11.6.12 by The Emory Wheel

INDEX

Emory Events Calendar, Page 2

Police Record, Page 2

Staff Editorial, Page 6

Emory Village, Page 9

Crossword Puzzle, Page 8

On Fire, Page 11

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Volume 94, Issue 18

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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HURRICANE SANDY

Seven Sandy Impacts University Students, Presidential Election Rapes ED Deadline Reported Extended Due To Storm Since Aug. By Morgan Manella Contributing Writer

Hurricane Sandy struck at a stressful time for high school seniors trying to meet the Nov. 1 deadline for early decision at many universities across the country. “Hurricane Sandy came at the wrong time,” said Lynbrook High School Senior Sean Kemp, who applied early decision to Emory University. “The hurricane messed up cell phone service, and I still don’t have Internet to check on my applications.” Because of the damaging effects of Sandy, Emory, along with other universities, such as Harvard, Yale, Duke and the University of Michigan, has decided to extend their deadline for early decision applicants. “People are distraught,” said William Segura, Emory Admission Advisor. Emory has extended their overall early decision deadline to Nov. 5, but pushed back the deadline to Nov. 15 for students in the Northeast. “We want to give the students affected by the hurricane ample time,” Segura said. Although high school senior Kemp said he completed his early decision application for Emory a few weeks ago, he was still waiting for his college counselor to send a few documents. “Emory’s extended deadline is pretty positive for me, because I possibly could not have gotten my application out in time,” Kemp said.

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Hurricane Sandy’s disastrous effects were felt at Emory as students lost contact with their families back home. Administration extended the early decision (ED) deadline as a result of the storm since many prospective students lost access to power.

Exploring Sandy’s Effects, CEPAR’s Response Storm Prevents By Dustin Slade Staff Writer It’s been six days since Hurricane Sandy swept through the Northeast region leaving millions of residents in the Mid-Atlantic states coping with the aftermath. With roughly 1,700 Emory students’ families affected by the storm, Emory’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) identified areas of safe refuge on campus in an effort to improve the Emory community’s preparedness. Eric Klaber, a College freshman, says his parents in Mamaroneck, N.Y. have been out of power since the hurricane struck the coast and will not receive power for at least another week. “My parents considered evacuating but chose not to because gasoline is currently being rationed off, and they don’t have enough gas to drive anywhere,” Klaber said. “They are stuck in the house without power. Luckily, the fireplace is working.”

With more than 18 percent of the Emory student body from the Mid-Atlantic region and 5 percent from New England, the aftermath of the hurricane has affected many students and their families both physically and emotionally. “It’s hard to be here in Atlanta where nothing has happened and hear about what my parents are going through,” Klaber said. “[My parents] literally cannot move. They are huddled by the living room fireplace hoping it doesn’t go out. It’s surreal.” Hurricane Sandy, the eighteenth named storm of the 2012 season, was the largest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. According to an Oct. 31 Wall Street Journal article, the aftermath of the storm is estimated to have caused

Some Students From Voting By Wendy Becker Staff Writer After months of campaigning, advertising, and debating, the 2012 election candidates have a new hurdle to overcome before Election Day, Hurricane Sandy. While the nation awaits election results on Tuesday, Political Science professors at Emory are watching for potential effects Hurricane Sandy could have on

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ACTIVISM

Initiative Sheds Light on ‘Why We Need Feminism’ By Karishma Mehrotra Asst. News Editor

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Novelist Salman Rushdie spoke to a packed audience in Glenn Memorial Auditorium on Sunday. He chronicled various anecdotes about his life under a death decree from the supreme leader of Islam.

Rushdie Describes Life in Hiding By Karishma Mehrotra Asst. News Editor Novelist and Emory University Distinguished Professor Salman Rushdie discussed the humor of a not-so-humorous topic: his life in hiding from an Islamic leader’s call for his death. The author has not only written 11 novels — including Midnight’s Children, Satanic Verses and Joseph Anton — but he also often

teaches and gives presentations on Emory campus. After he was named Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at Emory in 2006, Rushdie’s archive was placed in Emory’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL). The experience that this Booker Prize-winning author described in his speech is chronicled in his latest novel: the memoir Joseph Anton. “[This time] had this quality of simultaneously being funny and not

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funny,” Rushdie said about the humor he found in his situation during his lecture at Glenn Memorial on Sunday evening. “The comedy is not made up. It was actually there.” After he published his fourth book, The Satanic Verses, Rushdie learned that the supreme leader of Islam, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, declared the book sacrilegious against Islam and issued a fatwa — a

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College sophomore Lindsey Falkenberg is a self-proclaimed feminist. And she knows that immediately after she tells you that, you may assume that she is an “angry, manhating bra-burner,” as she said, or some other stigmatized stereotype. That is why Falkenberg, the president of Emory’s Feminists in Action (FIA), led the organization to join the “Why We Need Feminism” movement, which began at Duke University in April. The national college campaign is a collection of photos posted on various social platforms. The photos are of students holding up signs that answer that very question. But the campaign unexpectedly snowballed, Falkenberg said, from merely campus signs and Facebook posts, to an exhibition in the library. Since Friday, FIA’s photos have been on display at Emory’s Center for Interactive Teaching Gallery on level two of the Robert W. Woodruff Library next to Falkenberg’s short explanation of the campaign’s purpose. FIA first set up a Wonderful Wednesday booth on Sept. 17, asking passersby to create signs regarding

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why they support feminism. FIA took about 50 photos of participants holding signs and posted them on the FIA Facebook page in order to spread the word. The photos were posted on the national “Who Needs Feminism” Facebook page last week. In addition, in the beginning of October, Emory Libraries Exhibitions Manager Julie Delliquanti saw some of the photos re-posted on Director of the Center for Women Dona Yarbrough’s Facebook. Delliquanti enjoyed the pictures so much that she decided to present them in an exhibition — which will be on display in the library till Dec. 28. FIA Publicity Chair and College sophomore Cara Ortiz said she found the Wonderful Wednesday event successful and effective because of the dialogue it sparked between passersby and the organization’s members about the meaning of feminism. However, she said she would have liked to see more student participation. “I think everyone needs feminism for one reason or another, so in an ideal world, I would have everyone at Emory tell us why they need feminism,” Ortiz said. FIA member and College sopho-

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Seven instances of rape have been reported in September and October of this year. Three took place in residence halls at Clairmont Campus, two in fraternity houses on Eagle Row and one in Harris Hall. An act of aggravated sodomy took place at an unknown location on campus. All of the student victims were female, and most of the instances of rape occurred between August and October 2012, with the exception of one case that took place in spring 2011. According to Emory Police Department (EPD) Lieutenant Cheryl Elliott, the two incidents of rape in fraternity houses took place at Sigma Nu and Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi). In response to the allegations, the Sigma Nu fraternity wrote the following statement: “We at Sigma Nu take these allegations of rape very seriously. This is the first we have heard of this incident, and we plan to cooperate fully with the Emory Police Department and Emory University in their investigation. Our organization does not condone activities like this and intends to help the Emory Police Department ensure that our campus is safe for all members of the community.” In a statement to the Wheel, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity wrote: “We, Alpha Epsilon Pi, take this very seriously and are deeply disturbed by this allegation because we do not condone this behavior. We intend to cooperate fully with any investigation in order to get to the facts.” Goizueta Business School senior and Interfraternity Council President Victor Rudo wrote in an email to the Wheel: “The Emory Greek community is built around respect for others, and allegations of sexual assault in any form run contradictory to our core values. IFC and our member organizations will continue to work with SAPA, the Respect Program and others in preventing and responding to these incidents.” In addition, Dean of Students Bridget Guernsey Riordan said that “no person should ever feel unsafe or have any violence [inflicted] upon himself or herself on the Emory campus. We will do everything we can to investigate and will follow this up through the proper conduct and police channels.” Approximately one in four women and one in 33 men will experience sexual assault during their college career, according to Lauren Bernstein, coordinator of the Respect Program. “Sexual assault is an epidemic, but at Emory we do not believe this is inevitable,” Bernstein wrote in an email to the Wheel. “The Respect Program’s mission is to engage the Emory community to prevent sexual assault and relationship violence, and we envision a campus in which no student fears or experiences violence. As members of our community, we each have a role in ending sexual violence and supporting survivors.” Bernstein added that the fact that students are reporting these incidents does not necessarily mean there is an increase in the number of rapes on campus, but that more students are coming forward. The Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention is hosting an event called Rally and Speak Out on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. on the Quadrangle. If you have been affected by sex-

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

NEWS ROUNDUP National, Local and Higher Education News • Another storm is forecast to hit the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday and Thursday. Heavy rains and 55 mph winds will likely cause more flooding to the region already devastated by Hurricane Sandy. The storm will not be as severe as Sandy, but many coastal areas are more vulnerable because they no longer have dunes to protect them. Some places are considering evacuating again.

Girls Exposed” ad campaign without her consent. Twelve years ago, when Lindsey Bullard was 14 and on vacation in Panama City, a man asked her to expose her breasts in a nearby parking lot. The man later sold a video of her to the makers of “Girls Gone Wild” series, and the photo of her breasts was put on the cover of the DVD and used in TV commercials across the country.

• The five candidates on the ballot in Ohio other than President Obama and former Gov. Romney may affect the close presidential election. As little as one percent of votes cast in Ohio for a third candidate could affect the outcome of the election in the critical state. No Republican candidate has ever won the presidency without winning Ohio, and no candidate has won without Ohio since 1960.

• Police seized a three-foot long American alligator after a drug bust in Jessup, Md. They not only found the alligator, but also about 159 grams of marijuana worth about $3,180, other drug paraphernalia, $792 in cash and other unknown substances, which have been sent to a crime lab for analysis.

— Compiled by Multimedia Editor Elizabeth Howell

• A Cartersville woman is asking for compensation for the humiliation brought upon her by her photo being used in a “Girls Gone Wild, College

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This Week In Emory History

POLICE RECORD • EPD officers found a male and female student running through the sprinklers on McDonough Field on Nov. 2 at 1:08 a.m. Both students were unsteady on their feet and admitted to drinking alcohol at a party on Eagle Row. The male student was transported to Emory Hospital. • A female student had her Apple iPhone along with her backpack and other items stolen from the Schwartz Center Concert Hall on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The stolen items are valued at over $500. • On Nov. 3 a male visitor to the University had his wallet stolen from the mens’ locker room in the WoodPEC between 8:50 and 8:55 p.m. while he took a shower and left

his bag outside of his locker. On Nov. 4, the subject’s wallet was found on the third level of the Peavine Parking Deck. The wallet was missing numerous credit cards along with the subject’s license. • EPD officers got a call on Nov. 2 at 12:18 a.m. that students were joyriding in an Emory-owned golf cart. Officers spotted the golf cart near the Sigma Chi fraternity house at 6 Eagle Row. The golf cart was left in gear and was rolling down the driveway. Two students stopped the cart but were not the perpetrators. Officers returned the golf cart to behind the WoodPEC.

in the Clairmont Campus parking deck sometime on Nov. 2. The tools belonging to the subject’s company are valued at $5000.

— Compiled by News Co-Editor Nicholas Sommariva

February 7, 1985 The Emory Police Department responded to an incident of theft and public intoxication directly related to Halloween the previous the weekend. EPD received a complaint that two males were attempting to dig up a tree near the WoodPEC. When they arrived at the tree, they found it had been removed and followed a trail of leaves into the Pi Kappa Alpha house directly to a student’s room. The student said he had intended to use the tree as a costume for a Halloween party. EPD then told the student to return the tree to where he found it.

• A male visitor to the campus had his company vehicle broken into

EVENTS AT EMORY TUESDAY Event: Zhi-Ren Liu, PhD—“Pyruvate Kinase M2, a Multi-Talented Enzyme in Cancer Progression” Time: 12 p.m. Location: 5052 Rollins Research Center Event: Emory Farmers Market Time: 12 p.m. Location: Cox Hall Bridge Event: Safe Space Program Lunch and Learn-Film: Toilet Training Time: 12 p.m. Location: 332 Dobbs University Center Event: Art History Endowed Lecture: The Crown of Thorns—Mockery, Royalty, Piety Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Presentation Room, Oxford Road Building Event: Queer Students of Color Discussion Group Time: 6 p.m. Location: 517E Dobbs University Center Event: Brian Glikes, Graduate Organ Recital Time: 7 p.m. Location: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert

Hall Event: Tutankhamun Lecture Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum, Reception Hall Event: Opening the Space: Technique class Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

SATURDAY Event: Toastmasters@Emory Club Meeting Time: 8 a.m. Location: Old Dental Building Event: Storytime for all ages Time: 10 a.m. Location: Barnes & Noble at Emory University Event: Blood Pressure Screening Time: 11 a.m. Location: Grady Faculty Office Building (FOB), Grady Hospital Campus, Classroom 103 Event: Unity Month Kick-Off Time: 11 a.m. Location: Asbury Circle Event: Queer Women’s Discussion Group

Time: 5 p.m. Location: Center for Women, Cox Hall Event: Trans-Forming Gender Discussion Group Time: 5 p.m. Location: 232E Dobbs University Center, Office of LGBT Life

Auditorium Event: Legal Issues Surrounding Death and Incapacity: Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney Time: 12 p.m. Location: Dobbs University Center, Harland Cinema

Event: Emory Law Bar Swearing In Ceremony Time: 8 a.m. Location: Emory School of Law, Gambrell Hall / Tull Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Event: “Control of cholesterol homeostasis through ER-associated degradation” Time: 12:15 p.m. Location: Whitehead Building, Ground Floor Auditorium

Event: Alumnae and Women of Emory (AWE) Interest Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House

Event: India’s Foreign Policy Time: 1 p.m. Location: Goizueta Business School, Dolive Suite (Room 500)

Event: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall, Rm. 208, 301

SUNDAY Dowman Drive Event: (5th Annual Garland Perdue Lectureship) Carotid Stenosis: The Limits of the Endovascular Revolution Time: 7 a.m. Location: Emory University Hospital

Event: “Robert Langmuir African American Photograph Collection: Research, Educational and Outreach Opportunities” Time: 2 p.m. Location: Jones Room, Woodruff Library Level 3 Event: Master of Arts in Bioethics Open House Time: 5 p.m. Location: Center for Ethics Commons 102 Event: The Coffee Connection Time: 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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COLOR DASH

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embers of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority hosted the Color Dash 5k race this Sunday in order to raise money for Girls on the Run, a philanthropy that benefits elementary-age girls in the area. Students who ran in the race were doused with colored powder along the course.

PHILANTHROPY

Emory Cares Day Celebrates 10th Anniversary By Elizabeth Howell Multimedia Editor The 10th annual Emory Cares Day will take place this Saturday, Nov. 10. In honor of the 10th anniversary, Volunteer Emory is sponsoring a full week of service-related events. “Emory holds these values high on an ongoing basis,” Coordinator of Volunteer Emory Mark Torrez said. “But Emory Cares Day gives us a chance to put those values into action in a visible way and recommit ourselves to service.” The week kicks off on Tuesday and Wednesday with a blood drive in the WoodPEC supporting Hurricane Sandy victims. Volunteer Emory is also co-hosting Wonderful Wednesday with the Residence Hall Association and the Student Alumni Board, according to Tess Komarek, a co-director for Volunteer Emory who is responsible for service days.

Wonderful Wednesday this week will feature service-oriented activities, such as making cards for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta patients. On Thursday night, Volunteer Emory will host a showing of the movie “Happy,” which is a documentary featuring interviews from people all around the world about their searches for happiness. Following the movie there will be a discussion on the definition of happiness and the ways in which it relates to service. The week will culminate on Saturday with the largest Emory Cares Day to date, Torrez said. Fifteen-hundred volunteers will serve at 30 different project locations across Atlanta. Volunteer Emory and the Emory Alumni Association organize these events. More than 75 students will lead different projects with as many as 200 participants who have signed up

for the various projects, according to Komarek. Komarek said that Emory Cares Day provides a service opportunity for students who do not volunteer on a regular basis. Alumni will also serve at locations throughout the world, including Singapore and New York, she said. The Emory Alumni Association sponsors projects outside of Atlanta. Komarek described Emory Cares Day as Emory’s signature event because it takes place not only locally, but all over the world as well. The event is also important because it gives University alumni a chance to connect with other Emory graduates in their respective areas. Torrez said he also feels Emory Cares day is extremely important in order for the Emory community to reflect on the values of service and justice. — Contact Elizabeth Howell at ehowel5@emory.edu

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Students Express Surprise Regarding Rushdie’s Humor Continued from Page 1 death decree — upon him. For over nine years, Rushdie was forced underground. He abandoned his British home and hopped from safe house to safe house across the United Kingdom under constant British police protection. “I’ve done this strange thing that I never thought I would do,” Rushdie said in his calm, yet heavy, British accent. “I wrote an autobiography ... I acquired the curse of an interesting life.” In the outset of the speech, Rushdie discussed the process of choosing his new name, Joseph Anton, to conceal his identity. That process, however, was not easy. “Not only did I have to give up my name, I had to give up the ethnicity of my name,” he said. After Rushdie read the first several pages of the book to the audience at the beginning of the speech, he explained that these dire realities included a somewhat comedic element. The audience followed Rushdie through his journey’s numerous hilarious anecdotes. As he provided several punch lines to allow the audience to chuckle, he lightened the mood in the discussion of a heavy matter. At one point, he proceeded on a tangent about the “horrible” writing in the book Fifty Shades of Grey. “I don’t know how it could turn anyone on,” Rushdie said over the audience’s laughter. “Doesn’t the grammar get in the way? Now, what was I talking about?” But Rushdie was careful not to trivialize the grim nature of his life story as he highlighted the ways in which his life was a battle. It was a battle between love and hate, he said, where if love hadn’t triumphed he would not be able to speak at Emory at all. It was a battle between those who had a sense of humor and the humorless as he continued to see the comedic nuances in the events surrounding him. Lastly, it was a battle for freedom of speech which stems from a significant question. “The question we ask is, ‘who has power over the story?’” Rushdie said. “We are storytelling animals. We live in these narratives. The question is whether we have the right to change them or retell them or argue over them.”

Rushdie’s very simple answer is that anyone should be able to tell the stories in whatever way they like. As a free society, Rushdie says, we have the right to disagree about books. “If you don’t like [my book], you know, read another book,” Rushdie said. “This is why there are books in the bookstore by people other than myself.” After the hourlong address, Rushdie opened the floor to audience questions which ranged from his memories of Christopher Hitchens to the solutions for writer’s block. One of audience members asked Rushdie about his feelings after Joseph Anton was published. “Writing an autobiography is kind of like undressing in public,” Rushdie said. “Here I am. ‘Hi.’ ... You are worried about the degree to which you are exposed.” Rushdie said that after finishing the book, he was most relieved to not have to talk about the fatwa anymore. “Now, if people want to hear about it, I will throw a 600-page book at them,” Rushdie said. “Take that. That’s enough fatwa.” After that last line, the roaring audience raised together in a long, standing ovation. College freshman Amiel FieldsMeyer was most surprised by Rushdie’s comedic spin. “I didn’t expect for someone who tells such a lofty story to do it with such humor and ease,” Fields-Meyer said. “I think people see him as a heroic figure and it was clear that he really doesn’t want to be seen as that anymore. And this book is a mechanism of getting past that and putting it to rest.” Fields-Meyer said he saw a different side of Rushdie through his speech. “I think people see him not really on a human level because of the magnitude and the consequences of his situation,” Fields-Meyer said. “What he did is [he] made himself more human and brought himself to a level that can be understood by an average person and not by a British intellectual.” Lauren Ladov (‘11C) said she is most grateful for how involved Rushdie is with the Emory community. “It is a privilege to be in his presence and be able to find inspiration and influence from him on a semiregular basis,” Ladov said. — Contact Karishma Mehrotra kmehrot@emory.edu

Emory Sees Increase in ED Interest Continued from Page 1

There has been an increased interest nationwide in early decision among the nation’s most competitive universities, particularly at Emory. Last year, early decision applications increased more than 25 percent, which resulted in a larger portion of the Class of 2016 that entered Emory College through early decision than in previous application cycles. More than two in five freshmen were admitted through early decision.

Because early decision has become such a popular trend in the application process, Segura said that Emory does not think Hurricane Sandy will reduce application numbers. Emory is willing to make accommodations for students affected by severe power outages, damaged homes and the other challenges resulting from Hurricane Sandy. “It’s not fair for these affected students,” Segura said. “As a university, we need to be flexible and give everyone an equal opportunity.” —Contact Morgan Manella at morgan.manella@emory.edu

All Victims Were Women Continued from Page 1 ual assault, abuse in a relationship or stalking, you have support at Emory. Contact Lauren (LB) Bernstein in the Respect Program in the Office of Health Promotion at 404-727-1514 or Lauren.Bernstein@emory.edu to

schedule a confidential consultation.

—Contact Arianna Skibell at askibel@emory.edu Editor in Chief Evan Mah and News Co-Editor Nicholas Sommariva contributed reporting.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Areas on University’s Campus to Provide Refuge from Storms Continued from Page 1 upwards of $20 billion in damage to the Northeast region. Following the first hours of the storm’s aftermath, many Emory students had difficulty contacting family and friends due to the widespread blackouts and cell tower damage. Mark Leone, a College freshman, could not get in touch with his parents for more than 12 hours after the hurricane made landfall. “When I heard that both cell phone service and electricity went out in Lower Manhattan, I was concerned I would not be able to contact my parents,” Leone said. “Fortunately, they were able to contact me by leaving their neighborhood to get cell service.” As relief efforts began in the Northeast, most affected students have been able to establish contact with their parents. However, the effects of the hurricane have forced families to adapt until certain services can be restored. It is now common practice to bring phone chargers and even power strips to restaurants to charge electronics, according to Klaber.

Sandy Shuts Down Northeast Colleges Although some students at Emory were indirectly affected by the storm, dozens of colleges throughout the Mid-Atlantic were forced to shut down and cancel classes in response to the hurricane. Several media sources have estimated that more than 1.2 million college students were directly affected by the storm. The University of Virginia, New York University, Penn State, Georgetown, Maryland, Boston,

Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania along with many other Northeastern universities canceled classes in response to the hurricane. Schools in the Northeast have not taken decisions to close down lightly. Harvard University canceled classes for the first time in 34 years. The Harvard Crimson discussed how the school has been very reluctant in the past to close down. In 1977 the former Dean of Students at Harvard, Archie C. Epps III, said that, “Harvard University will close only for an act of God, such as the end of the world.” The last weather-related incident that canceled classes at Harvard was the historic blizzard of 1978. The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) sent an email to students advising them to close their windows and remain indoors during the hurricane according to Chad Klitzman, a College freshman at Penn. Klitzman left Penn prior to Sandy’s landfall to join his family in Manhattan during the storm. “Many students on campus had never been through a hurricane before,” Klitzman said. “It came as a bit of a shock. Many students were very worried. The school even set up a counseling area for students who were distressed by the storm.” Following the hurricane, many colleges — including Penn — have resumed normal operations and begun classes again.

Emory’s Hurricane Preparedness The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response (CEPAR) coordinates responses to catastrophic events that face the Emory community, including hurricanes. CEPAR has recently begun a

campaign to advise members of the Emory community as to where they can seek safe refuge on campus in the event of dangerous weather. In a push to improve campus preparedness, CEPAR coordinated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine the architectural guidelines that define a safe weather refuge. The office then identified areas on campus that followed the aforementioned guidelines that could be labeled as areas of safe refuge.

“We will take whatever action as needed to take care of the Emory community.” — Samuel Shartar, senior administrator for CEPAR

“We received feedback from a lot of folks that they really didn’t know where to go [in an emergency],” said Samuel Shartar, senior administrator for CEPAR. “They understood the concepts of going to the lowest floor and staying away from windows — but they didn’t know where the best location would be.” In response to the confusion, a total of 275 signs will be posted around Emory’s main campus as well as the Oxford and Grady campuses to identify safe refuge rooms or hallways. The rooms will also be highlighted on the building evacuation plan diagrams. Signs have already been posted on Emory’s Cliff Shuttles to inform the community about the new severe

weather refuge signs. Shartar explained that the new signs will better protect the Emory community in a dangerous weather event. When severe weather arises, CEPAR continuously monitors the dangerous weather by coordinating with both the National Weather Service and Telvent DTN, a private weather monitoring firm, to allow CEPAR to monitor weather 24 hours a day if needed, according to Shartar. “With [Hurricane Sandy] we were monitoring this storm as it was coming through, obviously it became apparent that there was no threat to Georgia or Emory but had it been a threat we would have continued to monitor it,” said Sharter. “This far inland, we don’t have the same risk you would typically see in a coastal region. What we would potentially face is heavy rain and urban flash flooding, dangerous winds or tornados that are spawned from the storm.” Shartar said that when CEPAR is continually monitoring activity that can be potentially threatening to Emory, if necessary, the office can quickly advise the community to seek shelter through the Emory emergency notification system. The system would advise students and faculty to seek shelter immediately. For example, on average, CEPAR issues 2-3 tornado warnings through the notification system to the Emory community every year. “We plan for all hazards,” said Shartar. “We will take whatever action as needed to take care of the Emory community.” For more information regarding what to do in an emergency at Emory visit: emergency.emory.edu

— Contact Dustin Slade at dpslade@emory.edu

Library Display Aims to Clarify Profs. Predict Hurricane Feminism, According to FIA Will Not Affect Election with men who are supporters of feminism. more Camille Barton helped run the Falkenberg said she needed to give Wonderful Wednesday booth. male students more prompting than She described the event as an she did for female students to get enjoyable and open way to have con- them to participate. versations with strangers about the But once she related feminism importance of feminism. to the males’ sisters or nieces, they “People are still talking about it were more inclined to make a sign, and asking me questions about it, and she said. now that it’s being displayed in the College junior Adam Braun is an library — which will become more exception to that observation. of a hot spot as finals approach — it He said he has thought about will get even more attention,” Barton why he needs feminism for months, wrote in an email to the Wheel. maybe years, before he created a sign For Falkenberg, understanding at the Wonderful Wednesday event. these feminist themes requires lookEven though Braun said he does ing at more than just the signs. not think the event or gallery will “I want to ... get people to think make an impact on the whole Emory beyond what’s written on the signs community, he said he enjoyed the and think about why it needs to be event’s “calm yet poignant” style written there, why we need to think because it did not pressure people to about it, and what we need to do to show their beliefs. make that true,” Falkenberg said. “It could be the starting point of Falkenberg said she doesn’t think a growing feminist sentiment, but anyone would disagree with the Emory needs big spectacles, with lots words written on the signs. of interaction for it really to impact But, for her, the the community,” signs are meant to Braun wrote to the signal something “I’m committed to keep- Wheel. Ortiz said she more than that. “The key link is ing this momentum and sees that this stigma to [understand] that channeling the energy stems from a misthere are social, surrounding the proj- conception of what feminism actually political and ecoect into the rest of our advocates for, which nomic power strucwork.” is simply equality tures in place that for women. can keep that from College junior happening and we — Lindsay Falkenberg, Michael Goldberg, need to change Feminists in Action president who participated in them,” Falkenberg the event and was wrote in an email. “I’m committed to keeping this posted on the national “Who Needs momentum and channeling the ener- Feminism?” website page, said he gy surrounding the project into the definitely sees a stigma associated with male supporters of feminism. rest of our work.” “As a guy, it’s tough to understand Although Falkenberg tries to fulfill her duty in her everyday life, she something when you haven’t gone acknowledged that the movement of through it, per se,” Goldberg wrote feminism and her project can be the in an email. “I will be honest. I still don’t completely understand the fem“butt of jokes.” But, according to her, people inist movement, but I am definitely should be confident and respond to learning from those that are passionsuch comments while the discussion ate and a part of the movement.” That is the very essence of is open. For Falkenberg, the fact that some Falkenberg’s goal: to keep the of the signs were torn down, ripped momentum going. Overall, though, Falkenberg or written on with “snide” comments gives her more reason to continue received overwhelmingly more support than backlash as she saw a flood her fight. “These negative responses are of appreciation over social media, just as important to examine as the she said. “Social media now has changed positive ones are to appreciate,” Falkenberg wrote in the exhibition’s these conversations because it can summary. “They are a manifestation reach a broader audience so quickly,” of the discomfort, defensiveness, and Falkenberg said. “It’s powerful to see that no one is alone in this.” hostility our beliefs can evoke.” FIA is in the process of creatFalkenberg also said she saw that some participants were uncomfort- ing their next annual event “Vagina able with being presented in the Monologues,” an annual producexhibit. Her advice is to simply stop tion about sexual violence inflicted against women. apologizing. “I really don’t want this to be an “If you don’t support it in that moment, you are just going backwards end in and of itself,” Falkenberg said. and perpetuating it,” Falkenberg “I think it should be something that said. “I welcome the opportunity to keeps [us] moving forward and keep the dialogue going.” respond to that.” — Contact Karishma Mehrotra Many students said there is an kmehrot@emory.edu especially strong stigma associated

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Continued from Page 1 voting. According to a press release by Emory University on Oct. 30, the storm has already caused problems for presidential candidates. Both President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney have canceled campaign events. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the United States on Oct. 28, has caused a path of destruction and havoc, leading to the need to rebuild the East coast. The death toll has been climbed over 110 people, according to a Nov. 3 Los Angeles Times. Many families remain without power, and gas shortages have become abundant. Andra Gillespie, an associate professor in political science, said in the press release, that while the destruction is taking its toll, it will not change the election. Tuesday’s vote must occur, no matter the circumstance, by law. “If there are massive power outages, given the circumstances, states will do everything they can to make sure that polling sites get their power restored first,” Gillespie said in the press release. “I could see some early voting sites converting to massive election day polling places to consolidate polling locations. This will no doubt inconvenience voters and drive down turnout, but I don’t see what else could be done in such a scenario.” Other political science professors have looked into the hurricane’s possible consequences for the election. Alan Abramowitz, an Alben W Barkley Professor, specializes in elections, public opinion, and voting behavior and uses a statistical procedure called regression analysis to predict election results since World War II. Abramowitz agrees with Gillespie that the hurricane may be an inconvenience for voters; however, he said the long-term results will not change. “We really don’t know yet. We don’t know things like how much difficulty people in the affected areas are going to have voting, how many precincts are going to have power,” Abramowitz said. “Hopefully people will still be able to vote. It may be more inconvenient, but it probably won’t affect the outcome of the election. First of all, the number of people who will be affected is going to be a very small percentage of the entire electorate, but also the two states that are most impacted are New Jersey and New York, and they’re both very strongly democratic states.” While the idea Hurricane Sandy may not have a large impact on the ability of citizens to vote may seem reassuring, some students disagree with Abramowitz. Many students at Emory found voting this year to be more stressful because of Sandy. College Sophomore Anna Milgramm said she has felt extremely frustrated throughout her voting process. Milgramm, who is originally

from Hewlett, N.Y., was unable to get in touch with her districts election office, which was closed throughout the storms aftermath. “I was really worried,” said Milgramm. “My absentee ballot did not arrive in the mail long after I ordered it. I called my county’s board of elections to make sure they received my request, but they closed due to the hurricane.” Some states have changed voting requirements for early voting and absentee ballots. For example, New York has extended its acceptance for absentee ballots from seven days to 13 days after Election Day. While this decision may help alleviate some of the pressure Hurricane Sandy has caused, Abramowitz said that he does not feel it will change any outcomes. He feels that New York is one of the strongest democratic states. While he said that 40 years ago it was a swing state, this year just as in the past elections, polls show Obama leading Romney by a very large margin in New York. According to Abramowitz, the only influence Sandy could have on New York voters are in terms of more local races, or congressional elections, and the overall sentiment toward President Obama. “I think the storm has actually in some ways been an opportunity for the president to act in a way that’s a very unifying way to show him responding to a crisis,” Abramowitz said. “That could actually help him particularly with the praise that he receives from the governor of New Jersey who is a prominent Republican, so that could be a plus.” Gillespie also said that the way officials handled the hurricane could hurt or help President Obama at the polls. She said in the press release, that if he “botches the handling of this disaster, it will also cost him at the polls.” Despite the way the Obama administration handles the reconstruction of the coast, Abramowitz feels that, in reality, we are too close to Election Day for it to help or hurt the campaigning. He also feels that very few people hit by the storm remain undecided. The overall sentiment for the election according to both Abramowitz and Gillespie is that the ultimate winner will not change. There is also a hope that Hurricane Sandy’s affect on voters on a more individualistic level is minimal. “We just have to hope that it doesn’t affect the ability of people to vote. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens, next Tuesday,” Abramowitz said. “The power is coming back on gradually but undoubtedly there are still going to be some areas that don’t have power and where transportation may be difficult. So there is always the potential that some people could be affected by that and we’ll just hope that it is a few as possible.”

— Contact Wendy Becker at wrbecke@emory.edu

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Editorials Co-Editors: Shahdabul Faraz (sfaraz@emory.edu) and Nicholas Bradley (nbradle@emory.edu)

Our Opinion

New Class Slots Raise Questions

Jenna Mittman

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Jenna Mittman is a member of the Class of 2013. Her cartoons have become a staple of The Emory Wheel.

Before making changes, more information needed Emory College will be implementing changes in class time-slots starting fall 2013. Departments at Emory have been asking for class time changes because they believe students need more flexibility in scheduling. The changes include 50-minute classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Additionally, 75-minute classes will meet on Monday-Wednesday and also on Tuesday-Thursday. These changes will parallel the changes made in the credit-hour requirements. We at the Wheel wonder what is wrong with the current class times and find a few intuitive issues with the new scheduling. There is a lack of information in terms of what flaws are inherent in the current scheduling. The current schedule is consistent in its class times, making it easier for students to schedule meetings and partake in a concrete routine. Furthermore, there is the possibility for schedule conflicts. Those would include essential classes, such as major requirements and general education requirements, being at the same time. In addition, we are concerned that students will have to opt out of taking certain classes because the tail ends of the longer classes will overlap with the start of others. There is also the potentiality for a lack of student community under the new system. The current schedule has mutual passing periods, making it easier for students to meet each other for lunch or other student activities. Even these small activities build a sense of community in Emory, something the University prides itself on. We don’t know enough about the implications of the new system to fully condemn it. We are looking for more information because we are uncertain about the functionality of such changes. A trial semester would allow us to see how the changes would work. We feel it might be helpful for the administration to make a website, similar to the tobacco-free website, that describes all of the new changes. A website would give faculty and students an opportunity to give feedback before the changes go into affect. However, we do find it admirable that the administration is introducing several changes at the same time. This is a better alternative than either not changing anything and disregarding student and departmental concerns or changing something every semester. The above staff editorial represents the majority opinion of the Wheel’s Editorial Board.

Editorial Roundup College editorials from across the country The Michigan Daily University of Michigan Friday, November 2, 2012 In the following piece titled “From the Daily: Re-elect Obama,” The Michigan Daily editorial staff endorse Barack Obama for the American Presidency. The outline their reasons below. In 2008 The Michigan Daily endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama for president of the United States. His platform was inspiring — his rhetoric, extraordinary. Young people here at the University of Michigan and across the country participated in the campaign and election at historic levels. Many volunteered for Obama’s effort with hopes of “change” — a scope that excitingly included addressing climate change, civil rights, immigration and health care overhaul. Four years later, much of the rhetoric hasn’t reflected policy or sweeping change. Politicians, presidents included, can only change the country so much — Obama has faced a historic recession, a deadlocked Congress and an ever-changing world. Obama, however, has done a remarkable job considering the gridlock and barriers he has faced thus far (...) Obama also promotes a variety of sound social policies. The politically convenient manner in which Obama endorsed same-sex marriage doesn’t change the fact that he is the first sitting president to do so. Obama extended benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees, granting the same rights that all employees and their families enjoy. He has also appointed the greatest number of openly gay officials in U.S. history. He also signed off on the end to the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy so those serving our country can do so with full integrity. Though Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is using the current state of the economy as a selling point for his campaign, Obama has handled the economy quite remarkably. With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — a $787-billion stimulus package — Obama created between 1.4 million and 3.3 million jobs. He also established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among other consumer protections in the wake of Wall Street’s collapse as part of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Students, especially those in college, have also benefitted greatly from Obama’s policies in spite of the economic downturn. In May, Congress successfully kept the student loan

interest rate subsidy at 3.4 percent with the president’s support. Perhaps Obama’s biggest achievement is the Affordable Care Act, a milestone that was decades in the making. By 2022, 33 million previously uninsured Americans will have health coverage, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Children can also now stay on their parents’ plans until age 26, and the act makes sure those with pre-existing conditions can’t be denied health coverage. It most likely won’t come as a surprise that The Michigan Daily endorses Obama for president — his administration has been successful against great odds. Romney, on the other hand, has campaigned on a constantly shifting platform. His policies and past beliefs have ranged from Tea Party conservatism to almost liberal progressivism — his Massachusetts health care policy became the model for Obama’s health care reforms. His lack of consistency begs the question: which incarnation would a President Romney govern as? Romney also seems to be out of touch with certain issues, particularly those affecting students. During a visit to Otterbein University on April 27, Romney said to students, “Take a risk. Get the education. Borrow money, if you have to, from your parents.” This cavalier attitude isn’t the right way to pursue higher education policy, and this may be indicative of Romney’s ignorance of the financial state of many American families. However, our endorsement of Obama can’t be as enthusiastic as it was four years ago. Obama’s progressive rhetoric hardly matches his centrist policies. While it’s important for Obama to work across the aisle, he should also be more assertive in his beliefs — a president has to play politics, too. Obama has the ability to lead this nation through the challenging and confusing era we’re in — and with another four years we believe he can do so. Romney’s platform represents backward social policy and dispassionate economic policies. Students across the country campaigned for Obama in 2008 for a good reason. He’s pragmatic and has done his best to help struggling students. A president must lead the country — through words and actions — into a future that improves the quality of life for Americans and for the rest of the world. Vote for President Barack Obama to keep us on this path.

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DAVID GIFFIN

Election Day Will Not Be the End

Katrina Worsham| Staff

Scrutiny May Cause Uncertainty in Election It’s time for the election. I hope that by now, everyone has made their decisions and will cast their vote before the polls close this afternoon. No doubt most people will be busy following the election updates on the news tonight, talking political strategy in real time as the tallies are made and the various news networks determine who they believe won each state. In reality, the election won’t truly be decided until each state signs off on their vote totals, and the delegates to the Electoral College are in turn sent to Washington, D.C. to cast their votes. However, two interesting complications this year could make the voting process even more tortured than usual. The first case is that of voting irregularities, either as a result of voter fraud or voting machine failure. Some unsettling discoveries from North Carolina, Kansas and Ohio, where electronic voting machines at several early voting locations have been found that switched votes from Mitt Romney to Barack Obama. Election officials have argued that these cases were the result of calibration problems with the touch screens, and poll workers were able to step in and correct the issue after several attempts, but some still express concerns that these issues could persist. Other states have seen instances of questionable tactics. Billboards put up in some areas of Ohio and Wisconsin have reminded people that voter fraud is a felony offense. Some areas of Pennsylvania featured Spanishspeaking billboards reminding voters to bring their ID to the polls — even though Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law doesn’t take effect until the next election. According to ABC News, investigators in Iowa have spoken to Democrat Party officials regarding several irregularities with absentee voting. Absentee ballots have been mailed to

voters who did not request them, and investigations have revealed that requests for those ballots were made with forged signatures. In another unrelated case, a Democrat campaign staffer apparently convinced an elderly Iowan woman she could sign her son’s name on an absentee ballot application. It’s interesting to note that Ohio and Iowa are among the states affected by voting irregularities. Recent polls have shown an uptick in Romney’s support in battleground states and in other states pundits had thought to be more securely left-leaning. This has made Ohio and Iowa a pair of “must-have” swing states for both campaigns.

‘America could also face serious international election scrutiny.’ As Democrat pollster Margie Omero recently said, “Without Iowa and Ohio, Romney’s path to victory is incredibly narrow.” Conversely, if Romney does secure Ohio and Iowa, President Obama will have to perform much better in other states to compensate. As Ohio is one of the growing number of states that have at least partially implemented Digital Recorded Entry (DRE) voting machines, this means that votes in Ohio will be scrutinized that much more carefully. Though Ohio does use a paper back-up to reinforce their votes, machine failures could still be responsible for long delays at polling places or other major problems. The second new issue has to do with poll monitoring. Since 2002, poll observ-

ers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe have been invited to polling sites around the United States to observe American electoral processes. However, this year these observers have been greatly politicized. Largely in response to concerns raised by left-leaning groups that conservatives have been attempting to suppress minority votes, groups like the American Civil Liberties Union have specifically asked that these OSCE observers monitor for instances of voter suppression in Republican-controlled states. Already, Texas and Iowa have threatened legal action against any international monitors who attempt to enter a polling location. Though the State Department issued a statement expressing they will respect the presence of observers, the Constitution’s position on this issue is still largely unclear. Other domestic organizations such as True the Vote and The Advancement Project announced their own plans to mobilize large numbers of election volunteers and poll watchers. What does this all mean? In essence, this election will be one of the most heavily monitored and scrutinized in our recent history. While the majority of states will likely see few or no problems, battleground states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Wisconsin will likely see dozens of legal challenges. For the first time, America could also face serious international election scrutiny. This could potentially drag out final vote counts for months, and the final outcome of the election will be far from certain. We’d best be patient, because in all likelihood, election day will not be the end of this campaign.

David Giffin is a second year Masters in Theological Studies student at Candler School of Theology from Charleston, Ill.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

WILLIAM HUPP

ADITYA MEHTA

An Open Letter from An Early Spanish/Portuguese Students Using Tech. Letter to Responding to and Rejecting the Dept. Cuts to Fight President Malaria Obama Dear Mr. President, Let me begin by congratulating you on your impending reelection. It was a long, tough race, but you came through victorious. Four years ago, I wrote you as a sophomore in high school. You probably never read my letter, but therein I implored you to lead the country as a person, not a politician. Today, I must admit that I am disappointed. Your supporters may cite what you’ve done so far — indeed, some even made a website about it. You repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. You ended the war in Iraq. You reformed healthcare as we know it. You championed women’s rights. Mr. President, these are all good things. The problem is that they are not good enough: You played politics when you could have really changed things. Indeed, for your first two years in office, you had a Democratic majority in Congress. However, it took you more than three years of your presidency to come out in favor of gay marriage; there are still troops stationed in Iraq; your health care act did not go far enough; and women in your own administration are still paid less than men on average.

‘There is no excuse to pander to the regressive politics that some may espouse.’ Furthermore, Guantanamo Bay is still open, despite your promise to close it upon entering office. Civilians are still being killed by drone strikes throughout the Middle East. At least one of those killed was an American child. American citizens may be indefinitely detained without knowing why, on the pretext of terrorist activity. You maintain a warlike posture toward Iran’s nuclear program regardless of the facts indicating it is for civilian purposes. You have provided almost no leadership on climate change. The country is as divided as ever. Right now there are droves of people lining up to vote for your opponent simply because they don’t believe you are doing what is best for the nation. This only represents a lack of leadership; hardly anyone can disagree with policies of equal rights, peace and health care for all who need it. However, you have been unable to convince almost half of the population that you have what it takes to right the course of the United States. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about popular opinion from now on. You are entering the final four years of your political career. After that, you will never have to run in an election ever again. There is no excuse, Mr. President, to play politics. There is no excuse to do what is popular over what is right. There is no excuse to pander to the regressive politics that some may espouse. I am not ashamed to say I voted for a more progressive candidate than you in this election. However, at least half of the country did put their faith in you to do what is good for all people. We have made our choice, Mr. President: We still have hope, and we still want change. There is no excuse, Mr. President, to fail us now.

William Hupp is a College sophomore from Little Rock, Ark.

To All of Emory’s faculty, staff and students: It has been a little over a month since we, the graduate students of Emory’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese, learned of the suspension of admissions to our graduate program, as well as to Economics and the Institute of Liberal Arts, and the closing of the Departments of Visual Arts, Educational Studies and Physical Education. This news took us aback and produced a wave of shock, concern and hurt throughout the Emory community. After participating in various meetings and discussions and gathering information about the official reasoning for the cuts, we have written this open letter in order to, first, voice our concern for the future of the humanities at Emory University. Secondly, we wish to express our bewilderment regarding the reasoning given by the administration for the suspension of admissions to our graduate program. Thirdly, we want to express our genuine solidarity with the other departments that have been affected by the recent cuts made by the administration. In the letter distributed to the Emory College on Sept. 14, Dean Forman explained that these decisions were motivated by an effort to “increase our investment in our current areas of scholarly and educational distinction,” which he specified as programs that “are essential for a twenty-first century liberal arts education.” He characterized these areas and programs as contributing to “the study of health, quantitative theory and methods, and questions of how communities struggle with difference.” Shortly after the announcement, President Wagner informed the Emory News Center that Dean Forman’s decision affirmed the College’s commitment to “canonical disciplines within the humanities — including English, history, philosophy and religion — along with the full range of social and natural sciences.” Given the makeup of the national and local community in which we are located and engaged, the graduate students of our department find it offensive and profoundly misinformed to suggest that our work is not “essential” or “canonical” and that it does not contribute to “questions of how communities struggle with difference.” In response to these statements, we would like to point out that Latinos are now the largest minority population in the United States as well as the largest immigrant group in Atlanta. The 2010 United States Census states that Latinos make up over 10 percent of the population in Atlanta, meaning they are the second largest minority, as well as the largest and fastest-growing immigrant group in the metro area, jumping from 6.5 percent in 2000 to 10.4 percent in 2010. Dean Forman’s comments suggest that Emory’s liberal arts education is moving not towards a 21st century understanding of questions of difference or of what is considered essential, but rather towards an ethnocentric and limited view that has long been left behind in higher education. Moreover, recently in a meeting with Emory College faculty, Dean Forman explained that the cuts were based on a rubric that evaluated scholarly distinction, the role of the program in connection with undergraduate education in general, interdependence with other programs, contribution to the university at large, and contribution to the strategic plan of the College. We question the sincerity of this reasoning given that the contributions of our cohort of 13 graduate students exceeds any rea-

sonable expectations of scholarly distinction or involvement with undergraduate students, other programs or the university at large. It appears that the administration of Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences and Laney Graduate School is uninformed about the extent of Spanish graduate students’ contribution to Emory’s scholarly distinction and undergraduate education. Thus, with this letter, we are seeking to correct this misconception and, in so doing, call into question whether these decisions were made based on any substantive inquiry or solid factual information. In regards to Spanish graduate students’ contribution to Emory’s scholarly distinction, we note that in the last three years, among our small cohort of 13 Spanish graduate students, we have published seven articles in peer-reviewed journals and currently have six articles under review, meaning that nearly every student has at least one publication or one article under review. Every graduate student in our department presents his/her work at an average of two professional and international conferences per year, such as LASA, MLA, CSA and ACLA, and in the last two years, our graduate students have organized and presided over six panels at said conferences. Moreover, we have a 100 percent job placement rate in primarily tenure-track positions, and each year one to two students is awarded a dissertation completion fellowship. Based on this data, we question how a lack of “scholarly distinction” could have been a contributing factor to a suspension of admissions to our program. Regarding our role in undergraduate education in general, we contend that during the course of our PhD studies at Emory, a graduate student in the Spanish department is responsible for teaching, on average, a total of eight undergraduate courses. In one year, our small cohort of graduate students will teach around 300 undergraduate students on Emory’s campus. While the courses we teach include two lower-level language courses, most are upperlevel courses on Hispanic literature and cultural studies, and this year alone, graduate students will design and teach four undergraduate senior seminars. While this teaching load is much more than is expected of graduate students from other departments, our involvement does not stop there. Spanish graduate students have leadership roles in study abroad programs that take approximately 65 Emory undergraduate students to Spain and Argentina each year. Additionally, through the Center for Community Partnerships, our graduate students are actively creating opportunities for community engagement for undergraduate students, such as tutoring and interpretation in local schools with majority Spanish-speaking populations. The profound impact of graduate student instructors on the undergraduate population is reflected not only in our course evaluations, but also in the decision of 81 current undergraduates to major in Spanish. In addition to Spanish graduate students’ impact on undergraduate education, we are integrally involved with other departments and consistently use our research to serve the wider Emory community. For instance, we are planning, along with graduate students from the History Department and Georgia State University, an interdisciplinary conference for Spring 2013, we host a film festival every year that is open to the public, and we have been involved in reading groups in Memory Studies, Latin

The suspension of the Spanish and Portuguese graduate program is unjust.

American Studies and Caribbean Studies. In the last four years, our graduate students have independently organized visits by seven different well-known historians, cultural studies scholars and literary authors, which have all garnered interest and funding by multiple departments on campus and have been open to the public. The overwhelming contribution of our graduate students to Emory’s scholarly distinction, to its undergraduate education and to the community at large is clearly evident. However, not only were admissions to our program unjustly suspended, but our university’s administration made statements to the Emory, Atlanta and academic communities at large that devalued our vital role at the university and our scholarly reputation. In challenging the reasoning behind the suspension to admissions of our program, we also question whether decisions affecting other departments were made based on any substantive evidence or data. We maintain our commitment to the university and to working closely with our faculty to ensure that our graduate program is reinstated in the near future. We express our most sincere concern and support for the graduate students, faculty, staff and undergraduate students throughout the Emory community that are negatively affected by these seemingly rash and uninformed decisions. Thank you for reading, and thank you for the many kinds words of solidarity and support that we have received from many on Emory’s campus. Sincerely, Graduate Students (and recent alumni) of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Brittanny Anderson-Cain Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Margaret Boyle Bowdoin College Nanci Buiza Sergio Damián-Salazar Ryan Davis Illinois State University Ángel Díaz Ana María Díaz-Burgos Miami University Matthew Edwards University of Missouri, Kansas City Gabriel Eljaiek-Rodríguez Lawrence University Fernando Esquivel-Suárez Pontificia Universiad Javeriana Omar Granados University of Wisconsin La Crosse Sergio Gutiérrez-Negrón Gloria Maité Hernández West Chester University Michelle Hulme-Lippert Davidson College José Arnaldo Larrauri Morehouse College Anne Garland Mahler University of Pittsburgh Sandra Navarro University of Alberta Vanessa Nelsen University of Kentucky Margarita Pintado-Burgos Ouachita Baptist University Stephanie Pridgeon University of Virginia Erin Roark Smith College María del Mar Rosa-Rodríguez Carnegie Mellon University Janike Ruginis Tulane University Anastasia Valecce Spelman College

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In public health circles, few diseases have been discussed as widely as malaria. Philanthropists such as Melinda and Bill Gates have also given millions of dollars for research to create a vaccine to eliminate malaria and save the thousands of individuals that die from this debilitating disease each year. While we are nowhere close to the invention of a vaccination for malaria, there are numerous interventions that help in combating the increasingly prevalent drug-resistant parasites. One such intervention is the use of eHealth or using smartphones to record vital data on patients and the progress of their treatment. Thailand, a country that has witnessed numerous malaria epidemics over the last century, has adopted this technology on a large scale. One of the reasons that Thailand has been quick to adopt this technology was the malaria parasite’s resistance to artemisinin, one of the most effective drugs to treat malaria. The parasite’s resistance to artemisinin would have had potentially devastating consequences for the population considering that the number of Malaria cases increase significantly during the rainy season. Other than Thailand, neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar were also at great risk. In fact, Thailand and Cambodia launched a joint monitoring, prevention and treatment project in seven provinces along their shared borders. The eHealth project was launched in 2008, a time when health care workers were still recording patient data manually. Data collection and analysis was becoming increasingly arduous because of the large volume of data involved. Since the time workers began using electronic means to help them with the data, a malaria-information system (e-MIS) has been uploaded on their devices, which gives them access to patient information, the status of their treatment and malaria patterns in other areas in the country. World Health Organization personnel in Thailand have reacted positively to the use of this technology because it allowed workers to obtain the most updated versions of data and contributed significantly to controlling the artemisininresistance parasite. The success of eHealth has led to an expansion in its use to 44 provinces in Thailand. Health care workers are extremely pleased about this intervention because it helps them obtain information instantly, analyze trends and act quickly. Malaria is a widely prevalent disease that afflicts millions of people all over the world. The use of eHealth in countries in Africa and Asia, where malaria is endemic, would benefit public health workers greatly and reduce largely preventable deaths that run into hundreds of thousands each year.

Aditya Mehta is a College junior from Mumbai, India joint majoring in Sociology-Religion.

If the Republicans Win, Predictions for Team Romney Let’s Take A Look At What Romney’s America Will Look Like? BRETT LICHTENBERG In less than 24 hours, Mitt Romney will either be announced as the future 45th president of the United States, or Barack Obama will clutch his fist and make a toast to four more years. With America on its toes as to who will end up winning, everyone seems to raise the same question: What will a Romney White House look like? There have been many articles as to whether or not Romney will take his oath on the Book of Mormon, whether or not there’ll be alcohol served at the Inaugural Ball and whether or not Barack’s basketball court will stay. That’s all fun and exciting, but let’s talk about predictions that may have a bigger effect on the country: the Romney Team. I guess the first person I thought was a shoe-in for a cabinet seat was NJ Gov. Chris Christie ... well not anymore, although I’d like to see him run for office, perhaps in 2016. Now, former Utah governor Mike Leavitt is currently the front-runner for the shoe-in spot.

He has been in charge of Romney’s transition team in D.C. Leavitt’s unquestionable leadership and pristine reputation will probably earn him the spot of Chief of Staff. With Hillary Clinton’s public announcement that she will likely not remain as

Secretary of State if Obama wins, many pressures have been pushed onto Romney as for his possible selection. Robert Zoellick, former Deputy Secretary of State under GWB, former managing director of Goldman Sachs and president of the World Bank, fits the position

perfectly. Although some may argue that he is perhaps too moderate for the job, I say Bob should go for it. There’s also been a lot of chatter saying that current CIA director, David Petraeus is destined for Secretary of Defense….eh. Sure, Patraeus is a Republican on the record, but he was hired by Obama- I can’t see Romney and him getting along too well, so I’m going to take a safer pick- John Lehman. Lehman’s the former secretary of the Navy under Reagan and a leading figure at the Center for Security Policy, not to mention one of Romney’s key advisors on defense already. Sure he may be called a “neoconservative’s neocon” by Fox (the highest honor), but I think Mitt may need some true right winged folks on his side. Finally, a rather important decision: Secretary of Treasury. Dean of Columbia Business School and world-renowned economist, Glen Hubbard definitely has a chance at either securing the spot or as a conciliation prize, perhaps Fed. Reserve Chairman. He’s really only got two things going against him: 1) some may be turned off considering his involvement in the George W.

Bush administration, as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, or 2) his academic background may be too scholarly heavy and less business-experience- filled like the Romney Team may want to see. In an effort to not take up this entire page, I’ll keep my other predictions short. Tim Pawlenty as Secretary of Education, Jack Gerard as Secretary of Energy, Harvard professor Greg Manikw will take over Bernanke’s spot, and if Christie’s out of the running for Attorney General- I give my vote to Bob McDonnell of Virginia.

Romney Team will implement grand changes. I will have my fingers crossed tonight, although my intuition tells me it’s going to be neck and neck for the popular vote, with the V for Obama on the electoral side. It’s going to be an interesting 24 hours…

Brett Lichtenberg is a College freshman from Hewlett, N.Y.

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Arts&Entertainment Tuesday, November ,  A&E Editor: Annelise Alexander (annelise.alexander@emory.edu)

PLAY REVIEW

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

AdHoc ‘Awakens’ Feelings Of Identity By William Hupp Staff Writer Rape, illegal abortion, the “sin” of homosexuality, teenage suicide and abusive parents are subjects with which we are all unfortunately familiar these days. For some, these words are mere abstractions. Yet for others, these subjects represent real problems, be they physical or political. As pertinent as they are today, these are issues which have been around for ages. More than a century ago, German playwright Frank Wedekind covered these topics in his play “Spring Awakening.” The 1891 play was banned in Germany because it was seen as too brazen in the way it approached such difficult subjects. 115 years later, writer Steven Sater — a jack-of-all-trades who has authored plays, musicals, television shows and even lyrics for songs — revived Wedekind’s work. In collaboration with alt-rocker Duncan Sheik, with whom Sater worked on such projects as “Umbrage,” “Nero” and “The Nightingale,” Sater adapted “Spring Awakening” into a musical. College sophomore Sophie Bell directed AdHoc’s production of “Spring Awakening,” which premiered Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater of Emory’s Burlington Road Building. The show ran throughout the weekend and will run again Nov. 7-10 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Upon entering the small space, which seats approximately 50 (almost all of which were filled on opening night), one cannot help but notice the set: a large silvery net reminiscent of prison bars, dividing the stage in two and made entirely of duct tape. Other than this net, a table similarly adorned with duct tape, and a few chairs which actors brought with them as they entered and exited, the space was barren. The set complements the play’s generally sober mood punctuated by bouts of frustration and angst. The first act opens with College senior and AdHoc president Rachel

See CONTROVERSIAL, Page 10

Courtesy of Pouya Dianat/Cirque du Soleil

Renowned Canadian circus Cirque du Soleil’s latest show, TOTEM, made its Atlanta debut on Oct. 26 at Atlantic Station. The show will continue to run until Dec. 30.

TOTEM Defies Gravity at Atlantic Station By Jordie Davies Contributing Writer From the big blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau tent to the intricate costumes and dazzling lights, no detail is forgotten in Cirque du Soleil’s show TOTEM, which began its run at Atlantic Station on Oct. 26 and will continue through Dec. 30. The talented performers completely own the stage while involving the audience in a grand spectacle worthy of the renowned Canadian circus. TOTEM takes the audience

TOTEM Cirque du Soleil

on an epic journey about the origin of mankind, beginning with acrobatic amphibians and finishing with stellar space gymnasts. The show integrates early myths and imagery into a fantastical excursion through time. Not your typical Sunday night in Atlantic Station.

Anticipation stirred the crowd as performers wove through the aisles, delivering laughs and tricks while people found their seats. The big top was surprisingly small on the inside, but no less grandiose. A closer look at the performers walking through the audience revealed wildly theatrical make-up, and considering the ominous swamp-like atmosphere, it was if the audience had stepped inside a Tim Burton movie. Tribal music signaled the start of the show, and a performer dressed like a disco-ball descended from the

ceiling. At that moment, it was clear that the audience was in for a good show. The music of TOTEM reverberated through the big-top, guiding the show and bringing a rock and roll vibe to Cirque du Soleil. Performers danced across the stage led by electric guitar and tribal rhythms. Yet, musicians did not rely on traditional instruments. Pots and pans, giant test tubes, clapping hands and stomping feet added assorted rhythms to the acts. The live music and voices drove the performances and the actors never

missed a beat, performing their tricks with precise timing and palpable energy. TOTEM features astounding performances from its cast, taken to the next level, with the actors truly portraying emotional characters as they perform their tricks. Flying through the air with the greatest of ease, the entertainers perform gymnastics of Olympic proportions. Actors did about every trick imaginable, bravely thrusting themselves

See TOTEM, Page 10

ALBUM REVIEW

RESTAURANT REVIEW

A Blast From the ’90s: Romeo’s New York Pizza ’60s Rock Lives On in

Young’s New Album

By Evan Mah Editor in Chief The Emory Village has needed a lot of things in the last decade: more parking, higher foot traffic to sustain businesses, sidewalks to keep pedestrians safe and, of course, better restaurants. In the last few years, the Village has gotten a lot of those things. There’s a fancy roundabout to reduce traffic jams, stop signs to protect students who text while crossing the street and wider sidewalks in front of stores to encourage shopping. Restaurants have also been popping up, and early this semester, the Village welcomed Romeo’s New York Pizza. With black walls and chandeliers, warehouse floors and high ceilings, Romeo’s dark interior hits a note that lands somewhere in between punk and Goth. As it should, the microchain that originally started in North Georgia looks and feels new. Owner Gene Romeo comes from a family that has been making pies since 1945, but whether the food at Romeo’s reflects that long history — the answer can be a mixed bag. There is, on one hand, much to celebrate at Romeo’s. The crust is solid — crunchy on the outside, airy on the inside —, and the cheese pizza is robust. It’s a fine treat for $2.75. The spinach and mushroom, a slice where the toppings are laid on evenly and the garlic and spinach comes through distinctly, does Romeo’s justice. The kitchen churns out a hefty Philly Cheese Steak that

By Chris Ziegler Contributing Writer

Emily Lin/Editor

Romeo’s New York Pizza’s steak sandwich (above) is just one of the cheesy options featured on the restaurant’s menu.

Romeo’s New York Pizza Emory Village

could feed two hungry students, or one greedy one. It’s a lot of steak and a lot of gooey cheese and rightfully so. The wings also deserve attention, as they are meaty and tender and

glorious when covered in blue cheese. But this is where the fairy tale ends. A mound of lifeless mushrooms and soggy fried eggplant on the Vegetarian are an instant turn off. Sloppy layers of Canadian bacon and pepperoni are a bed for clumsilyplaced meatball halves on the Meat Lover’s. Should the sound of fried raviolis, mozzarella sticks or French fries get you going, do not expect anything you can’t find in the frozen food aisle at Publix: none of them are made

in-house. While it may be a stretch to label Romeo’s as a corporate offspring, one can’t overlook the fact that there are three other locations in North Georgia. The corporate or franchised restaurant is fast becoming a mainstay in the Village. It makes sense. For years businesses have struggled to find that balance that pleases students and the surrounding community. When sum-

See ROMEO’S, Page 10

Neil Young’s grip has always been tight on Crazy Horse’s reigns. His new album Psychedelic Pill echoes his past music’s grungy crunch and proves that he still sits firmly in the saddle. While this album does not break any new musical boundaries, Young’s accomplished career gives him the right to shape his sound any way he chooses. Filled with raw, extended bare-boned rockers, the record makes a powerful statement of the group’s staying power in a musical milieu of poppy, computergenerated music. This Horse shows no signs of slowing down. Young’s first original work with Crazy Horse since 2003’s Greendale, Psychedelic Pill is proof that these musicians can still pack a strong musical punch. Young’s backing band, consisting of bassist Billy Talbot, drummer Ralph Molina and guitarist Frank Sampedro are as integral to this album as the 66-yearold frontman. This Horse is no winged Pegasus with a glimmering coat; it is an angry, mud-stained stallion ready to kick down anything standing in its way. The musical chemistry of the collective group stretches back to the 1960s. Such cohesion is evident throughout the record as the band tears through each song like a group

NEIL YOUNG Psychedelic Pill On sale now half its age. The 27-minute “Driftin’ Back” seems like a musical stream-of-consciousness as Young’s mind carries the listener back to the grunge days of 1990’s Ragged Glory. Opening with gentle acoustic guitar strums and Young’s warbling voice, the song soon drifts into a rowdy stomp. Such a lengthy track may seem self-indulgent, but serves as a celebration and resurrection of Young’s classic Crazy Horse material. “Driftin’ Back” highlights the true appeal of Psychedelic Pill: Young’s guitar work. Musical ability is so often based on one’s technical flair; the speed of one’s notes correlates with their talent. Throughout his career, Young has shattered this false assumption. This album is no different. Young’s blood, sweat and tears saturate the wood of his guitar. He is not the fastest player, but every growling or screaming note tells a story of its own. On each track, Young squeezes out every ounce of emotion during his fiery solos. Heavy

See NEIL, Page 10

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Courtesy of Pouya Dianat/Cirque Du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM centers around the story of the origin of mankind and is complete with gravity-defying acrobatics, emotive performances and slapstick comedy. The circus has performed 30 shows worldwide since its founding in 1984.

TOTEM Juggles Aesthetics, Emotions and Comedy at Atlantic Station Continued from Page 9 into the air while balancing on 50-foot poles and tossing each other towards the top of the tent. Each trick became increasingly daring, usually ending with performers literally hanging by a thread and audience members on the edge of their seats. One trapeze act was particularly compelling, for although the actors were performing gravity defying stunts, the act was driven by the electric chemistry between the two actors. The actors pushed themselves physically and emotionally in TOTEM to the audience’s awe and enjoyment. The show is an eclectic mix of

humorous and enchanting. Slapstick comedy divides the more intense acts with silly jokes and clever routines. A crowd favorite, the Italian comic Pippo Crotti, would do just about anything for a laugh, often at the expense of the other performers. In one scene, he confidently appears on stage in a bright yellow speedo and flexes with muscular beach boys. Of course, given her options, a beach girl is taken with Pippo and with all the self-assurance of Pepé le Pew he escorts her offstage, much to the dismay of the muscle boys and the delight of the audience. Fabulous costumes complement the stellar performances in TOTEM.

The costuming continues with the theme, incorporating minute details from early cultural dress. There are Native American characters with elaborate bead and feather headdresses and outfits, which adds to the drama of their act. The intricate East Asian themed costumes in a unicycle act of five girls are as mesmerizing as the bowls they kick and balance atop their heads as they circle the stage. Sometimes the costumes contain surprising elements, such as one Native American dance scene that featured actors gliding on a drum with roller-skates. The Ring Master’s hat doubled as a

flash-light, which was both functional and wicked cool. Costume served a very clear purpose in another scene, in which the evolution of man is depicted from gruff primate to Neanderthal to modern businessman. The beautiful costumes add to the encompassing imagery of the show and the magic of the Grand Chapiteau. Cirque du Soleil creates world of fantasy, taking the elements of performance and exaggerating them tenfold. Every portion of the show is greatly embellished and nothing is exactly what it seems. Even the over-sized props captured audiences, either with their sheer size or with their outland-

ish purpose. One of the best acts featured an observant professor, who turned out to be a juggler. However, he did not simply juggle. The professor was placed in a giant, upside down laboratory flask and propelled multi-colored balls of light around the flask at great speed. A fog machine aided the professor in his task, filling the flask and completing the sensory overload already on stage. The visual appeal of the act had the audience spellbound, and the “potion” of sorts turned the professor young again. Every bit of this show is remarkable. With astounding strength and

excellent showmanship, the performers in TOTEM are fabulously entertaining. Cirque du Soleil is known for taking audiences into another world, with actors taking physical and emotional risks to please audiences. No detail is missed in this show, and TOTEM gets high marks for costumes, music, and props. The entire atmosphere of the TOTEM serves its purpose, allowing audiences to leave their cares at the door and escape into a world full of laughter and wonder. For fantastic performances and a good time, TOTEM is a show you don’t want to miss. — Contact Jordie Davies at elizabeth.davies@emory.edu

Romeo’s Brings Slice of New York To Emory Village Neil Young’s Horse Doesn’t Trip on ‘Psychedelic Pill’

Continued from Page 9 mer rolls around, sales tend to drop accordingly. For smaller mom-andpop restaurants, the financial roller coaster is far too unpredictable. Franchises, on the other hand, tend to lend themselves to a strong financial backing, solid operational structure and established reputation. Said other ways, they have the money to weather the slow seasons, the organization to maximize efficiency and the brand to attract customers. As these new restaurants in the Village have joined old ones, a strange trend has appeared: the new is often the same. Tin Drum Asia Café is Doc Chey’s younger, more immature brother. Chipotle Mexican Grill is the alpha dog to Bad Dog Taqueria. The Starbucks in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore has a clone a mere 50 feet away. And now, Everybody’s Pizza is worried they’re about to become nobody’s pizza with the addition of Romeo’s. With its everyday offerings and micro-chain history, Romeo’s itself has opened at a strange time. For several years, Atlantans (and the rest of the country) have come to crave the very opposite of corporate crusts. Enter the Artisan Pie: one primed with San Marzano tomatoes and baked in a brick oven literally imported, stone by stone, from Italy.

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Emily Lin/Editor

The latest installment in Emory Village’s melange of restaurant joints, Romeo’s New York Pizza serves more than just traditional pizza dishes. Cured and aged sausages, homemade Buffalo mozzarella, mushrooms that cost more per pound that a bone-in ribeye — the traditional pies of late have demanded an authentic name tag and equally demanding price tag. Think Antico Pizza Napoletana off

Howell Mill Road. Does the addition of Romeo’s make the Village more diverse? No. Roma tomatoes, button mushrooms, chicken wings, salads — Romeo’s is a cookie-cutter pizzeria straight out of the ‘90s, a trimmed-down Mellow

Mushroom without the trivia night. Nevertheless, there are good meals to be had at Romeo’s, and for the Emory Village, that’s a genuine victory. — Contact Evan Mah at emah@emory.edu

distortion and feedback make his powerful sound that much more combative. How the guitar neck does not shatter into splinters under the weight of his playing’s raw power is Pill’s great mystery. Fans of Young’s “Cinnamon Girl” will enjoy the heavy power chords and phaser guitar effect of the album’s title track. This is raw garage rock at its crude best. The song’s swirling sound may make one’s head begin to spin. For a moment, the listener wonders if they have indeed ingested a psychedelic pill. The heavy-stepping “Walk Like a Giant” stands tall alongside Young classics such as “Cortez the Killer.” Young’s savage guitar roars like deep thunder and spits out piercing notes that shoot like lightning. Molina pounds on his thumping bass drum to mimic a giant’s lumbering steps throughout the track’s final minutes. This song truly lives up to its name. Such musical brutality on “Walk Like a Giant” and other tracks makes this album one of the group’s most aggressive collections of songs. Earlier this year, the group released the questionable Americana, a ragbag of American folk song covers.

While Americana seemed to lack any significant purpose, the clashing cymbals and wailing guitars on Psychedelic Pill are a powerful declaration: “We still matter!” Not only are Young and his Horse still relevant, but they also don’t give a damn what you think of them. This album does not bother trying to reel in new fans. Raving enthusiasts of One Direction or Lupe Fiasco should look elsewhere. The group’s sound is too imbedded in their bones for them to worry about appealing to fans of contemporary styles. Young may be one of the last living hippies, but this album is a beacon that draws in the rest. Despite its triumphs, Psychedelic Pill does not trump older Neil Young and Crazy Horse albums such as Ragged Glory and Zuma. However, this muscular record shows Young refusing to lie dormant even at this late stage of his career. “Worry that you can’t hear me now / And feel the time I took,” Young croons on “Driftin’ Back.” Don’t worry, Neil, your voice is as strong as ever. Play this album so loud that your ears and speakers bleed. The Horse rides on! — Contact Chris Ziegler at crziegl@emory.edu

Controversial Social Issues Transcend Generation Gap in Modern ‘Spring Awakening’ Continued from Page 9 DelGaudio’s character Wendla, the female lead. Her solo about birth, “Mama Who Bore Me,” begins the show on a high note. While the band occasionally drowns out DelGaudio’s relatively small voice, she sings well and her performance is convincing throughout the show — no small feat considering she mimes having sex on stage. Indeed, the end of the first act is climactic in more ways than one. The best performance in the show is that of College junior CJ Shepard who plays the male lead Melchior.

Songs such as “Mirror,” “Left Behind” and “Totally F---ed” display Shepard’s impressive vocal range. Shepard is well-cast, portraying a rebellious, teenaged, budding intellectual as though he may have been one himself five or six years ago. While Melchior’s responsibility for the unfortunate events of the story remains ambiguous, Shepard’s portrayal is sympathetic enough to tip the scales in Melchior’s favor. The secondary roles of Moritz (Oxford College freshman Tyler Moon) and Ilse (College sophomore Katy Heath) are strong supporting

characters. Although Moon’s voice starts off shaky, he soon comes into his own; rega rd less, his dramatic p er formance alone is enough to redeem himself. Ilse does not have much of a presence until the second act, which is unfortunate considering Heath plays the character well.

Her first monologue and solo piece, “Blue Wind,” makes one wish she had a more involved role prior to the second half. T h e show’s costumes reflect the period in which the original play was written. In contrast, the choreography of the musical numbers seems more abstract and modern. This clash blurs the line

How do we live in a society which we feel rejects us physically or ideologicaly?

between modernity and tradition. However, it would have been more effective to reject the play’s original context altogether and instead use a contemporary setting. The story is undoubtedly still relevant today, and using a modern context would have been an imaginative way to accentuate the message’s continuing importance. “Spring Awakening” presents a question we have all faced at some point in our lives: How do we live in a society which we feel rejects us physically or ideologically? AdHoc’s production gives us a

variety of answers. The way each of these answers is communicated to the audience — through monologue, dialogue and song — gives audiences a powerful, perhaps even tear-jerking look at struggles we may or may not identify with. Either way, the actors of AdHoc’s production of “Spring Awakening” tell a story of rejection and reconciliation which strikes a chord with all audiences — even if the story is a century old. — Contact William Hupp at whupp@emory.edu

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SPORTS

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Exchange WED 7

THUR 8

FRI 9

MEN’S BASKETBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

vs. Salem College 3 p.m. Newport News, Va.

DIVING

VOLLEYBALL

vs. Depauw University TBA Danville, Ky.

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Women Defeat D-II School, Swim Impressively in Relays end for us because the meet was outdoors and so far away” senior cocaptain Anna Dobben said. “It was really good to see everyone adapt and have a great experience.” The Eagles’ two top relay teams each finished third in their respective events, posting provisional qualifying times along the way. “We overcame a lot of difficulties,” Dobben said. “It was really fun to compete in the relays because we matched them swimmer for swimmer.” In the 400-yard medley, junior Sadie Nennig, junior Kylie McKenzie, senior Leslie Hackler and Dobben finished in 3:54.65. In the 400-yard freestyle, sophomore Nancy Larson, senior Renee Rosenkranz, Dobben and senior Ann Wolber completed the

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race in 3:31.85. “This proves that we have a little ways to go, but we are on the right track,” Dobben said. “We need to keep training hard and stay focused on school and swimming.” With the results of these meets, the women’s record now stands at 2-1 on the year, while the men are at 0-3. The diving team next returns to action Saturday, Nov. 10 when they will compete at the University of the South (Tenn.), and the swimmers will next take to the pool against the University of Georgia (UGA) on Friday, Nov. 16. “It will be a fun meet for us,” Howell said. “We will focus on training and expect some even better swims in two weeks. — Contact Bennett Ostdiek at bostdie@emory.edu

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Junior midfielder Alistair Moore drives the ball up the field for the Eagles. After winning a share of the UAA title Saturday, the Eagles begin post-season play Thursday against Roanoke.

Win Over Carnegie Sends Men Into Post-Season Continued from The Back Page Zachary Rosenberg sent a pass into the six-yard box that freshman forward Sebastian Hardington knocked into the goal. It was Hardington’s first goal of his career and Rosenberg’s first assist of the season. “I think it shows the quality of the depth on our team,” said Travis. “It was a complete team effort.” The key to the win was the Eagles’ stifling defense that held the Tartans to just seven shots, two of which were on goal. It was the Eagles’ second straight shutout—both of which came on the road against nationally ranked opponents—and their sixth on the season. Garofalo credited the defensive resurgence to the team’s perseverance throughout the season. “We just really worked hard as a team,” he said. “Throughout the entire season we played really well but had some mental errors which led to goals. These last two games everybody was sharp and determined to fight for everything.” Freshman goalkeeper Abe

Hannigan came up big once again with two saves, recording the win to run his season record to 8-3-1. Despite only scoring on Hardington’s goal, the Eagles peppered the Tartans’ goal with 14 shots, with Price leading the team with three. “We just wanted to keep using our momentum to break them down,” Price said. “We knew if we kept playing to our potential, they would

“These last two games everybody was sharp and determined to fight for everything.” — David Garofalo, senior defender crack.” The team enters postseason play on an 8-2-1 run in their last 11 games, which included five matches against nationally ranked foes.

“Since the Rochester game [a 1-1 tie on October 14th], I think we’ve been playing the best we’ve played all year,” said Travis. Price finishes the regular season second on the team in both points and goals. Senior midfielder Andrew Natalino leads the Eagles in both categories, while Garofalo leads the team in assists. Even with a chance a national title in the future, the Eagles’ 2012 season has already been one to remember. Not only did the regular season end with a UAA title and an NCAA Tournament berth, but Saturday’s victory was the Eagles’ senior class’s first win over Carnegie Mellon. “It’s good that we beat Carnegie,” said Garofalo. “But I think it was a special game because we knew we were a team that could compete with anybody this year and we proved that.” The team’s first game of the tournament will be against Roanoke College (Va.) on Thursday, November 8th at 6 p.m. — Contact Ryan Smith at ryan.smith@emory.edu

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in program season history with 460. “We got back to serving aggressively and were the best team out there,” she said. “We won the serving part of the game.” Freshman libero Taylor Erwin also made her way into the school record books: her 21 digs moved her into first all-time in Emory season history with 596. Silverman notched her sixth game with at least 10 kills and digs in the Eagles’ last seven contests, while sophomore setter Hannah Everett recorded eight kills and five digs. Bourque believes the win marks a turning point in the team’s season. “In the past two weeks we have been working through some things, and this was a really big mental leap for the team,” she said. “We’re back to the place we need to be.” The renewed focus certainly benefited the Eagles this past weekend. The team had little trouble winning the UAA crown, disposing of both Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) and Wash. U without being pushed to a fifth set. For the Eagles’ seniors, Saturday’s match was the last on their home court. The squad dominated at home this season, going 12-2. “I was very happy for our seniors to close their UAA careers as conference champions on their home court,” McDowell said. “Alex, Alena, Taylor,

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Freshman setter Sydney Miles delivers the set for the Eagles. She delivered 46 assists in Emory’s win in the finals over the UAA Tournament over Washington University. and Breanah have meant so much to this program and they deserved this victory.” With the win, the Eagles earned an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. They enter riding a four-game winning streak and holding high

expectations. “After this weekend we know we can be the best team in the nation,” Bourque said. “It’s just a matter of putting together a six-game winning streak at the right time. I’m really confident going in.” The team’s last national champi-

onship came in 2008. They finished fourth in 2003 and came in second place in 2010. Their first match will be against Salem College (N.C.) on Friday, Nov. 9 in Newport, Va. — Contact Ryan Smith at ryan.smith@emory.edu

forward Emily Feldman, junior defender Clare Mullins, and freshman midfielder Veronica Romero, all tied for the game lead with three shots a piece. Feldman, Romero and Bachouros each had game highs with the two shots on goal. “I thought that Clare Mullins really stepped her game up a lot. This was one of the better games she’s had — she was so consistent,” Patberg said. “Veronica Romero and Emily Feldman just got in and had some really good chances as well.” The Eagles have tied with the University of Chicago for third in the conference with 12 points while Carnegie Mellon finished second in the UAA with a 4-1-2 record and 14 points, and an 11-1-4 mark overall. The Eagles are content with how they have performed in their last few games, and feel prepared for postseason play. “We started off really well and then we started faltering and tying games,” Peterson said. “We’ve started playing better, and this is a good end to the season and to the beginning of the NCAA tournament.” The team begins post-season play Saturday against Depauw University. — Contact Tanvi Lal at tlal@emory.edu

After Incredible Second Half Run, Team Loses in Final Seconds of Regulation Continued from The Back Page “Going into the game we weren’t sure what to expect, we didn’t know much about Clayton State: their plays, playing style, personnel, etc. But we just played the way we know how to play,” Landry said. “We really tried to focus on all of the fundamentals and little things like boxing out, running, team defense and more. We knew if we just played the way we know how it didn’t matter how Clayton State played.” The first half did not start on the right note for the Eagles, as CSU had staked a 26-4 lead with just over 10 minutes left in the half. By the end of the half, however, the Eagles had the score up to 27-35 with six different players scoring.

Freshman guard Khadijah Sayyid scored five out of her nine points in that stretch, pushing the Emory women forward. “The freshmen did great out on the court, making major runs in the first and second halves,” Head Coach Christy Thomaskutty said. “Their offensive and defensive plays were noteworthy as well. Two other standouts included [freshman forward/ center] Sarah Arington and [junior guard] Marissa Resnick. Both women have just gotten off of injuries but managed to play really, really well.” The Lakers opened the second half by scoring 11 points in the first five minutes, giving them a 46-29 advantage. With just over 10 minutes left on the clock, the Lakers were still in

control, holding a 54-39 lead over the Eagles. Emory was not ready to walk away defeated, however.

“The freshmen did great on the court, making major runs in the first and second halves.” — Christy Thomaskutty, head coach

The women shocked the host team and their home crowd with a 15-1 run, including back-to-back three pointers

by Lilly. With 2:31 remaining on the clock, the Eagles trailed 55-54. After a pair of CSU free throws and another three-pointer by Lilly, the game was knotted up at 57-57. In the final moments, CSU’s Dixon managed a steal, resulting in an Emory foul. Dixon made both her free throws, giving the Lakers the 59-57 edge they would win the game with. Despite their strong effort against a higher-Division opponent, the Eagles are not completely satisfied with their performance, and found a lot to learn from in this loss. “We had 35 turnovers and you cannot win a ball game with that, so that is definitely something to work on,” Thomaskutty said. “CSU beat us in transitions way too many times,

even though we knew what we were up against going into the game. They exposed some of our areas of weakness and now we can work on it and move forward for upcoming games.” The squad is now looking forward to building on this exhibition game as they go into the regular season. “We are ready and excited for our next game,” Landry said. “We just want to see how much we have improved since yesterday, where we played hard and surprised the opposing team in the second half.” The Eagles will be kicking off the season with the Emory Tipoff Classic against Spelman College at the WoodPec on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. — Contact Nicola Braginsky at nbragins@emory.edu

1. Game of the Year This has probably escaped the notice of many of the loyal readers of On Fire, but this space is often used to call people out. Or, more accurately, to support people in a manner that is so sarcastic that (we hope) no one actually believes that we condone the behavior we see around us. We would like to think (and invite you, the loyal reader, to think as well) that On Fire is a beacon on moral light shining on both Emory’s campus and the wider world of sports. But we also understand that this can be confusing at times and that, occasionally, On Fire sends a mixed message. So, this time, we would like to be perfectly clear and say without the slightest hint of irony that this weekend’s Alabama-LSU football game was one of the most incredible sporting events of the year (or, at any rate, at least the final four minutes that your On Fire correspondent caught while getting chicken nuggets at the Varsity). On Fire is many things. Some may hold that it is little more than descriptions of your On Fire correspondent’s day and shout-outs to his (or her) friends. Others may say it is the only interesting thing in the Wheel. But however On Fire is perceived, we hold our mission above all others — to hold up all that is great and good in sports. And this game was both great and good. It was the epitome of what SEC football can be. The defenses were immovable — or nearly so. At certain transcendent moments, the offenses rose up and proved unstoppable, moving the ball down the field with precision, speed and anger. Take Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron. At these SEC schools, if your name is not Tim Tebow or Cam Newton, the quarterback is not typically the star. His job is to stand tall with his hair waving gloriously in the wind while being protected by country boys bred on farming and football until he can hand the ball off to a running back so fast you would swear he is on the run from the law, all the while getting the girls and not going to class. And for three whole quarters and 12 minutes of another, this was the case for McCarron. But, fortunately for him, your On Fire correspondent was too busy at a concert to catch this portion of the game. But, right at midnight snack-time, McCarron stepped up in true all-American fashion. He was 1-7 in the second half up to the final drive. But all of that is forgotten when you take your team 72 yards down the field in under two minutes. Never mind that you had to rely on the same wide receiver for three consecutive throws. Never mind that, on the game-winning touchdown, he only threw the ball a total of perhaps two yards before letting his running back do the rest of the work. Never mind all of that. Because A.J. McCarron is the man of the moment in Tuscaloosa right now. From all of us here at On Fire, here is hoping he basks in it. 2. The Redskin Rule The first presidential election year in which the Washington Redskins were playing in our nation’s capital was 1940. That year, in their final home game before the election, the Redskins defeated the Steelers 37-10, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt maintained his seat in the White House. The Redskins won their final home game before the election in 1944 and 1948 as well, and the incumbent Democratic party held on to the presidency each year. The Redskins did not lose their final home game before the election until 1952, and when they did, the Democrats finally lost an election. Ever since then, this pattern has held to be true — when the Redskins win their final home game before the presidential election, the incumbent party maintains power. When they lose it, the opposition takes control. That is, the pattern has held true with a single exception. The Redskins lost to the Packers in 2004, yet George W. Bush still managed to hang on to the presidency. Many theories have been put forth for this anomaly. Some think that Al Gore winning the popular vote but losing the election threw off the Redskin rule. Others believe that George W. is such a transcendent figure (see above on A.J. McCarron — we do not use that word lightly) that he alone is capable of resisting the powers of the Redskins. Or maybe Cheney had something to do with it. We will never know. All we know is that the rule reasserted its powers in 2008 with Obama’s victory. And it predicts Romney to win tomorrow.

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So you think you know the NFL.... Gentleman, scholar, and Asstistant to the Sports Editor Bennett Ostdiek defeated ‘The Beej’ Jayson Patel in the inaugural NFL Pick ‘Ems showdown last week. He is now looking for challengers who think they can break his winning streak. If you think you have what it takes to out-pick ‘The Brains’ against the spread, send an email to eweins2@emory.edu. Be sure to tell us why you deserve to be picked - what is interesting about you, and what makes you special enough to out-pick Bennett?

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well, but the Eagles reeled off a six-point surge fueled by two kills from sophomore outside hitter Cami Silverman that put the set — and match — out of reach. McDowell came away impressed with the team’s execution. “Our players carried out the game plan perfectly,” she said. “We knew there were some very specific things that we needed to do to be successful against such a good team, and thankfully we were able to do it.” Bourque led the team with 17 kills and a .333 hitting mark. It was her 27th match of the season in which she entered double figures in kills, moving her into tenth place

The women’s basketball team lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Division II Clayton State University (CSU) Lakers Oct. 26 Saturday evening. The team fell EMORY 57, short by only two CLAYTON points, following STATE 59 two Clayton State free throws in the final seconds of the game. The Lakers walked away with a 59-57 victory. Regardless of a loss following CSU’s senior guard Keona Dixon’s two free throws, the Emory women fought hard throughout the game, especially in the second half. “Each team went on runs here and there throughout the game, but we didn’t get rattled. We kept our composure whether we were up or down,” senior center Danielle Landry said. “I am very proud of our team; we learned a lot from the game and all the mistakes we made are definitely fixable.” Junior guard Hannah Lilly and senior forward Misha Jackson lived up to the hype they created in the pre-season, combining for 32 out of the Eagles’ 57 points in the game. Lilly scored 17, including five threepointers. Jackson put up 15, with a number of lay-ups, jump shots and clean free throws. Landry displayed impressive defensive play, bringing the Eagles 13 rebounds and contributing four steals during the game.

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On the Emory side of things.... The volleyball team won the UAA Tournament this weekend, and the men’s soccer team won a share of the UAA title. Both squads earned berths in the NCAA tournament, in addition to the women’s soccer team.

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The Eagles gather around their UAA Championship plaque. The sixth-ranked squad defeated top-ranked Washington University in St. Louis 3-1 in the finals of the tournament to win their third conference title in the last four seasons.

Eagles Wrestle Crown from Wash. U By Ryan Smith Staff Writer The sixth-ranked volleyball team won the University Athletic Association (UAA) title on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over the number one-ranked Nov. 6 W a s h i n g t o n EMORY 3, University (Mo.) WASHINGTON Bears at the UNIVERSITY 1 Woodruff P.E. Center. The Eagles improved to 31-5 on the season, defeating the Bears in a 25-15, 22-25, 25-16, 25-18 decision. It was the ninth straight year Emory and Wash. U met in the UAA championship. The Eagles came away with their

third title in the last four seasons and fifth in team history. “Winning the UAA championship on our home court was really rewarding,” Head Coach Jenny McDowell said. “I knew our players were totally focused all week at practice, and as always, they were working hard to get better every opportunity they had.” Wash. U handed Emory one of their five regular season losses — a 3-2 decision on Oct. 14 — but the Eagles had the upper hand this time around. Emory executed to perfection as they dominated Wash. U statistically. The team recorded 60 kills and registered a .208 hitting rate, while holding the Bears to .125. Emory also recorded 77 digs to

By Bennett Ostdiek Asst. Sports Editor The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed against two higher-division opponents this weekend, with the men’s squad falling to both Division II Florida Southern College (Fla.) and Division I Florida State University (Fla.), and the women defeating Florida Southern before losing to Florida State. Both the men’s and women’s squads came into the meet ranked first in the CollegeSwimming.com Division III rankings. The Florida State men were ranked 15th in Division I, while the women were slated 18th. The Florida Southern men were ranked fourth in Division II, with the women being ranked sixth. “It was a good meet for us,” Head Coach Jon Howell said. “We swam against good competition.” Though they lost to Florida Southern 174.5-87.5 and to Florida State 222-70, the men still posted a number of strong performances. “The men were strong this weekend overall,” Howell said. “Our continuing focus is to get better. Southern was a little faster than we expected them to be, but our guys raced hard and made progress this weekend.” Senior captain Miller Douglas and sophomore Hayden Baker both posted provisional qualifying ‘B’ times in the 200-yard butterfly. Douglas finished third with a time of 1:51.61, while Baker ended the race in sixth, posting a time of 1:53.44. In the 200, senior Justin Beegle finished second in the 200-yard breaststroke, posting a ‘B’ time of 2:06.55. The men posted one last provisional qualifying time in the 400-yard medley relay. The team of junior Ross Spock, Beegle, Douglas and junior Jake Stephens finished with a time of 3:25.65, which earned them fourth place. “Spock and Douglas swam really well this weekend,” Howell said. “Those two stood out as having exceptional meets.” On the women’s side, the Eagles defeated Florida Southern by a score of 189-99 and lost to Florida State 185-102. “It was a really interesting week-

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Wash. U’s 72, and 5.5 blocks to the Bears’ five. Senior outside hitter Breanah Bourque credited the victory to the team’s newfound toughness. “We need to keep working on our composure on the court when we’re losing,” Bourque said. “We have to let our bodies take over and win the mental game.” The Eagles dominated the opening set, hitting .297 en route to an early advantage. The Bears tied up the match at 1-1 before the Eagles pulled away. Emory never trailed in the third set, pulling away on a four-point run capped by a kill from freshman setter Sydney Miles. The fourth set started close as

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Team Earns Berth In NCAA Tourney By Tanvi Lal Contributing Writer The No. 8-ranked women’s soccer team finished its 2012 regular season with a scoreless tie against Carnegie Nov. 3 Mellon University EMORY 0, (CMU). With the CARNEGIE tie, the Eagles fin- MELLON 0 ish with a final record of 11-1-6 this season. They were 3-1-3 in the University Athletic Association (UAA) play. Monday morning, the NCAA announced that the team would be awarded an at-large berth in the NCAA tournament. “I thought we didn’t necessarily play great soccer as such, because of the turf, but I thought we played hard,” Head Coach Sue Patberg said. “We were committed to winning the ball, tackling, and defending and attacking together. We also were able to create a lot of good chances inside the 18-yard box, which is something we’ve improved on since last weekend.” The Tartans’ field is a turf one, which makes it more difficult for the Eagles, who normally play on a grassy field. “The ball bounces much more and rolls faster,” freshman defender Ally Peterson said. “We had to change our whole game plan”. Despite the challenges of playing on a different type of field, the Eagles dominated the shooting front with a 16-6 advantage over the Tartans, which included a 10-3 edge in shots on goal. Although the Eagles had the majority of the scoring opportunities, they were not able to convert any of their chances into goals. “We played better and more as a team than we have in our last few games. Though we didn’t get the result we wanted, we had so many great chances,” Patterson said. Nearing the end of the first half,

the Eagles had a chance to pull ahead and take the lead. In the 44th minute of play, junior defender Lauren Drosick headered a kick from senior midfielder Lee Bachouros’ corner kick. Drosicks’ headered the shot towards the Tartans’ net, but a CMU defender was able to clear the ball to keep it a 0-0 game. “Lauren Drosick played really well,” Patberg said, “She had to mark number 21, who was one of Carnegie’s key players. She shut her out. I thought our whole defense played really well.” After 45 minutes of play, the Eagles were at a 4-1 advantage in shots, including a 2-1 edge in shots on goal. The second half followed in a similar fashion, with the Eagles continuing to hold possession of the ball for most of the game time. They outshot the Tartans 9-4 as the game got rough with a 47 minute yellow card to freshman midfielder Jordan Morell. Senior goalkeeper Kaele Leonard finished the second half strong in the 88th minute with a pair of saves, both coming during a stretch of a minute. Her first save denied a shot by CMU’s junior forward Alex Venegas while her second save blocked CMU’s senior midfielder Katie Davis’ header off a resulting corner kick. With the score tied at 0-0 after 90 minutes of play, the game would be decided in overtime. During the overtime periods, the Eagles commanded a shooting advantage of 3-1. Another yellow card was given, this time to CMU’s freshman midfielder Carson Quiros. The game stagnated, with fewer shots as both teams rolled in substitutions to try to change the outcome. “We played well. We were pressing hard, creating opportunities,” Patberg said. The game ended with sophomore

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Senior midfielder Andrew Natalino runs down the field. Natalino led the Eagles with 26 points on the year, with 12 points and two assists in their UAA title-winning season.

After UAA Title Split, Next Stop: NCAA Tournament By Ryan Smith Staff Writer The men’s soccer team scored a huge road upset on Saturday over the sixth-ranked Carnegie Mellon Nov. 3 University Tartans EMORY 1, in their final regular CARNEGIE season game. The MELLON 0 1-0 victory gave the Eagles a share of the University Athletic Association (UAA) title in a four-way tie. It is the seventh UAA championship in program history, and the first since 2008. With a 10-6-2 record and a 4-2-1 mark in conference, the Eagles earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament.

Head Coach Sonny Travis was proud of the way his team battled, winning their final two matches by one goal apiece. “It’s like I always said—I like this team,” he said. “I think they’ve got great chemistry.” Emory appeared to be out of the UAA championship race following a loss at Brandeis University, but the team battled back with a close win at New York University last Sunday. Although Washington University’s tie against University of Chicago on Saturday gave the Eagles a chance to clinch a share of the title with a win, the players did not concern themselves with any scoreboard but their own. “We weren’t even aware [of the Wash. U game] until halftime,” said

sophomore forward Dylan Price. “Our mindset didn’t change. We wanted a win from the start.” The game was scoreless through 71 minutes as the Eagles and Tartans traded saves. Emory had three starters injured in the first half and relied heavily on the bench during the late stages of the game. Senior defender David Garofalo credited fellow co-captain David Langton with maintaining the team’s focus during the stretch. “David, through his tackling and communication, really lifted the team during that period,” Garofalo said. The Eagles finally broke through at 71:53, when sophomore midfielder

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