12.6.13 by The Emory Wheel

INDEX

Emory Events Calendar, Page 2

Staff Editorial, Page 6

Police Record, Page 2

Crossword Puzzle, Page 8

Student Life, Page 9

On Fire, Page 11

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Every Tuesday and Friday

’TIS THE SEASON

FACULTY

DINING

Highland Bakery to Open at Goizueta

Surgeon Dies in Plane Crash

By Dustin Slade News Co-Editor

By Stephen Fowler Senior Staff Writer John “Jack” Culbertson, Jr. (‘78M), an Emory School of Medicine plastic surgeon and associate professor, died in a single-engine plane crash Monday in Dawson County, Ga. He was 62. According to a preliminary Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report, Culbertson was the pilot and sole occupant of his Piper PA46 when it crashed in a field by Ga. 400 near Dawsonville. Culbertson taught in the John “Jack” Division of Culbertson, Plastic and Jr., School Reconst r uctive of Medicine Surgery in addisurgeon and tion to serving as the chief of associate plastic surgery at professor Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital, according to the School of Medicine website. According to WSB-TV, a 911 caller reported hearing Culbertson’s plane go into a dive, recover briefly and then crash into a wooded area. Culbertson’s flight departed Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey and was headed toward DeKalb-Peachtree Airport when air traffic controllers lost contact with the pilot shortly after 7 p.m., according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. FAA records also show Culbertson was involved in another crash with the same plane in early 2000 out-

See CULBERTSON, Page 5

dents and five staff members involved in Residence Life and Housing discussed credentials of the chapters that applied for residence, according to Tate. These include a chapter’s ability to fill a particular house and its accomplishments in the current year. The students and staff then submitted their recommendations for the housing changes to Director of ResLife Operations Mary Romestant for final approval.

Food Advisory Committee Emory (FACE) announced that Atlantabased Highland Bakery will replace Einstein Bros Bagels at the Goizueta Business School during winter break. David Furhman, senior director of the University Food Service Administration, said he hopes the restaurant will be ready to open Jan. 6, which would give the restaurant five days of operation before students arrive back on campus for the spring semester. However, Furhman added that the estimation is entirely dependent on the timing of receiving both fire and health permits, which may delay the restaurant’s opening until Jan. 13. FACE made the announcement yesterday during their final meeting of the semester. FACE is an organization comprised of students that holds monthly open meetings to solicit student feedback regarding campus dining options. The Emory Highland Bakery, a local Atlanta bake shop, with be the venue’s fifth location. The restaurant already has locations in Midtown, Buckhead and the Old Fourth Ward as well as on the Georgia Institute of Technology’s campus. “This is going to sort of be the higher end of dining options on campus, if you will,” Furhman said. “It’s going to fill a missing piece of dining on campus.” Emory’s Highland Bakery menu is based off the Georgia Tech location’s menu and will include soups, salads, sandwiches, omelets, pancakes and many other options, according to Furhman. According to College senior and

—Contact Lydia O’Neal lmoneal@emory.edu

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mory ushered in the holiday season with a celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, which coincided with Thanksgiving Day. Chabad erected a 12-foot menorah, which was lit for each of the eight days of Hanukkah. A number of Christmas trees were also erected around campus, including one at Asbury Circle.

GREEK LIFE

Fraternities to Move Houses; Some Remain By Lydia O’Neal Greek Beat Writer Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) fraternity will retain its house at 8 Eagle Row and Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig) fraternity will retain its house on 20 Eagle Row for the 2014-2015 academic year, according to Jeff Tate, assistant director of operations for sorority and fraternity housing. Additionally, Chi Phi fraternity will move to the Asbury House, a theme house on Peavine Creek Road,

while Asian interest fraternity Xi Kappa will move from Asbury House to 13 Eagle Row, where Chi Phi currently resides. ZBT — which received its official charter in fall 2008 after 10 years as a colony — first leased 8 Eagle Row after Chi Phi lost its charter in March 2009. Yet, Chi Phi, which returned to Emory last fall, still owns the house under the Phoenix Plan, which provides fraternities with long-term housing through signed agreements. Despite Chi Phi’s return to campus,

when the issue came down to fraternity membership numbers and performance, the ResLife committee and director both favored ZBT remaining there, according to Tate. Meanwhile, Kappa Sig moved into 20 Eagle Row in fall 2013 following the four-year suspension of Phi Delta Theta fraternity due to hazing violations, according to an August 2013 Wheel article. Through a year-to-year assignment process for fraternities without historical rights to a house, four stu-

Emory Reacts to Mandela’s Death

QUILTS COMMEMORATING AIDS

College freshman Amanda Camp “I think it’s very sad. I learned about his impact on the issue of equality in South Africa and the world as a whole during school, and he was one of those rare figures, like MLK and Gandhi, who just cared about people and making the world a better place. The world lost a great man.”

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History professor Clifton Crais James Crissman/Photo Editor

mory AIDS Awareness Club displayed quilts commemorating the lives of AIDS victims. The quilts, which were originally supposed to be on the Quadrangle, were moved into the Winship Ballroom due to rain.

EVENT

Lafayette Discusses Civil Rights Era By Naomi Maisel Campus Life Beat Writer Revered for his work with voting rights and social justice, Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr. shared stories of the violence and social and political progress he experienced during the modern civil rights movement at an event on Tuesday. The Robert W. Woodruff Library and the Manuscript, Archives and Rare Books Library (MARBL) spon-

sored the event, according to Ginger Smith, director of library external affairs. In addition to being an accomplished civil rights activist, Lafayette is most famous for his work with voting rights for blacks in Selma, Ala. He is also acclaimed for the work he did with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),

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according to the moderator Holly Crenshaw, director of communications of Woodruff Library. Approximately 40 staff, faculty and students listened from the audience as Crenshaw asked Lafayette about his experiences with the civil rights movement and the motivation behind his novel. “Voting is important because that’s where the power really is,” Lafayette

“Nelson Mandela was one of the most extraordinary individuals of the past century. He was born into a world where racial injustice was enshrined in law and accepted by many. He came of age as institutionalized racism triumphed — in South Africa but also in the United States and, most tragically, in Western Europe. And he nobly fought racism at enormous personal cost, and triumphed in one of the most important political movements of the 20th century.”

College senior Carlos Fernandez “Mandela did more good for the world in 95 years than entire societies have accomplished throughout all of history. The world truly lost a hero.”

African Studies and WGSS Professor Pamela Scully “The death of Nelson Mandela has brought about mourning in the entire world ... I was doing email when I heard the news, and while I expected him to die, and in recent weeks have been mourning his terrible limbo between life and death, I still cried. Nelson Mandela brought wisdom, grit, and implacable integrity to the struggle to end Apartheid ... Nelson Mandela, you were a hero to so many of us in South Africa and beyond. My wish is that the world live up to your examples, and that you rest now in peace.”

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VILLAGE

Emory Village Gas Station For Sale By Sonam Vashi Copy Chief Emory Village’s vacated gas station is now for sale, with an asking price of $2.5 million, according to its real estate listing. Jimmy Parson owns and operates the gas station, which was first built in 1934 and was put up for sale around October, according to Alliance to Improve Emory Village (AIEV) Chair Todd Hill. He has owned it for 34 years, according to the Virginia Highlands/Druid Hills Patch. Since the property closed about a year and a half ago, Parson has been deciding what to do with the station. Yellow tape and traffic cones have since blockaded the area, which is located next to Doc Chey’s and Falafel King. Located in the center of the commercial district next to the Emory Village Park, the .22-acre former Chevron gas station is one of the largest properties in the Village, accord-

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NEWS

Friday, December 6, 2013

NEWS ROUNDUP National, Local and Higher Education News • The archbishop of Boston announced Thursday morning that Pope Francis plans to set up a Vatican committee to prevent the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church and offer help to victims. The announcement followed the Pope’s meeting to discuss reforms with his eight cardinal advisers. Though earlier this week Pope Francis expressed his compassion for victims of sex abuse by priests around the world, the Vatican refused a United Nations request for information on alleged abuse by priests, nuns and monks on Tuesday.

attacks on the defense ministry in Yemen on Thursday morning. At the gated entrance to the city of Sanaa, a suicide car bomb detonated just before gun battle erupted at a hospital inside. No militant group has admitted to carrying out the attack. While Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser Ahmed was visiting Washington, another government minister blamed militants linked to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh for the violence. By late Thursday morning, however, officials said the situation was under control and most of the gunmen had been killed.

• An American teacher was shot dead while jogging in Libya’s Fweihat district Thursday morning. The teacher, identified as Ronnie Smith, taught chemistry at International School Benghazi, a Libyan-owned institute that follows an American curriculum. Though no group has come forward in admitting to carrying out the attack, nine people died in clashes between the Libyan army and the Islamist militia Ansar al-Sharia last week. Many suspect the group of killing U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stephens in 2012.

• A new report by environmental data company CDP named at least 29 companies incorporating an upcoming corporate tax on carbon pollution into their long-term financial plans. Several of these firms include ExxonMobil, Walmart and American Electric Power. Though the shape and size of the emissions tax remained unclear, State Department negotiators at United Nations climate talks pledged that the U.S. will cut its carbon emissions 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.

• At least 29 people died and more than 70 were injured in a series of

— Compiled by Senior Staff Writer Lydia O’Neal

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This Week In Emory History

POLICE RECORD • On Nov. 14 at 1:22 p.m., officers received a call from an Emory student who said her wallet was stolen. The student claims her wallet was stolen between Nov. 12 at 2:15 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. of the following day. Someone made a fraudulent charge on her card at Cox Hall for $10.17. She deactivated the cards when she found out the charge was made. • On Nov. 21 at 8:03 a.m., a fire alarm at the Michael C. Carlos Museum was triggered. The security guard at the location said that a painter was using a heat gun in the museum. It is believed that the heat from the heat gun triggered the fire alarm, which was reset. The director of fire safety was notified.

• On Nov. 21 at midnight, officers received a report that a teak bench was broken in the vicinity of Longstreet-Means Residence Hall. The value of the bench is $1,200. The complainant also reported that several potted plants in front of the residence hall were overturned. • On Nov. 23 at 4:47 a.m., officers responded to a call regarding a fight at Clairmont Tower. An Emory student said that he got into a fight with another individual. He said he did not know who the individual was, but he was hit on the right side of his face. The student was transported to the hospital.

stolen in the Robert W. Woodruff Library. The student went to the bathroom, and when she returned, her wallet was missing. The wallet contained her driver’s license, an EmoryCard and $15 cash. At least $122 in fraudulent charges has been made on her credit card. The incident has been turned over to an investigator. • Between Nov. 15 at 2:00 p.m. and Nov. 18 at noon, a bike was stolen in front of Cox Hall. The white Trek bike is valued at $400.

— Compiled by Crime Beat Writer Brandon Fuhr

• On Nov. 18 between 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., a student’s wallet was

Dec. 8, 1989 In December 1989, five freshmen met with administration officials to propose a student-run video store opening in the fall of 1990. The business would be the first student-run corporation on campus. Ryan Udell, the group’s acting chief executive officer, planned to offer comedy, drama and action VHS tape rentals on a nightly basis at either Cox Hall or within the DUC. Udell expressed hopes to eventually run a full-service video store, complete with cassette tape and even VCR rentals. The store, “Video 101,” would employ students while supplying videos to those unable to drive to the nearby West Coast Video store.

EVENTS AT EMORY FRIDAY Event: International Coffee Hour Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Winship Ballroom, DUC Event: Bach’s Lunch Time: 12 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall Event: What Exactly Is an Elf? On Chinese Translations of Tolkien Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Modern Languages 201 Event: Fitness Emory HIIT Class Time: 12:30-1 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center 4th Floor Multipurpose Room Event: Georgia Tech and Emory: Engineering Solutions for Unmet Clinical Needs Time: 2-4 p.m. Location: Health Sciences Research Building, Rollins Auditorium Event: Emory Engaged: Ongoing Initiatives in Liberal Education Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library Jones Room Event: Pre-Suf-Fixes: Catellier Dance Projects (CDP) Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Event: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Time: 8 p.m. Location: Glenn Auditorium

SATURDAY Event: Slices of Time: A Dynamic Performance Showcase Based on Original Ethnographic Research Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Location: Theater Lab, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Event: Pre-Suf-Fixes: Catellier Dance Projects (CDP) Time: 8 p.m. Location: Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Event: Glenn Memorial United

SUNDAY Methodist Church Worship Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Location: The Little Chapel in the Church School Building Event: Emory University Worship With The Rev. Lyn Pace Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Cannon Chapel Event: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Worship

Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Glenn Sanctuary/ Auditorium Event: Pre-Suf-Fixes: Catellier Dance Projects (CDP) Time: 2 p.m. Location: Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Event: Emory Wind Ensemble Time: 4 p.m. Location: Emerson Concert Hall Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Event: The Gathering @ 5:05 Worship Time: 5:05-6:05 p.m. Location: Ward Fellowship Hall at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Event: Echoes of Asia Time: 7 p.m. Location: Performing Arts Studio, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts

MONDAY Event: Queer Coffee Klatch Time: 9-11 a.m. Location: E232, DUC Event: Deutscher Mittagstisch Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Dooley’s Den in Cox Hall Food Court Event: Peer-Tutoren (Justin Groot) Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Modern Languages 219 Event: A “Religion of Images”: Theories of Visual and Verbal Representation in Japanese Buddhism Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: Candler School of Theology 102 Event: Summer Study Abroad Open House Advising Hours Time: 4-5 p.m. Location: Candler Library 200 Event: DARE Hablar — Spanish Conversation Club Time: 6-7 p.m. Location: White Hall Main Lobby Event: Emory University Symphony Orchestra Time: 8 p.m. Location: Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

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HOSPITAL

Hospital Develops New ICU Data Analysis Software By Harmeet Kaur Health Sciences Beat Writer Emory University Hospital is using software from IBM and Excel Medical Electronics (EME) in its intensive care unit (ICU) that will allow health care providers to analyze data in real time. The technology applies powerful analytics to massive volumes of data while that data is “in motion,” according to representatives from IBM. “Patient data in the ICU is constantly changing, and streaming analytics can provide insights to doctors and nurses in real time,” IBM representatives wrote in an email to the Wheel. In traditional ICUs, data is generated in a continuous stream, yielding large volumes of information, according to Director of the Emory Center for Critical Care Timothy Buchman. Although the stream is continuous, the process of analyzing the data is not. According to Buchman, the data must be stored and subsequently analyzed, in the hopes that the generated sample of data is representative. Buchman said that continuous data streams create a paradox: detecting patterns and making decisions becomes increasingly difficult with greater amounts of data. These large masses of data are overwhelming for health care providers, and have resulted in a rise of standardized practices that produce the greatest good for the greatest number of patients, Buchman said. This method, he said, does not necessarily yield the best outcome for each individual patient. “We who care for patients are so deluged with data that we all too easily miss the forest for the trees,” Buchman wrote in an email to the Wheel. Buchman wrote that use of the streaming analytics software was aimed at achieving better health, better care and lower costs. “[These tools] are intended to ensure that we deliver the right care, right now, every time,” Buchman wrote in an email to the Wheel. Buchman wrote that the people working hands-on with the patients are increasingly non-physician

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providers. For this reason, he noted that these health care providers needed simpler tools that enabled safer and more efficient care. In contrast, Buchman wrote, future generations of physicians would be assessed on their ability to manage large populations of patients. Buchman wrote that the new streaming and analytic software would provide more reliable information about how patients are doing, earlier than ever before. According to IBM representatives, predictive analytics in health care could allow for earlier clinical intervention, which could result in more effective and less expensive treatment. IBM illustrated this point through the example of sepsis, a full-body inflammatory illness caused by severe infection. According to the Mayo Clinic website, sepsis patients require close monitoring and treatment in a hospital ICU. The Mayo Clinic website states that early and aggressive treatment can boost chances of surviving sepsis. IBM representatives said the streaming analytics technology could aid in early identification of the illness, which could significantly improve outcomes. “We believe that eventually, streaming analytics will be commonplace in medical institutions, and will allow doctors to provide predictive care to their patients,” IBM representatives wrote in the email. “It could be a transformative improvement in patient care.” According to the IBM representatives, this new streaming analytics technology is being used at other medical institutions as well, including the University of California, Los Angeles’ Department of Neurosurgery and the Columbia University Medical Center. In addition, the technology is now being utilized to improve public transportation, speed up financial analysis and prevent the spread of forest fires, among the numerous other uses.

ing to the Virginia Highland/Druid Hills Patch. “The gas station is a little bit of an unsightly situation,” Hill said. “I’d love to see something happen there. We don’t want vacant storefronts, which send a negative message to visitors and the community.” Parson declined to comment. The possibility of another business replacing the gas station may add to Emory Village’s numerous recent transformations, including the construction of a roundabout and plaza, more sidewalks and an influx of new restaurants and businesses. The Village’s 2007 overlay district, a document containing local zoning restriction regulations that the AIEV submitted to DeKalb County, technically does not allow gas or service stations. But Parson owned the station before the overlay district was set, so his business was grandfathered in. Because of this, he is the only individual permitted by the overlay district to own a gas station in that location. AIEV Vice Chair Cynthia Tauxe said she feels that businesses other than a gas station may attract more bikers and walkers. “We want something more pedestrian-friendly,” Tauxe said. “It’s a very exciting property, right next to the Emory Village Plaza. We’re trying to make it more attractive.” The Village’s overlay zoning does not allow businesses like day-care, liquor stores or drive-through restaurants in the commercial area, but College junior Ben Cheng said he would like to see something new. “I want to see something that would draw more students to go to the Village,” Cheng said. “I feel like Emory Village is not as appealing as other areas around colleges.” Hill said he would like to see more unique businesses, like the new Ink & Elm restaurant and lounge. “We want to keep the character of the Village, not dominate it by national chain stores,” he said College sophomore Max Goodley said he would like to see a record store or video store in the Village.

—Contact Harmeet Kaur at hbhagra@emory.edu

— Contact Sonam Vashi at svashi2@emory.edu

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MEDICINE

GREEK LIFE

Greek Life Sees New Chapters, Record Numbers Medical School, Healthcare

Collaborate on Joint Initiative

By Lydia O’Neal Greek Beat Writer

Greek Housing Hosts First Ever ‘Light Up the Row’ For the first time, fraternities and sororities on Eagle Row will decorate their houses and lodges for Light Up the Row, a collaboration between the Student Programming Council (SPC), Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Intersorority Council (ISC), according to College junior and ISC Vice President of Programming Amanda Tendler. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, all houses will plug in their lights at 6 p.m. “We want Light Up the Row to become an annual event during the holiday time to bring in the holiday spirit and share something special as a community,” Tendler wrote in an email to the Wheel. “Ideally, we’d love to expand beyond the Row. It would be a great idea to collaborate with ResLife and have the freshman and sophomore dorms participate as well.” ISC is also collaborating with Artificial Ice Events and finalizing the details of a possible ice skating rink on sorority lawn, where hot chocolate and complementary skates will be provided. If ISC succeeds in holding this event with the help of Artificial Ice Events, students can skate free of charge on the 40-foot-by-40-foot rink, which will be open from 5-7 p.m. The two events were originally scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, but were postponed due to inclement weather.

Four New Greek Chapters Come to Campus The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) gave South Asian interest fraternity Sigma Beta Rho, National Multicultural Greek Council sorority Theta Nu Xi and Latino interest fraternity Lambda Upsilon Lambda the rights to begin building membership on campus in the coming semesters. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) chapter Sigma Gamma Rho has also successfully reestablished its Pi Omicron colony on Emory’s campus after its members graduated, leaving the chapter vacant in 2007. Campus Life Assistant Director for Student Organizations Natasha Hopkins has been leading the AfricanAmerican interest sorority’s return and will host campus events this spring, according to Doctor. If each MGC chapter successfully assembles a founding class, according to MGC President and College senior Grace Xia, Sigma Beta Rho may recruit as early as next semester, while recruitment for Theta Nu Xi may begin in fall 2014 and for Lambda Upsilon Lambda in spring 2015, Xia said. The decision to officially invite the MGC chapters to Emory’s

campus came after each gave a presentation to potentially interested students and staff at various campus locations. Viewers then filled out surveys on the presentations and submitted them to MGC executives, who voted on which chapters to include just after the final presentation on Oct. 29. “We had a lot of helpful feedback, a lot of constructive criticism,” Xia said. “It was generally very positive — Emory is very ready to accept new chapters on campus.” Lambda Theta Phi, one of the four chapters attempting to colonize, or build its founding class prior to recruitment, did not receive MGC’s affirmative vote. According to Xia, MGC executives felt that there was only room for one additional Latino interest fraternity, while two — Lambda Upsilon Lambda and Lambda Theta Phi — applied to colonize at Emory and one — Lambda Theta Alpha — already existed within MGC. Considering the College’s Latino population, assistant director of Sorority and Fraternity Life

Arthur Doctor said the MGC expansion committee “felt that another Latino interest fraternity was not needed at Emory, because it’s such a small part of the community to begin with.” As for Intersorority Council (ISC) and Interfraternity Council (IFC) rush this spring, Doctor said he thinks the new MGC chapters will not have much of an effect due to their smaller numbers and different schedules and methods of recruitment. Xia, however, said she thinks the new chapters “will widen the pool of Greek Life without necessarily taking from the pools of other [ISC] sororities and [IFC] fraternities.” Each of the three new chapters will provide information tables at Asbury Circle during upcoming Wonderful Wednesdays and will continue presenting to interested students throughout the next semester in attempts to assemble a founding class, according to Xia. While no such event dates have been set thus far, Xia said the groups would likely arrange the majority of their events over the winter break.

Novemberfest Sees Record Participant Numbers A record-breaking number of underclassmen girls lined up outside the sorority lodges for Novemberfest — a preview of Intersorority Council (ISC) recruitment — on Saturday, Nov. 23. Between 390 and 400 girls registered for the event this year, while just 364 signed up last year, according to College senior and ISC Vice

President for Recruitment Rebecca Rosen. Though around 20 of the girls who signed up did not attend, a similar number did so last year as well, due to sports events and other obligations. As far as spring rush and recruitment, Rosen said she thinks “we’ll definitely see an increase

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from last year,” as ISC has been sending direct emails to female freshmen and College sophomore students throughout the semester.

By Harmeet Kaur Health Sciences Beat Writer Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine are launching a joint initiative called Emory Medicine, which will involve maximizing resources to improve efficiency in health care delivery. School of Medicine Dean Christian Larsen said the initiative will entail a tighter alignment of resources and an integration of leadership structures within Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine. Larsen explained that he and Emory Healthcare CEO John Fox will be collaborating closely to develop ways that their respective teams can work together. He said the initiative emphasized business discipline, budgeting and the standardization of operations in order to reduce costs and reallocate resources. “The care of the patient is what drives our clinical care,” Larsen said. “But our research and our teaching is all about better serving our patients and really finding solutions to their problems.” Larsen said the initiative developed from a “shared vision” between Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine, regarding organization and prioritization in serving patients. The Emory Medicine initiative, Larsen said, is an effort to tailor care to patients’ needs and to train health care providers to lead in the future. “It’s an initiative for Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine to work together to better coordinate our resources and processes for the development of our strategic clinical programs going forward,” Fox said. Larsen said integration and interdependence were already evident in the relationship between the School of Medicine’s Division of Cardiology

ALUMNI

Cook Named New Emory Alumni Association Vice President By Stephen Fowler Central Administration Beat Writer Sarah Craven Cook (‘95C) has been named the next senior associate vice president for the Emory Alumni Association (EAA), effective in January, the University announced Nov. 21. Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Susan Cruse named Cook to the position, according to a Nov. 21 University press release. Cook will replace current EAA Vice President Allison Dykes, who was named vice president and secretary of the University last month, also effective in January. Cook has worked for the EAA since 2001 and served as senior director for Initiatives and Technology

since 2007. In that position, Cook has overseen a three-year strategic plan, a new graphic identity through the “I’m In” campaign, the expansion of alumni access to resources and the publication of “The Emory Memory: Traditions, Legacy & Lore,” a brief history of Emory, according to the press release. In 2010, Cook received the Development and Alumni Relations Spirit of Emory Award. She has also served on several projects and committees ranging from the Emory Magazine editorial board to the Center for Women Advisory Board. In her new role, Cook will oversee the activities of the EAA, which encompasses 28 staff members and the more than 127,000 Emory alumni worldwide. Cook wrote in an email to the

Wheel that she aims to continue to increase the level of alumni engagement with the Emory community as leaders, volunteers and donors. “The ultimate goal of the Alumni Association is to foster a strong Emory network of both students and alumni around the world,” Cook wrote. “My goal is to continue to support our staff in creating the kind of programming, communications and peer-to-peer connections that build on our successful programs to help students and alumni regularly interact and support one another.” Some of the existing programs include Dinner with 12 Strangers, Emory career networking nights hosted in different regions and Homecoming activities, according to Cook. Away from Emory’s campus,

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The violence in Lafayette’s “I believe there is a deep wisdom accounts continued as he detailed in his words that is not always readily said about his work with voting rights the story of his arrest, though he said apparent,” Grabowitz said. and his experiences in Selma. prison was the place he felt the freest. He added that he was disappointed Lafayette said his interest in civil “You experience the meaning at the lack of student presence and rights was sparked by the fact that of life when you’ve made the deci- hoped that in the future, events such white members of the community sion to give it up,” Lafayette said. as these will be geared more toward were too “mean” “That’s when you undergraduates. and the black folks become free, totally According to Smith, this event was were too “afraid.” uninhibited.” the final program in a series related “Voting is important It was this issue Lafayette was to the exhibition, “And the Struggle that placed Lafayette because that’s where the also closely involved Continues: The Southern Christian on the academic with Martin Luther Leadership Conference’s (SCLC) power really is.” path that led him to King, Jr. Fight for Social Change,” which become a prominent He told the audi- has been in the Woodruff Library’s — Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., ence how Mr. King Schatten Gallery up until this week. leader and activist in civil rights leader had offered him a a number of social Smith added that SCLC records movements during job and told him and materials will remain in MARBL that era. to institutional- and be available for student and facOne of the strugize and nationalize ulty research. gles, he said, was finding publications non-violence. “Personal narratives are a powerin a library that allowed black people According to Lafayette, King was ful way to transmit knowledge from to enter. assassinated five hours later. one generation to the next,” Smith Lafayette also detailed his experiFollowing King’s advice, Lafayette said. ences as a part of the freedom riders, has worked with countless cases to She added that she hopes stua group of civil rights activists known spread non-violent movements such dents benefited from hearing a firstfor challenging segregation by rid- as with the freedom hand account of a ing racially desegregated buses into fighters in Nigeria. direct participant town. Lafayette pointin the civil rights “You experience the Lafayette also spoke about worked out an audience movement. meaning of life when ing with the “courageous eight” who member who had According to signed a petition for desegregating worked with him on you’ve made the decision Smith, events like schools in Selma. this project. to give it up. That’s when this one are meant Lafayette’s stories of his endeavors As Lafayette increase student you become free, totally to often included violence as he detailed pointed out, not interest in library uninhibited.” how he and two others were the target one of the freedom exhibitions. of a murder plot. fighters they taught She added that One man, Medgar Evers, was suc- have gone back to — Rev. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., this will provide the cessfully killed, and Lafayette was violence. civil rights leader library with a way attacked and spent the night in the College senior to share its array hospital, he said. Robert Grabowitz is of archives, manu“It was a major loss,” Lafayette a previous student of scripts and rare said. Lafayette’s and attended the event. books with the University and the He added that Evers was passion- Grabowitz said he found Lafayette Atlanta community. —Contact Naomi Maisel ate about creating change alongside to be a very inspiring storyteller and at namaise@emory.edu the people he was fighting for. teacher.

Cook said she wants the EAA to build pride among the Emory community by “sharing the inspiring stories of our alumni and students opening doors for one another, impacting their communities and investing in each other’s success.” Cook said Emory is an inspiring place to work, and she plans to use her role to inspire others. “I love to share that the U.S. Poet Laureate is on faculty at Emory, that I can listen to [National Public Radio] and hear Emory graduates and that we have become a model of sustainability in the country,” Cook said. “There are dozens of stories like these happening all the time, and I see my role as helping to connect alumni to these stories and to inspire them to share their own.” One benefit of working with the

EAA for so long is the ability to both see and affect change, Cook said. “We are all over social media now because our recent graduates are there, but we are also engaging our oldest graduates in meaningful ways too,” Cook said. “I like being part of an organization that is wonderfully dynamic but also values and fosters tradition and history.” Cook said she looks forward to her future in the EAA and is excited to make a positive impact on the alumni community. “We have a great story to share with alumni and students – that no matter when you graduate, the positive impact the University has on the world is part of your own Emory story,” she said.

FACE Co-Chair Michael Sacks, the restaurant will be open Monday through Friday. However, he added, the University is considering opening the bakery during weekends as the bakery at other locations is very popular on those days. “Entertaining the idea of maybe opening on the weekends given that there is business is a possibility we are very receptive to,” Sacks said. FACE found that students were tired of bagels in the feedback they collected, Furhman said. “[Einstein’s] was somewhat of a narrow-scope menu,” Furhman said. “It was bagels for breakfast, bagel sandwich for lunch. Do you want a toasted bagel or a pumpernickel bagel or a bagel thin?” The addition of local restaurants to campus such as D.B.A. BBQ and Twisted Taco during the summer renovation is part of a greater vision for dining on Emory’s campus, which included the renovation of Cox Hall this summer. Furhman said he hopes to continue to update and offer a wide variety of high-quality food selections on campus. Students said in the feedback that they wanted a new venue that offered more variety including hot entrées, Furhman said. Corner Bakery Café and Panera Bread were also considered, according to Furhman. Furhman went to the Georgia Tech campus’ Highland Bakery when he was looking into options to replace the bagel chain. He said he was so impressed that he proposed the idea to FACE.

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Discussions between Highland Bakery, Sodexo and Emory began in May and carried throughout the summer and fall, Furhman said. “It’s not a chain like Panera or [Einstein Bros.],” Sacks said. “[Highland Bakery] is much more open to future changes, changes we had up front and all sorts of differences.” Sacks said the restaurant’s flexibility allowed them to work to adjust the menu to cater to student needs. Furhman added that Highland Bakery was a better choice over regular chain restaurants because they don’t have the “rigid, stringent sort of corporate franchise rules and regulations about everything.” “Whether it be square footage or particular lighting, [Highland Bakery] had a lot more flexibility,” he said. Karoline Porcello, B-School junior and FACE co-chair, said the restaurant’s flexibility allowed them to reduce portion sizes to help bring the price point down and accommodate the average student’s lifestyle. Many students said they are excited for the new restaurant. “I’m an Atlanta native and I’ve actually gotten to eat there a couple of times in Buckhead, and it’s really delicious,” B-School junior Ben Cheriyan said. “It’s always been good. I am a big fan of their omelets.” College sophomore Casey Costello said she is looking forward to checking out the menu because she has heard great things about Highland Bakery.

side Corning, Ark. when the engine briefly lost power. Culbertson was born July 23, 1951 and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974 before attending the Emory University School of Medicine. He had been a faculty member at Emory since 1986, having also graduated from the School of Medicine in 1978 and undergoing his residency in plastic surgery at Emory from 1982 to 1984. Many friends and colleagues remember Culbertson as dedicated to both his city and his patients. Culbertson contributed to numerous publications and textbooks and lectured nationally and internationally, according to a Dec. 5 University press release. In addition, he traveled to Navajo reservations for many years to provide instruction on surgery. “Jack was a very special person,” Grant Carlson, Wadley R. Glenn Professor of Surgery at the School of Medicine and chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, told WSB-TV. “He took care of people other doctors couldn’t.” In a Dec. 5 University press release, Emory’s Executive Vice President for Health Affairs Wright Caughman said: “On behalf of all of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center faculty and staff, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to Dr. Culbertson’s family. We do not know the circumstances surrounding the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.” According to an obituary on Legacy.com, Culbertson was a teacher in all respects of life, sharing his knowledge and passion for the world with his friends and family. “Having known Jack from his many trips Shiprock, New Mexico to work with the Navajo, I will always remember his enthusiasm for life, his humor, his generosity and his desire to teach and to learn,” wrote Shelly Ahmann, an Atlanta surgeon, in his guest book on Legacy.com. “My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by many.” In addition to flying, Culbertson enjoyed skiing, fly-fishing, ice hockey, carpentry and mountaineering. Culbertson is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his children, Kirby Steele Culbertson, John “Jake” Harrison Culbertson III and Katharine Louise Culbertson; his mother, Grace Culbertson; and his sisters, Marian Burke and Katharine Prentice.

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and the care delivery for cardiovascular disease in Emory Healthcare. Fox added that collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine is not a new concept, but that the Emory Medicine initiative indicates a more deliberate effort to work together. “The more that the School [of Medicine] and Emory Healthcare are working on issues, the more we can be more effective in helping faculty deal with all these changes going on,” Fox said. Among the changes facing the healthcare industry are sequestration cuts and the rising health care needs of the baby boom generation. “Academic medicine and healthcare in general in this country are in the midst of unprecedented levels of change,” Larsen said. “This initiative is about allowing us to position ourselves to not only succeed but to lead the change that needs to happen on a national and local level.” Larsen said this initiative will specifically help the School of Medicine control its cost structure, which is experiencing a significant decline in funding due to the sequestration cuts. He cited shared administrative services as an example of reducing costs by eliminating duplicate services. “A lot of Emory Healthcare physicians are faculty in the School of Medicine, and those faculty live in the two worlds of Emory Healthcare and the School [of Medicine],” Fox said. Larsen said leadership from Emory Healthcare and the School of Medicine had already met for a planning retreat. He said both leaderships are in the process of developing goals and measures to achieve these goals, saying that they expect to finalize their priorities by early next year.

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Bringing in The Bakery FACE and Emory Dining at It Again Emory Dining and Food Advisory Committee Emory (FACE) confirmed with the Wheel this week that local Atlanta restaurant Highland Bakery will be replacing Einstein Bros Bagels in the Goizueta Business School. We are pleased to hear about this change, and we want to give two thumbs up to both Emory Dining and FACE who, in the past year, have played major roles in revamping dining options across campus. The menu of Highland Bakery provides a great assortment of food options — from classic brunch items to healthy lunches, along with a fully stocked pastry bakery. Beyond that, it is great to hear that Emory is bringing in a local bakery rather than another chain restaurant, a homey alternative to the large national chains that tend to set up on and around Emory’s campus. Combined with the addition of DBA Barbeque in Cox Hall this fall, Highland Bakery is another move in the right direction in terms of localizing Emory dining. Still, it isn’t just the choice of food venue that is appealing. Emory Dining plans on completely changing the space that Highland Bakery will occupy, aiming to give it more of a modern and cozy feel where students will want to gather and relax. Emory needs more places like this, and we are happy to hear of the positive change in the space. Through focus groups and surveys, Emory Dining and FACE have been working to improve food choices across campus in the past year. We would like to give a shout-out to both David Furhman, senior director of Emory Dining, and FACE members for continuing to make major, positive changes to our campus’ food options, changes that continue to surprise and excite Emory students. It’s not always easy to please a campus with so many different tastes, but it is great to see our university taking students’ food preferences to heart.

Sharing Culture Over Dinner Thanksgiving 101 Integrates Student Body Staff in the Office of International Affairs and the Office of the Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life at Emory sponsored a “Thanksgiving 101” for international students that took place on Thursday, Nov. 21 — Thanksgiving — in Brooks Commons in Cannon Chapel. The event provided students with the opportunity to break bread, share stories and listen to a presentation about the Thanksgiving tradition. The goal of the event was to offer students whose homes are far away from Atlanta — and thus were unable to travel home for Thanksgiving — a warm and casual environment to share Thanksgiving traditions with other American Emory community members. We hope “Thanksgiving 101” sets a precedent for years to come. We at the Wheel found this event great for a few reasons. Considering the international student enrollment has doubled in the past 10 years, this event was an effective way to integrate different cultures and break down boundaries between students of the Emory community. It also was a warm and welcoming gesture to give international students the opportunity to learn more about an American tradition. There was no pushing, or “stuffing,” of culture in the faces of these students. Rather the event served as a voluntary and educational experience to bring students together in the spirit of the holidays. The above staff editorials represent the majority opinion of the Wheel’s

ROSS FOGG

Consumerism and Black Friday A Consideration of Declining American Values

As news reports of people waiting outside front doors for hours, literally fighting with one another over products, become commonplace this time of year, one can only assume that Black Friday is little more than a spectacle — and an ugly one at that. In short, it is an extremely shameful, embarrassing thing to watch, but more importantly it says more about a lack of values in public life and offers a great opportunity to check in with the country’s ethos. The ways in which people spend their time and money editorial board. are some of the best indications of their values and our consumer culture leaves much to be desired in this regard. This country has been sold on the idea that longstanding happiness and fulfillment are imminent with a few more purchases — we value things, worship money and disregard people, so there shouldn’t be much of a surprise. At the heart of Black Friday shopping is a desperate need to justify oneself by purchasing products before and at a lower price than others or fulfilling an empty sense of adventure. But very little of the ordeal actually has to do with the products themselves. Instead, corporations have unequivocally outsmarted the American public by manufacturing an event, which feeds off the consumer’s most basic impulses. John Culbertson, chief of plastic surgery at Emory University Hospital Holiday shopping reveals much about Midtown and associate professor of surgery at the Emory School the broader consumer-based economic sysof Medicine, was killed in a single-engine plane crash on Monday. tem, which encourages such lack of virtue. We at the Wheel want to offer our condolences to Culbertson’s family, friends and Something like Black Friday could never colleagues. Culbertson was an important member of the Emory community, where have existed in an agricultural or manufache left a lasting impact both in and outside the realm of medicine. He will be missed. turing-based economy. It is the product of an economic system that excels in training individuals to consume as much as possible and to disregard any injury it causes to others. It is no coincidence that an economy and culture based upon consumption and fleeting HE MORY HEEL self-interest has coincided with other moral Arianna Skibell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF embarrassments prevalent in this country in Jordan Friedman Executive Editor recent decades like the rising obesity rate, Lane Billings Managing Editor high numbers of divorce and personal debt, Volume 95 | Number 25 income inequality and though less-quantifiCopy Chief Asst. Copy Chiefs Sonam Vashi Benazir Wehelie able, a growing sense of loneliness. News Editors Harmeet Kaur Business and Advertising Dustin Slade Asst. News Editor There is also a beautiful bit of irony Karishma Mehrotra Rupsha Basu Editorials Editor Asst. Photo Editor Akeel Williams BUSINESS MANAGER that millions of Americans engaged in such Priyanka Krishnamurthy Thomas Han behavior to celebrate, at least in theory, the Blaire Chennault Sales Manager Student Life Editor Asst. Sports Editor Jenna Kingsley beginning of the Christmas season only a Zak Hudak Maggie Daorai Design Manager Arts & Entertainment Editor Asst. Features Editors week after Pope Francis admonished the Emelia Fredlick Zoe Mesirow Account Executives Sports Editor immorality of consumer capitalism. As Ashley Bianco Bryce Robertson, Lena Erpaiboon, Salaar Ahmed, Ryan Smith Associate Editors Christopher Hwang Przybylski, Annabelle Zhuno, Julia Francis succinctly wrote: “Today’s economic Photo Editor Vincent Xu James Crissman Leonardos mechanisms promote inordinate consumpEmily Lin Features Editor Business/Advertising Office Number Nathaniel Ludewig Nick Bradley tion, yet it is evident that unbridled consumer(404) 727-6178 Nicholas Sommariva Online Editor ism combined with inequality proves doubly Ross Fogg damaging to the social fabric.” Black Friday clearly is not going anywhere The Emory Wheel welcomes letters and op-ed submissions from the Emory community. — companies depend on it almost as much Letters should be limited to 300 words and op-eds should be limited to 700. Those selected as its consumers do. But American values may be shortened to fit allotted space or edited for grammar, punctuation and libelous content. and the ways in which we interact with one Submissions reflect the opinions of individual writers and not of the Wheel Editorial Board another and find a sense of fulfillment can or Emory University. Send e-mail to askibel@emory.edu or postal mail to The Emory Wheel, use some serious, yet simple improvements. Drawer W, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. The easiest of which is buying products online, which is becoming more common. If

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parting with discounted products or waiting a few days after the madness subsides is too much to bear, this medium at least allows consumers to maintain more of their dignity and to avoid the carnival of the event, assuming of course, that the product, rather than the experience, is the end goal. A simple consideration of the retail workers who take time away from their friends and families would go a long way, especially considering the increase of store openings on Thanksgiving Day rather than the following Friday — a natural byproduct of consumer demand. It is also worthwhile to be mindful that many of the people on the other side of the counter earn less than a living wage while customers are happy to spend money in a mindless fashion.

No one is going to knock down doors to do so, but if people are so anxious to spend their money, wouldn’t it be more impactful and lasting if donated? An organization like Heifer International, which gives animals to families around the world to provide food and help farm, exemplifies a far more positive alternative with the goal to end poverty and hunger. It also seems a much more appropriate act than fighting and quarrelling given the context of the Christmas season. Better yet, a more substantial sense of personal satisfaction is practically guaranteed if this type of celebration of the holidays takes priority. With that in mind, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Online Editor Ross Fogg is a College senior from Fayetteville, Ga.

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Resurrection Through the Internet That One Guy From That Movie About Cars Died HARRISON FARINA \ If you don’t know who Paul Walker is, you’re not alone. You’re with me and the millions of other Americans that had no idea who Paul Walker is, or at one point did but forgot. Walker was an American actor known for his role in The Fast and the Furious franchise — a collection of action movies and video games that basically is about Vin Diesel driving fast through explosions. Walker, who held a significant role in the series, died last week — ironically enough, in a fiery car accident. As news of this surfaced, I watched social media outlets flood with grief at the 40-yearold star’s death. My Facebook was flowered with statuses like “RIP Paul Walker :(,” “Paul Walker died, I’m so sad” and “RIP Paul Walker, I’m so sad.” And as I stared into a sentimental quote superimposed on a black and white image of his face, I realized something: I don’t care that Paul Walker died, and neither do you, probably. This is not to trivialize Walker’s death, or death in general. What happened was still a tragedy, and it obviously carried enormous negative significance, particularly to Walker’s family, friends and coworkers. Regardless of whether anyone personally knew or enjoyed Walker, his passing was objectively unfortunate and sad. What doesn’t make sense, though, is that there was mass mourning. Perhaps this phenomenon of mass, hollow bereavement is better understood through another example. Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple, died of pancreatic cancer in 2011, and the world found itself in a hysterical frenzy of web tears. There was a passel of Facebook statuses, tweets, articles, blog posts and mawkishly minimalistic eulogistic images that heralded the man as a visionary, hero, genius and “great guy” — despite the fact that most of these people didn’t even

know Jobs, and those who did personally, including his colleagues, friends and own sister, unanimously conceded that the guy was a complete a--hole. But a lot people like playing “Candy Crush,” and some subsequently felt compelled to compose a 140 character commemoration about how they are “literally crying right now.” This kind of pedestrian, rapid-response to death is not only directed towards celebrities and influential figures in society — we see it happen with everyday people as well. In the wake of neighborhood deaths, particularly in high school, I remember witnessing an outpour of eerily mournful posts, most of which were preceded by the phrase “I didn’t really know you, but...” When presented with death, regardless of the relationship with the deceased, there is a general inclination to feed into an echoing and vacant somber song, and while I understand that the passing of any human being is inherently, collectively painful, mass mourning ultimately confuses me. This is certainly a spectacle that has sprung out from the Internet, and I am hesitant to wholly claim that it’s something that is ultimately “okay” or “bad.” I don’t know exactly how I feel about it, and I think to dismiss a response to any death of any manner as superficial, empty, misguided and attentionseeking is too pessimistic. This kind of cursory reaction to death is interesting, and it should not be disdained or even rejected just because it’s half-hearted. Perhaps, even, it could be directed in a more constructive way. The Internet has certainly brought people within closer proximity to each other and their doings — even if this proximity is virtual. If something like Walker’s death had happened 20 years ago, we probably wouldn’t have heard about it, because, let’s be honest — how many people really care about The Fast and the Furious series?

The vast accessibility and immediacy of massive amounts of information almost forces a response. Though this perfunctory “give and take” between humans and information and other humans can be cultivated into something much grander — a more universal capacity for empathy, a cathartic reaction to the human condition, but most importantly, a more comprehensive understanding of our own mortality. The Internet facilitates this mysterious and oddly emotional response to death which certainly has the possibility to grow into a more advanced, empathetic connection with not just one person, but all people in general. The intrinsic meaninglessness of not only the Internet but existence itself does not mean, however, that it isn’t necessary to cherish our emotions, to hold them and articulate them with utmost sincerity, tenderness and love. Maybe the person who posted the “RIP Paul Walker” status was not mourning Walker himself, but all people, past, present and future — including himself. I wrote this article before hearing the devastating news of Nelson Mandela’s death. I felt dazed and wounded, and upon reading over the statuses, tweets and posts of my peers – both long and short, affected and prosaic, warm and devastated, I was touched. Though I still felt somewhat apprehensive – why are we reflexively externalizing our feelings about the passing of one of history’s brightest figures? What does this mean? Have we replaced a more withdrawn, internal reaction to death with one more demonstrative? How does saying, “I’m sad” on the Internet dilute or substantiate actual feeling? As I scrolled through posts I felt consoled, sorrowful and uplifted, but most of all, I simply felt – and there is something deeply valuable in this. That being said, I still don’t care that Paul Walker died. Harrison Farina is a College sophomore from Johns Creek, Ga.

The aging elevator in the back of the Dobbs University Center (DUC) grinds to a halt at the fifth floor. Its door rattles open, revealing a cluster of offices buzzing with activity. Thursday night is production night for The Emory Wheel, and its staff is hustling to ready the next day’s paper. In the newsroom, to the right, editors banter back and forth as they grind away at the paper’s layout. Bad jokes abound and cups of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee crowd the desks. Assistant editors work with writers on lastminute stories, and music blares in from the office across the hall, where the Sports editors are making their picks for the coming week’s games. The Student Life editor chatters with them as she arranges a puzzle of photos and blocks of text on a glowing monitor. In the business office to the left, copy editors have commandeered a cluster of computers and are checking each story for grammar and style. The room is oddly silent, save for the clatter of keyboards and the hum of fluorescent lights. During the week, the office is home to the Wheel’s business team, whose sales prowess keeps the editorial staff in business. In a small office at the center of this organized chaos, the executive board — the editor-in-chief, executive editor and managing editor – keeps watch. These editors’ experience makes them jacks-of-all-trades and they assist where needed, ensuring that production runs smoothly. By the end of the night, which is sometimes as late as 2 a.m., the executive board has no doubt resolved a number of minor crises. The process begins again on Friday. In the next four days, editors will work on collecting content for the next issue. The editorial board will meet on Sunday to critique the latest issue and to voice its opinion through the staff editorial. On Monday night, the staff will once again be in production. On Tuesday morning, the Wheel will appear, like clockwork and as if by magic, in newsstands around campus. When I first started at the Wheel as a freshman, it looked nothing like it does today. Although it was not a low-quality newspaper, the Wheel did not play an important role in the Emory community. But recent years have seen a great deal of controversy, and I have seen the Wheel take on a renewed role in informing the community. Through scandals and organizational upheavals, students and faculty alike have relied on this newspaper to keep its finger on the campus pulse. Its editorial pages have served as the forum for a discussion of Emory’s values — and concerns.

As an organization of journalists, majors or otherwise, our duty is to seek out the truth and report it accurately. The pursuit of such an ideal can seem quixotic at times, fraught with pitfalls and challenging decisions. Sometimes we make mistakes, and sometimes we have to make hard decisions in pursuit of the truth. I haven’t made many friends working at the Wheel, but the ones I have made — namely the other editors — are some of my closest. Besides, I’m not in it for the friends. Working at the Wheel has been the defining experience of my college career thus far, and when I leave in January to spend a semester at the University of Salamanca, I will miss the feeling of being tied in to the goings-on of my community. I will miss the chaos of production night and the feeling of pride when I pick up copy of the Wheel the next morning. I will not miss the haters. This is not a goodbye but rathermore of an acknowledgement of a great change in my life. I plan to contribute to the Wheel from abroad, but my days as a section editor have come to an end. When I return as a senior, I will surely take on a new role here. I’m excited to see what that role is, and to see how the newspaper I love so much has changed in my absence. In the meantime, a new adventure awaits me. Vale. Features Editor Nicholas Bradley is a College junior from Skillman, N.J.

A Response to ‘Coca-Cola Also Probably Owes You $45’ GMOs Are Not the Enemy, Coca-Cola Isn’t Plotting Your Demise and Claims Need Evidence LEVI LYMAN BARNER College sophomore Harrison Farina’s Nov. 24 article titled “Coca-Cola Also Probably Owes You $45” is problematic for numerous reasons. The article relies on a scientifically tenuous concept of the safety concerns surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), displays blatant bias in addressing the actions of corporations, assigns malicious intent without considering alternative explanations to behavior and serves only to further public misconceptions surrounding a scientifically complex subject. I will attempt to clarify the scientific nature of the debate surrounding GMOs and reaffirm the need to avoid presenting personal bias or unproven allegations as fact. From the beginning of his article, Farina makes his bias clear: “I express slight reluctance towards all multinational corporations telling me that something I’m eating, drinking, doing or consuming is ultimately good.” Automatically distrusting a source of information, distinct from objective skepticism of all claims, will inevitably tint any future research on topics related to them resulting in confirmation bias — you’ll only find sources that agree with you, and you’ll ignore the ones that don’t. Farina singles out two specific incidents as being damning evidence of CocaCola’s malicious intent towards humanity: the investigation of union workers’ complaints in Columbia and the Washington I-522 initiative. The Washington I-522 measure would have required companies wishing to sell products containing genetically engineered ingredients to label them as such. Where Farina goes offcourse is by only discussing the opponents of I-522, and by assigning malicious intent to their decision to oppose I-522: “Coca-Cola was, financially, one of the biggest opponents to mandated transparency in food marketing, and moreover a general shift towards healthier, more sustainable methods of food manufacture.” First, Farina is referring to I-522 merely as affecting transparency in food marketing, which is not necessarily the case. Second, Farina is very clearly implying that non-GMO

based products are inherently “healthier, more sustainable methods of food manufacture.” As I will discuss later, the scientific consensus suggests that this is incorrect. It’s also important to note what Farina doesn’t say here: what about the people who supported the I-522 ballot? Companies both for and against the ballot had financial ties directly associated with the outcome. Consider the top sources that donated money to support I-522 — companies with a direct financial tie like Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Nature Foods USA and alternative medicine proponent Joseph Mercola. So is this a simple battle of good vs. evil as Farina has implied? Look at Mercola. He has been the subject of four FDA warning letters alone regarding his medical practices. Why would a person like this be donating money to support I-522? Is it solely out of the goodness of his heart, or is there something deeper going on with I-522? I consider Farina’s portrayal of the Columbia union incident to be one-sided at best and lacking in sufficient research. First, take a look at the original New York Times article that Farina’s article referenced. I consider it ethically reprehensible to refer to an organization as “murdering” or “imperialist” on the basis of unproven charges regarding the actions of two facilities in the 1990s. Further, it is a fundamental mistake to treat any organization as a monolithic entity entirely responsible for the actions of every subsidiary throughout history. The stance is inherently hypocritical; if we’re to condemn Coca-Cola on the basis of unproven charges, then we must do so for every corporation we can think of with (even unproven) negative spots on their history. To do otherwise would be intellectually inconsistent. And why stop with corporations? Governments, regimes, political orders, the United Nations, non-profits, NGOs — it is too simple to cherry-pick examples of past harms committed by a minority group within a larger organization to make a group as a whole look bad. This is not to excuse any harmful actions individuals within Coca-Cola may have taken. Anyone involved in crimes against workers should be punished. But it is a mistake to condemn the entire company

(and Emory’s relationship with the company) on the basis of the unproven actions of a minority. Yet the biggest harm caused by Farina’s article lies not in defaming Coca-Cola on the basis of unproven charges, but rather in perpetuating a woeful misunderstanding regarding GMOs. Consider the BT Maize scare: in 2009, a single researcher released information suggesting that Monsanto’s genetically modified corn would cause tumors in rats and harm pregnant women. The claim was subsequently debunked by the scientific community, but the financial damage was done. General Mills, Trader Joes and Whole Foods had already moved to ban the sale of foods containing the crop. I encourage readers of both this and Farina’s editorial to look up more examples on their own. The pattern is consistent: a source releases information suggesting that GMOs are unsafe, the public and media react in a frenzy and the scientific community rebuts the original information, but the financial damage is too late to fix. So is Coca-Cola opposing I-522 because they don’t like consumer transparency? I believe that one can reasonably suggest that instead of a simplistic portrayal of Coca-Cola opposing consumer transparency, Coca-Cola may well have been opposing I-522 out of fear of a scientifically misinformed consumer base reacting negatively to a “Contains GMO” label. So what about the overall safety of GMOs? I urge every single reader of both Farina’s article and this one to consider the existing scientific evidence. This year a meta-study was conducted, reviewing over 1,700 scientific articles from the past decade about genetic engineering. This meta-study found no plausible evidence of hazards to humans from the use of genetically engineered crops. Farina has only provided you with one side of the debate. Read the editorials from 14 major Washington newspapers opposing I-522 and consider alternative arguments. Please, don’t take my word for it — fulfill one of our community’s core principles and conduct your own critical analysis. But I suspect that if you do so, open to the possibility

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that public perception around GMOs is not scientifically grounded, you will reach the same conclusion that I have. Farina displays an admirable desire to see social justice reached; I do not question his motive. But the pursuit of justice combined with a misunderstanding of scientific research can cause far more harm than good. Given the history of GMO opposition, a very reasonable argument may be made that corporations assume that GMO labeling is not a question of providing the consumer with information needed to make healthy decisions (since there is no scientific consensus about GMOs harming people) but rather providing ammu-

nition to a politically active and scientifically misinformed base of consumers who rely on unproven evidence and arguments — and whose actions result in direct financial harm to the company. This version of events explains Coca-Cola’s I-522 actions without demonizing them. I believe Farina’s article provides a valuable opportunity for our community to reaffirm our commitment to the value of scientific inquiry, and to the idea that we should require concrete evidence before condemning groups we distrust. Levi Lyman Barner is a College junior from Americus, Ga.

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Student Life Friday, December 6, 2013 Student Life Editor: Jenna Kingsley (jdkings@emory.edu)

SWIPES AND RHYMES

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Galen Berry, an employee at the Dobbs University Center (DUC), is jugging a budding rap career with a full-time job. His rap name, “Clockwork,” is a nod to his ability to manage time. Berry grew up in East Atlanta and began rapping around age 10.

Meanwhile at the DUC: A Rap Career on the Rise By Mike Filer Contributing Writer When his shift is over, Galen Berry strides over to join his coworkers at a table on the far left side of Emory’s Dobbs University Center (DUC). As he sits down, Berry begins freestyling: “I’m going in, no stallin’, no scholarships, just ballin’.” Students sitting at surrounding

tables glance over at Berry’s commanding figure. They listen to the catchy yet emotional lyrics and bob their heads to a silent accompanying beat. The way Berry dresses outside of work is a far cry from the all black uniform he wears at the DUC. Sitting down to discuss his rap career, he has on a navy blue Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, accompanied by an Atlanta

Hawks snapback hat and Nike Retro 1s, all of which match perfectly. Growing up poor and aspiring to become a rapper is a cliché heard every day, but for Galen “Clockwork” Berry, music is more than an escape; it is a coping mechanism, a passion and a vehicle to tell his story. His rap name “Clockwork” stems from his ability to manage time. “I feel like everything you do has

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to flow like the clock,” Berry said. Between working full time, writing and rapping, he must work efficiently every minute of the day. Berry started rapping around the age of 10. “I started out writing poems, and then I realized my poems flowed like raps, so I turned them into songs,” Berry said. His raps are melodic, and his

tone fluctuates from fast to slow. His voice is deep and raspy and his lyrics focus on meaningful issues that are expressed through lines such as, “Sometimes I feel like dying would be a blessin’, cause I wouldn’t be in the presence of all this killin’ and stressin’. I mean times is hard, and people are getting reckless. We dying over money, but look at what we invest in. Robbin’ and gettin’ over,

depending on these pistols like we forgot about Jehovah.” Berry cites his early years as the inspiration behind his music. He said that being raised in many poverty-stricken neighborhoods, such as Courtyards at Glenview in East Atlanta and Erin Avenue off Metropolitan Parkway, gave him

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Ten Significant Things That Happened to You This Semester By Jenna Kingsley Student Life Editor 1. You heard Passion Pit came to Emory. It was a big deal, but when the time for the concert came, you may or may not have actually gone. Whether or not you did, it was still pretty nice of the lead singer to yell “EMORY, YOU F---ING ROCK” to the crowd. Because we sort of did not “f---ing rock.” Wednesday night concerts, I guess. 2. Someone’s phone went off in Matheson Reading Room and they had ~insert embarrassing ringtone~ and you smirked. 3. College Council renamed Homecoming Week to “Swoop’s Week.” At first, you were a little upset. Then you realized you didn’t actually care. As long as you got a free shirt, it was all going to be okay. However, if you did not receive said T-shirt, you’re still Jenna Kingsley/Student Life Editor

College junior and Journalism major Sonam Vashi frowns as she edits a Wheel article and contemplates the cuts to the Journalism program.

Journalism: The Major and the Cuts Sonam Vashi College ’15 College junior Sonam Vashi is a Journalism and Political Science double major. She enjoys breakfast foods, “that dumb shibe meme” and sitting. As the Wheel’s Copy Cheif, she is in charge of fact-checking and editing for grammar and style. She sat down to talk to the Wheel about the closing of the department, its effect on the paper and her experiences as a major. First, just tell me a bit about the Journalism co-major. Basically, if you want to be a comajor, you major in both Journalism and another field of study because it’s a great way to ensure well-rounded students with specialities in other

subjects. The Journalism program includes training in print, broadcast and digital journalism and does a great job of preparing students for the changing world of reporting while still teaching the traditional foundations of ethical writing. If the Journalism program was cut, how are you still a Journalism co-major? Thankfully, everyone who declared their co-major in fall 2012, when University announced the program cuts, will be allowed to complete their degrees, but everyone must finish all required classes by the end of next semester. The faculty and staff of the Journalism program has been working incredibly hard to

a little salty. 4. EmoryUnplugged was down for a day and IT WAS F---ING APOCALYPTIC. 5. You received (then complained) about the 37 notifications a day you got from the Emory Class of 20XX group you’re in, yet you were too lazy to turn off the notifications. Classic you, right? 6. You went to a frat party. Or you refused to go to a frat party. Or you’re in a frat

make sure everyone completes their degrees, so they definitely deserve props. What would happen if a new incoming freshman wanted to be an Journalism major? Lol, no. What was your reaction when you found out they were cutting the program? Dismay, definitely. I understand the University’s rationale, but journalism and news literacy is even more important today than it was 50 years ago, and it’s unfortunate that the University doesn’t seem to understand or value that. There are

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yourself. Whichever way, you said you had fun. But, ultimately, you were unimpressed. 7. You called the library “Club Libs” and told yourself you were doing it ironically but secretly loved it. 8. You were late for a club meeting. Or you left early from a club meeting. Either way, you used the excuse “Need to go work on a group project.” …We all know there was no group project. 9. President Wagner was referred to as a “Social Justice Champion” in an Emory Report headline and you mistook it for a Spoke article. 10. You called SafeRide. They didn’t come. Sigh.

HOROSCOPES Aries (3/21-4/19)

Finals week is approaching. You feel weighed down. Do not be discouraged, Aries; there is no need to frown. Your brain will be sharp, your thoughts very quick. You’ll succeed in your studies. The information will click.

Taurus (4/20-5/20)

This week may be challenging, Taurus beware. Between finals and friends, you’ll have no time to spare. Persevere as best you can because there are better times in sight. You may be tired for now, but soon you’ll feel all right.

Gemini (5/21-6/21)

Emotions are running high for Gemini this week. Try spending some time alone to achieve the stability you seek. While friends are good and socializing is necessary, for now you will find peace in times that are solitary.

Cancer (6/22-7/22)

You will be feeling physically strong and sleeping very well. This is a great week for you to break out of your shell. Your energy will be high which should help you to learn. Take advantage of this good fortune you have earned!

Leo (7/23-8/22)

It is your time to thrive, Leo the lion. You have been working hard, and you will be rewarded for trying! Walk into finals week with your characteristic fire, and you should achieve the success you need and desire.

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Galen ‘Clockwork’ Berry’s Rap Has ‘Old School Flavor’ With ‘New School Sound’ Continued from Page 9 drive. Throughout his adolescence, Berry witnessed many of his friends turn to drug dealing or join a gang to earn a living, something he fought hard to avoid. “I was raised to be a respectable young man,” Berry said. “I was raised in the church, but like I said, my family is from the hood, and I’ve stayed in many hoods in Atlanta, so it was hard not to fall off track.” Berry, 23, was born and raised in East Atlanta, but moved to suburban Douglas County when he was 11 years old. He attended Douglas County High School until his family moved back to East Atlanta after he got in trouble with the law at the age of 16. Berry admits that the run-in with the law resulted in his expulsion from school and forced him to transfer to McNair High School for 12th grade. This event destroyed his dream of playing college football or running track. He was heartbroken that schools such as Georgia Tech and Georgia State University could no longer recruit him. His father, however, insisted that Berry remain strong and carve his own path. Berry expressed his gratitude to have his father’s powerful guidance in his life. He soon realized that work would help him elude further altercations. Before working at the DUC, Berry attended Georgia Perimeter College but dropped out due to financial stress. In 2008, his godmother informed him of a job opening at the DUC, which he took. Every workday Berry methodically strides through the second floor doors of the DUC at around 12:50 p.m. From 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Berry can be seen preparing pizza and occasionally shooting empty cheese cartons into the trashcan as if he was playing basketball. Students that are friendly with

Berry can always count on his welcoming fist-bump, which is followed by him yelling, “What’s good?” “I enjoy cooking and having conversations with students, but it does bother me because I had the opportunity to go to a university myself,” Berry states. “It hurts to have to cook when I should be on the other side.” Berry feels that people look down on him because he is a cafeteria worker and that they are not aware of his rapping abilities. According to Nick Mirza, a premed sophomore at Emory who plays the drums for one of the school’s jazz combos, Berry has an “incredible disposition,” especially since he has to “cater to a bunch of spoiled rich kids every day.” Malcolm Hodge, a friend and coworker of Berry’s since 2008, said that Berry’s personality is “crazy, funny and active.” “Not to mention the fact that he always be rapping,” Hodge laughingly said. Hodge admires Berry’s music because it speaks on topics that people who have grown up in bad neighborhoods can relate to. In his song, “Ballin’ (Major League),” Berry embodies the voice of struggling people by saying, “All my people fallin’, so I’m a max it out, ‘til He call me.” Hodge compares Berry’s rapping to Lupe Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar, two rappers who said in an interview with XXL Magazine in 2012 that they want to be known for speaking about their past and the effects the world has on young black people.

“I am into old school hip-hop and what I love about [Berry] is that he seems to have an old school flavor mixed with a new school sound,” Saumya Mehta, a College sophomore majoring in economics, mathematics and biology, said after listening to Berry rap. Berry’s raps are influenced by two of his favorite artists, Tupac and Biggie.

again,” referring to reuniting with Watson in heaven. After listening to “Meet You in the Sky,” Mirza, who comes from a family of musicians and prides himself on his knowledge of the industry, was impressed and feels Berry has a talent that can separate him from the amateurs. Berry uses his music as a way to express himself and let some of the pressure off of his chest, but he is also looking to turn it into a career. To Berry, music is a way to make a difference. “People who are ready to give up need to know that pain is temporary and if they work hard enough, things will get better,” Berry said. It was only recently, however, once Berry met Patrick Adeleye (Tune), that he felt his rapping dream became tangible. Adeleye, director of business development at the procompany James Crissman/Photo Editor moting STARkast and promi“I talk about everything real like nent Atlanta DJ at clubs such as Tupac, but I tell it like a story, similar Mansion Elan and LaCura, can proto Biggie,” Berry said. vide the network for Berry’s exposure His goal is to paint an image for into the rap world. his listeners through his words. According to Adeleye, who has Last year, Berry recorded a song promoted for artists such as T-Pain, about one of his best friends, Joshua Trey Songz and Gucci Mane, Berry Watson, who, at the age of 18, was needs to differentiate himself from shot and killed outside a MARTA the current mainstream rappers. station on his way home from work “No one wants to hear another Lil on Christmas Eve. Wayne,” Adeleye said. “They want In Watson’s tribute song titled, Clockwork and whatever new form of “Meet You in the Sky,” Berry speaks rap he brings to the table.” about all the people who have died Mehta said that Berry “can bridge chasing money, saying that, “If we the gap between club rap and lyriall live right, then we will see you cal rap,” which “is the recipe for

Although you will have to study and write essays, spend some time with your friends these next few days. Their presence will be relaxing and put you at ease. A clear mind will help to make finals a breeze.

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Libra (9/23-10/22)

You will be presented with many options in the coming days. Remembering values and priorities certainly pays. Do not be impulsive, but try to choose swiftly. Opportunities are temporary and may vanish quickly.

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Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)

You may be getting anxious about your plans after school. While planning is important, try to keep your cool. Long-term goals will overwhelm you for now, so focus on today as long as time will allow.

Capricorn (12/22-1/19)

It’s the home stretch, Capricorn; the semester is nearly done! Finish up your work, but don’t forget to have fun. Everything seems better when you wear a smile. Try hard on those finals; you’ll be home in a little while!

Aquarius (1/20-2/18)

Good fortune should be coming your way soon! Aquarius, prepare for an opportunity that comes once in a blue moon. It is hard to say exactly what this may be, but it is certainly something that will make you happy.

Pisces (2/19-3/20)

You may start feeling like you are losing motivation. Keep in mind that soon you will have your vacation. The stars are aligned to make you feel a bit weird, but don’t worry because in no time the funk will be cleared. This week’s stars interpreted by Celia Greenlaw.

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Virgo (8/23-9/22)

You are getting excited for the holiday season, but don’t get too distracted and lose your good reason. There is still work to be done and finals to take. You will have plenty of time to celebrate once it’s Winter Break!

success.” Working a full-time job has taken Berry away from the much-needed time in the studio, according to Adeleye, who knows of rappers who spend days in the studio without sleep, constantly editing their work. Berry plans to work fewer hours at the DUC during the summer in order to devote more time to writing and recording. Berry does not just want wealth and fame; he wants children to look up to him as well. “I rap about coming from the bottom,” Berry said. “I wasn’t born with a silver spoon, and I want kids in the hood to know that if I can make it, they can too.” Adeleye commented that Berry’s experiences growing up have made his lyrics very genuine. “A lot of the rappers today have a fake sense of what it is like growing up in the hood and facing life changing choices every day,” Adeleye said. “[Berry] is as real as you get.” Berry, ecstatic about the praise he has received from students regarding his music, lights up when anyone walking through the DUC tells him he will be successful. His body language becomes noticeably more invigorated and anyone can see him mouthing lyrics to his songs as he sprinkles cheese on a pizza. “A select few people make it in this industry,” Adeleye said. “However, Berry is dedicated to his craft and works his a-- off.” Berry knows a long journey lies ahead of him but confidently said that dying is the only thing that could stop him from accomplishing his goals. Ultimately, Berry may or may not succeed, but he has made it clear that giving up is not an option. The unpaved road ahead of him will present its challenges, but Berry, like clockwork, plans to reach his destination.

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“I’ve had [this hairstyle] for about six years now. I don’t really remember what even inspired it, probably just saw it somewhere and thought it was cool. It’s definitely a conversation starter, and I’ve met a lot of people through my hair. Many people ask me if I’ve ever thought of getting rid of it, and I have; but I’d miss it, so for the time being, I don’t see it going anywhere.”

incredible amounts of information on the Internet, so how will people learn what’s unbiased or accurate if they don’t have the tools to determine that? How has Emory’s removal of the program interfered with your completion of the major? I’ve definitely had to take my journalism courses earlier in my college career, which sometimes made scheduling other classes difficult. So, you’re an editor for the Wheel. Have the cuts to Journalism affected the Wheel in any immediate ways that you’ve seen? Do you think cutting the program will have any long-term effects on the paper? The Wheel has always been a healthy mix of journalism majors and other majors, which is really cool, but that’ll definitely change. I think the Wheel will become an even more important outlet for journalism at the University, and we’ll have to work harder to train our writers and editors about good practices. We’ve been holding general body meetings with speakers who are professional journalists, which I think is a great educational outlet. It’s a lot of pressure on us, but I think we’re up for it (note: bias). Why are you pursuing a Journalism co-major? Journalism is this great mixture of storytelling and critical analysis,

and it’s also dedicated to truth. You get to be creative and informative at the same time, and sometimes, the pieces that journalists write, edit or display can strongly affect the lives of many people. What’s been your favorite thing about the Journalism major so far? I’m taking a class called Civil Rights Cold Cases, which is cross-listed with a couple other departments. Basically, it’s part of an organization that examines often-unsolved murders or deaths of those that were civil rights activists or advocating racial equality in the 1950s and 60s. This class investigates some of those murders and tries to provide context and justice for those that were wronged through journalism. It’s one of the most incredible classes I’ve taken, and it’s partially taught by Hank Klibanoff, Pulitzer Prize-winner and director of the Journalism program, who is one of the most amazing people at this University. Other than the cuts, what’s the hardest thing about being a Journalism major? The cuts. And having to complete 400 hours of an outside journalism internship. It sucks because many journalism internships are unpaid, but they’ve also been some of the more important learning experiences of my life. And I appreciate that the program forces its majors to get off campus and interact with the rest of the world.

Mad Lib: Finals Week Blues

By Jayme Smith

It was a/an __________________ (adjective) day in December, and December means only one thing: finals. I decided to __________________ (verb) and be responsible so I skipped __________________ (activity) and __________________ (verb, past tense) to the library to study. There, I saw my friend __________________ (person in the room), and together we __________________ (verb ending in -ed) upstairs at a table. After __________________ (an amount of time), I was feeling pretty bored. But with only a/an __________________ (object) in my backpack and __________________ (same person) to entertain me, I resorted to watching videos about my favorite __________________ (object). Eventually I got back to studying for __________________ (your least favorite class) and __________________ (subject). But then I saw my friends __________________ (another person) and __________________ (another person) across the room, so obviously I couldn’t __________________ (verb) after that. I spent probably about __________________ (amount of time) in the library, and I was feeling pretty __________________ (emotion/adjective) about my coming tests. So I decided to give up and __________________ (verb) back to my room to __________________ (verb). Because even though I may fail and never fulfill my dream of becoming a __________________ (job), I didn’t really care because winter break was only a few days away.

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Senior point guard Savannah Morgan dribbles the ball down court. She had 25 points and four assists in Emory’s victory over Maryville College (Tenn.).

Teams Prepare for Miami Invitational By Zak Hudak Asst. Sports Editor Yesterday, about half of the Emory swimming team traveled to Oxford, Ohio to compete in the 20th Annual Miami Invitational. The meet will continue until Saturday. The competition will likely be the strongest Emory has faced this season, women’s team captain Kylie McKenzie said. Unlike the previous dual meets, competitions in which two teams compete, this meet includes the fastest swimmers from eight teams. It is also broken into preliminary races and finals. Emory is one of only two Division III teams competing in the meet. There are five Division I teams and there is one Division II team. Nonetheless, Emory has been successful against this type of competition in the past. The men’s team won the meet last year and the women’s team finished second. The Eagles are prepared this year as well, but the team is most focused on using this meet to improve. “The goal isn’t to win, but to get ready for the next semester,” Emory Head Coach Jon Howell said. The meet also helps prepare the team for the fast swimmers they will face in the second semester. “It’s a good opportunity to get

Eagles Topple Maryville, Sewanee By Shawn Farshchi Staff Writer

up and race and practice racing, but it’s not the last meet of the season, so we can have some fun with it,” McKenzie said. Because swimming against fast swimmers causes you to swim faster, this is a good meet for making cut times for Nationals. Emory men’s captain Ross Spock said he expects at least half of the Emory swimmers there to qualify. The entire team did not go to Ohio because the coaches decided that interrupting some swimmers’ training would have been counterproductive, Howell said. The other D-III team attending, Denison University (Ohio), is a rival of Emory. “We always run into them at Nationals,” Spock said. The Emory team swims against almost all Division I teams until the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships in February and the D-III NCAA Championships in March. Howell feels completely confident putting his team against bigger Division I schools. When he recruits, he looks for kids who want the best of the athletic world without taking a step back academically. “This group is every bit as competitive as Division I athletes are,” he said. — Contact Zak Hudak at zachary.j.hudak@emory.edu

In the past three days, the Emory women’s basketball team faced Maryville College (Tenn.) at home and Sewanee University (Tenn.) on the road. The team won both games and remains undefeated early in the season, with a 5-0 record overall. The team is currently ranked 12th in the nation. In their matchup on Sunday at home against Maryville, the team faced its first scare of losing their undefeated season. The Eagles still pulled out a 68 to 67 win, but it wasn’t easy. With 33 seconds to go, Emory senior point guard Savannah Morgan made a clutch free throw to give Emory the 68-67 lead. The Eagles had two other opportunities at the line to widen the lead, but missed both times. The game came down to the last shot, with Maryville’s Mindy Brackins missing the potential game winning three-point shot. Morgan and senior guard Selena Castillo paced the team in scoring, with 25 and 26 points respectively. Both shot over 50 percent from the field, and Morgan made four out of six attempts from the three-point line. While they were outrebounded 45-35, their plus-11 turnover margin

(27 turnovers for Maryville versus Emory’s 16) was the difference in the game. With their full court press on defense, Emory forces many turnovers, which gives the team extra possessions on offense. Despite only shooting 38 percent from the field, Emory’s extra possessions helped them pass the tough early season test. Against Sewanee, the result was not in question for most of the game. Once again, Emory’s full court press defense forced many mistakes by Sewanee, forcing an astounding 35 turnovers, while only committing 16 themselves. Much like the Maryville game, this gave Emory significantly more opportunities to score than their opponent. Also, forcing turnovers allows the team to push down the court on a fast break and get easy shots near the basket. Additionally, the fast break is one of the better times to get open threepoint shots. When a team is hustling back on defense, their first instinct is to protect the paint. However, often teams overcommit in the paint, leaving open easy opportunities for other players to spot up for an open threepoint shot. Senior Hannah Lilly, Morgan and Castillo paced the team in scoring, all scoring double-digit points. The team shot seven for 17 from the three-point line, an excellent shooting percentage from that dis-

tance. Also, the game was defensive throughout and those shots widened the gap between the two teams significantly. While this year’s team does not have the size that it did last year, they have made up for it well with their versatility, depth and defensive intensity. The team sometimes plays 12, even 13 or 14 players each game, which helps keep the team fresh in the later stages of the game. Since the team is so deep, they can successfully implement a full court press, which takes a lot of energy out of the players. Their intensity wears down their opponent as the game progresses. The team can space the floor with a lot of shooters, and are athletic and willing to run in transition to get easy baskets. While they had a scare against Maryville, the team has to be satisfied with their start. Coming off their best season in school history last year, the expectations are high this season. However, this team looks well equipped to eclipse their Sweet 16 exit last year and possibly advance much further beyond. At this point, they are ranked 12th in the nation and have a lot of work left to do. However, with their success last year and plenty of returning players, a run at the NCAA Division III title isn’t out of the question. — Contact Shawn Farshchi at sfarshc@emory.edu

We promise you this section has not been hacked by a certain Editorials editor, but f--k rape culture, man. Obviously rape is a problem and all, but when people talk about rape culture and how awful it is, sometimes it’s hard to believe. Part of that probably has to do with the annoying nature of so called “public interest” groups and activists — which make it hard to take the actually positive groups seriously. And probably the other part of this is that all of us at On Fire have never had any firsthand experience with rape and sexual assault. This Jameis Winston sexual assault case has made the problems of how our society responds to rape allegations painfully clear. Yesterday it was announced that Famous Jameis will not be charged for sexual assault. This is not what we have a problem with. To be honest, we don’t believe he did it. The point at issue is the way it has been handled by both the media and the parties involved with the investigation. The headlines of TMZ, ESPN and other mainstream outlets touted the fact that the woman had consumed five shots of alcohol the night of the incident. Of course the comments on these articles, as well as the articles themselves, gestured at the fact that this was evidence enough he didn’t rape her. But why is this making news? That has literally nothing to do with whether or not he raped her. All it proves is that she was drunk, which makes sense considering she was at a party when she met Winston. People are also pointing to the fact that her testimony is blurry — no s--t. Not only was she drunk, but if her memory was functioning normally, she had to deal with the fact that her allegations would make every single person she knew hate her guts. We think it is absolutely fair to assume that she might waver a bit. This case also highlighted the over-dominance sports culture can have on a town. The prosecutor stood outside the courthouse yesterday wearing a Florida State tie. As much as we love sports, why are they a factor here? This is a case where a woman is accusing a man of sexual assault. It doesn’t matter who either of them are outside of this case. We’re going to end this rant because we know that our On Fire readers come here for how hilarious we are and not serious stuff. Just wanted to air some frustrations.

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Well, I think it’s safe to say at this point that Nick Foles has secured his role as the Eagles starting quarterback. His insane performance recently has propelled the Eagles from 3-5 to 7-5, including a 24-21 win against Arizona last weekend. Unfortunately, the Cowboys own the tiebreaker between the Eagles and themselves due to their 17-3 victory over the Eagles Oct. 20. And, with the Wild Card race heating up and the Eagles looking in from the outside, these next few weeks will be extremely important if the team hopes to make the playoffs. They’ll have a tough matchup this weekend against the Lions. However, the Lions have been having some problems. The Lions are in the position to win the division at this point but if Aaron Rodgers returns to the Packers in the upcoming weeks, it could be a tight finish for the NFC North. Unfortunately, the Lions suffered two losses in weeks 11 and 12 to the Steelers and Buccaneers that have put them in a much tougher situation. They did, however, manage to turn it around last weekend against the Packers’ defense and get back on track. Reggie Bush and Calvin Johnson continued their dominant season as they each produced over 100 yards and a touchdown each in the 40-10 win. Expect a highly contested game that could go either way. Lions 28, Eagles 31. — Contact Adam Troyetsky at adam.troyetsky@emory.edu

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Davis Earns UAA Weekly Honors Continued from the Back Page ing, five Eagles scored in doubledigits — sophomore Alex Foster, Davis, freshman Austin Dague, and Florin. Emory’s defense was also stifling on Tuesday night, holding the Scots to a paltry shooting percentage of 33.8 percent, while outrebounding the Scots 51-46. Only two Scots scored in double figures, with Bryant Engbers leading his team with 16 points. The Scots were only down by 14 points at the half, but Moore and Davis led the team to a commanding 70-40 lead about midway through the second half. The Eagles, under Head Coach Jason Zimmerman, are now 10-1 when they score 100 or more points in a game and 34-3 when scoring 90 points or more. After its latest home-opening victory, Emory now stands at 23-5 all-time in home openers. The Eagles improved to 6-2 on the young season, while the Scots dropped to 3-3 overall. For his dominant play at the LaGrange Classic, Davis was honored as the University Athletic Association (UAA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second straight week. In the two games at LaGrange, Davis averaged 28.0 points per game, shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the foul line. As of Dec. 4, Davis is leading the Eagles in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game. The squad plays next on Dec. 9 at Oglethorpe University. — Contact Ethan Morris at ethan.morris@emory.edu

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Featured Athlete: McPherson Moore Senior guard McPherson Moore scored 20 points in the Emory home opener against Covenant College last Tuesday. He went 8-14 on field goals and 3-3 on free throws. This was the fifth straight and sixth total double-digit point game this season for Moore. Emory scored the fourth-most points in a single game of the program’s history. The final score was 110-76, Emory. The team’s record is now 6-2. They will play Oglethorpe College on Dec. 9. Hannah Lilly Senior guard Hannah Lilly led the Eagles in points in Emory’s win over Sewanee College (Tenn.) last Tuesday with 13. She was also tied for the most rebounds on the team with Selena Castillo. They each had six. The Eagles won the game 63-42. They remain undefeated at 5-0 and will play Berry College in Mount Berry, Ga. on Dec. 7. Geraint Davies Courtesy of Emory Athletics

Emory graduate Geraint Davies placed first out of more than 11,000 in the 2013 Atlanta Half Marathon last Thursday. He finished with a time of 1:09:50. The temperatures that day were the coldest they had been on Thanksgiving in Atlanta in a century, starting in the 20’s. Davies, who graduated in 2012, earned all-region and all-conference honors and won Most Valuable Runner on the Emory Cross Country team his senior year. Track and Field The Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track teams will make their debut today in the Panther Indoor Icebreaker held by Birmingham-Southern University. The event will take place in the Birmingham Crossplex, an indoor facility that has a six-lane hydraulic track, eight 60-meter lanes, and horizontal lanes for the pole vault, long jump and triple jump.

Junior guard Michael Florin dribbles the ball past an opposing player. Florin had 11 points and two assists in Emory’s victory over Covenant College last Tuesday, the team’s sixth win this season. He also shot 4-4 on free throws.

Eagles on Five-Game Winning Streak By Ethan Morris Staff Writer The men’s basketball team is now on a five-game win streak, after winning three games convincingly over Thanksgiving break. The squad now stands at a record of 6-2 after beginning the season 1-2. The basketball team played the first two games of the weekend away from home at the LaGrange College Thanksgiving Classic against Maryville College (Tenn.) and then their hosts LaGrange College. The squad returned home for a Dec. 4 game against Covenant. In the first game of the LaGrange Classic, the Eagles matched up with the Maryville Scots. The Eagles, who trailed after the first half 48-43, rode

some hot shooting to a victory by a comfortable margin, 90-79. In the first half, Emory shot 50 percent from the field behind senior forward Jake Davis who had 14 points in the 20-minute period. The Eagles charged back in the second half, again led by Davis and senior guard McPherson Moore, who finished the game with totals of 25 and 19 points, respectively. The Eagles, who led 65-61 midway through the second half, used two treys from Moore to take a 73-63 lead that they would protect for the remainder of the game. The game was an offensive affair, with both teams shooting at least 50 percent from the field. Emory held a key advantage in turnovers, giving the ball up nine times while

taking it away from Maryville 16 times, leading to a 27-9 advantage in Emory’s favor in points off turnovers. The Scots were led in scoring by Jaumonee Byrd, who had 20 points in the game. The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season, while the Scots fell to 1-3. In the second game of the Thanksgiving Classic, the Eagles faced off with the host LaGrange Panthers who entered the game 3-2. Davis continued his outstanding start to the season, tallying 31 points to lead Emory to a dominant 106-84 victory over LaGrange. Davis, who shot 7-15 from the field and 14-17 at the free throw line, had his fifth game with 20 or more points in only seven games. A large part of

Emory’s emphatic victory was due to how effective the entire squad was at drawing fouls and making their free throws count at the line. The Eagles converted 33 of 45 attempts from the line. In addition, the Eagles shot a blistering 52.5 percent from the field and 44 percent from the three, while holding the Panthers to 38.7 shooting overall. Besides Davis, four other Eagles registered double-digit points, with Moore coming off the bench to finish with 16 points. Junior guard Michael Florin and sophomore guard Davis Rao each had 12 points, while sophomore forward Will Trawick finished with 11 points and a career-high 17 boards, the ninth-highest mark in a single game in the program’s history. Leading LaGrange’s offensive

effort was Mark Wagner, who had 22 points. The Eagles improved to 5-2 after the game, while the Panthers fell to 3-3. Emory returned to campus for Tuesday’s game for the squad’s home opener, facing off with the 3-2 Covenant College Scots. Leading the entire way, the Eagles rode a balanced and unstoppable offensive attack to a 110-76 victory, recording the fourth-highest single-game point total in school history. It was the team’s second consecutive game of 100 points, and fifth straight game of 90 points, paralleling the team’s five-game win streak. Led by McPherson’s 20 points on 8-14 shoot-

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Week 14 Previews and Predictions Adam Troyetsky Houston Texans (2-10) Jacksonville Jaguars (3-9)

Remember when the Texans were playoff contenders? Nope, neither do I, because that fantasy ended

after week two. Since week two, the Texans have lost 10 — yes 10 — games straight. Interestingly enough, the Texans’ last six losses have been in relatively close games where the Texans could’ve won with one more score. Nonetheless, close games don’t count for anything in the NFL. The Texans played the Patriots tight last week, but the Pats eventually won the game on a game winning field goal from Stephen Gostkowski. Still, the Texans actually played pretty well despite their record. Who would’ve thought that without Arian

Foster the Texans would be this bad? I certainly didn’t. The Jaguars defeated the Browns last weekend on a touchdown reception by Cecil Shorts III with 40 seconds left in the game. Despite their 3-9 record, Jacksonville’s three wins have come in their past four games. Surprisingly enough, Houston is still favored to beat Jacksonville. Expect the Jaguars to upset another team and make a late season push for the playoffs! (Just kidding about the playoffs). Texans 24, Jaguars 28.

Oakland Raiders (4-8) at New York Jets (5-7) This is the point in the season for a Jets fan to just about give up all hope. Last weekend was an abysmally disappointing one for the Jets as they scored three points against the Dolphins. Geno Smith, the Jets quarterback of the future, was benched at halftime after passing for 29 yards in the first half. It might just be me but I’m pretty sure anybody with a pulse can throw

for more than 29 yards in 30 minutes. Aside from their offense, the almighty Jets defense allowed for 453 yards, 125 of which came on the ground (something the Jets usually don’t allow). In addition to their front defensive four playing poor, Dee Milliner also (according to Sports Center) thought he was playing flag football when he missed an easy tackle on Mike Wallace and allowed him to score Miami’s only touchdown of the game. If the Jets stand any chance of making the playoffs, this is the week that they will need to

turn it around. Though they were on the losing end of their Thanksgiving day game in Dallas, Oakland didn’t play that badly. Matt McGloin threw for 255 yards on 18 completions while Rashad Jennings scored two rushing touchdowns on 17 carries. Regardless of how the Raiders played last weekend, any team in the NFL at this point in time is good enough to beat the Jets with the way they’ve been playing. Raiders 17, Jets 10.

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Table of Contents 1. Holiday Traditions at Emory 2. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Going on in the City? 3. Top Gifts for the Foodie 4. Top Gifts for the Techie 5. Top Gifts for the Health Nut 6. Experiential Gifts 7. An Annotated Playlist for Your Holiday Party 8. DIY Gifts and Holiday Recipes Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Features Editor: Nicholas Bradley (nbradle@emory.edu) Asst. Features Editors: Ashley Bianco and Zoe Mesirow

Holiday Traditions At Emory From the family names that adorn buildings around campus to the motto we chant at Lord Dooley’s official appearances, it is safe to say that Emory University is thoroughly steeped in tradition. Of course, the holiday season will prove no exception. One of Emory’s longest-standing traditions is the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, a Christmas service held in Glenn Memorial Chapel that features the Emory University Chorus. The service is modeled after a service first held in 1918 at King’s College of Cambridge University and tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in nine Bible readings. Traditional carols and modern adaptations are sung between readings. Although the first local occurrence of the service was at Atlanta’s First Presbyterian Church in 1925, the event was first held at Glenn Memorial in 1931 and has been held there ever since. Hauk said that such services are common at universities and that he believes Emory’s Glee Club may have brought the tradition back to the United States after experiencing it firsthand during a trip to Cambridge, which, like Emory, has a strong Methodist history. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has become a staple of Emory’s holiday season and is often well attended by alumni and community members who, according to Emory Vice President and Deputy to the President Gary Hauk, attend the service year after year. This year, the service will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. each day. “It’s a nice blend of the familiar and the innovative,” Hauk said. “If you have only once chance to hear the University Chorus all year, this is the time to do it.” Oxford College hosted a similar event, the Southern Folk Advent Service, on Nov. 30. Whereas the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols follows an English tradition, the Southern Folk Advent Service embraces southern folk traditions. The service opens with a performance by the Sonny Houston Bluegrass Band and carols sung at the service are done in the “shape note” style, a method of writing music derived from Appalachian folk music. The Southern Folk Advent Service is held in Oxford’s historic Old Church, which was built in 1841 and restored in 1999. A newer holiday tradition is the lighting of a Chanukah menorah in Asbury Circle on each night of the holiday. Emory’s Chabad House first organized the event, but now it also includes Emory Hillel. Jewish holidays follow an independent calendar, which means that it is sometimes hard to predict when in the season Chanukah will fall. This year, Chanukah came early and, for the first time ever, its first day intersected with Thanksgiving, earning the nickname “Thanksgivukkah.” The last time the days converged was in 1861, before the institution of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, and the next convergence will occur in the year 79811, according to an estimate by Jonathan Mizrahi, a quantum physicist at the University of Maryland.

“The lighting of the Menorah is the representation of light over darkness,” said Chabad Rabbi Zalman Lipskier. “This Thanksgiving it is particularly important, as it should remind us of the freedom of religion and that we don’t have to battle the darkness with weapons. Instead, everyone can add light and warmth.”

What’s Going on in the City? Atlantic Station’s Ice Skating Rink

“The Nutcracker” at the Fox Theatre

Even though the South might not get much snow, Atlantans can still enjoy the manufactured “Winter Wonderland” in the city’s popular Atlantic Station shopping district. The 10,000-square-foot outdoor rink is open every night and includes surrounding festive lighting and decorations. And, at only $10 a person with a student ID, Atlantic Station’s ice rink functions as the perfect date activity. Don’t fall!

The Atlanta Ballet presents this two-hour Christmas story about magical toys come to life, with the beautiful score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. This enchanting production, running through December in Downtown’s legendary Fox Theatre, will feature the classic toy soldiers, the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy and, of course, the Nutcracker himself.

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One of Atlanta’s finest theatres gives their annual performance of grouchy Ebenezer Scrooge’s supernatural journey. Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale runs all through December at Midtown’s Alliance Theatre, so grab a chance to see the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

ATL’s favorite garage punks play the Drunken Unicorn to help bring in the new year. These dirty delinquents have gained national acclaim with their lo-fi, energetic tracks like “O Katrina,” and they’re bringing their loud rock back to their hometown. What better way to celebrate the new year than with punk style and sleazy fun?

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1. Collapsible measuring cups

Measuring cups are an essential tool for every kitchen, even dorm room “kitchens,” where space often isn’t on your side. These collapsible measuring cups solve that problem, taking up virtually no space when they’re not in use. $14.95 at chefresource.com

2. Lekue Steamer

Want to seriously wow your favorite foodie friend? Buy them a Lekue steamer. This brilliant invention evenly steams raw vegetables, meat; you name it, after only a matter of minutes in the microwave. The case is made from platinum-silicone and is BPA and PFOA free, so there’s no need to worry about food contamination either. The Lekue steamer is a breeze to clean and makes it easy to quickly put together a healthy, well-balanced meal, making it worthy of the Wheel Seal of Approval. From $30 at Sur la Table Courtesy of Tickety-boo Health Coaching

3. Stoneware TV-dinner trays

Remember the good old days of TV dinners? For the picky TV-loving friend who hates when their peas and macaroni mix, these stoneware trays are the perfect gift. Better yet, they come in a set of two so you can join your friend for a homecooked meal in front of the TV, just like the old days. $24 at uncommongoods.com Courtesy of Today’s Nest

4. Topchips chip maker

Potato chips? Apple chips? Kale chips? The possibilities are endless with the Topchips chip maker. It’s as simple as slicing up your favorite food, using the included mandolin, and popping it in the microwave in the Topchips maker. For the friend constantly craving a crunchy snack, the Topchips maker is the perfect gift. $19.99 at topchips.com Courtesy of Steamy Kitchen

5. Yoanas

For the friend who loves a sweet treat but is trying to stick to a healthy diet, the Yoannas is a match made in heaven. It miraculously transforms your favorite frozen fruit of choice into a delicious ice cream-like dessert, sans the fat, calories and artificial sugars. $49.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond

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Beats by Dre have become a status symbol in popular American culture. The $300 pair of flashy headphones are worn by all the biggest celebrities and athletes but is that enough to make you want one? The new Beats have a much higher sound quality and are significantly more sturdy than their predecessor. But at $300 wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be better it to just buy an excellent pair of Bose headphones?From $199.95 at beatsbydre.com Courtesy of Evolver

2. iPad Air

What tech list would be complete without an Apple product? Apple recently released its iPad Air, the lighter and thinner rendition of the iPad. With improved battery life and a better front facing camera, the iPad Air definitely is seeking to take the iPad product class to another level. Although, it has a different name, the iPad Air is too similar to its predecessor to consider upgrading. From $499 at apple.com

3. Martian Victory Smart Watch

This one may seem to come out of the blue but this product is refocusing what consumers want in a smart watch. Martin Victory Smart watch is redefining the category with a stylish technology enabled watch that actually looks like a normal watch. This $300 device has a small OLED screen that displays calendar alerts, text messages, weather and alarms from any Bluetooth enabled phone. Definitely a great gift for Dad! $299 at martianwatches.com

4. Google Chromecast

Finally, the last tech gift for this Winter is Googleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chromecast. The device allows owners to stream video. The device which is simple and easy to use is a great gift for even the not so tech savvy. Simply plug it into the TV and enjoy all the benefits of ant TV streaming service. $35 at bestbuy.com

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Last month, Microsoft and Sony released their next-generations consoles with the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 respectively. Although both consoles offer similar features, it would be best to do some more research to see if one of the two is a fit for your Holiday shopping. For now, the consoles have their flaws. We recommend waiting a while till you decide to join the next generation of consoles.

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1. The Grid Mini Roller

Your fittest friend will love using The Grid Mini roller to massage sore muscles after a tough workout. Unlike most foam rollers, it has three zones, which allow for different levels of massage. It’s lightweight and compact, making it great to travel with. $24.99 at tptherapy.com

2. FitBit Force

The FitBit Force is the ultimate pedometer with all the bells and whistles. In addition to counting steps taken, it measures distance traveled, stairs climbed, calories burned, and also tracks your sleep. It syncs wirelessly and automatically to a computer or smart phone, through the Fitbit app. With a five-day battery life in addition to these impressive features, the Fitbit Force earns the Wheel Seal of Approval and is guaranteed to impress any health nut. $129.95 at fitbit.com

3. Teeki Balanced Traveler Hot Pant

These pants are almost too good to be true: stylish, comfortable, affordable, and eco-friendly. Made of a breathable 4-way stretch fabric, they’re perfect for anything from hot yoga to lounging around. Teeki is dedicated to sustainability and each pair of pants is made out of 79% recycled plastic, the equivalent of 25 water bottles. You’ll do the earth a favor by gifting these eco-conscious pants. $66 at teeki.com

4. Polar FT4

The Polar FT4 is much more than just a heart rate monitor; it also lets you know how many calories you’ve burned and shows when you’re improving fitness. It’s sure to increase motivation and workout quality for the gym rat to the outdoor enthusiast. $89.95 at rei.com

Experiential Gifts Driving

For an adrenaline junkie, a few laps on a racetrack in a Ferrari will make their day. If you are looking to give someone a gas-burning rubber-screeching hour of fun, this is the right gift. From $299

Rejuvenation

For the spa lovers, a volcanic stone massage will offer the ultimate relaxation. The Native American technique includes a soul-soothing combination of warm stones and a Swedish massage. From $125-$150

Gourmet

For foodies, a gourmet food class will give someone special the opportunity to explore the cuisines of Italy, Spain, or Asia in a hands-on way. A great gift for budding gourmets. From $50

Environmentally Friendly

For the tree huggers, a Segway city tour is a great way to see the major highlights of a city without taking a gas-guzzling bus. From $50

Adventure

For the outdoorsman, a whitewater rafting trip will make for a great weekend. For someone who would enjoy waterlogged day of fun in the great outdoors, this is the gift for them. From $60

Our Take:

While all of these gifts are person specific, the gift I would give this holiday season is an experience on a racetrack. Gasoline engines may not be around forever, so if you think someone would like to sit behind a roaring V-12 engine, let them take a spin in a Ferrari for the holiday season.

“O Tannenbaum” – Vince Guaraldi Trio, A Charlie Brown Christmas A smooth, sophisticated take on the classic Christmas song. Pour out a glass of eggnog and let Vince Guaraldi’s silver-tongued piano start your holiday party the right way.

“Jingle Bells” – Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, White Christmas This track really swings, so make sure you’ve cleared a little space before it comes on. Grab your date and burn some leather on the dance floor.

“The Christmas Song” – Chicago, What’s It Gonna Be Santa Chicago brings its signature brassy sound to the holiday season. It might be cold outside but the funky bass on this track is sure to warm things up inside.

“How Do You Spell Channukkah?” – The LeeVees, How Do You Spell Channukkah? Chanukah music hasn’t been adapted to modern music quite as extensively as Christmas music has, but this quirky lament of a perennial problem is a step in the right direction. “When I was in elementary school, a Spanish kid told me that it starts with a silent ‘j.’”

An Annotated Playlist for Your Holiday Party “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Ella Fitzgerald, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas / James Taylor, James Taylor at Christmas In terms of mood, each of these versions is so removed from the other that I had to offer the listener a choice. Ella Fitzgerald will keep the energy going with her honey sweet vocals and a full jazz band. If you’re looking to slow things down, James Taylor’s acoustic guitar will do the trick. Choose wisely (but there’s really no wrong answer).

“Melikalikimaka” – The Beach Boys, Christmas With the Beach Boys I often forget that people living in warmer climates still celebrate winter holidays – the season just feels incomplete without cold weather. The golden-voiced Beach Boys take us back to Christmas on the Kona coast.

“The Chanukah Song” – Adam Sandler, What The Hell Happened To Me? “So when you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree, here’s a list of people who are Jewish, just like you and me.”

“Auld Lang Syne” - The Beach Boys, Christmas With the Beach Boys Nostalgia abounds on this track. The group’s parting words add to this traditional New Year song’s sentimentality.

DIY Gifts

1. Brown Sugar Scrub Supplies:

-1 cup sugar -1 cup brown sugar -1 cup grapeseed oil -3 teaspoons vanilla -labels -twine -mason jars

Directions:

Using a spatula, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Scoop mixture into sealable jars and label. Tie twine into a bow around the rim of the jar.

2. M&M Cookies in a Jar

3. Terrarium

Supplies:

Directions:

1. Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder. 2. Alternate layers of the flour mixture, sugars, and M&Ms. 3. Write cooking instructions on a tag and attach it to the rim of the jar with twine. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Empty cookie mix into a bowl and blend. Add ½ cup softened butter, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Roll batter into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake 12-14 minutes.

Haystacks

Supplies:

-¼ tsp baking powder -1 quart mason jar -tags -1/4 cup sugar -twine -1 and ¼ cup M&Ms -2 cups flour -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -3/4 cup brown sugar

Haystacks are a simple holiday candy that take less than 10 minutes to throw together (plus freezing time). Crispy, crunchy and super sweet, Haystacks have a kind of loose symbolic attachment to the haystacks that would have surrounded You’ll need… Chow mein noodles (find in the Asian food line) 3 tablespoons of peanut butter 12 ounces butterscotch chips 5 ounces chow mein noodles Directions: Next, stir in the noodles, making sure the sticky combination covers all the noodles. Then, grab a piece of wax paper and spoon haystack-shaped drops onto it. Put them in the fridge until they congeal together. A couple hours later, they’ll be ready to serve!

-glass container -tillandsia (air plants) -potting soil -dried moss -pebbles -decorative rocks

Directions:

Using a spoon, add several scoops of soil into the bottom of the container. Cover the soil with moss and push down with the spoon or cover soil with rocks, skipping the moss. Place the tallandsia in the container and add decorative rocks if desired.

Buckeyes

Step aside, Ohio State: The Buckeyes aren’t just your mascot — they’re also an easy candy made of peanut butter, chocolate, sugar… and more sugar. These are a little bit more of an elaborate production than our other peanut butter-melted treat, but well worth the extra work. You’ll need… ¼ cup cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups peanut butter (smooth) 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Salt (optional) 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 12 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped Toothpicks Directions: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream chese and peanut butter together until they are combined. Add graham cracker crumbs and beat for 10 seconds. Throw

in sugar and butter, then mix on low speed, cranking up the speed once all the ingredients are combined. Mix until the combination feels sturdy, but shapeable. Next, melt your chocolate in a microwave, stirring at increments. Shape the peanut butter centers. You’ll need another piece of wax paper. Use a spoon to scoop the peanut butter mixture out of the bowl and shape into small ball-shaped treats. Then grab a toothpick and spear the peanut butter, twirling it in the melted chocolate combination. Once covered, simply place on the wax paper and chill in the refrigerator for thirty minutes.

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