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Crossword Puzzle, Page 8

Staff Editorial, Page 6

Police Record, Page 2

On Fire, Page 11

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Four Seniors Awarded Bobby Jones Scholarship

Local Man Misidentified As Alleged Rapist By Jordan Friedman Executive Editor Police believe a woman has misidentified a Decatur resident as the suspect in the reported rape near Emory Village, police said on Monday. According to a City of Decatur Police Department statement, a male resident of Decatur told police that he was on Erie Avenue near Clairemont Avenue in Decatur at the same date and time — Feb. 21 at around 2 p.m. — that the 17-year-old woman says she saw the suspect accused of raping a female Emory student earlier this month. Based on interviews with both the male resident and the woman who said she spotted the suspect, investigators now believe that the male resident — not the suspect — is the man that the 17-year-old woman encountered on Saturday. The suspect in the rape case is also possibly connected with three other open attempted sexual assault cases in DeKalb County, police said. The Emory Police Department (EPD) released a composite sketch of the suspect this month. The 17-year-old woman initially said that the man she encountered while walking was the same man as the one pictured in the sketch. This woman had told police that she walked past the man on Erie Avenue as he walked in the opposite direction, and that the man subsequently turned around and started walking

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Blake Mayes

Rachel Cawkwell

By Stephen Fowler Asst. News Editor James Crissman/Photography Editor

ollege senior Keith Gordon lines up to throw the ball as a competitor in Emory’s Intramural Dodgeball tournament on Feb. 22. Intramural Sports provide students, faculty and staff members the opportunity to participate in a multitude of recreational sports and activities.

COMMENCEMENT

John Lewis to Speak at Graduation By Stephen Fowler Asst. News Editor U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis (D-Ga.) will address the class of 2014 as this year’s Commencement speaker during the May 12 ceremony, the University has announced. Serving as the representative for Emory’s congressional district since 1986, Lewis has played a large role in U.S. government and politics, especially during the Civil Rights era. Lewis volunteered to participate in the Freedom Rides aimed at desegregating public transportation throughout the South, was the keynote speaker at the historic March on Washington in 1963 and led more than 600 protestors during a peaceful march into Selma, Ala. These events helped form what would later be defined as “one of the

John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis (D-Ga.), will speak on May 12. most seminal collection of events of the Civil Rights Movement,” according to Lewis’ biography on his website. Among other accomplishments, Lewis was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor granted by the President of the United States in 2010. He is the recipient of more than 50 honorary degrees, several national civil rights and peace awards and is the only recipient of the John F.

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Kennedy “Profiles in Courage” lifetime achievement award. As part of the University’s tradition of honoring its Commencement speaker, Lewis will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the Commencement ceremony. Lewis’ invitation as the 2014 Commencement speaker is not the first interaction the Congressman has had with the Emory community, according to Vice President and Deputy to the President Gary Hauk. “As the representative for Emory’s congressional district, he has been a strong supporter of higher education and a frequent visitor to our campus,” Hauk wrote in an email to the Wheel. “Few persons embody the moral stature of courageous leaders who work in behalf of a common good as well as John Lewis.”

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Four College seniors were awarded the Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholarship for 2014-2015 last Saturday, providing a year of study at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. The scholarship was awarded to College seniors Lauren Ball, a Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy double major; Rachel Cawkwell, an English major; Blake Mayes, a Religion major and Community Building and Social Change minor; and Fiona O’Carroll, a History and French double major. The award, commonly known as the Bobby Jones Scholarship, was established in 1976 and recognizes individuals in the Emory community who exemplify the legacy of Bobby Jones, a professional golfer and Emory alum, according to the Bobby Jones website. In addition to the four Emory students selected, the scholarship sends four students from St. Andrews to Emory for a full-paid year of study. Of the original applicant pool of students who applied at Emory, 13 finalists were selected and interviewed and four were ultimately selected as recipients, according to Jane Walton-Williams, program administrator for the Bobby Jones scholarship. Dee McGraw, director of National Scholarships and Fellowships wrote

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in an email to the Wheel that the scholars consistently represent the best Emory had to offer. “It’s always a thrill —and always a surprise — to hear the Bobby Jones Scholarship announcement each year,” McGraw wrote. “The mix of students, with their diverse and widespread interests, is new with each class of scholars.” Calkwell wrote in an email to the Wheel that the Bobby Jones Scholarship will enable her and her fellow scholars to serve as ambassadors of both Emory and the legacy of Bobby Jones. “I know this will be an amazing cross-cultural experience that will allow me to learn about myself, my chosen subject and society,” Calkwell wrote. “I can’t wait to carry the Emory spirit with me to St. Andrews next year.” Calkwell wrote that the scholarship is a continuation of her “amazing opportunities” she had during the past four years. “At Emory I’ve gotten to really explore the liberal arts and I have learned so much outside of the classroom,” Calkwell wrote. “My professors have challenged and encouraged me, and my friends have inspired me to be a better person.” Mayes, who will be studying Christian monastic tradition, is looking forward to the opportunity to

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OBITUARY

SGA Rejects Improving Emory Cox Cellphone Service Williams, Jr., 102, Caring, Generous By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor

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Emory’s Manuscript, Archive and Rare Books Library (MARBL) opened an exhibition on Saturday celebrating Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney’s life and relationship with Emory.

Exhibit Displays Heaney’s Legacy By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor The Manuscript, Archives and Rare Books Library (MARBL) debuted an exhibition commemorating the late Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney this past weekend in the Schatten Gallery of the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Heaney died Aug. 30, 2013, a few months after his last visit to the University in March. The exhibit, titled “Seamus Heaney: The Music of What

Happens,” chronicles Heaney’s life as a poet and his relationship with Emory. According to an article written by the Director of Irish Studies Geraldine Higgins in the spring 2014 MARBL catalog, the title originates from an old legend that Heaney quoted in his poem “Song.” The gallery displays pictures of Heaney with various Emory faculty members, his visit to the grave of Irish poet W.B. Yeats and some individual portraits of him throughout his life.

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The exhibit also demonstrates that the impact of Heaney’s death reverberated across the world, displays clippings from global newspapers when the story of his death broke and provides an explanation of his poetry’s impact. “[Heaney’s] loss was mourned by scholars, writers, friends, rock stars, political activists and poetry lovers in myriad texts, tweets, blog posts, articles, obituaries and speeches,” the exhibit states.

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The 47th Legislature of the Student Government Association (SGA) rejected a resolution of student support for improving cellphone service in Cox Hall by next semester. It also indefinitely tabled a bill to fund an art project that would install empty journals around campus for people to write in. According to SGA Representativeat-Large and College sophomore Sumaali Chheda, the University has two options for improving the cell phone service in Cox. The first would not require any extra money but would take five years to implement. She added that there was also no guarantee that it would be complete in five years. The second would dip into a fund that the IT department reserves for unexpected circumstances, Chheda said. If the second plan is implemented, the cellphone service in Cox can be improved by next semester with a $100,000 cost. According to Chheda, the owner of the building said he wanted to know whether the students supported this initiative. Members of the Legislature said they were reluctant to spend that much money for something that was not a necessity. “I think this is a huge waste of money,” Goizueta Business School junior and SGA Junior Representative Luke Bucshon said. “Honestly I can go for 10 minutes in Cox and get some food without texting someone.”

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Bucshon also noted that, given the increase of tuition next year, he did not feel it would be a good decision for the University to spend money unnecessarily. SGA Oxford Representative and Oxford College sophomore Hussein Halemeh agreed that he did not want his tuition money going toward cellphone service. Because the IT fund does not have a prescribed purpose, some members of the Legislature said they wanted to table this bill until they could come up with an alternative use for the money. The bill failed on a 7-9-7 decision. Additionally, College sophomore Jonathan Weiss submitted a bill for an art project entitled “Emory Journal Project.” According to the bill, Weiss would distribute around 100 blank journals to the Emory community for students, teachers and deans to fill out with whatever they want and pass them along to someone else. When the journals have been filled, they would be “published as a portrait of Emory.” The bill estimates the project would require around $1,000. However, Laney Graduate School Representative Laura Mariani said she thought it was a great idea, but the Finance Committee could not vote on the bill because it did not have a specific cost estimate. She added that because Weiss is not under a chartered organization, there is no way for SGA to transfer money to him.

By Stephen Fowler Asst. News Editor Emory Williams, Jr. (’32C), emeritus trustee and former chief financial officer of Sears, Roebuck & Co., died Feb. 11 in Hobe Sound, Fla. Williams was 102. Williams graduated in 1932, was elected to serve as a trustee in 1964 and was elected to emeritus status in 1981, according to a Feb. 14 Emory University press release. Williams, Jr. In addition (’32C), to serving as a Emory trustee, Williams gave back to the emeritus Emory communitrustee, died ty in several ways, Feb. 11. including establishing the Emory Williams Award to honor faculty at the University, the press release says. The Emory Williams Awards were established in 1972 to honor faculty for fostering participation, inquiry and creative expression in the classroom. It also recognizes faculty

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HONOR COUNCIL CASES Violations of Academic Integrity At Emory University Academic integrity plays a crucial role in Emory University’s mission, and the Honor Code encapsulates our standards of fairness and trust. Yet, for many members of our community, the Honor Code remains abstract — something we think about only when a possible violation occurs. Without knowledge of concrete examples, it is often difficult to understand the purpose and seriousness of the honor code. In order to increase the visibility and transparency of the Honor Code process and to educate students about academic integrity, the Emory College Honor Council will begin reporting the results of real cases to The Emory Wheel. The publication of cases will serve to instruct students about the types of academic misconduct and actions they should avoid. Widespread knowledge of typical Honor Council sanctions may also serve as a deterrent when temptation strikes. Both the Honor Council and The Emory Wheel are sensitive to concerns about student privacy and the confidential nature of cases. We will protect the identities of students and faculty involved in Honor Council cases by removing any personally identifiable information from the reports. The Honor Council will provide brief summaries that describe the nature of the violation, the verdict and sanction and the rationale for the Honor Council’s decision. Details about the parties involved and the course will be generic (e.g. a junior in an upper level humanities class). The Honor Council and The Emory Wheel have developed rigorous procedures to ensure that personally identifiable information is not released. If, for any reason, the Honor Council believes the release of information about a case will jeopardize the privacy of the parties involved, the Honor Council will omit details about the case or exclude the case from its report. It is our hope that the publication of honor cases will ultimately benefit the academic community at Emory by raising awareness about academic dishonesty, preventing many future violations and encouraging students and faculty alike to support the honor code.

— Jason Ciejka, associate director of the Honor Council

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This Week In Emory History

NEWS ROUNDUP • Ukraine’s interim interior minister issued an arrest warrant for the ousted President Viktor Yanukovych on Monday. On Saturday, the country’s parliament voted to remove Yanukovych, who, along with other officials, is charged with the mass murder of peaceful citizens. • Egyptian interim Prime Minister Hazen Beblawi announced his unexpected resignation on Monday, giving no reason for the decision in his address on state television. According to a new constitution approved in January, the next election must take place in mid-April. • On Monday, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law a bill promising harsher penalties

for gay citizens and criminalizing those who do not report them. Firsttime offenders will receive at least 14 years in jail, while those who engage in “aggravated homosexuality” may receive a life sentence. In Uganda, homosexual acts are already illegal, but gay activists plan to challenge the new laws in court. • After protesting President Vladimir Putin’s third presidential term in Moscow, eight activists were sentenced for rioting and attacking police on Monday. Several protesters received prison terms of up to four years. While outside the Moscow court, police detained about 200 people rallying in support of the defendants.

• On Sunday, Jason Collins became the first ever openly gay player in the NBA. Collins, a center on the Brooklyn Nets, received a standing ovation when his name was announced during a sub-in at the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. • After an oil barge collided with a towboat on Saturday, a 65-mile stretch of the Mississippi River was closed to all water traffic on Sunday as crews cleaned up the spill. No one was hurt in the incident, though 26 vessels were forced to drop anchor while waiting for the river to reopen.

— Compiled by Senior Staff Writer Lydia O’Neal

Feb. 27, 1990 The Intersorority Council sponsored a forum on date rape in Winship Ballroom on Monday, Feb. 26, 1990. Speakers, like Assistant Dean for Residence Life Vasti Torres, emphasized the importance of education over tougher punishments. Sociologist Sandra Huguley, another speaker, mentioned a survey she conducted in 1986. The results: one in five women at Emory had been sexually assaulted and one in 12 had been raped. “These are your classmates, your roommates, your sorority sisters and friends,” Huguley said. The forum focused on prevention en lieu of two recent oncampus rape cases.

EVENTS AT EMORY TUESDAY Event: PSP Lunch & Learn: Georges de La Tour’s The Fortune-Teller Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Callaway N301 Event: John R. Hepler, Ph.D: “RGS14 at the Interface of Hippocampal Signaling and Synaptic Plasticity” Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: 5052 Rollins Research Center

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Event: Athletics — Women’s Tennis Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center Event: Athletics — Baseball Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Location: Chappell Park Event: IFSA-Butler U. Semester Study Abroad Info Session (Australia, Argentina, Chile & Peru) Time: 3:30-5 p.m. Location: Candler Library 216 Event: Health Education by Nursing Students Time: 4:30 p.m., 5:20 p.m. Location: Cox Hall Classroom B Event: The Good Life Speaker Series Time: 5-7 p.m. Location: White Hall 111

Event: Athletics — Women’s Tennis Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

Time: 3 p.m. Location: Visual Arts Building, Media Room 145

Event: Reading and Book Signing With Author Craig Prentiss Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library Jones Room

Event: Molecular and Cell Biology of Complex Neurological Disorders Time: 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building 400

Event: Poet Alice Oswald reads from Memorial: A Version of Homer’s Iliad Time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall

Event: Echoes of Nature: Dialogues Between Traditional Chinese Music and Art Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Location: Burlington Road Building 108

Event: Dance On Its Own Terms: Friends of Dance Lecture Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Oxford Road Building Presentation Room

Event: International Career Networking Night Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House

Event: “What’s Eating Katie?” The Musical Time: 8-10 p.m. Location: Harland Cinema

Event: “A Simple Life” (2012), Film Screening Time: 7 p.m. Location: White Hall 206

WEDNESDAY Event: Graduation Fair Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Bookstore Event: Brendan O’Connell: Meet & Greet Reception and Conversation

Event: An Evening of Chinese Music Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Performing Arts Studio Event: “Mauvais Sang” (“The Night is Young,” 1986), Film Screening Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 208 Event: The Impact of Non-Technical

THURSDAY Skills on Operative Performance and Patient Safety Time: 7-8 a.m. Location: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Event: Selecting & Evaluating Quality In-Home Care Providers Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Location: Winship Ballroom, DUC Event: Surveillance of Nuclear Pore Complex Assembly by the ESCRT Machinery Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Whitehead Building, Ground Floor Auditorium Event: Athletics — Women’s Tennis Time: 3:30-6 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center Event: Creativity Conversation: Visual Artist Brendan O’Connell Time: 4 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall Event: Reality Is... Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Winship Ballroom, DUC

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Emory Department of Pediatrics Ranks Top Five By Harmeet Kaur Health Sciences Beat Writer The Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics ranked fifth among pediatric departments in the United States for research funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2013, according to a Feb. 20 University press release. The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research reported the rankings. This year’s ranking is up seven spots from its place at 12th in 2012. Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Pediatrics Paul Spearman said the University’s pediatrics department emphasizes research because of the many benefits it provides. “We want to make a long-lasting impact on the health of children,” Spearman said. “[Research] saves more lives and keeps kids healthy in another way. We also think that we can attract the best physicians and scientists to our program with robust research.” Spearman said the money from NIH grants goes to build core laboratories and recruit new people. In addition, Spearman said that in past years, the Department of Pediatrics has undergone an “orchestrated effort” to enhance research infrastructure and expand the number of investigators on specific problems in child health. One such effort is the formation of

pediatric research “centers of excellence,” which the New York Health Commission define as health care centers that specialize in a certain area to produce better outcomes. According to the Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Emory has collaborated in establishing centers of excellence for autism, cystic fibrosis and cardiovascular biology, among others. Spearman said that Emory was specifically focusing on reforming the centers of excellence, particularly referencing the Center for Pediatric Innovation as an example. He said the center applies nanomedicine to pediatric problems as well as the development of new pediatric devices. Spearman said enhancing the department’s research program also includes collaboration between Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as partnerships with the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Spearman said that despite the ranking, there is more to come. “We’re not finished yet,” Spearman said. “We’re in the next phase of strategic planning because we think we can do even better in child healthrelated research. All these institutions are coming together to help plan a more robust research program to help the lives of children going forward.”

— Contact Harmeet Kaur at hbhagra@emory.edu

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quilt hangs in Asbury Circle created by Emory Best Buddies, an organization that pairs Emory students with special needs individuals from the Emory Autism Center, the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta and other community groups. Emory students and their pairs decorated the cloth patches with pictures of their friendships.

FINANCES

Endowment Increased by 6.5 Percent By Naomi Maisel Campus Life Beat Writer In the past year, Emory University’s endowment increased from $5.46 billion to $5.82 billion, marking a 6.5 percent change in market value. The 2013 National Association of College and University Business Officers - Commonwealth Study of Endowments (NCSE) conducted the study on 849 U.S. and Canadian colleges, universities and affiliated institutions. Emory has retained its rank as No. 16 on the list. According to Mary Cahill, vice president for investments and Emory’s chief investment officer, the endowment benefitted both from generous donor support as well as investment returns from 2012. “Our solid financial foundation

will continue to support Emory in fulfilling its mission,” Cahill said. However, Cahill added that this number could change, as the market proves to be unpredictable. To prepare for future economic obstacles, Emory has both an investment and a spending policy, which are approved by the Trustees of the University, Cahill said. According to Cahill, these policies balance current monetary needs while maintaining and preserving the budget for the future. Cahill said these gifts may be unrestricted and thus can be used for a specific project or purpose that is timely or meaningful to the donor. Emory’s endowment was originally gifted in 1926 by Asa Candler, founder of Coca-Cola and, at the time, brother of Emory University President Warren Candler.

The endowment reached its first billion dollars in 1986. Candler donated $1 million and 75 acres of land to establish the current Druid Hills campus in Atlanta. Before the endowment, only the Oxford campus existed. Then, in 1979, Robert and George Woodruff transferred a $105 million fund to Emory consisting solely of Coca-Cola stock. This gift was famed as the largest single donation ever given to an educational institution in the United States. Emory’s endowment became famous as the largest single gift allocated to an educational institution in the U.S. The endowment is valued at more than $6 billion today.

— Contact Naomi Maisel at namaise@emory.edu

Legislature Rejects Funding for Journal Project Continued from Page 1 Therefore, Mariani recommended that Weiss partner with an already chartered organization. Members of the Legislature agreed that the project was an interesting idea but were conflicted about how to supply the funds. Full-time MBA student and SGA Governance Chair David Kaplan asked whether SGA could simply use its budget to purchase the journals. SGA Finance Committee Chair and College senior Calvin Lee said there was no guarantee the project

would be successful. SGA Sophomore Representative and College sophomore Ami FieldsMeyer said he supported funding the project because it is less about its success and more of a form of artistic expression. He also asked whether it was possible to retroactively fund the journals in the event that Weiss chooses to use his own money. “I think we all agree this is a cool thing, and rarely do cool things come out of this organization,” FieldsMeyer said. SGA Representative-at-Large and College sophomore Raj Tilwa said it

is hard to hold an individual accountable for using money wisely and much easier when there is an organization with their own budget. Mariani reiterated that SGA could not vote on the bill because it did not give a specific estimate of the cost. Ultimately, SGA voted to table the bill until Weiss is able to partner with a chartered organization or have a better estimate of the cost. The legislature also unanimously appointed College sophomore Tyler Marchionne as secretary of SGA.

—Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu

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Rape Suspect Has Not Been Apprehended Yet Continued from Page 1 about two feet behind her until she went to a nearby church and waited before returning home. Now, the male resident is saying that he remembers seeing a young woman “a short distance in front of him” who appeared nervous as he started walking in the other direction. He told police that he had planned on crossing the street and walking on the other side “because the young lady seemed apprehensive, but she left the area before he had a chance,” the police statement says. The male resident did not think much of the situation until he read an alert about the suspect in the rape case possibly being seen, police said. Investigators believe the Decatur resident is the man that was encountered on Erie Avenue based on the location, time frame, physical and

clothing descriptions and the details provided by both him and the 17-yearold woman, according to the police statement.

“We want to thank the resident for coming forward ...” — City of Decatur Police Department

“We want to thank the complainant for being alert and the resident for coming forward to clear up the misunderstanding,” Decatur police said in a statement. However, the statement adds, “This does NOT mean the suspect in the Emory University and

DeKalb County assaults has been apprehended.” Police will continue to share any potentially useful information with EPD and DeKalb police to assist in their joint investigation, according to the statement. The suspect in the rape case is described as white and in his late 50s, with a slight hunch in his posture and unshaven. At the time of the reported rape, police said, he was wearing an orange beanie cap, hoodie and blue jeans. If you have been affected by sexual assault, abuse in a relationship or stalking, you have support at Emory. Contact Lauren (LB) Bernstein in the Respect Program in the Office of Health Promotion at 404-727-1514 or Lauren.Bernstein@emory.edu to schedule a confidential consultation.

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—Contact Jordan Friedman at jordan.m.friedman@emory.edu

Heaney’s personal papers, handwritten correspondence with other Irish poets and old drafts of poems are displayed in the Robert W. Woodruff Library.

Jones Scholars Voluntary Core Would Not Exist MARBL Showcases Heaney’s Papers, Drafts, Letters Ready for Without Williams, Klehr Says Scotland Continued from Page 1

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Continued from Page 1 grow academically and personally. “At St. Andrews, I’m excited by the opportunity to study theology at one of the oldest divinity schools in the world,” Mayes wrote in an email to the Wheel. “I hope the year in Scotland will provide me with the space to discern next steps, make new friends and learn a lot about myself.” Mayes also wrote that his time at Emory is one that he will remember and that has permanently positively impacted his life. “Emory’s an amazing place where I’ve experienced incredibly transformative relationships with students, faculty and alumni,” Mayes wrote. “Simply by being a part of such a dynamic community, I know that I’ve grown and look forward to continuing this journey at St. Andrews.” For Ball, the announcement of the award brought shock and excitement. “I feel honored to be a part of such a wonderful program and I will do everything I can to live up to the high standard of this award,” Ball wrote in an email to the Wheel. “I also plan on playing for the St. Andrews basketball team and the Scottish National Team.” O’Carroll was unable to be reached at press time. Since the creation of the scholarship, the program has sent more than 250 students from Emory and St. Andrews abroad.

—Contact Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu

who represent a model for teaching and scholarship and those who serve as mentors to students, according to the Office of the Provost website. Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Politics and History Harvey Klehr, a 1983 recipient of the Williams award, said he witnessed Williams’ legacy and generosity as it grew through the years. “I got to know Mr. Williams several years ago after he called me to discuss his interest in Emory developing a core curriculum for undergraduates,” Klehr said. “Without his interest, prodding, enthusiasm and financial support, what is now the Voluntary Core Program never would have gotten started.” The Voluntary Core Program is a set of five classes in the College that offer a coherent grasp of the Western tradition and which address a series of major questions that have been at the center of a liberal arts education,

according to the program website. In addition to his work with the Voluntary Core Program, Williams established a lecture series to support the program, according to the press release. The series was later named the Emory Williams Lectures in the Liberal Arts in his honor. Klehr said Williams remained interested in the program up until his death and attended one of the classes and a lecture in the series just a few months before he died. “That a man of his age continued to be concerned about undergraduate education and the importance of the liberal arts, is testimony to his abiding concern for students at his alma mater,” Klehr said. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Emory University in support of the Voluntary Core Curriculum Program.

— Contact Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu

MARBL is home to some of the only early drafts of Heaney’s poetry, a few of which are handwritten and show Heaney’s edits. For example, a draft of the poem “Strange Fruit” has phrases crossed out and arrows indicating the rearrangement of stanzas. The exhibit also contains personal correspondence between Heaney and American poet Ted Hughes as well as handwritten letters and poems to contemporary Irish poets Michael Longley, Paul Muldoon and Medbh McGuckian. “The exhibition follows the trajectory of Heaney’s poetry from the earth-bound bog poems of his early work to the airiness and uplift of crediting marvels in his later career,” Higgins wrote in the MARBL catalog. The exhibit also has a video media section that plays clips of Heaney and other writers reading his poems aloud.

Heaney first forged a relationship with Emory’s Irish Studies department in 1981 during his first visit for the inaugural Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature, Higgins wrote. He donated his papers to MARBL in 2003 in honor of former University President Bill Chace. Heaney’s relationship with Emory is presented in the gallery through pictures and a copy of his 2003 address at Emory’s Commencement ceremony. “Still, today’s conferral has raised us all a step above ourselves, and for the rest of our lives we’re going to remember this morning with pride and pleasure,” he said in the speech. Much of Heaney’s poetry delves into his own past. One of his most widely known poems, “Digging,” which explores Heaney’s family and integrates elements of the Irish landscape, is displayed on a wall in large print in the exhibit. In addition to his own past, Heaney

also addressed Irish history in his poetry, specifically the violence during the Irish War of Independence. A section of the exhibit documents some of the propaganda, posters and media paraphernalia related to Irish nationalism and displays Heaney’s poem about the Easter Rising incident of 1916 entitled “Requiem of the Croppies.” The gallery is open to students, faculty and members of the Atlanta community. Exhibit attendee Peggy Ann McCann described her experience as a native of Ireland experiencing the exhibit. “I kept forgetting I was in America because it feels so relevant to where I’m from,” she said. She added that seeing the exhibit was also emotional for her because she grew up in Northern Ireland and the history of the War of Independence stirs up the difficult feelings of that time.

—Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu

College Juniors Form Committee a Year in Advance to Choose Commencement Speaker Continued from Page 1 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act, a milestone in the struggle for full civil rights for all Americans, Hauk wrote. “This was a struggle that he led as a young man not much older than our graduating college seniors,” Hauk wrote. In 1999, Lewis was awarded the

Emory President’s Medal, one of the two highest honors granted by Emory. The selection and conferral of the award goes to “only those individuals whose impact on the world has enhanced the dominion of peace or has enlarged the range of cultural achievement,” according to Hauk. The selection process begins in the spring of the previous year, when

a committee of 15 to 20 juniors advises the University President on the kind of Commencement speaker who would be meaningful to the senior class when they graduate the following year, Hauk wrote. Last year’s committee selected a list of nine names, including distinguished men and women in fields ranging from public service and cinema to from academia and journal-

ism, Hauk wrote. Hauk wrote that after reaching out to all but one of the nine members on the list, scheduling conflicts or the inability to confirm until late in the spring made it impossible for all of the members to attend commencement except for Lewis. This year, more than 15,000 attendees are expected at the ceremony, which will take place on the

Quadrangle on May 12. In addition to Lewis, President of Spelman College Beverly Daniel Tatum will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and Emory alumnus and former Board of Trustees chair Ben F. Johnson III (’65C) will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

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Let’s Talk About Sex (Week) Events Stimulate Dialogue, Awareness Sex Week at Emory, sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion, is a week dedicated to sex-positivity and advocates #morethancondoms. The events were originally scheduled for the week of Feb. 8-14, but some of the events have been rescheduled due to snow days, with two of the events slated for the week after spring break and two the following week as a part of a sex-positivity series. The events that already occurred were Wonderful Wednesday, which focused on sexpositive merchandise as well as a photo project that asked statements such as “A real woman/men is...” “love is louder...” and “good sex is...” All student groups were asked to participate at Wonderful Wednesday, with their own projects. Furthermore, Youtube star Lacey Green spoke at the event “Relationsh!t” which took place on Feb. 8 in the Winship Ballroom. The event focused on giving advice to students on how to build healthy and safe relationships during and after college. Additionally, activist and educator Robyn Ochs led beyond binaries workshop on Feb. 10 in Emory Black Student Union (EBSU) where she explored the dimensions and landscape of sexual orientation. The Office of Health Promotion and Student Health Advocacy Group (SHAG) partnered with many student organizations, such as Sexual Assault Peer Advocates (SAPA), Feminists in Action (FIA), EmoryPride, Alliance for Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP), EmoryKink, the DeKalb County Board of Health, Residents Hall Association (RHA), Few and Evans Residence Hall, Office of Multicultural Programs and Services (OMPS), Nursing Students for Reproductive Justice, Emory Reproductive Health Association and the Respect Program. Sex Week aims to break down misconceptions surrounding sex, promote an environment that fosters dialogue surrounding sexuality and explain to students that sex is not just about contraception but rather self-autonomy and being in control of your own body. We at the Wheel feel that Sex Week is a great step forward toward removing the stigma around sexuality, gender and sex. The messages of Sex Week – education-based awareness and open dialogue around sex – are forward-thinking and important, especially on a college campus. We respect and applaud these groups for sending a message of sex-positivity. This week serves to undermine a taboo – the notion that sex is something we as students shouldn’t talk about – and even though some events have been postponed, the message is still inherent in the events that did occur. However, some aspects of Sex Week may need tweaking. We understand that the Wonderful Wednesday event of “A Real Woman/ Man is...” had good intentions insofar as it attempted to challenge societal definitions of what a man/woman should represent. However, we found a problem with the rhetoric surrounding what a “real” man/ woman should be. It centers around essentialist and heteronormative discourse, presupposing that a man/woman can be fake (which we take issue with) and that there are specific characteristics attached to being a real man/woman. Still, we recognize that this is complex territory and we understand that no event is going to satisfy everyone completely. Regardless of our criticisms, Sex Week’s Wonderful Wednesday was still a success. It promoted safe sex and broke down stigmas with the distribution of condoms and lubricant, genitalia-shaped cookies and cakes and white boards with questions such as “love is louder...” and “good sex is...” Given recent reports of rape and sexual assault on Emory’s campus, now is a good time to educate the Emory community about assault through these events. Two students came forward this month to report sexual assaults — one reporting a rape in Emory Village, and the other an assault at Sigma Nu’s fraternity house — and the number of reports of sexual assaults on campus at Emory is rising, which could indicate that more students are using Emory’s resources. Sex Week is a good opportunity to continue educating our student body about sexual assault and awareness. Overall, Sex Week at Emory opens up necessary dialogue surrounding sex. We are glad that so many student groups and campus divisions have taken such amazing initiative to relay a positive message about our bodies and our sexualities. We applaud all of those involved with Sex Week and look forward to the events to come. The above staff editorial represents the majority opinion of the Wheel. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you have support at Emory. Please contact Lauren (LB) Bernstein, Assistant Director for the Respect Program at 404.727.1514 or respect@emory.edu for confidential support. You can also learn more about the Respect Program at respect.emory.edu.

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An Empty Administration Obama’s Promises See No Materialization CALVIN LI With the specter of midterm elections looming, expect fiery rhetoric and irreconcilable differences to rule the day yet again on Capitol Hill. As legislators hunker down for the inevitable battles across party lines on various hot-button issues, and with the funding and borrowing capacity taken care of for the year, the only foreseeable escape from gridlock will come from the White House. As the next eight and a half months unfold, it’ll be interesting to note whether President Obama remains seemingly intent on advancing his agenda through executive action rather than attempting, again, to play ball with Congress. President Obama should be fully aware of the legacy of his administration were it to end today — unrealized big promises and a few partisan victories. Quoted in his first Cabinet meeting of this year as saying, “I’ve got a pen, and I’ve got a phone,” Obama must understand his statement lends itself to a much larger question: what took him so long to realize he had those powers? Several policies the President has stated as his priorities for this year have been education, immigration and business growth. As I write this piece on Feb. 22, 2014, it has been five years and 34 days since Obama took office — these issues were just as imperative 1,859 days ago as they are today. Instead, we have had for the past few years a war of attrition over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a focus on sustainable energy with misguided funding and a stimulus package/financial-sector reform with terms that solely appealed to his voter base and have produced, at best, mediocre results. The President’s approach to resolving education has been his “Race to the Top” program, an initiative that has seen its fair share of criticism for focusing on arbitrary test results, holding teachers accountable for the

aforementioned test results and not prioritizing those who are in need of such funding. The President’s supporters will inevitably point to the fractured legislative body that he inherited, or perhaps point to other accomplishments as proof that he has made the best out of an adverse situation. This completely ignores the power that the executive branch enjoys, the responsibility of the President to lead and the facts of the situation. When he entered office in 2009, freshly minted off of a rousing victory, he was handed a Congress that saw an increase of eight Democrats in the Senate and 21 in the House of Representatives. It would be the first Congress since 1995 with a majority of Democrats in both chambers, and the momentum was squarely behind the President. Instead of blitzing a GOP that had already stated that their goal was to make him a “one-term president” with multiple issues and using the bully pulpit to push legislation through Congress, the President decided to attempt compromise with legislators, and alas, we find ourselves in our current situation. As former President Bill Clinton’s Chief of Staff and new White House senior adviser John Podesta noted in his 2010 report for the Center for American Progress, “Congressional gridlock does not mean the federal government stands still. This administration has a similar opportunity to use available executive authorities while also working with Congress where possible.” The President should have immediately realized that he held much more than simply a pen and a phone in 2009 and parlayed it to his advantage, but his reluctance to do so only galvanized his political opponents and led to the 2010 midterm elections that eliminated any potential for his executive orders to hold weight. Regardless of one’s political allegiances, it is indisputable that a president who accomplishes more of his or her agenda is preferable to a President who waffles and leaves a lot of initiatives half-baked. The former will at

least acknowledge the issues which he or she campaigned upon and address it in the manner they see best fit — the latter will simply leave the country in the same mess it was in four years ago. It is bitterly ironic that I stand here encouraging a president who based his first campaign off of “change” to take more initiative in the final years of his presidency. Mr. President, you ran on health care reform, sustainable energy and social issues — reward those who voted for you due to those promises. If you truly want health care reform, don’t delay the employer mandate portion of the ACA until 2016. If you truly want sustainable energy, stop considering the Keystone Pipeline and allocate a larger portion of the budget towards research towards alternative fuel. If you truly want to address social issues, don’t state that you support same-sex marriage and wait upon the courts and Attorney General Eric Holder to do your work — own your position. So here we are again — pardon me if it feels like déjà vu. The President’s bold talk mirrors the same rhetoric he employed in October 2011, with his “We Can’t Wait” initiative designed to prod Congress into action. The sad part of this all is that this is not written in hindsight — we have seen this coming for years. The President only needs to look at his approval numbers to realize that his re-election in 2012 was just as in great part due to the caliber of his opponent as it was due to his own accomplishments in office. This is not meant to declare the next years of Obama’s administration a failure before they even conclude, it is meant to analyze his job performance as it stands currently. Ultimately, the President needs to understand that the gridlock which has crippled Congress has the power to do the same to his legacy — his administration’s epitaph might very well read “too little, too late.” Calvin Li is a Goizueta Business School junior from Duluth, Ga.

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Eddy Nahimas, Originally Published in 1991 From the Archives: ‘U.s. wages war for capitalism’ For the past six months I have been confused about the Persian Gulf crisis. At first I could not decide if we should have even sent troops to Saudi Arabia. The deployment was based largely on economic not moral motives. We were supporting the oil companies and our own gluttonous energy consumption (instead of developing a feasible energy policy); we did not seem to have an adequate understanding of the situation or the culture; we were playing world policeman, as we have ever since WWII; and we were carrying the rest of the world on our shoulders while we were falling to our knees from the weight of domestic/economic problems. However, I came to realize that the swift military move may have been one of Bush’s few brilliant decisions. The deployment of 200,000 troops within a month halted Saddam. Furthermore, Bush mobilized international support that surprised Saddam with its diversity and strength. Bush’s call for international sanctions reinforced his deftness in foreign policy. Unfortunately, he proved to be a tragic hero; his flaw, unlike Hamlet’s: impatience. In November Bush exposed that, hypocritically, he never intended to use sanctions as a means to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. His deployment of an additional 20,000 troops ruined any chance of maintaining a long-term rotating force. He solidified this position by pushing through a U.N. resolution to use force if Iran did not pull out by Martin Luther King’s birthday (I mean, Jan. 15). Do not be fooled into believing that the world was ready to use force so early or at all. Bush and Baker pressured other nations to agree with us by using economic incentives and political manipulation. Using the U.N. so extensively was hypocritical, as we had ignored it for years, denying it funds and brushing aside its condemnations of our illegal invasions of Grenada and Panama. We then attempted some futile peace overtures, but we certainly did not “go the last mile.” France and the E.C. pushed for more reasonable peace plans, including an IsraeliArab peace conference. The Baker-Aziz “conversation” resembled more the taunts and pushes before the scuffle of two third-grade bullies egged on by a crowd of onlookers who are willing to add a push but not a punch. But should we have begun the scuffle at all? On one side I have heard Iraq’s invasion

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of Kuwait compared to a madman taking over his neighbor’s house, kicking out the father, raping the wife and raiding the refrigerator. He will not leave unless you bring in the police. I have heard about the appeasement of Hitler (a tenuous analogy), beginning with the Ruhr Valley, an area taken, like Kuwait, for its economic value. I have heard about my father’s friend who fought for freedom in Czechoslovakia until Soviet tanks squashed the uprising, unrefuted by the U.S. Could we let a dictator overrun another nation (even though it was a monarchy created artificially out of colonial mandates) and dominate a crucial economic region? No, we could not; I was convinced Iraq must leave Kuwait. But I also listened to Sam Nunn and other supporters of sanctions, and I realized the sanctions needed more time.

These sanctions were unlike any in history — supported by almost every nation and with strict military enforcement (nothing like South Africa). Convincing evidence existed to prove sanctions were effective in impairing Iraq’s economy. How long could Saddam control a country with limited food and money? We should have given sanctions one year to work and then considered force. But Bush knew his popularity would withstand a year of inactivity. Unfortunately, we the people are as impatient as our President. Finally, the invasion confused me even more. While I emphatically believe the sanctions needed more time, I have since seen a military campaign achieve its goals effectively and with limited loss of civilian life (but we have a bloody ground war to go). Saddam’s sickening responses to war have also wavered

my earlier resolve to wait. If Saddam has forced his own troops either to fight or to die, has bombed Israeli civilians, has poisoned the environment for no apparent reason and has endured, virtually unanswered, the worst bombing campaign in history, who knows what he might have done to hold on to Kuwait. It is difficult to oppose an effort to topple such a dangerous and powerful force in such a volatile and vital region. Thus, while the end of our actions is clear, the means remain murky. However, I am not confused about a few aspects of the war. First, Israel should be hauled for its patience and restraint. Second, anti-war protesters should not be misinterpreted. They are opposing Bush and his policies but supporting the troops in their own way: by trying to bring them home. Obviously, we must all support the troops,

who are braver than any of us bickering about the war within the safety of America’s borders. Third, we must not leave Iraq in shambles or the Middle East problems unresolved, beginning with the Israeli-Arab dispute. And finally, the U.S. government should be wary of hypocrisy in their actions. They should not sit on a white horse condemning nations that sludge in the mud when we wallow in the mud ourselves. Remember that we supported Saddam as we once did Noriega. If we want to build a so-called “new world order,” we should set the example by attacking domestic injustices and supporting the fight for freedom, not just our own economic goals, abroad. America must be the voice for democracy not capitalism...otherwise we will all be confused.

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Bob Dylan: An American Inspiration Singer, Musician and a National Poet

The Final Lesson An Ode to Professor Strahan PAIGE ROHE I’ll never forget the day during my sophomore year when I realized a professor could have a sense of humor. Not one based on puns about accounting or obtuse references to Welsh history, but dare I say it: “college humor?” It was a hot summer afternoon at University College, Oxford in 2001, and my study abroad contingent was gathered in a courtyard for an afternoon “fancy dress” party. Professor Randall Strahan, who led my British politics class, dressed in a terrible long, black wig and sunglasses, posing as a collegiate Bill Clinton. I admit, I had put Strahan on a bit of a pedestal that summer, impressed as I was by his vast knowledge of American and British politics. And there he went, knocking himself off that lofty perch. I admired him even more for it. I owe a lot to Strahan, who later directed the Political Science honors program my senior year, and sat on my honors thesis committee. You see, I nearly crumbled writing my honors thesis on such a broad-reaching topic as global HIV/AIDS policy under the George Bush Administration. My end product was more than 100 pages of legislative and historical analysis. And for all those sleepless nights and countless tears, I didn’t receive the honors

designation I had hoped. I felt cheated. I also felt like a failure. But when I saw Strahan after the honors ceremony, I was surprised to hear him say he was proud of me. He knew what I was tackling was hard and valued the fact that I wasn’t afraid to dive in all the same. And I knew, somewhere underneath my then sense of entitlement and immaturity, that I had a long way to go in refining my research and conclusions. I also knew that I could have chosen an easier subject, or not done original research or been very conservative in my approach. I could have chosen to let things slide a bit my senior year and not done much of anything at all. As the minutes leading to graduation ticked by, Strahan’s final lesson began to hit home. I shouldn’t be afraid to be humbled in seeking knowledge. It’s alright to be wrong, not ready yet or at an impasse. The important thing is not to let a disappointment become a judgment about yourself or your quest for learning overall. While I learned a great deal of information, theories and practices at Emory College, Strahan helped me gain a little more wisdom. He truly will be missed. Paige Rohe is an alumna (‘04C) from Atlanta, Ga. She is a previous Wheel columnist.

I shouldn’t be afraid to be wrong, not ready yet or at an impasse.

England has Shakespeare, Scotland has Burns, Ireland has Yeats and the United States has Bob Dylan. In terms of both artistic and social influence, Dylan shares the status, only with the company of Walt Whitman, as the American national poet. The balance between musician and poet has always been blurred with Dylan and to the benefit of fans of both forms. When asked about this dichotomy in a 1965 press conference, Dylan responded: “I think of myself as a song-and-dance man,” though he has since been awarded a Pulitzer Prize citation and has long been a contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature. What separates Dylan as a poet among musicians is not only the themes, allusions or imagery in his work, but his use of a form that often does not rely on choruses of more than one or two lines as well as his ability to write musical epics. Tracks like “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall,” “It’s Alright Ma, I’m Only Bleeding,” “Desolation Row” and “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” exemplify this form and can reach double digits in minutes. These qualities are also evident in the spoken-word track, “Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie.” Dylan’s first album was released in 1962, when he was 21 years old, and his artistic output has been consistent in the over 50 years since, influencing countless musicians in several genres. In 1964, he introduced the Beatles to marijuana when he misunderstood one of their lyrics (we can indirectly thank him for Sgt. Pepper) and his mark on the musician of the 1980s, Bruce Springsteen, is unmistakable. Artists from Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke and Jimi Hendrix to Adele have taken influence from his music, as did Joyce Carol Oates’s seminal short story, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” In an age when many complain that certain musicians do not have enough of a varied sound, Bob Dylan has reinvented himself numerous times and, as is the case of any truly great artist, he is noted for the importance of his artistic periods. The protest, folk period of his early career predominates the popular image of Dylan, as does his transformation of “going electric” with his surrealist lyrics — read “Tombstone Blues,” “Ballad of a Thin Man” and “Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat.” There are also the often forgotten incarna-

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tions of Dylan, which include a run at country music, an ill-advised Gospel phase and other struggles in the 80s. He now enjoys the role of an elder poet since 1997’s Time Out of Mind, which witnessed a revival of his career and three Grammy awards including Album of the Year. This critical and artistic success has continued as albums like Love and Theft (2001), Modern Times (2006), Together Through Life (2009) and Tempest (2012) have reached at least number 10 on the Billboard Top 200. Bob Dylan’s shaping of modern America is unmistakable considering he was one of the early leading voices in the anti-war movement of the 1960s. Many also overlook his role in the Civil Rights movement as he not only wrote songs like “When the Ship Comes In” and “Only a Pawn in Their Game” but also performed for activist groups like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). Furthermore, he performed at Martin Luther

King, Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, in which King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. It might seem unusual to think of a singer as an integral part of American literature, but no other American poet of his time period has matched both his literary excellence and public involvement. Other prominent American poets like Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson lack this distinction. When he dies, Dylan will indeed be regarded as one of the preeminent poets in American history. His work will be an object of academic study with regard to literary form and social significance. Ever-weary of labels and high praise, Dylan has rejected assessments of his contribution to popular music and his impact on the 1960s. He has also said that he believes his music will be forgotten years from now. Some things, however, speak for themselves, and Bob Dylan’s work is no exception. Online Editor Ross Fogg is a College senior from Fayetteville, Ga.

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International piano superstar Lang Lang performed before a sold-out audience at the Emerson Concert Hall in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts this Thursday, Feb. 20. His concert included sonatas by Mozart and ballades by Chopin.

Lang Lang Captivates With Mozart, Chopin By Hao Feng Contributing Writer Internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Lang Lang took center stage in Emerson Concert Hall at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts last Thursday night. But to be entirely honest, “internationally acclaimed pianist” does not even begin to describe the likes of Lang Lang. From solo recitals in Carnegie Hall to concerto performances in Europe, “sold out” has become the standard for every concert he performs. However, Lang Lang does not restrict himself to the secluded world of classical music; he has been recognized in mainstream media as well. Just last month, the Chinese pianist mounted front stage with Metallica in a momentous collaboration at the Grammys, and in 2008, he was named one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive.” Adidas even has a pair of Lang Lang-

themed sneakers, and last week, Bugatti revealed their latest version of the Veyron which they have called the “Lang Lang.” None of this respect comes without disdain. Known for his often bombastic playing, Lang Lang is occasionally addressed by his nickname “Bang Bang.” Nevertheless, none can deny the pianist’s utterly impeccable technical facility, which allows him the freedom with which he plays. On Thursday evening, Lang Lang brought a more subtle set of repertoire, which began with a set of three Mozart Piano sonatas, followed by all four Chopin Ballades. After the lights had dimmed, Lang Lang began with Mozart’s Piano Sonata in G Major, K. 283 as an elegantly shaped Alberti bass accompanying the tempered melody. Each voice was heard and contributed to the varying character of each phrase. For the first two movements, the

dynamic range was not particularly wide, which allowed small changes in volume to be much more significant. By contrast, the third movement was considerably more vibrant. Here, we heard but a hint of the audacity that reappeared in the later Chopin pieces. Next on the program was Mozart’s Piano Sonata in E Flat Major, K. 282. This was undoubtedly my personal favorite of the evening. Rarely have I been struck so jarringly by such a subtle change from a major key to minor. The minor key change elicited marks of darkness in what was otherwise a very elegant and innocent piece, which was unbelievably beautiful. Throughout the piece, Lang Lang looked up toward the corners of the hall with expressions of joyous sorrow. He played deeply into the keys, producing a full yet effortless sound. At the end of each movement, he always held the penultimate note for

just a little while longer than normal, allowing its reverberation to dissipate throughout the hall before resolving to the concluding chord. Lang Lang played his final Mozart Sonata (K. 310) much less carefully than the previous two. It was more virtuosic and bombastic, possibly because it was the only one of the three sonatas primarily in a minor key. He also took more liberties with dynamics and timing, utilizing a wider range of volume and rubato (elongating certain notes and shortening others), characteristics more prominent in music of the Romantic era. Even in these relatively simple pieces, Lang Lang’s flawless technique was evident. Every note in each run spoke clearly and directed the phrase precisely. The top note of each chord sung above the rest, creating a smooth melodic line, and

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Comedy Central has found its answer to HBO’s “Girls.” The pilot involved two 20-somethings’ attempts to raise money for a Lil Wayne concert: stealing from work, street performing and cleaning the apartment of a creepy guy (played by “Saturday Night Live” cast member Fred Armisen) in their underwear. Let’s just say their efforts to get to “Weezy” were not successful. On Saturday, March 8, the duo behind that new comedy show, “Broad City,” will perform at Terminal West in Atlanta as part of their 18-city Broad City Live Tour. The show’s stars, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, co-produce the show along with former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Amy Poehler. The inspiration for the show, according to Jacobson, was the two women’s friendship. “We just noticed that our friendship was really, really funny to us — we had a great dynamic,” Jacobson said in a college conference call in which the Wheel participated. She added that, at the New York City-based theater company Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), neither of them were ever chosen for improvisation teams. “We just thought, let’s do our own thing,” Jacobson said. From 2009 to 2011, “Broad City” existed as a web series of two- to seven-minute sketch clips following Glazer and Jacobson as they try to get into yoga, sexually exploit their friend for his washer and dryer and prove to their moms that they aren’t in a lesbian relationship. In the season finale, Poehler guest-starred as herself, egging them on as they make a dramatized dash for fresh cookies at a New York coffee shop. “Amy [Poehler] has been involved all the way,” Glazer said, adding that Poehler even helped them pitch their show to Comedy Central. “Who wouldn’t want her to take part?” Both Jacobson and Glazer are alumni of UCB, which has produced actors like Poehler, Rob Corddry of Adult Swim’s “Children’s Hospital,” Ed Helms of “The Office”

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Ilana Glazer (left) and Abbi Jacobson (right) star in Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” and Anthony Jeselnik of Comedy Central’s “The Jeselnik Offensive,” to name a few. “UCB and the New York comedy community ... totally shaped our abilities,” Glazer said, calling the theater company “a tight support group” that “allowed us to have the confidence to make the web series in the first place.” In 2011, The Wall Street Journal described the web series as “sneakattack feminism,” but Jacobson said that, though they enjoyed hearing about the label, she and Glazer “don’t have that agenda.” “’Sneak-attack’ is an awesome way to say that we’re not just female actors and female writers — we’re just actors and writers,” Jacobson said. Glazer added that the comedy world they came from “never felt like men-versus-women comedy” until they reached mainstream media. As for its comparison to “Girls” in articles by The New York Times, The New York Post and The Washington Post, both women said they were honored to be placed on the same level as the HBO show. Though “Broad City” illustrates a raunchier, more purely comedic picture of post-college failure than “Girls” does, both focus on the obstacles of navigating New York City in a generation of selfies and a slumping job market. “I think our generation has a prolonged adolescence, and the show definitely shows what it feels like,”

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ALBUM REVIEW

THEATER REVIEW

POETRY READING

Young the Giant Takes A Chance, Plays it Safe

Laughs and Lunacy in ‘Mandragola’

Irish Poet Celebrates History, Humanity

YOUNG THE GIANT Mind Over Matter

By Jason Charles Contributing Writer Alt-rockers Young the Giant are back. And they’re back with their energized yet sheltered follow-up to their inaugural album. In 2010, a group of young guys from Irvine, Calif. exploded onto the indie music scene with their selftitled debut album. The band was all the buzz for months after its release but received some harsh criticism from respected music blogs for being “too safe.” But Young the Giant’s live shows at festivals and tours, with acts like Minus the Bear and Steel Train, made up for such ridicule and added to the hype. Their raw energy and passion came through on stage and translated to crowd-pleasing performances across the country. The group’s first single “My Body” reached the No. 5 spot on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and soon found airplay on college, alternative and Top 40 radio stations. Attaining great success early on in a career is both a gift and a

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By Emelia Fredlick Arts & Entertainment Editor To put it simply, I pretty much have no idea what happened during “Mandragola.” Going into the show, I had heard it was a little-known play written by Machiavelli (yes, that Machiavelli). I heard it was wildly inappropriate and also wildly hilarious. But that was about it. And now, two days after I saw the show, that’s still all I really know. The performance, which was produced by Starving Artists Productions (SAP), premiered on Thursday, Feb. 20 and runs through Saturday, March 1 at the Black Box Theater in the Burlington Road Building. College junior Azzi Haq portrays our protagonist Callimaco, a Florentine doctor who falls madly in love with the impossibly beautiful, amazing — and married — Lucrezia. Callimaco befriends Lucrezia’s husband, Messer Nicia (College freshman Carlos Maas), as part of an extravagant plot to seduce her and win her love. Lucrezia has been having trouble conceiving a child, so Callimaco promises to give her a pregnancy-inducing potion — the titular mandragola — which will kill the first man she sleeps with after taking it. So obviously, to avoid death, Nicia needs to find someone other than himself to sleep with Lucrezia. The plan involves deceit, elaborate disguises and paying off the town friar. Naturally, chaos ensues. In the resulting screwball comedy, everyone’s cheating everyone, everyone’s sleeping with everyone and everyone’s bribing everyone. It’s totally incoherent — but totally hysterical.

By Farha Pirani Contributing Writer

ters emerge onto the stage to give intricate discourse about ... well, I don’t even know. The speeches are directed specifically to the audience, providing inklings of what’s to come or commentary on the events that have just transpired. But they weren’t particularly amusing or informative — every time a monologue began, I just zoned out until the dialogue got its chance to start up again. That was one of the most frustrat-

This past Saturday, Glenn Memorial Auditorium was filled with undergraduate and graduate students, professors and several members of the community surrounding Emory, making for one of the most diverse audiences I have ever seen on Emory’s campus. The occasion? A free reading by acclaimed Irish poet Paul Muldoon. The reading was part of the Manuscript, Archive and Rare Book Library’s Raymond Danowski Poetry Library Reading Series, which has included renowned poets such as Billy Collins as well as Natasha Trethewey, the U.S. Poet Laureate and director of Emory’s Creative Writing program. This event marked the opening of the exhibition on deceased Irish poet and Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, also a former mentor of Muldoon. The exhibition, entitled “Seamus Heaney: The Music of What Happens,” is located in the Schatten Gallery at the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Kevin Young, curator of the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library, introduced Muldoon, highlighting the poet’s 2003 Pulitzer Prize and commenting on his ability to “transport us to the specialness of the overlooked, the unseen found every day.”

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College junior Azzi Haq (left) stars alongside College sophomore Joshua Young (right) in Starving Artists Productions’ “Mandragola.” A play by Machiavelli, “Mandragola” runs through March 1. “Mandragola” bounces back and forth between fast-paced, frantic banter and long-winded monologues. The play is undoubtedly at its strongest when it concentrates on the characters’ interactions: Callimaco’s moments of sheer self-indulgence juxtaposed impeccably against his servant Siro’s (College freshman Jemma Giberson) deadpan frustration and sarcasm, making for a perfect comic pairing. (“Nothing is ever so desperate that there’s no room for hope!” Callimaco exclaims excitedly,

while Siro rolls her eyes and slumps against the wall.) And when Ligurio (College sophomore Joshua Young), the unofficial sidekick of the play, details Callimaco’s plan to the friar (College junior Katie Donovan), both characters demonstrate greediness, unironic misogyny and capriciousness. They’re horrible people but incredibly funny to watch interact. But there are also several monologues that break up these great scenes of dialogue. Various charac-

Starving Artists Productions Explores Deceit, Gender Roles in ‘Mandragola’ Continued from Page 9 ing aspects of the show: its inconsistency. One minute, the entire audience was cracking up, whether at the characters’ dramatic speeches or at an extensive, over-the-top sex joke (and trust me, there were plenty of those). The next minute, an awkward silence would fill the room while yet another outrageous antic got underway, but one that was lost on the audience. A lot of moments seemed to have some unspoken joke or subtlety that we viewers were supposed to pick up on, but we never quite did. Another similarly puzzling aspect of the play was the depiction of gender roles. The friar was played by a female. Lucrezia was played by a male in drag. The production clearly had both a male and a female in these two opposing roles, so it wasn’t like this disregard for gender was a necessity due to a lack of casting choices. It felt like “Mandragola” was trying to make some kind of point with this

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choice, by having the traditionally patriarchal role of the friar played by a woman and the mind-blowingly beautiful woman played by a man. I just couldn’t quite tell what that point was. On another note, a substantial amount of the dialogue expressed an uncomfortable amount of misogyny, hedonism and other generally (by modern standards) unacceptable philosophies. Several times, the characters — particularly the friar — made blanket statements about the volatility of women, subsequently treating them horribly. The characters all constructed this elaborate plan regarding Lucrezia’s sexual activities and childbearing status, only telling her what she should do after the arrangements had already been made. And when Nicia expressed concern that Lucrezia would sin by cheating on him, the friar reassured him with a Biblical story about girls who were told to sleep with their

fathers to reproduce. “Their intention was good, so they did not sin,” the friar explained. Of course, I get that Machiavelli walked the earth 500 years ago. So the acceptable philosophies of his age may have been quite different. But with such a stark time gap, it was hard to tell whether this kind of dialogue was always inherently tonguein-cheek, or serious in text and only made to be satirical in this particular performance. There’s one more moment worth mentioning from “Mandragola.” When the entire gang gathers together for the culmination of their plan, an argument arises and Nicia whips out a sword with which to threaten the others. But it’s not a sword at all — it’s a sex toy. Was it weird? Yes. Did it make me uncomfortable? Yes. Did I understand why this was happening? No. Was it totally hilarious? Absolutely.

— Contact Emelia Fredlick at emelia.j.fredlick@emory.edu

Glazer, Jacobson Navigate the ‘City’ Together Continued from Page 9 Glazer said. “Both girls went to college, used it and abused it, as middleupper-class girls do.” Perhaps what sets “Broad City” apart from “Girls” and CBS show “2 Broke Girls” is the fact that it is indeed written by, performed by and completely based off of the lives of two college graduates living in New York. “We try to base the scenes of every episode on things that happened to us, the writers, the crew,” Jacobson said, adding that they keep a spreadsheet of episode-inspiring shenanigans. The two also recognize the advantage of essentially playing and writing for themselves, calling it “a rare opportunity.” Jacobson said she enjoys accentuating her insecure side, while Glazer said it’s simply “the best way to perform.” With their new spot on Comedy Central, the duo faces the challenge of performing for a full sitcom length, rather than that of the several

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Ilana Glazer (left) and Abbi Jacobson (right) have been working together since the web series “Broad City” premiered in 2009. minute clips they broadcast online. Jacobson said they “loved this transition,” which Glazer called their “TV college.” “When we started, I would never have imagined this happening,” Jacobson said.

Pianist Plays Tribute to Classics, Samples New Angles Continued from Page 9 the remaining notes were played with just enough prominence to color the harmonic underpasses. Following intermission, Lang Lang returned on stage to perform the four Chopin Ballades. Barely had the audience settled down when Lang Lang pounded the first note, causing immediate silence throughout the hall. Here we saw the Lang Lang people know best: a showman. With more notes to play, Lang Lang took hold of the reins and left the audience completely in the dust. The first Chopin Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23 began with its iconic arpeggio, followed by a multitude of

themes, each displaying a vast range of colors and sentiments. However, amidst all Lang Lang’s demonstrations of technical fireworks, one stood out far above rest. Three words: Fastest. Coda. Ever. In this song’s coda, all hell breaks loose, and Lang Lang made the heavens and hells of classical music touch. Next up was the Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38. Dedicated to iconic yet psychotic pianist and composer Robert Schumann, the piece is perhaps suggestive of Schumann’s bipolar nature. It can almost be thought of as two pieces cut and pasted together: a serene and lilting melody with demonic interludes. During the transition between

these two themes, Lang Lang gave no hints as to what might be coming next, causing the audience to jump each time the interludes appeared, concluded by once again, a blazing fast coda. However, what made this Ballade stand out from the rest was its return to the original theme immediately following the coda — the serene and lilting melody. After a glorious arm throw from the coda, Lang Lang suddenly became very serious and solemnly played the final lines with his eyes closed. The program concluded with Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52, arguably the most musically complex of the four. Again, the most profound

moment of the piece was certainly the coda, during which Lang Lang was able to give life and voice to the left hand. Another interesting aspect was his transition into the coda: it is the standard to leave a large gap of silence before proceeding into coda, but Lang Lang chose to sustain the notes with not a single break in between. As the piece’s final notes dissipated into nothingness, he immediately burst into coda, causing people around me to jump in their seats. Following the ending of the piece, members of the audience leaped to their feet as clapping and cheering ensued. The perfect capstone to the night was the incredible chance to meet

him backstage after the concert, an opportunity provided to Emory piano students. Despite all his fame, he remains an incredibly warm and humble person. He greeted the entire room with a big smile across his chubby cheeks and agreed to take pictures with each of us. Through this interaction, it became clear why he is considered the face of inspiration for Chinese children across the world. Despite his superhuman playing abilities, he shows the greatest respect for every person he meets, old or young, and more importantly, for the music we share.

— Contact Jason Charles at jason.charles@emory.edu

Tues., 7:30 p.m. Presentation Room at the Oxford Road Building

“WHAT’S EATING KATIE?” THE MUSICAL Tues., 8 p.m. Harland Cinema

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Irish poet Paul Muldoon gave a free reading of his work this Saturday at Glenn Memorial Auditorium. The reading was part of a series of events celebrating the opening of Emory’s exhibit on Seamus Heaney, entitled “Seamus Heaney: The Music of What Happens.”

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CONVERSATION

Following his introduction, rather than reading at the podium onstage, Muldoon stepped down to stand directly in front of the first row of the audience and read from a book in front of him, creating a more intimate atmosphere for the reading. For his first reading, Muldoon chose his poem “Why Brownlee Left.” Before beginning to read, he explained to the audience that the poem “began with a photo of a pair of horses” and was about a “character [who] disappears off the face of the earth.” To the pleasure of the audience, Muldoon continued to introduce the poems he read in order to provide context for each one. During the introduction of a poem titled “Anseo,” Muldoon explained the background of Joseph Mary Plunkett, an “Irish poet and patriot” and a “republican, as they call him.” Plunkett was executed for his involvement in the Easter Rising, an uprising staged in 1916 by the Irish republicans as a protest to British rule. Muldoon emphasized the weight of Plunkett’s name by stating that “with his name comes a certain fret.” The poem itself described a schoolteacher’s rule that students “call back Anseo” during roll call, and a boy

WITH BRENDAN O’CONNELL Thurs., 4 p.m. Reception Hall at the Carlos Museum

STARVING ARTISTS PRODUCTIONS’ “MANDRAGOLA” Thurs. - Sat., 7:30 p.m. Black Box Theater in the Burlington Road Building

WORLD PREMIERE STRING QUARTET Sat., 8 p.m. Emerson Concert Hall in the Schwartz Center

harassed and beat by the same schoolteacher for sharing Plunkett’s name. The poem’s speaker eventually runs into Plunkett years later, when Plunkett has become an important and highly ranked Irish fighter. The compelling final lines of the poem, “…every morning at parade/ [Plunkett’s] volunteers would call back Anseo/And raise their hands/ As their names occurred,” elicited thoughtful murmurs from the audience. The poem reflected the theme that immoral behavior, such as violence, can be learned and perpetuated. Both Muldoon’s poetry and the manner with which he conducted his reading weaved together serious and humorous thoughts and insights. During his second reading, which had a subtle touch of humor, one woman in the audience was the first to laugh out loud before immediately stopping herself. Muldoon responded by interrupting his reading, looking straight at the audience, and saying, “It’s okay, it’s funny,” causing more laughs and relaxing the audience. This style with which Muldoon conducted his reading had an important effect on the audience. College senior Kelley McIntire said, “Muldoon engaged his audience to help them better understand his poetry, combining a passion for his descriptions with a sense of humor

and humility that made me admire not only his fine words but also his character.” This interplay of humor and sobriety was also evident in Muldoon’s introduction of the poem “The Sightseers,” in which he described the oppression against Irish Catholics and a visit the Pope made to Ireland, pausing his explanation to jokingly tell the audience, “I’m sure you know about the Pope.” Muldoon assumed a more somber tone during the recitation of the poem itself, in which the speaker’s Uncle Pat is forced by the “B-Specials,” an anti-Catholic Irish police force active during the Irish War of Independence, to “curse the Pope of Rome.” The final lines of the poem, which read, “They held a pistol so hard against his forehead/ there was still the mark of an O when he got home” made a powerful impression on the audience, and emphasized the profound effects the complexities of Irish history has on Muldoon’s poetry. Another unique aspect of Muldoon’s reading was that he incorporated both his earlier and his more modern works. Fintan O’Toole, who was a featured speaker at the Emory event titled “Feeling into Words: A Conversation about Seamus Heaney,” expressed his appreciation for this universality. O’Toole, a journalist for the Irish Times, was introduced to

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— Contact Farha Pirani at farha.a.pirani@emory.edu

DANCE ON ITS OWN TERMS: FRIENDS OF DANCE LECTURE

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Muldoon’s poetry in his youth, many years ago. “Some of those early poems were the ones I would have read,” O’Toole commented. Overall, the reading left a positive impression on the audience, and Muldoon’s exceptional ability to interact with his audience made the event all the more special. “I thought it was really wonderful,” O’Toole said. “He’s a great performer. A lot of poets feel like [a reading] has to be really formal…He has the nerve to break that.” The students agreed. Molly Slavin, a second-year graduate student in the English Department, said, “It was a great opportunity to see a fantastic poet in person. His reading was engaging and lively and the fact that he was here in conjunction with the Seamus Heaney exhibit opening made for a wonderful day of Irish poetry.” The reading was a memorable event for both those who had read Muldoon’s poetry for years as well as those who had never been exposed to it. I myself was in the latter camp, and ended up purchasing one of Muldoon’s books, which was soon graced with his autograph. I think it’s fair to say Muldoon gained more than one new reader that day.

— Contact Hao Feng at hao.feng@emory.edu

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curse, as it’s often extremely difficult for bands to match what they have already achieved. With Young the Giant’s sophomore effort Mind Over Matter, the band continues to capture the essence of sugary poprock with catchy power choruses and contagious guitar riffs. As compared to their debut, the follow-up feels bigger and ready for the larger theaters and arenas that Young the Giant will inevitably be playing in years to come. The band is certainly evolving, although the tracks are not all golden, and as a whole, the album leaves me wanting something more inventive. In order to break through in the unbelievably competitive world of music, artists need to differentiate themselves. Young the Giant’s biggest asset is its lead vocalist Sameer Gadhia. His large range and commanding vocal tone cut through the fabric of harmonic guitar riffs and percussive synths on tracks like “Crystallized” and “It’s About Time.” Both tracks will likely be favorites of casual listeners because of their accessibility and pop appeal. However, Mind Over Matter offers more than simple, predictable pop. The tracks on this album have interesting song structures and an introspective tone that was absent on Young the Giant’s first record. Sometimes, less is more. This is definitely the case for my favorite track on the album, the elusive ballad “Firelight.” A simple chord structure, some lingering synths and modest vocal harmonies come together to form a truly beautiful song that will somehow urge you to relax and contemplate life. On the other end of the spectrum, the soaring vocals and explosive impression of “Anagram” are exhilarating and provide for the perfect soundtrack for a summer road trip ... or maybe just for jamming out in the shower. Still, there are a few tracks on the album that simply miss the mark. “Daydreamer,” an upbeat, drumheavy rock anthem, seems forced and lacks authenticity. Sometimes, artists are urged by producers and other professionals to include certain combinations of tracks on an album. It seems plausible that in this case, Young was pressured to include songs like “Daydreamer” that they may not have chosen to involve if money was not a concern. It has that feel due to a repetitive melody and the lyrics that are simply too simple to carry the song. “In My Home” also seems like a filler track with little that’s unique or interesting about it. A few misfires are almost expected on albums these days, but I was expecting more from Young the Giant, whose first record featured tracks that felt well polished and individually respectable, such as “Cough Syrup” and “Apartment.” Mind Over Matter will certainly not set the world on fire, but this breezy pop-rock album with an inherent indie feel is worth listening to. There is no doubt in my mind that most fans will be pleased with this effort. However, I will warn that upon multiple listens, it is evident that the Californian quintet played it safe, sticking to what they do best. The growth is there, but perhaps taking greater risk would have garnered greater reward.

Events at Emory

CAMPUS MOVIE FEST LAUNCH

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NCAA Diving NCAA Diving Regionals Regionals Grinnell, Iowa Grinnell, Iowa vs. Georgia Gwinnett and Oglethorpe 1:30 p.m. WoodPEC

SOFTBALL WOMEN’S MEN’S MEN’S GOLF BASKETBALL BASKETBALL

Columbus State University 3:30 p.m. WoodPEC

vs. Meredith College 4:30 p.m. WoodPEC UAA Indoor UAA Indoor Champs Champs Waltham, Waltham, Mass. Mass. vs. Messiah College 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Cooper Field Callaway Gardens Tournament Pine Mountain, Ga. vs. University of Rochester 12 p.m. Rochester, N.Y. vs. University of Rochester 2 p.m. Rochester, N.Y.

Men and Women Dominate in Chicago By Catalina Marchant De Abreu Staff Writer This past Friday and Saturday, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed at the Midwest Invitational, hosted by the University of Chicago. The Eagles had a very successful weekend as both teams won first place, with the Emory men earning a total of 459.5 points and the Emory women earning a total of 356 points. Victories for the men included senior Jack Polisini’s win in the 400-yard individual medley, finishing with a time of 4:07.08, as well as winning the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 1:54.18. Junior Eric Ruggieri won the 100yard breaststroke with a time of 57.04 seconds, in addition to winning the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:04.91. Junior Colin Heil claimed a victory in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:53.06. Freshman

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Junior shortstop Jared Kahn sets his feet to throw after fielding a ground ball. After two weekend losses to Methodist University, the Eagles are 6-4 on the season.

Squad Shutout, Swept by Methodist By Oliver Rockman Staff Writer

SWIMMING & DIVING

John Michael Roberts together with senior Jack Edwards won the 50-yard freestyle in addition to the 100-yard backstroke. The Emory’s women’s victories included sophomore Mikayla Carnley’s 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:04.07. Junior Lexi Tutor won the 200yard breaststroke with a time of 2:22.74. In the 500-yard freestyle, junior Dana Holt won with a time of 5:04.84, as well as winning the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 52.73 seconds. Sophomore Megan Freeman won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07.24 and senior Suzanne Lemberg won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.17 seconds. With their regular season completed, the Eagles are now waiting for a release of the list of the qualifying swimmers that were chosen to compete in the national meet. — Contact Catalina Marchant De Abreu at mmarch4@emory.edu

The baseball team played a weekend doubleheader against Methodist University (N.C.) in Fayetteville, N.C. this past weekend, falling to the Monarchs twice in vastly different games — 1-0 on Saturday, and 12-9 on Sunday. While the results were not what the Eagles would have wanted coming into the matchup, there were positive takeaways from both contests for Head Coach Mike Twardoski’s squad. The Eagles record fell to 6-4 with the losses, while Methodist added two wins to get their record to 5-2. Junior pitcher Connor Dillman pitched his second career complete game in Emory’s 1-0 loss on Saturday, striking out four Methodist batters while allowing five hits and four walks. Methodist scored the game’s only run in the second inning, when Tyler Hardee scored with two outs. The Eagles will rue their missed opportunities from this contest, as they outhit their opponents 13 to five, leaving 14 runners on base throughout the game. Emory had three players finish the game with three hits: freshman third baseman Philip Maldari, junior designated hitter Brett Lake, and senior catcher Jared Welch. Maldari also had the game’s only extra-base hit, hitting a double in the

sixth inning. Emory looked to avenge their loss in the following game on Sunday. They started off well, with senior right fielder Brandon Hannon scoring off of a hit from fellow senior left fielder Daniel Iturrey. Emory would build a lead of 8-4 by the eighth inning, following RBI’s from Maldari, sophomore second baseman Dylan Eisner, senior center fielder Wes Peacock and Hannon.

“This team’s strength is our experience.” — Mike Twardoski, head coach

Lake and Iturrey also knocked in runs. Lake has gotten a hit in all ten of Emory’s games this season for a total of 11 games in a row, a streak originating from the end of last season. Unfortunately for Emory, six outs away from their seventh win of the season, the eighth inning would prove to be the decisive. Methodist scored eight runs off of Emory relief pitchers Paul Merolla and Mike Bitanga. Bitanga would be credited with the loss in the game. Methodist’s incredible eighthinning included a 3-RBI double by

Lucas Scott. Jacob Shumate would claim the win for Methodist. Cody Wetmore and Jack Karras turned a double play to stem the tide and the Eagles added a run in the top of the ninth inning, but it was too little, too late. While the Eagles lost two close games this weekend, they displayed the ability to compete in two different types of game, a pitching battle and a shootout. The team will obviously look to improve on the results against Methodist, but there will still plenty of impressive performances from the weekend — most notably Dillman, who pitched the first complete game from an Emory pitcher since current sophomore Merolla threw one against Brandeis University (N.Y.) in March 2013. The Eagles will not have too much time to reflect on a disappointing weekend, as local rival Oglethorpe University visits Chappell Park on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Look for the Eagles to be refocused and ready for Oglethorpe in spite of their frustrating weekend, as this is a team heavy in senior leadership. As Twardoski told the Wheel earlier in the season, “The team’s strength is our experience.” This experience will be put to the test in upcoming weeks as University Athletic Association (UAA) play approaches. — Contact Oliver Rockman at oliver.s.rockman@emory.edu

Sixth-Ranked Eagles Move To 4-2 Continued from the Back Page He was named “Athlete of the Week” as he is now the seventh Emory player in the last eight years to win this championship. Halpern was just as satisfied with the team as he was with his individual play. The way the team responded to their loss against Hopkins encouraged him. “We went down to Hopkins first round, but it says a lot about our character as a team that we won the back draw and took out two top ten teams - Kenyon and Redlands,” he said. On Sunday, the last day of the tournament, the Eagles ended with a 7-2 win over University of Redlands to close out the weekend. The Eagles swept the singles matches with Ruderman at No. 1, sophomore Rafe Mosetick at No. 2, Halpern at No. 3, Szczrek at No. 4, Wagner at No. 5 and Adams at No. 6., paving the way for a dominating victory. In the doubles matches, Mosetick and Wagner took a win with a final score of 8-6. The Eagles will be back in action at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 3, playing against Methodist University (N.C.) and Christopher Newport University (Va.) on Emory’s home courts before heading to Claremont, Calif. for the Stag-Hen Invitational. — Contact Nicola Braginsky at nbragin@emory.edu

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Senior guard Selena Castillo fights past the defense. She contributed 12 points, six rebounds, and six assists in the Eagles’ efforts against Brandeis. After losing three University Athletic Association (UAA) games in a row, the team fell to 5-8 in conference play.

Team’s Shooting Struggles Lead to Last-Second Loss Continued from the Back Page 40-38 at half. While Emory did not shoot the ball well throughout the game, they took care of the basketball extremely well, turning the ball over only three times in the first half and nine times for the game. Emory’s inability to make their shots and get to the free throw line proved to be the difference in the game. They got to the line only seven times during the entire game versus

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20 for Brandeis. Emory did well on the boards, winning the rebounding battle overall 46 to 44, including 24 offensive rebounds, which kept Emory in the game. In the second half, the teams were evenly matched. Emory trailed 73-72 with one minute and 43 seconds to go. They had one final shot when Brandeis was up three with four seconds to go, but senior guard Savannah Morgan missed a three point shot to tie the game. Brandeis

won the game 75-72. After their 14-0 start, Emory’s struggles have brought them from a legitimate NCAA Division III title contender to a team that is on the bubble to participate in the tournament. While the UAA has been tougher than it has been in recent years, Emory has lost many winnable games in the closing moments. Coming up, they have their final game of the regular season against the University of Rochester (N.Y.). If

Emory is fortunate enough to make the tournament, they have a chance to advance far beyond expectations. Their 14-0 start was not a fluke and while they have struggled mightily in their last 10 games, the team is deep and has tournament experience. However, because of their unfortunate losses in conference play, their postseason hopes remain up in the air. — Contact Shawn Farshchi at sfarshc@emory.edu

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” So said Sir Issac Newton, who our better-educated readers may know as the namesake of the three fundamental laws of motions. Much like Sir Newton, your On Fire correspondent has seen further than others. He (or she) has always wondered why, and assumed it was because of hard work and great hair. But the Wheel’s own Jenna Kingsley recently made a discovery that tells us why he (or she) sees so far – he (or she) stands on the shoulders of giants. According to the Section 21 of the Emory Tour Guide Handbook, which Jenna was reading during editorial board on Sunday (though she was still paying attention to all the insightful comments your opinionated On Fire correspondent and others were making), “Swoop has been Emory’s official mascot since the 1960s, when it was chosen by the sports editor of the Emory Wheel.” First of all, is this awesome or what? What an unprecedented display of power from a sports editor of the Wheel. If we needed any final proof that sports is the single greatest section at the Wheel, this is it. Seriously, what has news ever done for anyone? We hereby challenge you, our loyal readers, to think of any single action that the news team has taken that has had the impact of a single On Fire, let alone the impact of choosing Emory’s mascot. But after the initial reaction of shock and awe at how awesome it is that a former sports editor chose Emory’s mascot, the second thought that comes to mind is, “Who is this man, this myth, this legend?” The handbook did not mention this sports editor of yore by name, but your intrepid On Fire correspondent decided to venture into cyberspace in order to learn more about the history of Swoop and the Emory Eagle. The first thing he (or she) discovered is that Swoop has only been Emory’s mascot since 1986. So surprise, surprise, the tour guide handbook has incorrect information. Someone should let them know. It will not be us at On Fire, however, because we have much better things to do. Among them are discovering the truth to this mascot story. The truth is not hard to find. The Emory Athletics website, on a section called ‘History of the Emory Eagle,’ describes how in 1960 a sports editor of the Wheel named David Kross bestowed the name of the Eagles upon the Emory athletic teams. Your digression-loving On Fire correspondent could launch into a long lecture right now on the exact story of how the Eagles came to represent Emory. But history is stupid, so he (or she) will not. Suffice it to say that Mr. Kross made this decision on October 27, 1960, and we can tell that he was a very wise and gifted man because in his Wheel article announcing his decision, he used SAT words such as ‘henceforth’ and ‘suffice.’ Before this, Emory’s athletic teams had no official name, but had been known unofficially at various times as the Hillbillies, Gentlemen, and Teasippers. Who is this man? If you Google ‘David Kross,’ all the results are for the actor best known for his work in War Horse. If you misspell his name as ‘David Cross,’ all the results will be for the actor who ‘blue himself’ as Tobias Fünke in Arrested Development. But if you type in ‘David Kross Emory,’ you will hit the mother load. There are 16,200 results, and the first three all refer to his landmark decision on October 27, 1960. If you switch the search to images, we see a 1960s yearbook picture of a very handsome Emory student (much like your current On Fire correspondent), followed by a picture of Swoop. So it is apparent that Mr. Kross (who is currently a business consultant in St. Paul, according to our intensive research) has done nothing more impressive in his life than put the Eagles in the Emory Eagles. Which is fair – your On Fire correspondent has done nothing even half as impressive as that, and do not even get us started on the news team. All of us here at On Fire would like to salute you, David Kross. You had the boldness to unilaterally declare Emory to be the Eagles. You are the giant upon whose shoulders we stand, the reason why On Fire sees further than others. In related news, your On Fire correspondent is considering exercising his (or her) time honored right to rename Emory’s athletic teams. Loyal readers, e-mail your ideas to bostdie@emory.edu and stay tuned.

SPORTS THE EMORY WHEEL

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Sports Editors: Bennett Ostdiek (bostdie@emory.edu) and Ryan Smith (ryan.smith@emory.edu)

MEN’S BASKETBALL

SOFTBALL

Squad Moves to 12-0 on Season By Ryan Smith Sports Editor

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Junior forward Alex Foster goes up for a layup. He scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Brandeis University in the Eagles’ second to last game of the regular season. It was the team’s fourth win in a row, bringing their record to 17-7. The team will end their season against at the University of Rochester on Saturday.

Eagles Extend Winning Streak to Four By Ethan Morris Staff Writer Hoping to build momentum after a road sweep of University Athletic Association (UAA) foes, the men’s basketball team returned home to face conference rivals New York University and Brandeis University (N.Y.). Emory used two strong offensive performances along with some great individual play to win both games, improving their overall record to 17-7 with a UAA of 9-4. With the two victories, Emory is now tied for second place in the UAA. On Friday evening, the Eagles matched up with the 15-7 NYU Violets, who entered the game with a conference record of 5-7. After racing out to a first half lead, Emory was able to put away NYU, winning the game 86-77. Leading the Eagles to victory were senior McPherson Moore and junior

Alex Foster, who scored 22 and 20 points, respectively. Emory controlled the first half from the opening whistle, leading throughout behind 14 points from Moore. The highlight of the half came at the buzzer, when Moore hit a half-court three-pointer to cap off a 7-0 run that put Emory up 46-35. Asked about the impressive shot, Moore wrote: “I was just trying to catch the inbounds pass, put the ball near the hoop and get the shot off in time, making the shot was probably my fourth or fifth concern. Sometimes the shots that you don’t think too much about are the easiest to make.” Despite the early deficit, the Violets would not relent in the second half, as each team went on critical runs that made the period very entertaining. Up 47-38, the Eagles went on a 9-2 run to take a commanding lead 56-40. The Violets, behind game-

MEN’S TENNIS

The men’s tennis team played the National Indoor Championships at the Mayfield Village Racquet Club over this past weekend. The Eagles came out with one loss and two wins against Johns Hopkins University (Md.), Kenyon College (Ohio) and University of Redlands (Calif.), respectively. Emory went into the tournament with a 2-1 standing after a win over Shorter University on Tuesday. “There was a lot of tough competition this past weekend,” junior Eric Halpern said. Eight of the top 14-ranked D-III teams were out at the tournament. Emory claimed five previous championships but fell short to Kenyon last year. The squad faced a tough fight against No. 10-ranked Johns Hopkins, ending with a loss of 6-3. Hopkins came ahead of Emory thanks to the three doubles matches. The Eagles’ singles wins came from junior Alex Ruderman, running his spring record to 4-0 after a

who were 4-8 in UAA play going into the game. Led by Moore and Davis, the seniors made Senior Day a memorable one, as they combined for 47 points, leading the Eagles to a close 85-80 victory. The Judges started the game off strong and were able to withstand 19 first half points from Moore to take a 45-41 lead going into halftime. Down 57-50 early in the second stanza, the Eagles went on a 15-7 run to take the lead 65-64. After several lead changes, Brandeis was up by one point with less than two minutes remaining in the game. Davis made a crucial three-point play to put the Eagles up 81-79. After the threepoint play, the Judges were unable to recover the lead as the Eagles made the necessary free throws down the stretch. Emory shot 43.3 percent from the field, led by Moore, who finished with 25 points, and Davis, who had 22 in the game. Also scoring in

double figures was Foster who scored 16 points in the second half en route to an 18 point, 12 rebound effort, his second double-double of the season. Brandeis’s bench outscored Emory’s 37-13, but the Eagles were able to make up the difference off of turnovers, scoring 20 points off Brandeis miscues. Moore, after his stellar weekend, wrote about the team’s effort in an email to the Wheel: “It took all 15 guys on the team to win these games. We played well offensively in both games but when we needed a stop we got one.” Despite the two wins, Moore believes that the team still has room for improvement, noting that the defense can improve. Next up for the squad is the regular season finale, when they play at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) on Saturday, March 1. — Contact Ethan Morris at ethan.morris@emory.edu

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Team Goes 2-1 at ITA Indoor Champs By Nicola Braginsky Staff Writer

high scorer Ryan Tana with 31 points, went on a 13-4 run to cut the lead to seven with just over 10 minutes to go in the game. The Violets would cut the lead to five on two occasions in the half, but the Eagles were able to respond each time, sealing the deal with defense, holding NYU scoreless for almost three minutes. Emory shot 42.9 percent from the field but did most of its damage from downtown and the foul line, where the team shot 10-26 and 16-18, respectively. Rounding out the double-digit scorers for the Eagles was senior Jake Davis, the team’s leading scorer, who had 19 points. Emory outrebounded NYU 42-37 behind sophomore Will Trawick’s nine boards. Sunday was Senior Day for the Emory men’s basketball team, honoring the squad’s seniors for their contributions to the team over the years. On Sunday afternoon, Emory faced off with the 12-11 Brandeis Judges,

The softball team continued their hot start to the season last weekend, sweeping Centre College (Ky.) and University Athletic Association (UAA) foe Case Western Reserve University (Ohio) twice apiece. The Eagles are now 12-0 on the season. The action began on Saturday, when Emory jumped out to an early 3-0 lead on Case Western that the Eagles would not relinquish. Case Western threatened with three runs in the top of the sixth inning, but Emory matched them with three runs in the bottom of the inning to secure the 7-4 win. The following game against Centre was a low-scoring affair, with freshman Brittany File throwing a complete-game shutout to propel the Eagles to a 3-0 win. File surrendered just four hits on the day and improved to 2-0 on the year. Her 16 strikeouts were the second-highest single game total in program history. Senior first basemen Megan Light had a great day at the plate, going three for three on the day with three runs batted in. File propelled the Eagles to another 7-4 win over Case Western on Sunday. The game was knotted 3-3 after two innings before Emory broke the game open thanks to a pair of clutch hits from sophomore Melody Carter and junior Moira Sullivan. The Eagles finished the weekend by trouncing Centre 8-0, putting up 11 hits and giving Amanda Kardys her eighth win in just 11 appearances on the season. The Eagles only had one extrabase hit on the game, with senior outfielder Ally Kersthold knocking in runs on a double, part of a fantastic three-for-three performance in which she scored four runs. Emory will return to action and try to extend their winning streak on Friday when they take on Messiah College (Pa.) on Friday for a doubleheader — the first of four doubleheaders before University Athletic Association (UAA) play begins. — Contact Ryan Smith at ryan.smith@emory.edu

triumph at the No. 1 spot, Halpern, at No. 3, and junior Ian Wagner at No. 5. “We know what we need to work on and there are a lot of positives to take away,” said Halpern. On Saturday, Emory took on Kenyon College and came out on top with a final score of 5-4. There were three singles victories coming from senior Nick Szczurek (6-4, 2-6, 6-1), Wagner (6-3, 6-2), and sophomore William Adams (7-5, 6-1). In doubles play, there were two victories from senior Jackson Isaacs and Szczurek, and Halpern and Ruderman. The key to the match was the lower seeded games. The Eagles won the fourth, fifth and sixth singles spots along with the second and third doubles spots. Along with the win, Emory’s Halpern came away with a victory of his own in his final singles match at the USTA/ITA Small College Championships in Fort Myers, Fla. He finished Saturday’s match with a score of 6-1, 7-5.

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Conference Play Struggles Continue By Shawn Farshchi Staff Writer This past week, the women’s basketball team hosted New York University and Brandeis University (N.Y.) in two critical University Athletic Association (UAA) games. The Eagles fell in both games, losing to NYU 82-73 and to Brandeis 75-72. The Eagles did not start well against NYU, trailing 36-28 at half. Emory struggled to make their shots early, only converting 35 percent of their shots and one of their eight three point attempts. NYU shot the ball well, converting 46 percent of their attempts and four of their six three point attempts. Additionally, the Violets got to the free throw line early and often, going to the free throw line 14 times and converting 10. Conversely, Emory only got to the line five times, converting three. Also, while Emory won the rebounding battle 20-16 in the first half, they uncharacteristically failed to dominate the turnover margin in the first half, forcing 13 turnovers but turning the ball over 13 times themselves. In the second half, Emory cut down New York University’s lead. In fact, Emory led by as much as five points and trailed 76-73 with

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Senior point guard Savannah Miller, who had 21 points and nine rebounds in the Eagles’ loss to Brandeis University last Sunday, passes the ball to a teammate. one minute and 58 seconds to go. However, Emory could not make the key shots in the final minute. While Emory lost by nine points, the score does not indicate how close the game was. NYU made four late free throws from intentional fouls

as Emory attempted to extend the game. Emory cut down their turnovers substantially from 13 to six and forced New York to turn the ball over 12 times. However, Emory lost the rebounding battle and let New York get to the free throw line an astonish-

ing 27 times in the second half. This proved to be the biggest difference in the game. Against Brandeis, the game was close throughout, as the Eagles led

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