9.24.13 by The Emory Wheel

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Emory Events Calendar, Page 2

Staff Editorial, Page 6

Police Record, Page 2

Crossword Puzzle, Page 8

Arts & Entertainment, Page 9

On Fire, Page 11

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 HOSPITAL

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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROVERSY

State Investigates Hospital Incident Body Removed Without Consent By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is investigating a situation in which a body was released from Emory University Hospital without proper consent. The body was then embalmed at a funeral home without the family’s permission. The body of Leon Anderton, 68, was released to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes, according to WSB-TV, a local Atlanta news station. Anderton died of cancer on Sept. 8, the news station reported Thursday. Gregory Levett, who declined to comment on the matter to the Wheel, told WSB-TV that he had received verbal permission to remove the body and complete the embalming. Emory Hospital, however, said the home did not receive the proper consent to take the body. “Emory University Hospital has established procedures for a smooth transition from hospital to funeral home,” Emory University Hospital said in a statement to the Wheel. “While we acted in good faith and with all good intentions on behalf of the Anderton family, these procedures were not followed to the letter in this situation.” Both CEO of Emory University Hospital Robert Bachman and Associate Vice President for Health Science Communications Vincent Dollard declined to comment further. The Office of the Secretary of State of Georgia Brian Kemp is currently conducting the open investigation on the matter, wrote Kemp’s Communications Coordinator Cody

See ANDERTON’S, Page 5

Faculty, University Dispute Lecture-Track Position Cuts Documents Reveal Allegations About Bylaw Violations, Policy Changes By Jordan Friedman Executive Editor and Dustin Slade Asst. News Editor Three lecture-track faculty members are disputing the University’s termination of their contracts resulting from the department changes announced last fall. The faculty claim bylaw violations and unjustified employment policy revisions in several appeals and other documents obtained by the Wheel. In a Sept. 16 letter to the College Governance Committee (GovComm), a group of 10 faculty claim that a two-paragraph policy provision was secretly added, without a faculty vote,

to the document that governs lecture-track faculty employment. They say the change takes the decision of whether to renew the faculty members’ employment out of the hands of that person’s department or program and gives it to the College. But those responsible for the revision say it was added to clarify already existing practices and did not require a faculty vote. They say the decision to implement the policy provision change occurred in 2011 before the announcement of the cuts — though it did not become a part of the official “Appointment and Review of Lecture-Track Faculty” (ARLTF) document until last summer and was not changed online until

after the cuts were announced. “With all of these documents, we try to wait until we have a series of such changes and then update them periodically,” Michael Elliott, senior associate dean of faculty, told the Wheel. The policy at the heart of the controversy, available online in the ARLTF document, reads: “The department or program will be asked by the College early in the fall of the reappointment year whether the position should continue to be supported. If the answer is affirmative, and if the College plans to continue supporting the position, the review of the faculty member proceeds over the academic year, concluding by or near April 1.”

The three lecture-track faculty members, along with seven petitioners, said in their statement to GovComm that the phrase “and if the College plans to continue supporting the position” was not in the ARLTF document at the time the lecturetrack faculty signed their employment contracts in 2010, nor when the department changes were decided on, according to the statement to GovComm. The Lecture Track Faculty Promotion Committee, a “standing committee” of GovComm, cited that phrase in its rejection of an appeal that the lecture-track faculty filed in the spring over their position cuts. GovComm cited that same provision

SEE INSIDE A timeline of events surrounding the lecture-track faculty controversy.

SEE ONLINE All documents mentioned in this story are available on our website, www.emorywheel.com as a reason for preventing the appeal from going to the full College faculty vote at the next faculty meeting. The three lecture-track faculty who will be losing their jobs include David Armstrong and Sheila Tefft,

See DOCUMENTS, Page 4

EVENT

Simon Delivers Lectures on Songwriting, Decline of Art By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor and Stephen Fowler Contributing Writer Musician Paul Simon gave three of his four lectures for the 2013 Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature reflecting on his career and growth as a songwriter Sunday and Monday. The lectures were held in Glenn Memorial Auditorium. Simon has had a career that has spanned five decades, received 12 Grammy Awards — including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003 — as well as other honors and completed philanthropic work in health care for urban areas in the United States. The Ellmann Lectures began in 1988 as a tribute to the renowned biographer Richard Ellmann. Joseph Skibell, the Lectures director and professor of Creative Writing and English, and the selected guest members comprise the committee and choose the Ellmann lecturer. The 2013 committee’s guest members were Jeremy Dauber, professor of Yiddish literature at Columbia University; Heidi Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell From the Sky;

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Singer and songwriter Paul Simon (left) spoke with former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins (right) during the Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature yesterday in Glenn Memorial Auditorium. and Andy Teirstein, associate arts professor at New York University. The committee aims to find a lecturer who “has enough gravitas as a writer” and the Ellmann series “gives the writer a chance to make a major statement,” according to Skibell.

“[Simon’s] work is completely braided into the social context of [the past] 50 years,” he said.

The Writer’s Conundrum Simon’s first lecture explored what

he refers to as the “writer’s conundrum,” the reason for which he has only written a few songs in the last three years. This conundrum became a theme of the afternoon as Simon relayed different anecdotes from a career that has lasted almost 50 years.

“An internal voice often interrupts the flow of music and words,” Simon said, explaining that a component of his conundrum is that he imposes high standards on his own

See ELLMANN, Page 5

EVENT

FEATURE

‘Swoop’s Week’ Kicks Off at Asbury By Nicholas Sommariva News Editor

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Agustín Esposito is a part of Argentina’s new wave of electronic music producers and DJs. EDM has seen a rise in the area over the past few years.

EDM Booms in Buenos Aires By Sergio Dhillón Contributing Writer This is an exciting time for electronic music at Emory, in Atlanta and all over the world. Danny Avila, an 18-year-old electronic music DJ from Madrid, Spain will perform at Swoop’s Week this Friday. Avila won Vicious Magazine’s “Best Newcomer DJ Award” at the age of 16 and, since then, has been making a big name for himself in the world of electronic music. He has worked and performed with big

names in the industry such as Tiësto and performed at electronic music festivals all over Europe, such as the legendary Pacha in Ibiza and the Creamfields music festival in Liverpool. He already has confirmed performances in several Asian cities for this fall, incluing a performance at the AsiaWorld-Expo

See EDM, Page 9

Asbury Circle was alive with enthusiastic students yesterday afternoon as the Student Programming Council (SPC) kicked off this year’s inaugural Swoop’s Week, formerly known as Homecoming Week. During the event at Asbury Circle, SPC brought in free burgers from BurgerFi and chicken wings from D.B.A. Barbecue, as well as a food truck. Other attractions included a fire artist who tossed flaming batons and a dunk tank. This year’s theme is “Swoop’s Week: Let the Good Times Roll!” named for Emory’s official mascot and intended to promote school athletics and spirit. SPC President and Goizueta Business School senior Raghvi Anand said Swoop’s Week is off to a great start. “SPC’s focus is to provide topnotch programming for the entire student body, and we hope to foster school spirit through our events,” she said. College seniors Ashley London and Chris Alfonso served as this year’s Swoop’s Week co-chairs. Alfonso said he and London had been planning Swoop’s Week since the beginning of the summer and brought the rest of SPC on board in

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Students gathered at Asbury Circle yesterday for the Swoop’s Week kick-off. Stilt-walkers and fire dancers preformed before the crowd. July. Alfonso said that as Emory’s official mascot, it was time that Swoop had a week dedicated to him. “Even though we don’t have football, we want to encourage people to go to sports games and promote athletics at Emory,” Alfonso said. “Even if sports attendance increases a little, in five years the stands might be full.”

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THE EMORY WHEEL

NEWS

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

NEWS ROUNDUP National, Local and Higher Education News • A standoff at the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya entered its third day Monday morning after authorities promised an end to the gunfire and explosions on Sunday night. Shabab militant attackers, a group based in Somalia, have been confined to the third floor of the mall since their initial assault on Saturday. Though security forces freed most of the hostages, Shabab members threatened via Twitter to kill the 10 remaining hostages if force was used against them. At least 69 people have died in the attack that began with 10 to 15 gunmen, two of whom were killed Saturday.

making it competitive with Google’s Nexus 7 and Apple’s iPad Mini. The announcement comes about a month before Microsoft releases its update to Windows 8 on October 17, which will make the operating system usable on smaller touch screens, like that of the new Surface.

• At a Monday event in New York, Microsoft announced a new Surface tablet computer with a smaller screen

— Compiled by Staff Writer Lydia O’Neal

• The Liberace biopic film “Behind the Candelabra” took home Emmy Awards for best TV movie, best actor and best directing at the Los Angeles ceremony Sunday night. “Modern Family” took the top comedy award for the fourth time, while “Breaking Bad” was awarded best drama.

• On Sept. 19 at 11:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of burning marijuana around the fifth floor of Clifton Tower. Officers made entry to the room with the residence advisor. Officers noted there was no marijuana in plain sight. The individuals said they knew nothing about the smell. All individuals in the room were turned over to the residence advisor.

• On Sept. 20 at 2:29 a.m., officers responded to a female student down due to alcohol in front of the Woodruff P.E. Center. The individual said she had been drinking at the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Upon Emergency Medical Services’ arrival the individual was sober enough to sign a medical refusal. Campus Life was notified.

• On Sept. 19, Emory police received a call of an individual who was throwing beer cans and trash of the ninth floor of Clifton Tower. Officers spoke with residents of the room who claimed a male subject who they did not know entered their room, threw the trash off the balcony and then left the room.

• Officers received a report of a theft between May 18 and July 11 of equipment from the Emory TV (ETV) office on the fifth floor of the Dobbs University Center. The incident is currently under investigation.

• In the last issue of the Wheel, the story, “Mental Health Remains a Crucial Issue at Georgia Tech” wrote that Technique was a University of Georgia publication in the story’s byline. It is a Georgia Institute of Technology publication. • In the last issue of the Wheel, the article “LGBT Groups Dispute Candler Award,” incorrectly identified the specific award categories. Fox is one of three individuals receiving the award. Fox’s award is for service to the church, the other two are for service to the community. Additionally, the fourth paragraph was not attributed. It should have been attributed to a Sept. 17 University press release.

TUESDAY Event: Copyright & Your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library 314 Event: Dwight Bergles, PhD — “In Vivo Engagement of Astrocyte Networks” Time: 12–1 p.m. Location: 5052 Rollins Research Center

The Wheel reports and corrects all errors published in the newspaper and at emorywheel.com. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Arianna Skibell at arianna.skibell@emory.edu.

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dent’s car was keyed at the Peavine Parking garage. The damage traveled the length of the car. The incident is currently under investigation.

— Compiled by Asst. News Editor Dustin Slade

• On Sept. 17, officers responded to a call that sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 4:11 p.m. a female stu-

Sept. 27, 1994 Former Dean of Emory College David Bright established the first College semester study abroad program after signing an agreement with the University of Salamanca in Spain on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Prior to the agreement, students had to enroll through other colleges and could only transfer credits, not grades, to Emory. The Salamanca program, in which students had full access to financial aid, allowed one Salamanca student to study at Emory while living in Spanish House for the semester. The French and German departments at Emory modeled their study abroad programs after the arrangement.

EVENTS AT EMORY

Corrections • In the last issue of the Wheel, the photo caption on page five excluded two sororities that also competed in the “Powder Puff” football game. The sororities were AKA and DPhiL.

This Week In Emory History

POLICE RECORD

Event: Meet Me @ Lullwater Time: 12:15–12:45 p.m. Location: Lullwater Preserve Event: Dr. Justin Burton — “What Lies Beneath: Fluid/Solid Interactions in Icy Collisions” Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Mathematics & Science Center E300 Event: AntiquiTEA Time: 4–5 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall Event: Peer — Tutoren (Will Snyder) Time: 4–5 p.m. Location: Modern Languages 128 Event: Queer Students of Color Discussion Group Time: 6–7 p.m.

Location: 232E DUC Event: Dalai Lama Film Series Time: 7–9:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 208 Event: Iranian Film Festival: “Parviz” Time: 8–10 p.m. Location: White Hall 208 Event: “Latino Americans” Documentary Viewing Time: 7:30–10:30 p.m. Location: DUC E206

WEDNESDAY Event: Toastmasters@Emory Club Meeting Time: 8–9 a.m. Location: Old Dental Building 231 Event: Workshop: Research Design in Anthropological Studies Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Anthropology 206 Event: Creativity Conversation with Philip Glass Time: 2:30–3:45 p.m. Location: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Event: Digital publishing talk:

E-book as Ecosystem of Digital Scholarship Time: 3–4 p.m. Location: Jones Room, Woodruff Library Event: Real-World Applications for the Quantitative Social Sciences Major Time: 3–5 p.m. Location: Winship Ballroom, DUC Event: Compassion Meditation Group Time: 5–6 p.m. Location: Cannon Chapel 106 Event: TransForming Gender Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Location: 232E DUC Event: Athletics — Men’s Soccer Time: 7–9 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center Event: Paul Schrader’s “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters,” Music by Philip Glass Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 205

THURSDAY Event: Workshop: Research Design in Anthropological Studies Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Anthropology 206

Event: Digital Identity: Managing your Digital Assets Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library 215 Event: Bridgett Luther Lecture & Lunch Time: 12–1 p.m. Location: Rollins Building 1051 Event: “Structure, Mechanism and Engineering of TAL Effectors and Meganucleases for Targeted Gene Modification” Time: 12–1 p.m. Location: Whitehead Building, Ground Floor Auditorium Event: Distinguished Alumna Lecture: “Leading Through Success...and Failure” Time: 1–2:30 p.m. Location: School of Nursing Event: EndNote Introduction Time: 1–2:15 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library 314 Event: Linguistics Meet & Greet Social Hour Time: 5–6 p.m. Location: Modern Languages 201

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NEWS

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

THANK SWOOP IT’S FRIDAY

Veronica Chua/Contributor

he Gathering (above) performed at the Dobbs University Center terrace as part of the monthly First Friday concert. Although the concert was held on the third Friday of September, Dooley Noted, No Strings Attached, AHANA and Chai Tunes came out to show off their new musical compilations.

THEOLOGY SCHOOL

Candler Launches Five New Degree Programs By Bryan Cronan Contributing Writer Emory University’s Candler School of Theology announced last week the creation of five new degrees to address the changing needs of the church and expand theological perspective beyond religious occupations. The brand new degree programs include a Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts in Religious Leadership, Master of Arts in Religion and Public Life, a dual Master of Divinity/ Master of Development Practice and Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work. The Doctor of Ministry degree, set to lunch in fall 2014, is a threeyear program geared toward current pastors who “got out in the real world and got to know what they don’t know,” Brent Straw, associate professor of Old Testament and director of the program, said in a Sept. 17 Candler School of Theology press release. The classes for the program will be offered online as a part of an

initiative from Candler to utilize technology as a learning tool and to allow students to continue participating in their congregation while they are enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program. “They can stay put where they are and get an degree online,” Love said. The program has two tracts, Church Leadership and Community Witness, geared toward those who want to work inside and outside the church, and Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation, for students who want to focus on the theology, interpretation, teaching and preaching of the Bible. The final degree project required for completing the program is spread across three years. “The program has been carefully designed by the faculty for maximum utility,” Strawn said. “It’s ideal for ministers who both need and want to dig deeper for the sake of their ministries and churches.” The Master of Arts in Religious Leadership is a two-year program designed for those who wish to serve in the church as volunteers and staff.

Students are able to choose from five concentrations: Mission, Evangelism and World Christianity, Justice Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, Pastoral Care, Ministries with Youth and Worship and Music. “These are people who want to lead in the church and elsewhere but don’t want to be ordained,” Love said. Students can complete the degree on a full-time or part-time basis and have access to online courses starting in spring 2014. Meanwhile, the Masters of Arts in Religious and Public Life is a oneyear degree geared toward lawyers, doctors, nurses, social workers and other professionals in non-religious fields. “They come into contact with religious questions in the workplace, but they don’t know how to answer them,” Love said. In addition to the new programs, two dual degrees are being created. Candler and the Laney Graduate School have teamed up to create the Master of Divinity/Master of Development Practice degree, which

started this fall. The program was created for those who have an interest in doing sustainable development work and addressing social and economic issues as part of a holistic ministry approach, according to the press release. Additionally, the Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work is a partnership between the University of Georgia and Candler, which will begin in the fall of 2014, and is a fouryear program for those who are considering the role of faith and religious institutions in community health and development. Courses will be split between both Candler and the University of Georgia’s Athens campus, the press release says. When the three new degree programs will begin next year, Love said she expects approximately 50 students to enroll. Prospective students can learn more about the new degree programs and apply online on the Candler website. — Contact Bryan Cronan at pcronan@emory.edu

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Documents Reveal Debates Over Employment Policy Revisions, Faculty Bylaws ment terminations, the appellants on the appeal, according to an email filed a petition to appeal the commit- sent by Lisa Dillman, senior lecturer senior lecturers in the Journalism tee’s decision, garnering more than in Spanish, to lecture-track faculty program; and Vera Proskurina, 25 signatures. Under Section 3 of the Sept. 15. senior lecturer in the Department of bylaws, this should bring the appeal During the discussion of University Russian and East Asian Languages before the College faculty for a vote. structure, Armstrong raised concerns and Cultures. But GovComm decided at a Sept. over the way in which the changes to More than a dozen non-tenured 11 meeting that appeals of Lecture the rules were made. faculty members will have to find Track Faculty Promotion Committee In response, Elliott said, “There jobs elsewhere as a result of elimi- decisions, like this one, are “spe- are no formal guidelines for who nation of the Journalism program, cifically excluded by the bylaws,” changes either the guidelines on the Division of Educational Studies and according to a Sept. 13 letter from appointment or reappointment of the Department of Visual Arts. Other GovComm to the appellants. lecture-track faculty or for that matfaculty members will be reassigned to Therefore, GovComm said in the letter the tenure-promotion guidelines.” other departments. ter, the appeal should not go to a vote. On Wednesday night, the three lecGovComm Chair and Associate ture-track faculty members also met Added Language Raises Professor in the Department of with GovComm during a scheduled Questions Physics Keith GovComm meeting Berland told the to state their case. In their letter to GovComm, the Wheel that, under “I think it is important There, members of appellants and petitioners wrote, the bylaws, appeals #EmoryCuts, the to understand that “Certainly, neither the appellants nor of certain “standstudent-led group nothing changed in any other lecture track faculty should ing committees” that has been probe bound by provisions that were such as the Lecturetesting the departpolicy or practice.” secretly added to the terms of their Track Promotion ment changes since employment without faculty knowl- Committee are not — Kristin Wendland last fall, attempted to edge or approval.” allowable. speak with Berland senior lecturer of music theory However, Senior Lecturer of Music Section 3e of and Forman. Theory Kristin Wendland, who was the Faculty Bylaws The Wheel was formerly a member of the Lecture does exclude faculty denied entry into the Track Faculty Executive Committee votes regarding the actions of the meeting because it was closed to the — an elected group that represents Lecture Track Faculty Promotion public. the entire lecture-track faculty — Committee “on matters of promoIn a YouTube video posted by wrote in an email to the Wheel, “I tion.” Berland said that based on the the EmoryCuts account, Roger Sikes think it is important to understand bylaws, the committee only handles (‘12R) approaches Berland, introducthat nothing changed in policy or matters of promotion and therefore, es himself and says he “has questions practice, but rather the whole process “what the Lecture-Track Faculty about the Faculty Handbook and the became more clear and specific.” Promotion Committee does is not alterations that were made.” On some Therefore, Elliott said, a College appealable,” Berland said. references, Sikes refers to the “Gray faculty vote did not have to take But Armstrong said he and the Book,” though the provision changes place. Chris Beck, a professor of other faculty are not appealing pro- were made to the ARLTF. pedagogy in the Department of motion matters. Rather, he said, they Sikes proceeds to describe the Biology and a former member of are appealing the non-renewal of provision alteration as “fraud,” to the Lecture Track Faculty Executive their contracts, which are “entirely which Berland responds, “You’re Committee who was also involved in different things,” and a faculty vote going a little bit farther than I think the decision, wrote in an email to the would consequently be needed. is reasonable to discern ‘fraud’ when Wheel that discussions about adding “The [Promotion Committee] there’s no demonstration of that.” new language to the policy arose itself, in its response to our appeal, He tells Sikes he would prefer to in 2010 after the College decided affirmed that it was the correct com- schedule a time to speak with him not to renew the contracts of several mittee to handle such issues,” he outside of the GovComm meeting. faculty members in the Department said. Moreover, despite GovComm’s Sikes also approaches Forman, who of Physical Education and Health. contention, the Lecture Track Faculty tells him that GovComm is about to He wrote that in the aftermath of Promotion Committee does more start a meeting to which Sikes is not the P.E. cuts announcement, some than just review promotions, includ- welcome. lecture-track faculty “requested clari- ing such things as developing the “It’s remarkable that you seem fication” about existing policies and language that was properly added to so concerned about process and practices related to the reappointment the ALRTF last year by faculty vote, yet you seem so willing to violate of lecture-track faculty. and those things are appealable. it when it’s to your convenience,” “The change in language was to “The bottom line is that this is Forman responded. “...This is not a clarify the timing of the process and not GovComm’s issue to decide,” meeting that is appropriate for your the steps in the process,” he wrote. Armstrong added. “Its only respon- attendance.” Meanwhile, the faculty statement sibility in this matter is to put the After the meeting, Armstrong said to GovComm says the metadata appeal on the agenda for the full GovComm “heard us out. They asked for the PDF version of the ARLTF faculty to review. By failing to do questions, we exchanged ideas.” He posted on the University’s website so, GovComm is in violation of the clarified that he and the other faculty indicates that the file was “created” bylaws.” attended the meeting not to argue the July 18, 2012, with the author listed According to the minutes of the merits of GovComm’s decision but to as “slee05.” This is the University meeting, all but two GovComm express their opinion that the College ID for Susan Lee, members voted in faculty should be able to vote on the the executive assissupport of a motion appeal under the bylaws. tant to College Dean “The bottom line is that to bring the appeal GovComm is currently in the proRobin Forman. this is not GovComm’s to a faculty vote, cess of deciding whether faculty will Lee said in a with one mem- vote on the appeal at a future faculty issue to decide.” brief interview that ber voting against meeting, according to Berland. she did not have and one abstainAdditionally, in its statement to — David Armstrong, ing. College Dean GovComm, the lecture-track faculty much to say about the situation, other senior lecturer in the Robin Forman, who wrote that GovComm “explicitly than that she was Journalism program has been at the cen- denied” appellants’ requests to attend simply doing her ter of the depart- its meetings and declined to update job by uploading the ment changes since the appellants as to the status of disdocument. Elliott said many docu- last September, was present at the cussions about their appeal. ments online might list Lee as the meeting and pointed out that the In GovComm’s letter to the appelauthor for that reason. two unsupportive votes came from lants, they wrote that the Sept. 11 Documents shown during the pre- an appellant and a member of the meeting was “the first opportunisentation at the lecture-track faculty Lecture Track Faculty Promotion ty for the committee to review the presentation Tuesday also say that Committee. Therefore, both faculty appeal.” Berland said these meetings the changes to the ARLTF did not members ultimately “recused” them- are “not open for general attendance.” appear on the University’s website selves from the vote, according to the Berland said the committee sent a until September 2012 after the cuts minutes. response to the appellants only two were announced. days after GovComm convened to Faculty Take the Floor While the faculty who signed the discuss the issues and then invited letter to GovComm maintain that the the faculty to their next meeting. The three tenure-track faculty GovComm will continue the discuslanguage was quietly added without a vote, Elliott said “there’s nothing who will be losing their jobs gave a sion at its next meeting, he said. presentation at a lecture-track facto hide.” “The Governance Committee “What was not clear in the previ- ulty meeting Tuesday, in which they is committed to properly handling ous version was when that support showed documents — including the appeals of Standing Committee needed to be expressed,” Elliott said. email exchanges between Armstrong actions, in a manner consistent with “By adding this wording, nothing has and those who implemented the the College Bylaws, as expeditiously changed about how lecture-track fac- employment policy change — to as possible,” Berland told the Wheel. those in attendance to allege that the “The Governance Committee also ulty are reappointed and promoted.” University violated bylaws in termi- looks forward to working with the Bylaws Spark Debate College faculty to address the many nating their contracts. The meeting was intended to important issues facing the College.” In the spring, once the Promotion focus on an “Emory boot camp” on — Contact Jordan Friedman at jmfrie5@emory.edu and Dustin Committee rejected the lecture-track University structure, as well as a Slade at dpslade@emory.edu faculty’s appeal over their employ- “meet and greet” and a brief update

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opposing viewpoints

lecture-track faculty vs. the university faculty Bylaws

situation because they are appealing the non-renewal of their contracts, not issues dealing with promotion. Therefore, College faculty should be able to vote on the appeal.

Based on PARAGRAPH 3E of the Faculty Bylaws, the College Governance Committee will not bring the appeal to a faculty vote because the Lecture Track Faculty Promotion Committee handles only promotion matters.

PARAGRAPH 3E does not apply in this

policy provision

NEW LANGUAGE was secretly added to

NEW LANGUAGE was added to clarify

the document governing lecture-track employment, allowing the College, rather than individual departments, to terminate College faculty contracts.

already existing policies and practices and therefore did not require a faculty vote. This language was decided on following the P.E. Department cuts of 2010.

govcom meetings

Faculty were repeatedly DENIED ACCESS to the GovCom meetings at which the appeal was being discussed, and GovCom declined to update them on the status of their appeal. Eventually, they were invited to a meeting.

Sept. 11 meeting was the first chance that GovCom was able to discuss the appeal. Faculty were DENIED ACCESS because these meetings are not open for general attendance.

GRAPHIC BY JORDAN FRIEDMAN/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

THE LECTURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION CUTS timeline of events

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University announces department changes, including faculty cuts and departmental reassignments.

Three lecture-track faculty appeal to Promotion Committee over eventual employment terminations.

Lecture Track Faculty Promotion Committee rejects appeal, saying University did not violate bylaws.

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Lecture-track faculty gain 30 signatures on petition to appeal committee’s decision, which would have brought the appeal to a faculty vote.

, 201 pt. 13

The College Governance Committee says in letter that faculty cannot vote on the appeal due to Section 3e of the bylaws, which says LTF Promotion Committee only handles promotion matters.

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Lecture-track faculty respond to GovCom, claiming bylaw violations and unjustified policy changes in the document that governs lecture-track faculty employment.

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The lecture-track faculty gives a presentation summarizing their case at lecture-track faculty meeting. The lecture-track faculty who filed the appeal meet with GovCom to discuss their case. GovCom will determine whether College faculty will vote at a future faculty meeting on the appeal. Graphic by Jordan Friedman/Executive Editor

James Crissman/Editor

Roger Sikes (’12R), a member of #EmoryCuts, briefly spoke with GovCom Chair Keith Berland and College Dean Robin Forman at a GovCom meeting last Wednesday, where he was told he was not welcome.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

EXPLORING MODERN SLAVERY

Week Off to Great Start With Monday’s Event, Students Say Continued from Page 1

Swoop’s Week continues with “Angry Eagles” on McDonough Field College freshman Alice Halter tomorrow, a real-life version of the said she thoroughly enjoyed her popular game “Angry Birds.” first Swoop’s Week The week of event. events will culmi“The atmosphere nate this Saturday “I thought the turnout with rock band was awesome and it was great to see Dispatch performwas better than last everyone out at ing on McDonough year’s kick-off event.” Asbury enjoying Field at 2:30 p.m. Emory,” she said. Students are only — Aris Economou, permitted to bring College sophCollege sophomore a single guest and omore Aris Economou agreed. must register the “I thought the individual online turnout seemed betbefore the concert. ter than last year’s kick-off event,” he Passes can be retrieved at the said. “I had a great time, the food was Information Desk in the Dobbs delicious and the weather was great University Center. — Contact Nicholas Sommariva — definitely a good start to one of the at nsommar@emory.edu most fun weeks of the year.”

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he Emory University School of Law held the 10th annual Emory Public Interest Committee Conference, “Neighbors for Sale: Modern Slavery in Atlanta.” The day-long event included panel sessions that explored the intricacies of human trafficking in the metro area as well as responses from the local community.

Ellmann Lectures Discuss Poetry, Explore Modern Music Industry Anderton’s Family Did Not Give Permission to Release His Body Continued from Page 1

songwriting. Simon’s lecture spanned stories through many decades, including his time as a part of the chart-topping duo Simon & Garfunkel. The artist shared anecdotes about the circumstances that led to hit songs and played clips from them, including “The Sound of Silence.” The audience responded to Simon throughout the afternoon, laughing at his anecdotes and applauding when he performed short pieces on his guitar. “I really liked how he interweaved his lecture with his music and how he performed a little bit here and there,” College sophomore Sarah Choi said. Many members of the audience had followed Simon’s work for years. Spanish Professor Karen Stolley said she was a fan because of Simon’s “reflection about life but also this openness to world music.” According to her, the decision to expand the Ellmann lectures to include other genres, like music, is brilliant. Simon recalled that the moment he first realized he wanted to be a songwriter was when he discovered that “words are really important.” He said the melodic process of songwriting is more easily explainable than the lyrical process. “I can’t explain most of what happens lyrically,” he said. Simon explored this conundrum further, giving the audience a demonstration of how he constructs the melody for a song on his guitar. According to him, by the time he wrote the song “Love and Hard Times,” he had developed a common songwriting process. He starts by finding a tone he can hold among a series of chords and switches keys when appropriate. According to Simon, when he and his musical counterpart Art Garfunkel grew in popularity, achieving chart-topping success, his life changed forever. He went from performing in England for 25 pounds per day to prolifically producing successful songs. “I was fortunately writing hits on every album,” he said, “but I had no idea which one would be a hit.” As Simon matured as a songwriter, he said, he began exploring world music, which is a genre that fuses non-Western and Western music.

The album Graceland features music from South Africa. Graceland won Simon the Grammy Award for album of the year. The event ended with Simon bowing to a standing ovation from the audience.

Conversation with Billy Collins Durrow introduced former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and Simon before the conversation Monday afternoon, recalling how Simon’s song “Bridge Over Troubled Water” served an important role in her life. “My mother heard in that song a perfect blend of her Danish culture and my father’s African American spirituals,” Durrow said. “[Simon’s] international appeal heightens a deepened awareness of self.” Collins began the conversation, sharing that both he and Simon have had many conversations in the past. Both he and Simon are stars, yet they “don’t know where they’re going,” he began. The rest of the conversation continued the theme of “where to go,” as Collins asked about the difficulties the songwriter faced while writing the lectures. “I took on the task because I wanted to find out how I would deal with a wall of prose,” Simon said. “I had a unique subject to speak about, and my thoughts in general are not really that well composed.” Collins and Simon conducted the conversation with the chemistry of two old friends sharing stories at home, with the pair’s humor prevalent throughout the afternoon. “I know darkness is your old friend,” Collins quipped as Simon asked to dim the lights on stage. The conversation also explored the connections between poetry and songwriting, such as the emphasis on the text. “No moment in a song is of no consequence, and it is the same with poetry,” Collins addressed the crowd. “Words enjoy each other. It’s a word party.” Through other anecdotes of writers and writing, the two continued exploring “where to go” with the placement of rhymes. To illustrate, Collins read the opening lines of his poetry, and

Simon played opening lines on his guitar. The audience cheered with delight as Simon played. College sophomore Anne Seckinger said she enjoyed the conversation. “It was interesting to see their natural flow of conversation as well as hear their thoughts about the others’ art forms,” she said. College junior Andrew Navia echoed that sentiment, describing Simon and Collins’ talk as “awesome.” “[Simon was] one of the people I listened to growing up, and [it was] interesting to hear how his songs are made,” she said. Audience members were able to write questions to both Collins and Simon prior to the event. When asked if his creative perspective changed as he got older, Collins remarked that there is a “reservoir of creative content, and once it runs out there is no more.” To close out the conversation, Collins read some of his poetry while Simon sang some of his songs. Collins read poems including “Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska,” “Cheerios” and “After the Funeral,” a work examining what Collins calls a “conversational tic,” among others. Simon performed the aptly named “Sound of Silence,” which left the audience enraptured until the very last note, and “Slip Slidin’ Away,” reminding the audience, “You know the nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away.” Simon closed the afternoon with “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” tying together the theme of “where to go,” subtly admitting to the audience: “I’m on my way, but I don’t know where I’m going.”

Art in the New Age Simon’s third lecture, which was held Monday evening, examined art as a uniquely human experience and scrutinized modern culture. During the lecture, titled “The Solitary Artist in a Collaborative Culture,” Simon said the idea came from a concern he had that people who work collaboratively in technology are rendering solitary artists irrelevant. Specifically, Simon said he disapproves of the inclination of entrepreneurs to exploit music without giving

credit or recognition to the artist. “Music sells everything, it seems, except music,” he said. “Beautiful art is made everywhere on the planet and sells for nothing. How is that possible? What are we thinking?” As someone who started his career as a member of a musical duo, Simon explored the limitations of collaborating. “Within any meaningful collaboration there must be a meaningful solitary creator,” he commented. “A creative voice still needs a visionary who’s speaking at the helm of the ship.” Throughout the lecture, Simon said he thinks the quality of music has declined through the years. “Music suffered as soon as being telegenic became more important than being able to play or sing well,” he said. The critical aspect of Simon’s lecture evoked some emotions among Emory students. “I thought he was brilliant, but I thought he was mean-spirited,” College sophomore Ami FieldsMeyer said, adding that he felt intellectually stimulated but emotionally distraught after the lecture. Audience members were given the chance to ask Simon questions following the lecture. Fields-Meyer expressed disappointment at Simon’s failure to provide advice to an audience member working on his first album. Others thought that Simon’s tone was sharp but humorous. “He was very witty in a very reserved way, which I really appreciated,” College sophomore Annie Park said. Simon will perform in the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts for the last event of this year’s Ellmann lectures Tuesday evening. “This is the stuff a biographer couldn’t find out, and it’s so much more important,” Skibell said. Skibell said he has been in conversation about who the next Ellmann lecturer will be, and a list of potential speakers has already been compiled. “I can tell you now if any of the people who are on the list were to say ‘yes’ it would be a total thrill — unexpected and amazing,” he said.

— Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu and Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu

Continued from Page 1 Whitlock in an email to the Wheel. He declined to elaborate on the specifics of the investigation. Anderton’s family said that they did not authorize Anderton’s release from the home nor the ensuing embalming, according to WSB-TV. They also said that the embalming disrespects the body as per their Orthodox Christian beliefs, WSB-TV reported. “We regret this error and have communicated with the family to apologize for the lapse and have

offered to assist in transferring to another funeral home,” Emory University Hospital said in its statement to the Wheel. When reached by phone, Anderton’s nephew, who said he has been overseeing the affairs of the Anderton’s wife and estate, also declined to comment. The Hospital concluded in its statement, “We are carefully reviewing our procedures in order to prevent a similar situation from occurring in the future.” — Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu

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Max Cohen contributes regularly to The Emory Wheel. He is a second-year medical school student from Brooklyn, N.Y.

Student-Created App Is a ‘Gem’ Program Benefits Students as LearnLink Fades Aaron Fisher, a senior in the Goizueta Business School, created a free application for Emory students. The app extends to students at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Maryland and IDC Herzliya in Israel. CourseGem is an application that unifies several Emory platforms — Blackboard, OPUS and Emory email, among others — through a single login page. It also provides students with links to school calendars and upcoming events. At first glance, it seems as if there could be security concerns. Having an application that saves your password, with access to personal information such as your social security number and financial information, seems disconcerting. Those concerned should note that all of the information CourseGem stores is saved locally on the browser, rather than on an external server, making CourseGem a convenient option for students who are tired of flipping through multiple tabs on their browsers and logging into multiple sites. We at the Wheel find this app necessary in light of the void for connectedness following the slow and tragic death of LearnLink (may it rest in peace). CourseGem is easy for students to access and it is user-friendly, while directly centralizing all different websites students have viewed on a daily basis. Combined with the debut of the Emory Bubble, CourseGem’s arrival shows that Emory students are making innovative efforts to unify the University’s diverse online platforms and ease communication. The digital age has opened us up to many technological advances, and we at the Wheel find this an exceptional privilege that can be truly advantageous for students.

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Candler Award Sparks Dialogue LGBT Students Raise Relevant Questions H. Eddie Fox, the world director of World Methodist Evangelism and the executive director of the Emory-based World Methodist Evangelism Institute, received the Candler School of Theology’s 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award for his service to the church. Fox was one of three individuals selected to receive this year’s award, which is given to those with exceptional achievements who are graduates of Emory’s Candler School of Theology. Candidates are nominated by faculty, staff, students, friends and Candler alumni. Fox’s recognition was met with significant backlash by some members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Members voiced concerns that Fox had a history of “anti-gay” behavior and called for the Candler School of Theology to rescind his award. The instance advocates are pointing to as an example of “anti-gay” sentiment occurred during a United Methodist Church conference in 2008, when Fox co-authored a report that said homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.” We at the Wheel recognize that there is a distinction between academia and advocacy. There continues to be partisanship in the Methodist Church on the issue of gay rights — both theologians and laypeople continue to wrestle with different interpretations of scripture. Many nuanced distinctions appear when interpreting the Bible, and we are unsure as to whether the comments made by Fox were made for academic or personal reasons. In addition, we lack any further information or evidence about Fox’s purportedly anti-gay sentiments. Due to both the complexity of the issue and the religious interpretive context, we do not feel equipped to comment on whether Fox is anti-gay or not. Regardless, we feel the issue sparks valuable dialogue about what kinds of people should be receiving awards from the University. Our University communicates the qualities it holds dear through the honors it bestows — giving a person an award, then, should affirm that the honoree’s values align with Emory’s own. We are not judging Fox to be “anti-gay,” since we simply do not have enough information to reach such a conclusion. Instead, we are using the implications of this specific scenario as a launchpad to discuss whether or not awards should be given to those who do not align with Emory’s standing values. We applaud Candler School of Theology Dean Jan Love for the email she sent to faculty and students of the school about concerns raised over Fox receiving the award. Her email epitomizes the necessity for open dialogue on such issues, and her active participation shows her dedication to furthering such discourse. The Emory community is absolutely accepting of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation or any other kind of prejudice. Civil rights should be taken very seriously, and we are glad Emory has made this clear. On that note, we at the Wheel have absolutely no tolerance for anti-gay rhetoric or actions. Such discriminatory behavior undermines some of Emory’s basic principles, including our commitment to LGBT rights. We welcome productive dialogue from those who hold contrary opinions, but hatred should never be tolerated. A difference exists between keeping beliefs in a confined, religious realm and being actively discriminatory. We must critically evaluate the beliefs of those whom Emory grants an award or brings to speak at an event. Certain values cannot be compromised. After all, we are made up of a diverse community where all kinds of people should be given equal opportunities. The above staff editorials represent the majority opinion of the Wheel’s editorial board.

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Discourse Frames Reality A Look Into the Implications of the Word ‘Homophobia’ The recent Supreme Court decisions of Hollingsworth v. Perry, which struck down California’s ban on gay marriage under Proposition 8, and United States v. Windsor, which invalidated the Defense of Marriage Act, have heightened public discussion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues. Such rulings, along with a majority of Americans now support legalizing gay marriage, are seen as a sort of light at the end of the tunnel in the pursuit of legal and marriage equality for the gay community. These events should undoubtedly be celebrated, but the true victory for the gay rights movement lies in the acceptance by the public as a whole. It is unclear when marriage equality will be fully realized, but it is imminent and will be reached before there is a solid consensus, rather than majority, of people who support gay marriage. Until the public more fully embraces gay rights, however, an important way to achieve greater acceptance of marriage equality is to eradicate homophobia — not the attitude, but the word itself. The term “homophobia” was first used by psychologist George Weinberg in the late 1960s. It served an important purpose of identifying negative attitudes or behavior toward homosexuality. It was also the first instance in which anti-gay sentiment was given a label. It was groundbreaking in its attempt to call attention to prejudice and a stigma toward gay people. But the word has long outlived its purpose. Oftentimes, it is used to describe controversial statements or opinions in the media — a public figure or organization says something prejudiced and the subsequent headline

almost always includes some variation of the word “homophobic.” In fact, there is not a clinical basis for a phobia, or an irrational fear, of homosexuality like there is of heights or spiders. And the word is rarely used in the context of an actual fear. Some people are undoubtedly uncomfortable in the presence of gay people or look unfavorably upon homosexuality, but an irrational fear is absurd. The only common denominator between the denotation of the word and what it intends to represent is irrationality.

At best, ‘homophobia’ is a misnomer and at worst, it excuses bigotry. According to an April 2012 article in

The New York Times titled “Homophobic? Maybe You’re Gay,” there is a correlation between strongly believing that homosexuality is morally wrong and repressing confusion toward one’s own sexual orientation. This confused aversion seems the most apt use of the word “homophobic.” People often say, “well, I’m homophobic,” to qualify anti-gay prejudice as if they have a condition, which excuses such intolerance. The word is so commonplace in American culture, even among well-intentioned people, that its literal meaning and the context in which it is used are rarely examined. At best, “homophobia” is a misnomer and

at worst, it excuses bigotry. At the heart of the problem lies the hypocrisy on which someone vehemently opposes another’s sexual orientation but hides behind a euphemism rather than admitting such intolerance. Everyone has the right to an opinion and to speak however they choose. Any effort to control how people view a particular issue is usually futile. This is not a prescription for political correctness or an effort to control speech but rather a call for more honesty with respect to gay-related issues. The word “homophobia” conceals the truth that, despite substantial progress in gay rights in recent years, there is still widespread intolerance toward gay people in society. So how should such prejudice be labeled while avoiding this euphemism? Simple changes in the identification of behavior usually described as “homophobic” — like instead saying “anti-gay,” “anti-LGBT” or even “prejudiced” and “intolerant” — would add more honesty and accuracy to the discussion. None of these labels lack the immediate word association or conciseness of the word “homophobia,” but they take the issue for what it is and do not try to excuse intolerance. As mentioned before, the struggle for gay rights will be won when the public embraces equality between people of different sexual orientations. A shift away from euphemistic language is the first step in asserting that such prejudice should no longer be tolerated or excused in this society. Online Editor Ross Fogg is a College senior from Fayetteville, Ga.

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Managing ‘Molly’: Music, Madness and MDMA The Pernicious Problem of a Pretty Pill and How to Stay Safe at an EDM Festival In the past few years, electronic dance music (EDM) has grown from an underground, European import to one of America’s most popular styles of music. Summer festivals such as the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) have taken the country by storm, featuring some of the scene’s most popular DJs. These days-long events offer bright lights, wild dancing and speaker systems that put the Grateful Dead’s “Wall of Sound” to shame. They, like any other gathering of thousands of young people, are also hotspots for drug use. A string of deadly overdoses at some this summer’s festivals have sparked a flurry of headlines bearing a name that sounds as harmless as it is recognizable: molly. Molly is the modern street name for MDMA, a stimulant that has been popular at EDM festivals and concerts until the genre’s inception in the early 1980s. The term “molly” is short for “molecule,” which indicates that the drug is of a higher purity than ecstasy, which refers to MDMA pressed into tablet form. This past Labor Day Weekend, Olivia Rotondo and Jeffrey Russ died of drug overdoses at the Electric Zoo festival on Governor’s Island in New York, resulting in the cancellation of the third and final day of the festival. Although each individual claimed to have taken molly, the truth is that only one did. While The Huffington Post reported that Rotondo claimed to have taken six hits of molly, toxicology reports indicated that Russ had not taken molly — which is to say pure MDMA — but a fatal mix of MDMA and methylone, a chemical analog of MDMA used by drug dealers to cut the purity of their product. The Huffington Post also reported that police found crystal meth in his pocket. Both MDMA and methylone work by flooding the brain with serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that induce a state of euphoria and promote feelings of unity and closeness. You can see why the drug would be popular at an event that seeks to harness the unifying powers of music and dancing. Negative side effects of the drugs include a spike in the user’s body temperature and heart rate, which can be fatal if not monitored

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closely. Although Rotondo and Russ both died as a result of the negative side effects associated with these drugs, that’s not really the problem here. Deaths related to MDMA (or any of its derivatives) make up a relatively small proportion of the total number of drug-related deaths that occur each year. According to The New York Times, over 4,000 people died of cocaine overdoses between the years 2000 and 2011. A similar number died of heroin overdoses, while only 43 died of MDMA

overdoses. No, the problem here isn’t the drugs. It’s the system. Since the Reagan administration, the U.S. government has fought tooth and nail to eradicate drug use, creating a dangerous black market and obscuring the flow of information regarding safe drug use (oxymoron though it may be) that might have saved the lives of Rotondo, Russ and countless others who have died of drug overdoses at festivals. Drug dealers at festivals make their living by peddling pills to concertgoers who feel

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like experimenting or, in some cases, who’ve already used their stash. The dealers are easy to find and they’ll usually have what you’re looking for. Brightly-colored and friendlylooking ecstasy tablets are a common sight, mostly because they’re cheap to make, easy for a dealer to sneak into the event and even easier to sell. And besides, ecstasy is ecstasy, right? Wrong. The truth is that, more often than not, ecstasy tablets are cut with adulterants such

as adhesives (to make the pill stay together), methylone or a terrifying cocktail of other amphetamines. But for as common as ecstasy tablets are, it is equally uncommon that a buyer will have any idea what they’re taking. A dealer won’t provide their customers with reagent kits to test the purity of their product, nor is there any way to verify the dosage of the pill. And more to the point, a first-time drug user will not have any idea of what it means to take a safe dose. How could they? That’s not readily available information, least of all in the midst of a raucous music festival where unsavory dealers are hawking their wares. So, what’s to be done? A drastic change in the government’s drug policy is a long way off and drug dealers can’t be relied upon to inform their customers, so the responsibility for safety falls on the users and the festival organizers. Organizers such as Insomniac Events, which runs EDC and other EDM festivals, have already taken steps to promote a safe festival environment. For example, tents with water purifiers powered by fire hydrants are scattered about Insomniac’s venues so that concertgoers can stay hydrated while they dance. Which means that it’s time for concertgoers to face the facts and start taking responsibility for their own safety. Drugs are dangerous. If you’re going to take drugs, make sure you know what you’re taking and be sure to take a reasonable dose. To use Rotondo’s death as a teaching moment, six hits (of anything) is truly irresponsible. And if you’re dancing hard, sober or otherwise, be sure to stay hydrated. Spanish DJ Danny Avila will be performing at Emory this Friday for homecoming and TomorrowWorld, an offshoot of the world’s largest EDM festival, will be coming to Chattahoochee Hills this weekend. To those Emory students attending either event, I encourage you all to stay hydrated and, if you choose to take drugs, know what you’re taking and be safe. The music doesn’t sound nearly as good from an ambulance. Features Editor Nicholas Bradley is a College junior from Skillman, N.J.

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The Necessity for Gun Regulation Another Shooting, Another Life

Listening to Your Opponents ROBERT WEISBLATT Last August, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta gained a wealth of publicity over a news special he hosted titled “Weed.” The majority of the attention was focused on the fact that Gupta reversed his previously harsh disapproval for marijuana and began to accept and praise it as a positive medical utility. In order to promote the special, Gupta appeared as a guest on the show “Piers Morgan Live.” The interview featured several clips from the special as well as a debate between Gupta, Morgan and Howard Samuels. While most of the commentary on this television interview surrounded both Morgan and Gupta’s admission of having smoked marijuana, nobody seemed to remember anything that was said by Samuels. Samuels is a recovering drug addict and the CEO of the Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles, Calif. While Morgan and Gupta promulgated the numerous medical health benefits of marijuana, Samuels offered a legitimate counterargument. He conceded that the medical benefits outlined by Gupta were valid; however, he argued that these points should not be used as evidence for a push towards legalization. Samuels noted that despite the large number of people who would benefit medically from use of marijuana, the number of citizens who would use legalization to abuse the drug would be astronomi-

cally higher. Rather than addressing Samuels’ argument, Gupta proceeded to accuse him of not understanding the benefits outlined and then continued to make multiple points about how the drug could be advantageously used in a medical setting. For nine minutes, Gupta and Morgan subverted, denounced and poked fun at every argument Samuels presented. The two of them seemed to be working as a team, and given that they are both employees of the same corporation, this angle should come as no surprise. This is a colossal issue, and one that is not only pervasive in the news community but throughout the entire political environment. The way that this televised debate was conducted is indeed a major concern. It has become a common occurrence for debaters to focus entirely on belittling one another, such that they rarely heed the counterarguments they are working to invalidate. This style compounds the competitive nature of debate, focusing on a determinant victor, rather than an approach towards a consensus. This bastardization of the democratic process has become second nature to multiple branches of politics and is the defining aspect of modern congressional quorum. Rather than working toward understanding one another’s views and compromising, politicians are becoming increasingly concerned with merely denouncing their contraries and/ or halting their progress. Sometimes it even gets personal.

Samuels was publicly embarrassed and belittled to the point of making his valid argument seem laughable. Furthermore, the use of the interview as a platform for promoting Gupta’s special demonstrates that this misconduct may have been intentional. The biggest problem with this specific example is that Samuels made an argument with reasonable merit that needs to be addressed. When Gupta and Morgan fail to make any comment on this issue and just work towards promoting their own agendas, the issue gets thrown into the wind and often forgotten by the public. Nobody seemed to argue on behalf of Samuels because CNN did not want him to appear supportable. His agenda was unfortunately contrary to that of the corporation that hosted him. The liberal treatment of marijuana goes hand in hand with the tone of Gupta’s television special, and heeding arguments against the drug would not have been an advantageous way for CNN to promote it. This is a very specific incident; however, a brief exposure of recent political affairs will yield an increasing pattern of this method of debate. As a country, we are at a point where we are going to have to decide if we want to actually listen to one another or to just try and get what we want. After all, self-interest gets our country nowhere. Robert Weisblatt is a College junior from Belle Mead, N.J.

The recent shooting death of 12 people at a Washington, D.C., naval yard and President Obama’s subsequent response have once again reignited the debate over gun control in this country. As with every event like this, it was a tragedy that might have been avoided under different circumstances — and one that has become all too commonplace in today’s headlines. In light of these occurrences, the conversation about gun control is both necessary and pertinent, even to the point of urgency. There are two essential questions that demand examination when considering the issue of gun control: should the government have the authority to regulate things like firearms — possession of which is guaranteed (at least to an extent) by the U.S. Constitution? Secondly, would increased regulation of firearms reduce the number of mass shootings and murders in the U.S. noticeably? The answers to these questions may serve to inform more effectively the gun debate in this country. Like it or not, the federal government is one big regulatory agency. The amount of money you pay in taxes, the places you can and cannot go and, yes, the things you can and cannot own are all in part determined by the executive, legislative and judicial branches of our government. The issue here in question is not whether the government ought to regulate the lives of its citizens, but the extent to which this should occur. Let us consider the example of an armored tank. Ownership of a military-style tank is legal; however, it is illegal for the tank to be weaponized — its guns must not be functional. I see little reason to oppose this type of regulation. If most people would agree with me, as I believe they would, then it is true that the government ought to be able to decide what may and may not be owned when taking into account issues of public safety. This is similarly true of controlled substances like cocaine or MDMA — they are illegal because of health and safety concerns. Therefore, due to the threat they pose to public safety, guns should be (and are) regulated in this country. While the Second

Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, it does not guarantee the right to bear any and all arms — hence why fully-operational tanks are off limits and fully-automatic weapons are highly regulated. A second question to consider is whether or not increased regulation translates directly to decreased instances of shooting deaths. Generally, the answer seems to be that fewer guns do in fact mean fewer deaths According to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, this seems to be the case. More work could certainly be done on this topic, but it makes sense intuitively at the very least. Furthermore, simple steps may be taken which do not significantly infringe the American people’s Second Amendment rights while risking solvency of the problem of mass shootings. They are the same talking points most Democrats have been pushing recently: improved background checks and limits on clip capacity. No one is going to go door-to-door to collect every hunter’s rifle or gun-enthusiast’s historical collection. The myth of a national gun registry has been repudiated constantly by Obama, and I do think that a ban based on a gun’s aesthetics is nonsensical. However, legislation that reduces the capability of people to kill a lot of people very quickly ought to be a priority for everyone in Congress. True, a lot of work must be done to address the problem of mental illness in this country, but in the meantime, the path is clear to address the problem of mass shootings in this country. Suppliers ought to know exactly to whom they are selling a gun, and no one realistically needs more than 10 bullets in a magazine. When such laws could be very easily implemented with little to no inconvenience to the casual consumer, the biggest losers are always the victims of the next mass murder. Whoever said guns don’t kill people was at least half right: people do kill people — but they use guns to do it. William Hupp is a College junior from Little Rock, Ark.

The biggest losers are always the victims of the next mass murder.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

The New, Old and Timeless of Music Midtown By Ellie Kahn Contributing Writer

HIGHEST LIGHTS PHOENIX These skinny French guys ran onto the Electric Ballroom Stage on Friday afternoon to a classical intro, immediately launching into a gorgeous rendition of new single “Entertainment” with the right ratio of rock to synth. Moppyhaired vocalist Thomas Mars has the kind of voice that carries and stays with you on the MARTA ride home, and he quickly got the sweaty crowd dancing, first to an ‘80s inspired “If I Ever Feel Better” and then with the anthemic “Lasso.” Phoenix has perfectly constructed choruses and melodies that are conducive to singing along, and everyone, from the oldest yuppy to the youngest teenager, chanted the lyrics to “Lisztomania” and “1901.” It was impossible to not feel good to be there.

ARCTIC MONKEYS If you didn’t already worship Arctic Monkeys, you probably did after their set on Saturday evening. These guys changed the sprawling, grassy expanse of Music Midtown into a tightly packed British club. Alex Turner, the charismatic vocalist and face of the band, introduced their tracks without shorting on the expletives (and sips of Corona) and stopped pretty often to comb back his gelled hair. Arctic Monkeys performed a good portion of their new album AM, which hardly disappointed. “Arabella” and “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” sent the audience into waves of crowd-surfing, some of whom ended up closer to the stage and others that ended in the mud. Turner asked the audience at the end of the set the questioning title of the track, “R U Mine?” and everyone screamed — they were clearly his. Turner and crew have come a long

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The Arctic Monkeys performed this Saturday at Music Midtown. Their set included fan favorites “Arabella” and “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” This was the third year of Music Midtown since its return and inauguration at Piedmont Park.

By the time the Red Hot Chili Peppers hit Music Midtown, all the other concerts had ended, resulting in a pilgrimage from every corner of the park. Everyone waiting for the Chili Peppers had survived the rain and cold and layers of mud, and it was time to finish out the weekend right. The Chili Peppers’ opening jam seemed to ask, “we’re back; did you miss us?” before the foursome slid into generational favorite “Can’t Stop” (the crowd went wild). The guys delivered a pumped-up version of “Dani California” and then slowed it down with the decade-old, truly poetic “Otherside.” But the show’s finest moment was the cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” which brought bodies together and heads banging. The two-hour set ended the weekend on a musical high and sent everyone home humming, with a full dose of bass in their chests.

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EDM Captures Argentinian Music Scene Continued from Page 1 in Hong Kong with Tiësto. Avila’s upcoming performance at Emory is going to be an exciting one, and it’s an important example of a growing international electronic music culture. Electronic music has become increasingly popular among Emory students over the last few years, and famous electronic music DJs such as Alesso and 3LAU have performed at our Spring Fest and in well-known venues throughout Atlanta. An increasing number of Emory students have attended music festivals such as CounterPoint here in Atlanta and Ultra in Miami. Many will be attending TomorrowWorld this coming weekend. Electronic music has been traditionally associated with club hotspots such as Ibiza, London, Stockholm, Brussels, New York and Miami. But the genre is developing in new places — like Buenos Aires, where a new yet booming electronic music scene has made the cosmopolitan a new hotspot for música electronica in South America. International music festivals such as Ultra and Creamfields have already come to Buenos Aires, and international electronic DJs such as David Guetta and Alesso have been making a concerted effort to tour in Argentina. There’s also a promising future ahead for Argentine electronic DJs as they slowly become a part of the growing global electronic music culture. The local electronic music and DJ culture in Buenos Aires incorporates traditional elements of electronic music as well as local Argentine influences and beats. This new scene has had a dramatic influence on Argentine nightlife. Agustín Esposito is a passionate 21-year-old DJ who studies industrial engineering at Universidad Austral in Buenos Aires. Although he started small — his first DJ experience was at his younger sister Lucila’s birthday party — Esposito’s DJ career has since taken off. “I bought my first mixer with all of my savings when I was 15-yearsold. It was expensive, outdated and not even automatic,” Esposito said. “But I don’t consider myself an artist. My goal as a DJ is simply to make people have fun and enjoy electronic music and for it to make them move.” In 2009, Esposito started the Electronic Sound Project (ESP) — a play on the first three letters of his last name — a small business dedicated to bringing more electronic music to events. Esposito identified demand in the Buenos Aires event

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A Week’s Worth of Listening By Emma Reidy Contributing Writer SUNDAY “93 Million Miles,” Jason Mraz Start off the week with this track, which evokes a relaxing feeling with a nice rhythm and lots of soothing guitar. Beyond its chill ambiance, the tune carries a wonderful message: the idea that “you can always come back home” no matter how far away you are (even 93 million miles). This idea feels particularly relevant to freshmen who have just left home, but the theme works for everyone: no matter where we go or what we do, it is important to have a home to come back to. It is easy to get caught up in classes and papers, activities and committees, but at the end of the day, it’s good to know that we are not alone, that we “can always come home.”

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Alesso is one of many electronic dance music (EDM) DJs whose tracks have exploded over the past few years. EDM has recently been a heavy influence on the club scene in Buenos Aires, Argentina. and DJ scene. “It’s hard to find DJs in Argentina that are solely dedicated to electronic music, especially for events,” Esposito said. Although ESP is a small company, it has enjoyed a great deal of success. It consists of four jockeys and two main DJs (one of which is Esposito himself). Esposito and other ESP DJs frequently play at private parties, family functions, weddings and at well-known nightclubs in Buenos Aires such as Chapa Bar and The Roxy. Before electronic music became popular, most nightclubs in Buenos Aires would play reggaeton (Spanish hip-hop), cumbia and other Latin music varieties. However, these styles are now losing their appeal in the Buenos Aires music scene, due in part to increased demand for more international styles of music. However, the issue goes deeper than where the music comes from. Many porteños are now trying to distance themselves from music genres that have always been present in the Argentine capital, such as cumbia villera and reggaeton, because these more traditional music genres are often associated with working class listeners. Cosmopolitan Argentines now prefer to listen to a more universal form of music.

“Electronic music is international,” Esposito said. “People in any country will move to it, whether they’re in Dubai, Argentina, USA or Russia. The exclusive boliches in Buenos Aires now almost only play electronic music.” Despite its growing popularity, many Argentines still struggle with the new electronic music culture. They view it as a music genre associated with corruptive vicios, like drugs. “These days there’s a trend for people to want to go out to electronic music parties drugged, because they think it’s canchero (cool), they think it’s what electronic music fans in other parts of the world do, too,” said Melody Winter, a 21-year-old Argentine from the outskirts of Buenos Aires. However, the issue of drugs and electronic music isn’t limited to Buenos Aires. At the beginning of this month, the third and final day of the Electric Zoo music festival in New York City was cancelled due to two drug-related deaths. The underground electronic music scene has developed a unique culture of its own and has an increasingly important presence in Buenos Aires. Mariano Vicien, a 23-yearold DJ and student at Universidad del Salvador has made an important

impact on both the commercial and underground electronic music scenes in Buenos Aires. Vicien started working as a DJ in 2009 and has taken several courses at the famous Arjaus School in Buenos Aires, the only Spanish language, Ableton-certified DJ school in South America. At Arjaus he had the opportunity to work with famous Argentine electronic music Mariano Trocca and Matias Sundblad. Although Vicien plays electronic music at commercial nightclubs in Buenos Aires such as Asia de Cuba, he is more passionate about the underground electronic music scene. “I prefer the underground electronic music scene in Buenos Aires for what it represents,” Vicien said. “The music played at underground clubs is more genuine — it’s from the heart. The crowd at underground boliches is also very different, many people who truly appreciate electronic music come out to dance and not just to see their friends.” The popularity of electronic music in Buenos Aires has also led to the emergence of a new fashion. It seems like everybody in Buenos Aires wants to be a DJ these days. Unlike talented and trained DJs like Agustín Esposito and Mariano Vicien, more and more young and inexperienced porteños are trying to become DJs.

Accessibility to these resources has fueled this new moda in Buenos Aires. Young porteños interested in electronic music no longer have to use expensive turntables and vinyl records; they can buy mixers and use computer software. “DJ equipment was a lot more expensive in Argentina. Nowadays it’s cheaper, and there are a lot more resources on the Internet such as different software, apps and tutorials on YouTube,” Esposito said. “I think it’s just a fashion. These people who follow the trend and pretend to be DJs don’t really bother me because I know that soon they will disappear,” Vicien said. Buenos Aires is now an established international electronic music hotspot, and tango has taken a back seat. Here at Emory, electronic music can be heard all over campus, from Wonderful Wednesday to frat parties. The city of Atlanta has always been known as the hip-hop capital of the United States, but electronic music is also increasing in popularity here. The arrival of TomorrowWorld, an offshoot of the Belgian super-festival TomorrowLand, is a local representation of the global electronic music culture. — Contact Sergio Dhillon at hdhillo@emory.edu

MONDAY “Bad Day,” Daniel Powter There’s no way around it — Mondays are terrible. There are two ways of coping with this. Some take the day by storm and ignore the “Mondays” by just not thinking about it, and this works for them. But most people (or so it seems) go for wallowing and avoiding Mondays altogether. “Bad Day” works for that. It accepts that bad days happen, and that it will get better, which is sometimes the best way to go. What makes this song perfect for commiserating is that it knows about this process — it even encourages singing “a sad song to turn it around.” And as an added bonus, if you’re a take-charge type of person, you can listen to the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” version. TUESDAY “Wrecking Ball,” Miley Cyrus I understand the apprehension surrounding this choice — the music video is weird as weird can be (licking hammers is neither socially acceptable nor sanitary). However, the song itself is pretty awesome. Miley has a unique voice and this song shows it off well, transitioning between low notes to the top of her range. Also, as a loud, angry song, “Wrecking Ball” is useful for an alarm clock or an intense workout song. I guess my point is that you should look it up — but maybe look for a video that just has the lyrics.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Highs and Lows Of Music Midtown

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LGBT Exhibit Draws Impressive Crowd

Continued from Page 9 By Emily Li Contributing Writer

HIGHER-LIGHTS YEAH YEAH YEAHS

KENDRICK LAMAR

Saturday night opened with a pink sunset and a theatrical performance from Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who wore stage-like makeup and a sequined suit appropriate for Broadway. Everyone could tell she was enjoying herself as she cackled and danced and delivered “Heads Will Roll,” “Gold Lion” and “Zero” with her legendary female-punk vocals. Crowd members swung neon batons through the air and hoisted one another up on shoulders. The mud had become a swamp. The sky was photo-worthy. The group’s performance of “Maps,” which began with a prolonged version of its famous steady riff, was the best of the set and gave the concert its winning dimension.

Kendrick Lamar is unique in the sense that he’s good through headphones but even better live. He drew more than the usual crowd at the Roxy Stage and used the microphone to his advantage as he rapped with heart and energy. His performances of “B---h, Don’t Kill My Vibe” and “F--kin’ Problems” had people dancing in the dark like it was a club. He interacted with the audience between tracks and got everyone riled up with juvenile yet enjoyable screaming contests. Lamar’s performance of “Money Trees” demanded the respect of everyone there and put him in a higher league than his fellow collaborators such as A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz.

You can find the most democratic institution on campus in an unexpected place: the Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL). MARBL emphasizes its role as a free, public institution, accessible to any and all interested community members. These values were demonstrated last Thursday when MARBL offered an open house for its first exhibition, “Building a Movement in the Southeast.” The exhibit was curated by Laney graduate student Kelly H. Ball, a Ph.D. candidate in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality studies — and Randy Gue, curator of MARBL’s Modern Political and Historical Collections. With such a title, MARBL could have showcased this exhibition in any number of ways. Thankfully, the exhibit was a far cry from a dry AP Euro textbook with a thick chapter on minority issues. Instead of coming off as a lecture or lesson, the exhibition was presented as a collection of personal stories celebrating the politics, culture and public health initiatives of LGBT communities in Atlanta and across the South. In place of engraved plaques with tiny words and portraits of elderly people, I was greeted by a variety of posters, scrapbooks, journals, pamphlets, videos, concert and theater programs, not to mention an entire showcase devoted to a whopping 924 rare gay pulp fiction paperbacks with titles like “A Gay, Gay World” and “Sixty Nine Gay Street.”

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Put a little more tactfully, one Emory staff member commented, “it really embodies the fascinating progress of the gay liberation movement, making a strong offering to the literary world while making a bold statement.” I don’t want to give anything away, but if I do say so myself, the colorful cover illustrations left little to the imagination and are well worth checking out. Another interesting and moving element was the wide variety of emotions being shared and experienced at the exhibition. Many visitors took on a somber tone as they detailed the struggles of LGBT communities in the 1980s when the AIDS epidemic began to escalate. “It’s incredible, the reactions we get from people talking about their personal stories, people who experienced these events firsthand,” Ball said during the exhibition. “Some are very painful, as

they discussed state and government policy and the fates of family and loved ones.” Gue presented the response in Atlanta to the AIDS epidemic, gesturing to the pamphlets and booklets of the various grassroots organizations whose work proved valuable in that trying time. Project Open Hand, for example, commandeered a humble kitchen in a church to start making meals for bedridden friends. The open house also drew in noteworthy attendees such as David Goldman and Valeria Shaw, former cast members of “The American Music Show,” one of the longest running public-access television shows in the nation. (RuPaul, Atlanta’s own renowned actor and drag queen, began his career as a cast member on the show.) “The show really embodies the do-it-yourself aesthetic. It’s really funny and definitely worth watching,” Gue explained.

The exhibition boasts an impressive collection of memorabilia from the show, including original videotapes and handwritten credit sheets. Shaw reflected on the gaudy costumes and refreshing parody of show. “We all had so much fun, laughing at ourselves and having a really great time. I really don’t remember there being much backlash,” she recalled. The average Emory student can take note of a section devoted specifically to LGBT materials in the Emory University archives, including the logbook of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Life office from 19911994, as well as paraphernalia from Emory’s Gay Liberation Committee. In addition, the MARBL staff stressed the accessibility of the exhibition and its materials. Of the mission of the collection, Gue said that “one of the things that we’re doing with all our collections is supporting the teaching and research mission of the university.” “The goal is to get people using this material for their own projects and into the classrooms for people to use and discover these fascinating stories,” he added. Not to mention that the exhibition continues to receive new materials and donations on a regular basis. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this fantastic resource for their research or to simply taste the awe-inspiring struggles and triumphs of the LGBT community in historical Atlanta. — Contact Emily Li at emily.li@emory.edu

A Week’s Worth of Listening

ART COLUMN

Continued from Page 9 WEDNESDAY “The Fox,” Ylvis This song poses one of the most challenging existential questions of the universe, one that nobody seems to know the answer to: what in the world does a fox sound like? I first heard this playing in my hall’s lobby, and now it seems to be everywhere. The song itself is humorous, not only because of the lyrics but because it sounds more like a real song than a joke: it has verses, a chorus and some pretty impressive harmony. The music video also includes entertaining costumes, choreography and characters, so that’s also worth taking a look. By the middle of the week, it’s easy to get stressed and forget the things that are really important, such as humor and challenging life questions. “The Fox” combines both. And if you’ve already heard it, listen again anyway — you know you want to.

HIGHLIGHTS TEGAN AND SARA

CAPITAL CITIES

Tegan and Sara are so personable that it’s hard not to want to be around them. They took over the Roxy Stage and chatted with the audience like we were all in their own living room. “When we play, the rain stops,” Sara said, which was true — it was finally dry for their set. The female duo started in with easy-to-keep-up-with and poppy “Drove Me Wild” and continued with fan favorite “Back in Your Head.” The crowd that came to see them was among the most diverse of the weekend, attracting both younger and older attendees. Tegan and Sara’s strongest moments were an upbeat version of “Living Room,” “Now I’m All Messed Up” and “Closer,” which ended the set.

Capital Cities didn’t sound all that different live than they do in the studio, but that was entirely okay. Their style of electro-pop works in any setting, and they kept the audience moving with tracks like “Kangaroo Court” and “Love Away.” The group introduced a dance, which they named the “Capital Cities Shuffle,” and had the crowd moving to the left and the right, spinning around and clapping in the rain. Ultimately they performed an EDM, amped-up reprise of uber-popular “Safe and Sound” and had the crowd swinging their soggy T-shirts in rings around their heads.

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“Dwelling No. 6 (Blue Boy & Pinkie)” is among the works featured at Drew Conrad’s “Backwater Blues” exhibition at Midtown’s Get This! Gallery.

Art and Other Lies By Logan Lockner Staff Writer

All Photos Courtesy of Emily Lin/Photography Co-Editor

NOT-SO-HIGHLIGHTS 2 CHAINZ

CAKE

Rapper 2 Chainz opened his Friday performance by yelling “2 Chainz” into the mic to notify everyone that he had arrived. The performance came off as a promotion of his new album B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time, which was featured on paper album covers doubling as fans. 2 Chainz started off with a quick teaser of Wale’s “Rotation,” Drake’s “All Me” and “Beez in the Trap” — he didn’t perform much original work. “Put your twos up,” he said to get the audience going, but it didn’t help all that much. Highlights included “Crack” and “Birthday Song,” both off his album Based on a T.R.U. Story. The concert was uninspired, but fortunately, “t.r.u.” to his word, he was in fact wearing two chains.

John McCrea of Cake likes to talk, but he did too much of it on Friday night, which resulted in less time for music and more time for people to leave for a good spot at the Journey venue. Cake has personality, and they showed everyone a good time with tracks like “Love You Madly” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle,” but left too much downtime in-between. It seems like the band has come up with a Cake equation: trumpet + wiseguy lyrics + beat = song. This worked for “Short Skirt/Long Jacket,” but became monotonous during songs like “Sheep Go to Heaven.” People still enjoyed themselves and agreed with McCrea’s encouragement that the moment was great without “posting it,” but Cake didn’t add as much to Music Midtown as the audience might have hoped. — Contact Ellie Kahn at elinor.kahn@emory.edu

In my grandparents’ bedroom, hung respectively over each of the bedside tables that flank the bed, are reproductions of the iconic 18thcentury paintings known as “Blue Boy” and “Pinkie.” These richly-lit portraits of youths clad in monochromatic attire were created by different artists a quarter of a century apart, but that hasn’t prevented the two from being almost always displayed as a pair — they are hung together in their permanent home at the Huntington Library and in the Cleaver residence of “Leave It to Beaver.” I hadn’t thought about “Blue Boy” and “Pinkie” for years until they appeared, appropriately but also uncannily, in one of the architectural assemblages in Drew Conrad’s exhibition “Backwater Blues” at the Get This! Gallery in Midtown. Conrad’s work resides ambiguously somewhere between sculpture and architecture, finding its most obvious relative in the combine paintings produced by Robert Rauschenberg in the 1950s. These paintings incorporated sculptural and found objects into the surface of a painted canvas. The assemblages are grouped into three categories: the largest piec-

es are dwellings, the smallest are remnants and in between is debris. “Blue Boy” and “Pinkie” hang precariously on the wall of one of these dwellings, “Dwelling No. 6 (Blue Boy & Pinkie),” nearly obscured by a languorous tatter of wallpaper that threatens to drape over the portraits. Below the paintings and the wall sconce that hesitatingly illuminates them is further evidence of decay: exposed rotten floorboards, the fractured skeletal remains of the wall’s interior, dirt itself. These are materials that speak of their own temporality and decadence, wavering between careful composure and inevitable destruction. Throughout the exhibition are rusty nails, flaccid pennants, mounds of dirt, bits of cloth and strands of electric wire, all confessing their own transience but staking a claim to charm, even if it is swiftly passing. One of the effects of this deterioration is the elimination of the physical and psychological boundaries between exterior and interior, leaving the observer no clear understanding of where public space ends and private space begins. (Perhaps, then again, there is no public space here, only multiple intersecting realms of privacy). With gestures like this, Conrad

offers a strange hospitality, inviting observers to embrace the voyeuristic opportunities he is providing them. Another viewer attending the exhibition during my visit maintained the sympathetic but ultimately objective stance of a passive observer. “It’s just so sad,” I heard her say. “To see the remains of what was once so beautiful, so beloved.” From her perspective, the process of deterioration was detached, something happening to a distant other. For my own part, however, I felt more culpable in the decay, as if my viewing of destruction initiated my participation in it. There is a certain violence present in “Backwater Blues,” but the source of this violence is never explicitly named. Certainly, there is the violence time has waged upon these structures, but what part do human lives play in this? Though the boxing gloves placed near Conrad’s “Dwelling No. 5 (Punching Bag)” are on the ground, one is tempted to pick them up, put them on and punch the bag that hangs from the assemblage. This could never happen, of course, but that doesn’t preclude the possibility of temptation. — Contact Logan Lockner at llockne@emory.edu

THURSDAY “Take On Me,” A-ha This is my favorite song from the ‘80s, and it is super-underappreciated. It has all the criteria of a good ‘80s pop song, including (but not limited to), an electronic intro, a catchy melody, an odd music video (do you really know what’s behind those shelves in the supermarket?) and sustained, super-high notes. Though it’s probably not your go-to ditty for a Thursday, give it a try and you’ll undoubtedly start to get pumped for the weekend, for old music and for more ‘80s flashbacks. FRIDAY “Not Falling Apart,” Maroon 5 Most people who claim to like Maroon 5 haven’t heard of this track, and I can’t understand why. Released in 2007 and nothing like “Moves Like Jagger,” this melody is both catchy and musically impressive with good vocals and a memorable chorus. The central idea is that bad stuff happens and people leave, but we have to move on and stay strong — something that everyone has gone through and everyone should remember. Even though Adam Levine says he “can’t walk” or “talk anymore,” he’s not falling apart. If he can get through the loss of his basic communication and mobility skills, any fight can be resolved. SATURDAY “Whine Up,” Kat DeLuna What do a lot of people do on Saturdays? Work out, and dance! With a good beat and commanding lyrics, this song works well for both situations — this confident track inspires anyone who listens. Listen up, and have a great weekend! — Contact Emma Reidy at emma.c.reidy@emory.edu

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Junior Leah Jacobs attacks the ball. Jacobs and the volleyball team swept the competition at the Emory Invitational last weekend.

Eagles Continue Home Court Dominance Continued from the Back Page Emory went 4-0 on the weekend, while Wellesley finished second at 3-1, and Maryville finished 1-2 and Covenant finished at 1-3. As a result of her outstanding performance, Bowman took home the MVP honors, while her two teammates Jacobs and Miles earned a spot on the Emory Invitational All-Tournament Team.

McDowell said that outside hitters Bowman and Jacobs, “did an awesome job all weekend,” and that ”both are improving every day because they are such hard workers.” The Eagles should move up the national rankings this upcoming week with a near-undefeated record of 14-1. McDowell added, “our team has really improved over the past 10 days” and that “we are definitely heading in the right direction. We

have chance to do something really special this season.” The Invitational was the second in a series of three home tournaments for the Eagles. The 12-game homestand continues next weekend with the Emory Tournament, featuring Brenau, Randolph-Macon (Va.) and Cornell College (Iowa). — Contact Ethan Morris at ethan.morris@emory.edu

Gorodetsky Leads Team in Soccer Falls to Weekend Matches vs. BSC, Berry Berry, Drops Continued from the Back Page

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The golf team playing in Scotland during the offseason. The team began their season last weekend.

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season. The Eagles’ defense only let up a furthered her weekend scoring streak single shot on goal and seven shots in within the first 10 minutes of play. total. Arnold and junior goalkeeper On the scoring play, junior forward Gabrielle Pelura each played a half in Charlotte Butker net, to combine for sailed a corner their second shutkick into the six- “We are looking forward to out of the season yard box, where playing home next week- together. Emory led she was able to with 18 total shots, end in our stadium.” find Gorodetsky to 10 of them being on head the ball into net. Senior forward —Sue Patberg, Veronica Romero the back of the net, making the score Head Coach and freshman cen1-0. ter midfielder Julia As the first half Bassell tied for leadconcluded, the ing shooters, both Eagles put up a total with three apiece. of eight shots, half on net, against the After the game against Berry, the Vikings’ single shot that was taken team wrapped up the weekend with during the first half of play. two road wins. The Eagles led 1-0 for the rest “We are looking forward to playof the game until freshman forward ing home next weekend in our staCristina Ramirez scored another for dium with our fans after traveling a Emory to increase the lead to 2-0 lot for our past games,” said Patberg. over the Vikings. Ramirez was able The team will look to continue to convert a turnover into a goal for their winning streak at home with the Eagles when Berry’s goalkeeper their match against Rhodes College fumbled the ball in the 18-yard box. (Tenn.) on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 Ramirez took possession of the free p.m. ball to shoot and score in the corner —Contact Zoe Elfenbein at of the net for her second goal of the zoe.elfenbein@emory.edu.

to 5-3 Continued from the Back Page Vikings. After the first 45 minutes, Emory also held a 4-1 edge in shots on goal. Four minutes into the second half, Berry player Kyle Fitting deflected a shot off an Emory defender and scored past sophomore goalkeeper Abe Hannigan. It was Fitting’s first goal of the 2013 season. Despite consistent efforts on attack from Emory, Berry pressed back and in the 81st minute Zak Wallingford scored his third goal of the season securing the win for Berry. Emory junior co-captain and forward Dylan Price had seven shots with five on goal. This was the game high for shots on net. In the all-time series Emory and Berry are even at 9-9-1 even though only two of those games were played after 1993. . The Eagles will continue play on Sept. 25, the fourth-game in their home stand versus BirminghamSouthern College (Ala.) at 7 p.m. — Contact Liza Atillasoy at liza.atillasoy@emory.edu

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This marks the first of four consecutive weeks of on-the-road tournament play for the Eagles. The No. 7-ranked Eagles began Senior Will Roth said, “We had a their fall campaign this weekend, tough first outing but we are not far finishing 14th at the Tournament from playing good golf. It seemed Town Championship Preview at the like we were just unable to put togethGrandover Resort in Greensboro, er 18 good holes.” N.C. Junior Alex Wunderlich followed The 36-hole tournament was Roth with a score of 154 (75-79), played this past Sunday and Monday good for 44th place. Seniors Alec on the 7,125-yard par-72 East Course. Berens and Johnathan Chen both Eighteen teams competed at shot 157, carding 77-80 and 80-77, the course that will host the 2014 respectively. NCAA Division III Championships Though disappointed with his pernext May. Head Coach John Sjoberg formance, Chen noted, “golf really noted that the championship-level keeps you humble; just when your course proved to game is where it be a challenge for needs to be, one poor the team, and the “While we didn’t perform showing and you’re difficult course back to the drawing the way we wanted rewarded only board. It’s a continuto, there were solid play. As a ous cycle, and I am team, they shot a definitely some positives.” really working on 311 on Sunday and finding consistency.” — Alex Wunderlich, 308 on Monday to Rounding out finish with a score Goizueta Business School the Eagles’ scores, of 619. Colby junior freshman Roth led the Hipp made his colEagle’s perforlegiate debut with a mance with a two-day score of 7-over score of 82-86 over the two-round par of 151 (79-72), tying for 20th in a tournament. 90-player field. After his impressive Despite a sub-par debut to the Monday performance, his score shot season, the Eagles remain optimistic him from 60th place to 20th. about their fall campaign. “Will played very well on Monday, “We had high expectations going shooting an even-par 72 on a very into the tournament, and while we difficult course. After not striking didn’t perform the way we wanted to, the ball well as a team in a difficult there were definitely some positives. first round, we are happy with a few Will had a great comeback shooting performances this weekend,” Sjoberg 72. We have a lot to work on for next said. week, but we’re not far off from playSenior Alec Berens said, “We did ing well. There is talent on the team not play nearly as well as we are to post some good finishes and even capable of playing, which was disap- win in Columbus next week,” said pointing not just for me but for the Wunderlich. team. I think this tournament was a The Eagles will play this weekgood wake up call to all of us, and end at the Gordin Intercollegiate in with some fine-tuning this week, we Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. should be able to bounce back this — Contact Seanette Ting at weekend at the Gordin.” seanette.ting@emory.edu

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Last Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs and Head Coach Andy Reid travelled to the great city of Philadelphia to take on the hometown Eagles. It was, for all sakes and purposes, a very touching reunion, as Reid coached the Eagles for approximately five million years before getting fired last offseason. The Eagles continued to prove that their fanbase and city is full of nothing but obnoxious jerks by playing him a tribute video and giving him a standing ovation. Reid, meanwhile, pondered Philly cheesesteaks. The relationship between Reid and Philadelphia is a long and complicated one, but most of the Eagles sideline was happy to see their former coach again, even while losing to his team by double digits. Quarterback Michael Vick, for one, was very complimentary: “I’ll never forget the opportunities given to me by this organization and Andy Reid,” Vick said. “He’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.” That’s all well and good, except for the fact that Andy Reid is clearly a walrus. Way to go, Mike. Still not on board with fair treatment of animals. 2. Bo Pelini Hates Nebraska Mark “Bo” Pelini has been the head coach of the University Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for six seasons now. Unbeknownst to many, Bo Pelini has been valiantly trying to get fired from the aforementioned position for about five and a half seasons, or ever since he realized that there are no living human beings in Lincoln, Neb. and all Nebraska fans are actually giant talking pieces of corn that emerge from the field every Saturday afternoon. The signs are too great to ignore now: Under Bo, Nebraska perennially underachieves, somehow reaching 10 wins every year solely due to the fact that Big 10 defenses have somehow not figured out what a Taylor Martinez is yet. Bo regularly screams at Martinez and the rest of his players. Last weekend, someone leaked a tape of Bo cursing out the fanbase and university. When confronted about the tapes and his future at Nebraska, Bo said “I’m the head coach until someone says something different.” Translation: “Please get me out of Lincoln. Corn is above people on the food chain here.” 3. Michicant What to make of the Michigan football team? They’re 4-0 and nationally ranked but remain an enigma in the college football world. They did the universe a service and beat Notre Dame in week two but have followed that up with narrow wins over perennial powerhouses Akron and UConn. (Sidenote: UConn has dog eyes and ears but no other dog parts painted on their helmets, which lent credence to the nationwide belief that Michigan was literally struggling to defeat a pack of huskies at football.) Beyond that, their quarterback wears number 98 and is liable to throw five interceptions and three touchdowns on every pass. In conclusion: don’t make anything of them. At all. If you ignore them, they’ll probably go away e.g. lose to Ohio State again and again and again and again and again until the end of time. 4. Little Giants

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Men’s Tennis Opens With Singles Championship Continued from the Back Page of the year where teammates play teammates so things can get a bit dramatic,” Halpern said. The Emory men’s tennis team claimed the USTA/ITA South Regional singles championship as Eric Halpern battled his way to a pair of come from behind victories on Sunday. Halpern became the seventh Emory player in the past eight years to win the crown. Halpern defeated his teammate Mosetick 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the title match. “We all worked real hard the past two weeks, so it was great to capture the singles title,” Halpern said. Halpern advanced to the finals by

winning a very close match against his teammate Wagner in the semifinals 1-6, 6-4, 7-5. Mosetick earned his sport by disposing the defending champion and number one-seed Robert Kjellberg of North Carolina Wesleyan 6-1, 6-3. “I think Rafe showed that he can play by beating one of the best players in the country.” Browning said. The coach was very happy with the performance of his players. “Halpern played eight matches on Friday and Saturday and played six sets of tennis with a doubles final on Sunday,” Browning said. “I’m amazed. He is just a really tough kid. It was hot, and when you’re playing your teammates, it is stressful.”

The Eagles’ attempt for a sweep fell short in doubles as the North Carolina Wesleyan duo of Johan Lundahl and Kjelberg defeated Halpern and Lavoie-Perusee 8-4 in the championship match. The stress of the matches even took its toll on Browning. “When you’re playing your teammates it is stressful,” Browning said. “It is not easy, not for anybody, not even for me.” The singles and doubles champions from this weekend’s tournament advance to the Oct. 10-13 ITA Small College Championships in Fort Myers, Fla. —Contact Alexander Del Re at alexander.del.re@emory.edu

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Featured Athlete: Lauren Gorodetsky Senior defender Lauren Gorodetsky was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Defensive Athlete of the Week for her performances against Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) and Berry College over the weekend. Gorodetsky played strong defense in both games, leading the Eagles to a pair of shutouts. She also contributed three goals — her first three of the season. Gorodetsky has been named to the All-America team after each of her three seasons as an Eagle and has been named the UAA Most Valuable Player twice. She appears to be well on her way this season. Featured Athlete: Jessica Holler Sophomore middle hitter Jessica Holler was named the UAA Co-Player of the Week after an impressive series of games at home at the Emory Invitational. Holler contributed 1.54 blocks per game and helped the Eagles hold their opponents to a .060 hitting percentage. She was also strong offensively, contributing a .587 hitting percentage. Featured Athlete: Halpern

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Junior Eric Halpern won six matches — including two over his teammates — to capture the ITA South Region Singles Championship last weekend. Halpern will continue on to the ITA Small College Championships on Oct. 10.

Eagles Excel at ITA Championships By Alexander Del Re Staff Writer The men’s tennis team opened its 2013-14 season this weekend at the United States Tennis Association (USTA)/Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) South Region Championships. The tournament was held at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. from Sept. 20 to the 22. Head Coach John Browning was satisfied with his team’s performance at the championships. “I thought it was a great tournament,” Browning said. “We had both the singles and doubles, three out of the four semifinals were with Emory players.” The Emory team battled and fought hard to claim the singles championship and runner-up in doubles. “This past weekend, the team showed great heart,” junior Eric Halpern said. “It was great to see the freshmen battling out there for the first time.” The tournament featured top players from Division III schools in the region. Emory had three of the top eight seeds with Halpern as the number two seed, junior Ian Wagner as the third seed and sophomore Rafe Mosetick claiming fourth seed. Emory had five doubles competing in the A Draw of the event with the team of Wagner and Mosetick drawing the top seed. On the first day of play, the Eagles came through with a solid performance. Ten Emory players won their opening two round of singles competition in the Main Draw. Halpern played two matches winning his first 6-1, 6-1 against Blake Nuwayhid of Birmingham-Southern and won his other 6-1, 6-4 against John Dangerfield of Methodist University (N.C.). Ian Wagner was also victorious in his first two matches beating Luis Ardila of Rhodes College

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The men’s tennis team kicked off their season at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regional Championships last weekend. Emory won the singles championship. (Tenn.) 6-1, 6-1 and Taylor Bucholz of Methodist 6-1, 6-4. Other Eagles who won twice were sophomore Lucas Lund, senior Jackson Isaacs, freshman Aman Manji, freshman Andrew Lo, Mosetick, senior Nick Szczurek, freshman Rocco English and senior Simon Lavoie-Perusse. Emory fared equally well in doubles on the first day with four teams earning berths in the quarter finals.

Wagner and Mosetick highlighted the effort winning both of their matches. The teams of Halpern and LavoiePerusse, Manji and Szczurek and Isaacs and senior Ayush Bajoria also advanced. “I think this tournament set the tone for the whole year, and we have a really hard working young group of players who understand how important practice and preparation is,”

Browning said. “I think it paid off in this tournament.” The team continued its strong showing at the tournament on the second day of play. Three Eagles found themselves in the semifinals of the Main Singles Draw while three Emory doubles teams advanced to the semifinals of the Main Doubles Draw. Mostick picked up two wins on

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The volleyball team should be climbing further up the national rankings this week, as the No. 4 ranked Eagles swept the field at the Emory Invitational this past weekend. After losing their undefeated season last weekend at the Emory Classic, the team rebounded and won convincingly in all four of the weekend’s matches. The Eagles now stand at an impressive record of 14-1 for the season. The weekend tournament, which spanned Friday and Saturday, featured tough competition for the volleyball squad. Emory’s first opponent of the weekend was the 8-2 Emory & Henry College (Va.) Wasps. The E&H Wasps proved to be no serious threat to the high-flying Eagles, who easily dispatched of them in three straight sets. Emory controlled the court in all aspects, outhitting E&H with a hitting percentage of .371, while holding the Wasps to a tiny hitting percentage of .012. In addition, the Eagles dominated in digs 44-23 and had six aces, compared to the Wasps’ one. Led by teamleading junior Kate Bowman’s 12 kills and nine digs as well as freshman Shannon Nugent’s impressive .600 attacking percentage, the Eagles cruised to victory in the Friday afternoon match. Emory’s second match on Friday evening featured the 2-12 Maryville College (Tenn.) Scots, who were met by a relentless offensive assault by the Eagles. Emory rode a season-high .402 hitting percentage, compared to Maryville’s .117 percentage, to a straight-set victory, while five Eagles players had seven or more kills in the match. Emory’s balanced attack featured junior Cat McGrath’s 10 kills and .625 attack percentage as well as junior Sydney Miles’ 30 assists. Emory’s defensive effort was almost

as dominant, with sophomore Taylor Erwin leading the team with 15 digs. Saturday’s slate for the Eagles began with a match with the 6-3 Covenant College Lady Scots. Emory had little trouble securing yet another three straight-set victory. Emory’s freshman class stood out during this match, as they executed all 45 of the Eagles’ kills. This showcased the Eagles’ imposing depth, as Head Coach Jenny McDowell said that the “great thing about our team is the depth and ability for someone new to step up each match.” They set a new season-high in hitting percentage at .429, ending the previous record’s run after just one day. Freshmen Sarah Maher and Jessica Holler each finished with double-digit kills, while Holler posted a 1.000 hitting percentage. The Eagles’ defensive effort was equally potent, as freshmen Taylor Erwin and Ashley Cozart each had double-digit digs. The Eagles held the Lady Scots to a hitting percentage of .000, as Emory rode its freshman class to victory. In the last match of the Emory Invitational, the Eagles met their best competition of the weekend. The opponent was the 9-1 Wellesley College (Mass.) Blue, who entered the match on a four-game win streak. The Eagles began slowly and the Blue took full advantage, as the set seesawed back and forth until the Blue won the first set 25-23. Emory quickly regrouped and found their stride, as they won the next three sets in succession and capped an undefeated weekend. Led by junior Leah Jacobs’ 16 kills and .456 hitting percentage, the Eagles offense led the way again. Junior Kate Bowman continued her stellar play in the invitational and on the season, registering nine kills and 15 digs. The Eagles continued their high hitting percentage totals, outhitting the Blue .342 to .081.

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Saturday topping teammate Szczurek 6-2, 6-3, and Duncan Miller of Methodist, 6-4, 6-4. Halpern earned his spot in the draw by beating teammate English 6-2,6-2, and Wagner advanced by beating Lavoie-Perusse, 6-2, 6-4. “The fall invitational is never easy because it’s one of the only times

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defensive player of the year for 2012. Emory finished with a total of 24 shots, 10 on goal, while BirminghamSouthern had a total of 4 shots, with 1 being on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Liz Arnold saved the only shot on net, improving her personal goals-against average to 0.55. The single save also earned Arnold her first career shutout in net, the first Emory goalkeeper to do so since Sept. 19, 2010. The Eagles were able to keep the momentum in their favor for the weekend as they defeated the Berry College Vikings on the road, 2-0. The win established the squad’s third straight win and second straight shutout for the season. Emory was able to inch a lead early on in the match when Gorodetsky

The men’s soccer team played the Berry College Vikings on Saturday afternoon at the Woodruff P.E. Center, giving up two goals in the second half and ultimately losing to the Vikings 2-0. Emory now stands at 5-3-0 this season while Berry improved to 3-4-1. Berry entered Saturday’s game with a record of 2-1-1 and recently lost games against eighth-ranked Ohio Northern (3-1) and second-ranked Ohio Wesleyan (2-1). The Vikings, ranked 104th in Division III have outscored their opponents in seven games despite a losing record. They stand at 2.29 goals per game and 1.94 goals-against average. The star of the team, junior Christian Fulbright, stands at three goals and two assists while four other key Vikings players have scored two goals this year for the team. Sophomore goalkeeper Logan Hill, another Berry standout has started every game this season for the team with a .677 save percentage and a 1.61 GAA. Richard Vardy who has a record of 157-57-1 in his time at the college has coached the Vikings for the past 12 years. Despite outshooting the Vikings 18-8 in Saturday’s game, the Eagles suffered defeat even with an 8-5 lead on shots on goal. The first half of the game remained scoreless for both sides with Emory holding a 6-3 advantage in total shots over the

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Senior defender Lauren Gorodetsky pursues the ball. Gorodetsky scored two second-half goals to lift the Eagles past Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.).

Women Extend Win Streak By Zoe Elfenbein Contributing Writer The women’s soccer team went undefeated for the weekend on the road, beating Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) Panthers 2-0 on Friday and Berry College 2-0 on Sunday. The No.10-ranked Eagles were able to improve their record to 5-2-1 after winning both games. “They were two important games because they were both regional games,” Head Coach Sue Patberg said after the weekend wins. “The whole beginning of our season was played out of region.” In the game against BirminghamSouthern, senior defender Lauren Gorodetsky was able to break the scoreless match during the second half with two goals. The first half saw little scoring

action, although the Eagles kept possession of the ball with 13 shots to none for BSC. As the second half was underway, both teams continued to compete, as BSC pursued their first shot for the day. As the 70th minute approached, Gorodetsky put Emory on the board with the first goal in the game. Gorodetsky was able to push the Eagles up 1-0 after scoring off of a corner kick. Twenty minutes later, Gorodetsky turned a free kick into a scoring opportunity for the Eagles, firing a shot on net to put the Emory up 2-0. The score stayed the same for the rest of the game. This was Gorodetsky’s first multiple-goal game of her career. The senior is a three-time All-American and was named D3Soccer.com’s