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CONSTRUCTION

COLLEGE

Student Board Proposes ‘College Recess’ By cecIllIa Bae Contributing Writer

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The future Campus Life Center (CLC) at Oxford Campus will include a campus bookstore, game room, demonstration kitchen and after-hours food services.

Oxford to Construct New CLC

By MadIsoN BoBer Multimedia Editor A new Campus Life Center (CLC) on Emory’s Oxford campus is set to begin construction by January 2019, adding a central space for students,

according to Oxford College Dean of Campus Life Joseph Moon.

The CLC will be two stories tall and built as an addition to Lil’s Dining Hall, the former main dining facility at Oxford.

The project will cost $16.7 million,

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according to Vice President for Campus Services Matthew Early.

The CLC will include a campus bookstore, game room, demonstration kitchen, after-hours food services and spaces for student organizations,

See COnsTruCTiOn, Page 2

Members of the College Dean’s Student Advisory Board are pushing for a periodic social gathering for College students called a “College Recess.”

The proposal was discussed at a Sept. 21 Student Advisory Board meeting, a forum held with College Dean Michael A. Elliott, Senior Associate Director of Academic Support Programs Tammy Kim, Goizueta Business School Associate Dean Brian Mitchell and seven student members.

“College Recess” would most likely be held twice a week and provide students with an opportunity to interact with other College students and faculty members, similar to Goizueta Business School’s weekly Kegs event, which offers food and networking opportunities.

The Student Advisory Board hopes to hold the recesses on the Quadrangle.

According to Mitchell, University President Claire E. Sterk said she was “interested in seeing more events on

the Quad.” Other possible locations for the event include the courtyard

by Tarbutton Hall, the outdoor area adjacent to the Sanford S. Atwood Chemistry Center or the courtyard by White Hall.

The student group said they wanted to create the initiative to build a stronger affinity and identity to the College.

“College Recess will allow every student in the College, regardless of their course of study, to celebrate the liberal arts,” Student Advisory Board member Josh Kaplan (21C) wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel. “[The initiative] forms a real sense of camaraderie among students, faculty and staff.”

The group hopes to focus each recess around a different theme.

Student Advisory Board member Tiffany Haas (19C) suggested incorporating “pre-professional opportunities with alumni” or centering the biweekly theme around different College departments. Members discussed the possibility of local or national organizations sponsoring the recesses and

See BOard, Page 2

LEGISLATURE

Bruner Named Senior SGA Approves Elections Commission VP of Research

By BelIcIa rodrIguez Senior Staff Writer

By NINad KulKarNI Contributing Writer

Deborah W. Bruner, associate director of faculty mentorship, training and education at Winship Cancer Institute, has been named Emory University’s senior vice president for research, a new position created in conjunction with Emory’s strategic framework.

Bruner is expected to assume the role on Oct. 1.

University President Claire E. Sterk announced the appointment in a University-wide email and press release on Thursday.

“Dr. Bruner’s new role will be essential to Emory achieving its aspirations to be recognized as a renowned research university by helping us to continue to attract top scholars who are committed to academic promi-

nence and interdisciplinary collaboration in all we do,” Sterk said in the press release.

Bruner told the Wheel she was thrilled to join Sterk’s leadership team and help Emory gain more international recognition as a research-intensive university. She said she would begin her new job by discussing research capabilities with Emory faculty.

“I believe it is essential to spend my first several months in this position on a listening and learning tour,” Bruner wrote in a Sept. 22 email to the Wheel.

“I want to hear from faculty across the multiple schools and disciplines about their needs for research support and thoughts on how to enhance the research infrastructure and increase opportunities for collaboration and

See BrunEr, Page 2

The 52nd legislature of the Student Government Association (SGA) on Monday night established the SGA Elections Reform Commission, confirmed one of two undergraduate University Senate representatives who were nominated and approved a bill to begin club membership audits.

SGA Chief of Staff Ben Palmer (18Ox, 20C) and College Council (CC) Chief of Staff Jacob Hicks (18Ox, 20C) added four amendments to Bill 52sl27, which would establish an SGA Elections Reform Commission separate from the Elections Board, after it was tabled at last week’s meeting.

The new amendments opens participation in the Commission to all SGA legislators and executive board members, including the attorney general and Elections Board members, and require the Commission to update the SGA legislature twice a month on the

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sGa approves the formation of the sGa Elections reform Commission, which was tabled at last week’s meeting.

Commission’s proceedings.

Palmer said the Commission would make suggestions to revise and clarify the Elections Code to “avoid what we now have, which is opaque and confus-

ing” by the last SGA legislative session in Fall 2018. The SGA president and executive vice president would select

See Graham, Page 5

GEORGIA POLITICS

Young Democrats at Emory Canvas for Stacey Abrams

By IsaIah PorItz Contributing Writer

Student group Young Democrats of Emory organized a canvassing event for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Sept. 22.

Students knocked on doors of local residents to encourage them to elect the first black female governor in the nation.

Kunal Goel, the Decatur Field Organizer for the Abrams campaign, and Young Democrats of Emory Co-President Brett Kleiman (20C) helped prepare about 25 students to canvass in Candler Park neighborhood over the weekend.

Goel demonstrated to the students, about half of whom had no prior experience with canvassing, how to speak to voters using a script on MiniVAN,

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a mobile app used for canvassing. The app provides a list of households and voters to target and instructs canvassers to ask questions like how strongly they support or oppose Stacey Abrams and what their opinions are on various political issues.

Dana Kahn (22C) said this was her first time canvassing, and that although she enjoyed the experience, she found that many voters were not

at home.

“One guy who said he was voting for [Abrams] was really passionate about health care,” Kahn said. “We were able to bond over our discussion about Medicare for all.”

Emma Bailey (22C), who previously canvassed for a politician in her hometown, said that she expected the low contact rate.

“This is what canvassing is like on a

Saturday,” Bailey said.

Of the 42 voters Bailey and her canvassing partner attempted to talk to, only 12 came to the door.

Candler Park is a largely liberal neighborhood, and the voters that the students spoke to were either registered as Democrats or independents.

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Bruner to Join Sterk’s CC Appoints Five Legislators Leadership Team

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

By NIcole sadeK Managing Editor (Abroad)

College Council (CC) recently appointed five new legislators to vacant positions, according to CC Vice President Hemal Prasad (19C).

The positions were vacant because no one had run for them or the students who were elected to those roles had transferred schools or were appointed to CC executive position, the Wheel reported on Sept. 5.

Emily Maccabee (19C) and Wenxin Lu (19C) were appointed senior legislators; Rishika Jikaria (20C) and Jasmine Cui (22C) were selected as junior legislators; and Isabella Neblett (21C) will serve as sophomore legislator.

In lieu of traditional election campaigns, candidates submitted written applications, and Prasad and CC President Radhika Kadakia (20C) selected the legislators.

“Especially at the time we were

establishing our legislature, there was no Elections Board to oversee another round of elections,” Prasad wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel.

“Therefore, the best option at our disposal is appointing legislators, and vetting them beforehand.”

Becca Lee (22C), Jane Wang (22C), Kimia Tabatabaei (22C), Brad Bennett (22C) and Chandler Smith (22C) were elected as freshman legislators on Sept. 12.

Wang now serves as both a CC freshman legislator and as an associate justice on the Constitutional Council.

Student Government Association (SGA) Attorney General Kaia Ordal (17Ox, 19C) approved Wang serving in both roles.

“I cross-referenced the SGA constitution, SGA code and CC constitution,” Ordal wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel. “I saw no conflict of interest in [Wang being] involved in both organizations. It would, however, have been a conflict of interest had

she wanted to be on the constitutional council of SGA and also ran for SGA legislator.”

Last year, the Constitutional Council convened after two CC legislators challenged the candidacy of Sania Chandrani, who was running for CC president.

“If anything should come up I will gladly recuse myself,” Wang wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel. “I really just wanted to get involved with Emory’s student government in order to make a positive impact on this campus.”

Wang said she initially applied to CC while under the impression that her Constitutional Council application had been rejected.

Editor’s note: Smith is a contributing writer for the Wheel. He was not involved in the composition of this article.

— Contact Nicole Sadek at nicole.sadek@emory.edu

Continued from Page 1 innovation.”

Bruner will also join the President’s Leadership Team, a group consisting of “executive and senior vice presidents and advisers” who work with Sterk to “advance Emory’s mission,” according to the president’s website.

Bruner currently work as Robert W. Woodruff chair in nursing and as the assistant dean for faculty mentoring and advancement at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

She previously served on the University Senate and Faculty Council from 2015 to 2018 and on the Shared Faculty Governance Task Force from 2014 to 2015, which was tasked with “researching faculty governance structures and recommending ways to strengthen faculty governance in Emory College,” according to its final

recommendations report. Bruner was vice-chair of Emory’s Commission on the Liberal Arts from 2012 to 2014.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama appointed Bruner to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) in 2015, a group of 18 presidential appointees and 12 non-voting ex officio members who make recommendations in relation to grants and cooperative agreements for research and training, according to the NCAB Charter Summary.

Bruner’s research papers have been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and the Journal of the American Medical Association, according to her Winship Cancer Institute biography.

— Contact Ninad Kulkarni at nkulka7@emory.edu

Construction to Begin By January 2019 Continued from Page 1

1,000, and we need space for students to congregate. according to Moon.

The old DUC [Dobbs University Moon said Oxford has been in need of a new central space for students, but Center] on the Atlanta campus, for example, had office space for groups other projects were prioritized.

Candler Hall at Oxford currently like SGA, and we’ve never had any serves as a student center, but Moon student organizational space.”

The new CLC on the Atlanta said the building is “inadequate” for the number of enrolled students. campus is slated to open in May 2019.

The building is in the final stage of Oxford College enrolls nearly 1,000 freshmen and sophomore students coating the exterior with paint, and construction crews total. are currently working “This has been a on the mechanical, decades-old need of “[The new CLC] electrical and [Oxford’s campus],” will be a place for plumbing systems, Moon said. “It’s according to a Sept. also for our campus students to hang 25 newsletter. culture — to be a out, buy books at Ammar Rupani hub destination for the bookstore, get (16Ox, 19C) said that students.” something to eat or the new CLC could Candler Hall might just have meeting help to improve the serve as a welcoming student experience at space for prospective space.”

Oxford, saying that students after the CLC’s construction, — Joseph Moon, it would be a muchcommon but Moon said that Oxford College Dean of needed space. the eventual function Campus Life “I feel that the of the hall has not yet addition of extra been finalized.

The new CLC will also allow space where students can collaborate Campus Life offices to recentralize and study can help to enrich the in Candler Hall, which will make it experience of Oxford students,” easier for students to locate Campus Rupani said. “When I was there, they had a lack of study spaces during the Life offices. “[The new CLC] will be a place for exams, and the library wasn’t open for students to hang out, buy books at 24 hours.” the bookstore, get something to eat or Albert Zhang contributed just have meeting space,” Moon said.

“Oxford’s enrollment is just under reporting.

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stacey abrams speaks about improving Georgia health care at the Law school in spring 2018.

Young Dems Increases Activism Post-Trump Election Continued from Page 1 organizer for the Abrams campaign, said that canvassing is vital in grassroots campaigns like Abrams’.

Abrams has been recognized for her work in registering and mobilizing more voters in Georgia through the New Georgia Project. The group, which Abrams founded in 2013, claims to have registered more than 200,000 people, mostly minorities, women and young people.

“Canvassing is one of the most important things you can do for a campaign like ours that is so reliant on the ground game,” Mulholland said.

If elected, Abrams would be the first Democratic governor of Georgia since 2003.

A poll conducted from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4 by the Atlanta JournalConstitution and Channel 2 Action News found that the gubernatorial

race between Abrams and Brian Kemp is extremely close, with the two candidates tied at 45 percent.

Onyie Eze (18Ox, 20C) said she was excited about the historic nature of the election.

“The type of campaign that [Abrams] is running will send a signal to Democrats across the country,” Eze said.

Many students said they agreed with Abrams’ campaign strategy, which leans farther left.

Young Democrats Activism Chair Alexis Greenblatt (21C) said that although Abrams’ progressive platform is riskier, she believes it will better unite the Democratic base in Georgia.

“It might be risky to appeal only to people who lean more liberal, but it’s still worth a shot,” Greenblatt said.

“Democrats need to unite on impor-

tant issues.”

Mulholland agreed with Greenblatt, saying that Democrats often move to the center in an effort to appeal to a “demographic that does not exist.”

Young Democrats Executive Board member Felix Wu (20C) and Kleiman said that the club became more active in the wake of the election of President Donald J. Trump.

“I was actually unpleasantly surprised the first time I got involved with the club as a freshman,” Wu said. “Our first general body meeting only had 20 people.”

Support for the Young Democrats of Emory has risen substantially since then, with around 150 active members and hundreds more on the club’s email list, Kleiman said.

— Contact Isaiah Poritz at isaiah.z.poritz@emory.edu

Board Looks to Build Community Within College Continued from Page 1 collaborating with various College departments.

Other “College Recess” ideas included inflatable castles, water pong, relay races and tug-of-war competitions against faculty members.

Student Advisory Board member David Kulp (20C) said he wanted the recesses to make the College more “fun.”

“Emory is really academically focused,” Kulp said. “The fun is missing. It’s like Emory needs a marketing

department to market how fun we are.”

The board also discussed the possibility of a program that would offer wine and incorporate a liberal arts theme. It would likely be held at Clairmont Campus’ Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) field to cater to College students over 21 years old.

“My hope is that College Recess will become a signature event in the College and one where faculty and students can engage outside of the

classroom as well as create lasting memories with their classmates,” Student Advisory Board member Maya Foster (17Ox, 19C) wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel.

At the end of the meeting, Elliott asked the student board members to gain feedback from the student body during “College Recess” planning phases.

“I want you each to talk to at least five different students about [College Recess] before our next meeting,” Elliott said.

The idea of a College Recess was formed after Elliott proposed creating an event to help students feel more affiliated with the liberal arts.

Haas told the Wheel on Sept. 7 that she hoped to collaborate with some leaders of Student Government Association (SGA) and create a weekly College Kegs program similar to BBA Council’s Kegs in the Courtyard.

During the Sept. 21 Student Advisory Board meeting, Mitchell and some board members said College Kegs may encourage underage

drinking.

The Student Advisory Board was formed in April 2018 and is only open to College students, according to Kim. “[The board’s purpose] was for Dean Elliott to have a sounding board for various ideas he wants to implement in the College and for him to disseminate important information about the College to students,” Kim wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel.

— Contact Cecillia Bae at cecillia.bae@emory.edu

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Crime Report Compiled By Valerie Sandoval On Sept. 13 at 8:58 p.m., Emory Police Department (EPD) responded to a call regarding fraudulent activity.

The complainant, an Emory student, reported that while he was visiting his girlfriend at Clairmont Tower, he noticed he had missed a phone call.

When the complainant called the number back, a representative who claimed to be from “Aspire Marketing” answered. The complainant said he recognized Aspire Marketing as the company he recently purchased a computer protection package from.

The representative said some of the software in the protection package he had recently purchased had been outsourced and was no longer valid.

The complainant agreed to purchase a replacement software for $59.99, and the representative gave him a ninedigit code to enter at “www.helpme. net” to complete the transaction. After checking his bank account online, the complainant discovered numerous unauthorized active transactions, including an initial withdrawal of $1, followed by two other withdrawals of $199 and $1,999. The complainant called his bank to stop the transactions from being approved, but by the time he was able to speak with a bank representative, all of the transactions had been completed. The bank’s representative told the complainant that since he gave the caller access to his account, the bank would not reimburse him. The case has been assigned to an investigator.

On Sept. 14 at 1:56 a.m., an Uber driver flagged down an EPD officer in front of 4 Eagle Row in reference to an intoxicated passenger. The officer observed the subject, an Emory student, lying on the sidewalk breathing but unresponsive. The driver reported that the subject had also vomited on herself and inside the vehicle. The officer spoke with the subject’s friend, another Emory student who rode with her in the Uber. She reported that she and the subject had gotten drunk at a bar, but the subject did not lose consciousness and she began throwing up when they got close to campus.

American Medical Response (AMR) responded to the scene and transported the subject to Emory University

Hospital (EUH). Campus Life was notified about the incident.

On Sept. 14 at 1:44 p.m., EPD responded to a call regarding theft by deception. The complainant, an Emory student, reported that he purchased two Music Midtown tickets on Craigslist for $250 but never received a confirmation. The complainant said that he transferred $250 to the seller via Apple Pay after exchanging emails with him. The seller identified himself as “Kevin Williams” and sent the complainant photos of a New York driver’s license and a credit card, both of which had the name Kevin Williams on them. EPD found that the ID was fraudulent, and when officers called the phone number used to make the transfer, the person who answered said the police had the wrong number.

The complainant said he plans to file a complaint with Apple Pay. The case has been assigned to an investigator.

On Sept. 15 at 2:08 a.m., EPD responded to Woodruff Circle in reference to an intoxicated individual on an Emory Oxford campus shuttle. An officer talked to the subject, an Emory student, and noticed she had slurred speech, was unsteady on her feet and smelled of alcohol. The officer also noticed that the subject was about to vomit into a plastic bag. Emory Emergency Medical Services (EEMS) arrived on the scene and provided medical attention. The officer spoke with two of the subject’s friends, who are also Emory students. The two said they were at Vibra Latina, a Latin party event in Atlanta, earlier that night and did not know how much alcohol the subject drank. EEMS medically cleared the subject, and she declined to be transported to a hospital. The subject was not allowed back on the shuttle due to her condition.

The complainant’s two friends told the officer that they would take an Uber back to Oxford College and would watch over the subject through the night. Campus Life was notified about the incident.

EPD is investigating a reported rape at Emory Point apartments, according to a Sept. 16 incident report.

The alleged rape occurred on Sept.

16 between 3:46 a.m. and 4:06 a.m.,

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according to the report.

On Sept. 19 at 8:50 a.m., EPD responded to a call regarding a theft.

The complainant, an Emory student, said that she locked her light blue Trek mountain bike to a stand behind the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) using a metal chain combination lock on Sept. 17. When she returned at around 10 p.m., she discovered her bicycle, chain lock and helmet were missing. The total value of the missing items is $250. The case has been assigned to an investigator.

On Sept. 19 at 6:05 p.m., EPD responded to a call from the Undergraduate Residential Center (URC) at the Clairmont Campus in reference to a burglary. The complainant, an Emory student, reported that she was in class on Sept. 19 at around 3:50 p.m. when she received a text message from American Express indicating that a purchase had been made using her credit card. The complainant realized she had left her card in a wallet in a desk drawer at home. The complainant returned to her apartment and discovered that a Bank of America credit card and $150 in cash were also missing from the desk. The complainant found that her American Express card was charged twice at a register in the Target at Atlantic Station. The charges occurred between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. and were for $75.91 and $202.09, respectively.

She then checked the activity on her Bank of America credit card, which showed three fraudulent charges of $400 each, $1,200 in total, at a Home Depot store. Two of the complainant’s roommates reported that none of their items were missing. The complainant reported that she typically closes her room door but often leaves it unlocked, and the apartment door may have been unlocked due to a lock issue. There were no signs of forced entry. The complainant also said she filed fraud reports with both credit card companies. The officer advised the complainant that Atlanta Police Department would investigate the fraudulent charges at Target. The case has been assigned to an investigator.

— Contact Valerie Sandoval at valerie.sandoval@emory.edu

Compiled By Tanika Deuskar celltrIoN, eMory to collaBorate oN develoPMeNt of New drugs Celltrion, a South Korean biopharmaceutical company, signed an agreement with Emory to develop a drug to treat atherosclerosis, according to a Sept. 20 Celltrion press release.

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which blood flow is restricted because of cholesterol and fat buildup in the arteries.

Celltrion would retain control commercialization rights of a developed drug.

Hanjoong Jo, professor of biomedical engineering at Emory School of Medicine and Georgia Tech’s associate chair of Emory Affairs, will be providing assistance, according to the press release. truMP’s uNIted NatIoNs r eMarKs stIr l aughter President Donald J. Trump said in his Tuesday speech at the United Nations General Assembly that his administration “has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.”

His remarks were met with laughter from the international leaders present.

In response, Trump brushed off the laughter and said he “didn’t expect that reaction, but that’s OK.” Later in his remarks, Trump discussed his escalating trade war with China, which he claims has unfair trade policies toward the U.S., and his tough stance on Iran. hurrIcaNe floreNce death toll r Ises to 42 The death toll in the Carolinas and Virginia after Hurricane Florence has risen to 42, according to the New York Times. The hurricane made landfall in North Carolina on Sept. 14 with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.

In South Carolina, residents of Georgetown County will likely see up to 10 feet of flooding, due to the swelling rivers from the hurricane, according to CNN. The South Carolina government issued mandatory evacuations for nearly 8,000 residents as of Monday night.

The flooding will likely last from Tuesday through the weekend.

Additionally, thousands of residents in the Carolinas remain without electricity as of Tuesday night, CBS reported.

The estimated economic cost of the hurricane is $38 to $50 billion, according to a Moody’s Analytics report. eMory l auNches college cost estIMatINg PlatforM, MyINtuItoN Emory has launched a platform to allow prospective students to more easily calculate their expected cost of attendance, according to a Sept. 20 University press release.

The platform, MyIntuition, is now used by about 45 schools, and Emory is one of 15 who launched the platform last week.

The tool estimates financial aid packages and the types of support they might receive from the college, including loans, grants and workstudy awards, for prospective students of the College or Oxford.

Students may obtain a “good estimate” of the cost of attendance if they answer between six and twelve questions regarding their financial status, Director of Financial Aid John Leach said in the press release.

BIll cosBy seNteNced to three to 10 years IN PrIsoN Disgraced actor and comedian Bill Cosby, 81, was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for sexually assault, according to The New York Times.

Cosby said he will appeal the conviction.

In April, Cosby was found guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, his former mentee.

Constand was present when the sentence was announced on Tuesday.

At least nine other women who had also accused Cosby of sexual abuse were present in the Montgomery County Courthouse, according to the Times.

“We may never know the full extent of his double life as a sexual predator, but his decade’s long reign of terror as a serial rapist is over,” a victim impact statement read.

— Contact Tanika Deuskar at tdeuska@emory.edu

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Corrections • On page 9 of last week’s issue, the article incorrectly stated that Borns played at the Roxy Stage on Friday night. He actually played at the Roxy Stage on Saturday Morning • On page 4 of last week’s issue, the Africa CDC article incorrectly stated that the Africa CDC serves all 54 countries on the continent. The Africa CDC actually serves all 55 countries on the continent.

• On page 12 of last week’s issue, Contributing Writer Liwen Xu was incorrectly credited as a photographer of the Ebrik Coffee Room photo. The photo was actually taken by Photo Editor Ayushi Agarwal • On page 6 of last week’s issue, the second editorial referred to Edward Blum as an attorney.

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a student to head the commission, according to the bill.

“Not only were there problems with the people responsible for the powers enumerated to them but also that the [Election Code’s procedures] themselves were unclear,” Palmer said. “There are still so many issues that it’s next to impossible to maintain accountability, transparency and a clear process the Elections Board or anyone ... to really address these issues.”

During the previous two meetings, some SGA legislators expressed concern over the bill adding more bureaucracy, but Palmer said the bill attempts to avoid “bureaucratic inefficiency” and instead increases conversation about the Code.

“We have seen what happens when we delegate problem-solving of fundamental issues to very few people,” Palmer said. “This process is about the 40 or 50 odd students that showed up last year, multiple student press groups and even representatives in this room who came out to say this process is fundamentally broken.”

SGA Senior Representative Owen Lynch (17Ox, 19C) said the Commission could prevent problems that might arise in future elections.

“I think at a time when we had, arguably, one of the biggest SGA catastrophes of our academic career that just happened in the Spring ... I don’t see why we wouldn’t add a single check,” Lynch said.

In response, SGA Sophomore Representative Zion Kidd (21C) said the “check already exists” and that the Elections Board has time to review the Code. The main duties of the Elections Board are to oversee the annual Spring and Fall elections.

Kidd said he preferred to add more members to the Elections Board rather than create a new Commission.

“To say that we need another committee to understand the Elections Code for the Elections Board, I think it’s just ridiculous,” Kidd said. “You don’t fix bureaucracy with more bureaucracy.”

The bill passed with seven legisla-

tors voting to approve it, four voting against it and two abstaining. Speaker of the Legislature and Sophomore Representative Lori Steffel (21C), who may only cast a vote if the outcome would change, voted in support of the bill.

Elections Board Chair Justin Cohen (20C), who was present at the meeting, told the Wheel he was “very excited” the bill passed.

“I believe that it will bring a new series of reforms that the Code desperately needs,” Cohen said. “I obviously am very to committed to making sure the Election Code is up to date [and] making sure that it’s really understood and that we can get real procedures to fix what happened last semester.”

SGA President Dwight Ma (17Ox, 19C) and SGA Executive Vice President John Priddy (19C) proposed Bill 52sl34, which would nominate Caroline Silva (22C) and Austin Graham (21C), who served as a freshman representative on SGA last year, as undergraduate representatives in the University Senate.

Priddy automatically serves as a student representative on the University Senate because he is the executive vice president of SGA, according to the Code of Elections.

The Legislature approved Silva unanimously, but Graham received only six votes in favor, one short of the seven require for confirmation.

The University Senate, which is composed of Emory administrators, faculty, staff and students, makes “recommendations regarding all matters of general University interest,” according to its website.

When asked to speak about their qualifications during the meeting, Priddy said he and Ma were “super impressed” with Silva and Graham after reviewing more than 40 candidates. “[Silva] and [Graham] just really represented that they knew the most about the University Senate,” Priddy said. “They did their research on the University Senate [and] had initiatives.”

Kidd said he trusts the opinions of

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sGa Executive Vice President John Priddy (19C) vouches for austin Graham’s (21C) candidacy for university senate on monday night.

Ma and Priddy but also said SGA had “problems” with Graham’s comments at past SGA legislative meetings when Graham was a spectator after losing his re-election.

“He’s a very nice person — I think he does mean well by his actions, but how he goes about it sometimes it’s not the best way,” Kidd said.

Priddy said Graham was justified in being outspoken during the first 52nd legislative meetings.

“I’ve seen everyone in this room get a little upset at times, [and] I think it’s a little ridiculous to hold it against Austin,” Priddy said. “If I didn’t think he was qualified, if I didn’t think he fit in the position, I wouldn’t have nominated him.”

Bill 52sl32, which was introduced last week by BBA Council President Jay Krishnaswamy (16Ox, 19B), would audit undergraduate club participation and adjust the Student Activities Fee (SAF) split based on results of the audit.

According to BBA Council SGA Representative Geoffrey Tseng (19B), Emory Student Nursing Association (ESNA) President Jasmine Wilson (19N) and Oxford SGA President Liam

Dewey (19Ox) affirmed their support of the audit to Tseng after Priddy commented in last week’s SGA meeting that no other divisional council seemed in favor of the bill.

Krishnaswamy revised the clause that specified non-participating clubs’ budgets would be reduced by 25 percent to say that penalties for noncompliance would be determined by the Constitutional Council.

CC Vice President Hemal Prasad (19C) said during the meeting he agreed with the removal of the budget cut penalty, but he said the bill should undergo more review.

“I don’t think that goes far enough, and I think our objections to the bill have been misconstrued,” Prasad said.

Hicks said the new audit would not be representative of the full year’s participation in clubs because it only checks participation in the Fall semester.

“There are a lot of clubs that actually host more impactful, more expensive, and more well-attended programming in the Spring,” Hicks said.

“We need a yearlong audit to actually thoroughly do this process.”

Krishnaswamy said there is not

enough time to audit in Spring 2019 and modify the Student Activities Fee (SAF) for changes in the 2018-2019 academic year.

The bill passed unanimously with eight votes. Several legislators left the meeting because the meeting ran overtime and did not vote.

Carson reporting.

Greene

contributed

Editor’s Note: Attorney General Kaia Ordal (17Ox, 19C) asked the Wheel not to publish parts of SGA’s debate on Graham’s fitness for candidacy despite the meeting being public. The Wheel published contents of the legislators’ debate regarding Graham’s nomination to the University Senate because it occurred during a public SGA meeting and adds context to why Graham did not receive the legislature’s approval.

Silva is a contributing writer to the Wheel. She was not involved in the composition of this article.

— Contact Belicia Rodriguez at belicia.rodriguez@emory.edu

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Namadamu Concludes Emory’s 21 Days of Peace Event

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By Khadeeja shaBBIr Contributing Writer Neema Namadamu, founder of women’s empowerment organization Maman Shujaa, discussed gender equality and life in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the finale event

of the third annual Emory 21 Days of Peace on Sept. 21.

Namadamu spoke about how she only received an education because she contracted polio at two years old, which prevented her from marrying. In Congolese culture, girls are expected to drop out of school, help

with fetching water and helping their mothers with the house — and they’re usually forced to marry as children, according to Namadamu.

Though society viewed Namadamu as “cursed,” she now refers to her disability as a “privilege.”

The speaker’s organization, Maman

Shujaa, or “Hero Women,” seeks to empower women and girls in Congo through education, technology and leadership training that enables them to speak out against gender inequality through the media.

Namadamu formed the organization after her daughter was beaten by government soldiers. Her goal is to give girls confidence, education and a voice.

In Congo, Namadamu said she saw opportunities to break barriers as a woman by rejecting societal rules for women.

However, as a black woman now living in the United States, Namadamu said she encounters racism and fears for her daughter who lives here with her.

“In Congo she was a girl, but here now, she [has] a color,” Namadamu said.

She also emphasized the importance of education in bringing systemic change surrounding gender inequality.

“What we’re fighting is a system … the system doesn’t want [us] to know how beautiful it is to be educated,” Namadamu said.

Namadamu said that the culture of degrading girls in Congo and globally

is the largest barrier to her work. Girls often doubt if what they are doing is right because others criticize them when they step out of the norm.

Despite these cultural and deeply rooted issues, Namadamu said she is hopeful about the future of global gender equality, as she believes the world is making significant progress.

Francois Alinon, a doctor from Togo who attended the discussion, said he appreciated Namadamu for bringing attention to the issue of gender inequality.

“You know I’m coming from Africa … so I know what women are [facing],” Alinon said. “Having a leader like her talk, to give a voice to women is … really great.”

Atlantan artist and serial entrepreneur Callahan McDonough said she felt inspired hearing Namadamu’s personal decision to view her disability as an opportunity to incite change.

“I just felt very inspired,” McDonough said. “She turned what could have been a limitation all of her life into the gift that gave her a breakthrough.”

— Contact Khadeeja Shabbir at kshabbi@emory.edu

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By Aditya Prakash Associate Editor

Down 1. South Pacific archipelago known for their quality rugby union team; brand of water 3. This King of Fruits is known for its distinctive smell 4. West Slavic language; to shine 5. “Delicious!”

7. The next “Call of Duty” game; draws from the battle royale aspects of “Fortnite” and “Playerunknown’s Battleground” (Page 9) 8. Charles Howard Candler professor of psychology; arguably one of the most famous primatologists of all time 11. Cottage; kashkaval; limburger; paneer 12. Tortilla rolled around a filling; the best part of a bell 15. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University recently gave this cephalopod ecstacy because… science?

18. Roe; the second-best Benedict after Cumberbatch Across 2. “The word” according to The Trashmen; mechanical scooter 6. Japanese snack company known for Hello Panda and Yan Yan 7. New restaurant in East Atlanta Village that specializes in seasonal ingredients; female spirit in Irish mythology (Page 13) 9. The Purdue Writing Lab website that cites your sources 5 minutes before the deadline; this bird can locate and predate a mouse even in pitch blackness 10. “Assassin’s Creed Origins” is set in this dynasty, which is named after the husband of Cleopatra (Page 9) 13. Capital of Australia 14. Famous artists from Iceland; known for creating a language — Hopelandic — for many of their albums 16. Icelandic artist known for bangers such as “Hyperballad” and “Isobel” 17. “PK Thunder!”; Scottish lake famous for its monster

From the Archives: Americans Must Regain Sense of Responsibility By jeff Bartos Recently, the news has been full of disturbing images that call into question the basic moral fabric of the nation. Witness the recent bombing of the World Trade Center in New York, the slaying of an obstetrician/gynecologist in Florida at the hands of a crazed anti-abortion advocate and the standoff in Waco, Texas of the Branch Davidian cult and their maniacal leader. What spawns such behavior? How are these occurrences the symptoms of a much larger problem?

Government seems to have lost sight of the principles on which our country was built. In turn, we as a society have lost touch with what it means to be a nation. The society in which we live has lost that moral base that was the bedrock on which our forefathers created an experiment in government.

The base is the awareness of others and an absolute respect for the rights of the individual. Without such a base, society lacks a defined role, leading to government’s filling of the void left by these downfalls in society. When that occurs, society becomes a welfare state in which personal responsibility are at the mercy of a gigantic bureaucracy meant to solve all societal ills. This is the starting point for a discussion on the role of government in society and the way the United States government has lost touch with its original

purpose.

Our culture has evolved into a competition between personal and group causes at the expense of the founding principles of the nation. How have we come to the point where people need to throw paint on others wearing fur? Is it logical or reasonable for people to protest hospitals’ performing heart transplants from baboons to save children? The impetus behind this behavior is not far from the kind exhibited by the man in Florida who admitted to slaying the doctor in protest of abortions. This all points to the conclusion that we live in an era where people desperately need a cause to fight. Unfortunately, the causes that we embrace are not always to the betterment of society. Many of these causes have become personal vendettas and full-time jobs for many people, instead of strengthening the nation through this hard work, they divide it.

This passion and energy in the defense of fruitless causes has replaced energy that could be spent in the workplace or at home with a family.

Government has taken it upon itself to solve problems that should be solved by individuals. Whether it is Ms. H.R. Clinton seeking to revamp the health care system or a call by Donna Shalala to increase healthcare spending., citizens are barraged by the government for hard earned tax dollars in order to pay for these programs. Government

spending has skyrocketed, and entitled programs have contributed significantly to outlandish spending. This is not a commentary on the value of such programs, but a note that government should not be paying the bill. The question then becomes, what is the role of government and how can the U.S. reestablish [sic] that role.

“Government must redefine its role if we as a nation are to get back on course” — Jeff Bartos (94C), Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Nominee I submit to you that government is not meant to be the caretaker of a nation. The United States government has taken on a role which it is not incapable of handling. Massive federal spending with little result has proven that government’s role is not to care for its citizen like a family cares for its children. Government should provide the basic necessities that concern all people, leaving many of the other issues to individual responsibility. Basic necessities include the leadership that provides strong military

defense, skill in foreign affairs, and relief from national disasters. Within these parameters, our society would be secure in its ability to have strong commerce and educated citizens with a premium placed on personal ingenuity and ambition. The old saying, “Give him a fish and he will eat for a day.

Teach him to fish and he will eat for a lifetime” is fundamental to understanding these proposals. This is why it has come time to redefine the role of government and to set a course where individuals are responsible for their own lives instead of placing the burden on the public coffers.

The solution to these problems is a new role for government based on respect for its citizen and a premium on individual responsibility. The deregulation of business and trust of citizens must come first. Overregulation and intrusion into private lives has become a mainstay of our burgeoning bureaucracy, and this has served to strangle business and increase the cost of commerce. This reform is fundamental to allowing all other reforms to take their course.

Second, we need to make an absolute commitment to an excellent education system. We must invest in our future by creating a public education system that meets the needs of all students.

Third, we need to change the welfare mentality of our society. To paraphrase Jack Kemp, the success of welfare

should be measured by the number of people who no longer need it, not by the numbers who keep enrolling.

When every man and woman has the educational opportunities to achieve success, no other social spending is needed. The net result of this shift in focus will be increased responsibility on the part of the citizens. Thus, people will realize that forcing issues on others is contrary to the individual liberty they now possess.

Government must redefine its role if we as a nation are to get back on course. Massive cuts in its spending and a curtailing of its role would leave us a government that respects individual liberty and personal ambition.

Excellent education will provide the ability for all people to gain the tools necessary for success in any endeavor.

John Stuart Mill said, “In proportion to the development of his individuality, each person becomes more valuable to himself, and is therefore capable of being more valuable to others.”

Education, combined with individual responsibility, will end the divisive struggles between ideological causes that yield no benefits. In their place will be a society committed to reaching potentials and benefitting from the contributions that all citizens will be capable of making.

Jeff Bartos is a junior from Reading, Pa.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | Opinion Editor: Madeline Lutwyche (madeline.lutwyche@emory.edu)

Separation of Powers Necessary for Student Government Emory’s student government has yet again found itself amid an ethical quandary: Jane Wang (22C), a Constitutional Council associate justice, was also elected to serve as a College Council freshman representative. Though nothing in SGA’s constitution explicitly prohibits students from serving on both College Council and Constitutional Council, such a conflict of interest is detrimental to an SGA administration that has consistently demonstrated a need for scrutiny.

SGA Attorney General Kaia Ordal (17Ox, 19C) showed a lack of judgment in her decision to green-light Wang’s dual roles in College Council and Constitutional Council. When reached out for comment, Ordal said she “saw no conflict of interest in [Wang being] involved in both organizations.” Had Ordal referenced past Constitutional Council cases, the conflict of interest would have rendered itself apparent.

While the Constitutional Council isn’t frequently used its single case since 2014 directly concerned last Spring’s College Council elections. After former Elections Board Chair Betty Zhang (20C) allowed only select candidates who declared their candidacy late to run for student government positions, the Constitutional Council recommended her resignation and upheld the electoral victory of one of the late declarers, now College Council President

Radhika Kadakia (20C).

Given that Wang is a member of the highest judicial body, which holds both appellate and original jurisdiction over SGA and its subsidiary bodies (including College Council), it is a clear conflict of interest for Wang to also serve on College Council. Justices are supposed to be impartial, and although Wang could potentially recuse herself from a case involving College Council, there is a reason why U.S. Supreme Court Justices are not congress members on the side. Separation of powers is necessary to prevent unchecked administrative abuse, and SGA would not have had to exercise an unreasonable amount of effort to find another qualified candidate outside College Council.

We recommend that either Wang voluntarily step down from one of her positions to safeguard the integrity of our student government or that Ordal realize the ethical concerns of permitting Wang to serve in both roles. When reached for comment, Wang said she hopes “to make a positive impact on this campus.” We appreciate that sentiment and her participation in student government, but we urge her to realize the ethical concerns at hand. Finally, SGA should enumerate a more comprehensive constitution with guidelines to prevent such future dilemmas.

MARTA Directors Must Fund Clifton Corridor to Benefit Atlanta, Emory The closely watched lawsuit against Harvard University (MFor years, Emory has stood as the largest center of employment in metro Atlanta without any easy access to public transportation or an interstate highway. Anyone who has sat in Clifton Road’s glacial-pace traffic can attest to the frustration and lost productivity this causes while over 50,000 cars pass through the area daily. The Clifton Corridor, a proposed light rail line currently sitting on MARTA’s docket, is a potential solution to this issue, but it’s currently at risk.

An Oct. 4 vote by MARTA’s Board of Directors could delay this project because of advocates who claim that the Clifton Corridor proposal is unfairly taking money away from other Atlanta transit projects.

While this is a valid concern, the amount of congestion and economic importance of the Clifton Corridor should make it a top priority for public transit. A decision by MARTA’s board to cut funding would have negative consequences not only for Emory, but also for all of metro Atlanta by preserving gridlock, pollution and barriers for low-income people in accessing key Atlanta educational and health care institutions.

Atlanta would also benefit from the project in more direct ways. The impact of Emory’s community service programs would surely expand alongside this increased access to Atlanta; it’s easy to imagine the Corridor allowing more Volunteer Emory trips and boosting participation in educational outreach programs like the Atlanta Urban Debate League and Graduation Generation.

“As we seek to have deeper engagement in Atlanta, we need more ways to do so and the Clifton Corridor would be a huge step in that direction,” Senior Director of Civic and Community Engagement James Roland wrote in a Sept. 24 email to the Wheel. nexed Emory in January, it was no secret that a key reason was access to $2.5 billion

in transit funding, raised by a half-cent increase in sales tax that Atlanta voters approved in 2016. However, activists have raised concerns about MARTA’s plan to give the Clifton Corridor $503 million of this funding, the largest allocation to any single project. The group Beltline Rail Now has called for MARTA to instead fully fund a 22-mile streetcar loop of the Beltline, citing that this project would serve areas that have been in Atlanta far longer than Emory.

The concerns of this group are fair; the Beltline also deserves transit funding, especially for historically underserved areas in Atlanta’s west side. However, completing the entire project at the expense of Clifton Corridor would be a mistake. As the project with a higher projected ridership, the Corridor has the greatest likelihood of securing federal funds necessary for construction. The proposal before MARTA’s board to complete the segment connecting Emory to Lindbergh station is a sensible middle ground, which would still leave funding for a third of the Beltline streetcar.

Ultimately, those on both sides of this debate must face a stark reality: there simply is not enough funding to go around. Cannibalizing funding for the Clifton Corridor to fully fund the Beltline streetcar would be a disservice to all residents of metro Atlanta, including the majority of respondents who indicated in a survey conducted by MARTA that the Clifton Corridor was one of their top three priorities. While Emory’s annexation into Atlanta is recent, MARTA has been actively planning the Clifton Corridor since 2000. The current proposal before MARTA’s board is the best chance to bring this decade-long effort to fruition, finally connecting Atlantans to one of the largest employment centers in the metro area.

We urge MARTA’s board of directors to ensure the Clifton Corridor project receives adequate funds; it’s in the best interest of both Emory and Atlanta writ large.

The above editorials represent the majority opinion of the Wheel’s Editorial Board.

The Editorial Board is composed of Andrew Kliewer, Madeline Lutwyche, Boris Niyonzima, Shreya Pabbaraju and Isaiah Sirois.

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Listen to Women on SCOTUS Pick Ma’s CC Probe Went Too Far Jacob Busch

An American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. This reality is beyond upsetting and demoralizing — it is shameful.

The sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh speak to our society’s failure to properly address violence against women. Even worse are the dismissive responses to the allegations by some politicians — including the president.

Despite Kavanaugh’s juristic qualifications, there is no place for him in American government, especially the highest judicial body. Christine Blasey Ford, a psychologist and Palo Alto University (Calif.) professor, recently went public with a sexual assault allegation against him while the two were in high school. She alleged that, at a party, a drunk, 17-year-old Kavanaugh forced her into a room, locked the door behind them and pinned her down on the bed. He groped her and kept her from screaming until Kavanaugh’s friend, Mark Judge, who was also in the room with them, inadvertently pushed him off Ford, which gave her the opportunity to escape.

Now, another woman, Deborah Ramirez, has come forward and accused Kavanaugh of non-consensually exposing himself to her at a party while the two attended Yale University.

On Sept. 25, President Donald J. Trump unleashed a ruthless verbal attack on Ramirez while at the United Nations. Whether or not her allegation holds true, Trump has only further denigrated women and their voices in a presidency riddled with misogynistic behavior.

Especially in the age of #MeToo, sexual violence against women should be a disqualifier for any position of power or authority; moreover, it should be a one-way ticket to prison, public shame and ridicule, or a combination of the two. Instead, the victim has once again become the recipient of death threats, social media attacks and skepticism.

The challenges Ford now faces are similar to those Anita Hill dealt with during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s 1991 confirmation

hearing. Ford has been pushed into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, and the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Republicans have demonstrated utter disregard for Ford’s humanity through their efforts to rush her public testimony, on top of publicly expressed doubts about her credibility.

Their attempt to still confirm Kavanaugh despite these accusations is a blatant display of white male privilege — an all-too-common thread that runs through Trump’s administration.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nearly one in four female college students in the United States will experience rape, and 27 percent have reported dealing with some form of unwanted sexual contact.

This instance of dehumanization of women speaking out about being sexually assaulted, however, should be a watershed moment for our generation; we have the opportunity to reshape the conversation around sexual assault and demand Kavanaugh’s rejection.

Democrat Al Franken was forced to resign from his Senate seat because of a sexual assault allegation. This crisis crosses party lines, and it is not about red or blue. We can protect, believe and support Ford, Ramirez and other women who have experienced the lasting trauma of sexual assault with a rebuke of Kavanaugh, just as was done with Franken and other politicians.

But this cannot be done unless we first root out this problem at our own school.

According to Emory’s 2017 Clery Report, the number of reported rapes in 2016 increased from four in 2015 to six — both of which are a decrease from the 25 reported in 2014. Despite

this decrease, the demonization of women who come forward with high profile allegations may lead victims everywhere to remain silent, which will further skew the numbers and hide the true extent of sexual assault at Emory and other universities.

Women on college campuses nationwide deal with sexual assault.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, nearly one in four female college students in the United States will experience rape, and 27 percent have reported dealing with some form of unwanted sexual contact.

The numbers are telling — not enough is being done by the student community or school leadership to combat this epidemic of misogyny and violence.

Online sexual assault prevention programs are not deterrents, and they do not do enough. These challenges will only be exacerbated by recent changes to Title IX proposed by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, which increases the rights of those accused of sexual misconduct and holds schools even less accountable.

If we are to truly root out the rape culture that seems all too present on college campuses, it means that we must learn from the mistakes of the Kavanaugh confirmation proceedings, continue the momentum of the #MeToo movement and realize that there is more to this pressing issue of sexual misconduct than just the Harvey Weinstein effect — one big case of serial sexual misconduct bringing more prominent cases to the forefront.

We need a national reckoning, and it is on college students and aspiring leaders and innovators to shape the conversation and devise solutions.

I cannot and will not stand to see my fellow classmates threatened by sexual violence during their time at Emory. We must trust and stand up for the women in our lives. If we hesitate to act against sexual misconduct at Emory, we are no better than those trying to discredit Ford and confirm Kavanaugh. It is time for the whole Emory community to be the advocates for the women whom leaders in our government are failing.

Jacob from

Busch (22C) Brookhaven,

is Ga.

Lyndsey Garbee Before I joined College Council as a first-year legislator in August 2017, I was under the impression that student government existed as one of those arbitrary entities that held random, poorly attended programs, chartered clubs and didn’t do much else. But never could I have imagined student government to be so wildly salacious and awesome. Thanks to our Student Government Association (SGA) President Dwight Ma (17Ox, 19B), there is always some new scandal around the corner for us to ogle at.

But Ma’s sham investigation of College Council (CC) was a step too far — someone must hold the rogue executive accountable.

While I did use the word awesome to describe our student government, I want to emphasize that I do not condone Ma’s actions as president.

His exercise of power has been ignorant and foolhardy, overstepping constitutional, executive and divisional bounds.

It started out innocuously: Ma’s campaign strategy of wrangling strangers for votes at the DUC-ling and being investigated for buying drinksfor-votes at Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, which, though unfounded, proved hilarious. He existed harmlessly in the realm of college humor.

Then he was elected SGA president.

Before I get too far into my criticism, it’s important to note that he’s a pleasant individual with a good temperament. He talks well to strangers and has just enough politician in him to listen to his constituency without seeming disingenuous.

However, to me and others, his failings as a president far outweigh whatever benefits his leadership style offers. His shenanigans began on a July evening with an email to the entire student body concerning an investigation into CC’s finances. In a highly unprecedented and almost rebellious move, Ma sent that email on his own. The bombshell email was sent without the knowledge of SGA’s VP of communications, Tiffany Haas (19C).

Once I read Ma’s email, I distinctly

recall sending frantic texts to all the other CC members I could think of: “What’s going on?” “Do you know what the h**l happened?” “Did we actually do anything wrong?” “Does he seriously think he’s the Ma-ster of us?”

My fellow CC members assuaged my concerns. They assured me that our financial records would vindicate us.

We had done nothing wrong. And in an unsurprising turn of events, this proved to be true. The executive board of SGA unanimously voted to immediately stop the investigation.

This brings me to one simple question: where is the accountability There should be something done about a man that seems to be able to do anything without consequence, such as a Constitutional Council hearing to make sure Ma cannot continue unabated.

I understand that the error, in part, comes simply from being human; I am not seeking perfection from a college student placed in a position of power.

However, I am expecting some semblance of decorum and procedure; falsely accusing another student government institution of fraudulent finances and declaring the unfounded claim to the entire student body fails to meet either of these expectations.

I am not expecting impeachment at this juncture. My ire has not hit that point. Yet. But I do think this is an avenue that has to rest in the back of the mind of the SGA legislators.

They, if no one else, have the responsibility to act in the best interests of their constituency and support an efficient and effective government.

Ma has yet to demonstrate to the student body his capability to actually lead the SGA in a functional manner.

The optimistic side of me hopes that this is a learning curve, but realistically, I’m not so sure.

What I do know is that Ma can only be given so much time and so much margin for error before somebody must intervene.

This op-ed does not represent the views of College Council. is

Lyndsey from

Garbee Sewickley,

(21C) Pa.

Trump’s Hurricane Florence Tweetstorm Detestable Madison Stephens Hurricane Florence devastated the East coast, but it also brought on a presidential tweetstorm. President Donald J. Trump’s tweets, which ranged from praising his own containment efforts to retweeting emergency agencies posting updates about the storm, echo the self-centered sentiments he has spewed since taking office.

At the onset of Florence, the president harkened back to Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico, although it was hardly a devastation

by Trump’s accounts. He tweeted that the death toll was between six to 18 people, while a study conducted by Harvard reported upwards of 3,000 deaths, which he attributed to a ploy by the Democrats to weaken his administration.

Despite criticism of the U.S. government’s relief efforts last year, Trump also said, “Puerto Rico was an incredible unsung success.”

The president’s tone-deaf and blatant mistruths not only reflect his

complete disregard for facts but also his inability to admit fault. Further Trump’s retweets of articles and individuals praising his administration’s relief efforts is a tactic completely selfserving in nature.

He then continued to politicize the tragedy of Hurricane Florence by blaming Democrats for their potential future backlash against his efforts, bluntly tweeting “the Democrats will start ranting that FEMA, our Military, and our First Responders, who are all unbelievable, are a disaster and not doing a good job. This will be a total lie, but that’s what they do, and everybody knows it!”

This effort to further the partisan divide when the country is and should be coming together to facilitate relief and support for those impacted by Florence — North and South Carolina are both still reeling from the devastating flooding — shows this president is far more interested in his own image than the good of the country.

It’s not as though all of Trump’s hurricane-related statements were sickening. Trump frequently retweeted updates and warnings from local news outlets and FEMA. His retweets and seemingly heart-

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felt condolences to the families who lost loved ones to this devastating storms only made his other tweets appear worse because they demonstrated that he clearly possess the capability to be professional and dignified — Trump simply chooses not

to do so.

The president’s response to Hurricane Florence has spoken to not only his shortcomings as an empathetic human being, but also as president. His blatant narcissism, use of divisive tactics and prioritization of

propaganda rather than facts is nothing new or surprising, but is further evidence that this man is not fit to be the president of the United States. is

Madison Stephens from Little Rock,

(21C) Ark.

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HORROR FILM

Chance’s ‘Slice’ Fails to Deliver

GAMING

ANIMATED FILM

‘Smallfoot’ Can’t Reach Pixar’s Heights

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By kAtie hWAng Contributing Writer

Grade: C+

Grade: B-

Austin Vesely, previously known for directing Chance the Rapper’s “Sunday Candy ‘Short Film’” and other music videos, makes his feature debut as the writer and director of A24’s new horror comedy “Slice.” Featuring Chance the Rapper and Vesely himself, “Slice” is a unique and quirky movie with cinematography, techno tunes and sharp colors reminiscent of ’80s horror films. However, despite its creativity and nostalgic charm, it falls short in humor with bland dialogue and dry jokes.

“Slice” is set in the town of Kingfisher, Okla., where humans coexist with typical supernatural movie characters like ghosts, werewolves and witches. When Sean (Vesely), a delivery boy for Perfect Pizza Base is murdered on the job, the town is set in a frenzy trying to figure out who — or what — was responsible. Astrid (Zazie Beetz), Sean’s fiercely determined girlfriend, seeks to avenge his death through any means possible.

While the mayor (Chris Parnell) shifts blame to the town’s ghosts, the police

Island and the grassy Array. Each location allows for fast-paced gameplay and makes for a combination of close, mid- and long-range battles. Some locations include zombies that sprout of the ground and reward players with various weapons and equipment when killed. Most importantly, players are always near cover when traversing the map — buildings, trees and rocks dot the landscape, allowing for quick protection from enemy fire.

Smooth and responsive game mechanics also supplement the map.

Player sprinting, sliding and jumping are flawlessly executed, making for fast-paced movement and allowing for quick reflexes. Even diving from the

With its big-name cast and strong premise, “Smallfoot” was a promising film. Though fundamentally a children’s movie — a musical comedy, at that — it takes on pressing issues of truth and law, emphasizing the demands of upholding both.

Unfortunately, “Smallfoot” falls shorts on its ambitious intentions, aiming to deliver more than it allows itself to.

The movie opens with a Yeti folk tale about the creation of the world and the natural forces within it, describing the foundation of Yeti society.

The format is nothing new; narrator and protagonist Migo (Channing Tatum) speaks over a stylized depiction of the mythos. Migo describes his home as a village tucked in the peaks of a mountain, secluded from the mysterious and unknown outside world.

The village’s laws are absolute, administered by a priest-like “Stonekeeper,” and control the village’s daily routine. Migo has little reason to question them. His only aspiration is to follow his family’s tradition of gong-ringing, a process they believe makes the sun

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Teammates engage with enemies at Turbine in Blackout, the new ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ battle royale mode.

Blackout: What Call of Duty Needs

By BriAn sAvino Senior Staff Writer Since “Black Ops 2” (2012), developers Treyarch, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have disappointed year after year with titles that didn’t bring enough excitement and innovation to the franchise. Games like “Advanced Warfare” (2014) and “WWII” (2017) — despite some enjoyable quirks — were pathetic attempts at reinventing the series and failed to hold my interest for even a few months.

But Treyarch’s Blackout mode in “Black Ops 4” has brought a new light to the franchise as a spin on the battle royale genre. Treyarch released their “Black Ops 4” game mode, Blackout,

in a beta preceding its full release on Oct. 12. The beta took place from Sept.

10 to 17 for PlayStation 4 and Sept. 14 to 17 for Xbox One and PC. Blackout’s overall gameplay is similar to other battle royales, such as “Fortnite Battle Royale” and “H1Z1,” in that players glide down from helicopters onto a massive map and attempt to eliminate opponents while avoiding a looming deadly storm. However, its pioneering items, faster pace and top-notch audio set it apart from other battle royales.

Blackout’s primary defining feature is its map. Along with original locations, such as a train station and construction site, Treyarch reimagines classic fan-favorite maps for Blackout, including a destroyed Nuketown

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Sphinx Hijinx: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ at the Carlos

By AdityA PrAkAsh Associate Editor In the past few weeks, Emory has housed events from “Pizza and Picking the Dean” to Goat Yoga. Following this trend of odd combinations, the Michael C. Carlos museum hosted its Assassin’s Creed Discovery event on Sept. 22.

The event combined the interactive, historically accurate depictions of Ptolemaic period Egypt and fifth century Greece in “Assassin’s Creed Origins” and the upcoming “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey” with the academic capital of Kira Jones, an art history Ph.D. candidate at the Laney Graduate School.

The large space of Ackerman Hall was adorned with several Xbox Ones borrowed from the Microsoft Store in Lenox Square, each with access to Discovery Tour Mode of “Assassin’s Creed Origins.”

A projector also allowed people to watch gameplay of the upcoming “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey,” which is scheduled to release on Oct. 5.

Intermittently throughout the day’s 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. timeslots, Jones hosted tours through the various exhibits of the Carlos Museum, integrating real

exhibitions with the themes and history depicted in both of the games, synthesizing the wanderlust of the exploration of “Assassin’s Creed” with factual evidence.

Though Assassin’s Creed is traditionally associated with stealthy missions and extravagant boss fights, the Discovery Tour of “Origins” is more similar to a virtual museum tour. In it, you can choose to go on a tour of one of the many monuments in Ubisoft’s depiction of ancient Egypt, with a glowing, yellow path highlighting the intended trajectory of the tour.

At each point of the tour, the narrator discusses the historical significance of the area you are in, even going as far as to explicate what Ubisoft changed when making “Assassin’s Creed Origins.” This mode isn’t intended to be a game as much as it is a point-andclick lecture.

At this point, though I was amused and interested, I found the game mode to be a bit too dreary and prescriptive.

As others have noted, play became too caught up in specifics to the point of boredom.

The game did a good job of presenting information, but did not allow the information to come to life. The overworld of the Discovery Tour is

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students play ‘Assassin’s Creed Origins’ on Xbox One consoles in Ackerman Hall at the Carlos Museum on sept. 22. barren of any semblance of interactivity, so while the sprawling deserts of the game might seem exciting, they are devoid of any incentive to actually explore.

That being said, what made the experience worthwhile was the inclusion of both representatives from the Microsoft store and Kira Jones, Emory’s local expert on Egyptology.

Though the overworld roaming mechanics of the tour were rather

barebones, the store representatives’ intimate understanding of the map proved useful in pointing players towards areas of interest, from Sphinxes to pyramids with secret rooms.

This ensured that players did not waste too much time wandering an empty, virtual desert. From an informative standpoint, Jones simplified the often overwhelming amount of information displayed in the game,

turning pure information into a greater narrative of what ancient Egypt was like. Jones mentioned that the people who visited the event ranged from “8 year olds to middle-aged people.”

Even if I was sometimes overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information Jones threw my way, the little bits that I retained were helpful in understanding the premise of the game.

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Poor Script, Pacing Plague Horror Film Continued from Page 9 investigation focuses on Dax (Chance the Rapper), a motorcycle-riding, outlaw werewolf who was a suspect in a previous case of murders involving Chinese food delivery drivers. Sadie (Rae Gray), a resourceful journalist, attempts to uncover the mystery and help clear Dax’s name by doing her own investigating.

With so many major characters in a relatively short run time (83 minutes), it is difficult to truly connect to and sympathize with anyone.

The personalities in the film, though somewhat entertaining, are one-dimensional because character development is sacrificed for plot.

There is no shortage of good actors in the movie; Beetz, Gray, Parnell and Paul Scheer (who plays the owner of Perfect Pizza Base) all pull off their characters in a way that fits the whimsical nature of the movie.

Even Chance the Rapper, who does not traditionally act, has a natural charm that shines through his portrayal of Dax’s calm yet devilish demeanor. Unfortunately, the writing doesn’t allow them to use their talents to the fullest — the characters rarely go beyond their surface-level personas, lacking complexity or genuine personality.

Still, the lighthearted film sets up an interesting socio-political commentary by using the social divides between the town’s human and ghost populations.

While the mayor brags about Kingfisher “being home to one of America’s largest ghost populations,” in reality, the ghosts are often treated as second-class citizens.

As part of the mayor’s “beautification” campaign (also known as gentrification), the ghosts have been forced

out of their original home (an old asylum) and into a separate neighborhood named the “Ghost Town” to make room for a strip mall.

After the murder, ghosts are immediately suspected, despite the lack of any evidence.

Stereotypes and prejudices are prevalent in the thoughts and actions of the town’s residents. However, the movie portrays all of this without being cheesy, choosing to be matterof-fact rather than self-righteous.

Along with its eccentric characters and bizarre plot, the movie’s carefree take on a serious topic distinguishes it.

“Slice” is a fun and lighthearted movie that you can laugh at and not think too hard about.

There are some parts that aren’t explained and don’t need to be. For example, the question of how the ghosts differ from humans besides their ghoulish appearance is never fully answered, but it doesn’t really matter for the purposes of the movie.

With that said, the film lacks the humor needed to balance out plot inconsistencies and confusion.

The parts meant to be funny often fall short of inciting a laugh; the jokes are too generic and lack bite. “Slice” relies too heavily on its quirkiness and not enough on insightful or original humor. The writing leaves something to be desired in terms of character development, pacing and humor.

But ultimately, the effortless peculiarity of “Slice” and the socio-political commentary make it entertaining enough to indulge in on a late Saturday night when you want to unwind, perhaps with a greasy, but delicious, slice of pizza by your side.

— Contact Wendy Zhu at wendy.zhu@emory.edu

Kids Film Has Subpar Songs, Unclear Messages Continued from Page 9 rise.

The description is followed by a musical number, where the movie’s critical fault begins to show. Though the song is catchy and introduces the secondary characters, it serves little purpose in the film. The song’s only apparent function is as an opening number that allows the film to boast a “musical” genre. It fails in comparison to other films’ musical elements. “Smallfoot”’s rendition neither provides character insight as well as “Moana”’s “How Far I’ll Go,” or foreshadows as “Coco”’s “Remember Me” does.

Still, the song is driven by clever turns of phrase and lets Migo tour the audience around his home town, which is thoroughly and thoughtfully detailed.

Though Migo’s personality is stale, his cheerful and earnest nature makes him likeable, carried by Tatum’s spirited performance. Migo’s encounter with a human ultimately drives him away from the village, as he finds himself banished for breaking the status quo. From here, he meets the Smallfoot Evidentiary Society and supporting cast — a group that, though hurriedly introduced, is defined by strong characterization and quirky comedy. His existing relationship with the group is unclear, sacrificed for the sake of moving the plot along. Meechee (Zendaya), Migo’s love interest, tries to persuade him to abandon the life he knows to learn more about humans — or, as the Yetis call them, smallfeet.

The film’s human lead is Percy Patterson (James Corden), a former Hollywood idol who fell from fame.

He struggles to maintain the integrity of his naturalist TV show, desperate for more viewership. Caught between his duty to the truth and his desire to make his show successful, Patterson acts as Migo’s foil, readily compromising his morals for viewership. When Patterson encounters Migo while

‘CoD’ Battle Royale Mode is a Return to Form Continued from Page 9 helicopters is enjoyable — wingsuits are speedy and it’s easy to get the hang of landing precisely. Newly introduced vehicles, including an ATV and helicopter, are easy-to-control and give players a quick way to navigate the map, reducing the chance that they’ll get caught in the storm.

These mechanics are complemented by a plethora of weapons. Each one can wield certain attachments and complement a certain playstyle, whether offensive or defensive — the Paladin HB50 sniper rifle is hard-hitting and pierces through armor while the GKS submachine gun has low recoil at the cost of low damage. Treyarch has even included the ray gun from “World at War” (2008), a nostalgic addition that serves as a strong and viable choice.

To top off the variety, Treyarch has refined weapon balance — everyone can enjoy their favorite setup without fear that they’ll be at a disadvantage if one weapon dominates.

Along with weapons, Treyarch has included novel equipment that improves gameplay — the grapple gun allows players to briefly zoom around like Batman and obtain high ground on rooftops, and the sensor dart highlights a circle on the map that exposes enemies — a perfect counter to players who hide in dark corners. Old equipment, such as the combat axe (a throw-

able tomahawk) and the trophy system (a projectile reflector) also return in Blackout. The equipment goes beyond basic necessities and gives players opportunities for creative and intelligent plays, adding to Blackout’s fun factor.

The new health system in “Black Ops 4” works perfectly in a battle royale mode. With more health, enemies can be hit with more shots. Players are thus rewarded for good accuracy. Although battle royale games inherently contain a luck factor, Blackout’s health system minimizes misfortune by giving players a chance to duck for cover, quickly use medications and re-engage with confidence. To my pleasure, this small change made for aggravation-free losses, as I always knew why I’d lost.

Engagements in general are altered by the game’s audio. Players can hear others’ footsteps, reducing the chances of getting snuck up on, and vehicles and gunshots can be heard far away, so players must be careful when firing or driving. Gunshots pack a deep bass and the headshot sound is one of the most satisfying I’ve heard in any shooter. You can hear every detail, making for an immersive and realistic experience. Treyarch has also found a way to include Call of Duty’s longtime trademark feature: perks. Scattered around the map, along with other weapons and equipment, perks offer various limited-time skills, such as

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Looter (which reveals item locations) and Dead Silence (which reduces the sound of players’ movement). Other perks affect healing, awareness and movement speed. If used correctly, perks can change the course of the match, but they are not overpowering — they simply give an edge that smart players know how to maximize.

Despite its many pros, Blackout also has a few negatives, most notably its armor system. Level three armor, the most rare and protective, gives a ridiculous advantage to players, decreasing the advantage of player skill that the game has otherwise carefully cultivated. It also takes far too long to loot, leaving players exposed and unsafe — to combat this, ammo should be automatically picked up when a player runs over another player’s loot. This would reduce long looting times.

Overall, Blackout molds “Black Ops 4,” which is already phenomenal despite being in its beta phase, into a fun, competitive and well-balanced battle royale.

Both classic fan favorites and novel additions make “Black Ops 4” a strong component of the franchise. Blackout will, no question, be a game-changer and revamp the excitement that once was ubiquitous with a new Call of Duty release,

— Contact Brian Savino at brian.savino@emory.edu

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percy patterson (voiced by James Corden) encounters the smallfoot evidentary society for the first time in ‘smallfoot.’

Migo searches for proof of smallfoot existence, Patterson is captured and thrown into the Yeti world.

Migo and Patterson never speak to each other about their grapples with truth. In part, this is due to an inability to communicate. Yetis hear human-speak as high-pitched garble, while humans perceive Yeti-speak as a beastly roar.

This mechanism doubles as both comedy and a narrative tool to illustrate the divide between the two species. A similar line is drawn through the visual juxtaposition of the Yeti’s bright, white world, and the humans’ dark yet vibrant one. These visual and auditory divisions are some of the strongest elements of the movie, reminding us that there are multiple sides to every issue.

Though the movie advocates for the truth above all else, its message is often muddled, seemingly in an attempt to capture its younger audience. The movie implores its characters, and the viewer, to question the information the film presents, especially from governmental and religious figures. The plot pits Migo against laws literally written in stone, and ultimately pushes a narrative of change over comfort. However, they lose track of this theme several times, most clearly

in Meechee’s song, where she lauds curiosity, rather than truth, as being the primary motivation behind her actions.

It feels like “Smallfoot” refuses to fully commit to its message — one that is especially relevant in a time of fake news and an especially contentious relationship between the U.S. president and media.

“Smallfoot” has a few other songs, the final being a cheerful pop tune, but only Yeti leader Stonekeeper’s song holds any significant weight.

Yeti society’s adherence to its own laws, the backbone of the film, is inconsistent, with Migo and his friends’ own views being uncertain until the very end.

Overall, the movie suffers from its own hesitation to expand past the children’s movie format, even when its concept calls for it.

Its songs are bland, though the visual direction is consistent and memorable.

The heart of the movie — its characters and ideas — is relevant, but “Smallfoot”’s potential is ultimately lost to its own insistence following on the genre’s convention.

— Contact Katie Hwang at katie.hwang@emory.edu

Museum Tours Display Ancient Game Artifacts Continued from Page 9 Like me, the diverse group of people initially enticed by the prospect of a video game stayed because of the vivid stories presented by the hosts.

To further explain how the world of “Origins” fits into a larger history, the three tours at the Carlos, offered at various intervals of the day, helped to not only shed more light on Ptolemaic Egypt, but also act as a segway between “Origins” and “Odyssey”’s portrayal of fifth-century Athens and Sparta.

I attended the third tour titled “The Myth, History and Art in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.”

Jones led the tour, talking generally about the world portrayed in Odyssey that we got to see in gameplay trailers through the use of artifacts like the bronze cuirasses: helmet and leg greaves that typically made up the Spartan soldier’s armor. Going into nuanced specifics of these details helped to breathe narrative life into the historically accurate story of “Odyssey.”

No longer was armor just armor in the trailers of “Odyssey;” I could now understand how every minute detail

of the game fit into a larger historical narrative.

At the end of the day, that is a crucial reason why museums exist: so that we never forget the stories and narratives of the past. Though I might have some critiques about “Assassin’s Creed Origins Discovery Tour,” the event at the Carlos Museum taught me that mediums like video games can effectively and accurately immortalize the stories of the past.

Sibo Wang (20C), who attended the event, said he had little experience with “Assassin’s Creed” but still found the event a good presentation of Ptolemaic-era Egypt.

“The event itself was creative as an outlet to connect gamers with the history [of ancient Egypt] … even though I’m not a gamer myself,” Wang said.

To clarify, neither the Carlos Museum nor The Emory Wheel are to be held responsible if you fail your classical mythology exam because you thought it would be a better idea to binge on a video game than actually do your readings.

— Contact Aditya Prakash at aditya.prakash@emory.edu

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Mental Health Research at Emory University Project Director: Dr. Elaine Walker The Mental Health & Development Program is now accepting participants for an NIMH research project concerned with identifying factors that contribute to mental health problems.

Volunteers may be eligible if they are 13 to 30 years of age, and are experiencing unusual thoughts or perceptions, or increased suspiciousness.

Participation includes diagnostic and cognitive evaluations, MRI scans, EEG, and blood work. There is no charge for the assessments, and participants are compensated for their time.

For more information, contact the Mental Health & Development Program: (404) 727-7547

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | Emory Life Editor: Seungeun Cho (seungeun.cho@emory.edu)

HOUSING

LATE NIGHT FOOD

Meditation on Friday Night Munchies

By AdityA PrAkAsh Associate Editor

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Raoul Hall is one of several freshman dorms to repurpose larger double rooms as triple rooms.

In addition to triples, about 60 sophomores live on Clairmont campus with upperclassmen.

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Move-in week consists of hundreds of excited freshmen, dozens of minivans and U-Hauls and absolute pandemonium.

The process of selecting housing can appear fairly straightforward, but with housing only guaranteed for freshmen and sophomores, trying to find housing as an upperclassman can be difficult.

This academic year, campus housing reached maximum capacity in all dormitories, according to Senior Director of Housing Operations Elaine Turner.

“It limits the amount of spaces we have available for room changes,” Turner said. “However, we can do room swaps.”

This year, the freshmen dorms did not have enough space to accommodate all the incoming students, so Housing Operations optimized existing space, making this the first year that freshmen live in triples in the larger rooms of some freshman halls. Turner said there are three triples in Alabama Hall, one in Raoul Hall and one in Longstreet-Means Hall.

“We only tripled in spaces where we could accommodate that base on the square footage of the room, so they were large doubles to begin with,” Turner said.

Turner said every student in a triple room had been supplied with the exact same furniture as those in doubles. She added she heard mostly positive feedback from the roommates living in triples.

“In some of these triple spaces ... people are just excited and ecstatic because they have gained two friends, as opposed to somebody who is in a double who had one [roommate],” Turner said.

Shawnee Boyd (22C), a current freshman living in a triple in Alabama Hall, has had a positive experience so far.

“Honestly, it’s great,” Boyd said.

“We get our own bathroom and my roommates are really respectful and we are really considerate of each other. I haven’t experienced any negatives so far. The room’s bigger and we have a bathroom, and that’s really nice.”

Another freshman, Shreya Tibrewala (22C), said she did not have as favorable an experience as Boyd.

Tibrewala began the year in a triple and requested to move to a double.

“I feel like I have much more personal space in this double than in that triple, because in general just sharing with another person … even if it might be a smaller place physically, but mentally and emotionally, it’s a much bigger space for me,” Tibrewala said.

The large incoming class size did not just force the Housing Office to improvise triples, but also necessitated the repurposing of several sophomore hall rooms for freshmen.

“In some of these triple spaces ... people are just excited and ecstatic because they have gained two new friends.”

— Elaine Turner, Senior Director of Housing Operations Some of the current freshmen class overflowed into sophomore dorm Harris Hall.

This overflow into Harris was also necessary during the last academic year, when the Office of Housing Operations transformed the bottom floors of Harris into a freshmen hall, according to Turner.

The combination of freshmen and sophomores in one hall has created an avenue for sophomore leadership opportunities.

Aaron Jordan (20C), Residence Hall Association president, said these new roles allow freshmen to gain valuable mentorship from older classmates who also live in Harris.

In Harris, these sophomore mentors are called Flourish Advisors.

“Even though … [the freshmen living in sophomore halls] may feel that they are in a mixed … residence hall, there are also positives to that in terms of creating mentorship relationships, so it’s us just trying to tap into the strengths of wherever we find

the population at or whatever experiences we can provide for them,” Turner said.

This year, about 60 sophomores were also placed onto Clairmont campus, which has traditionally been for upperclassmen housing.

Turner went on to stress that Housing Operations and RHA work to smooth the transition for sophomores located on the upperclassmen campus, who live far from their peers.

Referencing past feedback from sophomores, Jordan said that sophomores generally feel a decreased sense of community in their residence halls compared to freshman year.

Jordan went on to say that RHA is changing up the approach to sophomore dorms this year.

“We actually are taking a different approach to sophomore year councils,” Jordan said. “Before, we’ve had kind of a hall council for every different residence hall … [but] this year ... we’re making a single sophomore council, similar to how Clairmont has one hall council,” Jordan said.

He added that the sophomore council will host large events in each of the residence halls throughout the year, instead of each residence hall hosting their own smaller events. The sophomores who live on Clairmont Campus this year are also able to run for the Clairmont RHA council, according to Jordan.

That way all students will be able to represent their current residence halls. The sophomores at Clairmont are still encouraged to attend the Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) events on main campus, but they are simultaneously eligible to vote and participate on Clairmont campus.

Jordan said RHA said the organization has tried to make the best of this year’s changes in residential life.

“This is really an experimental year — we’re switching things up a little bit,” Jordan said.

Annie Li and Khadeeja Shabbir contributed reporting.

— Contact Kiera Xanthos at kiera.xanthos@emory.edu

so you quickly proceed to scour the menu.

Will it be the irresistibly crispy hash It’s 1:30 a.m., you are slurring your browns adorned with every excessive words and swearing as you bump into adverb they have to offer?

Or will it be the pecan waffles, the furniture in your room.

You frantically pace around in cloaked in sinfully rich whipped restlessness, rambling about how you spread and dressed in peanut butter think you found “the one” at a party at and chocolate?

No matter which star you Georgia Tech.

Drunken confidence overwhelms choose amidst the constellation of menu choices, one thing is for you.

You can climb the highest mountain. certain: only breakfast food can fill this waffle-shaped hole in your stomYou can swim the vastest of seas.

You are the perfect image of a ach now.

With all of this in mind, you finalmighty mind that feeds upon infily arrive at a eureka moment, like nity.

But beneath this facade of euphoric Newton as the apple hit his head.

A dining option that simultaneously hubris lies a wanting for more. incorporates the lavish oiliness of a You are ravenous.

Your limbs feel weak and heavy, so fast-food chain with the American jusyou saunter to your chair like a puppet tification of breakfast at any time of the day. with a faulty marionette.

You had heard rumors from upperReflexively, you pull up Postmates, effortlessly navigating the cracks classmen of its unparalleled provision on your iPhone screen as you scroll of diner food options.

On your occasional Lyft journeys through the multitudinous eating to Ponce City Market, you had peered options. curiously at its ‘70s-esque neon sign Is it expensive? Yes. But in this particular moment, that proudly lights up Ponce de Leon your hunger obfuscates all rational Avenue like an aesthetic antonym to Edward Hopper’s judgment. You would “Nighthawks.” give up anything for Majestic Diner. Is it the sweet release of No matter which star a Postmates delivery satiation. you choose amidst away?

“But what to But no, you don’t order?” you ponder. the constellation of care, because in your The alluring golden menu choices, one gastronomic depravity arches of McDonald’s thing is for certain: you would walk to the catch your fancy as your daytime obsesonly breakfast food ends of the Earth for the perfect midnight sion with the trivialican fill this wafflebreakfast. ties of “eating nutrishaped hole in your $8 plus tip later, tiously” and fear of you stand face“Type 2 diabetes” stomach now. to-face with the are thrown out the post-game juggerwindow.

Chicken nuggets, in particular, naut, which so proudly houses a stand out on the upcharged online swarm of similarly starving Atlantans. menu.

Options span every corner of the The image etches itself into your mind: twenty golden-brown nug- extensive menu.

You glance at the breakgets of joy, glistening in oil in their humble cardboard box, like pearls in fast sandwiches, carefully considering the delightfully pillowy a clam.

The resistance of the crispy skin, bagels that so comfortably sandthe fibrous juiciness of whatever it is wich the combination of eggs and they call chicken doused in the zingy cheese or the sharp, smoky taste of sweetness of Sriracha Mac sauce — lox.

The mental calculus behind your you envision it all as vividly as your decision is magnified by the allure first kiss.

On a night like this, perhaps what of the pancakes with their cloudlike you seek isn’t childlike comfort food as fluffiness only made better by a thorough dousing of maple syrup. much as textural complexity.

Oh well — you decide to get both to Fortunately, Pho 24 Vietnamese Noodle House is here to help, its find out which one is more worth it.

You end your meal full, slightly silky smooth rice noodles a perfect vehicle for the aromatic beef or vege- sleepy and inexcusably guilty.

Now that the ravenous stupor has table broths, which are teeming with fizzled out, you begin to question spices.

You imagine scarfing down a bowl your life choices. “How did I convince of noodles like Chihiro’s parents in myself that it was a good idea to eat “Spirited Away” and your mouth sali- breakfast at 1:30 a.m.?” is a question vates as you start scrolling through that you can barely even try to answer on your long drive home. their menu.

But while your mind races in anxiBefore you are able to pester the nearest person for Postmates credit, ety, deep down, your stomach knows your eyes catch the one chain that can that you made the right decision this beat even McDonald’s’ quintessentially Friday evening — or rather, Saturday American appeal by means of its flair morning.

Though you will sleep with an of Southern charm.

Waffle House. In your delirium, the empty wallet, your stomach will be full letters on its logo dance around, as if to and your heart at ease. read “pick me”.

As Freud (sort of) said, the ego is — Contact Aditya Prakash at not master in its own Waffle House, aditya.prakash@emory.edu

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Fall Fashion Tackles Student Outstrips Classroom for Catwalk Feminism, Fluidity

By Annie Li Contributing Writer

By JAnvi PAmnAni Staff Writer Fall in Atlanta brings leaves spilled onto streets, a dip in temperatures and an opportunity for fashionistas to experiment with new layers and textures. As Fall officially arrived this past weekend, the Wheel looked to early 2018’s fall/winter season at New York, Paris and London Fashion Weeks for stylish ways to bundle up.

Both trends and political statements sizzled on the runway, creating conversation around feminism and gender fluidity.

ConservAtive And Covered UP Low hemlines and high necklines appeared on the runway this year, sparking dialogue around female sexuality. Conservative designs reflected male gaze-avoidant sentiments in the Time’s Up and #MeToo era. Prim menswear and stockings covered models’ silhouettes, as seen in Erdem and Valentino’s business-casual spin on evening wear. Balenciaga interpreted the trend more whimsically, pairing a giant, blue ballooned windbreaker with a fuschia feather boa in one look.

And that three-piece suit your mother bought you might come in handy for more than just Alpha Kappa Psi rush and the career fair. Consider donning it the next time you visit your favorite local bar in Toco Hills for a trendy night out.

dig out your old cowboy boots from last year’s Halloween costume. Ted Mosby can finally rock his famous red version of the kicks in public while actually being fashion-forward.

Gender Benders This past summer, Jonathan Van Ness and Tan France of hit Netflix makeover show “Queer Eye” declared that if you can’t find clothes you’re looking for in one gendered section of a store, you should check out the other gendered section. This year’s fashion weeks clearly demonstrated that the fashion industry wants a piece of gender fluidity.

The runway materialized the wise words of the Fab Five, slaying gender norms across the board. While dressing women in menswear — from boho-chic Annie Hall to Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo suits — has been popular for several years, dressing men in womenswear is a newer fad. Designer Alejandro Gomez Palomo of Palomo Spain, a brand that encourages men to wear dresses if they choose to do so, displayed glossy, high-shine fabrics and velveteen robes on men, while Calvin Klein closed out New York Fashion Week with a co-ed show. If you’re a man feeling experimental, toss your toxic masculinity out and sport some velvet fabrics or floral prints, or participate in the Emory Pride Drag Show.

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WiLd, WiLd West Yee-haw! There’s a new sheriff in town, which means cowboy and cowgirl looks are back. Isabel Marant showcased prairie dresses, tartan and cowboy boots on models who strutted to “Jolene” by Dolly Parton, while Calvin Klein featured a futuristic, allwhite take on the Western theme, akin to something out of “Westworld.” This semester, take inspiration from “The Searchers,” a classic Western film, and

The past year’s turbulent political climate was evident in high fashion’s willingness to tackle gender issues.

For Emory students, clothing offers another medium for expression and conversation surrounding topics pertinent to campus life. But also, cowboy boots are finally back in style, so let’s keep it classy, folks.

— Contact Janvi Pamnani at janvi.pamnani@emory.edu

Surrounded by the gray marbled pillars of Milan’s Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Braden “Brady” Goodman-Williams (19B) strode down Serbian designer Hana Sirco’s spring/ summer 2018 (SS18) runway in a silky, cerulean blouse, on Sept. 24, 2017.

As bright lights, camera flashes and livestreaming phones lined the perimeter, he had no time for apprehension.

Goodman-Williams walked Milan Fashion Week while working as production assistant for Fashion News Lifestyle (FNL) Network, a broadcasting company with fewer than two dozen employees.

A few days earlier, GoodmanWilliams’s boss learned that one of their male models broke his leg and they needed someone to replace him.

Though Goodman-Williams did not have previous modeling experience, he volunteered.

“I just had to go, hit the ground running,” he said. “There wasn’t time to be nervous.”

Goodman-Williams described the experience as phenomenal. Sirco’s show, titled “Tocco d’Oriente,” paid homage to “oriental dances and their connection with the modern lifestyle,” according to The Sarajevo Times.

“It was very different being on the catwalk rather than sitting [there] and then going backstage,” GoodmanWilliams said. “I got the full comprehensive experience in Milan.”

This year, Goodman-Williams returned to the runway once again at the men’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February and women’s NYFW spring/summer 2019 (SS19) in September. He had attended a casting call for men’s Fashion Week, after which he received call backs to model for Charles Josef Swimwear and Marquise Foster, a streetwear brand.

As a child, Goodman-Williams said he dreamed of becoming a fashion designer and avidly watched fashion shows, including “Project Runway”

and “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM). Yet as a college freshman, Goodman-Williams entered Emory planning to study political science.

His passion for fashion reignited when he landed his gig with FNL Network the summer after his sophomore year.

Goodman-Williams had attended a launch party for Genlux Magazine as an intern for clothing store and fashion PR agency EightSixtySouth, and it was there that he met FNL President and his current boss Rocco Leo Gaglioti. He began working for Gaglioti that summer, doing press and media management, and continued while studying abroad at Bocconi University in Milan.

“It’s possible to do something with an Emory education that’s not traditional — that is creative.”

—Brady GoodmanWilliams (19B) Goodman-Williams’s time in Milan solidified his childhood dream to work in fashion.

“Once you go to a city like that, where the people are so in tune with style, so in tune with trends, so in tune with their energy as a city, it made me just suddenly appreciate the effect of what style and trends can have on a community,” Goodman-Williams said.

Through his work with FNL, he met several iconic industry figures: former ANTM runway coach Miss J. Alexander, actress Awkwafina and former ANTM judge Nigel Barker. Meeting people and learning from them, Goodman-Williams said, has been a highlight of his experience.

Last summer, he interned at Coach in New York City, focusing on merchandising. While the focus of this internship was different from his experience in PR, he said he received a “comprehensive window” into the fashion industry.

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“[Goodman-Williams] balances pragmatism with unrelenting pursuit of his many lofty goals,” said Goodman-Williams’ academic advisor and Goizueta Business School Director of Academic Advising Valerie Molyneaux. “By doggedly pursuing his dream to work in fashion, [he] represents the best of our students: idealistic, determined, curious and true to himself.”

Gaglioti echoed similar sentiments. He lauded GoodmanWilliams’s attention to detail, writing skills and ability to interact with people from different backgrounds.

“He’s outgoing, he can handle pressure, which is amazing, and he’s not afraid to work,” Gaglioti said.

Though Goodman-Williams currently juggles a double major in marketing and sociology, he hopes to pursue a career in either PR or corporate fashion after graduation. Career aside, he said he plans to move to New York, which will provide him plenty of fashion-focused opportunities.

“A lot of people at Emory are really afraid to pursue something that’s outside of the traditional pre-med, prefinance track,” Goodman-Williams said. “I am living proof that it’s possible to do something with an Emory education that’s not traditional — that is creative.”

Although Goodman-Williams said he rediscovered his creative passion “accidentally” through FNL Network, his open-mindedness ultimately helped him forge a career. He emphasized the importance of welcoming new opportunities with optimism and understanding that one’s life path is not always as straight as a runway.

— Contact Annie Li at afli2@emory.edu

FOOD REVIEW

Banshee Succeeds With Sophisticated, Seasonal Flavors

By CAroLine siLvA Contributing Writer

East Atlanta Village is thriving with local art and unique independently owned restaurants lining the tight road of Glenwood Ave. With the East Atlanta Strut Festival well under way when we arrived at the newly opened Banshee, my friends and I were immediately welcomed into the neighborhood’s eclectic food, art and music scene. Banshee’s menu features elements from different cuisines such as Indian, Italian and American, but they add their own contemporary touch to each dish.

Our trio was seated immediately, even it being a Saturday night. Though the restaurant opened just 30 minutes before our arrival, it was already bustling with chatter and laughter. The staff danced to the hip-hop and indie music playing overhead, creating a lively and friendly environment.

Admittedly, some plates are costly and, with only eight entrees to choose from, vegetarian and vegan options are limited. Owner Peter Chvala said toward the end of our meal that the reason behind the selective menu lies in his preference for local and seasonal ingredients.

We began our gastronomic journey with fry bread and butternut squash

ravioli. Fry bread, a Native American delicacy, is a fried, flat dough bread seasoned with scallions and sesame.

Banshee’s fry bread is accompanied by a smooth butter swirled with bits of pepperoni to add spice and smokiness.

The pepperoni butter tied the whole plate together. The butternut squash ravioli provided a tasty welcome to the coming fall season with its warm, earthy flavors. The pasta was delicately prepared, and the squash was perfectly seasoned with brown butter and pumpkin seed piccata.

Moving on to the entrees, we began with the rare wagyu beef salad, which presented a layer of spinach atop thinly sliced wagyu beef that all but melted in the mouth. The salad also included a sweet peanut brittle that softened the bitterness of the spinach and added some crunchiness.

My favorite dish, and also the most expensive one we ordered at $19, was the braised duck mezzelune, which was served atop a base of miso and lemon grass and accompanied by duck ravioli and charred bok choy. Though the charred bok choy did not pair well with the refined taste of the duck because of its bitterness, I could have eaten an entire plate of the duck ravioli alone.

We finished the entrees with Sapelo Island clams, which came with a side

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of herbed taglierini, a thin ribbon pasta. The taglierini, though initially decadent and rich with flavor from the extra kick of the guajillo chili, carried a bitter, sour aftertaste from the bottarga, or tuna roe. Still, the clams were mouthwatering, sprinkled with a dash of paprika and a basil leaf. With overall smaller portions — except the clams — I recommend ordering appetizers and finishing your meal with a dessert.

Our night ended with the salted chocolate tart: rich, dark chocolate mousse encased in a flaky crust studded with shards of sweet white chocolate and topped with raspberry sauce and warm toasted hazelnuts. A spoonful of each element simultaneously created the perfect, delicate balance of bitter and sweet.

With such elegant food, the restaurant’s exterior appearance made for an unusual contrast. No more than a black box-shaped building and a massive white storefront, Banshee is almost a hidden gem. The building used to house an old Army surplus store, followed by five different restaurants. Upon entering the small dining area, I was immediately struck by the

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Banshee, a newly opened contemporary restaurant in East Atlanta Village, crafts delicate dishes with seasonal ingredients. aesthetic contrast of the rough, white exposed brick wall and the deep blue velvet curtains that separate the dining area from the bar. The scratched floor exuded charm and the exposed ceiling revealed wooden beams and industrial air conditioning vents. The restaurant is certainly inspired by mid-century modern and industrial styles, with subtle touches of gold-pipe lighting and stenciled blue owl wallpaper above the bar.

For three people, we ordered a lot of food, but it was definitely worth

the cost. Throughout the night, our waitress checked on us every few minutes and our waters never reached half empty.

For a subtotal of $74, my two friends and I each spent $32 after tax and tip.

If you’re looking to explore the East Atlanta scene and dine at a contemporary restaurant that brings the artistic neighborhood indoors, you will not want to skip on Banshee.

— Contact Caroline Silva at caroline.silva@emory.edu

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Eagles Prey on Tigers in Sixth Shutout of Season

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Despite the physical match, the Eagles’ focused and controlled style of play kept them in the lead during the Sept. 25 game against the Sewanee: The University of the South (Tenn.) Tigers. The team earned its fourth consecutive shutout of the season with a final score of 4-0. Senior midfielder Tyler Santee (Top LefT), junior midfielder Jun Tsuru (Top R ighT), freshman defender Will Tichy (MiddLe LefT), sophomore midfielder and defender Max Mehlman (MiddLe R ighT) and sophomore defender Josh Berman (BoTToM R ighT) were some the night’s star performers.

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Fire “Throwing it deep … for Ridley … he’s got it! Breaks a tackle — and it’s going all the way!” — the part of last Sunday’s Falcons game meant to build up fans’ hopes, in order to worsen the pain of an eventual loss to the Saints Your Atlanta Falcons might be resting at 1-2, they might have only beaten the Carolina panthers and they might have just lost starting safety Ricardo Allen for the season, but this loss could propel them to a division title and the opportunity to avenge their postseason defeats at the hands of — well — just about everyone.

For Georgia sports fans, Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has certainly made up for his role in UGA’s defeat at Alabama’s hands in last year’s College Football playoff National Championship.

After all, Ridley wasn’t responsible for catching Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s game-winning touchdown pass.

And after yesterday’s three-touchdown performance, Ridley’s probably passed the Falcons’ other Alabama wideout, Julio Jones, on offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian’s depth chart.

The pressure is really on Sarkisian to craft some way of letting Atlanta sports fans down more than the Braves are fixing to.

Speaking of the devil, the muchmaligned play-caller’s real test this season won’t be finding a new way to fumble the Falcons’ playoff hopes — or, for that matter, to find a way to one-up his drug-fueled departure from USC’s football program.

And it won’t be finding a way to keep Jones from scoring more than three touchdowns all season, because he already did that last year.

No, the pressure is really on Sarkisian to craft some way of letting Atlanta sports fans down more than the Braves are fixing to.

And the man’s certainly got momentum on his side. He already lost a $30 million lawsuit during the offseason.

But back to the Braves. They’re headed to their first MLB playoff appearance since 2013, when an eighth-inning home run by thenDodgers infielder Juan Uribe brought in two runs — and sent the peach Clobbers home.

And barring Atlanta-esque lateseason collapses by either the Dodgers or the Cubs, it looks like the Braves are headed to another National League Division Series against pitcher Clayton Kershaw’s Blue Crew.

The potential for a playoff matchup between ex-Baltimore orioles, nowDodgers third baseman and shortstop Manny Machado and ex-orioles, nowBraves right fielder Nick Markakis should certainly give Baltimore sports fans a thrill. or, at least, another reason to seethe over orioles General Manager Dan Duquette’s job security.

Regardless, your merciful on Fire correspondent hopes that the Braves’ season ends better than Uribe’s career, which was cut short by a ground-ballinduced testicular contusion.

At least his sacrifice probably reminded some that cups are for more than just holding beer and catching home runs.

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able final penalty count, it seemed as though both teams toed the line with only five goals allowed in their eight their physicality.

Senior Emory co-captain and midgames so far this season, there is no question Emory’s defensive formula is fielder Tyler Santee felt confident that both his team’s energy effective. and their textbook “The chemistry technical work kept between the team is really high,” sopho“It’s our confidence them ahead despite the aggressive nature more starting goaland our ability to do of the game. keeper Cole Gallagher “We can rely on said. “Also, the con- the small things really both our physicality fidence is there. We well, and the big and our technicality,” do have a young back things will follow.”

Santee said. “We’re line, but through one of the most techthese first eight games nical teams in the of the season you’ve — Goalkeeper Cole nation. We can play seen a total change in Gallagher (21C) around teams. … Not confidence. … It’s our only can we match confidence and our teams with physicalability to do the small things really well, and the big things ity, but we can match them and beat them with our technicality as well.” will follow.”

The Eagles will travel to play overall, neither half saw any shortage of questionable play from the Washington University in St. Louis teams. Even the energy from the side- (Mo.) on Sept. 29 at noon. lines felt tense as players pushed and prodded both each other and the limits — Contact Daniel Huff at of the referee. Even with an unremarkdaniel.huff@emory.edu

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the rest of the defensive unit, helped the Eagles win their fifth shutout of the season. Hilsee, recently named UAA Women’s Soccer offensive Athlete of the Week, talked about the major difference in preparation for the games. “our coaches have been really trying to [practice] drills dealing with crossing and [correcting] certain movements of the forwards,” Hillsee said. The Eagles hope to continue their three-game winning streak on Sept.

29 as they face Washington University in St. Louis (Mo.) in the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference opener. patberg added that the team will need to play with more urgency in the opener.

“We have to come out battling from the very first second,” patberg said.

“There’s been too many close calls.”

— Contact Anirudh Pidugu at anirudh.pidugu@emory.edu

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passes, skillful dribbling and movement of the ball (as seen with his influence in Villalba’s goal) illustrated the dangers of Atlanta’s dynamic front three in their 4-3-3 formation.

Despite not getting on the scoreboard, Martinez supported his team well.

Alongside Almiron and Villalba, Atlanta’s offense looks capable of penetrating the staunchest of defenses.

Atlanta’s reputation as one of the most exciting MLS teams to watch was on full display: rapid counterattacks and quick tempo build-up play led to numerous scoring opportunities. Salt Lake was lucky the scoreline was not 5-0. one worrying sign was Atlanta’s inability to finish off scoring chances.

Despite dominating the game with eight shots on target, Atlanta missed at least three clear chances to extend their lead. Salt Lake let Atlanta off the hook, with a lackluster offensive showing with only three shots on target and a similarly mediocre defensive display, bar Rimando’s excellent performance

with six saves.

Gressel, the 2017 Rookie of the Year, cited Head Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino as a key influence in his success. “[Martino] just set a really high standard for me ever since I came in as a rookie,” Gressel said. “Every time a manager has that high standard for you, you hold yourself more accountable.”

After their latest win, some speculated that the Supporters’ Shield is Atlanta’s to lose, but Martino was cautiously optimistic.

“We might have a hand [on the Supporters’ Shield], but [the New York] Red Bulls wants to cut it off,” Martino said in reference to United’s next game. “But today, what leaves me the most calm, is that we played the best game of the [past] three.”

After already qualifying for the playoffs, Atlanta’s next high-stakes match is with the No. 2 New York Red Bulls on Sept. 30.

— Contact Sammy John at sammy.john@emory.edu

Continued from Back Page Genschaw captured the doubles crown with an 8-3 victory over freshman Ryan Wax and junior Dane Hawthorne of Sewanee: The University of the South (Ga.) on Sept. 22.

“We’re always the most fit team going into every tournament.”

— Sahil Raina (21C)

Jemison and Bouchet will advance to the ITA Cup from oct. 11-14 at the Rome Tennis Center.

— Contact Ryan Callahan at ryan.callahan@emory.edu

Week 3 Rife With Upsets, Excitement

By Alex Moskowitz Contributing Writer

From quarterback duels in Atlanta to remarkable upsets in Minneapolis and Detroit, NFL Week Three was a roller coaster ride: thrilling, unpredictable and truly entertaining.

It all started with a Thursday night thriller that featured two young, upand-coming teams: the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns. The Jets took control of the first half, leading 14-3 at halftime. But in the second half, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, the first overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, replaced a concussed quarterback Tyrod Taylor and played a nearly perfect game. Mayfield led the Browns to their first win in 635 days, meaning that Bud Light provided Browns fans with free beer.

Arguably one of the most thrilling games of the year between the New orleans Saints and the Atlanta

Falcons, epic performances from Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan were the highlight of Sunday’s game. The two former MVps’ stats for the game combined to account for 10 total touchdowns, 770 passing yards and zero interceptions.

Ultimately, the game came down to a coin flip with the teams tied 37-37 at the end of the fourth quarter, resulting in 10 minutes of overtime. The Saints won the coin toss at the beginning of overtime, meaning that a touchdown by Brees and the Saints offense would win the game. Ultimately, Brees orchestrated a masterful 80-yard touchdown drive capped off by a 1-yard quarterback sneak to win the game.

Even Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn tipped his cap to both offenses.

“I thought both offenses lit [the field] up,” Quinn said, according to a Saints press release. “They certainly got hot.”

The Kansas City Chiefs built off of their first two wins and further stake their claim as the NFL’s best team this season on Sunday. Through three games, the Chiefs have scored 15 offensive touchdowns, tying them with the 1998 49ers and the 2013 Broncos for the most touchdowns through the first three games of the year since the AFLNFL merger in 1966. They join the 2007 patriots as the only team since 1970 to score five or more touchdowns in each of their first three games.

While the Chiefs cemented their status among the NFL elite, other Super Bowl contenders flopped and lost to less talented teams with poor records. Those expected NFL powerhouses included the Minnesota Vikings, the New England patriots and the Jacksonville Jaguars who lost to the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans, respectively. The most shocking upset was the Vikings’ loss to the Bills, as the Vikings were

favored by 16 and a half points and were playing in their home stadium.

The Bills blew out the Vikings by 21 points as the host team failed to pass the 50-yard line until the second half against a Bills defense that had allowed 47 points in Week one and 33 points in Week Two. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer offered a blunt assessment of the loss.

“I don’t think we took [the Bills] too lightly,” Zimmer said, according to a postgame statement. “I think they came out and kicked our butts.”

The NFL rarely ever ceases to produce exciting, dramatic and actionpacked games. From explosive offenses to remarkable upsets, fans are left wanting more from arguably the most popular sport in America and eagerly anticipate exciting gameplay in Week Four.

— Contact Alex Moskowitz at apmosko@emory.edu

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEN’S TENNIS

Jemison, Bouchet Advance to ITA Cup By ryAn CAllAhAn Contributing Writer

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Senior defender Danielle Darius prepares to shoot in a match against Piedmont College (Ga.).

The Eagles shut out the Lions 6-0 on Sept. 21.

Eagles Take Flight on 3-Win Streak

By Anirudh Pidugu Staff Writer

The Emory women’s soccer team continued its strong form this weekend with two wins against piedmont College (Ga.) on Sept. 21 and Huntingdon College (Ala.) on Sept. 23, improving to a 6-2 season record.

Starting off the weekend, the Eagles shut out the No. 24 piedmont Lions 3-0. Freshman midfielder Arielle Williamson led the Eagles after coming off the bench in the 27th minute to record a brace. Sophomore midfielder Samantha Hilsee bagged a goal as well.

The Eagles survived an onslaught of scoring chances from the Lions within the first minutes of the game. But due to two goal line saves by Emory senior goalkeeper Dani Staffin and a shot

deflection off the Eagle crossbar, the contest remained scoreless.

Williamson opened the scoring in the 39th minute off a rebound from freshman forward Rachel White.

Hilsee added her goal soon after the halfway mark from a pass into the box from junior forward Shivani Beall.

Williamson secured the team’s victory with a final goal in the 70th minute.

The Eagles followed the victory two days later with a strong performance against the Huntingdon Hawks and a 6-0 victory that dragged the Hawks down to a 3-3-3 season record.

Hilsee impressed again for the Eagles, scoring two goals. Huntingdon only had one shot on goal, in stark contrast to the Eagles’ 17. Senior forward Abbe McCarter notched the only goal of the first half, and her fourth of the

MLS

Atlanta United Secures Playoffs Ticket By sAMMy John Contributing Writer Although “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown was in the crowd supporting Atlanta United FC, the game’s outcome was not strange at all with Atlanta earning their third consecutive victory. Atlanta thoroughly prevailed over a hapless Real Salt Lake, winning 2-0 in front of the thirdlargest crowd in franchise history at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

With the well-deserved three points, Atlanta now boasts a fourpoint lead at the top of the Eastern Conference in the MLS. Atlanta started the game brightly, enjoying an abundance of goal-scoring opportunities.

But the opening goal eluded them until shortly before halftime. A lobbed pass found midfielder Miguel Almiron, who dribbled into the box, driving against the Salt Lake defense. Almiron then served a late, looping cross from the endline to find defender Julian Gressel on the edge of the box. Gressel then calmly chested the ball and fired a wicked shot past Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando who had no time to react.

But Atlanta did not let up before the halftime whistle. The front three featuring forward Josef Martinez, forward Hector “Tito” Villalba and

Almiron pressed Salt Lake into giving up possession. Rimando saved Almiron’s curled shot but failed to recover as Gressel wasted a good chance and blasted the rebound over the crossbar.

Atlanta midfielder and acting team captain Jeff Larentowicz was pleased with the win. In particular, Larentowicz was impressed with Gressel’s contribution to the team, displayed with his vital goal and later assist.

After the halftime break, Salt Lake pushed for the equalizing goal. Salt Lake forward Jefferson Savarino wasted a good opportunity to level the score, firing a close shot off the bar.

But Atlanta persevered and added another goal through forward Villalba. From a throw in, Gressel lobbed the ball towards forward Josef Martinez, who deftly ducked under Gressel’s throw to allow the ball to fall to Villalba. From outside the box, Villalba fired a shot that hit the post, but the ball fortuitously bounced off Rimando’s back to roll into the net.

Although the team had a dynamic performance, Martinez had a relatively quiet game by his lofty standards, standards that pushed Martinez to break the MLS single season scoring record. Martinez’s quick one-touch

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season, off an assist from Beall. Head Coach Sue patberg said the team took needs to work on its starting speed.

“We started off too slow [and] casual,” patberg said. “We are definitely working through that.”

But the floodgates opened soon after the second half whistle. Hillsee scored two goals in the 48th and 58th minutes with assists off passes from sophomore defender Caroline Moore.

In the 63rd minute, Beall found the goal, her fourth of the season. Junior defender paige Santee and sophomore defender Jordan Fitzgerald finished off Huntingdon at the end of the second half with two late goals. Emory goalkeepers Staffin, junior Haley pratt and freshman Ellen Ziaja, along with

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The Emory men’s tennis team dominated the ITA South Regional Championships from Sept. 21-23 at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (Ga.). The team started hot on Friday, with seven of the eight competing singles players winning their first two matches and advancing to the Round of 16. The Eagles occupied the last three of the four spots in the singles tournament, with seniors Jonathan Jemison and Adrien Bouchet and freshman Andrew Ennes advancing to the semifinals.

After Jemison defeated junior Ritwik Chatterjee of Rhodes College (Tenn.) in the semifinals, he matched up against freshman teammate Andrew Esses, who had defeated Bouchet in the semifinals. Jemison defeated his teammate, 6-3, 6-0 in the finals. The four doubles teams also experienced success at the tournament. All four teams made the semifinals. Jemison and Bouchet won the doubles title over senior James Spaulding and sophomore Hayden Cassone, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, marking Bouchet’s second consecutive year claiming the doubles title.

Sophomore Sahil Raina said he wasn’t surprised by how well the team performed and praised how Head Coach John Browning prepared the team. “[Browning] trains us very hard,” Raina said. “We’re always the most fit team going into every tournament.

The most fit, hydrated, ready to go, stamina and endurance wise.”

Both Jemison and Bouchet were named the University Athletic Association Men’s Tennis Co-Athletes of the Week for their performances this past weekend.

For Jemison, one of the most decorated tennis players in Emory’s history, the event marked his second straight ITA South Regional Championship singles title and his fourth appearance in the championship match overall.

His doubles victory was also his second ITA doubles championship and his third appearance in the tournament.

Browning called Jemison’s achievements “remarkable.”

“It’s an amazing accomplishment,” Browning said. “I’ve been able to watch him grow since he was 18 years old and [see him become] a mature competitor on the court and a wonderful ambassador for Emory.”

Though the Eagles dominated the tournament, Browning believes the team still has room to grow. “[The tournament] was a really good starting point, but like I said, we have a long way to go and everybody has to commit to getting better physically [and] mentally in the next three months,” Browning said.

In the B Flight portion of the tournament, sophomore Alec Rabinowitz bested freshman teammate Connor Genschaw, 7-5, 6-4, to win the singles tournament on Sept. 23. Raina and

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MEN’S SOCCER

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Senior midfielder Aidan Datene reads the field in a match against Sewanee: The University of the South (Tenn.) on Sept. 25. Datene scored the first goal of the game after a corner kick.

Men Snag Eighth Victory of Season By dAniel huff Contributing Writer

The Emory men’s soccer team hosted the Sewanee: The University of the South (Tenn.) Tigers on Sept. 25 for a high-adrenaline match in which Emory came out ahead at 4-0, their fourth straight shutout and eighth consecutive victory. With their first-place rank in the conference (tied with the University of Rochester (N.Y.)) safe yet again, the Eagles’ red-hot start to the season is not losing any steam.

Neither team found any shots for the first 10 minutes of the game, at which point the pacing shifted. The Eagles rocked four shots on goal before

any answer from the Tigers. At 27 minutes remaining in the first half, senior midfielder Aidan Datene scored the first goal of the game for Emory off a post-corner kick skirmish. only seven minutes later, junior midfielder Jun Tsuru followed with a jaw-dropping goal, gracefully tapping the ball past the Sewanee goalkeeper after a breakaway.

The game continued with a noticeable increase in aggression from the Tigers that was quickly matched by the Eagles. Though few penalties were called in total, elbow swings and toe jabs began to look more intentional as the first half went on. A trip near the goal line gave junior midfielder Keegan

McCombie a penalty kick, which he promptly sank into the net.

The second half began without as much enthusiasm from either squad, but with all the aggression from the first half. After only 10 minutes, the Eagles put up their fourth goal of the game. A corner kick from Tsuru found junior midfielder William Jones, who took a shot that went wide. Senior midfielder Tyler Walsh then recovered the ball and placed a follow-up shot into the back-left corner of the goal. perhaps the night’s most remarkable statistic was that the game marked the Eagles’ sixth shutout this season. With

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