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Emory Events Calendar, Page 2

Staff Editorial, Page 6

Police Record, Page 2

Crossword Puzzle, Page 8

On Fire, Page 11

Student Life, Page 9

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Faculty Vote to Uphold Grievance Rejection Lecture-Track Faculty’s Attempt to Push Appeal Onto Agenda Denied By Dustin Slade Asst. News Editor Faculty members’ names, with the exclusion of GovCom Chair Keith Berland, have been omitted in accordance with the terms that allowed the Wheel to attend the faculty meeting.

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woop’s Week festivities continued at Asbury Circle during the event’s Wonderful Wednesday. Students took to the circle to play games, grab free Swoop’s Week T-shirts and food. The circus performance group, Imperial Opa, entertained students with stilt-walking acts and fire breathing stunts.

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Simon Performs Acoustic Set, Concludes Series By Lane Billings Managing Editor Musician and singer-songwriter Paul Simon performed an acoustic concert for a crowd of about 800 at the sold-out Emerson Concert Hall Tuesday evening. The concert marked the fourth and final event of the 12th Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature — a biannual series established in honor of Richard Ellmann, who served as the first Robert W. Woodruff Professor at Emory from 1980 to 1987. The series has brought prominent writers such as Seamus Heaney, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood to Emory in the past years. Simon opened his hour-long performance with a somber acoustic version of “The Sound of Silence.” Mark Stewart, a Manhattan-based multi-instrumentalist who has written music for films such as “Across the Universe” and “The Tempest,”

accompanied him on acoustic guitar. Stewart has been touring with Simon since 1998. “I’ve had a lot of fun over the past few days,” Simon said to the audience following a cover of the George Harrison-composed 1969 hit “Here Comes the Sun,” which Simon called his favorite Beatles’ song. “I’m very grateful for what I learned in the process.” Former U.S. Poet Laureate and colecturer Billy Collins joined Simon on the stage for a cover of the 1953 Junior Parker song “Mystery Train.” Collins played the tambourine, on which he has no formal training, and contributed background vocals. Several musicians joined in the performance as the evening progressed, including Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing and Director of the Ellmann Lectures Joseph Skibell on guitar; composer and Ellmann committee member Andy Teirstein on violin and harmonica; and Schwartz Center

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College faculty voted down a motion on Wednesday to reverse the College Grievance Committee’s decision to reject a grievance filed by 18 faculty members in the spring. The 13-page grievance, filed in April, claimed that the procedures leading to the department changes violated faculty governance principles and bylaws. It extensively cites Emory bylaws, minutes from Faculty Governance Committee (GovCom) and faculty meetings, governing principles and letters sent to administrators. In a response from the Grievance Committee dated April 14, the committee wrote that it does not have “any recommendations to make at this time.” The grievants have since expressed frustration over the fact that the response only addresses two sections of the entire grievance.

LTF Appeal Motion Voted Down

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Paul Simon performed in front of a packed Schwartz Center to conclude the Ellmann Lecture Series on Tuesday. Events Manager Becky Herring contributing vocals. Skibell said Simon’s manager asked if he would be interested in playing with Simon on stage just a few days before his arrival at Emory. “You’re the devil,” Skibell

responded jokingly to the manager. According to Skibell, Simon planned the group’s performance of “Mrs. Robinson” and “The Boxer” in about 20 minutes during sound

See AUDIENCE, Page 3

In addition to the grievance, three lecture-track faculty members are currently challenging the University’s termination of their contracts as a result of last fall’s department changes. However, GovCom recently declined to place this issue on the agenda for this past Wednesday’s faculty meeting. At the start of Wednesday’s meeting, a faculty member made a point of order to put the recent lecture-track faculty appeal on the agenda. “The Governance Committee is doing all it can to sort through this confusion including having invited the appellants to the most recent Governance Committee meeting at which we heard the concerns of

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the appellants, and the committee has not had the opportunity to meet again since we’ve heard from them,” GovCom Chair and Professor in the Department of Physics Keith Berland said. He added that the committee did not think the issue would dissipate if it was not heard at Wednesday’s meeting. Ultimately, Berland denied the request to put the appeal on the agenda because he said the issue had yet to be fully deliberated on by GovCom. A faculty member then motioned to appeal Berland’s decision. The faculty voted against the appeal 47-31.

Grievance Discussions and Vote When Berland presented the agenda point regarding the Grievance appeal hearing to the faculty, one professor clarified that the wording that was sent by appellants to the committee chair presented as part of the motion was not intended to be the motion for debate. He instead presented a two-part motion, asking the faculty to vote to “reverse the Grievance Committee’s decision to reject the grievance, using the prerogative given to the faculty in the bylaws, and at a later date, consider the findings of the forthcoming report from the Process Review Committee in order to decide the merits of the grievance itself.” The faculty then entered initial discussions over whether the Grievance Committee’s decision should be reversed. Some of the appellants and faculty members questioned the processes by which the Grievance Committee

See APPELLANTS’, Page 4

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Grant Funds Village to Close Roads for Nine New ‘Open Streets DeKalb’ MARBL Collections By Naomi Maisel Staff Writer

By Alyssa Posklensky Contributing Writer A recent grant of more than $100,000 will allow Emory’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL) to arrange and document nine collections of papers concerning 20th century AfricanAmerican women writers, musicians and artists, according to a Sept. 13 University press release. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant will fund a professional archivist who will spend two years working on the collection, according to the press release. The press release states that the collections of photographs, writings, compositions, letters and audiovisual material have been largely inaccessible to the public but have the potential

See ARCHIVIST, Page 4

“Open Streets DeKalb” is taking over Emory Village on Sunday, Sept. 29 with food and performers — including Rathskellar and a cappella groups — during a three-hour suspension of vehicle traffic to promote human-powered transportation. People are encouraged to bike, walk, dance and move around the village by means of transportation other than motor vehicles, said David Payne, a board member on the Alliance to Improve Emory Village (AIEV), as well as Emory’s senior director of operations for business and administration. Payne said he encourages people to “reclaim” the streets. North Decatur Rd. will be closed between the Lullwater Rd. roundabout and the Village roundabout. South Oxford Rd. will also be closed between the roundabout and Clifton Rd. The roundabouts will remain open to traffic. The event and the associated roadblocks will last from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Village restaurants will also take part in the event and be offering specials,

according to Payne. DeKalb County and AIEV are responsible for bringing “Open Streets DeKalb” to the Village. The event is based off of “Streets Alive,” a similar event that took place in Atlanta for several consecutive years, Payne said. Though Open Streets DeKalb has previously taken place in Virginia Highlands, this year is the first time it will take place in the Village. Payne said he hopes this will become an annual event for the Village. One way of reclaiming Emory Village is through human action, Payne said. The event will involve many types of human-powered activities, including a cappella groups, a fire-dancing performance and a giant chessboard run by a local high-school chess team. Emory students are encouraged to take part in human-powered transportation and to sign up to perform during the event. According to Payne, performances may include musical, dramatic or any other talent one wishes to display and may take “anywhere from 15 minutes

See STUDENTS, Page 5

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Comedian David Koechner performed at the Woodruff Health Sciences Administration Building Auditorium in front of a packed crowd of students during Swoop’s Week.

Koechner Brings Laughs to ‘Swoop’s Week’ By Rupsha Basu Asst. News Editor Comedian David Koechner joked about topics ranging from Emory’s campus activities to his own children yesterday as part of the Student Programming Council’s (SPC) Swoop’s Week. Koechner is best known for roles in the movie “Anchorman” and the television series “The Office.”

The performance was held at the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building (WHSCAB). “He’s pretty popular, like people know the face even if they don’t know the name from ‘Anchorman,’” SPC Homecoming Co-Chair and College senior Ashley London said. According to SPC Homecoming Co-Chair and College senior Chris Alfonso, people were already lined

up for the event an hour and a half before it started. A row was reserved for graduate students and alumni in the middle of the auditorium. The audience consisted mostly of undergraduate students, though Swoop’s Week events are open to all students. Koechner also poked fun at Emory’s alma mater and women’s

See COMEDIAN, Page 5

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NEWS ROUNDUP National, Local and Higher Education News • Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he wants to reach a resolution with world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program in three to six months, describing the deal as a starting point in easing U.S.-Iran relations. Rouhani, who has been in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, emphasized the necessity of a short timeline for negotiations over Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, as well as diplomats from the U.K., France, Russia, China and Germany in New York on Thursday. • Divers found human remains on the wrecked Costa Concordia on Thursday, possibly the last two missing passengers of the cruise liner that capsized in January 2012. Thirty-two of the 4,200 passengers died when the ship hit the rocky Italian island of Giglio in the Tyrrhenian Sea. A team of 500 engineers from 26 countries righted the ship, which stretches about three football fields in length and weighs about 114,000 tons, on

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Tuesday, Sept. 17. The cruise liner’s captain, Francesco Schettino, faces charges of manslaughter, causing a maritime disaster and abandoning ship with passengers still onboard. His trial resumes Monday, Sept. 30. • Former defensive back for the University of Georgia and the San Diego Chargers Paul Oliver committed suicide on Tuesday. Oliver, 29, leaves a wife and two children. Police found his body Tuesday night in a Marietta, Ga. home. A Cobb County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide by handgun, not unlike several other former NFL players — most recently, Patriots linebacker Junior Seau in May 2012 and Falcons safety Ray Easterling in April 2012 — suffering from brain disorders after too many hits to the head.

POLICE RECORD • On Sept. 17 at 4:40 p.m., Emory police received a call regarding a stolen bike. The bike was taken from the rack in front of Dobbs Hall. The chain lock was missing in addition to the bike. The two items were valued at $260. • On Sept. 17 at 6:00 p.m., Emory police received a call from a student located at the Goizueta Business School who reported that he left his wallet in his backpack in the room. According to the report, the individual never left the room but noticed his wallet was missing. The incident is under investigation. The following reports have been previously featured in the Police Record.

• In the last issue of the Wheel, the police record incorrectly mentioned the ninth floor of the Clifton Tower instead of Clairmont Tower. The Wheel reports and corrects all errors published in the newspaper and at emorywheel.com. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Arianna Skibell at arianna.skibell@emory.edu.

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The Emory Police Department was not available for comment by press time.

• On Sept. 9, Emory police received a call from an individual located at the Beta Theta Pi (Beta) house located at 15 Eagle Row. According to the individual, at around 11 p.m. while he was asleep, he awoke upon hearing his door open. An individual entered the room and said he was looking for drugs and whether Beta was the right fraternity to do that. Following the meeting, the next morning the individual noticed his wallet was missing. The subject has not been identified.

Chi party and was unable to say how much alcohol she consumed. The individual was walked by her friends to Emory hospital. • On Sept. 13 at 9:28 p.m., officers responded to a call on North Decatur Rd. of an individual throwing rocks into the street. The individual was located, and it was noted that the subject had some medical issues. The individual ceased throwing rocks after speaking with officers.

— Compiled by Asst. News Editor Dustin Slade

• On Sept. 13 at midnight, officers responded to a person down due to alcohol at Harris Hall. The female student claimed she was at a Sigma

Sept. 30, 1995 For the first time in Emory history, an entire class united for a community service project on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994. Emory College Freshman Seminar groups joined thousands of volunteers and staff from Hands On Atlanta for the fourth annual Hands On Atlanta Day, the first in which Emory was involved. Freshmen were transported to 125 different sites in Atlanta, where some projects included painting schools, planting trees, delivering meals, building wheelchair ramps, renovating project homes and painting over 100 city murals. The day began at 7:45 a.m. and involved more than 1,000 freshmen.

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FRIDAY Event: Graduate Students and Public Scholarship Time: 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: White Hall 102 Event: 20th Century String Quartet Masterpieces Time: 12 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum Reception Hall Event: “Feeling Beauty: The Sister Arts and the Neuroscience of Aesthetic Experience” Gabrielle Starr (Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, New York University) Time: 2–3 p.m. Location: White Hall 111 Event: Laney Homecoming Conversation Time: 3–4 p.m. Location: PAIS 290

I Play (Gender and Disguise)” Time: 7 p.m. Location: Theater Lab, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center Event: Emory Homecoming Food Truck Festival Time: 12–3 p.m. Location: Asbury Circle

Event: Emory Men’s Rugby Alumni Game Time: 7–9 p.m. Location: Candler Fields at Kaminsky Park

Event: Homecoming Festival & Parade Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: McDonough Field

Event: “The General” (1926/7) with “Coney Island” (1917) film screening Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 205

Event: 10th Annual J. Willis Hurst History of Medicine Symposium Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: School of Medicine Building 110

Event: Emory Homecoming Women’s Soccer Game Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

MONDAY

Event: IM Homecoming 5k Time: 8–10:30 a.m. Location: Start at the SAAC

Event: Athletics — Volleyball Time: 2:30–4 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

Event: Athletics — Volleyball Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

Event: Emory Homecoming Concert Feat. Dispatch Time: 2:30–4:30 p.m. Location: McDonough Field

Event: Athletics — Volleyball Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

SATURDAY

Event: Athletics — Volleyball Time: 5–6:30 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

Event: Back to Class: Faculty & Alumni Panel Sessions Time: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: Candler School of Theology

Event: Bridging the Cultural Gap: Cultural Integration for Foreign Students Time: 5:30–7 p.m. Location: Emory Law School G575

Event: Athletics — Men’s Soccer Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

Event: Emory University Worship with the Rev. Dr. Barbara Patterson Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: Cannon Chapel

Event: Emory Homecoming Men’s Soccer Game

Event: Athletics — Women’s Soccer Time: 1–3 p.m.

Event: Shakespeare: “I Am Not That

Location: Woodruff P.E. Center

SUNDAY

Event: Noble Reads Book Club Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: Emory Bookstore, First Floor Event: Productivity Tools Workshop Time: 2:30–3:45 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library 310 Event: Visual Types, Antitypes and Parables Time: 4–6 p.m. Location: Candler School of Theology 102 Event: Drawing Class @ the Carlos Time: 7–8:30 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum, Level Three Galleries

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tudents crowded Asbury Circle during Swoop’s Week’s Wonderful Wednesday. The Student Programming Council threw out free homecoming shirts to eager students during the event. Students could also take advantage of the free food, games and performances at Asbury Circle.

Audience Members Say Simon Concert Was a Moving, Rare Experience several weeks in advance. College junior Gus Cook attended check. the concert and commented that he “I thought it was a beautiful, gra- felt like he was one of “15 to 20” cious gesture — and an expression of Emory students in the audience. Paul’s happiness with “Many of his time at Emory — my friends who that he welcomed us entered the ticket “It was a rare on stage,” he said. lottery came up experience to be able Following the empty handed, to listen to a musical group performance of and all other tick“The Boxer,” Simon artist speak about [his] ets were gone in cleared the stage to less than an hour work...” play “American Tune” ... [The concert] before receiving an made students — Hannah Power, feel like uninvited honorary gift from College senior guests,” Skibell and departCook ing the stage amid a said. standing ovation and pleas for an Other Emory students enjoyed the encore. intimate atmosphere the small conTickets to the concert opened to cert hall provided. the general community on Aug. 26 at College senior Hannah Power 10 a.m., and were gone after an hour. attended every lecture of the series. In addition, students were eligible “It was a rare experience to be to enter an online lottery for tickets able to listen to a musical artist speak

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about [his] work in such a candid “[Simon] has never done anything way,” she said. “I feel very lucky and like this before, and in all likelihood, thankful to have been able to go to he will never do something like this the lecture series, and it will defi- again,” Skibell said. “We were all nitely be one of my most cherished very lucky to have witnessed it and memories of my Emory career. been a part of it. Alexandra Stern, “We sometimes a first-year gradutake for granted the ate student at the we have “[Simon] opening with resources Rollins School of at Emory, resources ‘The Sound of Silence’ that allow us to do Public Health, said she secured a tickunheard-of things brought tears to my et just 30 minutes like this,” Skibell eyes.” before the show said. “I hope the began. energy this week— Alexandra Stern, end has generated “I was ecstatfirst-year graduate student at will remind us all ic when I got the Rollins School of Public Health of what we can do, chance to come,” she said. “[Simon] what we can faciliopening with ‘The tate, when we come Sound of Silence’ brought tears to together as a community and put our my eyes.” resources behind the things — like Simon, 71, still tours and records art and song — that matter.” — Contact Lane Billings at music but rarely performs for small lane.billings@emory.edu audiences or at universities.

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Archivist Says New Collections Will Expand Educational Opportunities Continued from Page 1

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tudents joined the Student Programming Council in a game of real-life Angry Birds on McDonough Field Tuesday as part of the Swoop’s Week festivities. The game, called “Angry Eagles,” asked students to launch a ball across the field via catapult towards stacked boxes with green “pigs” on top. Students got a free Swoop’s Week shirt for each “pig” they knocked off.

to benefit scholars from a wide range of interdisciplinary fields. The collections include the papers of novelist, playwright and activist Pearl Cleage; scholar and filmmaker Delilah Jackson; educator, artist and author Samella Lewis; newspaper publisher and activist Almena Lomax; author and playwright May Miller; composer and educator Undine Smith Moore; musician and author Geneva Southall; artist, writer and editor Mildred Thompson; and poet and novelist Sarah Wright, according to the press release. Each collection will reveal personal and professional relationships that helped shape each woman’s life and work. Both scholars and the Emory community heavily use similar papers at MARBL, including those of Alice Walker and Lucille Clifton. Sarah Quigley, manuscript archivist at the MARBL library and author of the grant application, said that the receiving the grant for this project took approximately a year. The process is similar to the methods many libraries use to expand their work beyond the ability of the fulltime staff. “MARBL has been acquiring African-American literary collections for years,” Quigley said. “Each collection was acquired either directly from the creator [of the collection]

herself, or from her family.” According to Quigley, scholars will have easier access to the new items, and professors can now use the documents in class assignments. The collections are important to researchers because each woman, through their chosen media, opened new paths. Sabrina Paxton, College freshman and History major, said that when this collection becomes accessible, it will present a new perspective on the time period, which she said she hopes will be utilized in her history classes. Carol Anderson, associate professor of African American Studies, said in the press release that the value of the grant is “Mastercard-priceless” and the newly accessible information will be a “quantum leap” in knowledge from the time period. Francille Rusan Wilson, associate professor of an American Studies and Ethnicity and History at the University of Southern California who wrote a letter of recommendation for the grant, said in the University press release, “The available archives for black women’s studies remain spare and scattered, reflecting their ‘triple oppressions’ of race, gender and class, forcing scholars to continue to develop innovative techniques for finding black women in the archives.” — Contact Alyssa Posklensky at alyssa.posklensky@emory.edu

Appellants’ Motion Split Into Two Resolutions; First Motion Rejected, Second Dropped Continued from Page 1 came to the conclusion to reject the grievance as the committee operates in confidentiality. “Rather then fully investigating the grievance, the Grievance Committee held a single meeting, and they consulted the minutes from a single GovCom meeting which was in October 2012 after the cuts were announced,” one of the appellants said. The chair of the Grievance Committee read a statement clarifying the issue. “Like the Promotion and Tenure Committee and other bodies charged with addressing important, sensitive personal issues, the work of the grievance committee is confidential and is treated as such in accordance with the

official Emory standards of conduct,” the Chair said. The Chair said the committee wrote a letter to Dean of the College Robin Forman and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Claire Sterk that summarized the committee’s findings in an effort to preserve confidentiality. The Chair explained that the letter was then forwarded to the petitioners as a courtesy and never intended to be a full accounting of the procedures. The Chair added that therefore, the motion’s description of the process followed was inaccurate. The point of confidentiality made understanding the processes by which the Grievance Committee made its decision difficult, according to some

faculty members. “You send [an appeal] into a committee — they don’t have to tell you what they do. They don’t address a thing. They reject it. You come to the faculty, and they say, ‘eh, it’s too messy, and there’s going to be blood on the floor, so we’re not going to deal with it,’” one of the appellants said. “Where are we going to end up? It’s carte blanche for people to do whatever they want and walk away.” Some faculty members said they believe the committee’s confidentiality practices should be observed due to the sensitivity of the information. Some faculty members said the committee made the correct ruling, regardless of confidentiality. “I do want to express that’s a little frustrating to me that full professors,

many of whom have served on the Tenure Promotion Committee, are very well aware of the importance of decisions related to people’s jobs,” one professor said. “To say how we feel based on a letter that does not describe everything that we’re frustrated with — what [the appellants] decided is frustrating to me. These are people who tried very hard to reach a thoughtful decision and were very well aware [of] how important it was.” Although the committee’s confidentiality was an issue, transparency as a whole in faculty governance at Emory was also discussed. “Who is it about next time when somebody decides to take similar actions against your program, your job and there is no accountability, no

transparency, no response and this faculty fails to act? Good luck. Have a lot of fun with that,” one of the appellants said. “Forget us. You don’t have to like us. You don’t have to agree with us. Think of yourselves.” After discussing the motion, the faculty determined that it should be split into two motions for the sake of clarity. The faculty voted against the first motion, which asked to “reverse the Grievance Committee’s decision to reject the grievance, using the prerogative given to the faculty in the bylaws.” Thus, the Grievance Committee’s decision to reject the grievance was upheld. As a result of the first motion’s failure, the appellant who raised the

motion dropped the second motion, and the meeting was adjourned. Prior to the debate regarding the Grievance Committee appeal, the Process Review Committee also made five initial recommendations that were outlined in a flyer to the faculty body. The recommendations included the development of a new vision for the College in consultation with the dean, the establishment of electronic voting to give all faculty a voice, the inclusion of faculty in decisions to create or close programs and a review of the structure and processes of current College standing committees. The next faculty meeting will be held Oct. 30.

— Contact Dustin Slade at dpslade@emory.edu

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Boston U. Prof. Convicted of Homicide By Trisha Thadani Boston U., Daily Free Press Former Boston University professor Robert Zelnick was found guilty Tuesday of vehicular homicide in a case involving the death of a motorcyclist dating back to 2011. Plymouth Country Assistant District Attorney Peter Maguire said Judge Thomas Kirkman found Zelnick, a former journalism professor, guilty on Tuesday. Kirkman convicted Zelnick for the negligent operation of a motor vehicle, which caused the death of Brendan Kennedy, a 26-year-old motorcyclist from Plymouth. The fatal accident occurred when Zelnick, driving home after a round of golf on Oct. 7, 2011, failed to see Kennedy in the oncoming lane when making a left turn onto the highway. He struck Kennedy, who was on his motorcycle, at the intersection of Clark Road and Route 3. “He [Zelnick] was convicted after the trial and he was sentenced to three years probation and a mandatory license loss during that time,” Maguire said. Maguire said one is convicted of vehicular manslaughter if he or she operates a motor vehicle negligently

or recklessly, resulting in the death of another. He said the incident involving Zelnick and Kennedy was ultimately considered more than just an accident, and was treated legally as such, due to Zelnick’s careless driving. Maguire said Zelnick originally pleaded not guilty, claiming he was not driving negligently. However, he was found guilty after a twoday bench trial at Plymouth District Court. In addition to three years probation and a temporarily suspended license, Defense Attorney Raffi Yessayan said court officials also ordered Zelnick to send a written apology letter to the Kennedy family. “It was an appropriate sentence given the circumstances,” Yessayan said. “There was nothing intentional, malicious or reckless in what Mr. Zelnick did.” Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in this incident, Yessayan said. Due to this information, and the fact that Zelnick did not intentionally or maliciously hit Kennedy, the judge did not deem it necessary to sentence Zelnick to jail time. “He [Zelnick] was just somebody who went to make a left turn,” Yessayan said. “Somebody is dead,

but a lot of times you have someone drunk driving, causing an accident and causing someone’s death, or speeding or racing or operating recklessly or something very dangerous.” Yessayan said although Zelnick’s license is only temporarily suspended, he has not driven since the incident and does not plan on doing so even after his sentence is over. This incident has taken a major toll on Zelnick, Yessayan commented. In addition to stress brought on by the accident, Zelnick is currently dealing with health issues, and is grieving along with the Kennedy family. “Out of respect for the Kennedy family, he [Zelnick] offers his condolences to them — both families have been destroyed,” Yessayan said. “The Kennedy family has lost a son tragically, and they are not going to have him back, and this has had a significant impact on his [Zelnick’s] health and well-being.” Yessayan offered his personal condolences to both of the the Zelnick and Kennedy families. “I hope someday they can move on with their lives,” Yessayan said. “I know how difficult it is going to be able to do that over the loss of a young man.”

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soccer. “If you can get from 16 to 26 without getting herpes, that is the f--king greatest decade of your life,” he joked. The audience responded with laughter. In the past, the comedians for Homecoming Week performed in Glenn Memorial Auditorium. This year, due to past complaints, the venue was changed, according to SPC Vice President and College senior Graham Brooks. He said that SPC wanted to take precautions and not risk offending anyone. “As irony would have it, my set is one long prayer,” he joked. While Koechner stayed away from the church, he made jokes about other potentially controversial subjects, including the usefulness of a linguistics degree, the benefits of wearing a burqa and an impression of his gay neighbor Roy. SPC also wanted the performance to have a more professional feel with an auditorium and a packed house, Brooks said. Usually, the balcony area of Glenn Memorial is mostly empty at these types of events. Glenn Memorial holds around 1,000 people whereas the WHSCAB holds around

500, according to SPC President and Goizueta Business School senior Raghvi Anand. The opening act for Koechner was comedian Nick Rutherford, founder of sketch comedy troupe “Good Neighbor.” The audience laughed at Rutherford’s set, which included jokes about electric hand dryers and a run-in with a police officer while he was drinking alcohol in his car. Some even said that they preferred him to Koechner. “I thought this guy wasn’t even trying that hard. I liked the opening one better,“ College sophomore Laura Flint said. Flint also said she enjoyed last year’s comedian, Amy Schumer, more than Koechner. College freshman Kevin Yang said he thought Koechner was pretty funny and especially enjoyed his pop culture references. SPC’s Homecoming committee begins compiling a list of potential acts months in advance in preparation for Swoop’s Week. According to Alfonso and London, this year SPC was able to obtain its top choices for the comedian and the two concerts, which will feature DJ Danny Avila and rock band Dispatch.

to three hours.” AIEV is looking for jugglers, mime artists, debaters, musicians and comedians as examples of the types of talents for the event, according to their website. “We are very excited for Emory Spirit to extend to the Village and will do our best despite stage fright knowing Doc Chey’s will be watching,” Josh Jacobs, College junior and Rathskellar Emperor, said about the group’s upcoming performance this Sunday. College junior David Shortell, speaking on behalf of the student a cappella group No Strings Attached, added that the group “loves performing in the community” and positively representing Emory. Shortell added that the group “hopes to see a good crowd out there.” To reserve a timeslot and location, prospective performers should contact Shane Mixon, the owner of Village restaurant Saba, prior to the event, according to the event’s website.

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ormer U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins joined singer-songwriter Paul Simon at the final event of the Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday. Collins walked on stage to join Simon in signing “Mystery Train.” Collins remained on stage and accompanied Simon playing the tambourine.

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Simon Series Satisfies, Soars But More Tickets Should Go to Students Often the category of literature is reserved for prose writers. Fortunately for the Emory community, this year’s Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature broadened that traditional definition by bringing musician and singer-songwriter Paul Simon to campus this past week. Simon’s music has been widely acclaimed as not just both musically sophisticated but also lyrically brilliant. We at the Wheel are glad that the Ellmann Lectures committee recognized Simon as an excellent lecturer for this series. We are even more pleased at how smoothly the lectures went this year. Throughout the series, Simon was real with his audience. He explored his musical process as well as shared anecdotes from his childhood and Simon & Garfunkel days. He covered much autobiographical ground, from the moment he realized he wanted to be a musician at 12, while sitting on his parents’ back porch in New York to the day he found out one of his songs had made it into the top 60 on the Billboard charts. The creative conversation between former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins and Simon was especially dynamic. The two compared songwriting to writing poems, discussing the intricacies and the subtle differences between the two. Collins explained that the conversation was not the first time the two had met and discussed their work. This was evident by the witty banter and repartee the two shared. The last event, the concert, was an intimate affair held in Emerson Concert Hall. Simon played an acoustic set with musician Mark Stewart, as well as some guest performers from the Ellmann Committee. Simon opened with “The Sound of Silence” to roars of applause. We at the Wheel appreciate how Simon and the Ellmann committee allowed the concert to display Simon’s lyricism without turning into a more traditional rowdy concert. It felt more like a reading and creative display. While we feel the Ellmann lectures were a huge success this year, we question whether enough tickets were set a side for students. Additionally, ticket distribution began at 10 a.m. on a Monday morning, a popular time for many classes. We would also like to commend the Ellmann committee and those involved in the event planning for flawlessly rescheduling the lectures after they were cancelled last semester. As the committee begins to plan for the next Ellmann Lecturer, we hope that they will continue to broaden the definition of literature by bringing another inspirational and acclaimed artist. If this year is any indication of what’s to come, the Ellmann series is sure to expand and flourish, continuing to remind the Emory community the important and meaningful place the arts hold on this campus and in this community.

Overcoming the Oxford Ostracization It’s a Preventable Two-Way Street People often speak of a disconnect between the students at Emory College and Oxford College. It is our impression, at the Wheel, that for many, there exists a stigma on Emory’s main campus against Oxford continuees. But this stigma is not necessarily one-directional. We feel there is also an existing Emory College stereotype perpetuated by some Oxford students. The perpetuation of these stereotypes on both sides may be preventing the two Colleges from learning and growing from each other. Both campuses have much to offer. We at the Wheel would like to address this issue and suggest a few ways to impede these stereotypes. It is our understanding that some Emory students use derogatory names (like “Oxtard”) to describe Oxford students, while some Oxford students are critical of Emory’s lacking community and sense of entitlement. Emory students often complain that Oxford students keep to themselves; Oxford students complain that Emory students aren’t welcoming. And the assumptions go on. Of course, the desire to stay attached to a long-standing group of friends is natural — but cliques are not inevitable. If we want to build a community that bridges the two Emory experiences, we must make a more concerted effort to see past convenient stereotypes and get to know one another. This is a process that goes both ways. Many students become heavily involved at Oxford and find it difficult to find equivalent organizations or clubs on main campus. We at the Wheel feel frustrated that some Emory College and Oxford College students have not found a better way to get to know each other and alleviate existing stereotypes. Although we know that this may not apply to all Emory and Oxford students, we feel that these are stereotypes are prevalent enough to merit attention. One potential avenue to reconcile this is issue is through student organization outreach. We propose that Emory College student organizations send members to Oxford’s campus in the spring of each year to recruit Oxford students. This way, Oxford students will have a better idea of the opportunities on main campus and are provided with contacts to reach out to junior year. We also encourage Oxford continuees to give Emory students a chance and to get involved on main campus their junior year. In addition to student initiatives on this matter, we encourage the administration to brainstorm effective ways to bring our two Colleges together and eradicate existing stigma. We at the Wheel feel it is essential to raise awareness on the issue, to call it what it is and work to change it. Name-calling and ostracizing is not acceptable on either side; no culture is more valuable than another, and it’s absurd that some students on both sides believe this. We recommend that both Emory and Oxford students stop “claiming” their territory and get to know each other. We encourage SGA President and College senior Raj Patel to follow through with his campaign to further meld the two schools, as he had many ideas on the issue. We must transcend the physical distance between the two schools. After all, we are Emory University, one large entity filled with acceptance and diversity. The above staff editorials represent the majority opinion of the Wheel’s

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Reports obtained by the Wheel have found that some of the statements in this article editorial board. are allegations. However, given the nature of the subject, we recognize this opinion as a relevant and prominent one and find it still worthy of print. Recent revelations force Emory cuts back HE MORY HEEL onto the agenda. Far from acting ethically or Arianna Skibell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF in the spirit of dialogue, the Emory administration fraudulently and secretly rigged the Jordan Friedman Executive Editor document that governs lecture-track faculty Volume 95 | Number 9 Lane Billings Managing Editor employment. They did so in order to make the cuts unappealable and invincible to the News Editor Asst. Sports Editor Business and Advertising Nicholas Sommariva Ryan Smith faculty process. Editorials Editor Features Editor Akeel Williams BUSINESS MANAGER A document titled “Appointment and Priyanka Krishnamurthy Nick Bradley Sports Editor Blaire Chennault Sales Manager Copy Chief Review of Lecture-Track Faculty” (ARLTF) Nathaniel Ludewig Sonam Vashi Maggie Daorai Design Manager Student Life Editor governs changes in lecture-track employment, Associate Editors Jenna Kingsley Justin Groot and thus the cuts and thus also the appeal Account Executives Arts & Entertainment Editor Vincent Xu Emelia Fredlick Bryce Robertson, Lena Erpaiboon, Salaar Ahmed, of the cuts. The Governance Committee Emily Lin Photo Editor Christopher Hwang Przybylski, Annabelle Zhuno, Julia Online Editor James Crissman (GovCom) recently rejected the affected facLeonardos Ross Fogg Asst. News Editors Business/Advertising Office Number ulty’s appeal, citing the following clause, Karishma Mehrotra (404) 727-6178 Dustin Slade which states an appeal of a contract terminaRupsha Basu tion can only continue “if the College plans to continue supporting the position.” GovCom states the policy is clear: because The Emory Wheel welcomes letters and op-ed submissions from the Emory community. the College doesn’t plan to support the posiLetters should be limited to 300 words and op-eds should be limited to 700. Those selected tions, the firings can’t be appealed. may be shortened to fit allotted space or edited for grammar, punctuation and libelous content. But this clause, also initially cited to justify Submissions reflect the opinions of individual writers and not of the Wheel Editorial Board the cuts, was never shown to faculty or voted or Emory University. Send e-mail to askibel@emory.edu or postal mail to The Emory Wheel, on. The Lecture-Track Faculty (LTF) comDrawer W, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. mittee votes on all changes in the ARLTF. But Hiram Maxim, chair of the LTF commit-

tee, says, “We did not make any revisions to 6a and I was not aware that any changes had been made.” How curious! How did it get added? It does not appear in previous versions of the document, but showed up sometime in September. The PDF’s document history shows it was modified by “slee03” on Aug. 12, 2012. “Slee03” is Susan Lee, executive assistant to College Dean Robin Forman. I believe that the administration secretly doctored the ARLTF in order to make it impossible for faculty to appeal their firings. They did so before the cuts were announced, no doubt in anticipation of vigorous appeals. Everything the administration has said to try to justify these cuts in terms of process is, for lack of a better phrase, total crap. Bald-faced lies. In making the change, the administration seems to have worked in concert, unofficially and in secret, with a few faculty members on the LTF committee, including Michael Elliott, senior associate dean of faculty. Elliott claims the clause is “a change of clarification rather than change of substance,” and thus did not need to be voted on. This is simply false. The clause is absolutely decisive. The additional clause is what GovCom cited in order to deny the appeal. It is what the administration cited to justify the cuts, and what the Lecture-Track Faculty Promotion Committee (LTFPC) cited to deny the initial appeal of termination of contracts. How, then, could it merely be a change in

phrasing? It’s obvious why the administration didn’t want the doctored clause to be voted on. Functionally, the clause bans the appeal of employment decisions. An appeal presumes disagreement between the two parties (here the administration and the department). But the doctored policy only allows an appeal process if both parties agree, i.e. if the administration wants to keep the position. Thus, under this doctored policy there can be no appeal of administration employment decisions. This administration believes they can lie to you, illegally fire faculty and secretly change governance policy to make it all okay. It is no exaggeration to call this sort of power dictatorial; to have unappealable authority is to be a dictator by definition. This goes beyond the cuts and speaks to what Emory is. Is it merely a sandbox for the administration? They seem to certainly think so. Even if you support the cuts, how could you have confidence in this administration? How can you have confidence in those that lie through their teeth, that speak of ethics and process but secretly undermine both? Emory deserves better. After SAT fraud, a $1.5 million settlement of Medicare fraud and now what appears to be employment contract fraud, Emory deserves integrity. This administration has none. Perhaps their employment contracts should be terminated. David Mullins is a College senior from Austin, Texas.

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Reactions to Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Quasi-Fillibuster DAVID GIFFIN

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Launching Cruz Missiles at Obamacare

Republicans Should Reevaluate Reality

History was made this week when Senator Such harm has been demonstrated clearly Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke for a continuous 21 in recent weeks. Forbes recently reported hours and 19 minutes, giving the fourth-lon- that, instead of driving down health care costs for families by $2500 as President gest speech in United States Senate history. Of course, we’ve seen quite a few mar- Obama famously advertised, Obamacare will athon speeches from political leaders in actually drive premiums for families up by recent history. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) almost $7,500. The Washington Examiner spoke for over 12 hours this past spring dur- also reported that new Obamacare regulaing a filibuster intended to prod Attorney tions could triple health care costs for men General Eric Holder to confirm whether or and double them for women. not the President had the legal authority to authorize drone strikes against American citizens on American soil. And over this past summer, Texas Democrat Wendy Davis filibustered for 11 hours in an effort to prevent new abortion regulations from being passed in Texas. So what was so special about Senator Cruz’s speech, apart from its length? After all, it wasn’t quite as dramatic as Davis’s speech, nor did it attract a mob of unruly protesters Katrina Worsham | Staff as hers did. And it wasn’t even a true filibuster like Senator Paul’s was but was instead merely a speech designed to use up as much debate time as possible. So what was its purpose? Simply put, Ted Cruz was speaking Further, Tuesday’s USA Today reported against the vote for cloture that would end debate on the continuing resolution to fund that a “glitch” in the law could mean that government. The House recently passed such 500,000 children could go uninsured, even if a measure, as the nation’s debt ceiling is fast their parents have employer coverage. Due to these and other problems with the approaching, but the Senate’s version of the bill contained one crucial difference: unlike law, steadily growing numbers of Americans the House, the Senate bill includes funding oppose it. The Real Clear Politics average of polls currently shows 52 percent of for the Affordable Care Act. Some cynics and left-leaning pundits Americans opposing Obamacare and only have decried this most recent effort by 38.7 percent in favor of the law. That’s a Republicans to stop the complete imple- remarkable 13.3-point spread, and it demmentation of Obamacare as something of an onstrates how now, more than ever, the anarchist’s veto: instead of being “respon- American people vehemently oppose the sible” and funding the health care law, the law. Senator Ted Cruz, in speaking for over 21 GOP would rather risk shutting the whole hours, focused on this main point: that the government down. This view is both ill-informed about American people have rejected Obamacare what actually takes place if the government and that the government wasn’t listening to shuts down (hint: essential services will their demands. He read tweets and letters still run and the Apocalypse will not begin) from concerned citizens and was joined by and entirely misses the key point of the other senators, including Rand Paul, who echoed his message. Cruz struck at the heart Republicans’ efforts. Republicans, by passing the continuing of the problem: the government has failed resolution, have publicly stated their willing- to serve the will of its constituents. “At the ness to fund and maintain all of the other end of the day we don’t work for those holdspending increases put forward by Barack ing cocktail parties in Washington D.C. We Obama during his time in office. Obamacare don’t work for the intelligentsia who live in is the sole exception, because the harm that cities and write editorials for big newspapers. will come from it is so great that conserva- We work for the American people.” Opponents of the Republican effort to tives believe it must be stopped.

defund Obamacare are not entirely unfounded in their critiques. The continuing resolution bill will likely not pass a Presidential veto, and certain provisions of Obamacare were written in such a way that they couldn’t be defunded through this tactic. The Republican strategy, however, poses a very interesting strategic problem for Democrats. As I stated previously, the Republicans are willing to fund the entire government — spending increases and all — with the exception of the Affordable Care Act. So while Democrats may talk of apocalyptic (but not really) government shutdowns, the only point at issue is the funding of one specific law: Obamacare. This raises a significant question: are Democrats, in the interest of continued government operations, willing to pass a spending bill that doesn’t include the ACA? Or, are they so committed to funding the ACA that they are willing to run the continuing resolution into the ground and virtually guarantee a government shutdown (which they have openly railed against) in the process? If the government does shut down, whose fault will it really be? Republicans, for not wanting to fund the ACA in the first place? Or Democrats, who were so committed to supporting the ACA (over and against the opposition of a large majority of Americans) that they refused to fund the whole government over that single issue? The answer to that question may never be clear. However, what is clear is that Senator Ted Cruz used his marathon speech to bring this issue directly to the front of the media cycle. Though opinion on his speech has been divided, he has succeeded (much like Senator Rand Paul with the issue of drones) in bringing the issue of the Affordable Care Act back into public awareness. The bill is less popular than ever before, and now that unpopularity has been pushed back onto the airwaves to be debated and discussed, as it should be. Apparently, if you want to renew a fight against a bloated and harmful health care law, all you have to do is launch a Cruz missile over the airwaves. David Giffin is an Alumnus of the Masters program in Theological Studies at the Candler School of Theology and is currently attending law school at Wake Forest University. He is from Charleston, Ill.

Congressional Republicans desperately need a civics lesson. A normal, functioning Congress is comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which work together to occasionally create bills designed to maybe help our country and respond to the needs of its citizens. If a majority of the members of the House (and usually the Senate) vote in favor of a bill, it goes to the president who can sign it into law or veto it. Congress can, however, override a veto with a two-thirds majority. This is how the legislative branch works and that has not changed. In fact, it’s about as simple as “Schoolhouse Rock!,” but for some reason, a substantial amount of Congress cannot grasp an idea that many children thoroughly understand. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, popularly known as “Obamacare,” is a law. This seems relatively important, so it is worth repeating — the health care reform law was passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2010 following the same procedure as any other bill. For some reason, Republicans don’t seem to get that, or maybe they simply don’t want to accept it. They think perhaps if they close their eyes and click their ruby red slippers together, it might just disappear. There was also a substantial repeal effort that fell short when the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in June of 2012 on the basis that the federal government has the power to tax. The last possible chance of ridding the country of the law was shot down on Nov. 6, 2012 when, despite a similar theme of conservatives closing their eyes and ears to most polling data and wishfully ignoring the imminent reality, President Obama was handily re-elected. Another wonderful contradiction in this alternative universe is that the persistent effort to repeal the law would fail in the Democratically-controlled Senate and would — let’s say more than likely — be vetoed by the president who bears the colloquial name of the law. In fact, the party of so-called fiscal responsibility has voted over 40 times to repeal the law, which has cost taxpayers over $55 million. One might find this civic misunderstanding to be puzzling; the Tea Party is supposed

to champion and defend the Constitution, but appears never to have read it. So of course it is natural to expect that some buffoon like Ted Cruz, a Republican Texas Senator, would pull a political stunt like a pseudo-filibuster and try to defund the health care law at the risk of causing the federal government to default on its debt. His silly yet damaging antics are not necessarily worth mentioning, but it is important to make the distinction that the guy just stood up and talked for a really long time. There was a specified ending time to his rambling and he wasn’t really filibustering to stop any legislation from passing. He was simply indulging the wet dreams of Tea Party conservatives who live in another dimension where they can get their way while ignoring anyone who disagrees with them. The problem here is not the threat of a long-term government shutdown or even the conservative media promoting nonsensical actions like a false filibuster. The problem is that one of only two major political parties in America does not base its actions and decisions in reality.If issues like unemployment, failing schools, insufficient environmental regulation and international conflict are to be solved, there needs to be at least two healthy political parties that embrace reality and work together to improve it. For the past few years, there has been only one such party. The reality is that in the United States, there is a centrist party, a right-wing party and a gang of crypto-fascist thugs that prevent reasonable discourse and lack the ability to respond to very serious problems our country faces. Perhaps shifting the conversation away from the issues and toward the bizarre is exactly what the Republicans aim to do. They certainly don’t have any new ideas of their own that are widely supported by Americans. Maybe reading “Green Eggs and Ham” is a better alternative to admitting that they are out of ideas and are at risk of becoming irrelevant. Until they realize this, we can only expect further bizarre monologues and collective delusion from Capitol Hill. Online Editor Ross Fogg is a College senior from Fayetteville, Ga.

The True(r) Meaning of Sustainability A Response to Staff Writer Rhett Henry’s Article on Environmentalism IOULIA FENTON I was pleased to spot College junior and

Wheel staff writer Rhett Henry’s editorial entitled “The True Meaning of Sustainability” appear in the Sept. 19 edition of The Emory Wheel. As I began to scan the lines, I was hoping to read something inspiring. Instead, while I agreed with some of Henry’s analysis, his outright dismissal of the sustainability movement as superficial is entirely non-constructive. He failed to capture the dynamic and exciting processes of change that we can see all around us. Henry’s biggest gripe with the sustainability movement is that “Sustainability does not question capitalism or its associate consumerism. So long as the workplace is lit with lowenergy bulbs and low-flow toilets, who cares that the worker is still tied to a hellish wage system?” he asks rhetorically. This critique takes a very narrow definition of sustainability and is quite incorrect in its appraisal of some of the actors of and actions in sustainability. Firstly, Henry explicitly states that “[a] s it is understood, ‘sustainability’ is a move towards creating ways in which society may persist and develop in a way that is sustainable for both society and the environment” (emphasis is my own). However, he still seems to think that issues of a sustainable society do not enter the thoughts or the discourse of those pursuing sustainability. While this might be true for some, he would not have to look far to see just how many people do care “that the worker is still tied to a hellish wage system.” Scores of people are questioning the structure, are working tirelessly to find alternatives and are, in the name of sustainability, shining the spotlight on social justice issues like worker rights. A number of Emory faculty and students, for example, are involved with the Coalition for Immokalee Workers (CIW), whose decadelong Campaign for Fair Food has raised the piece-rate pay of many Florida tomato pickers by 42 percent — enough to provide a fair living wage, at least for now. The Campaign and its local supporters will be protesting outside the Ponce de Leon

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Publix on the eve of Oct. 3 to ask the supermarket chain to join other companies and pay just one cent more per pound of tomatoes they buy. Secondly, I am in complete agreement that the greater problem of unsustainability is systemic, and that greater structural changes are needed that challenge the foundations on which the system is built. However, the mere thought of that task is

huge and daunting enough to paralyze many people into complete inaction. Henry’s derision of “small acts” of using “low-energy bulbs,” “low-flow toilets,” “recycled bath water” and “safer plastic” misses the bigger picture. It is true that some of these changes fit very well with the capitalist “maddening pursuit of profit,” because they save people and businesses money — using low-energy light

bulbs costs you less. And many corporations and individuals implement such initiatives in an attempt simply to greenwash their image rather than institute any real change. However, something else is happening too — awareness of environmental and social issues is spreading and causing people to act. Being conscious of climate change and its causal factors or the suffering of farm workers who bring food to our table is part of the

solution, not the problem. The seemingly small acts of choosing to ride a bike instead of driving a car, using less water and air-conditioning and consciously buying products made of safer and more socially and environmentally sustainable materials are also big acts of personal rebellion. I recommend reading Chris Land’s homage to the subversive power of the bicycle in Upsetting the Offset: The Political Economy of Carbon Markets. Do I believe that the capitalist and consumerist system we live in is broken? Absolutely. But I also believe that big structural change doesn’t happen overnight nor does it happen in a vacuum. In their autobiographies, iconic figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi — who, in the popular imagination, have become inseparable from the social movements they fronted — do not claim to be exceptional or take credit for the monumental changes their work helped accomplish. Instead, they are humble. They talk about feelings of merely being in the right place at the right time, and that even if they didn’t step up, they felt that someone else, eventually, would have. In other words, the stage was set, the time was ripe and the people were hungry for change. I am glad that year after year thousands of students, faculty and staff who pass through the gates of Emory, or any other institution or community trying to make positive steps forward, are “bombarded by one word in particular: sustainability.” I am glad that their hearts and minds might have been touched, that they may walk away with an increased sense of “something is amiss in the world that I live in.” And I am glad that their collective consciousness may have been raised, that they may have been propelled into small personal actions of consuming less or cycling more, and that they may take that with them to other places and other times. Perhaps enough of them will set the stage and make the time ripe by being hungry for change, and maybe, just maybe, some of them will help lead us into a structurally different world. Ioulia Fenton is a first-year doctorate student in the Department of Anthropology.

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A lone fisherman remains at his post as the light fades on a night in the small village of Kiniabour. The village is located on the Petit Côte stretch of coast in Senegal, which runs south from the Cap Vert peninsula to the Sine-Saloum delta. The village is filled with thatched-roof houses, wandering cattle and mango trees.

Kiniabour, Senegal: A Place Called Home By Austin Price Staff Writer “This place is home and I can’t go far.” Wally Diouf smiles at me from across the bowl of ceebu jën. The Senegambian dish of rice and fish simmers beneath its coating of mango compote, sending up a wall of steam between me and my host.

“This food, this company.” His smile brightens as his list continues. “This people, this village, this wide space!” Diouf sits back in the sand and deeply breathes in the fresh night air. He has just returned home from a teaching post in the city, and together we listen to the symphonic silence of his village around him — chirping crickets, a crackling fire,

soft laughter, a howling wind. Five thousand miles from my home, I sit back and eagerly breathe in the home of another. I am in the village of Kiniabour, in the Petite Côte region of Senegal. I realized early in my semester abroad that the city could be stifling, so I took a mini-bus southward. I traveled down Highway 1, passed fishing

villages, peanut farms, pastures and artist colonies before meeting Wally — a friend I had met in Dakar — and finding myself beneath the palaver trees of his village. For the first time in a few weeks, I can see further than the end of my street. The space before me is vast, interrupted only by a few thatchedroof houses, isolated mango trees

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and idling cattle. Dakar, in contrast, is a maze of housing developments, market places and half-hour friendships on city streets. The difference between here and there is like that between a page-turning novel and an anthology of stories abbreviated and packed into brevity and gridlock. This week, I opted for the novel and headed south.

Tonight, the sun sinks into the ocean to the west. The golden sky falls, spilling its glow over the windswept sand dunes of the eastern hinterland. To the south grows a thick forest of mangroves, fed by the delta waters where the Sine and Saloum rivers embrace and dive into the vast-

See VILLAGE, Page 10

SERGIO DHILLON

Summer Photography Fall has fallen, and it’s beginning to get chilly outside. What’s the best way to warm up? Grab a Wheel and snuggle up with Student Life’s first ever Summer Photo Issue.

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Natadola Beach, pictured above, is located on the largest island in the Republic of Fiji, Viti Levu.

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Pictured above is Crater Lake, a main feature of Crater Lake National Park in south Oregon. This photo was taken from the southern side of the lake, near Klamath Falls. There is a ring road around the lake that allows visitors to take photos from different vistas.

HOROSCOPES THE STARS HAVE SPOKEN, AND THE SECRETS OF YOUR VERY DESTINY ARE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!

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Friday, September 27, 2013

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Dear Doolina: Confronting Conflicts Dear Doolina, I got tagged in some very unflattering pictures at my friend’s birthday party this weekend. I’ve already untagged myself, but I’d feel better if the photos were taken off of Facebook completely. How do I go about asking my friend to take down her party photos without making her mad? Sincerely, Pics or It Didn’t Happen

you where your eyes are closed, for example, take a second to consider whether you’re taking too much stock in the photos of you that are put on Facebook. No matter what, you have every right to approach your friend in a calm, non-confrontational manner. Delightfully, Doolina Dear Doolina, I’m a sophomore so I eat at Cox Hall most weekdays. When I get there, it’s inevitably full and impossible to find my friends. Suggestions?

Dear Pics or It Didn’t Happen, First, think about what you’re asking: all you want is for a few photos to be taken off of Facebook — and, presumably, not to have unflattering pictures put up again. This won’t be a huge ordeal unless you make it one. Tell your friend that you didn’t like the photos of you she put up and ask her to take them down. Make the conversation casual and tempers will be less likely to flare. If you show that you aren’t mad by not making the conversation confrontational, your friend will likely receive the advice better and not get defensive. However, I’d urge you to think about the photos you want removed. Are they photographs of you doing something illegal or inappropriate? If y so,, have them removed immediately. On the other hand, if it’s a photo of

Sincerely, Cox Stinks Dear Cox Stinks, Ah, the days of eating in Cox: struggling to find a table, searching high and low for friends and waiting in one ridiculously long line because none of the other check-out lines are open. “Mean Girls”, the well-known semi-documentary about American high school life, portrays the cafeteria as a jungle of sorts, where if you’re not a predator, you quickly become prey. The metaphor holds true for eating in Cox. You and your friends are a ppack of animals — a coveted table is your prize, but there are countless

other packs hunting for the same prize. You and your friends must work together to survive. First, coordinate a meeting spot with your friends (Cox Bridge is a popular choice because there’s some semblance of cellphone service there). Second, allow half the group to scrounge for food while the other half scouts out a table. Don’t just look for empty tables — also look for signs that someone is about to finish up and leave. If you see someone about to leave, approach the table before another pack beats you to it. Next, reconvene with your pack — either a howl or a Facebook message will do. Soon enough, everyone will have food and your pack will have claimed stake to a table. All is right within the animal kingdom. Alternatively, grab some sushi to go and eat alone in your room while watching “Mean Girls” — you’ll thank me later. Delightfully, Doolina Dear Doolina, Brett and Margo have each thought about murdering their rich Uncle Basil in hopes of claiming their inheritance a bit early. Hoping to take advantage of Basil’s predilection for immoderate desserts, Brett has pput rat ppoison into the cherries flambé; Margo, unaware of Brett’s

activities, has laced the chocolate mousse with cyanide. Given the amounts likely to be eaten, the probability of the rat poison being fatal is 0.6; the cyanide, 0.9. Based on other dinners where Basil was presented with the same dessert options, we can assume that he has a 50 percent chance of asking for the cherries flambé, a 40 percent chance of ordering the chocolate mousse and a 10 percent chance of skipping dessert altogether. No sooner are the dishes cleared away than Basil drops dead. In the absence of any other evidence, who should be considered the prime suspect? Sincerely, Confused Dear Confused, First, this is not the type of problem I answer (try your professor’s office hours). Second, the answer involves Bayes’ Theorem. Third, if you’re Basil and are writing this from beyond the grave — I hope the cherries flambé or chocolate mousse was worth it. Delightfully, Doolina Need advice? Sumbit qquestions to Doolina at http://bit.ly/1bfO4Tj.

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Village Offers What Nowhere Else Can Continued from Page 9 ness of the Atlantic. Nestled in a thicket of cypress and sand dunes, Kiniabour and the surrounding villages look toward these waters. Wally and I drink in the scene. As the light fades, a lone fisherman remains at his anchored post. The dark surface undulates beneath his net and breaks against the hull of his pirogue. The village awaits his return, offering homely warmth in exchange for his provisions. I came to Senegal for nights like this. Dakar offers an experience of language and culture prevalent to the credo of study abroad. The food, the people, the markets, the stories — at every turn, the city provides a chance to get out and learn. Yet, the most important step is to get out further. Senegal is more than just Dakar. The country is as much its cities as it is the space that lies between: the lone fisherman on delta waters, the isolated beach, the mangrove swamps at sunset, Wally Diouf’s homecoming. Like me, Wally is fascinated with places. He sees the world as a surplus of knowledge and has dedicated his life to discovery. He speaks six languages, holds a Ph.D. in American literature, dances salsa on his weekends in Dakar and travels extensively across West Africa and Europe. His sandals carry the dirt and experience of both hemispheres. Yet, something brings him back to Kiniabour. The aroma of tamarind curry and couscous, fried fish, bissap and hibiscus spiced tea. The laughter of his younger brothers and sisters. The wind off the waters. The chance to share his story with travelers such as myself. For Wally Diouf, Kiniabour offers what nowhere else can. And to the delight of his family, he perpetually finds himself marching back into the firelight of home. My travels abroad have taken me further and further, but soon I’ll be ready to do the same.

— Contact Austin Price at ampric4@emory.edu Continued from Page 9

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Pictured above is the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral located next to Prague Castle.

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The photos above, taken in Israel, display Masada, the famous mountain on the edge of the Judaean Dester (top, right), and Eilat, a town overlooking the Dead Sea (left).

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At the top of Mount Lovcen in Montenegro lies the mausoleum of the country’s famed and renowned former ruler, Prince-Bishop Njegos, who established the foundation of the Montenegrin state and wrote one of the most acclaimed and influential pieces of South Slavic epic poetry, “The Mountain Wreath.” The mausoleum was designed by the famous architect, Ivan Mestrovic.

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Chicago Bears (3-0) at Detroit Lions (2-1) Both the Bears and the Lions are coming off of week two wins. The Bears took care of a weak Pittsburgh team in Pittsburgh, winning by a wide 17 points. Despite allowing 459 yards, a very unusual statistic for the strong Bears’ defense, they were able to limit the Steelers’ offense to only 23 points by causing 5 turnovers. In addition, Jay Cutler is doing a surprisingly good job of not turning the ball over, something he has struggled to do until this season. Without Reggie Bush, the Lions were still able to take care of business in Washington, improving their record to 2-1 with a dominant passing game led by Matthew Stafford. This week, they’ll be without Nate Burleson, who totaled six catches for 116 yards on Sunday after an unusual car accident that resulted in a broken arm and most likely the end of his season. The Bears are hot this season. Everything is working: their passing game, running game, running defense and passing defense (despite last week’s fluke). Bears 31 Lions 21 New England Patriots (3-0) at Atlanta Falcons (1-2) Despite many

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3. DUSTIN SLADE, a.k.a. [REDACTED], had a fantastic week to come from out of nowhere into a tie for third. In honor of Dustin and his 3-0 Dolphins, the Wheel has updated the Dolphins’ logo in the Pick ‘Ems database. The Jaguars will have to win a game before they receive the same honor. 4. ADAM TROYETSKY now has a commanding two-game lead over the competition. We were joking when we called you the resident NFL expert. Slow down, Adam. 5. ROSS FOGG picked the Colts over the 49ers last week. Pick ‘Ems made fun of him for being a homer. The Colts won by 20. Even though Ross is still a game below .500, this week Pick ‘Ems will remain silent. 6. PRIYANKA K. picked the exact opposite of Dustin last week. This week she’s picking the exact opposite of Ross. If you see Priyanka, please report her to your nearest authority for plagiarism (Priyanka changed her picks after seeing this).

PICK ’EMS Baltimore at Buffalo Cincinnati at Cleveland

Chicago at Detroit N.Y. Giants at Kansas City Pittsburgh at Minnesota

New York Giants (0-3) at Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)

Arizona at Tampa Bay

The only thing worse than being a Jets fan in New York this season is being a Giants fan. The Giants were blown out 38-0 in Carolina last weekend in an embarrassing performance. The G-Men let up more than two and a half times the amount of yards that they put up; 150 yards to the Panthers’ 402 yards. On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs have already won more games this year than they have last year. They’ve won their three games by a combined 37 points and have proved that they’re a team to be reckoned with despite their abysmal recent past. If the Giants hope to make the playoffs, they need to turn it around this week. Unfortunately, I don’t see that happening against a 3-0 Chiefs team. Giants 17 Chiefs 30 — Contact Adam Troyetsky at adam.troyetsky@emory.edu

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Despite the Chargers 1-2 record, they’ve lost both games by a combined six points. They’ve looked pretty good this season, though their defense has been the cause of both of their losses allowing 452 yards last week against the Titans and 449 yards against the Texans in week one. Their offense is playing well but not well enough to make up for their weak defense. The Cowboys demolished the Rams in a 31-7 beat-down in AT&T Stadium, formerly known as “the house that Jerry Jones built.” Despite my initial reluctance to pick the Cowboys at the beginning of the season, Dallas has been playing great football. Their new, yet old (73 years old), defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has seemed to fix all the problems that Dallas had last year. Even though the game is in San Diego, expect Dallas to prove to the league just how good they are. Cowboys 30 Chargers 24

2. RYAN SMITH was building a strong lead before he completely imploded last week with a 6-9 record. If he was still in sixth grade, he would find that funny.

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Dallas Cowboys (2-1) at San Diego Chargers (1-2)

1. NATHANIEL LUDEWIG had an average week and is currently sitting in a tie for third. As a Titans fan, he’s very familiar with ties for third.

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The Seahawks absolutely crushed the Jaguars last weekend in a 45-17 blowout, so much so that they took Russell Wilson out and let backup Tarvaris Jackson take over. Meanwhile, Houston had a more difficult time than expected in Baltimore last weekend getting blown out by 21. The Texans, prior to this week, looked relatively strong as they put up 31 points in week two and 30 points in week one. This past week, they struggled offensively going 3-12 on third down conversions. Before the Seahawks put up 45 points this week, I had concerns about how they would match up against teams with an offensive powerhouse; needless to say, I’ve been proven wrong. Seattle is favored by three points and justifiably so after their performances in the past two weeks. However, despite the point spread, Seattle never seems to play as well on the road as they do at home. In fact, they only beat Carolina by a mere five points in their week one road game. Because of this inability, the Texans are looking like the clear pick in this one. Seahawks 17 Texans 24

Welcome to the fourth week of NFL Pick ‘Ems! Follow along as the Wheel staff attempts to pick each week’s NFL games.

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Patriots have started off the season 3-0. They haven’t done anything incredible stat-wise, which is very non-Patriot-like. Tom Brady is playing like Tom Brady despite having a brand new receiving core. He hasn’t done anything crazy but has still managed to put the Patriots in a great position thus far. The Falcons are 1-2 but their record doesn’t do justice to the way they’ve played. They’ve lost their two games by a combined 10 points. This past weekend, they played well but lost on a Miami touchdown with less than a minute left in the game. It’s always tough to beat the Falcons at home and I think the Patriots will learn that the hard way this week and pick up their first loss of the season. The Falcons are favored by two points and I believe that the game will be as close as the point spread says it will be. Patriots 20 Falcons 23

Week Four Game Previews: Bears to 4-0

The Braves’ lineup has been very productive for most of the year. Outfielder Justin Upton has been a solid addition to the lineup, hitting 26 home runs. Both Freddie Freeman and newly acquired third baseman Chris Johnson are having career seasons. Freeman is batting .315 with 23 home runs and was selected to his first All Star game this year. Johnson,

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The Braves have three starters that Manager Freddie Gonzalez has felt very comfortable turning to all year. Kris Medlan, Mike Minor and Julio Teheran all have ERA’s below 3.50 and have at least 13 wins. Each has started at least 30 games this year and is approaching 200 innings. What could go wrong: The Braves do not have a dominant ace they can hand the ball to. In the regular season, it is nice to have a consistent starting rotation to go to, but in the playoffs, teams want dominant starters that can win them 2-3 games by themselves. The Braves’ starters are good but will not be able to match up to guys they could face, like Clayton Kershaw or Adam Wainwright. Most of the Braves rotation either has minimal playoff experience or no playoff experience at all. The only pitcher who had experience in the playoffs was Tim Hudson, who is out for the year after breaking his ankle earlier in the season.

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As Mariano Rivera retires as the greatest closer to ever play the game of baseball, it is important to note how valuable a closer can be to a playoff run and a World Series title. The closer, Craig Kimbrel, has been outstanding this season, saving 49 out of 53 opportunities. This will be a huge luxury for Gonzalez, who will go to Kimbrel many times during postseason to get the final three outs of the game. What could go wrong: the Braves have many good, young, hard throwing relievers in their bullpen that have been important to the season the team has had. Because they are young, these pitchers have very little playoff experience and have not pitched with as much pressure as they will face when they enter a playoff game. Kimbrel is included in this conversation. At just 24 years old, Kimbrel will be pitching in just his second postseason. In his first playoff series, Kimbrel did not pitch the way he expected to, blowing a save and taking the loss in Game Three of the series, which would have given the Braves a 2-1 lead. By the time October ends, the Braves will not be adding a World Series to their storied history. There are too many teams in the NL that are better prepared for a playoff type atmosphere than the Braves. And even if they were to find a way to make it to the World Series, there is a team from Detroit waiting with two aces, a triple crown and MVP winner, and a 290-pound first baseman named Prince. Maybe next year will be the year. — Contact Brian Chavkin at brian.chavkin@emory.edu

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The Atlanta Braves returned to the top of their division Sunday, clinching the National League (NL) East division crown and a playoff spot. The Braves defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2, a win that will send the team to the playoffs for only the third time in the last eight seasons. They also dominated the NL East this year, holding the division lead by more than 10 games for the majority of the year. All of this leaves Braves fans to ask: will this be the year their team brings a World Series back to the city of Atlanta? The Braves have been outstanding in the regular season in the past two decades, reaching the postseason 17 out of the last 23 years, but they have not had the best luck during the playoffs, winning the fall classic just once during that time period. Can the Braves finally get back to the World Series for the first time in 14 years — and what might hold them back?

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who was acquired from Arizona in the Justin Upton trade, is second in the NL with a .325 batting average. What could go wrong: B.J. Upton is having a miserable season after signing a huge deal in the offseason. Jason Heyward has also had a disappointing season, batting just .248 and hitting only 13 home runs. The Braves also have guys like Dan Uggla, Andrelton Simmons and Brian McCann, who have proven they can hit the home run this year, but each is batting below .250. If the Braves need to wait for home runs in order to score runs, they could be in for a short postseason.

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On Fire

Breaking: the water fountains are working again. 1. Bennett Is Not Dead On Fire would like to congratulate the man, the myth and the legend Bennett Ostdiek on getting tagged in a photo on Facebook. Lizzie 47, Bennett 1. 2. Two-For-One Legends Special Thursday was the final home game of Mariano Rivera’s career. He’s been on a year-long send-off tour, so ‘nuff said on that front. It is also going to be A-Rod’s last game of the season, as he’s going to skip the Yankees’ season-ending series against the Astros to lawyer up and prep for his Monday arbitration hearing. He’s staring at a 211-game ban. That will take him through the 2014 season and into May 2015. The HomeRun-King-elect may have suited up for the final time Thursday. Mo’s retirement is leaving a void in the hearts of those entitled Yankee fans, while A-Rod’s presumed departure simultaneously nourishes the soul. 3. But the Dead (Retired Athletes) Will Re-rise Mr. Brett Favre, everyone’s favorite gunslinger, is ready to make a comeback. Physically, that is. Favre is pushing 44, but his agent, Bus Cook, claimed Favre “could play today, better than a lot of them out there today.” Okay, so Bussy Bus was speaking at some event in Mobile, Ala., last Monday night, saying how Favre’s arms “look like blacksmith’s arms.” Bus dropped some additional sugarplums for Favre fantasizers: he rides a bike 30 to 50 miles a day and runs four or five miles a day, weighing in at 225 pounds at 7.5 percent body fat. True, the Jaguars need a QB, and a spot recently opened up on the Buccaneers. But ol’ Bus was just shooting the breeze on a serene Mobile evening ... or was he? Either way, Favre is three years removed from the league, and dropping his name is still able to generate some good pub. His name is his name! Since we are on the topic, what other big sports comebacks can we salivate over? Michael Jordan is an easy one. The GOAT is 50. As a player-turned-owner of the Bobcats, he was part of the hard-line wrecking crew click that demolished the players union in the 2011 lockout. What would a comeback look like? Well, if he wanted to cushion some stats, MJ could just sign himself and be the Bobcats’ resident volume scorer. But we all know MJ is simply in it to win it. My god, how atrocious and awful yet enthralling would it be to see his Airness come off the bench for 15 to 20 minutes as a crunch time scorer/enforcer for the Heat? One shudders at the thought. In baseball let’s get the Nolan Ryan Express to toe the rubber once more. It’s been nearly three years, and the guy is 66, but remember the cheese he was tossing in Game 1 of the 2010 ALCS. True, it was the ceremonial first pitch. But this guy was made to throw the ball. Ryan debuted in 1966 and retired in 1993, pitching in an era with none of that arbitrary 100-pitch limit. I mean dayum. Like Mike, Nolan could only play in a limited capacity. We’re realistic around these parts. The only route the Ryan Express could manage would be a single inning, one-anddone inning of relief. But it would be an inning of pure Texas gas. Forget the reported $135 million in potential lawsuit liabilities, Lance Armstrong has got to prove the haters wrong. His international career has been nonexistent since 2012, and it has since been revealed his actual career was, as he puts it, one big lie. But everyone cheers for the winner. Lance, call up the pharmacist, it’s time to double down. He did compete this past summer, but it was in the, yawn, Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. 4. In Honor of Homecoming, Eagles Ranked

N.Y. Jets at Tennessee Philadelphia at Denver Washington at Oakland Dallas at San Diego New England at Atlanta

Miami at New Orleans

1. Bald 2. Swoop 3. Philadelphia 4. Ops 5. Exchange 5. A Fate Worse Than Death Would you rather be Josh Freeman’s agent or Tim Tebow’s agent?

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Eagles Top Birmingham-Southern

Schook, a sophomore on the Men’s Soccer Team, scored the first two goals of his collegiate career against Maryville College (Tenn.) Wednesday night. His second goal was the game-winner as Emory won 4-1. Schook gave the soccer squad a 2-0 lead, before adding another goal late in the game. After losing to Berry College 2-0 on Saturday, the Eagles are now 5-3-0 on the season. Featured Athlete: Kate Bowman Junior attacker Bowman was named the MVP of the Emory Invitational last weekend, after leading the team with 2.90 kills and 3.20 digs per set. Bowman played in three of four games; helping the No. 4-ranked Eagles sweep the competition, and improve to 14-1 on the season. On the season, Bowman has consistently played at a high level, recording six games with doubledigit kills and five games with double-doubles.

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The men’s soccer team in action. The Eagles defeated Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) 4-2 on Wednesday. They will play Millsaps College (Va.) next on Saturday during Swoop’s Week festivities.

Swoop’s Week The men’s soccer team will kick things off on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. when they take on Millaps College (Miss.). The women’s soccer team will follow with a game against Rhodes College (Tenn.) at 1:30 p.m. The men currently sport a record of 6-3-0. The women are ranked ninth in the nation with 5-2-1 record.

By Liza Atillasoy Staff Writer On Wednesday night, the Emory University Men’s Soccer Team won 4-2 over Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.) at the Woodruff P.E. Center. Junior midfielder Michael Rheaume, senior forward Andrew Jones, sophomore defender Leo Ragazzo and freshman forward Jason Andrejchak all scored for the Eagles, improving Emory’s record to 6-3-0 for the 2013 season. The Panthers now stand at 6-2-0 overall.

Rheaume scored the first goal of the game in the seventh minute of play after receiving a cross from freshman forward Max Gomas. Panthers keeper Jonas Heidrich saved Rheaume’s first shot on goal; on the rebound, he was able to get past the keeper. This was Rheaume’s third goal of the season. Emory held the lead at 1-0 for most of the first half of the game until Panthers player Johannes Loeffler shot the ball into the back of the net past Emory goalkeeper Abe Hannigan. Moments after, Jones was

able to regain Emory’s lead again with an assist from Rheaume ending the half at 2-1. Emory finished the half with 11 shots, five of them on goal, while Birmingham-Southern only finished with eight shots with three of those on goal. In the 57th minute, Emory increased its lead to 3-1 with Ragazzo’s first career goal. Jones initially had a corner kick to set the play up, but the ball was then pursued by Andrejchak to send a loft cross to Ragazzo. This is the third

assist of Andrejchak’s season. In the 77th minute, Panthers player Brooks Busby headed the ball past Hannigan, bringing the score to 3-2. In the 87th minute Andrejchak scored Emory’s fourth goal, cementing the team’s lead at 4-2. Sophomore defender Matt Sherr assisted the shot giving Andrejchak his second goal of the season. “Our performance last night was excellent. We really worked together as a team to score those goals,” Andrejchak said. “We got very unlucky in allowing the two goals

to go in. But overall, our team did a great job, and we will work hard at practice the rest of this week to be ready for Saturday’s homecoming game.” The Eagles had 18 shots with 10 on goal, while the Panthers finished with 14 shots with five on goal. This weekend, Emory will face a home game against Millsaps College (Miss.). The game is at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28 as a part of University’s Swoop’s Week festivities. — Contact Liza Atillasoy at liza.atillasoy@emory.edu

SNEAK PEEK

EMORY WEEKEND PREVIEWS Volleyball Hosts Third Tourney Women’s Tennis Opens Season By Oliver Rockman Contributing Writer The No.4-ranked women’s volleyball team is looking to improve on their 14-1 record this weekend when they host Brenau University, Randolph-Macon College (Va.), Cornell College (Iowa) and Lynchburg College (Va.) in the Emory Tournament. The Eagles are looking to capitalize on their four-game sweep at last weekend’s Emory Invitational. As a result of the team’s strong showing at the invitational, freshman middle Jessica Holler was named the co-Volleyball Player of the Week by the University Athletic Association (UAA). Holler averaged a squad-leading 1.54 blocks per game during the invitational, Courtesy of Emory Athletics helping the Eagles sweep their four games. The Eagles are very excit- Senior Sarah Taub waits for the ball. Taub and the volleyball team ed to play in this tournament, and had another strong weekend at the Emory Invitational. Head Coach Jenny McDowell said, “As always, we will play with great Catholic (D.C.) and Roanoke (Va.). excited to see her team play against intensity, focus and heart.” They currently have a 9-4 overall the Rams. At the Emory Tournament this record. “This match will be a great chalweekend, Emory will host the While the Yellow Jackets will lenge for us, and I know our players Brenau University Golden Tigers, be seeking revenge against the are really excited to play a top team the Randolph-Macon Yellow Eagles, they will be looking to beat from another region,” she said. Jackets, the Cornell College Rams Lynchburg for the second time this The Lynchburg Hornets are on a and the Lynchburg College Hornets. season, after beating them in a three- two-game losing streak and have a Boasting the strongest record and set sweep on Sept. 11. 4-8 overall record. highest ranking, Emory could be “Randolph-Macon is one of the Beth Ellinger and her team will considered the favorite heading into top teams in the South Region and look to turn things around this weekthe Swoop’s Week tournament, yet gave us a great match a few weeks end and build on their most recent will face staunch opposition. ago,” McDowell said. “We will have win at Guilford. McDowell believes The Brenau University Golden to bring our ‘A game’ to win this her team will need to be focused Tigers are sporting a 5-5 overall match.” against Lynchburg because “they record heading into the tournament. The Cornell College Rams bring always play with a lot of heart and Led by head coach Jeff White, the their 10-2 record to Atlanta all the passion.” Golden Tigers have been playing way from Mount Vernon, Iowa. McDowell said the team is well in their conference with a The Rams are currently enjoying an expecting alumni to attend the tour4-2 record. The Tigers split their eight-game winning streak, being nament, giving her team some extra two games last weekend, beating lead along the way by junior Kylea motivation to perform in front of Brewton-Parker and losing to the Weber, who was recently named past players. If everything goes to College of Coastal Georgia. the Midwest Conference defensive plan, this team will continue to grow The Randolph-Macon Yellow performer of the week. Weber is and reach the heights envisioned by Jackets ride a three-game winning the leader of the Midwest confer- its head coach. streak into the Emory Tournament, ence and sixth nationally in digs per — Contact Oliver Rockman at having beating Shenandoah (Va.), set, averaging 6.49. McDowell is oliver.s.rockman@emory.edu

By Shawn Farshchi Contributing Writer Coming off a second place finish in Division III last year, the women’s tennis team looks primed for another championship run. Seniors Gabrielle Clark and Brenna Kelly are the team’s returning captains. Clark reached the semifinals in the NCAA Division III Championships Singles tournament and reached the semifinals in Doubles with sophomore Annette Sullivan. Along with Clark, Kelly earned University Athletic Association (UAA) honors. She finished 17-5 in doubles, including a 12-game winning streak at the end of the season. The future for the team looks bright as well, with the No. 1-ranked recruiting class in Division III, according to tennisrecruiting. net. The class is led by five-star recruit Michelle Satterfield, who was ranked No. 42 in the nation in high school as a senior last year by Babolat. She is the only five-star recruit to join a Division III team, and it is very rare for a top 50 player in the nation to join a Division III school. While she won’t necessarily be relied upon this year, Satterfield has the chance to contribute greatly to the tennis team in the future. Along with the strong recruiting class, the tennis team added a new assistant coach, Christy Lynch. Lynch brings significant experience to the team, having been a member of the 2007 Georgia Tech team that won the Division I National Championship. “It’s great to have a former national champion,” Kelly said. “She helps us with strategy, staying healthy and is someone we can look up to.” Coupled with the new assistant coach, the tennis team brings back Head Coach Amy Bryant, who is the first female in any NCAA division to win a National Championship as a player and coach, winning all of

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Senior Gabrielle Clark returns a serve. Clark is looking to lead the tennis team to a national title. her championships at Emory. She has won four consecutive national championships as a coach in 2003 through 2006. In order to improve upon last year, the team is focused on improving its physical and mental toughness. In fact, the team is emphasizing communication at practice. Also, the team is shortening the length of water breaks during practice, in order to simulate the rigor of a tennis match more accurately. While the team wants to win a national title, Bryant said, “We to work one step at a time, starting with going for the UAA title.” Emory is expected to go far beyond the UAA, having finished second in the nation last year, but it is important to temper expectations slightly. Injuries could be one of many factors that could prove a setback, but the team feels that it is very deep and that other members will be ready to step up. Standing in the team’s pursuit of

a national championship is Williams College (Mass.), who defeated Emory in the finals of the Division III National Championships last May. Williams has won the last six Division III National Championships. The team needs to build chemistry early in the season and utilize regular season matches as preparation for the National Championships. This team has a lot of expectations, but they are putting in the hard work necessary to reach the lofty expectations. Clark, having reached the semifinals in the singles and doubles, has the potential to win both tournaments this year. She has already been one of Emory’s best players and has a chance to further her accomplishments this season. If the Emory team stays focused, a national championship is certainly within reach. — Contact Shawn Farshchi at sfarshc@emory.edu

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Restaurant Guide 2013

Friday, Sept. 29, 2013

Menu Breakfast ......................... Pizza .............................. Review: Saba ................... Cheap and Fancy .............. Review: Ink & Elm ........... Tasty Burgers ................. Dessert ........................... Midnight Snacks ..............

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Features Editor: Nicholas Bradley (nbradle@emory.edu) Design Assistant: Zoe Mesirow (zoe.mesirow@emory.edu)

“Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.” - Oscar Wilde The General Muir This New York-inspired Jewish deli is right on our doorstep in the new Emory Point complex, offering handmade, kettle-boiled bagels (with schmear or fish), freshly-baked pastries, Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a variety of other brunch foods. Voted this year’s best new restaurant by Atlanta magazine and Creative Loafing (mazel tov!), the General Muir’s management team also runs the popular West Egg Cafe in Westside. Although the menu can get a little pricey, don’t stop at breakfast — the General Muir also serves a smorgasbord of sandwiches and other lunch and dinner options. 1540 Avenue Pl. B-230 (Emory Point). (678) 927-9131. www.thegeneralmuir.com.

Rise-N-Dine is a fantastic Emory staple (that fresh-squeezed orange juice...), but venture a bit further offcampus to try the best breakfasts that Atlanta has to offer.

The Flying Biscuit Cafe The epitome of the Southern breakfast, the Flying Biscuit has been an Atlanta staple since 1993. Check out the Breakfast All Day menu — creamy grits, textured omelettes, oatmeal pancakes — what more could you ask for? Its multiple locations (the original is in Candler Park) are perpetually busy on weekends, but those mouthwateringly-perfect biscuits (with homemade cranberry apple butter jam) are worth the wait. 1655 McLendon Ave. NE. (404) 687-8888. www.flyingbiscuit.com.

Highland Bakery The Sunday brunch lines are intimidating at this Old Fourth Ward eatery (although they thankfully take to-go orders), but you can understand its popularity when you bite into the sweet potato pancakes. The affordable sandwiches come with a variety of bread choices since Highland Bakery mills its own chemical-free grains, making them into some of Atlanta’s most delicious scones, cakes, breads, cookies, muffins, croissants, brioches, danishes and rolls. Hungry yet? 655 Highland Ave. NE. (404) 586-0772. www.highlandbakery.com. adwriter| Flickr

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Antico Pizza Napoletana

Mellow Mushroom

Yes, I know it’s a chain, but the Mellow Mushroom It’s a true classical Italian delicacy. Take a drive at Lavista and Briarcliff is just comfortable enough over to Antico, whose long, wooden communal to be homey and just foreign enough to be intables, hand-tossed pizza crusts and teresting. Half of the restaurant is situated traditional Italian soundtrack are under an outdoor tent, decked out with truly enough to transport you colorful lights and visitor photos, to a Florence sidewalk café. adding to the laid-back feel. Pizza Pizza is served on large comes with fun names like the communal trays, so make Holy Shiitake Pie (three types a point to grab a slice of mushrooms, plus caramelized from your neighbor’s seonions and Mozzarella cheese), lection. And when you’re Mellowterranean (chicken, ondone with your meal (I ions, bell peppers, olives) and the recommend the pomoMighty Meaty (I’ll let you guess dorini, which comes with what’s in that one). Mellow Mushtomato, basil, bufala and garroom also offers a wider-than-normal selic), be sure to pick up one or two lection for vegetarians and vegans, with your Brian Landis | Flickr or a dozen of Antico’s famous cannolis. choice of soy cheese and all the veggies you can They can be stuffed with everything from chocolate eat. to coconut and never fail to impress. 1093 Hemphill Ave. NW. (404) 724-2333. www.anticoatl.com.

1679 Lavista Rd. NE. (404) 325-0330. www.mellowmushroom.com.

Romeo’s New York Pizza For the nights when you just want to grab some good grub without going too far, check out Emory Village’s newest pizza locale, right across the street from Barnes & Noble. Romeo’s offers both deep dish and thin crust, with specialty chicken selections and veggie mixes, but also serves a great assortment of appetizers just cheesy and buttery enough to be worth it. Choices include mozzarella sticks, garlic bread and more-than-sufficiently-spicy jalapeno poppers. And fear not if you need to take your pizza for the road; the to-go slices are plenty sizeable and travel well so you can return to the dorms on time but still thoroughly enjoy the evening’s meal. 1401-A Oxford Rd. NE (Emory Village). (404) 373-6199. www.romeosnypizza.com.

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Often overlooked But Well-Seasoned By Evan Mah Oct. 4, 2010 If I told you I discovered Saba over the ba’s dishes take the traditional route but with weekend, would that mean anything to you? added kicks. Who is this Saba? Where is she from? A parThere’s the surprisingly light four-cheese ticular mix of an alcoholic drink, perhaps? ravioli, but there’s also the warm and inviting pumpkin and ricotta cheese ravioli in a Maybe a religion from the tribes of Africa. The restaurant world is a cruel one. Din- brown butter sauce. The inspiration for Saba’s ing rooms whose servers line the walls anx- spinach ravioli with Thai chicken and peanut iously waiting for customers who will never curry sauce certainly did not come from anycome suffer so because they just aren’t good where on the Italian peninsula, but the pasta is enough. The prices are too high. Their kitchen firm — al dente, if you will — and the sauce is too slow. The dress code is smart casual, nutty in the way Thai sauces often are. By far the best value on the but the food is anything but. menu is the lamb ragu with roseIn the case of Saba, an unsus“Who is this Saba? mary and mint. Large chunks of pecting sidewalk restaurant with Where is she from? A tender lamb mingle in a bed of a knack for homemade pastas particular mix of an alhomemade fettuccine noodles. and dangerously addicting ciabcoholic drink, perhaps? The ragu is sparse yet distinct, atta bread, it’s only a matter of its Maybe a religion from coating the noodles in a mint and obscure location that keeps lines the tribes of Africa.” rosemary sauce. And in typical modestly short and maybe even Italian fashion, the portion size the prices agreeable. is overly appropriate for only The restaurant is easy to for$10.50. get about, tucked away in a quiet In many ways, the ragu is representative of corner besides Domino’s Pizza practically behind the Emory Village. Not so forgettable is what Saba stands for. Much like the restaurant, the dish isn’t decorated with over the top the food. Last September, the restaurant burned down frou-frou. It’s simple and domestic, delicious but later reopened in May. While I did not and filling, and as unpretentious as a meal know Saba pre-fire and what once was, I know at home in front of the television. You don’t Saba now. Inside, a crowd of diners much old- even have a waiter to fill your drink order. er than Emory’s 18-to-22 demographic settles That’s your job. Maybe it’s dangerous praising a restaurant into black, wooden tables, and at the front behind a small bar, a waitress waits for them to whose lines are usually short and whose dinwalk up and place their order. Occasionally, ing room always has a table open. Whatever. two or three Emory students walk in. Saba has kept its sauces simmering for long Saba’s menu reads simply and directly without the silly garnishes or pretentious baby car- enough. It’s time the Emory community takes rots. Like a traditional Italian grandmother a break from late-night Chinese and CVS who’s had two shots of espresso, many of Sa- munchies and brings Saba’s sauces to a boil.

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Stylish, Satisfying and a Steal: Fancy Restaurants even a student can Afford La Tavola Trattoria

Seasons 52

Buongiorno! Nestled in Virginia Highlands, La Tavola Trattoria has everything you could want: ambience, intimacy and most importantly, flavor. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, and escape into the outdoor patio of this mini-Italy. With an eclectic menu of pasta and protein, this restaurant expertly offers you the comfort of authentic Italian classics with the promise of quality. Try the zuppa di pesce for some savory seafood or the beet and arugula salad if you’re in the mood for something light. For those of us who can’t quite finish an entire plate of Mushroom Ragu Tagliolini, all pasta entrees are available in appetizer portions (although, the tagliolini is rumored to be ambrosial). So, the next time you’re in Virginia Highlands, remind yourself why Italian food is universally loved and treat yourself to the hospitality and fine dining at La Tavola.

Named because seasonal flavors inspire its menu updates four times a year, this New American joint is good for anything from a business dinner to a casual lunch with friends. Seasons 52 has perfected the art of the reasonable portion size with appetizers that marry unusual flavors and entrees for the meat-lover and the vegetarian. Worried about wanting everything on the menu but don’t want to order too much? Have no fear. Nothing on Seasons 52’s menu is more than 475 calories. However, the restaurant’s claim to fame is its unique mini dessert concoctions that are served in tall shot glasses. Your date wants key lime pie and you want chocolate peanut butter mousse? Get both! They’re your favorite desserts packed into a little shot of deliciousness and perfect for rotating around the table so everyone can indulge. If for nothing else, go to Seasons 52 for the dessert.

992 Virginia Ave. NE. (404) 873-5430. www.latavolatrattoria.com.

3050 Peachtree Rd. NW. (404) 846-1552. www.seasons52.com.

Cardamom Hill If you’re adventurous and willing to brave a little spice, Cardamom Hill serves a traditional South Indian palette with a Western twist. For the purist, classic Indian dishes include vindaloo and biryani. However, you’ll do a double take when you see the Kerala Fried Chicken and Waffles and the Shrimp and Grits in the American South inspired section of the menu. Boasting excellent service and a romantic atmosphere, the restaurant does everything it can do help you prepare for the flavor roller coaster on which you’re about to embark. All main dishes are shareable, and you can even pop in simply for appetizers and a drink. You’ll leave with your taste buds on fire, not quite sure what just happened but certain that you’ll be back. 1700 Northside Dr. NW. (404) 549-7012. www.cardamomhill.net. Alex Ranaldi | Flickr

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Ink & Elm: Average Food, Great Ambiance By Ethan Samuels, Sept. 19, 2013 Ink & Elm has intrigued me from the time I first noticed construction in the spring. Was Emory Village finally getting a restaurant with waiter service? After my first visit, however, I’m not exactly sure what Ink & Elm brings to the Village. The restaurant is unique in the fact that there are three separate rooms to dine in — the Tavern, the Lounge and the Dining Room. Each offers a different atmosphere and menu. The Tavern is meant for enjoying a fine drink in a comfortable booth and sampling small bites like soups and sandwiches. The Lounge is similar — relax in an oversized armchair with a friend or two and a glass of wine or a cocktail. Try a cheese or charcuterie platter and then move on to the Dining Room, which is spacious and airy and continues the theme of oversized furniture. Here’s where the main menu is presented, with entrées ranging from $20 to $30. What struck me immediately about the restaurant was the beautiful interior. The balance between dark wood, glass and brick was clearly well-thought. But of course, a restaurant lives and dies by the quality of its food, not its physical appearance. The menu is not revolutionary, but it does have variety and depth. As far as proteins go, steak, chicken, fish and pork are all available. In the Dining Room, you can also order off the Lounge menu as an option. Try an oyster or two (and possibly a cheese or charcuterie plate) to start. The oysters and goat cheese were a light start to the meal (just do not consume together). Both the fish and steak were cooked well — my tilefish wrapped in speck was interesting but nothing above average. The fish, wrapped in pork, was somewhat bland except for its saltiness. However, the speck was very crispy and the portion large — definitely a plus in my book. Second most important for overall dining experience, in my opinion, is the service. The service at Ink & Elm was quite good, but there were a few flaws. Most notably, it was slow. We had to wait a long time in between courses, but our plates were cleared quickly, and our waitress was knowledgeable. I saw one server awkwardly holding a few

plates of food, unsure of which table he was supposed to serve — surely the food was getting cold? All in all, the service was nothing to complain about, especially for such a new restaurant. Synchronizing the kitchen and front of the house takes time and practice, and courses will surely be better timed in the future. For entrées around $20 to 30 with appetizers and drinks in the teens, I’m not convinced of the longevity and business model Ink & Elm hopes to achieve in the Village. Our waitress said they

are hoping to appeal to students as well, but with the prices, I can assume that most of their business will be from wealthier patrons from the surrounding suburbs. Ink & Elm is a nice place to bring your parents during visits for a meal, but be careful during the school year; you might end up spending $80 on a dinner for you and a friend. 1577 N. Decatur Rd. (678) 244-7050. inkandelmatlanta.com.

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“Big Kahuna Burger. That’s that Hawaiian burger joint. I hear they got some tasty burgers. I ain’t never had one myself. How are they? ” — Samuel L. Jackson, “Pulp Fiction”

Atlanta is the home of the best burger in America — the only trick is getting one. Every night starting at 10 p.m., 24 burgers are served to mouthwatering customers at HOLMAN & FINCH PUBLIC HOUSE (owned by an Emory alum). But for those of us who can’t afford to make eating a four-hour event (you usually need to get there at 7 p.m. to reserve your burger), there are plenty of good options close and convenient for Emory students. FARM BURGER in Decatur offers 100 percent grass-fed beef, with options on options to deck your burger out and customize it to perfection. Don’t ignore their Parmesan fries or the sweet tea. Then there’s YEAH! BURGER in Virginia Highlands. This hip spot offers juicy burgers on fantastic buns with plenty of options, including bacon jam. But their sauce is what sets them apart: roasted garlic aioli. New to the scene (but not to be underestimated) is BURGERFI in Emory Point. Within walking distance to Emory, this is by far the best burger an Emory student can buy without using wheels to get there. The BurgerFi Cheeseburger comes with lettuce, tomato and two succulent patties, each with their own perfectly sliced and melted cheese on top that sits in between two potato buns branded with their logo. Throw on the BurgerFi sauce and call it a day.

Just Desserts Dr. bombay’s Underwater Tea Party Cafe Intermezzo Cafe Intermezzo is a European coffee house founded in 1979. It currently has three locations in Georgia: Dunwoody, Midtown and near the Atlanta airport. Midtown’s probably your closest bet to success (though it’s worth the trip to any of the three locations). There is something about the warm, Italian ambience that keeps you wanting and craving more. Though at first the numerous options may seem overwhelming, there really isn’t a “wrong choice.” Selections of dessert include a variety of tortes, cheesecakes, pies and crepes. My personal favorite is the Nutella-strawberry crepe. I know, original, right? But there’s nothing wrong with floating the delicious dessert mainstream. Add a cup of hot, black-as-night coffee and all of your worries will disappear. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but you really can’t go wrong. 1065 Peachtree Rd. NE. (404) 355-0411. www.cafeintermezzo.com.

The Sweet Tooth Doctor (Dentist?) is in the house. Dr. Bombay’s, an Atlanta coffee and tea shop, is my personal favorite. The phrase “chillwave” is probably overused but this is the exact vibe I get from Dr. Bombay’s. Not only is the tea and coffee top-notch, but the desserts are homemade with organic and/or vegan options. Next to the array of baked goods is the selection of ice cream. From coconut to bubble gum, Dr. Bombay’s never fails to deliver (good for all ages!). And if you prefer smaller samples of sugary snacks, the daily High Tea from 3:30-5:30 p.m. offers just this option, consisting of a pot of tea made for two coupled with miniature cupcakes, an assortment of cookies, scones and jam. And if these desserts don’t get you, the samosas sure as hell will. 1645 McLendon Ave. NE. (404) 474-1402. www.drbombays.com.

Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop is definitely worth the trip. Desserts include coconut and chocolate cakes, pretzel-topped cupcakes, moist brownies and unforgettable exquisite chocolate mousse. The ambiance is quintessentially “artsy,” and the baristas know how to make your day. If you’re ever confused as to which dessert you’re in the mood for, they will know and help you order it. They know your tastes better than you know yourself. Not only that, but the prices are reasonable, and it’s a great place to sit down, have some “me-time” and just enjoy yourself. Or do your homework. Ever in the mood for some exquisite mousse and dark as Diablo coffee? Because I’m always JOEnesing. 510 Flat Shoals Ave. SE. (404) 521-1122. Emily Barney | Flickr

Midnight Snacks Waffle House The last time I went to the Cheshire Bridge Waffle House, I arrived with a group of Wheel writers and editors at around 1:30 a.m. on a Saturday night. We met a man around the age of 65 who had recently been clubbing at a bar called “OPUS” across the street — not to be confused with the Online Pathway to University Students. After instructing us to take a series of “selfies” — one serious, one sassy, one smiling — our friend asked us to form a huddle around him, put one hand in each and yell out the word “love!” Any place where I can meet this kind of person at 1:30 a.m. is a place I am happy to be. 2264 Cheshire Bridge Rd. (404) 634-9414. www.wafflehouse.com. Open 24 Hours.

Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand A good 20 minute drive away from Emory’s main campus, situated down Moreland Avenue past Little Five Points, Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand is an adorably designed late-night institution that combines creative cuisine with downhome Southern cooking. The only meat on the menu is chicken sausage, but oh, the things they do with that sausage — smother it in cheese, BBQ sauce, sauerkraut, chili and more cheese. They’ve perfected the art of the “cupcake shake,” which just involves throwing a couple of homemade cupcakes and some ice cream into a blender. I grew up way south of the Mason Dixon line and never experienced a Sweet Tea Slush (really, just a great brew of sweet tea in slushie ice) until I tried Delia’s. With the first sip, I felt like 20 years of my life had passed me by. 489 Moreland Avenue SE. (404) 474-9651. www.thesausagestand.com Open ‘til 3 a.m.

The Brick Store Pub Brickstore Pub tends to be the only place my group of friends can agree on after 11 p.m., which is fine because they have the largest and best beer selection in Atlanta and what I’m convinced is the best pimento cheese dish in the greater perimeter area. Appetizers tend to be hearty, reasonably priced and great for splitting. Brickstore tends to attract an older crowd of Decaturians during its most packed hours, but Emory students start to fill in around midnight on weekend nights, so chances are good you’ll run into at least one person you know. The quiet and cozy atmosphere make it Brickstore a great place to wind down and have deeper conversation with friends after a night out. 125 E Court Square. (404) 687-0990. www.brickstorepub.com. Open ‘til 2 a.m. Arland | Flickr