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Friday, January 16, 2015
University Reduces Energy Consumption
Emory now uses 25 percent less energy, meeting part of a strategic plan set in 2005 one year earlier than anticipated. Energy use is one of the University’s largest expenses, as the campus used nearly 300,000,000 kilo-watt hours of electricity every year and spent $24.8 million on utilities alone in 2005, according to a Dec. 4 press release. That same year, Emory vowed to reduce energy use from 217 thousand British thermal units (kBtu) to 162.7 kBtu over the next 10 years, according to the Emory Sustainability Initiative. Emory still needs to meet other parts of its strategic plan, such as goals on reducing water usage and using more local and sustainable food, by 2015. “The[se] are the accomplishments of the Emory community as a whole,” Ciannat Howett, director of Sustainability Initiatives, said. “Every person who made a more sustainable choice, to recycle waste or take the shuttle instead of a car, contributed to Emory achieving the exciting list of sustainability highlights for 2014.” Along with this energy reduction, this year the initiative has led to a total of 25 LEED certified buildings on campus, grass-fed beef and humanely raised eggs in the dining halls and the elimination of Styrofoam products from the dining halls. Additionally, Emory joined the Atlanta Better Building Challenge, which works to reduce energy and water usage in buildings across Atlanta. As the largest participant in the program, the University committed 6.5 million square feet of enrolled buildings to reduce energy and water by 20 percent by 2020, according to Howett. Emory’s effort to promote commuter alternatives such as using the
Cliff shuttles, carpooling, walking, biking or using MARTA buses, has reduced the petroleum usage from 10 percent since 2005. Also, now, 50 percent of community members park on campus as more Emory Healthcare members, faculty and students use alternative forms of transportation. In its final year, the initiative will continue work on its many other goals such as reducing water usage by 20 percent and recycling 65 percent of waste on campus, but also providing more courses on sustainability, according to initiative. However, some goals seem more difficult to meet than others, including a goal to have 75 percent local and sustainable food, according to Howett. “We will likely be at about 24 percent in our 2014 annual report numbers — this falls short of our goal, but it is still an improvement since 2005 and near the 25 percent goal of the national Real Food Challenge,” Howett said. The 2005 University-wide strategic plan aimed to improve Emory’s “quality, distinction, the financial strength and resource stewardship,” President James W. Wagner wrote in his 2011 “Message From the President.” Wagner deemed sustainability a fundamental part of the mission to improve the “environmental, economic and social future of Emory,” according to Emory’s Sustainability Vision. College senior Sally Yan, a former volunteer for the Emory Sustainability Initiative, said she chose Emory partly because of its focus on sustainability. “I am excited and proud, but not at all surprised, that Emory was able to reach its goal ahead of schedule.” The initiative is currently in the middle of a strategic planning process to set goals for beyond 2015.
— Contact Sarah Husain at shusai5@emory.edu
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he University made a series of recent structural changes around campus, digging to repair leaks at the Callaway Center, removing and replacing a dying oak tree on the Quadrangle, a new login system for Robert E. Woodruff Library resources and a new system of reserving group study rooms at Woodruff Library and the Cox Hall Computing Center (see Page 3 for more).
health care
Emory Healthcare CEO Moves to Detroit Hospital By Emily Lim Staff Writer
John T. Fox, who has worked with Emory Healthcare since 1999, announced his decision to resign as CEO and president of the organization. He will take up a new position as president and CEO at Beaumont Health, which is located around Detroit, Michigan on March 25 this spring. In an email to the Wheel, Fox described his decision to leave Emory Healthcare as a “very difficult” one. Fox explained that he found
the new position attractive because Beaumont Health has a major commitment to teaching and has similarities to an academic medical center, with approximately 700 residents and fellows being trained throughout their hospitals. Formed in Sept. 2014, Beaumont Health was created through an affiliation involving the Beaumont Health System, Oakwood Healthcare and Botsford Health Care. A new CEO and president of Emory Healthcare has yet to be appointed. Until then, Emory Healthcare’s executive leadership team will report to Wright Caughman, CEO of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center,
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By Annie McGrew Asst. News Editor
Left: Thomas Han/Photo Editor; Right: Hagar Elsayed/Photo Editor
Employed students will patrol areas where the Tobacco-Free Environment policy is frequently violated, starting this spring, according to the Office of Health Promotion.
Smoking Ban Enforcement Enhanced By Lydia O’Neal Asst. News Editor
Smokers beware: this semester, the University will beef up its enforcement of the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy, which bans the sale or use of tobacco products on University property, according to the Office of Health Promotion. Four student monitors, employed by Campus Life, will patrol areas reportedly popular among smokers, according to Director of the Office of Health Promotion Heather Zesiger. The student monitors, who could not be reached by press time, will walk in pairs through an area
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Sciences Center website, Fox and his Emory Healthcare leadership team expanded elements on the system’s culture such as increasing transparency and cultural diversity in order to achieve better clinical outcomes and improve patient safety and service. “It has helped shape me professionally and has been incredibly rewarding personally,” Fox wrote. “I think we have evolved into an outstanding and focused culture that really gives us clarity around the reason we exist, which is to care for the patient with all our heart and energy.”
— Contact Emily Lim at emily.lim@emory.edu
Students Investigate Civil Rights Cold Cases
By Lydia O’Neal Asst. News Editor
See nurse, Page 3
and to Michael Mandl, chairman of the Emory Healthcare Board. For Fox, one of his most lasting memories was Emory Healthcare’s decision to accept Ebola patients. “We had to make that decision rapidly, and it was not risk free,” Fox recalled. “However, within the culture of Emory Healthcare, I think we have a strong moral compass so we knew what to do and had no regrets about the direction we took whatever the outcome was going to be.” Fox worked at Emory Healthcare for longer than any other organization in his career. According to his biography on the Woodruff Health
academics
Liberian Nurse Enrolls At Emory When the father of Fatu Kekula, a 22-year-old Liberian nursing student, contracted the Ebola virus in August, she rushed him to the hospital. Every hospital she could find refused to accept him, so she brought him home, where he infected three other family members, according to a CNN article. Kekula spent two grueling weeks treating her father, mother, sister and cousin, and managed to save three of them. Now, she’s ready to finish her degree at Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Kekula has enrolled at Emory for the spring semester and will complete her Associate of Arts in Nursing degree by the end of the fall 2015 semester. She previously studied at Cuttington University in Suakoko, Liberia, which shut down during the epidemic. (Kekula has already completed three years at Cuttington. An associate degree requires four years of schooling in Liberia, unlike in the U.S., according to the Nursing School.) The Nursing School’s Associate Dean for Enrollment Management
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between the Robert W. Woodruff Library and Henry L. Bowden Hall, near Dooley’s Den and outside of Starbucks on Oxford Road. “The students are encouraged to work as many hours as they can during the times when there are more violations, to stop people before they start,” Zesiger said. She added that the student monitors would warn a potential policy violator as he or she pulls a cigarette or a lighter from a purse or pocket, a better response than expensive cameras with face-recognition technology that would only serve a punitive purpose. Still, Zesiger said, “if they’re bel-
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ligerent, [the students] are going to ask for I.D.s, and there will be disciplinary action.” Zesiger selected the three areas based on anonymous reports submitted through the Tobacco-Free Emory site’s enforcement page. She has been keeping track of the reports since October, after Human Resources employee John Kosky left Emory last summer, and said she has received seven to 10 reports per week since. The perpetrators, according to Zesiger, are not entirely students. “There are people in uniform, visitors, parents,” she said. “A lot of
See students, Page 3
Student Life
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James Brazier, a black man in Terrell County, Ga., had just bought a new Chevy Impala in 1958. Soon after, he was arrested, jailed and murdered. Emory’s Civil Rights Cold Cases Project investigates, attempting to understand why Brazier and others were murdered during the modern civil rights era through analyzing primary sources and the cultural climate of the time. The Emory Civil Rights Cold Cases Project began as a class taught by James M. Cox, Jr. Professor of Journalism Hank Klibanoff and Associate Professor in the History and African American Studies departments Brett Gadsden and has since developed into a larger project with a website launched last week. While working with civil rights organizations in a national Cold Case project in states such as Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Klibanoff realized that no one in the organization was looking at Georgia cases. Soon after, Klibanoff and Gadsden met to discuss the possibilities of investigating Georgia civil rights cold cases and ultimately decided that their idea would best be implemented
in a classroom setting. “We felt a great sort of synergy about bringing the rigors of history and journalism into the classroom in this investigation,” Klibanoff said. As part of their research, students comb through FBI records, browse newspaper archives, visit state and local records and file Freedom of Information Act requests, according to Mary Claire Kelly (‘14C), a former student in the class. The class soon began to grow larger than the two professors had expected and evolved into a larger project. “It became quite clear that there was so much to do, so we should try to go beyond the class,” Klibanoff said. The project recently launched a comprehensive website that details the cases studied so far, including Brazier’s, and showcases student work. Some of the other cases include a 32-year-old woman who died from a bomb that exploded under her house, a man who was shot after being pulled over for a traffic violation and a preacher who was fatally beaten by two police officers. Emory’s program differs from programs at other universities such as
See cold, Page 4
Editors’ Note
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HONOR COUNCIL National, Local and Higher Education News • A junior in a lower level science class was found guilty of unauthorized assistance when she submitted a homework assignment nearly identical to that of a classmate. Students were allowed to work with one another as long as they wrote down the names of those they collaborated with and used their own answers. The student, who said she forgot to include her classmate’s name, received a twoyear mark on her record, a full-letter grade deduction in the course and a zero on the assignment. • During a lower level science course exam, the class professor and teaching assistant noticed a freshman glancing at the test of a student nearby. The student, whose incorrect multiple choice and written answers matched those of the nearby student, claimed the two had studied together. He also cited anxiety as the reason for his suspicious behavior. The Honor Council, which did not find his reasoning credible, recommended an F in the course and a two-year mark on his record. • After submitting a paper that included an unacknowledged online source, a junior in an upper level foreign language course claimed to have self-plagiarized, as he said he wrote
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an essay on the same topic in high school. As for the Internet source, he blamed his high school teaching assistant for using the passage without citation while revising his paper. Though he provided copies of the high school essay, the Honor Council did not find his account credible. Because the student had previously violated the Honor Code, he received an F in the course, a one-semester suspension and a permanent mark on his record. • Due to the high quality of a junior’s upper level foreign language course paper — the writing was more advanced than his previous work and resembled the writing of a native speaker — the student was accused of plagiarism. He admitted that another student had circled areas of his essay that needed improvement, but he also said he rewrote those areas himself. He proved his account by showing the Honor Council previous drafts of the paper. Because no prohibitions existed against the use of an outside proofreader, the Honor Council found the student not guilty of violating the Honor Code.
— Compiled by Asst. News Editor Lydia O’Neal
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police RECORD
• On Jan. 11 at 5 p.m., Emory Police Department (EPD) responded to a call regarding an individual in possession of weapons on Emory’s Clairmont Campus. A student was unloading his car when a Resident Advisor (RA) noticed the weapons in the student’s trunk. The student said that he wasn’t thinking and didn’t realize that he had the weapons in a school zone. The RA notified police that the individual had the weapons in protective cases in his trunk. The weapons included a bolt-action rifle and a Romanian semi-automatic AK-47 assault rifle. When officers arrived on the scene, they confiscated the weapons for safekeeping and later returned the weapons to the individual to store off campus. The individual was transporting the weapons in an appropriate manner, and he had proper documentation for the weapons
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but he was violating Emory’s policy. The individual was interviewed with multiple officers and administrators to ensure the individual did not have any ill intent.
• On Jan. 14 at 11:30 p.m., EPD responded to a call regarding marijuana at Longstreet-Means residence hall. A RA at the location notified officers of three individuals who were in possession of marijuana. Officers met with the individuals and confiscated the green leafy substance. EPD turned information regarding the incident over to Campus Life. • On Jan. 15 at 12:20 a.m., EPD responded to a call regarding individuals defecating and urinating in public at the intersection between Clifton Rd. and Eagle Row. Officers located the two male individuals and
cited them with defecating and urinating on private property. Officers believed the individuals were under the influence of alcohol. Officers turned information over to Campus Life for further action. • On Jan. 15 at 2:30 a.m., EPD responded to an accident between the intersection of Eagle Row and Clifton Road. A driver rear-ended another driver and when officers arrived on the scene, they determined the driver who caused the collision was under the influence of alcohol. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to DeKalb County Jail.
— Compiled by Crime Beat Writer Brandon Fuhr
This Week In Emory History Jan. 16, 1973
Due to a theft about a week earlier, male visitation at the formerly freshmen women’s dorm Harris Hall was suspended for two weeks. On Jan. 8, 1973, a resident escorted two male students into the lobby. After she headed to her room, the two men remained and stole $650 worth of antique lamps, according to witnesses and the DeKalb County police. The theft was just “one incident in many,” said Dean of Women Peggy Ziegler. “Since the beginning of the year, girls have been abusing their visitation privilege,” she said.
Events at emory
Event: PHS Grand Rounds: Drowning in Data: What is a Biologist To Do? Time: 12 p.m. Location: RSPH, CNR Auditorium, 1518 Clifton Road
SATURDAY Event: Artful Stories for Families Time: 10 a.m. Location: Carlos Museum, Near East Galleries Event: Enoch Arden, a Melodrama Time: 8 p.m. Location: Emerson Concert Hall, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
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Event: MLK Holiday (No Classes) Time: All Day Location: All Schools
TUESDAY Event: Zotero Workshop Time: 11 a.m. Location: Woodruff Library 312 Event: Gilman Scholarship Advising Hours Time: 3 p.m. Location: Candler Library 200 Event: Art History Program Information Session Time: 5 p.m. Location: Carlos Hall Conference Room
Event: Storytelling With Clay Children’s Workshop Time: 2 p.m. Location: Carlos Museum, Tate Room
Event: Queer & Asian Discussion Group Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Office of LGBT Life, DUC 232E
Event: The Gathering @ 5:05 Worship Time: 5:05 p.m. Location: Ward Fellowship Hall at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Event: Homer and Archaeology Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 110
WEDNESDAY
Event: From Here to There: Dr. King’s Vision, Our Current Reality and the Way Forward Time: 11 a.m. Location: Candler School of Theology 252 Event: Timothy Holbrook: The Value of Public Scholarship Time: 12 p.m. Location: Woodruff Library Jones Room Event: Constraining the Emissions of Air Pollutants and Their Impacts Time: 4 p.m. Location: White Hall 207 Event: Trans-forming Gender Discussion Group Time: 5 p.m. Location: Office of LGBT Life, 232E DUC Event: Bisexual/Pansexual Discussion Group Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Office of LGBT Life, 232E DUC Event: “Smokey and the Bandit” (1977), Film Screening Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: White Hall 208
THURSDAY
Event: Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar Time: 12 p.m. Location: Claudia Nance Rollins Building 1000 Event: Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards Program Time: 4 p.m. Location: Goizueta Business School Auditorium Event: Evening with Friends: Rare Musical Materials at Pitts Theology Library Time: 6 p.m. Location: Pitts Theology Library Lecture Hall Event: Freedom Fighters: A Volunteer Emory Social Justice Dialogue Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Woodruff Health Sciences Administration Building Event: Staibdance Presents “Attic” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Dance Studio, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
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Researchers Study Atlanta Coyote Population By Brandon Fuhr Senior Staff Writer A police department canine was killed by a pack of coyotes earlier this week in Conyers, Georgia. According to WSB-TV Atlanta, the patrol dog attacked the coyotes and sustained grave injuries before the dog’s handler could help him. In response to recent coyote sightings in the metropolitan Atlanta area that have sparked interest in the predator, and Berry College biologist Christopher Mowry (‘94G) and Emory University ecologist Larry Wilson (‘92G) founded the Atlanta Coyote Project in October to better understand coyotes and how to coexist with them in the metro area. Mowry explicitly stated that the goal of the Atlanta Coyote Project is simply to study coyotes in the metro area rather than combat number of coyotes. Some questions Mowry and Wilson are exploring include: What are coyote territory sizes like? How big is their population? What are they eating? Where are they? What are their movement patterns like? While the Atlanta Coyote Project is still in its infancy, Mowry and Wilson, who have worked extensively together, have started to gather information through almost 1,800 responses to a survey asking people
in the metropolitan area to describe their interactions with coyotes. According to Wilson, one of the main things the Atlanta Coyote Project is trying to do is educate people. Wilson is hopeful that in the future they will do more than just surveys and implement some telemetry into their research. “We are trying to take the public’s pulse right now regarding coyotes,” Mowry said. “We hope that these initial studies may guide us to do some field studies.” According to Mowry, there is no question that the number of coyote sightings has increased anecdotally, but it is not a cause for alarm. Mowry claims that the reason for the rise in sightings is due in part to the fact that humans wiped out the red wolf in the past 50 years, allowing coyotes to expand their territory. “We as humans have disrupted the ecosystem by getting rid of the top predator, which was historically the red wolf,” Mowry said. Mowry also claims that the coyote’s adaptability is one reason for the animal’s success. “They eat just about anything,” Mowry said. “Their main diet is small mammals, but they will even eat fruits.” Mowry claims that coyotes are now found throughout all of North America. However, they are largely
unseen because they are active at times when humans are not as active. They can adapt pretty well to be extremely shy and secretive, Mowry explained. “Coyotes are opportunistic and they will take advantage of road kill and food that people put outside to feed their animals,” Wilson said. According to Wilson, the fear regarding coyotes attacking humans is overhyped. “For some reason, there is this stigma about coyotes that they are pack animals, but they normally don’t go after people,” Wilson said. “If you want to look at an animal that attacks people, that is dogs.” While there are definitely concerns regarding coyotes in urban areas, Mowry claims that there are some positive effects. “Coyotes get a bad rap, but there are things they can potentially be doing which are beneficial,” Mowry said. “The coyote can help to keep smaller pest species under control including rats, squirrels and possums.” “These animals are here, and we can not kill our way out of this,” Mowry said. “We cannot successfully exterminate them all, and we don’t want to do that because it often has unintended consequences.” —Contact Brandon Fuhr at brandon.spencer.fuhr@emory.edu
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Continued from Page 1 people simply don’t know that there’s a tobacco-free policy here.” Along with student monitors, Campus Services will place signs in areas frequently cited in the anonymous reports. Though, Zesiger acknowledged, there are often tobacco butts found littered on and around the signs already in place. “It isn’t to surprise or sneak up on anybody — we’re not looking to be the bad guys at all,” Zesiger said. “It’s just a friendly reminder.” College senior and smoker Druva Kota said increased enforcement isn’t the answer to creating a smoke-free environment. “I honestly don’t think they can stop people from smoking,” Kota said. “At the end of the day, if people want to smoke, they will — it’s nicotine, it’s an addictive drug.” Kota suggested the creation of a designated smoking area, not unlike those of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, for people to enjoy a cigarette or two without the risk of harming others nearby. “I understand if they want to have a smoke-free environment,” Kota said. “But it’s not the University’s place to try to take that away from them.” The University implemented Policy 4.113, titled Tobacco-Free Environment, on Jan. 1, 2012 “in order to create an atmosphere that is consistent with Emory’s mission and commitment to improve the health and wellness of members of the Emory community, Emory University and Emory Healthcare.” The policy prohibits the use or selling of “cigarettes, cigars, pipes, all forms of smokeless tobacco, clove cigarettes and any other smoking devices that use tobacco such as hookahs, or simulate the use of tobacco such as electronic cigarettes.” The Office of Student Conduct and the Human Resources department handle Tobacco-Free Emory policy violations.
— Contact Lydia O’Neal at lmoneal@emory.edu
and Student Affairs David Smith called Kekula’s enrollment “a wonderful opportunity” for both the Nursing School and Kekula herself. “What better place than Emory to train a nurse who will return to the front lines of the fight against Ebola?” Smith wrote in a statement to the Wheel. “And what a great opportunity for our current students to be able to study alongside someone who has faced a crisis that threatened her country, her own family and herself? It’s a perfect match.” The ‘trash bag’ method
Back in her home country in late July, according to CNN, Kekula took her father, 52-year-old Moses, to a hospital near her home city of Kakata after his blood pressure spiked. There, he was given the bed of a just-deceased Ebola patient and quickly contracted the virus, as did many hospital staff. Three hospitals turned her father away after Kekula drove him to the capital, Monrovia. Another hospital in Kakata admitted him but diagnosed him with Typhoid fever and did little to help combat the virus he had contracted, according to the article. Kekula was then forced to bring her father home, where he infected her mother, 57-year-old Victoria; her sister, Vivian, 28; and her cousin who lived with Kekula and her immediate family, 14-year-old Alfred Winnie. Unable to get her hands on the goggles and protective suits recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Kekula used a “trash bag” method to keep herself from coming in contact with any of her relatives’ infectious bodily fluids, according to CNN. She tied trash bags over her hands and feet and donned a raincoat and multiple pairs of gloves, and later taught this technique to other West Africans without access to overcrowded hospitals. Three members of the family — her father, mother and sister — survived, while her cousin died of the virus, which kills an average of 50 percent of those infected, according to a World Health Organization fact sheet.
A search for the right school
Following his recovery, Kekula’s father began searching for scholarships for his daughter, determined to help her finish her nursing degree, according to CNN. iAMProjects, a nonprofit focused on financially supporting African scholars of all academic levels, contacted the family after hearing Kekula’s story from a September CNN article by Elizabeth Cohen. iAMProjects got in touch with Cohen, who connected the nonprofit with the Kekula’s, according to iAMProjects Founder Olawunmi Oduyebo. Helping Kekula to apply and transfer her credits to Emory “was a challenge,” Oduyebo wrote in an email to the Wheel. “As you can imagine, things are very different in Liberia, specifically the school systems and their deadlines.” She added that “the Ebola epidemic did not make things any easier.” The nonprofit, however, was able to coordinate with Cuttington University to attain the documents needed for Kekula’s transfer, according to Oduyebo. Additionally, Oduyebo added, the majority of iAMProjects’ board members are Africans and had an understanding of the Liberian university’s system. Through donations from individuals who gave as little as $1 and nonprofits who gave up to $10,000, iAMProjects raised its target amount of $40,000 for Kekula’s Emory tuition, travel and living expenses by Jan. 5. Most of the donations came from individuals, Oduyebo wrote. iAMProjects speaks to the Kekula family at least twice a week, according to Oduyebo. “Fatu and her family are lovely people,” Oduyebo wrote. “She is a very intelligent and determined young lady — she comes from a tight knit family who love each other dearly.” As for Kekula’s post-graduation plans, Oduyebo wrote that the nursing student “has a lot of things she would like to accomplish and establish after graduation … but she is taking it all one step at a time.” Kekula was not available for comment by press time.
— Contact Lydia O’Neal at lmoneal@emory.edu
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Campus Services dug alongside the south exterior wall of Callaway Memorial Center, as offices and classrooms (including a graduate computer lab) flooded multiple times in the past six months.
Updates: Floods, Tree Removal and More By Sonam Vashi Executive Editor DeKalb Water Main Breaks Parts of DeKalb County experienced low water pressure yesterday as a water main broke in southeast Decatur. University Media Relations Director Elaine Justice sent an allEmory email advising the Emory community to take “maximum steps necessary to conserve water,” but as of yesterday evening, Emory had not recieved any complaints of low water pressure, according to Campus Life Interim Assistant Vice President Andy Wilson. Around 4 p.m. yesterday, DeKalb County Watershed Management had normalized pressure in most of the county, according DeKalb Communications. Callaway Flooding Waterproofing
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Noticed some large mounds of dirt next to Callaway? Those 200 cubic yards of soil resulted from a waterproofing project needed for the Callaway Memorial Center, according to Karen M. Salisbury, the chief of staff and director of customer relations and support for Campus Services. Parts of South Callaway have experienced “water intrusion,” or flooding, Salisbury said. These parts include S107, a graduate computer lab, and the S106 office suite, where the offices of three Center for the Study of Human Health members and James M. Cox, Jr. Professor of Journalism Hank Klibanoff are located. Some of those offices and several classrooms have flooded three times since August, most recently in early January, Klibanoff wrote in an email to the Wheel. The S107 first flooded in 2013,
“underwent extensive and lengthy repairs, reopened, flooded again and remains closed,” Klibanoff wrote. When her office was flooded in early September, the suite was filled with fans and blowers to dry the carpets, but nothing in her office was damaged, Human Health Visiting Assistant Professor Jennifer Sarrett wrote in an email to the Wheel. In order to repair the problem, Emory dug down along the side of Callaway and is placing new drainage and coating the exterior wall with a special product. The dirt will be replaced in the next few days, if weather permits, since the project has to wait until the wall is dry to close the hole. Tree Removed from Quad A longtime Quadrangle fixture that shaded Emory students for decades, the Black Oak in front of Callaway, was removed over winter break due to decay in its upper trunk, according to a Dec. 15 Emory press release. The tree had a long history. It was likely planted in the 1940s, and a decade ago it had suffered dieback, where peripheral parts of the tree are damaged or killed, due to soil compaction effects on the tree’s root zone, according to the press release. It was scheduled to be removed at that time, but Facilities Management used new techniques to save the tree for several more years. After inspection last May, the University decided to remove the tree, since its trunk had decayed significantly and would fail in coming years, according to the press release. However, another tree was replanted in its place earlier this week, according to Salisbury, which will provide a study spot for students in the coming decades.
New Login Process Emory students now must login to all library licensed online content — ebooks, journals, databases — no matter where they are, according to Trisha Wilson, project manager with Library and Information Technology Services (LITS). Before, University members only had to login to these resources from off-campus, Wilson wrote in an email to the Wheel. Now, faculty, staff and students must use their Emory usernames and passwords to access content both on and off campus. The process was changed in order to create better security for the library resources, better data on how the licensed resources are being used and savings in cases where LITS has “more targeted groups accessing only relevant resources,” Director of the Scholarly Communications Office Lisa Macklin wrote in an email to the Wheel. Room Reservation Changes In order to reserve group study rooms in Woodruff Library and the Cox Computing center, students will now use the Student Digital Life (SDL) Resource Scheduler, according to a Jan. 12 all-Emory email from SDL Manager Tony Shiver. The Resource Scheduler shows all available rooms at a certain time and lets students submit bookings for regular study spaces, rooms with A/V technology and rooms with video conferencing capabilities. With the Resource Scheduler, students will no longer use their Office 365 email accounts. To learn more, visit http://it.emory.edu/reserve-room.
—Contact Sonam Vashi at svashi2@emory.edu
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National, Local and Higher Education News • The number of Ebola cases is declining in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, according to weekly United Nations figures. Guinea and Sierra Leone recorded their lowest weekly case numbers since August, while Liberia recorded its lowest number of weekly cases since June. In a World Health Organization (WHO) report released Wednesday, the WHO said all three West African nations now have the capacity to bury those who have died of the Ebola virus.
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One cold case focuses on Thomas H. Brewer, a civil rights activist in Columbus, Ga. who founded the city’s NAACP chapter. Brewer was shot seven times and killed by Lucio Flowers, the owner of a department store.
Cold Cases Inform Events in the Present, Gadsden Says Continued from Page 1 Northeastern University and Syracuse University, which conduct research using law students and are focused on holding perpetrators accountable. According to Gadsden, Emory’s project is supported by undergraduates and is less focused on studying “who did it” and more on finding out why. “Ours is more of a truth-telling or memory project,” Gadsden said. According to Gadsden, the class provides students the opportunity to research and write for a much larger audience. “What we’re doing in our work is developing a set of lessons that prepare students to present works to a much larger public, and that’s a terrific experience here at Emory,” Gadsden said, “Because, ultimately, that’s what we as faculty are preparing students for: to go out into the world and to apply the skills that they’ve learned and developed here at Emory and apply those in a variety of different contexts, kind of beyond the University’s gate.” Klibanoff said he’s been thrilled
by the response from students who have taken the class and said he believes many of them have learned a lot from the class, citing the importance of historical context. “I think that [the students are] coming to see that it’s hard to live in 2013, 2014 and see all the controversies that erupted over Ferguson and these periodic outbursts of police overreaction without linking it and seeing that there is a whole historic arc,” Klibanoff said, referencing the recent killings by police officers of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and of Eric Garner in Staten Island that sparked protests around the nation. Gadsden had similar thoughts on the importance of history in understanding the present. “I tell my students repeatedly that it’s not that history repeats itself, but that the study of history is important to help give context to present day circumstances,” Gadsden said. “What’s striking about the particular project now, especially in light of Ferguson and Staten Island, is that the way in which many of the themes we are exploring in these cases about racial violence, racial discrimination, police
brutality, seem to resonate across time and space.” Kelly took the Cold Cases class in fall 2012 and has continued working on the project since. Now, she’s part of the project’s editorial team. Kelly wrote in an email to the Wheel that one of the questions she struggled with in the project was, “Why open old wounds?” “Why pry into these tragic stories that have long since been forgotten by most people?” she asked. According to Kelly, understanding the past is essential in addressing present problems. “So many of our current problems in the South are extensions of our roots in Jim Crow,” Kelly wrote. “By remembering [the case victims], and bringing their cases back into the public’s eye, we are making people think about the legal, social and economic situations of our past that did not give justice to these victims.” Note: Executive Editor Sonam Vashi and News Editor Rupsha Basu are team members of Emory’s Civil Rights Cold Case Project.
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• Speaking at the Arab World Institute on Thursday, French President François Hollande vowed to protect followers of all religions and called Muslims the main victims of extremist fanaticism. His speech followed the shooting at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and at a
kosher market in Paris one week earlier, which altogether left 17 dead. • On Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Christopher Cornell, who allegedly planned an attack on the U.S. Capitol in the name of the Islamic State militant group. Cornell, a 20-year-old resident of Green County, Ohio, caught the FBI’s attention after posting his support of the Islamic State, or IS, on Twitter. He has been charged with attempting to kill a U.S. government officer. • Duke University in North Carolina reversed a decision yesterday to sound a weekly Muslim prayer call starting today, citing a serious security threat. The Duke Muslim Student Association would have
chanted the call, or adhan, which lasts three minutes. Students compared it to the Sunday bell announcing worship for Christians at Duke’s Chapel. The university has already dedicated space for a variety of religions, including Judaism, Hindu and Buddhism. • An unknown assailant shot and carjacked a man outside a DeKalb County Kroger on Wednesday. Police are still investigating the incident, during which a group of men approached the victim, demanded his car and shot him when he surrendered his keys. Though he was expected to survive his injuries, witnesses said he was shot several times outside of the Moreland Avenue grocery store.
— Compiled by Asst. News Editor Lydia O’Neal
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In light of the New Year, we at the Wheel have comprised a list of internal and external wishes and resolutions for both our editorial board and the greater Emory community. We would first like to address a legitimate concern we have heard about our own publication: the inability to express all minority voices through our editorial board and the idea that the Wheel is a racialized white space. We cannot claim to speak for the voices of those who are not involved in our publication, but we will continue to find ways to make our paper accessible to all voices who want to be heard. While our editorial board does contain great diversity of race, ethnicity and thought, we wholeheartedly acknowledge that we lack certain perspectives on our own editorial board. We strive to acquire new perspectives by trying to create an atmosphere in which viewpoints that deviate from popular thought are not shut out merely for being unpopular. We know we are not completely representative of the entire Emory community, and most importantly, we encourage feedback from our community to ensure that we’re encompassing different voices. Please email us at emorywheelexec@gmail.com for any comments, concerns or story ideas. Additionally, we wish for the Emory community to continue engaging in different types of events and to continue fostering discussions over race and identity that began last semester. These conversations are often difficult to have, but they are important for creating meaningful awareness and change. Our Goals: In the new year, we also wish to increase our readership and reach through revamping our digital platforms and engagement on social media. We hope to report in a more creative manner and on overlooked stories and angles. We again encourage members of the community to provide us with feedback on our newspaper as we strive to make the Wheel better and as accessible as possible. Safety Fondly known as “syllabus week,” the start of the semester is time of revelry as students reunite on campus after winter break. As the culminating weekend of syllabus week approaches, we hope that everybody attends parties safely, drinks responsibly and we wish for continued safety throughout the year. Sexual Assault In the past year, our community has taken steps to understand and combat the risk of sexual assault on campus, especially in social situations involving alcohol and, often, in fraternity houses. As we continue to work together to solve this problem, we wish for continued cooperation on all fronts, including continued and improved transparency by the administration with respect to the sexual misconduct process. In the coming year, we wish for the success of those programs already established to improve sexual assault prevention, such as the new Sexual Violence Prevention Advisory Board. Additionally, we wish for increased implementation of more proactive measures for prevention on campus, including bystander intervention implemented in more social clubs. Despite our critiques, we encourage the Emory community to support to the administration and to continue working alongside them. Interfraternity Council We wish for the Interfraternity Council (IFC) to continue the fruitful conversation initiated at the end of last semester surrounding fraternity social life. With the installation of the new IFC executive board, we wish for a continuation of the momentum from last semester, the social freeze and the subsequent action plan. In 2015, it’s time to continue awareness of the complex issues on our campus and move to action. For the community to progress and grow, we hope that the steps outlined in the IFC plan can be turned into actionable items. Dooley’s Week The Student Programming Council (SPC) has put on some exciting Dooley’s Weeks over the years. However, the annual event has recently plateaued. The same schedule and similar performers have slightly diminished some of the excitement around Dooley’s Week. For example, the schedule has consistently included a comedian performing on Thursday, a rapper on Friday and DJ on Thursday. In the coming semester, we hope that SPC will challenge the status quo and work to be more creative in their plans for Dooley’s Week. The Liberal Arts Emory struggles to cultivate an atmosphere hospitable to the liberal arts. Many Emory students attend this university for pre-professional purposes but still have the option of engaging with the arts and humanities through classes, extracurricular activities and student organizations. However, increasing tuition rates jeopardize the liberal arts, whose value, professional and otherwise, may be less apparent to students saddled with loans. We wish to see more effort put into fostering the liberal arts across the student body and emphasizing the holistic benefits of the arts and humanities. Initiatives like the Undergraduate Fellowship in Life and Learning, which aims to integrate students’ learning experiences, are a step in the right direction. Transparency While we are encouraged by the University’s continuing commitment to ethical engagement, we wish for continued and increased transparency from the University. From issues surrounding admission barriers to undocumented students to more specific information on how Emory handles conduct issues, the University should strive to provide more transparency in all different facets of its administration. We believe studying the liberal arts involves asking questions about everything from existence to policy, and the University should try to make answers more accessible. Happy New Year! The above staff editorial represents the majority opinion of the Wheel’s editorial board.
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Activism in Modern America
Protests Alone Insufficient for Change Nathyia Watson Less than a century ago, black people in the United States were still denied the basic rights we have today, and were largely treated as second-class citizens. During the Civil Rights Movement, those marginalized people decided to stand up and demand what was rightfully theirs. Protesting was an effective tool used during the movement, instrumental in expressing the people’s conviction and highly effective in demonstrating the power and impact a large unified group could have. Today, in the wake of the highly publicized killings of black victims, such as Eric Garner and Tamir Rice, protests are once again being utilized to demonstrate the will of the people in places such as Ferguson, New York City and Atlanta. However, this is not the Civil Rights Movement of days past and protesting is not as effective now as it was back then. One problem with protests today is the lack of organization and coordination. With the exception of continuous protesting in Ferguson, the foundation of these recent protests, most protests that have occurred across the country have not endured for very long. If the protests don’t grow with time, the focus they are meant to draw will quickly fade away. Without a person or a group to organize the movement, the difficulty of continuing the protests will remain great. Also, with a lack of coordination comes the lack of any voice. These protests don’t necessarily need one single leader; Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were just two of many leaders during the Civil Rights Movement. However, these protestors need people to look to for guidance, to clarify the movement’s purpose and to work with other leaders
to give their actions a unity that would bring more power. We live in a representative government, and the necessity of having representation can’t be overlooked. It would make these protestors more than just people yelling and marching in the street; it would give not only the protestors someone to look to, but it would give those outside of the movement a source to work with. Without any leaders, who could be trusted to meet with the government on behalf of everyone involved to express their opinions and concerns?
... with a lack of coordination comes the lack of any voice. Another purpose of having a voice is to make motives and intentions clear. A popular distinction made between King and Malcolm X is how they viewed the issue of violence in obtaining their rights. Had there been no leaders during the Civil Rights Movement, it would have been very possible for people to lump all people under Malcolm X’s violent approach, with no one to claim otherwise. So, in the midst of these current protests, when some unruly citizens decide to vandalize or loot, who is there to speak on behalf of the protestors and separate those criminal activities from their own goals? Furthermore, protesting is ineffective because protesting itself is not enough. Something more needs to be done. Protestors need to be more proactive in bringing their goals to fruition, and in taking subsequent actions to express their will. For instance, after Rosa Parks was famously arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the front of the
bus to a white passenger, people boycotted the buses in Montgomery for over a year. That is much more than just a protest; that boycott further demonstrated their community’s cohesiveness and their willingness to act further, and it had a direct impact on the city that eventually led to the integration of buses. Finally, perhaps the greatest disadvantage these protests face is how they are perceived. A few days ago students at Ohio State University flooded the streets to celebrate their NCAA championship win, and committed a huge number of acts of vandalism and arson. In the media, they were referred to as revelers and fans. When one fire was lit during protests in Ferguson, the entire group of protestors was referred to as thugs, looters, rioters and savages. One purpose these protests are supposed to serve is to draw attention to the issues at hand, and to expose the injustices that are present. If the protests were to cease, there would be no attention drawn to the issues at all, but when the protesters are largely portrayed as villains, the protests cease to draw attention to the issues and instead draw criticism to the protestors. The message the media is sending is drowning out the message the protests are meant to send. I realize no solution is offered here, and I did not intend to offer one. I only meant to point out that the ongoing fight is not the same one our forefathers fought, and therefore cannot be fought in the same way. The institutionalized racism and horrible treatment of black people that still exists in this country is a terrible injustice that needs to be addressed. I can’t say whether or a not there is a clear solution, but I can say that protesting as it’s being done now will not be enough, and alternative means to an end must be discussed. Nathyia Watson is a College freshman from Buffalo, New York.
Letters to the Editor Caucus of Emory Black Alumni Encourage Student Activism, Dialogue Dear Emory Community, The Caucus of Emory Black Alumni (CEBA) works to foster and cultivate social, political, professional and intellectual relationships among black alumni, faculty, staff and students from all areas at Emory. As an organization and through the actions of our members, CEBA has always encouraged, promoted and supported the constant pursuit of equity, equality, inclusion and justice in our society. Peaceful protests are a significant part of the legacy of black students and alumni at Emory, and those protests have contributed to Emory’s growth, maturation and well-being. In the face of recent tragedies that remind us all of the progress that is still necessary in our society to overcome racism and the effects of systemic and institutional racism, we support the students, both undergraduate and graduate, and all of those members of the Emory community who are participating in peaceful protests in the form of die-ins and marches, as well as community forums on Emory’s campus and in the Atlanta community. Your efforts and hard work have not been
in vain or gone unnoticed. President James W. Wagner has pledged to work to identify policies the University’s administration can adopt which will address issues of bias and discrimination. We applaud all campus leaders who have mobilized students around campus and in their respective organizations while also engaging Emory professors, staff, administrators and alumni. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. described, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” In the fight to dismantle racism and injustice, we are hopeful that this is another opportunity to educate others and progress the conversations that lead to meaningful actions. We encourage all members of the Emory community to support current students on campus participating in the #BlackLivesMatter movement and its efforts to raise awareness about the many injustices that black people continue to face. We urge students to continue to mobilize and work together to bring these issues to the forefront of the entire Emory community. CEBA is proud of the strong and positive student leadership exhibited during this time.
We are also grateful for the administrators, professors, faculty and staff who support the students and their rights to protest, and those who serve as resources and mentors. We encourage others to do the same, as this is an important opportunity for learning beyond the classroom. We encourage all students to reflect on the progress the #BlackLivesMatter movement has made and the conversations that have led to deeper understanding of the historical and institutional systems that have led us to this point. As always, please use the CEBA Facebook page as an avenue to connect with alumni and for support, updates and opportunities to get involved. In the words of peaceful protestors on Emory’s campus and the #ItsBiggerThanYou campaign, “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other. We must support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” Sincerely, Jonathan Butler (96C) and Brandon Luten (10C) Caucus of Emory Black Alumni — Atlanta Co-Chairs
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Whitewashing, Appropriation a Media Norm Mariana Hernandez | Staff
Jesse Wang Cultural appropriation and “whitewashing” in popular media are issues that have plagued minority communities within the U.S. for centuries. Whitewashing is a metaphor used to explain how the achievements and cultural milestones made by people of color have historically been erased and appropriated by the white population. Since as early as the 1930s, Hollywood has made white actors portray people of color in films, such as “Charlie Chan Carries On” (1931), in which a middle-aged Asian man is portrayed by Warner Oland, a white actor, and “Cleopatra” (1963), in which Elizabeth Taylor, a white actress, played the Egyptian queen Cleopatra. According to a study conducted by The University of California — Los Angeles, whites eclipse minority groups in every aspect of film and media, ranging from acting to directing films. The being said, racist tendencies have not been limited just to Hollywood. In the music industry, artists such as Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne and Elvis Presley have each played a role in cultural appropriation in a bid to gain attention. As early as the 1950s, Presley, also known as “The King of Rock and Roll,” exhibited cultural appropriation when the idea of rock and roll was conceived. According to Larry Ford’s “Geographic Factors in the Origin, Evolution, and Diffusion of Rock and Roll Music,” rock and roll originated from African American blues musicians, such as Robert Johnson, and a mixture of other primarily white genres such as country and pop. In the early 2000s, Stefani began a publicity stunt centered on her interest in Japanese culture that quickly spiraled out of control. In 2004, Stefani hired four backup dancers who she named “Love,” “Angel,” “Music” and “Baby,” respectively, after the title of her album. These four girls were forced to speak in Japanese at all public events and were known as the “Harajuku girls.” Asian American comedienne Margaret Cho publicly criticized Stefani by comparing the Harajuku girls to blackface: “Even though to me, a Japanese schoolgirl uniform is kind of like blackface, I am just in acceptance over it, because something is better than noth-
ing. An ugly picture is better than a blank space, and it means that one day, we will have another display at the Museum of Asian Invisibility, that groups of children will crowd around in disbelief, because once upon a time, we weren’t there.” However, the works of Stefani and Presley were not nearly as controversial as the rise of a relatively new artist Amethyst Amelia Kelly, better known by her stage name “Iggy Azalea,” whose fame and image are solely dependent on her skills of mimicking people
of color. Azalea is an Australian rapper from Mullumbimby, New South Wales. At the age of 16 she flew to Miami, Florida to pursue a career in rap. Azalea had her first major breakthrough in the U.S. in early 2014 with her U.S. debut single “Fancy” featuring pop vocalist Charli XCX. The single, released by Island Records, became a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Many of her fans might find her success story inspirational, but Azalea has proven to
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Narcissism Redefines Social Standards Attention everyone! Everybody look at me! There’s a new normal in town. You can read all about it on my Facebook page. Several months ago I wrote an editorial decrying the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual fifth edition (DSM-5) for its treatment of the autistic spectrum. I now return to said DSM-5 regarding the removal of narcissistic personality disorder from its catalog. You may recall the original Narcissus of Greek mythology, who starved to death because he was unable to part with his reflection in a pond. He prefers bathroom mirrors now, if his Instagram account is any indication. The DSM continually publishes revised editions for two reasons: firstly, it makes the American Psychiatric Association more money than does any other single source and, secondly, as social norms change, so too must the definitions of deviations from them. This is the DSM’s job: to gauge what is and is not normal ... with one major caveat. Normal means functional, so regardless of what behaviors or symptoms one might display, technically the only way one can be said to have a disorder is if it impairs their performance. So as long as unreasonable self-importance was hurtful, it was a disorder. But it’s become functional, the new “healthy ego.” How did we get here? We rewarded it with a ‘like.’ Unlike in my previous editorial, I am not criticizing the DSM-5 itself for its revisions; instead, I am criticizing society for making this revision so justifiable. The so-called
be an incredibly polarizing figure. Many find her “rap skills” to be insulting due to her use of a southern accent in her songs that does not reflect her native Australian accent. Others find her ability to rap at all debatable. Azealia Banks, another female rapper, who grew up in Harlem and achieved widespread acclaim for her album Broke With Expensive Taste recently, was interviewed by Hot 97 Radio co-hosts Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg about her stance on hiphop culture and Azalea’s recent fame and
Grammy nominations. During the interview, Banks focused on her frustration of cultural smudging that occurs in modern-day music, especially in the hip-hop genre. She explains that America is a country that was built on the backs of slaves and that modern capitalism is essentially the result of slave labor: “Everybody knows that the basis of modern capitalism is slave labor and the huge corporations that are still caking off of slave labor.” She continues by arguing that this undercurrent of racial prejudice in America has continued on in pop music in the form of cultural appropriation as white rappers are becoming more prevalent and famous than black rappers: “That Macklemore album wasn’t better than the Drake record. That Iggy Azalea [record] is not better than any black girl that’s rapping today. And when they give those awards out — ’cause the Grammys are supposed to be accolades for artistic excellence — Iggy Azalea is not excellent [...] When they give these Grammys out, all it says to the white kids is ‘you can do anything you put your mind to’ and it says to the black kids ‘you don’t have anything, you don’t own anything, not even the things you created for yourself.’” At the end of the day, whether or not everyone agrees with Banks’ sentiment, her argument brings up a question that people have been asking for decades: Where do we draw the line? Is it okay to transcend these cultural barriers? Fifty years ago these questions may not have even been brought up. But as America continues to evolve and recognize the nuances of culture, the underlying problems of racism have gradually become more important. The fact is that even though some might view the mimicking of other cultures by popular artists as harmless, the underlying message reflects something far more sinister. Stefani and Azalea are conveying a message that it is acceptable to steal the works of people of color in the name of art and entertainment, similar to how blackface was socially acceptable in the early 1900s. Americans must remember that race does matter and that it is necessary to be respectful of other peoples’ culture. Jesse Wang is a College freshman from Audubon, Pennsylvania.
“selfie generation” has brought neediness to a new level, and we’ve let it happen. A colleague some time ago offered the very appropriate example of Kanye West: brash and egotistical but hugely successful. His fame is unimpeded by his self-importance and made greater in a world where interruptions and sex scandals get one name recognition in the industry rather than getting blacklisted. Self-absorption is, for the most part, no longer self-destructive.
Self-absorption is ... no longer self-destructive. At least, not to the individual. At least, not to the individual; this is the country whose people learned the National Security Agency was spying on them and were flattered by the extra followers. I’m reminded of the old adage “if everyone’s special, then no one’s special,” but reapplied: if everyone’s narcissistic then no one’s narcissistic, because the term is now meaningless. Somewhere between ubiquitous participation trophies and trashy reality television we found ourselves in a post-narcissist world. I don’t care for it. And, to phrase it in a more post-narcissistic way, what does it say about Western society that the image obsessed, “Twitter famous” navel-gazer is our new mascot?
I realize that I am not the best person to volley this complaint. I’m not humble; I’m arrogant, even. I put down the next guy as much as the next guy. My speech is more verbose than the word “sesquipedalian” itself. Also, not to force the point but it’s probably good that I have mirrors not far from the kitchen. So the fact that this message is coming from me should be a statement in and of itself. The message is, we did this and we can undo it. Remember what social media was originally supposed to be about: interconnectedness. The thing about narcissism or post-narcissism is that it requires one to acknowledge others but not to value them. Acknowledgement is insufficient for human connection, just like meaningless “likes” or halfhearted tweets. We are bombarded with so much to acknowledge, but what and who do we really value? Now there’s something to post about. It’s not even the products and sites, really; it’s the mindset. iDoThis, iDoThat. So you can keep your profiles, your instagrams and your tweets. But, in an inversion of Kant’s categorical imperative, remember to use them always as means and never as ends. As in an improv showcase, always ask, “Yes, AND...?” Or perhaps just a simple, sincere “How are you?” instead of a “Here’s how I am.” The DSM is a living document and you have no idea how important the little things will be to society’s state of mental health a generation from now. Sam Ready is a College sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia.
At long last, the economy appears to be improving. So who do we thank? President Barack Obama? The Federal Reserve? Oil companies? Mitch McConnell would have us thank the GOP, which took control of Congress on January 3. “The uptick appears to coincide with the biggest political change of the Obama administration’s long tenure in Washington: the expectation of a new Republican Congress,” McConnell said. PolitiFact rated this claim a flat-out false. “Even leaving aside the question of causation, key statistics show that the economic recovery was under way well before September, which is our best estimate for when the ‘expectation’ of a GOP Senate solidified,” PolitiFact wrote. McConnell’s statement seems to suggest that the a Republican majority Congress will pass legislation conducive to continuing the economic upturn. But so far Congress has proven that just the opposite is the case. Among the 114th Congress’s initial pieces of legislation is the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, which, in spite of its title, will likely do little to improve either of those goals. What it will do is gut the DoddFrank Act, passed in 2010 to prevent the sort of negligent financial activities that led to our most recent recession. If the legislation passes, banks will be able to hold onto risky assets for an additional two years and derivative trading will become less transparent, factors that might ripen our financial sector for another meltdown. How disappointing it would be for the United States to end up back where it was in 2008 just when things are starting to get really good, with unemployment at 5.6 percent and with 2.95 million jobs added over the past 12 months. Prices at the gas pump have dropped by half, a phenomenon that is projected to last well into 2015. The bill was passed on Wednesday. President Obama is likely to veto the bill, but Congress has proven its point: that it is largely unconcerned with the well-being of the people of this country. We elect our representatives and senators. But we are not the only ones they represent. In fact, “we the people” don’t even come first. We must wait in line behind the lobbyists, individuals and corporations who contribute large sums of money to increase the likelihood that their chosen representative will get elected and stay in power. With the vast income gap in this country, money increasingly becomes the key determinant of political power in this country. Actions like passing the Promoting Job
Creation Act are clear examples of how unrepresentative Congress is of its voters. It makes an enemy out of regulation, the bane not of the common people but of the cronies of big business. If these members of Congress, bent on deregulation, wish to simultaneously call themselves promoters of capitalism, considered a strong American ideal, they’d better open their eyes to how far this country has deviated from capitalism as Adam Smith saw it, which fundamentally requires a regulating body to protect the market from failure. Government, designed to protect the interests of the public at large, ideally fill this role. But when conflict of interest arises in government, it can no longer function as an effective regulating body. Obviously corporations despise the blow to the profit margin, but we need anti-trust laws to keep them from monopolizing entire industries. The DoddFrank Act may not be perfect, but the regulation it sets keeps the financial institutions from taking our economy out on another cheap thrill ride followed by a seven-year-long hangover. Most people are either unaware of this reality or are aware but simply apathetic toward it. I fall into this latter category. So why do I even discuss it? Because the whole thing makes me wonder why it is we as a society, myself included, remain so apathetic towards the corrupt relationship between our government and big business. But the result of this apathy is the failure of democracy, the sort that allowed the GOP to take control of the Senate in this past midterm election. Although we generally anticipate low voter turnout in midterm elections, this particular election had the lowest turnout since World War II with only 36.4 percent of eligible voters casting ballots last November. Are we so naive as to see the presidential election as more important than the election of members of Congress, who on average serve for nine or ten years, longer than the maximum amount of time the president can serve? Such low voter turnout should speak for itself. Were the act of not voting to be read as a vote of abstention, then we could toss the current candidates in favor of ones who might incite better turnout, meaning candidates who more fully represent their constituency. But that’s not the way the law is written. But the power is ours for the taking, if we so dare. Or rather, if we so care. Assistant Editorials Editor Erik Alexander is a College junior from Alpharetta, Georgia.
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Event: Happiness Bootcamp Applications Host: Flourish Emory and the Office of Health Promotion Time: Due 11:59 p.m. Location: Asbury Circle Description: Happiness Boot Camp (HBC) is a six-week program for students so that they can become more resilient towards the various stressors they may face at Emory University.
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Event: 2015 Spring Recruitment Host: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: DUC Terraces Description: The sisters of Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated will host their first event for their Phi Class recruitment. . Event: First Friday Host: Emory A Capella Time: 5:15 p.m. Location: DUC Terraces Description: Emory’s a cappella groups will each perform songs.
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Student Life The Emory Wheel
Friday, January 16. 2015 Student Life Editor: Stephen Fowler (smfowle@emory.edu)
Student spotlight
Events
15 Upcoming Emory Events in 2015 By Tarrek Shaban Digital Editor
1) Dooley’s Week The Student Programming Council puts on a week of activities which are sure to have the whole campus abuzz. When you are let out of class early, remember that “Dooley Lives Forever.” 2) Barenaked Voices For the past 11 years, all of Emory’s a cappella groups combine with Emory Concert Choir for this incredible concert. In its 12th incarnation, it is sure to be an amazing show. 3) EDC Dance Show For the Spring semester Emory Dance Company show, eight student choreographers collaborate to create a work which showcases their artistic creativity and the strengths of the dancers in the company.
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Senior Majmundar Dives Into Second Venture By Ashley Marcus Staff Writer After securing a deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank” for her collapsible cardboard “BZbox,” College senior Kaeya Majmundar is jumping back into the entrepreneurial waters with her second innovation: the ZipTank, a tank top that zips shut and becomes a washable tote bag. The idea for the ZipTank was inspired by a friend’s ordinary plastic bag, and it got her thinking of ways to transform that bag into a tank top, Majmundar wrote in an email to the Wheel. Majmundar wrote that she eventually came to the realization that adding a zipper to the bottom of a tank top creates a whole new dimension to an otherwise mundane object. After successfully presenting her idea at both the 2014 National Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Conference and the National Elevator Pitch Competition,
Majmundar used her prize money to pay for patent applications, manufacturing and the development of a production team. While ZipTanks are currently produced locally, Majmundar wrote that she hopes they will go into mass production in China and start selling in stores by summer 2015, around the time Majmundar crosses the stage to receive her diploma. However, according to Majmundar, before she can begin manufacturing ZipTanks on a large scale, she must first raise $25,000 to cover the cost of the ZipTank website, manufacturing, account management and distribution. “I’ll be raising capital, spreading the word about the product, branding it and trying to get as many orders as possible so I can have the physical product ready in time,” Majmundar wrote. Thanks to her experience on “Shark Tank,” Majmundar’s approach to marketing and distributing her
newest product is a bit different this time around. “I learned so much from my mistakes with BZbox and have been able to apply that to my approach with ZipTank,” Majmundar wrote. “For example, I am going straight for the big clients first instead of starting off with smaller guys and working my way up. A good product is a good product, and the big guys will recognize that regardless.” Additionally, the ZipTanks’ design can be customized and is made up of either mesh or cotton. In an effort to cater to the Millennial generation, Majmundar wrote that she has arranged a deal with Adam Block Designs, a company that supplies sororities with customizable apparel in bulk, and Custom Ink for individual customers to design their own ZipTanks. Though Majmundar recommends either Senior Associate Dean Andrea Hershatter’s or Distinguished Lecturer in Entrepreneurship Charles
Goetz’s entrepreneurship classes in the Goizueta Business School, she wrote that she actually used more of Georgia Tech’s resources when she started her ventures Despite what Majmundar wrote was the lack of entrepreneurial resources available at Emory at the time, she has forged ahead with her innovations and begun to leave a legacy behind in her senior year. In recognizing a lapse in the educational opportunity for those looking to pursue a similar path, she wrote that she has been heavily involved with bringing entrepreneurial resources to campus. On January 20, Emory University will be opening the E3Living Lab, in Few Hall for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs to create innovations of their own. Furthermore, she will be partnering with Emory Entrepreneurship and Venture Management Club, Emory
4) Run the Row Following spring fraternity recruitment, the new pledge classes for Interfraternity Council organizations run down Eagle Row to their respective houses past cheering crowds. 5) Commencement This year marks the 117th commencement proceedings from Emory University. Not only does this time honored tradition bring thousands of families to campus in celebration of their student’s achievement, it marks the end of the academic year. 6) MLK Week The Office of Leadership and Service supports Emory’s King Week on campus through hosting and promoting several signature activities for the entire community to take part in. These include “Emory’s Day On,” and a annual civil rights and services dialogue. 7) DUC Day We all know the DUC (Dobbs University Center) most as a convenient location to eat as underclassman, but this is a celebration of the birthday of Emory’s student center.
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8) Seussical The Musical Ad Hoc Productions, one of Emory’s student run theatre troupes, is presenting Seussical The Musical The show will run from April 9 to 18. 9) Spring Break What more needs to be said? Spring break this year falls between March 9 and 13. 10) Founders Day Each winter the entire campus celebrates the founding of the College in 1896 with a weeklong celebration of Emory history and the annual Founder’s Day dinner. 11) Admission Day Though we have already welcomed the first portion of the class of 2019 to the Emory community, what is more exciting than to welcome the remaining baby Eagles to our fold. 12) Spring Band Concert Traditionally the Saturday after Dooley’s Ball (though in the past, the two events have been combined), the Spring Band Concert is when Emory welcomes a traditionally big name to campus for a performance. Past concerts have included OneRepublic and Chance the Rapper. 13) SGA Elections Each spring the Emory community is asked to vote on who they will want to lead the Student Government Association the following academic year. 14) Emory Williams Lectures A hidden gem of Emory University, as part of the Voluntary Common Core Program, the Emory Williams Lectures are held throughout the spring semester and bring academic thinkers from around the country to Emory to discuss topics from religion to political thought. 15) Spring Concerts Arts at Emory hosts a variety of events throughout the semester in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Check out the University Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and more.
— Contact Tarrek Shaban at tarrek.shaban@emory.edu
Winter Break
club spotlight
Philosophy Club Asks Students Deeper Questions By Hayley Silverstein Asst. Student Life Editor Since the spring of 2009, the Emory Philosophy Club has held weekly undergraduate student-only meetings led by fellow peers and covered a range of topics, such as moral issues like the death penalty and genetic engineering or more abstract questions like the human conditions and the good life. The first meeting of the year consistently starts with a discussion of the topic, “What is philosophy?” led by College senior and Director of the Philosophy Club, Martin Sigalow, and each subsequent meeting is led by a different undergraduate student who is responsible for proposing the topic. Past topics have included, “To what degree can we be confident that our perceptions accurately describe the world?” and “What is the role of philosophy in the age of science?” “We rarely come to any final answers, but the discussions are usually very lively, funny and eye-opening,” Sigalow said. This semester, one of the club’s key events will be a movie night cohosted with the Philosophy Honors Society, Phi Sigma Tau. Following pizza and the movie, attendees will participate in a discussion with one of the many distinguished philosophy professors at Emory. Most regular attendees of the club are not philosophy majors and some have never even taken a philosophy class. The club allows those who
attend to help resolve any questions they have about life through civil discussion, according to Sigalow. “They come because, in these discussions, they get something they do not get in their other classes: truly deep discussion with their peers about unexamined issues they are interested in,” Sigalow said. Students’ reasons for attending meetings are as varied as the types of people the club attracts. Science and math majors are able to formulate their own opinions about important questions and how they live their lives, while humanities and social science majors are able to explore and expand on the hints of philosophy in their respective disciplines, according to Sigalow. Those planning on taking the LSAT have read statistics that philosophy majors tend to have the top scores among other majors and are wondering why. Philosophy majors are able to hear the unique perspectives on philosophical issues that come from other fields of study. “Philosophical discussion is important to the lives of Emory students because it helps us avoid pitfalls in logic and helps us question entrenched beliefs. The classroom format, however, does not always allow full back-and-forth discussion on philosophical issues because lectures often trade-off with full student participation,” Sigalow said. “The Philosophy Club fills that void by allowing students to experiment with philosophical discussion on important issues and make as many argu-
ments as they want without being fearful of being penalized with a poor grade.” Sigalow believes that from meetings, students are able to increase their critical thinking ability and exposure to perennial philosophical problems through robust discussion with peers on an equal playing field.
Club Spotlight Know a cool club on campus? Send an email to smfowle@emory.edu and your club could be featured. College freshman Caroline Ciric found the dichotomy in her philosophy courses and the Philosophy Club to be refreshing. “Having studied philosophy with a rigid, scientific oriented professor, coming into a system with permissive and flexible principles when it comes to education and learning where discussion is encouraged and the sharing of ideas was the primary source of learning provided me with an enlightening and encouraging environment to learn more about the complexities of philosophy,” she said.
— Contact Hayley Silverstein at hsilve3@emory.edu
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ollege senior Nithya Smurthie visited the Florida Everglades over break. The Everglades are an endangered habitat as development pushes further into Florida. Smurthie said the Everglades are home to spectacular birds, reptiles and plants and said it was awesome getting to see them.
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Poppin’ Tags: Thrift Shop 101 By Brittany Nguyen Contributing Writer
As a college kid strapped for both cash and closet space, I understand the temptation of wearing sweats to the DUC, classes, library, CVS or basically anywhere that receives public attention. On the other hand, I also know
the struggle to change clothes multiple times in one day in order to be dressed appropriately for multiple occasions. Almost every undergraduate student has had to compromise convenience with personal style. I have two key answers: smart thrifting and quality basics. Over winter break, I had the oppor-
tunity to browse through the local thrift stores, consignment stores, and the ever-popular Goodwill. Although finding great pieces does take time and patience, the price and satisfaction is well worth it. Here are a few tips to cut the moldy pajama shorts and ketchup-
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Student Life Community
Engagement on Fleek: Romeo’s NY Pizza By Stephen Fowler Student Life Editor
When is the last time you were tweeted at by a restaurant? Chances are, it hasn’t been recent or that often. If you have, maybe it was a generic response to your check-in or some promotion or coupon. Over the past few months, however, Emory tweeters may have had some unusual interactions with Romeo’s NY Pizza (you can find them @RomeosEmory). The Emory Village pizzeria has recently launched its Twitter with a focus on tweeting at Emory students, but without sounding too fake or forced, like several brands have been in the news for lately. Recently-created Twitter account @BrandsSayingBae lampoons this phenomenon, sharing pictures of popular brands using Millennial colloquialisms, such as IHOP tweeting about “pancakes on fleek” or Taco Bell calling fans “bae.” Instead, Romeo’s is seeking to market to its target audience in a meaningful way, according to Malinda Inthirath, one of the managers of the Twitter page. “What we have found from Twitter is that building relationships is one of the most important parts of gaining loyal customers,” Inthirath wrote. “We jump into conversations, follow back, retweet and engage consistently to build relationships with students, rather than rely solely on deals or users to mention us in order to create
THE LOOK photos: Brittany Nguyen model: Caitlyn Winders
a presence.” By personifying the Twitter account, the Romeo’s team wants students to enjoy them as a restaurant with a personality in addition to enjoying the food. “We’re hopeful that a combination of our relationship-first strategy and consistent updates about our food, deals, specials, etc. will lead to Emory students trying our pizza if they haven’t before, and if they have they come in more frequently.” From recent conversations via Twitter with students about movies to pop culture references and memes about food and events, Romeo’s has placed a larger emphasis on real conversations — with a healthy peppering of pizza promotion. “We want students to know of our presence on Twitter, but we don’t want it to be solely based on deals or ads that we place,” Inthirath wrote. “We hope that they feel a connection to the restaurant, so that eventually they develop a stronger affinity for what we think is the best New Yorkstyle pizza in the area.” As a result of their efforts, and with advice from both internal and external team members, Romeo’s ultimately wants to build a strong and engaged community around their restaurant. “We hope that students not only enjoy our pizza, but also feel stronger about the Romeo’s brand as a result of our social efforts.”
— Contact Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu
Resolutions
The Wheel Staff Shares Their New Year’s Resolutions “To not skip class.” — Ruspha Basu, News Editor
College sophomore Caitlyn Winders models thrifted clothing to go with Nguyen’s style tips. From warn-in flannels to skimmed accessories, thrifting adds depth and breadth to your wardrobe on a budget.
Tips, Tricks and Thrifts for Hacking Your Wardrobe This Semester
Continued from Page 9 stained tank tops: 1. Go straight to the men’s section. Those over-sized 80’s knit sweaters, worn-in flannels and cheeky Hawaiian shirts? You won’t find them cheaper anywhere else. 2. Finding luxury fabrics for a discounted price can be a challenge, so they’re usually in the least sought out departments: women’s pajamas.
ZipTank Majmundar’s Main Focus Continued from Page 9 University’s first entrepreneurship organization, to mentor five to six teams working on their own projects through the E3 Living Lab. A student, an entrepreneur, and, now, a mentor, Majmundar still manages to think of new ideas while simultaneously fulfilling her multiple roles. “I do have so many product ideas,” she wrote, “but I’m really trying to concentrate my focus on what I’m already working on, so I’m holding off on creating any more until I’ve done the job well with BZbox and ZipTank.” In aiming to further establish her product, Majmundar wrote that a second appearance on Shark Tank or a similar business pitch venture would certainly be a possibility. Majmundar’s efforts will only intensify with her upcoming graduation. In her Kickstarter video for ZipTank, she said, “I want to walk across that stage, straight to my warehouse to work on ZipTanks full time.”
— Contact Ashley Marcus at ammarcu@emory.edu
Silk pajama tops can easily work as wearable kimonos or layering pieces. 3. Unless you have a limitless pool of patience, do not sift through every hang in every rack. The best approach is to skim, then pull out what catches your eye. 4. Don’t buy anything that requires modifications that will be costlier than its actual retail price (e.g. hemming, patching, etc).
Because thrift stores are mostly made up of donations, keep in mind that these clothes were given away for a reason. Basics, pieces that often outlive the more trendier pieces, are both easily flexible to work with during multiple seasons and made from quality material. No one would throw away their favorite jeans or leather jacket because they can be worn with
anything. Keeping that in mind, approach thrifted pieces as unique accents that can work with your basic attire. Not only does this help with scourging through massive clothing racks, but throwing on a layering piece or two helps accent the entire look without wasting time between classes and trudging to an all-nighter at the library.
— Contact Brittany Nguyen at bnguy23@emory.edu
food column
“To only take photos with my 50mm lens for the entire year.” — Tarrek Shaban, Digital Editor
“To not use tobacco products.” — Zak Hudak, Sports Editor
“To live more.” — Priyanka Krishnamurthy, Editor-in-Chief
By Stephen Fowler Student Life Editor When talking about food, ‘medium rare’ refers to cooking meat so the outside is browned with just a hint of red in the middle, striving to provide the perfect combination of tenderness and flavor. This column, much like its namesake, strives to provide the perfect combination of epicurean insight and Atlanta-area atmosphere.
Rosebud Nestled into the Morningside neighborhood next to such bohemian offerings as Desu Couture Consignment and Alon’s Bakery, Rosebud is a cozy, tasty restaurant with quite the notable brunch. Executive Chef and Owner Ron Eyester (of “Top Chef” notoriety) has built up Rosebud under the mantra of “local folks and kind flavors,” and that much is evident as soon as you enter the restaurant. The faded brick walls covered with oversized portraits of farmer’s markets, food and people melts away the general hustle and bustle of Downtown Atlanta just miles away.
A table for two should be ready within half an hour (although reservations are available) and the waiting area continues to build that friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Although the restaurant offers Monday night brunch, Friday brunch and a dinner menu, the absolute best time to go is for the Saturday or Sunday brunch. Beginning with a list of atypical starters (eggrolls made from shiitake mushrooms, green onion, cheddar and Asian ketchup aren’t usually the norm), Rosebud’s weekend brunch will take you down a tastily unique path regardless your choice. For the egg-inclined, there are a number of omelets and benedicts, while the chef’s specialties are unlike anything I’ve ever eaten during an Atlanta brunch. The “Surf & Turf” ditches the standard steak-and-shrimp combo for a truly Southern treat — ham and oysters topped with pimento cheese. If there is one item that is a musttry, it is “The Angry McAlister.” A chicken biscuit with egg, bacon and cheese, the taste is, in the words of an old Southern proverb, “so good it makes you want to slap your mama.” (Ask your server the origin of the
name). While there was a full house inside the restaurant, I could easily have a conversation with my brunchmate without resorting to raised voices, which is definitely a problem in other popular eateries around town. This is in part due to the friendly vibe put on by the smaller and intimate table spaces. Eyester himself is a large part of the restaurant’s ambiance (figuratively and literally), and while we were there he could be spotted periodically bouncing around the tables, checking on the status of his patrons. The one complaint, if it could be called that, would be the rather long time spent waiting for the check after finishing our meal. Although I will never be one to begrudge more time for conversation, it was a concerted effort to get the server’s attention to free up the table for someone else. All-in-all, Rosebud is a must-visit eating destination for anyone who loves Southern charm, new and innovative dishes and an appreciation for the intimate neighborhood feel. 4.5 stars out of 5.
— Contact Stephen Fowler at smfowle@emory.edu
“To get to class on time. 9:00. Not 9:03. Not 9:04. Literally it shouldn’t be this hard. Also be nicer to people.” — Jenna Kingsley, Social Media Editor
“To finish my thesis.” — Bennett Ostdiek, Editor at Large
“To worry less.” — Ryan Smith, Features Editor
“To be more like Taylor Swift.” — Hayley Silverstein, Asst. Student Life Editor
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event win on the board for Emory with her 1:55.20 time in the 200-yard freestyle. Senior Nancy Larson added the next win in the 50-yard freestyle with 24.86 seconds, and freshman Megan Campbell in the 100-yard butterfly with 59.45 seconds added the last win of the day. “The meet was against a good Division II team, so it was good competition for us and an opportunity for people to get up and swim fast,” Liu said. “Winning during our hardest part of training was a good set-up and confidence booster for the rest of our season going into championship meets.” The women's team continued their perfect record for dual meets this season, improving to a 5-0 overall, dropping the Florida Southern women to
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Stuart Scott, long-time ESPN anchor, died Jan. 4.
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Junior guard Ilene Tsao defends against an opposing player. Tsao led the Eagles’ scoring effort against the University of Rochester (N.Y.) last Saturday with 11 points.
1-4 overall. Emory maintains first place in both the UAA and national rankings. “As we move towards the end of the season, keeping a positive team atmosphere and moving forward together as one unit with every one on the same page will get us excited about championships,” Rosenberger said. The Emory men and women will return to competition at the Arena Pro Swim Series, hosted at the University of Texas at Austin, Jan. 15 to 17. “[At Austin,] I’m excited for the experience to be at such a high level meet with the top notch competitors,” Liu added. “I'm going to support my teammates, swim my best and have fun with it.”
— Contact Elana Cates at elana.cates@emory.edu
Eagles Fall to Rochester, Prepare for WashU By Rupsha Basu News Editor The Emory women’s basketball team competed and lost in a University Athletic Association (UAA) game on Saturday against the University of Rochester (N.Y.), with a score of 66-42. The team now has a record of 8-4, previously having sustained a twogame winning streak. The Eagles topped both Guilford College (N.C.) and Rhodes College (Tenn.) on the road after splitting a pair of games at the Piedmont Invitational over winter break. The Eagles’ shooting percentage from the floor throughout the game was 25.6 percent, their second-lowest of the season. Rochester, however, scored at 42.4 percent. For threepoint shots, Rochester scored at 45.5 percent, and Emory scored one of 11 shots. Junior guard Ilene Tsao was the only team member to score in the double digits, totaling 11 points.
Sophomore Michelle Bevan scored the second highest with eight points. Junior guard Khadijah Sayyid notched six assists and five steals. Sophomore center Patricia Mook tied Sayyid in rebounders with six. “It wasn’t our best game,” Sayyid said. “I feel like we weren’t firing on all cylinders as a team.” Toward the beginning of the game, both teams had low offensive momentum with the score tied 2-2 at 6:27 into the game. Rochester eventually pulled ahead with a 15-2 run over a four minute stretch, resulting in a score of 17-4 with 9:38 left in the first quarter. Emory made a slight comeback with a 8-2 run, putting their score deficit at seven points instead of 13. However, Rochester quickly took a larger lead with a 16-2 run, including three three-pointers. The first half ended in a double-digit game with a score of 39-20. “Rochester was shooting really well,” Sayyid said. Freshman forward Dumebi
Egbuna scored first in the second half, however, Rochester pulled ahead again with a 11-2 run. With just 15:36 left in the game, Rochester led by 26 points with a score of 50-24. Rochester increased their lead to 30 with just under 10 minutes to go in the contest, but a late Eagles run punctuated by a Tsao layup and free throw pulled the score to 64-42. Rochester added a late layup, and both teams were held scoreless over the last one and a half minutes. Sayyid said the nature of UAA competitions is that every game is an opportunity. She added that she is looking forward to facing Rochester again later in the season. The women’s basketball team will play on Friday Jan. 16 against No. 4-ranked Washington University in St. Louis. Sayyid said she believes the team is “ready to compete and throw everything on the line” throughout the rest of the season.
— Contact Rupsha Basu at rupsha.basu@emory.edu
Downes To Work at High School
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Quarterback Cardale Jones scrambles to keep a play alive for the Ohio State Buckeyes. After winning the Big Ten Championship Game, the Sugar Bowl and the National Championship Game, the Beej expects Jones to enter the NFL Draft.
Beej: Draft Prospects See Their Stock Rise
Jayson Patel Hello, and welcome to the first edition of The Beej Knows Best for 2015. I look forward to each new year, hoping to motivate myself to improve and become the best version of myself. My motto going in is usually something along the lines of, “New Year, New Me.” It’s nice, has a ring to it and is easy to repeat thousands of times inside my head as I sit on the couch flanked by Cheez-It’s and Coca-Cola (absolutely no Pepsi), watching the umpteenth episode of whatever TV show Netflix recommended earlier that morning. But, I digress. This is my last semester of college, and I have spent much of the last few years preparing myself to be an attractive job candidate. Whether it is applying for internships, participating in clubs or studying for tests,
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I was working to build my resume. As I was watching the bowl games and the College Football Playoffs, I heard announcers and analysts mention how specific players needed big games to help round out their resume, or to even bring their resume into the discussion in the first place. For this article, I will discuss prospects that have rounded out their resume, essentially the ones that have put an exclamation point on their season and built up a solid foundation for their draft stock. Devin Smith, WR, The Ohio State University At the beginning of the season, having Devin Smith as a high round wide receiver would have been inconceivable. But there hasn’t been another impact player that has done so much for his stock, save for Smith’s teammate Cardale Jones. The Ohio State University (OSU) wide-out has proven that he is a fearsome deep threat, and he opened up the ground game for teammate Ezekiel Elliott as the Buckeyes shocked the world and won the first ever college football playoff. At 6'1, 200 pounds, he doesn’t have Calvin Johnson size, but his game tape proves that he can jostle for position with cornerbacks and win key match-ups, as illustrated by his 47-yard touchdown against Alabama and his 45-yard reception against Oregon. He hasn’t had many receptions, which will certainly be
an issue with NFL teams. However, he has made the most of his limited receptions by hauling in 12 touchdowns this season. Expect Smith to be picked in the second round. However, a good combine and interview period could certainly push him into the Day One discussion. Cardale Jones, QB, The Ohio State University As mentioned previously, there has almost never been another quarterback under the same circumstances as Cardale Jones. As recently as mid-November, Jones was nothing more than a punchline for creating a poorly conceived tweet about college football “student-ath-o-letes.” However, three straight and decisive wins against formidable opponents in Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon have not just raised the preseason third-string quarterback’s stock, but established the discussion for his potential as a future NFL quarterback. Do I think he is ready for the bright lights? I do not. However, Jones is in a difficult position because attempting a return to OSU would mean risking a backup position to Braxton Miller or JT Barrett, thus closing the book on such an incredible opportunity. I believe that Jones ultimately decides to enter the draft, and a team with an established quarterback, such as the Steelers, Packers or Chargers will eventually take a fifth or seventh round flier on the
Cardale Jones Project. But hey, I’m sure Jones would rather be a seventh round pick than watching the draft from a couch like me. Brett Hundley, QB, University of California, Los Angeles Hundley has experienced quite the roller coaster since he was named the Bruins’ starting quarterback in 2012. At some points, he has been labeled as a third round project. At others, he has been in contention for the number one overall selection. But Hundley has had quite a month. After a solid performance against Kansas State in the Valero Alamo Bowl, I believe that NFL scouts will be impressed by his ability to throw, run and manage the pocket. Additionally, his experience working under Jim Mora, a former NFL coach, will certainly help teams believe that he has the ability to run an NFL-style huddle. But the biggest benefit to Hundley over the past few weeks? It was the less than inspiring performances put up by Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. Expect teams looking for a quarterback to resist the temptation of moving up to a top-five pick, and instead look to draft Hundley in the middle of the first round. Lower quarterbacks have historically risen up after teams decided against trading for the elite prospect. I expect the same situation to occur here.
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job was “just something unique that came by.” Downes attended a small secondary school in Baltimore and recalled his positive experiences there in reference to his new job. “That was my growing-up,” he said. Unlike at Emory, where the athletes are generally between 17 and 23, Downes will be overseeing teams of seventh to 12th graders at Westminster. “I’m going in with my eyes wideopen,” he said. “There will be a lot of differences.”
“[Downes is] going to be a huge loss.” — John Curtin, Emory cross country and track and field head coach Still, Downes looks to make advancements similar to those he made at Emory. “There is a similar ethos there to what you find at Emory,” he said. “They really want to make a difference.” Senior Vice President and Dean of Campus Life Ajay Nair is in charge of finding Downes’ replacement, which will involve creating a position profile, transition strategy and timeline. “Our search process will be careful and deliberate because the director of athletics and recreation is a vital position at Emory,” Nair wrote in an email to the Wheel. “The AD role can have enormous and positive impact on the entire university, as Tim’s tenure clearly indicates … Our goals will be to ensure program continuity during the transition and build on the outstanding accomplishments of our athletics and recreation staff under Tim’s leadership.” To Curtin, Downes provided strong leadership for Emory’s athletics program. “[Downes] was so refreshing from some of the people we’ve had in the past,” Curtin said. “He’s going to be a huge loss.””
— Contact Zak Hudak at zachary.j.hudak@emory.edu
Scott’s Voice, Courage Inspire Us Continued from the Back Page remember hearing when I watched SportsCenter in the mornings before school and on weekends. The young sports fans of my generation can all remember watching hours and hours of SportsCenter. The catch phrases “booyah” and “as cool as the other side of the pillow” were announced in backyards and driveways across America as though SportsCenter was airing the action itself. In a world in which pictures and video are replacing the spoken word at an exponential rate, the true uniqueness and ability of Scott are shown as his voice is more memorable than the highlights it retold. The lives he touched extended much further than kids watching countless hours of SportsCenter. Tears have filled the eyes of news anchors and sports writers across all the networks as they have recounted their best Scott memories. ESPN gave a touching 15-minute tribute to him. The sporting world as a whole choked up at the thought of Scott. From President Obama giving a heartfelt statement, to every major sporting event on Sunday remembering Scott with a moment of silence, to countless athletes and coaches talking about what Scott meant to them, to SportsCenter turning into a 90-minute Stuart Scott tribute, no one was left untouched by grief and nostalgia. The pioneers of all arts are met with criticism and adversity. Scott’s words and phrases were described as too “hip-hop” in the white-dominated field, according to ESPN’s Andy Katz. Nonetheless, Scott didn’t change. Replacing proper English with his own signature slang, Scott’s commentary as an anchor and his style as a reporter created diversity in the ways in which sports are covered. Black athletes, coaches and fans have described how refreshing it was to hear language with which they were familiar when they turned on ESPN. Over time, Scott’s popularity continued to grow. His role as an anchor expanded as he hosted shows at the NBA finals, the Super Bowl and many other major sporting events. He also conducted high profile interviews including ones with Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This past July at the ESPYS, Scott gave a touching speech. As I was watching it, I keep seeing flashes to college basketball coach and later broadcaster Jim Valvano’s speech at the ESPYS 21 years earlier. The first time I saw the speech was in my sixth grade math class, and I believe to this day that it is the most inspiring speech of all time. Scott was receiving the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, which was named after Valvano himself. Hiswords left many, including myself, inspired and with tears in our eyes, and they echo in my ears to this day: “When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.” Like Valvano, Scott passed away only months after his speech. Although I never met Scott, I felt like I knew him as an old friend. He made us all laugh and made watching highlights after the big game a real experience, whether we watched the actual competition or not. Watching all of these tributes to Scott takes me back to my childhood and to the development of my love for sports. Without SportsCenter and its most recognizable voice, I wouldn’t have grown up quite the same. For me, Scott will never be forgotten. For me, Scott beat cancer.
— Contact Nathan Janick at nathan.janick@emory.edu
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Friday, January 16, 2015 Sports Editor: Zak Hudak (zachary.j.hudak@emory.edu)
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Emory’s Tim Downes to Resign By Zak Hudak Sports Editor Emory Director of Athletics and Recreation Tim Downes announced his resignation today, effective June 30, 2015. Downes plans to then take over as athletic director at Atlanta’s Westminster Schools. The decision to leave Emory came months after Downes’s wife, who works at the Westminster Schools, told him of the job opening. Westminster Schools is a private school that has one of the top high school athletic programs in the country, according to MaxPreps, and it has one of the largest endowments of any non-boarding school in the U.S. ($242.4 million in 2009). “I never envisioned leaving college athletics, and I never envisioned leaving Emory,” Downes said. Downes, who has worked as an athletic director since 1999, was hired at Emory in 2007. “Whenever a job came open, everybody wanted Tim,” Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach John Curtin said. During his time at Emory, Downes made various improvements to the athletic program. He was one of only four honored with the 2013-14 Division III Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award. During Downes’ tenure, Emory’s 18 teams captured 54 University Athletic Association (UAA) titles and eight NCAA Division III national championships. The Eagles also finished in the top-10 of the Director’s Cup standings, which measure overall athletic success for each NCAA division, six times under Downes. Last year, they finished second of all Division III schools. It was never only about championships for Downes, however, who frequently preached about the educational value in athletics. Over the past eight years, Emory athletes earned a total of 32 NCAA Postgraduate
Tim Downes, athletic director, announced his resignation last week. Scholarships and 50 Academic AllAmerican honors. Downes also oversaw numerous physical improvements to Emory’s athletic program, such as the addition of a softball batting cage and the re-surfacing of the indoor and outdoor tracks and tennis courts at the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC). For Curtin, Downes’s impact on the school is immeasurable. “I haven’t had a boss that came in like he did and really respected the running sports,” said Curtin, who has coached at Emory since 1985. “In the past, [track and field and cross country] weren’t really on the A.D.s’ agenda. Tim wasn’t like that. Tim respected everyone.” Downes was involved in both NCAA and Emory decision-making, serving on various committees on both fronts. He also implemented the Play Emory program, which offers students engaging ways to stay healthy. His resignation is unique because he could not be on better terms with Emory, Downes said. “This is the best job in college athletics,” he said. “How often does someone go from one magical job to another?” Downes seemed to feel his work at Emory is complete. “The one thing I’ve learned is that when you have success, the last thing you do is get comfortable,” he said. “In this country, we marvel at comfort, and I don’t think that’s a good thing.” For Downes, the Westminster
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Senior guard Josh Schattie dribbles down the court. Schattie and senior forward Alex Foster led the Eagles to victory over the University of Rochester (N.Y) Yellowjackets last Saturday, scoring 32 and 14 points, respectively.
Squad Continues Win Streak, Defeats Rochester By Jacob Spitzer Staff Writer The Emory men’s basketball team continued their strong season over the break, beating the University of Rochester (N.Y) Yellowjackets 84-69 and bringing their record to an impressive 11-1 record. “I’ve never won at Rochester,” senior forward Alex Foster said. “In [Emory’s] history we’ve only won at Rochester twice.” The Eagles outshot the Yellowjackets with a 46.6 field goal percentage over Rochester’s 44.6. Emory also out rebounded Rochester with 43 over Rochester’s 33, and the Eagles impressed with 18 fast break points over Rochester’s 6. “It was a tough game,” Emory
Head Coach Jason Zimmerman said. “Rochester is traditionally a very tough team.” Foster had one of his strongest games of the season, scoring 34 of Emory’s 84 total points and rebounding 13 of Emory’s 43 rebounds. Senior guard Josh Schattie was the only other Emory player to score in the double digits with 14 points. For his continuing success over the course of the season, Foster was recognized as the University Athletic Association (UAA) Player of the Week for the third time this season and earned a spot on D3hoops.com’s Team of the Week. “I’m obviously honored,” Foster said. “But they usually give that award to an individual on a winning team. It’s more a testament to how
well our team has been playing as a whole.” Zimmerman complimented Foster on his excellent play and attitude. “He works really hard. His game keeps getting better,” Zimmerman said. “He plays with great poise and pace.” Rochester junior forwards Jared Seltzer and Dylan Peretz scored 12 and 16 points, respectively, leading the Yellowjackets along with sophomore guard Sam Borst-Smith who scored 16 points.When asked about what has contributed to Emory’s stellar season, Zimmerman spoke about the improved defensive play, which the Eagles had struggled with in the beginning of the season. However, Zimmerman cited the team’s lack of consistency as his main focus for
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improvement. “We’ll play really well for stretches,” Zimmerman said. “We’ll have a length of time where we play really good defense and rebound really well, but then we’ll loosen up. We need to work on being more consistent if we want to continue winning.” With the strength of the Eagles season so far, the UAA championship game seems to be on the horizon. “That’s not how I like to look at it,” Zimmerman said. “We focus on trying to win each individual game as they come.” Emory returns to action on Friday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. against the Washington University in St. Louis Bears. — Contact Jacob Spitzer at jacob.alexander.spitzer@emory.edu
TRIBUTE
BOOYAH: A Tribute to Sportscaster Stuart Scott
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lead the women, winning both the 100yard and 200-yard backstroke with times of 59.14 seconds and 2:06.20 minutes, respectively. Thompson then helped capture the 200-yard medley relay win, teaming with Kowalsky, Rosenberger and sophomore Claire Liu and finishing with a time of 1:47.57. Senior McKenna NewsumSchoenberg also helped the women, winning the 1,000-yard and 500-yard freestyles with 10:23.53 and 5:06.60 times, respectively. Senior Dana Holt put another
The greatest sports plays of all times aren’t replayed in our minds in silence; they all have a voice along with them. “The band is out on the field.” “The Giants won the pennant. The Giants won the pennant. The Giants won the pennant.” “I don’t believe what I just saw.” “Do you believe in miracles? Yes.” I wasn’t alive for any of these sports moments, but no replay of these highlights is without one of these calls. The plays themselves have become synonymous with the voices of the great commentators that went along with them. Cancer plagued longtime sports commentator Stuart Scott over the past seven years, and in its third attempt, took his life yesterday. He was 49. For my generation, Scott was the voice and anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter. It was his voice I
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Freshman Brandon Shinsato swims freestyle to the finish. Shinsato and the Eagles took on Florida Southern College last Friday. The meet came near the end of a week-long training trip in Siesta Key, Fla.
Eagles Split Against Florida Southern, Return North By Elana Cates Asst. Sports Editor The combination of a week-long Florida training trip and a match-up against Emory’s Division II counterparts resulted in the first loss of 2015 for the men and the first win for the women’s swimming and diving team against Florida Southern College last Friday, Jan. 9. Florida’s men, ranked third in Division II, beat the Eagles 176-107. Junior Andrew Wilson led Emory’s men, winning the 100-yard breaststroke (56.49 seconds), the 200-yard
breaststroke (2:02.56 minutes) and the 200-yard individual medley (1:53.82 minutes). Both breaststroke times earned Wilson NCAA ‘B’ cut times. Emory’s fourth win came from sophomore Christian Baker in the 500-yard freestyle, who finished with a 4:41.09 mark.The men were able to maintain second place for several events including the 200-yard medley relay, the 100-yard freestyle, the 200yard butterfly, 100-yard butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley. With this loss, the men’s team dropped to 2-2 on the season, while
Florida Southern improved to 3-1. However, Emory still stands first in the University Athletic Association (UAA) rankings and third in the nation. The women ended their day successfully with 10 event wins, giving them a 176-105 edge on the Moccasins, also ranked No. 1 in their division. “The win was really exciting, especially coming at the end of our two week winter training phase,” sophomore Kristine Rosenberger said. “We were all pretty beat up from the training trip, so I think the fact that we
were all able to get behind each other and swim some pretty fast times really speaks for our determination and our ability to persevere.” The wins also resulted in three NCAA ‘B’ cut times, two of which came from the 200-yard breaststroke: sophomore Annelise Kowalski winning the event with a 2:23.75 time and junior Elizabeth Aronoff in second place with at 2:24.13. The third ‘B’ cut time came from the 200-yard butterfly, as freshman Rebecca Upton came in first place with a 2:08.29 time. Junior Ellie Thompson also helped