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Being the Demon Deacon: Inside the Suit Learn about the handful of anonymous students who bring Wake Forest’s iconic, devilish mascot to life at every game

BY HILARY BURNS Editor-in-chief burnhs0@wfu.edu Many athletes at Wake Forest gain a celebrity-like status during college. They are featured in the media and are easily recognizable around campus. But the athletes who bring the Demon Deacon himself to life remain anonymous.

The Old Gold & Black had the chance to sit down with a few of the actual Deacons on the grounds of anonymity. They had quite a story to tell. He (or she) dedicate hours to amplifying Wake Forest athletes and receive no recognition or scholarships for their work.

Wake Forest’s iconic mascot has a personality of its own, which means the faces behind the mask must be unknown.

Wake Forest adopted this mascot in 1922 when the Old Gold & Black sports editor Mayon Parker coined the term Demon Deacon. According to the university’s website, Parker was aiming to describe the “devilish spirit” of Wake’s sports teams.

The name spread like wildfire and became synonymous with Wake Forest sports. Almost 20 years later in 1941, a fraternity member received a dare to dress up as the Demon Deacon to a football game. Jack Baldwin donned a top hat, tails and umbrella for the football game and everyone thought it was hilarious. At this point no one knew that Wake Forest would never play another game without the Demon Deacon.

The Deacon is the most popular guy on campus. He is a student, just like the rest of us and appears just when you aren’t expecting him to arrive. He is Wake’s biggest fan but he also can be a bit of a bully.

One time the Deacon was in the stands at BB&T Field during a Duke football game and he politely “asked” a Wake Forest fan for

his bag of popcorn (or pointed to a Wake Forest fan’s bag of popcorn, back to himself, and back to the bag of popcorn). The fan gave the Deacon the rest of his popcorn. The Deacon then proceeded to sit down in front of a misplaced Duke fan. After the next Wake Forest first down, the Deacon abruptly stood up and “accidentally” spilled his bag of popcorn all over the Duke fan. It’s all part of the show.

The students behind the Deacon all agreed that this is best part of being the Deacon.

“As soon as you get the suit on you adopt the Deacon mentality,” one student said. “The Deacon is a gentleman first.

The Deacon is also proud.

He hates to lose and he walks off the field with his head held high. He’s seen Rodney Rogers, Tim Duncan and Chris Paul play. He expects to win. He walks with a chip on his shoulder. Lastly, the Deacon loves to dance. Have you seen his moves lately?”

Another student explains that once you put that suit on, you can act as crazy as you want (as long as it is tasteful). The more dancing and cheering, the better.

So how does one become the Demon Deacon?

Each semester there are auditions at the same time as the cheer and dance team tryouts. At the tryouts students are told to put on the head and boots at first to become acclimated to walking around with limited vision and clunky shoes.

Once students are somewhat comfortable in the

“ the Quad Safety concerns dampen Seize Students have expressed frustration over the layout and alcohol policy at the annual event on Hearn Plaza

BY AUSTIN COOK News Editor cookar12@wfu.edu After months of planning by student government and weeks of anticipation among students, Seize the Quad finally returned to campus Oct. 26.

But this year, the event has received some negative criticism from students as being too restricted and lacking a

sense of inclusion for all students. “I didn’t get to see my underage friends because the beer garden was essentially a separate event completely roped off, so I wish it had been different,” said senior Megan Lavelle.

This year’s gathering differed from those in past years because only half of Hearn Plaza was used for the event.

Another major change was that the “bring your own beer” alcohol policy was replaced as a result of previous health and safety problems.

At the 2012 event, seven people were taken to the hospital as a result of alcohol poisoning.

The intention this year was to bring the students closer together and make the crowd easier to manage.

However, many students complained of the physical separation between those over and under the age of 21. Some

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I do wish we had not been so segregated from the underage students.

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felt that it took away from the event’s intention of gathering students together. Others expressed displeasure that the rigid new policy that made it much more difficult to access alcoholic beverages.

“I do wish we had not been so segregated from the underage students,” said senior Addison Sutton. “It was a great

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More transparency needed in“ Trustees’ decision-making This column represents the views of the Old Gold & Black Editorial Board.

The university’s Board of Trustees seems to be an all-knowing, distant group to the student body.

Many students do not know what the Board does, nevermind who they are. The Board of Trustees is actually the single most influential body at the university when it comes to policy making and initiating new projects.

The Board’s first priority is hiring the university’s president. When the university has a president, the Board discusses and votes on iniatives and policies including the new gymnasium and increases in tuition.

Because of the influence and power the Board of Trustees has on our every day lives as students, we believe that an increase in communication between the Board and the student is necessary.

While we understand the necessity of a Board that meets privately to discuss important, even confidential, matters, there

are a few simple ways that communication between students and Trustees could be improved.

First, the university’s website could expand its Board of Trustees page. Currently the page has only the names of the board members, years they are serving and their home towns.

The webpage could easily expand on this information to include major initiatives and accomplishments of the Board.

Some universities even include the minutes of their Board of Trustees’ on their websites.

Unlike the Board of Trustees’ page, President Hatch’s page on the website communicates a plethora of information to those who are interested in knowing more about the growth and goals of Wake Forest.

Additionally, the Board of Trustees could hold information sessions once a semester or even once a year for faculty, students and

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Wake Forest should promote the voices of students who wish to be more active in the university’s community. staff interested in learning more about the Board’s activity.

This could also help the Board gain a better understanding of the current student body and faculty.

While we do have one extra voting student representative on the Board, students do not vote this individual into office.

The Student Trustee must apply, go through a rigorous application process and then is carefully selected by an internal committee on the Board.

While this process allows for the most qualified candidates to be selected by the Board, it does not offer much room for the

majority of the student body’s opinions to be heard by the Board.

A Q&A session or a round table discussion with the Board of Trustees would solve these issues and would allow the Board to be more transparent with its policies and operations.

On an even more basic level, in the interest of transparency, the Board should make the agenda and issues discussed and voted on at their meetings public information available to the community. By taking this simple step, the Trustees would greatly improve the line of communication between the adminsitration and the students, helping us to understand how the decisions being made will impact our lives at Wake Forest.

The Editorial Staff hopes that the university takes these suggestions into consideration. Wake Forest should promote the voices of students who wish to be more active in the university’s community.

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Deacon Profile: Keith Bonin

BY CHRIS FORD Staff Writer fordct11@wfu.edu Keith Bonin is a professor of physics and the department chair, having joined the university in 1991.He studies the optical properties of nanoparticles as well as using nanoparticles to study physical systems including nanomotors. He also explores is modeling the behavior of dopamine uptake in the brains of rats and mice under changing biochemical or external influences. He and his research team are specifically attempting to model the effects of cocaine on dopamine uptake.

How did you end up at Wake Forest?

I came to Wake Forest as an associate professor. I was a professor at Princeton for eight years, one year as a postdoctoral fellow and then seven on the faculty. At Princeton almost no one gets tenure, so you have to leave. So I was applying to different schools and this was one of them.

I noticed they had a graduate program in physics and I wanted to move to the Southeast because I had heard it was a nice place to live in terms of low cost of living and the weather. My wife really liked Wake Forest a lot.

When she came home she asked, “What didn’t you like about Wake?” So here we are 22 years later. And it was a good decision.

[Winston-Salem] is a nice sized city, it’s not one where you’ve got huge traffic snarls. The people here were really collegial — they’re what really sells Wake Forest.

So when I came, I really enjoyed my visit.

The people, the faculty, the staff were all very warm and friendly. It seemed like they were happy with what they were doing.

Is there a research project you’re currently working on?

I’m always working on a lot of projects.

I’ve got two main projects I’m working on right now. The first one is looking at the physics of cancer. We’re studying how cells change in their mechanical properties from normal cells to metastatic cells. Those are the cells that would be moving around from primary tumor sites to secondary tumor.

Over 90 percent of cancer deaths are caused by metastatic tumors. We’re trying to understand the physical properties change in some characteristic way as they go through this transformation, this so called ‘neoplastic’ transformation, from normal cells to full blown metastatic cancer cells.

It’s a broad effort funded by the National Science Foundation.

How do you encourage students to get involved in research outside of what’s required?

I actually counsel a lot of students to do that. We encourage them to get involved and our students take that to heart. We have, I think, over 70 percent of our majors participate in research at least one semester or more during their time at Wake Forest, which is a really good thing.

The reason why we try to get them involved in research is twofold: you can learn to struggle with a problem and how a professionally trained person goes about solving those issues. When they hit roadblocks, what do they do? You don’t know the answer; you can’t look it up in a book.

When you see professors in class, they’re not usually stumped because they’re teaching material they’ve taught for a long time: they’re well prepared.

So you see them get stuck [in a research setting], you see them in a different light.

The advantage is that you get to see what they do when they stumped. Research really prepares you for the way life is lived. You don’t know all the answers and this really helps you find ways to reach them.

How did you become interested in physics?

I was originally trained in optics, which is a branch of physics that is a small piece of electricity and magnetism. Optics suffuses many areas of physics and other areas of sciences, including engineering.

So I became very interested, I’ve always been interested in biophysics, but never took it formally in class as an undergraduate or graduate student. It was never accessible to me as an undergraduate because there was no one at my undergraduate institution who taught biophysics. As a graduate student, there were people doing biophysics, but it was done by a very small group of people. It has since changed a lot and there are a lot of people doing biophysics now.

I got interested in learning new things, understanding living systems. And so there were a lot of new and exciting phenomena and systems that I didn’t understand that well, which made it really stimulating because I get to learn a whole new area that I hadn’t delved that deeply into.

What do you do in your free time?

I try to go to the gym a few times per week and keep a physical balance with work.

I also do almost all of the upkeep in my house. I take a little bit of pride in having very few people repair things in my house.

The only thing I usually only call someone in to repair is if there is roof issue.

I don’t want to get up on ladders — not that I’m afraid of heights, but the highest probability of injury for someone over 40, particularly men, is falling off a ladder. So I typically

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stay off of ladders. Particularly this time of year I do a lot of yard-work.

I also love to spend time with my family.

My kids are all older, my youngest is now in college, so if I do something it’s generally with them. We take a lot bike rides around Salem Lake or any of the parks around town. I also read novels and love history.

Do you have a favorite class to teach?

I generally like teaching almost any class.

Some classes have more intellectual appeal than others. I like teaching classical mechanics because it’s a foundational class for physics majors. It really lays the fundamental groundwork — the tool kit, if you will — that they will need for all the subsequent classes they take at an advanced level.

I also really enjoy teaching electronics because it’s a very different kind of class since you’re not building up a lot of the theoretical foundation. It’s about a quarter theoretical and the rest of it is trying to understand the folklore of how circuit works and how to apply that.

I also enjoy teaching basic chemistry of the environment because I think it’s a topic that’s important for all of us to understand.

Why should someone study physics here over going to an engineering school?

You can go to an engineering school when you’re done with your education. An engineering student when they’re done with school will go out and practice their technical skills for about six years. After that, if they want to advance in their career, they will have to start taking on more managerial responsibilities and interacting with clients.

So now you’re writing and oral skills are going to be very important — now, more and more of your work involves communication orally or through written word. In addition to that, a lot of business is going to be about the contacts you make. There are connections you can make and you build up trust that way.

These little details now become important. A liberal arts education is incredibly useful.

POLICE BEAT Larceny • An unknown subject removed and unsecured construction sign from the Kirby Hall construction site. The report was filed at 10:34 a.m. Oct. 21.

• An unknown subject took an unsecured skateboard from Reynolda. The report was filed at 2 p.m. Oct. 22.

• An unknown subject removed an unsecured bookbag with textbooks inside it from the ZSR Library. The report was filed at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

• An unknown individual removed signed basketballs from the Miller Center. The report was filed at 10:41 a.m.

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Miscellaneous • University Police responded to a call about a student who had vomited in a taxi on Gulley Dr. Officers found the intoxicated student, who was transported to Student Health. The report was filed at 12:26 a.m. Oct. 26.

• University Police officers responded to a call regarding

an intoxicated student in Magnolia Hall. The student was tranported to Student Health. The report was filed at 12:37 a.m. Oct. 26.

• University Police officers responded to a call regarding an intoxicated student who was being a disturbance.

Upon discovering the student, officers issued a criminal citation for underage drinking. The report was filed at 1:14 a.m. Oct. 26.

• Officers discovered two intoxicated students in Lot C who were cited for underage drinking after trying to run away. The report was filed at 1:23 a.m. Oct. 27.

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ZSR renovation proposal spurs debate over priorities With limited funds available for renovations, many students feel the library is not in need of restoration

BY MORGAN SCHICK Staff Writer schimo13@wfu.edu Just weeks after the administration’s rollout of the largest capital campaign in the university’s history, plans are already being announced detailing how the $280 million dedicated to improving campus facilities will be used.

In the days following the kickoff of “Wake Will,” fliers and pamphlets were distributed throughout the campus displaying plans to renovate the Z. Smith Reynolds Library — a large-scale project that comes with a $12 million price tag.

“The building was one of the original ones built on campus in 1956, and you can just tell,” said Lynn Sutton, the dean of the library.

“It was practically built as just a place to store books. It is a lot more than that, and we want that to be reflected,” she said.

But with such a high cost and with so many other buildings on campus in need of renovation and restoration, the plans to upgrade ZSR have already generated controversy among students, many of whom feel that the library is a much lower priority than other facilities.

“I do not think the library is in need of renovation,” said junior Kate Coble. “There are other buildings on campus, like some of the freshman residence halls, which could use the funding much more than the library.”

Although the major aspects of the project will not begin until the necessary funds are raised, the improvements intended for the library are aimed at modernizing the building.

The plans include the construction of a new entrance portico, completely opening the entrance floor which leads to the atrium and consolidating the fourth floor reference desk into a central service desk on the second floor. The sixth floor will house a new special collection and archives display as well as additional study rooms and even a classroom. Additionally, power outlets will be installed at every seat.

The purpose of the renovations is to give students more variety and convenience when it comes to choosing a place to study.

“What we’d really like is for the building to be more useful for students by giving them modern spaces where they can use technology and study,” Sutton said.

While the theorized improvements are popular among students, the controversy surrounding the plans seems to stem from the large price tag of the operation.

Many students feel that older, more outdated buildings such as dorms and certain academic buildings are in far greater need of maintenance.

“I think that the power outlet idea would be really helpful because a lot of times it is hard to find study space due to lack of outlets and uncharged ThinkPads,” sophomore Abbey Rubin said.

However, she added,“$12 million is a lot of money that could be used in other areas for more necessary renovations, such as updating other facilities that need more immediate attention than the library.”

Junior Etka Patel supports the installation of new outlets, but also questions whether

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While the proposed upgrades have received a warm reception, many believe that other facilities such as student dorms are in greater need of renovation. a complete refurbishment of the buildings’ interior is truly necessary.

“Too many students avoid the library or are reluctant to use it because it lacks quiet study space or readily available power supply,” Patel said.

“As this campus is becoming more wired, it’s definitely important for the facilities to evolve to accommodate it as well,” she said.

“As far as the open floor plan for the ground floor, I don’t know that it is necessary for the library, but I think it will provide a nice balance for the additions of the private study rooms.”

However, the faculty and staff of the library maintain that the renovations are necessary Rosalind Tedford, director of research and instruction services, believes that the project will greatly benefit students in the long run. She believes the upgrades are well worth the cost.

“We see that it is loved and needed, but we see how overcrowded it is,” Tedford said.

“We see the students wandering around looking for space when all the study rooms are booked. They want to be here, but the building is not letting them do what they want to do.”

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idea that we can build on.”

“I have heard people who were not pleased that it wasn’t the same free-forall,” said senior Bill Bode, a student who helped organize the event. “But being reasonable, that wasn’t sustainable.”

“People were concerned Sutherland with people getting hurt at events like this,” said junior Reid Nickel, who served as the planning committee co-chair.

“So if we can make it to 1 o’clock without anybody injured or going to the hospital, that’s always good.”

Jacqueline Sutherland, student government president, recognized concerns over the divi-

sion that the beer garden may have caused, but still believes the event was a success that brought students of all ages and organizations together. “I think there was very good turnout, probably evenly divided between under 21 and over 21,” Sutherland said. “In order to have a beer garden through Aramark, you have to have it fenced off. I think that was a division and a difficulty, but that kind of thing is unavoidable.”

Regarding the use of only half of the quad, Sutherland felt that holding the event in a smaller area would enhance a sense of unity among the students.

“I heard a lot of feedback [in previous years] that it didn’t feel like it was an event for the entire study body,” she said.

“So looking to this year, we wanted to hold an event that would do away with all the internal divisions. So we thought using half the quad would be more of a fun atmosphere.”

Reporting contributed by Kevin Closs.

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Logo courtesy of Student Government

Safety concerns from last year’s Seize the Quad caused more restrictions to this year’s event.

Photo courtesy of Chris Ford

Wait Chapel was lit blue on Saturday night in honor of the seizing of the Quad, however the event was only on the Reynolda side of the Quad.

SG GENERAL ASSEMBLY

BY MORGAN SCHICK SG Beat Reporter schimo13@wfu.edu I. Committee Reports The academics committee has continued planning another major and minors fair.

They also plan to host a meeting to encourage freshmen to use AP credit to declare minors early.

The Appropriations and Charter committee introduced a proposal to charter Woof Forest.

The Buzzocracy committtee reported that they are developing a new system for cataloguing buzzes, and that freshman Kyla Tucker will be joining the committee.

The Campus Life committee announced that they will be meeting with Dean of Student Life Mary Gerardy next week to go forward with decorating Zick’s.

They plan to start a student artwork competition to choose which works will deco-

rate the new restaurant.

The Judiciary committee introduced a bill to amend the Student Budget Advisory Committee.

In addition, they plan to bring forth an amendment to the constitution that would change the name of Student Government from a “legislature” to a “congress”.

The Physical Planning committee announced that they met with Facilities last week to begin installations of lighting along the walkway to the Reynolda Village.

They also report that the sprinklers between Dogwood and Magnolia are temporary. In addition, they announced that they are working with Parking and Transportation and reviewing a survey to implement changes to the shuttle system.

The Public Relations committee announced that after promoting a successful Seize the Quad, they will now shift focus to promoting the shuttle to Last Resort on Thursdays.

II. New Business Bill 10 – Constitutional Amendment of Student Budget Advisory Committee: The Assembly passed a bill to expand the Student Budget Advisory Committee to accommodate the committee’s new operations.

OCTOBER The committee will now include an auditing system to confirm organizations’ spending.

The committee, which previously only included the Student Government Treasurer, will now include two elected voting members, one elected budget representative from each class, three members appointed by a the Student Government president, and one non-voting member.

Bill 11 – Appointments to the Student Budget Advisory Committee: A bill to appoint Nirali Vagadia, Philip Weinstein, Ryan Taylor, Bradford Peirce, Molly Zaverucha, Meredith Gay, Taylor Brown, Tom Hobby, Alex Gromer and Robby Ciarrocca to the Student Budget Advisory Committee was passed.

Bill 12 – Appointment of Student Government Parliamentarian: Speaker Lydia Sandy proposed a bill to appoint Emily Kendall Norris as Parliamentarian for the 2013-2014 academic year. The bill was passed.

Bill 13 – Appointment of Student Government Speaker Pro Tempore: Speaker Lydia Sandy also introduced a bill to appoint Sarah Vansickle as Speaker Pro tempore for the 2013-2014 year. The bill was passed.

III. Announcements

President Jacqueline Sutherland expressed her gratitude towards all participants of Seize the Quad for making the event a success.

Sutherland also announced that she and Dr. Penny Rue, Vice President for Campus Life, will begin hosting monthly joint office hours in the Pit. The president also reported that she plans to establish a monthly President’s Caucus to bring together presidents of all of the university’s student organizations.

In addition, Sutherland encourages student to participate in the Dignity and Respect Campaign by signing the pledge to treat everyone with dignity and respect and practicing the Campaign’s Tip of the Day. Finally, the president encourages students to bring forth their questions and concerns regarding campus life to her second Sit and Sip, which will be hosted in Campus Grounds on Thursday, November 7.

SG Executive Board 2012-13 Jacqueline Sutherland, President Lydia Sandy, Speaker of the House Will Readhead, Treasurer Javar Jones, Secretary Reid Nickle, Chief of Staff

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Veterans discuss post-Vietnam War struggles

BY LOGAN THOMAS Staff Writer thomdl11@wfu.edu

For hundreds of thousands of American soldiers, fighting in the jungles of Vietnam was only half the battle. After the war, many of the young men who were drafted or had enlisted returned to the states, scarred by the physical and emotional toll of combat.

Readjusting to civilian life was difficult.

Many found it hard to talk about their experiences, even with their closest friends and family.One group of veterans finally decided to end their silence.

Last Friday, a panel of five Vietnam veterans spoke to a crowded room of students, faculty and guests in Benson as part of the project “Breaking the Silence: The Unspoken Brotherhood of Vietnam Veterans.”

Sharon Raynor, a visiting associate professor of English, headed the project.

The discussion was facilitated by students in Raynor’s first-year English class, “When Writing Goes to War.” The course focuses on examining primary texts like journals and letters from conflicts of the past 50 years.

“It shows us a more personal, emotional side of war,” said freshman Savannah Hampton.

Raynor organized the discussion, which was funded by the Community Fellows Program, so that her students could interact with the veterans. “After what we’ve been doing in class, it’s interesting to actually hear a voice behind some of these experiences,” said freshman Michael Radford.

The veterans talked to the intimate audience about growing up as African Americans in rural North Carolina in the ‘50s and ‘60s, going off to war and coming back forever changed.

“I said, ‘so I’ll be going to Asia? At least it will be warm over there!’” veteran John Nesbitt joked when asked how he felt after receiving his letter notifying him that he had been drafted.

During the discussion, Raynor emphasized that students in her class are all around 18 years old — roughly the same age as many of the young men sent to Vietnam.

“They are the same age as many of these men who fought in the Vietnam War,” she said.

Raynor, who has always had an interest for exploring the subject of wartime literature, launched “Breaking the Silence” in 2001.

With the goal of bringing veterans together to share their experiences with each other and with the outside world, the project documents the experiences of veterans from North Carolina.

Now, Raynor brings her passion on the subject to the classroom.

During the hour-long discussion, students had plenty of questions for the veterans. They shared some funny stories, and some painful ones too.

“You learn as much about their experiences by what they talk about as by what they don’t talk about,” said freshman Abby Fritzsche.

Robert Jones, who had been drafted into the Marine Corps, described seeing another soldier kissing the ground after coming

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Students from the “When Writing Goes to War” course pose with North Carolina veterans of the Vietnam War after the discussion. home to America. “This will always stick out in my head,” he said. “All I could say was, ‘Thank you Lord for being me back home.’”

The rest of the panel echoed his sentiment throughout the session, emphasizing how thankful they are to have survived.

Now that their mission abroad is long over, their new goal is to educate younger

generations through their personal stories.

“Thirty years later we’re going to have problems from going to war,” said veteran John Barnes, referring to the issues of drugs, alcohol and post-traumatic stress disorder, which the panel said many veterans grappled with after returning from Vietnam.

“But I’d rather be alive with problems then dead without any.”

Campus recreation sponsors The Comedian’s Diet

Respect & Dignity Campaign features renowned speakers

Archery Team hosts Second Annual Hunger Games Charity

The department of campus recreation and Wake Forest Fitness will be hosting The Comedian’s Diet.

This event will feature comedian, speaker and writer, Dan French, as he shares his story of losing 125 lbs.

French uses humor to educate the audience on living a healthy lifestyle and explores new ideas on human obesity.

The event puts a fun and entertaining spin on health and wellness.

The event will be from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in Pugh Auditorium in Benson Center.

The event is free and open to students, faculty and staff.

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion invites the public to a celebration for the Respect & Dignity Campaign.

The event is free and open to the public and will be from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Nov. 6 in Brendle Recital Hall in Scales Fine Arts Center.

The event will feature opening remarks from author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.

Johnnetta B. Cole, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Mueseum of African Art, and Edwin G. Wilson, provost emeritus, will take the stage with Angelou.

This will event celebrate the first 30 days of the year-long Respect & Dignity campaign.

The Archery Team will have its second annual Hunger Games Charity Adventure race at 12 p.m. Nov. 3 on Poteat field.

The race will span across campus and feature activities that range from camouflage painting yourself to dodgeball to tire lifting.

Proceeds benefit Winston-Salem nonprofit organizations and canned goods benefit the local food shelf.

Students can register at wakearchery.com. Sign in begins at 11 a.m. on Poteat field and the race begins at noon.

A prize will be given to the best costume. For more information contact Amy Forbes at forbsak@wfu.edu.

Campus celebrates official Hairspray production on the dedication of Farrell Hall Nov. 1 MainStage Thearte in Scales

WFBM professors present lecture on regenerative medicine

The Wake Forest University School of Business will officially dedicate Farrell Hall as the new home for the business school. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 outside the Farrell Hall entrance closest to Wait Chapel. The dedication will be followed by an open house and a keynote address featuring global business leaders. Alumnus Al Hunt, columnist for Bloomberg View and host of “Political Capital,” will be the moderator for the keynote event from 2 to 4 p.m. in Broyhill Auditorium located in Farrell Hall.

The keynote address will be followed by multiple speakers presenting “The Noble Profession of Business,” featuring alumni Charlie Ergen, David Farr and Eric Wiseman. There will be a final event entitled “The Legacy of Mike Farrell” featuring Mary Farrell and Wellington Denahan.

Anthony Atala, M.D., director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and W.H. Boyce, professor and chair of the department of Urology, will present Regenerative Medicine: New Approaches to Healthcare from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in Auditorium 404 in ZSR. The presentation is on stem cells and the potentially limitless source of cells for tissue engineering applications.

Recent advances in stem cells will be discussed and new applications of regenerative medicine that may be novel therapies for patients with end-stage tissue and organ failure will be described.

The presentation is free and is open to faculty, staff, students and the general public.

The department of theatre and dance presents the musical Hairspray. The production is directed by J.K. Curry.

Hairspray will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 7-9 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 at the MainStage Theater in Scales Fine Arts Center.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and five dollars for students.

For more information contact the WFU Theatre Box Office at WFUTheatreTix@wfu.edu or visit college.wfu.edu/ theatre/.

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Local elections to be held on Nov. 5

BY MOLLY DUTMERS Online Managing Editor dutmmk11@wfu.edu

Forsyth County will hold general elections on Nov. 5. The city of Winston-Salem will elect its mayor and eight city council members, one for each of the eight wards in the city.

Incumbent mayor Allen Joines (D) will run against James Knox (R), who decided to keep his name on the ballot after a tumultuous campaign.

This summer, controversial comments from Knox’s Facebook page surfaced and he was accused of making a racially insensitive remark to an election worker. Knox then lost the support of the local Republican Party in August,

making it difficult for a successful campaign to continue.

Knox defended the comments and claimed that they were not meant to offend anyone.

He initially decided to withdraw from the race, but eventually decided to leave his name on the ballot and let the voters decide.

Wake Forest is located in the Northwest Ward of WinstonSalem, where Lida Hayes Calvert (R) and Jeff MacIntosh (D) are running for an empty seat on the city council.

Students who are registered to vote in Winston-Salem will be able to vote at the Arts Council Theater on Coliseum Drive. Early voting will run through Nov. 2 at The Forsyth County Board of Elections located on Chestnut Street in Winston-Salem.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES Allen Joines

James Knox

Party: Democratic Education: B.S.from Applachian State University, Masters of Public Administration from University of Georgia Experience: Joines has served as the mayor of Winston-Salem since 2001. He was re-elected in 2005 and 2009. Joines has worked in Winston-Salem since 1971, when he became an assistant to the city manager.

Focuses: Since becoming mayor, Joines has focused Photo courtesy of cisfc.org on improving the economy in Winston. He created over 4,000 jobs in the area during his first term as mayor, and an additional 8,000 jobs in subsequent terms. Joines has also increased the city’s tax base during his tenure as mayor. If re-elected, Joines will continue to focus on improving Winston’s economy, by encouraging businesses in the area to expand and by attracting new business. Joines will also continue to focus on decreasing poverty in the area. He will focus on areas of high poverty and will continue social programs like the Our Winston-Salem Housing Assistance Program to increase home ownership and decrease homelessness in the area.

Party: Republican Education: Associate degree in business management and political science from Surry Community College Experience: Knox has worked as a wrecker driver for Coliseum Towing since 1995. In November of 2012, Knox was elected as the Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor.

Focuses: Knox has stated that he would like to be the voice of the “blue collar” citizens of Photo courtesy of Winston -Salem Journal Winston-Salem. Like Joines, he would focus on expanding Winston’s economy and decreasing the amount of poverty in the area. Knox also believes that creating jobs in the area is a priority and that Winston-Salem must separate themselves from other nearby cities to make the city more attractive to employers and businesses. Knox would also like to restore a sense of civic pride in the area.

Challenges: Knox does not have the support of his party in this campaign, making his campaign difficult. He decided to stay on the ballot to give the “blue collar” citizens of Winston-Salem a choice.

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Jeff MacIntosh

Lida Hayes Calvert

Party: Democratic Education: B.A. in economics from Wake Forest University Experience: MacIntosh has worked in real estate in the area since graduating from Wake Forest in 1980.

He has worked in both commercial and residential real estate as a realtor and investor at Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate. MacIntosh has also served on numerous volunteer boards in the area, many of which focus on urban restoration. MacIntosh is also a member of the Mayor’s Select Capital Needs Photo courtesy of Winston -Salem Journal Committee and the Mayor’s Select Development Review-Related Advisory Committee.

Focuses: If elected to the city council, MacIntosh will focus on making Winston-Salem a vibrant community that will attract small businesses, the arts and tourism. He will also focus on growing the city’s industrial and manufacturing industries. MacIntosh would also like to increase the pay of public safety jobs so that Winston-Salem can attract experienced police officers and firemen to keep Winston-Salem citizens safe.

Party: Republican Education: Attended Eastern Carolina University Experience: Calvert has owned a local small business in the area since 1986. Calvert is the owner of S&L Painting and Decorating Inc., a company that she started with her friend over 20 years ago with just $200. Now, the business generates about $6 million in sales annually. She has been recognized for being a local, female business leader and has received many awards for her accomplishments including the Winston- Photo courtesy of Winston -Salem Journal Salem Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award and Women of Vision Lifetime Achievement Award by the YWCA. She has also served on the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and the Citizens Organizational Efficiency and Review Committee.

Focuses: Additionally, Calvert aims to focus on creating and sustaining job growth in the area. She would also like to lower taxes in the area and cut wasteful spending. She would also focus on continuing to develop the downtown area if elected to the city council.

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Word on the Quad

Immigration reform needed Obama’s first-term tactics are now working against his relationship with Congress John Ho

Staff Columnist mccrcd13@wfu.edu

With the battle over the budget and the debt ceiling over for now, President Obama has shifted his legislative priorities to immigration reform in the hopes of achieving a rare legislative win in what has so far been a lackluster beginning to his second term.

President Obama has made immigration reform a top priority, so far in his second term, in order to coalesce many of the Hispanics who voted for him in 2012. Over the summer, the Senate passed a comprehensive immigration plan with rare bipartisan support. The bill in essence would provide a 13-year path to citizenship for 11 million unauthorized immigrants and would devote

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about $40 billion to strengthening border security. As well as addressing the large number of undocumented immigrants, there are many economic benefits to the Senate’s bill.

For example the Congressional Budget Office, which is nonpartisan and commonly cited by Paul Ryan, estimated that the Senate’s bill would increase real GDP relative from current projections by about 3.3 percent in 2023 and 5.4 perecnt in 2033.

This would lead to an increase of about $700 billion in 2023 and $1.4 trillion circulating in the economy. The agency also projected that the bill would increase the labor force by about 3.5 percent in 2023 and 5 percent in 2033. A bigger labor force, especially when the U.S. labor force is sinking dramatically, will in theory lead to increased productivity and higher average wages.

The CBO also projected that the Senate bill would reduce the federal budget deficit by nearly $850 billion over the next 20 years due to greater tax revenue, translating to an approximately 3 percent reduction of the federal debt as a share of the economy. At a time when the U.S. budget deficit and overall debt needs to be reduced, any meaningful reduction in the yearly deficit is essential.

In addition to these economic benefits, comprehensive immigration reform is necessary to fix our broken immigration system.

However, despite the obvious benefits and a need to fix the system, the Senate’s bill will likely never pass the House.

This is because the House has a number of conservative members who are adamantly opposed to parts of the bill that they consider amnesty for illegal immigrants. Given the current dysfunctional and polarized Congress, reaching consensus on immigration is nearly impossible.

What makes reform even harder is the fact that the House Republican Caucus has a rule known as the “Hastert Rule” which requires that a majority of the Republican House members agree to support a bill before it can be brought up on the floor for a vote. Many of the more conservative Republican members of the House have little incentive to support the Senate’s bill. This is primarily because they come from districts that are very conservative, where the threat from a more conservative primary challenger is greater than a general election challenger.

Therefore, it is unlikely that these members will support the bill in its current form.

Given the current political climate, it is hard to see how a comprehensive immigration bill gets passed. It would take a significant change in either the composition of Congress or the political climate to move the issue forward.

Seize the Quad? Good?

Bad? We want to know.

“I was disappointed; it was a let down.”

Oliver Beck (‘15)

“It showed the responsibility of the student body.”

Andrew Miller (‘15)

Taylor Tells All | International Relations

Spying hurts U.S. foreign relations NSA programs damage relations with America’s closest allies abroad Taylor Ibelli

Staff Columnist ibeltj12@wfu.edu

New reports recently released in German media suggest damaging new questions about the extent of U.S. surveillance after the release of leaked U.S. intelligence documents. The U.S. embassy, located near Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, has now been questioned as to the purposes and reasoning for their surveillance.

In the leaked documents, content states that the U.S. surveillance listening unit was originally based in the U.S. embassy in Berlin, however similar operations are now replicated in 80 locations around the world; 19 in European cities.

This Friday, Germany and France are planning to meet in order to discuss the United States signature of a no-spy deal by the end of this year.

There are also claims that cite the National Security Embassy as having monitored millions and millions of phone calls made by both German and French citizens.

Subsequently, within the next week Germany will be sending in their top intelligence chiefs to Washington D.C. in order to “push forward” this investigation into the spying allegations due to the outrage it has caused in Germany and German social media.

Since 2002, Der Spiegel has suggested that the United States has been spying on the mobile phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, yet when President Obama was told back in 2010 about the questionable surveillance of the U.S. embassy, reports state that he failed to stop it.

When Merkel first heard of the spying allegations last Wednesday, she phoned Obama immediately.

In return, President Obama apologized to the German Chancellor and assured her he knew nothing of the alleged “phone monitoring “and “would have done something if he had” said by Der Spiegel.

Interestingly enough, The Sunday Bild newspaper quoted U.S. intelligence stating that the head of the National Security Agency Keith Alexander briefed the president personally about the operation targeting the German Chancellor back in 2010.

“Obama did not halt the operation, but rather let it continue,” was the quote given by the senior NSA official. Even in 2013, the German Chancellor’s number remains on the surveillance list.

If confirmed, the German interior minster Hans-Peter Friedrich has been quoted to saying that these operations “on German soil would be illegal under German law” and adds that those “responsible must be held accountable.”

If these listening stations were known to exist in the U.S. embassies, “there would be severe damage for the U.S.’s relations with a foreign government” also stated in the documents.

Being an “Americophile,” awarded the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom back in 2011, Merkel is reported to be in a state of shock at the accusation and possibility that Washington may have engaged in “the sort of spying she had to endure growing up in Communist East Germany.”

“The social atmosphere was great.”

Hannah Gable (‘16)

“I felt that there were too many restrictions.”

Leo Wang (‘16)

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“ don’t hold up Myths about feminism Forest Feminist | Feminist Myths

Four misconceptions about feminism continue to linger in the public conscious Andrea Becker Guest Columnist becka12@wfu.edu

When I call myself a feminist at Wake Forest, I quite often receive looks of confusion and horror. Having grown up in a progressive community, this kind of reaction to feminism truly perplexes me. What is so terrible about wanting equality between men and women? After further exploration, I came to discover the ridiculous stigmas behind the word feminism. So, I am here to debunk four common myths surrounding feminism and to declare that feminism is wonderful.

Myth #1: Feminists are masculine, hairy, bra-burners I am not sure when or how this myth arose, but it is absolutely false. Feminism does not reject femininity. Feminism is about choice. If you want to shave your legs and wear a ton of eyeliner, do it. If you

want to have hairy armpits and skip out on makeup, knock yourself out. It is all up to you as an individual to choose how you look and how you feel most comfortable, rather than do things for other people. Two selfproclaimed feminists in current pop culture are Zooey Deschanel and Lorde. I have many words to describe these two ladies, but “manly” and “hairy” are not included.

In the words of Zooey, “We can’t be feminine and be feminists and be successful? I want to be a f***ing feminist and wear a f***ing Peter Pan collar. So f***ing what?”

Myth #2: Feminists hate men I am extremely disappointed in Lady Gaga for saying “I’m not a feminist — I hail men, I love men. I celebrate American male culture, and beer, and bars and muscle cars…”

When I hear “feminists are man-haters”, I experience a full-body cringe. Feminists don’t hate men. The word for that is misandrist. In fact, feminism is the complete opposite. We love men so much, we acknowledge their intelligence and full capability to treat women like human beings.

What could possibly be more wonderful than that?

Feminism is the driving force behind women’s inclusion in “American male culture.” Without the women’s rights movement, Lady Gaga and the rest of us female beer enthusiasts, would be excluded from driving, drinking and other “unladylike” activities.

What is so terrible about wanting equality between men and women?

For instance, American women were not legally eligible for credit cards until 1974.

Feminists get stuff done.

Myth #3: Feminists are lesbians I am not sure when wanting to be paid as much as a man or wishing not to be raped became synonymous with being sexually attracted to women. I am one of the most adamant feminists I know, and I was assigned the “Most Boycrazy” superlative in middle school. Regardless, some feminists are lesbians and that is okay. Why is it an insult to be called a lesbian? It isn’t.

Myth #4: Feminism is obsolete I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we do not live in a “post-feminist” society.

Women continue to be paid significantly less than men across a variety of professions.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make only 77 cents to the male dollar. Additionally, women continue to be underrepresented in politics. If this were truly a “post-feminist” world, the ratio of male to female politicians would be 50:50; instead, women constitute 54 percent of statewide voters but only 24 percent of state legisla-

tors, and women hold only 17 percent of seats in congress. Moreover, one in three American women will be sexually abused in her lifetime, and out of all the reported rape victims, 90 percent were women.

If you ask a typical WFU female student what she does to avoid rape on a regular basis, she could probably name at least 10 things — enrolling in R.A.D., carrying pepper spray, not going out alone at night, etc. If you asked a typical WFU male the same question, he would probably give you a blank look. We teach women how to avoid rape, yet we do not truly, formally tell our men “Do not rape.” If that is not a blatant example of misogyny and patriarchy, I don’t know what is. So, what is feminism?

Feminism is the radical notion that women are people. Feminism is the denouncement of sexism and the celebration of equality among all of the world’s people — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race and class. It is my hope that we can stop lying to ourselves by saying that feminism is a dirty word and rather embrace feminism and the fantastic ideologies it promotes.

Do you think a woman should be paid the same as a man for the same work?

Do you think women should be allowed in schools and in the workplace?

Do you believe a woman is not an object but rather *gasp* a person?

If you answered “”yes” to any of the above questions: congratulations! You are a feminist.

“ unacceptable Use of blackface remains LoveJunkie | Blackface

People should be more aware of the historical context of racist behaviors Ade Ilesanmi

Staff Columnist becka12@wfu.edu

Hollywood starlet Julianne Hough has been receiving backlash over her controversial choice of wardrobe for a Halloween party a few nights ago.

For those who are unaware, she chose to pay homage to “Crazy Eyes,” one of the main characters from breakout summer Netflix comedic drama Orange is the New Black, who also happens to be African American.

Hough’s probably well-intentioned wardrobe choice became controversial when it became obvious that she had used blackface to make herself look like a more “authentic” version of the character.

Here’s a brief history lesson on blackface: It’s been used by the western world since

the 1800s in minstrel shows that involved white and black actors playing stereotypical “black” characters who were often too dumb for their own good and wildly ignorant.

The irony is that Hough was probably wildly ignorant of the historical and contemporary implications of her choice to smear her face with what appears to be a mixture of tanning lotion and shoe polish, probably not the safest choice for her skin either.

Despite the fact that widespread use of blackface in the U.S. ended during the Civil Rights Movement, other parts of the western world still used it in theater and television well into the ‘70s and early ‘80s. For this reason, the wounds of its pervasiveness in society are still fresh for many blacks.

Some have argued that Hough has no reason to apologize (although she already has) for her blatantly stupid, yet innocent actions. After all, it was just a Halloween costume, and she wasn’t actively making fun of black people; in fact, she was actually honoring a black character and actress she really enjoys. Some have said that the people who’ve complained about her costume are just opportunists who will jump at any chance to point their fingers at white people for things they shouldn’t be upset about.

The question at hand isn’t whether or not Hough’s actions were racially motivated.

Odds are they probably weren’t.

The question is no longer whether incidents like this demonstrate racism.

I once read somewhere that people would rather actually be racist than be called racist.

She wouldn’t knowingly put herself in such a deplorable public position. She seems like a nice enough person, and honestly, who could stay mad at those crystal blue eyes and that shiny blonde hair on that cute little dancing frame of hers?

Even if she is racist, she probably doesn’t know she is, and even if she did, events like the Trayvon Martin case (yep, that’s right; I said it) and the Paula Dean scandal have proven that at the end of the day, society just isn’t quite where it needs to be for this to be seen as a real problem.

She’s part of the circle of society that doesn’t have to be held accountable for its actions most of the time. That’s the sad but true story.

Moving on. So she’s probably not racist.

What’s the problem? Well, the real issue is why she didn’t know that what she was doing would be controversial in the first place.

I mean, has she never taken an American History class, or was that section just never covered in social studies? Who’s idea was it to use the blackface? Her’s or an equally ig-

norant or just racist friend playing on her ignorance?

Why did she really need the blackface to complete the costume in the first place? She would have been fine to just wear the orange jumpsuit and her hair in knots. Anyone who knows the show would have easily recognized whom she was trying to portray.

Long story short, whether or not she and her entourage knew or agreed that the blackface would have been offensive, she should have strayed away from using it just for the sake of being culturally sensitive.

If I wanted to dress up as Mulan for Halloween, would Asians as a whole be offended if I used tape to keep my eyes squinted?

Maybe most would, and maybe some wouldn’t. If I wanted to dress up as a migrant worker for Halloween, would I wear a sombrero or not? What are the odds that this would be seen as offensive or not given that it’s Halloween? These are questions that anyone who is considering wearing a potentially provocative costume, whether it be for Halloween or for theatrical purposes, should consider.

The question is no longer whether incidents like this demonstrate racism. We’ve already established that nobody of any race and ethnicity will admit to being racist.

The question is how sensitive can we be to other people’s cultures and histories in the decisions we make and the actions that we take?

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“ impact in Philly Iverson has lasting In the Nick of Time| Allen Iverson

Newly-retired Allen Iverson leaves legacy of renewed faith in the 76ers Nick Weldon

Sports Editor weldnr11@wfu.edu

Yesterday, former superstar Allen Iverson formally announced his retirement from the NBA. After playing for two seasons at Georgetown, he embarked on a 14-year career during which he earned 11 consecutive All-Star selections, four scoring titles and an MVP award.

Iverson spent almost 12 of those years with the Philadelphia 76ers, my hometown team. While at times his off the court antics were questioned, no one could doubt Iverson’s efforts once the game began.

Listed generously at 6’0’’ and 165 lbs., Iverson was essentially an under-sized point guard that had the playing style of a much larger shooting guard. Because of this, he frequently matched up against much larger opponents.

Similarly, an important part of his game revolved around driving to the basket, which meant being battered by players several inches taller than him. As a result, he battled injuries throughout his career.

In addition to the physical problems he endured, Iverson also constantly dealt with the pressure of being his team’s lone star.

Every time Iverson stepped on the court, he knew that the end result would depend more on his individual performance than anything else.

The team at times tried to pair other stars with him, Jerry Stackhouse early in his career and Chris Webber late, but Iverson’s 76ers were always going to be a one man show, for better or worse.

My fondest memories of him come from the magical 2001 season, when he led the Sixers to their first NBA Finals berth since 1983.

Despite clinching the Eastern Conference in the regular season, the Sixers entered the

[Iverson] single-handedly made basketball in Philadelphia relevant again. series as heavy underdogs, with many commentators predicting a sweep.

They had barely reached the championship with a Game 7 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Los Angeles Lakers had not lost a single playoff game and were the defending champions.

The Sixers literally shocked the world by stealing Game 1 in Los Angeles, led by Iverson’s 48 points.

In overtime he scored seven straight points and handed the Lakers their first loss in 67 days.

“I’m glad nobody bet their life on it because they’d be dead now,” Iverson famously said after the stunning victory.

In some ways the qualities Iverson embodied should have made me hate him.

He was arrogant, selfish and difficult to coach yet I always found myself mesmerized when he touched the basketball.

He was the ultimate anti-hero. Iverson should be remembered for the type of play-

er he was on the court, a tenacious scorer with an always devastating crossover.

That impressive scoring ability currently has him sitting at No. 6 on the all-time NBA scoring list with an average of 26.7 points per game.

In a recent interview with ESPN.com Miami Heat star and four-time league MVP LeBron James called Iverson, “pound-forpound, probably the greatest player who ever played.”

“You could never question his heart,” James said.

And, really, how could you not root for the little guy with the huge heart?

Speaking at his retirement press conference, Iverson admitted that he wouldn’t change a thing about his career.

“Obviously if I could go back and change anything I would be a perfect man,” Iverson said. “And I know there’s no perfect man and there’s no perfect basketball player.”

Iverson is right; he certainly was not the perfect basketball player, but for the better part of a decade he single-handedly made basketball in Philadelphia relevant again.

I can’t speak for all Philadelphia fans, but for me personally, that was more than enough.

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Deacons nearly upend No. 7 Hurricanes

Despite leading for almost 49 minutes, Wake Forest could not secure the upset against heavily favored Miami

BY EMMA LINGAN Asst. Sports Editor lingej12@wfu.edu

The scoreboard at Sun Life Stadium may have favored the Miami Hurricanes, but the game ball from last Saturday unquestionably goes to the Demon Deacons.

Despite losing 24-21 due to a heartbreaking last-minute touchdown, the Deacs played a hard-fought game and gave perhaps their most encouraging performance of the season.

To put things into perspective, hardly anyone would have expected a week ago to call this game a heartbreaker; after all, the Deacons haven’t defeated a Top-10 opponent in 67 years. With this in mind, there are several heartening takeaways from Saturday’s game that may put the minds of discouraged Deacon fans at ease.

First of all, the Deacs absolutely dominated the first half of this game. They set the tone right out of the gate, capping off a 16-play, 79-yard opening drive with a 12yard touchdown run by senior running back Josh Harris to take the 7-0 lead. This drive took 8:34 off the game clock, giving the Deacs the indubitable upper hand heading into the second quarter.

In addition, dominant performances from some key young players indicated a bright future for the Demon Deacons, who will lose several seniors after this season.

Freshman wide receiver Tyree Harris proved to be a remarkable asset and in fact finished the game with a better stat line than senior flanker Michael Campanaro, who leads all receivers in Wake Forest history in career receptions.

Tyree had six catches for 95 yards on the day, including a huge 56-yard catch on third and 10 near the end of the first half (Campanaro finished with 10 catches for 88 yards and one touchdown).

Redshirt freshman running back Dominique Gibson also stepped up on Saturday with his first career touchdown. Gibson broke up an attempted tackle, picked up a block and ran 44 yards to give the Deacs the 21-17 lead with 4:02 remaining in the game.

“It was right there in our grasp,” said senior quarterback Tanner Price. “I thought when we had that touchdown that put us up 21-17, we had a chance there.”

Overall, the Deacons were 2-2 on fourth down conversions, and they did not cave under pressure, even when the Hurricanes went ahead in the fourth quarter.

Price had another strong outing, completing 25 of 45 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the impressive numbers, however, the Deacs still fell short.

The final nail in their coffin was a one-yard plunge into the end zone by Miami running back Duke Johnson —

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Price and his teammates came up just short, falling to 1-53 all-time against top-ten opponents.

Press Box: NFL uneasy as PBS unearths truths New documentary exposes dangers of playing pro football

BY MIKE MCLAUGHLIN Staff Writer mclamj12@wfu.edu

Photo courtesy of medicaldaily.com

This new documentary attempts to call out the NFL’s obvious denial of the long-term effects of football.

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{ BY THE NUMBERS } shots by junior midfielder Riley Ridgik this season 42 Team-leading save percentage to date for senior 84 2013 goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe losses for women’s soccer 0 Non-conference throughout the 2013 season of yellow cards received by the 4 Number Deacs so far this season

The moment that the New York Times reported ESPN backed out of its partnership with PBS for the League of Denial project, it was immediately evident that the documentary was going to produce damning blows against the NFL. Why else would the NFL bully ESPN to drop the project?

On Oct. 8, PBS delivered the blow on national television, with millions

of football fans watching. The documentary starts out with images of steel mills in Pittsburgh, using them to characterize not only the town but the Steeler players, particularly beloved center Mike Webster. At the age of 50, Mike Webster died, leaving a brain and body worn down from the demands of playing football at a professional level for 17 years.

“If I had not been told his age I would have thought he was 70,” said Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in Webster’s brain.

Once the images of Webster’s body and the connection to football are ingrained in the viewer’s mind, the documentary goes onto pursue its main point: the NFL knew about the head trauma from football and

{ DEAC OF THE WEEK } WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Jones

Samantha Jones, a sophomore from Randolph, N.J., led the Wake Forest women’s cross country team at Pre-Nationals on Saturday, Oct. 9, in Terra Haute, Ind. Jones completed the race in an impressive 21:17.21 while senior teammate Nicole Irving was right on Jones’ tail, finishing in 21:50.32.

Jones finished in 75th place out of 340 cumulative runners, placing her in the top-25 percentile in the event.

actually attempted to cover it up.

According to Frontline, this included the NFL trying to disparage the name of Omalu in an attempt to get him to stop pursuing the issue.

“If 10 percent of mothers in this country would begin to perceive football as a dangerous sport, that is the end of football,” an NFL doctor reportedly told Omalu.

This brings us to a possible reason for the NFL cover-up. Ultimately though, the documentary paints the NFL as an entity that deliberately inhibited the research.

Frontline makes a strong argument for this point, illuminating that not only did the NFL publicly deny a link between football and head trauma

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{ DEACON QUOTE } “This is a championship game ... it is huge. We are going to have to give it our all — literally — because we can’t afford anything less than that.”

— Women’s soccer freshman midfielder Kendall Fischlein, referring to her team’s upcoming game against N.C. State

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Kristin Grissom Senior

BY MAEGAN OLMSTEAD Staff Writer olmsme11@wfu.edu Kristin Grissom is in her fourth and final year at Wake Forest and on the women’s volleyball team.

Grissom has been a major contributor to the team since making her collegiate debut her freshman year.

Notably, she had back-to-back 15-kill matches to begin her junior year season.

Grissom is not new to college athletics, however, as her aunt played volleyball at Pepperdine, her cousin played volleyball at Loyola Marymount, and another one of her cousins played football at Upper Iowa University. So far this season, Grissom has 214 kills and 79 blocks. With 12 more games to go, these numbers are only looking to increase.

How did you get started playing volleyball?

It’s been in my family for a while, my aunt and cousin played in college so my dad wanted me to get involved.

I got started playing in summer camps and then made my high school team. I started when I was 14 years old, which is a lot older than most girls who start out playing.

Is volleyball a sport you play with your family, since your aunt and cousin also played?

Yeah pretty much just with my aunt and cousin, not with my immediate family. My aunt lives on the beach so often we’ll go down there and play beach volleyball as a family.

What is your favorite thing about volleyball?

The team aspect and having a built-in group of friends. Playing wise, getting a block is probably the most exciting part.

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Personal Profile Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

High School: Etiwanda Position: MB/RS Birthdate: Aug. 13, 1992

How did you decide to come to Wake?

I really liked the academics and the athletics because they were both very competitive. I had a wide variety I could have chosen from but Wake is really great. And I really like the team and coaches.

Was it hard coming to Wake from California?

Yeah there were definitely those feelings of homesickness and missing the beach and my family.

But I really wanted a different experience from California since I’d lived in California my whole

life. I enjoy being in the ACC and getting to travel up and down the east coast.

What would be your advice to other studentathletes about playing a sport and being a student at Wake?

That time management is really important. You don’t have time to procrastinate and you have to get enough sleep. But also allowing yourself time to socialize is a really important part of being at college.

What is your favorite thing to do with your friends?

I guess when we have the time, hanging out or trying out different restaurants and going to the movies. If I’m home, going to the beach.

What do you hope to do once you graduate from Wake?

Oh gosh … I have no idea. I’m kind of stressing out about it but hopefully just get a job close to home and start my career with whatever that may be. And hopefully stay involved with sports.

Where do you see yourself 20 years from now?

Hopefully in California with family and, I don’t know, successful at whatever I’m doing. Such difficult questions!

Do you want your kids to play volleyball?

Yes, I definitely want my kids to play volleyball. I want my sons to play hockey since I’m a big fan of hockey as well.

What’s your hockey team and how did you get into hockey?

The Los Angeles Kings. My uncle is actually a general manager for them.

I’ve always been a hockey fan but when they came to Los Angeles that was really great since I actually got to go to the games and be involved.

How has your experience at Wake been?

Gotta think about this for a bit! I definitely have loved the time that I’ve spent with my team.

We get along really well and truly enjoy spending time with each other and they’ve definitely been a major contributor to why I have enjoyed my team at Wake Forest. It’s very time consuming and you have to work very hard. But in the end it will be worth it to get a Wake Forest degree.

Deac Notes Nikita Whitlock named semifinalist for Chuck Bednarik Award

Demon Deacons to host Brevard for preseason exhibition game Friday

Maxwell Football Club President Ron Jaworski announced Tuesday that senior nose guard Nikita Whitlock has been named as one of 16 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year in college football.

Whitlock has 52 tackles this season and leads the team with 13.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks.

Three finalists for the award will be announced Nov. 25, and a second round of voting will take place before the winner is announced Dec. 12.

Wake Forest will play one exhibition game prior to the start of the 2013-14 basketball season, hosting Brevard at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in the LJVM Coliseum.

The Demon Deacons will play five non-conference games in November, hosting Colgate (Nov. 1), VMI (Nov. 12), Presbyterian (Nov. 15), Jacksonville (Nov. 18) and The Citadel (Nov. 21) in a play-in game for the Battle 4 Atlantis on Nov. 28-30 in the Bahamas.

The Deacs will open the 31-game regular season at home against Colgate at 7 p.m. Nov. 1.

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Hang on tight, the best is yet to come In a dynamic and unprecedented 2013 college football season, we should believe it’s only getting started

BY TY KRANIAK Staff Writer krantr11@wfu.edu

After week nine, we saw a strange yet familiar face. We saw college football’s true colors, which spoke of madness, mayhem and a flare for the dramatic.

Wake Forest gave Miami the scare of its life, Duke took down Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Oklahoma ended Texas Tech’s campaign for an undefeated season, and the previously perfect Missouri Tigers were sacked by Coach Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

In addition, other talented teams such as Clemson were at the brute of nearly completed upsets and came close to seeing their BCS dreams crushed before their eyes.

2013 has seen the firing of coaches due to unmet expectations (Lane Kiffin) as well as the emergence in power of some conferences (ACC and Pac 12), and the crumbling of others (Big 10 and Big 12). This is what makes college football great, and why there is plenty of reason to be excited about the rest of the season. The remaining weeks left in 2013 offer

some highly touted games that should shape a clear picture of the drive to the BCS National Championship. All top teams will have their tests, and while some will past their tests, others will not.

Let’s start with Alabama. The highly talented and well coached dynasty will meet its test when it takes on the LSU Tigers Nov. 9 in Tuscaloosa before meeting its arch-rival Auburn Nov. 30. If all goes according to planned, the Crimson Tide will be on their way to the SEC Championship where they will meet someone of the likes of Missouri, South Carolina, Florida or Georgia.

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All top teams have their tests, and while some will pass their tests, others will not.

Florida State has a tough schedule as well after proving their strength in front of the nation with a huge win over Clemson Oct. 19. Head coach Jimbo Fisher will look to guide his team to a perfect season but will face possible roadblocks against arch-rival Miami Nov. 2 and Florida Nov. 30. If FSU can win the Atlantic Division, the Seminoles will find themselves in another ACC Championship, most likely playing either Miami, Virginia Tech or Georgia Tech. Oregon will look to coast over its remaining games. Marcus Mariota and company sighed after a nice win over UCLA Oct. 26, but

will face Stanford Nov 2. The Ducks cannot afford to fly too fast before the Pac 12 Championship, because the Cardinal shocked Oregon last year.

Ohio State, without a doubt, has the easiest remaining schedule. All remaining opponents are not ranked above 20 however, Michigan will hope to tally a Buckeye loss Nov. 30 at the Big House before a potential rematch in the Big 10 Championship between the two squads.

Now to the fun part: what is going to happen? It seems almost inevitable that Urban Meyer will guide Ohio State to another undefeated season, but not so fast. Michigan will upset the Buckeyes in “The Game” due to home field advantage for the Wolverines. Michigan came close to beating OSU in Columbus last year, and the tides will change. The question still remains: who will stay perfect? I see Alabama beating LSU and cruising through to the SEC Championship and beyond. In my opinion, the Oregon Ducks will fall to Stanford Nov. 2, which should keep the Ducks out of the national title game.

Alabama will play Florida State for the National Championship. Miami is overrated with key injuries in the secondary and nearly back to back loses against unranked teams. The ‘Canes got lucky and will not present much of a challenge to FSU, who will dismantle Miami Nov. 2 and take down anything that comes their way in the ACC Championship.

Alabama will then claim its “three peat” and fourth title in five years.

Football: ‘Cane running game stifled Deacs late Continued from Page 11 his second touchdown of the quarter — with 53 seconds left in the game.

“It’s tough in there right now,” Price said, referring to the Wake Forest locker room. “It’s really hard when you’re that close and you don’t come away with a W.” Defensively, the Deacs had an enormous goal line stand early in the game, without which they may not have been able to retain the lead as long as they did.

“We were too close,” said senior nose guard Nikita Whitlock, who had had a tackle for loss in every game this season prior to facing Miami. “We should have had this one. It’s a tough loss.”

All in all, the Deacons’ loss was hard to stomach. However disappointing the final outcome, though, the performance by this team was more of a triumph than a failure.

“I told them that I think we’re a good football team,” said head coach Jim Grobe. “Not as good

as we need to be. We came up short but I think we got better today.”

Indeed, the Demon Deacons did make a considerable improvement from the last time they faced a Top-10 opponent (then-No. 3 Clemson on Sept.

28), when they managed just one touchdown in a 56-7 loss. The Demon Deacons who lost to Miami, however, were not the same Demon Deacons who lost to Clemson. They were quick to capitalize, stalwart under pressure and characterized by passion and will hitherto unparalleled this season.

If they continue to play like they did against Miami, their upcoming games against Syracuse, Duke and Vanderbilt are all reasonably winnable.

The Demon Deacons, who are now 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the ACC, need just two more wins to be bowl-eligible, and if they remain consistent, their passion and effort should be rewarded.

“It’s disappointing,” Price said. “But we’ve just got to bounce back.”

The Deacs will hit the road again next week for their first-ever ACC matchup against Syracuse on Nov. 2.

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Redshirt freshman Ryan Janvion and his defensive counterparts were overwhelmed by the Canes’ running game.

NFL: Is pro football unethical with player safety?

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The early death of former Steelers’ center Mike Webster serves as the center of the safety debate.

but it involved itself in a massive cover up once it could no longer hide the link.

But the NFL went farther than simply hiding facts, it hired Elliot Pellman, a rheumatologist, as the leader of its head trauma research.

This would be okay if Pellman had a strong background in trauma to the head, which he does not. Pellman, a man that does not possess expertise in brain injuries, was the person the NFL used to discredit research providing a link between the sport and such injuries. Maybe Pellman received the job because he was the personal doctor for Paul Tagliabue, the NFL Commissioner at the time. It certainly did not hurt his chances.

The NFL declined to participate in the documentary, a move that does not scream innocence. In fairness to the

NFL, it has at least publicly made the health of its players a priority. One only has to watch a game on Sundays and see the penalty flags being thrown for illegal hits to know the NFL is trying to limit the hits that so often end up on highlight reels. We do not know if the NFL is doing this in sincerity or is simply trying to protect its product to ensure that the mothers of America do not perceive football as a dangerous sport.

But if that is something the NFL is trying to fight against, they have already lost. League of Denial as well as numerous other pieces have illuminated how dangerous football is to the human body.

Despite knowing this, many players and fans alike moan often when they see a penalty flag for an illegal hit thrown, arguing that such rules are changing the game and ruining the sport they love. We as fans love seeing big hits, and thus a balance has to be created between the game that causes CTE and one that no longer looks like football.

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Old Gold & Black | Sports

Early lead tarnished by devilish comeback

AsSenior Day andACC playoffs approach, Deacs stunned by Duke comeback while remaining unbeaten inACC play

BY JENN LESER Staff Writer leseje0@wfu.edu

Fresh off a week of decisive victories over Maryland and Davidson, the Wake Forest men’s soccer team was coming in hot to take on in-state rival Duke on Friday, Oct. 25.

But as temperatures dropped in Koskinen Stadium, the action started to heat up on the pitch as the two squads tried to out-muscle each other in what turned out to be a very physical game. With a total of 30 fouls committed between the two teams, neither squad was able to find a consistent rhythm through 110 minutes.

Leading the way for the Deacs offensively was none other than junior forward Sean Okoli, who notched his teamleading seventh goal of the season. The Federal Way, Wash., native put the Deacs up 1-0 early when he connected off an assist from junior defender Sam Fink and freshman midfielder Ian Harkes in the 20th minute.

From there, neither team made a big stand offensively as both squads only managed to put up seven shots in the first 45 minutes.

A couple good chances for Duke fell short in the second half, and senior forward Luca Gimenez sent home a cross from Harkes, who leads the team with seven assists, to make it 2-0 Deacs in the 85th. From there, Wake just had to make it through the next five minutes and they’d pick up another decisive victory.

Yet just when the Deacs thought they were done, Duke found a way to rally, scoring two goals in less than a minute to tie it up 2-2 as the clock started to run down on regulation time. Two overtime periods later, Wake was staring at its fifth double overtime tie this season.

“I think it was a competitive game,” senior forward Andy Lubahn said. “Their style of play was a bit disruptive and we didn’t really get into a rhythm, which was frustrating. That being said, we got our early goal and then we got another goal, so we had that 2-0 lead.”

“It’s just frustrating to give it away in the way that we did.

We got the tie so hopefully we can just learn the lessons now and then these lessons won’t happen.”

It might not have been the result the Deacs were hoping for, but they’re taking what happened against Duke as a chance to learn and improve.

“We most definitely wanted the win against Duke but we’re going to learn from what just happened and learn from our mistakes,” Okoli said. “Take it to film and see how we can make it better. We have a week to prepare for Notre Dame so that’s what we’ll do.”

The 2-2 tie against Duke means the Deacs are still undefeated in ACC play. That, plus a Notre Dame loss to Virginia, puts Wake alone at the top of the conference with 19 points. The Irish and Maryland Terrapins are right behind them with 18 points each.

A win against Notre Dame this weekend would give the Deacs a nice cushion at the top of the conference as they look to head into ACC tournament play in the coming weeks. That’s not to say that this matchup will be easy — Notre Dame is led by senior forward Harrison Shipp, who has six goals on the year and is in the top five in every offensive category in the conference.

The Fighting Irish have only lost one match in ACC play this year, falling 2-0 in a shocking upset to Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 2.

With plenty to fight for, the Deacs are getting ready to go — and with just one match remaining after the Notre Dame game, they know just how much is on the line.

The Deacs will be honoring the graduating class by hosting Senior Night.

“Obviously just the way in which things come about — if we win we can stay at the top of the ACC and keep our goal alive of winning the ACC regular season,” Lubahn said. “I

think it’s special from that perspective and to celebrate this class, which is a little bit extra special.”

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, against the Fighting Irish at Spry Stadium. For in-game updates, check out @WakeMSoccer on Twitter to stay up to date during the match.

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Senior midfielder Ross Tomaselli will be one of six seniors to be honored on Senior Day.

Da Luz shuffles roster, picks up three more points Still adapting to the loss of Stengel and Nuzzolese, da Luz and company mix things up

BY MIKE ZAVAGNO Staff Writer zavamd11@wfu.edu

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Redshirt senior midfielder Annick McBryar has picked up three points in 15 games this season.

The Wake Forest women’s soccer team (10-5-2, 5-52) picked up three points in two contests against Pittsburgh and No. 5 North Carolina this past week.

After playing to a 1-1 tie in the first 82 minutes of Thursday’s contest with the Panthers, the Deacs finally broke loose, getting goals from junior Riley Ridgik and senior Ally Berry to emerge victorious 3-1.

The win was highlighted by a career night from sophomore forward Taylor Waters, who scored the second goal of her career in the 59th minute and followed it with an assist on Ridgik’s strike, also the second of her career.

The four points were the most scored by the Lake Norman High School product in her Wake Forest career.

The Deacs carried the late momentum over to Sunday’s contest with the Tar Heels, opening the scoring with an incredible first half shot by Ridgik, but ultimately falling 2-1 in overtime.

With Wake Forest packing it in against the potent North Carolina defense, Ridgik received a pass and dribbled past the entire defense before unleashing a laser strike that found the upper-left corner of the net.

It was the junior midfielder’s team-leading ninth goal of the season.

But the Tar Heels continued to dominate possession, chipping away at the Wake Forest defense for an equalizer in the 51st minute.

The game ended when Kealia Ohai found the back of the net in the first overtime to prevent the Deacs from picking up at least one point in the crucial ACC contest.

The Tar Heels outshot Wake Forest 19-3 for the contest, one that may have gotten out of hand if it was not for six saves by senior goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe.

Although the loss of Katie Stengel to blood clots has placed a strong focus on the offensive production for the Deacs, the shuffling of players by head coach Tony da Luz has had a much greater impact on the defensive side of the ball.

In the 12 games played by Stengel, Wake Forest outscored opponents 21-8, an average of 1.75 goals compared to 0.66 goals against per game.

Since her injury, Wake Forest has been outscored by opponents 7-6, surrendering 1.4 goals per game, nearly one full goal more than previously.

This domino effect has been strongly reflected in ball control, one aspect of the game that the Deacs have struggled to dominate in Stengel’s absence. Bledsoe has faced a significant increase in shots per game and many Wake Forest goals have been the result of counter attacks.

However, despite the defensive struggles, the Deacs currently sit in sixth place in the ACC with one regular season contest remaining. The top eight teams in the ACC advance to the conference tournament, which begins this weekend.

That final game will be played Thursday against lowly North Carolina State, a team that has mustered just one win in ACC play all season.

“This is a championship game,” freshman Kendall Fischlein said. “It is huge. We are going to have to give it our all — literally — because we can’t afford anything less than that.”

The implications are simple. Win and you’re in, lose and the season is likely over.

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The benefits of beet juice Wake Forest researchers study the effects of beet juice on the brain

BY ANMARGARET WARNER Staff Writer warnaa0@wfu.edu Trays of bottled beet juice line the perimeter of Daniel Kim-Shapiro’s office in Olin Hall.

It looks like he’s operating a distribution center for the product, but the professor of physics uses the supply in studies that measure blood flow to the brain.

“There are a lot of different groups looking at different outcomes from drinking beet juice,” Kim-Shapiro said. “But we were the first to look at cerebral perfusion.”

Beets are packed with more nitrate than almost any other vegetable. When you eat them, bacteria in your mouth convert the nitrate into nitrite, a combination of nitrogen and oxygen. Nitrite has been clinically proven to decrease blood pressure, but studies among researchers at Wake Forest show the juice can also increase blood flow to the brain.

The studies have been internally funded and conducted through Wake Forest’s Center for Translational Science, which Kim-Shapiro directs.

For nearly six years, professors from psychology, health and exercise science and the Wake Forest Medical Center have been researching the health benefits of Anmargaret Warner/Old Gold & Black

Beet It is the commercial precursor to Unbeetable and was used in Jennings’ study.

beet juice. Kim-Shapiro said the big obstacle in getting volunteers to drink the juice on a long-term basis was its earthy, bitter taste.

Wake Forest hired someone to tackle the problem, and in early July over the summer, they rolled out the final product, Unbeetable.

The 12-ounce bottle contains concentrated beet juice, citric acid, sugar and a few other ingredients that Kim-Shapiro, who has a financial interest in the company, says are a trade secret.

Unbeetable can be purchased on Amazon and in a small number of health food stores, most of which are in St. Augustine, Fla., where the CEO of Unbeetable lives.

Lauren Edgar, a senior biology and chemistry major, has been drinking beet juice on a consistent basis since she took a biophysics class with Kim-Shapiro last year.

“The new product tastes like Sweet Tarts,” Edgar said.

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest News Edgar says drinking a bottle of the juice Daniel Kim-Shapiro is one of the Wake Forest researchers makes her feel like she had a full night of sleep. She drinks it like other students studying the health benefits of beet juice. consume energy drinks.

“It doesn’t make you jittery like 5-Hour tal groups were switched.

Jennings said the main obstacle in lookEnergy or coffee,” Edgar said. ing at the results was the “practice effect.”

Somewhat of a beet juice fanatic, Edgar All of the volunteers were better with the says she drank five bottles of beet juice before her recent MCAT exam and scored task the second day because of their learning curve from the first day. well.

But Jennings said that volunteers who “I think the benefits are legitimate and real,” said Gary Miller, a professor of drank the beet juice on the first day had health and exercise science. “Not everyone a bigger practice effect than those who will get benefits because they’re already didn’t.

“It seems that beet juice might improve healthy, but certain populations, such as the elderly or those with heart disease, will learning function,” Jennings said.

She’s currently re-designing the study to get benefits.” focus on long-term effects.

Miller doesn’t drink Unbeetable because Kim-Shapiro says there were high hopes of its high cost, at $30 for a pack of 12.

Also, not every study with beet juice has that beet juice would be helpful for diachurned out positive results. Janine Jen- betics, but in one recent study, the juice nings, a professor of psychology, has been didn’t prove particularly beneficial.

Some volunteers in studies reported the studying the role of beet juice in cognitive functions such as attention span and beet juice caused headaches, which could be triggered by a sensitivity to nitrate. memory.

For Jennings, the burning question is In one recent pilot study, Jennings and whether beet juice will have long-term afgraduate student Joshua Prasad gave either a bottle of Beet It, the predecessor to the fects on attention, especially in the older current product Unbeetable, or a placebo population.

But even if there are short-term benbottle to 40 undergraduate students. efits of drinking the juice, studies are now After an hour of digestive time, the volunteers completed a task targeting mind looking to possible long-term effects.

Beet juice research is still in its infancy wandering. Numbers flashed on a combut researchers have high hopes for beet puter screen, and for every number that juice’s potential. Outside studies have wasn’t three, volunteers had to press a butfound it may boost stamina to help you ton.

If the volunteers got distracted or bored, exercise longer, improve blood flow and they often pressed “three” without think- reduce blood pressure.

Wake Forest researchers will continue to Unbeetable is available on Amaing, giving them a poor response score.

The next day, the placebo and experimen- study the long term effects of beet juice. zon and in select health stores.

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Old Gold & Black | Life

Quad Fashion | Transition style

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Dropping temp calls for transitional layers

Katherine Kirkland Junior A bright orange and red scarf reflects the colors of fall foliage. A long beaded necklace adds a funky, cool vibe.

Sarah Burke Butler Sophomore A flannel-lined coat will keep you warm. The army green color toughens up a light peasant dress and boots.

Cori Wixon Junior

Andrew Guido Freshman

A curved ruffle adds real personality to any jacket. Check out the detail in the buttons and on the cuffs.

Colored pants, designer scarves and cozy beanies are all on trend for fall for both men and women.

Humor Column | Living by a lounge

The perks of living next to a fraternity lounge It’s hard to find the silver lining when you reside next to a party space that is always raging

BY LIZ KUEHN Staff Writer kuehea12@wfu.edu At the beginning of the year I thought my living arrangements were a dream. A suite with all my friends right next to a fraternity lounge — it couldn’t get any better. The pursuit of frattiness just steps away from my room was too tempting to pass up (not to mention it was the best option left during housing registration). But let me tell you, my expectations could not have been more different than the reality.

Let me preface all of this by saying I really have no right to complain. It was our own fault for choosing a suite next to a frat lounge we don’t even go to regularly. But that doesn’t mean I can’t rant.

Wake Wednesdays were the highlight of my week freshman year. But this year I must have aged 50 years or something, because I do not have the drive to look presentable on a weeknight and rage every single week.

But apparently that’s just me, because once the sun goes down, the lounge’s sound system cranks up. My suite is transformed

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The constant presence of puke and loud music blaring next door can make living near a fraternity lounge quite unpleasant. into a 9.5 earthquake on the Richter scale and I don’t even have a cup of punch in my hand to make it tolerable. Falling asleep to the muffled sounds of Avicii is not what I recommend as a substitution for a sleep sound machine.

What’s even weirder though are the random periods of shouting that come from the lounge on weekday afternoons.

I don’t know what they are doing or why they are doing it, and I don’t think I really

want to know. It sounds like they all gather in the lounge and cheer like girls, but with deep booming voices. On the brighter side, I should be thanking the brothers for acting as an alarm clock for my mid-afternoon nap.

However, living next to a frat lounge, even though I don’t hang out there, can have its share of interesting stories. Since the brothers live right above me, I have a front row seat to their shenanigans. I can

usually handle the sour aroma of punch (except when my hangover makes the smell nauseating).

It gets more enjoyable when I have the pleasure of looking out my window the morning after parties and seeing the trail of walks of shame. I don’t even have to move from my bed to watch people try to sneak out, still wearing last night’s outrageous outfit that should never see the light of day.

I’m also in a pretty prime location to catch up on the night’s gossip of who did what with whom. If my window happens to be open, I sometimes even get the juicy details (usually more than I want to hear) while brothers recap their nights to each other.

However, one thing I get absolutely no entertainment from is the constant presence of puke. Ever wonder where those people go when they look like they are about to toss their cookies on the dance floor? Well I found the answer.

They run out back of the lounge and end up right in front of my suite. All too often I walk out of the door the next morning having to hop over a puddle of nastiness.

So yes, I’ll admit there is some entertainment value to living next to a fraternity lounge. But for the most part it’s a constant reminder that boys are gross.

Their cooties spill out from their lounge and into my suite, unwelcome of course.

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Album Review | My Name is My Name

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The rapper of yesterday reclaims his position on the hip hop A-list with My Name is My Name

BY TAYLOR DOW Staff Writer dowtw12@wfu.edu Rap careers are not meant to last.

When middling rap artists go on a hiatus between albums it is so that they can wither away into the collective memory of the hip hop community and make way for the next artist in line. It is for this reason that Pusha T, now over a decade into his career, is such a peculiar case.

He has always been a proficient rapper, but until recently, it appeared that he had peaked in the mid-2000s. With his new album, My Name is My Name, Pusha T proves that he can still rhyme with rap’s best.

My Name is My Name captures Pusha T at his most captivating point in years.

He pairs his trademark flow and intricate tales of street life with the talents of producers like Kanye West and Pharrell to craft an album that reasserts his claim to a spot on hip hop’s A-list. My Name is My Name takes its cues from the previous

decade of his career and refines his sound to one more in line with today’s sonic landscape. The result is an album which alternates between sheer bombast and ephemeral introspection.

Songs like opener “King Push” serve as mission statements. They juxtapose his self-aggrandized image with that of typical rappers and allow him to declare his dominance.

This triumphant tone envelops the album. It makes his boasts more passionate and adds flare to the nuances of his storytelling in a way that he has never been able to before.

However, it does not necessarily bolster his artistry. His penchant for deft lyricism is still intact, but the polished palate of sounds which The Neptunes, a production team consisting of Pharrell and Chad Hugo, provided him with during his days as a member of the rap duo Clipse are notably absent. Even with the contribution of The Neptunes there is a lack of that same energy that made past albums such as Hell Hath No Fury so exciting.

My Name is My Name is a cohesive project, but it suffers from filler tracks which are not worthy of placement on an album by a rapper of Pusha T’s caliber.

Despite these drawbacks, My Name

remains engaging because of its focus on lyrics and their delivery. Pusha T allows his flow to dictate the album’s mood, creating an engrossing portrait of his self that rarely falters.

The album’s lagging middle is balanced

by Pusha T’s reassuring nonchalance that glides effortlessly over his producers’ offerings. It is this aura of composure which characterizes the album. It impresses itself upon its audience and only retreats once Pusha T decides that we have had enough.

BY ANGELA CHRISTIANO Staff Writer chriap11@wfu.edu This season’s highly anticipated remake of the classic horror tale, Carrie, was nothing but a mere disappointment to horror movie fans around the country. It brought in a meager $17 million in box office sales after its opening week.

Director Kimberly Peirce’s rendition of Carrie, based on Stephen King’s highly acclaimed novel and Brian De Palma’s famous 1976 movie, took on a modernday setting, focusing on themes that are prevalent among the newest generation of audience viewers — social media addiction and the widespread issue of cyber bullying.

Following in the steps of its predecessor, Peirce’s Carrie portrays the story of a teenage outcast, Carrie White, who struggles with growing up in a small town with an abusive and deranged, religious mother. Due to her sheltered upbringing, White is pegged as her high school’s “freak” and is brutally taunted by her fellow classmates.

After a year of being a wallflower, White becomes the center of controversy when she experiences her first period in the girls’ locker room. She becomes an even more vulnerable target for school bullies, who recorded her frightened reaction

Movie Premieres All the films that come out this Friday Nov. 1.

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The movie version of the hit TV show “Entourage” got the green light to begin production.

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Pusha T refines his sound with his contemporaries in new album.

Remake shows Carrie in modern light and streamed it all over social media. In this scene, White begins to recognize her telekinetic powers, which she was granted with womanhood.

The slow plot begins to escalate when a remorseful bully, Sue Snell, attempts to gain forgiveness for her actions.

She convinces her handsome lacrosse star boyfriend to ask White to prom, triggering a series of events that lead to the film’s most anticipated climax — the pig blood scene.

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In this final and iconic scene, Peirce outdoes De Palma with her use of gore.

With the help of computer-generated imagery, this scene was made into a horror movie masterpiece — viewers will not be disappointed.

Looking past the fact that this was merely just a retelling of the original Carrie, I think that the film was pretty mediocre. It doesn’t quite live up to the iconic, as hard as it tries to place in a more modern setting.

The acting was average — not terrible for a modern day horror flick, but not outstanding either. Chloë Grace Moretz plays a strong Carrie but doesn’t compare to Sissy Spacek’s role in the original 1976 film. Moretz did not come off as frightening or freaky as Spacek, making her portrayal less realistic.

One thing that Peirce did right in the remake was cast Julianne Moore as Margaret White, Carrie’s mother.

Moore stole the show with a brilliant performance. Her impersonation of the role of a delusional, abusive and masochistic mother was unbelievably realistic. I didn’t expect any less from the award-winning actress.

Overall, as for any remake or sequel to a movie (except for the Godfather Part II) this film is pretty average and did not surpass the original. However, it is definitely a film worth seeing because Carrie fans will enjoy the gruesome final scene. It will also shock first-time viewers who have never seen the original. Peirce’s Photo courtesy of imdb.com Carrie remake is a solid flick for those Young starlet Chloë Grace Moretz who are looking to get into the Halloween plays a less than convincing Carrie. spirit.

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were spotted at a Kanye West concert but sources say they’re not getting back together.

“The Simpsons” character Mrs. Krabappel will be written off the show in the wake of the voice actor’s death.

Tweets from the Forest @liltingbanshees: “‘It’s 10:17 PM. Do you know where your pledges are?” @ShitWFGirlsSay: “One more episode then I’m starting my homework #overheard #classic” @WFU_Pit: “In Subway for 20 minutes. Smelled like Subway for an hour.”

Drink Recipe Winter Fruit Sangria Sangria isn’t just for summer. Use winter fruits to make it more seasonal.

6 dried figs, sliced 6 dried apricots, cut into slivers 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup brandy 2 tablespoons honey 1 750 ml bottle Rioja or Merlot 1 10 oz bottle club soda In a saucepan, stir together the fruits, brandy and honey. Cook over medium-low heat until simmering.

Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add wine and stir. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To serve, add ice and club soda and stir.

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The 25th annual Project Pumpkin welcomed over 1,000 Winston-Salem children ages 4-10 to campus for an afternoon of fun, safe and educational festivities on Wednesday. The event, sponsored by Volunteer Service Corps, was themed as Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Many campus organizations hosted booths with games, entertainment, haunted houses and candy and treats.

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Deacon: The life of our mascot exposed Continued from Page 1

suit they are told to go out during cheer and dance auditions to show their dance potential. They are then thrown props to work with. One Deacon said she was tossed the lid of a trashcan, which she used as a surfboard. Yes, that is right. There has been a female in that smelly Deacon costume for the last three years.

She said she became the Deacon after an older guy told her she couldn’t do it because she was a girl. She proved him wrong. Although all the Deacons said they love their job, it is a large sacrifice to be the mascot.

These students have never been in the stands of a football game and have never attended a tailgate. They also appear at many non-athletic events in addition to all sports games. This commitment comes with no recognition, no pay and no scholarships. Because of this, only a few students audition to be the Deacon.

“Wake is a place where people like to be really involved and recognized for their accomplishments

and achievements and the Deacon is a position where you have to be comfortable doing something without getting credit,” one of the Deacons said.

Another Deacon explained that it is hard to advertise for new mascots when you can’t tell anyone that you are actually the face behind the suit.

“It is not as hard as people think to become the Deacon,” he said. “I had no idea I wanted to be the mascot. My friends wanted to go watch tryouts because they heard it was funny so we went to watch and laugh and we were the only ones who showed up.

So I just kind of went for it and it worked out.”

This Deacon said that although the hours may be long, walking by former victims he has messed with during football games makes it all worthwhile.

Although at times it is tempting to reveal that they are the face behind the Demon Deacon, these students honor the secrecy of the Old Gold and Black.

“I’m very proud to be the Deacon, it is an honor to represent the whole university. It will always be a huge part of who I am.”

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The Deacon poses for photos with a fan at the N.C. State game. Believe it or not, Every Wake home game begins with the Deacon some students are actually scared of the Demon Deacon. leading the team onto the field via motorcycle.

“ folk and bluegrass John Mayer ventures into Album Review | Paradise Valley

The pop singer successfully hops on the folk revival bandwagon on latest album Paradise Valley

BY CHRISTOPHER FEDERICI Staff Writer fedecp12@wfu.edu While I know I am certainly a little late on the pickup of John Mayer’s latest album, Paradise Valley, I can honestly say that I’m surprised and I wish I had bought this sooner.

With the revival of folk and bluegrass in mainstream culture, John Mayer hopped on the bandwagon, and fit right in. His style has been sporadic to say the least, from composing great hits like “Your Body is a Wonderland” to his often overlooked guitar skills.

John Mayer, despite being a bit of a douche at times, is one fantastic musician, composer and lyricist. These facts are presented clearly in his latest album

Paradise Valley. The title refers to a river valley of the Yellowstone River in Montana, reflecting the direction he wants to take his music. One instantly understands this intention once the first track, “Wildfire” plays.

With his southern drawn, clapping, musical breaks and slide guitar, Mayer sets the mood just right. The change here is drastic from John Mayer’s past albums, but this style works in his favor especially with his guitar style mirroring that of the Grateful Dead.

Two of the tracks even feature other artists such as Katy Perry and Frank Ocean. Katy Perry on the track “Who You Love” is absolutely fantastic. We see a side of Perry we haven’t seen since her debut in “One of the Boys.” Her vocals stand out and fit perfectly with Mayer’s, reflecting the folk genre immeasurably.

Ocean makes an appearance on the track “Wildfire.” Not to be confused with the opening track, this version appears later on the album and I’m not crazy about it. The song is great, a short soul tune.

With his southern drawn, clapping, musical breaks and slide guitar, Mayer sets the mood just right.

I just feel it doesn’t fit the identity of the album. I respect Frank Ocean, I simply feel an R&B artist doesn’t have much room to move in a folk, bluegrass album.

The album itself was critically acclaimed and well received. It was ranked number one or close to it on almost every single album chart including the Billboard charts in rock, folk and top 200.

The critics also rated it high, with an average of four out of five stars. Despite the reception, it is Mayer’s first album since 2006’s Continuum, to debut at No. 2. Mayer lost to Luke Bryan at No. 1.

Overall, I was incredibly pleased with John Mayer’s new album, his turn to the folk genre. Even if it’s only for a brief Photo courtesy of perezhilton.com moment, he is following suit with many other artists today, but the style suits him Mayer’s departure from his usual sound works well for him. better than most.

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ThewomenofthePanhellenicCouncilorganized the17thannualBreastCancerFashionShowto raisemoneyforSusanG. KomenfortheCure.

BY ANNIE JOHNSON Life Editor johnae0@wfu.edu The 17th annual Panhellenic Breast Cancer Fashion Show brought over 400 people together to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

People decked in pink streamed into the makeshift runway room in Benson on Monday to celebrate the survivors of breast cancer and raise awareness through fashion.

This year’s theme was “Join the Fight.” The end of the runway was outfitted to look like a boxing ring, symbolic of the fight that cancer patients go through.

Co-chairs Katie Esler and Eliza Szuch, both seniors, welcomed supporters to the event and introduced the emcees

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for the evening, sophomore Blake Rutledge and senior John Allen Riggins. They provided comic relief as they narrated the seven runway walks.

The event is put on by the Panhellenic Council each year with representatives from each sorority serving as the models. The models sported fashions from local business sponsors such as Monkee’s, Gusto and Bevello. Models’ escorts were dressed in Christopher’s Formal Wear and M Christopher.

Additional entertainment was provided by a capella groups Plead the Fifth and Demon Divas. The audience was treated to free hair products, cups, candy and pink punch. In addition, they given informational pamphlets about how to self-administer breast exams, valuable information for any women.

This year’s keynote speaker was Roberta King Latham, a local attorney and Wake Forest graduate. She spoke about being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33. “‘You’re too young,’ the doctors told me,” said Latham.

Latham was unmarried, and after undergoing chemotherapy and a mastectomy, had no hair or breasts. She wondered

how she would get through it alone, and if she’d ever find love as a cancer patient.

In her final rounds of treatment however, she sat next to a man on an airplane and fell in love.

Today, she is married, has one child, is expecting another and mostly importantly, is a four and a half year breast cancer survivor.

“Breast cancer knows no age, no socioeconomic status, no race,” Latham said. “You have to be your own advocate.”

Latham added that she was overwhelmed by the “outpouring of love and support” shown at the show. Latham was joined by several local breast cancer survivors for the final walk down the runway, decked out in black boxing robes and pink gloves.

In addition to the fashion show, Panhellenic hosted a silent auction, bra pong and other fundraisers throughout the week at Brynn’s Frozen Yogurt and The Last Resort.

Although the final total is currently unknown, the show’s public relations chair Lexi Pace estimates the events raised over $5,000 for Susan G. Komen of Northwest North Carolina.

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