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By Renee Slawsky | Executive news editor

Can having a onenight stand result in an STD?

When you go home for winter break, bring gifts for your family. Bring home your dirty laundry. Bring home all of your books.

Don’t bring home a sexually transmitted disease.

On Dec. 2, Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosted a P.O.S.S.E. van (Prevent Ongoing Spread of STDs Everywhere), run by the Forsyth County Department of Health. The

van was located outside of Benson University Center for several hours and offered free STD tests to all students.

According to the Center for Disease Control, between 20 and 25 percent of college students between the age of 18 and 22 have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease. Two-thirds of every individual with an STD is under the age of 25.

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WebEx 101: Farrell Hall Update a technology revolution

By Renee Slawsky | Executive news editor

It’s frustrating when students have questions on assignments after 10 p.m., when professors are not available on campus.

WebEx, a video chat meeting software conversationally described as “Skype on steroids,” can keep this from being an issue.

Bridging communication between students and professors is one of many potentials WebEx internet meeting software offers, and what Wake Forest students have at their fingertips every time they sit down to their ThinkPads.

Every Wake Forest student who uses the schoolissued Lenovo ThinkPad laptop has access to WebEx software, beginning this semester.

Information Systems adopted this program with the vision of expanding the campus beyond its physical boundaries and academic limitations.

“We thought there was a great possibility of expanding student and faculty interacMatthews tion beyond the classroom and being able to expand the classroom beyond the campus by adding some very powerful collaboration tools like WebEx,” Rick Matthews, associate provost for Technology and Information Systems, said.

According to its website, Cisco Information System’s WebEx Company, founded in 1996, was one of the first collaborative internet technologies developed.

The university’s version of the program consists of three main parts: the Meeting Center recreates face-to-face meetings with real-time data, application, voice and video-sharing capabilities; the Training Center provides facilities for trainers, including breakout-session support and learner testing, tracking and reporting; and the Support Center allows support agents to identify, resolve, and track customer issues within a secure, online support session.

Although it was originally created to service the business realm, the university found that WebEx also provides distinct opportunities for institutions of higher education.

Several schools, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Notre Dame and the Minnesota Community College System, are making school-wide use of WebEx technology but with minor variations to the version Wake Forest owns.

Wake’s partnership with WebEx began in May 2010, when Information Systems received 100 trial licenses to give out to chosen faculty, staff and students.

During the six-month pilot program from May to October, early adopters of the WebEx technology included a traveling faculty member who conducted a class that would normally have been

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The construction on the future home of the Schools of Business started in April 2011, has been ongoing the entire fall 2011 semester.

Is the university on track to finish construction on time?

By David Inczauskis | Staff writer Farrell Hall, the future home of the Wake Forest Schools of Business, continues on schedule to open for classes at the beginning of the 20132014 academic year.

The construction project, according to James Alty, assistant vice president for Facilities Management, has run rather smoothly to date.

“We began on time, and we haven’t had much in terms of weather delays,” Alty said. “We plan on finishing in July of 2013.” The new building is expected to boast several innovative and

practical features —including a dining venue, an auditorium and a three-story atrium — that will give students and faculty more space and comfort for conversation and academic endeavors.

“I think the largest impact feature is what they will call the Founder’s Living Room, which is the main atrium there,” Alty said. “You are going to walk into the building and see a very large, open and grand space with a lot of soft seating and a lot of study space.”

Academic classrooms, student aid offices, financial aid offices and student services rooms will wrap around the Founder’s Living Room.

Farrell Hall will house a much anticipated addition to university dining, too.

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By Matt Poppe | Sports editor

The Demon Deacons accepted an invitation Dec. 4 to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl.

The game will be held Dec. 30 at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn., which holds over 68,000 fans.

This marks the 10th all-time bowl appearance for Wake Forest, with the last coming in 2008 when the Deacs defeated Navy 29-19 in the EagleBank Bowl. They are 6-3 all-time in bowl games.

Head coach Jim Grobe will be making his fifth bowl appearance, the most of any coach in Wake Forest history. He has won three of the previous four games.

Wake finished the season 6-6 in the 2011 regular season, clinching their bowl eligibility with a 31-10 win over Maryland Nov. 19. The Deacons also finished second in the ACC Atlantic Division with a 5-3 conference record.

Wake ended their season, however, with a 41-7 home loss to the Vanderbilt ComGrobe modores.

Mississippi State also finished their regular season with a 6-6 record. The Bulldogs come from the SEC West Division that includes No. 1 LSU, No. 2 Alabama and No. 6 Arkansas.

This is the 15th bowl appearance for the Bulldogs, with the most recent coming last season as they defeated Michigan 52-14 in the Gator Bowl.

Mississippi State will challenge the Deacons defensively as they rank 19th in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just under 20 points per game.

“I’m excited because it’s a great opportunity against a great team and we are excited to be in a bowl g a m e ,” re d s h i r t junior wide receiver Chris Givens said.

“We really want to get the taste out of our mouths from the Vanderbilt game and show that we are a better team against better competition.”

The game will kickoff at 6:40 p.m. EST and will be televised on ESPN.

First-year student tragically passes away

Sudden death of university freshman prompts shows of support and solidarity

By Meenu Krishnan | News editor Morgan Judd, a first-year student and a member of the dance team, died Dec. 6 after a brief illness.

Judd was from Cincinnati, Ohio, and was an undeclared major.

On Dec. 6, faculty, staff and students gathered in room 409 of the Benson Center to join in a “Circle of Judd Friends for Morgan.”

Judd’s passing was preceded with her having a brain aneurysm and falling into a coma, from which doctors were unable to revive her. Soon after she fell into a coma, a Facebook group titled “Prayers for Morgan Judd”

was formed to express solidarity for Judd.

After Judd’s passing was announced, the Facebook group posted the following status: “Psalm 41: 3 - The Lord sustains them on their sick bed and restores them from their bed of illness.” Several comments on the status expressed love for Judd and support for her family.

According to the email sentout by the Office of Communications and External Relations, Judd’s family plans on accepting visitors at the Ursuline Academy at 5535 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Judd’s funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.The university will hold a memorial service for Judd at the start of the spring semester.

Details will be shared via the Office of Communications and External Relations.

Photo courtesy of Prayers for Morgan’s Facebook page

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More study space to accommodate students’ needs during exam season This year the university administration has expanded the number of buildings that will be open for latenight studying for finals. The Pit is open on a 24-hour basis, ending at 9 p.m. Dec. 16; however, food service hours will remain the same.

From Dec. 10 to Dec. 17, Benson University Center will be providing study space in meeting rooms 344F, 406, 407 and 409. Also, classrooms will be open in many academic buildings during the late-night hours, including Kirby, Manchester, Green, Tribble, Carswell and Salem.

In addition, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library will be hosting “Wake the Library.” The library is open 24-hours a day until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. from 10 a.m. Free food will be served at midnight Dec. 11 to Dec. 16, while free coffee will be served throughout the day.

Annual Lovefeast candlelight service draws large crowd Over 2,000 people congregated in Wait Chapel on the evening of Dec. 4 for the annual Moravian Lovefeast service. The service featured performances by the Handbell Choir, the Flute Choir, the Concert Choir and a Moravian band.

The service also featured a message from President Nathan O. Hatch.

“Tonight we celebrate one of my favorite traditions on this campus: the Christmas Lovefeast,” Hatch said.

“This service is a powerful blend of tradition, and memory, of joy and good will in this season. What makes it doubly special is that we do it together, with so many friends and colleagues.”

Library gets into giving spirit with charity option for overdue fines The Z. Smith Reynolds Library will accept nonexpired, unopened canned goods as payment for overdue fines.

Each can of food donated will result in $1 waived from an individual’s library fines. There is no maximum as to how many cans one can donate. Only canned goods will be accepted.

The program will run from Monday, Dec. 5 through Wednesday, Dec. 14. The canned goods will be donated to Campus Kitchen to provide groceries to those in need in the Winston-Salem community during the holiday season.

Corrections In last week’s issue, the photo that accompanied the front-page feature “Rethinking Admissions” was not credited. The photo was courtesy of the WFU Photo archive. We regret this error.

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Professor shares teaching, personal ideas

By Julie Huggins | Staff writer Karina Bautista, a professor of Spanish with a concentration in Latin American literature, brings an international perspective to Wake Forest. She was born in the Dominican Republic, and moved to the New York when she was 11years-old.

She received her bachelor’s from State University in New York at Cortland, her Master’s in Spanish literature from Syracuse, and received her Ph.D from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. Her vast experience in Latin America and Latino communities in the United States gives her a fascinating outlook on Latin American literature, and brings the flavor of her experiences to the classroom.

How did you become interested in teaching?

Teaching has always been part of my family life. My grandfather, who I admire greatly, was a meteorologist and a teacher. When I graduated from SUNY Cortland, I had no ‘master plan’ of going into teaching.

After finishing my Bachelor’s degree in sociology and Spanish, I just wanted to help the Latino community, and I did — I worked as an after school program coordinator for a number of years in Syracuse, N.Y. I had different roles in this job, but the one I enjoyed the most was counseling Latino children and their families.

But, after a while, I began to feel a strong desire to do something else, and so I went back to school — I just wanted to do something different. I really loved literature and so I decided to pursue it.

While finishing my Master’s degree in Latin American literature and theory, I enrolled in an alternative program to acquire my teaching license in New York. I knew then that teaching was going to be my profession, but I was still undecided about what level I wanted to teach.

A middle school teacher I met while completing my Student-Teaching requirement asked me to replace her for a year. That was a great opportunity for me because it helped me to understand that what I really wanted to do was to teach at a college level.

What drew you to Wake Forest?

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What do you love most about the university?

The teaching load and the class sizes are two reasons why I enjoy working at Wake. For me, this is what gives me time to reflect on my own work and continuously improve my performance.

At the high school level, most of your time is spent teaching, planning and grading.

Teachers don’t really have a lot of time to get to know their students.

This is also the case in larger universities, sometimes the classrooms are overcrowded.

At Wake, with three courses and with the number of students we have in our language classrooms, there is time to get to know the students and address their specific needs. So because we have such small classes, we can tailor our lesson plans to teach different learning styles.

After I had finished my Ph.D examinations, I wanted to explore teaching full-time. I was looking for a job and there was an instructorship position available. I also asked around and a friend of mine was familiar with Wake Forest. He spoke highly of it and I was fortunate to get the job.

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In your opinion, what makes a good student, and what sets Wake students apart from other universities?

Effort makes a good student. It’s the key; it’s what really matters. Good students try their hardest to learn a subject, and they give each subject the time necessary to understand it.

Wake has students who are responsible and put effort into everything they do. They work hard, and it really pays off for them.

What do you think makes a good essay?

A good essay is one in which the author is informed on the subject at hand, but also one in which the author challenges their personal biases on the matter being addressed. A good essay must show that the writer has evaluated and truly pondered the subject.

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cancelled, a class of MBA students who were able to collaborate on group assignments outside of class, and professors who showed they wanted to explore new and creative uses of WebEx tools.

Steve Nickles, C.C. Hope Chair in Law and Management at the Wake Forest School of Law, was one such professor.

“I was given a license just to try it because Rick and his folks know that I play around with technology a lot,” Nickles said.

“For years my classes have had a website for all kinds of supplemental things. I am an early adopter of technology. That is why I started using WebEx. I used it for several classroom purposes during the

pilot period and they all were so successful.” After the trial period ended, the university decided to upload WebEx to all university computers and set into motion a variety of WebEx initiatives, which mainly focused on encouraging faculty usage. After the launch of the software, the university worked to familiarize faculty and staff with the program.

Since August, Information Systems has held five training sessions to educate faculty on the potential usages of WebEx in their classrooms.

One idea in particular was for faculty to host office hours from home via WebEx. “We have had faculty hold late evening office hours at a time that is better suited for students,” Matthews said.

“This is best after students have had a chance to jump in and think about the

homework. It would be like evening time, put the kids to bed, hold an office hour, and then go to bed yourself.”

In addition to these office hours, professors have been able to have guest speakers address their classes via WebEx. “This idea of storytelling among people and to have practicing professionals coming in from different places in the world and to give their view is important.”

Steve Nickles

C.C. Hope Chair in Law and Management

Furthermore, Nickles spoke to how technology such as WebEx can improve the quality of education students’ receive. The ability to enhance the opportunity for guest speakers can effectively broaden students’ perspectives.

“For me, what is not important is the facts but the perspective. And a teacher only has one,” Nickles said. “Reading is not always grand or efficient, plus you are still getting just one voice. This idea

of storytelling among people and to have practicing professionals coming in from different places in the world and to give their view is important.”

While there are faculty members who have taken advantage of WebEx, there are some students and student organizations in particular who have as well.

Nilam Patel, president of Student Government, hosts meetings with other student government leaders from across the nation using WebEx. Several other campus organizations, including Wake Student online magazine, Volunteer Service Corps, and many Greek organizations, regularly hold meetings through WebEx in order to more easily share documents or to accommodate members who are traveling or otherwise unable.

WebEx is easily facilitated through the unified platform of the Lenovo ThinkPad laptops and the auxiliary software.

“One advantage that we have compared to other universities is that we have the solid platform of shared computers,” Matthews said.

“We do technology together at Wake Forest, that is not true at most other universities. Wake has one platform and that has a lot of advantages — you don’t have this software just because you are in this class, your roommate has the same software even though you are in very different classes.”

POLICE BEAT Larceny/Damage to Property

Underage Consumption

• Unknown subject(s) entered a safe and removed cash from an unsecured office in 214 Reynolds Gym. The report was filed at 11:38 a.m. Nov. 28.

• Unknown subject(s) struck a vehicle windshield with an unknown object shattering it. The report was filed at 7:00 p.m. Dec. 4.

• Unknown subject(s) removed gift cards from the volleyball locker room in Reynolds Gymnasium. The case is pending further investigation.

The report was filed at 9:51 a.m. Nov. 28.

• Unknown subject(s) removed an unsecured laptop from a classroom in Green Hall between 11/1 and 11/28. The report was filed at 9:25 a.m.

Nov. 28.

• A subject was found on Hearn Plaza in possession of two containers of beer and was laying on the ground. The subject stated he obtained beer from a fraternity. The subject did not need medical attention. The report was filed at 12:06 a.m. Dec. 3.

• University Police was alerted by an East Gate security officer of an intoxicated student entering the campus on foot. The subject was located by Lot W. The subject stated he consumed alcohol at an off-campus fraternity house. The subject went to Student Health and was later released. The report was filed at 12:02 a.m. Dec. 3.

• A subject found by friends in Luter Residence Hall had thrown up in his room and was unre-

sponsive. ERT’s and EMS checked the student and found him to be responsive and not in need of medical attention.

The subject admitted to drinking two bottles of wine at an off-campus fraternity party. The subject was left with a responsible hall mate. The report was filed at 7:44 p.m. Dec. 3.

• A subject was found by another student passed out behind the wheel in her unlocked parked car in Lot Z-1.

The subject was transported by University Police to Student Health Services. The subject had been drinking at an unknown fraternity party. The report was filed at 12:13 a.m. Dec. 4.

• A RA on duty reported finding a subject lying on the sink in the Davis House lounge bathroom.

The subject was unresponsive and had been drinking at a party at the Student Social Center. The subject has been brought to Davis by a friend. EMS transported the student to WFU Baptist Medical Center. The report was filed at 12:33 a.m. Dec. 4.

Miscellaneous • Unknown subject(s) entered an unsecured office in Benson University Center by climbing through an unlocked window. No items were taken. The report was filed 11:55 a.m. Nov. 30.

• University Police officers were advised there was a fight at the Barn. Officers arrived, and were unable to locate the persons involved in the disturbance.

The report was filed at 2:00 a.m. Dec. 3.

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Corrupt politician convicted of attempt to sell Senate seat On Dec. 7, former Ill. Governor Rod Blagoveich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for 18 felony corruption convictions, including attempting to sell the Senate seat that Obama left behind after his election. Blagojevich, a Democrat, will become Illinois’ fourth governor in recent history to go to prison. During his trial, Blagojevich expressed remorse for his actions, though he showed little surprise at the length of his sentence.

Proposed bill to widen access to contraception fails Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the Food and Drug Administration’s decision that emergency contraceptives could be sold freely over the counter, including to teenagers 16-years-old and younger. The pill, known as Plan B One-Step, halves the risk of a pregnancy if taken after unprotected sex. Sebelius’ overruling represents the first time a HHS Secretary has overturned an FDA decision. Sebelius cited the drug manufacturer’s failure to fully address the potential side effects of the drug as the primary reason for her decision.

Iranian drone crash in Iran reveals surveillance effort A stealth C.I.A. drone found deep within Iranian territory last week is part of a greater U.S. surveillance program, expanded in recent years. The drone was sent to map suspected nuclear sites in the country.

President Obama’s national security adviser, Tom Donilon, has implied secret efforts by the United States to keep tabs on Iran’s nuclear program. In a recent speech, Donilon emphasized vigilance and aggressive intelligence.

Treasury secretary sees progress in Euro recovery On Dec. 7, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stressed the importance of restoring confidence in the Euro for growth around the world. Geithner’s announcement comes before European leader meetings in Brussels, Belgium, to begin seeking agreement on the latest series of measures to back euro-zone governments that are facing a serious financial crisis of confidence.

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STDs: Importance of getting tested discussed Continued from Page A1

“STDs do not discriminate,” Joanne Clinch said.

“Therefore there is no ‘face’ of someone who might contract an STD. This is an important concept.

Partners cannot assume their significant other is ‘clean’ because they dress well, get good grades, are the president of their organization or because they have no symptoms.”

STDs are a serious threat for college-aged students around the country — including our own campus.

Due to the Student Health Center’s privacy restrictions, the number of students at the university infected with sexually transmitted disease could not be released.

According to Clinch, “it is difficult to determine the percentage of students as we keep track of total cases, but we do not archive this information by name for privacy reasons.”

The most common forms of STDs are gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV and syphilis. Even though most tests are not 100 percent accurate, they are the first form of defense against further spread of diseases.

“Even with treatment some of the virus can remain and with contact be transmitted to sexual partners,” Clinch said.

The risk of contracting these diseases and infections increases in certain circumstances.

In reference to the Oct. 20 “BLACKOUT Part II” article in the Old Gold & Black, university students have a tendency to “risk it all” in their partying behaviors.

STDs are often spread by people who may not know that they have an STD and who partake in sexual intercourse.

“Drinking to the point of lack of memory or ability to participate in decision-making certainly can place a student in the position of ‘risking it all,’” Clinch said. “It is important to recognize, though, that even drinking to a level not considered to be dangerous can often result in taking a risk or making a decision that would not otherwise be made when sober. Alcohol lowers inhibitions and increases risk-taking behavior.”

Consumption of alcohol, mixed with the culture of “just hooking up” puts students more at risk for

contracting an STD. “With the fact that this is a wet campus and with alcohol comes a lot of risky behavior and I feel that that plays a huge role in something like this,” senior Delta Sigma Theta member Jasmine Pendergrass said.

Clinch said, “About one-third of students surveyed by student health responded yes to having ‘done something they regretted’ because of the use of alcohol.”

“The decisions surrounding safer sex are definitely compromised when alcohol is involved and can lead to sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancy and sexual assault.”

“STDs do not discriminate. Therefore there is no ‘face’ of someone who might contract an STD. This is an important concept.”

Joanne Clinch

Student Health Physician

Delta Sigma Theta sorority is one organization hoping to address this issue. Brought to Wake the day after World AIDS Day, the P.O.S.S.E. van was one way for students to become more aware of the threat of STDs. “A lot isn’t done on campus regarding World AIDS Day,” senior Delta Sigma Theta member Whitney Lewis said.

“We thought it was a good idea to do something big on campus to make it known and a big deal because it is really necessary to spread awareness.”

Students who chose to get tested in the van did not have to pay any co-pay or any insurance payment — the test was totally free of charge.

Furthermore, both an intravenous test and a urine sample test were offered so students who are afraid of needles had an alternative.

“We feel that with all of these interactions, something can come about such as STDs and so we felt like instead of being ignorant or having a stigma about going to Student Health, we wanted to make it more accessible while also having it around a day such as World AIDS Day,” junior Delta Sigma Theta vice president J’Taime Lyons said.

Regarding the stigma attached to going to Student Health to get tested for STDs or STIs, there are mechanisms in place to protect students’

Common STD Symptoms Males -Burning during urination -Discharge -Genital sores or blisters -Genital warts -Blood in semen Females -Irregular vaginal bleeding -Unusual discharge -Pelvic pain or abdominal pain -Burning during urination -Sores in the vaginal area -Abnormal PAP Smear Most common symptom for both genders?

No symptom at all. That’s why screening is so important.

privacy rights and make them feel at ease in these often uncomfortable settings.

Students can choose to share the reason for their visit with the receptionist so no one other than the healthcare provider (doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant) has to know that a test is taking place or the results.

“As healthcare providers, we are interested in providing the best access to quality care including preventive screening, counseling about STD and pregnancy prevention as well as treatment of STDs and other issues related to sexual health,” Clinch said.

The P.O.S.S.E. van will be returning to campus next semester and will offer more opportunities for students to get tested for free.

“We would love to make it a yearly event in order to commemorate World AIDS Day,” Lyons said.

“There is no reason for students here to not get tested when we have events like this,” Pendergrass said.

A Different Kind of All-Nighter

By Elise Wallace | Contributing writer At 11 p.m., when most students are rushing to the library or socializing with friends, the third shift cleaning crew has barely begun their workday.

If you think pulling an all-nighter in the library with coffee and free food is hard, try cleaning all of the academic buildings until 7 a.m.

After a brief meeting with custodial managers Matthew Lawrence and Evelyn Frazier, teams of four disperse across campus to implement a strin“You have to sleep when you need to, or you suffer.”

Matthew Lawrence Custodial Manager

gent cleaning strategy.

Cleaning at a rate of 10,000 square feet per hour (according to Lawrence), all academic buildings, Miller Center and the floors of Reynolda Hall, the third shift staff ensures that everything will be clean for classes the next day. While most of the campus rests up for a day of work, the third

shift cleaning crew works throughout the night.

The third shift operates on the principle of division of labor: every employee is assigned one task to repeat until the job is finished. Lawrence compares the system to that of food chains. “It’s the same idea that McDonald’s uses to make their hamburgers,” Lawrence said. Tasks include emptying trash cans, dusting and vacuuming.

Lawrence came to the university from Chapel Hill, N.C., where he mastered a cleaning strategy known as OS1. This cleaning strategy relies on specialized tasks for each employee, rather than the typical zone cleaning that assigns an entire building or section to one employee.

In a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, frequently quoted by Lawrence, the OS1 cleaning strategy was found to be the “better overall cleaning system.” Thus, when the university decided to implement OS1, Lawrence became the resident expert.

What do these night workers do during the day? When do they sleep? Lawrence has worked third shift for 13 years and he does not

understand how anyone can work a typical 9 to 5 job.

“I have so much to do during the day,” he said. Lawrence chooses to work at night so he can spend time with his children and help them get to and from school.

He usually sleeps for three to four hours after getting off work and then again before he goes into work at 11 p.m.

Lawrence described a regimented sleeping schedule.

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fessional partner, Evelyn, chooses rather to sleep almost all day. Frazier’s children are grown and out of the house so she only gets up to let the dog out.

Whatever the choice, a third shift team does not operate on a normal schedule. Lawrence described the experience most aptly, “We live in a state of fatigue that most people don’t experience.”

This unknown level of fatigue manifests itself in various ways. Matthew communicated that he had an almost constant headache for the first five years he worked the third shift.

When he slept, Lawrence would enter into psychedelic dreams and wake up sweating with a racing heartbeat. The effects of an altered circadian rhythm are experienced by nighttime workers and have been connected to a variety of health issues.

While the campus sleeps, the third shift workers sacrifice a regular biological schedule.

Accountancy program earns high honor

By Ian Rutledge | Asst. news editor

The university has long been known for outstanding business and economic programs.

The Economist ranked the university’s full-time MBA program No. 29 among U.S.-based schools and No. 48 in the world in October 2011.

Wake Forest’s full-time MBA program was also rated No. 11 among foremost national business programs for job placement by three months after graduation in the U.S. News & World Report 2011 annual list of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”

Most recently, the university’s Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program in the Schools of Business earned the title of having the highest Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam pass rate in the nation.

Since 1997, when the MSA program began, Wake Forest students have attained the highest national pass rate nine times.

This is the most that any university has held this honor in this time period in the history of the CPA exam.

The pass rate of the Wake Forest students on the CPA exam was 96 percent, whereas the next highest university had a pass rate of 88 percent, 8 percent lower than that of Wake Forest business students.

“Based on our empirical evidence, our CPA pass rate is one of two key drivers mentined by students who apply to our MSA program.”

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Accounting professor

Jack Wilkerson, professor of Accountancy in the Schools of Business, contributed the success of the accountancy students to two major factors.

“One, very bright students with a strong work ethic; and two, a rigorous technical curriculum taught by faculty with exceedingly high expectations,” Wilkerson said. This consistent high level of achievement has made the Schools of Business

much more appealing to prospective students by displaying the strength of the business program at the university.

“Based on our empirical evidence, our CPA pass rate is one of two key drivers mentioned by students who apply to our MSA program,” Wilkerson said.

Prospective graduate business school students agree that the high CPA pass rate makes the Schools of Business more appealing as a whole.

“As a possible student in the Schools of Business it is really exciting to see this kind of success from Wake business students,” freshman Casey Kobilka said.

“I think it reflects the strength of not only the accountancy program but the business program as a whole.”

With all this continued success in such a short period of time, one must wonder if the program will be able to maintain its national standing.

However Wilkerson said, “We should be able to sustain this level of performance, as long as we are very clear and consistent about the type of student we recruit and admit and the type of faculty member we hire and develop.”

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• The administration would clearly and succinctly address the issues with increasing enrollment. By addressing the consequences of increasing the student body, the administration could help clear up rumors that they are neglecting current students and ignoring the issues arising from overcrowding.

• There were more communitywide events. Lighting of the Quad and Lovefeast are two events that unite the university community and instill a sense of pride. We wish there could be more events like these throughout the year, which are widely attended, to bring the community together.

• Actual Reading Days. It is frustrating that before a stressful week of exams, students only receive one Reading Day — and a Saturday, which we normally have off, at that. Other universities have up to a week to prepare for finals, and we feel that students here don’t receive adequate time to prepare.

• Parking and driving issues would be resolved. There are several key issues that we would like to have addressed, including widening the road by North Campus Apartments, the troublesome speed bump outside the Admissions Center and the serious lack of parking spaces. Parking tickets have become even more prevalent with not enough 30-minute spots. The university needs to either prevent freshmen from bringing cars, and turn the freshman satellite lot into a sophomore one, or build more lots.

• The number and variety of classes offered each semester expanded.

We recognize that this hinges on an increase in faculty; however, if the university plans to expand the student body,

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this problem will need to be addressed. Enrolling in majorrequired classes is challenging enough, and students will find it increasingly harder to complete their majors in a timely fashion.

The faculty advising process would be more comprehensive.

Meeting with your “adviser,” particularly for upperclass students, is limited to 10-minute interactions before registration. A more comprehensive process for major advising in particular would be useful to students.

Expansion of diversity initiatives. The Office of Multicultural Affairs should continue to broaden its efforts to integrate minority and majority ethnic groups.

Increase school spirit. With a remarkable fall season for many of our sports teams, especially with the football team heading off to the Music City Bowl Dec. 30, we wish that the students would react with more enthusiasm.

More progression would be made toward a safer social scene.

While the Barn is a positive step, there are still a number of dangers facing students, associated with off-campus parties, like transportation issues. We hope the university continues to push for more on-campus social events, like the return of Seize the Quad and on-campus lounge party nights.

Residence Life & Housing would be more considerate for early move-in. There is currently a steep move-in fee for any student or group returning to campus early from summer and winter break. Returning from summer break, it was extremely difficult for organizations returning early to contribute to freshman orientation to work this fee into their budgets. This is also troublesome for sororities, who are having a difficult time finding housing for their members who are returning early for formal recruitment after winter break.

While the administration has made a number of positive changes, there are still a host of problems facing the student body, and we hope to see improvements in these areas moving forward.

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Exam week invokes a sense of community

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s difficult as it is to admit, the end of another semester is upon us. The library has begun to fill — students are occupying Starbucks, commandeering every outlet and becoming full time tenants of ZSR. Games of “who has the worst exam week” have begun and students seem to be a little more on edge than usual.

Yet, despite the impending doom that has come to be known as exam week, there is something about this time of year that is magical. There is a smell in the air and a current of electricity that permeates the campus.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Exam week is always a tricky monster.

We dread the late nights and the four hour tests. We have nightmares about studying the wrong chapters and overlooking deadlines.

However, even with the seven day caffeine highs and the bloodshot eyes, exam week brings us all closer together, forging us once again into a uniquely Wake Forest bond.

I vividly remember my first exam week. For what seemed like the longest six days of my life, I crammed every bit of information about the modern world into my head. I memorized the political structures of foreign countries one night and Spanish verb conjugations the next.

There’s no place like home and there’s no place like Wake.

I forgot the names of famous military philosophers as soon as I exited the classroom and began searching for space in which I could cram knowledge about the human body.

Yet, despite the miserable circumstances, exam week that first semester solidified my decision to come to Wake.

Sitting in a classroom in Tribble, I slowly watched the clock tick past four in the morning. It was at that time that my roommate and I began debating the merits of Western theology and the role of the United States in a horizontally shaped planet. During the course of that conversation, I realized something

very important; I knew that Wake Forest was a place of learned people who worked passionately.

I knew, from that moment on, I had found my new home.

From that moment on, Wake Forest has proven its worth.

Perhaps it is senior nostalgia, but I can’t help but reflect on just how wonderful this and every semester has been. It’s hard to be negative as you walk around campus this time of year.

Luminaries decorate the pathways around the quad, trees sparkle with tiny white lights and students wear clothing colored in passion and friendship.

And so, with each daunting exam week comes a sense of excitement.

Excitement for the next philosophical conversation. Excitement for new friends made waiting for our midnight snack in the library.

We are all excited to go home to see our families and friends yet less excited to leave behind our Wake family.

This time of year is often marred by catchy jingles and annoying advertisements, materializing a season that is meant for fellowship and community. There may be no better place that epitomizes these traits than Wake Forest.

The world around us may be caught up in the hustle and bustle of gift giving and commercialization. When we leave our classrooms and open up magazines we may be bombarded by images of cookie cutter holiday gatherings, attempting to convince us that bliss is only attained through credit card debt and second mortgages.

Yet, somehow Wake has managed to overcome the politicization and manipulation of the holiday seasons.

On campus, the holidays are still about fellowship and love. Despite the exams and despite the late nights, students build community and forge lasting friendships.

Wake may not give tangible gifts, but it gives the greatest gift of all — a sense of home.

We have all come to call Wake Forest our home, some of us for generations, some of us for just a few short months.

However long you have lived and breathed Wake Forest, you have been welcomed into its warm embrace.

As we push forward in the next two weeks, I challenge everyone to remember why we chose to call this place our home. There’s no place like home and there’s no place like Wake.

Always remember that no matter how bleak the next week may appear, your family is here for you. It always has been and it always will be.

Happy Holidays Wake Forest.

Hamlin Wade is a senior political science major from Charlotte, N.C.

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“When I look at this flag, I don’t see racism. I see respect, Southern pride.

This flag was seen as a communication symbol during the Civil War. I’ve been getting a lot of support from people. My generation is interested in freedom of speech.“ - Byron Thomas, an AfricanAmerican student at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, discussing the support he received from the community for his decision to hang a Confederate flag in his dorm room. The university had mandated that the flag be removed, but since reversed its decision.

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“I had moments of weakness, but if I had shaved I would have faced the ridicule of the nation.”

- Koen Fillet, a Belgian radio host, explaining his decision to grow his beard in protest to drawn-out talks to form a new government. Fillet finally shaved this week as the new coalition government looks to take power by the end of the year.

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“I am a conservationist and have been seeking the government’s help. Having waited patiently for so long, I had no option but to leave all my snakes in this office.”

- Hakkul, a snake owner who believes the bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh, a province in India, who promised him land permits over two years ago to house his snakes, would only give him the permits if he bribed them.

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Fitness center needs serious improvement

Miller Center inadequate for student needs The Miller Center Project

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ow many times have you gone to the Miller Center fully expecting to squeeze a workout into your ridiculously busy schedule, only to realize that every machine is already being used?

It probably makes life difficult for you, huh?

I mean, you already have 14 papers, six lab reports and five tests on your to-do list along with that other thing called living life.

Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health.

Shouldn’t you be able to de-stress with a little campus recreation?

The Miller Center Project’s main objective is to promote student health on campus and to positively change the conditions of the Miller Center.

Originally, this project began in the confines of a political science course.

It has manifested itself into a real issue on this campus with a fully-fledged website to accompany it.

Many of the projects undergoing construction at Wake have been specific to a certain group of students.

With the Miller Center’s lack of budget, funds we would like to see a change in the one space that is used by students from all walks of campus life.

In comparison to other universities, such as Duke and SMU, our student recreation facility falls rather short. Duke, for instance, boasts two recreation centers dedicated to fitness,

one of which measures in at 90,000 sq. ft for a undergraduate student body of about 6,500.

The Miller Center’s square footage is 65,845 sq. ft., and uses all of two floors for student recreation.

This comparison seems mismatched, especially since tuition is comparable for both schools, with only about a $400 difference.

Space appears to be the major issue here.

Are we using ours in an adequate fashion?

Perhaps not.

We would like to have your feedback on this issue.

Any suggestions for ameliorating this traffic jam of exercise can be made by visiting our website or our blog.

This is not a criticism of the privileges we have been so lucky to receive as Wake Forest students.

We are simply trying to ensure that the Miller Center will rise to the same level of excellence that we aspire to in all aspects of campus life.

Let’s be honest — we all want to maintain the Wake Forest physique.

Please visit our website at sites.google.com/a/ wfu.edu/help-improve-our-gym and make sure to take our survey to provide feedback!

Subscribe to our blog at help-improve-ourgym.blogspot.com and leave comments for further suggestions!

The Miller Center Project is comprised of Adam Baker, Michael Barton, Laura daRosa, Mary Ellen Hickey, Taylor Williams and Elaheh Ziglari.

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ecently, the Yahoo! and Washington Post social readers have dominated my Facebook newsfeed.

I personally love these applications; reading news articles based on recommendations from friends makes it incredibly easy for a D.C., native to keep up with the local news of his hometown.

From time to time, however, I am deeply concerned by the types of articles my friends deem “newsworthy.”

And so, I’d like to give you all a taste of what’s going on in the world right now.

Warren Weinstein, a man from Maryland in his sixties, has not been seen since he was kidnapped in August.

While working in Pakistan as a business consultant, he was forced at gunpoint into a van in front of his temporary home.

His next of kin have been receiving consular support and a full investigation has been underway; however, there were no leads as to who kidnapped him or where he was being held.

Until last week, that is.

Al Qaeda, a full four months after the

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kidnapping took place, finally announced that it was holding Warren hostage, and that it would release him if the U.S. military met all its demands.

The CIA is relieved to finally have a lead on Warren’s kidnappers, but it is extremely doubtful that Warren’s family received any sort of comfort from the notion that he had been imprisoned by the world’s most notorious terrorist organization.

All of this seems like second-page news compared to Miranda Kerr, though, doesn’t it?

After all, she looked unbelievably sexy at the Victoria Secret’s Fashion Show only two months after giving birth!

In other news, a 35-year-old woman from Argentina named Victoria Montenegro was sat in a clinic awaiting DNA test results about her father last week.

After her father’s shocking revelation, she had been inflicted with stubborn denial that she was still trying to overcome.

She remembered being frightened by her parents very frequently over the course of her childhood. Her father would tell her of violent military operations in which he had taken part, and he had a nasty habit of slamming his gun down onto the dinner table.

Nevertheless, she still refused to believe that the man who raised her was not her biological father.

The results came in; Victoria released the deep breath she had been holding.

It was confirmed: the man she had always believed to be her father was not so.

In actuality, he murdered her biological parents during the Dirty War and kidnapped her to raise her as his own.

But we’re Americans; we don’t feel bad for people like Victoria Montenegro.

We feel bad for people like Kim Kardashian, who just can’t seem to stay married.

Finally, Gulnaz was sitting in a Kabul prison cell, cradling her daughter in her arms, when she received exciting information from her lawyer: the minister of justice wished to negotiate the terms of her early release. She was elated.

Gulnaz had been sitting in that prison cell for too many years, trying to nourish an infant, come to terms with the dishonor she caused her family, and merely figure out what it was she did wrong.

In 2008, through no fault of her own, she was brutally raped by her cousin’s husband.

The traumatic experience got her locked up in Badam Bagh Women’s Prison for adultery, where she gave birth to her attacker’s child.

When she finally met with the minister of justice last week, however, one condition of her release left her in a panic: she would have to marry the evil man who attacked her.

Fortunately, Gulnaz’s lawyer has subsequently announced that she does not necessarily have to go through with the ceremony to be released.

Unfortunately, the significance of her story has been dwarfed by a crazed teenage girl, who claims to be carrying the child of Justin Bieber.

I am glad that the typical college student watches enough Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert to satisfactorily know the latest on Herman Cain and Joe Paterno, but there are a lot of people in this world with a lot of stories to tell.

Most of these stories are unbelievably trying.

A student who is attempting to gain a Pro Humanitate education should want to know a little bit more about them.

Not that this is a critique of the Wake Forest student body; it is a critique of American culture in general.

I would like to see the media and its patrons prioritize human interest over pop culture.

Because frankly — and I know I’m in the minority here — I couldn’t care less about whether Lady Gaga forgot to wear pants during her trip to Paris.

Danny Wadler is a freshman from Potomac, Md.

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Huntsman stands tall in a sea of GOP “contenders”

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ot to say “I told you so,” but I have been saying for quite a while now that Herman Cain was far from a serious candidate.

Amid a growing pile of sexual abuse allegations, Cain chose to do the honorable thing and suspend his campaign.

Oh, and in his final speech, he quoted the Pokemon movie. Really?

Sadly, that wasn’t at all surprising given the state of the 2012 Republican field. Most of the candidates are un-electable at best, and completely incompetent at worst.

While Cain has joined former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty on the sidelines, there are still far too many “contenders” — if you can call them that — wasting valuable time that could be spent finding the actual Republican candidate.

Each week seemingly brings about debates on debates on debates, and yet we’re no closer to having even the slightest idea as to who will be on the ballot in less than a year.

Newt Gingrich has been on the rise lately — something I certainly didn’t see coming — while Rick Perry, the electrifying force in the race, has stumbled just a few too many times.

Poor Mitt Romney just can’t get above 25 percent, no matter how well he does in the debates.

I don’t know about you, but this debate cycle has gotten me less interested in the election.

Laugh at this idea if you must, but is there really such a problem with nominating Jon Huntsman?

Yes, I know I’m clearly biased

We want a president that we could drink a beer with, but we also want a president that can be a leader. because he’s been my choice from the very start, but I happen to think that he’s the best — and possibly only — shot the Republican Party has.

According to a recent Rasmussen Poll, Huntsman only trails Obama 34 percent to 41 percent, which while not ideal for the GOP, isn’t a bad result.

Yet Huntsman can’t seem to garner support within his own party, despite the fact that he stands a very real chance of winning the national election.

He’s my ideal candidate — moderate enough to get votes from the Left, but still conservative to appease the voters on the Right.

He also was beyond hilarious on Saturday Night Live if you ask me, and the fact that he’s willing to poke fun at himself shows that he may strike the ideal balance that we want from our president.

We want a president that we could drink a beer with, but we also want a president that can be a leader, a figure that we can look up to in admiration.

Jon Huntsman is that man.

At this point, some political insiders have brought up the idea that he might seek a third-party run.

While this isn’t at all feasible in

terms of actually winning, Huntsman could potentially win a decent chunk of moderate and independent voters that normally go Republican — meaning that Obama would win by a landslide.

Any reasonable conservative would do anything to prevent this worst case scenario from occurring, which would mean to me that Huntsman should get the nomination.

In these next however many — far too many if you were to ask me — debates, let Huntsman speak.

Give him the chance to answer the hard-hitting questions with his practical and thoughtful plans.

Let the right man for the job prove himself.

Give Jon Huntsman a fair chance, and you just might be surprised.

Jenn Leser is a sophomore political science major from Alamo, Calif.

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Renee Gets Real | R.B.S. without the B.S.

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n Dec. 1, the Senate passed the Defense Appropriations Bill in a 93-7 vote. The main focus of this bill was to appropriate $662 billion in defensive funds for the 2012 fiscal year. This bill is related to the National Defense Authorization Act. Unfortunately, attached to it were smaller “riders” such as the prohibition of military chaplains to oversee a gay marriage and a revision to the manner in which terrorists can be detained. In the section regarding detaining terrorists, the military’s role in handling terror suspects is ramped up. It affirms the authority of the military to detain “a person who was part of or substantially support al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces.”

This is a controversial change because it requires U.S. military custody of a suspect deemed to be a member of al Qaeda or its affiliates for an indefinite time, whereas there were different organizations in charge of detainment.

Moreover, Congress is given a sort of “control mechanism” over detainees. Through this bill, members of Congress have the right

And, as a result of being embroiled in an unwinnable war, we have become paranoid. to review detainees and make decisions on their futures. It limits the type of informal detention by entities other than the military to actions which would only be covered by a declaration of war.

Before being rewritten, Section 1031 of the bill allowed for American citizens to be held in the same manner as lawful residential aliens but it was recently limited to exempt U.S. citizens.

The central controversy of this detention bill is that it forces the executive branch to waive its authority in national security and prohibits any governmental organization to hold a suspect in civilian custody.

In response, the White House and various military organizations have said they cannot accept this or any legislation that challenges or constrains the president’s authorities to collect intelligence, incapacitate dangerous terrorists and protect the nation. Thus, the threat of a presidential veto still stands. The most heinous aspect of this bill is that it would deny

suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens seized within the nation’s borders, the right to trial and subject them to indefinite detention. Senators Udall (D, Colo.) and Senator Dianne Feinstien (D, Cali.) have both attempted to limit the talk on detaining — both have been shot down by wide margins.

This detention bill limits the scope of treatment of people suspected of terrorism to just the military (whereas before more options were available, even if they were secondary).

It is common knowledge that doing anything through Congress will take months upon months so it can be deduced that the military will probably end up tallying more “casualties” of detainees instead of going through Congress to deal with them. This all speaks to the neverfully-recognized and pushed-aside idea that terrorism is a nebulous concept that has no definite boundaries. Since the invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001, the United States has been at war with a shadowy and shifting body of people who call themselves “martyrs” but we call them “terrorists.”

As a result, we have entered into an unwinnable war because you can’t kill all the terrorists, and trying to eradicate them only makes more people view the West as a tyrannical power (aka creating more terrorists).

And as a result of being embroiled in an unwinnable war, we have become paranoid.

This legislation is directly parallel to the 1955 Vietnam War and the corresponding “Red Scare” from 1947-57.

During that time, the government was deathly afraid that Communists were going to infiltrate the government, and put Americans at risk.

Today, we are afraid that terrorists (which are an infinitely less well-defined group) are going to take over the government; so much so that anyone except U.S. citizens thought of taking part in terrorist activity can be detained indefinitely.Furthermore, a bill like this is in direct opposition to the overarching attempt to scale down military operations.

In other words, Congress is telling us that we are going to take all troops out of Iraq by Dec. 31 (three weeks from now) and are working on a plan out of Afghanistan but now we feel that the threat is enough to need everyone to go into direct and strict military detention. The passing of this atrocious legislation in the Senate is less related to the fight against terrorism as it is to the campaign trail.

Elected officials are attempting to appear as “tougher on terrorism” in order to secure the new vote.

These electoral considerations decrease Obama’s likelihood to veto this as well.

Moreover, the bill had to pass because it was attached to a larger one which will allow us to continue to have a military by providing it with immense amounts of money.

I strongly encourage readers to contact their representatives and ask them to vote against the bill on revised detention protocol when it comes back around for the joint resolution.

Renee Slawsky is a junior Russian and political science major from Knoxville, Tenn.

first choice for coffee Annabel Lang Guest columnist

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air Trade certification aims to promote ethical production through consumer awareness.

A Fair Trade label indicates that a product meets certain ethical and environmental standards and that producers were paid at or above market price.

Here at Wake Forest, we have access to Fair Trade certified coffee through Campus Grounds.

This is great, and it’s one, among many, reasons that we should make Campus Grounds our number one choice for coffee on campus.

Still, if we are really going to be ethical consumers, Fair Trade products have to be the beginning of the conversation, not the end.

One of the best aspects of Fair Trade certification is that it makes a more ethical choice easy and obvious to the consumer, but this convenience can also have negative ramifications.

As Wake Forest students, we should celebrate the availability of Fair Trade certified coffee on our campus but we should also demand that our university go even further.

Sandor Elix Katz, warns in his book The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved, that Fair Trade “might simply pacify us and make us feel better about ourselves, while continuing to perpetuate the grotesque inequalities of power that the affluent North American consumer has in relation to the tropical farm worker.”

Fair trade is dangerous because we risk believing that we have fully discharged our duties as ethical consumers once we buy Fair Trade certified products regularly, or worse, thinking that we have gone above and beyond our duty.

This is simply not the case.

First, as Katz points out, we need to recognize that the concept of Fair Trade only exists because there is something wrong with the normal way we do business in a global economy.

The mission statement of Fair Trade USA, the primary certification body operating in the United States, is to enable “sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model that benefits farmers, workers, consumers, industry and the earth.”

It’s an honorable mission, but in a truly equitable model of global exchange, Fair Trade certification would no longer be necessary because ethical production would be the norm.

Second, the Fair Trade certification system itself is imperfect.

In 2009, Time Magazine reported that some producers who sold Fair Trade Certified coffee were still only making 50 cents per pound after taxes, fair trade certification fees and other expenses. Their total profits amounted to a mere $2.75 a day.

Fair Trade retailers are quick to point out that a. profits earned by their producers are far greater than the profits earned by farmers who do not sell Fair Trade certified coffee and b. small sums of money go further in developing countries than in the first world.

Both of these facts are certainly true, but we shouldn’t rest comfortably just knowing that things could be much worse, and that small profits can make a difference in the lives of coffee farmers precisely because they are still surrounded by poverty.

Fair Trade certified coffee certainly presents a more ethical alternative to mainstream coffee, but we should not allow ourselves to forget the larger global context or allow ourselves to confuse a more ethical alternative with the most ethical option.

Coffee farmers, including those who sell Fair Trade certified coffee, could earn significantly more per pound if we cut the supply chain from consumer to producer. Many small coffee producers have formed co-ops, which allow them to sell in bulk directly to retailers.

Some of these co-ops have roasting capabilities and can ship coffee in a readily drinkable form.

There are certainly logistical difficulties involved in buying directly from producers in developing countries, but these aren’t insurmountable and the amount of difference that could be made in the lives of producers would certainly be worth the trouble.

As Wake Forest students, we should celebrate the availability of Fair Trade certified coffee on our campus, but we should also demand that our university go even further.

Annabel Lang is a senior anthropology major from Columbia, S.C.

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“I know they were looking at Cosi,” Alty said. “I want to say that it is a sort of a version of Panera Bread where you will have options such as sandwiches, deli meats and different types of breads.”

David Clark, assistant dean of the Schools of Busi“Farrell Hall is going to make North Campus a much more vibrant place.”

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ness, suggests that the auditorium — a large space that will seat up to about 400 people — will be one of the more significant characteristics of Farrell. The auditorium will be a place “where students from across the Wake Forest campus can listen and learn from the accomplished executives invited as part of the Leading Out Loud Executive Lecture Series,” Clark said.

These features and the presence of Farrell Hall will likely change the dynamics of campus life at the university. Combined with the two upperclassman residence halls that are scheduled to open around the same time, the new base of the Wake Forest Schools of

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Business may awaken the day-life of North Campus.

“I think that the north side of campus is sort of the sleepy side of campus,” Alty said.

“Farrell Hall is going to make that a much more vibrant place. It is really going to draw people further north. The whole strip along Carroll Weathers Road is going to become completely different.”

Anticipations and projections aside, Farrell Hall is destined to aid the development of both the undergraduate and graduate business programs, providing them with the space and the resources they need to foster lasting achievement.

“Farrell Hall is being designed to accommodate how students learn now and into the future,” Clark said.

“We expect that all students will be drawn to Farrell Hall because of its collaborative spaces that facilitate group study and interactive learning.”

One example of Farrell Hall’s focus on “interactive learning” will be its digital library, which will be equipped with the most up-to-date academic research technology. “The virtual library will look more like an Apple store than the traditional bricks-and-mortar libraries of the past,” Clark said.

Undoubtedly, Farrell Hall — the epitome of the university’s picturesque look and its forward-thinking, intellectual feel — will be a launching-pad to future success in a collegiate environment that continues to grow.

The university was chosen out of 100 college campuses in the nation to hold the book release of TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie’s new book Start Something That Matters.

Several offices on campus, including University Stores, Campus Life and the Office of Volunteer Services, organized the event, which was held at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall.

While the event was only a few hours long, it was months in the making.

Kim Thore, marketing manager for University Stores, pitched the university to TOMS. “I approached TOMS because there was still a chance that we could get Blake to speak, but we were given the opportunity to hold a book release party,” she said.

The event not only served as a celebration of TOMS and Mycoskie’s new book, but also of the volunteerism that is a central pillar of TOMS, an organization that donates one pair of shoes to a child in need for every shoe purchased by consumers. TOMS has coined this their own-for-one

philosophy. The TOMS company also found the university an appealing site for a book launch party because of the vast number of volunteer groups on campus.

“I was afraid that because we are a smaller school we wouldn’t get picked,” Thore said.

However, as Thore says, the university’s compatibility with the TOMS philosophy trumped any concerns regarding the campus size.

Though Mycoskie was not in attendance at the book launch, students still flocked to the Green Room, a location with considerable foot traffic, to celebrate the release.

“We wanted it to have more of a party atmosphere, a very laidback atmosphere, where students could stop in and grab some food and learn about Blake’s book,” Thore said.

The first 50 students were welcome to grab a free T-shirt or tote bag and get a pair of shoes painted for free by talented local artist Karen Tucker.

Students walking through would stop and take a second to learn about the event.

Sophomore Emma Shilowich had heard about the event previously.

WFU Student Government | GA Update

SG announces measures The Legislature of the Student Government voted overwhelmingly to apply some constructive measures to the institution of Student Government.

The body as a whole voted on three separate amendments to the Constitution that are designed to streamline the whole of Student Government and make the body more capable of functioning well for the student body.

The first and most imperative amendment — and the one that has the most direct impact on the student body–is one concerning the size of the General Assembly itself.

Currently, the constitution stipulates that one representative be elected for every 50 students on campus.

This works out to be around 96 members within the General Assembly. For several reasons, we as an organization felt that the size did not represent an effective body that was adept enough to remain efficacious without wasting any resources.

This is compounded by the fact that the home of our General Assembly (Greene 145) does not hold 96 individuals.

After six weeks of discussion both within the Judiciary Committee of Student Government and the General Assembly as a whole, the measure passed well ahead of the 2/3 majority needed.

The new language of the constitution will put into place a representation ration of 1:100 students, making the new size of the elected General Assembly around 48 individuals.

The second amendment dealt expressly with the membership of the Cabinet of Student Government.

In previous years, it had been an overlooked detail that in some instances,

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More than 2,000 people gathered in Wait Chapel Dec. 4 for the 46th annual Moravian Lovefeast and Candlelight Service.

book launch celebrates volunteerism

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The following press release was provided courtesy of Student Government. For questions, please contact Tré Easton, SG Secretary, at eastar9@wfu.edu

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Cabinet positions were awarded to individuals who had failed to secure election to an executive office and had thus forfeited their election to the actual legislature.

This amendment makes membership within the legislature compulsory with being appointed to the cabinet. Again, the measure passed with an overwhelming majority of legislators voting in the affirmative — well past the two-thirds majority needed.

The third and final amendment dealt with an old provision within the constitution that was intended to ensure that minority students and interests were represented within the legislature.

The provision stipulated that should no person of “minority” descent be elected to the legislature, a now defunct “Race Relations Committee” would be charged with appointing at least one member of “minority” status.

Again, we as an organization felt that our institution has changed in such a way that directives like this are no longer necessary and exist as outdated relics of times past. The amendment removed the section from our constitution and bylaws altogether. The measure again passed with more than the 2/3 majority needed. These amendments go into effect with the Spring 2012 elections and become governing directives with the onset of the Fall 2012 semester.

All of these changes have come from a spirit of commitment from Student Government as a whole.

We hope that these changes help to streamline our organization and make us a more fervent presence on campus.

Individuals with questions or concerns are invited to stop by the office (Benson 304) or contact any of the executives.

We also encourage discourse on how we as an organization can better serve the student body. Contact us via email at stgov@wfu.edu.

“I did know about it, but I had forgotten until I walked by,” Shilowich said.

“I think the event was effective but not very well advertised. The Green Room is a good event space and has lots of potential though,” Shilowich said.

Sophomore Bridget Hochwalt also believes the event was engaging and appealing for students. “I think the free stuff and shoe painting are really cool and draw attention,” she said.

While many people who attended were longtime fans of TOMS shoes, there were some newcomers.

Sophomore Bridget Hochwalt was just walking by when she saw the event.

“I don’t own any TOMS but I know it’s a great organization,” Hochwalt said.

Varian Tunstall, a fellow in the Dean of the College, was also a newcomer. “I got a Facebook invite, but I don’t actually own any TOMS,” Tunstall said. “I would like to learn more about the company though.”

One thing agreed upon was the TOMS one -for-one philosophy. “I think the TOMS philosophy is really cool,” Shilowich said.

Based on the success of this first event, Thore

has set a goal to bring Mycoskie to campus speak to university students within the year. “Within the next year I would like to bring Blake to campus to speak,” Thore said.

At the event, Thore took pictures to show the company what a success the book release party was in the hope of convincing Mycoskie to come speak.

There are still other opportunities to be a part of the TOMS movement. All this week the book store will be playing the TOMS documentary in the store.

Either way, this will not be the last the university sees of TOMS: on April 12, students will walk one lap around the Upper Quad barefoot to show support for the TOMS cause of helping children living in poverty.

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The Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States is happening right now in Venezuela.

What do you think of this summit and what consequences or benefits could it have for the United States?

This summit happens every year. I think that it is great that, on a yearly basis, Latin American leaders take inventory on the position that Latin America is in. They go over many issues like education, the national debt and other socio-economic issues. I believe that the summit is necessary. Every year, leaders of the Spanish-speaking world discuss how to make Latin America stronger. I think this is beneficial not only for all of the Latin American countries, but also for their neighbors. The stronger a Latin American community is, the better it is for neighboring countries.

What are your favorite types of music and favorite types of food?

With both of these, it really depends on what mood I’m in. I like techno music, jazz and blues. These days, I’m listening to Esperanza Spalding, and I think that she is a great artist. I really enjoy Bachata, which originated where I was born, in the Dominican Republic. I definitely enjoy Caribbean music, like Reggae, Salsa, and Merengue.

These different music genres are a great representation of fusion and of different rhythms coming together. They all evolve over time and take on new sounds, but still remain Caribbean music.

As for food, well, I like Caribbean cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine.

In your spare time, what do you enjoy doing?

When I have spare time, I like walking and hiking. I have a two-and-a-half-year-old baby, Salomé Aliana, so I spend a lot of time with her now. And whenever I get the chance, I love to read a good book.

Who are some of your favorite authors to read?

I am currently reading the autobiographical work of Wendy Guerra, a contemporary Cuban author. I also enjoy reading the works of Ana Lydia Vega, Junot Díaz, Reinaldo Arenas and Julio Cortázar. The types of authors that I enjoy reading in my personal time are usually very different from the authors that I typically research.

Do you travel? What is your most memorable abroad experience?

Yes, I have travelled, although not as much as I would like. Some of the places I’ve been include Mexico, Spain and Greece.

In 2003, when I was co-directing an abroad program in Salamanca, Spain, I decided to go to Latvia in my spare time. The week I spent there, I met people who also spoke and taught Spanish, which I was not expecting to find. To my surprise, I found in the middle of Latvia a club that played Bachata. Listening to Bachata in Latvia was a lot of fun, and a reminder that the world is a very small place.

How are you going to spend your Winter Break?

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I am going to spend it travelling back and forth from Atlanta and Orlando so I can visit with both of my families.

My family, and especially my dad, is pretty loud, which is a huge difference from my husband’s family.

My husband is Muslim, and his family is much quieter and more relaxed than mine is, so when I want to take a break from the excitement of my family, my husband’s family’s home is a great place to be.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chris Givens The redshirt junior wide receiver talks about his breakout season, the Deacs’ upcoming bowl and if he will leave Wake for the NFL. Page B2.

{ UPCOMING EVENTS } MEN’S BASKETBALL: 12/10 @ Seton Hall 12/18 v. Gardner-Webb 12/21 v. UNC-W TRACK AND FIELD: 01/13 VT Invitational 01/14 VT Invitational 01/20 Hokie Invitational WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: 12/11 v. Delaware 12/18 v. Howard 12/21@ SMU FOOTBALL FOOTBALL: 12/30 Music City Bowl

{ NATIONAL STAGE } Miami Marlins make 10-year offer to Pujols after signing Reyes The Miami Marlins (previously the Florida Marlins) have gotten MLB free agency off to a rousing start by signing former Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to a 6-year, $106 million contract.

With Reyes set to play short and incumbent All-Star Hanley Ramirez to move to third base, the Marlins turn their attention to Albert Pujols, the biggest fish on the market.

The team has reportedly offered Pujols a 10-year contract worth an unspecified amount. It is likely to be in the range between $200 million and $250 million.

The Marlins are preparing to open a new ballpark in downtown Miami.

Big East to add five new schools; two for football only

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Throughout the 2011 season, the women’s soccer team set record after record on their way to their first ever College Cup in Kennesaw, Ga. Unfortunately for head coach Tony da Luz and his young squad, all good things come to an end.

The Deacs were bounced 4-1 by arch-rival Duke in the national semifinals.

“I want to congratulate Duke, they played a great game,” da Luz said.

“It’s been a great season for us, I’m very, very proud of our team. How we’ve performed all year long, our body of work from start to finish has been really incredible.”

That body of work began Aug. 19 at Auburn, where Wake’s offense exploded for four goals in a 4-1 win.

It continued through the rigors of ACC play deep into October and November at the ACC Championships, where the Deacs fell in the finals to Florida State in penalty kicks.

The Deacs topped Oakland, Boston, Penn State and UCF en route to the College Cup where the Blue Devils proved too much.

goals by sophomore striker Katie Stengel

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Sophomore Chelsea Douglas led the women’s basketball team to a crucial 60-44 road victory over the Seton Hall Pirates. Douglas, a native of Rock Hill, S.C., scored a game-high 14 points and contributed four assists. She was 3-5 from outside the arc and 5-6 from the freethrow line.

Douglas had an even more impressive game earlier in the week when she recorded 20 points and six assists in an 82-65 victory over the Minnesota Douglas Gophers.

She is currently the leading scorer for the women’s team with an impressive 12.1 points per game, averaging 23.7 minutes per game.

The Demon Deacons are off to an 8-1 start and are in the midst of a six-game winning streak.

The team will return to action on Dec. 11 at home against the Delaware Blue Hens. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. at the Joel Coliseum.

{ SPORTS WORDS } ““Everybody is just very tired of the BCS. I think that’s the bottom line. Everybody is frustrated. It doesn’t make sense to anybody.”

-Chris Petersen Boise State head football coach on being left out of a BCS Bowl Game

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Junior Jackie Logue and the Deacs could not overcome Duke’s attack.

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wins for the women’s soccer team, along with four draws

shutouts by Bledsoe, tied for first in the ACC

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Wake had played Duke twice earlier in the season: a 2-0 loss at Spry Stadium Oct. 20 and a 2-1 win Nov. 4 in the ACC semifinals.

The first half of the rematch between these two top-seeded ACC squads was an even affair until Duke defender Kim DeCesare sent a corner kick past sophomore goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsue to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 lead into intermission.

“Tonight I thought we played a very good first half and created some chances, there were a lot of corners and we were in a pretty good position,” da Luz said.

“But to give up the goal right before halftime, mentally that wasn’t positive.”

Mollie Pathman extended the Duke lead in the 51st minute off

In the end, Hiter decided not to follow the result of the toss, believe that “the coin toss is not about how the coin lands; instead it’s about that split second when the coin is in the air and you realize what you truly want.”

What he decided was to go. As a member of the university’s track & field team, Harris knew it would be a struggle to say goodbye to all of the friends he had made and to the goals he had set as a sprinter.

However, he has a bigger picture in mind. While it is a long and challenging road to the Olympics, Harris has shown plenty of potential with his early success on the ice.

Upon his arrival at the Olympic Training Center at Lake Placid, N.Y., Hiter quickly earned a spot on

We are a quarter of the way through the hockey calendar, and the 2011-12 NHL season has already seen some significant changes in terms of game play.

Since I last wrote about the growing dangers in hockey Sept. 22, the governing body that rules over America’s most dangerous sport has taken some of the harsh realities into consideration and reacted accordingly.

For starters, the senior vice president of player safety, Brendan Shanahan, has done a commendable job in regards to both enforcing and explaining recent regulatory changes.

The NHL has updated their rulebook significantly this season, in areas such as goalie interference — an extremely important issue considering the goalies are the players most at risk – boarding, and perhaps most importantly, illegal checks to the head.

Rule 48, as it’s known, defines illegal contact to the head as “a hit resulting in contact with an opponent’s head where the head is targeted and the principal point of contact is not permitted.”

“However, in determining whether such a hit should have been permitted, the circumstances of the hit, including whether the opponent put himself in a vulnerable position immediately prior to or simultaneously with the hit or the head contact on an otherwise legal body check was avoidable, can be considered,” the rule reads.

In case hockey lingo isn’t your thing, this rule explains that a player cannot go for the head of another player as the main point of contact, which shows that the NHL is serious about preventing concussions and other serious head injuries that

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The Big East Conference has agreed to grant Boise State, San Diego State, Central Florida, Houston and Southern Methodist entry to the conference for football as soon as 2013. Boise State and San Diego State will be football-only members, while UCF, Houston and SMU will become full-time members.

The Big East is also close to finalizing a deal adding Navy as a member, but details still need to be finalized before an official announcement is made.

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By Scott Siegler | Staff writer “Two roads diverge in a wood and I take the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

These famous ponderings of poet Robert Frost could not be more relevant to the life of Wake Forest’s own Hiter Harris IV. During his freshman year, Harris made the decision to withdraw from his studies at Wake Forest and pursue his dreams of competing in the 2014 Olympics as a member of the USA Bobsledding Team.

“It was by far the hardest decision I’ve had to make in my entire life,” Harris said.

It was such a tough decision that he decided to leave his fate up to the flip of a coin. Heads would mean taking a shot at the Olympics; tails would mean staying at Wake Forest.

W. Basketball extends win streak to 6 games

Deacs top Minnesota, Seton Hall and Radford

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The women’s basketball team used relentless defense and great shooting to defeat Minnesota, Seton Hall and Radford over the last week.

On Dec. 7 the Deacs welcomed Radford to Joel Coliseum for a rare noon tipoff on a weekday.

Despite junior guard Asia Williams being sidelined with a rolled left ankle, the Deacs wore down a feisty Radford team.

The Highlanders gave Wake a fantastic effort the entire game and never allowed the game to get out of hand.

Constant substitutions and rotations from head coach Mike Petersen, particularly with the post players, kept the Deacs fresh throughout the entire game.

“Our leading scorer and rebounder didn’t play, and that affects our rotation,” Petersen said.

Sophomore Lindsy Wright and junior Sandra Garcia led the Deacs with 18 points apiece. Boykin chipped in 16 points along with seven assists to help Wake Forest win by a final score of 90-67.

Wake forced Radford into 26 turnovers, and prevented the Highlanders from getting settled in offensively.

“The strength of this team is the depth, so we sub a lot,” Petersen said.

“No player on this team is going to get more than six minutes at a time because of how much talent we have.”

The 82-65 victory over Minnesota Dec. 1 was head coach Mike Petersen’s 110th career win, making him the winningest coach in Wake Forest women’s basketball history.

The Deacs then traveled to New Jersey, where they knocked off the Seton Hall Pirates by a score of 60-44 Dec. 4. They were led by sophomore point guard Chelsea Douglas with 14 points and four assists.

“Chelsea made a lot of big shots for us and she really came up big when we needed her to,” Petersen said.

On Dec. 7, the Deacs knocked off the Radford Highlanders of the Big South Conference 90-67.

With the three wins Wake improved to 7-1 on the season, and with several more games at home before the conference season starts, should continue to

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Sophomore center Lindsy Wright was the star for the Deacs against Radford with a career-high 18 points.

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By Rob Sawyer | Staff writer Redshirt junior wide receiver Chris Givens has become a breakout player for the resurgent Demon Deacons this season.

His 1,276 receiving yards on the season are good for ninth in the nation and the highest by any Wake Forest receiver in a single season.

In the Wake record books, he stands tied at third in career touchdown receptions, fourth in career receiving yards and fifth in career receptions.

Givens was born in Jackson, Miss., where he first got hooked on football. He played high school football and was an honor roll student at Wylie High School in Texas before choosing Wake over Wisconsin, Utah and UNLV. Givens is currently a psychology major but hopes to eventually play in the NFL. When did you first start playing football?

When I was five, I went to my first high school football game in Mississippi, and ever since then I’ve been in love with the sport; I haven’t stopped playing since. I also ran track and played basketball in high school but I had knee injuries that limited me.

Why did you choose Wake Forest?

I chose Wake because it was the best fit for me. I developed a good relationship with the coaches and I felt that this school would be the best for me not just in football but in becoming the best man I can be.

How have you developed at Wake Forest?

I feel like I have developed into a man just in my maturity and in the ways that I handle things.

I have become better at preparation and managing my day-to-day schedule; I’ve just become a better person overall.

What are your best skills and talents at the wide receiver position?

My speed is definitely one of my biggest talents. I also have a knack for getting open and being at the right spot at the right time, which I attribute to my film study and knowledge of the game. I catch the ball really well. Yards after the catch is another of my specialties.

What do you need to improve on as a player?

I want to become the best overall player I can be so I need to work on going up for deep balls and blocking.

Personal Profile Birthdate: 12/06/1989 Hometown: Wylie, Texas Position: Wide receiver Major: Psychology Awards and Titles: Four-time ACC Receiver of the Week (2011); led ACC in receiving yards (2011); holds school record for most receiving yards in a season (1,276); named second team Freshman AllAmerica by College Football News (2009). have not been pressuring me into making a decision; they want me to make my own decision.

Have you heard any draft projections about yourself in the media?

I have heard a few things but nothing definite. I don’t want to say anything because I don’t know what the truth is yet.

What NFL team would you like to play for?

If I could choose any team it would be the Dallas Cowboys.

How do you think you would perform at the NFL Draft Combine?

If I declare for the draft I will have to attend the combine.

I think my 40-yard dash time is in the 4.3 second range.

What has led to your breakout season this year?

The coaches, my hard work and patience have helped me in this long process to becoming the best receiver in the ACC. I attribute the success to my teammates. I feed off them, they feed off me and we have all been working hard since January.

What has been the highlight of your season?

The highlight of the season was beating Florida State. That was a goal of ours and the seniors really wanted to go out with a win in that game.

We really put our all into that game and I remember the feeling in the locker room afterwards as something I will never forget.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals that you do before every game?

Not really, but I pray right when we run out and then I’m ready to go.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming bowl game against Mississippi State?

I’m excited because it’s a great opportunity against a great team and we are excited to be in a bowl game.

We really want to get the taste out of our mouths from the Vanderbilt game and show that we are a better team against better competition.

Have you given any considerations to the NFL? It’s definitely something I’m considering, and it’s something that I have been thinking about a lot in my time off.

I’m considering leaving and going to the NFL, forgoing my senior year. Everyone has been very supportive and they

Who has been your life inspiration?

My mom has been the biggest inspiration in my life — everything she has been through, raising four boys on her own.

I owe so much of this success to her and her strength gives me strength on a daily basis — she is my image of persistence.

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Press Box: Despite being safer, the NHL is just as exciting Continued from Page B1

can lead to lifelong problems on and off the ice.

However, the rule isn’t entirely black and white — players who purposely put themselves into a position to receive a hit to the head will be less protected by the governing officials, and the attacking player may get off with a lighter, or no, punishment.

If a player who takes a head check doesn’t see their aggressor get punished, then they will be less likely to position themselves for a hit like this in future, reducing the chances of such hits on both sides.

In case this is too confusing, Shanahan releases a video after each serious and illegal hit, breaking down the play from multiple angles, and explaining exactly why the action was illegal, along with discussing the corresponding punishment.

These videos are known as “Shanabans” or “dropping the Shanahammer,” and are especially ironic considering that just a few years ago, Shanahan was among the league’s leading hitter.

Still, any violations to the rules are clearly expressed in a way that all parties involved can clearly understand what not to do, enabling the game to run more safely and cleanly.

Yet even the funniest “Shanaban” pales in comparison to the most exciting

hockey news of the season — the prodigal son has returned, and has already scored two goals in seven games. Yes, Sidney Crosby is back, and despite barely being back for two weeks, he’s already in fourth for voting in the 2012 All-Star game.

While many, including myself, think that this is Crosby beyond unfair, it’s impossible to argue that Crosby isn’t the poster child for the NHL; they may have created that image, and Pittsburgh Pen-

guins fan or not, he is hockey’s “wonderkid.” His return was frustrating for all of the teams in the Eastern Conference, but is a positive sign for the NHL. The changes that the league has made to better protect the players have clearly made an impact.

Crosby’s return can only boost fan interest and ticket sales, which already saw a moderate increase thanks to the NBA lockout, and the return of the annual Winter Classic, this time pitting the New York Rangers against the Philadelphia Flyers. Whether or not you’re a Crosby fan, his return is definitely a positive for the league as a whole.

Despite these drastic changes, Crosby’s return proves that the sport of hockey

hasn’t completely changed. If you are still drawn to NHL games because of the fast-paced action and the fights, that’s still present — look no further than the Ryan Miller-Milan Lucic fight and the scuffle that followed in the next BruinsSabres matchup.

Hockey hasn’t become fundamentally different; it has become a cleaner version of itself — something that was desperately needed after such a tragic summer.

While it may be far too early to tell who will be hoisting the Stanley Cup next May, one thing is for certain — hockey is cleaner, safer and just as exciting as ever before. For the safety of the players, may the Shanabans continue and may the lack of concussions continue.

Deac Notes Katie Stengel becomes MAC Hermann Trophy semi-finalist

Former Deacon L.D. Williams shows great strides at next level

Nine players sign to play baseball for Deacons in fall 2012

For the second year in a row, Wake Forest sophomore forward Katie Stengel was named one of 16 semi-finalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy, which is awarded annually to the best player in the country.

Stengel makes her case as the first ever Deacon to be considered for the award with 19 goals on the year, which leads the ACC. Stengel also joins a group of three other players who have been selected as semi-finalists two years in a row. The three finalists for the award will be announced Dec. 9, and the winner will be revealed Jan. 6. Of the 16 candidates for the award, five come from the ACC.

Former Wake Forest basketball player L.D. Williams is now finding success on the Springfield Armor, a member of the NBA Development League and “farm team” of the New Jersey Nets.

Through their first three games,Williams is averaging 13.7 points per game and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Williams won multiple All-ACC defensive awards, becoming the only Deacon to win the award more than once.

Williams graduated in 2010 from the university while starting in 118 of 119 games during his tenure at Wake.

Head coach Tom Walter announced Dec. 5 that the squad had signed nine new members for fall 2012.

The group of players hits all positions with three pitchers, three infielders and three outfielders.

The new Demon Deacons entering next year will be Christian Bartholomew, Jack Curtis, Luke Czajkowski, Jake Maziar, Mark McCoy, Eric Ramsey, Jimmy Redovian, Joey Rodriguez and Max Tishman.

Wake Forest will begin their spring 2012 season Feb. 17 when they travel to Las Cruces, N.M., to take on New Mexico State.

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Heisman Picks | OGB Sports Staff

Griffin III stands out among Heisman field Rob Sawyer, Staff writer, selects:

Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

contributes close to what he does on so consistent of a basis. It is clearly Luck’s team and it is truly impressive to see where he has taken it. The Pac-12 is a competitive conference and he has played in an unfaltering manner with a sole exception being the loss against Oregon in which he still threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns. His team drastically needs that type of superstar production and he has consistently delivered. That is what makes Luck the clear choice for this year’s Heisman Trophy.

Furthermore, there are no strong candidates at the running back position, with no one doing anything that we don’t see every year. Matt Barkley has had a great season; let’s give USC some respect in the only way we can this year.

Editor’s Note: Barkley was not named a Heisman finalist but our writer still feels he is worthy of the award.

ding star, in Eddie Lacy. Andrew Luck, for all that he’s done, crumbled in the single most important game of the season — Oregon. RGIII has come out and performed time and time again this season.

Not one player has electrified audiences, both on television and in person, as the man by the name of one Robert Griffin III.

Ty Kraniak, Staff writer, selects:

Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Jenn Leser, Opinion editor, selects: Trent Richardson, the junior halfback from the University of Alabama will win the Heisman Trophy. While Andrew Luck may be invaluable to his team (and likely the best pro prospect) and Robert Griffin III may have put up better numbers in a stronger conference while leading his team to third place in the Big XII, at the end of the day, Richardson is the player who took his team to the National Championship game. His 1,583 rushing yards with 20 rushing touchdowns come against the best conference with the toughest defenses in college football: the SEC. He also tacked on 327 receiving yards with three receiving touchdowns.

Scott Siegler, Staff writer, selects:

Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

In a field full of strong Heisman candidates, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more worthy winner than Andrew Luck. A case can certainly be made about each of the candidates for sure — this year, more than any other, has so many game-changers who are electrifying. But no one comes close to what Luck has accomplished. He’s everything you could want in a college athlete — he’s just as dedicated to his education as he is to his athletics, and he’s the best all-around player in college football. He may be the best Stanford has ever seen, a school that has produced Jim Plunkett and John Elway.

He calls his own plays, and he’s definitely NFLready. Add this to his impressive statistics — close to 3,200 yards this season and a tidy 70.0 percent completion rate, and you’ve got the best candidate.

His only negatives are the loss against Oregon, understandable considering that Oregon is arguably the fastest team in the nation, and the fact that he’s from the West Coast. Looking past those, Luck deserves this year’s Heisman.

Nick Saponara, Staff writer, selects:

Matt Barkley, QB, USC

In order to be worthy of the heralded Heisman Trophy, a football player must be the unquestioned leader of a team that has achieved elite status in the college football world. I feel that there is only one player that can take claim to having phenomenal individual stats while also being the true leader of a team that he carried to No. 4 in the nation.

This season it appears that Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is the overwhelmingly obvious choice for the Heisman Trophy winner. Luck is the unquestioned face of the Stanford Cardinal program. Stepfan Taylor, the Cardinal running back, has battled with consistency all season long and of Luck’s 3170 passing yards this season, there isn’t a receiver who has contributed to more than 700 of them. There is nobody on that team that

For the Heisman Trophy, my favorite would be Robert Griffin III. Griffin III has an impeccable QB rating of 191.1 (second in the country) and completes over 70 percent of his passes. He has also been gifted with speed, which poses a major problem for defenses.

Griffin III is the definition of a dual-threat QB. He is tied for third in the country with 34 TD passes, and has led game-winning drives against very impressive defenses like Oklahama. Beyond all the numbers, the athletic ability and knack to improvise makes me say that Griffin III deserves the 2011 Heisman Trophy. However, I am not sure whether he will win it, as Baylor is not a national championship caliber team.

Gary Pasqualicchio, Sports editor, selects: The Heisman Trophy is designed to honor the “most outstanding player” in college football. Some choose to define the Heisman as the best player on the best team but I choose to pick the winner on the basis of his importance to his team. Griffin III has a higher completion percentage (72.4), and QB rating (192.3) than Barkley, Luck or even record-setting Case Keenum of Houston. Griffin III has thrown for nearly 4,000 yards with 36 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also rushed for 644 and six touchdowns while redefining Baylor football.

Griffin III’s outstanding play has led the usual doormats of the Big 12 to a Top 20 rank, third-place conference finish and wins over TCU, Oklahoma and Texas. I make the case that Alabama, Oklahoma State and LSU, the best three teams in college football, would win double-digit games without their best player. Baylor wouldn’t even be a bowl team without Griffin.

Give the most electric quarterback since Vince Young the 2011 Heisman Trophy.

OGB Winner: Robert Griffin III

Josh Strickland, Production assistant, selects:

Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

America’s darling Heisman choice and preordained Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Andrew Luck isn’t even the best QB in his own conference.

USC quarterback Matt Barkley has thrown for more yards, more touchdowns and less interceptions this season, playing an almost identical schedule to that of Stanford.

Of the candidates chosen as finalists for the Heisman, not one is more deserving than the junior gun-slinger out of Waco, Texas. Robert Griffin III, better known as RGIII, has accumulated almost 4,000 passing yards and a touchdown-interception ratio of 36:6. In a single phrase, that’s mindboggling. Add in the fact he’s a threat to run and catch, you have a complete athlete and leader of a team in a major conference, with some marquee wins this season. For anyone who watched him perform against the likes of TCU, Oklahoma or Texas, you had to be impressed. Without RGIII, Baylor struggles to make a bowl. Take away, say, Trent Richardson from Alabama, and they easily replace him with another 5-star recruit, and bid-

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a deflection from the far post. The Deacs responded well to a rare 2-0 deficit, battling hard in the Duke zone. Sophomore forward Rachel Nuzzolese scored her 12th goal of the season off a free kick in the 57th minute. The beautiful strike soared past the wall of Duke defenders and bent past the far post.

With the lead cut to 2-1 and plenty of time remaining, momentum seemed to shift to the Demon Deacon side. However, disaster struck for Wake just 33 seconds after Nuzzolese’s goal.

Freshman Riley Ridgik was called for a foul in the Duke attacking da Luz box and Pathman easily sent a strike past Bledsoe for a spirit-crushing 3-1 lead.

The Deacs kept fighting but were visibly distraught by the penalty kick goal.

“It could’ve gone either way,” da Luz said about the call. “I thought our kid did a pretty good job getting a piece of the

ball. That’s just the way it is, sometimes they go your way, sometimes they don’t.”

Kaitlyn Kerr sealed things for the Blue Devils in the 75th minute to make the final score 4-1.

The game was physical throughout, as can be expected when two rivals meet on the biggest stage in college soccer.

“It’s pretty heated, and it’s getting more heated as we go along here,” da Luz said. “(Duke is) a rival. It’s always physical.

Duke is a tough physical team, they play hard every game; that’s how they won the ACC (regular season) championship.”

The loss marked the end of the careers of three Wake seniors: forwards Jordan Feger and Chelsea Allen, and defender Amanda Howell. The trio ends their time at Wake with a record of 60-269, including four NCAA Tournament appearances, an ACC championship and a national semifinal.

“This senior class has more wins in their four-year career than any senior class to date,” da Luz said.

“They’ve made great contributions with the team. We’re going to miss them and hopefully the next senior class will do as well.”

A pair of returning players, junior defenders Jackie Logue and Alisha Woodson, spoke for their teammates

when explaining how tough the loss was, especially knowing they could beat their opponent.

“We study these teams all season and their tendencies,” Woodson said.

“We knew them and we’re going to see them again so hopefully we’ll get one back.”

“I’m confident we’re going to do this again (return to the College Cup).”

Tony da Luz

Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Logue said, “We knew that we could’ve came out with a win this time.”

The loss was a painful one for the team, but da Luz sees a valuable experience from the trip to Kennesaw.

“Taking a look at our preparation, I thought we prepared pretty well all through the NCAA Tournament for our opponents,” he said.

“It’s an experience you have to live to learn from. We’re going to learn from it. The team is very mentally tough; I’m really confident we’re going to do this again.”

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Sophomore forward Rachel Nuzzolese provided the Deacs’ only points of the match against Duke with a free kick goal.

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the USA-5 sled. With only a week of training and a few trips down the ice, this was no simple task.

Since then, he has been training, competing and trying to work his way up the ladder as a potential Olympic athlete.

“As much as I want a college degree, I want an Olympic medal just as much.”

Hiter Harris

Member of the U.S. Bobsledding team

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U.S. Olympic bobsledding hopeful Hiter Harris IV represents Wake Forest on his helmet during competition.

“He is one of the youngest involved and carries a high level of responsibility,” his father, Hiter Harris III, said of his son.

When asked what it is like to have his son drop out of school to pursue athletic goals, his reply was simple.

“I’m a big believer in following your dreams, and dreaming big no matter what

the endeavors are — whether in school, business, or athletics. He has been pursuing this for over a year and has dreamed of going to the Olympics.”

After a stretch of several major competitions, Hiter is looking forward to coming back to the university in January for the spring semester. He is optimistic as he looks back on the past year of training and competing.

“I’ve got a couple medals and now I’m taking some time off to go back to Wake Forest. Next season the process will start all over again continue up until 2014.”

When asked what it will take to make it to Sochi, Russia, for 2014, Harris knows he has a lot on his plate.

“Right now being one of the youngest and most inexperienced, it is a good thing to know that I have the most room for improvement.

“I’m going to have to eat, sleep and breathe bobsled training.”

Since the three teams that will compete in the Olympics aren’t chosen until about two weeks before the start of the competition, there is a lot of time for

Hiter to earn a spot. No matter what happens, Hiter knows that bobsledding will be playing a major role in the next phase of his life.

“As much as I want a college degree, I want an Olympic medal just as much,” he said.

“I’ll be pursuing the Olympics every four years until I achieve my goal and probably after that as well.”

While the goal to be achieved is high, Hiter has certainly demonstrated initiative, perseverance and audacity in his unique decision, and claims that the Harris most inspirational figures to him throughout the whole process have been his parents.

While the path he has chosen is certainly the riskier one, it could allow him to become Wake Forest’s next Olympic athlete.

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Deacs’ second half rally falls short against Richmond Wake squeaks out fourpoint win against triadrival High Point

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Sophomore forward Travis McKie dunks the ball off a breakaway in the Deacons’ loss to the Richmond Spiders.

Too little, too late. That was the unfortunate ending to the Demon Deacons’ Dec. 3 battle against the Richmond Spiders, as Wake fell 70-62 at the Joel Coliseum.

Coming into the contest, Richmond had never won in the Joel, losing in all 10 appearances.

The game started strong for both teams, but the Spiders jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.

Richmond took a nine-point lead into halftime at 31-22.

Unlike past games this season, Wake struggled to get to the free-throw line, taking no free-throws in the first half.

They also struggled with turnovers during the first 20 minutes.

“We gave them 13 extra possessions in the first half,” head coach Jeff Bzdelik said.

“I think they got seven offensive boards and numerous turnovers. We can’t do that.”

The second half saw the Spiders do much of the same; they used excellent shooting from the floor to go on a 21-6 run to extend their lead to its largest of the game at 52-29 at the 11:34 mark.

The Deacs’ shooting struggles were evident, and the game seemed out of reach. Wake did not give up, however, and ignited a rally late in the second half, storming back with a 19-4 run.

Sophomore Travis McKie brought the Wake crowd to their feet with just under four minutes to go as he drained a three-pointer to cut the lead to just seven at 58-51.

Richmond responded, hitting two three-pointers on their next two possessions.

The Deacons hung in the game, however, and kept the Spiders’ lead to within single digits.

Wake pressured Richmond in the backcourt, leading to a turnover with less than two minutes to go.

Junior team captain C.J. Harris exhibited his leadership in the game’s waning seconds, as he stepped up and drew a foul on a threepoint attempt.

The guard calmly sank all three freethrows to cut the lead to six at 64-58 with just over one minute to go.

The Deacs were able to cut the lead to five in Harris the game’s final minute, but would get no closer as the Spiders made their free-throws and escaped with a 70-62 victory.

McKie led the Deacons and tied a career-high with 25 points. He also led Wake with seven rebounds.

Harris added 18 points and pulled down six boards. Sophomore Carson Desroisers had four blocks on the defensive end. He is second the ACC with 3.0 blocks per game, only behind junior John Henson of North Carolina.

“You’re going to play like you practice.

It was a sloppy practice yesterday, and we got off to a sloppy start,” Bzdelik said.

“All of a sudden we have some desperate effort and energy, and we came storming back. But we dug ourselves too deep of a hole. I told them after the practice yesterday, it was not acceptable, and you will play like you practice.”

Despite not shooting a free-throw in the first half, the Deacons went 15 of 16 from the charity stripe in the second half.

“We didn’t shoot a free-throw in the first half, and that’s a testimony to our lack of aggressiveness because in the second half we went 16 times,” Bzdelik said. “We weren’t aggressive right out of the gate.”

The loss marks the first time Richmond has won in the Joel Coliseum.

Wake Forest returned to action Dec. 7 when they took the short drive to take on the High Point Panthers.

The game was held at the Millis Center, which holds just 1,750 fans. It is the smallest venue that the Deacons have played in since the 1950’s. It also marked the first time that an ACC school had played at High Point.

A boisterous crowd of 1,800 edged on a pumped up Panther squad that kept the game close early, trailing by just eight at the half.

The Deacs nearly cost the game late, but clutch free throws helped Wake escape with an 87-83 win. Harris and sophomore Tony Chennault led the Deacs with 20 points apiece. Wake is now 6-3 on the year.

For a full recap from the Dec. 7 game at High Point, see oldgoldandblack.com.

Track and field runs strong in first event of indoor season

By Nick Weldon | Contributing writer

The men’s and women’s track and field teams began their indoor season at the Liberty Kickoff, held at Tolsma Indoor Track Center in Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 2-3.

This was the first time the teams have begun the indoor season this early, as it normally does not start until mid-January.

Senior Alex Hill, leading the men’s team in the heptathlon, finished third overall with 4,636 points.

This included a second-place finish in the 1,000meter run with a time of 2:51.57. Hill earned fifth place in the 60-meter hurdles as well, completing the event in 8.84 seconds.

“My performance in the heptathlon was below what I wanted to hit, but considering this was two months earlier in my training than I ever have competed, I don’t think that it was too bad,” Hill said.

“It was the first meet of the season for everyone, and we Hill were mainly concerned with just shaking off the rust.”

Also competing for the men’s team was redshirt junior Booker Nunley, who missed the 2011 indoor and outdoor seasons due to injury, began the 201112 campaign with a strong first meet.

He claimed first place in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.04. Then Nunley helped the 4x400 meter-relay “A” squad comprised of himself, freshman Daniel Harrison, sophomore Malcom Nunley and senior Kevin Smith finish second overall in 3:23.63.

The “B” squad of Hill, junior Sean Lunkenheimer, junior Michael McEnany and sophomore Kyle Eager earned fifth-place overall.

“I personally think we all had a pretty good showing considering how early we are in the season,” Nunley said.

“I won my hurdles race and was somewhat happy with my time considering the circumstances. Also, I beat my little brother in the race and that’s always a plus.”

Also earning a first-place finish for the Deacons was Lunkenheimer, who completed the 1,000meter run in 2:32.16.

Two other Wake Forest runners, McEnany and Eager, finished in the top five of the event. McEnany secured third place with a time of 2:32.91 while Eager place fifth, crossing the finish line at 2:33.56.

Sophomore Michael Mastanduno, the lone Deacon competing in the long jump, finished 14th overall with a mark of 21 feet 1.5 inches.

On the women’s side, senior Erin Brooks began her final track season with a first-place finish in the long jump. Brooks also added a third-place finish in the triple jump, for which she holds the school record.

“I thought the meet was a pretty rough start for us as a whole, but the times and marks we put up are not indicative of all the hard work and training we’ve been doing throughout the fall,” Brooks said.

“Competing this early in the season was different for us, but I think it has helped us to realize that we still have a lot of things to work on and tune-up before the real season begins in January.”

Freshman Montasia Golden, one of three Deacons making her collegiate debut, placed third in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.92, sixth in the long jump and ninth in the triple jump.

Also joining Golden were freshmen Nyki Caldwell and Brianna Dekine. Caldwell placed fifth in the high jump while Dekine placed second in the 500meter dash, crossing the finish line at 1:18.47.

Junior Myesha Barr secured an 11th place finish in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:01.74, and

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Sophomore Erika Martin and the Wake Forest track and field teams will have a long break before their next meet Jan. 13 in Blacksburg, Va. fellow junior Anneve Waith finished 22nd in the 200-meter dash in 27.45.

In the 4x100 meter-relay, the “A” squad of Dekine, Barr, Waith and sophomore Mytoia Gathings finished fifth overall in 4:10.8.

The “B” squad of Golden, senior Molly Binder, and sophomores Phoebe Kershaw and Erika Martin claimed 10th place with a time of 4:21.48.

The 1000-meter run included back-to-back finish for two Deacon runners: sophomore Caitlin Harnett finished the race under a second ahead of teammate Binder, with times of 3:02.09 and 3:02.11, respectively.

The Demon Deacons will have to wait until Jan. 13 for their next event, when they will travel to Blacksburg, Va., for the Virginia Tech Invitational.

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The Deacons are looking forward to a long homestand, playing six of their next seven games at the Joel Coliseum.

Against Minnesota, the Deacs opened up with an extremely impressive 20-0 run to start the game, and never trailed over the course of the 40 minutes.

Wake once again flexed their muscles on defense with a swarming attack that left the Golden Gophers befuddled, and ultimately led to 26 turnovers (14 steals by the Deacs).

Along with the turnovers forced, the Deacs got out in transition and outscored Minnesota 29-14 in fast break points.

The three-headed guard attack of Douglas, and juniors Asia Williams and Lakevia Boykin proved to be too much for the Gophers, as they combined for 50 points and 13 assists. Williams also threatened the triple-double, as she finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals.

“The strength of this team is our depth.

We have 10 players averaging around 13 minutes a game,” Petersen said.

“We just wore Minnesota down after they got back in it a little bit in the second half.”

After the big victory over Minnesota, the Deacs went on the road for the first

time this year, where they proved that they could win away from home with a convincing victory over the Seton Hall Pirates.

Once again, the stifling defense of the Deacs was too much for the opponent to overcome, as the Pirates shot a measly 22 percent from the field (14-65), and turned the ball over 20 times.

“No player on this team is going to get more than six minutes at a time because of how much talent we have.”

Mike Petersen

Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Wake leaned heavily on their guards once again, and was able to overcome being out-rebounded 51-38 on the night.

A back and forth first half was opened up in the second half by Douglas, who drained three three-pointers in a five-minute span to push the Demon Deacons to a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.

Senior Secily Ray chipped in a teamhigh nine rebounds to go along with 11 points, coming up just shy of yet another double-double.

“I thought our effort was good and it was a road win against a good Big East team in Seton Hall,” Petersen said.

Next, the Deacs take on the undefeated and nationally ranked (No. 24) Delaware Blue hens at 2:00 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Joel Coliseum.

Delaware boasts the phenomenal Delle Donne, who is averaging over 30 points a game, and very well might be the best player in the country. Donne de-committed from Connecticut before she decided to go to Delaware to play college basketball.

“Donne is without a doubt the best player in the country, and is very hard to guard,” Petersen said.

“She is 6’5” and she is a guard. If we only guard her in a certain way then she will kill us. She’s just too good, so we’ll throw a bunch of different looks at her and see what we can do.”

The task will be a tall one for the Deacs, but if they can keep up the intensity they have brought so far this year, it is a chance to prove themselves among the nation’s elite.

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Keeping warm and staying fashionable in the winter season Fashion is not just for women — a comprehensive guide to men’s winter wardrobing

By Mat Payne | Staff writer As the warm autumn afternoons slowly begin to fade into the crisp nights of early December, it’s time to start reinventing your winter wardrobe to stay in style during the sartorial season.

A man’s outfit should be many things.

It should have a sense of style without giving off the appearance of trying too hard; it should be classic while remaining contemporary; it should be rugged yet refined.

College is a time in which the rules of fashion are blurred by unfounded amounts of freedom most students are experiencing for the first time. However, this doesn’t provide an excuse for a general lack of style.

After just a few moments of staring down at the Mag Quad from Reynolda Patio during a class change on a chilly day, it’s clear what the standard Wake Forest male’s response to the changing climate is: dark fleece or hoodie, jeans and topsiders.

Though this image is completely acceptable for the college environment, it doesn’t cut it in the real world; and to a lot of ladies on campus, there’s plenty of room for improvement.

Start with the shoes “It’s easy to slip your feet into anything for the sake of comfort and warmth,” WAKE Radio station manager and fashion aficionado Laura Chin said. “But a standard head to toe look-down leaves a bitter aftertaste if an outfit is diminished by lack of matching footwear.”

Ditching the boat shoes may be an emotionally traumatizing affair but a gentle transition into a slightly heavier and more durable shoe for winter will ultimately prove to be a worthwhile endeavor.

The most comfortable way to ease into a sturdier shoe from the topsider is the desert or chukka boot by Clarks.

With their gentle suede and leather uppers complemented by a traditional crepe sole, and coming in a variety of colors, Clarks can take a beating while maintaining their looks.

For those days in which the rain and snow make it seemingly impossible to traverse the lakes that form on the Mag Quad without getting soaked through, a heavier boot is a great option.

The past few years have seen an increased interest in classic men’s styles.

Inspired by shows such as Madmen and Boardwalk Empire, a wide variety of footwear has resurfaced, making styles such as the wingtip boots and oxfords more accessible to a wider audience.

The Perfect Pants All too often, guys make the mistake of buying clothes that look “okay” and are comfortable rather than exerting a little more effort to try and find the pair that both look and feel great.

The perfect fitting jean is snug without being overbearing, stretchy but rigid enough to endure the most extreme wear, and has a good coloration.

For the winter months, a pair of well-fitting dark wash jeans will pass as an acceptable “goto”. For this, a pair of Levi’s, slim straight 513’s or skinny 511’s is an easy addition to your wardrobe that will take you all the way through spring.

For a slightly more fashionable yet relatively cheap alternative, be sure to browse the racks of H&M in Hanes Mall.

To avoid getting stuck in the monotony of daily denim, try throwing in a pair of corduroys to keep things interesting.

Much like denim, try to avoid light colors if possible and go with a more traditional brown or black.

For the more adventurous types, this might be the right time to begin exploring the world of non-khaki trousers.

Due to the weather, wearing normal trousers will feel roughly like wearing nothing at all, allowing the wind to come in. To avoid this problem of keeping warm while looking good, try a herringbone or wool trouser. Both have fantastic dress-up abilities, as well as the ability to dress down with little effort.

Currently, Topman has a fantastic selection of Herringbone trousers starting at $80 and going to $120.

Above the Waist The defining characteristic of any winter outfit is the jacket and its pairing with a quality shirt and/or sweater.

As with shoes, classically styled jackets are making a return to popularity, offering a more traditional option in a market that’s dominated by synthetic materials.

A winter outfit should be layered and should be complementary on multiple levels starting with the base layer, or first visible layer of clothing, generally an oxford shirt.

With the coming of the winter months, comes the introduction of black as an acceptable color choice for the vast majority of occasions and fortunately for you, it’s the standard color for winter apparel.

Historically, a quality jacket will be the most expensive part of a man’s outfit; however, there are a number of easily findable and fashionable options. Browse online at sneakoutfitters.com for an amazing selection of coats ranging from parkas to bomber jackets.

A man should own at least one (if not more) quality jacket, and one of the standards that has remained popular for nearly 300 years is the pea coat.

Despite its place as a traditional piece of naval apparel, the modern pea coat ventures away from the straight and narrow and takes a few risks. The traditional double-breasted pea coat differs mainly in its lack of distinct coloration in the buttons as well as the occasional addition of a hood.

What’s so fantastic about the pea coat is that when paired with a properly colored cardigan, oxford and tie, there’s no smarter look a man can have.

Away from the pea coat, military style apparel is still in style.

Everything Else It’s going to be freezing and your ears are going to have to stay warm somehow.

Cover up with a knit toboggan or classic brimmed hat (fedora, porkpie) while keeping your neck warm with a scarf. Above everything else, remember that fashions will come and go; however, a sense of style will last a lifetime.

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George Saunders’ collection of stories Civilwarland In Bad Decline can be classified as “tragicomic,” a genre meld that shouldn’t be difficult to parse considering our familiarity with fusions like “romcom.”

The book, the author’s debut, is a collection of stories, and a fine one at that.

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If one had to give a literary approximation of Saunders’ writing style, one might say that he is the funny younger brother of Pynchon with a serious Vonnegut complex, which is just brusque, literary slang for saying that he uses elements of absurdity and surrealism, while he comically satirizes American culture (heavy emphasis on “comically”).

However, as we soon find out, that pleasant dressing of humor is all a rouse because underneath the knee slapping are deeply human stories about disempowered people trying desperately to change their lives.

And if you’re wondering why he performs this type of trickery, this lighthearted induction that draws us in only to put our hearts in a dirty rucksack and beat it until we ache somewhere deep in our soul, well, we might consider the philosopher Wittgenstein’s theory that the most profound and serious ideas can only be discussed in the form of jokes.

In his lead story “Civlwarland in Bad Decline,” the plot is comprised of an employee turned rogue sniper, tortured ghosts of the civil war, and a protagonist that can’t earn the respect of his family.

Each detail seems to vamp up the serious factor, yet by some type of witchcraft Saunders is able to make us laugh, and this is important because it’s only through the vehicle of comedy that we’re able to confront such tragic themes.

In “The 400-pound CEO,” the protagonist is constantly ridiculed and trapped in his inability to change, but this melancholy is counterbalanced with such details as a boss that conducts awkward S&M sessions after hours at the office and an aging beatnik waiter with Tourette’s. The oddball

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Author George Saunders takes readers on an emotional roller coaster, combining a host of different literary styles to achieve this effect. in the collection is the story’s “Isabelle,” which is a heartfelt chronicle of a man’s care of a disabled girl that leads to their friendship and the turmoil that surrounds them.

Here the laughs are put away and we get to see a different aspect of Saunder’s writing that’s somewhat analogous to a Lifetime drama, only well … good.

Oftentimes, characters lug around big, heavy chains of guilt in addition to their sense of powerlessness. In “The Wavemaker Faulters” the protagonist is haunted by his accidental murder of a teenage boy, the ghost of whom also haunts him by engaging in idle chitchat at night.

In “Off-loading for Mrs. Schwartz,” the main character is also regretful because of an action in his past and seeks a means of redemption.

In any case, the most suspenseful tool the author has at his disposal is the half-cocked gun of surrealism that Saunders holds you hostage with, threatening to turn the story on its head at any moment.

The possibility of a ghostly appearance or the sudden, jarring detail that let’s you know that you’re in some odd rendition of the future is one of the more excitable qualities about his stories.

The reader can never settle into the safe expectation of verisimilitude. Also included in the collection is Saunders’ novella “Bountyland,” which is a dystopic caricature of a world that has begun

to discriminate against “non-normals” or people with physical defects.

Think Gattica rewritten by the fast-quipping girl from Juno.

In this tale, a non-normal seeks out his sister who has been bought out of slavery and whisked away by an unsavory character.

His quest finds him busting out of the Medievalthemed carnival that he’s indentured to and thrust into various escapades that highlight themes of discrimination, capitalism, vanity and solipsism, all in the palatable tone of comedic hyperbole.

Maybe most hilarious is Saunders’ absurd corporate speak that pervades the dialogue and is at the same time a commentary about capitalist extremism.

Saunders’ prose will remind you of that cute girl who charms her way to your heart only to stake it with a stiletto heel, and this in a good way of course.

The emotional clothesline of all at once understanding that the characters are fragile and damaged, real people, only intensifies our resonance with them.

The experience may be the same kind of sudden and powerful realization that is provoked by Zen Koans.

If you are at all considering delving into the books of George Saunders, Civilwarland in Bad Decline is the ground zero of his work.

And if you want to find your laughs and tears somewhere else, well then I guess that’s your own prerogative.

SU Film Series: It’s a Wonderful LIfe Dec. 9 7 p.m.

Pugh Auditorium

Drink of the Week Final Exam Relief As final exams approach and time studying in the library increases, it is essential to take study breaks. Mix up a drink and allow yourself to relax. Here is a drink that is sure to help reduce your pre-exam anxiety.

3 oz Captain Morgan Parrot Bay coconut rum 2 oz amaretto almond liqueur 1 oz triple sec Pineapple juice Sprite soda Pour the Captain Morgan Parrot Bay coconut rum, amaretto almond liqueur and triple sec into a glass 3/4 filled with ice cubes. Stir and fill up the rest of the glass with equal portions of pineapple juice and Sprite.

Brittany Lietz didn’t think that indoor tanning could hurt her.

She didn’t know UV light from indoor tanning can actually increase your risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Brittany, a frequent indoor tanner since she was 17, was diagnosed with melanoma when she was 20.

She is a melanoma survivor, but current estimates show that one person dies from melanoma about every hour.

Don’t be one of them.

Indoor tanning is out.

The Ultimate

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Gift Guide

Take a break from studying to find the perfect gift for everyone this holiday

By Molly Dutmers | Asst. life editor

Friends & Siblings

The Quad is lit, the semester is winding down, and the craze of the holiday season is here. However, finding a great gift for everyone on your list does not have to be overwhelming or stressful.

If you decided not to brave the crowds on Black Friday to purchase gifts for all those special people in your life, here are some ideas for gifts that anyone would be pleased to receive.

•Wrap-around bracelets are very trendy right now. MIANSAI by Michael Saiger has a line of wrap-around bracelets that close with a fish hook.

Price: $55.00 at saturdaysnyc.com •Helen Ficalora charm necklaces are cute and affordable and make the perfect gift for a girlfriend or sister. With hundreds of charms to choose from, this is a gift that can easily be personalized. Price: $35.00 at shopbop.com.

•For friends or siblings that are going abroad next semester, a portable translator may help bridge a language barrier while in another country.

The Eurotalk Traveler by Lingo translates common words and phrases from English into Spanish, French, Italian, German and Greek. Price: $99.95 at shoebuy.com.

•For the video gamer, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may be at the top of their list. This game, released in November, has been flying off the shelves.

With versions for Xbox 360, PC, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii and DS, this is sure to be one of the most sought after gifts this season.

•The Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera is the picture-perfect present for anyone who enjoys taking photos.

This camera is a flashback to the days of Polaroids, the credit-card sized photos develop within two minutes. The camera comes with two packages of film and is available in white, pink or blue. Price: $130.00 at urbanoutfitters. com

Parents & Grandparents •For the chef in the family, Mario Batali’s latest self-titled cookbook will not disappoint. Award-winning chef and restaurateur, Batali shares 120 seasonal recipes with readers that any home cook could prepare. Price: $29.99 •Anyone who loves a strong cup of coffee will enjoy a Keurig Coffeemaker. These coffeemakers brew one cup at a time and are great at home or at the office. These handy appliances come in different colors and sizes. Price: $99.95 — $189.95 •The dad, uncle or grandfather who is always on the golf course will definitely appreciate personalized golf balls. Titleist, the most popular brand of golf balls on the professional circuit, is offering free personalization on orders of a dozen or more golf balls through the holiday season. Price: $24.95 — $44.99 for a dozen golf balls at golfballs.com •Oprah named the Victorinox Swiss Army USB flash drive as one of her “Favorite Things” for the 2011 Holiday season. This waterproof keychain and USB flash drive can hold four gigabytes of data, music or photographs.

Price: $35.00 at bhphtotvideo.com •The Roku LT, a Wi-Fi device that allows viewers to stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora and hundreds of other websites directly to their television.

This device works with almost any television and is a less expensive alternative to Apple TV. Price: $49.00 at amazon. com

Splurge •The Kindle Touch, a touch screen e-reader, comes at a much more affordable price than Apple’s iPad. With Amazon starting a new text book rental program, this could help any college student save money next semester. The touch screen also makes annotation much easier for students. Price: $99.00 at amazon.com •The iPhone 4S, Apple’s latest version

of the ever-sopopular iPhone does not disappoint. With the addition of iCloud, making it easier to back up contacts, music and apps, and Siri, a helpful voice control program, this is the best iPhone yet. Price: $199.99 •For those times that you just want to shut out the world, “Beats” by Dr. Dre are noise-cancelling headphones that make you feel like you are at a concert.

With a wide variety of cool colors and in-ear and over-ear options, anyone would be thrilled to un-wrap these. Price: $179.95 — $349.95 •A Patagonia down sweater vest is perfect for walking around campus on a brisk winter day.

These lightweight and windproof garments are attractive and make a great gift for girls and guys alike. Price: $150.00 •Also, be sure to check out the University Bookstores. Family members and friends of all ages will appreciate clothes and gift sets to show their support for the Demon Deacons.

After finals, the holidays should be a time to relax and de-stress. Don’t let the pressure of holiday shopping and preparations get you down. Enjoy your break and Happy Holidays!

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Concert Review | Emperor X

Wake Radio favorite Emperor X engages Krankies

By Carleigh Morgan | Staff writer

“Can I get some light please, can I get some light please, can I get some light please?” Chad Matheny said with a booming but cheerful voice, generating a chorus of chuckles from the crowd as he asked for the standardly dim lights of Krankies Coffeebar to be turned up a notch.

Hailing from L.A., but currently crashing in the cityscape of Richmond, Chad Matheny has been making music as Emperor X for over a decade.

His musical sensibilities and talents are incredibly dynamic: his record label, Bar None, lists his musical stylings as indie pop, but he also ranges from spacey (an adjective bestowed upon him by NPR), to hallucinatory to lowfi to noise folk.

His newest album, Western Teleport, was released this past year and has received attention, affection and constant airplay by the members of Wake Radio.

For reasons both unfortunate and unknown, Western Teleport is an exceptional album that deserves much more

than the quiet, unimpassioned reception it has been given by the music industry at large.

Chad noticed his album consistently charting at the top of Wake Radio’s lists, and volunteered to play a show in Winston-Salem to show his gratitude and meet the fan base.

Recorded over a period of three years, Western Teleport showcases the precise and complex guitar arrangements for Chad’s electric 12 string, and features poignant masterpieces that emphasize his ability to write sincerely and nonpretentiously about some pretty dense subjects.

Plate tectonics and personal relationships are featured in “A Violent Translation of the Concordian Headscarp;” the trials of attempted air conditioner repairs are documented in “Compressor Repair;” and “Allahu Akbar” deals with the operations of proto-militant religious fanatics. Western Teleport is well-written and well-crafted; its appeal is magnified by the clarity of the message that resides at the core of each song, which transforms them from complicated, oftentimes hard

to deconstruct narratives into songs with resonating universal significance.

Most of Emperor X’s live performance at Krankies consisted of songs from Western Teleport, with “Canada Day” eliciting a special amount of audience attention, head bobbing and singing along.

Seeing Emperor X perform was a radical delight. He possessed an unbridled and buzzing energy that spread epidemically into the crowd, drawing them nearer to him every time he emitted a careful calculated wail midsong.

With the lights uncharacteristically brighter than a romantically alluring dim, everyone on the floor at Krankies had a sharp view of Emperor X, who opted for a space in front of the stage surrounded by a semi-circle of fans.

His voice carried right through the show-goers and bounced off the industrial walls to envelop everyone in the sheer power and charm of his voice.

During the second song, Chad passed around records, CD’s and 7-inches to selected “volunteers” in the audience, whose duty was to request

tunes for him to cover. (He did say that he had a request for Seal’s “Kiss from A Rose” at his last show, which he obligingly fulfilled and nearly repeated upon the same temptation).

Very rarely does a performer engage with an audience the way Emperor X did that night: not only did Chad eventually fulfill every single song request (mine was for “Edgeless,” a complicated and vocally challenging doozy that he delayed until our in-studio recording session the following morn-

ing), but he also laughed and chatted with his fans casually and effortlessly, even ushering the audience over to his merchandise table where he conducted all of his transactions himself.

In a word, Emperor X is fantastic.

Guys and gals, go get some of his stuff because you will be a better human being for it. *To see photos of an in-studio session with Emperor X, listen to songs recorded live and hear the full interview, check out radio.wfu.edu.

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