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Trayvon Martin case rocks campus University

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By Sylvia Shank | Staff writer

The most peculiar thing about Trayvon Martin’s murder might be that people know something about it.

Statistically, it’s an anomaly. The FBI catalogued 13,000 successful homicides in 2010, which means there are an average of 37 murders happening each day.

Homicide, police corruption and racism are nothing new.

“It’s egregious, but these things happen everyday,” Kami Simmons, professor in the School of Law, said at the March 29 townhall meeting on the Trayvon Martin case.

But Trayvon’s everywhere in the media. Professors, President Obama, P. Diddy... they’re all asking what happened on February 16, the night Martin was walking to his dad’s girlfriend’s place, was spotted by a “night watchman” and shot dead.

The townhall meeting discussed legal and racial ramifications of the Trayvon case. On March 26 the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) also held a candlelight vigil, during which students called for the arrest of George Zimmerman.

A combination of police and prosecutorial discretion were factors in letting Zimmerman go free, yet recent facts have emerged that imply police negligence. For example, the police failed to photograph Zimmerman’s face, test Zimmerman for drugs (though they tested Martin), and carry out a proper investigation, all of which have kindled anger and charges of racism.

Trayvon’s case is sparking talk about racism and problematic law enforcement behavior, but these problems are not uniquely his. Reports of corrupt

Big Campus Connect sparks interaction

As the next class of Demon Deacons receives their acceptance letters, find out just who they are

By Amanda Lomax | Staff writer

Photo courtesy of the Winston-Salem Journal

Members from the Wake Forest community gathered for a vigil in remembrance of Trayvon Martin on March 26 at the Worrell Professional Center. officer behavior are almost normal. In fall and winter 2011, New York Times reported a series of charges against NYPD officers for crimes like planting drugs, fixing tickets and making unwarranted arrests as personal favors. “[The Trayvon case] is egregious,” Simmons said. “But as to why the media is paying such

[exclusive] attention? I ask myself all the time.”

Senior Latisha DiVenuto agrees that this case is receiving special attention from the media. She says it’s because the story evokes emotion and controversy, two natural viewer-boosters.

With the construction of the North Campus Residence Halls and Farrell Hall underway, the university has also set its sights on determining which students will be joining the Wake Forest community in the fall.

After wading through the record number of applications for the Class of 2016, the admissions staff mailed freshman notification letters on Friday, March 23.

According to Martha Allman, the Dean of Admissions, 11,321 applications were received for a freshman class of 1,220.

“That is a 16 percent increase in applications from last year,” Allman said.

The Admissions staff has worked for months recruiting, reading essays and interviewing potential students.

While more spots for freshmen have been made available than in years past, Wake Forest still proves to be a selective institution that lives up to its Top

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Barstool Blackout Upcoming concert tour draws ire from campus and community

Forums address current and future campus issues

By Meenu Krishnan | Editor-in-chief

Young women gyrating. Alcohol flowing freely. Girls in provocative poses. If you didn’t know better, you’d think that this is a strip club. In fact, it is the popular Barstool Blackout concert tour.

On April 11, the Barstool Blackout Tour, sponsored by the BarstoolU. com, will be coming to Ziggy’s, a venue located at the corner of Trade and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

The upcoming performance has triggered a backlash from community members and campus groups, given the fact that the organizer of the national tour, David Portnoy, has made jokes about rape, and many of the blog’s postings poke fun at sexual assault.

“One can dangerously infer from the blog site that men are violent by nature and that women deserve to be degraded,” Wanda Balzano, program

By Julie Huggins & Daniel Schwindt | Asst. news editors For many students, interactions with professors end when the classroom door closes. And a relationship with the administration is practically unheard of for a greater majority of students. This week’s Big Campus Connect sought to change that by bridging the gap between administration, faculty and the students at large.

“I think events like Big Campus Connect really strengthen communication between students, faculty and administration in the college. Such conversations lead to a better shared understanding of issues and concerns,” Jacquelyn Fetrow, Dean of the College, said. “From the side of the administration, we really want to know what you [the students] think about these issues so that we can together identify questions and possible answers to address those issues.”

“Let’s set a new bar for the world. Let Wake be the place that will transform the college world and the workforce.”

director of Women’s and Gender Studies, said. “This is absolutely unacceptable. However, the blog site reads that rape jokes are ‘blatantly satirical’ and infers that we should accept them on that basis.”

BarstoolU’s Blackout tours have been enormously popular around the country, and it does not seem that the Winston-Salem tour will be an exception. According to Ziggy’s co- owner Charles Womack, the show sold out 900 tickets in five days. A March 12 article in the Winston-Salem Journal documented a planned protest of the show by a group of Winston-Salem residents, who oppose Portnoy and the website. Though Portnoy has apologized for his past comments, many remain unconvinced.

“It is depressing to think that any young man or woman would patronize the Barstool’s Blackout Party at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem or indeed at any other location,” Balzano said.

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Journalists reveal world of child brides

On April 2 in the Annenberg Forum, students gathered to discuss one of those issues, the future of technology at the university. A panel comprised of faculty and administration addressed the forum, giving students an update on the current status of the university’s technology.

The panel was then opened to questions from students, which ranged from asking about future machines, the idea of tablets as a campus wide computing service and the idea of using a solid state drive. Other concerns were raised, such as the cost of switching to a Mac platform, the weight and functionality of future devices and training for students to be able to utilize the software already on laptops.

“We need your guidance on what to do next,” Rick Matthews, associate provost of technology, said. “This is a marvelous opportunity for you to tell us what we’re missing in terms of technology.

Let’s set a new bar for the world. Let Wake be the place that will transform the college world and the workforce.”

One element of the Big Campus Connect was the Deliberative Dialogues which brought students, faculty and administrators together in small

Take a second, and remember what it was like to be five years old. Now imagine being married to a boy a few years older than you or in some cases, a man old enough to be your grandfather.

This is the life of child brides around the world, as told in devastating detail by Cynthia Gorney in “Too Young to Wed: Uncovering the Secret World of Child Brides in the Middle East, Asia and Africa” at 6:30 p.m. on April 3 in Brendle Recital Hall, as part of Wake Forest’s ongoing collaboration with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

The speech was a continuation of a feature published in the June 2011 issue of National Geographic on child brides around the world.

The work of Gorney, a professor of journalism at the UC Berkeley, and the photographs of Stephanie Sinclair (who was unable to attend the lecture due to an assignment in Yemen) documents the lives of these young girls in gutwrenching detail.

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Justin Catanoso and Jon Sawyer moderated a Q&A session with National Geographic journalist Cynthia Gorney at the April 3 Voices of Our Time lecture.

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Brieflies 2012 Commencement Exercise and Baccalaureate speakers announced Charlie Ergen (MBA ‘76) and Jonathan T.M. Reckford have been announced as the Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers for this year’s ceremonies.

Ergen is the former chairman of satellite broadcaster Dish Network Corporation. The Commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on May 21 on Hearn Plaza. Reckford, the Chief Executive of Habitat for Humanity International, will deliver the Baccalaureate address at 11 a.m. on May 20 in Wait Chapel. Both ceremonies are ticketed events and not open to the general public.

University presents conference on connecting liberal arts to careers “Rethinking Success: Connecting Liberal Arts to Careers,” which will be held from April 11 to 13 in Benson University Center, will discuss the broader challenges faced by today’s liberal arts students face post-graduation. It will raise awareness and understanding among top academic officers and faculty regarding the career services function and how it impacts the value of the liberal arts education and the long-term viability of liberal arts institutions.

Notable speakers include Condoleezza Rice, former US Secretary of State and A.G. Lafley, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Procter & Gamble.

Wake Forest School of Law sponsors “Amendment One: The Facts” The Wake Forest chapter of the American Constitution Society will be hosting a discussion entitled “Amendment One: The Facts” at 12 p.m. on April 20 in the Worrell Professional Center. This event is designed to educate Wake Forest law and undergraduate students about the proposed amendment.

Presenters will include Landis Wade (‘83) a partner at McGuire Woods in Charlotte, Academic Dean Suzanne Reynolds, Professor Shannon Gilreath and Angela Yarber, pastor at Wake Forest Baptist Church. The first three will speak on the legal issues and Dr. Yarber on the faith. The event is free and open to the public.

Department of Sociology hosts lecture on women’s rights and Islam Zakia Salime, assistant professor of sociology at Rutgers University and author of a new book Between Feminism and Islam: Human Rights and Sharia Law in Morocco, will present a public lecture titled “Women’s Rights: Feminism, Islam and the Arab Spring.”

The lecture will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on April 9 in the Annenberg Forum in Carswell Hall.

The event is co-sponsored by the Middle East and South Asia studies program, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and the Department of Sociology.

For questions, contact Michaelle Browers at browerm@wfu.edu or (336) 758-3535.

Philosopher examines questions of heaven and hell in Carswell lecture The Department of Philosophy will be sponsoring a lecture entitled “Bell’s Hell: What Should Christians Think and Hope?” given by Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy at Baylor University.

The lecture will take place at 5 p.m. on April 19 in the Porter B. Byrum Welcome Center Auditorium.

The talk will address Rob Bell’s book Love Wins, as well as the issues of questions of heaven and hell before looking at Bell’s view of universalism. There will be a reception following the event.

University Police urges students to utilize Silent Witness program Silent Witness is an anonymous electronic crime reporting program offered by University Police. The program allows you to submit confidential information from any computer to the police. Tips about campus activity are investigated by University Police, while off campus activity is reported to the law enforcement agency in which the crime occurred.

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Student awarded Truman scholarship

By Lauren Gensler | Staff writer

The odds weren’t in her favor, and she had completed the daunting application in just one month.

So when J’Taime Lyons was called into President Hatch’s suite and told she had been named a 2012 Truman Scholar, she said it was the biggest surprise of her life.

“I screamed, cried, I was in utter disbelief,” Lyons, a junior from Whitakers, N.C., said.

“As a sociology major, many would have counted me out for a scholarship for potential lawmakers and lawyers,” Lyons said.

“But regardless, labels do not determine your work ethic and goals.”

Lyons was one of 54 college juniors selected by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, which has sought to recognize and support future public service leaders since 1975.

Applicants are chosen based on their academic and leadership accomplishments and their likelihood of becoming public service leaders. Each Truman Scholar can receive up to 30,000 dollars for graduate study. The next step for Lyons will be to attend the Truman Leadership Week, held in Liberty, Mo., May 17-22.

“There I will meet all the other fellows but also gain information on how to make the next big decisions in my life,” Lyons said. “Besides up to 30,000 dollars there is a vast network of public service leaders who are now a part of your family.”

After graduating in May 2013, Lyons plans to work for Teach for America.

“Education is no longer the equalizer it was intended to be, and in order to make change in this area I personally feel I need to have firsthand classroom experience,” Lyons said.

“Afterwards, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in public policy with a concentration on social and education policy,” Lyons said.

She says she hopes to use her scholarship funds to support her research at a top ten public policy school, preferably at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government or Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

On campus, Lyons is a resident advisor, member of the Judicial Council, co-chair of the student government public relations committee and vice president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She is also a campus campaign coordinator for Teach for America and writes for a blog called “Why Education Matters.”

Before last October, Lyons said she had no clue what the Truman Scholarship was. She said she heard about it from a friend and later heard someone bragging about it on a conference call.

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“My go-getter attitude led me to Google the scholarship, and it was a godsend,” said Lyons.

“It was support for everything I wanted to do.”

She applied for a nomination from Wake Forest over winter break and was one of four students to receive it in January. She submitted her final application on Feb. 7 and received word March 27.

“I told President Hatch it could not be true because my interview was horrible — I had never had such a horrible interview in my life — and that it had to be a mistake,” said Lyons. “Honestly, I am still in disbelief that I have been awarded this prestigious scholarship.”

Her advice to students eyeing the Truman Scholarship themselves: “Find your passion and not what is status quo.”

“Do not feel unmotivated when you see the amazing resumes of other scholars or your possible competition,” Lyons said. “What makes you ‘you’ is what will allow you to reach your goal.”

“Talk to Truman Scholars and remember there is no way you can do this alone,” Lyons said.

“Have tea with me at Starbucks. I will help you.”

Lyons is the 15th Truman Scholar at Wake Forest.

For more information and a list of the 2012 Truman Scholars, see www.truman.gov.

POLICE BEAT Miscellaneous • An offender mixed chlorine and rubbing alcohol together. The individual who was in charge of the event said that he had read on the internet that mixing chlorine and rubbing alcohol together would make “glow sticks.”

Someone at the party had mixed the chemicals in a mason jar. Dr. Cecil Price advised that the student be taken to Baptist Hospital. The report was filed at 9:48 p.m. on March 30.

• University Police responded to a call in reference to loud music. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed several individuals (approximately 200) in and around the perimeter of Polo and Martin Hall. Fraternity members agreed to shut down the party, but individuals refused to leave the area. Several cars were parked illegally in the area. WSPD was informed of the individuals that appeared to be in a confrontation headed toward Rosedale Circle. The report was filed at 1:06 a.m. on March 23.

• University police responded to a call in reference to a male student passed out near Subway.

Officers observed the male slumped over a wooden table and tried to talk to the subject. The subject was intoxicated and incoherent. The subject was transported to Student Health for observation.

The report was filed at 3:02 a.m. on March 30.

• WSPD responded to a call in reference to a hit and run. The offender had fled the scene and

was returning to the scene when officers tried to get the offender to stop. The offender failed to stop and WSPD officers followed his direction of travel and stopped him.

The offender stumbled out of the vehicle which had heavy front end damage.

The offender was handcuffed and arrested.

The magistrate did not find probable cause and released the offender to a friend. The victim refused medical treatment. The report was filed at 4:10 a.m. on March 24.

• WSPD conducted a traffic stop when the offenders vehicle made an illegal turn. It was determined that marijuana was being used in the vehicle. The offender admitted to having some and turned it over to the officers. The offender was issued a state citation for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. The driver of the car did not receive a citation. The report was filed at 11:16 a.m. on March 27.

Underage Consumption • WSPD responded to this residence in reference to a large party on Reynolda Road.

When officers arrived, students scattered and hid in the residence. Only two students were found to have consumed alcohol underage and were issued state citations. The report was filed at 3:41 a.m. on March 29.

Property Damage • Unknown subject(s) broke a window in Collins Hall while playing soccer in the courtyard, The report was filed at 10:21 p.m. on March 26.

• Unknown subject(s) damaged a window pane on an entrance door of Building 10 in North Campus Apts. The report was filed at 8:30 a.m. on March 29.

• Unknown subject(s) damaged a window pane on an entrance door of the main lounge in Kitchin Hall. The report was filed at 10:30 a.m. on March 30.

• WSPD responded to a call in reference to a house break-in. The offender entered the residence through an unlocked door and went into the victims bedroom, continuing into the bathroom.

The offender was intoxicated and thought he was at a friend’s house.

The victim declined to press charges and the offender was taken to Forsyth County Detention Center to sober up before being released.

The report was filed at 3:41 a.m. on March 29.

• A student was observed rolling joints of marijuana on a bank just off the edge of Lot H by WFUPD officer.

A report was taken and marijuana was placed in evidence. The student was very polite and cooperative. The report was filed at 11:13 a.m. on April 1.

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Tornadoes flatten homes, disrupt flights in North Texas At least two reported tornadoes tore through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on April 3, and as many as a dozen twisters touched down. The destruction, which tossed trucks in the air and demolished hundreds of houses, left thousands without power. Despite the intensity of the storms, however, only a handful of people were hurt and no fatalities have been reported. Dozens of planes were in the air when the storms touched down, and more than 110 planes were damaged by hail in the storms.

Theater bombing in Somalia kills 10, wounds dozen On Wednesday, April 3, a suicide bomber attacked Somalia’s National Theater, which had recently reopened for the first time in 20 years, killing 10 and wounding at least a dozen more. The attack came as Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali stood at the podium to deliver a speech.

He survived unharmed, but the president of Somalia’s Olympic committee and the head of its soccer federation were among the dead. The Islamist militant group alShabab used its official Twitter feed to claim responsibility for the bombing.

Obama signs STOCK Act, bans Congress insider trading President Barack Obama signed legislation on April 3 barring members of Congress, the president and thousands of federal workers from profiting from insider information. The new law lets the public see more of government officials’ financial dealings, yet some members of congress said that it fell short.

Lawmakers abandoned an earlier proposal to require public reports from people who gather information from Congress and sell it.

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“A story about [someone] murdering a person from the same race [won’t] be as tear jerking or emotionally provoking as a story where [someone] murders a person from a different race,” she said.

Senior Chelsea Privette was in a discussion when a friend mentioned an Iraqi woman who was beaten to death last week.

A note found on the woman’s body read “Go home, terrorist.”

Privette was surprised. “I knew nothing about that,” she said, “[whereas] any case that puts black against white gets national attention.” Simmons talks about the accumulation of incidents as a source of the huge response from the black community and other civil rights groups.

“I think it’s a powder keg,” Simmons said. “People are already tired and frustrated, and eventually they hit a certain limit.”She likened it to 1991 when Latasha Harlins, age 15, was shot in a convenience store for

“stealing juice.”

The incident received enormous media attention and the AfricanAmerican community joined together to seek justice. “But in [Latasha’s] case, at least a jury heard the facts,” Simmons said.

Right now, that’s more than Sanford has done. Simmons says the Sanford Police are actually within their legal right to refrain from charging or prosecuting.

“We give a lot of police discretion in our society,” Simmons said, “so if there’s a bar fight and the police show up ... they can decide whether or not they want to arrest anyone.”

Prosecutors have similar discretion over who is charged for a crime. “If new evidence is coming to light,” Simmons said, “the prosecutor has the discretion to say, ‘Nah, we don’t think we have enough.’”

That’s why Simmons wants a charge, a trial and a jury.

The facts are sketchy, she knows, but a full investigation put before a jury could finally sort out some of the events. In the townhall meeting,

the room was laughing with one of the panelists, Chris Hill of the North Carolina Justice Center.

Hill was discussing Joe Oliver, Zimmerman’s African-American “friend” who came forward.

“One of the interesting things about Joe Oliver,” Hill said, “is that he doesn’t really know George Zimmerman at all... People just assumed, ‘Oh! He’s a black guy who says he’s a friend... so [Zimmerman] must not be racist.”

At this point, with the room still laughing, Simmons leaned into the mike and said, “I’ll play devil’s advocate here. I don’t think anyone in this room knows George Zimmerman.”

Another reason she wants an actual trial to resolve the Trayvon Martin case, as opposed to speculation.

Here in Winston-Salem, there are over 25 cold case homicides. Isaiah Dejohn Brooks was 13 years-old when he was shot and killed in 2006, and his unsolved murder is among the unsolved cases listed at wspd.org.

Another strange incident happened in Chicago in 2005, though it didn’t make much a stir in the media. Howard

Morgan, former Chicago police officer, got pulled over for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. What followed is a mystery with Morgan, an African-American, taking 28 bullets and the officers (four of them, all white) leaving him for dead.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports, “Unlike the Trayvon case, Morgan’s wife and supporters have had a difficult time getting the media to pay attention to the case even though it involved a volatile mixture of cops and race.”

The twist here is that Morgan survived the attack and got charged with murder.

The sketchiness in Howard’s situation mimics the hazy details, the contradictory eye witness reports, and the elusive racial slur of the Trayvon Martin case.

And because not much is certain in the tragedy of Trayvon, Simmons wants Zimmerman charged.

She wants him tried.

And she wants a jury to look at all the facts and do what the justice system is there for: decide.

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groups to discuss different facets of campus culture.

In particular, the dialogues focused on three areas that students, faculty and administrators have pointed to as areas to be improved: the engagement of the community, the status of the intellectual community and the inclusivity of the university.

“We’re trying to do two things. We thought this was a really good way to bring about some change,” Katy Harriger, chair of the political science department and leader of the initiative, said.

“Partly because we think that culture is not going to change unless students have ownership in it and unless everybody in the community is working together.” Harriger also expressed her desire to see the deliberation process expand in future years.

“This can generate some across the community sense of purpose, but the truth is we have a larger long term goal,” Harriger said.

“We feel that if you can get a group of people trained in this method of talking about things that it is also a way to respond quickly to issues that come up.”

“The old way of the town hall, and research backs this up, is not a very effective way of dealing with it. It’s really just venting,” Harriger said.

Harriger stated that the long term goal of the initiative is to develop a cadre of people trained in doing deliberation.

At the moment the deliberative dialogues include 20 moderators. “Our goal is to build up that group,” Harriger said.

The Big Campus Connect also included a Coffee with Students, Flag Football and a cook-out for students, faculty and families on Davis field.

Though the Big Campus Connect brought a wide variety of students, faculty and staff together to discuss a broad range of university issues, it is still left to the student body to make their voices be heard on the issues.

“I, personally, try to meet regularly with the Student Government Executives, so that we can keep each other aware of concerns and questions,” Fetrow said.

Fetrow explained that she and other administrators would welcome the opportunity to meet with student groups on a regular basis. “We really want ­­— and need -— to know what you [the students] think, so that we know what needs to be

addressed,” Fetrow said. “I would encourage the students to suggest how students and administrators could more effectively interact and communicate with each other. Without the involvement of the students, we can only guess at what is most “The old way of the town hall, and research

backs this up, is not a very effective way of dealing with it. It’s really just venting.”

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important.” Although the group discussions have produced broad guidelines and ideas for how to tie all the elements of campus and academic life together, it still remains to be seen how best to effect change within the university system. Harriger explains that it will take some time before true change develops fully on campus.

Harriger hopes to see greater coordination through the deliberative process and through future campus events.

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25 National University ranking by the U.S. News and World Reports. The Admissions staff has also tried to continue to increase diversity on campus.

Of the admitted students, 22 percent are from North Carolina, 28 percent are minority students and 3 percent are international students.

By dropping the requirement for students to submit SAT and ACT test scores in May 2008, Allman hoped to attract more underrepresented students. Wake Forest was the first top 30 national American university to make submitting test scores optional.

Despite the change, the admitted students have still maintained a high level of academic ability.

Wake Forest has even risen from 30th to 25th from 2008 to 2012 by U.S. News and World Report.

Admitted students are accepted based on a combination of academic “I love that so many people are interested in becoming a part of Wake Forest. ”

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record, admissions essays, extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation.

According to the Undergraduate Admissions T:11.5” website, “the university

seeks intelligent, curious and highly motivated students who are interested in a lifetime of learning and in using their knowledge in service to humanity.”

As admitted students come to visit Wake Forest in droves over the next few weeks, the university that they see now may be very different from the one they end up graduating from.

Some students have expressed concern over the expansion of campus buildings and student body.

“I love that so many people are interested in becoming a part of Wake Forest,” senior Holly Tyrell said.

“It has been my home for the past four years and I absolutely love being a part of this community. However, I (and I’m sure many other students will agree with me) chose this school

because of its smaller size.” Tyrell argued that if Wake continues to expand the student population, it may eventually lose the sense of intimacy and closeness that is so unique and special to this school.

Students feel the progression of the university will only improve Wake Forest’s ranking and thus make their degree more valuable.

While there are conflicting opinions about the path Wake Forest is taking, most students are eager to welcome future Demon Deacons.

“As a graduating senior, it is so wonderful to hear that the incoming class is going to be a stellar addition to our proud history!” senior Tim Nicodemus said.

“I am leaving this school into your hands. Make Mother so Dear proud!”

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Choice of Commencement speaker prioritizes ties to business

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n April 3, it was announced that Charlie Ergen, the former chairman of Dish Network Corporation and EchoStar Communications, will deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2012.

With this announcement, the university continues its threeyear run of bringing figures in the business world to campus for Commencement (Kenneth Chenaul, CEO of American Express, spoke in 2010, and Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, gave the 2011 address).

We as an editorial staff are extremely disheartened by the university’s choice to consistently cater to only one portion of the student body.

In an editorial written last year (“University should look outside business realm for Commencement,” 4/21/11), we urged the administration to select a speaker from outside the business world in the future to ensure a diversity of perspectives.

By bringing Ergen to campus, however, the university has clearly decided to prioritize its ties to the business world.

In doing so, the administration has emerged as an entity completely out of touch with the needs and wants of the student body.

Was this decision motivated by the potential for future donations?

Are we solely interested in marketing ourselves as a businessfriendly university?

In a key election year in a swing state, would it not have been apt to bring a political speaker to campus?

There is no doubt that Ergen is qualified — he co-founded a small company and transformed it into a hugely successful business.

Nevertheless, a Commencement address should speak to all of the students, not one portion of them.

We are not just business students.

We are future doctors and lawyers, politicians and academics.

We are future journalists and artists, scientists and teachers.

There was a time in Wake Forest’s recent history when we treasured this interdisciplinary, liberal arts perspective that makes this university the distinct intellectual breeding ground it is.

In the recent past, the university has hosted such varied speakers as former first lady Barbara Bush in 2001, John McCain in 2002,

Michael Bloomberg in 2003, Colin Powell in 2004, New York Times columnist David Brooks in 2007 and Vice President Joseph Biden in 2009.

What happened to this diversity in thought?

What are we saying to students not involved in the Schools of Business?

By bringing yet another businessman for the third year in a row, the administration fundamentally undermines its socalled “dedication” to the student voice.

If we look at the 2012 Commencement speakers at Wake Forest’s peer schools, there is a clear dedication to liberal arts speakers at these universities.

Katie Couric will be speaking at the University of Virginia, Michael Bloomberg at UNC Chapel Hill, Sanjay Gupta at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Jim Lehrer at the College of William & Mary.

So, respectively — an awardwinning journalist, the current mayor of New York City, a neurosurgeon and media personality and the executive editor for PBS NewsHour.

Yet, Wake Forest, a top-25 university known for its liberal arts education, is hosting a business figure for the third year running.

It’s clear that the issue does not lie in Wake Forest’s inability to attract prominent and distinguished speakers.

Beyond our history of distinguished Commencement speakers, the university has had a number of notable figures come to campus this semester. For example, Condoleeza Rice is coming to the university next week as part of the “Rethinking Success” Conference.

A host of impressive writers and thinkers participated in the inaugural Words Awake!

Conference two weekends ago.

So why is the university unable to feature one non-business commencement speaker three years in a row?

We keep hearing that the administration is an advocate for the students.

We keep hearing that the administration wants to listen to the student body. Yet, they are continuing to ignore a substantial portion of the campus community.

So, when the administration says they want the students to be involved in critical decisions, we ask — where is the evidence?

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Breaking the Wake Forest Bubble | Hamlin’s Ramblins

Spring has sprung in nearby Reynolda Gardens Beautiful nature lies just beyond campus

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t appears as though spring has finally arrived for good — sunshine and warmth is here to stay, and students have taken to the Quad for long hours of the day.

It’s the time of the year when academics seem to fall to the back burner in favor of Frisbees, footballs and picnic blankets. Students flock to nature, whether in the form of a day trip to Pilot Mountain, runs through campus or tanning on Davis Field.

I challenge anyone to have a bad day after wandering through the rows of exotic plants and beautiful flora.

However, one of our closest and most exciting opportunities for exploration remains underutilized and a secret to the majority of our undergraduate body.

Behind Winston Hall lies an unassuming path leading to Reynolda Village. Usually untraveled by students, with the exception of the daily runners and walkers, Reynolda Village rarely gets student visitors.

Most students tend to overlook this enchanting location as the shops and restaurants come with a price tag that is beyond a college budget.

Yet, Reynolda Village is far more than just a collection of overpriced shops. Take for example the START Gallery, aptly named for the student art which resides inside.

The university art department is one of many hidden gems on our campus.

Tucked away in the questionably attractive building known as Scales, our students create works of museum quality.

Perhaps due to the lack of artistic bones in my body, I marvel at the works that hang in the START Gallery. I can’t even

begin to imagine the labor and effort put forth by my peers.

Just beyond the START Gallery sits the Reynolda Gardens.

Nestled between the Reynolda House and Reynolda Road, the gardens provide an escape from the daily monotonies of life.

Spring is the absolute perfect time to finally take a stroll into the gardens as pinks, blues, yellows and greens spring up from the ground to provide a relief from the exams, papers and projects that consume our lives.

Soon, the rose bushes will begin to bloom, attracting new visitors and new species of life to the gardens.

I challenge anyone to have a bad day after wandering through the rows of exotic plants and beautiful flora.

The Reynolda House provides yet another opportunity for exploration.

Even if you were to remove the art gallery that sits inside, the house alone would be a treasured museum of American artworks.

Built in 1917, the Reynolda House once stood at the overseer of over 1,000 acres of land including modern day Reynolda Village, the gardens and Lake Katherine.

Unfortunately, it took until my senior year to discover all the wonders that exist around Reynolda Village. Walking and hiking trails intercut the woods surrounding the property, allowing students to escape from the conundrums and terrors of post-college life and take a break from the struggles of Wake Forest.

As the weather continues to warm and the cloudless days add up in numbers, I challenge all students, faculty and staff members and administrators to take advantage of the exciting options that reside in Reynolda Village. Next time you are looking for an escape or a leisurely stroll, walk on down the path behind Winston Hall.

With only a little more than a month left in school, now more than ever it is important to make the most of our precious opportunities.

Don’t graduate or leave for the summer without exploring and embracing the marvel that is just a short walk away.

Throw on a pair of comfortable shoes and meander on over to the gardens.

Take time enjoy the smallest of wonders in our lives.

It’s high time we all finally slow down and smell the roses — literally.

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

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Romney left with three strong VP options Michael Owen Staff columnist

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s Mitt Romney looks to further shore up his status as the presumptive GOP nominee this Tuesday, April3, with a win in the Louisiana primary, one question is starting to enter into the national scene: who will be his vice presidential pick be?

The answer is a simple one: Romney will choose a conservative. Romney’s 2012 election effort has, up until this point, largely been based upon his electability.

Romney’s blue state business background firmly places him near the center left of the party.

Up until this point, Romney has performed poorly in the deep South, losing to evangelical friendly candidates Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich.

However, it is safe to say that states such as Alabama and Louisiana will firmly be in Republican grasp come Election Day. Historically, centrist GOP nominees have picked vice presidential hopefuls that reside solidly in their ideological right.

Any one of these three conservative darlings would have likely seized the nomination in this election cycle, and would be an ideal choice for Romney’s campaign going forward.

Instead of going with Joe Lieberman in 2008, McCain chose Sarah Palin.

Likewise, George H.W. Bush went with Dan Quayle, who was a conservative favorite back in 1988.

In order to assuage any fears that a Romney White House wouldn’t essentially be a Republican reincarnation of the current Obama regime, Romney needs to select a prominent, highly regarded conservative GOP hopeful who declined to run in 2012.

Three names immediately come to mind: Marco Rubio, Chris Christie and Bobby Jindal.

Any one of these three conservative darlings would have likely seized the nomination in this election cycle, and any would be an ideal choice for Romney’s campaign going forward.

Senator Marco Rubio, the young Tea Party favorite from Florida, immediately comes to mind as an excellent choice for a running mate.

After dethroning gubernatorial incumbent Charlie Crist in the primaries, Rubio rode a wave of national publicity into the U.S. Senate

and has been highly touted as an eventual presidential hopeful.

His young energetic appeal with conservative credentials energizes the base and provides a stark contrast with the rather unexciting, establishment poster boy Romney.

His Hispanic background and swing state origins could help secure a hotly contested Florida and finally cater to the Hispanic vote, something the GOP has failed to do in recent years.

However, Marco Rubio has stated that he isn’t interested in being involved in the 2012 election cycle, save his Mitt Romney endorsement.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is another potential partner in the quest for the 2012 Holy Grail.

While it is questionable that Christie could carry a historically blue state (he defeated a Democratic challenger by roughly 5 percent in 2009), Christie has a reputation for being exceptionally outspoken, something that could create a lively vice presidential debate between him and Joe Biden, considering Biden’s historical tendency for verbal gaffes.

During his tenure as governor, Christie signed into effect a payroll tax cut, something that is expected to save workers roughly $190 million.

While vetoing the same-sex marriage bill, he has nominated the first openly gay man and first Asian American to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal would be a historic choice, as he would represent the first Indian American to ever appear on a national ticket.

Largely popular, Jindal was re-elected in 2009 with a landslide 70 percent of the vote and was considered to be a VP choice for John McCain.

He has received bipartisan praise for his handling of Hurricane Gustav in 2008, going as far as rejecting a chance to speak at the Republican National Convention so he could better focus on Louisiana’s needs after the storm.

Bobby Jindal, a Roman Catholic convert, is known for his social conservatism, toting a 100 percent pro-life voting record and “A” rating on Second Amendment rights, two issues that still gets Romney into his fair share of hot water.

Since becoming governor, Bobby Jindal has cut roughly $1 billion in taxes in his state, promoting investment and the expansion of capital.

If Mitt Romney indeed secures the GOP nomination, it is very likely that he will follow historical precedent and select one of these three men as a running mate.

Any one of these three picks (especially Rubio and Jindal) fit the bill as true conservatives that should energize the GOP base and catapult Romney into presidential contention.

Michael Owen is a junior history major from Hendersonville, N.C.

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Electoral college has lost significance and support Cameron Atwood

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s the Republican primary cycle draws nearer to conclusion, it is nearly impossible to avoid being swept into the media soap opera that is the U.S. presidential election.

The lies, scandals and constant drama swirling around the race has grown to the point that it is more difficult to pinpoint a candidate’s stance on an issue than to recount their sordid sexual history or name the Swiss bank where their money is hidden.

As a voter, I can’t help but feel as though I’m going to be casting a ballot for the winner of America’s Next Top Model rather than the leader of the free world.

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly where the transition from vital selection process to controversy-laden media circus occurred, but the end result is clear: a presidential contest decided less by leadership ability than propaganda.

Every election, it is as though the public is being told once more that they are too ignorant and foolish to directly choose a leader.

Established during the nation’s infancy, the college system was primarily created to create a buffer between the uneducated masses and the selection of the president.

In a time when literacy was a rarity and formal education all but nonexistent, it was perhaps a sensible creation that prevented incapable con artists from taking power by fooling the electorate.

Now, when the nation boasts a 99 percent literacy rate and just over 75 percent high school graduation, the electoral system stands as a direct insult to all American citizens.

Every election cycle, it is as though the public is being told once more that they are too ignorant and too foolish to directly choose a leader.

Four times since the inception of this nation the Electoral College has appointed a winner not chosen by the people.

At best, the results of these decisions have been competent but forgettable leaders, historical placeholders for events far beyond their own scope.

At worst, they resulted in the appointment of arguably the most unpopular and disliked president in U.S. history.

Perhaps most shocking of all is the lack of reform.

After the 2000 election between Bush and Gore, when the so-called loser of the election had over half a million more votes than the man who took office, there was much outcry for a truly direct election.

Since then, the voices demanding that everyone’s vote be counted equally have faded into the background, continually ignored by all levels of government capable of affecting a change.

Between the PAC system and Electoral College, the idea of electing the best man for the job has all but flown out the window.

Who knows, perhaps the extremely wealthy and well-connected individuals running both of these systems really do know what is best for the nation.

Perhaps they are doing the people a favor by taking the most difficult parts of the decision out of the public’s hands.

Even so, maybe it is finally time to let the 99 percent whose lives are governed by these decisions actually have a fair and equal opportunity to select the most qualified and compassionate leader for the job.

Stephen Colbert, host of The Colbert Report and a primary news source for many college students, brought much of the dysfunction into the public eye recently by forming a Super PAC, the primary source of funds for presidential candidates.

Through his satirical treatment of the process, which highlighted repeatedly the incredibly loose restrictions on political action committee donations and fund allocation, Colbert brought to light the unmatched power and role of the almighty dollar in determining who will run the country for the next four years.

In essence, the people never even have the option to vote for the best leader, merely the best from a pool of the incredibly wealthy and well-connected.

Logically and historically speaking, this isn’t the best group from which to draw the person responsible for protecting the interests of the common man.

As if to add insult to injury, the entire façade is capped off by a direct insult to the American Cameron Atwood is a junior psychology major from Ennice, N.C. people in the form of the Electoral College.

Journalist debacle highlights issue of freedom of press Danny Wadler Guest columnist

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ndrea McCarren is a renowned television journalist who currently works for CBS News in our nation’s capital.

During the Clinton administration, she worked as a White House correspondent and frequently traveled with the president on Air Force One. Her work has influenced state legislatures, been exhibited at Congressional hearings and has been used for law enforcement training across the nation.She is the recipient of numerous Emmy Awards and other prestigious awards including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award for journalistic achievement.

Being an esteemed journalist comes with a responsibility to support the freedom of press and to foster similar values in other American citizens, especially young people.

Minors, due to their inability to vote are often wrongly believed to be apathetic. Often, the only medium available for them to express their opinions is something as trivial as a high school newspaper. Yet last week, McCarren, due

to her own agenda, inadvertently advocated the temporary censorship of one such newspaper.

McCarren’s children, who attend BethesdaChevy Chase (B-CC) High School in Maryland, became the target of bullying after WUSA-TV’s (CBS station in Washington, D.C.) extensive investigation of underage alcohol consumption in the D.C. area. When the B-CC newspaper The Tattler planned to publish a feature related to McCarren’s own investigation, McCarren complained to the school administration, worried that the feature on the drinking incident would only make the bullying issue worse.

As a result, the school pulled the issue, and the student journalists’ First Amendment privileges were denied, as unlikely as it sounds, by a professional journalist. The article included a photo of McCarren on the job along with the headline “B-CC teenagers, according to media, drunk” but made no reference to McCarren’s family or familial connections to the school.

The target of The Tattler article, if it can be said that the article even had a target, was not McCarren’s children, but rather CBS News’ sensationalist approach to journalism.

Many among the national journalist community, as well as a large group of outraged

student protesters, have been quick to blame McCarren for the censorship, but she is not entirely at fault. She was only following her

As a result, the school pulled the issue, and the student journalists’ First Amendment privileges were denied, as unlikely as it sounds, by a professional journalist. instinct and looking out for the safety of her own children. This conflict of interests should not be one to jeopardize her professional career.

Rather, the school administration was the driving force behind the recall. While it was right to prioritize the safety of its students above all else, the administration did not handle the situation tactfully.

Just because a school has the authority to censor school-sponsored publications, does not mean that it should, especially if the publication is absent of malice. There is no reason to believe that censoring the newspaper mitigated the bullying problem in any manner.

In fact, since the censorship has brought McCarren and her family the attention of the entire nation, the bullying problem may have only gotten worse. The school wrongly disciplined the school’s newspaper because the newspaper was not the source of the problem.

The students attacking McCarren’s family were the source of the problem. More effort should have been directed towards disciplining them.

When conflicts arise between the expressive freedoms of three separate parties, like those of CBS News, The Tattler, and the school bullies, those with malicious intent — in this example, the bullies — must be the ones to be put down.

Fortunately, the school reversed its decision, and the original issue of The Tattler was distributed after a brief delay. But it was too late for the school to avoid a national commotion.

The freedom of the press is more highly valued by adolescents than most of the general public realizes, and this mistake should not be repeated by any school administration in the future.

Danny Wadler is a freshman from Potomac, M.D.

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Lack of student involvement cheapens SG race

Social media has overtaken actual interest in election Kevin Smith Guest columnist

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n Monday April 2 in Annenberg Forum, candidates in the Student Government elections were all in attendance for what would be a debate highlighted with articulate responses from capable candidates as well as discourse and dissection of pivotal administrative decisions.

The night even ushered in a bit of drama when the Elections Committee abruptly announced that one of the presidential candidate’s name would no longer appear on the ballot.

The debate was remarkable in setting the stage for the next leaders of the student body to declare themselves fit for the coveted executive positions in the Student Government.

Yet, one aspect was missing: the presence of the student body. As I scanned the audience,

I quickly realized that a head count of those in attendance would probably take about as much time as the buffering of a five second video clip on YouTube.

Amongst those actually in attendance, many were members of Student Government while others were affiliates of the candidates’ campaigns.

It’s unfortunate that campus organizations will spend countless hours of planning and budget maneuvering, yet they will not be able to tell you a single fact about the Treasurer elect who will be overseeing the Student Budget Advisory Committee.

This is undoubtedly problematic. In the mist of such a crucial moment in our undergraduate experience at Wake Forest, it seems as though we have taken to social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to express our concerns rather than voicing our strong opinions in a more literal sense. While one may gain pleasure

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from amassing a series of likes after posting a status update about the horrid parking crisis at hand, I am quite certain that President Hatch, university executives or any other administrators will not take time out of their busy schedules to examine your resentful statuses and tweets.

Throughout the world, members of societies often waive the right to participate in political activities due to the notion that issues and circumstances have no direct effect on them.

However, whether it is the restructuring of certain councils or the rigorous construction plans that have went underway, even graduating seniors have reason, and I would dare to say obligation to pay close attention to events like this.

If the happenings that shape the current state of university affairs stir us to the point that we have to frequently take to the internet to express our discontent, then wouldn’t it make sense to ensure that we attend events that will lead us to making a more informed decision during elections?

These elected executives serve the greater student body in a myriad of ways but perhaps the most important is that they function as liaison between our voices and university administration. To remedy this issue, I suggest

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that from now on it be mandatory for a designated representative from each campus funded or chartered organization to attend debates and any other events involving the elections that are open to the public forum.

It’s unfortunate that campus organizations will spend countless hours of planning and budget maneuvering, yet they will not be able to tell you a single fact about the Treasurerelect who will be overseeing the Student Budget Advisory Committee.

While I believe that all of the newly elected student executives will do an extraordinary job in their leadership roles, I fear that the SG race is in jeopardy of being deeply tainted by a popularity contest and the ability to print out flyers with silly puns related to the names of candidates in order to attract voters.

I would like to believe that everyone who participated in voting did so based upon informed opinions of each candidate.

However, given the lackluster turnout in Annenberg Forum, I certainly have great doubt.

Kevin Smith is a senior English and political science major from Wilson, N.C.

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These figures represent the results of the April 3 SG Elections, which led to run-off elections between Tré Easton and Taylor Anne Adams for President, David Samsel and Caroline Potter for Secretary and Nick Lee and Storm Saponaro for Treasurer.

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“Take a look at the Barstool U blog site: it is racist, misogynistic and homophobic. The content of what I could bear to read on the site was written to incite and justify violence.”

Despite being aware of the organization’s record, some students are still choosing to attend Barstool Blackout.

“Although I don’t condone some of the things the organization has said or done, it isn’t exactly Wake’s place to say whether we can or cannot participate,” junior Mia Wohl said. “The tour is coming to a venue outside of Wake and is not affiliated with the school, so they have no say in who attends. We are all adults and can make our own decisions of how to have fun, and we can take our own risks.”According to Peyton Risley, associate director of Campus Life, Andrew Callahan, president of the Interfraternity Council, and Hailey Rowan, president of Panhellenic Council, fraternity and sorority members were informed about the accusations of sexism and racism surrounding BarstoolU. A pledge to boycott the event has circulated among fraternity and sorority members. “While we are highly encouraging sorority women not to attend the event because of the degrading comments and message BarstoolU has said about women, we are not telling them that they aren’t allowed to go,” Rowan said.

Callahan affirmed this sentiment, saying that he was responsible for informing fraternity members of Barstool’s record.

“So I reached out to the fraternity presidents and I told them that I believe Barstool is a site that fuels sexism as well as a site that blatantly objectifies and demeans women.”Fraternity and sorority members who still plan to attend will

be doing so as individuals, and many have been told not to wear Greek-affiliated attire. Campus women groups, like the newly formed Gender Equality Allies, similarly condemned BarstoolU and the upcoming Blackout concert.

“We’re trying to get the word out about how detrimental it is for people to go to this event,” Amy Shackelford, a member of Gender Equality Allies, said.

“I think a lot of people don’t know about this, and ignorance is not bliss. I hope that this is something Wake Forest students are not for.”

Other students emphasized that this is an offcampus event that offers a social experience for all students, regardless of their campus affiliations. “We very rarely have any community-wide events that take place off-campus that are available to anyone socially,” an anonymous senior said. “This is one of those events.”

“While the Barstool Tour may have had some bad press, I have heard from friends at other schools that they had a blast so I’m choosing to go,” Wohl added. After news broke of the pledge circulating among campus groups, Barstool posted an anonymous and retaliatory blog post.

“Who the fuck are they to tell students what entertainment they can and can’t like? Who are they to tell them what jokes they can and can’t laugh at? This is some first amendment bullshit,” the post read.

For Balzano, Barstool’s message is absolutely unacceptable. “I just cannot imagine who in the world would even think of being part of what is clearly an ignorant, sordid, corrupt, moneymaking operation,” Balzano said. “I am all for young people having fun, but where is the fun in this sleazy business? Wake Forest students ought to know better than to waste their money on that party, and they should start asking themselves the question of who or what is behind it and why.”

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At first blush, the tradition of child marriage seems undoubtedly brutal, and Gorney made no attempt to contradict that.

Gorney’s lecture, however, presented a more nuanced view of the tradition, which as she repeatedly emphasized, is not bound to one religion, culture or geographic region.“When I first got the call to complete this assignment, I didn’t think that it would be complex at all,”Gorney said. “It just seemed wrong. But soon I began to see the multiplicity of forces at work.”

Gorney related one particularly striking anecdote in which Rajani, a five-year-old Rajasthani girl in India, was carried lovingly to her wedding. The families who marry off their little girls, as Gorney discovered, believed they were giving them the best

possible life. Often, girls who are married are protected from sexual assault and are frequently in better financial circumstances. After Gorney’s lecture concluded, Justin Catanoso, senior lecturer and director of journalism, and Jon Sawyer, founding director of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, moderated a Q&A session with Gorney.

One of the first questions dealt with how to stop child marriage.

Gorney highlighted the complexity of the tradition, relating how grandmothers and mothers are often responsible for perpetuating it.

The best way to stop child marriage, Gorney says, is education. The girls must be allowed to attend school in a safe environment, where they can learn about other options open to them. There is hope that change is coming. Gorney related the story of Sunil, a young girl who

successfully stood up to those trying to marry her off. Gorney touched on the blurry line between journalistic integrity and humanitarian intent.

“There was nothing I could do in that situation [watching Rajani’s marriage] but take notes and try not to cry,” Gorney said.

Later, Gorney was approached by a non-profit organization to help fund one young woman’s post-high school education.

Though initially grappling with maintaining journalistic objectivity, she realized she couldn’t pass up an opportunity to help.

“Neutrality didn’t apply here,” Gorney said. Gorney and Sinclair’s work seems to represent a new kind of humanitarian journalism.

“Cynthia and Stephanie are helping to redefine the purpose of modern journalism,” Sawyer said. “They give hope to a vital profession.”

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Olafia Kristinsdottir The sophomore from Iceland talks about her transition, her favorite golfer and the first time she picked up a golf club.

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MEN’S GOLF 04/07 Gary Koch Invite 04/08 Gary Koch Invite 04/20 ACC Champs TRACK AND FIELD 04/06 Auburn Invite 04/07 Auburn Invite 04/13 Kent Invite

Despite big upset against Tar Heels, series ends in dramatic walk-off defeat

BASEBALL 04/06 @ Virginia 04/07 @ Virginia 04/08 @ Virginia

{ NATIONAL STAGE } Kentucky Claims Title The Kentucky Wildcats claimed the 2012 NCAA Basketball Championship with a convincing 69-57 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on April 2. Kentucky, led by freshman sensation Anthony Davis, finished off a perfect tournament run and completed their season with a 38-2 record. The Jayhawks fell to 32-7 with the loss.

For Kentucky, it was Head Coach John Calipari’s first national championship.

Calipari’s record has been marred with two Final Four vacations from previous stints at Massachusetts and Memphis, but he has finally added the coveted national championship trophy to his trophy shelf. Calipari recently returned to the Final Four in 2011 after taking over at the helm for Kentucky.

The win marks the eighth championship in program history for the Wildcats.

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Senior Alex Hill captured his first ever decathlon victory at the Winston-Salem Invitational over the weekend. Hill, a native of North Wales, Pa., won eight of the ten events and ended up with 6,278 points, coming up just short of his personal best total.

Hill claimed first place in the 100M run, long jump, shot put, high jump, 110M hurdles, discus throw, pole vault and javelin throw. In addition to these eight victories, he was able to finish second in both the 400M run and the 1500M run.

Last season, Hill Hill finished fifth in the ACC championships in the decathlon with a total of 6,035 points and will attempt to improve upon this effort in 2012 on April 19-21. He is a four-year starter for the track and field team in the event and has competed in the ACC Championships each year. Hill was also named to the 2010-11 ACC Academic Honor Roll.

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The Wake Forest men’s baseball team had a successful week recording a win over top five North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Diamond Deacs won a thrilling 7-6 extrainning game in the opening game against the Tar Heels on Friday, March 30, before falling on both Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, by scores of 7-3 and 4-3.

The Deacons got off to a fantastic start against the No. 5 Tar Heels behind the stellar arm of ace junior Tim Cooney. Cooney gave up the first run of the game in the bottom of the third when an error by sophomore second baseman Conor Keniry allowed Parks Jordan to score.

Cooney cruised through the next four innings before getting into trouble in the

eighth inning and ultimately being replaced by senior Michael Dimock.

After the Tar Heels plated the first run of the game, the Deacons rallied back starting in the top of the fifth.

Starting with two outs, junior Mark Rhine doubled to deep center, was advanced to third on a single by junior Brett Armour, and was ultimately brought home by redshirtfreshman Grant Shambley to knot the game at one a piece.

“Shambley had a great game today got a hit off a right-hander and had a great day.

We had a lot of two-out RBI’s, they were key for us today. Our first four runs were scored on two-out RBI’s,” Head Coach Tom Walter said after the game.

Wake struck again in the top of the seventh inning behind runs from Armour, junior Pat Blair and sophoRhine more Evan Stephens.

The Deacons took a 4-1 lead into the eighth inning and added to the three run advantage when sophomore Charlie Morgan blasted a lead-off home run to give the Deacs a four run lead. Rhine added one more run at the end of the inning, and the Deacs took a 6-1

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I wanted everybody to see, we were the best team this season. We were the best team. I wanted this to be one for the ages.

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By Evan Quinn | Staff writer

After a tournament of true madness, the frontrunner from the start comes out on top.

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks by a score of 67-59 to win their eighth national championship. Their last was in 1998.

The Wildcats, the top seed from the South region and the tournament’s top overall seed, won each of their six tournament games by at least eight points.

They were led by the tremendous defense of National Player of the Year, freshman Anthony Davis, who averaged 12.3 rebounds per game and 4.8 blocks per game in the tournament. Davis set the all-time freshman record for total blocks in a season with 186.

Davis was joined on the alltournament team with teammates freshman Michael KiddGilchrist and sophomore Doron Lamb. Along with teammates sophomore Terrence Jones, freshman Marquis Teague and senior Darius Miller, are all NBA draft prospects.

Davis The 2012 Kentucky Wildcats are regarded by many as one of the best college teams of the decade, possibly ever. They finished 38-2, only losing to then-undefeated Indiana on a buzzer-beater and Vanderbilt in the SEC championship game.

However, others, including myself, argue that the youth of this team (three freshmen starters, two sophomore starters) may have struggled against other top tier opponents. Kentucky did beat North Carolina in the regular season, but only by one point. The only

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other team that they faced in the regular season that finished in the AP Top 10 was Kansas. It would have been interesting to see how Kentucky would have fared against a completely healthy North Carolina Tar Heel squad in the national championship game.

North Carolina lost stud point guard Kendall Marshall in their third round game against Creighton.

Another perennial powerhouse that suffered a significant player loss was Syracuse, the top seed from the East region. Days before the tournament began, center Fab Melo (eight points per game, six rebounds per game, three blocks per game) was pronounced ineligible. The Orange managed to make it to the Elite 8, but with a full team they very well could’ve made a convincing run to the final four.

Though the top seed was the eventual winner, this tournament was full of surprises.

Prior to this year’s tourney, a 15-seed upset a 2-seed in the first round just four times ever. It happened twice this year alone: Norfolk State over Missouri, and Lehigh over Duke in what was essentially a home game for the Blue Devils in Greensboro.

Three double-digit seeds advanced to the Sweet 16 (13-seed Ohio, 10-seed Xavier and 11-seed N.C. State) and only one 1-seed reached the Final Four. However, the Final Four was still stacked with experience: all four coaches had at least 20 tournament wins in their careers (first time ever this occurred).

What will happen next year? While it may be too early to tell, I would already mark off Kentucky and North Carolina from winning it all in 2013. Both programs are losing top-tier players to the NBA draft.

It will be hard to imagine next year’s tournament producing as much madness as this year’s, but that’s what we said after last year.

Addicted to the Deacs A senior sports writer talks about his passion and knowledge of Wake hoops

By Riley Johnston | Staff writer Hi, my name is Riley Johnston and I am addicted to Wake Forest basketball. What used to be a thrilling high from November to March for me (okay well let’s not say March since Dino Gaudio was fired for lack of postseason success), has now, over the past two years, become what can only be referred to as rock bottom. And if it isn’t rock bottom, then I certainly don’t want to see what is.

I can also tell those students that didn’t grow up around North Carolina or were uninterested in college basketball before arriving at Wake Forest that it did not always used to be this way. Oh, but quite the contrary, my friend!

Rodney Rogers, Randolph Childress, Darius Songaila, Josh Howard and Chris Paul were the stars that I grew up pulling for as a die-hard Wake Forest basketball fan. Even in the time that I have been on campus, Wake Forest has produced NBA talents such as Jeff Teague, Al-Farouq Aminu and Ish Smith, not to mention fan favorites like L.D. Williams.

But what was only three short years ago feels like an eternity after the previous two campaigns for the basketball team. This is not meant to be an article out there like many I have seen in print and online that bashes Head Coach Jeff Bzdelik or calls into question the effort of the players on the team. I feel for the guys like sophomore Travis McKie and junior C.J. Harris who have worked hard every single day since they have stepped on campus and not made any excuses for themselves.

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Senior weekend spoiled by Virginia, VT

By Gary Pasqualicchio | Senior writer

The Wake Forest women’s tennis team lost 4-3 to Virginia Tech and 6-1 to Virginia on the team’s Senior Weekend.

Seniors Ryann Cutillo and Kayla Duncan picked up three combined singles wins on March 31 and April 1, but it wasn’t enough for the undermanned Demon Deacon squad.

Looking to avenge a 4-3 loss to the Hokies last season, the Deacs got off to a tough start, dropping the doubles point.

At sixth singles, the team’s newest member, junior Catherine Roach was defeated by Emily Lauten 6-0, 6-2 in her Duncan first career match.

Roach was added to the team due to junior Kathryn Talbert’s foot injury.

The former South Carolina high school tennis star was discovered by assistant coach Andy Roland playing on campus.

“Catherine was willing to come out and give it a try,” Head Coach Jeff Wyshner said.

“She’s been great. She’s excited to come out and help us. That energy is contagious. There is some rust from not playing every day but it’s getting better every day.”

With the team down 2-0, Duncan, the Deacs’ steadiest performer all season long, easily dispatched Martha Blakely, 6-1, 6-1. However, quick losses for freshman Karen Forman and sophomore Brigita Bercyte at fourth and fifth singles clinched the match for the Hokies.

Freshman Rebecca Siegler earned her first ACC win 6-1, 7-6 at third singles and Cutillo rounded out the scoring for the Deacs 6-4, 4-6, 1-0 (10-4) over Isel Martinez and Marcos.

The following afternoon against No. 12 Virginia, the Deacs dropped the doubles point again, but put up two strong efforts against nationally-ranked teams.

“We came out and played better doubles than against Virginia Tech,” Wyshner said.

“Oftentimes that seems to happen. You come off of something that you don’t do as well, you come back and have a little more purpose in it.”

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Senior Ryann Cutillo owns a 15-13 record in singles matches this year.

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Olafia Kristinsdottir Sophomore

By Maggie Cancelosi | Staff writer Consistency is the key word to describe Olafia Kristinsdottir’s second season on the Wake Forest women’s golf team.

The sophomore from Reykjavik, Iceland has found her rhythm balancing academics and athletics, and was recently named the King Fisher Society Student-Athlete of the Week.

Kristinsdottir has played 20 rounds of golf this season, averaging a score of 75.6 at 4-over par.

The sophomore is low-key, and she doesn’t let the competition in big tournaments like the ACC or NCAA affect her game.

Do you follow men’s professional golf, and if so, who are you rooting for to win the Masters?

I follow it a little bit, and Adam Scott is my favorite, so I’m hoping he will shine his light.

How do people usually respond when you tell them that you’re from Iceland?

Usually people say, “Is it true that Iceland’s green and Greenland’s ice?” and they start asking me questions about the food and people. I often get “What do you think about America?”

What is your all-time favorite course to play?

My home course in Iceland is hilly with a lot of uphill and downhill slopes, as well as a lot of nature. It’s different from all of the other courses that I’ve played.

What was the biggest transition for you?

First of all, the weather. The biggest difference was the type of courses.

There are different types of grass here than we have in Iceland, and there are a lot of great Division I players here where you can learn a lot from them.

If you could pick your sponsorship for clubs and clothing, what brands would you pick?

Titleist for clubs because I’ve always been a fan — I think they’re so cool.

For clothing, I would probably pick Lacoste or J. Lindeberg [a Swedish designer].

What are the best and worst parts about traveling on the road?

The best part is that we catch up on sleep and all of the time that we spend with the

team. It’s great bonding. The worst part is probably just all of the time spent traveling on long drives and sitting for long hours.

During practice, what do you like to work on?

My favorite things to work on are pitching and putting, which helps me with most of my game and that is convenient.

How do you approach tournament time come ACC and NCAA play?

These events are bigger, so I’m going to prepare better and go in with a good mindset. It helps for me to be relaxed, and I try not to put a lot of pressure on myself.

Have you ever played a round of golf with a professional golfer?

There’s an Icelandic professional golfer that I’ve played with before, and also I played a par-3 hole with Nick Faldo at his own tournament at Celtic Manor in Wales.

After a tournament, do you replay all of the shots in your mind?

Not really, but I think about the things that I did well and also what I want to work on for the next tournament.

What has been your favorite tournament thus far in your Wake Forest career?

I would have to say both the L.A. Tournament [Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge] and the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Tournament because we got to see him sing on stage, which was pretty cool.

Do the women’s and men’s golf teams ever play against each other?

We don’t, but I wish we would because in Iceland I would always play with the boys. I’ve played a round of golf with some of the boys on the team and it’s a lot of fun because they’re really competitive.

Do you have a lot of awkward tan lines?

Oh my gosh, I have the worst tan lines. I would have to say my socks are the worst.

People make fun of me when I’m not wearing socks, and they say that it looks like I am wearing socks because my feet are so white. We try to fade it out, but it’s hard.

The life of a golfer…

How old were you when you first picked up a club?

I was probably five years-old for the first time, but I didn’t start playing for real until age 10, and I didn’t really like it. I started liking it when I won my first medal.

Do you want golf to always be a part of your life?

I hope that I can go play in the European Tour. That would be a dream, and I definitely want golf to always be a part of my life.

Photo courtesy of Media Relations Graphic by Matt Poppe/Old Gold & Black

Deac Notes Former Deacs assistant basketball coach Pat Kelsey hired to coach at Xavier Pat Kelsey signed a six-year deal to become the next head coach of the Xavier Musketeers on March 29. Kelsey, 36, previously worked for eight years at Wake Forest beginning in the spring of 2001 under the coaching staffs of Skip Prosser and Dino Gaudio.

Kelsey now returns to college basketball after taking some time off following the death of Prosser, Kelsey’s former mentor.

“There is not a more conscientious, harder-working coach in America than Pat,” former Head Coach Dino Gaudio said.

Kelsey replaces Randy Peele, who coached the Musketeers to a disappointing 12-20 record this past season.

Deacons’ second intra-squad scrimmage at BB&T Field charactered by big plays The Wake Forest football team held its second intra-squad scrimmage on March 31 at BB&T Field. Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Brandon Terry pulled in a 61-yard touchdown reception from junior quarterback Tanner Price, and redshirt freshman quarterback Pat Long threw a 58-yard score to redshirt sophomore wire receiver Matt James.

“Defensively, my big concern is big plays,” Head Coach Jim Grobe said after the scrimmage. Redshirt sophomore defensive end Daniel Vogelsang returned a fumble 41 yards for a defensive touchdown. The Deacons’ next scrimmage is the annual Spring Game at 1 p.m. on April 14 at BB&T Field.

Men’s soccer team picks up first win of the spring season against Coastal Carolina The Demon Deacons outscored Coastal Carolina 2-1 to win their first game of the spring season on March 31. Coastal Carolina struck first with a goal in the 18th minute, but sophomore Kyle Emerson retaliated with a goal for the Deacs nine minutes later. The score remained tied at halftime.

Solid defense by both teams kept the score locked at 1-1 until ten minutes left to play, when Emerson knocked in a loose ball for his second score of the game. With the victory, the Deacons improve to 1-1-1 on the spring season. The team returns home to Spry Stadium for their next game versus West Virginia on April 14.

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The problem lies in the framework of the basketball program right now. Over the past two years Wake Forest has had more transfers or departures (eight) than ACC wins (five). While the Deacs did improve this year from the putrid 8-24 (1-15) season from a year ago, it has once again taken a step back with the recent transfers of sophomore Carson Desrosiers, freshman Anthony Fields and sophomore Tony Chennault, two of the three players who were predicted to feature prominently on the team next year.

The worst thing about the entire situation is that I can’t turn away from it. I attended every single home game over the past two years and only left one early because I couldn’t stand to watch what was once a proud program get pounded into submission by an equally awful Clemson squad.

I used to attack the fans that weren’t attending games because when we were winning, it was a joy to behold. Now I find myself thinking that I am the crazy one for putting myself through such a masochistic torture night in and night out.

This sounds harsh, and it is for the guys that are out there pouring their heart and soul into every single play. The problem is that there have been too few of those guys and too many of the guys that have the “me first, everything (and everybody) else second” mentality.

I have tried to stay out of the fray of what has become the “Buzz-In/Buzz-out” debate because frankly I think both sides have made equally asinine arguments. I have no idea whether or not Bzdelik was a good hire. I have my thoughts on whether or not we could have done better coming off the heels of two straight NCAA Tournament appearances, but it is not my place to say that he should or should not be fired at this juncture.

What I do know is that the current level of play that Wake Forest fans have witnessed over the past two years is completely unacceptable for a program like ours. We do not have the proudest past in

basketball, especially compared to our brethren down the road in Chapel Hill and Durham (heck even Raleigh after N.C. State’s Sweet 16 run), but we cant still boast a tradition of excellence on the hardwood nonetheless.

Nevertheless, there is yet hope for the future of the program, the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, regardless of the man in charge of the team. There is a six-man recruiting class coming in that features several players that fill our most pertinent needs at the time. Point guard Codi Miller-McIntyre will likely start from day one, as well as a rebounding machine in Devin Thomas who may start within the first month headline the “Super Six,” which was dubbed by commit Aaron Rountree on Twitter.

In talking with the top talent for the classes of 2013 and 2014 recently at the Carolina Challenge, it is obvious that the kids out there still love Wake Forest and what it has to offer (not to mention the parents). Due to the recent transfers, there is the opportunity of immediate playing time, and that is what nearly every kid out there wants. Most also know of the past and want to be the next CP3 or Josh Howard to go on to take Wake Forest (and themselves) to greater heights.

While everything is seemingly bleak with no hope of getting better, I see what could possibly be a great team in the future, especially if the recruits coming in have half as much heart and character as Travis and C.J do now.

So while the Joel will likely remain empty over the next year until the team shows something, I will still be there cheering for the guys because I have no other choice. The fandom will once again draw me back in at the start of November.

I must say though, if the power and mystique of the drug that is Wake Forest basketball continues to lose its luster, it will become much easier to break away from my habit and perhaps become one of the masses.

Let’s hope this ship gets righted soon so others can experience the euphoric high of Wake Forest basketball at its finest with me in the years to come.

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By Nick Saponara | Staff writer Well folks, it’s here again. That’s right, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and today marks the unofficial start of the baseball season as well as the unofficial start of summer. Why is it the unofficial start of the season, you ask? Well, that’s because the Mariners and Athletics played the first two games of the regular season in Japan last week on March 28 and 29. Overall, I think the event went well. American sports leagues playing games abroad is not uncommon, and the Japanese fans seemed to really enjoy it.

Personally, I would rather have the first games of the season to be all on one day and available for viewing in the U.S. (the first A’s-Mariners game was blacked out locally), but the MLB still plans to go on with standard Opening Day festivities on April 5, so I guess commisPujols sioner Bud Selig can have his cake and eat it too.

Moving on to the actual season ahead of us, there was a plethora of offseason changes that should have a great impact on this season’s outcome. First and foremost, we can’t discuss the offseason without discussing Albert Pujols’ departure from St. Louis to Los Angeles. The Angels’ mediocre offense should be much improved with the addition of Pujols, but they will still rely on some young players to

complement him. Hopefully, Howie Kendrick can repeat his stellar 2011 campaign, while Mark Trumbo and Pete Bourjos continue to improve.

Any contribution from Kendrys Morales would be a bonus after he missed all of last season. The big question for the Angels is: will Albert Pujols be worth the contract they gave him? During the first half of the deal, it seems almost a sure thing that Albert’s production matches his salary. Despite grumblings about his actual age, he should be at least a good player into his late thirties, and even if his production declines relative to his salary, a championship and legendary face of the franchise should certainly make up for it.

Next, we have the Prince moving from Milwaukee to Detroit. Let us consider the Brewers for a second.

Obviously they didn’t have the money to resign Fielder, but things could get ugly in Milwaukee this year, especially if Ryan Braun gets off to a slow start given his PED melodrama.

In Detroit, Prince should take the Tigers top five offense and make it even better. Opposing teams being forced to pitch to Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in any order is terrifying. They should both have outstanding years, while hopefully getting continued contributions from Jhonny Peralta, Alex Avila and Brennan Boesch. Nonetheless, the Tigers will be hampered by Victor Martinez’s torn ACL and the potential for truly horrendous infield defense.

Don’t be surprised if the Tigers are toward the top of the league in errors this year.

The Miami Marlins also created a big stir this offseason, unveiling new uniforms, a new stadium,

a new manager in Ozzie Guillen and bringing in marquis free agents Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle.

It seems there’s a lot of excitement about the team, and attendance should be high this year given the new stadium. Hopefully, the Marlins can turn this temporary spike in interest into long term interest, as the stands are often empty for Marlins games.

Nonetheless, I don’t expect the Marlins to be contenders this year. They have a nice team and should have an above average season, 80-85 wins. Perhaps that will be enough for the playoffs given the new five team format.

Another interesting storyline this season will be following the Red Sox and Braves after their historic September collapses. Both teams blew 10 game September leads to the Rays and Cardinals, who went on to win the World Series. The Braves made very few changes and will trot out essentially the same team who narrowly missed the playoffs last year.

The Red Sox, on the other hand, fired manager Terry Francona and replaced him with Bobby Valentine, and acquired Andrew Bailey to replace closer Jonathan Papelbon. The Red Sox should be an excellent team again this year, and a change in locker room morale may be all they need to put together a winning season.

Last year’s playoffs were uncharacteristically random, with the Yankees and Phillies, who had the best record in their respective leagues, losing in the first round. The Yankees took steps to improve their pitching staff since the offense was so strong last year. They acquired Michael Pineda from the Mariners and Hiroki Kuroda from the Dodgers.

If both of the new arms perform and Ivan Nova continues to grow, the Yanks pitching staff could be very respectable, led by CC Sabathia. On the other hand, the Phillies did not take many big steps toward improvement. Obviously the starting pitching will be tremendous, but the offense could continue to be lackluster. Ryan Howard will miss a significant portion of the season, and it appears that Chase Utley will start the year on the DL again. Instead of addressing these concerns, the Phillies chose to spend their offseason money on closer Jonathan Papelbon, giving him a large long term contract, which is widely considered to be a bad move.

Nonetheless, Papelbon should be a staple at the back of the Phillies pen. Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence should have great years, but it is unclear whether the supporting cast can keep the offense afloat until Utley and Howard return. Fortunately for the Phils, they have an easy schedule to start the season.

It looks like we’re in for another great season this year.

All of the divisions should be very competitive and it will be exciting to see the new playoff format pan out.

I’ll almost certainly be wrong, but my 10 playoff teams are: the Yankees, Rays, Red Sox, Tigers, Angels, Phillies, Reds, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and Braves. I’ll take the Angels over the Phillies in the World Series.

Enjoy the season because the cold of winter will be miserable when it is over.

Track makes short trip to Winston-Salem State

By Nick Weldon | Staff writer

After a successful trip to High Point, N.C., for the VertKlasse Meeting the previous weekend, the Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in two meets this past weekend.

The Demon Deacons took part in several events at the nearby Winston-Salem State University Invitational, the first meet hosted by the school in more than 30 years.

Meanwhile, a small portion of the team traveled to Raleigh, N.C., to compete in the Raleigh Relays for the fourth consecutive year.

Senior Alex Hill led the Demon Deacons, capturing his first career decathlon victory.

Martin The North Wales, P.A., native won eight of the 10 events and beat the second-place finisher by more than 1,500 points.

“For my personal performance, aside from my performances in high jump and pole vault, I was not too pleased,” Hill said. “Even though

I won the decathlon, I have a lot of work to do to get into the best shape possible for our conference championships.”

The success on the day was not limited to the men’s team, as sophomore Erika Martin secured a victory in the women’s heptathlon.

Martin sat in third place through the first four events, but she went on to win the final three events to earn her first overall heptathlon win.

Fellow sophomore Julie McCauley finished fourth overall.

In addition Hill and Binder, several other Deacons shined in their signature events.

Sophomore Nate Wooten won the hammer throw competition and the men’s team posted a 1-2-3 finish in the 800-meter run.

Junior Nate Guthals grabbed first place overall and was followed closely by fellow junior Michael McEnany in second and sophomore Kyle Eager in third.

In the 5000-meter run two freshmen captured the race’s top two spots. Connor Crowley earned the win with a time of 15:20.11.

Brian O’Toole, making his college debut, crossed the finish line just 20 seconds behind him.

The women’s 800-meter race proved successful as well, with sophomores Allison Johnson and Caitlin Hartnett pulling out a 1-2 finish.

Adding to the Deacons’ flurry of victories, the trio of sophomore Melanie Powers freshman Kaitlyn Oliver, and senior Katy Swain stole first, second and third place in the 5000meter run.

To round out the day’s action, freshman Anna Tessiatore earned the first pole vault victory of her young career with a vault of 11-10.5.

Unfortunately, the runners participating in the Raleigh Relays did not perform quite as well as their counterparts in Winston-Salem.

The lone victory on the day for the Demon Deacons came from senior Paul Loeser, who won the 3000-meter steeplechase with a solid time of 8:57.21.

For the women’s team Caitlin Crawford continued her recent run of success with a second place finish in the 1500-meter run, crossing the finish line in 4:34.74.

Cross-country star and junior Garret Drogosch captured the team’s remaining top-ten finish in Raleigh, posting a time of 14:37.56 in the 5000-meter run.

The Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field teams will face stiff competition on Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7.

The Deacons will make the trip down south to Auburn, Alabama to take part in the Auburn Tiger Invitational.

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Sophomore Michael Mastanduno competes in the long jump. He also runs hurdles for the Deacs.

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Junior Catherine Roach, who recently joined the team, is 0-2 this season.

Siegler got a quick win at third singles when her opponent retired due to injury after just four games.

However, as against the Hokies, the bottom half of the singles lineup couldn’t get it done as Forman, Roach and Bercyte won a total of just five games in six sets.

Fittingly on Senior Day, Duncan and Cutillo were the last two players on court. Facing the Cavaliers’ powerful Hana Tomljanovic at second singles was Cutillo, who put up a strong effort in the second set. But the No. 111 player in the country was tough too on this day, prevailing 6-2, 6-4.

“She is a really big hitter,” Cutillo said of Tomljanovic.

“I just tried to fight as hard as I could. She was definitely the better player today.”

No. 63 Duncan was in a similar battle with good friend and No. 43 Lindsey Hardenbergh.

After winning the first set 7-5, Duncan lost the second 6-3 and found herself in a back-and-forth tiebreaker. A couple of untimely errors at the end of the breaker proved costly for Duncan, who lost 10-7.

“Lindsey’s a good friend of mine,” Duncan said.

“We’ve played each other quite a few times in my college career. I beat her earlier in the season but unfortunately today wasn’t my day. She’s a tough fighter and a great player.”

Wyshner credited his seniors for their efforts in both matches.

“The top half of our lineup played very well,” Wyshner said. “Kayla and Ryann continue to do what they have done all year, leading the way.”

After the weekend’s events were over, the senior pair had an opportunity to reflect on their time at Wake Forest.

Cutillo has won 59 singles matches and 41 doubles matches in her four-year career with the Deacs. In just two seasons after transferring from TCU, Duncan has 32 singles wins and 42 doubles wins.

“It’s kind of crazy how everything has gone so fast,” Cutillo said.

“It was nice to have our new facility on Senior Weekend and just go out there and give it all we had.”

“It’s always tough when the team loses but you still have to be happy about your own performance. It was nice to get some (individual) wins even though we couldn’t get the win as a team.”

Cutillo’s senior teammate agreed.

“We had beautiful weather this weekend and had people come and watch us play outdoors,” Duncan said.

“Everything has flown by the last couple of years. It’s bittersweet for us.”

But the season isn’t over yet. Wake has four road matches remaining before the ACC Tournament, starting with Maryland and Boston College on April 5-7. Wyshner knows that Wake Forest has an opportunity to pick up wins against both squads, who along with the Demon Deacons are winless in ACC play.

“We’ve known all year long that this two week stretch was going to be a key one,” Wyshner said.

As it has been all season, the Deacs’ hopes will ride on the shoulders of Duncan and Cutillo who will go down as two of the better players in school history.

“They’ve done a great job for us,” Wyshner said.

“I said at our banquet both of them have exemplified the work that it takes to be a successful ACC athlete. They come in every day and they get after it. They’re both playing the best tennis of their college careers.”

“That leadership is going to trickle-down to our underclassmen and teach them how to get to the next level and take steps forward for our program in the years to come.”

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Woods, Emrey have strong weekend for Deacs

By Meredith Johe | Staff writer

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Senior Cheyenne Woods continues to do exceptionally well on the golf course. Last year, Woods won the Individual ACC Championship.

For the Woods family, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And of course this is a reference to golf, and not extracurricular activities. Just as Tiger Wood’s career is finally picking up momentum thanks to a couple of big wins, All-American senior Cheyenne Woods dominated at last week’s tournament. She played well and hopes to carry the team to an ACC victory.

Woods individually placed 12th in the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic in Athens, Ga., at one-under par. She carded a final round 73.

This match was her second underpar tournament of the season and the fifth of her career. The five under-par tournaments are the most in schoolhistory.

“Cheyenne played really well on the second day,” freshman Allison Emrey said.

“She shot three under par. Not only was this awesome for her individually, but it was awesome for the team. She ended up tying for ninth in the tournament. We were all happy for her.”

The Wake Forest women’s golf team placed 12th at the invitational tournament. The Deacons finished at 32-over par for the event. Alabama clinched the title of invitational tournament, while Georgia placed second.

“Our match last week went well,” Emrey said.

“We played well as a team, which is always good. On the last day, after nine holes, we were even with par as a team. Overall, we placed 11th in the tournament. We are preparing for the ACCs and our tournament

this weekend. We are trying to keep the momentum going.”

Woods’ performance was not the only stand-out for the Deacons.

Emrey shot her best tournament. It was her lowest round of the season.

She made four birdies in a round of even-par 72. She tied for 23rd at 5-over par.

“Individually I played well,” Emrey said.

“I stayed steady throughout the matches. The course was challenging, but I kept making pars. I have drastically improved my game since I came to Wake.”

Emrey is just one of the five new additions to the women’s golf team.

“I am becoming a stronger player,” Emrey said.

“My first semester at Emrey Wake wasn’t that great. But it’s nice to finally be playing well.”

As the season has progressed, each of the members is getting used to the each other’s games. This cohesiveness will prove to be a vital strength for the Deacons as the season progresses.

“Our team is constantly growing,” Emrey said.

“We have five new members, which we signed the past year. We are all getting use to each other’s games.

The team is improving with each and every tournament.”

Sophomore Olafia Kristinsdottir, freshman Marissa Doff and junior Greta Lange all carded final round

76s. Kristinsdottir tied for 56th at 13-over while Dodd was tied for 66th at 15-over par and Lange was 87th at 23-over par. In the game of golf, the four highest scores of the five present players are added together in order to score the team. Although Woods and Emrey finished in the top-25 with outstanding performances, the individual scores of the three other players brought the team’s overall score down.

“As a team, we need to start playing well for each of the three rounds,” Emrey said.

“We need to remain consistent for each of the rounds. Also, we need to have four solid scores, at each tournament. We need four strong players.”

As the season finally starts to wind down, the Deacs will need to maintain composure in their final set of tournaments. This weekend, the Demon Deacons are hoping to defend their title at the Bryan National Collegiate in Browns Summit, N.C. The first round begins on Friday, April 6.

The ACC Tournament will take place the following weekend. The Deacs have set high expectations and goals for this tournament, as they hope to clinch the title of ACC Champions. A big win this weekend, could provide the Deacs with the necessary momentum to achieve the goal of winning the ACCs. “As a team, we hope place in the top five at our tournament this weekend,” Emrey said.

“We are hoping to use this tournament as a stepping stone for the ACC Tournament, which takes place only a week later. Hopefully the momentum from a win could help us win the ACCs.”

Men’s tennis drops sixth straight match in ACC

By Scott Siegler | Staff writer

The Wake Forest men’s tennis team had a tall order ahead of them this past weekend. Despite a 7-0 loss to the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers and a crushing 4-3 loss to the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Deacons still seem to have much to be optimistic about looking ahead in the season.

“There was a great deal of focus and intensity,” senior David Hopkins said when asked about the match against Virginia. “We haven’t brought that to every single match, but it was good to bring it to this match since we were playing such a high caliber team and a respected team.”

These adjectives seem to be understating the squad that the Cavaliers have put together this year. The No. 1 overall player in the nation in Mitchell Frank, No. 3 overall player in the nation in Jarmere Jenkins and No. 34 overall ranked player in the nation in Alex DomiHopkins jan headline a lineup of players that are nationally ranked from almost top to bottom.

They are definatley a tough team to beat.

Amogh Prabhakar faced off against the top ranked Frank in the No. 3 singles match and had the first set on his racquet. Serving with a 5-3 lead, he was unable to close it out and after a hard fought tiebreak, wound up dropping the set. Second chances are hard to come by when playing the number one overall player in the nation, and Frank cruised to a 6-1 second set victory after Prabhakar’s failure to capitalize. While the obvious desired result was a win, Prabhakar’s performance was impressive as he looks forward to future opportunities.

In the No.1 singles match, Hopkins had the opportunity to face an old foe from the 2011 NCAA tournament in third ranked Jarmere Jenkins.

After a hard fought two sets, Jenkins prevailed with a 6-4, 7-6(6) victory.

However, this hard fought match was another impressive showing from a Demon Deacon against the class of the NCAA. Junior Danny Kreyman came up short against No. 34 Alex Domijan by a score of 6-4, 6-4 in the No. 2 singles match, sophomore Adam Lee fell to No. 124 Drew Courtney in the No. 4 singles match by a score of 6-3, 6-2, freshman Alex Tsai was defeated in the No.5 singles match 6-0, 6-2

by No. 75 Justin Shane, and Conner Sherwood fell to Julien Uriguen in the No. 6 singles match by a score of 6-1, 6-2.

For the first time all season, the Deacons were swept in the doubles point. The No. 20 team of Courtney and Jenkins defeated Prabhakar and Hopkins with a routine 8-3 win in the No. 1 doubles match, Domijan and Uriguen took down Kreyman and Lee with a score of 8-5 in the No. 2 doubles match, and the team of Steven Rooda and Phillipe Oudshoorn got the best of Conner Sherwood and Sam Wells with an 8-3 win at No. 3 doubles.With some definite points of optimism, the Deacons then headed to Blacksburg to face the No. 63 Virginia Tech Hokies in what would be another very challenging match. In the No. 2 singles match, Danny Kreyman defeated his nationally ranked opponent, Lucas Oliveira, in two sets by a score of 7-5, 6-2. Alex Tsai also won as he picked up his first career ACC win with a solid 6-2, 6-3 victory over Hunter Koontz in the No. 6 singles match.

Hopkins spoke highly of his freshman teammate’s prospects for a solid career at Wake.

“He definitely is a hard worker and is willing to do whatever it takes,” Hopkins said.

“He really does enjoy tennis and he enjoys being out there which I think is important. He’s willing to learn and willing to listen which is all key to becoming good at anything.”

With two singles wins, success continued with an 8-4 win at No. 2 doubles as Kreyman and Lee had no trouble with the Hokie team of Patrick Daciek and Lucas Oliveira.

Conner Sherwood and Alex Tsai lost the No. 3 doubles match to Hunter Koontz and Trpimir Kujundzic by an 8-5 margin. However, Hopkins and Prabhakar claimed the No.1 doubles match in dramatic fashion after coming back from being down match point to clinch the doubles point with a 9-8(8-3) victory.

Wake could not hang on in singles though. No. 119 Luka Somen took

“There was a great deal of focus and intensity.”

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down David Hopkins in the No.1 singles match by a score of 6-1, 6-2, Patrick Daciek defeated Prabhakar 6-4, 7-6(7-4) in the No. 3 singles match, Kujundzic won the No. 5 singles match with over Sherwood with a 6-3, 6-4 score, and then Corrodo Tocci clinched it for the Hokies with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lee. The final result was a 4-3 Virginia Tech victory. Despite the final results, Wake’s performance against such formidable opponents gives plenty to be happy about with these matches.

With a young team, it is a very positive sign to see such close matches and even victories over the dominant teams in the game of tennis. Wake will close out the regular season with a home stand starting at 3 p.m. on April 6 against Maryland.

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Freshman Alex Tsai owns a singles record of 10-11. The Binghamton, N.Y., native won his singles match against Virginia Tech 6-2, 6-3.

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That’s awkward.

Seniors reveal their most embarrassing moments and memories of their Wake careers

By Jessie Ammons | Staff writer We’ve all enthusiastically waved to somebody from across the Mag Quad, only to realize it wasn’t who we thought. We’ve all heard an awkward noise in the silent study room in ZSR. While it’s the sort of encounter that will absolutely happen in the real world, too (cue a terrible odor anonymously circulating throughout office cubicles…), there’s something about our funniest or most embarrassing college memories that will add to the bittersweetness of graduation for us seniors.

I’ll definitely never forget the time I walked through the atrium sophomore year, unaware of the fact that my flouncy skirt had tucked into my black boyshorts (why did they have to be black?!).

I probably made it through a quarter of the atrium before a kind, sweet, random soul frantically motioned for me to fix it.

What else will forever be emblazoned in our “Wake” mental schemas? We often say we like to work hard. One fall semester, senior Chelsea Ruskoski was enrolled in favorite professor Saylor Breckenridge’s sociology class, a professor who is a stickler about attendance.

The day before Thanksgiving break was a Tuesday, and Ruskoski’s Monday night activities just didn’t allow for an 8 a.m. Tuesday morning class.

“I told my roommate, who was also in the class, to make up some excuse that I decided to go home early or something,” Ruskoski said. “I did, however, decide to go to my 11 a.m.

I’m waiting in line at Starbucks and, of course, in walks Saylor. My face went bright red and he

pointed and shouted across Starbucks, ‘Are you serious?!’”

Luckily, Ruskoski’s relationship with Breckenridge wasn’t ruined, although he still won’t let her live it down and apparently told multiple people about it over his break.

We also often say we like to play hard, although it’s maybe not the best first impression to give prospective students.

One anonymous senior tour guide was giving a standard tour one day when her fraternity guy friend walked past her and yelled, “You did a great keg stand on Saturday!” in front of her entire tour group. Oops.

Another anonymous senior hooked up with a sophomore who is an RA in a freshman dorm.

Mum was the word until a 2 a.m. fire alarm announced her presence to the entire dorm early one morning. Talk about a walk of shame.

Senior Lisa Waugh doesn’t quite remember an early college crush encounter. While talking to a cute boy one day, she walked into the door of the Pit and passed out.

“I woke up with a concussion and a black eye,” Waugh said.

Social frolicking aside, there will always be the memories left from bucket list accomplishments.

“I’ve housed runaway fugitives in my apartment, running from the cops after getting caught climbing to the top of Wait Chapel,” an anonymous senior said. “Then, they went back a few hours later and climbed to the top and sent me a picture.”

Some of my good friends, who also asked to remain anonymous, recently streaked the Quad.

They did not just streak the Quad though, they streaked the Quad by spending a Tuesday evening fueling with lots of liquid courage, the type that can only be consumed once you hit 21 your senior year.

Once it began to approach 4 a.m. on Feb. 29, they celebrated the leap year with the release of robes and a victory sprint.

One of my friends, however, got tired before she reached the end of the quad.

She, therefore, concluded with a self-confident saunter.

Once the three finished, they decided it was so fun that they would do it again. If it wasn’t for the common sense of one friend, two of them would have expanded to naked laps around campus.

Needless to say, they all woke up with headaches instead of skivvies. Whether our standout moments are academic or not, they all speak to the unique bond shared by our college community. It is the adage about always seeing a familiar face but also always a new one.

Senior Reed Perry remembers when good friend and fellow senior Pete Lacerenza transferred to Wake second semester from Fordham University in New York City.

“Growing up, Pete was always the social connection,” Perry said. “I generally relied on him for the scoop on any parties or girl advice.”

When Lacerenza transferred, Perry was excited to finally have the upper hand and “tell him the ‘who’s who’ at Wake.”

One day, Perry saw Lacerenza talking to an older man in a suit in Benson. “Not knowing who this dude was, I just gave him a head nod and said ‘what’s up?’” Perry said. The man smiled and returned with a hello, and the two then-freshmen walked out of Benson.

“As soon as we walked out the door, Pete grinned at me and said, ‘You’re an idiot, do you have any idea who you just said what’s up to?’” Perry said.

When Perry had no idea who the man was, Lacerenza simply said, “President Hatch.”

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Movie Review | 21 Jump Street

Raunchy comedy impresses college audiences

By Annie Johnson | Staff writer

In high school, Jenko (Channing Tatum) was the popular guy, who bullied nerds like Schmidt (Jonah Hill). After graduation, they both joined the police force and quickly became friends when they realized their friendship would be mutually beneficial.

The two end up as bicycle cops, roaming the city park looking for trouble. After a botched drug arrest, they’re sent to 21 Jump Street, a program designed to send young-looking officers undercover to bust drug operations in high school.

Jenko and Schmidt soon learn that high school is not like it used to be. These days the cool kids actually care about things like global warming and being politically correct.

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21 Jump Street Rating | R Directors | Phil Lord, Chris Miller Stars | Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube Running Time | 1 hr. 49 mins.

Grade | B+

The clichés of popular kids have changed, but the teen angst and desire for fun and freedom have not.

21 Jump Street is a raunchy comedy full of sexual jokes for the young adult audience.

Full of swearing, genitalia and crude gags, it’s sure to offend your grandmother.

Somehow, however, the movie manages to create the funniest moments from witty banter and creative sequences rather than raunchiness itself, so it didn’t bother me as much other films like Borat, which is vulgar for the sake of vulgarity.

Tatum, whose comedic timing is surprisingly brilliant, is the greatest delight of this movie.

He embodies his character shift perfectly, moving away from his old dumb jock stereotype to a lovable nerd.

This is a complete reversal from his usual roles as brooding love interest or tough guy. His reactions to the advances from an overly affectionate teacher (Ellie Kemper of The Office) are laugh out loud funny.

Jonah Hill has grown since his Superbad days, refining his skills as a comedian.

He has developed a sense of his own physical comedy and no longer relies on witty one-liners, which is good because most of this movie sounds like a 10th grader wrote it. The jokes are clever,

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show will be happy to see cameos from Johnny Depp and Peter DeLuise.

They reprise their roles as older versions of themselves in the final act.

Watch as 21 Jump Street ushers in a new generation of high school movies.

It challenges the old high school stereotypes once perpetuated by films like The Breakfast Club and moves towards a more current and accurate learning environment.

21 Jump Street is surprisingly refreshing for a raunchy comedy and is a definite must-see for the college audience.

A collaboration of instruments creates harmony

By Mike Dempsey | Staff writer

Andrew Bird’s reverberating pizzicato violins carries on as his acoustic guitar sparkles behind it, while his legato voice floats above the instruments.

Ominous and enchanting, the first song “Desperation Breeds” opens Andrew Bird’s newest album, Break it Yourself.

Bird’s latest effort is no doubt a solid one, much like many of his past albums.

A well known figure in indie-folk land, Bird has for the most part been providing mellow tracks for a number of years now.

While his song writing can be a bit reminiscent of folk tracks from the previous generation (think Tim Buckley), his albums have consistently provided a fresh take on a genre that can easily get very repetitive. This album is no exception.

Bird’s carefully layered tracks on this album branch beyond the standard confines of what one might imagine when they hear the word “folk.”

For those not familiar with Bird, he makes frequent use of the fiddle (er, violin), both through pizzicato (plucked) and played with a bow.

Andrew Bird Album Title | Break it Yourself

Who’s it for | Fans of indie-folk Genre | Folk

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but the dialogue is commonplace (and rightfully so). There’s nothing worse than a high school movie where the actor don’t speak like kids.)

The film’s truly redeeming quality is in the chemistry of its cast. Hill and Tatum’s bromance is endearing and gives the film some heart. Their rapport absolutely makes the film.

The heterosexual love story comes from Schmidt and Molly Tracey (Brie Larson), a popular girl and witty theater devotee. While her character is refreshingly different from the usual high school sweetheart, the love story itself falls flat and overall seems forced. Fans of the original late 80s television

Album Review | Break it Yourself

Rating | A

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21 Jump Street is packed with sexual innuendos and over-the-top humor that both young adult audiences and fans of the classic television show will enjoy.

Combined with other standard folk instruments like the acoustic guitar, Bird’s music is certainly three dimensional.

Another distinguishing aspect of Bird’s music is his very lyrical whistling.

Words aside, his ability to combine his carefully placed instruments and whistling in his songs almost seems to tell a story.

As far as lyrics, the wordplay in this album is nothing short of sophisticated.

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Andrew Bird pieces together a unique sound in his tracks, using an array of instruments. The album is full of diverse sounds that appeal to a variety of listeners. local open mic night, Bird keeps things deep and entertaining with his playful music and talented lyricism.

“You keep mistaking clouds for mountains,” “You’ve done the impossible, and taken yourself apart,” “No one can break your heart, so you’ve done it yourself ” are a few of the carefully crafted lyrics than can leave the listener in awe.

With a patient ear, one could listen to this album several times per day and hear a new and wonderful lyric or a new musical idea that perhaps had not been caught with the first listen.

“Break it Yourself ” is straightforward but at the same time, oddly complex with much hidden below the surface, if you allow yourself to listen deeply.

This is an album to be savored, thanks to its layered instruments and well-thought out lyrics.

However, its musical appeal can also be enjoyed by the more casual listener.

With some songs containing non-standard chord structures well matched with melodious whistling, this album will more than likely appeal to some of the most critical listening ears.

Another one of Andrew Bird’s signature non-folk standard instruments is the glockenspiel.

It doesn’t make its first appearance until later on in the album, opening the song “Near Death Experience Experience.”

The fact that he keeps a few tricks up his sleeve, so to speak, to unveil

later on in the album, adds another layer of dimension to keep the listener actively engaged while listening.

While this album can be enjoyed with passive listening, it’s important to note that this album deserves one’s careful attention.

Several listening sessions with quality headphones or speakers are advised in order to fully appreciate it. It’s that good.

While the standard method of obtaining this album is an iTunes download, a CD, Deluxe CD (DVD included) and vinyl are all available on the Andrew Bird website.

I would recommend the album to a friend.

Hell, I would even recommend this to a stranger.

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Culinary Column | Grilled Cheese

Bon appetit: how to craft the perfect cheesy delight

By Emily Burniston | Staff writer

Grilled cheese. You’ve been eating it since you could chew, and you’ve loved it ever since. There are few sandwiches more satisfying or more broadly appreciated than an old fashioned, allAmerican grilled cheese sandwich.

As we fast approach the month of April, also known as National Grilled Cheese month (at least according to Women’s Daily magazine), I would like to take a moment to identify and guide you through the sometimes difficult decisions that lead to the perfect grilled cheese.

While the juvenile sandwich you enjoyed as a third grader may seem simple, let’s be honest, you’re in college now. You fear and ridicule the dangers of the alien “cheese products” that are Kraft singles. Plus, you are way too environmentally conscious for enriched and processed Wonder bread slices.

The first ingredient, my friends, is butter.

No, this does not include easily spreadable, butter-like substitutes, no matter how much better for you they may claim to be. The ideal grilled cheese is authentic, it knows what it is, unlike margarine, which is still confused as to whether it’s a health food or just another chemical-packed artery-clogger.

If there are two things I ever learned in my Grandma’s kitchen, they are to first, always lick the bowl, and second, a stick of butter can do no wrong. The bread must be buttered, and there are no ifs, ands or buts about it.

Now on what, you may ask, do I spread this golden goodness?

Navigating the supermarket’s bread aisle can be just as stressful and complicated as using a Thinkpad gone haywire or finding a parking spot in Lot Q. My advice? Do what you would normally do in a stressful and complicated situation — call your mom.

Buy exactly whatever brand and variety she does.

Don’t pretend you’re all grown up now, and try to reject the grocery choices that dictated afterschool snacks past. Because you’re not. You’re making a grilled cheese, for God’s sake.

We’ve now reached the peak of our sandwichmaking journey — the cheese. Without careful forethought and preparation, you may feel pressured to make a hasty dairy decision as you face the refrigerated section.

While your old friend Cheddar has always been a good to you, your inclination towards diversity is guiding you towards Swiss or Pepperjack.

So why discriminate? When was the last time you saw a menu featuring a simple “cheese sandwich?” I’ll tell you... never. Brilliant gourmet chefs discovered centuries ago that the world of cheese is far too vast and filled with delightful variety to declare only one dominant world superpower.

Let your stomach be your guide and select two, three or maybe even four different slices to marry together for ooey-gooey sandwich bliss. Once you’ve reached the kitchen, the last ingredient

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This simple but delicious childhood meal becomes a delicacy with a diverse and sophisticated array of ingredients that are sure to please your taste buds. your grilled cheese asks you for is patience. Unmelted cheese or poorly toasted bread will devastate your taste buds, which have been waiting so calmly since you started this process.

Do them justice and devote some time and effort to your sandwich, or at least more than you

did to your statistics homework. Once you have ensured that it’s reached proper temperature and melting status, pour a glass of milk or your favorite fruit juice, and enjoy the result of all your hard work.

And don’t forget to cut off the crusts.

Sex Column | Roommate Etiquette

Roommates should follow the age-old sex honor code

By Morgan Schutte | Staff writer

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Be a courteous roommate, and keep your door locked.

If you’ve never walked in on your roommate licking some unknown stranger’s face, then consider yourself lucky. Most college students will have some kind of awkward sexual encounter before they graduate.

These experiences range from barely clothed afternoon make-out sessions to full frontal nudity, but they are all equally annoying.

No one wants to be woken up in the middle of the night to awkward breathing, squeaking, moaning, cursing or any other erotic noises (yes, squeaking can sometimes be heard).

These late night wake up calls are especially enjoyable for roommates who have decided to bunk their beds. This type of bed arrangement ensures that both roommates will be able to participate in the bed rocking.

In fact, I think it would be appropriate to call this type of interaction a diluted ménage à trois.

If you are constantly finding yourself in awkward sexual situations with your roommate, then maybe it’s time to discuss what should have been discussed in September: the university’s

Sex Honor Code. This set of rules was implemented by hundreds of alumni and should be followed by all roommates as soon as possible.

Talk before you touch

You must alert your roommate before you begin any promiscuous activity in your room. This alert can come in the form of a text, call or a note taped to the door.

The last thing you want is for your roommate to walk in on you in the middle of reverse cowgirl. It’s uncomfortable for everyone involved and can easily be avoided. If you don’t feel like you have to give your roommate some notice, well, then you’re selfish and should learn some manners!

What’s mine is mine Never, under any circumstance, should you have sex on your roommate’s bed.

You may be thinking to yourself, “Who would ever do such a thing?”

The answer is: lots of people. Sometimes when two people are really drunk and horny they just fall into the

closest bed. Other times your roommate is just an asshole and thinks it’s funny. It’s not.

Always hide the evidence

Condoms will be disposed of immediately following the act. Never should your roommate see a used condom.

This rule also applies to all sex toys, including but not limited to handcuffs, lube, vibrators, candy thongs and whip cream.

This rule is especially applicable to late night offenders. These students are usually incredibly inebriated and tend to pass out as soon as they have finished. This means a used condom could end up on a desk, a floor or a sink. No one wants to see that.

Never wake your roommate If your roommate is sleeping, then intercourse is not permitted. This rule may only be discarded if both roommates come to an agreement.

Most university dorms are 15’ L x 11’ W x 8’ H. These dimensions are roughly equivalent to a prison cell on Guantanamo Bay. So, if you think you

can sneak into your room and have “quiet sex” without waking your roommate, well, then you’re either an idiot or you live in a single.

Sex, by nature, is a loud, physical activity and should be treated as a serious sport.

Would you play soccer in your room while your roommate was sleeping? I think not.

Lastly, if you consider yourself a master at “quiet sex” then you’re probably just a terrible lay.

Freedom of speech If you refuse to follow the above rules then your roommate has the right to discuss anything they have witnessed with outside parties.

But warning — these discussions will hurt your reputation. If you don’t respect your roommate, then why should they respect you?

If you feel that it is acceptable to continually involve them in your sexual escapades then you have to face the consequences.

The bottom line: be a considerate roommate. Sharing your food is nice, but sharing your sex is rude.

Humor Column | Registration Woes

Students experience the tragedy of class registration

By Shahani Samarasekera | Staff writer

Once a semester, the world falls apart. It is a tragedy greater than He Who Shall Not Be Named killing Lily and James Potter that one fateful night in Godric’s Hollow.

It is a tragedy greater than people actually trying to argue that Edward is hotter than Jacob or Katniss and Gale are the cuter couple (when clearly Peeta would do anything for her because of his true and faithful love).

It is even more tragic than the heinous pop culture references I just threw at you (sorry I’m not sorry). It is class registration time, and I am a freshman.

We have all been through it before. Maybe it’s obsessive, but naturally I picked all my classes for next semester two months ago.

Not to mention the backups, the backups of backups, all complete with mock schedules and CRN numbers already copied meticulously in my notebook.

But now it is crunch time and every time I check WIN, much like a boy trying to feel up a girl wearing a push up bra, I soon find there is nothing there.

As my Plan A classes fill up and every other plan after that falls apart, I quickly find myself considering switching my field of study to Classics because those seem to be the only classes I can get into.

With our robust economy, I should have no problem getting a job with that.

Unfortunately, there is also the fact that I have the last registration time on the last day of registration.

I often sit in my room and wonder if this is part of some vendetta the Demon Deacon has personally taken against me.

I just don’t trust his shifty eyes.

It could be that there is some discrimination at play (not because I am brown… don’t marginalize me like that).

But it makes sense, they can’t give really beautiful people like me the best registration times because then what would those other kids have going for them?

And my dad told me I was the prettiest girl at school every Friday night when I was sitting at home alone, so trust me, it’s true. Registration also poses a nasty question.

What are you going to major in?

You better believe there are going to be some hella nasty pre-reqs you have to get through to major in just about everything.

I was one of those kids who was tricked into thinking college was the time to follow your heart and discover yourself.

You don’t need to know what to major in because you will figure it out soon enough if you just believe.

So while I was busy watching every episode of the Vampire Diaries on Netflix and partaking in recreational sleeping, waiting for the perfect major to come to me, kids who want to go the pre-med route have been taking multiple science classes, kids who want to go into the business school have been taking accounting, calc and econ and kids who want to become teachers have already been doing field work around Winston-Salem.

So yeah, okay, tell that to the rising sophomore who spent their first year of college discovering themselves and just decided after taking every liberal arts course there is he wants to be a bio-chem major.

Good luck cramming 47 hours of science in one semester so you can keep up with your peers.

And as I sit here typing this, I continue to see my classes filling up on WIN, taunting me, telling me good luck trying to major in Arabic now that the elementary class is already full.

But no matter what, I don’t stop believing and hoping that one day while watching the Vampire Diaries, my destiny will become clear to me, just as Elena and Stefan are destined to be together because of his undying vampire love.

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Registration is truly the happiest time of the year for university students!

Breathe, we can all get through this together without having a heart attack.

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Named to the Academic All-ACC team in 2010 and 2011, Michael Hoag started 23 games over the last two years including all 13 in 2011 as Wake Forest’s right guard. During the 2011 season, Hoag was on the field for 824 offensive snaps and graded out at 81 percent for the season. He finished his senior season second on the team with 67.5 knockdown blocks. Hoag was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III team in 2011 and was a finalist for the NCAA Jim McKay Scholarship. A December 2011 graduate of Wake Forest with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Hoag interned at IMG College and also served as a football blogger for Fox Sports Net. Hoag was a member of Lambda Pi Eta, a national communications honor society, and was a seven-time member of the Wake Forest Dean’s List. Hoag also was named to the ACC Honor Roll and the Wake Forest Athletic Department honor roll.

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Baseball: After win, Deacs drop two to UNC Continued from Page B1

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Sophomore Charlie Morgan from Springfield, Va., provides a left handed bat to the Deacons batting order. He has played in 29 games this year and bats .274.

advantage to the bottom half of the eighth.

Cooney was replaced in the eighth after giving up three runs, and Dimock was unable to get out of the inning with the lead as UNC tied the game up at six as the game headed into the ninth inning.

“That was obviously a big blow to us when they hit the double down the line to tie the game, but give Michael Dimock credit...he bent but he didn’t break. He’s a senior and he’s who we want on the mound to give us a chance to win,” Walter said.

Neither team scored in the ninth, 10th or 11th innings until Rhine hit a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning to claim a 7-6 lead. Sophomore Jack Fischer entered in the bottom half of the inning and gave up two hits before ultimately getting his first save of the year.

“Three great at-bats in that 12th inning, first Lopez with the double, then Morgan does a great job of getting him over, then Rhine did a great job to get in the run,” Walter said.

“Fischer had first and third with one out and then threw two just unbelievable pitches to get the strikeout.”

“Just so proud of the guys I told them after the game, it was the guttiest win I’ve ever been associated with,” Walter add.

The Deacons took the field on March 31 looking to claim the weekend series against North Carolina. Junior Justin Van Grouw took the mound for the Deacs putting his 1-2 season record on the line against a potent Tar Heel offense. A solid outing for Van Grouw aside from a five-run first inning was overshadowed by the Deacs’ inability to get runs across the plate Wake was able to outscore the Heels by a 3-2 margin over the final eight innings, but were ultimately unable to get a meaningful hit with runners on base. In total the Deacs

left 11 runners on base over the course of the game, including at least one runner in every inning except the first and eighth.

The Demon Deacons entered the final game of the series looking to claim a critical road win, but fell slightly short despite a furious nineth inning rally. Junior Brian Holmes entered the game 5-0 with a 1.49 ERA and cruised through the first four innings without allowing a run before UNC turned the heat on in the fifth.

Wake struck first in the first and third innings to stake a 2-0 lead behind a Blair run and a towering third inning shot by redshirtjunior Mac Williamson over the outfield wall.

Williamson’s home run was his ninth of the season, which placed him in a tie for first in the conference through four conference series.

The Tar Heels hit Holmes hard in the fifth inning and behind an inning-opening walk followed by a hit batter. Holmes was ultimately able to strike Cody Stubbs out to get out of the inning. Neither team was able to get on the board again until the ninth inning.

North Carolina was able to get the Deacons down to their last strike in the top of the ninth inning before Armour doubled down the left-field line to put the game-tying run into scoring position.

Stephens attempted to bunt the ball and reached second base when a throw went out of play and allowed Armour to score a run to tie the game at three.

The Deacons’ joy was short-lived however as Fischer stayed on the mound in the bottom half of the ninth inning. Fischer allowed a lead-off single in the inning to Michael Russell who promptly stole second base. Following a strikeout and an intentional walk, Parks Jordan poked a single out to left field to bring Russell home and claim a 4-3 victory for the Tar Heels.

Fischer took the loss, dropping his season record to 1-2.

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Feature | Student Profile

Cycling for the Cause Freshman Logan Cerwin aims to raise funds by bicycling in Tanzania for The Foundation for Tomorrow

By Kathryn Rohlwing | Staff writer

dren in Africa would love to have the opportunities that we do.

“I know I am one of them, and I also need a wake up call,” Cerwin said.

“I hope that after my experience, I will become a catalyst to inspire others to work towards making high quality education universally acceptable and expected.”

The decision to take on this challenge was not an easy one, especially because of the demanding requirements, according to Cerwin.

The ride each day varies in duration from four to seven hours and 21 to 70 kilometers.

In the span of 10 days this June, university freshman Logan Cerwin will ride 400 miles across Tanzania to raise funds and awareness for The Foundation for Tomorrow.

The foundation, for which Cerwin hopes raise to 3,000 dollars through her ride, is a non-profit that works throughout Africa to provide aid to schools and orphanages.

Two of the many ways that it does this is through teacher training and afterschool programs.

The philosophy behind it is that in order to improve conditions in a society, in particular to combat poverty “I hope that after my experience, and starvation, the first steps are eduI will become a catalyst to inspire cation, building self-confidence and others to work towards making raising awareness. high quality education universally One of the key ways that the organization raises awareness is through the acceptable and expected.” bicycle ride, the path of which skirts Logan Cerwin Mount Kilimanjaro and traces 19th Freshman century slave trade routes through Tanzania, a route chosen because of its historical ties to colonialism and the “I am a triathlete and have completexploitation of Africa.

Along the way, riders will have the ed many Half Ironmans. However, afopportunity to see firsthand the coun- ter those races, I’m pretty exhausted,” try’s endemic poverty, talk to locals Cerwin said. “I can’t imagine getting about the importance of education up the next day and doing it all over and meet people who are benefiting again. That’s essentially what I will be doing for 10 days straight this sumfrom The Foundation for Tomorrow.

Cerwin says her motivation to un- mer.”

But the challenge is also one thing dertake this physically and mentally grueling challenge comes from her de- that she is most looking forward to, “I sire to become an active part in bring- love a great challenge: you never know what your body’s limits are until you ing about change in Africa.

“We are all selfish. We all take ad- test them. I feel that a person’s vantage of our circumstances,” Cerwin world will be very small if they never get off the ‘comfort’ said.

She said that during exam week stu- bench.”

Before the physidents all complain about how horrible it is to have to endure these sufferings, cal challenge begins ImagineFP4c 4/3/06 11:42 AMCerwin Page though, has 1 to yet we don’t remind ourselves that chil-

face another one: fundraising. In order to participate in the ride, she has to raise a minimum of 3,000 dollars to donate to the foundation.

One of the most difficult things has been finding creative ways (particularly around campus) to get people to donate.

According to Cerwin, the impact of the foundation cannot be seen firsthand here, and it can be difficult to motivate people to donate to a cause from which they may never see the benefit.

For this reason, Cerwin wants to make the impact known to locals.

Cerwin is currently looking into ways to raise money, educate students on the problems in Tanzania and build awareness on campus, including the possibility of a bicycle marathon in future semesters.

Through all the challenges and obstacles, Cerwin is excited for her ride and the opportunity to be part The Foundation for Tomorrow’s efforts.

“The most important reason I am doing this ride is for the children in Tanzania,” Cerwin said. “As a result of a well educated population, peace, health, and human welfare will hopefully prosper, helping to empower the future of developing nations. I want to be a part of this change.”

Photos courtesy of Logan Cerwin

Logan Cerwin is determined to raise money for The Foundation for Tomorrow through her upcoming bicycle ride.

Graphic by Hilary Burns/Old Gold & Black

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Maya Angelou author, poet, educator