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Construction equipment prohibits access to the Polo Road entrance to campus and will remain until August 2013.

When students arrived on campus this fall, they were greeted with the beauty of the foliage on the quads and a noisy construction zone on North Campus. The construction of a new academic building has not been seen in a decade. The new building is to be named Farrell Hall for Mike Farrell, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NLY).

Farrell’s corporation represents the largest residential mortgage real estate investment trust in the country. In August 2013, Farrell Hall will house the Schools of Business presently located in Kirby and Manchester Hall. Farrell Hall has blocked access to Wingate Road from the Polo Road gate for the summer and will do so indefinitely.

While this inconvenience seems large to those familiar with the campus, Jim

Alty, assistant vice president for Facilities Management, assures the student body that the impact on day-to-day activities will be minimal.

The largest inconvenience is on pedestrian traffic from North Campus to South Campus in which students venturing from Carroll Weathers Drive must walk through Parking Lot Q to reach the southern portion of campus.

This inconvenience will remain until construction is completed in August 2013. Alty assures that a pedestrian pathway will be included in the completed project. Drivers must adjust to accessing the Wingate Road entrance to campus from Wake Forest Road.

At this juncture, Wake Forest University Facility Administration does not anticipate construction of a new route to the Wingate entrance. “The way things are today, is the way they will be,” Alty said.

Wake Forest University’s Schools of Business students can anticipate a 400seat auditorium in Farrell Hall. The Broyhill Auditorium will also feature a lecture series, the Broyhill Leading Out Loud Executive Lecture Series, presenting insight on the current business climate. In addition to a new auditorium dedicated to business, Farrell Hall will house the entirety of Wake Forest University’s Schools of Business.

This includes, but is not limited to, classrooms, business-related programs, administration, staff offices and faculty offices.

All faculty, staff and students can look forward to what Alty describes as a “gorgeous three-story glass atrium,” named the Founders Living Room.

The Founders Living Room will include a small restaurant that will be

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LGBTQ Center TAILGATING: established to provide safe haven What to expect for the 2011 football season

By Ann Bauer | Staff writer

This semester, the university opened its first LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Queer/Questioning) Center in Benson University Center Room 218, and hired Angela Mazaris as director of the center and the campus LGBTQ program.

Through the center, Mazaris hopes to ultimately “create a campus climate where LGBTQ students, faculty and staff feel welcome and able to bring their whole selves to campus.”

Adam Huffman (M.Div. ’11), a member of the LGBTQ Center search committee, said that the committee created the position with the dual goal of “education and public advocacy.”

To further that goal, Mazaris plans to work with faculty and staff over the course of this year to create an expanded “Safe Places” program on campus.

She explained that in the past, faculty have not received any training to accompany the rainbow stickers students may have seen on office doors, indicating that a professor is an ally of the LGBTQ community.

She intends to “establish a basic training protocol” so faculty members know how to counsel LGBTQ students looking for help or resources. The first major event at the center will be a reception and

By Meenu Krishnan | News editor

up with a comprehensive solution to the tailgating problem.

On Dec. 13, 2010, the university’s “Once we knew of the announcement Office of Communications and External of the tennis facility, we reached out to Relations sent an email to all undergradu- students and sent an email asking them ate students, notifying them of plans to to join the committee. We really wanted host an annual professional tennis tourna- student engagement,” Mike Odom, assisment, the Winstontant athletic director, Salem Open.

Marketing/Special In order to accomProjects, said.

“Students should expect the modate this tournaOther student same thing as past years. The ment, however, a new initiatives, like the only difference is what they are CHARGE team led by tennis facility would be constructed off junior Greg Gorman standing on is grass, of Shorefair Drive, and senior Stephanie not asphalt.” between BB&T Gifford, also particiMatthew Simari Field and the Indoor pated in the overhaul.

Tennis Center.

So what exactly do Student Trustee Students, naturally, the changes entail? immediately worried According to Odom, about the future of football tailgating, Student Body President Nilam Patel and considering that that this new facility Student Trustee Matthew Simari, the would impact the student parking lot at changes to the actual tailgating area are BB&T Field. only very slight, and they are for the better.

Consequently, over the spring semester “Students should expect the same thing and into the summer, student leaders and administration worked together to come See Tailgating, Page A3

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By Renee Slawsky | Executive news editor

Meet the Class of Graphic by Renee Slawsky/Old Gold & Black

2015

It is the beginning of the new academic year: the weather is hot, Starbucks has commenced its regular service, dorm rooms are decorated, and students mill about the campus with confidence. In the midst of the annual new school-year chaos, there is the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and most likely overwhelmed, freshman class.

The Class of 2015 moved onto campus on a blazingly hot Aug. 26 with their many boxes and parents in tow. After a few days of tight orientation scheduling, the freshmen were released into the campus community to become yet another chapter of the university’s history.

This year’s freshman class was chosen from one of the largest pools of applicants the admissions office has ever seen. With a steadily growing reputation, the result has been an increase in the number of students considering Wake Forest University. This year, 9,869 high school seniors applied to the

university and 3,933 students were accepted.

Thus, the acceptance rate for the 2011 school year was approximately 40 percent. From the 3,933 that were accepted to the university, 1,240 enrolled.

The complexion of the Class of 2015 is roughly as diverse as years past with 22 percent multicultural students.

Furthermore, 2 percent are from countries other than the United States, including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.

In addition to having students from foreign countries, the freshman class includes students hailing from 43 states. Of the states represented, and as is usual for the university, the most highly represented is North Carolina.

Subsequent popular place of origin are a cluster of Northeastern states such as New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York.

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The annual BookMarks Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 in the downtown arts district of Winston-Salem, on Sixth and Trade Streets. The festival features readings, discussions, book signings, workshops and performances with more than 30 authors and illustrators from an array of genres.

Student groups organize Barn concert with three alternative bands Wake Radio, Media Board, Student Government, the Old Gold & Black and Student Activities Fund are bringing three alternative bands to campus Monday, Sept. 12.

Titus Andronicus, Estrangers and Bolmongani will play in the Barn with doors opening at 8 p.m. The three bands hail from New Jersey, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, respectively. Admissions is free for students and the general public and there will be a cash bar for those over 21.

For questions, contact Laura Chin at chinlj9@wfu.edu.

Two information sessions for WAKE Washington program to be held

Popular electronica DJ Tiesto coming to perform in Winston-Salem DJ Tiesto, with special guest Porter Robinson, is coming to Winston-Salem Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Joel Coliseum. Doors open at 8 p.m., and tickets are available at tiesto.com and all Ticketmaster locations.

The club sensation has been gaining a lot of steam in popular music over the past several months.

Second year of Experimental College now open for student registration Established in fall 2010, Experimental College (ExCo) has grown to nine class offerings this semester and is now mentioned on the undergraduate application to the university. Classes taught this semester are: Ultimate Frisbee 101; SexCo; Bad Bitches to Barbie Bentleys: Women of Rap; The History of Wake Forest; The Themes of Woody Allen; 2012: Theories of the Apocalypse in Film, Literature; Exploring the Matrix: An Intellectual Approach to Human Nature; Behind the Cloak of Deception: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire; and 007-101.

To register, students have one of three options. They can register online at pdc.wfu.edu starting Friday, Sept.

9. Students can also contact the individual instructor of each course, which can be found out through Tré Easton at eastar9@wfu.edu. Third, students should like the ExCo on Facebook and participate in the discussion boards.

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Llewellyn and Murphy dove deep into the origins of MLK’s renowned speech.

By Tina Bice | Staff writer

New exhibition, 14 x 11, currently on display at START Gallery The exhibition 14 x 11: New Works in the Student Gallery will be on display from Sept. 6 to Sept. 24 in the student-managed START Gallery in Reynolda Village next to Simplyummy.

The exhibition features 14 works of varying media produced by 11 student artists that were purchased as part of the John P. Anderson Collection of Student Art. Each of the pieces was originally featured this past spring in the annual student exhibition at the Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery.

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where they could be shared with the general public. Therefore, in November 2010, Associate Professor of Communication Llewellyn traveled to the National ComJohn Llewellyn and junior and mathemati- munication Association Convention in San cal business major William Scott Murphy Francisco, Calif., where the research was first met one another in Llewellyn’s first-year presented. “I don’t think King sat down seminar titled American Speeches of the 20th in ‘63 to repeat what he had said in ‘44,” Llewellyn said. “However, he had those ideas Century.

Through this class and under Llewellyn’s about civil rights in America long before he tutelage, Murphy made a discovery that had sat down to write the ‘Dream’ speech.”

Through the interest and intrigue in this long been overlooked by many in history and rhetoric. Murphy set out to compare discovery, the duo has received media attentwo Martin Luther King Jr. speeches: “The tion. Llewellyn’s op-ed piece on the topic has Negro and the Constitution” and “I Have a appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution; the discovery has been discussed on the Dream.”

Though many had known about the for- Bob Edwards show on Sirius radio; and they mer speech, no one had thought to make have been on the sets of local affiliates for both Fox and CBS News. the comparison. King’s Murphy described the “Dream” speech was discovery and media attendelivered on Aug. 28, “They’re hearing the music, but tion as a “fun experience.”

1963 during the March they’re not hearing the words.”

“I got a couple of texts on Washington, and has from friends back home,” since become the most Dr. John Llewellyn Murphy said. “The way recognized and highly Associate Professor these things typically run, acclaimed American of Communication it’s like a combination of a speech of the 20th cenlittle work and a good deal tury. of luck. When I originally Through his research, however, Murphy revealed that the general looked at this topic, I didn’t have the knowlthematic concepts and imagery behind King’s edge that I was discovering something new.”

Murphy is a manager of the men’s basket“Dream” speech were actually articulated in 1944 at the Georgia Black Elks speech con- ball team and he is preparing for the upcoming season. When asked what was next on test in Dublin, Ga., when King was 15.

“If you take off the dream and faith sec- the agenda, he joked, “Survive and move on.”

Llewellyn sees Murphy’s discovery as entions, the remaining 949 words of the ‘Dream’ speech and the 927 words of the couraging for other students. “I think that ’44 speech share a number of important other Wake students who take a cue from themes,” Llewellyn said. “The policy portion Will should recognize that they can do imof King’s argument was all in the first 900 portant things without waiting for someone’s words. People remember the dream section, permission,” Llewellyn said. “They can make but they don’t remember the bad check met- a difference and make an impact.”

Llewellyn is now completing a chapter aphor. They’re hearing the music, but they’re about ethical issues in collegiate sports, adnot hearing the words.”

After Murphy did the fundamental re- dressing coaching salaries, graduation rates search identifying the shared themes, and athletes’ rights to their images. He hopes Llewellyn’s role became to take the findings to address the issue of how American society out of the classroom and into a medium acts on its values.

dergraduate school. It was there that she first became interested in psychology and eventually counseling after taking several courses in counseling techniques. Schubert later attended Southern Illinois University where she not only earned her doctorate in psychology, but also found herself interested in specializing in college counseling.

During this time, Schubert completed an internship at a college counseling center. After college, Schubert immediately began working at the Counseling Center at Wake Forest. She began as a staff psychologist. At that time, the Counseling Center staff was composed of only four members. Today, there are seven full-time staff members that spend countless hours helping students.

Schubert leads the department with poise, confidence and a particularly calming presence. When she is not in the Counseling Center, Schubert may be found gardening, hiking or just enjoying the outdoors. The University Counseling Center is an invaluable resource for students and faculty. The University Counseling Center is staffed by licensed psychologists, licensed or certified counselors, and few select graduate students under the supervision of another licensed staff member.

A 1962 article in the Wake Forest Magazine stated that the Counseling Department had served an average of 100 students per year since its opening in 1959. Of course, it was not the same Counseling Department that we think of now.

The University Counseling Center began as the Center for Psychological Services. Under director John Williams the small center — then located on the first floor of Efird Hall — focused on both “vocational and personal counseling” along with testing and research.

Throughout the years, the University Counseling Center doubled as both a place for students to receive personal counseling and to receive academic help.

Much has changed in the last 60 years. Today, the University Counseling Center has over 800 regular visitors and can see up to 100 students a week — much more than the 100 students per year in the early 1960s.

Marianne Schubert, Director of the University Counseling Center, has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of the Counseling Center.

Schubert became the director in the mid-1980s and has been a strong leader in the expansion and evolution of the center ever since.

Schubert is originally from Buffalo, N.Y. See Profile, She attended the University of Dayton for un- Page A7

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Memorial service for emeritus professor to occur in Wait Chapel The memorial service for Professor Emeritus of Psychology Robert C. Beck will take place at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10, in Wait Chapel. Beck died on Aug. 18 after a brief illness. The service is sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.

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Elections for Student Government freshman officers will take place Sept. 13 from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Voting will take place online on WIN under InfoCentral/Student Government/Online Voting. For questions, contact Tré Easton at eastar9@wfu.edu.

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The Office of the Chaplain is hosting training workshops through InterFaith Youth Core for students and staff to deepen engagement of religious diversity on campus Sept. 15. Students and staff will participate in various sessions designed to promote understanding of the importance of interfaith cooperation, and discuss the future of existing interfaith work on campus.

There will be a number of workshops held in Benson, Wingate and Carswell Hall. Students and faculty/staff interested in participating in the interfaith workshops should contact Chris Towles in the Office of the Chaplain by emailing towlescj@wfu.edu.

Two information sessions for the WAKE Washington, D.C., program will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13. One session will be held at 9:00 a.m. and the other at 3:00 p.m., both in Benson 410. Students are encouraged to review the information on the WAKE Washington website before the meeting. For questions, contact Paul Orser at orser@wfu.edu.

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Larceny • A victim advised officers that she left her vehicle unlocked overnight and discovered several items missing, including money and other valuable items, at 11:56 a.m. Aug. 29 in Lot R1.

• A victim parked their vehicle and returned later to find the vehicle had been stolen at 12:31 p.m. Aug. 29 in Lot G. • A victim left an iPhone in her room unattended for approximately 15 minutes and when she returned, the phone was missing. The report was filed at 1:49 p.m. Aug. 31 and the incident occured in Manchester Hall.

• A victim stated that while she was in class, an offender went into her room and stole medication. It is unknown if the room was unlocked.

The report was filed at 4:02 p.m. Aug. 31 in Davis Hall.

• A victim parked her vehicle at Student Drive Aug. 29 and when she returned on Sept. 1, she discovered her vehicle was missing. The report was filed at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

• A victim had an iPhone stolen at a fraternity party at 12:34 p.m. Aug. 29 in Luter Hall.

• A victim had a computer stolen by an unknown suspect while studying abroad in Germany. A report was filed at 12:48 p.m. Aug. 29. No further action can be taken.

• University Police responded to Student Drive at the request of the WFU Shuttle driver at 1:09 a.m. Sept. 2. The shuttle driver advised police that he had three passengers on the shuttle that he believed were not WFU students. The passengers were attempting to leave when approached

by WFU Police. After interviewing the three individuals, police discovered that they were not WFU students. The individuals advised they had gone to South Hall to visit a student.

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• Officers discovered two males at the Admissions Center that were acting suspicious and when an officer approached the males, one male left in a vehicle, leaving the other male behind. The other offender was warned against trespassing at 8:51 p.m. Aug. 30.

• During a fraternity event, an offender was found heavily intoxicated. An officer called for an EMS at 8:24 p.m. Aug. 31.

• A student was heavily intoxicated and examined by a student EMT. The student was then released to his roommate at 1:50 a.m. Sept. 1.

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as past years. The only difference is what they are standing on is grass, not asphalt,” Simari said.

A few changes have been implemented to make the tailgating experience more streamlined and organized. For example, Deacon Cup teams are now able to set up tables, tents and chairs on the Fridays before home games from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This concept was adopted from the Grove at the University of Mississippi.

There will be an overnight security guard in the gated area (which requires either a universityissued ticket or a student ID to enter). Due to construction, however, teams will not be able to place stakes in this ground. To alleviate this issue, Student Government is paying for sandbags and water barrels for the first tailgate. After that, the teams are responsible for bringing them to the game. For those unfamiliar with Deacon Cup, it is a program designed to engage student organizations at football tailgating. Student groups form teams that then compete to earn “minutes” that translate into points. The teams with the highest

points then receive prime tailgating locations and cash prizes.

Furthermore, parking spots will be available for Deacon Cup teams, Screamin’ Demons and general students, though they will need a pass. There are also 100 free spots in the overflow senior services lot. Moreover, the bottleneck that many students are familiar with has been removed.

There is also now a carpool lane for dropping off supplies and people, which will facilitate traffic and ease gridlock.

In addition, the number of shuttles has been increased, and service will begin four hours prior to the games.

Four shuttles will run with two pick-up locations on campus (Poteat side of Wait Chapel and Benson), and there will be one drop-off location at Wait Chapel. This is an increase from last year’s shuttles, which began pick-up only two hours prior to the game.

Lastly, there is a high probability that vendors will be in the tailgating areas, so students don’t have to go into to the stadium to purchase food.

While students and administrators involved with the overhaul recognize that students have concerns

about the effects on tailgating this semester, they are confident that the new measures in place will actually improve gameday.

“There is misplaced anxiety about this process,” Simari said.

Odom said, “Several students have come out and seen the facility. There is positive energy of that this will allow a good game day experience.”

“There’s really a good amount of space in this beautiful venue.

No one believes us until they see it. ”

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Patel and Simari also pointed out that when athletics realized that they were placing students in a predicament with the construction of the tennis facility, they have been willing to participate in the resolution of a number of these issues. This often means financial support for initiatives.

“There’s really a good amount of space in this beautiful venue,” Patel said. “No one believes us until they see it.”

One ongoing issue of concern, of course, is the presence of the A.L.E. in the tailgating area. Student relationships with A.L.E. officers have been strained in the past.While there is no guarantee that A.L.E. officers will not come through the tailgating area, as they have the authority to do so under state law, Odom, Patel and Simari anticipate that it will not be as significant a problem as it has been in the past. This can be attributed to the strengthened connections between A.L.E. and the university.

“The university’s relationship with the A.L.E. has improved drastically. There is constant dialogue between the A.L.E. and the administration,” Patel said. “There’s no bigger proponent of our students than our administration.”

Odom echoed Patel’s statement. Though he recognized that 2009 was a year with an abnormally high number of A.L.E.-related incidents, he predicted that this year should be roughly the same as 2010.

“We know that this is going work. Students just need to be open-minded and trust the university,” Patel said.

Farrell Hall: New building incorporates modern design Continued from Page A1

available to all faculty, staff and students at the university.

Alty imagines that the 8,200 square-foot room will be a great addition to casual meeting places on campus. Students, faculty and staff will collaborate on a space available to all.

The exterior of Farrell Hall will feature the Reynolds American

Foundation Terrace and Gardens. The vibrant addition of the garden will extend into a wooded area comparable to other wooded parts of campus.

The terrace and gardens will also provide a new space for student, faculty and staff collaboration. Alty assures that Farrell Hall, while new, will have the same feel as other academic buildings on campus.

It is notably the first academic

building on campus designed to meet LEED standards for energy and environmental design.

Additionally, the new building will open up space in South Campus academic buildings for the expansion of other departments.

Until August 2013, Alty wishes campus inhabitants bear in mind the enormous benefits of the new building over any construction nuisances.

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William E. Conner, professor of Biology, also serves as the director of the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship program at the university.

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The Founders’ Living Room will be a mix of contemporary style and comfort, and will serve as a casual area for students and faculty to connect.

National clothing retailer Champion plans campus visit to design new T-shirt

By Meenu Krishnan | News editor

In response to widespread student feedback regarding the lack of merchandise with logos, the Deacon Shop has decided to redesign the basic university T-shirt.

The Deacon Shop is looking for students to participate in the redesign process. “We have perhaps one of the most fashionable campuses, and our stores have great merchandise, but this is a fantastic opportunity for students to participate in designing a shirt that they can say they helped

to create,” Kim Thore, marketing manager for University Stores, said. National retailer Champion will be on campus at 12:30 Sept. 13 with members from their design team. In a statement released by Thore, she noted that stores will be working with a group of students to develop “the” shirt.

The best designs will then be placed online for voting for students to choose their favorite. Students interested in participating in the focus group should contact Jen Abbinett at abbinej@wfu.edu to reserve a spot. Spaces are limited.

“It’s an awesome opportunity to see what goes into the design of a shirt using an organization’s logo, color scheme and identity with a nationally recognized company,” Thore said.

Biology professor William E. Conner receives newly endowed ICE position

By Yasmin Bendaas | Staff writer

William E. Conner, professor of Biology, is the first individual to have been named the David and Leila Farr Professor of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.

“It’s a great honor because it indicates that someone is willing to invest in what you’re doing,” Conner said.

The Farr family has endowed Conner’s professorship with $2 million, half of which goes toward Conner’s interests in his research and teaching, and half of which funds the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) program.

For Conner, the connection between Biology and Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship is an obvious one.

“We’re being inspired by nature to produce new products.

In a class called Bio-inspiration and Bio-mimetics, we look at how animals and plants have

solved biological problems and apply that to our own problems,” Conner said.

“For example, we can look at a marine snail with an incredibly hard shell and use that to design a new football helmet.

A group of students in the past examined the lift of maple seeds and used this kind of research to invent a new kind of windmill.”

The endowment is the first of its kind in a liberal arts college, as most are found in business schools across the nation.

Conner serves as program director of the ICE program, which was founded seven years ago. The program was actually inspired by a freshman student who told Conner, her academic advisor at the time, that she wished to start a nonprofit company. Today the program not only funds nonprofit ventures, but also for-profit ventures that students may want to develop.

Additionally, program funds go toward merit-based scholarships for students interested in entrepreneurship, the projects of professors, and a faculty seminar in which will learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to their classes.

“All of Wake Forest’s professors are creative and innovative,” Conner said. “It’s just a question of harnessing those characteristics to make things happen.” The ICE program is unique in that over its span of seven years more than 100 professors, representing nearly 20 departments, have been involved in its purpose.

“The program truly goes from one end of the university to another,” Conner said.

“We believe that entrepreneurial thinking can help anyone no matter what their major.

It’s about leadership, it’s about solving complex problems and it’s about having an impact on the world.”

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Angela Mazaris, director of the LGBTQ Center, hopes to expand course offerings related to sexuality on campus.

an open house specifically for alumni during Homecoming Week to showcase the new center and discuss the endeavors it hopes to undertake.

She proposes to implement student counseling and support groups over the next year as well, in order to serve the needs of the increasingly diverse campus community.

In order to foster a discussion among the campus as a whole, she intends to develop a ‘Campus Dialogues’ series to “raise issues related to sexual identity at Wake Forest,” including such noteworthy topics as “homophobia and athletics.”

Mazaris will also teach a class in the spring, and hopes to expand sexualityrelated course offerings at the university.

More concretely, Mazaris plans to transform the new LGBTQ Center into “a space that encompasses institutional support and a casual meeting place,” with conference tables placed alongside comfortable

couches in order to make students feel comfortable.

Mazaris cautions, however, that students should not think the center benefits only the LGBTQ population of the university.

“This is for everyone,” she said.

She remarks that the university has a responsibility to “raise the cultural competency” of its students, the next generation of business leaders, politicians, lawyers and doctors. Referring to the university motto of Pro Humanitate she asks, “How can you serve humanity if you do not understand all of it?”

Students will have many opportunities to become involved in the center, including joining a Speakers Bureau program for peer education and creating videos to show support for their LGBTQ peers.

In recent years, the administration has made efforts to include and support more diverse students, including the LGBTQ community.

Barbee Oakes, assistant provost of diversity and inclusion, echoes that statement, remarking that “building a diverse com-

munity of learners and educators” was part of the university’s 2008 strategic plan.

The LGBTQ Center came about because “as our LGBTQ population continues to grow, it is essential to develop an infrastructure that promotes equity and inclusion,” Oakes said.

Huffman noticed that President Hatch is more progressive than former presidents, as well as more receptive to student concerns, another driving force behind the center’s opening.

He remarks that, “it is no longer socially sanctioned to be homophobic” at the university. Mazaris notes the university’s new ethos of inclusion as well, saying, “I have been warmly received and welcomed.”

Oakes agreed, saying that “student leaders, including IFC and Panhellenic Council Presidents, signed a petition in support of creating an LGBTQ Center before the search process was even initiated.”

Mazaris and the LGBTQ Center will continue to be at the forefront of diversifying the university and accommodating the student body’s needs.

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n Aug. 26, 2011, firstyear students moved onto campus for a newly condensed Orientation Week that yielded changes affecting both incoming freshmen and the university at large.

First, an early move-in fee of $50 a night was implemented this year for all upperclassman students interested in moving back to campus before the scheduled move-in date of Sunday, Aug. 28.

The fee was reduced to $10 a night for members of approved organizations needing to return early.

The editorial staff of the Old Gold & Black deems this fee as both hypocritical and unnecessary.

Many organizations, the Old Gold & Black included, have valid reasons to return to campus before Aug. 28.

This year, unlike any other year, $10 per night, per person, was paid out of these organizations' already predetermined budgets.

Beyond the initial inconvenience, we were disappointed to see that the university did not reevaluate this fee once Hurricane Irene was predicted to move up the East Coast as a Category 2 storm the weekend of upperclassman movein. Many students were forced to change their travel plans to return to campus due to weather emergencies.

We believe that the fees should have been waived under these extenuating circumstances.

Second, in regard to Orientation scheduling, events such as the “Spirit of Wake Forest” and “WakeFest” began later in the evening this year than they had previously. First-year students attending this “Spirit of Wake Forest” were not released until 10:30 p.m., while “WakeFest” did not end until midnight.

As most Greek activities, which play an integral social role on campus, begin around 10:30 p.m., first-year students were thus unable to socialize in these types of environments on these nights. “aWake All Night” also took place later in the evening, and staff members that attended the event said it was well-attended for the first two hours until the majority of students left to attend parties at the Barn, lounges and off-campus houses.

The editorial staff believes events such as “Spirit of Wake Forest” and “aWake All Night” are both

beneficial and enjoyable for all university students.

However, if such events took place earlier in the evening, or even on week nights, we are sure many more students would attend, and give these events the respect and attention that they deserve.

Attendance to these events would be greater if they did not conflict with customary nighttime activities but rather acted as a bonding tool for students to take a break from studying and classes.

Furthermore, no organization on campus was allowed to open lounges or have parties at the Barn until Sunday, Aug. 28.

Because of this rule, all parties before Sunday — for freshmen, and upperclassmen willing to pay the move-in fee — took place off campus.

This rule contradicts the university’s hopes to keep students safe and on campus during Orientation Week.

The editorial staff understands the university’s attempts to move more activities on campus as opposed to off campus.

Students are safer on campus and cause less disruption in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The editorial staff feels that these changes are due to off-campus mishaps that have occurred in the past, and the editorial staff commends the construction of the Barn to move more student activities on campus.

However, to make this a feasible idea, the university must be willing to allow for on-campus parties, especially during Orientation Week.

For many students, Orientation Week is the first time alcoholic beverages are consumed.

Despite adjustments built into the Orientation Week schedule, first-year students interested in partaking in such activities will continue to find a way to do so.

As a result, students attended off-campus parties, during which many drank alcohol for the first time, far away from Student Health offices and their dorms.

These students were off campus in an unfamiliar area, where they were far less likely to receive quick help if it were needed.

The editorial staff believes that the early move-in fee and changes to the Orientation schedule were implemented to discourage the typical prevalence of Orientation Week, without ample attention to logistics and ramifications.

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s the Arab Spring extends into the fall, its bloodiest and most dramatic victory looms: a Libya free of its Brother-Leader.

Muammar Gaddafi, the Arab world’s longest-ruling leader at nearly 42 years, is in hiding at the time of this writing. In his place, the Libya National Transitional Council is trying to restore basic services in Tripoli, end continuing resistance from Gaddafi loyalists, and prevent the country from fragmenting. Skeptics who erred in their predictions of a drawn-out stalemate now predict a Libyan future marked by tribal fragmentation, conflict between the Arab majority and Berber minority, and profound disagreements over the future of Libya.

As always in the Arab world, Western observers caution of Islamists around every corner; though they have played a minor role in the Arab Spring thus far, some observers caution they will assert themselves once things quiet down.

Though the future of Libya is far from certain, there are strong reasons to be optimistic.

The strongest concerns in the coming months will focus on the possibility of Tripoli becoming the next Baghdad.

Though Libya lacks the sectarian divisions that have pulled countries like Lebanon and Iraq apart, Libya has no experience in multi-party democracy and lacks a strong tradition of liberalism.

Arab despots have often been adept at navigating the complex maze of tribal and clan loyalties that are often more significant than national loyalties.

Gaddafi was no exception; in his absence it is possible that individuals in the new Libya will rely on local — rather than national — forms of identity and support.

This will present a challenge to the federal government, which can only operate well if diverse groups within the population accept it as legitimate.

Though the Berber minority is small, it has asserted itself throughout the rebellion and will want to continue to do so in government.

In other parts of North Africa, such as Morocco, non-Arab minorities have won concessions from the Arab governments such as their languages becoming official — Libya should follow suit. Though nearly all Libyans are Sunni Muslims, views on the

role of religion in public life do differ.

Libya’s most powerful Islamist group, the Libyan Islamist Fighting Group, participated in the rebellion and will no doubt rebrand itself as a political party.

Thus far, the organization has agreed to operate under the umbrella of the National Transitional Council.

Whether or not it will agree to work within the framework of a multi-party democratic system remains to be seen; however, if the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood is any indication, Islamist movements may not be fundamentally hostile to democracy, at least in principle.

Thus far, the West has played a significant but ultimately supporting role. When one of Gaddafi’s sons promised a “bloodbath” in Benghazi, French and British pressure mobilized NATO into providing air support for the rebels.

When the regime instead attempted the same bloodbath in Misrata, NATO acted again to prevent it.

Gaddafi’s willingness to use extreme violence against the Libyan population probably would have suppressed the rebellion and killed thousands of Libyans.

Though the United States was not at the forefront of NATO’s action, it did participate in airstrikes and used drones for reconnaissance.

This level of support, which permitted local actors to credibly claim that the victory was theirs, has likely won the United States and Europe an important ally in the future; among the striking images to come out of the rebellion is a picture of Libyan rebels holding up an American flag.

With the action in Libya, the United States has struck a sound and balanced approach towards intervention in the Middle East.

Unlike in Iraq, the U.S. did not attempt to use American military power to radically change the nature of the country.

Instead, the United States supported local actors that possess greater legitimacy among the population.

This mode of democracy promotion requires more patience because it happens on a local, rather than U.S.-defined timetable, but will also probably prove more durable.

Much like the world is better off without Saddam Hussein in power, the world is better without the tentdwelling Colonel.

Yet, this time around fewer people got killed and the United States and Europe gained credibility.

This is a victory for those who believe the United States has a constructive role to play in democracy promotion and, more importantly, for the Libyan people.

Matt Moran is a senior history major from Pittsburgh, Penn.

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Discovering school’s mystique is unique to each student History and tradition are roots of university culture

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very school across the nation, whether it is a big research university or a small private liberal arts college, has something unique to offer to its students.

Schools may attract students due to their competitive athletics, their tradition of academic excellence or their reputation as a fantastic place in which to find yourself.

It may be easy to think about what other schools bring to the table, but one must ask the question, what does Wake Forest offer? What is unique about a small, private university tucked away in the sleepy town of Winston-Salem?

There was a time, just a few years ago, in which we could claim that athletics was a big draw to our school. We were small yet we competed on a national level with the biggest and meanest Goliaths in the world. Academic tradition also seems like a viable solution, as

Wake Forest invokes varying emotions and memories in each individual.

we are consistently ranked as one of the most esteemed and rigorous universities in the country.

As a side-note, feel free to investigate where our neighbors to the East land on the list of “least rigorous universities.”

Yet, it seems that Wake brings something else to the table, something perhaps intangible and undefined.

There seems to be a mystique associated with these grounds, something unusually magnetic and meaningful. But what is it that really makes our “mother so dear?”

Wake Forest has a long and storied history, dating back to its origins as an institute founded on the notion of hard work and academics.

Today, our university has flourished into a school recognized across the nation, not only for its academics and its professors, but also for its tradition.

Last spring, the New Leaders Retreat attempted to determine what made up the Wake Forest mystique.

Led by Vice President of Student Life Ken Zick, student leaders discussed, debated and reminisced on the best qualities of our school, all the while with an eye toward those mystical qualities circumventing life on campus.

Yet, the mystique was never discovered.

Despite having some of the best leaders of the undergraduate community together in one setting, no one could pinpoint those finite qualities that made Wake special. After a twohour session, 40 students and 20 administrators couldn’t reach a consensus. And maybe that in itself is what comprises the mystique.

Wake is a place of reverence and passion, a place of community, and a place of individuality. The mystique of Wake Forest is its diversity and its layers. What may be mystical to one student may be completely common stance and mundane to another.

To one student, the magnolia trees on the quad may be a place of austere. To another, the bell tower may be the forbidden forest, always there, but never visited. If you ask any individual on campus, they are almost guaranteed to have their own definition of the mystical qualities of our school.

Rarely will you find a student that doesn’t have at least one memory or one place on campus that brings out an unusual and overzealous emotion. Our school feels sacred to those whom she touches and we constantly yearn to serve her proudly. It is certain that there is a mystique associated with Wake Forest, but it can’t be certain as to what that mystique is.

What is certain is that we have the awesome opportunity to develop and grow that mystique for generations of Deacons to come. From the Class of 2015 to the Class of 2055 and beyond, Wake Forest will continue to grow in awe and reverence.

Our school is unique and I challenge everyone to decide what is mystical about this campus to them.

Here’s to Wake Forest, may we always and forever Cheer Thy Mystic Name.

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

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t’s basically an unwritten rule — the President of the United States decides that he will address the joint session of Congress on a certain date, and he does it. No questions asked, nothing. That is, before John Boehner and Barack Obama had to go toeto-toe. Obama just happened to schedule his speech on the same night as the Republican Debate — in California no less, the best state in the nation. Obviously, that wasn’t going to work. Though no one knows for sure whether or not Obama asked or told Congress that he would speak then, one thing’s for sure — that date would not be happening.

So the alternative arose — on the same night as the first NFL regular season game.

And there was just as much backlash with that. After all, what’s more all-American than football? Literally, the current bipartisan fight in Washington — one that is being played out in the media, no less – is about what’s more important to the American public: allowing free speech by letting the Republicans have a debate even in a Democratically controlled government, or preempting the most anticipated sporting event in months.

At first glance, my opinions were pretty clear. Obviously, the Republicans should get to hold their debate without interruptions; bumping the debate or even interrupting it would be seen as a clear sign of party politics and that is one fight that Obama can’t afford to lose, or even play, right now.

With an approval rate below 40 percent, and some Democrats considering putting themselves in the running against Obama,

there couldn’t really be a worst move than preempting the debate.

That leaves the first game of the NFL. The defending champs, the Green Bay Packers, taking on the perennial favorites, the New Orleans Saints, in the time-honored American tradition of Thursday Night Football.

To be honest, I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t been missing grown men in brightly colored uniforms chasing each other around a field every weekend, and Mondays, and Thursdays.

It’s not like Wake football is any fun to watch — the loss against Syracuse was humiliating and seeing them destroy us on SportsCenter because there was no real NFL football that night? Awful way to spend some free time, in my opinion. But I digress, focusing on the NFL now.

There is nothing more all-American than football. Modern-day NFL has all the characters that define the essential American story. There’s the underdog, which will obviously differ depending on where you’re from, and are often your own team but they tend to be the teams that you can’t hate, no matter how hard you try — the Cincinnati Bengals anyone? Please note that despite my California heritage, my heart lies with the rowdiest, always has the most players in jail, will they ever win a game team from the greatest city in Ohio, so yes, this season is already disappointing for me. Then you have the hated rival, who is always just a little faster, a little bit richer and a little bit better, who have and always will win. There are the guys who shouldn’t even try, and the ones who are always good but not quite good enough.

Obviously, I love politics and this is a fantastic time to get interested — but I highly doubt that this upcoming debate will be anything other than more of the same as in previous events.

At this point, I’d support an Aaron Rodgers for President campaign; he led the Packers to victory over a tough Steelers team, who, unless you’re from Pittsburgh, are impossible to root for.

So let bipartisan petty games take place in Washington — I’ll stick to Thursday night football, thank you very much.

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

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The Southeast and Northeast are rivaling as the most popular regions for students with considerable increases in the number of students from California and many Midwestern states as well.

While the Class of 2015’s places of origins may differ greatly, their academic standings in high school are relatively similar. About 83 percent of the freshmen students graduated in the top ten percent of their class and 42 percent were in the top five percent.

A big controversy in recent years concerning the admissions office was the decision to make submitting standardized test scores optional for applicants.

This policy has been in effect for three years now and an official statement about the results has yet to be provided. Despite the optional nature of the submission, 77 percent of the Class of 2015 submitted standardized test scores for reviewing.

A key point in understanding the profile of this year’s freshman class lies beyond the statistics that follow their admissions and is situated in the impressions that

other university students hold of them as a whole.

“If I could use three words to describe this year’s freshman class I would say ‘attractive,’ ‘hot’ and ‘sexy,’” sophomore Ken Carter said. Many students have echoed similar sentiments that this year’s freshman class is seemingly more attractive than in years past.

On the other hand, this brings some students to question whether there is an inverse relation between their physical appearance and their intellectual quality. Much of this stems from the optional submission of standardized tests.

“A lot of people are talking about how hot the freshmen are but I wonder about how smart they are,” senior Kelly Klan said.

“Since the SATs are optional, I can’t help but wonder.”

Sophomore Eric Studder said, “People say they are dumber than a lot of the other students on campus but that is obviously false since they got in to Wake in the first place.”

The complexion of the Class of 2015 is constructed from both peer opinions as well as their admission statistics and demographics.

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Its services are extended to all fulltime undergraduate students, graduate students, along with law, divinity and MBA residential students.

The Counseling Center even provides some services to faculty, staff and part-time students. Schubert explained that the center provides shortterm individual counseling, staff-led group sessions, and can refer to offsite counselors. The center is also involved with many organizations, including Peer Health Educators, Residence Life & Housing and Policy Group on Rape Education, Prevention and Response

(P.R.E.P.A.R.E.). They work with other departments as well, including Student Health Services and the Office of the Chaplain.

“We’re here. We want to be helpful,” Schubert said. “We’ve tried to arrange it so people can be seen relatively quickly.”

In fact, if students have issues that affect other aspects of campus life, the student can ask the Counseling Center to intervene on his or her behalf.

Schubert stresses the fact that all interactions with the University Counseling Center are completely confidential. According to the center’s policy, all communications between student and counselor are confidential and can-

not be released to anyone outside the Counseling Center without permission of the student. In addition, visits “We’re here. We want to be helpful. We’ve tried to arrange it so people can be seen relatively quickly. “ Marianne Schubert Director of Counseling Center

to the Counseling Center are not part of a student’s university record. The

Counseling Center is a safe, helpful and comfortable place to speak with trained professionals about any topic.

Schubert said that the fact that there are fewer stigmas associated with counseling has changed the nature of the work. There are more and more students that visit each day, and the center is expanding with the demand.

The center is appealing to students in new ways.

“You know we have a Facebook page now,” Schubert said. Schubert beamed when asked about the center’s staff.

Schubert said the secret to being a good staff manager is to hire great people. “That’s what we’ve done,” she said.

“I’m thrilled with my staff.”

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When asked what she finds most rewarding in her line of work, Schubert said, “when we are able to see that students are helped by us and meet challenges and go off and become interesting and responsible beings.” She said that friend and retired staff member Johnne Armentrout used to say that one of the great things about working at the university is that most students go out and affect peoples’ lives. Their lives create ripples in the world that affect others. Schubert said her job is satisfying and truly awe inspiring.

The University Counseling Center is located in 119 Reynolda Hall and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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CROSS COUNTRY: 09/16 Clemson Invite 09/30 Notre Dame Invite 10/14 Panorama Invite VOLLEYBALL: 09/09 v. LSU 09/09 @ West. Kentucky 09/10 v. Xavier

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J.T. Terrell withdraws from the university

By Gary Pasqualicchio | Sports editor

On Sept. 5 at approximately 2:36 p.m., members of the media received a press release via email stating that men’s basketball sophomore J.T. Terrell has withdrawn from the university.

Terrell, a 6-foot-3, 165 pound point guard from Charlotte has left the team immediately.

Terrell’s abrupt and surprising Terrell departure was tied in part to a DWI arrest on the morning of Sept. 3 at 3:00 a.m. by the Winston-Salem Police Department.

Terrell’s attorney, Mike Grace, released the following statement about

the arrest: “Due to circumstances surrounding his arrest, along with other recent indicators, it is obvious to J.T. and his family that J.T. suffers from a serious medical condition which requires immediate attention.”

“Consequently, J.T. and his family have authorized me to inform the University, Athletic Director Ron Wellman and Head Coach Jeff Bzdelik of his intent, effective immediately, to resign from the men’s basketball team and to withdraw from Wake Forest University.”

Bzdelik, who did not recruit Terrell but coached him last season, wished Terrell the best.

“He is at an important crossroads in his life and needs to devote his full attention to recovering,” Bzdelik said.

Athletic Director Ron Wellman echoed similar sentaments. “Our primary concern is with J.T. and his well-

being,” Wellman said. “We expect that he will embark on a course of action that will help him make amends and put his life on the proper path.”

Through Grace, Terrell gave thanks to the university, Bzdelik and his assistants for the “kindness, support and opportunities” he has received since his arrival in Winston.

“I would like to offer my sincere apology to Wake Forest University and its fans, the coaching staff and, most importantly, my teammates for my terrible lack of judgment in this matter,” Terrell said in a statement through his attorney. “I ask for your prayers and best wishes as I undertake the task of rebuilding my life over the next few months.

“With your continued support, I hope to one day both complete my college education and play basketball at some level.”

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By Nick Saponara | Staff writer After a summer filled with incessant lockout drama and a battle between millionaires and billionaires over none other than money, we finally are ready for a new NFL season.

Parity in the NFL is unrivaled by any other major pro sport, which allows fans of every team to be optimistic entering a new season.

Let’s take a look at the likely winners and cellar dwellers of each of the NFL’s eight divisions.

The AFC East is always the site of plenty of jeering between the Jets and Patriots. After two consecutive unsuccessful trips to the AFC Championship game, the Jets are looking to get over the hump this year.

After losing out on cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, the Jets elected to focus on offense and switch out Braylon Edwards in favor of a Plaxico

Burress/Derrick Mason tandem. These moves, in addition to the loss of Shaun Ellis, are probably enough to ensure a second place finish for the Jets this year.

The Patriots made headlines by continuing their recent trend of resurrecting aging Pro Bowlers with the signings of Albert Haynesworth, Brian Waters and Chad Ochocinco. Bill Belichick always a card or two up his sleeve so don’t put too much stock in any of the underperformances from the new Patriots during the preseason.

Look for the Patriots to make a deep postseason run behind Tom Terrific. Despite efforts to improve, the Bills and Dolphins will probably be at the bottom of the division again.

Likewise, the AFC North will be subject to a two-horse race for the crown. The Browns are

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Senior Carlin Salmon led the women’s volleyball team to two wins in the Deacon Invitational this past weekend.

Salmon, a native of Wildwood, Mo., had her best game of the week on Saturday against Charleston Southern when she accrued 14 blocks.

The 14 blocks were the most in Salmon’s Wake career, besting her old record of eight in a game.

Salmon Through the first week of the season, Salmon leads the team in kills, blocks, block assists and points.

The volleyball team is 2-2 on the young season and returns to action Sept. 9 when the Deacs take on LSU.

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Terrell played in 32 games (18 starts) last season and was second on the team in scoring at 11.1 points per game. He was second on the team in assists as well as three-pointers made (50).

Terrell’s most notable game with the Deacs was a 32-point effort at the University of Iowa. He also made the winning three-pointer with two seconds remaining.

Terrell, a four-star recruit out of high school, was also considering offers from Virginia, Miami and Charlotte before choosing Wake Forest and former head coach Dino Gaudio.

He was expected to be in the mix for the starting shooting guard position for the 2011-12 season.

Further details of Terrell’s arrest and his “medical condition” were not released due to privacy.

His future academic and athletic plans are unknown.

Loss of Terrell further hurts basketball team

{ NATIONAL STAGE } A number of U.S. and foreign basketball prospects were tricked by a South Charleston, W.Va., academy that claimed to develop basketball talent.

West Virginia Prep Academy, which was scheduled to open this month, turned out to be a scam designed as a quick influx of cash for former college basketball player Daniel Hicks.

West Virginia Prep Academy received enrollment fees of $500 from seven students, but a total of 20 were found to be living crammed together in a three-bedroom apartment in South Charleston, where they were discovered by officials.

The prospective students were living in cramped conditions without beds and hadn’t been fed in over two days.

After the teenagers were found in the apartment, they were put up at a nearby Ramada hotel. Later that day, city officials reached out to the hotel’s owner and explained the predicament the basketball players were in.

Local and federal officials, as well as the FBI, are in the investigation process. Hicks declares his intentions were good.

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Sophomore J.T. Terrell’s DWI arrest and subsequent withdrawl from the university came at a particularly bad time for the men’s basketball squad.

I first want to state that if Terrell indeed has a disease to combat (based on the facts given in the press release, some say he does), I wish him all the best. An individual’s life, livelihood, and well-being always come before sports.

However, from a purely basketball standpoint, his loss puts a dent in Jeff Bzdelik and his former teammates’ already slim chances of competing at the upper echelon of the ACC this season.

After losing would-be senior center Tony Woods (legal reasons), would-be junior forward Ari Stewart (transferred to USC), would-be sophomore forward Melvin Tabb (transferred) and current senior center Ty Walker (suspended for the fall semester), the Deacs are down to just eight scholarship players.

After a possible starting five of senior C.J. Harris, sophomore Tony Chennault, sophomore Travis McKie, redshirt senior Nikita Mescheriakov and sophomore Carson Desrosiers, the Deacs will be left with three freshmen and four walk-ons on the bench.

Even the return of Walker in the spring semester likely will not be enough to help an inexperienced team coming off an abysmal 8-24 season.

The Deacs have been pounded by misfortune and legal woes since the departure of former head coach Dino Gaudio following the 200910 season. Gaudio was fired amid a cloud of secrecy after winning nearly two-thirds of his games.

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Graphic by Josh Strickland/Old Gold & Black

Deacons blow 15-point lead to Syracuse in road opener

By Evan Quinn | Staff writer Syracuse 36, Wake Forest 29 OT

WF 3 - 17 - 6 - 3 - 0 - 29 SU 0 - 7 - 7 - 15 - 7 - 36 Wake Forest (0-1), Syracuse (1-0)

It all happened so fast.

A 15-point lead with about 11 minutes to go in the game was squandered after a series of devastating events for the Demon Deacons.

Many analysts predicted a close game in Syracuse, and they were correct in their hypotheses. However, for three quarters, this game was dominated by Wake Forest.

The Demon Deacon defense was certainly a force in the first half: they held the Orange to four straight 3-and-outs to open the game.

Syracuse punted on seven of their first eight possessions, and the Deacs held them to just 52 yards in the first half.

Offensively, Wake’s junior kicker Jimmy Newman managed to give his team a 6-0 lead early by converting

Photo courtesy of The Daily Orange

Redshirt sophomore Josh Harris and the Deacs were clicking on offense, but their defense allowed 15 fourth-quarter points in an OT loss. on two field goals from 38 and 37 yards out.

After the Orange scored a touchdown to go up 7-6, Demon Deacon sophomore quarterback Tanner Price led two back-to-back scoring drives that ended with a 60yard pass to redshirt junior Chris Givens and a 16-yard

pass to redshirt sophomore Michael Campanaro. Price and Givens had monster first halves. Price completed 11 out of 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while Givens had four catches for 124 yards and a score.

“The coaches did a great job of preparing me for this

game,” Price said in a postgame interview. “I felt really comfortable out there.”

Wake led 20-7 at the half.

Both squads punted on their opening drives of the second half, but each team recovered and scored touchdowns on their following possessions. Wake’s

came on a 22-yard pass from Price to Givens after a stellar 11-play, 76-yard drive.

However, Newman missed the extra point. The score remained at 26-14, with the Deacs ahead, until the first drive of the fourth quarter.

Within scoring distance after recovering a fumble, Wake faced a third-and-long.

Tanner Price found redshirt junior Terence Davis close to the 3-yard line, but Price was hit in the left knee after he released the football. While in obvious pain, he managed to walk off the field on his own. Price did not return.

This was the turning point of the game. From that moment on, it seemed like the Deacs had lost all hope.

Even though they managed to score on a 40-yard field goal, the Deacs allowed an 8-play, 73-yard scoring drive and then quickly went three-and-out. Just seconds later, Orange running back Antwon Bailey scampered 53 yards for the touchdown, and ‘Cuse converted the

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Jordan Feger

By Riley Johnston | Staff writer One of only three seniors on the women’s soccer team, Jordan Feger enters her fourth year as a Wake Forest Demon Deacon.

The Louisville, Ky., native already has three assists in five games and has been an integral part of helping the Deacs to an early 4-1 record.

Prior to this year, Feger had played in 49 games, scored three goals, including two game-winners, and assisted on five goals.

Why did you choose Wake Forest and where else did you consider?

I chose Wake because I wanted to come south and go to a smaller school.

The campus is beautiful and it stuck out to me.

I came to the camp the summer before my junior year and I loved the coaches and the players. It was just a really good fit for me here in Winston-Salem.

Obviously there are great opportunities for an education and the soccer was great here as well.

Furman was my second choice, and I liked it there as well.

What have the past three years been like on the soccer team?

It’s been really cool to see the team progress from my freshman year to where we are now.

We had a good year, but didn’t do well in the tournaments.

Sophomore year to last year, we picked things up a lot and had some really good young players come in that have helped things out.

Freshman year I didn’t get a lot of playing time, but we made the Elite Eight my sophomore year.

Getting in games was awesome that year, even though we got killed.

The ACC Tournament Final last year was amazing too, and being a part of our success has just been hard to grasp.

What’s it like being one of only three seniors on the roster?

I can’t believe how quickly time has gone by. I feel like I was just a freshman yesterday.

I have learned so much and grown a lot on and off the field.

I’m just trying to make the best of this final year and leave it all on the field.

Growing with my teammates on and off the field has been tremendous. I owe a lot of that to my teammates and my coaches.

I just don’t want it all to end, but I can’t wait for the freedom that comes with it.

What are your personal goals for this season, and what are the team goals?

Personally, I just want to do whatever I can to help the team win, whether that is on the field or on the bench, I just want to be there.

Obviously every player would like to score goals and set players up for goals, but knowing that I have given my best every time I’m out there is enough for me at the end of it all.

We have a lot to live up to from last year, and we would love to repeat again as ACC Champs.

The NCAA Championship is the final goal, but we want to progress further than we did last year.

If we know that we gave everything that we had and left it all on the field, everything will take care of itself.

How did you start playing soccer?

I think I was around five. I don’t really remember this, but we had just moved to a new neighborhood and a dad of a girl on the street was walking around looking for players for a YMCA team.

My dad signed me up, and I have loved it ever since. I guess that worked out pretty well for me.

If you couldn’t play soccer, what other sport would you play?

Well I wish it were basketball, but I have a bit of a height disadvantage there.

I played for two years in high school and loved it. Feasibly, the best answer is probably running.

What do you want to do after you graduate from Wake Forest in the spring?

I probably won’t pursue soccer in a serious sense. I will play for fun as much as I can, but not professionally.

I am an elementary education major, so I don’t know if I want to be a teacher right after I get out of school. Being around kids is a passion of mine, so I know that I want to be involved with them in some capacity.

We’ll just see when the time rolls around.

Personal Profile Birthdate: 12/01/1989 Year: Senior Height: 5-3 Position: Midfielder Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Awards and Titles: ACC Honor Roll (2008 and 2009); member of 2007 Kentucky State Championship team at Sacred Heart Academy; First Team AllState (Kentucky) 2007; MVP of the 2007 Kentucky High School State Soccer Tournament.

Michael Crouse/Old Gold & Black Graphic by Matt Poppe/Old Gold & Black

Press Box: Deacon basketball image tarnished in recent years Continued from Page B1

Gaudio’s replacement, Jeff Bzdelik has come under fire for posting one of the worst seasons in ACC history with a team compromised mostly of Gaudio’s players.

Regardless of whose “fault” (if any one person is to blame) the state of the basketball program is, this is a shocking fall from grace for a team that was ranked No. 1 in the country for a short period my freshman year.

The team was going to be hardpressed to break double-digit wins this season before the transfers of Stewart

and Tabb in the offseason and Terrell’s recent departure.

The Deacs lose double-digit scorer and team-leading three-point shooter Gary Clark to graduation as well.

Now I fear for the worst.

Replacing Clark, Terrell, Stewart and Tabb’s 32.1 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, and 108 games played, will be a trio of freshmen who were graded three stars or lower by ESPN. Those numbers aren’t even taking into consideration Walker’s 3.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game and teamhigh 79 blocks. I assume the 7-footer will pay his dues and return to the team

without problems. That assumption could come back to bite me.

As I brought up earlier, depth will be more than a problem. The primary bench players will be the freshmen and a number of walk-ons who, while they bring positive energy and effort, may not be talented enough to be ACC rotational players.

God forbid anything happens to Harris, who will be faced with the unenviable task of leading this team from the point guard position.

Harris has the leadership, basketball savvy and shooting ability to be a key piece on a good basketball team (what

he did his freshman year on an NCAA Tourney team). But when he is your best or second-best player, you are asking him to do too much.

I project (don’t shoot the messanger) that we finish dead-last in the ACC again. Any finish in the single-digits (ninth or better) should net Bzdelik Coach of the Year honors. What was a rebuilding situation has become a full-on disaster for the former Buffalo coach.

But perhaps the most disturbing part of this whole Terrell scenario is nothing that has happened or will happen on the court.

The image of Wake Forest basketball has been temporarily tarnished. From the legal troubles of Woods and Terrell to the alleged scandal involving Clark and former Deac Jeff Teague that hit the airwaves last summer, when people think Wake Forest basketball they think more about dirty laundry than about the days of Chris Paul and Tim Duncan.

Paul himself posted this tweet on his account: “Too GREAT of a school for all this...#EMBARRASED.” It will take a Herculean effort for this program to be turned around. Bzdelik, Wellman, good luck.

Deac Notes Center Ty Walker suspended from university for fall semester

Three former Wake Forest football players cut from NFL squads

Webb Simpson (07’) wins Deutsche Bank Championship

Senior Wake Forest basketball player Ty Walker has been suspended from the team for the entire fall semester of 2011.

Walker was found to be in violation of the student code of conduct.

Despite the suspension, the Wilmington, N.C., native will still be able to work out with the team and practice.

Walker will be eligible to return to competition Dec. 10.

Walker played in every game last season and started in nine games, averaging 3.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and a team-leading 2.5 blocks per game.

Offensive lineman Chris DeGeare, tight end Desmond Clark and cornerback Brandon Ghee were all released over the weekend.

DeGeare, picked in the fifth round of the 2010 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, appeared in eight games last year.

Clark, selected in the sixth round of the 1999 draft, played for the Broncos, Dolphins and Bears over a 12-year career and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2005 .

Ghee, selected in the third round of the 2010 draft by the Bengals, appeared in six games last year and was signed to the practice squad for 2011 after clearing waivers.

Former Deac Webb Simpson curled in a 10-footer on the second playoff hole to defeat Chez Reavie and win the Deutsche Bank Championship.

With the win, Simpson took over first place in the Fed-Ex Cup standings with only two events to go. The winner of the Cup receives $10 million.

Simpson closed with a final round 65 after posting a third round 67 to claim his second victory in three weeks.

Simpson finished the day with three birdies on his last hole in regulation, followed by two consecutive birdies in the playoff to claim the huge victory.

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Irving runs women’s cross country team to a second-place finish

By Bart Johnston | Staff writer

Sophomore Nicole Irving successfully defended her title in the Covered Bridge Open cross country meet with a 5k time of 18:23, leading the Demon Deacon women to a second-place finish.

On the men’s side, senior Paul Loeser snagged second place overall with an 8k time of 25:40, as the men finished in seventh place overall.

“It was a pretty good start to the season since school just started and we don’t bring the runners in early for training or conditioning,” head coach John Millar said. “It was a good opportunity to get out and watch people run in the first event of the year.”

The women finished the event with 74 points, finishing 37 points behind winner North Florida.

The Lady Deacs placed three finishers in the top seven as junior Allison Homer (18:48) and sophomore Melanie Powers (18:52) brought home fifth and seventh place finishes, respectively, to go along with Irving’s victory. Irving finished the course roughly 17 seconds ahead of the next closest competitor.

“Nichole has a lot of ability and was able to win her second consecutive race in Boone,” Millar said.

“The challenge now is to see if she can sustain that level of performance for the full length of the school year since cross country along with indoor and outdoor track is a year-long activity.”

The men finished the event with 151 points, slightly behind the torrid pace Southern, the winners, set with 42 points. Juniors Tom Finneran (26:40) and Jake Graham (26:58) rounded out the top three for the Deacs, coming in 30th and 38th place, respectively.

“Paul has really blossomed and developed under (assistant coach) Brad Hunt’s tutelage,” Millar said about the top finisher from the men’s side of the event. “You can tell he’s worked really hard both on the track and in the classroom.”

“We are working hard at improving not only on a national level, but ... improving within the conference.”

John Millar Head Coach

Wake’s women also saw solid performances from the freshmen tandem of Aubrey Wagonner (19:20) and Kaitlyn Oliver (20:07), both of whom were making their Wake Forest debuts. These two freshmen rounded up the scoring for the Demon Deacons.

The men’s scoring totals were complete with contributions from junior Anthony Marois (27:07) and sophomore Alex Rose (27:13), who came in 43rd and 46th places, respectively.

The women’s team is looking to improve upon a 2010 season in which they placed 12th in the Southeast Regionals, but failed to qualify as a team for the NCAA Finals. Senior Anna Nosenko placed third in the region and advanced to the finals as an individual, where she ran a 21:04 6k, good enough for 63rd in the nation.

Nosenko did not race in the Covered Bridge debut for the Deacon squad.

The men’s team will similarly be looking to work on a 2010 season during which they also advanced to the Southeast Regionals, but did not make the finals as a team. The Deacons finished 10th in the region and were led by departed senior Tom Divinnie.

“The ACC is a very competitive conference in cross country,” Millar said. “Last year six teams went to the NCAA Finals, so we are working hard at improving not only on a national level, but also facing very stiff competition in improving within the conference.

“Cross country is a little bit different than track because of the team aspect.

Track is more of an individual sport and that’s reflected in the NCAA Finals selection process, where cross country is based on how the team (top five) does as a whole.”

The Covered Bridge Open in Boone was the first of four regular season events the Deacons will run in this fall.

Wake has no event this weekend before returning to action at the Clemson Invitational Sept. 16.

Photo courtesy of Media Relations

Sophomore Nicole Irving won the Covered Bridge Open title for the second straight season with a 5K time of 18:23.

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two-point conversion to tie the game at 29.

Demon Deacon players, and fans for that matter, began to panic as redshirt junior backup quarterback Ted Stachitas threw an interception at Wake’s 32-yard line with just under six minutes to go.

Syracuse took their time, ran down the clock to just over two minutes and lined up for a 32-yard field goal.

The snap and hold were good, but the long arms of senior captain Kyle Wilber got in the way of Syracuse’s kick and deflected it. Wake was given another chance.

Neither team had timeouts remaining. After two 8-yard runs by Josh Harris and two completions

by Stachitas, the Deacs found themselves a yard from midfield. On first down, Stachitas’ pass fell incomplete, and on second down he was sacked.

With the clock still ticking, head coach Jim Grobe questionably did not rush the team back to the line to run another play.

“I just wish we hadn’t taken a sack at the end of the game there,” Grobe said in a postgame interview. “Ted was throwing the ball well and we thought we could get in field goal range, but then we took the sack … at third-and-long we thought we were more likely to turn the ball over.”

Regulation ended with the score tied at 29.

In overtime, Syracuse scored a touchdown right off the bat, quickly and easily. Wake, with no momentum for fuel, failed to match the score.

Wake lost 36 to 29.

This loss will certainly sting for a while. Syracuse is certainly not the strongest opponent on the schedule for the Deacs, and the manner in which they lost can be compared to last year’s devastating loss to Ga. Tech during Family Weekend.

Price finished with 289 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Stachitas completed six of 10 for 37 yards and the interception. Redshirt sophomore Josh Harris finished the game with 66 yards on the ground on 22 carries, while senior running back Brandon Pendergrass added 45 total yards. On defense, star nose tackle, redshirt sophomore Nikita Whitlock, led the way with five

total tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Senior safety Cyhl Quarles had 10 total tackles, while redshirt junior linebacker Scott Betros had nine.

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Mike Olson had the fumble recovery.

Wake made plenty of mistakes in this game: missed field goals and extra points, holding penalties and multiple missed tackles.

“I’m disappointed that we didn’t take advantage of a lot of opportunities in the first half offensively,” Grobe said.

“Defensively, a couple of big plays were huge in the second half.”

It was the injury to Price, though, that seemed to be Price the death of this team last Thursday night. According to Price, the team trainer said he was good to go, but Grobe stressed the importance of risk. “[Price] wanted to go back in,” Grobe said. “It’s his job to want to go back in, but it’s my job to keep him healthy. It’s

a long season and there was no point of risking further injury.”

Thankfully we can all breathe a sigh of relief now, as Price’s knee is reportedly in good shape and he will likely be the starter for Saturday’s home opener against N.C. State.

On another positive note, the Deacs seem to have found two candidates for their go-to receiver: Givens and Campanaro, who had seven receptions each against Syracuse. Campanaro finished with 79 yards and a touchdown while Givens had 170 yards and two scores.

“I’m just grateful for the opportunity,” Givens said in a post-game interview. “I love football and I love being out on the field, so I’m always gonna play my hardest; play my heart out.”

It was a tough loss for our Deacs, but the players remain in high spirits and, with the return of Price, are poised for a rebound Sept. 10 against N.C. State at BB&T Field. Kickoff is set for 3:30.

“We’re gonna bounce back,” Price said.

“We’re a good team. We’ve got the talent and good coaches, and this is gonna be a good year.

It’s early.”

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Late goals prove costly as Deacs fall to No. 1 Louisville

By Matt Poppe | Sports editor

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The Demon Deacons continued their six-game home stand this past week as they were put to the test against a pair of West Coast squads. The Deacs took on the No. 1 team in the country, the Louisville Cardinals Sept. 2, and the Oregon State Beavers Sept. 4.

Wake Forest started off the weekend on a rainy Friday night against No. 1 Louisville.

The game was pushed back two hours from its original start time to a 10:15 p.m. kickoff.

Louisville was last year’s NCAA Gimenez runner-up after suffering their only loss of the season in the national championship game to Akron.

The Deacs looked to take down the No. 1 team, and their eagerness showed early on.

Sophomore Luca Gimenez had an excellent scoring opportunity in the 12th minute.

A give-and-go off of a corner kick gave Gimenez a good look at the goal, but the shot was stopped by Louisville redshirt senior goalie Andre Boudreaux.

Gimenez was not done yet as he attempted another shot in the 33rd minute that was again stopped by Boudreaux.

Both teams played relatively even halves, as neither squad could muster a goal.

The Deacs did hold a slight advantage in shots at 6-4.

The second half started out with much of the same until the 59th minute.

The Deacons were called for an offsides penalty after scoring a goal off of a header.

The Cardinals took advantage just five minutes later in the 64th minute, as junior midfielder Michael Roman buried an impressive header in the goal to give Louisville its first lead of the game at 1-0.

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Freshman forward Sean Okoli prepares to receive a pass against Oregon State Sept. 4. Okoli had his first shot on goal in the Deacons’ 0-0 double overtime tie.

Louisville put the game away late with an additional goal in the 84th minute by senior forward Colin Rolfe.

Wake Forest put everything they could into the final five minutes of the contest, taking three good shots, two by sophomore Johnny Torres.

All three shots sailed high of the net and the Deacons fell by a 2-0 final score.

Junior goalie Michael Lisch had a career-high eight saves on the night and played a full 90 minutes for the first time in his collegiate career.

“Michael is growing at the position,” head coach Jay Vidovich said.

“There is a lot of responsibility on his shoulders following a lot of great

goalkeepers at Wake. So far he has been up to the task.”

Despite taking 15 shots in the game, only five of them were on goal.

“When we get that first goal, hopefully it will change our fortunes.”

Jay Vidovich Head Coach

Wake Forest returned to Spry Stadium Sept. 4 to take on the Oregon State Beavers in the first ever meeting between the two squads.

Both teams came into the contest looking for their first win of the season.

Despite a tough, hard-fought match that went into double overtime, the Deacons went scoreless and tied by a score of 0-0.

The Deacs came out firing, taking four shots within the first 20 minutes of play.

For the second consecutive match, a Wake Forest goal was overturned via an off-sides call, this time coming in the 13th minute of the game as freshman Sam Fink put an athletic header into the goal.

The nullified goal was a tough blow, but the Demon Deacons again continued to fight, putting up many

quality chances in the first half and taking 10 shots total; however, the score remained a tie at 0-0 heading into the second half.

The second half was much quieter as Wake only attempted three shots and the Beavers just five. With the game knotted at 0-0, the two teams headed into overtime.

In the first overtime, junior Andy Lubahn got past the Oregon State defense and had a great look at the goal, but senior goalie Steve Spangler deflected the shot off of his left foot to keep the game at a draw and force a second overtime.

Neither team could squeeze out a goal in the second extra session and the game ended in a stalemate at 0-0.

Lisch recorded his first career shutout, playing all 110 minutes and recording two saves.

The tie puts the Deacs at 0-2-1 for the year.

“We’re getting better every game,” junior Anthony Arena said.

“If we keep playing the way we do and keep up our style of play, I think the goals will start to fall for us. We’ve been a little unlucky sometimes, but if we keep doing the right things and be patient, goals will eventually start to go.”

The Deacons will look to earn their first win of the season Sept. 9 when they host Clemson at Spry Stadium.

The Tigers, who have a 1-1 record, will be Wake Forest’s first ACC opponent of the season.

“We’ve got to find a way to get a goal, at least one that doesn’t get called back,” Vidovich said.

“When we get that first goal, hopefully it will change our fortunes.”

The Deacons have had immense success against Clemson in recent years, winning nine of the last 10 meetings between the two squads dating back to 2003.

The two teams squared off last season in Winston-Salem with the Deacs getting the better of the Tigers by a score of 2-1.

“We’ve just got to get a result and get a win,” Arena said.

“We need to come out and get some goals in this first ACC game, and just continue to improve.”

The matchup will serve as a great opportunity for Wake Forest to use their home-field advantage en route to a win. The kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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First-generation students spread their roots in college pursuits Graphic by Hilary Burns/Old Gold & Black

By Samantha Hoback | Staff writer Making the transition from high school to college is daunting for every student, but even more so for first-generation college students.

Almost 10 percent of the undergraduate population at Wake Forest is comprised of first-generation students, and the university is dedicated to continuing the tradition of affording competitive educations to students from all walks of life through the Magnolia Scholarship program.

“This scholarship means a lot to my family and me,” freshman Magnolia Scholar D’Andre Starnes said.

“It gives me the opportunity to have a chance at a great education, and it opens doors to my future through networking and establishing great friendships with the mentors.”

Starnes, a Winston-Salem native, is one of roughly 120 Magnolia Scholars at the university.

The scholars program is designed to provide support and guidance to these students during their college careers.

“Our goal is to familiarize students with every aspect of the university that can contribute to their success,” Dean Timothy French, director of the program, said. “Issues like time management, effective study skills, and interaction with faculty are key factors to student success.”

During all four years of their college careers, Magnolia Scholars participate in sessions sponsored by different departments on campus, such as the Learning Assistance Center and Academic Advising.

“The program has benefited me in the early going of classes as the sessions gave me a preview of the workload in my classes, so I was not surprise or overFrench whelmed,” Starnes said.

In addition to the myriad of “College 101” seminars, Magnolia scholarship students also benefit from their relationships with program mentors. “We make sure that students have the

perspective of students who have experienced the university,” French said. “Our program relies on the hindsight of prior first-generation students.

“Based upon their experiences, our program is structured so that first-generation students don’t have regrets or missed opportunities.”

Giving students access to resources like financial aid, career service and technology support “It gives me the opportunity to have a chance at a great education, and it opens doors to my future...”

D’Andre Starnes Freshman

ensures they are all well-equipped to begin their college career.

Jatnna Acosta, a sophomore from Brooklyn, N.Y., is a second-year Magnolia Scholar and a mentor for freshman scholars. “The university tries really hard to make sure that everyone has the resources needed to study,” Acosta said.

“If someone wants to come to the university then there is a way to make sure that dream will come true.”

The Magnolia Scholarship program continues the university’s tradition of providing high-quality educations to students from every background, a value the university has upheld since its founding.

“The Magnolia Scholars program contributes to the university because it reminds us and the world of who we were and who we are: an institution of higher education dedicated to making the most of hard work, dedication and a spirit of giving,” French said.

“The Magnolia Scholars program also insures a diversity of perspectives that is valuable at the university.”

With approximately 63 percent of the student population at the university receiving financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and/or loans, the university has already demonstrated

its commitment to offering every student an opportunity to study and to work here despite the steep tuition rates, (which will continue to climb in the future).

But in today’s economy, the advantages of having a four-year degree from a highly-reputable liberal arts institution can often outweigh the financial burden that many families face.

“The opportunities I have been afforded at the university could never happen without financial and emotional support that the university has afforded me,”Acosta said.

As it is with everything, there is always room for improvement.

“I believe that more programs should be established for potential students because the Magnolia Scholars program and others like it make an incoming freshman feel welcome and unafraid of the new life in college,” Starnes said.

“It helps new students to get acclimated to college, and make a smooth transition through making good friends and learning great skills for success.”

“Having the opportunity to meet others that are as new to college also is empowering,” Acosta said.

“Students who may not be as privileged as others will feel comfortable with going to a school that has support systems in place for those who may need it.”

“The Magnolia Scholarship program has had a profound impact on my education as a college student...”

Chakayla Taylor Junior

“My parents are so proud of me for my accomplishments,” Acosta said.

“Sometimes I believe that this scholarship means more to my parents than it does to me.

My family also feels the close connection to the university that I have. ” Aaron Colston, a sophomore from Roanoke,

Va., is a second-year Magnolia Scholar and a mentor for freshman scholars. He has similar sentiments to Acosta.

“In some ways I feel like this program was specifically created for me,” Colston said.

“My family and I have considered it a privilege to be a part of this program It has allowed me to feel empowered, while simultaneously giving me the resources to give back to those who have similar stories to mine.”

After the intense acclamation to the university, the program also tracks the progress of participants through the school year. There are frequent meetings with the director, dinners for exceptional academic achievement, and cookouts to relieve the stress of exams.

“The Magnolia Scholars program is much more than just a scholarship program, it is much more than that, we are a family,” Colston said.

The scholarship program is comprised of students with diverse interests and backgrounds, much like the university as a whole. This program is not meant to give any advantages to first-generation college students, it is meant to even the playing field.

From producing a documentary about Afghani orphans to becoming the first premier female sports agent, from pursuing a career in immigration law to studying sustainable food distribution in Europe, former Magnolia Scholars demonstrate the importance of overcoming obstacles, such as finances and family background, in order to work hard and succeed, while showing the world that the past does not have to reflect the future. This program is a testament to what it means uphold the university motto of Pro Humanitate.

“The Magnolia Scholarship program has had a profound impact on my education as a college student by nurturing my personal talents and interests,” junior Chakayla Taylor said.

“Since coming to the university in 2009, I have a better scope of all the different assistant programs for students like the Office of Academic Affairs and the Writing Center.

“It is truly a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful program.”

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Event Review | Triad Music Festival

Bad logistics fails to hinder festival’s successful outcome

By Mat Payne and John Turner Staff writer and photo editor

Blame it on bad luck, blame it on poor advertising or blame it on the weather.

However, regardless of the reasoning, the innagural Triad Music Festival last Saturday in Greensboro had plenty of “oops” moments, but was a respectable start to what organizers would like to see become an annual event.

The day began much later than expected, with doors opening half an hour later than the advertised time, followed by another hour and a half of waiting before the festival opener took stage.

At 2 p.m., DJs from 105.7NOW, one of the festival’s sponsors, introduced the Stone Chiefs and greeted an entirely seated crowd of no more than 200 people, saying that this was going to be “The Triad’s Lollapalloza.”

The Stone Chiefs set began with technical difficulty, a trend that seemed to continue throughout the course of the day, with the lead singer’s microphone not working for the first half of the song.

Following the initial trouble, the rest of their brief set of neo-classic rock went on without any further hitches.

The artist Hope followed the Chiefs, opening her set with “Love Love Love,” a beach-pop track that highlighted her soulful crooning abilities, lightening the atmosphere, while accompanied by a solo guitarist who sang Jason Mraz’s part. Hope joked with the seated crowd, urging them to stand up and sing the choruses of multiple songs with her.

Before she played her last song, she told the audience that she was excited to be back in North Carolina and that when she was younger she had attended Mt. Pisgah Academy.

Backstage, after her performance, Hope said that despite the small turnout “I’m really excited to be here. I would 100 percent come back,” she said.

Maintaining the momentum, Outta Sight took stage and instantly had the crowd on their feet, with his hooks that could be described as a mix between Bruno Mars and Asher Roth.

“I’m just trying to have as much fun as possible,” he said. “I’m really enjoying the southern hospitality down here.”

Unlike the acts before him, Outta Sight was able to move through his entire set without any major problems aside from

occasional feedback. Grammy winning, old-time band and hometown heroes, Carolina Chocolate Drops took the stage, transitioning from an all electronic instrumentation to all acoustic, showcasing a broad catalogue with styles ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to acoustic versions of popular songs such as Lauren Hill’s “Hit em’ up style.” The Drops changed the mood entirely during their set — clowning with each other and interacting with the audience as if they were friends instead of nameless spectators.

After their set, banjo player Dom Flemmons cheerfully talked about their set and the transition of old-time music from catering to an older niche crowd to growing popularity with a the younger generations. “We’re advocates of traditional music,” Flemons said.

“You wouldn’t have seen this blend of artists playing at one festival 10 years ago.”

Around sunset, headliner Lupe Fiasco started what would become an eventful and unexpected end to the night.

Within the first song of his performance, Fiasco was greeted by an unwelcome loss of electricity. But that did not stop him from putting on an incredible showing of musical passion for his dedicated fans.

With the power frequently going out, Fiasco occasionally left the stage until the power was restored. Eventually, he just remained on the stage and performed without any electricity.

“Kick, Push,” the Grammy nominated single of his debut album, was the first song he performed without power — no lights, no background music and no microphone could not stop the high energy he first came out with. “I feel like I’m at summer camp,” Fiasco shouted with his hands cupped around his mouth.

“That was like the first Lupe acoustic.

Something like Lupe unplugged,” Fiasco joked after completing a song in the dark in that same manner.

The highlight of the show came once the power was back on for good when Fiasco performed the aptly named single “The Show Goes On” from his latest album Lasers. Everyone in the crowd excitedly joined him in screaming the ironic lyric, “Ain’t nobody leavin’, nobody goin’ home. Even if they turn the lights out, the show is goin’ on.”

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Lupe Fiasco adhered to the performance doctrine “the show must go on” by singing in the dark with no background music for a good portion of the show during a power outage.

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Inspirational story reflects on our nation’s history and struggles of discrimination Movie Review | The Help

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By Maddy Rose | Staff writer The Help, directed by Tate Taylor, is a must-see movie that is based on the #1 New York Times’ Bestseller of the same name written by Kathryn Stockett.

The movie stars Emma Stone as Skeeter, Viola Davis as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny.

Set in Mississippi in the 1960s, the film focuses on the relationship between the upper-class white females and the lower-class black females who are employed to work in wealthy white homes.

These women do everything for their white employers.

However, the help get little recognition and appreciation for their hard work.

They are seen as inferior; so much so that they cannot even use the in-house toilets of the families they work for and are forced to use outhouses.

One young white woman, Skeeter, is part of the upper-class, yet doesn’t agree with the societal norms of Deep South Mississippi.

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Skeeter Phelan (Emma Stone) in The Help uncovers the untold truths encompassing race relations in Jackson, Mississippi.

Book Review | The Help

By Amanda Rousseau | Staff writer Kathryn Stockett’s The Help tells the story of black housekeepers and their relationships with their white employers in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960s.

The story focuses on Skeeter Phelan, a young socialite, who spends her post-Ole Miss days playing cards with friends and going to the country club.

Skeeter is different from her peers, though, being ambitious, open-minded an independent thinker and not wanting to settle for being a housewife with no real purpose but to bake and maintain the façade of perfection.

After Constantine, the maid who raised Skeeter, mysteriously leaves the employment of the Phelans while Skeeter is away at college, Skeeter’s mind starts churning. Previous “facts of life” are questioned, such as racism and a lack of respect

The Help (Novel) Author | Kathryn Stockett Genre | Eye-opening chick-lit Who’s it for? | Those interested in unconventional storytelling Length | 451 pages Grade | A-

for the black women who do so much for their white employers, from raising families to running households.

Skeeter decides to pursue these unsettling thoughts, and begins to form a relationship with the reluctant Aibileen, employee of best friend and fellow socialite Elizabeth Leefolt.

Here the reader meets the kindest and saddest character in the novel, as Skeeter is told of the 17 white children Aibileen has raised, who loved her unconditionally as kids and later grow up to become no different from their prejudiced white parents.

Aibileen loves each child as her own, even while mourning the death of her own son.

The next maid central to the novel is Minny, a scrappy and tough young maid who initially works for Miss Hilly, the villain of the story, before she is fired and wrongfully accused of stealing.

Minny’s personal story is one of working long hours, living with an abusive husband and dealing with a series of employment termination for her outspokenness and brazen attitude. Her former boss, Hilly, is the cruelest of characters,

treating African Americans as nothing more than workhorses. She even petitions the city of Jackson to make it a law that each household must have a separate bathroom for purposes of segregation. Hilly’s nastiness causes readers to anxiously await her downfall.

She is the enemy of each black housekeeper in the novel in some way or another, and the enemy of African American people everywhere as she preaches in favor of discrimination and campaigns for racist politicians.

The Help is a page-turner, with the characters coming to life before the readers’ eyes, thanks to Stockett’s depth of character development and engaging scenes.

Stockett’s subject matter held the possibility of being another book about the evils of racism, and the repression of African Americans in earlier decades.

Instead, Stockett chooses to focus on the intimacies and relationships of white employers with their black employees.

This perspective is a breath of fresh air for readers, and despite the horrors seen throughout the book, readers walk away from The Help with a sense of warmth and victory.

The scenes of Aibileen with Moe Mabley, the white child she helps to raise, are the most touching in the novel, showing true love and friendship that makes reader’s hearts yearn for the maid who demonstrates so much commitment toward someone that will eventually grow to look down upon the black woman who raised her.

Stockett’s writing gives the reader a range of emotions throughout the novel, ranging from revulsion to glee.

Stockett’s writing gives the reader a range of emotions throughout the novel, ranging from revulsion to glee. Her purpose for the novel is evident: Stockett wanted to pay homage to the black maid who raised her in the 1970s and paint a picture of a previously unknown intimacy between the two races in Mississippi in the pre-Civil Rights era.

One criticism of the novel is that the middle of the plotline tends to drag and move along slowly, but the characters are engaging and entertaining enough to keep the reader going.

The reader becomes attached to the diverse characters who each contribute immense differences to the story.

You will find yourself falling in love with Skeeter and Aibileen for their courage and hope. This story epitomizes the melting pot America stands for and brings forth multiple values essential to being a worldly, accepting citizen.

I would recommend this book to everyone, especially here at Wake where so many students have roots in Southern culture.

This inspiring, multi-dimensional story relates to all Americans as it touches on our history and struggles. I believe this novel offers an in depth look at the history of racial discrimination.

Concert Preview | Titus Andronicus

Wake media outlets host indie rock band for Sept. 12 show at the Barn

By Laura Chin and Kory Riemensperger | Wake Radio

If you are fortunate to remember all the way back to the halcyon days of ‘08, you may recall pop star Katy Perry mixing up the world of gender roles with her perverse displays of affection.

You may not be, however, familiar with a group of young New Jersey musicians from Glen Rock who banded together in order to air their grievances (against the world, not pop music) with a full-length debut.

These college students adopted the name of an unknown Shakespeare play and dubbed themselves Titus Andronicus. Pitchfork editors screeched off their mopeds and cleared the condensation from their Warby Parker glasses (tears of joy?), NPR columnists nodded their heads in docile synchronous appreciation, and Brooklyn Vegan commentators

continued their moping in an attempt to resolve life’s greatest shopping mystery: Goodwill or Salvation Army?

It was Titus’ second album though that brought them out into the rock spotlight. The Monitor is an hour-long fusion of history class and teenage angst, raised on old Bruce Springsteen records.

If George Washington was a punk, this would be his favourite album. It’s a punk affair though, with musical allusions to early punx like the Pogues and Replacements. However, the sound is unique ; it’s hard to pinpoint a specific band they model their sound after. Even if this isn’t your bag ... you’ll know love at first sight when the first track kicks in and you start hopping around uncontrollably.

Supporting acts include two local artists from the Winston-Salem/Greensboro area; Estrangers and Bolmongani. Estrangers are a six-piece band

(having recently added new member Jodie onto the wagon), sounding like the bastard child of the Love Language and the Walkmen.

Frontman Philip Pledger describes them as a group that “makes fun and fuzzed-out indie rock,” and with the release of their track “White Flowers” we rightly think the description is apt. But saying “size isn’t everything” is what one-man act Ryan Pritts, performing as Bolmongani, dispels with this with his intricate live set. Pritts seamlessly records guitar and bass loops before building to a crescendo of vocals and drums.

Come see Titus Andronicus, Estrangers and Bolmongani at the newly constructed Barn Monday, September 12th. Bring some drinks and some friends and celebrate America’s finest Americore band as they visit Winston-Salem for the first time. Doors open at 8 p.m.

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Skeeter is disgusted by the way her friends treat their staff. She is the only one who treats them with equality, despite the disapproving comments from her friends. To try to set things right in her home state, she sets out to talk to “the help,” to hear about their lives and to tell a side of the story that had never been discussed before.

It is a struggle at first to gain the trust of a black maid named Aibileen, who is fearful due to the consequences of getting caught. It is illegal in Mississippi at that time for the two to be meeting. Soon after, another maid, Minnie, joins the cause and the three women work in secret, hoping to change the social stratification and racial discrimination in Mississippi, through the telling of their stories.

The Help accurately portrayed the immense discrimination and mistreatment of black servants by white households in the 60’s. At points it was painful to watch, because even though the movie was fictional, the discrimination that happened in our nation was real.

The ignorance of the white women to believe such outlandish thoughts about the black maids was sickening. The campaign for “the help”to use different toilets originated from the irrational belief that black maids had different germs, infectious germs that were harmful to the white children.

It was moments like these that made the movie so tear-jerking, but these emotional moments were put in balance by the ever-present humor. The black maids, despite their hardships, somehow manage to find a way to smile even in the bleakest times. It is this attitude that makes the film so inspirational. The ability of these maids to find the silver lining despite their circumstances gives hope to the audience. As viewers, we feel for them and we attach ourselves to their characters, and hope as the movie progresses that Minnie and Aibileen will remain unharmed. We are silent cheerers for Skeeter as well, the lone white woman who desired to make a difference.

Her courage to stand out against how society was telling her to act is motivating to all. As we watch her defy social norms and befriend those society deemed as inferior, we admire her courage, strength and individuality that all of us hope to possess.

Skeeter, Aibileen and Minnie are striving to aid “the help” and throughout the entire movie, viewers are on the edge of their seats waiting with immense anticipation to see if the three women will excel.

I would recommend this to movie-goers nationwide, black and white, men and women; there is something in this movie that will strike a chord with everybody. It is more than just the story of one white woman and two black women in Mississippi. It reflects our nation’s history, the pains of discrimination, the ignorance of discriminators and just like the book by Skeeter, highlights the side of a story so often not told.

It embodies a strong sense of courage, perseverance and hope that touches each member of the audience.

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• The frontrunner for hosting this year’s Oscar ceremony is rumored to be comedian Eddie Murphy. Regardless that the Oscar’s are months away, the buzz around who will command the Kodak Theatre stage remains at an all-time high.

• Soulja Boy’s new song Let’s Be Real has sparked controversy among military veterans, who affirm that the lyric ”Fuck the FBI and the army troops” demonstrates disrespect.

• Cheyenne Jackson from Glee and 30 Rock married his longtime partner Monte Lapka Sept. 3.

Jackson later posted a picture of the wedding ceremony, which took place in a quaint beach setting.

• Soultry singer Adele was forced to cancel two of her shows at the Plymouth Pavilions in England and one show at the Bournemouth International Centre due to a chest cold.

She apologized to fans on her website, explaining that she did not feel able to give the audience the show they deserved

Student Union

Collins Tuochy: Behind the Blind Side Sept. 16 9 p.m.

Brendle Recitle Hal SU Films: The Blind Side Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.

Pugh Auditorium

Drink of the Week

Labor Day Lemonade

Since we didn’t get a day off from classes, you might as well celebrate a few days late, right?

1.5 oz. Absolut Citron 0.5 oz. Blue Curacaco 2 oz. Sweet and Sour 1 splash 7-Up Combine all ingredients except 7-Up in a shaker filled with ice. Pour into a hurricane glass. Top with 7-Up. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Solution to Word Play: Forgive and forget

Rating | PG-13 Director | Tate Taylor Who’s it for? | History buffs interestersted in 1960’s race relations Running Time | 2 hr. 14 mins.

Grade | A

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CD Review | Own The Night

Grammy-nominated country group to release anticipated third album

By Susan Ichugu | Staff writer

Is country music a genre that you do not particularly enjoy or have any interest in? You might have a change in heart when you listen to the American country

Own The Night Artist | Lady Antebellum Best Track | “Just a Kiss” For fans of | Country Genre | Country Grade | A-

music group called Lady Antebellum.

Lady Antebellum’s songs cater to the pop crowd listeners, which enables them to attract a diverse audience.

Lady Antebellum is a trio consisting of Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hilary Scott. They have been nominated for a total of four Grammy’s and out of those nominations, took home the award for Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with vocals for the song “I Run to You.” And on Sept.13, Lady Antebellum is coming out with their new album Own The Night. According to Country Music News Blog, all

three members of this group claim coproducer credit for the album.

“This album was created from the ground up — we are writing these songs, playing these instruments and creating these arrangements” In this blog, Dave Haywood says: “I think we share a real feeling of accomplishment both as a band and as friends.”

An album always means more to a listener when the listener knows that the artist has written the majority of its songs. The listener establishes more appreciation for the artist, creating a personal connection between the artist and audience.

As generic as this may sound, one of my favorite songs on this album happens to be “We Owned The Night.” In the AOL music blog, Hilary Scott states that this happens to be the group’s favorite as well. “One of our favorite songs on the new record is called ‘We Owned the Night,’ which is about a special oncein-a-lifetime moment, and we thought that naming the album around that same sentiment was really appropriate,” Hillary explains. “It’s also about the experience we want to create every night in concert for our fans ... together, we own the night!”

This song can be looked at from so many different angles. There’s always

that one party, that one guy, or that one event that never leaves one’s memory.

Lady Antebellum talks about that one special moment that an individual cherishes and keeps in his or her memory bank. No matter how simple or generic that moment may look to others, it remains meaningful to the individual who carries that memory.

One of my favorite love songs on this album was the song “Just A Kiss.”

What I got from this song is that when you find that one special person in your life, you don’t want to destroy it in any way.

An act as simple as a kiss or a hug has definite significance if there is a special connection between two individuals.

Another song that I enjoyed a lot was “Dancing Away With My Heart.” This song addresses that one person whom you may have been emotionally attracted to in high school.

This individual, male or female, moves to college and all you’re left with is a memory. The song basically expresses the fact that the individual will remain the same in your head.

They will stay the same age, have the same look and retain the same personality. All in all, you will never know what type of person he or she has become until you see them again.

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Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hilary Scott’s new romantic album is sure to create hype in the country music world.

Own the Night is one album you want to get your hands on. The one thing I do appreciate about country music artists is that majority of their songs tell a story

that most people can personally relate to.

I’m not the biggest fan of country music, but I have to admit Lady Antebellum is one group I can’t stop listening to.

Trend Alert | Back at Wake, back in fashion

Restaurant Review | Meridian

Combat boots and maxi dresses infuse the Mag Quad with glamour

By Chakayla Taylor | Staff writer

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A wonderful mixture of Mediterranean cuisine and local delights make Meridian a great locale for a leisurely dining experience.

Mediterranean dining combines local products with modern atmosphere

Upperclassman critic recommends shrimp and grits at downtown eatery

By Madeline Smith | Staff writer

Just when I thought I knew everything Winston-Salem had to offer on a culinary level, a friend recommended Meridian.

I was excited to try a new place, and then overall delighted to discover that this downtown spot is impressive on every level.

I went on a Sunday night with three others and found that it had a good crowd for a down night.

The restaurant occupies a huge space with multiple dining areas, a bar and an exposed kitchen.

It was nicely lit with Italian maps and other Mediterraneanthemed décor, achieving an overall clean and modern, yet warm, atmosphere.

The food itself is inspired by both Mediterranean and local cuisine, creating one of those menus that is difficult to choose from because everything looks too appealing. The menu changes with the seasons in order to serve the freshest ingredients.

In addition, certain dishes, such as the fish with shrimp and grits, are constantly exchanging mahi mahi for catfish and other varieties on a daily basis to sure whatever is freshest and of the highest quality.

The pasta is also hand-rolled, and the meat and seafood is

butchered in-house so that the chefs have as much control over their dishes and ingredients as possible.

For appetizers, we ordered the fried oysters and mussels, and were impressed with both choices. The oysters themselves were from North Carolina and fried to a light crisp.

They came on a bed of creamed spinach, and had a nice finish with smoky bacon and a clean, lemony sauce on top. The mussels were plump and delicious, served in a garlic, white wine and cream sauce.

If you order this dish, be sure to order extra bread for soaking in the sauce so you don’t miss out on any of the garlicky, creamy goodness.

For dinner, our table ordered the shrimp and grits, seafood tagliatelle, tuna, and salmon. All of the seafood was of high quality and very enjoyable.

Most notable was the shrimp and grits, which came with North Carolina shrimp, catfish, stone ground grits, a tomato pan sauce and house-made Andouille sausage.

Everything came together in a wonderful, smoky, flavorful combination and the house-made sausage made all the difference.

For pasta lovers I highly recommend the seafood tagliatelle, a wide noodle served with mussels and shrimp.

The homemade pasta was thin and tender as it should be, in a marina sauce with salty olives

and tiny, very spicy, green chilies. After such a great, meal I had high expectations for dessert and it certainly did not disappoint.

The crème brulee was perfectly executed with a decadently creamy interior and a crispy shell.

Overall I found that each dish definitely possessed the freshness and local flavors that the restaurant strives to achieve.

Service was excellent as well, and our waitress was chatty and friendly, but professional at the same time.

Our meal was timed terrifically between appetizers, entrees and dessert. I wouldn’t recommend coming here for a quick bite because there was leisurely time between courses; however, it was lovely for a long dinner with enjoyable company.

The quality of the experience is reflected in the prices, as appetizers are $10-$15, while entrees range from $25-$30. Because of this, I recommend going on a special date or occasion, or perhaps for the upcoming Parent’s Weekend.

Luckily though, Meridian is on restaurant.com, which allows you to buy a voucher for the restaurant at a discounted price.

This means that any day of the week you can buy, for example, a $50 voucher for $25 and use it toward a meal.

With consistently great food, and a chance to get it at a discount, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a nice night out.

Welcome to the home of Vera Bradley and Ray Bans, Lily Pultizer and Long Champ. These are the most popular labels Wake students remain faithful to on a yearly basis.

Though we all dominate in the classroom, I must confess, we are by far the most fashionable as well! No matter the season, Wake students sport the newest and the latest trends on campus.

Returning at the end of August, it’s about that time to meet with friends and observe the new additions to their wardrobes. So, what’s trending in Wake World?

Once alarm clocks sounded off Wednesday morning, dozens of bright, pedicured feet were adorned with gorgeous and even abstract footwear.

Despite the smoldering, humid weather, many fabulous ladies have been sporting their black combat boots and metallic Doc Martens early on in the semester. This contradiction in summer fashion makes this daring look both edgy and eclectic. I have been inspired to finally wear my distressed jean shorts and black combats.

For the weather conscious ladies, nude bejeweled sandals are a cute addition to the amazing footwear being spotted on campus. Another footwear trend that is taking campus by storm is the modern, preppy Oxfords.

This basic, yet classy, footwear is summer and fall friendly!

Oxfords have become the go-to piece of footwear that I have seen paired with amazing floral culottes (shorts that hang like a skirt) and even Photo courtesy of gossipgirlfashion.com paired with flowy chiffon dresses.

To accompany the latest footwear on Manches- Combat boots cover campus, creatter Plaza, flowy maxi skirts and dresses were the ing a bold fashion statement. showstoppers during the first day of classes.

Skinny suspenders and tailored trousers have Crochet tops and tribal-printed shorts are on Wake’s fashion forecast this semester! Amazing also been seen in many classrooms.

Outside of the rigorous classroom settings, fashion has been seen all around the university, but I must say the English Department is a trea- prospective fraternity guys are coming on to the sure cove filled with chic and dapper students. scene in strong waves of confident personal style.

Classic fraternity wear has been revamped with Who knew upper-level classes would be filled with underground fashion I have been dying to red trousers and pink fitted button-downs, versus see and write about. There is one very fabulous the Wake norm.

For our creative, down-to-earth dudes on young lady in my pre-1800 British Literature class. With an air of Coachella Music Festival campus, striped tanks tops and white jeans is a fashion about her, my fashion eye began to twitch winning combination fit for the weather.

Fashion is not the only thing trending on Wake’s as I observed her beautiful black maxi dress.

Over accessorizing, done in a strategic manner, campus—drastic hair colors and haircuts are can be an eclectic display of what summer fashion unique touches in this fall is in season.

Ladies who once had thick, dark, curly locks has to offer.

Though her black maxi dress was a basic staple, are cutting their hair into short, wavy pixie cuts. she paired it with an abstract paisley scarf, a simple Color swatches of deep burgundy and electric black and gold tear-drop necklace, vintage black honey blondes have been the most popular hair and gold button earrings, and for added drama she colors on campus.

These dramatic looks add another pop to the topped her look off with a messy ballet-inspired trendy fashion statements this season. bun.

Beauty and fashion trends do not need to be This beautiful mash-up of the cutest trends was complicated or intricate, keep it simple and definitely a breath of fresh air!

What’s a sunny day at Wake without dark Ray dynamic by adding your own personal flair.

Fashion and beauty trends are what we make Bans, suspenders and fitted khakis? of them.

Wake men have also caught my fashion eye!

It is completely fine to forecast fashion and Just like the leading ladies on campus, the fellas are sporting faux black-rimmed glasses, adding update your wardrobe as you see fit for the season, just make it your own! the right touch of pristine charm.

Jammin’ Out | Old Gold & Black Weekly Top 10

Tunes on constant repeat in the OGB office this week 1. “Stereo Hearts,” Gym Class Heros 2. “Cinema,” Benny Benassi 3. “Dirt Road Anthem,” Jason Aldean 4. “I Do It,” Big Sean 5. “This is Indiana,” Brice Fox & Daniel Weber

6. “Help,” The Beatles 7. “Blunt Blowin’,” Lil Wayne 8. “Moves Like Jagger,” Maroon 5 9. “Be Prepared,” Lion King 10. “Toot it and Boot it,” Y.G.

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likely still a couple of years away, despite Peyton Hillis’s Madden and fantasy football fame. The Carson Palmer saga further reinforces how messy the situation is in the 513, so don’t look for the Bengals to be very competitive.

However, the Steelers, who have played in three of the past six Super Bowls, look to be very strong again and are some expert’s pick to return there.

They return a very strong defense, and experience and continuity on the offensive end. The Ravens will be the Steelers’ only competition for the division crown, as Joe Flacco looks to take another step forward, while Ray Lewis and Ed Reed keep the defense near the top of the league.

The AFC South and AFC West are more open than Manning their East and North counterparts. While the Colts are the likely favorites in the South, Peyton Manning’s health is a serious concern and often the team is mediocre without him. The Titans are too young to be serious contenders, while Jacksonville is rebuilding as well.

The Texans are actually an interesting team to consider, with a strong quarterback in Matt Schaub and receiving core led by Andre Johnson.

If the Texans could improve their pass defense, they could be a serious contender in the South.

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fense last year, but failed to make the playoffs.

Look for the Chargers to fix the special teams and win the division this year. Kansas City was a nice surprise last year, but I don’t think there’s enough there to supplement their strong running attack behind Jamaal Charles.

Oakland should be even worse this year with the departure of Asomugha, while Denver could surprise people. The Broncos have had more media attention for a third-string quarterback than any team in history, while Kyle Orton is clearly the best quarterback on the team. Look for Orton to have a good season, even if the Broncos defense leaves the fans wanting more.

The NFC East should be won by the “Dream Team” up in Philadelphia. The Eagles made a ton of offseason acquisitions and certainly look like the team to beat heading into the season, but the offensive line is still suspect and it will be very important to protect Michael Vick.

The Giants look to be contenders in the division as well, with hopes for the playoffs. They return a strong defensive line and an offense that always seems to be good enough to get the job done.

The Shanahan era has been largely a disappointment in Washington, and there is very little reason to expect an improvement this year. The Cowboys provide an interesting analysis as well.

On paper it seems like the Cowboys should have been much better than 6-10 last year, but they just never got it together, posting a paltry 2-6 record in the “House That Jerry Built.”

Despite some reservations about the Eagles, it seems that they are definitely the frontrunners to win the division. The NFC West was the worst division ever last year, providing us with the Se-

ahawks as the worst playoff team ever and default favorites this year. This division has been historically bad for the past few years, and there is very little reason to believe there will be any improvement.

The Rams could improve this year as Sam Bradford matures a bit more, so an 8-8 or 9-7 mark might not be out of reach. Arizona fans seem to be very excited about the Kevin Kolb era, but I’m not convinced.

This is a quarterback who has more interceptions than touchdowns in his career, with a lifetime 73.2 passer rating. Larry Fitzgerald is not enough to turn him into the leader of a division winning football team. Arizona’s defense is also suspect, ranking 29th in the league in total defense last year.

Jim Harbaugh is taking over in San Francisco, and given the shortened offseason, this is not the year to bet on teams with new coaches. Furthermore, giving Alex Smith another shot at quarterback is probably going to turn out to be the wrong decision. Outside of an MVP season from Frank Gore, expect San Francisco to have a lackluster season.

Despite the hype surrounding the Eagles, the Super Bowl champion Packers are still the team to beat the NFL. Even though the Bears actually won the division last year, I am expecting the Bears to take a step back and allow Aaron Rodgers and the Pack to reclaim the division crown.

There is a lot of hype surrounding the Lions and

their 4-0 preseason, but I would argue this is poorly founded.

First of all, the 2008 Lions also went 4-0 in the preseason, but finished the year as the only team to ever go 0-16 in an NFL season.

Also, the Lions were a paltry 6-10 last year, which doesn’t indicate a high probability of success this season. I’m still expecting a third place finish for them.

You can also expect the 2011 version of the Vikings to regress, as Adrian Peterson can only carry them so far.

After watching the last few years of Donovan McNabb, I wouldn’t anticipate a turnaround in Minnesota.

The NFC South is probably the best division in football, following strong seasons from New Orleans, Tampa Bay and Atlanta.

All three teams have improved in the offseason, and Josh Freeman and Tampa Bay will benefit from another year of experience.

Drew Brees and Matt Ryan should also continue to put up terrific numbers. Our home-state Panthers will likely be awful again, as the defense and offensive line have benefitted from little offseason improvement, while the likely starter Cam Newton can be expected to experience the same misfortune most other rookie starters have seen in recent years. I’m quite fond of the Matt Ryan-Roddy White connection, so I’ll take the Falcons to repeat in 2011, followed by New Orleans.

No matter who you root for, anyone who likes football will be happy to see regular season games back, along with what is sure to be a competitive and entertaining season.

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Old Gold & Black Sports

Field hockey earns first victory in dramatic fashion

By Meredith Johe | Staff writer

Wake Forest Louisville

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The Wake Forest field hockey team has seen a rough start to the 2011 season.

After consecutively losing to Iowa and Michigan, it has been the first time since the 1998-99 season that the Deacs have opened the year with consecutive losses.

After their loss to No. 5 Syracuse on Saturday night in Chapel Hill, the Deacs were off to a 0-3 start.

However, the Deacs were finally able to turn their season around after a 3-2 victory against Louisville in overtime Sept. 4.

“I am thrilled for the girls,” head coach Jennifer Averill said.

“We got off to a rough start but we have grown tremendously since the beginning of the season. If the outcome of the game was different, it would definitely be heartbreaking considering the girls’ improvement.”

The first 30 minutes of the Rae game were scoreless, with both teams playing evenly, but shortly before the end of the first half, Cardinal senior Hayley Turner was able to score from a Wake Forest turnover inside the circle, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead over the Deacons.

In the middle of the second half, junior Lizzie Rae dribbled down the field on a breakaway, dodged all defenseman, and shot on goal.

Louisville redshirt junior Erin Conrad was unable to make the save, and Rae tied up the game 1-1.

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Redshirt freshman Christine Conroe recevies a pass in Wake Forest’s first win of the 2011 season against the Louisville Cardinals.

Sophomore Taylor Rhae scored her first goal of the season off an assist from redshirt freshman Christine Conroe, with less than three minutes to play, giving Wake the lead at 2-1.

However, Louisville answered Rhae’s goal off a penalty corner with less than a minute to play.

The game headed into overtime, in which the first team to score a goal would claim the victory.

Freshman Anna Kozniuk scored the winning goal, unassisted, off a backhanded shot from the top of the circle.

The shot gave the Deacs the win by a final score of 3-2.

“Honestly it’s been everything we have been practicing over the last week,” Kozniuk said.

“We’ve been practicing overtime play a lot. My goal just kind of came out of habit.”

This 3-2 victory over Louisville was the first victory of the season for the Deacons. The Deacs, who have been faced with a tough opening schedule, were happy to get their first win.

One of the contributing factors for the Deacs’ early season losses were their inability to finish in the circle.

Despite playing well, they were unable to turn any shots or breakaways into goals.

“We were right there with them but we weren’t able to capitalize on our opportunities to finish,” Kozniuk said. “But we definitely improved today.”

The Demon Deacons lost to the No. 5 Syracuse Orange 4-1 Sept. 3 in Chapel Hill.

Rae was the only member of the Wake Forest team to score. She gave the Demon Deacons a lead early on, but Syracuse thereafter scored four

unanswered goals on the Wake Forest defense.

Rae’s goal was the 21st of her career, and was assisted by Kozniuk. “Syracuse was tough, but statistically we were tight there with them,” Averill said.

“The score wasn’t reflective of our performance.

They were able to finish when they needed.”

Both Kozniuk and Averill have high hopes for the Deacs this season and aren’t discouraged by their 1-3 start.

Averill typically schedules hard teams early on in the season as a growing experience for her players.

“Winning the ACCs and appearing in the Final Four are very achievable goals,” Kozniuk said.

However, if the Deacs hope to make a postseason appearance and play strong throughout the rest of the semester, the players need to avoid injuries at all costs.

“We are a thin team this year,” Averill said. “We need to stay healthy.”

Wake Forest will face Duke on the road Sept.

10 in Durham. Averill feels that the girls have a good chance of beating the Blue Devils in their ACC home opener.

“Winning the ACCs and appearing in the Final Four are very achievable goals.”

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“We need to heal ourselves over the next week,” Averill said.

“We need work on structure both on offense and defense and need to be more poised inside the 25-yard line.”

Deacs open season at home with two wins in Deacon Invitational

By Jenn Leser | Opinion editor

Wake Forest North Florida

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The Deacons take a huddle in their 3-0 defeat of North Florida. The Deacs now sit at 2-2 on the year.

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The Wake Forest women’s volleyball team opened the season Sept. 2 with the Deacon Invitational, a five-team, round-robin tournament with Arkansas, Charleston Southern, Georgetown and North Florida.

The Deacs finished with a 2-2 record for the tournament, translating into a third-place finish, with senior middle blocker Carlin Salmon earning alltournament honors for her outstanding performance over the three days.

The Deacs got off to a rough start, losing 0-3 against Arkansas Sept. 2.

“Obviously this was our first weekend back,” head coach Heather Kahl said.

“The other teams we played had at least three or four matches under their belt already, so we had to get our firstgame jitters out.”

Despite the tough loss, Salmon racked up a career-best three solo blocks, something the team has put an emphasis on this season.

“Blocking has been one of our stronger suits; it’s something we pride ourselves on,” senior Kadija Fornah said.

“It’s the first line of defense, so once you set up a good block the defense can play around you a little bit better. We’re going to block hard, and that puts a lot of pressure on teams hitting wise.”

Fornah led the Deacs in game one with 11 kills, the only player to hit into double digits that night.

The team rebounded Sept. 3 against Charleston Southern, where they won in four games, after losing in the first set.

Continued dominance at the net with both blocking and kills let the Deacs control the game and set the pace.

Salmon had 14 total blocks in the game, a new career-high, and was one block assist shy from tying the university record of 13.

Sophomore middle blocker Kristen Grissom, in only her second career start for the Deacons, added five blocks to the team total and a career-best 12 kills to lead them to victory.

A tough loss against Georgetown later on Sept. 3 led the Deacs to a split for the day’s work.

Despite getting down early in Grissom each set, they kept constant pressure on a tough Georgetown team and showed the same strong performance at the net as they did throughout the weekend, with Grissom adding another four blocks to her total, along with freshman middle blocker Ashlee Rusk.

But the Demon Deacons did not let the loss affect their performance the next day.

“Afterwards, we just talk about what went wrong in that game, and shake it off, and move on to the next one because there’s nothing you can do about it,” Salmon said.

“We just learn from our mistakes and move forward.”

Bouncing back from the night before, the Deacs went on to power over North Florida in three straight games, including a blistering first set that ended at 25-13.

A deciding factor came in the form of the team’s persistence throughout the match.

“It’s a lot of the returners showing that stability and calmness that we need,” Holmes said.

“I don’t think we had it against Georgetown and it’s something we emphasized in this match.”

Solid teamwork and the impressive showing of strong blocking, both solo and assisted, let the Deacs continue to work on their net game.

Freshman setter Danae Rosendall brought her season-total sets up to 112, setting up many of the team’s 142 kills over the weekend.

“The tournament went extremely well,” Salmon said, but the team isn’t stopping to rest on the tournament’s success. With a long season ahead, the Deacs are planning on continuing to work hard.

“Last year we were so close into getting into the [NCAA] Tournament,” she said.

“It all starts here in preseason so we want to get a lot of wins to get into that tournament.”

Holmes agreed, saying, “Our goal is to get to the NCAA Tournament and right now I’m trying to take it one set at a time. We don’t want to look too far ahead.”

The Deacs next take the court Sept. 9 at the Western Kentucky Tournament in Louisville, Ky., and will return to their next home stand Sept. 16 for the Black and Gold Challenge.

Stengel records fifth hat trick in Wake Forest history as Deacs cruise

By Riley Johnston | Staff writer

Wake Forest Campbell

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The Wake Forest women’s soccer team moved to 4-1 on the season after splitting two games this past weekend in the Wake Forest Nike Challenge at Spry Stadium.

Despite a dominating performance on the stat sheet, the Deacs fell to the Connecticut Huskies 2-1 Sept.

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The team was able to put the disappointing loss from Friday behind them, as they defeated the Campbell Camels Sept. 4, Stengel 3-0.

All three goals on Sunday were scored by sophomore forward Katie Stengel, who in the process became the fifth Wake player in history to score a hat trick.

The Wake Forest Nike Challenge brought Campbell, Connecticut and Virginia Tech to Winston-Salem to face off in two games a piece. Doubleheaders were played on Friday night

and Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere Friday night was electric, with the attendance totaling over 2,100 for the Wake-Connecticut game, even though thunderstorms pushed back the start of the game by nearly two hours to a 10:15 kickoff.

Despite the crowd that was out to support the Deacs, Connecticut came away with the 2-1 victory over Wake Forest.

The game was extremely exciting, with both teams mounting attacks throughout much of it. The Deacs ended up with 18 shots, and Connecticut finished with just 10 shots.

After several failed attempts by each team in the early going, junior defender Alisha Woodson put the Deacons up 1-0 in the 38th minute.

The goal came after a corner kick led to a scramble in the box. Woodson was denied on her first shot, but stayed with it and powered the second attempt into the goal.

The Deacs took that lead into the half, but would relinquish it in the 53rd minute after a goal by Connecticut senior Danielle Schulmann on a cross to the back post.

Wake then pounded the Huskies goal with shots, but could not get another one past Connecticut senior goalkeeper Jessica Dulski, who was without a doubt the player of the game.

The game-winning goal, and perhaps one of the best goals in women’s soccer early on in the year, was scored by Connecticut’s Devin Prendergrast in the 84th minute.

Prendergrast rocketed a nearly 30-yard blast outside of the box, upper 90, and into the net.

Sophomore goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe made her best effort to block the ball, but her attempt came up short.

The Deacs regrouped and Stengel nearly tied the game with a shot on goal late, but was denied on a full extension dive by Dulski. The horn sounded soon after, and the Huskies got a well-deserved victory.

The Deacons did not have to wait long to get back on their feet, as they took on the Campbell Camels in their second game of the Wake Forest Nike Challenge.

Although the Deacons were dominant statistically in the first half, they earned zero goals from their efforts, and the game was tied at the half 0-0.

It took Stengel just 25 seconds in the second half to put Wake Forest up 1-0.

Junior Kristen Meier was credited with the assist on the goal, as she put a beautiful pass on the foot of Stengel, who powered it past the Campbell goalkeeper, redshirt junior Ryann Torrero.

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Freshman Jessica Mandarich passes to a teammate in the Deacons’ 3-0 victory Sept. 4 against the Campbell Camels.

The second goal was also of the Meier-to-Stengel variety. In the 57th minute, Meier did almost all of the work to get the ball in a dangerous position and dished over to a wide open Stengel, who coolly put it in the back of the net for her second goal.

The hat trick was then completed in the 84th minute, as Stengel found herself open in the middle of the goal box and calmly finished a header into the back of the net.

The Deacs outshot the Camels 18-2, including a 13-1 shot advantage in the second half.

Stengel finished with 10 shots overall, with six shots on goal.

Wake Forest returns to action Sept.

9 in Blacksburg, Va., against Loyola (MD) as part of the Virginia Tech Hokie Tournament.

The Deacons will finish the tournament with a game Sept. 11 against Nebraska at 11:30 a.m.