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Lee 3 punished, now sub-free n ResLife’s move comes just

a week after RA’s room was vandalized, defecated in By Rachel Streitfeld Contributing Editor Less than two weeks after a Lee 3 RA discovered human feces in her dorm room, Residential Life responded to “ongoing concerns regarding the alcohol and drug policy” by making the floor substancefree. During a floor meeting Monday night, students received a ResLife document informing them that the floor would now be sub-free as a “community consequence” for substance-related disciplinary problems. The floor will be substance free for the rest of the semester. Traditionally, students are not assigned to live on a substance-free floor unless they request one. While on these floors, students cannot use or possess tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.

Contributing Editor Due to a contract dispute, Washington University students will see a replacement for the Taco Bell in Mallinckrodt Center’s Food Court sooner than expected—possibly as soon as this fall. The results of a recent survey conducted by the Student Union Food Committee found general dissatisfaction with Taco Bell among students. Acting in accord with that finding, Bon Appétit, the dining services company used by the University, had sought to replace Taco Bell by the fall of 2007. Rather than sign Taco Bell to a full five-year contract extension, Bon Appétit had planned to offer a one-year contract, with plans to seek a replacement during that time. Negotiations over the terms of that one-year contract fell through, and Bon Appétit has announced that it will not renew Taco Bell’s contract for any length of time. “Taco Bell has refused to sign a one-year lease and insists on another five-year lease with costly renovations to their space in the Food Court. Dining Services and Bon Appétit are committed to their promise not to sign

another five-year lease with Taco Bell,” said Director of Dining Services Marilyn Pollack. Taco Bell’s current contract expires this November, explained Food Committee Chair sophomore Jeff Zove. Bon Appétit is left with two options: either buy out the end of Taco Bell’s contract and make the replacement in August, or make the replacement in January and let the location go unoccupied during December. In either case, a replacement franchise will have to be found sooner than expected. “One dilemma that the Food Committee is dealing with is balancing the need to get a franchise in there as soon as possible with the need to take student input into account,” said Zove. The Food Committee had intended to conduct a student survey following the selection of Taco Bell’s replacement in order to give students the opportunity to approve the choice. Zove explained that one drawback to replacing Taco Bell as soon as this fall would be that students would provide less input into the selection. Dining Services has indicated it will conduct a survey to assess student opinion if time allows. “If viable options are identified be

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Freshman Tom Herpel chows down on Taco Bell in Mallinckrodt on Tuesday afternoon. Taco Bell’s contract with the University will not be renewed, and a new vendor will be taking its space.

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Emergency Support Team (EST)—five in one semester—as well as the number of “pukes” (33) and “DRs” (disciplinary reports—numbering 19). The group’s description dubs Lee 3 “The Penthouse” and reminds residents to “Keep it Classy.” One Lee 3 resident said that ResLife was “reasonable” to punish the floor. But he did not agree with the decision to go sub-free, saying ResLife “could have gone about [punishing the floor] differently.” The student said none of the residents’ pranks had caused substantial harm—other than to the RA’s floor—and that the students are all “really chill” and get along well together. “No one on my floor is out to get anyone,” he said. When asked if students would follow the restrictions, this resident said he couldn’t speak for anyone else on the floor. “I know I will,” he said. Students with “documented violations” of the University Drug and Alcohol Policy will be subject to removal from Lee and referral to the Judicial Administrator.

Taco Bell gives itself the boot By David Tabor

It’s St. Louis’ time in the spotlight, and Sports has your guide to the Final Four.

Floor residents have come under fi re several times this year for unruly behavior. Most recently, on March 18, someone unlawfully entered the Lee 3 RAs’ rooms, vandalizing both rooms and defecating in one. WUPD is continuing to investigate these breakins and is still sifting through the evidence. “We have some leads, and we’re continuing to make progress,” said Police Chief Don Strom. Last November police also investigated the aftermath of a “large, unauthorized” party thrown by some residents of Lee 3 during Thanksgiving Break. Strom would not answer questions about past disciplinary problems on the floor, instead referring inquiries to ResLife. Associate Director of ResLife Rob Wild could not be interviewed by phone yesterday. In addition to their activities on the floor, some Lee 3 residents have taken the party online to thefacebook.com. Students started a group called AbsolutLee 3, and 42 residents are now members. In place of a group photo is a lewd chalk sketch of a bear performing a sex act on itself. On the site, residents keep a tally of their drinking exploits. They count all calls from their floor to the

The Final Four preparations at the Edward Jones Dome are almost complete. Crews have been working long hours getting everything prepared for the big games.

March Madness has ofﬁcially arrived in St. Louis and the city is psyched for this weekend’s Final Four. But the tournament will not be your only chance to get in on the action. If you’ve missed out on the brackets or have bet away all of your savings, there are plenty of free events and activities in the St. Louis area that are sure to entertain. Even if you choose to experience the Madness from the comfort of your couch, the showdown is set. This Saturday Illinois will face Louisville and UNC will duel it out with Michigan State in downtown St. Louis. This year’s Final Four will be the fourth hosted by the city of St. Louis. The city has previously welcomed three men’s Final Fours and one women’s. However, this year’s tournament is the ﬁ rst to be held in the Edward Jones Dome, which was completed in 1995. St. Louis, which has been called an ideal location for this kind of event because of its size and compact downtown area, was selected to host the tournament back in 1998 and has spend the past seven years preparing for this weekend. Although tickets may be nearly impossible to obtain and

all of the hotel rooms in the city are booked, there is really a lot more going on this weekend than just the tournament itself. In fact, there is so much going on in the next few days that the games seem like an afterthought… well, almost. “There are so many things for everyone,” said Frank Viverito, the president of the St. Louis Sports Commission and one of the forces behind bringing this weekend’s events to St. Louis. “Practices are all open and free to the public, so anyone can come down and watch the teams practice.” For Viverito and the rest of the St. Louis Sports Commission, this weekend has been a long time in the making and one that they are eager to see become reality. “Our bid [for the Final Four] was prepared in 1997. The event was awarded to St. Louis in June of 1998. It’s wonderful that this building [the Edward Jones Dome] can produce so well for the region,” said Viverito. Along with the honor of receiving the bid, St. Louis will proﬁt from the immense economic beneﬁts of the weekend. “The economic impact… ranges from $50–62 million in that one weekend and that almost pales in comparison to the visibility [and] the excitement [and]

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“Into the Woods” writer Lapine to speak Friday

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Acclaimed playwright/director James Lapine will speak Friday in the A.E. Hotchner Theater at 7:00 pm before his play “Into the Woods” begins its opening night at Edison. Lapine worked with the legendary Stephen Sondheim (“West Side Story,” “Gypsy”) on “Into the Woods,” and the two have also collaborated on “Passion” and “Sunday in the Park with George.” Lapine will answer questions before “Into the Woods,” his two-time Tony Award-winning masterwork. The play takes familiar fairy tale characters, from Little Red Riding Hood to Cinderella to Jack (of “beanstalk” fame), and places them in some decidedly realistic situations. Act I delivers a typical story of enchantment and magic, while Act II comically skews the “happily ever after” ending. Lapine’s comments should further illuminate this comic musical.

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LECTURES Seth MacFarlane Wednesday 11:00 am—Graham Chapel “Family Guy” and “American Dad” creator Seth MacFarlane gives a talk for the Assembly Series. “Multinational Corporations, Sweatshops and You,” Prof. Howard Raines Thursday 7:00 pm—Location TBA This talk raises the important questions of where your clothes come from, under what conditions they are made, and what you can do about it. Check Spark for an up-to-date location. Spires presents Paul Lafarge Craft Colloquium Monday 8:00 pm—Hurst Lounge (Duncker 201) Visiting writer Paul Lafarge, author of “Haussman, or the Distinction” and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and Bard Fiction Award, holds a talk on his craft. A reading session will also take place on Tuesday at 8:00 pm in Hurst Lounge.

FILM SCREENINGS “The Staircase” (2004) Thursday 8:00 pm—Rebstock 215 French documentarian Jean-Xavier de Lestrade filmed this acclaimed television series back in 2001, following the defense team of one Michael Petersen, accused of murdering his wife. The film reveals the underhanded tactics used by both sides of the law. The St. Louis Italian Film Festival presents “Il Cuore Altrove” (2003) Friday 7:30 pm—Brown Hall, room 100 This romantic comedy follows a young teacher of Latin and Greek who moves to Rome at his father’s request to try to find a bride. Sparks fly when he falls in love with a blind woman.

STAGE PERFORMANCES Into the Woods Friday 8:00 pm, $ 8—Edison Theater The Performing Arts Department presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical merger of fairy tale and reality. No Shame Theater Friday 11:30 pm—Olin Women’s Building Room 1 Theater troupe No Shame will deliver a night of impromptu skits and general craziness in the Olin Women’s Building.

Who says Kansians can’t rock? Lawrence, Kansas-based art-punk band Ad Astra Per Aspera (“to the stars through adversity”) will prove otherwise at the Lemp Neighborhood Art Center on Friday. Throughout their debut EP, “An Introduction To...” and 2004’s EP “Cubic Zirconia,” this ﬁve-piece group has striven to combine an obvious love for screamy hardcore with a more melodic, musically reﬁned sensibility. Critics have drawn comparisons to Sonic Youth, Black Sabbath, and Blonde Redhead and praised the dual male/female vocals of guitarist Mike Tuley and keyboardist Julie Noyce. Their EPs certainly bear out the hype. The band alternates between screamed passages and meandering, multi-part suites. The atmosphere can change at the drop of a hat, as spiky keyboards give way to thrashing guitar lines. It’s a wild ride, and well worth the trip to the unique Lemp Arts Center, located at 3301 Lemp Avenue. The show starts at 8:00 pm, and tickets are $5.

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CONCERTS O.A.R., Ari Hest, and Stephen Kellogg Wednesday 6:30 pm, $26.50—The Pageant College favorites O.A.R. bring their reggae-jamband aesthetic to the Pageant. Expect a crazy game of poker. The Drive-By Truckers Friday 7:00 pm, $14—Mississippi Nights Come get a heapin’ helpin’ of the dirty South’s finest rock ‘n’ roll. Be prepared for the band’s loud-as-hell three-guitar onslaught and honest roots rock. Just don’t yell “Freebird.” Dasani Festival featuring Gavin Degraw, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Tolcher, Joss Stone Sunday 12:00 noon—Keiner Plaza A star-studded lineup of contemporary pop stars will get the St. Louis crowds excited about the NCAA Final Four.

STAGE PERFORMANCES Ragged Blade Productions presents “Tattoos” Friday 8:00 pm, $10—Theater at St. John’s, 5000 Washington Place In what is described as a “deliciously bitchy drama,” a group of friends is pitted against one another when they all, straight and gay, fall for a visiting tattoo artist, Pierce.

FILM SCREENINGS The Webster University Film Series presents Hitchcock’s “Blackmail” w/ the Alloy Orchestra Sunday 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, $5—Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood The Alloy Orchestra, a three-piece experimental group that utilizes found objects and electronic synthesizers, will provide the soundtrack to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1929 silent film “Blackmail.” The Webster University Film Series presents The Films of Billy Wilder: “The Lost Weekend” (1945) Tuesday 7:00 pm—Moore Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood The Webster Film Series presents “The Lost Weekend,” a harrowing look at one weekend in the life of alcoholic Don Birman (Ray Milland). A powerful film about addiction that’s still relevant today.

EVENTS Go Crazy with “The Wizard,” Ozzie Smith Sunday 2:00 pm—The Missouri Historical Society, Lindell and DeBaliviere Fans of Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith can come meet “The Wizard” at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.

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Jewish Student Union is hosting Jewzapalooza, a carnival-like event in Bowles Plaza tomorrow. Events will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and will include free food, games, live music, and an inﬂatable obstacle course. The event is meant to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Jews in America in a fun, lighthearted way. There will be falafel tasting and a mock Bedouin tent as well. JSU reps will also be tabling in Wohl and Mallinckrodt to sign up teams to participate in a trivia game show called American Chai, which will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday night in the Gargoyle. Teams pay $5 to register, and all proceeds will go to Tsunami relief.

Cleaning service raises controversy at Harvard DormAid, a student-run cleaning service founded by a group of Harvard and Princeton students, has raised tensions on the Harvard campus. The editorial board at Harvard’s student newspaper, The Crimson, have argued that the service would make differences in economic background a point of discomfort for some students. In a highly critical editorial, The Crimson called for a boycott of the service. The service’s founders have argued that the minimum cleaning price of $17.99 is within the means of most students, and the on-campus laundry service provides a similar service with little public outcry. Harvard ofﬁcials initially sought to veto the student business, eventually agreeing to allow the project to go forward under a series of compromises, including a change of name from DorMaid to DormAid. Harvard ofﬁcials had argued that the term “maid” carried sexist implications.

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A mall Easter Bunny at the Bay City Mall in Bay City, Michigan was attacked by a young boy on March 18. The boy, who had visited the Bunny the day before peacefully, returned to hit Bryan Johnson, the man playing the bunny, in the face at least six times without saying a word. Johnson said that the attack was completely unprovoked. All he suffered was a bloody nose, as he felt that the Easter Bunny probably should not exchange blows with a child, but he is pressing charges against the boy, as he feels that even a youngster should not be able to get away with violent acts. Johnson continued to work at the mall after the attack despite his injury, because he says that he enjoys being able to make the children smile and laugh.

In response to skyrocketing gas prices and trafﬁc jams, a Northeastern University senior has started up a company called Boston Pedi-Cab, which provides rickshaw service to downtown Boston. Instead of running down the street like the rickshaw drivers of old, Pedi-Cab drivers ride mountain bikes. They do not provide rides to the airport, but for rides in the city, passengers seem to appreciate not having to worry about parking and gas. “Sometimes lower technology is more effective than higher technology,” said Tom Birmingham, former Massachusetts Senate resident. For only $1 per block, it seems like the ancient may outstrip the new for once.

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Abstinence pledges ineffective at stemming STD spread, suggests study A new study indicates that adolescents who pledge to keep their virginity until marriage are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors that increase their risk of being exposed to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a new study finds. The study, conducted by researchers at Yale and Columbia Universities, may confirm the results of earlier studies, which indicated that young adults who took abstinence pledges were no less likely to have STDs as their peers. According to the study, adolescents who take abstinence pledges are more likely to have anal and oral sex, and less likely to use condoms during their first sexual experience. Those who pledged abstinence were also less likely to get tested for STDs. Detractors question the validity of the study, arguing that the test group of 12,000 teens failed to practice abstinence. The issue of sex education has been a controversial one in national politics, with President Bush advocating abstinence-only education and his opponents arguing for abstinence to be coupled with safe-sex education.

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Professor is Missouri Inventor of the Year By Laura Geggel Staff Reporter Washington University’s Ron Indeck received the Missouri Inventor of the Year award last Wednesday from the patent and trademark division of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Indeck, a professor in the department of electrical engineering since 1988, is the Das Family Distinguished Professor as well as the Director of the Center for Security Technologies. He already holds twelve patents. “I don’t consider myself an inventor,” said Indeck. “I just like to play [with] and solve problems. We end up being at the right place at the right time, sometimes, and that ends up being something that appears to be inventive.” Indeck is no stranger to awards. He has already accepted the 1989 National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award from President George H. W. Bush, the IBM Faculty Development Award and the Washington University Distinguished Faculty Award, among others. Indeck’s most recent invention, which he formulated along with three computer scientists at the University, involves shortening the amount of time it takes to access vast amounts of electronically stored information. Indeck and his co-workers discovered this new expedient search method by moving the searching closer to the database and by employing a programmable gate array, which searches systems directly instead of in chunks. In essence, this invention allows industries that have enormous databases, such as biotechnology companies, to cut their search times. “[Search times can be cut] on the order of a hundred times or more, which means that things that would take a week to process, like a genomic application, will now be able to be done in a matter of hours,” Indeck explained. Ron Cytron, professor of computer science and engineering at the University and one of Indeck’s colleagues on the

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made an index, but you want to search for your name or find your phone number,” Cytron said. “[This is for] any company that wants to search large volumes of data but doesn’t want to bother creating an index.” Indeck is also helping federal intelligence agencies access information. “What we’re trying to help them do, instead of just doing forensics—that is, going back and figuring out ‘who were the people that did whatever they did on 9/11’—is to find these things fast enough so we can preempt that type of incident,” said Indeck. “We’re [trying] to give them the ability to access the information.” Procuring information from a large pool can also be applied to smaller storage units, such as iPods. Although Apple, to his knowledge, is not currently working on this type of technology, Cytron had the novel idea of allowing iPod jammers new ways of accessing the songs they want to hear. “Imagine that you have your 20,000 songs on your iPod, but you don’t remember what song it is that you’re looking for,” said Indeck. “Wouldn’t it be great it you could just hum a few bars, and then the internals of the device would be able to parse the signal from your hum? You’re not going to hum it the same way that Aerosmith played it, but [the iPod] would be able to find, approximately, the song that it is that you’re humming.” Cytron explained the accessing matter further. “If you think about it, all it would take is digitizing the relative pitches that you hum,” he said. “Even if you’re not a great singer, you could still approximately pick up [the tune]

information accessing system project, elaborated on the concept. “Imagine a phonebook where all of the names inside are jumbled up and not in alphabetical order. Nobody’s

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INVENTOR n FROM PAGE 4 and then [program] the same [pitches] for the songs that are stored on the iPod.” Indeck was also the mastermind behind the 1993 patent of using magnetic media strip as a way to create unique fingerprints for objects like credit cards. Now used by MasterCard to test for fraudulent credit cards, Indeck’s invention is called Magneprint. “That was very much a product of understanding the underlying physics,” said Indeck. “Because we understood it like nobody else did, we were able to say, ‘Well, if we can do that, we can solve this challenge,’ which was being able to authenticate any kind of object that we wanted.” Cytron, however, raved about his colleague’s efficiency and thinks that Indeck has the potential to accomplish even more. “He has this sort of thing like, ‘Oh, I have something, it’s not a great idea but…’ said Cytron. “He’s sort of not pushing himself forward enough, given all his good ideas.”

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BELL n FROM PAGE 1 fore the summer, a survey will be sent to all undergraduate students to choose a new franchise. In the event that this unexpected time constraint precludes us from conducting another survey, Dining Services and Bon Appétit will make every effort to choose a franchise that represents the majority view expressed by students in the previous survey,” said Pollack. One section of the recent Taco Bell survey asked students to give their preferences for a type of replacement. Chinese food was the most popular response.

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WU’s senior leadership lacks diversity

nly two of the Washington University’s most senior administrators are minorities. The 25-person University Council, the senior leadership of the University that advises the Chancellor on administrative and academic matters, counts one black vice chancellor and one Hispanic executive vice chancellor amongst its ranks. This is puzzling given the University’s commitment to diversity. That value is seemingly not reﬂected at the top. In fact, minority representation on the University Council decreased last year with the retirement of former Social Work Dean Shanti Khinduka, an Indian; he was replaced by Edward Lawlor, who is white.

Fortunately, the University has an excellent opportunity right now to diversify its senior leadership. The deanships of three schools—law, business and the forthcoming art and architecture—need to be ﬁ lled in the coming months, creating three vacancies on the University Council. It would be truly indicative of the University’s commitment to diversity and minority advancement to give these jobs to applicants of color. With diversity-promoting programs like the Rodriguez and Ervin scholarships coming under increased scrutiny, diversity proponents need supporters at the highest levels of academia. Deans James McLeod and Ed Macias, the two minority councilmen, are ardent supporters

of these programs. Though the senior leaders today strongly value diversity, we would be more comfortable with the long-term fate of diversityenhancing initiatives if more minorities were part of the club. But also, the University Council could beneﬁt from a more diverse group of people in making its recommendations. One of the principal arguments for diversity coming from academia is that different views, culled from racial and ethnic diversity, make for stronger, more thoughtful policy. Surely the Council, and hence the whole University, could also beneﬁt in this way.

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lock funding is a major vote of confidence from the student body. It means students are willing to guarantee a portion of their activities fee to different organizations for two years, bypassing Student Union’s funding process. We have full confidence that both Campus Y and EST can be trusted with their block allocations, and that the money so allocated will be well spent. Therefore, we urge the student body to approve their block funding requests during SU elections next Tuesday and Wednesday. Campus Y is a massive community service organization, boasting over 400 student volunteers. They need the block funding to have flexibility to change allocations to the 16 different community service programs under their umbrella. Sometimes they cut programs, and sometimes students create new programs. Yet SU rules forbid Campus Y from moving money out of a dying or dead program into a new one, or from reallocating significant sums because programs’ needs change. Block funding would allow them to work around these constraints. Further, Campus Y hasn’t received all the funding it wants from SU, and it’s unlikely they’ll be fully funded by another year of SU-approved funding. Their mission is quite valuable, especially compared with other student groups. They don’t deserve budget cuts in a time when their programs are expanding. Giving them block funding would ensure that they get the money they actually need, not what SU thinks they need. The requested sum is modest, considering Campus Y’s mission and performance: just $6.57 per student. We’re satisfied with their internal

budget controls. Each program submits detailed budgets to the Campus Y Executive Council, and the Council regularly reviews each program under a “live, die or modify” policy. That’s not a sign of a bloating bureaucracy. EST is an even easier case to endorse. They want $1.49 per student, making EST the cheapest insurance policy you’ll ever buy. As the campus emergency medical team, they make sure students who hit the bottle too hard are given appropriate medical attention, not to mention covering other medical emergencies, like sports injuries and common sicknesses. In all, the 45 members contribute 16,000 volunteer hours per year. EST needs block funding so they have budgetary ﬂexibility. Their truck is equipped with expensive medical equipment, and in the case of a malfunction, the gear has to be replaced promptly. That’s not something that can be budgeted for in advance, and SU’s budget appeals would be awfully slow. Plus, these expenditures can get large, and EST needs a guarantee that they’ll have the money to serve students; they shouldn’t have to worry about even the very small chance that SU would deny them funding. As far as accountability goes, EST has faced increased costs this year, but they’re not passing the buck. EMT class prices are up, for example, but they’re fundraising for the difference. A look at their expenditures on SU’s Web site shows a frugal student group, too. Block funding doesn’t cost you anything extra. It just guarantees a certain portion of your activities fee to a speciﬁc group. Both Campus Y and EST deserve that guarantee, so be sure to vote for them next Tuesday and Wednesday on WebSTAC.

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Alpha Phi’s history not relevant to current issues Dear Editor:

Re: “Alpha Phi’s formal fiasco,” [Mar. 25, 2005]. You state that Alpha Phi had been on social probation “almost exactly four years ago.” This statement is not a true representation of that earlier situation. In the spring of 2001, every sorority was placed under a “Cease and Desist” order, stopping all events (including meetings and events not classified as social events) because new members of other sororities required hospitalization during Pledge Mom Week. No one in Alpha Phi was specifically cited for acting inappropriately, nor did Alpha Phi receive harsher punishment than any other sorority on campus. I also do not see how those events are relevant to the current situation. Even the oldest members of Alpha Phi were not enrolled at Washington University at the time, and I would assume that few of the current members of the sorority are even aware of that earlier situation. I agree that the women who drank too much acted immaturely and inappropriately, but I disagree with the editorial’s interpretation of Alpha Phi’s history and don’t believe you can tie the current members to an earlier situation they had no control over.

article Ward resorted to inappropriate accusations and grandstanding in his conclusion. As disgusted as he may be by the theft of the papers, insinuating that the entire Greek community was somehow involved is exactly the kind of assertion that he carefully avoided in the beginning of the piece. The unfounded allegations are indicative of a larger prejudice on the part of Student Life’s editorial staff. It seems that every time an unfortunate incident involving a Greek organization on this campus occurs, Student Life immediately blames the entire community. I imagine Ward is intelligent enough to discern the part from the whole. His goal was either to juice up his article with conspiratorial undertones, or to indict Greeks in general for crimes they did not commit. Regardless of the intent, Ward and other editorialists would do well to avoid such baseless claims in the future. -Matthew Levy Class of 2006

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Students: perform at the NCAA Slam Dunk Contest

he eyes of the nation are descending on us. People are preparing to watch semi-professional basketball players vie for the NCAA championship here in St. Louis. And over on the Web site Fark (fark.com), where news headlines are given labels such as “amusing,” “Florida” and “boobies,” Wash U has apparently achieved a “trifecta” with last week’s Alpha Phi ﬁasco. People are now laughing at us. But this may not be a bad thing in the end. With the Final Four in town, we need to seize the opportunity to get people (or at least the people who read Fark regularly) to laugh with us. We need to pull a major prank at the Final Four. Even if last week was a perfectly normal week, something like a prank at the Final Four is necessary. Things are getting boring. People

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go to class during the week, get drunk on the weekend, rinse and repeat. There hasn’t been an uprising, anything even resembling a student movement, in far too long. The closest thing we’ve had is SWA’s rebellion against Taco Bell, which only 16 percent of students said they cared enough about to stop eating Taco Bell. Simply put, we need something to do en masse. Something political obviously isn’t really up the student body’s alley. But a prank at the Final Four is something everyone can enjoy. As well as something that will make people forget about mistaking an RA’s room for a toilet. The question is: what should be done? It must involve the Bunny. The Bunny is probably the most recognizable ﬁgure on campus. It may even come in second in this year’s Student Union elections. Other than the Bunny, there really isn’t anything that’s remarkable about Wash U (in the sense of a prank, that is). Therefore, it needs to be included. Doing something at the actual games would be ideal. However, seeing as the games are at the Edward Jones Dome and will probably have very heavy security, it would be hard to get something done there. Not to mention that off campus, there may be more legal problems

than something done on campus. So any prank would have to be done at the Slam Dunk Contest. Since it would be done on campus, hopefully the University would be more lenient about any breaking and entering that would probably be required in setting up the prank. One suggestion is to just simply paint the Bunny on the ﬂoor of court at the AC. It isn’t as good as any of the famous pranks, but it would be pretty cool to see the Bunny on the ﬂoor of the AC instead of something mundane

A prank at the Final Four is something everyone can enjoy. like the NCAA logo. It wouldn’t get that much widespread attention, but considering that one of the headlines on Fark as I’m writing this is, “Brothers win the Goanna Pulling Championships in Wooli,” a picture of the Bunny in all its glory should be enough to make it there. Again, it would be better if it could be done at the games. But if it was, someone would deﬁ nitely get arrested, and it would have to be really funny (a lot funnier than I can think of) for

Stressed? Get out! Staff columnist

ow it may just be me, but I’ve noticed that college life is pretty stressful. I’m pretty sure every person attending this school has had his or her fair share of “hell weeks.” You all know what I’m talking about. Three exams, four papers due and a five hour organic chemistry lab all contained in one, joyful five-day period. And often, several of these weeks will conveniently fall right in a row. Everybody obviously has their own ways of unwinding, or else we’d be a campus full of psychopaths. But as summer draws nearer, one option becomes more prominent: the outdoors. The days are getting longer and warmer, and people can be seen at lunchtime playing Frisbee on the quad. A couple weeks ago, I went camping with members of the Outing Club at Greensfelder Park, about 45 minutes west of St. Louis. I know that camping is not everyone’s cup of tea necessarily, but a lot can be said about the benefits of getting away from Wash U and the stresses that go along with it for a

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is something that I ﬁ nd helpful, others who don’t particularly love sleeping in tents in the woods probably would be more stressed out if they were placed in such an environment. If you’re one of these people, you don’t even have to leave campus to escape for a couple hours. Spring is quickly approaching, so get outside and move around. With as much time as college students are known to waste, I think almost everyone can spare an hour or two to give themselves a break and enjoy the weather. Whether it’s taking a walk in Forest Park with a friend, playing a game of Ultimate Frisbee or just taking your books outside and studying,

you’ll feel refreshed and you’ll be in a much better mood. Spending time outside, whether camping in the woods or just hanging out on campus, is a perfect solution to the stressful lives that we as college students experience. It’s refreshing, it’s distracting and it doesn’t leave you with a hangover the next day. What more could you ask for? Anna is a freshman in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via email at aldinndo@artsc i.wustl.edu.

Why we still need affirmative action

y the end of the next month or so, most students will ﬁ nalize their summer plans. I don’t need to emphasize how important a quality internship and ensuing letter or recommendation can be when it comes to getting into grad school, a transitional program, or a real job after graduation. Some are even so forwardthinking they’re considering study abroad and internship opportunities for next year. My brother attends the University of Minnesota and is trying to arrange for a semester in Washington, D.C. to work on public policy during the spring of his junior year. However, he did not apply for a speciﬁc program or submit “cold call” résumés and cover letters to congresspeople or lobbying groups or federal agency. My brother had the privilege of not having to do any of those things. He did what any smart person would do, and went with his connections. Our mom recently attended a speech by a U.S. senator from Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin Law School (I won’t name him as he’s likely to run for president and I hope everyone votes for him). After the speech, she said hello to the senator, with whom she had participated in temple youth group activities growing up and worked with on legislative issues when the senator

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day or two. For me, and probably for a lot of other people, having time away from my responsibilities, even for 24 hours, is a really good way to gain some perspective on my life and issues I’m dealing with at the time. Aside from the time away, I’ve found that being outside with people in and of itself is a great way to relax. Something about being close to nature has a deﬁ nite calming effect. According to less-stress.com, spending time outside is an important part of having a low-stress lifestyle. In addition, when you are put in such a setting with people you don’t necessarily know really well you tend to bond quickly, which is an incredibly rewarding experience that makes for longlasting friendships. While going on a weekend camping trip

it to be worth it. And considering that the Slam Dunk Contest takes place tomorrow, maybe people should forget about the Final Four and just start thinking about a prank for the next time a big event comes to St. Louis or Wash U. We need to do something better than taking a dump in our RA’s rooms or stealing newspapers for our rebellions, though. If worst comes to worst, someone can always go to one of the games and just ﬂash people. At least that way Wash U could get a “boobies” tag on Fark, and aren’t those the most-read anyway? * * * A note to possible suspects of a crime: it might not be the smartest idea to say things like, “They have no proof we did it,” in public. Taking into account the tone of voice, a statement like that conveys the message that you did do it. It didn’t seem like a declaration of innocence to me.

was in the Wisconsin senate. The senator greeted her with a warm hug and kiss, and after some small talk my mom brought up that her son was looking for a D.C. internship. The senator said of course, and with his aide right there jotting down my brother’s name, told my mom he would be happy to offer my brother a position based on “his parentage.” So that was it. My brother did not have to send in a formal application or worry and weigh various options and potential opportunities for next spring. After an appropriate thank-you follow up, he has the internship all set. My senator, like my brother, happens to be a white Jewish male. However, he did not give my brother the internship based on his racial or religious background. My brother got the internship based on what I believe is the accepted, non-controversial form of afﬁ rmative action we have always had in our

Some can’t schmooze their way to the top. society, better known as networking. The Washington University Career Center regularly, and rightly, offers seminars and provides tips on how to network. Or as it is known in Yiddish: schmooze. Plenty of undergraduate political science majors are well qualiﬁed for any position like my brother’s internship, just like in cases of afﬁ rmative action based on race or gender. Having a connection simply opens the door for him; he still has to do well on the job. Just as any minority feels the pressure of representing an entire race at a job, my brother realizes he must do a good job

for not just his reputation, but our mom’s as well. The system then perpetuates itself because those already up in the system help out the ones they know, and having that fi rst internship is obviously a résumé boost to get the second and third position. There is no way to correct for or even the playing field for everyone and disallow these types of connections, not to mention preferences for legacies and big donors. Instead, we need to continue programs that allow minorities to get in positions to make connections with and give breaks to their children, friends and co-workers. I’m not saying this is the only way to do things. Plenty of people legitimately get great jobs completely through their own hard work and perseverance. It’s just a lot harder when you’re applying against others who have that edge before they even begin the process. This semester, I’m interning at the public defender’s office. Every day I see people accused of crimes or convicted of crimes, plenty of whom have children. I doubt the clients I work with did many youth group activities with their senators, and their kids will not have a connection to get a good internship. We have to keep affi rmative action programs because the world doesn’t compete on even ground. The connection system may not be fair, but it’s what we’ve got to play with, and everyone should be included. Aaron is a senior in Arts & Sciences and a Forum Editor. He can be reached via email at forum@studlife.com.

crisis is unfolding in Sudan, and it is getting worse. Almost two years ago, the Sudanese government began responding to a rebellion in the western Darfur region by attacking the civilian population of the region on a massive scale. They created and armed militias known as the “janjaweed,” who have pursued a campaign of rape, murder and ethnic cleansing, enjoying air support from government warplanes. More than 1.6 million people have been forced to flee their homes, while estimates of the death toll range from 180,000 to over 300,000. Reports by Human Rights Watch and other organizations show that the attacks have not abated. A UN commission of inquiry reported on Jan. 25 that massive crimes against humanity are taking place and recommended that the UN Security Council refer the situation to the recently established International Criminal Court (ICC). On Wednesday, in closed session, France called on the Council to do exactly that. Though President Bush has opposed the court with every means available to him since taking office, he must not cast his veto if he is in any way concerned about the welfare of the people of Darfur. The ICC was established by the Rome Statute in 1998, and entered into force on July 1, 2002. Currently, 98 countries have signed and ratified the Rome Statute; notable exceptions include the United States, Japan, China and Russia. The court was established as a “court of last resort.” Its mandate is to ensure that “the gravest international crimes do not go unpunished” when national courts are unable or unwilling to prosecute. In addition, it only has jurisdiction if the crime is committed in a country which is a party to the treaty or by a national of one. The Security Council may also refer cases to the court. It is intended to replace ad hoc war crimes tribunals, such s those cre-

Darfur: where rape, murder and destruction occur daily. ated to prosecute crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, with a permanent and consistent system of justice. It has already begun investigating crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and the Central African Republic. Under President Clinton, the United States signed but did not ratify the Rome Statute. However, President Bush rescinded that signature and has made every possible effort to sabotage the court. Threatened with a veto of all peacekeeping missions by the U.S., the Security Council twice passed a resolution exempting U.S. troops serving on peacekeeping missions from prosecution by the ICC. The U.S. has also negotiated bilateral immunity treaties with several countries, often under the threat of withholding ﬁ nancial aid. Congress has even passed legislation (dubbed the “Hague Invasion Act”) authorizing the use of military force to free any Americans or citizens of allied countries held by the court. These measures are all unnecessary: the court cannot prosecute Americans since the U.S. is not a party to it and holds a veto on the Security Council. Prosecuting the perpetrators of massive crimes against humanity has always been an elusive, yet vital, goal. Following in the footsteps of Nuremburg, the ICC provides a permanent venue for such cases, offering hope that the ﬁ rst step in ending impunity has been taken. No case is more pressing today than that of Darfur, where rape, murder and destruction occur daily. Prosecuting these crimes in a timely and consistent manner is an important step in preventing future occurrences. If President Bush is sincere in deploring the crimes of Saddam Hussein and calling for justice, he must not now abandon the people of Darfur for political purposes. If he wishes to help them and prevent similar catastrophes in the future, one of the most important (and easiest) steps is to allow these crimes to be prosecuted at the International Criminal Court. Surdas is a third year graduate student in Earth and Planetary Sciences. He can be reached via email at psmohit@artsci.wustl.edu.

Correction A story on Pell Grant increases on Monday incorrectly named the sponsor of the proposed increases. The sponsor is Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.)

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Your Horoscope for Wednesday, March 30, 2005 By Linda C. Black, Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (03-30-05). Travel beckons this year, and it looks like an excellent idea. Select a destination that stirs your passions and imagination. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8. The goal you’ve been after for so long is almost within your reach. Conditions are in your favor, finally. There’s not a moment to lose. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6. Tally your resources and figure out what you have and what you don’t. You’re in for at least one pleasant surprise, and you’ll know where to focus attention. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 10. You’re wise to keep your opinions to yourself for a little while. The odds are not good that you will, but it would still be wise.

your reward is closer now than ever before. Accept more responsibility, and the included benefits. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9. You’re lucky games because you’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve. Amaze them with your fabulous sense of humor, too. You’re the star.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5. A change in how you do a job will free up a lot of your time. It’s OK to get assistance, that’s not cheating in any way. If you’re running late, delegate.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 10. Your relationship grows stronger the more stuff you do together. Declare your intentions then ask the questions that lead to a solid commitment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 4. Push to get a household job wrapped up in the next day or two. You get extra points for using stuff you already have in storage. Be creative.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 5. You’re close to making a change that you’ve been contemplating for ages. It has to do with your home, family or possibly your dicor. You’ll know when the moment is right. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8. Don’t be stopped just because you have no idea what you’re doing. You’re a quick study, especially now. Hurry up, before anyone knows. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. Keep pushing,

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8. You’re in an excellent frame of mind to learn an amazing trick. Something that was impossible is about to become commonplace. Be on the leading edge. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. The effort you’ve put in earns you more than a fatter pay check. You also are granted more respect and, quite possibly, a promotion.

Sports Editor / Mary Bruce / sports@studlife.com

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Mildly comical baseball predictions Before reading this article, keep in mind that we correctly predicted the Feces Fiasco on Lee 3, the Renaissance and the fall of Rome—so don’t doubt us. And now for the most comprehensive (and only) baseball predictions that Student Life has to offer…

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East: Atlanta Braves (And you were expecting the Mets, right?)

change) Our apologies to “Red Sox Nation,” but we have no reason to believe that the Bronx Bombers are going to be dethroned in their quest for yet another AL East title. Despite the young Blue Jays being a year older, the Orioles’ acquisition of Slammin’ Sammy Sosa and manager Lou Pinella’s dyed blonde hair, these three clubs will again play second ﬁddle to baseball’s greatest rivalry. This year will be no exception to the rule that paying over $150 million for a team will almost guarantee a playoff spot. And on a side note: for all of you students who aren’t from Boston yet chose to support the Red Sox instead of the Cardinals in last year’s World Series, you can all go to hell.

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Central: Cleveland Tribe’s alive in 2005!)

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Young guns C.C. Sabathia, Jake Westbrook and Cliff Lee join forces with savvy veteran pitcher Kevin Millwood and a more stable bullpen to provide pitching depth to an already potent offensive roster, which features the likes of Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner, Coco Crisp and a healthy Aaron Boone. Apologies to starting pitcher Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins, but it does not seem likely that their shallow starting rotation and light-hitting lineup will stand up this year. The Detroit Tigers should show another marked improvement over past years, and they certainly remain a darkhorse candidate in this historically weak division. Look for the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago White Sox to make up the last two spots in the AL Central, barring abnormal seasons from White Sox “aces” Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez and Jose Contreras, former Yankees rejects. All in all, expect the Twins, Sox, Royals and Tigers to be playing the role of Colonel Custer at Little Big Horn this year while the Indians play, well...you know.

West: LA Angels? Anaheim Angels? Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...that’s it. The addition of Steve Finley to a perennially powerful lineup should secure the Halos a repeat performance atop the West. A vastly improved Seattle Mariners squad, an offensive juggernaut in the Texas Rangers and Billy Beane’s statistics project in Oakland make predictions in this highly competitive division speculative at best. Expect a dogﬁght all year long with the thunderous bat of reigning MVP Vladimir Guerrero and the thunderous appetite of Bartolo Colon giving the Angels a very small edge.

Did the Braves offseason acquisitions match up to those of the Mets or Marlins? No. Can any of us remember a year when the Braves didn’t win? Even Alex’s grandmother can’t remember a year when the Braves didn’t end up on top. Then again, Alex’s grandmother can’t remember Alex’s name. While the Mets and Marlins did make signiﬁcant splashes in the freeagent market (Beltran and Martinez to Queens and Delgado to Miami), we can’t deem it feasible for the Braves to relinquish their stranglehold on their division.

Central: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs win Wild Card (The two darlings of the Midwest get another chance to choke in the playoffs)

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Though our Redbirds replaced allstar shortstop Edgar Renteria with dwarfish David Eckstein, they added the one thing that prevented them from winning it all last year: a bona fide staff ace in Mark Mulder. The middle of the Cardinals’ batting order is to opposing pitchers what Mike Tyson is to earlobes. The pitching staff in Chicago is still very dominant and should keep them in contention for at least the Wild Card, if not the whole division. Expect a significant drop-off from the Astros as Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell are getting ready to collect Social Security. The Brewers, Reds and Pirates continue to show improvement but are a few years away from being legitimate contenders.

West: San Francisco Giants (Hearing Barry Bonds’ squeaky voice during playoff press conferences never gets old.) ‘Roids aside, a healthy Barry Bonds is the most dominant player in baseball, period. Assuming he comes back in May, as speculation suggests, the Giants will be in the cat-bird seat this year. With strong pitching and a weak offense, the Los Angeles Dodgers should cause some sleepless nights in San Francisco, but the switch-hitting fan base in San Francisco (not that there’s anything wrong with that) should expect their squad to hold off the Dodgers and the up-and-coming Padres. As in years past, assume that the Rockies will smash the cover off the ball in Coors, where the beer ﬂows like wine. Hey, didn’t the Diamondbacks win a World Series in 2001? Yes. Now the club is drafting homegrown talent from the University of Phoenix Online.

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The city of St. Louis has been preparing for months for the Final Four to come. Hotel accommodations, taxis and restaurants will all be booked to capacity as media and fans pour into town to watch the big dance come to a close. A lot of pressure is riding on St. Louis this week to be an accommodating and welcoming host city to the Final Four. Now St. Louis also has to try and top the excitement of this past weekend’s Elite Eight games. Four games, four overtimes. That pretty much sums up the Elite Eight action on Saturday and Sunday. For the first time in NCAA history, three of the four regional final match-ups went into overtime, with Michigan State and Kentucky providing a double overtime thriller to close out the weekend. Saturday was the day of incredible comebacks with Louisville and West Virginia starting things off. Louisville fought back from a 20 -point deficit to force overtime, and survived with a 93-85 overtime victory. The next game provided even more excitement when Illinois erased a 15-point deficit, finishing the game on a 20 -5 run in the final four minutes to force overtime. Overtime ended in dramatic fashion as well as Hassan Adams could only manage an off-balance three-point attempt and Illinois escaped with a 90 -89 thrilling victory. Sunday’s action started off with a competitive game between North Carolina and Wisconsin. Wisconsin played the Tar Heels tough down the stretch cutting the lead to one with just under nine minutes remaining, but UNC’s superior talent proved to be enough in an 88-82 victory. However, any excitement lacking in Sunday’s first game was compensated for in the later duel between Michigan State and Kentucky. After another competitive game, Kentucky trailed by three with under 20 seconds to go. After two three-point attempts failed, the ball bounced right into the arms of Kentucky’s Patrick Sparks, who jumped into the air, double-clutched and released the ball just beyond the three-point line. The ball bounced several times on the rim before rolling in, sending the Kentucky faithful into a frenzy and the game into overtime. After a low scoring first overtime, Michigan State got the better of the Wildcats in the second, earning their bid as the fourth team to the Final Four. As the weekend approaches, it is difficult to imagine that this next set of games can top the events of this past weekend. In fact, even in professional sports, it often seems that the semifinal rounds are far more exciting than the final game itself. Many times in football the AFC and NFC Championship games are more exciting than the Super Bowl, partly because the teams are more familiar with each other. In recent years in baseball, the American and National League Championship Series have been exponentially more exciting than the World Series. Over the past two years, both the NLCS and ALCS have gone to seven games both years. The World Series went six games in 2003 and 2004 was a Red Sox sweep. The excitement of the League Championship Series, headlined by the results produced by the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, greatly overshadowed that of the World Series. Is a trend developing? If so, this means bad news for St. Louis. The city has been promoting the Final Four as if it were the only great thing ever to happen in this town. Hopefully, the games will be just as exciting, if not more, than this weekend’s games, but do not be surprised if all three games are blowouts. Anyway, here are some fast predictions for this weekend’s games.

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IN BRIEF: Six members of the Washington University baseball team were named to the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Team, including sophomore Andy Shields, who was named as the team’s MVP. Other ﬁrst team honors went to juniors Alan Germano and Sam Hahn and senior Dan Rieck, while second team accolades were given to juniors Ryan Corning and Jim Haley.

FINAL FOUR n FROM PAGE 1 “The planning is mostly done, and now it’s just executing those plans,” said Elgin. As this weekend nears, the local organizing committee for the tournament (comprised of the MVC, the St. Louis Sports Commission, Saint Louis University and the CVC) is adding the fi nal touches and preparing for any foreseeable problems. “The dome itself is pretty much set up, other than the technical aspects,” said Elgin, who has planned for “scoreboard problems, power outages, or major things that can go wrong.” “The one thing that we can’t do anything about [is the weather],” joked Carole Moody, president of the CVC. “But everything else that we can control I think is well in hand.” When asked about other opportunities and events that the ticketless fan can take advantage of, Viverito said there is a “whole series of special events, from Hoop City, which is an interactive event in the Convention Center, to Dasani Fest, which is a musical event that runs most of the day Sunday. They have artists like Kelly Clarkson and Gavin DeGraw and Joss Stone that will be performing.” Other events include Taste of St. Louis, which includes 25 area restaurants in the city and will take place all weekend in Kiener Plaza. The March to the Arch, an event where an estimated 3,000 children will be dribbling basketballs down Market Street to the Arch, is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. According to Viverito, there is also a Nelly concert scheduled for Sunday night. Freshman Troy Ruths, a forDAVID BRODY | STUDENT LIFE ward on the Washington University basketball team, is excited Doug Elgin, commissioner of the Missouri Valley Conference, answers questions about the upcoming Final about the Final Four being in St. Four. Louis this year. “I would say that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the understanding that St. Louis is on a national stage and that we are capable of producing an event of this magnitude, its just in the same city as the Final Four,” said Ruths. “The Final Four is more than just three games. You can see the whole city come really exciting,” said Viverito. Doug Elgin, commissioner of the Missouri Valley Conference alive.” In a stroke of luck, Ruths got a ticket to the game from an old (MVC), the conference sponsoring the tournament, pointed out that this weekend will be a great fi nancial opportunity for local basketball coach. “[The seat’s] not bad—about halfway up,” said Ruths. “Usually businesses. “[There will be] a lot more emphasis on staying open late if the good seats go to the coaches and the players’ families.” Sophomore Sally Preminger, a diehard UNC fan from Chapel you’re bars or restaurants [...] It’s a great opportunity to make Hill, found another means of getting tickets to the Final Four. money for the restaurateurs and bar owners.” “[My brother and I] got tickets this summer through the NCAA Furthermore, with two of the Final Four teams based within 300 miles of St. Louis, the number of visitors could be even larger lottery,” said Preminger. “I knew this summer that we were gothan expected, as the city swells with Illinois and Louisville ing [to the tournament], and I just prayed that UNC would get there.” fans. Preminger also said that she is planning on checking out Elgin is anticipating larger numbers than were initially preHoops Village and that she has tickets to the Slam Dunk Contest dicted. “Conservatively [we predicted] 50,000, but I think that with at the Fieldhouse on Thursday. The weekend wouldn’t be complete without the after-hours Illinois and Louisville coming we’re going to see more like 75 to 100 [thousand],” said Elgin. “The influx of visitors here is going parties. The marketing group Synergy is throwing several parto be like nothing we’ve seen before.” ties, some of which will feature the St. Lunatics and Chingy while Viverito also noted that the Edward Jones Dome is one of the another will be hosted by a Playboy Bunny. few stadiums in the region with the capacity to house an event “It made sense, having one of the largest sporting events in the like the Final Four. country in St. Louis, to put together a series of events that would “[Receiving the bid for the tournament] is not as complicated successfully reflect the diversity of St. Louis nightlife,” said Ana situation as some might expect because there are only ten or so drew Mullins, one of the managing partners of Synergy. “This buildings across the country that can host the Final Four. It’s a town has no idea what it’s about to be hit with.” rigorous procedure because it’s very specific… a lot of pieces have Overall, this is not a weekend to be missed, and Viverito to come together,” said Viverito. summed it up by saying, “it’s a little bit of Mardi Gras, and it’s While the venue is ideal for the event, the seating capacity has a little bit of basketball and it’s a whole lot of fun. There are so been cut down significantly from its oval football-field shape to many people in town and there are so many special events that accommodate the smaller basketball court. occur that there’s something going on all weekend long.” Mary Hendron, director of Public Relations for the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC), which owns and news@studlife.com operates the Edward Jones Dome, said that the total capacity for the Dome is 70,000 people. However, the transformation for the tournament has downsized the number to around 46,700.

The Cardinals come into this game still riding their anger from being a No. 4 seed. For a team ranked No. 4 overall in the nation by both the AP and ESPN/USA Today polls, the No. 4 seed placement was taken personally by Louisville and head coach, Rick Pitino. Louisville is no fluke: they can run the floor as well as anyone in the country, and have some sensational guards in Taquan Dean and Francisco Garcia, who can both shoot and penetrate. Illinois is represented well as the top overall seed in the tournament, led by a deadly backcourt trio of Dee Brown, Deron Williams and Luther Head. Illinois runs the floor just as well as Louisville, if not better, and presents superior frontcourt play with James Augustine and Roger Powell Jr. Both teams can score, but this game will come down to which team plays better defense. I believe Bruce Weber has the Illini playing good enough defense to carry them through one more round. Expect a high scoring game, with an exciting ending. Illinois 86, Louisville 84

North Carolina vs. Michigan State Michigan State has made a tremendous run. After receiving a break when Syracuse was upset, they upset top-seeded Duke and second-seeded Kentucky. However, neither Duke nor Kentucky possess the level of talent the Tar Heels do. What was once a young, talented, but inexperienced team has developed into a powerhouse of experienced, talented veterans. Raymond Felton, Jawad Williams, Marvin Williams, Sean May and Rashad McCants are all upperclassmen now, and are playing at the top of their game at the right time. When a team has five future pros playing smart and experienced basketball, it is going to take a heck of a lot more than a hot run and an experienced coach to beat them. Congratulations to Michigan State for making the Final Four, but have a safe trip home on Saturday Night. North Carolina 78, Michigan State 70 DAVID BRODY | STUDENT LIFE

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