Student Life | October 5, 2007 by Student Life

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Jena 6 panel urges change, action BY ERIN FULTS EDITOR IN CHIEF The George Warren Brown School of Social Work is doing more than talking about the Jena Six—they’re taking action, starting with a blank sheet of paper. Last night, the School of Social Work hosted a panel discussion regarding the recent events and issues surrounding the Jena Six. Attendees included individuals who attended the Sept. 20 rally in Jena, La., interested community members and those who participated in local solidarity events here in St. Louis. The Jena Six refers to six black high school students charged with various felonies after allegedly beating up a white student in Louisiana on Dec. 4, 2006. The altercation was part of a series of racially-charged incidents that stemmed from the hanging of nooses on a tree at Jena High School after a black student and his friends asked to sit under the “whites only” tree. Numerous protests, rallies and discussions, such as this one, have sprung up in response to the charges, which critics say are overly harsh and motivated by racism.

“I’m thrilled with the turnout,” said Sara Ward, a masters of social work student and one of the organizers of the event. “There are high school students, undergraduates, retired people and even a 2-year-old here.” The goal of the event was to catalyze community dialogue and action. “It’s not enough just to go to this rally,” said Ward. “There’s been amazing energy building around Jena and we want to continue that movement and actually leave here tonight with some concrete action steps.” These desired “action steps” began on blank sheets of paper that were distributed to the approximately 50 attendees. People were asked to write down their suggestions and ideas or speciﬁc programs and ways of coming together to address the issue of racism, the judicial system and the Jena Six case. They could also provide their e-mail address to be contacted for involvement in future actions. “The idea is not just to talk about these issues, but to act on them as well,” said Sudie Nallo, a second-year student in the School of Social Work who was instrumental in organizing the panel

discussion. “[We want to] form a collective effort toward seeking change.” Panel members represented a wide range of age, profession and involvement. Members included Dorothy Rocks, an 18year-old from Hazelwood East High School; Reverend Jimmy Scott, president of the East St. Louis NAACP; Jack A. Kirkland, associate professor at the Brown School of Social Work; and several rally participants. These panelists detailed their involvement in the Jena Six case and what drew them to become more involved. They responded to audience comments later in the discussion and, in effect, demonstrated the wide range of individuals affected by this event. “[Racism] is not just happening to a people, it’s happening to a society and a nation,” said Kirkland. “The reason progress is so slow is because it only responds to pressure.” A’eesha Bell aided in leading the panel discussion and was the organizer of the bus that took Washington University students to the rally in Jena in September. She urged continued action and awareness of the racial and judicial issued surrounding Jena Six.

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A panel of community leaders speaks at a Jena 6 event hosted by the Brown School of Social Work on Thursday. “The 21st Century civil rights movement, as this has been called, is not over with the rally down in Jena. This injustice that happened in Jena is not just exclusive to Jena…It’s everywhere,” she said. Speakers recalled their experiences at the rally and the power

they witnessed when so many people came together to try and make a difference. “When I was there, I sensed the solidarity and was humbled,” said Tesheba Wadley, a ﬁrst-year Brown School student. The panel pointed out that racism exists on many levels—with

individuals, institutions and the judicial system—and that there is much left to do to ﬁx these inherent problems. “If we don’t get it right the ﬁrst time or the second time, it’s going to repeat itself,” said Reverend Scott. “That’s the way history is and we’re going to be in it.”

Pins go flying at juggling festival Forbidden fun: BY DAVID SONG NEWS EDITOR A contortionist, a 14-yearold, a one-armed man and other jugglers will be performing on campus this Saturday for the St. Louis Juggling Festival, or Jugglefest. Washington University’s National Prestigious Society of Collegiate Jugglers (NPSCJ) will be hosting the event for the ﬁ rst time after the St. Louis Juggling Club’s relocation from the city. “St. Louis used to have a really big festival every year thrown by the St. Louis Jug-

gling Club, which has moved to St. Charles because they lost their old meeting space,” explained Thom Wall, president of NPSCJ. “There really hasn’t been a juggling fest in St. Louis for two to three years, so this is the ﬁ rst major juggling fest in St. Louis for some time.” In 1991, the University hosted the International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) Festival on campus. The IJA Festival is the largest juggling event worldwide. This weekend’s event, said Wall, will see a number of jugglers from across the country, some of them quite renowned.

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Junior Thom Wall (left) and passing partner Jim Hendricks practice Monday night in the lower level of Mallinckrodt. The National Prestigious Society of Collegiate Jugglers, Wash. U.’s juggling club, is hosting the St. Louis Juggling Festival this weekend.

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“We’ve got a very large public show on Saturday,” he said. “We’ve got jugglers from Atlanta, Texas, Arkansas, from all over the place just to see the show.” Some of the larger names performing at the public show include Book Kennison, a St. Charles juggler and contortionist who can pass his sixfoot-tall body through the frame of a tennis racket, and Tony Pezzo, a 14-year-old ring juggler who won the silver medal at the 2005 IJA Festival. Eighteen-year-old Cameron Ritter, a three-time IJA competition ﬁ nalist, will be performing at the public show as well. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Ritter. “The last couple of years, there has been a low turnout. I’m looking forward to meeting new jugglers [at the University] because you see old ones every year.” Casey Boehmer, a threetime IJA medalist who won the gold medal in 1996, may well attract the most attention at Jugglefest. Boehmer was born without his left forearm. “Our headliner is Casey Boehmer, who is the only onearmed juggler in the world, and he’s working on juggling ﬁve clubs in one hand,” said Wall. “He’s a really amazing human being.” Boehmer, 25, who began juggling in 1989, started performing with his family and has juggled for audiences worldwide, including at Washington University during the 1991 IJA Festival. “St. Louis has always got a good convention, where we kicked it in high gear with our family act at [Washington University],” said Bohemer. “It’s always a real good time, with people showing up. I’m looking forward to it; I haven’t been there since the club used to meet in Eliot Hall in the nineties. I’m looking forward to it. It should be full-throttle this year, with a full stage and a good ceiling height.” Although Boehmer will per-

form by himself, he expects to pull off a solid performance— provided the Brown Hall ceiling is high enough for juggling five clubs with one hand. “Four clubs in one hand is extremely technical, even with two hands,” he said. “If the ceilings are high enough, I’ll more than likely do five clubs—jugglers are pretty impressed with that and it’s hard as hell to do. I’ve done up to seven rings, and you get that maybe one out of ten times. Normally I end the routine with rings—with six rings, maybe seven rings.” Student jugglers will also perform at the public show. Wall himself and Jim Hendricks, a University alumnus, will juggle together as the most technically proficient passing team in St. Louis. Wall and Hendricks began preparation for Jugglefest during the spring of this year. “It’s been [Hendricks] and me planning this thing since around May of this year and since it’s just the two of us we’re doing a lot of work,” said Wall. “It looks to be really cool.” With Jugglefest, Wall hopes that Student Union (SU) will increase funding for NPSCJ. As a recreational club, the organization does not receive any SU funding. With Jugglefest, however, it is possible that NPSCJ will be moved up to a category 2 group, receiving a budget and being recognized as a student group that represents the University. “There are a lot of other schools’ ambassadors coming—it’s good for the Juggling Club, and as a part of the University, we’re being ambassadors to the juggling world,” said Wall with a chuckle. The public show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. in Brown 100. The festival will be held from Friday to Sunday in the Women’s Building. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.wujuggling. com.

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exploring sexual lifestyles BY STEVE HARDY CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

In their newest sex presentation, the Alternative Lifestyles Association (ALA) hopes to shock, provoke and entice students who are exploring different sexual options. The Sunday event, known as the Forbidden Fun Party, will answer students’ questions about sex play, teach students safe practices of sex toys and display adult materials for purchase. The Forbidden Fun Party will feature guest speaker Dallas Bryson, who graduated from the University last year and is an ALA alumna. She is currently the special events planner and head educator for Spanky’s, a local adult store, and will be on hand to help students learn more about toys that they can use to enhance their sex lives. “I’ll talk about different types of materials, safety considerations, care and cleaning,” said Bryson. “I’ll also talk about anatomy, proper lubrication and condoms, what to look for in a toy, and how to pick out which one will do what you want.” The presentation will discuss lubricants, bondage equipment, anal beads and sex toys, and everything at the event will be on sale. Additionally, attendees will receive a gift bag with condoms, lube and coupons to Spanky’s. The store will donate 20 percent of the event’s revenue to ALA to bring speakers to campus. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday on the third ﬂoor of Umrath Hall. Past ALA speakers have included Jack McGeorge, a U.N. weapons inspector who came under attack from the U.S. government when it became known that he was the president of Black Rose, a BDSM organization. BDSM can refer to bondage and discipline, domination and submission and sadism and mas-

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ochism. “He talked to us about the importance of keeping your cool when people doubt your sanity,” said junior Kay Auslander, ALA president. Auslander hopes to lead a discussion this semester on one’s decision to be open with his or her alternative lifestyle, “and what effect that would have with your family, friends, workplace or university.” Past speakers have included a professional dominatrix, a psychology professor who talked about asexuality and a nurse who discussed safety and hygiene in edgeplay—sexual play that may involve knives. At more relaxed meetings, the group may watch movies, such as “Secretary” or “Vice and Consent,” a documentary about the BDSM community. Other times,

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Dallas Bryson, the Alternative Lifestyles Association club advisor, stands with sex toys from the adult store Spanky’s. ALA will host their Forbidden Sex Party, a presentation aimed at increasing the awareness of alternative sexual lifestyles.

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STAFF REPORTER This is the ﬁrst of a series observing different aspects of religion at the University. After relying on local area synagogues for Saturday Shabbat services, Jewish students can begin observing Shabbat on campus this weekend. Hillel has consistently held campus services on Friday evenings, although Saturday services have not been held as consistently. “It is my understanding that Saturday services were held on campus about three years ago,” said sophomore Isaac Weingram, head of the Conservative Jewish Minion and member of the Jewish Student Union (JSU). “Even then, services were only held about once a month.” Because Weingram believes Shabbat is a very important part of Jewish life, he feels holding services at Hillel is essential. “Weekly speaking, Shabbat is a paramount experience of Jewish life,” said Weingram. Weingram hopes this Saturday will be the beginning of a much more a regular tradition at Hillel. Senior and JSU member Woty Regan agreed. “There is a good chance that

[Saturday services at Hillel] will go on for a long period of time,” said Regan. “I think a lot of students will beneﬁt from this.” “My hope is by having this available to students [at Hillel], we won’t just appeal to students that would go regardless of location,” said Weingram. “Instead, we hope to attract a wider range of students that thought it was not convenient to go elsewhere [on Saturdays].” Much of the preparation for Saturday Shabbat at Hillel has involved long-term planning. Campus Rabbi Avi Orlow is impressed with the devotion he has observed in coordinating Saturday services. “This is a great example of students taking initiative for themselves,” said Orlow. “They have been plotting since summer.” Organizers have even turned to Facebook, naming the event “Shabbat Extravaganza.” Regan feels advertisements like this will also contribute to greater attendance. “Facebook has deﬁ nitely increased awareness among students,” said Regan. “Everyone should feel welcome.” Although Weingram looks forward to providing University students a more convenient way to observe Shabbat on Saturdays, he has also enjoyed his

experiences at local synagogues on Saturday mornings. “The local synagogues have been very inviting to students and they have a nice sense of community,” said Weingram. “But by going off campus, there is a lesser sense of Jewish life on campus. Also, not everyone feels comfortable going and it can be a long walk.” Weingram said that Saturday services will be conservative and understands not all Jewish students will choose to come to Hillel over their local synagogue. “[Some] are not willing to come to this service, especially those that are Orthodox, who, for example, separate men and women [during services],” said Weingram. “However, we are still expecting a good amount [of people].” Hillel welcomes all University students to attend services on Saturday as well as throughout the school year. “We invite students, Jewish or not, to learn what it means to be Jewish,” said Orlow. “Hillel is always here.” Saturday morning services will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Hillel. Lunch will also be provided. A ﬁ nal Shabbat meal and Havdalah, the Shabbat concluding service, will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Ursa’s Fireside.

Psychiatry professor rises to prominence in APPA BY MARLA FRIEDMAN STAFF REPORTER One of the biggest names in the department of psychiatry will be representing Washington University School of Medicine in the national arena over the next few years. The American Psychopathological Association (APPA), a prestigious research organization dedicated to understanding the diagnosis and outcomes of individuals with psychiatric disorders, elected Linda Cottler, professor of epidemiology in psychiatry, as the organization’s president. “It was a great honor to be elected president of this wonderful society, one of the oldest associations devoted to psychiatric conditions in the country,” said Cottler, whose tenure as president will ofﬁcially begin in 2010. “I’m only the tenth female to get the job, so I’m really honored.” Cottler will follow in the footsteps of several current and former members of the psychiatry department who have served as president of the association.

Her role will be a transitional process—she is currently treasurer, and will work her way up to president elect, vice president and finally president in 2010. Cottler’s primary responsibility will be to organize APPA’s 2010 annual conference, which also happens to be the centennial meeting. Her duties will involve choosing the meeting’s topic, which she anticipates to be public health psychiatry. “I’m very much interested in the public health aspects of medicine, since my field is substance abuse and psychiatric disorders,” she said. “I want to know what impact we’re having on the community at large.” Charles Zorumski, head of the department of psychiatry, praised Cottler for her pioneering research in APPA. “Over the years, Linda has been a major driving force behind the organization and one who has helped enhance its stature in the field,” he said. “As president, Linda will set the agenda for the centennial meeting. This will be an exciting opportunity to help the group think about

the future of psychopathology research and how to integrate science across genetics, epidemiology and neuroscience.” Cottler is thrilled to be more involved in the organization and does not foresee any problems balancing her job at the University and her role as APPA president. “It’s a volunteer position, so it’s just the kind of thing we squeeze in with everything else because of its importance and relevance to the work that we do,” said Cottler. “There will be a lot of people coming for the centennial meeting, so it’s a chance to impact a lot of young people, past presidents, and draw more people into the organization.” Zorumski is extremely proud that Cottler will be representing the University at APPA. “Linda’s election as president for the centennial meeting is a major accomplishment and a real tribute to her stature in the ﬁeld and her dedication to the organization,” he said. “It is a great recognition for Linda, our department and Washington University.”

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group members discuss various aspects of sex and sexuality. Last year, group members participated in a National Coalition for Sexual Freedom workshop titled “You, Sex and the Law.” But Auslander, Bryson and graduate student Sarah Wood, the ALA sponsor, are quick to point out that, while the group does aim to educate its members about safely practicing various alternative sex practices, it is neither a dating service nor solely focused on sex. They said that outsiders frequently have misconceptions about the organization, principally that they all practice violent sex during meetings. In reality, quite the opposite is true. “We talk about relationship issues, asexuality and polyamory,” said Bryson. “Really, we’re a support and education group.” To illustrate, Bryson and Wood mentioned that adults have asked them everything

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Men’s tennis aces fall competition BY JOSHUA GOLDMAN SPORTS REPORTER While tennis is traditionally a spring sport, the Washington University men’s tennis team has dominated opponents during the brief fall period of play. The 2007-2008 campaign opened over the weekend of September 14-16 at the WU Invitational, which consisted of Wash. U., Kenyon College, Graceland University, McKendree College and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The team won A, D and E singles, along with the B doubles flights. “For the most part, we played on our terms. There is lots of room for improve-

defeating Kenyon’s Mike Greenberg for the second time this season. Sophomore Slavi Fildish defeated freshman teammate David Zhu in a separate 32-player draw for those who did not qualify for the ITA event. The Bears also won the Wilson/ITA doubles title, as juniors Charlie Cutler and Chris Hoeland defeated DePauw University’s Kortney Keith and Scott Swanson. Cutler and Hoeland, ranked the number 13 doubles team in the nation, lost to the eventual champions from UC Santa Cruz at the NCAA tournament last season. By winning the central regional, Watts, Cutler and Hoeland will join the singles and doubles champions from the other seven regionals at the Wilson/ITA Small College Championships in Mobile, AL on October 11. With the fall season nearly concluded, thoughts turn to spring preparedness. “[We need to] study hard, support [our] fellow Bear athletic programs, dream and visualize about what each member can do that will ultimately contribute to the program’s growth, and go out and have the mental discipline to do the physical things that the mind and heart are telling each member of our program to do to get better,” said Follmer. Watts and Cutler, who are ranked second and eighth in the nation respectively, will try to lead the Bears to a UAA championship in the spring. The Bears finished the season with a 20-5 record but ultimately fell to archrival Emory University in conference play. After Watts, Culter and Hoeland travel to Alabama, the rest of the team returns to action February 16 when they play Division I Illinois State University in Normal, Ill. Last year, the team defeated Division I opponent University of Dayton in St. Louis in a tight 5-4 competition. The team hopes to continue that streak this year.

ment though, such as our fitness level, physical strength, trusting ourselves and our teammates under pressure and learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable,” stated men’s Head Coach Roger Follmer. The team, ranked seventh in the nation, continued their dominance in a 7-2 rout of Division II UMSL on September 20. The following week, Wash. U. traveled to Kalamazoo, MI for the Wilson/ITA Central Regionals. Sophomore John Watts, who finished second at the NCAA Championships last season, defended his singles title,

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s Washington University a LGBT friendly campus? We don’t know. If we had participated in Campus Pride’s LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index though, we’d have a pretty good idea. Over 100 colleges and universities participated in the index this past year, providing a comprehensive overview of each college’s policies and attitudes towards LGBT issues on campus. While Campus Pride’s Index is relatively new on the scene of college rankings, that doesn’t mean the

University should discount its importance as a determining factor for students deciding which school to attend. Berkeley, UPenn and Bucknell University have already shown their commitment to addressing LGBT concerns by participating in the Index. In fact, scrolling down the list of universities that participated reveals many of the universities we like to compare ourselves to, leading to the question: why didn’t we participate as well? Certainly the importance of LGBT safety and accep-

tance should rank up there with “best dorm life” and “most beautiful campus” in those polls that seem to break down a university’s qualities into convenient, comparable categories. The Princeton Review does include a category for “Gay Community Acceptance,” but it’s difﬁcult, if not impossible, to ﬁgure out how exactly this acceptance score is determined. What makes Campus Pride’s ranking different from The Princeton Review is that it is not only a self-assessment, but anyone inter-

ested can look at the 60 or so questions that registered school ofﬁcials ﬁ ll out for the index simply by looking at the Web site. We’ve all seen the “safe zones” signs on RA and administrator doors, but these mean little to a prospective freshman who’s never had the opportunity to see these signs. A prospective freshman is more likely to hear rumors about a school’s attitude towards LGBT issues, which, as is the case with all rumors, could be true or completely unfounded. Here is a tool that

is offering a standardized, reliable mean of assessing a school’s LGBT climate. We should use it. The Index is not only a tool for prospective freshmen. The universities that fi ll out the Index gain insight into how current practices can be improved. Answering the questions forces the campus official who fi lled out the Index to consider the extent to which LGBT issues are being addressed, and if the university under consideration falls short of accepted practices in certain areas, Campus Pride

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We need more sex…sex education, that is Dear Editor: I’m concerned about people’s attitudes regarding sex education in Saint Louis schools. Abortion and sexually transmitted diseases result from the lack of sex education because teenagers are not being given the correct information they need to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Sex education has the potential to provide information on sexual abuse and ways to protect oneself from potential physical, emotional and mental harm. In contrast, ignorance about human sexuality is dangerous, and it can be lethal. The federal government currently pays only for abstinence-only programs in public schools.

Although I understand that the topic of sex is an uncomfortable one, teenagers do need to learn at some point, and learning occurs best in our schools. The truth is that teenagers are engaging in sexual activities, yet because of their ignorance about sexuality, there are serious repercussions that include both social and ﬁ nancial consequences. I recommend more sex education in schools along with easy access to contraception. Young people should be taught sex education so that they can become responsible and make the right decisions, or at the very least the safe ones. Many schools do not offer sex education, or ifthey do, the almost exclusive emphasis on abstinence makes students fail to

take the course seriously. The rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is frighteningly high among adolescents in the United States. However, the good news is that teen pregnancy rates are declining, which is due to an increased use of contraceptives. Giving adolescents the information they need and will use can dramatically reduce the number of sexually transmitted diseases. Some parents who will not be pleased with having sex education and the availability of contraception in schools, and they will believe that these practices will only give their children more reasons to have sex. I understand the controversy such a program may cause; however, I feel sex education

offers suggestions to remedy the situation. If the University didn’t participate in the Index because of a concern that we might not score well, then we have serious issues to address. If apathy was the reason, then we need to wake up and realize that LGBT concerns need to be recognized as being an integral part of the student experience. And if we think we might score well, then we should be proud and let it be known that Washington University has a LGBT friendly climate.

and freely available contraception are necessary in order to begin to put an end to the problems that teenagers continue to face with pregnancy and disease; in addition, these changes in the ways we teach young people about sexuality are necessary to help teenagers feel comfortable with their bodies and the topic of sexuality. The alternative to education is ignorance, and ignorance can be lethal when one is making decisions about sexual behavior. If we only trust our children, we may be surprised by the maturity and good judgment they display. —Nicole Zangara Graduate student George Warren Brown School of Social Work

ast Monday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stopped at Columbia University in New York City to deliver a speech, one of his many engagements during his three-day tour of the States. But before he could even open his mouth, he was lambasted by Columbia’s president, Lee Bollinger. Bollinger informed Ahmadinejad that he was a “petty and cruel dictator,” had a “fanatical mind-set” and lacked both “intellectual courage” and a proper education. Ahmadinejad, obviously affronted, chastised Bollinger for insulting him before listening to what he had to say. He commented that such behavior was unacceptable for a university setting and that he had every right to speak his mind. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a hated man. He is antiSemitic and anti-American, a man who once said that Israel should be “wiped off the map” and is well known for his insistence that the Holocaust did not actually happen. He even went as far, on that day at Columbia, as to claim that homosexuality does not exist in Iran. His ideas are twisted, his logic ridiculous. But, in spite of these attitudes, he has the right to express himself. How ironic, that he insists on the freedom of speech in this country when he denies the same right to the citizens of his own country. It seems that Ahmandinejad chose a university setting in order to take advantage of the open intellectual forum such a setting provides. Beyond even the right to free speech, most universities delight in fostering discussion on the most controversial of topics. And Columbia took a big risk with this one. There were protests both at the university and in

front of the United Nations, where Ahmandinejad had also been booked to speak, and the university itself took a lot of flak for its decision. But it was this risk that best exemplifies that, for the most part, dissent within a university setting is allowed, and perhaps even encouraged. Yes, Ahmandinejad was indignant over what Lee Bollinger said to him, and rightfully so. If an institution invites someone to speak, then that person, no matter how horrible or how hated he/she may be, has a right to speak before being argued with or insulted. Bollinger’s remarks would have carried more weight, and would have reflected better on Columbia as a whole, if he waited to say them after Ahmandinejad fi nished speaking. However, if someone as detested as Ahmandinejad is allowed to speak his mind, then so is Bollinger. Bollinger’s speech represented the views of the protesters outside, the people carrying signs bearing Ahmandinejad’s face and the slogan “Hitler Lives.” The entirety of New York City was in an uproar over Ahmandinejad’s arrival. But, despite the protests and the anger, Ahmandinejad was still allowed to speak. Ahmandinejad took the fi rst few minutes of his speech to comment on Bollinger’s opening remarks and how it is a sign of disrespect to both himself and his audience. And Bollinger was harsh, but considering the outright hatred for Ahmandinejad expressed by protesters and reporters alike, was perhaps deservedly so. Besides, although the Constitution guarantees the right to free speech, it says nothing about the right to a polite introduction. Michelle is a senior in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via email at mgalbert@artsci. wustl.edu.

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Why are we afraid of each other? BY ZACHARY STEINERT-THRELKELD STAFF COLUMNIST

t the six-person tables in the library, we always choose a corner chair; then the next person to sit down goes to the chair at the farthest corner from us. Instead of sitting with a stranger when all the tables in Whispers are occupied, we eat on the floor or standing up. When someone reaches for his bag that is touching ours, we move our bag further away, preferably to the opposite side of our body. If we go to the bathroom and there are more than two sinks and someone is already washing their hands, we choose the furthest possible sink. If we happen, by some unfortunate fate, to sit in close proximity and touch a stranger’s arm or leg, we both recoil the offending parts and apologize. More particular: on the Metro-North commuter train from Grand Central to Connecticut, each car is divided into a row of two seats, an aisle, and a row of three seats. The fi rst person to sit in the two-seat row puts their bag in the sole empty seat. The fi rst person to sit in the three-person row puts their bag next to them, and the next person sits in the aisle seat, i.e. leaves one cushionspace between the two. This is more interesting because the aisle seat has a very low backrest whereas the other four have full ones extending to the shoulders. In other words, the persons sitting on the aisle chooses to be more uncomfortable instead of sitting next to a stranger. Why are we afraid of each other? I do not know why Americans—and especially Washington University students— stridently avoid each other.

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Speaking in generalities, we are clean, safe, mild-mannered and nice—an anti-septic ethnicity—and this is even truer on campus. Why then do we, as students and socialized individuals, shy away from contact with strangers, especially peers? Most Americans, and perhaps other nationalities, love their bubbles. The automobile allowed us to ﬁ rst glide between two points while enjoying contact only with those permitted in our cocoon. The cell phone then

made it possible to walk through a space while being mentally removed from it; people now fake cell calls to avoid a particular person or situation. Finally, personal media players—iPods and other devices that play more than just music—have permitted us to sit in a space but audibly and visually remove ourselves from it. Maybe we have become habituated to the personal bubbles that technology enables and which we allow only select individuals to invade.

The size of the average American home has also increased by roughly 40 percent, to 2200 square feet, since the end of World War II. This entails even more private space in the familial domain, which is where we presume one establishes the most intimate connections. If everyone has their own bedroom and bathroom, perhaps we have tried to project the space of our private domains into our public world. One would think, though, that the density of college dorms

counteracts the effects of spaciousness with which we grew up. Nightly local news (the most alarming domain of the media landscape) may also have a role. The uplifting story is shoved behind the weather report—and who actually continues to watch once tomorrow’s humidity is known?—both of which the lead stories about rape, murder, theft and ﬁ res overshadow. (They say bad news sells, but maybe that is because no one has tried selling the

uplifting kind.) Perhaps this has inculcated Americans with the belief that every stranger will rape us, steal our belongings, murder our children and then burn down our house. Even that nice young boy studying for the Introduction to Human Evolution test. Still, why are we so afraid of each other? Zachary is a senior in Arts & Sciences. He can be reached via e-mail at zsteinert@gmail. com.

A W.I.L.D. by any other name… BY ANDREW WEISBERG STAFF COLUMNIST

alking along fraternity row last weekend, my nose was greeted with the pleasant smell of hamburgers and hotdogs cooking away on the grill. Footballs, beanbags and frisbees ﬂew through the air as music blasted from the fraternity houses. Most of the student body was outside, eating, drinking and socializing on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. This may sound like the introduction to ESPN College Gameday, but the students in this scene do not go to a Division One school. They go to Washington University and this was fall W.I.L.D., one of the few days in the school year that Washington University students relax and show off their school spirit. The W.I.L.D. concert series is a staple of Washington University culture, and a rare venue for often-latent school

spirit to make an appearance. Students might not have painted their faces red and green before going to see Lupe Fiasco, but make no mistake about it, this past W.I.L.D. showed Washington University school spirit at its ﬁ nest. This twice-annual concert encapsulates the school year, welcoming students back to school in the early fall and letting them close the year in style in late spring. W.I.L.D. embodies the aura of freedom and diversity that is endemic to Washington University’s culture, allowing students to relax and enjoy the day in their own way. For some students, W.I.L.D. is an opportunity to listen to music against the backdrop of Brookings Hall, for others it is a valuable social opportunity to go to a concert with their college friends. Still other students, particularly upperclassmen, prefer to skip the concert altogether and enjoy the day’s unique social atmosphere, pushing work aside to spend

the day outside with friends. Even though W.I.L.D. means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, it is a rare opportunity for Washington University undergraduates to relax as a student body. It’s a breath of fresh air from the deluge of class work that consumes most of our days. Although most other schools do not have special concerts like W.I.L.D. to boost school spirit, many of them energize the student body through a weekend tradition of their own—tailgating. Every week, students at these schools ﬁ re up the grills, throw around footballs and relax before the big game. Tailgating lets these students relax after a long week of class and provides a fun atmosphere that some students enjoy more than going to the actual football game later in the day. After the game ends, students continue celebrating into the night, all in the name of school spirit. Although there

are many striking similarities between the tailgating culture and W.I.L.D., and countless editorials have been written about bringing this type of weekly tailgating to Washington University, most proposals fail to consider the crucial difference in frequency between tailgating and W.I.L.D. Even though successful campus-wide events like W.I.L.D. prove that Washington University school spirit is alive and well, attempting to fully entrench this tailgate culture at Washington University will be at best only partially successful. Even though Washington University students are willing to consciously procrastinate once in a while in deference to special events like W.I.L.D., many of them feel that they have too much work to be able to relax like they do at W.I.L.D. on a regular basis without jeopardizing their academic standing. And unfortunately for weekly tailgating, additional school-

spirit initiatives can only be successful with broad student participation. With this in mind, the question then becomes what these additional school spirit initiatives would look like, and how often they would be held. Most importantly, these occasions should be based around events that the entire student body could relate to, like celebrating important dates in University history. Basing these new campus-wide events on historic University milestones (like February 22, 1853, the day the charter was signed to found Washington University as Eliot Seminary) would reinforce school spirit by allowing students to further connect with their school, and give these new events the credentials to take root and become University traditions like W.I.L.D. over time. Obviously funding these additional events would be a major issue, so keeping their formal structure to a

minimum would signiﬁcantly increase their practicality. Publicizing and celebrating a day like “Founding Day” on a campus-wide basis with informal barbeques, social gatherings and recreational athletic competitions on both Fraternity Row and the South 40 would give students a nice break between midterms and ﬁ nals—respecting their heavy workload while encouraging them to go outside, socialize and have fun as an entire student body. Traditions have to start sometime and we should make an effort to show pride in our University and its incredible students more often than we do. If we are really going to improve our school for future students and leave it better than we found it, there is no time to start like the present. Andrew is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences . He can be reached via e-mail at ajweisbe@ wustl.edu.

Don’t support “Democracy Day” BY STEVEN HOFFMAN AND ANTHONY OLASOV OP ED SUBMISSION

he College Libertarians recognize the need for diversity of viewpoint and a vigorous defense of free speech on college campuses. Those of us who fulﬁ lled our government requirement for compulsory education in the public schools especially appreciate the open atmosphere for learning that privately operated not-for-profit institutions foster. To that end, we are always interested in new initiatives to expand the recognition of freedoms on campus and in the wider community. We have been asked by the College Democrats to support a proposal to enact “Democracy Day.” Reﬂecting the diversity of our group, our members hold a variety of nuanced positions on this proposal. As an organization, however, we have decided not to support “Democracy Day” and we

strongly urge the University not to enact it. We are not impressed by patriotic displays that suggest that everything is fi ne and good with our form of government, and that Democracy, in the long run, tends to be good for everyone. The enactment of “Democracy Day” may fit the agenda of one political group, but others may equally wish to enact a University-wide “Tax Freedom Day” every April. We are floored by Student Life’s claim that “more moderate politicians will lead to . . . more productive government. . .” All of history confi rms that productive government means more productive wars, bloated legislatures, civil service makework jobs and greater intrusion into private life. The real discussion we should be having is whether or not the State should exist at all and we challenge the College Democrats and Republicans to debate us in any forum. We feel that there are significant moral and utilitarian arguments

favoring the abolition of the State. As a side note, we must point out that the system of government presently upheld by force in the United States is a Constitutional Republic, not a Democracy. There is a speciﬁc political agenda behind the blurring of that distinction, one that seeks to privilege the tyranny of the majority. If Americans have trouble voting on Election Day, it should remind them of the inconveniences and indignities they suffer everyday in submitting to the demands of the overpowering nanny State. Voting is not the only function of Democracy that inconveniences us. A National Identity card supporting biometric features and called the REAL ID is on the way in May of 2008 and Americans will be forced to show their papers. Americans submit daily to the petty demands of license bureaus, the IRS, frivolous environmental regulations, directives that ban certain foods or substances, restrictions on consensual sex

between adults and, increasingly, the Department of Homeland Security, which now sees every citizen as a threat to the power of the State. The enactment of new laws goes on and on, even as our standard of living declines as a result of those laws. Unfortunately, it is likely that even our health will soon be completely managed by the government, restricting our ability to choose which care we will receive, and banning the choice to seek treatment from the natural health community. Foucault’s State of Biopower has arrived. The College Libertarians are encouraged when any citizens, and especially our fellow students, see the necessity of reasserting their fundamental rights to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness. We will support politicians of any political party who will protect individuals and oppose coercive government. We encourage a vigorous academic critique of power. We hope that students will ask, for instance,

how many of the current candidates are known for their defense of the Constitution. We are concerned about the many social problems that plague our society. However, to allow government to attempt to “ﬁ x” these problems is to allow a portion of our society to be enslaved; these are our problems to solve and not the government’s. Frankly, we are frightened to death of how Wash. U. students will “swing the vote,” inevitably in favor of the tired old Statist ideology. The hegemonic Statist position has the guns to compel complete allegiance. We think fewer Wash U students should vote. Many discussions of expanding access to voting are a prelude to enacting laws that compel citizens to vote, all in the name of encouraging Democracy. We don’t question the motives of the College Democrats, which although misguided, represent a sincere attempt to involve students in politics. However, when legisla-

tures enter the discussion, we fi nd those conversations to be chilling. Instead of fi nding ways to participate more fully in an ambiguous concept of “Democracy,” we encourage students to participate in living their own lives in the multiplicity of fulfi lling meanings that can entail. We think that you will fi nd—as we have—that true happiness and the purposes of life reveal themselves in opposition to the culture of conformity, standardization and oppression that allegiance to the State entails. The Revolution is possible. Just open your minds to liberty and join us. Steven is a senior in Arts & Sciences and a member of the College Libertarians. He can be reached via e-mail at sshoffma@artsci.wustl.edu. Anthony Olasov is a junior in Arts & Sciences and a member of the College Libertarians. He can be reached via e-mail at alol@cec.wustl.edu.

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SCENE Wash. U. YouTube BY LANA GOLDSMITH REGULAR FEATURES EDITOR We are all familiar with the Google-powered phenomenon that is YouTube. A seemingly overnight sensation, this site has changed global communications via the Internet and the way students procrastinate today. YouTube allows anyone in the world with access to a video camera and the Internet to broadcast whatever he wants to the rest of the world. Don’t think that Wash. U. students haven’t gotten on that train—it wouldn’t be surprising if most of you know someone who has made a video and posted it, or if you are even in one yourself. Members of our campus community use YouTube for networking, advertising and sharing crazy or impulsive moments. If you live in Dardick House, then chances are you have seen the video “WUTV Cribs” starring junior Sue Ann Huang as rapper “McLovin.’” Produced by freshmen Ross Festenstein and CJ Carey, this mock episode of the MTV’s show “Cribs” tours the Wash. U. campus, presenting it as if it were McLovin’s private estate. The video was made as part of a contest during freshmen orientation called the WUtube iChallenge and it took second place. Carey posted the video so that his floormates

and other friends could have access to it. Of course, the “WUTV Cribs” video did not come without predecessors. Juniors Doug Horn, Laura Cobb, Antonio Rodriguez, Clare Tully and senior Chris Riha decided to make a sitcom called “Chris ’n Chair.” The sitcom stars Riha and a chair from Mallinckrodt as the main characters, with the other students rounding out the cast. Horn is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work, including filming and editing. The video was used as the example for what a WUtube iChallenge video could be, but freshmen aren’t the only ones to enjoy this student creation—“Chris ’n Chair” is a favorite of ResLife and admissions staff alike. Admissions even shows the video to Wash. U. applicants. Riha enjoys the recognition he has gained from being on YouTube and looks forward to furthering his crew’s YouTube fame. The opening sequence is all that has been posted so far, but Riha promises more episodes will be produced throughout the semester. “We thought only people from Wash. U. and our friends would see it, but it really did take off,” said Riha. “We have a joke that Chair will go onto widespread fame and I’ll be this Lindsay Lohan burnout.”

You don’t have to be at school, though, to make a fun flick with Wash. U. friends. Juniors Nell Cloutier, Katie Piwnica-Worms and senior David Hartstein took advantage of their 2006 summer break to create a parody of a music video by the European artist Günther, titling their film after Gunther’s song “Tutti Frutti Summer Love.” The group worked with friends from other schools to produce a video full of colorful characters and noteworthy performances. On its own, the Wash. U. crew’s video is a scream, and its humor is amplified ten-fold if the viewers have seen the original Günther video. From the costumes to the choreography, this was a sizable production compared to other students’ YouTube videos, and it has gotten sizable online recognition to match. The video’s stars, however, seem unfazed by the fact that so many people have seen their silly antics. “I guess [the] 25,000 people [who] have seen me dancing in a bathrobe, sunglasses and a moustache are never going to [meet] me, and those who have don’t recognize me, so I don’t care,” said Cloutier. It is obvious upon viewing that a lot of thoughtful planning went into “WUTV Cribs,” “Chris ’n Chair” and “Tutti Frutti Summer Love”

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to make them so humorous, but sometimes if you are lucky enough to have a camera with you at the right time, hilarious situations come your way. Senior Geoff Hart-Cooper and his friends were fortunate enough to be present at such an event. They made their video “Squirrel Attacks Gay Man on Pink Scooter” one day while relaxing on the South 40. A Wash. U. student in a cape rode past Hart-Cooper on a small, motorized pink scooter. “It was one of those ridiculous things that needed to be made memorable forever,” said Hart-Cooper. A plot was then hatched and the student on the scooter agreed to participate. The makers of this film not only shared their unusual, humorous experience by filming it; skillful editing of the footage and inclusion of music added a level of professionalism that gave the video an even funnier, edgier effect. Most of the time when we use YouTube, it is for entertainment purposes, and usually that means seeking out comedy. However, members of the company 46 Productions see YouTube as an untapped resource for advertising. The company was founded by junior Reed Wagener, along with Wash. U. graduates Luke Saunders and Matt Freedman. 46 Pro-

ductions is one branch of a larger entity called 46 Solutions, which also includes consulting and marketing branches. Wagener explained that his company was created to advertise on YouTube for the company Validas (www.myvalidas.com), a service that provides audits of cell phone providers. Eventually, Wagener would like his company to grow enough that they can hire professionals to make their videos and he can focus on coordinating details with participating companies. They may have a variety of connections with YouTube, but students aren’t the only ones sharing their videos. Henry Biggs is a dean in the College of Arts & Sciences here at Wash. U. He teaches a technology course in the Praxis program and a course called “Rap of Ages” for freshmen in the spring. On YouTube, you can

find him rapping under his pseudonym “Headmess.” Biggs studied linguistics as a student and weaves his knowledge of the field into his music. He invites the student body to be part of his audience under one condition: They should attempt to solve the hidden word puzzles. “It’s been great,” said Biggs. “I’d like [students] to know [the music], I’d like them to understand it. When they see the video I ask, ‘did they solve the song?’” Whether it’s used as a resource for advertising, a tool for expression or just a means of having fun, faculty and students at Wash. U. have found creative ways of using YouTube. Next time you have a few minutes to kill or some homework to avoid, search “Wash. U.” on YouTube. You never really know what—or who—will pop up on your screen.

Juniors Nell Cloutier (left) and Katie Piwnica-Worms performing in “Tutti Frutti Summer Love.” COURTESY OF NELL CLOUTIER

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e’ve all been there. It’s a drunken night with some good friends and the next thing you know, some guy from your Psych class has his tongue down your throat. Maybe it happened last night or last weekend, perhaps at W.I.L.D.? In any event, it happens. We all think, it’s just hooking up, right? Well, “just hooking up”—whether it’s limited to kissing or escalated to foreplay or intercourse—may result in the contraction of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which means “just hooking up” is much riskier than it seems. I know what you’re all thinking: but this is Wash. U. Contract an STI here? No way! Unfortunately, the answer is that you can absolutely contract an STI here. Just because a person looks and seems “clean” and doesn’t lead a promiscu-

Herpes: Why “just hooking up” is riskier than you thought

U. campus, and it could mean ous lifestyle doesn’t mean they that one out of every five people aren’t carrying an STI. Paola you hook up with is a carrier of Rijos, MSW, a health promotion the herpes virus. services counselor and educaHerpes, or herpes tor at the Habif Health simplex virus as it is and Wellness Center, more formally known, noted that students is a sexually transoften suffer from lack mitted disease that of awareness. is characterized by “The biggest mistake an outbreak of sores Wash. U. students make or blisters that form is in thinking that they either around the won’t get STIs,” said mouth (in type 1) or Rijos. Brooke Genkin around the genitals Why focus on heror rectum (in type 2). pes? Herpes is the secThese outbreaks can ond leading STI of all of last a few days or for several the STIs found in the nation (the first being the human papilloma weeks. A person typically has only a few outbreaks a year, virus or HPV) and the same is and the number of outbreaks true on the Wash. U. campus. tends to decrease the longer An estimated 45 million Amerisomeone has been a carrier, but cans over the age of twelve are it remains fact that herpes is infected with herpes, which still a virus—one that will never means roughly one in every five go away. The virus is transmitpeople has had a herpes infected during either oral or genital tion. Translate that to the Wash.

to Romance 102 in the spring, tudents of Romance 101, depending on the curve. Those here is your ﬁrst midwho answered (b) should pay a term: visit to Cornerstone. On given night x, with While the answer was obviwhom do you have a better ous to most of us, the chance of hooking rule it illustrates is an up? important one. There a. Your girlfriend are lots of reasons why b. That random the girlfriend is more chick you met at a eager to hook up with party two weeks ago you in general, but you and haven’t seen can feel more conﬁsince… the one who dent in your chances wouldn’t give you her with her on any number (no girlBen Sales random night mainly friend here). because your physicalThose of you ity is constant. It’s one who answered (a) of the bases of your relationcan now boast a GPA of 4.0 in ship—hopefully not the only this class and have an aboveone, but a base nonetheless. You average chance of moving on

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contact and is most contagious when blisters or sores are open. If that’s still not enough information to make you think twice about your next hookup, consider that this is just one of the many number of STIs out there and that there is a wide range of STIs represented in the Wash. U. population. However, there is something you can do to decreases your risk of catching one of these viruses. First, there is prevention. As we know, prevention is the best protection when it comes to sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Rijos recommends that for couples in relationships, they should talk about getting tested for a variety of STIs before elevating their relationship to more physical stages. If students would like guidance in how to raise these difﬁcult issues with their partners, she encourages them to stop by the

health center and speak with her or one of the other health counselors for some safety tips. For all students, especially those who are just “hooking up,” it is important to use protection every time—even during foreplay. The Habif Health and Wellness Center offers free ﬂavored condoms, dental dams and tubes of lubricant, and students are highly encouraged to use all the protection they can, every time. “Many students do not realize that several STIs can be contracted through oral sex,” said Rijos. “Oral sex is still sex… We understand that students will engage in sexual activity, but we ask that they do it safely every time.” Sometimes though, even if a couple is using the proper protection, herpes can be transmitted through the surrounding areas of skin. While there isn’t

currently a treatment available to “cure” herpes, there are several antiviral medications being sold today that can shorten the duration of future outbreaks or even prevent them from happening. As always, if you suspect that you may have an STI, please seek medical attention right away. Also, it is important that if you do have an STI you are honest with your partner about it and tell them the truth from the start. The Habif Health and Wellness Center has medical treatments available, as well as counselors for those in need. Remember, there’s nothing wrong with having some fun. Just be safe and careful and make sure that your night of fun doesn’t leave you with some not so pleasant reminders. For more information, please see: www.cdc.gov or www.goaskalice.com

Ride the wave two are used to retiring to the bedroom or, in the parlance of our times, “gettin’ jiggy with it.” The random party girl is a different story, though. Not only did you drop the ball the ﬁrst time you went for her, but it’s been two weeks since that encounter. Even if you had gotten it done, enough time has passed for her to hookup with countless other men and do things you couldn’t even dream of. It would be unwise, then, to go for girl number two. You have no momentum with her,

so any attempt you’d make would put you at square one or even further back if you were particularly tactless at that party. Before you make a move on a girl, you need to think realistically about your history with her, be it just at that party or over the last couple of weeks. Few guys possess enough talent on the weekend nights to get whatever girl they want in the span of ﬁfteen minutes. Most men hook up only after they see it coming, when they can feel the trend with the girl they’re

going for and know that she wants the same thing. They ride the wave together, because otherwise they risk falling ﬂat on their collective face. That’s not to say that altogether random hookups don’t happen. In light of W.I.L.D., I would say the exact opposite, and I congratulate those lucky partners, if that’s what they were looking for. But even the smooth operators who wake up with a different girl every Sunday morning aren’t starting from scratch. Just like the guy who builds his

relationship up with one girl, the players just build up their own game until it becomes good enough to use on multiple girls of their choice. So, in short, court the lady, even if it means spending a little more quality time with her at the party before you start putting on your moves. The more you invest in her as a person, the better you’ll both feel and the happier you’ll both be, no matter what it is you’re looking for. If nothing else, you’ll be able to pass my midterm.

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Stepping BY PETER DAVIS AND OPTI LOGDBERG SCENE REPORTERS For this week’s review, we sought out a restaurant that emanates maturity, fashion and elegance in spirit as well as in its food. Now that we are in college, we wanted

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something that was veritably chic to satisfy our grownup palates. After hours of looking on theInternet for a place where vogue and food collide, we finally found our destination. A fifteen-minute drive up I-170 brought us to Ms. Pig-

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A meat lover’s mecca. Hold the sauce, though.

gies Smokehouse. In truth, it took some time for us to actually find the restaurant, as its only decoration was a red “BBQ” sign. When we pulled into the lot, we found that the restaurant was primarily a take-away joint, which partially explained its shacklike appearance. Undaunted, we sent our bravest man to investigate the dining-in possibilities. After a couple reconnaissance runs (during which our man strolled by the shop pretending to be on his cell phone), we were delighted to find that there were a few tables beside the counter. So, we entered Ms. Piggies. We quickly saw that this place was no joke. Instead of the customary bell ringing for each customer who enters, a small, motion-sensing pig sat by the door, snorting loudly. While some might

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Ms. Piggies Smokehouse 10612 Page St. Louis, MO 63132 Phone.314-428-7776 Price Range: $5-15

have taken the pig’s incessant oinks as taunts about the food eaten there, we appreciated the noise, as it got us into the mood for the barbeque banquet at hand. The décor of the room also enhanced our dining experience. One wall was adorned with the signatures of the many famous patrons of Ms. Piggies, all heartily endorsing the food on which we were about to feast. Another wall featured paraphernalia from the various St. Louis sports teams—even the Blues, a team abandoned by much of the city. A small TV in the corner kept us updated with the latest news on the Middle East and Britney’s fashion choices, but the volume was at a level where we could still talk comfortably. Much to our delight, the quality of service matched the spirited design of the

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room. The man who took our orders was clearly a veteran of the service industry: He was courteous, helpful and patient while we perused the menu of barbeque delicacies available to us. Moreover, as patrons dropped by to pick up take-out orders, he greeted them all like old friends, reflecting the personalized nature of the restaurant. We were pleased to see that the prices and choices matched well with expectations. Ms. Piggies offers meals including one, two or three different meats or slabs of ribs, along with various sides and drinks, all for under $15 per person. We each ordered different combinations of meats and sides and the portion sizes were more than adequate. The pulled pork, pulled beef and shredded turkey all came in sandwich form on a bun with French fries and

coleslaw. The sides were really outrageously good. The fries were hot and salted to perfection, while the coleslaw was creamy but dry enough so that you could taste the various ingredients. Both the pulled beef and pulled pork were shredded so finely that we had to ask the server which sandwich was which. In terms of looks, the pulled beef and pulled pork brought back visions of the food we ate at sleep-away camp. When the server handed us the sandwiches, we couldn’t help but think of the scene from “Billy Madison,” in which the cafeteria worker slops something that resembles dog food on the childrens’ plates. Ms. Piggies really shouldn’t allow cameras into the restaurant. However, once we actually took a bite of the food, we found it to be vastly superior to sloppy joe’s. The meat was tender and hot, and the buns were really fresh. It was really nice to bite into something so soft and moist. The shredded turkey sandwich was much more pleasant on the eyes. We enjoyed looking at the waves of turkey on the bun and its taste was on par with its fellow sandwiches. Yet, this in fact points out what was perhaps our biggest problem with Ms. Piggies: much of the food tasted similar. Ms. Piggies prides itself on having some of the best barbeque sauce on this side of the Mississippi. We grant that it isn’t bad, but good enough to feast upon every item on the menu? We think not. The sauce had a tangy quality to it that made it enjoyable, but it also had a sour streak that in our estimation puts Ms. Piggies’ barbeque sauce a notch behind the barbeque sauce at Bear’s Den. Ms. Piggies turns its barbeque sauce into its star player when it should be a role player. We wanted meat with barbeque sauce, but what we got was barbeque sauce with meat. This fact became even more evident when we received our ribs and rib tips. The ribs were big with a lot of meat on them, and besides a little gristle, the rib tips had meat so tender it was nearly falling off the bone, but we felt this was partially wasted by the fact that all we could taste was the only pretty good sauce. Don’t get us wrong; we enjoyed our meal. The food was good and the sides were great. Ms. Piggies had multiple other meats available that we were unable to try, but they sounded tempting. Don’t think we’re forgetting about you guys either, vegetarians. Ms. Piggies had plenty of non-meat options, including both regular and diet soda. We enjoyed the food and we wish we could say we loved it, but the sauce just wasn’t that good. Unless we were really in the mood for barbeque, we probably wouldn’t make the fifteen minute drive to go back. One thing we can say, however, is that if you’re a meat-lover looking for barbeque, try this place out once. Other people happen to love the sauce (Ms. Piggies was the 2006 Taste of St. Louis barbeque champion) and even if you’re like us and think the sauce is only OK, you’ll still be content with the service, the meal and the price tag.

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