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Architecture School welcomes new dean BY JOSH HANTZ STAFF REPORTER Washington University named nationally renowned architect and designer Bruce Lindsey as the new dean of the School of Architecture on Thursday. Formerly an architecture professor at Auburn University, Lindsey is known for his work with digital technology and environmental sustainability. “[He’s] done incredibly interesting work building homes for African Americans in rural parts of Alabama, so he’s really inter-

ested in the social context of architecture,” said Carmon Colangelo, dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & ViDean Bruce Lindsey sual Arts. Colangelo noted how Lindsey sees the bigger picture when working on various projects. “I think he’s really interested in how architecture serves the community,” he said. “I think

3-D Fossett lab to offer virtual trips to Mars BY ELIZABETH LEWIS STAFF REPORTER Washington University may not own a magic school bus or employ a professor as unique as Ms. Frizzle, but students will soon be able to explore anything from inside of the human body to Mars’ surface. Virtual reality will take a new form when the 3D Fossett Laboratory for Virtual Planetary Exploration opens in the Earth and Planetary Sciences building this coming spring. The laboratory, a five-year project, will be used primarily for teaching and research and will enable students to feel as though they are on the surface of Mars. Steve Fossett, a professional record setter and alumnus of Washington University, provided considerable funding for the million-dollar laboratory.

The idea for the project came from Ray Arvidson, chairman of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), and from Fossett. Fossett is more widely known for traveling around the world in hot air balloons, gliders, sailboats and solo airplanes. At the request of Chancellor Mark Wrighton, Arvidson and a team of students supported several of Fossett’s world record setting balloon missions. The EPS team developed an infrastructure used to track Fossett’s balloon operations. Grateful for the support, Fossett developed Fossett Fellowships to provide research funds for undergraduate students. The virtual laboratory will allow students to feel as if they are part of a scene by putting on 3-D

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that he has ideas about working with the local architects and community members in terms of looking at problems in the inner city and urban and rural issues.” He specifically elaborated on Lindsey’s work in Alabama as proof of his vision. “If you look at the rural program, it’s not just that they build housing, but build homes that are very contemporary, beautiful spaces that are responsive to the needs of the people there,” said Colangelo. “They’re not just building shelters, but making

the point that low-income housing doesn’t have to be poorly designed.” Lindsey succeeds former deans Cynthia Weese and Jerry Sincoff as a leader of the School of Architecture. The University hoped to have named a new dean by July of last year to replace Weese, but the process took longer than expected. Chancellor Mark Wrighton therefore named Sincoff as interim dean, though that was never his official title. “Jerry has done an outstanding job,” said Colangelo. “I think he’s happy that we now have a

new dean in place.” Lindsey’s education in design began at the University of Utah where he received a bachelor’s degree in art in 1976 and a master’s degree in sculpture and photography in 1979. In 1986 he received a master’s in architecture from Yale. A year later he began teaching at Carnegie Mellon and in 1994 became head of its architecture school. While there, he researched ways to use digital tools in the real world of construction. The “Engineering News Record” listed his work as

one of 1992’s 10 most important contributions to construction. He also won the New Faculty Teaching Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture in the same year for his development of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year program. Lindsey hopes to bring the same success here. “Washington University has a great architecture school,” he said. “We hope to build on the momentum of the program by working on issues of environ-

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A woman examines the tombstone memorial Wednesday afternoon on campus. The memorial, created in association with the Washington University Peace Coalition, included the placement of over 2,000 mock tombstones to honor those that have died as a result of the war in Iraq. A similar memorial was erected last year for the same cause.

One year later, Emory rivalry unnoticed Science Café serves more than coffee BY BRITTANY FARB STAFF REPORTER

An engineered rivalry between Washington University and Emory University has burned out soon after it ignited. Just a year after students from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. vandalized the Washington University campus in attempt to begin a rivalry, little remains except a few memories of the incident. “I think people got over it really quickly; better things to focus on,” said Emory sophomore Diana Zelkovich. The rivalry began when the War Department, an Emory student government entity, sprayed graffiti on the University overpass with provoking slogans including: “Wash. U. girls are ugly” and “George Washington is dead. Emory owns you.” The department also planted fliers throughout their own campus with phrases such as “Die Emory Die! Go Wash. U.,” to galvanize their own student body. These days, the War Department now works under the name “The Department,” after a war veteran complained to the Emory student council about the use of the term war. The name change has made the organization less visible on campus, and as a result, the

manufactued rivalry has been a failure in the opinions of many Emory students. “I haven’t received any emails this year about it,” said Zelkovich. Erica Breese, co-leader of the Department along with Jeff Ader, disagrees. While most of the groups’ leaders graduated last year, Breese said the group still shows promise. “We definitely feel that we have the same amount of students involved,” said Breese. “We are getting a lot of the freshmen involved.” Looking again to last year, many Emory students were unaware of the War Department’s existence on their campus and were just as surprised as their rivals to discover their campus had been vandalized the morning of Sept. 17, 2005. “My first reaction was to think to myself, must have been a crazy night on frat row,” said sophomore Peddy Brown, who attended meetings for the War Department. “Then when I realized what happened, I thought it was kind of funny.” According to Brown, it was difficult not to feel embarrassed when he learned the Department of War was responsible for the vandalization of both college campuses.

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The Emory Eagle fights with the Washington University Bear to attempt to boost school spirit for the Emory - Wash. U. rivalry. This rivalry was manufactured last September when the Emory Department of War vanSee EMORY, page 3 dalized both campuses.

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Students can now drain their coffee cups while engaging in conversation topics from outer space to biology at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Science Café. Held every Thursday, the new program will provide an environment that promotes the discussion of intriguing and controversial subjects led by scientific experts. Raymond Arvidson, chairman of Earth and Planetary Sciences and deputy principal investigator for the Mars Rover Mission, was the Café’s fi rst expert to lead discussion. According to Al Wiman, vice president for public understanding of science at the St. Louis Science Center, the idea for a science café is not unique to St. Louis. “It originated in England, and I think there are maybe 15 or so of these around the United States,” said Wiman. The program’s coordinators expect the series to be well received by the commu-

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nity. St. Louis is known for its large populace of technically oriented residents due to the presence of Boeing, Monsanto, Emerson electric and other high tech companies. Arvidson noted that places such as Washington University, St. Louis University (SLU) and University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) have “a large community of people who appreciate science and are hungry for information.” “[The café is] an opportunity to engage the public in the topics of science and to give people an up-close and personal encounter with the scientists,” said Arvidson. The speaker for each Science Café gives a short presentation and then bounce from table to table to answer questions and spur dialogue. “It will give people speed dating with scientists and provide an opportunity to talk to the scientists one on one to learn more about the topic. [The audience] will hopefully have a greater appreciation of

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Friday, Sept. 29 Calling All Swingers The Washington University Swing Society is kicking off the fi rst swing dance of the year, from 8 p.m. to midnight. No experience necessary and no need for partners, so grab some friends and head over to Lopata House in the Village. There is a free lesson from 8 to 9 p.m. and then the dance floor opens up. Shake It The “Shake your money maker” party is being held at Sekisui from 9:30-1 a.m. Busses leave from the Business School every 15 minutes starting at 10 p.m. Bring $5 for cover and pocket money for $2 shots and beers. Partygoers need to be 21 to drink and 18 to duke it out on the dance floor. Beta Bubbles Party There may be soap at this party, but please hit the showers before coming! Beta Theta Pi is hosting its annual bubble party at 10 p.m. They recommend partygoers wear bathing suits and sandals or old sneakers. The bubble fun below the row lasts until 2 a.m.

PAD presents HickoryDickory The Performing Arts Department is showcasing the play HickoryDickory, written by Marisa Wegryzn, a 2003 alumna. The play is about a woman who is frozen in time at the age of 17, the same age as her daughter. The five member drama about magic realism runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8. Tickets are on sale at Edison box office for $9 with a student ID.

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LABORATORY v FROM PAGE 1 goggles and seeing stereo, or 3-D images. Arvidson is excited about the possibilities of this project. “Imagine if you could walk into a room, put on stereo goggles, and have a sense of actually being there,” said Arvidson. Fossett also noted that the new addition would expand the options available to students at the University. “[The laboratory] is an opportunity for students to be involved in the space program,” said Fossett. The first of its kind in the world, the laboratory is primarily devoted to planetary exploration. Arvidson also plans to use the laboratory to work with NASA’s Mars Rover explorations. “In terms of where to send the Rover, we can use this facility. Also, we will have a lot more data for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter that will be sent in two years,” said Arvidson. Besides planetary exploration, the lab can also simulate anything that can be seen in 3-D, like being inside of the human body and being able to walk into a crystal and see its atoms. Within five years, a joystick will be developed that will help students move the scene around

them. Undergraduates and graduates will have the chance to aid in the creation of some of this software. Walking through the laboratory before the joystick is created might be harmful because of a lack of depth perception. “You can’t walk through the scene because you would hit your head on the wall,” said Arvidson. When the laboratory is first ready for use, however, it will not be open to everyone. “[The lab] is primarily for research and teaching. If time and data sets exist, it can be used for other purposes,” said Arvidson. Both Arvidson and Fossett are excited about the opportunities that this lab will provide for the University. “We want to make sure that Washington University is in the forefront. [The lab] is also in line with Fossett’s interests because he is an explorer,” said Arvidson. “One reason we are doing this is to offer opportunities at Washington University, which are extraordinary,” noted Fossett. “We think that this will help to attract the very best students.”

CAFE v FROM PAGE 1 the work of the presenter and for science,” said Arvidson. Plans for the Science Café began about fi ve years ago. Wiman explained that the Science Center wanted to do a weekly program but didn’t want to confl ict with other events on campus or with SLU programs. The Science Café discussion yesterday focused on the Mars Rover Mission. Arvidson worked in collaboration with a professor at Cornell University and NASA on the two Mars Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, that were launched in January of 2004. “We expected these rovers to last 90 days and now we’re over 900 days. They are ten times over their mission length time, which is kind of neat,” said Arvidson. “In terms of Spirit, we landed on volcanic plains that are billions of years

old…and then Opportunity is on the other side of the planet and landed on a plains area,” explained Arvidson. Upcoming discussion topics include stem cell research, biodiversity and genetic modification. A presentation on stem cell research, a key issue in the upcoming election, is scheduled before voters turnout at the November polls. The Science Café takes place Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. Arvidson encourages students to attend. “We’re very excited about the guests who are coming [and] we hope this will be the beginning of a new tradition at the Saint Louis Science Center,” said Arvidson. For more information on tickets, visit slsc.org.

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SU addresses demonstration policy that interferes with the academic experience, like occupying a classroom.â€? Gradel added, however, that the draft does contain some speciďŹ c instances of disturbance, such as preventing a professor from lecturing, interfering in another group’s activity or blocking off part of the campus without prior permission from the OSA. The clause, however, added that disruptive behavior includes but is not limited to those instances. Despite such uncertainties, there was little opposition during the senate meeting to the draft policy. Several senators agreed that this policy would serve to better inform student groups of what they can and cannot do. “There was no real issue with the policy,â€? said Gradel. “A demonstration policy creates more freedom for students because they don’t have to tread so lightly when they are demonstrating. The rules have been laid out.â€? Concerns arose, however, regarding how much the policy will be publicized, and how its publication will affect student groups’ actions. “The only problem we saw was if this is not publicized to

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LOCAL SIUE Student could face expulsion for Facebook ďŹ asco Sophomore Mike Turk could be removed from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville due to a contentious Facebook group he started earlier this month. The group was dedicated to claims of his about intimate relations with another student at the University. Others saw the group and added themselves, all claiming similar relations. The woman discovered the site and immediately reported it to authorities. Turk insists that the page was an inside joke, though the woman that was the target of the group was far from amused.

UNIVERSITY New Executive MBA director appointed Washington University’s Olin School of Business recently appointed Kay Henry as associate dean and director of Executive MBA programs. Henry, a Missouri native, has taught in a variety of countries across the globe. Her experience stems from working and teaching at Rice University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates. Henry stated that she hopes to improve the University’s EMBA programs, as well as to increase their number of women and minority attendees.

EMORY v FROM PAGE 1 “When I heard it was Emory I thought that it was a sad attempt to boost school spirit for a nonexistent athletic program,� said Brown. Modeled after the University’s Red Alert program, the Department of War at Emory was founded in the spring of 2005. The original purpose was to be-

gin a rivalry between Emory and Washington University. Breese noted that the name change had no effect on the actual organization. They still plan to carry on their efforts this year. “We’re not doing anything different this year,� said Breese. “The rivalry lives on.�

DEAN v FROM PAGE 1 mental sustainability.� Most recently, Lindsey worked as the head of Auburn’s architecture school and chaired its Masters of Landscape Architecture Program from 2001—03. He also

helped strengthen the school’s interdisciplinary and joint-degree programs. Lindsey’s term as dean is effective Nov. 10, 2006.

The Student Union Senate and administration discussed a draft of a policy designed to clarify the limits of student demonstrations on campus last Thursday. “Essentially it puts into writing what the administration has already expected of students and Student Groups,â€? said Eric Gradel, speaker of the Student Union (SU) Senate. “It doesn’t put any restrictions on them.â€? The draft, if it becomes a resolution as is, will not make any major innovations in administration policy towards demonstrations. The resolution would stipulate that student groups must clear a time and place with the OfďŹ ce of Student Activities before demonstrating, and that the demonstration may not disturb the academic experiences of students on campus. Although Gradel is in favor of the policy, he said that some of its clauses need to be eshed out. “It is a very vague statement and it is something that the administration will have to clarify a little bit more. But disruptive behavior in my mind is anything

the show is not going to be funny. He ends up accusing television of being lobotomized by “candy ass network executives.� The tirade continues as the producer accuses all networks of pandering to stupid 12-year-old boys, insults both “Fear Factor� and “The Apprentice� and caps it all off by blaming it on the FCC and the “psycho religious cult that gets positively horny at the mention of a boycott.� It’s almost as if NBC, with

iar? If it doesn’t, ask your friends, they’ll explain it to you. Within the first few minutes of the show, NBC may have already bitten off more than it can chew for this season. The episode starts with the fictional show’s producer having a meltdown on live, national television. Upset over censorship from a network exec, he parades onto the set and tells everyone in America watching to change the channel, because

the start of the new season, decided to issue an ultimatum to the rest of network TV to put quality programming back on the airwaves. This is big talk coming from a show that hasn’t even gotten its ratings back, but I like it. I think it’s about time America started questioning its standards. Granted, NBC isn’t exactly spitting out pure gold this season—one of its biggest hits is “Deal or No Deal� hosted by Howie Mandell, a man whose major

contribution to television thus far has been “Bobby’s World.� Maybe this is the kick in the ass television needs. Maybe, just maybe, “Wifeswap� will no longer be a staple on network TV. As for the show, I can’t really form an opinion, considering I’ve only seen one episode, but let’s hope that it lives up to the standard it seems to be trying to set. If not, I’m sure to be the first one to point it out.

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whether the policy will be effective, as student groups that want to protest the administration’s policies may not be concerned with its guidelines. “The policy is really only useful to those student groups that are interested in behaving,â€? said Gradel. “Groups that want to break the rules, that is what they are going to do. The administration cannot talk them out of it.â€? Another question arose as to consequences for policy violations. “There is not one speciďŹ c response,â€? he said. “The policy opens the door to different types of responses for different types of actions. It remains broad enough because there are so many types of extenuating circumstances.â€? Aside from speciďŹ c policy discussions, senators were pleased that the administration came to them for input and discussion. “It is good that, rather than enacting this policy without student input, they have come to student representatives and asked them for it,â€? said Zove. “It is a testament to how great the administration is that they are actively seeking out student input in this policy.â€?

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students,� said Gradel. “Unless this policy is publicized, how will students ever know the boundaries within which they are supposed to operate?� Student Union Senator Jeff Zove, a senior, noted that if the administration makes students aware of the policy, it will foster a better relationship between students and faculty. “Rather than having the student groups feel anxious about how the University will respond, now they will know by having the policy in place,� said Zove, former Speaker of the Senate. “Now student groups can protest peacefully.� Impulse to put the demonstration into writing may have come as a result of the StudentWorker Alliance (SWA) protests in April 2004. During those demonstrations, students staged a sit-in outside of Brookings Hall to protest the lack of Living Wage conditions for University workers. Gradel said, however, that that was not the main drive behind the policy. “It is safe to say that that is part of it, but this is not a kneejerk reaction to that demonstration,� he said. Questions remain as to

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Taste of St. Louis serves up food and music BY DANIEL RIFF SCENE REPORTER This weekend, restaurants, popular bands and exciting exhibits will transform downtown Saint Louis’ Gateway Mall and Kiener Plaza into a vibrant festival for all ages. The second annual U.S. Cellular Taste of St. Louis will feature free concerts, including performances by Ozomatli and The Roots. Located just one block from the 8th and Pine

Greek food, tapas and pizza. Food will, however, be the one part of the event with a price. The Pinnacle Entertainment Main Stage will play host to the musical entertainment for the weekend. As part of the SoCo Music Experience, Ozomatli and Cowboy Mouth will perform on Saturday night, while The Roots and Son Volt will take the stage on Sunday evening. Ozomatli, who will perform from 6:30-8 p.m. on

Metrolink Station, the event, which begins Friday afternoon, Sept. 29, and concludes Sunday night, Oct. 1, is easily accessible to Washington University students. Food, the main focus of the event, will take center stage on Macy’s Restaurant Row. There, 30 restaurants from the St. Louis area will show off their finest dining selections according to the event’s Web site. The restaurants will provide a diverse array of cuisine, including

people, according to Shuntae Ryan, public relations director for the event. This year, the Taste of St. Louis is making a few changes. “We’ve added one additional night and expanded the area to include Kiener Plaza,” said Ryan. “We have also added the AfterTaste parties.” The Taste of St. Louis spans four blocks between Chestnut and Market Streets, with some parts extending onto neighboring streets.

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hen students make the decision to attend a research university like Washington University, they do so knowing that to gain the benefits of having professors actively engaged in their fields, they must make some sacrifices in the standards to which they can expect their professors to teach. While Wash. U. clearly ought to maintain its focus on promoting research, not re-hiring lecturers place too much emphasis on research, at the expense of students. The discussion of how Wash. U. hires professors has been brought to the attention of the campus, specifically by the situation involving lecturer Jerome Bauer, whose position as lecturer

dents, the fact that their sole focus is on education means they often teach some of the best classes. Many research professors are so focused on the pressure to publish that their concern for the students in their classes is only secondary, and the classes they teach are not as good. For this reason, when deciding whether or not to retain or fi re faculty, the University ought to make sure one of its foremost considerations is how that faculty member interacts with students. Essentially, it is most likely that the best environment for students is one with a combination of professors who both teach and do research and lecturers whose primary focus is teaching. Wash. U. already requires

search climate also provides students a unique opportunity become involved and work with leaders in the different fields of their interests. Finally, making sure that professors research ensures that students are taught by those who are up-to-date with the changes and latest developments within their fields. For this reason, Wash. U. must give professors some incentive to research and requiring tenure track professors to perform research is not objectionable. It is well known that the best teachers are not always the best researchers, and vice versa. While many lecturers do not research and cannot offer the school the same reputation-building resume or opportunities for stu-

will be eliminated in favor of a tenure track assistant professorship that involves researching responsibilities. Student Life does not intend to comment on this case specifically, because it involves expanding a department, which could ultimately be beneficial to students and the University as a whole. However, the elimination of lecturing positions in favor of research positions is troubling to us. The University’s obligation is to benefit its students. Wash. U. obviously benefits students through its excellence in research. The contributions professors make to their fields help Wash. U. build a reputation that will foster respect for the degrees it gives to its students. A re-

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tenure track professors to do research, so it should not consider research when determining whether or not to retain lecturers. Instead, the University’s foremost concern should be how well the lecturer conveys information and helps students relate to the material. Wash. U.’s letting go of lecturers marks one more disappointing decision within an overall trend of decision-making that focuses on building the reputation of the University without much consideration for the well-being of the students currently enrolled. Though improving the school’s reputation is imperative to its future success, making choices while heeding greater consideration to the school’s standing and

reputation than on the effect on current students runs contrary to the school’s most basic educational mission. Wash. U. should not be fi ring popular lecturers who do a good job teaching simply because they believe another individual might contribute more to the school’s prestige. Such a mindset neglects the needs of present students in exchange for increased appeal to future students and breaks the trust between current students and the administration by not providing students the best education it can offer. The most important function of a university is to provide education, and this should be foremost factor in making decisions about who will be educating.

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Changes by bunny old news Dear Editor: In response to Dennis Sweeney’s editorial (Sept. 22, “The Bunny noticed–did you?”) I wanted to point out an error in his argument that the University is looking out for the students by putting in this “new” walkway in front of the Bunny. The walkway was there before. As a freshman, I can’t expect Dennis to remember this, but this exact same stretch of sidewalk was present during my freshman year. For some inexplicable reason, the University decided to remove it and replace it with grass. But that didn’t change the fact that it was the most direct route from Mallinckrodt to the library, and the grass in that area was repeatedly trampled to death by the day to day flow of students, and subsequently replaced by brand new sod whenever the University saw fit. The University wasn’t taking notice of the needs of students, but rather the simple economic fact that it is significantly cheaper to install cement once than to replace sod every semester or so. A better example of the University looking out for its students would be the parking garage and student center currently under construction to address limited space for parking and recreation. Although the enormous hole in the middle of campus is, admittedly, an eyesore, the end result will be a large improvement for the Wash. U. students of the future. -Kevin Mulqueeny Class of 2007

Time to question ResTech charges Dear Editor: As students of Washington University, we have been taught to question the world around us. For the past

three weeks, many questions have arisen concerning the Internet, or lack thereof, on campus. While many have accepted the inconvenience of not being able to use AOL Instant Messenger, there is a far larger problem that is being overlooked. Students who use exorbitant amounts of bandwidth are not only keeping us from talking to our friends online, but they are keeping students from being able to download documents from ERes, check their e-mail, and perform other tasks that are necessary for academic reasons. While these students inconvenience all, a far larger issue stands. Most students realize that we pay a large price to attend Wash. U. On average, tuition for the 20062007 school year will cost students approximately $44,240 according to the website http://facts.w ustl. edu. Although the Internet fee may seem like a drop in the bucket, each student is paying an additional $270 per year in order to use the Internet, about $33.75 per month. For nearly the past month, however, a great deal of the basic services that should be provided to us through our internet fee have been unavailable. Which leads to a question that every student should pose to ResTech. What are we actually paying for? University of Chicago and Cornell University students pay $33,336 and $34,761 respectively. These two peer institutions include Internet in their tuition. Rutgers University and University of Maryland, where students pay $27,505 and $25,806 respectively, also include internet in their tuition. Why is it that at Wash. U. our tuition is nearly $9,500 higher than Cornell, the next most expensive university and yet we have to pay an additional fee for Internet that is unreliable at best? It is time that students

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ll those lofty college guides describe Washington University as a “work hard play hard environment.” They fail to mention there is nothing in between. There is gluttony and then deprivation. Skipped Tess Croner meals and then six-pound quesadillas. A Thursday night cramming for a test, then a Saturday hypnotized by cable re-runs. That guy who said, “all things in moderation,” obviously didn’t go here. The Washington University collegiate porridge is always “too hot” or “too cold.” And not even Goldilocks could tell you what happened to “just right.”

It’s not as if Wash. U. students don’t seek moderation. Hell, it’s my grail quest. Moderation would get me into bed before 3 a.m., stop me from making that daily donut run and let me maintain some healthy sanity in the insanity that is college. But students here are inundated with a monster workload (I’m supposed to read a 200-page book in two days?), so study breaks cry out for a gigantic diversion. Some choose alcohol, some melt their brains watching Aladdin on loop. Everybody realizes you must balance cram sessions with some sort of brain-dead escapism. And moderation only takes you so far. Wash. U. is not about baby steps. It’s a monument to extra intelligent, excessive striving. But so many things about this school are just too much (and I say this with absolute affection). First of all: the squirrels. My God, the

squirrels. Wash U must be offering them scholarships. It’s not the occasional squirrel, it’s hoards! The rodent hoards! And then there’s the construction. When Wash. U.

“I’ve seen crickets here that could eat me, and that is just not right.” commits itself to some selfimprovement, we don’t get a few manicured hedges and some freshly planted trees. No, we get a gaping abyss and 12 new parking lots and 15 gigantic dorms and a ski lodge. And while I’m dishing it out, let’s talk about our host state Missouri. The weather is schizophrenic. First it’s pouring, then it’s sunny, now there’s a tornado. You’re either freezing your ass off

or sweating bullets. And how about the bugs? I like bugs; I like the California bugs back home. But I’ve seen crickets here that could eat me, and that is just not right. How can any of us going to school here be expected to maintain any concept of moderation when we live in such a psychotically radical place? We work hard, we play hard, and we’re clueless about anything else (because we had to get a little shut-eye and we missed whatever it was.) I’m sure you think I’m just exaggerating and going to extremes to make my point, but that is the point, isn’t it? If I didn’t, none of you here at Wash. U. would get it. Tess is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences and a Forum Editor. She can be reached via e-mail at forum@studlife.com.

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The monster under the bed BY SARA REMEDIOS STAFF COLUMNIST

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he saddest part of growing up is that somewhere along the line, you stop being terrified that Johnny Depp lives under your bed, and start being sad that he doesn’t. Remember the good old days? Tiptoeing into the living room and peering out from behind the chair in the corner, glass of chocolate milk firmly in hand with one of those crazy curly straws that you just know will be ruined by its first encounter with the dishwasher. Your parents are watching “Edward Scissorhands,” but Mom put you to bed already knowing the movie will give you nightmares. You watch any way. Three hours later, Daddy walks into your room to make sure his little princess has gone to sleep. He finds you huddled in the corner of your bed, shaking and clutching your not-yet-ratty teddy bear, with the covers pulled up so only your nose is sticking out. He scoops you up and takes you out to the same chair you’d only hours before hidden behind, and holds you on his lap and sings you lullabies until you fall asleep. I miss those days. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a huge fan of Oedipus or Electra or living with your mother until you’re 50—no, Mom, NOT the meatloaf. I just wish that growing up didn’t necessitate growing more confused. As life continues to become more and more complicated, and as it becomes increasingly the

guys in my bed, rather than under it, who keep me up at night, I find myself longing for a time when a hug and a lullaby were all that were needed to make the monsters go away. Yes, I’m whining. Life on campus is pretty amazing, I know, and I shouldn’t complain. And I mean, who really could complain about a lifestyle that lets you skip out on work because the weather’s nice? Who could argue with going to parties on school nights, or drinking cheap beer with Chinese takeout because you’re not

“Hiding under the covers will not save you from the research paper you put off to the last minute, nor will creditors believe you when you say, ‘If I can’t see you, you can’t see me!’” in the mood to write your paper? Maybe some of the logistics are problematic—a 9 a.m. class with a hangover, for example, is not so much fun—but the freedom we are granted is undeniably incredible. That being said, it’s also undeniable that when at school, we have to function—or at least, are expected to function—as mature, capable, responsible adults. We are expected to face challenges and handle prob-

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have never golfed, but I know of people who have. And the remarkable thing is that they continue to golf, in spite of knowing what they’re in for. As the esteemed Samuel Clemens said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” Doubly so when using a golf cart. Now, I’ve spoken with several of my golfing friends, and they seem to have come to a consensus about the allure of golf. Apparently the appeal has a lot to do with sticking it to the laws of probability—with overcoming the sheer implausibility of putting this tiny ball in that distant and tiny hole, and doing so

“It is an unparalleled pleasure to step back from technology and spend an afternoon outside falling off some nylon.” with maximum efficiency. I can appreciate that. Hell, my mind short-circuits every time I think about the things golfers are capable of. Still, I would propose an alternative to golf that is equally improbable, probably far more pleasurable, and, best of all, far more dangerous. (I’m sure golf can be dangerous; people being brained by balls, clobbered by clubs, struck by lightning, that sort of thing. These occurrences, though, are pretty rare. And I would wager that if things operate smoothly, the risk of accidents occurring is slim to none. Almost as improbable, you might say, as that elusive hole in one. My substitute is inherently more likely to cause cuts, bruises, abrasions, fractures, breaks, injury to one’s pride, to one’s manhood, etc.) What is said pastime, you clamor? Why, it’s slacklining! One advantage of slacklining is its simplicity: all

it requires is a piece of nylon webbing, and two trees to tie it between. The webbing used for slacklines is similar to the material seat belts are made of, only a little thicker, far longer, and one inch wide. Slacklines can be short or long, they can be strung low or high, over water, over land, over an endless abyss, they can involve hundreds of dollars worth of gear or be made of left over ends, knotted together. Too often we depend on electronics and fancy gadgets to keep us entertained. It is an unparalleled pleasure to step back from technology and spend an afternoon outside falling off some nylon. Slacklining is sort of like tightrope walking, but on a broader and looser line. To slackline, then, you just step onto the line and walk back and forth between the anchors. At least that’s the idea. In reality, balancing on a taut piece of nylon that oscillates wildly, magnifying both your own tremors and those caused by malevolent gusts of wind, proves pretty challenging. Once you’ve got balancing down, there is an endless world of tricks to try: turning, jumping, sitting, kneeling, assuming yoga positions, stripping, walking backwards, walking while blindfolded, while playing Frisbee, while on the phone… The concentration, the focus required to flaunt gravity, is immensely satisfying. And when you manage to stay on the line, through something you thought would surely send you hurtling to the ground, it is akin, I’m sure, to pleasure of a nice golf shot. If golf is a good walk spoiled, slacklining is a good walk distilled and elevated. (If anyone is interested in trying slacklining, the outing club puts up a slackline before and after its meeting every Tuesday…) Caleb is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences. He can be reached via e-mail at ctobrien@wustl.edu.

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lems on our own. You can call your mom for advice, but you have to talk to that professor or interview for that job by yourself; hiding under the covers will not save you from the research paper you put off to the last minute, nor will creditors believe you when you say, “If I can’t see you, you can’t see me!” What’s worse, a Band-Aid, however pretty

it may be, will do nothing to help the broken hearts and bruised egos that are to the college student what skinned knees are to the clumsy four-year-old—painful and far too frequent. Maybe there are no more monsters under the bed, but there seem to be a whole lot more out in broad daylight, making demands and forcing us to face the realities

from which we were previously sheltered. Which brings me back to my original point: Johnny Depp. I realize that moving him from under my bed to a poster on my wall was probably a healthy move, and that it encompasses the added bonus of getting to wake up to his beautiful face every morning, but still. Looking at him, I see

one more example of the fact that in more ways than not, we aren’t little kids anymore. Does that terrify anyone else? Sara is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via e-mail at saremdi@artsci.wustl.edu.

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here are a few moments in my life that I consider worthy of the label “life-changing.” Sure, I could recall the time I opened up my acceptance letter to this school; that was nice. Maybe I could share with you the day my first-born child entered this world; that might be considered kind of special. But I feel like it’s my duty to tell you about the day my life changed forever. The day I became a Guitar Hero. My brother, the ultimate video game nerd, informed me one fateful day in the year of our Lord, 2005, that a revolutionary game had been released. A Playstation game that dwarfed all others. “Blasphemy!” I said. Surely there is no greater game than Katamari Damacy. Oh how naïve I was. Kevin, my brother, described to me what was, essentially, “Dance Dance Revolution” with a guitar theme…How much more lame could that possibly sound? I would rather pretend to be a microscopic alien prince roll-

ing over humans, cities and weather patterns. Kevin and I thought it over and decided to buy the game that we were positive would be a waste of $70. “Guitar Hero” came with a controller shaped like a guitar, complete with whammy bar and stick-on decals. We popped the disc in and were immediately bombarded with images of Gibson guitars and stacks of Marshall 150-watt amps. Pure rock fury spilled from the Dolby 5.1 Surround speakers. The whole apartment shook. I thought maybe I had judged “Guitar Hero” too quickly. Sure enough, we bought the game at 3 p.m. and stopped playing at 7 p.m. the next day. We barely passed the halfway point. Never, in the entirety of video game history, had one game hypnotized its players quite like “Guitar Hero” had just done to me. Maybe the game was great because of its song selections: a perfect blend of old and new, light and heav y, famous and obscure, Franz Ferdinand and Pantera. The game had astounding graphics, characters with personality, venues worthy of any rock fest

and more replay value than a Halle Berry sex scene. But what separates “Guitar Hero” from the rest is its attitude. When my brother and I played on that fateful night last year, we cranked the sound system to its max, completely disregarding neighboring apartments and their expectations of peace and quiet. During “Godzilla” by Blue Oyster

“The game had astounding graphics, characters with personality, venues worthy of any rock fest, and more replay value than a Halle Berry sex scene.” Cult, we literally heard the old woman downstairs banging on her ceiling with a broomstick, which is oldlady-speak for “turn that down.” I knew at that moment this game was special.

When I play “Guitar Hero,” I become the rock star I always wanted to be. I happen to play guitar in real life as well, and while I might be good enough to carry out a couple of cover songs, I really don’t have the creativity or flair to vault myself into rock stardom. That’s where “Guitar Hero” offers me an escape into a world where I control the audience with my shredding prowess, a world where I care about nothing but rocking the f--- out. If you have ever felt like me, like you needed a superstar fantasy fulfilled, or if you just need an excuse to go nuts and rock out, I would strongly encourage you to check this game out. Even if rock isn’t your thing the game still attracts all different types of musical tastes because of its spirit and energy. Oh and by the way, “Guitar Hero 2,” a bigger, badder, better version of the original, will be released Nov. 7. I suggest you pick that one up, too. Tim is a sophomore in Arts & Sciences. He can be reached via e-mail at tmrogers@artsci.wustl.edu.

LETTERS v FROM PAGE 6 begin holding ResTech more responsible. There is no reason for us to be paying an extra fee for internet that does not work. ResTech should tell us why despite their systems of prioritizing, students cannot access ERes or ArtSci e-mail because their browsers are timing out. We should all demand answers from ResTech as to why three weeks into this problem, there is not a solution and why we continue paying for Internet. We have come to expect the best for our money from our school; we should expect the same from ResTech. -Adam R. Cohen Class of 2009

What do we want? Instant messenger! Dear Editor: A year and a half ago, a group of very passionate students got together to support something very important to them. They sacrificed their academics, their social life and their overall well-being to let the administration know how important this issue was to them. They locked themselves in the quad for days and refused to eat, all over one simple issue: Living Wage. While the Living Wage issue was important to some

in the University community, there is a much greater issue that is plaguing the University. This issue is affecting the majority of students that live on campus, and it needs to end, now. Brookings officials continue to maintain that they are working on fixing the problem, but nothing has been done. I think it is time for the University to take a stand and follow the footsteps of the Student Worker Alliance. Until the University regains access to AOL Instant Messenger between the hours of 4 p.m.1 a.m., I believe the entire campus should partake in a sit-in/hunger strike. Just think, if the SWA was able to conjure so much support for an issue that

was only important to a few, how much support could this cause gain? This could become a campus-wide movement, with thousands of students lined up in Brookings Quad, chanting, “What do we want? A-I-M. When do we want it? NOW!” ResTech needs to take accountability for their actions, and simply saying “we’re working on it” is not enough. Someone needs to let them know how we feel, and desperate times call for desperate measures. And if this sit-in/hunger strike doesn’t work? We can always call up the Hatch and ask them to play a benefit show outside ResTech. -Jake Greenblatt Class of 2008

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TENNIS v FROM PAGE 10 cluded four other schools. While these wins are exciting, Follmer wants the team to stay focused until spring. “[I’m] hoping that they stay motivated and keep working on their games,” said Follmer. Besides the Alumni Fundraising Tournament in early October on the new campus courts, Follmer does not have any interaction with most of the players until the spring season. The one exception to that rule is Watts, who is

going to the Small College National Championships hosted by the Florida Gulf Coast University, where all the regional winners of ITA events will compete. Follmer also emphasized the importance of succeeding academically during the fall semester before the pressures of school and tennis take over second semester, particularly for the first year players. “[I want a] 3.5 GPA across the board for the freshman.”

VOLLEYBALL v FROM PAGE 10 “Even though we are not playing Emory, we can’t take any of the teams lightly,” said Spencer. “We play NY U this weekend and they are always strong. The rest of our teams in the UA A are also good and they always

play their best game against us. You have to go into the weekend thinking that it is the conference championship. Even without Emory, this weekend is still important and we need to take it seriously.”

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The Bears take possession of the ball at a recent game against the University of St. Thomas. This Tuesday, their dribbling skills led to a win against Principia College.

Freshmen lead women’s soccer past Principia 5-1 BY ARDEN FARHI SPORTS REPORTER The Bears womens’ soccer team scored five times en route to defeating host Principia College Tuesday night in Elsah, Ill. Four freshman netted goals for the Bears who upped their record to 7-2 on the season after beating the Panthers who, with the loss, fell to 8-2. Sophomore Caitlin Malone had the other goal for Washington University.

Senior Sara Schroeder sent a pass across the box in the 13th minute to freshman Caryn Rosoff who headed home the first goal of the night for the Bears. Rosoff’s goal gave her sole possession of the team lead for goals this year with five. Freshman midfielder Paula Davis added a goal right before halftime to put the Bears up 3-0. The goal for Davis was the first of her career. After the break, Schroed-

er picked up her second assist of the evening on a pass to freshman Becca Heymann. Carter Schwarberg, also a freshman, rounded out the scoring for the Bears in the 76th minute on an assist from freshman classmate Cassie Scaman. The Panthers’ lone goal came in the 66th minute when Principia’s Christina Day beat goalkeeper Amanda Boe. This marks the fourth time this season the lady

Bears have scored five goals in a game. They have allowed only five goals all season. Carrie Sear was the winning goalkeeper for Wash. U., playing 65 minutes and recording four saves while not allowing a goal. Her goalsagainst average dropped to .42 on the year. UA A Conference play begins Saturday, when the women will host Emory, who comes to town with a 5-2 record. Game time is set for 11:30 a.m.

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ball player ready for the challenge BY BENJAMIN HELLER CONTRIBUTING REPORTER During the dog days of summer, Neal Griffin woke up at 6 a.m. to start running. He had to maneuver around the midday heat—one of the many obstacles he has faced in his bid to run in the Chicago Marathon. Neal, a senior who is studying Philosophy, was motivated to run in the marathon by his sister, who has run with him in the St. Louis Half Marathon. When she insisted that they attempt the Chicago Marathon, Neal agreed, hoping to test his body and his dedication.

The Chicago Marathon is a 26.2 mile run through downtown Chicago on Oct. 22. Over a million spectators are expected to cheer on this year’s runners, which number about 40,000. Neal has been in training since June, and has been increasing his practice distances slowly throughout the summer. He believes that, “Once you get going, you can keep pace. The runner’s high is what keeps you going after a while though—the endorphins are great.” Until recently, Neal had played Varsity basketball for the Bears. But he was a sprinter in high school and maintains he has always been a runner. Even though this is Neal’s first full marathon, he remains optimistic. “I’m wor-

ried about the 21st and 22nd miles because I think that’s the breaking point. But, the people cheering you on – it always keeps you going.” Neal will also have the support of some familiar fans. His family is traveling from St. Charles, Mo. to Chicago to be with him and his sister. There are still some obstacles that Neal must overcome, however. He doesn’t deny that coming back to school has interrupted some of his training. He is juggling several classes and an internship for a State Representative—both of which take away from his training time. Also, Neal suffers from asthma, which he says has been relatively dormant in recent years, but has flared up in some of his recent

training. Still, he is confident that he can make it through. “If my body was made to do it, why not? The pinnacle of human endurance is running a marathon.” Neal is by no means attempting to run competitively, though he does not deny that he has his mind set on a certain time. “I want to keep pace at 7:30 per mile.” His overall goal is to run the marathon in roughly three hours and twenty minutes. While the marathon may be almost a month away, Neal already has his eyes set on his next stamina test—the triathlon. “I’m thinking of moving on to triathlons. I got this new bike and I really like it – all I have to do now is learn how to swim better.”

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v Lady Bears spend the weekend preparing for UAA matches BY CARRIE JARKA SPORTS REPORTER Jumping back to the second spot in the national rankings, the Washington University volleyball team took on neighbor Fontbonne University last Thursday. The Griffins were soundly defeated by the Bears in a match that lasted a little over an hour. “We just have to go out there in the mind frame that it doesn’t matter who the opponent is or what day of the week it is. We are going to play hard and give it everything we have,” said junior Haleigh Spencer. Game one was highlighted by six of junior outside hitter Emilie Walk’s game high 16 kills. The Bears coasted to an easy 30-17 game one victory. “Playing a match in the middle of the week is difficult because it throws off our rhythm for the week. It can be hard to adjust to playing at that time. We really wanted to stay focused and be sure that we play our game,” said senior libero Amy Bommarito. Walk continued to dominate in the second frame adding another five kills and gathering five blocks and three service aces along the way. Bommarito also added three service aces in the match. The Bears ran away with a 30-20 game two victory. Falling behind early in the third game, the Bears quickly rallied for a 30-25 win and the match victory. Walk received help from senior middle hitter Whitney Smith who added 11 kills and four blocks as well as junior hitter Haleigh Spencer who tallied seven kills. Sophomore setter Audra Janak collected 28 assists in only two games played while her freshman counterpart Vicki Blood added nine. The Bears return to the court after a mid-season hiatus to face University Athletic Association competition in Atlanta, Ga. next weekend. “Even though the time off is good for us, it will be exciting to play again,” said Bommarito. “I think we’ll all be rejuvenated and ready to step up our game for conference.” First up for the Bears will be last season’s bottom finishers Case Western Reserve University and the Univer-

BY ADITH SEKARAN CONTRIBUTING REPORTER The Washington University men’s tennis team had a very strong showing at the 2006 Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Central Region Singles Championship, capped by a singles championship by freshman John Watts. Another 6 out of the team’s 12 singles players made appearances in the Round of 16, with 4 making the quarterfinals. The tournament consisted of a 96-player singles draw, a 64-player doubles draw and an additional 64-player singles draw for those spillover players from the first singles draw, according to sixth-year Coach Robert Follmer. Some 24 schools from all over the Midwest were represented in the tourney. Besides the singles success, doubles also had impressive performances, namely the team of sophomores Trevis Bowman and Nirmal Choradia, who made it all the way to the final match before falling to DePauw University in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. DePauw proved to be one of the strongest tennis teams represented in the ITA. For this reason, Fullmer was proud of the fact that the team competed at that squad’s high level of play. The real story of the weekend, though, was the emer-

gence of Watts, who did not lose a single set and is likely to be a strong addition for this team come spring season. Sophomore Charlie Cutler, who was a semifinalist, had only respect for the freshman from Marietta, Ga. “He’s a great player,” Cutler said. In terms of Cutler’s own game, he has plans to improve his semifinal appearance into finals appearances and hopefully, championships. “I was happy about how I played but disappointed that I didn’t win,” stated Cutler. With this being one of the last team competitions before the actual tennis season in the spring, the team has high expectations for the season. Junior Charlie Howard thinks this might be the year for the team. “[I believe this is the] most talented team Wash. U. has ever had. We can compete with Emory – a top rival in the conference,” declared Howard. Follmer echoed Howard’s ideas, pointing to the team’s success so far compared to last year. The team sent only three people into the Round of 16 last year, while double that number double advanced this year. The team also had a good outing the week before the ITA in the Washington University Invitational which in-

See TENNIS, page 8

ALWYN LOH | STUDENT LIFE

The Lady Bears guard the net at a recent match. Their defense defeated Fontbonne last Thursday. sity of Chicago. The Bears have never lost a game to either team. The highlighted match of the weekend will come against 14th-ranked

New York University, a team that has been to the elite eight the last four seasons including two trips to the final four. In 2003, they fin-

ished runner-up behind the National Champions, Washington University.

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Sophomore Nirmal Choradia dominates on the turf at the Mens’ Tennis Tournament at Forest Park this past weekend.

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