M O N D A Y SEPT. 8, 2003 Vol. 125, No. 6
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STUDENT LIFE T H E I N D E P E N D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F WA S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T. L O U I S S I N C E 1 8 7 8
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University students involved in art fair
FOODNATIC PAGE 3 Student Life Editor in Chief Brendan Watson’s new weekly column shows off his knowledge of, and fanaticism for, food. This week he shows a health-conscious and vegetarian option for that most meaty and fatty of events—the barbeque. A detailed recipe for grilled vegetarian pasta inside.
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By Stacie Driebusch q News Editor
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Fight Club
University members battle in backstreet brawls
By Cory Schneider q Senior News Editor
S Rich Luenemann’s volleyball team proved to be ungracious hosts this weekend at the Washington University Midwest Invitational. The squad swept the field, going 4-0 to raise their overall record to 7-1 this season. Millikin, Southwestern, Fontbonne and Illinois Wesleyan combined to win just one game from the fourth-ranked Bears.
VIRUS ALERT PAGE 2 Reporter Troy Rumans goes behind the scenes at ResTech to investigate the aftermath of the viruses that forced ResTech to shut down the network during the first week of school. Read the article for tips on how to safeguard your computer from future attacks.
ome do it for the glory. Some do it for the money. Some do it for the cheap beer. Steve Smith does it for the hell of it. He boxes, that is. For the past few years, Smith and his friends have held amateur boxing matches in the spirit of fun. Without question, the men take their few rounds in the ring seriously. But it was not gravity that abounded when the members of the International Brotherhood of Sweet Science (a jocular title Smith gave the band of boxers) met for a recent match at the City Museum. There was an air about Saturday night’s Hoosierweight Championship Boxing that was more fraternity party than Las Vegas main event. The open-air ring situated in the middle of the museum’s Monstro City—an oversized, outdoor playground made from discarded waste like a tractor, a Ferris wheel and industrial netting— was abuzz with a crowd that casually mingled as it listened to live bands the Good Griefs and the Whole Sick Crew. When the eight men who boxed were not in their gloves, they were circulating the crowd—cracking jokes with their friends who came out to support them. John “the South City Brawler” Shen is a first year student at the Washington University School of Medicine. He was also a first time boxer at the match. “I am from St. Louis, but I had never heard of these guys,” said Shen. “In the back of my mind, boxing was something that I had always been interested in. Growing up, the opportunity didn’t present itself. There was always soccer and basketball.” After finding out about the underground club last February, Shen said he was inspired by the Brotherhood, which was made up of both experienced boxers and novices. By March, he had begun working out.
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(Top): Fighters duke it out Saturday night at the City Museum downtown. (Below): Boxing organizer Steve Smith makes his way through the ringside crowd. “It is a fun atmosphere, but this is definitely something that I have been training for,” said Shen, who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “I [didn’t] want to lose.” Smith said that the idea for the Brotherhood came about when he was at a barbeque with some buddies. “My friend had been training for years, and I was interested, so we had a fight right there in the backyard,” said Smith, who works for a marketing company when he is not promoting his
This weekend, a group of students from the Washington University School of Art sold their work on the corner of Meramec and Carondelet in Clayton. The group of seven students is part of the Student Mentoring Program, which began in 1999. Last year as sophomores and juniors, they had the opportunity to shadow an artist for the weekend of the St. Louis Art Fair. This year, they are showcasing their own work in the Student Mentoring booth. Sophomore Natalie Antin spent the weekend shadowing artist Sandra Miller, who creates distinctive sweaters. Antin said that she heard about the program through an email that she received over the summer. Because this is her first year with the program, she will not be able to exhibit her own work until next year. Antin, who is studying fashion design, said that the program provides her with a good glimpse into Miller’s work. “It’s important to see how much time and energy is involved in her craft in particular,” said Antin. “I’m able to spend three days straight with her and ask anything I want.” Miller said that she became interested in the program after receiving an informational letter. She said that Antin’s experience will be extremely valuable. “It’s good for anybody to get some extra hands-on learning,” said Miller. “It also helps me because otherwise I’m here by myself.” Senior Margaret Harris is one of the student artists showcasing her work this year in the art fair. Last year artist Michael Mentler was her mentor. Harris regards her experience as a valuable supplement to her work at the University. “You get to meet with the general public and see a large cross-section of the population,” said Harris. “It’s a completely different situation.” Senior Sarah Chenault shadowed ceramics artist David Greenbaum last year. Like Harris, she is showing her own pieces this year. Chenault said that her involvement in the Student Mentoring Program has provided her with an important perspective on the business of art. “It’s the gypsy artist way of life,” said Chenault. “It’s another way of selling your artwork.” The art fair format works for selling Chenault’s copper body pieces, but
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WUTV plans ‘on-demand’ viewing option New cooking, music and reality TV shows also set to premiere By Jonathan Greenberger q Associate Editor
SAVE THE DATE Sept. 10: Last day to add, wait, change sections Sept. 11: Last day to drop Sept. Student Life 125th 12-14: Reunion Sept. 13: Sesquicentennial Birthday Party Sept. 16: Last day to change option to pass/fail Oct. 24: Fall Break
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For fans of “Missionary Positions,” “Wake Up Wash U,” “B-Side” and the other fare offered by WUTV, good news is on the horizon. If all goes according to schedule, the student-run cable channel will soon begin airing multiple new shows and offering viewers the option to choose what they watch. Over the course of the next month, WUTV plans to premiere two punk rock video shows, a soap opera, a reality TV dating show, and possibly a new late-night program modeled after “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Programming Manager Eve Weinberg also said that she is particularly excited about the soon-to-debut “Dorm Room Delights,” a new cooking series with a twist: all food will be prepared on either a George Foreman Grill or a hot pot. The network is also considering plans from students for a variety of other shows that could premiere at any point during the year. In addition to the new programming, WUTV is currently testing an automation system that will allow the station to phase out videotapes. One of the benefits of this is that the new software allows for what
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Technical Manager Jonah Sobol calls “on-demand viewing.” “This automation system will allow people to go online, see what movies and original programming we have as options, and then request that we air them,” he said. Programming requests will be taken on a first-come basis once the system is fully operational, which Sobol said should be before the end of October. Recent graduate and former WUTV Technical Manager Adam Mitz designed the automation system, which will also allow the station to begin airing advertisements. “The commercials will essentially be for student groups who wish to advertise on WUTV, although we may do some commercials for local corporations as well,” said Sobol. “All the proceeds we make from that will go to WUTV to help us further our equipment.” General Manager Alison Small said that the station decided to add commercials to its lineup as a service to student groups. “We don’t really need the money—we get a great budget from Student Union—but we felt that groups might like to take advantage of this and work with fellow students,” she said. “I hope that this will be mutually beneficial.” Keeping viewers watching through the ads is a concern that Small claimed she has tried to address. “We’re going to limit the number
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The control room at WUTV will be taking on a new look soon as videotapes make way for digitized programming. Station General Manager Alison Small said the new automated system will allow WUTV viewers to choose what they watch. of commercials because we don’t want WUTV to be overrun by boring ads. We’re also going to encourage students to advertise in creative ways,” she said. Joining the new shows and ads in WUTV’s lineup will be many returning shows, including “Wake Up Wash U” and “Missionary Positions.” The latter will have its season premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 23 and will
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air throughout the school year, featuring new episodes every other week. Fans of the show may notice some slight differences this season, including guests at the end of each show, although the basic format will remain the same. Other returning series include “Deer Head” and “The Book.”
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