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WU alumnus set to compete on ‘The Apprentice’ By Helen Rhee Staff Reporter

v Crowd of 500 gathers for a peaceful protest By Austen Faggen and Kristin McGrath News Staff Protesters had been standing in the cold for nearly nine hours when a man in a massive, red, glitter-covered Mardi Gras hat drove by. Slowing down in front of the First Evangelical Free Church, where the demonstrators were stationed, he gave them a piece of his mind before driving on. “Hey,” said one protester. “Was that guy in a red-sequined hat calling us queer?” Moments like these were the highlights of “Love Needs No Cure,” the peaceful protest that took place on Saturday, when Focus on the Family held its traveling “Love Won Out” conference in the suburbs of west St. Louis County. The all-day conference focused on Exodus, an organization that promotes therapy as a cure for homosexuality. Coming from 28 states, 1,780 attendees made this conference the largest of the 37 held so far in the U.S., according to the event’s organizers. Families, ministers and gay people both averse to and immersed in the therapy process came from as far as Hawaii to hear testimonies of former gays and a speech by Bill Maier, a psychologist and Focus on Family’s vice president. Roadside Rally While the conference attendees were inside, protesters braved cold temperatures and the wind, which one protester dubbed the “real gay basher” as

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Wash. U. students participate in the protest Saturday afternoon. More than 50 people from the University community came out to support the demonstration. For further coverage, see our photo spread on pages 2 and 3. it ripped his sign in half. For St. Louis resident Steve Houldsworth, who helped with security during the protest, standing in the cold starting at 5:45 a.m. was worth it, given the importance of the protesters’ message. “I believe that the statements being made in the conference about medical and scientiﬁc evidence that homosexuality is a disease are false,” said Houldsworth. “I’m standing for truth in the face of that lie. Homosexuality is a variation of normal and not a disease.” Nearby, Adam Rosen was representing Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), a national organization that provides support and education for families and

friends of gays and lesbians. His sign, he explained, carried “one of the most deﬁant” messages: “Be who U R—there are no exceptions to God’s love.” “I think this is what this whole misunderstanding is all about,” said Rosen about his sign. “It’s interesting to see the different mind-states that people are in as they’re driving by. This sign seemed to get a lot of attention. People [driving by] have been more supportive than I’d imagined or assumed, gauging by the honking.” Most of the drivers on Carman Road that day seemed to be supportive of the protesters and their signs bearing rainbow-colored messages like “God made me Gay!” and “You can’t cure what God created!”

When the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle wearing an American Flag bandana saluted the protesters, the crowd erupted in cheers. Some of the conference attendees were also supportive of the protesters even though they didn’t agree with their message, providing coffee and sandwiches to the protesters who had arrived before the church doors opened at 7 a.m. Others, however, were more vocal about their disapproval of the protest. Protester Rob Morgan recalled a particularly memorable encounter that had taken place at 7:30 that morning. “This woman slowed down

Washington University graduate Michael Laungani will compete against 18 contestants to become Donald Trump’s next “Apprentice” in the fifth season of the hit NBC show, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. Laungani is not the fi rst Washington University alumnus to appear on this type of show. Last year, David Karandish appeared on Martha Stewart’s version of “The Apprentice.” Laungani could not be reached for comment, although he is currently listed as a mergers and acquisitions consultant for one of the largest professional companies in the nation. NBC’s Web site notes that Michael is a 29-year-old from Manhattan. He graduated from the United Nations International School (UNIS) in New York City, where he studied economics and three languages. After earning a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Washington University, where he majored in fi nance and marketing, Laungani worked as a fi nancial and operational management consultant for Arthur Andersen Business Consulting in Chicago, which provides business consulting to Fortune 500 companies. Mahendra R. Gupta, dean of the John M. Olin School of Business, remarked that he was very pleased that Olin’s talent is being recognized through the show.

Deborah F. Booker, associate dean and director of external relations at Olin, was involved in organizing the casting call for “The Apprentice” in February 2005 and noted that Luangani’s appearance will be good publicity for the school. “I was involved when they came on campus,” said Booker. “I think students were interested and excited being involved in the whole process. I think in that respect it was really good for the school and the show felt that this was a good place for them to come and look for candidates. I think that was a positive thing.” Judson Clark, president of Washington University’s chapter of Beta Theta Pi, Laungani’s fraternity, is looking forward to seeing his fraternity brother appear on the show. “We are very proud of our brother,” said Clark. “I am not surprised that he is on the show. But it is always a welcome surprise, especially when someone you know is in the national spotlight. We are proud to see one of our founding fathers on ‘The Apprentice.’ We [Beta] are here through what he did as an undergraduate. We owe him a lot. We are very glad to see him through the show.” According to the Beta Theta Pi Alumni Chair Spencer Toder, Laungani was one of the original two students responsible for restoring Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the University after it had been suspended. His name is listed as Arinash M. Laungani on the Beta alumni list, although on “The Apprentice” Web site he is simply listed as Michael.

SU reaches out to students Student Life Students can ‘check via WUTV names Kliff out’ new librarian ‘Fireless Chats’ 2006-2007 on the Facebook editor in chief By Kristin McGrath Senior News Editor

Junior Sarah Kliff has been named editor in chief of Student Life for the 2006-2007 school year, announced the newspaper’s publisher, Washington University Student Media, Inc., at its annual banquet Friday night. Kliff, who served as senior news editor last semester, is currently studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. “I’m really, really excited,” said Kliff. “I look forward to returning to campus, and [Student Life] is one of the main reasons for that. I’ve loved being involved in Student Life for the past three years, and I’m excited to be involved next year.” Being in Scotland for the rest of the semester will present unique challenges for Kliff when the transition to next year’s staff occurs at the beginning of April. The first editor in chief to be chosen while abroad, Kliff plans to work closely with current staff members up to and during the transition and has set up a phone number with a St. Louis area code to increase her ability to quickly address the staff’s questions and concerns. She also hopes to return to St. Louis over the summer if her finances and commitments allow it. As editor in chief, Kliff will be responsible for hiring next year’s staff, overseeing the newspaper’s production and making the final decisions about the paper’s content before it is printed. WUSMI’s Board of Directors interviewed

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By Brittany Farb Contributing Reporter A librarian on the Facebook? Students can now friend Joy Weese Moll, who was recently hired by Washington University’s Olin Library to communicate with students in the way that students communicate with each other: via the Facebook, AOL Instant Messenger and LiveJournal. As Olin Library continues to become more technologically advanced, the need for a Web Services librarian has become apparent. Shirley Baker, the dean of University Libraries, said that hiring a Web guru with librarian skills was a necessity as the dependence on the Internet continues to increase. “The Web is such a part of how we deliver services now,” said Baker. “It is an alternate universe. Most of us have modest skills, we were looking for someone to bring traditional skills and CAROLYN GOLDSTEIN | STUDENT LIFE also technology skills to the job.” New librarian Joy Weese Moll, a Washington University Moll’s background in computer science and library science made alum, aims to reach out to students electronically her a perfect ﬁt of the job. There through the Facebook, LiveJournal and AOL Instant was, however, a considerable gap Messenger. in time between Moll’s acquisition of a computer science degree to go to library school.” and the completion of her master’s degree Although computer scientists, entreprein library science. Prior to attending library neurs and librarians require different skill school, Moll was an entrepreneur, but began sets, Moll’s position here at Washington Unito grow frustrated. versity incorporates a wide variety of her “I didn’t make any money so I had to do something else,” said Moll. “I then decided See NEW LIBRARIAN, page 4

Staff Reporter As part of its recent initiative to reach out to students, Student Union has launched a television show where its executives debate issues and discuss upcoming events. The program, “SU Fireless Chat at 11-ish,” airs on WUTV every Monday night around 11 p.m. During the show, Student Union (SU) executives and members discuss issues facing the student body and take calls from students who want to air their grievances with the student government. After airing two episodes, WUTV General Manager Jonah Sobol thinks the show is a success. “Considering that we have only done two episodes, the show has done fantastic so far,” said Sobol, who produces “Fireless Chat.” “It has done exactly what it set out to do.” SU President David Ader said he appreciates the connection that the show creates between SU and its constituents. “We like it because it gives us a chance to have that direct link to the students,” said Ader, who has appeared in both episodes. “It is one more way of reaching out to students and letting them know what is going on in SU.” Sobol seconded Ader’s comments, and said that he sees students taking advantage of the

resource that the new program offers. “[WUTV is] always looking for ways to be a forum for campus discussion,” said Sobol. “We have gotten a lot of feedback. People are calling in with serious concerns and questions that they have.” The show might also help students who feel cut off from the inner workings of SU become more familiar with the organization. “[The show] is a way for the student body that is disconnected from SU, that does not necessarily know what is going on, to access [SU],” said Sobol. “It is a way for them to come together and talk about what is on their minds.” In addition to being a discussion forum, the show functions as a time during which SU can inform the student body about happenings on campus. This past week, in addition to debating the recent tuition increase and ﬁelding questions about the funding controversy regarding Jonathan Kozol, the SU executives invited Todd Schiller, the chairman of the Engineering Council’s EnWeek, to talk about upcoming events. “We want to mix it up,” said Ader. “It all depends on the issue that we are doing. Depending on what we are talking about, it may warrant bringing someone in.”

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Love Needs No Cure: A peaceful protest Photos by David Hartstein, News Photo Editor On Saturday, this celebration of gay identity confronted a conference about therapies and cures for homosexuality at the First Evangelical Free Church. Such opposition has produced anger and outrage in other circumstances—yet the atmosphere at the Love Needs No Cure protest was far from contentious. Those celebrating gay identity asked for love and acceptance, and urged all those participating in the demonstration to do so in a non-confrontational manner. Those favoring cures and therapies for homosexuality gathered inside of the church to hear speakers, including testimonials from ex-gays. The photos presented here are an attempt to capture the atmosphere of the protest outside of the church.

Above: Connor Davis takes in the protest as his mother, Megan Davis, hugs him from behind. Connor was one of the many children brought to support the protest.

Above: A number of Washington University students bear signs protesting the “ex-gay” movement Saturday afternoon. Right: Freshman Evan Wilson holds a sign supporting the demonstration.

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Above: A police officer directs traffic outside of the First Evangelical Free Church late Saturday afternoon. Police were present to ensure the safety of all and keep traffic flowing. Right: Emma Probst rests in her stroller surrounded by signs calling for love and inclusion. Many of those involved in the protest, like mother Serina Probst, brought their children with them as well.

Left: Megan Ramsey contributes by preparing signs to hand out to those participating in the protest. This sign bears the simple phrase “Love Needs No Cure,” the protest’s theme. Below: Mackenzie Holt, 10, and Raegan Boettcher, 4, donned snowsuits and tagged along with their moms to demonstrate.

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KLIFF v FROM PAGE 1 Kliff via a conference call before making its final decision. Factored into that decision were the results of a staff interview and vote that had taken place two weeks earlier. Student Life’s current editor in chief, senior Margaret Bauer, is confident that the board made the correct choice. “I feel good about it,” said Bauer. “It seems like the staff is very much behind her and very enthusiastic. [Sarah is] so on top of everything. She’ll do a fantastic job, I have no doubt about it.” “A main part of my application was about making Student Life a very accessible publication to its readership,” said Kliff. “That involves making sure that we have clear and well-reported articles, as well as making sure that our readers have a clear understanding of what we do. Also, there’s the redesigning of our Web site to make us easier to access by anyone.” Kliff looks forward to returning to both Student Life and to campus in the fall. “I miss the staff and just hanging out in basement of Women’s Building working at the paper,” said Kliff. “I also miss the students. Wash. U. has a very unique student body that you can’t find just anywhere.”

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Yoga club brings serenity to stressed-out students By David Song Contributing Reporter The Washington University Yoga Club will begin meeting this semester, open to students interested in learning and understanding yoga, as well as yoga philosophy and meditation. Jerome Bauer, a professor in the University’s religious studies department, will head the club. In previous years, a Yoga Club existed on campus, but this semester marks the beginning of a new group that will expose students to meditation, philosophy and their cultural aspects. In part, the club will educate students about yoga, demystifying perceptions of the activity. “Yoga is one of those words everyone hears, but it’s used loosely,” said Bauer. “It’s secularized. It’s not just exercise—it includes restraint and cultivation of good habits; many ignore these ﬁrst steps. Yoga means disciplined activity. We want to encourage a healthy lifestyle of establishing balance in life.” Meditation is one of Yoga Club’s primary activities, but other subjects, including yoga philosophy, Zen, Qi Gong and Ayurveda, will receive attention. The Club’s emphasis, however, will depend on where the students’ interests lie. “Already we have several levels of yoga training,” said Bauer. “Right now, it’s sort of informal and [students] are learning from each other. As far as meditation goes, we have people experienced with teaching meditation. We are interested in Zen, too, and we have people with East Asian interests.” Although yoga has roots in Eastern culture, Yoga Club will remain accessible to any students curious and willing to learn about the practice. College students with tense lives may in

CAMPUS WU astrophysicist dies at 78 Astrophysicist Joseph Klarmann, professor emeritus of physics at Washington University, died Tuesday in a Richmond Heights, Mo., hospital of problems from a September bicycle accident in Forest Park. The 78-year-old was involved in world-renowned studies of cosmic rays, highly energetic atomic nuclei that travel through space at near light-speed. He also helped develop instruments used in high-altitude balloons and spacecraft. Klarmann’s family escaped from Nazi Germany in 1939 to present-day Israel, where he received his master of science degree in 1954 at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In 1958 he received his doctorate at the University of Rochester and joined Washington University three years later. His colleagues described him as “sympathetic” and a “ﬁ ne researcher.”

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Yoga is often thought of a way to relieve stress and improve overall happiness. University professor Jerome Bauer is starting a Yoga Club on campus to “encourage a healthy lifestyle.” fact ﬁnd practicing yoga to be applicable to relieving everyday stress. “Yoga is very practical,” said Bauer. “It’s a system designed to restore and maintain balance in our lives and with other people. It’s very practical as a way of relieving stress…it’s about balance, and it’s good for college students and their lives.” Although a spiritual dimension to yoga exists, the Yoga Club will stay neutral on religious issues, working in that regard only to make other students aware of alternative and healthy beliefs. “This is mainly academic… it’s important you have a guru that’s right and good,” said Bauer. “Physical yoga can lead to injury if one’s not prepared.”

While some Christian and Jewish practitioners of yoga see little problem with the difference of belief, for others there is a controversy. “Many of my students are Jewish…the more secularminded don’t see an issue,” said Bauer. “I’m not promoting any belief system. [Instead], ask the rabbi; ask the priest. But classical yoga is theistic.” Bauer remains optimistic about the future of the Yoga Club. “I think it will fare quite well,” said Bauer. “I think it’s coming together and we’ll do quite well.” This year and in the future, the Yoga Club will also be working with the University Co-op. Additional information about Yoga Club can be found at washuyoga. com.

FIRELESS CHAT v FROM PAGE 1 “There are a couple of people that will be on every time,” said Ader. “It helps us put a face on SU. It is not just an e-mail in your inbox. It is actually people talking about the issues, which we think is important.” Ader added that the show is just one more step in SU’s recent effort to involve more students in its workings. SU recently restarted the “Personal Senators Program,” and, according to Ader, has begun sending out the general “SUpdate” e-mails with more regularity. “We really want to step it up,” said Ader. “We like [the program] because it gives us a chance to

show the complexity of the issues. A lot of students wonder what is really going on.” On WUTV’s end, Sobol said that the station would like to see more outreach as well. “It is a fantastic idea,” he said. “We could do a show similar to the ‘SU Fireless Chat,’ but with [Washington University’s] administration, so that the administration could see what the students would want.” While the show does facilitate serious discussion, both Ader and Sobol want to retain a comfortable atmosphere within the debate. “We like the conversation,”

said Ader. “It is tough to get up there and talk about serious issues for a half hour. Hopefully we can still talk about the substance and have the students relate to us.” Said Sobol, “While it is a forum between SU and the students, it is still a TV show.” But both Sobol and Ader agree that they have not ﬁnished improving the program and plan to see it change as time goes on. “It is deﬁnitely a work in progress,” said Ader. “We are hoping to let it evolve and get some feedback from viewers so we can tweak it and make it as good as possible.”

NEW LIBRARIAN v FROM PAGE 1 talents. “[This job is a] nice blend of many different things in my background between the information technology books and reading,” said Moll. “I wanted more of a customer user service that I didn’t have before with my earlier job.” Moll’s unique background was something Baker noticed from the start. Baker is impressed by Moll’s ability to incorporate her many talents at the workplace. “One of the fun things about Joy is that she is not right out college, but she is a new librarian,” said Baker. “At the same time, she brings a lot of experience to the table.” Moll completed her undergraduate degree in computer science at Washington University. Although she attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for

The spring 2006 WILD lineup is ofﬁcially complete. Washington University’s Quadrangle will host The Feed, Matt Nathanson, Duncan Sheik and Ben Folds on April 29 following a day of non-stop games and eating contests. Sheik, a Grammy nominee from South Carolina, learned to play electric guitar during high school after being inspired by his grandparents to take up music at a young age. He went on, after Brown University, to produce hit songs “Barely Breathing” and the more recent “On a High.” He just recently released a new album, “White Limousine.” For more information about WILD, visit Team 31 Productions’ Web site at team31.wustl.edu.

NATIONAL Supreme Court chooses not to hear college newspaper censorship case The Supreme Court decided Tuesday not to hear an appeal regarding whether university authorities can censor campus newspapers. The case was brought before the Court by three students from Governors State University in Illinois. The school’s dean, Patricia Carter, ordered the paper’s printing company to cease printing until she approved of the content. Her order came following a series of articles criticizing the school’s administration. The justices cited a 1988 ruling giving public high school ofﬁcials the right to censor as they saw ﬁt and said the decision also applied to student newspapers subsidized by public universities.

New Orleans plans new medical teaching facility An agreement, signed by Louisiana State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been put into place to possibility collaborate on a new teaching hospital and medical-research complex in New Orleans to replace the ones that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Medical students from both Louisiana State University and Tulane would be able to train in the complex. The facility would also serve as a training site for other nurses and New Orleans professionals. City ofﬁcials hope that the successful completion of the project would make much needed strides in terms of rebuilding the city’s health care infrastructure.

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her library degree, she completed her practicum at Washington University. Moll has noticed the strong impact computers have had on campus since she studied here. “The whole computer thing makes the campus feel different,” said Moll. “When I was here, the library was just switching over to computers. The same kind of students are here, but with such advanced technology, there is more instruction.” In order to relate to students’ habits more, Moll decided to tap into the online social network. She created a Facebook account as well as a LiveJournal weblog (“blog”). Moll also has an AOL Instant Messenger screenname, WULibrarianJoy. “I just decided myself to get on Facebook,” said Moll. “Other librarians were trying it, it’s still

fairly new, too, so it’s up in the air. I really like exploring the groups. My favorite is the Harry Potter group.” Moll is also interested in students’ use of technology and Web presence. She has observed that students usually have multiple windows open while using computers. The importance of blogs is something Moll wants to communicate to students. Due to the newness of the position, Moll and Baker are determining what the position exactly entails. As a result, Moll has been attending many information sessions as well as observing the workings of Washington University. “This month [librarians] are meeting with Writing 1 sections,” said Moll. “I have been participating in that to learn about the system.”

Despite the excitement in the usually quiet neighborhood that day, police on the scene reported no problems. “It’s been peaceful,” said Ofﬁcer Josh Niewoehner of the City of Manchester Police Department. “A few people [in the neighborhood] have asked what’s going on. [Their responses] go both ways. Some think it’s okay, others might be a little bit angry about the noise. But in general, there haven’t been too many complaints.”

plained. “I’m really disturbed,” said freshman Julia Baskin. “I really only see this stuff on TV. I’ve never actually looked someone in the eye who is intolerant like this…And yeah, I’m a little afraid of what [the convention attendees] are thinking of me.” Sophomore Rachel Tepper imagined that “[the conference attendees] probably think that we are misguided,” because they “are very passionate about what they believe.” But many students wouldn’t let their adversaries’ passion weaken their own enthusiasm. “We need to get the word out that it’s okay to be gay,” said freshman Shana Zaia. “Don’t let these people change you!” Zaia was impressed by the protest’s peaceful and respectful tone. “There’s no shouting, no egging,” said Zaia. “It seems

The St. Louis legal profession has supported the area’s ﬁrst gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender bar association. The name of the association is Lawyers for Equality, and it is the 20th such association founded nationally. A reception was held Thursday night in the group’s honor at the Washington University School of Law. The event marked the public introduction of the group, which was recognized under Missouri law some months ago. The group has 140 paid members, and it joins the ranks of other area specialty bars, like the Mound City Bar Association, the Women’s Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis and the Missouri AsianAmerican Bar Association.

Egypt asks St. Louis to return mummy Several countries have recently begun asking museums to return objects that they believe are theirs because the objects were found in their countries. The Saint Louis Art Museum has not been excluded from such requests, as Egypt has asked for the return of a funerary mask of a mummy that was purchased by the museum in 1998. Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities claims that the mummy, discovered in 1952 in the pyramid at Saqqara near Cairo, was looted from storage in the early 1990s.

PROTEST v FROM PAGE 1 in her car,” said Morgan. “And it was really interesting. She started repeating, ‘God bless you, God bless you, God bless you.’ And then she started talking in tongues.” Leading a chant of “Hey Hey! Ho Ho! Homophobia’s got to go!” were 16-year-old Danny Blake and his friends from Parkway West High School. Interacting with some of the youths who may have been at the conference against their will was an experience Blake found memorable. “The greatest part was when [the conference attendees] were going out to lunch, and this guy who was in the church came out and joined us,” said Blake. “This one kid, his mom had offered him steak and beer if he went [to the conference]. It’s a good feeling that not everyone in there is following what they’re preaching.”

Mackenzie Holt, a 10-yearold, was proud to represent her generation at the protest, holding a sign that read “Gay Parents Rock!” “I just want to tell everyone that it’s okay to be gay,” said Holt. “They don’t have to change who they are…no one should judge a book by it’s cover, should they?” Mackenzie’s mother, Stacy Holt, had debated whether or not to bring Mackenzie and her other daughter, four-year-old Meghan, to the protest. “I struggled a little bit at ﬁ rst,” said Holt. “I took the time to get online and research Exodus. What really concerned me was...that the suicide rate of youths who go through these programs is really high, because they don’t have the support they need. So I thought it was really important for my kids to see this.”

The Wash. U. caravan arrives At 4:30, the arrival of two buses carrying Washington University students energized the crowd. Other protesters rushed to hand signs to students who hadn’t brought their own. “Flame on!” junior Jacob Till shouted as cars driving by honked in support. “I yell that at people randomly,” he ex-

like they really respect us.” Senior Ryan Mackin had not planned on attending the protest. But after seeing buses on the South 40, he couldn’t resist boarding himself. “I like protests,” said Mackin. “I just like that it’s a whole group coming together and shedding a positive light on a negative matter. I have friends who have come out, and I think it’s really important to support that. If I were in their position, I’d expect the same thing from people.” Before being bussed to the church, some of the participants had attended a teach-in at Ursa’s, which featured a dialogue led by Washington University psychologists about the dangers of gay therapy as well as discussions about effective methods of peaceful protests. Junior Tom Giarla, co-president of Pride Alliance, said that

the event was a success and drew about 50 attendees. “[The teach-in] was great,” said Giarla. “It was really informative and really important, because I don’t think people our age know much about the ex-gay movement…and I think [the protest is] a good way to show that Wash. U. is engaged in the community.” The church doors open At 5:15, the end of the conference brought the attendees back into contact with the protesters, who continued chanting as cars drove off. As she left the church, Suzie Crowdus was still inspired by the conference’s speakers. “I love every bit of it. It was very encouraging,” said Crowdus. “I was energized by it. I learned that people need

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But once the shuttle eople at has dropped you off, Washington you’re on your own. University What about criminals are generally using the shuttle as trustworthy. We all a way to get access carry around our to students, or as a IDs, but no one ever getaway? stops us on campus If you don’t check and says, “Hey, can Jeff Stepp IDs, how can you be you prove you go sure someone is who they say here?” I would have a hard they are? Lots of people look time living in a place like this like students or faculty who if I were constantly asked to aren’t. Generally, if you’re show my identification. Yet between the ages of, say, 17 there is one place where I’m and 70, you could pull off perfectly happy to deal with either role. I don’t know the the inconvenience: our shuttle exact number of 17-to-70-yearsystem. Unfortunately, that olds in our community, but inconvenience rarely occurs, I’m guessing it’s a pretty large putting students in potential number. danger. If the University claims Technically, all persons that they want the shuttle boarding a University shuttle system to be safe, they should must show proper University actually make it so. They have ID, contractor ID or shuttle all these signs and notices pass. The shuttle system, about an ID being required, according to the Parking and but in my experience, these Transportation Web site, is postings are nothing more a closed one, open only to than a waste of ink if they’re students, faculty, staff and not actually enforced. What contracted employees, with about when the MetroLink alumni and guests of Univeropens in a few months? No sity members permitted via doubt the shuttle will stop a special pass. To get on the there. And with the increased shuttle you need to prove that you are affi liated with the Uni- crime that MetroLink will bring, how will we make sure versity. I have never once been our students are safe? asked for my ID, however, and There are a few ways to as I rode the shuttle last week resolve, or at least improve to investigate, no one else I upon the state of this issue. saw was asked either. First, mandate that all drivers Most of the people getting check IDs—check them, not on the shuttle looked like glance at them—and have an students. A few even had their enforcement policy that proIDs ready, though the drivers vides escalating penalties for checked none of them. An elthose that don’t. Also, defi ne derly woman boarded without the driver’s right to remove or ID—the driver said she was an alumna—but I knew the refuse entry to anyone on the alum the driver was talking system should he or she be about and this wasn’t her. The unable to prove their Univerride that day was uneventful, sity affi liation. Another option as I’m sure it usually is. Like I would be to go to a swipe-card said, people at our University system popular on major bus are generally trustworthy. systems across the country. There are people both I was unable to reach within and outside our comTransportation Services to get munity, however, who are not a comment on these issues. trustworthy. I’ve had several From my personal experience friends mugged at gunpoint and shared stories of others, this year and have read however, there is clearly a stories about others. These problem with our ID checking incidents all occurred while policy. Transportation Serpeople were walking to their vices needs to examine what’s homes, close to the University. going on here and work to do The shuttle system transsomething about it, because ports students further from while 99 percent of the time the University than walking everything might be fi ne, that could take them, putting remaining one percent is not the students at further risk. worth the risk. Incidents are not likely to happen on the shuttle itself, Jeff is a senior in Arts & Sciwhere the perpetrator would ences. He can be reached via have a difficult time escaping. e-mail at forum@studlife.com.

avid Bauman’s Friday editorial was correct: the Sex Issue two weeks ago was crass, juvenile and titillating for the sake of titillation. He points out a number of facts about sex-related diseases and issues, ranging from AIDS to abortion to antibiotic-resistant strains of illnesses that have been busily plowing their way through human populations for centuries. These things could and should have been mentioned in the Sex Issue, perhaps under the title “The Downside of Getting Laid.” He goes on to say that our “well-respected” university and student body should demand better from its primary source of campus news. (We’ll exclude The Record from this discussion; somehow, i can’t see oral sex being discussed shoulder-to-shoulder with articles touting the research of professors the undergraduate body has neither seen nor cared about.) The Sex Issue, he charges, did students a serious disservice in treating sex so frivolously. And in many ways, the paper, along with the readers, did indeed focus on the lighter side of sex. Who really remembers anything from “Wives to Be Before a Degree?”

other than the title, if that? But. If the Sex Issue neglected the serious side of sex, then surely Bauman ignores an even larger issue: we’re in college. This is a nebulous time between the longing for and the fear of freedom, obvious dependency (living with our parents and obeying their rules) and frightening independence (how we’re going to feed ourselves after graduation). Our idealistic guidance counselors in high school told us that college was a place to try new things and to discover who we really are. Our four-year advisers told us to try a course outside our major just for fun. Our freshman ﬂoormates astounded their parents by dropping their carefully laid academic plans in favor of English literature or fashion design or any major that includes the word “studies” in its title (I did it, too). College is supposed to be different, for lack of a better word. Now, I’m not saying we came to college so we could join orgies and fetish clubs. In fact, I would wager that most students here didn’t come here for the swingin’ party scene and the epic sports rivalries played out every year on ESPN, but chose Washington University for its academic prowess. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean that

the student body gave up its sense of humor—or fun—upon matriculation. The Sex Issue had explicit articles and suggestive photos. We couldn’t get away with that in high school; I can personally testify to the wrath of administrators when things get into yearbooks that aren’t supposed to be mentioned in public. We sure as hell won’t be able to pull this kind of paper off in the crappy newsletters our future employers will circulate bimonthly. We are in a fouryear window of time when we are allowed—even expected—to say things and to write articles that we will regret later in life. Undergraduates live in a fouryear limbo between childhood and true adulthood. It’s to be expected that we do things that demonstrate this mixture: mature students work industriously to stay aﬂoat in classes, but their immature side comes out every now and then to giggle at a few sex jokes. Is this so wrong? So, Mr. Bauman, I am sincerely sorry that you were so affronted by the Sex Issue. You don’t entirely ﬁt into the concept of college as I’ve presented it; I’m not sure where graduate students fall in the childhoodlimbo-adulthood spectrum, although the fact that many of the graduate students I know

were just as entertained by the titillation as their younger cohorts seems to indicate that you as a group might feasibly be included in our limbo. Let our parents wag their ﬁ ngers at us for our indiscretion. We’re not the only university with concerned parents; my roommate’s mother found out about our version of Sex Week in an article that initially addressed Yale’s activities in considerable detail, leaving her to wonder what in God’s name was happening in St. Louis that her daughter hadn’t told her about. Let future employers ask us uncomfortable questions about the pictures, articles and blogs that can be discovered long after the fact through the miracles of Google. But please, let us giggle away childishly in peace when someone says “penis.” We will have adulthood forced upon us soon enough when we are handed a diploma and a bill for all of the debt we’ve racked up in the past four years, so I intend to enjoy my ill-deﬁ ned place in the maturity spectrum while I still can. hannah is a junior in Arts & Sciences. She can be reached via e-mail at hannahdraper@wustl. edu.

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In protest of the protesters By Bill Maas Staff Columnist

he protest against the ex-gay therapy group Exodus (discussed in the “Students to protest ‘gay therapy’ group” article on Friday) brings up some interesting points about the true objective of the protesters. I do admit that I’m not an expert on the Exodus group and their dealings, so I decided to do some research. Upon looking at their Web site, I immediately saw what the protesters hated so much. The label “Focus on The Family” probably scares most of

these people on campus. They are a Christian conservative group that Dr. James Dobson created out of concern for the evolution (not in the good sense) of the typical American family. From talking to some of my more liberal friends, they think that this protest is not aimed at the ex-gay therapy group, but is rather a protest against conservative Christianity in general. My problem is this: why are you protesting a therapy group that people go to by choice? There is obviously some reason (either religious or secular) for these people to attend these seminars and then also go into

counseling later. They are paying these groups for help with their lives. They feel as if something is wrong or needs to be changed in their life. And with it being a Christian organization, I am assuming that most of the people that attend these functions do not like living in the lifestyle of sin that they have chosen (whether they realize this consciously or unconsciously is an entirely different story). They feel something must be changed in their life (their homosexual lifestyle) and choose to attend these conferences out of their own free will. The people that run these

conferences are also very educated, yet most likely they are religiously motivated. My main concern for this protest is the disregard to truthfully claim what they are protesting. Some of the protesters said the conference harms the public’s view of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. How does a conference trying to confer some people’s opinions that homosexuality is a choice harm the public’s view? For a long time in the United States, the commonly accepted view was that homosexuality was a choice and was some sort of mental disorder. Now, I’m not going to start preaching against gays with

the Holy Bible as my reference (as much as you’d love to hear it), but as much as it is your right to have your own beliefs, why not let Christians spread their own beliefs among others who wish to hear it? This is their right as much as it is your right to claim Christians are ignorant bigots. The protesters also reveal some inherent problems in their intolerance of “bigotry.” It always seems that people like the protesters want tolerance of everything except when it comes to a conservative Christian standpoint. While they have the right to protest this group, why choose to infringe upon the

rights of others wishing to speak within their own community? Yes, they may advertise to the gay and lesbian community at large, but are you forced to go to these functions? Of course not! Why hinder the functions of people who are truly looking for a way to help their brothers and sisters in faith? I hope that these protesters sit down and think about what exactly they are protesting. Maybe then they will realize how different some people are, as much as they hate to accept it. Bill is a junior in Arts & Sciences and can be reached via e-mail at maas@wustl.edu.

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IN BRIEF: The third-ranked women’s basketball team ended their regular season on a 10-game win streak as they upended the University of Chicago 87-77 on Saturday. The No. 30 baseball squad kicked off their season with a pair of wins against Fontbonne University in a Saturday doubleheader, 6-0 and 18-3.

Bears win 10th straight going into NCAA tourney By Carrie Jarka Sports Reporter Even though the thirdranked Washington University women’s basketball team had already won the University Athletic Association (UAA) conference title and had gained an automatic bid to the postseason, the squad did not rest as they went into their last regular-season game against the University of Chicago on Saturday. Setting UAA records and moving up on University’s all-time lists, the Bears seized every opportunity in their 87-77 win. Senior captain Kelly Manning scored a UAA-record 39 points, the second most in school history, on 14-of-27 shooting and went nine-fornine from the free throw line. Manning moved up to eighth all time on the single-season scoring list with 469 total points. She started the game

off in commanding fashion, shooting eight-for-11 before fi nishing the fi rst half with 24 points. Manning was not the only University player to have an outstanding Saturday, either. Senior Danielle Beehler scored 20 points to move into 10th place on the all-time scoring list with 928. Beehler added 12 rebounds to her 20 points to collect a UAA-leading ninth double-double. “Leading the conference in double-doubles is not something I would have ever expected,” said Beehler. “It’s really just going into every game telling yourself that every rebound is yours and trusting your teammates to set you up with good shots. But it is defi nitely very exciting to be the UAA leader, considering that there are so many great players in our conference.” The Bears took a 47-44 half-

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Junior center Rebecca Parker goes up for a jumper against Brandeis University on Jan. 22. The No. 3 Bears earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament with the UAA title they scored last week.

time lead while shooting 50 percent and committing only four turnovers. The Maroons refused to quit, tying the game 51-51 at 17:20 in the second half, but the Bears responded with a 14-4 run to pull away to an 87-77 victory. Behind the stellar play of Manning and Beehler, the victory gave the Bears a 23-2 overall record and 13-1 in conference play. Senior Katie Benson and freshman Shanna-Lei Dacanay added 11 points apiece. Dacanay also added ﬁve assists to the team’s 23. Junior Rebecca Parker collected eight rebounds in the victory. The Bears also held the Maroons to 38.8 percent shooting for the game, while collecting seven steals. “Ending the season on winning three very competitive away games has prepared us well for the adversity we will face in the tournament, and

we plan to take the momentum we have built up into the ﬁ rst round,” said Beehler. The Bears were able to close out the season with a 10-game win streak that will carry them into the postseason. They will await the NCAA tournament pairings on Sunday. For now, the Bears will focus on their game and trying to take things one game at a time as they head into the postseason. “We are going to focus on us,” said Beehler. “We are going to try and perfect our game and make the other teams have to change what they do to try and adapt to our style of basketball. Preparation and conﬁdence in ourselves will squash the nervousness that may come from playing in the tournament. But we have so much contribution from so many people, and we know and trust that when someone needs to step up, they will be there in the clutch.”

Baseball crushes Fontbonne 24-3 in doubleheader v Season starts off with a bang as the team prepares for UAAs on March 14-18 By Justin Davidson Senior Sports Editor The No. 30 Washington University baseball team kicked off its spring season in imposing fashion as they outscored Fontbonne University 24-3 over the course of Saturday’s doubleheader. Both the offense and defense were fi ring on all cylinders as they shut out Fontbonne 6-0 in the opening contest before upending them 18-3 in game two. With much of this year’s team composed of players from last year, the team’s chemistry is fl uid and is fi nding early success. “We have a lot of our vets back from last year, and it should defi nitely help us fi nd success. Team chemistry is defi nitely important; our team gets along really well and there aren’t any grumblers on the team. People know where they’re going to play and all the experience that we have will get us pretty far, I think,” said junior pitching ace Brent

Buffa. In the fi rst game of Saturday’s doubleheader the team jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the fi rst inning as the offensive production started off strong led by team veterans. Senior Jim Haley led off the game with a single to centerfield, and classmate Sam Hahn followed him with a base hit to right field. The team’s No. 3 hitter, senior captain Ryan Corning, doubled next to drive home Haley as Hahn advanced to third base. Hahn then scored on a balk, and Corning crossed home plate on a groundout. Hahn drove in two more runs in the fourth inning with a double to right center, and Corning followed with a double down the left field line for the fi nal RBI of the game. In all, the top three of the lineup controlled the pace of the game and put up huge numbers. Haley went two-for-three and scored two runs in the effort, Hahn hit two-for-four while driving in two and scoring two and Corning also went two-

for-four with two RBIs and one run scored. Buffa pitched a complete-game shutout, giving up six hits and notching six strikeouts in the effort. He allowed only three walks. “I was lucky enough to not allow any runs off me, and even though it wasn’t my best game, the defense really helped me out a lot,” said Buffa. “I had the confidence behind me knowing that the run production will be there, and we did very well. We hit extremely well and the defense did quite well. It should be a good season.” In game two, the Bears took their momentum from the fi rst win to new levels in the 18-3 shellacking of their cross-Wydown rivals. Once again, the Bears jumped out to an early fi rst inning lead as the team scored twice with two outs to take a 2-1 lead. In the second inning, the University added six more runs to extend their lead to 8-1, closing the door on a Fontbonne upset. Junior

leftfielder Eddy Hoering notched an RBI single in that frame, the fi rst of his team-high four RBIs. He fi nished the doubleheader four-for-seven. With the 8-1 second inning lead, head coach Ric Lessman had lots of breathing room, allowing him to sub in the starters for backups to allow everyone to play. Before the lineup switch, every starter but one had at least one hit in the game. Senior cleanup hitter Alan Germano went twofor-three with three RBIs in game two, while Corning scored three runs. Haley had another great leadoff game as he went two-forfour while scoring two and driving in one. Junior Andy Shields picked up the win on the mound as he went fi ve innings, letting up three hits and fi ve walks in the effort. He let up one earned run and fanned three while also going two-for-three at the plate, scoring one run and knocking in two RBIs. Seniors Kent Wallace and Chris Lange pitched an in-

ning of relief each. Fontbonne will look for revenge as the team comes back to Kelly Field to take on the 2-0 Bears in another doubleheader on Tuesday. Game one starts at 12:30 p.m. The team has a couple more games—all at home— before they head to Sanford, Fla., for the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships from March 14-18. The team is conﬁdent with their abilities and their prospects for success. “Last year we found a pretty good amount of success at the UAAs,” said Buffa. “It was the ﬁ rst time we had won the whole thing outright for a long time, and I think with our vets back this year we should do well. We are preparing by going over the stats on each team to get a better idea on the hitters and pitchers that they have. I believe that most of the teams also have their vets coming back so we’ll have a good idea of what to expect. It should be promising.”

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Junior Andy Shields receives signals from the third base coach. Shields led the Bears to an 18-3 victory over Fontbonne University in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, letting up one earned run on three hits in five innings of work. He also went two-for-three at the plate with two RBIs.

PROTEST v FROM PAGE 4 Christ.” Jason Jordan of Fulton, Mo., was shocked by the statistics presented at the conference. “The statistics on the suicide rate in the gay and lesbian community were troubling,” said Jordan. “We need to love and respect them and give the message of Christ to them.” Charles Finley of Glen Ellyn, IL, appreciated the research behind the conference. “I would say the conference gave a very balanced approach,” said Finley. “I appreciated the openness. People were able to ask any kind of question. It was good to learn ways to help others get a healthy view of relationships and family.” Maureen Jordan, who got her master’s degree in social work from Washington University in 2000, disagreed that the conference presented valid research. “The use of statistics was very poor, but that’s what I’d expect from a Love Won Out conference,” said Jordan. “They don’t know what’s good research and that’s the problem. What they present is not the truth, but they present it as scientific truth. But it’s not what research shows, and it can’t stand up to scientific rigor.” For Daniel Squires

of Kansas City, the conference was especially meaningful. He regards himself as formerly gay and is working to change through the therapy provided by organizations like Exodus. “[The conference] was amazing to me coming from the gay community,” said Squires. “There’s a small group of gay people trying to change. It’s encouraging. It was a good experience. The inspiration [to change] was already there, and this gave me the inspiration to stick to it.” Randy Shuler, pastor of a southern Baptist church, Chesterfield Community Church, attended the convention. “There was no hatred there,” said Shuler. “I was very impressed with the tone and the compassion.” One of the objectives of the conference series is to educate about the gay and lesbian lifestyle, Shuler explained. “If we don’t agree with the lifestyle that’s one thing, but it’s another to say that you don’t understand it… For those that are coming out of the lifestyle, for parents, for everyone, it’s awful confusing.” Although Shuler acknowledged that the protesters are “passionate about their cause,” he

guessed that many are uninformed. “Many of them are there because someone told them to be there, and [they] don’t really understand what it is they’re pushing,” said Shuler. “You can just tell there wasn’t much thought that went into [the signs].” When asked how he would confront one of the homosexual protesters, Shuler was unsure. “I guess I’d ask them how they’re doing,” said Shuler. “Is [the homosexual lifestyle] working for them?…If they think it’s working for them at the moment, I’m not the one to talk to them. But there are a lot people that are ready to leave what they’ve gotten themselves into. The conference was very good about saying if you’re ready, if you want more information…then we can help.” Shuler, who said he has “seen Christ liberate people from a lot of different things,” made clear that the process is “very complex.” “You don’t just pray one prayer and leave it all behind,” said Shuler. “It’s a journey…Christ is the answer—it sounds like such a cliché, but it’s the truth. Christ is alive.”

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Thursday-night club parties grow popular By Amanda Ogus Scene Reporter “Thursday night is my favorite night of the weekend!” a group of girls shouts while jumping on one of the many school buses parked outside of the Olin School of Business late on the night of Thursday, Feb. 23. Unbeknownst to many high school students, Thursday night kicks off the college weekend, especially at the University, where the club scene rules. Due to the prevalence of individual students putting forth their own cash to fund buses, clubs around St. Louis are becoming the place to be for some Thursday night fun. Sophomore Megan Eberhard recently joined the echelon of

students funding these private parties with her Spyglass party on Feb. 23. While Eberhard asserted that the endeavor did take up a fair amount of time in planning and caused a lot of pre-night stress, she is excited to continue opening up clubs for University parties. Eberhard went through a few different steps to end up with the popular dance party she provided, which ended up hosting about 350 Wash. U. students. Her ﬁrst choice involved the venue. “I initially started calling around to a few places, trying to get the best deal that I could,” said Eberhard. “I wanted to get the best returns.” Eberhard ﬁnally decided on Spyglass, a new bar located in the Central West End, which she

believes has recently started trying to open up their clientele to include more University students. She describes the ease of planning her party, highlighting that Spyglass helped her a lot with the arrangements. “Tom, the owner, is really willing to work with you,” said Eberhard. “Spyglass told me that if I didn’t make this much money, they would give me some of the bar tabs. The other clubs are stricter with their rules.” Spyglass may also see a boom in popularity due to the legal conﬂicts other area clubs have seen recently. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Vault, another Central West End dance club that used to be on the University’s club circuit, was been penalized with a 70-

day liquor license suspension since late December for allegedly allowing several women to expose themselves publicly for the taping of a “Girls Gone Wild” episode. This suspension was appealed until a hearing in mid-February. Club Ten14, another popular venue for University student parties, has run into opposition from residents for extending hours until 3 a.m. at their Washington Avenue location, said the Post-Dispatch. Club owner Kip Fischer told the Post-Dispatch that he would probably go out of business if he couldn’t stay open past the current 1:30 a.m. closing time. It seems as though University student parties have helped increase the community’s awareness of these late-night

venues. A lot more goes into organizing the parties than merely picking a venue and paying for the buses. Eberhard believes she spent about 10-12 hours working on the event during the two weeks prior to the party, mostly working on publicity. From posting the event on Facebook, putting up ﬂyers, calling her friends and their friends and sending an Evite to many University students, a number of whom she did not know personally, Eberhard worked to create a buzz about her event. In the end, Eberhard ended up making a hefty sum of money, much more than covering her costs, but she admitted that she had hoped for more. Eberhard credits the somewhat

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GUIDO’S PIZZERIA AND TAPAS

STEPPING By Jake Levitas and Chris Kudelka

For our last review, we tried a tapas restaurant. This week, we’re reviewing a tapas joint a second time. But this time we’ll call it a “Remix” and add berry ﬂavor because that’s what those guys over in marketing said the kids would love. Restaurants are like a box of chocolates—you have to spend money on them if you’re a guy. And you never know what you’re going to get. In addition, each is subdivided into “rooms,” be they for trufﬂes or travelers. They both go well with milk, they’re fun for the whole family and they usually both cost more than you think they should. In the proverbial chocolatier that is the dining commu-

nity, Guido’s is Hershey quality at a Russell Stover price, if you get the drift. Picture your fantasy world—a cozy corner of the Hill, sunset on the horizon, pasta and tapas in your mouth. Wake up. Now it’s the future, where fresh ItalianSpanish hybrid establishments are engineered by European Union super scientists. There’s a revolution against engineered tapas-pasta style cuisine, however, and everything is in chaos. Everything is destroyed, save one family eatery. Guido’s emerges from the rubble, equips itself with a stealth cloak and hides for centuries until time travel is realized. Which brings us back to

the Hill, and to the now. While browsing through the now, one might select a few tasty treats. Perhaps the all-original GeeDoh Masterpiece, ﬂavored chicken strips for antipasta, maybe some Mixta insalata or a nice homemade zuppa. Why waste your time with these mundane foods from the future—go straight for the Primi Piatti Italiani, platos fuertes/ calientes, paninis or the pizza specials. You can’t go wrong. We pondered the origin of the restaurant’s name while eyeing the premium menus. Guido. The name evokes thoughts of mopeds, muscles, hatchbacks in Tuscany, overly tight pants and a man with an accent as slick as his silky black hair. Soon, for us, those

Romance 101: A relationship can be going along nicely until three small words change everything. No, unfortunately not “I love you,” but rather, “Sorry, I cheated.” The months of good times, deepened friendship and unforgettable moments can be destroyed immediately. It’s a hit from which many relationships can never recover. In the world of relationships, cheating is often viewed as the unforgivable act.

Why would someone risk something amazing for just one fun night? Everyone has their own reason: a relationship getting boring, a new exciting attraction, a drunken mistake—but is there really any excuse for this action? No matter the circumstance, someone will get hurt. It is inevitable that the temptation will arise. If you can’t resist it, should you be forgiven? The negative consequences

images would all change. There were so many good options that we were soon happier than that one night we all started singing the “Doug” theme song from back in the day—and that was a good night. Guido’s has the knock-you-off-your-feet combo of homemade pizza and delectable tapas, a duo so dynamic that they almost beat out Batman and Robin for “Second Best Dynamic Duo.” As for the best duo, well, we think that’s pretty obvious (coughJakeandChriscough). You may not like the pizza at Guido’s if you don’t favor the traditional St. Louis style—taking provel, adding some provel and topping it off with roughly six more pounds

Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas 5046 Shaw Ave The Hill 314-752-8272 Price range: $7-15

of provel. While the thin crust and sauce were to die for, the overlaid shrine to provel was a bit over the top. The pizza was affordable and better than Imo’s, but that’s like saying a new beer you tried is better than warm, leftover Natty Light Ice. The tapas are recommended over the pizza, and there is a wide selection of items that you might not ﬁ nd somewhere else. Cold and hot tapas are both offered, as well as paninis, entrees and a few desserts. Baked goat cheese, sautéed shrimp, empanadas and broiled codﬁsh are a few examples of dishes largely unique to Guido’s. We opine that the tapas here do not quite match up to Modesto’s,

but they are a little bit less expensive. All in all, if you’re looking for a fairly laid-back, friendly place with an opportunity for a little culture-mixing, Guido’s might be your spot. Their offerings are more diverse than at a single Italian or Spanish restaurant, and there are certainly a few highlights on the menu worth trying. For a nicer outing, or if you know that you specifically want only Italian or Spanish food, then you can probably fi nd a place more fitting to your tastes. As a wild card variable, there is an enormous bull head mounted on the wall as you walk in which is defi nitely worth a look—the picture possibilities are endless.

Why cheat?

Senior Kristina Stein of cheating are undealso voices these niable. One obvious coexisting feelings, consequence is hurtexplaining, “I would ing your relationship be devastated, then partner. When asked pissed, and then I what he would do if a would break up with girl cheated on him, them.” Cheating is sophomore Chris Salpowerful and incredgado said he would Laura Alexander ibly painful. “fuck her up...or Unfortunately, cry like a little girl.” cheating is not unlikely to Salgado hits on the joint emooccur. The difﬁcult choice of tions of anger and sadness after receiving the terrible news. whether to forgive lies in the hands of the cheated-upon. What are the circumstances that make it easier to forgive? Are there also those in which forgiveness is out of the question? Chris Salgado thinks it would be easier to forgive someone if there were extenuating circumstances affecting their decision, such as if “she were drunk or if we were in a ﬁght.” Though cheating is never excusable, in some circumstances it can be more

easily understood. What about the boy who cheats on his girlfriend with her best friend? Will he be forgiven? It’s very unlikely. There are some instances when the relationship ﬁ le needs to be labeled “terminated” in permanent ink. Salgado said he would deem forgiveness to be impossible if the cheating “was prolonged and [he] didn’t ﬁ nd out for a while.” If she has been sneaking off nearly every night to supposed “study groups,” her chances of pulling off a perfect score on a chemistry exam are greater than her chances of gaining forgiveness. If the other partner ultimately decides to forgive the cheater, how is their relationship affected? Kristina Stein blatantly states the truth, saying, “It always changes the dynamic of the relation-

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lower amount of money to the many different parties that were all happening on that Thursday night. “There were eight buses running [Thursday night] to four different places,” said Eberhard. “That’s ridiculous, and that’s why we didn’t make enough money. We were all splintered up. It would be nice if there was a master calendar of everyone’s parties; we don’t want to compete. We shouldn’t cannibalize on each others’ parties, because there aren’t enough of them.” Washington University certainly seems to be holding true to the stereotypes about early weekend events for college students. These private club parties may be key in helping to provide yet another facet for the active social student.

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ship, and usually not for the better.” Is it possible to get past this major disruption in a relationship? Salgado thinks there might be chance, but noted that “the trust level just isn’t the same.” If there is no trust in a relationship, there is no foundation. People say you can forgive and forget, but if your signiﬁcant other has cheated in the past, will you actually be able to stop worrying about what they do on their weekend crew team trip? Will you ever be able to let go of the fear of another painful confession? While it’s easy to condemn others for cheating, it’s harder to look at ourselves and ask, “Would I give in to the temptation and if I did, would I tell him the truth?” Things are unpredictable, and though we might say we’ll never cheat, there is never any certainty. What is more in our control is the ability to tell the truth. Is it better to let the events of one drunken night stay a secret to maintain an otherwise healthy relationship? Or will the lie keep you from ever feeling real in the relationship again? Kristina Stein said the guilt would prevent her from keeping it a secret. She believes that “even if it means ruining something good, that’s better than knowing you’re lying to someone everyday you’re with them.” Never telling would probably keep you from ever investing fully in the relationship. So what’s the answer to the question of why people cheat? Maybe just because they can. It would not work to simply say, “Don’t cheat.” It will happen regardless. So here are three words for you: think about it. Think of the damage it will cause to the relationship, the pain you will inﬂ ict on someone you care about and the trust that will probably never be recovered. Cheating on the relationship test will result in an automatic zero on the trust scale. Be smart.

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MONDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2006

Students left behind as parents make their move By Jessica Sommer Scene Reporter As spring break approaches, some students are off to sunny beaches, snow-filled ski resorts or just the relaxing environment of their own home. But for some, that plane ticket home is destined for an entirely new city. Whether it is due to work constraints or restless empty nesters, for many students the return home is not to the house they grew up in. Freshman Laura Coye grew up in Mamaroneck, N.Y., but her parents recently moved to Taipei, Taiwan, for work-related reasons. Over the summer Coye will stay in a rented apartment in her old town with her mother

and sister. Although her parents are now far away, Coye takes an optimistic approach. “It’s exciting because it opens up a lot of travel opportunities to places I wouldn’t be able to go to,” she said. “I was born in Taiwan so it kind of completes the cycle.” Despite the distance, the move has had little impact on Coye and her family. “I still see them the same amount, so it’s not a huge change,” said Coye. “It’s easy to keep in touch. I e-mail them a lot and they set up calling plans so it’s really cheap to call internationally. It’s kind of tricky with the time difference, but once you figure it out, it’s not that

bad.” For many others, the distance affects their relationships with friends from home, not their family. Freshman Hannah Bonomo recently moved 45 minutes away to a different part of Westchester County, N.Y. While remaining in the same state, the move still makes keeping in touch a bit more difficult. “The hardest part was I didn’t know my way around the new town,” said Bonomo. “Even when my friends came to visit me, I didn’t know where to take them. Also, since I don’t have my own car, I couldn’t just go visit them on a whim.” Freshman Lucie Germain, who will be moving into New

York City from the suburbs this summer, shares Bonomo’s sentiment. “It will suck during the summer, but it will be okay,” she said. “I’m just going to live at friends’ houses over the weekend. Both my sisters live in the city, and it’s a cool location because there’s all this new stuff there.” While Germain is more optimistic about city life, Bonomo misses her suburban home. “Where I live now is more urban. I miss seeing familiar faces at shops and restaurants,” said Bonomo. For freshman Erica Woodruff, who moved from California, moving is nothing new, but this time produced some unexpected change.

“Initially, I didn’t really care because I moved a lot in my life, but once I did move I was upset at having to leave my friends early,” said Woodruff. “Also, I don’t get to see [my friends] over breaks, which I didn’t realize.” For many, keeping in touch with friends throughout the semester is hard enough, but living in a new area poses even greater problems for the students who have moved. Whether it is through Facebook, the phone or an old-fashioned visit, though, keeping in contact is always possible. “I was really upset because I thought the transition to college was hard enough and separating me

from my friends at home would be even harder,” said Bonomo. “I knew they were thinking about moving closer to the city for awhile, but I didn’t think it would be as soon as I left for college. When I came to college I already had to filter out who I was going to keep in touch with and this made me decide who my real friends are—who’s worth keeping in contact with.” Woodruff also understands the effects on old friendships. “At the same time it strengthens our friendships because I know we can’t just hang out over break, so there’s more of an effort to keep in touch,” said Woodruff.

Money matters: Financial advice for college students By Christine Costa Scene Reporter Since the day I received my acceptance letter to the University, my dad’s favorite line has been, “Better take full advantage, honey, because once you graduate you are off my ticket.” He’s never forgotten to remind me, as the years have passed, that time is ticking. So, as my last days as a student come to a close, I’ve been an xiety-ridden and scared to death. In May I will be thrown out to the wolves to naively flounder in the real world. If you are like me, you don’t have any idea about personal finance. Currently, I don’t even have finances to speak of. I decided meet with personal finance expert Mike Gordinier, a senior lecturer at the Olin School of Business, in hope of finding enlightenment. The moment I walked

into Gordinier’s office, the computer at his desk made some kind of female oohahh sound to signal that the financial guru had a message. I thought, “Personal finance can’t be all that hard—this man has a sense of humor.” But once we got started, I realized I had a lot to learn. “Time is money” was the first thing he told me. “Starting early makes the most sense,” he said. “You can set aside $300 a month in your 20s and you’ll be a millionaire by the time you’re 50-something. If you start in your 30s or 40s, it’s not going to happen.” One step to saving money is understanding where the money you have is going. Gordinier suggested a budgeting practice where you write down how much you spend on food, entertainment and other expenses. This way, if you see you are spending way too much on one thing, you can put some of that money elsewhere.

He also said that now, in college, is the time to establish credit. He suggested acquiring two different credit cards in your name and just once or twice a month using them to buy coffee, pizza or beer. “Pay off those balances religiously. Get a card with a decent enough credit limit. Then in a year or two the company will see that you haven’t used all the rope they’ve given you to hang yourself and know you are responsible,” said Gordinier. A lesson I learned was that credit cards in your name but only extensions of a parent’s account don’t count. “If you don’t have any credit history when you go to buy a house or car and need a loan, the banker is put in the position to be the first person to take a chance on you,” said Gordinier. “Risk isn’t something they like.” Establishing credit seems

easy enough; every friend I have is good at spending money. What about when it comes time to save the money you have? There are many possibilities when deciding where to put your money. Gordinier suggested visiting mutual funds’ Web sites, such as w w w.vanguard.com. These sites not only entice you to invest in their funds but also offer many educational resources that describe how the funds work and what kind of fees are attached. “Another good source would be to go to the bschool or Olin library and look at the Morningstar Fund Reports,” said Gordinier. “Morningstar is a private company that has no bias, and they have a ton of educational material about how things work. Best to start with Morningstar.” Now, I’ve tried my hand at mutual funds, and they take more monitoring than I have time for while in school. They are not, how-

ever, the only place for a student or recent graduate to put money. Gordinier recommended that before you invest anything you should create a liquidity fund, which is about three to six months of your expenses saved up. “With months set aside you can leisurely go about finding a new job,” said Gordinier. “The best place for that is typically a money market account, typically offered through a mutual fund company. You can get higher rates of return than what you can get at a bank.” This is good advice for recent graduates, but he made another suggestion to students who simply have summer or part-time jobs. According to Gordinier, it would be smart to create a Roth IR A account, which allows you to invest in the stock market through mutual funds. “You can put up to $4,000 a year into the Roth IR A account and then that

money grows with no taxes on it. When it comes out for retirement purposes, there is no tax on it either,” he said. I left Simon Hall feeling better already, repeating to myself, “Morningstar Report, liquidation fund, money market account, Roth IR A...” Maybe these will be the words to live by as I enter the next phase of my life. But as Mike Gordinier said, “Time is money.” So the next place I am headed is to the campus bookstore to buy the textbook he uses to teach his class, Personal Finance by Arthur J. Keown. Maybe I’ll pick up something written by Peter Lynch, while I’m at it. “Lynch is one of the most successful money managers on the planet,” said Gordinier. So I think I’ll rely on the experts and get the “straight skinny on how to get started and how to do it right.”

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