OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_001.2.txt -vie Class on Gaga Philosophy department will ofler course on the philosophy of Lady Gaga is lyrics fall term ARTS & LIFE / page 7 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ' THE RINo—TUM PHI. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010 BY THE STUDENTS AND FOR THE STUDENTS SINCE 1897 VOLUME CXIII, , Men’s Week explodes on campus W&L males take their turn at loving their bodies By Dick E. Johnson STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee campus was half-empty this week as tumbleweeds bounced around empty dormitory hallways and fraternity hallways. Windfall became the tranquil setting that landlords always dreamed of. The baseball and lacrosse coaches waited impatiently for their players to show up to practice. But nobody would come. The Knowledge Uplifting Men (KUM) group on campus is under fire this week for its controversial re- sponse to KEWL’s Love Your Body Week. Ever since it splattered onto the scene three years ago, KUM has tirelessly worked to promote men’s awareness around campus. Despite some trouble getting the group up and running initially, the group’s representation is swiftly growing in size, and coming into the week, KUM looked ready to explode at W&L. However, KUM has not been without its setbacks. Its version of the Red Flag Campaign two years ago was quickly shut down when it was discovered men were starting to share secrets that were too detailed and maybe even a little too accurate. In addition, KUM decided to spit out a couple of “Did You Know?” posters about famous men in history to complement their Red Flag Campaign. Unfortunately, the administration needed to step in and cockblock the situation once professors started noticing some flaws in the “Did You Know?’ cam- paign. Apparently God isn’t necessarily a man. Who knew? I The low—point in KUM’s history came two years ago when the heads of the group decided to post some anonymous stories about sexual assault at W&L. Since they were conveniently both heads of the Tri- dent at the time, they thought that March would be an excellent time to voice all of the social abuses that happen at W&L all at once. The athletically—minded administration misconstrued the awareness campaign for some kind of faux bracket and decided to pull the plug on the Trident. KUM lay flaccid. But afler two years of build-up and waiting, KUM seemed a little too ready to go this spring. Desperate to get some kind of action off as soon as possible, the new heads of KUM decided to host their own version of “Love Your Body” week. Thinking that the plan was sure to stick onto the hearts and minds of students across campus, they sold shirts, made posters and even posted a little message on “Campus Notices.” However, KUM’s dream turned into a nightmare in less than ten seconds. On the first Monday of the male “Love Your Body Week,” every door on the first floor of Graham-Lees was locked tight and not a male was to be seen. Kroger, CVS and Walmart all had to put new orders in for their empty lotion aisles, and there are no longer any Kleenex tissues in Rockbridge County. Also, there will be a memorial service at Lee Chapel this Friday for the recent death of baby angels and kittens in the town of Lexington. Apparently, at W&L men do love their bodies... just maybe a little too often. Having made a mess of everything, KUM has recently released a statement that it pledges to -“clean this mess so that no stains will be left.” They have also said that they are “sincerely sorry and had no idea that it would work like that.” An administration official certainly hopes so: “This campus is starting to look like Sweet Briar. It’s ridiculous. Also, none of the video streaming works online. Damn that March Madness!” The repercussions of KUM’s mess will be felt for weeks, but there is still hope for the future. They are currently working in tandem with VMl’s KUM chapter on a new campaign to promote the plight of -“unwanted touching” that men face daily in the town of Lexington: l in every, oh, about 412 or so. Just remember, as KUM says: CLEAN IT UP. Drug bust at Lee House?! Suspicious substances found at President Ruscio is house, but students and SJC question whether his intent to distribute really violates the honor system By crystal Beth STAFF WRITER The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Department and Lexington Police Department continue their investiga- tion of the Lexington drug ring that, it seems, touches all echelons of the Washington and Lee community. The Department confiscated what it believes to be drugs in a March 27 search of the Lee House, where President Ken Ruscio resides. The material confiscated includes 923 bags of white powder, making this the biggest drug bust in Lexing- ton since the Jan. 23 search. In the real world, this quantity is generally considered indicative of an intent to distribute. A guilty verdict of intent to dis- tribute Schedule II drugs (metham- phetamine, morphine, PCP, cocaine, methadone and Ritalin) carries a mini- mum penalty offive years in jail. However, no arrests have been made at this time. Rockbridge County Sheriff Bob Day said that the investigation is ongoing. “I don’t think we under- stood how fully the drug issue had permeated the W&L community,” he said. “We’re still trying to gather the facts.” While it may appear to some that the facts point to Ruscio as a cocaine distributor to W&L students, Day said that the evidence is not certain. The most important factor on Ruscio’s side is that the material was found within the W&L bubble, not actually in Lexington. Although the quantity of material confiscated can mean intent to distrib- ute, it could also mean intent to party like it’s Wall Street in the 1980s. The fact that the baggies were discovered to Colombia. “The W&L community should not overreact to this news,” she said. “Drug busts happen. What matters here at W&L is that students and faculty uphold the honor system in all aspects of life. And if you’re having awesome parties, you should acknowledge everything that aided you in doing so.” “The point of the honor system is that we hold one another accountable. But I wouldn’t want to be held accountable for this. So why should I hold K-Rusch accountable? ” WORTHINGTON ALEXANDER HOLEKAMP ROCKWOOD V, SJC rep the day ofFancy Dress could point to innocent plans for a really awesome after-party at the Lee House that, be- cause of the bust, did not occur. Ruscio was not available for com- ment. According to Dean Dawn Wat- kins, he was called away on business The general attitude of the W&L community appears to be in agreement with Watkins. “Why are we holding Ruscio to a higher standard than we hold ourselves?” asked sophomore SJ C representative Worthington Alex- ander Holekamp Rockwood V. “The point of the honor system is that we hold one another account- able. But I wouldn’t want to be held accountable for this. So why shouldl hold K-Rusch accountable? “lt’s not like he cheated on a test,” Rockwood added. “This is a much more low-key issue, like sexual as- sault or something.” However, some members of the W&L community are not as lax (nor as sweet) in their judgment. ‘‘I think that’s against the law,” said one female student who wished to remain anony- mous. “He should like, go tojail or do community service. I think. And like, what are they doing with the cocaine? Are they going to share?” It is, in fact, not clear what pun- ishments Ruscio may face if he is found guilty of possession and intent to distribute. After all, the alleged crime occurred on campusAnot in the real world. “But would he even go to the SJC for a hearing?” asked Rockwood. “He’s not a student. But he used to be?” “Party time with Trav Traveller plans to ofler a cash bar on buses to bring in money and expand routes By Maryjane Houston C-School DuPont ALCOHOLIC The successful safe ride program known as Traveller is looking to expand its service by adding two additional buses by the start of the next fall term. But the task of hiring new driv- ers and purchasing new buses will require more money than originally anticipated. Students and Traveller staff havetossed around various sug- The committee doesn’t doubt that the project would bring in money. In addition to fundraising, having access to a bar will make the experience of riding Traveller more enjoyable, thus encouraging more people to take advantage of the service, said this student. “There will be no reason not to ride Traveller,” she said. Students, drivers and Traveller “There is no hope for getting a job when we graduate in two months. All we can really do is get blackout as often as possible, or we ’ll just be depressed, you know?” Robert Conrad VIII, senior economics major gestions for bringing in funds, and the most popular one is to implement a cash bar on the Traveller buses. “It seemed like the obvious choice,” said a member of the stu- dent Traveller committee. “People ride Traveller because they like to drink.” staffers have reported an increase in the demand for sober rides this year, Dean Dawn Watkins said. Students are partying longer and more frequently, and the need for transportation has exceeded the current capacities of the bus and dispatch systems. One senior economics major, Robert Conrad Vlll, said he blames the economy for the recent surge in partying seven days a week. “There’s no hope for getting a job when we graduate in two months,” he said. “All we can really do is get blackout as often as possible, or we’ll just be depressed, you know?” The new buses and drivers would allow Traveller to expand its routes to reach more off-campus houses. The buses will also be able to make stops more frequently, so students will not have to wait as long. If the fundraising project is suc- cessful, the buses will expand their service to seven days a week instead of the current schedule of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The new cash bar service will include a bartender and a small but well-stocked bar in the back of each bus. The initial service will offer a variety of beer, wine, vodka and rum, but if successful, it could be expanded to a full bar. Students polled expressed over- whelming enthusiasm for the new service. Some said the offer of more alcohol is an incentive to ride Traveller instead of driving home drunk or falling asleep on the lawn at Windfall. “Getting on Traveller and having to abstain from drinking for the nine- minute ride back to the quad is such a letdown,” said first-year Ashley-Beth Louisa Hadley. “Now, we can just keep partying all the way back!” Traveller staffers who worked on this proposal were concerned that stu- dents might not want to pay for drinks when they could get them free at the party they just left. But houses often run out of beer and plastic cups before the parties clear out, and party-goers tire quickly of Natty from a keg. The hope is that shots and cocktails on Traveller will provide an appealing alternative and encourage students to shell out some cash for a few more drinks. It is not yet known whether or not the Traveller bartenders will be required to check lDs. NUMBER 18 OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_002.2.txt UNNERSITY UBR WASHINGTON & LEE UNWEHSTTY LEXWGTON, VA 24450 2 - THE RING-TUM PHI MAR 0 Zllill THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010 Swine flu means no more sunrises Sunrise sandwiches, the popular breakfast item served at the co-op, have been linked to a rise in H 1 N1 cases By Samuel Adams BREWER PATRIOT Cafe ’77, otherwise known as the co-op, has discontinued serving sunrise sandwiches after a government report linked the breakfast concoctions with last year’s outbreak of swine fiu. While first-years will not re- member the swarm of reporters who descended upon the Wash- ington and Lee campus after it was the home of some of the first reported cases of HINI in Virginia, many students finally realized the gravity of the situ- ation after the co-op quit selling sunrises. The report from the Food and Drug Administration admonished W&L Dining Services for selling the sandwiches, noting that pigs , and pork products are clearly declared unclean in Leviticus 11. According to the report, Dining Services “should have foreseen that the consumption of pork “It is so important that students take care of themselves by washing their hands and not doing heroin and eating breakfast. ” JAN KAUFMAN, director of health promotion products could be hazardous to customers’ health.” Students are reportedly tak- ing a variety of safety measures, including more frequent hand- washing and adhering to other statements in the ritual Jewish law. Students are now ignoring shellfish and not wearing clothes made of two different materials. Director of Health Promotion Jan Kaufman was ecstatic that students were finally paying at- tention to principles of basic hy- giene, such as making sure one’s hands are clean before eating a sunrise—or anything else. ‘‘It is so important that stu- dents take care of themselves by washing their hands and not doing heroin and eating breakfast —obviously not those sunrise sandwiches, though.” Kaufman added that students should be nice to Traveller driv- ers and not smoke marijuana. She also asked if her new posters about underage drinking were attractive. Several students, including sophomore Levi Throckmor- ton, said that Dining Services should have put a warning label on the delectable—and profit- able—snacks. “It just seems so obvious in retrospect: of course we would get swine fiu from eating pork,” Throckmorton said. “We’re just lucky there hasn’t been another outbreak,” he added. Dining Services plans to have sunrise sandwiches back for sale within the week with new meat options, such as beef and chicken. Until then, students will have to find other options to satisfy that late-night hunger. Books Won’t be burned at W&L After last year is renovations, potential fire hazards cause Leyburn Library to be reverted to original design By Neville Longbottom CROSSWORD SPECIALIST Help Desk Circulation Re.-«.e.)rch Help i,L:_..9k-. nu Ihpt I (0% {W01 l mu-ur 5‘e4rcdi(&“ »s.~, [)0wn;t.;urs! ::»r- I I -&—:.A Leburn Library’s new design was unveiled last year. Most students were pleased with the upgrade. But the recycled materials used in the construction were found to be highly flammable, so renovations will once again close the main floor. After a year and a half ofpro- viding students with easy access to computers, movies and study space, the renovated main level A surprise inspection last week of Leyburn Library will close its by Lexington Fire Department doors again this summer. Copy editors stop fcuking karing Editrs give up aftr gettingg no respekt from ring tumphi rdrs By Jesi KathrAndersn C 0 PY E D I T R 8 Their have been tuns uv complaints sent into the Wring Tum Fi office over the past week about the quality of copy editing in the newspepper. Af- ' ter weeks, of long hours and ‘ tire-less, Thankless work, thuh for the kids at skool, the copy editors wanted to sleep and stuff. Lifes just different then it used to be back in the day wen copy editors were ‘loved. “May be I will want to work more if we get to lay down. But , “Your not gonna believe what we have to go threw here. ” KATHRIN ROOBBERTS, copie editr A copy editors decided that enuf was enuf. “Your not gonna believe what we have to go threw here,” sed one of the most inflamed editors.- Having to wrok late days I just was two much for editors I guess. Each and every editor especially explicates either con- sistent or persistent methods of checking stuff and things within articles. Ever since some year when they started coming, copy edi- tors have had a mad crazy affect on how super—duper awesome the newpaper can bee. How? Ever times have 1 changed! With Work pillingup, exams coming, and teacher’s ' making homework, and stuff for right now, we really need to get to work?” And the regular are still doing fin w/o having to worry about the worrisome copy editors. OH, I forgot, a copy editor said that last comment right be- fore that last sentence. The head editor assured everyone again that the reg. editors r much more imPortant than them. Them is the ocpy editors btw. In other news, the head of the English Department recently ' suffered a heart attack after read- ing this article. Fire Chief Ty Dickerson found the new top level in violation of no fewer than sixteen fire safety codes. The most notable violation is the floor-wide recycled-mate- rial content, which is both highly flammable and a crime against interior design. “lt’s unbelievable that they thought adding a video editing room to this monstrosity of a building was worth risking the lives of students,” Dickerson remarked in his report. He added that “the coffee cart is just another accident waiting to happen.” To get the library back up to code, a reverse renovation will be- gin at the end of Spring Term. The project is expected to take about two years, as finding paneling to match the building’s original 1979 exterior may take a while. As during the original reno- vation, which started during the summer of 2008, the circulation desk will be moved near Northen Auditorium on the Lower Level 1, which is the second level from the top. It really makes no sense. Senior Nicole Allaband, who works at the circulation desk, is supportive of the changes. “I’m glad the school is putting the stu- dents’ safety first. Plus, my job is so much easier when we’re not on the main floor—hardly anyone knows where to find us.” The IT HelpDesk will also be relocating. Instead of returning to a lower level, however, they will be occupying a new loca- tion——joining the Business Office on the second floor of the old courthouse. Junior EW Malachosky, a HelpDesk work-study, reports that moving the service into town should expedite computer repair services, as “no one in their right mind will be lugging their computer to 2 South Main. The one guy dumb enough to do that will have virtually no line in front of him.” Most Washington and Lee students will find swiping home a new MacBook from the bookstore much more convenient. Still, not all ofthe original $3.5 million project will go to waste. The distinctive egg-shaped seats, which are manufactured entirely from celery, will be used in the Marketplace as part of W&L Dining Services’ Sustainability Initiatives. The large flat-screen tele- vision, which currently greets students who enter the library from the side entrance, will join the other flat-screen in the Elrod Commons atrium. The adminis- tration is still keeping the purpose of the first flat-screen in the Com- mons secret. Some pieces of furniture, such as the high—backed couches found in the rear ofthe main level, will not be kept. Start checking Cam- pus Notices this Spring Term to own your own piece of W&L history and to support the $3.5 million effort to re-renovatate Leybum Library. Even shorter spring Spring term shortened to 12 days, classes will meet at least 16 hours a day By Trevor the Toad CROSSWORD ASSISTANT Get ready to say goodbye to the new Spring Term: President Ruscio has already begun discuss- ing changes for next year’s term schedule. “The feedback we’ve gotten so far this year about the reduction to a four-week Spring Term is over- whelming,” Ruscio declared in a recent release on the Washington and Lee website. “To capitalize on this success, Spring Term 2011 will be only 12 days long.” Students will experience “fully engaging” courses, such as Chi- nese 327: History ofthe Egg Roll and Music 271: The Complete Works of Celine Dion. Each course will meet for at least 16 hours a day. The dining hall will not be expanding its hours of operation to accommo- date students. Many courses will require additional fees. One journalism course will require students to purchase HD video cameras~ students will not be permitted to keep the extra equipment after the course is over. Not all courses will disclose these costs before registration. Other courses will involve travel around the United States. Professor Harlan Beckley is planning a poverty class in which students will live on the streets of Camden, NJ. for a week. Students will pay over $1,000 for this trip, which does not pro- vide food or lodging. “It’s an engaging experience that I know most W&L students will be inter- ested in,” remarked Beckley. “Undergraduates at this school have grown tired of going to Gos- hen every weekend,” he said. The professor expects around 40 or 50 students to try to get into his course, though onlytwelve spots are available. In fact, for the 1,700 under- graduates who will be at W&L next spring, only 450 spots will be available in a total of 32 courses. Many of those courses will be offered by the Russian department. Ruscio believes that limiting the options available to students will force them to truly achieve a liberal arts education. “If these kids really wanted to learn math or physics, they’d have gone to MIT,” he said. “They want broader horizons, and we’re happy to oblige.” To this end, Ruscio is also eliminating the Spring Option. “There’s nothing that an intem- ship in New York or Washington can teach our students that can’t be learned right here in Rock- bridge County.” Besides the poverty courses that put students in realistic situa- tions of poverty, all other courses involving travel, such as Spring Term Abroad, will be canceled. A source from the faculty said none of the faculty were actually consulted before Ruscio made this decision about the new spring term. “Ruscio knows best,” said this professor, who preferred to remain anonymous. When asked what they thought about these new Spring Term plans, every W&L student re- plied, “It sucks.” Job Opening Undergraduate Admissions Counselor The Washington and Lee Office of Undergraduate Admissions announces an opening for Admissions Counselor. Responsibilities include managing a recruitment territory and travel schedule, conducting group information sessions and interviews, and evaluating admission applications. Other duties will be assigned based on the selected candidate’s background and skills. Evening and weekend work is expected during the academic year, especially during peak application reading and travel seasons. A Bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and the willingness to commit to the position for a minimum of two years are required. Strong communication skills and demonstrated organizational abilities are expected. The successful candidate will be both willing and able to work as part of a highly successful admissions team, yet will be capable of creative self-direction. Preference will be given to W&L graduates. Interested candidates should apply for the position through W&L’s Human Resources website (go.wlu.edu/jobs) no later than Monday, March 29, 2010. A W&L Employment Application, a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references are required. l OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_003.2.txt WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY THE RINo—TUM PHI. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010 BY THE STUDENTS AND FOR THE STUDENTS SINCE 1897 VOLUME CXIII, NUMBER 18 Finding a match W&L students band together to help with a junior 3 battle against leukemia By Allison Chopin MANAGING EDITOR The Alphi Phi Alpha fraternity partnered with the American Cancer Society to host a bone mar- row drive in the Commons on Friday in honor of a Washington and Lee student who is battling cancer. Junior Erica Regester was diagnosed with leu- kemia in high school and declared cancer-free in 2008. But in December, she relapsed and has been undergoing treatments again. She is currently in need of a bone marrow transplant. The drive on Friday allowed members of the W&L community to add their names to the bone marrow registry. By doing this, they could become a match for a cancer patient in need, such as Regester. Students who participated saw the drive as a chance put their names out there as potential “I would hope that if I was in a position where I needed something like this, other people... would be willing to I overcome their fears... ’ RANDI WILSON, first-year donors who could save a patient’s life. “I would hope that ifl was in a position where I needed something like this, that other people like me would be willing to overcome their fears to do the same,” said first-year Randi Wilson. Wilson said she was interested when she saw the posters around campus that shared Regester’s story instead of just asking people to sign up for a donation drive. “It meant a lot more that they put a name and a face to the bone marrow drive,” she said. Participating in the drive was a simple, l5-min- ute process. Those interested visited the Commons, filled out a form, and had their cheeks swabbed. The tissue sample taken from the saliva is used to match the donor with potential patients who need a transplant. By signing up, donors agreed that they would be willing to donate to any patient in need. The goal was to have 100 students, faculty and staff sign up for the drive, said Sean Bates, advisor for Alpha Phi Alpha. The event was held from 9 am. to 4 p.m., and Bates said students were lining up to participate as early as 8 a.m. By 2:30, nearly 70 had signed up. Regester was active in last year’s Relay for Life, a fundraiser for cancer patients. She gave a talk about her experience with cancer at the event, and she also started the shaved head contest. For the contest, people donated money to vote for a male professor, and the winning professor would have to shave his head. Losing one’s hair is one of the painful experi- ences that come with battling cancer, so Regester wanted to illuminate this reality as well as start a fun competition, she said last year. The contest raised over $500. Regester could not be reached for comment this past weekend. » Congratulations to the Mocl_( Tri_al Team on making it to Nationals. The tournament will beon Apr. 17 and 18. Good luc_k in Memphis! Less noise, shorter parties? New ordinance calls for quieter nights, but could better student-neighbor relations By Lizz Dye STAFF WRITER The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing this Monday, March 22 at 7 pm. and passed a proposed new county noise ordinance. This noise ordinance was passed as a result from years of com- plaints from residents who live near students and have suffered from the noise and trash that students make. Particular sections of the ordinance which may affect students are listed below: Article IV, Section 4-40 ofthe or- dinance states that “at certain levels, noise can be detrimental to the health, welfare, safety, peace, and quality of life of the citizens of the county, and in the public interest, noise should be controlled. It is, therefore, the policy ofthe County to reduce noise in the county and to prohibit certain unnecessary, excessive, harmful and annoying noises.” _ The ordinance defines “noise” as “any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.” Section 4-43 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person, on Sunday through Thursday between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the fol- lowing day, and on Friday and Satur- day between the hours of l l :59 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day: (I) To use, operate or play any radio, phonograph, television, record, compact disc or tape player, musical instrument, loudspeaker, sound am- plifying equipment or other machine or device capable of producing or re- producing sound in such a manner or with such volume or duration that it is plainly audible: (i) inside the con- fines of the dwelling unit, house or apartment of another person or (ii) at 50 or more feet from the device. (2) To create or allow noise from talking, yelling, shouting, whis- tling or singing, or any combination thereof, that is plainly audible either inside the confines of the dwelling unit, house or apartment of another person or at 50 or more feet from the source(s) of the noise, when the noise is generated from a gathering of ten or more people.” Additionally: (1) Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a Class 3 mis- demeanor for the first offense. Any person who violates any provision ofthis article within one (1) year af- ter a previous conviction under this article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any person who com- mits a third or subsequent violation of any provision ofthis article within one (1) year after a previous convic- tion shall be guilty ofa Class I mis- demeanor. Senior Matt Hutton, one of the leaders of the Campus-Community Coalition, believes that this is a step in the right direction towards im- proving student-neighbor relations. He says that there “has always been tension between non-student neigh- bors and students. In the past, stu- dents weren’t really aware that many of the residents in the neighborhoods they live aren’t exclusively students, but also families and adults withjobs. The Campus-Community Coalition tries to promote this awareness to students because many neighbors are upset about students being too loud and messy.” He says that this new ordinance was not supposed to be targeted at other students, and in the end there were actually a few things that worked in students’ favors. First, neighbors are now more in favor of cooperating and working with stu- dents, and the Campus-Community Coalition has encouraged residents to call students’ houses before calling the police. Hutton said he would like to create a phone list to give to resi- dents, and to encourage students to develop good relationships with their neighbors. In addition, the county sheriffs hope that they will not get so many calls to go to students’ houses late at night because these calls strain their services and they would rather direct their resources elsewhere. Hutton believes that these chang- es made by the Board of Supervisors are very minor and though they may seem like a slap in the face, he does not think students have any reason to worry since the noise is only lim- ited until ll p.m. on the weekdays. Furthermore, he believes that as long as students are willing to cooperate with their resident neighbors, there should not be any problems and hopefully improve the tensions that have occurred for years. New rules for noise - What is noise? It is “any sound which 7. annoys or disturbs humans.” 0 The new ordinance will be’ in effect dur- ing the hours of 11- p.m. to 8 a.m. Sun- day through Thurs- day, and from 11:59 . p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday through Saturday - Noise should not be heard in another house or 50+ ft from the source The first violation is a Class 3 misde- meanor - If violated again within one year, it becomes a Class 2 misdemeanor 0 If violated for a third time within the same year, it becomes a Class 1 misdemeanor Wind wallops frosh lot Meteorological phenomenon known as a wind shear fells trees, damages cars By Katy Stewart STAFF WRITER Last Monday morning at 8 a.m., a wind shear accompanying a rain- storm wreaked havoc on the north- ern part of campus. The powerful meteorological phenomenon tore down trees and caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to cars in the freshman lot. Wind shears, such as Monday’s, usually accompany tornadoes and hailstorms, and fonn a narrow gust of intense wind. Mike Carrnagnola, the head of Facilities Management, said that the storm was an “oddball high pressure and low pressure event where the conditions came together enough to literally snap trees in half.” The shear “ripped a line straight through the area,” Carrnagnola said. “The good news is that it was not through the middle of campus.” The Pavilion, athletic fields and rope course were all affected by the shear. The batting cage at the base- ball field was “picked up and blown around,” Carmagnola said, and the ropes course needs to be put back to- gether. However, “amazingly, not a building was damaged,” he said. The biggest concern was the freshman parking lot. The shear act- ed “almost like a buzz saw” cutting trees in half, and four cars parked along the edge of the lot were nearly totaled by fallen trees. Another car was damaged by a lacrosse goal that was thrown by the wind into the back of the vehicle. “A couple [cars] were fairly severe... and we have allowed the more severely damaged vehicles to park temporarily in the garage,” said Jeff Hanna, Executive Director of Communications and Public Af- fairs. COURTESY OF JEFF HANNA Carinagnola got the call about the damage at 8:10 a.m. Monday, and he and his team immediately started to secure the area. Within 24 hours, the blocked roadways and blocked access to the freshman lot were cleared. The next biggest goal was to no- tify the students whose cars were affected, and get in touch with their insurance providers. “We are assisting them [students] with the reports,” said Hanna. Pho- tos were taken and an assessor came to determine insurance costs and li- ability. Carmagnola is not involved with was an ‘Act of God,’ so they’re not paying for it, and that it’s not covered by the University’s insurance,” one of the affected students said. This same student was told that their es- timated vehicular damage amounted to $13,000. The email, from Stepha- nie Arbanas, Assistant Treasurer, ad- vised students to “please report the damage to your personal/family in- surance company to file a claim.” At this point, these students are not sure how or where their cars will be fixed, or who will pay for it. Despite the inconvenience and expenses, this student has a realis- Fallen trees damaged cars in the freshman parking lot last Monday morning. Deemed an “act of God,” the wind shear nearly totaled four cars. W&L’s insurance coverage, but he said that determining liability is an ongoing discussion. “We got an email saying that it tic attitude about the situation. “My mom told me that there’s nothing I can do about it, and is just glad I’m safe.” OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_004.2.txt 4 ° THE RING-TUM PHI MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010 opinions Health care ‘reform’ is no doubt Obama’s biggest blunder Only eight more months until November, the month that Democrats will get the political comeuppance they deserve By Abel Delgado co LU M NIST After regaining his impres- sive sense of arrogancewan ar- rogance that could make the last two arrogant presidents look as humble as Mother Theresa— President Obama decided to cynically challenge all those who dare to disagree with him. “Go for it,” our president said, regarding attempts torepeal the health care bill, “Be my guest.” Well, Mr. President, only if you insist. Mr. President, please stop calling the recent health care legislation “reform.” It does not “amend or improve by change of form or removal of faults or abuses.” It is an abuse of power on both your part and the part of anyone who voted in favor of it after taking an oath to protect the Constitution. American government much better than we think Where exactly in the Consti- tution does the federal govem- ment gain the right to force citi- zens to buy a good or servicejust because they are alive? ideas, taking $570,000,000,000 out of Medicare, a government entitlement program that may be bankrupt by the end of the decade, to fund a new govem- mere thought of it was enough to turn Virginia red again, give Re- publicans charge of New Jersey and gain a senatorial seat in Mas- sachusetts, of all places. “How about using some of the most ridiculous accounting this side of Enron? That was a great idea. Anyone who actually believes Obam- acare will cut the deficit must be on some very strong medication. ’ I I guess the individual man- date is such a great idea it does not need Constitutional justifica- tion. For all the talk of your pre- decessor ignoring the Constitu- tion—which he did a few times too many—your supporters are acting as if it never existed. Here are some other great ment entitlement program few people want. Medicare may be poorly run but at least it’s popu- lar among the electorate. This new legislation, which to the discredit of your legacy has been dubbed “Obamacare,” is by no means popular. A year of poll- ing and elections prove this. The If you and your followers think you know better than the majority of the American people, if you think you know what is good for us and we do not, then you are in for a sad awakening come November. How about using some of the most ridiculous accounting this side of Enron? That was a great idea. Anyone who actually be- lieves Obamacare will cut the deficit must be on some very strong medication. Another great idea by your companions in Congress, appar- ently completely defecating on the traditional legislative pro- cess is in these days. Reconciliation has been used quite often, but exclusively for budgetary matters. Is Obamacare a purely budgetary matter? No, but since the rules of the Senate meant the bill would not pass, then your cohorts simply ignored the rules, just like you ignored the will ofthe people. That’s an excellent precedent to set in a representative democ- racy. I can keep on going with the many ways Obamacare is worse than the dysfunctional system we had prior to it, but the opposing side will obviously not listen to reason. They will call my side, the side with millions of Republi- cans, Democrats, and indepen- dents who wanted real reform but recognize government slime when they see it, extremists. They will use the hate-filled words of the few to stereotype the understandable concern felt by the many. Fortunately for us, this will not work. We live in a democra- cy with regularly scheduled elec- tions, and those who supported Obamacare will come to learn that votes have consequences. Immature, unappreciative, and obsessed with partisanship, Americans still have it better than European governments By Hal Bozarth COLUMNIST A purple America? We’re all the same~young and whining, that is. At first glance, today’s Amer- ica has never been more divided. All of her cities and coasts vote for the Democrats, while rural states and the South lean toward Republican candidates. The right and left pull toward opposite ends of the political spectrum, threatening to tear the country in two. Conservatives scream that Barack Obama is a socialist Muslim threatening to bring the Red Menace home to our heart- land, while Liberals spout off about George Bush creating a quasi-fascist state oppressed by the Patriot Act. Cry me a river. Can’t anybody ever be satisfied with things as they are? No. Not in this country, at least. President Obama has been racketing up his ‘post-partisan’ rhetoric of late — he, along with his fellow Democratic wielders of power, emphatically assert that partisan politics are prevent- ing the US from reaching its full potential; from pulling away from the recession; from mov- ing forward in the perceived race against China. What he really means to say is, “Waaah, I want all of my stuff done!” This feeling of frustration MANAGING NEWS OPINIONS ARTS & LIFE SPORTS COPY ASST. COPY EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS DESIGN EDITOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER BUSINESS MANAGER DISTRIBUTION STAFF LEE CAMPUS. 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President Bush wanted (and, for all intents and purposes, got) the full support of Con- gress in going to war against our post-9/ll enemies. President Clinton, like Obama, wanted a nationalized component of healthcare. Reagan and Bush, Sr., want- ed to present a united front against the ever-desperate Soviet Empire. What most Americans fail to realize (or, at least, publicly acknowledge) is that the United States is unified to an extraordi- nary degree. As a young democracy, the United States still maintains an attitude based in immaturity: Americans all know what is right, what is wrong, and what should be done. We don’t question if we’re correct or ifthere even is a ‘right’ way to do things. We all have an answer for every issue facing our nation, even if those answers vary dra- matically from person to person, party to party, class to class. Take, for example, the Mus- lim world. The conservative right impugns the Middle East for harboring terrorists, threat- ening Israel, declaring Holy War on Christianity, and for (in Iran’s case) Inenacing the United States and her allies with poten- tial nuclear arsenals. The left, similarly, vilifies the Caliphate over its treatment of women, homosexuals, teenagers and the A working class. Looking at China’s rise to worldwide prominence, both ends of the American political spectrum see China as an antag- onist. However, each views the alleged problem through seem- ingly disparate perspectives: unionist liberals bemoan the loss lumberjacks. We, as Americans, know what is to be done. Our problems lie not in what to do, how to do it or even whether or not to do anything at all but in actually do- ing it. As a result of our immaturity, the only realistic way to change “What mostAmericans fail to realize (or, at least, publicly acknowledge) is that the United States is unified to an extraordinary degree. ofjobs to the penniless Chinese laborer, while conservatives see in Red China the same peril they felt before Reagan tore down the Berlin Wall. Our similarities extend past international politics, too. If you travel anywhere in the coun- try, from San Francisco’s Cas- tro Street to Fred Phelps’ To- peka, Kansas, you will be told that something is going wrong in America and that you must change your ways. Christians believe that the ‘degradation’ of American so- ciety will bring the wrath of God down upon us—unless, of course, we ban gay marriage, abortion, divorce, single parent- hood, cosmetic surgery and Hol- lywood. Environmentalists believe that the ‘degradation’ of the en- vironment will bring the wrath of Nature down upon us in the form of rising sea levels, drastically changing climates, and monthly Katrina-like hurricanes~unless, of course, we ban SUVs, air con- ditioning, carbon dioxide, coal, airplanes, factories, mines, and liotheecilior anything or to break any dead- lock is to use force, be it eco- nomic or populist. In America, might makes right. Thankfully, we have one of the world’s most flexible gov- ernments at our disposal——other- wise, we may have already had more than one civil war. Europeans face much more divisive arguments within their mature democracies. They don’t know what to dc%or even if anything is to be done at all. Britain and France, espe- cially, are at a point in their na- tional lives where government can openly ask: “Is there even a ‘right’ way anymore?” They hesitate to look down at anyone except the most blatant of the world’s offenders: even then, they only begin to act in earnest when their national goals are directly threatened. When they finally choose to act, they remain lethargic in the face of public self-loathing: the Falk- land Islands question causes Britons to think ofthemselves as the Imperialist wrongdoer, and debates about who is considered a citizen of France are making slow progress even in the face of a burgeoning Algerian immi- grant population. Western Europe (Russia, Po- land and the like are a different matter) faces one philosophi- cal quandary after another. The United Kingdom questions its very existence. Why isn’t it just England, Scotland, Wales and (Northern) Ireland? Why aren’t they sepa- rate? Are the English holding their massive swords to the col- Iective Celtic throat, as they have done for hundreds ofyears? Ifso, that isn’t a very nicething to do. France, Germany and the smaller ontinental nations look on, confused, as their sovereign- ty is thrown into the ring and pitted against the massive Euro- pean Union. What leverage does Belgium have to play against the Euro? Should it even remain indepen- dent? The United States has the luxury of being able to do any- thing—~and wanting, very badly, to do something. Domestic popular opinion is the only thing steering the coun- tiy, and I’m not sure we appreci- ate this fact. America is truly an independent nation: these united states have a world of possibili- ties laid out in front ofthem, and need only pick a favorite. Whatever it is, though, no- body will be happy. An open challenge to the Cadavers Student offers the secret society a chance to regain the Cadavers ’honor I To the Cadaver Society, This is an open letter formal- ly challenging you. Over the last few years we have been in a contest, seem- ingly unknown to you. I have acquired four of your banners, re—hanging a number of them, and this year I have unmasked Cyrus McCormick. The score currently stands at five — me, zero — you. I It seems that there is nothing you can do which I can’t undo. As such, I wish to ofl°er you a challenge, a chance to save the meager scrap of respect you’re still clinging to. I challenge you to hang a ban- ner somewhere on campus and keep‘ it. hanging for two nights in a row. The time of the hang- ing of this banner, and the two following nights, must be dur- ing regular school days - break and finals will not count. If you hang the banner during night time, that night shall not count as the first night, but rather the next two nights will satisfy the requirement. Additionally, the banner must -be in a highly visible place. All your previous locations of the last few years have been per- fectly acceptable locations to hang them. In the unlikely chance that you are able to do so, you will reclaim some of your lost re- spect from both myself and the W&L society as a whole. However, in the event that I succeed in this contest, I shall be given a key to the Cadaver tunnels or some other manner of reward, possibly a check? I remind you, though, that‘ this , contest is not about me — but " about reclaiming the respect that you’ve lost. Not hanging a banner will be ‘ seen as an act of acquiescence to my superiority. This is not an April Fool’s Joke — this is a chance to regain your respect. Robert Uhlman ‘ 12 OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_005.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010 THE RING-TUM PHI '5 UNNERSITY LIBRARY WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSIW LEXINGTON. VA 24450 MAR TE; 47: Eillll opinions Spring cleaning and reviewing the articles that didn’t work After cleaning out his closet, Stockton Bullitt reviews some of the opinion ideas which couldn ’t be made into articles By Stockton Bullitt OPINIONS EDITOR Spring cleaning is finally here, and thanks to this beautiful- ly dreadful rain that will shower Lexington for the week, I finally have time to attend to the quag- mire that is my bedroom. ‘ I know that guys are ste- I reotypically messy and usually when they have a few clothes on the ground, the guy’s girlfriend or mom beams as she rolls her eyes and throws those shirts on the hamper. However, I take messiness to gargantuan heights. I have a carpet of stained and dirtied clothes, coupled with sheets that would probably be turned down by Goodwill. You could say that I’m messy because I’m lazy, but au con- traire, I simply love the spring cleaning process. I love taking an afternoon off to rediscover shirts I forgot I owned, random singles and maybe even some unopened drinks. The only problem with spring cleaning is actually getting my lazy ass to start cleaning. It seems way too arduous to drag myself away from the umpteenth game of Hearts to actually do some- thing with my life. However, once I finish that cleaning I have a nice sense of accomplishment. So that’s what I’m doing this week for my opinion article: a little spring cleaning. l’m drag- ging out all of my failed topic ideas, dusting them off and then reminding myself why I wanted to write about them in the first place. But there is a reason these ideas ended up lodged in be- tween the futon and the moldy Five Guys in the first place. I’ll make sure I remind you guys of why I threw these topics out. Time to close out of Hearts and get started: “How Sororities Greet the Morning” Why I liked the idea: There’s some easy comedy here. Every sorority has a pretty well-known stereotype, and any time you can insult a large group of peoplejust so you can look better by default, you have to do it. Plus, I just . wanted to treat women at W&L the same as men. Why I threw it out: I know it’s a little selfish ofme, but I al- ready have enough women at this school who detest my existence. I don’t need too many more. Plus, I can handle angry fraternity brothers: I’ll just get eye surgery. But the only thing in this world scarier than an angry sorority sis- ter is my mom without coffee. “2/3 the Fun” (i.e., new spring term sucks) Why I liked the idea: I have heard many complaints around campus from people who didn’t get into any of the classes they wanted, who can’t afford the class they want to take and who were irate that first-years went first when sophomores went last. Plus, that one journalism profes- sor’s letter to the editor about cancelling his class made the room... uh... a little dusty. Why I threw it out: I would have to do actual research for this article. People would need to be emailed. Questions would need to be asked. I would actu- ally have to do some digging. Look, I’m no superhero, so Ijust stuck with the fake joumalism section ofthe newspaper. “Cancun Sucks in February” (i.e., our spring break sucks) Why I liked the idea: Spring Break, like Natty and II a.m. class, seems like one ofthose col- lege experiences youjust have to experience before you graduate. Why I threw it out: I don’t watch nearly enough MTV to write 800 on the social benefits of body shots in Venus Beach, Florida. “Suck It, Republicans” (Health Care trash—taIking) Why I liked the idea: As a dirty liberal, I unfortunately cele- brated the passing of health care, and it would’ve been nice just to rub it in a little. Lately, l’ve goaded some Repbulicans into complaining about it loudly and it sounds like music to my ears. Why I threw it out: Convinc- ing Jarrett Brotzman and Abel Delgado that health care what- ever-you-want-to-call-it isn’t the legislative equivalent to Cher- nobyl is like trying to convince SPEAK it’s 1 in 5. “7 a.m.... Thanks, Registrar” (registration times are too evil) stead. You win again, Registrar. “Fancy Dress is Just Not That Into You” Why I liked the idea: I have a few qualms with Fancy Dress. One, l’ve already been to prom and I don’t need to go to four more that are even more geared toward women. I mean, is next year’s theme going to be “Must Love Dogs?” Two, tens of thou- sands on a four-hour dance? Three, unless I’m in a relation- ship, why would I want to pay $150 for two tickets, $75 for two dinners, $50 for a tux and another “So that is what I ’m doing this week for my opinion article: a little spring cleaning. 1 ’m dragging out all ofmyfailed topic ideas, dusting them ofi’ and then reminding myself why I wanted to write about them in the first place. ” Why I liked the idea: I would rather register for classes at 1:15 a.m. on a Friday night (or Sat- urday morning) than sign up for classes before the sun comes up on Monday. I thought I came to college for a four-year hiatus from sleep deprivation, but the Registrar would rather remind me what being 16 is like. Want to give me braces, too? Why I threw it out: Like so- rority girls and Republicans, the Registrar can really mess up your life ifyou get on its bad side. I’m hoping to graduate before 2020, and the only way I’m doing so is by avoiding too much confron- tation with the registrar. Also, I would’ve written the article, but I needed to catch up on sleep in- $75 for a weekend’s worth ofal- cohol just so I can get shut down on the Pumptown dance floor? Why I threw it out: Point number three is already getting me into trouble and expanding on that topic will only dig the hole deeper. Plus, messing with a tradition that’s over a century old is a terrible idea. Right, Jefferson Davis? “One on One with LexPo” Why I liked this idea: I think it’s high time that we start getting on good terms with LexPo. Nei- ther the police nor the students likes feeling like we attend Kent State. We can try and work some stuff out, can’t we? Yes we can! Why I threw it out: Around sundown, I was walking over to the station for the interview. Be- ing a solo W&L student without the sun to defend me, I was im- mediately given a Drunk in Pub- lic ticket. “W&L’s Wednesday Nightlife” Why I liked the idea: Fol- lowing three anonymous guys around campus on a Wednesday night, seeing how they enjoy the mid-week party. One of them would’ve played World of War- craft the entire time while the other two would’ve no doubt gotten themselves into trouble. Why I threw it out: Lawyers stepped in. Apparently, .I’m sup- posed to tell them first. Now I have another restraining order to add to my repertoire! “The Joy of Disney” Why I liked the idea: For some strange reason, I had a headache on Sunday morning. I was in a crappy mood until I fiipped the channel to “Mon- sters, Inc.” This not only cheered me up, but completely made my morning. I would’ve strung out a couple hundred words about how secretly good movies like “Up” and “Ratatouille” were, but... Why I threw it out: I remem- bered that if I’m going to talk about kids’ movies this much, I’ll probably need to register with the state first. “How to pull an all-nighter at W&L” Why I liked the idea: There are certain strategies that can re- ally help you pull an all-nighter at W&L, but only a few know about them or put them into practice. These include waiting for the first caffeinated beverage until at least midnight. how to keep yourself awake at the next day‘s ll a.m. class and how to get annoying people away from your study group. Why I threw it out: Pulling an all-nighter makes you incredibly lazy the next day, and since I’m running on one right now, I know for certain that there was no way that I could do the research and then write the ensuing article. That is, without transferring to Columbia. “KD getting Kwan next year” Why I liked the idea: This is an underrated story, in my opinion. There were quite a bit of people who made a big deal about the Kwan changing hands last year, and for it to simply be passed on again after one year could’ve drawn a bigger reaction. Why I threw it out: The last person who made too big of a deal about the Kwan got punched in the face. “The Monopoly Money Theo- rem” (i.e., why swiping it home doesn’t count for anything) Why I liked the idea: I’m positive that pretty much every- one at this school has figured this out, butjust in case you haven’t. It would’ve been nice to do a shopping guide to the Bookstore when you don’t have to worry about the repercussions until June. Why I threw it out: I didn’t want my parents to find out that my $12 pen was really a $2 pen and “The Hangover.” “Even One Letter to the Editor is Too Many” Why I liked the idea: Just like you, I got pretty exasper- ated from having to edit sexual assault article letters week after week. There were better ways to go about that whole process, and back in the fall, I had a few good ideas. Why I threw it out: Every time I fill up a girl’s beer, I don’t want her to think the foam is fizz. Furthermore, I think we’ve had enough sexual assault for at least a couple of months. Do you re- ally want another four issues of debate? I thought not. I’d much rather talk about something in- teresting, like the Registrar! WASHINGTON ANDL3 Lil $UNIVERSITY STORE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS DO YOU WANT CASH FOR SPRING BREAK? Finished exams? Before heading home, hnng J/0%?‘ hooks to the UNIVERSITY S TORE / CASH for your books! (up to 50% of value of books) Help your school provide more used, lower priced books for future terms! Buyback will take place in the Elrod Commons Atrium for 8 days! Thursday& Friday, April8&9. . . . . . . . 9-6 /’ Saturday,Apri110................ 10-4 Monday thru Friday, April 12-16 . . . . . . . 9 - 6 OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_006.2.txt 6 MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010 - THE RING-TUM PHI V);A3'£" l r'T*.=>.vT9\":~t.i ntaawaau .m is an A °‘~‘-W‘ a rts &I if e No words in the vernacular... FD Check out these stunning shots of the crowd, band and ‘spectacular, spectacular ’dec0ratz'0ns at this year is‘ ball gaunt“ any ‘ The Warner Center was decked out in red and flashing lights for the Moulin Rouge-themed Fancy Dress Ball on Saturday. crowds danced to the sounds of Trademark and DJ Ryan in the two gyms. STEELE BURROW/ Staff Photographer H 1 th 5,,.,,,,, f,,, .,,,,,,,,,,, Crossword of the Week By Findley Merritt _ STAFF WRITER It’s All Part of the Game by Neville L. F ogarty Career Services is on a mission Shupe explained that networking F th 1 t. t th. 1 . rt h. d t bl to refute misconceptions. services such as Joblink. Colonnade or 6 S0 u Ion 0 IS pull 6’ V181 p lcrosswor S’ um r'Com' It’s taken new initiatives, added Connection and Liberal Arts Career _ ACROSS 2 3 4 5 o 7 3 classes and workshops and re- Network are always available to vamped its promotional campaign W&L students. 1 Lovers‘ conflict N 15 E10 educate Vi./ashington and Lee stu- She said that ‘there isn’t afinal 5 Uses eBay ents about its services. endpoint to the job search—it s a _ Director Beverly Lorig and As- continuous process. 9 What 3 Poker Pro mlght 53)’ sociate Director Liz Shupe say they But to alleviate the panic mode, 14 Part of Cambodia's capital believe there are four main miscon- Lorig and Shupe suggested that stu- 15 What “me things can mean ceptions about Career Services and dents visit Career Services as early thejob search process. as possible so that there’s less pres- 16 Memoir "___ Be Not Proud" The first is that Career Services sure by senior year. 17 Falklands War Side gets students jobs. They recommended that students Shupe explained that, instead, the talk to professionals in career fields 19 one goes for $250 staff focuses on preparing students they’re interested in. 20 Crowded Bible message to take initiative and seek their own They also said students shouldn’t 22 Mud hole career path. just rely on the Career Service Web “I love those who come in and site, but they should also personally 23 State Capital named for a say, ‘I’m clueless!”’ Shupe said. meet with employers visiting cam- president Career Services teaches students pus. 24 K66 out how to evaluate their interests and The third misconception Shupe p then individually search for ajob. and Lorig mentioned was that ma- 25 "Mosquito Fleet" member Lorig explained that they start by jors dictate careers. _ 30 Capital of Ghana a self-assessment to help students To refute that, Career Services _ _ figure out who they are. implemented a new program called 33 Bo1go'hke Shade Then, they offer students the nec- “Value of Liberal Arts.” 35 Glad essary tools to begin their search. They do a job profile on alumni 36 Florencég river For instance, Career Services for each department, although each ‘ offers major and career exploration alumnus’s major at W&L might not 37 Crowded elevator message classes. have ertained to his or her current - one Of them, “True Life; ]’m career? 40 itehhen Hawkmg or Alan 2 Ross in '90s elections 32 Psalm that's the longest Bible Graduating,” teaches seniors about Shupe said the last misconcep- urmg 3 peeved chapter networking, interviews and the gen— tion is, “We’re only here for the 41 At a dilemma 4 Cliff Huxtablels Son 33 Subculture of angsty teens eraljob search process. commerce kids.” 42 some Italian leaders " ” _ _ Lorig, the professor, stresses They stressed that Career Ser- _ 5 "Na na na na na na na na ___l" 34 Proud Mary bands famlharly the human element in those classes vices is for all class years and all 43 Southern Mexlcan State 6 Itls Wrapped up with a Tm]-anr, 35 Sought office rather than relying on technology to majors. 45 ER workers _ ' . get ajob. This misconception influenced 46 D h I k rt f l.k 7 "____ kn0W Ill" 38 Donny or Mane Osmohd She said that students make the their new public relations cam- h_Ogt at O0 S S0 0 1 e a 8 Sports figures? 39 Way to be cut mistake of uploading their resumes paign. lppo . - - on Monstencom to 25 jobs, but they Lorig explained that they want 50 Roswell vehicle 9 Pre'ChnstmaS Season 42 Tlme for a rotémon? forget to focus on personal connec- to be more accessible and visible to 52 E1iOt,S “cruelest month” 10 Pope who wrote "Tome" 44 Former Dolphlhs fullback tions. students on campus. _ 11 Easter E R0“ Site Larry “This reliance on technology— This year they recruited W&L 53 Crowded message from this I ‘ gg 45 Singers Jones and Reese it’s assumed it’s the only way. 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OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_007.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 29,2010 THE RING-TUM PHI ° 7 sports Generals hold strong in Fab Five Tourney After a loss to UChicago, W&L women is tennis defeated Skidmore and Emory at the Mary Washington-hosted tournament By Jayna Johns STAFF WRITER The No. 6-ranked Washington and Lee women’s tennis team took on a col- lection of impressive teams last week, resulting in an up—and-down week. The Generals lost 5-4 to the University of Chicago on Wednesday; however, they defeated Skidmore 7-2 and Emory 5-4 during the Fab Five Tournament hosted by Mary Washington this weekend. UChicago came to W&L’s campus toting a No. 4 national ranking and the No. 1 and No. 6 players in the central region. Two of the bigger matches of the day were by sophomore Ellen Yeatman and senior Lauren Caire. Second-seeded Yeatman beat the No. 6 regional player in Jennifer Kung, 6-4, 6-4. Caire, the team’s No. 1 seed, nearly pulled off the upset against the region’s No. I player, Kendra Higgins. Caire battled down to the wire, taking the third set tiebreaker all the way to 11-9. The first two sets were also closely contended with scores of 6-4, 5-7. After Yeatman’s victory, the Gener- als were tied with UChicago at 3-3, and the back-and-forth trend continued with subsequent matches. The Generals’ No. 3 player, sopho- more Ann Morris, lost her match against Carmen Vaca Guzman, 6-3, 6-4. Sopho- more Lauren Lukas lost the No. 4 sin- gles match to Linden Li in another close match at 3-6, 6-2, 10-5. In the No. 5 match-up, sophomore Jen Snyder won her match decisively, 6- 2, 6-4. Senior captain Blair Brzeski, who finished out the line-up at the No. 6 spot, also won her match, facing a tough 7-6 first set, but dominating in the second, 6-0. In doubles, only the No. 2 duo was able to pull out their match. Morris and Lukas teamed to down UChicago’s Kung and Li, 8-4. No.1 doubles team, Caire and Yeatman fell 8-5, and the No. 3 team of Snyder and Brzeski lost 8-4. After the close loss to UChicago, the Generals went to the Fab Five Touma- ment, held by Mary Washington, where they downed 22nd-ranked Skidmore by a team score of 7-2 on Friday. In singles competition, Yeatman won her No. 1 singles match, 6-4, 6-2. Sec- ond seeded Morris posted the lone sin- gles loss, falling behind 6-0, 1-6, 6-0 in a lopsided match. Lukas won her No. 3 singles match, 6-7, 7-5, 10-3. Lukas came back from a first set disappointment for the win. Snyder put away her No. 4 singles match, 6-1, 6-2, and Brzeski posted a similar victory of 6-2, 6-1 in the No. 5 singles match-up. First-year Sallie Grif- fin posted a tough victory in the No. 6 spot, taking down Skidmore’s player 6- 2, 5-7, 10-6. Doubles competition also saw only one W&L loss. The No. 1 doubles team of Caire and Yeatman fell to Danika Ro- bison and Nataly Mendoza, 8-4. But No. 2 doubles team Morris and Lukas won 8-2, and No. 3 team Snyder and Brzeski also won 8-2. Saturday continued the tournament with a match against No. 2-ranked Em- ory. It was a tough opponent, but W&L came out in the lead, 5-4. Much of the excitement stemmed from two singles matches. Caire defeat- ed the reigning DIII singles champion Larne McManigle with a solid score of 6-4, 6-3 in the No. 1 spot. Lukas took her No. 4 singles match to three sets before securing not only her individual victory, but also the team’s victory. Lukas fin- ished off her opponent 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. Yeatman, playing in the No. 2 spot, also won her match 6-3, 6-2. W&L saw losses in the No. 3 , No. 5, and No. 6 spots. Morris, playing at the No.3 spot, fell 6-1, 6-0, No. 5 Snyder lost 6-1, 6-2, and No. 6 Brzeski, dropped 6-0, 6-3. In doubles, Yeatman and Caire teamed for a close 8-6 victory, as did the No. 2 team of Lukas and Morris, who won their match 8-4. No. 3 double team Snyder and Brzeski fell short, 8-6. Sunday brought No. 17 Johns Hop- kins for the Generals. The scores of the Sunday tennis matches against Johns Hopkins were not available by press time. Up-and-down week again for baseball The Generals knocked oflNo. 20 Shenandoah and Emory & Henry, but dropped a double-header to Hampden-Sydney By Stephen Peck STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee baseball team started the week strong, knocking off the 20th-ranked team in the nation and sweeping a double-header against Emory & Henry. But the Generals stum- bled toward the end of the week, losing two games to Hampden-Sydney. W&L’s offensive attack carried it to a 16-1 1 win over Shenandoah and two wins over E&H at 18-6 and 7-1. But the bats just went cold against Hampden-Sydney, and the Generals lost 6-4 and 3-0. Facing off against Shenandoah, the game looked to be a tense, low-scoring affair. Instead, a total slugfest broke out. W&L took a 6-1 lead in the third inning, thanks in part to four Shenandoah er- rors and a three-run home run by fresh- man catcher Luke Deary. This outburst chased Shenandoah starting pitcher Matt Griffin to the bench, starting a revolving door of Hornet pitchers for the rest of the game. Shenandoah had seven differ- ent players take the mound against the Generals and none of them had any luck halting the onslaught. The Generals used a three-run fourth inning and a two-run fifth to take an 11-4 lead. Shenandoah would eventually cut the margin to 1 1-8, but W&L put the nail in the coffin with a four-run seventh in- ning to stretch the final score to 16-1 1. The scoresheet was filled after this game was over. Senior catcher Will Lewis, senior first baseman Hunter Serenbetz and first-year shortstop Johna- than Stutts combined for eight hits. Serenbetz, Lewis, senior third baseman Jim Plantholt and Deary each had 3 runs batted in. Do-it-all second baseman, se- nior John Ditore, scored four times for W&L. Back to basics: the importance of the free throw It may not be the flashiest shot in the playbook, but good free throw- shooting can go a long way in the NCAA Tournament By Adam Cancryn c o L u M N I sr Jordan Crawford’s 30-foot three point- er to force overtime against Kansas State. Danero Thomas’s off-balance jumper to beat Vanderbilt. Chris Kramer’s weaving, left-handed layup to push Purdue into the Sweet 16. There has been no shortage of memorable plays in this year’s wild NCAA Tournament, and more are sure to come with the field whittled down to just four teams. But lost among the highlight packages and made-for-TV moments are the shots that put these players in position to play the hero: free throws. Free throws are often ignored as a ma- jor element of the game because, quite frankly, they’re boring. There is no dan- ger of a free throw getting blocked, no extraordinary athletic ability required, no opportunity for the high drama that has become a staple of college basketball. It’s just a 15-foot, uncontested set shot. Yet it is precisely that dull simplicity that makes these shots so crucial. At the free throw line, teams’ respective advan- tages and disadvantages are eliminated. Size, quickness, 3-point prowess, de- fensive skill, none of that matters when a player is on the charity stripe. It’s just make or miss. And in close games between evenly matched teams, everything hinges on those two possibilities. Through the Sweet 16 and the first clay of the Elite Eight, seven games were de- cided by 10 points or less. In six of those seven, the winning team shot the better free throw percentage. Playing for a spot in the Final Four, Butler was dominated by second-seeded Kansas State in nearly every aspect of the game. The Wildcats held the statistical advantage in shots, turnovers, steals and blocks, a product of swarming defense that forced Butler into numerous bad pos- sessions. But whenever that defense became a little too aggressive, the mid-major Bull- dogs took full advantage. Butler hit 14 of 20 free throws, effectively evening out the shot disparity. Kansas State, on the other hand, converted just seven of their 14 attempts. By doubling the number of made free throws, Butler stayed even with their more skilled foe, and eventu- ally pulled out the victory by, not coinci- dentally, seven points. In Saturday’s second Elite Eight match-up, West Virginia took down top- seeded Kentucky. Though the favorite had breezed through the early rounds by virtue of superior size and quickness at every position, that athleticism didn’t translate into any kind of competence at the line. The team converted just 55.2 percent of their free throws, while West Virginia made seven more shots and com- piled a better overall percentage (67.6 percent). Wins by Tennessee and Michigan State in the Sweet 16 followed the same pattern. Even the one anomaly, the dou- ble-OT Sweet 16 classic between Kansas State and Xavier, hinged on free throw performance. Though Xavier shot a better overall clip, the Wildcats converted four of five free throw attempts in the game’s waning moments, maintaining a margin that forced their opponent to respond with rushed three-pointers. Now, free throws are certainly not the only key to winning basketball games. Georgia Tech (86.4 percent) and BYU (83.3 percent) shot well from the line but could accomplish little else. They both found themselves so overrnatched that one statistical advantage could not out- weigh their numerous shortcomings. But in more evenly matched contests, free throws are not just a chance to score, The next day, the Generals came back home for a double-header against E&H. The Wasps were simply outmatched against a vastly superior W&L team. In game one, W&L continued its recent hobby of embarrassing the other team’s pitchers by exploding for 14 runs in the first four innings. Serenbetz started the Generals off with a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning and things just got better from there. Nine players had a hit and an RBI for W&L as they ran the final score up to 18-6. Lewis was 4-4 with two RBI and two runs, while Serenbetz finished 2-4 with three RBIs and two runs. Stutts and sophomore outfielder Mike Decembrino each added three hits and three RBIs. Sophomore second baseman Alston James clubbed a solo homer as well. but to put the opponent at a defensive disadvantage. Getting to the line first re- quires getting fouled, a development that is often more costly than the resulting points scored. In West Virginia’s win over Wash- ington, Huskies star Quincy Pondexter picked up three quick fouls and played just seven minutes in the first half. He would not score until after halftime and finished with seven total points, far below his 19.3 points per game average. Butler neutralized Syracuse standout Andy Rautins in the same way, forcing him to foul twice in the first half and limiting his minutes early. As a result, he never got into rhythm and attempted just nine shots, eight of which were three- point shots. He would finish with four fouls. Additionally, though Butler is the worst free-throw shooting team in the Final Four, their aggressiveness has al- lowed them to make up for their lack of efiiciency. They have taken, and made, the second-most free throws of the teams remaining. As the toumament’s final days ap- proach, there is no doubt each team will deliver their own memorable moment, whether it’s a buzzer beater, a half-court heave or any one of the limitless ways to put the ball through the hoop. But getting to that point, being in posi- tion to win or lose the game on a single play, will depend on who takes advantage of the easy points throughout the game. The team that makes their free throws Senior pitcher Chuck Davidson picked up his first win of the season. He worked five innings, allowing only five runs and eight hits, with five strikeouts. Sophomore pitcher Roger Strong threw six innings and allowed only one unearned run in the second game against E&H. He picked up the win and pushed his record up to 3-0 on the year. W&L took the lead for good in the third inning on an RBI single by James, which broke a. 1-1 tie. James was 2-2 with two walks, two RBIs, and two runs. Decembrino was 2-3 on the day. But W&L’s good fortune came to a screeching halt on Saturday as Hamp- den-Sydney swept a double-header from the Generals. HSC built a 6-1 lead going into the seventh inning. W&L mounted a mini-rally to make things interest- ing. RBI hits by Decembrino, Ditore and sophomore CJ Thompson brought the score to a 6-4 margin, but Hamp- den-Sydney would close the door from there. Game two was no better. Hampden- Sydney’s starting pitcher Ryan Daniel improved his season record to 5-2 after putting up six shutout innings. The Gen- erals managed a mere five hits in this contest, only three days after hanging a combined 41 runs on Shenandoah and E&H. The end of the week was a disap- pointment for the Generals, but it’s early wins were enough to boost the team to a winning record in ODAC play. W&L will host Southern Virginia University on Tuesday. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. Profiles i 12 Leadership: Laura Cavanaugb sponsibilities? when I started my career at W&L ignites my leadership drive. What has been one of pects of leadership at W&L? Particularly on the lacrosse my peers to do the same. What energizes you about " taking on leadership re- Knowing that the underclass— men look up to me as I did to the leaders of the senior class your most rewarding as- field, I enjoy motivating oth- ers to challenge themselves, both mentally and physically, to achieve what they once found impossible. These types of ac- complishments that build one's character in a way which ex- tends beyond the collegiate career. What legacy of leadership do you hope to leave for others who follow you here? When I leave Lee Chapel following graduation, I hope to have no regrets. I want to know that I achieved all of my academic, athletic and extracurricular goals while positively influencing Any words of advice for them? Celebrate the small victories and the rest will fall into place. Activities: Captain: woman's lacrosse team; Captains Council; Kappa Alpha Theta: social chair will cut down the nets next Monday. The team that doesn’t will have the entire off- season to practice their 15-foot set shot. lt’s that simple. OCR::/Vol_113/WLURG39_RTP_20100401/WLURG39_RTP_20100401_008.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2010 THE RING-TUM PHI ' 8 sports ondeck Mon Tues WED Tuuns FRI SM SUN at Mews """"“’d°" Guilford Sydney Lacrosse 1 p.m. 7 p.m. VS at VS W°m°fl'5 Roanoke Hoflins Lynchburg Lacrosse 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p_m_ 1 p.m. Vs at vs - R cl I h 1 Baseball swthem B"dg°' an 0 p ; Virginia water Macon 4 p_m_ 4 p'm' 1, 3 p.m. l . l Golf Riding at Mews Liberty Track and Invite new 9:30 a.m. at Women's Liberty T"‘F‘§:If‘,"" lnvlte 9:30 a.m. , at 1 Men's Bridge- ‘ Tennis water 3 p.m. 5 vs § women’s Williams I Tennis l 4 p.m. l in the numbers 1 The number of No. 1 seeds remaining in the NCAA tournament. The Duke University Bluedevils beat Baylor University on Sunday, 78-71, to earn a berth to the Final Four. No. 1 Syracuse University lost to No. 5 Butler, 59-63, on Thursday and No. 1 University of Kentucky fell to No. 2 West Virginia, 73-66. 2010 The first year Butler has earned a trip to the NCAA Final Four in school history. The Bulldogs defeated No. 2 Kansas State 63-56 on Saturday. Butler is the first No.5 seed to head to the Final Four since Michigan State made a run in 2005. 13 The combined number of points that make up Michigan State Uni- versity's winning margin in its four NCAA tournament games so far. Michigan State knocked off the No. 4—seeded University of Tennesse, 70-69, on Sunday. Raymar Morgan’s free throw with less then two seconds left gave the Spartans the victory. They are the only team from last year's Final Four to make it back. soapbox "One dude in Chicago told me it looks like one of Chewbacca’s body parts. lgave him a ball for that I} one. St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin on his infamous lengthy red beard. Franklin threw for an average of 91.2 mph on his fastball last year. Courtesy of espn.com. “This is probably the coolest thing that's ever hap- pened in my life.” Butler University basketball player Ronald Nored on his team’s 63-56 upset over Kansas State University. The win earned the Bulldogs their first Final Four trip in school history. Courtesy of espn.com. STEELE BURROW/ Staff Photographer .-_,;— An MIT track team member competes in the long jump during the W&L Carnival on Saturday. Carnival comes to town W&L played host to over I, 000 athletes in home track event this weekend By Brooke Sutherland SPORTS EDITOR It seemed like everywhere you looked this weekend, a track athlete wasn’t far away. They were in the restaurants, shop- ping downtown, and perusing the Wash- ington and Lee campus. And they were all over Wilson Field. More than 1,000 athletes traveled from NCAA Division 1, II and 111 schools across the area to Lexington for the third annual . W&L Carnival. Competing schools ranged from ODAC foes like Roanoke College to MIT and Shippensburg University. “lt was an awesome turnout,” said sophomore Dana Fredericks, who com- peted in the 1,500-meter and 800-meter events. “We had so many teams, from D1 to Dlll. The weather cleared up so it was a great day for running. It was an overall fun day with fast running.” With so many top-notch athletes flood- ing the track, the competition for the Gen- erals was fierce. But thanks to some strong individual performances, W&L held its own in its home event. “There was a lot of really good teams there... that produced a lot of really strong performances that could really push you to get your times down,” said sophomore Tyler Grant. Grant set a new school record in the de- cathlon, putting up a total of 5,777 points. His all-around track prowess was good enough for a third-place finish. Grant was fast as lightning on the sprints, running 11.91 in the 100-meter dash and 51.63 in the 400-meter dash. He took down the hurdles with a time of 16.52 in the 110- meter hurdles and a time of 4:33.31 in the 1,500-meter runs. Grant was equally as solid in the other decathlon events, jumping 5.77 meters in the long jump and 1.62 meters in the high jump. On the shot put, Grant threw for 10.29 meters. He heaved the discus 30.64 meters and the javelin 48.46 meters. Grant vault- ed for 3.20 meters up in the air during the pole vault. “It was my first decathlon,” Grant said. “Ten events over two days. It was exhaust- . I‘, W&L sophomore Tyler Grant competes in the 110 meter hurdles event as part of the decathlon competition. Grant finished the 110- meter hurdles with a time of 16.52 . He placed third overall in the decathlon. “There was a lot of good teams... that produced a lot of really strong performances that could really push you to get your times down. ” Tyler Grant, sophomore ing but, you know, it was a lot of fun. I was pleased I was able to finish. A lot of people get too tired to finish... l was pleased to finish my first one.” Senior Ben Goetsch transitioned well from basketball season and earned a third- place finish of his own. He jumped 1.85 meters in the high jump. The men took home two more eighth- place finishes in the high jump and the relay, respectively. Junior David Doobin jumped 1.75 meters in the high jump and the 4x400 meter relay team finished at 3:27.27 for the other eighth place title. The relay team was composed of seniors Brian Bondurant and Sean Hurdiss, and first- years Steven Collieu and Wayde Marsh. ‘‘I’m usually on the 4x400, but be- cause of the decathlon, 1 was off of it,” Grant said. “They all dropped consider- ably in their split times to run really fast. Sean [Hurdiss] had a really strong perfor- mance.” First-year Marissa Thompson was a stud for the women’s team. She took home fifth-place in the triplejump with a leap of 10.55 meters. In the long jump, she shot ahead 4.96 meters for a ninth-place finish. Thompson rounded out her strong perfor- mance with a 12.86 dash in the 100-meters for a sixth place finish. Thompson also put her legs to use on the fourth-place 4x400 meter relay team. Thompson, senior Sallie Armstrong, soph- omore Natalie Stie, and senior Maggie Sutherland ran for 4:12.59. Sutherland also took home an indi- vidual victory in the 100-meter hurdles. She finished with a time of 16.39 and an eighth-place title. On the discus, first-year Taylor Maxey beat out the field for a third-place finish. She threw for 35.42 meters. Senior Kat Telfeyan closed out the women’s top—l0 finishes with fourth-place title in the 1,500-meters at 4:50.54. Both the men’s and women’s teams will continue their outdoor season this coming Saturday when they travel to the Liberty Invitational. Events start at 9:30 a.m.