OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_001.2.txt I ‘I \‘ 27?»? RK5?» V. [16 no.4, couam..a..,. at OPINIONS / page 3 Night L£~('ecowfi0lewtiaL , , Ever wonderwhat goes on after 11pm in Graham-Lees on a Saturday? A&L / page 8 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ' THE RING-TUMPHI. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, New housing in the works By Hamlet Fort STAFF WRITER _ _ . Last year, a Residential Life Task Force compiled a report consisting of seven recom- mendations for the Washington and Lee Board of Trustees regarding University residential life, including a recommendation that would require all third-year students to live on campus starting sometime after 2014. The report, composed during the 2011-2012 school year, presents statistical data, research, and reports on peer universities’ housing models and how they compare to W&L’s. The initiative is intended to foster a more coherent sense of com- munity on campus, according to Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs Sidney Ev- ans. The proposal is part of a long-term plan to move more upper-division students from off- campus housing into Lexington. The recommen- dation includes plans for the construction of an apartment-style complex on campus, intended to house the entire sophomore class. Typically, University Greek houses are filled by sophomores, and with the new on-campus re- quirement, juniors would fill the Greek houses along with some seniors. The Task Force’s plans are not confined only to housing. The initiatives also involve plans for more University dining options, including a ten- tative proposal for a student center with a bar, options for food and social capabilities, intended 2012 “They ’re taking away from the 1 community and the students, ’ I said a Lexington landlord, who rents five ofi’-campus houses to ‘W&L students. “This is about control. ” for upper-division students. Evans hopes students will see the opportunities for more social events on campus. “Our primary obligation is to look at the stu- dent experience,” Evans said. The movement of hundreds of students to campus will drastically affect the rental market in the Lexington area and many local landlords are opposed to the initiative. The current income from W&L student rentals is between four and five million dollars, accord- ing to a local landlord. The market should expect to lose about half of that as a result of the require- ment, he said. Some believe this isn’t a move intended only for community. building, and that it is an “under- the-radar” power-move by University administra- tion. “They’re taking away from the community and the students,” said a Lexington landlord, who rents five off-campus houses to W&L students. “This is about control.” Another disagreement has to do with the bene- fits ofliving on campus versus the benefits ofliv- ing away. Some, including the landlord, believe students need to live off-campus as. part of their development in college. “lt’s a good thing for them to get out and to have responsibility and have to live on their own, and make adult decisions,” he said. The source also said the Residential Life Task Force didn’t include the opinions of all parties involved. “Narrow-minded,” he said of the task force. “No conversation at all.” W&L Director of Housing and Greek Life Clay Coleman fully agrees with the task force’s findings, although he was not in the group him- self. Coleman sees promise for the University’s future in the recommendation. “I think it’s a great idea,” Coleman said. “It puts us in line with our peer institutions.” Coleman said there needs to be more social outlets for students on campus and in town. The plan to build a centerzwith a pub, restaurant and social center would bring W&L more of a sense of normalcy compared to institutions around the country like W&L, according to Coleman. The Residential Life Task Force will present their findings to President Ruscio and the W&L Board of Trustees this fall and will expect to hear back from the Board later this year. Of the seven recommendations made by the Task Force, the Board can choose to go forward with any number of them, or none at all. Evans, Coleman and other administrators are confident the Board will approve the third-year residency requirement, but ' most students and Lexington landlords hope for the opposite. The changes would not take place until years into the future, but if initiated, W&L’s culture will change. BY THE STUDENTS AND FOR THE STUDENTS SINCE 1897 VOLUME CXVII, NUMBER 6 Coleman resigns after 5 years at W&L Clay Coleman takes on a position as Director of Student Aflairs at a school in Florida Graham Colton STAFF WRITER V from his position as Director of Greek and Residential Life at Washington and Lee. Coleman is going to work at the University of Central Florida as the Director of Student Affairs. Dean Sidney Evans will advise the lnterfra- temity Council in his place. Coleman created the Alumni Board/Greek Life Initiative, which is composed of Greek alumni who visit with all of the Greek houses in person to promote low-risk behaviors. Efforts like these, said IFC Presi- dent Danny Murray ’l3, have “pro- moted student self-govemment, in- creased transparency ‘and led to a number of improvements for Greek organizations.” ‘ Coleman also improved residential life. . “He has worked to make residen- Clay Coeman is stepping own ‘I I tial life a more positive and fulfilling experience for Resident Advisers by helping us update programming re- quirements, providing more helpful and much needed training for RAs, and doing his best to ensure that RAs do not become overburdened in their responsibilities but that they are doing the best they can for the campus,” said Wayde Marsh ’l3, a Co-Head RA for Upper-Division Students. Coleman’s support was crucial to the creation of the Green Dot Bystand- er Initiative and, more recently, to the Bringing in the Bystander Program. Both endeavors were brought about to ’ combat sexual misconduct at W&L. According to the University web- site, the Bringing in the Bystander Program uses a community of respon- sibility model to teach bystanders how to intervene safely and effectively in cases where sexual assault may be oc- curring or where there may be risk. With Coleman’s support, fewer women on campus have been victim- ized by sexual misconduct in recent years. In fact, a recent National Col- lege Health Assessment survey re- vealed that while 19.3% of women in 2010 had suffered “sexual touching without consent,” only 14.6% of wom- en so suffered in 2012. Coleman will be remembered for the sincerity of his interpersonal re- lationships. “He has enhanced Greek life and residential life,” said Dean Da- vid Leonard, “by creating open, honest and frank relationships with student leaders.” Students themselves remark on his exceptional regard for others. “The best ‘thing about working with Clay was that he took time to get to know RAs, on a personal level, and was gen- uinely concerned about the students he was working with,” said an RA. From his time at W&L, Coleman will most remember the deluge of help from the campus community in re- sponse to the fire at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house in 2009. Coleman has compiled an impres- sive resume’ in administration in higher education. He started at Southwestern Univer- sity in Georgetown, Texas. Spending four years there, he worked as the As- sistant Director of Residence Life and advised its Interfratemity Council. Coleman holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Southwestern Uni- versity=and a master’s degree in edu- cational administration from the Uni- versity of Texas at Austin. In addition to working full-time at UCF, he will begin studying in its doctoral program in Communication Strategies. Five years ago, Coleman began working at W&L as the Director of Student Activities and Greek Life. Last year, he was promoted to Direc- tor of Greek and Residential Life. Coleman also served as a resource for Confidential and Impartial Resolution (CAIR), which, according to its web- site, provides information concerning procedures and dispute resolution op- tions for complaints by or against stu- dents. “He has worked to make residential life a more positive and fulfilling experience for ‘Resident Advisers by helping us update programming requirements, providing more helpful and much needed training for RAS, and doing his best to ensure that RAs do not become overburdened in their responsibilities but that they are doing the best they can for the campus. ’ I Wayde Marsh ‘13, Co-Head RA for Upper-Division Students NY trip puts advertising careerson the table Students visit New York during Reading Days and see several advertising firms By Krysta Huber STA F F w R IT E R , A group of2l Washington and Lee students traveled to New York City over Reading Days for the annual ad- vertising trip that is coordinated by the Williams School of Commerce, Eco- nomics and Politics. According to Assistant Dean of the Williams School Mr. John Jen- ' sen, participants visited eight different advertising agencies and attended a reception with W&L alumni who cur- rently work in the advertising, public relations and marketing industry. Students who participated, mainly sophomores and juniors,_were chosen PHOTO COURTESY./‘OF SAM SWATSKI lo 4 through an application process. Ac- cording to Jensen, the first 12 partici- pants were selected based on GPA and a committee of faculty members chose the remaining students. The applica- tion included a written paragraph in which applicants had to explain why they would benefit from attending the trip, as well as what previous experi- ence they had, if any, that made them qualified to attend. " According to Jensen, the advertis- ing firms that they visited include Ha- vas Worldwide, MRY, Peppercomm, Saatchi & Saatchi, TBWA, Bot- 1.;-1., ., .\ .‘ “The trip absolutely helped me in thinking about my career path by allowing me to understand so many details of abusiness about which I knew very little, ’ J said McClintock. “It was a great experience that cre- lated an opportunity for me to learn about advertising andme .-sue essful alumni in the field. ” tlerocket, Bliss and Condé Nast. At each firm, W&L alumni gave the students a taste of what theirjob is like within that company. “Each firm’s presentation consisted of what the day-to-day activities were, a video or series of slides displaying the firm’s successful ads, and basics of the business,” said sophomore Mar- garet McClintock. “They also gave us tips on how to land internships and the do’s and don’ts of interviews and re- sumes.” Junior Callie Deddens said that the more traditional advertising companies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Havas Worldwide and TBWA were among her favorite. “These companies were more like what 1 expected from an ad- vertising firm and their clients include products that we use on a daily basis, like Nabisco, Planter’s and Skittles,” she said. Sophomore Ryan Johnson added that he also enjoyed Havas World- wide. “While all ofthe firms had simi- lar creative talent, Havas Worldwide had a logical approach that treated ad- vertising like a science,” he said. In visiting these firms, Jensen said the hope is that the students gained a broader understanding of career op- tions in the advertising industry. Mc- Clintock said she felt the trip did ex- actly that. “The trip absolutely helped me in thinking about my career path by al- lowing me to understand so many de- tails of a business about which I knew very little,” said McClintock. “It was a great experience that created an op- portunity for me to learn about adver- tising and meet successful alumni in the field.” V The trip not only informed students about the daily aspects of the advertis- ing business, but it also afforded them the opportunity to make contacts for potential internships and jobs. “We don’t really track the number of students who gain jobs and intem- ships after attending the trip to a real degree, but the answer is that they do because it opens up connections and it presents them with access to alumni who are willing to help,” said Jensen. Jensen noted that the Williams School saw an increased interest among _students in comparison to last year’s trip. He attributed the increased demand to the Advertising and Liberal Arts Conference held on campus last spring. According to wluadlibs.word- press.com, the two-day event pro- vided students with the opportunity to learn about marketing, advertising and public relations from the perspective of W&L alumni who shared their ex- perience and knowledge. Jensen said that about 100 students from a variety of majors and all class levels partici- pated. “There is a pent up demand that we are seeing in the advertising field and we are really trying to capture that as a part of our broader message — a message that we are trying to send not only to the Williams School, but to the College, to the Journalism Depart- ment, and to other departments around campus,” Jensen said. According to Jensen, the high in- terest in marketing, advertising and public relations positions is seen even in students who are not studying a related major. Johnson for example, is a studio art and history double ma- jor, who said he went on the trip even though he isn’t sure that he wants to pursue advertising as a career. “We are really trying to make stu- dents aware that you don’t have to be a certain major to go into a certain pro- fession,” said Jensen. “Once students understand that and are comfortable. with it, then really the sky is the limit.” OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_002.2.txt 2 0 THE RING-TUM PHI - UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ‘ WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VA 24450 OCT 7 3 701? M 0 N DAY, OCTOBER 22,2012 new A Viewing Cairo in personal terms _ W&L\student, Amira Hegazy, is studying abroad in Cairo and oflers her perspective on the protests in the city By Hannah Howard STAFF WRITER‘. A group of Egyptians approaches a few young Americans on the streets of Cairo. However, it’s not what so many may expect ~ there is no threat in this movement. One ofthe Egyptians says, “We’re so sorry for everything that’s going on right now. Please know that those gaining the most media attention are the minority.” Another chimes in, “We love Ameri- cans!” Exchanges such as this one are not uncommon for Amira Hegazy, a Wash- ington and Lee sophomore currently studying in Cairo. Before taking this year abroad, she traveled to Egypt seven times to see the family of her Egyptian father. Hegazy is planning on majoring in Middle Eastern Studies and is currently enrolled in the Arabic Language Inten- sive Program. at the American Univer- sity. Hegazy was able to offer unique in- sight to other W&L students about the ongoing unrest in Cairo. In addition to the riots over the In- nocence of Muslims video, “There have been protests over tuition increases at the American University,” said Hegazy. “While the AUC protests don’t have anything to do with the video, I think it’s interesting to see how fired up Egyptians are at this point in history.” Although many Egyptians were in- volved in the riots, she said that they were very much a minority movement. “Truthfully, the riots were so concen- trated that if I wasn’t looking for them, I didn’t have toget tangled up with them,” said Hegazy. Within the context of past turmoil in Egypt, the current unrest can be consid- ‘ ered somewhat minimal, according to Hegazy. “Life is going on as normal; this is just one little thing,” said Hegazy. “ “After going through the revolution, I think this seems little to them,” said Hegazy. “Don’t misunderstand that this wasn’t a very offensive video when it came out but the people who were riot- ing were seen as extremists by a large part of the Egyptian population.” , “I really felt like the media was playing up the situation so much, ” Hegazy said. “One day when CNN was show- ing pictures of riots in Tahrir one of my friends drove through the area and posted a picture of Tahrir Square running as usual with no visual disturbances whatso- ever. ” -Amira Hegazy, W&L sophomore studying abroad in Cairo However, this is not the picture that most Americans got from news sources. Many Americans see Cairo as a city con- stantly overcome with tumultuous pro- tests. In reality, however, everyone close to the riots had stopped talking about V them about a week or two after they were over. Yet the media doesn’t show people this aspect. “I really felt like the media was play- ing up the situation so much,” Hegazy ’ said. “One day when CNN was show- ing pictures of riots in Tahrir one of my friends drove through the area and post- ed a picture of Tahrir Square running as usual with no visual disturbances what- soever.” - Celebrating farm mechanization Local workers in the farming industry organized a fair to celebrate Rockbridge County is history infarming technology By Yejean Kim STAFF WRITER Cyr”McCormick’s statue sits in front of the Colonnade. NEIL HAGGERTY/ News Editor Local workers in farming celebrated where mechanized farming for the world started with Cyrus Hall McCormick’s in- vention of the mechanical reaper at the annual Rockbridge County Farm Day on Saturday. The annual Rockbridge County Fall Farm Day took place this past Saturday at l Bares Wood Road. First organized by Keith Holland, Leonard Cash Jr. and Mike Flint last year, the event was “a way to help the public learn about the history of farming in the local area of Rockbridge County and surrounding ar- eas,” according to Cash. Along with his contributions to the farming industry, McCormick was one of the first people to come to the aid of Robert E. Lee during his presidency at Washington and Lee University, accord- ing to wlu.edu. McCormick served as a member of the W&L Board of Trustees during the last 20 years of his life and he and his family donated generously to the school, according to wlu.edu. Some of the main attractions includ- ed an iron smelting demonstration using Rockbridge County ore, the Great Tur- key Drive, a corn maze, exhibits of an- tique farm equipment and various games designed to help visitors learn more about farming. According to the event’s website, the iron smelting demonstration was an “opportunity for the general public to see how one of the building blocks of civilization—and modern farming—was made for thousands of years.” Lee Sauder, owner of Germinal Iron- works and the blacksmith who presided over the demonstration, is a resident of Rockbridge County and is known throughout the blacksmithing communi- ty for his extensive knowledge of ancient iron smelting techniques. The exhibits featured antique gas en- gines, steam engines, and tractors and cars. Other attractions included corn shelling and grinding, rope making, vari- ous arts and crafts, apple butter making, food and fresh apple cider and hayrides. Fall Farm Day was not just a day to enjoy the various exhibitions and dem- onstrations. Canned food items were col- lected all day to be donated to the local food bank and a portion of the proceeds from all food sold that day was set aside to be donated to the Buena Vista Rescue Squad. Other supporters of the event includ- ed Rockbridge Farmers Co-Op, Farm Credit Services, Albert V. Carr Jr., Frank A. Parsons, Charles A. Martin and G. Otis Mead III. As the sun set on Wood Road, Fall Farm Day 2012 concluded with a called dance featuring caller Fred Park and fid- dler James Leva. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Tuesday, October 23 at 7pm Stackhouse Theater Lauren Berger, CEO of |nternQueen.com, discusses strategies for finding internships and career opportunities Presented b the Career Develoment Center in collaboration with Student Affairs OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_003.2.txt MON DAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 3 0 THE RING-TUM PHI - A First-year class offi cers named Anna Russell Thornton, Paqui Toscano, and Jok Asiyo have been elected by their peers to lead their class By Douglas McNiel STA F F w R IT E R The results of the first-year elections are in and Anna Russell Thornton was elected as the first-year Executive Com- mittee representative, Paqui Toscano was elected as the first-year Student Ju- diciary Council representative and Jok Asiyo was elected as the first-year Class President—the head of the First-Year Leadership Committee. nna Russell Thornton Thornton says that she is extremely honored to be elected to the EC. She cites the honor system as one of the major reasons she chose Washington and Lee, and says she wants to ensure all students experience the atmosphere of trust and respect that so deeply impacted her. She said she knew that she wanted to run for the EC while hearing the honor speech ofthe President ofthe EC, Steele Burrow. She -says that the speech gave her “chills.” She hopes that she will be ableto contribute a unique perspective because she is the only first-year on the EC. When askedabout her duties as first- year representative, she said that she must attend and participate in all the meetings. She is also responsible for opening and closing the door during the meetings, a “cool tradition” in her own words. Outside of the EC, Thornton is deciding what other activities she wants to involve herself in; however, she has already begun volunteering at Waddell Elementary and joined Reformed Uni- versity Fellowship. She says that she plans to major in English and would like to work for Teach for America after col- le e. ' g aqui Toscano Toscano said he could not be more excitediabout his elec- tion to the SJC. He cites his passion for justice and law as the driving force be- hind his entrance in the election. He said his interest and study of constitutional law will give him the ability to judge cases heard by the SJC. Toscano says that he hopes to main- tain the ideals that Robert E. Lee put in place during his tenure at W&L. He would like to study either English or Politics and eventually go to law school. His dream is to become a federal judge, but he also said that he is interested in becoming active in many other activi- ties. _ ok Asiyo Asiyo was the candidate elected to be the first-year Class President. His new position will involve heading the FYLC and planning activi- ties for first-year students. His main pri- ority is to ensure that every first-year has the best experience possible. Asiyo said he knew he wanted to run for the position right after he learned about it. He wanted to make sure that all members of the W&L community would feel the welcoming feeling that he felt during his first weeks on campus. He be- lieves that this position will be a good starting off point for leadership roles, and is definitely interested in further leadership roles. Besides being first-year Class Presi- dent, Asiyo is also on the varsity bas- ketball team and he hopes to major in Business Administration and possibly Computer Science. Hall. The Washington and Lee Journalism Department added a new feature to their front hall. Members of the W&L commu- nity can now see The First Amendment when they enter Reid J NEIL HAGGERTY/ News Editor "Congress sfiallmake no law respecting an estalilisfiment 0]‘ religion, 01’p1’0/ii5iting tfie free exercise t/iereof; or aliriafging t/ie freedom qfspeec/i, or of tfie press; or tfie rigfit of tfie peopfla peaceaoly to assem6[e, and to petition t/ie government fora redress qfgrieuances. ” ~Tfie Tirst flmencfment U .‘;)rfifl1e‘righ!o" l i I!i"'- .‘~ ‘xiii -i'~'I« ' i 1.1‘. . ”’ O ‘ Romney puts spotlghtonLX t , ’ Mitt Romney stops at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington to discuss foreign policy to students By Randy Karlson STAFF WRITER 2%.; ~.,,,_ Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney visited Virginia Military t Institute on Oct. 8. While at VMI, the Presidential hopeful made a speech to 500 cadets, focused around foreign pol- icy. The main message of the campaign stop was that America must change the way it is doing things in the Middle East. “America has a proud history of strong, confident, principled global lead- ership,” said Romney. “A history that has " been written by patriots of both parties.” While trying to appeal to VMI cadets and local supporters through the patri- otic theme to his speech, Romney also threw some jabs at President Obama. ‘‘I know the President hopes for a ’ safer, freer, and a more prosperous Mid- dle East allied with the United States,” said Romney. “I share this hope. But hope is not a strategy.” He followed this statement up with his own plans for the Middle East. His main solution to the issues in the Mid- dle East is to “make the critical defense ~a investments that we need to remain se- cure.” Washington and Lee sophomore Ol- ivia Dickey attended the speech; she has been working for the Virginia GOP and has recently been registering W&L students as well as VMI cadets. Dickey was able to attend the speech because 7 she volunteered to work the door for the campaign. When asked about the content ofthe speech, Olivia said, “His thoughts on international relations were certainly interesting.” Dickey was one of a select few Wash- ington and Lee students to be able to see the speech.‘ The speech put Lex- ington on the national spotlight for a short period following the past few Presidential debates. Both Presidential nominees have one more debate remain- ing today, at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.' The nominees’ performances at this last debate may very well decide the out- > come ofthe election on Nov. 6. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_004.2.txt 4 ' THE RING-TUM PHI - MONDAY, OCTOBER 22,2012 opinions NATOat war: Not a big deal? Should we be more Concerned as Turkey goes careenirzg towards war with Syria? By Yates Wilburn s TA F F w R I T E R Over the past several weeks, Tur- key has come under fire from numerous mortar attacks originating from across the Syrian border. As a result, dozens of Turkish citizens have been killed along with several Inore dozens of Syrian citi- zens in retaliation by Turkish artillery fire. A rapid escalation of hostilities has created a state of near-war between Syr- ia and Turkey, with Turkish prime minis- ter Recep Tayyip Erdogan claiming that his nation is “ready for war,” however unwilling. This is by no measure insig- nificant. Given its integral membership in NATO, Turkey stands to drag NATO into a military engagement in Syria should hostilities between Turkey and Syriajump to more consistent and dain- aging levels. On the whole, American media has been relatively silent on this particular issue, and I have seen almost no discussion on this specific possibility. This goes without mentioning both pres- idential candidates’ near silence, which I find even Inore horrific. Honestly, no one could blame Turkey for going to war. Given the incredible amount of refugees that have fled to Tur- key to escape the death . ‘d destruction Bashir Al-Assad has bI‘oI:'_'bt upon his citizens, Turkey has exercised incred- ible restraint in this matter. The refugees that have already entered. Turkey~over l00,000 at last count—are placing an incredible amount of stress on Turkey’s economy and government as it struggles to feed, house, and protect them. As a result of this strain, the Turkish people living in towns absorbing the refugees have grown increasingly frustrated as their local resources are spread thin and refugees attempt to assimilate. The possibility of Turkey dragging NATO into the Syrian Civil War with it is not an impossible scenario. The other NATO members would have very little choice in the matter if Turkey decided to invade Syria in force in an attempt to bring the conflict to some sort of con- clusion. Article 5 of the NATO Charter stipulates that the organization can clas- sify any attack on one member state as an attack on all, as it did with the 9/ll attacks. This Article could be invoked in a similar manner to bring the full weight ' ofNATO down upon Syria in defense of Turkey. This may not be necessary how- ever, as Secretary General ofNATO An- ders Fogh Rasmussen has already stated that “all necessary plans [are] in place to defend Turkey if necessary.” Despite the incredible implications of this situation, the American media and especially Governor Mitt Romney and President” Barack Obama have had almost nothing substantial to say about it. The general topic ofthe Syrian Civil War has come up occasionally at rallies and the debates as a convenient attack point for Romney to hit Obama with, but it has amounted to little Inore than a vague criticism with little to no response from the Obama campaign. The fact that the entirety of NATO stands to be en- gaged in Syria doesn’t seem to warrant any significant speculation or analysis from anyone, which I find very disturb- mg. I don’t know ifthe relative silence on this issue is a worse reflection on Ameri- can news media, the presidential can- didates themselves, or on the American voter that doesn’t seem interested in the situation enough to ask questions. Albania Belgium Bulgaria Canada Croatia Czech Republic Denmark 9 Estonia France . ‘ Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy NATO: Member Nations I Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal ' Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain ‘. Turkey United Kingdom United States Potato farmers and politicians: minorities in Why the term minority is a relative term we need to move past as a country By Julianna Satterly ‘ EDITOR IN CHIEF I am a Polish American. Did that sound weird to you? That’s because we don’t identify ourselves by origin in America, the supposed cultural melting pot. Unless ofcourse, you iden- tify as a “minority.” Here’s the thing though, “minor- ity” is a bit of a skewed term. Reality check: 3.2% of American people claim a Polish descent, whereasjust two ofthe country’s identified “minority” groups, African American and Hispanic, com- prise almost a third ofthe total American population (l2.6% African American, 16.7% Hispanic). Who is really a minor- ity here‘? Alright, so you may say that minor- ity doesn’t really mean demographic. It ‘ means a socio-economic or educational minority. Fair point. Did you know that in the early 1900s the highestjob a Pol- ish American could get was working in a factory or the equivalent thereof? Why? There were two reasons: one, because many Polish Americans never even fin- ished high school, and two, because be- ing Polish made one the target of intense ethnic discrimination. Sounds a lot like a classic “minority”. The thing is, ethnic discrimination is like a hazing ritual in the annals of American history. Almost every ethnicity has dealt with some pret- WASI ll\'GTO.\' N) IIEE U.\'lVER§lTY THE RING- TUM PHI. Non- resident alien, 3% R White nan- Hispanic, ENROLLMENT BY RACE/ ETHNICITY AT W.&L Black nL':-n- Asian or Hispariic, 5'.a-:2. Pacific “~:.;\--..____ Isl;In_r.Ier, 1% ." llispariic. 1% EDITOR IN CHIEF NEWS EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR ARTS&L|FE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR HEAD COPY EDITOR DESIGN EDITORS SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR STAFF WRITERS GUEST WRITERS BUSINESS MANAGERS DISTRIBUTION STAFF MISSION STATEMENT: JULIANNA SATTERLY NEIL HAGGERTY JP BEALL CYNTHIA LAM LEIGH DANNHAUSER GRAHAM COLTON IULIA LANG ALLIE WEISS SARA J. KORASH-SCHIFF SHELBY FLORES HAMLET FORT JANEY FUGATE LEAH GOSE CAROLINE HAMP HAILEY HARTLEY HANNAH HOWARD KRYSTA HUBER KYLE IAEGER RANDY KARLSON ty hellacious discrimination during their time. ' I think affirmative action is good for exactly two things-—truly helping deserving people while simultaneously driving an ever-increasing wedge be- tween the ethnic groups. What “actu- ally would help is everyone becoming an American plain and simple, without the superfluous qualifier in front. Which leads me to my point in writing this: there is a new, ludicrous education bill in Florida which lends my theory a certain amount ofsupport. The Florida Board of Education just passed a bill stating that different goals of achievement in writ- ing, reading and malliematics. have been set for each race (go to wwwnytimes. com for the whole article).‘ I support the ‘motive behind bringing disadvantaged students up to par. but really‘? Take, for example, their goals for reading compre- hension: by 2018 Florida hopes to have “72 percent of low-income children, 74 percent of black students, 8| percent of llispanics. 88 percent of white students tter to the editor YEIEAN KIM PAT MCCARRON DOUGLAS MCNIEL ANDREA OWEN LISA STOISER SARAH WARD YATES WILBURN JILLIAN KATTERHAGEN DAVID THOMAS DAVID WILSON DILLON MYERS KANE THOMAS It is'the.misslon of THE RING- TUM PHI to accurately, truthfully, and thoroughly report news affecting the Washington and Lee community for students, faculty, parents and alumni. Our goal is to look deeper into news affecting campus life and hold leaders accountable. Through our reporting, we aspire to spark discussions that lead to discovering information that prompts change. THE RING—TUM PHI is published Mondays during the undergraduate school year. THE RING—TUM PHI is a member of The Media Board, which can be reached at mediaboard@w|u.edu, but is otherwise independent.THE RING-TUIVI PHI welcomes all letters. We reserve the right to edit submissions for content and length. Letters and advertising do not necessarily reflect the opinion of THE RING—TUM PHI staff. This newspaper observes current court definitions of libel and obscenity. THE RING-TUM PHI UNIVERSITY COMMONS ROOM. 341 WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 24450 TELEPHONE: (540) 458-4060 FAX: (540)458-4059 EMAIL: PHI@WLU.EDU SUBSCRIPTION RATE $45 Thankfully for Republicans, Barack Obama is running. Unfortunately, he is not running on his record. Rather he is doing exactly what many Washington insid . o, demonize specific policy ap- proaches and plans by prominent Repub- licans and Mitt Romney. The President’s administration has done three things in regards to immigration l. He has increased border patrol agents, a positive both parties can agree on. 2. His administration authorized the Fast and Furious gun running program which has led to a good number of guns being left in the hands of criminals and has contributed to the death of a border patrol agent 3. He used his executive authority to implement a temporary version of his DREAM Act. What he hasn’t done is work towards a lasting and sound solution to our illegal immigration problem. Democrats are noto- rious for using the Hispanic vote by prom- ising high and lofty goals while scaring Latinos with the evil, xenophobic Repub- lican plans. The President’s actions are no different. Under a President Romney how- ever, Hispanic and other immigrants will America and 90 percent of Asians” reading at grade level. Does that mean Asians have more of a chance at success than low-in- coine children? Are black students con- sidered less capable? Do Hispanics natu- rally have a lower level of intelligence? The measures intended to decrease the ethnic gap are only dragging race into the spotlight. Again. These divisions that America makes all the time in a feeble attempt to help just cause larger problems in the long run. Honestly, it seems blatantly patron- izing to assume that certain ethnicities need more help than others anyway. And when those ethnicities keep taking help, it just promotes the cycle. There are many success stories and under- achievers in every ethnicity. It seems backward, but the very idea of affirma- tive action promotes ethnic division in a country that sells a dream of the layman making his way here despite his origins. I’m not saying that America’s at- tempts to rectify racial relations weren’t honorable. I’m just saying that we took it too far. All you really get handed to you for being Polish in America is an in- grained love of kielbasa and the inability to spell your family name. And yet we quietly rose from being under-educated potato farmers to complete ethnic equal- ity. On our own. Your move, “minori- ties”. not be used as voting pawns. Mitt Romney knows that part of getting America work- ing again is by taking full advantage ofthe drive and enthusiasm of oIIr newest resi- dents. That why Mitt Romney will work to increase legal immigration. to make sure we have the best workers possible for our soon to be thriving economy. Mitt‘s first priority is the first priority of all Ameri- cans, jobs. His approach to immigration will be no different. Barack Obama”s how- ever? We will have to wait for the next election to see. Sincerely, David Thomas ‘ I 5 Q ABLE LEGAL REPRESENTATION RELIABLE AND AFFORD RECKLESS DRIVING SHEILAMOHEB@MOHEB SPEEDING DUIS OOOOO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS CAR ACCIDENTS o CRIMINAL MISDEMEANORS LEGAL.coIvI - (540) 520-7355 OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_005.2.txt M 0ND,AY, OCTOBER 22,2012 5 0 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 n pinions Benghazi and the debates: Hit by a smooth criminal Analyzing the unsaia’ subtext and the true importance of the Libya question in the Presidential debates By JP Beall * OPINIONS EDITOR Everyone has been talking about the performance in last week’s presiden- tial debate at Hofstra University last Wednesday. Besides Romney’s “bind- ers full of women” comment that made the monastic Facebook meinosphere so giddy in the fingertips, the most notable point of contention was over a question about the Benghazi attacks. ' Obama supporters have been roaring with approval at the reprimand sound bite handed down from the moderator to Romney on national television. Bar- ring entirely that she_ effectively spelled out how both candidates were right, a “gimme” question for Romney managed to become short-term political capital for Obama. Far more underpublicized, and coinci- dentally far more important, than Candy Crowley dipping her fingers in Rom- ney’s “cake batter” was how the actual question was asked, and how Obama answered. The question came from a Kerry Lad- ka, and is included below as seen in/an NPR transcript of the debate available online: “This question actually comes from a brain trust of my friends at Global Tele- com Supply. in Mineola yesterday. We were sitting around talking about Libya, and we were reading and became aware of reports that the State Department re- fused extra security for our embassy in Benghazi, Libya, prior to the attacks that killed four Americans. Who was it that denied enhanced security and why?” This question was in the context of several things that happened immedi- ately before the debate. First, all major newspapers had just announced that the State Department recanted its oflicial story of the Benghazi attacks, and Hil- ary Clinton had stepped forward to take responsibility for the crisis where four Americans, including the ‘ ambassador, were martyred for their country.‘ These events took place because State Department documents came forward showing that the late Ambassador Ste- phens had predicted the embassy would be attacked on 9/ll nearly a month ahead of the fact. He noted that intel- ligence said a terrorist plot was being hatched because it was becoming well known the embassy was lightly guarded. His request for marine guard and to be- gin removing no_n-combatants from the embassy was buried. Bearing all this in mind, the question is quite simple. Who denied our embassy security, and why? His question was never really answered, but the answer provided is telling. If Obama’s story about Secretary of State Clinton accepting full responsibil- ity meant a lick, he would have stuck with it. It would be easy enough to leave it at that and move on to an easier ques- ' tron. But he didn’t. He began, “these aren’t just represen- tatives of the United States; they’re my representatives. I Send them there, of- tentimes into harm’s way. lknow these folks, and I know their families. So no- body’s more concerned about their safe- ty and security than I am.” So then, why was the attack allowed to happen if his administration had prior warning from his appointee, who has a family back here in the US he would have liked to see again? This sounds more like a carefully worded admission of guilt rather than an argument for in- nocence. ' He continued, “So as soon as we found out that the Benghazi consulate was be- ing overrun, I was on the phone with my national security team, and I gave them three instructions. Number one, beef up our- security and — and — and proce- dures not just in Libya but every embas- sy and consulate in- the region. Number two, investigate exactly what happened, regardless of where the facts lead us, to make sure that folks are held account- able and it doesn’t happen again.” This was an attempt to sidestep the question. His administration was ill pre- pared for the attack, so he would show how he reacted. What followed was ad- mirable interventional foreign policy for the man who urged the country to adopt preventative healthcare legislation. I “Number 2” is a nice glittering gener- ality, a nod to a campaign plank of trans- parency. Take another look at the quote. There are no identifying specifics. Any- where. Oddly enough, he still has not given the audience the story of what ex- actly happened in Libya. He never men- tioned if anyone was held accountable,‘ or who should be. Items like these are good political capital. It can only help ease blame and remove this particular ~ horse fly from his campaign ointment. If he had everything to gain from shar- ing some kind of specifics with America, why“ didn’t he? Perhaps the timer was running low? Immediately after, he remarked, “Gov- emor Romney had a very different re- sponse. While we were still dealing with our diplomatsbeing threatened, Gover- nor Romney put out a press release try- ing to make political points. And that’s not how a commander in chief operates. You don’t turn national security into a political issue, certainly not right when it’s happening.” Part of me applauds Obama for say- ing that national security is not an issue for politics. This argument might have worked too, only that Obama is still tak- ing credit for killing Osama bin Laden, all the while never crediting the Navy Seals who actually killed him. As a mat- ter of fact, he did so again in the very next paragraph of his response. Let me get this straight, Obama will take political credit for foreign policy successes, and deny any credit for for- eign policy disasters? Nearly a month and a half after a na- tional calamity abroad where four Amer- ican non-combatants died apparently needlessly because they were citizens and servants of this country, and this > country still does not have the answers. What’s more, Obama’s attempts at quiet- ing the furor do not add up logically. Ev- eryone, this is a point to keep watch on, because if Romney wakes up and figures out what fell into his lap that night, this is a point that could changethe game. Between Missouri’s Republican Sen- ate candidate Todd Akin’s inflamma- tory remark that abortion is permissi- ble in cases of ‘‘.legitimate rape” and a Democratic Natiiorial Convention that hid President Obama’s \voeful han- dling ofthe economy behind countless flashy speeches applauding the pr ‘ dent’s blind support for unrestricted abortions, the question of abortion has undoubtedly become a hot-button is- sue ofthe 20l2 election. Mitt Romney has provided us with a refreshing and principled stance on this key issue. separating himself not only from Akin and the President. but from the GOP platform. The GOP adopted a plank that states that an “unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life that cannot be infringed," a plank in- compatible with the notion of excep- tions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The Romney campaign was quick to distinguish between the GOP plat- form and Mr. Romney’s view by not- ing one slight difference between the two. Promoting a slightly more mod- erate position. Mr. Romney is solidly pro-life. believing that life begins at conception and that "/\mericans have a moral duty to uphold the sanctity of life" while also supporting exceptions and a woman’s right to choose in the case of rape or incest. That aside. Mr. Romney’s view on largely matches that of his part, He denounces the Roe v. Wade decision and believes that its over- turn will liberate the issue from the hands of Linelected judges and place it in those of the American people. He believes that this will enable the states to determine their own abortion laws and trusts the democratic process to implement the measures that the American people choose. Mr. Roini i also intends to end federal funding r institutions that advocate for abortion, protect the right of doctors to let their conscience guide their work. nominate judges who will not submit to blatant judicial activism and personal opinion while on the court, and promote the protection of life not just in America. but beyond our borders as well. Mr. Romney’s reasonable and prin- cipled stance on abortion only seems more so when compared to that of President Obama and the Democratic Party. The Democratic platform op- poses all restrictions on abortions and fully supports Roe v. Wade and a woman‘s right to ehoose~regai'd— less of if she can afford an abortion or not. President Obama even goes so far as to call the right to an abortion “one of the most fundamental rights we possess." As such, the choice is not between a pro-life or pro-choice candidate. Mr. Romney‘s view rightly allows the inal decision on abortion to Reps By Jillian Katterhagen GUEST WRITER fall to the states, so that the democratic process will empower the American people to choose for themselves how to handle abortion. President ()bama‘s unequivo ‘al support for Roe v. Wade suggests that he considers the matter removed from the hands of Ameri- cans. The choice. then. is whether or not we want to decide for ourselves how to handle 21b0I‘Il0l1, and really, this isn‘t much of a choice at all. Mr. Romney‘s abortion platform not oi y protects countless unborn children from being killed. it reveals his faith in the American people and our demo- cratic system to choose for ourselves how we want our lives to be governed. The choice is clear. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_006.2.txt 8 0 THE RING-TUM PHI - M 0 N DAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 arts&|ife Pronto Caffe Gelateria might be the best thing to arrive in Lexington since better cell phone service. The gelato cafe is the new project for The Livery Restaurant owners Fi‘ancesco and Meridith Benincasa, and sits across from the Southern Inn on Main Street. By bringing the very best in flavor and char- _ acter to the classic Italian treat, ice cream shops in Lexington might have some trouble keeping up with this hit. _ The interior design for Pronto is fresh and clean, combining metal tablesland gleaming trashcans with twine-like chairs and a clas- sic chalkboard menu. The shiny lighting and - equipment behind the counter is an impres- sive sight, and could easily challenge any Starbucks toacoffee-brewing battle. . _ ‘ Small but mighty, the menu offers sea- sonal treats like a “Fall Caprese Sandwich,“ and the classic choices of biscotti, cookies, and croissants togcreate a plethora of Tahe aB|TEOutcf£eX. meal and snack options. The coffee beans are all imported directly from Italy, and offer an extremely rich, authentic taste for coffee lovers. For those who are not coffee addicts (like myself), the chai latte is withouta doubt , the best combination of cream and smooth chai flavor in Lexington. The gelato is served in classic Italian style, artfully scooped into’ small colorful bowls and dripping over thevsides. The flavors are plenti_ful, ranging from classic vanilla to ‘ salted peanut and peach. Gelato, unlike ice cream, is made with whole and‘ skim milk rather than cream, and this allows the flavors to truly impress the taste buds. Chocolate tastes more chocolate-y and richer, while the kiwi and strawberry flavors are fresh andrfruity, but still light and refreshing. I can close my eyes and'see the strawberry fields from which the gelato began. The gelato flavors are seasonal, and the ocean waves-like presentation is enough to make anyone order too much. The young adults who workat Pronto seem genuinely interested in theirjobs (or at least in the pros- pect of free gelato) and provide wonderful service. Pronto, despite its high-class style, main- tains low prices. Gelato prices (based on cup size) range li'om around three to five dollars, while the sandwiches are never more than seven. The coffee and drink prices take the cake, with'a single cup being $1.85 and the small Chai latte costing only $3.50. I In this small town, I've been waiting for a cafe to arrive that refreshes my taste buds and my mind. Ilere, the music isjust loud enough and the Wi-Fi strong and uncomplicated. So Generals. whether you need a place for your family to meet your new significant other this Parents’ Weekend, or you are suffering from an unmanageable chocolate addiction. ‘ Pronto is the place to go to solve your prob- lems. At least until all the gelato is gone. Whose cuisine reigns supreme? PAA CE br0ught“Ir0n Chef” to campus this Saturday, as students teamed up and competed to serve the best Asian dish By Caroline Hamp STA F F w R I T : R The Pan-Asian Association for Cul- tural Exchange (PAACE) does exactly what its name says: it exchanges cultural knowledge within the Washington and Lee campus. Specifically, this student organization focuses on Asian heritage. They host a slew of events aimed at spreading the appreciation and aware- ness of Asian culture. From bringing in an educational speaker for an engag- ing lecture, to celebrating the Chinese New Year with a traditional feast, or just hanging out with people of differ- ent backgrounds and learning about their lifestyles, PAACE brings students together (often with the help of food). One of the most popular of these diver- After a tasty feast of all the competition dishes, sophomores Han- sifying eventsjust so happens to be their very own version of Iron Chefl Here are the basics: five teams, one dish per team, three judges, and lots of competition. Although the television show has a cooking time limit, this past Saturday’s competition started early in the afternoon so participants could ad- equately prepare for dinner. And thank goodness there were no time restric- tions: most Asian dishes take a lot of time, skill, and precision. The judges didn’t mess around. Pro- fessor l-longchu Fu, Department Head of East Asian Languages and Litera- ture, strived to understand the origins of each dish. and was particularly keen on nah Paulk, Monette Veral, and Emily Atsuko smile for the camera. learning which area of the world each dish came from. (Sophomore Adrian Xu, who used a recipe straight from his mother’s cookbook, threw Profes- sor Pu quite a curveball). At the same time, International Student Advisor and Associate Director Mrs. Amy Richwine focused on the aroma of each dish and often commented on the varying spices. Professor David Bello, Associate Pro- fessor of History and Director of East Asian Studies, gave each dish an award, such as Best Appearance for the bright- ly-colored mixed rice dish. The dishes ranged from the spicy Korean mixed rice to the Chinese sweet- and-sour pork ribs. Senior Joseph Til- ghman, a lone ranger after his partner dropped out, was single-handedly try- ing to win with a vegetarian dish. My personal favorite was the Korean pan- cakes, a savory version filled with veg- etables and shrimp. Apparently though, thejudges didn’t completely agree with me. The winner went to an equally deserving, deliciously sweet dessert dish (of course... who doesn’t love dessert?). Juniors Ginny Huang and Christy Haiying Cui made double-layer steamed milk with honey and bananas, a popular Chinese treat. Their prize: free Sweet Things Ice Cream! “I’m glad they won,” commented sophomore Cathy Wang. “That dessert is tough to make... it takes a lot oftime and skill. I was impressed!” Sound like fun to you? PAACE continues to teach W&L students about Asian culture in creative ways. Keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming events, or ask secretary sophomore Christine Jung to receive the informa- tional PAACE emails. ophomores Heeju, Jang, Marissa Gilbert, and Thao M long show off their latest homemade, deliciouscreation. '“-42__. \2f q9_ngengn.sense The man sued.... and won. A North Carolina man, having purchased a case of very rare and expensive cigars, insured them against fire among other things. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of cigars and without having made even his first policy payment, the man filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, he stated the cigars were lost ”in a series of small fires.”The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. In delivering the ruling, thejudge agreed thatthe claim was frivolous, but stated nevertheless that the man held a policy from the company in which it had warrantedtthat the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure against fire, without ” defining, what it considered to be ’’unacceptable fire,”and was obligated to pay the claim. Rather than endure a lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid the man $15,000 for the cigars he lost in the "fires.” After the man cashed the check, however, the company had him arrested on 24 counts of arson. With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case used against him_, the man was convicted of intentionally burning his own insured property and sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine. SSA: revealed A sneak peek at the apcoming conference events By Lisa Stoiser STAFF WRITER Maybe you’ve run into them by the Commons. or maybe you’ve tripped over them in the Quad. Maybe you’re like’ Leah Gose ’l5, and you’ve turned them into the objects of an open-ended scaven- ger hunt. Said Gose: “I think they’re up- side down, but I love finding them every day. lt’s a game that I can’t lose.” So, what are these big blue blocks that spell out “S-S-A” all over campus? Upon further investigation, we’ve found that they are actually just big, painted—blue, blocks. Hollow plywood constructions held together with nails. ‘ But, these SSA blocks represent something more — they are the official icon of W&L’s 5th Science, Society, and the Arts conference (SSA). SSA is a biennial weekend extrava- ganza in all areas of academia coming to campus in March. In true celebration of the liberal arts, everyone, regardless of political affiliation, poetical prefer- ences, or major(s) of study, is invited to participate. After all, what isn’t a part of science, society, or arts? Its easy to get involved. Students can participate in a book colloquia, pres- ent their own work, or simply attend the meeting. Classes are conveniently sus- pended on Friday of the convention, and everyone who attends gets a free t-shirt, a lot of knowledge, and some food. Here’s how tojoin the SSA: Book Colloquia - 21 book Colloquia will be held in two separate sessions on Friday, March 8th. If you sign up online (ssa.wIu.edu) by November 30, 2012, the SSA team will send you a free book that you’-ll get to discuss for about an hour with ll other participants. Never had the nerve to buy 50 Shades of Grey for yourself? Join discussion leader Cynthia Lam ’l5 in the morning session and get the book sent to you for free. Don’t be- lieve everything your history professor has to say? Aubri Chamigo ‘l3 will be leading a discussion on Loewen’s Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong. Project Presentations - Have a paper you’re really proud of? Working on the masterpict =. composition of your college career? Then you’re encouraged to sub- mit your V\u.- °or presentation at SSA5. The opportunity looks great on a resume, and almost anything goes... as long as your work shows some effort and inter- ests you, it’s appropriate SSA5 material! Co-authored works and works that are “almost-there” (but still in-progress) are welcome as well. The submission dead- line for project proposals is January 25th, 2013, but no harm comes from submit- ting early. I The Meeting - The official meeting kicks off on Thursday night with posters and performances, presented and per- formed by your fellow students. Friday is filled with the book colloquia, more presentations, and a luncheon keynote speaker. This meeting’s speaker is Dr. Richard Alley, who will be presenting on climate problems and potential so- lutions. He’s a co-recipient of the 2007 ‘ Nobel Peace Prize and is supposed to be funny, too. Those who register in Febru- ary will get a free lunch to go along with the lecture. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_007.2.txt M 0 N DAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 7 0 THE RING-TUM PHI - arts&life . Carr talksjournalism rr discusses the future of print Q. , Student spotlight: Raya Taylor ‘14 Meet the stage manager of the upcoming show “Bye, Bye Birdie, ” playing this week.’ Award—winning reporter David By Janey Fugate- STAFF WR ITER Culture and media columnist for the New York Times, reporter David Carr spoke at Lee Chapel Friday night. “Where are the bones of Robert E. Lee?” asked Carr. “That makes two overworked, decimated people in this college.” Carr had just finished working on uncovering the story of how one of the Times’ chief competitors, the 80-year- old magazine Newsweek, is ceasing to publish in print. The company recently announced that Newsweek will be ac- cessible only through online subscrip- tion beginning next year. “You’re surrounded by invisible gas and all of a sudden one of the canaries falls over,” said Carr, describing the gravity of the news. However, Newsweek is just one of many news aggregates and print sources to go digital or out of business. Carr cit- ed other examples such as New Orleans, which no longer has a daily newspaper, the trend that virtually every media com- pany has lower frequencies of print, and By Mariel Pearl STAFF WRITER the fact that numerous magazines have gone out of business, including Men’s Vogue, Gourmet, and Vibe. ’ The fade of print media produces nostalgia in many. But despite the un- settling loss that Newsweek’s transition portends for the industry, Carr offered aspiring journalists hope for a future in an ever-evolving industry. “Do not confuse the loss of the arti- fact,” he said, holding up his print copy of his speech, “with the loss of the cul- ture of fact.” . The New York Times’ business model has gone from tossing rolled-up papers into people’s yards to sending out new content via Twitter every 4 sec- onds. Its stock is up 40% and 530,000 subscribers online. In other words, news is not going away any time soon. Carr also dispelled the pervasive mentality that the younger generation is only concerned with Facebook, saying that over 70 million people watched the first Presidential debate in real time. But one of the challenges Carr eit- ,a_ as ed was being spread thin between so many forms of media. The lines be- tween radio. TV. print. and web are 2 being blurred. Every news site is com- peting for the same sets of eyes. and journalists are now required to jump ' niinbly from posts, to tweets, and back to traditional articles, in order to stay competitive. “It is eatingime alive,” said Carr. He held up his iPhone and said, “This is a leash." However, at the same time these new forins of communication tech- nology have expanded the journalists‘ toolbox, making this “the golden age of media,” as Carr sees it. Journalism is adapting, growing, and morphing to meet the demands of this era of new technology, making it both an exhilarating and exasperating industry to be in. But, as Carr put it, “Revolution is not the Armageddon." #what'snew°ncamvus ‘‘I’m not sure exactly what happened last night, but I’m pretty sure I had fun” #yolo ‘V’ 31lv",4“ "i7t‘l‘i W&L was ranked #1 over Yale on some list. So, just be prepared for every alumni you know to reblog, post, and shout that from the rooftops. ii t‘i".X’* '3/w‘lI~§:}.'.’ A W&L worthy Wednesday night pregame. in i I ',.,.,~ White—ou thefootbll game Saturday! Original theme was blarskout but coaches and players decided there’d be enough of that on Friday night w~;.r—:.»«; The cops e aly chll ere. #sh**noonesays #TWLM "".l‘heHeo—-o i pn util 2:30 now... drunk grilled cheese errday” #coop A standard W&L classroom looks exactly like an elementary school lunchroom: boys on one side, girls on the other. #TWLM not-.~ at ;'.,:ri~,a\t'. i'_t.i~w Name: Raya Taylor ‘14 Hometown: Goldsboro, NC Ma1or/_ Minor: Global Politics/ Theatre_ _ BA€tl|\3IIl‘I_ZIeS on campus: “Bye, Bye Birdie," Pi e a I What is your role in “Bye, Bye Birdie”? Stage Manager. What has been your favorite part of the rehearsals? My favorite part is seem the actors bond with each other over a projec we're all working to- gether to create. . What has been your favorite class at W&L? ’ Probably “Swords of Shakespeare.” With “Ballet” as a close second. Favorite W&L tradition and why? Dressing up for football games — it's the reason it cgme to the school. It's such a Southern thing 0 o. If you could be immortal for a day, what would you do? Everything. Assuming “immortal” also ensures that ti_me means nothing, so I could do every- thing in one day. I'd probably start by sleeping unti Iwoke up without an alarm. .Your fayorite moment of being a student at Washington and Lee? The Mock Con Gala - I a|ways_|ike f_orma|s be- cause everyone is_dressed so nicely, it was _nice tosee everyone without the pressure of political, academic, or Greek affiliations, ]USt having fun dancing to a great band. And I got to spend it with two of my best friends. What is your nickname from high school? Raya Sunshine. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_008.2.txt 8 0 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 M 0 N DAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 arts&life' The secret lifeof RAS I13 4 in the morning. Do you know where your RAS are? By Andrea Owen STA F F w R l T E R Baseball cap? Check. Binder? Check. Lanyard with master keys? Check. On-call phone? Check. Decked out in “uniform” and equipped with the appropriate supplies, Residential Advisers set out Saturday to patrol and protect the student body. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sat- urday nights, at least two Residential Advisers are “on-call” for undergradu- ate and law students, taking 11pm and 1:30am rounds through Graham-Lees, Davis, Gilliam, and Gaines residence halls, as well as Woods Creek Apart- ments. Of course, as students stumble throughout the dorms and sometimes suffer from more serious substance- related conditions, the RA job often consists of monitoring drug-and-alcohol ' issues. And although resentment may build towards RAs for their actions in this realm, Taylor Gilfillan, a senior Residential Adviser, tells students that essentially, RAs are not responsible for repercussions. “We’re not giving strikes,” said Gil- fillan during his Saturday night rounds, explaining that not only are drug-and- alcohol related prosecutions up to the Dean of Students and the Student Ju- dicial Council, but that ultimately, the responsibility for such infractionslies on the student. However, despite the apparent glam- our of their “crime-fighting” responsi- bilities, RAs would surely say that their experience is not WLPD. In fact, the majority of time spent doing rounds consists of identifying .¢'.;*|‘A V " ’ = From left to right, first-year Residential Advisers Taylor Gilfillan and Jordan Kearns, as well as law- student Residential Adviser Cara Regan stand ready to face the challenges of their jobs. he_ lookout for how to make things safe. maintenance-related issues, from bro- ken wall fixtures to faulty or missing doorknobs. Gilfillan, his tall stature barely fitting through the halls of Davis, said jokingly about the dangling nautical ceiling de'- cor: “I think we need to put in a work order for this.” To deal with the sometimes dull tasks of patrolling, second-year Resi- dential Adviser Jordan Kearns says he finds ways to spice up his job, as he re- places off-color comments on hall bul- letin boards and door whiteboards with more pleasant remarks. RAS on call also spend much of their time picking up stray pizza boxes and making sure theirrespective owners deal with clean-up. Gilfillan demon- strated his years of RA experience when he immediately located the phone num- ber of pizza-box owners on the delivery labels to request a clean-up. And although Gilfillan assured stu- dents that RAs are students just like those they serve, he understands the seriousness and importance of his du- ties to the student body and University as a whole. “We did sign our names on the dot- ted line to uphold University policy, and if we see, smell, or hear something and don’t follow through on it, that’s essen- tially breaking down our integrity,” he said. “We have to do our jobs.” , From making sure hallways are orderly to keeping‘ the peace, resident advlsors a C‘ OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_009.2.txt M 0 N DAY, OCTOBER 22,2012 9 - THE RING-TUM PHI- ports Generals football suffers first loss 31-14 loss leaves the team empty handed By Sarah Ward STAFF WRITE R Washington and Lee scored just two touchdowns in its 31-14 loss to Bridge- water at Jopson Field on Saturday, re- cording the first conference loss of the season. A fumble in the second quarter at the Bridgewater 29 yard-line cost the Gener- als their first scoring opportunity and led to an 85-yard touchdown drive just two ’ ’ possessions later by the Eagles to put the . ‘ score at 10-0. On their next possession the Generals were able to make it to the first yard line, but were thwarted after failing to get into the end zone after going for it on fourth 1 down. The Generals finally found me end zone in the second half with a touch- down just four minutes into the third quarter. Senior running back Brett Mur- ray scored on a 13-yard running play to Senior defensive back Jake Pelton Courtesy of W&L Sports Information make the score 10-7 Bridgewater. A 66-yard touchdown pass two posses- sions later by Bridgewater quarterback Willie Logan gave the Eagles a 17-7 edge with 7:17 left in the third quarter. The Generals responded with a touch- down by senior running back Luke Heinsohn on a 1-yard rushing play to end the third quarter with a score of 17-14. W&L’s next possession ended in a fumble recovered by Bridgewater that led to a touchdown with 3:00 remaining in the game to increase the Eagles’ lead to ten points. The Generals’ senior quarterback Nick Lombardo then threw an interception that Bridgewater ran back for a touch- down, which marked the final scoring play, putting the Eagles ahead 31-14. Lombardo recorded 173 yards with two interceptions. Heinsohn added 123 yards and a touchdown while Murray rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Senior linebacker Zach Zoller led the defense with 11 tackles. 4 The Generals (5-2, 3-1) look to add a non-conference win to their record ‘as they travel to Catholic on Saturday for a 1:00 pm game. Perfect month Generals have won every game in October By Hailey Hartley STAFF WRITER The Washington and Lee women’s soc- cer team, extended their wins streak to nine games this week with wins against Guilford and Randolph Macon. The team has not lost a game since falling to Virginia Wesleyan 1-0 on Sept. 22. On Tuesday, the Generals hosted Guil- ford, defeating them soundly by a score of 6-0. Sophomore Katherine Rush led the Generals, scoring two goals. Katie Rossi, Haley Ward, Taylor DeVoe, and Mary Woodruff Griffin each added a goal to the total. Generals’ goalies Kingsley Schroeder and Addie Healy had an easy day in the net. In their split time neither of them were forced to make a save. Guilford got four shots off but none of them were on target. The Generals continued their streak when they defeated Randolph Macon in a tough match-up on Saturday, 1-0. Rush scored the only goal, with her team-lead- ing 12th goal of the season. Healy had three saves on the day, preserving the shutout for the Generals. 1 Going into their final game the Gener- als record is 13-2-1 overall and 9-1-1 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. They are currently ranked second in the conference behind Virginia Wesleyan. The team finishes up their regular season with a home game against Sweet Briar on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. before the ODAC tournament begins on Saturday. .-34 Sophomore forward Katherine Rush Courtesy of W&L Sports Information United we swim Coach‘ Gardner, the swimmers enjoying the new make—up of W&L swimming By Pat Mccarron STAFF WRITER_ Let’s face it: Washington and Lee is known to be quite segregated by gender. The swimming program, however, has broken the mold with its recent unifica- tion of the men’s and women’s teams. Early last year men’s head coach Joel Shinofield resigned. He eventually be- came the executive director of the Col- lege Swimming Coaches Association of America. In his absence women’s head coach Kami Gardner took over as inter- im men’s head coach. W&L’s swimming program never looked back from there. Instead of allowing higher authori- ties dictate the future of W&L’s swim- ming program, the decision of whether to keep the team unified under a single coach lay in the hands of the swimmers themselves. This is a process that Coach Gardner describes as “very student-driv- en.” The swimmers had thoroughly en- joyed the fostered unification during the 2011-2012 season,‘ as both sides were able to experience first-hand their swim- ming counterparts’ success. The decision to unify was easy. In April of this year, Coach Gardner was officially promoted to head coach of the men’s swimming team. The unification’s effect on the team, even at this early juncture in the season, is clear to Coach Gardner: “It has made for a more energetic and positive atmosphere, and the team en- joys it,” explains Gardner. “It has led to bigger and better goals, and [the swim- mers] want to be viewed as one team.’-’ This boost in morale and camaraderie is not the only strong foundation for the team. Gardner herself has earned numer- ous coaching accolades, including Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the Year three out of the previous four seasons. She believes that her success as a coach is attributed to the way she al- locates responsibility to her swimmers, which gives them “ownership of their accomplishments and ownership of the team.” Coach Gardner begins each season with the same challenge. “Right now, this is my team. I hope by the end of the season you can take it away from me,” she tells her swimmers. The student- inspired decision to unify the men’s and women’s swimming teams is indicative of the swimmers’ efforts to control their destiny, to come together without force, to truly own the team. Both sides will be cheering each other on as the team competes against Randolph-Macon next Monday at home. women’s first stroke is strong Brassfield leads well-rounded team By Leigh Dannhauser SPORTS EDITOR After a week of competing in the pool, Washington and Lee’s women’s swim team is 2-1 and took the top spot at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference re- lays on Saturday. Over Reading Days the team travelled to Louisville, Ky. to face Centre and De- Pauw. They defeated Centre handily by a score of 184-78 but lost a tight battle with DePauw 134-157. First-year Stephanie Foster won two events for the Generals in the meet. She won the 100 back in 1:01.87 and the 200 back in 1:00.18. ' The Generals had their home opening meet on Friday when they were able to edge out Mary Washington 133-129. Senior Izzy Brassfield led the way for the Generals in the close contest with three first-place finishes. Brassfield won the 50 free in 25.41 seconds and the 100 free in 55.41 seconds. She was also a part of the winning 200 free relay. Senior Delaney Rolfe, junior Meredith Hardy, and first-year Sarah Schaffer joined her in her efforts. Rolfe and Schaffer each won individ- ual events. Sophomore Caroline Hamp also added two individual victories. On Saturday the Generals returned to the Cy Twombly P001 to host the ODAC relays. W&L took the top spot in nine of the ten events to take the victory with 454 points. The only event that the Gen- erals did not win was the 500 yard relay in which they took third. The Generals take the pool again this Saturday as they host Randolph-Macon at 1 pm. KYLE JAEGER 3 ‘Q6 the rest of the rotation will be HAILEY HARTLEY The New York Yankees, my initial pick for the World Series and personally my favorite team, have failed me. I felt that the Yankees were the strongest team in baseball, and to my surprise, the Detroit Ti- gers promptly swept them. The awe-inspiring per- formance by‘ the Tigers in the ALCS was enough to make them title contenders in my mind. Their 4 straight wins, combined with slight personal bias (if the Yanks can’t win, I would rather have the team that beat them win) make the Detroit Tigers my selection to win the World Series. One big factor in the playoffs is timing. The Ti- gers are red hot right now, firing on all cylinders. They seem to have the most momentum of any team in baseball.-Also, the sweep of the Yankees gives the Tigers time to rest their pitchers and star players. The winner of the Cardinals/Giants match- up will not be as mentally and physically prepared for the World Series because they will have a much shorter turnaround time than the Tigers. The Tigers as a team are stacked. Miguel Ca- brera, the favorite for AL MVP, combined with Prince Fielder, give the Tigers the best 1-2 punch in baseball. They may be the best offensive team in baseball, as shown by their series clinching 8-1 win against the Yankees, a perennial offensive power- house. While the batting is strong, their pitching may be better. Justin Verlander could be the best pitcher in the playoffs right now, and any time he is on the mound the Tigers should expect to win. He will be well rested entering the World Series, and able to provide great support in between his starts. St. Louis is currently lead- ing the»NLCS 3-1 against the H.-.A!.l As I write this, the MLB National League is still up in the air. The St. Louis Cardinals are up 3 games to 2 against the San Francisco Giants. This is a good sign for the Tigers. The Giants rely on All but three MLB teams have fallen in their quest for a World Series Championship. Only the Tigers, Cardinals, and Giants remain. Giants. Despite the Giants’ amazing comeback against strong pitching, and the tre— who wiuwin it any thé R€dS in the N1-D5, 1 3111 mendous bat of Buster Posey_ Hailey and Kyle go to bat for who they think convinced the Cardinals are will take home the crown. This could prove problematic going to be able to pull this to the Tigers, as the Giants’ pitching might be able to over- power the Tigers’ bats. However, if the Cardinals hold on to win the NLCS, the matchup for the Ti- gers will be a good one. Like the Tigers, the Cardi- nals rely on a few strong pitchers and a very good lineup of hitters. The Cardinals make up as a team is quite similar to the Tigers. The difference be- tween the teams lies in execution. The Tigers’ play- ers are simply better than the Cardinals. I would rather have Justin Verlander on the mound than Adam Wainright, and I would rather have Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder up to bat than Matt Hol- liday and Matt Carpenter. I Overall, the variables of time and matchups that often set teams apart in the playoffs are point- "ing in the Tigers’ favor, and they are the most well -rounded team left in the playoffs. I have no doubt that the Tigers will win the World Series. I predict that the Tigers beat the Cardinals 4-2 in the best of seven series. series out (okay, maybe I’m a little biased). They’ve far exceeded anyone’s expectations of their first post- Albert Pujols season. They’ve done an incredible amount of damage, defeating the Braves in the wild card single game elimination and beating who many considered to be the World Series fa- vorites, the Washington Nationals. Their incredible comeback win in game five showed they can never be counted out of a game. They were down to their last strike against the Nats in Washington. Did I mention they were down by six in just the third inning? These guys are incredible. This is a team that very few peo- ple gave a chance without Albert Pujols. They’re playing as the upset team, the team no one gave a chance, despite being the returning champions. The team is playing at their best when they need to. Last year’s postseason hero David Freese is batting .333 against some of the best pitchers in the league. Carlos Beltran has returned the Cardinals’ lineup. Young guys like shortstop Pete Kozma are making a name for themselves this postseason. And veterans like Carlos Beltran and Matt Holliday are looking to solidify themselves among some of baseball’s elite. The Cardinals’ starting pitchers are getting the job done. But what’s really making the difference for the pitchers is the run support. St. Louis is averaging over nine rims per win this postseason, while their losses are coming out’ to less than two runs per game. The batting power is allowing the pitchers to make little mistakes, which in a tighter game (aka, their losses) make the difference in the win-loss column. The Cardinals just need a little postseason magic to pull off back-to-back championship sea- sons. It hasn’t been done since the ’98-’99-’00 Yankees did it with the Core Four. St. Louis may not have that kind of star power, but they have the right motivation to keep the Commissioner’s Trophy in St: Louis. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20121022/WLURG39_RTP_20121022_010.2.txt 10> ' THE RING-TUMi PHI 0 MONDAY, OCTOBER 22,2012 sports inthe numbers 1 Indiana University is ranked first in the USA Today coaches’ preseason poll. They received 21 out of 31 first place votes on their way to getting 761 total points. They return four starters from a team that made it to the Sweet 16last year. Louisville is ranked second and University of Kentucky is ranked third. Number of weeks in a row that Alabama Crimson Tide have been ranked number one in the AP college football poll. This is a new school record. The previous record was seven which they achieved twice, in 1979 and 1980. soapbox “We needed something different. I think you're going to notice a difference. We , need somebody to increase the way things are around here and John’s the guy. I’m excited.” -Davld Ortiz about the Red Sox hlnn of John Ferrell as their new manager. rrell has been managing the Toronto Blue Jays “No matter what situation we’re in, no matter how many points we need or a field goal we need, we have the confidence we can do it. We have a lot of confidence in each other, and in Eli. ” -New York Giants’ receiver Victor Cruz after Sunday's game versus the Washington Redskins. Eli threw a game winning touchdown with 1:13 ieftin the game_to. take the victory. Manning now has 22 game winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime in his career, from ESPN.com ondeck By Hailey Hartley 5 TA F F w R IT E R Men’s soccer fell for the first time since Sept. 25 in a 3-0 loss to Roanoke on Saturday. With the loss, the Generals fall into second place in the Old Dominion Ath- letic Conference behind Roanoke heading into the last week of the regular season. The Generals had just one shot on goal against Roanoke. Senior defender Collier Wiseman was the lone General to force Maroon goalkeeper Cole Sinclair to make a save. Roanoke’s Chris Conover was the playmaker for the Maroons, scoring all three of their goals on each of his three shots. On the defensive side, goalie Albeit Civitarese made two saves in the entire contest. The Generals also played a tough match-up earlier in the week when they faced Randolph on Tuesday. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after both teams failed to Courtesy of W&L Sports Information score in the 90 minutes of play in regulation and the additional twenty minutes from two over- times. ' Civitarese was the main differ- ence for the Generals. Washington and Lee was once again having trouble putting the ball near the net. The Generals were only able to put one shot on goal that Ran- dolph goalkeeper Carter Smith was able to save. Civatarese made six saves, including two in the Generals can’t find net Washington and Lee only gets two Shots on goal in 200 minutes of play overtimes, to keep Randolph off of the board. Going into the last week of the regular season the team’s record is 9-4-2, 6-2-2 in the ODAC. The team will play their final game of the regular season at East- ern Mennonite on Tuesday. The ODAC tournament begins on Sat- urday.- By Shelby Flores STAFF WRITER All eyes were on senior right side hitter Taylor Maxey as the Washington & Lee volleyball team swept Guilford 3-0. Maxey was honored during the last home match of the season last Wednesday. She is the only senior on the squad. Maxey’s six foot frame is a bit intimidating once you meet her. It’s even scarier when you learn during track season she throws shot put, discus, hammer as well as indoor weight. Beyond athletics, Maxey’s schedule is filled with activities including drama, work at the ITS Information Desk in James G. Leybum Library, and her work study at the Lenfest Center. She says she is amazed she can do all of it. But it was Maxey’s performance of strength and athleticism that helped the Generals defeat Guil- ford 25-20, 25-13, and 25-19. With the win, the Generals moved to a 19-7 overall record and a 7-1 conference record. Maxey contributed four kills and two blocks in the victory. She had a .273 kill percentage only behind those ofjunior outside hit- ter M.A. Boles and first-year out- side hitter Anna Lausberg. Boles led the team with 19 kills and Lausberg added 14. Maxey had totaled 251 kills and 73 blocks in 184 career sets coin- ing into the match against Guil- ford. The victory last Wednesday also Snyder wins 400th Maxey honored in final home game of the season marked 400 career wins for Head Coach Bryan Snyder. in his 522nd match, Snyder improved his ca- reer winning percentage to .766. His percentage is currently the 12 best in the history ofNCAA Divi- sion lll coaches with a minimum of 10 years coaching. The Generals will return to play on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Bridge- water. By Shelby Flores STAFF WRITER The Washington & Lee field hockey team finished the weekend 1-] after “sticking it to cancer” on Saturday and celebrating Senior Day on Sunday. The Generals defea‘ted Virginia Wesleyan 2-1 on Saturday in the “Stick It To Cancer” game held on the W&L Turf Field. The team sold shirts and hadlhalftime ac- tivities to raise money for the Na- tional Foundation for Cancer Re- search (NFCR). Senior goalkeeper Kirsten Kyne had nine saves to set the record for career saves at W&L. Junior midfielder Lauren Boone and first- year forward Charlotte MacDon- ald scored the two goals early in the game for W&L. V The achievements of Kyne and fellow senior Chelsea Stevenson were celebrated at the last regular season home game on Sunday at the W&L Turf Field. Kyne holds three records for the Generals; This season she has which as of Saturday’s game is 134. She also holds the single set the single season saves record . game saves record with 21 which she set last year in a game versus Catholic, and the career saves re- cord. Stevenson has played in all but two games in her career. Since her sophomore year she has started all but two games. This season Ste- venson leads the team with four goals. / Kyne and Stevenson say they will miss the competition and the team atmosphere the most. They advised fellow teammates to en- joy the time they have left on the team. “I can’t imagine how I’m- going to feel in a few weeks when I am done with team sports forever,” Stevenson said. The Generals lost 5-1 to sev- enth ranked Christopher Newport on Senior Day. F irst-year for- ward Claire Townsley scored the lone goal for the Generals. Kyne played all 70 minutes for the Gen- erals and tallied 15 saves. The team will finish up the regu- lar season on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Bridgewater. Senior goalkeeper Kirten Kyne FH sticks it to cancer Kyne breaks career record in game dedicated to finding a cure Courtesy of W&L Sports Information I . e _ . Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Field Hockey at Bridgewater4pm ODACSTBC Men’s Soccer au;-Mu7pm ODACSTBC wom-envs soccer vsSweetBriar4pm oDAcsT3c Cross Country ODACS W:11, M:12 Volleyball at Bridgewater 6:30 pm 2 contests in ATL at Emory 3:30 pm Football 4 at Catholic 1 pm Swimming vs Roanoke 4:30 pm. vs R-M ~1pm