OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_001.2.txt A re %'I‘3*.75S R55’). VI (,6 110.15 BY THE insideLO6K What did you do last night? \ You may. actually be inhibiting _ ‘your future ’~ 2 career when , you go for ; that last double-shot. Is the Maker’s Mark worth it? . “'2. Women in chains. Women across the globe are still treated in scary ways. Why should we care in the Lex bubble? Have you ever seen “Taken”? Friend us on Have a story idea for us? Send it to us on Twitter or F acebook with “‘ e9 News...2 Opinions...5 ' Arts & Life...6 Wednesday Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Saturday 42-. Partlysunny 30°-54° , Sunday Rain &Snow 28°-48° {W4 ,,,>-*~»lt4 I Manda? "I" V ‘E ’ fr PartlySunny 240_480 V I is STUDENTS AND FOR»THE 1897 RING-TUM PHI. STUDENTS SINCE VOLUME CXVII, NUMBER 16 national‘ By Andrea Owen STA F F w R IT E R National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 24 through March 4, spot- ' lighted an issue especially applicable to the Washington and Lee community. On Sunday, March 3, Active Minds hosted its third annual Eating Disor- der Panel, a panel of five students who shared experiences related to eating Panel takes steps to decrease etin disorder prevale pcrson’s life.” Jan Kaufman, W&L’s Director of Health Promotion, described the com- pulsive exercise and restrictive eating components of disordered eating that may or may not constitute a full-blown eating disorder. nee at W&L. many of the risk factors that contrib- ute eating disorders-—college age, high . SES, white, traditional gender roles,” she said. “I think living and eating in the sorority house also contributes to the prevalence of eating disorders.” Regarding this year’s panel, McCune described a point that struck her per- disorders. . . . Although the percentage of W&L Anorexla Bullmla students who reported diagnosis or 3.0% treatment of anorexia or bulimia de- creased from 2010 to 2012, the dis- 25% orders are still twice as prevalent here compared to the national average. 0 In addition, junior Madison Mc- 2'0 /0 Cune, the President of Active Minds, cited some ofthe important things stu- 1.5% dents should know from the panelists’ discussion: many eating disorders do 1 00/ ‘ . . . o 0 not fit the anorexia/bulimia mold. “I think it’s important to know most eating disorders aren’t as simple 0-5% as that,” she said. “There is a large spectrum of behaviors that are more gs: N; gy- complex than just not eating or just $9 Q $9’ Q throwing up.” Clinical Psychologist Cliiisty Bar §.‘:.'.°.;;!‘.“tv— .".'."tfl .'t~i.'L‘,?§.'&*;‘§.§§‘l'§$tl'§.HT.-S‘l'Li¥é;$!l%i1'.?é Oiigaii» who Came on Staff in 2002 .2i‘.?l§'.'I"vl';étl.E::-'.‘ 35221133?! i:2«"/I. '"“"'“‘*"M“‘°°“““l““5°" sonally. “One of the things that really struck ‘me was that social media was able to have such a negative impact,” she said, “Online bullying was very impactful in a negative way....it’s not just ajoke.” Barongan described the best thing to do if someone is concerned a friend may have an eating disorder. “I think it‘s best to start by talking to the person first about changes you have noticed (weight loss, skipping meals, etc.) and to ask them what‘s going on,” she said. “Accusing them of having an eating disorder is not as helpful, but I wouldn’t get too caught up in saying it wrong. It is better to say something than to say nothing at all.” Barongan said that a concerned friend may also talk to a school, coun- because of her expertise in eating disorders, also emphasized the idea that many serious eating-related issues may not fit the category of a traditional eat- ing disorder. , “I would say that most people fall in the disordered eating range, and this is just as much of a reason to get help as having a ‘diagnosable’ condition,” she said. “Sometimes disordered eating can become an eating disorder, and even if it doesn’t, it still affects the quality of the She also explained why eating disor- ders maybe more prevalent here. “I think we have high achieving stu- dents who are perfectionistic [and that is] characteristic of people with eating disorders,” she said. Dr. Barongan also mentioned some factors. “While eating disorders can affect people ofall ages, SES levels, and races, the student population at W&L includes selor to discuss what to do. She added that the counseling center has pamphlets with information for students. McCune accentuated the seriousness of eating disorders. “Eating'disorders are very serious,” she said. -“They often end in death. They are mental illnesses that for our age bracket have the highest mortality rate....[and people] take an average of seven years to recovery fully.” ‘ A1‘ _‘.. ».a§ Junior Margaret Klein carries the ball upfield against Randolph in the Generals’ first win of the season. W&L won 16-5 but has otherwise had a slower start to their season than usual. Story on page 12. Photo courtesy of generalssports.com. Making a “major?! decision Sophomores declared. initial majors on March 1, but changes can be made By Krysta Huber STAFF WRITJER Washington and Lee University sopho- mores recently declared their initial majors after submitting major declaration forms to the University Registrar Ofifice on March 1. Though March 1 was the deadline to for- mally declare an initial major, W&L students have the flexibility to add or change majors through January of their senior year, accord- ing to Scott Dittman of the University Reg- istrar Office. The declaration process requires students to fill out a form listing their major(s) and/ or minors, with signatures from their advi- sor and the department head for their major. Students can use this same form when look- ing to change or add a major or minor, or to switch advisors. When students wish to make changes to preexisting information, they must include a copy of their “My Profile” page from WebAdvisor. Dittman said that this allows the Registrar Office to quickly see what ma- jor the student had previously declared. “Whenever they turn a new form in, it completely supplants the previous one so that we’re only dealing with one form at a time,” Dittman said. “lt’s a fairly easy pro- cess as long as you’re thinking ahead.” The current declaration date has not al- ways been in place, Dittman said that until 2010, sophomores were not required to de- clare until the end of the sophomore year. “Its a liberal arts experi- ence, so you ’re supposed to be exploring. You don ’t want to be looking yourself in. ” Scott Dittman, University Registrar “So many people started taking spring option, going abroad, or a lot of advisors weren’t here,” Dittman said. “We backed up [the declaration date] so that we would have the information ready because sophomores are often registering for important courses for majors in the fall of their junior year.” Dittman said that it is crucial for all of the departments and the Registrar Oflice to know the number of students per major well in advance. The number of students per major is an indication of how many course sections a department needs to offer to ad- equately meet student needs. _ “There is a need for the department heads to know how many people are planning a’ certain major because that affects courses for the next 4, 5, even 6 terms," Dittman said.v “They need to start thinking now about how they’re going to accommodate whatever in- creases in numbers or decrease in numbers.” Because of the course planning involved, this year, students declaring business admin- istration majors were required to submit their forms a week earlier than other departments. "Business Administration Department Head Professor Robert Ballenger said that the department pushed up the declaration date because unlike other departments, the business administration department also needs to assign students to advisors. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_002.2.txt ~ ll. & lEE.UlH¥lilSl G%,VA 24455 ..E3'm‘»3aI;:: lY 2 - THE RING-TUM PHI - MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 MARl420l3 IIGWS V Spreading the honor A VMI conference is putting a spotlight on honor By Krysta Huber STAFF WR lTER Executive Committee President Steele Burrow ‘ 13 and Second-Year Law Rep- resentative of the Executive Committee David Pelletier participated in the Vir- ginia Military Institute’s Honor Code Conference on March 4 and 5. According to Burrow, the conference included students from VMI, Washing- ton and Lee University, Duke Univer- sity, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute .5: and Burrow both participated in that portion of the conference. “As a representative from a school with an honor system, I spoke after one of the vignettes, explaining how The Honor System and the White Book Pro- cedures would have handled the given situation,” Pelletier said. During the presentation, Pelletier fo- cused on the law school, while Burrow ‘ “There are plenty ofhigh s to be held accountable for chool students that want their actions and want to create a positive community of trust like we have here at Washington and Lee. ’ I DAVID PELLETIER, Second-Year Law Representative of the EC and State University, the U.S. Naval Academy and several other schools. Burrow said that the purpose of the conference was to educate students about various honor systems. “[The conference] tried to bring to- gether college students involved with their schools’ honor systems or codes with high school students and leaders interested in beginning their own,” Bur- row said. Burrow said that the college students explained their honor systems by ex- amining a variety of casesand showing how their school would handle such a case under its honor system. Pelletier continued from‘ page 1 , “We also have to deal with the fact Major declaration discussed the overall importance of the system. . “I focused on the traditional role of the Honor System at W&L since Robert E. Lee was here in the late l860’s, while David emphasized the procedures of honor cases and the unique experience of the System’s interaction with a law school,” Burrow said. Pelletier said that he became involved in the conference due to his work on the Executive Committee. The Honor Code Conference was not the first time he has worked closely with VMI. “Earlier this year, The Honor Council at VMI invited us to lunch at their Cen- ter for Leadership and Ethics where we shared our experiences as well as pro- cedures and policies we follow,” Pelle- tier said. “It was a great opportunity to learn how another school handles honor within its community.” Following the event at the Center for Leadership and Ethics, VMI invited W&L to participate in the Honor Code Conference. . One of the most rewarding aspects of the conference for Pelletier was seeing how many high school students were interested in learning about different honor systems. “There are plenty of high school students that want to be held account- able for their actions and want to cre- ate a positive community of trust like we have here at W&L,” Pelletier said. “That was an empowering thing to hear and very motivating.” He added that he was glad to have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with many students whose schools didn’t have an existing honor system. Pelle- tier said he hoped that his conversations with those students were helpful to cre- ating an honor system in the future. ‘Burrow said he hoped that the stu- dents who were looking to create an honor system at their school were able to fully comprehend its advantages. “I hope they gained a deeper under- standing of the options before them and, more crucially, the benefits of hav- ing an honor system of any kind,” he said. systems. around the country 1. THE SCIENCES Though Pelletier and Burrow were responsible for educating many people about W&L’s honor system, Pelletier said that he personally learned a lot in the rocess. He was particularly inter- ested in other schools’ procedures un- der their honor systems. “Leaming how other schools handle or do not handle confidentiality, for example, was educational,” Pelletier said. “The same can be said for inves- tigations and hearings and trials them- selves.” Pelletier said that participating in the conference allowed him to reflect on W&L’s current honor system. He said that although conversations reflecting on the current honor system at W&L are ongoing, the conference reinforced that discussion. “This doesn’t necessarily mean [those conversations] were about change, al- though certainly there is room and op- tion for that,” Pelletier said. “One ofthe strengths of the way W&L has\created its Honor System vs Code is its flexibil- ity and ability to evolve.” Burrow agreed with Pelletier, say- ing that he doesn’t foresee any major changes to the honor system in the near future. “I don’t see us implementing any changes as a result of that conference, bLIt I did feel that the experience was valuable,” said Burrow. “Every system must address the context in which it exists, academically and socially, and I think W&L’s is ideal for our school.” ‘ll’. if Wilson leaves growing legacy By Neil Haggerty N EWS EDITO R John‘ D. Wilson, President of Washington and Lee University during the transition to Coeducation, passed away on March 2. Wilson served as W&L president from I983 to I995. According to an interview with Wil- son in a 1994 Alumni Magazine, the decision to go coeducational under Wilson’s leader- ship in I984 brought emotional responses, but “contributed to the elevation of the Uni- versity’s reputation.” Coeducation was not Wilson’s only contri- bution to W&L. Wilson appointed the very influential John Elrod as Dean of the College in 1984. Wil- son’s Presidency also witnessed the renova- tion of 15 fraternity houses, the introduction of several academic departments, the open- ing of the Lenfest Center for the Arts and a $147 million capital campaign, according to a press release by Jeff Hanna. The capital campaign funds helped fund the construction of the Watson Pavilion, the Duchossois Tennis Center and the renovation of the.ScienCe Center, according to the press release. The 1994 interview highlighted Wilson’s avoidance of «political correctness as repre- sentative of his desire to make W&L a place of neutrality for perspectives right and left. Wilson’s memorial service is on March 16 in Lee Chapel at 3 p.m. 10. CLASSICS. RELIGIONS, PHILOSOPHY 2. POLITICS tion date to the beginning of February to avoid adding more work for the Regis- trar’s ofi’ice in January. “If the deadline was Feb. 1, [business administration majors] wouldn’t have to have a special separate little process,” Ballenger said. “And it gives us time to have our course schedules together before registration.” Dittman said that regardless of where the ofiicial date to declare a major stands, the best part about declaring a major at W&L is that students have the freedom to make changes without fearing that they won’t graduate within four years. “It’s a liberal arts experience, so you’re supposed to be exploring. You don’t want to be locking yourself in,” Dittman said. that a lot of those people have not had a business professor,” Ballenger said. “We have to spread all of the workload out to all of the advisors so that the workload is evenly distributed.” Ballenger also said that he anticipates the entire Williams School will move up its major declaration deadline next year. “There has been a significant increase in business, accounting, and econom- ics majors and we want to make sure we have enough spots for everybody,” he said. “We’re trying to take the guesswork out of it.” Both Dittman and Ballenger said there has been talk of making the declaration date even earlier for all W&L students. However, Dittman said the issue is that the Registrar Office is quite busy in Janu- ary. “Backing it up into January, which is already so full of stuff - we’re doing spring registration in January; it’s nuts,” Dittman said. “But that would help the faculty make better plans when we ask_ them in mid-February, ‘How much are . . you going to teach in the fall?”’ Ballenger said that one possibility for the future is to move the major declara- , 11. HISTORY '3. BUSINESS ADMIN . 12. PSYCHOLOGY 4. SHEPHERD POVERTY PROGRAM 13. JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS 9‘ ECONOMICS 14. MATH 9" ENGLISH 15. THE ARTS FOREIGN LANGUAGES 16. FOREIGN CULTURE STUDIES 2“ . ACCOUNTING W " J W '-é A — E “ A: L‘-"' j 5'’ ART HISTORY 17. SOCIAL SCIENCES OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_003.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 3 - THE RING-TUM PHI» -4 news By Hannah Howard STAFF warren ’ The face of . ADVERSITY . The global fight for women is rights rages on Friday marked the occasion of Inter- national Women’s Day. Although difierent forms ‘of this day have been observed since the early 1900s, it was not until the 2000s that an official, annual day was set. Intemation- al Women’s Day serves to celebrate the accomplishments of women through the years and the obstacles that they have overcome. At the same time, it reminds citizens across the globe of the struggles that many women still endure and also pro- motes women’s rights. Although many believe that all the battles for women have been won, it is clear in many areas of the globe that this assumption is far from the truth. In light of this day, it is important to bring to light the reality of many situa- tions where women find themselves in crisis. “In crisis areas, it is often women and children who suffer the most,” ac- cording to reports by the Pulitzer Cen- ter. “Countries with underdeveloped economies and countries at-war face countless difliculties, but stories of the particular misery faced by women and children are often overlooked — result- ing in far-reaching human, social and economic consequences.” Everyday, women across the globe are subject to various rights violations and suffering that often goes unnoticed or unaddressed. Alise Sochaczewski, a psychothera- pist from Los Angeles, said to the‘Los Angeles Times during a march for In- ternational Women’s Day, “Women live in poverty around the world. They also bear the brunt of wars that men start, and it needs to stop.” DISCRIMINATION The most common example of dis- crimination against women that people report is in the economic sector. The Guardian reported that it is gen- erally accepted by many professional women that they will have to work harder than a man of equal capability in order to be given the same amount of respect. However, there are cases of discrim- ination that carry with them even heavi- er repercussions. In Lebanon, only men are allowed to pass down citizenship. Greg Constantine of the Pulitzer Center said, “The inability of a Leba- nese woman to pass on her citizenship is seen by many women as a gross viola- ’ tion of a fundamental right that in many ways thwarts almost any progress the country has made related to the ‘equal- ity’ of women.” If a Lebanese woman marries a man from another country or a man who has stateless status (lack of citizenship pa- pers) then their children, despite being bom in Lebanon and having a Lebanese mother, will have no claim to citizen- ship. Amal, a woman interviewed by Con- stantine who is married to a stateless man, said: “I feel lost and with so much pain it is killing me. I can’t do anything for my children. I am Lebanese of a Lebanese father and I can’t do anything for my husband and for my children.” This discrimination perpetuates statelessness in future generations and creates more people who have no na- tional claim. This increases general un- rest and instability within a state. SEGREGATION A young girl just reaching maturity is ban- ished from her home and sent to live for a week in a shack, exposed to in- numerable dangers. In a ritual called chaupadi that is still common in Nepal, girls are'segre- gated while menstruat- ing. They are consid- ered impure because of biological factors over which they have no con- trol. Allison Shelley and Allyn Gaestel, a pho- tographer and writer, respectively, who have studied the issue, said: “They are not allowed to touch kitchen utensils, share the same water source, go to school, or sleep inside the home during their pe- riods. Instead, they sleep in huts, ani- mal sheds, caves or even in the open. Women and children have died from exposure, burning or animal attacks, all while practicing chaupadi.” Cultural traditions keep this ritual strong even in modem times. These small villages do not have access to the medical knowledge that could save these women. In addition, many indi- viduals who practice chaupadi believe the gods will punish them ifthey do not adhere to it. This continued tradition of segrega- tion is stirring outrage in many people. Laxmi Bhul, who was interviewed by the Global Press Institute, said, “I am Sharba.t7Gul_,a,, Afg Middle E851" - frightened to stay here alone. Mother will not let me in the house and the local women will not let me use the nearby [water] tap. I wish nobody would be born a daughter.” The Nepali activist Dhurbar Sunar said, “I think this is a social crime in terms of women’s rights.” Sunar is in leadership at Samabikas, an organization working to end chau- padi in Nepal. Unfortunately, their work is incredibly difficult because, accord- ing to the Global Press Institute, many women have been brought up to believe that this practice is right and necessary. RAPE Globally, one in three women and girls will be beaten or sexualiy abused ‘United K V we &ia|d.Government Action .3 bill intendé todi1n_inishviolence‘against women has been put up before P A alfilgssembly, jbut»-at conservative religious group is opposing equire ppro_vaI.from al‘l four provinces before it can gointo effect. “ ' dom isflleading aUN Commission on the Status of Wom- lobalflinitiatives to end all violence against women glob- . ” sediinelanuaryiin Morocco that nullifies the previous law, which the raw if the perpetrator married the victim. series of tough--new laws to end sexual violence in re- I ,, ibrufta irape ofawoman in December. F the Vidlence Against Women Act on Thursday. ovemment will approach survivors and per- ~ efugee, beca in their lifetime. Reports of violence against women have increased in recent months in places such as India and various Afri- can countries. This is evidenced by the high profile coverage of the gang rape in New Delhi, the kidnappings in Paki- stan, and the protests sweeping multiple countries. New legislation is in the works in many countries such as India and Mo- rocco. However, it still isn’t enough. Reporting can still be minimal in some places and attempts to prosecute are of- ten ineffective. A report by the Physicians for Hu- man Rights read: “Every year, sexual violence is used against tens of thou- sands of women and girls during and after armed conflict. And all too often, those who commit the violence will never be accused, they will never be ar- rested, and they will never stand trial or even face a fine.” ' Reporters at the Pulitzer Center gave an example: “Few Pakistani media outlets carry the stories and no demon- strations have been held. Even if rape in Pakistan received the same kind of attention, however, finding justice for crimes of sexual violence can be an ex- tremely arduous task.” Women are victimized by rape in ev- ery comer of the globe, especially in ar- eas ripped apart by war. Wherever war goes, increased rape statistics follow. “Armed groups use rape to spread disease, and wreck or uproot commu- nities, with shame turning victims into outcasts,” said the Pulitzer Center. Currently, this problem is particu- larly prevalent in Africa. Author Jeremy Rosen said, “Rape is endemic in Africa and female mutilation is widespread.” The United Nations estimates that over 200,000 women have been raped in the Democratic Republic of the Con- go. Solange Furaha, Executive Secre- tary of South Kivu Congolese Women’s Caucus for Peace, said, “Sexual vio- lence is continuing to tear people, fami- lies, and communities apart... Leaders must be accountable to the women and girls ofAfrica.” The problem is not only in Africa and the Middle East. Women continue to be attacked in the drug wars in Mexico. Rape happens every day on the streets of fully developed, first-world coun- tries. The problem is not going away. TRAFFICKING Human trafficking is just as promi- nent as it always has been. Everyday more girls leave their homes for the promise of a job that will help them support their families only to find that they have become slaves. Still others are kidnapped. Some are even sold by their friends or families. Statistics released by the State De- partment in 2010 estimated that 12,000 Nepali women were trafficked to Indian brothels alone. This number has, of course, only risen. Reports from the Pulitzer Center stated, “Once they get to India there is little help available for them. Most are hundreds of miles from home and in ter- rifying surroundings. They often don’t speak Hindi, the main language in In- dia. Many reports have noted that the Indian police are often in cahoots with the brothels, making it almost impos- sible for girls to get out.” Trafficking is continuing in India as more locals are being targeted as well. Villages on the banks of the Brahma- putra River are often destroyed during the rainy season as the river drastically floods. Many die while others have their livelihoods washed away. During this desperate time, women go missing. Journalist Carl Gierstorfer said, “Trafifickers have identified their vul- nerable situation and lure them with promises of a better life in Delhi. Some of the women are outright kidnapped and sold as brides or prostitutes.” The demand for trafficked women has not diminished and little is being done to stop it. As such, many think the outlook is rather bleak for these women. These are just a few of the issues that women across all nations face ev- ery day. Some areas of the world are indeed hit harder by these than others, but it is an international crisis. Though it may seem like these problems are far removed from students and everyday life, they surround everyone. Women are in crisis. Raising aware- ness through Observances such as Inter- national Women’s Day is merely a small step towards further progress and end- ing gender violations globally. g _ tlge world’s most, recognized female of the war-to ‘ n her A ture graced the cover of National Geographic in 1985. Closer to home ’’I’m not educated about women’s issues on the international scale but I wish I was,” said first-year Sarah Knenleih. ”People need to know what's going on so it's definitely something the campus needs some buzz about." The first step to realizing that this is a global problem is to see the seriousness of it locally, as well. Knenlein may not know much about the international issues, but as a SPEAK member she works ’ to educate students about rape and assault on campus. SPEAK is an organization of female students who work to empower women in the W&L community to speak out against rape and the mistreatment of women. "This crisis is prominent, but a lot of women aren't comfortable talking about ' it,” Knenlein said. ”We know it's happening. We know it's a problem and we know it needs to stop. Sadly, nothing can change if people don't address it.” Students on the W&L campus can take a step towards change this month by participating in Speak Week. Speak Week (March 25-28) keeps the spirit of International Women’s Day alive by reminding people to be aware of women’s issues and encouraging them to talk about the problems. The week culminates with Take Back the Night, an event held on March 28 that gives sexual assault survivors a forum for their voices to be heard. 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The new change is mainly due to convenience for everyone involved in the two merging departments, due to the fact that Campus Recreation can only use the ‘Physical Educa- tion facilities _and because the two work so closely together, according to Associate Athletic Director Shana Levine. When discussing the long list of advantages of the two departments _merging, both Levine and former head of Campus Recreation Ray El- lington said it will make the budget for recreation more effective. Campus Recreation was formerly a part of the Student Affairs depart- ment at the school and would often use the Physical Education equip- ment and facilities for intramural and club sports and for group exercise. Now Campus Recreation is in the Warner Complex, communication and budget coordination with the PE department should be more efficient. Another change to the department is to have a focus group generate a “Campus Recreation Task Force” that will work to create a better schedule for group exercise as well as implementing ‘more ‘W&L-ap- proved activities. “The focus group will be represen- tative of the entire campus, fratemi- ARance ties, sororities, and people who live in residence halls,” Ellington said. “We want to improve campus recre- ations for everyone.” The group will meet as a whole twice a year in order to discuss the state of the department as a whole, but there will be more frequent “sub- groups” that will be more focused on certain activities and trying to im- prove only those activities. “With this transition, it’s a good time to change,” said Levine. This is exactly what Ellington is trying to do with the focus group: to change campus recreation for the better across the entire W&L com- munity. 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Virginia Colleges Equality Symposium challenges students to support LGBT By Leigh Dannhauser STAFF WRITER “We’re locked in a civil rights battle, right now,” Marcia “Ma” Purdy told the audience at the 2nd annual Virginia Colleges Equality Symposium and ‘Gala held here at Washington and Lee University on Saturday. Purdy’s speech, titled “Ally Devel- opment: l’m Out Too” was geared to- wards how important allies are to the LGBT community. ‘ Purdy, herself an ally, told her per- sonal story about living in a time of mass discrimination and homophobia. It is still an issue, Purdy said, be- cause people are bystanders instead of upstanders. “People just don’t know how to start helping,” explained Purdy. “They don’t have the tools.” ,. But, there are many ways that peo- ple can make a difference, even on a campus-wide scale. One of the biggest things that Purdy stressed was general support. She mentioned Lavender Gradua- tion, which is where members of the community and their allies walk at a separation graduation and support one another. “Sometimes there is nobody cel- ebrating that event in an individual’s life so as an ally show up and celebrate and be there,” Purdy explained. Although the community has made much ground in the civil rights battle, there is still a good distance to go to achieve true equality. At the end Purdy reminded everyone how important the ally is to the com- munity. “The voice of an ally LGBTQ provides people great relief, because it reminds us that we do not have to fight this alone.” OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_005.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11,2013 5 - THE RING-TUM PHI - opinions A The real Value of a scholarship By Leah Gose STAFF WRITER This past week, a little over 180 eager and nervous high school seniors fiocked to our campus to win one of a limited number of merit scholarships. The Johnson Scholarship, introduced af- ter a donation of$l0O million was made (anonymously at first) by Mr. Johnson, provides around ten percent of every in- coming class with full-rides. That is a lot of money. More impor- tantly- that is the potential for a lot of possibility. When the finalists come to campus,’ we are getting a taste of the fu- ture- a sampling of what could be. Con- sidering that 67 percent of the class of 2016 applied for a Johnson scholarship, it seems that a lot of students want that opportunity. Even so, it seems that animosity sur- rounds the winners when they matricu- late. It is much like beginning a demo- cratic government system in a recently war-tom country: everyone wants the power, but the winner always seems to be the first ridiculed and blamed. But why? Do we like to villainize the ‘winners or are we harboring a seri- ous jealousy issue? The scholars are not chosen out of a hat- and all are deserving of almost a quarter million dollars (this, year, the finalists’ average ACT score was a 34). To better paint the picture, professors and current Johnson scholars perform the interviews and help to se- lect the winners. I would happily place the future of millions of dollars in the hands of our professors and students for one reason: our community is built on the idea of intellectual and personal growth. All students are beneficiaries of our campus’ environment--receiving a scholarship does not take away from our General state-of-being (pun intended), but it allows students the ability to grow here. The Johnson scholarship’s purpose is to bring in the smartest students, but more so—-the most promising. Winning a scholarship means that those in our microcosm of higher education chose a finalist because they bring so much to the table. Not winning does seem discourag- ing. But regardless of the scholarship, being here is like winning the lottery anyway. Without the whole of our school, the intellectual prowess would be lost, and the opportunity for commu- nity building would disappear. We are all the future. As a whole, the possibili- ties for our future are endless. Instead of creating such an environ- ment of animosity and jealousy, we can only thank each other. Without the pres- ence of myriad types of students, we would not be able to experience all that Washington and Lee University can of- fer. This does not mean that we should raise statues of our winners, but that we should remember that we are all stu- dents, we are all adding to the wonderful environment that is, at its foundation, a stepping stone for our futures. Yes, at times we can be a little jeal- ous of the seemingly “lucky” scholar- ship winners (it is only fair, we are hu- man). But without all of us here, our world would never grow. So what am I trying to say? We are all winners- the money has nothing to do with it. Drone program striking out The governments attempts to prevent terrorism threaten the liberty of American citizens By Yates Wilburn s TA F F w R I T E R During the ongoing confirmation hearings for President Obama’s nomi- nation for CIA Director John ‘Brennon, senators involved asked some pretty awkward questions regarding the U.S. drone strike program. The questions ranged from its effectiveness and preva- lence, to its legality under the U.S. Con- stitution. Now, the main focus of politi- cal and media attention didn’t so much revolve around the use of drones on sus- pected terrorists, but rather around their use on U.S. citizens suspected of terror- ism. The increasing use of these drones overseas and at home when combined with the Patriot Act and the President’s authorization of indefinite detention of U.S. citizens by the military last year combine to create a unsettling situation regarding the state of our civil liberties. The source of these questions can trace their genesis back to the use of drones to track and kill U.S. citizen An- war al-Awlaki in Yemen back in 2011. Readers will remember that Mr. al-Aw- laki was, at the time, serving as al-Qa- eda’s spokesman in the Arabian Penin- sula. The reason senators have seen fit to bring this issue under scrutiny now has a lot to do with the fact that Mr. Brennon was and is a key player in the develop- ment, deployment, and use of America’s drone program overseas, as well as at home. As a justification for the use of the program, President Obama stated, “we conduct these drone strikes because they are necessary to mitigate ongoing actual threats, to stop plots, to prevent future attacks, and to save American lives. These strikes are legal, they are ethical, and they are wise.” Neither the President nor Mr. Brennon have made clear the exact legal or ethical criteria used in their assessment. Also left unexplained is the legal jus- tification for violating a U.S. citizen’s right to a fair trial on the mere suspicion of terrorist activity. While Mr.‘ al-Awlaki was ce1tainly—from all available evi- dence-a violent terrorist, he was still a U.S. citizen, and therefore entitled to a lawyer, a trial in a court of law, and his 5th Amendment liberties. When he was killed on the President’s order, he was robbed of those liberties simply be- cause one man (the President) ordered it so. According to House. Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R- MI) however, there is “plenty of over- sight” on the drone program. He states that as a chairman of his committee, he conducts monthly reviews of the CIA, and is “aware and part of those discus- sions” regarding the targeted killings. What he seems to have failed to men- tion is what he is able to do as a member of the House of Representatives to stop a drone strike on someone he feels is be- ing falsely accused. ‘ - Still, the increased use of drone against suspected terrorists overseas, even one that is an American citizen, is not what worries me. I highly doubt that this administration would make the jump to using such methods domesti- cally, or even west of Libya. What wor- ries me is what future administrations may do with the precedent being set by this program, those set by the Patriot Act, and the implications of President Obama’s signing of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. As readers may know, the Patriot _ Act (enacted in early 2002 and reautho- rized three times since) allows the U.S. government to do several things that are constitutionally questionable at the very best (from The American Civil Liberties Union): ° Access citizens’ financial records, phone records, medical history, intemet activity, travel patterns, and other infor- mation held by a third party without the traditional requirements of: A 0 Evidence that the target of a search is an “agent of a foreign power” 0 Reasonable suspicion that target materials are related to criminal activity 0 A search warrant or even approval from a judge - Engage in surveillance based on a citizen’s First Amendment activities such as intemet activity, book purchas- es, or letters to the editor (that probably covers this very article) ° Conduct (secret) physical searches and wiretaps to obtain evidence of a crime without proving probable cause as the Fourth Amendment requires This boils down to the FBI having the power to completely sidestep ju- dicial oversight by simply uttering the phrase “terrorist suspect.” I Even still, this is not enough to wor- ry me. There are several cases working their way through the U.S. court sys- tem that will eventually make it to the Supreme Court where even the most inadequate justice will call the Patriot Act unconstitutional. The law that truly unsettles me, the one that could make the drone program and the Patriot Act truly frightening, is the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In 2011, President Obama signed the NDAA into law as he has done every year of his Presidency, specifying the budget expenditures for the Department of Defense, and allowing Congress to engage in oversight of the Department of Defense. Typically, these yearly bills carry a few other provisions regarding defense, but raise few eyebrows due to their routine nature and the fact that they’ve never really been used for any- thing but budget allocation. However, that year’s NDAA carried a very unique provision stating that the President has the authority to “use all necessary and appropriate force” to detain “covered persons” “under the law of war without trial until the end of hostilities.” What are “covered persons”? The act defines “covered persons” as: 1. “A person who planned, autho- rized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, or har- bored those responsible for the attacks.” 2. “A person who was a part of or substantially supported al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners, including any person who has committed a bellig- erent act or has directly supported such hostilities in aid of such enemy forces.” Sound unfamiliar? Don’t feel bad; the U.S. media completely missed this incredible violation of the U.S. Consti- tution without so much as a questioning glance. This complete lack of joumalis- tic diligence came even as the President himself—~just before promptly signing it anyway—said he had “serious reserva- tions with certain provisions” of the bill. Regardless, upon signing this incredible affront to our civil liberties, he had the nerve to attempt to placate what little outcry there was by simply promising not to use the greatest legal trump card given to a President since the phrase “executive privilege.” I apologize if I sound cynical; I simply have an exten- sive record of Obama’s broken promises to work from, like his promises to: ° Close Guantanamo Bay-BROKEN - Clarify the legal status for defense contractor personnel-BROKEN ° Stop circumventing the Geneva Convention in America’s handling of war detainees—BROKEN - Stop prosecuting citizens using, growing, and/or distributing medical marijuana in “clear and unambiguous compliance of state law.”-BROKEN ° Never use signing statements and executive orders to circumvent legisla- tion signed into law-BROKEN Disregarding the human rights is- sues against non-U.S. citizens con- tained in this language, nowhere in this or any other language of the rest of the NDAA does it exempt US citizens from this treatment. This act authorizes the President to detain any U.S. citizen sus- pected of terrorism without a lawyer or trial until the “end of hostilities.” What ' does “end of hostilities” even mean in the conflict our country finds itself in? When the U.S. military and her allies leave Afghanistan? When radical Islam no longer inhabits the thoughts of any- one on Earth? When no one on Earth ever gets frustrated enough to pick up a gun and try to depose an American- supported dictatorship under the guise of a religious motivation? l’ll tell you I when: whenever the U.S. government says it’s over. By using the Patriot Act, NDAA, and drone program, future presidents will be able tohave the FBI tap the phone of a political blogger with a less than favor- able opinion of the President, shouting ‘‘national security” right past the judge’s otfice. Then, he can send the National Guard to his house, have him arrested, and keep him in jail without charging the blogger until the “end of hostilities.” « Or, if for some reason he can’t find the blogger, he can just have him killed with a drone strike and call him a terrorist to answer any awkward questions from a news media that gets easier and easier to fool every time. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_006.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11,2013 , 6 ° THE RING-TUM PHI - arts&|ife - #Tfiio[0e5Somj'-‘1/om Editor-in—Cfiief Design Editor Wondering why the paper looks so different this week? Washington and Lee University’s own Ring-tum Phi recently went to San Francisco, California for a national college newspaper conference, where we met more than fifty editorial staffs from around the j_ country. It was awesome. And thanks to the Journalism School and Career Services, we could afford ' to go. That’s the beauty of a school like W&L. There’s always a way to go. ' Here’s the run-down of what happened: We flew in on Wednesday night, and had all day Thurs- day to explore. We walked almost sixty blocks from the Fisherrnan’s Wharf down to Chinatown. We ate brunch with the sea lions of the Wharf, lunch with some hipsters in Little Italy, and dinner in the sketchy basement of a steaming Chinatown alley. ‘ Alright, that last one deserves an explanation, as it was my favorite memory from the trip. After a long day of exploring the city and gallivanting up and down the hills, we found ourselves deliriously in the middle of Chinatown. We had asked the concierge at the hotel for a dinner recommendation, but ' 1" all the places he gave us were sterile and generic and, well...safe. Being the adventurous types, we asked one of the clerks in a souvenirs bazaar where her favorite place to get “cheap and good” food was. Her immediate response was, “Are you okay with basement food?” We were onto something here. She pointed us in the direction of a dark alley with steam rising from the sewer vents. The smallest possible doorway and staircase led us to an incandescent basement filled with locals and menus in solid blocks of Chinese. When the food arrived, it‘ was stacked in front of us in mountains of plates the size of small countries. We were all fit to burst in approximately twelve minutes, and the total bill per person came to less than ten dollars. The moral of the story is to say yes to basement food. . Friday and Saturday were packed with journalism and newspaper design from 9 am to 5 pm, and then homework after dinner (we are W&L students after all). Sunday was a zero dark thirty flight back to the east coast. Look forward to watching our metamorphosis for the rest of this year and even bigger changes for next year. Between the five of us, we are stuffed with every possible new story idea, design element, and angle to cover. [Teaser alert: there is a real website on the very close horizon]. So enjoy browsing our trip to San Francisco, and all the incredible things we learned! ’ fbifia. Lang When I look back on our trip to San Francisco, there are so many memorable moments that come to mind; whether it be exploring Fisherrnan’s Wharf, delving . into Cynthia’s cultural roots in Chinatown, or nearly being hit by a riding crop in a lecture (I know this sounds weird, but the Professor preferred riding crops to point- ers), there was never a dull moment during the conference. One highlight of the trip was venturing to Coit Tower on our day off from the con- ference. Our journey to the tower began in Fisherman’s Wharf. where we noticed the tower off in the distance and decided to check out its view; little did we know, we were in for quite a hike. Starting out at sea level, we were soon in the midst of ‘ the infamous hills of San Francisco. Leigh (our track star), of course, was in the lead, sprinting up the hills, while the rest of us were hufiing and puffing behind her. Al- though the walk proved to be a “steep” challenge, it was definitely worth the spec- tacular view. It is hard to beat a view of San Francisco Bay with the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance! After exploring all day on Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending the As- sociated College Press Conference. There . were so many incredible professors and professional journalists that attended the conference and shared their personal ad- vice with all of us. Although I could prob- ably write a novel filled with all of the information I gathered during the two-day conference, the main tip I came away with is to not be afraid to stir the pot. Start a Juficinna Scitterfy Opinions Tditor 3-» r‘: » . ’ . "- 1 ‘- When the idea ofgoing to San Fran- 5 - ’ cisco to attend a convention first came up, it seemed like the kind of thing that would be fun to think about but would never actually happen. San Francisco, " lapart from being clear across the coun- try, seemed like much too large a place for the editors of our little W&L news- ‘I paper. So when it became clear that we were, in fact, going to this convention, I 3 i couldn’t help but worry about what was going to happen once we got there. It Cyntfiia Lam fllflie We iss Trsay mornig. Instead of sitting in I i I Wasnil “mil We were Wmewhere OVCT . . . . . ‘ , - - - c t e ! J 1 t ed class and funously scnbblmg notes from V Keontucky that my nerves gave way to excitement. Here we were, flying into t(‘)"“)‘:‘:l‘£)(:lSli'pic‘1’(‘::;at11]Sen‘sa1j§eIfisutgulgpooiot J. the chalkboard, I was standing smack dab 70 weather, towards the home ofthe Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and (‘fii.1— t V f rt‘ le I t b . _t .;;, . on the Bay Bridge, right in the heart of San gers crossed) an actual Sta’rbucks. I couldn’t have asked for a better California 5 ray 3W3)’ mm 3“ 3 10 I115 3031156 1 might start a debate: these sorts of articles are what draw readers’ attention and keep them on their toes. . This is one of the many things that the Ring-tum Phi hopes to work on over the course of the semester. Thanks to the J-School and to the speakers at the con- ‘ * ference, we will be revamping the Phi as we move forward in the hope that these changes bring us a stronger following of student readers. Francisco’ Calif_ The Salty Scent of Seawater experience than Thursday, when we spent the entire day roaming various piers, shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf, and soaking up the west coast sunlight. My favorite moment was when we kicked off our shoes and sat dockside, enjoying the fact that we were thousands of miles away from classes while the Pacific Ocean rose and fell across our ankles. This isn’t to say that I didn’t learn a truly inspiring amount of information about journalism“; we all came back bursting with ideas about how we could improve what no longer seemed to be such a little newspaper. But the most important thing I learned out there was to embrace the scary opportunities. They’re usually the ones that take your breath away. wafted in the air as the waves lapped softly against the pier. Never have I felt more at peace. There I was, thousands of miles away from campus, gazing out at one of the most breathtaking sights in the world - and this wasjust the beginning. I These five days opened my eyes to a myr- iad of amazing experiences, from the beauty of San Francisco to the inspiration presented in the conference. Throughout the weekend, I gleaned so many different ideas from the , speakers, workshops, and fellow journalists there. Attending “Sex, on Deadline: Cover- ing Campus Love, Lust, and Every Kink in Between” was one of my favorite moments, because it showed me aworld of possibil- ity pn what could be covered in the news- paper. Seeing what other publications have done, and the incredible impact those stories have had on campus, inspired meto bring the same sort of in—depth coverage and excite- ment to the Phi (coming soon: a love, rela- "-1rl1'O'IliSI'1lpS, and sex columnl). After all, jour- Vlismis about taking risks and reporting the I truth, and that’s exactly what we aim to do. Going to this conference was definitely one of the highlights of my semester! It would not have been possible without the generosity of the journalism department and the dedication of our devoted Phi readers. ~ Never would I have imagined that I would be standing on the Bay Bridge on asunny Sports Z-fcfitor ’ V, j - ’ The Ring-tum Phi’s editorial staff trip to San Francisco was the experience of a lifetime. I was able to learn so much about joumalism, about the city, and even about myself. The extended week- end was packed with catching the sights and going to journalism sessions, and of course I could not forget to do my track workouts. When I entered the ballroom for the first keynote speaker I was unsure of what to expect. Would I have already have heard all of this from my journalism professors here at Washington and Lee or would I learn a ton of new information that I wish thatlhad leamed before I was a junior?‘ Was it going to be worth missing two days of classes to attend acollege newspaper conference? - if es, yes and yes. The truth is that I have heard some of whatyyaas disgugssed before 7 . in Reid Hall; But I3-—also‘I83“?€d many new things. In Reid Hall I knew how to be*":i"l5etté“ii‘1‘éspoi;t,eij,,,....< is At this conference I leamedihiow’-ti;_be a_ better editor. Overall I learned many very important les- sons. I learned to trust my interests. If I soiriething isinteresting than probably somebody else , 1 will to. I already have the best camera for what and it’s my smartphorie. And finally,_I~ «i » ;v'°*”” . feign Damn/iauser .3 learned that the answer will always be no if you don’t"a\S’I(;_3-; ; *1 , on our trip. I didn’t have"'to 49: , "up to Coit Tower because I ‘ being able to see the fog These are going to help me, even outside of the world of journalism. They had alre';‘>idy’~helped around an extra camera while we explored the city. If I didn’t ask if anyone wanted to try andirnake thought it would have been a fun experience then we wouldn’t have gone. Standing at the top of th’ _MarCh morning, Soaking in thesights and rollingacross the Golden Gate Bridge was easily my favorite moment of the trip. _ - f. ;~ . ‘ me e V J — absorbing the passion of Storytelling Sup ' While standing in the airport waiting to board our flight back to the East Coast I was thankful for_.the’,o7 A A vitiesethat this *tr1'p:ha_d rounding me. Moments like these are why . given me. In addition to the knowledge and the sights, lwas able to see my uncle who I rarely see becauge istapgie between us. If it wasn’t for the generosity of the journalism department I wouldn’t have been able to have that with him, nor cou "°—I-"i'i‘ave been able to say thatit was one of the most enjoyable learning experiences of my life. » we have an “Arts and Life” section, because ' that is where the simple beauty comes alive, throbbing and ethereal. Yes, it is Thursday morning, but here, it is so much more. AME Ween . ‘V: ann auserln ront of the oden ate Bde. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_007.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 7 . THE RmG.1-UM pp” . ll gou haven't read our exploits on the previous page get, gou should. It will explain a lot. Bach? Great. So we have given gou a hlanlt page, and we want gou to lill it [metaphoricallg ol course, unless gou actuallg want to give us this page l)El(2l( with gour ideas and scrihhles]. What do gou want us to tallr ahout? Post it on Twitter or Facehooh with #tellthephi. Are gou creative? Funng? Draw cartoons For us. Something or someone to piclr a hone with? You alwags have a hlanlr spot in Opinions. The hest part: we are redesigning our nameplate [see the top ol the Front page, it sags The Ring-tum Phi etc.], and we want to picl( someone From the student hodg to design it lor us. . The Rules: I. you must include the lollowing phrases: The Ring-tum Phi By the students and lor the students since l897 Washington and lee llniuersitg And a place For the date and issue numher 2. lt must either he electronicallg generated or drawn on an "X" piece ol white paper. 3. your entrg must he dropped otl at the Phi ollice [Commons 341] or emailed to us [phi@wlu.edu] hg the last dag of classes this gear, Mag I7. G()()(l llI(Il(! OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_008.2.txt 8 ' THE RING-TUM PHI 0 MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 arts&|ife More than just ABCS and 123s ESOL members spent February Break in the Dominican Republic, teaching English to the village kids and natives By Athena Cao STAFF WRITER This time, it’s all about the kids. In- stead of teaching baseball players at the San Diego Padres’ training camp, as it has done in the past, English for Speak- ers of Other Languages (ESOL) sent 12 students to teach primary school stu- dents English in a Dominican Republic village over February Break. During the week, the group enjoyed more than just the beach and sunshine. At 9 a.m. every day, half of the group walked to the local primary school to teach basic English words like colors, body parts, and days of the week. They made the learning experience fun for the students by singing the “Days of the Week” song and dancing along to “Head, Shoulders, Kneesiand Toes.” "rm Jor 17- :.t._:t The ri . l .3. ' Because Dominican teachers have been on strike due to complaints over their low salaries, thevprimary school students have only been able to go to school for an hour every day. So after 10 a.m., the teaching half of the group would walk twenty minutes to the after- school program, where the other half of the group was taking care of the kids. The after-school program allowed the group to communicate with local chil- dren, learn more about their lives, and to simply have a good time. It is often assumed that children in a remote village are shy, but they can be very outgoing. All of the kids loved pos- ing in front of cameras and taking pic- tures of everything they saw. At lunch, ‘1. _f,-12.», 'f¢'P"S,‘,-3-‘ . W wt _ %$'; . V ,3./.. .4- » ,-._--'1». the group would review the photos on their cameras and iPhones that the kids took, and it would not be surprising to see hundreds of pictures (mostly selfies) on the camera roll. One trip leader, ju- nior Vincent Kim, said his favorite part of the trip was “hanging with the kids who got swagger.” Spending a week in a Dominican village was like accidentally running through the “Namia” closet, except for the 80-degree temperatures. Najayo, a village on the south shore of the Domin- ican Republic, is not even recognized by Wikipedia. Situated in the heart of the Caribbean, it has a beautiful beach and a clear view of the night sky with dazzling stars. Najayo locals seemed to be profes- sional procrastinators on the beach. Or maybe the natives living on the is- lands simply didn’t face the pressure to compete with others. This was demon- strated one afternoon when the group decided to get ice cream from a local store. A sign on its door said the store opened at 2:30 p.m. but the shop own- er did not show up until about 3 p.m. e l ‘ri x. Overall, this was an incredible learn " ing opportunity for everyone who went. ‘,2 on the trip. The students lefi a lasting .. impact on the village, and in retum, gained a lifetime of memories. This ' time, it truly was all about the kids. For more information, please contact ESOL by reaching Vincent Kim ‘ 14 or James Biemiller ‘l5. _ ipactf that next drink Dr Scott Schwartzwelder discusses the psychological and physical implications of alcohol on the adolescent brain By Monica Devlin G U EST w R IT E R During a time in their lives when stu- dents are supposed to be, maximizing their‘ potential, are they actually per- manently damaging it? On Feb. 28, in a talk. entitled “Hangover 3,” Dr. Scott Schwartzwelder of Duke University came to Washington and Lee University to discuss the long-terrn effects of alco- hol on the young adult brain. As he said, he did not come to preach or to scare; he came to teach, so that students could make their own informed decisions about how to use alcohol. Dr. Schwartzwelder described the de- velopment of the adolescent brain, a stagethat extends into the mid 20’s, as a “double-edged sword.” The adolescent brain has a greatly increased capability to learn, but it also has an enhanced vul- nerability to drugs, such as alcohol, and to the possible long-terrn effects of those drugs. These circumstances mean that at a time in a person’s life when his brain is specifically built to learn and has the greatest potential to form long-lasting memories, he is also at the highest risk of damaging his learning and memory- forming capabilities for the rest of his life. This phenomenon is due to the fact that overuse of alcohol by people under the age of twenty-five can affect the hippo- campus and the frontal lobe, the parts of the brain responsible for memory fonna- x tion, problem solving, feeling, thinking, and planning. After the age of twenty- five, when it has frilly formed and de- veloped, the brain is not as susceptible Hippocampuis . f to this sort of damage from the use of al cohol So when students wake up and can- not remember what they did the night before, they have not simply lost a one- time memory. If such occurrences are re- peated over the course of several years, St udents may damage their memory capabilities permanently. This damage may mean that they will never reach the full potential they could have, had they not drunk heavily throughout college. This is a frightening realization, espe- If If‘! <-fr‘ '~. cially because it is much more damaging to binge drink. Students who have heavy schedules of schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and group-work at night may have the opportunity to drink on only one or two nights a week. This situation promotes the drinking of a large amount of alcohol in a short time-span, or binge drinking. If a student consumes a large amount of alcohol over the course of a week, but drinks it in two nights, he inflicts a lot more damage than if he were to drink that same amount over the This was the award-win- ning article selected from Profes- sor Blythe’s class, BIO-111: , Addiction - and Drugs u f Abuse. ongratula- ‘ ions to ju- nior Monlca Devlin for writing this piece! course of five nights. Dr. Schwartzwelder encouraged stu- dents near the end of his talk by remind- ing them that the very quality that makes the adolescent brain sensitive to damage also allows it to heal more effectively. So there is hope. If students make smarter choices about how much and over how much time they drink, they can make sure that they are spending college as they are supposed to: increasing their potential, not inhibiting it. 0 OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_009.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 9 ° THE RING-TUM PHI 0 Timetotap into your mner Muse W&L is literary magazine takes center stage By Caroline Hamp 5 TA F F w R IT E R don‘t consider myselfa cre- ative person. but this year I contemplated contributing to Washington and Lee Uni- versity’s literary arts magazine. ll/II.\'(’. Why‘? Because there is something beautiful about putting the most abstract concepts ofthe mind onto paper. Mak- ing thoughts tangible is miraculous, and yet we do it everyday. The purpose of Muse is to take those expressions ofthe mind and create a collection. a master- piece. Will Fulwider ‘ I4, the primary edi- tor of Muse, understands the idea of creating masterpiece and sees 1‘/lI.V(’ as a collective, communal project. Each person who contributes adds something incredible. and the more people who add to the magazine, the more poignant it becomes. Fulwider describes Muse as a cir- cle of fire. “Everybody has a creative spark._ whether they acknowledge it or not. M1/.s'e is a platform for these ere- ative sparks," he said. “i’t»lz/se is an at- tempt to take these disparate sparks and ignite a flame. Fires tend to attract at- tention." ~ You don‘t need to be the next Von- negut or Picasso or Bach to be a spark. A spark can be anyone, no matter who they are or how they choose to express themselves. Said Fulwider: “It does not matter if you think yourself a ho 'ilie writer, painter, singer, or are con inced of your eminent elevation to lit./z « sic fame, we want you all to submit." The .v\l1/xc staff have high hopes for the literary arts magazine. Indeed, Ful- wider himself lirst joined the organiza- tion because of his desire to improve it. “In high school, I was a very mi- nor and little-contributing member of our literary arts magazi ‘alled Bare. Coming to W&L and finding that its literary arts maga/_ine was little noticed intrigued me." said Fulwider. He decided to change that by be- coming a part ofthe staff. Fulwider saw a lot ofpotential in the literary arts mag- azine because art can be so influential. According to him, the most effective pieces are those which "tug and play the universal heartstrings like a lyre, yet the reveiberations to each individual feel as though they were played just for her." This year, pl/z/se will be published once duriiw ring Term, but in the fu- ture. the s opes to publish multiple editions each "’II‘. They also strive to procure as many contributors as possi- ble. Ful\\ider‘s ultimate goal‘? To have every W&L student‘ to provide a work ofart. Said F uluider: “How wonderful would it be if every single person on this campus submitted a piece of their creativity’? What a campus map that would be.“ Considering submitting a part ofyou to ll/1/sc‘? liven ifyou just have the tini- est desire, please take the risk and put yourself out there next year. Your art- work could be the filial spark in a bril- liant ring of fire. By Josh White STA F F w R IT E R One of the many amazing and free op- portunities that have been available over the last couple weeks here on campus is the Outing Club’s Kayak Rolling class. Many of you are probably wondering what exactly that is; [will explain. When white water kayaking, the in- dividual fuzzes himself into the kayak to create a kayak-human hybrid capable of going to exciting, but often less-than- ideal places in rivers. Sports enthusiasts do decide to go to these dangerous plac- es because it is super fun! Those intui- tive readers out there might have already guessed some of the problems that come with making a kayak an extension of the human body — which is precisely the problem when a kayak flips over with a person inside it. Luckily for us, we do not need to gworry about this burdensome deterrent to white water prowess, for the Outing Club has been hosting sessions teach- ing kayakers of all abilities how to flip a kayak back up to its right side from the ,. -‘-‘izlr Outing oflers free lcayak roling classes for outdoor enthulasts seated position. In fact, I myself have been attending said kayaking classes for the last four weeks. Having completed my experience, I am ready to share all that you need to know, and hopefully to inspire you to get out there yourselfl. The kayaking classes take place in the warm and comfortable environment of our very own Doremus Pool. Sessions last about two hours and allow groups of up to six participants who are taught by two instructors, including Outing Club Director James Dick. Even though I had never hadxany ex- perience using white water kayaks be- fore, I felt very comfortable and stayed within my limits from day one. The in- structors let me move at my own pace and gave me the tools to succeed. With the aid of such great teachers, I had my roll down by the third session, and the fourth was merely an exercise in confi- dence. For those of you who are wondering, the art of rolling a kayak is not fitness- dependent, rather, your success will rely on technique and finesse. And for the more ambitious, there are many other things one can practice in the pool afler mastering the roll. Both instructors are experienced in paddling technique and alternative roll styles, and can offer help- ful tips in these areas. Kayakers who are really looking for a challenge can even try to learn how to roll their kayaks with-. out a paddle. I cannot stress enough how great this opportunity is, and the timing couldn’t be better. With spring coming up, leam- ing how to handle yourself in a kayak could open up a world of opportunity for you this summer, and maybe even spark a new lifelong passion. Fortunately, there are- many more to come! These free classes will be held every Monday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting up again in the next few weeks. F eel free to contact either James Dick or myself for more information. Take a spin with Kelsey Cotter Junior Kelsey Cotter acts as both a student and a teacher here on campus, leading regular spin classes at the gym By Lindsey Burke STAFF WRITER Junior Kelsey Cotter holds a dual status as a Washington and Lee Univer- sity student and instructor. A native of Salem, Va., this English major’s selfless attitude inspired her to become one of the University’s group cycling instructors. “I wanted to be able to motivate peo- ple to work out in a fun atmosphere,” said Cotter. . She stands out among her fellow instructors, as she maintains a full aca- demic schedule in the University and still finds time to teach cycling. For Cotter, being a student and instructor allows her to get a great workout while her friends follow her lead. Although she is an avid runner, Cot- ter picked up cycling after searching for a different form of exercise. “I wanted a low impact workout that I could alternate with running, and cy— l cling seemed like the most fun choice,” she said. Cotter said that. she got lucky on her road to becoming an instructor. While in Boston over the summer, she en- rolled in a Spinning training weekend. She is a certified Spinning instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Now, she teaches classes at the Uni- versity three times a week. “It’s a quick 45 minute workout with my friends, so it’s the perfect break from schoolwork,” said Cotter. Cotter said her classes entail a vari- ety of music and positions, keeping her students engaged throughout the short, intense workout. Students and staff can spin with Cot- ter on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., or on Saturdays at 12:15 p.m. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_010.2.txt MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 ‘I Congratulations to the Class of 2013 ! GRAD FAIR 3-DAY ANNUAL U.G. GRAD FAIR Wednesday, March 13”‘ — Friday, March 15”‘ 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Atrium, Elrod Commons The time to celebrate the end of your four year journey is fast approaching! V From the moment you firststepped on campus, you knew you were entering a most special place. The defining traditions of Washington and Lee University: academic rigor, student self governance and lives measured by truth and integrity will mark you as honorable men and women and leaders of the future. As your journey comes to a close and as you celebrate your graduation day on May 23rd, enjoy the memories of campus life, afternoons spent at Goshen, hikes up House Mountain, Fancy Dress and the many friendships you have made. Celebrate with family and friends this special day! ORDERING YOUR CAPS& GOWNS! This is the ONLY opportunity to be fiaedforyourenvironmentally 10- THE RING-TUM PHI 0 “green ” caps and gowns! (Purchase price is $50.00) Washington and Lee University Engraved Chairs Arm Chair or Rocker “a lasting memory” The Official Class Ring Seniors! Order in time to wear for graduation! A Balfour representative will be available to fit you for this handsome ring. 2013 Graduation photos (Each graduate will be photographed as they receive their diploma from the University President. Photos may be purchased at PhotoStore after graduation) Quality photo frames, lined with a mat embossed with the University name and crest are available at the Grad Fair and the Washington and Lee University Store PhotoStore photostore.wlu.edu OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_011.2.txt Fy Fly fishermen from W&L and VMIj0m By Hendley Badcock STAFF WRITER MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 s p o rts 11 - THE RING-TUM PHI 0 Women’s struggles will continue Casting clinics and fly tying lessons. A film festival and an invitational tour- nament. In only their third month as a club, the Washington and Lee Univer- sity Fly Fishers (WLFF) have officially made their debut. _“We are just as interested in getting novices on the stream for the first time as we are in teaching experienced an- glers advanced techniques and tourna- ment tactics,” Biology Professor Robert Humston said. Fly fishing has been a part of W&L for several years through the Outing Club and led by senior Bryan Kloster. Activity really picked up when Humston began spearheading events to connect W&L students with anglers from the Virginia Military Institute’s Fishing Club. Humston, who taught at VMI before coming to W&L in 2008, noticed there were not many efforts to bring the insti- tutions together. He has since worked alongside Col. Lee Dewald, VMI math- ematics professor, to bridge the schools through sport. “[Col. Dewlad and I] fished together a few times and have always talked," Humston said. “We wanted to connect [VMI and W&L] in service and as an- glers." Last year, before WLFF was even an idea on campus, Humston led a series of “learn to fly fish" events with Col. De- wald to break the ice between W&L and VMI fishers. “[Those events] culminated in the first W&L-VMI Fly Fishing Tournament,” Humston said. “It was one ofthe coolest things l’.ve ever pulled off.” At the beginning of the event, hosted last March, Humston was unsure how in By Hailey Hartley STAFF WRITER In the last month sports fans have seen some huge strides for women in male- dominated sports. Danica Patrick held the pole position at Daytona, the Ulti- mate Fighting Championship had their first female title bout, and a woman had a try-out for the NFL. The strides women have been making are remark- able without a doubt, but do women re- ally have a future in these sports? Will we see additional women entering the NASCAR Sprint Cup? Will we ever see a woman in an NFL jersey, or in an MLB uniform‘? I As a female sports fan, it truly is dif- ficult being taken seriously because pro- Road is difficult, but no impossible For years, female athletes have strug- gled to gain recognition in sports domi- nated by males. Sports such as football and baseball appear as elite fraternities only available to the best male athletes, with no space for even the most talented females. One could simply chalk this up to differences in physicality. but upon closer examination, female athletes across sports are staking their claim in “male”-dominated leagues. In some sports, incorporating females into male leagues seems difficult and far-fetched. For example, Brittany (iri- ner recently scored 50 points against Kansas Sate and dunked. Griner has been dominant in NCAA women’s bas- ketball for years. However, when coin- pared to NCAA men‘s basketball greats like Shaquille O‘Neal. the physical dif- bringing the two groups together would play out. _ “It started out as all the W&L stu- dents over here and the VMI cadets over there," Humston said. “But by the time they came in for lunch, they were having _ a great time together. Then the fishing pairs were talking strategy. It was so great to watch.” The toumament’s success caught the attention of the press and inspired Humston to establish an official fly fish- ing club at W&L. WLFF has continued its ties with VMI and has connected their program with other organizations. "Now, W&L folks are constantly going over [to VMI] and VMI cadets are al- ways coming over here,” Humston said. Since WLFF’s inception in December, there have been about five events leading up to the second annual VMI-W&L Fly Fishing Toumament, including casting and fly tying clinics, a guest speaker, and the Fly Fishing Film Tour at VMI. “Also, Kloster was instrumental in connecting our club with Trout Unlim- ited,” Humston said. The national organization promotes conservation of North American water- sheds. Humston serves as the official of W&L’s Trout Unlimited student chapter and of the regional chapter. “The local chapter...has been incred- ibly helpful and supportive, with chap- ter members volunteering their time for [clinics] and serving as on-water in- structors and oflieials during the tourna- ment,” Humston said. Similarly, WLFF incorporates fishing into service. y “We organize stream cleanups and vol- unteer to teach folks at VMI and Sweet fessional sports are still seen as a man's game, no matter what the actual fan base is. Nonetheless, l’ve never seen playing most professional sports as something that women can really break into. Not only do I think that it would complicate the sports world beyond words, but I just don’t see a large amount of females be- ing able to physically perform in most sports the way men do. I think it’s important to note that some of these female additions seem to be driven by sex appeal, which may (unfor- tunately) be the key to women breaking into the sport. People either love or hate -Danica Patrick but there is no denying fercnces are overwhelming. Men"s bas- ketball appears to be one of the more diflicult sports to break into. On the other end ofthe spectrum. soc—. cer has become one ofthe most uniform- ly accepted and enjoyed sports by female athletes at all levels. The US. womcn‘s world cup performance in Ztlll can at- test to the popularity of the sport as a whole. In this case, the womcn‘s team was much more exciting to watch than the U8. men‘s, who were not nearly as successful in their World (‘up attempt. This is perhaps an example of where keeping men and women separate in sport could actually propel female ath- letes to higher public regard than their male counterparts. There are many gray areas in this dc- bate. Much of what we know about Briar how to cast and fly,” Humston said. WLFF has also worked with Project Healing Waters. “The purpose is to get veterans who’ve been injured in combat into fly fish- ing,” Humston said. “Club members have volunteered as guides and teachers. Their assistance could be as simple as tying flies.” In part, the second annual tournament on March 23 is a reward to club mem- . bers for their service throughout the term. Later this spring, the club plans to host more events. There will be a beginner’s event on April 27 at an alumnus’ Blue Ridge lodge. Anyone interested is en- couraged to come out. “We want to provide people the op- portunity to leam...it’s not magic,” Humston assures any wary beginner. “Just a simple 30-minutes _of practice, and you’ll start to feel comfortable with casting.” For more advanced fishers, WLF F aims for a competitive level. Some members already have a great deal of tournament experience. WLFF President Will Travis, ‘l4, competed on the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team in the 2009 World Championship in the Czech Republic. . “Before I met Will, I had no idea competitive fly fishing was a thing,” Humston said. “There’s a lot ofinterest in competitive fly fishing in Pennsylvania, West Vir- ginia, Georgia, and so forth,” Humston . continued. “We aim to send people to those tournaments.” In fact, WLFF received its first invi- tation to a tournament, the 4th Annual Harrnan’s National Invitational Fly Fish- the fact that she is attractive, or ignor- ing her (30 Daddy ads. Anyone who fol- lows MMA knows that the same can be said about former fighter Gina Carano, (she’ll be in the new “Fast and Furious” movie) and new UFC Champion Ronda Rousey. And I am still confused as to how the woman was chosen for the first NFL tryout (for the Jets nonetheless). The girl didn't know how to set up the tee! Still there are exceptions, but this may be what is needed to drive the ad- dition of females in these sports, and we can hope that soon we will get beyond it. None of this takes away from the strides that are being made by women. female and male athletes is subject to change and there are many opportuni- ties for female athletes to make moves into male sports. While I believe this will occur in the future, many females are already making a name for them- selves today. Perhaps the most notable of these athletes is Danica Patrick, who is outperforming many men in her field of N/\S(‘/\R and proving her doubters wrong. Patrick‘s success should inspire other \\ omen to try and join NASCAR, and it's possible \\e could see more rac- ers like her in the future. In football, the lirst female player performed at a draft combine this year. Lauren Silberman at- tempted to wow scouts with her leg and make it to an NFL team. While she came up short. she proved that this is another opportunity for females in male sports. It is awesome to see such success sto- ries ofwomen in male dominated sports. The first female UFC fight was one of the most exciting fights I had ever seen, (I’m more than a casual fan) and Dani- ca’s feat was equally as impressive. is there a future for the young girls who say they are going to break the gender barrier in the NFL or the MLB? There’s no way of knowing, but in the mean- time, I don’t think we will see an over- whelming increase of women making similar feats. .1! By Kyle Jaeger STA F F w R IT E R She also drew comparisons to Katie l-ln- ida, the first kicker in Division l-A foot- ball. They both serve as examples for future female football players to follow, and in the near future I believe we could see female kickers in the NFL. It is dillicult to debate a subject such as this, because there is so much that could change in the future. Rather than con- sidering this a “head-to-head" subject. it should be viewed as a discussion. While it is clear that in many cases it would be difficult for women to compete on the same level as men, there are also sev- eral opportunitics for female athletes to gain respect and fame in both male and female leagues. For now. we can only sit back and encourage female athletes everywhere we see what the future holds. g com etes as a team together to form an oficial club, and have plans to compete Participants of the first annual VMI-W&L Fl Fishig tournament courtesy of Steve Romine ing Event. On May 3 and 4, junior Julian Kindrish and first-year Oliver Nettere will com- pete for W&L, the only University of the 16 teams competing. The club has only been around for some three months and already has great plans. Humston and club members strive to achieve competitive excellence, all the while maintaining a pure love for the sport and desire to share it with an- glers of all skill levels. OCR::/Vol_116/WLURG39_RTP_20130311/WLURG39_RTP_20130311_012.2.txt 12 0 THE RING-TUM PHI 0 MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013 sports ’1 I it in the nu mbers The total number of losses that the Liberty University men’s basketball team had when they qualified for the NCAA Tour- nament. They are just the second team in history to have that many losses and still qualify. They defeated top-seeded Charleston Southern in the Big South Championship to earn the spot. 48 How old Bernard Hopkins was when he won the IBG light. heavyweight championship on Saturday. With the victory Hopkins became the oldest boxer to win a major title. 7 The total number of players ejected in the World Baseball Classic game between Mexico and Canada. A brawl broke out in the ninth inning after Mexico’s Arnold Leon threw a pitch into the back of Canada's Rene Tosini. Canada won the game 10-3. With the loss, Mexico was eliminated from the tournament. soapbox “Whoever says that we’re just here as an Big city team small town Lex Harlem Globetrotters perform at Cameron Hall By Kristina Seon GUEST WRITER Globetrotters game were ex: actly what my friends and I needed midweek as an ex- tended study break. Grow- — ing up in New York, I had heard about the exhibition basketball team frequently. The chance to see a full show that boasted a combination of athleticism, theater, and comedy was one that I simply could not pass up. The Harlem Globetrotters have a rich his- tory, dating back to their start in 1927. The team originated on the South Side of Chi- cago but moved to Harlem as its home city in 1928 because it was considered the cen- ter of African-American culture at the time. The Globetrotters became known more for entertainment than sports as they gradually worked comic routines into their act. Some of the more notable Globetrotters through- out the years have been NBA stars, such as Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain, Connie “The Hawk” Hawkins, and Nat “Sweetwater” C lif- ton. ' My friends and I arrived at the arena, not quite sure what to expect but we were not dis- appointed. The players amazed us with their tricks, artfiil passing, and carefully crafted and executed plays. One player even came over the bleachers and shot from a few rows up, at which he was successful after a few at- tempts. The best (or worst) part came in the third quarter of the game. During a time out, a player named Big Easy had stolen another player’s water cup. Big Easy and Scooter, the other player, came to the comer of the court ront row seats to a Harlem near us and fought about to whom the water belonged. Big Easy was forced to give the cup back, but instead took a spectator’s chicken sandwich and ate it. Afterwards, he claimed that he needed some water now so Scoot- er, still mad about the incident, threw the water cup at him and splashed all of us in the first row. Right after, . Big Easy targeted me and took my ,.l ill jacket to wipe the water and sweat rt‘ $77 off of him. The situation would have been a lot more amusing ifit . ‘ kl hadn’t happened to me. Needless ' to say, that jacket will be washed a minimum of three times before I wear it again. The Globetrotters entertained ' us with their jokes and cool skills, but to be honest it was definitely targeted more towards younger audiences. The young- er children were constantly laughing, begging their parents _‘ to ‘buy them the overpriced 3 basketball, and the first ones ’ out of their seats at the end of the game to get autographs. Even so, my friends and I still had fun. I’m not sure if it’s an experience I would pay to see ever again but I’m glad I got the opportunity to see it. . Who says nothing exciting happens in Lexington? 34*’, i. . 3‘ ~ , 4 2;‘ _ sic’ extra spring training game or we’re just here to say we represented our country and then go home obviously didn’t see how intense that game was and what it means to everybody that was involved.” -canadlan baseball playanuaun Momeau about Canada's ¢nmovorursMadooln1hoWorldBasebaIlclaablo.Modoo wonthogameln-3.,fromsl.com “But you look at a guy like Kobe and he doesn't care about nothing but going out there and playing hard. That's a lesson a lot of us have to learn - - especially young guys.” -Lnomaeleslalorowldrtflowaruabouthowhlscanie mon1alltyIiaacliari¢addurln¢theNBAAlI-elnrBreak. Hotold roportnrsthathewusafraldtomlasbirtwulnhIn¢Bryanthas dvonhlmlrisplruuontnnotletmlssesusthlmdalimmrom Sl.com ’ Athlete of the Week Senior Mac Means has led the 10th- ranked men’s lacrosse team with 13 goals this season in six games, including three in Saturday's 11-9 victory versus Franklin and Marshall. ondeck Slow start for L Team has one forfeit and three losses against ranked teams By Hailey Hartley STAFF WRITER Junior attacker Katie Hagen runs the ball up te field. ‘I ax Hagen scored two of her four goals on the season in a 16-5 home win against Randolph. Courtesy of Washington and Lee Sports Information The W&L women’s lacrosse team is off to one of their slowest starts in years, start- ing the season of with just two wins and four losses. The season began for the Generals with a forfeit to St. Mary’s due to several players’ suspensions for breaking team rules. In ad- dition to team injuries and illnesses, Coach O’Brien said that the Generals would not have been able to field a full team. The Gen- erals then suffered a one-goal loss to current #19 Christopher Newport. _ Since the losses, the Generals have opened up play in the Old Dominion Athletic Con- ference with two blowout wins after host- ing Randolph and Hollins. They have also suffered two home losses at the hands of #9 Franklin and Marshall and #2 Salisbury. The Generals have had several key per- formances through the beginning of their season. First-year Emily Conway leads the team in points with l_4 after commanding ap- pearances against Hollins and Randolph. Ju- nior Meade Brewster has had dominant per- formances tallying eleven points, including having a hand in four of the goals the Gener- als put up against Salisbury. First-year Carly Taglienti, sophomore Catherine Klinedinst, and junior Katie Hagen have been offen- sive weapons throughout the first six games. Goalie sophomore Cara Mulligan has had an , impressive start to the season, establishing her role as a leader in goal. Juniors Leanne Stone and Olive Waxter have been dominant on defense for W&L. The Generals continue their ODAC sched- ule when they travel to Roanoke on Wednes- day for a game under the lights. Their next home game will be on Saturday when they take on Virginia Wesleyan at 2:30 on Watt Field. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday - Saturday . Sunday B a s e b a I I vs Stevenson 3 pm vs.‘S. Va. 3 pm at Guilford 12 and 3 pm G o I f" at OWU Day 1 at owu Day 2 Men’s Lacrosse vs. R-M 1 pm Women’s Lacrosse at Roanoke 7 pm vs. Va Wes 2:30 pm Men’s Tennis vs R-M 4 pm, Va-Wes 7pm Women’s Tennis vs R-M 4 pm, Va-Wes 7pm at Roanoke 10 am Track and Field at Lynchburg Open