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T h e C a r o l i n i a n The student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Established 1919 Vol. XCIII No. 6 www.uncgcarolinian.com September 25- October 1, 2012 Check out our new webpage! www.uncgcarolinian.com Follow Us facebook.com/thecarolinian twitter.com/thecarolinian Opinions Page 4 A&E Page 6 Features Page 8 Sports Page 10 Reclaiming the sixth district, Free speech under fire, Redistricting NC, McCrory vs. Dalton goes beyond political ads, The power of Art Pope. The Jungle issue: A look back at “The Jungle book,“ the decreasing level of biodiversity in our jungles, animal extinction and exotic pets. Women’s soccer rides a roller coaster, Panthers players and patrons pathetic in person, Orioles look to fly into October, Cam Newton- health guru Maestro Soler: Poet of the guitar, The finale of Campus Moviefest, Tate Street Festival 2012, G.O.O.D. Music presents: Cruel Summer. ioan oprs/the carolinian Top: A greek band prepares to begin the evening show. Bottom left: A woman beams in excitement while claiming a give away prize. Bottom right: Three Greek pastry mak-ers prepare boxes to sell. Stephanie Cistrunk Staff Writer The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Ortho-dox Church in Greensboro held the 38th Annual Greek Festival Friday, Sep. 21- Sunday, Sep. 23, where the community and members of the church gathered to celebrate Greek culture and heritage. All ages attended the festi-val where there was a full on Greek setup of traditional food, live band, dance per-formances, and a kids sta-tion. Festivities began Friday on a warm and sunny Friday af-ternoon. Visitors stopped at the admissions gate to grab their tickets and brochure. It was important to not throw away the dollar tickets, as they could turn into two roundtrip tickets to Greece or a 40” flat screen TV. The drawing for first, second, third, and fourth place raffle tickets will be Sunday at 5:30 p.m., along with other smaller give-aways. Arriving early in the after-noon, people picked up their lunch or early dinner plates in the express line, while some sat under the festivals tent, awaiting the start of the show at 4:30. Pre-order for dinner tickets were as early as last week, but many en-tered the church doors to pay for delicious homemade Greek cuisine. Inside din- Anti-Muslim film protests spread across the Middle East, government responds Aaron Bryant Staff Writer Protests and condemnation spread across the Muslim world over the past week, resulting U.S. embassies being attacked and closed down, hundreds of arrests and over a dozen deaths. The protests were in response to an obscure anti-Muslim film that mocked the religions prophet, Muhammad. The U.S. government responded to the controversies, and public officials and both candidates in the 2012 U.S. presidential election took notice. The film, entitled “Innocence of Muslims,” is an American made short film that depicts, mocks and criticizes the prophet Muhammad, all of which are highly offensive to the Muslim faith. The film is credited to Nakoula Basseley Nakoula an Egyptian born American who has gone by many different aliases in the past. The actors in the film claimed they were dubbed over post production, and had no idea it was a film mocking the religion of Islam. Shortly after an Egyptian television network aired clips of the films, protesters rallied outside of the American embassy in Egypt, wHere eyewitnesses say over a dozen men scaled the walls, one of which removed the American flag and replaced it with an all-black Islamist flag. Riot police were soon called in and the protests ceased relatively peacefully, with a handful of people injured. Similar protests occurred throughout the Muslim world, with documented in Jakarta, Tehran, Bangladesh, Benghazi, Cairo and Tunis. An Embassy in Libya was attacked 11 years to the day of 9/11 in what is now thought to be a separate and coordinated attack. A survivor said the embassy was quiet until around 9:30, at which as many as 100 people descended into the embassy, throwing grenades. Four Americans, including the ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and two former Navy SEALS, were killed in the attack. Libyan Prime Minister, Mustafa A.G. Abushagur, said, “While strongly condemning any attempt to abuse the person of Muhammad, or an insult to our holy places and Manillaryce/Flickr An American flag burns in protest of the controversial film. prejudice against the faith, we reject and strongly condemn the use of force to terrorize innocent people and the killing of innocent people.” The U.S. government has came out against both the film and the subsequent violence after the attacks. United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has denounced the violence as well. “We found the video that’s at the core of this series of events offensive, disgusting, reprehensible,” Clinton said. Clinton said that the film’s offensive nature, “does not provide justification for violence” and leaders must stand up “against those who would exploit this difficult moment to advance their own extremist ideologies.” In a separate speech, Clinton spoke more in depth on the attacks, saying: “Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the internet. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious See protests, page 2 Campus forum hears students’ concerns about restaurant Devon Lail Staff Writer Students spoke their minds at the Chick-Fil-A forum in the Cone Ballroom of The Elliot University Center (EUC) on Wednes-day Sep. 19. The forum meant to allow students a way to learn what to do about the Chick-Fil- Aon campus due to recent statements made by Chick- Fil-A CEO and founder Dan Cathy. Students heard answers to questions they had submitted concerning the issue and then were en-couraged to voice their own questions and concerns af-terwards. A panel consisting of Vice Chancellor for Busi-ness Affairs Reade Taylor, Michael T. Breyers from the Office of Businesses Affairs and Campus Enterprises, The Director of Retail Ser-vices and Dining Services Kristine Mosley, and The Associate Vice Chancel-lor for Student Affairs Dr Vicki McNeil answer stu-dents questions, as well as Student Body President Chelsea Boccardo and The President of RHA, Schuyler Hunt. Dr. Tom Matyók, As-sistant Director of Conflict and Peace Studies on cam-pus, moderated the forum. The panel told students that no decisions had been made in regards to Chick-Fil-A, but to hear about how stu-dents felt about the issue. While answering pre-sub-mitted questions, the panel only addressed the issue of freedom of speech. When the forum opened for stu-dents to comment and ask questions, the forum im-mediately made clear to the students that the bigger issue with many was that money had been sent to confirmed hate groups by Chick-Fil-A. “How do we know that some of that money didn’t come from UNCG?” asked one student. The panel said that the only money Chick-Fil-A receives is from the money that people spend there, not directly from UNCG. Others declared it an is-sue of ethics claiming that UNCG is recognized as a place of acceptance and di-versity and as a safe haven from hatte speech. Many students claimed they did not feel comfortable hav-ing an institution on campus that did not view them as equal to the rest of the world because of their romantic preference. While many spoke out against the restaurant and what it stands for, a few also stood up for it and claimed they did not want it to leave campus. It was obvious that many have chosen to boy-cott the restaurant over the past couple months but the numbers still show that a majority of students still eat there and do not want it to leave campus. Chick-Fil-A is the number three vendor on campus only after Bo-jangle’s and Subway. Stu-dents boycotting Chick-Fil- A argued that many students only continued to go there because of the lack of choic-es for a chicken sandwich on campus. The panel discussed pos-sible replacement options for the Chick Fil A space, which they decided that would be up to the students to decide. A few voiced that they would like for more lo-cal vendors to be considered for campus instead of big name businesses. Earlier on Wednesday, Chick-Fil-A released a statement saying that it will no longer send money to groups like Focus on The Family and Exodus Interna-tional, both of which have been confirmed to be hate groups by The Southern Poverty Law Center. Many students were not swayed, that it sounded more like Chick-Fil-A was more con-cerned about the money in their pockets instead of how they made people feel. For many others, the damage was already done. Chick- Fil-A reportedly sent over two million dollars to LGBT hate groups over the last few years. When students left the fo-rum, many were motivated to start petitions and orga-nize groups to help raise awareness of Chick-Fil-A’s actions. One student, An-thony Stewart, tried this route as soon as he heard the news this summer and did not have much long. Stewart said he will not move fur-ther with this efforts remove the restaurant. “Support from the stu-dents has been minimal to say the least, and I now feel that I am shouting against the wind.” The panel encouraged students still concerned to attend Student Government meetings which occur every Tuesday in Cone Ballroom A at 6:30 p.m. Greensboro goes Greek for a weekend at the 38th annual Greek Festival See heritage, page 3 2 | September 25- October 1, 2012 News | The Carolinian Box N1 EUC UNCG Greensboro, NC, 27413 Phone: (336) 334-5752 Fax: (336) 334-3518 Editorial Policy Letters may be submit-ted to: The Carolinian 236 Elliot University Center Greensboro, NC 27413 Editor.Carolinian@ gmail.com Letters submitted by 5 p.m. Friday may run in next Tuesday’s edi-tion. Word limit is 250 for letters, 500 for guest columns. Submissions may be edited for length or clarity. No unsigned submissions will be ac-cepted for publication. All submissions come under possession of The Carolinian. 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Corrections will be pub-lished on page 2 in sub-sequent issues of The Carolinian. Mission Statement The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper that is organized and pro-duced by students of the University of North Car-olina at Greensboro. It is our objective to teach young writers journal-istic skills while empha-sizing the importance of honesty and integrity in campus media. Weekly Forecast Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend H: 75° L: 55° H: 83° L: 60° H: 83° L: 60° H: 77° L: 61° H: 77° L: 58° Partly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy T’storms Partly Cloudy State News Briefs Compiled By: Elisabeth Wise 19th case of rabies discovered in Guilford County Greensboro council adopts panhandling rules Man shoots, kills ex-wife then commits suicide Kathleen Bertrand, a 41 year-old mother of three, was shot and killed Monday Sept. 10 by her ex-husband, Christopher Bertrand, 42, of Hoover, Ala., shortly after she arrived for work at Pier 1 Imports in Cameron Vil-lage in Raleigh. After shooting his ex-wife, Bertrand fled on foot and later took his own life, less than a mile away from the original shooting, where lat-er Monday afternoon police discovered his body behind a business on Wade Avenue in Raleigh. The Bertrands divorced in December 2011 and court documents show that the threat of violence under-scored the later years of the marriage. Police have not undisclosed a motive. About a year after the di-vorce Kathleen Bertrand re-quested a domestic violence order at the Wake County county courthouse because she was nervous of her hus-band’s erratic behavior. Bertrand’s family and community are now stand-ing together in support of Bertrand and other victims of domestic violence. The chairman of Cameron Vil-lage has invited people to wear purple on Saturday and Sunday and there will also be donation stations where people can contribute to the future of the three Bertrand children, ages 7, 11, and 13 throughout the village all weekend. The Bertrand’s three chil-dren are being cared for by their grandmother and will live with her in Florida. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Greensboro city council ad-opted stricter panhandling rules, making it illegal for people to beg in roads with-in 100 feet of financial in-stitutions, including ATMs, and within 1,000 feet of a highway exit or entrance. Violating the city panhan-dling ordinance constitutes a misdemeanor. City leaders looked to strengthen panhandling rules after receiving com-plaints from Greensboro residents and aim to keep panhandlers out of traffic. Licensed panhandler Wil-liam Radisch spoke to the council Tuesday night and the new limits around finan-cial institutions and high-ways seem strict to him. A thousand feet from a high-way on-ramp could encom-pass a lot of area that wasn’t anywhere near the busy thoroughfare, he said. To other local panhandlers said to council members that they rely on begging to keep a roof over their heads, asking the council to not be too strict on panhandlers, who are trying to follow the city’s rules. Kori Burt, a local panhan-dler said that “Without this privilege... I would not have a place to live.” However members of the council said that they have to consider the safety of panhandling locations when inputting these regulations. Councilwoman Nancy Vaughan said that cars driv-ing near highways are likely going too fast to be able to safely stop for a panhandler. Health officials confirmed that over the weekend of Sept. 15 to Sept. 16, two raccoons were found to have rabies, bringing the confirmed rabies cases this year in Guilford County to 19. The first raccoon was dis-covered in High Point and a human and a dog were ex-posed to the raccoon while only a dog was exposed to the second raccoon, discov-ered in Greensboro. NC law requires that all do-mestic pets age four months or older, whether they are indoor or outdoor pets, be vaccinated. The Guilford County Department of Pub-lic Health said that animals confined in outdoor fenced areas should have a current rabies vaccination. Pets that come into contact with a rabid animal and do not have a current rabies vaccination must either be euthanized or confined at a veterinary facility for at least six months, at the own-er’s expense. The Guilford County Ani-mal Control will be continu-ing its 2012 rabies clinic in hopes of increasing rabies vaccinations and protecting pets throughout Guilford County. The vaccinations will cost $5 and will be val-id for one calendar year. Rabies clinic locations will be held at Pleasant Garden Town Hall on Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at 4920 Alliance Church Road, in Pleasant Garden; and at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive, in Oak Ridge on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Campaign Trail Weekly President hopeful Mitt Romney in hot water after controversial comments Olivia Cline Staff Writer A tape leaked of presidential candidate Mitt Romney making a speech to a gathering of private donors, which led to controversy over some of the issues mentioned. In the tape, revealed on Monday, Romney said he believes that 47 percent of Americans who would vote for Pres. Barack Obama do not pay income tax and would never consider voting for Romney. He is also shown saying that he “will never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives,” and that “over half of Americans believe that they are victims,” as a part of the reasoning behind his social and economic planning. While Romney admitted that he did not make his point“elegantly,” he maintained that what he said at the dinner matched with what he has been saying throughout his campaign. He also said in an interview on Tuesday that he believes that those dependent on government support would never vote for him based on his current platform. Obama countered Romney’s claims in an appearance on the Letterman Show on Wednesday. He told talk show host David Letterman that Romney “was wrong” in his statements and that anyone attempting to run for the presidency should be concerned with the needs of all Americans and not just those who vote for him or her. In more video footage leaked from the same event, a $50,000-per-head fundraiser that occurred in May, Romney said that he believes the Palestinians are “committed to Israel’s destruction.” He added that the Palestinians have “no interest in peace” and that the road to that peace is “almost unthinkable.” However, Chief Negotiator for the Palestinians Saeb Erekat rejected Romney’s accusation, saying that “only those who want to maintain the Israeli occupation will claim the Palestinians are not interested in peace.” Romney also said about Iran, “If I were Iran - a crazed fanatic - I’d say let’s get a little fissile material to Hezbollah, have them carry it to Chicago or some other place, and then if anything goes wrong, or America starts acting up, we’ll just say, ‘Guess what? Unless you stand down, why, we’re going to let off a dirty bomb’.” Romney’s actions and statements in the last couple of days have earned him significant censure from critics and journalists, including several conservative writers. Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for President Reagan, said “It’s time to admit the Romney campaign is an incompetent one. It’s not big, it’s not brave, it’s not thoughtfully tackling great issues... Mitt, this isn’t working.” Many others, including David Brooks and Matt Miller (both conservative journalists) were even harsher. Additionally, a Politico article revealed inconsistencies and abrupt changes in position within the Romney campaign last week. Despite the current controversy, Obama and Romney are still relatively equal in the polls, with Obama currently at 5 percent above Romney according to a survey last week. Community grass-roots organization fights corporate campaign corruption Olivia Cline Staff Writer Thursday night, The Peo-ple’s Coalition Against Citi-zens United (PCACU) held an event at the Elon School of Law that provided a brief overview of the case Citizens Uniited v. F.E.C, a speech presented by law professor, Dr. Erik Fink, and a debate. PCACU is a group striving to raise awareness about the case and start a drive to repeal the ruling via a con-stitutional amendment that would “clarify that corpo-rations are not people and money is not speech”. Citizens United v. F.E.C. arose as a result of a 2008 corporation-funded docu-mentary vilifying Hilary Clinton. The case debated the issue of whether or not placing a limitation on cor-porations’ donation of mon-ey to political campaigns vi-olated the First Amendment. The preexisting law forbid-ding “direct or indirect con-tribution” to any individu-al’s political campaigning originated nearly 100 years ago in an attempt to limit gi-ant corporations (railroads, steel companies, etc) from assisting in the placement of corrupted candidates in office to better serve their interests. Citizen’s United said that the donation of money falls under the category of “free-dom of speech/expression,” one of the five basic First Amendment rights, and that as such their First Amend-ment rights were being vio-lated. While the First Amend-ment guarantees the free-doms of speech, petition, re-ligion, assembly, and press to all white male citizens, the Fourteenth Amendment expanded that to everyone, giving Citizens United the grounds to argue that a cor-poration had, in a way, a “personhood.” In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled, by a 5-4 vote, that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as individuals and lifted all re-strictions on donating to po-litical organizations (though corporations are still prohib-ited from donating to candi-dates directly). The event Thursday was, in the words of organization founder Barbara Carrano, the start of “mobilizing an army” to take action to-wards this goal. The organization’s plan is for local resolutions at the city-wide level to force the state legislature to create a petition to bring the issue before Congress. If 27 out of the 50 states issue similar petitions, Congress will be forced to put the potential constitutional amendment up for debate. During the course of the evening, Carrano, her hus-band, and other People’s Coalition Against Citizens United members outlined the details of this plan, in-cluding petitions to city council members, making phone calls to district rep-resentatives, attending the October City Council meet-ing and getting friends and family involved. Information packets were distributed at the event as well. These were composed of a petition form, several informational brochures, a sticker, and numerous pre-stamped and pre-addressed postcards to important council members, including the mayor. By combining efforts, PCACU and North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE), hope to eventu-ally create an environment that opens the political field to anyone. They also hope to decrease corruption. Individuals who want to learn more about this case, its details, the proposed amendment or ways to get involved can contact PCA-CU or NCVCE. The city council meet-ing is to be held October 2, and will likely determine the current progress of the movement. protests from page 1 beliefs of others. But let me be clear: there is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.” The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon addressed the situation in Benghazi as well saying, “The United Nations rejects defamation of religion in all forms. At the same time, nothing justifies the brutal violence which occurred in Benghazi.” The attacks not only gained responses from international leadership, but also leadership here in the United States. U.S. President Barack Obama made statements following the attack, saying that he and his administration “strongly condemned this outrageous attack.” The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the attack, believing it to be too professional to be done by a random angry group of protestors. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney also took time to respond to the death of the four American citizens’ by criticizing the president. “They clearly sent mixed messages to the world,” Romney told reporters with regards to President Obama and his administrations reaction to the attacks. Romney was criticized by both Democrats and Republicans for his statements, which were deemed rushed and purely political in nature. Romney’s campaign released statements he approved of, which said “It’s disgraceful that the Obama administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.” The protests happened eleven years after the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks and the following war on terror. The United States recently ended its war in Iraq, and is expected to be out of Afghanistan by 2014. In light of recent uprisings in the Arab Spring, protests are expected to continue. Corrections: In last week’s issue of The Carolinian, staff writers Kyle Minton and Brad Dillard were given credit on the wrong articles. The piece “Local bands roar at the Blind Tiger” was written by Kyle Minton. Brad Dillard wrote “On limited release at the Carousel Cinemas: Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Film review: Arbitrage.” News | The Carolinian September 25 -October 1, 2012 |3 ing choices ranged from the Athenian Chicken (Roasted one-half chicken on a bed of rice, Greek-style green beans, roll and beverage), Grecian Souvlaki (Marinated pork tenderloin, pastichio, Greek-style green beans, roll and beverage), for veggie lovers, a Spartan Vegetable Plate (Spanakopita, rice pilaf, Greek-style green beans, two dolmathes, roll and beverage), and a Large Greek Salad (Traditional Greek salad including roll and beverage). Gyros, chicken on pita bread, Greek salad, and hot dogs were on the outside menu, as well as a desserts, like Loukoumathes (Greek doughnuts), and other mouth-watering pastries. Imported wines and beer were also available at the Taverna Greek and Wine Bar. The church had a typical, flawless Greek Orthodox layout, stained glass walls pictures of the New Testament surrounding the architecture. Father Thomas Newlin gave church tours beginning at noon, allowing visitors to learn more about the Orthodox faith that they practice and celebrate as Orthodox Christians. Along with food was am Agora Greek Market inside the church. The gift shop opens every year during the festival, selling five t-shirt designs, cookbooks, women’s apparel, gold jewelry or fine costume jewelry, crafts, icons, ceramics, hats, dolls, and other great gift items. A kiddie corner was setup at the front of the Orthodoxy tent for children. Maria B., a volunteer and member of the church, stood behind the kiddie corner table with a bright smile as kids stocked up on candy, made jewelry out of sand paint, and enjoyed frozen yogurt. The main attraction for children was the large, inflatable side positioned to the left of the festival entrance. Maria said festival guests should expect to see a lot of dancing. The band will be playing until 10 p.m., when the food, dancing, and a little drinking starts. Many Greek owned businesses and others were sponsors to the festival. Heritage from page 3 The Elliot University Auditorium was packed full on Sunday afternoon for the 4th annual Deaf Kiss-Fist, a gathering for the Deaf community on campus and in Greensboro as a whole. The event is both an opportunity for the Deaf community to mingle and reflect on the joys and pains of being Deaf and a chance for ASL students on campus (and anyone else who is interested in Deaf culture) to learn and interact with interpreters and Deaf individuals. Skits, jokes, stories, poetry, and miming were all included in the wide array of performances. Members of the Deaf community touched on elements of Deaf life such as the trials of speech reading, issues with having hearing and Deaf individuals in the same household, and problems encountered when trying to do things such as fulfill a natural talent for modeling due to misunderstandings with hearing agencies. ASL traditions such as abstract poetry, ABC stories, and Deaf Jokes were also well-represented, with stories about such widely-varied topics as plane trips, lumberjacks, and nunneries. Non-ASL but still culture-driven performances included a talk about growing up in Ghana and a comparison of Ghanian and Japanese cultural differences. All performances were in ASL, but student interpreters from the Interpreter Preparation and Advocacy and Services for the Deaf programs provided voicing for the Deaf participants so that the many hearing audience members could fully appreciate the experience. Numerous Deaf and hearing volunteers from the community and the ASL/Professions in Deafness programs helped with tickets and setting up informational booths. Audience members of all ages greatly enjoyed the event, Deaf and hearing alike. While some of the performances concerned more adult topics, many of the skits and jokes were fully appreciable to even the smallest of observers. One performance even included a child – Elizabeth Overman, a little Deaf girl who confidently marched up on stage to tell a joke about a Deaf tree. Deaf Kiss Fist Festival draws large crowd Olivia Cline Staff Writer NOTICE OF DONATION OF ARTICLES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE UNC-GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Notice is hereby given that the UNC Greensboro Police Department, City of Greensboro, North Carolina, have in their possession bicycles through seizure, confiscation or otherwise. These bicycles have been in the possession of said Police Department for more than 60 days. All persons who have or claim any interest therein are requested to make and establish such claim or interest to the UNC Greensboro Police Department’s Evidence and Property Section no later than 30 days from the date of this publication. All claims for said property must be made to Evidence Tech Alex Mabe at 996 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. The undersigned will offer said articles for donation after the 30 days to any registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. Notice is given in accordance with provisions of Chapter 15, Section 12, and General Statues of North Carolina. 4 September 25- October 1, 2012 Opinions Reclaiming the sixth district Samantha Korb Staff Writer This November, North Carolina voters will have to make many choices, President, Governor, and for their respective Congressional representatives. Since 1984, voters of North Carolina’s 6th district have consistently made the choice to vote in Representative Howard Coble time and time again. This November, 6th district voters have the choice to put Coble in again for a 15th term. Coble, already the longest serving Republican House representative in North Carolina, will look to continue his service in the position. The Democratic challenger, Tony Foriest, who served in the North Carolina Senate from 2007- 2010, will look to dethrone Coble from his comfortable seat in the 6th district. During his time in office, Coble has not faced much competition for his seat; lately many opponents have broken barely 30 percent against him. Since 1986, he has never received less than 62 percent of the vote. In 2008, he won the Republican primary unopposed. Needless to say, anytime someone runs against Coble, whether it is in his own party or in the general election, they are pretty much beating against themselves. Coble has become a figure of North Carolina and National Republican politics in his tenure. North Carolina’s 6th district is about half urban and half rural, stretching through Guilford, Mason, Randolph, Davidson, Alamance, and Rowan counties. The district has a considerable number of seniors and is roughly 88 percent white. Why has Coble pretty much been guaranteed this seat? The name Howard Coble has become synonymous with North Carolina politics for longer than I have been alive. Changing the old guard is never an easy thing to do, especially when you’ve got someone like Coble in the position. Coble served as my Representative when I lived with my parents when I was 18 and he has now again become my representative since moving to the Alamance County side of Mebane. In those short times that he has served as my representative, his office has always gotten back to me about any issues or concerns I have had politically with the stances that Coble takes. During the discussion of a Federal Marriage Amendment in the George W. Bush presidency, I took issue with Coble’s support of the measure. Within three weeks, a letter was sent to my house saying that while he did not agree with my position, he wishes to continue to hear about my positions in the future. Same thing goes for when I recently wrote to him about his lack of support for the Affordable Care Act, his office got back with me very quickly about the issue. While I do not agree with his positions over 90 percent of the time, I can respect his positions because he gets back to people in a timely fashion and is very respectable about my own positions. Coble is excellent at constituent services, and has been there for many of my friends in time of crisis or great need. Even for many Democrats, it is very hard for them to vote against a man like that. However, we need to vote against Coble this November. Tony Foriest might not have the name like Coble does, but he has the politics I can agree with and will not regret voting for in November. I agree that Coble is a man that sticks by his word, but I also see this is a man whose time is up in Washington. The interests and politics of an 81 year old man do not match the interests of most people, even if he represents a number of seniors in his district. I urge you all to look at the issues when voting in the 6th district. As a member of the Tea Party caucus, Coble simply does not get it, and it is time he took his long awaited retirement. University life is often advertised as a time when people should be free to explore and espouse viewpoints that are outside the mainstream. Libraries sit filled with books as controversial as Mein Kampf and The Communist Manifesto. Activities and program boards list everything from communist organizations to religious ones. There are also very few times in life when it will be as socially acceptable to discuss wild political ideas in coffee shops right outside your workplace. Unfortunately, the United States has begun to see a decline in its level of free speech, and the trend is affecting public universities in North Carolina. Nationally, riots in the Middle East have recently been spawned, according to the Obama administration, as a result of a YouTube video that has been deemed offensive to practitioners of Islam. One American ambassador was murdered in cold blood by a group of rioters, and some groups called for the producer of the film to be prosecuted by the American government. Did the president respond by adamantly defending the right to free speech? No. Instead the Obama Justice Department used taxpayer resources to try to have the film removed from YouTube. According to a blog post by Nick Ruzzuto of The Blaze, “Over the past several days the progressive left has shown an alarming level of comfort with the idea of censoring speech that is critical of Islam or insulting to the prophet Muhammad, with many arguing that the U.S. should essentially adopt Sharia-lite blasphemy laws. The logic? Comments that insult the prophet lead inevitably to emotional flame ups like the one‘s we are currently seeing in the Muslim world. The offending speech, therefore, is much like shouting fire in the proverbial theater.” Chris McCracken Features Editor But the movement to ban speech that may be deemed offensive is not limited to upper-level government administrators. According to News & Observer writer Burgetta Wheeler, North Carolina State University enacted a rule last year that required that dorm-mates treat each other in a “civil” manner, including a ban on the display of items that could be considered hurtful. Derek Spicer, who served as a resident advisor asked, “What if someone puts an Obama poster on the door? Do they have to take it down because conservatives might be offended? What about a Bible verse?” According to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, “The Supreme Court decades ago determined that “the mere dissemination of ideas— no matter how offensive to good taste—on a state university campus may not be shut off in the name alone of ‘conventions of decency.’” The administration soon received a letter from FIRE, arguing that the policy could violate students’ rights to freedom of speech. FIRE has successfully led the way in challenging countless speech restrictions on campuses nationwide, including UNCG. Thankfully, the situation was soon resolved, as the campus agreed to include new language into the rule which made it clear that the right to freedom of speech would not be trampled on. According to a blog from the Foundation, “Spicer informed FIRE this month that the policy had been changed for the 2012-13 school year. The policy now states that “[t]he University is strongly committed to freedom of expression. The University Housing Civility Statement is not intended to interfere in any way with an individual’s academic or personal freedoms. We hope that individuals will voluntarily endorse the expectations outlined below...” Still, the fact that a campus within the UNC system would enact such a rule in the first place, without considering the constitutional implications, is shocking. The right to freedom of expression is blatantly under attack, and some of the battles are being fought right in our own backyard. State’s districts must reflect their population and are consulted every ten years based on U.S. census data. According to the most recent census, North Carolina did not gain or lose seats, but did have population shifts. Redistricting of states is politically charged and becomes controversial in terms of Republican or Democratic advantage. North Carolina, in particular, is on the map in terms of redistricting. Calling attention both statewide and nationally, The Washington Post referred to North Carolina as “the GOP’s golden goose of redistricting.” North Carolina has the chance to gain two Republican representatives and is the only state undergoing redistricting that could change from a blue state to a red state. This redistricting has North Carolina citizens speaking out in concern and coalitions like North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform are fighting to change the system. In an article from Mountain Express, Damon Circosta, the director of member-organization N.C. Center for Voter Education, was quoted paraphrasing Sen. Ham Horton, stating that, “We need to get away from a system where legislators choose their voters, instead of voters choosing their legislators.” With the redistricting completely in legislators’ hands the redrawing of maps quickly escalates into controversy between the two dominant parties. This redistricting also affects the areas that are represented and can change the demographics to inaccurately represent a current population. While this redistricting can be necessary, and is often turned into a debate of political parties, it has very real consequences on representatives and more importantly the represented (or not represented) citizens of North Carolina. While the turmoil surrounding voting districts rages on, it is essential to remember that voter and citizen involvement is valuable. In such politically controversial times, it can be easy to be daunted and to become apathetic to state and national politics. All voices are important and it is essential to stay educated and stay involved. Redistricting only happens every ten years, and knowledge is sparse and the process is a mystery to most. With constant political “surprises” to many voters, voting can seem like a waste of time. College students are often in debt, over worked, underpaid, and should stand together during times like these. With the constant battle of the Democrat or Republican parties, the issues lying underneath often go unchecked and unexplored. While some college students do stay extremely up-to-date and involved, it is important when looking beneath party issues to look at both sides. Even the staunchest party supporters know that there are two sides to every issue and it is important to be informed of the discussion inside your own political realm, as well as outside of. Ultimately, the fairness of this redistricting is in question and the questions are stemming beyond Republican motives vs. Democratic motives. The changes set to take place could change the demographics represented and could leave many without a voice. The redistricting was taken to The Supreme Court earlier this year based on bi-partisan issues, and could become a real problem for North Carolina in the upcoming election. With district lines being drawn based on demographics the conversation is heated. In an article by The Nation, Sen. Eric Mansfield was quoted saying, “We’re having the same conversations we had forty years ago in the South, that black people can only represent black people and white people can only represent white people… I’d hope that in 2012 we’d have grown better than that.” After these changes, there are nine Senate districts with a BAVP (black voting age population) of 50 percent or higher. Previously, there were none. In a lawsuit filed by the NAACP and other groups, the redistricting maps were said to have, “an intentional and cynical use of race that exceeds what is required to ensure fairness to previously disenfranchised racial minority voters.” This concentration of “white” and “black” or “majority” and “minority” votes not only brings back outdated language and attitudes, but serves to push towards a district map where the Democratic party is represented only by majority BAVP districts. Making it difficult to hold fair local, state, and national elections. In another quote from The Nation, “The consequences of redistricting in North Carolina—one of the most important swing states in the country—could determine who controls Congress and the presidency in 2012.” In light of issues like these, despite political affiliation, stay informed, stay active, and stay educated. These conversations are important and often happen under the radar. Emily Ritter Staff Writer Free speech under fire Redistricting North Carolina Howard Coble, second from the left, meets with constituents. Photo Courtesy national farm worker ministry/flickr Photo Courtesy charlesfettinger/flickr Is freedom of speech under lock down? “While the turmoil surrounding voting districts rages on, it is essential to remember that voter and citizen involvement is valuable. ...it can be easy to be daunted and become apathetic“ Opinions | The Carolinian September 25 - October 1, 2012 |5 North Carolina is my favorite place in the world. For full disclosure, I have not actually been north of the Mason-Dixon, I do not own a passport, and driving on the Atlanta beltway does more to inspire my interest in a life insurance policy than any Allstate commercial. But if you hear me out, I think we can both agree that it would be a fine place to end up even if I had traveled the world. We have the mountains, the beach, both the artistic richness of Asheville and the nightlife of the Queen City. My favorite part about the Old North State is that no matter where you have adventured to, you can make it to the gate city by dinner if you plan well enough. Our legacy is deeply ingrained in the principles of the Bible Belt, but we have made great progress in racial equality and interfaith acceptance. Right now, we have the 5th highest unemployment rating. North Carolina has fought the unique battle of having to redevelop its entire economic foundation due to the loss of domestic textile and furniture production. While everyone is getting really excited about the Presidential race, I think we all need to take a moment to appreciate our own backyard. The McCrory vs. Dalton goes beyond political ads people of North Carolina are struggling, there are clear reasons why, and we have the opportunity to make a change that can keep us moving forward in November. The most important race happening for North Carolinians is the gubernatorial race between Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton and his Republican challenger, Pat McCrory. McCrory and Dalton have drastically different visions for the future of North Carolina, and the decisions McCrory would make would trivialize the struggle of a majority of our citizens and suppress the ability for the millennial generation to participate in establishing the framework for how this state will look when we inherit it. For the past four years, North Carolina has been ruled by a General Assembly with a Republican majority. In that time, educators have had to work with smaller budgets and without an increase in pay. The battle over the price of gas and budget cuts required for the UNC system took their attention away from programs that could incentivize hiring workers who have been unemployed for an extended period of time or train current laborers in new technology. Dalton was a key figure in the establishment of the Early College system in North Carolina, and is a primary reason that our community college system has been modeled around the country. McCrory wants to strip the community college system to merely a trade program and, according to his speech at the ThinkTech conference sponsored by the NC Technology Association, make schools “friendlier” to the private sector. How does a state go about privatizing a public education system, you ask? They rate students based on their progress each year, judged by their scores on a standardized test. This means that if a teacher has a particularly gifted group of students who start the year familiar with the course material (and the teacher is required by law to follow the curriculum anyway), their progress over the year will appear stagnant (since they scored well to begin with) and the teacher will be rated badly. For rural schools that need more help, they will continue to be left in the dust; schools that are already doing well will continue to be given resources that help them do even better the next year. The traditional philosophies of a Democrat and a Republican are not the issue at hand in this race. North Carolina has 100 counties; it is not pragmatic to assume that all 100 of them could, or even want to, look like Charlotte. Emily Brown Staff Writer Jamestown and Danbury are two examples of cities that have voted against permitting new businesses based on their architectural design or the size of the proposed business, believing it impedes their mission to remain old fashioned. McCrory’s economic plan for this state pressures individual municipalities to conform to the vision that the General Assembly has or be left behind. In November, I plan to vote for the Governor that has a flexible economic plan for the purpose of helping all 100 counties maximize their potential and increase their employment. It is vital that everyone understands the differences between both candidates before they cast their vote based on a TV commercial or a yard sign. Photo Courtesy kim walker/wikimedia comons Is Walter Dalton the right choice? Only an informed decision can know for sure. Founded in 1971, America’s third largest political party has spent the past four decades being everything the two party monster is not: freedom-minded, individualistic, socially tolerant and fiscally responsible. The Libertarian Party has made many great strides considering the numerous roadblocks put in the party’s ways over the years. Some of the Libertarian’s most notable accomplishments are being the first party to have a female candidate awarded an Electoral College vote, having had hundreds of party members be either elected or appointed to numerous offices across the country, and having received just under one million popular votes in the 1980 election, a number that the party has yet to surpass. While the national party itself has a fascinating history and philosophy, probably nowhere in the country does the Libertarian Party have a chance to be as consequential in 2012 as it does in North Carolina. When most people think of North Carolina politics, they make think of the civil rights era or the rise of Jesse Helms as the vanquisher of one party rule. While these historical examples crystallize the left and right wing movements of the state’s past, they do not do a very good job of describing the state’s present and future. North Carolina is changing. Since the 2000 election, the Tar Heel State has seen an influx of Hispanic and Northern transplants that have diluted the state’s incarnadine coloring. Additionally, voters in North Carolina, like voters across the country, are becoming more open to previously intolerable social movements such as gay rights and drug decriminalization. This has transformed the state into a hazy purple by the end of this century’s first decade. North Carolina voted for Barack Obama in 2008; this was the first time NC voters endorsed a Democrat for the nation’s top job since Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976. This transformation is even more noticeable at the state level. In 2008, Duke University Professor Michael Munger served as the Libertarian Party’s nominee for governor. He made history by becoming the first third party candidate in state history to appear in a live gubernatorial debate. Munger’s positions on gay marriage and immigration reform were well to the left of the Democratic candidate, now Governor Bev Perdue. The liberal publication, Independent Weekly argued that Perdue and her Republican opponent Pat McCrory were virtually the same candidate and that true progressives should vote for Munger. Indeed, Munger was seen as more liberal than most libertarian candidates; libertarians are often described as small-government conservatives. Still, on Election Day, Munger received just over 120,000 votes, a margin that was nearly the difference between Perdue and McCrory. As North Carolina becomes increasingly independent of the two party machine, you can expect to see the Libertarians play a larger role not just in elections but also in government itself as leaders elected with small pluralities look to expand their governing coalition. That brings us to 2012. This year, former Charlotte Mayor McCrory seems to be leading state Republicans towards a victory not seen for the GOP since the Civil War era. However, the Republican sweep could easily be weakened if state voters see the Libertarians as the more fiscally responsible, socially modern party. Barbara Howe, chairwoman of the state’s Libertarian Party, is a well known figure in North Carolina electoral politics. In 2012, she is making her third bid for governor, part of a career punctuated by several runs for U.S. House and one for U.S. Senate in 1998. Also, the Libertarians have nominated their most viable presidential candidate yet in former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. As the Republican Party continues its march towards a more socially conservative, fiscally liberal future, the Libertarians stand to gain votes from those who believe in small, reserved government. Polls have indicated that North Carolina will be very close in 2012. Victory in North Carolina may come down to which of the major candidates can appeal most to Gary Johnson’s libertarian base. Libertarianism is on the rise in North Carolina. Currently, the top three counties with the most registered Libertarians include Watauga (Boone), New Hanover (Wilmington), and Harnett (Lillington). This number is on the rise, however, and will likely continue to grow especially among college students who in the age of 100 Starbucks flavors are looking for more options than the stale and outdated Republican and Democratic buffet. North Carolina, as a center of Libertarian growth and as a rising swing state, will be particularly interesting to watch this election cycle and in the years to come. If the state continues on the road of political defiance, it may not be too long before North Carolina, the state once dominated by politically diverse figures such as Frank Porter Graham and Jesse Helms, is governed by a card-carrying Libertarian. Joseph Winberry Staff Writer North Carolina and Libertarians This summer the movie The Campaign lampooned the ridiculous and money-oiled nature of American political campaigns. It was about an incumbent congressman, played by Will Ferrell, who gets a challenge from a political neophyte. The newcomer has none of the trappings of a successful candidate, but the Motch brothers, two business executives, devise a nefarious plot to bankroll the challenger’s candidacy to promote their private interests over the public interests. The satire was over-the-top and many of the jokes fell flat, but the movie was a good commentary on the current state of campaigns and elections in the United States. One of the things that fascinated me about The Campaign was that it was based in North Carolina. In the actual world of North Carolina politics it is not the Motch brothers or the Koch brothers that run the show, it is multimillionaire and right-wing ideologue Art Pope. Pope is the CEO of Variety Wholesalers, Inc., which owns a lot of the dollar stores around the state. Through a range of foundations and various non-profits, Pope was largely responsible for orchestrating the 2010 Republican takeover of the general assembly in North Carolina. He is a principle funder of the John Locke Foundation, a libertarian think tank which advocates against government regulations that hurt Pope’s profits but benefit North Carolinians. Last October, in a brilliant and must-read profile in The New Yorker entitled “State For Sale,” journalist Jane Meyer examined Pope’s deep influence over our state’s politics. She cited an Institute for Southern Studies analysis that found that among the 22 state races targeted by Pope and Pope-funded organizations, the Republicans won 18. In total, his organizations spent $2.2 million on the campaign cycle which allowed the Republicans to take control of the General Assembly for the first time since 1870. His influence outweighs these contributions from decades of laying the ground work through think tanks and building grassroots organizations. Pope founded the North Carolina Libertarian Party in the 1970s but has since been a dominant force in Republican politics. Now that the Republicans have seized control on Jones Street, they are rewarding Pope for his faithful funding and giving him inordinate influence over North Carolina public policy. They have also appointed Art Pope to many influential boards and panels. Most troubling is the recent announcement of Pope to Statewide Advisory Panel to come up with a five year plan for the North Carolina University System. Pope and his top two think tanks, Civitas and the John Locke Foundation, have supported cuts to the state spending on higher education and have also attempted to reorient course material. The John Locke Foundation is working on a North Carolina history project that diminishes the role of social movements and government in our collective history. These two think tanks have also advocated the ending of courses in African- American studies, Women and Gender Studies, and other vital but less profitable programs. Pope was instrumental in funding the Wake County school board takeover that preceded the re-segregation of the county’s schools. This was a national embarrassment to North Carolina, garnering national attention and even an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Pope has complained that private donors to public universities do not have enough say in dictating the content of courses taught in those universities. Pope’s goal is to decrease public funding for higher education to place it on the road towards eventual privatization. It is a scandal that such an enemy of public education has been given a spot on the Statewide Advisory Committee to come up with a five year plan for University policy. The University System belongs to North Carolinians and is a vital part of our state and our economy. The goal should be to improve the system and make it work for everyone in the state, not just a few wealthy benefactors. Students, faculty, staff and parents are all vital stakeholders in the UNC System, and as such, they should educate themselves on Pope’s actual agenda for public education. It is as if The Campaign has become a reality and the Motch brothers were recently given influence over one of our state’s greatest assets. Caleb Patterson Staff Writer The power of Art Pope “It is a scandal that such an enemy of public education has been given a spot on the Statewide Advisory Committee to come up with a five year plan for University policy.“ 6 | September 11-17, 2012 A&E| The Carolinian On Friday, Sept. 21, UNCG hosted a presentation by guitarist Francesc de Paula Soler, “Hispanic Literature and Music Through History.” Born in Spain and known as “Poet of the Guitar,” Maestro Soler has gained international recognition as “one of the most notable artists of the guitar world.” His presentation was a voyage back in time, using the guitar as a time machine. Through interpretations that he beautifully and impeccably portrayed, Maestro Soler introduced music and literature through history while pointing the impact these have had on Hispanic culture. The performance was divided in parts that represented a certain time in Spanish history. The first stop in this voyage was the 12th century where Maestro Soler talked of the “Way of St. James” (“El Camino de Santiago”), a religious pilgrimage well known in Catholicism. He then skillfully interpreted “El Códice Calixtino”, a piece that highlighted the sacred feelings that held the walkers of the pilgrimage together. The Age of Discovery (“La Epoca del Descubrimiento”) followed with all of its upheaval and change. Hispanic culture changed with the introduction of the“vihuela”, a guitar-like instrument Maestro Soler interpreted a piece that was composed for a vihuela and explained to the audience the difference in sound. He made use of his capo, which is a device used with stringed instruments to shorten the length of the strings, raising the pitch of the notes being played. The sounds of the vihuela evolved into the baroque in “The Golden Age” (“El Siglo de Oro”). The baroque guitar conjures sounds lower pitched than the vihuela and involves a series of more abrupt movements that are characteristics of the style of famous poets and play writers from the time such as Luis de Góngora, Lope de Vega, Francisco de Quevedo and Tirso de Molina. All of these artists have had a great impact in the world of literature. Maestro Soler interpreted the baroque sounds by playing “Españoleta” a piece by Gaspar Sanz (a major interpreter of the baroque guitar) that demonstrated the different intonations produced by the use of the capo. The next stop in Soler’s expedition through time was during time period of Miguel de Cervantes with his universally known novel “Don Quixote.” Here, the audience was introduced to the use of music in Cervantes’ novel. Soler played “Romanesca” a song that highlighted the style of the Spaniard writer. The musical mastermind concluded with pieces such a “Mazurca”, Maria Perdomo Special to The Carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Maestro Soler has gained international recognition Maestro Soler: Poet of the Guitar “Cancioncilla”, and “El Concierto de Aranjuez,” which represented the influence of music in novels and poems of well-known writers and Nobel Prize receivers such as Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, Gabriel García Márquez, and Octavio Paz These prominent prodigies have shaped and influenced the development and growth of universal literature. Maestro Soler even went as far as playing a small portion of a piece called “Asturias” of Spanish background, which is sampled by Jim Morrison, best remembered as the lead singer of the American rock band, The Doors. This exposition stressed the influence of past guitar musical styles in that of modern and popular culture. Maestro Soler’s presenta-tion verified that the guitar and the evolution of it im-pacted history of Hispanic literature in a way that will never be forgotten and un-noticed. Campus MovieFest, or CMF, was a huge success among students this year. UNC-G proudly hosted the first 2012 CMF competition as the first stop on their nationwide tour. During the week of Sept. 11 – 17, students assembled into 76 different teams to film and edit a 5 minute movie to submit to the Finale, held on Friday, Sept. 21. Doors to the Finale opened at the EUC auditorium at 7 p.m. and a rush of people walked down a red carpet to find their seats for the viewing of the top 16 films. As students arrived, they were given tickets for a chance to win a variety of prizes and screen shots from the submitted movies flashed on the large projector screen on stage. There was even a t-shirt toss to get the crowd pumped for the showcase ahead. The Finale started with an outstanding performance by the UNC-G Sapphires with “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls, “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles, and “The Bird and the Worm” by The Used. Nerves ran high among the full house of students who were eager to see if their film had made the top 16. The hosts of the evening, Bootz Durango and CMF’s Promotions Manager Avery Grant, greeted guests with great enthusiasm and explained the agenda of the evening. Door prizes were drawn throughout the evening and gave students the chance to win a Blu-Ray Player, Skull Candy headphones, and a $25 gift card to the Grande Theater. The variety of stories told through the top 16 videos were truly incredible. Videos focused on everything from abuse, to friendships, to living real-life video games. The submissions encompassed all of the notable attributes that go into great film-making: the quality of the videos, the screen shots, and most importantly acting with stellar casting. It was great to see such a variety of entries, particularly from students who had never made movies before. As Promotions Manager Grant stated, “That is what CMF is really all about: encouraging enthusiasm for film making among a variety of talents.” After viewing the top 16 submitted movies, among which B&G Studios was heavily represented, a selection of honorable mentions were given through a “Best of the Rest” recap of the videos that did not make the top 16. Finally, it was time to announce the winners. The judges who chose the best in each category-best actor and actress, best drama, best comedy, and best picture-were comprised of an assortment of UNC-G students, faculty, and staff. The Best Actor award went to James Mieczkowski, star of the comedy “Jeff” – a documentary of the life and struggles of Jeff, your average zombie. Allison Easley of “Light” won best actress. Best Drama went to the cast and crew of “Moon” and the screenplay “Jeff” won for best comedy. Both winners received a free 6-month subscription to Netflix. Proceeding this was the moment of the night that everyone had been waiting for – the award of Best Picture. After daunting moments of suspense, the creative minds behind short film “Relapse,” hastily and excitedly made their way onto stage to receive the award. On top of being invited to Hollywood to take their video to the next round of competition, the group received an Apple 1 terabyte time capsule. A competition for most-viewed video is still going on and will be rewarded to the video with the most views by October 21. Interested particpants can get their favorite video one step closer to winning the “Wildcard” category award by checking out UNC-G submitted videos at http:// www.campusmoviefest. com/ Students can also learn more about CMF on their Facebook page at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c om/ campusmoviefest Megan Christy Staff Writer “Relapse” received the award for Best Picture ioan opris/the carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Best Drama went to the cast and crew of “Moon” ioan opris/the carolinian Allison Easley of “Light” won best actress the finale of campus moviefest On the First day of autumn one might feel a sense of renewal and change about to start. On Saturday Sept. 22, it seemed like a celebration was in order. If you walked down Tate Street at any point between 1p.m. and 7 p.m on this day you might understand what I am talking about. All up and down the street local Vendors, bands, and restaurants set up to create the Tate Street Festival of 2012. Live music performances, great, food and original arts and crafts were sold ensuring local Greensborians were sure to have a good time while enjoying the first real glimmer of golden autumn weather. Live bands who played throughout the day included The Bronzed Chorus, known for mixing instrumental with rock, Jack Carter and the Armory, and an intriguing international group named Mamadou’s Fantastic Band, who performed a series of traditional and original Sengalese songs. Another musician who was apart of the line-up as a single artist was Martha Basset who’s musical inspiration stems from Jazz, folk, country, and rock. Basset’s emotional and heart-felt performance was driven by her smokey, sultry presence and delivery. Aside from live music an attendee could visit local visual artists and craftsmen’s booths and tables. One venue in particular, Maya on Tate, used media and art gallery showcasing the pieces from residents of the Gate City and surrounding areas offered multiple artistic flavors. The chief boutique on Tate Street, Sisters: Jewelry and Gifts, definitely opened their doors to festival goers with their huge sale on trinkets, clothing, incense, and handmade earrings. Other vendors showed off knitting and weaving skills, painting, photography, and jewelry. Dye Nation: Parties 2 Dye 4, a local store specializing in everything tie dyed, from t-shirts, dresses, and shirts, to hoodies and baby onesies parked their rainbow-colored truck in front of the Brown building, and set up racks of clothing for interested buyers to sort through. They even offered customers the opportunity to tie-dye their own clothing of choice for a small fee. The music was great, the craftsmen were wonderfully varied, and the food was incredible. Most of it derived from nearby restaurants located on Tate Street. Boba House, a vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurant nuzzled into a small little space behind a yellow door sold many people a boba tea with tapioca pearls. Others stayed refreshed with frozen yogurt from Taste Yogurt Bar or a freshly brewed cup of coffee from either Coffeology or Tate Street Coffee House. The festival certainly brought a sunny side to the weekend and allowed for the people of Greensboro to relax and be creatively stimulated. Tate Street was undoubtedly fuel for the soul and minds of weary students and pent up citizens, looking to get out on a Saturday. What more could you ask for on the first day of fall than to walk with friends and family, soaking in the art and culture of your city? Tate Street has always had flavor, with its youthful and playful vibe being right off of campus. On a Saturday afternoon and evening that feeling was heightened by the compilation of food, fun, and…music! Brittany Cannino Staff Writer Tate street festival 2012 ioan opris/the carolinian Mamadou’s Fantastic Band performed a series of traditional and original Senegalese songs The Carolinian |A&E September 11-17, 2012 | 7 One of the most anticipated hip-hop albums of the year, G.O.O.D. Music’s “Cruel Summer” lives up to the hype, and is a bit underwhelming all at once. Group records are always difficult to turn into coherent, well flowing albums, but if anybody could do it, it is Kanye West. Sadly Kanye falls victim to the trend of trying to stuff too much into one album. Kanye is a perfectionist: that has been evident nearly since the release of his first album, “College Dropout,” back in 2004. Kanye’s albums are works of art; from the beat selection, to the evolving lyrics throughout the record that come to form whatever theme West wants to examine, all the way down to the song order that drives the flow of the album and provides a clear narrative. This was never more apparent than on 2010’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” West’s masterpiece, and one of the best rap albums of all time. “Twisted Fantasy” was just that, a beautiful, evocative, debauched journey through West’s vision of America. It started out with the haunting, angelic voices of “Dark Fantasy,” reached it is thematic climax with “Runaway,” a track where West opens up and lays all of his flaws out, creating perhaps the most emotionally charged hip-hop song ever. The CD ended with the hopeful, yet heartbreaking “Lost in the World,” a song that was a perfect cap to West’s unique take on fame, fortune, and his own, self-admitted, overly inflated ego. West followed up the album by teaming with Jay-Z and establishing his dominance as king of the rap game with “Watch the Throne,” serving as West’s first foray into group albums. “Throne” surpassed expectations, and was critically as well as commercially praised, while single “Paris” has since become one of the decade’s defining anthems. It is important before looking at any Kanye project to establish just how prolific the man is. Though his antics may rub some people the wrong way, there is absolutely no denying the talent he possesses. “Cruel Summer” has West’s fingerprints all over it. The beat selection, many of which West helped produce, throughout the 12 tracks is immaculate, running the gamut from street rap, to anthems, to slower jams. The layout of the 12 tracks makes sense in a thematic sense, starting out with the boastful, infectious “To the World,” a track that can be summed up by R. Kelly’s soon to be over-quoted line, “The whole world is a couch, explicit I’m Rick James tonight!” referencing the infamous Rick James sketch from “Chappelle’s Show.” It is a perfectly rousing start to the album, and is capitalized on by the next track, from “Paris” mastermind Hit- Boy, the menacing, electric “Clique,” a banger of a track that reunites Kanye with Jay-Z. The next five tracks continue in this manner, though they get progressively darker and more cynical. Standout songs are lead single “Mercy,” and songs that feature a one-two punch from guys that know a thing or two about group albums. Ghostface Killah makes a surprise appearance on the revamped “New God Flow,” and that is followed up by an appearance from Raekwon on “The Morning.” The Wu-Tang duo shows that they still have it, outshining most members of G.O.O.D. Music, which is an eclectic group, ranging from established members like West and Pusha-T, to relative newcomers, and commercially viable rappers like Big Sean and 2 Chainz. After slowing down considerably, (and not too effectively) the album culminates with “Don’t Like,” a song that, from the hook down to the beat, embodies everything that street rap represents. It is brash, ignorant, and almost genius in its simplicity. Kanye recently stated that the purpose of the album is to take a look at the current state of hip-hop, this “Cruel Summer” of music. On those grounds the album is a success, but we have come to expect a level of greatness from any project with West’s name on it, and “Cruel Summer” is a step back for the artist. Brad Dillard Staff Writer G.O.O.D Music Presents: Cruel Summer photo courtesy of Music Star22/flickr G.O.O.D Music is an eclectic group with established members like Kanye West and various newcomers. The xx’s “Coexist” almost begins too simplistically for words to describe: “If someone believed me, they would be as in love with you as I am,” sings Romy Madley Croft on the track “Angel,” with her voice cradled by a skeletal composition consisting of effervescent guitar notes and scarce percussion. Croft’s breathy delivery still exudes a yearning, but the sexual tension of the trio’s eponymous debut seems to have ebbed away in the three years since. It has coalesced to the syrupy sweetness of “Angel;” it is an attribute that makes “Coexist” more akin to sexual aftermath rather than the encounter itself. The immediate follow-up to “Angel” reinforces this idea of desire. “Chained” wields The xx’s signature male-female vocal work where Croft and Oliver Sim issue a yearning chant: “We used to be closer than this/ Is this something you miss?” The message is propelled by the group’s bare-bones approach to song structure, rhythmically aided by Jamie Smith’s (otherwise known by his alias, Jamie xx) delicately arranged beats that tip-toe across the spine of the entire record. Delicacy and emotional flavor does not mark the absence of a backbone, and fans of the vivacious, sexually dense “Crystallized” should look further than the fingertips of “Coexist” before abandoning the lighter touch for an easier record to swallow. The beauty of xx’s original hit, “Crystallized,” was their decision to portray sex as not simply a singular desire, but a complex wave of emotions that deserved perspective. “Coexist” strips their R&B influences and takes this intimacy further, circumventing physicality in favor of a more cerebral, hollow record. There is more space and time to think with “Coexist,” and more room for listeners to stretch and form their own tension. The consequence of the spatial qualities of “Coexist” is that the immediacy, as seen through the quality infection through the dark, poppy swallows of songs like “Islands” and “Heart Skipped A Beat” has been diminished to an emaciated state. The standouts of “Coexist” echo instead of pulse, glow instead of flash, and are caked in the same subtle songwriting that showcased the R&B influences of their predecessors. “Try” raises neck hairs with its lonesome tremolo but moves at a snail’s pace, dragging Sim and Croft’s musings through small, deliberate motions. “Coexist” requires a stricter attention span from its listeners, and loyalists of The xx may struggle with the depths that lie under wispy, even fragile aesthetics. “Swept Away” may be the record’s saving grace for those who cannot cope with the change: its handclaps, pronounced rhythm, and richer sound make it one of the more complete xx songs on “Coexist.” Unfortunately, “Swept Away” lies at the penultimate position of the track list, deep within the record’s enfolds and far away from the grasp of those unwilling to sink their teeth into the record’s airier material. This decision comes from a trio that previously boasted an album whose first three tracks were quintessential hits—the arrangement is odd, and often comes to the detriment of the flow of the record. “Coexist” may contain some of the quietest, most reserved feelings of love and desire you will hear this year, and though Jamie xx’s chrome-finished production leaves no visible stitch or seam to discover, the trio’s volume and passion has dwindled in the years since their debut. Croft and Sim’s vocal interplay still functions wondrously, right down to the moment where “Our Song” brings the two into an intimate conversation with each other as two people, not musicians: “Well I know all the words to take you apart/ You know I know you’re hurt/ I want to mend your heart.” It is only fitting that “Coexist” ends in a perfect expression of mutual understanding, and when set aside from the xx’s short-lived legacy “Coexist” delivers its message elegiacally: as Romy Madley Croft croons in the first song, “Love, love, love.” Kyle Minton Staff Writer xx Presents: Coexist “Coexist” album cover photo courtesy ofjocastro68/flickr The Unchained Tour rolled into Winston-Salem last week, Sept. 19. This year’s trip was called the heart-shaped tour, because the cities visited in the south resemble the shape of a heart when mapped together. There are some that say in the face of things like Facebook and Twitter, true face-to-face storytelling (often deemed “porch storytelling” because these are certain stories that are shared interpersonally in spaces as intimate as a porch,) is dying. The Unchained Tour’s intent was to bring it back. The performers, either raconteurs or musicians, all piled into a single decorated bus for the nine day tour across the south. Sometimes they would tell the same stories from the last town they visited, and sometimes they would provide completely new stories. Tickets for the event in Winston-Salem were only available at Edward McKay Used Books & More because the tour believes in supporting independent bookstore chains. The showcase began with music from the two musicians present, Rachel Kate and Joel T. Hamilton. The first story of the evening was performed by Peter Aguero, a raconteur and the host of the show. The initial story involved his account of working in an ice cream truck, and getting into a turf war with a fellow ice cream truck driver. He was followed by Dawn Fraser, who told a story of “collecting” lesbians and, even though she is straight, being asked on a date by a woman on Match.com and deciding to go on it. The date is where she learned about storytelling, and the woman later told her that the date showed her all the amazing things she could do – and saved her life. Edgar Oliver disclosed a tale of the time he was in a military high school, and was placed in charge of their records office. He never kept records, or made anyone else who worked there keep records, and at the end of the year he took the records home to frantically get them Ashley Northup Opinions Editor in order – only to have the book bag he put them in stolen the next day. After getting the entire police department to help, his book bag was found, and he graduated high school. There was an audience segment, where participants put their names down on slips of paper during intermission, and three were chosen to give a one-minute story. Aguero told another story, this time of his wife being sexually harassed and how he dealt with rage built up from a cycle of abuse. George Dawes, the founder of Unchained, came out to give what he called a sermon on books and technology. Dawes offered his take on the Internet, which he believes is evil because we intend to spend a few minutes on it, only to find ourselves on it hours later doing absolutely nothing. He proposed that books were the answer to this nothingness. The final raconteur was Neil Gaiman. Gaiman was not promoted, but the Edward McKay store in Winston-Salem sold their tickets as being for a Neil Gaiman event. With bestselling books, graphic novels, movies and television shows based on his work, Gaiman was easily the most famous figure at the event. Many attendees brought his books to be autographed, and before he made his appearance, it was announced, people were told to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the tale, since a few people were too vocal about him being on stage, at his last show. He told a story about the moment in his life when he realized words had power (via a dirty joke) and decided to become a writer. After the event Gaiman and the other raconteurs mingled in the lobby. They departed in the direction of their next bus stop on the tour, Chapel Hill. The final night was Sept. 22, in Savannah, Georgia, when the bus was discharged. The Unchained Tour will return next year, according to their website, to once again, “advocate getting offline and off the grid, and wherever [they] go [they’ll] celebrate the pleasure and inspiration of raconteuring.” Unchained Tour makes a pit-stop in Winston Salem There are so many shows on TV about the glitz and glamor of high school such as Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, but there are not many shows about the majority of teenagers; the kids who are normal and don’t own designer cars and BMW’s. Glee appeals to the “less popular” kids in school and sheds light on issues such as bullying and homophobia. Many kids today feel like outcasts and “losers” of their public school experience. Glee appeals to that demographic through their characters: a group of kids who do not fit the status quo,and find their confidence in music. Glee is a show that kids can watch and see themselves in the characters. “Gleeks”, loyal followers of the show, have a connection with the characters and are devoted fans of the production and of the franchise. Since the show’s first episode in 2009, Glee has covered, or redone, many popular songs from today, from our parents’ and grandparents’ eras. Some episodes have themes such as Brittany Spears, Michael Jackson, Disco and many others. The show is in the format of a musical. The songs tie in with the plot effortlessly and fit straight into the characters’ lives. Since it has been four seasons and high school should only take four years, some of the characters have graduated. There was a big speculation over the summer if Glee would continue to be as popular since some of its main characters were graduating. However, the speculation is over! The first two episodes of the season aired on Sept. 14th and 21st. If you missed the first two episodes, here’s what you’ve missed. Sue had a successful delivery and gave birth to a beautiful little girl. Rachel is now in New York attending the arts school she applied to last season. She is having a hard time adjusting to the city life without her friends and Finn, who enlisted in the Army. She does however have a new potential boy toy that definitely has his eyes on her. Puck moved to Los Angeles to start a pool-cleaning business. His half-brother now attends McKinley High and shows signs of being an even bigger trouble maker than Puck. Kurt is working at the coffee-shop in Ohio, since he didn’t get into the school of his dreams, but is talked into moving to New York to pursue his dreams of being a Broadway star. In New York, Kurt and Rachel gets an apartment in the city. Brittany and Satana are on the rocks due to uncontrollable circumstances that have caused distance between the two. Santana graduated and is going to the University of Louisville and Brittany failed senior year and has to stay at Mckinley another year. Mercedes apparently got a record deal and is working on an album. We have not heard from Quinn, who graduated and is attending Harvard. However, it is rumored that we will be hearing from her very soon. Following in the lives of these every day teens during this new season is a long-awaited breath of fresh air. Now in its biggest season yet, Glee shows no signs of slowing down. Viewers can tune into Glee’s new day and time, Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on Fox to see what all the fuss is about. Tom Gill Staff Writer Glee Returns for a Fourth Season 8 Features September 25 - October 1, 2012 The Jungle Issue: A look back at “The Jungle Book,” the decreasing level of biodiversity in our jungles, and the growing problems of animal extinction and exotic pets How the jungle influences gorgeous Costa Rica Charlena Wynn Staff Writer What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “Rainforest?” Thinking back to middle school, when learning about various biomes, most would think of trees, rain, and exotic animals you would not be able to find in the temperate deciduous forest of North Carolina. While all those examples of true of rain forest, one may forget other important factors about rain forests. For instance, rain forests have thriving communities and cultures of people like in the country of Costa Rica. Costa Rica boarders’ two countries, Nicaragua and Panama, and two bodies of water, the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and is a tropical climate year around. Known to its residents as rainy season winter, and dry season summer, the year is split by those two periods. From May to November is winter and December to April is summer. Costa Rica has an average rainfall of over 196.9 inches of rainfall a year, depending on your location within the country, temperate varies. For instance, the coastal lowlands’ annual temperature is around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, while the main populated areas of Central Cordilera average 68 degrees Fahrenheit and the summits of the highest mountains see an average of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This biome has about 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Thousands of different species of animals and plants call Costa Rica home. All these factors make up the physical definition of a tropical climate but what about the effects of tropical climate on a population of people? Does it Determine language, lifestyle and other aspects of culture? During the 19th century, Costa Rica’s Central Valley highlands were discovered as ideal for cultivating coffee. The soil’s ideal conditions to grow coffee beans did wonders for the economy of Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s geographic location is the basis for its status as a wealthy nation. In addition, the export of bananas became very popular during the 20th century. Costa Rica’s geographic location made it ideal for growing rare, exotic foods to export to traditional Western countries. For instance, the banana was first exported to New Orleans by Minor Keith. Because of the growth in banana production, Jamaicans entered the country as migrant workers changing the ethnic complexion. Therefore, because of the ideal conditions created by Costa Rica’s climate and soil, Costa Rica’s population was indirectly affected. Much like the abundance of plant and animal species, Costa Rica is home to many different types of Indigenous people who lived in many different parts of the country. The country’s location made access to and from the mainland very easy for outside nations like Spain. When the Spanish invaded, Indigenous people avoiding taxation and enslavement moved further into the country. Costa Rica’s diverse topography allowed for many tribes to hide. The geography of the country was beneficial to the survival of these people and their traditions during this time. Unfortunately, much of the diverse Native cultures and traditions have been lost and only a select few artifacts have been left behind. In addition to geography, the culture of Costa Rica has been influenced by the climate and biome of the country. They have become a conservation culture who is conscious of the actions humans in regards to the environment. The biodiversity of the country has led to the conservation of much the land into wildlife refuges, national parks and forest preservations to name a few. The government of Costa Rica is active in protecting their biodiversity in other ways like imposing 5 percent taxation on gasoline to pay landowners to refrain from clear-cutting to instead make tree plantations. The diversity of Costa Rica provides water purification, provision of food, fuel and fiber to name a few services that have been a result of conservation efforts. Because of its beauty, ecotourism has flourished in this part of the world which is a threat to the biodiversity. Should large numbers of people ontinue to tour and move into the country, pollution and deforestation will become bigger issues for Costa Rica. With the decrease of plant life, we will see the decrease in animal life. Ultimately, this will upset the biodiversity of the country and will negatively impact Costa Rica. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER goc53 This monkey chills out in the trees of Caribbean paradise. The growing problem of the extinction of animals Ashley Northup Opinions Editor What happens in the jungle, does not stay in the jungle. As the population of the world grows, inevitably more expansion happens, and when more expansion happens it tends to mean less jungle. This is particularly noticeable in terms of the animals living in the jungles. In the last one hundred years we have seen a significant decrease in the amount of animals present in the wild, and this is especially true when it comes to jungle life. The general consensus among experts is that, within our lifetime, we could see the complete extinction of many species. While there are many species commonly unknown to us in danger, there are some particularly iconic animals we may recognize better. Asian elephants used to number up to 250,000 and are now a measly 30,000. There used to be 100,000 tigers in the world, now down to around 3,000. In fact, where there used to be eight different types of tigers, there are now only five in the world. Orangutans, crocodiles, toucans, jaguars, manatees, gorillas, chimpanzees, all of their numbers are lowering and lowering and if it continues at the rate it is currently moving, these animals will no longer exist within our lifespan. One of the main ideas behind protecting these endangered species is biodiversity. Biodiversity is simply the term for “biological diversity” or how much diversity we find in the species and plant life on this planet. Biodiversity places a huge role in our everyday lives, because our biodiversity is one big chain that keeps everything going. Calling it the circle of life would be accurate. A vast over simplification would be this: we eat plants and some animals ruin those plants, but other animals eat the animals that ruin the plant. As the biodiversity on the planet decreases, the worry is that the animal eating the plant-ruining animal will lower and lower and we will have less plants to eat. Calculating the amount of biodiversity we are losing is hard, because even with environments like the jungle we do not have a full catalog of every species within that environment, and therefore cannot accurately track how much we are losing. However, according to the World Wildlife Fund, if there are 100 million different species on Earth, and the extinction rate is a measly .01 percent, we would lose at least 10,000 species every year. Due to the high concentration of animals in the jungle, many of the species extinct would come from there. Although species naturally die off over time, this level of extinction is what some scientists are calling the sixth wave of extinction. They call it this because previously in our planet’s history there have been five great calamities that resulted in mass extinctions (such as the meteorite strike that killed off the dinosaurs and other large animals,) and some argue that we are currently in the sixth catastrophe that will cause a mass extinction. However, where the other extinctions were natural, this one would be man-made. The rate at which we are losing species in the jungle and otherwise is 100 to 1,000 times higher than the natural rate and this is a conservative estimate. Top reasons for this include habitat loss (jungles are being cut down more and more,) and conflict between animals and humans (tigers, for example, are hunted for their fur while elephants are hunted for their tusks). Nonprofits like WWF are working to preserve the jungle, and the animals within it. Countermeasures like these remain hopeful that through vigilant work and conservation we can stop the decline in species population, and keep the iconic animal members of the jungles for our children to see. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER Digitalart2 Tigers are among the world’s endangered animals. The Jungle Book: a memorable children’s story Chris McCracken Features Editor During the innocent period of childhood, many small children respond well to bright colors, simple descriptions, and short fictional stories that involve their demographic. The vivid imagery and bright colors help children to imagine the supernatural, the unbelievable, and the impossible. The simple sentences and short stories help to build critical reading skills. Usually, the books that help to raise our children are tossed out and forgotten. As children grow, they become interested in new and more “grown up” things, and only occasionally may look back at the remnants of their youth. Other books withstand the test of time. They are read, passed down from generation to generation, and eventually replaced with new editions, supplemental stories, and even movies. Usually, these stories have some level of adult appeal. They are marketed to children, but they also have the unique ability to make adults ask, “what if?” Among the most remembered of these franchises is “The Jungle Book,” a classic 1894 story written by Rudyard Kipling. The Jungle Book is most well remembered by Americans today in its animated form. In 1967, Disney released a version of the film featuring the song, “Bare Necessities.” A clip found on YouTube of the film features Baloo, a friendly bear, dancing and singing with Mowgli, a small boy raised in the Indian jungle by animals. The song encourages children to “only worry about the bare necessities,” and to “forget about [their] worries.” It depicts Baloo living a life of ease in the jungle. When he gets hungry, he cracks open a coconut found hanging from a nearby tree; when he is in the mood for meat, he flips up a rock and begins feasting on ants. “You eat ants?!” Mowgli exclaims. This routine stands in sharp contrast to the premise of the overall book. In “The Jungle Book,” Mowgli is an orphan who is found and raised by animals. His only piece of clothing is a rag that covers his private areas, and he is largely ignorant of human civilization. The story is tragic and in most contexts would be considered sad; however, with guidance from his friends, Mowgli adjusts to life in the jungle. The film was not a perfect rendition of the original story. According to Book Rags, an online database of book summaries, the original is “a charming collection of seven short stories, drawn from Rudyard Kipling’s travels throughout the world and particularly throughout the colonies of the British Empire.” During the period that Kipling was alive, the British Empire was still a major world power with many different colonies. Many ordinary citizens could not afford the luxury of traveling to the distant lands controlled by their own country, and thus were ignorant to the many different cultures, customs, and belief systems of lands like India. The story uses this backdrop to ask a question that has puzzled social researchers for centuries: What would life be like for a person who grew up outside of British society? The Jungle Book has grown into a franchise largely because of these reasons. On one hand, the story is simple to illustrate and market to children. The backdrop of a jungle filled with talking animals leaves room for colorful drawings, detailed characters, and subplots that are just as imaginative as the stories’ overall premise. On the other hand, the book maintains some appeal as children get older and more curious, because it asks provocative questions that photo courtesy of CIKLRf/ ERSU ross_hawkes shake the core of humanity. A fun and exciting character from the animated film. The Carolinian |Features September 25- October 1, 2012 | 9 Solving the problem of diminishing biodiversity Jonathan Waye Staff Writer Since as long as I can remember, I have always heard about the constant state of peril of Earth’s climate and natural species. Surprisingly enough, the evidence is everywhere, and mainly human in origin. The footprints left behind are confounding in their scope: we leave nutrient-depleted soil where we can no longer farm; we cut down acres of forest every minute simply so we can read the paper or have luxurious furniture; we constantly pollute our atmosphere with carbon dioxide from the innumerable amount of vehicles that clog our roadways; and the worst part is that we realize it. Realization, however, does not equate to real, usable knowledge. For instance, a student may realize they have a homework assignment due, but in order to do if they need to know how to identify, postulate, and solve problems using information form a previous class, which they so happened to miss. In other words, we all know that shrinking rainforests are a problem that must be solved, but how specifically does deforestation and declining biodiversity affect the world at large? How do we even start to lessen our impact on natural rainforests if it so ingrained in our daily lives? In other words, we must first identify what makes declining biodiversity such a gargantuan dilemma. In a very compact, honest nutshell, human prosperity and survival depend on it. As described on the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) website, humans are a part of the complex web of living organisms that reside on planet Earth. Being the dominant species, we are also able to have a much larger impact on the web’s foundational structure. As such, there are two major arguments about how exactly humans should utilize the Earth’s material resources. The first argument, being more conservative in its approach to nature, asserts that, as the dominant species capable of initiating global change, it is our responsibility to manage Earth’s resources, and act as “stewards of the planet.” The second argument exhibits a stance with human preservation and consumption in mind, arguing that natural resources should be weighed in “present and potential” gain, and must ultimately be held in a state that supports human life. Interestingly enough, according to the UNEP, the majority of “people, organizations, and corporations” that adhere to this Utilitarian view are often times the ones causing the world the most harm. Regardless of one’s stance on the issue, it must be recognized that the world must cut down on their rapid consumption of goods produced from rainforest materials. It must be acknowledged that animal populations are dwindling, and we are currently destroying our biological web. Past the two arguments, there are several areas of focus that must be brought to our attention concerning the central facets of dwindling biodiversity. As listed on rainforestconservation.org, some of these main facets are pollution, agriculture, deforestation, and human population growth. Pollution causes severe damage to environments that house animals with very susceptible to changes in their own surroundings, say freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes. When waste materials are pumped directly into these waterways, it can seriously harm the local biosphere, and make some species of animals disappear completely. Deforestation ruins local ecologies, and eradicates species that are well adapted to only a single, specific environment. Human population growth is another central factor, as the world is not going to get any smaller, and soon we will be running out legroom. According to rainforestconservation.org, population estimates reach 12 billion by the turn of the century. This staggering figure only amplifies the importance of conservation efforts. If we do not save the world’s rainforests and jungles, how will we supply our human needs of the future? It is of fundamental importance that our natural environments should be protected. If not for the mere fact that preserving natural resources is a good thing, then perhaps for the sake of future generations that will one day be the inheritors of A gorgeous painting depicts the vivid scenes of the jungle. photo courtesy of CIKLRf/ ERSU clif1066 our planet. The risks associated with owning exotic pets Kaycie Coy Editor in Chief There is a certain appeal to being able to identify where you come from. Some people believe that our bloodlines are what make us unique. The same concept is applied to animals. Rather than invest in a lifelong friend from a local shelter with little to no information about his lineage, families will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars on the pedigree of their pup. The quality of a friendship does not measure up to the dollars on their collar. These days, people are forgetting about our domestic canine and feline friends and are looking for a little more exotic nature in their lives. Since Macaws and Parakeets are no longer recognized as prime slices of the tropical life, owners have ventured into more risky life partners, posing more danger beyond projectile feces. Exotic species are reaching the pet market and are increasing in appeal at a fast rate. These pets include anything that is not within the domestic boundaries of felines, canines, and the occasional rodent. Though ferrets and common garden snakes are categorized exotics, species such as big cats, marine life, netherworld reptiles, and game (deer, elk, buffalo, and the occasional wolf) make up for most of that classification. According to statistics provided by LiveScience. com, a gentle doe can quickly become an aggressive concern. Since 1990, 1,610 incidents have involved encounters with exotic pets. Of those incidents, 75 deaths have occurred to include 21 deaths by big cats, 18 by reptiles, 14 by elephants, 16 by game, 4 by bears, and 2 by killer whales. Not all of these incidents were the result of aggressive nature. Some instances involve the unknown territory of carried viruses or bacteria in the skin or waste of these animals. LiveScience.com estimates that 90 percent of all reptiles “carry and shed salmonella in their faces.” Dr. Joe Miller, Chief Laboratory Preparedness officer in the CDC’s Influenza Division, shared with the website the probability of exposure to Herpes B and Monkeypox as well. Some owners may believe they are doing a service to the ecological community by adding an exotic friend to their family. By taking in a member of the jungle life, they are preserving the life of a creature that will otherwise been in danger if left out in the wild to fend for itself. The decline of natural wildlife only makes the preservation of a species more difficult. One example is the ratio of tigers present in the wild to the existence in family settings, a startling 3,000 to 7,000 difference respectively. Only 18 states in the U.S. ban keeping exotic wildlife as pets. The remaining states either have strong to minimal restrictions on the species bought and how they are kept. North Carolina is included among the seven states without restrictions at all. While incidents have yet to occur in North Carolina from the lack of restrictions, Ohio, an equally lax state, encountered the release of nearly 50 untamed animals as the result of a suicide victim. For the safety of the community, these animals had to be tracked down and shot on sight. When investing in an exotic animal, owners run the risk of damaging their future as well as the ecosystem and communities around them. Exotic pets only pose out of this world problems. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER Martin Pettitt Exotic pets are reaching the pet market, wreaking havoc on ecosystems. Jumanji: From author Van Allsburg to Tolmach Derrick Foust Publisher Chris Van Allsburg was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the confines of an old farm house residing beside a brick creamery his grandparents owned and operated. After moving several times during his childhood, the Allsburg family settled in “an old brick Tubor Style house in East Grand Rapids,” the inspiration behind the artwork of “The Polar Express.” Excelling in the fields of math and science, Allsburg did not take a single art class while in high school. However, Allsburg attended the University of Michigan for art, specifically in the realm of sculpture, where he advanced in his studies and attend “graduate school at Rhode Island School of Design to continue his study of sculpture.” After a successful run exhibiting his sculpture work in galleries across the world, Lisa, “encouraged [him] to consider making illustrations for a story book.” Oh yes – this was the beginning of the amazing children’s work to come for all generations to enjoy. In 1981, Chris Van Allsburg’s Jumanji captivated audiences with black and white pencil drawings, hungry monkeys, and arguably a social comment on Western tends to overlook directions. Now as an adult, I read this 1981 beloved classic full of absolute wonder, especially in regards to the character development and setting of the work. Now, it has been more than three decades since the books arrival to planet Earth and when mentioned to the masses, Robin Williams seems to depict the books legacy. In 1995, Joe Johnston; director of Captain America: The First Avenger, Jurassic Park III, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, alongside screenplay writers; Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, and Jim Strain, assembled a for lack of a better term Jurassic Park like narrative of the children story. Roger Ebert states, “The underlying structure of the film seems inspired by - or limited by - interactive video games.” I could not agree more and would take it one step further in saying if it were meant to follow the child-like narrative and transfer it into film, the audience was clearly missed. For those who have yet to see the book-to-film adaptation, the story follows young Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt in a more elaborated tale of the unbinding board game to reach the Golden City. Although, it is not the intention of this article to point out every difference related between the movie and the children short story; although finding the board game, Jumanji, in an attic rather than under a tree in a park calls for a critique on creative placement, but the critique the active transferring story onto film. According to Variety, “Matt Tolmach has been set by Sony Pictures to produce its reimagining of Joe Johnston’s 1995 motion picture “Jumanji” along with original producer William Teitler.” One recommendation to all who can experience the power of Allsburg’s short story will find a way to care for and preserve the written word more closely. Due to creative restrictions films, like that of the 1995 Johnston’s Jumanji, crammed together in an explosion of misdirection. To read more about Chris Van Allsburg visit his website photo courtesy of fLICKR/ Michele Diodati Chris Van Allsburg excites a crowd at a public event in 2011. 10 | September 25- October 1, 2012 Sports | The Carolinian Chanticleers down UNCG Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer UNCG men’s soccer team fell short in Conway, South Carolina Saturday evening during a close match with No. 17 Coastal Carolina University. The match against the Chanticleers was the final match for the Spartans before the Southern Conference games start in full swing Tuesday Sept. 5, 2012 against Davidson at Davidson University. During a close attack with one another in the first half of the match, Coastal Carolina player Tevin Skyers headed the ball into the back of the net 5-yards away from the goal at the 40 minute mark. Prior to Skyers goal, Pedro Ribeiro shot a rocket from inside the 18 yard goal box which was blocked by UNCG star goalkeeper Peyton Ford; however, the rebound from the shot allowed Skyers to seal the deal for the Chanticleers. Following halftime, the Spartans and Chanticleers were heated and ready to go. At the 65 minute mark, the duo who scored earlier in the first half, teamed up together to seal the deal for a 2 to 0 lead over the Spartans. Ribeiro, who missed his shot earlier, passed the ball into the goal box, which was captured by Skyers who then proceeded to rip the ball into the far post of the goal from 7 yards out. The shot on goal was unable to be intercepted by Peyton Ford of UNCG. Down by two goals, UNCG was not accepting defeat without a fight. At the 66th minute of the game, Jake Fields was able to score for the Spartans. Senior Jonathan Leonard passed into open space where Jake Fields was awaiting the chance to shoot on goal. Fields was able to beat out Coastal Carolina goalie Federica Bertele by taking a shot out in front of the goal. This is the first career goal for Fields and it came at a much needed moment. In a dire need to score to tie up the game against the Chanticleers, the Spartans fell short in relation to two opportunities. Both chances to score came within two minutes of each other. During the 79th minute of the game, Freshman Noah Deangelo took a shot goal which resulted in the ball going wide beyond the goal. At the 81st minute of the match Sophomore David Reittinger was unable to complete his goal, as the Chanticleers goalkeeper Bertele was able to make a diving save, keeping Coastal Carolina in the lead. Even with a loss in South When we think of Cam Newton, a few phrases come to mind. Newton is a saving grace, all star player, and future health guru? The Carolinas Healthcare System (CHS) is currently working with the Carolina Panthers’ star quarterback Cam Newton. The Take the Ball Campaign was created to encourage North Carolinians to get up and make healthier choices is relation to physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and overall wellbeing. The concept of the Take the Ball Campaign is derived from Carolinas Healthcare Systems LiveWELL Carolinas program. According to the LiveWell Facebook page, the LiveWell Carolinas employee pledge states “I pledge to promote a culture of wellness at my workplace and to serve as a good example to colleagues, customers, family, and friends by making choices that enable me to work, eat, learn, and live well.” The Take the Ball Campaign is utilizing the key concept provided for Carolinas Healthcare Systems employees and implementing them into the local community. Take the Ball Campaign was presented to the public during the Carolina Panthers premier televised preseason game on Aug. 11, 2012. Within the campaign commercial, Newton states “Let Carolinas Healthcare System be a partner as you take the ball and take command of your health.” Newton’s pearly white smile can be seen beyond the campaign commercial. The Take the Ball Campaign can be seen on billboards along the local highways, in the Charlotte Douglas Airport, CAT buses, and highly populated shopping centers. In an interview with Cam Newton, the fiery footballer stated, “Staying active and healthy has always been important to me. Together with Carolinas Healthcare System, we can work to provide both kids and parents with ways to eat right, get active, and improve their health. “I am proud to encourage our community to take control of its health and take the ball.” This is not Newton’s first shot at supporting a community as his charitable endeavors extended throughout the Carolinas and beyond. The Cam Newton Foundation was established as a way to enhance “the lives of youth by addressing their social, emotional, educational, and physical needs.” Newton’s efforts have resulted in reading programs for local schools as well as areas that were influential in his upbringing, mentoring programs for youth, and much more. In addition to the Cam Newton Foundation, Carolinas Healthcare System and Cam Newton worked with each other as a unit prior to the Take the Ball Campaign. Earlier in 2012, Newton assisted with the Heart of a Champion Day. This yearly event is targeted towards high school student athletes in terms of their physical and mental health. The Carolinas Healthcare System-sponsored event provided free athletic health screenings to local high school athletes all over the Carolinas. With the addition of Cam Newton, roughly 2000 student athletes were screened. The results of the screening highlighted students who were in need of additional medical attention and treatment. Newton’s presence allowed students to take their health in their own hands. There is no doubt as to why Cam Newton was selected as the face of Carolinas Healthcare System Take the Ball Campaign. The president and chief operating officer at Carolinas Healthcare System, Joe Piemont stated, “By working with Cam Newton, an emerging sports icon and partner to the community, we believe that we can create a region more focused on wellness and prevention. “Our ability to address future healthcare challenges will depend on many things, but crucial to that effort is accentuating the level of personal responsibility that each of us is willing to accept to improve our lifestyles. Together we can take the ball and take command of our health.” The collaboration between Carolinas Healthcare System and Cam Newton is one of magic. From the young to the old, we will see an increase in control of personal health. Who knows how long it will take, but the Take the Ball Campaign is inspiring and more likely to create a difference in all the lives it touches. So, is Cam Newton a health guru? I would confidently say YES! Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer about his team’s strategy, “we felt we could push up the weak side or strong side back, we could push up the strong side midfielder all the way up to the front line. When you do that, you leave three at the back. One long ball, and now you’re under pressure. If you’re going to press, the way we asked our team to press today, you have to find a way to dispossess them high up the field and then create chances.” The Spartans could not dispossess them in the 65th minute and within three long passes, Greb was in on goal. Simmons had no chance on her rocket high to the far post, and Western suddenly took a shock 1-0 lead. UNCG could not capitalize on their midfield dominance, instead choosing to play wide. Lauer picked off UNCG’s various crosses into the box, rendering UNCG’s attack ineffective. “We went away from what we do,” Nugent said, “we were looking for balls in behind, we were trying to outrun what they were doing. In the first half, we had more than enough opportunities to score goals. When you get in behind them as much as we did, you’ve got to be able to put some of them away.” The Spartans’ only shot on frame in the final 25 minutes came from substitute freshman Candice Forbes in the 88th minute. Her weak effort from the top of the 18 troubled Lauer like a single human troubles a massive bulldozer: none at all. The Catamounts rushed the field with joy as the fulltime whistle on what was only their third victory all time against UNCG in 18 attempts. “The first thing we’ve got to do is rest,” said Nugent on how UNCG recovers from this terrible defeat. “We’ve been traveling a lot and we haven’t a lot of time to recover. We had our big trip to California, and we turn around and go back to App, so we need to rest our bodies a little bit and go back to some basic things on Thursday and Friday. We’ve got to go a bit deeper in our bench and today we did a little bit, but it’s still not as deep as we should be able to go.” Despite the defeat, Nugent still has championship aspirations for the Spartans. “In the end, we want to be there at the end of the month in October, fighting for a championship. After what I saw on Friday, I felt like we definitely had what it took. Today was a setback but it’s not over.” UNCG will get an opportunity to return to form against the College of Charleston on Friday night at the UNCG Soccer Stadium in what will likely be the final regular season conference matchup between the two teams. the 107th minute, three minutes from fulltime. App State sophomore Julia Holz had a shot with the game winner but kicked the ball over the crossbar, giving UNCG a goal kick. The Spartans took advantage as they drove down the field. Midfielder Tinna Bergthorsdottir scored her first goal of the season, a game-winner, with an assist from Stokes with 1:53 left in double overtime. Overall the Spartans outshot App State 20-16, though only four were on goal versus App State’s nine. The difference was Simmons with seven saves versus App State’s Roberson with only one. The overtime win gives UNCG women’s soccer a 4-5 record, and a 1-0 Southern Conference record. UNCG is a perfect 16-0 in conference openers since joining the SoCon in 1997. They have also won 16 straight road conference games dating back to 2009, when UNCG lost at Davidson 2-1. App State’s loss drops them down to 3-6 overall. The Spartans returned home for their conference home opener against Western Carolina Sunday. kill lifted the Spartans to a 15-11 set win and the second SoCon victory in as many games. Kelsey Sidney led the way for the Spartans as the sophomore outside hitter provided a big boost with Saturday UNCG 1 Coast. Carolina 2 Carolina, the Spartans had a few key moments that need to be showcased. Goalkeeper Ford made three key saves for the Spartans during a time of need. UNCG was outshot 14-10, but held the advantage 7-6 in the second half of the game. Finally, Fields scored his first career goal for the Spartans; only meaning that he will have more outstanding goals to come in future games for UNCG. UNCG with 2-4-2 (0- 0-0 SoCon) will take the field against the Davidson Wildcats, Tuesday Sept. 25, 2012 at 7 p.m. on the Alumni Soccer Stadium pitch. This will be the first SoCon game for the Spartans. ema barker/carolinian thriller from page 12 catamounts from page 12 citadel from page 12 photo courtesy UNCG Sports infromation department Kelsey Sidney was huge over the weekend, especially against The Citadel where she recorded a match high 18 kills. Jake Fields scored his first career goal against Coastal Carolina in a 2-1 loss Cam Newton, health guru a match high 18 kills. Two other Spartans recorded double figure kills with Lauren Betlach recording 16 and Karrian Chambers knocking down 11 of her own. Kellie Orewiler recorded 24 digs, while Olivia Humphries, Emily McMurtrey and Katherine Santiago all had double digit digs as well. UNCG, who improved to 4-4 on the season in five set matches, will continue SoCon play this weekend with a trip up the mountains to take on Western Carolina on Saturday and Appalachian State Sunday. Cam Newton using his star power for good, teams up with Carolina Healthcare System for Take the Ball initiative The Carolinian would like to thank the News & Record for their support. The Carolinian |Sports September 25- October 1, 2012 | 11 Panthers players, patrons pathetic in person Orioles look to fly into October Bad omens littered the path from my apartment in Greensboro to Bank of America Stadium’s Section 511, row 22, seat 2 on Thursday night. The printer would only print one of our two tickets to the Carolina Panthers’ game against the New York Giants, meaning we had to resort to pulling the second one up on my admittedly awesome new phone. Incidentally, it is quite bizarre that one can gain admittance to a sporting event without exchanging anything more than electronic bits of information. Other bad omens included the Concord Bojangles running out of Bo-Berry biscuits, ruining my usual Panthers pregame ritual, learning on ESPN radio that Bill Simmons picked the Panthers to win, and dropping a newly acquired electric blue Panthers shirt on the concourse on the way up the expansive and never-ending ramps to the upper decks. Perhaps the biggest omen of them all came from the Panthers management. Halfway through the first quarter, the Panthers video board showed shots of their favorite Panthers fans while the song “One More Night” from Maroon 5 played. For those unfamiliar with “One More Night,” it Ian Foster Sports Editor is a musically and lyrically unsophisticated song that tells the tale of one who is desperately in love with someone and yet desperately wishes that they were not. It is a song reserved for certain, mostly romantic, interpersonal relationships formed by those in their late teens and early twenties. It can also be applied to fans’ relationships with certain sporting teams, such as Minnesotans with the Vikings, the people of Buffalo with the Bills, and the city of Cleveland with the Browns, Cavaliers, Indians, and whatever future soccer and hockey teams someone chooses to put there. So when lyrics such as, “I’m feeling stupid crawling back to you” and “I know I’ve said it a million times but I’m only staying one more night,” rang out among pictures of devoted Panthers fans, it was only a little too perfect. I went to the game with friend and former Carolinian Sports Editor, Ryan Hecht. The Panthers were primed for a statement game against the hobbled defending Super Bowl champions, having come off a terrific win over the New Orleans Saints that was not as close as the 35-27 scoreline indicated. Offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski’s offense had finally been unleashed, featuring Cam Newton running the read-option to perfection. The Giants were missing starting running back Ahmad Bradshaw, starting wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, and starting guard David Diehl. Everyone expected the Panthers to find their first 2-1 start since 2008, when they rolled to a 12-4 record and an NFC South title.Th is is what happened instead: Eli Manning, whose elite status I was still questioning until I saw him in person, picked apart a Panthers defense that was only a little less hole-y than the Vatican. Unlike the previous Sunday, Cam Newton could not respond to the pressure of having to score on nearly every possession just to keep up. The Panthers did manage to move the ball, they never actually went three-and-out in the first half, just not well enough to actually score any points. By halftime, the score was 20-0. Possibly more disap-pointing was the perfor-mance of the Panthers fans. Maybe Ryan and I had the misfortune of landing in the Giants’ section, but the Carolina faithful were consistently upstaged by the obnoxious New York-ers. It is one thing to be loud and obnoxious, it is another entirely to be loud and obnoxious and knowl-edgeable. As we were get-ting pounded, the Giants fans yelled things that were both hurtful and true. It was sort of like being play-fully scolded by an eleven-year old with the innate ability to latch onto your biggest insecurity. Either way, Panthers fans had no response. Most of us sat there sulking, much like Cam Newton except without the towel over our heads. Ryan brought up an interesting point about North Carolina sports fans being too nice. He may be right; the only intimidating sports venue in North Carolina is Cameron Indoor, and that is generally populated by people from New Jersey. Ryan and I went off at halftime to distract ourselves with a couple of beverages each. It was a good thing we did, because we missed the second half kickoff, which Joe Adams fumbled. The Giants turned that into another field goal and suddenly the score was 23-0. At that point, Cam Newton finally got pissed off enough to lead his team on a touchdown drive. He was apparently not pissed off enough to perform his Superman touchdown celebration, however, and that would be the last time we saw a Panther score that day.W hen Cam threw his second interception of the game in the third quarter with the Panthers trailing 30-7, the mass exodus began. In the third quarter. Panthers fans are, in a word, pathetic. I am never one to complain about the privilege of going to a professional football game. It is an expensive ticket. Many will never have the opportunity to experience football at its finest in person. Heck, Ryan and I enjoyed ourselves a little in the closing minutes when the exodus left quite a few lower deck seats open. That being said, we did spend that money and were treated to one professional football team playing like Super Bowl champions, and the other playing a little worse than Clemson. I went to the Panthers Thursday night game with the “wow, the Panthers, both as a team and as a fanbase, are really growing these days” article kicking around my head. Maybe that statement is true, but they both have a lot of work left to do. Otherwise, Charlotte’s professional football team might as well adopt “One More Night” as the fight song for its fans. Jose Torres Staff Writer I have always tried to explain why I am so passionate about sports to those who do not get it. I could not figure out the exact words to describe these feelings I had when watching a game. Then, out of nowhere, my professor found those words. She mentioned how there is something exhilarating about rooting for someone or something. My professor was talking about an American poet, but the
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Full text | T h e C a r o l i n i a n The student newspaper of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Established 1919 Vol. XCIII No. 6 www.uncgcarolinian.com September 25- October 1, 2012 Check out our new webpage! www.uncgcarolinian.com Follow Us facebook.com/thecarolinian twitter.com/thecarolinian Opinions Page 4 A&E Page 6 Features Page 8 Sports Page 10 Reclaiming the sixth district, Free speech under fire, Redistricting NC, McCrory vs. Dalton goes beyond political ads, The power of Art Pope. The Jungle issue: A look back at “The Jungle book,“ the decreasing level of biodiversity in our jungles, animal extinction and exotic pets. Women’s soccer rides a roller coaster, Panthers players and patrons pathetic in person, Orioles look to fly into October, Cam Newton- health guru Maestro Soler: Poet of the guitar, The finale of Campus Moviefest, Tate Street Festival 2012, G.O.O.D. Music presents: Cruel Summer. ioan oprs/the carolinian Top: A greek band prepares to begin the evening show. Bottom left: A woman beams in excitement while claiming a give away prize. Bottom right: Three Greek pastry mak-ers prepare boxes to sell. Stephanie Cistrunk Staff Writer The Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Ortho-dox Church in Greensboro held the 38th Annual Greek Festival Friday, Sep. 21- Sunday, Sep. 23, where the community and members of the church gathered to celebrate Greek culture and heritage. All ages attended the festi-val where there was a full on Greek setup of traditional food, live band, dance per-formances, and a kids sta-tion. Festivities began Friday on a warm and sunny Friday af-ternoon. Visitors stopped at the admissions gate to grab their tickets and brochure. It was important to not throw away the dollar tickets, as they could turn into two roundtrip tickets to Greece or a 40” flat screen TV. The drawing for first, second, third, and fourth place raffle tickets will be Sunday at 5:30 p.m., along with other smaller give-aways. Arriving early in the after-noon, people picked up their lunch or early dinner plates in the express line, while some sat under the festivals tent, awaiting the start of the show at 4:30. Pre-order for dinner tickets were as early as last week, but many en-tered the church doors to pay for delicious homemade Greek cuisine. Inside din- Anti-Muslim film protests spread across the Middle East, government responds Aaron Bryant Staff Writer Protests and condemnation spread across the Muslim world over the past week, resulting U.S. embassies being attacked and closed down, hundreds of arrests and over a dozen deaths. The protests were in response to an obscure anti-Muslim film that mocked the religions prophet, Muhammad. The U.S. government responded to the controversies, and public officials and both candidates in the 2012 U.S. presidential election took notice. The film, entitled “Innocence of Muslims,” is an American made short film that depicts, mocks and criticizes the prophet Muhammad, all of which are highly offensive to the Muslim faith. The film is credited to Nakoula Basseley Nakoula an Egyptian born American who has gone by many different aliases in the past. The actors in the film claimed they were dubbed over post production, and had no idea it was a film mocking the religion of Islam. Shortly after an Egyptian television network aired clips of the films, protesters rallied outside of the American embassy in Egypt, wHere eyewitnesses say over a dozen men scaled the walls, one of which removed the American flag and replaced it with an all-black Islamist flag. Riot police were soon called in and the protests ceased relatively peacefully, with a handful of people injured. Similar protests occurred throughout the Muslim world, with documented in Jakarta, Tehran, Bangladesh, Benghazi, Cairo and Tunis. An Embassy in Libya was attacked 11 years to the day of 9/11 in what is now thought to be a separate and coordinated attack. A survivor said the embassy was quiet until around 9:30, at which as many as 100 people descended into the embassy, throwing grenades. Four Americans, including the ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and two former Navy SEALS, were killed in the attack. Libyan Prime Minister, Mustafa A.G. Abushagur, said, “While strongly condemning any attempt to abuse the person of Muhammad, or an insult to our holy places and Manillaryce/Flickr An American flag burns in protest of the controversial film. prejudice against the faith, we reject and strongly condemn the use of force to terrorize innocent people and the killing of innocent people.” The U.S. government has came out against both the film and the subsequent violence after the attacks. United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has denounced the violence as well. “We found the video that’s at the core of this series of events offensive, disgusting, reprehensible,” Clinton said. Clinton said that the film’s offensive nature, “does not provide justification for violence” and leaders must stand up “against those who would exploit this difficult moment to advance their own extremist ideologies.” In a separate speech, Clinton spoke more in depth on the attacks, saying: “Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the internet. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious See protests, page 2 Campus forum hears students’ concerns about restaurant Devon Lail Staff Writer Students spoke their minds at the Chick-Fil-A forum in the Cone Ballroom of The Elliot University Center (EUC) on Wednes-day Sep. 19. The forum meant to allow students a way to learn what to do about the Chick-Fil- Aon campus due to recent statements made by Chick- Fil-A CEO and founder Dan Cathy. Students heard answers to questions they had submitted concerning the issue and then were en-couraged to voice their own questions and concerns af-terwards. A panel consisting of Vice Chancellor for Busi-ness Affairs Reade Taylor, Michael T. Breyers from the Office of Businesses Affairs and Campus Enterprises, The Director of Retail Ser-vices and Dining Services Kristine Mosley, and The Associate Vice Chancel-lor for Student Affairs Dr Vicki McNeil answer stu-dents questions, as well as Student Body President Chelsea Boccardo and The President of RHA, Schuyler Hunt. Dr. Tom Matyók, As-sistant Director of Conflict and Peace Studies on cam-pus, moderated the forum. The panel told students that no decisions had been made in regards to Chick-Fil-A, but to hear about how stu-dents felt about the issue. While answering pre-sub-mitted questions, the panel only addressed the issue of freedom of speech. When the forum opened for stu-dents to comment and ask questions, the forum im-mediately made clear to the students that the bigger issue with many was that money had been sent to confirmed hate groups by Chick-Fil-A. “How do we know that some of that money didn’t come from UNCG?” asked one student. The panel said that the only money Chick-Fil-A receives is from the money that people spend there, not directly from UNCG. Others declared it an is-sue of ethics claiming that UNCG is recognized as a place of acceptance and di-versity and as a safe haven from hatte speech. Many students claimed they did not feel comfortable hav-ing an institution on campus that did not view them as equal to the rest of the world because of their romantic preference. While many spoke out against the restaurant and what it stands for, a few also stood up for it and claimed they did not want it to leave campus. It was obvious that many have chosen to boy-cott the restaurant over the past couple months but the numbers still show that a majority of students still eat there and do not want it to leave campus. Chick-Fil-A is the number three vendor on campus only after Bo-jangle’s and Subway. Stu-dents boycotting Chick-Fil- A argued that many students only continued to go there because of the lack of choic-es for a chicken sandwich on campus. The panel discussed pos-sible replacement options for the Chick Fil A space, which they decided that would be up to the students to decide. A few voiced that they would like for more lo-cal vendors to be considered for campus instead of big name businesses. Earlier on Wednesday, Chick-Fil-A released a statement saying that it will no longer send money to groups like Focus on The Family and Exodus Interna-tional, both of which have been confirmed to be hate groups by The Southern Poverty Law Center. Many students were not swayed, that it sounded more like Chick-Fil-A was more con-cerned about the money in their pockets instead of how they made people feel. For many others, the damage was already done. Chick- Fil-A reportedly sent over two million dollars to LGBT hate groups over the last few years. When students left the fo-rum, many were motivated to start petitions and orga-nize groups to help raise awareness of Chick-Fil-A’s actions. One student, An-thony Stewart, tried this route as soon as he heard the news this summer and did not have much long. Stewart said he will not move fur-ther with this efforts remove the restaurant. “Support from the stu-dents has been minimal to say the least, and I now feel that I am shouting against the wind.” The panel encouraged students still concerned to attend Student Government meetings which occur every Tuesday in Cone Ballroom A at 6:30 p.m. Greensboro goes Greek for a weekend at the 38th annual Greek Festival See heritage, page 3 2 | September 25- October 1, 2012 News | The Carolinian Box N1 EUC UNCG Greensboro, NC, 27413 Phone: (336) 334-5752 Fax: (336) 334-3518 Editorial Policy Letters may be submit-ted to: The Carolinian 236 Elliot University Center Greensboro, NC 27413 Editor.Carolinian@ gmail.com Letters submitted by 5 p.m. Friday may run in next Tuesday’s edi-tion. Word limit is 250 for letters, 500 for guest columns. Submissions may be edited for length or clarity. No unsigned submissions will be ac-cepted for publication. All submissions come under possession of The Carolinian. The views ex-pressed in the Opinions section of The Carolin-ian do not represent the views of The Carolinian staff unless otherwise stated. The Carolinian Editorial Board is made up of the Publisher, Edi-tor- in-Chief, and Section Editors. Editorial and Business Staff Derrick Foust Publisher Publisher.Carolinian@gmail. com Kaycie Coy Editor-in-Chief Editor.Carolinian@gmail.com Laura Brewer News Editor News.Carolinian@gmail.com Ashley Northup Opinions Editor Opinions.Carolinian@gmail.com Arvé Byrd Arts & Entertainment Editor AE.Carolinian@gmail.com Ian Foster Sports Editor Sports.Carolinian@gmail.com Christopher McCracken Features Editor Features.Carolinian@gmail. com James Mieczkowski Web Editor Web.Carolinian@gmail.com Autumn Wells Advertising Manager Ads.Carolinian@gmail.com Corrections Policy The Carolinian never knowingly publishes any mistakes. Please prompt-ly notify us of any errors by e-mailing the Editor-in- Chief at Editor.Caro-linian@ gmail.com, or calling (336) 334-5752. Corrections will be pub-lished on page 2 in sub-sequent issues of The Carolinian. Mission Statement The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper that is organized and pro-duced by students of the University of North Car-olina at Greensboro. It is our objective to teach young writers journal-istic skills while empha-sizing the importance of honesty and integrity in campus media. Weekly Forecast Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend H: 75° L: 55° H: 83° L: 60° H: 83° L: 60° H: 77° L: 61° H: 77° L: 58° Partly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy T’storms Partly Cloudy State News Briefs Compiled By: Elisabeth Wise 19th case of rabies discovered in Guilford County Greensboro council adopts panhandling rules Man shoots, kills ex-wife then commits suicide Kathleen Bertrand, a 41 year-old mother of three, was shot and killed Monday Sept. 10 by her ex-husband, Christopher Bertrand, 42, of Hoover, Ala., shortly after she arrived for work at Pier 1 Imports in Cameron Vil-lage in Raleigh. After shooting his ex-wife, Bertrand fled on foot and later took his own life, less than a mile away from the original shooting, where lat-er Monday afternoon police discovered his body behind a business on Wade Avenue in Raleigh. The Bertrands divorced in December 2011 and court documents show that the threat of violence under-scored the later years of the marriage. Police have not undisclosed a motive. About a year after the di-vorce Kathleen Bertrand re-quested a domestic violence order at the Wake County county courthouse because she was nervous of her hus-band’s erratic behavior. Bertrand’s family and community are now stand-ing together in support of Bertrand and other victims of domestic violence. The chairman of Cameron Vil-lage has invited people to wear purple on Saturday and Sunday and there will also be donation stations where people can contribute to the future of the three Bertrand children, ages 7, 11, and 13 throughout the village all weekend. The Bertrand’s three chil-dren are being cared for by their grandmother and will live with her in Florida. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Greensboro city council ad-opted stricter panhandling rules, making it illegal for people to beg in roads with-in 100 feet of financial in-stitutions, including ATMs, and within 1,000 feet of a highway exit or entrance. Violating the city panhan-dling ordinance constitutes a misdemeanor. City leaders looked to strengthen panhandling rules after receiving com-plaints from Greensboro residents and aim to keep panhandlers out of traffic. Licensed panhandler Wil-liam Radisch spoke to the council Tuesday night and the new limits around finan-cial institutions and high-ways seem strict to him. A thousand feet from a high-way on-ramp could encom-pass a lot of area that wasn’t anywhere near the busy thoroughfare, he said. To other local panhandlers said to council members that they rely on begging to keep a roof over their heads, asking the council to not be too strict on panhandlers, who are trying to follow the city’s rules. Kori Burt, a local panhan-dler said that “Without this privilege... I would not have a place to live.” However members of the council said that they have to consider the safety of panhandling locations when inputting these regulations. Councilwoman Nancy Vaughan said that cars driv-ing near highways are likely going too fast to be able to safely stop for a panhandler. Health officials confirmed that over the weekend of Sept. 15 to Sept. 16, two raccoons were found to have rabies, bringing the confirmed rabies cases this year in Guilford County to 19. The first raccoon was dis-covered in High Point and a human and a dog were ex-posed to the raccoon while only a dog was exposed to the second raccoon, discov-ered in Greensboro. NC law requires that all do-mestic pets age four months or older, whether they are indoor or outdoor pets, be vaccinated. The Guilford County Department of Pub-lic Health said that animals confined in outdoor fenced areas should have a current rabies vaccination. Pets that come into contact with a rabid animal and do not have a current rabies vaccination must either be euthanized or confined at a veterinary facility for at least six months, at the own-er’s expense. The Guilford County Ani-mal Control will be continu-ing its 2012 rabies clinic in hopes of increasing rabies vaccinations and protecting pets throughout Guilford County. The vaccinations will cost $5 and will be val-id for one calendar year. Rabies clinic locations will be held at Pleasant Garden Town Hall on Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at 4920 Alliance Church Road, in Pleasant Garden; and at Oak Ridge Town Park, 6231 Lisa Drive, in Oak Ridge on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Campaign Trail Weekly President hopeful Mitt Romney in hot water after controversial comments Olivia Cline Staff Writer A tape leaked of presidential candidate Mitt Romney making a speech to a gathering of private donors, which led to controversy over some of the issues mentioned. In the tape, revealed on Monday, Romney said he believes that 47 percent of Americans who would vote for Pres. Barack Obama do not pay income tax and would never consider voting for Romney. He is also shown saying that he “will never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives,” and that “over half of Americans believe that they are victims,” as a part of the reasoning behind his social and economic planning. While Romney admitted that he did not make his point“elegantly,” he maintained that what he said at the dinner matched with what he has been saying throughout his campaign. He also said in an interview on Tuesday that he believes that those dependent on government support would never vote for him based on his current platform. Obama countered Romney’s claims in an appearance on the Letterman Show on Wednesday. He told talk show host David Letterman that Romney “was wrong” in his statements and that anyone attempting to run for the presidency should be concerned with the needs of all Americans and not just those who vote for him or her. In more video footage leaked from the same event, a $50,000-per-head fundraiser that occurred in May, Romney said that he believes the Palestinians are “committed to Israel’s destruction.” He added that the Palestinians have “no interest in peace” and that the road to that peace is “almost unthinkable.” However, Chief Negotiator for the Palestinians Saeb Erekat rejected Romney’s accusation, saying that “only those who want to maintain the Israeli occupation will claim the Palestinians are not interested in peace.” Romney also said about Iran, “If I were Iran - a crazed fanatic - I’d say let’s get a little fissile material to Hezbollah, have them carry it to Chicago or some other place, and then if anything goes wrong, or America starts acting up, we’ll just say, ‘Guess what? Unless you stand down, why, we’re going to let off a dirty bomb’.” Romney’s actions and statements in the last couple of days have earned him significant censure from critics and journalists, including several conservative writers. Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for President Reagan, said “It’s time to admit the Romney campaign is an incompetent one. It’s not big, it’s not brave, it’s not thoughtfully tackling great issues... Mitt, this isn’t working.” Many others, including David Brooks and Matt Miller (both conservative journalists) were even harsher. Additionally, a Politico article revealed inconsistencies and abrupt changes in position within the Romney campaign last week. Despite the current controversy, Obama and Romney are still relatively equal in the polls, with Obama currently at 5 percent above Romney according to a survey last week. Community grass-roots organization fights corporate campaign corruption Olivia Cline Staff Writer Thursday night, The Peo-ple’s Coalition Against Citi-zens United (PCACU) held an event at the Elon School of Law that provided a brief overview of the case Citizens Uniited v. F.E.C, a speech presented by law professor, Dr. Erik Fink, and a debate. PCACU is a group striving to raise awareness about the case and start a drive to repeal the ruling via a con-stitutional amendment that would “clarify that corpo-rations are not people and money is not speech”. Citizens United v. F.E.C. arose as a result of a 2008 corporation-funded docu-mentary vilifying Hilary Clinton. The case debated the issue of whether or not placing a limitation on cor-porations’ donation of mon-ey to political campaigns vi-olated the First Amendment. The preexisting law forbid-ding “direct or indirect con-tribution” to any individu-al’s political campaigning originated nearly 100 years ago in an attempt to limit gi-ant corporations (railroads, steel companies, etc) from assisting in the placement of corrupted candidates in office to better serve their interests. Citizen’s United said that the donation of money falls under the category of “free-dom of speech/expression,” one of the five basic First Amendment rights, and that as such their First Amend-ment rights were being vio-lated. While the First Amend-ment guarantees the free-doms of speech, petition, re-ligion, assembly, and press to all white male citizens, the Fourteenth Amendment expanded that to everyone, giving Citizens United the grounds to argue that a cor-poration had, in a way, a “personhood.” In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled, by a 5-4 vote, that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as individuals and lifted all re-strictions on donating to po-litical organizations (though corporations are still prohib-ited from donating to candi-dates directly). The event Thursday was, in the words of organization founder Barbara Carrano, the start of “mobilizing an army” to take action to-wards this goal. The organization’s plan is for local resolutions at the city-wide level to force the state legislature to create a petition to bring the issue before Congress. If 27 out of the 50 states issue similar petitions, Congress will be forced to put the potential constitutional amendment up for debate. During the course of the evening, Carrano, her hus-band, and other People’s Coalition Against Citizens United members outlined the details of this plan, in-cluding petitions to city council members, making phone calls to district rep-resentatives, attending the October City Council meet-ing and getting friends and family involved. Information packets were distributed at the event as well. These were composed of a petition form, several informational brochures, a sticker, and numerous pre-stamped and pre-addressed postcards to important council members, including the mayor. By combining efforts, PCACU and North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE), hope to eventu-ally create an environment that opens the political field to anyone. They also hope to decrease corruption. Individuals who want to learn more about this case, its details, the proposed amendment or ways to get involved can contact PCA-CU or NCVCE. The city council meet-ing is to be held October 2, and will likely determine the current progress of the movement. protests from page 1 beliefs of others. But let me be clear: there is never any justification for violent acts of this kind.” The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon addressed the situation in Benghazi as well saying, “The United Nations rejects defamation of religion in all forms. At the same time, nothing justifies the brutal violence which occurred in Benghazi.” The attacks not only gained responses from international leadership, but also leadership here in the United States. U.S. President Barack Obama made statements following the attack, saying that he and his administration “strongly condemned this outrageous attack.” The Department of Justice opened an investigation into the attack, believing it to be too professional to be done by a random angry group of protestors. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney also took time to respond to the death of the four American citizens’ by criticizing the president. “They clearly sent mixed messages to the world,” Romney told reporters with regards to President Obama and his administrations reaction to the attacks. Romney was criticized by both Democrats and Republicans for his statements, which were deemed rushed and purely political in nature. Romney’s campaign released statements he approved of, which said “It’s disgraceful that the Obama administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.” The protests happened eleven years after the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks and the following war on terror. The United States recently ended its war in Iraq, and is expected to be out of Afghanistan by 2014. In light of recent uprisings in the Arab Spring, protests are expected to continue. Corrections: In last week’s issue of The Carolinian, staff writers Kyle Minton and Brad Dillard were given credit on the wrong articles. The piece “Local bands roar at the Blind Tiger” was written by Kyle Minton. Brad Dillard wrote “On limited release at the Carousel Cinemas: Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Film review: Arbitrage.” News | The Carolinian September 25 -October 1, 2012 |3 ing choices ranged from the Athenian Chicken (Roasted one-half chicken on a bed of rice, Greek-style green beans, roll and beverage), Grecian Souvlaki (Marinated pork tenderloin, pastichio, Greek-style green beans, roll and beverage), for veggie lovers, a Spartan Vegetable Plate (Spanakopita, rice pilaf, Greek-style green beans, two dolmathes, roll and beverage), and a Large Greek Salad (Traditional Greek salad including roll and beverage). Gyros, chicken on pita bread, Greek salad, and hot dogs were on the outside menu, as well as a desserts, like Loukoumathes (Greek doughnuts), and other mouth-watering pastries. Imported wines and beer were also available at the Taverna Greek and Wine Bar. The church had a typical, flawless Greek Orthodox layout, stained glass walls pictures of the New Testament surrounding the architecture. Father Thomas Newlin gave church tours beginning at noon, allowing visitors to learn more about the Orthodox faith that they practice and celebrate as Orthodox Christians. Along with food was am Agora Greek Market inside the church. The gift shop opens every year during the festival, selling five t-shirt designs, cookbooks, women’s apparel, gold jewelry or fine costume jewelry, crafts, icons, ceramics, hats, dolls, and other great gift items. A kiddie corner was setup at the front of the Orthodoxy tent for children. Maria B., a volunteer and member of the church, stood behind the kiddie corner table with a bright smile as kids stocked up on candy, made jewelry out of sand paint, and enjoyed frozen yogurt. The main attraction for children was the large, inflatable side positioned to the left of the festival entrance. Maria said festival guests should expect to see a lot of dancing. The band will be playing until 10 p.m., when the food, dancing, and a little drinking starts. Many Greek owned businesses and others were sponsors to the festival. Heritage from page 3 The Elliot University Auditorium was packed full on Sunday afternoon for the 4th annual Deaf Kiss-Fist, a gathering for the Deaf community on campus and in Greensboro as a whole. The event is both an opportunity for the Deaf community to mingle and reflect on the joys and pains of being Deaf and a chance for ASL students on campus (and anyone else who is interested in Deaf culture) to learn and interact with interpreters and Deaf individuals. Skits, jokes, stories, poetry, and miming were all included in the wide array of performances. Members of the Deaf community touched on elements of Deaf life such as the trials of speech reading, issues with having hearing and Deaf individuals in the same household, and problems encountered when trying to do things such as fulfill a natural talent for modeling due to misunderstandings with hearing agencies. ASL traditions such as abstract poetry, ABC stories, and Deaf Jokes were also well-represented, with stories about such widely-varied topics as plane trips, lumberjacks, and nunneries. Non-ASL but still culture-driven performances included a talk about growing up in Ghana and a comparison of Ghanian and Japanese cultural differences. All performances were in ASL, but student interpreters from the Interpreter Preparation and Advocacy and Services for the Deaf programs provided voicing for the Deaf participants so that the many hearing audience members could fully appreciate the experience. Numerous Deaf and hearing volunteers from the community and the ASL/Professions in Deafness programs helped with tickets and setting up informational booths. Audience members of all ages greatly enjoyed the event, Deaf and hearing alike. While some of the performances concerned more adult topics, many of the skits and jokes were fully appreciable to even the smallest of observers. One performance even included a child – Elizabeth Overman, a little Deaf girl who confidently marched up on stage to tell a joke about a Deaf tree. 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Notice is given in accordance with provisions of Chapter 15, Section 12, and General Statues of North Carolina. 4 September 25- October 1, 2012 Opinions Reclaiming the sixth district Samantha Korb Staff Writer This November, North Carolina voters will have to make many choices, President, Governor, and for their respective Congressional representatives. Since 1984, voters of North Carolina’s 6th district have consistently made the choice to vote in Representative Howard Coble time and time again. This November, 6th district voters have the choice to put Coble in again for a 15th term. Coble, already the longest serving Republican House representative in North Carolina, will look to continue his service in the position. The Democratic challenger, Tony Foriest, who served in the North Carolina Senate from 2007- 2010, will look to dethrone Coble from his comfortable seat in the 6th district. During his time in office, Coble has not faced much competition for his seat; lately many opponents have broken barely 30 percent against him. Since 1986, he has never received less than 62 percent of the vote. In 2008, he won the Republican primary unopposed. Needless to say, anytime someone runs against Coble, whether it is in his own party or in the general election, they are pretty much beating against themselves. Coble has become a figure of North Carolina and National Republican politics in his tenure. North Carolina’s 6th district is about half urban and half rural, stretching through Guilford, Mason, Randolph, Davidson, Alamance, and Rowan counties. The district has a considerable number of seniors and is roughly 88 percent white. Why has Coble pretty much been guaranteed this seat? The name Howard Coble has become synonymous with North Carolina politics for longer than I have been alive. Changing the old guard is never an easy thing to do, especially when you’ve got someone like Coble in the position. Coble served as my Representative when I lived with my parents when I was 18 and he has now again become my representative since moving to the Alamance County side of Mebane. In those short times that he has served as my representative, his office has always gotten back to me about any issues or concerns I have had politically with the stances that Coble takes. During the discussion of a Federal Marriage Amendment in the George W. Bush presidency, I took issue with Coble’s support of the measure. Within three weeks, a letter was sent to my house saying that while he did not agree with my position, he wishes to continue to hear about my positions in the future. Same thing goes for when I recently wrote to him about his lack of support for the Affordable Care Act, his office got back with me very quickly about the issue. While I do not agree with his positions over 90 percent of the time, I can respect his positions because he gets back to people in a timely fashion and is very respectable about my own positions. Coble is excellent at constituent services, and has been there for many of my friends in time of crisis or great need. Even for many Democrats, it is very hard for them to vote against a man like that. However, we need to vote against Coble this November. Tony Foriest might not have the name like Coble does, but he has the politics I can agree with and will not regret voting for in November. I agree that Coble is a man that sticks by his word, but I also see this is a man whose time is up in Washington. The interests and politics of an 81 year old man do not match the interests of most people, even if he represents a number of seniors in his district. I urge you all to look at the issues when voting in the 6th district. As a member of the Tea Party caucus, Coble simply does not get it, and it is time he took his long awaited retirement. University life is often advertised as a time when people should be free to explore and espouse viewpoints that are outside the mainstream. Libraries sit filled with books as controversial as Mein Kampf and The Communist Manifesto. Activities and program boards list everything from communist organizations to religious ones. There are also very few times in life when it will be as socially acceptable to discuss wild political ideas in coffee shops right outside your workplace. Unfortunately, the United States has begun to see a decline in its level of free speech, and the trend is affecting public universities in North Carolina. Nationally, riots in the Middle East have recently been spawned, according to the Obama administration, as a result of a YouTube video that has been deemed offensive to practitioners of Islam. One American ambassador was murdered in cold blood by a group of rioters, and some groups called for the producer of the film to be prosecuted by the American government. Did the president respond by adamantly defending the right to free speech? No. Instead the Obama Justice Department used taxpayer resources to try to have the film removed from YouTube. According to a blog post by Nick Ruzzuto of The Blaze, “Over the past several days the progressive left has shown an alarming level of comfort with the idea of censoring speech that is critical of Islam or insulting to the prophet Muhammad, with many arguing that the U.S. should essentially adopt Sharia-lite blasphemy laws. The logic? Comments that insult the prophet lead inevitably to emotional flame ups like the one‘s we are currently seeing in the Muslim world. The offending speech, therefore, is much like shouting fire in the proverbial theater.” Chris McCracken Features Editor But the movement to ban speech that may be deemed offensive is not limited to upper-level government administrators. According to News & Observer writer Burgetta Wheeler, North Carolina State University enacted a rule last year that required that dorm-mates treat each other in a “civil” manner, including a ban on the display of items that could be considered hurtful. Derek Spicer, who served as a resident advisor asked, “What if someone puts an Obama poster on the door? Do they have to take it down because conservatives might be offended? What about a Bible verse?” According to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, “The Supreme Court decades ago determined that “the mere dissemination of ideas— no matter how offensive to good taste—on a state university campus may not be shut off in the name alone of ‘conventions of decency.’” The administration soon received a letter from FIRE, arguing that the policy could violate students’ rights to freedom of speech. FIRE has successfully led the way in challenging countless speech restrictions on campuses nationwide, including UNCG. Thankfully, the situation was soon resolved, as the campus agreed to include new language into the rule which made it clear that the right to freedom of speech would not be trampled on. According to a blog from the Foundation, “Spicer informed FIRE this month that the policy had been changed for the 2012-13 school year. The policy now states that “[t]he University is strongly committed to freedom of expression. The University Housing Civility Statement is not intended to interfere in any way with an individual’s academic or personal freedoms. We hope that individuals will voluntarily endorse the expectations outlined below...” Still, the fact that a campus within the UNC system would enact such a rule in the first place, without considering the constitutional implications, is shocking. The right to freedom of expression is blatantly under attack, and some of the battles are being fought right in our own backyard. State’s districts must reflect their population and are consulted every ten years based on U.S. census data. According to the most recent census, North Carolina did not gain or lose seats, but did have population shifts. Redistricting of states is politically charged and becomes controversial in terms of Republican or Democratic advantage. North Carolina, in particular, is on the map in terms of redistricting. Calling attention both statewide and nationally, The Washington Post referred to North Carolina as “the GOP’s golden goose of redistricting.” North Carolina has the chance to gain two Republican representatives and is the only state undergoing redistricting that could change from a blue state to a red state. This redistricting has North Carolina citizens speaking out in concern and coalitions like North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform are fighting to change the system. In an article from Mountain Express, Damon Circosta, the director of member-organization N.C. Center for Voter Education, was quoted paraphrasing Sen. Ham Horton, stating that, “We need to get away from a system where legislators choose their voters, instead of voters choosing their legislators.” With the redistricting completely in legislators’ hands the redrawing of maps quickly escalates into controversy between the two dominant parties. This redistricting also affects the areas that are represented and can change the demographics to inaccurately represent a current population. While this redistricting can be necessary, and is often turned into a debate of political parties, it has very real consequences on representatives and more importantly the represented (or not represented) citizens of North Carolina. While the turmoil surrounding voting districts rages on, it is essential to remember that voter and citizen involvement is valuable. In such politically controversial times, it can be easy to be daunted and to become apathetic to state and national politics. All voices are important and it is essential to stay educated and stay involved. Redistricting only happens every ten years, and knowledge is sparse and the process is a mystery to most. With constant political “surprises” to many voters, voting can seem like a waste of time. College students are often in debt, over worked, underpaid, and should stand together during times like these. With the constant battle of the Democrat or Republican parties, the issues lying underneath often go unchecked and unexplored. While some college students do stay extremely up-to-date and involved, it is important when looking beneath party issues to look at both sides. Even the staunchest party supporters know that there are two sides to every issue and it is important to be informed of the discussion inside your own political realm, as well as outside of. Ultimately, the fairness of this redistricting is in question and the questions are stemming beyond Republican motives vs. Democratic motives. The changes set to take place could change the demographics represented and could leave many without a voice. The redistricting was taken to The Supreme Court earlier this year based on bi-partisan issues, and could become a real problem for North Carolina in the upcoming election. With district lines being drawn based on demographics the conversation is heated. In an article by The Nation, Sen. Eric Mansfield was quoted saying, “We’re having the same conversations we had forty years ago in the South, that black people can only represent black people and white people can only represent white people… I’d hope that in 2012 we’d have grown better than that.” After these changes, there are nine Senate districts with a BAVP (black voting age population) of 50 percent or higher. Previously, there were none. In a lawsuit filed by the NAACP and other groups, the redistricting maps were said to have, “an intentional and cynical use of race that exceeds what is required to ensure fairness to previously disenfranchised racial minority voters.” This concentration of “white” and “black” or “majority” and “minority” votes not only brings back outdated language and attitudes, but serves to push towards a district map where the Democratic party is represented only by majority BAVP districts. Making it difficult to hold fair local, state, and national elections. In another quote from The Nation, “The consequences of redistricting in North Carolina—one of the most important swing states in the country—could determine who controls Congress and the presidency in 2012.” In light of issues like these, despite political affiliation, stay informed, stay active, and stay educated. These conversations are important and often happen under the radar. Emily Ritter Staff Writer Free speech under fire Redistricting North Carolina Howard Coble, second from the left, meets with constituents. Photo Courtesy national farm worker ministry/flickr Photo Courtesy charlesfettinger/flickr Is freedom of speech under lock down? “While the turmoil surrounding voting districts rages on, it is essential to remember that voter and citizen involvement is valuable. ...it can be easy to be daunted and become apathetic“ Opinions | The Carolinian September 25 - October 1, 2012 |5 North Carolina is my favorite place in the world. For full disclosure, I have not actually been north of the Mason-Dixon, I do not own a passport, and driving on the Atlanta beltway does more to inspire my interest in a life insurance policy than any Allstate commercial. But if you hear me out, I think we can both agree that it would be a fine place to end up even if I had traveled the world. We have the mountains, the beach, both the artistic richness of Asheville and the nightlife of the Queen City. My favorite part about the Old North State is that no matter where you have adventured to, you can make it to the gate city by dinner if you plan well enough. Our legacy is deeply ingrained in the principles of the Bible Belt, but we have made great progress in racial equality and interfaith acceptance. Right now, we have the 5th highest unemployment rating. North Carolina has fought the unique battle of having to redevelop its entire economic foundation due to the loss of domestic textile and furniture production. While everyone is getting really excited about the Presidential race, I think we all need to take a moment to appreciate our own backyard. The McCrory vs. Dalton goes beyond political ads people of North Carolina are struggling, there are clear reasons why, and we have the opportunity to make a change that can keep us moving forward in November. The most important race happening for North Carolinians is the gubernatorial race between Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton and his Republican challenger, Pat McCrory. McCrory and Dalton have drastically different visions for the future of North Carolina, and the decisions McCrory would make would trivialize the struggle of a majority of our citizens and suppress the ability for the millennial generation to participate in establishing the framework for how this state will look when we inherit it. For the past four years, North Carolina has been ruled by a General Assembly with a Republican majority. In that time, educators have had to work with smaller budgets and without an increase in pay. The battle over the price of gas and budget cuts required for the UNC system took their attention away from programs that could incentivize hiring workers who have been unemployed for an extended period of time or train current laborers in new technology. Dalton was a key figure in the establishment of the Early College system in North Carolina, and is a primary reason that our community college system has been modeled around the country. McCrory wants to strip the community college system to merely a trade program and, according to his speech at the ThinkTech conference sponsored by the NC Technology Association, make schools “friendlier” to the private sector. How does a state go about privatizing a public education system, you ask? They rate students based on their progress each year, judged by their scores on a standardized test. This means that if a teacher has a particularly gifted group of students who start the year familiar with the course material (and the teacher is required by law to follow the curriculum anyway), their progress over the year will appear stagnant (since they scored well to begin with) and the teacher will be rated badly. For rural schools that need more help, they will continue to be left in the dust; schools that are already doing well will continue to be given resources that help them do even better the next year. The traditional philosophies of a Democrat and a Republican are not the issue at hand in this race. North Carolina has 100 counties; it is not pragmatic to assume that all 100 of them could, or even want to, look like Charlotte. Emily Brown Staff Writer Jamestown and Danbury are two examples of cities that have voted against permitting new businesses based on their architectural design or the size of the proposed business, believing it impedes their mission to remain old fashioned. McCrory’s economic plan for this state pressures individual municipalities to conform to the vision that the General Assembly has or be left behind. In November, I plan to vote for the Governor that has a flexible economic plan for the purpose of helping all 100 counties maximize their potential and increase their employment. It is vital that everyone understands the differences between both candidates before they cast their vote based on a TV commercial or a yard sign. Photo Courtesy kim walker/wikimedia comons Is Walter Dalton the right choice? Only an informed decision can know for sure. Founded in 1971, America’s third largest political party has spent the past four decades being everything the two party monster is not: freedom-minded, individualistic, socially tolerant and fiscally responsible. The Libertarian Party has made many great strides considering the numerous roadblocks put in the party’s ways over the years. Some of the Libertarian’s most notable accomplishments are being the first party to have a female candidate awarded an Electoral College vote, having had hundreds of party members be either elected or appointed to numerous offices across the country, and having received just under one million popular votes in the 1980 election, a number that the party has yet to surpass. While the national party itself has a fascinating history and philosophy, probably nowhere in the country does the Libertarian Party have a chance to be as consequential in 2012 as it does in North Carolina. When most people think of North Carolina politics, they make think of the civil rights era or the rise of Jesse Helms as the vanquisher of one party rule. While these historical examples crystallize the left and right wing movements of the state’s past, they do not do a very good job of describing the state’s present and future. North Carolina is changing. Since the 2000 election, the Tar Heel State has seen an influx of Hispanic and Northern transplants that have diluted the state’s incarnadine coloring. Additionally, voters in North Carolina, like voters across the country, are becoming more open to previously intolerable social movements such as gay rights and drug decriminalization. This has transformed the state into a hazy purple by the end of this century’s first decade. North Carolina voted for Barack Obama in 2008; this was the first time NC voters endorsed a Democrat for the nation’s top job since Jimmy Carter won the state in 1976. This transformation is even more noticeable at the state level. In 2008, Duke University Professor Michael Munger served as the Libertarian Party’s nominee for governor. He made history by becoming the first third party candidate in state history to appear in a live gubernatorial debate. Munger’s positions on gay marriage and immigration reform were well to the left of the Democratic candidate, now Governor Bev Perdue. The liberal publication, Independent Weekly argued that Perdue and her Republican opponent Pat McCrory were virtually the same candidate and that true progressives should vote for Munger. Indeed, Munger was seen as more liberal than most libertarian candidates; libertarians are often described as small-government conservatives. Still, on Election Day, Munger received just over 120,000 votes, a margin that was nearly the difference between Perdue and McCrory. As North Carolina becomes increasingly independent of the two party machine, you can expect to see the Libertarians play a larger role not just in elections but also in government itself as leaders elected with small pluralities look to expand their governing coalition. That brings us to 2012. This year, former Charlotte Mayor McCrory seems to be leading state Republicans towards a victory not seen for the GOP since the Civil War era. However, the Republican sweep could easily be weakened if state voters see the Libertarians as the more fiscally responsible, socially modern party. Barbara Howe, chairwoman of the state’s Libertarian Party, is a well known figure in North Carolina electoral politics. In 2012, she is making her third bid for governor, part of a career punctuated by several runs for U.S. House and one for U.S. Senate in 1998. Also, the Libertarians have nominated their most viable presidential candidate yet in former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. As the Republican Party continues its march towards a more socially conservative, fiscally liberal future, the Libertarians stand to gain votes from those who believe in small, reserved government. Polls have indicated that North Carolina will be very close in 2012. Victory in North Carolina may come down to which of the major candidates can appeal most to Gary Johnson’s libertarian base. Libertarianism is on the rise in North Carolina. Currently, the top three counties with the most registered Libertarians include Watauga (Boone), New Hanover (Wilmington), and Harnett (Lillington). This number is on the rise, however, and will likely continue to grow especially among college students who in the age of 100 Starbucks flavors are looking for more options than the stale and outdated Republican and Democratic buffet. North Carolina, as a center of Libertarian growth and as a rising swing state, will be particularly interesting to watch this election cycle and in the years to come. If the state continues on the road of political defiance, it may not be too long before North Carolina, the state once dominated by politically diverse figures such as Frank Porter Graham and Jesse Helms, is governed by a card-carrying Libertarian. Joseph Winberry Staff Writer North Carolina and Libertarians This summer the movie The Campaign lampooned the ridiculous and money-oiled nature of American political campaigns. It was about an incumbent congressman, played by Will Ferrell, who gets a challenge from a political neophyte. The newcomer has none of the trappings of a successful candidate, but the Motch brothers, two business executives, devise a nefarious plot to bankroll the challenger’s candidacy to promote their private interests over the public interests. The satire was over-the-top and many of the jokes fell flat, but the movie was a good commentary on the current state of campaigns and elections in the United States. One of the things that fascinated me about The Campaign was that it was based in North Carolina. In the actual world of North Carolina politics it is not the Motch brothers or the Koch brothers that run the show, it is multimillionaire and right-wing ideologue Art Pope. Pope is the CEO of Variety Wholesalers, Inc., which owns a lot of the dollar stores around the state. Through a range of foundations and various non-profits, Pope was largely responsible for orchestrating the 2010 Republican takeover of the general assembly in North Carolina. He is a principle funder of the John Locke Foundation, a libertarian think tank which advocates against government regulations that hurt Pope’s profits but benefit North Carolinians. Last October, in a brilliant and must-read profile in The New Yorker entitled “State For Sale,” journalist Jane Meyer examined Pope’s deep influence over our state’s politics. She cited an Institute for Southern Studies analysis that found that among the 22 state races targeted by Pope and Pope-funded organizations, the Republicans won 18. In total, his organizations spent $2.2 million on the campaign cycle which allowed the Republicans to take control of the General Assembly for the first time since 1870. His influence outweighs these contributions from decades of laying the ground work through think tanks and building grassroots organizations. Pope founded the North Carolina Libertarian Party in the 1970s but has since been a dominant force in Republican politics. Now that the Republicans have seized control on Jones Street, they are rewarding Pope for his faithful funding and giving him inordinate influence over North Carolina public policy. They have also appointed Art Pope to many influential boards and panels. Most troubling is the recent announcement of Pope to Statewide Advisory Panel to come up with a five year plan for the North Carolina University System. Pope and his top two think tanks, Civitas and the John Locke Foundation, have supported cuts to the state spending on higher education and have also attempted to reorient course material. The John Locke Foundation is working on a North Carolina history project that diminishes the role of social movements and government in our collective history. These two think tanks have also advocated the ending of courses in African- American studies, Women and Gender Studies, and other vital but less profitable programs. Pope was instrumental in funding the Wake County school board takeover that preceded the re-segregation of the county’s schools. This was a national embarrassment to North Carolina, garnering national attention and even an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Pope has complained that private donors to public universities do not have enough say in dictating the content of courses taught in those universities. Pope’s goal is to decrease public funding for higher education to place it on the road towards eventual privatization. It is a scandal that such an enemy of public education has been given a spot on the Statewide Advisory Committee to come up with a five year plan for University policy. The University System belongs to North Carolinians and is a vital part of our state and our economy. The goal should be to improve the system and make it work for everyone in the state, not just a few wealthy benefactors. Students, faculty, staff and parents are all vital stakeholders in the UNC System, and as such, they should educate themselves on Pope’s actual agenda for public education. It is as if The Campaign has become a reality and the Motch brothers were recently given influence over one of our state’s greatest assets. Caleb Patterson Staff Writer The power of Art Pope “It is a scandal that such an enemy of public education has been given a spot on the Statewide Advisory Committee to come up with a five year plan for University policy.“ 6 | September 11-17, 2012 A&E| The Carolinian On Friday, Sept. 21, UNCG hosted a presentation by guitarist Francesc de Paula Soler, “Hispanic Literature and Music Through History.” Born in Spain and known as “Poet of the Guitar,” Maestro Soler has gained international recognition as “one of the most notable artists of the guitar world.” His presentation was a voyage back in time, using the guitar as a time machine. Through interpretations that he beautifully and impeccably portrayed, Maestro Soler introduced music and literature through history while pointing the impact these have had on Hispanic culture. The performance was divided in parts that represented a certain time in Spanish history. The first stop in this voyage was the 12th century where Maestro Soler talked of the “Way of St. James” (“El Camino de Santiago”), a religious pilgrimage well known in Catholicism. He then skillfully interpreted “El Códice Calixtino”, a piece that highlighted the sacred feelings that held the walkers of the pilgrimage together. The Age of Discovery (“La Epoca del Descubrimiento”) followed with all of its upheaval and change. Hispanic culture changed with the introduction of the“vihuela”, a guitar-like instrument Maestro Soler interpreted a piece that was composed for a vihuela and explained to the audience the difference in sound. He made use of his capo, which is a device used with stringed instruments to shorten the length of the strings, raising the pitch of the notes being played. The sounds of the vihuela evolved into the baroque in “The Golden Age” (“El Siglo de Oro”). The baroque guitar conjures sounds lower pitched than the vihuela and involves a series of more abrupt movements that are characteristics of the style of famous poets and play writers from the time such as Luis de Góngora, Lope de Vega, Francisco de Quevedo and Tirso de Molina. All of these artists have had a great impact in the world of literature. Maestro Soler interpreted the baroque sounds by playing “Españoleta” a piece by Gaspar Sanz (a major interpreter of the baroque guitar) that demonstrated the different intonations produced by the use of the capo. The next stop in Soler’s expedition through time was during time period of Miguel de Cervantes with his universally known novel “Don Quixote.” Here, the audience was introduced to the use of music in Cervantes’ novel. Soler played “Romanesca” a song that highlighted the style of the Spaniard writer. The musical mastermind concluded with pieces such a “Mazurca”, Maria Perdomo Special to The Carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Maestro Soler has gained international recognition Maestro Soler: Poet of the Guitar “Cancioncilla”, and “El Concierto de Aranjuez,” which represented the influence of music in novels and poems of well-known writers and Nobel Prize receivers such as Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda, Gabriel García Márquez, and Octavio Paz These prominent prodigies have shaped and influenced the development and growth of universal literature. Maestro Soler even went as far as playing a small portion of a piece called “Asturias” of Spanish background, which is sampled by Jim Morrison, best remembered as the lead singer of the American rock band, The Doors. This exposition stressed the influence of past guitar musical styles in that of modern and popular culture. Maestro Soler’s presenta-tion verified that the guitar and the evolution of it im-pacted history of Hispanic literature in a way that will never be forgotten and un-noticed. Campus MovieFest, or CMF, was a huge success among students this year. UNC-G proudly hosted the first 2012 CMF competition as the first stop on their nationwide tour. During the week of Sept. 11 – 17, students assembled into 76 different teams to film and edit a 5 minute movie to submit to the Finale, held on Friday, Sept. 21. Doors to the Finale opened at the EUC auditorium at 7 p.m. and a rush of people walked down a red carpet to find their seats for the viewing of the top 16 films. As students arrived, they were given tickets for a chance to win a variety of prizes and screen shots from the submitted movies flashed on the large projector screen on stage. There was even a t-shirt toss to get the crowd pumped for the showcase ahead. The Finale started with an outstanding performance by the UNC-G Sapphires with “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls, “Gravity” by Sara Bareilles, and “The Bird and the Worm” by The Used. Nerves ran high among the full house of students who were eager to see if their film had made the top 16. The hosts of the evening, Bootz Durango and CMF’s Promotions Manager Avery Grant, greeted guests with great enthusiasm and explained the agenda of the evening. Door prizes were drawn throughout the evening and gave students the chance to win a Blu-Ray Player, Skull Candy headphones, and a $25 gift card to the Grande Theater. The variety of stories told through the top 16 videos were truly incredible. Videos focused on everything from abuse, to friendships, to living real-life video games. The submissions encompassed all of the notable attributes that go into great film-making: the quality of the videos, the screen shots, and most importantly acting with stellar casting. It was great to see such a variety of entries, particularly from students who had never made movies before. As Promotions Manager Grant stated, “That is what CMF is really all about: encouraging enthusiasm for film making among a variety of talents.” After viewing the top 16 submitted movies, among which B&G Studios was heavily represented, a selection of honorable mentions were given through a “Best of the Rest” recap of the videos that did not make the top 16. Finally, it was time to announce the winners. The judges who chose the best in each category-best actor and actress, best drama, best comedy, and best picture-were comprised of an assortment of UNC-G students, faculty, and staff. The Best Actor award went to James Mieczkowski, star of the comedy “Jeff” – a documentary of the life and struggles of Jeff, your average zombie. Allison Easley of “Light” won best actress. Best Drama went to the cast and crew of “Moon” and the screenplay “Jeff” won for best comedy. Both winners received a free 6-month subscription to Netflix. Proceeding this was the moment of the night that everyone had been waiting for – the award of Best Picture. After daunting moments of suspense, the creative minds behind short film “Relapse,” hastily and excitedly made their way onto stage to receive the award. On top of being invited to Hollywood to take their video to the next round of competition, the group received an Apple 1 terabyte time capsule. A competition for most-viewed video is still going on and will be rewarded to the video with the most views by October 21. Interested particpants can get their favorite video one step closer to winning the “Wildcard” category award by checking out UNC-G submitted videos at http:// www.campusmoviefest. com/ Students can also learn more about CMF on their Facebook page at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c om/ campusmoviefest Megan Christy Staff Writer “Relapse” received the award for Best Picture ioan opris/the carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Best Drama went to the cast and crew of “Moon” ioan opris/the carolinian Allison Easley of “Light” won best actress the finale of campus moviefest On the First day of autumn one might feel a sense of renewal and change about to start. On Saturday Sept. 22, it seemed like a celebration was in order. If you walked down Tate Street at any point between 1p.m. and 7 p.m on this day you might understand what I am talking about. All up and down the street local Vendors, bands, and restaurants set up to create the Tate Street Festival of 2012. Live music performances, great, food and original arts and crafts were sold ensuring local Greensborians were sure to have a good time while enjoying the first real glimmer of golden autumn weather. Live bands who played throughout the day included The Bronzed Chorus, known for mixing instrumental with rock, Jack Carter and the Armory, and an intriguing international group named Mamadou’s Fantastic Band, who performed a series of traditional and original Sengalese songs. Another musician who was apart of the line-up as a single artist was Martha Basset who’s musical inspiration stems from Jazz, folk, country, and rock. Basset’s emotional and heart-felt performance was driven by her smokey, sultry presence and delivery. Aside from live music an attendee could visit local visual artists and craftsmen’s booths and tables. One venue in particular, Maya on Tate, used media and art gallery showcasing the pieces from residents of the Gate City and surrounding areas offered multiple artistic flavors. The chief boutique on Tate Street, Sisters: Jewelry and Gifts, definitely opened their doors to festival goers with their huge sale on trinkets, clothing, incense, and handmade earrings. Other vendors showed off knitting and weaving skills, painting, photography, and jewelry. Dye Nation: Parties 2 Dye 4, a local store specializing in everything tie dyed, from t-shirts, dresses, and shirts, to hoodies and baby onesies parked their rainbow-colored truck in front of the Brown building, and set up racks of clothing for interested buyers to sort through. They even offered customers the opportunity to tie-dye their own clothing of choice for a small fee. The music was great, the craftsmen were wonderfully varied, and the food was incredible. Most of it derived from nearby restaurants located on Tate Street. Boba House, a vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurant nuzzled into a small little space behind a yellow door sold many people a boba tea with tapioca pearls. Others stayed refreshed with frozen yogurt from Taste Yogurt Bar or a freshly brewed cup of coffee from either Coffeology or Tate Street Coffee House. The festival certainly brought a sunny side to the weekend and allowed for the people of Greensboro to relax and be creatively stimulated. Tate Street was undoubtedly fuel for the soul and minds of weary students and pent up citizens, looking to get out on a Saturday. What more could you ask for on the first day of fall than to walk with friends and family, soaking in the art and culture of your city? Tate Street has always had flavor, with its youthful and playful vibe being right off of campus. On a Saturday afternoon and evening that feeling was heightened by the compilation of food, fun, and…music! Brittany Cannino Staff Writer Tate street festival 2012 ioan opris/the carolinian Mamadou’s Fantastic Band performed a series of traditional and original Senegalese songs The Carolinian |A&E September 11-17, 2012 | 7 One of the most anticipated hip-hop albums of the year, G.O.O.D. Music’s “Cruel Summer” lives up to the hype, and is a bit underwhelming all at once. Group records are always difficult to turn into coherent, well flowing albums, but if anybody could do it, it is Kanye West. Sadly Kanye falls victim to the trend of trying to stuff too much into one album. Kanye is a perfectionist: that has been evident nearly since the release of his first album, “College Dropout,” back in 2004. Kanye’s albums are works of art; from the beat selection, to the evolving lyrics throughout the record that come to form whatever theme West wants to examine, all the way down to the song order that drives the flow of the album and provides a clear narrative. This was never more apparent than on 2010’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” West’s masterpiece, and one of the best rap albums of all time. “Twisted Fantasy” was just that, a beautiful, evocative, debauched journey through West’s vision of America. It started out with the haunting, angelic voices of “Dark Fantasy,” reached it is thematic climax with “Runaway,” a track where West opens up and lays all of his flaws out, creating perhaps the most emotionally charged hip-hop song ever. The CD ended with the hopeful, yet heartbreaking “Lost in the World,” a song that was a perfect cap to West’s unique take on fame, fortune, and his own, self-admitted, overly inflated ego. West followed up the album by teaming with Jay-Z and establishing his dominance as king of the rap game with “Watch the Throne,” serving as West’s first foray into group albums. “Throne” surpassed expectations, and was critically as well as commercially praised, while single “Paris” has since become one of the decade’s defining anthems. It is important before looking at any Kanye project to establish just how prolific the man is. Though his antics may rub some people the wrong way, there is absolutely no denying the talent he possesses. “Cruel Summer” has West’s fingerprints all over it. The beat selection, many of which West helped produce, throughout the 12 tracks is immaculate, running the gamut from street rap, to anthems, to slower jams. The layout of the 12 tracks makes sense in a thematic sense, starting out with the boastful, infectious “To the World,” a track that can be summed up by R. Kelly’s soon to be over-quoted line, “The whole world is a couch, explicit I’m Rick James tonight!” referencing the infamous Rick James sketch from “Chappelle’s Show.” It is a perfectly rousing start to the album, and is capitalized on by the next track, from “Paris” mastermind Hit- Boy, the menacing, electric “Clique,” a banger of a track that reunites Kanye with Jay-Z. The next five tracks continue in this manner, though they get progressively darker and more cynical. Standout songs are lead single “Mercy,” and songs that feature a one-two punch from guys that know a thing or two about group albums. Ghostface Killah makes a surprise appearance on the revamped “New God Flow,” and that is followed up by an appearance from Raekwon on “The Morning.” The Wu-Tang duo shows that they still have it, outshining most members of G.O.O.D. Music, which is an eclectic group, ranging from established members like West and Pusha-T, to relative newcomers, and commercially viable rappers like Big Sean and 2 Chainz. After slowing down considerably, (and not too effectively) the album culminates with “Don’t Like,” a song that, from the hook down to the beat, embodies everything that street rap represents. It is brash, ignorant, and almost genius in its simplicity. Kanye recently stated that the purpose of the album is to take a look at the current state of hip-hop, this “Cruel Summer” of music. On those grounds the album is a success, but we have come to expect a level of greatness from any project with West’s name on it, and “Cruel Summer” is a step back for the artist. Brad Dillard Staff Writer G.O.O.D Music Presents: Cruel Summer photo courtesy of Music Star22/flickr G.O.O.D Music is an eclectic group with established members like Kanye West and various newcomers. The xx’s “Coexist” almost begins too simplistically for words to describe: “If someone believed me, they would be as in love with you as I am,” sings Romy Madley Croft on the track “Angel,” with her voice cradled by a skeletal composition consisting of effervescent guitar notes and scarce percussion. Croft’s breathy delivery still exudes a yearning, but the sexual tension of the trio’s eponymous debut seems to have ebbed away in the three years since. It has coalesced to the syrupy sweetness of “Angel;” it is an attribute that makes “Coexist” more akin to sexual aftermath rather than the encounter itself. The immediate follow-up to “Angel” reinforces this idea of desire. “Chained” wields The xx’s signature male-female vocal work where Croft and Oliver Sim issue a yearning chant: “We used to be closer than this/ Is this something you miss?” The message is propelled by the group’s bare-bones approach to song structure, rhythmically aided by Jamie Smith’s (otherwise known by his alias, Jamie xx) delicately arranged beats that tip-toe across the spine of the entire record. Delicacy and emotional flavor does not mark the absence of a backbone, and fans of the vivacious, sexually dense “Crystallized” should look further than the fingertips of “Coexist” before abandoning the lighter touch for an easier record to swallow. The beauty of xx’s original hit, “Crystallized,” was their decision to portray sex as not simply a singular desire, but a complex wave of emotions that deserved perspective. “Coexist” strips their R&B influences and takes this intimacy further, circumventing physicality in favor of a more cerebral, hollow record. There is more space and time to think with “Coexist,” and more room for listeners to stretch and form their own tension. The consequence of the spatial qualities of “Coexist” is that the immediacy, as seen through the quality infection through the dark, poppy swallows of songs like “Islands” and “Heart Skipped A Beat” has been diminished to an emaciated state. The standouts of “Coexist” echo instead of pulse, glow instead of flash, and are caked in the same subtle songwriting that showcased the R&B influences of their predecessors. “Try” raises neck hairs with its lonesome tremolo but moves at a snail’s pace, dragging Sim and Croft’s musings through small, deliberate motions. “Coexist” requires a stricter attention span from its listeners, and loyalists of The xx may struggle with the depths that lie under wispy, even fragile aesthetics. “Swept Away” may be the record’s saving grace for those who cannot cope with the change: its handclaps, pronounced rhythm, and richer sound make it one of the more complete xx songs on “Coexist.” Unfortunately, “Swept Away” lies at the penultimate position of the track list, deep within the record’s enfolds and far away from the grasp of those unwilling to sink their teeth into the record’s airier material. This decision comes from a trio that previously boasted an album whose first three tracks were quintessential hits—the arrangement is odd, and often comes to the detriment of the flow of the record. “Coexist” may contain some of the quietest, most reserved feelings of love and desire you will hear this year, and though Jamie xx’s chrome-finished production leaves no visible stitch or seam to discover, the trio’s volume and passion has dwindled in the years since their debut. Croft and Sim’s vocal interplay still functions wondrously, right down to the moment where “Our Song” brings the two into an intimate conversation with each other as two people, not musicians: “Well I know all the words to take you apart/ You know I know you’re hurt/ I want to mend your heart.” It is only fitting that “Coexist” ends in a perfect expression of mutual understanding, and when set aside from the xx’s short-lived legacy “Coexist” delivers its message elegiacally: as Romy Madley Croft croons in the first song, “Love, love, love.” Kyle Minton Staff Writer xx Presents: Coexist “Coexist” album cover photo courtesy ofjocastro68/flickr The Unchained Tour rolled into Winston-Salem last week, Sept. 19. This year’s trip was called the heart-shaped tour, because the cities visited in the south resemble the shape of a heart when mapped together. There are some that say in the face of things like Facebook and Twitter, true face-to-face storytelling (often deemed “porch storytelling” because these are certain stories that are shared interpersonally in spaces as intimate as a porch,) is dying. The Unchained Tour’s intent was to bring it back. The performers, either raconteurs or musicians, all piled into a single decorated bus for the nine day tour across the south. Sometimes they would tell the same stories from the last town they visited, and sometimes they would provide completely new stories. Tickets for the event in Winston-Salem were only available at Edward McKay Used Books & More because the tour believes in supporting independent bookstore chains. The showcase began with music from the two musicians present, Rachel Kate and Joel T. Hamilton. The first story of the evening was performed by Peter Aguero, a raconteur and the host of the show. The initial story involved his account of working in an ice cream truck, and getting into a turf war with a fellow ice cream truck driver. He was followed by Dawn Fraser, who told a story of “collecting” lesbians and, even though she is straight, being asked on a date by a woman on Match.com and deciding to go on it. The date is where she learned about storytelling, and the woman later told her that the date showed her all the amazing things she could do – and saved her life. Edgar Oliver disclosed a tale of the time he was in a military high school, and was placed in charge of their records office. He never kept records, or made anyone else who worked there keep records, and at the end of the year he took the records home to frantically get them Ashley Northup Opinions Editor in order – only to have the book bag he put them in stolen the next day. After getting the entire police department to help, his book bag was found, and he graduated high school. There was an audience segment, where participants put their names down on slips of paper during intermission, and three were chosen to give a one-minute story. Aguero told another story, this time of his wife being sexually harassed and how he dealt with rage built up from a cycle of abuse. George Dawes, the founder of Unchained, came out to give what he called a sermon on books and technology. Dawes offered his take on the Internet, which he believes is evil because we intend to spend a few minutes on it, only to find ourselves on it hours later doing absolutely nothing. He proposed that books were the answer to this nothingness. The final raconteur was Neil Gaiman. Gaiman was not promoted, but the Edward McKay store in Winston-Salem sold their tickets as being for a Neil Gaiman event. With bestselling books, graphic novels, movies and television shows based on his work, Gaiman was easily the most famous figure at the event. Many attendees brought his books to be autographed, and before he made his appearance, it was announced, people were told to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the tale, since a few people were too vocal about him being on stage, at his last show. He told a story about the moment in his life when he realized words had power (via a dirty joke) and decided to become a writer. After the event Gaiman and the other raconteurs mingled in the lobby. They departed in the direction of their next bus stop on the tour, Chapel Hill. The final night was Sept. 22, in Savannah, Georgia, when the bus was discharged. The Unchained Tour will return next year, according to their website, to once again, “advocate getting offline and off the grid, and wherever [they] go [they’ll] celebrate the pleasure and inspiration of raconteuring.” Unchained Tour makes a pit-stop in Winston Salem There are so many shows on TV about the glitz and glamor of high school such as Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, but there are not many shows about the majority of teenagers; the kids who are normal and don’t own designer cars and BMW’s. Glee appeals to the “less popular” kids in school and sheds light on issues such as bullying and homophobia. Many kids today feel like outcasts and “losers” of their public school experience. Glee appeals to that demographic through their characters: a group of kids who do not fit the status quo,and find their confidence in music. Glee is a show that kids can watch and see themselves in the characters. “Gleeks”, loyal followers of the show, have a connection with the characters and are devoted fans of the production and of the franchise. Since the show’s first episode in 2009, Glee has covered, or redone, many popular songs from today, from our parents’ and grandparents’ eras. Some episodes have themes such as Brittany Spears, Michael Jackson, Disco and many others. The show is in the format of a musical. The songs tie in with the plot effortlessly and fit straight into the characters’ lives. Since it has been four seasons and high school should only take four years, some of the characters have graduated. There was a big speculation over the summer if Glee would continue to be as popular since some of its main characters were graduating. However, the speculation is over! The first two episodes of the season aired on Sept. 14th and 21st. If you missed the first two episodes, here’s what you’ve missed. Sue had a successful delivery and gave birth to a beautiful little girl. Rachel is now in New York attending the arts school she applied to last season. She is having a hard time adjusting to the city life without her friends and Finn, who enlisted in the Army. She does however have a new potential boy toy that definitely has his eyes on her. Puck moved to Los Angeles to start a pool-cleaning business. His half-brother now attends McKinley High and shows signs of being an even bigger trouble maker than Puck. Kurt is working at the coffee-shop in Ohio, since he didn’t get into the school of his dreams, but is talked into moving to New York to pursue his dreams of being a Broadway star. In New York, Kurt and Rachel gets an apartment in the city. Brittany and Satana are on the rocks due to uncontrollable circumstances that have caused distance between the two. Santana graduated and is going to the University of Louisville and Brittany failed senior year and has to stay at Mckinley another year. Mercedes apparently got a record deal and is working on an album. We have not heard from Quinn, who graduated and is attending Harvard. However, it is rumored that we will be hearing from her very soon. Following in the lives of these every day teens during this new season is a long-awaited breath of fresh air. Now in its biggest season yet, Glee shows no signs of slowing down. Viewers can tune into Glee’s new day and time, Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on Fox to see what all the fuss is about. Tom Gill Staff Writer Glee Returns for a Fourth Season 8 Features September 25 - October 1, 2012 The Jungle Issue: A look back at “The Jungle Book,” the decreasing level of biodiversity in our jungles, and the growing problems of animal extinction and exotic pets How the jungle influences gorgeous Costa Rica Charlena Wynn Staff Writer What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “Rainforest?” Thinking back to middle school, when learning about various biomes, most would think of trees, rain, and exotic animals you would not be able to find in the temperate deciduous forest of North Carolina. While all those examples of true of rain forest, one may forget other important factors about rain forests. For instance, rain forests have thriving communities and cultures of people like in the country of Costa Rica. Costa Rica boarders’ two countries, Nicaragua and Panama, and two bodies of water, the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and is a tropical climate year around. Known to its residents as rainy season winter, and dry season summer, the year is split by those two periods. From May to November is winter and December to April is summer. Costa Rica has an average rainfall of over 196.9 inches of rainfall a year, depending on your location within the country, temperate varies. For instance, the coastal lowlands’ annual temperature is around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, while the main populated areas of Central Cordilera average 68 degrees Fahrenheit and the summits of the highest mountains see an average of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This biome has about 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. Thousands of different species of animals and plants call Costa Rica home. All these factors make up the physical definition of a tropical climate but what about the effects of tropical climate on a population of people? Does it Determine language, lifestyle and other aspects of culture? During the 19th century, Costa Rica’s Central Valley highlands were discovered as ideal for cultivating coffee. The soil’s ideal conditions to grow coffee beans did wonders for the economy of Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s geographic location is the basis for its status as a wealthy nation. In addition, the export of bananas became very popular during the 20th century. Costa Rica’s geographic location made it ideal for growing rare, exotic foods to export to traditional Western countries. For instance, the banana was first exported to New Orleans by Minor Keith. Because of the growth in banana production, Jamaicans entered the country as migrant workers changing the ethnic complexion. Therefore, because of the ideal conditions created by Costa Rica’s climate and soil, Costa Rica’s population was indirectly affected. Much like the abundance of plant and animal species, Costa Rica is home to many different types of Indigenous people who lived in many different parts of the country. The country’s location made access to and from the mainland very easy for outside nations like Spain. When the Spanish invaded, Indigenous people avoiding taxation and enslavement moved further into the country. Costa Rica’s diverse topography allowed for many tribes to hide. The geography of the country was beneficial to the survival of these people and their traditions during this time. Unfortunately, much of the diverse Native cultures and traditions have been lost and only a select few artifacts have been left behind. In addition to geography, the culture of Costa Rica has been influenced by the climate and biome of the country. They have become a conservation culture who is conscious of the actions humans in regards to the environment. The biodiversity of the country has led to the conservation of much the land into wildlife refuges, national parks and forest preservations to name a few. The government of Costa Rica is active in protecting their biodiversity in other ways like imposing 5 percent taxation on gasoline to pay landowners to refrain from clear-cutting to instead make tree plantations. The diversity of Costa Rica provides water purification, provision of food, fuel and fiber to name a few services that have been a result of conservation efforts. Because of its beauty, ecotourism has flourished in this part of the world which is a threat to the biodiversity. Should large numbers of people ontinue to tour and move into the country, pollution and deforestation will become bigger issues for Costa Rica. With the decrease of plant life, we will see the decrease in animal life. Ultimately, this will upset the biodiversity of the country and will negatively impact Costa Rica. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER goc53 This monkey chills out in the trees of Caribbean paradise. The growing problem of the extinction of animals Ashley Northup Opinions Editor What happens in the jungle, does not stay in the jungle. As the population of the world grows, inevitably more expansion happens, and when more expansion happens it tends to mean less jungle. This is particularly noticeable in terms of the animals living in the jungles. In the last one hundred years we have seen a significant decrease in the amount of animals present in the wild, and this is especially true when it comes to jungle life. The general consensus among experts is that, within our lifetime, we could see the complete extinction of many species. While there are many species commonly unknown to us in danger, there are some particularly iconic animals we may recognize better. Asian elephants used to number up to 250,000 and are now a measly 30,000. There used to be 100,000 tigers in the world, now down to around 3,000. In fact, where there used to be eight different types of tigers, there are now only five in the world. Orangutans, crocodiles, toucans, jaguars, manatees, gorillas, chimpanzees, all of their numbers are lowering and lowering and if it continues at the rate it is currently moving, these animals will no longer exist within our lifespan. One of the main ideas behind protecting these endangered species is biodiversity. Biodiversity is simply the term for “biological diversity” or how much diversity we find in the species and plant life on this planet. Biodiversity places a huge role in our everyday lives, because our biodiversity is one big chain that keeps everything going. Calling it the circle of life would be accurate. A vast over simplification would be this: we eat plants and some animals ruin those plants, but other animals eat the animals that ruin the plant. As the biodiversity on the planet decreases, the worry is that the animal eating the plant-ruining animal will lower and lower and we will have less plants to eat. Calculating the amount of biodiversity we are losing is hard, because even with environments like the jungle we do not have a full catalog of every species within that environment, and therefore cannot accurately track how much we are losing. However, according to the World Wildlife Fund, if there are 100 million different species on Earth, and the extinction rate is a measly .01 percent, we would lose at least 10,000 species every year. Due to the high concentration of animals in the jungle, many of the species extinct would come from there. Although species naturally die off over time, this level of extinction is what some scientists are calling the sixth wave of extinction. They call it this because previously in our planet’s history there have been five great calamities that resulted in mass extinctions (such as the meteorite strike that killed off the dinosaurs and other large animals,) and some argue that we are currently in the sixth catastrophe that will cause a mass extinction. However, where the other extinctions were natural, this one would be man-made. The rate at which we are losing species in the jungle and otherwise is 100 to 1,000 times higher than the natural rate and this is a conservative estimate. Top reasons for this include habitat loss (jungles are being cut down more and more,) and conflict between animals and humans (tigers, for example, are hunted for their fur while elephants are hunted for their tusks). Nonprofits like WWF are working to preserve the jungle, and the animals within it. Countermeasures like these remain hopeful that through vigilant work and conservation we can stop the decline in species population, and keep the iconic animal members of the jungles for our children to see. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER Digitalart2 Tigers are among the world’s endangered animals. The Jungle Book: a memorable children’s story Chris McCracken Features Editor During the innocent period of childhood, many small children respond well to bright colors, simple descriptions, and short fictional stories that involve their demographic. The vivid imagery and bright colors help children to imagine the supernatural, the unbelievable, and the impossible. The simple sentences and short stories help to build critical reading skills. Usually, the books that help to raise our children are tossed out and forgotten. As children grow, they become interested in new and more “grown up” things, and only occasionally may look back at the remnants of their youth. Other books withstand the test of time. They are read, passed down from generation to generation, and eventually replaced with new editions, supplemental stories, and even movies. Usually, these stories have some level of adult appeal. They are marketed to children, but they also have the unique ability to make adults ask, “what if?” Among the most remembered of these franchises is “The Jungle Book,” a classic 1894 story written by Rudyard Kipling. The Jungle Book is most well remembered by Americans today in its animated form. In 1967, Disney released a version of the film featuring the song, “Bare Necessities.” A clip found on YouTube of the film features Baloo, a friendly bear, dancing and singing with Mowgli, a small boy raised in the Indian jungle by animals. The song encourages children to “only worry about the bare necessities,” and to “forget about [their] worries.” It depicts Baloo living a life of ease in the jungle. When he gets hungry, he cracks open a coconut found hanging from a nearby tree; when he is in the mood for meat, he flips up a rock and begins feasting on ants. “You eat ants?!” Mowgli exclaims. This routine stands in sharp contrast to the premise of the overall book. In “The Jungle Book,” Mowgli is an orphan who is found and raised by animals. His only piece of clothing is a rag that covers his private areas, and he is largely ignorant of human civilization. The story is tragic and in most contexts would be considered sad; however, with guidance from his friends, Mowgli adjusts to life in the jungle. The film was not a perfect rendition of the original story. According to Book Rags, an online database of book summaries, the original is “a charming collection of seven short stories, drawn from Rudyard Kipling’s travels throughout the world and particularly throughout the colonies of the British Empire.” During the period that Kipling was alive, the British Empire was still a major world power with many different colonies. Many ordinary citizens could not afford the luxury of traveling to the distant lands controlled by their own country, and thus were ignorant to the many different cultures, customs, and belief systems of lands like India. The story uses this backdrop to ask a question that has puzzled social researchers for centuries: What would life be like for a person who grew up outside of British society? The Jungle Book has grown into a franchise largely because of these reasons. On one hand, the story is simple to illustrate and market to children. The backdrop of a jungle filled with talking animals leaves room for colorful drawings, detailed characters, and subplots that are just as imaginative as the stories’ overall premise. On the other hand, the book maintains some appeal as children get older and more curious, because it asks provocative questions that photo courtesy of CIKLRf/ ERSU ross_hawkes shake the core of humanity. A fun and exciting character from the animated film. The Carolinian |Features September 25- October 1, 2012 | 9 Solving the problem of diminishing biodiversity Jonathan Waye Staff Writer Since as long as I can remember, I have always heard about the constant state of peril of Earth’s climate and natural species. Surprisingly enough, the evidence is everywhere, and mainly human in origin. The footprints left behind are confounding in their scope: we leave nutrient-depleted soil where we can no longer farm; we cut down acres of forest every minute simply so we can read the paper or have luxurious furniture; we constantly pollute our atmosphere with carbon dioxide from the innumerable amount of vehicles that clog our roadways; and the worst part is that we realize it. Realization, however, does not equate to real, usable knowledge. For instance, a student may realize they have a homework assignment due, but in order to do if they need to know how to identify, postulate, and solve problems using information form a previous class, which they so happened to miss. In other words, we all know that shrinking rainforests are a problem that must be solved, but how specifically does deforestation and declining biodiversity affect the world at large? How do we even start to lessen our impact on natural rainforests if it so ingrained in our daily lives? In other words, we must first identify what makes declining biodiversity such a gargantuan dilemma. In a very compact, honest nutshell, human prosperity and survival depend on it. As described on the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) website, humans are a part of the complex web of living organisms that reside on planet Earth. Being the dominant species, we are also able to have a much larger impact on the web’s foundational structure. As such, there are two major arguments about how exactly humans should utilize the Earth’s material resources. The first argument, being more conservative in its approach to nature, asserts that, as the dominant species capable of initiating global change, it is our responsibility to manage Earth’s resources, and act as “stewards of the planet.” The second argument exhibits a stance with human preservation and consumption in mind, arguing that natural resources should be weighed in “present and potential” gain, and must ultimately be held in a state that supports human life. Interestingly enough, according to the UNEP, the majority of “people, organizations, and corporations” that adhere to this Utilitarian view are often times the ones causing the world the most harm. Regardless of one’s stance on the issue, it must be recognized that the world must cut down on their rapid consumption of goods produced from rainforest materials. It must be acknowledged that animal populations are dwindling, and we are currently destroying our biological web. Past the two arguments, there are several areas of focus that must be brought to our attention concerning the central facets of dwindling biodiversity. As listed on rainforestconservation.org, some of these main facets are pollution, agriculture, deforestation, and human population growth. Pollution causes severe damage to environments that house animals with very susceptible to changes in their own surroundings, say freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes. When waste materials are pumped directly into these waterways, it can seriously harm the local biosphere, and make some species of animals disappear completely. Deforestation ruins local ecologies, and eradicates species that are well adapted to only a single, specific environment. Human population growth is another central factor, as the world is not going to get any smaller, and soon we will be running out legroom. According to rainforestconservation.org, population estimates reach 12 billion by the turn of the century. This staggering figure only amplifies the importance of conservation efforts. If we do not save the world’s rainforests and jungles, how will we supply our human needs of the future? It is of fundamental importance that our natural environments should be protected. If not for the mere fact that preserving natural resources is a good thing, then perhaps for the sake of future generations that will one day be the inheritors of A gorgeous painting depicts the vivid scenes of the jungle. photo courtesy of CIKLRf/ ERSU clif1066 our planet. The risks associated with owning exotic pets Kaycie Coy Editor in Chief There is a certain appeal to being able to identify where you come from. Some people believe that our bloodlines are what make us unique. The same concept is applied to animals. Rather than invest in a lifelong friend from a local shelter with little to no information about his lineage, families will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars on the pedigree of their pup. The quality of a friendship does not measure up to the dollars on their collar. These days, people are forgetting about our domestic canine and feline friends and are looking for a little more exotic nature in their lives. Since Macaws and Parakeets are no longer recognized as prime slices of the tropical life, owners have ventured into more risky life partners, posing more danger beyond projectile feces. Exotic species are reaching the pet market and are increasing in appeal at a fast rate. These pets include anything that is not within the domestic boundaries of felines, canines, and the occasional rodent. Though ferrets and common garden snakes are categorized exotics, species such as big cats, marine life, netherworld reptiles, and game (deer, elk, buffalo, and the occasional wolf) make up for most of that classification. According to statistics provided by LiveScience. com, a gentle doe can quickly become an aggressive concern. Since 1990, 1,610 incidents have involved encounters with exotic pets. Of those incidents, 75 deaths have occurred to include 21 deaths by big cats, 18 by reptiles, 14 by elephants, 16 by game, 4 by bears, and 2 by killer whales. Not all of these incidents were the result of aggressive nature. Some instances involve the unknown territory of carried viruses or bacteria in the skin or waste of these animals. LiveScience.com estimates that 90 percent of all reptiles “carry and shed salmonella in their faces.” Dr. Joe Miller, Chief Laboratory Preparedness officer in the CDC’s Influenza Division, shared with the website the probability of exposure to Herpes B and Monkeypox as well. Some owners may believe they are doing a service to the ecological community by adding an exotic friend to their family. By taking in a member of the jungle life, they are preserving the life of a creature that will otherwise been in danger if left out in the wild to fend for itself. The decline of natural wildlife only makes the preservation of a species more difficult. One example is the ratio of tigers present in the wild to the existence in family settings, a startling 3,000 to 7,000 difference respectively. Only 18 states in the U.S. ban keeping exotic wildlife as pets. The remaining states either have strong to minimal restrictions on the species bought and how they are kept. North Carolina is included among the seven states without restrictions at all. While incidents have yet to occur in North Carolina from the lack of restrictions, Ohio, an equally lax state, encountered the release of nearly 50 untamed animals as the result of a suicide victim. For the safety of the community, these animals had to be tracked down and shot on sight. When investing in an exotic animal, owners run the risk of damaging their future as well as the ecosystem and communities around them. Exotic pets only pose out of this world problems. photo courtesy of fLICKR/ USER Martin Pettitt Exotic pets are reaching the pet market, wreaking havoc on ecosystems. Jumanji: From author Van Allsburg to Tolmach Derrick Foust Publisher Chris Van Allsburg was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the confines of an old farm house residing beside a brick creamery his grandparents owned and operated. After moving several times during his childhood, the Allsburg family settled in “an old brick Tubor Style house in East Grand Rapids,” the inspiration behind the artwork of “The Polar Express.” Excelling in the fields of math and science, Allsburg did not take a single art class while in high school. However, Allsburg attended the University of Michigan for art, specifically in the realm of sculpture, where he advanced in his studies and attend “graduate school at Rhode Island School of Design to continue his study of sculpture.” After a successful run exhibiting his sculpture work in galleries across the world, Lisa, “encouraged [him] to consider making illustrations for a story book.” Oh yes – this was the beginning of the amazing children’s work to come for all generations to enjoy. In 1981, Chris Van Allsburg’s Jumanji captivated audiences with black and white pencil drawings, hungry monkeys, and arguably a social comment on Western tends to overlook directions. Now as an adult, I read this 1981 beloved classic full of absolute wonder, especially in regards to the character development and setting of the work. Now, it has been more than three decades since the books arrival to planet Earth and when mentioned to the masses, Robin Williams seems to depict the books legacy. In 1995, Joe Johnston; director of Captain America: The First Avenger, Jurassic Park III, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, alongside screenplay writers; Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, and Jim Strain, assembled a for lack of a better term Jurassic Park like narrative of the children story. Roger Ebert states, “The underlying structure of the film seems inspired by - or limited by - interactive video games.” I could not agree more and would take it one step further in saying if it were meant to follow the child-like narrative and transfer it into film, the audience was clearly missed. For those who have yet to see the book-to-film adaptation, the story follows young Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt in a more elaborated tale of the unbinding board game to reach the Golden City. Although, it is not the intention of this article to point out every difference related between the movie and the children short story; although finding the board game, Jumanji, in an attic rather than under a tree in a park calls for a critique on creative placement, but the critique the active transferring story onto film. According to Variety, “Matt Tolmach has been set by Sony Pictures to produce its reimagining of Joe Johnston’s 1995 motion picture “Jumanji” along with original producer William Teitler.” One recommendation to all who can experience the power of Allsburg’s short story will find a way to care for and preserve the written word more closely. Due to creative restrictions films, like that of the 1995 Johnston’s Jumanji, crammed together in an explosion of misdirection. To read more about Chris Van Allsburg visit his website photo courtesy of fLICKR/ Michele Diodati Chris Van Allsburg excites a crowd at a public event in 2011. 10 | September 25- October 1, 2012 Sports | The Carolinian Chanticleers down UNCG Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer UNCG men’s soccer team fell short in Conway, South Carolina Saturday evening during a close match with No. 17 Coastal Carolina University. The match against the Chanticleers was the final match for the Spartans before the Southern Conference games start in full swing Tuesday Sept. 5, 2012 against Davidson at Davidson University. During a close attack with one another in the first half of the match, Coastal Carolina player Tevin Skyers headed the ball into the back of the net 5-yards away from the goal at the 40 minute mark. Prior to Skyers goal, Pedro Ribeiro shot a rocket from inside the 18 yard goal box which was blocked by UNCG star goalkeeper Peyton Ford; however, the rebound from the shot allowed Skyers to seal the deal for the Chanticleers. Following halftime, the Spartans and Chanticleers were heated and ready to go. At the 65 minute mark, the duo who scored earlier in the first half, teamed up together to seal the deal for a 2 to 0 lead over the Spartans. Ribeiro, who missed his shot earlier, passed the ball into the goal box, which was captured by Skyers who then proceeded to rip the ball into the far post of the goal from 7 yards out. The shot on goal was unable to be intercepted by Peyton Ford of UNCG. Down by two goals, UNCG was not accepting defeat without a fight. At the 66th minute of the game, Jake Fields was able to score for the Spartans. Senior Jonathan Leonard passed into open space where Jake Fields was awaiting the chance to shoot on goal. Fields was able to beat out Coastal Carolina goalie Federica Bertele by taking a shot out in front of the goal. This is the first career goal for Fields and it came at a much needed moment. In a dire need to score to tie up the game against the Chanticleers, the Spartans fell short in relation to two opportunities. Both chances to score came within two minutes of each other. During the 79th minute of the game, Freshman Noah Deangelo took a shot goal which resulted in the ball going wide beyond the goal. At the 81st minute of the match Sophomore David Reittinger was unable to complete his goal, as the Chanticleers goalkeeper Bertele was able to make a diving save, keeping Coastal Carolina in the lead. Even with a loss in South When we think of Cam Newton, a few phrases come to mind. Newton is a saving grace, all star player, and future health guru? The Carolinas Healthcare System (CHS) is currently working with the Carolina Panthers’ star quarterback Cam Newton. The Take the Ball Campaign was created to encourage North Carolinians to get up and make healthier choices is relation to physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and overall wellbeing. The concept of the Take the Ball Campaign is derived from Carolinas Healthcare Systems LiveWELL Carolinas program. According to the LiveWell Facebook page, the LiveWell Carolinas employee pledge states “I pledge to promote a culture of wellness at my workplace and to serve as a good example to colleagues, customers, family, and friends by making choices that enable me to work, eat, learn, and live well.” The Take the Ball Campaign is utilizing the key concept provided for Carolinas Healthcare Systems employees and implementing them into the local community. Take the Ball Campaign was presented to the public during the Carolina Panthers premier televised preseason game on Aug. 11, 2012. Within the campaign commercial, Newton states “Let Carolinas Healthcare System be a partner as you take the ball and take command of your health.” Newton’s pearly white smile can be seen beyond the campaign commercial. The Take the Ball Campaign can be seen on billboards along the local highways, in the Charlotte Douglas Airport, CAT buses, and highly populated shopping centers. In an interview with Cam Newton, the fiery footballer stated, “Staying active and healthy has always been important to me. Together with Carolinas Healthcare System, we can work to provide both kids and parents with ways to eat right, get active, and improve their health. “I am proud to encourage our community to take control of its health and take the ball.” This is not Newton’s first shot at supporting a community as his charitable endeavors extended throughout the Carolinas and beyond. The Cam Newton Foundation was established as a way to enhance “the lives of youth by addressing their social, emotional, educational, and physical needs.” Newton’s efforts have resulted in reading programs for local schools as well as areas that were influential in his upbringing, mentoring programs for youth, and much more. In addition to the Cam Newton Foundation, Carolinas Healthcare System and Cam Newton worked with each other as a unit prior to the Take the Ball Campaign. Earlier in 2012, Newton assisted with the Heart of a Champion Day. This yearly event is targeted towards high school student athletes in terms of their physical and mental health. The Carolinas Healthcare System-sponsored event provided free athletic health screenings to local high school athletes all over the Carolinas. With the addition of Cam Newton, roughly 2000 student athletes were screened. The results of the screening highlighted students who were in need of additional medical attention and treatment. Newton’s presence allowed students to take their health in their own hands. There is no doubt as to why Cam Newton was selected as the face of Carolinas Healthcare System Take the Ball Campaign. The president and chief operating officer at Carolinas Healthcare System, Joe Piemont stated, “By working with Cam Newton, an emerging sports icon and partner to the community, we believe that we can create a region more focused on wellness and prevention. “Our ability to address future healthcare challenges will depend on many things, but crucial to that effort is accentuating the level of personal responsibility that each of us is willing to accept to improve our lifestyles. Together we can take the ball and take command of our health.” The collaboration between Carolinas Healthcare System and Cam Newton is one of magic. From the young to the old, we will see an increase in control of personal health. Who knows how long it will take, but the Take the Ball Campaign is inspiring and more likely to create a difference in all the lives it touches. So, is Cam Newton a health guru? I would confidently say YES! Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer about his team’s strategy, “we felt we could push up the weak side or strong side back, we could push up the strong side midfielder all the way up to the front line. When you do that, you leave three at the back. One long ball, and now you’re under pressure. If you’re going to press, the way we asked our team to press today, you have to find a way to dispossess them high up the field and then create chances.” The Spartans could not dispossess them in the 65th minute and within three long passes, Greb was in on goal. Simmons had no chance on her rocket high to the far post, and Western suddenly took a shock 1-0 lead. UNCG could not capitalize on their midfield dominance, instead choosing to play wide. Lauer picked off UNCG’s various crosses into the box, rendering UNCG’s attack ineffective. “We went away from what we do,” Nugent said, “we were looking for balls in behind, we were trying to outrun what they were doing. In the first half, we had more than enough opportunities to score goals. When you get in behind them as much as we did, you’ve got to be able to put some of them away.” The Spartans’ only shot on frame in the final 25 minutes came from substitute freshman Candice Forbes in the 88th minute. Her weak effort from the top of the 18 troubled Lauer like a single human troubles a massive bulldozer: none at all. The Catamounts rushed the field with joy as the fulltime whistle on what was only their third victory all time against UNCG in 18 attempts. “The first thing we’ve got to do is rest,” said Nugent on how UNCG recovers from this terrible defeat. “We’ve been traveling a lot and we haven’t a lot of time to recover. We had our big trip to California, and we turn around and go back to App, so we need to rest our bodies a little bit and go back to some basic things on Thursday and Friday. We’ve got to go a bit deeper in our bench and today we did a little bit, but it’s still not as deep as we should be able to go.” Despite the defeat, Nugent still has championship aspirations for the Spartans. “In the end, we want to be there at the end of the month in October, fighting for a championship. After what I saw on Friday, I felt like we definitely had what it took. Today was a setback but it’s not over.” UNCG will get an opportunity to return to form against the College of Charleston on Friday night at the UNCG Soccer Stadium in what will likely be the final regular season conference matchup between the two teams. the 107th minute, three minutes from fulltime. App State sophomore Julia Holz had a shot with the game winner but kicked the ball over the crossbar, giving UNCG a goal kick. The Spartans took advantage as they drove down the field. Midfielder Tinna Bergthorsdottir scored her first goal of the season, a game-winner, with an assist from Stokes with 1:53 left in double overtime. Overall the Spartans outshot App State 20-16, though only four were on goal versus App State’s nine. The difference was Simmons with seven saves versus App State’s Roberson with only one. The overtime win gives UNCG women’s soccer a 4-5 record, and a 1-0 Southern Conference record. UNCG is a perfect 16-0 in conference openers since joining the SoCon in 1997. They have also won 16 straight road conference games dating back to 2009, when UNCG lost at Davidson 2-1. App State’s loss drops them down to 3-6 overall. The Spartans returned home for their conference home opener against Western Carolina Sunday. kill lifted the Spartans to a 15-11 set win and the second SoCon victory in as many games. Kelsey Sidney led the way for the Spartans as the sophomore outside hitter provided a big boost with Saturday UNCG 1 Coast. Carolina 2 Carolina, the Spartans had a few key moments that need to be showcased. Goalkeeper Ford made three key saves for the Spartans during a time of need. UNCG was outshot 14-10, but held the advantage 7-6 in the second half of the game. Finally, Fields scored his first career goal for the Spartans; only meaning that he will have more outstanding goals to come in future games for UNCG. UNCG with 2-4-2 (0- 0-0 SoCon) will take the field against the Davidson Wildcats, Tuesday Sept. 25, 2012 at 7 p.m. on the Alumni Soccer Stadium pitch. This will be the first SoCon game for the Spartans. ema barker/carolinian thriller from page 12 catamounts from page 12 citadel from page 12 photo courtesy UNCG Sports infromation department Kelsey Sidney was huge over the weekend, especially against The Citadel where she recorded a match high 18 kills. Jake Fields scored his first career goal against Coastal Carolina in a 2-1 loss Cam Newton, health guru a match high 18 kills. Two other Spartans recorded double figure kills with Lauren Betlach recording 16 and Karrian Chambers knocking down 11 of her own. Kellie Orewiler recorded 24 digs, while Olivia Humphries, Emily McMurtrey and Katherine Santiago all had double digit digs as well. UNCG, who improved to 4-4 on the season in five set matches, will continue SoCon play this weekend with a trip up the mountains to take on Western Carolina on Saturday and Appalachian State Sunday. Cam Newton using his star power for good, teams up with Carolina Healthcare System for Take the Ball initiative The Carolinian would like to thank the News & Record for their support. The Carolinian |Sports September 25- October 1, 2012 | 11 Panthers players, patrons pathetic in person Orioles look to fly into October Bad omens littered the path from my apartment in Greensboro to Bank of America Stadium’s Section 511, row 22, seat 2 on Thursday night. The printer would only print one of our two tickets to the Carolina Panthers’ game against the New York Giants, meaning we had to resort to pulling the second one up on my admittedly awesome new phone. Incidentally, it is quite bizarre that one can gain admittance to a sporting event without exchanging anything more than electronic bits of information. Other bad omens included the Concord Bojangles running out of Bo-Berry biscuits, ruining my usual Panthers pregame ritual, learning on ESPN radio that Bill Simmons picked the Panthers to win, and dropping a newly acquired electric blue Panthers shirt on the concourse on the way up the expansive and never-ending ramps to the upper decks. Perhaps the biggest omen of them all came from the Panthers management. Halfway through the first quarter, the Panthers video board showed shots of their favorite Panthers fans while the song “One More Night” from Maroon 5 played. For those unfamiliar with “One More Night,” it Ian Foster Sports Editor is a musically and lyrically unsophisticated song that tells the tale of one who is desperately in love with someone and yet desperately wishes that they were not. It is a song reserved for certain, mostly romantic, interpersonal relationships formed by those in their late teens and early twenties. It can also be applied to fans’ relationships with certain sporting teams, such as Minnesotans with the Vikings, the people of Buffalo with the Bills, and the city of Cleveland with the Browns, Cavaliers, Indians, and whatever future soccer and hockey teams someone chooses to put there. So when lyrics such as, “I’m feeling stupid crawling back to you” and “I know I’ve said it a million times but I’m only staying one more night,” rang out among pictures of devoted Panthers fans, it was only a little too perfect. I went to the game with friend and former Carolinian Sports Editor, Ryan Hecht. The Panthers were primed for a statement game against the hobbled defending Super Bowl champions, having come off a terrific win over the New Orleans Saints that was not as close as the 35-27 scoreline indicated. Offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski’s offense had finally been unleashed, featuring Cam Newton running the read-option to perfection. The Giants were missing starting running back Ahmad Bradshaw, starting wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, and starting guard David Diehl. Everyone expected the Panthers to find their first 2-1 start since 2008, when they rolled to a 12-4 record and an NFC South title.Th is is what happened instead: Eli Manning, whose elite status I was still questioning until I saw him in person, picked apart a Panthers defense that was only a little less hole-y than the Vatican. Unlike the previous Sunday, Cam Newton could not respond to the pressure of having to score on nearly every possession just to keep up. The Panthers did manage to move the ball, they never actually went three-and-out in the first half, just not well enough to actually score any points. By halftime, the score was 20-0. Possibly more disap-pointing was the perfor-mance of the Panthers fans. Maybe Ryan and I had the misfortune of landing in the Giants’ section, but the Carolina faithful were consistently upstaged by the obnoxious New York-ers. It is one thing to be loud and obnoxious, it is another entirely to be loud and obnoxious and knowl-edgeable. As we were get-ting pounded, the Giants fans yelled things that were both hurtful and true. It was sort of like being play-fully scolded by an eleven-year old with the innate ability to latch onto your biggest insecurity. Either way, Panthers fans had no response. Most of us sat there sulking, much like Cam Newton except without the towel over our heads. Ryan brought up an interesting point about North Carolina sports fans being too nice. He may be right; the only intimidating sports venue in North Carolina is Cameron Indoor, and that is generally populated by people from New Jersey. Ryan and I went off at halftime to distract ourselves with a couple of beverages each. It was a good thing we did, because we missed the second half kickoff, which Joe Adams fumbled. The Giants turned that into another field goal and suddenly the score was 23-0. At that point, Cam Newton finally got pissed off enough to lead his team on a touchdown drive. He was apparently not pissed off enough to perform his Superman touchdown celebration, however, and that would be the last time we saw a Panther score that day.W hen Cam threw his second interception of the game in the third quarter with the Panthers trailing 30-7, the mass exodus began. In the third quarter. Panthers fans are, in a word, pathetic. I am never one to complain about the privilege of going to a professional football game. It is an expensive ticket. Many will never have the opportunity to experience football at its finest in person. Heck, Ryan and I enjoyed ourselves a little in the closing minutes when the exodus left quite a few lower deck seats open. That being said, we did spend that money and were treated to one professional football team playing like Super Bowl champions, and the other playing a little worse than Clemson. I went to the Panthers Thursday night game with the “wow, the Panthers, both as a team and as a fanbase, are really growing these days” article kicking around my head. Maybe that statement is true, but they both have a lot of work left to do. Otherwise, Charlotte’s professional football team might as well adopt “One More Night” as the fight song for its fans. Jose Torres Staff Writer I have always tried to explain why I am so passionate about sports to those who do not get it. I could not figure out the exact words to describe these feelings I had when watching a game. Then, out of nowhere, my professor found those words. She mentioned how there is something exhilarating about rooting for someone or something. My professor was talking about an American poet, but the |
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