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News Page 2 Opinions Page 6 A&E Page 10 Features Page 14 Sports Page 20 Wednesday, February 13 - 19, 2013 • Volume XCIII No. 21 Anonymous Art The Carolinian is collecting secrets! Details on Pg. 17 Photo Courtesy of Foxtongue/Flickr The Carolinian Established 1919 Box N1 EUC UNCG Greensboro, NC, 27413 Phone: (336) 334-5752 Fax: (336) 334-3518 Editorial and Business Staff Derrick Foust Publisher Publisher.Carolinian@gmail.com Kaycie Coy Editor-in-Chief Editor.Carolinian@gmail.com Olivia Cline News Editor News.Carolinian@gmail.com Emily Brown Opinions Editor Opinions.Carolinian@gmail.com Tristan Munchel Arts & Entertainment Editor AE.Carolinian@gmail.com Joseph Abraham Sports Editor Sports.Carolinian@gmail.com Christopher McCracken Features Editor Features.Carolinian@gmail.com Autumn Wells Advertising Manager Ads.Carolinian@gmail.com Corrections Policy The Carolinian never know-ingly publishes any mistakes. Please promptly notify us of any errors by e-mailing the Editor-in-Chief at Editor.Carolinian@gmail.com, or calling (336) 334-5752. Corrections will be published on page 2 in sub-sequent issues of The Carolinian. Mission Statement The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper that is organized and produced by students of the Uni-versity of North Carolina at Greens-boro. It is our objective to teach young writers journalistic skills while emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in campus media. News 2 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM The North Carolina Student Power Union and Equality NC joined together for a March in Raleigh this weekend. Called HK on J, the march was attended by over ten thousand people, including students, equal rights advocates and voting citizens from across the state. The march protested looming voter ID laws and education cuts, and raised awareness for members of the LGBT community. Between ten and twenty thousand people descended onto the state capital this past weekend to fight for and against a variety of issues. The march, called HKonJ, or Historic Thousands on Jones Street, addressed many issues, one of which included equal rights for members of the LGBT community. The state chapter of the NAACP was present, and as one of the co-founders of North Carolina’s biggest social justice event, expressed both gratitude to the multitudes and regret of the passage of Amendment One. The NAACP in North Carolina came out against Amendment One, a state constitutional amendment ensuring that LGBT Americans cannot marry in the state, and mandating that the state not recognize any such marriage. The march was also a representation for a willingness to fight for the rights to an education. Earlier this month, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory launched a tirade against liberal arts education. “So I’m going to adjust my education curriculum to what business and commerce needs to get our kids jobs as opposed to moving back in with their parents after they graduate with debt,” McCrory said. “What are we teaching these courses for if they’re not going to help get a job?” Juan Miranda, the president of the newly formed on-campus NC Student Power Union, called the comments both “disturbing and inaccurate”. He continued, “Education is about empowering our communities, not just receiving a paycheck. Majors such as gender and cultural studies should remain fully funded, and we intend to let everyone know that education is a right, not a privilege.” Voter ID laws were also at the center of attention during HK on J marches for equality Photo Courtesy of Fellowship of Reconciiliation/flickr Thousands of people came to Raleigh this weekend for an annual march on the capital. the march in Raleigh, with thousands of students gathered in response to some of the more recent actions taken by the states legislature. Vocal marchers talked about several possible changes that could occur to the way in which people in the state can vote. Some of these changes include ending same day registration, cutting early voting times anywhere from one or two weeks to eliminating early voting entirely, decreasing the number of early voting sites statewide and restricting voter registration drives, where an estimated two thousand students were registered to vote by their own peers in 2012 alone. A new study recently released shows that as many as 9.25 percent Aaron Bryant Staff Writer See HKonJ, page 4 News WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 3 For students looking to make their next class project pop, The Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library is just the place to go. The DMC can be found on the lower level of Jackson Library and provides the space and resources for students, faculty, and staff to create multimedia projects, including web pages, digital images, digital video, digital audio, PowerPoint and more. The DMC is staffed by technicians from the University Libraries, digital literacy consultants from Undergraduate Studies’ Multi-literacy Centers Newly established Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library provides students with new technology resources Program, and graduate assistants from the Media Studies and Library and Information Sciences departments. The DMC offers many rooms and special equipment to accommodate student’s needs when it comes to projects. In the presentation practice room, where students are able to practice their presentations before having to give them, students will find a full teaching station with document camera, wall-mounted camera, digital projector, and video capture software. In the four consultation rooms, students will find four large panel monitors and PCs with wireless keyboards. In the Photo Courtesy of Emma Barker/The Carolinian Sophomore Michelle Androus at one of the dozens of computers to be found in the DMC, along with projectors, whiteboards and many other resources. six media editing rooms, students are able to create podcasts, narrate slideshows, or record and edit other media without being disturbed. The DMC also has 20 Windows workstations with dual monitors and three touch-screen flat-bed scanners. The DMC is the library’s new attempt to keep up with the 21st century and the new technology that students are required to have knowledge of. “We’re part of a plan to develop a new model of the library as an information hub,” says Rick Dillwood, a Digital Media Commons Technician. While the library is proud to have all the new technology, they also hope to give students more Devon Lail Staff Writer knowledge on it in an age where jobs may require its use. “ In the near future we plan on offering multi-media training sessions on technology like powerpoint, Adobe premiere, photoshop, and Illustrator and Design,” says Dillwood. For those who are unaware, the library also helps out students who are in need of technology outside of the library. Dell laptops and Apple iPads are available to check out but only for four hours at a time since they are very popular. Cam Corders and Ultra Flip Cam Corders are available for students who wish to make a video of any sort along with tripods to set the cameras on. Digital Voice recorders allow students to retain more information, especially if in an interview situation. Cam Corders, tripods, and recorders can be checked out for seven days before being returned. Calculators are also available for students taking a math class and have none of their own. All technology that can be borrowed requires students sign a Technology Lending Agreement. If students return the technology later than agreed, a fee must be paid. These technologies are loaned on a first come first serve basis and can be renewed if no other students or faculty are waiting for them. Students seem happy to have this technology available to them. “It makes it easier to do creative projects,” says freshman Amy Wiles. She mentioned how it especially made it easier in the general education classes where students are learning about things they wouldn’t normally think about and asked to be more creative than they may be used to being. “It’s also a lot cheaper than having to go out and buy this stuff on my own,” Wiles laughed. “It’s a huge relief.” The library also has many other features available to students. Many are aware of the superlab which houses over one hundred computers for student use and of the many study areas that the library offers. The library also offers a collection of DVD’s for students to borrow as well. Students are allowed to check out two entertainment films at a time and five instructional films at a time. The library also offers a plethora of online movies as well. These can be found at http://uncg. libguides.com/streamingfilms. For more information or to reserve a space in the DMC, go to http://library.uncg.edu/spaces/ dmc/. See DEBATE , page 5 News 4 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 20 - 26, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Mostly Sunny Sunny Weekly Forecast Today Thursday Friday Weekend Monday Mostly Sunny L: 49° Showers Mostly Sunny of currently eligible voters may not have state issued IDs or licenses, both of which are commonly cited prerequisites. While proponents of these kinds of requirements say this is to help combat potential efforts of voter fraud, critics point out that voter fraud is effectively zero, and that these laws proposed by a Republican super majority are really designed to disenfranchise the young, poor and minority, who all tend to vote Democrat. According to News and Observer, “53 percent of the voters in question are Democrats and a quarter are over age 65. A disproportionate share, about 30 percent, are black.” They continue, saying “But the new numbers, which were recently requested by legislative researchers, will only add fuel for critics who suggest an effort to pass legislation requiring a photo ID will disenfranchise voters, particularly Democrats.” Gay rights, education funding and electoral reform have also received attention on the national level. President Barack Obama referenced Stonewall in the same sentence as Selma and Seneca in his Second Inaugural Address, and was the first President in history to use the word “gay” in an inaugural address. In his election night victory speech, President Barack Obama called for a change in the way in which elections function, saying that we needed to “fix that”. The fight for basic rights, whether they concern education, voting or equal protection of the laws has always been an uphill battle for progress, and has never been easy. However, coalitions like the one that came together in the states capital show that the historic fight for equality and universal human rights are not a point in the past but a pivotal goal of our future. HKonJ from page 3 National News Briefs Saudi Arabian torture results in possible progress Tourists’ rape shocks small town Compiled By: Devon Lail Libyan war criminal to come to trial 12 Spanish tourists trip to Acapulco quickly went awry early Monday, as five armed and masked gunman invaded their rented beach house and raped 6 of the tourists, while spearing one because of her Mexican nationality. The group rented the home on Enchanted Beach, in the outskirts of Acapulco, where the area is considered to be in a less violent plagued area of Acapulco, being surrounded by a beach, numerous restaurants, hotels, and other rented homes. According to the Mayor of Acapulco, the five men stormed into the tourists home, holding the 6 other men, and one Mexican woman at gunpoint, then tied their hands up with cell phone cords and bathing suits straps. The five Mexican men raped the six women who had been sleeping before the assailants broke into the house. All twelve of the victims were robbed of of their valuables: laptops, cash, and phones, in what turned into a three-hour attack. There was no motive for the crimes, as said by Guerrero state Attorney General Martha Garzon, when she told local media that the attackers’ motive was “robbery, and to have fun.” As local authorities found evidence suggesting that some of the victims may have bought drugs from one or more of their attacker’s days prior the attack. Many had been speculating it was one of the many gangs in Acapulco who were behind it and not a major drug trafficking organization. “It’s part of a deep-seated security problem in the region, said Alejandro Hope, a security analyst at the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness think tank. “It wasn’t El Chapo Guzman,” he said, in reference to the major criminal organization. The recent assaults have only reiterated the violence situation in the state of Mexico, but has now breached into areas usually deemed as safe. “This is a very regrettable incident that undoubtedly hurts Acapulco,” Mayor Luis Walton Aburto said at a news conference. Angry Saudi Arabians are worried and anxious for the hearings for the case of a Saudi preacher who tortured and beat his five-year old daughter to death last March. Lama Al- Ghamdi was sent to the hospital in Riyadh in March of 2012, after she suffered from broken ribs, a crushed skull, bruising, and burns on her body. The five-year-old’s mother, who is divorced from her husband, suspected the girl’s father, Fayhan al-Ghamdi of the beating, to which he later confessed. Some media reports say he had been released from jail, while others say that he was sentenced to pay “blood money” for Lama’s death. The Human Rights Commission cleared the false reports Thursday, stating that the father has been imprisoned for eight months, awaiting trial for his daughter’s death. Despite accusations of Al-Ghamdi having raped the girl, Lama’s mother, says they are not true, although she notes that the father burned her rectum. The hearing will take place in a couple of weeks, as she will be appointed lawyer to help assist her in the case against her ex-husband. “The Human Rights Commission considers this case to be not just an assault against Lama,” Almadi said, “but also an assault against every Saudi little girl. We are asking that the aggressor receive the maximum penalty.” Syeda is hoping that due to medical reports and overwhelming evidence that the courts won’t serve Al-Ghamdi a lighter sentence, which would only reinforce Saudi courts’ tendency to show “leniency” towards male abusers. This Thursday, the Interna-tional Criminal Court asked the Libyan government to hand over former Gadhafi intelligence chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, to face charges for crimes against humanity during the Libyan Civil War in 2011. This is the latest development in the battle between the Tripoli government and the ICC regarding whether Al-Senussi, along with the son of the late Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam should be tried for war crimes. The Libyan govern-ment “regards the trial of Saif al- Islam and Abdullah al-Senussi as a matter of the highest national importance, not only in bring-ing justice for the Libyan people but also in demonstrating that the new Libyan justice system is capable of conducting fair trials (that meet all applicable interna-tional standards) in complex cas-es.” As requests were repeatedly made to Tripoli to surrender Al- Senussi, documents have been released that suggest that Libyan authorities, as late as last month, informed the ICC that they had Senussi in custody, while in actu-ality, the spy chief had been held in Mauritania since last March. In the past year, Libyan authori-ties have been avoiding handing over Senussi, despite orders from the UN Security Council. The defense lawyers appointed to Al- Senussi have been in full compli-ance with the ICC and UNSC orders. “The international com-munity cannot continue to tol-erate Libya’s flagrant lawlessness and disregard of the decisions of the U.N. Security Council,” said defense lawyer Ben Emerson. News WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb. 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 5 Opinions 6 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Homeless youth often forgotten A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of Obama’s mention of Stonewall in his inaugural speech for the LGBT community. The importance of Stonewall is certainly a piece of LGBT history that was a turning point for political change and movement for critical rights for the community. Certainly those rights and protections have come, with many states allowing same sex marriage, with federal hate crimes protections legislation, the reversal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and many more. However, I would like to caution those who think the LGBT community has ‘made it’ because we have made these Samantha Korb Staff Writer strides. Of course, we have not ‘made it’, but it seems like some will think marriage is the end point of the struggle for LGBT rights in the United States. That is certainly not the case. I say this because 40 percent of homeless youth are LGBT. Many of whom have been thrown out of their homes because their families have disowned them. Many of whom who will have no recourse or access to resources and above all, a family and a home. A majority of those LGBT homeless youth were thrown out on the streets by their families because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Homeless youth in general are susceptible to a whole host of issues, but LGBT youth are also more susceptible to HIV. With the recent push to focus on bullying of LGBT youth, it might be hard to remember that there are LGBT youth, that for them, it will not ‘get better’. It is a fallacy to believe that for every LGBT youth that it will get better. They may not find a loving home or family, or a loving partner. They also might not get off the streets and are succumbing themselves to dangerous situations. The issue of the staggering number of LGBT youth that are homeless is lost in many LGBT progressive organizations. There are great organizations that do cater to LGBT homeless youth like the Ali Forney society in New York City and others in San Francisco, but that’s New York City and San Francisco. What about the lesbian teen in Mississippi whose family and church has abandoned her and she has nowhere to go? What about the gay youth in Kansas who lost everything because of who he loves? What about the trans teens who feel left out by society as a whole and is discriminated by others in their own community? There are hardly any resources or help for them and our national progressive LGBT organizations are failing them. This isn’t the fault of only LGBT organizations, but of organizations that cater to homeless populations that, for religious reasons, will turn a blind eye to the struggling LGBT youth. For me and many others, we were fortunate to have a loving support system when we came out. There are those LGBT youth that are not accepted in their own homes, but are not kicked out for it. For those in rural towns and even in the ‘big cities’, LGBT youth are being cast out as worthless, and we have yet to find across the board solutions to really address their needs and concerns. National progressive organizations have done great work, but on the local level, that pain is still all too real. It is going to take work of many community organizations, and not just of the LGBT variety, to help these youth find their way. It might take a long time for LGBT homeless youth to find peace, but we can, in the very least, find them a place to call home and a network to support them. These are the golden years. The exhaustion and stress are all part of the journey- but when did college become a marathon for young adults? Not to mention adult students, returning students, and students with families, long commutes, or harsh work schedules. While all nighters, tough exams, and a push for higher performance are expected, why is a high GPA not enough? This idea that students need to be “well rounded” and “engaged on campus” and the quest for “student leaders” is well intentioned, but could be doing a lot of unexamined Emily Ritter Staff Writer harm. This is not to say that students do not benefit from pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, and the sense of confidence and belonging fostered in student groups is very real. But the problem is: how much is enough? This zealous for an “ideal” student places a high value on extroverts. On students who thrive in the limelight, who enjoy supporting roles, who feed off of the energy that group interactions provide. So, is college now supposed to teach students how to be outgoing? Is this truly a reflection of how a student would perform in the workforce? Is it a gauge for their success later in life? If so, if even those who do not feel drawn to student groups should participate, is it just proof that students will now jump through any and all hoops? A high GPA isn’t enough, being in an organization isn’t enough, volunteering isn’t enough, being president isn’t enough-the activities need to be diverse, and related to a major, and they need to look good on a resume. Which is the brain child of a generation who grew up learning so they could test well, and who are now mindful of their “persona” to a painful new level. Do you have a Facebook? That’s okay, but do you have a LinkedIn? Do you have a Twitter that will reflect your witty and academic interests? The golden years: problematic? That’s wonderful, but do you have a blog that you can link to all of these profiles? These, while I mention in gest, are very real resources for students. For a student looking into freelance writing, or journalism, the Internet is their Mecca. It’s everyone’s Mecca. From Craigslist, to job boards nationwide, the Internet is it. Meaning you need to look good on a resume and online. You need to be ready to be scrutinized, examined, and validated by where you checked in on Facebook, what your pictures reflect, how many “connections” you have. These are, by and large, a great outlet. They are great tools. Student organizations can shape college. I know for myself and many other students, they are great vehicles to grow, learn, and deeply connect. They are so important, and the faculty ands students who participate deserve credit. It is, however, important to remember that life is not about hoops. That in higher education it is easy to not feel like enough. All students are valuable, and all voices matter whether they are blasting across the Internet, or rarely speak in class. In a time when technology is so vital, it is equally valuable to disconnect, to do things you enjoy, and to build your life with more than a resume or profile in mind. WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 20 - 26, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 7 Opinions Students and campus resources I was sitting in class when it happened. My professor, a foreign-born individual whose mastery of English sits abstractly next to his fluency in at least two additional languages, asked if any of us used the writing center in preparation of our assignments. He was, as was I, appalled by the fact that no hands raised. He then proceeded to extol the virtues of the writing center and explained how they had helped supplement his understanding of English and had, at times, allowed him to write a paper than many native speakers. After this, he moved on to discuss other topics, but my mind struggled to wrap around this statistic. Why weren’t students using campus resources? Now, before you consider me all high and mighty, remember that I too kept my hands in my pockets when the professor sought out those who used the writing center. I have attended two separate colleges, both of which had a writing center, but I have never taken the time to Joseph Winberry Staff Writer visit them. To be honest, while there is always room for improvement, writing, along with incorporating clichés, is one of my few talents. Speaking, on the other hand, is a whole other story. Whenever I try to speak, I channel my inner Moses, who was, by his own description, slow of speech and tongue. I often get my words mixed up, have trouble expressing my thoughts verbally, and have yet to master the sound bite. Why, then, have I not visited the speaking center prior to giving a speech in class or just for extra practice? My best answer is busyness- after class, work, and extracurriculars, who has time- but that would be a lie. The true answer is simple laziness, or to be kinder, a loose sense of priorities. Although I plan to graduate in May, I promise to get more out of campus resources in my final months at UNCG. You should too; here’s why. If you’re a weirdo like me, you have spent the past few weekends looking up YouTube videos on the economy, the unemployment rate among recent graduates, and those supposed experts who tell you not to major in underwater basket weaving. To sum up three weeks of “research,” the economy is in the tank, and those of us who are liberal arts majors should immediately switch to biology or engineering. In reality, there are actually a job number of jobs out there for humanities majors who are creative and innovative. According to information collected by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, more than eighty percent of employers see oral and written communication skills in addition to critical and analytical thinking skills as essential traits for successful recruits. Over eighty percent in a nation that struggles to elect a president every four years with fifty percent of the vote? That is a number we should pay attention to. The writing and speaking center can be absolute lifesavers, not just on assignments, but in preparation for the job market as well. Another reason to use campus resources is because you are paying for them anyway. Consider the fees and expenses that go along with rising tuition costs; these “taxes” help keep programs afloat. The students who are using the resources are getting quite a bargain. Here I will relay the advice of Northwestern University political science professor Andrew Roberts. In his book, The Thinking Student’s Guide to College (a copy of which can be found in this bibliophile’s favorite campus resource: the Jackson Library), Professor Roberts urges students to look at their college years as an investment in their futures. In that regard, you should attempt to get the most bang for your buck during these four years. He specifically describes the writing and speaking centers as venues that students should frequent. The average college student graduates with somewhere around twenty thousand dollars in debt. That is a lot of speeches, writings, and readings! Many students just are unaware of the goodies their tuition dollars afford them. The Gove Student Health Center provides you with a place to exercise and there is also the possibility of obtaining a personal trainer to create a work-out plan that works best for you. The Counseling and Testing Center offers individual, group, and couples counseling to students currently enrolled at UNCG. Also, the Supplemental Instruction Program gives students extra tutoring and education assistance upon request. These are just a few of the many resources offered by our university. By simply Googling “UNCG Campus Resources” you will get a whole list of organizations aimed at making you the best student you can be. It doesn’t matter if you have four months or four more years at UNCG. The school has a number of resources that should not go overlooked by undergraduate or graduate students. By pursuing a number of the services and resources provided to the student body, individuals can maximize their economic, personal, and professional investment in this university. I hope that in the future if a professor asked if you use the writing center or another campus resource, you can raise your hand with first account knowledge of the opportunities that await those who seek them. Intervening in Syria would be bad Recently, I was contemplating why we haven’t intervened in Syria yet. The humanitarian crisis now far outweighs the one that was in Libya but for some reason we’ve chosen not to intervene. On face validity alone the answer is seems obvious: we should intervene. Huge numbers of men, women and children dying and there’s a potential for chaos if the Assad regime falls. Also, the impulse to help our fellow man in the name of liberation and democracy is hard to ignore. However, China and Russia have refused to vote in favor of a U.N. authorization and without broad international support Thomas O’Connell Staff Writer intervening would be a disastrous affair. Liberal interventionists like me do a disservice to sober thinking on military intervention when we promote the ‘got it alone’ strategy that neo-conservatives often preach. We tried the toppling of a regime and occupation of a country for 10 years and it cost us 5,000 U.S. solders a million Iraqi lives and trillions of dollars. The final result is a semi-functional government that is tip toeing so ever close to authoritarianism. So why are both liberals and conservatives repeating the same mantra? Maybe it’s an issue of good intentions but let’s consider the facts on the ground. As bad as the civil war in Syria is we have to understand that there are other factors in play besides a popular revolt calling for democratic reform. For the last fifty years Syria has been controlled by a Shite minority in a Sunni majority state which has created sectarian tensions very similar to ones we see in Iraq. The fighting right now reflects this unrest with opposition consisting of Sunni fighters and the military being predominately controlled by Shiites. As we’ve seen the intervention in both Iraq and Afghanistan occupation can intensify these divisions. In 2005 and 2006 the United States was basically babysitting a civil war in which tens of thousands of Iraqis died. Also the occupation could have the effect of flooding jihadi fighters into the country much like what’s happened in Iraq and Afghanistan. Besides occupation the only other option would be to arm the opposition. When considering this option occupation seems angelic. Arming the opposition could put weapons in the hands of the most extreme branches of the rebellion. Flooding the regions with weapons has never wielded long term gains as our funding for the mujhadeen against the Soviets and Saddam Hussein proved. What Syria and the rest of the region needs is not arming of rebel groups but a long term commitment to peace and broad international consensus on dismantling the Assad regime. Which brings me to my last point; continuing to discredit the U.N. and disregarding international law will reap long-term consequences. Not only will it make legitimizing the U.N. and the organizations like the I.C.C that much harder it could further antagonize Russia and China bringing back old Cold War pacts which will make next to impossible to stop further conflicts and humanitarian crises. In the end the best thing the United States can do is continue to work with the Security Council to find a resolution that can end the bloodshed and in the meantime do everything within international law to provide humanitarian assistance such as the acceptance of refugees. Cowboy Americanism in the end will only repeat the mistakes of the past. Opinions 8 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM On February 11, 2013 The Carolinian experienced technical issues with the office server. This rendered the paper unable to gain access to the software needed to produce a hard copy of the campus newspaper that week. This PDF serves as a substitute for the missing issue. Opinions WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 9 On February 11, 2013 The Carolinian experienced technical issues with the office server. This rendered the paper unable to gain access to the software needed to produce a hard copy of the campus newspaper that week. This PDF serves as a substitute for the missing issue. A&E 10 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM On Feb. 2 the unparalleled Irish rockers My Bloody Valentine made their return to the industry of recorded music. It was only several days after frontman Kevin Shields announced to an esctatic crowd that a new record would emerge soon, the first new release for the band in over two decades. The internet behaved in the ravenous fashion that only decades of anticipation can breed. My Bloody Valentine’s website soon crashed upon the record’s official release and the frenzy spurred a White House petition that proved fruitless when the website began working shortly after. All of this over the enigma of what a follow-up record to the legendary “Loveless” might sound like. It is important to note that most of Valentine’s most ardent fans were born after the initial rise and fall of “My Bloody Valentine.” An entire generation of music listeners were born under the umbrella of “Loveless” and the trend of other shoegaze bands that followed in the record’s wake. There are fans that never experienced the snapping snares of “Only Shallow” until years after internal dysfunctions broke the quartet apart. In that sense “MBV” is less of a continuation from where the band left off and more of a means of transportation. The placelessness that made “Loveless” a a warm blanket of static is present within “MBV.” Kevin Shields may have the work ethic of a slug, but “MBV” serves as a reminder that the man retained his vision. The familiarity of “MBV” has a lot to do with it being compiled from half-finished work done by Valentine in the 90’s. Shields’ esoteric intents and robust engineering team have wrapped the record in a swathe of familiar static that fans of “Loveless” should immediately appreciate. Even the album cover’s collection of uncertain shapes and cool violets feels like a natural addition when juxtaposed with the storied distorted pink of “Loveless.” Bilinda Butcher and Kevin Shields’ androgynous pipes still bleed together in a soporific cloud and every guitar riff cuts with that telltale jagged distortion. Nostalgia reigns supreme within the first five or six listens of “MBV,” but My Bloody Valentine cuts deeper with several tracks of unparalleled sonic aggression. Take “In Another Way” for example, and how Butcher’s bedside vocals float harmlessly over Colm Ó Cíosóig’s relentless percussion. An interview with bassist Debbie Googe revealed that Shields asked Cíosóig to re-do the record’s drums--the work shows in comparison to the emulated and looped drums of “Loveless.” The industrial qualities of “Nothing Is” mark Cíosóig’s drumming on “MBV” as one of the record’s most ferocious elements. It is unsurprisingly Kevin Shields who stars alongside Cíosóig in the album’s coda “Wonder 2.” The closer involves the production of funneling Shields’ airy voice down what sounds like a wind tunnel. The drums then descend into a mad flurry of beats until the track bottoms out and listeners are left with the answer to the elusive question of what a followup to “Loveless” might sound like. Crafting “Loveless” involved sleepless nights and deteriorating relationships between all members of the band involved. It documented the final moments between two lovers (Shields and Butcher) and the temporary end of My Bloody Valentine itself. “MBV” is Shields reassembling those pieces and returning with a band and record worthy of the copious headlines and rabid fandom surrounding them. Their art is slow and their records haunt, but My Bloody Valentine’s break was well spent. My Bloody Valentine With the surprise an-nouncement that he is retiring from directing at the age of 50, “Side Effects,” Stephen Soder-bergh’s final theatrical film, is a must see event for informed moviegoers, and the result is not a let down. Soderbergh’s icy, reserved cinematography and pacing lend an unsettling aura to this crime thriller, which is about Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum) a New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug pre-scribed by Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) - intended to treat anxiety - has unexpected side effects. Soderbergh’s good-will from his past three films (“Contagion,” “Haywire,” and “Magic Mike”) is carried over here, and this four film stretch which ends his career just so happens to be the best stretch of the auteur’s storied oeuvre. Soderbergh again finds himself working with a genre picture, and thematically “Side Effects” falls in line with his medical thriller “Contagion.” Much of the first half of “Side Effects” is filled with conver-sations of medication, their intended effects, and their side effects. Here Soderbergh is allowed to use significant visual artistry, often employ-ing soft focus and changing perspectives to hint at the psy-chological turmoil, not only of the drugs, but that the film is employing to pervert the au-diences perception of what is going on. The opening shot recalls Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” as the camera soars above a busy city, and swoops into an apartment where something sinister has just occurred (in “Psycho” it was sex, here it is a murder), and the subsequent shots of urban landscapes and towering buildings looming over our female protagonist evoke Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby.” Indeed the first half of the film shares much in common with Polanski’s masterpiece, as Emily seems to be a victim of her surroundings, possessed by medication, not in control of her own body. Yet slowly and surely the fa-çade of the woman trapped within her surroundings falls apart, as subsequent twists and turns shape the picture into a more ordinary mystery. If Scott Z. Burns’ script falters in one area it is here, but perhaps only because the plot cannot quite live up to the fantastic build up. It is no secret by now that So-derbergh serves as cinematog-rapher on his own films (almost always under the pseudonym Peter Andrews), and the look of “Side Effects” is one that has become synonymous with So-derbergh’s films. The digital pho-tography gives off a grimy look that plays in well with his theme of moral ambiguity and mental instability. The colors are washed out, characters are obscured by darkness, and rack focus is used liberally, all these techniques blending together to create a vi-sual powerhouse of a film. By the end of the film reality has become corrupted. The lit-eral use of side effects has given way to a metaphoric meaning, which the film perhaps relies too heavily on, but is nevertheless ef-fective in helping propel the film towards a finale that reveals that, unlike with Polanski’s Rosemary, the demon no longer resides in-side the woman: it is the woman herself. Soderbergh’s swan song is a visual and thematic tour-de-force, and the first great film of 2013. Brad Dillard Staff Writer Kyle Minton Staff Writer A&E WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 11 Somewhere along Greensboro’s history the city acquired the nickname “Greensboring.” Avant Greensboro is moving fast to repeal. The collaboration (AG for short) arose in Nov. 2011 when Rae Alton, Keith Warther and Julie Joyce, co-workers at LinkFish Media, decided to start an online magazine to bring attention to all the good things about our city. “We wanted to bring light to some of the awesome things about Greensboro that kind of go under the radar” said Alton, now AG’s editor. “We aim basically to cover all aspects of Greensboro’s culture, from the food to the music and arts scene” explained Avalon Kenny, an 18 year-old veteran who has been with AG since the start. Last June, seven months after the magazine had begun, AG launched Avant on Air, a radio show on WUAG, with Kenny at the helm. Kenny and co-host Charlie Wood interview local bands and artists about what they are doing in Greensboro. With a strong and growing team, AG has been able to carry on a number of projects. Last year, a show was put together to celebrate their anniversary featuring Matty Sheets and the Blockheads, The Raving Knaves, and other local acts. “It’s important to showcase bands that we think need to be highlighted more and raise awareness about them” stressed Alton while she explained the upcoming local shows AG will be in charge of this upcoming March. Recently, AG has taken on a project regarding the “missed connections” section on Craigslist. “Missed connections” takes a little explaining. Often, while someone takes a stroll in the park, takes the bus home or sips coffee at a café, somebody else catches their attention. Though person one may wish to approach person two, they lack the guts to do so, and later regret their tameness. Thanks to Craigslist, admirers can now post a description of the one that got away, telling when and where they missed their connection in hopes that the admired will see the post and recognize their own description. The vast amount of details in many of these posts could start either a true love story or a Valentine’s gold mine. Alton came up with the idea to reenact these “missed connections” as photo shoots and publish them on AG for Valentine’s day tomorrow. “I got to thinking, maybe if we got enough people together, we could do a big collaboration.” For example, one of their shoots took place at the Blind Tiger. The post reenacted regarded an older man who admiring a younger gal with dreadlocks. Both Kenny and Alton highlight Greensboro’s sense of community and state how much they enjoy the music atmosphere. “Our local music scene is so connected and careful, they really look out for each other” said Alton. The AG staff consists of a number of people truly concerned about the essence of Greensboro. Whether by local shows, radio interviews, or restaurant reviews, this project tackles and captures what Greensboro is all about. Avant Greensboro’s Craigslist Valentine’s Maria Perdomo Special to the Carolinian photo courtesy of charlesmedia photography One of AG’s Craigslist shots: Rae Alton on far right, Avalon Kenny near right. True love. photo courtesy of charlesmedia photography A&E 1312 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM She makes an overturned cathedral from the dimensions of her body, a headless figure lounging on a spiral galaxy, a heavenly vessel made from the pieces of pipe organs. Crafted of steel, wood, fiberglass, and gypsum plaster they seem to hover feet above the ground, dangling strings below. What do they mean? “I feel like I’ve done [too much] work to then explain its meaning,” said sculptor Diana Al-Hadid at a talk for her solo exhibit which opened at the Weatherspoon Art Museum Friday. Al-Hadid’s work is fluid and windswept, yet massive and weighty. It engages Renaissance painting and cosmology in pieces that reference both Hellenistic sculpture and particle accelerators. Before and during her talk Friday, Al-Hadid was happy to speak about the way her pieces looked, about her inspiration, but refrained from identifying any message or purpose behind her art. Just as well, for the 31 year-old, Syrian-born, Ohio-raised artist’s work contains more than enough aesthetic and historical references to get lost in. Take, for example, “Divided Line,” a mostly two-dimensional sculpture made to look as if it were carved out of a wall in the Weatherspoon gallery. What at first glance appears to be an abstract mess of dripping grey reveals, on close consideration, figures both standing and kneeling. The model for these figures is, in fact, “Christ’s Charge to Peter,” a tapestry by Raphael. The grid suggested in the sculpture refers to the tapestry which was assembled in small squares, then stitched together. The piece is not just a work unto itself, but an examination of art history. Appropriate, perhaps, for Al- Hadid, who received her BA in art history from Kent State University in 2003. Though her degree focused on Dadaism, Al- Hadid said she is more fascinated by northern Renaissance painters and their treatment of space. “A lot of the architecture is so open and integrated into the landscape,” said Al-Hadid. “The landscape looks like it’s filled in between the buildings, and they become kind of the same.” Fascination with this idea is evident in “At the Vanishing Point,” one of the larger works currently on display. When viewed from the front, the sculpture presents a floating landscape, with mountains on top trickling down into puddles, clouds, and river-like draperies. In the vein of Tristan Munchel A&E Editor northern Renaissance painting, all these elements strike the viewer at once, arranged vertically. However, while the front of the piece creates the illusion of a painterly landscape, a walk around the sculpture serves to dissolve that image. The scene, well-grounded from the front, appears to float from the side. What were waterfalls turn to artificial, planar puddles. By engaging and immediately dissolving the two-dimensional illusion, “At the Vanishing Point” comments both on art history and on itself as an aesthetic object. In all her sculptures, Al- Hadid not only creates illusions of space but works with the room as a whole, incorporating incidental space between gaps in her sculptures. “I’m a little bit greedy about space,” said Al-Hadid during her talk. “I don’t want to close it off for anybody. It’s the midwesterner in me.” This exhibit at the Weatherspoon is Al-Hadid’s first museum survey. According to Weatherspoon Curator Xandra Eden, years ago the museum became the first museum to add Al-Hadid to its collection. In April the Weatherspoon will publish the first book dedicated solely to her work. Diana Al-Hadid at the Weatherspoon Art Museum ioan opris/the carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Tomorrow’s Superstitions” was partly inspired by Peter Bruegel’s “Tower of Babel. “Trace of a Fictional Third” shows Al-Hadid’s use of Hellenistic figures in otherworldly settings. A&E WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 1312 On Thursday February 7, UNCG’s Center for Creative Writing in the Arts hosted two-time Individual World Poetry Slam champion Buddy Wakefield on his “Out of the Flood” tour. Doors to the Jarrell Lecture Hall opened at 6:30 p.m. The host of the evening was Kelly Rae, founder of the non-profit female spoken and literary group Poetshe. A variety of local area poets opened for Wakefield including Josephus III of 90.1 FM’s Poetry Café, Brandon Evans of Rocky Mount, Greensboro native Micah Romans and UNCG’s own Allantra Lewis. Each poet gave a profound performance to which the audience snapped their approval. In 2001 Wakefield was working as an executive assistant for a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, Washington when he decided to pursue a life-long career as a poet. After selling and giving away everything else he owned, Wakefield got into his Honda Civic to tour North America’s performance poetry scene and slam competitions. Luckily Wakefield was pretty good at what he did, and has since gone on to inspire poets and entertain a wide variety of audiences with his spoken word. Of those most inspired by Wakefield’s work, Rae gave a heartfelt introduction to a poet who inspired her to be the performing artist, writer, public speaker and teach she is today. “Slam poets are artists who desire to one day be professional poets,” said Rae, “One of my reasons for being a poet is because of Buddy Wakefield himself. We are all intricate poets who tell one story – our story. We tell our story in our own way to impact people through spoken word.” When it came time for Wakefield to perform, the audience welcomed him to the stage with a standing ovation. With the use of comedy and his laid back personality, Wakefield engaged the audience with poetic stories of his life, including his recent time on the road as a traveling act. “I’ve never been to Greensboro before,” opened Wakefield, “But I’ve always wanted to perform here! I just can’t believe it’s really happening.” Regarding the many empty seats in the auditorium, Wakefield laughed, “Yeah, there was a wreck on the freeway, so a lot of people couldn’t make it tonight.” To open his act, he congratulated the poets who opened for him on their inspirational performances. “It’s super intimidating to go on stage after cool people,” said Wakefield. After a short introduction about himself, Wakefield delved right into his first piece. “I’m supposed to do poems tonight,” shrugged Wakefield, “But…ok, I’ll do them. I want to talk to you about something. You town is super cute…like Sarah Palin – she’s super cute. Christians! They’re super cute. Bumper stickers – they’re cute too.” From there, Wakefield metaphorically related to how his home town was “super cute” with their politics, religions, economics, stance on homosexuality and language. Wakefield’s onstage presence stirred his audience as he spoke of a variety of topics ranging from controversial issues to his childhood to relationships. His brutal honesty seamlessly flowed Megan Christy Staff Writer through his spoken word in a way impossible to paraphrase. Video tapings and other Spoken word poet Buddy Wakefield comes to UNCG Megan christy/the carolinian information about his works can be found on his personal website at www.buddywakefield.com. Features 1514 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Jon Waye Staff Writer San Quentin prison is more than your average friendly neighborhood correctional facility. The prison is so large it has its own postal zip code. It houses the largest number of “condemned” (deathrow) inmates in the nation, and is the only prison facility in the state of California that has a gas chamber. For many Californian male inmates, San Quentin is the last stop. The prison itself dates back to the 19th century, and was constructed in 1852. One “special historical note” listed on the California department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is that, during the prison’s construction, “inmates slept on the prison ship, the Waban.” Even so, California needed a dedicated facility to manage its convicted, and used the prisoners as a source of labor for building the San Quentin prison. Up until 1933, “San Quentin housed both male and female inmates.” This changed after a new women’s prison was constructed at Tehachapi. Condemned female prisoners are now sent to Central California Women’s Facility, which is located in Chowchilla. The “Institution Statistics” section of San Quentin’s profile on the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation provides an outline of the prison’s operating budget, staff, and inmates as of the 2008-2009 fiscal year. A chart displays the design capacity for each facility within the prison, and compares it to the number of inmates are actually being housed there. As of the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the prison housed a total of 5247 inmates – which exceeds its total design capacity by nearly 2,000. Of these current prisoners, 675 of them are listed as condemned convicts. San Quentin is the only prison facility in the state of California where these male prisoners are allowed to be executed. The statistics show that the total number of staff was 2058. Of those, 1228 were custody officers. Custody officers ensure that prison operations run as smoothly as possible, and maintain a safe environment for both the prisoners and other staff. They come into frequent contact with the inmates, and a part of the day to day prison life. The prison itself is under the direction of Kevin Chappell, who operates as the prison’s Warden. The prison’s annual operating budget of the 2008- 2009 fiscal year was reported as begin $184 million. For more information about the prison’s physical address and inmate mailing address, visit www. cdcr.ca.gov and search for San Quentin or locate it via the “Prisons” section. Despite San Quentin’s reputation for having the largest amount of death row inmates in the country, the facility offers several “volunteer and self-help programs.” Several of these include the manufacturing of commercial items, while others offer educational opportunities. Some of the vocational tasks include working in a machine shop, dry cleaning, landscaping, and graphic arts and printing. Academic programs include High School/GED courses, English as a Second Language, and basic literacy and adult education classes. There is also a “Family Reunification Liaison,” which “California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides through a contract with a community-based organization…” This program allows for “an on-site Case Manager” to help prisoners interact with their families and help prepare them for release. San Quentin’s profile on the CDCR website also includes a variety of information concerning prisoner visitation. Some general information from the “Visiting A Friend or Loved One In Prison” document details that while all prisoners are allowed visits, visitation can be withheld as a means of disciplinary action. Also, the prisoner’s respective status within the prison system dictates both the duration and environment of the visit. Grade A death row prisoners are allowed “contact” visits, in which there are able to see their loved ones without being separated by a partition. Grade B inmates, however, are only allowed non-contact visits. While the duration may vary by the type of visit, typical visitation periods last “one or two hours.” While San Quentin is known primarily for its number of death row inmates and high profile executions, it reflects in its mission statement that the prison is open to “new commitments” for those imprisoned. The long and sad history of San Quentin prison The Locked Up Issue: San Quentin prison, history of U.S. prisons, & solitary isolation Photo Courtesy of micglowal/ flickr San Quentin prison is both a beautiful piece of architecture and a menacing place. Features WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 1514 Nadia Stevens Staff Writer In the United States, being incarcerated in a federal prison is considered one of the worst castigations to be dealt by the judicial system. Prison can be described as its own society separate from the outside world with its own unique set of rules and punishments. When an inmate commits a crime, or consistently exhibits behavior that classifies as violent or disruptive, he or she may be extracted from the general population in attempt to suffocate their destructive influence. This punishment is commonly referred to as solitary confinement, or administrative segregation. As a punitive measure, many law enforcement officials argue that it is the most effective way to combat misbehavior within prisons. Despite its supposed efficacy however, there are a multitude of sociologists and psychologists who firmly believe that isolation as a punishment utilized as it is in the American penal system, although it may represent a short term solution, is capable of causing long term damage to the individuals it is inflicted on, and in turn creates a notable rift in society as a whole. Currently, the United States is the only country in which solitary confinement is utilized in prisons as a correctional tool. England and Wales were the most recent countries to abolish the practice; in 2010, the Boston Review published the statistic that in 2004, only 40 of their 75,000 collective inmates were sentenced to solitary confinement. Secure housing units and supermax prisons are the two varieties of solitary confinement that are ordinarily practiced today in the US. In 2005, the Department of Justice reported that there were approximately 1.5 million people incarcerated in federal and state prisons. In the same year, the Federal Bureau of Justice reported that roughly 80,000 of those inmates were being held in either a secure housing unit or a supermax prison. The widespread rejection that solitary confinement has seen in the last few decades is due in no small part to the mounting evidence of its negative impacts. Psychologists have named the condition that is caused by prolonged seclusion in a prison setting “SHU syndrome” or “Social-Sensory Deprivation Syndrome.” There are a plethora of mental health complications such as memory loss, difficulty socializing, and hypersensitivity to surroundings which may constitute this syndrome. Depression and irritation leading to unnecessary aggressiveness and difficulty reintegrating into society are also serious side effects. There are a number of reasons why solitary confinement has been generally abandoned by most modern prison systems, but there is only one conceivable reason why it still exists in the United States; surely there must be a correlation between the massive populations within prisons across the country and the ongoing use of segregation policies in order to maintain control such a diverse conglomeration of criminals. Additionally, certain facilities such as the Colorado State Correctional Facility have come to their own conclusions which contradict the amassing evidence of its downfalls. With inmates widely outnumbering guards in almost every prison, even in those which accept the flaws of isolating inmates as punishment, there ceases to be a sufficient alternative which offers an equivalent degree of control. Maintaining solitary confinement as a threat for those who misbehave, and an option for prison officials provides a comfortable amount of command which makes up for the numerical disadvantage. The loneliness of life in solitary confinement Photo Courtesy of tim pearce, los gatos / flickr Imagine being forced to live in such cramped, awful quarters. Features 1716 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13-19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Korey Weaver Staff Writer Phi Mu sorority is a large, noteworthy Greek organization dating back to 1852 on the campus of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. It was founded locally at UNCG in 1985 before being disbanded in 2010. Nationally, the sorority is the second largest organization of its kind in the United States. It currently has over 120 collegiate chapters and more than 150,000 initiated sisters. The group’s motto is “Les Seurs Fideles” which translates to “the faithful sisters.” The sorority’s mascot is the lion which often represents courage, strength, and wisdom and their colors are rose and white. The amazing thing about this sorority is that on a national level it has lasted so long while continuing to draw in new membership, which gives ethos and envy to the group as well as something for its sisters to be very proud of. Mallory Grace Pearce, a former UNCG student who later transferred to Appalachian State University, believes that, “It was both an honor and an exciting part of my college experience [to be in the sorority]. Being in Phi Mu was such a privilege that I felt compelled to uphold the ideals of our sorority as well as to set an example for my peers. I would not trade the experience for the world.” She then went on to describe the day that she became a sister as one of “the best days of my life.” She believed the six week process of joining the sisterhood was a privilege. Since becoming a sister, the sorority has benefited her in several ways. She explained that she “networked socially and made a lot of friends by joining,” but also gained a sense of pride. Phi Mu taught her to focus on scholastic achievements and to be a strong woman. “I learned the importance of leadership and service as well,” she said. She described the philanthropy the sisters engaged in as “a great way to spend time together as sisters.” The Sorority usually did community for the Children’s Miracle Network by “volunteering at their hospitals and sponsoring events such as our Hoop-a-palooza annual basketball tournament.” The organization also prides itself on its long history. UNCG alumnae Kate Moser served as chapter risk management secretary and as the head of several organizational committees. She says that Phi Mu reached UNCG as the Gamma Chi chapter in 1985. The local chapter tried to give back to the community by holding rock-a-thon’s to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. She also mentioned notable people who are members of the sorority, to include Miss North Carolina 2006 Elizabeth Horton, “Steel Magnolias” inspiration Susan Harling, “Sleepless in Seattle” actress Dana Ivey, and Jerrie Mock who was the first woman to fly around the world solo. “Phi Mu was founded on the ideas of love, honor and truth. These are presented in our creed for woman to strive to achieve. The goals of Phi Mu are for civil, academic and social growth,” concluded Moser. While the organization no longer exists on UNCG’s campus, Phi Mu’s long history and pledge to its values should serve as a permanent reminder of our school’s commitment to excellence. Gone but not forgotten: a brief history of Phi Mu both at UNCG and nationally Photo Courtesy of rpanokecollege/ flickr The Phi Mu tradition lives on at other schools, like here at Roanoke College. Features WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 17 The Carolinian is going to begin sharing your secrets with our 3,000 weekly readers. Readers are encouraged to create “Post Secret” style post cards and mail them to our office located at Box N1 EUC UNCG, or e-mail them to features.carolinian@gmail.com. Your e-mail address and any other identifying information WILL NOT be published in the newspaper, but your deepest, darkest secret just might! Campus Secrets Sudoku Easy Medium Medium Gone Sports 1918 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Sports UNCG Baseball looks promising in 2013 Calvin Walters Staff Writer Although the weather outside might not hint at it, baseball season is right around the corner for the Spartans. This spring marks the beginning of a new era of UNCG baseball because for the first time in the programs history UNCG will be under new leadership as coach Link Jarrett takes over the reins from the only head coach in school history, Mike Gaski. Jarrett brings with him plenty of experience having coached in baseball hot beds East Carolina and Auburn.The first year head coach looks to bring some excitement to the program and to elevate the Spartans success. “I want us to compete the whole year and make some strides within the league” Jarrett said. With a pitching staff that returns all but one starter and a defensive lineup that returns several standout players, the Spartans have the experience to make that a reality. Depth on the mound Led by a trio of returning sophomores and a handful of upperclassman the pitching rotation may prove to be one of the strengths for the Spartans this year. “On the mound, I think that could be the most pleasant surprise we have. We have a good nucleus of pitchers that have some experience and have some upside.” Jarrett said. “I think you are going to see some of those guys take that next step on the mound. We have some skilled arms.” The weekend rotation has not been set in stone for the Spartans, but Max Povse and Corey Taylor look to be two of the stalwarts. Povse started a team high 14 games last year, but struggled while adapting to the college game, going 2-6 on the season. Taylor made nine starts last season finishing with a 3-2 record. Both pitchers struck out a team high 49 batters over their body of work. Junior Dylan Hathcock will be one of the Spartans most experienced returner coming off a season in which the left hander had a team low 3.32 era over 21 appearances. Lee Gilliam, Brennen James, Eric Kalbfleisch, Adam Boghosian, Tyler Frazier, and junior college transfer Dylan Thompson will all look to add depth to a rotation that hopes to improve on last year’s numbers. Experience in the field Complementing the pitching staff will be an experienced defense that returns six players that started at least 25 games. “We have experience and we have guys that have been in battles here and understand the conference and what it is like.” Jarrett said. Trevor Edwards will look to be the leader in the field for the Spartans. The senior third baseman (and catches as needed) was the lone Spartan named to the preseason All- SoCon team after hitting 14 home runs a season ago. Christian Wolfe, Cambric Moye, Lloyd Enzor, TJ Spina, and Nick Chapman will all try and bring leadership to the Spartans defense. Vying for time in the lineup will be Virginia Tech transfer Zac MacAneney who sat out last season. Also competing for immediate playing time will be freshman Ryan Clark who was named College Sports Madness Preseason SoCon Freshman of the Year. Clark is a two way player that will see time as a pitcher for the Spartans as well as at the plate. “He is a big strong physical can pitch and has some power and can play at first base. He is going to be good,” Jarrett said, “We are going to let him continue to do both (hit and pitch) and mature and develop.” A challenging schedule Awaiting the beginning of the Jarrett era at UNCG is a tough matchup with an Army squad that features the top pitcher in the Patriot league that went 11-0 during the regular season. UNCG opens with nine home games and will host 19 of 21 games before making their first out of state contest. Jarrett hopes that the home stretch allows the Spartans to get used to their new coaching staff and alleviate and troubles with the transition. “To be at home and hopefully get comfortable and settle into a routine at home. When you get into that dugout and play games it is still a little different so it is nice to be at home early like we are this year.” An early trip to East Carolina will provide the Spartans with their first taste of a road atmosphere and hopefully prepare them for later showdowns away from Greensboro. “The trip to East Carolina will be a good trip that is a hostile environment and those fans are intense,” Jarrett said, “It is a good trip to prepare you to get into some other atmospheres in the league that will be hostile” Trips to NC State and a home and home with Duke also highlight the Spartans out of conference weekday schedule. UNCG will host rival Elon in the first SoCon series of the season before heading to Wofford. The Spartans will play host to Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, Western Carolina and The Citadel throughout the season while making trips to College of Charleston, Davidson, Samford and Furman. Taking the next step UNCG started last season strong but floundered in SoCon play. Jarrett has made it a priority this year to take the next step in and improve on a ninth place finish. To do that the Spartans will have to rely on their experience to help carry the load. “We have an older team and that helps, anytime you have guys who have been around they seem to go with the flow and know what it takes to compete at this level.” Jarrett said. With the combination of experience on the mound and in the field the Spartans chances for taking that next step looks good. “I want to have a chance in the last couple of weekends to make some noise if you get hot and stay healthy and play well.” Jarrett said. “That is what I expect and I just want us to buy in and show up every day, compete, work and learn and enjoy the game.” UNCG Baseball Games In February F eb.15 vs Army Feb.16 vs Army Feb.17 vs Army Feb.19 vs Asheville Feb.23 vs Dayton Feb.24 vs Dayton Feb.25 vs Dayton WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 19 Sports Match fixing threatens the integrity of FIFA soccer Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer Soccer once deemed the most beautiful game in the world is now considered the mean girl of the sporting realm. This mean girl is gorgeous on the outside, but rotten to the core. Match fixing has maneuvered itself into the heart beat of the world’s sport and it is harming each valve, one by one. Over in Europe, a 19 month long investigation has taken place in regards to match fixing in over 680 games globally. The majority of these accusations have developed in continents such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where over 150 international matches, as well as 380 European league game results are now in question. Unfortunately, match fixing has found its way into the World Cup qualifiers, Championship qualifiers, and Champions League matches. Surprisingly match fixing can be found in lower division semi-professional leagues, as it seems no team or league is left untouched. Those who control the match fixing, “fixers,” seek to manipulate the match results through corruption via players, European officials, and on field officials. Soccer can be viewed as an easy sport to fix due to the typical low scores that occur during these matches. Players are able to utilize their professional soccer skills to change the outcome of the match either in a positive or negative manner. Soccer players around the world already make a nice income, making investigators question why these athletes would put the integrity of the sport they love on the line for some extra dollars. The Director of the Police Intelligence Agency in England, Rob Wainwright, stated “450 people were under suspicion because of the investigation, with 50 people having been arrested…it would be naïve and complacent of those in the UK to think such a criminal conspiracy does not involve the English game and all the football in Europe.” It is foolish for one to not believe that match fixing will negatively impact the MLS (Major League Soccer). Currently the MLS has not been scorned by match fixing, but there have been occurrences when U.S. players were involved in match fixing. Incidents of match fixing can be found during matches in the CONCACEF League, a tournament MLS partakes in. Spokesperson for MLS, Dan Courtemanche, comments stating “While we have faith in the integrity of those associated with MLS, we will not ignore what has already transpired around the world. We are not so naïve as to think we are immune.” It is of the upmost importance for the MLS to take early precautions, and they have done well so far. MLS has already developed an early warning system which will monitor match fixing like behaviors. There is also discussion of removing cellular devices from the lockers rooms prior to the matches. Soccer fans need to realize that match fixing is a virus, corrupting and sickening the minds of individuals who want to maintain the sense of beauty and wonder remaining in this beautiful sport. Match fixing is a problem everywhere and FIFA needs to work with the same level of urgency as the MLS to eliminate it. The consequences of doing nothing will result in many soccer fans losing faith in the integrity of the game. The Spartans send the Bulldogs to the pound Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer After a series of unfortunate losses, the latest being a 63-43 loss against the College of Charleston, the UNCG Women’s basketball team has stunned the masses with a win over Samford. The matchup between the Spartans and the Bulldogs marks their 11th meeting and until now the Spartans were 0-4 against Samford on the road. The match against the defending SoCon champions was neck and neck between the Bulldogs and the Spartans. At the beginning, Samford took the lead with a series of baskets, giving the Bulldogs a 4-0 advantage. The back and forth during the first half was met by the Spartans when Janae’ Stevenson sank a jumper. Along with Stevenson, guard, Jazmine Missouri produced a lead when she made two foul shots. However, Taylor Reece from Samford successfully made a three pointer giving the Bulldogs a one point advantage. Even with the continuous back and forth between the Spartans and the Bulldogs, it was difficult for UNCG to take full grasp of the game. The Spartans were able to cut the Samford deficit to three when Jessica Collins nailed a triple, making the game 18-15. Following a lag of progression in the score line from both teams, Samford caught fire and ended the half strong, having a 29-22 lead at the break. At the beginning of the 2nd half, Samford maintained their lead until the Spartans sneaked up on the Bulldogs with a 7-1 run. Samford was able to maintain their one point advantage until UNCG took control. Ebona Goins made a clutch layup with gave the Spartans a 43-42 lead with five minutes left in the game. After the Ebona Goins layup it was back and forth until the last minutes of the game. Breonna Patterson was the Spartans saving grace. Patterson maneuvered her way around a screen for a layup giving UNCG a 51-49 advantage. Samford pushed hard for a victory, but ultimately fell short. Head Coach Wendy Palmer commented on the game stating “I am just so proud of these young ladies tonight…We have dealt with a lot of adversity this year and had a tough time getting down here, but I tell them all the time we need to play one possession at a time and tonight we did. The ladies really believed in themselves tonight and it showed out on the court. This is a tough place to win so I can’t be more proud.” Every Spartans who participated in the game scored and produced at least one rebound. There were three outstanding players for the Spartans. Forward, Janae’ Stevenson scored 11 points and successfully pulled down eight rebounds. Guard, Breonna Patterson, finished with 10 points and had 4 for 6 at the charity stripe. Forward, Sidnei Harmon, came out of the game with 9 rebounds, 5 being offensive rebounds. The Spartans next game is Monday February 11, 2013 against the league leading Chattanooga Mocking Birds at 5:30 p.m. at the McKenzie Arena in Tennessee. Women’s Bask., Sat UNCG 52 Samford 51 20 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Sports UNCG routes SoCon member Furman by 23 at home Everick Davis Staff Writer UNCG looked great on Thursday night after an easy 88- 65 win at Furman. While some may call a 23 point route of a division rival a blowout, the fact UNCG’s leading scorer drops 29 and the team as a whole shoots 60 percent for the game, this type of win is expected. This stunning win gave the Spartans their first road win of the season and pushed their overall record to 7-15. The Spartans came out blazing from the field as Derrell Amstrong gained 5 early points and Kayel Locke hit 4 to give the Spartans a 9 to 4 advantage. Furman then pulled the momentum back on their side cutting the Spartan lead to one point. UNCG sharpshooter Nicholas Paulos responded, leading a 15 to 7 run, scoring 8 points in three minutes. Furman did their best to cut the lead down making the score 27 to 18 at one point. Soon the Spartans broke the game wide open as Jordan Potts started yet another Spartan run as he scored 5 straight points. Kayel Locke added back to back baskets in the stretch and Trevis Simpson dropped 8 points on the Paladins to help UNCG end the half of a 21-8 run. This gave the Spartans a 48-26 lead going into the break.The Spartans dominated Furman in the first half, not only offensively but also on the glass as UNCG outrebounding Furman 18 to 14 and only committed four turnovers. The second half started with the Spartans clearly coming prepared for this fight starting the half on a 10-5 run. Simpson dropped 4 points during the run and the big man Locke hit a rare three pointer. Furman battled back with a 14 to 4 run, cutting the Spartan lead to 17. While some may feel a 17 point lead is no cause for concern, Wes Miller was not taking any chances, as he called a timeout to reset the team’s focus. Following the timeout, Trevis Simpson took over, adding 7 points to a 9 to 1 run by UNCG that ultimately put Furman away. The Spartans held their lead to around 20 points for the rest of the game. “Tonight we ran and got out in transition,” Wes Miller said. “We preach running all the time and tonight we not only go out on the break, but converted all of those chances for easy points. That is the kind of team we need because when we are converting like we did tonight, we are a really good team.” Simpson dropped 29 points as Armstrong, Locke, and Paulos all added 11 points each. David Williams and Jordan Potts also contributed 9 points apiece in this important conference win for the Spartans. Men’s Bask., Thur UNCG 88 Furman 65 emma barker/carolinian Bittersweet week in conference play leaves Wes Miller’ and his team with a busy February Spartans inconsistent woes continue with loss at Wofford Joseph Abraham Sports Editor UNCG’s momentum hit a road block in Spartanburg on Saturday. In a tough road battle, UNCG fell to Wofford 59-50. This loss to the Terriers sums up the UNCG’s season so far, which has been filled with inconsistencies. Shooting percentage told the story in this one, as the same UNCG team who shot an impressive 60 percent against Furman, only managed to make 18 of their 56 shot attempts versus Wofford. This was not the entertainingly offensive games the Spartans usually play; instead it was an offensive struggle for both teams. Wofford shot 38 percent as opposed to UNCG making 32 percent of their shots; a slight edge to Wofford in this category explains their close win. UNCG came out the gates on all cylinders, jumping out to a 9-4 lead. After minutes of few offensive successes, Wofford’s home court edge allowed them to calm down and take a 19- 16 lead with a few minutes remaining in the first half. The two teams played neck and neck for the remaining minutes of the half, before a Derrell Armstrong jumper gave UNCG a 23-21 halftime lead. UNCG and Wofford kept the game close for the first few minutes of the second half, before a Wofford run put the Terriers up 36-31. UNCG responded with a 7-2 run led by Trevis Simpson to tie the game at 38. This was one of the last successful spurts of the game for UNCG as Wofford went on a 11-2 run shortly after to take a 49-40 lead with under five minutes left in the game. While UNCG made a few nice plays in the remaining minutes of the second half, the Terriers made all the necessary plays to close out the game. “Tonight was a very physical, hard fought game,” head coach Wes Miller said. “I am proud of our guys fight tonight as they battled a physical team in a tough environment, but Wofford ended up coming out on top of all the loose ball plays and made a few more shots than we did tonight.” Hopefully UNCG can find some consistent momentum in their two game homestand against rivals Western Carolina and Appalachian State this week. Men’s Bask., Sat UNCG 50 Wofford 59
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Full text | News Page 2 Opinions Page 6 A&E Page 10 Features Page 14 Sports Page 20 Wednesday, February 13 - 19, 2013 • Volume XCIII No. 21 Anonymous Art The Carolinian is collecting secrets! Details on Pg. 17 Photo Courtesy of Foxtongue/Flickr The Carolinian Established 1919 Box N1 EUC UNCG Greensboro, NC, 27413 Phone: (336) 334-5752 Fax: (336) 334-3518 Editorial and Business Staff Derrick Foust Publisher Publisher.Carolinian@gmail.com Kaycie Coy Editor-in-Chief Editor.Carolinian@gmail.com Olivia Cline News Editor News.Carolinian@gmail.com Emily Brown Opinions Editor Opinions.Carolinian@gmail.com Tristan Munchel Arts & Entertainment Editor AE.Carolinian@gmail.com Joseph Abraham Sports Editor Sports.Carolinian@gmail.com Christopher McCracken Features Editor Features.Carolinian@gmail.com Autumn Wells Advertising Manager Ads.Carolinian@gmail.com Corrections Policy The Carolinian never know-ingly publishes any mistakes. Please promptly notify us of any errors by e-mailing the Editor-in-Chief at Editor.Carolinian@gmail.com, or calling (336) 334-5752. Corrections will be published on page 2 in sub-sequent issues of The Carolinian. Mission Statement The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper that is organized and produced by students of the Uni-versity of North Carolina at Greens-boro. It is our objective to teach young writers journalistic skills while emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in campus media. News 2 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM The North Carolina Student Power Union and Equality NC joined together for a March in Raleigh this weekend. Called HK on J, the march was attended by over ten thousand people, including students, equal rights advocates and voting citizens from across the state. The march protested looming voter ID laws and education cuts, and raised awareness for members of the LGBT community. Between ten and twenty thousand people descended onto the state capital this past weekend to fight for and against a variety of issues. The march, called HKonJ, or Historic Thousands on Jones Street, addressed many issues, one of which included equal rights for members of the LGBT community. The state chapter of the NAACP was present, and as one of the co-founders of North Carolina’s biggest social justice event, expressed both gratitude to the multitudes and regret of the passage of Amendment One. The NAACP in North Carolina came out against Amendment One, a state constitutional amendment ensuring that LGBT Americans cannot marry in the state, and mandating that the state not recognize any such marriage. The march was also a representation for a willingness to fight for the rights to an education. Earlier this month, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory launched a tirade against liberal arts education. “So I’m going to adjust my education curriculum to what business and commerce needs to get our kids jobs as opposed to moving back in with their parents after they graduate with debt,” McCrory said. “What are we teaching these courses for if they’re not going to help get a job?” Juan Miranda, the president of the newly formed on-campus NC Student Power Union, called the comments both “disturbing and inaccurate”. He continued, “Education is about empowering our communities, not just receiving a paycheck. Majors such as gender and cultural studies should remain fully funded, and we intend to let everyone know that education is a right, not a privilege.” Voter ID laws were also at the center of attention during HK on J marches for equality Photo Courtesy of Fellowship of Reconciiliation/flickr Thousands of people came to Raleigh this weekend for an annual march on the capital. the march in Raleigh, with thousands of students gathered in response to some of the more recent actions taken by the states legislature. Vocal marchers talked about several possible changes that could occur to the way in which people in the state can vote. Some of these changes include ending same day registration, cutting early voting times anywhere from one or two weeks to eliminating early voting entirely, decreasing the number of early voting sites statewide and restricting voter registration drives, where an estimated two thousand students were registered to vote by their own peers in 2012 alone. A new study recently released shows that as many as 9.25 percent Aaron Bryant Staff Writer See HKonJ, page 4 News WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 3 For students looking to make their next class project pop, The Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library is just the place to go. The DMC can be found on the lower level of Jackson Library and provides the space and resources for students, faculty, and staff to create multimedia projects, including web pages, digital images, digital video, digital audio, PowerPoint and more. The DMC is staffed by technicians from the University Libraries, digital literacy consultants from Undergraduate Studies’ Multi-literacy Centers Newly established Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library provides students with new technology resources Program, and graduate assistants from the Media Studies and Library and Information Sciences departments. The DMC offers many rooms and special equipment to accommodate student’s needs when it comes to projects. In the presentation practice room, where students are able to practice their presentations before having to give them, students will find a full teaching station with document camera, wall-mounted camera, digital projector, and video capture software. In the four consultation rooms, students will find four large panel monitors and PCs with wireless keyboards. In the Photo Courtesy of Emma Barker/The Carolinian Sophomore Michelle Androus at one of the dozens of computers to be found in the DMC, along with projectors, whiteboards and many other resources. six media editing rooms, students are able to create podcasts, narrate slideshows, or record and edit other media without being disturbed. The DMC also has 20 Windows workstations with dual monitors and three touch-screen flat-bed scanners. The DMC is the library’s new attempt to keep up with the 21st century and the new technology that students are required to have knowledge of. “We’re part of a plan to develop a new model of the library as an information hub,” says Rick Dillwood, a Digital Media Commons Technician. While the library is proud to have all the new technology, they also hope to give students more Devon Lail Staff Writer knowledge on it in an age where jobs may require its use. “ In the near future we plan on offering multi-media training sessions on technology like powerpoint, Adobe premiere, photoshop, and Illustrator and Design,” says Dillwood. For those who are unaware, the library also helps out students who are in need of technology outside of the library. Dell laptops and Apple iPads are available to check out but only for four hours at a time since they are very popular. Cam Corders and Ultra Flip Cam Corders are available for students who wish to make a video of any sort along with tripods to set the cameras on. Digital Voice recorders allow students to retain more information, especially if in an interview situation. Cam Corders, tripods, and recorders can be checked out for seven days before being returned. Calculators are also available for students taking a math class and have none of their own. All technology that can be borrowed requires students sign a Technology Lending Agreement. If students return the technology later than agreed, a fee must be paid. These technologies are loaned on a first come first serve basis and can be renewed if no other students or faculty are waiting for them. Students seem happy to have this technology available to them. “It makes it easier to do creative projects,” says freshman Amy Wiles. She mentioned how it especially made it easier in the general education classes where students are learning about things they wouldn’t normally think about and asked to be more creative than they may be used to being. “It’s also a lot cheaper than having to go out and buy this stuff on my own,” Wiles laughed. “It’s a huge relief.” The library also has many other features available to students. Many are aware of the superlab which houses over one hundred computers for student use and of the many study areas that the library offers. The library also offers a collection of DVD’s for students to borrow as well. Students are allowed to check out two entertainment films at a time and five instructional films at a time. The library also offers a plethora of online movies as well. These can be found at http://uncg. libguides.com/streamingfilms. For more information or to reserve a space in the DMC, go to http://library.uncg.edu/spaces/ dmc/. See DEBATE , page 5 News 4 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 20 - 26, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Mostly Sunny Sunny Weekly Forecast Today Thursday Friday Weekend Monday Mostly Sunny L: 49° Showers Mostly Sunny of currently eligible voters may not have state issued IDs or licenses, both of which are commonly cited prerequisites. While proponents of these kinds of requirements say this is to help combat potential efforts of voter fraud, critics point out that voter fraud is effectively zero, and that these laws proposed by a Republican super majority are really designed to disenfranchise the young, poor and minority, who all tend to vote Democrat. According to News and Observer, “53 percent of the voters in question are Democrats and a quarter are over age 65. A disproportionate share, about 30 percent, are black.” They continue, saying “But the new numbers, which were recently requested by legislative researchers, will only add fuel for critics who suggest an effort to pass legislation requiring a photo ID will disenfranchise voters, particularly Democrats.” Gay rights, education funding and electoral reform have also received attention on the national level. President Barack Obama referenced Stonewall in the same sentence as Selma and Seneca in his Second Inaugural Address, and was the first President in history to use the word “gay” in an inaugural address. In his election night victory speech, President Barack Obama called for a change in the way in which elections function, saying that we needed to “fix that”. The fight for basic rights, whether they concern education, voting or equal protection of the laws has always been an uphill battle for progress, and has never been easy. However, coalitions like the one that came together in the states capital show that the historic fight for equality and universal human rights are not a point in the past but a pivotal goal of our future. HKonJ from page 3 National News Briefs Saudi Arabian torture results in possible progress Tourists’ rape shocks small town Compiled By: Devon Lail Libyan war criminal to come to trial 12 Spanish tourists trip to Acapulco quickly went awry early Monday, as five armed and masked gunman invaded their rented beach house and raped 6 of the tourists, while spearing one because of her Mexican nationality. The group rented the home on Enchanted Beach, in the outskirts of Acapulco, where the area is considered to be in a less violent plagued area of Acapulco, being surrounded by a beach, numerous restaurants, hotels, and other rented homes. According to the Mayor of Acapulco, the five men stormed into the tourists home, holding the 6 other men, and one Mexican woman at gunpoint, then tied their hands up with cell phone cords and bathing suits straps. The five Mexican men raped the six women who had been sleeping before the assailants broke into the house. All twelve of the victims were robbed of of their valuables: laptops, cash, and phones, in what turned into a three-hour attack. There was no motive for the crimes, as said by Guerrero state Attorney General Martha Garzon, when she told local media that the attackers’ motive was “robbery, and to have fun.” As local authorities found evidence suggesting that some of the victims may have bought drugs from one or more of their attacker’s days prior the attack. Many had been speculating it was one of the many gangs in Acapulco who were behind it and not a major drug trafficking organization. “It’s part of a deep-seated security problem in the region, said Alejandro Hope, a security analyst at the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness think tank. “It wasn’t El Chapo Guzman,” he said, in reference to the major criminal organization. The recent assaults have only reiterated the violence situation in the state of Mexico, but has now breached into areas usually deemed as safe. “This is a very regrettable incident that undoubtedly hurts Acapulco,” Mayor Luis Walton Aburto said at a news conference. Angry Saudi Arabians are worried and anxious for the hearings for the case of a Saudi preacher who tortured and beat his five-year old daughter to death last March. Lama Al- Ghamdi was sent to the hospital in Riyadh in March of 2012, after she suffered from broken ribs, a crushed skull, bruising, and burns on her body. The five-year-old’s mother, who is divorced from her husband, suspected the girl’s father, Fayhan al-Ghamdi of the beating, to which he later confessed. Some media reports say he had been released from jail, while others say that he was sentenced to pay “blood money” for Lama’s death. The Human Rights Commission cleared the false reports Thursday, stating that the father has been imprisoned for eight months, awaiting trial for his daughter’s death. Despite accusations of Al-Ghamdi having raped the girl, Lama’s mother, says they are not true, although she notes that the father burned her rectum. The hearing will take place in a couple of weeks, as she will be appointed lawyer to help assist her in the case against her ex-husband. “The Human Rights Commission considers this case to be not just an assault against Lama,” Almadi said, “but also an assault against every Saudi little girl. We are asking that the aggressor receive the maximum penalty.” Syeda is hoping that due to medical reports and overwhelming evidence that the courts won’t serve Al-Ghamdi a lighter sentence, which would only reinforce Saudi courts’ tendency to show “leniency” towards male abusers. This Thursday, the Interna-tional Criminal Court asked the Libyan government to hand over former Gadhafi intelligence chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, to face charges for crimes against humanity during the Libyan Civil War in 2011. This is the latest development in the battle between the Tripoli government and the ICC regarding whether Al-Senussi, along with the son of the late Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam should be tried for war crimes. The Libyan govern-ment “regards the trial of Saif al- Islam and Abdullah al-Senussi as a matter of the highest national importance, not only in bring-ing justice for the Libyan people but also in demonstrating that the new Libyan justice system is capable of conducting fair trials (that meet all applicable interna-tional standards) in complex cas-es.” As requests were repeatedly made to Tripoli to surrender Al- Senussi, documents have been released that suggest that Libyan authorities, as late as last month, informed the ICC that they had Senussi in custody, while in actu-ality, the spy chief had been held in Mauritania since last March. In the past year, Libyan authori-ties have been avoiding handing over Senussi, despite orders from the UN Security Council. The defense lawyers appointed to Al- Senussi have been in full compli-ance with the ICC and UNSC orders. “The international com-munity cannot continue to tol-erate Libya’s flagrant lawlessness and disregard of the decisions of the U.N. Security Council,” said defense lawyer Ben Emerson. News WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb. 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 5 Opinions 6 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Homeless youth often forgotten A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of Obama’s mention of Stonewall in his inaugural speech for the LGBT community. The importance of Stonewall is certainly a piece of LGBT history that was a turning point for political change and movement for critical rights for the community. Certainly those rights and protections have come, with many states allowing same sex marriage, with federal hate crimes protections legislation, the reversal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and many more. However, I would like to caution those who think the LGBT community has ‘made it’ because we have made these Samantha Korb Staff Writer strides. Of course, we have not ‘made it’, but it seems like some will think marriage is the end point of the struggle for LGBT rights in the United States. That is certainly not the case. I say this because 40 percent of homeless youth are LGBT. Many of whom have been thrown out of their homes because their families have disowned them. Many of whom who will have no recourse or access to resources and above all, a family and a home. A majority of those LGBT homeless youth were thrown out on the streets by their families because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Homeless youth in general are susceptible to a whole host of issues, but LGBT youth are also more susceptible to HIV. With the recent push to focus on bullying of LGBT youth, it might be hard to remember that there are LGBT youth, that for them, it will not ‘get better’. It is a fallacy to believe that for every LGBT youth that it will get better. They may not find a loving home or family, or a loving partner. They also might not get off the streets and are succumbing themselves to dangerous situations. The issue of the staggering number of LGBT youth that are homeless is lost in many LGBT progressive organizations. There are great organizations that do cater to LGBT homeless youth like the Ali Forney society in New York City and others in San Francisco, but that’s New York City and San Francisco. What about the lesbian teen in Mississippi whose family and church has abandoned her and she has nowhere to go? What about the gay youth in Kansas who lost everything because of who he loves? What about the trans teens who feel left out by society as a whole and is discriminated by others in their own community? There are hardly any resources or help for them and our national progressive LGBT organizations are failing them. This isn’t the fault of only LGBT organizations, but of organizations that cater to homeless populations that, for religious reasons, will turn a blind eye to the struggling LGBT youth. For me and many others, we were fortunate to have a loving support system when we came out. There are those LGBT youth that are not accepted in their own homes, but are not kicked out for it. For those in rural towns and even in the ‘big cities’, LGBT youth are being cast out as worthless, and we have yet to find across the board solutions to really address their needs and concerns. National progressive organizations have done great work, but on the local level, that pain is still all too real. It is going to take work of many community organizations, and not just of the LGBT variety, to help these youth find their way. It might take a long time for LGBT homeless youth to find peace, but we can, in the very least, find them a place to call home and a network to support them. These are the golden years. The exhaustion and stress are all part of the journey- but when did college become a marathon for young adults? Not to mention adult students, returning students, and students with families, long commutes, or harsh work schedules. While all nighters, tough exams, and a push for higher performance are expected, why is a high GPA not enough? This idea that students need to be “well rounded” and “engaged on campus” and the quest for “student leaders” is well intentioned, but could be doing a lot of unexamined Emily Ritter Staff Writer harm. This is not to say that students do not benefit from pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, and the sense of confidence and belonging fostered in student groups is very real. But the problem is: how much is enough? This zealous for an “ideal” student places a high value on extroverts. On students who thrive in the limelight, who enjoy supporting roles, who feed off of the energy that group interactions provide. So, is college now supposed to teach students how to be outgoing? Is this truly a reflection of how a student would perform in the workforce? Is it a gauge for their success later in life? If so, if even those who do not feel drawn to student groups should participate, is it just proof that students will now jump through any and all hoops? A high GPA isn’t enough, being in an organization isn’t enough, volunteering isn’t enough, being president isn’t enough-the activities need to be diverse, and related to a major, and they need to look good on a resume. Which is the brain child of a generation who grew up learning so they could test well, and who are now mindful of their “persona” to a painful new level. Do you have a Facebook? That’s okay, but do you have a LinkedIn? Do you have a Twitter that will reflect your witty and academic interests? The golden years: problematic? That’s wonderful, but do you have a blog that you can link to all of these profiles? These, while I mention in gest, are very real resources for students. For a student looking into freelance writing, or journalism, the Internet is their Mecca. It’s everyone’s Mecca. From Craigslist, to job boards nationwide, the Internet is it. Meaning you need to look good on a resume and online. You need to be ready to be scrutinized, examined, and validated by where you checked in on Facebook, what your pictures reflect, how many “connections” you have. These are, by and large, a great outlet. They are great tools. Student organizations can shape college. I know for myself and many other students, they are great vehicles to grow, learn, and deeply connect. They are so important, and the faculty ands students who participate deserve credit. It is, however, important to remember that life is not about hoops. That in higher education it is easy to not feel like enough. All students are valuable, and all voices matter whether they are blasting across the Internet, or rarely speak in class. In a time when technology is so vital, it is equally valuable to disconnect, to do things you enjoy, and to build your life with more than a resume or profile in mind. WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 20 - 26, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 7 Opinions Students and campus resources I was sitting in class when it happened. My professor, a foreign-born individual whose mastery of English sits abstractly next to his fluency in at least two additional languages, asked if any of us used the writing center in preparation of our assignments. He was, as was I, appalled by the fact that no hands raised. He then proceeded to extol the virtues of the writing center and explained how they had helped supplement his understanding of English and had, at times, allowed him to write a paper than many native speakers. After this, he moved on to discuss other topics, but my mind struggled to wrap around this statistic. Why weren’t students using campus resources? Now, before you consider me all high and mighty, remember that I too kept my hands in my pockets when the professor sought out those who used the writing center. I have attended two separate colleges, both of which had a writing center, but I have never taken the time to Joseph Winberry Staff Writer visit them. To be honest, while there is always room for improvement, writing, along with incorporating clichés, is one of my few talents. Speaking, on the other hand, is a whole other story. Whenever I try to speak, I channel my inner Moses, who was, by his own description, slow of speech and tongue. I often get my words mixed up, have trouble expressing my thoughts verbally, and have yet to master the sound bite. Why, then, have I not visited the speaking center prior to giving a speech in class or just for extra practice? My best answer is busyness- after class, work, and extracurriculars, who has time- but that would be a lie. The true answer is simple laziness, or to be kinder, a loose sense of priorities. Although I plan to graduate in May, I promise to get more out of campus resources in my final months at UNCG. You should too; here’s why. If you’re a weirdo like me, you have spent the past few weekends looking up YouTube videos on the economy, the unemployment rate among recent graduates, and those supposed experts who tell you not to major in underwater basket weaving. To sum up three weeks of “research,” the economy is in the tank, and those of us who are liberal arts majors should immediately switch to biology or engineering. In reality, there are actually a job number of jobs out there for humanities majors who are creative and innovative. According to information collected by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, more than eighty percent of employers see oral and written communication skills in addition to critical and analytical thinking skills as essential traits for successful recruits. Over eighty percent in a nation that struggles to elect a president every four years with fifty percent of the vote? That is a number we should pay attention to. The writing and speaking center can be absolute lifesavers, not just on assignments, but in preparation for the job market as well. Another reason to use campus resources is because you are paying for them anyway. Consider the fees and expenses that go along with rising tuition costs; these “taxes” help keep programs afloat. The students who are using the resources are getting quite a bargain. Here I will relay the advice of Northwestern University political science professor Andrew Roberts. In his book, The Thinking Student’s Guide to College (a copy of which can be found in this bibliophile’s favorite campus resource: the Jackson Library), Professor Roberts urges students to look at their college years as an investment in their futures. In that regard, you should attempt to get the most bang for your buck during these four years. He specifically describes the writing and speaking centers as venues that students should frequent. The average college student graduates with somewhere around twenty thousand dollars in debt. That is a lot of speeches, writings, and readings! Many students just are unaware of the goodies their tuition dollars afford them. The Gove Student Health Center provides you with a place to exercise and there is also the possibility of obtaining a personal trainer to create a work-out plan that works best for you. The Counseling and Testing Center offers individual, group, and couples counseling to students currently enrolled at UNCG. Also, the Supplemental Instruction Program gives students extra tutoring and education assistance upon request. These are just a few of the many resources offered by our university. By simply Googling “UNCG Campus Resources” you will get a whole list of organizations aimed at making you the best student you can be. It doesn’t matter if you have four months or four more years at UNCG. The school has a number of resources that should not go overlooked by undergraduate or graduate students. By pursuing a number of the services and resources provided to the student body, individuals can maximize their economic, personal, and professional investment in this university. I hope that in the future if a professor asked if you use the writing center or another campus resource, you can raise your hand with first account knowledge of the opportunities that await those who seek them. Intervening in Syria would be bad Recently, I was contemplating why we haven’t intervened in Syria yet. The humanitarian crisis now far outweighs the one that was in Libya but for some reason we’ve chosen not to intervene. On face validity alone the answer is seems obvious: we should intervene. Huge numbers of men, women and children dying and there’s a potential for chaos if the Assad regime falls. Also, the impulse to help our fellow man in the name of liberation and democracy is hard to ignore. However, China and Russia have refused to vote in favor of a U.N. authorization and without broad international support Thomas O’Connell Staff Writer intervening would be a disastrous affair. Liberal interventionists like me do a disservice to sober thinking on military intervention when we promote the ‘got it alone’ strategy that neo-conservatives often preach. We tried the toppling of a regime and occupation of a country for 10 years and it cost us 5,000 U.S. solders a million Iraqi lives and trillions of dollars. The final result is a semi-functional government that is tip toeing so ever close to authoritarianism. So why are both liberals and conservatives repeating the same mantra? Maybe it’s an issue of good intentions but let’s consider the facts on the ground. As bad as the civil war in Syria is we have to understand that there are other factors in play besides a popular revolt calling for democratic reform. For the last fifty years Syria has been controlled by a Shite minority in a Sunni majority state which has created sectarian tensions very similar to ones we see in Iraq. The fighting right now reflects this unrest with opposition consisting of Sunni fighters and the military being predominately controlled by Shiites. As we’ve seen the intervention in both Iraq and Afghanistan occupation can intensify these divisions. In 2005 and 2006 the United States was basically babysitting a civil war in which tens of thousands of Iraqis died. Also the occupation could have the effect of flooding jihadi fighters into the country much like what’s happened in Iraq and Afghanistan. Besides occupation the only other option would be to arm the opposition. When considering this option occupation seems angelic. Arming the opposition could put weapons in the hands of the most extreme branches of the rebellion. Flooding the regions with weapons has never wielded long term gains as our funding for the mujhadeen against the Soviets and Saddam Hussein proved. What Syria and the rest of the region needs is not arming of rebel groups but a long term commitment to peace and broad international consensus on dismantling the Assad regime. Which brings me to my last point; continuing to discredit the U.N. and disregarding international law will reap long-term consequences. Not only will it make legitimizing the U.N. and the organizations like the I.C.C that much harder it could further antagonize Russia and China bringing back old Cold War pacts which will make next to impossible to stop further conflicts and humanitarian crises. In the end the best thing the United States can do is continue to work with the Security Council to find a resolution that can end the bloodshed and in the meantime do everything within international law to provide humanitarian assistance such as the acceptance of refugees. Cowboy Americanism in the end will only repeat the mistakes of the past. Opinions 8 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM On February 11, 2013 The Carolinian experienced technical issues with the office server. This rendered the paper unable to gain access to the software needed to produce a hard copy of the campus newspaper that week. This PDF serves as a substitute for the missing issue. Opinions WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 9 On February 11, 2013 The Carolinian experienced technical issues with the office server. This rendered the paper unable to gain access to the software needed to produce a hard copy of the campus newspaper that week. This PDF serves as a substitute for the missing issue. A&E 10 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM On Feb. 2 the unparalleled Irish rockers My Bloody Valentine made their return to the industry of recorded music. It was only several days after frontman Kevin Shields announced to an esctatic crowd that a new record would emerge soon, the first new release for the band in over two decades. The internet behaved in the ravenous fashion that only decades of anticipation can breed. My Bloody Valentine’s website soon crashed upon the record’s official release and the frenzy spurred a White House petition that proved fruitless when the website began working shortly after. All of this over the enigma of what a follow-up record to the legendary “Loveless” might sound like. It is important to note that most of Valentine’s most ardent fans were born after the initial rise and fall of “My Bloody Valentine.” An entire generation of music listeners were born under the umbrella of “Loveless” and the trend of other shoegaze bands that followed in the record’s wake. There are fans that never experienced the snapping snares of “Only Shallow” until years after internal dysfunctions broke the quartet apart. In that sense “MBV” is less of a continuation from where the band left off and more of a means of transportation. The placelessness that made “Loveless” a a warm blanket of static is present within “MBV.” Kevin Shields may have the work ethic of a slug, but “MBV” serves as a reminder that the man retained his vision. The familiarity of “MBV” has a lot to do with it being compiled from half-finished work done by Valentine in the 90’s. Shields’ esoteric intents and robust engineering team have wrapped the record in a swathe of familiar static that fans of “Loveless” should immediately appreciate. Even the album cover’s collection of uncertain shapes and cool violets feels like a natural addition when juxtaposed with the storied distorted pink of “Loveless.” Bilinda Butcher and Kevin Shields’ androgynous pipes still bleed together in a soporific cloud and every guitar riff cuts with that telltale jagged distortion. Nostalgia reigns supreme within the first five or six listens of “MBV,” but My Bloody Valentine cuts deeper with several tracks of unparalleled sonic aggression. Take “In Another Way” for example, and how Butcher’s bedside vocals float harmlessly over Colm Ó Cíosóig’s relentless percussion. An interview with bassist Debbie Googe revealed that Shields asked Cíosóig to re-do the record’s drums--the work shows in comparison to the emulated and looped drums of “Loveless.” The industrial qualities of “Nothing Is” mark Cíosóig’s drumming on “MBV” as one of the record’s most ferocious elements. It is unsurprisingly Kevin Shields who stars alongside Cíosóig in the album’s coda “Wonder 2.” The closer involves the production of funneling Shields’ airy voice down what sounds like a wind tunnel. The drums then descend into a mad flurry of beats until the track bottoms out and listeners are left with the answer to the elusive question of what a followup to “Loveless” might sound like. Crafting “Loveless” involved sleepless nights and deteriorating relationships between all members of the band involved. It documented the final moments between two lovers (Shields and Butcher) and the temporary end of My Bloody Valentine itself. “MBV” is Shields reassembling those pieces and returning with a band and record worthy of the copious headlines and rabid fandom surrounding them. Their art is slow and their records haunt, but My Bloody Valentine’s break was well spent. My Bloody Valentine With the surprise an-nouncement that he is retiring from directing at the age of 50, “Side Effects,” Stephen Soder-bergh’s final theatrical film, is a must see event for informed moviegoers, and the result is not a let down. Soderbergh’s icy, reserved cinematography and pacing lend an unsettling aura to this crime thriller, which is about Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum) a New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug pre-scribed by Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) - intended to treat anxiety - has unexpected side effects. Soderbergh’s good-will from his past three films (“Contagion,” “Haywire,” and “Magic Mike”) is carried over here, and this four film stretch which ends his career just so happens to be the best stretch of the auteur’s storied oeuvre. Soderbergh again finds himself working with a genre picture, and thematically “Side Effects” falls in line with his medical thriller “Contagion.” Much of the first half of “Side Effects” is filled with conver-sations of medication, their intended effects, and their side effects. Here Soderbergh is allowed to use significant visual artistry, often employ-ing soft focus and changing perspectives to hint at the psy-chological turmoil, not only of the drugs, but that the film is employing to pervert the au-diences perception of what is going on. The opening shot recalls Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” as the camera soars above a busy city, and swoops into an apartment where something sinister has just occurred (in “Psycho” it was sex, here it is a murder), and the subsequent shots of urban landscapes and towering buildings looming over our female protagonist evoke Roman Polanski’s “Rosemary’s Baby.” Indeed the first half of the film shares much in common with Polanski’s masterpiece, as Emily seems to be a victim of her surroundings, possessed by medication, not in control of her own body. Yet slowly and surely the fa-çade of the woman trapped within her surroundings falls apart, as subsequent twists and turns shape the picture into a more ordinary mystery. If Scott Z. Burns’ script falters in one area it is here, but perhaps only because the plot cannot quite live up to the fantastic build up. It is no secret by now that So-derbergh serves as cinematog-rapher on his own films (almost always under the pseudonym Peter Andrews), and the look of “Side Effects” is one that has become synonymous with So-derbergh’s films. The digital pho-tography gives off a grimy look that plays in well with his theme of moral ambiguity and mental instability. The colors are washed out, characters are obscured by darkness, and rack focus is used liberally, all these techniques blending together to create a vi-sual powerhouse of a film. By the end of the film reality has become corrupted. The lit-eral use of side effects has given way to a metaphoric meaning, which the film perhaps relies too heavily on, but is nevertheless ef-fective in helping propel the film towards a finale that reveals that, unlike with Polanski’s Rosemary, the demon no longer resides in-side the woman: it is the woman herself. Soderbergh’s swan song is a visual and thematic tour-de-force, and the first great film of 2013. Brad Dillard Staff Writer Kyle Minton Staff Writer A&E WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 11 Somewhere along Greensboro’s history the city acquired the nickname “Greensboring.” Avant Greensboro is moving fast to repeal. The collaboration (AG for short) arose in Nov. 2011 when Rae Alton, Keith Warther and Julie Joyce, co-workers at LinkFish Media, decided to start an online magazine to bring attention to all the good things about our city. “We wanted to bring light to some of the awesome things about Greensboro that kind of go under the radar” said Alton, now AG’s editor. “We aim basically to cover all aspects of Greensboro’s culture, from the food to the music and arts scene” explained Avalon Kenny, an 18 year-old veteran who has been with AG since the start. Last June, seven months after the magazine had begun, AG launched Avant on Air, a radio show on WUAG, with Kenny at the helm. Kenny and co-host Charlie Wood interview local bands and artists about what they are doing in Greensboro. With a strong and growing team, AG has been able to carry on a number of projects. Last year, a show was put together to celebrate their anniversary featuring Matty Sheets and the Blockheads, The Raving Knaves, and other local acts. “It’s important to showcase bands that we think need to be highlighted more and raise awareness about them” stressed Alton while she explained the upcoming local shows AG will be in charge of this upcoming March. Recently, AG has taken on a project regarding the “missed connections” section on Craigslist. “Missed connections” takes a little explaining. Often, while someone takes a stroll in the park, takes the bus home or sips coffee at a café, somebody else catches their attention. Though person one may wish to approach person two, they lack the guts to do so, and later regret their tameness. Thanks to Craigslist, admirers can now post a description of the one that got away, telling when and where they missed their connection in hopes that the admired will see the post and recognize their own description. The vast amount of details in many of these posts could start either a true love story or a Valentine’s gold mine. Alton came up with the idea to reenact these “missed connections” as photo shoots and publish them on AG for Valentine’s day tomorrow. “I got to thinking, maybe if we got enough people together, we could do a big collaboration.” For example, one of their shoots took place at the Blind Tiger. The post reenacted regarded an older man who admiring a younger gal with dreadlocks. Both Kenny and Alton highlight Greensboro’s sense of community and state how much they enjoy the music atmosphere. “Our local music scene is so connected and careful, they really look out for each other” said Alton. The AG staff consists of a number of people truly concerned about the essence of Greensboro. Whether by local shows, radio interviews, or restaurant reviews, this project tackles and captures what Greensboro is all about. Avant Greensboro’s Craigslist Valentine’s Maria Perdomo Special to the Carolinian photo courtesy of charlesmedia photography One of AG’s Craigslist shots: Rae Alton on far right, Avalon Kenny near right. True love. photo courtesy of charlesmedia photography A&E 1312 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM She makes an overturned cathedral from the dimensions of her body, a headless figure lounging on a spiral galaxy, a heavenly vessel made from the pieces of pipe organs. Crafted of steel, wood, fiberglass, and gypsum plaster they seem to hover feet above the ground, dangling strings below. What do they mean? “I feel like I’ve done [too much] work to then explain its meaning,” said sculptor Diana Al-Hadid at a talk for her solo exhibit which opened at the Weatherspoon Art Museum Friday. Al-Hadid’s work is fluid and windswept, yet massive and weighty. It engages Renaissance painting and cosmology in pieces that reference both Hellenistic sculpture and particle accelerators. Before and during her talk Friday, Al-Hadid was happy to speak about the way her pieces looked, about her inspiration, but refrained from identifying any message or purpose behind her art. Just as well, for the 31 year-old, Syrian-born, Ohio-raised artist’s work contains more than enough aesthetic and historical references to get lost in. Take, for example, “Divided Line,” a mostly two-dimensional sculpture made to look as if it were carved out of a wall in the Weatherspoon gallery. What at first glance appears to be an abstract mess of dripping grey reveals, on close consideration, figures both standing and kneeling. The model for these figures is, in fact, “Christ’s Charge to Peter,” a tapestry by Raphael. The grid suggested in the sculpture refers to the tapestry which was assembled in small squares, then stitched together. The piece is not just a work unto itself, but an examination of art history. Appropriate, perhaps, for Al- Hadid, who received her BA in art history from Kent State University in 2003. Though her degree focused on Dadaism, Al- Hadid said she is more fascinated by northern Renaissance painters and their treatment of space. “A lot of the architecture is so open and integrated into the landscape,” said Al-Hadid. “The landscape looks like it’s filled in between the buildings, and they become kind of the same.” Fascination with this idea is evident in “At the Vanishing Point,” one of the larger works currently on display. When viewed from the front, the sculpture presents a floating landscape, with mountains on top trickling down into puddles, clouds, and river-like draperies. In the vein of Tristan Munchel A&E Editor northern Renaissance painting, all these elements strike the viewer at once, arranged vertically. However, while the front of the piece creates the illusion of a painterly landscape, a walk around the sculpture serves to dissolve that image. The scene, well-grounded from the front, appears to float from the side. What were waterfalls turn to artificial, planar puddles. By engaging and immediately dissolving the two-dimensional illusion, “At the Vanishing Point” comments both on art history and on itself as an aesthetic object. In all her sculptures, Al- Hadid not only creates illusions of space but works with the room as a whole, incorporating incidental space between gaps in her sculptures. “I’m a little bit greedy about space,” said Al-Hadid during her talk. “I don’t want to close it off for anybody. It’s the midwesterner in me.” This exhibit at the Weatherspoon is Al-Hadid’s first museum survey. According to Weatherspoon Curator Xandra Eden, years ago the museum became the first museum to add Al-Hadid to its collection. In April the Weatherspoon will publish the first book dedicated solely to her work. Diana Al-Hadid at the Weatherspoon Art Museum ioan opris/the carolinian ioan opris/the carolinian Tomorrow’s Superstitions” was partly inspired by Peter Bruegel’s “Tower of Babel. “Trace of a Fictional Third” shows Al-Hadid’s use of Hellenistic figures in otherworldly settings. A&E WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 1312 On Thursday February 7, UNCG’s Center for Creative Writing in the Arts hosted two-time Individual World Poetry Slam champion Buddy Wakefield on his “Out of the Flood” tour. Doors to the Jarrell Lecture Hall opened at 6:30 p.m. The host of the evening was Kelly Rae, founder of the non-profit female spoken and literary group Poetshe. A variety of local area poets opened for Wakefield including Josephus III of 90.1 FM’s Poetry Café, Brandon Evans of Rocky Mount, Greensboro native Micah Romans and UNCG’s own Allantra Lewis. Each poet gave a profound performance to which the audience snapped their approval. In 2001 Wakefield was working as an executive assistant for a biomedical firm in Gig Harbor, Washington when he decided to pursue a life-long career as a poet. After selling and giving away everything else he owned, Wakefield got into his Honda Civic to tour North America’s performance poetry scene and slam competitions. Luckily Wakefield was pretty good at what he did, and has since gone on to inspire poets and entertain a wide variety of audiences with his spoken word. Of those most inspired by Wakefield’s work, Rae gave a heartfelt introduction to a poet who inspired her to be the performing artist, writer, public speaker and teach she is today. “Slam poets are artists who desire to one day be professional poets,” said Rae, “One of my reasons for being a poet is because of Buddy Wakefield himself. We are all intricate poets who tell one story – our story. We tell our story in our own way to impact people through spoken word.” When it came time for Wakefield to perform, the audience welcomed him to the stage with a standing ovation. With the use of comedy and his laid back personality, Wakefield engaged the audience with poetic stories of his life, including his recent time on the road as a traveling act. “I’ve never been to Greensboro before,” opened Wakefield, “But I’ve always wanted to perform here! I just can’t believe it’s really happening.” Regarding the many empty seats in the auditorium, Wakefield laughed, “Yeah, there was a wreck on the freeway, so a lot of people couldn’t make it tonight.” To open his act, he congratulated the poets who opened for him on their inspirational performances. “It’s super intimidating to go on stage after cool people,” said Wakefield. After a short introduction about himself, Wakefield delved right into his first piece. “I’m supposed to do poems tonight,” shrugged Wakefield, “But…ok, I’ll do them. I want to talk to you about something. You town is super cute…like Sarah Palin – she’s super cute. Christians! They’re super cute. Bumper stickers – they’re cute too.” From there, Wakefield metaphorically related to how his home town was “super cute” with their politics, religions, economics, stance on homosexuality and language. Wakefield’s onstage presence stirred his audience as he spoke of a variety of topics ranging from controversial issues to his childhood to relationships. His brutal honesty seamlessly flowed Megan Christy Staff Writer through his spoken word in a way impossible to paraphrase. Video tapings and other Spoken word poet Buddy Wakefield comes to UNCG Megan christy/the carolinian information about his works can be found on his personal website at www.buddywakefield.com. Features 1514 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Jon Waye Staff Writer San Quentin prison is more than your average friendly neighborhood correctional facility. The prison is so large it has its own postal zip code. It houses the largest number of “condemned” (deathrow) inmates in the nation, and is the only prison facility in the state of California that has a gas chamber. For many Californian male inmates, San Quentin is the last stop. The prison itself dates back to the 19th century, and was constructed in 1852. One “special historical note” listed on the California department of Corrections & Rehabilitation is that, during the prison’s construction, “inmates slept on the prison ship, the Waban.” Even so, California needed a dedicated facility to manage its convicted, and used the prisoners as a source of labor for building the San Quentin prison. Up until 1933, “San Quentin housed both male and female inmates.” This changed after a new women’s prison was constructed at Tehachapi. Condemned female prisoners are now sent to Central California Women’s Facility, which is located in Chowchilla. The “Institution Statistics” section of San Quentin’s profile on the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation provides an outline of the prison’s operating budget, staff, and inmates as of the 2008-2009 fiscal year. A chart displays the design capacity for each facility within the prison, and compares it to the number of inmates are actually being housed there. As of the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the prison housed a total of 5247 inmates – which exceeds its total design capacity by nearly 2,000. Of these current prisoners, 675 of them are listed as condemned convicts. San Quentin is the only prison facility in the state of California where these male prisoners are allowed to be executed. The statistics show that the total number of staff was 2058. Of those, 1228 were custody officers. Custody officers ensure that prison operations run as smoothly as possible, and maintain a safe environment for both the prisoners and other staff. They come into frequent contact with the inmates, and a part of the day to day prison life. The prison itself is under the direction of Kevin Chappell, who operates as the prison’s Warden. The prison’s annual operating budget of the 2008- 2009 fiscal year was reported as begin $184 million. For more information about the prison’s physical address and inmate mailing address, visit www. cdcr.ca.gov and search for San Quentin or locate it via the “Prisons” section. Despite San Quentin’s reputation for having the largest amount of death row inmates in the country, the facility offers several “volunteer and self-help programs.” Several of these include the manufacturing of commercial items, while others offer educational opportunities. Some of the vocational tasks include working in a machine shop, dry cleaning, landscaping, and graphic arts and printing. Academic programs include High School/GED courses, English as a Second Language, and basic literacy and adult education classes. There is also a “Family Reunification Liaison,” which “California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provides through a contract with a community-based organization…” This program allows for “an on-site Case Manager” to help prisoners interact with their families and help prepare them for release. San Quentin’s profile on the CDCR website also includes a variety of information concerning prisoner visitation. Some general information from the “Visiting A Friend or Loved One In Prison” document details that while all prisoners are allowed visits, visitation can be withheld as a means of disciplinary action. Also, the prisoner’s respective status within the prison system dictates both the duration and environment of the visit. Grade A death row prisoners are allowed “contact” visits, in which there are able to see their loved ones without being separated by a partition. Grade B inmates, however, are only allowed non-contact visits. While the duration may vary by the type of visit, typical visitation periods last “one or two hours.” While San Quentin is known primarily for its number of death row inmates and high profile executions, it reflects in its mission statement that the prison is open to “new commitments” for those imprisoned. The long and sad history of San Quentin prison The Locked Up Issue: San Quentin prison, history of U.S. prisons, & solitary isolation Photo Courtesy of micglowal/ flickr San Quentin prison is both a beautiful piece of architecture and a menacing place. Features WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 1514 Nadia Stevens Staff Writer In the United States, being incarcerated in a federal prison is considered one of the worst castigations to be dealt by the judicial system. Prison can be described as its own society separate from the outside world with its own unique set of rules and punishments. When an inmate commits a crime, or consistently exhibits behavior that classifies as violent or disruptive, he or she may be extracted from the general population in attempt to suffocate their destructive influence. This punishment is commonly referred to as solitary confinement, or administrative segregation. As a punitive measure, many law enforcement officials argue that it is the most effective way to combat misbehavior within prisons. Despite its supposed efficacy however, there are a multitude of sociologists and psychologists who firmly believe that isolation as a punishment utilized as it is in the American penal system, although it may represent a short term solution, is capable of causing long term damage to the individuals it is inflicted on, and in turn creates a notable rift in society as a whole. Currently, the United States is the only country in which solitary confinement is utilized in prisons as a correctional tool. England and Wales were the most recent countries to abolish the practice; in 2010, the Boston Review published the statistic that in 2004, only 40 of their 75,000 collective inmates were sentenced to solitary confinement. Secure housing units and supermax prisons are the two varieties of solitary confinement that are ordinarily practiced today in the US. In 2005, the Department of Justice reported that there were approximately 1.5 million people incarcerated in federal and state prisons. In the same year, the Federal Bureau of Justice reported that roughly 80,000 of those inmates were being held in either a secure housing unit or a supermax prison. The widespread rejection that solitary confinement has seen in the last few decades is due in no small part to the mounting evidence of its negative impacts. Psychologists have named the condition that is caused by prolonged seclusion in a prison setting “SHU syndrome” or “Social-Sensory Deprivation Syndrome.” There are a plethora of mental health complications such as memory loss, difficulty socializing, and hypersensitivity to surroundings which may constitute this syndrome. Depression and irritation leading to unnecessary aggressiveness and difficulty reintegrating into society are also serious side effects. There are a number of reasons why solitary confinement has been generally abandoned by most modern prison systems, but there is only one conceivable reason why it still exists in the United States; surely there must be a correlation between the massive populations within prisons across the country and the ongoing use of segregation policies in order to maintain control such a diverse conglomeration of criminals. Additionally, certain facilities such as the Colorado State Correctional Facility have come to their own conclusions which contradict the amassing evidence of its downfalls. With inmates widely outnumbering guards in almost every prison, even in those which accept the flaws of isolating inmates as punishment, there ceases to be a sufficient alternative which offers an equivalent degree of control. Maintaining solitary confinement as a threat for those who misbehave, and an option for prison officials provides a comfortable amount of command which makes up for the numerical disadvantage. The loneliness of life in solitary confinement Photo Courtesy of tim pearce, los gatos / flickr Imagine being forced to live in such cramped, awful quarters. Features 1716 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13-19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Korey Weaver Staff Writer Phi Mu sorority is a large, noteworthy Greek organization dating back to 1852 on the campus of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. It was founded locally at UNCG in 1985 before being disbanded in 2010. Nationally, the sorority is the second largest organization of its kind in the United States. It currently has over 120 collegiate chapters and more than 150,000 initiated sisters. The group’s motto is “Les Seurs Fideles” which translates to “the faithful sisters.” The sorority’s mascot is the lion which often represents courage, strength, and wisdom and their colors are rose and white. The amazing thing about this sorority is that on a national level it has lasted so long while continuing to draw in new membership, which gives ethos and envy to the group as well as something for its sisters to be very proud of. Mallory Grace Pearce, a former UNCG student who later transferred to Appalachian State University, believes that, “It was both an honor and an exciting part of my college experience [to be in the sorority]. Being in Phi Mu was such a privilege that I felt compelled to uphold the ideals of our sorority as well as to set an example for my peers. I would not trade the experience for the world.” She then went on to describe the day that she became a sister as one of “the best days of my life.” She believed the six week process of joining the sisterhood was a privilege. Since becoming a sister, the sorority has benefited her in several ways. She explained that she “networked socially and made a lot of friends by joining,” but also gained a sense of pride. Phi Mu taught her to focus on scholastic achievements and to be a strong woman. “I learned the importance of leadership and service as well,” she said. She described the philanthropy the sisters engaged in as “a great way to spend time together as sisters.” The Sorority usually did community for the Children’s Miracle Network by “volunteering at their hospitals and sponsoring events such as our Hoop-a-palooza annual basketball tournament.” The organization also prides itself on its long history. UNCG alumnae Kate Moser served as chapter risk management secretary and as the head of several organizational committees. She says that Phi Mu reached UNCG as the Gamma Chi chapter in 1985. The local chapter tried to give back to the community by holding rock-a-thon’s to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. She also mentioned notable people who are members of the sorority, to include Miss North Carolina 2006 Elizabeth Horton, “Steel Magnolias” inspiration Susan Harling, “Sleepless in Seattle” actress Dana Ivey, and Jerrie Mock who was the first woman to fly around the world solo. “Phi Mu was founded on the ideas of love, honor and truth. These are presented in our creed for woman to strive to achieve. The goals of Phi Mu are for civil, academic and social growth,” concluded Moser. While the organization no longer exists on UNCG’s campus, Phi Mu’s long history and pledge to its values should serve as a permanent reminder of our school’s commitment to excellence. Gone but not forgotten: a brief history of Phi Mu both at UNCG and nationally Photo Courtesy of rpanokecollege/ flickr The Phi Mu tradition lives on at other schools, like here at Roanoke College. Features WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 17 The Carolinian is going to begin sharing your secrets with our 3,000 weekly readers. Readers are encouraged to create “Post Secret” style post cards and mail them to our office located at Box N1 EUC UNCG, or e-mail them to features.carolinian@gmail.com. Your e-mail address and any other identifying information WILL NOT be published in the newspaper, but your deepest, darkest secret just might! Campus Secrets Sudoku Easy Medium Medium Gone Sports 1918 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Sports UNCG Baseball looks promising in 2013 Calvin Walters Staff Writer Although the weather outside might not hint at it, baseball season is right around the corner for the Spartans. This spring marks the beginning of a new era of UNCG baseball because for the first time in the programs history UNCG will be under new leadership as coach Link Jarrett takes over the reins from the only head coach in school history, Mike Gaski. Jarrett brings with him plenty of experience having coached in baseball hot beds East Carolina and Auburn.The first year head coach looks to bring some excitement to the program and to elevate the Spartans success. “I want us to compete the whole year and make some strides within the league” Jarrett said. With a pitching staff that returns all but one starter and a defensive lineup that returns several standout players, the Spartans have the experience to make that a reality. Depth on the mound Led by a trio of returning sophomores and a handful of upperclassman the pitching rotation may prove to be one of the strengths for the Spartans this year. “On the mound, I think that could be the most pleasant surprise we have. We have a good nucleus of pitchers that have some experience and have some upside.” Jarrett said. “I think you are going to see some of those guys take that next step on the mound. We have some skilled arms.” The weekend rotation has not been set in stone for the Spartans, but Max Povse and Corey Taylor look to be two of the stalwarts. Povse started a team high 14 games last year, but struggled while adapting to the college game, going 2-6 on the season. Taylor made nine starts last season finishing with a 3-2 record. Both pitchers struck out a team high 49 batters over their body of work. Junior Dylan Hathcock will be one of the Spartans most experienced returner coming off a season in which the left hander had a team low 3.32 era over 21 appearances. Lee Gilliam, Brennen James, Eric Kalbfleisch, Adam Boghosian, Tyler Frazier, and junior college transfer Dylan Thompson will all look to add depth to a rotation that hopes to improve on last year’s numbers. Experience in the field Complementing the pitching staff will be an experienced defense that returns six players that started at least 25 games. “We have experience and we have guys that have been in battles here and understand the conference and what it is like.” Jarrett said. Trevor Edwards will look to be the leader in the field for the Spartans. The senior third baseman (and catches as needed) was the lone Spartan named to the preseason All- SoCon team after hitting 14 home runs a season ago. Christian Wolfe, Cambric Moye, Lloyd Enzor, TJ Spina, and Nick Chapman will all try and bring leadership to the Spartans defense. Vying for time in the lineup will be Virginia Tech transfer Zac MacAneney who sat out last season. Also competing for immediate playing time will be freshman Ryan Clark who was named College Sports Madness Preseason SoCon Freshman of the Year. Clark is a two way player that will see time as a pitcher for the Spartans as well as at the plate. “He is a big strong physical can pitch and has some power and can play at first base. He is going to be good,” Jarrett said, “We are going to let him continue to do both (hit and pitch) and mature and develop.” A challenging schedule Awaiting the beginning of the Jarrett era at UNCG is a tough matchup with an Army squad that features the top pitcher in the Patriot league that went 11-0 during the regular season. UNCG opens with nine home games and will host 19 of 21 games before making their first out of state contest. Jarrett hopes that the home stretch allows the Spartans to get used to their new coaching staff and alleviate and troubles with the transition. “To be at home and hopefully get comfortable and settle into a routine at home. When you get into that dugout and play games it is still a little different so it is nice to be at home early like we are this year.” An early trip to East Carolina will provide the Spartans with their first taste of a road atmosphere and hopefully prepare them for later showdowns away from Greensboro. “The trip to East Carolina will be a good trip that is a hostile environment and those fans are intense,” Jarrett said, “It is a good trip to prepare you to get into some other atmospheres in the league that will be hostile” Trips to NC State and a home and home with Duke also highlight the Spartans out of conference weekday schedule. UNCG will host rival Elon in the first SoCon series of the season before heading to Wofford. The Spartans will play host to Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, Western Carolina and The Citadel throughout the season while making trips to College of Charleston, Davidson, Samford and Furman. Taking the next step UNCG started last season strong but floundered in SoCon play. Jarrett has made it a priority this year to take the next step in and improve on a ninth place finish. To do that the Spartans will have to rely on their experience to help carry the load. “We have an older team and that helps, anytime you have guys who have been around they seem to go with the flow and know what it takes to compete at this level.” Jarrett said. With the combination of experience on the mound and in the field the Spartans chances for taking that next step looks good. “I want to have a chance in the last couple of weekends to make some noise if you get hot and stay healthy and play well.” Jarrett said. “That is what I expect and I just want us to buy in and show up every day, compete, work and learn and enjoy the game.” UNCG Baseball Games In February F eb.15 vs Army Feb.16 vs Army Feb.17 vs Army Feb.19 vs Asheville Feb.23 vs Dayton Feb.24 vs Dayton Feb.25 vs Dayton WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Feb 13 - 19, 2013 T h e C a r o l i n i a n 19 Sports Match fixing threatens the integrity of FIFA soccer Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer Soccer once deemed the most beautiful game in the world is now considered the mean girl of the sporting realm. This mean girl is gorgeous on the outside, but rotten to the core. Match fixing has maneuvered itself into the heart beat of the world’s sport and it is harming each valve, one by one. Over in Europe, a 19 month long investigation has taken place in regards to match fixing in over 680 games globally. The majority of these accusations have developed in continents such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where over 150 international matches, as well as 380 European league game results are now in question. Unfortunately, match fixing has found its way into the World Cup qualifiers, Championship qualifiers, and Champions League matches. Surprisingly match fixing can be found in lower division semi-professional leagues, as it seems no team or league is left untouched. Those who control the match fixing, “fixers,” seek to manipulate the match results through corruption via players, European officials, and on field officials. Soccer can be viewed as an easy sport to fix due to the typical low scores that occur during these matches. Players are able to utilize their professional soccer skills to change the outcome of the match either in a positive or negative manner. Soccer players around the world already make a nice income, making investigators question why these athletes would put the integrity of the sport they love on the line for some extra dollars. The Director of the Police Intelligence Agency in England, Rob Wainwright, stated “450 people were under suspicion because of the investigation, with 50 people having been arrested…it would be naïve and complacent of those in the UK to think such a criminal conspiracy does not involve the English game and all the football in Europe.” It is foolish for one to not believe that match fixing will negatively impact the MLS (Major League Soccer). Currently the MLS has not been scorned by match fixing, but there have been occurrences when U.S. players were involved in match fixing. Incidents of match fixing can be found during matches in the CONCACEF League, a tournament MLS partakes in. Spokesperson for MLS, Dan Courtemanche, comments stating “While we have faith in the integrity of those associated with MLS, we will not ignore what has already transpired around the world. We are not so naïve as to think we are immune.” It is of the upmost importance for the MLS to take early precautions, and they have done well so far. MLS has already developed an early warning system which will monitor match fixing like behaviors. There is also discussion of removing cellular devices from the lockers rooms prior to the matches. Soccer fans need to realize that match fixing is a virus, corrupting and sickening the minds of individuals who want to maintain the sense of beauty and wonder remaining in this beautiful sport. Match fixing is a problem everywhere and FIFA needs to work with the same level of urgency as the MLS to eliminate it. The consequences of doing nothing will result in many soccer fans losing faith in the integrity of the game. The Spartans send the Bulldogs to the pound Hannah Nystrom Staff Writer After a series of unfortunate losses, the latest being a 63-43 loss against the College of Charleston, the UNCG Women’s basketball team has stunned the masses with a win over Samford. The matchup between the Spartans and the Bulldogs marks their 11th meeting and until now the Spartans were 0-4 against Samford on the road. The match against the defending SoCon champions was neck and neck between the Bulldogs and the Spartans. At the beginning, Samford took the lead with a series of baskets, giving the Bulldogs a 4-0 advantage. The back and forth during the first half was met by the Spartans when Janae’ Stevenson sank a jumper. Along with Stevenson, guard, Jazmine Missouri produced a lead when she made two foul shots. However, Taylor Reece from Samford successfully made a three pointer giving the Bulldogs a one point advantage. Even with the continuous back and forth between the Spartans and the Bulldogs, it was difficult for UNCG to take full grasp of the game. The Spartans were able to cut the Samford deficit to three when Jessica Collins nailed a triple, making the game 18-15. Following a lag of progression in the score line from both teams, Samford caught fire and ended the half strong, having a 29-22 lead at the break. At the beginning of the 2nd half, Samford maintained their lead until the Spartans sneaked up on the Bulldogs with a 7-1 run. Samford was able to maintain their one point advantage until UNCG took control. Ebona Goins made a clutch layup with gave the Spartans a 43-42 lead with five minutes left in the game. After the Ebona Goins layup it was back and forth until the last minutes of the game. Breonna Patterson was the Spartans saving grace. Patterson maneuvered her way around a screen for a layup giving UNCG a 51-49 advantage. Samford pushed hard for a victory, but ultimately fell short. Head Coach Wendy Palmer commented on the game stating “I am just so proud of these young ladies tonight…We have dealt with a lot of adversity this year and had a tough time getting down here, but I tell them all the time we need to play one possession at a time and tonight we did. The ladies really believed in themselves tonight and it showed out on the court. This is a tough place to win so I can’t be more proud.” Every Spartans who participated in the game scored and produced at least one rebound. There were three outstanding players for the Spartans. Forward, Janae’ Stevenson scored 11 points and successfully pulled down eight rebounds. Guard, Breonna Patterson, finished with 10 points and had 4 for 6 at the charity stripe. Forward, Sidnei Harmon, came out of the game with 9 rebounds, 5 being offensive rebounds. The Spartans next game is Monday February 11, 2013 against the league leading Chattanooga Mocking Birds at 5:30 p.m. at the McKenzie Arena in Tennessee. Women’s Bask., Sat UNCG 52 Samford 51 20 T h e C a r o l i n i a n Feb 13 - 19, 2013 WWW.UNCGCAROLINIAN.COM Sports UNCG routes SoCon member Furman by 23 at home Everick Davis Staff Writer UNCG looked great on Thursday night after an easy 88- 65 win at Furman. While some may call a 23 point route of a division rival a blowout, the fact UNCG’s leading scorer drops 29 and the team as a whole shoots 60 percent for the game, this type of win is expected. This stunning win gave the Spartans their first road win of the season and pushed their overall record to 7-15. The Spartans came out blazing from the field as Derrell Amstrong gained 5 early points and Kayel Locke hit 4 to give the Spartans a 9 to 4 advantage. Furman then pulled the momentum back on their side cutting the Spartan lead to one point. UNCG sharpshooter Nicholas Paulos responded, leading a 15 to 7 run, scoring 8 points in three minutes. Furman did their best to cut the lead down making the score 27 to 18 at one point. Soon the Spartans broke the game wide open as Jordan Potts started yet another Spartan run as he scored 5 straight points. Kayel Locke added back to back baskets in the stretch and Trevis Simpson dropped 8 points on the Paladins to help UNCG end the half of a 21-8 run. This gave the Spartans a 48-26 lead going into the break.The Spartans dominated Furman in the first half, not only offensively but also on the glass as UNCG outrebounding Furman 18 to 14 and only committed four turnovers. The second half started with the Spartans clearly coming prepared for this fight starting the half on a 10-5 run. Simpson dropped 4 points during the run and the big man Locke hit a rare three pointer. Furman battled back with a 14 to 4 run, cutting the Spartan lead to 17. While some may feel a 17 point lead is no cause for concern, Wes Miller was not taking any chances, as he called a timeout to reset the team’s focus. Following the timeout, Trevis Simpson took over, adding 7 points to a 9 to 1 run by UNCG that ultimately put Furman away. The Spartans held their lead to around 20 points for the rest of the game. “Tonight we ran and got out in transition,” Wes Miller said. “We preach running all the time and tonight we not only go out on the break, but converted all of those chances for easy points. That is the kind of team we need because when we are converting like we did tonight, we are a really good team.” Simpson dropped 29 points as Armstrong, Locke, and Paulos all added 11 points each. David Williams and Jordan Potts also contributed 9 points apiece in this important conference win for the Spartans. Men’s Bask., Thur UNCG 88 Furman 65 emma barker/carolinian Bittersweet week in conference play leaves Wes Miller’ and his team with a busy February Spartans inconsistent woes continue with loss at Wofford Joseph Abraham Sports Editor UNCG’s momentum hit a road block in Spartanburg on Saturday. In a tough road battle, UNCG fell to Wofford 59-50. This loss to the Terriers sums up the UNCG’s season so far, which has been filled with inconsistencies. Shooting percentage told the story in this one, as the same UNCG team who shot an impressive 60 percent against Furman, only managed to make 18 of their 56 shot attempts versus Wofford. This was not the entertainingly offensive games the Spartans usually play; instead it was an offensive struggle for both teams. Wofford shot 38 percent as opposed to UNCG making 32 percent of their shots; a slight edge to Wofford in this category explains their close win. UNCG came out the gates on all cylinders, jumping out to a 9-4 lead. After minutes of few offensive successes, Wofford’s home court edge allowed them to calm down and take a 19- 16 lead with a few minutes remaining in the first half. The two teams played neck and neck for the remaining minutes of the half, before a Derrell Armstrong jumper gave UNCG a 23-21 halftime lead. UNCG and Wofford kept the game close for the first few minutes of the second half, before a Wofford run put the Terriers up 36-31. UNCG responded with a 7-2 run led by Trevis Simpson to tie the game at 38. This was one of the last successful spurts of the game for UNCG as Wofford went on a 11-2 run shortly after to take a 49-40 lead with under five minutes left in the game. While UNCG made a few nice plays in the remaining minutes of the second half, the Terriers made all the necessary plays to close out the game. “Tonight was a very physical, hard fought game,” head coach Wes Miller said. “I am proud of our guys fight tonight as they battled a physical team in a tough environment, but Wofford ended up coming out on top of all the loose ball plays and made a few more shots than we did tonight.” Hopefully UNCG can find some consistent momentum in their two game homestand against rivals Western Carolina and Appalachian State this week. Men’s Bask., Sat UNCG 50 Wofford 59 |
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