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S TUDENT L IFE THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS SINCE 1878 S TUDENT L IFE One Brookings Drive #1039 #42 Women’s Building St. Louis, MO 63130 Newsroom: (314) 935-5995 Advertising: (314) 935-6713 Fax: (314) 935-5938 Editor: [email protected] News: [email protected] Calendar: [email protected] Please Recycle FRIDAY SEPT. 10, 2004 Vol. 126, No. 6 Sunny 83° / 64° www.studlife.com INSIDE INSIDE Cancel your pedicure, ‘cause Killswitch Engage is a-comin’! Cadenza previews upcoming concerts, and the names get more fun! PAGE 12 Ol’ moneybags WU needs to cut the “not need-blind” crap and start getting generous, says the staff editorial. PAGE 6 Nothing better to do than rent old films from the library? Check out “Olin Oldies.” PAGE 11 News Sports Forum Classifieds Cadenza INDEX 1 5 6 10 12 Get your kicks on Francis Field with the women’s soccer team, which is playing this weekend. PAGE 6 Rumors that President Bush may not accept the debate scheduled at Washington University have debate or- ganizers chanting a common refrain: they intend to “move forward” with debate preparations. University debate coordinator Steve Givens said that for the time being, he considers the rumors nothing more than idle chatter. “As far as the University is con- cerned, we have to keep moving with all our preparation and plans,” said Givens. “We’re a month away from Oct. 8 and our planning hasn’t even taken a stutter step. We are just mov- ing ahead.” Givens has been inundated by interview requests from the news me- dia, both national and local. “I did about 15 media interviews yesterday,” said Givens, who fielded questions from every television sta- tion in St. Louis and every major radio station, the Post-Dispatch, the Kansas City Star and the Associated Press, among others. The University is not in contact with the Bush or Kerry campaigns; instead, for debate updates Givens communicates with the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). The CPD sent letters to Bush and Kerry this Tuesday inviting them to participate in the three scheduled debates in October. Kerry has publicly accepted the proposed schedule, but the CPD has yet to receive confirma- tion from either candidate. With two years of prep work for this election cycle under its belt, the CPD is moving forward on plans for all three debates this fall. The University paid the CPD $750,000 for hosting privileges. Cor- porate sponsors like Emerson Elec- tric and Anheuser-Busch donated $600,000 of that sum, and the Univer- sity contributed the rest from a fund that has been accumulating since the University entered its bid for the 2004 debate. Givens said that in the event of a cancellation, the money could be par- tially refunded. “It depends on how much [the CPD] has spent on their preparations,” he said. “It’s possible that we might get some of it back.” The CPD would not answer ques- tions about a potential refund. This isn’t the first time University officials have been confronted with a potential debate cancellation. In 1996, President Clinton, then an incumbent with a sturdy lead in the polls, did not accept the proposed debate at the University. “The fact that these conversations are taking place is no surprise. These By Rachel Streitfeld Contributing Editor n University has already paid $750,000 for hosting privileges Over 1,000 students signed a “Letter of Enthusi- asm” at the Activities Fair on Wednesday as Project Democracy joined Student Union (SU) in an effort to ensure the Oct. 8 presidential debate continues as planned. The petition, sent to both the Bush and Kerry cam- paigns this morning, began with an assertion that University students “wish to dispel any notion that Washington University’s 2004 Presidential Debate will not occur.” In an additional letter addressed to the candidates, SU President David Ader stressed the importance of courting the youth vote. “Throughout each of your campaigns, you have reminded the nation of how important young voters are, not only in the upcoming election, but for the future of our country,” wrote Ader. “We hope you regard the enclosed Letter of Enthusiasm as a sym- bol of the students’ desire to engage in the political process.” Students also sent a press release to local and national media notifying them of the petition and The debate may be in question, but Washington University is sure to see its share of political fireworks with Chris Matthews, Michael Moore, and MTV’s Rock the Vote all slated to appear on campus within a week of each other. Chris Matthews will be on campus first, with the Alumni Asso- ciation bringing him to speak to students and later alumni for Founder’s Day on Oct. 2. Mat- thews hosts the nightly political analysis and debate show “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and will anchor MSNBC’s elec- tion coverage for the 2004 and 2008 presiden- tial debates. The Rock the Vote concert will take place in the Brookings Quad from 12-5 p.m. on Oct. 9, the day after the scheduled presi- dential debate. Rock the Vote is a nonprofit and nonpartisan media partner of MTV that tours college cam- puses encouraging political activism. A Rock the Vote representative confirmed that musical groups Dan Dyer, Shelly Fairchild, and Wylde Bunch with St. Juste will perform at the concert. Though the details of his contract have been uncertain for several weeks, Student Union (SU) President David Ader has verified that political instiga- tor Michael Moore has now officially agreed to speak at the Pageant in The Loop on the evening of Oct. 7. In addition to speaking for Found- er’s Day, MSNBC’s Matthews may host a live version of his show “Hardball” from campus. “That is definitely in the works, and we’re working hard to get that into his contract,” said Ines Tiu from the University’s Alumni and Development Office. Tiu said that security concerns have prevented Matthews from officially committing. In the event of a cancellation of the Oct. 8 debate, all of the events scheduled through SU will continue as planned, Ader said. “Every event we have signed so far is See STUDENTS, page 4 See MOORE, page 2 By Austen Faggen and News Staff Contributing reporter and Staff WU ‘moves forward’ with debate prep Students eagerly sign Project Democracy’s “Letter of Enthusiasm” petition in support of the presidential debate. Matthews, Moore and MTV to visit campus President Bush has yet to accept the invitation to the presidential debate hosted at Washington Univeristy. Earlier this week, published reports suggested he may be reluctant to attend the town-meeting format debate. CHUCK KENNEDY | KRT CAMPUS By Liz Neukirch Senior News Editor n Events should go on even if debate is can- celled, organizers say See DEBATE, page 4 In the midst of major expansion, Washington University’s KWUR radio station has completed work on a new professional-quality recording studio. KWUR plans to use the new facility to record, edit, and produce interviews, sound clips, live performances, and student music groups. “The recording facilities at KWUR will improve the quality of our on-air programming and provide an outlet for [student interest] on campus,” said junior Michael Bortinger, KWUR’s general manager. The new recording studio is built from top-quality professional equip- ment and features an advanced mixing console, digital recording capabilities, and a powerful Apple G5 computer. While the new facility will be used extensively by KWUR itself, other students will also have a chance to take advantage of the studio. Bortinger explained that while they have yet to finalize the terms, Newly constructed KWUR studio ready for air See KWUR, page 4 By Matt Rubin Contributing Reporter n Station aims to improve programming and provide professional recording equipment Students petition to save debate EMILY TOBIAS | STUDENT LIFE EMILY TOBIAS | STUDENT LIFE A forum at the SU Senate was held to discuss and pose ques- tions about the possible presidential debate cancellation. DAVID BRODY | STUDENT LIFE Michael Bortinger, general manager of KWUR, sits at the controls in the station’s studio. KWUR recently added a studio with new high-tech equipment. Michael Moore Chris Matthews
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n Station aims to improve programming and provide professional recording equipment Cancel your pedicure, ‘cause Killswitch Engage is a-comin’! Cadenza previews upcoming concerts, and the names get more fun! Ol’ moneybags WU needs to cut the “not need-blind” crap and start getting generous, says the staff editorial. Get your kicks on Francis Field with the women’s soccer team, which is playing this weekend. Nothing better to do than rent old fi lms from the library? Check out “Olin Oldies.”
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STUDENT LIFET H E I N D E P E N D E N T N E W S PA P E R O F WA S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T. L O U I S S I N C E 1 8 7 8
STUDENT LIFEOne Brookings Drive #1039#42 Women’s BuildingSt. Louis, MO 63130
Newsroom: (314) 935-5995Advertising: (314) 935-6713Fax: (314) 935-5938
Editor: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]
Please Recycle
F R I D A YSEPT. 10, 2004V o l . 1 2 6 , N o . 6
Sunny83° / 64°
w w w. s t u d l i f e . c o m
INSIDEINSIDE
Cancel your pedicure, ‘cause Killswitch Engage
is a-comin’! Cadenza previews
upcoming concerts, and the names get more
fun!
PAGE 12
Ol’ moneybags WU needs to cut the “not need-blind”
crap and start getting generous,
says the staff editorial.
PAGE 6
Nothing better to do than rent old fi lms from the
library? Check out “Olin Oldies.”
PAGE 11
NewsSports ForumClassifi edsCadenza
INDEX
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Get your kicks on Francis Field with the women’s
soccer team, which is playing this weekend.
PAGE 6
Rumors that President Bush may not accept the debate scheduled at Washington University have debate or-ganizers chanting a common refrain: they intend to “move forward” with debate preparations.
University debate coordinator Steve Givens said that for the time being, he considers the rumors nothing more than idle chatter.
“As far as the University is con-cerned, we have to keep moving with all our preparation and plans,” said Givens. “We’re a month away from Oct. 8 and our planning hasn’t even taken a stutter step. We are just mov-ing ahead.”
Givens has been inundated by interview requests from the news me-dia, both national and local.
“I did about 15 media interviews yesterday,” said Givens, who fi elded
questions from every television sta-tion in St. Louis and every major radio station, the Post-Dispatch, the Kansas City Star and the Associated Press, among others.
The University is not in contact with the Bush or Kerry campaigns; instead, for debate updates Givens communicates with the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).
The CPD sent letters to Bush and Kerry this Tuesday inviting them to participate in the three scheduled debates in October. Kerry has publicly accepted the proposed schedule, but the CPD has yet to receive confi rma-tion from either candidate. With two years of prep work for this election cycle under its belt, the CPD is moving forward on plans for all three debates this fall.
The University paid the CPD $750,000 for hosting privileges. Cor-porate sponsors like Emerson Elec-tric and Anheuser-Busch donated
$600,000 of that sum, and the Univer-sity contributed the rest from a fund that has been accumulating since the University entered its bid for the 2004 debate.
Givens said that in the event of a cancellation, the money could be par-tially refunded.
“It depends on how much [the CPD] has spent on their preparations,” he said. “It’s possible that we might get some of it back.”
The CPD would not answer ques-tions about a potential refund.
This isn’t the fi rst time University offi cials have been confronted with a potential debate cancellation. In 1996, President Clinton, then an incumbent with a sturdy lead in the polls, did not accept the proposed debate at the University.
“The fact that these conversations are taking place is no surprise. These
By Rachel Streitfeld Contributing Editor
n University has already paid $750,000 for hosting privileges
Over 1,000 students signed a “Letter of Enthusi-asm” at the Activities Fair on Wednesday as Project Democracy joined Student Union (SU) in an effort to ensure the Oct. 8 presidential debate continues as planned.
The petition, sent to both the Bush and Kerry cam-paigns this morning, began with an assertion that University students “wish to dispel any notion that Washington University’s 2004 Presidential Debate will not occur.” In an additional letter addressed to the candidates, SU President David Ader stressed the importance of courting the youth vote.
“Throughout each of your campaigns, you have reminded the nation of how important young voters
are, not only in the upcoming election, but for the future of our country,” wrote Ader. “We hope you regard the enclosed Letter of Enthusiasm as a sym-bol of the students’ desire to engage in the political process.”
Students also sent a press release to local and national media notifying them of the petition and
The debate may be in question, but Washington University is sure to see its share of political fireworks with Chris Matthews, Michael Moore, and MTV’s Rock the Vote all slated to appear on campus within a week of each other.
Chris Matthews will be on campus first, with the Alumni Asso-ciation bringing him to speak to students and later alumni for Founder’s Day on Oct. 2. Mat-thews hosts the nightly political analysis and debate show “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and will anchor MSNBC’s elec-tion coverage for the 2004 and 2008 presiden-tial debates.
The Rock the Vote concert will take place in the Brookings Quad from 12-5 p.m. on Oct. 9, the day after the scheduled presi-dential debate. Rock the Vote is a nonprofit and nonpartisan media partner of MTV that tours college cam-puses encouraging political activism. A Rock the Vote representative confirmed that musical groups Dan Dyer, Shelly Fairchild, and Wylde Bunch with St. Juste will perform at the concert.
Though the details of his contract have been uncertain for several weeks, Student Union (SU) President David Ader has verified that political instiga-tor Michael Moore has now officially agreed to speak at the Pageant in The Loop on the evening of Oct. 7.
In addition to speaking for Found-er’s Day, MSNBC’s Matthews may host a live version of his show “Hardball” from campus.
“That is definitely in the works, and we’re working hard to get that into his contract,” said Ines Tiu from the University’s Alumni and Development Office.
Tiu said that security concerns have prevented Matthews from officially committing.
In the event of a cancellation of the Oct. 8 debate, all of the events scheduled through SU will continue as planned, Ader said.
“Every event we have signed so far is
See STUDENTS, page 4
See MOORE, page 2
By Austen Faggen and News StaffContributing reporter and Staff
WU ‘moves forward’ with debate prep
Students eagerly sign Project Democracy’s “Letter of Enthusiasm” petition in support of the presidential debate.
Matthews, Moore and MTV to visit campus
President Bush has yet to accept the invitation to the presidential debate hosted at Washington Univeristy. Earlier this week, published reports suggested he may be reluctant to attend the town-meeting format debate.
CHUCK KENNEDY | KRT CAMPUS
By Liz Neukirch Senior News Editor
n Events should go on
even if debate is can-
celled, organizers say
See DEBATE, page 4
In the midst of major expansion, Washington University’s KWUR radio station has completed work on a new professional-quality recording studio. KWUR plans to use the new facility to record, edit, and produce interviews, sound clips, live performances, and student music groups.
“The recording facilities at KWUR will improve the quality of our on-air programming and provide an outlet for [student interest] on campus,” said
junior Michael Bortinger, KWUR’s general manager.
The new recording studio is built from top-quality professional equip-ment and features an advanced mixing console, digital recording capabilities, and a powerful Apple G5 computer. While the new facility will be used extensively by KWUR itself, other students will also have a chance to take advantage of the studio. Bortinger explained that while they have yet to fi nalize the terms,
Newly constructed KWUR studio ready for air
See KWUR, page 4
By Matt Rubin Contributing Reporter
n Station aims to improve programming and
provide professional recording equipment
Students petition to save debate
EMILY TOBIAS | STUDENT LIFE
EMILY TOBIAS | STUDENT LIFE
A forum at the SU Senate was held to discuss and pose ques-tions about the possible presidential debate cancellation.
DAVID BRODY | STUDENT LIFE
Michael Bortinger, general manager of KWUR, sits at the controls in the station’s studio. KWUR recently added a studio with new high-tech equipment.
Michael Moore
Chris Matthews
