Black Anthology is an annual student production that explores important issues pertinent to the African-American culture through drama, poetry, dance and music.

This year’s show focused on remembering the tumultuous 1960s that propelled social change through protests and activism. University students nationwide protested unequal treatment and demanded an increase in black students, faculty, and the creation of African-American studies departments.

Senior Diamond Skinner, who directed the show, drew inspiration from the black community at Washington University for this year’s theme.

“I just felt that over the years, black students at Wash. U. started to take their education for granted without really paying homage to the people who within our parents’ generation did all these things so that we can have all these amazing educational opportunities,” Skinner said. “Also, once we started working on the script, the passing of Dean McLeod brought on a whole new meaning to the show because his legacy in everything he did for black students and faculty lives on in each and everyone of us.”

Jonathan Fenderson, a postdoctoral fellow in African and African-American studies at the University, led a pre-show discussion on Saturday. He discussed the continuing struggle for racial equality around the world, and stressed the importance of maintaining open communication about racial issues between students and the administration.

“People like to avoid talking about race by saying we are a post-racial society, but that is far from the truth,” Fenderson said. “Diversity is not a destination, but an ongoing project that needs engagement from both sides, the administration and the students.”

Sophomore Elissabeth Martin liked that this year’s theme was rooted in historical events and addressed some of the current struggles students face, including decreased funding for minority initiative projects.

“Last year’s show was more focused on the dynamics of the black community, but this year’s concept is deeper, more universal,” Martin said.

Held during Black History Month, Black Anthology’s main purpose is to educate people about the rich history of African-American culture while confronting controversial issues such as racism, self-identity and human rights.

For senior Sruti Chivukula, attending the show was her way of supporting not only her friends who performed, but also for a greater social cause.

“Black Anthology is one of the few cultural shows on campus that’s not just purely dance and music,” Chivukula said. “It’s about people and learning about the issues that are affecting us today.”

Freshman Kaitlin McTague used to support Michelle Bachmann but is now leaning toward Romney.

“The problem I have with Gingrich is, first and foremost, he’s been married three times. If the man cannot manage his family, how can we expect him to manage our country? Romney, on the other hand, has been married for 42 years and exhibits the leadership qualities necessary to be president,” McTague said.

Despite Gingrich’s troubles in his personal life, McTague acknowledges that Gingrich may be the Republican’s greatest weapon against incumbent President Barack Obama at this point.

“That being the biggest goal on the table, I could easily be persuaded to vote Gingrich,” McTague said.

Gingrich and Romney had a showdown in Monday’s debate at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., where all four candidates waged personal attacks. Romney accused Gingrich of “influence peddling” because he worked for Freddie Mac as a healthcare policy advocate while receiving payments from health care companies.

It may be unclear who won the Florida debate, but Political Science professor Steven Smith noted it was a disappointed showing for Santorum and Paul.

Smith said this year’s Republican race is particularly interesting.

“Republicans are quite ambivalent about their candidates this year,” Smith said. “The momentum can shift very quickly as result of campaign ads, debates and other factors.”

The Florida primary will take place on Jan. 31, with 50 convention delegates at stake. Florida is known for being a swing state with a large and diverse constituency spread between very rural areas and metropolitan cities; it also has a large immigrant population.

While the Republican Party has yet to hone in on a particular candidate, Gingrich and Romney have emerged as frontrunners—each claiming victory in at least one primary.

Other Republican students have also been forced to change their allegiances. Junior Michael Rosengart, who worked for John Huntsman’s campaign, said he is disappointed in Huntsman’s choice to concede but believes it was the right choice considering the candidate’s small support base.

“Our party’s foremost goal needs to be to defeat President Obama and halt his job-killing agenda, so [Huntsman] stepping aside was the right move. My hope is that he’ll find a way to stay relevant over the next couple of years because I think he’ll make a first-class president one day,” Rosengart said.

Rosengart said he has yet to be sold by either Gingrich or Romney.

“What I do know is that either Governor Romney or Speaker Gingrich could be doing a better job as president than President Obama,” Rosengart said.

Freshman Dan Kronthal was also in favor of Huntsman before he dropped out. Kronthal now supports Romney.

“I think Romney has the business background and organization skills necessary to revitalize the economy,” Kronthal said. “I also just don’t trust Gingrich.”

The next primary, after Florida’s, will take place in Nevada on Feb. 4.

The International Pre-health Society (IPS) aims to provide students with information about various career fields related to health and to raise awareness of global health issues.

Senior Dae Keun Suh and 2010 graduate Chris Jonguk Chung founded the group last sermester. Chung is currently a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Dental School and Suh aspires to become a cardiologist or orthopedic surgeon.

Though the name of the group may be slightly misleading, IPS welcomes all students who are interested in health-related careers, be it a medical doctor, physical therapist or veterinarian. There are currently around 100 members of the club.

“Initially, our focus was on international students who wanted to go to medical school, but since the application process itself is no different for internationals [than for] non-internationals, we later decided to broaden our perspective to include everyone who is pre-health,” Suh said.

Collaborating with the Washington University School of Medicine, IPS provides a Premed Peer Mentoring Program (PPMP) where undergraduate students are matched with current medical students. The goal of this program is to foster a long-term, personal relationship to guide undergrads through the process of preparing for medical school. Thus far, 40 medical students have been matched with 60 undergrads.

“I’m really grateful for this mentorship program,” junior Yejin Kim said. “The advice and information you get is extremely relevant, and my mentor gave me some very helpful perspective, even in our first meeting.” Kim is an international pre-med student.

Throughout the semester, IPS will also host several lectures given by various healthcare professionals, professors and faculty.

In addition, IPS plans fundraising events to raise awareness for global health crises. One event IPS is working on involves playing soccer to raise money for Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization that uses the positive and unifying power of soccer to provide youth in Africa with the education, skills and support conducive to living HIV-free.

Furthermore, IPS is dedicated to service. Last semester, IPS teamed up with the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at the Medical School to give free Hepatitis C screenings. Over 50 people, most of whom were uninsured, were screened and given follow-up support.

A free educational resource supported by Apple’s iTunes, iTunes U gives member universities their own site to manage and distribute audio content, video content and PDF files to their students, as well as to anyone with Internet access.

Student groups, the admissions office and professors would be able to upload media files and also be able to control who has access to them.

Although Washington University does not currently subscribe to iTunes U, Student Union and a group of freshmen who worked on the project during the Leading Wash. U. Style pre-orientation program are making it a priority to change that.

“I think iTunes U could be an invaluable medium because students would benefit by having a consolidated resource and the outside community could receive an enticing glimpse of the Wash. U. community,” said Josh Aiken, a freshman who participated in the project during the pre-orientation.

Supporters believe that if the University were to create an iTunes page, it would allow student groups to publicize events online and thus reach the student population more effectively. Furthermore, it would create a shared network of knowledge and experiences for professors, students, alumni, prospective students, staff and the outside community.

“An iTunes U page will help improve the University’s public image and reputation,” said freshman Michelle Zhang, another student who collaborated on the project during pre-orientation. “With better public reputation, we can attract even more speakers that will lead to more uploads, increased viewership on iTunes and ultimately, an even higher recognition for the school.”

More than 600 universities around the world already use iTunes U, including Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Berkeley.

Since there is a minimum of 150 media files needed to create an iTunes U page, SU is in the process of raising student interest and contacting student groups and administrators about the project to collect the initial content.

Other issues to be resolved include concerns about copyright laws, determining guidelines for future content and raising funds to maintain the page and attract guest speakers.

Potential videocasts may include the Assembly Series lectures, Martin Luther King commemoration, graduation speakers, virtual tours of campus, student performances and undergraduate research.

“I really hope Wash. U. implements iTunes U, because then students will be able to access lectures and performances they might have missed due to classes or schedule conflicts,” sophomore Carolyn Carpenter said. “My parents back home would also love to watch the video casts.”

Supporters of the Loop trolley project were ecstatic this July to learn that their dream of constructing a 2.2 mile trolley line on the Delmar Loop is coming closer to fruition, thanks to a $24.99 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The grant is funded by the Urban Circulator Program and aims to increase public transportation in cities. St. Louis was one of only five cities selected to receive the grant.

The Loop Trolley Co. (LTC) is a local nonprofit headed by Blueberry Hill Restaurant owner Joe Edwards.

After LTC failed to procure a $51 million TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in a series of fundraising setbacks earlier this year, the newfound aid comes as an encouraging windfall.

“It’s just wonderful news,” Edwards said. “The Loop trolley will be a valuable asset for all of St. Louis because it will inspire and draw economic investment, stabilize neighborhoods, and attract tourism.”

Additionally, voters living in the Delmar and DeBaliviere area have passed a one-cent sales tax last year that will generate $400,000 to $500,000 annually for the trolley.

With the grant and tax initiatives accounted for, LTC still needs to fundraise about $8 million through donations in order to cover the full estimated start-up cost of $44 million.

According to LTC, the benefits of bringing trolleys back to the Loop are many. Because the Loop Trolley will run from Trinity Avenue down Delmar Blvd. and turn right on DeBaliviere Blvd., it will connect two existing MetroLink Stations to the attractions in the Loop as well as Forest Park.

Edwards also maintains that since the trolleys would be electric-battery hybrids, the system would be a green alternative to transportation on the Loop and would create pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.

“With the trolleys, fewer people would have to rely on their cars or deal with the costs of driving, and I think that will help out the young people tremendously,” Edwards said.

Supporters believe that having trolleys on the Loop will boost the area’s residential, commercial and recreational development.

“We already know of two to three new conventions that will be held in St. Louis thanks in part to the excitement of the trolleys. Hotels in downtown St. Louis can also benefit from the added tourism,” Edwards said.

Washington University is also an advocate of the Loop trolley project. The University has consistently expressed its interest over the years in the continued development and vibrancy of the Loop.

“The Loop …. is an important asset to the University.  As such, the University has supported it’s stabilization and organic growth in a number of important ways,” Cheryl Adelstein, the Director of Community Relations and Local Government Affairs, wrote in a statement.

Despite its support of growth of the Loop in general through acquiring properties, the University has made no financial commitment to the trolley project.

Although riders will have to pay a fee to ride the trolley, Edwards hopes LTC can collaborate with Metro to create a seamless public transportation system. LTC projects that ground will be broken on the project by late 2011, and the trolley will be open for public use by 2012.

If the bill is passed, the police will have authority to seize blood samples from suspected drunken drivers without a warrant.

Approved by the Missouri House earlier this month, the new bill calls for a drastic overhaul in the way intoxicated drivers are punished and repeat offenders are tracked. Drunk-driving cases will be judged with more severe consequences and in state courts instead of municipal courts.

Rep. Bryan Stevenson, R-Joplin, the bill’s sponsor, believes that the current laws are insufficient and deadly. He hopes that if the bill is passed, the harsher consequences will encourage more problematic drinkers to seek treatment.

The bill is the product of a 2009 Post Dispatch investigation that found that St. Louis-area police, prosecutors and judges fail to adequately punish drunken drivers. After the investigation concluded, Gov. Jay Nixon called for dramatic changes to a broken system.

“There are simply too many gaps in our current system,” Nixon said in a statement in December. “The way we handle drunken-driving cases in Missouri is broken. We must take bold and decisive steps to reform the way DWI cases are dealt with. We have a duty to protect Missouri families by improving every aspect of DWI enforcement, from the traffic stops that initiate cases to the sentences handed out by judges and even the way records of offenders are kept.”

Among other measures, the bill requires drivers with blood alcohol levels of at least .15 to spend 48 hours in jail and of at least .20 to spend at least five days in jail.

Also, all municipal judges are required to complete courses on state drunk-driving laws and adopt written policies for their courts to report all DWI case dispositions to a central databank.

Moreover, the driver’s license revocation period will increase from one to two years for a person who refuses to submit to any blood-alcohol test. Despite the augmented severity in punishment, there is one bright ray of hope: a drunk driver who does not reoffend may have his record expunged after 10 years.

However, the bill’s trumpeted reception has not been without opposition. Civil Rights activists as well as some Democrats in the state legislature are calling the bill unconstitutional for its warrantless powers.

Student support of the bill was also divided .

“Forcing blood to be drawn is a clear violation of our constitutional rights. Even though the bill does punish repeat offenders more harshly, it neglects the underlying problem, which is their alcoholism. Even if a drunk driver’s license is suspended for an increased amount of time, most repeat offenders ignore that anyway, so I don’t really see the real issue being solved. This bill, if passed, would be a tyranny to the rest of society,” said sophomore Sheri Balogun.

Other students seem more supportive of the measures.

“Drunk driving is a serious hazard to society, and I’m glad that the state of Missouri is making changes to more proactively combat the problem. Sure, I can see how the bill can be seen as unconstitutional, but sometimes, individual sacrifices must be made for the benefit of the greater population,” freshman Ryan Wong said.

Earlier this month, two students at Cornell University took their own lives by “gorging,” or leaping off a bridge into the vast gorges. The suicides have contributed to the perception that Cornell has a higher-than-average suicide rate. Another student, a freshman, was found at the bottom of Fall Creek Gorge last month, and his death was also ruled a suicide.

Suicides and violence related to mental illness have been on the rise on college campuses across the nation over the years. For instance, in the Virginia Tech massacre of 2007, student Seung-Hui Cho opened fire at Virginia Tech, killing 32 people and wounding 25 others. He suffered from severe anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.

“I think that depression and suicide are the largest health issues facing college students at this time,” said Alan Glass, director of Washington University’s Student Health Services and a member of the American College Health Association’s board of directors. “Universities have realized that more and more resources are going to need to be focused on these areas.”

Although the causes of this increase in mental illness among college students are manifold and unclear, reasons likely include academic pressure, transition difficulties and financial stress due to the economic recession.

“Academics can be a major source of stress, especially at a top institution like Wash. U.,” sophomore Sheri Balogun said. “The world has gotten so much more competitive, and there’s a lot of self-inflicted pressure as well as parental pressure to get into a selective university and excel.”

This pressure to succeed affects students at all class levels in the University.

“We [freshmen] come to college not knowing what to expect, and there’s definitely a culture shock—everything is so different, and we don’t have the immediate support of our families like we used to during high school,” freshman Timothy Han said. “Classes are much harder, and the students you’re competing against were probably at the top of their graduating high school classes, so the curve can be harsh.”

Financial strains can also contribute to students’ stress. Since the economic recession, university endowments have decreased significantly, making it more difficult to grant scholarships and financial aid to students in need.

A depressed or suicidal student may exhibit symptoms such as self-harm, low self-esteem, antisocial behavior, alcohol or drug abuse and despondency. One key to helping out such individuals is to help them to realize that their situation is not permanent and that there is hope for change.

Glass said not all universities are doing enough to aid their students in dealing with this debilitating health issue.

“Colleges and universities need to increase services and resources focused on mental health issues,” Glass said. “They also need to provide easier access to mental health services and do more outreach programs on campus. Every student who has depression and anxiety issues does not show up at the counseling center.”

Lee Beau WUSA Jose Antonio Sanchez gets excited as the incoming freshman class enters the Athlectic Center for convocation. WUSA applications are due this week. (Matt Mitgang | Office of Orientation)

As the Office of Orientation prepares for its annual Washington University Student Associate selection process, the relatively young program seems to have been successful in helping freshmen and transfer students with their transition into college life.

The WUSA selection process is becoming increasingly competitive, and the Office of Orientation expects to see a rise from last year’s approximately 300 applications. There are only around 60 WUSA spots each year.

Implemented in the fall of 2008, the program (WUSA) was created to help new students with their academic, personal, cultural and social integration into the Wash. U. community. The role of a WUSA is to serve as a dependable resource for incoming students to make their first year a fun and positive experience.

Prior to the WUSA program, there were Orientation Ambassadors (OAs), but unlike a WUSA, an OA’s position was only a weeklong commitment during the first week of school. The semester-long bonds created between WUSAs and their freshman floors did not exist.

Each year, two WUSAs are assigned to every freshman floor, and their responsibilities include spending a minimum of an hour per week on the floor, maintaining a floor academic resource bulletin and social calendar, and attending freshman floor meetings.

“Being a WUSA has been a very worthwhile experience for me because it expands your social and professional sphere,” said sophomore Jacob Witt, a WUSA for Eliot House 1. “I’ve made some lasting friendships with the people on my floor. There is a certain amount of patience and time commitment involved, but it’s fun, so I don’t notice.”

WUSAs say they personally gain a lot from the experience.

“Being a WUSA is important to many people just because they’re representatives for the rest of campus,” sophomore WUSA Parker Brogdon said. “Anyone who enjoys their place here would want to show it off.”

The WUSA program is increasing in popularity.

“The feedback we get each year from the freshmen regarding their WUSAs is very positive, so we want to encourage as many people to apply as possible—not just the freshmen, but also sophomores and juniors,” said sophomore Spencer Goodman, orientation executive board recruitment chair and WUSA for Lee Hall 1.

Many freshmen say they love their WUSAs and feel that they have improved the freshman year experience.

“I think that the WUSAs are extremely valuable to the freshman experience, both [through] the activities that they provide for the floor and also by the relationships that they build with the members of the floor,” freshman Nate Brodell said. “I think that having RAs [is] important, but the WUSAs can provide a different dynamic that is crucial to the freshman experience. I love my WUSAs.”

Other freshmen find the program to be less successful.

“They’re nice, but I need only point at the calendar in the hallway to state how relevant they are to the floor right now,” freshmen Francis Wu said. “I like my WUSAs and find them fun to be around, but they’ve never seemed to become as much of a fixture in the community as we would’ve liked, which I’m assuming is due to their busy schedules.”

The freshman experience, molded in part by the residential advisors and WUSAs, depends on many factors. The success of the WUSA program, and even the RA program, varies greatly depending on the individual.

“With both programs it comes down to the person, because there are good and bad WUSAs and there are good and bad RAs, and the position is only as successful as the person who carries it,” said junior Dithu Rajaraman, an RA and a former WUSA. “The teamwork of the RA and the WUSA is only as effective as the camaraderie that the two people share.”

Goodman also noted that in the coming years, there will be a greater focus on the yearlong commitment aspect of the WUSA position.

“The program is continuously evolving to better meet the needs of the freshmen,” Goodman said. “We learn from our mistakes and improve for the future.”

Current WUSAs shared Goodman’s sentiments.

“I can definitely see the WUSAs having a more active role in freshman programming and working more closely with the RAs,” Witt said.

The application process consists of an online application form, individual interview and group interview.

Her name is Roxxxy, and she is the world’s premiere female sex robot.

“She doesn’t vacuum or cook, but she does almost everything else,” said her inventor, Douglas Hines, who made Roxxxy’s debut in January at the Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The sex toy industry, globally worth more than $15 billion, has never seen anything like Roxxxy. There are blow-up dolls and other robots, but she is the closest replacement for true human companionship, and for $7,000 she will be someone’s friend forever.

Beneath her soft silicone skin, Roxxxy is enabled by a computer that features voice recognition and speech synthesis, among other software. The customer can even choose Roxxxy’s personality, as she comes preloaded with five different personalities like Rigid Farrah and Wild Wendy.

Hines, a computer scientist and former Bell Labs engineer, is a self-proclaimed happily married man from Lincoln Park, N.J., who merely wanted to find a marketable outlet for his artificial intelligence expertise.

Roxxxy will not be available for delivery for several months, but Hines is taking pre-orders through his Web site,

TrueCompanion.com, where 4,000 men have already signed up.

“They’re like, ‘I can’t wait to meet her,’” Hines said. “It’s almost like the anticipation of a first date.”

According to Grace Lee, spokeswoman for the AEE porn industry convention, Roxxxy garnered a lot of attention.

“Roxxxy generated a lot of buzz at AEE,” Lee said. “The prevailing sentiment of everyone I talked to about Roxxxy is ‘version 1.0,’ but people were fascinated by the concept, and it caused them to rethink the possibilities of ‘sex toys.’”

Roxxxy’s exterior is made from hypoallergenic silicone cast over a structural skeleton. Although she cannot move by herself, her body is pliable and can be bent into almost any position. Hines employed a female model to create Roxxxy’s anatomically perfect mold.

The robot functions on a rechargeable battery that lasts about three hours for every charge. The electrical cord plugs into her back.

Roxxxy is able to have conversations because when she “hears” someone speak, the computer converts the words to text and then cross-references it against a database of hundreds of fitting responses. Roxxxy’s selected response, which was prerecorded by an unidentified radio host, is then heard through a loudspeaker under her wig.

To date, Roxxxy is only available in English, but Hines is in the process of creating Japanese and Spanish versions in addition to a male version named Rocky. He can even personalize each Roxxxy for extra charge by recording specific dialogue as requested by the customer. In other words, one Roxxxy can be a movie buff while another is an expert in organic chemistry.

“Everything you say to her is processed. It’s very near real time, almost without delay,” Hines said of Roxxxy’s ability to talk. “To make it as realistic as possible, she has different dialogue at different times. She talks in her sleep.”

Roxxxy’s closest competitor in the U.S. is the Realdoll, which is cheaper (about $5,500) but mute. Hines believes that no other sex robot can offer the same emotional connection as a Roxxxy. His main target consumer group is socially awkward and older men who have trouble meeting women.

Although Roxxxy is a new product, the concept of wanting to increase sexual pleasure is not unique.

In the medical arena, vaginal cosmetic surgery to increase female pleasure is gaining popularity among women. Most of these surgeries are risky and uncovered by insurance, and have no published studies on their effectiveness, however.

One procedure is called Vaginal Rejuvenation and it comes with a price tag of approximately $7,000. It involves tightening of the vagina for older women who feel too loose to enjoy sex.

Another procedure is Labiaplasty, which costs around $6,000, and aims to correct the size or asymmetry of the inner or outer labia. Uneven lips are very common and normal, however.

Women can also have their hymen repaired for $5,000 to experience the feeling of losing virginity again.

With the advent of technological and medical innovation, attitudes toward sex in the 21st century are clearly far from what they used to be just five decades ago.

The new sales tax measure, Proposition A, calls for a half-cent sales tax increase in St. Louis County to support MetroLink’s operation, expansion and restoration.

On average, a state contributes approximately 23 percent of its budget for public transit. Missouri currently contributes less than one percent to the Metro.

Proposition M, a similar tax measure, failed last April by 3 percent or 16,000 votes. Nearly 50,000 people who voted in the election did not vote for Proposition M. Consequently, Metro operations were cut drastically. They were then reinstated through $12 million in state and federal funding during August. Since that funding runs out in May, Proposition A is important if Metro is to avoid cutbacks.

If passed, the tax measure is expected to generate $75 million for Metro. MetroLink will use the extra revenue in a three-phase, 30-year plan to finance both the immediate and long-term goals for transit upgrades and development.

The plan in the first five years is to restore service that was cut in March 2009, improve amenities for a more convenient and pleasurable Metro experience, begin planning light rail and commuter rail transit expansion and implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. The five- to 10-year plan will be devoted to constructing light rail, BRT and transit centers. Long-term goals include continued construction along with technological and strategic land-use research.

The coalition is composed of citizens from all over the county, including the students and faculty of various universities such as Forest Park Community College, Saint Louis University, Washington University and Webster University.

Chancellor Mark Wrighton, who believes that public transit is critical to the vitality of St. Louis, is a major proponent of the proposition. Thus far, Washington University has contributed a total of $50,000, with $25,000 going toward last year’s Proposition M campaign and another $25,000 for this year’s campaign.

“The Metro is very important because so many people without cars depend on it,” sophomore Sheri Balogun said. “For example, most undergraduates like me don’t have a car, so without the Metro we would not be able to take advantage of all that St. Louis has to offer. Also, limited public transit means the use of more cars, which is not environmentally friendly.”

Other students agree with Balogun on the importance of the Metro to Wash. U.’s students.

“I think the Metro’s a big way for students to get around the city, and it’s important for students to be able to get off campus,” freshman Marilee Fisher said.

Generally, voter turnout for an off-year April election in St. Louis County is between 15 and 20 percent. In order for Proposition A to pass, 40,000 to 50,000 votes will be needed. The coalition will focus a major part of their efforts on channeling college campus activism and getting as many students to vote as possible.

The coalition stresses the importance of getting registered to vote before the March 10 deadline. If the voter has moved within the country since the last election, he must change his address. In addition, the coalition provides organizer training and human resources.

Senior Sam Shevick, who probably will vote for Proposition A, hopes that many Wash. U. students will turn out at the election.

“I think [many students] might [vote], but [it] depends how much visibility there is on campus because I think they do use the Metro…it depends on how much word is put out there,” Shevick said.

More information on Proposition A can be found on movingtransitforward.org. To get involved with the campaign, contact Liz Kramer at Kramer.liz@gmail.com.