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Volume 42 - Issue 17 - Friday, February 2, 2007

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News Briefs By Kyle Kamischke “Great minds create” Ryan Schultz positive im- News Editor pact of Rolls’s Software glitch engines on n Friday, January 26, the war ef- worth what? Rose-Hulman played fort. One Ohost to Steven F. Dw- story was of A man named Stephen Wilkinson was yer, Chief Operating Officer a tank crew playing the fifty-cent slots at a casino of Rolls-Royce. Dwyer spoke that took a in Philadelphia when a screen on the to a nearly-filled E-104 about wrong turn machine flashed and told him he won Rolls-Royce’s recent technical during the $102,000. Two casino attendants came accomplishments as well as Gulf War and, over and congratulated him and a third general, and sometimes un- thanks to a one was supposed to come with a check. conventional, career advice. Rolls engine Instead, Wilkinson was told after a half Dwyer began his presenta- in their tank, hour wait that the casino was running tion by showing a Rolls-Royce were able a software test and he shouldn’t have Indianapolis promotional vid- to out-ma- won that money. He was offered two free eo, which showcased the en- neuver and meals at the casino buffet instead. Later gineering and manufacturing out-flank the that same night, he was contacted by the of Rolls-Royce, as well as their surrounding Ryan Schultz / Rose Thorn CEO of the casino and was told there was turbines in action on many of Iraqi tanks. Steven F. Dwyer, Chief Operation Officer of Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, speaks clearly a human error and they would the ships and aircraft that fea- The other to students about the advancements Rolls-Royce has made in propulsion and fully pay the jackpot winnings. They even ture these engines. After the story told of the ethics of the professional world. threw in eight free meals due to the mis- video, Dwyer proceeded to il- an airman understanding. After taxes, Wilkinson will lustrate many of Rolls’s most who had receive about $76,000. important technical achieve- to fly more than 20 missions you should be able to take care spective to be able to see the ments. This technical portion in less than 40 days and was of those things…and don’t let big picture of your career when included a venerable alphabet able to successfully complete anybody tell you otherwise.” in the twilight of life. Dwyer Mooninites cause soup of historically significant each one due to the reliability Dwyer also downplayed the also spoke briefly about ethics, aircraft: the JSF, Global Hawk, of Rolls’s turbine in their air- importance of an MBA in re- saying to “give one-hundred C-130J, C-130H, C-27S, E-2C plane. gards to advancement in the percent all the time,” and to bomb scare Hawkeye, P-3 Orion, C-2, V-22 After the technical achieve- business world, “I don’t have “[leave] things stronger than In Boston, several bomb squads were Osprey, ERJ-135/ERJ-145, Ci- ment part of the presentation one (an MBA), but a bunch of you found them.” called in when citizens noticed suspi- tation X, and Bell 407, as well was finished, Dwyer gave ca- people working for me do.” Student reaction to the talk cious looking light-boards that displayed as the DDG 51 and DDG 1000 reer advice to the audience, “Go for the unknown,” he was positive. Adam Ford, a a Mooninite character from Aqua Teen warships. some of it unique and counter said, but gave this caution: junior mechanical engineer, Hunger Force. Two bridges were closed in Throughout his presenta- to commonly held preconcep- “There is a price you will pay… said “The company seems to response to the threat. Turner Broadcast- tion, Dwyer emphasized the tions. “Family first wins if you you will remember every fail- have strong family values.” Jon ing Co., which owns the rights to the televi- impact of Rolls’s products on pick the right company,” ex- ure and forget your successes.” Vonk, another junior mechan- sion show, stated that the battery-operated the war effort and keeping plained Dwyer, “we’re family He continued by encouraging ical engineer said, “I liked it. It light boards were part of a viral marketing our men and women safe. He at work…you shouldn’t have the elimination of this natural (Rolls-Royce) looks like a good campaign. A Boston police spokeswoman told two stories illustrating the to miss the birth of your son… tendency and developing per- company to work for.” said the incidents were “a colossal waste of money.” Turner Broadcasting said the devices had already been in place for up to three weeks in several other cities such as Students and faculty discuss Rose Chicago, IL. The broadcasting company is working closely with the police to ensure Chris Casillas Overall, there were 17 top- student involvement process, there somebody on the wait- that all the light-boards are found and re- Staff Writer ics brought up; approximate- and I feel that they should talk ing list for the class, but that moved. ly 14 of them were discussed with him.” student is on the waiting list n Tuesday, the Blue amongst the group. Brad Munchel, a junior for another class, and it just Key Honor Society John O’Grady, a junior chemical engineering stu- goes on and on. We would Lawmaker wants Ohosted its Student/ chemical engineering stu- dent, discussed the possibil- like to work this out for our Faculty Dialogue in the Fac- dent, brought up the first ity of having a waiting list for students, but we don’t know to ban incadescent ulty/Staff Dining Room. Ste- topic, which was the Promo- students when they register. how to avoid the domino ef- phen Lewis, President of Blue tion/Tenure/Retention (PTR) “Other schools have a wait fect. It’s hard to prioritize Key, introduced what the talk committee. “The one point list for other classes, and it these type of things.” bulbs was and how it was presented I’ll be focusing on is the stu- doesn’t have to apply to the Emily Albert, on the behalf A lawmaker in California announced for people that were unfamil- dent/professor evaluations core classes, but it might be of another absent member, on Wednesday that he wants to make iar with the process. “[With a] which are rated heavily. I feel useful for the humanities and brought up how advisors the state the first to outlaw incandescent proactive approach the school there should be someway a electives.” email their students their lights. This is part of an initiative to lower has towards things, it’s hard to little less rigid in which the Tim Prickel, Registrar, re- pins instead of actually dis- energy use and the production of green- come up with things to talk students could be involved.” sponded, “We have looked cussing any of the classes house gases. The lawmaker argues that, about,” finished Lewis. Bill Eccles, Professor of into that and have talked to with them. “Incandescent lightbulbs were first devel- The way the talk functioned Electrical and Computer En- the department heads about Eccles, responded, “I’m oped almost 125 years ago…[and] they re- was for each member of Blue gineering, addressed this that. It’s one of those dom- an advisor for freshmen this main incredibly inefficient.” He wants the Key to present a topic they felt comment, “I think the impor- ino things, where a student year. I’m going to look at bulbs to be replaced with compact fluo- was relevant to be researched, tant thing about what is pres- chooses to get on a waiting midterm grades and grades rescent lightbulbs (CFLs). A 20-watt CFL presented it at the talk, and ently going on is there has list, if it’s a required class, from last quarter. It’s good produces the same amount of light as a then the floor was opened up been a question raised about they are going to get into the to say ‘nice job keep it up’. 75-watt incandescent bulb. They also last to discussion. The topics pre- the process. There is a com- class. If they are doing this for Them meeting with me is 13 times longer. The Environmental Pro- sented by the student mem- mittee that is headed by Dr. an elective, and a spot opens part of what Rose-Hulman is tection Agency has not given any opinion bers were suggestions for McKinney, which is looking up, how do we know if that to me… somebody cares.” on the bill, but recommends CFLs. improvements and changes at the PTR process. I would student wants to drop the around campus. presume there would be a class to avoid an overload? Is Continued on Page 3...

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Student/faculty dialogue, Luma, Gaffigan, Epic What’s hot and what’s Suuuuuppp- “What a ‘Goobag?’” SGA stuff Movie not, Chinese missiles peeerrrrrbbbboooow- wwwlllll!!! Page 3 Pages 4 - 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 2 EVENTS & CLASSIFIEDS The Rose Thorn Friday Saturday February 2 3

Upcoming Blue Friday •Rifle, University of Ken- •Student Performing tucky, Rifle Range, Cook Arts Series, Step Afrika, Stadium, 9 a.m. Hatfield Hall Theater, •Men’s Basketball, vs. 8 p.m. Transylvania University, community events •Community Theatre of Hulbert Arena, 3 p.m. Terre Haute presents •Rose Drama Club, 24 “Hello Dolly”, 25th & Hour Play Festival, Kahn Washington St, 8 p.m. Room, Hulman Memorial Union, 8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

•Community Theatre of •Old-fashioned maple •Campus blood drive, Kahn •Women’s Basketball, vs. •Diversity Council Mul- •ISU Music Showcase, •Performing Arts Series, Terre Haute presents syrup making, Praire Room, Hulman Memorial College of Mount St. Jo- timedia Presentation, Hulman Center, 7:30 Mojo & The Bayou “Hello Dolly”, 25th & Creek Park, Terre Haute, Union, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tues- seph, Hulbert Arena, Sports “American Pictures,” p.m. Gypies, Hatfield Hall Washington St, 2:30 p.m. lasts all week day and Wednesday and Recreation Featuring Danish Im- Theater, 8 p.m. •Super Bowl Celebration, Center, 7:30 p.m. migrant Jacob Holdt, •Women’s & Men’s Vonderschmitt Dining Hatfield Hall Theater, Basketball, vs. Defiance Room, Hulman Union, 4:30 p.m. College, Hulbert Arena, 5-10 p.m. Sports and Recreation Engineering Week Center, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $6.50/hr Work Study Positions Available Now Rose Thorn Business Manager and Assistant Advertising Manager Business Managers will: ~No Experience Required! ~Manage important finances ~On-Campus Opportunity! ~Work with billing/accts payable ~Paid Training! ~On-Campus Opportunity! Asst. Advertising Mangers will: ~Flexible Hours! ~Communicate with advertisers ~Great Resume Builder! ~Design graphic advertisements Email resume to [email protected] Classifieds

Trail’s End Cafe 40 House for rent United Campus Ministries Menu features homeade cooking, desserts, and dai- 3 & 4-5 bd., spacious, quiet for study, EXTRA NICE! Campus & Community Luncheon Series begins ly specials. Close to campus. Dine in, carry out, or Call 232-6977 after 11 am. Please leave ph #. Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. at call ahead and we will have your order ready. Show United Campus Ministries, 321 N 7th Street, Terre your Rose ID and get 10% off. 6710 E. Wabash Ave. Haute. The theme of this semester’s series is “Envi- 877-4002. ronmental Dilemmas: No Pain, No Gain?” The top- Three bedroom apartment ics of the four presentations will be (Feb. 7) “Food Large, furnished, three bedroom apartment avail- and Water” presented by Ms. Ann Bunch, Dean of Sharp Flats, LLC able Summer or Fall quarter. Nine or twelve month the School of Christian Mission for the South Indi- lease. $660 includes all utilities. Contact Dr. Dit- ana Conference of the United Methodist Church; Now renting for 2007-2008 school year. Conve- teon (CL104, Box 171, ext. 8247 or 299-5182. (Feb. 14) “Energy” presented by Dr. Janet Clark, As- nient and affordable housing. Some availability sistance Professor of Chemistry at Saint Mary of the now. Sharp Flats East is just a short walk from Rose Woods College; (Feb. 21) “Environment & Poverty” with efficiencies, studios, and one bedroom units 1-5 bedroom rentals presented by Sr. Anne Sullivan, S.P., Director of the and short-term leases. Our downtown properties Now renting 1-5 bedrooms. Summer or Fall. $310- White Violet Center for Eco-Justice; and (Feb. 28) are located on or near 6th St., and feature 1-9 bed- “Community & Stewardship” presented by Dr. Jack room units. Check us out at www.sharpflats.com. $550. Some utilities included. No pets. Gibson Apts. 234-4884. Leonard, Director of Environmental Management (812) 877-1146. sharpfl[email protected]. Institute in Indianapolis. This is a brown bag lunch and discussion series. The public is invited.

Editorial Staff The Rose Thorn Thorn Staff Writers Jon Ogilvie James Zhou Editor-in-Chief Lissa Avery CM 5037, 5500 Wabash Ave. Philip Becker Andrew Klusman News Editor Ryan Schultz Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999 Jessica Rogers Rachel Howser Opinions Editor Aaron Meles Phone:(812)877-8255 Fred Webber Entertainment Editor Phillip Meiser Fax: (812)877-8166 Jim Sedoff Sports Editor Mike Ferguson David Chen E-mail: [email protected] Humor Editor Gregory Weir Phillip Meiser Layout Manager Andrea Brown http://www.rose-hulman.edu/thorn Matthew Melton Copy Editor OPEN Kyle Kamischke Photo Editor Ken Meyer “Working to keep the Rose-Hulman community informed Tiffany Parrott by providing an accurate and Chris Casillas dependable source for news and information.” Cartoonists Erin Hudson Administrative Staff Luke Plummer Advertising Manager Richard Ballard The Rose Thorn is published on Fridays first through ninth week each quarter. Asst. Advertising Mgr. Tyler Price Photographers Christina Davis Business Manager OPEN Joseph Barlan Webmaster Jonathan Ziebell Andrew Carlson Advisor Richard House Albert Mui The Rose Thorn welcomes and encourages comments from its readers. We request that all letters to the editor be less than 600 words in length. THE DEADLINE FOR CONTENT SUBMISSION IS 5 P.M. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION All content should be submitted to [email protected] or to the Rose Thorn Office (Hulman Memorial Union room 249). The editors reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, length, and factual errors. The editors reserve the right to accept content changes submitted after deadline. All letters must contain the writer’s signature (electronic form is acceptable) and contact information (e-mail address and/or phone number). The views expressed in the Rose Thorn are those of the original author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Rose Thorn staff or Rose-Hulman community. Friday, February 2, 2007 NEWS 3 Dialogue, from Custodial Services going green Fred Webber changes have been overseen by alls (paper wipers), since Decem- Staff Writer Campbell and Rohan Talwar, ber 1, 2006 we have eliminated Manager of Custodial Services. the use of this product by using ose-Hulman’s Custodial Among the reasons motivating the microfiber cloths,” explained Page 1 Services is taking a step to- the changes were the health and Capmbell. Rwards running a healthier, safety of ‘Customers and Staff’, a This switch over has no sig- more environmentally friendly reduction in waste and byprod- nificant budgetary impact on the Adam Ballard, a junior chemi- medical and mechanical en- campus. The changes are in ac- ucts (such as air contaminants), school. “By purchasing concen- cal engineering student, brought gineer, addressed the parking cordance with Green Seal, which and a commitment to environ- trated chemicals which are then up the topic of how this is a pe- situation at the Union. “One according to Jake Campbell, mental stewardship. Changes in- diluted for use the cost to use destrian campus. “It’s really nice handicap spot, it’s really inconve- Manager of Custodial Services, clude eliminating the use of aero- Green Seal certified products will for students to be able to walk nient to park at the union when is a “non-profit, third-party or- sols to increase indoor air quality, not increase our annual cost,” from their dorms to their classes people visit, like at homecoming. ganization devoted to environ- ceasing to use bleach and vinegar, said Campbell. or labs or whatever. I’ve been no- The current situation is to park mental standard setting, product and using microfiber cloths to re- These changes do not affect ticing a lot of people speeding, in either the SRC or Speed park- certification, and public educa- duce paper towel waste. “Since all buildings on campus: Facili- and so have my friends, and there ing lots. Any thoughts on how to tion. These standards affect what implementing the use of micro- ties only serves some buildings, just seems to be the problem with address the union parking situa- cleaning, floor care, paper, and fiber cloths our roll towel usage which include academic, admin- getting run over everyday. It’s ei- tion?” hand soap products we use, as has decreased by 40%. From June istrative, and Aleph Park build- ther new people who don’t know Spary responded, “The lack well as our cleaning techniques 1, 2006 to December 1, 2006 we ings maintained by Facilities Op- the campus, or people who just of parking here is bad and there and the equipment we use.” The used approximately 10,080 Wyp- erations Custodial Services. don’t pay attention to things. An- is no quick solution. The area other suggestion: speed bumps in around the Union is the loading the high traffic area, like around dock so there is no parking.” Triangle’s SADD Games the union, so the delivery trucks Eric Volz, a senior mechanical don’t come flying up. Perhaps engineering student, discussed look into culverts.” sentiments towards Countdown Wayne Spary, Vice President for to Commencement. “I think it’s Facilities Operations, responded, fun and very informative. The “I’d rather install speed tables. timing on the events that happen Signage might not make any could be a little different. The first difference. We have been able is ‘Understanding and Evaluating to put sidewalks in, but people Your Offer’; this would be most won’t walk on the sidewalks, and helpful following or in conjunc- people won’t drive slowly even if tion with the fall career fair. [The they are told to do this.” next is] ‘A Place We Call Home, Edward Mottel, Associate Pro- Buying Versus Renting,’ I would fessor of Chemistry, had addi- like to have this happen before Photos by Christina Davis, text courtesy Triangle Fraternity tional comments about this, “Fig- the winter/spring quarter.” The Second Annual Triangle Students Against Destructive Decisions ure out a penalty to impose on Kaleena Dale, Assistant Direc- (S.A.D.D.) Games was held on Saturday, January 21 this year. The people. Most people don’t stop tor of Alumni Affairs, responded event educated 65 students from five local middle schools about anyways at stop signs, so it’s re- with, “We moved things up from the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and demonstrated the ability to ally hard to figure out something last year, and we can definitely have a good time without putting oneself at risk. The evening con- to do for this when people don’t do them anytime and it’s not a sisted of a speaker, various activities such as frisbee archery and a obey the laws.” problem. Thank you for that sug- relay race, pizza, and a myriad raffles to give away prizes from local Jennifer Gordon, a junior bio- gestion.” establishments.

SGA Executive Positions Available for Next Quarter

Are you interested in taking on Parliamentarian – The Parlia- stronger role on campus? Are mentarian is to read Robert’s you responsible and enjoy offer- Rules of Order in order to advise

ing great opportunities for your the Vice President and senate on Advertisement fellow students? If so, then an parliamentary procedure. He/She SGA executive committee posi- also works to improve the SGA tion is for you! Constitution when deemed neces- Senate Update The Student Government Association of Rose-Hulman sary. The Student Government Associa- Below you will find a list of the tion held a meeting on Tuesday, six remaining SGA executive Publicity (Public Relations) January 30. The general fund was SGA Tailgates for committee positions. If you are Director – The Publicity Director $44,493.17 at the beginning of the Upcoming interested in one of the positions, is responsible for the creation and meeting, and a total of seven groups Rose-Hulman Swim- then you should pick up an appli- dispersion of any publicity mate- came before senate with funding Events cation in the Public Affairs Office rials concerning SGA. He/She has requests. The first group was Cy- ming and Diving Team in the Union. You can drop the a committee that will aid her in cling Club. The club was granted February 4—RHA/ completed application back off at publicizing on campus. The Pub- $1800 to fund the traveling expenses On Wednesday, January 24, SGA SGA Sponsored Super Public Affairs, or slip it under the licity Director also serves as the of a trip to bike in Utah. The second tailgated for the women’s and Bowl Party group was the RH Efficient Vehicles men’s swimming and diving meet door of the SGA office. editor for The Voice, the SGA February 5— newsletter. Team. The group was granted against DePauw. SGA members $4084.80 for traveling expenses to Tailgating for Class, Executive Director – The Execu- provided cotton candy to fans, compete in the Shell Eco Marathon and the event was well attended. 4th to 6th hour tive Director is responsible for Secretary – The Secretary keeps Americas Competition in California. Rose brought home five first February 6—Cornhole organizing events sponsored by all minutes and records of Senate Next was the Role Playing Club. place finishes in the event. Tournament/Inflatables SGA. This includes, but is not and Executive Committee meet- They were awarded probationary in the Cafeteria, 9 to 11 limited to, student leader dinners ings and makes copies available club status and given a probationary (SLOQ), 5v5 soccer tournament, to the appropriate people. He/She budget of $937.05. After that, Team February 8—Project e-week, and tailgating. They are takes roll call at the beginning of Rose Motorsports was granted a Exhibition Day essentially the “wedding planner” each meeting. The Secretary is reallocation of $600. Next, RHA SGA Hosts for SGA. also in charge of maintaining the asked SGA to help them fund the Engineering Week February 9— Square SGA website and SGA exchange. Super Bowl party that will occur this Doughnuts in the Com- Club Relations Director – The Sunday. This will allow both on and mons off campus students to attend the SGA is hosting Engineering Club Relations Director is respon- Treasurer – The Treasurer deals Week next week. The fun-filled sible for maintaining healthy rela- with the finances of the SGA. He/ party, and $1500 was granted. The February 10— Presidential Inauguration Committee week will include: a giant Super Tailgating for the tions and open communication She has a finance committee that asked SGA to help fund part of the Bowl party co-sponsored by Men’s Basketball between SGA and its 40+ clubs. will meet to review all monetary entertainment for the inauguration RHA, tailgating for class in the Team He/she, along with their commit- requests presented to Senate. The event; however, many senators felt quad, a cornhole tournament, in- tee, collect updated information Treasurer is responsible for all that not enough information was flatables, a project exhibition day, If you would like your from clubs on a regular basis in reimbursements of clubs and presented and the request was ta- free breakfast, and tailgating for club’s events to be order to keep Senate informed. members therein via the SGA bled. Lastly, the Air Force ROTC basketball games. I encourage publicized here, con- The Club Relations Director also blue form. The Treasurer is re- asked for funding to attend a 26.2 you all to attend the events. Look tact: Rachel Howser holds 2 club summits: one in the sponsible for gathering and com- mile “death march.” Since the event for more details on the events in at howserrn@rose- had not been advertised to the cam- fall and one in the spring, and piling club budgets during the your email. hulman.edu aids the Treasurer in collecting beginning of spring quarter for pus community, they did not receive club budgets during the beginning the upcoming academic year. funding. The meeting closed with of spring quarter. $36,171.32 in the general fund. 4 ENTERTAINMENT The Rose Thorn “Step Afrika!” bringing stepping to Rose-Hulman for special Friday show Rose Hulman News Hatfield Hall Theater on Friday, and staff members. Tickets can tricate rhythms and sounds Step Afrika! February 2. be reserved by calling (812) 877- through a combination of foot- Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. There’s nothing understated This special 8 p.m. concert is 8544 or can be purchased on the steps, claps and spoken word. Hatfield Hall Theater about the dance or the dancers being presented as part of Rose- night of the show, starting at 7 The tradition grew out of the Rose-Hulman Institute of of “Step Afrika!”, the Washing- Hulman’s Student Performing p.m. song and dance rituals prac- Technology ton, D.C., troupe that will bring Arts Series with support from “Step Afrika!’s” animated ticed by historically black fra- 5500 Wabash Avenue step dancing, the percussive thecollege’s Diversity Council. programs place stepping in a ternities and sororities in the Tickets: $5 for all guests; free form created by African Ameri- General admission tickets are historical and cultural context early 1900s. Today, stepping for Rose-Hulman students, can fraternity brothers and so- $5 for all guests, and free for that includes tap, South Afri- can be found in schools across faculty & staff; Tickets are rority sisters, to Rose-Hulman’s Rose-Hulman students, faculty can gumboot dancing, Zulu the U.S. as well as in churches available the night of the tribal danc- and community-based orga- show Info Line: (812) 877- es, vogueing nizations. The form is also 8544 and hip-hop. presently being featured in the The troupe’s movie “Stomp the Yard”. Gamme chapter of Alpha Phi Al- shows are a “Step Afrika!” was founded in pha; and Sandile Mbili, who was by-product of 1994 by Brian Williams, a How- born in South Africa. There are the Step Af- ard University graduate and several guest artists that serve rika Interna- Alpha Phi Alpha stepper who as performers, composers and tional Cultur- was struck by the similarities choreographers. al Festival in between stepping and what he Generally, the troupe per- Soweto, South saw on his travels through Af- forms stepping and African Africa, and rica. dance side by side, or mixes it strives to “This (stepping) is directly the two forms. Adding to the educate audi- descended from African dance,” excitement is an original score, ences around Williams says. composed by electronic music the world on Choreographer Jakari Sher- artist Jonathan Matis, which stepping as man began stepping in high moves “Step Afrika!” into unex- an art form. school and joined Alpha Phi plored territory, placing the art S t e p p i n g Alpha at the University of Hous- form well into the future. is a unique ton. He adds that “the essence Dance numbers may include dance tradi- of stepping does not include “Nxt/step”, which features the tion created music. It is about body percus- dancers responding to video by African- sion.” images of themselves on a large American col- The troupe includes Mfon screen; “Ndlamo,” inspired by lege students. Akpan, who toured with the off- Zulu traditions and led by the In stepping, Broadway show “Hoofin’ 2 Hit- thunder of three drummers; the body is tin’”; Symayya Ali, a Spelman and “Sebenza,” featuring dance used as an College graduate who special- steps while wearing the tall rub- Rose Hulman News instrument izes in opera; Delonte Briggs, ber work boots of South African “Step Africa” Combines elements of traditional African dance with modern moves to create in- a member of the Bloody Beta miners. Epic flop In comedy, all audiences Ryan Schultz is? Or maybe we’re all laughing least). I don’t mind that style of News Editor because we know that we’re sup- music in movies, it’s usually very posed to be. Or maybe, we’re effective, but it was seriously like are not created equal So, this weekend, I went with actually crying because we can’t “didn’t we just finish one of these a few friends to see “Epic Mov- believe this movie sucked $8.50 montages? Enough already!” Ac- Erin Hudson copious stairs to the lobby, the ie,” starring nobody you’ve ever out of our wallets and we’re still tually, repetition seems to be this Cartoonist environment in the auditorium heard of doing things that flat-out sitting in the audience watching movie’s primary comedic gag. was electric and added to my aren’t funny. It’s supposed to be a this trash. Whereas Dane Cook (or “Family A crisp January night in laugh-out-loud enjoyment. parody of all of the recent mov- Every single gag had been Guy” for that matter) is a mas- Bloomington is best spent in a In fact, this is the reason ies, but what this movie consid- done already, over and over and ter at repetition-for-effect, this vibrantly packed auditorium, that I’m not as enthused by ers “epic” sure is, well, everything over again. Seriously. During movie was awful. You could see enjoying a gem of a comedic the comedians that come here but. Generally, when I think of the opening of the movie, they the no-name director just beg- performance – even if one is to Rose. The sense of environ- an “epic” movie, I think of “Lord make fun of Tom Hanks’s mul- ging for more content to get his perched in the upper balcony. ment that made Gaffigan’s of the Rings,” “Gladiator,” or the let that he had in “The Da Vinci movie to the too-long length of The hour-long drive and cost show so enjoyable was created upcoming “300”. Apparently, Code.” People were doing that 90 minutes. of admission were well worth a through the laughter of the according to the creators of this before he even appeared on Some parts of the movie just rare, genuine laugh. hundreds of people present, movie, everything on the silver screen in the actual movie! Oh, become plain crude. During the Last week, Jim Gaffigan, and Rose shows simply don’t screen is epic. Oh, dear. and don’t forget the scene where Willy Wonka montage, appar- originally from Gary, Indi- draw that kind of crowd. But This movie parodies (and this the bountifully blessed bikini ently the river of chocolate was ana (“where the toilet smell since their performances are list is by no means inclusive): babe goes running across the actually a river of sewage, and is made,” he lamented), vis- free, why not attend? The truth “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “The screen and then magically trans- the secret ingredients in Wonka’s ited Bloomington on his Be- is, I haven’t seen a comedian Da Vinci Code,” “Charlie and the forms into a moob-blessed man. chocolates were human body yond the Pale Tour. The show on our campus this year, al- Chocolate Factory,” “Nacho Libre,” The end of “Dodgeball” anyone? parts of various origins. Now, I entailed an hour of insights most entirely because I don’t “X-Men,” “Snakes on a Plane,” There’s a scene on Captain Jack don’t know about you, but seeing on food, laziness, religion, re- hear about them until they’ve “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Harry Swallows’s (yep, that’s the best a pair of testicles lopped off is not lationships, and several less come and gone (but maybe Potter,” “Star Wars,” “Superman,” they could do… great name for funny. During this painfully-long orthadox comedic choices that’s because I don’t dine in “Casino Royale,” “Click,” “Borat,” a porn flick…pathetic for a fea- scene, the audience was dead si- (like bacon and hot pockets), the ARA, and therefore miss “Punk*D,” “Cribs,” and many oth- ture-film) ship where they rap a lent. Nobody laughed. all garnished with Gaffigan’s the informative table cards). ers. The problem with parodying song and just about every word is Do not go see this movie! It’s unique approach to the awk- There is something to be so many movies? You never get the bleeped out. Been done. Period. awful. Save that $8.50 and buy ward down-time between said, however, for the personal chance to develop your plot on any You could literally see the writers yourself something nice, like, oh, punchlines. His routine in- attention that comedians who of them. And the result? A movie reaching for gags. a Clint Eastwood movie on DVD cluded some quips previously visit Rose can spend on dia- that is downright awful. Putrid. Oh, and this movie is heavy from Wal-mart, or some choco- seen on Comedy Central Pres- logue-like interchange; in gen- Hollywood filth at its finest. heavy heavy on the MTV/hip- late for your sweetie, or a handy ents; however, I was surprised eral, this consists of bashing I walked into the movie expect- hop/rap. So much, in fact, that multi-tool, or any number of to find myself laughing even at our communal toolishness, ing a funny parody of a bunch the movie digresses into a bass- other things. But don’t, whatever the jokes I knew in advance. with varying degrees of sincer- of modern movies. Boy, was I heavy rhythmically uninterest- you do, spend your money on This is not intended to be a ity. Big crowds lack such a per- wrong. What I got was celluloid ing musical section every chance this movie. Hey, don’t write to say blind endorsement of Gaffigan’s sonal touch. vomit, in the strongest possible it can get (read: once a scene, at I didn’t warn you. skills as a comedian, much less In the end, it comes down to sense. First problem: no star a review of his routine. In fact, a preference; big shows and big power. No cameos, nothing. A great deal of my enjoyment was names, or personal shows and good parody movie needs at least based in the knowledge that the smaller laughs (with no cost one recognizable cameo. (The performance, or a similar one or commute). We don’t always beginning of “Goldmember” is a at some other location, would have to choose. The veterans classic example of perfect execu- probably be broadcast on to Rose comedy might remem- tion of the cameo-as-a-surprise Comedy Central in the future (I ber the appearance of Mike technique.) Nope. Nada. Cue couldn’t help but wonder if I’d Birbiglia, a fairly big-name the “White B*tch of Gnarnia” be able to hear my laugh echo performer (and, I feel, one of (sorry ladies and gentlemen, I down from Balcony A through the more successful comedy just gave away the funniest part my TV). Then, one might ask, events on our campus). But of the movie…the new name of why pay to attend a live show until another such opportu- the White Witch), was I supposed rather than wait for the TV nity comes along, I’ll be look- to know who that is? I guess she broadcast? As painful as it was ing to out-of-town venues for looks familiar and all the teenag- to hear the entire performance the Jim Gaffigans of the com- reenacted by state school so- edy world until they can draw ers around me are laughing, so film.guardian.co.uk maybe I should know who that The Rose Thorn: Watching the travesties so you dont have to. rority girls on the way down a crowd here at Rose. Friday, February 2, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT 5 LUMA light show dazzles “Excite Truck” more exciting

Chris Casillas Quotes about LUMA: Staff Writer than it looks Brandon J. Mendelson playing with other people. Like the late ‘80s called “Excite Bike,” “I thought the show was good. U-WIRE many Wii titles, “Excite Truck” where you raced against oppo- This past Friday I went to The creator was very comical isn’t about how it looks or how ex- nents on a motor-sports bike Hatfield Hall to see LUMA, and crowd-pleasing. There were Why were some people citing the one player mode is, but with similar hurdles and jumps having no idea what to expect. a couple of spots that lost my mugged waiting online to buy a about how many of your friends in the tracks like “Excite Truck.” I had read the descriptions of attention because it seemed that Playstation 3? Was it because of and family you can play against. But the feature most talked about the performance, which said certain special effects were re- the system’s outstanding graph- The single-player mode almost by gamers and desk jockeys alike that the performance focused peated throughout the program. ics capabilities, or was it because seems like an add-on to the ver- with “Excite Bike” was its fea- on using lights in the darkness. “I give it 1 1/2 thumbs up.” people wanted to sell the system sus mode, forcing you to play ture that allowed players to cre- According to Michael Marlin, -Brandon Couch, senior ME the creator of LUMA, he had back and make back twice what through it just to get more tracks ate their own tracks. Something the system is worth? Sure, the to race against your friends. And many old-school gamers cried been doing this for over fifteen “I thought LUMA was a unique current crop of Wii launch titles if you’re horrible at racing games, foul about after discovering this years. experience and I was impressed look no better than Playstation don’t worry! “Excite truck” isn’t feature was not existent in the I was completely mesmer- with their different combina- 2 or GameCube games, but it just a racing game, in fact, its new title. But if the biggest thing ized by the creativity that tions of light and music. It re- makes you wonder: When people entirely possible to beat your op- you have to worry about is a pos- went into the production of minded me a lot of Fantasia and lined up to purchase their new ponents by the number of points sible misconception about the LUMA. The acts were all well I am really glad I went to see it.” Wii, did they buy it to make a you earn doing stunts than by title of the game, you have bigger rehearsed and it was amazing -Mandy Ferrel, junior Chem E. that they were able to do so profit, or did they buy it because finishing first in the race. issues to worry about, like being they knew how much fun the sys- The single-player mode has shallow enough to buy a game for much in the darkness. It was “Despite the presence of some tem was going to be? been bashed in numerous re- just its graphics. fascinating that they could roudy kids and too many If you’re shallow enough to views of the title, but the truth My only hope about this game this with nothing to see but flashlights, the show itself was make graphics an issue when is that it’s almost as much fun as is that Nintendo releases a sequel the props they used. amazing; like nothing else I had purchasing a game, then you’re the versus mode. Like many other in the near future that has the I was also amazed at how seen before.” going to be displeased with “Ex- racing games, “Excite Truck” pits create-your-own-track feature, the performance was not af- -Lissa Avery, Editor-in-Chief fected by the poor seating I cite Truck.” It looks like a run-of- you against the computer as you as well as more of everything. had. I could say I had one of the-mill Playstation 2 game, and race to the finish line. The better That’s the only way to improve the worse seats in the house, Looking for a there are even some instances of your performance, the better the this game — just add more. The but it didn’t matter because the dreaded “pop-up” phenom- features you can unlock within single-player “Excite Truck” expe- everything was visible and enon that geeks use to convulse the game. And as I mentioned rience may be short, but with the hard to miss. friend? Check over when playing with their Nin- before, unlike other racing games game’s easy control scheme and Throughout the entire per- tendo 64s. And if you’re running where your motivation to beat pure fun, “Excite Truck” will be formance, they had a “body” this out late to that party, all you need the game is simply self-gratifica- one of those titles you break out that they had created at the be- to know is that “pop-up” is ex- tion, you will want to beat “Excite at a party or family get-together Karyn Campbell actly what it implies; the graphics Truck” so you have more tracks whenever you get the chance. ginning of the show with glow Oregon Daily Emerald sticks to represent its arms, pop up at you as you approach and cars to play with when play- If anything, you’re going to get them. Does this phenomenon ing with your friends and family. sick of “Excite Truck” years after legs, and head. The body re- Deerhoof’s recently released appeared in various different take away from the overall gam- If there was something to nit- you beat the single-player game, album “Friend Opportunity” ing experience? Not at all. But I’m pick over this excellent game, it and Sony comes along with some acts to either be the comedy opens with singer Satomi Mat- relief or for transitions into afraid some people won’t get over would be the name. I’m not kid- other piece of trash that prom- suzaki’s high-pitched voice lay- themselves and let the fact that ding. Most new gamers probably ises amazing visuals and nothing new acts or continuations of a ered over organs, changing key current act. sometimes their truck breaks up don’t realize there was a clas- else. signatures and deep, sassy guitar during a crash ruin their overall sic Nintendo game released in There were a variety of riffs. “Friend Opportunity” would www.ign.com / www.wiispin.com experience while playing “Ex- One of the cool parts of the game scenes that stood out for me. complement a lively game of hop- cite Truck.” You should probably is that you use the controler like I especially enjoyed their ren- scotch in Tokyo. The childish lyr- stop reading here if you only care a steering wheel. dition of an underwater scene, ics and silly trumpet or cowbell which included fish, a clam, a about the graphics. sounds meld surprisingly well on What makes “Excite Truck” a hammerhead shark, and a jel- top of choppy electric guitar with lyfish. It was just amazing to great game and not a good one is sneaky-sounding melodies. the amount of fun you can have see the variety of colors used, Unexpected sounds will pipe and the scenes flowed perfect- in, matched by one- or two-syl- ly into eachother lable words. In the song “Believe They simulated an EKG E.S.P.” it’s difficult to decipher machine with a process most Matsuzaki’s poetic intent beyond people have been familiar with singing whatever sounds spew since kindergarten, where you out of her mouth. play with jump ropes to make “Paranoia boogie woogie come a sinusoidal wave, but instead to ooze,” she sings. they had vertical “beats” in- Who doesn’t like a little ono- stead of the usual horizontal matopoeia? The longest word on on the ground “snake”. As this the album may be “chocolate” as act was winding down, and Matsuzaki chirps about miracles. the heart was slowing in beats, Not all the songs take a whimsical Del Toro creates a masterful parable the body came back out and tone. In “+81,” Matsuzaki’s lyrics after the lines went “flat” and comment on the cosmopolitan with “Pan’s Labyrinth” the body fell apart, which was squall of the city streets: “The very cool. Chris Bellamy and subject matter of his 2001 nightmare. building from the side to side/ All Daily Utah Chronicle horror film, “The Devil’s Back- “Pan’s Labyrinth” has been de- Another way they surprised over cell-phone talkers need chit the audience was one scene bone.” It is the aftermath of the scribed as an “adult fairy tale,” chat/ So many many people try- Fascism takes center stage in Spanish Civil War under the rule and that’s as fitting a description which involved the use of py- ing hard to climb over the floor.” rotechnics. I’m a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro’s haunting of Francisco Franco. Ofelia has as any. Del Toro’s artistic voice has Halfway through the album masterpiece, “Pan’s Labyrinth,” moved with her pregnant mother as much joy and imagination as fire, and this definitely added “Wither the Invisible Birds” of- an additional bonus to the a thoughtful and terrifying rumi- (Ariadna Gil) to the Spanish coun- the best of fantasy. And yet there’s fers a softer, piano/synth-driven nation on the respective power of tryside to live with the diabolical a bleak darkness that encompass- program. track to accompany the more The performers made a violence, resistance and hope. Captain Vidal (Sergi Lopez), who es it all. Ofelia is forced to grow up choppy, rock-outish songs. Just a In terms of the film’s marketing, has been sent to ward off a small far too fast and experiences hor- point to involve the audience few songs later, Deerhoof crosses as well. After the intermis- it comes across as more of a fan- faction of the Spanish Resistance. ror and heartbreak at much too the experimental, “cool” line with tasy/horror film than anything Vidal, we discover with little sur- young an age. And del Toro under- sion, Marlin encouraged the an annoyingly quirky rap about audience to turn on all their else, which certainly wouldn’t be prise, cares little for the girl or scores it all with a haunting sense men and dogs. But the track that a surprise from the director of her mother but uses them only of foreboding as his story builds to cell phones, flashlights, and merits the most discretion, ironi- whatever light making device “Mimic” and “Hellboy.” But his because of his unborn son and its pitch-perfect conclusion. cally named “Look Away,” runs intentions are deeper and more future heir. “Pan’s Labyrinth” is much more they had to go along with the almost 12 minutes. Every other performance. fleshed-out than ever before. Yes, Ofelia’s mother, Carmen, is in than great production design and song stops below three and a half del Toro — best known for his vi- the last stages of her pregnancy brilliant visual effects. This is a They also threw balls into minutes. “Look Away” deserves the audience, which seemed sual bravura — once again creates and is often confined to her bed, magnificent fable that fully real- a long, meditative listen so all a lush and beautiful production so Ofelia — who spends much izes its historical and fairy-tale to startle everyone in the main the rhythms and subtle or strik- part of the auditorium. They that perfectly captures the mood of her time immersed in fanta- roots. ingly odd melodies can be fully of its world and characters. sies and fairy tales against the The film is full of hope and de- encouraged everyone to hit inhaled. the lighted balls around while But the fantasy world being Captain’s wishes — finds another spair, horror and beauty. It is in If you’re new to experimental broadcast in posters and TV spots mother figure in Mercedes (Ma- turn savagely violent and overtly they used that time to prepare music, don’t expect anything (in for the next act. And to finish is only secondary. It’s a world that ribel Verdu), a housekeeper and sentimental. It is, so far, the de- a good way). Deerhoof has mas- exists only for sad-eyed, NINE- secretly a member of the Resis- fining work of del Toro’s career, the show, they threw their jug- tered the art of surprise and suc- gling rings into the audience. year-old Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), tance. not only reinforcing his reputa- ceeds in staying unpinnable. If but it serves more to enhance the But Ofelia’s life is a sad one. tion as a visual artist, but examin- Overall, the entire show was you’re an indie-rock lover, listen unique; every act was different main thrust of the plot, which Even the fantasy world where she ing what lies in the depths of the to the new album start to finish, takes place in the stark and tragic spends her nights dreaming be- human spirit — what we accept, and displayed something new. and you may renew that jaded It was amazing how there was reality of Ofelia’s everyday life. gins to parallel her real-life exis- what we believe, what we will appreciation for, dare I say it, “art Del Toro revisits the time, style tence that quickly descends into fight for. such variety in what they did. rock.” 6 OPINIONS The Rose Thorn What’s hot and what’s not in the world

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HOT http://www.cnn.com Aaron Meles The British capture http://www.un.org HOT http://www.whitehouse.gov Opinions Editor NOT eight suspected “Bombers” agree to NOT When I sat down to think about Hugo Chavez only talk about hair what I wanted to write about terrorists “Scooter” Libby is for my editorial this week, I was Wednesday, British police Initial approval from Venezue- The two men responsible for overwhelmed with ideas. (This conducted raids on 12 loca- la’s Congress was given to what’s setting up the LED pictures of still in the news was lucky, as sometimes I have to tions, resulting in eight arrests being called an “enabling act”, a cartoon character in Boston The former Bush staffer cur- struggle to come up with one.) I of people suspected to have which would allow President which prompted a bomb scare rently on trial for obstructing the debated over which one I wanted been planning to kidnap a Brit- Hugo Chavez to rule by decree Wednesday are being charged investigation of the Valerie Plame to write about, struggling to find ish Muslim soldier, behead him, for a period of 18 months.(By with “placing a hoax device in a CIA leak case, I. Lewis “Scooter” which event most deserved my at- and post the video on the In- the way, “rule by decree” is just a way that results in panic.” Libby, was in the news again this tention. Gnashing my teeth in in- ternet. Wow. Not only do these fancy way of saying Hugo Chavez It seems to me that Boston of- week, as he got the opportunity ner conflict, it finally dawned on potential kidnappers/murder- does whatever he wants with ficials have just realized that they to question some journalist or me: Why don’t I cover them all? ers score low marks for original- Venezuela for 18 months.) overreacted and are now trying to another about some issue impor- Then as I was writing, I had yet ity, but evidently for secrecy as Not only is Chavez a crazy, deflect that fact by throwing the tant to his defense, or something other bright idea. Maybe it was the well. crazy man (he once wanted to spotlight on these two. Why can’t to that effect. Who cares any- sleep deprivation talking or the While this would have been send cheap heating oil to the Boston’s politicians just admit that more? The guy got fired from his old Top Ten writer in me coming less of a catastrophe in terms of poor of New England because he they screwed up? These devices White House position, what more to the surface, but I was inexpli- body counts than another sub- felt they had been left behind by were set up in nine other cities and do you people want? cably driven to make a list. Better way bombing, I’m glad British President Bush), but he is also a none of them freaked out about it. Sure, I guess if he broke the yet: a what’s hot and what’s not authorities were able take solid very socialist man, which means That point aside, what makes law, I want him to be convicted, list! So here it comes: my first ever preemptive action. Not only that “enabling” him would spell these two great is that during their but I don’t want to hear any more What’s Hot and What’s Not List for did they stop a brutal murder the end for democracy and free press conference, they chose to about it! Since several journalists World Events. from happening, but they also market in Venezuela. The other only talk about 1970s hairstyles. involved with the leak are being proved that their counter-terror- historical fun fact about “en- Reporters asking them questions called as witnesses, other journal- ism organization is effective and abling acts” is that while they became noticeably more aggravat- ists are up in arms about the case It’s getting hot necessary. This is particularly are usually enacted with a time ed as the two deflected the report- because it brings into question important in light of the fact limit (18 months in this case), ers’ questions of “Why aren’t you the concept of source confiden- in here! that the only publicity that U.S. this limit tends to get fuzzy and taking us seriously?” by returning tiality and journalistic integrity. I anti-terrorism units can seem to fade away with age (for instance, to their hair discussion, proving have a feeling that the only rea- get is when they tap your Uncle the Reichstag passed one in 1933 that not only are they capable of son this is making news any more email: opinions@ Oscar’s phone or find out that and that ended as well as any en- making the government and city is because the media wants us to rose-hulman.edu you’ve been reading the entire abling act could – in World War of Boston look like idiots, but the feel passionately about it too. Dune series at the library. II). media as well. Sorry. We’re not. Letter to the Editor Chinese missile Why was this so hard? has been lacking, it is still there. waving some pom-poms around After 21 games, we finally had There are always a core group of or painting your face. It’s about testing a good student showing at a bas- people there that are dedicated being there to support your fel- ketball game, especially for the and show the true spirit of Rose- low students through the hard Andrew Klusman ously damage other satellites women’s team who is 19-2 and Hulman. They are always there, times and the great ones. When Staff Writer in orbit and spaceships passing 11-1 in the HCAC. The women’s cheering on both the men’s and the stands are empty, it shows though the region, potentially basketball team has been doing women’s teams, whether they lack of community support and On January 11, China launched hindering the Mars plan the Bush very well this season and can are winning or losing, with the indifference from the student an anti-satellite missile with the Administration has championed. very well win the conference. help of our spirited Pep Band body when a team is having its intention of destroying an aging The U.S. currently maintains Very recently, multiple organi- who is always there to provide us best season in school history. Chinese weather satellite that was three optical reconnaissance sat- zations have held events at bas- with music during the break and These games are free and don’t in low Earth orbit. This directly ellites which travel predictable ketball games in order to draw a cheering during the game. take much of your time. No one threatens America’s position as orbits. These satellites also have crowd. Most recently, ATO held Wednesday night was incred- expects you to go to every single a superpower, its economy and limited defenses against lasers, Greek Night where students ible. The Rose-Hulman student game but when you don’t make communications, and especially making them prime targets for brought canned goods to get section was the best they have effort to go see a single game, its military supremacy. The Bush anti-satellite attacks. Losing any raffle tickets to win prizes and ever been. After realizing that you only hurt the community Administration should strongly one of these three satellites would anyone who was wearing their the Franklin College students that makes up this great campus. oppose this type of testing, and deal a strong blow to US space Greek letters got free pizza. This were loud and obnoxious, some Granted, there are people who the space budget and program and military capabilities. Because drew a great crowd, but they phone calls were made to people have no interest, but that is still should be revised and acceler- of this threat, the United States lacked spirit. After a quiet first in order to out number them. no reason to not go support your ated immediately. should implement the “Future half, around half the crowd left RHA was handing out Superfan classmates when they are doing This event comes at a time of Imagery Architecture” program as since there was no more pizza T-Shirts and the spirit in the air something great for the school. tension between China and the soon as possible. Accelerating this and the prizes had been given was almost tangible. There are plenty more games U.S. in what the Chinese call an program, in addition to deploy- out. Going out to games and cheer- left in this season including to- “arms race in space.” In addition ing the next generation of GPS, Though the student showing ing on your team is not just about morrow (Saturday) when the to that, Defense News reports according to Air Force Secretary Men’s Basketball team that the Chinese aimed high- Michael Wynne “will make further will take on Transyl- powered, ground-based lasers at assaults and jamming efforts ir- 1000 Words vania at 3pm. But if U.S. spy satellites, apparently to relevant.” In addition to that, the you could only choose see if they could blind the satel- Bush Administration should not by Erin Hudson one game, mark you lite. This sort of anti-satellite cower to China because they have calendar for Saturday, weaponry testing does nothing the “ability” to help reign in Iran February 17 when the but cause concern over Chinese and North Korea. Women’s team takes on ambitions. If the Chinese truly have a Manchester, the team Currently, the U.S. and Rus- peaceful and non-provocative that the women are cur- sia are the only two owners of aim in testing anti-satellite ca- rently tied for first with. this technology, making Chinese pabilities, they should be much Also, keep in mind that acquisition of this technology a more forthcoming with infor- if you’ll be in the area major power shift. The last time mation regarding such tests, as the weekend after break such technology was tested was in opposed to confirming it ten that the women’s HCAC the 1980s, with the United States days later. Blowing up satellites tournament will take shooting down one of its own or- in space, regardless of which place Friday the 23rd biting satellites in 1985. Worries country they belong to, and not and Saturday the 24th. about the debris problem that making these tests public, leads The tournament will be arises once a satellite is destroyed to rash judgments and overcau- at home if the women’s caused the testing programs to be tious concerns. The implications team ends the season at shut down. When a satellite is de- of this test should not be over- #1 in the HCAC. stroyed, it leaves a large cloud of looked, and for the supremacy debris, with as many as 300,000 and future of America, the gov- Tim Boyer pieces in that cloud, hundreds of ernment should keep alert, and Civil Engineering which are large enough to cause carefully watch these develop- Class of 2010 problems. This debris can seri- ments. Friday, February 2, 2007 SPORTS 7 superbowl xli Da Bears Who will win Indy in ‘07 Superbowl XLI? Adam Hacker Brandon Couch Guest Writer We asked and you responded: Guest Writer The Bears are going to win able to pin the Colts inside the I have two words for Super He will be just sitting behind the Super Bowl due to spe- 20 and let the defense take a Bowl XLI… Peyton Manning. his impenetrable line and pick cial teams’ play. The shot at some turnovers. Colts: 53% Manning has the highest career off the secondary all day long. Colts are somewhat People talk about quarterback rating in NFL When he sees the op- weak in this area, Good Rex vs. Bad history. He has set record portunity, there will be and Devin Hester Rex, here’s some after record, and he runs Addai to break for the should be able to food for thought. If Bears: 47% an offense that make power yardage. How give the Bears great Bad Rex shows up, defenses fumble over could Urlacher and field position. With the Bears still have a Based on your predictions, themselves. Peyton company dream that good field position, shot (ask the Saints); the Indianapolis Colts has so many trick calls, this is going to be their the Bears will be able if Peyton doesn’t play will come away victorious this play-action plays, and game? Just a reminder, to run the ball, as well as well, the Colts have no Sunday. inconsistency that there the Colts have already open up the field on play ac- chance at Super Bowl XLI. is no way that the Bears will downed the Ravens and tion passes. If the offense isn’t Defense wins champion- be able to learn enough in two Pats thus far. Sorry bout ya Bears clicking, Brad Maynard will be ships. Go Bears!!! * 200 votes submitted via ANGEL weeks to predict the formations. fans.

You said it... “I’m not really a Bears fan, but I’m tired of hearing about 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterbacks with laser-rocket arms.”- Kyle Thomas, EE “The Bears Defense will destroy Peyton Manning. He’s not going to get away with being as sloppy as he has been.” - Justin Hutchings, SECS

“Manning to Harrison. Need I say more?” - Sawyer Shoaf, ME “Although I’m rooting for Peyton, a great defense often beats a great offense.” -Justin Bartlett, ChE

Team logos courtesy: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f201/mauricio_mlm/chicago_bears_logo_175.jpg “Baby Equines Aren’t Really Scary (BEARS). Chicago 52 My Little Ponies 3. Da’ Bears!” “Dr. C” of ChE http://hart0330.tripod.com/indianapolis_colts_logo_175.gif Women’s basketball Engineer Scoreboard Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball keeps on rolling 8-13 (4-8) 19-2 (11-1) Rose Hulman News stanza. winning streak to fi ve games and January 27 January 27 In the second half, Rose-Hul- increased its school record for Rose-Hulman 53 Rose-Hulman 60 The women’s basketball team man leaped to a 40-30 advantage wins in a season with the victory. at Bluffton 62 at Bluffton 55 improved to 19-2 on the season on back-to-back three-pointers The Engineers travel to Tran- and moved into a one-half game by junior Brittany Moline and sylvania University for another lead in the Heartland Collegiate Floyd. The lead reached as high HCAC matchup tomorrow. January 31 January 31 Athletic Conference standings as 15 points at 60-45 on a layup Rose-Hulman 51 Franklin 62 with a 69-62 win over Franklin by Suzy Carlson with 8:31 left. at Franklin 68 at Rose-Hulman 69 College in women’s basketball Franklin answered with a action on Wednesday night. charge to close within 64-59 with Swimming and Diving Senior Rebekah Forsyth led the 3:10 left, after Swain hit a three- January 27 Engineer offense with game-high pointer and Harper scored on a Rose-Hulman RHIT: Men - 2nd, Women- 2nd totals of 26 points and nine re- layup. A pair of free throws by at University of Evansville bounds. junior Katie Tharp put the En- Rose-Hulman shot 51% from gineers ahead 66-59, but Swain Track and Field the fi eld for the game as the En- knocked down a three-pointer to January 27 gineers improved to 11-1 in the make the margin 66-62 with 1:57 Engineer Invitational RHIT: Men - 2nd, Women 4th HCAC, one-half game ahead left. of idle Manchester. Franklin Rose-Hulman was able to run Terre Haute, IN dropped to 12-7 overall and 6-5 a full minute off the clock with in conference play. its next possession, as the team Wrestling The two teams battled through earned an offensive rebound off January 26-27 fi ve ties and fi ve lead changes in a missed three-pointer. Carlson Wheaton Invitational RHIT: 29th of 30 teams the fi rst half, before Rose-Hul- then added two free throws with Wheaton, IL man earned a 34-30 lead at half- 20 seconds to secure the win. Rose Hulman News time. Forsyth’s 16 points offset 11 The Engineers stand 19-2 over- Rebekah Forsyth poured in 26 points from Harper and the En- all and 11-1 in HCAC play. Rose- points and led the game with gineers shot 54% in the opening Hulman extended its current nine rebounds in the win. Sports Briefs by Mike Ferguson Men fall to Franklin Rose Hulman News neers. nia University tomorrow at 3 IU upsets Wisconsin Midwest showdown on Rose-Hulman shot 53% from p.m. at Hulbert Arena. South Beach Franklin College shot 50% the field in each half to maintain The Indiana University Hoos- from the field to overcome a ca- striking distance, but Franklin ers upset the University of Wis- The Chicago Bears and In- reer-high 18-point performance took advantage of 20 turnovers consin Badgers on Wednesday dianapolis Colts will go head- from Rose-Hulman junior Ron and only committed seven of its night by a score of 71-66 at As- to-head on the gridiron for the George in a 68-51 Grizzlies vic- own. sembly Hall in Bloomington. NFL championship this Sunday tory on Wednesday night. A layup by Uthoff put the By downing the second ranked in Superbowl XLI. This year’s Dustin Marshall led the win- Engineers ahead 23-22 with Badgers, the Hoosiers beat their matchup, held in Miami, boasts ning squad with 20 points, 1:34 left in the first half, before highest-ranked opponent since the Colt’s potent offense versus while Jace Redman added 16 for three-pointers by Redman and upsetting number one ranked the hardened Bears defense. the 12-8 Grizzlies. John Yochum Marshall gave Franklin a three- Duke in the 2002 NCAA Tour- That’s not to say that the Colt’s added nine points for an attack point halftime lead. In the sec- nament. For Wisconsin, star defense or Bear’s offense will that buried 10 three-pointers in ond half, Franklin turned up the forward Alando Tucker led the take the day off as the Colt’s de- the victory. offense with 50% shooting and team with 23 points while A.J. fense has been revitalized in the For Rose-Hulman, George fin- five three-pointers to secure the Ratliff stood out with 20 points playoffs and the Bears’ offense ished 7-9 from the field and 4-4 win. for the Hoosiers. Indiana Uni- can turn it on when it counts. from the line with five rebounds Franklin improved to 7-4 in versity plays their next game on Coming into the Superbowl, to pace the effort. Senior Jason Heartland Collegiate Athletic the road at Iowa and Wisconsin the Bears have a record of 13-3 Bednarko added eight points, Conference play and 12-8 over- Rose Hulman News hosts Northwestern in Saturday while the Colts are 12-4. The ac- while junior Ross Uthoff and all, while Rose-Hulman dropped Ron George had a career-high Big Ten action. tion takes place on Sunday at 6 freshman Grant Walthall each to 8-13 and 4-8 in league games. 18 points to lead the Rose-Hul- p.m. had six points for the Engi- The Engineers host Transylva- man offense. Volume 42, Issue 17 Punk rock. Less talk. Welcome to the death of your ideals. Friday, February 2, 2007 Top ten ways to test the ice Games for thickheaded people on thin ice Matthew Melton Philip Becker Staff Writer Staff Writer

10.Go curling! Wait a minute... Tell the freshmen to go curling! The issue of when to 9. Find a pledge that needs brownie points and inform him of a new cross the frozen lake has way of mass advertising. always concerned me. I 8. Buy a couple of Roombas from woot.com and send them out. always want to experi- 7. Find a real Rosie the elephant (save this one for Tuesday). ence the fun of slipping 6. Begin practice for the newest Winter X-games sport: Winter Laking and falling on my bum. 5. Remember when your roommate put your desk on the raft? It’s But inside I have this karma. fear that I will be the kid 4. Throw two-liters of Mountain Dew out on the ice and watch the who falls through the CSs scramble for them! ice and dies from hypo- 3. Get your high-speed balloon launcher, get on the balcony of thermia, ruining the fun Percopo, get 147 pounds of fresh fruit… for everyone else. 2. Start with an M20 and begin multiplying by two. So I was ecstatic when 1. Tell the prospectives it’s the safest and fastest way to Subway from I got the e-mail inform- Speed. They’ll believe you. ing me of the safety situation regarding the Colts vs. bears ice. I was dismayed that the ice’s status was Philip Becker / Rose Thorn The Eternal Struggle “unsafe,” or “threat level The Facilities Department’s ice diagram, with corrections. The diagram e- Gregory Weir Watch for the colts’ trademark red,” as I prefer to call mailed to campus left out all the cool parts. Humor Editor “tibia scrunch,” a double-hooved it. But my dismay was half-Nelson with fully painful re- soon quashed by the diagram of ing: Ice Fisher Stomping. I had Polar Spin!” Sure there’s no real Throughout history, two forces sults. The bears may have tricks “Recommended Minimum Ice never really known anything athleticism involved, but there have been in constant struggle. of their own; the most famous is Thickness for New Clear Hard about it until I wikied it. Appar- isn’t in golf either, is there? Since the dawn of time, a con- the “uvular vivisection,” which Ice.” ently one team ice fishes while But of all the winter activities stant war has been has, however, First of all, I didn’t know the other team runs around listed, woolly mammoth wran- waged. Since an age The bear, Carniv- not been re- snowmobiling was an option on them stomping holes in the ice gling was by far the most excit- immemorial, the orous Vulgaris, is a corded in the our ice. That’s pretty sweet, in until the ice fisher sinks or floats ing. Apparently the sport hasn’t blows of hoof against wild for a cen- my opinion. As soon as I mea- out of bounds. changed much since the Bronze claw have rung from man-eating, ursine tury. Viewers sure our new clear ice to be five Polar bear wrestling would Age; only the culture has. So the hills. puppet-master. It should also inches thick, I’m going down also be a great sport to add to most of those cowboys who’ve But only now is this expect one or to Chauncey’s to rent myself a our IM catalog. This sport is mastered bull riding and buck- epic battle drawn into rarely breathes fire. more “strange snowmobile. It will be fantas- only outlawed in Alaska, but has ing broncos have moved on to the public eye. b e d f e l l ow s” tic. begun to get quite a following in mammoth wrangling. They The colt, juvenile Equus ca- moments, where the colts and But all those other sports other, less-frozen states. The take a spear and try to trip the ballus, is a vicious, herbivorous the bears must disregard their aren’t really available here at bears just go at each other and beast to the ground and tie it up beast that is fiercer and twice as differences and team up to defeat Rose. I think I need to start up trainers teach the bears special with its own woolly hair. I may venomous as the mature mem- a common foe, like Space Beavers some IM leagues for them. The moves to do when they call out be sick, but to me the coolest is bers of the species. The bear, or squash. first sport I find wildly intrigu- the attacks; for example, “Super when the mammoths win. Carnivorous Vulgaris, is a man- eating, ursine puppet-master. It Wacky Prof Quotes rarely breathes fire. The box plot The rivalry between the two “It’s a great time and they bring “I have no idea what I’m doing; A Flipside primer species has been described by you donuts and puppies I’m sleep deprived.” French intellectual Michel Fou- come in.” -- Prof. Casey, who knows The box is bounded by the If you can find the cault as “The most sublime... -- Prof. Rogge, on the FE exam how we feel first and third quartile. median, draw a line there. and entrancing dance of death Science cannot explain this. Otherwise, just pick a spot. in the modern or ancient world.” “Aren’t you guys proud of me? “Cocaine is a hell of a drug.” Slavoj Žižek disagreed, calling Just like you taught me! It -- Prof. Minster, teaching the it “A brutal endeavor... like two only took me 6 weeks.” important stuff grandmothers cage-fighting with -- Prof. Ferro, using DyKnow straight razors.” Regardless, the “I’m going to be so hot… I mean whole world will have views on “I’m going to have some coffee hot mathematically.” the interminable feud when a time now. I’m going to get to -- Prof. Evans, making an This whisker This whisker had The mean value battle, or “game,” occurs on live my happy place.” important distinction had none. roast beef. of the dataset, or television this Sunday. -- Prof. Casey, self-medicat- “Euler’s navel” The National Football League, ing “Did you know there are two out of their eternal love for the sav- bones there?” age beauty and bloody attraction of “What gender is a current -- Prof. Ingram, discovering log(k) adjusted for scale Nature, has decided to cancel their source? Well, it has an arrow, her forearm The number line should normal bladder-carrying competi- so I guess it is a man.” A dot represents that Send your prof quotes be labeled, assigned tion to show this majestic fight. -- Prof. Hoover, making the one old professor who or other humor material units, and named. I Experts recommend looking important decisions called them “candlestick to fl[email protected] suggest “Shirley.” for several notable events that charts” are likely to occur during the fray.

This Day in History On February 2, 1979, Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols died of an overdose. See, Timmy? That’s why we didn’t get you an electric guitar for Christmas. Now go study your algebra or you don’t get dessert.

In Addition It is impossible to separate humor and pathos, or humor and ethos, or in general, hu- mor from any like emotional investment. I have discovered a truly marvelous proof of this, which this box is too small to

The Little Line o’ Litigious Lard: The content of the Flipside is intended to be purely humorous, and it does not represent the opinions of the Rose Thorn or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. It doesn’t represent anybody’s opinions. Sour cream, mixed with things, is good on most other things. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Facts in “This Day in History” courtesy of New York Times Online. All material is copyright of its owner. Any unattributed material was created by Gregory Weir.