Volume 38 - Issue 08 - Friday, November 8, 2002

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOLUME 38, ISSUE 08 R O S E -HU L M A N IN S TI T UT E OF TE C H N O L OG Y TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2002 Festivities commemorate Hatfield Hall dedication

history, the Hatfield Hall scene shop, a dressing room Chris Scribner first being the was designed large enough to be used for Staff Writer White Chapel by VOA Associ- rehearsal room, band and chorus The newest addition to the dedication. ates of Chicago. practicing rooms, storage area, Rose-Hulman campus, Hatfield Go to http:// It boasts 46,942 green room, and bathing facili- Hall, is to be dedicated this Sat- www.rose-hul- square feet of ties, it is an improvement over urday with performances from man.edu/hat- floor space dis- the Moench Hall auditorium. Rose-Hulman drama and music fieldlive to tributed across Also located in Hatfield Hall clubs followed by the Terre view the live two floors. are administrative offices, con- Haute Symphony Orchestra. broadcast. It is The audito- ference rooms and a graphic important to rium hosts 602 design room for alumni affairs, The Dedication visit the broad- seats. The seats development and external affairs. An exclusive dinner will pre- cast webpage John Howard / Thorn are identical in Another advantage of the build- cede the ceremony at which the early in case Latest photo of the completed Hatfield Hall. style as the ones ing is the free space in Moench Chairman of the Board will the player for featured in the Hall which the Computer Sci- and president of Calix Networks speak. Ben Giant will also speak the broadcast is needed. located in Petaluma, California. Academy Awards show in Los ence and Software Engineering at the dinner representing the stu- After the music fades, fire- Angeles. department will soon occupy. Calix creates large bandwidth dents of Rose-Hulman. works will provide an astonish- The stage front is 46 feet wide The lobby features hydraulic network products and fiber Special guests Mike, Deborah, ing delight for the eyes at 9:15. optics for use in telecommunica- and 30 feet deep, complete with heating coils below the floor. Larry and Pat Hatfield will be The firework show is expected to orchestra pit. The walls both upstairs and tions. present for the dedication. It will last 15 to 20 minutes outside The auditorium is state-of-the downstairs across from the west be the first time the Hatfields' Hatfield Hall. The Building art in terms of lighting and entrance are African Cherry cut have seen the building in person. sound. from a single tree to maintain In an article on Rose-Hulman's At 7:30 p.m., the Rose-Hul- The Gift and the Giver The Hatfield Hall organ was grain and patterning. news webpage, President Hulbert man drama and music groups Hatfield Hall was made possi- explains that "For many years, donated by emeritus professor Overhead, hang chandeliers will dominate the stage with a ble by a $14 million gift from Alfred R. Schmidt. Schmidt also arrayed in a modern design. Rose-Hulman has lacked an ade- performance of "Another Op'nin Mike and Deborah Hatfield. The donated the organ for the White The building also features an quate facility where students Another Show" by Cole Porter. gift includes a $1.5 million interested in music and theater Chapel. Both organs feature pro- alumni center. It is the limestone The Terre Haute Symphony endowment fund to pay for all of grammable stop list and CD- rotunda visible from the entrance can perform, and other special Orchestra will command the building's expenses. The ROM sample libraries to produce road to Rose-Hulman. Cases line events can be scheduled.” stage at 8 p.m. Classical music expenses, such as maintenance, "This generous gift has turned the highest quality sound possi- the walls to accolade accom- featuring Malcolm Arnold, Max will be taken care of without cost ble from a pipeless organ. plishments of Rose-Hulman our dreams into reality. We will Bruch, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaik- to the institution. Hatfield Hall features graduates. The alumni center finally be able to replace an out- ovsky will fill the auditorium at Mike Hatfield graduated from dated, 75-year-old auditorium," rehearsal rooms and other facili- also features two workstations that time. Rose-Hulman with honors in ties to support student drama and for alumni to take care of busi- he said. The performance may be 1984. He earned a Bachelor of music groups. Complete with ness matters while in wait. Named in honor of Mike Hat- viewed live on the Rose-Hulman Science Degree in electrical field's parents, Hatfield Hall is webpage from 7:30 until 9 p.m. engineering and mathematical the 7th multi-million dollar View the live dedication webcast at on Saturday. It will be the second economics. building in the past 6 years. live webcast in Rose-Hulman Hatfield is the founder, CEO http://www.rose-hulman.edu/hatfieldlive/ Rose House Prepares for Winter The Alpha, Beta, Gammas of Bid-Day great interest in joining the side of each group. Ted Chan Greek System. This year 37 Bid day is the following day. Staff Writer freshmen woman joined sorori- The two sororities are held in This year many freshmen men ties out of 79 women in the suspense as to which new mem- and women were interested in freshman class (47%). Last year, bers are going to join until after the Greek System. Last Tues- 46 women out of 93 freshmen all of the bids have been signed. day, 160 freshmen out of 372 woman joined a sorority on their As the new members walk into men chose to join a fraternity Bid night (50%). the Bid day activities, each group (43%) on Bid Tuesday. This is a Women's Formal Membership learns who the newest members dramatic increase from last year Recruitment (FMR) wrapped up will be. Afterwards, both groups when only 36% of men joined a this past Tuesday, after a hectic are photographed. This year pro- fraternity. two-week period. The process fessional photographer docu- This is the highest percentage for FMR is strict and supervised mented the event. of freshman men to join fraterni- by Panhellenic Council with rep- ties since 1996, which had 45% resentatives from all sororities. Continued on page 3 join a fraternity (141 out of 316 Each sorority John Howard/Thorn men joined), followed closely by hosts three par- The Rose House nears completion. the freshman class of 1998 that ties. The first doors installed. These objectives had 43% join a fraternity (153 two are light Briar A. Colwell our scheduled to be completed out of 363). Last year only 113 hearted and Staff Writer by end of the quarter. freshmen out of 310 chose to join informative Great strides were made on the Although Wednesday work a fraternity on Bid Tuesday. while promot- Rose House last weekend as the days were scheduled to start last Sigma Nu had a dramatic ing a "go greek" roof was nearly completed and week, the construction coordina- increase in the number of mem- attitude. The windows were installed. The tor, Rick Brinson, was unable to bers that joined their fraternity third party, Pref- Rose-Hulman chapter of Inter- utilize these days because of sev- from 1 member who joined last erence Party, is Varsity Christian Fellowship and eral other Habitat Houses that year on Bid Tuesday, to 17 mem- much more seri- a Rose-Hulman Catholic organi- needed work. bers this year. Pi Kappa Alpha ous occasion zation led by Sister Carmen were Construction will continue had the most members join a fra- where the poten- the muscle behind the work. through the rest of the quarter ternity with 33 freshmen signing tial new mem- Once the roof is complete, the and work will continue when on Bid Tuesday. bers can see the vinyl siding can be applied and Winter Quarter starts. The freshman women also had more touching

ENTERTAINMENT OPINIONS SPORTS FLIPSIDE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY Sandler discovers new Student speaks out for Soccer women earn rec- Cable problems? Partly Cloudy / Hi 65 - Lo 50 depths in “Punch- coffee shop ognition Drunk Love” SATURDAY Page 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Cloudy / Hi 63 - Lo 57 Information courtesy The Weather Channel The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday, November 8, 2002

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Weekend Box Office Summary This Week’s Releases: Title Weekend Total Gross 1 Santa Clause 2 29.0m 29.0m 8 Mile 2 The Ring 18.5m 64.9m 3 I Spy 14.0m 14.0m Femme Fatale 4 Jackass: The Movie 13.1m 42.5m 5 Ghost Ship 6.5m 21.2m Far from Heaven Misleading entertainment

Jacob P. Silvia character of Barry Egan is emo- ed by his seven tionally unstable, having seven older sisters, Staff Writer older sisters, all of whom team he’s being up and poke fun at him. Sandler constantly ha- Punch-Drunk Love has none of his trademark antics, rassed by a which cause typical teenage au- phone sex diences to fall to their knees company in- laughing at a man doing wild tent on hunting and/or crazy things him down and Written and Directed by: Like “Pulp Fiction” was devoid taking money Paul Thomas Anderson of all the popular Bruce Willis- from him isms, “Punch-Drunk Love” is physically, if Rated R free of these petty Adam Sandler- need be. While isms. This fact alone makes this in this turbu- When I got wind of a new movie worth watching. Now, lent taunting, Adam Sandler movie, I was pos- don’t get me wrong, I actually en- he is vested itive that the Four Horsemen of joyed some of the Adam Sandler with a twist of Apocalypse were about to leap movies, but seeing the same thing fate: a co- from the nether and start ravag- over and over again really isn’t worker of his ing the world as if it was their my idea of an enjoyable movie- sister has tak- job. Upon further investigation going experience. en an interest to this perceived abomination For those of you not familiar in him, and known as “Punch-Drunk Love,” with P.T. Anderson, he is the ge- wishes to date however, I discovered that P.T. nius behind both Boogie Nights him. Anderson both wrote and direct- and Magnolia, both long, in- Having his ed this bit of work. After seeing depth movies. Though Punch- past tribula- Adam Sandler finally gets to flex his acting muscle in the off-beat romantic http://www.imdb.com this film, I have this to say: Drunk Love is half the length of tions with his comedy, “Punch-Drunk Love.” Emily Watson co-stars as his love interest. “Punch-Drunk Love” is San- these two, it manages to fulfil the seven sisters, dler’s finest work. unwritten criteria that makes he is rather timid, and hesitant earns one up to 1000 frequent Adam Sandler movie. Do go see Now, mind you, this is not P.T. Anderson movies simply towards going out on a date flyer miles, a fluke of which he this movie if you want to see a your typical Adam Sandler mov- enjoyable. (since it would be his first date readily takes advantage. bizarre love comedy with twists, ie in which he plays an emotion- The movie focuses around ever). All the while, he steadily Don’t go to see this movie if turns, and subtle humor. “Punch- ally unstable individual who Egan, small time business own- purchases Healthy Choice prod- you want to see Adam Sandler Drunk Love” will surely blow makes funny voices. Sure, his er. While he’s not being torment- ucts, since the purchase of 10 act like he does in every other you away.

The Boondock DVD of the week Not so plain for a planar book Saints The Thorn’s weekly guide to contemporary and dents take on the task of creating a Jacob P. Silvia “sentient” creature for this world. classic films worthy of your precious time Staff Writer Available on Fox They succeed, unwearyingly open-

DVD ing a porthole to a real world greatly while envisioning how the broth- Planiverse resembling this computer simulated one. Their guide, and the only crea- Online: $10 - $15 ers, or The Saints as they become to be known, carry on their bloody as- ture who can hear them on this world called Arde, is Yendred, a cu- Writer and Director: sault on the mob. The Saints being Irish adds to the cool factor. Just rious seeker of greater knowledge. Troy Duffy By A.K. Dewdney hearing the accents when all guns The two parties communicate via are blazing is a treat. Recently, I read the A.K. Dewd- a computer-mind meld (Dewdney Starring: Willem Though “The Boondock Saints” ney “classic” (as it was only written through computer, and Yendred Dafoe, Sean is very serious (it’s about murders, a decade or so ago) “The Plani- through mind), making those not Patrick Flanery, afterall), there are little traces of verse: Computer Contact With A told of the Arde link thinking that and Norman Reedus. black humor strewn about that Two Dimensional World.” This the CS class was merely playing an keep the movie from being heavy. follows the traditional idea set forth advanced video game. by Abbot in Flatland (I promise, Yendred is about to depart on a Supplements: Direc- My favorite part is the innitial en- this is the last Flatland-esque book I journey, seeking a knowledge that tor commentary, counter between The Saints and Il Duce (Bill Connolly), an old hit- will review this quarter), a world in surpasses current knowledge. Dew- deleted scenes, out- which the inhabitants are two-di- dney and his CS students follow takes, widescreen. man called back by the mob to stop The Saints. The brothers mensional, only able to perceive in him carefully (by way of their com- Bob Schulein lines, having no third dimension to puter) as he travels sideways across Entertainment Editor frantically try to stay alive while Il Il Duce’s mad cigar: Duce casually chomps on a stogie, add any sort of width. Yes, it’s a his two-dimensional world. Along This is a great Willem Dafoe is just so cool while firing round after round at book that would appeal to a math the way, he encounters both friends movie that is not that we at the Thorn had to give his opponents. Classy. person. and enemies. All the while, those in as appreciated as him back-to-back Study Break The movie conveys such a Somewhere in London (the one three-dimensions can do nothing it should be. Ron DVDs of the Week. Dafoe costars sense of adrenaline in each action in Canada), a professor of the CS but sit back, watch, and occasional- Jeremy’s short with an excellent ensemble cast in scene. The quieter scenes develop department begins a project with ly contribute commentary. his class. He decides to design a All in all, this book was interest- cameo is hilarious. “The Boondock Saints” as an in- the somewhat confusing inner- telligent gay FBI agent. As Paul workings of the mob and the universe that has only two dimen- ing. It gave a feeling of adventure to Smecker, he’s hot on the trail of brothers desire to take out street sions, in hopes of modeling vari- a seemingly banal topic, all the Dafoe in drag: ous physical principles (such as while ensnaring the reader to read With growing sup- the MacManus brothers, a couple crime. The movie asks the viewer of stylish Irishmen who have tak- if it is ok for people to take up a elastic collisions, and whatnot). further and further, until the book is port on DVD and en it upon themselves to rid Bos- personal vendetta against crime. This slowly evolves into a word, complete. It also showed how even video, a sequel ton of mob crime. There are some interesting re- called Astria (a reference to Hin- though we exist in a certain state, has been Though the plot is very similar to sponses from characters on this ton’s “An Episode of Flatland”), there are those “lower” than us who announced. Sequels “Reservoir Dogs” and many other topic during a montage. and the students of the class are can still seem to comprehend more, to creative works crime movies of the 90’s, “The “The Boondock Saints” is the each given various programming as shown by Yendred’s quest. Sure- such as these tend Boondock Saints” sets itself apart perfect excuse to quit studying. assignments to undertake for this ly, this book is worth a read if topics to ruin what made by being very stylish. Most of the It’s got stylish action, class, and computer simulation. of Computer Science or Mathemat- Some design weather algorithms, ics are of interest to you. It definite- the original so action is told through flashbacks some humor. The movie reeks of others make flora and fauna, still ly entertains, while giving depth to great from Smecker’s point of view. He cool. Spread the word: The Saints conducts an imaginary orchestra are great. another group of advantageous stu- a two-dimensional world. The Rose Thorn Friday, November 8, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 CMJ 2002: The Monkey takes Manhatten Part 1

www.eiffelrock.com Vocalist Quentin Smith and bassist Ryder Robison, of rock powerhouse, Vaux, in action at CMJ 2002.

Drew Wright company Davis’ incomparable haunt- ing, soulful delivery. The mere Staff Writer recollection of experiencing “Every- Each fall, the college radio communi- body Knows,” the fourth track from the ty descends upon New York City to take album, still sends chills creeping down part in the premier independent music my spine like the lonely, lethargic conference/festival in the country, The chords that drive the song. College Music Journal Music Mara- After they had finished up, a quick trip thon. Spanning four long days, the con- back to Manhattan brought us to Irving ference features panels and discussions Plaza where the great prog-rockers, Por- geared towards the operation of college cupine Tree, were preparing to take the radio stations, as well as opening up stage. Unfortunately, we were only able nearly every venue in the metropolitan to stay to hear four songs, all off of their area to free label and artist showcases. latest album, “In Absentia,” a previous Here is a little bit of what went down af- “Album of the Week” selection. ter hours on the street of the big city. We could not resist Jade Tree’s allure, so we headed back out to Brooklyn to Day 1 - Wednesday catch the closing set from Pedro the Lion After a relatively uneventful flight at around one in the morning. As usual, into that beautiful slice of Americana Pedro delivered a powerfully emotional that is Newark, we arrived at our hotel sample of the stripped down rock that fairly early in the afternoon. Unfortu- has placed him at the top of the game. nately, it was just late enough to miss a BALLYHOO special afternoon set from underground Day 2 - Thursday hip-hop stalwarts, Jurassic 5. Ah, Halloween in New York. What a There was not much time to grieve weird and wonderful time to experience our loss, however, as after unloading the city at night. First up, it was onto a our gear and grabbing some food, it was club in Tribeca, appropriately called, PIZZA KING time to head out with WMHD’s music Tribeca, to catch spacey post-hardcore director, Matt, to The Warsaw in Brook- heroes Codeseven. As anyone who has lyn to catch a showcase staged by Jade been lucky enough to catch these guys Tree Records, one of the more prolific knows, their frontman puts on one hell indies of the last couple of years. After of an entertaining show, flailing around finally arriving at the out of the way the stage accompanied by the crack mu- 232-3423 venue, we had the immeasurable plea- sicianship of the rest of the band. sure of witnessing Onelinedrawing, the Following Codeseven were the mon- god-like solo project, with “accompani- strous rock machine now known as ment” from an old R2D2 tape recorder, Vaux (formerly Eiffel). Being the only Rose-Hulman Special from pioneering vocalist, Jonah Matran- band on that evening’s bill that I was not ga (ex-Far, New End Original). He is a previously acquainted with, I was not joy to watch perform, coupling his sin- quite sure what to expect from the mop- cerely heartfelt and razor-sharp love headed quintet from Denver. As they songs with a child-like giddiness and re- took the stage, I dreadfully prepared Large 1 Item Pizza freshingly inane stage banter. He even myself to sit through yet another up and indulged the audience with “Man Over- coming garage band trying to ride the Everyday!! board,” an old Far song! wave of success that has been gracing The next act was the Owls, an amaz- the scene as of late. However, as the ing shape-shifting juggernaut of a band, band plugged in FOUR guitars, I knew Only creating a multi-layered sound using this was going to be a little different. anywhere from one to three guitars, What I was lucky enough to witness bongos, jazzy soloing, and alternating was a full on explosion of sound that sung and screamed vocals. While I came raging out of a blur of smoke and have been known in my most recent lights. Half an hour later, I was literally years to not dance much at shows, the slumped against the wall, exhausted $5.00 Owls’ undeniable groove got this sans from the spectacle of which I had just rhythm ass gleefully a-shakin’. taken part. Next up was the act that had drawn After stepping outside to recover, I me to the showcase, and the band be- made my way back in the now packed EXPIRES 11-30-02 hind one of the year’s best debut releas- venue to see the evening’s headliners, Price is for on campus delievery only. es, Denali. All I can say is that my jaw Isis, who were supporting their recently literally fell agape as vocalist, and in- released masterpiece, Oceanic. The die’s latest sultry chanteuse, Maura grinding doomsters delivered a surreal prices does not include sales tax Davis, and company treated the eager performance with their poignant crunch crowd to selections from their self-titled and dreamy, reverb heavy approach to album. Their live show is the definition songwriting. Please visit us on the web at of atmosphere, with impeccably placed www.ballyhoo.ws lighting and synth interludes to fill the Stay tuned for the scoop on days 3 void between songs and tunings to ac- and 4 in the next issue of The Thorn. The Rose Thorn Page 6 OPINIONS Friday, November 8, 2002 Tach it up with him. The Republicans now long and illustrious heritage stay of American production worthy of proper care. If it “I’m the control the White House and with every new model produced. lines. The American oligopoly were, then the warranty would both Chambers of Congress, Porsche's styling of the 911 has in Detroit limits variety; Mercu- not be required. It is these unre- opinions which should make the interna- changed very little from the day ry and Fords are identical vehi- markable cars that stick out and editor and tional situation particularly in- of its inception. cles, just as most of GM's make motor vehicles of today teresting. Today, in an age filled with ri- different lineups really are the difficult to respect. If you dis- you’re This is the first time in a long diculous luxury SUVs, ugly and same. The Ford Contour and agree, look out on the road, and not.” time that all three of these cru- unremarkable automobiles like Mercury Tracer, the Ford Mus- notice what sorts of cars people cial aspects of the Federal Gov- the Lexus RX 300, the hideous tang and the Mercury Cougar, drive. ernment are all under the same Pontiac Aztek, and Ford Focus, the soon to be extinct Pontiac The stylistically superior and Brandon Hathaway leadership, so the politics in the admiration of the drivers, Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro, monuments of engineering that these next two years should be both in these cars and others on the GMC and Chevy trucks, just today, mostly, come from Eu- Well, at least I can say that the some of the most unusual we've the road, cannot be captured and to name a few, are all the same rope are really the ones who residents of my home state did seen in some time. people tend to behave accord- product repackaged. This in it- have drivers who wish to take not demonstrate their total inept- Now that that's out of the way, ingly. self is not necessarily bad. The care of their automobiles. The itude again this election day. I I think I need to discuss the next Think about when you pass a Firebird/Camaro has had a rich cars you own are like your place guess two bungles were enough, most significant aspect of Amer- Rolls-Royce on the road. You history, as has the Mustang/ of residence; they are reflections even though I still contend that ican life: cars and car styling. are definitely aware of its pres- Cougar. Some of the others, of you, whether you think that three counties of confused elder- The appeal of the automobiles of ence and its value, and probably however, have not. way or not. Just as you can learn ly people should not reflect the today is a mere glimmer of what would never risk cutting it off. There is a large supply of about the personality of people stupidity of the whole state. it once was. Don't get me wrong, If every car on the road looks Asian cars, especially Korean, by the way they address their You need to drive there to tru- there are amazing cars out there pretty much the same, as a large that offer warranties and con- children in public, you can un- ly experience the whole magni- today, and we have certainly slew of the mass produced struction style that almost ask derstand how they view the val- tude of the ridiculousness of the come a long way from the disas- American and Japanese cars do for your disrespect. A 10 year/ ue of their automobile, which is Sunshine State. Regardless, ters of the 80s. now, it is almost as if these vehi- 100,000 mile warranty expects usually one of, if not, their most Gov. Jeb Bush was reelected to The most popular cars of to- cles become part of the scenery you to drive this car like it is not expensive possession. another four-year term, and so day, though, are based on ideas rather than actual people with The mindnumbing Pontiac Aztek, picture from www.consumerfirstlook.com us Florida folk get double the from yesterday. The styling of whom you share the road. Bush the rest of the country gets. the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the new From the late 50s to the mid Needless to say, some folks are Ford Thunderbird and the Volk- 70s, cars were an art form. Not considerably happier than oth- swagen New Beetle are based on just the bodies, either, but the ers. designs that are at least 50 years engineering that went into their This gubernatorial race was old. Design concepts for the construction. Cadillac still de- thought of as a particularly sig- Dodge Viper are taken from the velops really breathtaking ideas nificant aspect of a surprisingly legendary AC Shelby Cobra of for their engines, for example, important midterm election. the 60s. The Corvette is show- automatically readjusting the Considering the debacle last ing curves of the Stingray, after valve timing according to time with the presidential elec- its dismal appearance in the 80s. changes in the road to improve tion centered in a state that shall The Corvette Stingray is proba- fuel economy. Ferrari still pur- remain nameless, this was bly the most beautiful American sues their automobiles as an art viewed as a mandate as to the le- car ever made. as well, but then again, Ferrari gitimacy of the president's posi- Every European manufacturer probably always will. tion. The people seemed to be stresses the importance of its My concern is with the main-

How About a Cup of Joe? Want to marry your first cousin?

One of the reasons the coffee shop By Kelsey Meeks and cousin marriages are legal their findings from a two-year Chris Biggers was closed was it was not com- The Student Printz in every European country to- study (they used data from Guest Writer pletely clear to the decision makers (U. Southern Mississippi) day. The are even legal in Can- 1965-2000) of the children of that workers were getting paid with 11/07/2002 ada. Actually, an estimated 20 first cousin marriages. For the past few days, I have work study funds and not out of the percent of marriages world- What they found shocked been walking around campus talk- shop's operating budget. This (U-WIRE) HATTIESBURG, wide are first cousin marriages. many people, myself included. ing to people, and asking them to made it appear that the coffee shop Miss. - To most people, the In this sense it seems interest- They said there is only a 1-2 sign a petition regarding the re- was loosing thousands of dollars thought of hooking up with ing that here, in the United percent increase in the chance opening of the Rose-Hulman cof- rather than breaking even like it their cousin is just gross. How- States, 24 states still outlaw of having children with birth fee shop. However, I realize that I was designed to do. Furthermore, ever, after seeing an article first-cousin marriages. defects in the children of first cannot possibly visit everyone to the Coffee shop was created by an about a girl who fell in love So why is that? The answer cousins. There is actually noth- inform them of what is going on. amendment to the SGA's constitu- with and married her first cous- may lie in that many people ing biologically or religiously So, you might be thinking about tion, and as such, should only be in, I decided to research the have a problem with first cous- wrong with first cousin mar- now, "What is the big deal with the able to be ended by a 2/3 vote of the idea of kissing cousins further. in marriages because they think riages but only cultural taboos coffee shop, and why is it closed?" student senate. By asking several It was then I began to under- its against the Bible, or their re- that prevent the practice. For the freshmen, and people who were senators at the stand why I felt disgusted with ligious leaders have told them These are, in fact, the reasons those that don't stay around campus time of the decision, it became that girl, and also learned the it's morally wrong. As far as why first cousin marriages after classes, you probably never quite clear that no such vote took truth about first cous- would be difficult. knew there was a coffee shop. place. in marriages. People outside About two and a half years ago, Now getting back to the To understand The Bible never says that first the family may SGA approved the formation and petition. Since the raising of this is- why first cousin view the mar- operation of a student run, work- sue would pit a senator directly marriages are cousin relationships are forbidden. riage as socially study, coffee shop. The funding against the executive committee, I viewed the way unacceptable, for the coffee shop is in the form of have been forced to make the cof- they are today, first making it hard to a stand alone fund that only exists fee shop an issue by petition. At the Bible goes, there were plen- one needs look to the past. ty of first cousin marriages in have friends. People in the to pay for the expenses of the cof- the time this article was written, I For the majority of human family may also feel like it's in- there (example: Jacob married fee shop, which is in no way con- have collected about 450 signa- history travel was difficult and cest, and exclude the couple nected to SGA's general fund. This tures of students who want to see Rachel and Leah, all first-cous- most people stayed in the ins). In Leviticus 18, it also from family functions. It seems shop, was to provide an assortment the coffee shop reopened. This towns where they were born for like it would be a tougher life. states the rules of who people of hot and cold coffees and espres- may not be enough, however. If their entire lives. Because of However, that is the choice of so beverages, hot chocolate, assort- you would like to be able to get cannot have sexual relations this, first cousin marriages with. It includes parents, the couple to make, not law- ed teas, and Italian and French your coffee here on campus for were very common in medieval makers. grandparents, your own chil- sodas. All these offerings, were to prices that would get you a cup of Europe. They were actually The laws prohibiting first be priced in such a way as to pay hot water at other coffee houses, it dren, etc. However, it never beneficial because they secured says that first cousin relation- cousin marriages are nonsense, for the supplies to continue making would really help the cause if you political alliances and kept as is our reasoning for them. I ships are forbidden. drinks. talked to your senator to make wealth and power in the family. think the rest of the states will However, this pricing pol- them realize how much y'all would Another reason laws were The rulers at the time, however, made prohibiting first cousin legalize first cousin marriages icy may have lead to its downfall. like them to support this program. felt threatened by anarchy that in the near future, and as with marriages is because it was al- Whenever the financial situation Even if you don't drink coffee, or could result from the concen- every significant change in our of the shop was reviewed, it was any of the other offering of the ways assumed that they would tration of wealth. So to break produce children with serious culture, it will be weird and easy to see that no profit was made. shop, please tell your senator how up the powerful families that confusing at first (remember birth defects and genetic prob- After two and a half years of no- much you know all of your friends posed a threat to the thrones, when interracial marriages loss operation, the shop was finally want to have the coffee shop open. lems. Even this theory has re- rulers began to outlaw cousin cently been proved false. In were taboo?). However, we closed by a decision of the execu- If you have any questions or would marriages amongst their sub- will eventually come to see April, the National Society of tive committee of SGA. That is like to help collect signatures, look jects. first cousin marriages as differ- Genetic Counselors released where a bit of a controversy sets in. me up. Times changed, however, ent, but not wrong. The Rose Thorn Friday, November 8, 2002 SPORTS Page 7 Farmer, Burgner earn aca- Jeff Jenkins promoted to demic all-district recognition athletic director; Ruark to retain head coaching Rose-Hulman Institute of third-team all-Southern Colle- points this season. She holds ca- Technology senior Anna Burgner giate Athletic Conference recog- reer school records for goals (40), duties (West Lafayette) and junior Jes- nition last season and is the only assists (13), points (93), game- Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- and hosted NCAA Division III Na- sica Farmer (Brownsburg) earned Engineer player to start all 71 winning goals (12) and shots on nology has promoted Associate tional Championships for golf and spots on the 2002 Verizon Col- games in program history. goal (152). Athletic Director Jeff Jenkins to women’s basketball. lege Division Academic All-Dis- Junior Jessica Farmer has Farmer, a two-year basketball athletic director, according to Pe- Jenkins, who will retain his trict Five Women’s Soccer Team, earned three academic all-district letter winner, has led Rose-Hul- ter Gustafson, vice-president of baseball head coaching position, in results released Thursday. recognition honors in her athletic man in scoring during each of her student affairs and dean of stu- has rewritten the Rose-Hulman Burgner, a four-year starter, career. A three-year track and three soccer seasons. She has dents. single-season school record for earned first-team all-district rec- field letter winner in hurdles, earned academic all-district rec- Jenkins’ responsibilities will be- victories in baseball four times. ognition at the defender position Burgner has scored seven career ognition three times in her career gin immediately. He assumes the His highlights include a 30-win ef- and moves on to the national bal- goals on the soccer field with (twice in soccer, once in basket- responsibilities previously held by fort in 1999 that earned him SCAC lot. Farmer received second-team three game-winning efforts. The ball). Greg Ruark, who will stay on as Tri-Coach of the Year honors. His recognition at the forward posi- chemical engineering major has The Rose-Hulman women’s head men’s soccer coach. Ruark 310 victories at Rose-Hulman sur- tion for the regionally ranked helped Rose-Hulman achieve soccer team concludes the 2002 has been athletic director since passed Hall of Fame Coach Jim squad. school records in victories during season with a home match July of 1999. Rendel’s 178 wins in 1997. Burgner has scored four goals each season of her soccer career. against DePauw University on Jenkins, in his 14th year at Rose- Jenkins served as assistant foot- on penalty kicks this season and Farmer, a holder of 22 offen- Saturday at 2 p.m. The Engineer Hulman, has served as associate ball coach at Rose-Hulman from ranks fifth on the team in scoring sive school records, leads the En- men host DePauw at noon on Sat- athletic director for the past de- 1989 until 1999. He has also with eight points. She earned gineers with 12 goals and 30 urday. cade. As associate athletic direc- served as chair of the school’s tor, Jenkins has been on the staff Athletic Hall of Fame Committee during a period when the college since its inception in 1993. moved to coeducational athletics Jenkins’ career baseball record Rose-Hulman cross country results in 1995, constructed the Sports is 355-260-2, and his record at and Recreation Center in 1997, Rose-Hulman is 310-195-1. William Welch places. Graham Welman, best performances. We just sophomore, crossed the fin- don’t have enough power Men’s Cross-County Coach ish line first for the winning after our first two runners.” Tigers. “ This year’s team got their Upcoming athletic events At the Conference Cham- Ben Leonard and Rich best, team performance at pionships in Sewanee, Hale placed 23rd and 24th the conference, for the first Tennesee, Rose-Hulman’s to lead the Engineers to a time in a while.” Saturday, Nov. 9 •FOOT at DePauw Uni- men and women teams seventh place finish. Sean Serena Oaks, Emily Diet- •WXC at Anderson Uni- versity, 1:30 pm placed seventh and eighth Lane, Kevin Hanson and er and Larissa Oaks led the versity Invitational, 9:30 •WSC vs. DePauw Uni- at the SCAC championship Justin Lapp completed the women Engineers with a cross country meet Satur- scoring for Rose in 46, 57 39th, 41st, and 43rd place am versity, 2 pm day on top of Mount Eagle and 62nd spots. finish, all within six sec- •MSC vs. DePauw Uni- •RIFLE at Xavier Walsh at the University of South. Coach Welch “We actual- onds of one another. Rachel versity, Noon Invitational, 2 pm DePauw University won the ly ran the best we have run Rieck and Amber Hoke meet scoring just 17 points, for the year as a team, with rounded out their scoring •SWIM hosts Rose-Hul- •VB at SCAC Cross Divi- taking seven of the first ten one personal best and four with a 60th place. man Relays, 1 pm sional, TBA Volume 38, Issue 8 “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” --Plato Friday, November 8th, 2002 Top Ten Reasons Not to Give Up Wacky Prof Quotes 10 Next quarter is when all the cool people drop out. 9 Plus, you wouldn’t want to miss waking up before sunrise to go to lab! “Taguichi is used by design engineers who don’t 8 Really, bombing all of the tests can’t hurt your score that much. give a shit about statistics.” 7 You’ve got Hertz in your group, he can take some of the weight off. --Dr. Steinstra, on Design Experiments 6 Humans really can thrive on 3 hours of sleep, it’s called Folgers. 5 Giving up is for chumps, and weenies, and Tim. And he’s jeezix. “Just think to yourself...is your density constant?” 4 The GOP now controls the entire federal government, we’re set! --Dr. Finn, calling us stupid, or something 3 The parties aren’t nearly as good at your local college... 2 You don’t actually have to *do* your final projects, just claim you did them. Do you think your profs actually want to grade all that crap? “This is so exciting I almost need my depends!” 1 What the hell am I talking about? I give up! --Prof. Steinstra, scaring the class again

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