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Inside Vehicle Ignites

News...... page 1 in Lot 13 If your car isn’t on fire, It might be RYAN CARR getting stolen; Also Retriever Weekly Staff Writer beating the meat Billowing black smoke and joy of needles marred an otherwise clear sky last Thursday, Sept. 11, as a car caught fire in parking lot 13 just outside of Patapsco Hall. The fire originated in the engine block of one students car and damaged two others nearby. No one was injured Opinion.....page 9 in the accident. September 11th Police believe the fire started inspires remember- when engine fluid, possibly oil, ance and reflection; leaked onto wiring and ignited, Bush’s address to although the actual cause of the the Nation debated. fire has not been determined. As the fire spread throughout the car it also caused damage to the rear bumper of the Hyundai in front of it and the side of the Oldsmobile beside it. None of the vehicles involved were occupied. Because the hood of the car Features.....page 16 was closed, the base of the fire AOK’s impressive could not be put out with fire Aaron Stoler / Retriever Weekly Staff intermedia show extinguishers, explained Sergeant The Power of Music: “Drumming for Peace” in the Commons commemorated the ter- William Wilkins of the UMBC kicks into high rorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Last week marked the second anniversary of the Campus Police, so officers were gear. attacks, in which hijackers crashed airplanes into the Pentagon in Washington, DC, forced to block off a perimeter and the World Trade Center in New York. A fourth plane crashed in the Pennsylvania around the burning car and wait country side. until the fire department arrived. When the fire had been extin- guished the scorched vehicle was SGA Elects New Speakers, Tackles towed away from the scene. Police have not yet released the names of the owners of the vehi- Sports...... page 27 First Legislation of the Semester cles. Men’s soccer con- The fire came as a shock to tinues its roll and OLIVER BARANCZYK Organizations and Senate, Rob Representatives, Rob Crow and many students. “I was very is now unbeaten Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Crow and Chris Krummel, respec- Kristen Cevoli competed for the scared. I ran away, and I hoped in five matches. tively, will keep those emotions pos- position, with Crow eventually gar- the fire department would come Its first meetings now behind it, itive. nering the role of Speaker and soon,” commented freshman the members of UMBC’s Student The elections for the position of Cevoli becoming elected the Mike Tomsaque, who witnessed Government Association have new Speaker occur in the first meetings Assistant Speaker. As for the Senate, the blaze. “My friends and I Also check out: leaders to walk them into the future. of the House and Senate, with the Kevin Lyons, Chris Krummel, and were watching the fire,” said college news...... page 2 As the fall semester has begun with members of each Legislative Branch Dan Furman all competed, with one resident of Patapsco, “and world news...... page 3 high expectations and a renewed voting within themselves for the Krummel becoming Speaker, while we thought the fire department classifieds...... page 31 enthusiasm of sorts, the SGA hopes nominated candidates. Lyons subsequently was voted to be was taking a really long time to that new speakers of the House of Within the House of see SGA, page 3 get there.” four day forecast Freshmen Enjoy the First Taste of Freedom Tuesday: mostly sunny, low 58, high 80 ROSSI IROBALIEVA campus this fall. Nearly three- college works and how professors and the plot has just gotten thick- Wednesday: mostly sunny, er,” said Núñez. low 62, high 74 Retriever Weekly Staff Writer quarters of these new students teach and just trying to fit in are a live on campus. few of the issues that the new stu- When it comes to dorm life, Thursday: showers, wind, low The common sight of con- In the past several weeks, dents have had to face. freshmen have been trying their 62, high 70 fused new faces wandering those freshmen have been work- For freshman Stephanie best to adapt. “It’s been hard get- Friday: rain, wind, low 60, high around campus, struggling to get ing on fitting in to the world of Núñez , though, college is like ting adjusted to living in the 75 from one place to the next, should college life, which for many is high school all over again, with dorm, where there are a lot of come as no surprise: this year, very different from that of high greater stakes. “My transition to people, but it’s been working UMBC welcomed its largest school. Living at school, dealing college has been like a sitcom in a out,” said freshman Sabrina incoming class since 1986. 1550 with roommates, meeting new season change. The characters Walborn. new freshmen have come to the people, trying to understand how are the same, the stage is bigger, see FRESHMEN, page 4 Page 2 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS September 16, 2003

BehindtheScenes UMBC’s Anne Brodsky Tells the Story of Afghan Women

College News CHARLES ROSE Discounts Encourage College Retriever Weekly Guest Writer trolled by fundamentalist groups, and “Groundbreaking...The first writer Binge Drinking, Study Finds from the ongoing fighting and unexplod- with in-depth access to RAWA, In the two years since the horrific ed landmines and ordnance that litter the Brodsky writes a passionate narra- attacks of Sept. 11 and the ensuing countryside. tive...[S]tands out as a lone and impor- (Philadelphia Inquirer) Binge drink- American invasion of Afghanistan, the Recent news items have under- tant study of a remarkable organiza- ing is more common at colleges where world’s attention has shifted away scored the relevance of Brodsky’s work: tion.” Ahmed Rashid, author of nearby bars and liquor stores offer spe- from the plight of the Afghan people, a report released this summer by Human Taliban, calls it “A powerful story.” cials such as two-for-one drinks and dis- who have been ravaged by decades of Rights Watch detailed how women are Brodsky will never forget her five counted cases of beer, according to a study war. But even before Sept. 11, Anne still being raped and attacked by Afghan months in the field with the brave released yesterday in Philadelphia. Brodsky, an associate professor of psy- warlords outside of Kabul and a women of RAWA. “I gained a much The study of 118 colleges nationwide chology and affiliate professor of Newsweek story noted the post Sept. 11 deeper understanding and appreciation found that about 48 percent of students in women’s studies at UMBC, was rise in domestic violence in American for their struggle, and was able to college communities where alcohol was already risking her life to tell the story Muslim families. record the in-depth stories of real peo- heavily marketed reported engaging in of Afghan women under the oppression Even worse is the apparent resur- ple’s lives under so many years of binge drinking, compared with about 39 of the Taliban and other fundamentalist gence of the Taliban, who have launched oppression, war and trauma,” she says. percent of students at colleges where there Islamic factions and she continues that several recent attacks on Afghan border “But more than being victims, RAWA was less promoting, advertising and dis- fight today. police and girls’ schools from just across has empowered women, children and counting of alcohol at local establish- Brodsky’s research background the Pakistan border, a development that men to use education as a tool to fight ments. studying the resilience of women and doesn’t surprise Brodsky. for democracy, freedom, human rights “The marketing practice is one of the role of communities in resisting “While schools for girls have and peace.” large volume, supersize drinks and very societal risks such as violence, poverty reopened, only about 32 percent of the According to Brodsky, the fight for low prices,” said Henry Wechsler, a social and racism led to her current work with students who returned were girls,” she democracy and human rights in psychologist at Harvard School of Public the Revolutionary Association of the says. “Girls’ schools have been fire Afghanistan is far from over. “RAWA Health. With such popular college bar pro- Women of Afghanistan (RAWA). bombed and threatened; and forced mar- remains a threatened group for their motions as 25-cent beers and $5 refillable, RAWA is a humanitarian and polit- riages, imprisonment of girls and outspoken opposition to the oppression all-you-can-drink cups, beer can be ical women’s organization that has women for attempting to escape abusive of women and all democratically mind- cheaper than bottled water or soda, he operated clandestinely in Afghanistan marriages, forced medical chastity tests ed people that continue under the cur- said. and Pakistan for the past 26 years. and other extreme forms of oppression rent, warlord dominated government,” “We found that the environment into Brodsky has been working with the are ongoing, thus RAWA’s activities and she says. “They fervently hope that the which college students come plays a very group for over three years to help raise message are still urgently needed.” rest of the world will continue to sup- important role in their high-risk and awareness of the plight of women who Since Sept. 11, Brodsky has contin- port them and will not, once again, turn heavy-drinking behavior,” Wechsler said still risk their lives when they stand up ued her research through multiple trips their backs on the long suffering peo- at a conference sponsored by the for basic freedoms like going to to the region and by helping to bring ple of Afghanistan.” American Medical Association. school, having a job, wearing modern members of RAWA to the United States Brodsky’s work on behalf of In a continuing study of the drinking clothes, and being able to leave the and UMBC to tell their stories. Earlier women at UMBC and beyond was rec- habits of college students that began in house unescorted by a male. this year, Brodsky published a book ognized with the 2003 award from the 1993, Wechsler’s research team has peri- As part of these efforts, Brodsky about RAWA and her experiences with President’s Commission for Women, odically surveyed tens of thousands of has traveled to underground girls’ the group, With All Our Strength: The one of several presented at UMBC’s students at public and private colleges, schools, orphanages and refugee camps Revolutionary Association of the 37th Anniversary Opening. finding fairly consistently over the decade in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She has Women of Afghanistan (Routledge). that about 44 percent of them report hav- risked her life – both from the dangers Publisher’s Weekly described With Article originally published in ing recently engaged in binge drinking. facing a Western woman in areas con- All Our Strength as Insights Weekly. He defines binge drinking as four drinks in a row for women and five for men. Binge drinking has decreased very little, Wechsler said, despite attempts at UMBC’s Athletic Community Finding many campuses to crack down on parties at dorms and fraternity houses and to edu- cate students about the dangers of alcohol Transition Problematic abuse. Heavy drinking by college students has been blamed for bad grades, risky sex- RESHMA DESAI available to fund all the club sports that funds for the following year takes place ual behaviors, vandalism, fights and other Retriever Weekly Staff Writer currently exist and those that may form in on April 2. problems, as well as traffic accidents and the future. An article in last week’s One issue at the moment is the cre- deaths. The recent change in the Sports Club Retriever Weekly asserted that the athlet- ation of a roller hockey club. “The rate [of binge drinking] has not Council’s funding source has presented ic department raised its student activities D’Archangelo informally discussed the changed, and I suspect it’s because the challenges to the SCC, the Athletic fee to $12 and gained a total of $120,000 possibility of such a club with other mem- focus has stayed on students and not the Department, and UMBC in general. in revenue. However, the Club Sports bers of the athletic department, but the environment,” he said. He added that the UMBC Administration recently Director Mike D’Archangelo asserts that students who wished the create the club findings of his latest survey point to the directed the Athletic Department to over- the department does not have anywhere never submitted official funds request need to draw community leaders and busi- see the finances for the SCC. In previous near that amount. paperwork. The Athletic Department was nesses into efforts to reduce drinking years, the Student Government The Administration agreed to give the also concerned that it did not have enough among college students. Association (SGA) has been responsible department $12 for every student enrolled money to support another club sport with- In another study released yesterday, for giving the SCC monetary support at UMBC, but it is estimated that there is out negatively affecting those club sports Wechsler found that students were less while the athletic department has man- approximately only $84,000 available to that already exist. likely to drive after heavy drinking in col- aged all other aspects. The policy change fund the SCC. The total amount of money The department, which now has com- lege communities where there were well- reflects the Athletic Department’s greater available can only be estimated because plete authority over the SCC, has dealt enforced local and state laws aimed at knowledge of athletics. the number of students enrolled at UMBC and continues to deal with other repercus- reducing drunken driving. However, the transition has not been often changes throughout the year. sions as well. It has had to juggle the Wechsler’s studies, also published in easy. The Athletic Department has had to There is often a drop-off in enroll- needs of UMBC’s athletic community the American Journal of Preventive be even more aware of the resources ment in the spring. The allocation of with its own interests. Medicine, were released just days after the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council released a report saying that underage drinking is a $53-billion-a- year problem that needs to be curbed by measures such as higher federal and state taxes on alcohol and stricter sales laws to discourage minors. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 3 SadbutTrue owdy doo, everyone. 2003—ERIE, Pa. (Sept. 5) metal collar around his neck exploded. HUnfortunately, due to Wells, 46, said he was forced to rob the unforeseen Webmail fiascos, I Officials investigating the case of a bank and asked police to help take the pizza deliveryman killed by a bomb after bomb off. World News didn’t receive any responses robbing a bank last week searched a A bomb squad was still two miles to SBT this past week. I sure woman’s garage Friday and showed her a away when the explosive detonated 40 U.S. Commander Prefers to See do hope that things will photograph of a man, the woman said. minutes after a witness called police Saddam Dead Investigators would not comment on and said the robber had a bomb change. I prefer to be inundat- MOSUL, Iraq (AP) - The U.S. com- any aspect of the search. It was unclear strapped around his neck. Police called ed, rather than blaming my mander who led the raid on the hide-out of how the woman is connected to delivery- the squad 26 minutes after getting the Saddam Hussein’s sons two months ago empty mailbox on technical man Brian Douglas Wells, if at all, or who call. says the former Iraqi dictator would be given troubles. Anyways, deadly the man in the picture is. An FBI spokesman said state and a chance to surrender if found - but added Marilyn Torres, 37, said no one in her local police did everything right in han- macaroni certainly doesn’t that he personally would rather see him family recognized the man in the photo- dling the bomb. A telephone call to state seem feasible, does it? I didn’t dead. graph. She said only she, her 21-year-old police Cpl. Mark Zaleski was not think so. I mean, cans of food “The choice will be his,” Col. Joe son, her boyfriend and his father had immediately returned Friday. Anderson, commander of the 101st bulging with botulism (that access to the garage, which was kept Erie police Chief Charles E. Airborne’s 2nd Brigade in Mosul, told The stuff is the same as the Botox locked. Bowers said the response time was Associated Press. Her boyfriend, Willie Feliciano, 40, good. He added it was not surprising your rich yet sagging aunt Anderson said American forces won’t said investigators took some tools, includ- police didn’t call a bomb squad until injects herself with every week hold their fire “if he’s got the 14 or so body- ing screwdrivers, duct tape, a piece of a they were certain there was a bomb. when she visits the SAH-lon) guards he supposedly has and they shoot rug, and bolts and ratchets from the two- Bank robbers often say they have an soldiers.” are common, but killer pasta? car detached garage two miles west of explosive when they do not, he said. “He’ll always be given the opportunity I doubt it. downtown Erie. Investigators are trying to deter- to surrender,” said Anderson, adding, how- Feliciano said investigators believe mine whether Wells acted alone or if he I am feeling particularly ever, “personally, I think the world is better the man came to the garage often. They was coerced into robbing the bank. lazy today, so I wanted to off if he’s dead.” also asked if he’d seen a red Lincoln Before he died, Wells was captured on share a bizarre and sad story Human rights groups and many Iraqis Continental with whitewall tires. He said video telling police that someone start- have said they would want Saddam Hussein with y’all that IS true. Email he had not. ed a timer on the bomb, and that there put on trial for crimes against humanity, me your thoughts; anyone FBI agent Bill Crowley, spokesman were three places they could find including the killing of 4 million people dur- for the investigation in northwestern “keys’’ to stop the bomb. who gives me a good dose of ing the Baath Party’s 34 years in power. Pennsylvania, would not comment on any A law enforcement source told The their feelings on it, or really Saddam’s forces used chemical weapons to aspect of the search. Associated Press on Thursday that a anything at all, gets a kill 5,000 Kurdish people alone. Also Friday, police maintained they note found with Wells instructed him to But Anderson doesn’t see any need for **Prize**… responded quickly before Wells died Aug. go to three locations after robbing the such a trial. —Phil Watkins 28 when a bomb that hung from a locked, bank. “We don’t need to parade him around,” he said. “What good is (former Serbian leader Slobodan) Milosevic on trial. ... It’s a Viruses Continue To Spread; OIT Prepared circus. What in the end does it prove? “I don’t think anybody in the world ALICE RHODES The Maryland Motor Vehicles association The OIT has solutions for preventing doubts what this guy’s done,” said was forced to shut down for a day to patch and computers from being infected. Mike Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Anderson, 43, from New York City. fix their computer system when it Blaster Carlin says the top three ways to keep your But there are many Iraqis, mostly Sunni On August 11, the MSBlaster computer struck there. The FBI arrested a Minnesota computer safe are antivirus software, Muslims, who love Saddam and refuse to worm began infecting computers worldwide. man for releasing a version of Blaster. patches, and passwords. The OIT offers believe that their former president carried While the virus and others like Welchia and However, officials have not been able to locate free antivirus software which is available out mass murders, arrests of political dissi- SoBig are not a major problem anymore, some the original author. through myUMBC Business Services. dents, torture and ethnic cleansing. computers are still being infected. Luckily, the UMBC campus has not been Their version of McAfee is connected to Saddam’s devout supporters - most of SoBig is a major problem because it affected much by these viruses. Many stu- the school’s McAfee server which. can pro- whom have only known life under his spreads so quickly and leaves computers open dents’machines have not contracted it; howev- vide faster updates than McAfee’s main regime where press freedom was nonexist- to hackers. Security groups are taking this virus er, some computers were still infected in the website. ent - argue that Western propaganda is seriously because it creates such hazards. recent wave, though most got them at home Patches are available from Microsoft behind all the rumors about Saddam’s McAfee has a detailed report available with before they came to campus. and the OIT website. Keeping up to date crimes. warning signs. Faking the “From:” line in e- Freshman Mike Golden was not pleased with patches will keep computer secure. Thus, even Saddam’s trial before an mail messages, SoBig uses the infected com- when he found his computer had contracted Windows offers Windows Updates which international court would not change the puter’s address book to spread causing confu- one of the worms. “Viruses suck,” he said after can search for the patches you are missing. minds of these Saddam loyalists, said Col. sion over which computers are infected. spending an afternoon cleaning and patching Passwords are recommended to avoid Anderson. The Blaster worm is not a serious threat to his machine. remote access. Leaving passwords blank on The search for Saddam is taken partic- a computer. It will repeatedly shut down a UMBC’s Office of Information computers will leave them open to attack. ularly seriously in Mosul, 240 miles north of computer, making it a nuisance and limiting Technology is prepared for new viruses. OIT Start up and log in password are highly rec- Baghdad, because Saddam’s sons Odai and the damage it causes to lost time and unsaved was able to put fixes into place before Blaster ommended. Qusai were found and killed here in July. work. The worm also attempts to perform a spread very far. Mike Carlin, Director of Students whose computers run Apple’s Saddam’s vice president, Tara Yassin Denial of Service on the Microsoft Windows Infrastructure and Support Services in the OIT, MacOS or UNIX-based systems were not Ramadan, was also caught in the city by Update Web server. This is an attempt to pre- was one of the first people here to get the virus. affected. Kurdish forces. vent people from applying the patch onto their He and others in OIT immediately worked to The Windows Update website is Claims of Saddam sightings, most of computer. keep the school network safe. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/. them unsubstantiated, flood a hotline the U.S. Army has set up for tips on his where- SGAAcquires New Elected Speakers and abouts and arms caches. A $25 million bounty has been offered for his capture. Anderson said it was difficult to know Tackles First Legislation of New School Year where Saddam might be hiding. “I think he moves. I think he’s fairly mobile. I think he’s from SGA, page 1 the House are more organization-oriented, as As the SGA pushes forward with its in the northern third of the country or so, the Assistant Speaker. members make up the Finance and Student newly elected officials, it is currently looking give or take.” During the first meetings of each branch, Life committees, for example. over legislation focusing on the future of He said his forces were looking for basic events were eliminated, such as distribut- Along with the newly elected speakers WMBC Radio as well as the state of Tau Saddam and Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, vice ing each member into a certain committee(s). came the swearing in of the members of the Kappa Epsilon fraternity. chairman of Saddam’s Revolutionary Each member of the Legislative Branch is Executive Branch of the SGA. Taking place at Events will accelerate in the coming Command Council and No. 6 on the U.S. required to be a part of at least one committee. the first Senate meeting, new President Scott weeks, with each committee working on indi- most-wanted list of 55 regime officials. Also Senate committees pertain to certain Nicholson and his executive officers all took vidual matters of its own and the SGAworking on their list for the Mosul searches is Sultan University matters such as Food Service and their oaths of office, cementing their positions together to tackle important issues of the Hashim Ahmed, the former defense minister Academic Conduct, while the committees of within the SGA. University. and No. 27. Page 4 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS September 16, 2003 Freshmen Focus on Fitting Police Log in, Finding Freedom

Theft from Building Assault; Second Degree from FRESHMEN, page 1 and that “[students] don’t have to show “You don’t see the same people every up [for class]. It’s [their] choice to be September 3, 1:13 pm; UC Commons. September 5, no time given; Park day, even though they are on your floor. It’s there to pass the class,” she said. “In high A UMBC student reported that someone Road off of Poplar Avenue. A UMBC kind of difficult to adapt [to that],” added school you have to be there and you get unknown removed $220 U.S. currency and student reported that another UMBC stu- freshman May Lee. in trouble or suspended or detention; in two blank personal checks from his wallet. dent pushed him to the ground as he was For many freshmen this is the first time college you can miss class, but that just There are no suspects in this investigation. roller skating on campus. The suspect that they actually have to take care of them- means that your grade will be in danger. The investigation is suspended. was provided a Student Conduct selves, which has made them realize that You are responsible for whether you want Notification Form and is referred to the the importance of the things that they took to be successful in class or not,” she Malicious Destruction of Property Division of Student Affairs, Judicial for granted at home. “I take things for added. Programs Office. granted at home, such as laundry and mak- One of the things that the students September 2, 5:10; Poplar Avenue by ing my bed, vacuuming and cleaning, and are missing the most and are trying to get the UMBC Dining Hall. A UMBC student Theft from Vehicle getting my own food,” noted freshman used to is the fact that there is little one- reported that she parked her mothers’vehicle Brittany Strasdauskas, “little things like on-one interaction between students and in front of the UMBC Dining Hall and later September 8, 12:03 pm; that that I have to do here.” professors by default in college. While in discovered that the rear passenger side win- Administration Drive Garage. A UMBC However, the friendly environment has high school, the teachers devote most of dow was broken out. There are no identified student reported that she had parked her helped many survive the first few days. their time to make sure that the students suspects in this investigation. The investiga- parent’s vehicle in the Administration ”The openness of our floor [made it a lot understand the material, in college it is tion is suspended. Drive Garage and later discovered that easier],” commented freshman Steve up to the student to confront the professor person(s) unknown had broken a window Martin. “I’ve met new people, I’ve made if extra help is needed. Theft from Building and removed property from the vehicle. new friends,” he said. The freshmen have been enjoying One thing that surprised many fresh- their newly found freedom; however, as Theft from Building men the most was how much the teaching freshman Colles Price said, “With free- September 4, 2:14 pm; Patapsco Hall. process in college differs from that of high dom comes responsibility.” An Abacus Company employee reported the school. “In college you are choosing the “I like being able to go to bed when- theft of a watch and necklace taken from a September 8, 3:45 pm; Library 7th times of your classes and they are usually ever I want [and] wake up whenever I locked cabinet inside a janitor’s closet at the floor. A UMBC student reported the theft longer than high school classes, they are want,” said Walborn. ground level of Patapsco Hall. There are no of personal property from the 7th floor of usually split into the lecture and the small- “It’s fun being on [my] own because suspects. the library. er discussion sections which is different I feel like I’ve grown so much since I’ve because in high school it is all one class,” been here,” Strasdauskas said. Theft from Building Theft from Vehicle Martin said. The freshmen certainly appreciate “In college the students need to take the flexibility of college classes and the September 4, 7:07; Fine Arts Building. September 8, 4:48 pm; Back Road. the initiative to learn all the material, extended blocks of free time in their A UMBC student reported a theft of a text- A UMBC student reported that she had whether the professor covers it or not,” schedules. However, while many use that book taken from under her chair while parked her parent’s vehicle on Back freshman Adrian Feijoo added. time to get a jump start and get ahead in attending class in the Fine Arts Building. Road and later discovered that person(s) Strasdauskas agreed that the biggest their classes, others admit that they have There are no suspects and the investigation is unknown had removed all four hubcaps difference between college and high abused that privilege and wish that they suspended. from the vehicle. school is probably that students are had concentrated more on their studies expected to study a lot more on their own during the past couple of weeks. ResNet Restrictions Block Needles Are Good For You, Access to Some Game Ports According to UHS JOE MAHER students to hackers and Internet attacks.” Retriever Weekly Staff Writer “It is unfair that on-campus students pay She lasts about an hour. It begins with a com- for such a high speed connection but are not RACHEL BENDER munication session that can last from five min- The beginning of this semester proved allowed to use this connection to its fullest Retriever Weekly Staff Writer utes to half an hour, depending on the needs disappointing for some UMBC students who potential,” said Steve Barbour, a sophomore. and desires of the patient. The actual needling have not been able to play online video games The new Cisco firewall hardware is not Looking for something to do? Why not is done with a set of six different stainless-steel through the campus- wide ResNet server. Most the source of video gaming complications, but try acupuncture at University Health Services? needles, each no wider than a human hair. specifically a popular game called Sat Wars the problem is likely related to a set of access Acupuncture, for those of you who have There is no pain, Yu-She assures. “Some peo- Galaxies has topped the list of problematic control lists imposed by state legislation not already run screaming at the thought of ple feel a slight prick; some people feel noth- games for UMBC students. through the University of Maryland Academic needles, is a Chinese medicinal art with a his- ing.” “As soon as I moved back on campus I Telecom System (USM). These restrictions are tory that extends back at least 5,000 years. The needles are disposable and are experienced many technical difficulties with required by state legislative auditors, and Today, acupuncture is a vital component of thrown away after one use. Where the needles ResNet’s internet access,” said Thomas should affect all other University of Maryland Chinese medicine, with nearly every hospital are placed depends on the ailment being treat- Franks, a sophomore. “Many websites and schools. believes that this problem likely boasting its own ‘acupuncture center’. ed, and is based on the flow of energy in the games which have online servers have been extends beyond UMBC but has not received as Acupuncturists are equal parts physician body, called Qi (pronounced “ch’i”). disabled due to ResNet’s blocked ports. This is much attention. “We have sent a note to see if and psychologist, treating everything from Rather than simply relieve the symptoms, frustrating considering that we pay so much for other USM and non- USM campuses have muscle cramps and allergies to stress, depres- the goal of acupuncture is to treat the underly- our internet access here on campus.” found a solution, though I doubt other schools sion, and PMS. Fortunately, the curious and the ing cause of the patient’s pain or sickness: an According to OIT, Chief Information would even try the things we have done for brave need not travel all the way to China for imbalance in the flow of Qi in the body. The Officer of OIT, John Seuss, OIT has exhausted this,” he said. treatment; needle therapy can be had with only Chinese believe that inserting an acupuncture all possible resources in an attempt to solve the Although these restrictions may cause a short trek to UHS. needle in the correct place opens a ‘window’ problem but have found no feasible solution to some inconvenience for serious UMBC “Acupuncture is all about balance,” says through which blocked Qi can flow freely. it. “We installed a virtual private network con- gamers, OIT assures students that the ResNet Yu-She, the acupuncture practitioner here at With careful, methodical application, this centrator (VPN) that would allow students to firewall will allow most mainstream games UMBC. A native of China who has been prac- process restores the balance of energies in the get around the firewall and games still didn’t that do not require access to certain insecure ticing the art since she was 17, Yu-She has a patient’s mind, heart, and body, restoring work,” Seuss explained. “Then we called ports. Included among these games are Diablo master’s degree in acupuncture as well as sev- health in all realms. Most treatments require game companies to seek help but their techni- II, Unreal Tournament, Command and eral medical degrees from Chinese universi- several sessions, weekly at first but with cal support offered no assistance.” Seuss main- Conquer, and Red Alert 2. ties. Yu-She began her training in acupuncture decreasing frequency as the patient’s body tains that lifting the firewall entirely would OIT hopes that students will voice their initially to help her mother, who was frequent- learns to maintain the proper flow of Qi on its seriously risk the security of all computers on concerns to Internet game producers so that ly in poor health and had to receive acupunc- own. campus, especially considering the recent out- games can be played more easily within the ture treatments frequently. She practiced in So how about it? Acupuncture, anyone? break of the MS Blaster worm and new weak- school’s Resnet server. Michael Carlin, China for five years before coming to America, Maybe not. “Scary,” opined sophomore nesses in Microsoft operating systems. “We Director of Infrastructure and Support Services and has been doing acupuncture full-time here Cindy Becker. sympathize that student’s don’t have access to at OIT said, “We feel that students should be since 1989. Her clientele is made up mostly of Not everyone is spooked, though. “I think certain games,” said Seuss. “But taking into talking to game vendors about designing her friends and family; thanks to word of it sounds neat,” disagreed Eddie Gonzalez, account recent events, removing any security online games that work better within secured mouth, she has never needed to advertise. also a sophomore. “I’m not afraid of needles.” features would be exposing a few thousand networks.” A typical acupuncture session with Yu- September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 5 Adjusting to College is a Tight Fit for Some Students

RESHMA DESAI At UMBC, the main health concerns Retriever Weekly Staff Writer among students are stress and nutrition. Although a lot of students do exercise, As freshman adjust to college and a there are many others who find them- new lifestyle, they are often told to beware selves too busy to spare time. “I think of “freshman 15”- a common occurrence in [freshman 15] is a problem though which colleges students gain 15 pounds because in public high schools, you during their first semester of college. The were pretty much told to eat a certain academic and mental stress of getting amount of veggies and fruits, but in col- accustomed to the new environment often lege. No one stops you if you just eat leads students to over-eat, skip meals, and pizza and french fries.” added Rene. deviate from a healthy diet. The all-you- Bruce says she advises students to can-eat buffet style dining halls also add to cut down on saturated fats and get a the temptation of not eating well. daily serving of five fruits and vegeta- “I didn’t really have a problem my bles. “We encourage students to also get freshman year, I guess because of my meal more calcium in their diet. Students plan, but I may have gained weight sopho- don’t often think about their long-term more year because I ate a lot of carbs, pota- health and it’s important that they Students Come Together to toes and french fries, since my room-mate engage in healthy eating now so that was vegetarian.” says Theia Rene, a senior. they’re smarter about it in the future.” According to Kari Bruce, health edu- The National Institute of Health “Beat the Meat” cator at University Health Services, (NIH) strongly advocates following the “Freshman 15 isn’t really true. Research food pyramid, which can be found on its Amy Segreti / Retriever Weekly Staff done at Tufts University found that [on And put dairy in the obituary: Students are being challenged to try at the vegan website, www.nih.gov: 6-11 servings of average] women gain 4.5 pounds and men life style, laid out in the food pyramid above. grain, 3-5 servings of vegetables, 2-4 gain 6 pounds” Stress and lack of time are servings of fruit, 2-3 servings of milk, common causes of the weight gain, but yogurt, or cheese products, and 2-3 serv- cheese, eggs, ice cream, and even skit- RYAN DORRILL some students also attribute it to the dining ings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, tles. It’s a tough diet, but Blum assures Retriever Weekly Staff Writer hall. eggs, or nuts. that there are plenty of tasty substitutes: Nearly 50 students recently signed pasta and marinara sauce, bean burritos, up for the “Beat the Meat” program in fruit, salad, bagels and French fries. Chesapeake Hall to see how long they “The hardest thing about being Automobile Thefts Continue could last on the Vegan Challenge. vegan is finding food to eat on campus,” The program, run by Sarah Blum, an said Blum. The pamphlets available at JOE HOWLEY ties. Most of the vehicles are recovered, RA on Chesapeake’s all women’s floor, is the program, made by Blum and Karim Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff however, in Prince George’s County. encouraging students to try out a vegan Said, another RA in Chesapeake, had lots The trend is ongoing. According to lifestyle. The reward: self respect, a taste of dining suggestions. Blum will also be The theft of certain brands of auto- Wilkins, a Honda was stolen last of new foods and whoever holds out the hosting vegan meals on Wednesdays in mobiles has become a pattern over the Thursday, September 11. longest gets a free t-shirt with the slogan Chesapeake, including vegan cake and a past year, UMBC Police said in a Wilkins explained that UMBC Police “I beat the meat” and a coffee mug. Still, tofurkey (or, tofu turkey) dinner. Community Safety Bulletin released last patrol techniques allow them to watch those perks aren’t enough for many stu- Though many were hesitant to give week. high-risk vehicles. “We will patrol physi- dents. When asked why he wouldn’t sign it a try, each of the nearly 50 students “It appears as if most of the incidents cally, looking for the [types of] vehicles up, freshman Shaun Lusby said, that signed up so far has his or her spe- have been dealing with Hondas,” said Sgt that have been stolen,” Wilkins said. “If “Because I like meat.” cific goals in mind. William Wilkins, summarizing the trend. we should see vehicles that have a lot of Blum hopes that students involved “I can probably go about two days,” According to the Bulletin, Hondas and aftermarket products, we will specifically will become more aware of other cul- said freshman Kiri Robinson. Acuras have been the most-stolen vehi- take not of where that is and share that tures. The idea is that the vegan lifestyle Freshman Laurel Wright said she cles. Cars modified with after-market info with the other officers so they can is comparable in some ways to religious wanted to try something new. “I know a parts such as hubcaps have apparently keep an eye on that particular area.” practices like fasting or eating kosher. lot of people who are vegan, and my been more likely targets. In the Bulletin, Records and Evidence By trying out new eating habits students’ mom has always encouraged it,” she UMBC Police referred the matter to Coordinator Officer Jim Lins suggested can get a feeling for practices of other said. the Strategic Analysis Section of the that students use some sort of car security cultures. The program also posits itself as a Baltimore/Washington High Intensity system. He also asked members of the This brings up the question - what way to lose weight. Students searching Drug Trafficking Area team, which cor- UMBC community to be watchful for and exactly is it to be vegan? A vegan is for a way to avoid the dreaded ‘freshman roborated the trend in surrounding coun- report suspicious activity. someone who avoids using or consuming fifteen’ can head over to Chesapeake all animal products. This means, as well second north to find the sign-up sheet, as meat, those participating can’t eat said Blum. Alcohol, Acts of Intolerance Disturb UMBC Dorm Life Write For SHIRA HELETZ ry and slanderous messages against several Retriever Weekly Staff Writer minority groups have been committed in dorms. In Susquehanna Hall alone this News Although most people come into year, anti-Semitic and homophobic mes- dorms with worries about roommates and sages have been written on white message how to squeeze their worldly possessions boards on residents’ doors. into that tiny room, other, more serious When these types of acts of intolerance problems occur in the UMBC residential occur, the police and Residential Life work community. Only a few weeks into the together to find out who is responsible and semester, several acts of intolerance and how to prevent future acts. Letters are sent alcohol/drug violations have occurred in out to the residential community and the dormitories. police start an investigation. The RAs of x51260 UMBC has repeatedly showed its Susquehanna are organizing an open forum pride of its diverse student population, and to discuss issues of respect and differences. rightfully so; however, along with this The most important goal of the residential diversity comes the risk of intolerance and hate crimes. Already incidents of derogato- see INTOLERANCE, page 7 Page 6 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS September 16, 2003 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 7 CDC Agent Talks About Terrorism Preparedness

PATRICK TYLER includes the continuous process of Retriever Weekly Staff Writer improving public health systems’ capac- ity to respond to terrorism or other UMBC students and faculty heard a health threats. Langlois stressed that lecture last week on terrorism prepared- “preparedness planning is a local ness from a representative of the Centers responsibility.” In these matters, the for Disease Control. CDC merely cooperates with state and Dr. Jean Langlois of the CDC gave a local officials. lecture on terrorism preparedness CDC agents are trained through Wednesday afternoon in the ITE build- mock attacks and outbreaks. Langlois ing. Langlois spoke for over an hour to spoke of her most recent training exer- an audience of students and faculty cise involving a small town plague epi- members about the CDC’s role in demic. In this exercise, her team played preparing for and dealing with terrorist the role of “disease detectives” who did attacks. She also touched on other func- rapid lab diagnosis to identify the dis- tions of the organization such as disease ease and its source and then offer treat- control and treatment. ment. The CDC maintains a Strategic Langlois is not a terrorism expert, National Stockpile of just over 90,000 far from it; she is a trained speech lbs of life saving pharmaceuticals that pathologist and specialist in brain trau- may be administered in the event of a ma who works for CDC’s National real crisis. Langlois is also a member of Center for Injury Prevention and Control the 200 person CDC Emergency (NCIPC). She was introduced by Dr. Response Team, which is called in the Mary Stuart, an associate professor at event of an attack. UMBC in the sociology department. “I Aaron Stoler / Retriever Weekly Staff Terese Davis, a second semester Be Prepared: Dr. Jean Langlois of the Centers for Disease Control spoke on cam- would not be here if not for Mary,” junior in the nursing program, attended pus last week. Langlois told the 31-member audience. the lecture for her sociology class. “I The presentation touched on bio-ter- attack.” After the attacks on 9/11, cause a great deal of brain trauma from found it very interesting, especially due rorism’s possible threat but focused pri- NCIPC created new methods of data col- flying debris, people falling, or even to the anniversary of September 11th. I marily on the “mass trauma” attacks of lection (old standards were for chemical being trampled by fleeing mobs. The really didn’t know how the CDC September 11th. The CDC website or biological attacks), which were based NCIPC hopes that their research will worked,” Davis said. defines mass trauma as, “the injuries, primarily on injury reports. Langlois help doctors to be aware of injuries to Langlois’ next scheduled appear- death, disability, and emotional stress stressed the importance of findings on expect from such attacks in the future. ance in the area will be at the Traumatic caused by a catastrophic event, such as a brain trauma. These are of particular The CDC also plays an active role in Brain Injury Fair in Washington DC on large-scale natural disaster or a terrorist note because mass trauma attacks can public health preparedness, which the eighth of October. Hate Crimes Disrupt Campus Community

from INTOLERANCE, page 5 police this amount of violations is typical at communities is to make residents aware this point in time. If the student is under 21, that these acts are unacceptable and inap- the police are actively involved with rest of propriate. Susquehanna Community the case as is the university judicial affairs. Director, Joel DeWyer, explained, “It tends However, the police are mainly concerned to be a common occurrence the beginning with the safety of the student rather than of the year, especially for new students. handing out penalties. They think that writing on someone’s dry Most students just nod and sign when erase board isn’t a big deal. We want to they are handed the drug and alcohol poli- communicate to residents that it’s taken cies. The rules are fairly standard and fol- seriously and has an impact.” low Maryland state law. Residents over the Acts of intolerance and hate crimes in age of 21 are allowed to drink in their dormitories are particularly disturbing rooms/apartments but are not permitted to because they are in a place where students supply alcohol to underage residents. live, not on a poster they might walk by. “I However, all resident students are held hate that people are so intolerant even responsible for the rules and restrictions where we live, and I hope they catch who- explained in the policy, whether they have ever did it. It’s a sick world out there and read it or not. things like this need to be stopped,” said DeWyer offered his opinion that alco- one resident. hol use, while dangerous, is not inherently In the violations for drug and alcohol, bad. “I don’t judge people if they are drink- there have been five incidents since the ing. I don’t think you’re any less of a per- beginning of the fall, three of which son if you do. I do think that its part of the involved binge drinking and transporting college experience that students understand the students to the hospital. According to they have accountability,” DeWyer said. Page 8 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS September 16, 2003 Page 9 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY September 16, 2003

Was Bush’s Address to the Nation an accurate depiction? 10

UMBC student tries a run at Baltimore politics 12

Has the unity of 9/11/2001 survived to 2003? 15 Opinion UMBC ‘s resident ID system gets investigated 11 Parking Could Be a Lot Safer

Recently all of UMBC received an email from the UMBC Police Letters from the Editor stating that they will begin actively enforcing pedestrian laws on cam- pus. On one hand, they will ticket those drivers that do not yield to pedestrians using crosswalks. On the other, they are going to ticket pedestrians who carelessly walk across the road without checking traf- To the UMBC community: fic. This is a welcome change, but it should be in addition to measures that would make parking lots safer. Too many days we at The Retriever It has come to our attention that some of the people in last week’s Quotes From The Quad see people speeding in excess of 30 mph in the larger parking lots. were mis-identified. We apologize for the error and assure you that it will not happen again. These people usually whip around turns without checking for other cars Also, in last week’s Field Hockey preview, seniors Bernadette Cullen and Alycia Downs or people. Is there really any need to go this fast? Is an extra 15 mph were inadvertantly left out. We regret the error. over 500 ft. really going to save you any time? Of course not. Fortunately, to our knowledge, no one has gotten hurt as of yet. This seems lucky considering the frequency of speeders in parking lots and Sincerly, is not a reasonable excuse to continue the practice. As the police con- The Retriever Weekly Staff tinue to patrol our campus and make it safe, they should look to all areas of campus living. At UMBC, many of us spend a considerable amount of time in parking lots. It is unfortunate that this is even an issue. It would seem like common courtesy to not behave so recklessly.

Raining On The Parade

The next person who jabs me with their umbrella will then have that umbrella placed somewhere exceedingly uncomfortable, and in a violent manner. Just because you can’t see us while carrying your umbrella and being ignorant doesn’t mean we aren’t there. You’ve had your warning. Now, I come to my main point: those who treat the rain as an evil thing. Lately the rain has been warm, and on warm days. In fact, walk- ing out of Lecture Hall 2 the other night, I walked right into a puddle with my sandaled feet. The water was warm, and felt wonderful. I then proceeded to splash in the huge puddle in the breezeway for a good 15 minutes, cavorting and getting soaked. There were still some small rain- drops falling sporadically and the night was warm. I walked home con- tinuing to splash in any puddle I could find. Leaving the Fine Arts building today, I saw a torrential downpour taking place, and as I heard my classmates groan, I simply smiled, and while they huddled in the buildings rain shadow, I walked right out into the melee, no umbrella whatsoever. The warm fat drops soaked me in a mat- ter of moments, and I could feel the water progressing its way up my pants, causing them to cling to my legs. To avoid the rain students huddled under umbrellas, newspapers, The Retriever Weekly staff edi- even t-shirts held above their heads, or ran at breakneck speed. E ETRIEVER torials reflect the views of the edito- Meanwhile I strolled down Main Street, rejoicing in the rich smell of H rial board; signed columns and wet earth, knowing that the warm rains that will soon turn frigid. I felt RT W E E K L Y advertisements represent the opin- sorry for all those who weren’t getting soaked. ions of the individual writers and Editor in Chief ...... R. Eric Thomas advertisers, respectively, and do not Managing Editor ...... Nick Chrest necessarily reflect those of The Business/Advertising Manager...... Brett McKenzie Retriever Weekly or the University News Editor ...... Amy Segreti of Maryland Baltimore County. Assistant News Editor...... Joseph Howley Letters to the Editor are printed Opinion Editor ...... Amber Sampson Features Editor ...... Kaidye Hansen verbatim, although the editors Assistant Opinion/Features Editor ...... Phil Watkins reserve the right to edit any letter Sports Editor ...... Andrew Chaney deemed lengthy, repetitive, libelous Photography Editor ...... Lakin Jones or otherwise in need of revision. Assistant Photography Editor ...... Anita Field The editors further reserve the right Production Manager ...... James Hamilton not to print any letter for any rea- Production Assistant...... Wai-loon Chan son. Letters to the Editor must be Production Assistant ...... Brooke Summers typed or written legibly and include Production Assistant...... Vasanthi Abraham the author’s name and telephone Production Assistant...... Noel Mueller number. Letters must be received Copy Editor ...... Patrick Bladen by 12 p.m. on Thursday and may Illustrator ...... Christina Ralls not exceed 400 words. Technology Manager...... Rick Carback The Retriever Weekly publishes Assistant Technology Manager ...... Paul Swenson weekly on Tuesdays during the reg- Circulation Manager...... Adam Driscoll ular school year. Editors can be Webmaster ...... Aaron Stahl reached at (410) 455-1260 during Faculty Adviser ...... Christopher Corbett normal business hours or at Administrative Adviser...... Dr. Patty Perillo University Center 214; 1000 Hilltop Circle; UMBC; Baltimore, http://trw.umbc.edu MD 21250. The Retriever Weekly is an equal opportunity employer. Page 10 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION September 16, 2003

write in, speak out.

“Does the American media fulfill its duty to inquiring citizens?”

Inquiring citizens receive No. Instead of presenting sensationalizes to the point of pre- majority. more from the American media all factual sides to a story, the senting news as entertainment Kail McTague than they will ever have the abil- American Media is mostly instead of substance. ity or need to digest. opinion. Comparing news cov- Ian Bukowski I don’t think the media ful- Jeff Jordan erage in America to coverage Junior fills its duty. The media furnish- Junior in other countries on the same es information, but it provides topic is a real political eye There are thousands of news- only a myopic view of the world Everyday thousands of peo- opener. papers and television shows, along both within and without our ple starve to death; still more are Christine Nortrup with all the resources on the inter- borders. Everyone has interests, destroyed by the conscious deci- Sophomore net. Among all this media, proba- and the producers of the media sions of those who exercise pow- bly every possible viewpoint is rep- show us what they want us to ers. Yet the 10 o’clock news While the American media resented in some sense. The media see, not what we “inquire” spends fifteen minutes on sports does supply a constant stream seems to fulfill its duty too well, as about. and entertainment and 5 dis- of information, the information much of the crap they report on Mike Engram cussing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s is only related to popular cul- surely wasn’t inquired by the Junior possible marital infidelity. In ture. Sports figures and short, a resounding no. American politics being fore- Colin McGuigan most. There is definite lack of Junior information on global problems This Week’s that may effect the United States, Whereas before the media but doesn’t necessarily gain inter- was limited by timeslots and est from the common Joe. page sizes, it now is free Nicholas Sraver [through the use of the internet] Junior “Who is winning the War on Terror?” to explore a wide range of news topics. If a citizen is willing to No... American media falls put forth the effort to look into short in this obligation simply All UMBC readers are invited to respond to the Question of the a topic, then the media is more because so many Americans Week for publication in “The Buzz” section in next week’s issue. Please than willing to provide infor- aren’t interested in relevant submit responses, under 50 words, to [email protected] by Friday at mation. issues. Its hard to determine 5pm. Submissions will be chosen for publication based on clarity, origi- Greg Winger whether its the media’s fault or nality, and depth of thought and may be printed as a whole or in part. Freshman the public’s fault, but the media Point Counterpoint Bush’s Speech Was Straight to the Point Little White Inconsistencies in Bush’s Speech against terror is being conducted in an claimed that Saddam had purchased uranium, JOHN LIPKA efficient manor. If you ask anyone almost LIDIYA MISHCHENKO which would have indicated the attempted immediately following the tragic attacks development of nuclear capabilities. Anyone who caught President Bush’s on the World Trade Center towers and the President George W. Bush addressed the Thirdly, most of the money President Bush speech two Sundays ago has to respect the man Pentagon two years ago if they thought nation on Sept. 7th, 2003 speaking out about the plans to request from Congress will go to for getting to the point on what his goals are America would be vulnerable to potential war in Iraq and the continuing reconstruction of finance the military and intelligence operations over in Iraq: to combat terrorism, to seek terrorist attacks in Iraq’s infrastructure. He also in Iraq, leaving very little money left to help the international help and cooperation, and to the near future, they introduced his plan to ask country’s failing infrastructure. return to sovereignty back to the Iraqi peo- would have said Congress to approve an President Bush’s speech was full of vague, ple. His speech was actually quite reason- yes; but now, two additional $87 billion to sentimental phrases, yet he presented no clear able and got to the point on how the United years later—thanks continue military operations plan to the American people about the war on States and its allies should combat terror. to the president’s and reconstruction efforts in terror. He was also unclear about why American I even liked his speech—until he said it successful war Iraq and Afghanistan. troops are to remain in Iraq. He called Iraq “the would cost $87 billion of the taxpayers’ against terrorism and Personally, I thought central front” of the war on terror, and men- money to fund this! (This is an extraordinary the funding of it in Bush’s speech did not pres- tioned the September 11th attacks, although amount; it only costs $1 billion per year to Afghanistan and ent an accurate picture of there was absolutely no evidence connecting fund similar goals in Afghanistan. I agreed Iraq—this threat has what is going on with the Hussein to those bombings. with the President’s decision to invade greatly diminished. war on terrorism. It really Bush’s speech slightly touched on some Iraq because of the evidence that Hussein Unlike many of the wasn’t what Bush did say, issues that have been plaguing the American traded with terrorists and possessed federal government’s wars on certain things but what he didn’t say, that made his portrayal public, but never addressed any of them in weapons of mass destruction. But to invest like drugs, which are wasteful and only make seem biased. detail. Overall, it’s becoming clear that Bush’s $87 billion of the American taxpayers the problem worse, the war on terrorism has President Bush did address the fact that histrionic language alone cannot sustain the money into Iraq is too much of a price to been successful and the problem is less of a people are still dying during the war effort, but glaring inconsistencies of his presentation of the pay.) threat. many are angered by the fact that, four months War on Terror. Other than the pricetag that Bush put ago, the same president declared an end to all on the redevelopment of Iraq, his speech John Lipka is a staff writer for The “major combat operations.” Lidiya Mishchenko is a staff writer for The was quite inspirational and let the Retriever Weekly. He can be reached for com- Also, Bush did not bring up the topic of Retriever Weekly. She can be reached for com- American people know that the war ment at [email protected]. nuclear weapons, though he had previously ment at [email protected]. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 11 Story ‘Bout a Man Named Ron: Swipe Cards, Security, and Living in the Loop Ron figures that he’ll know where to floor entrance to the lobby staircase and both be able to open the HBR 3rd South card doors. MATT WATKIS, CATHY GILL begin looking if he can determine who had of the building’s elevators are guarded in the In that case, the list of possible suspects would access to his dorm while he was out. Some same way. Moving from secure areas back be very short. Ron is the kind of student who has a very of his hallmates welcome a lot of visitors, into public spaces (such as lobbies or an Thankfully, few students have to deal with busy schedule. He lives in Chesapeake. His but the CPK front desk records show that no upper floor’s common rooms) is done with- dorm-room thieves, but ERK and HBR resi- roommate Jeremy is usually in their room play- visitors entered out use of a card. Every dents have plenty of other reasons to reach for ing video games when Ron is out, so if the door during his ERK resident’s red card their red cards. Making laundry runs and pick- is open when Ron comes back, it is no cause absence. This is specially encoded by ing up food deliveries will require passing at for concern. leads him to the Residential Life least one card door in most cases. Steve Mallary One day, he returns from afternoon class- believe that his office before its owner lives on the Humanities Floor (HBR 2nd es to find his door wide open. None of his TV was probably moves into the building; South). He says that “it would be nice if [he] suitemates are in. Neither is his TV, so Ron taken by a CPK in this manner, the doors could get into the ILE” more easily, which has to assume that it has been stolen. It’s resident, but that can’t be opened from would take him to HBR 2nd East. On the other possible that he might eventually find it, but doesn’t do much their locked sides with- hand, one of his friends will be happy to let him the search will probably take a lot longer in to identify the out the presence of a in, but someone looking to start a problem will this dorm than it would for someone living thief: flashing the “valid” card. Any ERK be stopped at the gates. Ron later found Jeremy in Erickson (ERK) or Harbor (HBR). correct color of resident ID is usually card door can be unlocked with an ERK card. playing SoulCalibur II (on his borrowed TV) at Access to either of these two dorms is nor- enough to satisfy desk staffers in any dorm, Computer logs of such card uses are kept con- a party downstairs. He was able to relax by mally restricted to students who live in one and the name on the card is rarely matched tinuously. If Ron happened to live here, he then, but he’s decided to apply for an Erickson of them. These residents use the bar code on to the person holding it. (HBR residents could ask his community director to have room next year, preferably with a new room- their red UMBC cards to open electronical- don’t have to pass their front desk in order to someone review these logs, and the data would mate. ly locked doors at certain points in the get to their rooms, but most others do.) After be able to identify who entered his hallway. building. No such system exists in that, all of the hallways in any of the four Ciara McCaffrey says that this system makes Matt Watkis a guest writer for The Chesapeake, Potomac, Susquehanna, or older dorms are freely accessible to anyone. her ERK desk staffing job “much easier”. Retriever Weekly. He can be reached at Patapsco. The additional layers of security The Erickson system works differently: This type of crime would be harder to com- [email protected]. in Erickson and Harbor help to reduce the anyone trying to enter a dorm-room hallway mit in Harbor Hall, because each resident’s card Cathy Gill is a staff writer for The likelihood that such residential problems must slide a red card through the bar code only opens the hallway leading to his or her Retriever Weekly. She can be reached at opin- will happen. reader next to each access point. The first- room. If Ron lived in HBR 347, he would only [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad What would you do for a Klondike Bar? photos by Sana Hashmi

Eric Voorhies, 17 Freshman, Chemistry Jennifer Fields, 17, Nancy Joly, Justin Getka, 20, “Very Little.” 20, Jamescha Johnson 20 Sherry Bell, 19 Mech Eng, Social Work, Bio Psych , Poli Sci “Call me and we’ll tell you.” “Eat a skull.”

Jonathan Williams, 18 Freshman, Physics “I’d give the camera the finger.”

Andy Akers, 17 Freshman, Mechanical Engineering “Do a back flip on a dirt bike.” Page 12 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION September 16, 2003 UMBC Students Drum, Dream, and Argue to Honor the Fallen

ber what happened. It wasn’t just physically ELLIOT GERLACH small either. There weren’t very many people taking part. Perhaps ten or so people total were An interesting contrast was visible on the in the drumming circle or writing on the boards. campus of UMBC on 9/11. That date was the Perhaps it was due to failure to get the word out; second anniversary of the suicide attacks that the only way to find out anything was going on destroyed the World Trade towers in New York was a few chalk directions on the sidewalks, City and damaged the Pentagon in Washington which most people just walked right over with- D.C. So what do we do to commemorate this out a glance. It’s a sad fate for a tragedy so event two years later? important, so pivotal in our history. It’s some- First, inside the Commons building, was the thing we should all reconsider, right? “Drumming for World Peace” presentation. It Perhaps not. Perhaps 9/11 shouldn’t be at was just as one would imagine. Asmall group of the forefront of our minds. Not that we should students and adults sat in a circle keeping a mel- forget it—but maybe that display in the low rhythm on various drums while poetry was Commons was enough. It was a small reminder read. The poetry focused on issues of war and of so many people so close to us, taken so remembering those who died in NYC two years quickly all at once. Because it’s the people that ago. In the Commons area there were also large are the important part of 9/11. Not Bin-laden, or boards where anyone could express their feel- terrorism, or rogue regimes, or 19 high-jackers, ings and memories relating to 9/11. but rather the people who were family and Outside on the terrace was the Study friends, just going about their daily lives. Abroad Fair. Tables were lined up for students to Unfortunately, the presentation was called visit and learn about study abroad programs “Drumming for World Peace.” Nowhere in that sponsored by UMBC or other organizations. title are the lives of those who died commemo- There, you could find pamphlets, catalogs and rated. That missing element reflected in the registries for taking summer, semester, or year- feel of the drumming circle. That’s not to say long trips to study in a foreign land. Taking a it was entirely without recognition, only that walk around the different stations made far off the people of 9/11 seemed to be used more as places like Costa Rica, Ireland, or practically political pawns in some of the poems rather whatever region of the world you could dream than lost family. That politicized theme was, as of, seem within easy reach. before, present in some of the entries on the This juxtaposition of dreams and memo- boards. ries shows an important truth of human nature: Thankfully there were many respectful our ability to take a tragic memory and over- statements about those who perished: simple come the fear it may instill in us. In a time statements, wishes, and prayers. It was those when one would expect American students to statements that made this UMBC tribute worth shy away from studying internationally, it was it. That eloquent respect was what was appro- clear from the Study Abroad Fair that students priate for the fallen. Now we must turn to what are not afraid of the world. is appropriate to take with us into the future. Unfortunately, this idea doesn’t seem to be How do we act on September 12th, 2003? Or taken to heart by everyone. Reading what peo- even September 11th, 2004? We need not look ple expressed on the boards at the 9/11 tribute further than the Commons terrace. Through illustrates this. On them were some the same study-abroad programs we have a gateway to arguments from two years ago, relating to patri- the world, a gateway to places outside the otism, war, terrorism, death, and revenge. United States. People continued with useless bickering, To those places we can take the memory of instead of mourning those lost. the dead and perhaps find partial answers to the There were statements arguing about find- whys which came out of September 11th. We ing Bin-laden, or justifying the presence of the can obtain new perspectives to give us a more U.S. military in Iraq, or even what it means to global sense of reality, and of community. And be American. There weren’t enough messages hopefully something we’ll learn studying in saying simply, “we miss you.” Not enough of, those far away nations will help us to keep his- “we wish this didn’t have to happen.” tory from repeating itself. When I first went to the tribute inside the Commons it seemed too small to say those Elliot Gerlach is a staff writer for The things; it was only the small space in front of the Retriever Weekly. He can be reached for com- bookstore. It seemed ill-fitted to rightly remem- ment at [email protected]. Baltimore City Residents Missed a Golden Opportunity This year’s primary election sparked about 50 individuals with ages ranging of politics began very young—she even MARY KATE BUKOWSKI additional interest as well, this being the from about 10 to the mid-90’s distributed went into labor with Seth while campaign- first year in which Question P—an expres- campaign literature to address such, with ing. Of 269,684 registered voters, 91,267 sion with which Baltimore City politicians additional volunteers making personal “When Seth was little, and he had turned out to cast their votes for Baltimore have become very familiar—will go into phone calls to District 6 constituents. show-and-tell, all of the other kids would City’s primary election on September 9. effect. For those whose sense of political Rosenberg’s campaign provided for full bring in He-Man action figures and things Any number of the remaining 178,417 who efficacy is not quite as strong, Question P day coverage in 19 polling places on like that,” said Mrs. Rosenberg. “Seth let their votes go by the wayside may in is a measure that redistricted and reduced Election Day. brought in his ballot collection.” fact be students at this fine university. And the council size from 18 members (6dis- Rosenberg has been politically active Aww, ain’t that the cutest? to them I say, for shame. Registered but for- tricts of 3) to 14 (14 districts of 1). through his teenage years and his stead at And though Rosenberg’s City Council getful Democratic voters at UMBC appear Meaning that in three races, incumbents UMBC. He has worked on the campaigns race has ended, hopefully it has inspired any to have lost the opportunity to attend class- battled incumbents, often representing of Ben Cardin, Elijah Cummings, Lisa He-Man-figure-playing, registered-non- es with a Baltimore City Councilman. completely new districts. And the council Gladden, Barbara Hoffman, Kweisi voting UMBC students to consider the pos- District 6 Democrat and Council hope- itself has lost the representation of four Mfume, Barbara Milkulski, and Paul sibilities involved when the next election ful Seth A. Rosenberg, UMBC senior, took possible members. Sarbanes, as well as serving as a precinct rolls around. The kid in front of you in the third in last week’s primaries, trailing only Yet UMBC’s own persevered. captain for Senator Dolores Kelley. dining hall could very well be next in line Charese Williams and incumbent Stephanie Throughout his noble campaign, Rosenberg’s mother, Michele for greatness. Rawlings-Blake. One of six Democratic Rosenberg’s chief concerns centered on Rosenberg, who has been both a member of candidates competing in the race, Rosenberg Baltimore City’s educational system, qual- the State Central Committee and the Mary Kate Bukowski is a staff writer for at age 24 would have been the youngest ity of life, and movements towards com- regional vice chairwoman of the Maryland The Retriever Weekly. She can be reached member to ever hold the council seat. munity economic revitalization. A staff of Democratic Party, says that her son’s love for comment at [email protected].. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 13 Page 14 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION September 16, 2003 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 15 Years Later, Divided We Stand Still Waiting for Payday: What has Become of September 11th? The Trials of UMBC Campus Employment

Accusations began to fly across both and information regarding their individ- JOHN ELLIS sides, equating the other side with Al Queda or SCOTT NICHOLSON ual situation. I myself have been, for the terrorists. Whenever spending bills came up, past two months, trying to work out my As I write this article, drums can be heard the other side would ask questions like “Why Being a student is hard work! In own financial concerns with the Office from the Commons as part of a UMBC aren’t we using this money to fight terror?” addition to maintaining a good academ- of Human Resources. This has been September 11th memorial. The different drum- American opinion began to divide sharply ic record, participating in internships frustrating for me because like many of mers represent styles from around the globe, along those who continued to support the and staying involved with campus clubs you, I rely on a paycheck in order to pay creating an image of unity to emphasize the President, and those who began to question his and organizations, many of us must also for housing and food. While the univer- message of world peace and remembrance. handling of the War on Terror. keep a part-time job in order to sustain sity has conveniently neglected to get However, on this day when the United States is A perfect example of this new tone and ourselves throughout our time in col- my payment situation worked out, my division can be seen in the popular lege. Further, many of us choose to keep landlord has not conveniently forgotten pundits of this time. Ann Coulter, with part-time jobs on campus that provide us to bill me for my first months rent. her two national bestsellers “Slander” with an hourly wage and/or a stipend of Due to the widespread concern and “Treason” has been one of the sorts. While this work-study relationship regarding student employment situations Democrats’ most vocal detractors, can be both rewarding and convenient on campus, the Student Government making absolutely insane, groundless for many of us, the purpose for the Association will be creating a student claims such as “[Liberals] aim to work-study setup is financial. In other committee comprised of campus- destroy America from the inside with words, we need to get paid! employed students who will be sharing their relentless attacks on morality and For a long time, there has been a their own experiences dealing with the truth.” On the popular Fox News disconnect between the Office of Human financial and human resource depart- show “Hannity and Colmes” she basi- Resources and those students that count ments. The committee will also come up cally accused current liberals of being on getting a paycheck from the with solutions to address the disconnect www.newyorkguide.de in Osama Bin Laden and Saddam University. Students may have to wait a between students and these financial Pass it On: Billboard advertises unity. Hussein’s pockets. She also calls month before they are officially added to departments. Money may not be every- Joseph McCarthy a great American payroll meaning that a student may have thing, but it’d be hard to live without! supposed to show its unity, one has to ask the hero. If this is the face of the modern right, then to wait over a month before they receive question of where we are two years later. Are it is an ugly, ignorant, lying face. their first paycheck. Further, if a student Scott Nicholson is the president of we really still unified, or has 9/11 deepened the Naturally the left is not without its great has a problem or concern that needs to SGA and a guest writer for The divisions of the United States? deceivers as well. Another national bestseller, be brought to the attention of the Human Retriever Weekly. To share ideas on this All of us remember the days after 9/11 Michael Moore, has made constant inflamma- Resources office, they do not know issue, send email to studentemploy- very clearly. As a nation, everyone was in a tory statements that distort the truth to attack the whom to contact in order to receive help [email protected]. state of shock and outrage. We looked to our right. In his national best seller “Stupid White President for leadership, and under his guid- Men”, and his acclaimed movie “Bowling for ance we began the War on Terror. The invasion Columbine”, Moore makes the accusation that of Afghanistan was quick and relatively pain- the Bush administration gave money to the less (for those of us who don’t live in Taliban, making it an accomplice to terrorism. Afghanistan), and despite the fact that Osama The only money from the United States that Bin Laden was not captured, Operation went to Afghanistan was in the form of human- everyone Enduring Freedom gave most Americans tan- itarian aid administered by the UN. gible results. With Afghanistan under the con- The most outrageous accusation Moore trol of a U.S. friendly government, Al Queda makes however, is that “There is no recession, would be dealt a severe blow. my friends. No downturn. No hard times.” has an Despite our unity of purpose in the imme- Apparently, the rich (with help from the Bush opinion. diate aftermath of 9/11, cracks already could be administration) have created a farce of a reces- seen. Our Congress passed one of the greatest sion so they can “wallow in their loot.” Well assaults on the bill of rights ever undertaken: somebody better call the Economics depart- the “Patriot” act. Its title set the tone for a new ment! (This just in: Business Cycle a Hoax!) set of politics that began to emerge in the 9/11 Moore has answered these criticisms by threat- world, which was a resounding “your with us ening to sue for libel against his critics. or your with the terrorists.” If everything that had happened up to that The everyday people seemed to pick up point had divided us, the war in Iraq tore us on this mentality quickly. The first group that apart. The list of those “against us” swelled to became associated with the terrorists were the point that the “us” failed to be a real major- those of Middle Eastern background. I can ity. War protesters were attacked for diverting recall newspaper articles about fathers asking police resources away from preventing terror, write yours X51260 that Arab persons getting on the same flights as as spectators asked, “Why don’t they protest their families be searched. Horror stories from after the war?” Muslims, Indians, and Sikhs about discrimina- Now we sit in the aftermath of a conflict tion came in from various places across the that isn’t really over, with justifications slip- country. ping through our hands like grains of Iraqi The incident that always seemed to strike sand. The “Patriot” Act 2 looms over us. We home the most for me happened a week after are approaching a presidential election that September 11, when I was sitting in my high could very well be as controversial as the last, school cafeteria with a group of friends and a as an easy win for President Bush becomes few others. When the discussion turned to more and more unlikely every day. Even the what the United States should do to stop these Democrats have yet to even significantly nar- terrorists, someone from our group suggested row their field of potential candidates. While we “go over there and knock the dots off their John Kerry calls for a “regime change in the heads.” The fact that a fellow student had just U.S.,” Republicans accuse Democrats of being insulted an ENTIRE CULTURE, and not even “soft on security.” And no one can forget that the culture associated with those few extrem- “Dixie Chicked” has entered the political lexi- ists who had destroyed the twin towers, blew con, referring to a celebrity that has become my mind. hated for making political statements. These original cracks soon expanded as I never expected the partisans to get America began to recover from its initial along. I never expected people to stop distort- shock. Partisan politics soon returned to ing the truth. But for some reason, I hoped Washington over the issue of the worsening beyond hope that September 11th really would economy. No one expected the Democrats and change American in a way more than adding a Republicans to start agreeing on their ideology holiday to the calendar. because of 9/11, but many (myself included) thought that this would be the moment the tone John Ellis is a staff writer for The in Washington could change. Well change it Retriever Weekly. He can be reached for com- did, but not for the civil. ment at [email protected]. Page 16 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 16, 2003 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 17 Page 18 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY September 16, 2003

Living the life on Amsterdam 21 TRW talks to Jamison Parker 20 Did The FightingTemptations really tempt? 22 Features How to make Cheesy Broccoli Beefloaf 25 Intermedia: Wit & Intelligence CHRISTINA RALLS art so ordinary that every citizen by his own publishing house Retriever Weekly Staff Writer would have daily access to art and (Something Else Press), there would be no need for artists Moren visited his widow and When most people think of or museums.” That’s exactly her long-time friend Alison art, they think of the elaborate what he did with works ranging Knowles for assistance. Knowles paintings of the Renaissance, from cue cards telling a performer was currently gathering her late sculptures of mythological fig- to belch on stage to airbrushed husband and colleagues’ work ures, or someone they might blotches replacing notes on staff together for several museums and know who has an impressive paper. generously allowed Moren to drawing talent. Not many would The curator, Lisa Moren, handpick pieces for UMBC’s own think of someone bursting a bal- (Asst. Professor of the Visual arts gallery. loon, the sound of someone rub- Department), obtained the collec- This collection not only bing Nivea Creme on their hands, tion in 1999, not long after includes Higgins’ and Knowles’ and patterned lines of text as art. Higgins’ death in ’98. On a search Who said it couldn’t be art for rare copies of Higgins’ books see INTERMEDIA, page 21 Courtesy of andrewwk.com Intensified: Andrew W. K. is quickly becoming a cult expe- though? Welcome to the exten- rience. sive world of Intermedia –where art can be found practically any- where without limitations to its We Want Fun and We creativity. You can now view this remarkable art form in all its glory on campus at the Albin O. Know Where to Find It Kuhn Gallery. Richard (Dick) Carter OLIVER BARANCZYK boxer.Immediately his presence Higgins was an aspiring visual Retriver Weekly Staff Writer was felt as he jumped right into artist, art theorist, music compos- his opening song, “It’s Time to er, and poet who experimented in “WHAT DO WE Party,” which is a rather self- a wide range of artistic styles. WANT???” screamed Andrew explanatory song. From then He coined the term interme- Wilkes-Krier, better known as on, the concert accelerated into dia to define his work in many Andrew W.K., beckoning an high gear. With about half of fields and how he uniquely com- emphatic response from the the crowd on stage with bined them to create pieces that crowd. As if they were reading Andrew at any given point, broke the barriers between the from cue cards, the energized crowd surfing or giving piggy- different types of artistic expres- crowd echoed back the back rides to one another and sion. response, “WE WANT FUN!!” the other half in a crazed frenzy With the use of his visual, before A.W.K. jumped into his in front of the stage. musical, and literary abilities, he next song of the same name. One thing I absolutely love created intelligent and unique As a casual fan of his, I had about Andrew W.K. is his end- works that could not stand alone all intentions of going to his less enthusiasm. After nearly in a single discipline. He co-cre- concert on Wednesday night at every song, he found a way to ated Fluxus, a revolutionary art the 9:30 Club, because I enjoy include a shout of, “That was movement formed to spread the his music and the guy is posi- FANTASTIC!” or, “WOW! You idea of intermedia, with George tively hilarious. Well, all of my guys are AWESOME!” Maciunas in 1961. expectations were surpassed Whereas other performers Fluxus became extremely fully at the show, which would might seem to be patronizing popular and brought artists probably be better described as those optimistic and upbeat together from all over the world, a party of sorts. folk in attendance, I almost feel spanning many different cultures. After a short heavy metal as if I am patronizing Andrew To them, Fluxus was not simply jam session, the man of the W.K. by being that upbeat, as an art movement; it was a way of Sun / Retriever Weekly Staff hour was given an introduction life. Higgins goal through Fluxus Looking Deeper: Intermedia plays on more levels than you akin to that of a pro-wrestler or see MUSIC, page 23 was to, “make the experience of would expect. The Journey Behind the Book: Prof. Corbett Tells All

OLIVER BARANCZYK as a tall tale, one that represents not Northern California and back Retriever Weekly Staff Writer one person, but rather a lifestyle for again, six times to be exact; a jour- a few young men in the early ney made routinely by those on the Ever heard the story of Johnny 1860s. Pony Express and chronicled in his Appleseed or Paul Bunyan? How Given the importance of their new novel, Orphans Preferred: the about Pecos Bill or John Henry? role, which, in essence was to carry Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend Their names will probably sound mail along a 2,000 mile stretch that of the Pony Express. familiar to most, but the single spread over the better half of the Rooted in fact but layered in aspect that keeps them grouped United States, those young men fabrication, as described by together remains their distinction that rode the Pony Express affected Corbett, the story of the Pony as tall tales, stories that are passed countless lives of those inhabitants Express has almost gone unnoticed from generation to generation, their of the western 48 states. in the literary world for the last accounts altered slightly over With that foundation in mind, fifty years, as Orphans Preferred is course of history. Christopher Corbett, resident the first novel in recent memory While not pertaining to one Professor of Journalism at UMBC, published about the tale. Courtesy of Christopher Corbett single, identifiable person, the embarked on a marvelous journey Within its 78 weeks of its exis- Shot for Posterity: Professor Corbett takes a break from re- story of the Pony Express stands that in two years time took him living the Pony Express. alongside the aforementioned few from Northwest Missouri to see CORBETT, page 23 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 19 Breaking Into The Comics

KYLE MAHANEY Almost none of these people work on Retriever Weekly Staff Writer comics full-time. It’s impossible for even most “mainstream” comics artists and You know how it is when you go to writers to make nothing but comics. The college: you try to do right by your parents difference between the people at the SPX by going to class and staying focused. But and the others is that the others (if they’re eventually, you begin to hang out with that lucky) have jobs as script doctors on other crowd, the “fringe element.” Madison Ave. The indie creators (if they’re You begin to wear all black. You dis- lucky) are working at your local college art cuss burning issues over non-traditional or English department. If they’re not lucky, beverages and thin, black cigarettes. And it’s off to some data input job or Target or most importantly, you are introduced to anywhere that can feed them. “The Canon.” Even a relative success story like Evan They’ve all got one, and always have. Dorkin has to split his time between In the past, Canons of this nature have comics like Milk and Cheese and projects included names like Marx, Sartre, in other mediums like Space Ghost Coast Gillespie, Ginsberg, etc. Who is on that list to Coast. Courtesy of Columbia Tristar today? Who do the dissenters canonize The convention takes into account not Naked Truth: CIA Agent Sands (Johnny Depp) performs past expecations. when these giants of popular dissent are only “artsy” or “literary” comics, but pret- already being discussed in any 100 level ty much anything that doesn’t have much politics, philosophy, music or literature of a market. This includes everything from Banderas and Depp Aim to course? G Hawley’s The Labyrinth: A Tale of Jorge For me at least, the answer came in Luis Borges to daily webcomics like names like Alan Moore, Art Spiegelman Jonathan Rosenberg’s Goats Blow You Away In Mexico and Warren Ellis. These people write (www.goats.com). comics. The creators are mostly intelligent and STEVE WILEY Intersecting all of this intrigue and Seem strange? Perhaps. But where outgoing and willing to discuss any aspect Retriever Weekly Staff Writer mayhem is the unconventional CIA agent else was I to turn? Academia constantly of comics whether you buy from their table Sands, played by the irreplaceable Johnny raids subcultures in their search for the or not. These are just good people happy to As a pure action picture, Once Upon a Depp, a question mark surrounded by next geniuses. Great minds as yet unher- have the venue to show their work. Time in Mexico (**1/2 out of four) misses exclamation points. Depp already stole alded by the mainstream are to be treas- The crowd is mixed across every few of its marks. Its exciting, overwrought this year’s Pirates of the Caribbean, and ured no matter what form they take. demographic, and they’re all proud, per- 97 minutes yield a ton of explosions, some this time again practically commits Grand I have been fully indoctrinated by this haps even a bit smug for being at an event honest laughs, but hardly a character that Theft Cinema, charismatically bounding point and could rattle off an article on the so out of the mainstream. Women show up draws our attention by doing anything but his way through a truly great part that potential of the medium and why you in surprising numbers for a comic conven- drawing his (or her) weapon. deserves admiration. He knows how to should all throw out your preconceived tion, due possibly to the presence of Terry There’s an exception, though, to this carry well more than his weight in a film, notions of superheroes and beagles with Moore, whose Strangers in Paradise is par- unexceptional rule that few actors in the not distracting from the main story, but typewriters and tigers and little boys dis- ticularly popular with young women. action genre ever seem to break, making actually adding to the audience’s enjoy- cussing things like Marx, Sartre and The event benefits the Comic Book this movie entertaining and unpredictable ment with his off-kilter, joyfully laid-back Ginsberg - but that’s not why I’m here. Legal Defense Fund, which the website enough to give it marginal recommenda- performance. For there is one more step I have to boasts takes in $13,000 from the SPX. It tions, even to those who couldn’t care less The rest of the supporting cast is sur- take in order to cross the borders of comic- is hard to believe that the total amount to see another bullet fly across the screen. prisingly solid: Mickey Rourke as the dom. I have yet to journey into that mine- of sales for the exhibitors could exceed This is the third movie in a series, a drug lord’s henchman/Chihuahua owner, field known as the Convention. that number. The fund represents comics trilogy as now it would seem, following Eva Mendes as a shifty Special Agent, I haven’t been relishing this activity. creators, sellers and publishers who are after El Mariachi (1992) and Desperado Rubén Blades as a former FBI man look- We’ve all been shown what that world is being prosecuted for selling or making (1995), the first an ultra low-budgeted ing for one last takedown, and Enrique like: Pasty-faced young men drooling over comics. indie thriller, the second a slicker reinter- Iglesias and Marco Leonardi as mariachis unreleased product, trying to prove they While success in the industry is the pretation of the same general story. recruited by Banderas to take up arms in know more than the intern unlucky enough dream of all present at SPX, most realize Antonio Banderas now reprises his role the fight against the evil general (they’re to staff whatever booth they’ve latched the minute possibility of ever doing more after taking over for Carlos Gallardo, as in it for the money and the booze, respec- onto. It is this world that I must launch than supplementing their income with the guitar-strumming title character, a tively.) myself into with total disregard for person- comics. For most, it’s a creative outlet that gunslinger out for revenge. Besides Banderas, Hayek, Cheech al safety and mental stability. takes them into unexplored territory in art He’s out for blood this time, eager to Marin, Danny Trejo and probably a few That being said, for my first con, I’ve and literature. By doing little more than wreak any kind of retribution upon other bit players, the real star of Mexico, decided to cheat. I’m going to the Small entertaining themselves and their friends, General Marquez (Gerardo Vigil), who who has also featured in bringing the Press Expo (SPX) in Bethesda, also known these comics creators have laid a strong figures in this story not only as the mur- “Mariachi” films to the screen, is director- as the “literary comic convention.” It is foundation for future creators. derer of El Mariachi’s wife Carolina writer-producer-cinematographer-editor- full of up-and-coming and indie creators So that was my comic convention (Salma Hayek) and daughter, but along composer Robert Rodriguez (begging the usually with one goal in mind: sell enough experience; interesting people just happy with drug cartel capo Barrillo (Willem question, what didn’t he do, cater it?) And material to pay the convention fee and give to be there, a renewed appreciation for a Dafoe), the co-conspirator in an attempted out as many free samples as it takes to get habit I couldn’t possibly break, and most coup of the nation of Mexico. see MEXICAN, page 24 noticed. importantly, a boat-load of free swag.

One South by Eric Mills Page 20 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 16, 2003 Scopin’ Out the Future by Phil Watkins

Aries (March 21 - April 20) Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You have discovered that poodles Bad luck and extreme misfortune will cause cancer. After convincing PetsMart follow you all of the days of your life, to discontinue carrying poodles, you turn UNLESS you happen to have ten bucks to your Aunt Mabel… on you. Give it to me and you’re fine.

Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You know that essay you’ve been Embrace the panda. putting off for a week? That 3-page analysis? Yeah, it’s due. In 20 minutes. Hurry! Type faster!

Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) I was going through your stuff, and If you don’t act now, you might lose found all of your girlfriend’s underwear out on the chance of a lifetime! Make Steve Stone / Guest Photographer in your backpack. That’s just wrong, sure to put that Publisher’s Clearing Coming Together: Newly formed JamisonParker wows new fans with every note. man. Plain wrong. She needs those House form in the mail today! You could panties back. You need a therapist. be our next winner!!! Rising to the Occasion - Cancer (June 22 - July 23) Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Unfortunately, I have no advice for Unless my sources are wrong, you JamisonParker Plays On you at this time. Most likely, it’s because like chocolate. Stop eating it now. You’ll thank me later. of the large safe careening out of the STEVE STONE goes from that. Sometimes he’ll come up cargo hold of a B-52, heading straight Retriever Weekly Staff Writer with a whole song and I’ll just write lyrics to for your noggin. Ouchie. it. Fighting traffic through Baltimore to get TRW: I know that no one likes to label Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) to the little music venue known as Fletcher’s themselves, but where would you guys place is never fun, but for this show, this reporter yourself musically? Beware of peanut butter. That stuff Taking Japanese will benefit you was willing to let it slide. The show in ques- J: I like to think we’re following a is just bad news. greatly in about three semesters. tion? Straylight Run featuring Christiansen Replacements kind of vibe, more songwriting Seriously. Sign up now! You know you and JamisonParker. based. want to… You may be asking “I’ve never heard of TRW: What do you think of explosion any of those bands, why would that be good?” of bands like TBS, Dashboard Confessional Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sep. 23) Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Well, I’m sure many of you wonderful read- and Thursday? Do you think it’s good for the I regret to inform you that it is cur- You know those bathrooms in Fine ers have heard of a little band named Taking scene as a whole? rently impossible to bribe the Pope with Arts? Don’t go in. A man-eating chin- Back Sunday (TBS) right? J: All these bands write incredible songs knockoff Prada bags to get canonized. chilla has taken up residence, and it Well, over the summer Shaun Cooper and everyone deserves to hear it. I mean, You actually have to get your hands packs a mean bite. Keep that derriere and John Nolan, the bassist and guitarist there are labels that do exploit it in a way and dirty. intact and poo somewhere else. respectively quit TBS for personal reasons make it a little commercial, but at the same and formed Straylight Run, a band with a time as long as the band sticks to what they much different style compared to TBS. This are doing and mean what they write then I was the fourth show for said band along with think as many people should be able to hear it the fourth show ever for a smaller, lesser as possible. known band called JamisonParker. After the interview, Jamison joined the JamisonParker is a four piece band front- band as the opening act for the show. This ed on acoustic and electric guitar by said reporter was totally blown away by the abili- Jamison and said Parker. This reporter was ty of this band to play so well together after lucky enough to sit down with Jamison for a only four shows! Every note was hit, every small Q and A. song was played perfectly and in this The Retriever Weekly: So, what are reporter’s opinion, JamisonParker definitely your main influences? gained some more fans from this show. Jamison: I go from everything like Songs such as PaperRockScissors, Screeching Weasels, to John Reznik in the Home, and their closer Dead to the World Goo Goo Dolls, he’s a great songwriter, to showcase the talent and ability of the world. Paul Westerberg in the Replacements. JamisonParker was not the only great act TRW: Cool, so how did you guys of the night as Straylight Run came out and [JamisonParker] get started? Nolan and Cooper showed no signs of rust or J: Parker and I were influence through loss of songwriting ability since they left TBS. mutual friends. I was a big fan of his band One fan actually yelled out that Nolan called Astoria that he used to play drums in. should play “There’s No I in Team,” a TBS The band kind of fell apart, so he was looking hit, but Nolan took it in stride. He was upset for something else to get into and he got a that it was yelled because he said that they had hold of my demos and he liked em. We kind a streak going with no one saying anything of ran from there. about TBS but this led to a conversation with TRW: How long have you been playing the audience with at least one member guitar? screaming that “You [Nolan] could take him J: I really started playing writing and [Adam, TBS lead singer] man!” Movie Tickets...$0 playing since 16. Overall, the show was wonderful, show- New CD’s...$0 TRW: So why go into a band instead of ing a wide showcase of talented bands. Concert Tickets...$0 going on to college? Jamison Parker will be having an EP Rockstar Interviews...$0 J: Well, school was really never my released this October. You can find out more thing; I mostly sat their some days thinking, information at Backstage Passes...$0 “Why am I doing this stuff?” http://www.jamisonparker.com or seen on Writing for TRW Features...Priceless TRW: So how do you guys write most mp3.com where they were recently a featured of your songs, are they on the road, at home? band. Write [email protected] to get more information on living the J: Writing instrumental parts was never Steve Stone loved seeing this show and is life of a UMBC Features Reporter my thing, so it’s more of team effort. I write STILL that dude with green hair. You can all the lyrics and bring them to Parker and he email him at [email protected]. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 21

Spinning the Globe: Amsterdam by Katie Rouse

It’s the little things about Amsterdam drugs (marijuana and hashish). I was amazed Dutch words I almost know. en or raped or killed because of my gender, that make all the difference. The way you at the sort of social consciousness and hard I can’t yet write about Dutch history or the my race, my orientation or my nationality can smoke in airports, restaurants, the work of the Dutch people to close the econom- miracle of reclaiming land from the sea. I’m here. Amsterdam, and Europe in general, school cafeteria. That you can customize ic gaps and provide far-reaching social welfare shockingly ignorant about Van Gogh and has an unbelievably low rate of violent the flush of the toilet to accommodate your programs. Left breathless by the extensive Rembrandt. Next time I’ll know more, I prom- crime when you compare it to American sta- own bathroom needs. The way you just sit recycling program, the work to retain the coun- ise, and I’ll throw something of educational tistics. down at a table at a cafe and wait to be tryside and natural resources, the reclamation value into this letter to UMBC. But I’d like to In the States I live with a sort of low- served your three-euro Heineken. How you of land from the sea that started in the Middle share a short thought about one of the experi- lying paranoia, maybe born out of reading can set your watch by the smell of marijua- Ages. Comforted in a way I didn’t know pos- ences of studying abroad in Europe, a sort of too much radical feminist theory, but a para- na drifting out of every coffeeshop every sible by the acceptance of gay and les- vague feeling I have trouble articulat- noia that sits with me on a visceral level and fifteen minutes. The prostitutes hanging out bian people, people of color and the ing but one that has colored all of makes me always watch were I am, what I in red-lighted windows trying to hook their general willingness to openly my two-and-a-half-weeks here. say, who’s around. I often feel targeted, even next customer; the drunken Brits stumbling discuss and find solutions to I’m not scared in though I was born into a group that ususally in raucous clumps. problems of cultural conflict. Amsterdam. I can ride my does the targeting. It’s silly, maybe, or unjust The little things, you know. I don’t know if I’ve even bike around the city, or go out or born out of a pack of lies about the ‘bad I chose to study abroad in Amsterdam really experienced any of that walking at night, or stroll people’ out there in the world, but I’m cau- because I had consistently heard glowing yet. I’m still lost in this city, around the Red Light District tious just the same. reports about the city from everyone; people still wrapped up in all the glam taking in the sights and smells, I don’t feel that here. There are dis- who went in the 1970s, people who just got and glitz and even the quaint vil- with or without a crowd of new agreements about sensitive issues in class or back, teenagers, little old ladies, everyone lage-ness of it all. I wish I could American friends, and not be scared in the bars, and I’m sure that some loved Amsterdam. [And everyone told me describe the city of Amsterdam, how the that something is going to happen. Hollanders are less than pleased with the to visit the Red Light District, including all huge department stores stand next to 18th cen- Whether or not you like Michael Moore or his behavior of all their American tourists. In those little old ladies.] Amsterdam, small as tury houses, how Sunday mornings witness Bowling for Columbine, you have to admit he this city, though, there’s a willingness to dis- it is, stands out in your mind like a city of friends sailing down the canals in small boats did a great job presenting one of the underlying cuss problems and find compromises paradise, so talked about you can almost see in the sunshine, how the hustle and bustle of a problems in American life. Fear, he said, fear is instead of turning to angry words or shady that little black dot on the map glow a hazy modern-day-metropolis almost disappears what drives the violence and racism and clas- deals or violence. You can feel this toler- red. But it wasn’t just the allure of sex and within a five minute walk. But honestly I find sism and sexism and all the other –isms that ance, this basic respect for other people just drugs and maybe even rock and roll that myself in a strange position, already accus- plague our lives. Fear exists everywhere and at walking down the street, and it’s shocking, drew me here. tomed to the silhouette of church steeples any time in America, fear of being harassed or to me at least, how incredibly refreshing it I was intrigued by the practicality and against the sunset from the view from my win- assaulted or battered or killed because of the is. success of the tolerance policies of the dow, but still getting woefully lost coming way you look or walk or talk or live. That’s a souvenir I’d like to bring Dutch government on prostitution and soft back from class and stumbling over the few I’m not scared of being harassed or beat- home. AOK Gallery and UMBC Fine Arts Shine Together

from INTERMEDIA page 18 time when irony was immensely favored in work, but also prominent Fluxus artists comedy and technology was advancing into George Maciunas, Allan Kaprow, Mieko becoming a massive influence on society, Shiomi, Yoko Ono, Emmett Williams, Ken and it’s evidently reflected in the artwork. Friedman, Gertrude Stein, Larry Miller, These explanations of such works may Robert Bozzi, and many more. be making you think, “Huh?” but a visit to The exhibit in the library gallery pos- the gallery will surely clear up your confu- sesses a tremendous variety of works sion. inspired by intermedia. Numerous limited Also the professor of a first-year semi- edition Fluxus boxes that were made to nar focused on intermedia, Moren stresses help spread the phenomenon through distri- the “need to experience Fluxus” in order to bution are displayed throughout the exhib- fully understand and appreciate it. It may it. seem absurd and unusual at first, but after a These contained cheap ephemera, pho- closer observation you’ll be laughing out tos, little games, specific artwork, small loud at the hidden jokes, clever wit and ironic objects, cue cards and other random enjoy figuring out the patterns disguised materials. An example is Ken Friedman’s beneath these simple, yet complicated mas- “FLUX Corsage” box that only held flower terpieces. seeds. You will be astounded by the amount Some actions that were inscribed on of creative talent that you may have never the performance cards found in these boxes realized existed. As Allan Kaprow once include “Copyright your genetic code.” said, “Higgins is a big man with strong (Larry Miller, Only You) and “Get a job for options…He can get away with leading a Women Earn its own sake.” (Dick Higgins, Danger crowd of artists in health exercises to the $3,000-$4,000 Music Number Twenty Nine), just to name tune of a 1910 scratchy record; he can give a few. a lecture at a picnic; he can shave his head Be an Egg Donor Other pieces include walls dedicated to as a concert piece –and make us believe in For an Infertile Couple all kinds of concrete poetry and words it, absolutely…Higgins’ talent is his irrev- placed in meaningful patterns and shapes. erence.” •Healthy — Mature — Non-smokers Silkscreens depicting a variety of work Go experience it for yourself and see, • Age 20-29 — Average Weight also grace the gallery, like Alison Knowles’ hear, and read why Dick Higgins has been •2 week Part-Time Commitment “Cene Per Otto”; a series of eight photos acclaimed as a genius. •Confidentiality at All Times consisting of miscellaneous objects such as beans, spectacles, belt buckles, and gloves Gallery Dates: arranged on plates. Another important aspect of interme- Sept. 8-Dec.13: dia is “audio art” based off ordinary sounds Gallery open to the public that some individuals consider music, such as a vacuum cleaner orchestra. Some of the Oct. 16: major roles in this style were the humor Symposium at 4-6pm with Reception at 6- 410-296-5126 Towson, Maryland content and how computers could be mixed 7pm www.familybuild.com into the medley of media. Performance (presented by Alison Knowles Fluxus’ height in popularity was at a and Larry Miller) at 7:30 pm Page 22 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 16, 2003

F.U.E.L.’s Major of the Week Punishing the Platter

Health Administration and Policy ✁ By Kaidye Hansen The Health Administration and Policy What can I do with this major? et together in the large bowl. While a (HAPP) program is designed for career-ori- Upon completion of this pro- Today I bring to you my favorite utensil can be used to do this, clean ented students who recognize that health and gram, students will be prepared for recipe of all time, something I have hands are much more fun. When fully healthcare in America are major public con- careers in managed-care settings; been making since I learned when I mixed, spread out over a long strip of cerns. long-term care; hospitals; federal, was seven years old. I bring to you, tinfoil, so that it is about ? inch thick What would I study as a HAPP state, and community health agen- the sacred Broccoli Cheese Beefloaf. and slightly shorter than the loaf pan is major? cies; and other health related organi- Ok, so maybe I am overdoing it a long. HAPP majors choose an emphasis in zations. Students have also gone on bit, but ask those who have partaken Then cover in broccoli and ched- health services or public and community for successful graduate study in of the beefloaf, and you will find my dar cheese, breaking the broccoli up health. They can expect to achieve the fol- health care related fields. The HAPP comments largely substantiated. into smaller pieces. Then using the tin- lowing academic goals: website features an Alumni Corner Especially by those who swore they foil, roll it up, and place into the loaf 1) A comprehensive understanding of that posts information about the hated meatloaf. They didn’t hate meat- pan. This can be accomplished easiest health care issues and the health care system career and graduate academic loaf; they had just never had it made by leaving the beef log on the end of that will underpin various educational and endeavors of HAPP alumni well. So, without further ado, I’ll shut the tinfoil, and then covering it with career goals; Does the HAPP program offer up and get on with the recipe. the loaf plan, then flipping the whole 2) Training in basic administrative, any organizations related to the thing over. Cover with tinfoil, and managerial, and methodological skills; major? You Will Need: cook 45-60 minutes, or until no longer 3) Preparation for entry-level employ- Students are encouraged to join •1-2 lb.’s ground beef thawed pink in the center. ment in the community’s health and health the HAPP Council of Majors. (turkey is substitutable) You can check the center by using care organizations, and in support systems in Participation in the organization •1 bag frozen broccoli a knife, fork and oven mitts. In the private and public sector; (designed to) provides an opportuni- •1 16 oz. bag shredded cheddar extreme cases of need, flip flops and 4) Preparation for a graduate program ty to meet other majors, share infor- cheese rolled up newspapers, can be substitut- leading to an advanced degree in health serv- mation, and discuss mutual interests. •2 eggs ed for oven mitts, as we found on 3 ices administration or a related field. The Council of Majors sponsors pro- •1 cup breadcrumbs separate occasions. Then uncover and Are there any special opportunities grams regarding post-graduation •ketchup cook for another 10-15 minutes to get for HAPP majors? goals, including career networking •mustard it nice and crispy. Students are encouraged to participate and guidance with graduate school •1 packet meatloaf seasoning I prefer to eat mine with mass in activities outside of the classroom, includ- programs.The Council also sponsors •1 large bowl quantities of ketchup, but some don’t. ing internships and field research opportuni- community service activities during •1 loaf pan, the larger the better. Also, it only gets better each time it is ties. The HAPP department has sponsored the school year. •Tinfoil reheated. international field research opportunities in Sound Interesting? places such as Switzerland, where students For more information, visit the Preheat Oven to 375 degrees. Got any spiffy easy food ideas? can gain experience using social science department in ACIV Room 348, or Mix beef, bread crumbs, eggs, Email [email protected] field research techniques and understand the check out their website at ketchup, mustard, and seasoning pack- requirements for a global society. www.umbc.edu/happ. The Fighting Temptations Fails To Satisfy The Hype

KENNETH MALLORY the plot. This formula is not hard to follow- Temptations, misses the mark. While Beyonce’ may have formidable Retriever Weekly Staff Writer any director and any run of the mill Here’s a peep of the vapid plot: Darrin singing talent, her acting is simply actor/comedian can make a comedic movie. (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.) is a dishonest, deplorable. Her character, Lilly, withers Simple fact: Comedies make us laugh. Yet, good comedies or movies that have conniving junior marketing exec, originally under the misguided, cold and drab perform- Generally, they involve a completely absurd significant comedic elements generally tend from the small, pious town of Monte Carlo, ance she delivers. Lilly is just too rigid and yet predictable plot, and actors (also comedi- to be a little more challenging to pull off. Georgia, but resides in New York City. dull. ans) whose equally absurd antics supplement They require a plot that is a little more per- Upon his Aunt Sally’s death, and his Cuba Gooding Jr. also offers an plexing than the average dismissal from his job for his sickening dis- objectionable performance. An actor with film; humor that is dark- honesty, he returns to Monte Carlo to get his his immense talent should not subject his more wry and offbeat than greedy hands on his piece of Aunt Sally’s craft to such foolery- although he plays a expected, and actors who will. But before Aunt Sally relinquishes her choir director; he does not have to per- are bold and unafraid to money to Darrin, her will stipulates that he form back flips and handstands to enhance move against the status become the choir director of her church, and the credibility of his character or the quo. guide this ailing choir to win a gospel choir comedic flash of a film already flawed by Very rarely have we contest. Before Darrin can do this, however, a lifeless plot. witnessed movies with the he must come to grips with the religious Other moments of the film suffer from comedic qualities and cal- hypocrisy of the church and its members, the same limpness; the antics of stars such as iber of flicks like American while also trying to win over the heart of Montell Jordan, Steve Harvey (who plays a Beauty (with daring actors lounge singer Lilly (Beyonce’) and persuade drunken DJ) and Mike Epps, are indeed such as Kevin Spacey). her to sing in the choir. funny, yet they are tried and true techniques Conversely, very seldom In a very hackneyed dénouement, the to provoke gut-gurgling laughter in audi- do we find comedies that story line closes as Darrin warms the cold ences. shine in sheer humor like hearts of Lilly and the church members, as Despite the aforementioned setbacks, There’s Something About he also helps the choir snag the contest prize. the film boasts some dynamic gospel music. Mary. Jonathan Lynn attempts to compensate Gospel greats such as Ann Nesby and While the skin color for the triteness of this plot by enlisting a vir- Shirley Caesar bring some life to the film by of the actors change, the tual ‘Who’s Who’ of black entertainment for belting out gospel number such as “The situation is generally the the cast. Aside from the star power of the Stone”. Singer Faith Evans also has a cameo same for comedies featur- ubiquitous Beyonce’ and Oscar winning in the movie and sings the soul-stirring num- ing black actors. For actor Cuba Gooding Jr., the legendary Melba ber “Heaven Knows”. instance, there are few Moore, singers Angie Stone, the O’Jays and Nonetheless, the tired plot and jokes of films that are as satirical Montell Jordan, comedians Mike Epps, Fighting Temptations make the film unex- and amusing as Blazing Steve Harvey and Faison Love, and actor ceptional. Temptations covers charted terri- Saddles or as insanely Latanya Richardson all have considerable tory- if feels like a lame hybrid of Sister Act funny as Friday. parts in the film. 2 and Bringing Down the House- and the With such dichoto- As an amusing surprise, Rue resulting predictability weakens its comedic mous characteristics of McClanahan (of Golden Girls notoriety), qualities. comedic films, quality is and rapping convicts have roles as choir In total, The Fighting Temptations fails ‘hit or miss’. members. Despite this bevy of stars, to live up to its name, as it doesn’t fight for- Courtesy of Paramount Pictues Unfortunately, director Fighting Temptations is seduced by the cun- mulaic comedy with pugilististic actors and Hot Stuff: Big names couldn’t carry The Fighting Jonathan Lynn’s new fea- ning allure of bad acting and awful black an equally combative story; rather, it yields Temptations. ture, Fighting comedy clichés. to it quite feebly. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 23

RecSports 101: Intro to Fun Living the AWK Revolution from MUSIC, page 18 This Week: Confessions of an Intramural Junkie and posing for pictures with fans on stage. by Ann Kramer he really personifies those emotions. While that may not seem abnormal, I find I can safely say that at no point dur- it refreshing to see him do all of these ing the concert did a smile ever leave my things during the actual songs. My intramural sports experi- with intramural soccer players, and face, as all of the insanity that ensued After an action-packed hour that ence began when I took PE 144 we just joined forces with one of throughout the entire show combined saw fans running around in a gigantic with our varsity soccer coach, Pete their teams. with the nature of the music was just circle (upon request by A.W.K.), two Caringi. By the end of the class, I So overall, I would suggest lis- hilarious to me, and I mean that in the rabid fans dressed as wolves (paying had caught the eye of one of the tening to that next message from nicest way possible. homage to his new album, The Wolf), regulars in the class, Kwaku Effah, “Dustin, from RecSports” and I imagine that the experience of his numerous piggyback rides and a whole who then invited me to play intra- maybe giving it a try. It certainly concerts almost becomes religious for lot of water thrown into the audience, mural indoor soccer with him. worked out for me. some fans, akin to those that have seen a the show ended after a raucous version Now, like all of you, I had Email [email protected] if band like the Polyphonic Spree perform. of the classic “Party Hard.” become so familiar with the voice you have any questions. Blasting through near all the songs While he may not have the most and messages of “Dustin, from in his repertoire, it would not be hard for intelligent lyrics, motto, or lifestyle, RecSports”, that the idea at first Important Dates a novice to Andrew’s music to feel right Andrew W.K. sure does know how to was slightly less than appealing. at home after a couple of songs. please an audience. Until next time, I Why would I want to come out and September19 Neither would it be difficult to feel will continue to party ‘til I puke, loving play now, when I hadn’t wanted to Field Hockey: LaSalle 1:00 intimidated by A.W.K. as he jumps around New York City, never letting down, and before? But, Kwaku appealed to Women’s Soccer: Vermont 4:00 from place to place hugging, squeezing, above all, having fun nights. my ego, and I decided to join up and play some, just to see if it was September19- September 20 worth my time. I also invited my Women’s Volleyball: at Villanova soccer-playing roommate. From Tournament TBD the first game we were hooked. Everyone participating was September 20 there to have fun, and for the first Cross Country: Navy Men time in my then 3 years on campus Men’s Soccer: Delaware 1:00 I felt like I actually belonged to September Sand Volleyball Bash something that was fun. Although Intramurals starting date our team manager graduated at the end of that year, my roommate and September 21 I started our own team in the fall, Field Hockey: Northeastern 2:00 and have played every season Women’s Soccer: Maine 1:00 since, indoor and outdoor. Our frequency at the games September 22 led Dustin to offer me a job for U.S.T.A. Tennis Intramurals this past summer, which has car- signup deadline ried over into a very convenient and easy part-time job on campus September 23 for the school year. Field Hockey: Bucknell 7:00 I have made more friends through intramural soccer than I September 24 thought there were people on cam- Men’s Soccer: at Old Dominion pus, and now I’m getting invited 7:00 to play more sports, as well. Both Footlocker/ACIC Flag Football my roommate and I are involved Intramurals sign up deadline.

Reliving The Pony Express

from CORBETT, page 18 past few weeks have seen the release of tence, before being pushed aside by the Orphans Preferred and its spotlight as a spe- Transcontinental Telegraph, the Pony cial publication at Barnes and Noble Express reached clients in eight states across Booksellers across the country. In the com- the nation, and Corbett tells a story that he ing weeks Corbett will travel to Denver and depicts as, “a bit like Paul speak to the National Pony Revere’s ride.” Express Association (NPEA) The research conducted about his work. by the author, in terms of In an age of technology time, outlasted the tenure of and the internet, it can be the Pony Express in its hey- shocking to imagine that in day. Two years and twenty just 150 years we have come thousand miles later, after to live in such an advanced driving the path of the Pony age after such humble begin- Express six times and exhum- nings as the Pony Express. ing its life and vibrancy, Yet the story retains Corbett was able to begin his vitality along its path, with story. Having actually fin- small monuments marking ished Orphans Preferred just the route taken by the brave before the Labor Day holiday riders. Despite its distinction one year ago, Corbett saw the Courtesy of Christopher Corbett as a tall tale, the Pony length of his novel cut in half Tall Tales: Relic of The Express remains, according before its release earlier this Pony Express’s colorful to Corbett, “a part of the fab- month. history. ric of the west,” personifying In his recantation of the triumph and heroism in an history and purpose of the age of uncertainty and the Pony Express, Corbett was able to include its unknown. honest qualities along with those produced For more information about Professor over time, as he emphasizes, “there’s fact, Corbett, The Pony Express, Orphan’s there’s fiction, all jumbled into one.” Perferred, or the journey of research, please During an assuredly exciting time, the visit www.orphansperferred.com. Page 24 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 16, 2003 Mexico Holds Them High innUendo from MEXICAN, page 19 On a technical observation, this despite the numerous borrowings from “film” was not shot on film. OK, confus- past classics of this type, namely the ing paradoxes aside, I simply wish to note that it was shot with a High Definition digital video camera, and ...it’s your life, but we could live it better... despite the hype that this, along with the recent Star Wars prequels, sig- nals the death of celluloid cinema, and the benefit of a crystal-clear, dust- and-dirt free image, the change has the drawback of having some sequences that look cheap- just too What do you get when you combine a soror, a video-looking, inconsistent with the type-A student leader, a computer genius, a rest of the film, er, video... well, homebody, a nerd, a love expert, and ofcourse, movie, let’s call it. a fabulous gay guy in one column? I found the exaggerated, comic- book fantasy quality of the scenarios and characters interesting, for parts of the movie, but the majority is all Introducing an advice column like you’ve never quick getaways, plots twists and seen. It’s almost too hot to print, but we’ll let you double-crosses, until the inevitable be the judge. Boundaries? We cross ‘em. bloody blowout on the Day of the Taboos? Never heard of them. Give us your best Dead. Not that this is necessarily stuff and we won’t disapoint. deficient, but as a representative of a well-worn genre, the tricks up its sleeves aren’t quite enough to make Real advice from real people who know...It’s like it an over-the-top winner. talking to you friends, only cooler. Punctuated by gorgeous photogra- phy, hyperkinetic action, and a Courtesy of Columbia TriStar flashy imagination that always Love and War: Briefly united in Once Upon A exceeds whatever a ‘normal’ script Time In Mexico. would call for, Once Upon a Time in Mexico serves as a super-stylized works of John Woo, Sam Peckinpah, and treat for those who like their movies rau- Write to [email protected] withques- Sergio Leone (whose Once Upon a Time cous and rough, the electricity of Johnny tions about anything and everything... in the West is recalled by the title), this is Depp saving it mostly from becoming tire- but please no more questions about where your mom’s unmistakably “A Robert Rodriguez some overkill, settling in somewhere been for the last 10 years. We don’t know. Flick,” as the opening titles grinningly between the good, the bad and the ugly. call it. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 25

Beginning [Sept. 18] Events Happening Throughout Incidentally... the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area TOWN Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus Beginning [Sept. 17] Thursday, September 18 8:00 for a musical double feature, star- ... As Stoopid Does ring, of fairly recent UMBC acclaim, Jah Making noise this week, of the some- Works, who serve up a pretty funky slice Wednesday, September 17 Friday, September 19 what unintelligent variety, is Slightly of tuneful pie, and Can’t Hang, a local Leadership Roundtable Freebie Fridays! Stoopid, a California band on Skunk ragtag bunch who get by on their talent Learn how to be a go-getter and WMBC’s weekly concert series Records I’ve heard about, here and there, and charm. TM* better leader by attending the boasts music ranging from hard rock to over the past few months. Now they’re “Leadership Roundtable” seminar rock opera and everything in between. hitting the Recher Theatre in Towson, Monday, September 18 from 1-2pm in the Commons, Room Come out to the cabaret (rain) or having hung 10 on the Sprite Liquid Mix I Love L.A.! (and Randy!) 2B24. The seminar is part of a series Common’s street stage (shine) to listen to tour thing this summer. Fans of Sublime Beloved and controversial singer- so you can go sign up to attend future fusion and new age soul. Email Anthony should check ‘em out. TM* songwriter Randy Newman, best know ones also. Contact David Hoffman at Davies ([email protected]) for more for his sort of novelty hit “Short People” [email protected] or x51565 for information. Timmy! Reynolds! as well as the music he’s written for the more information. He recorded the now-legendary Toy Story movies, is coming to Saturday, September 20 “Live at Luther College” album with Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, a short Thursday, September 18 Men’s soccer vs. Delaware Dave Matthews, now it’s Tim Reynolds’ drive down 95. Hopefully Mr. Newman Fondue & Friends Watch the men’s soccer team take on turn to do that solo acoustic thing, all on will bring his satiric, piano-styled tunes to Satisfy your sweet tooth and Delaware at 1pm in the UMBC Soccer his own. Tonight he’s playing the freshly- the shows, which will happen tonight at learn about Greek life at the same Stadium. Call Omari at 410-455-2205 scented Funk Box, at 7:00, in Baltimore. 7:30, as well as tomorrow night at the time! Join the Alpha Sigma Alpha for more information. Students free with ID. TM* same time and place. Sorority for a girls night out at 7pm. Got an Upcoming Event? Email Meet at the Common’s Info. Desk. [email protected] Saturday, September 18 Tuesday, September 18 Oh my- Godhead! Not Related to Star of Gigli Yes, my wee younguns, it is now Tonight at the Avalon Theatre in time for your ass to be handed to you on a Easton, MD, it’s fan-fave “psycho- platter by the thrashinest, head-banginest bajoist” Bela Fleck, along with Edgar power metal band in the Baltimore area: Meyer, beginning at 8:00 o’clock. That’s Godhead! Let there be rock, they pro- p.m., folks, but you can get there in the claim; only you can tell if it, biblically morning just to be there on time! TM* speaking, “is good.” Thus saith me: be Live the Lifestyle thou at Fletcher’s, at 8:00 p.m. TM* *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481- SEAT; www.ticketmaster.com 2 Bands for the Price of...2! Got an upcoming area event? Email Write for Features Reggae/rock lovers will definitely [email protected] (min. 2 weeks need to hit the Recher Theater tonight at notice). Ext. 51260 Page 26 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 16, 2003 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY Page 27 Sports Women’s Soccer Drops Another GW’s Own Goal Gives Game, But Remains Optimistic Dawgs the OT Win season. Five minutes later freshman senior captain Jessa Karko, ence.” BY KATHLEEN AMANDA OTIS midfielder Kevin Mezzadra tal- “Unfortunately, none of her Coach Salmon praised senior JACKSON Retriever Weekly Staff Writer lied his second goal of the season attempts could be capitalized on Carolyn Patton for her ability to Retriever Weekly Staff Writer with an unassisted boot from the and the opportunities were lost.” step up in a new position. She usu- This past Wednesday in their top of the box into the left corner UMBC put up a hard fight With just five minutes remain- ally plays center back, but was second overtime game this sea- of the net. With 16 shots in the against Hartford in their first con- ing in the game, the Retrievers needed as a center mid for the son, the Retrievers beat the second-half the Colonials man- ference game of the season last again pushed for a goal, but were game against Hartford. “Carolyn George Washington University aged to put two past Retriever Wednesday, but ended up losing to stopped by Hawk player Christina was a real bright spot, showing Colonials 3-2. After the first half keeper Andy Marchica. The third the Hawks 3-0. Saropolous. This time, Hartford leadership both emotionally and both teams failed to put any goal of the game came after GW Hartford was the top ranked had managed to get behind vocally. It was obvious that she put points on the board. Going into junior Matt Miller’s shot from 18 team in the America East pre-sea- UMBC’s defense. Retriever keep- her all into this game.” halftime the game looked as if it yards out was bobbled back into son poll, while UMBC was only er Robin Babaris was forced to Patton says, “Hartford was the was going to mirror their other the box. Sophomore Frank positioned at number nine. Despite come out of the goal to clear the best game we have played this overtime competition, a 0-0 tie Ambrosio notched the point 84 this, the Retrievers dominated the ball, which went straight to the year. It was a disappointment to with Lafayette. Finally, at minute minutes in after a quick collec- game from kick-off, out-shooting other team for another Hawk goal. give up two goals in the last min- 52, sophomore defender Matt tion and sent it into the net. Hartford 13 to 8. A final goal for the Hawks utes of the game, but it is still early McGowan knocked a header into With little more than 30 sec- At the 74 minute mark, came just a few seconds later by in the season. I think we all learned the goal off senior tri-captain onds left the Colonials tied the UMBC attempted an attack to go Erin Mucha when a Retriever mis- a lot from this game and cannot be Mike Joseph’s corner kick. This for the win, yet Hartford player communication in the midfield upset with the loss. We definitely was McGowan’s first goal of the Jeanette Akerlund used the oppor- allowed the goal. played a better game than see GW, page 29 tunity to score on a counter attack. “The score doesn’t reflect the Hartford.” Despite this surprising setback, the game we played last week,” says The team faces Vermont next girls continued to play with intense head coach Michelle Salmon. “We Friday at 4 p.m. at home. passion. played like the number one team in “Vermont is a very good team. We Junior Missy Moore had a America East for 87 minutes. If we just have to be prepared and build number of shots on goal and was can put forth that kind of effort for on what we have learned in these able to create several scoring 90 minutes in the rest of our last few games,” says Salmon. opportunities for the Retrievers. games, we will be the most diffi- “Our job now is to just go out and “Missy had a great game,” says cult team to beat in the confer- play the best soccer we can.”

File photo / Retriever Weekly Staff Charging for glory: Christina Sikorsk: of women’s soccer sets up a play for UMBC Page 28 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS September 16, 2003 UMBC Athletes Score UMBC Digs up Points in the Community Another Two Wins

It doesn’t stop there, every year stu- from SECOND, page 32 TIFFANY DEINZER (while Rider) broke down,” said Coach dent-athletes participate in a Leaders Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Giovanazzi. “This was a good weekend Recruiting Leaders Day, which is attended 4-0 run capturing the first game 30-25. for us. The teams we played were in a UMBC is growing. Out past the new by 100 students from Lansdowne Middle The second game was also close, but broad range, and I saw everyone play. Walker Ave. apartments, past the new School enabling them to experience the the Lady Retrievers never looked back Depth is important when we get into the Public Policy building, out into the com- college environment. Throughout the day, after going on a 4-0 run to take the lead conference schedule.” munity. As UMBC continues to grow and student athlete’s help with campus tours, 19-15. They won the game 30-26, but Davis and Gross, both having out- become more apart of the community so lunch, and are also speakers used to moti- freshman Amy Starosta suffered an ankle standing performances all weekend, repre- do many of the student-athletes. vate the students to continue their aca- sprain in the process. sented the Lady Retrievers on the All- Unbeknownst to many at UMBC, student- demic success. To throw in an element of In the third game, UMBC was down Tournament Team. athletes work just as hard off the field and fun to the whole day, there is a mini ath- early 6-1, but the Lady Retrievers stormed Next Weekend UMBC takes their 5-5 in the community, as they do on the field. letic clinic and demonstration at the end back to tie the game at 7. Later on the record to Manhattan, Pennsylvania where They put in time on their respective fields of the day supervised by a sport team. In score was 12-12, but not for long. UMBC they will play in the Villanova or courts and in the RAC, but they also the past this has included Swimming and shut the door on the Lady Broncos by Tournament. “This is a tougher tourna- put in time in the community helping dis- Men’s Basketball and the entire Student going on a 7-1 run and eventually winning ment. All the teams are at high level (like advantaged and struggling youth achieve Athlete Advisory Council. the game 30-25. Davis recorded 10 kills Georgia State). We need to rest, get their full potential in all areas of their Helping with a majority of this com- while committing only two errors. healthy, and have a couple days of focused young lives. munity involvement is Lisa Gambino, “We were steady at the end of games, practice,” commented Coach Giovanazzi. One major program led by the stu- UMBC’s Community Outreach dent-athletes at UMBC is the Building Coordinator, who helps facilitate projects Academic Excellence through the between the schools and UMBC’s stu- TeamWork program. This program dent-athletes. “I live in the community involves teams going out to local middle and I can see how much they truly love all schools and conducting one-hour presen- the work our student-athletes do. UMBC tations and demonstrations of the team is able to be recognized through the work and showing how academics and athletics of the athletes and not just through athlet- go hand in hand. After these presentations ics,” Ms. Gambino stated. Another force are held, a mini-clinic is provided to teach in community outreach is the Student the students a new sport or to improve Athlete Advisory Council, which works upon their existing skills. Altogether, four with communication between student-ath- teams have participated in this program so letes and the administration. Together far, talking to almost 500 students, at nine they make sure that UMBC athletes local schools. become well-rounded individuals with Also many student-athletes work academic, athletic, and life skills. They with Catonsville Middle School students also stress the importance of community one hour a week to increase the student’s service and work hard to make sure stu- academic involvement in school. UMBC dent-athletes give back to the school and athletes encourage these students to work community. hard and set goals for the future so that UMBC, now more than ever, must try their dreams may one day come true. Last to incorporate the community into campus year alone, members of men’s and life. Working hard to bridge this gap are women’s lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, student-athletes, who not only draw the and track and field mentored 52 at-risk community in through their games, but students. Mr. Evans, Principal at also by providing a positive influence Catonsville Middle School believes, “The upon the youth of the community. This UMBC Community Outreach Program outreach through mentoring programs and has had significant impact on our students team presentations creates an example for and school. The student-athlete mentor- these possible future students of UMBC. ing program has given many of our stu- The community is made stronger not Jean Dougherty / Retriever Weekly Staff dents someone to talk to who better under- because these athletes are strong on the High jump: Julia Waclawiak gets up to block a shot at the Retriever Invitational stand the difficulties they might be fac- field but because they are strong leaders in ing.” life. Athleteof theWeek: Marcus Gross by Amanda Otis

Marcus Gross’ teammates and fellow defensive back Justin Nall. In England, Gross was named describe him as “intense” and “He is virtually unstoppable in the air and “Man of the Month” for his per- “unstoppable.” He lived up to this poses a great threat when he moves up for formance against a top pro team, description last weekend during the set plays and corner kicks. He has great the Chrystal Palace F.C. He looks Battle of Baltimore Soccer training habits and is a leader on the team up to Rio Ferdinand, a Central Tournament where he received physically and emotionally. He practices Defender for England, as well as his Defensive MVP honors. hard and makes everyone around him a father. UMBC won the tournament this better player.” “The biggest influence on my year, beating defending champion Last year was a great beginning for soccer career has been my dad,” Loyola 2-1 for the first time in the the 6-3 player from Barnstaple, England. admits Gross. “He played pro in school’s history. When asked if the He started in all 15 games he dressed for England and has been nothing but win was a surprise, Gross responded, and was a member of the All-Tournament supportive of me in my decision to “Everyone on the team knows that Team after the Battle of Baltimore last come to the States.” we can beat anyone on any day, so year. He scored his first collegiate goal Gross and his teammates are for me it was not a surprise at all.” against Sacred Heart last year, the only looking forward to the rest of the This confident attitude seems to penalty kick the entire season. He also season. He says that they are setting be a big component of Gross’ suc- had two assists, which led to back-to-back their sites on improving the pro- cess. “ ‘Grossy’ has an extremely wins over St. Francis (NY) and St. gram to make it back to the NCAA intense game,” says team captain Francis (PA). tournament. September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS Page 29 Men’s Soccer Wins Another Dawg Fight

from GW, page 27 score. Senior Jeremy Catlin flicked a game winner against Towson in the semi- quick ball to Arnar Johannsson, who final game and assisted on Joseph’s game scored with a redirect. “Somehow in the winner in the finals versus Loyola. This last few seconds they got a shot off and was the first selection of the Conference scored,” commented junior Danny Players of the Week for the 2003 season. Mongello. With a current record of 4-0-1 McElligott In overtime luck was on the stated, “This isn’t a bad way to head into Retrievers side. Three minutes into the the upcoming conference games. I feel overtime Mongello crossed a ball to the like we will do really well in our first sea- inside of the box and a GW defender’s son in America East.” diving slide knocked the ball into the goal. The Retrievers will host Family This past week the Retriever squad Faculty/Staff Day at the UMBC soccer also had great news after taking home stadium on September 20 as they face the their first ever Battle of Baltimore title, Delaware Blue Hens. For more informa- junior forward Derek McElligott was tion on this special event check the File photo / Retriever Weekly Staff awarded America East Player of the Week Retriever website or contact Lisa Caption Head: Caption goes here. for September 8. McElligott scored the Gambino at 410-455-3389. And here. Field Hockey Runs Out of Shots in the End Cross DAVID JUN Country Runs Retriever Weekly Staff Writer In a pair of thrilling battles against Out of Time non-conference foes, the Lady Retrievers field hockey team was unable to find the from Cross, page 6 right mix of elements that were needed to win. With the losses in fairly evenly tional, Morgan at 22 and Galan placed matched games this past weekend, UMBC number 28 to round out the top runners had their record fall to 1-3. for the Retrievers. “This is the first real During a mostly dreary matchup test for Jazzmon,” said an optimistic against Radford, the Lady Retrievers sim- coach Murray. While the freshman did ply ran out of time as the Lady not pass their test with flying colors, the Highlanders came away with a 2-1 victory. Lady Retrievers remain among the top UMBC played superb defense in the first local teams. “Improvement is as crucial half and continually attacked Radford time as winning,” believes coach Murray. The after time. The midfield of Cecile Banas, Lady Retrievers will be hoping to see a Jen Rowe and Leslie Chilcote set a desir- lot of that this season, especially from able pace for UMBC for much of the their freshmen. game. Freshman Julie Moore scored the The men’s cross country will take on first goal of the game with 29:08 left in the Navy next Saturday. Standout sophomore game. But, in the second half the defense John Commins will have to repeat his faded away as the main weakness of the performance from the Baltimore Metro team was exposed. Invitational last week for the Retrievers The offense didn’t help the defense to have shot at defeating a strong Navy enough and so the defense eventually gave team. The women will try and recover in. “We were frantic and didn’t play our from Saturday’s setback next in the Great game. We got mentally tired and just let America XC Festival September 26 down Radford take control of the game,” junior in North Carolina. defender Banas stated. With 23:22 left in Jean Dougherty / Retriever Weekly Staff the game, junior forward Marie Petran Stick battle: Katie Cutchall charges after the ball in a battle against Radford. bounced a shot to teammate Meredith Evans who scored on the pass. Petran later went on to score the game-winning goal game, the team seemed to lose focus and with 6:08 left in the matchup. She beat the didn’t play as one unit like they had earli- UMBC defenders to a loose ball as junior er in the game. UMBC struck like light- goalie Meghan Polek got up from the turf ning when sophomore attacker Kate and hit the right corner of the net. Banas Cutchall scored on a feed from Chilcote Weekly Poll: Who’s Hot thinks the main problems with the team only 1:30 into the second half. Then 1:30 were that they “didn’t play to their best for later, West Chester scored off of an errant 10 to 15 minutes during the second half pass attempt. With 21 minutes left, Q: Have you attended a fall The men’s soccer team for and they played as individuals, not one Cutchall this time scored herself. Cutchall sporting event? team.” accumulated three points in the game. winning the Battle of In their next fight against the Lady UMBC attacked relentlessly but couldn’t Baltimore and posting four Golden Rams of West Chester, the Lady score again. The Lady Rams struck quick- victories to open the season. Retrievers improved from the last game ly using one of the problems the Lady A: Respond to: but the result didn’t change. UMBC lost Retrievers had in the Radford game. “We UMBCpoll @hotmail.com this battle in overtime, 3-2. Many of the had a lack of communication,” Rowe stat- themes from the last game carried over to ed. That was the main contributing factor Who’s Not this game. to this loss as the Lady Rams scored with Once again, this game started out with seven minutes to go and 1:25 into overtime a scoreless first half. Polek played excep- against a defense that looked confused. The women’s soccer team for tionally well in this game. Once again, the The field hockey team will next face losing three straight games. midfield of Banas, Rowe and Chilcote dic- LaSalle at Temple University and play tated the right tempo for UMBC. Rowe their conference opener against nationally quietly put together a solid performance in ranked Northeastern at UMBC Stadium on front of the home crowd. Like their last September 21. Page 30 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS September 16, 2003 September 16, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY Page 31 Classifieds

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Marcus Gross earns AOTW. 28 Women’s soccer continues skid. 27 Sports Field Hockey has a busy week. 29 UMBC Places Second In The Retriever Invitational

DEREK SMITH teamwork and lots of hustle. Retriever Weekly Staff Writer The Lady Retrievers next faced a very good Georgia State This past weekend the Lady team, who are off to their best ten Retrievers volleyball team was at game start in the program’s his- home to host the Retriever tory. This match belonged to Invitational. UMBC (5-5) didn’t Georgia State, who won by disappoint the home crowd, as scores of 30-26, 30-25, and 30- they went 2-1 in the tournament, 21. earning second place. The only Coach Greg Giovanazzi was team they didn’t beat was the disappointed in the team’s ability Georgia State Panthers (11-1), to perform at the end of games, who went undefeated in the tour- especially in game three. UMBC nament. often put themselves in position In the nightcap match on to go on a run towards the end of Friday UMBC defeated the games, but could never execute. Providence Friars 3-1. The Lady “I told the team we have to look Retrievers cruised, winning three at ourselves, but also give credit straight games (30-23, 30-23, 30- to the other team. They played a 16) after losing the first. UMBC really great game and put pres- seemed to grow stronger as the sure on us the whole time,” match progressed, winning each Giovanzzi stated. consecutive game by a larger The Lady Retrievers third margin than the last. match of the weekend was “We started out a little played against the Rider Broncos rough, and then got better”, said (6-4). This was a game of runs. junior outside hitter Jocelyn For the most part UMBC was the Teoh. Teoh had a game-high 23 one making these runs in their 3- kills on 50 attacks. Sophomore 0 win. Megan Gross had a whopping 56 In the first game UMBC was assists and 12 digs. Also, gradu- ahead 23-18, but after a Rider ate student Jennifer Davis timeout, the Lady Broncos reeled recorded a .400 hitting percent- off a 7-3 run. This cut the age. Freshmen Amy Starosta had Retriever lead to 26-25, and 13 kills, 10 digs, and 2 aces and forced them to call a timeout of Emily Berman had 9 kills on 19 their own. Coming out of the Jean Dougherty / Retriever Weekly Staff attacks to add to the UMBC timeout UMBC answered with a Dynamic Duo: Jocelyn Teoh and Amy Starosta gear up for the UMBC Tournament offense. This game was full of see SECOND, page 28 Cross Country Drops Two

AMIT CHAND UMBC team. Junior Cara Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Wettlaufer came in 14 with a time of 20:13.27. The Eagles of The UMBC women’s cross American University bested the country team made the short trip Retrievers 17-38. The Retrievers to Annapolis to participate in the did not fare any better against 2nd Annual Salty Sea Dog Navy, losing to them by a score Invitational on Saturday and of 18-37. The Eagles captured placed last. The tri-meet field the top three spots on their way consisted of the Retrievers, to winning the invitational. American University and host Winner Kiera Carlstrom ran a Navy. With the Lady Retrievers time of 19:05.94 for American. coming off a strong performance Coming in second place, Navy last week at the Baltimore Metro was led by freshmen Erin Invitational expectations had Demchko. been high. Cross-country coach With four freshmen Murray Davis knew his team among the top newcomers this would face a tough challenge on season, the women’s cross coun- Saturday. “We are going to have try squad is counting on them to our hands full,” said a realistic step up fast for the team to be coach Murray. “I think we will successful. Making up the quar- do good.” tet of outstanding freshmen are Sophomore Stefanie Katleen Galan, Morgan Little, Thomas has begun this season Jazzmon Morgan and Britta where she left off last season: Nelson. “We have a group of being the frontrunner on a talented freshmen,” boasts a strong Retriever squad. Thomas proud coach Murray. Nelson Cutline / Retriever Weekly Staff finished in a time of 19:45.19 to came in sixth place in the invita- Running Wild: The women’s cross country team takes off against Navy. finish in the six spot, pacing the see CROSS, page 29