Review Tain America Himself Could Be an Alumnus (A Washcloth Cut out Seen Walking Along the First Stoop, Into a Beard, and a VMI Sweatshirt)

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FYI VMIBy Spencer Allen ‘12+3 HALLOWEENtracted on his way up to the stage Cadet Features Writer by a small dog dressed like a pea You can now order Throughout the years, VMI has pod. Tigger had no comment fol- a subscription of played host to many prestigious lowing the contest, but did at- visitors. Noted and influential peo- tempt to ride the dog off stage. The Cadet at ple from presidents to diplomats www.cadetpublications.com have all graced these halls. How- Halloween also brought out the ever, such guests are nothing in best in cadet costume creativity. comparison to the wave of icons Some of the most notable cadet that flooded barracks Monday. costumes included a knight (a hay wrapped around a rat, a backwards Week in George Washington, Maximus shako, with broom in hand) riding Aurelius, Batman, and even Cap- his trusty steed (another cadet), and Review tain America himself could be an alumnus (a washcloth cut out seen walking along the first stoop, into a beard, and a VMI sweatshirt). holding out their candy bags as they participated in VMI’s an- Visitors also showed up with Sports nual “Trick-or-Treat in Barracks.” some great costumes of their own. There was even one Follow Zech- Trick-or-treaters were invited to dressed up in a Cadet’s uniform! participate in several activities, man’s double including a costume contest and While many Cadet costumes in- the “Haunted Hallway”, which took volved the use of uniform items, g o a l g a m e visitors down a twisted yellow brick one of the most envied costume road and off to see lions and tigers accessories was a cover acquired o n p a g e 6 and bears (oh my) with the Wick- from The Citadel. Though much ed Witch of the West and her evil speculation revolved around how winged monkeys hot on their heels. the cover came to be in the pos- Opinion session of a Keydet, its white fig- There was also a face-painting sta- ure made a valuable addition to Survive the tion and cornhole boards to keep the array of ridiculous costumes. people occupied when they were not going door to door for candy. Overall, the night was quite a Apocalypse or “Trick-or-Treat in Barracks” was such a hit even the Joker de- success. There were no fights, “VMI is just the natural place to cided to show up. His jokes still sucked. no A-1’s, and the corps enjoyed anything and have Halloween,” said one ca- Photo Courtesy of Kelly Maggio. the momentary release from det, “it’s a big scary castle, there and their parents seemed came up with,” said one mother. the stresses of midterm season. vote for Pres are all kinds of underground to enjoy the experience. rooms and hallways, and there Though many eagerly awaited the “Halloween was better than I ex- on page 4-5 is always someone screaming.” “The cadets were all very nice results for the costume contest pected,” one Cadet admitted, “al- and very helpful. We really en- to be announced, the final win- though I am definitely going to Entertainment Both the trick-or-treaters joyed seeing the costumes they ner, an adorable “Tigger,” was dis- feel the candy in the morning.” See Sherlock Holmes playing Battlefield TIMBERBy Andrew Tunnell ‘11 FRAMINGtimber framed construction. Each CLUB Layout was finished BUILDING and double tion of the cutting was UPfinished on Cadet Features Writer line has to be in the right place and checked by experienced timber the first dugout with a little more 3 on page 3 Have you ever wanted to learn at the right length or the joint will be framers then it was time to start than half of the remaining timbers carpentry? Maybe you’ve always cut in the wrong spot or the wrong cutting. Many people who ven- left to be crafted into shape. With wanted to build something that size. Failure to pay attention to ture out to the Mullen compound this, work was concluded for the others would be able to use and detail causes problems down the have never used the tools of the day and everyone was treated to SECTIONS enjoy? Maybe you just enjoy hard line with fit up or putting all the cut trade. Hands-on instruction was veal burgers courtesy of Mr. Akers. work and revel in the satisfac- pieces together. If the joints are in given in tool use to those who News...... 1-2 tion of seeing something come the wrong spot or the wrong size needed it and the real work began. Sunday began as most days begin together in front of your eyes. the structure will not go together with a safety brief and then back Entertainment...... 3 as expected and extra work will Cutting is a precise and skill inten- to work. More cutting, sweat, and If any one of these describe be required to fix the problems. sive process, despite this it is also fun awaited. Almost all the timbers Opinion...... 4-5 you then listen up because the most fun part of timber framing. were finished on the first dugout by there is a club at this school Saturday morning began with a Nothing beats the feeling of see- Sunday night with the exception of Sports...... 6-7 that can give you all three, safety brief. Safety is paramount ing your work take shape in front few members which required an the VMI Timber Framing Club. and every morning begins with a of you. I’m sure I speak for every- extra weekend of work by three ca- safety brief which usually includes one there when I say that it is one dets to finish. With Sunday coming The Timber Framing Club does some horror stories from older tim- of the most fulfilling experiences to a close everyone had worked two FTX projects every year, ber framers who have had some anyone can hope to have. Teams hard and gained some new ex- these projects are all volunteer pretty rough injuries on the job. went to work sawing, drilling, periences, knowledge, and skills. community service projects that Once the briefs and recap of team and chiseling away on individual beautify and enrich our commu- assignment were complete work members up to 10 feet in length. A few more days of work is still nity by either raising money for began on the first of the two dugouts. needed to finish the second of charity organizations, creating By the end of Saturday a good por- the two dugouts. Work weekends structures for parks and recre- will be announced in the future by ation areas, or by constructing Col. Mullen for anyone who is in- buildings for local organizations. terested in participating. You do This year’s fall FTX project was to not need any prior engineering or The Cadet, student newspaper of the Virginia Military Institute, was estab- build two timber-framed dugouts work experience to help the club lished in the Fall of 1907 and has been for the Mary Baldwin softball field. both new and veteran workers continued since that time. Our news- are encouraged to come out and paper is published every Friday afternoon during the academic year, except Construction on the dugouts be- have a great time the only require- during Corps trips, holidays and exam gan on Friday afternoon the week ments are a willingness to work periods. The Cadet offices are located of fall FTX. Workers consisting of hard and to have fun while learn- in the Third Barracks Concourse . To order a subscription eight cadets and several veteran ing a traditional art. The dugouts of the Newspaper contact: timber framers gathered at the will be raised at the Marry Baldwin Mullen compound and divided into softball field sometime in 2012. The Cadet EIC Phone: VMI Box 7 (571) 485-0003 work teams. Once teams were Lexington, VA Office E-mail: assigned it was time to teach new I would encourage everyone 24450-0304 [email protected] timber framers how to pick a refer- who is interested in helping fin- The Cadet is a member of the Publica- ence face, or the best side of a tim- ish this project or being involved tions Board which serves as the super- ber. All measurements are taken in any future projects to contact visory body for all cadet publications. from the reference face so choos- Col. Mullen in the Civil Engineer- ing the best side is important. ing Department for more informa- Periodicals postage paid- Lexington, VA tion. Working with the VMI Timber Postal Number: USP654-880 Laying out the joinery came next. Framing Club is one of the most The Cadet is published week - Join the Timber Framing Club and turn this pile of wood into a new desk for ly by The News Gazette, 20 W Laying out or marking up the tim- your room. As long as it looks like all the other ones, mind you. fulfilling and enjoyable times you Nelson, Lexington, VA, 24450. bers for cutting is a critical step in Image Courtesy of www.wholesaleloghomes.com will have during your cadetship. P AGE 2 F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 T HE C ADET Features

ODEBy Katheryn Austin TO ‘12+3 A GRECIANdeficit has risen to 10.5 percent a BAILOUTreferendum. The rejection of the Cadet Features Writer year later. Even after the first bail- plan could cause bank failures in CADET IN FOCUS Greece has had Europe in a panic out, Greece still has many debts Europe and perhaps a new reces- since 2009 when Mr. Papandreau, that need to be paid, yet can- sion in Europe. This could also Stephen Davis the Prime Minister of Greece, re- not afford to borrow money com- lead to Greece leaving the alliance vealed the extreme budget deficit mercially. This year has brought of countries that use the Euro. As that his predecessor had con- about talks of a second bailout. Robert Zoellick, the World Bank cealed. As the Parliament worked president, put it, “It’s a roll of the to cut deals with other European That is why the Premier called for dice. If it passes, that could be a leaders, Greece continued fall- a referendum, which is likely to be positive signal for people. If it fails, ing into a deeper recession. Now held to a vote in January. Greeks that’s going to be a mess…It adds Greece is on the brink of national will vote on whether or not it wants one other element of uncertainty bankruptcy. Thousands of pro- to continue being a member of in what’s already a difficult time.” testors have taken to the streets the euro currency zone. Papan- in Athens to object a host of new dreau’s dramatic announcement The origins of the debt crisis date austerity programs aimed at cut- has pushed the value of the euro back to the strong euro used in ting salaries and pensions and down a considerable amount, conjunction with the extremely slashing welfare entitlements. throwing global markets into cha- low interest rates that persisted os extending its damage into the during the last decade. Greece The International Monetary Fund U.S. market. The Dow Jones went took advantage of the low inter- (I.M.F.) and European leaders down 2.5% and the Euro endured est rates by driving up borrowing Out of his natural environment of behind a computer screen, gave a bailout valued at $140 bil- its biggest single-day percentage by the consumers and the gov- Cadet Davis is confused beyond words. lion dollars to Greece in 2010. loss in more than a year – 1%. ernment, leading to a $400 billion Photo Courtesy of Stephen Davis. Although the cuts were meant to The fate of the Euro-zone rests debt. Panic ensued when the gov- lessen the stress on Greece, the in the passage or rejection of this ernment announced that 12.7% By Kayla Johnson ‘13 mate, even if he is a cranky old man. of the gross domes- Cadet Features Writer Thankfully, he is easily distracted by tic product would The past three years have afford- ginger ales, antacids, and juicy gos- be put towards the ed first class private Stephen Da- sip.” By the way, did everyone hear deficit, rather than vis with countless opportunities to about what Davis did last week? the 3.7% that had make a name for himself. Nearly been forecast. This halfway through his first class year, Regardless of his tendency to be- caused the mar- it is certainly evident that he has have like Joan Rivers, Davis seems kets to be skeptical done just that. Davis, a Bravo ca- to be yet another typical first class- and investors raised det from Toano, Virginia, is involved man. In his spare time, he enjoys the interest rates with the leadership of countless or- hanging out with his roommates on Greek bonds, ganizations on Post. Currently, he TD Hoover, Art Morrill, and Nash almost causing a is the Vice President of the Pre-law Roberts. Nash is ten-credit ruling, potential default. Society, for which he is organiz- so Davis says that he only counts ing a tour of the Supreme Court as “half a roommate.” He believes Many doubt wheth- in the spring. He is also an OGA that his experiences at VMI have er Mr. Papandreou Assistant investigator. Davis says been worth the struggle. He said will remain Prime that the position “is interesting be- he wanted a different college ex- Minister for long, cause a lot of peculiar things go on perience, and as usual, VMI has but one thing is cer- at VMI.” He could not elaborate on certainly gone above and beyond tain: Greece will re- his point, but one can only imagine in that department. Overall, Da- quire strong leader- what the OGA really sees. In ad- vis truly appreciates the camara- ship to get back on dition, Davis is also a member of derie characteristic of VMI. This Protestors jostle and shout to be the “catch-of-the-day” for the Grecian Police Force. the path to growth. the College Republicans Group, includes the relationship he has Image Courtesy of Kelly Maggio. and this past summer he interned with his two and a half roommates. in Richmond at the Virginia Attor- ney General’s office. Davis would After graduation, the Economics also like to add that his name and Business major plans to pur- was in the Rat Bible last year as sue a career in wealth manage- a CEA investigator. At the end of ment and then attend law school his third class year, he received to earn a degree in business law. FACULITY IN FOCUS: an A1 and was obligated to trade He is looking into William and Mary in this position in order to become or the University of Richmond. Ul- the “self appointed chairman of timately, he hopes to become in- Colonel Wade Bell By Megan Scheetz ‘14 130 gunships during his service. in class when a cadet’s cell phone the A1 Club.” Nevertheless, Davis volved in mergers and acquisitions. Cadet Features Writer was bumped the wrong way and boasts, “I still got in the Rat Bible.” Currently, he is truly appreciating An engaging and dynamic profes- If faculty members could change accidentally dialed his mother. the freedom of first class year be- sor is always a plus for a course that one aspect about VMI, they usually The voice of the cadet’s mother Based on his antics, Davis has cause, as he explains, “it’s not like may otherwise seem lackluster. choose the ability to alter cadet’s wafted through the classroom, gained notoriety as an “unruly little normal college, but it kind of seems schedules, yet consistent with his and Colonel Bell assured her ginger.” Davis explains, “People like it.” Luckily for Davis, he will get Colonel Wade Bell, an instructor in eccentric personality, Colonel Bell that her son would call her back. either love me or they hate me.” to have the true college experience the Biology Department, continu- has a different choice. Colonel He explains this further by saying, once he graduates VMI and begins ously manages to engage students Bell would discontinue the prac- In Colonel Bell’s opinion, a VMI “I’m like Barracks TMZ. I know ev- his graduate studies. In the future, in his courses – whether they are tice of civilian faculty members education compared to other col- erything that goes on in barracks.” one can expect to hear great things biology majors or not. Colonel Roommate Art Morrill concurs stat- from Davis including, but not lim- Bell teaches several courses ing, “Stephen is a fantastic room- ited to, the latest campus scandal. within the Biology department, such as Cell Biology, Microbi- ology, Epidemics and Society (a Civilizations and Cultures Editor-in-ChiefThe R CadetYAN K ENNEDY credit class), and Human Biol- ogy. Colonel Bell is currently the Editor-in-Chief ART MORRILL Vice Chairman of the Biology Managing Editor IAIN MCPHERSON Department, and has become Business Manager CHRIS FRASER a prominent member of the faculty throughout his fourteen EDITORIAL years within the department.

News Editor KELLY MAGGIO Before VMI, Colonel Bell was Asst. News Ed. KAYLA JOHNSON a PhD student studying at the Opinion Editor MAX CURRY University of Vermont. He began applying for teaching posi- Sports Editor SCOTT JONES tions while still earning his de- Entertainment Ed. FRITZ DAWSON gree. Many institutions did not Layout Editor IAIN MCPHERSON call him back because he had not yet completed his doctor- Asst. Layout Ed. ate degree. However, VMI was Colonel Bell enjoys reminiscing back to his glory days when he was asked to star in Copy Editor willing to take a chance, and Top Gun. It was only after he was sent the script that Hollywood asked him “Wait, Colonel Bell accepted the po- you’re in the Navy, right?” It was then that they had to bring in his backup, a kid Copy Editor sition offered to him. In 1981, named Cruise, and the rest is history. Colonel Bell received his Bach- Photo Courtesy of Megan Scheetz. CONTRIBUTORS elor of Science in Entomology Newspaper Advisor HUGH BOUCHELLE at the University of Florida. A few wearing uniforms. He believes ci- leges ensures that cadets, “Don’t Asst. Business Manager years later at the University of vilian professors should not wear cry like little schoolgirls when Florida in 1984, he completed his uniforms, which is the common they face adversity.” He admits Circulation WILL COURSEY Master of Science in Nematology. practice at the service academies. that four years at VMI is demand- ing and tough, yet prepares ca- To accompany his education, For Colonel Bell, the cadets keep dets for the future. However, he WRITING STAFF Colonel Bell spent six years in the life moving at VMI. The cadets acknowledged that he does not MAX CURRY, KAYLA JOHNSON, JOHN GILMARTIN, United States Air Force as an Elec- are always polite and stay awake, make it easier for cadets. “I don’t tronic Warfare Officer. His motiva- according to Colonel Bell. They hand out candy,” he confirmed. ROBERT KANTER, SCOTT JONES, PATRICK COOR, tion for joining the Air Force was can also provide him with a bit CARSON HOGGE, WILL DODSON, MEGAN SCHEETZ, strictly for steady employment. He of humor. In the beginning of his For fourteen years, Colonel Bell piloted various reconnaissance second year at VMI, Colonel Bell has managed to retain his san- ALLEN SPENCER, MADELEINE JULLIENE, STEPEHEN aircraft off the coast of the Soviet served as OC in barracks several ity. His unconventional personality HORSTMANN, NOLAN LANDERS, CHRISTOPHER Union during the Cold War peri- times, which gave him the oppor- and stimulating teaching style con- STOWELL, ET AL od. He was also a member of Air tunity to acquaint himself with the tinue to make Colonel Bell a promi- Force Special Operations on AC- Corps. He also recalls a moment nent member of the VMI faculty. “To Inform the VMI Community” “To Inform the VMI Community” T HE C ADET F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 P AGE 3 ENTERTAInMENT

ByBATTLEFIELD Fritz Dawson ‘13 ries of Battlefield games 3: offers FINALLYis colleagues, so I decided to partake SUBLIME Cadet Entertainment Editor said to be “unmatched” according in one of the fabled PC multiplayer There are some which I, have to the video game blog, Joystiq. scenarios. Through the various ob- looked forward to adding to my li- scenities thrown at the opposing A History brary; titles such as Gears of War The Battlefield series has been side and having my first recorded By Nolan Landers‘12+3 After the tour, Sublime hit the studio 3 and Dead Island are a couple one of my favorites in the past, Battlefield death be a knife to the Cadet Entertainment Writer to begin recording their self titled stu- that get my gaming fingers tin- even though I only cared to in- sternum, I was able to gather a We all have heard of the band dio album ‘Sublime’. The album was gling, however, one name that I dulge myself in Battlefield 1942 (I few points that make Battlefield Sublime, but how well do finished in February 1996 and was have been hearing and 3 stick out from the other you know the band’s history? to be released in July of that year. has not stopped buzzing versions and every other in my ear is Battlefield 3. game I have played to date. Sublime was formed in 1988. The Through 1995 and 1996, especially band members Bradley Nowell’s, during the recording of ‘Sublime’, Ah, the shooter-- the First, the eight maps are Bud Gough, and Eric Wilson were Bradley struggled with heroin ad- genre of video game that MASSIVE, which allows friends from a young age. Bradley diction. He went to rehab multiple consumes unforgivable for things such as more re- and Bud lived across an ally from times but with no success. His amounts of time while si- spawn points and amplifies each other and began playing mu- family and friends also intervened multaneously making you the necessity for the use of sic together when they were 12. multiple times, ranging from full feel like you are mankind’s vehicles (hummers, tanks, Bradley met Eric through Bud, and on interventions to Bud even try- last and only hope. I con- helicopters, etc…). Ve- the three soon became Sublime. ing to beat some sense into him, sider myself to be quite hicles, as expressed by my but the addiction was too strong. the avid gamer. Though I gaming colleagues, are, in Nowells’ soulful voice and lead do not play many sporting fact, the key to this game. guitar meshed with Gough on the In 1996, while on tour in northern games and only very choice drums and Wilson on the bass to- California promoting the release of racing games, I would say Second, the variety of un- gether gave Sublime a very unique their new self titled album, Brad- I am pretty proficient at lockable weapons for the sound-- a mix of reggae, ska-punk, ley Nowell overdosed on heroin the “shoot-em-up” games; four different classes (as- dub, and blues. Sublime’s songs in his San Francisco motel room. first person, third person- sault, engineer, support, became very popular in southern It was May 25th, 1996, Bradley cyberspace is my oyster. and recon) and variabil- California, specifically Long Beach was 28. He left behind long time ity of weapon modifica- and the greater Los Angeles area. girlfriend and wife of 7 days Troy In my spare time, I try to tions are much wider than Denkker, and 11 month old son Ja- check the status of new they have been in the past. The band played at college par- kob. Two months later the album games coming out, which ties, clubs, and basically any event ‘Sublime’ released as planned, are the most anticipated Finally, the last notable they could in southern California. and to date has gone five times and what not. Battlefield change I experienced was Their first show was in 1988 at a platinum. Bradley never experi- 3 falls under the most an- the sound quality. The club in Long Beach, and report- enced the true fame of Sublime. ticipated category. It is the noise is clean and clear edly caused the ‘Peninsula Riot’. most talked about thing I’ve all the time. Whether it’s The high energy shows were fueled To this day Bradley still receives let- heard since that one time the shell from an M1A1 by Sublimes punk-esque stage ters from fans who are unaware of Have too much homework on your hands? Pick up Battle- Christina Aguilera botched Abrams tank that just ex- presence and Bradley’s charisma. his passing. Bud Gaugh and Eric field 3 and watch your GPA turn to dust. the national anthem… bru- ploded over your shoulder, Wilson went on to form Long Beach Image Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle- tal. However, this buzz the “Little Bird” providing In 1991, Sublime released ‘Jah Dub Allstars in 1997; although field_3. has been mostly positive. suppressive fire over-head, Wont Pay the Bills’ their first album, LBDA disbanded in 2002, both art- know, I’m behind the ball). I knew the 7.62 round cracking against the which was created in a single all ists are still in the music industry. Battlefield 3 places the gamer in I was missing something, so I de- tree next to you, or your footsteps night recording session. Bradley the boots on a military G.I. bat- cided to check out the gameplay on the grass, the auditory dynam- and band members literally sold the I’ll end on a quote too beauti- tling for supremacy on a variety for myself. The game is played in ics of the game are breath-taking. album out of their cars. By this time fully written to dismember; from of different maps, with a weapons the first-person-shooter interface Sublime had acquired a large fol- Rolling Stone writer David Wild: arsenal that would make Rambo (just like its earlier renditions) and, So whether, you’re a sport gamer, lowing in California, but had failed to himself envious. The game con- just as the others, is available for a shoot-em-up gamer, fantasy grab the attention of any top labels. “The singular sound of Sublime, sists of a campaign, cooperative, PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. gamer, or a board gamer, you alternately polished and rough and and multiplayer dynamics in which should definitely indulge yourself in In 1992, Sublime’s first studio album ready, finds stoner rock, rap, punk, the gamer can partake. The mul- Unfortunately, I had not kept up with a round or two of one of the most ‘40oz To Freedom’ was released un- and hip-hop funk blended with dos- tiplayer experience that the se- the series as well as my esteemed anticipated games of the year. der Nowell’s label, Skunk Records, es of ska, rock steady, dancehall, and was initially sold only at live ven- and every other pungent flavor of ues. A single from the album called reggae. The result was a beauti- ‘Date Rape’ soon found its way to ful, warts-and-all brand of poetry the radio and instantly became a - a powerful new blend of street hit in the LA area and was soon be- sounds and party music. In Nowell, ing listened to across the country. Sublime had an astounding singer SHERLOCK HOLMES and lyricist who created his own Sublime remained restricted to play- edgy but expressive underground A GAME OF SHADOWS ing at clubs and parties until 1994 vernacular. And in Eric Wilson and By Donald Mays ‘13 Marsan) closes the case as such. will have a World War I themed and 1995 when they began tour- Bud Gaugh, Sublime was fortu- Cadet Entertainment Writer (The opening is likely taken from his- case, with Holmes, Watson, and ing the country. In 1995, Sublime nate to have an agile, rock-solid On December 16, Robert Downey torical context.) However, always Sim (Noomi Rapace) follow- co-headlined the nationwide Vans rhythm section that could cover Jr. returns as none other than Lon- with an eye for detail and a healthy ing clues across Europe through Warped Tour. With the increasing the entire musical waterfront. They don’s very own Sherlock Holmes! dose of skepticism, Sherlock Holm- France, Germany, and Switzerland. size of crowds and Bradley’s ten- were musical counterparts that cre- es observes otherwise. Everyone’s For fans, this should provide lots dency to perform drunk, the shows ated their own signature rhythmic While Sherlock Holmes: A Game favorite detective entertains the of eye candy special effects and were wild and occasionally out of foundation, creating the ultimate of Shadows is officially a sequel to possibility of murder; furthermore, a nice change of pace from the control, but none the less amazing. canvas for Nowell to embellish.” the 2009 hit, those who didn’t see a murder that is only one piece of London-restricted previous movie. Guy Ritchie’s first production on an elaborate web of conspiracy! the detective can breath a breath of Professor Moriarty, with no intent of fresh air as this film was written with A quote from the film states: “If we not seeing his plans through, leaves the intent of being a stand-alone can stop him we should prevent the behind him a “web of death and de- piece. Of course, those who have collapse of Western civilization… struction” as he pursues his goal seen the first one will have a bet- No pressure.” It appears this film of changing the course of history. ter understanding of some of the more minor details. Guy Ritchie’s film also promises to incorporate settings While Sir Arthur Doyle’s fic- of great significance. While tional detective is renowned not all settings have been for his unparalleled applica- released officially, those that tion of logic (as well as his have and those only identi- use of disguises and forensic fied by passerbys have- re science), he is no longer “the vealed scenes in Richmond smartest man in the room”. Park (southwest London), In the sequel, Holmes and Didcot Railway Centre, Victo- his formidable colleague, ria Bridge (part of the Severn 463-7575 Doctor Watson (Jude Law), Valley Railway), Hamp- are confronted with a new ton Court Palace, Green- threat to the Western world. wich’s Royal Naval Col- Open: lege, and inside and around Enter Professor Moriarty… Strasbourg Cathedral. Sunday-Thursday As played by Mad Men’s Jared Harris, Professor Mori- Set for release over Christ- 10:30am - 10pm arty is eluded to be Holmes’s mas Furlough (Dec. 16), this intellectual equal. While this movie should be a great, en- Friday & Saturday in itself may not be enough tertaining way to kick start to overcome the detective’s you break from “pressing up 10:30am - 11pm audacity, the plot thickens the hill of science”. However, when it becomes apparent as a cautionary note, make that the professor’s evil in- sure your brain isn’t too fried tent is complimented by a from exams before you go --Wednesday Night Special-- complete lack of conscience. see this movie. There is bound to be plenty of action, Extra Large Pizza $6.25 The movie will open with the but expect the plot to be fast- death of the Crown Prince of paced and complex (prob- 511 East Nelsen St. As long as I’m not on confinement, I know where I’ll be Austria. The death has all the ably with a pronounced twist Lexington, VA 24450 mannerisms of a suicide and on 16 December, eating a giant popcorn and watching at the end). This movie will Inspector Lestrade (Eddie this movie. be anything but “elementary.” Image Courtesy of www.allmoviephoto.com. “To Inform the VMI Community” “To Inform the VMI Community” P AGE 4 F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 T HE C ADET OP/ED

ByCORPS Alex Falten ‘12+3 NOTjust me, but I am goingINFORMED to go out tossed around that could solve the Cadet Opinion Writer on a limb and believe that there problem. They are seemingly easy Since Matriculation day, there are many other members of the fixes. Option one: make it easier have been large-scale protests, corps who feel the same way. to obtain national newspapers. I political blunders, assassinations, know that we keep copies of the and I have been completely ig- Should our school help get more New York Times, the Wall Street norant to all of it. When I was in news out to the Corps? In a sur- Journal, etc., in the library, but who high school, my dad would force vey I conducted, most agreed wouldn’t like to sit down in Crozet me to take time out of my day that they were out of the loop with a cup of coffee and read the to watch the news with him so when it came to world news, and paper from time to time. Would it be that we could talk about it later. that they would find it very ben- so difficult to set up a small stand at eficial if the school were to find the door so that people could take a Now when my father emails me a way to broadcast the news. copy from and then return to when asking what I think about recent they are done? I don’t think so. controversial events, I am left At West Point, they too have a scraping the bottom of my brain newspaper like VMI does, but they Option two: Broadcast the news for any coherent answer that may go further to back it up with a web- from the projectors in Crozet. The be relevant to the situation so that site that not only reiterates the arti- mess hall has giant screens that I can at least act like I know what cles in the paper (which many have are rarely used. Why not just show he is talking about. Maybe it is to do with local and national news), the news on those? Cadets and but also Rats would be able to stay up to Adult $5.95 shares date on headlines while they eat links to their meals. If it is considered a dis- C N N traction to Rats, then at least show a n d it up in the upper level dining areas o t h e r so that upperclassmen can stay in n e w s the loop. I understand the news is w e b - played during BRC sometimes but Adult $7.65 s i t e s that is not really consistent enough. w i t h o t h e r Option three: Start a “The Cadet” p e r t i - website. This would be the hardest n e n t of the options because someone stories. would be left in charge of updating it constantly, and after seeing how T h e r e well the Facebook Turnouts group are a page is kept, I have feeling that couple this task would be very difficult. of op- t i o n s I miss the feeling of being in- The above news source still exists right? Okay good, because for a t h a t formed on current events. second there I thought I was missing something. w e r e Now, I am completely lost. Image Courtesy of http://semanticweb.com. Tired of the New? Try the Old! Faith Reformed R E P U B L I C A N S Church of Lexington

A conservative, traditional Church of the Reformed Faith BATTLINGBy John Gilmartin ‘13 status, Mitt Romney has consis IT- his ability OUT to outlast what seems Cadet Opinion Writer tently, for the past several months, like a cross country politician. held either first or second place. Meeting in the Holiday Inn Express It is knee deep into campaign season and it has already Governor Perry had a very strong I suspect that if Cain is able to The Gallery Room, lower level proven to be quite a mess. opening but lost his place and edge weather the onslaught that comes 880 North Lee Highway after several poor performances in with a front runner status and re- Lexington, VA 24450 Republican Nominee hopefuls have debates. Let’s not forget the rest main on top, at least into January, been slugging it out for well over six of the players: Bachman, Gingrich, he will fare well. If however, he months now, and while that is im- Paul, and Santorum. According drops for any number of reasons, Sunday School: 9:30 portant, what is perhaps most wor- to political polls it is unlikely these it is reasonable to assume Rom- thy of mentioning is that no prima- candidates have the resources or ney will gain the momentum in New Public Worship Service: ries or caucuses have even taken popularity for a national campaign. Hampshire and possibly elsewhere. place yet. In fact the very first ones 10:45 are condensed within the month of The political alpha male in the room A lot of folks hate the buildup for January. Iowa, New Hampshire, is Romney. It’s clear that he is the these campaigns, and I can’t re- Call for Transportation: South Carolina, and even now the Republican Party’s first choice as ally blame them, buy it’s important Provided 9:10 AM Sunday Florida primaries are crammed in an opponent for President Obama, to look at the larger picture, and but the conservative base just isn’t when they do, they might be sur- (We will pick you up in front of one action packed month that will inevitably grant a large amount satisfied. They settled in 08 for a prised just how quick things will Mallory Hall) of momentum to their winners. moderate, now they want a fighter. go once it all starts. I mentioned So maybe the campaign schedule is The emergence of the Tea party earlier how packed January was. Call or email Dan Moxley with all not as crazy after all. It makes sense movement and the 2010 mid-term Spring contains nearly all the pri- questions that candidates are scrambling now, elections demonstrate that the maries with the exception of a sentiment of the electorate has few. So barring an unlikely two and transportation requests: because come January there won’t be enough time between contests shifted, and not in Romney’s favor. person showdown, similar to the Cell phone: (484) 459-0936 to allow candidates to regroup and Yet despite the obstacles, and the one in 08 between Obama and faithreformedchurchoflexington@ re-strategize. So for right now it is questions of his authenticity, he Hilary, we will know the Repub- gmail.com an all-out blitz into Super Tuesday. has out lasted every front runner. lican nominee early this spring. Trump, Bachman, Perry, were all Let me say to those who might But let’s step back and look at the out done by a man who instituted already be suffering from po- field. While Herman Cain has in re- universal health care in his state. litical fatigue, hang in there be- cent weeks gained the front runner So it now comes to Mr. Cain and cause there is a lot more to come. REPUBLICAN FRONT RUNNERS; ROMNEY STILL IN Mitt Romney Herman Cain

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“To Inform the VMI Community” “To Inform the VMI Community” T HE C ADET F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 P AGE 5 OP/ED IS THIS REALLY THE ONLINE SURVIVAL MUSIC? -An Entertainment Editorial GUIDE TO THE By Fritz Dawson ‘13 nation. Our nation’s education Cadet Entertainment Editor level has been getting worse and I have been listening to a lot of mu- worse and our arts education like APOCALYPSE sic lately on the radio and a ques- dance and drama and singing have tion that keeps running through suffered a great deal from this. my head, is the music we listen to today really music? All main- Artists today can’t even read or stream music seems to be about write music except for singers like now-a-days is getting drunk, Adele and a few others. Most having sex, going to clubs with can’t even sing, they have their stripers, or gangs and violence. voices completely auto-tuned or at least partially. When they per- I know I can’t be the only one that has form they sing along with their Image Courtesy of survivalblog.com. been thinking about this, and I know pre-recorded tracks or they don’t that especially rap and hip-hop in even sing at all and just lip-sync By Christian Gore ‘13 talking about too. He’s already writ- the more terrified you start to get particular have always been stuck their music or what they call music. Cadet News Writer ten four books related to the topic out because you realize how seri- with this stereotype of just talking Ever wonder what you would do entitled Survivors: A Novel of the ous people are about a potential about violence, sex, and drugs, but Compared to singers like Frank if a nuclear weapon hit Virginia, Coming Collapse, Patriots: A Novel crisis. For example there is a link it’s getting ridiculous these days. Sinatra or Dean Martin, the “artists” or a high-altitude electromag- of Survival in the Coming Collapse, to another company’s website that of today like Gucci Maine or the netic pulse went off, or everyone How to Survive the End of the specializes in building full-fledged I find it harder and harder to be Far East Movement who sing “Like started turning into zombies and World as We Known It, and Rawles underground fallout shelters for able to even remotely relate to a G6” look like something else. eating each other’s brains? On on Retreats and Relocation. Judg- your home. You almost feel like what artists are singing about on a much larger scale, the country ing by the titles of the books and the were still living during the Cold War. today’s radios. I only know a small Have you ever read the lyrics to would go into turmoil, but at least repetition of “the Coming Collapse” Other websites sponsored on the number of people who go to clubs “Like a G6”? It’s a song that pro- there is a website that can help you you can tell the author is really con- website sell containers of seeds and I don’t know anyone who par- motes underage drinking and prepare for it: Survivalblog.com! fident that some major catastrophe to grow back an acre of farmland ties like they allegedly do in the mixing cough syrup with an al- is going to happen in the near future. for self-sustainment in case some songs. I don’t get “slizzard,” but I coholic beverage (getting “Sliz- Of course if any of these catastro- weapon of mass destruction has go to parties when I get the chance zard”), which is extremely dan- phes did occur then you wouldn’t Another great aspect of Survival- destroyed all of the greenery in the to, and they are nothing like what gerous. It has no creativity in it be able to check the site, so it’s Blog is the abundance of ads. Usu- area; there are sites for spec-ops today’s artists sing/rap about. at all, and is auto-tuned through- probably better to check it now. ally ads on the web are a hassle, gear, weapons, and even a key out the majority of the song. Many probably believe that it’s silly but it really is interesting to see chain that detects nuclear radiation! Then why is it that so many people lis- to think of the possibility of such all of the companies that develop ten to this music and it is so popular? Is this what our society has grown things but for the pessimists and products and offer services for the This is a great website not just to accept as music? Is this consid- overly-cautious this is the website potential survivalist in crisis. For because if there was a possibility And on top of all that, some of them ered art or creativity? I personally for you. It tackles everything such example there is a link to Safecas- of a catastrophic event occurring are making up random words that I think that this song is not creative as the topics listed above to the tle.com, a website for a company it would be ideal to visit, but also have never even heard of before. I and is dumb. Calling this real mu- website headlines: Self Sufficiency, dedicated to stored power equip- because it’s entertaining to see can’t even look them up in a diction- sic or a song is rude and insulting Disaster Preparedness, Fuel Stor- ment such as solar panels and how much survival gear they have ary because they simply doesn’t to people who have actually made age and Alternative Fuels, Commu- stored power, storage food such to sell. You really get the feeling exist and were probably made music and who are truly artists. nication, and even Small Unit Tac- as MRE’s and dehydrated meals, that they are experts on this field because a real word couldn’t be tics. The website also has articles survival gear from body armor to and they are certainly prepared found to match the existing lyrics. Throughout history, music has from the users who run the website water decontamination, water stor- for the apocalypse. They even been a way of expressing what instructing the reader on everything age containers, and lastly shelters tell you what the I.P. address of Why is it that our music seems is going on in our society. Has survivor related. There are articles ranging from your average tent the website is so that if their site to be losing creativity? I think the next generation-- our genera- on everything from martial arts to to a steel plate shelter with blast is ever shut down by a dictator or that part of it reflects the level of tion-- become one that only cares water storage and filter systems. doors. That’s just from one of the hacker, you will still be able to ac- education and, in particular, the about going to clubs, having sex, The author of the website, James adds, there are many more and cess the site so long as there serv- amount of arts education in our partying, and getting wasted? Wesley Rawles knows what he’s the more you scroll through them ers up! Talk about preparation! Straight From Sally Port What did you do for Halloween?

“I went to the VMI vs. Citadel game; no head- “I wore a mustache. My dykes dressed me up locks though.” as a First Class Private.” -Ermin “Mumu” Mujezinovic ‘11 “I was all dressed up as the OD; not as fun as it -Rat Fisher and Rat North sounds.” -Jordan Iida ‘12 Decleration of

“I was a cadet with facial hair.” -Noah Hagos ‘12 “I pretended to be a civilian college student at a “I wanted to be Chewbacca in a dress but I was normal college.“ a rat.” -Rochelle McDanial ‘14 - Rat Long

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By Will Dodson ‘14 six consecutive times until reach- blocked punt set up the Bulldogs putting the Citadel on top 24-7. drive just before the end of the CadetTHE Sports Writer HUNTing the endzone fromFOR three yards on the THE one-yard line. Darien RobSILVER- SHAKOquarter that resulted in seven points This past Saturday, VMI looked out. Two Bulldog penalties helped inson ran the ball in on the en- VMI had their third punt blocked on as Dupree had his second touch- to take back the Silver Shako fuel the drive get started, and af- suing play for the Citadel touch- the day, leading to the next Bull- down of the day on a nine-yard run. from the Citadel with a win in the ter the Sexton extra point, VMI cut down, putting the score at 21-7. dogs score. Three plays following The Bulldogs scoring would halt Military Classic of the South. The the Citadel’s lead to 14-7 with un- the block, sophomore running back for the day after Thomas Warren Keydets traveled to Charleston, der a minute in the first quarter. The game opened up in the sec- Darien Robinson had a 13-yard added a 37-yard field goal. Fresh- South Carolina to Johnson Ha- ond half as the Bulldogs scored on run into the endzone. After a good man running back Jabari Turner good Stadium where they played Despite strong defense from VMI its first four possessions. The first extra point, the Citadel led 31-7. tallied his first career collegiate before a crowd of over 11,000. in the second quarter, the Cita- score came from kicker Ryan Sell- touchdown for the Keydets final del scored a final time after a ers as he nailed a 24-yard field goal, The Bulldogs added an eight-play score of the day. The touchdown The Keydets managed to force a came with just under three min- fumble and turnover on the first utes to play in the fourth quarter, Citadel possession on part of Lo- capping a 12-play, 65-yard drive. gan Staib, but following a three and out Carson Smith blocked Following this disappointing loss, Cam Murray’s punt. Chris Billing- the Keydets look ahead for the next slea recovered the loose ball and game against Liberty University on ran into the endzone for the first Saturday. The Flames are having an score of the game. Following the impressive season so far, compiling extra point, Citadel led early 7-0. a record of six wins and three loses, including a 43-21 loss to ACC oppo- The Keydets went three-and-out on nent North Carolina State University. their second drive of the day, but Murray’s great punt pinned Citadel Liberty has been riding a four game at the14 yard-line. However, the winning streak that begin with a Bulldogs covered 86 yards in just victory at home against Kentucky eight plays, as quarterback Ben Wesleyan on October 1. VMI has Dupree concluded the drive with had poor luck with the Flames in a 23-yard option keeper run into recent years, not having a win the endzone. The extra point was since the 2005 season. Last year good, and Citadel led 14-0 with four the Keydets had a tough loss on minutes to play in the first quarter. Parents weekend, losing 41-7.

VMI was able to score on the en- This weekend’s matchup will suing drive as Tracey Hairston ran take place at Liberty Uni- the kickoff to the Citadel 46. Chaz versity in Lynchburg, Virgin- The Silver Shako, the goal of Military Classic of the South. Jones worked from there, rushing ia. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. Image Courtesy of www.citadelsports.com. ZECHMAN LEADS THE PACK AGAINST COASTAL; CAMPBELL By Carson Hogge ‘14 aged to head the ball into the back box, and Zechman was there to Cadet Sports Writer of the net giving them the 2-0 lead. find the ball and sneak a goal past On Friday, October 21, the VMI the Campbell keeper, giving the men’s soccer team traveled to VMI’s lone score of the game Keydets an early 1-0 advantage. Conway, South Carolina to take on came in the 83rd minute from Ayao the sixteenth-ranked Chanticleers Sossou’s penalty kick. With just The Fighting Camels responded of Coastal Carolina. The Keydets seven minutes to go, the Keydets shortly after with a goal of their fought tough against this nationally managed to put some points on own. A Campbell player was able ranked team but came up short, the board and cut the lead to 2-1. to tie the game at 1-1 off a re- losing 4-1 to the Chanticleers. bound chance. In the 44th min- Even with little time left, the Chan- ute, the Fighting Camels were The home team came out hot in the ticleers were still on the attack. able to score again, gaining the first half of the game, firing a selec- In the 88th minute, Coastal’s 2-1 lead at the end of the half. tion of shots on T h e K e y d e t Keydets k e e p e r came out A d r i a n ready to D o m i n - play in g u e z . the sec- Not until ond half, the 29th as they m i n u t e had their did the b e s t C h a n - c h a n c e ticleers on goal s c o r e of the their first p e r i o d . g o a l . Stephen C o a s t - M a l l o n al’s Ash- p i c k e d ton Ben- up Sein- nett, one f e l d ’ s of the c o r n e r nation’s kick and l e a d i n g fired a scorers, shot on d i s h e d goal, but VMI’s Kip Zechman ‘13 (20) scored twice in VMI’s 3-2 loss to the Fighting Camels, his first ever the ball a Camp- multi-goal game. to a fel- bell de- Image Courtesy of www.vmikeydets.com. l o w f e n d - teammate who found the back Bennett connected with a team- er was able to knock the of the net. The half ended with mate, who was then able to score ball away from the net. a 1-0 Chanticleer advantage. and give them a 3-1 lead. With In the 67th minute, Zechman was short time to play, the Chanti- able to cut the lead to a tie. By The home team continued to put cleers were able to pull off an- collecting a free ball, he fired a pressure on Dominguez with a other goal, which ended the game shot that sailed past the Campbell barrage of shots in the second with a 4-1 win for the home team. keeper and tied the game up at 2-2. half. The Keydets did manage to get their first shot attempt in the After a tough loss to Coastal Caro- The Keydets were unable to 53rd minute by Keydet Matt Sein- lina, the Keydets traveled to Buies hold the tie or pull off another feld. Eight minutes later, Sein- Creek, North Carolina, on Saturday, goal, and with another goal by feld had another attempt that was October 29, to take on the Fighting the Fighting Camels, the game saved by the opposing keeper. Camels of Campbell University. ended with a 3-2 Campbell win.

Following Seinfeld’s close shot at- Keydet Kip Zechman scored the The season is nearly over the VMI tempts on goal, Coastal was able first goal of the game in the 18th men’s soccer team, as the play to respond with a goal of its own. minute. Matt Seinfeld’s corner host to High Point Panthers on The Chanticleer’s Bennett man- kick came loose at the top of the Saturday, November 5. The action “To Inform the VMI Community” “To Inform the VMI Community” T HE C ADET F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 P AGE 7 SPORTS

ByMLB: Matt Fisher‘13 WORLD SERIES RECAPnals answered immediately wiping Cadet Sports Writer away yet another two-run deficit With the 2011 MLB season finally from the bat of Freese. Not to be over, it is time to take stock and outdone, Craig hit a solo shot in review the incredible year that this the third giving Carpenter a lead was. Ian Kinsler began the year he would not relinquish. The final by becoming the first player in his- tally was 6-2, giving the Cardinals tory to hit leadoff homeruns in his their 11th title in franchise history, team’s first two games of the sea- second only to the Yankees 27. son. Albert Pujols helped finish it with a three-homerun performance It is now time for each of the 30 in the World Series, joining Babe teams to turn to the offseason Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the and prepare for next year. For only players in history to do so. the Cardinals this offseason will be more vital than any in recent In between opening day and a memory. Albert Pujols contract is World Series for the ages was yet up and there has been discussion another memorable MLB season. all year on where he will land and There were three no-hitters re- how much it will cost to get him. corded, a nineteen inning game, Pujols will probably give the Cards’ Mariano Rivera broke the all-time a hometown discount, but his con- saves record when he registered tract will most likely break records. his 602nd save against the Min- nesota Twins on September 19, To make matters worse, manager Derek Jeter became the first Tony La Russa, one of the greatest Yankee to reach 3,000 hits, Jim The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their World Series win over the Texas Rangers. in the history of the game, retired Thome joined very elite company Image Courtesy of howigit.com. leaving a huge void to be filled. when he hit his 600th homerun, Amongst all the memorable mo- game performances in the annals etched in the records as not only St. Louis declined the $12 million and the work of Justin Verlander ments that characterized the 2011 of professional sports. The Rang- perhaps the greatest game in the option on shortstop Rafael Furcal and Clayton Kershaw made 2011 season stands the World Series er’s Derek Holland spun a mas- history of the Fall Classic, but leaving another hole to be filled in the first time since 1924 that a that will be remembered as one terpiece in Game 4 going 8 1/3 in- also one of the greatest champi- the offseason. Adam Wainwright pitcher from each league has won of the greatest in history. It was nings allowing two hits and no runs. onship contests ever. The Cardi- will return from Tommy John sur- the triple crown from the mound. hailed as a matchup for the ages nals’ twice faced a two-run deficit gery next year giving the rotation heading into the contest and the There was the rise of the Cardinals’ and twice came within a strike of an elite arm and they still have After a decade long steroid scan- Texas Rangers and St. Louis Car- David Freese and Allen Craig, role defeat only to rally and send the Matt Holliday and Lance Berk- dal, it seems baseball is finally dinals did not disappoint. Teams players who turned into super- game to the 11th inning where man, who keeps hitting despite emerging from the turmoil, and with potent lineups and superstar stars during the series delivering Freese, who tied the game in the his age, and Freese and Craig left in the wake has been a re- sluggers, evenly matched pitching one clutch hit after another. The ninth with a triple, delivered again who are just starting to blossom. turn to a purer form of the sport. staffs, and two of the best manag- same can be said for the Rang- with a walk-off solo homerun to Allegations of performance en- ers in the game faced off in a series ers’ Mike Napoli; although already centerfield to send the playoff to Without La Russa, and possibly hancing drug abuse have seem- that required all seven games to de- on the fringe of developing into a the deciding seventh game. De- Pujols, the Cardinals will still be a ingly disappeared and the league termine the best team in baseball. star in the game, his explosion in spite the letdown the night before good team, but they are in a tough homerun total continued to fall for the seventh game set transformed the Rangers bounced back quick- division and to have a chance at re- the fifth straight season. Clearly, Albert Pujols’ three-homerun ex- him into a household name. ly scoring two runs in the first off peating this year’s success they will the staunch policy regarding il- travaganza will be remembered as Cardinals’ ace Chris Carpenter. have to be a major player in the off- legal drug use is taking its toll. one of the greatest individual big Game six of the contest will be True to form, however, the Cardi- season, particularly in free agency. MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW Chicago vs Philadelphia By Chris Stowell ‘12+3 mains their most valuable player. Cadet Sports Writer He alone may be enough to pro- The Chicago Bears and the Phila- pel the Chicago Bears to victory. delphia Eagles play each other at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadel- If the Eagles play this Monday as they phia, on Monday Night Football for did early in the season, giving them Week 9 of the NFL regular season. a 1-4 record by Week 5, Forte may just be the man to exploit their de- Philadelphia’s star player is of fensive line and help the Bears win. course quarterback Michael Vick, who somehow manages He will not be without help, though, to generate much more con- as the Bear’s quarterback, Jay Cut- troversy off the field than on it. ler, is certainly no slouch. While no Michael Vick, he is a strong quar- Vick is a great quarterback, and terback, and when combined with perhaps one that can throw a Forte’s skills, the Bear’s offense is challenge to the Bear’s defensive a force to be reckoned with. The line, which so far has been quite Minnesota Vikings, who were de- strong this season against rush- feated 39-10 by the Chicago Bears, ing teams. However, it remains discovered this the hard way. to be seen how well they will do against the pass-happy Eagles. The Bears are coming out of a bye week, and have won their past Philadelphia has a strong of- two games against Minnesota and fense in running back LeSean Tampa Bay. They are currently 4-3, McCoy, wide receiver Jeremy Ma- and ranked 3rd in the NFC North. clin, and tackles Todd Herremans and Jason Peters. Despite com- The Eagles are 3-4, and ranked ing off a hamstring injury, Peters second in the NFC East. The Ea- should still be in dominant form. gles, however, lost four games in a row right at the start of the sea- The Eagles destroyed the Dallas son despite an opening win against Cowboys last week 34-7 as Vick St. Louis. They are still trying to completed 21 out of 28 passes. make up for their terrible start. The Eagles goal this season was to go deep into the post-season, The Eagles have rearranged their as evidenced by their acquiring of defensive line, resulting in Tony several pro-bowl players over the Romo being sacked 4 times in the summer. This goal at first seemed game against the Dallas Cowboys. impossible, but now the Eagles appear to be getting it together. The Bears win/losses have been Philadelphia looks as though they slightly more evenly spread have come back from their early throughout the season, los- season slump, and they look ready ing to New Orleans and Green to take on the Bears this Monday. Bay in Weeks 2 and 3 of the NFL season, and had an additional Chicago, however, has Matt Forte. loss against Detroit in Week 5. The running back currently has the highest rushing yard average With the resurging Eagles go- this season. Forte is the Bear’s ing up against what has been a secret weapon and even though strong Bear’s team, Monday Night off-field rumors abound regard- Football promises yet again to be ing his loyalty to the team; he re- a game you do not want to miss. “To Inform the VMI Community” F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 4 TH, 2011 T HE C ADET HUMOR PAGE

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