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Vol. XCIII, Issue No. 26 SINCE 1916 Friday, April 21, 2006 E-mail system nears capacity IT to install new system with more storage space over summer

by Risa Gordon capacity is reached. have changed, allowing the system THRESHER EDfTORIAI. STAFF' Vice Provost for Information to reach capacity without all students Technology Kamran Khan said IT using 150 MB of space. Rice's undergraduate e-mail plans to move student, faculty and Ribbeck said shifting e-mail to system neared 100 percent capacity staff e-mail accounts to a new e-mail, the new system will take about an this week, prompting Information storage and back-up system around hour for an e-mail account near Technology to post flyers around July 15. Khan said the $1.5-million capacity. campus asking students to clean system will allow 1 GB of storage "Working to get the connection out their e-mail. If the e-mail system space for each undergraduate. The between the [off-site] data center reaches capacity before IT switches system is currently being piloted, and campus has taken longer than to a new system in July, there will but IT does not want to begin using expected, but it is in place now," not be space for additional e-mails it until the semester is over. Khan said. "We feel confident that to be saved, and new mail will not Ribbeck said about 70 percent of the new e-mail system will be ready be delivered. the e-mail sent through the e-mail when students come back." Barry Ribbeck, the systems, ar- system is spam, and it accumulates Khan said capacity should not chitecture and infrastructure direc- because some students do not be a problem with the new e-mail tor said as of Wednesday morning, delete their junk mail. Also many system, not only because of the extra the five-year-old mail system was students automatically forward storage, but also because adding about 96 percent full — a decrease their messages to other systems additional storage will be easier. because students deleted e-mails and never delete email in their Ribbeck said IT has monitored since receiving ITs warnings. ITs Rice accounts. the increase in e-mail storage for six goal is to keep the system below 95- "If people cleaned out their mail, to eight months. In January, the sys- DIANA YEN/THRESHER percent of its capacity for the rest of we could easily survive the next few tem was at about 90-percent capacity, Athletic Director Bobby May (Will Rice '65) announces his retirement the semester, Ribbeck said. weeks," Ribbeck said. but there is usually an increase in at a press conference Tuesday. Ribbeck said IT will not delete Each student is allotted about 50 storage utilization around the end anyone's e-mail messages, even MB for inbox storage and 100 MB of the semester, Ribbeck said. if an account is clearly not being for folder storage. IThas used clean-up procedures used. Ribbeck said if the system Ribbeck said the actual amount to clear up space on the system. In Athletic director to reaches capacity, another system available to each student depends on the summer, a policy change allowed will store messages for 30 days, the storage limit theoretically avail- graduates only one month before which then will be delivered when able to each user and the number of their e-mail accounts would be space becomes available. Users will people the system serves. Ribbeck deleted, in contrast to the previous still be able to send e-mails even if said either of those variables could one-year allowance. leave after 17 years

11 -"j. •' by Matt McCabe here a long time and did a great THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF job. It's better for us to take the time we need to get the right Athletic; Director Bobby May result than to just put someone (Will Rice '65) will end his 17- in place." year tenure at the helm of the May, who has spent 45 years athletic department July 15. May at Rice as a student, coach or announced his retirement at a administrator, said the decision press conference Tuesday. was difficult. President David Leebron "Retiring now will give me a said a national search will be chance to recharge, regroup and conducted to lind a new athletic relax," May said. "AD jobs are director. Leebron will form the 24/7 and provide little free time search committee — which will if you do the job right." likely include athletic depart- Leebron said May's depar- ment staff, coaches and Board ture comes at a high point in ofTrustees members—after he Rice athletics. consults with the board about "[We have had] spectacular what to look for in applicants and seasons in many of our sports when to make the hiring. and the hiring of a new football "Ideally, we'd like to have coach," Leebron said. "It is an TIFFANY YEH/THRESHER somebody in the fall," Leebron announcement of transition. For said. "But if we determine that those of us at Rice University, it Pure Bollywood that is not a good stretch to be is an announcement of apprecia- on, we could appoint an interim tion and gratitude." South Asian Society members perform a dance at the SAS Night 2006 — Law and Order: Strictly Vegetarian director. 1 think the most im- May's administration Unit April 15. The dance was part of the medley entitled Pure Bollywood. portant thing is that Bobby was See RETIREMENT, page 7 New college options considered INSIDE

by Beko Binder said many options are on the table and Registration deadline OPINION Page 3 that the only certainty is that there will THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline to reg- Commencement needs a student speaker be a combination of new construction and ister for Fall 2006 classes without having LIFESTYLES Page 12 At its May meeting, the Board ofTrustees renovations to existing buildings. to pay a failure to register fee. will attempt to decide how to add 900 beds "Most of the options involve two new col- Housing beyond the hedges to campus. leges, but the board has not yet addressed in SPORTS Page 21 The targeted increased in on-campus hous- any direct way any precise plan for construc- Wiess Jamfest New helmets and other football changes ing is a result of President David Ijeebron'splan tion," Forman said. Check out the Wiess Acabowl with to increase undergraduate enrollment by 30 Whether two colleges will be built — and your Owl between 4 p.m. today and 2 percent while raising the percentage of students their location if they are built — are still a.m. tomorrow for a showcase of Rice living on campus from 71 to 80 percent uncertain, Forman said. band talent. The Housing Steering Committee is tasked Another idea the committee is looking at with crafting and proposing a plan to the board. would connect Lovett, Sid Richardson and Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduates Will Rice colleges to a common servery, Research symposium Matthew Taylor (MS '01) said at the Student Taylor said. The plan includes a new wing The Rice Undergraduate Research Association meeting Monday that two of the and commons for Sid that would connect to Scoreboard Symposium is today in Baker Hall. There options the committee is considering call for the servery. Baseball will be two sessions: a morning session two new colleges. One plan calls for one north Taylor said at the SA meeting that a new Rice 3, Oklahoma 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and an afternoon college and one south college—and the other south college could be constructed where Rice 19, Memphis 8 session from 1-3 p.m. for two new north colleges. Wiess College used to be located—between Leebron said the idea of two north col- Hans/en College and Herring Hall — and Weekend Weather leges came from student input into the Call that Abercrombie Parking lot is a possible Welcome Owls! Friday to Conversation. location for a new north college. Isolated thunderstorms, 65-85 degrees "The clearest effect on planning [from the Forman said the proposal will also include Tell the prospective members of Saturday C2C1 was the majority student view that we plans for renovating existing colleges. the class of 2010 what you think of Mostly sunny, 64-88 degrees ought to try to build colleges in the north," " [We intend to] renovate some of the 1950s Rice.The second Owl Weekend for Sunday Ijeebron said. wings of the [south] colleges," Forman said. admitted students began yesterday and Scattered clouds, 67-87 degrees Dean of Undergraduates Robin Forman See COLLEGES, page 5 ends tomorrow. THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006

the Rice Thresher This weekend, experience Rice's Social Heptathlon: College expansion must maintain individuality UBIue Launch Rondelet @ D&B's When touring the Rice campus, one cannot help but notice the stark difference between the airport-esque steel and glass serveries and the cozy camaraderie of Will Rice, Sid Richardson LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and Lovett College kitchens. As part of Rice's planned expansion, the Housing Steering Committee is considering linking those for a popular concert is consistently do seem endangered these days. colleges' commons with a central servery, (See story, page 1). RPC tries its best over $40. To subsidize this down to However, I do not believe that $ 15 will cost RPC at least $25 a ticket a student newspaper, or indeed On the surface, this seems like a good idea. with ticket subsidies If you want 80 tickets to be subsi- any newspaper, should be used A single, larger servery would have the staff and infrastructure dized, it will cost $2,000, or one third as a means of encouraging illegal to provide higher quality and better variety of food for the three To the editor: of the entire arts and entertainment behavior — running red lights, colleges. A unified kitchen could allow the efficiency necessary Regarding your editorial, the budget for that one event I do not underage drinking, employing to accommodate the expected student body growth at these col- Rice Program Council has typi- think that subsidizing three events a illicit substances or otherwise. cally subsidized tickets maim, to year is enough, but I will make efforts While it is true that some leges. Will Rice seems crowded enough during lunch, and that's musicals, the ballet, opera, rodeo next year to spend more money on harmful and addictive substances even with some students already eating at other colleges. and professional sporting events "marquee" events. are legal and that others are not, Furthermore, a central servery for these three colleges would ("RPC should broaden target audi- RPC always welcomes students it is unfortunate that Mintz chose discourage students from going to the South College Servery to ence," Apr. 14). These events have to come share their opinions, and at to hide behind a predictable red eat. Ending this exodus would prevent the current college dilu- been chosen because there has every meeting I ask if anyone has herring—that tobacco, a highly ad- been a consistent demand for them, suggestions for shows to be subsi- dictive and carcinogenic substance, tion that inhibits Hanszen and Wiess colleges from developing and relatively inexpensive group dized. Next year RPC will focus on is legal — as justification for law- the full personality other colleges have. sale tickets are available. better publicizing its actions, and breaking. Such a distracting and However, as we have seen at both the serveries, this sort of Thisyear I did attempt to broaden I hope more people will become irrelevant legal inconsistency does central kitchen between colleges weakens college personality. the scope of events by subsidizing involved in the group. not detract from the substantial Enduring the current commons at Will Rice, Sid and Lovett tickets to the Harlem GlobeTrotters myriad of reasons that marijuana and monster truck racing. However, Jacob Teplin usage is forbidden. is not quite a trial by fire, but the intimate venues do have a unlike tickets to the previously Jones sophomore I do not intend here to invoke way of heating things up — it is no accident that these three mentioned events, these tickets Rice Program Council contrived or pretentious metaphysi- colleges each have a strong sense of community. And it is this went unsold. Evan Mintz actually arts and entertainment co-chair cal rules of "right" or "wrong;" I do sort of character that we feel is most important to Rice's college complained in one of his articles intend to defend "law." If marijuana system — we are not willing to trade it for increased efficiency about monster truck tickets being usage were legalized, I would be subsidized ("My hypothetical plat- among the first to defend his right to or equity. We love our colleges for their unique traits, not the Pot promotion has form as SA president," Mar. 10). poison himself through such means. Michael Graves architecture or the Monday night calamari. In your editorial you stated that no place in Thresher In the meantime, I would suggest Although these colleges will have to expand to accommodate you wanted there to be enough Mintz reacquaint himself with Rice's population growth, they should do so in a manner that "tickets for everyone who wants To the Editor: "pointless laws," like Rice's "Code preserves their character. Rather than expand the colleges until one." The fact is that this year, I would like to congratulate of Student Conduct" and the "Texas demand for tickets greatly ex- "self-proclaimed gadfly" Evan Controlled Substances Act." they unify, as with the North College Servery, each college's ceeded supply for only one event, Mintz for effectively wasting space Perhaps Mintz's contemplation commons and kitchens should grow on their own. the musical Wicked. For every other on the third most read page of the was purely a semiotic exercise? If Glass and steel look nice, and a burger bar is delicious, but what we show, either only a handful of people Thresher and, perhaps more annoy- so, let's hope that the next time he love about our colleges are their distinct personalities — something were left without tickets or RPC was ingly, wasting my time ("Roll up for ponders such issues he is not living you lose when you physically link them together. left with excess tickets. 80 tickets the 420 magical mystery origins," on a six-month "lease" in a concrete to the Mar. 2007 Wicked show have Apr. 14). In his column, Mintz all condo in Huntsville, TX. already been purchased and will be but advocates that all Rice students subsidized next year. breach their commitment to uphold- Peter Tschirhart Further, I am not sure what ing Rice's drug policies, respect for Mart el '05 events you are referring to when the Rice University Police Depart- Athletic director May you mention "popular events" for ment and respect for the image of which too few tickets have been the university as a whole. Drug references in subsidized. I have asked around to Perhaps if Mintz wasn't so leaves lasting legacy see what people would like to see doped up on his own brand of rap just tell the truth subsidized, and acommon response college humor, he would realize Rice athletics was in dire straits 17 years ago, having not won has been concerts. The problem wi th that prospective college fresh- To the editor: a conference championship since 1971 or had a winning foot- concerts is that they are expensive men and their parents are in the In his article, Bryce Gray placed ball season since 1963. But a leader with a unique perspective, and special group rates are not process of weighing in on their blame on contemporary rap stars given. Once Ticketmaster costs are future universities, and they are for the emulation of their lyrics Bobby May (Will Rice '65), turned the program around. factored in, the average ticket price paying attention to every outlet dipped in explicit drug references Through well-advised hires and a personal connection to the of information available to them, ("Hip-hop artists misstep with program as an alum, May brought the Owls out of dormancy. Rice including the Thresher, for their drug-centric lyrics" Apr. 14). And was the winningest school in the Western Athletic Conference May 1st decision deadline. while emulation of forms of popular 2003-'04 and 2004-'05, earning the Commissioner's Cup. CONTACTING THE My personal beliefs regarding entertainment is an area of lively marijuana use may not always fall debate, the drug-drenched rap By hiring winning coaches like Wayne Graham for baseball, THRESHER strictly within Rice's guidelines, but of the last five years is doing the Fred Goldsmith for football, Chris Huston for soccer and Ron Letters the greater issue at hand is not about important job of painting an accu- Smarr for men's tennis, May's decisions have rewarded Rice what I — or Mintz — believe when it rate picture of life in the midst of the • Letters to the editor comes to lighting up. The Thresher, if contemporary urban crisis. with conference championships and even a national champion- should be sent to the Thresher it dares to strive for respect outside The fact of the matter is, for ship for baseball in 2003. by e-mail to threshed rice, of Rice's hedges, must not allow, as some of us who are less well off, the May also led Rice through the rigors of two conference edu. letters must be received Mintz admits, "one silly collegiate best opportunity for advancement by 5 p.m. on the Monday changes and the Board of Trustees' review of athletics. May column" to grace a page that should within our current social situation prior to a Friday publication defended the Division I status of the athletic program and address other, more cogent opinions is the sale of illegal drugs despite its date. prevented Rice from dropping in athletic standing. He also on real issues. Mintz, in concluding obvious dangers. Rap in the last five • All letters to the editor realized that Rice needed a time of transition to overhaul the with the words, "come this April 20, years reflects this. It is the story of must be signed and include do not worry about the wasteful drug program by moving into the WAC after facing the powerhouses the underground inevitably created college and year if the writer war or pointless laws," confirms that when society attempts prohibition of the Southwest Conference. Now May has upped the ante is a Rice student. his words and talents should remain of a substance told straight and raw for the Owls by moving into Conference USA. • Letters should be no lon- relegated to the Backpage, lest the from the mouths of those affected. ger than 250 words in length. IJiresher turns into one big joke. Now that hip-hop is in the posi- Replacing May, who could be the most influential individual in The Thresher reserves the tion to reach a large audience, the Rice sports history, is not going to be easy. Rice has never before right to edit letters for both Philip Arthur Moore story has the power bring about conducted a nationwide search for an athletic director — every content and length. Ijwett senior social change — including, but not previous director was either the football coach or the coach of limited to, reducing the negative another team. Subscribing • Annual subscriptionsare stigma often arbitrarily placed on Our next athletic director must understand the unique- available for $50 domestic Columns should drug use. But regardless, blame for ness of our university. Rice is one-of-a-kind due to its small and $125 international via the drug "problem" should not be placed on the storytellers. size, high academic standards and Division I status. And first class mail. not promote crime The Juvenile situation is entirely it is difficult to lead an athletic program with that in mind. Advertising To the editor: different, however. In the midst of The matter of the issue is recruiting student-athletes and • We accept display and Bravo to Evan Mintz for two post-Katrina confusion, Juvenile coaches who respect both Rice's educational standards and classified advertisements. provocative opinions in one semes- released Reality Check last month athletic competitiveness. Advertisements must be ter ("Roll up for the 420 rtiagical featuring "Get Ya Hustle On." The But for now, students, faculty and administrators should take received by 5 p.m. on the mystery origins," Apr. 14, and album, like a lot of recent New Monday prior to a Friday "Masturbation: habit of the healthy Orleans hip-hop, reflects one of the a moment to admire the success May has achieved as one of the publication date. Please student," Feb. 24). It is regrettable, major changes in the city since the most respected athletic directors in the country. contact our advertising though, that my response seems stonn: a marked increase in druguse. manager at (713)348-3967 to inherently legitimize his indeed Juvenile's just telling the story. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher or [email protected] for "silly collegiate column." editorial staff. more information. I believe passionately in the free- Devin Naquin doms of press and speech — they Hanszen junior THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 Rice Voices Commencement deserves student speaker Mindless communist filth Rice has never had a student process via committee or elec- disturb an event, and I will show Thresher incorporation speaker at commencement, and tion would be inadequate, they you a pre-med who does not obsess unfortunately this year will be no say. Simply granting the Student about organic chemistry. different For the 93rd time in a row, Association president a few minutes And finally, my favorite argu- would free the Backpage the university president to speak might not be fair ment: An additional speaker would Last month I retired from the newspaper, as an independent will address degree can- either, given the voter force commencement to last too Thresher for a life of sleep and corporation, committed. didates. So will an invited turnout or lack thereof. long. Well, if that is a problem, television. It was a tumultuous But the actual proposal did speaker—a tradition with With this logic, they claim switch on a handheld mini-fan and year—hurricanes, the end of the not reflect such an arrangement aspottyhistorybut whose no student should speak enjoy the show. The 10 — albeit Hatfield era and an ar- The General Counsel's commencement partici- at all. possibly sweltering — minutes of ray of university policy office held that Thresh- pation has remained con- So.ifeveryonedoesnot a student's reflections and perspec- changes. Throughout er staff would still be stant since 1991. agree on who the U.S. pres- tives should be considered one of I heard comments that subject to the Code Not having a student M ident should be, we should the most important elements of the were constructive, flat- of Student Conduct speaker at commence- just forgo the presidency commencement program tering and sometimes while performing their ment is like having free Jo altogether. Brilliant An undergraduate speaker would downright irritating. journalistic duties. tuition in 2006: It is shock- Kent Another major point be asymbol ofthe thriving intellectual Among the most irri- Thresher leadership ing and grossly archaic. I of contention is whether life at Rice and affirm the university's tating. The Backpage decided incorporation polled a few students for a student speaker would foremost commitmenttoundergrads. isn't funny." wasn't worth it under their reactions to this, and most jeopardize a controversy-free cer- Regardless of majors, such a student I personally think Nathan these conditions. So responded with some variation of, emony. Heaven forbid we ignite would be able to discuss the experi- the Backpage is funny Black Thresher, Inc. died. "We don't have a student speaker? any controversial dialogue on this ences of a diverse audience. and will continue to The impasse has I just assumed we did." campus. And for those who are wor- If my arguments so far do not be so as long as the persisted to this day. But according to the Board of ried about streakers and protesters, sway you, consider that Rice stands current Backpage editor works Currently, the university does Trustees' newly adopted mission do not forget that commencement virtually alone among prestigious here. But the comment mainly not review the Thresher prior statement, Rice is "a leading re- fallson May 13thisyear. Nudity will universities without at least one stu- irritated me because I consid- to publication and the student search university with a distinctive inevitably be front and center. dent speaker at its commencement. ered myself the cause of any media adviser is just an adviser, commitment to undergraduate Just to nameafew, Amherst, Brown, alleged un-funniness. uninvolved in the editorial pro- education." Keeping this in mind, Duke, Emory, Harvard, Wellesley, Like all good humor, the cess. In that sense, the Thresher inviting a student or two to share A student would most University of Chicago and the Backpage walks the line between is independent But the university anecdotes about their Rice experi- University of North Carolina all edgy and tasteless. Each week, the could be held liable in a lawsuit ences would fall in sync perfectly likely deliver a message offer opportunities for graduating editor in chief and I sat down with related to the newspaper — as with the undergrad-centric goal of student orations. a preliminary Backpage and our could the editors. And editors are the university. that would best honor Last but not least of all the speak- respective pens to decide where accountable to the university in So what exactly is holding Rice and celebrate the four ers at commencement a student this line fell. We both wanted the the on-campus discipline system back from unveiling a refreshing would most likely deliver a message page to be funny—otherwise, it for anything that might be consid- and long-overdue twist on com- years of scholarship, that would best honor and celebrate served no purpose. But we had a ered sexual harassment libel or mencement? Over the past year, I the four years of scholarship, dedica- competing constraint We didn't otherwise discipline-worthy. Rice discovered that there are a number dedication and life of tion and life of Rice students. want to be suspended. Since I and the Thresher are locked in an of administrators, faculty and alumni In the meantime, if Houston was the more paranoid, I usually embrace for better or worse. who oppose the idea of a student Rice students. Mayor Bill White would like to allot ended up striking large amounts So when the Ihresherprinls an speaker lineup every Mayforeither a few minutes of his time for a stu- of what the average student offensive Backpage, the editors flimsy or outdated reasons. dent speaker, I would be honored reader would find humorous. face both legal and disciplinary Most people said picking a And if protesters are a worry, to share the podium with him. I can hear you saying now: "So consequences. We were unlikely student speaker would be political tell me about a time when you have he's taken the blame for the un- to be sued given our petty student and therefore unfair. A selection seen enough protesters at Rice to Jo Kent is a Baker College senior. funny Backpages, but who cares? incomes, but we sure as hell could He's retired. N ow, the Backpage is have been suspended, which free to do what it wants." Wrong. has been threatened in previous Self-proclaimed gadfly I can promise you that as long as years. Of course, there has still the current relationship between been offensive Thresher content the Thresher and the university since 1997. Not all editors were as Rice research trumps red-state ridiculousness persists, the Backpage will never conscious of the Code of Student be as wild and crazy as many Conduct as we were. Ah, Owl Weekend. l ime for the ments, we do not force our religion AM radio station sign — "Because students seem to want it to be. If But as long as the Thresher campus to put its best face forward on others. Besides the occasional liberals hate it!" — serving as a students find the Backpage bland remains under the disciplinary as students and faculty attempt to religious group's free dinner, we reminder that Houston is a purple and want it funnier, they should thumb of the university, there convince hundreds of wide-eyed do not try to sneak religion into metropolis in red ainted Bush coun- pressure the administration give will be an incentive to play it safe owls to attend Rice. We secular activities. And try. But people should note that their the Thresher full independence. with the Backpage. Editors will sweep away the percep- besides the occasional Il-89s have a bigTexas Instruments The Ihresher is a blanket-tax respond to that incentive in dif- tions of cactuses and rushed paper, we do not logo on the front... yall. organization, subsidiary to the ferent ways, but I promise that cowboys, emphasizing do poor research. Unfor- So when students peruse the Student Association. After the every editor would print bolder that just because Houston tunately, that is what this publications in the Student Center, 1997 edition of the Rice Trasher Backpages and endure fewer is i n Texas does not mean pamphlet does best. they will see lots of different per- allegedly sexually harassed a anxiety attacks if the Thresher we are overrun by Bush- A second article in spectives on life in Houston and at student and drew threats of legal were truly independent and its loving Bible beaters. the pamphlet attempts Rice. The Houston Press exposes action, a committee was created to staff immune to Thresher-rehted to refute that birds Like it or not, popular Houston's indie hipster countercul- evaluate the Thresher-Riee relation- prosecution by the university. evolved from dinosaurs. perception paints the ture. The Texas Observer records ship. It proposed that the Ihresher By all means, keep giving the Evan It asserts that birds are Lone Star state as an Texas' political circus. The 'Ihresher fully sever itself from the univer- Ihresher staff your comments. warm-blooded while all oil-drenched wasteland Mintz shows our own campus news, opin- sity and become an independent We may grumble, but we need dinosaurs were cold- where twangy yokels ion and whimsy. But the pamphlets corporation — Thresher, Inc. to hear them. Just realize that if blooded reptiles — but claim that on the third from the Institute for Creation Re- In theory, the idea creates you think the Backpage is bor- anatomical structure indicates oth- day, God created the Remington search illustrate the exact opposite a win-win situation. Thresher ing, you should encourage the er wise. And it argues that birds have bolt-action rifle so that man could of what Rice should be. editors would get full freedom university to cut us loose. fight the dinosaurs and no man's hollow bones while dinosaurs' are of the press, subject only to uncle is a monkey. But with a cam- solid—but Dromaeosauridae have Evan Mintz is a Hanszen the law, and the administration Nathan Black is a Lovett College pus in the middle of the museum bird-like skeletal features. It says College sophomore and opinion would be absolved of any sins the senior and former senior editor. district, a few miles from downtown birdshave wings and feathers, which and Backpage editor. and Montrose, Rice actually seems contrast with dinosaurs' arms and rather progressive. This is until you scales — but Archaeopteryx and browse publications in the Student similar species match this respect The Rice Thresher, the official student Center, where lies a pamphlet from of avian anatomy. newspaper at Rice University since 1916, the Institute for Creation Research. All it takes to prove this petty is published each Friday during the school the Rice Ihresher year, except during examination periods If only this Bible-belt byproduct pamphlet wrong is a METRORail and holidays, by the students of Rice actually did any research. ride down to the Houston Museum University. The pamphlet features a routine of Natural Science. In fact, that David Brown attack on the big-bang theory and sounds like a great activity for Editorial and business offices are located Editor in Chief its ties to evolution. While scientific- visiting students: Take one of the on the second floor of the Ley Student models do need to be constantly Institute for Creation Research Center, 6100 Main St.. MS-524, Houston. OPINION NEWS tested and doubted, any cosmolo- pamphlets and correct all the errors TX 77005-1892. Phone (713) 348-4801. Fax Evan Mintz, Editor Risa Gordon, Editor (713) 348-5238. E mail: thresher<(irice.edu. gist worth her red-shift will tell using resources from Rice and the Schuyler Woods, Asst. Editor Sarah Baker, Asst. Editor Web page: wwtv.ricethresher.org. you the big-bang theory is pretty surrounding area — a great way to Stephanie Zimmerman, Cartoonist Beko Binder, ,4M/. Editor well-established. Furthermore, explore Houston. Matt Youn, Designer ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Annual subscription rate: $50 domestic. the article repeatedly quotes the If you want to believe in creation- Julia Bursten, Editor COPY $125 international. Nonsubscription rate: first Bible to dismiss the big-bang ism, that is a personal matter. But Bryce Gray. Asst. Editor Carl Hamniarsten, Editor copy free, second copy $5. theory, destroying any credibility if you want to make a scientific Ryan Stickney, Editor the article may have had as a sci- argument about it, that argument SPORTS The Thresher reserves the right to refuse Matt McCabe, Editor BUSINESS any advertising for any reason. Additionally, entific argument. better be well-researched. And Stephen Whitfield. Editor Sawyer Bonsib, Business Manager the Thresher does not take responsibility Adam Benaroya, Asst. Business Manager If anyone has new evidence here at Rice, we take our research Dylan Farmer, Editor for the factual content of any ad. Printing seriously. Heck, here in Houston Charlie Foucar, Subscriptions Manager to create a unique cosmological PHOTOGRAPHY Sarah Mitchell, Payroll Manager an advertisement does not constitute an paradigm, I hope Rice's cam- we take our research seriously. Diana Yen, Editor Sarah Taylor, Office Manager endorsement by the Thresher. pus will be the first place it is From the Texas Medical Center Taylor Johnson, Editor Daniel Holman, Distribution Manager published — but Biblical rants across the street to the Johnson Marcus Roman, Assf Editor Brian Wolf, Distribution Manager Unsigned editorials represent the majority Space Center in the David Brook- opinion ofthe TTirfs/ipreditorial staff. All other should remain in Bible studies. Reli- LIFESTYLES ADVERTISING sian exurbs, Houston is a place of opinion pieces represent solely the opinion of gious beliefs are personal, sensitive Julia Bursten, Editor Matt Osher, Ads Manager the author. The Backpage is satire. issues, and these creationists wish serious research. Margaret Tung, Asst. Editor Joseph Ramirez, Am/. Ads Manager Marshall Robinson, Designer Sarah Mitchell, Classified Ads Manager to strap theirs to faulty pseudosci- Rice's location may lead some The Thresher is a member of the entific arguments, sullying what Yankee yahoos to doubt our com- CALENDAR BACKPAGE Associated Collegiate Press, Commodore should be sacred tenets. mitment to serious academics, with Nathan Bledsoe, Editor Fvan Mintz, Editor McBoob had better hang up his hat. litis is not the Rice I know. that drive down highway 59 past water polo teams Monday to years to complete. y discuss facilities for the new Green, a Lovett College sopho- we d like to see in center. The Recreation Center more, said the architects proposed Advisory Council, Club Sport the idea of moving Health Services the new Rec Center.' Committee members, club to the new recreation center, an — Rachel Green sport presidents and campus idea many students opposed. She Recreation Center Advisory said there were mixed reactions dance group representatives Council Chair SAMUEL FENG/THRESHER met with the firm Tuesday. to moving the Wellness Center to Rice Police Chief Bill Taylor speaks at a racial profiling forum April 19 in the "Creating a space that is the new facility. The architects also Lovett College sophomore Baker College Commons. inviting to all students of all proposed creating a large main fitness levels is one of the main room that can be subdivided with goals we'd like to see," Recre- movable wall partitions. "I wouldn't mind having a ation Center Advisory Council "There were ideas that were smaller outdoor pool in addi- Chair Rachel Green said. mentioned at the meeting that we tion to a main indoor facility," ADVANCE holds were surprised to hear, such as he said. "I think an outdoor a golf simulator or a spa," Green pool would be great as a recre- 'I'd like to see that said. "If we were to prioritize, ation pool for students to hang people would want things such out or host events." racial profiling forum student voices and as newer cardio machines or Huston said he would also multipurpose athletic courts. If like to see a locker room and by Sarah Taylor an efficient use of time and money we had sufficient funds for those meeting facility close to the for police officers to racially profile desires are met.' THRESHER STAFF things, then we'd move on to fund- pool and a weight room in the people." — Boyd Beckwith ing more atypical things." renovated Autry Court. Cur- The effects of institutional rac- When he spoke about his per- Recreation Center Director Beckwith said his main con- rently, varsity athletes use a ism in society and specifically at sonal experience as a black male, cerns with a spa are upkeep and weight room on the south end Rice were discussed Wednesday in Byrd became emotional. sanitation. of Rice Stadium. a forum on racial profiling. About Byrd said when he is pulled "I want to try to avoid having Huston said he is glad varsi- 40 students participated in the over by police, he knows he cannot Student and Recreation cen- something designed that looks ty athletes and other students forum, organized by ADVANCE, make any mistakes like getting out ters Director Boyd Beckwith cool but isn't functional," Beck- had similar suggestions for the which featured History Professor of the car or taking his hands off said the new recreation center with said. "I've seen lots of rec new recreation center. Alex Byrd (Sid '90), Sociology the steering wheel. may also take on some of centers that have 'missed the "Sometimes I think there's Professor Lawrence Jablecki and "I know to teach my son to the Student Center's current boat' design-wise." this feeling that athletics de- Rice University Police Chief Bill obey commands," Byrd said. "I functions. Beckwith said the Head Swimming Coach Seth mands a lot, and it was great to Taylor as panelists. resent that I have to raise my kids planners would investigate Huston said he would like Rice's see that it wasn't just us asking Byrd said although racial pro- this way." whether certain aspects, such current aquatic facilities to be im- for things," Huston said. filing makes sense statistically, Jablecki said racial profiling is as dining or lounge areas, proved significantly. Huston said The Advisory Council societies should not engage in it a manifestation of a deep social would be redundant in the two he would like a racing-length pool and Steering Committee will because it harms civic and public,, problem in the United States and buildings located near each that includes diving boards and tour University of Houston's life. can be seen in the criminal justice other on campus. platforms and above-deck spectator Campus Recreation and Well- "Young black males commit system. Beckwith said the archi- seating so that conference champi- ness Center next month for crimes that are out of proportion "Twelve percent of African tects will also turn the current onships could be hosted. additional ideas. to their representation in the Americans in the age group rang- population," Byrd said. "They're ing from 25-29 are incarcerated," statistically more likely to partici- Jablecki said. "There is institu- pate in anti-social behaviors, so it's tional racism." During the question-and-an- swer session at the end of the _ • ( k ; forum, several black students said RalestimansJv / V For Peace ana. Democracy they are asked to verify their stu-

* H - dent status more often than other presents Rice students. "I've been asked for my ID when • I'm walking to class, and my friend was asked to show her ID when she was backing her car out of the parking lot," one student said. Taylor said he was not aware of campus officers asking students to verify that they go to Rice. MmObstaclettojReace 'This is the first time that this issue has come to my attention," Taylor said. "It depends on the A documentary exppsing circumstance, but (asking for ID) of the w£ll on the Palesti i • has to be based on some event and the peace process. that's happened." Taylor said no police officer at Let's get together t Rice would apprehend a subject because of his or her race. Palestinian women in th "Before my time there might against occupation! have been people who made deci- sions based on racial profiling," Program includes live Sic by folk Taylor said. "But I feel confident singer David Rovics, < 55-minute that nobody on the staff would do documentary, and a di ussion with Oate: May 5, 2006 that now." The event included 20 minutes audience Q & A. Time: 7:30 pm jfctegs •, I of small group discussion, during Place: Arab American Cultural Center (ACC) which the speakers interacted with 10555 Stancliff Rd Houston, 77099 students. Hanszen College senior Cam- Refreshments provided. Baby sitters available and security present eron McGriff said the event was Ticket price $10.00 as a means of fundraising. worthwhile. For more info,%&ll Sahar Abusada at 281 565 6161. "Like political events, discus- sions like these are cyclical," McGriff said. "But issues like these should be constantly discussed." THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAV, APRIL 21,2006 Expanded Vision now online

by David Brown Undergraduates Robin Forman.The ates often value talented teaching by graduate students as much as teach- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFK V2C states the review should focus on expanding research opportunities ing by tenure-track faculty." An expanded version of President and developing students' leadership The site also features comments David Leebron's Vision for the Sec- and communication skills. submitted by students, faculty, staff ond Century is now posted on the The section on graduate stu- and alumni on the various topics from President's Office Web site. Topics in dents states Rice should improve theC2C. And while the V2C is primar- the document include planned cam- the graduate student body by ily a summation of opinions gathered pus construction and the impending raising departments' rankings, in the C2C, the Web site also includes growth of the student body. expanding recruitment and increas- a form for visitors' comments. The V2C was originally a two ing teaching opportunities. "Decisions get made, but then page, 10-point document approved "Undergraduates indicate that we have to implement them," by the Board of Trustees in January graduate students can be an important Leebron said. "It's critical we after Leebron's six-month-long Call aspect of Rice, adding r ignif icantly to remain in conversation as we to Conversation, during which he their experience ar.a enhancing the make more decisions about those sought feedback about Rice's future curricular offerings," the V2C states. we've already made — like decid- in areas from research to campus fa- "In general, graduate students who ing what's going to be in the new cilities. The expanded, online version teach upper-level courses in their [recreation] center." includes pages-long elaborations for area of expertise receive excellent The V2C can be read at each of the 10 points. evaluations, suggesting undergradu- www. rice. edu/v2c. leebron said he wrote a draft of the expanded V2C soon after the C2C ended but wanted to refine the Citysearch 2005 Best Sports Bar & College Scene • Yahoo 2005 SAMUEL FENG/THRESHER document before releasing it Best Sports Bar • Houston Chronicle 2005 Best Sports Bar "We conversed with a wide range of groups —the faculty senate, uni- Hot topic Join us for three Texas Hold Free WiFi Available! versity council, students, department Em' Tournaments every day Bring your Attorney Adan Vega discusses immigration at the "USA Immigration: chairs, deans and vice presidents," In May and win a chance for Study Group Here Truths and Myths" forum In the Grand Hall April 19. The forum was Leebron said. "In many ways it re- a free trip to Las Vegas sponsored by Houston and Rice Hispanic groups. The roundtable mains a work in progress, but it is a discussion also included attorney Monty Jacob, State Representative substantially revised document" Rick Noriega, University of Houston Sociology Professor Nestor Rodri- Bring in your Rice student ID and get 15% off your dine-in or guez and University of Texas A&M Sociology Professor Rogelio Saenz. The section on undergrad- take Out meal. Not valid on Tuesdays uate education focuses on the 350 Wings on Tuesdays • 500 Legs on Wednesdays • 50C Boneless on recently launched curriculum Thursday • Logo Glass Wednesday get $2 50 Domestic refills review being conducted by Dean of 2525 Rice Blvd • 713-521-1100 COLLEGES From page 1

"In particular, we are looking at pos- really requires us to grapple with the sibilities for renovations for Baker, issue of food service. On the other Will Rice, Lovett and Hanszen." hand, a college added to the old Wiess Taylor said one plan considered site could potentially be hooked up to would add 100 beds to each college the [Hanszen/Wiess] Servery." by remodeling existing wings and 'Hie proposal may also include building new ones. New wings could the construction of new serveries or be added to Hanszen, Lovett, Sid and renovation of old ones, Taylor said. Id Will Rice colleges, Taylor said. Ditman said he is also con- Housing and Dining Direc- cerned with student safety and that r F tor Mark Ditman, who is also a he would like to investigate using ff member of the committee, said biometric access. | he wants the new colleges to be "[Biometric fingerprint access] lo energy efficient. has a certain Big Brother dimen- 'I "I would like to see a lot of attention sion to it, but I think that anybody lis paid to ways to reduce energy con- who has a driver's license now has sumption, whether it be electricity, air a thumbprint on file with the state," lis conditioning or plumbing," Ditman Ditman said. "If there were ways lal said. "There are certain designs that that we could get students in and d out of their space without using ) can be made that can either help or re hurt that, [such as] how the building keys and cards, I think everyone is oriented to the sun and the amount would appreciate it." of lighting that comes in at different Forman said the proposal will take times of the year." student interactions into account. Forman said the ability to con- "We have to consider the inter- lu- nect housing to residential dining action of the new colleges with die facilities could influence the place- existing colleges, not just from the ment of new colleges. [joint of view of dining services, but "It doesn't seem at all possible to also the dynamism of die campus," connect another college to the exist- Forman said. "We want to create, as ing North Servery," Forman said. much as possible, colleges that have "Adding any college to the north a kind of human vibrancy." POLICE BLOTTER

The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department for the period April 13-April 15. of to Residential Colleges April 13 iPod stolen. Hanszen College April 14 Wallet stolen. Hanszen College

Academic Buildings April 13 Bicycle stolen.

Sewall Hall April 13 Bicycle stolen.

Herman Brown Hall April 14 Three vehicles burglarized. Parking Lots Greenbriar Lot West Lot April 15 Officer observed Rice student wearing only his underwear running barefoot on Laboratory Road. Subject issued citations FEATURING THE SONGS for public intoxication and minor in consumption and referred to 'NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE"/IND "UNDENIABLE Student Judicial Programs. IN STORES AMD QN&NE NOW Other Areas April 15 Traffic stop. Subjects were Entrance 1 WWW.M4TKEy4RNEY.COM loading bicycles into a vehicle. Non-Rice subject arrested for City of Houston traffic warrant and remanded to custody of the Houston Police Department. THE WCE THRESHER FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 More than 300 prospective LOW-COST CA students attend weekend

by Sarah Baker qualified for scholarships and whether they THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF are an underrepresented minority, Heineman said. Students who qualified were given a INSORAHCE. For the third time this semester, cam- $300 plane voucher. pus serveries and morning classes will be This weekend's events will be similar to crowded with high school seniors as 339 past Owl Weekends, and Luning said this prospective students — including 10 inter- weekend will feature more functions than national students from 8 foreign countries did the March one. Many traditional Owl OUR VERSION OF —are expected to attend Owl Weekend. The Weekend events such as Jamfest and the weekend began yesterday and ends Saturday. Rice Native American Student Association's The prospective students will be hosted by annual Pow-wow will take place this weekend. 240 student volunteers. Luning said the Student Admission Council encouraged student groups to host affairs EXTRA CREDIT. and prioritized publicizing them to the pro- 'We wanted them to really spective students. Owl Weekend Student co-Coordinator Auto and cycle insurance. experience all of the aspects Mary Niemann said SAC focused on develop- Immediate coverage by phone. ing a large number of things for prospective of Rice campus, so we made students to do. She said SAC has provided Low down-payment. it one of our priorities incentive for prospective students to travel off-campus with a trip to the Angelika movie Convenient payment plans. to give the Owls a full theater for which tickets, popcorn and a soda Round-the-clock 9 will cost $6. Luning said SAC will no longer schedule. sponsor a trip to the Houston Museum of claim service. — Mary Niemann Natural Science's IMAX theater because of the number of events Friday. Owl Weekend student co-coordinator "We wanted them to be able to reallv Hanszen College junior experience all of the aspects of Rice campus, so we made it one of our priorities to give the Owls a full schedule," Niemann, a Hanszen When combined with the 180 prospective College junior, said. students who attended the first Owl Weekend Luning said the activities fair, which took in March — which was targeted for those place on Thursday night last Owl Weekend, has admitted under Early and Interim Decision returned to its traditional Friday afternoon spot CALL OUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR A FREE RATE QU& c plans—a total of 519 students will have visited Passport to Houston's Picnic at the Zoo forced Rice through the Owl Weekend program. the fair to be moved last time, Luning said. Last year's single Owl Weekend program 5405 Bettaire Blvd, Houston, TX brought 489 students to campus. Director of Recruiting Eric Heineman 'Not only did we get to Call (713) 665 4667 (Lovett *89) said over 60 percent of students who attend Owl Weekend matriculate com- accommodate more students, pared to the 37 percent overall enrollment or toll free (866) 999 4667 rate of admitted students. but we also feel like there Government Employee insurance Co. • GEiCO General Insurance Co. • GEICO Indemnity Co. • GEiCO Casualty Co Owl Weekend Student Coordinator Paul Colonial County Mutual Ins. Co. • GEICO, Washington. DC 20076. © 20QS GEICO Luning, a Sid Richardson College senior, was less pressure and strain said that unlike last year, enough students volunteered to host for on the campus.' the April Owl Weekend. — Niemann However, there are fewer excess hosts than there were for the March week- Following the activities fair, Ninfa's will end. cater a picnic for both Owls and their hosts. "We needed 20 or 30 Luning said a larger budget allowed hosts more spaces as of Sunday to attend this year's picnic. night," Luning said. "We Heineman said he expects more than 100 ended up trying to get a parents to attend Owl Weekend. Parents have Welcome Owls!couple of extra people." always attended, but this is the first time Rice Heineman said more has created an itinerary for parents, he said. male than female students Parents may eat lunch in the Student Center, signed up to be hosts. The meet with administrators and take separate distribution of Owls among campus tours. the colleges is uneven, "We didn't advertise the parent program, with Jones College hosting but we had 75 parents in the March program," the fewest Owls and Sid Heineman said. hosting the most. Niemann said the first Owl Weekend ran As in the past, Rice very smoothly and was a helpful change. pays for some students' "Not only did we get to accommodate plane tickets depending more students, but we also feel like there on how far the students was less pressure and strain on the campus," must travel, whether they Niemann said.

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During his tenure, May oversaw In 1976, May became the head improvements in athletic facilities, From student to associate track coach and assistant athletic RETIREMENT including the construction of Fox director director for business. Three years From page 1 Gymnasium in 1998, renovations As a student ofWill Rice College, later, May retired from coaching to the Rice/Track Soccer Stadium May wasafour-time SWC champion to focus on tine business side of in 2000-'01, the construction of in hurdles and won the NCAA high- the athletic program. In 1984, he experienced many highlights in- 40 years of dedication to Rice. Reckling Park ending in January hurdle title in 1964. He was e riong was promoted to associate athletic cluding but not limited to the 2003 One of the greatest contributions 2000 and the demolition and re- the second group of Owls inducted director, the position directly under NCAA national championship that Bobby has made to Rice Uni- construction of Jake Hess Tennis into the Rice Athletic Hall of Fame the athletic director. Rice had three in baseball and several winning versity is deciding to retire on a Stadium. in 1971. different athletic directors while seasons in football, with a victory high note." Many of the projects benefited May graduated cum laude with a May was an associate director. over Texas in 1996. In addition to May said he is glad to be able from fiindraising efforts May initi- bachelor's of commerce degree and Williams said May's approach as the peaks of his tenure, May also to leave a successful athletic ated. Head Football Coach Todd spent two years working in private director has been successful. weathered the Board of Trustees' program. Graham and May recently raised business before he was hired as an "He's soft-spoken, but inside review of Rice athletics two years "I think whether you are a $3 million for upgrades to Rice assistant track coach. there beats the heart of a lion," Wil- ago. coach or an administrator, if Stadium. "Attending Rice during the '60s liams said. "He was able to instill that Leebron said Senior Associate you can do anything to elevate During May's tenure, stu- was an interesting and rewarding throughout the athletic department Athletic Director Steve Moniaci, the program to the next per- dent-athlete graduation rates experience, but I did not expect to through the coaches he hired and who has been at Rice for 26 years, son, that's great — that's what have been consistently high, spend my whole career here," May with the student athletes. Thaf s a would be the obvious choice for an you're supposed to do," May said. and in 2002, Rice won the USA said. "The timing, however, turned rare quality. He's a gentleman. He's interim athletic director. Moniaci Today/NCAA Academic Achieve- out perfectly. It allowed me to know got respect all over the nation, but said he has turned down offers Athletic director ment Award for graduating 91 many of the legendary members in Bobby's about winning." to become an athletic director May became Rice's 13th athletic percent of its varsity athletes. Rice history." at other universities to remain director in January 1989. He is the at Rice. second-longest serving athletic di- Leebron said Rice's unique rector after Jess Neely, who headed size and academic standards athletics from 1940 to 1966. will make finding a replacement May said he took over during a difficult — but the position may bleak period in Rice athletics. appeal to many candidates. "There were elements of "We have a dual commitment," despair and resignation — the Leebron said. "We have to find feeling that Rice simply could not someone who really knows what compete at the Division I level and we're about... [Rice] presents the in the Southwest Conference," epitome of university athletics and May said. "There was ample evidence of that — 24 straight losing seasons in football [and] no championships in any sport 'He's a gentleman. since 1971." He's got respect Immediately after he took over, May hired Fred Goldsmith as all over the nation, football coach, who led the Owls to their first winning seasons in 29 but Bobby's about years with back-to-back winning seasons in 1992 and 1993. winning.' In 1994, Rice started winning — Greg Williams conference championships again, ending a 23-year drought with a (Hanszen '70) : share of the SWC football champ on- IVY ASHE/THRESHER Women's basketball coach ship and a women's cross country title. Since 1994, Rice athletics has Shirts of symbolism won 32 conference championships, the commitment to the scholar- Shirts hang on display In the Kelley Lounge last week for the Clothesline Protect. The display was sponsored including two so far in its first year by the Rice Women's Resource Center for Sexual Assault Awareness Week. athlete." in Conference USA Rice has not hired an athletic Leebron said May has hired director since December 1988, successful coaches. In 1991, May when then-Athletic Director Jerry hired Head Baseball Coach Wayne Brandt, who was also the football Graham, who led the 2003 baseball coach, stepped down. A month later. team to the university's first team May, an associate athletic director national championship. at the time, was named athletic "Part of Bobby's many accom- director. plishments is extraordinary judg- ENGI / NSCI 309: "He was the obvious choice," ment in the hiring of our coaches, Board of Trustees member Bucky who have brought great records of Allshouse (BCO 71) said. "There achievement to the field," Leebron Leadership Communication really wasn't a search." said."L ho coacheshave also uph eld Rice has never conducted a the values of Rice Univei sin. includ- national search for an athletic direc- ing our dedication to academic Meets T-TH 4:00-5:30 tor. All past athletic directors were excellence." former or current coaches at Rice Head Women's Basketball Fall Semester - 10 Weeks when they were named to the post, Coach Greg Williams (Hanszen Allshouse said. '70) said May is an advocate of the The national search will not coaches he hires and of the program preclude a hire from within Rice, as a whole. Scientists and engineers often Allshouse said. "He'll definitely leave a tre- Leebron credited May with mendous legacy of winning with become leaders in their companies and communities retiring at a positive time in Rice integrity, staying loyal to coaches athletics. and supporting the entire athletic "He's going to be a tough act program across the board," Wil- through excellent written and oral communication. to follow," Leebron said. "That's liams said.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION Leadership Communication for Scientists and Engineers has been designed as a feasible addition The Student Association met Monday. The following were dis- cussed. to a busy engineering or science student's

• SA President Althea Tupper announced that the deadline for schedule. This two-credit course is presented in the submitting university standing committee applications had been extended until April 19. first ten weeks of the semester. • Tupper, a Hanszen College junior, encouraged students to fill out course evaluations online at the SA website, http://sa.rice.ed'i. As of Monday, 485 reviews had been submitted. Tupper said students Instructors: Dr. Deborah Barrett and who filled out three or more reviews will be entered in a raffle for Chipotle gift certificates. The college with the most reviewers will Dr. Tracy Volz win a study break hosted by the SA. Students expressed concern that it was difficult to convince students to fill out both the SA evaluations and the ones on ESTHER. For more information: [email protected] • Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduates Matthew Taylor (MS '01) spoke about student housing construction. (See story, page 1.) Students raised concerns about where they would be housed while their colleges are being renovated, about the need for expanding Sponsored by the Cain Project in Engineering Student Health Services and how to attract prospective students during campus construction. and Professional Communication. • Tupper announced two Academic Fellowship meetings on April 18 and 24.

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1968 — a year remembered for violence and weekly confusion. The party that was 1967 had ended, and the LSD-induced cloud of love and idealism slowly dissipated into the smog of continuing SCENE problems at home and abroad. Americans could no longer ignore the terrible consequences of the Thresher editors' escalating violence in Vietnam, as protests ignited recommendations for arts and entertainment at college campuses across the country. 1968 also around Houston through J A M witnessed the assassinations of Robert Kennedy April 27, 2006 and Martin Lutjier King, Jr. There were political riots at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago CAMPUS and race riots in Washington D.C. But at Wiess College, another historic event KTRU jazz and overshadowed the political chaos of 1968: the U. Blue launch very first Jamfest. Apparently Wiessmen have always been preoccupied with having a good time. Two blanket tax organizations join forces for an evening "Why worry too much about Of course, Jamfest 2006 will politics?" some late 1960s Rice stu- feature a number of acts from of poetry readings, music, dent may have said. "Dude, let's buy beyond the hedges. The eye- magazines and free booze a couple of kegs, sit outside in the makeup-wearing members of sun and listen to some music." Houston's Makeshifte headline today at 5 p.m. at Valhalla. Today marks the 38th Jamfest. the show, and a couple other area Come pick up a copy of this Over the years, it has become a bands — including Another Day, year's student-produced Rice institution—a staple of spring the side project of a DJ at radio semester. It has only been called station KTBZ, and rockers The literary magazine, or just take off once, and that was because Last Place You Look. a break from JamFest for some of rain. Like most things Wiess, there is no theme to Jamfest. The music different music. This year's Jamfest continues the tradition ol bringing live music represents a variety of styles and to Rice — and, for that matter, the will appeal to a variety of different tradition of supporting the brand of tastes. For students looking from MOVIES Rice musicians not often found in the a break from the papers, problem Shepherd School. There are plenty sets and exams that come hand of bands on campus but not many in hand with the end of classes, Software cinema opportunities to plug in and rock Jamfest arrives just in time. out. Jamfest provides a mic and a There will be T-shirts. There In an SE-friendly move, stage — Rice bands only have will be food. There probably will to bring their instruments, their not be a riot, and the weatherman Aurora Picture Show hosts a voices and their talent. says it is not going to rain. media archaeology festival, showcasing cutting-edge Tomorrow's Past 4 p.m. JAMFEST 2006 RUNS General Noise 9 p.m. digital, interactive media The Richard Vella Experience 5 p.m. Stillframe 10 p.m. Makeshifte 11 p.m. presentations tonight, Arthur Yoria 5:45 p.m. 4 P.M.-2 A.M. Moxie 6:30 p.m. The Last Place You Look 12:30 a.m. tomorrow and Sunday Another Day 7:15p.m. TODAY IN THE Team Awesome 1 a.m. at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $8 Wiess 244 8 p.m. WIESS ACABOWL The Ambience Community 1:30 a.m. each or $20 for all shows.

Aurora Picture Show 800 Aurora St. 1 MOXIE WIESS 244 THE RICHARD VELLA Sid sophomore Jordan Myska Allen -guitar, vocals Wiess junior Pete Choo - vocals, guitar Brown sophomore Evan Davies - guitar, Wiess junior Windsen Pan - lead guitar EXPERIENCE vocals, piano Wiess junior Jamie Zimmer - drums Baker junior Elliot Cole - piano, keyboards GALLERIES Sid sophomore Aaron Taffet - bass, vocals Wiess junior Patrick Azzam - bass Wiess sophomore Angelique Poteat - tenor sax, Brown junior Andy Whitten - drums, vocals alto sax, keyboards Wiess freshman Danny Kamins - baritone sax Imposed realities Wiess junior Nickey Rodin - vocals Jory Herman (Wiess '05) - bass Robert Kinsell opens Imposed Wiess senior Jordan Almes - drums Realities, a collection of alternative and satirical takes on still life painting, tomorrow from 6-8 p.m.

McMurtrey Gallery 3508 Lake St.

How did you get together? WP: Pete, Jamie and I were all assigned to the same suite freshmen year. We each had How did you get together? a history of playing music. Things just came AW: We hooked up at a party early in the together naturally from there. How did you get together? year. It was awkward for a while because we PC: Actually, we all really grew up together DK: I heard Elliot in the jazz band and was didn't use a condom, but then we ran into in an orphanage in San Diego. Windsen was impressed with his ability to play the kind of each other at the RMC one day, started talk- left on the doorstop, Jamie's mom was a 'Crue piano you hear at 4 in the morning walking ing and realized that we had a lot in common groupie and my mom was a South Pacific through a shady part of town. I had played like music, moxie and a love of random hook- transvestite hooker. with Jordan a little bit. Jordan and Elliot both ups. So we decided to start going steady. What are you all about? knew Jory and Angelique. Their addition What are you all about? PC: Mostly we're about destruction, but brought something different and exciting to AW: Late night food runs, dirty jokes and occasionally tacos. our group. We added Nickey Rodin on vocals, making sweet original music that is acces- WP: We don't really have a message to get out since she's kind of a big deal. sible to both the casual listener and the there. All of our music is original and based What are you all about? music snob. on true events that have happened to us or DK: Freaking people out with odd time sig- What are some of your musical influences? our friends. We play to have fun and be loud. natures, although we're not about alienation. AW: Sr. Chutzpah and the Buckets, RHCR What are some of your musical influences? We're not trying to change the world or make What are your non-musical influences? WP: I have to say we're pretty influenced by some profound statement, we're just trying to AW: Stonehenge, robot, robot, robot. KTRU art/math/prog rock. Just the noise have fun. Where did the band's and 30-minute-two-tone stuff. I mean, it's not What are your non-musical influences? name come from? really music if you understand it, right? DK: I can't speak for the band, but God, AW: Jordan's opium-induced What are your non-musical influences? Satan, Jesus of Nazareth and my parents. machinations. PC: Peyote. All our songs are spirit-quest inspired. Where did the band's name come from? How do you like Where did the band's name come from? DK: Jordan and Jory have a landlord named your eggs? PC: Most people think that our name comes Richard Vella. They had a cockroach prob- JA: Honestly, scrambled. from our original dorm room, Wiess 244. In lem, and it took Mr. Vella a month to do ED: Rescrambled with cheese. fact, we used an Ouiji board. anything about it. Jory labeled the month the AT: Selbrcamd. WP: It was all coincidence that it happened to Richard Vella Experience. I thought the name AW: Incubating in their nests work out that way. was catchy, and we couldn't think of anything under their mother hens so How do you like your eggs? else, so the name stuck. that later they can grow up to PC: In an omelet your mom made the How do you like your eggs? become wild chickens. morning after. DK: IN THE MORNING! ^ __

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Body Worlds begs moral query, art appreciation I always get a rush of twisted in keeping anatomical view- pleasure when I have to get ing rights within the profes- a shot. There is something sional scientific community. sensual and even seductive Like the cadavers at Andreas COURTESY ICON FILMS about watching the needle Vesalius' Anatomy Theater in Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) tTains to swrtm the English Channel after losing his Job as a shipbuilder. disappear under my Padua, Italy, which skin and feeling the were dissected and saline solution take dumped into a river its course in my veins. before being dis- Clear Day acting clearly succeeds It grounds me com- covered by hostile pletely in the physical 16th-century reli- gious authorities, Tasha Chemplavil Woman in Winter's Jamie Sive). the movie is sure to rouse any world for a moment, von Hagens' sculp- THRESHER STAFF For his endeavor, he enlists the viewer's emotional response. removing all my A 55-year-old Scottish ship- help of a few friends, who find On a Clear Day is not simply emotional concerns tures shed light on builder gets laid off and walks the inspiration and courage they about a man's quest to swim the and stresses about a subject ordinarily into a bar. Then director Gabby desperately need by contributing English Channel. It is about Frank's deadlines for those Julia hidden away from Dellal's On a Clear Day supplies to Frank's training. relationships with his family and few short, blissfully Bursten the public. a rare punch line: The aging ship The film is soaked with flash- friends, and his mission forces painful seconds. Unfortunately, worker finds himself, reunites his backs of young twin boys on a everyone around him to reevaluate My mother went Body Worlds' con- family and inspires his friends by beach, which lead up to the drown- their lives. His persistence instills to medical school when I was nections to historically contro- swimming the English Channel. On ing of Rob's twin, a death Frank courage in them — just as Frank three, so I grew up unafraid of versial scientific practices do a Clear Day is uplifting and funny, blames on himself. This death needs to swim the Channel, his fam- doctors, stethoscopes, tongue not end there. but its cheesy ending cheapens the marked the beginning of Frank's ily and friends need him to do it. depressors and blood. They This month's issue of Dis- feel-good energy of the early part problems with Rob, who has twin The dialogue is funny, filled were my childhood playthings, cover magazine reported that of the film. Ouch. sons of his own. with jokes that can only be found with the exception of the lat- von Hagens returned seven The parallel between Frank's in foreign cinema, and there is not ter — unless you count those bodies originally obtained 'on a clear day' struggle with Rob and his idea to a single main character who fails to times I skinned my knees in for plasticization after his swim the Channel sets a formu- entertain. The cinematography is the sandbox. The human body former business partner Sui rating ••••offive laic plot progression for the film. striking, with countless underwater has always fascinated me, and Hongjin was implicated for at Landmark River Oaks Luckily, On a Clear Day focuses shots that reel in viewers keen on while I have no aspirations to commercial use of executed 2:10, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 its creative endeavors on its actors' visual aesthetics. become a physician, I love new Chinese prisoners' bodies abilities more than its storyline. The only downside to the film insights into my own anatomy ("Body Snatchers," Discover Blind eel's Peter Mullan plays The film is filled with actors is the ending. Sure it's heart- and physiology. April 2006, page 10). protagonist Frank Redmond, who is average American audiences will warming, but at the same time, The practice, not unlike the too old to star t over in a new job and not recognize — which is unfor- it diminishes the significance of common medieval grave-dig- not old enough to just roll over and tunate for average American audi- Frank's achievement. And while Since some of ging and body-snatching for the die. Getting laid off makes Frank ences. The acting in this movie is the story is not solely about purpose of anatomical study, lose his self-respect, so he goes in amazing, and even the children give Frank's adventure, a large part of the cadavers' was legalized in China in the search of a new endeavor to regain enjoyable performances. it is. The completion of Frank's two origins are all-too-appropriate year of 1984. his dignity, which takes the form Mullan does an especially phe- goals become intermingled, but But it begs ethical questions re- of a treacherous 20-mile struggle nomenal job with his portrayal of while the reparation of his rela- so truly garding von Hagens* exhibits. through bitterly cold waters. the downtrodden Frank. As the tionship with Rob becomes more And while Leonardo and An- Frank attempts to hide his character's initial stoicism melts poignant, the completion of his obscene, should dreas probably wouldn't object undertaking from his family, put- and viewers see his true nature swim becomes less so. The end- viewers still to dead bodies being used as ting a kink in his marriage and emerge, the audience gets a taste of ing is gratifying for the quixotic the medium of a scientific art damaging his already rocky re- Mullan's acting chops. Hisembodi- but unsatisfying for the diehard attempt to exhibit, Body Worlds has drawn lationship with his son Rob (A ment of determination throughout competitor in all of us. some concrete criticism in appreciate the response to the unclear origins bodies' aesthetic of its putty-like cadavers. The criticism is deserved, Friday Night and BEAUTY? since bullet holes were found in the skulls of two of Body And so 1 found myself at Worlds' "sculptures" in 2004. What's a Boi/Gurl Body Worlds 3, the latest in And despite my adulation for a series of traveling exhibi- the aesthetically inspiring. Tech- tions by Gunther von Hagens, nicolor autopsies, I have finally to Do?!?!? which is currently installed found something about Body at the Houston Museum of Worlds that grosses me out. Natural Science. The exhibit The boundaries of artists' features real cadavers and body ethics have been stretched and parts, mostly human — there broken many times before. Just is one artfully dissected recall the fruits of the erotic art horse — whose remains have industry, or look for the abun- been turned to pliable putty. dant anti-Semitism in early Walt This slightly gruesome and Disney cartoons. But the idea of chemically genius process, buying the bodies of captives, dubbed Plastination, involves most of whom were probably Sponsored by GATHER the polymerization of fleshy, killed by their vendors, seems muscular and other biologi- immoral on a whole new level. cal compounds, which turns So, since some of the cadavers' a dead body into non-rotting, origins are so truly obscene, FRIDAY, APRIL 21 vividly colored putty. Then von should viewers still attempt Hagens, a German anatomist to appreciate the exhibit's and the inventor of Plastination, aesthetic beauty? WILLY'S PUB goes to work creating art from I think so. While most people his new materials. will recoil at the idea that they DOORS OPEN AT He dissects the plasticized could be staring at the insides bodies at various levels, choos- of a murdered corpse, Body Mhinte Catta ing which organs and muscles Worlds evokes a more powerful 8:OOPM + rw9 nw *• will stay on the skeleton and emotional reaction than most which will be sacrifices to this recent exhibits at Houston's bizarre form of body art. He art museums. The displays are poses limbs playfully, peels still curiously, intricately and away layers of flesh and reveals grotesquely beautiful. PERFORMANCES BY RICE UNIVERSITY minute details of the nervous, And while I shudder when respiratory and other bodily UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS thinking of the cadavers' ori- systems. It is a dream come true gins, I cannot help but call Body AND STAFF AND COMMUNITY GUESTS! for a girl who wants to know Worlds 3 a well-crafted — if where the fluid is going once it morally questionable — work leaves the syringe. The result is of art. And any anger or disgust as much art as it is science, and audiences feel serves to remind it reflects a celebration of the them oftheirown humanity — I SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY: human body that would make know my empathetic grief for PROFESSIONAL FEMALE ILLUSIONIST da Vinci proud. the people these bodies once Von Hagens' work has were made me feel more alive "ASIA " other parallels in the history than any syringe in my arm of anatomy, too. A former po- ever could. litical prisoner in totalitarian BRING YOUR OWLS, BRING East Germany, the anatomist Julia Bursten is a I/wett College YOUR FRIENDS, AND COME admits to a personal vendetta sophomore and Lifestyles and against authorities who believe Arts and Entertainment editor. READY TO HAVE A GREAT TIME! 11 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS A ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 21,200 6 Insight produces creative leaps with mixed results

Margaret Tung THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Attempting pli£s and arabesques at home may break viewers' bones, but watching the moves in Rice Dance Theatre's spring show, Incite Insight, is anything but painM

'incite insight' rating ••••offive tonight and tomorrow Hamman Hall, 8 p.m. $5/students, $7/other

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and inspiring mix of dance genres SAMUEL FENG/THRESHER accompanied by diverse music selec- Scenes from Incite Insight. Left: A trench-coat clad troupe performs "Red Squares." Right: "Connection' features couples and scarves prominently. tions. From lyrical, classically-based ballet numbers to modern, student- Not only does Mouledoux dance the dancers, who have difficulty choreographed pieces, the perfor- beautifully, but she is also a skilled executing jumps. The second half mance provides enough variety to choreographer. In the beginning of of the piece, once the trenches please all dance lovers. Even so, the her "Nature Rising," she makes bril- come off, causes both parties dancers seem to enjoy some pieces liant use of the dancers' stage posi- relief — the dancers are looser, more than others, which makes for tions. This setup is best viewed from and the audience finally has a mishmash of both spectacular and the rear of the theater, as it features something to watch. SENIORS! lackluster routines. the background performers rising The cast in "Udder Despair," The show's strongest perfor- above the foreground group with the dressed in various highlighter mance is Martel College junior help of blue and white boxes larger colored spandex costumes, takes Emily Douglas' "Both Sides Now." than the dancers themselves. This a trip back to the early 1990s by Set to the haunting theme from effective use of props results in a dancing to the Super Mario Broth- Have your 2006 CAMPANILE sent to you "Requiem for a Dream" and requir- stunning visual display. ers theme song. The costumes fit ing difficult technical footwork, this While these contemporary the music adequately — although next fall by submitting your mailing address and piece sets Incite, Insight apart from dances are inspiring, other less not ideally — but they distract too $7.50 shipping payment to the Campanile office, a generic talent show. Douglas' in- inventive pieces bore both dancers much from the dancing, coming off novative combinations match the and viewers. In "Elevenbacks," the like the offensively bright Mario 2nd floor, Ley Student Center. music perfectly for a thoroughly music overpowers the dancers. The Sunshine animations. Instead of enrapturing performance. overly symmetrical choreography complimenting the video game Martel College senior Katie and tired execution make for an techno music, the bright spandex If you never got YEARBOOKS FROM YOUR Olson and Lovett College junior unremarkable performance. The overwhelms the eye. Danielle Mouledoux follow Doug- piece is a classic example of a visual The company seems to fare FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR YEAR las' technical lead, effortlessly breather — allowing the audience better with simple, modern inter- it's not too late to pick them up from the Campanile executing difficult footwork and to rest their eyes before something pretations than cluttered, heavily solid lifts without even a forehead more appealing transpires. costumed works. Perhaps with more office, the Clubs office or the Office of Student Media. wrinkle. The duo possesses a pow- T wootherpieces,"Red Squares" of a focus on the dancers and the erful dynamic, and each dancer is and "Udder Despair," could have choreography, the talent alone will individually skilled. Mouledoux been easily improved with simple hold the audience's attention. Fun SENIOR CARDS and SENIOR PORTRAITS especially captivates, freely leap- wardrobe adjustments. In "Red costumes can improve a dance's ing from stage left to stage right in Squares," the dancers don clunky, atmosphere to a certain degree, but for the yearbook are due Monday, April 24 in the perfect posture — while remaining oversized khaki trench coats. The in the end, the quality of the perfor- Campanile office. See www.ricecampanile.com. natural enough to inject her own audience can see only limited mances should hinge on the quality style into the choreographer's motion underneath the shapeless of the dancers' technical abilities and complex moves. outfits, and the long coats hinder interpretive expression.

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Got kicked off The living situa- campus and search- tion, inevitably very ing for new digs? Over- different than any on- whelmed by Houston's real es- campus dorm room or suite, tate options and wary about going provides a usually supportive and O.C.? Not to worry - there are plenty of communal atmosphere, but with the / affordable housing options around Rice, and added responsibilities of rent and upkeep. they extend beyond the Archstone Medical Center, And the extra space - compared to most apa Maroneal and Kirby Place apartment complexes. Some ments within average student budgets - allo\ students opt to go in together and live in houses and du- rooms to be devoted to beer pong, band reh plexes within walking distance of campus. The parties they host, studios or virtually any other recreation. Don police run-ins they witness and unique personalities their living rooms impression: These houses are not Rice substit acquire have made these Rice-centric houses legendary. life - thank goodness - but they do exhibit

Milam House Hawthorne House Chaucer House Sid Theater, quirky, welcoming. Eclectic, comfortable, busy. Open, friendly, energetic. Cool Distance from campus: 0.93 miles Distance from campus: 1.72 miles Distance from Rice: 0.12 miles Dist Gender: Co-ed Gender. Co-ed Gender: All male (ien Bedrooms: Flex- Bedrooms: This duplex has three Bedrooms: This duplex has ible. Five people bedrooms upstairs and three four bedrooms upstairs, and four occupy the house bedrooms downstairs. There is also bedrooms downstairs. currently, but last a garage apartment. Ijength of Rice connection: year there were six length of Rice connection. Since JVTP, a Rice subsidiary real residents. fall of 2004. estate company, has owned this length of Rice particular property since 1991. connection: Since For happy-to-be-hip students spring of 2003. who wish to wander outside the If cracking open a beer in the hedges, Hawthorne House offers a middle of the day while watching This is the house comfortable living space boasting ESPN's Pardon the Interruption for those who are the cleanest and most luxe furniture is a daily activity, Chaucer House either immersed in found among the off-campus houses. may just be the perfect place to college theater or With neighbors who gladly put up chill. Chaucer also serves up well-read English with parties and a precedent for tasty barbeques and, well, more majors. Broken wine house-cest, Hawthorne provides sports and beer, along with the glasses in the front hipsters a place to flaunt their occasional poker night, which yard pay homage stylishness and band together to has a reputation for cleaning out to closing-night fight the nerd-centric stereotypes at unprepared or overconfident celebrations and Rice. initiates. frustrated weekends spent with Shake- Q&A: Sid Richardson College Q&A: Wiess College senior speare or Ibsen. senior Jessica Bofshever David Carter Urine stains on the communal couch provide inspiration for comic Do you have a good relationship with the Describe the craziest night you have We sketches or tongue-in-cheek angsty poetry. neighbors? experienced in the house. maj But most notably, the residue of innumer- Our house is located in a hip and diverse area, Ironically, the craziest night I have experienced at hou able themed parties pervades the property of so our neighbors are unbelievably relaxed. We Chaucer House came before I even lived here. But corj Milam's outgoing, dramatic residents. let them know prior to having a party, and we usually, we just enjoy barbecuing and having a few real haven't had any people over to hang out Q & A: Brown College senior Ashley problems. and watch a sports game. Oul Hamm Have there been Describe any run-ins Sidl incidences of with the police and/or ami Describe the craziest night you have house-cest? neighbors. abcl experienced in the house. Oh yes. Two of Sometimes [Rice Ruj The first party I attended at Milam House was my roommates University Police] officers anl the craziest. Almost every person in attendance are dating. They write tickets if someone I hi ended up making out in the pool. Many people kept it under wraps parks in the lot behind exi lost articles of clothing. In the morning, the for a while, but the house. The house Thl pool had turned from a clear color to a greenish- it became pretty next to ours is vacant, so M{ white mixture. obvious. we haven't had any run- col Why Milam House and not an apartment? How does living ins with neighbors at all. thl This house has character! Among our decor, in this house How does living in we have a whimsically neglected, weed-infested compare to the this house compare to front yard, a portrait of Yasser Arafat and a table residential college the residential college a; painted by drunken guests and roommates. experience? experience? Also, having a house means our friends can living on campus One of the most drop by anytime they want. was not for me beneficial things about What is the furniture sketch-factor? because I like living on campus was the Furniture items are mostly donated, so we having the space convenience, but Chaucer to <0 •2. just accept the sketch factor. There is no lack and freedom that House is close enough >s of hooking up on our living room furniture. being off-campus for us to ride our bikes Hook-up juice isn't the only thing that ends up provides. I also love to campus. We are also on our furniture, though. Other bodily fluids to cook and have within walking distance have made their way onto the couch and futon friends over, which from the Rice Village. as well. is difficult when What is the cleanliness What is the cleanliness of the house on a you are living on of the house on a scale scale from 1-10 (1 being the dirtiest and campus. from 1-10? o a» 10 being the most clean)? What is the Nine: We all have (O on Two or three. Currently our toilet doesn't flush, cleanliness of the different cleaning we have a very moldy pot hanging out in the house on a scale responsibilities each from 1-10? week, and we usually >> kitchen and our front porch is scattered with -O broken glass from a wine glass mishap. Seven. clean on Sundays. 13 THE RICE THRESHER LIFESTYLES FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 Sexiling with common civility A few fundamental rules of hook-up tact and etiquette in the dorm room

This is the second in an occasional series offering practical advice on sexual health ft Phil and enjoyment. The Thresher's sex columnists are happy to answer specific Redman questions in future columns. Send BAKER COLLEGE an e-mail to [email protected] » JUNIOR to reach them.

Sex at Rice has often been portrayed as depressingly with — you can have silent sex. Indies, hush those polarized. Either NOD is furnishing you with your moans of ecstasy if you've managed to snag some- year's only hook-up memory — if you can remember one that good. Gentlemen, try not to apologize too it — or you are in a relationship so committed you loudly — yes, your partner knows next time will be might as well wear a ring. And whether or not these longer and better. Sex may not be as rewarding, but stereotypes are true, getting action on campus poses it's still sex, and your roommates will appreciate your some severe logistical difficulties. So to take some of consideration. And then maybe they will return the the hindrance out of everyone's hook-ups, here are a courtesy the next time they bring someone home. few suggestions for using your own campus space to its full hook-up potential. The first place for consideration as a make-out Suddenly your love-nasium is home base is the old, familiar dorm room. It has a lot beginning to look a lot going for it: you probably know where it is, and un- [he less you are a masochist, you are comfortable in your like COCKBLOCKVILLE - upkeep. own bed. Maybe you even have memory foam. But problems can arise: You don't have a single. Your com- population: you. |to most apart - mon room is occupied. Your roommate is awake/has Igets - allows entire great hearing. Or someone else passed out on your Second to volume awareness is rhythm awareness bed. Suddenly your love-nasium is beginning to look — your roommates', not your own. Learn your room- kg, band rehearsals, art a lot like Cockblockville — population: you. But if you mates' daily routines and get into a groove that works feation. Don't get the wrong and your hottie du jour have already arrived at your around it. Keeping late hours is good. Keeping them Rice substitutes for Greek doorstep, it may be an even bigger turn-off to have to during the week is better. If you stay up way later than come up with a new plan on the fly. your roommate, it is hugely easier to screw around, do exhibit unique Rice subcultures. Coping with the presence of roommates while hook- around them. Sure, you may not get too much sleep, ing up is one of the most delicate social conundrums but hey — isn't some sweet, sweet lovin' worth it? It students face. If your roommate is a light sleeper, is a lot easier to get away with 5-a.m.-Wednesday sex Sid House particularly prudish or still awake, you are going to than after-dinner-Friday-sex. Cool, athletic, hot. have some obvious problems having a loud, raunchy If your roommate is nocturnal or if you really feel Distance from Rice: <0.1 miles hook-up on the other side of a paper-thin wall. the need to sleep every night of the week, you can Gender: All male So — and this is crucial to your future with your avoid confining yourself to late-night endeavors by Bedrooms: Five rooms. roommate as well as with your partner — learn to be learning your roommates' schedules. It can be hard to Length of Rice quiet. It's easier when you aren't actually doing the time things right, but if you can hook up with someone connection: Since Fall deed, but whoever you are — and whoever you're See SEXILE, page IS 2005.

Playing a sport or a guitar is practically a must for members of W the Sid House. Although AmMa the house is newly purchased, the presence %ounto* and use of the hot tub is sure to create after-party stories told long after the semester's end.

Q&A: Sid Rich sophomore Sean Monks *iu . PPl. no* How did you end up picking/getting picked to live in this house? We got the house after it had been on the A TEXAS-SIZED MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURING: market for only two days. The fact that the ced at house is so close to campus — and comes •re. But complete with a pool and hot tub — made us K a few realize that we had to get it. gout What is the personality of your house? igame. Our house is comprised of live males from l-ins Sid Rich. Two play rugby, two play lacrosse nd/or and one used to run track for Rice. Our abode has been called the Sid House, the Rugby House and "the only place to be if you officers are cool." leone Describe the craziest night you have lind experienced in the house. use The craziest night at our house was the ant, so Myskapalooza/Rugby formal event. A band GARY ALLAN RANDY ROGERS BAND iy run- composed of Rice students, Moxie, opened at all. the night with live music. Free quality drinks, in an excellent music mix and awesome guests >are to kept the night rocking. Around midnight, the allege floor was cleared, and oil wrestling ensued. Hundreds of people showed up, and no one JASON BOLAND AMD THE STRAGGLERS had to drive. Also, the police weren't called, DARRYL LEE RUSH ibout which made the party a true success. was the How does living in this house compare Chaucer to the residential college experience? AND MORE ough The fact that we live close to campus gives bikes us a feeling of belonging and freedom FOR CONCERT AND RIDE DETAILS also at the same time. We can eat whenever tance and whatever we want, but can also go to GO TO WWW.SHINER.COM age. I Willy's) Pub, have people walk over or inline«s make a trek to any other college. We always a scale walk to class, just like any other on-campus student. LIVESTIONI What is the cleanliness of the house on l AMCC »(NiriOM »OW*»OAT»©* ISA a scale from 1-10? ach Usually our house is around an eight or nine lally on cleanliness, except after a party. See House, page 15 THE RICE THRESHER LIFESTYLES FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 Mhair Dekmezian: Texas House candidate Sarah Taylor Dekmezian's convictions on THRESHER STAFF such issues played a large role in Brown College sophomore and his decision to run, but he does not Houston native Mhair Dekmezian consider himself apolitician. He said could represent a large percent- a major reason for his campaign is age of the Rice undergraduate simply to offer District 134 voters a population: He loves caffeine. He Libertarian candidate. is also a pre-med, has a love-hate "I want to provide a third relationship with computers, plays choice to people who are dissatis- the organ for his church and is a fied with the two-party system," biochemistry major. Dekmezian said. But this fall, Dekmezian will Hanszen College sophomore attempt to represent a much larger Carl Onak, who has been Dekme- population — he is the Libertarian zian's friend since kindergarten, candidate running for state repre- said Dekmezian's views are too sentative in District 134. idealistic for the pragmatic world of On November 7, Dekmezian's professional politics. name will appear on the ballot in the "Mhair has lots to learn about the district including West University, world of politics," Onak said. "But River Oaks and parts of Montrose he's not wasting his time. College is and the Texas Medical Center. He is the place for that kind of idealism." running against incumbent Repub- It was not the efforts of the lican Martha Wong and Democrat Libertarian party that convinced Ellen Cohen. Dekmezian to join their ranks, but rather the failure of the other

two parties. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR JOHNSON AND EVAN MINTZ "Around the last presidential Brown College sophomore Mhair Dekmezain is the Libertarian Party candidate for state representative In Rice's district. Even if people don't election, I looked at both major candidates, and I was thinking, known Dekmezian since eighth full funding," he said. "I don't have I'm not sure I can deal with," he said. agree with my political There's something wrong,"* he said. grade, said Dekmezian does campaign contributors or full-time "I can't even spend money out of my ideas, I'd like to be "Neither of them were any good. I not operate like a professional staff covering the city with stickers own pocket without knowing how had been thinking along the lines of politician — and that is why Sinclair or signs." to report it" a catalyst to inspire Libertarian ideals for a while, but it would vote for him. While he will not be able to run For now, Dekmezian is preparing took [the 2004] presidential election "I'd want Mhair to win because he a traditional, funded campaign, to run simply by trying to stay on top others to take action. to really push me." actually thinks about things," Sinclair Dekmezian is keeping a continu- of current issues. This stocky, Armenian-Ameri- said. "He's reasonable." ing, finance-free open dialogue "I read multiple news sources a — Brown sophomore Mhair can Rice student is anything but Dekmezian said practicing poli- by reading and commenting on day, and I feel like I have a solid grasp Dekmezian, District 134 state the usual Texas politician. He tics does not interest him as much various Internet resources such as on what's happening," he said. "But representative candidate parties at Bacchanalia and procras- as raising awareness of personal- www.slashdot.org. He is also ap- it's still frustrating to try to keep up tinates by debating the benefits liberty issues. pealing to other non-monetary with everything that's going on." and repercussions of growing a "Even if people don't agree with campaign methods. Dekmezian said if he does win, Be careful when you ask him beard — pirates have beards my political ideas, I'd like to be a "I am going to try to get the he will drop out of Rice for his term about his platform: His answers and make excellent representa- catalyst to inspire others to take endorsement of several groups as state representative and return will include a full-scale assault on tives, but growing one would risk action," he said. and try to engage in debates if my to school after serving in office. But certain aspects of American culture. alienating the ninja community. Although his beliefs are idealistic, opponents agree to," he said. "I until then, being a full-time student His opinions range from a dislike of However, these differences are Dekmezian is still realistic about his won't do traditional campaigning remains his top priority. And his music copyright laws to an aversion what make Dekmezian such an chances of winning. in terms of plastering the city with parents support his decision, as to property taxes, and most of his interesting candidate, especially "I think that I'm being reason- junk, but more of getting my ideas long as running for office does not beliefs stem from the Libertarian to other students. able to assume that I'm not going to out there." hurt his studies. principle that government control Sid Richardson College sopho- have much influence on a big scale, Dekmezian decided to run in "My dad thinks it's nice what erodes civil liberties. more Andrew Sinclair, who has because I don't have the time or December, when he then started I'm doing, even though he doesn't to fill out the necessary paper- agree with all my politics," Dekme- work. He says the entire process zian said. 2006 has opened his eyes to the legal But while he may not end up hav- landscape of Texas. ing a big impact in the Texas House SYMPOSIUM ON "I had to fill out 25-page long of Representatives, Dekmezian's forms, and I had no clue what [some political aspirations are at least mak- of them ] meant," Dekmezian said. "It ing waves at Rice. seems like the two major political par- "Some think it's cool, some are SckEflCE, ties try to keep third parties out." amused and some are offended," Based on the amount of time Dekmezian said. "It's kind of frus- it took him to fill out the forms, trating that some take offense, Dekmezian realized he would but it reinforces my beliefs at the not be able to fill out the forms same time." fai'th necessary to campaign on a large As for Sinclair, he's glad to see the scale—or any financially significant candidate acting on his beliefs. scale at all. 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THE RICE THRESHER LIFESTYLES FRIDAY, APRIL 21,200 6 15 California resort soothes senses,soul some time soaking in my first Esalen rays workshop entitled "Leonard Energy Train- coed baths are fed by natural, 120-degree Nick and meditating on the edge of the world, the ing: An Introduction to the Extraordinary." hot springs, and all bathers are encouraged smell of fresh breads and baked tofu lured This experience was one unbelievable, crazy to go naked. I wish I could say that I didn't Hambley me out of my trance-like state, and I obedi- story that I know no one will believe, yet felt feel awkward the first time I hopped into the WILL RICE ently stumbled towards the dining lodge. so real while it was taking place. For once in baths with 10 other very naked individuals, COLLEGE SOPHMORE Each meal at Esalen consists of a medley of my life it all made sense ... or maybe it was but I can say that by my last afternoon there, free-range meats, tofu dishes, fresh breads, just the organic produce. I was strutting about with a new sense of self- organic fruits and herbal teas, and the major- awareness. Enjoying the warm water while Located just off the scenic, car-sickness- ity of the produce is grown on site. It was a This experience was one looking out into the ocean, mesmerized by inducing Highway 1 in Big Sur, California is bit of a shock for me to find myself in this the eternal symphony of crashing waves, is a place many would only imagine existing organic hub, having eaten for the past year unbelievable, CRAZY one sweet way to spend a weekend. in fairy tales — not the archaic kind about at the chicken-strip and french fries capital So I guess the reason I felt the need to narcissistic kings or damsels in distress, but of the world, otherwise known as the Will story that I know no one write about Esalen was to put that unbeliev- the psychedelic narratives hippies read to Rice College servery. After a brief moment will believe. able weekend on paper and to encourage their flower children before bedtime. This of nostalgia for my fat-fried food, I loaded up those emotionally brave enough to expe- transcendental haven has served as a refuge my plate with tofu and fruit and ate myself Now that I have covered the more kosher rience it for themselves. I hope students for self-exploration, exoteric expression and into a temporary coma. aspects of Esalen, let me broach the strang- do not make up their minds based on my alternative research for the past 43 years. It One of the reasons many people come to est and most enlightening attractions of the experiences at Esalen. For all I know, others is the Esalen Institute. It continues to define Esalen is to participate in one of more than institute. They are located on the side of a cliff, may go and find a completely different place and redefine, both physically and culturally, 400 workshops offered throughout the year. suspended over the ocean and nicknamed waiting for them in Big Sur, California. But what it means to be on the edge. These three- to five-day workshops cover a "the baths." In terms of physical structure students on the whole spend way too much Today, Esalen has many facets. It can be wide variety of topics including meditation, these hot springs consist of six circular tubs time concerned with material needs, and I seen as a world-class resort, an alternative massage therapy, dance, martial arts, and naked to the elements — in more ways than believe that any of us could benefit from a research center, a summer camp for big kids, many others. I chose to take the three-day one — overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The few days at Esalen. a cool place to get high or even a habitat for an evil cult that humanizes God. The institute/resort/cult-house sits on a 27-acre piece of land surrounded by trees, mountains and the ocean, with a capacity of about 150 people — though that was certainly not the case when thousands flocked to Esalen's cliffs during the summer of love. Some features include massage tables, meditation yurts, waterfalls, an art barn, dance dome and, most importantly, Slate's hot springs. Why the hell am I writing about this place? I am not certain, but I do know a trip to Esalen is a whack at everyday, material- istic reality and I guarantee there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. Mother Esalen wakes the socially sheltered from their slumbers and offers them an alternative and enlightened way to breathe, or bathe, or sleep, or eat or live, llie following account of Esalen is what the place looked like through my tinted aviators. Upon arrival I dragged my backpack and pillow to my bunk, grabbed the $2 dollar "aves" that would become part of my Esalen uniform, and walked down to a grass field sur- COURTESY JULIA UNDAl I rounded by the Pacific Ocean. Aft er spending The baths at Esalen, cut into the side of this Pacific Coast cliff, feed off natural hot springs in the area. They are just one reason to visit the spa. HOUSE From page 12 GRADUATING AND UNSURE ABOUT started around 10 p.m. At 5 YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR...? Ashby House a.m., the police showed up after Worn, comfortable, inviting. some neighbors called. Our Distance from Rice: < 0.1 miles landlady — who lives in another CONSIDER EXTENDING YOUR RICE EXPERIENCE Gender set-up: Co-ed house at the back of our lot — Bedrooms: The duplex has came out in her dressing robe ONE YEAR BY SERVING AS AN AM ERlCORPS* VI STA three bedrooms upstairs and and hair curlers and began three and a half bedrooms yelling at everyone to leave. An TO HELP BUILD CAPACITY FOR THE COMMUNITY downstairs. Currently renting intoxicated guest tried to back INVOLVEMENT CENTER AND THE UNIVERSITY'S out a room upstairs for the an SUV out of the back lot and upcoming summer. ended up tearing down trees NEW CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT! length of Rice connection: and bushes at the side of the Since at least the year 2000. driveway. The police barricaded Rice students have raised our block and made every What is a VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America)? a ruckus since first inhabiting driver perform an alcohol test this house years ago, and no red before being allowed to leave VISTAs are employees of the Corporation for light mars these parties' futures. the premises. Run-ins with the neighbors and Why did you choose Ashby National and Community Service (CNCS) that serve Houston Police Department do House and not an apartment? through private organizations and public nonprofit not discourage these diehards Apartments always seemed k agencies, addressing issues related to poverty by from hosting all-night gatherings, sterile. Apartments require but too much time in studio at neighbors to share walls. It is developing and mobilizing resources that create Anderson threatens to rob the amazing how much noise can long-term sustainable benefits at a community inhabitants of precious party time. be contained within an actual level. VISTAs dedicate one year of their lives to serving their brick house. Q& A: Architecture student Are there any animals in the communities on a full-time basis. Jennifer Lee (Jones '05) house? If so, how many and what kind? Describe any run-ins with the We have a cat named Simon that Benefits police and/or neighbors. lives downstairs. Modest living allowance (approximately $825/month) After I first moved into Ashby, What is the cleanliness of the Campus meal plan one of my current housemates house on a scale from 1-10? and 1 threw a party at the Four to nine, depending on Health insurance house. There was $250 worth whether it's before a party or Post-service stipend ($1,200) or education allowance ($4,725) of hard liquor, and the party after and how lazy we are feeling. This is a unique new opportunity available to December 2005 and May Think your dorm room beats 2006 graduates of Rice University! these off-campus digs? For a complete job description and detailed information on the Send e-mail to application process, visit http://www.rice.edu/service. [email protected]. For more information, contact Mac Griswold, Director, Community Involvement Now accepting nominations for Center, by phone (713-348-6163) or e-mail ([email protected]). best-decorated rooms on campus. THE RICE THRESHER LIFESTYLES FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 Cottage houses great wings, entrees Jennifer Quereau THRESHER STAFF With four Thai restaurants in the Rice Village alone, explor- ing offerings of the scintillating cuisine farther-away in Houston might seem silly. But the search for the city's tastiest pad thai and torn kha gai should leave no door unopened, including Thai Cottage's nondescript door in the middle of a vast Bellaire strip-mall desert. Many locals seem to think the restaurant is among the best, so it deserved a try. But unfortu- nately, Thai Cottage did not prove worth the longer drive.

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The restaurant's name belies its decor. Nestled between two re- tail stores, the small dining room looks like a former Tex-Mex joint with Thai dragons hastily tacked on the wall. But the utilitarian decoration was nothing to com- plain about — the space is clean and brightly lit, even if it does TAYLOR JOHNSON/THRESHER not transport diners to Southeast Thai Cottage's wings of paradise, above, do justice to their name and redeem the restaurant, but the rest of the menu does not merit the drive to Bellaire. Asia. The food is affordable, with entrees between $6 and $12, and bland and oily, and only the unique bers and sweeping, angel-hair cut impression. The dish does live up thin sweetness instead of a com- appetizers under $5. orange dipping sauce could redeem carrots on top. Everything includ- to its name and became the gem plex and punchy orchestra of Unfortunately, the affordability them. The side salad provides a ing the iceberg lettuce is crisp and of the culinary adventure. flavors. The restaurant does not forces some sacrifices in quality. lighter starter: It includes extras fresh. The peanut dressing tastes With an elegant presentation cook the bean sprouts with the Thai Cottage's fried egg rolls are such as shredded cabbage, cucum- sweet and nutty and avoids the and perfect flavoring and texture, noodles — which lets the sprouts common faux-pas of looking like this dish rules Thai Cottage's ap- retain a welcome, cool crunch. watered down peanut butter. petizers. Instead of dripping with The shrimp are cooked well and Love is the most wonderful thing in the world. The torn kha gai — a slightly greasy sauce like soggy American are not rubbery, but their flavor We just want to help keep it that way. sweet soup of coconut milk, wings, these snacks have a thin slightly overpowers the subtly chicken, mushrooms and light crispy skin that perfectly foils spiced noodles. • Birth control spices — is very tasty, but it lacks their moist, delicate meat. Ix)ts Speaking of weakly spiced, the sweetness of galangal, an ad- of finger-licking is required to the princess chicken will ease Emergency contraception dictive ginger-like spice that can glean and clean the last bits of the the minds and tastebuds of those Tests & treatments for sexually be found in the torn kha gai at Thai phenomenal sweet brown sauce worried about the reputedly dev- transmitted infections Spice in the Village. The creamy drizzled on the wings. ilish Thai chili pepper. The thin coconut milk is not oppressive, Once the soup bowls and first- brown sauce served over rice, Pregnancy tests and the rich taste belies the soup's course plates had been cleared, chicken and vegetables is found Well-woman exams inexpensive price tag. pad thai inevitably followed. The at most Oriental restaurants and This successful richness noodle-based entree is a staple is a safe order for the unadven- contrasts with the texture of the in most Thai restaurants, but it turous. But perhaps the abra- Planned Parenthood soup of the day, torn yum gai. Tom tastes different wherever you sive saltiness of Thai Cottage's tyf Houston And Southeast Texas, tnt M A plan you can love with. yum gai is supposed to be a sour go. Pad thai always includes bean chicken would diminish with a broth with chicken, vegetables and sprouts, peanuts and tamarind few more chili peppers. 1.800.230.PLAN plenty of spices. However, Thai sauce; some restaurants add eggs, Overall, the food is presented pphouston.org Cottage's rendition was not at all shrimp, chicken, vegetables, tofu well, fairly light and appealing, but sour and basically consisted of a or lime juice. Successful pad thai with the exception of the "wings $io off your flavorless clear broth with chicken should contrast the nutty, sweet, of paradise," it is equivalent in next office visit! and a few chunky vegetables. The spicy flavors harmoniously, while quality and price to Thai Village (Offer good for office visit only. Nol good accompanying fried wontons also keeping each flavor distinguish- or Morningside Thai Restaurant for supplies or with any other discount.) disappointed — they were oily and able from the others. in the Village. And the wings, chewy instead of crispy. Thai Cottage's shrimp pad while incredible, are not worth Luckily, the "wings of paradise" thai is less greasy than some and fighting the Bellaire traffic and that followed made a much better lighter in flavor, with a simple extra gas money. IjGroteef your Investment Q)egree

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However, Tulsa's 12th- junior Ben Harknett and freshman The loss, which snapped an eleven- ranked Arnau Brugues — who Christoph Miiller lost 8-4 at No. 3, match winning streak, echoed last did not play when Rice defeated the teams decided not to play the year's season finale, in which SMU Tulsa 5-2 April 8 — will return third match. defeated the Owls 5-1 at Jake Hess to the lineup. Ustundag said the "We came out very, very flat in Tennis Stadium. team cannot underestimate its doubles," Ustundag said. "It was This week, the Owls travel to competition. probably our worst doubles match Tulsa, Okla. for the Conference "It'sgoing to be a dogfight there, of the year. Basically, we had six USA Championships, which start and we have to come out ready," people who didn't come out ready today and run through Sunday. he said. "We can't overlook [the at all." At stake is the C-USA's automatic early rounds] and focus on the Haerle said the absence of bid to the NCAA tournament, but final match. We just have to take senior Robert Searle, his usual Rice, wich a No. 28 national ranking care of business from one round partner, had a detrimental affect and several wins against ranked to the next, and we shouldn't have on the team's play. Searle, who opponents, is virtually guaranteed a problem" injured his calf last week against an at-large bid. The Owls' ranking After winning the 2004 Western UT's Travis Helgeson, played earned them the top seed in the Athletic Conference crown, the only a singles match, where he tournament, and they will face Owls fell 4-3 to Boise State Uni- lost in straight sets to SMU's Alex (AN WHITE/THRESHER eighth-seeded Southern Missis- versity in last year's four-and-a-half Skrypko at No. 1. Junior guard Morris Almond looks to pass during Rice's 77-64 loss to sippi today at 11 a.m.. Should they hour championship match. After "The whole mindset wasn't right UCF Feb. 25. Almond declared early entry into the NBA Draft, which will win, the Owls will have a semifinal losing the doubles point, the Owls he held June 28. Since he has not hired an agent, Almond has until June for doubles," Haerle said. "Usually contest against the winner of a could not must enough strength to 18 to withdraw from the draft and return to Rice for his senior season. the other two teams think that Rob match between the University of win the deciding singles match, and and I are going to win, and that we'll Central Florida and the University the Broncos took the title. Senior only need one more [victory for of Alabama-Birmingham. Tony Haerle said this year's tourna- the doubles point], but last week Almond to test NBA draft "There is a dangerous four seed ment will be just as challenging as I played with Rodrigo. We didn't in Alabama-Birmingham," assistant last year's. play well at all, and then the other coach Efe Ustundag (Baker '99) "Nothing much has changed," teams played poorly, too." waters, declares early entry said. "They're pretty heavy at the Haerle said. "It's going to be a tough The Owls regained strength top [of the lineup], with good play- tournament. We just lost to SMU, heading into singles play. Harknett ers and some good transfers." and Tulsa is going to be a lot harder See TENNIS, page 19 by Chris Pasich he anticipated it, and he agreed with me in that I should at least THRESHER STAFF consider it. With the season The men's basketball team that 1 had ... and with the draft Sooners end baseball win streak at 14 games may not lose only seniors this year. class that's coming out this Junior guard Morris Almond, a year, he thought that I stacked by Matt McCabe success," Graham said. "He's had do things right." CollegeInsider.com Ail-American up well." a stabilizing influence." Rice has an 18-4 record at home, THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF this season, declared forthe NBA Almond has until June 18, Graham will again look to sopho- and Graham said that Reckling Park draft Monday Almond decided to ten days before the draft, to The second-ranked baseball more right-hander Bobby Bell and becomes even more of a home-field not hire an agent, which allows withdraw from the draft and team's consecutive ^in streak junior right-hander Craig Crow for advantage this time of year due to him to withdraw from the draft preserve his eligibility at Rice. ended at 14 games Tuesday at the the Saturday and Sunday starts as the wind. ;uid return to Rice for his senior He is still taking classes and University of Oklahoma with a 15-3 sophomore left-hander Joe Savery "The game changes when you year if he chooses. plans on getting his degree if loss. Rice (32-9, 11-1 Conference is continuing to rehabilitate his come to Reckling, because the wind "After this season, I think he returns. USA) still leads C-USA by two nagging shoulder injury. Graham tends to blow in this time of year," 1 put myself in a position to at "I don't think he is in a posi- games over Houston (25-15, 9-3) said Savery will probably not pitch Graham said. "It's critical that you least consider it," Almond said. tion right now to really make a entering the second half of confer- until after the finals break against play the whole game, that you bunt "It's a goal of mine I thought decision," Wilson said. "Morris ence play this weekend against the UH May 12-14. well, that you run the bases well, that it's kind of a low-risk, win- has put himself in a position to University of Southern Mississippi that you play good defense and that win situation, and I thought, garner attention from the NBA, (27-12, 5-4) at Reckling Park. The your pitchers throw strikes. The 'Why not?'" and 1 think there is a strong Owls were plagued by three errors games are likely to be close." Almond had a breakout sea- belief that some point in his against Oklahoma, two of them in 'The game changes The Owls played the Sooners son this year. He led the both career he [will be] an NBA the outfield, which led to the loss. when you come to evenly through half the game. The the Owls and Conference USA caliber player." "Some days nothing works score was tied 1-1 entering the in scoring with 21.9 points per Tli is year, Almond was also out for you," head coach Wayne Reckling, because bottom of the fifth, but Oklahoma game overall and 25.1 points per named to the conference's first Graham said. "It kind of reaffirms poured on five runs to take the lead game in conference play. The team, and he was the only Owl the importance of doing everything the wind tends to for good. Due to two errors in the 6'6" guard also led the Owls, on any of the all-conference right, because you realize that there fifth inning, only two of the six runs along with senior forward J.R. teams. Almond also won District were three or four key plays that, blow in this time of given up by the Owls' starter, sopho- Harrison, in rebounding with 5.8 VII first-team honors from the had we made, it could have been a more right-hander Will McDaniel, b( >ards per game. Almond scored United States Basketball Writ- close game." year.' were earned. Four more Owl pitch- at least 30 points eight times over ers Association and was named Southern Missentersthe three- — Wayne Graham ers came after McDaniel, all giving the course of the season, includ- to the National Association of game series with Rice having won Head baseball coach up at least one earned run. ing a stretch of four games in a Basketball Coaches' District 9 just one of its three conference se- Surprisingly, had the Owls row in early February. second team. ries, a sweep of Alabama-Birming- scored as many runs as they did Almond discussed his idea Along with his numerous ham, which has lost 18 consecutive After losing series to UH and against Memphis Saturday and to enter the draft with coaches awards, Almond's decision games. The Owls will open the Memphis (21-18, 6-6), Southern Sunday, they would have beaten and teammates, and he said they whether or not to stay in the draft series Friday at 7 p.m. with senior Miss is battling for survival, Gra- the Sooners. Rice scored 19 runs mostly agree with his decision. gives Rice some name recogni- right-hander Eddie Degerman ham said Sunday and 22 Saturday against Almond said head coach Willis tion in the basketball world. Wil- pitching against Fagle right-hander "They need to win games to a weak Tiger pitching staff in a Wilson (Will Rice '82) told him son said that Almond's decision Scott Massey, who UH touched up stay in the regional hunt," Graham hitters' park. he strongly believes the decision to enter the draft is only helping for seven runs in less than an inning. said. "Their RPI is still in the 30s, "The conditions were every- was a sound one. Rice in its recruiting battle. Degerman is 8-0 with a 1.29 FRA which certainly qualifies them to thing there," Graham said. "[We] "He was very supportive of "It's a true indicator for any in 69.2 innings. be a regional team if they right had the ideal hitting conditions it," Almond said. "[Wilson] said See AIJWONI). page 22 "There's no question that Ed- their ship. They're going to be very — the park is small, the wind is die has been the key factor in our hungry and we're going to need to See BASKRAI J, page 19

0WL00K - THE WEEK IN SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS Thurs. 4/20-23 all day Women's Tennis at C4JSA Tournament (Dallas) The baseball team hit a Rice-record Friday 4/21 7 p.m Baseball vs. Southern Mississippi (Reckling Park) Owls' first home game in 12 days Saturday 4/22 2 p.m. Baseball vs. Southern Mississippi (Reckling Park) 11 doubles in its 22-6 victory over Memphis Saturday. No. 2 Rice scored 48 runs in Sunday 4/23 1 p.m. Baseball vs. Southern Mississippi (Reckling Park) its three-game sweep of the Tigers, extending its winning streak to 14 games. The streak was snapped Wednesday with a 15-3 loss at No. 13 Oklahoma. THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, APRIL 21.2006 Men's track takes Rain halts golf's efforts at tangent at Triangular Warren said. "It's not like you just Stanford's U.S. Intercollegiate by Stephen Whitfield give points away. ... A top-three extremely deep and impossible THRESHEK EDITORIAL STAFF by Brian Mothersole better than two-over-par on any finish would be an outstanding round. Scott said the team should to play from." finish ... but I think that if things THRESHEK STAFF Despite three first-place have played better. Sophomore Addison Awe fin- finishes and four second-place fall into place and we go into it The golf team's last chance "We played 36 holes and re- ished two shots behind LaBarge, finishes, the men's track and field with the right attitude and the for a regular season tournament ally struggled," Scott said. The his 152 placing him 46th overall. team came up short at the Texas right preparation, then we have victory was cut short by rain weather was unlike anything Junior Daniel Lee ended one shot Southern University Triangu- a snowball's chance [to win the last weekend, and the squad we've seen all year. It was cold behind him, placing 50th. Fresh- lar, held last Saturday at TSU's conference title]." finished 15th of 17 teams at and rainy.... Butthen again, we're man Kyle Kelley and sophomore Durley Field. The two most notable perfor- the U.S. Intercollegiate in Palo trying to get our game to a level Jeff Krakowiak rounded out the Unlike in most college meets, mances atTSU came from athletes Alto, Calif. The meet, hosted at which we can go anywhere in team with 73rd and 84th place participating teams at a triangular who are in the midst of stellar by Stanford University, was halted the country and not have to worry finishes. meet focus more on beating the years, juniors Pablo Solares in the three holes into the third and final about the climate." LeBarge said the team's post- other teams than on securing 800 and Devon Fanfair in the triple round Sunday, and the Owls were season hopes rest on winning the regional- and national-qualifying jump. Solares improved upon a forced to come home early with conference tournament marks. Rice lost to Sam Houston personal best by winning the 800 a 611 over two rounds on the 'The weather was "Wehaven'tplayedwell enough State University 77-55 in its dual in 1:49.30, nearly 5 seconds ahead par 72,6,742-yard course. to get an automatic bid [to the meet and fell to TSU 74-61. The of second place. Solares, who had Next for the Owls is the unlike anything regional tournament], so our last Owls ran against two schools, already qualified for the NCAA Conference USA Championship, chance is the conference meet" he but since the event was scored Regional Championships in both which will be held April 24-26 at we 've seen all year.' said. "We're going to come in just as two separate dual meets, Rice the 800 and the 1,500, will compete like every othertournament shoot the Old Waverly Country Club in — Drew Scott was really competing against each in Oregon with very little left to Columbus, Mississippi. Rice fin- it one hole at a time, and hopefully opponent in an individual meet. accomplish individually. Warren Head golf coach ished sixth in last year's Western well have a chance to win." The Owls will leave Texas for said he would be surprised if Athletic Conference Champion- the final time this season to com- Solares finishes well in both ship, and cur-ent C-USA rivals pete in the Oregon Invitational events given that they fall on Southern Methodist University Fifth-ranked UCLA won the in Eugene, Ore. — one of the separate days. and the University ofTulsa placed abridged tournament with a 578, MEET RESULTS higher-profile meets in the na- "During the season, this is first and second, respectively. followed closely by last year's 1. UCLA 578 tion. Along with some of the elite our week to cut back before our Despite placing no higher defending champion USC, which 2. USC 579 college teams like the University big trip to see what they can do," than seventh in any meet since shot a 579, and host Stanford, 3. Stanford 580 of Washington, the University Warren said. "If the conditions they took third at the Feb. 7 Rice which shot with a 580. Rice fin- 4. Washington 583 of Arizona and the University of are good and the race is there, Intercollegiate, head coach Drew ished between the University of 5. San Jose St. 592 Wisconsin, the meet includes [Solares] could be pretty quick. Scott said he is confident in his California-Davis and Long Beach T6. Oregon State 594 athletes from professional clubs He is doing the 1,500 on Friday players. State. T6. San Diego St. 594 such as the Indiana Invaders and and the 800 on Saturday, so it'd be "(The team is] not going to be Senior Parker LaBarge, who 8. UC-lrvine 595 Team XO. Some runners from kind of shocking if he competed intimidated," Scott said. "If we win led the team with a 35th-place 9. N. Colorado 599 the Australian national team will on both." the C-USA tournament, then we 150, attributed the finish to both 10. Oregon 600 also compete. Fanfair regionally qualified have an automatic bid to the NCAA talented opponents and a difficult 11. Kansas 603 Rice's main problem at TSU in the triple jump at the season- tournament That's a big carrot to course. T12. Wash. St. 609 was a lack of depth. Each athlete opening TSU Relays in March and be dangling in front of their faces, "The tournament had a lot T12. California 609 who entered an event was essen- seems to be rounding into form and I think they'll be ready for the of top schools, and the course 14. UC-Davis 610 tially guaranteed to score a point heading into the conference meet. challenge." was extremely tough," he said. 15. Rice 611 due to the dual-meet format, but He took advantage of a favorable In California, poor weather "They've had so much rain [on 16. Long Beach St. 612 the Owls failed to enter an athlete wind to jump 51 feet, 5.75 inches plagued the Owls for the entire the course] that they weren't 17. Hawaii-Hilo 619 in several events, including the and win the triple jump. The mark tournament, and no player shot able to cut the rough, so it was 100 meters, 110-meter hurdles, was the second best in C-USA this 200 meters and javelin. Rice's most season, behnd only senior Jason competitive athletes, its distance Powell's 51-8.5 from the Texas

runners, were hampered by head Relays April 8, and is also one of - coach Jon Warren's Qones '88) the 10 best in the nation. decision not to run an event longer Fanfair and Powell teamed with 1 than the 1,500. seniors Eric Spear and Bahnsen Warren, who devised the event Miller to finish second in the and created its schedule, said the 4x100 relay with a time of 42.62 Male Volunteers Needed meet's structure put the Owls at seconds. a disadvantage. Fanfair said the prospect of "I put the schedule together, so performing in front of friends and it's my own fault," Warren said. "1 family at TSU motivated him. Male volunteers are needed for a clinical research didn't design it to find a way for "I had a lot of people there at Rice to win. I wanted to set it up for TSU who supported me, and I study. The purpose of the study is to determine us to have a good situation, [but] appreciated that," Fanfair said. we couldn't really take advantage "That fired me up," the male tolerance of a topical gel following of that." Fanfair and Powell's success The 1,500 created an interest- will be instrumental in any Rice ing scenario because Rice has bid for a C-USA title. The Uni- multiple applications. several runners who primarily run versity of Texas-El Paso, this in far longer events, while Sam year's indoor champion, is the Houston and TSU have virtually clear favorite to win the outdoor • Healthy males 18 and over no presence in the long-distance crown as well. The Miners' hopes, events. Of the nine entrants however, ride on the legs of • In general good health in the 1,500, eight were either Mickael Hanany, the NCAA run- officially running for the Owls or ner-up in the high jump in 2005. were unattached Owls redshirting UTEP was able to win the C-USA • Free of sexually transmitted disease and their freshman years. Sophomore indoor meet despite having only Charles Hampton won the event three entrants in the field events, contact dermatitis with a time of 4 minutes, 2.7 primarily because Hanany won seconds, which was 3.4 seconds the high jump, long jump and • Practice abstinence for 7 consecutive days ahead of second-place, freshman triple jump. Brett Olson, and 4.4 seconds ahead If the Owls are to upset UTEP, of third-place, senior David Axel. Fanfair and Powell will have to Warren said racing in a shorter limit Hanany's scoring in the Eligible volunteers will be compensated for time event fit with the runners' training jumps. Fanfair said he and Powell for the C-USA title meet. are going to challenge Hanany at and travel. Involvement in the study includes 3 "We essentially trained through conference. the week, but we look at [the TSU "Mickael is a great guy," Fan- visits over 1 month. Study related medical exams Triangular] as a specific speed fair said. "We're always out there work day," Warren said. "They encouraging each other, but ... and lab test are provided at no charge. had fun with it. It's not like they we're sick and tired of him scor- were running in the 100.... It was ing thirty points every conference a fun thing to do, but it was still [meet], indoor and outdoor. It's good prep work." going to be good. We're going to The triangular-style meet is scare him real good." similar to the atmosphere the In other events, sophomore teams will encounter in their Omar Wright finished second conference meets. Since the Owls overall and first among collegians will head into the Conference USA in the high jump, clearing 6-8.75. ADVANCES IN HEALTH, INC. Outdoor Championships with Spear finished second out of three numbers similar to those they finishers in the 400 hurdles with had at TSU, the meet's outcome a time of 54.96 seconds. Miller could be a forewarning of future ran the 400 in 49.51 to place third problems. However, Warren said out of five runners. Senior Luke 713-795-5964 he thinks Rice's performances at Stadel, who is redshirting this conference will be stronger. season and competing unat- "As the numbers increase, tached, won both the shot put we'll have a better shot, because and the discus by throwing 56-0 other teams will fill in the blanks," and 177-9, respectively. THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 21,2006 omen's tennis carries two wins into tournament

Adnene Giese THRESHER STAFF Thursday, April 20 Friday, April 21 Saturday, April 22 Sunday, April 23 Following the example the men's team set a week ago against Texas, the women's tennis team (PSMU turned in resounding victories on :8) UCF senior day last Friday, beating both Abilene Christian University and the University of Texas-San Anto- (9) UTEP > nio at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium. Led by 60th-ranked senior Blair (4) UAB DiSesa, the Owls did not give up a single match, outscoring their opponents 14-0 and improving the (5) Tulsa > team's record to 9-12 on the year. This weekend, Rice will compete at the Conference USA tournament, (7) Rice Champion held through Sunday in Dallas. The Owls, who hold the seventh seed (10) Southern Miss CHAMPlUKSHiP in the tournament, faced tenth- seeded Southern Mississippi in a (2) Marshall late afternoon match yesterday. The (6) East Carolina winner faces second-seeded and 55th-ranked Marshall University at 2 p.m. today. (11) Memphis The only two conference teams Rice has faced this season are (3) Houston 51st-ranked Southern Methodist University and unranked University of Tulsa. SMU defeated the Owls GRAPHIC BY MARSHALL ROBINSON 4-3 March 24, but Rice bounced The women's tennis team, seeded seventh In the Conference USA tournament, faced lOth-seeded Southern Miss In the first round of the C-USA Champi- back the next day for a 4-3 victory onships in Dallas yesterday. Rice had not played the Golden Eagles this season but does have a win against fifth-seeded Tulsa. The winner faces second against the Golden Hurricane. seed Marshall today at 2 p.m. As a par t of the Western Athletic Conference lastyear, Rice advanced committed to the idea of maximiz- more lopsided than the first. DiSesa '86), Trade Blumentritt (Hanszen provided the team with valuable to a conference championship ing their potential in practice, and I and Egic defeated UTSA's Tanya '83), and Susan Rudd (Hanszen '84) motivation. match for the first time in school think that it will really show in the Hasking and Barbara Mooney 8-0 —who have more than 100 victories "I was so proud of everyone history but fell to Fresno State tournament." at the top spot, freshman Alanna each. For her wins, DiSesa earned because the energy and intensity 4-0. However, head coach Roger On Friday, the Owls began both Rodgers and sophomore Kimberly C-USA Player of the Week. was probably as high as I've seen all White said this year's Owls' tough senior day matches with sweeps of Patenaude won 8-6 at No. 2, and Egic dominated her singles year," said DiSesa, "I think we are non-conference schedule — they the doubles points. Against ACU, Dao and Lee again defeated their matches as well. At No. 4, she de- all pumped up for the tournament faced nine top-50 teams and five DiSesa and senior Medeja Egic opponents 8-1 at No. 3. feated ACU's Pavlin 6-1,6-2 and the and our momentum from this past in the top 20 — should give them jump-started the team by beat- At No. 1 singles, DiSesa defeated Roadrunners' Hasking 6-1, 6-0. weekend can only help us." an edge. ing the Wildcats' Holly Lindhoff both of her opponents in straight Against ACU, Dao and Lee Against UTSA the story was "I think that we are the most and Lana Pavlin at No. 1, and sets to improve her record to 89-60 both won their matches in straight much the same. Again, Dao and Lee prepared team in the conference," sophomores Christine Dao and and move into fifth place on Rice's sets at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, won their matches at the two and White said. "The team has worked Tiffany Lee took a commanding career win list. She needs only six respectively. Rodgers and freshman three spots, and Rodgers provided harder, they have played against 8-1 victory at No. 3 to secure the more wins to move into fourth Emily Braid rounded out the Owls' a win at No. 5. Senior Amy Cao won tougher opponents and they work doubles point. place, behind a trio of All-Ameri- scoring with wins at five and six. her final match at home—a straight outside on their own. They are The second dual match was even cans — Wendy Wood (Will Rice DiSesa said the match victory set victory at No. 6.

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(8) Southern Miss blowing out and the infield is fast as Zornes into the mix," Graham said. "Luna's going to be starting at one lightning." "He's swung the bat well all year—he of the outfield positions, because he's W ucf Two Owls in particular took swung it well in the preseason. It's no mobile, he's got power and he's quali- advantage of the favorable condi- accident He has a very functional fied to be a starting outfielder," Gra- (4) UAB tions. Freshman designated hitter swing, and well probably see a lot of ham said. "It's open to question who Adam Zornes went 7-10 in the series him the rest of the year." the starting outfielders will be." Champion (3) Tula with four home runs and nine runs In addition to Zornes' appearance The bullpen will be without batted in, and sophomore shortstop in the lineup, freshman designated senior right-hander Ryne Tacker (6) Memphis Brian Friday was 9-12 with 10 runs hitter Aaron Luna played his first two for the rest of the season. Tacker, batted in. games in the outfield for the Owls in who suffered a stress fracture (7) East Carolina "Coach told me that I needed to place of struggling sophomore out- in his pitching arm prior to the shorten up my swing," Zornes said. fielder Chad Lembeck. Luna played season, has decided to forgo this (2) SMU "1 did, and it all came together." third baseforatime while juniorthird season due to injury and will In Sunday's game, Rice blasted baseman Josh Rodriguez was hurt medically redshirt. GRAPHIC BY MARSHALL ROBINSON a season-high six home runs in the The men's tennis team Is the top seed in the Conference USA tournament and wil face eighth seed Southern Miss today at 11 a.m. in Tuisa, Okla. game and led throughout after a six- Rice's lone conference loss came to SMU last weekend. The Mustangs are run first inning. Crow got the win, the two seed in the tournament. throwing five innings and giving up five runs. Sophomore left-hander CONGRATULATIONS! Bobby Bramhall got the save with four innings of work to seal Rice's TENNIS 198 victory. From page 17 Offensive output was at its height Saturday as the Owls put up 22 runs tied the dual match with a 6-4, 8, but the team still boasts 16-6 on 27 hits against Memphis—Rice's 6-4 win over the Mustangs' 33rd- record, best in C-USA Ustundag, highest run total of the season. The ranked Peter Oredesson at No. however, said the team can still Owls scored 12 runs in the second 2, followed by junior Jason Mok's improve. inning to knock Tiger starter Philip 20% OFF straight-set victory at No. 6. But "There's a difference between a Utley out of the game. Rice hit a team- Searle followed with his loss, and team that's 30th and a team that's record 11 doubles, including 4 by Fri- sophomore Ralph Knupfer dropped in the top 10," Ustundag said. The day. Sophomore right-hander Bobby RICE DIPLOMA FRAMING* Bell earned the win in the game, his match at No. 3. Haerle knotted top-10 teams bring it every day, Offer good through August 31, 2006 the match at three with a victory at whereas the top-30 teams might tossing five innings while giving up No. 4, but Miiller could not hold on pull the upset every once in awhile. four runs and striking out seven. The .after forcing a third set, and SMU For us to be a really good team, game was shortened to seven innings Our expert framers will preserve your took the final singles point. we have to prove that we're not a due to the mercy rule. sheepskin diploma in a beautifully crafted frame The defeat was the Owls' first one-hit wonder and we can win the Friday's gam^, however, was no since falling to Florida State March matches every day. indication of the offensive production selected by you and our talented designers. to come in the next two games. Rice only won 7-3 behind another good start from Degerman, who pitched seven innings and allowed three ¥ runs. Sophomore*left-hander Cole StClair pitched the last two innings of the game to get his team-leading VILLAGE FRAME QALLERY www.ricethresher.org sixth save. Zornes' hitting display at Mem- 2528 Rice Boulevard • 713 528 2288 phis should earn him more at-bats in the upcoming series against Southern Miss, Graham said. *Lih* rv* inchkird N<* v.dtJ with .xtxT "We were a little slow getting r THE R1CF THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY. APRIL 21,2006 Women's track heads to LSU tance runners had the luxury by Katy Miller traveled to Walnut, Calif, to participate in the Mount San of competing Friday evening THRESHER STAFF Antonio College Relays. Sopho- and Saturday evening, when With only four weeks and more Marissa Daniels turned the weather was pleasant three meets remaining before in a career-best performance, enough to not affect their per- the Conference USA champi- provisionally qualifying for the formance. The sprints, hurdles onships, the women's track NCAA Championship in the and jumping events all took and field team will compete in 10,000 meters with a second place Friday afternoon during the Louisiana State University place time of 33 minutes, 59.56 consistent rainfall. As a result, Alumni Gold meet in Baton seconds. Junior Kate Gorry many marks were worse than Rouge, La. today and Saturday. also set a personal-best time in expected. Sophomore Ulrika Rice will primarily face schools the event, running 34:20.35 to Hinson placed 5th in the dis- from around the South at the place sixth. Daniels and Gorry cus with a throw of 150-9 and Bernie Moore Track Stadium, now rank third and fourth finished 12th in javelin with a which hosted the 2002 NCAA all-time at Rice in the 10,000 120-2 mark. Sophomore Lacee Carmon placed second in the Outdoor Championships and behind Julie Jiskra (Jones mm is widely considered one of '92) and Catherine Spradley long jump with a jump of 18- SAM FENG/THRESHER the best track facilities in the (Jones '88). 10.75 but was short of regional Hanszen College Resident Associate Paul Sutera stands ready at first base nation. "It was very exciting just qualification. during Hanszen's 8-4 championship game victory over Brown College. The win The LSU meet will not be the to be able to run there and The Mt. SAC Relays was capped a perfect 6-0 season and gave Hanszen its second title In three years. Owls' toughest of the season, perform well when it counted," just one of three meets Rice but it will feature two of the Daniels said. "My body took competed in over the weekend. strongest teams in the nation a beating in the 10k, but I'm Also on Friday, Waite, Carmon, GSA clinches President's — host LSU, which has won already really excited and look- Robinson and Hinson traveled r three of the last six national ing forward to conference." to nearby Claremont, Calif, to «{ championships, and the Uni- Sophomores Callie Wells compete in the Pomona-Pitzer versity of Southern Mississippi, and Lennie Waite also posted Track and Field Invitational. Cup with spring victories \ which finished second in last personal bests at Mt. SAC — in Carmon posted the best finish year's C-USA title meet. Other the 1,500 meters. Wells scored among Owls, jumping 17-10.75 by Dylan Farmer outscored their regular season opponents by a combined 12-0 teams scheduled to compete her first outdoor regional- in the long jump to finish third. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF in this weekend's meet include qualifying time of the season Robinson placed fourth in the score. two teams that finished near the by finishing in 4:24.67, which discus, and Waite placed fifth With all college sports com- bottom of their conferences last was good for seventh place. in the 800. Hinson's event, the pleted and participation still to Open Floor Hockey year, the University of Louisi- Waite finished in eighth place javelin, was rained out. be figured, GSA clinched the In a repeat of last year's ana-Lafayette and McNeese with a time of 4:34.97 but did A few other Owls stayed in President's Cup with two victories championship match, defending State University. Head coach not qualify for regionals. town for the Texas Southern and two second place finishes in champion Jones (4-0-1) won the Jim Bevan said he expects to Senior Krystal Robinson University Triangular meet last week's competition. Their hockey title for the second year see a few Owls qualify for the placed third overall and second on the TSU campus Saturday. seven point margin of victory in a row with a lopsided 6-1 defeat NCAAOutdoor Regional Cham- among collegians in the discus, Competing unattached, senior guarantees that even if they do not of GSA (4-1) in Wednesday's final. pionships next month. throwing 176 feet, 4 inches. The Funmi Jimoh won the longjump earn any participation points, sec- The two teams have controlled "We're hoping to get some mark, which was less than an with a wind-aided 21-4.75, won ond place Brown cannot overtake the floor hockey league since more regional qualifiers this inch behind second place and the 200 with a time of 23.65 and them. When GSA is in first place, 2003, when GSA won the first of week and to make strides in less than two feet off of first, placed third in the 100 hurdles points for powderpuff and fresh- its two titles. the preparation towards the was Robinson's best since with a time of 13.73 seconds. man sports are not included in the conference championships," throwing a second place 179-2 Freshman Claire Shorall fin- President's Cup standings. Table Tennis Bevan said. "We need to be at last year's Western Athletic ished second out of six com- GSA (6-0) defended its table rounding into form now." Conference Championships. petitors in the 800, crossing Men's soflball tennis crown with a 6-0 victory Last week, most of the team Robinson and the long-dis- the finish line in 2:18.75. Hanszen (5-0) defeated de- over Sid Rich (5-1) in Wednes- fending champion Brown (2-3) day's final. GSA lost only one for the second time this year, but match all year, and none in the this time it was for the league title. regular season. They have not The 8-4 victory marked Hanszen's lost a match in two years. second softball championship in three years. The -HOUSTOM'S Women's softball PRESIDENT'S CUP TAMMIMG, GSA (6-0) ended Hanszen's (4- EVPeftJEMCE! 1) bid for a championship repeat STANDINGS TANNIC with a 5-4 victory Wednesday. 5bO Waue»K Drive GSA won three of its six games Freshmen sports and -Mous-toa, TV TIOI9 by default, but that didn't seem powderpuff not included to matter as they rolled through Jones 10-0 and Will Rice 14-7 1. GSA 40 points before reaching the finals. 2. Brown 33 3. Sid 29 Women's soccer 4. Jones 25 5. Will Rice 22 V In a championship match featuring two teams that did not 6. Hanszen 20 make the playoffs last year, Sid (5- 7. Martel 15 oun J 133-y -tan tiiMi 8. Lovett 8 0) secured an undefeated season with a 5-1 victory over GSA (5-1). T9. 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by Nathan Bledsoe THRESHER KDtTORIAI. STAFF A new coaching staff, the in- troduction of the spread offense, and a shift in recruiting philosophy are not the only changes for the Academy football team this spring. Head coach Todd Graham's first two months of fundraising have yielded $3 million, which is being used to address the decaying Rice Stadium and the outdated technology in the football offices and training 7* rooms. Graham announced a few improvements to the football facilities — as well as new Adidas Academy uniforms and a summer school program for the team. The biggest change Graham #HIBER1MIABA!N)K discussed was the planned con- Where service matters m struction of a new scoreboard. The new video message center will feature a screen measuring 20 feet high and 35 feet wide, and it will sit more than 60 feet above the north concourse atop a set of brick arches modeled after the campus architectural themes of Rice. The scoreboard will also have a 6-foot by 35-foot four-color message board. Graham announced the playing field will also undergo changes. NATHAN BLEDSOE/THRESHER The 18-inch crown on the field will A new scoreboard, which will sit above the north concourse of Rice Stadium, is the biggest change the football facilities will undergo this spring. The be leveled, creating a flat surface scoreboard will measure 20 feet high by 30 feet wide and will feature a 6-foot by 35-foot four-color message board. much better suited to Graham's pass-heavy offense. to more subtle aspects of his helmets with gray wings. The new coaches expect to raise graduation any lower than number one." "Without the removal of the performance. helmet is gray with a blue facemask rates enough to lead the nation. The way students watch the games crown, I think you would see a lot "The new film software lets me and a decal of the Rice Owl logo on The vast majority of Division I-A will also change next year. Each stu- more passes miss high," redshirt see angles I've never seen before, both sides. The Owl logo has an "R" football programs have some sort of dent who attends every home game freshman quarterback Chase and notice things I can improve drawn on its chest. summer school program. Graham will receive a free T-shirt at the end Clement said. "The new playing on I hadn't noticed in the past," Graham has put in place a said he believes Rice should not be of the season. Furthermore, each surface is the change I'm most he said. new summer school program so left behind. college will have a representative run excited about." The software also enables the players will spend the entire "We're the last [Division I-A] a college flag onto the field when the Also, FieldTurf, a popular new coaches to provide split-screen summer in Houston working out school I know of to put in a sum- team exits the tunnel. surface used in many professional analysis, and DVDs allow for easier together and getting coursework mer school program," Graham Conference USA has mandated football and baseball stadiums, cueing to specific plays and loca- out of the way. Rice's football gradu- said. "We've already got the a slight shift of the student section. will replace the current AstroTurf tions than traditional film. Clement ation rate is currently 84 percent, number five graduation rate in the The most likely location is in the field surface. FieldTurf is a syn- said the ability to access specific which ranks fifth in the nation. With nation. With the added summer same section, but about 15 rows thesized grass that is less abrasive plays will save him more time in the summer school opportunity, the school, I see no reason for us to be higher than the sideline. and more forgiving upon contact preparation. with the ground than AstroTurf. "The new film setup saves a lot Graham said the replacement of the of time," Clement said. "Rather than AstroTurf was one of his greater spending time cueing up specific priorities this offseason. points on the old projectors, I can "The number one complaint just go directly to the right spot recruiting was [the AstroTurf] be- on a DVD, watching on a plasma ing old and outdated," Graham screen." FREE said. "The improvements to the In addition to the film, each field and the scoreboard will help coach has a Treo Smartphone us competitively and change the for quick e-mail access while on look to the stadium." the road or away from the office. CONDOMS! Unlike AstroTurf, which is a While this may seem luxurious, hard, carpet-like surface built on Graham said instant access is a concrete foundation, FieldTurf invaluable when recruiting poten- uses a crushed rubber base and tial Owls, mainly because it will Need an on-campus job plastic shafts to simulate soil help the coaches respond more and grass. Graham said the new quickly to a recruit's questions. surface will help prevent the leg Rice will become one of the first Fall Semester? and foot injuries common for schools in the nation to imple- teams playing on AstroTurf and ment new recruiting software will make Rice Stadium more at- to stay up to date on prospects tractive to recruits. nationwide. Do you dream of working in a place where the "The new surface really helps Graham said deeper levels of me, since I've struggled with game analysis paired with sophis- management is friendly, the environment is injuries in the past," redshirt ticated offensive and defensive sophomore Gary Anderson said. schemes will give the team an edge relaxing, and the prophylactics are plentiful? "The new surface is a lot easier it has been missing in recent years. on my knees." With the new spread offense — for Graham said he has hopes for which playbooks are hundreds of more changes to Rice Stadium, pages long with countless pass including the removal of the end- route combinations and blocking The Wellness Center is currently zone seats to create areas for special schemes—high-tech teaching tools events and promotions — and the are hardly a luxury. Graham said the hiring student staff for Fall 2006. replacement of the aging wooden software helps the coaching staff bleachers. These changes would to tap a resource they feel Rice has likely take place over the next underutilized for years — the intel- ° We are looking for professional, couple of years, depending on the ligence of its players. availability of funding. "Our kids are smart," Graham dedicated students with an interest in Already underway is the huge said. "We should be able to do more influx of new technology into the schematically. We shouldn't be run- wellness promotion. football program. The new staff ning a simple offense and a simple started with an office without defense, and to do that we need to Work^tudy students are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates computers, so Graham spent integrate more technology." $300,000 on technology of vari- Graham's increased fundrais- will have strong communication skills. Student staff is responsible ous types. All coaches' offices ing effort and the work of the tor the coordination and management of therapy services, and teaching areas now feature Extra-Point Club, the football-only plasma screens, which Graham booster organization, made the inventory, and administrative duties. All staff are required to sign a said should help keep players' changes to the facilities possible. confidentiality agreement. Professionalism is required. attention when reviewing film. A new equipment contract with Every assistant coach also has a Adidas resulted in $100,000 of free Dell laptop computer with video apparel along with an unspecified editing software to digitize the cash gift to the Extra-Point Club. For further inquiries, call x5194 or email vvellnessC« rice.edu film review process. Now, instead As part of the new deal, the team of videotapes, players are handed will have an entirely new set of uni- Applications available at www.ruf.rice.edu/-wellness/ DVDs with coaches' voice-overs to forms, helmets, and shoes. There watch on their own. will be three uniforms—home, away Anderson said the film soft- and a "throwback" uniform — and a ware helps directs his attention new helmet replacing the navy blue 7

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Lembeck rf 1 0 0 0 Shcklfd ph-lb 110 0 Gostkowsk L (1-3) BY THE Ford ph 0 0 0 0 Rodriguez u 4 2 43 Schank Bramhll pr-rf 1 0 0 0 Williams c 10 0 Sparring ph 1 0 0 0 Moss ptvc Attendance —1,435 Lehmann c 2 0 11 Dunlgan dh 2 3 3 14-18 Reagan ph-c 1 1 0 0 Ivey of-tf WOMEN'S TENNIS ALMON Wllllmsn ph-lf 1 0 0 0 From page 17 Total* 323 9 3 Totals 35151414 TtXAMAM AMTOWO O MCE 7 Score by limine R H E April 14,2006 — Jake Hess Tennis Stadium "If s a true indicator for any first round through individual Rice 000 Oil 100 — 3 9 3 potential prospects looking at Rice workouts with teams and with the Oklahoma 000 151 53X — 15 14 0 that you can have the best of both pre-draft camp that the NBA puts 1. DiSesa/Egic (RU) d. Hasking/Mooney (UTSA) SO E — Rodriguez (7), Bramhall 2 (2); DP — Rice 2; 2. Rodgers/Patenaude (RU) d. Sctda/Sato (UTSA) worlds," Wilson said. "You get a on," Almond said. "My goal is to Memphis 2; LOB—Rice 7,0klahoma6; 2B —Friday S6 world class education and play play myself into the first round and (15), Moss (1), Ivey (4); HR — Dunigan 2 (3); HBP 3. Lee/Dao (RU) d. Drabkova/Silvester (UTSA) 8-1 — Ford, Rooker, Rodriguez; SH — Caufield (4), Roh- your sport at the highest level." get a first round guarantee. If not, linger (4); SF — Smith (3); SB — Henley (4), Myers The determining factor in I'm coming back to school." (3), Ivey 2 (8); CS — Dodson (4), Ivey (1). 1. DiSesa (RU) d. Wailin (UTSA) 6-0, 6-1 Almond's decision may be the Until that time, however, BASEBALL 2. Dao (RU) d. Scida (UTSA) 6-1, SO Almond will complete his spring IP H R ER BB SO BF 3. Lee (RU) d. Drabkova (UTSA) 6-3, 6-2 NBA's pre-draft camp, which will RICE 3 OKLAHOMA IB McDaniel L (4-1) 4 5 6 2 1 1 21 4. Egic (RU) d. Hasking (UTSA) 6-1, 60 7 be held in Orlando, Fla. starting classes and continue to practice. April 18, 2006 — Mitchell Field, Norman, Okla. Cooper i.l 3 1 1 0 0 5. Rodgers (RU) d. Soto (UTSA) 6-4, 6-1 June 6. The camp provides scouts "I'm not leaning one way or Cox .2 0 2 2 2 1 3 6. Cao (RU) d. Silvester (UTSA) 6-4.6-2 3 2 2 8 Rice (32-9) Oklahoma (29-10) St.Clair 1 3 3 with their best opportunity to see another," Almond said. "I'm just 1 3 3 2 0 0 6 Name (pot) AB R H Bl Nam* (poa) AB R H Bl Price IP H R ER BBSO BF players compete against NBA-level talking it day by day. I'm going to Henley cf 5 0 1 0 Caufield rf-cf 3 10 0 Memphis 5.16 2 2 2 3 22 April 14, 2006 — Jake Hess Tennis Stadium Buchanan 2b 3 0 1 0 Hughes cf 0 0 0 0 Mottern W (3-1) talent It is one of the few opportu- go in, give it my best shot, train .2 1 0 0 1 3 Savery lb 4 0 2 1 Raley 2b 3 0 2 1 Brownell 0 as hard as I can, get in the best 2 0 5 nities for players to increase their Rodriguez 3b 2 1 0 0 Reza pr-2b 2 112 Burns .2 1 1 1 2.1 1 0 0 0 1 7 1. DiSesa/Egic (RU) d. Lindloff/Paulin (ACU) 8-4 shape that I can and just see what Zornes dh 2 0 1 0 Kaiser If 2 0 0 0 draft stock after the season. Savage S(7) 2. Rodgers/Patenaude (RU) d. Brown/Squiliaci "You can play yourself into the happens." Myers pr 0 1 0 0 Rooker rf 12 0 0 (ACU) 8-7 (7-2) Luna dh 2 0 0 0 Rohlinger 3b 2 10 0 Attendance — 2,657 Dodson If 4 0 1 0 Smith lb 2 111 3. Lee/Dao (RU) d. Drummond/Korinek (ACU) 8-1 BICE ia MEMPHIS 8 April 16, 2006 — Nat Buring Stadium Singles th Memphis, Tenn. 1. DiSesa (RU) d. Squillaci (ACU) 6-1, 6-4 Come Attend the 14 Annual Environmental Conference 2. Dao (RU) d. Brown (ACU) 6-1, 6-2 Rica (32-8, U-l) Memphis (21-16, 6-6) 3. Lee (RU) d. Lindloff (ACU) 6-2, 6-2 Name (poa) ABR H Bl Name (poa) AB R H Bl 4. Egic (RU) d. Pavlin (ACU) 6-1, 6-2 Henley cf 3 3 2 2 Chalmers cf 110 5. Rodgers (RU) d. Drummond (ACU) 6-4, 6-7, Held By the Rice Environmental Club Buchanan 2b 5 3 3 2 Petersen If 2 2 0 1-0 (6) ! Savery lb 5 1 0 0 Moss 2b 2 3 1 6. Braid (RU) d. Baker (ACU) 6-2, 4-6,1-0 (4) Rodriguez 3b 5 2 2 4 Norrid 3b 12 1 Friday ss 4 4 Amar lb 0 3 3 MEN'S TENNIS Reagan c 1 1 Lieberman dh 110 Dodson If 0 0 Murray ss 0 2 0 Zornes dh 2 3 Hope ph 110 RICE 3 SMU 4 Air Pollution: How Far April 16, 2006 — Haggar Tennis Stadium Lembeck rf 0 1 Irvin rf 0 10 Ford ph 1 1 Grisham ph 0 10 Dallas, Texas Luna pr-rf 1 0 Barton c 0 0 1 Goss ph 0 0 0 Doubles Houston Has Come Fennell c 0 0 0 1. Kuczer/Skrypko (SMU) d. Gabnel/Haerle (RU) 84 Totals 4219 1618 Totals 8176 2. Knupfer/Zivojinovic (RU) vs. Alver/Oredsson (SMU) DNF Score by inning R H E 3. Murgier/Soderberg (SMU) d. Harknett/Muller Rice 610 101 514 — 19 16 1 (RU) 84 Memphis 400 100 021 — 8 17 2 Singles E — Henley (4), Chalmers (3), Norrid (13); DP — Rice 1. Skrypko (SMU) d. Searle (RU) 6-4, 6-2 1; Memphis 1; LOB — Rice 7, Memphis 11; 2B 2. Harknett (RU) d. Oredsson (SMU) 6-4, 6-4 — Rodriguez (12), Friday (14), Reagan (5), Ford (2), 3. Murgier (SMU) d. Knupfer (RU) 6-4. 6-4 Saturday, April 22 9am-4pm Chalmers (8), Moss (16), Norrid (11), Amar (7), Hope 4. Haerie (RU) d. Kuczer (SMU) 7-6, 64 (1); HR — Henley (5), Buchanan (4), Rodriguez (6), 5. Alver (SMU) d. Zivojinovic (RU) 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Friday (2), Zornes 2 (5), Moss (2); HBP — Henley. 6. Muller (RU) d. Soderberg (SMU) 64, 6-2 Buchanan. Lieberman; SF — Rodriguez (5), Lembeck Herring Hall Rm 100 Lecture Hal! (4); CS — Moss (2). GOLF Rice IP H R ER BB SO BF Crow W (5-1) 5 11 5 5 1 4 28 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Bramhall S (2) 4 6 3 3 2 2 18 lUTCPfftl • Memphis IP H R ER BB SO BF Bring Your Owls April 15-16, 2006 — Stanford Golf Course McGregor L (3-3) 5.1 8 9 8 2 4 28 Palo Alto, Calif. Jaudon 1.1 2 3 3 1 0 7 Yokley 1.1 3 3 3 1 4 9 Team results (17 teams) Davis 1 3 4 4 3 1 9 1. California4.os Angeles 578 2. Southern California 579 Attendance — 576 3. Stanford 580 4. Washington 583 RICE 22 MEMPHIS 6 5. San Jose State 592 April 15, 2006 - Nat Buring Stadium T6. 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Music for caffeinated folk Vertically challenged Will Rice College junior The Rice Theatre Program HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR Andrea Leyton-Mange had a presents The Short Project, a cipi^i Zl-Zo really good plan. She decided collection of plays each lasting to offer free coffee and 10 minutes or less and scenes CALENDAR ITEMS dessert at her recital today even shorter than that Finally, Deadline is Monday at 3 p.m. at 3 p.m. in Duncan Recital a dramatic endeavor tailored FRIDAY SATURDAY prior to Friday publication. 22 Hall and play Bach's "Coffee to the attention span of the 21 Cantata." Good idea, Andrea. SEs on campus. What a great Submission methods: Postseason bound They can fine us for that? way to get a little bit of cultural Fax: (713) 348-5238 E-mail: [email protected] Sign up for classes by today In their first season post experience into the life of your Campus Mail: in order to avoid a "failure to suspension, the men's favorite Elec. If s about time register on time" fee. We realize lacrosse team hosts a playoff TUESDAY we have an outlet to enrich the Calendar Editor a "fine" and a "fee" are different game against Texas A&M 25 lives of these people. Anyway, Thresher, MS-524 animals, but let*s not split hairs today at 1 p.m. And if s at the Samosa famous-a I digress. The event is free to lacrosse field, of all places. all, and begins at 7 p.m. in Submissions are printed here. The point is to register While that rhyme has no by 5 p.m. Hamman Hall. That last on a space available basis. Ballrooms and Area 51 bearing on anything ever, the rhyme was unintentional. Festival of India is today from Eh Boo-Boo! Tonight the Rice Program 12 - 8 p.m. in Ray Courtyard. Take your prospies to the Council hosts Rondelet at There will be free yoga and pic-a-nic — I mean picnic — for Dave and Buster's from meditation demonstrations all Owls and their hosts at 5 p.m. 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tickets cost and other cultural workshops. at the field next to Ray Court- $15 and can be purchased Free Indian food will be yard. We can't promise a Ranger from your college RPC rep. served, and free Indian food is Smith or Yogi sighting, but we Just don't get your tie stuck in reason to do almost anything. can guarantee you 11 see Cindy. the skeeball. Provided, of course, your Owl's No slime in this ice machine name is Cindy... Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Wait, that subhead is about health inspectors, not health Mr. Professor Baker College hosts its policy directors. Oh well. Ele- Show your Owl what careful public party, Ruck Fondelet, in na Marks, Director of Heath hours of not planning can do their commons tonight from Policy for the mayor's office, We're for real to improve dramatic perfor- 10 p.m. - 2 am. The theme is joins the Rice Women's Re- mance: The Spontaneous 1990s prom, so come in your source Center speaker series this time, people. Combustion show begins at ridiculous tuxes and puffy- from 6 - 7 p.m. in Sewall Hall, 10 p.m. in the Hanszen sleeved dresses, and get ready room 309. Marks will discuss Commons. Come prepared to hear some really bad pop. current and future policies COFFEEHOUSE with irrelevant, bizarre or, if in her field. A reception and you're one of those people, question and answer session currently relevant topics for SUNDAY will follow the lecture. RICE less relevant but highly Please comffic the Student Center m,he entertaining skits. Music for cultured folk THURSDAY Brown Garden Peace, love and free food The Rice Symphonic Band presents a spring concert in n Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. And ... I'm spent to help build Coffeehouse's newest Head over to the Wiess — or the Grand Hall of the Rice aesthetic attraction: is it Weiss, that Beer-Bike pig Memorial Center at 3 p.m. Today is the last day of classes an installation for the wall. was so confusing — Acabowl Selections include works by for all classes that aren't once- for Jamfest 2006 to see bands Grainger, Camphouse and a-week Friday labs or others. Admission is free. seminars. This means every A lot of stapling will be done. from Rice and the Houston A lot of coffee will be drunk. Think of it as a warm slice of paper, project, presentation, area jam out. The event is And we'll give you the coffee for free. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m., and there will culture pie. After all, everyone assignment or anything else be tie-dying and free food. But loves pie. Especially culture you've been putting off comes no free tie-died food. pie. Or chocolate. back to bite you today. Whoops.

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Must be Cash, check or credit card pay- The Thresher reserves the right responsible, friendly, outgoing, Willy's Pub is also a wonderful ment must accompany your ad. to refuse any advertising for any and experienced. Responsibilities: place to study (featuring wireless reason and does not take respon- driving children to after-school Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. sibility for the factual content of internet) and grab some grub activities, helping with homework, and prior to Friday publication. some errand-running. Pay negotiable. any ad. Greer Mendelow (713) 302-0174.