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101st Year, No. 45 ▪ Blacksburg, Virginia ▪ November 7, 2003 An independent student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 www.collegiatetimes.com Family Bill may alter admission policies
▪ Senate Democrats status of all students accepted class white males. holds for early decision and as lega- “When we look at our Enrollment Statistics proposed the bill cies. freshman class, while we to keep track of the “With a lot of schools, there do have minorities that are is a substantial difference legacies, there are much less service for race and economic with legacies,” said Karen and that’s because of what status of applicants Torgersen, director of admis- the university looked like 20 Enrolled 4,900 3,101 sions. “But at Virginia Tech, or 30 years ago,” Torgersen that’s not true.” said. by Tiffany Hoffman Legacies 1,115 (23%) 909 (29%) Sen. John Edwards, a Legacies at Tech are decid- student Managing Editor Democratic presidential can- ed based on parents, grand- Early Enrollment 1,000 (18%) 408 (13%) didate, told the Wall Street parents, great-grandparents ▪ In an effort to even the Journal the disclosure of this and siblings of the prospec- Tech student Chad Vignola, SOURCE: Virginia Tech and UVA Offi ce of Admissions odds of college admissions, information will reveal the tive student. CHRIS HEUBERGER a sophomore business major the Senate democrats have racial and social class break- “There are 80,000 living and member of Phi Kappa gone beyond affirmative down of accepted students. alumni and every single one no, we can’t use legacies as a year were legacies. action and have proposed He said it will encourage has a member of the family huge factor.” “If in the final run a stu- Tau fraternity, was found dead a bill requiring colleges to colleges to balance out any who wants to go to Virginia Torgersen said 1,115 of the Monday in his hometown report the race and economic tendencies to favor upper Tech,” Torgersen said. “So students who enrolled this See BILL, page 3 of Culpeper
ST AFF — The family of a Virginia Tech sophomore who died earlier this week Earth overshadows moon in eclipse is holding a memorial service at their Culpeper home today. Chad Franco Vignola, 20, was found ▪ The total lunar eclipse ate professor of astronomy in the phys- dead Monday in Culpeper. ics department. “I’m just going to peak When the Collegiate Times asked for will occur Saturday night Lunar Eclipse Phases out at the sky on Saturday. access to an incident report, Culpeper Magnification of the event is simply County Sheriff Lee Hart said a prelimi- at 8:06 p.m. and will last because the moon is so large and the nary report could not be released because until 10:04 p.m. 1. color change is so subtle. the incident involved self-inflicted A lunar eclipse occurs during the injuries. by Ellen Biltz moon’s normal orbit around the earth. Vignola was in Blacksburg as late as News Assistant The ability of a lunar eclipse to make Sunday evening, according to Tom Brown, the night special comes from the tim- interim director of student life and advo- There will be something different ing of orbit. cacy. to look at in the sky Saturday night The sun shining light onto a com- Vignola and a friend apparently drove around 8 p.m. when a lunar eclipse 4. 6:32 pm 2. pletely visible moon is what we see from Blacksburg to Culpeper between late will be in full affect. partial shadow as the typical semi-monthly full moon, Sunday and early Monday when Vignola “The moon will have just risen but the rarity of an eclipse comes from was found, Brown said. when the eclipse starts,” said phys- the complete shadow of the Earth No information was available about the ics and astronomy instructor Brian 3. blocking all sunlight to the moon’s friend accompanying Vignola. Dennison. “It will begin in the east surface. An investigation is ongoing. and move across the sky.” “When there is a full moon, the sun Vignola was a business major and a The moon will hit the phase of total 10:04 pm 8:06 pm is to our back,” Dennison said. “The member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. lunar eclipse at 8:06 p.m. and will no shadow total eclipse moon tends to pass to either side of Brown met with members of the remain completely shadowed until the earth.” fraternity Monday evening and 8:31. The moon will complete its lunar they said Vignola is held in high “The moon will look considerably 8:31 pm eclipse at 10:04 p.m. At this point it regard. darker and a little reddish during the partial shadow will pass back through partial eclipse “They speak so highly of him,” he said. total eclipse,” Dennison said. SOURCE: Brian Dennison, Physics and Astronomy instructor and the moon will be seen as it would Donations can be made in Vignola’s This year is fairly average for the CHRIS HEUBERGER on a normal night. name to the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation amount of lunar eclipses visible from “I am asking my astronomy lab to at 5221 Morning Sun Rd., Oxford, OH earth. Depending on the time of day and The eclipse will be clearly visible by watch it on their own,” Dennison said. 45056. “There are usually a couple a which part of the earth has visibility the naked eye. “I gave them an alternate assignment, Donations will go toward a memorial year, but they’re not always observ- of the moon, some regions of earth can “Using a telescope doesn’t really educational grant. able from this area,” Dennison said. see an eclipse while others cannot. help,” said John Simonetti, an associ- See ECLIPSE, page 3 Spreading the word Colleges rethink credit system ▪ Several schools are almost all colleges and universi- dents to work at their own pace on ties nationwide, including Virginia the curriculum they choose. considering switching to Tech. One college in Florida already Critics of the system, including uses the competency-based system. a new system where Jane Wellman, senior associate at the “Students here don’t fulfill credit students may work at institute, and Thomas Ehrlich, senior hours in any traditional sense,” said scholar at the Carnegie Foundation Jake Hartvigsen, director of public their own pace for the Advancement of Teaching, affairs at New College of Florida. by Jared Turner argue for the complete overhaul of “We have a contract system where the credit hour system, citing its students meet with faculty and dis- News Assistant inability to measure student learn- cuss acceptable completion of each ing. course.” After serving as the cornerstone Those in favor of doing away with Under this system, each student of academic life for almost a cen- the system also say it is at odds with meets with a faculty member to plan tury, the credit hour system on modern teaching methods as more goals and educational activities for a which students graduate and faculty students are taking online courses, semester. members are paid has come under outside the traditional classroom At the end of the semester, the scrutiny. setting. professor for each class prepares a The Institute of Higher Education Opponents of the credit hour sys- narrative evaluation of the student’s Policy conducted a 30-month tem say a competency-based educa- performance. study, beginning in January 2001, tion is the best alternative. The evaluation indicates satisfac- of the use and alternatives to This system does away with the the credit hour system used by traditional semester and allows stu- See CREDIT, page 2 Number of double majors increasing
by Christina Peña Megan Oliver, freshman ricular activities or elective guish themselves from the News Assistant university studies major classes. average by having some- at Virginia Tech. Oliver Massachusetts Institute thing special like an intern- Despite having larger plans to change her major of Technology banned ship, double majors or a loans and a longer stay in to a biology and leadership triple majors in 2000, and study abroad experience,” college, students continue double major. Johns Hopkins University’s Spencer said. “If a resume to pursue double majors. “I am considering a administrators encourage shows you did something The numbers of students career in pharmaceuticals their students not to load above average, it improves with a double major has and biology would be very up on majors, said John your credentials. You look increased over the years useful for that. I am already Bader, assistant dean for thoughtful and ambitious all over the country. The in the leadership program, academic advising. about the opportunities University of California at and I think it would look In the Pamplin College available at college.” Davis reports a 50 percent good on a resume. A lot of of Business, administrators There are many reasons, increase in the number of universities don’t offer it, have not seen an increase however, a student would students with at least two so it’s not very common.” in double majors but rather pursue a double major majors over the past five However, some educa- an increase in minors, said such as parental influence years. tion critics are worried Norrine Bailey Spencer, or the lagging economy “(A double major) will some students can get associate dean of under- and job market. “In some ANABELLE OMBAC/SPPS set me apart from others too involved in having graduate programs and cases a (double major) Members of the Carpet Bag Theatre Company performed “Swopera” when applying for a job multiple majors, possibly dean of business. last night in Haymarket Theatre. See the full story on page 6. in the real world,” said missing out on extracur- “Students like to distin- See MAJORS, page 2 Page 2 Collegiate Times Friday, November 7, 2003 News in Brief Drive may answer some women’s needs Experts: Rifle Bush pardons 4, ▪ Pi Kappa Alpha has being abused and (cell phones) Patrick Lovely, a sophomore don’t have plans, they can still was used in 11 now excused can help get them out of that mechanical engineering major be used to call the police in an sniper shootings set a goal to collect situation,” said Matt Bloss, a and member of Pike. emergency, Bloss said. WASHINGTON (AP) 200 phones for domes- senior mechanical engineering Because this is the first Christine Dennis, counsel- VIRGINIA BEACH (AP) — — President Bush has granted major and sergeant of arms for time Pike is holding this kind ing and education coordinator The rifle found in sniper sus- pardons to four people convict- tic abuse victims Pike. of drive, many people aren’t for the Tech Women’s Center, pect John Allen Muhammad’s ed of relatively minor offenses, Students can donate today aware of it, Bloss said. He said praised the group for getting car was the weapon used to bringing to 11 the number by Aaron Blackwell from 9 to 5 in front of Newman he hopes more people become involved. kill eight people and wound whose offenses he has excused Associate News Editor Library and by McBryde 100. aware of this and will be able to “I think it’s wonderful when three during last year’s sniper since taking office. This is the first time Pike donate at future drives. groups get involved in issues attacks, a ballistics expert testi- The Justice Department The Virginia Tech chapter of has held such a drive, but they “We need a big showing like this,” Dennis said. fied Thursday. announced Thursday that Pi Kappa Alpha is collecting old would like to make it an annual (today),” Lovely said. Pike has After Pike collects the phones, Walter A. Dandridge Jr. of pardons were granted to cell phones and chargers to give program, Bloss said. a goal of getting around 200 they will be distributed to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, people from Nevada, Florida, to victims of domestic violence. “It’s definitely a noteworthy phones, Bloss said. women in the community who Tobacco, Firearms and Wisconsin and British “There are women that are cause to keep on doing,” said Even though these phones are in need of them, Bloss said. Explosives said he examined Columbia, Canada. Complete microscopic markings left on details of the cases were not fired bullets, bullet fragments immediately available. and casings taken from shoot- Bush’s previous pardons ing victims or crime scenes. were announced two days Credit: System Majors: Education Such markings are unique to before Christmas last year. each individual weapon, he said. Calif. wildfires unlikely to change may be too narrow under control Man opens fire at Continued from page 1 ever overhauling the credit Continued from page 1 professor at Tufts University in trucking company SAN DIEGO (AP) — The system is remote. Massachusetts. Southern California wildfires tory or unsatisfactory comple- “I don’t see us giving it could improve your chances Other critics believe a WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) have been vanquished, but tion of the course while letter consideration,” said David at greater employment. If a double major would expand a — A man with two handguns the second-guessing is in full grades are not awarded. Ford, vice provost of academic student majored in computer student’s field of knowledge. opened fire Thursday at a swing. “Students are not learning affairs, about the possibil- science and English, and an “I think it would broaden trucking company, killing Politicians and residents for the grade,” Hartvigsen ity of Tech ever embracing a employer is looking for good them by having two areas of two employees and wound- have a lot of questions about said. “(This system) enhances competency-based education communication skills, then expertise. They would be more ing three, then fled in a van, how the wildfires managed to interaction between students program. it would help to have some broadly educated, because authorities said. Police later do so much damage, scorching and faculty and encour- Such a program would par- additional background to they understand a whole arrested a former employee of more than 740,000 acres, burn- ages independent thought ticularly complicate matters combine with your computer field,” Spencer said. the company at a truck stop 50 ing about 3,600 homes and kill- and learning and broadens for students wishing to trans- science skills,” said Donna miles away in Indiana. ing 22 people. students’ perspectives.” fer from a university operat- Ratcliffe, director of career Correction Indiana State Police identi- They were the most destruc- With this plan, students ing on a credit hour system services. fied the man arrested as Tom tive wildfires to ever hit can individually tailor their to a university on the compe- Education critics, though, West, who, according to West California. courses to get what they tency-based system, Ford have also questioned the qual- In Thursday’s issue Chester police, had worked In hard-hit San Diego want out of them, Hartvigsen said. ity of a double-major educa- of the Collegiate Times, for the trucking company until County, they want to know said. Despite its critics, the credit tion. Some believe having “stepping” was incor- 2001 and had been named a whether a lack of coordina- Hartvigsen said because hour system is unlikely to two majors could narrow a rectly referred to as “step suspect in the shootings. tion and equipment hindered New College is a small undergo wholesale changes, student’s educational focus. West had not been charged the firefighting effort and school with only about 700 requiring a major overhaul of “Despite the distribution dancing.” as of Thursday morning. prevented communities from students, their system works the U.S. college structure. and core-curriculum require- Authorities said his appear- being saved. President Bush, better than it may at a larger “There would have to be ments of many liberal-arts The Collegiate Times ance matched the suspect’s Gov. Gray Davis and a 1932 school with several thousand a universal willingness to colleges, multiple majors regrets this error. description down to the green state law have all come under students. operate in this fashion,” Ford may lead to an overly narrow jacket he was wearing. criticism. For Tech, the likelihood of said. education,” said Todd Quinto,
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by Robert Burns In an added twist, the Army Marines would spend seven Clear sky threaten funds announced that soldiers in every months in Iraq, then be replaced Associated Press unit designated for deployment by another 20,000-Marine Continued from page 1 further comment about the WASHINGTON — The to Iraq next year — whether contingent for seven months. expected issue. Pentagon announced plans active-duty or reserve — will They will come from the 1st dent is truly on the border, Of the 4,900 students who Thursday to send 85,000 Army be prohibited from leaving the Marine Division, based at Camp the final things we are looking enrolled as freshmen this year and Marine combat forces to Iraq service during a period begin- Pendleton, Calif., which helped Saturday at are leadership, legacy and at Tech, approximately 1,000 early next year to relieve troops ning 90 days before they go to 90 spearhead the invasion of Iraq anything above and beyond were accepted early decision, completing one-year tours, and days after they return. last spring. Continued from page 1 academics,” Torgersen said. Torgersen said. At UVa, 909 43,000 National Guard and That measure, known in the The Army will send the equiv- “It’s a tiny influence in the of the 3,101 enrolled students Reserve support troops have military as “stop-loss,” does alent of three combat divisions but I think this one is defi- admissions process.” were early decision applicants. been alerted that they may be not apply to the Marine Corps, to replace the four there now. nitely preferable.” According to institutional “There probably are fewer sent as well. which said it will dispatch about The 1st Infantry Division According to the National statistics at the University of minorities in the early decision The moves are part of a rota- 20,000 Marines to replace the will go from Germany, the 1st Weather Service, Saturday eve- Virginia, 408 students — 13 pool, but since only (about) 20 tion plan that assumes Iraqis Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Cavalry Division from Fort ning is expected to be mostly percent of the current fresh- percent are accepted early deci- will be capable of contributing in western Iraq, including the Hood, Texas, a brigade of the clear and should continue man class — are legacies. At sion, it doesn’t really reflect enough to the battle against the Fallujah area where anti-occupa- 2nd Infantry Division from Fort through Sunday morning. UVa, legacies are considered what the class looks like at the anti-occupation insurgency that tion violence has been strongest. Lewis, Wash., and a brigade “It looks like we’ll be able to to be any appli- end,” Torgersen the number of American troops Lt. Gen. Jan C. Huly, deputy from the 25th Infantry Division. see it pretty clearly,” Simonetti cant who had said. “However, in Iraq can be reduced from commandant of the Marine National Guard infantry bri- said. a parent who there are 131,600 today to 105,000 by May, Corps for plans and operations, gades will be attached to both One quality of a lunar attended the There probably schools bring- senior officials said. told a news conference that the the 1st Infantry and 1st Cavalry. eclipse is the minimal sunlight university. “are fewer minorities ing in 50 per- you see during the totality. Democratic in the early decision cent in early Dennison said the only reason Sen. Edward decision and for any light being visible is pool, but ... it doesnʼt Kennedy pro- are using lega- Bush pushes democratic reforms the reflection of sunlight in the posed the bill really reflect what cies in a signifi- atmosphere. and included the class looks like in cant fashion.” by Deb Riechmann terrorism. purchased at the expense of He said the minimal light the fact schools Torgersen Associated Press “With this act of Congress, no liberty,” Bush said. can be compared to a sunset not comply- the end.” said there is enemy or friend can doubt that The president spoke to and the reflection you see at ing with the no difference WASHINGTON — President America has the resources and the National Endowment for that time of the night. r equirement Karen Torgersen between the Bush called Thursday for the will to see Democracy, “The reason you see red in a could lose eligi- director of admissions, standards democratic reforms in the this war through a group that lunar eclipse is because that is bility for federal used to admit Middle East, saying that “free- to victory,” Bush champions the color reflected through the Virginia Tech The failure of financial aid. students early dom can be the future of every said. “ democratic atmosphere,” Simonetti said. Alex Wilkins, and those used nation.” During his Iraqi democracy gains around “The blue light is scattered so an admissions at the time of Bush said the stakes were earlier speech, would embolden the world, on you can’t see it.” counselor at Washington and regular admissions. Though particularly high in Iraq, where Bush said the the same day Another kind of eclipse, Lee University, said he did Torgersen said she understood a U.S.-led coalition toppled United States terrorists around the that he was tending to be more rare, is a not think the school would be the purpose behind the pro- Saddam Hussein’s rule. and other world.” signing an $87.5 solar eclipse. Just as a lunar heavily affected by the poten- posal, she did not agree with “The failure of Iraqi democ- nations shared billion package eclipse occurs by a shadow tial threat of the bill because government involvement. racy would embolden terrorists blame for the George W. Bush approved by cast over the moon during of the heavy dependency on “You’re getting into govern- around the world,” the presi- lack of demo- Congress for nighttime, a solar eclipse hap- president, United States donors, grants and other self- ing how universities do busi- dent said. cratic freedoms military and pens during the day. sustaining funds the university ness,” she said. “I don’t see a Later, at a White House in the Middle reconstruction “A solar eclipse requires relies on. problem with this information ceremony, Bush signed an East. operations in that you travel within about W&L currently has an early being reported, but I don’t $87.5 billion package approved “Sixty years of Western Iraq and Afghanistan. a 60 mile area to see the total decision program requiring see it as the responsibility of by Congress for Iraq and nations excusing and accom- Bush said the Middle East eclipse,” Dennison said. “This students to clearly state their Congress to mandate it.” Afghanistan, calling the modating the lack of freedom was at a turning point and that is why it is typically said to be intent to attend the univer- Democratic Sen. George money a financial commit- in the Middle East did nothing “the global wave of democracy rarer. People are more likely to sity and withdraw applications Allen and Republican Sen. John ment by the United States to make us safe because in the has barely reached the Arab see a lunar eclipse than a solar from all other schools if they Warner have yet to review the to the global war to defeat long run stability cannot be states.” one.” are accepted. However, no one bill and were therefore unable at the school was available for to comment. UVa pledge doused with vinegar, urine
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Director: Andy and Larry Wachowski Society of Indian Americans and the by Natalie Tongrungs The movie begins where the Now we come to the present Running Time: 129 min. Vietnamese Student Association. Staff Writer second leaves off, with Neo (Keanu time and the release of “The Matrix Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief sexual content In addition to the organizations listed Reeves) in a coma and Zion facing Revolutions.” With the second above, other special acts will be perform- the pressure of the machines that are installment leaving the audience with Grade: C+ The Asian American Student Union’s ing in the show such as the all Asian band drilling into their city. Neo is some- too many questions to think about, annual culture show, showcasing dances, MSG. how trapped in a sort of purgatory this movie had a unique opportunity martial arts and music from differ- “We’re doing some originals and a between the matrix and the human to excel in the way those questions beginnings, the second is to teach us ent Asian cultures, will be held at the cover,” said MSG lead singer and guitarist world. Without giving much away, were answered. about life and the choices we make, Donaldson Brown Auditorium tomorrow. David Thong, a senior economics major. a majorit of the movie takes place in The movie responds favorably and the third about death and ends This year’s theme is the AASU Remix. “People should come because we’re dis- Zion while Neo spends most of the with one of greatest endings to a (which is continually hammered into “The underlying thing is just trying playing traditional and modern culture movie thinking and eventually find- movie I’ve seen, which brings the your brain with the tagline, “Every to unite our different cultures because and our band will cover the modern.” ing his path. Biblical allegory full circle. However, beginning has an end.”) The prob- we seem like we’re set apart from each “Asian culture is one that is very intri- Let’s examine the facts: “The it takes a long and winding path to lem lies in these facts: you can watch other,” said AASU show coordinator cate and detailed and its beauty is not Matrix” (the original) was awesome. that beautiful ending, and that path the first movie and even if you have Cheryl Chang, a senior industrial systems often portrayed to Americans the way it Why was it awesome? Because it had spends most of its time traversing no knowledge of the religious con- engineering major. “The show brings in a should be,” Kimsawatde said. a novel idea, ground breaking special through Zion and Neo and Trinities notations, you can enjoy the movie lot of different cultures and diversity and “In a place where culture may not effects, and fight scenes that left most relationship, the two things about for the aforementioned qualities. that’s what remix means.” be easy to come across, being in a cul- other action movies to shame. “Reloaded” that leaves a bad taste You can watch the second movie and There will be 12 acts performing at the tural show reinforces traditions and Then a rush of excitement came in your mouth (the latter basically tune out a lot of the philosophical show, Chang said. “This year I’m trying to ideas that were left at home,” said when the possibility of making a because we have to watch Keanu jargon if you choose to and simply make it more cultural and it’s going to be Manisha Gupta, sophomore finance and trilogy was announced. Not as much Reeves actually try to act). There are enjoy the eye candy fight scenes. more informative.” international studies major. “It keeps us excitement as when George Lucas only two real fight scenes that take By the third movie, the lack of those Performers see the performance as a saturated.” announced he would be making place in the matrix. fight scenes and the thickness they great way to introduce Asian culture to “People should come out to the show three more Star Wars movies, but The first happens at the beginning lay the philosophy on makes it tough the community in a variety of ways. because it’s the Asian community at The Matrix geek base did not have of the movie, which gives hope to for anyone that does not (a) know “As a Vietnamese person, I think it’s Virginia Tech showing their cultural back- as many years to develop as the Star the resurrection of the trilogy, but anything about religion or (b) like to important to show people what is the grounds in eye-catching dances and acts,” Wars geek base did (which I say with the scene is relatively short and is think really enjoy this movie. Vietnamese culture through music, fash- said the President of Vietnamese Student the utmost respect being a huge Star not followed until the final battle If you are a deep thinker, you will ion and dancing,” said Lan-Chi Than, Association Hieu Pham, a junior busi- Wars geek myself). between Neo and Agent Smith that probably enjoy “Revolutions.” a sophomore finance and international ness information systems and marketing Then, earlier this year, “The everyone knows is coming. This If you just liked the original studies major. major. Matrix Reloaded” came out. It was leaves a lot of relatively boring Zion because it was a good action movie “We are dancing to a real Vietnamese “Those of non-Asian ethnicity have lots so-so. Why was it so-so? Because time in between. and are expecting similar, you prob- song and the dancers wear an ao dai, to gain from coming out to the cultural by making two more movies, the I understand that the movie is ably won’t. which is a traditional dress,” said Than show because it’s a learning experience of Wachowski brothers had to expand deeply rooted in religion (and a great The AASU is the governing body for the major cultures of Asia.” the plot into something grander, but number of religions in that) and that Jason Bayer writes movie reviews for Asian-American student organizations at The show begins at 6 p.m. and it is free they did by spending too much time the first movie is about birth and new the Collegiate Times. Virginia Tech. and open to the public.
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EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL BOARD JEREMY DOEHNERT Jeremy Doehnert, Tiffany Hoffman, MANAGING EDITORS A.J. Mandracchia, Rajan Nanavati, TIFFANY HOFFMAN Kumar Malhotra, Robert Drake, A.J. MANDRACCHIA Eleanor Hopson, Kate Lynch, OPINIONS OPINIONS EDITOR KATE LYNCH Bryan Nieder EDITORIAL ASSISTANT COMMENTARY BRYAN NIEDER PDA should be kissed good&bye Binge drinking problem exaggerated another’s eyes with, not love, but lust! Other European definitions of of students were “bingers”. Bryan Nieder Third and goal, which means bring Kris Hassinger binge drinking also contrast greatly Another motive for inflating in the Jenna Jameson soundtrack with America’s. A recent Swedish drinking statistics is to garner large because someone is going to score. study, for example, defines a binge sums of money from the government Should sex be legal in public? Some rely on groups like the B-52s or Henry Wechsler, a professor as the consumption of half a bottle in order to do research on this so- Probably — if you are pretty. Lionel Ritchie to croon “their song,” at Harvard University, coined of spirits or two bottles of wine on called epidemic. For example, Texas Should mouth sex be legal in but this pair decided the Tech march- America’s current definition of binge the same occasion. Similarly, a study Tech was recently given a grant from public? ing band had the tune to match their drinking — five beers in one sitting in Italy found consuming an average the National Institutes of Health to This is where the true debate comes tastes. for a male or four for a female. This of eight drinks a day was considered study the role of social networks in into the public forum. Perhaps, I should The male got that look in his eye ridiculous notion has led the public normal drinking, not bingeing. the development of heavy drinking. use the euphemistic term “kissing,” and curled his lips, mouthing “wa oh, to view college students as out of A study of estimated blood alco- Two years and $87,076 later they but the fact remains public displays wa oh” as the graphic ending to the control drunks. hol concentrations of so-called binge came up with their astonishing find- of affection, or PDA, have invaded line crescendos, his waist followed Concerned parents and lawmak- drinkers using a survey of 500 young ing: people who spend time with our campus and visual path and suit in a move which suggested he ers have pushed for the funding adults ages 18-24 revealed 63 percent heavy drinkers are more likely to should be shunned as an acceptable was trying to crush a rogue fly that of anti-alcohol campaigns across of the bingers did not reach a BAC of drink. Money well spent. practice. had landed on the girlfriend’s belt campuses nationwide. However, it .10 percent or higher and 48 percent It is unethical to artificially inflate Maybe a stint of warm days usher- buckle. has been shown repeatedly that try- did not reach a BAC of .08 percent or statistics in this way. ing in less clothing and tanning sunrays Do not misunderstand this to mean ing to get people to join most of us, higher. In other words, almost half of Furthermore, it is ridiculous to are to blame for the sexual awakening. PDA is not acceptable in all facets of just doesn’t work. You can’t solve a those binge drinkers were still able try and push diversity and affirma- Maybe it is drugs in schools. I’m no sci- life. problem that is merely a figment of to legally drive. tive action measures on universities entist, but I’m sure television has some- I turn on the television and can see someone’s imagination. As The New York Times observed, based on the surveys and arbitrary thing to do with it. Ashton and Demi making out — quality Laurence Goldman, dean of stu- such bingers might very well have statistics created by some Harvard The whole PDA issue first begins PDA. They publicly display their affec- dents at Oxford University, says in no measurable blood alcohol con- crackpot. in middle school, when the principal tion because they know it is quality, so Western Europe, student drinking is tent, because the typical college Because of the damage caused comes down on the students for pecks much they do it in front of Bruce and treated as a normal part of student social event lasts about six or seven by exaggerating the extent of heavy on the cheek in front of pre-algebra the kids. Even Demi’s daughters are life, not as a problem. hours, according to their research. drinking, 21 higher education asso- class, claiming, “kissing has no place in aware of the hotness of their mom’s “We treat our students as adults In light of all this, perhaps the ciations have called for a stop to the the hallways and has nothing to do with PDA. who run their own lives. It’s not our five-beer mark should not be consid- inappropriate use of the term binge. mathematics.” However, Blacksburg PDA includes place to ban drinking … It would ered bingeing, but rather the point at The National Institute on Alcohol This, of course, is obvious because two parties usually neither very attrac- likely have the wrong results if we which people become entertaining. Abuse and Alcoholism has consis- everyone knows it is taboo to kiss in tive nor famous. tried.” It is unlikely the current definition tently rejected Henry Wechsler’s the hall and any math major knows Having a mustache and hiking British universities say they don’t will fall out of favor any time soon. misleading definition of binge, how little action is associated with their boots does not imply the PDA ses- have the same definition of bingeing Many researchers have a vested as does the federal government’s subject. sion is mature or going to take the that Americans do. The reason for interest in inflating the extent of Higher Education Center on Alcohol However, apparently the no-PDA action to new heights — it implies this is not because the British drink binge drinking. Stories of drinking and Other Drug Abuse. policy is not working, as every 16-year- vomiting and a kick to ones genitals less; on the contrary, they put us to epidemics make dramatic headlines Scare tactics such as these are old kid in America has participated in a to relieve the pain of having to view shame. However, they have differ- selling more publications. actually counter-productive; it turns menage a trois at some point in his or it. ent criteria for what is considered In addition, they cause the out the most effective way to reduce her young life. I’d rather watch Wolf Blitzer PDA-it- bingeing. author to be showered with public- alcohol abuse is simply to tell the Virginia Tech students carry up with Bea Arthur than be subjected It is defined along the lines of the ity and swell the budgets of alcohol truth and make sure young people on this PDA tradition, as author- to heavy petting from some unknown physicians’ definition: an extended awareness and prevention groups. undersatnd the facts. ity figures step to the wayside and clods. period of time (at least two days) Reporting 44 percent of college stu- Like it or not, alcohol is one of hte hormones continue spawning in the As we go to a technical school, per- during which a person repeatedly dents binge gives Wechsler press cornerstones of Blacksburg’s econo- veins. haps students should treat their public becomes intoxicated and gives up attention, TV appearances and high- my. Let’s all do our part and head to Tech sporting events do not help the love as such. his or her usual activities and obliga- ly paid speaking engagements. hte pub for a pint. situation. Robotically shaking hands, walking tions in order to become intoxicated. Imagine the disinterest if he used I hardly feel it is appropriate or rel- shoulder to shoulder, with no hand Surely five beers would not be suf- the physicians’ definition of bingeing Kris Hassinger is a rugular columnist evant to chant a “stick it in” mantra as holding or kissing until behind closed ficient to accomplish such a feat. and reported one-half of one percent for the Collegiate Times. the football team inches toward scoring doors. a touchdown. Only rich, famous people or very This only provokes PDA proponents attractive people should be allowed to and the gyrating motions accompanying display affection publicly. Letters to the Editor the cheer only heighten the sexuality of I will continue to stay indoors with a game full of 400-pound sweaty, hairy the shades drawn. men. At one game, a couple seated a few Bryan Nieder is the editorial assistant Noise: more than Television stigma rows ahead of me began staring into one for the Collegiate Times. ear pollution unfounded
Noise is any unwanted and uncontrolled sound. A When I purchased the television I was not buying a quiet, peaceful life is the goal of millions who have their false idol or a symbol; I was buying a medium for convey- lives disrupted, irritated and even destroyed by aggres- ing any type of information I choose. sive people who enjoy making disturbingly loud noise. There is no inherently greater value gained from People have little control over what goes into their ears printed media opposed to visual or audible forms. In fact, and cannot turn off someone else’s music or ear-splitting a printed description of an event or object is often a much motorcycle noise that can sometimes be heard for over a poorer means of communication than an image; though mile. cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words. Many people today seem to enjoy amplified music By focusing on only the negative aspects of available and actively pursue sending their sound into the public programming one misses the wealth of educational and domain. intellectually challenging programs and movies also avail- They spend thousands of dollars on equipment and do able. One could just as easily condemn print as trivial by not care what effect it has on others. They see it as their merely using supermarket tabloids and romance novels as right. I think the atmosphere is the common property of examples of the craft. everyone and no one has a right to inject their noise into The notion that printed media at its core is anything the common domain any more than smoke pollution can more than entertainment is also absurd. Reading for some be allowed. sort of self-actualization alone is non-existent. We read I have noticed many arguments and hostilities are gen- fiction as entertainment; we read non-fiction because of erated by noise complaints. This noise-generated hostility some interest in the subject at hand, not merely to gain commonly erupts into violence and occasionally murder. knowledge. Police all over the world are continually involved in The works of Shakespeare and James Joyce, though millions of conflicts caused by noise in every area of challenging and stimulating, are nothing more than enter- the world. Noise is a major social problem that can be tainment and an alternate reality dramatized as much as minimized by effective law enforcement and, better yet, the most contrived reality show on television. common courtesy. Sdangerous and vulgar by much of the elite in the time I restate: people who make noise are aggressive people period. Such condemnation of a means of communication with little regard for the happiness and quality of life of is merely the modern day expression of the same type of those around them. elitism.
Chris Hale Brian Scott senior, economic graduate student, wood science and forest products
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▪ The Carpet Bag Yet, what brought many but also the dream and disil- impression upon many students. students to the show last night lusionment of the people who “(The actors’) energy held my worldwide contest Theatre Company was not only the renown of the once lived that dream as they attention the whole time,” said Theater Company for its socially- try to pass on that same feeling Brad McCullough, a freshman by Jessica Pritchard originality and the ability to brought a mix of theat- charged themes and original per- to the next generation. The show engineering major. McCullough Staff Writer work with your team. rics and modern poetry formances, but also mere curios- dealt with the also said how the This contest is one of the to the stage ity. A few students admitted that difficulty that actors expressed This Saturday, Radford most renowned programming apart from the unorthodox title, comes from try- I want to see the themselves University will host the contests in the world. The not many knew what the show ing to connect “ helped make a Association for Computing competition draws the cream by Eliot Kriviski would be about, only knowing one generation whole slam poetry connection to Machinery International of the crop amongst computer Features Editor that it would be a practice in a to the next, the experience. (These) the audience and Collegiate Programming Contest. geniuses. “(The competition) is different type of art form. old unwilling to artists have passion, get their point Teams from all over the world very exciting,” said Joe Gleason, It wasn’t slam poetry, and “I want to see the whole slam admit they have across. will participate in this contest a junior computer science major. it certainly wasn’t an opera. poetry experience,” said Laura become old, and thatʼs what I love Other audience to essentially solve a semester’s “It is really the highlight of my It was the Carpet Bag Theatre Devlin, a junior interdisciplinary and the young to see.” members thought worth of computer program- semester. I like the fact that I can Company’s melding of tradition- studies major. “(These) artists hesitant to take that the mix of ming in one afternoon. compete on the level of the best al theatrics and contemporary have passion, and that’s what I the reigns of the theatrical styles This year, Virginia Tech is programming students that the rhyming into a hybrid of dramat- love to see.” future. Laura Devlin was a necessary sending five teams to compete, region or even the world has. In ic energy known as “Swopera,” Devlin also said that she was The actual component for where each team is simply called, short, I love it.” or “Spoken Word Opera.” interested in seeing what social format of the junior, interdisciplinary the company to “Virginia Tech Team 1-5.” “If you know you’re good at Through the joint efforts of a topics and issues that the troupe play was hard studies major bring their top- “We know exactly what to something — anything at all — few organizations on campus, would present in the show. to describe. The ics and race and expect in terms of the problems you want to learn just how good from the Black Student Alliance The narrative of “Swopera” cast at some society home. and format, but it is still a very you are. Am I just above average, to the Office of Multicultural centered on a group of people points engaged in traditional the- Cristin Coles, a senior sociol- competitive event and the com- or am I world class? We know Affairs, the Carpet Bag Theatre who live in an undesignated atrical drama, only to jump into ogy major and president of the petition from other schools is we’re good, but how good? Time Company brought its collective ‘hood’ of America. The family hip-hop/soul musical numbers, BSA, thought that the company always improving from year to to find out,” Gleason said. talents in the form of “Swopera” has inherited not only a family all the while conversing in the did a good job with bringing year,” said Greg Grothaus, a first One of the sponsors of this last night to an almost filled restaurant that was once the cul- poetic language of slam poetry. its message of social and racial year Master’s student in com- contest is IBM; hence they get Haymarket Theatre in Squires tural center of its community The uncanny yet compel- issues in a different way. puter science. first dibs on those students who Student Center. during the civil rights movement, ling mixture of genres made an She was also pleased to see “Two things take up the bulk really excel in each tournament. that a youth group from the of the time: breaking down a “Having been involved with Dumas Theatre Company from problem into pieces that are Virginia Tech’s team for a few Roanoke was present in the audi- small enough to keep in your years now, I can definitely say ence. head, and debugging code once that it is a bonus when talking “I think it’s great to see the you’ve written it,” said Kevin with employers,” Grothaus said. younger kids here, I’m not sure Ferguson, a senior math major. “Not only does being involved what kind of theatre they’ve Tech has placed first or second in something like this show per- already been exposed to, but just over the last 20 years, and in the sonal talent, it also demonstrates like a college audience, it’s good last 10 years they have placed that you are truly interested in to broaden their horizons,” Coles predominantly first. the subject you are studying.” said. “We plan on Virginia Tech Although Tech has formed a The Carpet Bag Theatre Team 1 winning this year,” said great reputation as one of the Company is a non-profit, pro- Sallie Henry, coach of Tech’s five outstanding teams involved, fessional theatre company teams. very few students on campus are that picks a diverse group of “We are asked to participate aware of their accomplishments. actors, writers, and musicians in international contests almost “Most people at Tech have to create and perform original every year,” Henry said. never heard of this competition. I shows, from regular plays to In order to be eligible for the find this odd since we usually do musicals. international contests, each team very well in the region. I would Yet to Takiyah Amin, a third must place first or second in its expect the Computer Science year masters student in the- region. There are a total of 30 Department to publicize it more atres administration, it was regions world-wide. Each team and use it as a selling point for Company’s creation method that is made up of three students, Tech,” Gleason said. made her confident in the actors’ generally two undergraduates Hopefully Tech will host one ability to connect with the audi- and one graduate, led by their of the contests in the near future, ence. coach. They are given anywhere especially if the teams do well at “(They) create meaningful from six to eight programming this year’s competition. artwork with the community, problems to complete in a matter Tech will have to keep its ANABELLE OMBAC/SPPS Amin said. of five hours on only one com- fingers crossed for the 2004 “They present stories and puter. Not only are the problems World Finals are being held The actors portrayed various themes, such as the struggle of different generations trying to other people’s lives, which geared towards programming this spring in Prague, Czech understand each other. makes it more real.” knowledge, but they encourage Republic. CMAs honor deceased Cash
by John Gerome him 16 career CMA awards. Willie Nelson, was nominated Associated Press Vince Gill, who hosted the for best song, single, music show, holds the record with 18. video and vocal event. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — “Thank you, Alan Jackson, Keith, whose other hits Johnny Cash wasn’t wild about I’m glad I can help your strug- include “I Wanna Talk About the video for his rendition of gling career,” Buffett said. “It Me,” “Who’s Your Daddy,” and the song “Hurt” the first time was about 31 years ago I came “Courtesy of the Red, White & he saw it, said his daughter, to this town to pursue my Blue,” has long been a popular Kathy Cash. musical madness. I never won choice for nominations. But “He wasn’t sure he liked it at anything for anything and it’s despite his multi-platinum first, then he kept watching it great to do it here.” sales success, he’s won only and he said, ‘You know, that is “Thank you, Jimmy. No one CMA award, male vocalist a good video,’” she said of her problem,” Jackson said. of the year in 2001. late father. Martina McBride got the The Dixie Chicks also were Cash won the Country Music nod for female vocalist of the shut out. The group was Association’s video of the year year over Dolly Parton, Patty nominated for vocal group and award Wednesday night for Loveless, Alison Krauss and album of the year for “Home.” “Hurt.” He also won single of Terri Clark. Cash, who died Sept. 12 the year for the song and album “I’m so honored to be in at age 71 of complications of the year, giving him his first this category,” McBride said. from diabetes, won all but CMA award since 1969 and “Dolly Parton, my God, she’s one award he was nomi- tying him with Alan Jackson for my female vocalist of the year nated for: vocal event of the most wins during the night. every year.” year. Jackson won three awards, Toby Keith led all nomi- “It’s amazing my father had including vocal event of the nees with seven but was shut such a life that he could expose year for his hit duet with Jimmy out. Keith was nominated for himself and still never lose his Buffett, “It’s Five O’Clock best entertainer, male vocal- dignity and his charm,” said Somewhere.” Jackson also won ist, and album of the year for Cash’s son John Carter Cash, male vocalist of the year and “Unleashed.” “Beer For My who accepted the awards with entertainer of the year, giving Horses,” a collaboration with Kathy Cash. Friday, November 7, 2003 Collegiate Times Page 7 Sports Tech looks to tame the Panthers
by Rajan Nanavati victory over the Hurricanes) or even contain Panthers wide “We’re going everywhere Sports Editor and getting on (to the Pittsburgh receiver Larry Fitzgerald, touted (Fitzgerald) is,” Beamer joked game),” said Virginia Tech head as a Heisman trophy candidate about covering Fitzgerald. Talk about a roller-coaster coach Frank Beamer. “There’s a and the best wide receiver in “Hopefully the guy that’s sup- three weeks. Virginia Tech lot riding on (this game).” college football. At 6’3 and 250 posed to be with him will be fans went from booking flights With the possible BCS bowl lbs, Fitzgerald has out-muscled right there.” and purchasing tickets in New berth at stake in early November, opposing secondaries en route Like last year, Tech comes into Orleans for the Sugar Bowl to ESPN Gameday will be broad- to catching 16 touchdown passes the game with a few key injuries. complete mourning after Tech cast from Pittsburgh, represent- in just eight games this season. Linebacker Mikal Baaqee will be lost to West Virginia University, ing the game as the marquee Analysts and opposing play- limited at linebacker as he suf- to sharing visions of going to match up of the week. ers around the country have fers from a shoulder injury. Tight either the Orange or Fiesta The Panthers offense is among already touted Fitzgerald as the end Keith Willis will also proba- Bowls after convincingly defeat- the most potent in the Big East, best player in the nation, even bly not play because of an ankle ing the previously second- but presents a much different though he is just a sophomore. injury. Receiver Chris Shreve ranked Miami Hurricanes last challenge than the one Miami The task of covering Fitzgerald and defensive end Darryl Tapp Saturday evening. gave Tech’s defense. Pittsburgh and the rest of the Panthers both come into the game banged If the law of “what goes up quarterback Rod Rutherford wide receivers will be made that up, but should be ready to go for must come down” really holds ranks as the top passing quar- much more difficult because of the game. true, then the Hokies should be terback in the conference over cornerback DeAngelo Hall’s sus- Regarding the question on the on high alert for their contest Miami’s Brock Berlin. pension for the first half of this minds of many Tec fans, quar- this Saturday when they take The Pittsburgh receivers are Saturday’s game. Hall was sus- terback Bryan Randall, coming on the University of Pittsburgh much bigger and not quite as pended because of an on-field off two sub par performances, Panthers. fast as the diminutive speed- altercation he had in the Hokies’ will be the starter against the The Panthers are ranked 21st sters of Miami’s receiving corps, victory over the University of Panthers. in the nation, but actually sit in but they will certainly present Miami. Cornerbacks Eric Green The amount of playing time first place in the Big East stand- problems for a fast but relatively and Vincent Fuller will start for Marcus Vick will receive will be ings, since they have not lost a vertically-challenged Tech sec- the Hokies, who plan to use an in-game decision based upon single game in conference play ondary. free safety Jimmy Williams at Randall’s play. STAFF/SPPS this season. However, the biggest chal- cornerback as well, along with Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m., “I think the major thing with lenge Tech will face from the getting redshirt freshman Brian and the game will be nationally Defensive end Cols Colas (99) and the Tech defensive line us right now is getting past (the Panthers will be trying to stop McPherson some playing time. televised on ESPN. must put pressure on Pitt quarterback Rod Rutherford. Hokie pride means soccer support too, not just football
Our soccer team is having an amazing because they love the game. play at the level our team plays at, it’s Jana Renn season and they deserve just as much How many of you have heard of hard not to like them or the sport they’re support from us as the football team Bobby O’Brien? I’m sure if I asked the playing. does. Head coach Oliver Weiss’ Hokies same question about Kevin Jones or Plus, for all you ladies out there that Last weekend, many of us Virginia are ranked No. 2 in the Big East and No. DeAngelo Hall, I’d get a much different may not know anything about soccer, the Tech students spent our Sunday recover- 23 in the country for their excellent play. response. way our team looks in their uniforms is ing from a wild weekend that included Last Saturday marked the first time Well, O’Brien has scored 10 goals this reason enough to go watch, if you catch upsetting the Miami Hurricanes in Lane our football team has knocked off a top season for Tech. To put this into perspec- my drift. Internet Stadium. 10 team in years. However, our soccer tive, the team as a whole has scored 45. If you aren’t convinced yet, maybe you Many of us dedicated most of our team has knocked off two top 10 teams Yes, O’Brien has scored almost one- need to know the games are free. That’s Made Easy! Saturday evening to the Hokies by show- this season in Rutgers and St. John’s. fourth of the entire team’s goals this sea- right; you can go watch these talented ing our support during “The Walk,” cre- The exciting win over St. John’s took son. I would say that’s pretty impressive athletes play for no cost at all. You might LocalNet’s Unlimited Internet access ating an atmosphere in the stadium sure place right here at Tech, but did you for an athlete in any sport. even walk away with a poster or a free PER $ MONTH! to damage eardrums and celebrating the attend? The way the team goes about win- T-shirt. 9.95 No Credit Card huge win downtown. As much as I hate to admit it, I wasn’t ning is also amazing. Their focus on the So, for all of you out there who claim Required! Well, our football team is away this there. In fact, the only soccer game I’ve field, even when they’re losing, is much to be true Hokie fans, join me in proving SETUP SOFTWARE Saturday, so we shouldn’t need as much taken in this year was Tuesday night’s greater than any team I’ve ever seen play. this claim. makes connecting fast & easy! recovery time Sunday. Therefore, we will 7-1 bashing of Liberty. These guys never give up, and it makes Go out and cheer on the men’s soccer FIVE email boxes, Webmail, all have the energy to go out and sup- After watching Tuesday’s game, I’m them fun to watch. team Sunday and show Weiss’ boys you Instant Messaging and more! port another top 25 team we have on upset with myself for not taking the time I know my rant makes me sound care about them just as much as you do campus. to support our team all season. like the world’s greatest soccer fan, but Frank Beamer’s boys. Maybe our sup- Immediate Access - Sign Up Online Yes, the Hokie men’s soccer team Much like our football team, these I’m not. I’ve never really even liked the port can lead them to a Big East title. www.localnet.com plays a quarterfinal game of the Big East guys put their whole hearts out on the sport. Jana Renn is the sports assistant for the Championships against Providence at 1 field. They don’t get nearly enough rec- However, when a bunch of guys who LocalNet SM 382-4873 Collegiate Times. p.m. Sunday at the Tech Soccer Stadium. ognition for it, but they do it anyway are good at what they do go out and RELIABLE INTERNET ACCESS SINCE 1994 AVON Opportunity
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▪ The Virginia Tech regular season game for the going into tournament play is to anyone in the Big East.” Hokies, in which they defeated really what every team aims Even if the Hokies don’t menʼs soccer team will the Friars 1-0 thanks to a Bobby for,” Weiss said. “We should win the Big East Tournament, look to win its first O’Brien penalty kick more than be feeling confident and that an at-large bid for the NCAA halfway through the second we can play with any team we tournament is still very much a conference champion- half. face.” possibility. That game was the exclama- If the Hokies “Based on ship this weekend tion point on a great season can get past the our strength of for a Hokie team that has had familiar faces This is great for schedule, we by Nick Vranas a huge impact on the Tech soc- of the Friars, “the program, could be in the Staff Writer cer program, said head coach they will go to tournament Oliver Weiss. Storrs, Conn., especially since this already. After completing their best “This is great for the pro- to face the win- is our last year in the However, we regular season in Big East gram, especially since this is our ner of the match Big East.” don’t want to Conference history, the No. last year in the Big East,” Weiss between third- depend on that,” 23 Virginia Tech men’s soccer said. “Being on our way out and seeded Notre Weiss said. team is looking to capture the proving that we’re competitive Dame and the “We just need Big East Tournament champi- in one of the top two or three sixth-seeded Oliver Weiss to win and not onship. conferences is big and it proves Connecticut Menʼs Soccer head coach have to worry The Hokies return to the that (Tech soccer) is for real.” Huskies in the about getting an eight-team tournament for the The Hokies come into the semi-finals. Tech at-large berth. first time since 2001 after finish- postseason on a hot streak. lost to both the However, we ing second out of 13 teams and They’ve won three straight Fighting Irish and the Huskies do want to see the dominant going 7-3 in conference play. games and six out of their last at home this year. teams in the minor confer- Tech will face the seventh- seven games, including a victo- “Although I would have liked ences win their automatic seeded Providence College ry over now No. 4 in the nation to have more time between bids.” Friars at 1 p.m. Sunday at the and Big East top seed St. John’s games against Providence, I If the Hokies were to make ALLISON JARNIGAN/SPPS Tech Soccer Stadium for the University. give us a good chance,” Weiss the NCAA tournament, it quarterfinals. The game will be “Playing great at the end of said. “However, if we don’t would be the first time in Tech Tech midfielder Peer Rogge (10) will help lead the men’s a rematch of the final Big East the year and playing your best bring our ‘A’ game we will lose soccer history. soccer team in post season play. Steroid probe taps Montgomery
by Rob Gloster and U.S. shot putter Kevin Toth naed to testify, does not mean Associated Press and 1,500-meter runner Regina an athlete is a target of the Jacobs were among those who probe. SAN FRANCISCO — The testified last week. BALCO also is at the center world’s fastest man, Tim Dozens of other athletes, of an investigation by anti-dop- Montgomery, appeared including baseball’s Barry ing agencies into the newly Thursday before a grand jury Bonds and Jason Giambi, boxer discovered steroid THG. investigating a lab supplying Shane Mosley and several NFL An unidentified coach who some top athletes with nutri- players, also have been subpoe- turned in a syringe contain- tional supplements. naed. ing THG said he got the sub- Federal officials have refused All have been customers stance from Conte, a charge he to discuss the scope of the grand of the Bay Area Laboratory denies. jury’s proceedings. Two sources Co-Operative. An attorney for At least five athletes already familiar with the probe told The BALCO founder Victor Conte have tested positive for THG, Associated Press this week that said his client is the target of including Jacobs, Toth and the grand jury is focusing on the grand jury probe. European sprinter Dwain drug use by athletes as well as Montgomery, 28, who set the Chambers. possible tax evasion by the lab, world record of 9.78 seconds One of the sources who BALCO. in 2002 and is the boyfriend of spoke to the AP on condition Montgomery, the world Olympic sprinting champion of anonymity said the grand record-holder for the 100 Marion Jones, did not comment jury is “looking at at least five meters, was among the latest Thursday. different drugs — steroids, track and field star to appear His agent, Charlie Wells, also hormones, THG, modafinil, before the panel. U.S. sprinter was there and declined to com- EPO.” Chryste Gaines, a 1996 Olympic ment. Conte and his attorneys did relay gold medalist, also went An appearance before the not respond to an e-mail seek- before the grand jury Thursday, grand jury, or being subpoe- ing comment. Got Lake?
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This is week ten of the 2003 CT sports picks. Check out www.collegiatetimes.com for more of the staff’s sports picks —including those on staff whose Adam Aaron Bryan Robert Zoe A.J. Tim Rajan Kumar Tiffany Eleanor Jeremy picks failed to make the Abramson Blackwell Nieder Drake Mathias Mandracchia Howlett Nanavati Malhotra Hoffman Hopson Doehnert cut this week. Associate Sports Associate Editorial Photo Copy Managing Layout Sports Sports Managing Photo Editor in Editor News Editor Assistant Editor Editor Editor of Design Designer Editor Editor Editor Editor Chief NFL Washington @ Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Washington Washington Seattle Washington Seattle Seattle Washington Seattle Tampa Bay @ Carolina Tampa Bay Carolina Tampa Bay Carolina Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Tampa Bay Houston @ Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Cincinnati Houston Cincinnati Houston Cincinnati Cincinnati Houston Cincinnati Miami @ Tennessee Miami Tennessee Miami Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Miami Minn. @ San Diego Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota San Diego San Diego Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Cleveland @ KC Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City NY Jets @ Oakland NY Jets NY Jets Oakland NY Jets Oakland NY Jets Oakland NY Jets NY Jets NY Jets NY Jets NY Jets Buffalo @ Dallas Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Buffalo Dallas Buffalo Dallas Buffalo Baltimore @ St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Baltimore St. Louis St. Louis Baltimore St. Louis Baltimore St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Philly @ Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Philadelphia Philadelphia Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay NCAA Virginia Tech @ Pitt. Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech VirginiaTech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Texas A&M @ Okla. Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Mich. St. @ Ohio St. Ohio State Ohio State Michigan St. Michigan St. Ohio St. Ohio St. Michigan St. Ohio St. Ohio St. Ohio State Ohio St. Michigan St. Tennessee @ Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Mississippi @ Auburn Auburn Auburn Mississippi Mississippi Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Auburn Mississippi Auburn Auburn Texas @ Oklahoma St. Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Okla. State Okla. State Okla. State Okla. State Okla. State Okla. State S. Carolina @ Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas S. Carolina Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas UCLA @ Wash. State UCLA Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State Wash. State WVU @ Boston College West Virginia West Virginia Boston Coll. Boston Coll. West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia Boston Coll. West Virginia Boston Coll. Boston Coll.
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Overall Record 118-62 110-70 109-71 109-71 109-71 108-72 107-73 107-73 107-73 106-74 105-65 105-65 Last Week 13-7 11-9 13-7 13-7 13-7 11-9 13-7 12-8 10-10 8-12 11-9 9-11 Congrats men’s Syracuse What’s the deal Alright men’s Sorry to leave Off in Dallas I got worms. Shout out to Don’t even get Aaron, I moved Thanks Rajan Yeeeehaaaw! I’m soccer and Miami with football? soccer, you’ve you behind - be back the #1 team in me started on farther down for basically do- in Dallas, not car- Football: I’m down...one more You don’t use screwed me ev- Rajan- I’m Sunday! the Co-Rec B the Redskins.... this week, but ing my picks ing about sports proud, do it again pay-back game your feet! ery other week, moving on up! League, Team VA Tech, didn’t mark my words, picks. Go Hokies! Comments left! Storming I got the magic don’t let me PSCI..... see that one I won’t be under the fi eld was schtick. down now!! Fitzgerald can’t coming last you long. awesome, minus carry Kevin week... the dogs in the Jones’ jock! end zone.
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