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the Rice Thresher Vol. LXXXIX, Issue No. 2 SINCE 1916 Friday, August 24, 2001 Martel plans change Spring housing plan still under discussion

by Rachel Rustin Holly Hall and attempt to renegoti- THRKSHER EDITORIAL STAFF ate the penalty. In April, Ditman said about $35,000 would be required if The beginning of next semester the leases were extended beyond may find Martel College students Dec. 31. living in their new college building, On Monday, Martel President in a hotel room or on a friend's dorm Alice Hill sent an e-mail to the Martel room floor. listserv, which included minutes of The move-in date for Martel has a meeting between herself, Martel been pushed back to Jan. 28 be- Masters Arthur and Joan Few, Vice cause of damage to the construction President for Student Affairs Zenaido site caused by Tropical Storm Camacho, Ditman, as well as others. Allison. The flooding from the June The minutes stated there were storm caused extensive damage to two options for housing Martel stu- electrical and mechanical systems. dents until Jan. 28; "Adopt-A- Housing and Dining Director Martelian" or putting Martel stu- Mark Ditman said Martel students dents up at a local hotel. will need to find housing with other Ditman said students should be students if the delay period is short. able to design a plan that is most In case the delay is longer than two convenient for them, even if it is not ROB GADDI/THRESHER weeks, Ditman has been negotiat- the most cost-effective. Ditman said ing with nearby hotels as a place for the Martel and administration lead- Carting away a victory Martelians to stay. If the delay is ership would reevaluate any plan Wiess College fellow Tom Hayes, a junior, and Wiess co-fellow Andy Perez, a Hanszen College sophomore, going to be extremely long. Ditman after gauging Martelian's opinions. celebrate victory in the advisers' race during a mock Beer-Bike against Jones College. See Feature, Page 13. said Rice may extend the leases at See MARTEL, Page 8 Library project delayed indefinitely

by Leslie Liu derground," he wrote. "The pro- enough emotional confidence within THKESHER EDITORIAL STAFF posed library plan places a very large the faculty on the campus or among fraction of the collection under- the potential donors for the library Concern over underground stor- ground and that clearly must now be to make a convincing case that it's a age of books — heightened after reconsidered." robustly safe thing to do to put such Tropical Storm Allison caused bil- The memo also cites the diffi- a precious — and in some cases, lions of dollars of damage in the culty of raising funds for the new irreplaceable — resource in a poten- Houston area — has changed Rice's library in the current economic envi- tially hazardous situation." plans to build a new $130 million % ronment. Previous plans had called After the flood, Gillis said he took library building. for half the funding to be raised be- responsibility for contacting Board Last March, President Malcolm fore breaking ground on the con- of Trustees members to seek their Gillis announced plans to demolish struction. advice while Provost Eugene Levy Fondren Library and build a new "Fundraising is, of course, for all spoke with academic deans and fac- structure in its place, which was to charitable institutions and educa- ulty members. be completed as soon as 2005. tional institutions, more difficult "We looked exceedingly carefully The plans called for a structure now," Gillis said. However, Gillis said at our options and concluded that it Si •- .HNS*# built around a central walkway the he expects to be able to fulfill the was an appropriate time to step back width of the Sallyport connecting $500 million fundraising goal for the and rethink the library plans," Levy the academic quad and the informal "Rice: The Next Century" campaign said. "The deans were virtually uni- i courtyard south of the Student Cen- that ends in 2003. formly supportive of the changed ter. Much of the library's collection Although Gillis said the adminis- plan.... [and] the faculty with whom would have been kept in two under- tration remains dedicated to the idea I have spoken for the most part be- * i! ground levels. of building a new library, he could lieve that backing away from this On July 16, President Malcolm not say how the change in plans original plan and Setting up an op- Gillis announced in a memo to the would affect the timeline for its con- portunity to rethink the library Rice community that '"the recent struction. project was a good thing to do." flood, together with other consider- Provost Eugene Levy said after Levy said it's easy to understand ations, has required that we rethink the Houston flood, it became appar- why some people might want the the library project in several re- ent that the plan to store a vast col- plans to move forward. KATIE STREIT/THRESHER spects." lection of books underground would "I think everybody agreed that "The recent Houston flood expe- not garner much support. Fondren has some deficiencies — Walking on broken glass rience ensures at least a continuing "Frankly, from my perspective, aesthetic deficiencies, some func- A Lovett College adviser walked through a glass window during last- high level of anxiety both from the [the flood threat) is a technically tional deficiencies, some deficien- minute preparations for Orientation Week Saturday evening. campus community and from poten- solvable problem," Levy said. "[But] cies of capacity for the future. So the tial donors about placing books un- I'm not sure we could ever get See LIBRARY', Page 4 Training table moved to servery INSIDE kind of change would impact programming OPINION Page 3 by Olivia Allison Welcome back! _ significantly enough that it was necessary to Analyze the media THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF This is the Orientation Week issue of have that discussion with each college com- the Thresher, the first issue of the 2001-'02 Page 19 munity." A&E Training table, the athletes' dinner served academic year. A special O-Week section is A mom's killer performance at Sammy's Cafe, has been eliminated for this Ditman said although non-athletes will not included in this issue on Page 13. From be turned away from eating at the Hanszen semester in hopes of increasing interaction now, we will be publishing a Thresher every SPORTS Page 26 College commons between 7 and 8 p.m., more between athletes and other students in the Friday until Oct. 19. Looking forward to volleyball colleges. people eating at the later time will inhibit Have a good first week of school! Athletes will have the opportunity to eat in service. the colleges during the regular dinner time, "The serving staff won't turn anybody away, "He and Audrey, his wife, would show up for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Athletes who cannot eat dinner but what I'm hoping is that the students will Extended bookstore hours Rice athletic events - baseball, football, see that with some cooperation, it will make until after 7 p.m. will be able to eat food from The Campus Store's hours will be ex- basketball, volleyball. They would show up even the logistics work out a little better," Ditman in a blizzard if there were one in Houston. Of the new Wiess/Hanszen servery from 7 to 8 tended for the beginning of the semester. said. "If we get a surge of late diners who try to course we haven't had a blizzard in Houston in p.m. The Campus Store will be open Sunday, 5 eat at the training table, it will make it a little a long time, but if there were one, they would Housing and Dining Director Mark Ditman p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday through more difficult on everybody." be there." said the plan is temporary, and discussions Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Thurs- Ditman said that if many students support — President Malcolm Gillis, describing Wendel between the college presidents and H&D will day, the store will resume its normal hours. extending dinner, a longer dinner can be insti- Ley, for whose family the Student Center was continue throughout the fall semester. named. See Story, Page 4. "Rather than making a final change effective tuted in the spring, when five of the nine this fall semester, an interim solution evolved." colleges' food will be cooked in a servery. Coffeehouse is closed Weekend Weather Serveries, he said, are better equipped for a Ditman said. The Coffeehouse in the Student Center Friday longer mealtime. Ditman said the main issue requiring dis- will be closed until Sept. 3. when it will begin Sunny, 73-95 degrees "If the undergraduates decide they want to cussion is whether dinner should be extended with its regular hours: Monday through Saturday have a later meal hour and they do tend to eat to 8 p.m. at every college. Tnursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday. 8 a.m. Partly Sunnv. 74-96 decrees toward the end of the shift, the new kitchens Sunday "What we were looking at is extending the to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 8 p.m. to midnight. dinner hour later to eight in all the colleges, will support that effectively," Ditman said. Isolated Thunderstorms, 73-94 degrees Ditman said. "The college presidents felt that See SERVERY, Page 6 THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2001

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choose Getting decent housing VOll for Martelians favorite Students transferring to Martel College were assured numerous time&last year that the college would be ready for move in at the start UfA... TOO STRipey... TOO bRawnv.. TOO FLUFFY... of spring semester. However, the unfortunate flood damage to the construction site over the summer has postponed the estimated date of completion. Now it's time for the Martel leadership and the university to ensure that all Martelians are taken care of until their permanent home is ready for occupancy. The current plan, as explained in an e-mail by Martel President Alice Hill sent out to the Martel listserv, asks Martelians to find a friend willing to "Adopt-A-Martelian" by housing them in their -U residence, whether that be in a dorm room or an off-campus resi- ^~ > i'/' dence, for the two weeks until their college is ready (See Story, Page 1). ; There are several major concerns that need to be addressed in : this plan. TOO WOOLy. TOO Q-OOFy... TOO SHORT... TOO TaLL... Overcrowding students in rooms is always an inconvenience. Though it can be fun to have a new person around the first day, any Owl Weekend host can tell you that the situation gets old. And would the adopted Martelians have their own keys to the rooms just for two weeks? Or would students have to make sure to be home when their adopted friend needs to get in? The administration was clearly on the right track when they decided that there was a deadline for how long overcrowding is acceptable, but we believe the length they chose is far too long. In addition, we are concerned about some of the logistics of this plan — storing a TV in Hicks Kitchen will work fine, but where are Martelians supposed to keep their clothes, books and all the other possesions they need for two weeks? We understand that there is a substantial cost involved for the university if it decides to place the Martelians in a hotel or to extend TOO TaLK.3TIVe. TOO insensiTive... TOO bLonpe... TOO

THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001

Screaming from a soapbox Sober since the age of one Don't be lead astray by the big bad soundbyte Sidestepping the PC It was about 5:30. Just home from right after the definition of "Fair political leaders regarding his or work, I plopped on the couch for and Balanced" was changed to "Bi- her news station? The organization some early evening news cover- ased and Partial." Fairness and Accuracy in Report age: CNN, CNBC, MSNBC. Fox Now, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN and ing decried this as a blatant viola movement's two-step News. While running the Fox News are at war over tion of journalistic integrity. gamut of these cable the few million Ameri- Personally, I lost my faith in jour By now, it's no secret that many cruel joke and one that is merely in news outlets, I was forced cans that tune into cable nalistic integrity in the news a long people feel the spirit of political cor poor taste. Admittedly, there isn't a to ponder one question. news shows every night. time ago, and the Thresher still rectness has gone too far in this fail safe way to make such a distinc Where is Chandra -This is what I decry as hired me. I have a hard time seeing country. tion in every situation, but it doesn't Levy? the cause of the new newscasts as other than corpora To some extent, I un- need to be a complete On this particular day lows in cable journalism tions jockeying for more viewers derstand and share this guessing game either. I was pretty lucky. No today. These news net- and thus more moolah from adver sentiment. Driven by ei- For starters, it's usu new developments re- works are pulling the tisements. But that's me. My more ther desire to fit in or ally a safe bet that if we garding the case of lowest punches possible idealistic colleagues would say that guilt over the country's single out certain indi- Chandra Levy had sur- Catherine in an attempt to get you - there is a higher goal in journal- numerous past sins, viduals and make them faced, yet I found four out Adcock to glue yourself to their ism: informing the public of events Americans have mired the butt of, say, a racial of four major cable news station. Some of you ac- that affect them. themselves in a culture joke or a joke about in- networks covering her tually end up watching Unfortunately, reporting is im characterized by self ha- cest, those people will disappearance. it. possible without someone to re- tred, euphemistic lan take offense. And they, Little does CNN know that I Bad taste aside, this tight media port to. Which brings up another guage, social awkward would be justified in do- could care less about Gary Condit's market has brought to surface seri issue: News is boring! Only nerds ness and a paralyzing ing so — even if such a high school girlfriend's lawyer's ous issues of journalistic integrity. like me get excited over having fear of all things sexual. joke is intended only to thoughts. Yet there he was, being Regularly, Fox News is accused of both CSPAN and CSPAN 2. So, in Further, the surge in re make other people interviewed by Wolf Blitzer. And being a bastion of right wing rheto- the end, you have a situation where actionary lawsuits over the last de- laugh, the longer lasting effect is don't let anyone convince you that ric. Others see Fox News as a bal- journalistic integrity is often sacri- cade has only intensified this all that its target feels humiliated. the excitement of the name Wolf anced alternative to the leftist re- ficed to make news appealing to a pervasive paranoia. A slighdy more touchy aspect of Blitzer denotes any sort of ener- porting of CNN, or as some say, broad viewership. As unnecessary and dispiriting the PC vs. free speech issue is the getic qualities of this Santa Claus the Communist News Network. I News, just like everything else, as this PC movement is, however, question of a joke's larger subject look-alike news commentator. prefer the Chandra News Network. is a business, and you have to turn the recent backlash against it is matter. Some argue, for instance, To what degree can one still Run by Roger Ailes, formerly a a discriminating eye or) your news even more so. It started with the that it is unreasonable to complain respect television reporting after major GOP advisor, Fox News has sources. Knowing what's going on fairly moderate idea that the best when someone tells a sexually ex such an event? Honestly, my re been gaining viewers so fast that in the world around you is impor way to prevent political correctness plicit joke or uses foul language, from completely devouring our cul spect waned long ago, sometime it's seemingly caught CNN with its tant, but stay aware that one single provided no one is being specifi ture is through occasional celebra cally targeted for ridicule. I've seen between the November election pants down. More sprightly and news report will likely never con tions of tastelessness in jokes and this issue come up many times, and the Marc Rice pardon. energetic than CNN, Fox News also tain more than half the story. humor. usually with the result that those For this lack of quality in jour offers a forum more agreeable to Don't be a passive news con who do voice their objections are nalisticprogramming, I don't blame those with conservative viewpoints. sumer. If you really want to know In principle, I see nothing wrong dismissed as "whiners" and the big corporations or media con But don't worry, CNN is on the the truth, seek out two or three with this. If anything, I think a cer "prudes." glomerates. Rather, I'm pointing case, working as it as they can to news reports from more than one tain amount of bad taste in humor the finger at .you, America. reach new lows and attract more outlet. The newspapers in the col can be a good thing. Most of us Who is right in this situation? Just- a few years ago, dull and viewers. Newly appointed CNN leges are great for this. Even better know how liberating it can be to This is too absolute a question for laugh at a joke that would probably dependable CNN had a monopoly chairman Walter Isaacson recently is the Internet, where you can such a complex problem; it limits have offended us if it hadn't on the cable news market. How- met with high level GOP officials, search for articles on specific sub the possible solutions to (a) allow blindsided us with sheer outra ever, as soon as its coverage of the trying find a way to end the percep jects. ing everyone to say whatever they geousness. Tastelessness can even want—to hell with the thin-skinned Gulf War garnered sky high rat tion of a liberal bias in his network's The news isn't perfect, but that's be used i n the context of something people, or (b) enumerating "bad" ings, others jumped in the game. newscast. no excuse for being ill informed. more substantive, such as the take- words and "taboo" subjects that CNBC came first. Then there was How appropriate is it for the no prisoners sociopolitical com should never pass anyone's lips, MSNBC. Finally, "Fair and Bal chairman of a major news outlet to Catherine Adcock is a Martel College mentary of a standup comedian. lest they offend others. The former anced" Fox News was launched — be courting the opinions of major junior and opinion editor. Unfortunately, some people take choice gives carte blanche to the things too far. Instead of using po bullies of the world, while the latter litically incorrect rhetoric in the ser leans in the direction of curtailing Guest Column vice of something worthwhile such free speech. as social commentary, or as some Rather than go to either extreme, thing everyone can enjoy in terms I think we all should make an effort of jokes and comedy, these people to see things from other's perspec- Search for service that makes vou smile simply content themselves with be tives. If you want to enjoy off color ing mean and insensitive. humor, go for it, but before sharing For the past six years, I've been The relationships I developed Student Volunteer Program meet What's worse is that they know, it with those around you, consider something of a social service prosti- with many of them were priceless. ing or stop by the Community In at least subconsciously, that they whether they will enjoy it too. On tute; I'd pretty much do any volun I rejoiced at their triumphs and volvement Center to see what other can usually get away with it under a the flip side, if someone says some teei 'or social service struggled with them during the service opportunities you might en guise of humor and irony. Com thing you find objectionable, by all work. humps in the road. There joy. bined with the idea of free speech, means say so, but do it calmly and However, after ail was a lot of pain, but noth The students.who run RSVP and this provides them people with a civilly; flying off the handle only those years, I've finally ing was better than hear the people who work in the C1C two pronged defense against pot en encourages a backlash. found service work I am ing that someone's T cell have a lot of resources available to tial objections. They argue that they Ml this comes down to nothing truly in love with, and I'm count was up. or that help just about anyone find some- are exercising their right to self more than being considerate and ready to get exclusive. they'd found a job. The thing fun and rewarding. expression without censorship, and thinking before we open our This summer, 1 had an little successes were what Give it more than just one shot. that anyone who finds their words mouths. Political correctness need internship at a Houston really counted. Once you find something you love, cruel or insulting just needs to not even enter the equation. not for profit. At the last 1 enjoyed most of the you'll be glad you didn't give up. lighten up. minute, my supervisor service I had done in the Raj Wahi (Wiess 99) is a gradu Renee Renee Edlund is a Will Rice College Somewhere, there must like a asked me to work with past, but it took me a long ate student in chemisty. junior and RSVP Education Com distinguishing factor between a refugees who came to the Edlund time to find something I mittee Chair. United States with special could feel strongly about medical problems, most and fight hard for. often HIV. My experience has been unique. When refugees are accepted into Orientation Week Outreach Day, on The Rice Thresher, the official student newspaper at Rice University since 1916, is the United States, they receive three the Saturday following O Week, is the first service experience for many. published each Friday during the school year, months of assistance from the fed the Rice Thresher except during examination periods and holidays, eral government. My job was to co This makes it so upsetting to hear by the students of Rice University. ordinate something the government people claim that Outreach Day is didn't provide — medical appoint not worth the time, that they hated Editorial and business offices ar e located on the second floor of the Ley Student Center. 6100 ments and special needs programs their projects, or worse, that they Main St., MS524. Houston. TX 77005 1892. Phone for HIV positive refugees. Mean will never volunteer again. Leslie Liu, Robert Reichle Not every service experience is a Editors in Chief (713) 348 4801. Fax (713) 348 5238. E-mail: while, I was making contacts with [email protected]. Web page: http:// good one, just as the first day of a HIV service organizations in the www. ricethresher. org. Houston community. great class is often really boring. It was absolutely the most re- Outreach Day isn't about looking on Annual subscription rate: $50 domestic. $105 BACKPAGE warding experience of my life. a list, finding something that you're NEWS international. Nonsubscription rate, first copy absolutely sure is good for you, do- Olivia Allison. Editor Joe Garland. Editor free, second copy $4.11. Refugees come to America with El Hijo del Bandito. Acting Editor ing it, loving it and automatically Mark Berenson, Asst. Editor absolutely nothing, without English, Rachel Rustin, Asst. Editor developing a passion for it. 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I had to ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT opinion pieces represent solely the opinion of the t enough about to devote their lives explain to them that they are going Dalton Tomlin. Editor David Chien, Illustrator author. and careers to it Rather, everyone Adam Lazowska, Online Editor to die. It was a daily conversation I Angelo Zanola, Asst. Editor can find'something they enjoy do The Thresher \s a member of the Associated dreaded. BUSINESS ing once or twice a month that makes LIFESTYLES Collegiate Press and the Society of Professional However, once this was done, Corev E. Devine, Editor Shannon Scott, Business Manager a difference in someone's life. Robert Lee, Ads Manager Journalists. The Fhresheris an ACP All American things were much more upbeat. I newspaper. Helium makes the voice go high. If you don't find it at your first CALENDAR Lindsay Roemmich, Asst. Business Manager explained that they would receive Nitrous oxide makes vou flv. 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'-K5V& THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001 Student center donor dies by Mark Berenson by Mark Berenson Wallach, who led the Rice re- the lawsuit, which main goal, ac- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF cording to Wallach, is having the THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF searchers working on the SDMI public challenge, attended the DMCA deemed unconstitu- Wendel Ley, whose family gave Three Rice researchers, includ- conference. tional. the naming contribution for the ad- ing an undergraduate student, "It was wonderfully unevent- "The goal of the case is to get dition to the Rice Memorial Center, presented a paper Aug. 15 on ful," Wallach said. "It was certainly the DMCA thrown out, or at least died June 14. He was 91. breaking digital watermarks on one of the best attended presenta- have the most egregious parts of Ley, Rice class of 1932, was a MP3s after the recording indus- tions I've ever had." it thrown out," Wallach said. hurdler on the Rice track team, help- try formally assured the group Later that month, the defen- ing Rice bring home two Southwest they would not be sued. dants in the case filed a motion for Conference titles as a student. The group planned to present dismissal, to which Wallach and After graduating from Rice, he the findings in April but withdrew 'It was certainly one the other plaintiffs have filed re- became a successful land devel- the paper when the Recording In- sponses. The judge in the case is oper. dustry Artists of America said pre- of the best attended expected to rule on the motion for In the mid-1980s, Ley's children senting the information would vio- dismissal in mid-September. donated almost $1 million for the late federal law. presentations I've Wallach said the principle be- addition of the Ley Student Center Computer Science AssistantPro- hind the lawsuit is to eliminate a to the Rice Memorial Center. When THRESHER RLE PHOTO ever had.' Wendel Ley fessor Dan Wallach, Will Rice Col- chilling effect amongst research- other members of the Ley family lege junior Adam Stubblefield and — Dan Wallach ers, who could be afraid to publish learned that not enough funds had over the years. He was president of Benjamin Swartzlander (Computer Computer science assistant something for fear of repercus- been raised, they also contributed. the Rice Alumni Association, presi- Science '01) were part of a research professor sions, something which he has Together, the Ley family donated a dent of the "R" Association, mem- team led by computer scientists already experienced. total of $2 million. ber-at-large of the Rice University from Princeton University. Wallach said he was asked to At the dedication, the chairman Fund Council and a term member of The team is still engaged in the write a paper about the history of of the Rice Board of Governors in- the Rice Board of Governors. court battle against the RIAA, the Articles about this research copyright protection systems and troduced Ley and his wife, Audrey His service to Rice was recog- Secure Digital Music Initiative and have been published by The New how the systems have always been Moody Ley ('35), as "the two people nized in 1983, when he was awarded others. York Times, Reuters, the Associ- broken, but declined. and family with the most significant the Gold Medal for Distinguished The researchers sued these ated Press and CNET News, "That would be a very signifi- contribution." Service. groups in June, attempting to per- among others. Wallach said the cant amount of historical digging, In addition, Ley was a big supporter suade a federal court to rule that media's interest in the case con- trying to find the people who did it of Rice athletics, and he was recog- they have a constitutional right to tinued at the conference. and ask them what happened," nized in 1988 with the Distinguished publish a paper that was the resujt "After [the presentation], I Wallach said. "Frankly, I'm not 'It is a big loss, he was Owl Club Award. The scoreboard at of a SDMI public challenge. Last talked with a reporter from touching that now; it is way too Reckling Park, home of the Owls' base- fall, the researchers took part in TechTV, and apparently my face dangerous. I don'twantto do some- a wonderful man and ball team, is named for him. the public challenge sponsored by was beamed out to 50-odd million thing else to put myself in hot wa- President Malcolm Gillis remem- SDMI, an umbrella organization households the next morning," ter until I resolve the current things ...a special person — bered Ley as an ardent supporter of representing copyright holders of Wallach said. that have me in hot water." Rice athletics. music, companies who manufac- In April, days before they were Wallach added that with the he had a lot of interests, "He and Audrey, his wife, would ture music playing devices, and going to present their paper, the presentation of a paper, this and we 11 miss him.' show up for Rice athletic events - various technology firms. researchers were advised by the issue's focus has switched from baseball, football, basketball, volley- The team removed a digital wa- RIAA that their presentation would the SDMI Challenge to a general — Bobby May ball," Gillis said. "They would show termark — the code that tells the violate the Digital Millennium principle. Athletics director up even in a blizzard if there were music playing device whether the Copyright Act. "It is not about this one paper," one in Houston. song can be copied, played or The DMCA is a federal law Wallach said. "It is about whether "Of course we haven't had a bliz- ripped into MP3 form — from making it illegal to study certain academics can publish papers re- zard in Houston in a long time, but preselected music files. technologies, even for academic garding things that certain indus- According to Judy Allen, a former if there were one, they would be The paper was presented at pursuits, without the permission trial companies would rather we member of the Board of Governors there." the USENIX Security Symposium of the holder of the technology. not describe. That is really what and daughter of Wendel and Audrey Athletics Director Bobby May in Washington, D.C. In June, the researchers filed the battle is about now." Ley, the major reason behind the said Ley's contributions to athletics large contribution was that when would be missed. Wendel Ley attended Rice, he felt he "He and his whole family are in- had no place to court his wife. Wendel credibly supportive of university ath- Ley hoped the large student center letics," May said. "It is a big loss, he could be a place for Rice students to was a wonderful man and ... a spe- Rice Career Services Center interact socially. cial person — he had a lot of inter- Ley served Rice in many ways ests, and we'll miss him." Proudly Announces t v e Flood weakens fundraising

Career Advisors LIBRARY, from Page 1 that project that we unveiled is no library project was easily and under- longer suitable. So the purpose has 2001-2002 standably something that engen- not changed, but that project will no dered a great deal of enthusiasm." longer carry our aspirations." Texas Medi- Brown College Aug. 2 Student reported a package taken streets. of the day the blocks have parking cal Center. from his mailbox. On blocks restricted to holders problems. Employees from the city Parking on these streets has be- of permits, only students who live on will then come to the block to deter- Sid Richardson College Aug. 22 Non-Rice subject arrested for public come very tight and the residents that block would be able to park on mine if the situation is egregious have actively pursued the parking intoxication and transported to the street. enough to warrant restricted park- program. Harris County Jail. Subject was also Director of University Relations ing. Marshall added that when the issued a criminal trespass warning. Greg Marshall said Rice supported If the city limits a street to permit streets begin permit parking, it will the ordinance. Academic Buildings parking, residents could purchase a make a big difference in the neighbor- "Rice has lobbied for it for sev- permit for $20, and then only those hood without burdening the parking July 20 Wallet stolen. Fondren Library eral years," Marshall said. "This is with permits would be able to park situation on campus. something that President [Malcolm] on the street during a designated "We have enough parking spaces July 24 Custodian reported her wallet stolen. Baker Hall Gillis took a stand on." time period. on campus to accommodate the num- Marshall said Rice supports the Marshall said he expected many ber of faculty, students and visitors July 28 Wallet stolen. Fondren Library ordinance because the neighbor- neighborhood blocks to request per- that we have on a normal day," hoods have become so overwhelmed mit parking on their street. Marshall said. Aug. 1 Report of suspicious person Duncan Hall attempting to steal employee's purse. Subject arrested and transported to Harris County Jail. CAAM/STAT lecturer dies of leukemia Abercrombie Lab Aug. 1 Purse stolen. by Olivia Allison donation to the library because of "We had an absolutely idyllic situ- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Pearlman's love of books. ation for a long time," Dennis said. George R. Brown Hall Aug. 3 Wallet stolen. A bone marrow transplant could "We had a guy who knew the math- Michael Pearlman, an employee have cured Pearlman's leukemia. A ematics, who knew the software we Rayzor Hall Aug. 6 Laptop stolen. of the Computational and Applied donor had been identified, but needed and usually had the software Mathematics and Statistics Depart- Pearlman was not healthy enough to to help us before we even thought to Herring Hall Aug. 6 Black male approximately 5'6" and ments for 20 years, lost his five-year receive the transplant. ask for it. 30 years of age observed taking a battle with leukemia Aug. 13. He "I'm not trying to cast aspersions wallet from a staff member. Subject was 47. on current IT staff, not at all. It's just eluded a staff member and was About 125 people attended a me- this guy was really something spe- gone when officers arrived. morial service for Pearlman held It was really cial. ... This guy was magic." Sunday afternoon in Duncan Hall's Lawrence said Pearlman's impact 'Anderson Biological Lab Aug. 17 Microscope missing. McMurtry Auditorium. phenomenal that he had while at Rice was widespread. Speakers at the service included "It was rei ly phenomenal that Humanities Building Aug. 21 Wallet stolen. Assistant Dean of Engineering Bart such a wide range of he had such a wide range of people Sinclair, Dean of Engineering Sidney people that cared about that cared about him that would [do- Other Buildings Burrus, Pearlman's ex-wife Mimi nate platelets]," she said. "I will re- Greenbriar Building July 19 Laptop stolen. Celis. Computational and Applied him that would member him for his jeans and T- Mathematics Research Scientist shirt, someone else will remember Rice Memorial Center July 23 Staff member reported money Doug Moore and Pearlman's brother [donate] platelets.' him for the many keys he kept. I Rick Pearlman. think mostly he'll be remembered — Daria Lawrence missing from cash box. CAAM Department Chair John for helping us before we even knew Dennis said the service was beautiful. CAAM department coordinator we needed it." Rice Memorial Center Aug. 2 Wallet stolen. "Everybody was teary-eyed," Brown and Lawrence coordi- Dennis said. "It was serious, of nated a year-long platelet drive with Allen Center Aug. 8 Harassing phone calls reported from course, but there was a little laugh- Pearlman was buried in Ottawa. a Web site, in order to help mem- one staff member to another. ter because Mike was not a sorrow- Canada, where he was raised. Brown bers of the Rice community sched- Greenbriar Building Aug. 21 Laptop stolen. ful guy, he had a terrific sense of said. ule donations. humor." Pearlman was a lecturer for engi- Dennis said, however, that Parking Lots Statistics Department Coordina- neering, computer science and Pearlman was aware of the fragility Stadium Lot July 17 Burglary of a motor vehicle. tor Diane Brown and CAAM Depart- CAAM courses. He also worked with of his health because Pearlman's ment Coordinator Daria Lawrence Information Technology in maintain- mother had died of the same type of "Rice Track/Soccer July 19 Burglary of a motor vehicle.. are working to establish a memorial ing Windows, Unix and some leukemia. Stadium fund in Pearlman's honor. Macintosh operating systems for the "Mike had always said that this Blown said they will work with CAAM and statistics departments. would eventually get him." he said. Dennis said Pearlman's expertise "He wasn't a morbid guy, he wasn't South Visitors Lot July 19 Burglary of a motor vehicle. Pearlman's family to determine how to use the money from the fund, but was so wide-ranging that IT has hired the sort that dwelt on it. But he was they are considering an award for three or four people to help with the aware that this was an axe hanging East Stadium Lot July 20 Burglary of a motor vehicle. students yr faculty members or a work Pearlman did. over his head." Main Street Lot July 20 Officers stopped juveniles with marijuana. Drugs confiscated and criminal trespass warnings issued.

North Lot July 22 Student reported her friend's silver c Volvo stolen from the lot.

Brown College Lot July 29 Student reported a piano keyboard AT RICE

stolen. Continuing Studies Lot July 29 Burglary of a motor vehicle. Fall 2001 South Stadium Lot Aug. 3 Burglary of an FBI vehicle. East Stadium Lot Aug. 4 Burglary of a motor vehicle. Richardson College Lot Aug. 20 Burglary of a motor vehicle. Other Areas Chicago O'Hare Airport July 18 Laptop stolen.

Entrance 4 July 24 Contractor reported stolen dump truck.

College Way July 27 Minor accident involving a Rice bus. THEA 1 OO Stagecraft

Academic Quad July 27 Bike stolen. THEA 200 Introduction to Design THEA 301 Fundamentals of Acting College Way July 31 Subject taken into custody and transported to Harris County Jail for THEA 303 Introduction to Theatre driving while intoxicated. (Cross-listed as ENGL 390) Rice Stadium Aug. 2 Subject arrested for failure to identify 31 O Acting III; Shakespeare and evading arrest. Subject THEA transported to Harris County Jail.

University Blvd. Aug. 8 Vehicle stopped for driving with no headlights on. Driver, a minor, was For more information, check out our website at driving under the influence. Subject WWW.RUF.RICE.EDU/-PLAYERS was released to responsible adult.

Jones College IM Field Aug. 17 Wallet stolen from a bag. ... ri; •jj' ;.•* ". %'M

\U ' THE RIC-7E THRESHEr R News FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2001 * Annual Exams • Birth Control entrances • Treatment of by Jeff Lin WHITLEY Infections FOR THK THRESHER Pregnancy Teii^ For those students who thought • Breast Ert£ufkiS admission to Rice was tough enough, "getting in" just became harder in Affordable, another way. In an e-mail sent Aug. 10, Univer- Confidential, sity Police Chief Bill Taylor an- Convenient nounced the closure of three entrances to the stadium lot in response to an increase in motor vehicles bur- caii 1 -800-230-PLAN glaries on campus and nearby areas. About 15 vehicles in and around and be connected to the nearest ^ the stadium lot have had items sto- Planned Parenthood a len from them within the last six www.pphouston.org months, and the number of motor vehicle burglaries has spiked dra- matically throughout the entire UNIVERSITY Houston area. BOULEVARD "Safety and convenience are on two sides of the spectrum," Taylor said. "You must sacrifice some of MAP KEY one for increases in the other. Given o Always open DESSERT GALLERY the upswing in crimes, we had to lean toward safety." Always closed The entrances now closed include BAKERY & CAFE the north Greenbriar entrance to the Open in the morning West Stadium parking lot and all en- MON T CLA1R trances excluding Entrance 8 from Welcome back, University Boulevard. The north Greenbriar entrance will something to increase security," As- the last six months, and many simi- reopen each morning for rush hour sociate Athletics Director Steve lar incidents have occurred in neigh- The Dessert Gallery is a great place traffic and close at about 9 a.m. All Moniaci said. "As far as the staff goes, borhoods surrounding the campus three entrances will be reopened for it hasn't been much of a problem at as well as in Hermann Park. The away from campus to tia out or to sporting events. The decision to close all." perpetrators have not been identi- the entrances will remain in effect In addition to these measures, the fied or caught. study in (peace. Look us on your indefinitely. University Police Department has For now, Taylor recommends The impact on students coming added a contract security guard to that students, joggers and anyone on and going off campus is expected monitor the west stadium lot Surveil- else in the Rice area remove all items to be minimal, given that students lance has been conducted in the area from both the inside and trunks of Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm park in the east stadium lot where since several construction workers their cars, leaving potential thieves Monday-Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm entrances remain open. Faculty and had their car stereos stolen six weeks no reason to break in. athletes are most likely to be encum- ago. University Police have shied away Despite the increase in thefts, Friday-Saturday: 11 am - midnite bered by the new configuration. from use of cameras to protect the Taylor expects these measures to Despite the hindrance, many of privacy of students and faculty. be sufficient. those affected have shown support The majority of victims have "Usually crimes like these come • 3200 Kirby Drive (in back) • for the initiative. been contractors, whose car ste- in cycles, and we just happened to 713.522.9999 • www.dessertgallery.com "Chief Taylor and I agreed that reos are often targeted. However, hit a peak," Taylor said. "If the num- since we were having the problems three other vehicles have been bro- ber of thefts increases, we will catch we were having, we had to give up ken into in the Rice parking lots in those responsible." HELP WANTED Wiess/Hanszen servery to extend dinner hours SERVERY. from Page 1 "First, from a college standpoint, Volleyball player Allison Donohue, Ditman said the plan is feasible it will be great to have our athletes a Lovett College sophomore, said she Physics & Astronomy thisyear because meals are no longer eating with the college eventually," thinks she will continue to eal with prepared centrally. He said he hopes he said. "I understand that it will other volleyball players but will rotate Positions Available all colleges' meals will become like help the athletic department finan- which college they eat at when they Brown College Chef Roger cially if they don't have training table don't have late practices. Elkhouri's, which Ditman said were in Sammy's. Hopefully, it will also Ditman said he and Rebecca Student Office Assistants similar to the food at training table. translate into better support for ath- Scheiner, Assistant Director of Food "What helped athletics arrive at letics from the student body because Operations, don't have any plans for $8.()()/hour; flexible schedule the position where they are willing to the athletes will be more integrated Sammy's in the evenings, but they will Head Grader try this is what happened at Brown in the college system." be developing a plan this semester. last year," he said. "Brown was suc- Hanszen College President Erik He said he does not know if keep- $8.75/hour (PHYS 101/102, 125/126,201/202) cessful in making a wonderful menu Vanderlip said he fully supports the ing Sammy's open for dinner would every night, and the fact that we have abolition of training table. be cost-effective, but it is a possibilu\ Grader chefs in all the colleges gave it enough "I love the idea of doing away Scheiner said preparing catered $8.00/hour (PHYS 101/102, 125/126, 201/202) credibility that they were willing to with training table," Vanderlip said. foods at Sammy's in the evenings is try [eliminating training table]." "Ideally, I would love it for all the another possibility. She also said the Lab Assistants Volleyball player Courtney Smith student athletes to return to their kitchen in Sammy's could be used to said the quality at last year's training colleges and eat there with non-var- increase the production of the gift $10.00/hour (PHYS 101 or 125) table meals decreased throughout sity students from the colleges." baskets H&I) produces through the the year, but said she hopes the food Ditman said the final decision will new Special Treats at Rice program. will be better in the colleges. be made in response to student reac- Hie STAR gift baskets can be or- For detailed information about each position, see 'Training table went downhill tion. If athletes still prefer to eat dered online at the H&I) Web site. really bad last year," Smith, a together, H&I) will accommodate a Ditman said Sammy's must con- http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~fina/Jobs/studentjob.htm Hanszen College senior, said. "We more centralized training table. tinue to be helpful for graduate stu- have to eat healthily, and the food "Our mission is to support the dents and employees of Rice who was really bad, and the later we came philosophy on how the colleges op- are not affiliated with a college or in, we didn't have as much variety or erate," he said. "If the vision is that the faculty club. options." athletes are integrated to the fullest "Clearly, [Sammy's] has a mis- Volleyball player Rebekah Neal degree possible, the way we support sion to provide service for people agreed. that is doing a later meal hour in the who aren't members of colleges and "They should be serving good colleges, but that's something you aren't members of the faculty club," food to everyone anyway," Neal, a guys tell us. ... The other thing is, he said. "There are actually some 13£- Jones College sophomore, said. maybe the teams do prefer to eat people here who don't have the op- Brown President Mike Chapman together for reasons of team bond- tion of going to these two other said he thinks the interim plan is good ing. So if that's the better option, we places, so it needs to exist at some ScHEcfe'5 for both athletes and non-athletes. can support that as well." level to support those groups." reacneR' Make the news ffjg educaTioM club (For real.)

£au§>irKe.edu Write for the Thresher. THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2001 Wiess basement storage burglarized Sid student suspended by Rachel Shiffrin to put valuables or electronics that tunately, the same card number was THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF they wouldn't want stolen or flooded issued to all 57 camp participants. by Olivia Allison neck, pushed him to the edge of down there, they do," Schindler, a Also, Robinson believes it is very THRESHER EDITOR STAFF the balcony and said, "Look down. The Wiess College basement, senior, said. possible one of the participants lost Do you think you can survive the used as a storage area by Wiess University Police Chief Bill Tay- the card which could then be picked Sid Richardson College sopho- fall? I'm going to throw you off." students during the summer, was lor said the police are simply unable up by someone else, further compli- more Tom Hicks was suspended Michelle Hicks, Tom Hicks' broken into by a person or group of to guarantee secure storage in the cating the search for a suspect. for an undetermined amount of mother, would not comment on people using a Wiess ID card during colleges. "We do everything possible to time after being accused of as- whether the Judicial Programs' the month of July. "I would rather [students] not destroy all cards and get cards back saulting and threatening to kill ruling was appropriate and said Both the number of items stolen store any property in the colleges from summer camps whenever pos- another Sid sophomore, Mathias she could not speak for Tom and number of entries to the room over the summer simply because sible," Rodriguez said. "But people Ricken, in May. Hicks' reaction. However, she are still unknown. The entry was it's always at some risk. It's a nice do lose cards." Hicks, a football player, will said he would complete the re- discovered by University Police Of- gesture on the part of the colleges, Police were able to determine be suspended until he has com- quirements of the verdict and ficer Terry Robinson, who is in but we cannot guarantee security in which card was used because of the pleted certain requirements de- continue with his life. charge of the investigation. those areas," he said. card reader records. tailed in a verdict determined by 'Tom is a person who accepts Robinson opened the storage area Taylor recommends students "Every time you use your card, it former Interim Dean for Student whatever consequences come and accompanied a student who look to off-campus storage facilities gets logged into.a computer system, Judicial Programs Ron Sass. Sass, from his behavior anytime, any- needed to retrieve her passport from for the summer. so we were able to take that list and the chair of the ecology and evo- where," she said. "This will not her stored belongings. He noticed eliminate all but one card," he said. lutionary biology department, keep Tom from realizing his the room looked a little disheveled Investigations are continuing, but refused to comment on the na- dreams. He has overcome many and made a mental note to return a the search for a suspect is difficult ture of the requirements. adversities, so he will move on." few days later. When he returned, he 'Free storage is free because many people could have "The committee [conducting Sass said the goal of such ver- noticed even more boxes had been used the card, Robinson said. the hearing ] had made a more gen- dicts from Student Judicial Pro- opened and more items had been storage and it's not H&D is planning to install new eral recommendation,... so I gave grams is to educate, not punish. disturbed since his first visit. At that card readers, Rodriguez said, and him the leeway of completing the "I think of the office as an point it was clear the room had been necessarily secure.' they should be purchased in the next requirements in the amount of time educational opportunity, not an entered at least several times. — Bill Taylor couple of months. The new system necessary," Sass said. opportunity for punishments," he The incident in question oc- said. Housing and Dining immediately University Police chief will be capable of reading the entire stopped all card access to the room card number, so only specific people curred on Sid's fifth floor balcony Ricken refused to comment and the police notified Wiess mas- will be allowed to enter the room. about midnight on May 2. Ricken on the specific nature of the ver- ters Katherine Donato and Dan Kalb, Schindler was the first Wiess stu- and several other students were dict but said he thought the ver- who had only recently moved onto "It costs a little bit of money, but dent to examine her belongings and yelling cheers for "Primal dict was fair. campus. The masters were accom- you get what you pay for. ... Free file a report. As students come back Scream," a tradition in which Sid "It comes pretty close to what panied to the basement to examine storage is free storage and it's not to campus, they will examine their students yell from the college's I had hoped for, but it also is quite the damage. necessarily secure," he said. belongings and add all missing items six balconies at midnight each open-ended," he said. night during finals. "You could tell boxes had been As a rule, even though students to the original report, Schindler said. However, Ricken said he opened," Donato, a sociology asso- have access to the basements over Originally, the basement was still Ricken and several other stu- thinks it will be strange to see ciate professor, said. "There were the summer, they are not allowed to being treated as a crime scene and dents present at the incident said Hicks again, regardless of when personal items that wouldn't have enter during that period. students could only enter accompa- Hicks came up to the fifth floor he returns to Rice. just been left out of a box — clothing The particular security system nied by police officers. with two other football players "I don't think he can afford to items, shoes, pictures. We saw a on the Wiess basement doors uses a Now, University Police say they and began asking if Ricken had harm me in any way, and I hope he couple of broken glasses. It was clear card reader which can read only a are at a point in their investigation been yelling at him. Ricken said won't, but it's still going to be awk- that someone had been rummaging part of the entry code, according to where the added security is unnec- Hicks then grabbed him by the ward meeting him again," he said. through the items." Assistant Director of H&D Frank essary, Schindler said. When Wiess President Amy Rodriguez. Because this type of de- Even though the security system Schindler was able to enter the base- vice does not read the entire card will be improved. Rodriguez pointed ment a few days later, she observed number, H&D cannot specify which out that if someone wants to break that all the boxes looked like they cards are allowed to open the room. in, all they really need is a crowbar. ERRATUM had been rummaged through, but That means that anyone with a Rice "We all have to be on guard and In the story "Students, Cohen House resolve conflict" in the July 20 most of the items were still there. ID card, no matter how old the card, that's why we have a police depart- issue. Cohen House staff member Rick Gaido was misidentified as the The basement functions as an can enter the room. ment and that's why they're on guard head waiter. J.T. Trevino was the head waiter at the time of the incident. entertainment area when class is in Robinson said the card used for 24 hours a day," he said. "If students session, but it is used as free storage notice anything suspicious, they the repeated entries was issued to The Thresher regrets the error. space over the summer. the participants of a summer camp should call us immediately — that's "As much as we warn people not during the summer of 2000. Unfor- what we're here for."

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COURTESY PATRICK FRANTZ Brown College seniors Jasper Yen (left) and Patrick Murphy, and computer engineering graduate students Vlnaj Bharadwaj and Kanu Chadha present their product In the Texas Instrument Digital Signal Processor Challenge. The team received second place In the challenge, losing to an Israeli team. Rice UNIVE RSTTY Students get second place in TI challenge Fam ilies W eekend 2001 by Mark Berenson reproduce video images. tions of Paladin include security "We wanted to prove how you monitors for home use and Un iqu e¥Diverse¥Un ited THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF can send video, which is high band- telemedicine, where a surgeon con- Thursday,Oct.4 -Sa tu r d ay,0 c t. 6 A group of graduate and under- width, over low bandwidth chan- trols surgical devices from a dis- graduate students won the regional nels," Yen said. tance including video feeds of the and nationalTexas Instruments Digi- Frantz said the main commercial surgical site. tal Signal Processor Challenge and application he sees for the Paladin The team entered the contest at went on to finish second in the world- system is to enable video confer- the end of April. They were first wide competition. ences over cell phones. named a regional semifinalist, and Brown College seniors Patrick then became the finalist, serving as 1 ft Murphy, Jacob Rhodes and Jasper the entry from North America re- Yen and electrical and computer en- gion. As the regional winner, the team epgineerin g graduate students Vinaj 'It is conceivable that was awarded $10,000 in prize money. Bharadwaj and Kanu Chadha formed In the international competition, the team, one of three teams to com- one day you could have the Rice team fell to a team from pete in the worldwide finals, held a small camera on your Israel that used a DSP to create a Aug. 7 in Dallas. digital watermarking system for pro- The contest involved designing cell phone.' tecting audio. 1 and creating a working product us- — Patrick Frantz Frantz said he was very proud of ing a Tl digital signal processor. . his team's finish, adding that he The Rice team, sponsored by Executive director for the thought the other teams had worked Patrick Frantz, the executive direc- Center of Multimedia on their projects for at least a year. tor for the Center of Multimedia, "All three of the projects were created a system called Paladin that extremely good, and any one of them would capture and transmit video could have been picked," Frantz said. over a wireless network. Frantz said that with Paladin, the "And considering that we had "We used DSPs to compress team was able to display good-qual- worked on this for a short amount of video so that it could be sent across ity video with only 100 kilobits per time — about four months — as **• -%• • a wireless network," Frantz, who is a second of data flow, a rate which compared to the other teams, we did 8j> *21 \ # lecturer in the electrical and com- should be available in the next gen- really well." •"Wib '> j $ ;• puter engineering department, said. eration of cell phone services. The Texas Instruments contest He explained that the challenge "It is conceivable that one day is held approximately every two COLLEGE CLASSICS behind the project is that wireless you could have a small camera on years, and Frantz said he expects networks are not able to handle the your cell phone," Frantz said. Rice to enter at least one team in the A -Pov CcSlSte^e amount of data normally required to Yen said some other applica- next contest.

"Music making should be the Martelians will meet Sunday to discuss plans greatest fun on Earth, and I think we surely will have fun." Hans Graf MARTEL, from Page 1 "I think that the adopt program Wee students and past Bakerites Ditman said they will have a bet- has its benefits, but still needs to be who, in circumstances beyond their ter idea of the exact move-in date discussed a little bit more before we control, could use some assistance," Enjoy the exciting Houston Symphony later this semester. He also said act on it," Vanderlip, a senior, said. "I Baker College President Neil Little, 2001-2002 College Classics Series. This Hans Graf Hicks Kitchen, which H&D is vacat- think it was something that has been a senior, said. "I'm sure there's some exclusive offer for college ing because of decentralized food suggested, and could be a great so- inconvenience that will be involved, students provides: preparation, would be used as a stor- lution, but also has the potential of but I think it's a much better idea age facility for Martelians' personal burdening other students, of than having to find temporary hous- • 6 concerts for only $42 (a savings of belongings. course." ing for the whole college." 30% over Student Rush tickets) Hill stressed that no housing plan The Fews stressed they want to has been finalized. use Sunday night's event as an op- • Internationally acclaimed guest artists "I think for the most part people portunity to gather opinions from including Joshua Bell, Sarah Chang, that are a part of Martel realize that 'It's important not to Martelians. Joshua Bell, Viotin and Andre Watts "We really want to hear what the they are going to be a part of an rush this decision. It's • Meet and mingle with Houston awesome thing and are going to be students have to say when they get living in such great housing that back," Joan Few said. "There might Symphony musicians they will be willing to inconvenience not something that has be someone who has a brilliant idea • Career networking themselves for a few weeks," Hill, a to be decided on when they get back here. We want senior, said. the students to make the decision of • ConcerTalks The Fews will host dinner at Sunday.' what they want to do. sarahchang,vioKn # \/Vorld-Class Houston Symphony Martel House Sunday night. At the "It's important not to rush this event, which will also include tours — Joan Few decision. It's not something that has Subscriber benefits including ticket of the college, Ditman will meet with Martel College master to be decided on Sunday." exchange privileges students and present the housing Ditman agreed the administra- * * * # m m < possibilities he has been research- tion wants to hear what Martelians ing. Ditman said he will field ques- Ditman said compensation will would prefer. tions and try to work with Martelians be given in the form of Tetra points "We'll consider all suggestions,"

Andr£ Watts, Piano to see which plan they prefer. to both Martel students and their Ditman said. "It was Martel students US UN Administrative and Martel lead- hosts, whether they live on or off who came up with the idea of doing \YMPHUNY ership will also be trying to deter- campus. the Holly Hall thing in the first place. / 2001-2002 SEASON mine how many people would need Ditman said he is still working to "With the group of people that will housing in January determine the amount of compensa- be at the Martel House on Sunday, Call (713) 224-7S75 for more information Hanszen College President Erik tion, which will be based on how there should be some great ideas, Visit us online at www.houstonsymphony.org Vanderlip said he wants to make much money Rice would have to pay but the most important thing is not sure Hanszen students are properly to house Martelians in a hotel. interrupting people's studies and pro- Continental j Airlines i E^onMobil reimbursed for housing students "I think it's a chance for Baker to viding the highest quality of service from Martel. pull together and help out fellow we can." THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2001

NEWS IN BRIEF

Recent Sid graduate through January or June. Debate team secures funds for travel Rasmussen said the job is also by Mark Berenson "It is currently booked as an an- a national ranking. Rice has won this loses battle with illnessgoo d for her because she had been THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF nual recurring cost," Simpson said. tournament the last two years. unsuccessful in finding the teaching "It should be there in 2003 unless West said his team would be hurt Christopher Washington (Sid job she wanted. She said she hopes Funding for the George R. Brown transfers are made that would move by not going to the tournament. '01) died May 28 at a Houston area to teach for two or three years after Forensics Society to take buses and the fund." "When I start cutting big expen- hospital after battling an illness for finishing her job at the CIC, and other vehicles to tournaments this West said the debate team de- sive tournaments like that one, then several months. He was 24. then attend either medical school, school year was approved in June. serves a permanent increase in travel there is no 'try to get ranked nation- Employees at Development Ser- veterinary school or sociology gradu- The team originally received $20,000 funding because of their record of ally' carrot out there, and I certainly vices, where Washington worked, ate school. last year in additional travel funds in success. lose something," West said. "If I take remember him as a cheerful person. This is a really neat transition," the aftermath of a March van acci- away the opportunity to be the best in "As we got to know [Chris], we Rasmussen said. "I think it will be a dent that killed Baker College fresh- the country, then they are losing their discovered a person with an infec- really good experience for me to man Dan Henning and injured sev- intrinsic reason to compete." tious and never-ending smile," said eral other team members. become more of an adviser to stu- At the National Parliamentary Kelly Newsom, a former co-worker 'At this point it is not a dents, versus just an older peer.... I The team received the extra funds Debate Association Championship of Washington. "His sense of humor think I'll have my hardest time once again this year, but it is unclear safety issue for me, Tournament last year, Rice took was contagious and he frequently the students are back, in learning whether the $20,000 funding in- fourth place. made us laugh." my new role." crease for travel is permanent or just because I can be safe West said the other option of cut- Washington majored in history, Rasmussen will be taking over for this year. with less money.' ting several less expensive tourna- and according to Associate History Errington's duties of coordinating In submitting last year's budget ments is not a good solution. Professor Edward Cox, Washington the International Service Project, the request, debate coach Dan West re- — Dan West "It would be like not getting was an ambitious student and al- Urban Immersion program, Alter- quested a permanent increase in the debate coach enough practice, so it would lead to ways optimistic. native Spring Break and English as team's budget for travel to tourna- less results for the kids, so they "Chris was the sort of individual a Second Language tutoring. ments in buses, or in a Chevrolet would lose their motivation," West who would never complain. He Rasmussen will also be taking over Suburban or Ford Excursion if just a said." would always put a positive spin on a as an adviser to some student orga- few students are going. "At this point it is not a safety issue West said he hoped the univer- situation," said Cox, who taught nizations. That request was approved on a for me, because I can be safe with less sity would view the $20,000 as a Washington in several classes and Errington said she will miss the one-year basis, and last January in money," West said. "It is really about small price to pay to keep having a also served as his academic adviser. students she worked with because the regular budget cycle West re- whether you want us to be the best successful debate team. Cox added that everyone in his of their passion for service. quested the money again. team. I could have a really awesome "Alums like it, the development class would always end up knowing "I've had some really wonderful Over the summer. West said he debate team, but it takes resources." office likes it, administrators like it," Washington. student interaction here," Errington was told by Assistant Dean of Stu- West said he would never go back West said. "Over one quarter of the "He had an infectious love, and said. "The students here are com- dent Affairs Cathi Clack he had re- to traveling by vans. freshman class comes in with de- he was well-liked by his fellow stu- passionate, very motivated, and ceived the money, but that it was He explained that if the extra bate experience, and they equate a dents — by the end of the semester they're very passionate about social again on only a one-year basis. money for travel is not allocated, the good debate program with an aca- they all knew Chris Washington," issues. I feel like I've learned from However, Budget Assistant James team will not go to its most expensive demically challenging environment. 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ORIENTATION WEELayout byK Olivia Allison Baker Baker Goes Commando Week In less than a few weeks, you won't remember any details, Brown only remnants of your earliest impressions ofRice. You prob- Wild Wild West Week ably won't remember that matriculation and the faculty H n «7pn Ferris Bueller's O-Week Off address were separate events, but you will have a sneaking Jones suspicion that you shouldn't walk through the Sallyport for Do Not Pass Go Week about four years. You may not remember many of the questions Lovett Famous Duo Week on thepurity test, but you '11 remember your score. And you may Sid Richardson not remember the "theme" of your group, but you'll remember Pop-Up Video Week your advisers. Wiess Team Wiess And in this way, O- Week is unique: it is the most remarkable Will Rice Where Did They Go? Week quickly-forgotten week of your life. THE RICE THRESHER O-WEEK FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001 IT

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THE RICE THRESHER 0-WEEK FRIDAY, AUGUST 24.2001 15 2005's matriculation strange by Olivia Allison By the end of this year's matriculation ceremony, those who had attended a previous Rice matriculation were asking themselves what had happened. President Malcolm Gillis sucked helium from a balloon before telling the freshmen to "pause and smell the roses." The Student Association presidents said they wanted to challenge i. Gillis to a mud-wrestling match, and then they danced around the stage — without music. Although elements of tradition were interspersed throughout the event for the class of 2005, many strange occurrences cast a different ft light on the occasion. The ceremony was held in its usual place — Stude Hall in Alice Pratt LAURA WIGINTON/THRESHER Brown Hall—and Vice President for President Malcolm Gillis pulls two balloons off the podium before beginning Student Affairs Zenaido Camacho's his matriculation speech Sunday. introduction of his wife Carol was consistent with past matriculations. merating the benefits of the residen- struggle for a memorable speech. But then, Gillis kicked the plat- tial college system, the student-led "We first thought of asking if Dr. form Camacho had been standing honor system and Rice's commit- Gillis would mud-wrestle us," he said. on out of the way, ripped two bal- ment to undergraduate education, "Then we realized he'd win." loons from the podium and let them and challenging the new students to Instead, Parks and Lisagor told rise to the ceiling of the auditorium. make an impact on Rice. everyone to stand up, hug the per- From there, Gillis launched into "East night, Professor Alex Byrd son to their right, turn in a circle and his typical speech emphasizing the of the history department challenged sit down. statistics of the incoming class. a group of students to figure out "What's the point of this, you "No first-year class in this coun- what they were going to do to leave ask?" Parks said. "That's the thing, try brings stronger potentials to their Rice a better place than when they there is no point." campus than you," he told them. came, and that is my challenge also After confessing to staying up Gillis told students he wanted to you all," he said. watching "Dawson's Creek" reruns, them to explore the different aspects After a speech by Honor Council Parks told the freshmen, "In the end, of Rice's academic and cultural life. you are responsible for yourself." "You don't have to worry, if people "It will go by like that," Parks say, 'What are you going to major in?"' said, snapping his fingers in unison LAURA WIGINTON/THRESHER he said. "You say, 'I don't know,' it's 7 don't expect Rice to with Lisagor. okay. If you're a freshman, it's cer- In closing, Lisagor told the fresh- tainly okay. If you're a sophomore, it's do anything too normal men that if they were going to re- certainly okay. I even think if s okay if anyway.' member only one thing from the you're a junior. I want you to explore, ceremony, it should be this — and to look around different fields. If you — Edgar Pagan they danced in silence. don't do this, I guarantee you, you will Brown College freshman Lisagor recounted her advice, in- regret it the rest of your life." stead telling the freshmen to tell Gillis listed statistics on the low themselves, "I am a risk-taker. I am debt of Rice's graduating seniors and a leader. I belong at Rice." their successes with getting into Chair Aaron Martz, SA Presidents And, in unison, the freshmen re- their top-choice graduate schools. Jamie Lisagor and Gavin Parks be- peated the vow. Gillis warned the new students gan their speech u sing the infamous After walking through the against getting too caught up in the "look to your left, look to your right" Sallyport, freshmen expressed sur- heavy workloads they might face. scare tactic. prise at the casual atmosphere of the "Every year about this time, I tell "I would like to ask you now to ceremony. all first-year students that Rice stu- look to your left, and look to your "Rice is more bizarre than I ever dents work too hard, and every year I right," Parks, a Martel College se- expected. I expected something a urge students to chill out from time to nior, said. "One of the three of you little more stodgy," Brown College time," he said. "Perhaps you will be will not be graduating." freshman Eileen Mayer said. "1 ex- the first class to listen. I urge you to Lisagor. a Hanszen College se- pected it to be really boring" pause now and then and smell the nior. immediately stepped to the mi- Hanszen freshman Katie Cladis • ' • flowers and interact with some of most crophone, saying, "Actually, that is agreed. ... creative students in the world." not true at all. Gavin's just always "I get the impression that there "Maybe if I say it this way, you'll wanted to say that." are obviously a lot of serious stu- never forget it," Gillis said. Lisagor assured the freshmen dents here, but it's okay to laugh at KATIE BETH HIGGINS/THRESHER that each of them belonged at Rice. yourself and be laid-back," Cladis said. Top: SA Presidents Gavin Parks (left) and Jamie Lisagor dance during their He then used a pen to pop one of But Brown freshman Edgar Pa- welcoming speech to the class of 2005. the two balloons still attached to the "At Rice, there will be days that... podium, sucked the helium out and we all wonder what we're doing here," gan said he didn't expect anything Above: Wiess College President Amy Schindler carries Wiess' banner, leading told the audience, "Pause and smell Lisagor said. "But... you all are amaz- different from Rice. the freshmen to Stude Concert Hall in Alice Pratt Brown Hall for the matricu- the flowers." ing people in different ways." "I don't expect Rice to do any- lation ceremony. Gillis finished his speech by enu- Parks told of his and Lisagor's thing too normal anyway."

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KATIE STREIT/THRESHER Lovett College advisers and freshmen finish the Lovett cheer by flipping off members of Will Rice College at the mock Beer-Bike race, Tea Trike, in the Lovett Commons Tuesday. Silencing the crowd After last years campus-wide debate on the way college cheers are taught and used, the colleges took a slightly different approach this year. Colleges chose not to teach their cheers on the first day, like in years past, and when they taught the politically-correct cheers, they made it clear nobody had to cheer if they didnt want to. Even the faculty address was different. When 0-Week Coordinators said no cheering in Stude Hall before the faculty :v address, all of 0-Week listened. While there were some silent exchanges of spirit, the cheering stopped as everyone entered the building. ROB .-:.V ;

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THE THRESHER'S sr.M) ix ihl CLONES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVENTS AROUND * HOUSTON THROUGH Teen outcasts wax sarcastic in 'Ghost World AUG. 30, 2001. Raj Wahi THRESHER STAFF Ghost World isn't the best movie I've seen this year (that would be EDITORS' Memento), but it's definitely the most refreshing. In addition to being well written and well acted, the movie picks proves that it's possible to make a sincere, good natured comedy about misanthropic, mean-spirited teenag ers. True, it's a comedy only in the bleakest sense, but it treats the char tonight acters with affection, even while pick ing apart their self defeating TON I PRICE worldviews.

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combines blues, rock 'n' roll. Rating: **** R&B, pop, jazz and country. (out of five) In theaters. She's touring in support of her lifth album. Enid (Thora Birch, perfectly cast) Midnight Pumpkin. and Rebecca (TheHorse Whisperers $15. 9 p.m McGonigel's Mucky Scarlett Johansson) are two smarl but disaffected 18 year olds who are Duck. 2425 Norfolk Cor more understandably disgusted with the info, call (713) 528-5999. vacuous, phony culture that sur

rounds them. Their coping mecha TRACY BENNETT/UNITED ARTISTS FILMS t u e s d a y nism, unfortunately, is itself a form Enid (Thora Birch) attempts to hold up a Starbucks with her glasses in Ghost World. of empty posturing: Rather than moving ahead with life on their own valedictorian), Enid and Rebecca resigned to his own dorkiness that to Rebecca that Seymour is "the ex BEAVER NELSON terms, they settle for the smug rou wander outside to stomp gleefully he is actually determined to be mis- act opposite of everything I hate." tine of self styled ironists. on their mortarboards and decide erable. "I hate my interests," he com Eventually, though, Enid's preoccu As odd as his name is, the For Enid and Rebecca, "irony" what direction their lives should take plains, and he means it. Not surpris- pation with Seymour alienates the man's one of the highest- consists of making snide remarks, next. ingly, Enid decides to make him the increasingly practical Rebecca, and speaking in monotones and rolling Rebecca resolves to get a job and butt of a cruel practical joke, and the two friends drift apart. regarded singer/songwriters their eyes, acting as if they're inca an apartment, though she's ambiva when he falls for it, she resolves to All this may sound depressing, out there His third release, pable of uttering a single sincere lent about becoming a member of meet him so she can string him along and at times it is, but Ghost World word. It's apparent, though, that they what she sees as a soulless adult some more. contains just enough humor to com Undisturbed, debuts on Sept. behave this way less out of snob world. Enid has similar fears, but When they meet, however, Enid pensate. Most of the comedic mo 18. Adam Carroll opens. bishness than out of a desire to hide she allows them to trap her in a rut of finds that in addition to being a con ments are surprisingly gentle, such $8. 8:30 p.m. McGonigel's their own misery. aimless drifting — that is, until she summate loser, Seymour is possibly as when Seymour goes ballistic in a After sitting through their cheesy meets Seymour. the first genuine person she's ever convenience store, only to find that Mucky Duck. 2425 Norfolk. high school graduation ceremony Seymour, a middle aged record encountered. Her confusion at this the shelf he tries to topple is bolted For more info, (complete with a trio of rappers and collector with a bad back, is por discovery is summed up in the to the floor. a syrupy speech from the ex junkie trayed by Steve Buscemi as a man so movie's best line, when she confides See GHOST, Page 21 I \ call (713) 528-5999. S thursday I BELIEVE THEM CLONES ARE ME KTRU CONCERT Mom takes on blackmailers in suspenseful 'The Deep End' The Mates of State, the Appleseed Cast and Dalton Tomlin I . THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Rocktopus (featuring Picking the kids up from school, taking care oft he elderly, doing laun members of Freedom Sold i t I dry, covering up a murder, dealing and Sad I ike Crazy) with blackmailers — all in a day's I perform live, just for you. work for your average mom. $7, free tor students. 8 p.m. Sammy's Cafe. For more the deep end info, call (713) 348 5878. Rating: (out of five) In theaters.

At least, that's how it goes for Margaret Hall (played by Tilda Swinton) in the new indie mystery The Deep End. It's an interesting story that feels realistic because it's grounded in one woman's ordinary life. Margaret is the sole authority figure in her Lake Tahoe home her husband, a Navy officer, is away I at sea. Her kids include Beau I (Jonathon Tucker), an uncommuni cative high school senior; Paige

(Tamara Hope), a teenage ballet JIM SHELDON/FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES dancer and car mechanic: and Dylan Margaret (Tilda Swinton) tries to negotiate with blackmailer Alek (Goran Visnjic) in The Deep End. (Jordon Dorrance). a precocious el ementary schooler. Also in the house and Darby ends up dead on the problem is a pair of blackmailers All of the performances are dead is Jack (Peter Donat), Margaret's shore. When Margaret finds his body Alek Spera (Goran Visnjic) anil on. and some are exceptional father-in-law, who's not an invalid the next morning, she assumes Beau Carlie Nagle (Raymond Barry) Visnjic. a familiar face to "ER" fans, but is unable to live on his own. killed him and begins lo cover up who possess a tape of Darby and plays one of the most three dimen The first scene shows Margaret's the "crime" by, naturally, dumping Beau having sex (which Margaret is sional, humane blackmailers I've visit to a gay bar in Reno to confront him in the lake. forced to watch). Obviously, if the seen on film. There's an understated 30 year old Darby Reese (Josh tape were turned over to the police. somewhat romantic connection be Lucas), who's been see- Beau would become the prime sus tween his character and Swinton's, ing her son. She doesn't Swinton seems on pect. and at one point there's even a pretty seem upset about her the edge of PANIC Most of the rest of the plot is funny reference to his character's son's orientation; she's concerned with Margaret's attempts medical expertise. more worried by at any given to come up with the money the black And even though he has less than Darby's threatening mailers demand, and this is where 10 minutes of screen time, Barry is presence, and with good moment, but she the "normal life" feel comes into ef one nasty character. 1 enjoyed that I reason. NEVER gives in. feet. You see Margaret's controlled never found out why he wanted this One night Darby panic as she tries to get the money money so badly, as if there's a seedy sneaks over to the Halls' As one would expect, things start any (legal) way she can. and you criminal world that story just barelv property to see Beau. to unravel. The police find the body, imagine how tough it would be to touches on. It doesn't need to go into There's a fight in the but they don't seem to be suspicious come up with thousands in cash in detail; that's Scorsese's realm. boathouse by the lake. of Beau or Margaret The bigger matter of hours. See DEEP, Page 21 * " •HlSKIP l

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the atei For a school best known for rating to more accurately reflect engineering and hard science pro- the movie's weak points men- grams, Rice has a surprisingly tioned in the article. Similarly, if vibrant arts scene. Bur- two "good" plays open geoning artists ex- the same weekend but one reviewer clearly BETTER LIVING drugs, which are absolutely essen- soundtrack is set up so the music is press themselves in tial to the experience for some, while louder than the voices: to hear what large art exhibits, and had more positive THROUGH CIRCUITRY others find them peripheral. One the people are saying, you have to up-and-coming musi- things to say than the guy claims. "The music is my drug." crank the volume and deal with cians are a regular other writer, we might Film: ** The interviews are interspersed techno a decibel past comfortable. sight at public parties raise the star rating of DVD Extras: ** with quick-cut scenes of real raves, So don't watch it while your room and the weekly music one to put the plays in (out of five) so if you have no idea what one looks mate is trying to study. night at the Lovett Un- perspective. like, it'll provide some insight — Non-ravers especially will have a dergrounds. The arts and entertainment staff is the The San Francisco Chronicle trippy laser light shows and tons of problem with some of the self-righ Above all, Rice is Robert called Better Living Through Cir- kids, dressed up in wacky ear muffs teous or absurd testimony. At least an unfettered bonanza Reichle first to admit that re- cuitry a "valentine for those who rave and surgeon's masks, entranced by three different people purport that of college theater. In viewing plays is a tricky and a primer for those who don't." the bass. (But then who, besides police and civilians are "afraid of recent years, students business. When we Truthfully, this documentary style your parents, really has no idea what and "threatened by" ravers simply have produced as many as 20 review a movie made in Holly- introduction to the "electronic dance a rave looks like?) because they're new and different. plays per year, some student- wood, the actors and director underground" misses both crowds Others propound on the power of written. The plays' running dates will most likely never read it, but by a long shot. drug/music induced euphoria to often coincide, and when four when we review a college theatre The documentary is not in depth bring people as close as possible to open simultaneously, it can be production, everyone invoived is enough to appeal to true ravers, and being with God. tough to decide which to see. certain to read (and react to) it. not interesting enough to appeal to On the other hand, the film does That's where the Thresher's It can be nard for a cast and anyone else. And I don't think it's do a good job of conveying the com arts and entertainment section crew to read a negative review of meant to help you prove to your munity aspect of raving. All the comes in. Our goal is to review their production, and we are sen- parents that your pastime is nothing interviewees agree that the rave at all the college plays, along with sitive to that, but not at the but good clean fun — if that were the mosphere is one of total acceptance movies, music and local theatre expense of objectivity. Our read- case, there would be less emphasis and unity, which is a huge draw to productions, so that our readers ers deserve to know what's good on the role of Ecstasy. kids who have felt like outsiders for know how to best allocate their and bad about any given play, The "story" here is told through most of their lives. time and money. and stars help make our evalua- a series of interviews with DJs and Better Living might be a good When we review such works, tions more clear. artists, ranging from the mainstream thing to play in the background at a we use a star rating system, (Moby, The Crystal Method) to the party. It provides both visual and common in entertainment jour- slightly more obscure (Electric auditory diversion without being nalism. We rate items based on Running dates Skychurch, Atomic Babies), and also compelling enough to suck you away the following scale: Five stars often COINCIDE; with devoted fans of electronica, in from a conversation, nrul you can indicate a work is nearly flaw- c hiding kids who admit to driving up skip the special DVD features like less; four stars mean the work is when plays open to 10 hours to attend a rave. "More Dope Shit," a handful of out excellent; three stars mean good, There's no plot, so movement is takes that were too boring to include two stars fair; and one star poor. simultaneously, achieved through a quasi schematic The music, by the way, is con in the real film. Just don't expect this We use half-stars to indicate a it can be TOUGH organization by topic. These topics tinuous — it gets louder or softer at to be a very educational documen- level ot quality that falls some- range from the police, who are al some points, but it never stops. That's tary. where between these rankings. to decide which ways trying to squelch the party, to one of the annoying things. The — Elisa Gabbert We use stars for a variety of reasons. Stars are simple visual to see. aids that allow readers to get a i feel for our critic's assessment It's also worth noting that we without having to read the entire don't compare Rice actors to article. Yes, it's akin to using those in Hollywood movies or Cliffs Notes, but let's be realistic Broadway plays; those are pro- — few people have the time or fessionals who, in most cases, desire to read the paper cover to have had years of training. So cover. When multiple plays or while we're often impressed by movies open the same week- student performances, we aren't end, star ratings can also func- expecting to see the next Kevin tion to rank them so viewers can Spacey or Jodie Foster. prioritize. In general, the stars We wish everyone involved in are the best way to quantify the the arts at Rice the best of luck judgments our critics make in this year, and we hope our read- Welcome Back their reviews. ers continue to find our reviews We pride ourselves in the care helpful in deciding what to do we take when assigning stars. If with their Friday nights. a critic writes a lukewarm review of a movie but wants to give it Robert Reichle is editor in chief to School! five stars, we'll lower the star and a Wiess College senior. J LEARN TO WRITE WELL Thinking about Grad school? Kaplan will help you get the score you need on test day! 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folks are acutely sensitive to. ing pop, jazz, folk and techno. The songs on Kicking Stars tend Johnson could be compared with toward "you & me" pop—you know, bands like U2 or Depeche Mode. "You did something bad/good, and The styles combine for an across 'World'has dark humor, this is how I felt - blah, blah, blah." the-board type of sound that could It's not much to work with for a both suit everyone in the room or fledgling songwriter, especially one turn everyone completely off, de- not willing to sacrifice writing music pending on your mood. Patience is unique romance story in a major key for the sake of spilling key when listening to his album. If her emotional guts. If she wants to you don't like one track, chances are GHOST, from Page 19 finding new ways to express her write light songs, they need to be you might like the next. Occasionally, however, co- general disrespect for other about something other than her writers Terry Zwigoff and Dan people. emotional landscape. Clowes give us something truly Impressive as the acting is, The exception, and the gem of outrageous, like Enid's scheme the main reason Ghost World the album, is the quite lovely to embarrass her pretentious art works is that it doesn't take the sampler "Ariadne's Anger," a retelling of the teacher with a racist restaurant easy way out. It could, for in- Greek myth. Lin sings compellingly sign from decades ago, "Coon's stance, have stooped to Enid's in the voice of the princess from Chicken Inn." level and turned into a two-hour Crete who helped Theseus find his When the movie ended, I real- joke at the expense of Buscemi 's way out of the labyrinth after slaying ized how odd it was that I had character. It could also have gone annie lin the Minotaur, then runs off and mar just spent two hours in the com- to the opposite extreme, asking ries him, only to separate and have a pany of Enid, Rebecca and us to pity Seymour even though KICKING STARS relationship with the god Dionysus. Seymour without tearing my hair he's partly responsible for his The song works beautifully until out. Most of the credit for this own misery. Ariadne Records she gets to lame lyrics at the end like goes to the actors, who effec- Instead, the movie only asks Rating: *** "Put out a notice/for Herodotus." tively convey both the off-putting us to understand where the char- (out of five) But when Lin sings, "You're not the attitudes of their characters and acters are coming from, not to hero of this story anymore," I admit There are a few misses in their secret desire to be better, share or excuse their attitudes. Baker College senior Annie Lin to a flutter of feminist solidarity. Johnson's otherwise charming happier people. As a result, we end up rooting for has made a place for herself in the Lin's album seems to be a snap record. "Glorious," is, not surpris Birch is the standout, playing these people, not because we Rice student music scene — but not shot of her repertoire at this point in ingly, the best track on the album. Enid as someone who has an like them as they are, but be- because of her music. Lin has been her musical life. She hasn't ironed The one following it is a jarring mis imagination but is too world-weary cause we sense how likeable instrumental in organizing the se- out the flaws, but there are enough placement, a gritty, weakly Dylan to use it for anything other than they could be. ries of generally excellent Rice fleeting, satisfying moments to stick esque song entitled "People" with Acoustic Music Nights, and she's around and see what she's up to vexing "raps." Other weak moments started her own label, Ariadne next. include "Should Have Been Me," Records. — Elizabeth Jardina which comes across as a campy Lin is a musician too, in the girl European '70s love song, and Getting 'Deep' in a shallow year with-a guitar style of folk Her self "Spaceless," which has a terribly produced album, Kicking Stars, is annoying chorus. DEEP, from Page 19 often with mysteries, you just have not as strong as 1 expected. Her andreas johnson Johnson seems to do best at qui But Swinton is the true center of to dive in (pardon the pun) and ac guitar playing sounds tinny, and it eter, more somber songs such as attention. She seems on the edge of cept what happens. It reminded me seems filled with missteps, particu LIEBLING "The Games We Play," "Patiently" panic at any given moment, but she a bit of one of my favorite films, larly in the first song, "Susannah." and "Safe From Harm," songs that never really gives in. The blackmail David Mamet's The Spanish Pris- Lin has a pleasant, if Britney Reprise Records showcase his gravely, youthful voice is just one more item on her list of oner. So much happens and it's so Spearsish voice, and her singing, Rating: 1/2 and sensitive songwriting. chores. Without being heavy- tightly wound, but it's just too like Britney's, tends to be strained. (out of five) And so his album is diverse: a handed, the movie helps you appre thought provoking to dismiss sim But Lin doesn't have a production magnificent opening track, followed ciate what mothers have done (and ply because it's unrealistic. deus ex machina to smooth out her The first strains of "Glorious," by weaker attempts to return to the would do) to raise their kids. This year has not been one of the musical range, so her voice some- the opening track on Andreas initial glory, while the true soul of There's one very simple, logical best for films so far: granted, we times gets unpleasantly strident Johnson's Liehling, draw you into a the album lies in the pauses between. step in the plot that could have made haven't gotten into Oscar season yet, when she's reaching for a note. dramatic, sweeping landscape of With his luscious lips, princely voice the whole situation go away, and I but there's often a handful of gems Still, the album is not entirely a lush orchestral strings and pound and radio-ready single, Liebling sUS just kept wondering when it would by the end of the summer. From bust. Lin counts mediocre pop singer ing percussion. It only gets better release could elevate Johnson to the happen. But it didn't, and that an- what I've seen, I don't know if I'd Lisa Loeb as one of her influences, when Johnson begins his arching, greatest thing to come out of Swe- noyed me somewhat. need more than one hand to count and like Loeb, Lin can spin a suc- glistening wail. This is a pop gem of den since ABBA and those red fish Some may not like The Deep End the number of movies I'd consider at cessful musical phrase. The Stars t he highest caliber, one that's catchy, shaped candies. on the basis that it's not too plau least "good," but The Deep End is title track is quite catchy, even grandiose and fun to hum under — Meg Whitmore sible, and they'd have a point. But one of them. though Lin's voice can't quite reach your breath. the heights she's written into the "Glorious" is not easy to forget, song. and perhaps you haven't. A top 10 hit in the UK, France, Germany and a half dozen other European nations, the song has slowly made its way to the States, having had some expo sure in major places over the past two years. It has been repeatedly featured on ads for HBO's The So- pranos, and the video aired on VH1 to promote the soundtrack vehicle TV movie At Any Cost. The video was exceedingly Euro kirk ing stars pean, with countless shots of Johnson and a lady friend groping ¥ each other while glitter and shad- ows of a slow turning ceiling fan drape over them. The song has also Part of the problem with the al had some success as a dance remix bum is that it's almost much better here in the States, and I have actu than it actually is. Clever lyrics like ally heard it in two very random "I don't need seismology to tell me places — the parking lot at a mini- things fall down/I've seen this thing golf course and House of Pies. So cave in enough to feel the shaking" chances are you have heard it and are frustratingly negated 30 seconds will hear it again. And again and later by mindless ones like "We again. THOMAS DUBROOK/RICE UNIVFRSITY AH GALLERY dropped our anchors in our anger/ "Liebling" means "darling" in Ger Now we're sailing." It's cute allitera man, and Swedish sing songwriter tion, but dropping the anchor means Johnson isjust that. With deep brown Fun with pushpins that the boats have stopped, not that eyes and a jaw line that just won't "Pastor & Collux" (an intentional they're moving. (Or maybe it's part quit, it's a wonder America hasn't inversion of the names of the of an elaborate metaphor that this eaten him up yet. A 28 year old son mythological twins) is the current reviewer is too dull to grasp.) of two jazz musicians, he makes installation at the Rice Art And flippant lyrics about lost love music that's earnest and exploratory, Gallery (open until Sept. 8). It like "Photographic memory's killin' touching on themes of grief and was created by artist James me again" smack of pretension, not maturity. Cullinane using tens of thousands of poignancy. She sounds like a The songs featured on Liebling of aluminum pushpins in order to whinv smart kid, something we Rice cover a wide-range of styles, blend create giant images best seen from afar. The drawings on which the work are based were found in an elementary school primer, published in 1945 by Spain's Departamento Nacional De FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE WRITE FOR ME. Propaganda. "They happen ro be images of childhood that support a fascist agenda of 'clean and healthy bodies and minds, but You'll get paid, and you can get they could just as well be the Boy Scouts of America," Cullinane said. The two boys can be seen free CDs and movie passes. at the entrance of the exlibit (top); a detailed picture of the pushpins (left) shows the intricate planning that goes into thresher-arts @ riee.edu Cullinane's work. THOMAS UUBROOK/RICf UNIVERSITY ART GAL LI RY m v

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by Chris Larson THRESHER EDITORIAL SI AM- NEXT WEEK Look for complete season previews of Not again. the Rice football, cross country and Last year, Jeremy Hurd was a redshirt fresh women's soccer teams in next week's man quarterback ready to guide the Owls to a edition of the Thresher. successful season. It lasted less than one game. In Rice's season opening 30 27 victory over the Univer Hatfield said. "He had been showing the type sity of Houston, Hurd broke his finger and was of skill and leadership abilities we expected of lr sidelined for more than a month. Hurd re him during the early part of camp." turned and was a solid contributor for the Evans is taking the season off to rehabili ft second part of the season, starting two more tate from a knee injury and will play defensive games and totaling 280 yards rushing and 129 back for his senior season — leaving the total 4 yards passing for the season. experience of the Owls' quarterback corps at just three games played and seven passes attempted. All belong to sophomore Kyle Herm. who 7 thought Kyle did a really will take over the reins for Rice heading into lhe Owls' season opener Sept. 1 at UH. Fresh good job with the poise lie man Greg Henderson, who ran for over 1.500 showed with the first-team yards his senior season at Wichita Falls High School, and Joe Moore, who passed for 1,000 offense.' yards his junior season at Fort Worth South- west High School, will back up Herm. — Ken Hatfield Though it's not an ideal situation to be in, M Head football coach Hatfield is confident in Herm. Herm rushed for 92 yards and threw a touchdown pass against defending Western Athletic Confer After an injury-free spring, Hurd was set to once champion University of Texas at El be the man this season and sat at the top of the Paso last year, and Hatfield said Herm has Owls' depth chart — until injury struck again established himself as a capable leader in Aug. 15, when Hurd tore his right ACL while practice. making a cut during practice. Hurd will be out "I thought Kyle did a really good job with for the season. the poise he showed with the first-team of "The whole Rice football family is disap- fense," Hatfield said. "He led us on two or CE/THRESHER FILE I pointed that Jeremy will not be able to contrib three big drives down the field, and he ex Sophomore quarterback Jeremy Hurd, shown here rushing in Rice's 431' Southern I ute on the field this season," head coach Ken ecuted some big plays." Methodist University last season, is out for the season after tearing the right knee. Women's tennis coach Blankenship retires

by Chris Larson THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF m'wM An era came to an end this sum mer as Paul Blankenship, who served as Rice's head women's ten nis coach for 20 years, announced his retirement. Replacing Blankenship will be Roger White, who has been Blankenship's assistant coach the past three years. The duo guided Rice to a 15-6 record and a NCAA regional bid in 1998. For the first time in the program's history. Rice qualified a singles player and a COURTESY SPORTS INFORMATION :w,„ . < ^ *1 doubles team to the Clay Court Na Paul Blankenship tional Championships in 1999. "Roger has done a tremendous COURTESY SEAN SCOTT job in his three years at Rice," Ath After placing second at the NCAA Championships May 30-June 2 in Eugene, Ore., junior Alice Falaiye brought home letics Director Bobby May said. "We the gold medal at the Games of la Francophonie and competed at the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. are excited to have him take on the position of head coach and are con fident that the team will continue to flourish under his guidance." Women's track goes international Before joining the Owls in 1998. White was the assistant head tennis CAC, and then all of the sudden she professional at the Houston Coun by Chris Larson Then it was off to Edmonton, Canada, where Beckford competed relaxed. Her teammate came up and try Club after working as the direc THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF for Jamaica at the World Champion got even with her, and she didn't tor of tennis at Atascocita Country Sophomore Allison Beckford ships in Athletics held Aug. 3 12. have the momentum. Her rhythm Club from 1989 96. He earned All would likely be a shoo in winner of a Beckford failed to advance to the semi was not there, and she got tight." American honors while playing at "Who had the busiest summer at finals, finishing sixth of eight athletes After her finish, Jamaican officials Abilene Christian University in 1986. in her first round heat in 53.08. selected four other athletes from the "I am looking forward to the chal Rice?" contest. COURTESY SPORTS INFORMATION After winning the 400 meter dash This weekend, she's in Beijing, middle distance talent loaded nation lenge," White said. "It is an honor to Roger White and finishing second in the 400 meter China, competing in the World Uni to run on the 1.600 meter relay team. serve as head women's tennis coach \ hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Track versity Games. The Jamaican team went on to win for Rice University and to assist these have garnered 14 all-conference hon and Field Championships May 30 Rice head coach Victor Lopez said the gold medal after t he United States women in the pursuit of excellence ors, produced 11 individual SWC June 2 in Eugene, Ore., Beckford the summer has left Beckford tired team dropped the baton between the on and off the court." championsand three All Americans, began an around the world trek. physically as well as mentally. Her third and anchor legs. Blankenship guided the Owls to including Tracie Blumentritt and First came the Central American times in Guatemala and Canada wen- "That set her back," Lopez said. a 279 169 record during his tenure. Susan Rudd, who captured the AIAW and Caribbean Senior Championships more than a second and a half slower "It was disappointing. She's a chaser He helped the Rice program transi national doubles title in 1982. held in Guatemala City July 20 22. than the career best 51.50 she ran in — she's one of the best 4x4 legs in tion from the AIAW to the NCAA "I felt like 1 needed a break from Beckford took the silver in the 400 Eugene. the world." after his first season and oversaw its coaching." said Blankenship. "Twenty meter dash, finishing in 53.28 sec "She's really tired," Lopez said. But there's still plenty of time for move from the Southwest Confer years is a long time. The toughest part onds, and helped Jamaica claim the "She let her mind play games with Beckford to shine internationally. ence to the Western Athletic Con was trying to tell the team about [my gold medal in the 1,600 meter relay. her. She was leading in the 400 at See TRACK, Pago 28 ference in 1996. Blankenship's Owls retirement]. I'll miss the kids." / m THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 2001 _ SPORTS NOTEBOOK

progress for ward we've had in the last three meter squad is Washington's 800-meter state have had for quite' some time now," Women's soccer battles to years." champion, Anna Reeve. The 2001 graduate Gillespie said. "Secondly is the great repu- Caballero served the past two seasons of Newport High School in Bellevue, Wash, tation that Rice has athletically and. of 3-3 tie in scrimmage match as assistant coach at the University of San will join Owls runners Aimee Teteris and course, academically. The third reason is In its first official scrimmage of the sea Diego. During the 2000-'01 season, Cabal- Tanya Wright in strengthening the Rice the city of Houston. My family and I have son Monday night at the Rice Soccer and lero helped guide USD to its second con- middle distance corps and will also run cross lived in big cities before, and Houston is a Track Stadium, the women's soccer team secutive Pacific Collegiate Swim Confer country. vibrant community that we are looking jumped out to a 3-1 lead but surrendered two ence championship. The Toreros broke Yvonne Umeh, a 400-meter dash runner forward to be a part of." goals and had to settle for a 3-3 tie against a 11 school records and five conference from Pasadena's Dobie High, will also join Wilson said Gillespie's experiences and group of all-stars from the Challenge Soccer records as Michael Keeler earned coach the squad. Umeh finished third at this year's connections are significant assets to Rice's Club of Spring. of the year honors, Carolyn Gorrick was Texas Class 5A meet. program. Junior Jennifer Teeter, a transfer from named swimmer of the year and 11 swim- "I am truly excited about what these "I definitely think that Marty's back- the University of Texas, put the Owls on mers were named to the all-conference four young ladies will bring to the track for ground in the Midwest will really help the board in- the fourth minute when she team. us," said Lopez. "They will add to the suc- [with recruiting]," Wilson said. "He's got a scored off an assist from freshman Kelly During her undergraduate career at cess of our team and continue to build on vast knowledge of what goes on with Min- Potysman. UCSD, Caballero was a 20-time All Ameri- the winning tradition that we have estab- nesota basketball and basketball in that Senior Lindsay Botsford scored in the can and still holds the school record in the lished." area has improved tremendously over the 20th minute off an assist from freshman 50 and 100-meter freestyles. In addition to The Owls women's track and field team last several years. He also has ties within Marisa Galvan. and freshman goalkeeper swimming, she was also a team captain on seeks to repeat as conference indoor and the state of Iowa. There have been a num- Lauren Shockley held Challenge score- UCSD's national champion water polo team. outdoor champions this spring. ber of kids that have fit our profile over the less for the first half. She was UCSD's swimmer of the year in years and we just have not been able to get The second half was a different story, 1995, 1997 and 1998 and the women's water a foothold in that area. With the fact that however. Challenge scored two minutes into polo player of the year in 1996 and 1997. he knows people in the state, he'll be a the half, but Rice responded in the 76th Assistant Gillespie joins son welcomed addition for our program." minute with another goal from Botsford. in men's basketball program Rice's defense caved in after the goal, how Women's track signs Texas 'ever, as Challenge scored in the 79th and Marty Gillespie just couldn't stand to be Mularz finishes seventh at 83rd minutes. Class 5A discus champion away from his son. Freshman Sarah Yoder led the Owls with Gillespie is joining the Rice staff as an national swimming meet * four shots, including two that hit the cross- The Western Athletic Conference's top assistant men's basketball coach and will bar. Yoder almost won the game for the Owls women's track and field team just got a little have the chance to coach his son, Brock, For the first time ever, Rice's swimming in the final minute, but the Challenge goal- stronger, as head coach Victor Lopez an who signed with the Owls during the early coaching staff developed a summer training keeper preserved the tie with a diving save to nounced the signing of four recruits for the signing period in November. program and coordinated a trip to the na her right. 2002 season Monday. Gillespie, most recently an assistant at tional championships. Both teams took 15 shots, eight of them Eimile Gavagan, the Texas Class 5A dis- Austin Peay State University, replaces John The effort paid off as junior Mandy Mularz on goal. cus champion, will step in and take over Herndon, who resigned this summer to ac qualified fourth with a time of 26.00 seconds Rice opens its inaugural season next throwing duties for Rice, filling in where cept the head coaching position at Schreiner in the 50-meter freestyle and finished sev- Friday at home against Army. Look for a four-time Western Athletic Conference cham College in Kerrville. enth in the finals with a time of 25.95. She full season preview in next week's Thresher. pion Jessica Sommerfeld left off last year. "Marty will bring a great deal of experi- became the first Rice swimmer to ever qualify Gavagan is a 2001 graduate of West Brook ence to our coaching staff," head coach Willis for finals at nationals. Senior High School in Beaumont. Wilson said. "He's got a number of years of Senior Rachel Armstrong qualified 16th "Eimile has been working this summer coaching experience and was a Division 1 and finished 15th in the same event with a Boyd hires former standout with the weight and hammer throw, in addi player. I think he's going to add a great deal time of 26.73. swimmer as assistant coach tion to the discus," Lopez said. "I am hoping of maturity to our staff and hopefully some I he Owls had a couple of disappoint- that she will add a new element to that area new, fresh ideas." ments. Senior Beth Williams finished 55th Head swimming coach Doug Boyd an of our squad." After a two year stint at Austin Peay State, in the 400 meter inidvidual medley and 52nd nounced Monday that Shawna Caballero Schwannah McCarthy, a 2001 graduate Gillespie brings nearly two decades of coach in the 200 IM, and the 400-meter freestyle has joined the staff as assistant swimming of Universal High School in Grand Cayman, ing experience to the Owls, including 12 relay squad was disqualifed. The team of coach. won the bronze medal at the 1999 Carifta years as a Division I assistant at Bradley Armstrong, Mularz and seniors Katie Caballero was one of Boyd's top swim- Games. The Carifta Games are open to indi University, the University of Minnesota, the Hermann and Beth Williams, which is mers at the University of California at San viduals ages 13 19 who are from Caribbean University of Tulsa and Drake University. three fourths of the team that earned all Diego from 1995 '98. nations. He spent four years as a Division II head American honors in the 200 meter "We're excited to have someone who is "Schwannah is obviously young, but she coach and three years as the front man at the freestyle relay at last year's NCAA Cham familiar with me and our program," Boyd has talent." added Lopez. "She'll start out junior college ranks. He played basketball pionships, finished fourth in the finals but said. "It's good to have someone who has with the 100 hurdles, and we'll see what she and baseball at Iowa State University. was penalized for an apparent early jump been successful in our system, and I believe can do and go from there." "My decision to come to Rice is really at the start of its third leg. she is someone who will help continue the Joining the Owls' already loaded 800 centered on a relationship that Willis and I

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NEW RULE CHANGES If you haven't been following college volleyball closely, you might be surprised by some things if you attend Rice's season opener next Friday against Samford University. The National Association for Girls and Women in Sports, the official rules-making body for women's collegiate volleyball, has initiated modifications to rules involving scoring of the game and serving. Instead of playing games to 15, where a team must serve the ball in order to score a point, games will be played to 30 points using "rally scoring," where a point is scored each time the ball is served. Teams must still win a game by two points, and the fifth game in a match, if necessary, will still be played to 15 using rally scoring. "It'll be different," senior outside hitter Leigh Leman said. "I think it's good for our game. We're a good sideout team, so we'll make points this year instead of just getting the ball back." Head coach Julio Morales said he thought the new scoring format would help his team eliminate the lapses the Owls experienced at times last season, when the Owls would go scoreless for extended amounts of time. "You set yourself up for scoring again when you sideout," he said. "We should be able to diminish the letdowns." The other significant changes concern the serve. Previously, a serve that hit the net resulted in a sideout for the other team — now a serve that hits the net and crosses to the other side is in play. Also, a server must strike the ball the first time she tosses it instead of the previously allowed two tosses. Finally, an "international pursuit rule," stating that a player may retreive a ball that has crossed the net plane over or outside the antenna if the player doesn't to ich the opponent's court, has been introduced. Both teams' coaches must agree to accept the rule before a match for the rule to be in effect.

( Evening Jobs Available on ROB GADDI/THRESHER Senior outside hitter Leigh Leman, seen here knocking down a kill against Southern Methodist University last season, Rice's Campus is a preseason all-Western Athletic Conference pick and will lead Rice's hitting attack this year. I The School of Continuing Studies, which offers New faces and a new attitude I timely educational programs for the general Owls hope talented freshmen, team spirit carry team to NCAA berth public, has openings for Course Attendant by Chris Larson positions. Responsibilities include verifying THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF WAC PRESEASON 2000-'01 WAC attendance, distribution of materials, instructor New is the buzzword for the vol STANDINGS leyball team this season. POLL support, and monitering the class. The first After jumping out to a 14 5 start The results of the Western Conference record listed first, last season, things began to unravel Athletic Conference preseason followed by overall record: for the Owls as they lost nine coaches poll, with first-place class starts Monday, September 17th. There are straight matches and saw their votes in parentheses: Hawaii 16-0 31 2 dreams of an NCAA tournament San Jose St. 13-3 22-10 also some daytime and Saturday classes. Please berth disappear. 1. Hawaii (9) 81 Nevada 10-6 13-14 This season, however, the Owls 2. San Jose State (1) 69 Texas-El Paso 7-9 16-15 visit the SCS websit at www.scs.rice.edu to get promise things will be different. They 3. Nevada 65 Rice 6-10 17-16 have several new components to 4. Boise State 46 Texas Christian 6-10 15-18 specific information about each class. their game that they believe will help Texas-El Paso 46 Fresno St. 6-10 13-17 them get another good start — and 6. Fresno State 45 Tulsa 4-12 20-13 keep the momentum going through 7. Rice 38 SMU 4 12 14 17 If you are interested, please immediately contact out the season. 8. Southern Methodist 32 Boise State4 3 1 3 9-19 To start off, they've got four new 9. Tulsa 19 La. Tech** 0-16 8-26 Czolgus Evans freshmen that head coach Julio Mo 10. Louisiana Tech 9 rales calls his best recruiting class * as a member of the Big West (71 3) 348-6109 ever. Last year, the Owls' most glar Conference ing weakness was having too few rounded than other freshmen we've * * as a member of the Sun [email protected] hitters consistently putting down brought in." Belt Conference kills — Rice finished next-to-last in The hitters will join senior Leigh the Western Athletic Conference last Leman, a preseason all WAC pick who season with a .193 hitting percent knocked down 464 kills last season fore, but now everyone coming in is age. and carried the Owls to several wins. used to a 5-1." Reformed University "Leigh has been a very stable Morales said both of his setters competitor on the team since fresh are working hard and will be ready man year, sometimes not with the when the season begins. Fellowship 'It's a huge shift. Last best situations," Morales said. "We're working on deciding who's year there were lots of "One thing you can't take away going todo what," he said. "Saturday's from her is that she's a fierce com scrimmage gave us some insight — divisions — this year petitor." one has better flow and decision mak The Owls have a new setup on ing, and the other is getting techni Stuff you need practice is a lot of fun.' the court as well. After setter Nil cally better. Both of them can set. — Elizabeth Davenport Pollock Kalagoglu left the team in the We're going to see what's going on middle of the season, Rice went to this week to help us make a decision to hear! Junior middle blocker 1 a 6 2, or two-setter, attack, with on who's going to go first." senior Leigh Leman and sopho- Setting is still somewhat new for more Rebekah Neal both doubling Neal, who began her setting career Three powerful freshman outside as setters and outside hitters. The last season. hitters will go a long way toward Owls had never played with two "The first lime I set was last year solvingthat problem. Lindsay Carter setters on the court at once, and it when they threw me in," Neal said. was the most valuable player of the showed. The team frequently ap "It's been difficult and frustrating at Florida Class 3A state championship peared confused and rarely put to times trying to learn different things, tournament, and Rebeca Pazo has gel her a game with a consistent but it's been fun. I always wanted to been a member of the Venezuelan hitting attack set ever since I started playing. I just national teams at the youth, junior This year, Rice is committed to a never got the opportunity." and senior levels since 191)7 5 1 attack with one setter on the Also new for this year are Mo Add to the mix some height — a lot court, as Neal and junior Mariel rales' assistant coaches. Gone are of height — in 6 foot 4 outside hitter Davenport Pollock are battling for Jose Santiago, who left to teach ('I Monday Nights Opm Catherine DuPont and 6 3 middle the starting setter spot. ementary physical education, and blocker Rebecca Kainz, and it's obvi "I personally really like the 5 1," Tiffany Carrethers, who look an as Miner Lounge in the RMC ous why Morales is so excited junior middle blocker Elizabeth Dav sistant coaching position at Baylor th "They're a very strong contin enport Pollock said. "I think it's much University. Replacing them are Doug Starts August 27 gent," Morales said. "They have all more conducive to team unity and Babington and Tracy McWilliams, been in competitive situations offense and gives people more des who both own collegiate head coach roach @rke,edu throughout their lives. They're more ignated roles. I think last year we ing experience. Babington coached balanced in terms of basic skills, scrambled around a lot with the 6 2 Galveston College to a 52 29 record www.ryf.rice.edu/~riceruf they're stronger and more well because we had never played it be See VOLLEYBALL. Page 29 -BBBa r.,. ., • ( rm . fl i}%,i...f w^. •,. ,, THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 2001 27 ,—. 200V02 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Owls to learn life on the road August 31 Samford* Autry Court 3 p.m. Stephen F. Austin* Autry Court 7 p.m. WAC split into two divisions; Rice will gun for eastern division title

' * ; v ' • September by Chris Larson 1 Houston* Autry Court 11 a.m. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF 1 Texas A&M* Autry Court 5 p.m. mm 4 Sam Houston State Autry Court 7 p.m. If you're interested in watching 7 Tennessee# Berkeley, Calif. noon the volleyball team play, next week- 8 California or Florida Atlantic# Berkeley, Calif. TBA end will be one of your only opportu 14 Louisiana StateA Baton Rouge, La. 1 p.m. nities for a while. Florida A&MA Baton Rouge, La. 5 p.m. The Owls open the season by 15 George MasonA Baton Rouge, La. 11 a.m. hosting the Crowne Plaza Rice Invi 18 Southwest Texas State San Marcos 7 p.m. tational next Friday and Saturday. 27 Boise State (WAC) Boise, Id. 8 p.m. After a Sept. 4 date against Sam 29 Nevada (WAC) Reno, Nev. 8 p.m. Houston State University, they won't be back for an entire month until October Oct. 4, when they host the Univer 4 Hawaii (WAC) Autry Court 7 p.m. sity of Hawaii in their Western Ath 6 San Jose State (WAC) Autry Court 6 p.m. letic Conference home opener. 7 Fresno State (WAC) Autry Court 1 p.m. The month long span will see Rice 18 Southern Methodist (WAC) Dallas 7 p.m. play eight straight matches away 20 Texas-El Paso (WAC) Autry Court 1 p.m. from Autry Court. 25 Louisiana Tech (WAC) Ruston, La. 7 p.m. "We play three tournaments in a 27 Tulsa Tulsa, Okla. 7 p.m. row that are pretty tough," head coach Julio Morales said. "It should get us November going arid test how far we can go." 1 Arkansas Autry Court 6 p.m. Highlighting the Owls' 3 Louisiana Tech (WAC) Autry Court 7 p.m. nonconference schedule are games 4 Tulsa (WAC) Autry Court 7 p.m. against Texas A&M University, \ 8 Southern Methodist (WAC) Autry Court 7 p.m. which is ranked 18th nationally and 10 Texas-El Paso (WAC) El Paso 2 p.m. is coming off a 20 9 season, and 15-1 £ WAC Tournament San Jose, Calif. games against Southeastern Confer 23 ence opponents University of Ten Washington State% Las Vegas, Nev. 8 pm KATIE STREIT/THRESHER 24 UNLV or William & Mary% Las Vegas, Nev. TBA nessee, which posted a 23 10 record Freshman middle blocker Rebecca Kainz hits in practice Wednesday. Kainz is part 29-30 NCAA First/Second Rounds Campus Sites TBA last season, and Louisiana State of an incoming freshman class that head coach Julio Morales said is his best ever. University, which owns an 11 1 December record in the series against Rice. ern division. Rice will play each east The division alignment should 1 NCAA First/Second Rounds Campus Sites TBA "It will set a tone for where we ern team twice, with one game at be also beneficial to the Owls. Last 6-9 NCAA Regionals Campus Sites TBA will be," Morales said. "A&M might home and one game away. The Owls year's top three teams in the confer 13 NCAA Semifinals San Diego, Calif. TBA be one of the top 10 teams in the will play each western squad once, ence standings were Hawaii, San 15 NCAA Championship San Diego, Calif. TBA nation, and we play at LSU, which is with a rotating year-to-year sched Jose State University, and the Uni a pretty quality program." ule deciding which team is home. In versity of Nevada, and all three are (WAC) denotes a Western Athletic Conference game WAC play will take on a signifi all, each WAC team will play 13 con in the western division. Of the east BOLD denotes a home game at Autry Court cantly different look this season, with ference matches. ern division teams, only Tulsa, which * Rice Invitational, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 (Rice University, host) the conference split into two divi "It's a good thing having (he two went 20-13 playing a soft # Golden Bear Classic, Sept. 7-8 (University of California) sions. Rice is in the eastern division divisions," Morales said. "It certainly nonconference schedule but A Tiger Classic, Sept. 14-15 (Louisiana State) with Southern Methodist University, helps in terms of managing the play struggled to a 4 12 WAC mark, tal % UNLV Thanksgiving Classic, Nov. 23-24 (University of Nevada at Las Vegas) the University of Tulsa, Louisiana ers and their schedule and travel — lied more wins than Rice's 17 last Tech University and the University we're the longest traveling confer season. Add to that the fact that this All times are central standard time. of Texas at El Paso, while the other ence in the country, and you never year's games against Hawaii, San five WAC schools comprise the west get used to it." See SCHEDULE, Page 28 • • Special Offers fojr Rice Students!

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THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 2001 § • • Men5s Owls hope for a sizeable homecourt advantage with 15 games at Autry season and advanced to the sec- by Chris Larson schedule offers a good mix. We've World University Games got some home games and then we ond round of the NCAA tourna- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF have a road stretch and then we ment. TRACK, from Page 23 recording a mark of 19-9 3/4. Autry Court has been kind to the come back home again. Hopefully it Four of Rice's first six WAC "It's a mental thing," Lopez Senior Keitha Moseley took the men's basketball team the past few will be a schedule that we will be games are on the road, and a couple said. "She needs to overcome bronze medal in the 100-meter years. Though the Owls have posted challenged by. but at the same time of early road wins would give the that, because after Rice every hurdles in Guatemala, and St v, just one winning season in their last we'll be able to gain valuable confi- Owls the opportunity to establish summer she's going to want to Moseley and junior 800-meter five campaigns, their home record dence as we head into conference themselves as a contender in the look good. I told her not to worry runner Tanya Wright are also over the stretch is 41-24, including a play." conference. about it, and to go to China and competing in Beijing. solid 10-5 mark a year ago and a With the addition of Boise State "In conference play, we'll play an run like she did at the national A couple of former Owls also sparking 13-1 tally during the 1998- University and Louisiana Tech Uni- extended stretch of road games high- championships." competed internationally this sum '99 season. versity to the conference, the Owls lighted by some very formidable Beckford wasn't the only Owl mer. Kareem Streete-Thompson, hi The Owls hope the trend con will play a total of 18 WAC games. opponents," Wilson said. competing on the international who earned All-American honors :W tinues. Their schedule for the up- They begin with what may be their The Owls return 10 level this summer. Junior Alice from 1991 '95 while at Rice, won coming season includes 15 home toughest challenge all season, a Jan. letterwinners, including three start Falaiye won the gold medal in the the gold medal at CAC with a to games, which equals the number 3 game at defending champion ers, from a squad that finished 14 long jump at the Games of la jump of 26 1 3/4 and finished fifth J fey of games Rice played at Autry last Fresno State University. 16 last season. Rice begins practice Francophonie in Ottawa-Hull, at the World Championships with I . season and is the most since the The Bulldogs finished 26-7 last on Oct. 13. Canada, July 21, with a leap of 20 a mark of 26 6 3/4. Vol I' 1986-'87 season. Seven of the Owls' feet, 111/4 inches. Andrea Blackett, who gradu 11 nonconference games are at Falaiye also competed for her ated from Rice in 1997. failed to home. native Canada in the long jump in advance past the qualification Rice's nonconference slate 2001-'02 MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Edmonton but missed the final, heats in the 400-meter hurdles. should give the team a chance to build some confidence heading into November 26 San Jose State (WAC) Western Athletic Conference play. 16 Navy 28 Tulsa (WAC) 1 None of Rice's 11 opponents ad 20 Lamar 31 Nevada (WAC) . 22 Colorado WAC volleyball tourney vanced to the NCAA tournament last year. Baylor University, which 27 Stephen F. Austin State February visits Autry Court Dec. 1, is Rice's 29 Houston 2 Fresno State (WAC) ! only nonconference foe to have re- 7 Texas-El Paso (WAC) back after two-year hiatus ceived a postseason invitation ayear December 9 Boise State (WAC) M ago. as the Bears lost in the first 1 Baylor 14 Louisiana Tech (WAC) SCHEDULE, from Page 27 "First place in our division is what round of the National Invitation 4 Middle Tennessee State 16 SMU (WAC) Jose State and Fresno State Univer- we're shooting for," Morales said. Tournanjent. 8 Birmingham-Southern 21 San Jose State (WAC) sity are at Autry Court, and the Owls "This is where the conference setup Still, head coach Willis Wilson 21 Centenary 23 Hawaii (WAC) couldn't have dreamed of a much comes in. Whoever comes in first is feels there will be enough tough 27 Texas-Pan American 28 Tulsa (WAC) better schedule. not going to meet Hawaii until the 29 Siena [ games to prepare his team for Also returning to WAC play is a final, and by then anything can hap ft WAC play. The Owls open the sea March postseason tournament, with the pen." son against the United States Na January 5-9 WAC Tournament winner earning an automatic berth The Owls know a major key to val Academy, which advanced to 3 Fresno State (WAC) (Tulsa, Okla.) to the NCAA tournament. The first succeeding in conference play is the championship game of the 5 Nevada (WAC) 14-17 NCAA First and Second place teams in the two divisions will building momentum with a good [ Patriot League tournament last- 10 Boise State (WAC) Rounds (regional sites) be seeded on opposite sides of the start in nonconference action. year. 12 Texas-El Paso (WAC) 21-24 NCAA Regionals bracket. With Hawaii having posted "We start off with a bang at our to Rice closes its nonconference 17 SMU (WAC) (regional sites) a 71 1 conference record and own Rice tournament,'• senior outside stn schedule against Siena College, a 19 Louisiana Tech (WAC) 30-1 NCAA Final Four ing all fiye conference titles, nothing hitter Leigh Leman said. "'Then we'll thr team that went 20 11 last year and 24 Hawaii (WAC) (Atlanta, Ga.) would please Rice more than claim be away most of September. And Un Un handed Rice a 76-52 loss Jan. 13. (WAC) denotes a Western Athletic Conference game ing the top seed in the eastern divi we'll be winning away, so when we Coi "We're going to be tested early," BOLD denotes a home game at Autry Court sion and waiting until the final to get back people will want to come Wilson said. "The nonconference possibly meet Hawaii. and see us."

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:• ,>> l THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24,2001 29 jit doesn't get much tougher than this Owls' blocking could Irutal Lady Owl schedule includes defending NCAA champion Notre Dame be among nation's best by Chris Larson their home debut when they host easier. In fact, capturing the confer- the Gene Hackerman Rice Invita- ence crown will likely be a much THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF VOLLEYBALL, from Page 26 Craven anchors a defense that tional Nov. 30-Dec. 1. The Univer- tougher challenge, as Louisiana in two years, and McWilliams ranked second in the WAC last At least no one can accuse the sity of North Carolina at Greens- Tech University makes its WAC went 137-55 in her stint at Arkan- season with 17.13 digs per game, omen's basketball team of dodg- boro, the University of Maine and debut this season. sas Tech University, where she and the Owls ranked second in g any bullets. 2001 NCAA participant George The LadyTechsters have consis- led her team to the NCAA Divi- the Western Athletic Conference Tuesday, the women's basket- Washington University will battle tently been ranked in the top 10 sion II regional semifinals. Rice for the invitational crown. and 15th in the NCAA last year in all staff announced a schedule that nationally in the last few years. They "They're awesome," Elizabeth nks among the toughest in the After hosting Notre Dame, the finished last season ranked sixth blocks with 3.06 blocks per game. Davenport Pollock said. "I really Juniors Briana Cook and country. It includes a treacherous Lady Owls begin their campaign for nationally and advanced to the elite like both of them and I know the four-game span in December in a Western Athletic Conference title eight of the NCAA tournament, Elizabeth Davenport Pollock led whole team really respects both the team in blocking last year Which the Lady Owls will face four by traveling to the University of Tulsa where they lost to the University of of them. They bring so much to and should only improve with teams that received postseason in- Dec. 30. Connecticut. the program, not just knowledge vitations last season: No. 11 Texas Defending WAC champion Rice, which returns 10 but enthusiasm and passion and another year of experience un- Tech University, which advanced Texas Christian University de- letterwinners from last year's 18-12 support. They really care about der their belts. With senior to last year's sweet 16; the Univer- parted the conference to compete squad, will travel to Ruston, La., Jan. us and how we do." middle blocker Courtney Smith ity of Arizona, which lost in the in Conference USA, but that doesn't 26 and will host the Lady Techsters Most importantly, the Owls returning for her senior year and econd round of the Women's Na- mean a WAC title will come any Feb. 21. say, they have a new attitude and Kainz already having established ional Invitation Tournament; Loui- herself as a serious blocking siana State University, which lost in a new, enthusiastic commitment to teamwork. Last season, tem- threat, Rice's blocking game will fthe second round of the NCAAtour- be rivaled by few opponents na- jjfnament; and defending champion pers flared and teammates pulled 2001-'02 WOMEN'S BASKEIBALL SCHEDULE tionwide. Notre Dame University. away from each other, particu- larly during the midseason skid. "The game's won at the net, November 26 Louisiana Tech (WAC) It's enough to make any coach's This year, they say, things are a and that's blocking and hitting," 17 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 31 Nevada (WAC) ead spin. But it's consistent with whole lot more fun. Morales said. "Blocking's the first 23 Massachusetts head coach Cristy McKinney's phi- "Last year I didn't feel like the opportunity to score, and now losophy that to be the best, you have 25 Cornell February team was very together," Neal with rally score even more so." to play the best, and McKinney has 30 UNC-Greensboro* 2 Fresno State (WAC) 7 Texas-El Paso (WAC) said. "We had a lot of discord Rice will look to use its middle been able to arrange home-and- among the team, but this year I December 9 Boise State (WAC) blockers more on offense this home series with some of the tough- feel like we're going to be stron- 1 George Wash./Maine* 14 San Jose State (WAC) season, and the coaching staff est teams in the country. ger. Already we're doing better 5 Texas Tech 17 Hawaii (WAC) has devoted a large segment of "The schedule is tough; maybe together and playing with each 8 Arizona 21 Louisiana Tech (WAC) preseason practice to developing in some ways too tough, but we'll other better." just have to see," McKinney said. 20 Louisiana State 23 SMU (WAC) the connection between the set- Elizabeth Davenport Pollock "But we want to play quality teams, 28 Notre Dame ter and middle blockers. said comparing practice from last and when you have an opportu- 30 Tulsa (WAC) March "The middles are connecting year to this year is like compar- nity to have Notre Dame, Arizona 2 Tulsa (WAC) a lot better than we ever have in ing night and day. and George Washington play on January 5-9 WAC Tournament the past," Elizabeth Davenport "We're emphasizing enthusi- your home court, you don't turn 3 Fresno State (WAC) (Tulsa, Okla.) Pollock said. "The middle offense asm and being positive and sup- m down opportunities like that be- 5 Nevada (WAC) 15-18 NCAA First and Second port for our teammates," she said. is going to be a huge part of the cause you think it's going to be 10 Boise State (WAC) Rounds (campus sites) "It's a huge shift. Last year there team offense this year." too tough." 12 Texas-El Paso (WAC) 23-25 NCAA Regionals were lots of divisions — this year The Owls hope one more new 17 Hawaii (WAC) (campus sites) The Lady Owls will get a chance practice is a lot of fun and there's part fits into the equation this 19 San Jose State (WAC) 29-31 NCAA Final Four to build up to the killer four-game lots of cheering." year — Rice's first-ever NCAA stretch. They open the season with 24 SMU (WAC) (Atlanta, Ga.) One thing Rice is thankful tournament berth. three road games at Texas A&M * Gene Hackerman Rice Invitational hasn't changed much is the "I know we're going to get to University at Corpus Christi, the (WAC) denotes a Western Athletic Conference game team's strength on defense. Se- the NCAA tournament," Neal University of Massachusetts and BOLD denotes a home game at Autry Court nior defensive specialist Michelle said. "I just don't know how far." Cornell University before making

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If you're a little puzzled about how friday AUG 24 MARTEI 4 College is coming along, ORIENTATION WEEK you'll want to make a trip over to its open is officially over. Expect many tired house. Tours will be available starting at freshmen, some exhausted advisers and a 5 p.m. at Martel House. sudden decline in business at House of Pies. Be closer to God and Chris Larson. m LJ Campus Crusade for Christ holds its •• Decisions, decisions — freshmen ICE CREAM FRESHMEN register by 5 p.m. outside of VALHALLA. there's social in Baker Commons at 8 p.m. thursday AUG 29 today for their very first college classes. sure to be more than just Diet Coke to No matter how smart you are, 27 hours is Want to know how to work for this kooky drink. Stop by from 5-9 p.m. Take a few minutes to stop by the Student not a normal courseload. outfit? That's right, your very own Center for an OPEN HOUSE Be all that you can be. Watch the women's holds a recruiting today from 5-9 p.m. THRESHER team take on Arm Still haven't gotten your smiling little mug varsity SOCCER y meeting tonight at 9 p.m. in Kelley Lounge in their inaugural match at the track/ on an ID? Fear not, you have until in the Student Center. Get a rare glimpse soccer stadium at 7 p.m. monday AUG 27 at the life of a Thresherite, or just chow on 5 p.m. today to get over to the University Students grudgingly return to their daily some serious pizza. Police station for your glamor shot. team of class for The VOLLEYBALL grind on the FIRST DAY plays Samford University at 3 p.m. today. the 2001 fall semester. Somehow, it friday Saturday AUG 31 Later, at 7 p.m., they take the court AUG 25 seems that we're already longing for the Another semester, another against Stephen F. Austin University. Welcome back, Kotter...err... weekend. UPPERCLASSMEN' ^e\ free to lug REGISTRATION'or If you're returned to school ready to your few worldly possessions into your continuing undergraduates and graduate Calendar submit items: dorm room after noon today. change the world, drop in on RSVPs students come and gone. Get to the first meeting of the year. You'll find the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m. today or be Feeling altruistic? Know what altruistic helpful bunch in Farnsworth Pavillion in forced to walk the plank, me matey! No, • by CAMPUS MAIL to Calendar means without looking in a dictionary? If really — you'll be fined. Editor, Rice Thresher, MS-524. the Student Center at 9 p.m. tonight. t0 you answered yes, try O-Week • by FAX Calendar Editor, (713) 348- 5238. OUTREACH DAY He|p y°ur Over-involve yourself! Find bushels and • by to [email protected]. community. Make new friends. Wash dogs. tuesday AUG 28 bushels of activites at today's E-MAIL i£t are i Calendar submission FORMS Extended lines, extended hours: The ACTIVITIES FAIR "cm available at the Student Activities Office or Sunday attempts to on the Thresher office door. .AUG 26 CAMPUS STORE 1-4 p.m. in the Student Center and Ray fulfill all your book-buying needs by staying The for all items is 5 p.m. Tired of mashed potatoes? Join Courtyard. DEADLINE open until 6 p.m. through tomorrow. The the Monday prior to publication.

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„ '%&W. Change thelife of a Martelian... forever! Students on this campus aren't "So I ate the cookie and for an Share your love, floor and Ramen sex. hour afterwards I could hear noodles with a boy or girl Martelian who Malcolm GUIls color. Do you know what red will soon be homeless in the dead of win- Why is that? sounds like?" — Wiess sophomore ter. Martelians are waiting now. Become "If I was going to hook up with an adopter today! an inanimate object, it'd be a "Last year, whenever tours Every 17 minutes, another Martelian tree; like those soft trees outside would walk by. I'd yell, Go to goes homeless. of the Student Center." Stanford.' This year, I mean it." Adopt-A-Martelian is a Hedonist-based — Baker junior — Will Rice sophomore I think we found the problem. ministry started in 2000. We work in eight % "I'm a Slavic Studies major." colleges and are working to assist all "He's so cute, he's James Van "What, that's a major?" Martelians, regardless of class, former Der Beek squared." "I'm doubling." college pr purity score, to find a nice, safe — Sid senior "What, in 'Slavic' and 'Studies'?" — Two Thresher editors home on campus, or at Wiess College. "Spread the evil message of the What do you expect from someone At the request of Bob Barker, all SA." with two first names? Martelians have been spayed or neutered. — A former SA president "If you look around Rice, the Meet a Martelian "You're never homicidal. Never." white homies are where it's at." I am a Martelian named Alex. My — Baker sophomore complain- — Anonymous O Week student KATIE STRE1T/THRESHER ing about her roommate. coordinator brother Ugenta and I were born into a Above: Pathetic Martelians grovel. Below: Said pathetic university that had a huge endowment, Martelians grovel at the hands of Baker sophomore Ryann "When I started fighting, they "Are you afraid to go to infinity?" but they said they were too poor to give us Ferguson, who wisely did not grant them shelter. would squeeze my nipples." — Dr. Gao, MATH 102 somewhere to live. They gave me subsi- — Baker junior Now that you get the picture, dized food points called Tetras, but they "She's way too analog for him." send us some better misclass at did not value housing for Martelians. — Lovett senior backpage&rice. edu. In a developed college, like Baker Col- lege, where the univesity provides housing and dining accomodations fit for students, it might be difficult to appreciate the challenges of Martelian life. Fact or Fiction? I would like to encourage everyone with You decide. Answers are below. goodwill to contribute to helping the homeless. There is so much joy in giving love 1) Vice President for Student 5) The Student Association Affairs Zenaido Camacho presidents, Jamie Lisagor and and hope to others by adopting a Marelian. jumped into President Malcolm Gavin Parks, said they are I would like to take this forum to thank Gillis' pool fully dressed on taking "a break" from each my Orientation Week adviser, who has Tuesday. other in order to sort out personal problems. A judge agreed to adopt me and give me a place to 2) Wiess College living spaces gave Lisagor custody of the 2 live. I will always remember you and share will be demolished in and 1 /A North Colleges, while your love with other homeless people. December because of an Parks has in his charge the 6 Love life — adopt a Martelian! infestation of rabid mice. A South Colleges.

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