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Volume 38 - Issue 05 - Friday, October 11, 2002

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. President Hulbert and Homecoming Edition VOLUME 38, ISSUE 05 R O S E -HU L M A N IN S TI T UT E OF TE C H N O L OG Y TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2002 New twist on bonfire Will it fly with alumni? Rory Sant prevents the ties from decaying, What Now The Building Process What Made the however when burned the com- This is where the current bon- Construction on the design Bonfire Meaningful Staff Writer pound is carcinogenic. Since fire design begins to make sense. began last Thursday. After four You would be hard pressed to Hearsay and speculation have there aren’t many uses for Normally, the bonfire is hours of work, what was there find someone in the Rose com- been surrounding this year’s treated ties that aren’t on a rail- designed by freshman, however, remained unguarded and it was munity who hated the bonfire. bonfire over the last year. Every- road track, they can be pur- because the lack of volume shortly destroyed. Fourteen more It’s a giant fire and its cool, but one has heard the rumors and chased for fairly cheap and its necessitated a well thought out hours of work were done Mon- its so much more dynamic then everyone has opinions, but one of the primary reasons bon- design. The bonfire committee day through Wednesday of this that. what’s going on, what does it fires of years past have been able decided to sponsor a contest, week. There is the tradition aspect: mean, and what really hap- to be so immense. open to all students, to design You may be asking yourself for nearly eighty years in some pened? Unfortunately, for reasons not the bonfire and the winning pro- what happens if the bonfire isn’t way, shape, or form students on What’s going on is easy to cited in this article, the Environ- posal would be rewarded $250. up to the specifications? If that is this campus have been sharing in answer. We are having a bonfire, mental Protection Agency was The goal of the contest was to the case, then Rose-Hulman has the same experience. It gives the although it may hardly resemble notified of our annual event last create a design that maintained to find some way to take care of alumni something to talk about those of years past. This year’s year. The EPA is the authority as much as possible of the tradi- a $25,000 fine. Don’t worry when they come back to visit. In bonfire is less then a sixth of the over the Wabash Valley Pollu- tion, while abiding by all appli- though; the bonfire committee the span of ten years this campus size of last years, contains less tion Control Center and they cable laws. The structure could has been in close contact with can change and so what is taught then 300 railroad ties, and took were told not to grant us the not use machines, it needed to be the Pollution Control Center, in the classroom, but everyone only 14 hours to build. waiver this year. safe, and there had to be an out- and today there will be an could always discuss how awe- In previous years Rose-Hul- At this point, the bonfire’s house. There was also a limit of inspector arriving from noon to some the bonfire is. man has always been able to get prospects looked dismal. In fact, 375 untreated 8’x8”x6” railroad four o’clock to verify that every- Then there is the fact that its a waiver from the Wabash Val- it became so serious that an ties at the schools disposal. thing is within the set parame- done completely by the students. ley Pollution Control Center, announcement was made during Two juniors, Michael Chansky ters. The only help the school offers the governing environmental the summer to all the alumni that and Logan Harper, submitted the An interesting fact to mention is a little bit of money and some- organization in the Terre-Haute there would be no bonfire this winning contest entry. Their is that many alumni have offered body to find out where to spend area. The waiver not only year. However, after investigat- design calls for approximately to cover some of the cost of the it, but building that bonfire is allowed us to build a bonfire ing the law, it was determined 284 ties, and using the rest of the fine if we, as an institution, something that takes an entire whatever size we feel like, it also that a bonfire could be built, but one thousand cubic feet for hay. decided to disregard the EPA body of people, working allowed us to use treated ties. that there would be restrictions. The structure has a circular and go full out on the bonfire. together as a team to accom- Treated ties are what made the The two primary restrictions are design with an open face. The The bonfire committee did not plish. Every student here has the bonfire so cheap to build. Most that it’s limited to only 1000 traditional chimney style center consider that an option, but it opportunity to gaze up at that railroad ties that have been used cubic feet of wood, and only is maintained, and the diesel fuel does make a statement about blazing inferno and to say, “I did on tracks are treated with a com- non-treated ties could be used. will be used to help spread the what this bonfire means to Rose- that.” pound called creosote. Creosote flames as quickly as possible. Hulman. Continued of page 3 Deming 2 provides tradional fuel for fire located in the dead center of Ken- would have it, one of the teams An outhouse racing team con- sion, beating Rio’s Roundabout, Joe Reese tucky, in a small town called had dropped out of the race due to sists of five members. Four people Con-am, and the outhouse driven Staff Writer Gravel Switch. a leg injury. They were told the push the specially made outhouse, by the Little South Hunters. Every Last Saturday Deming 2 took a Penn’s Store has only had one $50 entrance fee would be waived while one person sits on the race was a win or go home situa- trip to Gravel Switch, Kentucky piece of plumbing installed in its if they wanted to bring a team throne. The outhouse itself is not tion. One loss and the trip was for where the Great Outhouse Blow- 150 year history. In 1992, a “one- down to compete. How could they an actual outhouse, but a smaller nothing. out was held. Driven by the need holer” outhouse, made of poplar refuse? This was a once in a year version made of cardboard or any- Continued on page 3 to find an outhouse for the home- and tin, was donated to the store, offer. thing else that strikes coming bonfire and the need for where is has seated many a patron The crew from Deming 2 left the the makers’ fancy. speed, Deming took a road trip. since it was installed. campus at 3:00 a.m. and headed It is mounted on a Sophomore Advisor Jake Klug To celebrate the the installation for Kentucky. After about six tricycle platoform with was asked to find an outhouse for of the restroom facilities, the Great hours and several wrong turns handles for the pushers the homecoming bonfire. Jake, Pat Outhouse Blowout was con- later, they arrived in Gravel and a seat inside. Phil Allen and Bridget Wiltgen went to ceived. The Great Outhouse Blow- Switch, only to be greeted with Rendina, John Stauffer, a couple different places around out is an all day event that occurs blank stares. Apparently, the Rose Shad Majors and Chris town to ask people of they knew of annually either the last week in students were not expected to Renfro pushed while anyone who perhaps had an out- September, or the first week in show up. James Baxter sat on the house we could use for the bonfire. October. The weather could not have hot seat. After getting no good leads at It is an all day event that several been nicer for the race. The sun It seemed as if the Kroger and K-Mart, they decided hundred people attend, not just to was out and the temperature was in missing wheel had to try their luck at Wal-Mart. see the johns race, but also for the low 80’s. It was a perfect day doomed the team, as Krug and Allen came back to other events. There are bands and to race an outhouse. The parade of they lost the first heat Deming Hall with less gas and radio personalities present to enter- privies started at noon and the to Electric Express. nowhere to get an outhouse. Then tain the crowd, as well as a car teams walked down the race track, The race was a double inspiration hit. They ran a Google show. showing off their johns. elimination bracket set- search. Keyword: outhouse. One Klug and Allen called the orga- During the parade, disaster up, so the team was of the links they found lead them nizers of the Blowout several days struck. The front wheel fell off the sent to the loser’s to the website for Penn’s Store, prior to the race to get information team’s borrowed outhouse. bracket. After a team which claims to be the oldest coun- about it, and also to ask if they Undaunted, the team decided to meeting and the chance try store in America, still in contin- might be able to obtain an out- stick it out and race. There was no to rest their legs, the President Hulbert feature uous operation by the same family house. The lady they spoke to told point in going home after driving team won the next since the 1850. Penn’s Store is them about the race, and as luck so far to do nothing. three heats in succes- on pages 6 and 7.

ENTERTAINMENT OPINIONS SPORTS FLIPSIDE WEATHER WATCH “Red Dragon” is box Advertising campaigns Salute to Senior Top Ten Things to do FRIDAY office success sicken student Football players over Fall Break Partly Cloudt / Hi 75 - Lo 58 SATURDAY Page 4 & 5 Page 8 Page 10 & 11 Page 12 Partly Cloudy / Hi 76 - Lo 39 Information courtesy The Weather Channel The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday, October 11, 2002

11 12 Reel Big Fish - Homecoming COMMUNITY House of Blues -CHI Timo Maas - Crobar DJ Heather - Metro CALENDAR the Nightclub -CHI Smart Bar - CHI

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Incubus - Assembly Vinyl - Patio Paul Thorn - Patio Incubus - Roberts Fall Break Fall Break Fall Break Hall - Lounge - Lounge - Stadium - CHI IND IND Evansville

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Fall Break Counting Crows - Rose-Hulman Nonpoint - Emerson UIC Pavilion Career Fair Theater - - CHI IND

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Dick Neal, a throughout the world are expected to between our alumni and Rose-Hul- ment, external affairs and alumni Stadium, followed by the traditional 1977 graduate, and Tom Curry, a return to participate in class reunions, man, and we’re finding that to be affairs departments. The outdoor bonfire, constructed this week by 1967 alumnus, will be recognized for golf tournaments and the opportunity especially true this year.” track and field complex, which has freshmen living in campus residence their 25 years of service as class to reconnect with their alma mater Gunter Thiel, a 1952 graduate, is undergone nearly $1 million in reno- halls. agents for the Alumni Association. during the college’s annual home- expected to return from Switzerland, vations, will be rededicated at 1:45 Saturday activities include a 5- The football team hosts Rhodes coming this weekend, Oct. 11-12. where he owns a construction equip- p.m. on Saturday. kilometer alumni run, at 8 a.m. at College of Memphis, Tenn., at 2 p.m. Reservations for more than 40 ment company. Others returning Several alumni want to step back Cook Stadium; alumni awards break- on Phil Brown Field. Baseball, bas- homecoming activities are greater include Ed Withers, a 1933 graduate, to their college years by attending a fast, 9 a.m. in the Hulman Union; ketball, soccer and volleyball will than past years, according to Alumni from Gaithersburg, Va.; Russell Kerr, class with a current Rose-Hulman alumni association meeting, 10:30 also host alumni games on Saturday. Director Brian Dyer. Many alumni a 1935 graduate, from Indianapolis; student. The “Back To Class” pro- a.m. in the Hulman Union; academic Affinity group activities on Satur- were forced to miss last year’s festiv- and five members from the Class of gram is organized by the Student department open houses, from 11 day include a drama club reunion ities because homecoming occurred 1942 for their 60th reunion. Alumni Association. Irv Keeler of a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout campus; and luncheon in the new rehearsal shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist Meanwhile, younger alumni will Indianapolis (West Terre Haute and Rosie’s Kidz Zone for alumni room of Hatfield Hall and a hospital- attacks. gather to reminisce at the Terre Haute native) and Ray Chalfant of Atlanta, families, from noon to 4 p.m. near ity tent near Cook Stadium for “Alumni couldn’t return last year Brewing Company on Friday and both 1942 graduates, are among Cook Stadium. alumni that assist the Admissions because they couldn’t get transporta- Saturday nights. alumni participating this year. Distinguished alumni receiving Office in helping recruit prospective tion or didn’t want to travel under the Other special events this year are More than 200 alumni will be Honor Alumni Awards for their ser- students to Rose-Hulman. Several circumstances. Many of those tours throughout the weekend of the playing golf Friday at the Hulman vice to Rose-Hulman are Don Dek- drama club alumni plan to stay on alumni are expecting to return this newest campus building, Hatfield Links or Country Club of Terre ker, a 1961 graduate; Gene Glass, a Sunday to help construct the set for year, even though it’s not the right Hall, which includes an alumni cen- Haute golf courses. The pep rally, 1949 graduate; Bernie Vonder- the fall play, “Arcadia.” National Depression Screening Day Bonfire twist continued from page 1: Finally, as it was already said, anything else that would burn. it’s just a neat thing to do. In the In 1964 the bonfire started to This is where the RHIT Stu- for your first visit. Walk-ins are words of Junior Matt Brandt, “It take the shape it is now, abandon- Wes Kalata dent Counseling Center comes welcome, but appointments are Staff Writer really rocks when you have a fire ing the giant wooden pole in. Brent Tucker, Jamie Aten, preferred. Stop by at their that big, and have to divert air traf- approach for a center column made According to the National and Lori Cichon are all counse- office in room 147 of the Hul- fic. I mean come on, how cool is of railroad ties. Once ties and pal- Institute of Mental Health, 18.8 lors currently enrolled in the man Union, between the Health that?” lets started being used together the million Americans are coping Counseling Psychology doc- Services and the Student As far as this year goes, whether bonfire tradition really took off. with depression. Depressive toral program at Indiana State Affairs offices. They’re here to or not the bonfire is cool, isn’t In the 80’s the bonfire became an symptoms can be caused by a University. They provide help help you in a confidential and known yet, and it won’t be known amazing spectacle. Not only was number of events including the with a wide range of issues considerate manner. until tonight. It’s definitely the the bonfire enormous, but it was death of someone close, a from homesickness and room- You can call 877-8537 or e- major question mark this home- also littered with the decorations of major lifestyle change (i.e. mate problems to eating disor- mail a request for an appoint- coming, and ultimately it will be up the freshmen that built it. You new school, marriage, ending a ders and depression, just to ment to Brent.T.Tucker@rose- to the alumni to decide, or this may might remember the Sophomore – relationship) or a major disap- mention a few. In addition, they hulman.edu or be the last bonfire at Rose. Freshman rivalries we heard about pointment. However, depres- can provide information about Lori.M.Cichon@rose-hul- This Sounds Familiar during orientation; they were true sion may also be caused by a studying, test-taking, handling man.edu. If you would like to One of the important things to and no more apparent then by the change in brain chemistry or responsibility, etc. know what other services the note is that this is not the first time “Sophomores Suck” signs that other physical illness. What- All it takes is one call or e- Student Counseling Center pro- the bonfire had been near death. In stood out like billboards from near ever the cause, you need not mail to the Student Counseling vides, please visit their website 1996 similar events were taking the top of the center column. suffer. Center to set up an appointment at http://www.rose-hulman.edu/ place. This was the year that saw It continued like this until fairly users/groups/HMUCS/. the construction of the new Sports recently. As the nineties went on, it and Recreation Complex. Because became more and more difficult to of the construction, the old site find supplies and to get help. As Deming 2 continued from page 1: (west of where the SRC is now) Rose rolled into a new millennium, Deming faced its arch nemesis, could not be used. In addition, nor- saving the bonfire was a difficult the Electric Express in the final race mally the ROTC groups took the task. in the lower bracket. The options responsibility of building and The End? were win and race for first, or lose guarding the bonfire, but for what- Friends of former bonfire chair- and place third. The Electric ever reason they could no longer do man and recent alum, Ed Grand- Express won by a nose. In the final, it. These events finally led to the staff, could easily summarize his the Electric Express lost to the team Bonfire being cancelled. However, sentiments towards the bonfire. “It from Kentucky Tech. The team it was not in the interest of the stu- didn’t die on my watch,” was a reit- came back with two trophies, for dents to let this 70-year tradition erated comment whenever he was third place in the race and also the die. A group of five resident assis- involved in a bonfire discussion. long haul award for driving the tants diligently fought the decisions The difficulties of keeping the bon- most miles to get to the race. and helped to reorganize the plan- fire alive were becoming too over- Unfortunately, they could not ning of the bonfire. bearing to circumvent, as well as bring an outhouse back. The racing One of the RAs at the time was the lack of support that the school outhouses weren’t the right type for current Director of Residence Life, seemed to be providing. the bonfire and no one was willing Erik Hayes. Erik has been very Texas A&M students also have a to part with theirs. involved with the bonfire since his homecoming bonfire tradition, or The team drove back to Terre time as a student here and now con- at least they did until 1999 when an Haute, exhausted but satisfied. Shad tinues to contribute to its efforts. inadequate design allowed the bon- Majors sums up the entire trip for Photo courtesy of Deming residents He has also done quite a deal of fire to collapse killing 12 students everyone, “I had a blast.” research on the topic of the bonfire and injuring more. This put a spot- The outhouse obtained for the The Deming racing outhouse in all of its and its history here at Rose. If you light on the Rose community as to bonfire this year was donated by are truly interested, it is worth your whether the bonfire was even safe, Richard Boyce from Cory, Indiana. glory. while to talk to him about it, but let alone even necessary. most of the important facts are In 2000 railroad ties became summarized here. exceedingly sparse. A summer Habitat House needs campus support History long search for them resulted in The Rose House made minimal Although the bonfire is rumored few locations with fewer ties. The progress this past weekend due to to have begun in 1923, the earliest following year, homecoming a low turn out of students and record of the bonfire is from 1932 occurred only two weeks after the shortage of some materials. during a Halloween celebration. beginning of the school year. This Despite having less than 10 people Students are quoted as having allowed little time to build a bon- this weekend, the remaining been, “singing songs, eating fire, but still, Rose-Hulman stu- trusses were put into position and donuts, and drinking cider.” In dents prevailed. the particle board is one piece shy those early times, the bonfire However, shortly after that bon- of being complete. wasn’t really a tradition; it was fire, the EPA was notified of our Although Homecoming celebra- more of just a thing that students actions as well as those companies tions will be the main attraction on did every year. It wasn’t until years responsible for supplying the campus this weekend, the Habitat later that the event was moved to school. for Humanity student chapter homecoming and became an event So now we are where we are. would like to see interested volun- to attract alumni. Anxiously anticipating a bonfire teers at the worksite this Saturday. The first picture of the bonfire that we are nervous about; hoping Finishing the roof is top priority was taken in 1942. Back then it that in whatever form, will carry on was basically one large, tall a time honored tradition; awaiting and this is a labor intensive job. Photo courtesy Habitat House Rose-Hulman faculty and staff wooden pole with an outhouse on the decisions of thousands of the top of it. Piled around the pole alumni and students who have yet will take over the duties while stu- Volunteers needed for Homecoiming weekend. dents are enjoying fall break. were tons of branches, hay and to determine if it will live up to their expectations. The Rose Thorn Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Friday, October 11, 2002 Like Edwin A. Abbot, only more so

Jacob P. Silvia daughter, Vikki Line, a literal line. This novel draws close resem- She stumbles upon Square’s copy blances not only to “Flatland,” but Staff Writer of “Flatland” (since the original also to “Alice In Wonderland.” was written through the perspec- Vikki plays the role of Alice, as she Flatterland tive of the main character, a com- travels through bizarre worlds mon thing of the time). Her parents where everything is different from tell her the book is heresay, and what it should be, yet the inhabit- that her great-grandfather found a ants find their surroundings to be not so happy fate after writing it. completely normal. written by: They make her get rid of it, so it This book shows neat little mind- Ian Stewart doesn’t give her any crazy ideas. twisting concepts, like parallel Unknown to them, Vikki makes lines that intersect, confined areas 320 pages several copies of “Flatland,” and that stretch on to infinity for the reads them religiously. Inside the residents, and the odd things that If you’re into math (I know that text, she discovers a secret code happen when spheres are inscribed you all are, don’t lie), you’ve prob- from her great-grandfather. He on hyperspheres. All the while ably read Edwin A. Abbot’s “Flat- shows her how to contact the Vikki is confused and the Space land.” It tells the story of a two Spaceland entities via a construc- Hopper is amused as they bounce dimensional world in which the in- tion. She follows the instructions from one realm to another to learn habitants are geometric shapes. to the letter, making a construction strange new mathematical princi- The protagonist lives in a harsh, of a few letters (“COME,” which is ples. dogmatic, narrow-minded world, readable from the third dimension). This book is edutational. That is, where life imprisonment threatens The next day, she is surprised by it educates while it entertains. I those who try free thought. Our he- a visitor named Space Hopper. He, learned things about a whole vari- ro, A. Square is visited by a sphere, like Sphere, is from Spaceland. ety of concepts, all the while gig- who he perceives as a circle chang- Unlike Sphere, he can travel to gling at the cleverly devised humor ing shape (due to Square’s two di- many other worlds. These worlds nestled here and there. It makes mensional perception). allegorically describe mathemati- one wonder if Ian Stewart could “Flatterland” by Ian Stewart takes cal concepts and theories. All the possibly write a book without us- place one hundred years later, fo- while, Stewart uses witty mathe- ing math puns. Cosecant. cusing on Square’s great-grand- matical puns. BALLYHOO Album of the week Drew Wright Staff Writer PIZZA KING Hopesfall The Satellite Years 232-3423 Melodic hardcore Available on Trustkill Records

Those of us who have been mourn- last spring to work on ‘The Satellite ing the loss of early nineties midwest Years.’ What was produced is noth- Rose-Hulman Special indie legends Hum will find much to ing short of awe-inspiring. Under rejoice about the latest offering from the watchful eye of Talbot, the band Hopesfall, a young melodic hardcore magically morphed into an impres- band hailing from North Carolina. sive rock machine, fusing their old After releasing only one LP indepen- screams, sparse melodic interludes, Large 1 Item Pizza dently and an EP on the now defunct and intense and upbeat riffing, with Takehold Records, the quartet takes matured vocals, improved songwrit- Everyday!! a mammoth leap forward on their ing, and a bottom heavy groove and Trustkill debut, ‘The Satellite spacey sensibility that could have Years’, thanks in part to the produc- appeared on any of Hum’s master- Only tion know-how and wisdom of pieces. The music itself takes on a former Hum frontman, Matt Talbot. much heavier feel, placing an in- Formed in 1998 as a cure for bore- creased load on the bassist, Adam dom and creative outlet, the band Baker, who handles the emphasized quickly made a name for itself with role without skipping a beat. Anoth- their emotional and intense live er change is the sudden appearance $5.00 show, destroying nearly two hun- of low end breakdowns, which did dred dollars worth of equipment not play a major role in any of their their very first time on stage. While previous releases. Older fans be not they gained significant momentum discouraged however, as there is EXPIRES 10-15-02 in the underground, their success plenty on ‘The Satellite Years’ to Price is for on campus delievery only. was somewhat overshadowed by the fulfill your desires, with songs like buzz created by Poison the Well, a “Waitress” and “The Bending.” One now well-known band with a similar of the greatest things about this al- prices does not include sales tax sound who had formed only a few bum; it seamlessly blends the old months before. Since then, Hopes- and the new, creating a deliciously fall has seen countless line-up palatable blend of musical goodness, Please visit us on the web at changes, most recently replacing capable of being enjoyed by indie www.ballyhoo.ws founding member, Ryan Parish. and hardcore fans alike, as well as It was with this distressing bag- music fans in general. gage that the band entered the studio

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Weekend Box Office Summary This Week’s Releases: Title This Weekend 1 Red Dragon 36.5m Rules of Attraction 2 Sweet Home Alabama 21.3m 3 The Tuxedo 10.0m The Transporter 4 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 8.2m 5 Barbershop 6.6m White Oleander Bloody good, but bloody old

Bob Schulein The movie starts out with cop Will Graham (Edward Norton) Entertainment Editor talking to distinguished doctor Hannibal Lector (Anthony Hop- Red Dragon kins), who is helping him with a Rated R case. Graham discovers Lector is actually the killer and brings him down. Lector gets locked up and Graham resigns from the Starring: Edward Norton, force. Graham is called back to Anthony Hopkins, Ralph service when another serial killer Fiennes, Emily Watson case comes up that no one else can solve. But Graham can’t I was wary walking into “Red bring down this killer on his Dragon,” the latest movie in the own, so he goes to the impris- Hannibal Lector saga. The pre- oned Lector for help. views looked promising, and all Ralph Fiennes blew me away five of the leading actors have as conflicted villain, Francis been nominated for Oscars. On Dolarhyde. As a child, he was the other hand, how good could a constantly scolded whenever he thriller be when director Brett did something wrong. A scar on Ratner’s other work serves his face makes himself con- mainly to show off Chris Tuck- scious at all times. Fiennes de- er? I was also afraid that this se- livered an Oscar-worthy ries would fall under “Jaws” performance by capturing the syndrome – classic first movie, pain, aggression, and struggle of Hannibal Lector (Anthony Hopkins) gets some exercise in prison when detective Graham http://www.imdb.com with increasingly silly sequels. his character. He takes his pent (Edward Norton) stops by to get info on a serial killer in “Red Dragon.” Walking out of the theater, my up anger and aggression out on fears were put to rest. “Red innocent families, believing that tricky word play. I was disap- point, but it poses a problem for Overall, “Red Dragon” is very Dragon” is a very good thriller, one day he will become “the red pointed with a few of his lines as future sequels or prequels. thrilling and contains an amaz- but it is unoriginal. dragon.” What sets him apart they were too funny. He’s not as Three times is the charm in this ing performance by Fiennes. The movie captures the same from the average villain is that bad in this movie as in “Hanni- case, and while this movie is You probably won’t care about spirit as the original Lector mov- he tries to control his madness. bal,” but not as good as in good, another one like it will be the change of pace in the second ie, “Silence of the Lambs,” get- This brings depth to a role usual- “Lambs.” too much. half, because you will be at the ting rid of the flashy camerawork ly used for simple shock value. My largest problem with this Another minor quibble is that edge of your seat. Lector ap- and excessive gore of the first se- What most people will be go- movie is that it sticks to the the characters motivations pears enough to get your canni- quel, “Hannibal.” The pacing is ing to see, though, is Hopkins re- thriller laws written by “Lambs.” change so much in the second bal fix, and other characters slow in this prequel, but action is prising his Academy-Award In fact, so much of the movie felt half of the movie. All the focus work well enough. Maybe if thrown in enough to keep the winning role as Lector. His like “Lambs,” that at times I felt shifts to the side plot involving “Red Dragon” wasn’t constantly movie interesting. All the acting character plays in the spirit of like I was watching that movie. Reba (Emily Watson), and you trailing “Silence of the Lambs” is great, creating characters you the one in “Lambs,” with in- People looking for thrills and feel as if no other lives are at shadow, it could have been care about. sights into Graham’s life and Lector won’t care about this stake. something more than very good. Have they got a show for you!

The movie “Jonah: A Veggi- Jacob P. Silvia eTales Movie” focuses on the Staff Writer story of Jonah, from the Judeo- Christian histories, a prophet of Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie God. He travels the countryside, Rated G telling the people of the world what God has to say to them. One day, God tells him to proph- esy to the wicked city of Nin- With voices of Phil Vischer, eveh. Jonah was reluctant to go, due to his hatred of them, and his Mike Nawrocki, Tim seeing of them as a worthless Hodge, and Lisa Vischer people. Jonah attempts to flee This past weekend, I happened God, but God is one step ahead to see the latest theatrical pro- of him wherever he goes. duction of BigIdeas - “Jonah: A In the movie “Jonah” (forgive VeggieTales Movie.” In case me for not typing the entire title, you’re not familiar with Veggi- but you get the picture), the Veg- eTales, it is a computer animated gieTales characters are used to video series portraying vegeta- tell the story of Jonah. Of course, bles that exemplify various eth- BigIdeas lightened the mood of ics with a strong religious theme. this story as to make it appealing http://www.imdb.com Pirate Larry, Cap’n Pa and Mr. Lunt, on the deck of the U.S.S Lazy Susan in “VeggieTales” They do this by way of parody, to children. One such instance: prose, and paradigm (attempted The Pirates Who Don’t Do Any- alliteration of comedy, song, and thing (a group of pirates with a well done. One such song even could actually chill around with longer with no intermissions for example). self-descriptive title) actually features the talent of the gospel them at Club U in Akron, Ohio. Silly Songs with Larry. Also, the This movie is a religious mov- play a sizable role in this movie. group Anointed. To further your The movie is not phenomenal, computer animation is nicer. ie, so it is rather difficult to write Musical numbers are spread craving of “popular” artists do- but is worth seeing if you’re a So, if you’re lagging behind on it without actually mentioning throughout this film. They range ing VeggieTales songs, pick up fan of VeggieTales. If you’re your VeggieTales fix, make like religious themes pertaining to a from serious to downright silly. the OST for Jonah. It features the not, you probably wouldn’t fully Bob the Tomato, and catch up! Judeo-Christian monotheistic If you stay throughout the cred- likes of Newsboys and Relient get the movie. The feel of the view. If this offends you, I apoli- its, you even get a special treat. K. Boy, I remember the days movie is similar greatly to that of gize. The songs on whole are quite when they weren’t popular, and I the video series, only it’s slightly The Rose Thorn Page 6 PRESIDENT HULBERT Friday, October 11, 2002 An interview with President Hulbert

Nicole Hartkemeyer tial ideas for cures for diseases, such as cancer, that the next cen- Staff Writer tury should be a century for the President Hulbert commented biologists and bio-medical engi- on several of his accomplish- neers. He feels strongly that it is ments and the discoveries he’s primarily up to the students made during his time at Rose. studying these areas to figure He emphasized that he considers out ways for the rest of us to live himself very lucky. He enjoys longer, happier lives. coming to school everyday, Whether it’s making mechani- teaching, helping with financial cal hearts or figuring out how to responsibilities, doing research, make organs repair themselves, and working with the people of engineers will be needed. Rose-Hulman. Improving the quality of life in Hulbert’s research in biomate- today’s world is dependent upon rials has enabled him to work them. His goal is to see students with many different individuals from our school involved in this, and companies all over the as “not everyone can do it, and a world. He states that helping to lot of people aren’t willing to build prosthetic devices such as learn [how to do it]. It’s hard, hips, knees and heart valves not all just common sense, but I been very rewarding. He has know we can do it.” And just as met “exciting and wonderful” Rose has been ranked #1 for it’s people including the developer other engineering and science of the artificial kidney, famous fields, he wants to see the same heart surgeons, and famous thing happen for the new biol- orthopedic surgeons. ogy major. His technical meetings and Hulbert stated that he is very research have lead him all over proud of how Rose has grown Europe, Asia, and Africa. He since he took office. The has also been to every state, improved facilities, new build- except Wyoming, while visiting ings such as the SRC, White with alumnae and friends across Chapel and Hatfield Hall, and the country. He enjoys traveling the plans for another new resi- with his wife and especially dence hall and new life science likes her ability to point out his building have all been wel- shortcomings. He says it “keeps comed improvements over the him humble.” years. His family consists of his Hulbert is looking forward to wife, three children, and ten homecoming. He has always grandchildren. His two sons are been an avid fan of Rose sports alumni of Rose-Hulman, though teams and also looks forward to his daughter never had the seeing the alumni again. The opportunity to attend because at students he taught and cheered the time Rose was not co-educa- for, he now sees as successful adults, many married with chil- tional. This, he said, was one of Hulman to more and more peo- known for, he stated that the personal atmosphere at Rose. the main reasons he worked so dren of their own. Hulbert states ple. Speaking out against the school should not turn away tal- Hulbert also commented on that he would not trade places hard to open the school to co- concern of many Rose students ented students. Ho conceded, the new Biology major now education. with anyone and that his mar- that the school may become too however, that this goal should offered to Rose students. He riage to Rose-Hulman has been Hulbert’s goal is to provide big and lose the qualities its not conflict with keeping the believes there are many poten- the opportunity to attend Rose- a good one.

Birth April 12, 1936 Adams Center New York Teaching Experience July 1976-August 1976President Designate, Education Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology & Special Assistant to B. S. in Ceramic Engineering – the President Alfred University, 1958 July 1973-July 1976Dean of the School of Engineering: Ph. D. in Ceramic Science – Alfred University, 1964 Professor of Bioengineering, Tulane University; Adjunct Professor of Biomaterials in the Department of Surgery, Present Position Tulane University School of Medicine September 1, 1976 – President, July 1970-June 1973Associate Dean for Engineering Research and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Interdisciplinary Studies; Professor of Materials Engineering and Bioengineering; Director of Materials Engineering and Courses taught – biomaterials, biomechanics, introduction Bioengineering, Clemson University to design anddesign of artificial organs

Scientific and Professional Societies American Society for Artificial Internal Organs Board of Directors Academy of Surgical Research Indiana Business Modernization and Technology National Institute of Ceramic Engineers Ivy Tech State College, Chairman, Region 7, American Society for Engineering Education Terre Haute, IN Society for Biomaterials – Member, Board, of Directors- Integral Technologies Inc., Indianapolis, IN Council 1974 -present Cook Biotech, 2001- President – elect 1974-1975 Innoventure, Inc., Terre Haute, IN

Research Experience

Office of Naval Research Contract “Characterization of P. H. S. Grant entitled “Design of a Water Disposable Packaging Container” Tissue Ingrwoth Into Porous Bioceramics” N. S. F. Grant entitled “The Plastic Deformation and Fracture Behavior of N. I. H. Grant entitled “Artificial Bone Segments” the Intermetallic Compound Ag2Hg3 N. I. H. Grant entitled “Ceramic Implant Materials for General Atomic Company Contract entitled “Design and Evaluation of LTI Replacement of Bone and Teeth” Carbon Endosteal Implants” Zimmer Corporation Contract entitled “Evaluation of a N. I. H. Contract entitled “Kinetics of Corrosion of Prosthetic Materials” Ceramic Metal Composite Hip Prosthesis” Implant Technology, Inc.; design and evaluation of composite hip system The Rose Thorn Friday, October 11, 2002 PRESIDENT HULBERT Page 7 History of President Hulbert Nicole Hartkemeyer very hard raising Sam and his Alfred University, knowing that if sweetheart, Joy Husband, shortly and took the position of Dean of younger sister Berdetta while oper- he studied ceramic engineering he after he began his teaching career. Engineering at Tulane University in Staff Writer ating the small dairy farm on which could attend tuition free. This also He obtained his Ph.D. degree in New Orleans. they all lived. At a young age, Sam gave Hulbert the opportunity to Ceramic Science in 1964 and took After three years as dean at Since the beginning of President began helping his family on the continue playing sports as well. an assistant professor position at Tulane, he received a letter from a Samuel Hulbert’s position at Rose- farm and when they later moved Alfred’s football team was unde- Clemson University. During his small, private, engineering school Hulman, many changes have been into town he helped to deliver milk feated during his sophomore and time there, he saw how well Presi- in west-central Indiana, that was seen around campus and in the in “Hulbert” bottles each morning. junior years and he was even asked dent Robert Edwards, handled the seeking a President. In 1976, Sam- classrooms. He has worked hard to He knew that growing up in a small to try out for the Philadelphia Phil- transition from an all-male, racially uel Hulbert was inaugurated as enable women to enjoy the same town could limit a persons potential lies. segregated, army-ROTC-oriented Rose-Hulman’s 11th president. In opportunities Rose-Hulman had and decided early that he wanted to College also provided “a way to university to a co-educational, his first report to the school, he out- previously offered only to the male go to college. get away from the milk route.” Hul- racially integrated, research-ori- lined his vision for changes that he community, to introduce a new Hulbert did very well in high bert received his Bachelor of Sci- ented university. felt were necessary for Rose-Hul- Biology major, to improve facilities school academically and in his ence in Ceramic Engineering in During his time at Clemson, Hul- man to improve. The main points and build new buildings, and to many extra-curricular activities. 1958 and through summer work bert and three fellow colleagues did included co-education, improving obtain a number one ranking for Always active, he joined various realized that he did not want to be a research that would later be consid- facilities, housing, enrollment, and undergraduate engineering studies clubs and sports teams. He discov- practicing ceramics engineer in a ered the beginning of a new field of providing the best possible route four years in a row. ered he was a natural leader and refractory plant. And so he returned knowledge called bio-materials. He for an education in the engineering Samuel Foster Hulbert was born was the captain of the football, bas- to Alfred University for graduate also became interested in using and science fields. Twenty-six on April 13, 1936 in the small town ketball, and baseball teams. school, where he ultimately ceramic materials to make synthetic years later, he has led the school in of Adams Center, New York. His It was his high-school science decided to become a college profes- bone. In 1973, his interest grew to achieving these goals and continues parents, Foster and Wilma worked teacher that suggested he attend sor. Hulbert married his college improving undergraduate research to look to the future.

Honors and Awards Consulting Outstanding Educators of America Blue Key Honor Fraternity Air Force Materials Chairman, Clemson University Research Faculty Council, 1968-1969 Laboratory, 1971 Tau Beta Pi Medical College of Georgia Personalities of the West and Midwest, 1979 (Biomaterials) 1969 to Notable Americans of 1976-1977, American Biographical Institute 1973 LL. D. – Indiana State University, May 9, 1981 (Honorary Doctor of Law National Institute of Dental Degree) Clemson University has established the “Samuel F. Hulbert Award” for Research (Biomateri- outstanding contributions to the field of Biomedical Engineering als) 1970 to 1973 Society for Biomaterials has established the “Samuel F. Hulbert Endowment Texas A & M Fund” to support young investigators in the field of Biomaterials. University 1972 Chapman S. Root Award by Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 2000 Calcitek, Carbomedics and Founder’s Award, Society for Biomaterials, 2001 Intermedics – 1986-1987 Honorary Doctorate from Clarkson University, May 2002 Avenues of Service Award, Terre Haute Rotary, May 2002 Implant Technology 1987 – Executive Leadership \Award, District V, Council for Advancement And du Pont 1982- Support of Education, July 2002 The Rose Thorn Page 8 OPINIONS Friday, October 11, 2002 Forever in Blue Jeans

Old Navy does not entirely fit either. But good grief, when the als social standing for the better. “I’m the the trend of being unintelligible. guy gets out of his car and says, The fashion commercials try to opinions They're just aggravating. The "Four? You've got to be in- show beautiful people wearing rugby shirts, the commercial sane!" It just makes me wonder their clothes while trying to de- editor and that takes place on the sun, the what the screening process was velop a new trend. Companies older commercial about the for that commercial. There has who use this advertising tactic you’re fleeces that takes place on the been quite a string of bad com- see consumers as nothing more not.” airplane... They are just diffi- mercials out of this Pepsi sub- than a vehicle to purchase their cult to watch. sidiary, like the taco that made product thereby increasing its Brandon Hathaway The blue jeans commercials the cars lean on two wheels. It popularity to get others to buy it. are usually like something out of makes me wish for a Gap com- commercials are intended to ac- Not that the companies that a Salvador Dali painting. Every mercial. complish. They convince view- who have entertaining commer- After seeing those Old Navy ers to purchase their product. So commercials for the painter time I see a Levi's commercial, I Thankfully, not all of the com- cials don't think the same way. expect to see a clock melting in mercials out there are terrible. why do some of these companies They are just better at pretend- pants on TV, the ones where the background. The "House of Geico has been pretty consistent generate such insipid pieces of ing. I contend that an entertain- they parody the Green Acres advertising? Well, a lot of it is theme, I want to kick Morgan Cheese" commercial? I've heard in producing material that can be ing commercial has more merit Cake songs that make so that they can be than an irritating one not just be- Fairchild in the face. And she's more sense. remembered. After cause it is not irritating, but be- the least offensive person in the all, I am writing commercial. Although the fash- Why do some of these compa- cause it is more creative and ion industry does about commercials creativity deserves reward. I have felt this way about a hold most of the high nies generate such insipid that I hate, essential- Commercials are an art form, great many commercials that are ly giving them free on television lately. It could be cards in this deal, pieces of advertising? albeit a low art form. The com- they don't hold them advertising here. panies have to grapple with the any fashion commercial, not just all. The long distance Which sort of under- inherent disadvantage that re- Old Navy, though Old Navy tolerated and in some cases even phone companies apparently mines my point, but that's a sac- gardless of how good a commer- sticks out. enjoyed. The conversations be- have a severe inability to discern rifice I will have to make to cial is, it is an undesired The Gap, Old Navy and Levi's tween employees over the gec- what is funny from what is speak my mind. However, be- interruption. So, it is in the have a long history of making ko's selection as employee of the mindlessly stupid. Carrot Top's cause commercials are methods company's best interest to pro- commercials that make no month were very clever. long run of commercials with of persuasion, the attitude of the duce a commercial that will ac- sense. The "Fall Into the Gap" Verizon has a rather entertain- AT&T is baffling. The 10-10- commercial reflects the compa- tually make people want to series, where musicians would ing commercial involving a fer- etc commercials with Terry ny's attitude towards you as a watch it, because that way, it perform bits of well known ret and a man's tongue, which I Bradshaw and Mike Piazza just consumer. will be more memorable and im- songs ("Tainted Love" and also enjoyed thoroughly. They keep getting worse. And I am If the commercial is aimed to prove the viewer's opinion of "Mellow Yellow", for example) also hired Catherine Zeta-Jones convinced that Taco Bell's ad entertain, then they are exhibit- that particular company. were all ridiculous. The com- to be their spokeswoman, which campaign is headed up by some ing some respect towards the If this cannot be accom- mercial with Will Ferrell as Neil certainly is a step in the right di- sort of amphibian. consumer. If the advertisement plished, than it may be best if the Diamond performing "Forever rection. If I hadn't already sold Taco Bell has had some bad is an appeal to your sense of advertising people for that com- in Blue Jeans" exists as the sin- my soul to Cingular, I'd even luck, too, ever since the disap- popularity, then they are insult- pany found different jobs. After gle anomaly. That was sheer consider using Verizon as my pearance of the chihuahua. I did ing the viewer's intelligence. No all, anyone can make a bad com- brilliance in an otherwise hope- wireless provider. not particularly care for him, but product, not even beer or ciga- mercial. I just wish they less sea of insanity. Which, classically, is what I did not harbor much animosity, rettes, will change an individu- wouldn't.

Do leftist political Come out, come out, agendas breed ignorance? wherever you are

By Elliot Cook while restrictive and demonizing torical advancement at the cost of Caleb Baker, a straight stu- The Informer (U. Hartford) to that of the conservative. Col- blacks in America. In his maga- dent and member of a GSA 10/10/2002 lege students today are bombard- zine he complains: "[T]he white [Gay-Straight Alliance] in New ed with enough anti-white and race is a club, which enrolls cer- York City explains: "Although (U-WIRE) WEST HART- anti-American rhetoric that by tain people at birth, without their I am straight, I know people af- FORD, Conn. - Founder of the graduation, they see themselves consent, and brings them up ac- fected by hate and prejudice - journal Race Traitor and contrib- as international oppressors and cording to its rules." To which they are my friends. I believe utor to Harvard's W.E.B. DuBois the bearers of great of evil. rules is he referring? These rules that everyone who has seen the Institute for African-American A study conducted by Ameri- of membership that the "white face of hatred, whether affected Research, Dr. Noel Ignatiev re- can Enterprise magazine gave club" innately follow exist only by it or not, should be involved cently ranted: "The goal of abol- testament to this claim as it found in the minds of the racists that in preventing it. That is why I ishing the white race is on its face that in the departments polled -- proclaim they exist. am involved…That is why I sit so desirable that some may find it Cornell University, University of It is deplorable that our colleg- every week with other students hard to believe that it could incur Colorado at Boulder, Stanford, es and universities have been al- not afraid to face prejudice. any opposition other than from Brown, University of California lowed or even encouraged to Been thinking of coming out? That is why I work with them to committed white supremacists." at San Diego, Berkeley and Will- perpetuate their educational sub- No, I don't mean peeking out of teach respect." A comment of such absurdity iams College -- each employed a jectivity. How can a student ex- your dorm room for the first Prejudice affects everyone; must make one wonder in what extremely disproportionate num- pect an objective and undistorted time in 6 weeks to blink in awe therefore, in support of both murky depths of higher education ber of professors who were regis- education when American educa- at the sunlight you forgot exist- National Coming Out Day and was a mind like this allowed to tered with the Democratic party. tors have so overwhelmingly ed; I mean coming out of the the campaign against prejudice, ferment. How could a man of These numbers peaked at Will- sworn allegiance to one political closet, i.e. identifying and ac- Rose-Hulman's Gay-Straight such academic credentials sputter iams College with 98 percent of party? It is inherent that the edu- cepting yourself as a gay, lesbi- Alliance, Unity, is asking stu- such an inflammatory and non- their polled professors claiming cators will, by their sheer num- an, bisexual or transgender dents to join them in wearing a sensical assertion? to be non-Republican. bers, shape the political mindset person. If you've been ponder- white ribbon and signing a The answer is unequivocally What is Harvard's position on of their students. ing that very issue, then you're pledge today in the Commons. linked to the tendentious climate Ignatiev's genocidal campaign? Through its processes, the lib- in luck! Today is National The pledge reads, "This ribbon in our country's colleges and uni- Their support is clearly shown as eral machine that has been effec- Coming Out Day. represents my commitment to versities. The extremist liberal, Ignatiev's article has been show- tively fused with contemporary National Coming Out Day is ending hate crimes and dis- unlike the moderate conserva- cased in the September-October American education, churns out a chance not just for gay, lesbi- crimination". tive, finds a welcoming atmo- 2002 issue of Harvard magazine. millions of young minds every an, bisexual or transgender By wearing this white ribbon sphere to converse and spawn In the article, Ignatiev threatens: spring, containing the implanted people to come out, but also a of tolerance, you can show your notions pertaining to the further- "Make no mistake about it: We political beliefs of a manipulat- day for those who support peo- support of those who have or ing of the leftist cause in the intend to keep bashing the dead ing group of educators. The ma- ple's equal rights to stand up for will come out of the closet and higher education system of white males, and the live ones, chine is celebrated by its those around them who may to let people know that Rose- America. It is no wonder that a and the females too, until the so- orchestraters and products alike, make such a decision. Often Hulman is a place where every- mind such as that of Ignatiev is cial construct known as 'the white as it displays minds like that of during events such as National one belongs. encouraged to continue on its de- race' is destroyed -- not 'decon- Noel Ignatiev and casts those of Coming Out Day, questions structive and demagogic track. structed' but destroyed." dissenters away, who are then will be raised as to why straight Our colleges and universities are Ignatiev, a Jew, believes that deemed racist or ignorant for people should even care about a conducive to the liberal's exag- the white race in America is a their nonconformity. movement that really does not gerated sense of self-importance guilty party because of their his- include them. Advertise with the Thorn! For more information, e-mail [email protected] The Rose Thorn Friday, October 11, 2002 HOMECOMING Page 9 Homecoming Queen Candidates

Six Vying To Wear Rose-Hul- contests, introductions of fall Rumph. Epsilon society. Her escort will ganize the Career Fair. She is a man Homecoming Queen Crown sports teams and a fireworks dis- Meadows is president of the be Phil Isom. chemical engineering major from One of six female students will play. Afterward, a specially-de- Student Alumni Association, vice Kurdys, valedictorian of Terre Merrillville. The Fiji fraternity be crowned Rose-Hulman Insti- signed bonfire, constructed this president of the Biomedical Engi- Haute South High School’s 2000 nominated Dave for the contest. tute of Technology’s homecom- week by freshmen, will be set neering Society, song and spirit graduating class, is a mechanical Her escort will be Scott Green. ing queen by President Samuel ablaze. chair of the Chi Omega sorority, engineering major. She is a tutor Fang, an electrical engineering Hulbert during Friday night’s pep Each of the six homecoming and dream girl of the Pi Kappa for the Homework Hotline, was major from Cupertino, Calif., is rally, starting at 8:30 p.m., at queen finalists have been active Alpha fraternity, her sponsor. community service director of enrolled in Rose-Hulman’s semi- Cook Stadium. in student activities and earned She is a mechanical engineering Chi Omega, and a member of the conductor certificate and consult- The finalists include seniors academic recognition. major from Collinsville, Ill., be- Alpha Lambda Delta honor soci- ing engineer training programs. Cassie Mateo, Adrian Meadows Mateo, a computer engineering ing named an Illinois State Schol- ety, American Society of Me- She is a senator in the Student and Sarah Stalnaker, junior Jill major from Portage, is president ar. Her escort will be David chanical Engineers, A-Team and Government Association, repre- Kurdys, and sophomores Radhika of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, Odle. cycling team. She was nominated senting the New Residence Hall, Dave and Cheryl Fang. Elections her sponsor; past president of the Stalnaker, a chemical engineer- by the Alpha Tau Omega fraterni- and a member of the soccer team. will be conducted on campus panhellenic sorority council; and ing major from Fredericksburg, ty. Her escort will be Ryan Kopp. She has traveled to Hawaii, Las Thursday in the Commons Area member of Blue Key, Student Va., has been a dean’s list student Dave is a member of the Amer- Vegas and Venice City with her of Moench Hall. Alumni Association and Admis- throughout her Rose-Hulman ca- ican Institute of Chemical Engi- parents, and relaxes by playing The pep rally is among 45 sions Office’s A-Team. She was reer. She is president of Chi neers, pre-med club, Chi Omega, the piano. Fang was nominated homecoming activities involving named the Eta Kappa Nu Sopho- Omega, her sponsor; vice presi- dance team and Alpha Lambda by the Speed residence hall and returning alumni and current stu- more Computer Engineering Stu- dent of the Tau Beta Pi honorary; Delta honor society. She has her escort will be Craig Cotner. dents. The rally, organized by the dent of the Year in 2001 and was co-chair of this year’s Career earned a varsity letter on the ten- A total of 14 students were Blue Key Honor Society, will a National Merit Scholar in high Fair; and member of the cheer- nis team, serves as a Homework nominated for this year’s queen also include cheer and banner school. Her escort will be Chris leading squad and Omega Chi Hotline tutor and has helped or- contest.

Radhika Dave Cheryl Fang Jill Kurdys Cassie Mateo Adrian Meadows Sara Stalnaker

Dekker, Glass, Vonderschmitt and Ward to Receive Balloon Man 2002 Honor Alumni Award on campus

The fascinating art of Balloon The Rose-Hulman Institute in creative design, internal now housed at the Oakley Ob- is the recipient of the presti- Sculpturing comes to Rose-Hulman of Technology 2002 Honor combustion engines, thermal servatory on campus. Glass gious when Louis Paul, the “Balloon Guy” Alumni Award will be pre- design and design methods. was a member of the Rose- David appears with his colorful and exciting sented Oct. 12 to four gradu- He served as the chair of his Hulman Commission on the Sarnoff program, “Balloon Man on Campus” ates who have served their 40th class reunion last year at Future Outstand- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near Cook Sta- alma mater in important roles Homecoming. Task ing dium. that have benefited Rose-Hul- During his career at Rose- Force on Achieve- Louis Paul, hailing from Cumber- man students and contributed Hulman, he served on numer- Arts, Hu- ment land, Maryland has been delighting to the college’s development. ous academic and student ser- manities Award in audiences of all ages for over thirty The award will be presented vices committees. He was also and So- Engineer- years. Labeled as the most talented to Don Dekker, Rose-Hulman an adviser to the campus cial Sci- ing. and sought after “airigamist” in the emeritus professor of mechan- chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha ences. He Vonder- country today, he is in consist demand ical engineering, Bradenton, fraternity. earned schmitt Roger Ward by major corporations, colleges and Fla.; Gene Glass, retired engi- In 1986, his faculty col- bache- provided universities, fairs, and festivals. neering partner, Colley Asso- leagues elected him to the Bernie lor’s de- valuable During Rose-Hulman’s Homecom- ciates, Corpus Christi, Texas; Board of Directors of the Vonderschmitt grees in expertise during the Rose- ing activities, Paul will be offering his Bernie Vonderschmitt, chair- American Society of Engi- electrical Hulman Commission on the audience a choice of nearly fifty dif- man of the board, Xilinx neering Education. He has engineer- Future strategic planning pro- ferent and original balloon sculptures Corp., Jasper, Ind.; and Roger also served as chairman of the ing and mechanical engineer- cess. in dozens of different colors. Ward, vice president, Great Midwest Section of ASEE. ing from Rose-Hulman in Ward has served as an alum- Lakes Division, HNTB Corp., Dekker received the bache- 1949. ni volunteer in numerous ca- Indianapolis. lor’s degree in mechanical en- As an alumnus, Vonder- pacities, most recently as The four will be honored gineering from Rose-Hulman schmitt has brought national president of the Rose- Hulman during the Homecoming in 1961. recognition to the college Alumni Association in 2000. Alumni Awards Brunch at 9 Glass through his pioneering work He currently serves on the De- a.m. in the Hulman Union. has been in solid state electronics and partment of Civil Engineering The award is presented annu- a long- integrated circuits. He has Advisory Board, and has been ally to alumni who have pro- time been dedicated to helping an adjunct professor in the de- vided exceptional service to support- make a Rose-Hulman educa- partment. Ward has been an the col- er of as- tion available to talented stu- effective volunteer for the lege. tronomy dents through his continued college’s career services of- Dekker and the support of the college’s schol- fice, and has served for many retired observa- arship fund. The main dining years as a class agent. last year tory at room in the Hulman Union is Ward received a B.S. degree ending a Rose- named in his honor. in biological engineering from 36-year Hul- Gene Glass In 1979, Rose-Hulman pre- Rose-Hulman in 1971. He is teaching man. sented him with an honorary vice president of HNTB which career at Through his support, students degree. A 1944 electrical en- is a global architectural, engi- Rose- studying astronomy have a gineering graduate of Rose- neering, planning and con- Hulman. CCD camera for taking astro- Hulman, Vonderschmitt is the struction organization. Ward Dekker nomical images. He made it holder of 13 patents for design is principal-in-charge of envi- Photo courtesy of Don Dekker taught possible to refurbish an his- activities conducted during an ronmental engineering for the courses toric Clark telescope that is illustrious career at RCA. He company. www.louispaul.net/ aboutlouis.htm The Rose Thorn Page 10 SPORTS Friday, October 11, 2002 Women’s soccer Results from remains 10th Men’s Cross in Great Lakes Country Samford University won the team title at the University of Region Louisville Invitational Cross The Rose-Hulman Institute of Sibilia (Omaha, Neb.) and freshman Country Meet held on the Technology soccer team maintained Stacey Otts (Avon) have scored three Shelbyville campus. The win- the 10th spot in the National Soccer goals each for the Engineers. ners scored 50 points to run- Coaches Association of America In goal, sophomore Amanda Brind- nerup Wayne State University Great Lakes Region rankings on ley (Maple Plain, Minn.) has recorded 76. Rose-Hulman finished Tuesday. five shutouts among her nine victories with three non scoring run- Rose-Hulman stands 10-3 on the and has allowed just 1.55 goals per ners in the 23 school meet. season and 3-1 in Southern Colle- game this season. Richard Hale, former West giate Athletic Conference play after The balanced offensive attack has Vigo runner, led the Engineers sweeping Millsaps College and featured 11 goal scorers and 14 point for the second straight week Oglethorpe University in Terre producers in 2002. Rose-Hulman has finishing 111 of the 190 run- Haute last weekend. outscored its opponents 38-18 in 13 ners in the meet. Hale ran Junior Jessica Farmer (Browns- matches and already established a sin- 28:06 for burg) and freshman Amber Hoff- gle-season school record for wins. one of his man (Middletown, Pa.) lead the SCAC rival DePauw University is better per- Rose-Hulman offensive attack. ranked second in the Great Lakes Re- formances Farmer has 10 goals and 24 points, gion, with undefeated Ohio Wesleyan since join- while Hoffman has tallied eight University ranked first. ing the goals, a school-record seven assists The Engineers enjoy a bye week- Running Photo Courtesy Rose-Hulman and 23 points in 2002. end on Homecoming before traveling Engineers Freshman Stacy Otts has scored three goals for the Sophomore Cheryl Fang (Cuper- to Southwestern University and Trin- four years tino, Calif.) has added four goals and ity University on Oct. 18 and 20. Engineers so far this season. ago. Ben nine points, while sophomore Amy Leonard finished 119 Dan Abicht fights for in 28:23 third place in Beloit. and Kevin Track dedication takes prior to Hanson in 169th place. Both runners had Saturday’s homecoming football game their best performances. Daniel Abicht, graduate stu- Prior to the kickoff of the meter track features a Martin face, the complex features ar- pionship. dent at Rose, running unat- Homecoming football game on ISS 1000 surface, considered eas for jumping, pole vaulting, The facility allows Rose- tached, battled two other Saturday (Oct. 12), Rose-Hul- the world’s finest polyurethane throwing and steeplechase Hulman to continue its track runners to the finish line for man Institute of Technology athletic surface. The Olympic competitions. The track’s ver- and field tradition of success, the top spot, finishing third will dedicate a new outdoor Games and NCAA champion- satility makes Rose-Hulman featuring 31 All-American one second behind the winner track and field facility that sur- ships at all levels are held an- one of just four Southern Col- awards and six Academic All- from University of Southern rounds Cook Stadium and Phil nually on Martin ISS 1000 legiate Athletic Conference American honorees since 1975. Indiana Joey Byrne in 25:12, Brown Field. surfaces. schools with an on-campus fa- for his best ever time in the The state-of-the-art, 400- In addition to the track sur- cility to host the league cham- 8000 meters.

Upcoming athletic events

Saturday, Oct. 12 tational, TBA ·MXC, WXC at Rose-Hulman ·RIFLE at Jacksonville State Uni- Alumni Meet, TBA versity, 2 pm ·Rife at Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 11 am ·MSC at Southwestern University, ·FOOT vs. Rhodes College, 2 pm 2 pm ·WSC at Southwestern University, Sunday, Oct. 13 4 pm ·MGOLF at DePauw Invitational, TBA Saturday, Oct. 19

Monday, Oct. 14 Key ·MGOLF at DePauw Invitational, FOOT = Football TBA MGOLF = Men’s Golf MSC = Men’s Soccer Thursday, Oct. 17 MXC = Men’s Cross Country VB = Volleyball ·RIFLE at Tennessee Tech, 2 pm WSC = Women’s Soccer WXC = Women’s Cross Country Friday, Oct. 18 ·MXC at Millikin University Invi- ·FOOT vs. Millsaps College, 1:30

Hours: 2002 Football standings Mon-Sat 8am - 7:30 pm Sun 10am -5:30pm SCAC Overall Team W L W L Trinity 2 0 5 0 Call 238-7711 for U. South 2 0 3 2 Appointment Centre 1 1 4 1 DePauw 1 1 3 2 Walk-Ins are Accepted Millsaps 0 0 2 1 On-site x-ray and lab. Rhodes 0 2 2 3 Medical Treatment for Minor Illnesses and Injuries. Rose-Hulman 0 2 1 4 The Rose Thorn Friday, October 11, 2002 SPORTS Page 11

Jordan Aigner (#90) Sam Burton (#33) Raymond Chin (#21) BJ Dames (#24) Derek Frank (#98) Position: DL Position: FB Position: WR Position: RB Position: DL Major: C.E. Major: M.E. Major: C.E. Major: B.E. * Major: M.E. Hometown: Boonville, IN Hometown: Edinburgh, IN Hometown: Moorehead, KY Hometown: La Porte, IN Hometown: Bloomington, IN

Tom Gaio (#60) Nat Hill (#19) Seth Jones (#68) Jeremy Kashman (#13) Rob Kief (#9) Position: OL Position: DB Position: DL Position: WR Position: WR Major: C.E. Major: M.E. Major: M.E. Major: C.E. Major: M.E. Hometown: Chardon, OH Hometown: Bloomington, IN Hometown: Peru, IN Hometown: Pittsboro, IN Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Meet the 2002-2003 Rose-Hulman Fighting Engineers’ Seniors and Chris Lelak (#65) Daniel Lessing (#62) Position: OL Position: OL Major: E.E. Super Seniors Major: M.E. Hometown: Mooresville, IN Hometown: Hamilton, OH ( * denotes Super Seniors )

Jesse McQuiston (#18) Josh Reed (#80) Daniel Schwartz (#64) Position: DB Nick Osborn (#58) Position: WR Aaron Roberts (#38) Position: OL Major:M.E. Position: LB Major: C.E. Position: LB Major: B.E. Major: C.E. * Hometown: Boonville, IN Major: M.E. Hometown: New Palestine, IN Hometown: New Palestine, IN Hometown: Bargersville, IN Hometown: Plainfield, IN

Jason Short (#25) Tim Swan (#34) Jared Tharpe (#1) Josh Willis (#10) Matt Zuber (#29) Position: RB Position: LB Position: QB Kevin Tierney (#79) Position: QB Position: LB Major: M.E. Major: M.E. Major: M.E. Position: OL Major: E.E. Major: M.E. Hometown: Niles, MI Hometown:Framington, MI Hometown: Oakridge, TN Major: E.E. Hometown: Franklin, IN Hometown: Paris, Il Hometown: Louisville, IN Volume 38, Issue V “I’ll have three scoops of raisins in my bran, thank you.” Parse THIS! Friday, October 10th, 2002 Top Ten Things to Do on Break Prof Quotes 10 Laminate your complete Flipside collection. “You guys want to avoid Calculus like a fat-fingered 9 Prove that you can play 86 hours without kicking it. The bucket, that is. proctologist.” 8 Show your parents some of your new $30,000/year Maple skills. --Dr. Bremmer 7 Adopt a kitten. Blackmail your RA into letting you keep it. 6 Sleep. 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Of term for ‘screwed.’ ual found it humorous to there, I tend not to ask course, in the Homecom- scribe the number ‘420’ guys driving Gigantrix ing ads these people brag into the new sidewalk Dump Trucks with a pur- about how smart they are, “We’re going to meet a Sonka’s next friday and being put in along the road pose what the !$@# and how much they love to have class there. When we are drinking our beer, we to the frat houses. they’re doing to my pre- spend their free time with will be studying supersonic flow because of how Please, someone, provide cious campus. Ron claims retarded kinds, whereas fast we are drinking them.” me with photographic evi- it has something to do with the sex workers are at least dence that this wasn’t one the roof. somewhat honest. --Dr. Chambers of our students. I beg you. And, the Flipside Edi- Finally, of course, this Children everywhere are tor’s horrible abuse of the year’s stupid bonfire. We “And today, we’ve learned how to parameterize a crying this is so dumb. English language. I mean, here at the Flipside like to potato chip.” How stupid can you get? look, who starts a para- point out just how much --Dr. Rickert, proving that Calc III really does have What’s going on around graph with ‘And’ anyway? this year’s bonfire sucks here? I mean now, they’re It’s against every rule in every chance we get. a purpose. sodding in grass by Hat- the book! We’re not even going to field hall. In OCTOBER. And, lets not forget to mention certain graffiti “It seems like on of nature’s favorite roles is that of Not to mention the big, mention the Homecoming adorning the thing, an ungrateful child.” ugly void in front of New Queen contest. I seriously instead, we have a plan. Olin previously known as recommend that this thing The Habitat House. --Prof. Syed Templeton. stops before it gets out of Let’s burn that puppy Hasn’t that building been hand. I know popularity down, it’ll be frikkin’ “I’m an engineer. I’m gonna pretend I know what torn down since mid- contests were all the rage awesome. I know, I know, this crap means!” August? Call me crazy, but in High School, but it only they’re supposed to be a --Prof Graves, on how he derived an equation in maybe I just think it’s a gets worse if we feed the family moving in it ASAP, better idea to grow stuff flames, folks. but all these service types Calc II while there’s still a sun Try wandering a campus will feel guilty, and the out, I think it’s called pho- like Purdue around home- damn thing will be fin- “I need a volunteer, anybody? Ok, come up here. tosynthesis, maybe coming time, it’s absurd. ished weeks ahead of Now, I’ve got some industrial strength rubber you’ve heard of it. These girls (and the guys schedule. Great plan, eh? gloves...” And the Root Quadran- too) get all prissied up for Fine, you think of some- gle (sorry, my fellow tools, a ridiculous poster-sized thing else. --Prof Ardis but it is not named for the full-color personal adver- “Tennis balls hitting rackets, pool balls hitting other Have your profs said something wacky lately? pool balls, pool balls hitting the guy at the bar if he Well, stay awake for a change and write it down! looks at you wrong...” Send your Prof Quotes to: --Prof. Thomas, describing many instances of [email protected] momentum and impulse in the real world. Any other humor, comments, suggestions, com- plaints, or death threats are welcome as well. This Week in the News This Week in History This Week in the Porn Industry A Korean businessman drops dead after 86 1797 AD - ‘Actress’ Savanna Samson has signed on to straight hours of playing Half-Life in a net cafe. 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