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VOLUME 82, NUMBER 10 ALL OUR PETTY CASH NOVEMBER 4,1994 57% of voters want And the winners are... cable in colleges

ber of students who would hold back by Michael Gomez the quality of life here at Rice for about 12 cents a day." While people were still casting A group of students asked Student ballots on the cable issue, Lovett Col- Association Senate representatives to lege Council was voting on what size hold the vote because they believed television to buy. That's no surprise: last month's SA survey did not repre- at Lovett, the proponents of cable out- sent the true feelings of the students. numbered the opposition lllto51,by One student, SRC sophomore Dan far the biggest win for cable in any Whiteson, said he decided to request college. the vote after getting 422 signatures Campuswide, however, the num- for a petition against cable in 18 hours. bers were much closer. When the The Senate, which had been using votes were all tallied, the numbers the survey as the basis for its support stood at 689 for and 520 against bring- ofcable negotiations with Phonoscope, ing cable on campus, with a total of Inc., decided to conduct a new poll of 1,209 voting. the student body during Tuesday's Almost 57 percent of voters sup- Homecoming election. port having cable installed in every The discrepancy between the poll college dorm room, even though on- and the survey was. 11 of a percentage campus students will see a $30 in- point crease next year in their Food and "I think the difference between the Housing bill with an additional $1 in- two numbers are to me frighteningly crease each year, for five years. close. I am simply amazed," said Kraet- Students chose Texas Gov. Ann Richards as Rice's 1994 Homecoming Queen and Doofus the Ferret as Homecoming "I feel vindicated by the results," tli Epperson, director of the survey. King in Tuesday's election. "It was a long, hard campaign," said Baker College senior Joseph Saunders, Doofus' owner. Sid Richardson College sophomore "In light of the referendum results, I "Doofus is all tuckered out now, but he's well-satisfied." Richards was unavailable for comment Wednesday. Jamie McGovern said. "Still, it is a hope the administration looks at the shame that we have a significant num- SEE CABLE PAGE 6 Survey says Rice graduates receive above-average salaries by Gabrielle Frandsen average .salaries at least a thousand electrical and computer engineering. dollars less than national averages. "Computer science and electrical Rice First Year Salaries But in all other fields, Rice salaries engineering salaries are going to stay The average salaries for last year's fell within a few hundred dollars of the consistently high over the next few Rice graduates exceed national aver- national average, if not considerably years because of the increasing de- 40000 Rice . ages by a few thousand dollars with a more. mand in the job market," she said. Graduate 35000 ra National few exceptions, according to a survey "• The highest average salaries of "Pretty much anything computer-re- Average by Career Services. respondents were in the fields of lated is hot right now." The 1994 Post-Graduate Study was chemical engineering, mechanical Many students decided to go to conducted by the Career Services Cen- engineering and computer science. graduate school instead of going to ter in May. The study surveyed 690 of The average salary for chemical engi- work. the 1,087 degree recipients, both un- neering majors was $41,083. Medical school was the mostpopu- 20000 dergraduates and graduates, when The most popular jobs taken by lar choice for the 41 percent of gradu- 15000 they picked up their caps and gowns. 1994graduates included systems con- ating seniors planning to attend gradu- A similar survey will be distributed sultant, financial analyst, software de- ate school this year. 10000 this spring. sign engineer, marketing representa- These students make up 24 per- Of the 690 students who filled out tive and positions in engineering. cent of those going on to graduate the survey, 530were bachelor-degree Deborah Castillo, associate direc- school. recipients, and the rest were gradu- tor of recruiting at Career Services, This percentage has doubled in ate-degree recipients. said, "Systems consulting positions the past threeyears, Castillo.said. BIOL CENG COMP ENGL HIST MECH Fifty-three percent of the under- have become more popular over the In other fields, 18percentofgradu- graduate respondents said they past few years. A majority of the Big ate school-bound students said they Six percent of undergraduate re- participated in the survey, 70 percent planned to move directly into the Six firms began recently to come to were continuing in engineering and spondents were either unsure of their said they were going on to employ- workforce. Rice University for recruiting, and the 10 percent in law. future plans or were considering other ment after receiving a degree, 21 per- The survey shows that, for the un- field has really bloomed." Thirty-eight percent of those at- plans, such as travel abroad and cent went on to further studies and 9 dergraduate respondents, biology, She also said the field of engineer- tending graduate school are pursuing Fulbright Scholarships. percent were either unsure or pursu- sociology and mathematics majors had ing is definitely opening up, especially doctorate degrees. Of the 160 graduate students who ing other plans. Students' stolen goods Arson suspected in Grad House fibre Campus Police Chief Mary I&thryn Cavendar, director of the by James Tolle Voswinkel said that the Houston Fire Campus Safety Department, believes recovered in pawn shop Department's Arson Division is inves- theevents'timing iscoincidental. None A storage shed and a portion of the tigating the case. of the officials interviewed said the by Vijaty Iyer fence on the Graduate House grounds In addition, the Campus Police and gas leak was intentionally caused. were set ablaze in a suspected case of the Campus Safety Department are Cavendar said it may have been arson last weekend. also conducting investigations. caused by a physical shift of the build- About $700 worth of property stolen from Lovett College this semes- The Campus Police were called "There were suspicious circum- ing or pipes. ter has been recovered, and a warrant has been issued for the suspect's early Saturday morning, and the Hous- stances," Voswinkel said. Vice President for Student Affairs arrest, Chief of Campus Police Mary Voswinkel said. ton Fire Department came to put out Patten said the fire was suspected Zenaido Camacho called a meeting of A telephone/answering machine belonging to Lovett College sopho- the fire. as an arson because the only power SEE ARSON PAGE 6 more Charlos Ward was recovered first when the serial number she The shed was located on the Main source was located above the shed, reported to the Campus Police matched the number of a machine Street side of the Graduate House, and, based on what burned, the fire pawned at a Cash America location in Houston. and it contained old glassware, lum- was started near the bottom. The pawn shop also provided the name of the man who sold the ber and outdated yellow pages. The shed contained no volatile SPORTS machine. Files were then charged through the Houston Police Depart- The fire did not come close to stu- combination of chemicals, and there ment, and a warrant was issued for the man's arrest. dents' rooms. It caused about $25,000 were no firestarters such as cigarette Voswinkel said the man has no connection with Rice University. worth of smoke-related damage. butts located on the ground near the The suspect had pawned other items at the same dealer, including "All the food in the outside cooler site of the fire. Patten said although 1st women's $400worth of jewelry already returned to Lovett sophomore Cori Miller, had to be thrown out... we had the the fire is most certainly the work of who said she hadiost about $2,100 worth. Miller said she planned to go carpet shampooed and scrubbed; the an arson, it apparently was not done back to the dealer with Campus Police Lt Terry Ryals Wednesday to try fire department broke dowirsome tem- for recognition or malicious purposes. team takes to identify more items. pered glass; the air-conditioning ducts "There were no threats," he said. Michol McMiflian, also a Lovett sophomore, hopes to recover about had to be scrubbed and reworked; the Theday before the blaze, a secre- 20 compact discs that the suspect also pawned. The dealer has promised filter systems were reworked, and tary ia Butcher Hall discovered a gas to return them if the titles provided by McMillian match those they have since it was the weekend, it all cost leak from one of the labs. The room SEE THEFT PAGE 6 time and a half," Graduate House was locked and secured. All 16 jets title Master Robert Patten said. were found barely opened. 12 2 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1994 THE RICE THRESHER OPINION

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Two years ago, Rice University eliminated all commuter stu- dent parking lots to create additional faculty spaces. As many noted at that time, giving all the commuter student CITY LIMITS spaces to faculty left many spaces unused. In response to student requests, the university granted off-campus students the right to purchase permits for faculty lots after the faculty had all purchased their permits. This system, while slightly unwieldy, was at least an attempt to be fair. This year, however, the university has refused to issue permits to off-campus students for any lots besides the stadium lot When asked why, the Campus Police have consistently responded that they cannot issue permits until the faculty and staff are issued permits. It is no w November, 21/2 months after the beginning of school. Why have the faculty not been issued permits? Carter's successes go unnoticed It is not be- cause of the con- Those who equate his name imth failure are ignoring his role as statesman III M11f M p. troversy over the 15^* new faculty park- To describe someone as "another It was Carter who succeeded in Jimmy Carter" is allegedly one of the bringing North Korea to the negotiat- ET ing policy de- Michael gravest insults imaginable. In 1992, ing table in June, paving the way for a signed to reduce Nabavian the phrase was used regularly by presi- settlement on its nuclear program. It faculty driving. dential candidate Bill Clinton's oppo- was also Carter who averted a U.S. The university Elections are drawing near, and nents to paint him as a bungler who, if the air is dense with labels. Some elected, would run the economy into d announced in flutter harmlessly to the ground, but the ground, bringing plague and mis- September this many others find their mark and stick, ery to the American people. ( plan would be postponed a year for further investigation. "liberal," "elitist." "corrupt" — these Legions of teenage Republicans, This is the sort of idiocy many of whom had spent the Carter Now, we are at a point that is 2 1/2 months past the beginning years eating Gerber's and playing with that would make fimmy ofthe school year, a 11/2 months after the faculty parking debacle Miles their toes, joined their elders in calling was resolved, and half a month past the date when permits were Clinton another Jimmy Carter. "I don't Carter roll over in his know exactly what it means," said an 9 supposed to be available to commuter students (Oct 15). There 1NOWH|R £ acquaintance of mine when asked to grave if he were dead. are only two possible conclusions one can reach from this: stu- • • / |£& clarify his position. "But I know that dents are the victims of either gross negligence or abject cruelty / it's bad." by the Campus Police. li This is the sort of idiocy that would are the pithy yet potent phrases pro- make Jimmy Carter roll over in his invasion of Haiti by hammering out a The Campus Police do not have to add 15 minutes each way to mulgated by partisan political propa- grave if he were dead. But Carter, who last-minute deal with its military dicta- their commuting time by having to park in the stadium lot while gandists: Most labels are too broad to has re-emerged into the public eye tors. In the years since the end of his closer spaces sit empty. It is little surprise that they do not care if be genuinely descriptive, of course, recently in much the same way as SEE CARTER, PAGE 4 but that is what makes them danger- John Travolta, is far too busy now to new permits are issued soon or ever. ous. Consider the popular favorite,, take notice when his good name is Michael Nabavian is a Sid Richardson "another Jimmy Carter." abused. College sophomore.

V The r I a| "I since 1»18 Incompetence by would-be assassins Rice Thresher reflects disturbing trend in America David Hale Editor in Chief person complaining about how the cony and onto the stage (breaking his Jym past was somehow different and magi- leg in the process), proclaiming,"Sic George E. Hatoun cal compared to the shittiness of to- semper tyrannis! The South is Business Manager Schwartz day, but trust me when I say with full avenged!" He then, escapes out the confidence that yesterday, today and back door and onto a waiting horse. Sei Chong News Editor "Easier," "faster" and "cheaper" tomorrow will all have very shitty ele- Allegedly, he was later trapped in a Kate Hallgren Asst. News Editor have been the buzzwords of the last ments. It's just that I think I've laid a barn which was then shot at and Vivek Rao Opinion Editor few decades. In tough economic times, finger on one of the myriad of things burned to the ground. However, his Christof Spieler Opinion Editor only the most clever and ruthless of wrong with this age. SEE QUALITY, PAGE 4 James Ling Asst Opinion Editor businessfolk (politically correct term) And here is the problem: lack of Amy Jeter Arts & Entertainment Editor can dominate the market and set the quality. Jym Schwartz is a third-year graduate Joanna Winters Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor standards against which any would- We have been accosted by poor student in the Department of Geology Tony Tran Sports Editor be competitors must compete. If it quality products for so long now that and Geophysics. Grant A. Flowers Asst. Sports Editor can't be simplified, streamlined or cost- our standards in other areas of life Peter Stokes Asst. Sports Editor have been reduced. What kind of a Rachel Dornhelm Features Editor newspaper is USA Today? How com- Amy Ferranti Backpage Editor plex is the literature Danielle Steel Removal of Adam Richardson Backpage Editor produces? When was the last time you Bernie Yoo Photography Editor were moved by a Nagel print? Who is Rakesh Agrawal Asst. Photography Editor Madonna that she should get so much goal posts Kelly Rentzel Copy Editor . press? Where are the major scientific Charles Klein Production Manager breakthroughs like DNA, the atomic Sujata Mody Asst. Business Manager bomb or plate tectonics? Why do I disgraceful Nina Olien Ads Production Manager effective, then it can't be worth doing have to be nice to people I don't even Jennifer Gorman Advertising Manager in the mind of the late 20th-century like? To the editor: * capitalist Just as a completely random ex- I used to perceive Rice students as Aside from the obvious problems ample of the decline I'm talking about, intellectuals in an institution of higher The Rice Thresher, the official student newspaper at Rice University this creates with the quality of con- let's consider presidential assassina- learning. However, pictures of Rice since 1916, is published each Friday during the school year, except during sumer goods, there is the general tions and assassination attempts. (Ac- examination periods and holidays, by the students of Rice University. atmosphere of our post-industrial so- tually, this is what got me on die topic The Thresher reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason. ciety to consider: what we perceive as in the first place.) If we harken back to Letters Additionally, the Thresher does not take responsibility for the factual consumers affects how we function as the end of the Civil War, you will recall content of any ad. producers. from elementary school history class Editorial and business offices are located on the second floor of the Ley As a result, almost everything has that John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Student Center, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas, 77251. Phone 527-4801. become "easier," "faster" and Lincoln in 1865. Bear with me while I THE EDITOR Fax 285-5238. e-mail: [email protected]. Advertising information "cheaper," including the news we re- refresh your memory with a short available on request. Mail subscription rate per semester: $20.00 domestic, ceive, the literature we read, the art recap. students "celebrating" [aftSfthe Rice- $40.00 international via first class mail. Non-subscription rate: first copy we enjoy, the music we hear, the sci- Lincoln is watching a play in Ford's UT football game] by destroying Rice free, second copy $2.00. ence we fund and even the human Theater when suddenly Booth enters property make me wonder. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher relationships on which we base our his private balcony and shoots him in Editorial Staff. All other pieces represent solely the opinion of the author. lives. the back of the head at pojnt-blank Bill Toney Obviously. © COPYRIGHT 1994 Sure, I may sound like some old range. Booth then leaps off the bal- Austin. Texas OPINION THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 3 Are you so angry with your GPA that you wish Homecoming queen you could fire someone? Well, there's Nov. 8 has nothing to run on Regularvotlngfor Precinct 361 will occur at Rice on Nov. 8 at Sewall Hall from 7 am. to 7 p.m. You will not need a voter registration card; hovyever, you will need to present valid identication. You must vote in the precinct in gations, of course, have any validity to which your are registered. For further information, the voter registrar may be contacted at 224-1919. them. Javier Thomas First of all, George Bush has not Duran lost "over $17 billion in five private business ventures." I'm not sure any- Voters beware of Fontenot's hidden agenda Indeed, it is truly a sad commen- one can lose the total net worth of tary on Ann Richards' record asTexas Ross Perot five times over. In fact The "solemn covenant" concludes earth" strategy, killing health reform, governor that her campaign strategy even Governor Richards' own inaccu- Oren by declaring its support to those campaign finance reform, Superfund, consists solely of engaging in what rate commercials contradict this ri- elected officials who pledge to faith- lobbying reform and postponing the can only be described as a shameful diculous figure. Haker fully serve God in the administration GATT treaty issue. They have done campaign of personal attacks and mis- That some of the businesses in of their office. The man that wants to everything to deny President Clinton information against her challenger, which Bush was an investor lostmoney To those of you who have decided represent us in Congress is the same and his fellow Democrats any kind of George W. Bush. is not disputed; however, to blame that voting on Nov. 8 isn't important, man who supports all of the above victory. The truly sad part here is that as him for all of those losses displays I'm telling you to think again. And let and, to put the icing on a cake that I'm Not only have the Republicans suc- election day for this very important both an incredible naivete about the me tell you why. not sure we want to eat, he believes cessfully filled the role of "partisan race nears, the governor has com- business world as well as a total lack of The 25th Congressional District, that our judicial system needs Divine obstructionists," but their politics pletely ignored talking about the is- knowledge about the condition of the our district, could be represented in intervention. could accurately be labeled the "poli- sues important to Texas. Texas oil and gas industry in the mid Congress next January by a man who To state the obvious mildly, tics of hypocrisy." Take, for example, After all, if Governor Richards has '80s. believes that government should op- Fontenot's beliefs are not representa- the Republicans' "Contract with really done so much for this state, why Secondly, I must admit that 1 don't erate according to his interpretation tive of our district Yet Fontenot's America." Their proposals, which in- isn't she campaigning on those ac- really understand exactly why Hacker of the Bible and that the constitutional campaign strategy of keeping in check clude cutting taxes, increasing defense complishments? Where is the open claims that Bush is unqualified to serve wall between church and state his strong religious feelings, of taking spending and passing a balanced bud- and honest discussion of the philo- as governor simply because he has shouldn't exist advantage of the sour national mood get amendment are a revival of the sophical differences between herself never held public office before. If lack This man believes that abortion and fear of crime and the disintegra- supply-side Reaganomics thatresulted and George W. Bush? Why, instead, of a public record is a sufficient bar should be outlawed — not even per- tion of morality and of remaining nebu- in an economic mess, the very mess has she chosen to ignore all of these against seeking high public office, then mitted in the event of incest or rape or lous on many issues, has worked to that Clinton has been trying to clean issues in favor of conducting a dis- why is he also supporting Richard when a mother's life is endangered. his advantage. up for the past two years. graceful campaign of cheap insults, Fisher? People don't really know for what Not only do their numbers not add name-calling and personal attacks? he stands, in what he believes, and up, but as Clinton said, their "Con- To his credit, Bush has maintained therefore have no substantive reason tract with America" is more like a from the beginning that he would treat Democrat for fearing him. The truth is, however, "Contract on America." If their pro- Governor Richards with respect, and Republican that if Fontenot is elected, he will not posals become law, every federal pro- he has refused to sink to Richards' represent us in Congress, but will gram will be cut by 20 percent to offset level even though there have been Corner impose his right-winged beliefs on the tax cuts and increases in defense plenty of opportunities. Corner both the Congress and us. spending. For example, there has been abso- The man who could end up repre- In fact the Republican Party in In his "Contract with America," lutely no mention of the governor's senting us in Congress next year, is Texas has been taken over by the Gingrich stressed limiting the role of problems with alcoholism that nearly Finally, in his defense, Hacker Eugene Fontenot and he is crazy. "Radical Right" The Party Platform lawyers. However, Newt revealed his derailed her campaign four years ago, should be commended for attempting He was on the advisory board of calls on Congress to "reject the estab- own hypocritical head when he helped and there have been no campaign to do what the governor's staff has Citizens for American Restoration and lishment of any mechanism or pro- kill a bill to improve Superfund toxic- commercials questioning what was thus far neglected to do — that is, try has close ties with the anti-gay and cess to record, register or monitor the waste-dump cleanups which would covered up when the governor's of- to give us some measure of the anti-abortion head of the committee, ownership of firearms. They wish to have encouraged arbitration and cut fice was caught improperly destroy- governor's record of accomplishment Steve Hotze. "repeal provisions of the Endangered attorneys' fees by half a billion dollars. ing state phone records. over the past four years. According to This committee's so-called "solemn Species Act the Clean Air Act and The Republican Party has been Also, there has been little mention Hacker, the state has created more covenant" calls for civil government any similar laws or regulations. ..." and continues to be both hypocritical of the governor's failed record of ad- private sector jobs than any other, the to limit itself to proper biblical con- And concerning civil rights and and obstructionist In Texas it has ministrative appointments such as governor has kept taxes low (even for cerns; it not only censures homosexu- women's rights, the Party believes now been captured by the "Radical Lena Guerrero, who lied about both a liberal) and has kept tight controls ality, adultery, pornography and di- "that no homosexual should have the Right." being a college graduate as well as on state spending. Unfortunately, this vorce, saying "those who participate right... to custody or adoption of a Ken Bentson, Jr., Fontenot's oppo- graduating Phi Beta Kappa. isn't Ann Richards' record. in such activities invite the judgement minor child," and they urge the rever- nent is a centrist Thus, itis with considerable amuse- First of all, Ann Richards is no of God upon themselves and our soci- sal of Roe vs. Wade. SEE DEMOCRATS, PAGE 4 ment that I read Oren Hacker's col- fiscal conservative. According to the ety," but also condemns property In Washington, Newt Gingrich and umn in last week's Thresher. Not only Office of the State Comptroller, the taxes, which it calls "unbiblical forms his fellow Republicans have for the Oren Haker is a Mess College junior were his attacks on Bush's record state budget has exploded by 46 per- of taxation." last two years maintained a "scorched and member of the Young Democrats. totally inaccurate, but his attempt at a cent — from almost $48 billion in "quick look at Governor Richards' im- 1990-91 to nearly $71 billion in 1994- pressive record during her first [and 95. Thafs four times faster than the last] term" seemed to be all too quick rate of inflation, nine times as fast as Penalties for Honor Code violations and not that impressive. population growth and more than In his column, Hacker character- twice as fast as the rate our paychecks izes the Bush campaign as being one grew. similar to system in place last year of "inaccurate sound bites and fren- Asfor her record on taxes, Richards zied hyperbole." Of course, he then can claim that she did not raise taxes less than 15 percent of the course As was the case last year, consen- goes on to mention that Bush "has lost last year because in 1991 she already grade which are collaborative assign- sus penalties are the maximum penal- over $17 billion in five private busi- SEE REPUBLICANS, PAGE 4 Sam ments: F in the course ties for any given violation. As such, ness ventures" and then concludes Cole the Council will consider possible that since Bush has never before held Javier Thomas Duran is a Brown Col- Heinous violations are extreme mitigating circumstances when delib- public office, he is not qualified to lege senior and member of the Rice Consensus penalties were estab- and fare cases that may include but erating, on a penalty. serve as governor. None of these alle- Republicans. lished by the Honor Council a number are not limited to the following ex- Mitigating circumstances are ex- of years ago in an attempt to make amples: stealing a test breaking into tenuating conditions that will be con- penalties handed out in a given year an office or computer system with the sidered as grounds for lowering a pen- more consistent They serve as the intention of changing grades or ob- alty. MAXIMUM penalty that the Council taining information or being a mem- Some possible mitigating circum- can hand down for a particular viola- ber of a large-scale conspiracy. The stances include the severity of the tion. Actual penalties are often some- consensus penalty for a heinous viola- violation, self-accusations made in what lower than these maximums be- tion is an F in the course and an indefi- good faith, severe emotional stress cause of mitigating circumstances. nite suspension from Rice. and the absence of intentionality. Cheating on any assignment worth For example, if a violation was un- 15 percent or more can result in a intentional, the penalty might be less- maximum penalty of an F in the course ened because the absence of inten- and a two semester suspension. tionality is considered a mitigating Assignments worth less than 15 circumstance. Conversely, if someone percent of the final course grade will cites as a reason for the violation the be assessed a penalty based on fact that he or she had four tests dur- V COUNCIL whether or not the assignment is col- ing the week, that will not be consid- This year, the Honor Council has laborative. ered in penalty deliberation because This weekend at adopted a set of penalties similar but Collaborative assignments are as- academic stress is not a viable mitigat- not identical to those in place last year. signments which perfnit outside as- ing circumstance. Space Center Houston The penalties are based on the follow- sistance from other students. If the Other reasons that are not consid- Denise Crosby, Star Trek's Lieutenant lasha Yar, will appear Nov. 5 and 6 ing system. collaborative assignment is worth less ered mitigating include freshman sta- than 15 percent of the final course tus, remorse, evidence of rehabilita- at Space Center Houston as part of Salute to Star Trek Month. 1994^1995 Maximum Penalties: grade, the maximum penalty is an F in tion and the non-academic effects of • Repeat or heinous violations: F in the course. the penalty (e.g. scholarships). Of Also appearing will be John DeLancie, "Q," Nov. 12-13; Mark Lenard, course and indefinite suspension Non-collaborative assignments in- course, the Honor Council cannotfore- "Sarek," Nov. 19-20; and Walter Koenig, "Chekov," M»v. 26-27. • Violations on all assignments worth clude tests and other assignments on see every possible extenuating cir- greater than or equal to 15 percent of which outside assistance from other cumstance, and this list is not intended Don't miss the Staj Trek Movie Marathon Friday, Nov. 11 from 7 p.m. to the course grade: F in the course and students is not allowed. If the non- vett College senior and HOUSTON • Violations on assignments worth laborative. Chair of the Honor Council. *0 change Take 1-45 to the NASA Road 1 Exit * (713) 244-2105 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1994 THE RtCE THRESHER OPINION

Corollary: All Democrats are bad for from the book depository with an Ital- gentleman's name, as 1 do not think it Carter the country. Quality ian-made rifle. Once again, without is worth knowing. He sits in the bushes Those who find themselves in condoning the killer's actions I must taking potshots at nothing in particu FROM PAGE 2 agreement with this logic may be sur- FROM PAGE 2 express the opinion that Mr. Oswald lar until a few bystanders decide to presidency, Carter has mediated elec- prised to learn that Jimmy Carter was body was never found. Pardoning the not only conveyed the obvious politi- take him down. WHAT THE HEU tions, intervened on behalf of political a fiscal conservative, that during his theatrical pun, Booth knew how to put cal message he intended, but he also KIND OF ASSASSINATION AT- prisoners, set up organizations de- term he began deregulating several on an assassination with high produc- made a striking statement about the TEMPT IS THIS? voted to monitoring civil wars and industries and increasing defense tion values. (I'm sure he would be proliferation of technology and the People have come to expect that, resolving global conflicts and built spending, which had been diminish- honored to hear this, as he was, in role of military training in civilian soci- in this society, everything should be houses for the poor. ing prior to his presidency. addition to being a secret agent of the ety. easy, fast and cheap. Why should you Carter's presidency was lacklus- Carter governed as a populist who Confederation, anoted Shakespearean Granted, while he did not have the create an elaborate pl$n to kill the ter, certainly, in comparison with what recognized the value of human rights actor of his time.) Of course, I cannot panache, the flair Booth had, Oswald president when you can drive down he accomplished afterwards. But the at home and abroad but held a busi- and do not endorse Booth's actions, did get the job done. Pennsylvania Avenue, park the car reasons behind Carter's failure are nesslike view of government as an but his methods strike me as being This brings us to the 1982 attempt and start letting off a few rounds? It entity whose capacity for delivering both dramatic and interesting. on Ronald Reagan's life by John makes as much sense as going to services was limited by management Hinkley. Here we begin to see the McDonald's because you don't feel and budgetary considerations. It was general decline in quality affecting the like cooking. ' Invokingjimmy an odd blend of ideology that cap- actions of specific individuals. tured the hearts of neither Congress 6 Granted, while he did First of all, if Hinkley had studied Carter's name at election nor the American people. his history, he would have known the You could say that what Carter not have the panache, the most effective way to kill a president is ' Shoddy quality ? You time in the same breath as promised from government was too by shooting him in the back of the 9 boring, or that it was overly farsighted, flair Booth had, Oswald head. bet. "tax and spend "... is, in or that Carter himself was just too In addition to picking a foolish fron- good-hearted for a job that he knew did get the job done. tal approach, he also selected a .22 addition to being required restraint. caliber firearm, which is only a small Since leaving office, Carter has step up from a BB gun. One would be This dearth of quality in our every- 9 inaccurate, simply rude. been able to pursue his altruistic tempted to consider the possibility day lives must end, or we will all wind agenda without having to worry about that he wasn't even serious. up having empty relationships in a political feasibility or budget limita- Let us skip the McKinley assassi- Shoddy quality? You bet. valueless culture. tions, and his efforts have brought nation for the moment and move for- He didn't have the right tools, a Despite my selection of an uncon- more complicated than the about immeasurable good. ward to John F. Kennedy. (As a his- decent plan, a proper political motive ventional example, the crisis is real. overzealous labelers of the world Invokingjimmy Carter's name at torical footnote, McKinley was shot of any sort and, to top it all off, he didn't We have learned to devalue things might suggest. Relying excessively election time in the same breath as by Leon Czolgosz, a deranged anar- even get the job done. Mr. Hinkley which are difficult, slow and costly on labels only leads to gross oversim- "tax and spend," "incompetent" and chist. Leon's instability was later at- gets low marks for everything but (except government, of course); these plifications such as the following: "failed liberal ideology of the past" is, tributed tohischildhood.duringwhich luck, without which he probably means are often the only ones by which 1 )emocrats are liberals. I iberals spend in addition to being inaccurate, simply he spent five years learning to spell his wouldn't even have gotten close to the progress can be made. too much money. Spending too much rude. Carter is a prolific humanitarian own name.) president. Tempora Bona Volvant and de- money is bad for the country. Jimmy in an age where cynicism is the norm Without going into various con- Finally, we come to last week's fool mand quality from everyone and ev- Carter was a Democrat. Conclusion: — and in that regard, we should all spiracy theories, let us assume Lee with a rifle outside of the White House. erything ... especially your friends Jimmy Carter was bad for thecountry. aspire to be "another Jimmy Carter." Harvey Oswald did shoot Kennedy I have not even bothered to learn this and your beer. Democrats

iz FROM PAGE 3 A vote for Ken Bentson, Jr., on Nov. 8 is a vote for the economic- growth, the social reform and the fis- cal responsibility that President Clinton has initiated. A vote for Bentson is also a vote against that right-wing, religious beast who now, after already making his mansion, which is miles from the 25th District, into a church, wants to turn our government into one« too. ... Republicans

FROM PAGE 3 signed a $2.7 billion tax increase which included Texas' first-ever state busi- ness income tax. Yes, Texas now has an income tax. Unfortunately, that money did not go to the school chil- dren ofTexas as promised. According to the Wall Street Journal, although ISN'T IT NICE WHEN Texas' general revenue spending in- creased 22 times faster than the na- THE EXPERTS DISCOVER SOMETHING tional average from 1991-93, the state's share of public education curiously decreased, forcing local property taxes YOU'VE KNOWN ALL ALONG. to be raised even further. So where did all of that money go? ver 1.6 million people in education and annuities."*** Of course, past performance is no You guessed it, more social programs. research know that choosing TIAA-CREF guarantee of future results. In fact, during her administration, the O size of state government has grown by was a smart move. And now everyone else does "...CREF la far and away the cheapest 26,300 new full-time employees; that too. Because Morningstar—one of the nations variable annuity out there." means that Texas now enjoys the du- leading sources of variable annuity and mutual bious distinction of having more state fund information—has some stellar things to say employees than the entire state of Morningstar also called attention to CREF's about our retirement investment accounts. New York, and she called this penuri- "...rock-bottom" fees—something that can really ous on state wide television — twice! add to the size of your pest-egg down the road. Thus, it is no surprise that despite "Till* comfortable combination of risk and return has earned the CREF What's more, TIAA's traditional annuity— the fact that the governor continues to Stock Account a five-star rating."* which offers guaranteed principal and interest enjoy high marks in personal popular- ity, she is in trouble at the polls. The plus the opportunity for dividends—was cited simple truth is that the voters ofTexas as having the highest fixed account interest rate are rejecting her tax-and-spend liberal After studying CREF's performance history, among all annuities in its class. agenda, and it is for this reason that Morningstar gave five-stars—its highest rating— We're happy to accept Morningstar's.glowing the governor has been forced to re- to both the CREF Stock and Bond Market ratings. But nice as it is to focus on stars, we'll sort to mud-slinging and distortions to even remain close. Accounts, and ®n impressive four-stars to the keep focusing on something more down-to-earth: However, I wotfld not presume to CREF Social Choice Account?* In (act, tine building the financial future you want and deserve. end this column with a trite and des- CREF Stock Account was singled out as having For more information about our Morqjngstar perate "Vote for*George" plea. I think "...one ol the best 10-year records among variable ratings or TIAA-CREF, just call 1 800 842-2776. Rice students are sufficiently intelli- gent enough to see past the mud sling- ing and judge the two candidatesbased on their objective merits as well as the Ensuring the future quality of campaign that each has ru n. for those who shape it.5' Nonetheless, I would also ask that the Rice community consider one pos- sible added benefit to sending Gover- ^Source: Morningstar's Comprehensive Variable Annuity /Hp* Performance Report January, 1994. **Source: Morningstar Inc. lor periods ending March 31, 1994. Morningstar is an independent service that rates mutual funds and variable nor Richards into early retirement: annuities on the basis of risk-adjusted performance'. These ratings are subject to change every month. The top 10% ol funds in each class perhaps she can use her newly receive five stars, the following 22.5% receive lour stars.

r;i***Arnong the variable annuity accounts ranked by Morningstar: the CRICK Stock Account was I ol 12 growth-and-income accounts with 10 crowned credentials as Rice's Home- years of performance. Morningstar ranks the performance of a variable annuity account relative to its investment class based on total returns.,, coming Queen to apply for the more CRKF certificates are distributed by I IAA-CRKK Individual and Institutional Services. For more complete information, including charges and expenses, t all 1-800-842-2733, ext. 5509 |«»r a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefiiUy before you invest or send money. permanent position of Sammy the Owl. Hey, we'd save a fortune in cos- tumes. OPINION THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1994 5

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/ ••••'. s. . x \ \ v \ s '(; i... - VvHj Makulski said. "I think it would be a have the money to acquire all the Cable wise move by the cable committee to materials, so efforts are being made to ensure that such occurred." see if the administration could help FROM PAGE 1 Brian Hoblit, the student repre- financially. survey again." sentative to the cable committee, said In the midst of these further nego- Still, the poll, like the survey, indi- that no decisions have been made. tiations, Whiteson looks on with dis- cates that there are still some mixed "The only thing we really said for sure may. feelings about cable. was that 55 percent would be a good "I am disappointed, but I am glad "I think one way in which greater limit on going ahead with cable so we the students had a chance to express support could be gained is if there really have a big decision to make." their opinions," Whiteson said. "Now, would be some assurances that Inter- As for the Internethook-ups, Hoblit it's up to the cable committee to de- net hook-ups would be included with- said Phonoscope, Inc. would install cide whether the opinion of little over 2 out the students incurring any addi- them for practically nothing. half the students is enough to man- 4005 N. Braeswood tional costs," SA President Marty The problem is that F&H doesn't date cable." Bcechnul c N Braeswood 2 Houston, TX 77025 N Braeswood S Braeswcxx) ened. because the gas leak, if it were inten- Arson Cavendar said, "He put the mas- tional, would have caused an explo- S Braeswixxi 610 South (713) 668-2300 FROM PAGE1 ters on watch. He didn't want to keep sion that would have done tremen- it quiet. Rice is not just inside the dous damage and caused many casu- the college masters on Saturday after- hedges." alties. noon to discuss overall safety. Patten also said he feels the events "It [the Graduate House fire] was a Patten said he told the masters were unconnected because the fire at little malicious act, but when you get ^ I*664-5700 that they should be alert and vigilant, the Graduate House was set far away into it and start cleaning it up, it costs Take Out- but he did not want people to be fright- from students' living quarters, and a lot," Patten said. University at FREE delivery Greenbriar xSSSS^ (Restricted Areas) ••• aam ••§ mam mam warn warn mam mam mam ••• wmm mm mmm mam mam mmm mam mam """I the HPD with information about all her suitemates' door was unlocked. FREE Theft items they receive. The serial number The suspect's description matched PICK UP i i FROM PAGE 1 match was discovered through com- that of an individual who had report- DEALS I DELIVERY | munication between the Campus Po- edly knocked on several doors at Lov- received, Voswinkel said, even though lice and HPD, Voswinkel said. ett and, when someone answered, said I I Two d» „ I there is no definite way to identify A computer stolen last December that he'd gotten the wrong room. |0 Medium 1 Topping $000 | lame ^ H O 99 I La c them. from the Graduate House was recov- Voswinkel speculated that the sus- Original Crust Pizza O • y 1I S . Under a new law, the value of sto- ered in a Similar manner three weeks pect would knock on doors to see if OR | Two len property must total $1,500 to clas- ago when it was finally pawned, she the room was empty and then try the sify the crime as a felony. Voswinkel said. door. She said the custodians at Lov- • 2 br|nJlOrSSn^zza$1 0°°|T°PP,ng Of I said she hopes that more jewelry and Lovett has been the target of at ett report that more than 50 percent of | +3 Can Drinks FREE | JW0 Mediums fOf $9 99 I a portable CD player belonging to least four burglaries this semester, the rooms often are found unlocked. Ward can be recovered so the theft which is more than any other college. Voswinkel also stressed the im- I PICK UP ONLY - VALID WITH COUPON ONLY. I TAKE OUT OR FREE DELIVERY ONLY WITH COUPON. I can be classified as a felony. Under Part of the problem is that rooms at portance of keeping records about jAddl topping $1 per pizza EXPIRES 12/31/94-JN0T VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. previous legislation, only $700 was Lovett are connected so that two doors property, saying that the property needed. must be locked to secure a suite. Mil|£r could not have been recovered with- ! FREE I PICK-UP S The pawn dealer normally provides said her property was stolen because out this information. J DELIVERY [ DEALS J

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CHEECH, THE PLAYWRIGHT Woody Allen shows renewed energy in rollicking 'Bullets'

BY KRISTIAN LIN surefire comic timing that Allen has, but he's refreshingly free of the man- Woody Allen's latest film, Bullets nerisms and tendency to whine which Over Broadway, is a delightfully airy have crept into Allen's acting of late. concoction with an unexpected kick Not only is he a more complete actor, at the center. he's also a more likable one. It's the 1920s, and hack playwright Allen was smart to cast Palminteri David Shayne OohnCusack) is finally (the writer/star of last year's A Bronx getting one of his plays produced on Tale) as the mob/hit man who can Broadway, thanks to fading stage star write plays. Palminteri adamandy re- Helen Sinclair (Dianne Wiest), who fuses to employ any razzle-dazzle in needs a new hit, and a mob boss who his acting, realizing that the perfor- bankrolls the show so his girlfriend, mances around him are stylized ()live GenniferTilly), can get the break enough. in the theater she's been clamoring Cheech is a marvelous creation, for. and Palminteri's restrained approach The play, a dreadful mishmash of throws a delightful wild card into the O'Neill and Chekhov, seems headed film. for disaster until Olive's bodyguard Even more delightful is the fact Cheech (Chazz Palminteri) turns out that Allen, at age 59 and directing his to have a good eye for dialogue, plot 23rd feature film, has found a new construction and character develop- maturity as well as a new youthful ment. energy in his writing and directing. Cheech starts out by recommend- Only three years ago, with the ing line changes and ends up rewrit- heavy symbolism of Crimes and Mis- ing the entire play. His regular body- demeanors and the out-and-out fail- guard job, however, will eventually Olive (Jennifer Tilly) languishes in the luxuries provided by her mob boyfriend in Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway. ures of Another Woman, September intrude on his new career. and Shadows and Fog, he seemed to As a director, Allen hasn't been where they have to work with other away David's girlfriend PlUen (Mary- His cast does him proud with a be an artist in decline. this light on his feet in years. Ever people. Allen, with a more-than-casual Ix>uise Parker. beautifully coordinated effort. Wiest Now, two since he discovered in Husbands and glance in his mirror, says that a price Allen lets the mediocre artist, roars like a dragon, Jim Broadbent is of his last Wives that he didn't have to be ponder- often comes with that stripped of his pretensions, get the ludicrously suave as the leading man three ous to be deep, his filmmaking has Pretentious David suffers horrible pretty girl and a reasonable degree of and Tracey Ullman makes a relent- films, taken on a thrilling and dangerous guilt over the artistic concessions he's happiness, while all the other charac- lessly perky ingenue funny as only she new edge. made to get his play produced. On the ters who aspire to greatness have to can. Those of you who didn't like the other hand, Cheech, as he discovers deal with the consequences. Tilly, whom I haven't liked in other shaky hand-held camera in his last the great artist within himself, starts But despite the philosophy, which contexts, is right in her element here two films will be glad to know it's bumping people off to maintain the comes off a good deal heavier in the as a screechy-voiced gun moll. gone. Allen also doesn't trouble him- quality of his show. retelling than in the film itself, Bullets With Cusack, Woody Allen self too much about the characters' There's a generosity of spirit in Over Broadway is a frequently exhila- seems to have found his man. psychological underpinnings and this movie that one doesn't find in rating sendup of theatrical stereotypes His performance is rather keeps his film on a blissfully non- most of Allen's work. David's friend and old films about the theater. Woodyish (check his dis- realistic plane. Sheldon (Rob Reiner), a ridiculous The characters, particularly the tressed reaction to meet- Great artists are often forced to be Marxist intellectual, says, "An artist stage actors, are possibly the most ing Olive), but it has some significant Husbands and Wives and Bullets Over somewhat ruthless to communicate creates his own moral universe," and cartoonish ones that Allen has ever differences. Broadway, seem destined to rank their vision, particularly in drama, prompdy demonstrates it by spiriting drawn. He doesn't have the last ounce of among his best.

BARING IT ALL Lovett's 'Liaisons' crackles with sexual tension, deception

BY SARA MAURER The play, set in 18th-century around the sexual tension of their that more such moments had been However, the strength and pas- French high society, follows the ex- own relationship. included in the play. sion with which Susan Galloway plays LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, BY CHRISTOPHER ploits of the scheming La Marquise de Cast members demonstrate an As it is, the sheer physicality in- Mme. deTourvel rings false in a char- HAMILTON Merteuil (Lara Bruckmann) and her admirable sense of timing crucial to a volved in director Jesse Jou's concep- acter whose primary attributes are LOVETT COLLEGE COMMONS partner in crime, Le Vicomte de plot which centers around deception. tion-of'this play is incredible. religious conviction and virtue, and Nov. 4-5, 10-12, 8 P.M. Valmont (Paul Cummings). Bruckmann adepdy registers both The characters stroke each other's her response to Valmont's advances $4 RICE, $6 NON-RICE In seducing and discarding a se- Merteuil's true emotions and the fa- hair, rub each other's feet and fall into seems unusually skilled for a shel- 630-8596 ries of lovers as' suits her whim, cade designed to conceal them. A each other's arms with greater fre- tered woman. Merteuil finds the closest thing to series of glances and smirks effec- quency than they speak. Each scene Kelli Cousins pulls off with convic- The Lovett College production of liberation the 18th century offers a tively establish the relationship be- change provides a new couch or bed tion the transformation of Cecile l^s Liaisons Dangereuses has every- woman. tween Merteuil and Valmont. for the characters to romp on and roll Volanges from naive fidgeting school- thing; lies, manipulative schemes, in- Valmont proves her equal in the Cummings displays flawless tim- over. girl to flowering woman. J im Palu szak fidelities, violence, nudity and lots of game of love, amusing himself with a ing in a brief slapstick scene in which The undaunted cast members grab infuses his role as her lover Danceny sex propel the plot of this play. And, oh series of romantic conquests. To- he hides from Merteuil's cousin, and grope with enthusiasm, particu- with a boyish dumb enthusiasm. yeah—did I mention there was lots of gether they plot revenge on former Mme. de Volanges Oulie Flack). The larly Emily Liu, whose saucy Emilie Elack, asCecile's mother, and Niel sex? lovers, plan new seductions and dance brilliance of the scene left me wishing sets the tone for the gleeful lust-fest. SEE LIAISONS PAGE 10

LOCK UP THE CHINA The thinking college student's group: Jawbox should be thrilling

BY JEREMY HART a lot of these "punk" folks who blasted gent, just ambiguous enough to make the band feel like morons. you wonder what they're really sing- 7 JAWBOX While its earlier albums, Grippe ing about. PLAYING WITH POSTER CHILDREN AND STARBELLY and Novelty, both vacillate between Inspired by a J.G. Ballard story, FRIDAY, NOV. 4 pure punk and rock'n'roll, For Your "Motorist" manages to be angry and THE URBAN ART BAR Own SpecialSweethearthits both head detached at the same time, question- 2801 BRAZOS, 526-8588 on. ing the witness of a car wreck ("What $7 The album is a blend of punk would you risk to rescue me?"), while rhythm, punk energy, punk ideals and "Ls/Mft" was apparently drawn from JAWBOX some very non-punk songwriting. a news story about domestic violence. FOR YOUR OWN SPECIAL SWEETHEART Don't let the sappy title fool you: Sweet- The four people in Jawbox are heart is a pure rush of adrenaline, thinkers. They're concerned. The poli- What exactly happens when aband filled out with cool vocal harmonies tics of the music doesn't slap you in jumps from an indie label to one of the and melodic lines woven around a the face, but it's there, nonetheless. majors? thrashing, over-distorted rhythm. There aren't too many slow mo- Specificaltyywhat happens when a The power of the music fits in well ments on Sweetheart. The first tune, band jumps the famed I).C. indie la- with the lyrics these people come up "FF=66," starts off with an excerpt of a bel Dischord, an indier-than-indie la- with. It's damn obvious guitarist/vo- William Carlos Williams poem and bel of hard core do-it-yourself-ers, and calists J. Robbins and Bill Barbot, bass- some whirling feedback, then ex- signs with Adantic? ist Kim Coletta, and drummer Zach plodes full-force into a punk howl. Usually what happens is that the Barocas are a bunch of ex-college kids The second track, "Savory," stays band gets blasted by people who feel who are just too smart for their own a bit mellower but still threatening. betrayed by their idols. It's labeled as good. a sellout — which, in some cases, The lyrics are subtle and intelli- SEE JAWBOX. PAGE 10 might be accurate. But what happens when a band Erratum t ^ jumps ship to a major and'then shreds The production Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was not, as reported, 2 all expectations with an album that funded By the Friends of Rice Theater, but by the actors themselves with | defines indie-rock? help from the Humanities Department. Any profits from the production I'm not sure quite yet, but in the will go toward Friends of Rice Theater. The Thresher regrets the error. Jawbox is (from left) Zach Barocas, J. Robbins, Kim Coletta and Bill Barbot. case of Jawbox, it will probably make 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

COULD IT BE SATAN? Alley's 'Crucible' weaves brilliant web of fear and deceit

BY AMY JETER to the finale in which innocent citizens accused of witchcraft by vengeful chil- THE CRUCIBLE, BY ARTHUR MILLER dren are executed. THE ALLEY THEATRE In the Alley's rendition, compel- 615 TEXAS AVENUE, 228-8421 ling directing and almost universally TUES.-THURS., SUN. 7:30 P.M.; FRI. AND SAT. strong acting are the highlights of a 8 P.M.; SAT. AND SUN. 2:30 P.M. polished production. THROUGH NOV. 19 Most scenes feature at least a third $17-$40; PUBLIC RUSH TUES.-THURS. AND of the 20-member cast, challenging SUN. EVENING N the company to populate the stage without crowding or obstructing any "7o deny the possibility, nay the actual speakers. existence, of witchcraft and sorcery, is at Additionally, as characters are re- once flatly to contradict the mealed Word quired to shift and exchange the spot- of (kid, in various passages both of the Old light at regular intervals, the actors and New Testament." succeed in infusing their roles with —William Blackstone silent characterization as they stand on the perimeter of the action. I have never seen despair so beau- Working in tableaux, these scenes tifully embodied. effectively position characters into a Arthur Miller's The Crucible, as private jury where each is defied to performed by the Alley Theatre, pass judgment of the others. weaves a tight web of fear and deceit, Barring the typical hand-raised-in- building a downward spiral so emo- rage, choreography in The Crucible is Tituba (Alice Gatling) reacts to an evil spirit as Reverend Johan Hale (John Feltch), Ann Putnam (Amy Brooks-Jackson) and tion-laden that one can almost feel the outstanding and innovative, particu- Thomas Putnam (Paul Hope) look on in horror. floor drop away. larly in the two demon-posession And every element of the descent, scenes. The performance of Deanna who wrestles visibly with the political The set is framed by a background every visual and emotional nuance, is Alice Gatling as Tituba is startling Dunmeyer as Mary Warren, one of and moral dilemmas of leadership. of wild grass, symbolizing the physi- perfectly in place. as she embodies the frantic despera- the accusers, is the most notable. A James Black plays a likeably hu- cally and morally primitive environ- The Crucible begins with a touch of tion of a frightened slave who pre- quiet, unassuming character, man John Proctor, and he works well ment of colonial America. pure Hollywood—the shadows of tends to be a witch in order to avoid Dunmeyer nevertheless steals every with Shelley Williams, who portrays And the moral degeneration pro- young girls dance in a glowing field being killed. scene she is in with her nasal depic- his wife Elizabeth with beautiful un- ceeds at a blinding pace. enhanced by a soundtrack of haunt- The blonde trio of accusers, Tif- tion of the common servant. derstatement Ironically, despite the play's emo- ing whispers — but this ethereal ef- fany Fraser, Celia Montgomery and The true extent of Dunmeyer's tal- Settings and costuming are also tional and dramatic nature, it is most fect both sets the mood and provides Jeanne Harris, also displays impec- ents are revealed in the second scene, deceptively simple, featuring plain powerful in the final quiet moments a contrast for the play's worldly events. cable timing, showing in one harrow- where she providesamoment of comic woodwork and furnishings. with the echoing words of a battered Set in late 17th century colonial ing outburst the dual horror of being relief with witty impersonations. 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SINGING GANGSTERS Exciting choreography, passion charge Hanszen's 'West Side Story' BY MANYA NEWTON they were supposed to have. timid and sweet but somewhat wooden miss most of the subtleties, resulting enough disbelief to take seriuosly Spirited and sexy, Katrina Kropa is as Chino, the boy Maria's parents have in a loud but vague mush of sound. gangs which spontaneously break into WEST SIDE STORY BY ARTHUR UURENTS the perfect Anita. Her acting is solid chosen for her. Troy Van Voorhis is The orchestra often seemed to be song and dance numbers. HANSZEN COLLEGE COMMONS and dynamic; she really shines in hysterical as the overeager Action, trying to take the beat from the sing- Director Amy Hemphill, however, Nov. 4, 10-12, 8 P.M. musical numbers such as "America." and Anna Christy's solo, "Some- ers and dancers instead of giving it to handles the entire show skillfully $4 STUDENTS In the "Dance at the Gym," Anita where," is lovely. Joel Castellanos is them. enough so that these flaws can be 527-4024 and her boyfriend, Bernardo, the perfect as Doc, the one adult voice of The musical is cursed with a script overlooked. Overall, the play moves leader of theSharks (Osvaldo Gayton), sanity. that wobbles between comic-book smoothly and flu idly. Hemphill makes Hanszen College Musical put the other couples to shame. Unfortunately, the fantastic sing- tough and sickeningly saccharine, in great use of both the enormous cast Theater's production of West Side Story Gayton is fantastic as a dancer and as ing was often overshadowed by the addition to using extinct slang. Lines and the enormous stage; the banter- is a big, exciting, energetic spectacle a fighter, although he unfortunately loud and bombastic orchestra, under like "Cutthefrabber-jabber!" and "You ing within the gangs and the scenes that should not be missed. doesn't manage to bring the same the direction ofSteveGutheinz. While better dig this and dig it the most!" are between Starr and Kropa are espe- For anyone who is unfamiliar with intensity to his acting. the orchestra caught the energy of jarring and laughable to 1990s' ears. It cially well handled. It is a pity that she

it, West Side Story is a musical retelling - Sheffy Gordon is appropriately Bernstein's music, they seemed to is also difficult to willingly suspend SEE HANSZEN, PAGE 10 of Romeo and Juliet with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, set on the West Side of New York City in the 1950's. THE r u Racial tension between the Jets, a white gang defending their piece of FULL COURSE street, and the Sharks, a new Puerto Rican gang trying to carve out their MCAT own place, provides the backdrop for $1,000 the interracial romance betweenTony, (After NOT. 30, $1060) a Jet, and Maria, whose brother is the leader of the Sharks. TUITION INCLUDES: The choreography for this show, by Cindy Parrar, Osvaldo Gaytan and • FREE TEXTBOOKS Jerusha Redford, is reason enough to run to see it. I cannot praise it highly • FREE FLASH CARDS enough. The musical numbers are astoundingly energetic, acrobatic and & • FREE SOFTWARE precise, covering an amazing amount of floor space. Numbers such as The Prologue" 4 and "Dance at the Gym" have the A rain* most incredible choreography — the GRE lifts, especially — that I have ever seen in a Rice musical. The fights are also well choreographed and fright- yy C R ening to watch, especially from the ONVISE first few rows of the audience. The acting of the leads is superb. Adrienne Starr, as Maria, is truly out- DUFFY standing with a clear, bell-like voice and greatrange of emotion. The inter- play between her and Alan Green as GMAT Only CPA Lecture Course Tony is a joy to watch. With A Somewhat stiff in the opening lli MONEY BACK GUARANTEE scenes, Green lights up in his scenes • Small Classes with Starr and has a voice that is sim- • Highly Trained Instructors ply unmatchable. Both Starr and • REGISTER WITH ZERO DOWN! Green handle the emotion-laden sec- • Free Extra Help ond act deftly, showing painful, raw • Multiple Diagnostic Tests • GET MATERIALS IN ADVANCE! emotion without overacting, dominat- ing the stage whenever they appear. with Real Exams • NO-FEE FINANCING! st Creighton Rumph, as Riff, the • Up-to-Date Materials LSAT • ATTEND THE 1 TWO WEEKS FREE! leader of the Jets, is dynamic and • Great Score Improvements frighteningly intense, even when tell- FOR MORE INFO & FREE DEMO DISK ing his fellow Jets to play it "cool." His solo singing is wonderful. The scenes between Rumph and 1 -800-274-EXAM Green, however, fall curiously flat. It L_P was difficult for me to believe in the 688-5500 close friendship and deep ties that The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princcion University. LSAS. AAMC. GMAC. or ETS 10 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ensemble, performs a choreographed FRIDAY, NOV. 4 Stude Concert HaN. 527-6018. Firee. THURSDAY, NOV. 10 concert of American popular song «t 8 The Shepherd School Symphony presents p.m. In Stude Concert Hall, 527-4854. TUESDAY, NOV. 8 The Shepherd Dvor&k's New Worid Symphony, prologue Free. • School Percussion from Bernstein's West Side Storyand the Walt Disney World migrates from Florida Ensemble brings premier ofgrad student Scott McAllister's Leonard Nlmoy speaks at the Jewish with Beauty ami the Beast on Ice, today you an evening of "Aqulllae" at 8 p.m. In Stude Concert Community Center Book Fair about his through Sunday at the Summit Times quartets, including Hall, 527-4854. Free. book Choose Ufa. 8 p.m., 5601 S. vary. 10 Greenway Plaza, 961-9003. Houston premieres Braeswood. 551-7255. $12. of new works by Lorl The Trust, the story of the murder of Rice WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Dobbins and Brian founder William Marsh ditto, was shot on Josh Bell appears with the Houston Prechtl. 8 p.m. In £ Rice Players'Ravenscroft opens at campus and around Houston and Symphony hi an open rehearsal today at Stude Concert Hall, Hamman Hail, 8 p.m. 527-4040. Galveston. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m.and concerts tonight, Monday 5274854. Free. 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Media Center, and Tuesday at 8 p.m. Program Includes Electro-acoustic music shocks Rice with 527-4853. $5. Brahms' Violin Concerto (Mendelssohn STOMP, a quirky works by Bauiv Ince, Gottschalk (composer on Tuesday) and Prokofiev's Symphony British percussion of "Today's Chevrolet"), Tipel and more. 8 The HSPVA Jaz? festival features guest No. 5. Jones Hall, 815 Louisiana. 227- troupe that uses p.m. In Duncan Recital Hall, 527-4854. bassist Erin Wright, a new part-time faculty ARTS. $2 dress, S5 concert. anything and Free. member at the school, and is dedicated to everything to make the late pianist David Catney, a popular SUNDAY, NOV. 6 noise, visits Cullen The Saint Louis Symphony under Leonard teacher at HSPVA In the late '80s. 7:30 Theater at 8 p.m. The Houston Concert band and the Rice Slatkin performs Barber's Symphony No. p.m. In Denney Theatre. 522-9289. today through Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Ken Dye, 1, Tchalk's Symphony No. 4 and Claude Saturday. Wortham present a John Philip Sousa Birthday Baker's "Shadows." 8 p.m. in Jones Hall, SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Center, Smith and Concert Including music by Susa, John 615 Louisiana. 227-ARTS. Tickets from Texas downtown. 227-ARTS. Tickets Sallyport, Shepherd's 18-volce choral Williams, the Beatles and more. 3 p.m. in $4 with 50% student/faculty discount. from $18.

ingly icy finish in the last scene. frantic and precise all at once. soars overtop. Liaisons Maggie Wang is to be commended Jawbox If Robbins and Barbot are as un- How do they do that? What the hell for the consistency of the costuming trained on guitar as they claim, then kind of musician can mutate speaker- w- FROM PAGE 7 FROM PAGE 7 for such a difficult period, in which the it's a true feat that they manage to hold shredding guitars into beautiful Prunier as Valmont's manservant characters' costumes seem to func- going instead for a repetitive, trance- everything together as tightly as they melody at the drop of a hat? As a Azolan seemed to be slightly behind tion as entities in themselves. inducing bass/guitar groove. It's a do. wannabe-musician, I'm jealous. the pacing of the rest of the play dur- Melrose Place doesn't have any- very understated meditation on 1 Songs like "Ls/Mft" and "Chicago The whole album is a headrush, ing the dress rehearsal. I .aura Huffs thing on this sexy production of Les society's treatment of women. Piano" feel like they're barely stand- full of hooks big and catchy enough to Rosamonde suffered similar problems Liaisons Dangereuses. The play is defi- "Breathe" typifies the overall feel ing on the edge, about to crash over snag sharks. early in the play, but provided a pleas- nitely worth checking out. of the album — it's fast, pounding, into chaos — and then the melody Even after the jump from Dischord to Atlantic, Jawbox has been touring something like eight months out of f the year. 7 9 r> It's kind of funny that leaving the world of the independents for the big time hasn't taken anything away from 01 the band but has instead given it more Horn# freedom to do what it wants. ? * ? " 9 I BarbotandColetta still run DeSoto, the indie label on which Jawbox re- Need something to get Mom and Dad for Saturday, November 5ft leased its first album; they go to com- pany meetings rather than sending a manager, reply to their own fan-mail and control what happens in all their > 10am - KICKOFF videos. Jawbox is a straight-ahead the holidays? ( business. 7 Entrance Keep an eye out for "Savory" on Stlldent (Gate 4) MTV — it was on Beavis & Butthead Get 'em Willy's Pub paraphenalia! --T over the summer. FREE Live, the group is non-stop energy. ? ? . • Robbins and Barbot fly around the Food, stage, moshing harder than anyone in the crowd. The two of them are known around Pay only $14 for a frntrts, Atlantic's offices for breaking bones t-shirt and mug and shredding fingers onstage with- and out even noticing. Their A&R guy when you use your loves to show off the band's blood- FUN caked guitars to journalists. Visa or Mastercard. and In the center of the stage, Kim Coletta smiles like the Buddha, se- (With this coupon.) rene in the midst of chaos. Behind her, Barocas slams on the drum kit with an intense, angry expression on his face. It's hard to be bored watching a band with this much energy—it rubs off on the crowd. Vknow, now that Jawbox is "big time," you'd better check it out while you can still afford the price. Research — Must have diagnosis of asthma. WiiK 1 npfri Hanszen U- 11^ FROM PAGE 9 — Must be on asthma medications. was not more successful with the ac- cents of the actors, which come and Needed for go in an alarming fashion. — Must be a non-smoker. The Hispanic accents of the Sharks DQ1rlAr Pn|Innn were actually much more consistent than the accents of the Jets, some of oayior Loiiegc whom occasionally sounded like they — Ages 12 and over. wandered out of a 1920s gangster movie. The few lines that the Jet girls of Medicine get to speak were rendered almost unintelligible by their accents. The set, by Nathan Denney and Drew Ellis, manages to be both func- tional and impressively gritty. ... As far as choreography, acting and If interested, singing, Hanszen's West Side Story is a call: 793-1771 brilliant execution of a great Ameri- can musical tragedy. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 11

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C In The Village J! ! ,T A MOPS SIP AMD A MUNCH AWAY i iPF N * DAYS A WE. EK FROM 1 1AM All 2AM 12 FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4. 1994 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS Cross country captures first women's SWC title ever

Bevan said. hundred meters provided the race's Madigan was the top freshman fin- There it will face the University of by Greg Norman The Owl runners appeared to have most dramatic moment Her time of isher in the conference. Arkansas, who was picked in the pre- the meet easily won with 600 meters 18:33.2 edged Hyman by three-tenths Swank lauded her teammates' ef- season to win Nationals. However, The Rice women's cross country remaining of the five-kilometer course. of a second. forts. "We didn't have the race we the top two teams at the district meet team captured the crown at the South- However, the situation drastically Lessmeister and Swank had been wanted to have — that group of four advance to national competition. west Conference Championships last changed as Rice runners Alex Gajenski running behind Hyman theentire race. really stepped up," she said. Lessmeiseter said the competition Sunday in Lubbock to become the and Katy Eklof fell off the pace. "With three hundred meters to go, Bevan said that each of these ex- for the second place spot at district first women's athletic team in the his- Gajenski had been in 12th place I thought I could catch her," amples of individual effort indicate the will be the same as the conference tory of the school to win a conference when she twisted her ankle and was Lessmeister said. importance of every team member championships. title. forced to leave the race. The race officials reviewed the film running hard. "If we run a good race, we should The Owls edged defending cham- Eklof fell from about 17th place to of the finish twice to be sure. "We had three girls that were about beat Baylor," she said. "That will give pion Baylor University 64-65. The Rice 29th during the final stretch. A nag- "It couldn't have gotten any closer," as beat up as you can get from running us a shot at Nationals the last week women had finished second to Baylor ging knee injury forced her to slow Bevan said, "Candace wasn't even sure hard, yet we still came out of it with end of November." for the last two years. her pace as other runners passed her. she had passed her." what we were seeking to do, which But the team is not thinking about Candace lessmeister and Stacy A third Rice runner never figured Bevan also credited Swank's effort was win the title," he said. the district meet right now. Instead, Swank led the Owl runners, into the standings. Erica Levine, who in finishing fourth. Lessmeister agreed. "Everyone's they are celebrating the fulfillment of lessmeister edged Mardrea Hyman finished sixth for the Owls at their last "Stacy and Candace carried each effort made the victory more of a team a goal set one year ago. of the University of Texas at the finish meet, had trouble with bronchial other the whole race," he said. win," she said. And in addition to reaching, their line to finish in second place while - asthma in Lubbock's high altitude. "Running with Candace helped a This conference tide is the Rice team goal, the Rice runners became Swank took fourth. a "Erica was bobbing and weaving lot," Swank said. "We kept e?ch other athletic program's first in 22 years. the first women's SWC championship Katie Swords of Southern Meth- after a mile," Bevan said. "By the time going at a strong pace." The men's tennis team last captured a team in Rice history. odist University won the race with a she finished, she didn't even know Rice's third, fourth, fifth and sixth conference crown in 1972. "We're in shock," Lessmeister said. time of 18:10.7. where she was." runners finished within five seconds The team's next competition will "We will be celebrating for a long "It was the weirdest cross country But other members of the Rice of each other. be the district meet on Nov. 12. time." meet I've ever been associated with," squad stepped up. Emily Massad led the group in Assistant Women's Track Coach Jim Lessmeister's surge in the final 18th place with atime of20:04.5. Close on her heels was Lynn Sherry in 19th place. Riva Rahl and Shiela Madigan Rice's SWC Champions took 21st and 22nd, respectively. Rice University has captured 43 Southwest Conference Bevan said that Sherry's strong Championships. The last title won by Rice was by the men's kick propelled both runners to higher finishes. "Lynn came up and Emily tennis team In 1972. responded, and they both were able to kick in to the finish," he said. Men's basketball (10 championships) — 1970, 1954 (tie), Rahl was Rice's final scoring run- 1949 {tie}, 1945,1944 {tie), 1943 (tie), 1942 (tie), 1940,1935 ner. Her 21 points gave Rice the win- (tie), 1918 - i ning total of 64. Men's cross country (2 championships) —1928 (tie), 1926 Freshman walk-on Sheila Madigan Women's cross country (1 championship) —1994 also had an important finish for the Owls. Although her sixth place finish Football (6 championships) —1957,1953 (tie), 1949,1946 did not score any points, it did dis- (tie), 1937,1934 place Baylor's fifth place runner by Golf (5 championships) —1955 (tid), 1951,1950,1939,1930 one place. Terinls(U championships)—1972,1971,1970,1969,1968, "By finishing our sixth runner 1966,1965,1964,1962,1959,1958 ahead of Baylor's fifth gives them one more point than they would have had," Track (8 championships) —1971,1967,1965,1964,1939, The 1994 SWC women's cross country champs pose with President Malcolm Gillis. Bevan said. Bevan also noted that 1938,1931,1928 Owls seek Homecoming win over SMU en route to Dallas

college football season, SMU, 25-point Last Saturday in Fort Worth, TCU by John Fredland underdogs, tied Texas A&M 21-21 in jumped to an early lead behind Andre San Antonio. Davis' running and Max Knake's pass- Despite a 27-25 loss to Texas Chris- "It was not a fluke — A&M had to ing, and survived a second-half Rice tian University last Saturday, reports struggle," Rice Head Coach Ken rally for a 27-25 victory. of the Rice football team's demise in Hatfield said. "I thinkA&M was happy Davis, the leading rusher in the the Cotton Bowl race are greatly exag- to get out with a tie. I think SMU was SWC, rushed for 221 yards on 30 car- gerated. And erroneous. disappointed to get out with a tie. ries, the most yards allowed by the The Owls came to Fort Worth in That's a tribute to them." Owls since 1989. control of their own destiny to secure Quarterback Ramon Flanigan and His running keyed three long first- the automatic berth to the Cotton Bowl wide receiver Mick Rossley lead the half touchdown drives for the Horned tendered to the top qualifier from the Mustang attack. Frogs. Southwest Conference. Despite being hampered by a It set the stage for Knake, the Now, the picture is clouded. Five strained left hamstring since the third SWC's top passer, who capped all three teams, Rice, Texas Tech University, game of the season, Flanigan has en- drives with short touchdown passes, the University ofTexas.TCU and Bay- joyed a strong sophomore season. An to lift TCU to a 20-6 halftime lead. lor University, are tied with two con- elusive athlete, whom Hatfield likened Knake set a record for completion ference losses. to former Florida State quarterback percentage by hitting on 13 of 16 The Owls still have the best chance Charlie Ward, Flanigan ranks second passes. He finished his four-touch- of the five to escape from the logjam in the SWC and 33rd in the nation in down day with a 57-yard touchdown with the Cotton Bowl berth. total offense with 214.5 yards per game. bomb to Chris Brasfield on third-and- If Rice (3-4 overall, 2-2 in SWC) Against A&M, Flanigan ran for two three late in the third quarter. wins its three remaining SWC games, touchdowns and threw for another. The score was key in stalling Owl a TCU loss would be the only help Flanigan's favorite target has been comeback hopes — it answered a 43- needed to gain the Cotton Bowl berth. wide receiver Mick Rossley, the son yard Lee touchdown run that had nar- Since TCU must play Texas Tech and of Head Coach Tom Rossley. The rowed the TCU advantage to 20-15. SP Texas A&M, that is not unlikely. younger Rossley ranks fourth in the The Owls had little trouble moving Taking care of business for the nation and leads the SWC in recep- the ball, especially on the ground, ()wls will begin tomorrow, with a noon tions per game with 7.33. against a TCU defense that had en- Homecoming date with Southern "SMUhasagreat offense," Hatfield tered the game ranked 79th in total Methodist University. said. "They move the ball on every- defense. That is, until they moved Ever since receiving the NCAA body. We got shut-out by A&M — inside the TCU 20-yard line. "death penalty," and not being allowed they scored 21 points. I think their Rice displayed a potent and bal- Running back Byron Coston looks for running room up the middle against TCU. to field teams in 1987-88, SMU has offense is really potent and explosive." anced running game — the Owls Five times, Rice drove past the Yoncy Edmonds powered in from the struggled. This season, the Mustangs The Mustang defense has not been rushed for 369 yards on 59 carries. TCU 20. In four of those, they had to five to cut the TCU lead to 27-22. are 1-7-1, overall, 0-4-1 in the SWC. as successful. Out of 107 NCAA Divi- Fullback Spencer George led the way settle for short field goals by Matt "I just think we need to concen- last week, however, SMU awak- sion I-A football schools, they rank with 106 yards on 20 carries. Josh Huelsman. trate [in the red-zone]," Lee said. ened memories of its glory days of the 105th in pass defense. SMU is ranked LaRocca added 94 yards on 14 carries. The only Owl penetration of the "When we get down there, for some early 80s. 90th in total defense, with 423.8 yards Once in the "red-zone," though, TCU red-zone to result in a touch- reason, we tighten up. We just need to In perhaps the biggest upset of the surrendered per game. the Owls could not advance. down came in the fourth quarter, when loosen up and have fun." Men's CC falls short in Lubbock won the meet Baylor was followed by The Owls were once again led by by David Gordon the University of Texas, Southern sophomore Jason Lunn. His time of MethodistUniversityandTexasA&M 26:31 over the five-mile course was 5? A disappointed men's cross coun- University. good for 12th place. Following Lunn try team left Lubbock this weekend was Richard Toves in 19th place at c The team was confident going into without the conference championship the meet coming off strong perfor- 27:09. Rice's scoring was rounded out .' it was hoping for. mances in its last two races. The Owls by Bryce Cramer in 30th at 27:26, When the results came in, the team had beaten both A&M and SMU just Ricardo Reyes 41st in 27:51 and Luis found itself in fifth place. Baylor Uni- two weeks ago in College Station. Armentos at 43rd in 28:02. j versity, the team that Rice was ex- Those performances gave the Owls "Not too many people had a good pected to contend for the title with, the top ranking going into the meet. SEE MEN'S CC PAGE 13 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 13 Rice unable to keep Houston from title HEAD TO HEAD nifc—tr by Peter Stokes There is no picture because the Thresher sold Although an inspired Rice defense out to corporate imperialist dogs who pervade kept heavily-favored University of Houston at bay for awhile, it couldn't our little papec Thanks a lot, George Hatoun. stop the Lady Cougars from making off with the Southwest Conference regular-season volleyball title Wednes- day night at Autry Court. Randy Block v s. Chris Rodgers The Owls came out strong but suc- cumbed to a powerful Cougar team Southern Methodist at Rice 10-15,15-5,15-2, 15-9. Rice Head Coach Henry Chen ap- If I was czar of college foot- A personal civil war, SMU QB plauded the efforts of both teams. ball, I'd put an end to this Ramon Flanlgan is from my "(Houston's) really been whipping conspiracy against the Owls, hometown of Wichita Falls. up on people," Chen said. The Cou- Cotton Bowl officials were My parents live in suburban gars, ranked 19th in the nation, obviously pulling the strings Dallas. Tom asunder, I must clinched the SWC crown with their last week when we lost to choose the empirically-best 15th straight win. TCU. As czar, I would also team. Hatfield is obviously The Owls surprised the 842 on- lower the prices at the Rice superior to his counterpart, lookers by taking the first game by concession stands and let coach..uh.. Anyway, The War limiting Houston to a negative attack percentage. the Rally Club officiate the Owls earn this week's Bonner Chen credited the Owls' defense game. Block Lock™: Rice Lab Pick by demolishing the for keeping Cougar star hitter lilly 27, SMU 17. Ponies. Rice by 32. Denoon-Chester off balance. Denoon finished with 13 kills and an attack Texas at Texas A&M percentage of only .161. If I was czar of college foot- Agamethatwill be blown way After the opening game, the Cou- ball, the Longhorns would outta proportion. The only gars took charge. UH posted attack Sammy Waldron goes for one of her 19 kills against UH on Wednesday. only be allowed to play people who care are their conv percentages of .417 and .522 in the University of Texas 15-6,15-12,17-15. 'Texas is just a more experienced against pee-wee league bined one billion alumni. Oddly second and third games, respectively, Although the match only went team," Chen said. .teams because I would not enough, TV's Baywatch Is seen ending up with a modest .206. three games, Chen believes that the Waldron led the way on the Rice Waldron was impressive on offense match was closer than the score was. side with 13 kills and 13 digs. want them to get hurt And by one billion viewers each as well, batting down 19 kills for an "We had a chance to win both (the The Owls face Army tonight in the the Aggies would not even week. Bevo urinates on Rev- attack percentage of .400. Defensively, second and third) games—they were opening round of the Colgate Red -A be playing. Fd puttheir cheat- elite, sparkinga riot by A&M's she came up with 12 digs. both cliffhangers," Chen said. Raider Classic in Hamilton, N.Y. The ing, stupid, robot-like butts cadet corps. Austin is do- The match followed an Oct. 29 trip The Longhorns had their way at Owls then tackle Syracuse University on the death penalty for two stroyed along with the 'Horns, to Austin, where the Owls lost to the the net, outblocking the Owls 20-9. tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. years. But, A&M 24, UT 7. A&M by 13. 3 weeks ago. the University of North Texas and George Bush vs. Ann Richards Men's CC "Hopefully we can redeem our- University of Texas-San Antonio, as selves there, we are familiar with the well as the same conference foes. If I was czar of college foot- George J&feiner Bush couldn't FROM PAGE 12 ball, I wouldn't really have get pitching for the Rangers, course," Reyes said. "We dominated The top two teams from each dis- much effect over this match- so how In the hell will he get us day," Armentos said, "We gave it all there a few weeks ago." trict will travel to Fayettville, Ark., for up. Bush is inexperienced, good roads and schools? If Jeb we had, but we just came up short" This year the Owls hope to im- the NCAA meet on Nov. 21. The team will have a chance for prove on last year's seventh-place fin- Adam Reiser, Rice's top finisher at yet scrappy. Richards is a whtslnFlorida,theycouldstart redemption on Nov. 12 when they ish, but the competition at Districts the conference meet last year, was salty veteran with more hair a cool governor's club Just for return to College Station for the NCAA will be tougher. The Owls will face pulled from the race by coaches who than Don King. Ill pick die Bushes. Homecoming queen District VI meet strong teams from the University of feared another injury to his leg. This incumbent bry one vote. by a field goal. The Owls won their last race there Arkansas (1993 national champions), race was Reiser's last for the year.

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Detmer's NCAA total yardage record with die striker and two or three by Chris Rodgers by Grant Flowers group stage of the World Cup tour- and Neil Lomax's career passingyard midfielders." nament The top two teams from age mark. Thus, he is being consid- The breakthrough came midway each group will then proceed to a Too much agreement kills a chat"- ered as a candidate for the Heisman The biggest win of the season through the second half as sopho- single-elimination playoff. Eldridge Cleaver trophy. few the Rice Lads couldn't have more midfielder Erik Quarfordtsccwed "I think it's [a better format!," It's been awhile since we talked, so NFL scouts say he's for real, Sports come at a better time. the Laids' biggest goal of the season. said Langa. "Ifs nice knowing who I thought the focus of today's session Illustrated slapped him on their cover Faced with the possibility of Defender Mike Dowling laced a pass you will be playing." should be random pigskin remarks. and many people think he is the best missing post-season play for the into the space behind the Southwest The Lads will face some tough Eldridge "the Beaver" Cleaver seems player in collegiate football. That may first time in recent memory, the Texas defense and Quarfordt outran foes in their group. The lone Loui- to have had the right idea: contro- well be the truth, but I guess well Lads travelled to San Marcos need- his marker to the ball. Quarfordt beat siana entry — Tulane University versy is entertaining. never know because he doesn't play at ing a win or a draw to qualify for the the Southwest Texas keeper and die — is somewhat an unknown but a division I-A school. Texas-Louisiana Regional Club Lads had their result. SouthwestTexas and Texas A&M Unfortunately,McNair'smetde will Soccer Tournament "It wasn't relief," said sophomore are familiar opponents. Rice suf- go untested against such big boys as And win they did, edging previ- goalkeeper Todd Konkel "It was ela- fered theirworstloss of the season Penn State, Nebraska, Colorado, Rice ouslyundefeatedSouthwestTexas tion. We haven't celebrated like that to the Aggies — a 4-1 defeat in HIT& and Auburn. State University 1-0. this season. Before we scored we were College Station. The Heisman Trophy is supposed Rice Head Coach Mike kind of hanging on to a 00 tie and if "It's a tough grouping, but I to be awarded to the nation's best Henshaw decided that the key to they score, then it's over for us. It think it will be tough no matter college football player, therefore, it winning was an aggressive defen- provided a cushion " which way you split it," said Sierk. logically follows that he should have sive strategy. Although Southwest Texas man- "We haven't seen any Louisiana mew proven himself against the best corn Rice's defensive formation held aged more scoring opportunities, Rice teams but Tulane's only lost one petition in the nation. Everyone and off the Southwest Texas attack for held on for the win and the spot in die game. All eight teams are pretty If a majority of football fans ever his pet rock knows that McNair hasn't the entire match. Although the post-season. even." agreed about something, I would done this because the best players, Bobcats had more shots than the Langa pointed to the contest as If Rice makes it to the semi- strongly suspect that Coca-Cola had coaches and defenses reside in divi- Lads, many of their attempts were beingperhaps the best match the Lads finals; it will set its sights on a finally forced the world to sing in per- sion I-A football. frustrated by the efforts of Rice have played this year. national tournament qualification. fect harmony. Coke is okay, but har- If there is any justice in the sports defenders. "Everyone played well and it was a The two finalists of theTexas-Loui- mony is pretty boring if you ask me. world, McNair won'twin the Heisman They probably outshot us two huge team effort, going into their place siana tournament both qualify for Since I consider it my solemn duty Personally, I hope that McNair gets to one, but they weren't good and beating an undefeated team," said nationals. to make y*all use your noggin, I'm drafted by an NFL team that gives him shots," said defender Brian Langa. Langa. ShouldtheLadsloseinthesemi- gonnna throw out some choice cuts of a chance to show all of us his stuff They couldn't get them in." The Texas-Louisiana Regional finals, they would have another my various views on football. against the world's premier players "We played it well," said senior Tournament begins this morning in opportunity to qualify for the na- Let's startwith Steve "Air" McNair, But save the Heisman for thoroughly forward Mike Sierk. "We marked Katy. The double-elimination format tional tourney: the winner of the quarterback of division I-AA Alcorn proven prospects like Ki-Jana Carter well and tackled well. Both the of previous years has been replaced consolation game between the two State. Undeniably, McNair is a gifted and Rashaan Salaam. backline and the midfield absorbed with two four-team groups that play a semi-final losers gains the third athlete and an NFLcaliber player. Besides McNair, college football the pressure and then countered round-robin schedule, similar to die automatic qualification. After all, he has already broken Ty is generally enjoying a season of re newed interest The baseball strike I and the hockey lock-out have defi- nitely provided some of the impetus for this banner year. Two teams stand alone at the pinnacle of the official Chris Rodgers rating poll. Currendy, the Auburn University Tigersareona l&game winning streak that extends back to an undefeated season last year. You gotta love the fact that 10 of those are come-from- MANNES behind fourth quarter wins. Further- C O L L E G E OF MUSIC more, they shocked top-ranked Florida on national TV two weeks ago. The Orion String Quartet Artistry 8 Community Techniques of Music Head coach Terry Bowden has Daniel Phillips, Violin At Marines they go together. The skills, understanding and originality of Elizabeth Aaron proven himself to be one of the nation's Todd Phillips, Violin Edward Aldwell artistry are fostered by a superb faculty in a caring and supportive Steven Tenenbom, Viola Poundie Burstein best by motivating a team that is barred Timothy Eddy, Violoncello community. That's why Mannes graduates succeed. Terry Champlin from bowl games because of NCAA Robert Cuckson probation. If they are unbeaten at the The Newman-Oltman Leo Edwards end of the season, then there is no Classical Guitar Guitar Duo Woodwinds and Brass New York Audition Dates: Steven Freides question that Auburn deserves a le- Michael Newman Judith Mendenhali, Flute January 4, 1995; Frederic Hand David Gagne Laura Oltman Elaine Douvas, Oboe Michael Newman gitimate shot at the national tide. February 27 - March 3, 1995; David Loeb John Ferrillo, Oboe My other college powerhouse is Stringed Instruments May 23 - May 26, 1995; Composition Mei-Mei Meng Mark Hill, Oboe William Needelman Penn State. The Nittany Lions are Nina Beilina, Viol in August 1995 dates Christine Berl Linda Strommen, Oboe Frank, Nemhauser Felix Galimir, Violin Robert Cuckson perfect in 1994, including an impor- William Blount, Clarinet to be announced. Christopher Park Shirley Givens, Violin Charles Jones tant win over Michigan. Peter Simenauer, Clarinet Carl Schachter Lewis Kaplan, Violin David Loeb David Carroll, Bassoon Chicago Auditions: The Lions have been awesome Ani Kavafian, Violin David Tcimpidis Leonard Hindell, Bassoon January 31, 1995 History and Literature because of football studs like head David Nadien, Violin Judith Leclair, Bassoon at Fine Arts Building Contemporary Of Music coach Joe "Fundamentals" Paterno, Daniel Phillips, Violin Allen Won, Saxophone Ensemble Frederic Fehleisen, M.A., Todd Phillips, Violin QB Kerry Collins, running back Ki- Ranier Delntinis, French horn Los Angeles Auditions: Madeleine Shapiro, History of Music Aaron Rosand, Violin Jana Carter and receiver Bobby En- David Jolley, French horn February 1, 1995 at The Music- Director Deborah Davis, M.A., M.S.. Anne Setzer, Violin . gram. It doesn't take a brain surgeon Philip Myers, French horn Center of Los Angeles County Graduate Studies Sally Thomas, Violin Mel Broiles, Trumpet Percussion Ensemble L. Michael Griffel, Ph.D., to figure out that Penn State's" quest Hiroko Yajima, Violin Vincent Penzarella, Trumpet San Francisco Auditions: Jim Preiss, Director Graduate Studies. for the national title has been fueled Lillian Fuchs, Viola Literature oj Music Per Brevig, Trombone February 2, 1995 at War, Historical Performance by their number one-rankeioffense. Karen Ritsther, Viola Charles Kaufman, Ph.D. David Taylor, Bass trombone Memorial Opera House Ensembles However, it would be wrong to Steven Tenenbom, Viola History of Music Stephen Johns, Tuba The Mannes Baroque Walter Trampler, Viola Kenneth Stern, Ph.D., ignore the impact of their unassum- Chamber Players, Myung Wha Chung, Conducting Studies in Opera History ing blue and white uniforms. A simple Violoncello Michael Charry, Orchestral Nancy Wilson, Director number suffices for player identifica- Amy Kaiser, Choral The Mannes Camerata, Timothy Eddy, Violoncello Programs of study: tion, so there is no need for a last name Melissa Meell, Violoncello Paul Echols, Director Voice Bachelor of Music, Irene Sharp, Violoncello The Mannes Baroque- — the team is what matters. Penn Richard Barrett Bachelor of Science, Paul Tobias, Violoncello Ensemble, Arthur Haas, State sure doesn't need anything on Thomas Culticc Master of Music, Julius Levine, Double Bass Director their helmets — the unpretentious Peter F.lkus Diploma and Post- Homer Mensch, Double Bass blue and white lets everyone know Ruth Falcon Graduate Diploma, Piano Bonnie Hamilton Professional Studios they're the Nittany Lions. Edward A Id well Antonia Lavanne Certificate The topic of uniforms now takes us Martin Lies Arkady Aronov Major studies: to the NFL. No team had better 75th- Stephanie Brown Dan Marek All orchestral instruments, anniversary jerseys than the San Di- Vladimir Feltsman Linda Pierce Hunter piano, harpsichord, organ, ego Chargers. Their sweet, powder- Richard Goode Marian Thompson voice and opera, guitar, Grant Johannesen Theodor Uppman blue duds helped them take early con- composition, theory and Lilian Kallir trol of their division with a league best Diction conducting. Leon Pommers 7-1 record. The Lightning Bolts were Marianne Barrett, German Marie Powers Dormitory rooms. a perfect 4-0 in their throwback uni- Nico Castel, Frem/h Josef Raieft German & Italian Scholarships awarded/ ' forms, so they should obviously con- Thomas Sauer Kathryn LaBonll. All majors sider going back to them. Peter Serkin English Nina Svetlanova For additional The Dallas Cowboys, also 7-1, are Barbara Peters, Italian Diane Walsh information - still the NFL's best teanvdespite inju- PalmaToscani, French about the College, ^ ries and some lackluster perfor- Organ and Church Music Movement Application and Ford Lallerstedt mances. Philip Burton Audition appointment: McNeil Robinson Only two things can stop them Write or call Opera from three-peating as world champs: Harp Marilyn Groves, Paul Echols, Chairman a slew of car accidents similar to that Susan Jolles Director of Admissions, Christopher Allien Lucile Lawrence The Mannes College of offensive tackle Erik Williams and Renato Capecchi ot Music, continued usage of the throwback jer- Timpani and Percussion Will Crutchfield 1 50 West 85th Street, seys which caused them to lose against Joan Dornemann Norm Freeman New York, N Y. 10024, Nffl Goren Detroit Ben Herman 800-292-3040 or Howard Van Hyning Benton I less 21 2-580-0210. Finally, an early Christmas wish (ilen Velez Khoda Levme list for my beloved but hapless Hous- Song New School for ton Oilers: a new owner, a new coach- Interpretation Social Research ing staff, a new offensive line and a Antotu.i Laxaime first rou nd quarterback from the draft. Please!?! SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1994 15

SPORl'S NOTEBOOK Intramural Announcements • The Schick™ Super Hoops 3-or>3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Sunday. The women's division will begin at 9 a.m. The Homecoming Bonfire set 2:34 p.m. Court men's division will begin at 11 a.m. All games will be played Sunday On the same weekend as the bon- To receive your free ticket, just Tickets are available on a session- until the Championship teams are named. fire in College Station for the Texas at bring your guest to the student en- by-session basis or as a tournament Texas A&M game, Rice will be stag- trance at stadium gate 4 on the day of package. • The first round of the Free Throw Shooting Contest will be held ing its own pep rally as part of its the game. The individual matches will be $6 on the following dates: Homecoming weekend celebration. for adults, $4 for students. The tourna- Thursday at 5 p.m. In the East Gym or A 25-foot bonfire will be ignited at Swimming makes strides ment will be $15 for adults, $10 for Friday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the West Gym 7:30 p.m. on Friday in the field across The women's swim team won its students. from the Rice Memorial Center. Coor- first relay event ever at the Southwest For more information, call 522- • The first round of the 3-Point Shooting Contest will be held on dinating the event this year is John Conference Relays in Dallas on Oct. OWLS. the same above dates but at a later time: Miner (Rice Class of 1988) and his 28. Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the East Gym or wife Kathy (Class of 1989). The team of Hilary Grabe, Heather Crew rolls in Austin Friday, Nov. 11 at 6:15 p.m. in the West Gym Owls' Head Coach Ken Hatfield, Draper, Anjali Upadhyaya and Cory The Rice crew team traveled to Teague won the 20Qyard backstroke Rice's 11 senior football players, the Austin last Saturday to compete in the • The men's college football and the women's college volleyball Rice cheerleaders and 35 members of relay by nearly a second and half ahead Head of the Colorado. seasons started this week. Please check with your sports reps or the MOB will join the celebration. of second-place Texas. The women's team ofTorrey Folk, pick up your own schedule In the racks in the gym across from the The bonfire structure is 25 feet tall The team also finished second in Sarah Newton, Shannon Moore, Julie equipment room check-out window. and 12 feet square. The football game two other events en route to a 47.5- Markwardt, Ronnie Jackson, Meghan against SMU will be at noon on Satur- point fourth-place finish. The women Palochak, Stephanie Keyes and day. swam 1:49.53 to place second in the Meredith Elbaum turned in a strong 200 medley relay and swam 51.83 to performance as the experienced team Rice-Baylor game on ABC finish in a tie for second in the 100 finished second behind the Univer- The Rice-Baylor football game on medley relay. sity of Texas. Nov. 12 at Rice Stadium will be tele- The men's team put together 29 In addition, the women's novice Never play vised on ABC-TV, with major implica- points to finish fifth at the same meet team finished second as well. tions for the 1994 SWC Champion- The team travels to College Sta- The men's team of Phil Bradley, ship on the line. tion for a dual meet with the Texas Tim Gordon, Dave Brain, Leif The game will be televised region- A&M Aggies tonight Steinhour, Justin Gullingsrud, Eric ally at 2:34 p.m., following ABC's na- Zapata, Andy McKay and Gene Paige alone again... tional telecast of the Notre Dame- Women's tennis at Reglonals met with some success as well. Florida State game from Tallahassee, The 39th-ranked Rice women's ten- The experienced men's four fin- Fla. Steve Zabriski, John Spagnola and nis team travels to Austin for the ITA ished fourth while the lightweight Gary Reasons will announce the game. Soutwest Regional this weekend. The experienced team finished third. The telecast of the Baylor game Owls' top doubles team of Paul This weekend, the squad will com means that all five Rice home games Myslivecek and Antonette Veloso will pete at the Head of the Chattahoochee. in 1994 will be televised. try to keep their unbeaten streak alive Lastyear, the team finished fourth out DWANGO Other games to be televised re- as they enter the regional 6-0. of 14 teams, and this year it is seeded gionally in that time slot will include Rice's freshman team of Amber fourth. Dialup multiplayer DOOM server Penn State-Illinois, Arizona-Southern Basica and Vessie Ivanova, also 6-0 Only Georgia Tech University, California and Alabama-Mississippi this year, will not travel due to an Florida Institute of Technology and .State. All four games will be available ankle injury to Ivanova. Notre Dame University are ranked on a national basis on a pay-per-view Senior Jackie Brown, junior Olga ahead of Rice at this meet basis. Limon, sophomore Jessica Gagnon IVS Corporation and freshman Erin Talton round out Golf heads to Austin Free student guest tickets the group heading to Austin. The golf team will participate in The Athletic Department is offer- the 25th Annual Harvey Penick ing afree guest ticket to all Rice under- SWC volleyball tickets on sale Intercollegiate after a week off. (713) 467-8865 [voice] graduates and graduate students who The Rice ticket office began sell- The tournament will mark the first purchased the athletic event sticker ing tickets on Tuesday for the 1994 time that Rice has competed against for tomorrow's SMU game at noon Southwest Conference Volleyball so many conference teams, and only and the Baylor game on Nov. 12 at Tournament on Nov. 18-20 at Autry Texas A&M is missing. PIUSI.RVE HIE BIUIXFOREST. 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