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Volume 39 - Issue 08 - Friday, November 7, 2003

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA Friday, November 7, 2003 Volume 39, Issue 8 RHINO—where did you go? for 2000-2001 defi nes directory on RHINO, and the project was Odessa Goedert information as “name of stu- nearly scrapped. Instead, ac- Staff Writer dent, sex, year at Rose-Hulman, cording to Clancy, some ad- local telephone number, local ditional work was done so that The classes of 2004 and 2005 address and home address.” individuals could opt-out of the may have fond memories of Because photographs were not system. “In the version I left in RHINO, the Rose-Hulman included in this defi nition, stu- summer 2001, students could Information Network Oracle, dent use of RHINO was quickly prevent other students from but they will likely be the last disabled. seeing their pictures.” students who do. RHINO used This year, however, the When access was restricted, to provide a wealth of student student handbook has been many assumed it was in re- information in a searchable amended to include in the defi - sponse to technology confl icts. database via the web. Now, nition everything from pho- But according to Clancy, “the most of this information is still tographs to weight and height whole point of the fi ne-grained available, but only by combin- of athletes. According to Dr. access controls was that stu- ing data from Banner Web, Art Western, VP for Academic dents could specify what per- the phone directory, and the Affairs and Dean of the Fac- sonal information they wanted Registrar’s webpage. Some ulty, “we could make [RHINO] available to other students. data, such as student ID pho- available to students and still Consequently, I expected it to tographs is accessible only to remain consistent with all of remain available to both stu- faculty. the FERPA regulations.” dents and faculty.” It is this restriction of access RHINO has been a source Dr. Michael Wollowski, As- that has some students up-in of privacy concerns from its sistant Professor of Computer arms. Brandi Soggs, a junior inception in 2001. When com- Science and Software Engi- in the CSSE department says, puter science students Jarrod neering, was also taken aback “I found it extremely frustrat- Gray (2002) and T. Charles by the situation. “I wish folks ing to not have available to me characteristics other than an educational institution can Clancy (2001) began develop- would see the beauty of the resources that I know are out name. disclose directory informa- ing RHINO for their Web-based system. We have a solution that there and that I once had.” In RHINO use was restricted tion such as the photographs Information Systems class, the showcases the ingenuity of our past years, students have had last year to faculty-only when or phone numbers available initial response was very favor- students in solving real world access to all the resources of administration was alerted to through RHINO only if stu- able. But, during the project problems, but it is disabled!” RHINO including the meeting possible Family Educational dents are notifi ed and given the some concerns were raised scheduler, photograph lookup, Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ability to opt-out of the disclo- about abuse of the photographs Continued on Page 3... and the ability to search by violations. According to FERPA, sure. The student handbook Professor evaluations go electronic evaluations on their own time. Students are asked a series Since students will no longer The evaluations are still John Kropf If too few students complete of questions, and given room be required to complete the confi dential with the new their evaluations using the for comments to explain evaluations in class, and in system. In many ways they Staff Writer Internet-based system, the their answers in more detail. some cases will be unable to are more so, because there is Professor evaluations administration will be forced The new system utilizes the complete the began November 6. Done to revert to the old paper- Banner Web system that all evaluations The major problem handwriting electronically for the fi rst based method, due to the Rose students are familiar in class, the recognition. time via Banner Web this importance of the evaluations with from class registration. administrators with the new system A ccording year, students will complete in refi ning Rose professors’ When students log in, there are worried to Mark surveys, with the ability to teaching. will be options for evaluating that enough is ensuring that an Schawitsch, enter additional information Professor evaluations each of the classes the student students adequate number of “the only in each category. There will give students the chance is enrolled in under the will not to group on be times assigned for each to evaluate the caliber “Agreements/Authorizations/ evaluate their students complete campus that class to log on and conduct of teaching that they are Surveys” link. These survey professors. the evaluations. could learn evaluations during class receiving from their classes. options will remain there until Since the writer’s time, if professors decide to They give professors and the student completes the evaluations identity is have their students do so. In survey and submits it; at which are a critical part of the the Offi ce of Institutional classrooms f eedback point they will disappear. This experience at Rose, as they Research, Planning and without Professor evalua- on what is an easy way for students to allow professors to see how Assessment which is bound by Ethernet tions give students the t eaching see what evaluations they students think they are doing, FERPA regulations to protect ports, such styles work have completed, and what it is very important that individual and student data.” as the GM chance to evaluate best for evaluations they have yet to students take the evaluations This means that a select Room, s tud ents, complete. There is a window seriously and complete them. few will be able to access students will the caliber of teach- h ow of 10 days (November 6 If too few students complete the identity of the writers need to use ing they are receiving studen ts through the 16) in which their evaluations using the of comments, and those their wireless respond to students can evaluate their internet based system, the people will not do so unless cards to from their classes. d i ffering professors at any time of the administration will be forced a comment directs a threat access t eaching day or night. to revert to the paper based at a professor, threatens to Banner Web. Juniors and styles, and help professors The major problem with the one. endanger a student, or some seniors who don’t have discover ways to improve new system is ensuring that an To students, however, equally dangerous scenario. wireless cards in their laptops their courses for the following adequate number of students the most important issue is will need to complete the year. complete the evaluations. most likely confi dentiality. Continued on Page 3... Weather Entertainment Opinions Sports Flipside

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Provided by www.weather.com Page 4 & 5 Pages 6 Page 7 Page 8 Edited by Lissa Avery The Rose Thorn 2 and Bob Schulein EVVENTSENTS Friday, November 7, 2003 Dad’s Day activities Parents’ Information Sessions Las Vegas Night Laura Krause 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 8 p.m., Sports and Recreation Staff Writer These sessions will give you Center a better idea of campus life: The Student Activities This Saturday, November Board is sponsoring this 8, is Dad’s Day. If you are 10 to 10:45 a.m., East Kahn special event for students, looking for things to do with Room, Hulman Union parents and family mem- your parents, some sugges- Going To Class: Experi- bers. Be entertained and try tions from the Parent’s As- ence what it is like to attend your luck at the casino-style sociation are listed below. If a class by sitting in on a games. Each participant none of this looks fun, you short course. Rick Stamper, will receive chips to use on can always take your dad on assistant professor of me- the tables. Trade your chips a tour of the town (parents chanical engineering, will in to receive tickets for the have money, and college explain solid modeling and prize drawings at the end of students are poor). There rapid prototyping. the event. You must be pres- are many decent restaurants ent to win! Admission is free. in town if you are sick of eat- 11 to 11:30 a.m., East Kahn ing ARA, and don’t forget to Room, Hulman Union take your parents grocery Co-ops, Internships and Photo by Carmen DuVall / Rose Thorn An Evening of Entertainment shopping for you! Christian Sweeney posess with Dr. Hulbert’s full-size cutout. These the Employment Outlook: cutouts will be seen around campus for Dad’s Day this Saturday The Musical, “Lucky Stiff” Kevin Hewerdine, Director 8 p.m., Hatfi eld Hall Theater Parents’ Association Welcome November 8. of Career Services and Em- Rose Drama Club members 9:30 a.m., Lobby, Hulman ployer Relations, will provide Football Game Dad’s Day Dinner will perform this zany, offbeat Union an overview of services pro- Rose-Hulman vs. DePauw Uni- 5 p.m., Main Dining Room, and very funny murder mys- Jump start your day with cof- vided to students. versity 1:30 p.m., Phil Brown Hulman Union tery farce about an unassum- fee and fellowship while min- Field, Cook Stadium Families and students are in- ing English show salesman gling with Parents’ Association 11:40a.m. to 12:20 p.m., West The Engineers will face vited to enjoy a catered buffet, forced to take the corpse of members and other families. Kahn Room, Hulman Union Indiana rival DePauw Uni- sponsored by the Parents’ Asso- his recently murdered Atlan- Building A Robot With versity in a key conference ciation. The meal will include: tic City croupier uncle on a Bookstore Open for Gift Legos: Parent and student game. Parents of senior foot- •Italian beef sandwich weeklong vacation to Monte Buyers 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., teams will have 30 minutes ball players will be introduced •Barbecued pork sandwich Carlo. Should he succeed, First Floor, Hulman Union to construct a robot using before the game. Tickets •Whipped potatoes Harry Witherspoon stands to Rose-Hulman’s bookstore is Lego parts. Prizes will be are $5 for adults, $3 for chil- •Green Beans inherit $6 million. If not, the well-stocked with holiday gift awarded to the top teams. dren 3-12 years old, free for •Tossed salad money goes “to the dogs,” ideas for those parents want- children under 3 years old, •Fruit salad the Universal Dog Home of ing to make early purchases. Dad’s Day Lunch and free for RHIT students. •Dessert (Pies & Brownies) Brooklyn. The musical fea- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Din- •Beverages tures a 24-member cast. It Keepsake Family Photos ing Room, Hulman Union Field Goal Kicking Contest Cost is $9.30 per adult is directed by Bunny Nash. 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Main Lob- ARAMARK Dining Ser- Halftime of Football Game and Rose-Hulman stu- Tickets are $8 for all guests by, Hulman Union vices will be serving lunch Dads can get their kicks and dents, and $4.65 for children and free for all Rose-Hulman Parents will be able to take in the Vonderschmitt Dining show off their athletic skills by (11 years old and under). students, with their ID card. home a memento of this Room of the Hulman Union. participating in a fi eld goal Reservations required. Reservations Required, With special day -- a photograph Guests will be charged $4 kicking contest. Have your Rose Chorus Performing: Seating Being Reserved. (The with your son or daughter. per meal. Just pay at the student hold the ball while we The Rose-Hulman Chorus, play will also be performed on And, it’s all free! Stop by door. see how far Dad can kick the directed by Jeff Bounsall, Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. -- Call while taking a campus tour football. will perform several musi- 812-872-6080 for tickets.) or before lunch. cal selections during dinner.

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An entire class period every student at Rose has a liked that they could spend more but the department was un- about RHINO, it’s about what was required to hand out the laptop and access to the Internet time reading and responding interested. The restriction policies we want.” paper evaluation forms, give just about anywhere on campus, to comments, instead of having of access to faculty only was Whether it is a question of a great disappointment to policy or a question of pri- everyone time to bubble in the the administration decided that to summarize them. Professors Gray. “We created it for the vacy, the fact remains that the answers to the questions asked it would be a better use of time also seemed to think that the students to use, not just for campus is losing RHINO. Dr. and write comments explaining and resources to administer the comments were better thought- the faculty.” Louis Turcotte, VP for Instruc- them. Students designated as teacher evaluations online. The out and provided more insight, Over a year later, little tional, Administrative and evaluation liaisons had to pass online evaluations process was a function of the extra time progress has been made on Information Technology has out and collect the forms, so in the testing phase last year. students had to work on the the situation; as of this fall indicated that “RHINO will the professors would have no The testing process used 861 evaluations and the fact that Rose-Hulman had not begun cease to exist at some time in knowledge of who wrote what students in 59 different courses. they weren’t constrained by the to develop any sort of Infor- the future,” and that faculty comment. The paper forms then Modifi cations were made to size of a box on a sheet of paper. mation Privacy Policy or In- will have access to student formation Use Policy. But this information through admin- had to be delivered to the Dean of the system from feedback given Even the administration liked the week, meetings were called to istrative channels only. Faculty’s offi ce where they were by the test cases. Seventy-eight new system, because they got a processed, tabulated, and sent percent of the fi nal test group chance to read the comments on to the professors who were the reported that they preferred the in their original unedited form, The Rose Thorn regrets the education” in the Friday, subjects of the evaluations. The online version of the evaluation rather than as a series of general recent inaccuracies in the October 14 issue states “... all professors would then read each process to the paper version ideas summarized by the paper. “Co-ops give students schools require at least the the edge” printed in the Graduate Record Examination sheet, summarize the comments for reasons such as the fact professors. Friday, October 31 issue was (GRE).” This is not accurate. given to them, and interpret the that the comments were more The new Banner Web incorrectly attributed. The While most graduate schools feedback. The interpretations anonymous, since there was no registration process is a very actual author is Stuart Nash. may require the GRE some the professors wrote would then handwriting to identify them; useful tool. Students have Also, a section of the text on of the best (e.g. MIT) do not be sent to the Dean of Faculty for and students were allowed to much more fl exibility with their the front page was lost. For require it and do not even additional comment. complete the evaluations at evaluations, and the evaluations the complete story please look at the scores if you This was an extremely their leisure, rather than being seem to produce better results refer to our website: http:// choose to take it. Thank you ineffi cient system. The time and required to use a class period to than the paper ones. It is a useful www.rose-hulman.edu/thorn. to Dr. Mellor for pointing out effort expended by the faculty do so. step forward in the professor “Deciding to further your our error. and staff was not being put to The new system was also evaluation process. The Rose Thorn Edited by Bob Schulein 4 ENNTERTAINMENTTERTAINMENT Friday, November 7, 2003 Keeping up with the Joneses “Raiders” starts off in the jungles of South America in 1936. Jones The Guy is on an escapade to recover a with the golden idol from within a temple. This sequence contains the very movie famous scene of Indy running from the boulder. The shear adrenaline Camera of this scene sets the tone for the rest of the movie and series. Bob Schulein After the idol is taken from him by the Frenchman Belloq Co-Editor in Chief (Paul Freeman), Indy goes back His name is synonymous to teaching in the States, and is with adventure, his fedora-clad approached by government agents silhouette is recognized the world about retrieving the long lost Ark round, and the crack of his whip of the Covenant. The only person tells you the archeologist is here. who can help Indy is his old fl ame That’s right, he’s Indiana Jones and and daughter of his mentor, his complete adventures are fi nally Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). available on DVD! They meet up, travel around the “The Complete DVD Collection” world, fi ght with Nazis, and make devotes one disc to each movie cinematic history. of the trilogy and a fourth disc to For some reason, Lucas and bonus features. The easiest way Spielberg felt it necessary to re- to break up George Lucas and title this as “Indiana Jones and Steven Spielberg’s epic serial series the Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The Photo courtesy IMDB.com starring Harrison Ford as the purists are mad as hell, but it really In one of the most imitated scenes in cinema history, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) tries to sneak away titular character is by each movie, doesn’t bother me much. The only with a golden idol. What follows is the famous run from the bolder. The complete “Indiana Jones” trilogy so I’ll do that. place you have to see the new title is fi nally available in a 4-disc DVD set, and it was worth the wait! I grew up on old “Indiana is on the DVD cover and DVD Jones” VHS tapes dubbed from menu. The original title appears After an exhilarating escape young Indiana. He gets in some Bonus Features my uncle’s laserdisc copies. I in the credits of the movie. from the club, Indy, Willie, and trouble and we learn why he’s Before moving onto the bonus watched those tapes over and Short Round end up with a tribe afraid of snakes, see how he disc, I must say that I was really over again until there were as Temple of Doom in India that has its children got his whip, and see that he impressed with the restoration many cracks and pops from tape “Indiana Jones and the Temple mysteriously disappearing at has some serious father issues. job done with these movies. Much degradation as there were from of Doom” is my personal favorite night. They journey to Pankot Flash forward to 1938. Indy hype has been made about the Indy’s weapons. After hours in in the series, but probably the Palace where they experience fi nishes what he started in ’22, frame by frame restoration of the front of the TV, I’d escape to my worst in pure cinematic terms. chilled monkey brains, Thuggee and is then approached by video. The movies fi nally look the own land of adventure by acting “Doom” is easily the darkest entry assassins, and go to the heart of Walter Donovan (Julian Glover) way they were meant to: rustic, out archeological fantasies with in the series with its Kali cult, the temple of doom. about fi nding the Holy Grail. but clean. The audio fairs equally Lego sets. Laugh at me if you will, child-whipping villains, and heart- Mola Ram (Amrish Puri) is the It’s only after he fi nds out that well. Remixed in Dolby Digital but I know you did the exact same ripping sacrifi ces. This movie evil villain of the Kali cult and has his father (a wonderful Sean 5.1, the surround speakers get a thing! scared the heck out of me as a kid, been stealing children to mine Connery) is missing that Indy lot of attention during the action and I viewed it this time with fond the remaining Shankarah Stones accepts the challenge. sequences. Raiders of the Lost Ark memories. to give him ultimate power. Mola “Crusade” is a return to the The bonus disc may be a bit of a “Raiders of the Lost Ark” The fi lm starts out in “Club Ram is my favorite villain in the fun form of “Raiders.” The movie disappointment for some, because introduced the world to Indiana Obiwan” in 1935 where American series. He’s just so… evil! The is much lighter on hellacious there is simply so much out there Jones in 1981. The tale goes singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw whole atmosphere of the temple imagery and settles for the tried about this legendary series that that Lucas and Spielberg were – the future Mrs. Spielberg) sings is very scary. The last half hour or and true evil of the Nazis. This didn’t make the cut. What is here is hanging out on a beach in Hawaii, and Jones picks a fi ght. This so of the movie is one of the best isn’t such a bad thing, and this very fantastic, though! All the major waiting to hear about the opening whole introduction sequence all-out action sequences in movie movie is probably the most fun players are here in the humongous weekend box-offi ce take of “Star is very fun and introduces my history as well. Mine carts and out of the trilogy. All the players, documentary and deliver many Wars,” when the two came up with favorite character of the series: alligators? Can’t miss! both behind the camera and fascinating anectdotes about the idea of a rugged hero akin to Short Round (Ke Huy Kwan)! Short in front, are in top form in this the making of the series. The the ones populated in the serial Round is a hilarious son-fi gure for The Last Crusade outing, and deliver some great featurretes are a must see for any fl icks of the 50s and 60s. After Indy and the two banter back and “Indiana Jones and the Last thrills, even better characters, fan of the series of cinema. All some minor tweaking, Indiana forth with real chemistry. It’s just a Crusade” starts off in 1922 and an all around excellent in all, this is a collection no one Jones was born. shame this was his only movie. with River Phoenix playing a movie. should be without! Rare “Indy” Collectibles

Original Kenner Action Figures Although the Kenner action fi gures released in conjuction with “Raid- ers” in 1981 never reached the level of cultural phenomenon like their “Star Wars” counterparts, these fi gures are highly valuable in the action fi gure col- lectors’ circuit. Featuring a total of 9 fi gures in its The men of Lambda Chi Alpha 2-year run, “The Adventures of Indi- wish to thank the Rose-Hulman ana Jones” action fi gure series had community for its contribution two Belloqs, Toht, Marion, the German to our North American Food mechanic, and a few different Indys. A “Temple of Doom” series followed in Drive. With your help we the upcoming years. donated 4,120 pounds to the Lighthouse Mission of Terre “Temple of Doom” Soundtrack Haute. John Williams’ score for “Temple of “Fate of Atlantis” Doom” is considered by many, Co-Edi- tor included, to be the best of the series. Based on LucasArt’s great We would especially like to From the exciting opening music of “Any- SCUMM game engine, “Fate of thank the Rose-Hulman faculty thing Goes” to the creepy “The Temple of Atlantis” was an amazingly fun graphical adventure game of 1991. and staff and the ladies of Chi Doom,” this score represents some of the most fun and atmospheric music of the Unlike the current “Tomb Raider” - Omega and Delta Delta Delta trilogy. esque “Indy” games, “Atlantis” was for their support, as well as our There’s only one catch - the soundtrack all about the story and actually sponsor: has never been released in America. Jap- had fun gameplay. anese imports routinely go for over $100 Though it’s unclear if there will on Ebay. Hopefully with the tremendous be another “Indy” graphic adven- success of the trilogy DVDs and the im- ture, LucasArts is returning to their pending release of “Indy 4,” Lucasfi lm roots with next year’s “Sam & Max will get smart and release this beauty in Freelance Police.” Let’s hope Indy Thank you all and we hope for its home country. gets the same treatment! your help again next year. The Rose Thorn Edited by Jacob P. Silvia Friday, November 7, 2003 ENNTERTAINMENTTERTAINMENT 5 Vivan las “Revolutions” sible integer capable of be- Jacob P. Silvia ing displayed by the com- Entertainment Editor puter upon which I type) of This week marks a great the Smiths watching in the milestone in the saga that background. is “The Matrix.” This week It was fairly reminiscient marks the closure of the of the classic anime series, series. “Dragon Ball Z,” only this Like all good things, this battle scene had coherency, too has come to an end, and didn’t actually waste and many different people my time (yes, I greatly dis- have different opinions. like “Dragon Ball,” and its For example, Steve Mur- subsequent iterations, in ray, writing for “Access case you were wondering). Atlanta” did not think too If you want to see a highly of the movie. He special effects-intensive claims that “they [went] fi lm this year, but aren’t out with more a whimper one-hundred percent sure than a bang.” which one, you could ei- However, those not paid ther wait for December to to hate movies (attack, ad arrive, and go see “Lord hominem/hasty gener- of the Rings: Return of the alization), like myself (a King,” or simply go to the completely non-biased theater (theatre) now (I individual) thought higher mean NOW) and go see photo courtesy of imdb.com of the movie. Morpheus (Fishburne), Seraph (Chou), and Trinity (Moss) look tough in the attempts to reclaim Neo “The Matrix Revolutions,” I myself have seen all (Reeves). if you can get over all that three “Matrix” movies preachy Buddhistic pro- (Or would they be “Ma- downloads. I might add. the previous movie (Neo paganda that gets shoved trices”?), and have the I won’t tell you any of this, One way this movie ex- versus a metric aston down your throat (sar- following to say: I like because it is not true. celled over its predecessors of Smiths) to a different casm). “Revolutions” better than I will start by telling exists in the climactic end level, which is Neo versus Karma Chameleon, you “Reloaded,” and liked the you this: the movie, being battle scene. This crucial one Smith, with the rest come and go, indeed. initial “Matrix” (it needs a fi lmed back to back with scene takes the concept of (roughly the largest pos- subtitle, you know?) more “Reloaded,” picks up where than “Revolutions.” the last one left off. Neo is I am currently very comatose after learning he pleased with the work of can stop the machines with the Brothers Wachowski. his mind. I mean, short of making His bunkmate in the sick three spectacular, ground- bay is none other than breaking, paradigm-shift- Smith in the fl esh, or Bane ing, reality-questioning (Ian Bliss), for those who fi lms, they too put all three actually care about the in alphabetical order, to deeper meanings of the the relief of the obsessive- characters’ names (Did compulsive everywhere. I mention that “ander” Why did I think so favor- means “man,” thus mak- ably of this third install- ing Mr. Anderson “Son ment? of Man,” a term used to Well, I could go on about reference Jesus in the New the inner workings of Kar- Testament, and that Neo Thoughts of fi nals got ma, and fate, and destiny, means new, thus making and other words, or make him sort of the “new Jesus.” a witty (or not) joke. Of course, his fi rst name I won’t start by telling you is Thomas, like Doubting you down? Why not that it ends quite nicely Thomas [called Didymus], as Neo travels into the implying he doubted his past with Alex Winter via own stature as the Christo- a mysterious replica of a phanic fi gure represented order a fresh pizza to lift telephone booth, in hopes in this series). of destroying the robots at Hilarity ensues as Bane their source, only to tangle starts sounding like Smith with the Grim Reaper in an while holding cheery, yet epic battle of one shade of enigmatic discourse with yourself back up? grey versus another, featur- assorted crewmembers of ing pyrotechnics, bullet- the remains of three ships. time and an early model of I thought this could only Smith. I won’t tell you that successfully be pulled off Neo and Smith wage an by the comedic genius epic battle over a pit of lava, of late-night comedians into which Smith is hurled, featured on cable chan- Extra Large 1234 WABASH AVE. 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Customer pays all applicable 232-PAPA ing locations. Customer pays all applicable salex tax. Additional toppings extra. salex tax. Additional toppings extra. The Rose Thorn Edited by Brandon Hathaway 6 OPPINIONSINIONS Friday, November 7, 2003 By the breadth of a hair The fi rst thing the person who will hairdresser jokes to herself. Part of my hair woes I tell be removing large bits of my hair Usually I see barbers or stylists developed when I was invariably asks is, “How short do or whatever they are really called very young, and learned you we want it today?” And, invariably, carrying on conversations and what a cowlick was in I look up, confused and scared, laughing with the people sitting school. It turned out I what to trying to think of something to say. in their crazy chairs, but I always had like 15 of them. That An inch? An inch and a half? Is that sit in silence during my hair was a little traumatizing, think!!! ludicrously long? Or short? cuts. It is probably because she because it meant that I think it is a little funny how I can is afraid that I will not be able to my hair could never look Brandon Hathaway easily solve a kinematics problem handle a conversation and sit still good. using inches and what not, yet I simultaneously, since I cannot Once in high Opinions Editor have no concept of using that very remember how I like my hair cut. school history class, I had to get my hair cut this week. same measure in application to my After 19 years. the instructor was I hate getting my hair cut. It is not hair. It makes me feel like an idiot Once the hair cut is fi nished, describing the different photo by Steve Pierce that I do not like the process or the savant. Well, maybe just idiot. I have to decide on the spot if it races and sub-races that was used to wearing it. When I went result; I just never know what to tell After the 30 seconds of silence is satisfactory. I break out into a there are. He immediately pointed home, every single person I saw the hair cutter. has passed, she nerv ous to my hair as a perfect example of said exactly the same thing: “Wow I say “hair cutter” instead of offers to just cut it A lot of people, many sweat, trying wavy, Celtic hair. it looks good! I like this better than barber because at home, I go to a with an “8” and go to decide So, if I am ever in a Northern before.” barber, but here, I go to a salon. from there. I think of whom claim to be if the front Ireland pub and English So, all of these people, many Barbers are tricky, because they to myself, “8 what?” my family, had been looks ok with commandoes raid it in an effort to of whom claim to be my family, seem like dingy places, unless it is but say, “Ok,” the sides. clear out the IRA terrorists that are had been letting me wear my hair your personal barber shop. Then because I do not letting me wear my Not sure, I in there too, they will see me and stupidly for 18 years. I think they the dinginess makes it seem homey. want to reveal that ask, “Maybe my Celtic hair and immediately were getting back at me for beating When I enter a salon, especially I do not know what hair stupidly for 18 a 7 on the assume the worst. I do not vacation them in Trivial Pursuit. I hope that a a new one, I feel like a child trying that means. years. s i d es?” in Belfast often. game never comes down to the last to retrieve a lost set of jacks from She then goes h oping, Another development took question being “Which is a closer a whale’s blowhole: it is a little about her business, praying that place my freshman year, when, as cut in hair clippers: 7 or 8?” My awkward. And not so comfortable cutting hair and humming or she will not answer with, “A 7 is a member of the Air Force ROTC, I mom would never let me live that for the whale, either. something. Possibly making longer, you idiot.” had to get my hair cut shorter than I down. Straight Girl for the Great Guy Limitations on lefties not right By Angela Bratrud need you to confi rm our condition with Girls taking the lead The State Hornet illegitimate statistics that you heard (California State U.-Sacramento) from your fi rst grade teacher, who told Abby Rebhorn 11/06/2003 you all about the strange talents we Staff Writer possess. This week I realized I was born with Lefties don’t like it when you question A few decades ago, when our parents started dating, it a disease that most people don’t see as us when we look confused, either. Most was customary for the guy to be “gentlemanly” and ask deadly. It’s called left-handedness, and likely, we’re planning how we can best the girl out on the fi rst date, to propose engagement, one out of 10 people has it. The doctors accommodate right-handers. We plan and so on. But in this day and age I am excited to see say not to worry, but I don’t want to take where to sit at the dinner table so our a signifi cant increase in the number of girls taking the any chances if my life is at stake. elbows don’t bump and cause your fork initiative and acting on those fi rst few sparks. No longer Studies have shown that lefties die to stab you in the face. is it considered too brazen to ask a guy for his number at a younger age and are more prone to Finding sporting equipment for or to invite him to a night of take-out Chinese food accidents. Perhaps these statistics have lefties at reasonable prices is like going and classic movies. From the fi rst “Sadie Hawkins” something to do with right-handed hunting without a dog or gun. That’s dances to the large number of high-profi le females in people conducting the tests. Of course because shooting a rifl e with the left society today, modern women are taking more chances they would alter the information -- it’s in hand will take half your face off. And and being more upfront with all aspects of their lives. their favor to tell us we aren’t as worthy. dogs, well, they are right hand men. Whether they are aiming for leadership positions in Lefties have to learn early that they It’s a shame that lefties must conform male-dominated workforces or taking a more prevalent need to develop skills to function in the right way, as we rarely have a choice role in their relationships, I am proud to say that I am a world designed for right-handed but to use something designed for right- very enthusiastic about this “role-reversal” trend. people. Language sets the stage for handers. Even more specifi cally, women here at Rose leeslair.tripod.com discrimination against lefties. No Items like camcorders, computer seem very able to make serious decisions and one wants to hear a “left-handed keyboards and mice, bicycle gears, put themselves on the line. We are not afraid to Not every guy I meet has to be a potential relationship compliment.” golf clubs, cameras and most take leadership positions in group projects or to candidate, and so the release of that opposite-gender The English word “sin” comes from musical instruments are designed compete with guys for job interviews. Not that we tension allows for some of the best friendships to the Latin “sinistra,” a reference to the for right-handed people. It requires are out there to destroy you guys, don’t worry, but develop. The people I enjoy hanging out with the most left side. The French word “gauche,” a tremendous amount of patience, we’ve realized that we have an opportunity and a are those which challenge me mentally and socially, and like “sinistra” also translates to left. planning and wealth for a left-handed responsibility to show everyone what In English, “gauche” means socially person to live in a planet of non-left we can accomplish. Going against the Spending time awkward or clumsy. There has been a conformity. Perhaps calling political stereotypes of previous generations, conspiracy against left-handers for ages liberals left-wing is our only true women no longer consider themselves with such excel- and it continues today. compliment. the housekeeper and cook for the Moving from language barriers into Also, some of the most creative family. lent people is a the college classroom, left-handed geniuses are lefties. Look at Ludwig Van We express interest and aptitude luxury I’ve never awkwardness becomes more obvious. Beethoven, Albert Einstein, Leonardo in all academic areas, including math We never get a good seat in a lecture hall Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Benjamin and science, which females historically enjoyed before. because there are few desks made for Franklin and Isaac Newton. Jimi were not encouraged to pursue. We are left-handed people. You’ll fi nd two left- Hendrix even fi gured out how to string putting ourselves in positions of power handed desks among 30, if you’re lucky. a Stratocaster upside-down. as professional sports players and high-end managers, of people here at Rose. I give props to any lefty who can These men are only a handful of and we are much more willing to share the fi scal Out of respect for your friends and fellow classmates, write without smearing ink all over the world’s left-handed geniuses, and responsibilities of the household. I encourage girls to keep taking chances in all aspects the page or his or her hand. Writing many more are coming out. Lefties Personally, I think this is an awesome development of their lives. Perhaps you’ll learn something new, legibly in a three-ring binder is even have proven their brilliance throughout in our society, and women today have a lot of insight perhaps you’ll rethink a personal constitution, or more impossible. It gets worse when us history and have many right-handed and diversity to add to a previously male-governed perhaps you’ll just enjoy a good laugh. We’ve earned lefties are constantly reminded of our people running scared. I think they culture. As a female student at Rose, I’ve noticed several these positions of equal power and respect: be sure to terminal condition. The last thing we have fear that we might take over the things about the guys here, the coolest of which is what return the favor next time you’re privileged enough to need is sympathy from a right-handed planet. After all, there is a lefty born superb friends they turn out to be. see the world through someone else’s eyes. person. We know we’re weird. We don’t every minute. The Rose Thorn Co-Editors-in-Chief: Entertainment Editor: Staff Writers: Photographer: CM 5037 Luke Stark Jacob P. Silvia Odessa Goedert Carmen DuVall RHIT Bob Schulein Adrian Throop 5500 Wabash Ave. Laura Krause Sports Editor: Advisor: Terre Haute, IN 47803 Abby Rebhorn Josh Annin Dr. Richard House E-mail: thorn@rose- News Editor: Trevor Claffey hulman.edu Nicole Hartkemeyer Emily Mitchell The Rose Thorn is printed Flipside: Kevin Spontak Fridays during the standard Phone:(812)877-8255 Assistant News Editor: Gregory Weir Stuart Nash Fax: (812)877-8166 Lissa Avery Steve Hoelle Courtland Caldwell Rose-Hulman quarters. 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MEN’S SOCCER (7-6-1, 0-3-1 SCAC) WOMEN’S SOCCER (11-2-1, 3-1 SCAC) Last week: Southwestern 1, Rose-Hulman 0 – Both Last week: offenses had trouble making any progress in Rose-Hulman 2, Southwestern 2 (2OT) – After the tough battle Friday. Rose-Hulman was led fi nding themselves down by two goals in the fi rst half, the Fightin’ Engineers fought back to earn by David McIlwaine (Indianapolis/Pike) with the tie Friday. Rose-Hulman didn’t score until the four shots and Chris Banner (Pittsburgh, Pa./ 80th minute, when sophomore Bernadette Brown- North Hills) with three. Al Ruth (Indianapolis/ Clerk (Broomfi eld, Colo.) pushed in a cross from Ben Davis) made three saves in goal, but Kathleen Stynes (Okemos, Mich.). With two minutes Charlie Stern managed to score in the second left on the clock, Rochelle Mindala (North Royalton, half for the Southwestern win. Ohio) rocketed home a pass from Melissa Minnich Trinity 5, Rose-Hulman 0 – Trinity remains (Cranberry, Pa./Seneca Valley) to keep the game alive. undefeated after the weekend’s contests, Freshman goaltender Gina Cozad (Wichita Kan./ shutting out the Engineers Sunday. They Maize) recorded eight saves in the complete game. scored three goals in the fi rst half, from three Trinity 3, Rose-Hulman 1 – Trinity, ranked top in different shooters. Rose-Hulman’s offense was NCAA Div. III coming in to the weekend, was able led by Louis Pettengill (Asuncion, Paraguay) to pull out the victory Sunday, but not after a tough effort from the Engineer women. They held the who managed two shots on goal. Ruth made a game scoreless through the fi rst half, but the Tigers career high eight saves on the afternoon. scattered the second half with three goals. Jessica Farmer (Brownsburg) put Rose-Hulman on the board with her school-record 20th goal this season. The goal This week: was made possible by a drive up the left side and a Rose-Hulman vs. DePauw University (10- pass from Minnich, her second assist this season. 6-1, 4-4) – Sat., Nov. 8, 2 p.m. at Boswell Field (Greencastle) This week: Rose-Hulman vs. DePauw University (12-4, 8-0) – Sat., Nov. 8, Noon, at Boswell Field (Greencastle) Photo Courtesy Rose-Hulman VOLLEYBALL (11-12, 4-5 SCAC) Senior Al Ruth tied a career high eight saves against Trinity and helped the Engineers record a season-high 10 saves. CROSS COUNTRY Last Week: Earlham 3, Rose-Hulman 1 – The Engineers Last Week: suffered a close loss to Earlham Friday, 24-30, 34- RIFLE Men 6th of 10, Women 8th of 9 in SCAC Championships 32, 30-21, 30-25. The team was led by freshman – The men had their best fi nish ever in the conference, Jennifer Scott (Indianapolis/Ben Davis) with 10 Last Year: tying Southwestern for sixth Saturday. The Engineers kills, Lindsey Kerbel (Billings, Mont./Senior) with Rose-Hulman 5779, Purdue 5463, Illinois State 3669, were led by Charles Williams (Bloomington) who 33 assists, and Laura Telezyn (Terre Haute/South Purdue ROTC 2994—The Rifl e team defeated Purdue placed 26th in a time of 27:55. Coming in next for Vigo) with 11 digs. and Illinois State with ease Saturday at Purdue. Leading Rose-Hulman were Michael Brandell (Haslett, Mich.), Rose-Hulman Goes 2-1 at Ohio Wesleyan the Engineers was junior Dan Cloutier (Roseville, Minn.), 31st overall in 28:12 and Leonard (Dexter, Mich.) with scores of 1117 and 379. His brother, freshman Dave Quad – With wins over Case Western and Ohio th Cloutier (Roseville, Minn.), came in second with 1088 running the 8k course in 28:24 for 34 place. Wesleyan (24, 16, 24; 18, 26, 25) and a four game th and 364. The Women’s team placed 8 again this year. loss to Denison (30-20, 26-30, 30-27, 30-27), The top runner was Junior Larissa Oaks (Fort the Engineers fi nish with a split record for the This Week: Collins, Colo.), who fi nished the 5k race in 21:44, nd weekend. Highlights for Rose-Hulman in the Rose-Hulman at Walsh Invitational – Sat. Nov. 8, 2 p.m. for a 42 place overall. Freshman Amanda Hecker invitational were: Jesica Petretti (Medina, Ohio/ at Walsh Memorial Range, Xavier University (Cincinnati, (Georgetown, Ind.) came home just behind Oaks in Highland) with 18 kills over Denison and 16 Ohio) 43rd in a time of 21:49. over Case Western, four service aces against Ohio Wesleyan; Lindsey Lenker (Mt. Vernon, Ill.) with 14 kills over Denison and three aces in the Case Western HONORS match; and Scott with 11 kills and 12 digs over Ohio Wesleyan and three aces against Denison. Kerbel M. Soccer: tallied 111 assists in the three games and added six Al Ruth tied a career high eight saves against Trinity, and adding numerous plays to break up crosses or corner kicks. He helped the team record a season-high 10 saves that game. blocks vs. Denison. W. Soccer: Jessica Farmer and Jessica Gross were both named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team for the season’s efforts. This Week: Rose-Hulman at SCAC Cross-Divisional No. 2 Volleyball: – Nov. 7-9, hosted by Centre College at Alumni Lindsey Kerbel recorded a rare triple-double in the match over Denison last Saturday. She had 13 kills, 10 digs, and 46 Gymnasium / Bowman Gymnasium (Danville, assists, adding a .385 hitting percentage (comparable to .385 in baseball) in the fi rst triple double in school history. Ky.). Opponents Rhodes (20-13, 8-5), 11 a.m. Fri.; Hendrix (10-21, 3-10), 3 p.m.; Millsaps (7-18, 4- Rifl e: Dan and Dave Cloutier not only lead the team over Purdue and Illinois State, but both scored more points than the four- 9) 10 a.m. Sat.; Southwestern (27-5, 11-2), 4 p.m.; man Purdue ROTC team. and Trinity (27-4, 13-0), 11 a.m. Sun.

Indiana State University Upcoming athletic events Tonight, November 7, 2003 Graduate Student Association’s -Volleyball at SCAC Cross Divisional No. 2 (Centre) Tomorrow, November 8, 2003 -Volleyball at SCAC Cross Divisional No. 2 (Centre) -Women’s Soccer at DePauw University, Noon 1st Annual Graduate School Day -Football vs. DePauw University, 1:30 p.m. -Rifl e Team at Walsh Invitational (Xavier), 2 p.m. -Men’s Soccer at DePauw University, 2 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, 2003 Sunday, November 2, 2003 Hulman-Memorial Student Union -Volleyball at SCAC Cross Divisional No. 2 (Centre) Saturday, November 15, 2003 -Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Regional (HMSU) in DeDe II 9:00am - 1:00pm (Hanover), 11 a.m. -Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Regional (Hanover), 11 a.m. Free Food and Door Prizes! -SWIM vs. Lindenwood University, 1 p.m. -Football at Centre College, 1:30 p.m.

Come see if Graduate School is for YOU! (Games in bold denote home games) Volume 39, Issue 8 The exhaustion pervades my soul Friday, November 7, 2003

Top Ten Ways to Flunk Your Final 10. Forget to wear your lucky underpants. 9. Respond to essay questions in code. 8. Only staple $17 to the back of the test. 7. Spend one hour on the test, three decorating your name. 6. Cheat off of Hertz. 5. Show up late, complain about the traffi c in the quadrangle. 4. Anger the gods by a show of audacious hubris. 3. Study with “friends” the night before. All night long, baby. 2. Use the Learning Center packets. 1. You could always try studying. Oh, wait. Never mind.

Wacky Prof Quotes

“Don’t go up and over the truss unless you’re looking for infl uence lines due to monkeys.” --Prof. Hanson, on problem-solving Sinister shadows on the Smokestack reveal a climactic battle between “Anything developed from other than dead white guys is rival factions of roofers, pitting burly brawn against wiry speed atop called exotic.” the looming Citadel of Moench. Photo by Prof. Chenoweth. --Prof. Turner, on diversity in the humanities Herbig’s Pun of the Week “We’ll digress. I love to digress.” There was a young man from Bright --Prof. Bremmer, staying on topic Who traveled faster than light. He went out one day “Yeah, the faun is out playing with nymphos, which today In a relative way, are called cheerleaders.” What’s this? News? On And came back the previous night. --Prof. Turner, on high culture the Flipside? Yes! In keep- ing with our tradition of “I really want to hit you right now.” encouraging the practice --Prof. Williams, to a pissant student of all vices, no matter how vile, we would like “You can’t get it up?” to inform all of you of the --Prof. Gibson, discussing diffi culties upcoming Rose-Hulman Las Vegas Nite! Presented “If I’m in the Thorn, you all fail.” by the Student Activities --Prof. Gibson, ensuring his publication Board, the event presents gambling, carousing, and “How my wife survived physics jokes during courting, I all-around rabble rousing, have no idea.” with poker, black jack, rou- --Prof. Moloney, after another lame physics joke lette, and more! There are more than $1000 of prizes “It’s an incredible radio station!” up for grabs! Anyone is --Prof. Ditteon, comparing the Monkey to... neutron welcome at 8:00 at the stars? SRC fi eldhouse on Nov. 8, this Saturday. Much better Send your prof quotes or other humor material to than Lou Bega night. Be fl [email protected]. there or be a rectangular thing! This Week in History The Tacoma Narrows bridge collapses. To this day, mere mention of the event causes CEs to wince. Try it. Tacoma Narrows. Tacoooohma Narrrrrows.

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