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Volume 38 - Issue 03 - Friday, September 27, 2002

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ENTERTAINMENT “Feathers” doesn’t fly RHINO: Is it

Page 4 & 5 coming back?

SPORTS Wesley Kalata ning of the year. Turcotte con- rogue websites firmed this, stating, “A week or two such as Evil News Editor Volleyball team wins before the start of the school year, RHASP, which we turned it off completely, in turn were SCAC opener RHINO, known to many as “the directory with pictures,” was a use- because we wanted to make sure inspired by the ful resource for many students and that we could legally post [student] RHASP soft- Page 7 faculty on campus. However, stu- information via RHINO.” ware designed dent access was discontinued at the According to Turcotte, faculty for faculty. The beginning of the school year. This member access was added after it original plan FLIPSIDE was done because of Family Edu- was determined student informa- for RHINO cational Rights Privacy Act tion was essential for their job. It was that con- Once again we attempt was also determined departmental tinued develop- (FERPA) laws. cult to put name with a face. to amuse the masses. “The FERPA laws allowed us to secretaries could have access. ment would be supported by the A poll of sixty students shows registrar’s office, but over the sum- Head of Banner development give access to the faculty for stu- Sonny Kirtley said, “It should be up Page 8 dent information,” said Louis Tur- that many want RHINO back. Only mer they decided that they no a few students use it occasionally or longer wanted that responsibly. in about a week. However, only cotte, head of IAIT. “The original student information is available and delay for giving access to students not at all, but still think it would be “Personally, I am surprised it is WEATHER WATCH a great resource. “I use it because such a big issue as most colleges you have to have an active account was that we had to interpret the with Kerberos to access it.” FERPA laws governing how stu- I’m not good with names,” said an have student directories and all stu- FRIDAY anonymous student. dents need is an opt-out if they Students who would not like to dent photographs were used as pub- have their information publicized Cloudy /Hi 74-Lo 56 lic information, so that we did not According to Logan Bowers, chose to have their information pri- RHINO was started last year by vate,” stated Bowers. on RHINO can go to the Regis- SATURDAY put ourselves in a legal bind.” trar’s Office and fill out a request One rumor circulating around Jarrod Gray and Charles Clancy Many of the other students sur- Showers / Hi 74-Lo 50 form to prohibit the release of infor- campus was that the faculty did not and they technically still own the veyed said they miss RHINO Information courtesy The Weather Channel mation. even have access to it at the begin- code. RHINO was inspired by because now it is much more diffi- BSB builders work on Rose House board has been applied to the Briar Colwell frame of the house. Thanks to Staff Writer everyone in BSB who contrib- The residents of BSB contin- uted to this wonderful project. ued work on the Rose House on This week a combination of Sept. 21. They arrived at the Habitat for Humanity, Circle K, house with two of the outer and Theta Xi members will add walls already standing. Their their contributions. We hope to goal was to frame and erect see more particle-board hung most of the remaining walls in and the beginning of the roof. preparation for the roof. The Rose students and faculty can BSB builders were up to the task help with the Rose House in and were able to keep the Rose other ways than working on Sat- House on schedule with their urdays. Next week, tee shirts eight hours of work. All the nec- will be on sale to help raise essary walls were framed and money for moving the house to Photo courtesy Habitat House its permanent location - so be on Rose-Hulman Habitat steadily nears compeletion through continual student volunteers. placed into position. Along with completing walls, particle- the lookout. Fine Arts off to a fine start The performance on Sun- comedy and along with a formed in colleges, theaters, Chris Scribner day evening featured two healthy dose of historical and symphony orchestras Staff Writer short silent films from 1916 background gave Rose stu- throughout the world. and 1917, “The Pawnshop” dents and the community an To be featured later in the What do comedians, and “The Cure.” After each entertaining evening. Kamin Fine Arts Series are the swing orchestras, violinists, of the films, Kamin led a touched on America’s love Buselli-Wallarab Swing and singing engineers have discussion about the use of affair with Charlie Chaplin Orchestra (10/8/2002), the in common? They’re all part different types of comedy, and why that love affair Guizmo Guys (12/14/ of the 2002-2003 Fine Arts more specifically visual soured during the McCar- 2002), Ames Piano Quartet Series here at Rose Hulman. puns. thy red scares in the 1950’s. (1/18/2003), the Indiana The series’ first event took “It was interesting to see The performance on Mon- University Broadway Caba- place early this week with humor from a different era; day evening featured more ret (2/3/2003), Violinist visual comedian Dan physical comedy can span of Kamin’s own routines, Corey Cerovsek (2/5/2003), Kamin. generations,” stated Cassan- which are heavily based on Engineers in Concert (2/8/ Kamin’s first performance dra Mateo, senior computer Chaplin’s own form of 2003), and the Indiana Uni- featured an analysis of why engineering major. physical comedy. versity Baroque Orchestra Charlie Chaplin’s comic Politics also were an Kamin has contributed to (4/12/2003). routines still hold power of important theme in Chap- the comedic aspects of sev- The Buselli-Wallarab audiences and retain their lin’s work. One of the films eral recent films including Swing Orchestra is the last humor over time. Kamin, shown on Sunday was based “Chaplin,” “Benny and scheduled event to be held Photo courtesy Dan Kamin both a Chaplin fan and his- on an anti-prohibition Joon,” and “Mars Attacks!” in Moench Auditorium. The torian, believes Chaplin to theme, which was a hot He has toured his one man remainder of the series is Physicsl comedian Dan Kamin made a visit be one of the greatest visual topic at the time. act in both the United States scheduled to be in the new to campus earlier this week as the kick off for comedians of all time. This mixture of physical and England and has per- Hatfield Hall auditorium. the Fine Arts Series. The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday, September 27, 2002

27 28 -- moe. - Egyptian - - Bone Thugs N COMMUNITY Room - IND Harmony - House of - BB King/Kenny Blues - CHI Wayne Shepherd - Savvis Center - STL - Student Rick - The CALENDAR Galaxy - STL - Pink NORMAL

29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Lotus Festival - - Public Enemy - - Stone Temple Pilots Most Precious Blood/ Local H - Double Door - - Filter - Metro - BLMX-Fest feat. House of Blues - CHI - Riviera Theatre - Blood for Blood - CHI CHI Stone Temple Pilots/ Super Furry Animals - CHI Rehearsal Studios - Garrison Starr - Elbo Chevelle - Verizon Birdy's - IND Impotent Sea Snakes - IND Room - CHI Cursive - Fireside Bowl Wireless Larry Garner - Slip- The Patio - IND Dismemberment Plan/ - CHI Bud Light LRS Fest pery Noodle - IND Isis/Dalek/Oxes - Hi- Oxes - Headliners - Low/Mark Eitzel - The feat. TRUSTcom- Filter/The Buzzhorn - Pointe - STL LOU Abbey Pub - CHI pany/Flaw - Water- Pierre's - FTW Low/Mark Eitzel - front The Abbey Pub - CHI 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 - Cher - United Cen- Reel Big Fish - Jars of Clay - Rivi- Reel Big Fish - ter -CHI House of Blues - era Theatre -CHI House of Blues -CHI CHI Timo Maas - Crobar the Nightclub -CHI

The Board Of Directors of the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center Extends a special thanks to the men of Alpha Tau Omega

For their help with our Barn Party Fund Raiser Set-up, parking, serving, and cleanup for 900 guests.

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Weekend Box Office Summary This Week’s Releases: Title This Weekend 1 Barbershop 12.8m Sweet Home Alabama 2 The Banger Sisters 10.0m 3 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 9.7m Moonlight Mile 4 Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever 7.0m 5 The Four Feathers 6.8m The Tuxedo Feathers too light for epic, too frayed for fun

Bob Schulein Brits fight against the Mahdi in the desert, Harry joins their Entertainment Editor ranks as a spy with the help of Abou (Djimon Hounsou), a The Four Feathers fierce native. Rated PG-13 Jack goes back to England, falls in love with Ethne, and re- 1.5/4 turns to fight more. Harry fights on his own with the Mahdi, and Starring Heath Ledger, Wes goes through various encounters Bentley, and Kate Hudson with his old friends. A love triangle forms, and every character struggles in some way because The Four Feathers is not a of the war. good movie. It is clichéd, long, I couldn’t connect with any of and lacks any great thrills. the characters. The exposition Writer/director Shekhar Kapur of the movie set up locations, basically stole the plot of last and didn’t give characters moti- year's bloated epic, “Pearl Har- vation. Jack longingly looks at bor” and transposed it to Europe. Ethne as she dances with Harry, While moments of the movie answering any question of what shine through, the characters are will happen between them. Im- too shallow to establish emo- mediately after being sent to tional interest and the uneven war, the characters start suffer- pacing makes it hard to stay en- ing. Then they don’t stop suffer- tertained. ing until the credits roll. This Harry (Heath Ledger) and might have been fine had I actu- Harry (Heath Ledger) charges into battle to restore his honor in “The Four Feathers,” http://www.imdb.com Jack (Wes Bentley) are best ally cared about them to start playing now at Honey Creek 8. friends serving in the Queen's with, but since nothing had been army in 1870’s era England. set up, I just felt bored and dis- screen on fire. ed on screen. The movie jumps would play out. Unfortunately, Harry is engaged to Ethne (Kate gusted. Slow motion effects were used around so much that you need to it was followed by sloppy edit- Hudson), and is ready to settle Despite the bad characters, the so much in this movie to height- think about what's going on ing and too many slow motion down. Fate is not on his side and acting was mostly good. Had I en the drama that they gave constantly. If the movie were emotional deaths. The special the Brits are called to Sudan to cared about the character, Led- away the lack of any real com- given an extra hour to connect effects were good, and the desert help stop the Mahdi rebellion. ger would have sold it through pelling material. The music the dots, maybe it would have looked really good. Harry doesn't want to fight in a the rest of the movie. Djimon didn’t help, with a stereotypical been more enjoyable. It Save yourself the time and war he doesn't believe in, so he did a great job with his limited gut-wrenching theme playing wouldn't have helped the clichéd money. If you want a mindless resigns, and leaves the army. role as Abou. His screen pres- every time a character was in storyline, but it would have at action movie, try something like His friends and Ethne think ence is very good and I hope he pain. It was all too over done. least made it comprehensible. “XXX.” Sure, it’s stupid, but at this is a thing only a coward can get a leading role someday The editing also makes the There were a few good points, least it will show you a good would do and give him four soon. Wes Bentley did a pretty movie feel longer than it really though. Some of the cinematog- time. Otherwise, if you’re in a feathers. Harry feels shamed good job as the best friend but is. With so much drama being raphy hit dead on. A wide angle mood for a god desert epic, and goes to Sudan on his own to given that his role was so cli- shoved down your throat at ev- shot near the beginning of a bat- watch “Lawrence of Arabia,” or regain his honor. While the chéd, he didn’t exactly set the ery turn, you are still digesting tle showed a great scope and got “Spartacus.” Just don’t settle the last bit when more is present- me excited to see how the battle for this mess in between. Study break DVD of the week The Rose Thorn’s weekly column of classic and modern films you should check out on DVD.

Rope language tracks in Latin, or fea- All throughout the dinner par- characters, and has interesting ture-length commentary by ty, it seems as though someone shots involving background, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock), but did provide will discover the ruse of Brandon foreground, props and actors. My Hitchcock some insight into the making of and Phillip. Hitchcock, being the favorite shot involves a rope, a this film, thanks to Rope Un- master of suspense, uses these drawer, and a kitchen door. Available on: leashed, a documentary contain- scenarios to further animate the Secondly, this movie displays Universal DVD ing interviews with several key tension hanging in the room. wonderful dialogues and amaz- people in this movie ranging Brandon represents the calm fac- ing character interaction. James Starring James from actors to screenwriters to tor, whereas Phillip is far from Stewart has a soliloquy at the end Stewart, John Hitchcock’s own daughter. calm, almost giving away the ar- which some describe as the pin- The movie, based on the tifice several times. nacle of his performances. The Dall, and Farley Patrick Hamilton play “Rope’s Why do so many people love characters, seeming the same Granger. End,” tells the story of two this movie? I really cannot say outwardly, change vastly in the friends, Brandon Shaw and Phil- for sure for everyone, being I am duration of the film. Special Features: lip Morgan (John Dall and Farley not everyone. I can tell you why Brandon goes from an amused “Rope Unleashed,” Granger respectively), who mur- I like it so. Firstly, this movie is first-time killer to criminal mas- a documentary Jacob P. Silvia der an acquaintance, David (the shot to look like one continuous termind, Phillip goes from unen- about the making Staff Writer last movie role held by Dick take (as in, the movie goes all of thusiastic accomplice to one who of the film. AMC has always been my fa- Hogan), place his body in a its 80 some minutes without any wants to confess his crime and chest, then later host a dinner cuts to other scenes). Of course, quite possibly the crimes of oth- vorite channel on television. In party using the same chest as the cameras could only hold 8 ers, since the tension is killing What’s missing: No fact, it is the only television that information about I really watch. Every time I do food table. This is all done pure- minute reels of film at the time, him (it’s a pun, laugh). ly for the fact of amusement. so every 8 minutes (give or take), All in all, this is said by many the original play. watch it, I come across a marvel- The guests include David’s fa- the camera zooms onto a dark (including myself) to be Hitch- ous gem of a movie. One such time I saw “Rope.” ther and aunt (his mother’s sis- surface (the back of a jacket or cock’s best work. It doesn’t have Why this is ter), his fiancée Janet (Phillip’s some dark prop) so the cut can be any special effects, so there is I loved this movie so much that timely: Many of ex-girlfriend), a mutual acquain- made, and the film reel replen- nothing to distract one from what Hitch’s classics I simply had to have it on DVD, and when I did, I was not disap- tance of Brandon, Phillip and ished. is really going on with the char- have been restored David--Kenneth, and the great The single shot look is done acters. It’s simple, yet altogether pointed. The DVD did not have on DVD lately, mentor of the boys, Rupert, due to the play-nature of the complex. Surely “Rope” will any phenomenal perks (such as with more to come. played by James Stewart. movie. The camera follows the keep you affixed to your seat The Rose Thorn Friday, September 27, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 Take a look at some popular games at Rose

Warcraft III Battles are intense and strategies run deep battle.net to play anyone across the world. in the most beautiful real time strategy game It’s even fun when you get your ass kicked. to ever grace a PC’s screen. It will even run WCIII sets itself apart from other strategy on a Junior’s laptop. games by shifting the focus to a smaller The single player campaign is fun, and the scale, hero-driven gameplay. Your hero cutscenes look really amazing. But to fully gains levels and new abilities by attacking appreciate the game, take a dive into the other players and creatures scattered about complex multi-player world of WCIII. You the maps. Give the game a try and see what can play against your roommate or log onto all the fuss is about!

Super Mario Madden 2003 Bros. Madden 2003 is the latest installment in plete accuracy in their football game. the longest running football franchise in You play against the computer in single Who says just because we go to a gaming history. Available for practically player mode, and can compete in complete technical school we have to play all any system, choose any one of them and be seasons. Multiplayer action is really fun, these new, high tech games? Some- ready for an intense football experience. especially when a multitap is plugged into times, when studying for calc just This game is a basic football game with a console and you have all your friends isn’t any more fun, it’s good to have great graphics, great controls, and a nice over for a game. If you are looking for a something familiar to go back to. playbook. It also has every professional good sports game, look no further than For the uneducated, Super Mario football player for those who desire com- Madden 2003. Bros. was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. You play the role of Mario, a former plumber now on a quest in the Mushroom Kingdom to save Prin- cess Toadstool from the vile King Counter-Strike Koopa. Yup, great storyline. Though this game has been around for rescue. Mario is so much fun because it is years, Rose students just can’t seem to get Although the game is old, the game play is simplistic and brings back memo- enough of this multi-player madness. This really good. It runs on every single laptop on ries of childhood gaming. The first person shooter is an expansion pack for campus, so it is a very popular stress-reliev- gameplay is very addicting. Once the critically acclaimed Half Life. ing tool. Controls are really responsive, and you pop a goomba, you just can’t Players select between different teams and the menus are intuitive. It is really easy to stop! face off in several different game options. find other games going on the network, be- Some popular games are capture the flag, cause the game is so popular around here. Articles by Bob Schulein. Images plant the bomb, assassination, and hostage Just log on and search for LAN games. courtesy of ign.com, cnet.com, coun- terstrike.net, and smbfan.com Album of the week BALLYHOO Porcupine Tree In Absentia PIZZA KING Great progressive rock

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What a year it has been for “mod- waters with their next release. ern” progressive rock! With releases This brings us to PT’s latest, “In Rose-Hulman Special from Dream Theater, Spock’s Beard, Absentia.” From the start, the album and Anathema, there is already is a mammoth listen, due to both its enough to keep any self-respecting length and expansive reach. The al- prog-rocker happy. Well, it isn’t over bum opens with the familiar lonely yet, as Porcupine Tree (PT) delivers acoustic ambience that fans have Large 1 Item Pizza their masterpiece with “In Absentia.” grown to love and expect from a PT PT was formed in the late 80s by release. After a few seconds, howev- Everyday!! Steven Wilson as somewhat of an es- er, the track explodes into a thick cape from his groundbreaking British jazzy groove very reminiscent of art-rock band, No-Man. The band Opeth’s slower, more cowed mo- Only initially served as a blank canvas on ments on “Blackwater Park.” From which Wilson showcased the fusion there, the music oscillates between of his wildly eccentric experimental tranquility and chaos, spiraling out of side with the pop sensibility he had control one minute only to be effort- picked up with No-Man. Throughout lessly tamed into peaceful submis- the years, the band continued to pro- sion the next. $5.00 duce albums at a dizzying pace, while The second track, aptly titled constantly incorporating new ele- “Trains,” is an exceptional example ments of ambience and electronic of this, throwing in an awe-inspiring music into their radio friendly sound. banjo breakdown three quarters of EXPIRES 10-15-02 In the fall of 2000, Wilson was the way through the already schizo- Price is for on campus delievery only. asked by Opeth, an award winning phrenic song. “Gravity Eyelids” is progressive death/doom outfit, to another standout track, sedating the help out with their next project. The listener with down-tempo electronics collaboration would become 2001’s and echoed chords before introduc- prices does not include sales tax Grammy nominated (Norway) ing Wilson’s ingeniously placed “Blackwater Park,” hands down one crunchy riffing, complete with catchy of the best releases of the year. Wil- hooks and unpredictable turns. Please visit us on the web at son walked away from the encounter This is not one that you will want www.ballyhoo.ws with the experience and the drive to to miss, so be sure and check out “In take PT into darker and uncharted Absentia” at any and all costs. The Rose Thorn Page 6 OPINIONS Friday, September 27, 2002 Let it roll down the highway which is very irritating. It is stems from a few things: poor large number of other ill- premier superpower in the world Brandon Hathaway more irritating up here, because preparation and distractions equipped drivers out there. So, (and have been for 60 years), Opinions Editor the roles of the passing and driv- make our roads a breeding on the whole, our Driver’s Edu- have problems at half that speed? ing lanes are more defined. In ground for crappy drivers. cation limits the ability of drivers One possibility is to develop a I think that the American peo- Florida, it is not uncommon to In Europe, it costs a good deal in general to not look like mo- system of mass transit, but that is ple have lost sight of the impor- see old people driving at 5 under of money before the average lay- rons. really unlikely, especially with a tance of a very crucial skill. If the speed limit in their Cadillacs person can get his or her license The distractions out there are country as large as ours with an you have gotten out recently, you in the left lane, entirely unaware and cruise out on the autobahn. getting to be serious. The most interstate system as important may have noticed that there are a of the angry drivers behind them. Actual training, a large fee, and significant is, of course, the cel- and well constructed as it is. lot of people out there who are There are also many who don’t extremely intimidating roadways lular phone. I do not necessarily Another option is to tighten up bad drivers. realize the rules for right of way mandate that people actually think that they should not be used our policy of issuing driver’s li- Just last week, I was heading at four-way stops. The horn is a have a clue what they’re doing at all while driving; I just think censes, like the Europeans. West on Wabash and a van near- dandy tool for trying to combat before they drive. they should be used more intelli- Whether it is by making the vi- ly ran into me, turning left across this sort of behavior, because not We, however, in the compla- gently. This may mean that they sion test more strenuous, requir- the street. If you look in the only does it make the offending cent and spacious United States, should not be used at all in driving repeated evaluations Kroger parking lot, you’ll see driver aware of your displeasure, the reasons for restrictions are ing, depending on the driver. throughout the driver’s life or a some very interesting parking it causes all other drivers nearby not there, and thus, neither are If you are a really terrible driv- more realistic one at the issuance jobs. (Hautians are not the only to know some bonehead did the restrictions themselves. We er, then don’t talk on the phone. of the license, something more Indianans to have trouble staying something stupid, instilling a are not nearly as densely popu- If the cell phone causes you to demanding of the licensee seems within the lines, if you head healthy dose of embarrassment lated as our Old World friends, slow to 10 miles per hour under like it may help. Unfortunately, north, you’ll see it too.) in said bonehead. so there’s no problem with let- the speed limit or be unable to the reality of it is, it probably will I am from Florida, so I have I do not think that all of these ting just about everyone a chance stay in your lane, then do not talk not. seen a great deal of incompe- people are genuinely stupid or to screw up on the road. while driving. It would also The source of the problem, re- tence on the road. Some of the bad people. Sure, some might be Driver’s Education also im- probably be a good idea not to gardless of how you look at it, is people driving on I-95 would horrible people, but I find it dif- pairs the ability of drivers. I do talk on the phone while walking, the drivers themselves, and until make Indiana’s drivers look like ficult to believe that every care- not mean that the class makes either, if this is the case. drivers begin to drive more re- Richard Petty. People in both less maneuver made on the road you a worse driver; I mean that So what can we do about the sponsibly and intelligently, places will frequently fail to is executed by a foolish person, the class does not give sufficient fact that Europeans are capable things will not improve. If they move into the right lane when though I may be wrong. So why preparation for people to get on of driving at 130 miles per hour, don’t, I may just have to move to you approach from behind, does this happen? I believe it the road, especially with the while we Americans, who are the Europe.

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Class of Class of Class of Class of vote for 2005 2003 2004 2005 your favorite Dawn Shipley Sarah Stalnaker Casey Rae Stephenson Michelle Woodward Sponsored by Lambda candidate Sponsored by New Res Sponsored by Chi Omega Chi Alpha Sponsored by Triangle From Floyds Knobs, IN From Fredericksburg, VA From Edinburgh, IN From Bloomington, IL on-line Escort: Darrin Lowe Escort: Phil Isom Escort: David Corbin Escort: Kevin O’Gorman Thursday! The Rose Thorn Friday, September 27, 2002 SPORTS Page 7 Wheaton offense too much for Engineers WHEATON, ILL. - Wheaton They ran hard-nosed, powerful For Rose-Hulman, senior quar- ball team in a top Division III con- ed 12, 11, 10, nine and eight College gained 548 yards in total football. I do think our kids terback Jared Tharpe (Oak Ridge, ference. We had some openings plays, with five rushing touch- offense, including 304 rushing played harder in the second half. Tenn.) completed seven of 16 and made some things happen downs. The Thunder generated yards, to earn a 49-0 victory over We wanted to stay true to our passes for 57 yards, while fellow with Jared’s passing, but it was 317 of total offense in the first Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nickname as the Fightin’ Engi- senior Josh Willis (Franklin/Indi- hard to sustain drives against such half. nology in NCAA Division III neers, and we did that today by an Creek) finished 5-11 for 35 a talented defense,” said Mollet. Rose-Hulman dropped to 1-2 football action on Saturday after- never giving up,” said Rose-Hul- yards. Defensively, senior Nat Hill on the season and returns to action noon. man head coach Russ Mollet. Senior Rob Kief (Cincinnati, (Bloomington/South) led the En- next Saturday night at Washing- The Thunder rushed 61 times Sophomore Garrett Granberg Ohio/McNicholas) made five re- gineers with nine solo tackles, ton University in St. Louis, Mo. for 304 yards and passed for 244 rushed for 81 yards and two ceptions for 44 yards for Rose- while junior Matt Jackson (Day- Wheaton improved to 1-1 on the yards in the victory. The Rose- touchdowns to lead the Wheaton Hulman, while graduate student ton, Ohio/Northridge), sopho- campaign. Hulman offense generated 140 attack. Junior quarterback Chad B.J. Dames (La Porte) led the more Michael Schneck (Muncy, “The step-ladder is high, but we yards on 47 plays, including 12 of Bradley completed 18 of 27 pass- ground game with 25 yards on 10 Pa.) and senior Matt Zuber (Paris, will bounce back and play hard 27 passing for 92 yards. es for 176 and two scores to pace carries. Ill.) recorded eight stops each. next weekend in St. Louis. We’ll “Wheaton ran nothing fancy. the Thunder passing game. “Wheaton is a very good foot- Wheaton scoring drives includ- come ready to play,” said Mollet.

Cross country team com- petes at Eastern Illinois 2002 Football standings

20th place, followed by Emily Di- Bill Welch eter 21st, Serena Oaks 24th, Rach- Men’s Cross Country Coach el Rieck 26th and Amber Hoke At the Eastern Illinois Invita- 30th. tional Saturday September 21, The men were led by their two 2002, Rose-Hulman men and top returning lettermen, sopho- women’s team placed third of six more Ben Leonard in 32nd and Se- schools at the Eastern Illinois Invi- nior Rich Hale in 36th. Arava tational Cross Country Meet here Hareqot of McKendree College Saturday. The host school Eastern ran away with the meet, winning in took top honors in both meets. 24:42.6. The Panther’s Angie Simone Daniel Abicht, a graduate stu- was first across the line in the dent in Mechanical Engineering at women’s meet with a time of Rose-Hulman running as an unat- 18:28.70. Sophomore Larissa tached club member, placed sixth Oaks, led the Engineers with a overall in 25:41. Rose volleyball Hoffman goals goes 3-1 in Is your favorite SCAC opener lead Engineers sport not on versity of the South was also to third straight win this page? Laura Telezyn crushed in 3 by Rose’s improved NORTH MANCHESTER, Freshman Krystal Altman (Ply- Staff Writer quicker offense and stellar defense. IND. -- Rose Hulman relied on mouth, Minn.) recorded the as- a four goal effort in earning sist on Hoffman’s first goal. The Rose Hulman Volleyball Senior Cari Hasselbring and Tepool Write for their third straight women’s The second was unassisted. team had a successful weekend in both added 15 kills in their third soccer victory over Manchester Sophomore Cheryl Fang Sewanee, Tennesee as they began conference victory. the Thorn! College Sunday afternoon. (Cupertino, Ca) added another their SCAC conference battle. They Rose-Hulman travels to Millikin Scoring three first half goals, goal on a pass from senior tallied a 3-1 record for the weekend, University this weekend, with the Engineers defeated the Kristen Sibilia (Omaha, Neb.). bringing them to a 6-7 overall hopes to avenge an earlier season Spartans by a final score of 4-3. With the win, the Engineers Come to the record. The girls defeated Centre loss to the Big Blue. Freshman Amber Hoffman improved to 7-2 on the season. College, Oglethorpe meeting in Olin (Middletown, Pa.) scored two Rose-Hulman returns to action University, and Univer- goals in the game’s first fifteen Friday, opening their SCAC 101 at 5:10 on sity of the South, but minutes and assisted on the schedule against the University dropped a close one to game winning goal by fresh- of the South in Sewanee Ten- Wednesdays. DePauw University. man Stacey Otts (Avon). nessee. Rose opened the weekend with the dis- appointing loss to DeP- auw, fighting the Tigers through four grueling Upcoming athletic events games, but the Engi- neers just couldn’t finish the job. The team fought back that day to topple Cen- Friday, Sept. 26 •WSC at Centre College, 2 pm tre in 5 games. Against •WGOLF at Depauw Invitational, Centre, Junior Setter, Lindsey Kerbel set a TBA Monday, Sept. 30 school record of 55 as- •MGOLF at Franklin Invite, TBA sists, while teammate Saturday, Sept. 28 Jamie Tepool achieved •MSC at University of the South, 10 Friday, Oct. 4 her career best 22 kills in the match. “Centre is am •VB hosts SCAC Cross Divisional tough as nails! We •MXC at Beloit Invitational, 11 am No. 1, TBA pushed hard in game •WSC at University of the South, •MSC vs. Millsaps College, 5 pm five to finish. This was 12 pm •WSC vs. Millsaps College, 7 pm a good win for us,” expressed coach Brenda •WGOLF at Depauw Invitational, Davis after the match. TBA Key Oglethorpe Universi- •VB at Millikin Triangular Invita- FOOT = Football ty could not handle the MGOLF = Men’s Golf Fightin’ Engineers on tional, 2 and 4:30 pm •FOOT at Washington University, 7 MSC = Men’s Soccer Sunday when Rose MXC = Men’s Cross Country downed them in 3 pm VB = Volleyball games. Freshmen Ste- WSC = Women’s Soccer fanie Powers, contribut- Photo Courtesy Rose-Hul- ed 15 kills in the win, Sunday, Sept. 29 WXC = Women’s Cross Country while Senior Gina Ku- Senior Cari Hasselbring added 15 kills •MGOLF at Franklin Invite, TBA las served up a personal in theEngineers’ victory over University •MSC at Centre College, Noon (Games in bold denote home games) best of 6 aces. The Uni- of the South. Volume 38, Issue Fib(4) “Swingin’ hard, Jack -- That’s Jimmy, Frank.” 832 of us are Hoosiers, Scary Friday, September 27, 2002 Top Ten Ways to Put it Off Prof Quotes 10 Meditate on the sad state of your current personal finances. “There should be a constant here. Lets call it ‘Big 9 Try to figure out some of the obscure references in the Flipside. Furry K.’" 8 Challenge all who are willing in Speed to a Poker tournament. --Prof. Sherman, teaching... math? 7 Do your ‘bashin before it gets cold outside, y’all. 6 Play that game, you know the one. “The thing that worries me about this paper is that 5 Wander around BSB 3 looking like a lost puppy. not only is [the author] running around somewhere, 4 Make little origami men out of engineering pad, massacre them. but there’s a whole family just like him.” 3 Hang out with Hertz, poke fun at his mistakes on the PLC test. --Prof. Carvill, letting her opinion slip out just a bit 2 Press your face to the glass of the student affairs office and blow. 1 Discover that Hayes can run much faster than you. “Oh! I got my colors mishmoshed.” --Prof. Thomas, ...we’re pretty confused on this Flipside Trivia one, to be honest Can You Name Our Three Unrepresented States? “This really makes sense!” Here’s how it works, we so here’s some more trivia: exist... nobody that goes to give you a hint for each this state houses many Rose can claim they’re --Dr. Carlson, telling a blatant lie state, you try to guess famous cities, such as from it. In fact, we’re quite them. Good luck! Greenwood, the Cotton certain we’ve never met “I could scratch my ass and you would be paying Capital of the World, Bel- anybody that was born in for it!” Hint #1: We don’t have zoni, the Catfish Capital of this state. For those too so many Mormons. This is the World, Vardaman, the sheltered to catch the --Prof. Bryan, explaining how we pay for him to too bad, because Mor- Sweet Potato Capital of the Garfield & Friends refer- ‘teach a class’ or some such stuff mons are fun to tease in an World, Biloxi, the Birth- ence, here some trivia: area of the country that’s place of Root Beer, and the ...well, it seems interesting “Make up an obscene one... hell, I can think of so incredibly Protestant. list goes on. Not good facts about this state don’t three or four!” We’ll just have to wait enough? This state suf- actually exist, because it until Mormon Joe gets fered the highest percent- truly is just a square --Mr. Turner, on remembering the names of scales back from his mission next age of people whom died shaped void with an Indian in Music Theory year. Of course, he’s from serving the Confederate name. Virginia, so.... Army, has the worlds larg- Want to know if you fig- Have your profs said something wacky lately? Hint #2: This state is est cottonwood tree planta- ured them out? We’ll tell home to the first human tion, and is home to the you, only if you promise Well, stay awake for a change and write it down! lung transplant surgery! largest Bible-binding plant not to read them until Send your Prof Quotes to: Actually, not many people in the nation! you’ve guessed. Cheater! [email protected] are going to figure this Hint #3: Yet more proof Stop looking! Utah, Mis- Any other humor, comments, suggestions, com- state out based on that fact, that this state doesn’t truly sissippi, and Wyoming. plaints, or death threats are welcome as well.

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