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Non-profit organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 14 Lexington, VA ^he Cabet 24450 jRun mbepenbentfy bp cabete gince 190 7 $ 1 . 0 0 VOLUME XCIIl Friday, ()ctober 2 7 .2()()() Nuiiiber 9 sas In This Issue Excess Demerits F r i d a y Make PTs No More this might not be enough for some ca­ by Magnus Nordenman dets to change their behavior. ^Itet News Editor Hutchings said, "When I was on page 4 The Commandant of the VMI a cadet I was fairly mediocre. I got a Sports Corps of Cadets, Col. Eric Hutchings, lot of demerits because I tried to cut ’77, has recently initiated a demerit comers and get away with things. Most counseling program in an effort to make of the time I got caught. I want to say cadets in jeopardy of being suspended that I was a reluctant convert to the VMI or put on conduct probation change the system. However, I do think that this behavior that earns them penalties. Pre­ system of being accountable for your viously cadets with excess demerits actions matures you a lot." were automatically awarded penalty Hutchings feels that tours as means of punishment for a be­ his new system of counseling rather havior that was substandard according than direct punishment in the form of to VMI regulations. PT’s will teach cadets how to stay in The new counseling system school and avoid getting in u-ouble. Lexington "World Cup' includes a session with Hutchings for “I am not trying to kick any­ cadets that have gone excess after a body out of school. I really don’t want demerit period. In addition the company to see anybody be suspended before tactical officer will be notified of ca­ Christmas break. I will advise cadets The VMI Keydets defeated the Charleston Southern Wildcats Saturday. dets in demerit trouble. The how they can change their behavior to The Defense wrestles a ball loose for a positive turnover. Commandant’s Office is also planning stay out of trouble,” Hutchings ex­ to inform athletic coaches of cadet ath­ plained. letes who might face suspension for Some members of the Corps Earnings Announced at Tent Entrenchment excess demerits sometime in the future. feel that this new system will produce “If a cadet goes excess in de­ few if any results. by Jason Mounts Governor Gilmore appeared amidst a million and $ 1.7 million. $750,000 was merit that really is a sign that the cadet “I think it is a waste of time. busy schedule to speak at the event, fol­ contributed by 94% of VMI faculty and Cabet Assistant News Editor has some problems with his or her be­ We all know what we have to do to keep lowed by General Bunting, Chaplain staff. Chairman of the campaign George havior. With this new counseling sys­ away from getting excess demerits and Swimming Results This past Saturday Park, George Phillips, Jr. ’60, president G. Phillips, ’60, says, “This sends a tem we want to help [the cadets] and I really don’t see how it can help us that marked the official commencement of of the campaign, as well as the Honor strong message. Those who arguably find the areas that they need to improve somebody tells what we have to do,” the Virginia Military Institute’s capi­ Court president, the First Class presi­ know VMI the best, those who work upon,” explained Capt. Gary Bissell, said Nicole Weaver, ’03. tal campaign entitled Reveille: A Call dent, and the Regimental Commander. here daily, care immensely about the on pa g e 2 ’88. “We are trying to make the cadets “I really try to keep people in Opinion to Excel. The goal of the campaign is The festivities were followed by enter­ Institute’s future and are willing to pro­ change now and not wait until the end school. The VMI system is a fair sys­ to raise $175 million to achieve sus­ tainment by the VMI Glee Club. vide for it." of the year when they get suspended.” tem. Sure it hurts to be on confinement tained funding for the Institute. Aca­ The public phase of the Desert for the dinner was With the help of the Institute and marching PT’s for missing a class Blood drive spurs demic improvements account for $ 100 campaign will last for five years. Like a chocolate model of barracks filled computers available to cadets they can and I believe that that is a human thing. million of the funds raised, $25 mil­ most fund-raising campaigns, it has with chocolate mousse. The elaborate keep a close tab on their demerits each But I also think it matures you a great remarks; hurrah lion will go toward funding the co-cur­ been in a quiet phase for the last two event was sponsored apart from the day. However, Capt. Bissell feels that deal,” Hutchings said. riculum, $25 million will go toward years. The amount already received was campaign fund so it would not detract for the Capital athletics, and $25 million will go to­ announced at the dinner on Saturday, from the total amount of capital C a m p a i g n ; ward VMI development agencies such totaling $109 million in pledges and raised. as the Keydet Club Scholarship Fund, donations. Significant contributions to VMI currently has the and the Foundation Fund. The c ^ - the campaign were made by Mr. Bruce largest.perrstudent endowment of any Faculty In Focus paign is currently the largest fund-rais­ Gottwald, '54, and Mr. Thomas public college or university in the na­ on page 5 ing endeavor of any college or univer­ Saunders, ’58, who each contributed tion. The projected goal of $175 mil­ Features sity in the nation. $20 million. There have also been four lion will raise VMI’s per-student en­ Over 500 guests attended pledges of between $2 million and $5 dowment to $ 135,000 more per student the celebration Saturday evening. million, and sixteen gifts of between $1 in private support alone. Thirteen & A Wakeup: Ring Figure Prep agreed to ensure safety and secu­ by Magnus Nordenman “party” in the Old Barracks court­ yard, Thursday, November 9, open rity at all Ring Figure post cer­ Cabet News Editor to civilians and upperclassman. emony activities. Traditionally, According to Ring Figure enter­ Commander Riester has organized With only 13 days and a tainment chairman Connor Evans, Ring Figure security in the form of wakeup remaining until the class the class of 2002 will host the band VMI Third Classman acting as road VMl Laundry Revamped of 2002 celebrates its Ring Figure, Fighting Gravity, live, beginning at guards to ensure the safety of ca­ here is an update on how the final 10PM. Fighting Gravity, according dets and their dates crossing Route preparations are shaping up. to its web site, is from Richmond, 11 after having a bit to drink. Com­ As in years past, each Virginia and acquired its fame as mander Riester also has Thirds who second class has a committee that an on campus student band at the are stationed at one of the hotels is directly responsible for the Virginia Polytechnic and State Uni­ patrolling the floors ensuring that events of Ring Figure weekend. versity (Virginia Tech) in there are no domestic disputes or This year’s committee is headed Blacksburg, Virginia. Fighting emergencies of any kind. If there up by Second Classman David Gravity is very popular among col­ are, security volunteers will act Rossi, along with other members lege students and fraternities up quickly and responsibly notifying of the class of 2002. The commit­ and down the Eastern Seaboard. the appropriate authorities. tee is specifically responsible for According to Ring Figure As of now, according to the Regimental Ilraining the contract with the two hotels hotel chairman Jason Kocher, VMI 2002 Ring Figure committee, this being used in Lexington, the for­ year’s Ring Figure is shaping up to be Schedule cadets will occupy all of Lexington’s Col. Spencer Tucker, '59, stands by the Cincinattus Monument. mal dance Friday evening, all or­ Travel Lodge, and only 50 rooms of an overwhelming success. With just a ganized parties, decorations, and Lexington’s Howard Johnson. few more things to fine tune. Ring Fig­ by Dan Cragg brief for the Chief of Staff every mom much more. The two hotels being Kocher also noted that this year’s tra­ ure preparations will soon be com­ ing for the North Vietnam and Laos are Arts & Leisure used this year are Lexington’s ditional “tent party” will be held in plete. Rossi also stated that a per­ ^ lie t News Writer during the Vietnam War. After he hac Travel Lodge and Howard the parking lot located directly be­ mit for all First Classman to have Colonel Spencer Tucker, served his obligation to the Army, Tucke Johnson. hind the Travel Lodge. A disk jockey a restriction-free weekend is in the ’59, is one smart guy. He currently became a professor at Texas Christiai Ring Figure for the class has been hired to provide the enter­ works. No word yet has been re­ holds the John Biggs Chair of Mili­ University. He taught at Texas Chris of 2002 will begin this year on a tainment. ceived on this permit from the tary History here at VMI, and has just tian for 30 years and intended to finisl different note than in years past. Commander Ned Riester, Commandant’s office. One can ex­ published his thirteenth book. Tucker his career there until the John Bigg Win A According to Second Class Vice- VMI Professor of Civil and Envi­ pect to see juniors here at VMI is from Buffalo, New York but moved Chair of Military History opened up hen President Jackson Castleberry, ronmental Engineering, told this smiling a lot more as the privilege around quite a bit due to his father’s at VMI. "njcker coasiders this to be hi. Calzone also on the Ring Figure commit­ year’s Ring Figure committee to wear the VMI ring nears with the career in the Army. His father was an greatest award and the “peak of eveiythinj tee, the class of 2002 will host a members in an email, that he has passing of each day. engineering instructor here at VMI as [I] could wish for.” He was especiall; well as the designer of Little John II. happy to come home to his alma mate from our Neiman Speak On Slavery in Tidewater Tucker made the fateful de­ which he considers “one of the most beau cision to attend VMI in what he called tifiil places on earth,” and is "honored an< Very own by Magnus Nordenman concludes based on the fact that these receive his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale a “mad moment,” but was also con­ proud to be part of the VMI family.” ^ tiet News Editor pits'only occur in the Tidewater area and University. sidering a career in the military or the The professor ha not in other parts of the East coast that Neiman’s interest in the Foreign Service. He did a lot of “en­ also just published his thirteenth book "X" VMI once again played host to he pits served as safe boxes for food African-American experience in trepreneurial things” during his stay Handbook of 19‘' Century Naval Warfan- the annual Cincihnati Lecture on a sub­ and other valuables. This is, according colonial America is shared by many in barracks in addition to working as This is T\Kker’s sixth book on Nineteentl ject related to colonial America. This to Neiman, proof of specific and unique in the academic community that Editor-in-Chief of The Bomb, a library centuiy naval history, and the one he is mos year’s speaker was Dr. Frasier Neiman social interaction between slaves them­ studies this period of American his­ assistant, writing for The Cadet, man­ proud of. Humor who is currently holds the position of selves but also between them and their tory. aging the Baseball Team, and per­ "It is a good synthesis of thi head archeologist at Thomas owners. “It’s really a hot topic. Until formed a brief stint as a corporal for a Nineteenth century at sea,” he added. H( Jefferson’s home, Monticello, outside "Using this archeological the 1970’s the colonial experience from few weeks. He earned a regular army has also written works on the Civil War Charlottesville, Virginia. evidence 1 want to tease out the a slave perspective was neglected. Now commission in Military Police, but World War I. WorldWarU, Korea, andViet Humor Neiman spoke on the chang­ pattern of social interaction be­ everybody seems to have an interest in opted for a reserve commission in Ar­ nam since his first book, A miing the Fleet ing social dynamics between slaves tween slaves and their owners,” it," Neiman said. mor, so he could take advantage of the was published in 1989. Nineteenth cen Gets and slaveholders in the Tidewater area Neiman explained to the audience Earlier lectures in the Cin­ Fullbright scholarship he had earned. tuiy naval history is his favorite period be of Maryland and Virginia. As evidence that consisted of cadets, faculty, cinnati series have also dealt with Tucker was not called up during his cause of the tremeildous change in tech for the change in social interaction and members of the Lexington the slavery aspect of colonial soci­ years in graduate school, but after­ nology. Graphic Neimna used the occurrence of sub­ community. “In the end it is not ety in America. wards went into the active army in “In one small period of time floor pits dug under buildings where what you find in the ground, it’s Neiman said, “We might think Military Intelligence. ships went from wood to metal and sails t( slaves lived. Earlier theories suggest what you find out from the things it is a strange concept, but it was very Compile^ from the Tucker spent two years work­ steam.” He is currently woridng on a three that they were either remains of Afri- you dig up," he added. much a reality back then. The world we ing in the Pentagon’s Intelligence Sup- volume encyclopedia of U.S. Militaiy His t ridiculous aiutcs of VMI c;m cultures brought with the slaves or Neiman earned his B. A. from live in today was to a large extent cre­ txjuPfluiilty. He'wjs'fjfwiimem oeapa' luiy wimTOtnewinies'tgw vcniieii'uy lv hiding places for valuables. Neiman Brown University and then went on to ated by the system of slavery." tain and put in charge of the intelligence dets. Opinion Editor Clje Cabet S t a f f Paul Bickford G ussie L ord Danee Cook PINION Bill Meyers I The Corps

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C a l i e l Letter to the Editor R a h V A M i l Cadets Socially Stunted You know, since I’ve come blood if it were not for the free week­ back to this place, 1 haven’t really had end. I just don’t like needles. After by Paul Bickford by Eric Gannon that would exist on the “outside.” Most of ^taff too much to complain about. I think that giving blood several times, though, I got Opinion Staff Writer Cabet A & L Editor these convereations would be heard in a 1 have been enlightened, to a certain used to it. It’s just like any other thing locker room, but here they are the norm. degree, by being in the real world with that a human being goes through. Why Cadets need more freedom to KI)lTOR-lN-ClllEF working members of .society. I’ll tell punish the people that would ultimately I have seen a lot of classes go In the Oaober 13* issue of The Ca­ interact with other people their age, in other Kendra Russell you one thing though, this place really benefit just to prove a point to a bunch through VMI, from the early 90’s det, I wrote an article commenting on how envinsnments than this one. Unfortunately, Business Manaizcr got to me on Monday. As most of you of cadets? Are you trying to teach us a (1993) up until this year. There have isolated cadets are from the rest of society. things are being changed to make this in­ K.P. Scott know. I’ve been here much longer than lesson, and if so, what lesson is it? been many changes in the Corps as a Somehow my aiticle was misconstnied as teraction even less common. The ability Managing Editor a usual cadet, so I am classified as a S"" Think about it from the perspective of whole. The ones 1 would like to fo­ my whining about not having access to the for cadets to earn weekends has been taken Devon Miller yearman. With that, we enjoy a couple the person sitting in the hospital bed cus on are the more positive evolu­ news of the world and Jumbotrons stream­ away and Second Qassmen will not be of privileges not afforded to other ca­ right now. If that person received blood tions. ing CNN into Crozet Hall. lamawarethat able to drive their own cars next year. Tillman Bowling dets. One of those is unlimited week­ from us that saved his life, I am sure For one thing, I have seen more we arc more fortunate than some; we have These two examples are the most signifi­ ends. that he would give us a free weekend if academic stars running around than Internet hook ups and, yes, there are TVs in cant changes that have come about that will This gets to the point of this he could. Jarrett Rice ever before. It seems that the aca­ tfiePX. Unfortunately, this was not the main do nothing but produce less adjusted and article. I gave blood on Monday and Why not make it beneficial demic caliber, or commitment, of the point of my article, ^ a u s e I feel that this aware cadets. found out that there will be no weekend for everyone? The point in telling you average VMI cadet has shot way up is an important issue, I would like to clarify Cadets spend only four yeare out Magnus Nordenman given out for cadets that give blood. I that I am a S"" yearman is that I don’t from my last tenure. There are more my position. of their lives at \^1I, but these four are Assistant News Editor couldn’t believe it when I read the per­ get anything out of giving blood except study abroad programs for cadets too. In a world of nearly 6 billion quite significant In most people’s lives, Jason Mounts mit. Why can’t a weekend be given out? for the personal satisfaction that I re­ This is an excellent opportunity for people, I will agree that we are fortunate these years are where they begin to tneet News Staff How in the world can you justify giv­ ally helped save someone’s life. 1 us to be honed into the well-rounded, just to have electricity and ninning water. people with whom they will spend the rest Luke Pemotto ing a weekend for winning a damn foot­ ally did. There is a severe shortage of cultured adults that we need to be. We are also foitunate to have Internet in of their lives interacting. Also during this Vicky Oniz ball game, but not for something worth­ blood right now. Make it beneficial for We can become better equipped to our rooms and TVs we can access most time, people, if they are intending on get­ Dustin Johnson while like giving blood? Personally, I cadets so they can come to realize the handle an ever-shrinking world as hours of the day. But how much interaction ting married, might begin looking for suit­ Daniel J. Cragg didn’t win the football game, nor did any pride and satisfaction of donating. I feel cultures and economies continue to can you get from a computer or TV? You able prospects and, though Cheesy Ho of the other spectators. The football like I have the right to argue this point mingle more and more. might argue that there are chat areas like night in the PX is great and all, this won’t team did. Give the privileges to them. because I am a fifth yearman and I am Also, I would like to resubmit IM or ICQ on computers in Barracks, but Gussie Lord cut it (especially since they discontinued After I gave blood, I went to not one of the cadets that would benefit my applause for this year’s honor this just encourages social introversion, Ballroom Dancing, which brought in the Sports Kdltor the Commandant’s office to inquire. I from granting a free weekend. I am not court. They are not hell-bent to roll as one can sit behind his computer and bestofthem). Cadets need more time and Carl Haas walked right into a conversation about doing this for myself. While in the as many people as they can get their feel no need to interact with people face chances to get away from VMI.. .chances this very thing. The Commandant’s staff Commandant’s office, I spoke with an hands on. And, more than once, they to face. It is the interaction, face to face to interact with others and build the social Eric Gannon apparently believes that cadets should alumnus that works here now. He have stood up to alumni and the ad­ with varieties of people, that builds well- skills that I see so many cadets and even not have to be promised something in agreed. He said that he always remem­ ministration on issues they felt that rounded people able to be at ease in so­ alumni lacking. The Corps order to participate. Maybe, if there was bered cadets getting a weekend for do­ the honor code had no business ciety. No, I will not dispute that we high participation, there would be privi­ nating blood. You aren’t giving any­ reaching into. Their zealous VMI does not encourage social are fortunate and able to keep up to date leges granted. I do see their point, but I thing away to the corps, you are giving opposers complained, and they still interaction. As I mentioned in my previous onworidevents. But how far can a person Chris Mills disagree with the reasoning. Many ca­ someone life. Plain and simple. Give stood their ground. article, from the day you arrive at VMI you go with oiJy the knowledge of worid dets here will not donate because they in to this. Think about what is really 1 would also like to give credit are isolated from the real worid and placed events gathered over the Internet or TV? Cunis Neiboer will not be granted a weekend. Plain important in life. to the first class president. He has in an archaic worid of pre-Civil War uni­ Cadets need more chances to leave VMI, and simple. It’s just the way it is here. Luckily, after hearing SGM worked to get many bands, privi­ forms and ideals. Yes, there is always inter­ so as to be able to build a more well- Jason Goldstein There are too many other things that Hockaday and Cadet Smith speak, ca­ leges, and festivities for the first class action between fellow cadets, but, as most rounded person able to adapt and excel in cadets have to do. dets made the effort to donate. Look at mostly, but even the Corps in general would agree, the sort of contact and con­ the society in which they will be spending Jenny Boensch Unfortunately, many cadets the statistics. Check and see the per­ in the venues of pep rallies, hops, and versations in barracks are not typical of ones the rest of their lives. see it as “What’s in it for me?" That’s centage of donations when weekends other events. typical here. It always has been. Being were given and compare them now. The Another addition to VMI’s Maria Vasile older than most cadets here, I think I facts are obvious. I can see it, 1 hope credit is the fact that many more ca­ A Truly Capital Cam paign have come to understand the real value that the Commandant’s office will as dets are opting to for military com­ Kukuh Suharwiyono of donating. 1 also can understand well in the future. missions. I am not one to join the by Kendra Russell , for once. where the other cadets are coming from. military myself. But, I am proud of Cabtt Editor-In-Chief A glance at the program for the kick- When I wcs a rat, 1 wouldn’t have given R. Carey Michael ’01-4 my attendance at VMI and what the Wynn Locher ofif provides even more evidence that VMI military aspect of our school has done WeU, it appears that the Capital Cam­ intends to use this money responsibly. The Cljt Catott, student newspaper of for my previously disorganized and paign kick-ofif was a resounding success. rtvetoric in several statements by members the Virginia Military Institute, was Top Ten Reasons for the Administration somewhat lazy work ethic. The party seems to have gone over well witfi of the VMI community focuses on the mea­ established in the Fall of 1907 and At one point in my previous all in attendance. Oh, and $109 million is a sures needed to bring VMI into the 21“ cen­ has been continued since that time. to give a weekend for Blood Donation cadetship (@1994), only one out of tidy sum, too. tury on a solid academic footing. Our newspaper is published every every 5 cadets was seeking a com­ I must admit, my initial reaction to I think VMI has the potential to be­ Friday evening during the aca­ 10. People are Dying! mission. Brain Quisenberry in the the news of an imminent fund-raising drive come as highly regarded for its academic demic year at The News Gazette in 9. People are Dying! Office of Admissions told me the was skepticism. After watching VMI pour program as it is for its coH^urriculunL We Lexington, except during Corps 8. People are Dying! number is now between one out of huge amounts of money into athletic facili­ have a small, close-knit academic commu­ trips, holidays, and exam periods. 7. People are Dying! four, and one out of three. This is ties, I doubted whether any amount of cash nity where students can get one-on-one at­ A yearly subscription is $20.00 on certainly a significant jump. would really effect the kinds of academic tention from professors, and a uniqueness post and $25.00 off post. Cljt Ca- 6. People are Dying! I guess all in all, it just seems improvements that the Institute is predict­ ti(t offices are located on the third 5. People are Dying! that inspires loyalty and dedication in those that aside from the usual gripes and floor of Maury Brooke Hall. 4. People are Dying! ing. However, my skepticism has slowly charged with administering our education. groans, that the Corps of Cadets has Thank you for your support. 3. People are Dying! been giving way to genuine excitement over The 94% participation in the campaiiOi by 2. People are Dying! raised the level of excellence that the possibilities that this money represents. VMI’s faculty is evidence enough of that

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October 27, 2000 T h e C a d e t Page 4 Keydets Get First Win of Year over Buccaneers Sports Briefs Soccer Tops VMI Rolls in 40- 7 Beat Down 1 .jj Wofford, goes to Tournament by Carl Haas VMI started from within Buccaneer The guys played hard; I can't wait I Cadet Sports Editor territory. until next Saturday." Coach The second quarter saw more McCombs also felt that playing I VMI men’s soccer won domination by VMI as they recov­ quality teams helped to improve their second game in a row this The VMI football team ered a fumble following a sack on a VMI's team because they were used week against Southern Confer­ got its first win of the season with Buccaneer quarterback Jake Sills to facing stiffer competition. ence rival Wofford College. The a 40-7 sheiacking of Charleston midway through the quarter. The Keydets next face the * game, played at Patchin Field, Southern University last week Quesuon Wigfall recovered the ball s Western Carolina Catamounts Sat­ was won 2-1 in an exciting match. Saturday at Alumni Memorial at the six yard line and freshman urday the 28th of October in Lex­ VMI (5-8 overall, 2-5) struck first Field in Lexington. The win T, J. Snelling bulled in for his first ington. Kickoff is scheduled at when sophomore Jonathan Rios ended VMI's 16 game losing touchdown and a 24-0 VMI lead. 1:00 p. m. I -o' scored in the 7th minute of the streak in spectacular fashion as With over a minute to play Frost match off a feed from Jason the Keydets forced six turnovers hauls in a 22 yard Gibson pass to QB Joey Gibson returned to lead VMI to its first win of the year Seagle. However, Wofford (3-10- while converting three into scores. make it 31-0. The drive took four Game Notes: The 40 points 2,0-4-1) was able to bounce back VMI led from the outset and plays to go 60 yards with a 43 yard VMI scored were the most since and tie it at 1-1, when midfielder never looked back after a 17 point pass to P. J. Jackson being the big scoring 50 against Liberty back in Chris O’Neill scored off a penalty first quarter that set the tone for gain. 1995 . . . VMI allowed the fewest kick in the 71“ minute of the the game. Charleston Southern The end of the third quarter points since a 7-6 setback to the Free Calzone game. The game was soon in got in trouble early with penalties saw Frost field a punt at his own Citadel last season ... the 33 point overtime as the Keydets fought it on the kickoff. After driving 32 21 and take it the extra 79 yards for margin of victory was the largest out. With only nine minutes left, yards on five plays the Keydets a touchdown. The lone score puts since the Keydets beat West Vir­ freshman midfielder Drew Hardin crossed the goal line when quar­ VMI ahead 37-0. ginia Tech 48-8 in 1992 . . . Teray was able to shoot and score the terback Joey Gibson hit Kevin Charleston Southern finally Frost's punt return for a touchdown All you have to do is win game winner. Hardin’s shot from Soloman with a nine yard pass. scored with under ten minutes to was the first for VMI since 1989. the right corner hit the left post Gibson had been out of the lineup play in the fourth quarter when Frost also has 2,967 all-purpose the Grudge Match every week! and bounced into the right side of since September 23rd when he Bucs running back Archie yards which moves him into 6th on the net for the game clincher. The sustained injuries in a loss to Leatherbury powered in from the the all-time list ahead of Andre The Winner will receive a free goal was assisted by freshman Furman. The Bucs (4-3) fumbled three yard line to make it 37-7 Gibson ’77 . . . the five sacks VMI Cameron Keresey. The win as­ on their first play from scrimmage VMI. The score was set up by a recorded were a season high .. .the calzone from the X. Don't Wait sured VMI of a place in the at their own 20 yard line and Key- VMI fumble on their own 14 yard win snapped VMI's 38-game I-AA Southern Conference Tournament det safety Stillman Clark recov­ line. The Bucs take four plays to losing streak dating back to a win to Sign Up! HURRY! HURRY! to be held at the end of the year. ered the ball. Running back Gene put it in the endzone. over the Citadel in 1996 . . . the Finally, this past Cauthen scored four plays later With 4:30 left in the game Keydets outgained the Bucs 286 Come by Rm. 165 to sign up. Wednesday, in what has been when he went into the endzone Maxey hit his second field goal of yards to 188. VMI. had 9 first dubbed “the Lexington World untouched from the one yard line. the game to complete the score. downs while the Bucs had 11 . . . Cup,” VMI lost to neighbor VMI (1-7, 0-5) next got a The 42 yarder was Maxey's sixth RB Gene Cauthen carried 14 times Washington & Lee in a vicious field goal from Matt Maxey as he this year over 40 yards. for 99 yards . . . Gibson returned match at Patchin Field. W&L hit his first try since missing his VMI Head Coach Cal and passed for 146 yards and two scored three second half goals to last three in a row. Teray Frost McCombs commmented that it felt touchdowns while going 14 of 30 . defeat the Keydets. The Gener­ helped to set up the score by re­ "good to be kicking off as many . .Frost finished the day with 201 Free Calzone als finally got on the board after turning a punt to the 37 yard line. times as we did instead of receiv­ all-purpose yards and fielded all 70 minutes of scoreless action It was the fourth consecutive drive ing them. I'm glad we got the win. eight punts for 155 yards. when midfielder Philip Miller scored his seventh goal of the sea­ Keydet Swimmers Try to Bounce Golf Has Tough son when he managed to capture Notorious J. I. M. a misplayed ball by Keydet goalie Back From d--2 StarF^^^ - > - Day at Radford Morgan.Harris to p ^ V ^ ^ “P 1-Ci. Al)out ten minutes later Tyson-Golata: Whole Lotta Hype W&L increased the score to 2-0 Garrett noted that the new rats on when forward Brad Murphy by Danny Goldberg by David Burdette the team are “quick and fast-great Cadet Sports Writer scored off an assist by David by Jim Morroe That is what the referees are for, to Cadet Sports Writer swimmers...they just need to get Kodack. The final clinching goal Cadet Sports Writer stop fights when the fighter cannot used to college competition." for the Generals came a bit under continue and for the most part they The VMI swim team Coach Bowser placed each differ­ The VMI golf team competed in 10 minutes later as an unassisted do a very good job of judging when kicked off their 2000 season with ent swimmer according to his event the Radford Invitational over the Andy Crawford scored his sev­ a boxer has had too much. Also a a meet against the University of in individual lanes, “which is mak­ twenty-second and twenty-fourth of enth goal of the season. After sitting in the X for doctor is present ringside to help Delaware last week Friday. VMI ing everyone specialized to their October and finished 11th of 12 teams, This was the 29th meet­ three hours waiting to see the determine whether or not a fighter came up short by a score of 181-96 individual event-it’ll make a big just ahead of Hampden University. ing between these two schools, Tyson and Golota fight I was is seriously hurt and should stop. at the University of Richmond’s difference!" Bowser had spent Radford hosted the tournament at dating back to 1972. Washington pretty upset to see it end in the Golota did manage to at Robbins Center Pool. Though the many personal hours devoted to Draper Valley Golf Club with the open­ and Lee improved to a record of second round. I could not be­ least come up with some excuses team lost, VMI swimmers managed scouting other teams in the confer­ ing day being a practice round. The 14-1 this year. VMI soccer lieve it. I was simply disgusted, though. He said that in the first to place first in four separate ence. Finally Garret mentioned actual tournament days were the dropped to a record of 5-9 for the to put it mildly. I have never seen round Tyson head-butted him and events. Senior Kevin Schnute took with optimism that “[Bowser] is a twenty-third and fourth. Several tal­ season. The Keydets next face anything like that in professional cut his eye. I was watching, as were first place in both the 100 and 200- real asset for the team. We will be ented teams were present at the tourna­ UNC Wilmington this Saturday, sports. Especially after all the many of you and I did not see yard backstroke events with re­ competitive with the rest this sea- ment including Radford’s A and B October 28"’ at 11 a. m. at Patchin trash talking that took place be­ Tyson at any point head-butt spective times of 56.87 and son-we’re going to win more teams, Spartanburg Methodist, Field. fore the bout ever began. Can Golota. The fight was clean; he 2:04.84. Junior Matt Serra came in meets. 1 expect a lot out of the Winthrop, and Appalachian State. The you imagine actually paying up simply had his ass handed to him. first place in the 50-yard freestyle, team.” team played well against the fierce com­ to $2500 to see the fight and then After the fight Golota later went to touching the wall in 22.75. Fresh­ Even with two losses, petition the first day of play, but slipped have it end, not with a knock­ the hospital where it was deter­ man Ryan Beatley won the 200- things are looking good for VMI significantly for the second and final Records Fall out, but with a grown man say­ mined that he had suffered a con­ yard individual medley, coming in swimming. This Friday, October round. ing that he refuses to box any­ cussion. Personally 1 have had with a time of 2:16.16. The meet 27th at 7 p. m., the VMI swim team Junior team captain Chad AP - Cincinnati Benglas more then just walks off? I do multiple concussions; if he was was also the first for new VMI head will go for their first win of the sea­ Kenna had a solid five over par 77 for running back Corey Dillon broke not blame the fans for being up­ able to continue through the second swimming coach Scott Bowser. son against the College of Charles­ the first round of play. “I wasn’t ex­ Walter Payton's single-game set and booing and throwing beer round and hold his own, I think he The following Saturday ton. pecting to play all that well," Kenna rushing mark last week Sunday and other such objects at Golota. should have been able to go on con­ afternoon the swimming team trav­ said. "I hadn’t played golf in like two when the Bengals defeated the He is a coward and that is all cussion or no concussion. eled to Washington, D.C. to face weeks because basketball started. I just Denver Broncos 31-21. Dillon there is to it. Grab some sack, Muhammad Ali once fought an en­ Catholic University for the Keydets came into the tournament hoping to ran for 278 yards eclipsing the get back in there and fight like a tire fight with a broken jaw. Box­ second meet of the season. Unfor­ shoot decent numbers.” On the second record of 275 set by Payton man. How’s this; you give me ers forget that along with being ath­ tunately, VMI dropped the meet by day of play, Kenna slipped three shots against the Vikings in 1977. 2.2 million dollars and I will get letes they are entertainers respon­ losing 137-68. Keydet swimmers and fired an eight over eighty for a two- 2 0 0 0 Sw im Dillon broke free for runs of 65 in there with Tyson. The fight sible to put on a good clean show. placed first in two separate events. day total of 157. VMI was the first team and 41 yards that made sure the is not going to last too long but Schnute came in first in the 200- to tee it up; so the cold weather and Bengals got their first win of the for 2.2 million dollars who On a brighter note this yard backstroke event with a time Schedule moisture on the ground caused Kenna year. The game also featured a wouldn't? 1 can at least guaran­ weekends game against Charleston of 2:07.22. Serra placed first in the to struggle with his balance. Kenna was tee I. won’t quit. Getting Southern finally brought together 50-yard freestyle, touching the wall October upset to see that the team’s performance Cincinnati passing attack that gained 14 yards on 2-14 passing, knocked out is a hell of a lot all the good things that our team in 22.66. 27th at Coliege of on the second round of play worsened more honorable. In the fights be­ has been able to accomplish culmi­ Senior diver Brandon from the first. ‘The team shot higher all coming in the first quarter. fore the main event one of the nating in a spectacular win against Garrett, one of the team captains Charleston scores in the second round. Coach Instead the team ran for a fran­ boxer’s was so badly beaten that a Division 1-AA school. Congratu­ and a leader on the squad com­ Brewbaker said that we need to chise record 407 yards. Talk about poor tackling on the Bron­ his eye was completely swollen lations guys. Hopefully we can all mented on the last meet, “1 think it November play better on the second day of shut but he still pushed on and ride this wave into the game against was a real shock to the coach and play. Our scores should be getting cos part. Their defense com­ fought anyway. What Golota Western Carolina and kick their ass the whole team." Garrett men­ 9th at Mary better not worse." pletely collapsed after they had does not realize is that the deci­ too!! This week there svere so tioned how the team had been Washington Freshman Jarritt Brown been only giving up 65 yards sion to walk away from the fight many great plays. The defense was working diligently. He added how was the next low scorer for VMI. rushing per game. may very well have cost him his simply spectacular. We had com­ the team is in the best condition Brown fired a round of 79 the first In Minnesota - Vikings career as a boxer. plete domination of the ball on both "since I’ve been on the squad...we December day of play. “The first round I kicker Gary Anderson broke George Blanda's career scoring Both Tyson and Golota ends. I was starting to wonder if were disappointed with the score 6th Washington played solid golf. Brown’s score have bad reputations to begin they were going to be able to be get and the overall performance.” slipped by seven shots on the sec­ mark when he hit a field goal in with and now Golota just added past their 50 yard line. Our team On the new head coach & Lee ond day. Brown’s 86 was good for the 4th qaurter. He now has 2,004 cowardice to his more-than-no- was able to shut down every one of Scott Bowser, Garrett commented a two-day total of 165. points in 19 seasons. The Vikings also remained the only unbeaten torious past. It’s not the first their attempts to get something go­ that Bowser is "a real down to earth January Freshman Rob Hinkel was time Golota has pulled this stunt, ing. That is exactly what we need guy. He pushes everyone real hard- third for VMI firing rounds of 80 team in the NFL as they came he did it last November when he to do. Get on them, stay on them, he knows our potential." But Gar­ and 86 for a total of 166. Fresh­ from behind to beat the Buffalo fought and was knocked down by and destroy them!! I'm pretty con­ ret admitted that it would take some 26th at Howard man Terrell Jackson fired rounds of Bills 31-27. Vikings wideout Michael Grant. Supposedly he fident now that our team can give time for Bowser to get used to the 92 and 84 for a total of 176. Se­ Randy Moss caught a 39 yard has anxiety attacks and this is App. State a run for their money complicated VMI system, however nior Ethan Graham competed as an touchdown that put the Vikings why he has does this. Hey, if the when we go down to play them in he is improving at it. "Guys on the February individual. up to stay. They erpsed an 11 guy has problems then his coach Boone. And I think we should all team are coming up to me and say­ 14-17 Southern State The team will conclude point deficit against a very good should get him some relaxants or try to make it down there. Noth­ ing ‘I’m pushing it for this guy.’" the fall season with the Davidson Bills defense. This game also something. The ring is no place ing beats cheering for your team as The returning swimmers on the Championships Invitational in Cornelius, North marked the return of Doug Flutie to have a mental breakdown. they wipe up the opposition on for Buffalo. team are accommodating the new Carolina over the 29"* and 31” of Briefs compiled bv Dannv Goldberg, There is no excuse for quitting. their own home field. coach in every way possible." October. Cqunesy of www.VMl.edu N e w s H ATURES

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In The News Revamped Laundry Department Makes Cadets' Lives Easier middle of this section and the shirts ation and finding it had more ad­ by Vicki Ortiz system, the woolies, poly-wools, prevents cadets from getting confused and ducks bin and runs all the way vantages then disadvantages. One Oct. 26: Ralph Nader, the Green coatees, grey blouses and duty jack­ and not being able to find their uniform Cabct News Writer down to the overcoat section, 708- of the foremost advantages he saw Party’s candidate for president, is draw­ ets were in their own place and had items because all the items are grouped 819 is in the middle of the laundry was the convenience it would pro­ ing serious support away from Demo­ At the end of last week a to be picked up individually. But together. The system also carries some room, 820-1298 is on the right side vide for cadets. Convenience for cratic candidate A1 Gore in the last few reorganization in the layout of the with this new system all that has versatility with'it; the plastic lags that (side closest to the door) and in the cadets was one of the main focuses days of the campaign. Liberal interest laundry room took place in changed and all the wool items can separate each cadet’s laundry can be back after the shirts and ducks bin of this change, as Mr. Wilson ex­ groups are pushing for Nader support- Richardson Hall, which houses the be picked up at the same time. Ca­ slipped back and forth in case one per­ while 1299-1424 runs the length of plains. eni to vote for Gore, so Bush does not entire laundry department. The dets can find their laundry in the son has more laundry and another has the wall on the right side (closest “Now cadets can go to one win the election on account of a divided change was a revamping of the laundry room by following the new less. to the door). place and get all their wool items. This left wing. Nader, who has promoted his whole grouping system for wool numbering system and looking be­ This new system has been This new system was cre­ makes it easier for them to find every­ campaign on environmental and con­ items. Now each cadet’s wool items hind the plastic tag with their laun­ well received by the Corps thus far. ated in part by John Wilson, man­ thing and not have to go all over the sumer advocate issues, is still in full arc all in one place by their'laun- dry number on it. The new num­ “I like it. You can get it ager of the VMI laundry depart­ place,” he explained. swing on the campaign trail, accusing dry number instead of being spread bering system has been laid out sys­ all at one place. Keeps you from ment. Mr. Wilson decided on this Another advantage to this Gore of taking too soft of a position on out. tematically with the following for­ running to three different places," system after looking at several new system is that it also helps out the environmental and safety issues. Nader This new system has re­ mat: 1-260 is on the left hand side said Elijah Ward ’01. catalogues and seeing it in other QMD if they need to look at a cadet’s and the Green Party are campaigning placed the old system where each against the wall (furthest from the Mr. Wilson feels that the places. He decided to implement uniform items then they only have to hard because their goal is to be eligible wool item was in a different area door), 261-286 is on the left next new system will work out and help this system after careful consider- one go to one place. The system also to receive federal campaign funds, which in the laundry room. Under the old to this section, 287-707 is in the cadets in the long run. will haRjenifthe party receives fiveper- cent of the nationwide vote. Heart Attack Stops Cadet In Focus - Andrew Modisett E-election With VMI CR’s MOSCOW, Oct 26:'A scribbled Kissinger's Speech note wrapped in a plastic bag was found VMI homepage. Cadets will be able in the pocket of Lt. Capt. Dmitri by Magnus Nordenman by Evan Szymanski to go on the web and find this site Kolesnikov on the sunken Russian Caliet News Editor to cast their vote sometime next Calitt News Writer nuclear submarine Kursk Wednesday as The VMI College Republi­ week. Multiple votes will be hin­ It was early on a Thursday divers made a rislg' attempt to recover cans will get a jump-start on the up­ dered by the fact that cadets who morning when cadets received the dead. The note said that 23 crew coming presidential election this choose to vote must first enter their word that Henry Kissinger’s members were still alive in a rear com­ year. The CR’s headed by Mike VMI computer account id. promised CTT speech was can­ partment of the submarine without pos­ Zanetti, ’02, will hold a mock elec­ ‘‘This is not to register ca­ celled. The cadets were obvi­ sibility of escape. All 118 crew mem­ tion sometime next week. dets in order for us to see how they ously vexed, asking questions bers perished on the submarine, and a “We really want to be in­ vote. We are simply doing this so such as "Do you think we have government commission is considering volved in this election and having no one will vote several times,” to march practice parade now?” three possible explanations for the ex­ this opportunity for a mock elec­ Zanetti said. and “Does this mean we have plosion of the sub. Russian officials are tion really gives us a great chance With the real election just CQ?” The rumours were flying fairiy certain that the Kursk collided with at hearing what cadets in barracks weeks away political debates in the inside the barracks and no offi­ another submarine, an account that most think about the presidential candi­ “X” as well as in the classroom on cial explanation to the cancella­ theorists discount Other theories are that dates,” Zanetti explained. the VMI post start to heat up. tion of the annual speech was the engines in the toipedo room malfimc- Unlike more traditional Zanetti said, ‘‘Based on the given by the VMI administration. tioned and that the sub hit an unexploded mock election this one will be held reactions I have seen to the presi­ The American News, usu­ World War T\vo mine. over the Internet. The CR’s have dential debates I would guess that ally expedient in alerting the pub­ worked together with the VMI in­ we will probably see a Republican' lic of such tragedies as a 26 O a: A third Annual Report formation services and have linked majority among the cadets who Backstreet Boy’s hangnail, did on School Safety finds that the percent­ the mock election page from the vote in the mock election.” not yet have any information on age of high school students who reported the former Secretary of State’s Personally, I am not interested in the canying a gun to school has declined this by Magnus Nordenman heart attack that occurred the day economic theories behind it all. 1 want year to7percent fiom 12percent in 1993. f t before. On October 25 the Nobel Cabet News Editor to know how to run a company and The report also says that school deaths The Hap’s at "The I Peace Prize recipient was brought Andrew Modisett, ’01, this year’s S- how to manage money,” Modisett said. have dropped to 34 from a high of 49 in This weekend in addition to name from the early ‘60’s. Griffin to the Weill Cornell Medical Cen­ 1 Captain, came to this school with the ide­ He also has a somewhat 1995-19%. The amount of violent crime being an open house will be the chemically darkens his skin and ter of New York Presbyterian als and dreams that many new cadets have, unique outlook on VMI as a school. has also dropped from a rate of 144 per second fall reunion weekend: The travels and works throughout the Hospital after suffering a small "1 was one of those guys that “ Sometimes 1 can’t believe 1,000 students to 101 per 1,000 students. Alumni Association will honor the still segregated South in order to heart attack. Famous for his ne­ came out of high school and wanted to do the level of stupidity of college age Attorney General Janet Reno says that Classes of, 1955,1965, and 1975 on learn better about discrimiiiation in • gotiating, his resume includes a the army thing and VMI looked like tlie best people trying to interact in an environ­ t h ^ numbers’are still too high! Reno October 27-28. Also, don’t forget the “Jim Crow” South. treaty in Vietnam, trade agree­ option to do it in,” Modisett explained. ment that requires more that the mini­ claims that part of the problem is a lack to “fall back” for daylight savings ments in China, arms accords in Later in his cadetship he earned mal effort,” he explained. However, of domestic support. time. The Corps of Cadets will be the Soviet Union during-his time a three-year scholarehip ftom the US army Modisett can also find spots of light at making its second corps trip to the as Secretary of State and National and he is now preparing for the job of being the Institute. “My rack for example,” ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, Oct. 26: VMI’s Theatre will present Security Advisor in the Nxion ad­ a 2"^ Lt after the short months left before he explained. Following abloody street battle between football game against Appalachian Neil Simon’s comedy. The Odd State University in Boone, North ministration, and mediation of he will graduate next May with a degree in Being the S-1 Capt. he is supporters of veteran political socialist Couple on November 1, 2, 3, and 4 Carolina on November 4, 2000. the rocks and rubber bullets of Economics and Business. tasked with a variety of assignments Laurent Gbagdo and those of his oppo­ at 8:00 p.m., and November 5 at The Appalachian State team is third angry Arabs and Israelis. “I really would like to get into every day of the week. Not only is he nent AUasane Ouattara that left ten people 2:00 p.m. on the 400 Level of in the Southern Conference with a Kissinger is also the author armor but I don’t know if they will give in charge of making sure that the guard dead, Gbagdo was sworn in as president Lejeune Hall. Tickets will be $5 for 2 - 1 record overall. VMI is last in author of several books on diplo­ it to me,” Moddisett said. teams run smoothly he is also ulti­ of the Ivoty Coast The ceremony comes Adults, $3 for Students and Sr. the conference with a record of 1 - macy and US contemporary poli­ Modisett has his own views mately for the accountability of the only a day after protestors joined mili- Citizens, Cadets will be admitted 4. Upperclass cadets will be able tics. There is no statement yet as of his major and where it should be, Corps. During Cadre week he is, also taiy forces in helping oust former Prime for free. Reservations for these to take a free weekend if they at­ to when and if his appearance taken in the future. functioned as the regimental liaison to Minister and military strongman Robert shows may be made by calling 540- tend the game. will be rescheduled. He is ex­ “I think economics sucks. I the Cadet Counseling Staff. Guei from office. The day before, 464-7389 or by sending e-mail to pected to pull through and be re­ "Basically 1 am the spokesmen from both groups went o think we need a real business major [email protected] leased in a few days. Commandant’s Office gopher,” Modi.sett national television to urge people to stay The Annual Marine Corps rather than just a concentration on busi­ ness built into the economics degree. said of his job. calm and that Ouattara and Gbagdo were Marathon took place in Washing­ The final film in the “New meeting to solve the crisis. Gen Guei ton D.C. last Sunday, Oct 22. Sev­ South Film Series” is Black Like seized power in December in a militaiy eral members of the VMI commu­ Me (1964). This film, which will be coup that shattered the counQy’s reputa­ nity took advantage of the beauti­ Regimental Training Schedule shown in the Truman Room of ful race day weather and partici­ tion for stability. Preston Library at 7:30 p.m. on No­ pated in the run. First Classmen vember 6, is based on the real-life Terry Li and Luke Pernotto, Sec­ -This schedule, as always, is subject to change- JERUSALEM, Oct 26: The Is­ experiences of a white journalist, raeli Defense Forces said Thursday that ond Classman Nichole Ford, and John Howard Griffin, as described a Israeli army unit have arrested a 20- Col. Francis Bush all completed the in a best-sellinig book of the same year-old Palestinian who is suspected of race. Monday, October 30 participating in the mob killing of two CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORMS Israeli soldiers earlier this month. Under interrogation the suspect admitted to BRC: Personal Inspection kicking the body of an Israeli soldier before it was thrown out of the window M il Duty: Personal Workout/Intramurals, Rat Challenge of a Palestinian police station in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The killing was one of the bloodiest events in almost a CORRECTION!! I\iesday, October 31 month ofviolence that has left 133people dead, most of them Arabs. The Isr^li CTT: Guest Speaker for Second Class amiy also said that they have aircsted M il Duty: GP, Rat Study Hall other subjects and are currently interro­ gating them. In the last week's issue of The Cadet a few mistakes managed to sneak their way into article "Ober CAPECANAVERAL, Fla., Oa Wednesday, November 1 26: NASA pushed back their expected Spe^ On Socrates". The Cadet wishes to correct M il Duty: Personal Workout/Intramurals, Rat Challenge date to ^e v e soil from Mare from2005 the following: until at least 2011, acknowledging the severity of the programs recent failures. The goal of the mission is to bring back Thursday, November 2 soil from Mars, and NASA is going to CTT: Practice Parade take a long time in preparing the mis­ Socrates never published any works as was inferred sion so that the odds of success are in the article. Socrates' Dialouge was written by M il Duty: GP, Rat Study Hall greater. NAS Ahad originally planned to do one or two Mare missions evety two Plato. \ yeare, when Mars and Earth are favor­ ably aligned. NASA is taking a more Friday, November 3 cautious approach due to the harsh fail Dr. Rose Mary Sheldon was referred to as LTC M il Duty: Retreat Parade ure of the Mare Pathfinder and the Mare Sheldon. She holds the rank of full Colonel. Climate Orbiter and the Mars Polar Lander, both of which were lost when they reached their taiget earlier this year. Saturday, November 4 M il Duty: Corps Trip All briefs are compiled The Cadet wishes to apologize for these mistakes from reports by the and hopes that no injury or inconvenience has come Washington Post. from them! October 27, 2000 T h e C a d e t Page 6

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KEITH ROCCO Nationally Acclaimed Historical Artist

Presenting his new signed release “THE LIONS OF THE HOUR” (VMI Cadets at the Battle of New Market)

IN PERSON

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Saturday, October 28 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

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October 27, 2000 T h e C a d e t Page 7 A&L Briefs VMI Theatre Performs Historical, This Week and Next Narrative Artist HOUSTON (Reuters) - A The Odd Couple weightlifting injury suffered by to Appear former Playboy Playmate Anna by Jackie Tugman Dcominn Events Nicole Smith is not serious enough Cadet A&L W riter Copty '02, Luke Pemotto ’01, Daren to force a mistrial in her lawsuit Williams ’03 and Col. Francis Bush. Press Release- Acclaimed as one seeking half of her late 90-year-old VMI Theater’s second pro­ The two Pigeon sisters from the upstairs of America’s most respected historical art­ husband’s fortune, the judge in the duction of the year “The Odd Couple” apartment, Cecily and Gwendolyn ists painting today, Keith Rocco, of Tradi­ case ruled on Wednesday. Probate by Neil Simon will be showing in played by Jackie Tugman ’02 and Bree tion Studios in Woodstock, VA, will make Friday October 27th Judge Mike Wood rejected a mistrial Lejeune hall from the 1“ through the 5"' Ann Adams ‘04 attempt to spice up the a special public appearance at Original motion by Smith’s lawyers after day­ of November. Wednesday through Sat­ two bachelors love lives. They become Frameworks Art & Antique Gallery in Vanilla Ice @ Jaxx, Springfield long testimony from doctors who urday night the show starts at 8pm and enamored of Felix’s sensitivity and vul­ Lexington, Saturday, Oct 28 from 9:00- Slipknot ©Nightclub 9:30, D.C. said she was well enough to attend the Sunday matinee begins at 2pm. nerability and offer him refuge in their 1:00 a.m. to offer a new release entitled the trial. “It’s her choice not to be Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for apartment after Oscar fmally kicks him “The Lions of the Hour,” depicting the Shaggy The Boathouse Norfolk here. 1 think she's able to be here," senior citizens and students. Cadets get out. VMI cadets at the Battle of New Market Wood said. “I can’t declare a mis­ in free. Shawn Fisher says, “It’s been Rocco will offer the public a signed trial based on this evidence.” Smith, The play will be done “in-the- really hard trying to get this play to­ 17 X 22 inch fine art print of the historic 32, has been in the hospital the past round,” meaning the audience will be gether in such little time.” The cast had encounter which took pLxe May 15,1864, Saturday October 28th two weeks since a 10-pound dumb­ on all four sides of the stage. Playing only three weeks to prepare for this as well as signed and numbered artist’s Trauls Rllison @ Outback Lodge, bell fell off a cocktail bar and on to the lead rolls of Oscar Madison and show because of VMI theatre’s first proofs. He has also made an equal num­ her hand while she was exercising Felix Ungar, the two polar opposite production last month “The Lighter ber of special edition prints available to Charlottesuille on the floor of her residence at 3 a.m. roommates, are Shawn Fisher ’00 and Side of Love and Marriage.” Fisher and VMI Alumni through the Alumni Office. Even though X-rays showed no frac­ Kyle Kramer’01. Oscar, the divorced, Copty both participated in that produc­ He will be joined on Oct 28 by -local art ture, she said she was in great pain. broke, and sloppy one allows Felix, his tion as well. historian and author. Bob Driver. recently separated, meticulous, and Chosen by the Cadets for Rocco’s work can be found in ev­ Sunday October 29th LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. tense friend move in with him. The play this year’s second production, The ery major collection of historical art in the teen pop idol Britney Spears is still focuses on their everyday ordeals of liv­ “Odd Couple” theatrical performance United States, including the Pentagon, Hootie and the Blowfish @ Nightclub 9:30, D.C. a virgin and is some way off being ing together and their constant abilities first showed in New York in 1965 with National Park Service, Andrew Mellon A 1 Oreen Consti­ ready to settle down and marry, she to get on each other’s nerves. Because Walter Matthau and Art Carney. A Foundation, National Guard Heritage Se­ insisted on Thursday. The 18-year- Oscar is so sloppy Felix is constantly movie followed with Matthau and Jack ries, and numerous private collections. tution Hall, D.C. old pop sensation, who took the picking up after him and because Felix Lemmon and then a television series Uniforms Magazim proclaimed him an world charts by storm with her hits is so uptight Oscar is constantly an­ with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. artist “in (he tradition of Remingotn and “Baby, one more time” and “Oops! noyed by his friend’s actions. Their The play will be showing in Detaille.” His work has been featured on (I did it again),” told Britain’s tab­ poker playing friends that attempt to Lejeune Hall from Wednesday till Sun­ the covers of American History Illustrated, Friday November 3rd loid Daily Star she still has lots of mediate between the two are Speed, day and is a guaranteed gutbuster for Civil War Illustrated, America 5r Civil Wbr, growing up to do before consummat­ Roy, Murray and Vinnie played by Jake all who attend. Strategy and Tactics, Virginia's Civil War, Johhny Mat this @ the Landmark ing a relationship. ’’The virginity and Reenactor's Journal. Among his no­ Thatre, Richmond issue...it’s a personal decision and it table prints are ‘To the Last Round, the reflects how I feel right now about 21'* Ohio at Chickamauga,” ‘The Stone­ T h e ClarRs Trax, myself,” she said. “There are so wall—^Jackson at Manassas” and “Defense C h arlottes-ville many emotions involved that I of Little Round Top by the Twentieth would like to be able to wait until I Maine,” which stands on permanent dis­ know I’m with the right person and Rusted Root Grooves On play as a wayside exhibit on the Gettysburg I’m married.” Britney, 18, is cur­ Battlefield. Saturday November 4th rently going out with fellow pop star For further information, call Origi­ by Sean Griffis Justin Timberlake of U.S. band nal Frameworks Art & Antique Gallery, Blue Cult @ Joxx, Sp^i'^gRel'J Cadet A&L W riter NSync, but Britain’s tabloids have “90’s” band that leans to the left.. One North Main Street, at 464-6464. Superdrag @ Trax, Charlottesville tried hard to link her romantically The band’s song Send Me On to Prince William. Since 1990 Rusted Root has My Way has become their most popu­ been delivering their crowd lar song, the one people TORONTO (Reuters) - pleasing earthy music to wait for at concerts. Send Ontario’s Attorney-General will try the masses. Based out of Me on My Way as well as Sunday November 5th to prevent U.S. rapper Eminem Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, several of their other hit Music Trivia Blues Traveler @ Trax, Charlottesville (news - web sites) from performing Rusted Root is comprised songs are found on Rusted at a concert in Toronto on Thursday of six talented young mu­ Root’s first album with For October 29th-November 4th following a complaint that the sicians. Many who have Mercury Records, When I 1 ^ Courtesyofvvwwv.cstone.net musician’s lyrics promote violence heard the band play live or Woke. Their other albums 1998-'John Michael Montgom­ against women. Attorney-General on recording know that are Cruel Sun, Evil Ways, ery raises over $14,000 for the Jessa­ Jim Flaherty told reporters on their sound is unlike any Live, Remember, and their mine Humane Society at his Putt for Wednesday that provincial lawyers other. The multi instru­ latest titled Rusted Root. Paws golf tournament and concert. “We are examining ways to keep the mental music weaves a I had the pleasure have a moral obligation to take care of Top Ten Box Office Hits trouble-prone U.S. star out of thick fabric from Latin, Af­ of hearing the band at these homeless animals,” Montgomery Canada, including asking the federal rican, soul, and rock Washington and Lee says. “After all, we domesticated immigration authorities for help. threads. Interestingly, the P-'JR:,) J’od+ University’s pavilion this them.” 1. MeeUhsJPargnts Eminem, whose real name is band also works with many past week. I must admit, 1998 - Shock-rock glam band 2.Bsdazzkd Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is slated charitable organizations, the band puts on quite a Marilyn Manson kicks off its highly to appear as part of the “Anger Man­ and environmental groups show. The stage was littered with vari­ anticipated Mechanical Animals tour in 3. RgmembgLlhejatans agement Tour,” along with rappers such as Greenpeace. Links to sites for ous instruments, all of which were bril­ Kansas City, Mo., without incident. 4. Pay it Fqrw^d Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach at these different" liantly incorpo­ Civic leaders from Syracuse, N.Y., groups can be found 5. iheJLeggnioLDmnlmMaster Toronto’s SkyDome stadium. The rated to produce however, immediately begin raising 6. Thg Cpntepder musician has been criticized for his on the band’s website a heady mixture objections to the scheduled concert in often homophobic and misogynistic aaw.ni5tedrpSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozz Fest ’96. Rios Rapper Paris is 33. Singer S.A. Martinez of 311 is 30. Actress Winona Ryder is house that O.J. Simpson bought for had been directing the heavy post-show 29. his mother is heading for the auc­ traffic when a motorist quickly Oct. 30: Singer Grace Slick is 61. Singer Otis Williams of The Tempta­ tion block. The sheriff’s department changed lanes and struck him. tions is 59. Actor Henry Winkler is 55. Actor Harry Hamlin is 49. Actor Charles has posted a notice announcing plans Win A Free 1994 - Wilbert Harrison diesMartin of Smith is 47. Actor Kevin Poliak is 42. Singer Joey Belladonna of An­ to sell the two-story home at a pub­ a stroke in Spencer, N.C. He was 65. thrax is 40. Singer-musician Jerry DeBorg of Jesus Jones is 37. Singer-musician lic auction on Nov. 30. The house is The R&B singer’s version “Kansas Gavin Rossdale of Bush is 33. Actress Nia Long is 30. in O.J. Simpson’s name and is be­ City” hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 1959. Oct. 31: Actor David Ogden Stiers (“M.A.S.H.") is 58. Actress Sally ing sold to help pay off a judgment In 1969, he had a top 40 hit with “Let’s Kirkland is 56. Singer Kinky Friedman is 56. Musician Larry Mullen of U2 is he owes to the guardianship of his Calzone! Work Together.” 39. Actor Dermot Mulroney is 37. Musician Mikkey Dee of Motorhead is 37. two children, according to the Want to win a free calzone from our very own 1982 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: Actor Rob Schneider is 36. Musician Adrock of the Beastie Boys is 34. Rapper sheriff’s notice. Simpson bought the X? All you have to do is be the first one to answer this “Who Can It Be Now?” Men at Work. Vanilla Ice is 32. Singer Linn Berggren of Ace of Base is 30. Actor Eddie Kaye house for his mother, Eunice following question and e-mail your answer to The song is the 12th No. 1 single to Thomas (“American Pie”) is 20. Simpson, 79, in the late 1970s when Gannoni^[email protected] or talk to him directly. You pose a question and the first of two by Nov. 1: Singer Lyle Lovett is 43. Musician Eddie MacDonald of the Alarm he was playing football for the San need to have hard evidence like from a magazine, Men at Work. is 41. Singer Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers is 38. Singer-musician Francisco 49ers reliable web page etc. 1978 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: Mags Furuholmen of A-ha is 38. Musician Rick Allen of Def Leppard is 37. “Hot Child in the City,” Nick Gilder. Rapper Willie D of the Geto Boys is 34. Actress Toni Collette is 28. Actress HAILEY, Idaho (AP) - The The song takes 20 weeks from the time Jenny McCarthy is 28. Musician Andrew Gonzales of Reel Big Fish is 28. 13-year marriage of Bruce Willis This week’s question: How many alumni have been it enters the Hot 100 to reach No. 1, Nov. 2: Musician Keith Emerson of Emerson,-Lake and Palmer is 56. and Demi Moore is officially over. awarded with the medal of honor longer than any single before it. Singer k.d. lang is 39. Musician Bobby Dali of Poison is 37. Rapper Prodigy of Citing irreconcilable differences, the 1965 - Queen Elizabeth presents Mobb Deep is 26. actors’ divorce was filed last week the Beatles with MBE’s at Buckingham Nov. 3: Actress-comedian Roseanne is 48. Actress Kathy Kinney (‘The at a courthouse near Sun Valley. The Palace, London. Drew Carey Show”) is 47. Actress Kate Capshaw is 47. Comedian Dennis Miller two separated in 1998. Willis and 1963 - Natalie Merchant, at one is 47. Singer Adam Ant is 46. Actor Dolph Lundgren is 41. Moore lived on a $6 million estate Last Week's question; Is swimming coach time the vocalist for the band 10,000 Nov. 4: Former CBS news anchorman Walter Cronkite is 84. Actor Art in Hailey with their three young Arnold Joyce a former Navy Seal? Sorry to say Maniacs, is bom in Jamestown, NY. Carney is 82. Actress Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 70. Ac­ daughters. The children still attend but coach Joyce is not a former Na vy Seal but he 1955 - No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: tress Loretta Swit (“M.A.S.H.”) is 63. Singer-musician Chris Difford of Squeeze school there. did earn three degres from Springfield College, “Autumn Leaves,” Roger Williams is 46. Pianist Yanni is 46. Actor Ralph Macchio is 38. Actor Matthew Indiana University and VPI and was on the swim­ McConaughey is 31. Rapper-producer Sean “Puffy” Combs (Puff Daddy (news ming team as an undergraduate. Info from Yahoo.com - web sites)) is 31. Singer Shawn Rivera of Az Yet is 29. Courtesy of the AP ^ '♦u .f**,^

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