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units of credit to 14 before the Comp It by Geoff Strage 1. Will there be enough resources to of here quickly" and the student's was suggested that a compromise could Newspeak Staff teach these properly, and will students academic attitudes might be respon­ be found between the flexlblllty end rigi­ forego other courses for these extra sible for their taking the absolute bare At the end of last term a very Important dity of the WPI academic program A requirements? minimum core courses needed In order meeting took place that involved the professor from the Civil Engineering 2. How can a lacking In basic science to graduate. Students and faculty ques­ shaping of WPl's whole academic struc­ Department said he would like to see at knowledge be determined? tioned the need for a new requirement or ture. The meeting was a "Think Tank" least a requirement of six basic science 3. Should the need for more basic organized by the Committee on Aca­ a mandatory POP. Also, the resources courses. It was said that it was a shame sciences warrant a new requirement, or available, feedback from WPI Plan gra­ demic Policy Despite a low student that the plan needed "patching up", and should the student's academic advisor turnout of about twenty-five students duates, and more appealing courses that It might be better to completely alter suggest the taking of certain science were questioned for their feaslblllty. The (about 1% of the student body) about the WPI approach to education. A courses? students and faculty agreed that they sixty or seventy faculty members at­ chemistry professor said that "We do 4. Does the advising system at WPI tended and many excellent Ideas were wanted to Intensify the atmosphere of very well in the teaching process ... but really work effectively? inquiry and endeavor. Students must expressed. The fundamental idea be­ we don't have enough basic knowledge: 5. Are the academic resources avail­ hind the meeting was to encourage learn the basics of thefr own fields but the Comp doesn't cover enough. Maybe, able at WPI being underutll1.1ed? maybe they should also educate them­ everybody to air their own views and however, we should Juste be learning to 6. Is there enough lnterdF.;>artmental selves In the basics of many fields ideas about changes to ~he WPI Plan. learn so we don't need a big body of Interaction? The first suggestion was that there knowledge.'' 7. What Is the outsid•l credibility of the For the attending WPI community, should be a new natural science degree Plan? decided compromises will be made If requirement involving five compulsory The strength of the program here lies changes occur. A remodelling of the natural sc!e!lf'.e course~ in order to make with the degree requirements. But with All of these questions were brought up Plan would mean changes in flexibility, our education more well-rounded, as an Increase In science requirements and each warrants a discussion In itself. technical literacy, and the breadth and well as an increase in the number of arise several questions: Every undergraduate wants to "get out depth of knowledge loamed.

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by Annamaria Diaz tha faculty and students had a very Competency. There is also a correlation Newspeak Staff satisfactory exam this time but he and between completlng the MOP or at least the other professors wish more students getting a good start on it w ith passing Mechanical Engineering Competency had passed. He thought the operation of the Comp. A student who has not started exams are given in various sub-areas. the elCam went smoothly. Students are this project puts himself/herself in a very This includes design, thermal fluids, and apparently preparing well for the psy­ difficult position materials. The Competency Boards usu­ chological end but not always for the The M.E. Department Is trying to ally consist of two professors from the technical end. minimize the traumatic experience of student's sub-area and one from an­ Competency Exams In Mechanical the Competency They want the exam to other sub-area. Engineering are individually tailored for be an opportunity for the student to The Department had a 51% AC and each student The Department feels this show the faculty what he/she has com­ 13% AD rate this past January This is an variety of exams enables the student to petence in. They feel they are getting Improvement over last year. Statistics show his/her level of competence. This away from the trauma to where the for each sub-group of mechanical engi­ is viewed as an asset of the WPI Plan. If students are showing what they have neering are not available. therefore it everyone were given the same elCam, gained. cannot be determined how the sub­ there would be a1endency to treat it as a Professor Zwlep feels additional pre­ areas compared with each other. comprehensive instead of a competency paration is needed. This includes devel­ Professor Donald N. Zwiep, the Head exam. oping the ability to speak confidently on of the Mechanical Engineering Depart a subject matter. Many classes now ment, provided the following informa­ Professor Zwiep feels that a student require more work of an oral nature. This tion regarding M.E. Comps. He said should take the exam but once and atthe is where the Qualifying Projects come there was no feeling that any sub-area Donald N. Zwlep. optimum time A student who has 12 in. The MOP forces the student mt6 a did better than the others. He feels that - L. Leung units is not necessarily ready for the different kind of learning situation. J.P. Nightclub on the high seas?

by Greg Doerschler Boston, that would be possible. the boat alcohol consumption. People were a­ and that people would not be comfor­ Newspeak Staff which is being considered has an 1100 gainst utilizing school buses for trans­ table on it. "I felt that most people don't Amidst a degree of differing opinions. person capacity, but plans call for only portation, so the use of coaches was want 1t that way," Pouliopoulos re­ the Junior class officers working to· filling it to about 600 persons to ensure proposed. Alcohol may be brought onto marked of the boat cruise. He admits gether with Soccomm have tentatively adequate room The boat has three the coaches, but not on the boat. The that the cruise idea had much support in decided to hold this year's Junior Prom decks. one of which Is open The open bars on the boat have prices which are its initial stages, but that a lot of this nightclub on a boat in Boston Harbor. deck can be used in good weather, but is competitive with area bars. A hand initial support was due to the novelty of The decision is contingent upon the not included In the 600 person estimate stamp system Is utilized upon boarding the idea. being something new 10 try, resolution of several factors which have which the class officers are working the boat to Identify those of age for the and the fact that the event was so far not yet been worked out The junior with The boat cruise would last about purpose of purchasing alcohol. Cur­ away. "As the time went on ..• ell I heard class officers have scheduled a class three hours. and would include a band rently, the availability of the boat on the was no ... from everyone that I talked meeting for this Thursday at which point with a dance floor, and two bars. Ticket night desired is in question, along with to," Poullopoulos notes He acknow­ those Juniors present will elect a new prices for the entire evening including concerns about inadequate set-up time. ledges lhat the idea will be appealing to J P. chairperson to replace James Pou­ bussing would remain at $6/couple. The 600 person figure for the boat Is the some people and that It would be liopoulos, who resigned from that posi­ The dance cruise Idea was introduced average which a J.P nightclub draws, attended if held, but felt that it would not tion last week. by Junior class president Jack N.cker­ somewhat less than Harrington's night­ be popular among fraternities, who The proposal which has been ex­ son, and was popular with the class club capacity. If there 1s a greater traditionally attend nightclubs in large plored by the class officers for the past officers. An open Informational meeting demand for tickets, raising the limit groups. few months would involve bussing peo­ was held last December by the class would be considered, especially when As for reasons for his res1gnallon, ple Into Boston for the Saturday even· officers to present the proposal and gain weather predictions ere known to de­ Pouliopoulos stated that he had 'no ing nightclub. and holding the event on a feedback Response to the idea was termine utilization of the open deck. animosity toward any of the class offi­ boat The rest of the J. P weekend events favorable, although several questions Disagreement over the desirability of cers for the decision that they made, • would remain unchanged, except that were raised voicinq concerns which a J.P. boat cruise led to the resignation but felt that If he retained the position quad activities would end earlier in the needed to be dealt with. Shortly there­ of J.P. chairperson James Pouhopoulos he would be more of a hypocrite and afternoon. after, a survey was mailed to all Juniors. Pouhopoulos stated that he was ori­ hurt rather than help the affair He feels Saturday evening activities would be­ Of the 12% who returned the survey, ginally against the idea of a boat cruise that the class officers are capable and gin with the bus rides into Boston. Buses over 2/3 favored the idea, and the class and tried to come to terms with It, but are "doing a thorough JOb 'handling the leaving WPI would be staggered so that officers decided to pursue It. The largest that the idea kept striking him &s wronQ situation Pouhopoulos 1s also critloal of If anyone wished to arrive early In issues of concern were busslng and He thouaht that the boat was too small (continued to page 5) Page 2 NEWSPEAK Tunday, February 8, 1983 (~ _____E_di_To_R_iA_l ______) (~_____ L_ E_T_TE_R_S______J Bottle Bill Blues An important job To the Editor: necessary steps to achieve our goals. The position of Class Representative These goals should not only include It has only been effective a mere three weeks, yet there are already is not to be taken lightly. As a represen­ leaving a meanlngful Impression

on Capital Hill by Neil Su/I/van 7. The Project Center Is Newspeak Staff A. the middle of a project. Lately there have been accusations B. the building above the copy center. by Mark Skinner The Independent Truckers Associa­ that the WPI community Is apathetic and C. a daycare center for wayward Newspeak Staff tion, claiming a membership of 100,000 uninformed. This situation Is disgusting. students. Budget debates began on Capital Hill operators, went on strike last week, It Is more than disgusting; it is intoler­ D. a halfway house for unwed project after President Reagan submitted his protesting new gas and truck taxes ab1e. You yourself may be a violator of partners. $849 billion budget. It calls for an prooosed by Reagan Consumers have the worst kind. Therefore, this test has (~ ______N_E_w_s_B_R_i_Ef_s ______) (~ _____f_R_O_M_T_~_E_c_l_o_s_ET ______)

been only mildly affected due to ample increase in the deficit as well as defense been developed to quiz your knowledge supplies already available in stores and 8. Happy Hour is a place to have a good spending, and is meeting stiff oppo­ of the WPI community There are fifteen and substantial non-compliance by ITA time if you are: s1t1on - from both parties on the hill. multiple choice identifications below members. Tension is running high be­ A. 20 or over Vice President George Bush uavelled Give yourself points for every correct tween strikers and non-strikers and 2 B. 40 or over to Europe to begin the START (S1rateglc answer, and subtract 1 point for each several hundred attacks on truc1

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(continued from page 2) words Influence any decisions you have to make. Words are a temporary thing it was. without foundation They are only Well, I've run off at the mouth long names for Ideas Let ideas be your guide enough. To practice a bit of what I'm I don't care what you decide about preaching, let me tell you exactly what anything, 1ust as long as you know why ... I'm saying Don't tet someone else's you're dec1d1ng that way ~.:...------P ge 4 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, February 8, 1983 An exploration of Red Cross Blood Drive

by Skip Will1oms man's progress Is quite humorous, by Robert Eiermann Ing to work afterwards. the employee's Newspeak Staff visitors are treated to an interesting look News Editor productivity is usually down. 111 October of 1982, Walt Disney at the projects GM is currently working The American Red Cross visited WPI People desiring to give blood undergo Productions fulfilled one of its foun­ on 1n the Transcenter. last Wednesday through Friday to ob­ a health screening. Blood tests are der's final dreams The EPCOT Center On the western half of EPCOT directly tain needed blood. In an Interview with administrated and a health question­ was opened at the through Communicore West is the Kraft Newspeak, Head Nurse Kay McDavv1tt naire is filled out. Those people who complex In Orlando. Florida. The odd exhibit "" Within "The Land" said she expected 125 pints of blood per would be refused on a permanent basis acronym EPCOT, stands for Experi­ are three quite different attractions The day. Mrs McDavvltt said that now Is the (Permanent Deferral) for the sake of mental Prototype Community of To­ first is found In the Harvest Theatre and time t•) "stock up" on this lifP-sustainlng their health include heart attack, stroke, morrow. This project was one of the last 1s a film entitled "Symbiosis" detailing liquid She said that drives held when epileptic, and diabetic victims. For the that Disney started himself and has man's partnership with his environment. school is in session are the times of sake of the blood recipient, people who undergone a number of changes since The second attraction is called "Listen highest yield. The dangerous times of have hAd hepatitus or cancer are per­ then. EPCOT was ori~lnally conceived to the Land" and takes visitors on a ride the year occur in the summer or during manently deferred. Pregnant women or as a futuristic community where people through something of a "llvlng Christmas break, when students, the people who have had major surgery would live and interact with new tech­ Laboratory" where there are different primary blood donors, are not congre­ within the previous 6 months are put on nology, but as it stands now. It's a more environments and different methods of gated in one focused location. temporary deferral because their blood or less "world's fair" type of park where farming. The third attraction Is the The ditticult part of organizing a blood levels are low People who have had new technology Is introduced to the Kitchen Kabaret where representatives drive is the booking. "Salespeople" go to malaria, blood transfusions, or tooth people. of the different food groups sing about schools and companies to try to gain extractions, antibiotic injections or vac­ This past Intersession, a group from nutrition In a more than humorous lnterest. Promotions include publlcity cines for mL•mps, polio, or rabies are WPI visited the Center and explored the presentation. Just beyond the Land Is technological and social aspects of Kodak's Journey Into Imagination. EPCOT. The trip was Inspired by Philip Inside this pavilion are two exhibits (a Pearson's IOP of last year, entitled third Is to open soon). The first Is the "Disney's New World· EPCOT" and was "Image Works" which Is actually just a put together by Professor Charles He­ big playground of the futtJre where fight, venthal of the Humanities Department. color. sound. music, and a great deal It's purpose was to see how the work more are utilized to the amusement of going on at EPCOT could tie in with the visitor. The other attraction Is a fllm future WPI project work Whether or not called "Magic Journeys" which is an this goal was fully realized remains to be excellent 3-0 film. seen; however, the work going on at All that has been described so far Is EPCOT is nonetheless fascinating. only one part of EPCOT called Future World. There is another part that has not The EPCOT Center seems to be a yet been mentioned and that is Worid technological showplace. Most of the Showcase. Within World Showcase are pavillons are sponsored by major cor­ nine pavilions. each of which represent a porations and show ott the latest In different country. The countries technical wizardry. The first thing a represented Include the United States, visitor to EPCOT sees upon his arrival is Mexico, China, Germany, Italy, Japan. a giant, 1&-story, geodesic sphere. Not France, the United Kingdom, and only Is this structure a marvel of modern Canada. Each pavilion otters some architecture, but It also houses Bell flavor of that country through gift shops System's . A ride and restaurants. For example, In Italy, throughout the sphere traces the history one can dine at Alfredo's of Rome, or In of communication from the time of the Germany, there Is a continuous caveman to present day and beyond. Oktoberfest, or In the United States, one Red Cro•• pe,.on,,.I wait on eager - Larry Leung. Extending from the Spaceship Earth are can pick up a fast food burger. the east and west sections of donors. Commlmicora. Communicore. which In some of the World Showcase has many sponsors, Is a potpourri of pavilions. there are film presentations of and tax incentives. Major donating or­ also put on temporary deferral. activities which allows for direct some of the aspects of that country. ganizations In the Worcester area In­ Donors range from the ages of 17-65. interaction between visitors and the Both China and Canada offer clude most Worcester colleges. Norton Minors need parental permission and technology presented In the areas of spectacular films in Circle-Vision 360 Company, Wyman-Gordan Company. people of age 65 can donate only If they computers. energy, and information. format. France also otters a fine film of Morgan Construction, and Riley-Stoker have previously donated. and have doc­ Directly adjacent to Communicore much of the French scenery. In Mexico. Company. The Red Cross Is e.xperi­ tor's permission. East Is the Universe of Energy. there Is a ride detailing much of that enclng some difficulty In getting these The Chapter House of the American Presented by Exxon, this pavilion country's history and culture. Perhaps firms to contribute. This is due primarily Red Cross is located on Harvard Street. houses a "travelling theatre" which the best presentation In the World to the poor economy - In order to Worcester. The Red Cross Headquar~ shows an informative look at the energy Showcase Is found In the United States donate blood, a'l employee must take an ters are on Belmont Street In Worcester of today, how It was created yesterday, pavilion and is called, "The American ho1Jr of company time. and upon return- and how It will be used tomorrow. The Adventure." This show combines music. most interesting feature of this pavilion motion pictures. and audlo-animatronlc Is found on Its exterior, rather than its figures in a presentation that Just has to Interior On Its roof are hundreds of be seen. The figures seem to come alive photovoltaic cells which capture the and "act". It's Incredible. Solution sun's rays and supply the primary The Disney people have outdone source of power for the ride within. themselves with EPCOT, which Is still to the Across the plaza from the Universe of growing. There are more pavilions Energy Is a large wheel-shaped building planned for the future in both Future Crossword Puzzle which Is General Motors· World of World and World Showcase This new Motion. ~ is Spaceship Earth, the world created by Walt Disney I World of Motion also traces a very Productions does not actually fulfill its important part of man's history and that original conceptloTI, but Its founder is transportation. Although the view of would still be proud.

WPl-Mitre Space Shuttle EARN OVER $1000 A MONTH Project update And Open The Door To A

The Projects Office has developed a the WPl-Mltre Steering Committee, Bright Engineering Future. list of 160 students who are Interested In headed by Prof. Fred Looft, Electrical doing projects connected with the de­ Engineering Department at WPI, wlll velopment of a eorles of scientific ex­ have a table and some materials to periments to fly on the June 1985 Space handout on Project Information and How many corporations would be willing to pay you over $1000 a month Shuttle Mission. Academic Planning Day. February 16, during your Junior and senior years Just so you'd join the company after The WPl-Mltre Steering Committee 1983. Project information will be avail­ graduation? Under a special Navy program we're doing just that. It's called has had several meetings to determine able from 1'. 00 to ::!:00 p.m. In Alden the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate-College Program. And under it, how students will be selected for par­ Memorial Hall on Project Information you'll not only get great pay during your junior and senior years. but after ticipation in the program, and how the Day graduation you'll receive a year of valuable graduate-level training that is not 1/3 unit preparatory POP during Term D Students will be notified on or before available from any other employer. 1983 will be conducted March 7. 1983 about their status with At this time the Committee recom­ respect to the Space Shuttle Projects. If you are a junior with a GPA over 3.3, or a senior with a GPA over 3.0, majoring in mends that students genuinely inter­ This process wlll insure that those Math. Chemistry. Physics, or Engineering and are a U.S. citizen. find out ested in these projects complete the students not selected for the program more today. And let your career pay off while still in college. application form. available from the will have ample time and opportunity to For more Information, call: Projects Office, and return that appli­ locate another project with a member of NAVY OFFICER PROGRAMS cation to the Projects Office on the the WPI faculty and still meet the April 6, Code OP·57B Scheduling Day, February 22, 1983. To 1983 Final Project Registration Dead­ (617) 223-0222 answer student questions about the line. projects and the selection procedure, Tuesday, February 8, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 5

Tau Beta Pi to sponsor • • • J.P. Cruise Dance Maratl1on for Da Dee (continued from page 1) the way that J.P. planning is set up. On Wording on the petitions was some­ by Greg Doerschler showing support. any ma1or decision, each Junior class what ambiguous, as Junior class vice· Newspesk Staff Da Dee was finally flown to the U.S. officer and the J .P chairperson get one president Debbie Harrow reported. Tau Beta Pl, the national engineering last March. and met the people that were vote apiece. Pouliopoulos stated that he Some petitions opposed replacing J.P. honor society, 1s again sponsoring a helping her wnom she had heard so did not mind sharing decisions with weekend with a booze cruise, while dance marathon to benefit Oa Dee Ding. much about. She began kidney dialysis someone elso. but felt that the Junior others opposed replacing the nightclub According to Marion Keeler, who 1s and received a kidney transplant last Prom chairperson should play a larger with a booze cruise. Ms Harrow re­ chairperson of the event, about $500 summer. Unfortunately, her body re­ role. Under the current system, Poullo­ marked that the input was appreciated, was raised last year by 56 dancers in the jected the new kidney and It had to be poulos belielfes that the class officers but that ''there's 8 lot or misunder­ marathon, nine of which danced the full removed to save her life. She is now can do whatever they want to. standings about the whole cruise." She 26 hours This year's marathon has been utilizing a new self dialysis process and Glenn Deluca, Assistant Director of 1s currently undecided about the desira­ reduced to hours, from noon until 12 is feeling well. She lives at the WPI World Student Activities understands the in­ bility of the dance cruise, but adds that it midnight on Saturday, February 19, in House on West Street when in Wor· tent of the system to ~ that of allowing is a "good chance to do something hopes that more people will last the caster: while tn Boston getting treatment class officers to remain involved, and to different" and reels that most people duration. There will be a D J. and door at the New England Medical Center, keep a handle on the chairperson. It was support the idea. prizes at the marathon. which will be which has also played a major role In her Intended that each officer would co­ Soccom Chairperson Maureen Walsh, held rn the pub. Sign-ups are currently story. she resides with Dr. Susan Hou. cha1r a subcommittee. Deluca per­ who has been working on the J.P. with being taken in the Wedge for anyone According to Dean of Students sonally likes the dance cruise Idea. He the J.P. chairperson and the class wishing to dance Brown, the money which was raised last believes that it would be a fun time, officers since January, likes the Idea of a Da Dee Ding is the older sister of Da year for Da Dee 1s almost gone. The especially for those looking for some· dance cruise. She noted that nightclubs Hal Ding, a WPI senior from Shanghai, financial need still exists, however, as thing different to do. Deluca remarked are held In Harrington on two weekends China Last year, Oa Hal's speech the medications which she requires are that he "personally encouraged the out of the year not Including J .P .. and therapist at WPI, Kay Draper, learned expensive. Dean Brown reported that class officers to make the decision" on felt that a dance cruise would be a nice that Oa Dee was dying of kidney failure fund raising efforts this year have been the cruise idea. being the elected repre­ alternative ''for those who don't like Treatment for the disease was not tow key because of the magnitude or last sentatives of the class and those most Harrington" Concerning Pouliopoulos' available in China. so Mrs Draper year's e1forls, but any groups such as informed on the situation. Petitions have resignation, Ms. Walsh remarked that rounded the International Kidney Trans· Tau Bata Pi who wish to do something been received from six fraternities op­ she thought he could have done a good plant Fund, a non-profit organization are still welcome to. In addition, Da Dee posing the Idea Deluca noted that an job. She would have liked to work with which was set up to aid foreigners In hopes to acquire a work permit for the excessive amount ol weight has not him on the J.P.. but "can understand need of kidney tran~plants. Such trans­ U.S., which would enable her to work in been placed on the petitions, since input both sides of the picture" regarding his plants are available free for all U.S this country to help pay her bills. Dean mechanisms were already in existence. decision to resign. citizens The fund was used to raise Brown recently visited Da Dee and money to help Da Dee. Fund raising was remarked that she "looks great," noting extensive last year at WPI. with all sorts the tremendous Improvement which the of groups, fraternities, and individuals dialysis has made. ACROSS 3 Alloy of tin l weaken and copper 4 Encounters 4 A large num· Grogan elected to IEEE 9 Parent; ber CROSS Colloq 5 Urge on Newly elected Fellows w111 Ott r~cog­ Prof. William F. Grogan, dean of 12 Mature 6 Teutonrc WORD undergraduate studies at Worcester ni~'ld and honored at an IEEE Awards 13 Concur de11y Polytechnic Institute, has been elected a reception scheduled in New York City, 14 Inlet 7 Trtal Monday, April 15 Hauling 8 Bristlellke Fellow by the Board of Directors of The 18. PUZZLE Prof. Grogan was graduated from WPI 17 Takes unlaw­ 9 Entreaty Institute of Electrical and Electronics lully 10 Lubricate Engineers, according to James 8. O­ in 1945 and received a master ol science four years later He received the WPI 19 Attempt 11 Dance step wens, president. 20 Country or 16 Irritate FROM COLLEGE Trustees Award for outstanding Teach­ Owens said this honor ts reserved for a Europe 18 Choice part ing in He has served on the faculty PRESS SERVICE very limited number of individuals each 1969. 21 Hike 20 Induct or administrative staff for the last 37 year who have shown evidence of 23 Symbol for 21 " -foolish years and is responsible for the 'WPI tin things.•. " outstanding and extraordinary qualifl­ Plan", an Innovative approach to engi­ 24 Fa1thlu1 22 Harvests catlon and achievement in the fleld of 27 Pronoun 23 Bridge term 38 Begs 46 Couple electrical electronics or computer en­ neering education that encompasses mastering a specialty and unaerstand­ 28 " Lohengrin" 25 Mask 40 Devoutness 47 Brtck-camer gineering Dean Grogan has achieved heroine 26 Uncanny ing the relation to human needs and 42 Dude 48 Legal mat- this distinction "for contributions to 30 Exact 28 And· Lat 44 Wimbledon ters values engineering educational programs em­ 3 1 Diphthong 29 Vehicle champion of 49 Soak up He was awarded the 1979 Worcester 32 Tornado phasizing the relationship of science 32 Height 1975 50 London Society's Scientific Achievement 34 Negative 33 Note of scare 45 Parts ol repast and technology to societal concerns " Award. prefix 36 Be present yards 53 Sun god 35 Quarrel 37 Partner 1 2 3 9 10 11 38 Greek letter 12 Job Market softens 39 Bar legally 41 Behold! PRINCETON. NJ (CPS) - Engineer­ to high-tech employment. 42 Escape ing and computer science grads. guar­ This year, grads will "have to s~r.am­ 43 Test anteed a pick of jobs in recent years, ble, start early, and make decisions 45 Enemy may have a harder time landing work early," she advises. 46 Composl· Grundfest adds it may be a llttle early Irons this year, accordir.g to a new survey of 48 Meal engineering firms' hiring plans by Peter­ to feel sorry for the high-tech grads. 51 Took a gold son's Guides. Their job market Is worse when com­ medal The survey found that three-fourths of pared to demand for their services in 52 Trio the 765 high-tech employers who re­ prior years, but It's positively rosy in 54 Female deer sponded planned either to keep hiring at comparison to what other students have 55 Unusual 1982 levels, or to hire fewer newly­ to endure to get jobs 56 Bread Ingredient graduated engineering and computer "I don't think there is a serious 57 Resort 51 science majors. · unemployment problem for engineers," DOWN " In previous years. the engineer didn't she summarizes. "This year (the grad 1 Posed fora SS have to work hard to get a job," says will get) two or three or tour" lob otters. portrait Sandra Grundfest. who edited the guide (continued on page 7) 2 Time gone by ON THE LAND IN AIR

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(~ ______A_R_T_S __ A_N_d_E_N_T_E_R_T_A_iN_M_E_N_T ______~) Up close with Winter Weekend Review by Steve Knopping Tom Parks did his stand up routine David Johansen Edltor·tn·Chlel between sets of the band. He was at his Last Saturday night, Winter Weekend best when he was speaking directly with Nightclub was presented featuring the the crowd rather than sticking to by Sam Nejame Johansen is just as much a performer Marsels and comedian Tom Parks. The routines. The crowd seemed to enjoy Davrd Johansen sat on the locker althvugh he has grown away from shock Marsels began the evening with their themselves when he Instructed them to room bench after his concert in roe.". He has concentrated or. creating own blend of disco and rock. Their tell him "You s ..k (sound like truck) Harrington Auditorium last Friday night music which is energetic, ct.mr.eable and choice of songs sounded like the play Instead of booing. His act began to die Dressed in an old t-shirt and blue jeans. above all, a good time. He considers list for KISS 108. Highlights from the first out at the end when he reached for his he looked nothing like the rpck rock his job, and his band is a working set Included "Celebration", ''Super musical calculator. The audience was personality he had appeared to be band. He denies any heroics associated Freak" and "HavinQ a Partv". (continued on page 7} minutes before. He poured himself a with his past and appears more seven and seven from plastic soda concerned about enjoying himself and bottles and shouted vague ambiguities helping his audience enjoy themselves

( ON TltE STREET ) Da~ld Johanaen. - Jim Morton. I to his band mates. The band members The concert was well received, as was The Worcester Art Museum Is holding 26, 1983. One can attend either the sat in their individual locker stalls demonstrated by enthusiastic clenched the following special events: performance or the buffet. For further making plans to find the best topless bar f ists and dancing. Tony Mahine - Thursday, February 10 at 2 and 7 information contact Mechanics Hall. in Worcester. Someone suggested The pummeled his drum set unceasingly, p.m.: Film: "Walkabout". Directed by - The Charles Playhouse In Boston Blue Max, while Bet Cartwright, the while guitarists Gower and Nelson Nicholas Aoeg. Introduction by museum presents the joyous musical "Godspell" group's bassist, did an "incredible hulk" traded leads and power chords. The film consultant, Laura Menides of WPI. The performances are Tuesday through impersonation. The atmosphere in the band did a powerful 90 minute set and - Sunday, February 13 at 3 p.m: Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. For more locker room demonstrated Johansen's played two entended encores. Recital: Ko-Kela Plano Quartet performs information, phone 482-3424. personality David Johansen, like his Attendance at the show was scant. but Mozart's Plano Quartet In E Flat and - The Boston Youth Theatre presents music, has matured. His original band, the intimacy between the audience and Brahms' Plano Quartet In G Minor. Opus a world premiere of the musical comedy, The New York Dolls, belonged to that the band made up for the low turnout for 25; also included Is a piano quartet by "Just Deserts" The limited engagement oelect group of Innovators of the late the show. The addition of a few slower Aaron Copland runs March 3-27 at the Boston 60's and early 70's such as David Bowle, fones such as "Garden of Eden", "Build - Through March 13: Exhibit: Prints Shakespeare Co. Theater. For tickets Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. These Me Up Butter Cup" and the Animals of Milles Fountain with the focus on the dial 267-5600. musicians greatly influenced today's medley have added another dimension recent acquisition of Portrait of - The North American Pageant punk and new wave music. The Dolls to Johansen's music. Fernande Ollvler by Pablo Picasso. For Systems announce a modeling and were controversial for their stage antics · The music is gone from Harrington more Information call 799-4406. talent pageant to be held at Valles Steak and for their transvestite apparel. Their Auditorium, but David Johansen will be - Mechanics Hall presents the House. n West Street, Springfield, MA. music was crass and hard. Today, remembered for quite a while. Mandala Folk Dance Ensemble and For entry information phone Dick Rogan International Buffet Supper on February at 763-3589

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An Equal Onportunity Employer M F/H V Tuesday, February 8, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 7 ...winter weekend (continued from page 8) not impressed mainly because he rhey took the crowd through the top performed that portion of the act two songs from 1954 to 1964 The Marsels (~ _____O_N __ T~_E_B_E_A_T _____) years ago when he was here. capped the evening with a spirited The Marsels began their second set rendition of "Shout" and then another with New Wave music. They played rendition of "Celebration" The group "Shake it Up" and "Whip It" before they summed up the evening by changing the You , both trom their single which will went to their traditional oldies mndley. words to "We had a good time tonight." by John S. Drsnchak be reviewed in the future. Newspeak Staff What does the future hold for The Another one of Boston's finest bands, Lowglstics? They will continue playing The Lowglstlcs. played at the Goat's the area clubs and colleges. and wlll be Head Pub on Saturday, January 29th. releasing another single very soon. The Lowgistlcs. who have been together Hopefully, this will lead them to a now for three years. play what they call contract with a major label. Until then. "modern rock". or what Billboard calls keep your eyes on this burning band "dance oriented rock" (DOA). When In a totally different musical direction, they perform In Boston area clubs, they David Moss presented his "Drum Song". only play originals. but they also do "Drum Song" was a ninety minute some covers when they play at colleges. avant-garde percussion solo In which Their tunes are meant for fun, not for David used over one hundred per­ serious listening. cussion instruments and his voice. For The members of The Lowglstlcs In­ those who attended this concert with an clude Steve Ruzzo (guitar/lead vocals), open mind, the result was an unfor­ Tina Lame (bass guitar/lead vocals). gettable musical event that truly defies Rick Merlck (keyboards), and Bobby description. Perhaps, an analogy would Atlas (drums). By having both male and be a contempory painter with a multi­ female vocallsts, they are able to cover a tude of colors to choose from. placing much larger spectrum than if they had these Individually meaningless colors just one vocalist. on a canvas to create a meaningful When The Lowglstlcs first started oaintlnq. playing, the pub was almost empty But For those who entered this concert as the sound waves seeped out, people with a closed mmd, It probably sounded strolled In. By their second set, the pub like a battery of randomly placed noises. was packed wal I to wall with people who "Drum Song" was definitely a worth­ seemed to approve of the music A­ while performance. It would be nice to The Msrsels kept the crowd dancing. -Chris Pappas. mongst their great originals, they per­ see more "experimental" music on this formed "Teaser" and "Blamln' It All On campus in the future. • • • Job Market (continued from page 5) room overcrowding problems plaguing (_____ S_o_c_c_o __ M_M __ P__ R_E_v_iE_w __ Last year there might have been nine or virtually all engineering schools. s~--~J ten . "Going Into teaching means you have The high-tech grads are consequently to put in three-to-four years" after a southern rock band from Albany, will settling for a little less. "Students are getting a B.S . observes W. Edward Lear Thursday, February 10 - This week's perform at 9 P.M. In the pub. With only a accepting jobs earlier, even if It's not of the American Society for Engineering coffeehouse will feature Dick McCor­ 50¢ admission charge, one cannot af­ exactly what they want." Education mick, a singer, guitar player. His vast ford to miss this good time. Employers. according to the survey, He doesn't believe one year of soft­ repertoire and talent promise to make Sunday, February 13 - "The World also found students more willing to ness 1n the job market is going to the evening entertaining. The perfor­ According to Garp" will be shown at 6:30 relocate than In past years. convince many grads to Invest the time mance begins at 9 P.M in the Wedge and and 9:30 P.M. in Alden Hall. Admission is The blip in the high-tech hiring market in teaching He says "nine-to-ten per­ admission Is free. only one dollar for this popular and isn't enough to convince more engi­ cent" of the 18,000 college engineering Saturday, February 12 - White Noise, funny movie. neers to go into teaching. and thus ease teaching positions in America remain the terrible teacher shortage and class- vacant

Summer Orientation Leader Positions for Orientation 1983

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Wednesday, February 16, 4:00 p.m., Library Seminar Room Thur day, February 17, 8:00 p.m., Library eminar Room All Candidates for Orientation Leader Positions must attend one of the informational meetings.

Qua) ifica tions: • Must be a member of the Class of 1984, 1985, 1986. • Applicants must be in good academic standing at WPI. Sophomores and Juniors must have completed at least 8/ 3 units of acceptable work in four successive terms. • Orientation leaders must attend a tra ining program offered at the end of T enn C on March 12, 13, 14 and 15. • Orienta tion leaders must attend a short inten sive course in communication lo be held on four Wednesday evenings during Term D: March 30 - 6:30-9:00 p .m. April 6 April 13 April 20 • Appl ifa n ts must he available to participate in the Summer Orientation Prog1am to be held June 18-19 and June 25-26, 1983 and the Fall Orientation Program on August 28-29. 1983. Additional Orientation Programs will he held on \ Vednrsday, June 15 and .June 22 and will he optional for th<· student orientation leaders.

Remuneration: Room nnd hoard will bt• prm·ided to the micntation staff for the June IK-19 and June 25-26 dates. (Two on·rnighC!\ and 10 meals) Orfrnrntion traders must li\C on <.ampu., in an assigned room during this time prdod. Room and board will also bt• pto\'ided during the trainin~ pro~ram . Page 8 NEWSPEAK Tueaday, February 8, 1983 ( CAMpus CApsulEs )

Junior Class Meeting ID's Moved The Society of Women Special Seminars On Thursday 10, 4·00 p.m., there will The new location for Issuing WPI Engineers be an Important Junior Class meeting In identification cards Is Harrington Audi­ On Tuesday, February 15th, SWE will Tuesday, February 15, 1983 Newell Hall (Electrical Engineering torium. Room 111, lower level. The sponsor a panel discussion on sexual 12:00-1:00 p.m. - Town of Holden building) concerning the Junior Prom entrance to be used Is the side doors harrassment vs. sexual discrimination. Presentation by Mr. William Kennedy Weekend. Watch for notices in your mail facing the football field; It will be open Three women engineers wlll discuss Town Manager. box. Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. legal rights and their past experiences in 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Central Mass. Health industry, military, etc. Everyone Is wel­ Systems Presentation by Mr. Robert come. The meeting is in Higgins Lab 109 Bradbury, Health Systems Planner, and Dance Daze Is Back at 7 p.m. Prof. Jack O'Connor, WPI Social Sci­ Dance Daze, the community dance of ences Dept. Worcester, is back to WPI for the spring New Library Hours semester. The first Daze this year was on Management Comp January 21 , and the turn out was The WPI Gordon Library extended open hours Sunday through Thursday. The Management Department March Thursday, February 17, 1983 fantastic. Most of the people carne for Competency Examination Reg istration their first time, and they certainly en­ Sunday-Thursday8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. 12:00-1 :00 p.m. - Central Mass. Deadline Is Friday, February 25, 1983 at Health Systems Presentation. joyed the night. Friday 8:00 a m. - 11 :00 p.m 12:00 noon Certificates of Eligibility 4:00-5:00 p.m - Town of Holden The next Dance Daze will be held from Saturday 8 00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Forms are now available In the Manage­ Presentation. 8:00-11:00 p.m., Feb 11 , in Alumni Gym. ment Office. Lens and Lights will help to set up the Students and Faculty are Invited to lighting and sound. If you want to relax attend these events all planned for the yourself from all the heavy studies. Daze classroom In the Projects Center. Those Is not a bad idea. Just come In, no IFC Nominations Held Fire Protection Lecture to be wishing to attend the luncheon meeting special skills and partners are neces­ The nominations for the new IFC Held should stop by or call extension 5547 to make reservation for lunch - the sary. The admission will be $2.00 for Cabinet as of February 1, 1983 are: The student chapter of the Society of a Division of lnterdlsclpllnary Affairs wlll adults and $0.50 for children under 12. President - Jim Pouliopoulos (Sigma Fire Protection Engineers Is sponsoring provide sandwiches and refreshments. Smoking and alcohol are not allowed. It Phi Epsilon) a lecture entitled "The Great Fires In the should be a challenging new experi­ V. President-Wiiiy Hyland (Lambda United States and Engineering Lessons ence, but It will be funl Chi Alpha}, Angela Frankedakis (Phi Learned from Them." It will be held Pool Hours l Sigma Sigma), Tom Hunt (Theta Chi) Thursday, February 101n HL 109 Mr.Art Treasurer - Paul Grautskl (Phi Kappa Cote, who is the Assistant Vice­ Pool Hours for C Term are as follows Need Help In Writing? Theta), Marty Ferguson (Alpha Tau President of the N.E. chapter of the Monday 9 a m.-2 p m 3-4 p.m 7·30- The Writing Resources Center (lower Omega). Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 9·30 pm level, Project Center) will offer free. non­ Secretary - will be the guest speaker. Mr Cote's Tuesday 11a.m·1 pm . 2-3 pm 7 30· credit mini-courses in basic writing In Activities Chair - Don Lindsey (Zeta presentation wlll include clips of major 9·30 pm. this term as follows. Psi) fires. He'll discuss what lessons have Wednesday 9 a m -4 p m 7·30-9 30 Punctuation: February 10, 11 , 14, 15 Rush Chair - Greg Speer (Alpha Tau been learned from these fires and how pm and 16. Omega) the codes and standards were changed Thursday 11 a m.-1 pm. 2-3 pm. Grammer: February 21, 22, 23, 24, 28: Nominations are open until voting as a result of these fires. Students, and 7 30-9·3o pm March 1. starts on Tuesday, February 15. others Interested In fire safety and Friday 9 am -2 p.m. 3-4 p.m , 7 30- Please sign up in the writing center. building construction are Invited to 930 pm. attend. Coffee will be served at 3:30 p m Saturday 9 a m - 1 p m The talk will begin at 4:00 p.m. Sunday Noon - 6 p m

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ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS You may be eligible for a two-year Air Force ROTC scholarship. The scholarship includes full tuition, lab expenses. incident.al fees. a reimbursement for textbooks, and $} 00 a month tax free. How do you qualify? You must have at least two years of graduate or undergraduate work remaining. and be willing to serve your nation at least four years as an Air Force officer. Scholarships are available to students who can qualify for pilot. navigator, or missile training, and to $106.80 weekly working right in your own home. those who are majoring in selected technical and nontechnical academic disciplines, in certain scientific areas. in undergraduate nursing, or selected Your earnings fully guaranteed In writing. For premedical degree areas. Non·scholarship students enrolled in the Air force complete details send a self addressed stamped ROTC two·year program also receive the $100 monthly tax free allowance just like envelope to ELG, P.O. Box 184, the scholarship students. Find out today about a two-year Air Force ROTC scholarship and about the Air Force way of life. Your Atr Force ROTC counselor Worcester, MA has the details. We are now processing 3 and 2 year applicants. Contact Capt. David Elizalde, 793·3343. 1 1r \ o8 < 1 na; 3'® ~ "" HOTC > page9

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ounci\ p\edge r · - - . t C • -- · ALPHA CHI RHO PHI GAMMA DELTA PHI SIOMA SIGMA Jeffrey Paul Klottt List I Bob Bergland Eric Boudreau Susan Abramson Edmund Trevor Kochling Quentin Brown Scott Brazlna Jeanne Benjamin Brian Thomes McKeon I Jim Bunduck Kevin Callahan Lisa Burke Kevin Shawn Mcleod , Ted Devin Barry Collela Judy Caplan Edward Paul Nowak 1982-1983 l George Graw Edmond Corini Erin Carroll Mark A. Noyes I , Steve Mann Phllrp Cyr Susan Celentano Henry Bradford Skinner Ken Maylor Tom Denney Mary Beth Chuphs Michael John Wozniak Paul McKay Jim Dunn Debbie Czu1ko Jim Nichols Gary Elias Athena Dratells TAU KAPPA EPSILON John Niedzielski Chris Goode Kim Etheridge Kevin Biernacki Mike Palmer Adam Joffe Cheryl-Ann Fay Lou Bragew Steve Paul Paul Johnson Sue Firla Mark Fitzgerald Rich Rydant Craig Gosselin Eileen Flanagan Jay Hedstrom ' Mike Salk Jeff Kelly Chris Goodspeed Stefan Hehre John Kenneally Marfe Harriman Rob Keeble ALPHA GAMMA DELTA Apostol Laske Karen Italiano Bill Leary Sue Burke Dave Navaroll Kathy Loftus Jeff Luecke rr Nancy Chatis Steve Ouellette Cheryl Lucier Ken Nichols Lisa Chaves Dave Paparella Cheryl Macedo Pete Rhoades Tricia Coughlin Paul Pultorak Mercedeh Mirkazemi Anne Marie Daly Martin Schall Anne Kelly McGurl THETA CHI Beth Dupell Dave Sheehan Sandy Olson Edward Ahiglan ' Meg Fallon Jim Sielaff Bronwyn O'Reilly Adam Bosnian Lori Freeman Greg Tashjian Barbara Parady George Bukow I Michelle Goguen John Towner Jeannine Peters David Chute Joanne Gurken Jeff Whitehead Anne Provencher Matthew Colangelo Connie Keefe Karen Reardon John Cuny ' Denise Kuenzlg PHI KAPPA THETA Diana Sauer James Daly Ill ( Juli Lindstrom Richard Amico Anji Seth Scott Favreau Sue Listro Richard Boosey Diana Waskevich Joseph Gammel Sue Loconto Robert Cundiff Laurie Whittingham Richard Gargano \ Dedre Malley John Dahill Christle Wapschall J Paul Kling I Kathy Notarlannl David Day Wiiiiam Leslie JoAnn Pappalardo Brian Dodge SIOMA ALPHA EPSILON Daniel Lussier Debbie Powell Scott Ellthorpe George Aghjayan Gerald Melesko Lisa Aazziboni Jeffrey Fuller Alan Ahlstrom Brian O'Rourke Gall Smith Stephen Graveline Scou Cote Myles Parker Beth Stroeble Lance Hall Nick Demos Andrew Payson Cheryl Trombly James Hoagland John Gillis Erik Peterson Joseph John Chris Kaprrellan Robert Pierce ) ALPHA TAU OMEGA John Keating Andy Kelly Bruce Phillips I' Scott Cormier Michael Kelly Tom Kelly Gregory Raber Ed Ford Charles Kenyon Steve King Charles Reilly Ben Hantz Kevin Lynch Bob McDonough Paul Sanneman Tom Huckman Michael McKay John Murray Andrew Skinner Mike Lally Eric Nelson Ken Olsen M. Stewart Smith Jamie Mcelhiney Joseph Olaynach Witold Pawlowicz Stephen Squadrito Emad Muntaaaer John Pacheco John Sarkis Bruce Vlerstra Don Post James Pewarshl Rylan Shepard Todd Vigorito Paul Ryder Pasquale Sacco Dave Siebel Robert Yard Gary Sargent Michael Savage Steve Wojtas Mike Scanlon David Sledzlh ZETA PSI Kevin Wente Robert Soaree SIGMA PHI EPSILON John Bono Scott Weyman Scott Vallee Louis Balmir Jeffrey Borggaard Mike Yacovone Paul Vitali Joaeph Bromley Wiiiiam Cotter Gordon Walter Martt Collins Jeffery Donsbach Dn.TA PHI EPSILON Patrick Devlln Daniel Flowers Kim Bauman PHI SIGMA KAPPA Patrick Dolan Micha Goodwin Kathy Bolton John Benaon Richard Farland James Hiller Sue Boucher Paul Carroll Brian Fuller Paul Hyde Mara Catlin Chris Coulter Robert Gibbons Peter Lanyon Lorin Cody Michael Crimmins Michael Gonsor Juan Lopez Lynn Duffett Robert Grogan Nathan Hanson Daniel Reeve Cathy Murray Kenneth Hamilton Robert Hyland J James Rodgers Donna Swenson John Hughes John Jest David Salfors Amy Swatinsky Pete Kaplan Eric Kapantals Leo Smith Jacki Thibeault B.J LaChance Dale Lewis Kevin Lozeau Michael McElwee LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Joaeph Manas Christopher McNeil Bob Bauch1ero John Martin John McNell Biii Campbell James McWeeny David Miles Bill Clemmey Mark nltenour Robert Papay Dan Coakley David Sbabo James Stacy Tom Crowley Joseph Tate Brian Woodworth Mike Duquette Eric Thompson Jett Eells SIGMA Pl Jim Harlor Todd Herman Becker Dave Henry Jr. Robert Andrew Bombara Dan Kennedy Douglas Charles Clarke Stuart Murray Pliillip Dana Colarusso Mike O'Oonoghue Michael Anthony Deleeuw Mike Pockette Christopher Paul D1censo Chris Robbins Mark Thomas Dillon Steve Rogerson Theodore James Ervin Chris Whitney Barry Charles Fougere \Doug Zuklle Peter Andrew Hufnagel Muhammed Abdul·Khahq Page "10 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, February 8, 1983 (~------s~p_o_RT_s______) WPI Cagers win 7 of last 8 Ski team dominates league Philpot shares ECAC player of the week honors by David P. Tormey The Coast Guard game was no con­ by Dean Athans University by five one-hundredths of a Sports Editor test as WPI bounced back from an early The 1983 WPI Men's Ski Team fin­ second In the slalom race on Saturday The WPI basketball team moved their 6 point deficit and never looked back. ished the first half of the season with its and finished third In the second giant record to 11-8 this week as they lost a Again Russ Phllpot lead the Engineers best showing since 1980 The team slalom held on Sunday. Last weekend at close one to Trinity on Tuesday but with 28 points and 9 rebounds in WPl's competes In the Thomson Dlvison of the Berkshire East. WPI skied to another came back to destroy the Cadets of 72-54 romp over the Cadets. New England Intercollegiate Ski Con­ near victory on Saturday, but lost by half Coast Guard Friday night in New Lon­ Philpot's consistent play has been a ference . Each week races ere held a second to University of Lowell. In the don, CT. major factor In this year's successful against Boston University. Babson, Uni­ fifth race on Sunday, however, the team The Trinity game was slated to be a campaign and his outstanding perfor­ versity of Lowell, Franklin Pierce Col­ posted Its first victory of the season. great matchup since the Engineers had mance during the Engineer's unde­ lege, WNEC, St. Anselm's College and The key to WPl's success has been a 6 game win streak on the line and feated week at the end of January has Hawthorne College. After five races, consistent performances by team cap­ Trinity had an outstanding 12-1 record earned him special recognition In re­ WPI holds a commanding ten point lead tain Jeff Andrews, Frank Reeves, Craig to protect. WPI got a quick start and held sponse to his 3 game totals of 77 points over second piece University of Lowell. "Chico" Therrien, Myles Parker and Trinity scoreless for the first two min­ and 39 rebounds, Russ was named Co­ The first three races were held at Dave Coffin. Individual standouts in­ utes as they chalked up a six-point lead. Player of the Week In the Eastern Mount Ascutney, Vermont before C clurle a first place finish by Frank Reeves Then the whistles began to blow as WPI College Athletic Conference's Division Term began. In the first race, a giant In the first slalom of the season at Mount slalom held on January 21, WPI took Ascutney and back to back fifth place second place behind a strong Franklin finishes by Chico Therrien In the two Pierce team. The Engineers finished out slalom races at Berkshire East. Next tha weekend with a second place heart weekend the team travels to Mad River breaker In which the team lost to Boston Glenn to defend Its first place standing.

Swimmers find going tough

by Ed Ford swimmers fell easily, 70-25. The compe­ The WPI swim team dropped to 2-5 as tition was tough, but the Engineers put they returned for the second half of the up a battle. Bruce Carbone captured 1982-83 season facing tough competi­ victories in the 200 free, with a new tion from Coast Guard. Lowell, and record time of 1: 50·71 , and the 20 SMU. Fine efforts from the entire team breaststroke with a second in the 200 fly. and the addition of three new members Dave Jalbert took a 1st and 2nd in the have kept the team spirit alive though. 100 and 60 free respectively while Chris The loss of Captain Mike Healy from Lacey. Andy Gagnon and Drew Payson the team has left Coach Griffith with an all took third 1n their events. all underclassmen squad The team may Saturday, February 5th, the Engineers lack depth now, but Whit Is looking fought a hard battle, but dropped to

Phlfpot hit 2 of h/1 18 age/nit Trinity. - Steve Ollvlert.

fouls brought Trinity back into the Ill. This Is a particularly special honor game. Throughout the rest of the first since the ECAC represents not only New half the two teams played solid basket­ England, but the entire East Coast ball and matched each other almost region point-for-point to make for Trinity's 27- 26 halftime edge. The Engineers' next home game Is Drew Pey1on. - Walter Plante. The halftime rest Inspired Trinity as Saturday against a strong Middlebury they scored almost every time down the team at 3:00 p.m. toward the next two years for experience Southeastern Mass University 62-33 court and built up a 5 point lead. The and strength from incoming freshmen . WPI swimmers kept the competition teams traded baskets until the six­ For now, maybe the addition of Steve close throughout the meet and sur· minute mark when senior Russ Philpot Mann, Joe Pierce and Kevin Lozeau prised SMU in some events. Bruce came alive and scored 6 straight points have provided Whit with a larger squad Carbone placed three times including to bring the Engineers within one. With needed for versatility to compete. two thirds in the 200 back and :!flO Trinity on top 59-58, Chris Roche made The Engineers had left for Christmas breaststroke. In the 160 l.M Carbone a nice steal but WPI couldn't capitalize break with an admirable 2-2 record and broke the record previously set by on the turnover while Trinity went up by returned ready to better their record, but himself, by almost 2 seconds with an three. Again Trinity turned over the ball, the Lowell swim team left WPI In Its wake Incredible 1:35.48 Gagnon took two this time courtesy of Gregg Fiddes, but with a 73-20 victory. Lowell cruised past seconds in the 200 and 500 free while again the Engineers couldn't score. At the WPI swimmers in most events Jalbert took two victories 1n the 60 and the 1:50 mark WPI committed their 7th including the two relay events. High­ 100 free. The final 400 free relay team of team foul to being on the penalty lights for the Engineers Included: Andy Pierce, Lacey, Gagnon. and Jalbert s1tuat1on. This made the difference In Gagnon. two third places in the 200 and cruised to a first place the game as Tech opted to foul in order 500 free events; Bruce Carbone and Ed Overall the team has reduced all their to get the ball The strategy backfired as Ford with a one-two combo In the 60 times slgn111cantly since the beginning Trinity hit 7 of their final 8 foul shots to free; Chris Lacey with two-thirds In the of the 1982-83 swim season So far WPI put the Engineers away 72-64. Russ 160 I M and 200 backstroke; Dave swimmers have placed tn the top 25 New Phllpot (18 pts.) end Orville Balley (17 Jalbert, 2nd in the 100 free. Bruce England teams for 4 events Bruce pts ) were WPl's high-scorers for the Carbone 1st w11h a ftne 2 24 28 in the Carbone holds the 24th spot in the 200 fifth time In as many games, while 200BR . I M and the 200 Breaststroke The WPI Philpot (5) end Jim Petropulos lead the The Engineers next laced the fine relay teams hold two 21st spots in th way with rebounds swimmers of Coast Guard as the WPI (continued on page 11) Tuesday, February 8, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 11 Women's Basketball wins Women's bowling win tourney eleven straight Men finish second doubles portion of the tournament and by Nancy Mclane Fitchburg State, Anna Maria and Suf­ by Joe Grimes Dave also won the singles posting a 627 With two victories this past weekend folk. Newspask Staff series WPI took home ten trophies and over Bates and Colby the WPI Women's This year's team has height, speed On January 29, 1983 the women's the men found themselves only 9 points Basketball Team has extended their win and depth. Returning starters are tri­ bowling team won their first tournament behind WNEC in the league standings. streak to eleven games. Friday night WPI captain Terese Kwiatkowski at the for­ In their ten year history. Lead by On February 6, 1983 the women made beat Bates 66-60 in a game that was far ward position. "T" is keeping the pace freshman Robin Gately, who posted a the bid for their second tournament win more one-sided than the score indi­ this year which made her the first person 522 series, the women all bowled well as they hit 2333 In the team event, sixty cated. Saturday afternoon's showdown in WPI history to score 1000 returns at above average posting a 2273 total and pins higher than last week. UMASS with Colby. who was ranked 5th m New center. Chi is her usual offensive and winning the team event by over 100 pins. wouldn't let that happen as they edged England NCAA and 20th in the National rebounding threat. Nancy Mclane, an­ After the doubles portion of the tourney, out the lady Engineers by 13 pins. Division Ill Women's Poll, saw WPI 20 other senior. tri-captain is contributing the women headed for the lounge as In the Men's Division the scores pomt victors with a 69-49 final score. with solid rebounding and defense at the usual not paying any attention to their skyrocketed as RPI hit 2972 destroying This victory coupled with the team's 13- power forward position. Freshman point all-time high score in the team event. As the previous high series by nearly 100 3 record should result In WPI being guard Cathy Murray has added much the final scores were being posted for pins. Unfortunately, WPI had to bowl ranked In the New England polls. needed speed to the WPI offense. Kim the day the men noticed that the women RPI in the team event and while they This year's team has very interesting Fay, the freshman shooting guard, Is an had won and when John Vlsbaras were only 26 pins behind, WPI only demographics. There are three seniors, offensive asset. informed them of their feat he was nearly finished fourth in the Tournament. Dave trampled as they ran from the lounge. Wesolowski finally won the only honor The entire building echoed with scream­ which has eluded him throughout his ing and yelling as the WPI women let the college career. Dave posted a 1308 world know about their accomplish­ and edged out Gordon Wasserman from ment. BU by one pin to collect the all-events As the awards were presented, WPI honors. made many trips to receive their tro­ WPI plays their final league tourna­ phies. The women won the team event ment this weekend at their home lanes In and the men finished second. Mike Auburn as they make their bid for the Williams and Dave Wesolowski won the league title. Wrestlers add two more wins by Paul N. Fortier to Alumni gym to wrestle MIT for their and Daniel Mott final home meet of the season Seniors On Tuesday, February 1, the Tech Mike Thorn, John Atkinson, Eric Soe­ wrestlers travelled to Hartford, CT. to derburg and Lou Caldrello were all up face Trinity College. Six of the ten for their final match before the WPI individual matches were decided by crowd Rich Testa started the meet by pins, and five of them were made by the overpowering his opponent and pinning fired up Engineers. him for a quick 6-0 lead for Tech Freshman Bob Soares and sopho­ Marquis, then, received a forfeit making more Roland Marquis pinned their re­ the score WPI 12, MIT 0. Dave Parker spective opponents to give Tech a quick was up against a tough sophomore from 12-0 lead. Greg Langer, after wrestling MIT. Parker, who was unable to over­ up two weight classes against Lowell, come his opponent's quick and strong returned to his named 142 lbs. and gave leg moves. lost 11-4. Caldrello faced the WPI a 15-6 lead by defeating his op­ 1982 New England champ. In the third ponent 4-3. The next three matches put period Caldrello injured his knee and the meet away as Paul Wyman, Dan was forced to default. Wyman, using his Farrar and Jim Ball each pinned their usual aggressive style, won a hard opponents. Ball's pin took just 43 sec­ fought 13-7 decision. Farrar. who wres­ onds! Co-captain Mike Thorn fought tled up one weight class, won 6-2. hard and defeated Joe Aden of Trinity 6- The Engineers were 14-1 going Into 2. George Duane and Steve Jackson the trl-meet against Wesleyan and the finished out the meet by defeating their University of Hartford on Feb. 5. Statis­ opponents 10.4, 11 ·3 r.espectively tics for this meet were unavailable to Unfortunately. John Keane was upset Newspeak at presstime by Trinity's Nick Veronis by a pin In the The team's last meet will be Feb. 9 at Kwlatowskl controls jump. - Erin O'Connell. first period, yet Tech won the match by the U.S Coast Guard Academy. There an overwhelming score of 43-6 and will be a spectator bus leaving at s·oo Improved their record to 13 wins - 1 one junior and seven freshmen on the The WPI bench, led by senior tri­ p.m. for all those interested. Check in scratch. team. The team's relative youth is what captain Karen Casella, Is the strongest the Athletic Department for more de­ The next night the grapplers returned accounts for the team's slow start this in recent times. Casey substitutes at tails. year. Before tne Christmas break the both the guard and forward positions women were 3-3, losing three straight to and provides instant offense with her Assumption. Worcester State College perimeter shooting. Freshmen Mara and Rhode Island College. The wins Catlin and Lauren Hagstrom add depth came over Barrington, Framingham at the wings with their hard work. Donna State and Western New England. Leonard and Erin Carroll substitute at Over Intersession, team's double ses­ either the forward or center position and sion practices helped to mold the team and provide inside rebounding into a more cohesive unit In the courts. strength Freshman Amy Swotinsky is Highlights of the past couple weeks improving daily at the point position and victory are the following: WPI beat 7th will be seeing more playing time in the ranked Trinity College 66-54. WPI future. downed Division II Merrimack 74-67 and The women's basketball team's next Division Ill powerhouse, Gordon Col­ home game Is tomorrow night (Wednes­ lege 66-53. In the January 24th game vs. day) against Brandeis. Last year Bran­ Coast Guard, WPI set a school scoring deis handed WPI a 7 point loss which record with their 94-45 victory. Two broke a seven game winning streak. The weeks later the women again broke the team will be looking for revenge, so record defeating Wheaton College 99- come cheer them on to their 12th 51 The team's other wins were over straight victory

• • • swimmers (continued from page 10) 400 I M and 400 free relays. Missy College and Brandeis while Tufts and Hurley has qualified for several New Keene State should prove trying. In any Interested in Playing Rugby? England events in women's competition event the swim team has shown fine while Carbone, Jalbert and Gagnon effort and dedication In what Is termed have an excellent chance for qualifi­ as a "rebuilding'' year. In the futu;e, the 1\ll lVIen and vV01nen v\Telco1ne cation in New England Competition WPI swim team may move to be a top The outlook for the rest of 1982-83 contender for the New England Com- No previous experience nece sar) . swim season looks promising. Coach ~51on Informational l\1eeting Feb. IO at 4:00 Goddard I-Iall 227 For l\Iore Details stop b) the '!\'edge. Feb. 8-l 0, l l :00-1 :00 p .111. p g 12 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, February 8, 1983 ollege drinking may be abaiting for 1st time since the fifties

(CPS) - The number of students who glnal increase In the level of student Among the other findings: white stu­ drink alcohol - now estimated at 82 drinking, far below the rate of earlier dents drink more than black, religious percent of the approximately 12 million years. students drink less, and the lower a college students in the nation - may And while the number of drinkers student's grades are, the more apt he or have leveled off for the first time In two appears to have peaked at 82 percent, she Is to be a heavy imbiber. decades, two university researchers re­ Hanson and Engs add that heavy drink­ And even if, as the study suggests, port. ing and problems associated with al­ student drinking has leveled off, college Moreover, alcohol abuse and the side­ cohol abuse -;- fighting lateness to officials still have to deal with signi­ effects of heavy drinking have also class, and damaging of university pro­ ficant problems related to campus alco­ steadied for the first time in years, perty - are also leveling off. hol abuse according to the preliminary results of a The proportion of heavy drinkers has Accidents. vandalism and other study of over 5000 college students in all increased from 12 percent in the mid­ crimes, and even occasional deaths 50 states last semester. seventies to 17 percent, not nearly the have moved many campuses to institute The number of students who drink has increase some offtclals had feared, new, get-tough drinking policies over been rising steadily since the early Hanson says. the last few years. 1950s, numerous studies and surveys He thinks part of the reason for the Arizona State, for instance, has over the years have found leveling off might be because students stopped selling beer at the school's But now, the first nationwide survey of are substituting other drugs, such as stadium to help cut down on student college drinkers Indicates the 2~year marijuana, In piece of drinking. alcohol consumption rise In the number of student drinkers Also, he says, with such a high level of Administrators at Babson College may have reached Its apex. students drinking already, any increase have Instituted a new drinking policy "There have been a number of region­ In drinking le·1els will most likely occur forbidding beer kegs in residence halls al surveys done over the years. but more slowly than in the past. and fraternity houses, and banning all because they were all done by different The study did find disturbing in­ public drinking on campus researchers in different parts of the creases in some areas, though. At the Un1vers1ty of Pittsburgh, where country, they lacked continuity," ex­ The number of students who drive a football player fell to his death last plains David Hanson. associate pro· while drinking, for instance, has In­ month after drinking at a campus party, fessor of sociology at the State Univer­ creased from 26 percent in the m1d­ officials are developing tougher alcohol sity of New Yori( College at Potsdam, sevent!es to over 45 percent last fall And regulations and may even place a who co-authored the study along with the number of students reporting hang­ "moratorium" on student parties. lndlana University health ancf safety overs and other post-drinking health Apd a Youngstown State fraternity Professor Ruth Engs. problems jumped from 57 percent to recently held Its second "dry rush" In a Based on research Engs had done In over 66 percent in the same period. year New members like the Idea, says the mid-seventies. the two researchers Women who labeled themselves as Sigma Alpha Epsilon President Dennis say their new study points to a signifi­ heavy drinkers also increased from just Demanino, and members grade point cant leveling off in drinking and alcohol under five percent In the mid-seventies averages have increased dramatically abuse by students. to over 11 percent, though the study since the "no alcohol" policy was Engs and Hanson noted only a mar- found more men than women drink. instituted.

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