W.'Of- the Rice Thresher Vol. LXXXIX, Issue No. 7 S//VCE Friday, September 28, 2001 Bush picks dean for NEA Shepherd School's Michael Hammond nominated as 8th chairman

by Jenny Rees If the U.S. Senate confirms his In an official NEA press release EORTHI- THRESHEK nomination, Hammond will serve as he said he would accept the the eighth chair of the NEA succeed- president's nomination if confirmed After studying topics ranging ing musician and folklorist Bill Ivey. by the Senate. from philosophy to neuroscience at The appointment is for a four-year "I am deeply honored by President universities in the United States, term. The NEA a federal agency es- Bush's confidence in me," Hammond Great Britain and India, Dean of the tablished in 1965, annually oversees said in the press release. "The Na- Shepherd School of Music Michael the distribution of almost $105 million tional Endowment for the Arts is an Hammond is preparing to head the in grants for the arts in all 50 states. increasingly important agency. The National Endowment for the Arts. Hammond, 69, is prohibited from arts can help heal our country and be On Sept. 19, the White House speaking with the press about the a source of pride and comfort." announced President George W. nomination until his appointment is The nation's state of crisis fol- Bush's intention to nominate finalized, but he emphasized that he lowing the terrorist attacks Sept. Hammond, who has served as dean had not applied for the position. 11 influenced Hammond's decision of the Shepherd School since 1986, 'They found me," he said. "I don't to accept the nomination, Provost to the position. know how." See NEA, Page 12 Students to regain stadium seats

by Meredith Jenkins year as the reason for closing the Club is the female equivalent of Rally THRESHER STAFF first rows. During the Oct. 5, 2000 Club. The two clubs are not official game against Fresno State Univer- Rice student organizations. After two meetings between stu- sity, a female in the student seating In response to May's decision, dents and Athletics Director Bobby section threw a plastic football at a Rally Club President Sean McSherry May, both sides are optimistic stu- Fresno State football player. After a met with May to discuss the possi- dents will be allowed back into the subsequent altercation with a police bility of allowing students to sit in first seven rows of the student sec- officer, the football player was re- those rows. The college presidents tion for home football games at Rice moved from the game. also met with May, and the issue MIRIAM BARRY/THRESHER Stadium. The football player blamed his was brought up at the Student Asso- Rice's Athletics Department de- anger on harassment from Rice fans ciation meeting Monday. Speaking out for peace cided to rope off the first seven rows in the front of the student section. At the SA meeting, a group of stu- Baker College senior Daniel Mee wears a shirt with the words, "This is of the student section for the Sept. 8 Traditionally, this section is occu- dents including McSherry, Sally Club not another Vietnam" to the Rally for Peace at noon Sept. 20. The rally football game without consulting pied by members of the Rally Club President Polly D'Aviguon and the SA was sponsored by Houston Students for Peaceful Justice. student organizations. Students and Sally Club. Athletics Committee Chair Ryan found out about the decision two Hie Rally Club is a student-run Keedy said they would meet with May days before the game. male spirit group that drinks beer again in hopes of resolving the issue. May cited a confrontation be- before games, sits near the playing Keedy is also the president of Stu- tween a football player on an oppos- field and cheers for Rice athletes dents for Athletic Spirit and Support. Esperanza to be at NASA ing team and a police officer last and against opponents. The Sally See STADIUM, Page 13 by Rachel Shiffrin "If you're paying a lot for your THRESHER STAFF tickets, you expect more out of your experience, so you might expect to Esperanza, the annual fall formal have food," Cox, a sophomore, said. sponsored by the Rice Program Because it takes over 30 minutes Counsel, will be held at the NASA to drive to NASA from campus, some Space Center Nov. 10 from 10 p.m. worry student attendance may be to 2 a.m. affected. However, Tavernier said The theme has not yet been de- she hoped this would not be the termined, but tickets will cost $20 case. and will go on sale about two weeks "I want to be optimistic and say prior to the event. that [the location] wouldn't lower No food will be served at attendance because it's a really cool Esperanza this year. place, but on the realistic side, 1 "N ASAhas exclusive caterers and think it probably will because it is so all they serve are chips," Lovetf Col- far," Tavernier said. lege sophomore Poonam Mehta However. Tavernier said the site said. might encourage some students to /A Mehta, who is planning the come to the event. event with Hanszen College sopho- "We're hoping that the location more Tiffany Tavernier, said she itself will get people to go. just did not think the absence of food because it is NASA." Tavernier would be a problem since most said. people do not eat while there. "I wasn't really planning on go- Tavernier said plenty of drinks ing, but I'm really into space. Even would be available. though it's so far away, I would con- ALEX SIGEDA/THRESHER Jones College RPC Representa- sider it because I'd love to go to tive Kiltie Cox said the absence of NASA," Will Rice College sopho- Getting all the MOBsters in a row food would not be a large issue be- more Katie Garcia said. Members of the MOB's percussion group perform during the Sept. 8 home football game against Duke cause most people going will already Lovett junior Katie Southard, who University. See News Feature, Pages 10-11. have eaten dinner, but the food might planned the event last year, said she still be missed. See ESPERANZA, Page 9 Nanotech receives $10.5 million grant INSIDE Come up with a plan the 1996 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his by Mark Berenson OPINION Page 4 earlier work in nanotechnology, when he Oct. 5 is the deadline to apply for the THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF - Hanszen dining situation elitist helped discover buckeyballs, spheres made second annual Student Initiative Grant. up of 60 carbon atoms. The grant is awarded by Wiess College A National Science Foundation grant of $10.5 A&E Pages 14-15 Nanotechnology concerns the creation and Resident Associate Bill Wilson, and the million awarded last week will help keep Rice at New books by Recknagcl, Wood the forefront of nanotechnology research. Rice study of objects made up of just a few atoms. total for all grants awarded is about $5,500. will use the grant, along with $4.5 million of its The applications of nano-objects include mak- Any Rice student can submit an applica- tion for the money. Applications should SPORTS Page 22 own, to establish tin- Center for Biological and ing stronger and lighter materials, faster com- Football opens WAC play Environmental Nanotechnology. puter processors and advances in medical be submitted to Wiess Masters Katherine Donato and Dan Kalb, MS 738. Rice was one of six schools to receive a technology. Weekend Weather grant for creating various nanotechnology The overarching goal of funding the cen- Quote of the Week Friday centers. The awards ranged from $10 million ters was to get past the road-block issues in 58-82 degrees "No longer do you have to take your corpora to $11.6 million. ()ther centers will be located nanotechnology, Colvin said. Saturday tions over the border, to Indonesia, to the "Science moves in tits and jumps," Colvin Mostly su degree" at Columbia I'niversity, Cornell University, Philippines bring them to South Carolina." Sunday Harvard I diversity, Northwestern I University said. "So right now there are two big roadblock — Labor activist Ken Riley, about the lack of Partly sun and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. issues. One iscan you make the materials cheaply unionization in South Carolina, during a The center will be directed by Chemistry enough and in large enough quantities to make speech Wednesday. See Story. Page 7. Associate Professor Vicki Colvin and Chemis- it practical for people to consider an application. try Professor Rick Smalley. Smalley received See NA\()TI:CH\()I.(K;N, Page THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2001 oaviD cnien the Rice Thresher

Leslie Liu, Robert Reichle Editors in Chief Esperanza: "Houston, \ we have a problem."

Esperanza, the annual fall formal sponsored by the Rice Program Council, will be held at the NASA's Space Center Houston this year (See Story, Page 1). While the physical space may lend itself to a unique experience, the problem is that NASA isn't actually in Houston — it's almost 30 miles southeast of downtown in the Clear Lake area, easily a 40-minute drive from Rice. In past years, RPC has organized chartered Rice shuttle buses to transport students from the Sallyport to the formal dances. Last year, the buses ran in a continuous loop. Even with locations as close as the ... anp a voice FBOK* a&ove sait>, Museum District or the Texas Medical Center, there was a shortage of seats at the end of the night. 'THOU SHAUT noT &EFOUL THE FIRST seven ROWS/ Imagine wearing those great 3-inch heels or that sexy tux for six hours straight, dancing all night and then having to wait in a long line LETTERS TO THE EDITOR for a 40-minute, crowded bus ride home. The round trip could take over two hours. unmolested form, then your publi- violence. Backpage not a cation has ceased to perform that Strikes against countries that Hopefully, RPC will ensure that more buses are available to run in a function. harbor terrorists are acts of self- continuous loop between the Space Center and the Sallyport. Perhaps laughing matter So while I too must accept partial defen se, not simply revenge. Threats funding that would usually go to buying food for the formal can pay for responsibility for the final outcome, of further retaliation by those coun- part of this extra expense. To the editor: I request that you be more careful in tries should not dissuade us from Which brings us to Esperanza's lack of food. While it's true that most As a senior at Rice, I have seen editing future submissions from striking; it simply makes our justifi- opinion writers. Anyone interested cation stronger. So while the pros- people go to dinner before formals, we contend that students do eat at some funny Backpages in the Thresher. Last year was exception- in an accurate reflection of my views pect of continual wars of self-defense such functions. Esperanza is a fairly long event, and students aren't likely ally humorous as the Backpage on the Sept. 11 attacks may contact may not be desirable, it is our only to go all the way out to Clear Lake to stay for just an hour. And people will poked fun at individuals and various me by e-mailing [email protected]. rational choice when faced with re- get hungry. groups around campus. It was won- gimes whose only goal is our de- As the situation stands, we'd recommend that students who don't have derful entertainment, but I am sorely James Dallal struction. disappointed in this year's showing, a car beg for a ride. Even if it doesn't shorten the commute, at least you Lovett senior specifically last issuers article regard- Todd Makse can pick up some Taco Cabana on the way home. ing the "lackluster" sport of soccer. Sid '01 While it's nice to have some variety from year to year, the coordina- There are a few reasons this is America should Research analyst, Jones Graduate tors of RPC's formal events should keep in mind that many students' the stupidest thing I have ever read School of Management only method of transportation to the events is by the chartered bus. As in my life. First off, you aren't at all practice self-defense such, the commute should be short and the night should be spent funny. If you want to make fun of a sport or a team or whatever, please To the editor: Ideas should be enjoying the company of others and the formal itself, not the "party bus" make it the slightest bit humorous. I disagree strenuously with to and from the location. Your amendments to the sport in James Dallal's anti-American com- freely distributed hopes of drawing larger crowds to ments in his column, "War is the the game were not only void of any logical outcome of social violence" To the editor: humor, they were dumb. I was actu- (Sept. 21). His is just one of many We wish to answer some com- ally dumber after having read them. despicable viewpoints that have di- ments made about us in your article, Expressing your thoughts Secondly, if you're going to mus- rectly or indirectly blamed the events 'Two men distribute fliers, interrupt ter up the balls to write something of Sept. 11 on U.S. foreign policy. classes" (Sept. 21), and make a gen- that may offend people, don't put a The easy responses to such eral comment about free speech and on student seating disclaimer at the bottom. A few sen- claims are to say Dallal and others true academic freedom. tences trying to cover your ass are mistaking motivation for causa- When we were on your campus against the retaliation of the soccer tion. that killing civilians has no pos- last week, we were neither drunknor In the weeks that have passed since the Athletics Department team don't cut it, especially when I sible justification regardless of con- stoned (as charged by Philosophy decided to rope off the first seven rows of student seating at home doubt its members would give you text, and that no plausible foreign See IDEAS, Page 4 football games, the situation has started brighten for students who like the time of day anyway. policy could ever satisfy all terrorist their front-row seats. If the goal of the Backpage sec- elements. But those arguments, Some progress has been made in meetings between Athletics Direc- tion is to produce something worth while undoubtedly true, do not ad- reading, 1 suggest you boys have a dress the fundamental misunder- tor Bobby May, Rally Club President Sean McSherry and the college meeting to get on track. If your goal standing Dallal has as to the mean- CONTACTING THE presidents, and both sides say they expect to reach an agreement soon is just to fill space after a hard week ing of being a sovereign nation, as THRESHER (See Story, Page 1). * of writing other Thresher articles, 1 America is. f According to McSherry, for Rally to make a more persuading argument, suggest you leave the space blank History shows that war does not | the Athletics Department needs to see that regular students, not just Rally rather than attempt to be the slight- occur between democratic coun- Letters est bit entertaining. tries. While America should en- and Sally members, care about getting their seats back. "It seems to me that m Letters to the editor deavor to negotiate international I [May] does acknowledge that the Rally and Sally and people who do go to should be sent to the Thresher Beth Williams disputes with fellow democracies, it by mail, fax or e-mail to football games want to be in the front rows," McSherry said. "What 1 would Hanszen senior has no responsibility to do so with [email protected] or be deliv- I do is encourage people to e-mail him. If he knows how many people care dictatorships, whose very currency ered in person. We prefer that about it, it just might mean that he can't just ignore it." is violence itself. If anything, the use letters be submitted via e-mail. Dallal's column of force has often been too timid n We agree. A flood of polite, articulate e-mails from a wide variety of Letters must be received by 5 yi when American interests have con- p.m. on the Monday prior to a students would make a convincing argument for our ability to sit misrepresents views flicted with the stated desires of dic- Friday publication date. responsibly in the front rows at sporting events. tatorial regimes. 2 • All letters to the editor As an advocate for students in university-wide discussions, Vice To the editor: Dallal's insistence on blaming must be signed and include a President for Student Affairs Zenaido Camacho should also know what I must dissociate myself from the America for starvation in Iraq is a phone number. Rice students students are thinking about this matter. Send e-mails to May at words printed in my name on Page 3 very old red herring, but demon- and alumni must include their of last week's Thresher ("War is the strates perfectly the problem with college and year. bmay@rice. edu and to Camacho at vpsa@rice. edu explaining that you want logical outcome of social injustice," these relativist attacks on America. to support Rice athletics from as close to the sidelines as possible. With • Letters should be no Sep. 21). The final column was rep- Iraq, it is now apparent, is part of longer than 250 words in any luck, those first seven rows will reopen sooner rather than later. resentative neither of my true opin- the conspiracy that brought about length. The Thresherreserves ions nor of the care with which I last week's attacks. Undoubtedly, the right to edit letters for wrote the original. Saddam Hussein is and has been a both content and length. 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THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 Guest column The Rice Naturalist Flawed insurance system plagues America Stinky seaweed spells success I like central Texas. I grew up in pool with post-menopausal women, costs. If I only pay a $5 to see a San Antonio, and driving home 5-year-olds with ear infections and doctor, What reason do I have not to through the Hill Country on 1-10 obese football coaches? go at the drop of a hat? I'm going to for Texas beach conservation under a pink sky, smelling the moun- The answer stretches back to visit the doctor more often, and.I'll tain cedar, always makes World War II and the gov- demand to see more specialists than The Rice Naturalist is dedi- out and diner. me relax a little. I feel more ernment instigation of if I had to foot the bill myself (a 1974 cated to giving the Rice com- Sargassum is unique among at ease than I do at Rice. wage freezes. Companies study by the Rand Corporation high- munity insight into the envi- other types of seaweed because Central Texas is also close wanted to attract good em- lighted this tendency). So costs go ronment in which we live. it does not need an anchor. Small to Mexico, which is great ployees but couldn't do it up and someone has to impose ra- Last month, I drove fish, shrimp, crabs, for late adolescence and with higher wages. They tioning to control them. In the United to one of my favorite snails and other sea life summer travel but bad for used health care instead, States, rationing takes the form of places, Galveston State that would rather eat car insurance; Texans pay establishing contracts to limitations on access imposed by Park. Beach towel in than be eaten con- higher rates because of pay for an employee's insurance companies. hand, I hopped out of sume the sargassum our proximity to the bor- health costs. The govern- In Canada, which also has a third- the car and inhaled and hide within it. der. ment liked this idea and party payer system (run by the gov- deeply to experience Eventually, so many This is the idea of a made employer-paid ernment), rationing takes the form the warm, salty fra- creatures start living risk pool — the insurance health care costs tax free. of long waiting lines for routine pro- grance of the sea. My on the seaweed that risk for cars in Texas is However, if an individual cedures, slow adoption of new tech- nose wrinkled and my the weight may drag it slightly higher than in uses his own wages to pay nology and wage freezes for health smile changed to a Joyce Lynn to the bottom of the Michigan because cars inTexas tend for health care, he does so with care providers. Seriously ill patients frown. The air smelled ocean, where it feeds to be stolen more often with less after-tax dollars. This tax break are forced to come to the United sulfurous and fetid. Almaguer- bottom-dwelling crea- chance of recovery. I understand amounts to a 40 percent subsidy for States to avoid three-month delays Approaching the Reisdorf tures and slowly com- that, even if I don't like it, and have employer-provided health care. for procedures like heart bypass water, I saw piles of posts itself into ocean contemplated getting around it by So this explains the problem: If surgery. dark, tangled blotches sediment. When the seaweed doesn't sink, birds and registering my car with my grandma health care purchased by employ- The U.S. and Canadian systems of decaying seaweed along the turtles investigate the green slip- in Milwaukee. ers is 40 percent cheaper than that are two sides of the same useless entire length of the beach. Small pery stuff as it washes onto the However, I don't understand my purchased by individuals, of course coin. Both countries rely on third- shorebirds poked their beaks in sand. While they don't usually health insurance risk pool. I'm 21 employers will move to provide it. party payer systems that impose ra- it, flies buzzed and seagulls eat the seaweed itself, shore ani- years old and thankfully still cov- What's more, the tax system cre- tioning in strange ways. But there laughed in the air overhead. I mals enthusiastically feast on the ered under my mom's insurance ates incentives for employers to pro- are alternatives allowing individuals carefully walked over the sea- critters who hitched rides on the plan. She's an elementary school vide first dollar coverage, insurance to make their own health care deci- weed and toward the water. There mobile diner before it struck land. teacher, so she receives decent plans that pay for things like routine sions, such as a reformed tax sys- I saw even more of the stuff, re- health care benefits from her school doctor visits and prescription drugs, tem combined with medical savings sembling small, long-stemmed After a few hours in the warm district in San Antonio. in addition to catastrophic costs fol- accounts. bunches of tiny brown grapes Texas sun, the decomposing sea- As I said, I'm lucky: If I tried to lowing serious illness. The tax sys- The first step is understanding floating in every wave and wash- weed begins to emit a malodor- find insurance on my own, without tem is the reason we have a strong the flaw in the false rhetoric of single ing onto the sand. I kicked the ous funk of a smell. Yet even in its an employer to pay some of the cost, third-party payer system and the payer advocates. The next is grant- rotten seaweed off my shoes and death sargassum provides one it would be drastically more expen- reason we have strange institutions ing the same tax breaks to individu- turned back toward the car. I'd last benefit to the coastal ecosys- sive and the benefits far less com- like Health Maintenance Organiza- als who purchase health care as to have lunch downtown and visit tem. The structure of the sea- prehensive. Being 21 and healthy, tions, or HMOs. employers. There's no reason we the beach another day. weed along the beach acts as a I'm not much of an insurance risk. The need for HMOs stems from should be forced to look for em- Every year, thousands of un- miniature frame to trap sand and So why should I need to find an the problem with third-party payers ployer-provided coverage. happy beach visitors and resi- help prevent erosion. The repul- employer to pay for health care? Why in general: The individuals consum- dents are subjected to similar ol- sive stench of decomposing sar- is it more expensive to find insur- ing the health care have no reason Brad Lega is a Hanszen College factory attacks. But this marine gassum insults the noses of tour- ance on my own? Why am I in a risk to control their own health care senior. offender is far more valuable and ists and ocean-front property impressive than any overcooked holders. Every year, many resi- suntan. As such, it deserves spe- dents demand local and state gov- Sober since the age of one cial protection from attempts to ernments sweep the seaweed off remove it from the beach. the beach and toss it into land- The seaweed I encountered is fills. Childhood influences can curb violence called sargassum, of Sargasso Yet tourists and property own- Sea notoriety. The Sargasso Sea ers are in debt to sargassum. One of the many reasons I dislike young people embrace it. structively with their problems by is an oval-shaped, warm-water First, it supports a coastal eco- watching the news is that it makes Still, if the entertainment indus- letting them know their ideas and region east of the West Indies system unmatched in its produc- me afraid to have children. This fear try has the power to "normalize" feelings will be taken seriously. If a and west of the Azores. In this tivity and diversity. Each fall and has intensified greatly over the last something, that proves the situa- child needs to confide in someone, unique sea-within-a-sea, many spring, millions of birds, many of three or four years as the tion is not hopeless. If he's much more likely to open up to square miles of sargassum float them rare, descend upon the Gulf headlines have featured movies and music can a teacher who will validate his feel- at the water's surface with the Coast to eat and rest. Their pres- one horrifying school help shape a child's val- ings and support him rather than help of numerous grape-like air ence in turn attracts thousands shooting after another. As ues. then they can also one who will pass swift judgment. bladders. Large pieces of the sea- of birdwatchers, scientists and if that wasn't enough, the be used to discourage I'll admit school violence is a dif- weed frequently break away from students, supporting an increas- country's reaction to irresponsible behavior. ficult problem to fix, but I don't be- the Sargasso Sea and drift thou- ingly profitable ecotourism indus- these incidents has been It could happen. lieve it's hopeless, either. Everyone sands of miles via ocean Currents try. Secondly, by slowing natural to look for a scapegoat We can't let a child's in a position of influence over young into the Gulf of Mexico. erosive processes, sargassum instead of trying to solve real-life role models off people needs to accept the responsi- As the sargassum pieces move helps ocean-front property to re- the problem. the hook, however. Most bility for making that influence a into warm Texas waters, they re- main just that, at no cost to land- Pointing fingers in the people would agree that positive one. Raising children prop- produce rapidly, growing in size owners save an occasional of- aftermath of school parents should, by defi- erly is necessarily a team effort, and and number. Strong winds then fense to the nose. shootings has become nition, be the primary we can only eradicate school vio- align the sargassum into long strips that can run parallel to the something of a sick rou- influences in their lence if every member of the team Joyce Lynn Almaguer-Reisdorf Texas coastline for miles. Float- tine for us — one can al- children's lives, and that pitches in. (Hanszen '99) is a graduate stu- ing along, the nutrient-rich sea- dent in ecology and evolutionary most predict the order in which we those who fail to teach their kids weed functions as a mobile hide- biology. will try to blame various groups of right from wrong are partly respon- Raj Wahi (Wiess '99) is a graduate people. Media? Movies? Music? Par- sible for school homicides. If you student in chemistry. ents? Guns? Teachers? Or should don't teach your kids that violence we just blame the kid who pulls the has very real, permanent, conse- trigger? Personally, I'm surprised so quences, they are more susceptible few people think we should hold all to violent or self-destructive behav- The Rice Thresher, the official student newspaper at Rice University since 1916. is of the above accountable for ior. If you keep a loaded gun in an published each Friday during the school year, children's behavior. Most people unlocked drawer, your children are the Rice Thresher except during examination periods and seem to want to narrow it down to more likely to hurt someone. holidays, by the students of Rice University. I one or two "culprits." Then there are teachers, folks Another part of the problem, 1 who are asked to assume awesome Editorial and business offices are located on the second floor of the Ley Student Center, think, is that we frame this issue in responsibilities for less-than-awe- 6100 Main St.. MS-524, Houston, 'FX 77005- terms of "fault" instead of "responsi- some pay. In addition to teaching Leslie Liu, Robert Reichle Editors in Chief 1892. Phone (713) 348-4801. Fax (713) 348- bility." The idea of taking on a re- children how to read and write, they 5238. E-mail: [email protected]. Web page: sponsibility doesn't sound very are responsible for a significant por- http://www. ricethresher.org. Annual threatening; in fact, it can be empow- tion of a young person's emotional subscription rate: $50 domestic. $105 ering. Blame, on the other hand, is education. Unfortunately, not all of international. Nonsubscription rate: first copy NEWS BACKPAGE free, second copy $5. something no one wants. them accept that responsibility, and Olivia Allison. Editor Joe Garland. Editor Consider, for instance, the posi- believe me, children can sense it. Rachel Rustin, Editor Scott Selinger. Editor The Thresher reserves the right to refuse tion that a child's parents are en- Have you ever been in a health Mark Berenson, Asst. Editor any advertising for any reason. Additionally, tirely at fault if a child engages in class in which the teacher lectured Liora Danan, Asst. Editor PHOTOGRAPHY the Thresher does not take responsibility for Renata Escovar, Editor destructive behavior. People in the about sex, drugs or violence in a the factual content of any ad. Printing an OPINION Katie Streit, Editor advertisement does not constitute an entertainment industry frequently Ben Stein-ish monotone? Me too. it Catherine Adcock, Editor Rob Gaddi, Interim Asst. Editor use this argument, at least implic- felt as if we were being told, "Look, Carly Kocurek, Asst. Editor endorsement by the Thresher. itly, to defend sex and violence in the I'm teaching you what I'm required COPY SPORTS Sarah Ainsworth, Editor Unsigned editorials represent the majority movies and hateful lyrics in music. to, but really I couldn't care less Chris Larson. Editor Melissa Bailey. Asst. Editor opinion of the 77i rrs/icr editorial staff. All other Yet the fact remains that movies about you." I cannot emphasize Jason Gershman, Asst. Editor opinion pieces represent solely the opinion of and music, like everything else we enough how damaging this kind of David Chien, Illustrator the author. see and hear on a regular basis, will classroom environment can be, and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Adam l

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Guest column . LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

IDEAS from Page 2 gious and important buildings like "Powerful is not he who knocks Professor George Sher) nor were the Mumbai Stock Exchange, the the other down indeed powerful is we carrying weapons, as one appar- Air-India building and a few other he who controls himself in a fit of ently hysterical student stated she important sites, just like what hap- anger." servery to non-Hanszenites feared. pened at the World Trade Center. "God does not judge according - We were armed, however, with The homily from the chanceller- to your bodies and appearances but On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the some people regarding the hard- ideas. We believed that students and ies of Europe and America was, He scans your hearts and looks into Hanszen College servery closed ships they must suffer. After all, faculty at Rice would welcome the "Make peace with the militants!" At your deeds." its doors to members of other having a state-of-the-art dining fa- opportunity to discuss the events of that time, of course, these develop- '"A man walking along a path felt colleges (except athletes) for the cility with the best food on cam- Sept. 11 and the reaction to them in ments were very far away from down- very thirsty. Reaching a well he de- evening meal. The pus can become a bur- hopes that the rush to war might be town Manhattan —just distant Third scended into it. drank his fill and Hanszen Cabinet is den. I'd be willing to halted, replacing it with a reasoned World events the developed world came up. Then he saw a dog with its currently debating wager a substantial dialogue rather than cries for "re- did not dignify with notice. tongue hanging out, trying to lick up whether to transform amount of money that venge." The problem becomes even more mud to quench its thirst. The man every Wednesday most Hanszenites pre- Apparently, the administration of complex when we go into the gen- saw that the dog was feeling the night into a Hanszen- fer this year's dining Rice fears that "unacceptable" ideas esis of the trouble. Most of the ter- same thirst as he had felt so he went situation to last year's. only affair. This is, with- might penetrate the hermetically rorist groups were raised, trained down into the well again and filled out hyperbole, the I'd also bet most other sealed walls of the ivory towers on and patronized by the West, led by his shoe with water and gave the worst idea ever. colleges would switch Main Street. the United States, during the anti- dog a drink. God forgave his sins for dining facilities with us Some members of At present, the United States is Soviet war in Afghanistan. Finances this action.'The Prophet was asked: in a second. Hanszen (many of moving toward engagement in a war. were raised through narcotics culti- 'Messenger of God, are we rewarded whom frequented the Chris I view this call for This war, declared against a shad- vation and trafficking by these for kindness towards animals?' He Brown College servery Sullivan exclusion as selfish and owy enemy, is one that could easily groups. said. 'There is a reward for kindness last year) feel that too unjustified. Members explode into a "clash of civilizations," The West never paid attention to every living thing.'" (From the many people from of other colleges pay pitting "western Christian" nations except for some lip service here and Hadith collections of Bukhari, Mus- other colleges come to dine at our the same amount of money for against all Islamic and Arabic states there. These places were both safe lim, Tirmidhi and Bayhaqi.) servery. People complain this dining privileges each year as we and peoples. This must be avoided. havens and training camps for ter- Clearly, the image of this major depletes our food resources, lim- do and are entitled to the same Is this an inappropriate topic for rorists who carried on their trade in world religion, which has some 1.2- its seating options and doesn't high-quality food. Segregation is Rice students to discuss? Or is it the name of Islam. But these poli- billion followers, as some demon give us a chance to meet other inherently wrong. In fact, this isn't that the administration is willing to cies were pursued without reckon- faith filled with hatred and anger is members of our own college. even a case of the morally repre- tolerate discussion, but only from ing for the possibility of this nothing more than a distortion. If we I personally don't see these hensible "separate but equal" con- pre-approved sources that will not Frankenstein's monster turning on are not careful, Islam could become problems occurring regularly\ In cept but an even more revolting interrupt those who wish to run away the West itself. the next victim of American bigotry. concept: "separate and superior." fact, I've managed to meet many from realities in the real world? And that is precisely what has Have we as a nation progressed be- new students here, and I feel a I came to Rice because the Lyndon LaRouche's ideas are happened. But while it took an at- yond the point where we dislike Hanszen community still exists. idea of the residential college sys- being discussed worldwide, includ- tack of the phenomenal dimensions people for their faith? If so, let's True, on some occasions I do sit tem excited me and I never wanted ing in the Russian Duma (the Parlia- of Black Tuesday for the United prove it and continue to love our down at a table with the intention to be involved with exclusive or- ment, where he testified this sum- States to understand this, countries Muslim friends and neighbors, es- of meeting people, only to find ganizations like fraternities. We mer) , major international press, and like India have been victims of ter- pecially now. they aren't from Hanszen; how- have now created a situation that in state legislatures and on cam- rorism for over a decade now. These ever, at this point I do not curl up undermines the fundamental con- puses throughout the United States. regional incidents should have been Jared Andrews in the fetal position, but rather act cepts upon which the residential Is it the intention of administrators contained and staunched at their Sid sophomore the same way as I would had I had college system was founded. at Rice to prevent you. the students very onset, but were allowed to sat at a table with other Hanszen My right to eat at my own col- spread. members I did not know. of /arry cule, violence and discrimination, conflicts in Israel, surely it is that. " Cfc ^ P.J. O'Rourke King Live"). all for their religion. None of the The Israelis' attempts to stop the Rick Bragg I have little doubt that America persecutors are bothering to ask if terrorism targeted at them by assas- will come out stronger from the hor- Islam really is at fault in any way. sinating the people they believe arc Mark Saizman rors that have been visited upon it. Do Muslims really hate Chris- sponsoring that terrorism lias cer And what is more, it will also come tians and Jews? The Quran says: tainly not helped bring them peace. out wiser. The United States of "God forbids you not, with regards It is clear that seeking justice alone America is the reigning super- to those who fight you not for (your) is not enough. 1 0% discount power. But the West and the United faith nor drive you out of your homes, I do not mean by this that we States, I dare say, have never under- from dealing kindly and justly with should not seriously consider try- with student ID stood the long-term effects of the them; for God loveth those who are ing to kill those who plotted the (all books at ail times) interplay of religious and social dy- just" (Quran 60:8). attack. But if and when we pursue © namics on the Asian continent. It is one function of Islamic law to that course of action (because we Today, the United States vows to protect the privileged status of mi- are fully convinced that it will bring lead the war on terrorism. Well, here norities, and this is why non-Mus- true justice), we absolutely must do are a few facts the West has consis- lim places of worship have flour- it with a full understanding of how Frequenr r t Shopper Plan tently ignored: The United States, ished all over the Islamic world. His- the society of the guilty parties will extra discounts for Israel and India are the three chief tory provides many examples of react. That level of understanding sources of Islamic fundamentalism. Muslim tolerance towards other will give us the ability to try to man- return visits; India has suffered the most, but I faiths: age those reactions and be prepared no fee, no card wonder whether the West really When the caliph Omar entered for them. £ cares about this brutal truth. Jerusalem in the year 634, Islam It was recently reported that More Indians have died because granted freedom of worship to all President Malcolm Gillis said the of terrorist attacks than have citi- religious communities in the city. attacks are "beyond human compre- Travel Book Sale zens of any other nation. No, there Islamic law also permits non-Mus- hension" and that we shouldn't waste has never been anything as dramatic lim minorities to set up their own our energy trying to understand. 20% off on oil as hijacked planes plunging into courts, which implement family laws I wasdismayed. I very much hope maps & guides world-famous landmarks. But you drawn up by the minorities them- that Rice students are smarter than all the time can kill just as efficiently in smaller selves. he is. It is of tremendous impor- numbers, if not as spectacularly. Examples of the Prophet's say- tance that we make the effort to Over 30,000 people have died in ings: "God has no mercy on one who understand. How can we prevent Kashmir, a focal point of the activi- has no mercy for others." this from happening again? I do not ties of these Islamic militants. On "None of you truly believes until have a sure answer. But it is certain BRAZOS BOOKSTORE March 12, 1993, Bombay, the com- he wishes for his brother what he that we will never reach the answer mercial capital of India, was rocked 2421 Bissonnet, between Greenbriar and Kirby wishes for himself." unless we reach understanding first. by a series of bomb explosions that "He who eats his fill while his Tel: 713-523-0701 www.brazosbookstore.com resulted in the deaths of about 2,000 neighbor goes without food is not a Jacy Grannis people. The blasts were at presti- believer." Baker '99 m igwBBWWWWL, " ••T'',' *~ --yss^Er;

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THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, SEPfEMBER 28, 2001 Employers reduce hiring targets, recruiting by Jeff Lin Even before the disaster at the THRESHER STAFF World Trade Center in New York, employers reported a 30 percent plan Finding a job may prove tougher to cut back on college hiring, ac- for members of this year's graduat- cording to JobWeb.com. Many com- % ing class than for those of the recent panies that have hired in the past no m past due to economic slowdown and longer exist. the lingering effects of the New York "A lot of dot-coms and startups terrorist attack. that were here hiring last year just The economy's freefall, culminat- didn't make it," Recruiting Coordi- ing last week in the worst percentage nator for Career Services Kema drop of the Dow Jones Industrial Av- Moore said. "Financial services ob- erage in 60 years, has hurt college viously have also been hit hard by recruiting and hiring significantly. the fall in the economy." In addition to the decline in re- cruiting, companies have pushed back start dates for May '01 gradu- ',4 lot of dot-coms and ates until this fall or later. Deferrals will affect the hiring of graduates startups that were here this year, as companies who previ- hiring last year just ously needed additional labor will meet demand with deferred employ- didn't make it.' ees instead of new hires. j * - — Cheryl Matherly 'Hie decrease in recruiting is not specific to Rice. Colleges and uni- Assistant dean of students versities across the nation have seen for Career Services a significant reduction in company recruiting, Assistant Dean of Stu- dents for Career Services Cheryl Matherly said. Companies such as Accenture "The companies aren't avoiding (formerly known as Andersen Con- Rice, they simply don't have any CHRISTINE LIANG'THRESHER sulting), McKinsey and others will need," Matherly, the director of Ca- Nicholas Hinson (Wiess 01), an employee of Peterson Consulting, talks to Jones College senior Amanda Lewis not be coming to Rice University for reer Services, said. "We've talked to (center) after the presentation by Peterson Tuesday night in Farnsworth Pavilion. recruiting this fall as they have in the companies, and they've assured the past. Accenture alone hired 23 us that their decisions are not be- event, held Sept. 14, have been posi- include Lexicon Genetics, Wyle Labs rebound in the spring, the attack on Rice graduates last year, more than cause of Rice, but because of the tive.Three days after' the national trag- and Lintech. the World Trade Center may have any other company. economy." edy, the Career Fair still managed to Additional programs include changed that possibility. Matherly Economic troubles caused Rice Matherly emphasized this is ac- bring 82 companies to campus. MonsterTrak, an online resume da- said. graduate Mike Leman (Will Rice '01) tually a return to a normal job cycle, Moreover, reductions have been tabase designed to help companies Overall, these company cancella- to lose his job. the past two years of strong eco- met with a number of new programs who don't recruit on campus find tions are expected to be temporary. Leman said he was hired to work nomic growth having created an ar- in the Career Services Center de- potential applicants, and the Em- Despite some grim indicators. Rice in the Dallas office of the fiberoptics tificially high job market. signed to help students find jobs. ployer Advisory Board, consisting is still doing well when considered firm J DS Uniphase in March but was "Students will definitely have to The Career Services position of as- of 12 high-ranking employers from nationally. transferred to the San Jose office in work harder for job offers," Matherly sistant director for employer rela- a number of industries who give "This is not a situation that re- May because JDS planned to close said. "But the fact remains that good tions, filled by Nancy I^aidlaw. was feedback to the Career Services quires panic," Matherly said. "I still the Dallas office. jobs and good salaries are still out created last year to help build rela- Center. believe anyone who wants a job will Leman began looking for another there, as long as students work on tionships with companies as well as A key factor in the overall picture be able to find one." job because the cost of living is the fundamentals of job search." bring new companies to the cam- will be the state of the economy in higher in San Jose than in Dallas. Matherly recommended students pus. Companies added to recruiting the coming spring. Although initial Elizabeth Decker contributed to this Two days before graduation, a newer research companies to make sure this year as a result of these efforts projections indicated an economic report. fiberoptics firm, Latus Lightworks, they know which ones have the open- contacted Leman and offered him a ings and opportunities they need. job. He accepted the Latus Lightworks job. About a month ago, Leman said the company held a meeting and the 'We've talked to the chief executive officer told employ- MCAT ees the company was having trouble companies, and they've obtaining a second round of fund- ing. However, the CEO told employ- assured us that their ees three investors were giving them a loan. decisions are not Then the terrorist attacks made because of Rice, hut the situation worse. 3 out of 4 med school "Sept. 11, one of our initial inves- because of the tors backed out and said they would not contribute the planned $5 mil- economy.' lion to our next round," Leman wrote students who took a — Cheryl Matherlv in an e-mail. 'This resulted in the other two key investors backing out. "Sept. 12, our CEO called another commercial MCAT prep meeting. They had decided to try Brian O'Malley Clones '01), who and sell the company. Without a sale, accepted a position with McKinsey the doors would close Sept. 21. ... and Company, advised students to Sept. 21 passed and Latus is no research a company's long-term fi- course took Kaplan. [longer existing)." nancial future. Leman said the company's "Just because a company hasn't projects were successful but fund- laid anyone off yet doesn't mean it ing was impossible to get. won't happen," O'Malley said. "It is very unfortunate since we Matherly also suggested students I actually had a working product," be prepared for job offers coming Iceman said. "We would have been later this year than in previous years, f fine if our management had accepted even as late as February or March. Shouldn't you? funding in January. But Latus wasn't Despite overall reductions in re- ready for the money at the time. cruiting, financial woes have been When they went for more money, it concentrated in consulting and was too late." Internet companies. Other indus- Leman said he received no sever- tries, such as energy and technol- MCAT classes start: ance package but is interviewing for ogy. still plan to hire many new em- jobs in Houston and expects to have ployees in coming months. October 6 and November 3 a new one within a week. A traditional indicator of recruiting "I will be taking a small paycut, has been Career Services' annual Ca- but I can handle that," he said. reer Fair. The signs from this year's Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit Can't find a job? kaptest.com to enroll today!

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THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 Media Center begins improvements • YMmq Man and stepson by Lisa Danner Gillum tickets for a showing of Dial M for the aspect, or height-to-width, ratio THRliSHER STAFF Murder had to be refunded due to of various films from all over the technical difficulties. world. The Rice Media Center is pur- "Ever since the Dial M for Mur- The media center also had a new arrested for bike theft chasing new equipment — includ- der fiasco, we've been wanting to video projector installed on the ceil- ing a specially designed silver screen purchase a silver screen to project ing, which will be used mostly for pect had been seen on campus classes, and new speakers with by Stephanie Dornschneider — thanks to $60,000 from the polarized 3-D," Salinas said. before, bike thefts are not un- President's Programming Fund. Dolby Digital sound. FOR THE THKI.SHKK He said the current projectors common at Rice. Other additions include a 70-mm are about 25 years old and Salinas The Dolby Digital system cre- ' University Police arrested two At press time, ten bikes have ates a richer sound, and the 70-mm projector and new speakers for Dolby said they operate "reel-to-reel," men trying to steal bicycles at been reported stolen since the which qualifies the center to project format of the projector has the finest Digital surround sound. Rice hired a Jones College shortly after 9 p.m. beginning of September, accord- archive prints. Newer movie houses grain available, generating a clean, special consultant, Glenn Berggren, Friday. ing to an online crime blotter pro- to help design the new screen, which work on a platter system, but archive sharp image. 'Ilie 70-mm format is One of the suspects was given duced by the University Police. will make the media center the only films are only released for reel-to- uncommon because it's expensive a criminal trespass warning and 3-D venue in Houston. reel projectors that are generally to ship. People unaffiliated with Rice the other was taken to the Harris have entered Jones without per- only at more prestigious arts insti- "It's a costly format, but it's also According to Rice Cinema Coor- County Jail. mission before. Jones junior Nils dinator Kristian Salinas, Berggren tutions. the most beautiful." Salinas said. Prader Brown entered the Bagge said he remembers non- said the new screen should enable The media center's current The media center is keeping its Jones Commons by following a students coming into Jones to the media center to present films in screen, like most screens, is white. 16-mm and 35-mm projectors. Rice student who had just swiped sell magazines. the best possible way. Silver will make for richer color saiu Another expected change is Sali- his card at the entrance. Mean- ration and enhanced contrasts. nas said he plans to have new seats Salinas said he hopes the im- while, his 42-year-old stepfather, provements will make Rice cinema a Silver screens bring difficulties by summer 2002. The media center Tyrone Fields, approached the vital force in the Houston commu- along with benefits. One of these is is also expanding its show times and bike racks at Jones South. nity at large. called a hot spot, a bright image will have shows Wednesday through 'If students prefer An anonymous student ob- that appears in an unusual place Sunday. He hppes the expanded Dean of Humanities Gale Stokes served the two men and called using cable locks helped obtain the money after see- over a dark image. To solve this times will increase student atten- the police to give them a descrip- ing the disrepair at the media cen-. problem, Berggren designed the dance. He will also focus on titles for tion of the suspects. instead of U-locks, I ter, Lovett College junior TariqTapa screen as an arch to be mounted on a longer period to help build an audi- Within two minutes Univer- said. a curved frame, which keeps the ence within and outside of Rice. would welcome it if sity Police Officers Sandra " [ Stoke s i s ] one of the few people light projecting outward. The screen The program is not completely Clemente and Veliz Rodriguez in the university who genuinely cares will also be tilted slightly downward set, due in part to a machine dam- they donated their about the arts," Tapa, the lead pro- to ensure the light reflects onto the aged in September and delays and Sgts. Les Hulsey and Steve jectionist at the media center, said. seats. caused by the terrorist attack in New Reiter arrived and stopped the bikes to the police.' two men. Tapa said the old equipment is The old screen measures ap- York. — Sgt. Steve Reiter The police officers asked one constantly breaking down. proximately 12 feet by 24 feet, and Students can check out the Rice suspect to show them the con- University Police "It was obvious they needed to do the new screen will be 13 feet by 27 Media Center's Web site at tents of his backpack. something about it," Stokes said. feet. The screen is designed to ac- www.rufrice.edu/~cinema or call the "He opened it hesitatingly and The issue of purchasing a new commodate all scopes, allowing the info line at (713) 3484852 for the dates we saw humongous bolt cutters." screen was raised last year when media center to accurately project and times of film showings this year. "They came in last spring and Reiter said. were escorted off campus," Bagge The suspects confessed they said. had attempted to steal bikes, but "Campuses are easy targets said they never actually took any. for thieves," Hassell said. "People Assistant District Attorney at Rice are so diverse that anyone Maria McAnulty gave Fields a fits in here." criminal trespass warning, but However, Bagge said he feels will not press charges against "pretty safe" in his college, even him. though he knows non-students > Y< Sgt. Phil Hassell said Fields can get into Jones. has a "long criminal history." Jones junior Chris Donica said ADVANCE Still. McAnulty released the her bike was stolen last year. suspect because Fields had not "Last year 1 forgot to lock my been caught while he was com- mountain bike," she said. "It was & *iKi i mitting a crime. immediately stolen." However, five other unlocked bikes were standing next to her Muslim Students bike and none of them was stolen. 'He opened [his Since she lost her mountain Association bike, Donica said she has been backpack] locking her new bike with a U- bolt whenever she leaves it at a hesitatingly and we rack. Bagge also said he locks his bike with a U-bolt. saw humongous holt Reiter said using cable locks cutters.' to lock a bike is like giving the PRESENT: bike away. — Sgt. Steve Reiter "If students prefer using cable locks instead of U-locks, I would "HOLY WAR? PERCEPTIONS OF JIHAD IN ISLAM" welcome it if they donated their Brown, 25, was charged with bikes to the police," Reiter said. criminal trespass for entering the "Bike thefts worry me," he Jones Commons and verbally said. "I would be very upset if threatening a photographer at the someone stole my bike." WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 3RD scene. Hassell recommends students Brown's possible punishment register their bikes online on the' depends on whether the charges police Web site, http:// 7:30 — 9:00 P.M. are Class A or Class B misde- rupd. rice, edu /bicycle/. meanors. According to the dis- If a stolen bike is registered, MCMURTRY AUDITORIUM (DH 1055), DUNCAN HALL trict attorney's office. Brown "The chances are much better to could receive a punishment of up get the bike back," Hassell said, to 180 days in jail and/or a $2,000 referring to a nationwide data- fine for a Class B misdemeanor, base that keeps information about and up to one year and/or a $4,(XX) registered bikes. fine for a Class A misdemeanor. "Five years ago, a bike that FEATURING: The attempted theft at Jones had been stolen at Rice Univer- is not an isolated incident. Al- sity was even returned from DR. DAVID COOK, RELIGIOUS STUDIES though in this case neither sus- Michigan." DR. MAHMOUD EL-GAMAL. ECONOMICS

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by Lindsey Gilbert Riley invited audience members and 7 a.m. FOR THE THRESHER to imagine working conditions in "Hardened criminals are being the Deep South. With only four per- arrested on the streets of Charles- Labor activist Ken Riley came to cent of its workers unionized. South ton and around this country every Rice to garner student support for Carolina is one of the least union- night, every day, but they do not face the Charleston 5, a group of South ized states in the country. this type of persecution," Riley said. Carolina fishermen arrested during According to Riley, this low per- "This is nothing less than political peaceful picketing last year. centage is not a coincidence. persecution." A group of about 50 students "Unions in South Carolina are With pro-business interests domi- heard Riley speak Wednesday at targeted because legislators want to nating politics, Riley said he fears noon in the Grand Hall of the Rice maintain a pro-business climate," for the future of South Carolina's Memorial Center. Riley said. "There's an aggressive workers. Riley is president of the Interna- movement to stamp out labor unions "South Carolina is now becom- tional Longshoreman's Association in the state." ing the Third World alternative," Local 1422 and vice president of the Riley has experienced anti-union Riley said. "No longer do you have to AFDCIO in South Carolina. He was hostility firsthand. His 1998 nomina- take your corporations over the bor- one of 150 protesters overpowered tion to South Carolina's Port Author- der, to Indonesia, to the Philippines by about 600 policemen at the Port ity Board was opposed by the state's — bring them to South Carolina. We of Charleston on Jan. 20.2000. while Chamber of Commerce and eventu- have Third World conditions right picketing a shipping company called ally defeated. Riley said he was out- here " the Nordana Line. The union mem- raged at such blatant discrimination. Rilev said he will continue his bers, all of whom were black, were fight against anti-union sentiment i' protesting Nordana s decision to ter- intil the bitter end. A preliminary minate ties with the ILA. hearing is scheduled for the Charles- The violent run-in drew national 'Unions in South ton 5 on Oct. 5. Organizations attention. Riley said. throughout the world have pledged 'We were met with 600 riot cops, Carolina are targeted support on the day the case comes helicopters in the air. gunboats in to trial. the water, snipers on the roofs with because legislators RSGJ President Miles Rodriguez, night-vision goggles, policeman on a Wiess College junior, said the Rice horseback, canine units, you name want to maintain a pro- Charleston 5 Defense Committee it." Riley said. business climate. will offer its full support. The com- Nine union members were ar- mittee presented Riley with a $264 rested during the altercation, five of There's an aggressive check and issued a resolution stat- whom were charged with felonies ing. "In solidarity with the Charles-

KUANA KNIGHT/THRESHER and placed under house arrest. As movement to stamp out ton 5. the Rice Charleston 5 Defense evidence of police misconduct came Committee agrees to fully support Learning from a pro to light, Riley and others took their labor unions in the and attend the local AFL-CIO spon- case to the public arena, speaking sored events in solidarity with the Evie Zambetakis gets makeup advice irom a Clinique consultant in the out against racial and social injus- state.' Charleston 5 the day that their trial Student Center Tuesday. Free consultations and sample products tice. begins. ... This solidarity is an un- were given to people who visited the Clinique booths. — Ken Riley Riley's quest has taken him all Labor activist flinching stance against racism and over the world, most recently to union busting and in favor of full Norway, France and Spain. racial equality and the full expres- Wednesday's lecture was Riley's sion of workers' rights." first stop in Houston. The lecture "Being brought up in the South. I In addition, 46 audience mem- Will Rice RAs resign was hosted by Rice Students for Glo- understood what it was like to be bers signed a petition calling for jus bal Justice, the Black Student Asso- discriminated against because of my tice for the Charleston 5. , ciation. the Black Graduate Student race and because of my color," Riley Lovett College freshman and BSA by Mark Berenson he is currently involved in Will Rice's search for new masters. Association and the new Rice chap- said. "And now that I've made a ca- member .Alicia Malik was among IHKI SHf.R EDITORIAL STAFF ter of the NAACP. Will Rice Masters Dale and Elise reer choice to become a union mem- the signers. Will Rice College Resident Asso- Sawyer's term ends at the end of the Wednesday evening, Riley ad- ber, I'm still going to be discrimi- "I thought the speech was excel- ciates Heather Syrett and Sharyn academic year. dressed the Harris County AFL-CIO nated against." lent," Malik said. "I want to start Malatok announced their resigna- Syrett said she and Malatok were Council. Riley said he views the Charles- something or be a part of something tion, effective at the end of academic willing to help in the RA selection Although Riley primarily speaks ton 5 incident as yet another ex- here on campus the day of the trial." year, in an e-mail to the college process as much as the search com- to union members, he emphasized ample of conservative strong-arm- Riley said he hopes for a swift and listserv Wednesday. mittee desired. the importance of student support. ing. When the state Attorney Gen- just resolution to the Charleston 5 eral intervened in the case, the Syrett, who is also director of the "We offered to be of help to them "It's very special to us to have case. student groups come out and sup- charges were increased from 5 mis- Community Involvement Center, in whatever way they decided they "We feel that we simply cannot port us because this struggle that we demeanor trespassing charge to said she and Malatok, who lives with would like our help," Syrett said. afford to let one of these workers are engaged in is a struggle for you," felonies, including inciting a riot. Syrett, never planned to stay the full "We'll help them out with recruiting go to jail," Riley said. "We want to Riley said. "We are trying in this day The five defendants are still await- fight for workers' rights and civil seven-year term, and now seemed a people and just telling people across and time to make the workplace bet- ing trial and are currently under rights, to make the workplace bet- good time to leave. campus what a great experience we ter, so that when you enter the mar- house arrest, confined to their ter for those generations that come "Next year is when a lot of the had at Will Rice, and leave it up to ket conditions will be better for you." homes between the hours of 7 p.m. behind us." other RAs are coming to their term the search committee to decide what limits, and we didn't want Will Rice role we will play beyond that." to be searching at that time because Favaloro said she anticipated ei- The Second Annual it would be hard for the college when ther Syrett. Malatok or both would they are competing with all of the be on the committee. other colleges," Syrett said. Halpern-Dickerman said while it Houston Grand Taiko Festival Will Rice President Jesse Halpern- will be difficult for Will Rice to have Dickerman said Syrett and Malatok, both new masters and a new RA next who have been RAs since 1997. were year, he is not worried. Experience the like older sisters to college members. "It is not going to be so bad." explosive power "I'm just glad they will be here as Halpern-Dickerman said. "We've al- long as I'm here," Halpern- ways had really strong leaders at of Taiko! Dickerman said. "I can't imagine Will Will Rice among the students, and it Rice without them." looks like it is going to continue. presented by Some students said Syrett and Sure it is going to be strange, but Malatok enjoyed hanging out with they will learn together." Kaminari Taiko them. Political Science Professor Gilbert of Houston "Heather and Sharon are always Cuthbertson, who has been an RAat around... and they're totally cool with Will Rice for over 30 years, will con- having people come over to their room tinue to be an RA. also starring Thursday nights [to watch TV1," Will Syrett added that from her per- Rice junior Amanda Hines said. sonal experience she didn't think Takahamarvii Syrett said her favorite part of having new masters and an RA si- Mitsujuroku being an RA was watching students multaneously would be a problem. change in their time at Rice. "We came in at the same time as . fapanese Class ica! "The best part of being an RA. the Sawyers and we all survived Dance especially having been here for over okay." Syrett said. four years, is watching the students Syrett said she and Malatok de- grow from when they come in as cided to announce their resignation freshmen to graduating four or five earlier than planned because of other Lee's years later," Syrett said. "We feel RA searches currently going on in privileged for getting to be a part of the colleges. Golden Dragon that for so many students." "We wanted to make sure that Dance Troupe Syrett said she and Malatok plan to they had plenty of time to do a thor- stay active in the college as associates. ough search, especially with the Dragon and Halpern-Dickerman said Will Rice other RA searches going on across Lion Dance Vice Presidentjoey Favaloro will chair the campus," Syrett said. the search committee for the new RAs. Halpern-Dickerman said he is not Favaloro, a senior, said the com- concerned about attracting RAs to October 5th and 6th, 2001 7PM mittee has not yet been chosen. Will Rice. 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THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2001

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

The Student Association met Monday. The following were discussed:

• Anyone interested in serving on the Student Alumni Liaison Commit- tee should contact SA Presidents Jamie Lisagor and Gavin Parks (s [email protected]).

m Former Baker College President Melissa Boddie (Baker *01) and Former Wiess College President Robert Lundin (Wiess '00) spoke about the after-school program they run at the elementary school where they teach. The program, Students Mastering Arts, Athletics and Academics with Rice Tutors (S.M.A.R.T.), is held Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at Garcia Elementary School. It includes a homework session where Rice students tutor elementary schooj students, an elective period including activities such as arts and crafts, cooking and debate, and a dSdgeball game. Anyone inter- ested in participating in the program should contact Lundin at [email protected].

• A discussion was held about the loss of student seating in the first seven rows at football games. It was decided the presidents of Rally Club and Sally Club and the chair of the SA Standing Committee on Athletics will set up a meeting with Athletics Director Bobby May (See Story, Page 1).

• The dates and deadlines for Homecoming Elections have been set. Anyone can nominate someone or something for a Homecoming position by filling out a petition, which will be available from Oct. 19- 25. Elections will be held Nov. 2-7. PHOTOS BY RENATA ESCOVAR/THRESHER

• The debate about changes to the SA Constitution will resume next Debating U.S. week. Changes to the constitution must be approved by Oct. 8 in foreign policy order to appear on the Homecoming ballot. The next meeting will be held Monday in Farnsworth Pavilion in the Above: Edward Djerejian, director of Student Center at 10 p.m. the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, responds emotionally to a student's question about why Americans should strongly react to in the Sept. 14 article "Students' stadium seating changed," Hanszen the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New College junior Ryan Keedy was misidentified as a member of the Rally Club. In the same article, Will Rice College sophomore Hubert Gomiak was York, Washington, D.C., and misidentified as a freshman. Pennsylvania. Djerejian, who has served as an ambassador to Syria The Thresher regrets the errors. and Israel, held a discussion with students about the meaning of the attacks and the effect they will have on the United States' foreign policy. About 200 students attended the event in Baker Hall, which was held Fall formal 30 miles away Sept. 20. ESPERANZA, from Page 1 event will be held at NASA in part Left: Djerejian motions to the thought the only people who would because she and Mehta began student to quit talking after telling not attend because of the distance searching for a place so late. Nei- the student he was monopolizing the would be students who normally ther was in Houston over the sum- conversation. drive to the formal rather than using mer, and so they did not begin mak- a bus. ing plans until the first two weeks of "I'm not happy [about the dis- school. tance] ... it makes it harder, but it Southard said that for last year's will not eliminate the possibility of Esperanza organizers had started me going," Baker College junior Alex searching in the spring semester of Rottgers said. the previous year. To counter this, RPC plans to Of the places still available for have a well-organized shuttle sys- rental this fall, NASA was one of tem using chartered non-Rice the few big enough, Tavernier said. buses, and coordinators are try- She said she thinks this location ing to make the transportation be will be fun and that the decora- part of the entertainment experi- tions will be impressive. Since the ence by giving charter buses a formal still lacks a theme, organiz- "party bus" atmosphere, Tavernier ers are not sure what music they said. will provide. This would include music on the "It think it's a cool idea," Southard buses and possibly video clips on said. I think people are tired of a the video monitors in the buses, hotel again and again. It's never been Tavernier said. done there, so it's certainly some- According to Tavernier, the thing different."

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He had no idea he would project, in which he was investigat- Colvin said tin grant would look at the environmental impact watch them change forever. ing the possibility of a new open not be used ex( lusively lor scien- of nanotechnologies so that if you Quayle (Will Rice '01) is a 2001 skies agreement between Great Brit- tific research. were about to make lots of car- recipient of the Watson Fellowship, ain and the United States, in order to 'The way that the center is bon nanotubes, or other of these which he is using to study five inter- focus on changes in security and different from a normal grant or really fancy new compounds, national airports. passenger services. even a collaborative grant is that what will they do to the planet?" The Watson Fellowship is a "I've been dealing with passenger roughly 20 percent of our fund- Colvin said examining the envi- $15,000 award for one year of inde- services and aboard aircraft," Quayle ing will go to non-research re- ronmental impact would have two pendent research abroad sponsored said. "[British airline] Virgin (Atlan- lated activities," Colvin said. advantages. It would make prod- by the Thomas J. Watson Founda- tic Airways] is very innovative and The proposal included a col- ucts less expensive in the long run tion. wants to provide good service but in laboration with the Jesse H.Jones by solving environmental problems He said he became interested in light of what's happened in America Graduate School of Management before they exist and it would en- airports last summer while doing an they've had to remove all bottled to develop courses and programs sure the products are used in an internship at George Bush Intercon- wines, silverware. Everything's gone 3 1 on how to take nanotechnology environmentally friendly manner. tinental Airport for Leadership Rice. to plastic, even in first class — no LAURA WIGINTC . 'nRESHER innovations and make them the Colvin said she hoped enough china. They're taking away any po- Patrick Quayle basis for businesses. research will have been done by the tential weapons aboard aircraft. ing alliances are what's changed In addition, the grant will affect end of the five year grant so that People are paying $5,000 for a ticket many people's opinion and the tone undergraduates in several ways. nanotechnologists are were not and getting plastic." of press. People thought he'd close Executive Director of the Cen- working with nanotechnologies. 'Europe has seen _ Quayle said European attitudes the U.S. up and start dropping ter Kevin Ausman said funding "We want to basically make ii hijackings, [so it has] toward airport security differed from bombs." from the grant will oe used to so that people who are not those of the United States before the develop courses and textbooks. nanotechnologists an: able to use had to control who attacks on the World Trade Center In nTidition, joint upper-level our materials themselves without and the Pentagon. courses between the l hemistry, comes in and out. ... going tnrough us. Colvin said. "In the past, Europe has seen In the United States, Biological Engineering and En- Ausman said another locus is The United States was hijackings, [so it has| nad to con- vironmental Engineering Depart- to make nanotechnology have trol who comes in and out because security guards are 18- ments have been proposed. practical applications. always so isolated.' the countries are so much smaller Colvin also said there would be "We want [nanotechnology! to and closer together.' Quayle said. year-old kids getting many new research positions avail- move past the curiosity stage and — Patrick Quavle "The United States was always so able for undergraduates, includ- into the tool stage to solve real Will Rice '01 isolated. Europe has seen tragedies minimum wage. They ing 10 summer fellowships and worltl problems," Ausman ^aid. and international crises. The people don't want to he there several positions during the school Colvin said the biological em- accept the fact that they need the year including lab research. phasis in the Rice center might When he started his project in Lon- security. and they don't take it "Undergraduates will play into . make a collaboration with the don this summer, Quayle was re- "In America, we want conve- this in a big way," Colvin said. Texas Medical Center possible searching global variances in passen- nience." seriously.' Baker College senior Emily in the future, but the first pro- ger services and safety and how cul- He said security in Europe now is — Patrick Quayle Steinbis said she thought the fel- posal did not go into specific prac- ture accounts for the differences. Since still tighter than in U.S. airports. lowships would be a great addi- tical medical applications, in part the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, he has "In the United States, security tion to undergraduate research. because this involves funding by changed the focus of his project. guards are 18-year-old kids getting "Summer fellowships will help the National Institutes of Health "Now I'll be looking at how the minimum wage. They don't want to He credited British Prime Minis- get students involved in research rather than the NSF. airlines are responding to this trag- be there and they don't lake it seri- ter Tony Blair's commitment to work- on campus," Steinbis, a bioengi- "There is not specific collabo- edy," Quayle said. ously." he said. "Here in England ing with Bush and Blair's popularity neering major, said. "It allows ration we proposed for the early "It's going to be harder to have the security that was already tight is for much of the change in British them to try out what they might part of the grant," Colvin said. the access I've been given to the unbelievable. They have armed public opinion. do for a company or in graduate "But in the second five-year cycle, information I need. People will be guards with automatic weapons "They look at Tony Blair. With school. It makes it so that it would we are very much hoping to have more interested in why I want to walking through terminals." connecting Europe with the U.S. not be such a shock." the collaboration established." know what's going on," he said. Quayle has noted a dramatic shift Tony Blair has been working phe- The center consists entirely The grant can be extended for Quayle was planning to leave in British attitudes toward President nomenally to get the support from of Rice faculty, with 26 affiliated an additional five years. London for Amsterdam Oct. 3 but George W. Bush since the crisis. Europe," Quayle said. faculty members. Colvin said af- While offices for the center will now stay until the end of Octo- "People have been thinking that Quayle plans to go to Panama, filiations with other institutions will be located in the basement of ber. He was supposed to work for Bush has improved." he said. 'The Australia and Singapore to continue are possible over time. Herman Brown Hall, Ausman Dutch airline KLM, but the airline fact that it's been two weeks and the studying the cultural response to the TTie Rice center will have two said the actual research will go recently laid off thousands of people fact that he's been working on build- terrorism and its effects on airports. research focuses: biological and on throughout the university. environmental engineering. instrumentation that will be p-s? - hi v * ntkn.-nee (feiWijif! > Colvin said two sub-focuses in used is relatively widely distrib- the biological arena include mak- uted across campus," Ausman Pr ''ban L.vuUfU< ing better and stronger bone mate- said. "It is more of a refocusing of •'/ />•> Httu.'itfwaflnetfuit} rial and using nanotechnology as existing resources on campus." therapeutic treatment for diseases. Colvin said while she was The focus in the biological pleased to be receiving govern- problems is using carbon ment funding, a certain responsi- nanotubes or nanoshells and bility comes with it. YOU WANT TO other sorts of new materials that "In live years, people are going we know how to make to solve to be saving, 'Where is the beef?' real problems in biological engi- and that is something that our neering," Colvin said. center is very cognizant of." Colvin ^m :f Colvin said the environmen- said. "We are at a stage right now tal focus would be not just on where the promise is enormous, solving practical problems, but but that means a lot of responsi- on examining the environmental bilities are on our shoulders, to impact ot nanotechnologies. make sure that there is something .-j "It is not simply to take all of behind all of the promise."

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Top right: The Marching Owl Band stands in a traditional pregame formation before the Sept. 8 home *1 game against Duke University

Above: Herald trumpeters play the "Smurfs" theme during the game against Duke wm. m <&1 Right: MOB velociraptors attack the dinosaur Barney during a game HvSMr/ ' ' ; - against Tulane University, Sept. 11, 1993.

Far right: Julie Swindell (Lovett '94) displays her shirt, which explains the dance the MOB does to the song "Louie, Louie." The dance, for some MOBsters, epitomizes the spirit of the MOB.

Student Health Fair and Immunization Program

What? Free stuff, raffles, health info. Immunizations against influenza & meningococcal meningitis. Where? Grand Hall, RMC When? Wednesday, Oct. 3 health fair (12-4 PM] shots 11PM-7PM) THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FEATURE FRIDAY, SEFI'EMBER 28, 2001 11 Marching through history with the MOB

by Skye Schell 'They all stood up, and we played

FOB THK threshkk eight bars of 'O. Canada. And they loved it! They just started laughing One hundred fedora-capped mu- and having a good time." sicians and entertainers swarm the C rowd reactions like this are what field, quickly scattering in their fa- the MOB aims to achieve every time, miliar routine of organized chaos although they admit they're not al- Those who have seen the notorious ways successful. J onathan Ichikawa, band perform before know they're a Martel College junior and the about to see eight minutes of forma- MOB's chief scriptwriter, said writ- tions, jokes and music that could ing a show that appeals to a majority leave them laughing, insulted or just of audience members is difficult. M confused. "I don't think it's impossible," he One of Rice's most infamous in- said. "I think it's hard." stitutions, the Marching Owl Band Another reason Rice crowds may has traditionally been one of the not appreciate the half-time shows is university's more controversial or- that they have seen the band per- ganizations, capable of inciting an- form so many times that the novelty ger in rival teams while arousing of a tongue-in-cheek scatter band only moderate interest from Rice's has worn off. own fans. The history of the MOB In contrast, away-game perfor- has been as colorful and unusual as mances arc usually quite success- one of its tongue-in-cheek halftime ful, especially with first-time crowds.. shows. The MOB writes a show script, Members have performed at such which is the list of shapes formed on prestigious events as the Opening the field with accompanying music Ceremonies of the 1984 (Olympics and and remarks, in the weeks preced- the 1985 Presidential Inauguration, ing the show. Ichikawa and a group but they have also spent hours trapped of MOB members—around 15 to 20 in a tunnel at Texas A&M University, in a typical meeting — brainstorm hiding from angry Aggies who didn't forms, jokes and music selection. fully appreciate MOB humor. These jokes and forms are what In recent years, the MOB has can offend opponents and Wee stu- THRESHER FILE PHOTO struggled with membership and on- dents, Drum Major Beth Boulden Texas A&M University fan swarm around an area holding members of the Marching Owl Band after a 1973 football campus reputation, but its mission said. But Boulden said the audience game against Texas A&M University. The MOB raised the Aggies' ire with its halftime show. has remained consistent: entertain knows the MOB's intentions in ad- ing the crowds while having fun vance. "President Gillis asked for a change Gladu, drum major in 1981 and now putting on good shows." themselves. "A lot of people expect us to make — he did not insist," Cesario said. a physician, believes the MOB is fun of them," Boulden, a Will Rice The part of the show that was great for students because of its so- Student react to the MOB The 1973 show at Texas A&M College senior, said. "There's sort of removed addressed the low gradu- cial and stress-relieving aspects. Although the MOB remains one At the 1973 show at A&M, the an expectation for us to make people ation rate of athletes at UH, and it "There are kids that are working of Rice's most well-known traditions, MOB formed a fire hydrant and mad, so they get mad." was replaced by other material that too hard, they're overachievers, and many students have said they don't played "Where, Oh Where Has My was less likely to offend. The they get depressed, but kids at the agree with the band's shows. Little Dog Gone?" — a joke about This year's show at UH change was made on short notice, MOB have an out — a social out," "I don't ever watch half-time Reveille, A&M's mascot dog. The Before thisyear'^ Sept. 1 football but successfully, according to Gladu, a trumpeter from 1973 to '76 shows, ever," Campos said. "I have band also played the "Aggie War T," game at the University of Houston, Drake Warren, a drum minor and and the music librarian from '76 to seen them before, and I didn't laugh, the school's fight song, to the tune of students were surprised to learn the Hanszen senior. Warren said Gillis '81, said. "Just being rowdy, silly. It's and nobody else around me laughed. "March of the Wooden Soldiers." administration was requesting a came and talked to the MOB after a healthy thing for them." I'm sure [the MOB] thought it was The disrespectful show elicited change in the show script. the game and said he liked the funny, I'm sure it was inside jokes an angry response from the A&M Students do not submit shows to show. Declining membership among the group and they were like, fans, according to a Nov. 29, 1973 the administration for approval, but "We try to do a show that's hard- However, even with the MOB's 'Ha, ha, we're the wittiest people,' but Thresher article about the game. this time President Malcolm Gillis hitting, but not embarrassing to the shortened time commitment, many ...I don't get that kind of humor." "As the MOB returned to their had asked to see the script because administration," Cesario said. Rice students still don't think they Martel junior Davin Patron, a seats, a cacophony of obscenities, of the MOB's recent actions. The have enough time to participate. marching band member in high insulting gestures and challenges to night before the game, an estimated Features of the MOB Ichikawa, the current recruiting school, agreed. fight exploded," the article said. "Al- 14 MOB members traveled to the Prior to the 70s, the MOB was a manager, said, "I think there are "I've seen the shows, I go to the though the Aggie yell leaders and UH campus and posted flyers adver- traditional marching band with stan- definitely 200 people at Rice who football grmes," Patton said. "I just officers attempted to restrain the tising the upcoming show. When dard drill, marching and music. But would be in the MOB if they felt like don't agree with the shows that they crowd, two band members were as- the Rice administration heard of this, the band also required a more sig- they had time." do out on the field — they have a saulted, and one knocked down." they requested that the MOB show nificant time commitment than it Right now, Ichikawa and Cesario different sense of humor, and I don't When the Rice football team came them the script to ensure it would does now. estimate the MOB has around 150to think that's a positive thing for me." from behind to barely beat A&M in not cause problems at the game. A traditional marching band re- 200 members, and that 100 to 175 of Other students were more sup- the last minutes of the game, angry quires a significant amount of its them will attend any given football portive toward the organization. Aggies surrounded the MOB in the members' time—perhaps five three- gaihe. Ichikawa said attendance is Will Rice senior Wally Upp said stands and followed the band and its hour rehearsals a week. Indeed, the highest at the beginning of the sea- he likes MOB performances. police escort to the tunnel across 'There are kids that are marching band, called the Rice Owl son and then declines, and fewer "I think they're very high-spir- the field, where the band took ref- Band through the late '60s, had members show up during exam ited individuals that are often misun- uge behind a large metal gate. working too hard, trouble recruiting members while it weeks. derstood." Upp said. "I think they're As the police protected the band, was still a traditional band. So few Ichiwawa is currently developing pretty funny, in general, and 1 would an estimated 350 Aggie fans, includ- they're overachievers, students joined the band that it was a recruiting strategy to revitalize the like them to continue their hilarious ing about 40 uniformed members of forced to pay high school students membei hip. This effort includes antics." the Corps of Cadets, surrounded the and they get depressed, to perform with it. contacti' incoming freshmen; ex- Sid Richardson College senior plaining MOB to current stu- Garrett Washington said he thinks MOB. hut kids at the MOB Once the band switched to its Despite repeated warnings from current scatter format, which re- dents, es daily those who think it the group should perform in a way it the police, the hecklers refused to have an out — a social quires much less rehearsal time, may be time-consuming; and enjoys. leave. At one point, six Corps mem- membership more than tripled, broadeni shows' appeal. 'They do their thing, they're cool bers scaled a drainage pipe and en- reaching a record of over 300 stu- In the aooutone out of every people," Washington said. "I appre- out.' ciate their talent and devotion. Ev- tered the band's haven, but a large dents in the early '70s. eight Rice .rlentswasamemberof — Rebecca Gladu erybody has their own thing that Houston policeman stopped the in- In 1980, Ken Dye became direc- the MOB. in the years since, mem- 1981 drum major they want to do. I play rugby, some filtration. tor, and he went on to lead the MOB bership has declined, along with stu- people do their kickboxing, some The dilemma of how to save the to national events such as the 1984 dent support for the group. people play lacrosse, or join the MOB was finally solved when Rice Olympics and 1985 Presidential In- Some students today have a fairly MOB. But it's not for me." Food Service trucks arrived at The MOB has always had free reign auguration. negative impression of the group, to write their shows, and some stu- "I would consider the Ken years and some students think the amount In past years, the MOB was much around 6:30 p.m. One by one, the more visible, and therefore it was dents were alarmed at this request. to be the 'golden years' of the MOB," of money given to the MOB demands trucks backed up to the gate, picked naturally more connected to the stu- These students worried about pos- Gladu said. a higher level of performance from up MOB members and drove off, dent body. Now, with decreased sible censorship, especially in light of Dye also began the tradition of the band. breaking the Aggies' siege. membership, students in the MOB the administration's shutdown of the the gray fedora when he updated "As a student organization that But the conflict was not yet over. don't feel as close a connection with student radio station, KTRU, last De- the band's uniform in 1982. gets a significant amount of funding, Opinion letters flew to numerous other students and the community cember. Gladu can only remember The MOB's current format means and is part of the athletic depart- local and regional papers. Bert Roth, ment which also gets a lot of fund- and vice-versa, Gladu said. one other show since die '60s that was students can spend as little or as the MOB's director at the time, re- ing, and is a very visible part of cam- "When I came to Rice I was really modified due to the administration's much time on the activity as they are ceived a huge quantity of letters of pus, I think they kind of have a re- excited about seeing the MOB be- desire to avoid insulting athletics at able. Many members just attend the condemnation and chagrin. sponsibility to show a little bit more cause I had heard all these stories," the opposing school. rehearsals and shows, while others "He had four albums full of hate quality," Wiess College senior Marco Will Rice junior Jessi Harper said. Cesario said most of the MOB's are active leaders, including Boulden mail, some of it — I swear — written Campos said. Now, however, she said she feels in crayon," said John "Grungy" Gladu, funding comes from Student Affairs and Warren. Also, many students say they see they are too disconnected from the a freshman MOB member at the time. and the Athletics Department, which These leaders often spend a lot of student body. assists with travel costs as well, and time working on show scripts, orga- the band in general as "nerdy," Gladu MOB members feel more stu- this is the reason the administration nizing trips to upcoming football said. The 2000 UMich show dents should join the MOB in order could have some control over the games and developing group spirit. "There is something going on Twenty-seven years later, competi- to feel connected to the organiza- content of MOB shows. As director, Cesario said he con- that's made being in the MOB too tors' reactions seem to have become geeky for most students." Gladu said. tion. Ichikawa says they are inviting more positive. Last year, fans at the Cesario said the request to change ducts the band and works on its mu- However, Ichikawa said this as- any interested students to try out University of Michigan reacted with the show was meant for the students' sical development, but says he leaves pect is also part of the MOB's ap- the MOB on "Join the MOB Day." laughter to the MOB's jokes. safety, not as censorship of possibly the leadership to the members. peal. Oct. 20. Any students who have won "The whole crowd at Michigan offensive material. UH has had prob- "Students have as much control as dered what the MOB is like can lems with rowdy fans in the past, and is reasonably possible," Cesario said. "It's a kind of geeky organiza- — 109,478 people — got on their tion — but then again, so is-Rice march with the band during that feet because we said we were going the Rice administration wanted to "I can't think of a single situation where week's home football game agains: proactively ensure there would be no I've had to say, 'No. we can't do that. " University," Ichikawa said. "The to play the state song of Michigan," key to winning the students is just the University of Nevada MOB Director Robert Cesario said. danger at this game. Dr. Rebecca Gladu. wife of John | | * V" ' &••>•. >A j |

- •> . • 12 THi niEl RICluisEE. THRESHEi tiK£,snivRn nbfiNEWwS riuismFRIDAY,, 3E,rir.ivinr..rSEPTEMBERc e.a,28, 200 awi1 ; ——— - — Search committee to form, find new dean by spring semester NEA, from Page 1 was something really possible with Scheid, assistant to Rice President Eugene Levy said. this music school," Hammond said. Malcolm Gillis, said. This first came up a couple of Shepherd has almost 3,000 stu- "He has brought to Rice Univer- months ago, and I was hopeful for a dents, about half of whom are gradu- sity a kind of integrity and standard," long time that he was going to turn ate students. Hammond said al- Larry Rachleff, director of the Shep- them down, but in the end he just though he knows of no official rank-* herd School Symphony and Cham- couldn't turn them down," Levy said. ing, he believes the Shepherd School ber Orchestras, said. "His knowl- "The events of Sept. 11 made it even is one of the top five music schools edge about music, art and science is harder for him to contemplate saying in the United States. very inspiring." no. In addition to his artistic insights, "This is just a guess, but if you Educated at Lawrence University, he is a very patriotic person, so he felt picked up the phone and called the Delhi University and at Oxford Uni- an enormous call to service." top musicians in the country and the versity as a Rhodes scholar, Hammond As dean of the Shepherd School, top teachers and composers in the has studied psychology, physiology, Hammond built the school's reputa- country, the Shepherd School would philosophy, music and neuroscience. tion by attracting distinguished mu- be mentioned consistently in the top Hammond's music interests include sicians such as violist James Dun- five," he said. the music of Southeast Asia and the ham, pianist Kimura Parker and cel- Baker College senior Clara Renaissance, and he gave the keynote list Lynn Harrell to teach at the Rottsolk, a voice major, emphasized address at the 1999 International Sym- school. Hammond's influence on the posium on the Neuroscience of Music "He has maintained a very fine school's reputation. in Niigata, Japan. academic staff as well as expanding "I would say he's the backbone of Hammond has served as director the performance side of the faculty," the school," Rottsolk said. "A lot of of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Leone Buyse, a Shepherd School the students don't see him much, Music in Milwaukee, associate con- professor of flute and chamber mu- but he's got his finger on everything ductor of the American Symphony sic, said. about this school." and conductor of the Bergen Phil- JHammond created the basic ar- During Hammond's tenure, the harmonic. He was also the founding chitectural design for Alice Pratt Shepherd School has gained not only rector of the Prague Mozart Acad- Brown Hall, the building that now national prestige but recognition emy in the Czech Republic (now the houses the music school. The build- within the Rice community. European Mozart Academy) and the ing was completed in 1991. "He has been able to make the founding dean of music at the new "His vision is articulated in the point outside of the Shepherd School arts campus of the State University building itself," Nofman Fischer, a that the Shepherd School is part of of New York in Purchase, N.Y. Shepherd School cello professor, Rice," Richard I^avenda, a Shepherd If his appointment is confirmed, said. "It is embodied in the selection School professor of composition and Hammond will probably leave Rice of the faculty he's chosen, and it is music theory, said. "He has legiti- by the end of the semester to take up ultimately reflected in the type of mized music as an intellectual and his new duties as NEA chair. An student that chooses to come to Rice. academic endeavor on this campus." interim dean for the Shepherd Without banging drums and blow- Hammond has also participated School will be appointed, and a com- ing whistles to draw attention to it, actively in the Rice community. He mittee will begin a national and in- he has very quietly built the Shep- has served on numerous university ternational search for Hammond's herd School into a leading musical committees, including the Strategic replacement. Levy estimated that the institution in the United States." Planning Committee, and he re- committee would take about a year Hammond has worked at the ceived the Rice Alumni Association's to complete its search. KATIE STREIT/THRESHER President George W. Bush announced last week that his National Endowment Shepherd School for 16 years. He Gold Medal for distinguished ser- "I regard Dean Hammond's loss Chair nomination was Dean of the Shepherd School Michael Hammond. said he was not interested in work- vice to the university in 1999. as an extraordinary loss for the uni- ing at the school when he first vis- "Being around Michael is both versity, but his departure does not bers believe Hammond will excel in to spend strategically. He's all about ited. but the faculty at the music an ennobling and a humbling expe- diminish in the slightest bit our com- his new position. vision. He sees beyond what's there school caught his attention. rience: You realize simultaneously mitment to the Shepherd School and "It's an absolutely brilliant ap- and sees what can become, and al- "I saw how outstanding the music what depth and breadth of knowl- our commitment to the role of arts pointment," Fischer said. "He's ex- though he has pragmatic issues that faculty was and liked the whole uni- edge people can attain and how far and music on campus," Levy said. tremely articulate. He's a very frugal he has to deal with, he is very patient versity very much and thought there you personally have yet to go," Mark Shepherd School faculty mem- financial manager, which allows him in working towards a goal."

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I U I I IT U 14 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS ft ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 Workini n I | ii.^ g| outsid| ii e^lli the classroo^ m Oscar Wilde said, 'To reveal art and con- how she is now realizing the profound effect ceal the,artist is art's aim." That doesn't seem of these losses. Individually, each poem tells fitting in the case for Asunder, Rice English one corner of that story, examined in all Professor and poet Susan Wood's latest col- aspects. lection, which was featured in a reading at Many of the poems deal specifically with Brazos BOOK store Sept. 6. It was fascinating the thoughts the poet has upon viewing a to hear pieces from this very personaLreflec- particular photograph or work of art. "Analy- tive collection rea|l publicly. Almost every sis of the Rose as Sentimental Despair" sets poem is written Cy Twombly's series of paintings against the poet were relatlhg|p»^ffi^'i :»$ iij^if to memory'Wood has of a friend and poet, Larry her, a pure thougnt* Levis. That is the beauty of these poems: They Wood writes: "What did his sorrow ever seem spontaneous and free-flowing, perfectly do for him?/It couldn't save him any, more disguising the painstaking labor taken to than love could./But that's not the point. compose them. They are personal medita- What is the point?/To know death, to breath tions on loss, aging and the relationships the deeply/of its aroma, to hold it close to the poet lias formed not only with other people, heart/as one might hold a rose, and still but also with works of art — songs, paintings desire to go on living, that is the human,/the and photographs. remarkable thing." We get a sense of the unity achieved between (he memory, the poet and the paint- ing. This is how the brain works. This is how language works. "Analysis of the Rose" was 3 selected for the Best American Poetry of2000 Synder anthology, edited by David Lehman. At the reading. Wood said there are many elegies in the book. I would say almost every poem is an elegy, if not to a person, than to a place or a lost feeling or condition, such as youth. Yet, sentimentality never rears its ugly head. The verse is very level- headed and analytical without being self- sacrificing. Wood treats themes that are very emotionally charged with a sort of per- sonal objectivity that never borders on de- tachment. Wood opened the evening with "Strange Fruit," which she described as an elegy to Billie Holiday. The poem begins with Wood stating that she's listening to a Billie Holiday record, and the memory spins off from there. The guilt of growing up in a racist town is mitigated slightly toward the end by the poet's SUSAN WOO D CHRISTINA TRAN/THRESHER admiration of Holiday, and the feeling that one cannot be held responsible for everyone ate some readers; it's like reading Eliot in a Some of the poems, "Balloons" for in- else's mistakes. sense. If you get too caught up in the allu- stance, tell the reader what to think of the The technique of finding a memory in a sions, you lose a sense of the sound of the poem. This can be annoying. A passage from The poems are, in a sense, like very short particular work of art is common throughout words and what the poet is saying. Though "Balloons" reads: "And I suppose it's true,/ stories. They are not lyrical poems really, but the collection. Each piece recounts the expe- Wood is not nearly as allusive as Eliot, poems isn't it, for everyone, how love holds/sorrow rather treat their subject through explana- riences of a life through an observation of like "Sleepwalker," "de Kooning's Women" in its hands, the way one holds/the face of tion and narration, with a definite and explicit something else already captured in art. It and "Chekov" may not have the power in the beloved and knows any moment/it can point of view. The collection, read all at once, places everything — poem, poet and reader some readings that they are intended to have be loosed from earth, a face imprinted/on is an extended narrative of how Wood has — in one place at one time. simply because a reader may not be ac- the clouds." This is a nice sentiment, but it is endured so many losses in her long life and The allusions in many poems may alien- quainted with these works or artists. only told to us. That's the risk associated with

The stain and guilt of historical atrocities serve as compelling symbols: the worn-out can painfully weigh down society's collective worktable that ignites Tristan's internal con- consciousness. In her new novel The Dead- flict, the recurring reference to the memory wood Beetle, Mylene Dressier explores the of a dead calf that propels his mother to flee extraordinary burden of this guilt on the her small, stifling city and, most importantly, individual and how one man can construct the beetle. his entire life to remove himself from his Such clear and vivid images pervadejhis shameful Nazi eoi^elaonsto theJHotecaust. e/tire novel. Dresser ^Jfiftj'ully integrates Elderly reclus<|Triaat I^$i1eni, a rjbtrtjtlyy fryfljfr h o u £ :iCi spj^y^^r j|i UV*' retired professoj of A'lyfflyolojffi, jj^i|fv<^t# Tf^luM^is sl|irjJt|ei|or|^|>|lfi(' ently stumbles upon an unassuming objecun mincfof acnaracter. w a New York antique shop that revives memo- In her essay "Writing The Deadwood r mm ries he has spent his entire adult life sui>- Beetle," Dressier cites the origin of the book pressing. Martens immediately recognizes a as "an image that haunted me for months, for blackened pine worktable as his mother's, au years in fact, before I began writing the very object he has not seen since he fled Holland first chapter." as a child to avoid punishment by the Allied Dressier talked about the process of writ- Forces. ing The Deadwood Beetle, especially in terms After learning the table is not for sale by, of how the narrative grew from images, at a upright and formal antique shop owner Cora' reading at Brazos Bookstore Sept. 20. I>owenstein, Martens realizes he will go to "When I began writing, all I knew was that great lengths to obtain it. I was going to be telling the story of an older The table is a physical reminder of his man ... Tristan Martens... I who] would have extraordinary shame, a shame that has re- a very personal and historical dilemma to mained secret his entire adult life. Tristan confront," Dressier said. Slowly, the particu- begins to befriend Cora with the intention of lars of Martens' character and the impor- obtaining the table without revealing his life- tance of the beetle motif began to unravel for long humiliation. However, he cannot con- her. trol his emotions as he grows fond of Cora "The thing that I love about writing ... is and becomes involved in her complicated that sometimes you just follow the cryptic life, and he eventually must reveal the details suggestions that somehow find their way of his hidden past. and become embedded in the language," In brief flashbacks, the reader slowly Dressier remarked. learns about Martens' experience as a child One of the most important motifs in the of a Nazi and brother to a member of the novel is the beetle; the title itself suggests its Hitler Youth. Although the horrors of the significance. Beetles pervade the story and war were at the time incomprehensible to symbolize Martens' attempt to find redemp- him, haunting remnants of war-torn cities, tion for his relationship to the Holocaust by his parents' bitter marriage and his sister's dedicating his life to a creature difficult to suicide after the Allied occupation link in his destroy. memory. Dressier remarked that the fact Ijiat Behind the glaring theme of the Holo- beetles are the most numerous creatures on caust, the characters in the novel also struggle the planet is crucial to Tristan's interest in to deal with the harshness of reality in their them. personal lives, confronting the issues of for- "[Tristan] says at one point quite clearly giveness and friendship. in the book, The number soothes me,"' KIJANA KNIGHT/THRESHER The images permeating this novel also Dressier explained. "That made sense ... 4M '",*; •

THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 15 Over the last few months, books by three women affiliated with Rice — English Professors Marsha Recknagel and Susan Wood and Ph.D. alumna Mylene Dressier — were published and have been greeted with critical acclaim. Brazos Bookstore held readings and signings for all of them throughout this month. The works — ranging from poetry to .fiction to a memoir — represent a fraction of the work faculty and graduates do outside the hedges.

such personal first person narration in po- r -;y • • r; • *; w • • v • • • — . ...vr etry — sometimes the thoughts are too ex- planatory. The speaker is not always the same per- son throughout the collection, however. This gives the book a dynamic edge that is lacking in some collections of poetry in which the reader feels she's reading, the same poem over and over. That is not the case here (although at times some of the poems do run together a bit). The voice of the speaker seems to vary because the poems are set in so many differ- ent places that the reader has no chance to get bored. The three principle locations are Houston, Italy and Provincetown, Mass. This gives the collection, when read from start to finish, the sense of a long insightful journal. We feel differently about the speaker when we read the final poem, "Desire's Kimono" than when we read the first, "Laundry." "Desire's Kimono" was the third poem read. It is about desire, sexual longing and passion between people. There are a good many poems in Asunder written around this idea as well. "Desire" is more general in scope and relies more heavily on metaphor and language than the other poems, which use experience and narrative to drive their meaning. The concern of this poem is still what the speaker (the poet) thinks of the situation. "And here are the insistent longings, the ones that interest me/most, though small desires too, have their own design oil us." The key feature of this collection is, I think, how we are constantly reminded of the writer, of the poet. Because of this, the po- ems take on a less abstract, impersonal qual- ity and become something more akin to what we would find inside someone's brain at any given moment, stripped of artifice, replete with doubt and reassuring self- acknowledgement, giving them a near-hu- ROB GADDI/THRESHER man quality in themselves that is not com- If Nights Could Talk, Rice English Profes- The doctor diagnoses Jamie with apnea, background information to feel it was justi- mon to all poetry^ sor Marsha Recknagel's newly released a disorder that endangers his ability to fied. The final stanza of "Desires' Kimono" memoir, is the emotional story of a Shreve- breathe and survive a simple night of sleep. Realizing the great difficulty of narrating seems to sum up the collection as a whole port, La., family and the terrible effects fts He must use a breathing machine for the such a complicated family story, I can't say I and what Wood found in herself and in her chaotic past lias on successive generations. rest of his life, the doctor Says, implying that wished the structure of the memoir were work: "This is a story of pleasure and of pain. Having long distanced herself from the his sufvivafup to this point is miraculous. totally rearranged. Nevertheless, I felt I was This is a story/with no end. We wrap our- drama and upheaval of a complicated family Only after seyral vears of Marsha's con- just looking at family pictures until the middle selves in longing/and lie down. We rise. We history, Marshal?- /knajfcl iflfting ajufe ; ^fntlvorrying JaoufJa/ reveal of the book, when Jamie's plight was further begin again." organized and gBOT*ttledfaV>d le liv'/tMf c*i*Ufl/state j fleshed out in the descriptions of his mental — Jonathan Hamrick ton when she fundi hei/anwp If into condition and I began to feel true sympathy her doorstep onejuay.' a^^f-mduceclTrance when' for both Marsha and Jamie. At age 16, Jwnie has fled fhr^instable ger. To Marsha's horror, Jamie tells her he's Granted, the convoluted structure of the because there is another number hovering home of Marsha's younger brother Jimmy in this state almost 90 percent of the time. story mirrors the chaos of the Recknagel ... permeating ... this novel, and that is the and his mentally disturbed wife, whom he Explaining Jamie's mental detachment family history. Despite this, I often wished number six million, the number of Jews mur- met as a teenager in a mental hospital. Since as a defense mechanism he developed as a for a clearer narrative to give the reader a dered in the Holocaust. the age of six, when they regained custody, child to withstand horrendous abuse, the chance to grow invested in the characters "And you don't have to get very far in this Jamie's parents have led him through a tur- doctor teaches Jamie and Marsha about the rather than spend time gathering family book to realize that Tristan, in some way ... is bulent lifestyle. By the time he appears at particulars of his condition. Marsha realizes facts. connected to that vast and terrible number Marsha's door, Jamie has been in over 20 Jamie's hard demeanor is a shield and won- By the time I began to develop an in- and it maybe wouldn't be all that surprising schools and several mental hospitals. ders if it will ever be possible for him to feel creased sense of sympathy for Jamie and psychologically that he would be attracted to Ashamed by her repulsion for the boy's true emotions again. Marsha, I was astounded by the beauty of a species, to a living form that would some- unclean appearance, Marsha confronts com- their relationship and the victory they strive

how be impervious to destruction, that it plex feelings of duty and fear. The narrative A tW <» iri <*• •»!*«<* r*i for over their family's dark past. would be very difficult to eradicate from the flashes back to explain the complicated dy- Marsha Recknagel is most skillful in If planet." namics of her family, revealing Marsha's Nights Could Talk in her bursts of poetic Dressier earned her Ph.D. in English own difficult coming-of-age in which she revelation and her capture of realistic drama. from Rice in 1993 and has taught literature escapes from stifling Southern expectations . In her most insightful passages, her prose is at Rice, Richland College and the University and her own wild excesses to pursue a doc- as beautiful and touching as the triumphant of St. Thomas. Born in The Hague, Nether- torate at Rice University and a life separate stoiy she tells. lands, Dressier cited her background of from her family. "Like the smudgy woman in a Chagall growing up in a country that had the most Along with autobiographical flashbacks, painting who hovers over French villages, I fatalities of native Jews during the Holo- the narrative explains the family's success in let go of where I am and float into the night, caust as one inspiration for The Deadwood taking custody from Jamie's parents. During i g n t s out the front door of the hotel where the Beetle. unexpected visits from Jimmy and his wife at black man stands under the green awning Dressier writes in careful and elegant her job, Marsha begins to get horrible hints and toward Bourbon Street. 1 hover, my prose, delicately capturing the complex na- of the negligence surrounding Jamie's up- arms outstretched as if about to catch a ture of human guilt and relationships. Most bringing. trapeze, then float through the throngs to a importantly, her amazing sense of self-scru- Taking in this troubled runaway forces destination, where I fly right into Felix's, the tiny allows The Deadwood Beetle to address a Marsha to face her guilt over her inability to oyster bar my daddy brought me to when I dense topic with keen sensitivity, depicting prevent Jamie's return to his parents. She was ten. I^ook, Marsha, the way they open up truths about human guilt with remarkable must overcome her aversion toward Jamie the shells, the salty wound, like a present, a care. by understanding the abuse and neglect that surprise, sometimes there's a pearl. . . I float through the spring night. And then I remem- Though it may not have added to the characterize his past. ber. Remember the words I'd forgotten. Th< quality of the overall narrative, I was disap- Marsha gains temporary custody of Jamie fortune-teller ... Will there, I'd returned to pointed that the novel stopped without com- and, after setting him up in a garage apart- ask the fortune-teller, be a man in my life? I plete resolution. After becoming engrossed ment across the street, begins t fie process of see lover in your life, he said. That's all I cai confronting long harbored family problems. in Tristan's conflict, one feels dissatisfied tell you. Many loves in your life." with the ending's lack of redemption. How- Although ai first resistant, she becomes a ever, its very lack of redemption does con- mother to Jamie despite herself. Recknagel received her Ph.D. from Rin front the reality of the Holocaust and its Through her increased concern, Marsha If Nights Could Talk is at first confusing in 1986 and her M.F.A. in 1999 fron aftermath. To make it otherwise would have slowly begins to realize the severity of Jamie's — the complicated family history makes it Bennington College. She teaches creative been untruthful. mental and psychological problems. Always difficult for the reader to delve into the story writing at Rice and her areas of scholarly Only Dressler's second novel, The Dead- bewildered by his constant state of zombie- more deeply. In particular, it was hard for me interest include autobiography and the p< : wood Beetle is an accomplished work of art like sleepiness and indifference to surround- to understand Marsha's initial feeling of an- sonal essay. with images that haunt the reader as they ings, she takes him to a specialist. tipathy toward her nephew, and 1 needed — Leslie Contreras nhist have haunted the author in the process of writing, images both heartbreaking and hopeful at once. Left: Mylene Dressier speaks about The Deiidwond Beetle at Brazos Bookstore Sept. 20. Above left: Susan Wood signs copies of Asunder at — h'slie Contreras Brazos Sept. 6. Above: Marsha Recknagel reads from If Nights Could Talk at Brazos Sept. 12. 16 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS ft ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001

I l\D llll 01 HER II V\ \//>' 1/ THE THRESHER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVENTS AROUND HOUSTON THROUGH Hopkins takes a benevolent turn in 'Atlantis' OCT. 4, 2001. Melodie Lu matic personality draws young FOR THE THRESHER Bobby into a friendship that grows Hearts in Atlantis is a nostalgic, into a mentorship. EDITORS' heartwarming tale of summer. The Ted introduces Bobby to literary film tells the story of mysterious giants, protects him from bullies, stranger Ted Brautigan (Anthony helps him understand his own fa- Hopkins), who arrives as a lodger at ther and opens his eyes to possibili- picks the Garfield residence and strikes ties of love and life. He fills the fa- up a friendship that changes the life ther-figure role lacking in Bobby's of young Bobby Garfield (Anton home life, dominated by his selfish Yelchin). mother Elizabeth (Hope Davis), by offering Bobby a sense of protec- tonight tion, attention and guidance. hearts in atlantis' In the scope ofTed's own haunted THE SUSPECTS past, he recruits Bobby to help him Rating: **** watch for dangerous "lowmen," and (out of five) when these pursuers come closer 1 Opening for this well-known Opens today. than ever, Ted indirectly forces local ska/reggae/rock band Bobby to find within himself a source is 6 West, featuring Jones The movie begins with Garfield of courage and forgiveness. The film as an adult, played by David Morse reminds us of the prevailing nature College senior Katie Giorgio (The Green Mile), receiving an omi- of the human spirit, the power of / on trombone. Proceeds go to nous package containing a weath- faith, the strength of idealism and the Red Cross. ered, old baseball glove. Summoned the need for the "heart of a lion" in back to his hometown for the fu- the most difficult of times. $8. 8 p.m. Fitzgerald's. neral of his childhood playmate Sully, 2706 White Oak Dr. For more Bobby learns of the death of Carol, his other best childhood friend and If for no other info, call (713) 862-3838. first love. The pain and grief of his reason, see the losses trigger an introspective flash- tomorrow back to the summer he turned 11, movie for the * the last time the three of them were SHAFT together. strikingly accurate Hearts in Atlantis operates in the DEPICTION of late Start your screw date off on same spirit of To Kill a Mockingbird. Reflecting upon the transitory sum- 1950s to early '60s the right foot with the black mer when injustice popped his private dick who's a sex bubble of carefree innocence, AMERICA by the Garfield recalls the moment his machine to all the chicks. childhood ended and his adoles- production Can you dig it? cence began. designer. $5, $4 students. 5 p.m. He reminisces about his child- hood feelings of invincibility, when PHIL BRAY/WARNER BROS. PICTURES With Hearts, director Scott Hicks The Caroline Wiess Law the biggest problem was whether Hiding from those who want to capture him, Ted Brautigan (Anthony Hopkins) (Shine) strives to make this adapta- Building of the Museum of he would ever get his dream bicycle, comforts Bobby Garfield (Anton Yelchin) in Hearts In Atlantis. tion of Stephen King's book the fall and contrasts it with the fear, bitter- blockbuster drama that marks the Fine Arts, Houston. ness and greed permeating the adult place magical, like Atlantis must have Ted, the upstairs boarder, has a end of this year's light-hearted, % 1001 Bissonnet St. For more world. "Sometimes when you're been ... then we grow up and our special gift, a "window of insight" if empty-headed summer flicks. A pos- young, you have moments of such info, call (713) 639-7531. hearts break in two," Ted poignantly you will, that makes him a wanted sible Oscar contender, die movie 1 : happiness, you think you 're in some- says. man. Curiosity about Ted's enig- See HEARTS, ['age 21 tomorrow ITSNOTF/ORENTINO BANNED BOOKS READATHON

Hosted by the GLBT Italy delivers satisfying gift of 'Bread and Tulips'

Interest Group of the Carly Kocurek Texas Library Association THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF and the Houston Lesbian If grown-ups got to have happily- ever-after stories, Bread and Tulips & Gay Community Center, would be one of them. this event features readings ranging from 'bread and tulips' Whitman to Shakespeare. Rating: *** 1/2 Free. Donations welcome. (out of five) In theaters. | 7:30 p.m. HL&GCC. 1803 Hawthorne St. For more Unappreciated and largely ig- g info, call (713) 524-3818. nored by her husband and teenage sons, Rosalba Barletta (Licia tiles day Maglietta) finds herself left behind at a bus stop while on vacation. After HOUSTON a phone argument with her husband Mimmo (Antonio Catania), she de- SYMPHONY cides to hitchhike home to Pescara rather than wait for the bus to re- Some of the world- turn. But when her last ride reveals renowned Chamber Players he is traveling all the way to Venice, Rosalba takes a short vacation for play works by Milhaud, herself, staying first one night, then Reicha and Tchaikovsky. two, then weeks in a city she has never visited before. $15, $25. 8 p.m. Stude When she runs short on funds, Concert Hall in Alice Pratt Rosalba depends on the kindness of COURTESY FIRST LOOK PICTURES Brown Hall. For more info, Fernando (Bruno Ganz), a suicidal Rosalba (Licia Maglietta) and Fernando (Bruno Ganz) dance the Venetian night away in Bread and Tulips. restaurateur she meets while dining call (713) 224-7575. her first night in Venice; she winds ing not only cared for but also val- functional and frantic, even begging As Rosalba eases into her new up sleeping on his couch and even- ued. Tiis mistress to iron a few shifts for life and falls in love with Fernando, tually moving into his extra room. him. He eventually hires plumber she has a chance to explore her own Rosalba makes Billed as a and avid detective novel reader ambitions for the first time in years. friends with holistic Constantino (Giuseppe Battiston) to She even rediscovers her childhood beautician and masseuse comedy, the film track Rosalba through Venice. hobby of playing the accordion, cre- Grazia (Marina The movie may suffer from a few ating music that weaves elegantly Massironi) and finds a relies mostly on minor plot holes—why, for example, into the plot and scenery. job working for an anar- SUBTLE wit and does a concerned mother like The primary conflict of the film chist florist named Rosalba desert her family so easily? arises when Fernando finds one of Pernio (Felice Andreasi). But Bread and Tulips is the type of the missing person posters posted With Grazia giving her commonplace mid-life crisis fairytale made to ig- by Constantino. On the same day, facials and Fernando RIDICULOUSNESS. nore such practical matters. The film Rosalba discovers Fernando walk- leaving her breakfast is iike a funnier, lighter, easier-to- ing to school with a boy she assumes each morning, Rosalba As Rosalba's absence continues, watch Italian-language version of The to be his son. The two characters discovers the joy of be- her husband grows increasingly dys- Bridges of Madison County. See BRKAI), Pa«e 21 ifW^^sfTi

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QUANTUM Austin- 's Cat stomps its music out Brenda Arredondo the history behind the group. All FOR THE THRESHER four men of Schrodinger's Cat play Move over, Stomp — the boys musical instruments ranging from from the a cappella group the bassoon to the cello. Schrodinger's Cat are here to stay. Chiu and Pointer founded the This talented quartet, comprised of group because there was no male a Jackson Blacklock, Lester Chiu, cappella group at the University of Cory Hartman and John Pointer, pro- Texas at Austin. Pointer arranged duced quite a show Sept. 20 at the almost all of the songs, a handful of Fabulous Satellite Ix>unge. which were written by the group. They manage their own tour and set their own agenda, hoping to sonu - schrodinger's cat day make it into the "big leagues," as Sept. 20 Chiu referred to it. Fabulous Satellite Lounge COMBINATION The group performs again Their at the Satellite Lounge (3616 of vocal ranges Washington Ave., $5) Oct. 25. and great dance How exactly do you describe a group of guys who beat on their moves mixed with bodies for sounds and rhythms and ADORING female are incredibly talented singers?They describe themselves as "big beat a fans provided for a cappella." Their eloquent combina- very entertaining tion of four vocal ranges, precise KATIE STREIT/THRESHER rhythms, great dance moves and Lester Chiu, right, has sunshine in a bag as he performs the Gorillaz' "Clint Eastwood" with the other members of evening. never-ending energy mixed with a Schrodinger's Cat (from left, John Pointer, Jackson Blacklock and Cory Hartman). crowd of mostly adoring female fans There were a few things lacking provided for a very entertaining faded. They provided comic enter- crowd sang along, fudging the lyrics Blacklock's dancing was most in the performance, though no blame evening. tainment between each song, keep- as it went. The group finished with impressive, combining moves from should be placed on the boys of The Satellite Lounge was filled to ing the crowd focused on what was its award-winning rendition of the late '70s to the most recent Schrodinger's Cat. The Satellite capacity and everyone was buzzing happening on stage. Prince's "When Doves Cry," the most crazes. While all group members Lounge was simply inadequate for over what to expect. The members incredible performance of the have excellent voices, Blacklock's their type of presentation. The acous- of Schrodinger's Cat emerged with- evening. vocal range and his ability to hit the tics were not of the same caliber as out warning, and the room was im- How exactly do After the concert, the band mem- highest octaves on the scale were the performers and did not do them mediately engrossed by their you DESCRIBE a bers stayed and spoke to all the fans impressive. justice. The reverberations through- rhythms and harmonies. They waiting for them offstage, even Chiu's vocals were also excel- out the room overlapped with what owned the audience's attention from group of guys though they had a four-hour drive to lent, and combined with his dance was going on onstage, making it at the second their first song started. Dallas that same night. moves and on-the-beat rhythms times difficult to hear. Their main priority at the begin- who beat on their While every member of they made him crucial to the har- The performance was fun and ning was to get the crowd involved BODIES for sounds Schrodinger's Cat performs each mony and musicality of the group energetic throughout the entire in everything they did, their motto task meticulously, each specializes Hartman's beat and bass voice acted night. The four men of Schrodinger's being, "Use what your mamma gave and rhythms? in a specific area. Pointer's sound as the backbone of the foursome. Cat proved to be incredibly talented you." By the time their third song, effects made a big part of the He was the most popular of the and very well organized. Their type v Blackstreet's "No Diggity," hit the The second half of their perfor- evening work. Including everything group among the women, and lived of music is refreshing and out of : air, virtually the entire crowd was mance exceeded the first in excite- from scratching the disk on an up to his nickname of "Sweet Brown ordinary, and if you're lookinj. singing along. ment, musicality and involvement. imaginary turntable to rap music Sugar." something fun to do next month . Their rhythms were dead-oil the They resumed with Harry effects, his work stood out above The most impressive aspect of boys will be back in Houston 0 entire night and their energy never Belafonte's "Day-O." and the entire the rest. the evening, however, was learning 25.'

ANOTHER RUSSIAN PRINCESS? Houston Ballet steps lively with Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' Caroline Shaw princess Odette into a beautiful swan ascending lines played by the vio- FOR THE THRESHER by day, though at night she reverts lins. as well as the foreboding moans Some consider classical ballet the to human form, 'fhis curse can only of the lower strings in the second artistic counterpart of ordinary hu- be broken by someone's declaration act. Tchaikovsky's extraordinary gift man movement. A simple step for- of true love to her. She is discovered of melody is enhanced by his keen ward becomes a roguish chasse. an one day on the lake by a young sense of orchestration; the solo wind ungraceful bend toward the ground prince, Siegfried, who immediately instruments emerge from the sweep- translates into a stately plie. swears his love and loyalty upon ing texture of the string section and hearing her story. He promises to draw attention to the sentiments return for her. experienced by characters on the 'swan lake' However, Von Rothbart uses his stage. daughter Odile to deceive the naive The choreography makes use of Houston Ballet the company's talented corps de bal- Rating: ***# prince. When Siegfried sees Odile (out of five) at his royal ball, he is bewildered by let. The most haunting scenes occur her resemblance to the swan prin- at the lake, when the entire flock of Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday cess and is coaxed by the sorcerer to swans (all female company dancers) at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Sunday declare his eternal love for her. Im- gathers about the swan princess. at 2 p.m. $11.50-$104.50. For mediately the prince realizes his From the cheap student seats on the tickets, call (713) 227-2787. mistake, but too late: Von Rothbart grand tier of the Wortham Center, destroys the castle and Odette ap- one has an excellent view of Ballet explores space and the hu- pears with the other swans. Odette Stevenson's large-scale* choreogra- man body, presenting a visual inter- forgives the grieving Siegfried, they phy. pretation of music. The senses of again pledge their love, and the bal- The swans create an enchanting the eyes and ears fuse as one great let closes with the two jumping from visual display, shifting smoothly art fuels another and Tchaikovsky a cliff to their death. In death the from swirling circular designs to meets Ben Stevenson. lovers triumph, and Von Rothbart is motionless angled lines that accent Stevenson, artistic director for the defeated. various parts of the stage and high- Houston Ballet since 1977, choreo- light the action between Odette and graphed this production of From the cheap Siegfried. The white feathers of the Tchaikovsky's Swan Uike for the costume transform these delicate company over 15 years ago. Since STUDENT seats on ballerinas into birds of careful grace then, members of the Houston Bal- and eagerness. let have performed this touchstone the grand tier of For a few dollars more, an or- of the classical canon around the chestra-level seat will provide a globe, receiving attention not only the Wortham closer view of the solo choreogra- for their splendor but also for their Center, one has phy and the ornate costuming. In unique presentation of an American portraying Siegfried, Cuban-born staging of a Russian work. In fact, an excellent view Carlos Acosta's technique is im- Tchaikovsky's ballet has become pressive in the high grand jetrx. such an emblem of Russian art that of the huge-scale Acosta presents effectively both the naive excitement of the young prince Swan Ijike comprises an estimated CHOREOGRAPHY. JIM CALDWELL HOUSTON BAILET one out of every 10 ballet perfor- Princess Odette (Mireille Hassenboehler) and Prince Siegfrieo (Carlos in love as well as his anxiety and mances in Russia. While the predictable plot and Acosta) triumph over evil in the Houston Ballet's presentation of Swan Lake. torment upon realizing his fault. The story is a typical fairy tale of impersonal characters seem unlikely Mireille Hassenboehler, a native true love, sorcery and the triumph candidates for a timeless favorite of intensely to the audience's emotions. the solo oboe during the most poi- of New Orleans, finds expression in over evil. The evil sorcerer Von the ballet repertoire, it is Swan Lake s So often pathos emerges from the gnant moments of the story. her arms, conveying both vulner- Rothbart lias transformed the young remarkable music that appeals so weeping melodies that pour from Equally convincing ar^ the rich See SWAN, Page 21 w§ % if Kk m-

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cable, foul, vile, abominable and dry and whiny vocal that, 'This .S',1) HI TO AFFLECK At\D DOWNEY strange plan is random at best,'' over loathsome. I wish that was all I had a guitar riff that could have been to say, but it wouldn't be a much of a written in 1994 Seattle by a garage valid critical review, so I guess I band trying to suck the last juice out have to elaborate (if I can keep from of the grunge and self-deprecation getting sick). cash cow. Willa has got to be the worst The guitar is backed by a droning blonde babealicious "singer" out bass and stripped down drum work. there. It's bad enough there are at Synthetic keyboard effects help least five others who outrank her in lighten the mood of the song and the pop princess chain of command, add interest to what could otherwise but her attempt to be "different" and be monotonous. The guitar solo that "rebellious" is so fake and so glossy closes the song sounds like a she's quite possibly more plastic than drunken snake crawling along a any of her peers. sampler roller coaster track. The first track on her album is The third track, "In Your Mind," the disgusting "I Wanna Be Bad." exhibits the same sinewy quality in She wants to be bad, and she suc- the vocals, which drone in the same ceeds. She's terrible. In the song, hypnotic rhythm throughout the she claims she wants to "break all verses until the electric guitar and the rules" but subjects us to an al- vocals wail, "No one can see in your bum so completely unoriginal I prob- built to spill mind." The extra percussion gives ably could have written this review this track a plodding feel. based on the cover art alone. THe ANCIENT MELODIES Built to Spill's versatility shines cover, by the way, showcases her OF THE FUTURE on "Happiness," the sixth track, which "Yeah, you best be thinkin' I am sounds more like it should come from sexy" attitude. Warner-Bros. Records an alt-country band. A slide guitar Rating: *** 1/2 lopes through an intro phrase, when (out of five) suddenly the whole band enters with a full rock sound. Drummer Scott '•I* Plouf shows off some creative com- Even though Built to Spill has position, cutting his sound to bass •/(released almost all its albums on drum and hi hats for the verses. The 4 }Warner Brothers, it's still classified lead guitar riff that drives the song fas an indie rock band. On my first sounds more like something from i listen of its new ClX Ancient Melo- AC/DC than a band as seemingly ' dies of the Future, 1 thought the group innocuous as Built to Spill. sounded just like a lot of other indie Martsch's lyrics are strong, but I rock bands, those that eschew tradi- the repetition in the choruses re- tional rock hooks and styles but don't veals one of the album's greatest suggest a consistent alternative. failings. If you notice these songs However, as I trudged on through getting stuck in your head, it's prob- the tracks I discovered there really ably because you've heard the cho- Willa was once the girlfriend of is something good happening on thi s rus at least 20 times in one listen. the Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, BRUCE MACAULAY/TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX AND COLUMBIA PICTURES album. This also isn't an album to wake you which garnered her a legion of Willa- Billie Frank (Mariah Carey) summons all the positive singing energy she can •i Built to Spill front man Doug up on a sunny day and prepare you haters even before her album came In her quest to rise to the top of the charts in Glitter. Martsch has long been acclaimed to face the world, but it's a good out. Now that people have heard for his songwriting talent, and An- listen and a good alternative to some her, I bet they hate her even more. I cient Melodies of the Future shows of the other so-called indie pop avail- never thought I would say this, but if off innovation, creative lyrics and able today. you want to hear "good" bubble-gum All that glitters is awful addictive, if unusual, hooks. There — Tim Crippen jailbait pop, listen to Britney Spears is a prevailing attitude of disenchant- (as hard as that is to admit). ment, or perhaps simply maturity, Built to Spill plays tonight at Willa Was Here is full of over- making this guitar pop attainable for the Engine Room (1515 produced dance-pop tracks that in Mariah Carey vehicle a wide audience of music aficiona- Pease St., $12) at 8 p.m. blend into one long, annoying buzz. 4 j dos. 'Tired" is the one that most irked Stephen Fell surd scenes as my favorite, when me, as she complains about being FOR THE THRESHER Billie's head explodes into fireworks i compared to her curvaceous cohorts. Film critics sometimes come after a romantic encounter. * She sounds off against the music biz across a movie that exhausts their I cannot fathom what Mariah willa ford with lyrics that would embarass capacity to criticize. While sitting Carey's intentions were with this Yoda: "Manufactured is this pop in- through Mariah Carey's Glitter, an movie. Maybe she watched A Star is WILLA WAS HERE dustry." apparent career suicide, I not only Horn too many times or convinced It was mildly annoying when experienced a loss of words but a herself that music alone did not make Lava-Atlantic Records *NSync made a similar declaration sense of embarrassment for every- sufficient use of her star power as a Rating: * in its song "Pop." Willa takes it too one involved in the production. whole. When it comes to acting, or (out of five) far, especially when she perpetrates even just standing in the scene with the crimes she condemns. She is other actors, she plays Billie too I barely made it through one 'Tired of the shit I take each day/ 'glitter' humble and passive: she is a pawn in whole spin of Willa Ford's album Tryin' to sing my songs/Tryin' to do the hands of every other character Willa Was Here. I am going to bust it my way." Rating: * in the movie. We might want to stand (out of five) out the thesaurus to describe this up for her. but we never even know Well, Willa, I don't mind tellin' it In theaters. As I tried repeatedly to get started sucker of an album. to ya straight: Your way is the same why she wants to sing in the first listening to the album, it was the Willa Was Here is awful, horrible, way as everyone else's, and you do it place, let alone be a star. first track, "Strange," that caught pitiable, deplorable, appalling, dread- even worse than they do. The movie was filmed around two The characters in Kate Lanier's my ear. "Strange" proclaims with a ful, shameful, contemptible, despi- — Meg Whitmore years ago, yet its release was myste- script are so underdeveloped that riously pushed back several times. when they do make critical story It should have been shelved. decisions they are either too pre- A little into the film, a young Billie dictable or transcend all normal Frank (Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra thought processes. In a time when anyone?) takes the stage in a smoke- most Mariah fans are running away filled nightclub next to her drug- due to her change in wardrobe and BAIN < COMPANY abusing mother. Her mother whis- sex appeal, projecting an image of pers into her ear, "If someone ever dependency does not feel like the Bain & Company, a leading international strategic management consulting firm, is hands you a mike, you sing." right remedy to save her career. searching for qualified and motivated Seniors for the Associate Consultant position. Minutes later, we encounter Mariah as an older Billie and (you FAVORITE As an Associate Consultant you will participate on case teams from Fortune 500 guessed it) she is handed a mike at My part companies to startups across all industries. You will perform financial analysis, design and a dance club and (you guessed it is when her head execute quantitative analysis, and work with the client organization to promote change. again) sings. Superficial instances like these insult the audience's intel- EXPLODES into The case interview is an important part of the consulting recruiting process and is different ligence. • from many of the interviews that you will encounter. The Ace the Case Presentation will If scenes like that don't make you fireworks after a introduce you to the style of a case interview and what you can do to be better prepared. cringe, Carey's silver, glittery paint romantic meeting. will. The paint is so unbelievably ALL MAJORS WELCOME ridiculous it might be worth sneak- One thing this film had going for Bain & Company ing in on the way to a good movie it regardless of everything else was INFORMATIVE and just for an extra laugh. the music. Mariah's eight-octave ACE THE CASE PRESENTATION Director Vondie Curtis Hall half- pipes add a few moments of enjoy- Thursday, October 4, 2001 heartedly advances the film with ment but do not come close to sav- 6:30 pm awkward and tired New York land- ing this film from the jokes of Willy's Pub (Ley Student Center/RMC) scape transitions. When it becomes filmgoers for years to come. As noticeable that the story is a little "Screw Yer Roommate" inches over For more information, please contact one of the following: lost, do not fret, because you will be the horizon this weekend, please Chuck Whitten MTEC/HIST '99 (972) 869-7906 overwhelmed by numerous MTV- stay away from this disaster in case Lewis Weinger MECH/MTEC '96 (972) 868-7827 inspired shots of New York. it's contagious. Sumona Pramanik SOCI/POST '00 (972) 868-7817 Hall moves the camera around I know that everyone has been Krystal Zell ECON/POLI '01 (972) 868-7826 in the same half-circular motions concerned with Mariah Carey's re- Resume Drop Deadline: October 1 countless times and fades to white cent psychological problems, but more than an entire season of To- after sitting through this trash, I can Amsterdam • Atlanta * Beijing • Boston • Brussels • Chicago • Dallas • Hong Kong • Johannesburg • London • Los Angeles • Madrid • Mexico City tal Request Live." We are supposed now relate — her problems only I Milan • Munich • New York • Paris • Rome • San Francisco • Sao Paulo • Seoul • Singapore • Stockholm • Sydney • Tokyo • Toronto • Zurich to be stimulated by dramatic slow make more sense. Hands down, Glit- motion during kisses and looks of ter is one of the worst movies of the desperation, and even by such ab- year — • — '

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YOU' I /: SEEN OTHER "people /Ml E IT New Douglas thriller doesn't 'Say a Word' about originality Raj Wahi the most conventional story, and it's THRESHER STAFF disappointing that the screenwriters About halfway through Don't Say fail to include any such details here. a Word, the new suspense thriller There is never any doubt, for in- based on Patrick Smith Kelly's novel, stance, that Jessie will attempt to I began to realize uncomfortably that escape and make her captors dan- 1 was not only anticipating every plot gerously angry. No points for guess- detail but also picking up on every ing whether the movie's obligatory plot hole. law officer (Jennifer Esposito) will show up to save Conrad's butt at the last minute, either. 'don't -say a word' Even the casting is routine: We've got Michael Douglas as the filthy- Rating: ** (out of five) rich yet righteous hero, Sean Bean Opens today. as the articulate thug and Guy Torry as the token black guy whose sole function is to make wisecracks. This may npt sound like a big CCuldn't the filmmakers have cast at deal, but trust me, I'm appallingly least a couple of characters against dense when it comes to identifying type? You know, like George Carlin plot holes. When I'm able to catch as the righteous hero and Kirk Dou- that sort of thing before the movie is glas as the articulate thug? (Well, even over, that's a very bad sign. It okay, scratch that idea.) usually means the film isn't too in- My biggest complaint about Don't teresting. Say a Word ie that it introduces a But first things first: The basic potentially interesting character in plot revolves around the dilemma Elisabeth and then ignores her in faced by psychiatrist Nathan Conrad order to pursue the most banal as- (Michael Douglas) who, upon learn- pects of the story. I was particularly

ing that his daughter (Skye McCole AVA GERLITZ/REGENCY ENTERTAINMENT nonplussed when, after Elisabeth Bartusiak) has been abducted, turns Only Elisabeth Burrows (Brittany Murphy, left) knows how to get to a valuable diamond, which Or. Nathan Conrad hurriedly spills her guts to Conrad detective in order to produce a hid- (Michael Douglas) needs in order to ransom his daughter from kidnappers in Don't Say a Word. about the details of her life, she all den diamond the kidnapper (Sean but disappears from the story. She's Bean) demands as ransom. and call it a day? I also had trouble experiences she relates to Conrad parently, one of those questions treated as a plot device, not as a However, the only person who buying the notion that in a hospital late in the film. we're not supposed to ask. Maybe character in her own right. knows the diamond's location is a filled with experienced doctors, Another standout in the cast is the bad guy ran out of funds? Yes, Conrad needs to first save severely disturbed young woman Conrad is the only one who knows Bartusiak, who plays Conrad's Aside from the good perfor- his daughter before extensively named Elisabeth Burrows (Brittany the difference between a genuine daughter Jessie, a whip-smart kid mances and the occasional clever treating his patient, but the film fo- Murphy), who has been placed in a catatonic and a mimic. who likes to play jokes on her dad line, there's very little upon which to cuses so completely on Jessie that it mental hospital for committing an To be sure, Don't Say a Word and tease him about his work. "I recommend this movie. I know there neglects Elisabeth. If that's the way apparently motiveless homicide. does have its strengths. Chief among can't sleep. I have mental problems. are only so many possible outcomes a character as intriguing as Elisabeth It doesn't help that the guy mak- these is Brittany Murphy's perfor- I'm very neurotic," she jokes as he for this type of thriller, and one con- Burrows is going to be treated, the ing the demands (over a cell phone, mance as Elisabeth, a role Murphy tucks her in. vention 1 actually appreciate is that story shouldn't include her in the of course) has imposed an impos- inhabits so convincingly that it's easy Why the kidnapper chooses to no kidnapped child ever gets killed first place. I enjoy conventional, even sible deadline for the diamond's de- to forget how thankless a role it is. monitor Conrad's house with four in the movies. dumb thrillers as escapist entertain- livery, though Conrad eventually Her early scenes with Conrad in cameras while assigning a demon- Still, there's always the possibil- ment, but this one promises to be manages to get an extension in one the mental hospital, despite their strably stupid henchman to watch a ity of springing some surprises in something more than that, and then of the few clever scenes ("No more essential emptiness, are fascinating demonstrably brilliant child is, ap- between point A and point B even in it doesn't deliver. clock — and no more phone!"). to watch, as Elisabeth feigns catato- One thing I kept wondering was nia, sings nonsense and absently why the kidnapper was so rigidly tries to pry the tiles off the walls of fixated on a jewel whose location her cell. It's too bad the demands of has to be pried out of a potentially the plot dictate that Elisabeth's char- violent mental patient. Can't he just acter be relegated to a supporting go steal something equally valuable role, which trivializes the traumatic

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The evocations of a artistic conveyance of a feeling of Egg Donors Wanted it guarantees a fulfilling one. carnival scene and the Garfields' nostalgia in a visually touching way. SAT > 1100 / ACT > 24 Kudos on the casting of Hopkins, quaint home were particularly effec- If you are looking for a light- Yelchin, Davis and Mika Boorem tive. Not to mention the work of hearted first date movie, this is prob- Non~Smoker, Age 18-29 (young Carol), who complement costume designer Julie Weiss, who ably not the best option. But if you're Reply to: [email protected] each other beautifully to fill out their created all the extravagant cocktail looking for one with substance and respective characters and weave an dresses on which Bobby's mother meaning, one that will give you some- almost seamless coming-of-age tale. splurges the family's income. thing to reflect upon, Hearts is a If for no other reason, see the In addition, credit must be given must see. Life is beautiful in unusual imported comedy BREAD, from Page l'i laughs by steering clear of physical struggles under the weight of a life STUDENT TRAVEL resolve the conflicts by unmasking humor. In fact, Rosalba seems like a filled with mistakes and missed op- their respective pasts. devoted soccer mom desperately in portunities. As Fermo, Andreasi is Although many characters may need of a break. the type of eccentric local character initially seem cartoonish, they Bread and Tulips does address •everyone notices. Most notably, the Get me the quickly develop into hyper-realistic more serious issues of personal free- anarchist florist spouts the virtues versions of actual people, The audi- dom and the value people place on of freedom and ridicules the floral S%#!&@ ence sympathizes even with the one another. 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Friday, September 28, 2001 Page 22 THE RICE THRESHER THRESHER SPORTS/commentary — Football opens WAC play in Hawaii Soccer gives us chance by Jason Gershman to break turnout trend FHRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF The last time Rice's football team won Owls team with Red Cross Hi a game outside the Houston city limits There are a lot of things Rice is known for being Rice's Athletics Department an- game against the Owls with a 1-0 con- was in October 1999, when they defeated ference record after defeating the really good at. Discovering buckyballs. attracting the nounced Monday that half >>! the the University of Hawaii 38-19 in Hono- University of Texas at El Paso 42-17 nation's top students, public policy and competing in proceeds from ticket sales for the lulu. next home football game sold be- last weekend. The Broncos (1-2) face baseball and women's track and field come quickly to The Owls hope success repeats itself tween Monday and the game on ()ct. the University of Idaho tlnsweekend. mind. tomorrow evening when Rice faces Ha- 6 will be donated to the American "1 think anything we can do to But like any schooi, there are waii at Aloha Stadium at 11:05 p.m. Red Cross. The money will help the help the victims and the people in- some things Rice is known for Red Cross' relief efforts following volved in the tragedy is a positive being, well, not so good at. One of the national tragedy in New York. thing," Rice head coach Ken Hatfield the most frequently-mentiom'd IN FOCUS: FOOTBALL Washington. D.C.. and Pennsylva- said. "Boise State beat up ori El Paso flaws of our school is the low Record: 2-1 nia. the other day and we're going to turnout at athletic ever— Ri v "As an integral part of this commu- need all the crowd we can to back us WAC record: 0-0 ranked eighth out of tin nine nity, we felt it necessary to do our part in the game." Western Athletic Conference Last week: Lost 48-3 to No. 4 in helping those in need following The Greater Houston Area chap- Nebraska Sept. 20. ter of the American Red Cross is ap- teams in men's basketball this tragedy," Assistant Athletics Di- Chris Larson rector for Marketing Mike Pede said. preciative ol Rice s efforts. attendance last Season. In What made the difference: Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch "We don't have a lot of time to pull the "We at the American Red Cross women's basketball, we were events together, but we have received express our deep appreciation to sixth; in football, we were seventh. completed nine of 11 passes for 165 yards and ran for another 97 unbelievable support from our ticket Rice University and the Rice Owls Of course, several factors contribute to our low- yards to lead the Cornhuskers to holders." for their generosity," Bruce LaBoon, numbers. We have the fewest students of any school touchdowns on seven of their first The game will be the first home chair of the GHA chapter, said. "We in Division I-A. which means both our current student nine possessions. game for Rice since the Sept. 11 events are appreciative of Rice University and alumni pools are much smaller than those of most and will also be the home Western for recognizing the Red Cross' ef- Up next: of our competitors. As students at one of the nation's Rice begins Western Athletic Conference opener for the forts. and it's a great show of sup- Athletic Conference play at Hawaii toughest universities, we also all know that a Rice Owls. WAC newcomer and defend- port for those who were affected by (1-1. 0-0 WAC). Kickoff is at 11:05 basketball game doesn't persuade an elec or orgo prof ing Humanitarian Bowl champion this tragedy." p.m. CST and the game will be Boise State University will enter the —Jason Gershman to lighten the homework load. televised on KNWS, Channel 51. But there's at least one exception to the rule: Our baseball team, which spent several weeks last season who has helped the Warriors rack up 738 reason we're running our shotgun for- as the top-ranked squad in the country, drew 2,620 The Owls have beaten the Warriors yards over their first two games. mations," Hatfield said. "It's giving our fans per game last season, placing us ninth nationally. two years in a row. defeating them 38-13 Hawaii runs an offensive scheme defense a chance to see a lot more of that last season at Rice Stadium, and Rice about as different front Rice's as pos- style of offense, more than if we were in It begs the question: Does a Rice team have to be leads the lifetime series 2-0. sible. Out of 116 NCAA Division I-A a three-back set all the time. among the nation's elite teams for anybody to watch? But the Owls know winning a third football teams, the Warriors rank third "It'll be a tough game for us. But we The women's soccer team provides an encouraging straight game over Hawaii won't be easy. in the nation in passing offense while had a heck of a game against them two answer. In its first year of existence, the Owls have The Warriors have a significant home- the Owls rank 114th. Conversely, the years ago, and I think with our senior drawn an average of 1,533 fans per game. This year's field advantage playing on the islands, Owls rank 15th in rushing offense while leadership we can prevail again." statistics aren't available yet, but in past years the and their home opener tomorrow will be the Warriors are 108th. The Owls left for Hawaii Tuesday mark would have consistently placed them among the a welcome-home party of sorts for their Head coach Ken Hatfield said the morning, following the same flight sched- top 10 teams in the nation. head coach, June Jones, who survived a Owls' new no-huddle shotgun formations ule they took when they defeated Hawaii So what's the deal? While the Owls are holding near-fatal car wreck Feb. 22. have given the team a better chance to two years ago. This year, due to last week's rescheduled game against their own in their first year of competition, they're just Hawaii fans will also be cheering for prepare for Hawaii. See FOOTBALL, Page 25 1-3 so far. And the Owls are outdrawing schools that sophomore quarterback Timmy Chang, "A lot of stuff they're doing is the are bigger and ranked higher than they are — just 403 fans showed up in Waco Friday to watch Baylor defeat Rice. Owls begin season with wins at Lamar A possible explanation,, one I desperately hope isn't true, is that people have come because it's a novelty, something new to check out, and that by midway by Eric Raub through the season nobody will be showing up. THRESHER STAFF But something in me says that's not the case. Maybe The fall tennis season finally started it's seeing the students gathering as a community, for Rice's men's tennis team, but it was bringing their music, coming up with ingenious cheers, with two players in a rained-out tourna- yelling at the rest of the crowd to get on their feet. ment in Beaumont instead of a big home There's something special about going to a soccer tournament as the Owls had originally game here, something sorely missing from many Owl planned. sporting events I've attended. The students are there, and they're there to have fun. There's a festive atmo- sphere at the Rice Track/Soccer Stadium — people are IN FOCUS: MEN'S TENNIS there to watch the game, but they're also there to be Last week: In Beaumont, senior with their friends. It's a place to see and be seen. Fabien Giraud won three matches Many times in past years I've asked friends if they to advance to the Flight A singles were going to the game that night, whether it was championship game and teamed football, basketball, volleyball or some other sport, with senior Prakash Venkataraman and the most common response I've gotten has been to advance to the Flight A doubles "What game?" But this year, on soccer game days I've championship. Both matches were heard several students asking each other about the canceled by rain Sunday. game and making plans io meet there. Up next: The Owls face players The upcoming weeks present a great test to our from some of the top teams in the soccer attendance phenomenon. No longer is it the country this weekend when they first couple of weeks of school, and we're not really travel to the Baylor Invitational in making history anymore — the first win, the first Waco and the Tom Fallon loss, the first goal and the first save have already Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind. come and gone. The next g*n»e« will tell a lot about our team, but 1 they will also tt»1 a lot about the fans: Are we fans for Rice's annual Continental Cup tour- real? Did we just w. a to be part of something new. or nament, scheduled to feature several na- are we devoted? And have we really established the tionally ranked teams, was canceled be- THRESHER FILE PHOTO hardcore soccer-supporting faction that seemed to be cause of the terrorist attacks upon the Senior Fabien Giraud defeated three opponents last weekend before the championship game present at the first few home games? United States. of Right A singles at the Lamar University Brentwood Intercollegiate was rained out. I^ast weekend, seniors Fabien Giraud When we go to a Rice soccer game, we're helping and Prakash Venkataraman traveled to Owls were set to play for the Might A own strengths and weaknesses as well to support a young, improving team as well as taking the Lamar University Brentwood Inter- doubles championship. Both matches as those of future opponents. steps to correct one of our university's weaknesses collegiate tournament to kick off the were rained out. Die team is also just looking forward and bring our students together. Owls' season. The big start for the fall season will to facing someone other than a team- Our next home game is Sunday against South If their performance is any indication, come this weekend as 11 of the players mate across the net. Alabama at 1 p.m. Will I see you there? big things could be in the future for the on Rice's 13-man squad will see tourna- "We've been here for a month now Owls. Giraud won three matches to ad- ment action in Waco and Notre Dame, and haven't played,"juniorRamezQamer Chris Larson is sports editor and a Baker College senior. vance to the championship match in Ind. The tournaments will give the No. said. "I just hope to play well and make Flight A singles, and together the two 37 Owls a chance to learn about their See TKNNIS, Page 26 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS ERIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 Lads face uphill road after close losses What are you doing next by John Turpin THKKSHER STAFF semester Two consecutive losses last week- end caused the men's club soccer team to fall in the standings of the STUDY Premier Division of the Texas Colle- ABROAD giate Soccer League, as the Lads now stand in a tie lor sixth place in the 10-team division at 2-4. SYRACUSE Saturday's match against Angelo UNIVERSITY State University was moved at the last minute from Rice to a neutral site at Texas A&M University. Rice dominated possession of the ball and London had plenty of shots but couldn't capi- talize on opportunities and let Angelo Spain State (2-2-1) escape with a 2-1 win. Just 10 minutes into the game, Hong Kong Angelo State got a huge break on a France questionable handball call on senior goalkeeper Wally Upp that resulted Africa in an indirect kick outside of the box. An Angelo Stale player kicked the ball straight in the goal, but the referee allowed the goal to stand, putting the Lads in a quick 1-0 hole. Rice got on the board in the second half with a breakaway play by fresh- MILLIONAIRWe can't give you a $1M but we can teach you how to makEe it! man midfielder Peter Lamport. The Lads couldn't hold the tie for long, M however, and Angelo State quickly LIZ RICE/THRESHER Senior goalkeeper Wally Upp dives for a save Sunday against Texas A&M JOIN came back with a goal off a corner kick University. The Lads dropped two games over the weekend to fall to 2-4. that proved to be the game-winner. Sunday, the Lads played Texas the top corner of the goal, out of find a way to put the ball in the goal. A&M University (3-1-1) tough all the reach of the diving Upp. A few min- Rice will look to rebound to .500 Ideas to Action (ITA) way through, but the Aggies made utes later an Aggie midfielder broke and remain in contention for a bid to Rice's Entrepreneurial Club two fantastic plays to put them on top. loose, made some nice dribble moves the regional tournament with two in our first General Meeting The first goal came about half- to beat the defenders and scored, wins this weekend. The Lads host way through the first half when the putting the Aggies up 2-0. 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'3 SPORTS NOTEBOOK t*k i Rice, No. 20 UT battle to 0-0 first half Garrett Washington was there to Lightning cancels rest of UT game; Owls face South Alabama Sunday Men's water polo score Rice's third try. The Owls maintained control opening whistle," freshman forward wins one of three by Wei-Han Tan of the game with outstanding play Ashley Anderson said. "They were a THRESHER STAFF The most imposing foe at last from the forward pack. Rice scored IN FOCUS: WOMEN'S really quick team and it seemed like weekend's men's club water polo four more tries in the half, two The women's varsity soccer SOCCER we were always reacting instead of tournament in Waco wasn't Trin- from senior hooker Phil Alexander, team was definitely the new kid on making things happen." ity University, Baylor University one from junior eight-man Gary Im the block last weekend. The first- Record: 1-3 Freshman midfielder Kelly or Texas A&M University. Kottler and one from senior center year team battled Baylor Univer- Potysman, who missed the SWT Last week: Lost 3-1 to Baylor It was a massive amount of Justin Singer, to seal the win. sity and the University of Texas, game with an ankle sprain, scored i Friday arid fought No. 20 chlorine. Rice takes the pitch again to- two programs with a long history her first goal of the season in the Texas to a scoreless first half An over-chlorinated pool re- morrow against Baylor University of soccer excellence. Several times 55th minute. before officials canceled the sulted in the cancellation of one at 2 p.m. in its first home game and in past years, Baylor has been na- "We caught their defense flat," game due to lightning. of the scheduled matches Satur- first Texas Rugby Union game of tionally ranked, and UT currently Potysman said. "[Freshman day and provided a unique chal- the season. Rice finished 2-3-1 last stands at No. 20 in the national What made the difference: midfielder] Sarah Yoder tried to play lenge throughout the weekend. season in Division I, the top divi- polls. Baylor maintained consistent a through ball and [sophomore . "It was wretched," senior club sion of Texas collegiate rugby, offensive pressure and took Rice lost 3-1 to Baylor Friday midfielder 1 Kristen Lindsay passed it president Zac Livingston said. "Ev- while Baylor won last year's na- 21 shots Friday. Sunday, and fought UT to a scoreless tie at on to me... perfect ball, perfect place." eryone had their eyes burned out." tional championship in Division II Rice's defense gave its best halftime Sunday before heavy rain Baylor sealed the win less than Its 1-2 record placed the club — Doug Mraw effort of the season and and lightning canceled the match. four minutes later with another team in a tie with Tulane Univer- In previous matches against the freshman goalkeeper Amanda goal. The Owls said experience Garrison made eight saves. sity for third place among the six University of Houston and South- ultimately was the main difference Texas League teams. Trinity and UH seating problems west Texas State University, the Up next: Rice faces South between the teams. The Owls have A&M both went undefeated in keep UT fans at home team began tentatively before com- Alabama (2-2-0) at 1 p.m. played with each other less than four matches apiece. ing together in the second half. Last Sunday at the Rice Track/ two months, while many of the In the first game, Rice fell 9-3 to The University of Texas foot- weekend, however, facing its tough- Soccer Stadium. Bears have competed together a surprisingly strongTrinity team. ball team won't be playing the I est opponents. Rice started the against some of the toughest I^ast year's sixth-place finisher in University of Houston again any- games with the intensity it initially teams in the country for more than \- the championships, Trinity time soon. lacked in its previous games. and led to its 3-1 loss. The Bears held three years. showed the benefits of new coach- Saturday, UTvisited UH as part r*» "I am really proud of our team," possession of the ball for the major- "I wouldn't say they were better i. ing and fast swimming, capitaliz- of a three-game contract in which head coach Chris Huston said. "We ity of tin' game and consistently individually, but they played bet- ing offensively on Rice's errors. two games were to be played in definitely stepped up our level of brought players up into scoring po- ter as a team," Potysman said. The Owls' struggles continued Austin and one in Houston. Also play in the first halves and played. sition, eventually breaking through "They knew what they were gonna in their second match against part of the contract, according to with the same intensity through the for a goal. do and we kind of fell into their A&M. Defensive pressure led to UT Athletics Director DeLoss full 90 minutes." "Baylor is such a great team with game plan." several Rice turnovers and carried Dodds, was a promise by UH to Baylor's style of offense ulti- a direct style of game that I don't .Although the UT game was can- the Aggies to a 16-7 win. Rice re- supply 10,000 tickets for UT fans. mately caught the team off-guard think we were prepared from the See SOCCER, Page 26 bounded, however, to post its first UH constructed temporary win of the season, a 15-11 decision bleacher seating for over 4,000 over Baylor, in its final match. people in order to meet the quota, Going into the tournament but UH president Arthur K. Smith with only three weeks of prac- said Sept. 18 the seating was un- tice. the results were less impor- safe and could not be used, leav- tant than the opportunity for the ing more than 4,000 UT fans plan- players, particularly the rookies, ning to attend the game without to gain game experience. seats. "Our players need a chance to "I am in shock," Dodds told the play under pressure," senior Associated Press after hearing the player and coach Rick Lankau said. decision. "This whole situation in Rice's strength over the week- my mind is just absolutely out of end was its ability to draw fouls whack. I am sick about it. We are from opposing teams. In three very upset about this." games, Rice players were ejected The AP reported that Dodds only five times compared to 25 said he contacted Rice officials as ejections for their opponents. well as officials at the Reliant As- "That's where all our offense trodome to try to change the lo- came from," Lankau said. "We cation of the game to either the played very clean defense." Astrodome or Rice Stadium, but !• INVESTMENT STRATEGIES This is Rice's second season as UH officials insisted on playing a member of the Collegiate Water the game at Robertson Stadium Polo Association. I>ast year, the on the UH campus. THAT ARE CLEAR Owls finished fifth of 10 teams at Rice Athletics Director Bobby the conference championships May said he looked into making and posted a 6-5 season record. Rice Stadium available for the AND CONCISE. Lankau said he expects Rice game, but UH refused. to improve from last weekend's "Our only involvement was to tournament and contend for the offer Rice Stadium for the game conference title. should they want to play here and EVEN IF OUR NAME ISN'T. "We should definitely be one should we be able to accomodate of the top two or three teams in the high school game that was Aside from our name, we've always been in favor of making things simple. the state," he said. scheduled for that night in some So contact us for smart, easy investment techniques to help you reach your financial goals. Rice returns to Waco on Oct. other way," May said. "That would 6-7 for the second and final regu- have meant rescheduling the high TIAA-CREF.org or call 1.800.842.2776 lar-season tournament. school game for the afternoon or — Lauren Wilson playing somewhere else, but we were certainly willing to take a Second half carries look at these things if both the schools were willing to play here." men's rugby to win UH offered full refunds for the tickets and opened its basketball After surrendering a first-half arena for a big-screen showing of lead, Rice's men's rugby team the game, but only seven people exploded in the second half to attended. The fifth-ranked Long- take a 45-27 decision in a friendly hprns won the game 53-26, im- match at Tulane University on proving their record to 3-0, while Sunday in Rice's season opener. UH fell to 0-2, having lost 21-14 to The Owls reached the Rice in its season opener. scoreboard first when sophomore — Chris Larson center John Brawley took a pen- alty play into the try zone. Shortly after, senior second row John Swim meet canceled; Glasmire punched in a try with a little over 12 minutes gone in the Owls open Oct. 26 first half. Rice's swimming team's sea- Thanks to outstanding kick- son-opening meet against the ing from junior fly half Nick Licata, University of'Texas and the Uni- Managing money for people the Owls held the 14-0 lead for versity of Houston scheduled for most of the half until Tulane was with other things to think about." Saturday in Austin has been can- able to capitalize on several Rice celed due to unfinished renova- mistakes and score three tries. tions to the Jamail Texas Swim- Tile Green Wave, unable to con- ming Center. vert any of the point-after attempts, The Owls will now start their took a 15-14 lead into halftime. season Oct. 26 when they face Rice took the pitch with re- the Georgia Institute ofTechnol- RETIREMENT INSURANCE j MUTUAL FUNDS COLLEGE SAVINGS TRUSTS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT / newed determination in the sec- ogy in Atlanta. They'll compete •tQDJI S^fVV* !o product!* ond half. Senior flanker Juan the next day in a triangular meet : Af.p.iitv As60Ci.it:C NY OH?P Rodriguez strut k first with a hard, against Clemson University and clean tackle on Tulane's unsus- the University of Virginia. pecting wing, and senior prop — Chris Ixirson THIi RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2001 25

INSIDE THE WAC Rice opens Western Athletic Conference play tomorrow night at the University of Hawaii. With the race for the conference title about to begin, here's a look at the favorites, the contenders and the pretenders:

The favorites

There's only one, due to Fresno State's incredible performance in nonconference action. The Bulldogs (4-0) opened with a brutal three- game stretch that included games at Colorado, home against No. 12 Oregon State and at No. 23 Wisconsin — and won all three. Now they're ranked 10th nationally and are seeking to run the table in the WAC and earn a championship in the Bowl Championship Series. Quarterback David Carr is throwing for almost 300 yards per game and his 10 touchdowns with just two interceptions make him a legitimate Heisman Trophy frontrunner.

• y' . * The contenders

Boise State (1-2) has a tradition of winning and is the defending m Humanitarian Bowl champion. The Broncos' defense, however, needs work — the Broncos yielded 490 yards and 41 points in a loss to Washington State. Many expected Louisiana Tech (1-1) to be the punching bag of the WAC, but an opening-week 36-6 dismantling of SMU proved the Bulldogs are for real. They haven't established any type of running game, however — r*i*v "SLr , , , " , :v • -„i. . • ; Saturday's game against Fresno State should prove a lot. »?:•;. s-s® :-• :• Rice (2-1) is the only WAC team besides Fresno State to have multiple wins and may be the best defensive team in the conference — an

RENATA ESCOVAR/THRESHER imposing Owl rush defense allowed Houston just seven yards on the Freshman defensive back Patrick Dendy guards sophomore linebacker Julius Mitchell in practice. Dendy, who had five tackles ground in Rice's season opener. in Rice's 48-3 loss to the University of Nebraska Sept. 20, was one of several underclassmen to see significant playing time. Tulsa (1-1) lost 37-18 at Fresno State last week but still managed over 350 yards, and it looks as if the Golden Hurricane is one of a select few WAC teams that can consistently rack up yards on the ground and in the SB Nebraska overwhelms Owls 48-3 air. The pretenders by Jason Gershman On the defensive end, prior inju- 365 yards, the most by any Nebraska THRESHER EDITORIAL S I Al l ries to senior cornerback Kenny opponent this season. Additionally, Hawaii (1-1) quarterback Timmy Chang puts up big numbers, but the Smith and junior safety Greg Gatlin the Owl quarterbacks combined for Warrior aerial attack was grounded in a 28-20 loss last week to Nevada, Rice's game Sept. 20 at fourth- forced Gatlin to miss the game and 169 yards in the air, more than in any which was just 2-9 last season. Nevada (1-2) was an improved team ranked University of Nebraska was limited Smith to just a few plays. In game this season or last. against Hawaii, but early-season blowouts against Colorado State and historic, being the first game played their place, freshman cornerback But their productivity in moving BYU show the Wolfpack still has a long way to go. of those postponed by the Sept. 11 Raymorris Barnes and sophomore the ball led to only three points all San Jose State (0-2) and UTEP (1-2) both posted winning records last terrorist attack. safety John White gained valuable game, a result that will need to season, but this year's a much different story. A porous Spartan 'Hie Owls' 48-3 loss, however, is experience against an accurate Ne- change quickly if the Owls hope to defense is allowing almost 500 yards per game and the Miners scored something they would like to quickly braska passing attack. accomplish their goal of contending just six points against New Mexico. SMU (0-3) has been dominated in forget. for the WAC title. each of its three losses and it's hard to forecast anything much different After 13 minutes of play, the score "We were disappointed with our in the Mustangs' foreseeable future. was 21-0 in favor of the Cornhuskers, performance," sophomore wide re- and the Owls used the rest of the ' If you make mistakes ceiver Gilbert Okoronkwo said. "On Thresher predicted order of finish game as a scrimmage, allowing against Nebraska. then offense, we've got to put more points younger, less experienced players on the board. We need to be more $ more playing time. it's 48-3 really quick.' productive when we get the ball into 1. Fresno State 6. San Jose State One of these younger players was the red zone. We got the ball down 2. Rice 7. Hawaii — Dan Dawson freshman quarterback Greg there three or four times but we only 3. Boise State 8. Nevada ! Henderson, who played the second Senior linebacker put points on the board once." 4. Louisiana Tech 9. UTEP and fourth quarters and completed The Owls advanced inside the 5. Tulsa 10. SMU five of 13 passes for 108 yards. Cornhusker 30-yard line four times, But Henderson also threw two The Cornhuskers run their of- but only scored once. Sophomore costly interceptions, one just before fense from the I-formation and em- kicker Brandon Skeen missed 41- halftime after the Owls had stopped ploy an option offense similar to Rice, and 45-yard field goal attempts, and the Cornhuskers from scoring on an but their passing attack is more es- Rice's third trip inside the Nebraska Owls featured on ESPN 11-play drive. After the pick, the tablished than the (>wls'. Comhusker 30 ended with a Henderson inter Cornhuskers scored on the tired Owl quarterback and Heisman Trophy ception. The only points on the board T by Jason Gershman having to w ait almost a day after the defense and headed ns the locker candidate Eric Crouch has an accu- came from Skeen's 25-yard field goal THRESHER EDlTORIAI STAFI' tragedy before his family could make room with a 28-0 lead rate touch on his pass and completed attempt in the fourth quarter. contact with his uncles. The other interception came af- nine of 11 passes for 165 yards and Skeen is nowjust two out of seven Like most other television pro- The piecc also focused on the pa- ter the ()wls marched clown the field three touchdowns against the Owls. on the season, and zero of five from grams the past couple of weeks, last triotic spirit of the game at University in the fourth quarter on an eight- Senior linebacker Dan Dawson said beyond 30 yards. Senior kicker Saturday's edition of ESPN's "Col- of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium. play, 75-yard drive before he believes the Owls helped make Derek Crabtree is still recovering lege Gameday" had a different tone. The teams met before the game to Henderson's pass was picked off five Crouch look good, however. from a strained hip flexor and will In addition to previewing the day's share a prayer and exchange helmet yards from the end zone. "In Nebraska we made some mis- not play against Hawaii this week- big games, they also talked about stickers, with the Cornhuskers re- The mistakes came at costly takes early and we dug ourselves end. Hatfield said he hopes the kick- the national tragedy and its effect on ceiving an Owl and vice versa. times, but Henderson still felt he iiuo a hole," Dawson said. "Against ing game will improve before a field the world of college football. "I thought ESPN did a good job." goal decides a game. gained valuable experience against some of the teams in the WAC or That's where the Rice Owls fit in. Hatfield said. "They started off show the strong Nebraska team. teams like Duke or Houston/if'you "Those two missed field goals The Owls were the first team to ing the Rice campus. 1 think it was a "I made some freshman mistakes make mistakesyou can still recover. were real disappointing," Hatfield travel by airplane to a game since positive show overall for Rice and out there, but 1 thought I did pretty If you make mistakes against Ne- said. "We played the kicking game the events of Sept. 11. "Gameday" for the mood of the country " well," Henderson said "I learned a braska. then it's 48-3 really quick." better against Duke. We've got the sent a camera crew and interviewer The lighter side of the Owls was lot. Nebraska lias a great team and But there's always a silver lining, talent but we're just not putting it all Curry Kirkpatrick to follow the Owls shown as well. Senior safety Jason they were so much faster than I had and this game was no exception. together. We haven't won with the Sept. 19. Hebert exposed senior linebacker expected. They hit hard and were The Owls didn't suffer any major kicking game, but we also haven't Fortunately, the chartered (lights Dan Dawson's Sesame Street pillow flying to the ball." injuries, and Rice amassed a total of lost with the kicking game either." between Houston and Ornaha were to the cameras. Not surprisingly, smooth and safe. The piece focused Dawson has since been the subject on the security measures the Owls of relentless teasing. faced, including officers searching "I can't sleep on those hotel pil- Rice looks to control clock vs. Hawaii lows so I bring my own," Dawson the buses to and from the airports to ensure the Owls' safety. said. "When I went home for the FOOTBALL, from Page 22 "That Tulsa loss last year put us in a game as the WAC leader in tackles Kirkpatrick also interviewed nu- summer, my mom had that pillow- Nebraska, Rice had just three days to hole. Our first three games are basi- with 30. merous Owls in the piece, which case on the pillow on my bed. I recover before departing for Honolulu. cally scrimmages." "We've turned Rashard loose lasted more than five minutes. think it's my sister's. She put it on "Everything's been tough," se- The Owls know one key to the more than in the past," Hatfield said. Sophomore offensive lineman Chris there and I started sleeping on it, nior linebacker Dan Dawson said. game will be time of possession. "He's a linebacker who loves mak- DeMunbrun, who has two uncles and I liked it so I started bringing it "We didn't have the open week like After defeating Division I-AA oppo- ing the plays. We're blitzing him who work as firefighters in New on the trips. It's not like it's good we expected. The whole schedule nent Montana State University 30- more, letting him rush rather than York, talked about the experience of luck or anything like that." has been weird. I can't speak for 12 at a neutral site in Maui, the War- sitting back and taking on tackles. everyone, but I hope everyone stays riors suffered a 28-20 loss at the We're giving him a chance to move focused. Hawaii has a good team, a University of Nevada last weekend. around and create some plays." Social and Political Research good enough offense to embarrass While Chang threw for 303 yards, One other priority of the Hawaii Interested in research and socioeconomic issues? us if we're not ready." the Wolfpack led in time of posses- trip is team bonding. The seniors and Want to make a difference while earning income? Last year, the Owls also opened sion by over 13 minutes, in large part juniors on the team recall the last their WAC season after a loss due to a successful rushing game Hawaii trip as a great chance to bond Telephone interviewers needed to conduct university and government against one of the nation's top teams. that totaled 220 yards on 51 carries. with the upperclassmen and they look sponsored research in the Rice University/Museum District After a 38-7 defeat at the University A team also wins the time of forward doing the same with this Requirements: excellent speaking voiefc and grammar, typing ability of at of Michigan, the Owls came out flat possession battle with defense. year's young players. least 35 wpm Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus and lost 23-16 to the University of Last season, the Owls picked off "We go to Pearl Harbor together," Must be available evenings and weekends Tulsa. Chang a season-high five times, Hatfield said. "We take a trip around Mon through Thurs., 5:00 p m - 9 00 p m "I hate to put the whole season on including three by Dawson. One of the island. We do something together Sat 10:00 a m - 5 00 p.m. one game, but if we don't win this the hottest Owls currently on de- every day and that's good, because Sun 1 00 p m. - 6 00 p m game at Hawaii, we'll be in a pretty fense is senior linebacker Rashard these guys are each others' best Training provided. $8.00/$8.50 big hole in the WAC," Dawson said. Pittman, who enters tomorrow's friends." (713) 524-7132

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Nebraska — Crouch 12-97, Diedrick 13 74, Collins BY THE 6-43, Stunt/ 1-25, Davles 5-14, Lord 5 J.0, Kastl 1 7, Undstrom 1-6, Davis 2-6, Wingender i-5, Reese 1- NUMBERS 4, Miller 1-4, Gragert 1-3, Kriewald 1-0, Chrisman 1- some (•3), Cornelsen l-(-3) TENNIS, from Page 22 spring dual matches begin. In most Texas, including fifth-ranked Texas Rawing people have to beat me." cases the traveling team includes Christian University and sixth-ranked Rice — Henderson 5-13-2-108. Herm 3-12-0-61 ji This weekend will be the first only eight or nine athletes. Southern Methodist University. The Nebraska — Crouch 9-11-0-165. Lord 3-4-0-40 I [j time the freshmen have played for "I want to know if the person out Owls will have to face these teams in the Owls, and the team plans to there is just randomly hitting tennis the spring, and SMU is likely the Receiving watch how they conduct them- balls or if he has an identity," Ladhani biggest obstacle to a WAC champi- Rice — Okoronkwo 4-68. Boothe 2 47, Gary 1-36, selves at the college level. said. "The substandard, very ordi- onship. Both teams defeated the Owls Bailey 1-18 nary players don't have a method. in dual matches last season. Nebraska — Thomas 4-76, Wistrom 4-67, Gibson 3- u "I'd like to see how they prepare 53, Klem 1-9 I'm going to see if people are using Playing SMU, TCU and other fu- 1 for matches physically and men- I' tally," assistant coach Shaheen their strengths." ture opponents now will give the Attendance — 77,344 Ladhani said. "All I talk about is Both tournaments this weekend Owls an idea of what they will be up I WAC STANDINGS lit. professionalism in matches, and I should offer plenty of quality oppo- against further down the road. FOOTBALL "You reaily don't know about those want to see people not bitch and nents to test the Owls. Some Owls (first record Is conference, second Is overall) moan but execute their game plan." will face members of 16th-ranked teams," head coach Ron Smarr said. RICE 3 NEBRASKA 48 With 13 people currently on the University of Notre Dame in the Tom "They've got some new faces and you Fresno St. 1 -0 4 - 0 1 -1 squad, the Owls need to find out Fallon Invitational. want to check them out. They'll be Rice (2-1) 0 0 3 La. Tech 1 - 0 1 - 2 who will be the top players they will The Baylor Intercollegiate tour- looking at you because these are Nebraska (4-0) 21 20 48 Boise St. 1 -0 take on the traveling team when nament will host teams from all over teams you'll be playing later." Nevada 1 - 0 1 - 2 NU — Wilson 37 pass from Crouch (DeAngelis kick) Rice 0 - 0 2 -1 1 NU — Judd 3 run (DeAngelis kick) San Jose St. 0 - 0 0 - 2 NU — Thomas 42 pass from Crouch (DeAngelis kick) Hawaii 0 -1 1 -1 NU — Crouch 6 run (DeAngelis kick) Soccer looks for win over S. Alabama NU — Crouch 25 run (DeAngelis kick) Tulsa 0 -1 1 - 1 NU — Wistrom 11 pass from Crouch (Brown kick) UTEP 0 -1 1 - 2 ter said. "Going into the game we all NU — Collins 17 run (Cook rush failed) SOCCER, from Page 24 The game also showed Rice's ver- SMU 0 -1 0 - 3 celed due to lightning in the area, satility in adjusting its defense to a knew that they would be a great RU — Skeen 25 field goal the first half rivals Rice's win over different kind of attack. While Baylor team. We competed really well and Final Stats Rice Nebraska WOMEN'S SOCCER Army as the team's crowning emphasized direct attacks up the it was an amazing experience." achievement so far this season. middle, UT ran a more patient of- Rice returns home Sunday to host First Downs 17 24 fense, always looking for openings. the University of South Alabama at Rushing Yards (net) 196 292 RICE 1 BAYLOR 3 The Owls held the Longhorns to a Passing Yards (net) 169 205 0-0 tie for the first half of the game, "UT plays prettier soccer and at- 1 p.m., and the Owls believe they Total Yards 365 497 Rice (1-3-0) with freshman goalkeeper tacks more gradually," Potysman can put the lessons they learned Return yards 130 103 Amanda Garrison matching her said. "It gave us a little more time to from playing such high-caliber teams Punts • Avg. 6-38.0 4 38.5 Baylor (4-2-0) to use throughout the season. Time of Possession 29:32 30:28 season high of eight saves in the set our defense.'' BU — 24:42. Robertson (Miles) first half alone. The game w as perhaps most ex- "We see the level that we're able Individual Stats BU — 31:20, Dearing (Fukuchi) Rice — 54:44. Potysman (Yoder) "The defense played really well," citing for junior forward Jennifer Tee- to compete at and playing against Rushing Garrison said. "It was kind of over- ter, who once started for the Long- great teams only makes us better," BU — 57:58, Barrett (Reilly) Rice — Beck 4-67, Henderson 9-41, Herm 14-25, whelming because they had a lot of horns. Teeter said. "We truly believe that Shots we can compete against anybody." Hawkins 5-20, White 5-20. Tyler 5-19, Bailey 4 16, shots." "It was definitely exciting," Tee- *Team l-<-12> Rice 2. Baylor 21

Saves Rice .11 (Garrison 8. Shockley 3). Baylor 1 (Dempseyl Corner Kicks Rice 2. Baylor 9

Fouls Rice 12. Baylor 11

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Micron will be on your campus (records listed W-L T. teams earn 3 points for a win. 1 point for a tie) Thursday, October 25 and Lone Star Division Friday, October 26 Rice 3 0 1 10 Texas Tech 2 1 1 7 Texas A&M 2 0 0 6 Applicable Majors: Texas 2 2 0 6 Baylor 1 1 0 3 Electrical Engineering UT-San Antonio 0 2 0 0 SWT 0 4 0 0 Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering MEN'S CLUB SOCCER Materials Science TCSL STANDINGS Chemistry • Physics (records listed W-L-T, teams earn 3 points for a win. 1 point for a tie)

Premier Division Please contact Career Services to submit your resume. S. Texas C.C. 4 1 0 12 Texas Tech 4 2 0 12 Texas 3 0 1 10 Micron offers a generous benefits package including: Texas A&M 3 1 I 10 Angelo State 2 2 1 7 Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Profit sharing • Paid time-off UTEP 2 2 0 6 Competitive base pay increases • 401 (k) with company match Baylor 2 3 0 6 Rice 2 4 0 6 SWT 0 4 1 1 Houston 0 3 0 0 Micron Technology, Inc. 8000 S. Federal Way P.O. Box 6, MS707-825 ERRATUM Boise, Idaho 83707-0006 ^Micron E-mail: [email protected] Junior forward Joan Shreffler's name was misspelled in last EOE/AA The future of memory week's women's club soccer article. The Thresher regrets www.micron.com/jobs the error. THE RICE THRESHER CALENDAR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001

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Today is the deadline for changing a spring Have you screwed your roommate? Now is 2001 PASS/FAIL to a grade, the time to exact revenge for all your although if you haven't already done so, Voommate's annoying quirks. First, set her are you really going to do it now? Just get up on a blind date for SCREW Next to the Registrar's Office by 5 p.m. YER ROOMMATE send her down to Willy's statue in a getup of Hilary Kornblith leads a free seminar your very own evil design. Now laugh. entitled " KNOWLEDGE and Finally, head down to Willy's Pub for Rice the Rice Memorial Center and is free and play, runs today and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Social Practices" from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Program Council's post-screw party from open to all students. Organizations will and Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Will Rice Humanities Building, Room 119. 10 p.m. to midnight. distribute information about health topics game room. Kornblith's research has focused on a that affect students. Free HIV/syphilis/ theory of knowledge concerning the Looking for something to do with your Hepatitis C testing, free massages and Watch Wiess College new students display relationship between our ideals and our screw date? The Rice Players are offering free food will also be offered. The fair is their acting talents in the WIESS human limitations and capabilities. 2 FORI admission for you and your being held in conjuction with the flu and ONEACTS at 8 p.m. in the Wiess Contact Minranda Robinson-Davis at screw date to their first production of the meningitis vaccinations given by Health Commons today through Saturday. Call (713) 348 4994 for more information. season, The Baltimore Waltz. This offer is Services. Contact Cynthia Kao with any (713) 348-PLAY for reservations. only good today. questions at [email protected] or call her •• There is a FACULTY at (713) 348-1937. friday OCT 5 RECITAL at 8 p.m. in the Duncan The Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, Recital Hall, featuring David Kirk playing lead by conductor Larry Rachleff, is playing SYZYGY New Music a* Rice" is at The women's TENNIS team hosts the tuba, Donald Doucet on the piano, at 8 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall. 8 p.m. at Duncan Recital Hall. Performers the Rice Tennis Classic today through David Waters playing the bass trombone Admission is FREE. perfect for all include Leone Buyse playing the flute, Sunday at the Jake Hess Tennis Stadium. and several other guest performers. those really cheap screw dates. Michael Webster on the clarinet, Kenneth Goldsmith playing violin, Norman Fischer The Shepherd School SYMPHONY This is the OPENING NIGHT sunday on the cello, Jeanne Kierman on the piano Orchestra plays tonight and tomorrow at for the Rice Players' 50th season. The .SEPT 30 and others. 8 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall. To reserve Baltimore Waltz, written by Paula Vogel and The women's varsity SOCCER team seats for $7 call (713) 348-8000. The directed by Mark Ramont, takes the cost is $5 for students and senior citizens. plays the University of South Alabama at thursday OCT 4 audience on an unforgettable journey. Anna the Rice Track/Soccer Stadium at 1 p.m. and her brother Carl take an imaginary Hide the alcohol and put on a happy face: Head to Baker College and bring in the journey through Europe in hopes of It's the first day of FAMILIES blues with some bourbon and Coke, cheap monday OCT 1 ! transcending the borders of disease, WEEKEND 2001 cigars and live blues music. BAKER i relationships and loss. The show runs Learn how you can make a difference in a students can (at least pretend to) enjoy BLUES is from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. tonight, tomorrow night and Oct. 4, 5 and 6 student's life by coming to the taking their families and guests to at 8 p.m. at Hamman Hall. Tickets are $4 TEACH FOR AMERICA numerous sports and entertainment Calendar submit items: for students, $6 for faculty and staff and information session at 7 p.m. in Miner events planned for today. Friday and $8 for general adult admission. Call Lounge in the Student Center. TFA Corps Saturday. For more information contact (713) 348-PLAY for reservations. Caution: members will share their classroom Jennifer Harding at (713) 348-6094. send • by CAMPUS MAIL to Calendar for mature audiences only. experiences and .talk about this two-year her an e-mail at [email protected] or visit Editor, Rice Thresher. MS-524. • by FAX t0 Calendar Editor. program. For more information, contact http://www.rice.edu/famweek. (713) 348-5238. Dave Nopachai at [email protected] or b The Rice Social Dance Society is having a • y E-MAIL to [email protected]. SWING DANCE fundraiser Jay Bodas at [email protected]. At 7 p.m. the varsity women's are team takes on Calendar submission FORMS from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Hanszen VOLLEYBAlX available at the Student Activities Office or College Commons. There is a $5 Wednesday by the Thresher office door. OCT 3 the University of Hawaii at Autry Court. suggested donation, and all proceeds will The DEADLINE for all items is 5 p.m. go to the Red Cross to help in the disaster The undergraduate and graduate the Monday prior to publication. takes The Effect of Gamma Rays on the relief effort. Send an e-mail to HEALTH FAIR p|ace Submissions are printed on a space- [email protected] for more information. from noon to 4 p.m. in the Grand Hall of MAN-1N-THE-MOON available basis. Marigolds, the newest Will Rice College

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28 THE RICE THRESHER BACKMOE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2001 What could be more awful than reading Slavko's Backpage? I Reading it twice to find shitty misclass, looking at his dumb pictures, and receiving his hate mail, to name a few things At first, I thought I might be the legitimacy of the Thresher. my first strike remained. On Mon- only one with grievances regarding "We in the advertising depart- day night, the answer to that ques- last week's Backpage. I sat in the ment are bracing for the worst," said tion fell right into my lap, dooming SLAVKO SUCKS MY MISCLASS Student Center last Thursday night the 77ir

[ GIGOLO 1 Malcolm Gillis Smilin' Zen Camacho Little Davey Cerutti Rob "Jersey Militia" Gaddi Pee Wee Selinger This Gigolo nameplate sig- Captain Amstel Light Already forgot Slavko Martel College pimp Assistant quality editor The other "editor" nifies an authentic Joe Gar- "It's non-conformists "Hmm, Slavko. Don't "At first, I was worried "Thank God Slavko came "So as I was saying, this land Backpage. Remember, like this Slavko tell me. Isn't he from about this Slavko guy. to Rice. Now there's Gigolo guy needs to lay kids: if it doesn't say Gigolo, character that are Balls. Wyoming? Yeah, because his Meat Sheet someone people hate off of me. I'm trying my it's not a real Backpage. keeping my library he's a wonderful guy. picture was better than more than me. Oh, wait, best. [Editor's note: Has construction on hold. Of course, I'll forget mine. But then I saw not really." anyone seen my orange Erratum: The text bubbles Without the trouble he this by next week. But what he wrote on the jump suit and shovel?]" in last week's Backpage, sub- gives me, I'd have so at least I've kept up Backpage and realized mitted jointly by Mark S. much more free time. appearances." that I have nothing to Scheid and Malcolm Gillis, Speaking of free time, worry about. As long as were misattributed. The do you want to come he stays off of my turf. Thresher regrets the error. back to my house? This is my block, bitch." This party sucks." COMPILED BY JOE GARLAND RICE STUDENTS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF PICTURES OF ROB GADDI DRESSED UP LIKP A SLUT There's still time to screw your roommate, just check this week's classifieds

2/2 CONDO, gated, quiet, fireplace, HOUSE RENTAL WANTED: Very DEPENDABLE STUDENT wanted for NEED HELP with children's home- HOUSING cable, ceiling fans, covered parking, on neat Cornell University professor on baby-sitting 10 hrs/week at SlO/lir. work and baby-sitting starting at 4 p.m. APARTMENT FOR RENT. Near busline, alarm. $850 unfurnished, $950 sabbatical for Spring 2002 Oanuary - House is within sight of campus. Must Tties., Wed., Thurs. Live 10 minutes Kirby/W. Alabama area, beautiful one fu rn ished. Availab le i mmediately. (713) May) wishes to rent furnished house be reliable, experienced with children. from Rice. $8- per hour. Call Mary bedroom apartment, central air/heat, 444-8438. near Rice with yard; willing to take Saturdays 5-11 p.m., four hours, flex- Webber (713) 622-5233. new nice appliances, lots of light, new care of gardens. Contact ible. References required. Reply by carpet, ice maker, ceiling fans, dish- NEW FURNISHED apartment, Med. [email protected]. sending e-mail to [email protected]. WANTED: LOVING PART-TIME washer, microwave, quiet, many ex- Center. No lease, non-smoker. $500. nanny with child care experience tras, refined, convenient to Rice U. Furnished suite, private home, bath, CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS wanted. MWF. Good pay, flexible. Call (713) One week free. Call (713) 523-8993 or bills paid, non-smoker. $400. (713) 666- HELP WANTED Bike Barn is now hiring qualified cash- 781-3809 and ask for Leanne. (281) 563-4140. 9383. DATING BITES-Wouldn't you rather iers, sales associates and mechanics. be raking in the cash? I need a steady Applications are available at all four Satu rday n igh t baby-sitter for 11-month locations or can be downloaded from MISCELLANEOUS old. $10/hr and you can study after www.bikebarntexas.com. Fax # (281) $$GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINION'S! she goes to bed. Hours: 4-12, must 332-2461. Visit our Web site. $$Earn $15-$ 125 and more per survey! WILLYS PUS have transportation and references. www.moncy4opinions.com. Call Wendy at (713) 521-1577 (days) ETES-VOUS FRANCA1S(E)? Un americain recherche-un(e) francais(e) ***ACT NOW! Guarantee the best LAB ASSISTANT to work about 15 qui voudrait donner des cours spring break prices! South Padre, hours a week for the entire fall semes- particuliers de la conversation en Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, ter. Prefer junior or senior who plans frail<;ais. Fmploidu temps flexible. Tres Florida & Mardi Gras. Reps needed... to pursue physics or physical chemis- bon salaire. Autorisation de travailler Travel for free, earn $$$. Group dis- try. Contact P>ik at x5122 or Yvonne at aux Etats-Unisn'estpas necessaire. Ben counts for 6+. (800) 838-8203. x6356. e-mail - [email protected]. www. leisuretours. com.

.FEMALE BIOLOGY tutor needed for BASS PLAYER WANTED for local BACKPAGE EDITOR seeks sexy a 9th grader. Will pay $15/hr. Please band. Weekly rehearsals, paying gigs, blonde freshman girl for extracurricu- call Kim (713) 831-6509 or (713) 334- mostly original material. Newly re- lar activities and sex. Must have ex- 5412 or send e-mail to KTP@PDQ. net. leased album! Contact Dave or Lowell tensive knowledge of Midwestern ge- at [email protected] or ography and the meat industry. Please MATH AND VERBAL SAT TUTORS (713) 842-7561. contact Gigolo at [email protected]. needed! Requirements: high standard- ized test scores, reliable transporta- tion, desire to help others succeed and flexible evening/weekend schedule. CLASSIFIED ADS Tutoring background a plus. 10-20hrs/ The Rice Thresher Rates are as follows: wk. Call SCORE!Prep at (713) 463- Attn: Classifieds 5330 1-35 words: $15 36-70 words: $30 6100 Main St., MS 524 BABY-SITTER NEE I )EDT, Th, F2:40 71-.105 words: $45 2nd Floor Ley Student Center p.m. - 6 p.m. for two girls ages 5 and 6. Houston, TX 770051892 Must have car to pick up.from school. Payment, by rash, check or credit rarrl must accompany your ad Phone: (713) 348 3967 Call (713) 661-3990. Fax: (713) 348-5238 Notes & Notices submissions AFFILIATED MONTESSORI school are published according to The Thresher reserves the right to near Rice University is i "rviewing space availability. refuse any advertising for any for part-time assistants and substitutes. reason and does not take Ideal for students who need flexible Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. responsibility for the factual schedules. C all (713) 520-0738 be- prior to Friday publication. content of any ad. tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. Fri.