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Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 Opinions 8 · Focus 11 · Entertainment 17 · Comics 24 · Sports 32 Drops increase with Deal midterm drop day By Alexandra Pajak evident from the later drop date. Contributing Writer averts “The total for this year was 3,472. Last year it was 2,776,” she said, Drop day arrived last Friday, comparing Fall ‘04 with Spring marking the last chance for stu- ‘04. Students who withdrew from dents to withdraw from classes this all classes were not included in this tuition semester. However, this drop day total. came eight weeks into the semester, She noted that in addition to drop a later date than students have seen day, the date for progress report dis- before. Students dropped more tribution has also changed. “We’ve course than usual. hike changed two variables. It will be The new academic school cal- hard to compare the total from last endar, adopted this past summer, year to this year,” she said. The data Student outcry may also be skewed by the increased contributes to 3,500 size of the freshman class. The new drop date now matches Regents decision the final drop day procedures of both 3,300 Georgia State University and the By Haining Yu University of Georgia. Both institu- Assistant News Editor 3,100 tions allow students to drop classes until the middle of the term. The Board of Regents voted Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Tuesday against a midyear tuition 2,900 nology allows students to drop classes increase for the University System

# of courses dropped courses of # until 10 weeks into the semester. At of Georgia, thanks in part to a deal the California Institute of Technol- made with Gov. Sonny Perdue to 2,700 ogy students can drop classes eight downsize budget cuts. weeks into the term, just before the The Board instead approved a distribution of midterm grades. series of cuts proposed by Chancel- Some students find the class with- lor Thomas Meredith that would, Fall ‘03 Fall Fall ‘02 Fall Fall ‘04 Fall drawal date change helpful in their as Perdue had asked, “trim the fat” Spring ‘03 Spring Spring ‘04 Spring decision-making processes. “It gives off the University System’s yearly also now allows students to receive me more information on whether budget. midterm grades two weeks prior to I’ll do well in the class. It definitely Southern Poly- While stressing the poor tim- the final drop day. helps,” said Stephanie Tolbert, junior ing of the budget cuts and the Proposed by the Institute Under- Chemical Engineering major. technic SGA pres- ident Heather importance of maintaining a high graduate Curriculum Committee in Chris Dalbec, a junior in Elec- quality of education, Meredith March 2004, the schedule allows trical Engineering, also likes the Giroux (above) and Tech Under- said that these cuts to their budget students to drop a class through change. “I think it’s a step in the would be the only way to avoid an the middle of the semester, two right direction. It makes it easier graduate Student Body President unprecedented midyear tuition weeks later than in previous terms. for the students to know whether or increase. The Academic Senate approved the not to continue in that class. Since Amy Phuong ad- dress students at “We’re pushing the envelope policy in May 2004. drop day is later in the [semester], here with the kinds of things we’re Registrar Jo McIver ran through we students know an even larger Friday’s petition rally. recommending to you, but by do- the numbers of dropped courses portion of our grade, which makes ing that we can avoid the midyear among undergraduate and gradu- By Jamie Howell/ ate students, indicating an increase See Drop, page 6 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS See Tuition, page 7 Celebrate Buzz Bash tonight Clough delivers upbeat State of Institute By Shan Sharif to students. to retain students who may be The Alumni Association Contributing Writer He said he wants students to unable to afford Tech after a invites students to celebrate be aware of these issues. Clough possible tuition increase. Buzz’s 25th anniversary to- Institute President Wayne said that “a shift of financial Also, Clough spoke about cur- night at 7:30 p.m. Clough discussed Tech’s achieve- support is occurring from state rent state laws regarding funding. at the Festi- ments and spoke of maintaining support to student and parent “It is time for a state-wide discus- val Area at a reputation of technological in- support. Students should be sion on how the state is funding Bobby Dodd novation in his annual State of the concerned when they may be [education],” he said. Stadium. Institute Address Tuesday. denied the great opportunities Students attending the ad- S t u d e n t Clough said that an important dress believed that Clough is tickets will be sold goal for the future is “to define legitimately concerned with at the door at a Tech as a research university of “Our faculty is funding issues. cost of $15. The the 21st century and to educate as great as our Leroy Campbell, SGA co- Technique incor- the leaders of a technology-driven chair of public relations, said, rectly reported last world.” students.” “It seems like he is dedicated week that the event After an introduction, Clough to maintaining the quality would be free. spoke about issues regarding Wayne Clough of education and is doing an funding. Institute President excellent job of keeping [Tech] State funding, which cur- competitive.” Technique to rently comprises 25 percent of the Clough also spoke of other Institute’s total funding, down that Tech has to offer.” issues. return Oct. 29 from 34 percent in 2002, has not Despite budget cuts, Clough He said Tech faculty has made kept up with Tech’s growth and said he is committed to maintain- significant achievements in the Due to the shortened week has forced some streamlining in ing the academic excellence of past year. Thirteen new faculty resulting from fall break, there recent semesters. Tech. Clough said that he believes members won CAREER Awards will be no issue of the Technique Clough pointed out that in the further development of and two new members were By Derrick Ma / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS next week. Look for our next issue increased class sizes are a no- need-based scholarships. Institute President Wayne Clough delivers the Friday, Oct. 29. ticeable effect of the cutbacks These scholarships could help See Address, page 5 State of the Institute address Tuesday. 2 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique NEWS From the files of the GTPD... Technique Online Voice your opinion! Last issue’s question received 107 responses. Crime Reports What do you like most about a later Drop Day? Theft (continued) Harassment 10/7/2004 16:33:00 hrs. 10/5/2004 8:46:00 hrs. I can procrastinate dropping Location: Skiles bike rack Location: College Optical Center Drop day my class longer - 14% Incident: Offender arrested for Incident: Report of harassing changed? - 27% criminal attempt/theft by taking. phone calls.

10/8/2004 19:04:00 hrs. Controlled substances Traffic accident 10/5/2004 6:37:00 hrs. Location: Woodruff parking lot 10/6/2004 10:04:00 hrs. Location: Techwood Dr. @ Fourth Incident: Report of a stolen 1994 Location: Dalney St. @ Ferst Dr. St. GMC 1500 truck. Incident: Report of a two-vehicle Incident: Offender arrested for 10/10/2004 11:38:00 hrs. accident (no reported injuries). possession of Ecstasy with intent to distribute. Location: Curran parking deck 10/6/2004 18:02:00 hrs. I actually have Incident: Report that three lug nuts some grades - 46% Professors don’t cram Theft were stolen. Location: Atlantic Dr. @ Peachtree Place tests in as much - 13% 10/5/2004 16:54:00 hrs. 10/10/2004 19:46:00 hrs. Incident: Report of a one-vehicle Location: Paul Weber building accident (injuries reported). Incident: Report of a stolen com- Location: 879 Hemphill Ave. By Lauren Griffin / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS puter and printer. Incident: Report of a stolen wheel. This week’s question: 10/9/2004 20:51:00 hrs. 10/7/2004 9:31:00 hrs. 10/10/2004 21:41:00 hrs. Bush or Kerry? Location: Eighth St. Tell us at www.nique.net Location: 947 Atlantic Dr. Location: Glenn Residence Hall Incident: Report of a two-vehicle Incident: Report of a stolen trailer. Incident: Report of a stolen bicycle. accident (no injuries reported).

SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver I can do 100 push-ups in 20 minutes. God I love being a turtle. BOOBS Hey, I ride with the AK. I swear I didn’t know taking 400 techinque papers was ilegal. Can nique print some more campbell soup coupons Wait all I have to do is buy a playboy to see a tech girl na- ked... sorry officer I won’ freeipods.com, and I thought freecondoms.com was the best site ever she said i was an idiot, does that mean no 2nd date? what i have to refer 5 friends, screw this, i’ll just buy one www.freebmw.com, all u have to do is refer 100000 friends what do u mean we have no money, new building are popping up every year To my Bio1520 Lab Section P8 TA: I want to rip your clothes off and have my way with you...you’re one sexy nerd! whether you call him red jesus or the crimson clipper, we can all agree on one thing. the kid is a pimp. ....or stalker? depends on how you look at it omelettes are the only food at brittain that actually taste like it should...... oh yeah french toast too too bad im never awake early enough to get them I understand you need to test the fire alarms but at 5 AM!! and if it was a prank by some- one.. we will find you parents get ubermad when they call and u don’t answer This is Tech, stop bitch- ing about your Ivan All Bullsh*t! I might not be a good writer but I can differentiate any- thing. Is anyone else surprised that the over-priced, cheap quality trashy clothes store is gone from Tech Square? 4:45 am fire alarm. awe- some. See page 5 for more Slivers! NEWS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 3

Undergraduate House of Representatives Council UHR passes nine bills before week off By Arcadiy Kantor Staff Writer

Th e Undergraduate House of Clippings Representatives passed nine bills in a lengthy meeting Tuesday night. With ach week, elected members of both houses of the Student Government no session next week as a result of EAssociation (SGA) meet to consider allocation bills and talk about campus Fall Break, the representatives made issues. Here are summaries of those meetings. an eff ort to deal with as many bills as possible this week. Graduate Student Senate Before dealing with the bills, however, the representatives received news of the conclusion of the SGA Graduates consider slate of sign issue. After the death of the bill thanks to a mistake in the Conference allocations to Lacrosse Club Committee version last week, SGA By Stephen Baehl Bills passed was able to secure outside funding News Editor • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse for the project rather than making Club (a) students foot the bill. Tuesday’s Graduate Student Sen- Amy Phuong, undergraduate stu- • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse ate meeting opened to a series of four Club (b) dent body president, said that one of bills from the Lacrosse Club request- the reasons the organization was able ing just over $20,000 total. • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse to receive money that it had failed to According to the organization Club (c) obtain previously was the negative representative, club president Mike • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse reaction some students had to being Yeager, the team missed last year’s Club (d) ($0) expected to pay for the sign. By Andrew Saulters / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS budget submission deadline, and • Joint allocation to Chinese Student Th e undergraduates then pro- At its meeting Tuesday night, UHR discussed a list of things to consider thus had no money allocated to its Association ($0) ceeded to discuss four separate in the coming year, including opposing parking fee increases. budget this year. Th e bills, he said, bills allocating funds to the Men’s • Joint allocation to TEAM Buzz were requested to compensate for Lacrosse Club. Th e club explained that the total Bills passed Community Service Day Between all of the bills, the club this. He said they were separated amount they asked SGA for comes • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse by topic, done in part to make it • Appointments to Joint Campus asked for over $20,000 to help cover out to roughly one third of the club’s Club (a) more clear which bills drew from Organization Committee its operating expenses. Tech’s lacrosse budget. the Prior Year versus Capital Outlay team has over the past years won One representative asked about • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse • Appointment of Graduate Student Club (b) accounts. Senator several tournaments and competed the club’s other fundraising activi- Yeager said the 54-member team on the national level. • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse Bills failed, tabled or withdrawn ties, including what their dues are charges $500 dues and also earns Th e large sum of money requested used for, and another wanted to Club (c) • Joint allocation to Georgia Tech money from alumni. Th e funds, he Music Listening Room (T) by the club is a result of it not yet know why the club was asking for • Joint allocation to Men’s Lacrosse said, went toward equipment main- having an SGA-granted budget for signifi cantly more money this year Club (d) tenance, travel and other expenses only had one coach. this year. than last year. • Joint allocation to Chinese Student encountered throughout the year. “If you see a men and women’s “We missed the budget deadline Yeager explained that the Lacrosse Association Th e fi rst bill focused on $9,325 game, they’re almost completely last year due to a computer crash the Club’s yearly fee of $500 goes to worth of operational supplies and diff erent,” Yeager said. “Th e only week before [it was due],” said Mi- pay for another third of the club’s • Joint allocation to Music Listening expenses. After little discussion, similarity is really the stick and ball.” chael Yeager, president of the club. expenses, with the fi nal third being Room the bill was amended to $7,860 He said the men’s team required the Because of this, the club asked taken up by alumni and company • Joint allocation to TEAM Buzz and passed. coaches to focus on specifi c areas of for expenses such as regional sports donations. Community Service Day Th e second bill requested $3,000 the game with players. conference dues, coach salaries, The 54-member club more • Joint allocation to Women’s to help pay for four coaches. How- David Andersen, JFC chair, said, travel to tournaments, and some than doubled in size from last year, Leadership Conference ever, senator Priyanka Rohatgi “We can only make recommenda- equipment money. explaining the increased funding questioned Yeager on this number, Th e large total raised concerns • Joint allocation to Joint Campus Organization Committee saying the women’s lacrosse team See GSS, page 6 among the representatives, however. See UHR, page 6 4 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique NEWS Alumni step in to help Reck parade By Michael Handelman when you take into consideration Staff Writer all the events that are worked each year,” Crocker said. While the Ramblin’ Reck Parade, The police department offered Freshman Cake Race and Mini 500 to assist the group in obtaining the are among the long-standing home- funds for the event. Crocker said coming traditions, the Ramblin’ she sent an email to the responsible Reck Club, the events’ sponsors, member of the club offering “to go could not find anyone to foot the with you to SGA or Alumni As- bill for this year’s events. sociation or somewhere else to find That is, until the Alumni Associa- this funding.” tion stepped in with some $2,345 In a document provided to the financial assistance to make the Technique by the police department, traditions possible. This, added with initial cost estimates for the security working with the GTPD to reduce for the parade, cake race and Mini By Richard Wright / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS costs, will allow the events to go on 500 were around $5,500. gg on your face? Laney Sowell of Alpha Gamma Delta breaks an egg over a teammate’s face during the like normal. This initial estimate included the Pyramid Egg Toss in the Burger Bowl on Tuesday. This and many other events for Tech students to enjoy Earlier this month, changes in costs of police personnel as well as tookE place around campus during the week leading up to this weekend’s homecoming game. GTPD policy regarding the funding crowd barricade rental and setup. of external events sent the club scram- After viewing this estimate, the bling to acquire funding for security club and the police department the grads should consider how much to the SGA late with their budget. at the club-sponsored events. negotiated new terms of agreement from page 3 they spend on the club. He again added that they fundraise Prior to the policy change, insti- for security. GSS It was also noted that, according plenty of money to cover some of tuted this year by Police Chief Teresa “As a group, we developed a plan tions based on policy,” he said, “and to last year’s budget policy, travel these expenses. Crocker, GTPD would provide that reduced the number of police we could not make recommendations requests would not have been funded Senator Karen Feigh added that security services to some Institute officers utilized for the Mini 500 to cut these because it conforms to if they were included in budgets. the equipment requested, which in- events at no cost. from 14 to seven, and for the Cake policy.” Since this was a bill, however, the cluded helmets and pads, seemed like “In the past, the previous chief Races and Ramblin’ Reck Parade Still, a motion to amend the bill measure still passed, amended per personal equipment that members allowed monies to be spent from the number of police officers was to $1,500 was quickly carried, and JFC to $2,310. should purchase. police budget to pay for all these reduced from 14 to seven,” said the bill passed soon thereafter. The last bill for the club, however, As such, the bill was amended to extra duty events for police officers Captain Pat Wypasek. The third bill asked for for proved to be one too many for the $0 and passed. and equipment,” Crocker said. The police also agreed to let the $3,000 of travel expenses for four graduates to pass. The bill asked for The senators also amended a Under the new policy, however, club find a less expensive service to away games and a tournament; JFC $5,400 for equipment. $265 bill for a Chinese Student the police department will not fund rent and setup the barricades, saving recommended cutting funding for Two points proved to be the bill’s Association mixer to $0 and passed any security outside of its regular the club $500, according to Davis. the tournament travel cost since downfall. Greco pointed out that it, due to the lack of organization duties. With the revised figures, the total there was no guarantee the team funding everything they had thus fundraising. Another bill for about “The bottom line is that when I cost was cut nearly in half to $2,345 would qualify. far and this bill would essentially give $10,000 for TEAM Buzz was passed came in and looked at our budget sans GTPD-provided barricades. At this point, senator Ed Greco the team its entire budget, despite after changing some lines to indicate and field positions…the money is not Yet, even the reduced cost of spoke up about the amount of money the late request. There should be funding from the Capital Outlay there to do all those [events], because the bills altogether requested, saying some penalty, he said, for coming account. it is a substantial amount of money See Parade, page 7 NEWS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 5

said Aakash Jariwala, Physics rep- bill not be funded, as they were under from page 3 resentative. the impression that Tech students UHR In the end, all four bills passed would be expected to fund the entire request. by a signifi cant margin, and the club expense of an event that was freely BreakingBreaking Th e club also needed to do some received a majority of its requested open to students from other schools thethe emergency fundraising last year funds. as well. when it discovered it would be going Th e sums for purchases of the arm Th is issue was clarifi ed by the to the U.S. Lacrosse Men’s Division organization representative, who Bubble Intercollegiate Assocaites (USLIA) explained that other schools were in lot of things went on outside national tournament with less than “Winning the fact going to contribute to the event. Athe bubble of Tech in the past two weeks’ notice. As a result of the explanation the bill week. Here are a few important to lower healthcare costs. “Winning the championship championship was passed for the full amount. events taking place throughout Other topics of discussion actually put more pressure on our actually put more Also passed was a bill allocating the nation and the world. included gay marriage, abortion fi nances,” Yeager said. $22,270 to the Music Listening rights, immigration polices and At the time, the club raised about pressure on our Room for the purpose of replacing Internal probe follows gun control. $5,000, largely from the parents of the second half of the room’s old fur- fi nances.” fi reman sex scandal players and from alumni contribu- niture, which had served the campus FDA approves chip tions. for 20 years, as well as a bill allocating Nineteen Sacramento fire- Th is year, the club asked for Michael Yeager over $10,000 to TEAM Buzz for the fi ghters are in trouble after being implant for humans money to cover this trip in advance, President, men’s lacrosse purchase or rental of tools and other caught inappropriately using city Similar to the chips found now in a controversial request that met op- miscellaneous equipment. fire engines̶to meet women. many pets, the VeriChip can store a position from JFC. Th e representatives then moved Firefi ghters were caught cruising variety of patient information that Th e Lacrosse Club’s equipment pads, shoulder pads and helmets were two bills from new business to Sacramento bars and attending can easily be scanned by medical “Porn Star Costume Balls” with bill also met opposition from several adjusted slightly down, and certain old and voted on them after little professionals. city fi re engines in order to pick About the size of a grain of rice, reps, as many of them were afraid of equipment such as extra handles and discussion. up women, and having sex inside Th e result was the passage of a bill the chips can be inserted under the setting a precedent that would allow tape were struck from the largest the vehicles. skin in a procedure that takes less organizations to ask SGA to cover request. Th e travel and coach salary granting $55 to the Women’s Leader- than 20 minutes to complete. ship Conference for a Technique ad their equipment year after year. bills were passed in full. Final debate focuses Though current technology Concerns over the quality of Th e representatives also passed and a bill to appoint new members limits scanning access to a few the existing equipment did sway a bill from the Chinese Student As- to the Joint Campus Organizations on domestic issues feet, civil rights groups are con- the undergraduates in favor of the sociation, which requested $265 for Committee, which the undergradu- Fiscal policy and healthcare cerned about the chip’s impact on bill, however. its Ultimate Mixer event. ates passed quickly by unanimous issues dominated Wednesday’s issues of privacy as technologies “It’s a rough sport, people die,” JFC initially recommended the acclamation. debate, as Kerry detailed his plan advance.

four graduates were chosen to receive participating in the National Nano- programs,” Clough said. has 61 new programs and received Address from page 1 NASA fellowships. “Our people are technology Infrastructure Network, Tech’s programs continue to the University System of Georgia what make Georgia Tech great,” a system of educational and research rank highly, Clough said. According Board of Regents Award for Excel- elected to the National Academy of he said. to U.S. News & World Report, the lence in Teaching. Engineering. “Our faculty is as great Students play an important role in Institute is currently ranked among Clough said he believes that as our students,” Clough said. Tech’s research as well, according to “The research the top ten public universities in students are responding to Tech’s Th e achievements of the diverse Clough, who said this creates a fertile the nation. interdisciplinary programs. Th ere student body are equally prestigious, environment for innovation. being conducted Furthermore, all engineering was a 14 percent increase in the he added. Th e incoming freshman He then spoke more on the topic is as cutting-edge programs rank in the top 15. Two number of students electing to class has the highest average SAT of research at Tech, highlighting new of the programs that rank the high- study abroad. score and is the most diverse yet, facilities and projects undertaken at as our educational est are Biomedical Engineering, Th e programs provide unique with more women and minorities the Institute. programs.” which ranks second, and Industrial educational experiences tailored to enrolled than ever. Th is year the Ovarian Cancer Engineering, which holds a No. 1 the location of study. Students in He continued with more praise of Institute opened a new research spot in the rankings. Angola surveyed the damage done to the student body, including reports laboratory at Tech. Research pro- Wayne Clough “Essentially all of the programs infrastructure by war, and in Ecuador of scholarships won and research grams like this, according to Clough, Institute president are ranked in the top 10 percent of students studied urban sprawl. conducted. “humanizes our endeavors.” their disciplines,” Clough said. Th ese programs allow students to “Th ey don’t stop achieving after Clough also spoke about the Clough also spoke about Tech’s “tackle real-life problems,” Clough getting here,” Clough said. Accord- notable research in the area of facilities of nanotechnology. interdisciplinary programs and their said. Th e ability, he said, “to share ing to his speech, Tech students won nanotechnology. “Th e Research being conducted contributions to innovation. knowledge with others diff erentiates several prestigious scholarships and Tech is among 13 universities is as cutting edge as our educational Th e School of Modern Languages Tech students.” SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver hispanic people know how to party, and the girls are extremely hot! I’m so glad people other than myself thought STAC girl was full of crap See page 6 for more Slivers! 6 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique NEWS

Protestors bring debate to campus Drop from page 1 the decision of whether to drop or By Alexandra Pajak permission. It was some folks talk- homosexuality “all week at different said Narsil, who participated in not to drop a lot easier.” Contributing Writer ing about their religious beliefs and locations.” the protest with his wife and two Despite the date change, some talking against gay folks in general. First-year Mechanical Engi- children. “We’re not condemning students say there is still an increase On the afternoon of Monday, It was no problem at all.” neering major Anthony Coulter anybody.” Narsil attends the Open in tests and exams close to the new Oct. 11, men and women not affili- Off-campus was among the Bible Tabernacle church in Marietta, class withdrawal date. ated with Tech protested homosexual groups are re- students who Georgia. Nishitha Andra, a sophomore lifestyles on Skiles Walkway. quired to receive “I think that coming argued with the “Here at Georgia Tech there are Chemical Engineering major, said, Their protest occurred just fol- permission from on campus the protesters about many fornicators, many drinkers, “It’s a little hectic towards the drop lowing Georgia Tech Coming Out Tech to protest their message. many sodomites. We’re here for date. Definitely an increase in num- Week (GTCOW), sponsored by an issue or speak week after COW is “I think that Jesus Christ,” said Matt Bourgault, a ber [of tests].” Andra said, however, PRIDE alliance. publicly on cam- impolite at best. coming on cam- protester from Florida. Bourgault has that the increase in work may have The protestors carried large signs pus grounds. pus the week attended such “open air preaching” other causes. “It could be the course and debated with students who ap- “The univer- Intolerance is bad. after COW is in 25 states and at many universities, load that’s changing.” proached them. sity has the right Sickening.” impolite at best. including University of California- Graduate students do not appear One poster featured pictures of to designate time Intolerance is Berkeley, as well as colleges in Maine to have been affected by the change. a crucified Jesus from Mel Gibson’s and space for bad. Sickening.” and the Midwest. Motioning to When asked if he has seen a difference Passion of the Christ. Another sign off-campus visi- Anthony Coulter Regarding his the students congregating around in course load, Susheel Sukhtankar read, “Sodomy: It’s to die for.” tors. They would First-year ME decision to con- the signs, he said, “This is great said, “Not at all. I didn’t even know Public Safety Captain James do that through front the pro- dialogue. Great preaching. This is about it.” Sukhtankar is working Hembry acknowledged the legality of the Space Planning office,” said testors, Coulter about believing the Gospel.” toward a Master’s degree in Bioinfor- the group’s visit. “We had six people Stephanie Ray, associate dean of said, “I still think that I can make Student reaction to the protest matics. “For grad students, [the date speaking out about gay beliefs, “ he student affairs and diversity issues a difference.” was varied. “I’m for Bush,” said Ali change] is totally unheard of,” said said. “They had permission from and programs coordinator. The protestors insisted upon the Soza, a Georgia State University Gail Rosen, a Ph.D. student in the Georgia Tech to be in the First According to Ben Narsil, one of importance of their Biblical message. Electrical Engineering department. Amendment area. They had written the protesters, the group is protesting “This is the love of God for sinners,” See Debate, page 7 “I didn’t know about it.” SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! Yay! New computer! Yay! Wireless internet! Way to go athletic ASSo- ciation. give the students the shaft again for some showers I’m gonna kill the f*cktard who pulled the Smith fire alarm at 5 AM. He needs a slow and painful death Note to self: Hollowpoint bullets pierve armor. Hol- lowpoint oranges pierce windows ECE3040 Students- http:// britneyspears.ac/lasers.htm hey women of tech: those little ruffled skirts make your asses look FAT and by FAT I mean huge W is not hot rainy day = no classes World of Warcraft Beta Test- ing has destroyed my grade at GT. what could suck better than a hoover...a name that must hold up its reputation for consistent performance Red Mary: i’m on fire for the most high, i’m not a virgin mary but quite the opposite, and yes...i used to dislike frat guys but only cuz i didn’t know white guys are always horny...who am i? Maybe it should be Calvin for president... I wonder if this’ll work please:? why is P.J Daniels on the side- lines? WE NEED HIM Ineffective administrators... my tuition pays for your butt to sit and do nothing???! Do you realize that your is to HELP students? not to advoid them! hey! it’s saturday night and this week’s paper’s not online! what’s up with that yo?! After watching the Miami game, if Reggie were actually elected President, we would be in desperate need of a recall election. How can a non-dead person’s butt produce such noxious fumes? See page 13 for more Slivers! NEWS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 7

surprise, but also a relief to many. Even Amy Phuong, undergradu- from page 4 Midyear tuition ate student body president, who has Parade battled alongside other Georgia police services exceeded the financial hike avoided student leaders against the increase resources of the club, who only has and other budget cuts, was taken one outside sponsor this year, BP. by last-minute by surprise by the Chancellor’s an- Thus, the club sought out Institute negotiations nouncement. resources to foot the bill. “I never expected this particular “President [Wayne] Clough was outcome to happen,” Phuong said, contacted, and he referred us to “It was a surreal moment because Dr. Schafer, who referred us to the Tuition everything happened so quickly.” Alumni Association,” Davis said. Continued from page 1 Phuong, along with UGA stu- Ultimately, the Alumni Associa- dent body president Adam Sparks, tion provided the stop-gap funds had the opportunity to address the to allow the event to continue this tuition increase,” Meredith told Board on Tuesday and represent year. the board. the student voice in the frenzied “Within the last day or so,” David While Perdue has made a $3.9 talks about tuition increases and said, “it seems like [funding] was million adjustment of the original By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS budget cuts. resolved,” she said. $68.7 million in cuts to University Board of Regents members Martin NeSmith and Patrick Pittard listen Touching mainly on the bud- System, the board still faced a $64.8 during Tuesday’s meeting. The Board decided not to raise tuition. get cuts’ effects on the quality of million budget deficit when it met education found at their respective from page 6 this Tuesday and Wednesday in the tions in future years, Meredith said, long-term tuition goals at each of schools, Phuong and Sparks also Debate Global Learning Center at Technol- and long-term solutions need to be the three levels of higher education spoke about the students’ campaign student who was on campus at the ogy Square. sought out. in Georgia. The task force will be against budget cuts. time of the protests. “If gay mar- In the final plan passed by the Regents echoed these same con- responsible for formulating a plan Last Friday, Phuong, Sparks and riage is allowed, they should allow board, around $20.3 million will cerns, remarking how in the past few by the beginning of next year and about 150 other students held a rally cow marriage. I’ve never heard of be cut from all around the state’s years the board had been “playing presenting their findings to the in front of the Capitol. Protesting the non-straight marriage.” 34 campuses. Another $27.4 mil- catch up” with their budget while try- Board of Regents when they meet budget cuts and the possible tuition Narsil also seemed to notice a lion in reductions will come from ing to absorb the over $313 million to decide on next year’s tuition late increase, students held signs and difference in opinions of students in shortening the University System’s in budget cuts they have received this spring. listened to empassioned speeches reaction to their presence. He said health care reserves from 60 days since November 2001. Previously, Meredith appeared to from various student leaders from “international students” appeared to to 30 days. “We feel quite positive about be in favor of proposing a 10 percent around the state. have more support for their message An additional $9.4 million will mitigating the midyear tuition The rally, which lasted roughly than the “nationals,” people from come from money set aside from immediate fi- increase to make three hours, was capped off by the the United States. previous years for a project that fell nancial impact a “We want to up for the $68.4 delivery of the state-wide student Narsil said opposition to their through. midyear tuition ensure that the million in cuts petition. The students also presented message against homosexuality The governor still has to ask the increase would enforced upon alternative solutions brought up in “speaks to apathy.” state legislature for permission in have had on our governor puts higher the University their last meeting with Perdue. Some students expressed humor order to transfer that money over to students,” Mer- education as a top System by Per- According to Mallory Grebel, at the situation. “I think it’s funny,” the University System, however. The edith said. due after he de- vice president of UGA’s student said a Tech student who declined to board is still looking for ways to make “Still, we priority.” cided to scratch government, among the six solutions give his name. up the remaining $7.3 million. know the one- plans for a one- presented were having a 1.5 percent Transfer student Joy Pearson The approval of the $20.3 mil- time cost-cut- Amy Phuong day payroll shift budget cut across the board, giving said, “It’s odd they’re claiming to be lion cut means roughly $2 million ting solutions we SGA president that had been tax incentives for businesses hir- good Christians, but they’re preach- in cuts for Tech, much less than the have identified proposed in the ing Georgia graduates and urging ing hate...they should be talking to expected $7 million. But the cuts are frankly stop- state’s original legislators to put more money in Congress, not to us.” still mean additional layoffs, hiring gap measures that only temporarily budget. higher education. Felix Hu, a member of Tech’s freezes and delayed purchasing and solve our problems. We will have to The payroll shift, called an ac- “We are not stopping just now,” Pride organization, said the protests maintenance projects for Tech. find these dollars from other sources counting gimmick by many, could Phuong said, as SGA plans to con- are a reflection of the “current times” While these reductions will al- for our fiscal year 2006 budget,” have affected Georgia state bonds tinue lobbying for higher education. in the country’s political climate. leviate budget problems for this year, he said. and interest rates, according to “We want to ensure that the governor Regarding GTCOW, Hu said, they are only a “one-time solution” To help address long-term solu- the AJC. puts higher education as a top prior- “We had a great amount of student Meredith said. The board will not tions, Meredith has appointed a The Chancellor’s plan to avoid a ity—by putting his money where support. That was unprecedented be able to make these same reduc- “tuition task force” that will examine midyear tuition increase came as a his mouth is.” in the past.” Technique making friday lectures more interesting 8 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique OPINIONSpage 8

“The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” Quote of the week: “I am a strong believer in luck OPINIONS TECHNIQUE and I find the harder I work Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 the more I have of it.” Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 —Benjamin Franklin

OUR VIEWS CONSENSUS OPINION Power play Earlier this week, the Board of Regents decided against a midyear tuition increase. The announcement came on the heels of last Friday’s protest at the Georgia Capitol and the delivery of a petition protesting the cuts that had been signed by tens of thousands of students statewide. The Regents’ decision is a triumph for college students state- wide. Publicly, neither the Board of Regents nor the governor cited the petition or protest as a reason for their decisions. But student activism, along with intense media and public scrutiny, unquestionably played a vital role in avoiding an un- precedented midyear tuition increase. We applaud the actions of all students who worked tirelessly for this cause, whether from student government, RHA, Greek organizations or no organization at all. The results show that the petition and protest were not a fruitless waste of time. They prove that, when roused to action and properly organized, we represent a powerful force capable of effecting real change in the state.

While the battle was won, the war continues. Higher educa- By Brian Lewis / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS tion faces continued budget pressure. The new task force that is being created to examine long-term tuition levels represents an opportunity for student leaders. Lobbying efforts, coordinated with Institute administrators, should be focused on conveying Student orgs need to open doors student concerns to members of this task force. Involvement is so hot right now. Leadership is even hotter, with loads “It’s hard to have hope of money waiting to be allocated to for change when most leadership classes, student organiza- Faculty progress reports tions and other motivated groups. organizations are made up Tossing large chunks of capital of elites serving elites...” We encourage faculty and administrators to make midterm around demands that the current course evaluations an Institute priority. system of organizational involvement Jennifer Schur Just as students get a midterm progress report, so too should and recruitment face careful scrutiny. Many of the already involved prob- Executive Editor faculty members. Every professors should ask their students ably fail to note any flaws in the status three questions: what am I doing right, what am I doing wrong quo, but vast amounts of anecdotal So please take my words from the Tech and gave me the tools to follow and what would you like to see more of? This admittedly small evidence suggest otherwise. vantage point of someone who’s that direction. The travesty, though, General feeling on campus seems become frustrated with the system is that not every freshman receives step achieves two things. First, it allows professors to fine-tune to be that if you aren’t involved in and has grown old enough to realize such an opportunity for discovery. their teaching style to suite the unique dynamic of an individual something by your second year, you that there’s a better way to accomplish Extracurricular activities should class. Second, it gives students a feeling of empowerment and don’t have much hope to become things around here. be an outlet for students to grow as involved in something down the Speaking of freshman organi- people, to discover their passions and the chance to offer meaningful, constructive criticism. road. zations, general opinion seems to to develop a support system of friends Since end-of-term course evaluations are one of the measures This problem can be especially indicate that FC, FreShGA and FAB and confidants, while contributing used to determine tenure status, faculty members would find challenging for the out-of-town co- (the “Top Three Freshman Orgs”) to the goals of the organization, not op student, who has a disjointed five are elitist and self-serving groups to serve as resume fodder or a way it advantageous to read unofficial student reviews earlier. This years to commit to an organization, that exist solely to act in their own to shake the “right” peoples’ hands way it would give professors a chance to bring up their marks, or the transfer student who is thrown self-interest. They act as feeder orga- to get to the “right” place. into the heap halfway through their nizations to the “Big Time” organiza- Understanding that it’s not while improving our educational experience. These evaluations college career (excluding standouts tions. The Big Timers—high profile that simple, that organizations would also be a small step on the road toward improved academic like our own student body presi- groups plagued with organizational are of a limited size for very good rankings, since professors’ performances and perceptions of dent). inbreeding—seem to reward names reason—monetary, operationally, It’s hard to take the big push for associated with these “prestigious” feasibility—there must be ways approachability play a key role in national rankings. campus involvement seriously when freshman groups, regardless of to make the recruitment process it’s being pushed by those already individual effort. more fair. Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Edito- super-involved, by the organizations Beyond the fact that the process There must be a way to change whose membership includes the same of becoming a part of the Top Three the stereotype that older students, rial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions 100 people that also belong to every is arbitrary at best, the idea that their transfer students and co-op students of individual editors. other “high-level” organization. members have some sort of assumed are not welcome within the organiza- It’s hard to take the push seriously talent and extraordinary ability over tional hierarchy of this campus. when one can’t break the organiza- their peers who are not members is Organizations can take steps to EDITORIAL BOARD tional bubble his or her second year ludicrous. change their memberships’ mindset and when experience seems to count The thought that the Top Three and to begin actively seeking poten- Daniel Amick, Editor-in-Chief more than potential, passion, time do much more than just develop tial instead of rewarding bulleted availability and demonstrated ability their members is just part of the lists of previous involvement. The Jennifer Schur, Executive Editor Kimberly Rieck, Opinions Editor in places other than extracurricular Stephen Baehl, News Editor Jamie Howell, Photography Editor hype; the Top Three mostly serve details of your group’s recruitment Jennifer Lee, Focus Editor Karl Guertin, Online Editor activities. This is, of course, not refer- to connect their members with process should be made open to the Hillary Lipko, Entertainment Editor Lauren Griffin, Advertising Manager ring to honor societies and the like the organizational elite and breed members of the organization such Edward Tamsberg, Sports Editor Art Seavey, Development Editor with specific previous-experience them to become the next class of that, when possible, each member requirements. the elite. has input in membership selections. Copyright Notice I’ll admit, I could probably be I loved my time with Freshman Perhaps the written application Copyright © 2004, Daniel Amick, Editor-in-Chief, and by the Board of Student Publications. considered a part of this “organiza- Council, and wouldn’t trade it even should be taken more seriously as a The Technique is an official publication of the Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. No part tional elite” that I’m describing, hav- though it is associated with so many reflection of what each applicant has of this paper may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the Editor or from ing been a member of stereotypical negative connotations. At the same to offer and employ group, task-based the Board of Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the Editor or the individual “it” groups, like Freshman Council authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Student Publications, the students, staff time, I recognize it for what it was. or faculty of the Georgia Institute of Technology or the University System of Georgia. First copy free. (FC) and a sorority, among others. FC helped me find my direction at See Orgs, page 10 Subsequent copies $1 each OPINIONS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 9 Don’t sweat it; dropping a class isn’t so bad Another semester, another help you in the class you had to class dropped. It’s starting to “So look on the bright drop. I am speaking from expe- become a trend. I keep thinking side. By dropping a class, rience here. I, personally, have BUZZ that I will eventually get over managed to make Bs the second Around the Campus the “hump” and that school will you not only get to keep time around in all of the classes begin to get easier, but I’ve been your sanity...” I have had to drop. What is your favorite here three years and it hasn’t As a general disclaimer, just happened yet. about anything can be over- Homecoming event? What is worse is that I don’t Jamie Howell done. Dropping classes is no really have any easy classes left Photography Editor exception. to take. All that is left for me is If you’ve been here three years advanced mechanical engineer- and you still have 1000-level core ing courses and a few artsy elec- are cut out for that class. If you “Oh, you didn’t hear? He’s tak- classes in your schedule, then tives (you know, the kind that are do horribly on the first exam and ing 20 hours.” I can’t imagine its time to either start studying annoyingly difficult for all the you honestly don’t think there anyone having an enjoyable a little harder or looking into wrong reasons). I can see myself is any hope for salvation in the college experience under such another major. barely getting by with taking 12 class, don’t be afraid to drop it. circumstances. If you ever find So look on the bright side. By hours each semester from here It is much better to take a lighter yourself in a similar situation, dropping a class here and there, until graduation. That is what I load, maintain a decent GPA, dropping a class is probably you not only keep your sanity, but did this semester, which makes and keep your sanity than to the best thing you could do for you get to enjoy college a while it all the more embarrassing that overextend yourself (physically yourself. longer as well. Stop laughing, I’m I had to drop a course. and emotionally) and do poorly In addition to the social and serious. College is supposed to be It has been my experience that in your classes. health benefits that go along with the best years of a person’s life. the first exam for any particular I have witnessed firsthand relieving yourself of an excessive Granted, it’s not quite the same Kim Cooper class is the most dangerous. Un- the effects of overloading oneself class load, there are also academic at Tech as more academically AE Junior less your professor has given you academically and they aren’t benefits. relaxed schools, but the premise exams from previous semesters, pretty. I’m sure most people There are two big things is the same. “I like the Ramblin’ Reck you generally have no idea what to know someone who fits the working in your favor when you Going out with friends, dat- Parade.” expect. Generally, when a person description. They take between take a class for the second time. ing, attending sporting events, has no idea what to expect for a 16 and 20 hours as a part of this First of all, you know exactly just acting goofy for the heck first exam, at least one of two crazy plan to get out of college what to expect on the dreaded of it— all of this stuff is a lot things will happen. They will as soon as they possibly can. first exam in the class. Because easier when you aren’t having to either study unnecessarily hard They are constantly complaining of this, and the fact that you’ve work 40 hours a week to make or will completely and utterly about how stressed they are and seen the introductory material a living. fail the test. how they never have any time twice, you’ll likely get off to a You may think you hate this If the latter happens, odds for anything. They start to lose much better start the second school now, but I can almost are you will seriously consider social contact with their friends. time around. promise that sometime in the dropping the class. The first People start saying things like Secondly, the experience you future you will look back and exam in a class is generally a good “Whatever happened to John? gained from taking classes from wonder why you thought it was indicator of whether or not you I haven’t seen him in months.” the previous semester will likely so bad.

OUR VIEWS HOT OR NOT YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Matt Quilliams Voter turnout misrepresented MGT Senior ‒ or ‒ “When Buzz stung me at the HOT NOT [Editor’s Note: This letter re- body. Although I got only 18 sponds to the Oct. 1 article on the votes, there are only 52 Graduate football game.” Graduate Student Senate election INTA students enrolled, giving results.] me about 35 percent of the total As an INTA graduate senator, possible votes. I feel compelled to tell you that I Even my opponent, who got was astounded that [the article] 10 votes, did better than the relied on mere raw numbers to Chemistry senator by grabbing decide which academic depart- 19 percent of the total possible ment received the most and the votes. In addition, the voter least votes. I find that method to turnout in my department was Drop away Not super timing be highly flawed. about 53 percent, which I would In years past, drop day came This week students have a The article mentioned that argue was one of the highest voter so fast that it was hard to take tough decision to make—take the Chemistry senator got the turnouts. advantage of the freebie, but this a fall break or stick around for highest votes, though she got only I felt that the article com- year was a different story. Thanks homecoming. Students shouldn’t 34 votes out of 220 Graduates pletely sidelines the efforts made to the efforts of student leaders have to choose between going on students enrolled in the Chem- by a few departments on our last year, drop day was moved vacation or cheering for the Jack- istry department. In essence, she campus that try their best to get back two weeks this year. The ets. Organizers should have taken Maggie Arrington received only 16 percent of the their graduate students involved INTA Junior later date enabled students to get the timing into consideration total possible votes. in on-campus activities. Not to out of bad situations faster than before they planned this year’s By merely looking at the raw mention, it sends out a completely “The Mini 500.” you can say “shaft.” With over festivities. For homecoming to numbers, your method results wrong message that graduate stu- 3,400 courses dropped, students remain a cherished tradition, it in a highly skewed and flawed dents are generally not interested can finally get a good night’s sleep needs to serve as a diversion from output. in getting involved. and not fret over GPAs. classes, not vacations. There are graduate depart- ments, like the INTA depart- Omer Khan ment, that are striving to get INTA Graduate Senator involved in the graduate student [email protected]

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But if A super-sized 42-ounce pop or [Editor’s Note: This guest editorial is prominent seal on our degrees. you switch from a regular burger fruit drink will set you back 410 in response to the recent decision by the Students, I urge you to continue (U-W IR E) L AWR ENCE, to a Big Mac value meal with large calories. It would be more, but you Board of Regents to use other methods to promote the quality of higher Kan.— College students eat fast fries and a large Coca-Cola, your get a lot of ice. besides a midyear tuition increase to education by writing to your local food for breakfast, lunch, dinner calorie total soars to 1,400 calories Take the time to make good deal with budget cuts.] legislatures and the Governor. and even between meals. Fast food -- almost a day’s worth of calories for decisions about what you eat and It’s not over yet. T h e is only a part of America’s obesity the average college student. Either where. Don’t let the closeness to While the battle to stop a mid- m o s t issue, but college students must take home leftovers for another meal home, school or work dictate where year tuition increase was won by success- become aware of the problem. The or buy smaller portions. Even though you eat. the students, the war to maintain ful victo- Centers for Disease Control reported the larger sizes don’t cost much more Look at your options and for the quality of higher education still ry of the in 2003 that the prevalence of obesity you may end up super-sizing your places where your food is made to remains. tuition among adults ages 20 through 74 waist and your value meal. order so you can control the amounts. Let us not stop here when our petition nearly doubled from 15 percent in So watch how much fried food Consider ordering large salads, efforts are strong and our voice has d r i v e 1976 through 1980 to 28 percent in you eat. Even fish sandwiches are but don’t spoil them with high-fat just begun to reverberate across was the 1999 to 2000. rarely healthy, because they are dressings. Roast beef, turkey and the state. col lab- Despite our best intentions to usually fried. Items that are baked, chicken sandwiches are often better Let us show top state officials that orative eat a healthy diet, cravings and the broiled, roasted or grilled are better than a burger. Amy Phuong demands of school, work and time choices. But ask for the sauces on Ask for nutrition information we, the students, mean business and e f f or t s SGA President will fight for our rights. f r o m send us in search of the quick fast the side so you control how many or visit fast-food Web sites to know Take that same passion that various food fix. No one can stop you from extra calories, fat and carbohydrates what you are eating. To make the compelled you to sign the petition, students eating fast food, so here are some you eat. comparison simple, check out three to get your friends on board, rally and student organizations on cam- tips for when you have your next Even if you choose healthy main popular options at five different res- behind behind your fellow peers and pus as well as the various student burger-and-fries craving. dishes you can destroy your hard taurants below by grams of fat, grams continue to show that the quality governments across the state. A regular-size burger provides work by ordering a big drink. Skip of protein, grams of carbohydrates of higher education should be a top Be proactive when issues similar two servings of grain, 3 ounces of the sodas and you’ll save tons of and calories. priority. to this come up again. The future of Georgia depends Without the positive help and do it. I think we can positively impact committees, campus political par- on it. input across Tech’s campus, SGA Orgs from page 8 the negative perception of “power,” ties, GT Student Foundation and For my fellow HOPE recipients, could not have been successful in ex- pop open the student organization sports clubs, just to name the few why you should you care? pressing the student body’s voice. challenge interviews. bubble, and show the campus that that immediately came to mind. Well, I could say that myself given I personally thank everyone Change will only happen if each everyone with genuine interest and If we, as campus leaders, continue the fact that not only am I on HOPE who took part in some way in this of us takes it upon ourselves to search a willingness to work is welcome. to shut the door on excited poten- but graduating in the spring also. effort. for the elements of a good member In the meantime, students in- tial members with a willingness to However, this fight was not just I look forward to your continue in the ability and promise of the terested in getting involved should commit, we are merely shutting the about our pocketbook, although support for other initiatives through- applicants both inside and outside accept the fact that the flawed status door on an opportunity for growth. that was the easiest way to relate to out the year. other student organizations. quo exists, but they can begin their We’re not only slamming shut an the students. But rather, it’s about It’s hard to have hope for change involvement by contributing to opportunity for our organizations protecting the size of our classrooms, Amy Phuong when most organizations are made groups that do not limit membership. to grow, but also an opportunity to the academic excellence of our Undergraduate Student Body up of elites serving elites, and today’s Some such organizations include: afford individuals the chance to grow. professors, the climbing growth President leaders reap the benefits of the current all student publications, service And isn’t that the greatest purpose of our national rankings, and the [email protected] system’s structure. But I think we can organizations (like MOVE), SGA an organization can have? pageFOCUS 11 Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 11

THAT’S THE (NIGHT)LIFE PUPPETS + PARODY = PERFECT Techies are no stranger to all-nighters, but our South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone FOCUS sleep-deprived ‘Nique writer shows there’s more have traded cartoons for puppets in Team America, Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 going on at 3 a.m. than just studying. Page 13 their hilarious, controversial new movie. Page 20 Midterm course surveys beneficial, but rare By Jennifer Lee as well find out if you’re doing a poor semester, a midterm evaluation can strongly that a midterm course exception. Focus Editor job halfway,” he said. “Why wait be beneficial even for an experienced evaluation was beneficial. Sarah Hancock, a third-year until the end of the semester to find teacher. “I was re- Electrical Engineering major, said It’s hardly the end of the semester, out that you’ve screwed up?” “I’m teach- ally astonished one of her professors did an informal but already, a few professors have According to Hawkins, though ing this course “I was really when she gave survey through a class discussion, their students filling out course there’s no formal requirement in his for the fourth us the [sur- but that it was the first time any of evaluations. department to conduct midterm time,” she said. astonished when vey],” he said. her professors had done so. These professors are giving out surveys, younger faculty with less “Even though I she gave us the “Personally, [I Despite the informal nature of these “midterm” evaluations with teaching experience are encouraged have a good idea thought], this the survey, Hancock said it was the rationale that they might be to do so. of what works [survey].” would be one still beneficial. “We talked about more useful, Maria Schilpzand, another and what doesn’t of the profes- his substitute, and how he needs to and more ap- instructor in the work, I still do it Asif Kazani sors who would give us his notes,” she said. propriate, at College of Man- because...each Fourth-year IE major really care about Hancock added that midterm this point in “If you get the agement, agreed class is a different her teaching course evaluations made more sense the semester evaluation at the that midterm character.” methods.” for students than end-of-semester than at the course evaluations This “character,” Keskinocak Indeed, most students ones. end. end of the semester, were beneficial for said, can be influenced by factors say professors who give “Instead of being like, ‘Hey, I The idea is maybe...next year faculty with less such as having prerequisites taught by midterm course failed the class’ you can give positive not new. Pinar experience. different professors, for example. evaluations criticism, so you can help the class Keskinocak, it’s useful, but for “The longer “Every class is different, every are the and not fail it,” she said. an assistant these students, it’s you teach, the semester is different,” Schilpzand Kazani said he felt professors, professor in more you know said. too, would be more inclined the School of too late.” what the right Asif Kazani, a fourth-year to review feedback given in Industrial and format i s to Industrial Engineering the middle of the semester Systems Engi- Pinar Keskinocak learn,” she said. major and a student than at the end. neering, has ISyE assistant professor “When you first in Keskinocak’s “At the end of the taught at Tech start out, there’s class, felt See Midterm, for six years, always room for page 16 and has given out midterm course improvement...constructive feed- evaluations each semester to each back is definitely helpful.” of her classes. However, accord- “I find it very helpful in terms of ing to Keskinocak, seeing how the students are grasping who teaches the material, [and] if they’re happy ISYE3104 with the assignments,” she said. “It t h i s gives me a chance to adjust things if necessary, at least for the remaining half of the semester.” Trace Hawkins, an in- structor in the College of Management, also gave a midterm evaluation. “At the [College of Management], we get judged based on our evaluations at the end of the year, so there’s no reason to be surprised—you might Administrators’ salaries not exempt from cuts By Joshua Cuneo average raise of only percent. research universities have increased Senior Staff Writer “The situation that Embree by 65 percent to 100 percent since describes is…a national problem,” 2000. In the wake of additional budget said Mike S. Adams, a professor of “I understand you have to pay a cuts recently proposed by Governor Criminal Justice at the University of price for education,” Gerald Heav- Sonny Perdue, the entire Tech com- North Carolina at Wilmington, in an ens, a junior at Clayton College and munity has been scrambling to find online post at radicalacademy.com State University and president of its ways to offset the financial impact last June. “I have written previously Student Government Association, to the Institute. about the elitist mindset of admin- told the AJC. “At some point, that Additional staff layoffs, expanded istrators at my university.” price doesn’t need to increase because class sizes and increased tuition Similar figures are present in individuals won’t make sacrifices rates have all been thrown around the University of Georgia System. themselves.” as possible options, leading, in the However, according to Gary May, latter case, to a meeting between the executive assistant to the President, governor and student body presidents even the salaries of Tech’s top admin- from across the state. “We had our salaries istrators have been affected by the Yet one option that has not frozen the year budget cuts. There have been no large received as much attention is cuts before last.” salary increases in the administration to the existing salaries of top-level in at least two years. administrators, or, at the very least, “We had our salaries frozen the scaling back their pay raises. The idea Gary May year before last,” May said. “This is that these administrators, who earn Executive Assistant to the past year, the state put a two percent annual salaries of well over $100,000, President raise into the budget, and so…we could afford the loss, which would gave all the faculty and staff a two lessen the financial burden on the percent [average] raise.” rest of the Institute. According to the Atlanta Journal- May added, “We haven’t done This is a proposal that has stirred Constitution, the Board of Regents anything where there’s been a tre- some discussion after Dan Embree, had approved a $180,000 salary mendous increase in any particular a professor of English at Mississippi increase for Medical College of Geor- administrator’s salary.” State University, published an edito- gia President Dan Rahn just before However, that still raises the rial detailing the salary increases of they heard about the Governor’s possibility of reducing the current the faculty, staff and administration budget cuts, bringing his total sal- salaries of the administration and By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS over the past five years. He noted a ary to $527,000. The report added faculty in order to avoid layoffs. But Despite controversy around the country regarding university adminis- 53.3 percent pay raise for the presi- that salaries of the presidents of all trators receiving raises in the face of budget cuts, Gary May, Executive dent while the faculty received an four University System of Georgia See Admin, page 14 Assistant to the President, says that’s not the case at Tech. 12 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique FOCUS

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Email [email protected] for a chance to win a free student combo at Lil’ Dinos. FOCUS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 13 The diary of an all-nighter A sleepless ‘Nique writer stays up late to find out what students really do at three in the morning By Tricia Breed “The CRC should be open later... 5 a.m. to get to Tech in time for his Contributing Writer until around 2 a.m. would be good, 8 a.m. class. “You have to have some especially on weekends,” said Rachel free time,” he said. Staying up well past midnight is Fincher, a second-year International nothing unusual for Tech students— Affairs and Modern Languages ma- 12:35 a.m.: Student Center but are tests and homework always jor, “That is when I have time to cut There were very few people in the reason for the insomnia? loose and play some basketball.” the Student Center at this time: I decided to stay awake myself 11 in the computer lab, and three and wander around campus to see 11:48 p.m.: SAC Field studying at tables. what students are really up to during Even this close to midnight, there Asma Rifay, a third-year pre- By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS the wee hours of the morning and were several intramural practices med and Management major, took Freshmen Lalit Kapoor, Shyam Mehta and Rishab Malhotra wait outside their opinion about Tech’s late-night being held on the SAC fields. a break from studying to comment of Fitten Residence Hall to take a Stinger to East Campus. atmosphere. Why so late? Davis Kim, a fourth- about the places available to Tech year Industrial Engineering major, students that function as 24-hour 1:45 a.m.: East Campus still outside their dorms on West 11:42 p.m.: Campus Recreation explained, “The field clears up around study facilities. During a drive through East Campus as well, but not because Center 11 p.m. because then the actual flag According to Rifay, there is a Campus, nothing was more evi- they were completing homecoming Students exiting the CRC around football games are over.” great need to renovate the library. dent than the efforts being made displays. this time gave mixed reactions when Kim said that he doesn’t mind the “Students spend so much time to “pomp.” Greeks were still out in Freshman Andrew Butterfield asked if a late night workout was a late-night practices, even though as there, and Tech spends their efforts force, constructing their displays was hanging out in the courtyard regular part of their schedule. a commuter, he has to get up around building a new [Fifth Street] bridge out of chicken wire, wood and between Caldwell and Folk. and a new recreation center,” Rifay tissue paper for the homecoming “I like how quiet it is later at said. “But what about renovating night,” he said. “[I] can actually our study facilities?” get things accomplished.” In fact, “2:22 a.m.: West Butterfield says he and his friends 1:00 a.m.: Yellow Jacket Park are “just waking up around mid- The first evidence of homecoming Campus. During the night.” week was found here, as three mem- 10 minutes I spent in Students were also outside waiting bers of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity for late-night food. During the 10 practiced for two of the homecoming the courtyard, there minutes I spent in the courtyard, field events. were three [food] there were three deliveries made. John Kelly, a second-year Com- “Woodruff should be open later puter Science major, was making a deliveries made.” at night, even if they just serve pizza valiant effort to first spin around a and hamburgers,” said Reed Lovell, bat 10 times and then complete a a first-year Industrial Engineering standing broad jump. contest. major. “Some cheaper late-night Jeff Geisert, a first-year Indus- Tony Le, a fifth-year Electrical food options would be nice.” trial Engineering major, and Tom Engineering and Management Fairchild, a third year Mechanical double major and a brother of Pi 3:02 a.m.: Library West Com- Engineering major, practiced for the Kappa Phi, said, “Staying up late to mons punt, pass and kick event. finish the display is one of the best At 3 a.m., the library was very “We didn’t have any time dur- parts of homecoming week. You just populated, with the LWC around 50 ing the day to practice,” Fairchild get to hang out with your friends and percent full. Most students I spoke said. “I always say that I am going work on something fun.” with had either homework due or a By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS to stay up late tonight and get to test the following day. Andrei Bersatti studies Embedded Systems Design at West Side Diner, bed early tomorrow...but that never 2:22 a.m.: West Campus one of the few options besides delivery for late-night food. happens.” There were numerous students See Nightlife, page 14 SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver I saw Red Jesus walking on water in the Campanile Crimson Clipper, do you bleed green? Chan, if your team doesn’t plan to show up for their games, I’d like to borrow them for a while. OUR FOOTBALL TEAM SUCKS! They stray kitten on East Campus has a name: and it is Charcoal... respect the Charcoal, it’s a mafia cat Attention most of you TA’s: Learn to speak english BE- FORE you try to teach. I wonder if he knows that I’m cheating... I wonder if she knows that I am cheating on her. Impeach Phuong! I’m a ramblin’ gamblin’ HELL OF A MANAGEER! To all those complaining how the volleyball team has great locker rooms already: how many of you have actually seen them? Thanks for now shutting up Why are the football lights still on at 2:41 a.m. after the Miami game? Yay for parent’s weekend to watch us lose! See page 14 for more slivers 14 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique FOCUS

Admin from page 14 ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES, 2002-2003 Nightlife from page 14 May said that because Tech is dedi- Name Position Salary “Having a library that is open cated to preserving the core activities Wayne Clough Institute President $365,805 24 hours is something we take for of teaching and research, layoffs are Don Giddens Dean, College of Engineering $296,511 granted,” said Brantley Beaird, a preferable to pay cuts. Jean-Lou Chameau Provost and VP for Academic Affairs $286,308 third-year Biomedical Engineering “What will happen is you get at- major. “I have friends at other schools trition,” he said. “People will leave [if Robert Thompson Senior VP, Administration and Finance $284,259 where the library closes at 10 p.m. you cut their salaries, and] there are Terry Blum Dean, College of Management $247,662 and they have no quiet place to study a lot of other institutions that would Gary Schuster Dean, College of Sciences $245,400 late at night.” like to hire some of our folks…If we Richard DeMillo Dean, College of Computing $223,683 Matthew Ritz, a third-year Mechanical Engineering student, want to remain competitive, I think Thomas Galloway Dean, College of Architecture $207,981 when we start thinking about cutting said, “We pull all-nighters here salaries, that’s not the way.” Charles Liotta Vice Provost for Research/Dean, Grad. Studies $206,754 all the time, especially when our Preserving the current faculty Sue Rosser Dean, Ivan Allen College $205,008 homework is due.” and administration is so critical, he Joseph Irwin VP and Executive Dir., GT Alumni Association $164,875 Since they spend so much time said, that despite the budget cuts, Gary May Executive Assistant to the President $161,500 at the library, both Beaird and Ritz the Institute still has the resources suggested that there could be “more to counter offers that faculty might Gail DiSabatino Dean of Students/Interim VP for Student Affairs $120,730 real food at the library...you can al- get from other universities. ways order food, but it is expensive, “Usually…that’s done with and the vending machines don’t private money,” May said. “In a Sharma, a second-year Aerospace like that happened,” he said. “Our don’t know if students understand quite cut it.” competitive situation, we have to Engineering major. administration, faculty and staff feel those definitions clearly.” address that those things still do “The administration at the the impact of the budget crunch as Regardless, students like Justin 3:42 a.m.: Architecture Build- happen.” school is very, very important to much as anyone else.” Kingsly, a third-year Industrial ing According to May, remaining Tech’s success,” For instance, Engineering major, say that they If you want to find students competitive in teaching and research Sharma said. If while Tech will would prefer not to see any faculty awake late at night, the architecture is why approximately 50 Tech em- salaries were cut, “The administration not consider or administrators receive a pay cut buildings are a good place to look, ployees who work in non-core activi- he said, “Tech laying off fac- and risk losing them. with students consistently working ties have been downsized so far while would lose some at the school is very, ulty, the budget “We…take pride in our excellent on projects for their studio classes all faculty are still employed. very important very important to crunch means teachers,” said Kingsly. “Minds of during all hours of the night. “I will say that laying off faculty is, assets.” vacant faculty such great caliber deserve their “Studio takes up a lot of your number one, difficult to do. You have Besides, May Tech’s success.” positions remain salary.” time,” said Michelle Mendenhall, a tenured faculty, of course…People said, a freeze on unfilled. Fur- May said that the administration second-year Architecture student. have contracts,” May said. “Number salaries is, in Jonathan Sharma thermore, May returns the sentiment. However, she added, “You are there with the responsibility to get two, I think it’s really the absolute last effect, a cut in Second-year AE major said that some “We’re very grateful for [the resort…If we get to that point, I think pay. of the layoffs students’] activities, and we’re your work done, but it is a social that the future outlook for Georgia “ P e o p l e ’s have already very proud of the way that they’ve hour at the same time. People play Tech would be very grim.” take-home pay was less than it was happened to administrators. responded [to the cuts],” May said. music, there is conversation, and There has been some agreement before, because insurance [and “We don’t distinguish between “We hope that some positive results being surrounded by all that is from students, including Jonathan parking] went up…[and] things administration and staff,” he said. “I will come out of this.” comforting.”

SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver I haven’t gotten into The Wire yet. Maybe I should. Since there’s a dearth of programming on HBO until the next 6 Feet Under or Sopranos. ‘Cause Deadwood’s a little too weird. And Carnivale just, well, sucks. Sitting out at the poll with Katie. In West Palm. Hooray for skin cancer! That’s “privilege,” not “priviledge.” Q: What’s the leading killer of domestic felines? A: Miller Lite I have a girlfriend; watch me naked! See page 21 for more Slivers! FOCUS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 15 GTPD’s K-9 dogs are furry, valuable part of police force

By Katherine Colmer the springs have worn down from Contributing Writer Zeus’ barking.” “It’s a big game to [the perpe- WOOF, WOOF! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A K-9 DOG For most students, the Geor- trators] until they realize a dog is gia Tech Police Department there,” Frechen said. “People start makes its presence felt through acting like they want to fight, and LEFT: Bombs are my specialty its patrolling of the campus I tell them, ‘Do you hear that dog At left, Zeus, one of the Georgia during the day and throughout barking? If we start to fight, he’s Tech Police Department’s two K-9 the night. going to come for one of us, and dogs, searches every nook of a car However, some of the police it’s not going to be me,’ and they to find a bomb. Once he successfully cars carry a relatively unknown settle down really quickly.” finds the bomb, he will receive a part of the GTPD’s task force— Though there is no way to tennis ball to play with as a reward. its K-9 unit, which is made up completely eliminate crime, of Zeus and Tiger, two German “If you can keep it away from... shepherds, and their handlers, where you are responsible for, BELOW: Barking up a storm officers Erich Frechen and Paul that’s a big plus,” Frechen said. Even from the backseat of the police Honcharik. “Crime is down 30 percent on car, Zeus and his excessive barking Tech initiated a K-9 unit campus...since we started the can scare away criminals—and unsus- in March of K-9 unit.” pecting persons—who get too close 2003. How- He added, to the car (below). ever, Frechen “My car sits six “We’ve looked began train- at stats, and BELOW: A bullet that you can recall ing police dogs inches lower in a lot of times Upon command, Zeus will catch the perpetrator eight years ago the back because when things by grabbing the first available spot, usually the and has been a are happen- arm, as his handler demonstrates below. police officer the springs have ing here, they for three years. worn down from are times when He came to there is no dog Tech when the Zeus’s barking.” around.” police depart- According ment asked Erich Frechen to Frechen, the him to start GTPD K-9 handler homeless and the K-9 unit. drug addicts F r e c h e n can be a prob- had to go through 180 hours of lem on campus, and the dogs help training with Zeus, as well as a keep watch. “We patrol, practice separate 160-hour class, in order and train, keep the dog smart, to become certified as a trainer are seen on campus, and talk to of police K-9 units. people who might be suspicious,” Tech’s K-9 dogs can ap- Frechen said. prehend criminals and track The dogs are also valuable if people who are missing or hid- a perpetrator does decide to get ing. They are also a great crime aggressive, serving as “bullets deterrent, both physically and you can recall,” Frechen said. RIGHT: Out of the car for a bit of fresh air: psychologically. “Will a person If an officer fires a gun during a After a long night of patrolling campus in the po- wanting to commit a crime do standoff, even if the perpetrator lice car, Zeus poses for a picture with his handler, it near a dog barking like crazy? gives up, he may still be shot. A Officer Erich Frechen (right). No, he’ll probably find someplace dog can be called back, giving else that does not have a dog,” the perpetrator a chance to sur- Frechen said. render without getting seriously He added, “My car sits six Photos by Katherine Colmer / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS inches lower in the back because See K-9, page 16 16 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique FOCUS

A search-and-find is very stress- the exam, so then I started giving survey are also the ones who won’t K-9 from page 15 ful to a dog: one short bomb search Midterm from page 11 them some guidelines for how they bother to do so. is equivalent to a person running should practice for the exam, and Phu Lam, a fourth-year Indus- hurt, Frechen said. two miles. term it’s like vacation time, and I some practice questions with solu- trial Engineering major who is in “Unfortunately, in our society The dogs are also talented at don’t know if they would bother,” tions,” Keskinocak said. Keskinocak’s class, said that though there is always going to be the need searching and finding people. Dur- he said. “After midterm...they have Reading through all the surveys the survey was constructive, he would [for guns],” Frechen said. “So dogs ing a training session, a K-9 dog to come back to the class.” took some time as well. For Hawkins, have rather seen it in another class. will never take the place of guns, found a person hiding in a building Keskinocak agreed. “If you get the this process took “between four and “[Keskinocak] is like my best but they are a psychological deter- the size of the police station in less evaluation at the end of the semester, five hours.” professor this semester,” Lam said, rent.” than five minutes. By comparison, maybe if you teach the course again However, most professors who “but I’ve had some awful ones in For the dogs, apprehending the same search would take five of- next year, it’s useful,” she said. “But take the time to do a midterm sur- the past, and a midterm evaluation a perpetrator is sort of a game: ficers half an hour. for these students, it’s too late; it vey usually follow through. Ashley would have helped so much with sometimes the dog will try to get Zeus and Tiger also have the doesn’t affect them. Because of that, Harrison, a student in Hawkins’s those classes.” the perpetrator to move so he can distinction of being the only two many of them actually don’t fill out class, said, “We wanted less lecturing As of now, the initiative for mid- purposefully bite him, but otherwise dogs in Fulton County who are also the surveys at the end.” term course evaluations seems to be the dog is trained to wait. The bite full patrol dogs. Tech’s K-9 units Each professor had their own limited to individual professors in is a controlled have mutual aid method for conducting midterm scattered departments. one, meant to agreements with evaluations. Keskinocak used the “It’s a good thing In addition, students have immobilize the “But at home at the surrounding same course survey that is available if the teacher... mixed opinions about whether the perpetrator, not areas, meaning at the end of the semester, though idea should be encouraged by, for hurt him. “We night, he sleeps that they can she encouraged her students to write [is] open to example, administration or depart- want the perp to at the foot of my be called upon additional comments. recommendations by ment chairs. be compliant,” to help in situa- Hawkins and Schilpzand used a “I think it’s a good thing, if Frechen said. bed...” tions that occur simpler and more open-ended survey, the students.” the teacher uses the evaluation to There are two off campus. consisting of three questions: “What change their teaching style and if different types Erich Frechen Z eus a nd am I doing right?”, “What am I do- Laura Pate they’re open to recommendations of scent special- GTPD K-9 handler Tiger are also ing wrong?”, and “What would you Third-year IE major by the students,” said Laura Pate, a ties a dog can two out of six like to see more of?” third-year Industrial Engineering be trained for, or seven dogs All three set aside anywhere from major. bombs and narcotics; Zeus and in the country that can deploy 15 minutes to half an hour during and more case studies or more class Ethan Trewhitt, a fourth-year Tiger have a specialty for bombs. out of the windows of a police car, class periods, not only to administer involvement,” she said. “Since then, Electrical Engineering major, shared Usually, a K-9 dog specializes in Frechen said. the evaluation but also to follow up, he’s brought in articles.” Pate’s cautious view. “Some profes- one or the other, so as not to cause The relationship between owner discussing the feedback with their Schilpzand’s students wanted sors are so set in their ways that it confusion. and dog is both professional and students, explaining which aspects of more direction as to what was im- won’t really make a difference,” To find a bomb, the dog must personal. In the mornings, Frechen their teaching they could change and portant in each chapter. As a result, he said. do a passive search, meaning he said, “It is like the dog is going to which aspects that they couldn’t. Schilpzand said, “For the next exam, However, other students say must not scratch or dig to find a work: I hold out his work collar, the Some student suggestions had I’ll give them an outline of what they wouldn’t mind if more of their bomb or he might set it off. Instead, one with a badge on it, and I tell him to do with the instructor’s teaching topics they need to focus on.” professors followed suit. when the dog scents a bomb, he is to put on his uniform, and he slips style; others focused more on the “That’s very easy to accom- “It would be excellent if every class trained to sit. his head into the collar.” class itself. For example, Hawkins modate,” she added. “Sometimes did [a midterm survey],” Harrison Frechen laughed, “If you ever However, “at home at night, he learned from his evaluations that they’re things professors just don’t said. “I don’t see how it can hurt; I see us out and about and my dog sleeps at the foot of my bed; he’s a “I tend to mumble at the end of think about.” think it can only help.” sits, you’re going to see me running baby,” he said. “He never barks...and lecture,” he said. However, other students point “It should be a mandatory thing,” and just try to keep up, because he’s will play with anyone I let into the “One year the students said they out that the professors who could Kazani said. “I would definitely go found a bomb.” house. It’s like flipping a switch.” would need a bit more practice for benefit the most from a midterm for that.” ENTERTAINMENTpage 17 Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 17

HE HAD IT COMIN’ SPRING FEVER Kicking off the fall theater season, the Th ey may be young, but Tech’s ENTERTAINMENT musical Chicago ended a successful run baseball team is ranked highly and Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Fox last week. Page 20 expected to do well this year. Page 31 TRICKTRICK OORR TREAT?

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a ghost town with these great enter for Puppetry Arts haunts, but which C Photo courtesy Netherworld is the best? Photo courtesy By Katherine Colmer is done with a guide, making it seem rooms and scary villains, with a stint haunted house, fi lled with ghosts, scene fi lled with thick mist. Contributing Writer like a pretty normal haunted house out in the woods. It is like being in ghouls and monsters ready to jump Th ey manage to use many and not too scary. your very own scary movie. out at you around every corner. diff erent techniques to frighten It’s Halloween season again, Th en, after your journey through Th e house took me about 30 They introduce their you. It took about 20 minutes to and time to get scared. Haunted some terrorizing special minutes to go through, longer than houses with videos walk through this house. houses are appearing all around eff ects in that fi rst part, most houses and makes the $15 that put you in Very Scary Tales is also a pretty Atlanta, enticing everyone to join you are sent off on worthwhile. I have to recommend the scary cool house to walk through. It is in on the thrills and chills of this your own to conquer that any skeptics and those who are not as scary, but it is worth the time of the year. the rest of the house. hard to scare check out Chambers extra money to go through it. Th is brings you to a of Terror and see if this house can You are given 3-D glasses and the CHAMBERS OF TERROR maze of pitch-black scare them. I have never been so eff ects inside are diff erent than off ers a house to scare the pants scared by a haunted house or a scary anything you have ever seen off of anyone who enters. Th is movie before. before. Th ey still manage to house is defi nitely for those who Chambers of Terror is open on freak you out, using the 3-D are hardcore fans of haunted weekends from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. It that makes it even scarier. houses. If you thought Texas is located north of Downtown on Th is house is the brightest Chainsaw Massacre was scary, I-85 and off of Beaver Ruin Rd. of the three, with scary nursery you’ll certainly be shaking when Look for the searchlights. music and visuals that make you fi nally see the sweet relief of At NETHERWORLD they you see things diff erently. It is the outside parking lot. greet you in the parking lot with also the shortest of the three; Chambers of Terror is situated monsters and scary clowns who it took me about 10 minutes to down a dark, empty street, and tell you how many ways they walk through. when you fi rst wait to enter the can kill you. Netherworld mood. Oblivion is the third house, house they place you in a dark, has three houses that you can Spirits of the Dead is cool as well and the scariest at Netherworld. small room for a few minutes walk through. as scary, with special eff ects such as a It brings terror to its visitors by to get you in the mood. Th e main house, Spirits of tunnel that is very trippy and diffi cult Th e fi rst section of the house the Dead, is most like a normal to walk through and a graveyard See Spooky, page 21

Ch-check it out at Friday Night Lights shine on football Gwinnett Arena By Kyle Thomason Th is Friday, the world’s fi nest Assistant Sports Editor white, Jewish rap trio is touching down right here in our humble little Th e streets of Odessa are empty town. On Oct. 15, the great Beastie and the stores are closed. Th e west Boys will be playing Atlanta at the Texas town has shut down a bit Gwinnett Arena. Th e show starts at early on a Friday night in the fall 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $38 to $43. as a result of the most important season of the year—high school football season. Time to break out the kilts again “...Friday Night Th e Stone Mountain Highland Lights sets a Games are here. Featuring piping, dramatically food, falconry displays and tradi- tional Scottish athletic events, the different tone than games are this Saturday and Sunday, feel-good sports 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $26 with a $7 parking fee. movies...” Photo courtesy Universal Pictures Billy Bob Thornton stars as Odessa Permian Panthers Head Coach Gary Gaines in the Universal Pictures release Friday Night Lights. The fi lm is based on H.G. Bissinger’s novel of the same name and chronicles J-E-L-L-O spells Th e population of the economi- the 1988 season of a high school football team in a small Texas town. cally ravaged town has migrated to Bill Cosby Ratliff Stadium, the 20,000-seat Lights sets a dramatically diff erent ton) holds the most scrutinized previous state championships are home of the Odessa Permian Pan- tone than feel-good sports movies position in town, head coach of the prominently displayed as a reminder One of the godfathers of modern thers. Peter Berg’s Friday Night Lights, such as Hoosiers and Remember the Panthers. It is rumored that he gets that losing is simply not a viable op- stand-up is coming to Atlanta this an adaptation of H.G. Bissinger’s Titans. High school athletics is not paid $60,000 a year, signifi cantly tion. Following a loss in the second Saturday. Bill Cosby will be playing novel about the Panthers, captures presented as the solution for the more than the principal. However game of the 1988 season, Gaines the Fox Th eatre on Oct. 16. Th ere the magnitude of high school football young men on the team; it’s the with the position comes immense returns home to fi nd his yard littered will be two shows, one at 4:30 p.m. in a small southern town. problem. pressure. and another at 7:30 p.m. Tickets From the beginning, Friday Night Gary Gaines (Billy Bob Th orn- Th e years of the Panthers’ four See Lights, page 21 cost from $28.50 to $53.50. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 19 Yes Men “punks” businesses It’s not about time for Christina By Amanda Dugan Contributing Writer Milian: new album lacks sparkle By Swathy Prithivi sions of the song with the version If Ashton Kutcher pulled pranks Contributing Writer on the album featuring rising on world business leaders instead hip-hop star Fabolous. of Hollywood’s elite on Punk’d the Christina Milian’s new CD The rest of the album is result would be The Yes Men. This It’s About Time can be summed composed mostly of filler tracks, documentary follows the original up in one word: forgettable. interspersed with some interest- Yes Men, Andy and Mike, on their There is not a single song that ing numbers like the ballad mission to change the world one presents something new, fresh “Someday One Day” and more prank at a time. or exciting. peppy songs like “Get Loose” and What it lacks are the exciting There is nothing on this album “Whatever U Want” featuring “No, I did not fall for that!” moments that sets this her apart from the Joe Budden. from the Yes Men’s victims that current crop of pop princesses. Overall, the music gives the make any prank worth rehashing. It has all been done before and feel of coming off of a mass- However, seeing these activists pose sometimes what as representatives from the World has already been Trade Organization and convincing done is simply an innocent audience that managers better music. should wear leisure suits that include Cuban-Amer- a phallic-like television screen to ican Milian has monitor their remote work force is worked in film, still amusing. television, theatre The Yes Men starts off explaining Photo courtesy United Artists and music. She Andy and Mike’s first great prank, Andy and Mike chronicle their pranks against international businesses appeared with gwbush.com. A friend owned the in the comedic documentary The Yes Men. Ja Rule in his hit domain and asked the two prank- single “Between sters, already responsible for the waste as burgers to end third-world own work and question whether it’s You and Me.” Barbie Liberation Organization, to starvation. more fun to be serious or satirical. Her self-titled design a satirical site making fun of As funny as parts of The Yes Men Even the basis for their contempt for debut album was the presidential candidate George are, too much time is spent trying the WTO is poorly illustrated. released abroad W. Bush. to develop these men separate from Where a mostly neutral party or in 2002 and the Following the press attention an expert in the field should have single “AM to the site garnered after Bush made explained what the WTO does, only PM,” which she a statement about it, Yes Men were “...The men lecture Fahrenheit 9-11 director Michael released in the States, did well produced hip-hop/ R&B album born. The rest of the documentary Moore is interviewed. Moore is on Billboard’s Hot 100. conveyor belt. The marketing focuses on the events surrounding to a group of not an expert on trade agreements Her current album contains strategy for the album seems to the satiric website www.gatt.org university students in foreign markets and his appear- 12 tracks and was released by be more focused upon Milian’s which attacks the WTO ances in the film turn him into a Island Records, a heavy hitter in position as a sex symbol rather The whole premise of The Yes that McDonald’s and co-star of a documentary where he the music industry that also backs than her vocal ability and musi- Men is that international business the WTO are going doesn’t belong. artists such as Alicia Keys, Jen- cal talent. conferences believe the website to The Yes Men would be a great nifer Lopez, Usher and Mariah All that said, she definitely be affiliated with the actual WTO to sell their post documentary if it further examined Carey. “Dip it Low,” as could be shows potential. It is just a pity and invite a representative to speak consumer waste as the motivation for the pranks and predicted from its position on the that she did not use much of it in at their events. their effects instead of focusing on Billboard charts, is the pinnacle the making of this album. Maybe First, the leisure suit with phal- burgers...” the men apart from their missions. of the entire album. It’s About Time is a warm-up to the lic-like television monitoring is Wait for The Yes Men on DVD so Milian’s sultry, lush vocals real act. Maybe she is working up introduced in Finland. After some the pranks. you can at least fast forward to the and semi-explicit lyrics in this to a great next album. So watch national press, the men lecture to The film loses speed after the disgusted faces of college students song add a little shimmer to this this space for further news. But a group of university students that first stunt when all that happens being told that McDonald’s is de- otherwise listless album. She has as for picking up the CD, appar- McDonald’s and the WTO are afterward is the men laugh from veloping waste burgers as they eat recorded and released three ver- ently it’s not about time. going to sell their post consumer behind a computer screen at their Big Macs. 20 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Chicago razzle-dazzles closing Time to join Team America By Echezona Ukah night audience at Fox Theatre Contributing Writer By Halley Espy “Mama” Morton (Roz Ryan) and Contributing Writer Roxie’s husband, Amos (Ray Bok- If I were at a restaurant and I hour). Ryan belted out “When ordered the 2004 pre-election, With fiery dance sequences You’re Good to Mama.” Stripped merry-go-round brouhaha for a main and bold vocal numbers, Chicago: of elaborate choreography, her course, I would order Team America The Musicalenthralled audiences voice carried the number. as the perfect dessert. at the Fox Theatre this past week Playing upon being lonely and Team America, the new movie with its final performance. unimportant, Amos generated from the creators of the South Park Racy, risqué and riveting, laughs and sympathy. “Mister series features an all-marionette cast the play unfolded to accent tal- Cellophane” allowed him to stand of characters. This movie, sure to be a ent within the company. Bianca out in a suit and white gloves. cult classic, features “an international Marroquin (Roxie Hart) and With the live performance police force dedicated to maintaining Brenda Braxon’s (Velma Kelly) outshining the movie, the musi- energy and cal captured vocal f lair a dynamic “...The first scene add vitality “I loved seeing the show and in the movie starts to the pro- theater version, more musi- duction. cal numbers. in Paris, France, The two especially seeing the “I loved the where everyone was B r o a d w a y additional scenes.” theater ver- stars exhib- sion, espe- minding their own ited an amaz- cially seeing business when some ing chemistry Jennifer Williams the addition- that hailed a First-year EAS major al scenes,” terrorists [attack]...” huge response J e n n i f e r from the audience. Williams, a first-year Earth and The opening musical number Atmospheric Science major, global stability.” “All That Jazz” set the stage for said. Hence, it is no wonder that the a production radiating playful However, seeing the movie first scene in the movie starts in Paris, Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures tension and seductive intensity; Chicago before the play helped France, where everyone was minding Team America is a film by the creators of South Park and is executed in the number featured Braxon and some to follow the plot-line their own business when some terror- the same satirical, irreverent style, poking fun at current events. the company. more easily. “Seeing the movie ists with dramatic facial expressions The Fox was packed for the definitely helped me understand decide to do some damage with called I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E. Of characters include Lisa, the blonde show’s closing performance, with the play because the sequence weapons of mass destruction. course, I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E. chick; Chris, the hot-headed martial a young audience dominating the of scenes in the play was pretty Team America, orchestrated by is in charge of intercepting com- arts expert; Joe, the jock and Sarah, playhouse. Several Tech students confusing,” Tracy Welch, a first- their leader Spottswoode, comes in munications around the globe in the token brunette. along with students from other year Biomedical Engineering to save the day while blowing up the order to help foil the intentions of The antagonist, Kim Jong Il, is area universities came out dressed major, said. Eiffel tower and a few other iconic terrorists. the leader of North Korea who sells up to fill the rows. Upcoming productions at the French structures. Gary, who was a rising Broadway nuclear arms to terrorist organiza- With ravenous applause, the Fox this season include Oliver!, The movie features a rich set of star with a double major in acting tions all around the world. He also audience reacted with enthusi- Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray characters. Spottswoode is in charge and international languages, was plans to rule the world. In his spare asm toward characters Matron and Movin’ Out. of recruiting and stays at the base while recruited to act his way into terror- interacting with his supercomputer ist organizations as a mole. Other See Team, page 22 ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 21

have far more than the opposition to Luke, Black and Hedlund are Horror Puppet Show, Spooky Puppet... from page 17 worry about when they step on the all very convincing in their per- from page 17 the Beginning chronicles a bit of the Lights field. Both are constantly fighting formances, capturing the emotion Spooky history of the characters. with “for sale” signs. against personal demons that they of the audience. By the end of the leading them through pitch-black The most interesting part of Thornton, the son of a high school cannot escape. film, the crowd in the theater was rooms. For those afraid of the dark, this experience is the walk-through basketball coach, Win or lose, cheering wildly as they succeeded this house is the one to scare you. haunted hallway that you have to go does a terrific Winchell, the on the field. This one was actually tricky to through to get to your seats. job of portray- “He can barely star quarter- McGraw also shows great promise walk through because you keep Unlike most other haunted ing Gaines. He back, comes as an actor, doing a good job of being running into the walls in the dark, houses, spooks here can and will shows that he is read the letters home to an ill a “bad guy.” He is disturbing as an but you do not know if it is actually touch you. For the first few minutes the undisputed he receives from mother. The sit- abusive father, but remains very hu- a wall or a monster ready to jump it is rather scary, but once you know leader of the team uation at home man at all times, keeping this subplot at you. what to expect, it isn’t too bad. and earns the colleges, but Miles is inescapable from becoming implausible. Be careful or you might get lost The puppet show used many forms right to deliver claims he has an ‘A’ for Winchell The multitude of exceptional per- in this house of entertainment a motivational and is obviously formances makes the social angle of forever or be including song, speech near the in the only subject a hindrance to the movie much more plausible. All chased out by a “Unlike most other wicked humor, end of the film, that matters— his play. of the characters are seen not simply man wielding a puppets, audi- as part of a series At times, as football players, but people who chainsaw 10-15 haunted houses, ence involve- of chilling mo- football.” football seems play the game of football. minutes after spooks here can and ment and a cool ments. muc h more Although the movie emphasizes you enter the stick dance. Gaines’s job important to relationships off of the field, the por- house. will touch you.” H o w e v e r, is not made any easier when his his mother than it is to the star trayal of the game is extremely realis- Despite this, the story was star running back, James “Boobie” quarterback. She tic. The physical Netherworld has slightly boring, Miles (Derek Luke), sustains a ca- spends countless pain that results fewer men with chainsaws than very strange, and not at all scary, if reer-threatening knee injury early hours drilling “Friday Night from the game Chambers of Terror, and I must say that is what you are looking for. in the season. her son on the demonstrates I appreciated that as I negotiated the Nonetheless, it is an enjoyable Miles is incredibly upset by the team’s playbook Lights accomplishes the fact that very haunted houses there. attraction if you’re looking for news that the injury could keep him and seems to be its mission, and few players are Netherworld is open weekdays something to get you in the spooky off the football field, refusing to more excited able to escape a from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on spirit but don’t want to risk going believe that he is destined to do any- about his success Berg does not contest without weekends till 12 p.m. It is located into cardiac arrest. thing other than run a football. than Winchell pull any punches some sort of mi- north on I-85 off of Jimmy Carter I recommend going to this show He can barely read the letters he himself. nor injury. Blvd. Look for the searchlights. To on Wednesday night, when it is half receives from colleges, but Miles Billingsley has in translating Friday Night go through the main house is $15, price for college students. Tickets claims that he has an “A” in the only to fight ghosts of Bissinger’s novel to Lights accom- and $5 more per extra house. are $16. Show times are available subject that matters—football. Odessa Permian plishes its mis- The Center for Puppetry Arts is on their website. With every attempt to pass an- past every time the big screen.” sion, and Berg presenting SPOOKY PUPPET…THE The Center for Puppetry Arts’ other test on his aching knee, Miles he steps onto the does not pull BEGINNING for ages 18 and up. The website is www.puppet.org. The sees his once bright future becoming field. His abusive father, Charles any punches in age restriction is necessary consid- website for Chambers of Terror is progressively darker. (Tim McGraw), was a star for the translating Bissinger’s novel to the ered the type of humor presented chambersofterror.com and the Mike Winchell (Lucas Black) and Panthers and refuses to let go of big screen. The story is well worth in this show. website for Netherworld can be Don Billingsley (Garrett Hedlund) the past. the price of admission. A prequel to the popular Spooky found at www.fearworld.com. SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver gotta love massages When in doubt, aim for the crotch! Quoting a cartoon: not so bad considering your school has superhero events planned for homecoming... To Nerd Couples: no touching, rubbing, scratching, etc each other. in class. Or anywhere else in public. And think twice about doing it in private too. I was told that the reason they don’t put slivers online is because too many people would cancel their subscription. See page 27 for more Slivers! 22 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Team from page 20 time he likes to sing Broadway show 010010110100WO1010ITS100110101001 tunes. T B The fact that Kim sounds a little too much like Cartman from South Park makes a person wonder: when Story of bad computer experience told for sake of pun he grows up, will Cartman become Earlier this year, I decided that proach the business of my chosen the fact that neither I nor the Tech- me that they were out of black, so I the manager of your local Target what I really needed most in life was field of computer science with the nique have any desire to get sued at chose blue. They didn’t have blue, so I store or would he instead become a a new computer. Now, this was not very best tools available to me... the moment, said manufacturer will chose red. A week later when I called renowned international terrorist? a selfish decision, violently wretched *hack* case lighting, bitches *spurt*. go unnamed. them to ask why the hell my box With respect to creativity, the from the womb of immature desire I’m sorry, I’ve been ill lately. However, for hadn’t shipped movie is able to tell its story very to have the best toy *cough* 3 giga- Being so possessed of noble desire the purposes of yet, they said well. The audience can empathize hertz 512 megs of ram *cough* or for raw computing power, I enlisted this article, I will “I had to wait a that they also with some of the frustrations that the some Cro-Magnon, knee jerk need the services of a certain custom com- be referring to month to get a ran out of red, characters feel from their posture, to p\/\/n 5t|_|p1D n00b5 *hiccup* puter manufacturer to build me a rig them as Midget but that they gestures and interaction with one 5.1 surround sound *burp*. of unimaginable power. Owning to Porn Comput- hideous computer had ordered me another. No, this was born of a professional ers, because, as- that looks like a black case from desire to have the best machine suming you’ve the manufac- that I could possibly have, received a rather someone painted it turer. “...Will Cartman so that I might ap- sharp blow to the to resemble urine.” This was, it become the head recently, seems, a lie. So their name does basically, I had manager of your sound kind of like that. to wait a month to get a hideous local Target store Also, I am obsessed with midget computer that looks like someone porn and this is my cry for help. painted it to resemble urine. or would he instead It’s their little hands that do it 2) The video card works only become a renowned for me. sporadically. Twice now, I’ve turned Sadly, the hearts of the good on my computer to have the screen international people of MPC were not as not come on (yes, I checked that the terrorist?” filled with burning justice screen works). However, if I let it sit as mine was. Rather, for a little while and think about what they appear to have it’s done, it tends to see the rightness The token ballad in the movie been filled with some of my position in wanting to receive contains lyrics that are reminiscent other material, perhaps visual output from my computer. of rap lyrics and also contains mini manure (though the 3) The CD burner is jammed and movie reviews. Every bit of the movie jury’s still out as to also mounted in such an obviously seemed to be backed by a soundtrack whether or not this matter incorrect way as to make removal that was over the top for the film. is “burning” per se). and repair impossible. It’s like it Even Gary falling onto a pool of his I say this because instead was installed by a kid with cerebral own vomit was accompanied by a of sending me a computer like I palsy. dramatic orchestral piece. asked, they sent me —a month late, 4) Did I mention that it was piss Would I recommend seeing this mind you— a giant, urine-colored yellow? movie? Yes! It’s very funny with paperweight whose very existence So, yeah. That’s my situation. just enough tongue-in-cheek hu- mocks all that is good and decent Sucks, don’t it? If there’s anything I mor to keep you laughing for a few in this world. want all you people out there to take weeks. So take a friend or a group Here’s a brief rundown of every- from this whole experience, it’s that of friends and pick out the hilarious thing that’s wrong with it. you should never, ever, under any one-liners you’ll be blurting out 1) It is yellow. I ordered black. circumstances buy Midget Porn. To for weeks to come. You will not be They called me a week later to tell hell with their little hands. disappointed. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 23

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its completion in 1982, the Edge game full speed again is very excit- from page 32 Center was a significant move by from page 29 from page 31 ing for me.” King the Institute toward a commitment QB Baseball Slayden was the only player that Dodd Stadium/Grant Field. to intercollegiate athletics. In 1988 can only be blamed on youthful Jeremy Slayden said. “If he gets it was drafted in last season’s draft that “He is such a significant piece of he was a driving force behind an inexperience for so long. At some going, he could be our Friday night decided to stay at Tech. Georgia Tech legend, lore and his- agreement between the Board of point, one must look to find other guy. I’m really excited, for me, I’m “That was an easy [choice],” tory,” Durham said. “He was such a Regents and the Grant family heirs culprits. happy for him. I think that he can said Slayden. “I enjoy it here, and I comforting voice on Saturday after- to add the name of Bobby Dodd to So if Tech football responds to be great. Last year, Neighborgall oc- think that we have a great program. noons for so many people. And I’m Tech’s home field. pressure, then give them some. No casionally closed. If he can continue I wanted to finish it on a good note. so happy that we were able to honor Generations of Yellow Jacket fans athlete makes it to this level of play to throw strikes, he can do whatever I didn’t want to end it on a medical him at the Miami game, and he was knew King for his role as the color unless they are hungry for playing he wants.” red-shirt type year where you don’t able to see what he has meant to so analyst on Tech’s radio broadcasts. time. Give touted redshirt freshman John Goodman should also be really play.” many Georgia He joined the Patrick Carter some time at the looking to come The Jackets Tech fans.” radio broadcast helm. After all, starting a freshman into his own this have another A man with “Kim King is Georgia team in 1974 as is certainly not unprecedented. season. His older “With every new excellent re- a strong sense of Tech, and I am the partner of The passing game does not need brother Chris cruiting class. civic responsibil- legendary play- to bear the load for this team. That was a pitcher step I feel like I’m It features nine ity and personal honored that I had by-play voice burden has been carried well by P.J. for Tech from ready to throw, out s t a nd i n g giving, King’s the chance to know A l Ci r a ldo. Daniels. All putting the ball in the 2000-2003 and players, includ- a c c ompl i s h- Durham, Tech’s air is to keep the defense honest and left very big and since I am not ing five pitch- ments extend him and work with current play-by- not allow them to cheat so strongly shoes for him feeling any pain, ers. This year’s well beyond the him for the last 10 play voice, began towards the run that the very effective to fill. recruiting class Tech commu- working with offensive line cannot give Daniels “He had a I’m really not so has been ranked nity. years.” King in 1995. the daylight he needs. great summer tentative.” No. 5 in the na- “Kim had, “Kim King is North Carolina’s coach, John up in the Cape tion by Baseball as his basis, that Wes Durham Georgia Tech, Bunting, told his defense that only Cod League,” Jeremy Slayden America. most rare com- Tech sports announcer and I’m honored one starter had any job security. An Moranda said. “They are ex- bination of hon- that I had the upset over Tech and another over “We’re not sure Tech outfielder citing because esty, compassion chance to know North Carolina State have been what we are go- they get better and an indefatigable drive to win,” him and work with him for the last the result. Sometimes the best way ing to do with him. Whether we are everyday,” Holliday said of the former Tech Coach Bill Curry said. 10 years,” Durham said. to solve a problem is to name it and going to start him or leave him [in freshman class. “His capacity for loyalty, whether to Head Football Coach Chan Gai- put it squarely out in public view the bullpen], his arm is too good The team has two weeks of prac- his alma mater or to a friend, was ley said, “Kim King is the true Tech for all to see. not to play.” tice left featuring several intrasquad limitless.” man, from the way he played on the Tech has a mobile, effective Jeremy Slayden will be a key scrimmages. The fall practice cul- King served as finance chair football field to his successful busi- quarterback when Reggie Ball is on returnee for the Jackets. After a minates with the White and Gold for former Georgia Governor Roy ness career, and most importantly, his game. If the pressure of perhaps torn rotator cuff sidelined him for games. In the games the coaching Barnes and as chairman of the board in the way he lived his life.” riding the bench, of maybe watching most of last season, Slayden should staff will be able to see how the play- of Georgia Public Broadcasting. He King was originally diagnosed someone else being carried off the be back with a vengeance and with ers are handling game situations and was active in fundraising activities with multiple myeloma, a form of field on the fan’s shoulders gets the a lot to prove. where the players will best fit into the for cancer research as well as for the cancer, in 1999. Last May, he was young quarterback to play his best “We’re taking it really slowly,” Tech system in the spring. Bobby Dodd Charities Founda- diagnosed with secondary acute in every game, then Tech has a shot Slayden. “With every new step I feel “We are coming together a lot tion, Inc. myelogenous leukemia. at victory in every game, not just the like I’m ready to throw, and since earlier this year than we did last After leaving the field in 1967, A public memorial service is ones they are not expected to win. I’m not feeling any pain, I’m really year. Last year it took a while for King became a force for Tech ath- scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18 And if the pressure is a detri- not so tentative. It’s actually feeling the team to come together,” Hyde letics behind the scenes. He chaired at 10 a.m. at Alexander Memo- ment to his play, then another man better than I would’ve expected. I’m said. “Last year we had a pretty good the initial feasibility study for what rial Coliseum on the Tech campus. taking the snaps might be just the very anxious to get back. It was a season, but we started off slow. I ultimately became the Arthur B. King is survived by his wife, Gail, change of pace the team needs to good thing for me in a way because think that if we come together as Edge Center, which houses Tech’s daughters Angela and Abby, son keep its level of play at the height I’ve played with pain for a long time a team at the beginning of the year athletics offices. At the time of Beau, and two grandchildren. of its talents. and knowing that I can go into the we’ll be fine.” SLIVER www.nique.net/sliver Jared, are you groing a moustache too...? Oh... wait that’s just vomic :’( stop pulling the asian card on me! my fingers have doritos on them Hey Rob, can i get a brown from ur tin can Chinese headset kid in Smith: Who are you talking to at 3 A.M. EVERY MORNING?!?! 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Riding the season-long roller coaster, Tech Starting the season with four straight losses, is coming off of its strongest game this season Four Key Questions Duke has slowly gotten better through the in which they dominated Maryland from the season, holding their own for the most part very start. This came after two depressing throughout the game. They have sustained losses to North Carolina and Miami—almost • Can the Jackets erase their embarrassing loss last year to Duke in losses to Navy, Connecticut, Virginia Tech and the worst consecutive game performance in front of this year’s homecoming crowd? Maryland—all non-ranked opponents. They the last decade for Tech. The Jackets come Tech has proved it can accomplish just about anything under Head come into Atlanta off of a home win against into homecoming looking to continue their Coach Chan Gailey, which has its upsides as well as down, among them The Citadel in its highest seasonal offensive defensive success, develop their offense even last year’s nothing-short-of-embarrassing loss to the Blue Devils. The output of 397 yards. Duke hopes to repeat last further and take a little revenge against the Jackets bring to the table the best defensive effort recorded in Division I year’s upset victory of Tech with the continued Blue Devils for last year’s upset loss. football this season, a rowdy homecoming crowd and, most importantly, success of its offense. an offense that’s growing more and more confident despite being the least productive unit in the ACC. Their time to shine is this weekend. • Will the Jackets continue their pattern of playing to the level of “It’s an ACC “They make big their opponents? plays on offense, After suffering a loss this year to North Carolina this has become a game and it’s defense and question cemented on the minds of fans and alumni alike, but their game the next game last weekend against Maryland brings a ray of light. A humiliating defeat special teams, of the Blue Devil in homecoming would go a long way for the Jackets on our schedule. and they return a with their base. We desperately good running back • Is last week’s record-setting defensive effort against Maryland need a win as we [Cedric Dargan] this indicative of things to come? continue to build our With the presence of Eric Henderson, the defense has recorded 12 sacks weekend.” over its last two games in contrast to only three sacks the three games prior program.” to Henderson’s return from injury. Defensive back-turned-safety Chris Chan Gailey Reis has really come through at his new position where he leads the ACC Ted Roof Tech head coach in sacks with five, two-and-a-half of which came against Maryland last Duke head coach week. Defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta put it best after the Maryland game when he said, “We came of age today.” Tech will look to continue their success against the rushing tandem of freshman Justin Boyle and incumbent Cedric Dargan, who has an “outside chance” of returning, according to Duke Head Coach Tim Roof. • How will Duke’s ACC-leading 13 turnovers-forced this season match up against Tech’s own 12 turnovers this season? Although Ball, Daniels and company face the ACC’s cellar dweller in almost all of defensive stats, there’s one stat in particular that sticks out: the Blue Devils ACC-leading 13 turnovers-forced. This is a cause for concern because Tech has committed the second most turnovers in the ACC. There is evidence that Tech will come out throwing: Ball passed for 283 yards on homecoming last year and Suggs 220 the year before. The caveat is that Tech has been consistently inconsistent this season, especially in the passing game. Spread: Tech by 10

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Volleyball beats Duke and Wake Beyond the White and Gold

Tech also brought their offensive Too much talent? Dilemma of a A-game to Winston-Salem, post- ing a .318 hit percentage. Lauren quarterback controversy Sauer had 16 kills on top of four solo blocks, as Moster represented Too much of a good thing In the NFL highly touted New with 13. Gergen pounded 10 kills is not something many people York Giants rookie Eli Manning with no errors on 14 attempts—a would pass up. But if it’s football lost the starting job under center .714 hit percentage. season, and the good thing is to former league and Super Bowl In match two of the weekend, quarterback talent, two can be MVP Kurt Warner after a very Tech sent the Duke Blue Devils too much. competitive train- packing and won their ninth straight It happens at ing camp. Put to victory. Laband paced the offense every level of play: the test, and know- with 52 assists, as Tech outhit Duke an experienced ing that the future .360 to .175. Moster and Sauer took quarterback leaves of the franchise is charge with 21 and 15 kills respec- or takes a turn for waiting to prove for tively as Gergen again posted zero the worse, and the him, Warner looks hitting errors through 13 kills. backup starts doing as if he is returning Preseason All-ACC member everything right. to the form that Aston anchored the defense with An injury to the earned him such 17 digs, followed by Abby Showers team leader lets acclaim with the with 10, with Tech posting 69 as a backup shine, Andy Holt Rams. a team. Sauer again dominated at and then the injury Contributing Writer Tech doesn’t the net with three solo blocks, and heals. Do you keep have a quarterback Moster also contributed two blocks the momentum go- controversy—yet. of her own. ing? Do you go back to the battle- But maybe it needs one. Tech,

Nick Babladelis/OLD GOLD AND BLACK “Winning on the road is so tested veteran? Few things can be and Reggie Ball are cementing Lauren Sauer records a kill for the Jackets over two blockers as important to us in conference play such a thorn in the side of a season a reputation for themselves as Tech beat Wake Forest last Saturday in Winston-Salem. because we know we can defend as a quarterback controversy, or a team that plays to the level of well in our home gym. Lynnette as difficult to resolve. their opponent. This is making By John Scaduto recognized as such, this marks the played like an all-American again It is especially difficult when the Jackets an upset team—either Contributing Writer third consecutive week a Jacket has tonight but Jayme was simply an elite program has one quar- the opponent is beaten when the done so. Furthermore a player from unstoppable. Our defense kept us terback too many that is ready Jackets were expected to do little Another weekend, another sweep the Tech squad has won the award in the match and was the spark to to play. At LSU, it has become a against them, or a lowly opponent of conference opposition for Tech in three of the six possible weeks our energy tonight,” Head Coach question between JaMarcus Rus- upsets the favored Tech squad. volleyball. The Lady Jackets took this season. Bond Shymansky said as reported by sel or Marcus Randall. So conten- This up-and-down can be seen care of business at Wake Forest on The Jackets were simply dominant RamblinWreck.com, “Our outside tious a situation that Coach Nick in Ball as well. Friday (30-22, 30-14, 30-23) and on defense, as they held the Deaks hitters were strong contributors in Saban no longer discusses it with In games against North Duke on Saturday (30-22, 30-21, to a .096 hit percentage en route to a great team performance… Duke the media, and the defending Carolina and Miami, Ball threw 30-26). Tech moves to 6-0 in ACC a match sweep. Gergen and setter has a lot of offensive weapons who national co-champions are no 6 interceptions, and then he re- play, 11-5 overall, to remain atop the Lindsey Laband each posted two were tough to contain.” longer a good bet to repeat. It bounded with almost 200 yards conference rankings. solo blocks, as Tech rejected nine Volleyball continues its schedule is a stress on every member of through the air and no turnovers Tech also took home ACC Player overall. The team recorded 45 digs, at home this weekend, as they face- the team when the leader is in against Maryland. Inconsistency of the Week honors, courtesy of with all-American Lynnette Moster off against Virginia on Friday night question. But it is not always a Jayme Gergen. While this is the pulling up 14 and Marissa Aston at 7 p.m. and against Maryland on bad thing. See QB, page 27 first time in her career she has been contributing 10. Saturday at 7 p.m.

Technique General Staff meetings- Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in room 137 of the Flag building 30 • Friday, October 15, 2004 • Technique SPORTS Football surprises Terrapins with 20-7 victory By Clark Nelson cessful on offense for Tech, throwing Curry. The drive was aided by two Staff Writer for 197 yards and one touchdown completions to senior receiver Levon while rushing for 43 yards. Thomas for a total of 50 yards. The Tech put an end to Maryland’s A few days before the game, true next scoring drive, Calvin Johnson 13-game home winning streak last freshman Taylor Bennett was pro- made a spectacular catch on a 44- Saturday, defeating the Terrapins in moted to backup quarterback in place yard pass from Ball. Travis Bell then convincing fashion 20-7. of Mark Logan. Many fans saw this as kicked a 19-yard field goal to give The Jackets’ defense was the story a sign that the team was preparing to the Jackets a 10-0 lead heading into of the game, sacking Maryland quar- halftime. terbacks seven times and allowing Returning from injury with a only 81 yards of total offense. Lead- strong performance was P.J. Daniels ing the Tech defense were linebacker “[My mother] just who rushed for 91 yards on 26 carries. Chris Reis and defensive end Eric knew I wasn’t Daniels got 51 yards on the Jackets Henderson. first scoring drive of the second half Reis finished with three tackles playing with the kind including a 12-yard run that put Tech for loss, including 2.5 sacks and a of confidence that up 17-0. Travis Bell kicked another forced fumble. Henderson, in only field goal late in the third quarter to his second game back from injury, I have. I was like, give the Jackets a 20-0 lead. got 1.5 sacks and was named ACC ‘Man, I’d better get After turning the ball over nine Defensive Lineman of the week for times in its previous two games, Tech his efforts. The offensive output al- going.’ ” committed no turnovers this day. lowed by Tech was their lowest since Maryland had a net rushing total joining the ACC in 1983. Reggie Ball of eight yards with their quarterbacks The Jackets used a variety of blitz Tech quarterback having minus 67 yards between packages to pressure and confuse them. Maryland’s offense. The secondary Tech defenders tackled Maryland stepped up to provide blanketing play without him. Another backup, players 13 times behind the line of coverage on the Terps receivers. Patrick Carter, had been working scrimmage. Maryland Head Coach Maryland’s quarterback Joel with the defensive backs also, but Ralph Friedgen, a former offensive Statham came into the game as the returned punts against Maryland coordinator for Tech, was frustrated ACC’s leader in total offense, but he averaging 11 yards per touch. Ball with his performance and his team was replaced in the fourth quarter said he got some strong motivation after the game. after passing for only 36 yards and from his poor outings against UNC “Obviously, we got out-coached, being sacked three times. and Miami but some even stronger we got out-played, we got out-hit, True freshman Jordan Steffy motivation from his mother. we got out-hustled,” Friedgen said came into the game, but no more “She just knew I wasn’t playing after the game. successful against Tech’s swarming with the kind of confidence that I The Jackets have improved vastly defense. Steffy was sacked four more have. I was like, ‘Man, I’d better over their last two performances. times as the Jacket defense did not get going,’ ” Ball said, according Tech is now 3-2 overall, 2-2 in the By Bill Allen / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS relent despite entering the fourth to the AJC. ACC with their second road win over Gerris Wilkinson tackles Sammy Maldonado in last Saturday’s quarter with a 20-point lead. Tech scored first in the second a top 25 opponent. The Jackets face game in College Park as Tech rolled over the then-No. 23 Terps. Sophomore Reggie Ball was suc- quarter with an 11-yard pass to Nate Duke this weekend. SPORTS Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 • 31 Despite youth, baseball eager to begin new season

By Michael Clarke proved a great deal,” Holliday said. about each player and understand Senior Staff Writer “He went from a good player to an what they want to improve upon.” exceptional player. I think Steven Despite the loss of the entire With 20 lettermen, seven posi- Blackwood continues to get better. weekend rotation, the Jackets pitch- tion players returning with starting Whit Robbins has impressed me a ing staff is already finding ways to experience and eight pitchers with lot. Those guys have all shown me shore up the starting spots for the at least 15 appearances, the baseball something that says that they can upcoming season. The loss of 319 team began practice last Monday at be very special players.” innings pitched from the previous Russ Chandler Stadium. With the departure of Assistant year’s starting squad should decimate Last season the team went 44-21 Coach and Recruiting Coordinator them, but there are several capable overall and 18-5 in the ACC. They Scott Stricklin and Volunteer Coach arms to help the pitching staff remain went on to set a school record with Jon Palmieri, Hall added a new face, in a prominent role without being 20 consecutive wins en route to and a not-so-new face, to his coaching as high profile. the NCAA Super Regionals. This “The pitching staff is young. We year the team will have to continue need the core of our pitching staff, without 11 players from last year’s “The pitching staff the sophomores, to step up,” pitch- squad. The team also lost two of their ing coach Bobby Moranda said. recruits to the professional draft, as is young. We need “They had some good moments well as pitcher Micah Owings, who the core of our and some bad moments, but they transferred to Tulane. came out this summer and got some “We lost 11 very good players pitching staff, the experience.” to professional baseball,” said Josh sophomores, to step Lee Hyde has become a front- Holliday, assistant coach. “I think runner for one of the spots in the that any team that loses that many up.” weekend rotation. Last season Hyde players would have a lot of question had a 5-2 record in nine mid-week marks, but I don’t think that we Bobby Moranda starts. Hyde is also stepping up to By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS are in that position. We have a lot Tech pitching coach the challenge of being the sole starter Tech will look for many underclassmen to step up on the mound of innings that will be taken up by from last year’s team to remain. Blake this season after a majority of last year’s starters have departed. new pitchers this year. I just think Wood and Ryan Turner have helped that the major question is can we staff for the upcoming season. out with four spot starts apiece last easier, so that he can throw a longer three batters. His fastball has the come out every day and work our Holliday replaces Stricklin as season. If Tech is to be successful outing every time he goes out on the potential to overpower hitters when absolute hardest.” an assistant coach and recruiting in the upcoming season, Hyde will mound. He has great ability. I think Neighborgall finds his mark, and During the past three seasons, coordinator. Holliday spent last have to step up to the challenge of he’s going to be one of the premiere that mark appears to be headed as a Head Coach Danny Hall has led year at NC State and the previ- being a weekend starter. guys in this league.” starter in the weekend rotation. the Jackets to very respectable fin- ous four at Oklahoma State. Also, “We’re trying to make some Despite suffering from a severe “I’m very pleased with him,” ishes. In 2002 the team appeared after announcing his retirement mechanical adjustments this fall,” allergy to the strike zone for the past Moranda said. “He’s had a great six in their most recent College World from professional baseball this Moranda said. “[Hyde] needed a few seasons, Jason Neighborgall weeks. The best fall since he’s been Series. In 2003 the team won the fall, former Tech shortstop Victor changeup, so this summer we had appears to have overcome whatever here. The command of three pitches ACC Tournament Championship Menocal joined the coaching staff him work on it, and it’s really good. was ailing him. He now has figured right now. He’s making strides me- but was knocked out of the NCAA as a volunteer coach. We are now working on other areas out how to throw consistently in the chanically and with his confidence Regionals. Last season the Jackets “Coming into Georgia Tech for mechanically that will help him strike zone, and that is a dangerous in attacking the zone.” won the ACC regular season title the first time for me was a bit of a throw for longer stints in games thing for opposing hitters. In 6.2 “In the intrasquad game he threw and finished second in the ACC question mark,” Holliday said. “I because we felt that he had some innings pitched last season, Neigh- a perfect three innings,” outfielder tournament. wouldn’t say question marks as much effort in his delivery, so we want borgall had 11 strikeouts but threw “I think Tyler Greene has im- as learning opportunities. To learn to take it to another level where it’s 13 wild pitches, walked 24, and hit See Preview, page 27

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BETTER THAN A REVOLVER UNDER FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS The GTPD employs the use of specially Football takes center stage in a small town SPORTS trained dogs to patrol campus and fight the in rural Texas as lives are made and bonds Technique • Friday, October 15, 2004 bad guys. Page 15 are forged on the gridiron. Page 17 sports Football looks to impress against Duke By Vishal Patel coach position with a 41-17 shel- shorts Contributing Writer lacking of his alma mater last year —Duke’s first conference win in its Golf places second For Tech this homecoming game last 30 attempts. is about more than proving to the Roof does not seem too worry too at Pate Invitational fans and media that they do not just much about the history surrounding play to the level of their opponents. this weekend’s game. Chan Song shot a four-under- This weekend’s homecoming duel “I don’t really have time to worry par 67 and Nicholas Thompson against Duke encompasses a coach- about it.” Roof said in a press confer- pitched in with a 68 as four Tech ing battle between former Tech As- ence earlier this week. “There are players finished among the top 15 sistant Coach Ted Roof, who now some special people who have made individuals at the Jerry Pate National coaches the Blue Devils, and Tech [Tech] a really good place and I have Intercollegiate golf tournament in Head Coach Chan Gailey. a lot of good memories there. But Birmingham, Ala. The Jackets came Roof’s connections with Tech what we’re trying to do is build some in second place overall. go deeper than memories here coaching. Roof at Duke. That’s shined for Tech “[Roof] has a way of what our focus Alumni swimmers as an All-ACC is. It’s not about linebacker un- being tough with [his the past...I have compete at FINA der Bill Curry’s team] and getting a lot of respect squad in the ‘80s. for Chan Gailey Former Tech swimming stand- Two decades af- them to understand and the job he’s outs Shilo Ayalon and Jorge Oliver ter his gradua- what needs to be done there.” completed competition at the Fé- tion, Roof found Gailey re- dération Internationale de Natation work at Tech done to win.” turns the favor World Swimming Championships as an assistant and applauded on Monday. Ayalon tallied a sixth- coach under Chan Gailey Roof. place finish in the men’s 1500-meter George O’Leary Tech head coach “He has a freestyle with a time of 14:58.70. from 1998-2001. way of being By Christopher Gooley / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS He was then was tough with [his Reggie Ball scrambles away from the N.C. State defense in last supposed to take up the defensive team] and getting them to under- year’s homecoming game against the Wolfpack. Reck Parade at 8 coordinator position at Notre Dame stand what needs to be done to win,” under O’Leary. When O’Leary’s job, Gailey said in a press conference his belt at Tech, Gailey sports a per- halftime lead against Virginia throw- a.m. Saturday and consequently Roof’s, failed to earlier this week. “He’s doing a nice fect record in homecoming games at ing for 220 yards while the Ramblin’ materialize, Roof attempted to come job over there. They were right there Tech with recent wins over Virginia Wreck ran for 211 yards. The Jackets To accommodate the Ramblin’ back to his original assistant coach at the end with UConn, Navy and in 2002 and N.C .State in 2003, and would hold on for a 23-15 win. Reck parade tomorrow, Fowler Street job at Tech under Gailey. Instead, had Maryland in a dogfight.” he is not alone in this respect. This year the Jackets hope to will be closed from 10th Street to Gailey could only offer the displaced Returning to the present, the Setting a career-high for passing continue this winning tradition by Fifth Street until after the parade Roof a lower coaching position, building rivalry, and perhaps revenge yards, quarterback Reggie Ball threw running the same successful game concludes at approximately 10 a.m. which Roof turned down. factor between the coaches, shifts for 283 yards and two touchdowns plan: pounding the defense with the Access to Peter’s Parking Deck, the Finding himself on the road, over to Gailey’s turf. An upset in against N.C. State in a win that kept run and then scorching the secondary Club lot, the Alexander Memorial Roof found work under Carl Franks’ Atlanta would be devastating to a Tech’s bowl hopes alive with a 29-21 with timely passes. If the Jackets can Coliseum Lot and O’Keefe lot will system in Durham and was picked team looking to build momentum. win and continued what would be hold to this formula for victory, then also be affected, and fans and alumni to be the Devil’s new head coach But Gailey has little to worry about a season-high four-game winning they will be sure to succeed. should consider alternate routes when when Franks was fired. Ironically with history on his side. streak. A year earlier, quarterback making their way to the game. enough, Roof solidified the head In the two years that he has under A.J. Suggs led the Jackets to a 23-0 For a Duke preview, see page 28 football Kim King, legendary quarterback, forecast Each week during the football sports announcer, dies at age 59 season, the Technique will pick a list By Edward Tamsberg magazine. He finished his career of college matchups to be played that King waves to the Sports Editor as Tech’s all-time leading passer. weekend. The person who submits crowd as he rides Also an outstanding student, King the list with the most correctly onto Grant Field Kim King, a legendary figure in earned his bachelor’s degree in In- projected winners receives a prize. in the Ramblin’ Tech athletics, first as a player and dustrial Management from Tech in In the event of a tie, the winner is Wreck before then as the Yellow Jackets’ long-time 1968, launching a successful business determined by the person who most Tech’s game color analyst and as a philanthropist, career. In 1972 he founded Kim King accurately predicts the score of Tech’s against Miami died Tuesday morning after a battle Associates, Inc., one of Atlanta’s game. To submit your picks, go to earlier this month. with leukemia. He was 59. foremost commercial real estate de- www.nique.net/footballforecast. Below, King is car- “We’ve lost velopment firms. This week’s games are: ried off the field a great person. His firm devel- by a crowd of RATs Personally, he “We’ve lost a oped numerous • Tech vs. Duke after a big win. was respon- properties all over King was the start- great person. • Utah State vs. Clemson sible for bring- Atlanta, includ- ing quarterback ing me back to Personally, [King] ing the Centergy • Florida A&M vs. Virginia Tech from 1965-1967. Georgia Tech,” complex adjacent By Rob Skinner / GTAA was responsible for • N.C. State vs. Maryland Athletic Di- bringing me back to to the Tech cam- • Virginia vs. Florida State rector Dave pus at Technology Braine said. Georgia Tech.” Square. • North Carolina vs. Utah King began “For so many • Vanderbilt vs. Georgia his long asso- Dave Braine people, he embod- • USC vs. Arizona State ciation with ies what Georgia Tech when he Tech athletic director Tech is—you play, • Missouri vs. Texas enrolled at the you compete, you • Ohio State vs. Iowa Institute in the fall of 1963. “The win, but you do it the right way,” • Wisconsin vs. Purdue Young Lefthander” was a three-year Tech’s play-by-play voice Wes Durham said. • Southern Miss. vs. Alabama starter at quarterback from 1965-67, leading the Jackets to berths in the At the Yellow Jackets’ most recent • Hawaii vs. UTEP Gator and Orange Bowls. One of home football game against Miami • Wyoming vs. BYU the highlights of his career came on Oct. 2, Tech honored King by when he helped the Jackets to a vic- officially dedicating the Kim King Sports Editor’s record: 11-4 tory over No. 8 Tennessee in 1966, Football Locker Room at Bobby Last week’s winner: and he was named National Back Heath Patterson Photo courtesy GTAA of the Week by Sports Illustrated See Tech, page 27