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Inside Maryland Faces Yet Another Tuition Hike SHIRA HELETZ for the next fall year. ees; something that hasn’t occurred Upon hearing about the recent Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Governor Ehrlich issued a flat in the last two years. Since this flat additional tuition hike, many stu- state funding for higher education funding cannot be added to and dents feel that their interest is not a The students and parents who of about $746 million. However, there will be no increase in income priority and the whole idea of a were surprised at the 20% tuition this funding won’t be able to cover tax, the Board of Regents voted to public institution is being under- News...... page 1 increase this fall are in for another the increasing costs facing universi- increase the tuition to cover the mined. “Why do we need a new shock as the University System of ties due to inflation, higher enroll- extra costs. According to the rates Political Science building or new Get the 411 on Maryland’s Board of Regents has ment, and new facilities. In addi- approved, UMBC will face a 9.9% apartments if we won’t have the SGA candidates voted to once again raise tuition by tion, Gov. Ehrlich mandated a 2.5% increase which produces a $6,120 students to go there since no one and top fitness another 10%, possibly even more pay increase for all state employ- tuition. advice from the fit- see TUITION, page 4 ness guru. Chicken Pox

Opinion.....page 11 Threatens The virtues of Homecoming dances, chilvalry, Campus and food modifi- cation debated. Residents CHARLES J. ELLIS Retriever Weekly Staff Writer

Varicella-zoster virus, an extremely contagious disease bet- Features.....page 20 ter known as chicken pox, made Center stage kicks off its debut here at UMBC last week the theater season with a confirmed case. University with MisAlliance, Health Services (UHS) issued a UMBC clubs get the Health Bulletin to inform campus ball rolling. residents that the easily transmit- ted disease could present potential widespread susceptibility for indi- viduals not previously infected. The presence of the varicella- zoster virus on campus has trig- gered many panicked concerns and sent some students seeking Sports...... page 33 vaccination. Women’s soccer The viral infection is trans- faces off against ferred from one person to another ODU, and women’s through direct contact with the lacrosse goes into broken chicken pox blisters and community. through airborne droplets (i.e. saliva, coughing, sneezing). Individuals who have never con- Also check out: tracted the disease can become James Frank / Retriever Weekly Staff infected by simply being in a college news...... page 2 Celebrating Homecoming with a Good Meal: A barbecue was held on Erickson field after the room with someone who has world news...... page 3 Homecoming parade, in which Triangle Fraternity won the $150 prize for their float. classifieds...... page 39 chicken pox. This presents a seri- ous opportunity for an outbreak throughout dorm/apartment resi- four day forecast Survivors Speak Out Against Violence dencies for students who have not Tuesday: cloudy with morning had chicken pox or have not been showers, low 48, high 72 PATRICK TYLER The event was held in order bell was rung every 15 seconds to previously vaccinated. to “remember those who died, The American College Health Wednesday: evening showers, Retriever Weekly Staff Writer symbolize a woman being beaten; low 41, high 56 honor those who have survived, a whistle was blown every minute Association (ACHA) indicated in Tears were shed by both and commit to helping free those for a woman’s rape; and a drum a recent national bulletin that col- Thursday: partly cloudy, low speakers and audience members who continue to be abused,” said struck every half hour to symbol- lege students are at an exception- 39, high 57 last week in the Commons Main moderator Cara Ditto, a therapist ize a woman’s murder. ally high risk of contracting the Friday: mostly sunny, low 38, street as experts and survivors from the Family and Children Abuse and survival were fur- virus as a result of a “close-quar- high 57 spoke out against domestic abuse Services of Central Maryland. ther recognized with t-shirts made tered and social living environ- at the second annual Stop the This was symbolized by the by the Clothesline Project. This ment.” The bulletin stated that Violence Break the Silence vigil music of bells, drums and whis- program began in 1990 as a vehi- areas such as libraries, dining sponsored by UMBC’s Advocates tles, which created a back drop for Against Violence. the speeches of the evening. A see VIOLENCE, page 5 see CHICKEN POX, page 5 Page 2 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS October 21, 2003

BehindtheScenes College News Above and Beyond Biology endemic to Atlantic coastal rainforest. In College student in box cutter case RYAN DORRILL the 1990’s their population began to dwin- a proponent of ‘dissent’ Retriever Weekly Staff Writer dle due to deforestation and other environ- mental factors. As a result, though you A typical Biology 100 teacher hasn’t DAMASCUS (Baltimore Sun) - The might see some in a zoo, their natural pop- spent months living in the Amazon with 20-year- old Montgomery County man ulation is endangered. wild monkeys. Reagan Lake, however, is linked to the discovery of box cutters on at Professor Lake’s study of the female’s not a typical Biology 100 teacher. She least two planes is a brainy ham-radio oper- behavioral response to hormones kept her traveled the world studying birds and ator who told his college newspaper last in the wild for four months. This meant primates, then worked at College Park as year that he wanted to show the federal gov- four months without any electricity or Ryan Dorrill / Retriever Weekly Staff a T.A. for five biology sections and is ernment that he was a “voice of dissent.” contact with the outside world. There were In the Wild: Professor Lake studies now providing students at UMBC with Nathaniel T. Heatwole, now a junior at only two other Americans there at the time endangered animals overseas. the benefits of her experience. Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., told which created a challenging language bar- Her story starts back in the early the newspaper that he sent the Selective rier. her favorite because she gets to work in a 1990’s when she began her undergradu- Service System a strongly worded letter of Though Reagan knew Spanish, the hands on way with students. ate career at the University of Arizona. protest after it mailed him a form letter on natives all spoke Portuguese. As a result, “In the lab I’m there all the time,” She chose Arizona for its different cli- his 18th birthday asking him to sign up for her schedule was a mix of biology and lan- she said proudly. mate and plant and animal species since military service in the event of a draft. guage study. She would wake as early as Outside of work, she spends time she loves the outdoors and grew up in “I wanted to let them hear the voice of 4:30 in the morning and follow the with her cat Phi and her ten hissing Washington D.C. She eventually took a dissent, just in case they were listening,” an tamarins all day (usually alone). Madagascar cockroaches. She also graduate level course in ornithology, the February 2002 article in The Guilfordian Afterwards, she would spend her evenings enjoys painting and hiking. study of birds. quotes him as saying. When the agency studying Portuguese. “That became a passion for me,” she signed him up anyway, the self-described “It was a long day in the field,” she Quick Questions: said, “I carried around my bird book, life pacifist speculated that federal officials had says in recollection. list, and binoculars everywhere.” The been so upset by his letter that “they basi- In 1997 she returned to America, “life list” she mentions is a list of all the 1. If you could be any animal, cally wanted to really hit me where it hurt.” though she would continue to go back to varieties of birds she had seen. She grad- what would you be? The image of a Heatwole as a cerebral South America on and off again between uated in 1993 then spent a year in student with strong anti-war views emerged then and 1999. During these years she also Central and South America where she “I would be a peregrine falcon yesterday as federal investigators continued worked as a Teaching Assistant for became interested in birds of the neo because of their ability to fly, their their probe of how box cutters, matches and College Park. At first she worked in mam- tropics (because there are so many of stealth, and their beauty.” modeling clay got past airport screeners and malian physiology then she switched over them). One might ask, “what about the into the lavatories of two Southwest to a T.A. for chemistry because she enjoys monkeys?” Airlines planes. The items were found on the subject so much. This was where her 2. If you could travel back in After a year in the tropics she planes in New Orleans and Houston late passion for teaching began to take over. time to any time period, which returned in 1994 to do graduate work at Thursday during routine maintenance “I really enjoyed it,” she said of her would you visit? the University of Maryland College inspections. They were accompanied by work at College Park. “I had always want- Park. While at College Park she received notes intended to alert the government to ed to teach. Studying birds was more of a an amazing opportunity: a chance to “I would travel back to the late weaknesses in airport security. hobby; primates was research.” study primates in the rain forests of 1800’s to observe the birth of genetics.” Heatwole told a North Carolina news- She doesn’t have any current research Brazil. paper early yesterday that he had spoken projects, so she mainly works on trying to Specifically, she studied the last 3. What’s your favorite movie? with the FBI about the security breach, capture the interest of her students. She remaining natural population of golden whose discovery led to a search of the teaches Biol 100 and a Comparative lion tamarins, a group of primates “Requiem for a Dream.” nation’s 7,000 commercial airplanes and Animal physiology lab, the latter being raised questions about the adequacy of air- port security two years after the Sept. 11 attacks. Student More Interested in SGA, Senate “I have a ton of stuff I’d like to say, but now is not the time,” he told the Greensboro OLIVER BARANCZYK dates reflects students’desire to feel more con- because students are recognizing that they News & Record. “I have to work with the Retriever Weekly Staff Writer nected to UMBC and to address campus issues have an impact on campus and enrich their government before I work with the media.” themselves. Voter registration efforts at SEB, UMBC experience. When asked why they A Bush administration official told the Sixteen students have filed to run for six sponsored by SGA, are just one example of an were running for office, two-thirds of the Associated Press that a suspect had sent the open seats in the Student Government effort that has raised the student government’s candidates reported that they wanted to foster government an e-mail with detailed Association (SGA) Senate, making this week’s profile on campus. Speaker of the Senate Chris student involvement in changing the campus descriptions of plans to hide similar items election the most hotly contested fall election Krummel assented to that standing, as he in order to create a better student experience. on six planes, but that he was not deemed a in recent memory. The number of candidates explained, “Student government is more active Former Elections Board chairman security risk. on the ballot is double the number that ran in than it has ever been before, and students are Christopher Walker hopes the increase in the The Transportation Security the fall election of 2002. interested in what’s happening on campus. number of candidates will encourage stu- Administration and the FBI “have had this Ten students are seeking three Senate Many SGA members feel that the dou- dents to vote in the elections, as he shared, individual’s activities under investigation seats open to new students; two seniors are bling of candidates is a direct reflection of “To cultivate a lasting change in the univer- for several months,” Adm. James M. Loy, competing for the senior class seat; and three the quality of SGA’s work. On-Campus sity, the entire student body needs to voice the administration director, said in a state- juniors are running for the junior class seat. Living Senator Lauren Stillwagon believes its desire for a new UMBC vision. The first ment. “Based on the investigation conduct- One candidate has filed for the sophomore that, “the members of this year’s SGA care step is voting for candidates in the SGA ed thus far, this individual does not appear class seat. In addition to the students already about properly representing the UMBC stu- election.” to pose any further threat to airline securi- running, an indefinatenumber of write-in can- dent body opinion.” Vice President Dom Reflecting the emerging sense that ty.” didates are expected on the ballot. Cirincione agreed, adding that the SGA has every student is an integral component in FBI officials have discounted any The election will be held this Wednesday, benefited from the increased number of stu- shaping the UMBC experience, Scott link to terrorism. Oct. 22. Students will be able to vote at polling dents living on campus. Nicholson, current SGA President, enthu- Southwest Airlines tightened its secu- stations on Main Street in the Commons, or Phil Shockley, the University of siastically declared, “It is a great year to rity routine yesterday, intensifying the online at www.umbc.edu/sgavotes. Maryland Student Regent and last year’s be at UMBC because you can create the morning searches of its 385 planes. People connected with SGA believe that UMBC SGA President, suggested that the UMBC that you want, and SGA is here to Heatwole won a dean’s award last the dramatic increase in the number of candi- number of candidates has increased sharply support you.” year for writing, and a $2,500 school scholarship this year for “outstanding character, intellect and scholarship.” A fan of extreme weather, he wrote an article on “storm chasing” that is referred to on numerous Web sites for big-weather enthusiasts. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 3

World News Watchdog Blasts U.S., Israel for Treatment of Media

PARIS (Reuters) - Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) accused Israel and the United States Monday of unacceptable behavior toward journalists in the occupied Palestinian ter- ritories and in Iraq. In its second annual world press free- dom ranking, RSF also criticized Arab countries for cracking down on media freedoms during the Iraq war, but said standards were worst in Asia, with the region providing eight of the bottom 10 ranked countries. RSF awarded the United States and Israel two separate rankings each — one for respect of press freedoms on their own territory, and one for behavior beyond their borders. The Israeli army was guilty of injur- ing and threatening journalists in the West Bank and Gaza, an RSF spokesman said. “The Israeli army’s repeated abuse of journalists in the occupied territories and the U.S. army’s responsibility in the death of several reporters during the war in Iraq constitute unacceptable behavior,” the watchdog said in a statement. Separately, Paris-based RSF also complained about the arrest in Iraq Sunday of a Reuters cameraman and an Agence France-Presse (AFP) photogra- pher who were covering the aftermath of an attack on a U.S. army ammunition convoy. RSF cited Iraqi police as saying they had been ordered by U.S. officials to detain the pair, who were later released. “Obstruction of journalists trying to do their job in Iraq is on the rise and must stop,” RSF Secretary-General Robert Menard said in a statement. “The number of attacks on press freedom there is becoming alarming.” Out of 164 countries surveyed by RSF, the United States ranked 31st for its respect for freedom of expression at home, and 135th for its behavior beyond its borders. Israel ranked 44th and 146th in the two categories. RSF compiled the rankings by ask- ing journalists, human rights activists, researchers and legal experts to complete a questionnaire evaluating press freedoms in their countries. Twelve journalists were killed in the U.S.-led Iraq war this year, and the U.S. military was responsible for the deaths of five of them, an RSF spokesman noted. Two of the journalists worked for Reuters. The war also saw Arab states clamp down on press freedoms. “Concerned about maintaining their image and facing public opinion largely opposed to the war, they (Arab regimes) stepped up control of the press and increased pressure on journalists, who are forced to use self-censorship,” RSF said. Further east, Asia provided the biggest abusers of press freedom, as was the case in 2002. The bottom 10 ranked countries included North Korea, ranked last, Burma, Laos, China, Iran, Vietnam, Turkmenistan and Bhutan. Page 4 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS October 21, 2003 A Geographer’s Perspective Police Log on Police Work OLIVER BARANCZYK there is a strong connection between polic- Theft from Building ment. Neither of the two wanted to Retriever Weekly Staff Writer ing and location, there must be a compo- pursue any charges against the other. nent of geographic systems.” October 7, 8:18am; Erickson Hall, In the third installment of the Through many charts, maps and other Residential Life Office - A UMBC Destruction of Property Geography and Environment Sciences statistical and visual aids, Canter allowed employee reported that unknown per- Department’s Fall Seminar Series, Philip those in attendance to see how the statisti- sons retrieved her wallet from her October 8, 10:11pm; Inner Hilltop Canter, Chief Statistician for the Baltimore cians of the Baltimore County Police unattended purse, and removed several Circle @ West Hill Apts. - A UMBC stu- County Police, spoke of the importance of Department go about their case work. credit cards. dent reported that there was a vehicle Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Outlining the advantages of Geographic with a broken window on inner Hilltop policing in Baltimore County. Information Systems in the policing of Theft from Building Circle in the area of the West Hill As the Chief Statistician of the Baltimore County, which include Apartments. The driver of the vehicle Analysis Unit of the Baltimore County improved visualization, enhanced commu- Police’s Criminal Analysis Section, Philip nication, expanded data exploration, October 8, 12:11pm; University was contacted and the driver stated that Canter has a wealth of knowledge concern- research and analysis, as well as program Center - A UMBC employee reported nothing was missing from the vehicle. ing the importance of geographic systems assessment, Canter used past examples of the theft of a 5-port computer hub and in police work. Canter has also served as crimes and how exactly each component of seven flags of other countries from the Theft from Vehicle an Adjunct Professor at Towson Geographic Systems aids in apprehending English Learning Center. University’s Environmental Sciences criminal offenders. October 9, 8:42pm; Parking Lot Department since 1988 and at the Through Geographic Systems, the #12 - A UMBC student reported that Theft from Building Criminology Department at the University Baltimore County Police can also strategi- person(s) unknown had removed the of Maryland, College Park in recent years. cally plan their courses of action towards utility tool box from the cargo bed of his October 8, 3:25pm; Commons - A For an area as populated and as geo- other problems, spotlighting the recent father’s vehicle. UMBC student reported the theft of a graphically large as Baltimore County, environmental threat posed by Hurricane telephone from the Muslim Student locating criminal offenders can be a trying Isabel. Association’s cubicle in the Commons. Theft from Building task, at best. However, in recent years, the Planning out each community that advancement of Geographic Information might be affected by a heightened water Assault October 9, 9:05pm; UC Commons - Systems has helped to make the policing in level, community planning techniques set A UMBC student reported that he lost Baltimore County a less tedious affair. at-risk suburbs, as well as the expected October 8, 3:47pm; Walker his cellular telephone and upon inquir- Geographic Information Systems use overflow of water from the hurricane, on a Avenue Apartments - A UMBC student ing at the Commons Building help desk, maps and statistics to plan out and visually map. By doing so, the Police Department got into a physical confrontation with he was told the phone had been stolen record information. GIS help the Baltimore can establish methods of preventing severe his non-student girlfriend in his apart- while being stored in the lost and found. County Police by setting data on burgla- environmental disasters and prepare itself ries, highway statistics, and locations of to deal with potential problems. prospective problems onto maps. This An extremely relevant and vital com- gives the officers the power to remain one ponent of policing in Baltimore County, Board of Regents Approves step ahead of possible criminals and one Geographic Information Systems should step closer to apprehending past offenders. prove to effectively thwart many past and Familiarity with locations is a vital future legal offenders in the Baltimore Ten Percent Tuition Hike asset to the police force; patrolling such a area. from TUITION, page 1 large area requires a handy knowledge of Moving along with its Fall Seminar streets and landmarks. With Geographic Series, the Geography and can afford to even attend here?” questioned faculty.” Information Systems, the difficulties in Environmental Systems Department will Junior Claire Deckert. Although tuition does cover much of the determining locations of certain crimes, as welcome Dr. William Wood, the Deputy The idea of a public institution is that budget gap, UMBC is trying to save money in well as the information relevant to those Assistant Secretary of Analysis and most students will be able to have access other ways that include greater efficiency on crimes, allows statisticians like Philip Information Analysis for the U.S. regardless of their financial situation. The campus in addition to the recent staff layoffs. Canter to focus more on the case itself, Department of State, to speak on the tuition hike presents more burdens on stu- UMBC student and senator for the rather than the small details. As Canter elu- importance of Geographic Information dents and parents to pay in order to receiver Maryland Board of Regents, Philip Shockley, cidated at the onset of his presentation, “If Systems for the situation in Iraq. higher education, a requirement that is was one of two votes against the increase. becoming increasingly important for a suc- “With higher education, every dollar we cessful career. “I find the gross negligence in invest, we get three dollars back because of our state government appalling. Now they the economic growth it spurs. What kind of find it necessary to rape the modest bank future can we have if we can’t ensure an edu- accounts of students at state schools rather cated work force and economic growth. than solving their inefficient money expendi- Higher education is worth investing in.” tures,” related Freshman Chris Day. Considered to be a more extreme plan Maryland community colleges have seen was proposed by one of the governors closest a significant increase in enrollment because advisors, Richard E. Hug. Hug proposed that of the recent tuition increases. Many high tuition for state universities should eventually school graduates chose to attend a communi- be doubled. To Hug, this will apparently bring ty college as an alternative to paying the more prestige to the university system and increasing tuition of Maryland public univer- provide a higher quality of education for the sities. “It seems like a breach of contract. You students. Although, Hug’s proposal is seen as sign on with a college with a certain budget just a theory, he asserts that it’s a viable and tuition in mind. I know we pay by semes- option. ter, but it’s under the assumption that we fin- Shockley also notes the political side to ish the four years. It might be worth looking the tuition increase. College students are not at other schools,” remarked Junior JoAnn an important demographic for politicians Johnston. because they aren’t active voters. He urges UMBC’s administration assures students students to take an active part and vote in that it is sensitive to the issue of increasing order for their interests and needs to be taken costs and is making every effort to help stu- more seriously. dents to continue attending here and handle To the Board of Regents the tuition the extra burden. Charles Rose, Assistant increase is necessary to keep up and improve Director of Media Relations, explained, the standard of Maryland public universities. “Despite the current budget cuts and fiscal Mr. Rose commented, “We need to recognize constraints, our long term priorities remain on that it’s a reality that tuition will go up, but we protecting academic quality and access for hope to steer that money back into what’s students by reinvesting in thing that are important for students and make it benefit important to students like library services and them.” Yet many students question whether it hours, computer labs, course section avail- will be worth it if attending college will ability, financial aid, and retaining talented become a serious financial burden. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 5 Varicella-Zoster Virus Diversity and Truth Bring Rears Its Head at UMBC Students, Faculty Together from CHICKEN POX, page 1 Breton Apartments) indicated that they had JOE HOWLEY tions,” Levi opined. “A place that cele- halls, and gym facilities are key locations previously contracted Varicella virus during Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff. brates diversity should also be a place where levels of increased exposure can be childhood and were not concerned about the where people can agree to disagree.” anticipated. UHS recommends that students potential for an outbreak. “It wouldn’t affect In a nondescript conference room on On this principle, Sampson opened the who have not previously contracted chicken me, but I’m worried about my roommates the third floor of the Commons last week, floor with simple ground rules of staying pox have a blood titer preformed, followed and friends who live in dorms,” said Brandy two dozen UMBC students met to discuss on-issue and allowing everyone to feel safe by the varicella vaccine if the titer is nega- Keller, a Breton resident. Dorm resident the meaning of truth. speaking their minds. Though several par- tive. Preeti Bendala felt that the threat of Organized by students Amber ticipants seemed to dominate the conversa- This disease is characterized by dry Varicella infection was not necessarily Sampson and Luc Clark with help from tion at times, sometimes focusing it on itching, and a skin rash with fluid-filled cause for concern. “It’s something to be UMBC Hillel director and self-described black and white comparisons, many of the blisters that burst and form crusts. The onset worried about, but it’s not like its small pox “troublemaker” Rabbi Amos Levi, the dis- students present contributed to the discus- of the rash may be preceded by a day or two or it is fatal.” said Bendala. cussion forum, “Relativism vs Absolutism: sion and a wide spectrum of viewpoints of mild fever, weakness and flu-like symp- There is an additional twist to the Thoughts on Truth” drew students of all were offered. toms. Infectious periods last from about chicken pox scare at UMBC. The CDC faiths for a wide-ranging dialogue on Henry Allen, an instructor in the three days before the rash appears until all and UHS both indicated that people who essential questions of religion and morality. Religious Studies department, said he was the blisters have formed the signature dark have previously been infected by the vari- In introducing the forum, Levi said he pleased with the scope of the discussion, and scale-like scabs. The incubation period cella virus still run the risk of contracting had been prompted to look into holding which lasted over ninety minutes. “This is between being infected with chicken pox a disease known as “shingles” or herpes- such a discussion by Sampson’s September good stuff – I’m encouraged that people are until the disease breaks out and symptoms zoster. Shingles is caused by the reactiva- 2 Retriever Weekly op piece “Concepts in arguing about this,” Allen said. appear can be anywhere from 10 to 21 days. tion of the same Varicella virus responsi- Conflict: The Meaning of Tolerance in Levi said that he was encouraged by The vaccine is regarded as 80-90% ble for chicken pox. “I wasn’t concerned Diversity.” Sampson is the editor of the the turnout and intended to provide more effective according to UHS. Its most com- with [contracting shingles] before I found Retriever’s Opinion section. opportunities for such discussion, despite mon side effect is little more than soreness out you can catch it after chicken pox,” Levi cited the common practice of the Administration’s wariness of holding at the sight of injection. Rare cases include said Tiffany March, a Harbor Hall resi- glossing over differences in the name of religion-related functions. “We’re hoping a slight fever. “I would definitely take the dent. Shingles is a painful infection which tolerance and diversity. “UMBC celebrates that this can be a monthly gathering,” Levi vaccination,” said Jason Melhuin, a UMBC can cause a blistering rash and a severe its diversity by ignoring the complica- said. junior. “I’ve already had chicken pox and I burning sensation in addition to increased don’t want anything more to do with [it] or skin sensitivity. In some cases, suggested its relatives.” the ACHA, symptoms were reported as Vigil Help Commemorate “This is an extraordinarily contagious lasting up to one month; as many as one in disease for individuals who have not five people contract shingles as the result already had the virus,” said Dr. Scott of varicella-zoster virus exposure. Survivors of Domestic Abuse Maurer, a local Internal Medicine With concerns of infection heightened from VIOLENCE, page 1 Specialist. “The virus can also cause a relat- by the chicken pox alert, the UMBC com- lighting candles for the deceased, but since ed disease which manifests worse symp- munity continues to carry on with its usual cle for women affected by domestic abuse the event was held inside due to inclement toms than chicken pox in adults.” business. Students, especially those resid- to express themselves through decorating t- weather, candles were not permitted. According to the Centers for Disease ing in on-campus housing are advised to shirts. Over 50 of these creations lined the Shayna Amerasinghe and Ena Control (CDC), virtually all individuals seek the Varicella vaccination if they have Commons Main Street bearing slogans Sawhney were in attendance and were very who have not been vaccinated will contract not already been exposed to the disease such as, “How dare you take away my body pleased with the event. “It was very emo- the virus by adulthood. Approximately 90% brought by the virus. The University and my right to say no!!!” tional. I cried a lot,” said Sawhney. of all cases occur in children ages 1 to 14, Health Services offers the vaccine and is The vigil began with the official decla- Amerasinghe agreed, “I felt the survivor’s with exceptions for the elderly and a small prepared with an ample supply. ration of October as Domestic Violence stories were very effective.” percentage of middle-aged adults. Roughly For additional information on the Awareness Month by Audrey Bergin of the Also in attendance were Angie Gupta four million Americans develop chicken infection, treatment and prevention of the Baltimore County Department of Social and Joanna Hoffamn, original members of pox each year; nearly 11,000 of them devel- disease contact the Health Center by Services. Ditto read from the poem “My Advocates Against Violence for whom the op complications requiring hospitalization. phone at 410-455-2542, email name is Survivor,” which was distributed to evening was bittersweet. This may be one A majority of students living in [email protected], or visit online at audience members in a small pamphlet. of the Advocates’ final events on campus dorms/apartments (such as Harbor Hall and www.umbc.edu/uhs The poem begins with the lines “My name because their grant is running out soon, and is survivor / and I’ve been through hell.” the university will not fund them. The survivors of domestic abuse who fol- Advocates Against Violence began three lowed explained exactly what this hell was. years ago for the purpose of raising aware- Three women of various ages and ness and providing support for victims of races took the stand to tell their stories of sexual violence with the aid of a grant from abusive homes. They were not named, in the Department of Justice. The Advocates order to preserve confidentiality. The first provide a number of services to the campus woman lived in an abusive home for ten community including their 24-hour help years and her husband never saw anything line, (410)455-1999, their educational pro- wrong with the abuses he levied upon his grams, and events such as the vigil. In the wife during that time. Like many women year before the Advocates formed there she never pressed charges; her husband has were only two reports of domestic violence yet to do jail time. She cried, choking her on campus. In the past two years the pro- words towards the ends of her speech: “you gram has been in effect there have been 76 don’t even have a face when they are beat- reports made. ing you. You don’t even have a name.” Heather Brantner is the project coordi- A second woman read poetry that she nator for the Voices against Violence pro- had written during the time she was abused. gram, which contains both the Advocates Ditto said that poetry helps victims express against Violence and Men against Violence. feelings that are not safe to express while in She refrained from commenting on the abusive relationships. A third woman told grant refusal which will force her to leave the story of her ex husband who broke into her position. Brantner did say that the her house, raped her and stabbed their nine- evening’s speeches “reminds of the reality year-old son. She closed with the comment, of violence, not just in the homes but in the “Every day is a struggle to survive and stay dorm room.” Just this April, Elizabeth Lee, strong.” a student at University of Maryland The vigil closed with the reading of College Park, was shot in the head by her more than 60 names of people who died as ex-boyfriend (who then took his own life in a result of domestic abuse in Maryland last a parking garage on that campus). year. Surprisingly men made up a large part The Advocates Against Violence of the numbers killed, and speakers encourage students to sign their petition stressed that men are abused as well. This located in the Women’s Center to help them portion of the vigil originally included stay on campus. Page 6 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS October 21, 2003 Meet The SGA Candidates Who Want to Represent You Senior Class Senator responsibility of mine to be a part of the numerous positions of responsibility and three-year math and science summer pro- students’ vote. leadership including the PHA position of gram. I have been a dedicated member of Ryan Bricklemyer Rho Gamma and an executive board the Best Friends Organization, which is a What is your platform? What position in my sorority. In addition, I program for girls promoting abstinence Why do you want to run for do you hope to accomplish if maintain a cumulative 3.8 GPA and intern from sex, drugs, and alcohol, for seven office? you win? for the number one political fundraiser in years. Of this program, I currently am a the state working with delegates, senators College Council girl and am a mentor for I want to run for Senior Class and the Baltimore mayor. These positions younger girls and even girls my age. I As a student who generally gets and experiences have strengthened my take care of my responsibilities and only Senator because I would like to help con- involved to a minimal degree, I would tinue the improvement that has occurred background in regard to the inner work- make changes that will promote a better work at pulling students in to getting their ings of government and furthered my environment for everyone. since my freshman year in 1999. Also, I voice heard. I have learned that everyone believe that I can effectively represent the ability to work well with others and has a valuable opinion, but not everyone achieve success. senior class and voice their concerns to feels that their opinion is good enough to Chris Freeman the SGA and the campus. be heard. I would work to help and see that happens. If I could accomplish this Sophomore Class Why do you want to run for What is your platform? What one goal during my time as Junior Class office? do you hope to accomplish if Senator, I would consider my time in the Senator you win? Senate as a complete success. Rose Capozzi Running for office is important to What are your qualifications? me because I feel that, though a medium If I hold the position of Senior Class sized campus, UMBC can overshadow its Senator I will work to find solutions to Why do you want to run for freshman and leave them without a voice. The best qualification that I have for problems that affect the senior class and office? I want to give the freshman class the this seat (besides being a co-vice presi- the campus at-large, such as parking, opportunity to have a voice, and for their dent of my eight grade class) is that I am food quality and graduation ceremonies. I I want to fairly and actively repre- voice to be heard. will also attempt to have the class of 2004 “one of the masses.” I’ve been a student sent the students of UMBC. Substantial leave a visible mark here at UMBC. here for over a year now and have had and visible things should happen to What is your platform? What enough time to formulate opinions of make students feel welcome and do you hope to accomplish if What are your qualifications? UMBC and how we can help our school. involved with their campus. IN addition to this, however, I was a you win? Over the past four years I have held Woolie this past Welcome Week and I am What is your platform? What the positions of Resident Student currently a UMBC Ambassador. Through If I, Chris Freeman, win the election these activities, I have gained a deeper do you hope to accomplish if I will work to make the UMBC commu- Association President and National you win? Communications Coordinator, am a appreciation and understanding of our nity enjoy the college and feel comfort- member of the National Residence Hall school, both now and in the past. able with their fellow students through I want to build a bridge of commu- Honorary and currently serve as Regional Hopefully, I will help to shape our future. specific programs and events that pro- nication between the administration and Director for the Central Atlantic Affiliate mote fellowship among students. students. I will voice concerns and of College and University Residence Donya Shakiba problems and work to solve them. Halls. These positions have allowed me What are you qualifications? to work with many people across campus and have prepared me to be a UMBC Why do you want to run for What are your qualifications? As a freshman my qualifications lie Senior Class Senator. office? in the intangible. I, Chris Freeman, am an I am a leader. I am the president or all-around good guy that would always vice president of four organizations. As Matthew Penick To create a diverse student body. put the benefit of others before myself. a political science major I understand I’m willing to work hard and put in every What is your platform? What politics and am interested in implement- extra hour necessary to benefit the stu- Why do you want to run for do you hope to accomplish if ing or changing necessary regulations dents. office? and policies. you win? I want to make a difference in Matt Garono UMBC. I hope to improve campus life. New Student Senator Why do you want to run for Nefertena Francis What is your platform? What What are your qualifications? office? do you hope to accomplish if I am Public Relations Chairman of Why do you want to run for I want to make changes at UMBC. you win? CRC. office? There are many things here at the school I want to empower my class to make that need to be looked at closely by the a difference and change fundamental Annie Vanselow In the past, I have been a representa- school Senate. I am currently a freshman problems. tive for my class members and I truly and though I am not completely familiar Why do you want to run for believe that I can make a difference at with the campus and the way that things What are your qualifications? UMBC for future and current new stu- are run, in the few weeks that I have been office? dents. I would make the best candidate here, some major flaws have stuck out because I am dedicated to making betters that need to be changed. As my time here Treasurer of CR’s. President of As UMBC students we have the changes and improvements in order to progresses I will notice more things that Maryland Student Legislature. Student opportunity to broaden our horizons and increase the value of being a UMBC stu- will need to be changed and also more Senator 1999-2001 at a community col- aspire to accomplish great things. I feel dent. things that are really great about this lege. that joining the UMBC Student Senate institution. I hope to better enhance my will allow me further both of these goals. What is your platform? What experience at UMBC by getting involved Junior Class Senator do you hope to accomplish if in school-wide issues and concerns. What is your platform? What you win? Sarah Husain do you hope to accomplish if What is your platform? What you win? If I do acquire this position, I plan to do you hope to accomplish if Why do you want to run for go out and get the opinions of the stu- you win? office? I believe that it is imperative that I dents because sometimes people have to represent the student body’s needs and be asked what they care about. I will use I hope to accomplish many things I want to run for the office of Junior desires. As a Senator, I feel that I am ulti- these opinions to improve the lives of while in office. The voter turnout at Class Senator because I would like to mately the voice of the students and con- UMBC students, staff, and faculty. UMBC has not been up to par. Though I help contribute to the students’ say in the sequently, if elected, I plan to articulate do not have the exact figures, I do know administration of UMBC. I would and make this voice heard. What are your qualifications? that the rate was not very high. Students encourage normally quiet students to get need to be aware of the SGA and aware their voices heard along with the general- What are your qualifications? I was a class representative at my of the things that it can do for them and ly vocal students. As part of the UMBC high school for two years and one of how they too can get involved. This is a community, I think that it’s a right and Thus far, at UMBC, I have held three representatives for my class in a see SGA CANDIDATES, page 8 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY ADVERTISEMENT Page 7 Page 8 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS October 21, 2003 Candidates Come Clean About Their Platforms from SGA CANDIDATES, page 6 Jordan Hadfield want to be part of the organization that Chris Manger primary concern of mine that should be improves UMBC. I enjoy helping others addressed immediately. Why do you want to run for and getting activities organized. I like Why do you want to run for The parking situation at UMBC is office? problem-solving, and finding solutions. office? very good but still needs to be adjusted. I will bring people’s attention to con- cerns and situations that need to be The amount of parking is somewhat I want to run for office for numerous To help make a difference in my addressed. I will be a voice to express the insufficient. When commuters come to reasons, but I will concentrate on three class and represent my class from a student body’s thoughts and suggestions campus, the parking lots fill up fast and main ones in this statement. The three well-rounded student. I am joining a for making the college experience at there is barely enough room for the resi- reasons why I want to run for office are: fraternity and attend class with com- UMBC even better. dents who leave to park close to their res- to improve student conditions, to encour- muter status. With seeing myself from ident buildings. Also, the commuters are age voting and the voice of the student many different perspectives, I am able not able to park close to their class and body, and to get involved more in depth What is your platform? What to make informed decisions involving thus they arrive late to class. with the UMBC community. In improv- do you hope to accomplish if my class. Late night at the Dining Hall is not ing student conditions I hope to make you win? being run as efficiently as possible. The changes and needed alterations concern- What is your platform? What lines stretch halfway across the room for ing student parking, social events, resi- If I win, I hope to incorporate student the pizza. There should be a certain time do you hope to accomplish if dential life, athletic events, and educa- input and ideas into making UMBC a bet- you win? where people can come in and come out tional facilities. Through encouraging the ter place. I plant to address and resolve without waiting, an express time. There student body to vote, I hope to increase any problems or concerns that arise. will be no customized pizzas during this the participation and interest in all My platform is student involve- ment. An involved student is an time. Pizzas will be pre-made and ready UMBC organizations and activities, for What are your qualifications? to pick up right when you walk in the an ignorant population is inactive. Lastly, informed student. I hope to accom- door. plish the effect of promoting involve- I want to become more involved in the I am interested in making UMBC a UMBC community so that I may educate ment on and off campus and with What are your qualifications? better and more involved place. In high SGA. A well-rounded college student the student body on the posti9ve and neg- school, I had a three -year internship at ative aspects of the campus, from which I can gain the full college experience. the Center of Marine Biotechnology, and What are your qualifications? I attended John Carroll High School will be able to better represent their views I was a volunteer in the Crab Restoration in Harford County and served on the stu- and opinions. and Bay Program (C.R.A.B.) dent council for two years, Junior year as I am a very dedicated individual a representative and Senior year as the What is your platform? What who has political experience and is Secretary/Treasurer. I was involved all do you hope to accomplish if Mia Khan also the president of the pledge class four years by helping at different events of Pi Kappa Phi. I know how to use you win? and was asked to speak at many different Why do you want to run for responsibility effectively to help me and my peers. functions. I was a member of the Harford office? County Regional Association of Student My platform is called RISE and sup- Councils (HCRASC) and the Maryland ports four main points that will improve Association of Student Councils the campus. These four points are: I want to run for office because of Bill Shoe (MASC). I served as a Page in Annapolis Student Rights, Student Involvement, my interest in the well-being and future in my senior year for two weeks. I also Student Safety, and the overall of this campus. The best way to ensure Why do you want to run for we move in a positive direction is to founded the ‘Political Factor’ at my high Environment of UMBC. If I win, I hope office? school which was a political club that met to address my platform by accomplishing become an active member of the gov- many feats within each of the four points. erning body. once a week to discuss current political I am running for the position of issues. It also increased voter awareness Concerning the rights of students, I hope to represent and stand up for the opinions What is your platform? What Senator in order to afford the UMBC throughout the school. The club took a student body the opportunity to be rep- trip down to Annapolis to observe the last and liberties that students are guaranteed. do you hope to accomplish if Through involvement, I hope to increase resented by an objective and experi- week of the 2003 Session. I stated a polit- you win? enced leader who will act in accordance ical column in the school paper, which I the overall participation of the UMBC community through all public events and with the best interests of the student served on for three years. As a new student senator my goals organizations. Addressing safety, I hope body. I want to run so that the student will be to try to find ways to make the to maintain UMBC as a comfortable and body will have the opportunity to be transitions involved for new and trans- Eddie Gonzalez protected learning environment, where represented by someone who does not fer students less complicated. I would students feel at home. Lastly through the fear debate and is willing to do whatev- like to find ways to integrate transfer environment, I hope to aesthetically er is necessary to get the job done. Why do you want to run for students into the rest of the student improve the campus through many proj- office? body without segregating them. Lastly, ects, concerning Green Roof Technology, What is your platform? What I want to work with the school to landscaping, statues, monuments, and do you hope to accomplish if I know that I would be an asset to the improve the counseling program so murals. Senate. I have previous office experience there is better communication regard- you win? as my senior class’ Secretary. Moreover, I ing what students need for their majors feel the current Senators are running What are your qualifications? and graduation. As a Senator it is my goal to accu- because they’re position will look good rately represent the desires of our very on a resume. I was President of my Student What are your qualifications? diverse student body. As a Senator it Government Association at Patapsco would be my personal goal to bring to High School for three years. I have repre- fruition the wants and needs of as many What is your platform? What I held the position of President of sented Maryland as a Boys Nation fellow students as is possible. My plat- do you hope to accomplish if the Student Governance Board at my Senator through the American Legion form is founded upon three guiding past institution and as an organization you win? Boys State program and have worked to principles, to accurately represent the we successfully lobbied our county get more students involved. I work hard diverse ideals of our student body, to Government for an increase in funding I hope to bring more diversity to the and am responsible when representing ensure that proposed legislation is in for the Community college. As part of Senate; whether it be racially or by ideas. the opinions of a student body. I am hon- the absolute best interest of the students my past position, I was able to attend For example, funding more culturally est and believe in fairness and equality. I of UMBC, and to maintain political several leadership conferences and involved groups; for instance, BSU, will under no circumstances adhere to objectivity while weighing the pro’s seminars to enhance those skills. HLSU, MSA, HSC. mudslinging or slander of any sort, and and con’s of each issue in order to In addition, I was an active mem- will only take my position in office if I determine what is best for us as stu- ber in other leadership organizations What are your qualifications? have won it fairly. dents. As a Senator I will play an active such as the Honors Academy and Phi role in improving the campus itself and Theta Kappa, and was awarded I was my senior class’ secretary. In making students aware of what is going Outstanding Student Leader of the addition, I was VP of my break dance Kristen Hunter-Cevera on around them. In addition, my main Year. I don’t want what I’ve learned to club in high school. During the summer, goal is to help strengthen and unify our stop there. I was a counselor at a camp for special Why do you want to run for campus’ voice so that it will carry not As a new transfer student at UMBC needers and abused kids. office? only into Senate meetings, but, when I have a large interest in the growth of needed, will be hear in Annapolis and the school and I believe my concern for Washington, D.C. I want to run, because I want to be the community is also a qualification. involved in the UMBC community, and I see SGA CANDIDATES, page 10 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 9 What Constitutes a Modern Poet?

JESSICA LYNCH tion is “seemingly neutral,” she has actual- Retriever Weekly Staff Writer ly “carefully plotted” to make the reader see things in her viewpoint – in favor of Piotr Gwiazda, English Professor and Pound. avid poet, read a shortened version of his Gwiazda went on to explain that essay The Pound/Stevens Debate: 20 Years while Pound’s original poems were more Later in the first of three English favorably viewed, Pound grew to be “too Colloquiums last Wednesday. Gwiazda was experimental [and] unorthodox ... to inspired to write the essay after a conversa- please new critics.” Even poet T.S. Eliot, tion with a colleague on the “respected once a supporter of Pound, admitted that greatness of Stevens and Pound.” there were “increasing defects of commu- The topic dates back to 1982, when nication” in Pound’s poems. Gertrude Marjorie Perloff first wrote Pound/Stevens: Stein described him as a man who, Whose Era? It debated who who really “makes notes on the margin of the uni- owned the 20th century era in terms of verse.” poetry: Ezra Pound, or Wallace Stevens, Stevens, however, grew to be taken two of the most influential poets of their more seriously as time passed, especially time, but also two poets often viewed to be during and after the 1940s. He was on “opposite poles” in terms of their respected by colleagues such as Randall respective styles. Jarrell, and viewed as an original voice in The first question Gwiazda posed was, poetry. “what constitutes a modern poet?” While Perloff, who published one pole seems to be more of a “continua- Pound/Stevens: Whose Era? Revisited, in tion of romance literature” and focuses on 2002, admitted that changes had taken what a poem says, the other focuses more place in the past 20 years, and that some on the structure and technique of the poems parts of it had lost their relevance. themselves. Stevens falls more into the first After the reading, Gwiazda reflected category, as he focuses on resemblances, on what these differences of opinion while Pound focuses on structure and meant in today’s world. “[The] debate includes history. “[He] seeks to make the may no longer be relevant.” He then went visible a little easier to see.” on to explain himself, saying, “Today, no Perloff’s essay was reprinted in her one would dare to use the word ‘great’ book Dance of the Intellect. In her 1990 without putting quotation marks around book Poetic License, she states that Pound it, if at all.” He added that many scholars is the “most influential” poet in terms of nowadays are not interested in “knowing ambition and style. who was the greatest,” nor do they care Perloff only has one essay written on for classification as much as scholars of Stevens, in which she takes a “largely criti- the past did. However, Gwiazda said, “It cal position,” as Gwiazda puts it. Gwiazda seems certain Stevens and Pound will explains that while her “whose era?” ques- continue to be read in the future.” Women’s Center Celebrates Love Your Body Day On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the UMBC Women’s Center celebrated the third body.” annual Love Your Body Day in its head- The UMBC Women’s Center strives quarters, room 226 in the Retriever to provide a safe place for women to ask Activities Center. The day’s goal was to questions, seek help or information, help women improve their body images pray or meditate, or simply talk with and celebrate their natural beauty. people with similar problems. Men are Among the activities were face and welcome as long as they respect body painting, hand massage, and an art women’s experiences and potential. project dealing with body image. Open The event was sponsored by the discussion was encouraged. Topics National Organization for Women, who included self-esteem and the effect of has encouraged national participation in the media on women’s self-image. this event since 1999. “Slowly,” says Sheila, a sophomore, “I am learning to love everything about my - Rachel Bender Page 10 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS October 21, 2003

TIPS FROM THE FITNESS GURUCarbo this, Carbo that, Carbo what?

health problems are associated with overeat- ing mode by activating the formation of OLUSEGUN ARANMOLATE ing or overindulging, which includes obesity, enzymes that lead to elevated levels of “bad” Retriever Weekly Staff Writer diabetics, hypertension and heart disease, just cholesterol and triglycerides. Also eating to mention a few. Accordingly, if we eat more fructose results in lower insulin and leptin Carbs, or carbohydrates, a commonly food than is required, excess will be stored hormonal levels in the body, and this could used word in the everyday vocabulary of away as fat for later use. lead to weigh gain because both hormones are many dieters, has gained a negative reputa- Many dieters and nutritionists believe involved in appetite control. High-fiber car- tion over the years. Most of us have heard or that different types of carbohydrates present in bohydrates, which are abundant in vegeta- read about dieters condemning carbohy- our food are actually responsible for most of bles, are not digestible by human beings, drates claiming that they are a reason for our weight gain. Does this mean that there are because we lack the digestive enzyme to weight gain. The Atkins diet is a perfect “good” and “bad” carbohydrates? Yes, differ- digest its main composition, cellulose, which example of this. It seems like condemning ent carbohydrates differ in their nutritional is a polysaccharide (contains thousands of carbohydrates is one of the latest trends in values and thus some are better than others. sugar molecules). our society and seems to be spreading rapid- Here, I will answer some frequently asked According to Ron Kennedy, M.D., ly. But it is so unfortunate that many people questions about the concept of “good” and Santa Rosa, California “high-fiber (high- do not know a thing about carbohydrates. “bad” carbohydrates. cellulose) vegetable foods are the health- So, what are carbohydrates and what iest choices for human nutrition, and are their functions in the human body? 1. Which is better for the body, intake of these foods is associated with Carbohydrates are basically biochemical simple or complex carbohydrates? lowered incidences of hypertension, can- compunds that have a general molecular for- cer, arthritis, diabetes, etc.” Foods rich in blood glucose levels and an increase in mula of CH2O, and are vital to biological insulin levels, which activates an In general, we need more complex carbo- high-fiber include lettuce, cucumbers, functions in animals, especially in the provi- spinach and broccoli. Low-fiber in con- enzyme, glycogen synthase, which sion of energy. These compounds are found hydrates than simple carbohydrates, because then converts glucose into glycogen they contain more fiber, nutrients, and miner- trast are low in cellulose but high in in many common and popular food products starch, which is another polysaccharide and then stores it in respective places. around us. There are two basic forms of car- als, which are all very essential for proper Unfortunately, most of the simple sug- health conditions. Simple sugars, on the other of sugar: examples include foods like bohydrates: simple carbohydrates and com- bananas, tomatoes, cereals, potatoes, ars consumed by many of us are highly plex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates hand, are less complex and are already very refined and lack nutritional facts. close to glucose, the digested form of carbo- rice, and grains (bread and pasta). are also known as Monosaccharides or Vegetables, potatoes, pasta and other less These sugars simply increase blood Disaccharides, and this basically means that hydrates. They quickly increase the blood levels, insulin production, and fat stor- sugar, disrupting the blood sugar level, wheat products are very healthy forms of they are composed of one or two sugar carbohydrates, but should be eaten more age, causing a drastic reduction in (CH2O) molecules. Simple sugars are dis- increasing sugar craving, overindulging, and blood sugar shortly after consumption. chances of fat storage. often in moderation. Cookies, cakes, ice- tinctive by their sweet taste and are com- creams, and other high sugar victuals, It should be known that low blood monly found in fruits. Complex sugars, on should be eaten in smaller amounts. sugar causes sugar cravings and hunger the other hand, are known as polysaccha- 2. Are certain complex carbohy- sensations, making you eat more than rides, and are also composed of sugar mole- drates better than others? 3. What happens when I con- required. Complex carbohydrates, on the cules, but differ in number and complexity sume carbohydrates and how is (usually composed of many sugar mole- Yes, foods that are less processed are other hand, have a low glycemic index, cules). They are not as sweet as the simple usually healthier than processed foods. For it metabolized in the body? so they are slowly digested in the body, sugars, but are usually very pleasant to the example, I am sure most of us have heard resulting in a more stable blood sugar taste buds. about high fructose corn syrup, as this com- When carbohydrates are consumed, level and a less likelihood to gorge. So why all the fuss about carbohydrates pound is present in abundant amounts in they are metabolized from complex Please do not be fooled by bleached and why are many dieters always condemn- many processed foods. It is a very cheap form structures into glucose, which is the sim- white-flour foods, such as white bread, ing the consumption of carbohydrates? The of sugar made from modified corn starch. It is plest sugar form. Glucose is readily used burger buns, donuts and other white sudden criticism of carbohydrates is mainly believed by many scientists, to be very fatten- by our bodies, for energy to power our flour munchies; they have a high sim- due to the excessive abuse of this food sub- ing and addictive. Unlike glucose, fructose is essential life sustaining functions, with ple glucose content and will have the stance by many individuals. almost entirely metabolized in the liver. excess readily stored as glycogen and same effects as simple sugars. Humans are designed to store excess When fructose reaches the liver, says Dr. fat. Simple sugars are usually very I hope this article has increased energy derived from food for those long William J. Whelan, a biochemist at the similar in structure to glucose and have a your awareness of carbohydrates and days of starvation and famine. The major University Of Miami School Of Medicine, high glycemic index or high simple glu- their effects in the body. Check back energy storage is in the form of fat deposits “the liver goes bananas and stops everything cose content. Consequently, they are for more health information from this in the body, and this is troubling to many else to metabolize the fructose.” The presence break down faster in the body into glu- bi-weekly column. individuals. It is well known that various of fructose propels the liver into a fat-promot- cose. This results in an increase of the

Get the 411 on SGA Senate Candidates WRITE from SGA CANDIDATES, page 8 Linda Thompson I’d like to focus on the experience and concerns of new students, particular- What are your qualifications? Why do you want to run for ly in areas that will affect those of us still office? here four years down the road. I also In regards to previous leadership want to focus on the concerns of resident FOR and representative experience I am a students and ways that we can make the I want to run for office because I feel on-campus experience a great one. former Class President, SGA Vice- that by getting involved with SGA, I will President, and Drum Major, I was voted be able to help make decisions that will What are your qualifications? Governor of Maryland Boy’s State in positively impact the entire student body. NEWS 1999 and was nominated by I feel that by being actively involved, I Representative Cardin in 2000 to both can make a difference and have my time I’m a new student on campus, but the United States Naval Academy and here mean something. I’ve gotten involved with RSA and have the United States Air Force Academy. I begun to learn how things work. I don’t am an experienced leader who would What is your platform? What go home on the weekends so I know what enjoy the challenge of representing our UMBC is like then. I’ve never been diverse student body. do you hope to accomplish if involved with a student government x51260 you win? before but I’m a quick learner and I’m willing to get involved. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 11

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Chivalry and Feminism: Good ideas gone bad 17

What do you think of doubling college tuition? 14 Opinion New Monopoly game is ghetto fabulous 13 Can We Reach an Understanding?

Letters to the Editor Walking outside on a crisp October day makes a UMBC student realize that it is finally Fall, season of midterms and long essays, and Letters to the Editor must be typed or written legibly and include the author’s name and telephone number. season of change; namely, the transition from warm days to periods of The author’s name may be withheld upon request. Letters must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday and may not bitterly cold breezes and a lack of foliage. While it is very apparent exceed 400 words. Letters should be e-mailed to [email protected]. that the temperature outside has decreased, temperatures inside stay nice and toasty…which proves disastrous for those who are warmly Correction: Last week’s cover photo of The Strokes in concert at the RAC was mistakenly attributed to dressed. A constant shedding and donning of clothing is required, Anita Field. The photo was actually taken by Sun Hashmi. Sorry Sun! which translates to a need to find a place to stuff sweaters and hood- ies. “The end result?” you ask. Someone invariably forgets a piece of Writing Center Rights shed clothing, comes back after remembering, and realizes that it is gone. The sweater is gone, the student is freezing, and the populace In response to Ms. Kern’s letter last week (“Writing Center Wrongs,” 10/14/03) regarding the LRC article generally starts to whine and moan, albeit sleepily. written by Reshma Desai, I have a few things to point out. Firstly, Ms. Kern seems convinced that Ms. Desai Darn. A solution that seems very poignant would be to moderate attacked and mis-represented the LRC and all its forces with the piece she wrote for the Retriever. Having read the temperature of the facilities when cold weather strikes. It needs the article mentioned, I see no negative criticism in it whatsoever. Rather, it seems to put forth nothing but praise not be 80 degrees inside when it is 40 outside, since everyone with for UMBC’s Learning Resource Center and all the facilities it offers. half a cerebrum realized that they needed to dress up a bit, and those Ms. Kern expresses ‘dismay at the gross inaccuracies printed in this piece’, but try as I might, I see nothing who didn’t should just grin and bear their own stupidity. Not only that, to warrant the caustic response this article received. Kelly Kern insists that the English tutors at the LRC do not but guess what? It saves on heating, and prevents sleepy students’ ‘sit down with students and proof-read the papers’, but that they ‘look for a paper’s content, organization and heads from drooping. Cooler classrooms year-round are the way to go. cohesion, in addition to numerous other aspects of writing’. Umm... a one-word definition of that is proof-read- ing. I’m sorry if Ms. Kern thinks that that is ‘too easy a job’ and that we should ‘give the tutors who work here more credit’. Quite honestly, I don’t know what to say, since this IS what the Writing Center helps students with. Take Back The Theater! Then she gets upset about the statement that the Writing Center helps people with ‘whatever English papers a student has to write’. Believe me, I’ll probably be the first to start dancing in the streets with joy the day the Sitting to stage left following the play intently, the multiple levels Writing Center starts offering to proof-read (that’s right, PROOF-READ) my Foreign Language papers, but until of wit and humor strike deeply - much like the wit and humor of the then, I guess we’re all going to have to be satisfied with English. Yes, you can go to the LRC for help with your college students. The issues debated within the context of the play are Biology papers and resumes (I personally haven’t), but unless those are in Russian or something, they certainly the same as those debated during lunch, study groups, even the few fall under the English category. Why assume that the writer was referring to only English courses? free hours of those same students. Ms. Desai describes the tutors of the LRC as ‘friendly and knowledgeable’, yet Ms. Kern refuses to So gazing around the audience, watching people’s reactions, why acknowledge this and expands on the qualifications of UMBC’s tutors, complaining all the while in a MOST are there so few young people and so many old people? Assailed by the unfriendly way. antiquated smell of old people, the feeling of regret ensues. Theatre is Granted, the sentence about ‘pot-luck dinners’ seemed out of context, but it did not, in my opinion, insinu- a dramatic experience; it requires so much passion and energy, not only ate a lack of tutoring competence whatsoever. to perform, but to watch. As intelligent sharp-minded college students, I don’t know if Ms. Desai visited the LRC to research her article, but it includes all major services of the we should be the ones packing the audience. Center, which is what’s important. Watching George Bernard Shaw’s Misalliance, as put on by Center Stage, there are a million things to catch that can’t be under- Shruti Kashyap stood from the book. There is laughter, there is gasping, and most of all, there is enjoyment. College students need to rise up and claim what should be ours, make and the theater what it deserves to be, a hip and see LETTERS, page 16 happening thing to do. It already is - most of you just don’t know it yet.

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“Is marriage for heterosexuals only?”

If two consenting adults are in love dren that even a genuinely loving measure as marriage. and willing to be committed for life homosexual union cannot imitate. Jimmy Koebel, Sophomore Marriage is not for heterosexuals to each other, they should be allowed Leonard Wathen, Senior only. The true definition of marriage to marry. Laws against same-sex mar- Marriage is an intimate or close union is a union between to things, which riages are similar to the repealed laws From a gay perspective, the GLBT between two people who love one means marriage cannot be only for against interracial marriages. community shouldn’t force society to another. People should be able to marry heterosexual men and women. Eric Grollman, Freshman accept GLBT marriages. However, who they love, no matter gender. Homosexuality is not a choice, so it the government should recognize the Jill Waters is not ethical to deny a person some- Absolutely, yes. While I respect the union between two GLBT people, thing just because of some character- right to choose an “alternate calling it a civil union. A civil union We cannot force religious institutions to istic that is uncontrollable. lifestyle”, men and women were cre- should guarantee the same rights accept homosexual marriage (some still Bill Moriarty, Sophomore ated “to multiply and replenish the granted to heterosexual marriages don’t accept interracial marriages, earth.” Happy, stable marriages are and be used for political reasons, not either). However, there is no logical Who am I to say who can and can not the basis for rearing children where religious. reason that homosexual unions should get married? they can see how men and women can Eric Bah be denied the same legal protection and Erick Pember, Sophomore complement each other both physi- benefits granted to heterosexual unions. cally and emotionally. People assume that by accepting David Riley Verity Rowell, Senior homosexual marriage, we must even- tually accept pedophilia, incest, and Marriage is the union of two people polygamy. A homosexual relationship who are committed to loving each isn’t sexual power over a person who other for the rest of their lives. Who is doesn’t or may not consent. Marriage This Week’s to decide that only heterosexuals are is multifaceted, and we focus too capable of making that commitment? much on sexuality and not enough on Love is a universal feeling that disre- commitment (and homosexuals aren’t gards gender, and nobody should be innately promiscuous). “Is the U.S. effort in Iraq denied the right to love. Ayrea Oneal, Junior Christine Golub, Freshman worth $87 billion?” Yes, marriage is for heterosexuals Ever notice that connectors at the only. Individuals choosing to lead a All members of the UMBC community are encouraged to respond to the Question hardware store require a male end and deviant lifestyle should not have the of the Week to be published in “The Buzz” section in next week’s issue. Responses a female end to work properly? Not a right to impose on such an estab- should be under 50 words, sent either by email to [email protected] or by AIM to coincidence. The spousal union lished practice, but, should instead trwbuzz. Deadline for submission is Friday at 10pm. Responses may be selected for between male and female persons dis- enter a deviant union with one anoth- publication based on originality, clarity, and depth of thought. plays a natural sexual complementar- er. This union should be neither legal- ity ordered to the procreation of chil- ly recognized, nor held to the same Point Counterpoint Having a Ball at UMBC’s Homecoming Dance Homecoming Dance is a Slap in the Face would be a waste not to go, with the ELLIOT GERLACH Homecoming committee working so hard for All Institutions of Higher Education to make it a special event for all of us. occasion will be drawn from the coffers of a Nostalgia is a great thing to get lost in, “[We’ve] got a whole bunch of fun SAFIYA MOJERIE university in the midst of a financial crisis. and Homecoming is a prime example of a activities planned,” says Homecoming Where are the priorities, people? While it relic from the “good old days.” committee member Tiffany Winterling, 19. This year’s Homecoming Ball—to be may seem that this Homecoming Dance is I’ve only been in college a little while, “It’ll be great to get…people together all presumably filled with much festivity and just an opportunity for people to “get and already I’m tired of trying to be an dressed up, dancing and having fun.” merrymaking—is right around the corner together and have a good time,” the afore- adult. Despite all the new freedom, there is So really, for an unfortunate academic and cultural said mode of accomplishing such a social also all this responsibility—paying bills, there’s no reason community. Given the inevitability of the feat is bitingly sub-par, or shall one say getting things done on time, doing laundry, to say occurrence of this event, one must at intellectually jejune, for a U.S. News “Hot and even finding good food—that is mak- Homecoming is least take time to comment in utter School.” While this article does not con- ing me long for the freewheeling days of something we lament on how odd and inappro- demn the organization of university-level high school. should think of priate it seems for “An Honors dances in general, it does not approve of the The Retriever Ball on Friday, October as childish. University in Maryland,” or any administrative support of functions 24 is the perfect time to remember those Along with all institution of higher education, to absolutely devoid of any noteworthy cause. days, while enjoying our lives away from the opportuni- endorse a social event character- If the university, specifically the home. ties to show ized by people bumbling around a Student Events Board, wishes to hold a It’s not silly, and we certainly haven’t school pride dance floor in overpriced rags function for the enjoyment of an academic outgrown it. To say such a thing is to deny that week, we while sipping on cocktails of various and cultural community, there are better ourselves fun times. It’s a sad thing to hear have been given a substances commonly referred to as fruit alternatives for doing such than one that people say that the Homecoming Dance is great opportunity to dance punch. This event that comes along with an generates the health risks, expenses, and only a “high school” thing, as if suddenly the night away, UMBC style. assortment of non-alcoholic beverages will pomp that accompany a mere homecoming we’ve become too cool for it. feature a Royal Court consisting of a host of dance. How can you be too cool to dress up a Elliot Gerlach is the assistant business regal UMBC- affiliated girls and boys. little and go out with a bunch of friends to manager for The Retriever Weekly. He can What should disturb the mentally and Safiya Mojerie is a staff writer for The play around, especially if it’s right on cam- be reached for comment at emotionally mature individual even more is Retriever Weekly. She can be reached for pus in the UC Ballroom? And it really [email protected]. that the funding for this thoroughly juvenile comment at [email protected]. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 13 Ghettopoly: A Mere Game of Capitalism or Racism? shoe, battleship, and car; their ghetto-rific types not as a means to degrade, GRANT HUANG replacements include the pimp, ho, but as a medium to bring [people] machine gun, bag of crack, and marijuana together in laughter… If we can’t Pennsylvanian entrepreneur David leaf. It’s all completely over-the-top and laugh at ourselves... we’ll continue Chang has put a new spin on the Parker customers seem to agree, leaving com- to live in blame and bitterness.” Brothers’ classic real-estate trading game ments on Chang’s website like, “Thought Meanwhile Chang is weather- Monopoly. Blithely titled “Ghettopoly,” the this was a joke at first! This is the best ing a storm of growing legal pro- colorful game box reads “Stolen Property game I own! It’s the shiznat! Total bling!” portions as Yahoo.com, whose Fencing Game. Ages 13-adult. For 2-7 and “Ghettopoly is the bomb… I like to get servers power his website and playas.” Classic Monopoly landmarks such into the game by busting open a 40 and online order-taking services, shut as the Boardwalk and Reading Railroad smokin’ some bud.” down Ghettopoly.com by force, have had their positions on the game board Indeed, the game has proven enor- citing a violation of its Store usurped by Cheap Trick Avenue and mously popular, largely as a result of pub- Merchant Service Agreement. Hernando’s Chop Shop. The Parker licity gained from the recent controversy Chang was outraged, noting that Brothers’ original venerable Monopoly surrounding it. While the majority of sales he had been selling the game for mascot, the dapper, mustachioed, rich are made directly from Chang’s website over six months and Yahoo had Uncle Pennybags, has been replaced with a www.ghettopoly.com, Philadelphia-based taken no action towards him until tremendously muscular, thuggish African- clothing chain Urban Outfitters recently after Ghettopoly made headlines American sporting a red do-rag, shades, became a retailer, stocking copies of the and was protested against. and a gold tooth, toting a submachine gun game in its stores. Black leaders in the Ghettopoly.com is back online after Chang Chang if he does not immediately stop sell- in one hand and a 40 oz. in the other. Philadelphia area were outraged and staged apparently changed web hosts, although his ing the game.” Instead of the famous “Community Chest” a protest in front of Urban Outfitter’s cor- troubles are not over as Hasbro Interactive, Whatever the outcome may be, cards, Ghettopoly has the “Ghetto Stash,” porate office in the city. the company that now owns the Monopoly Chang’s primarily one-man operation has containing such gems as a card reading “There’s no way [this] game could be trademark, is threatening a lawsuit against sold more than 15,000 copies of the game “You got yo whole neighborhood addicted taken in any other way other than that this Ghettopoly. just in the last few months alone. No matter to crack. Collect $50 from each playa.” man had racist intent in marketing it,” said “We want to make it clear that Hasbro what his critics say, Chang’s game is a The game is frankly hilarious, and Rev. Glenn Wilson, pastor of Enon has absolutely no connection to the repre- boldly original update to the good, clean, everything about it, from the graffiti-style Tabernacle Baptist Church. hensible Ghettopoly game,” said Frank politically correct fun that was Monopoly. title font to the cartoonish, hysterically Although David Chang did not Bifulco, President of Hasbro’s U.S. Games exaggerated graphics featured on the board respond to emails or phone calls from the division. “Mr. Chang’s game violates our Grant Huang is a staff writer for The and cards, screams “spoof.” Gone are the Associated Press, MSNBC.com quotes him Monopoly game intellectual property rights Retriever Weekly. He can be reached for celebrated original game pieces like the as saying “[Ghettopoly] draws on stereo- and Hasbro plans to bring suit against Mr. comment at [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad Who is the Sexiest Person Alive? photos by Stephanie Potter

Lindsay Prather, 20 Junior, History Mark Maydak, 20 “Brad Pitt” Junior, Math Nathan Black, 20 “Richard Simmons.” Junior, Geography/Financial Economics “Natalie Portman.”

Christina Puhl, 18 Freshman, Chemical Engineering “Ed Norton.”

Danielle Bullock, 20 Junior, Nursing “My boyfriend; not only in appearance, but in personality as well.” Page 14 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION October 21, 2003 Here We Go Again: Low Student Political Participation Means More Expensive Higher Education for the Future

the IMF and direct it towards the Board of gesting that we riot or KYRA WILSON Regents and the Ehrlich administration. anything of that Apparently people like Hug just don’t get nature, but I do sug- The Board of Regents of Maryland it: higher-education is expensive enough, gest we get some peti- cordially invites you to pay double for and doubling the costs is not acceptable. tions going, some your state education within the next five Since we students and/or our parents peaceful rallies years, and in the mean time, pay gradual write the check for our education, we maybe, some letter increases. They ask that you do so without don’t have to be civil. We, the students, writing or some so much as a tiny bit of protest. Don’t should be making as much noise and phone calls. We have bother to RSVP. protest as we can. How angry are you? to let them know that You guys did get the memo, didn’t Not angry yet? Well, think about it this we are aware, and we you? way: are unhappy. We have It seems that no one did except for “I don’t think most students realize worked so hard to get The Retriever Weekly and my history pro- this: the state of Maryland pays more for here, bringing with us fessor. After giving a ten minute lecture your education than you do. And still the the hopes and dreams on the tuition increase plan, my professor tuition is high—the seventh highest state of our families and looks up at 200 uninterested, blank stares tuition in the nation,” says Dr. Terry communities as well and asks “Well, what are you going to do Bouton, Professor of History here at as ourselves. Are we Lakin Jones / Retriever Weekly Staff about it?” He is answered with silence. UMBC. going to let financial Political Pickpockets: UMBC student feels the tuition Well, that got me thinking. What are If that didn’t get your attention, how goals by men who, in crunch we going to do about it? The Retriever about the fact that “if the cuts and freezes my opinion, don’t Weekly has been reporting on this issue continue, expect larger class sizes, fewer care about us or this state, take that away the Board of Regents. Let’s get a bit cre- for weeks, yet no one is angry. Do you class offerings, and more courses taught from you? How come we have so much ative here. Remember, we are dealing need permission? Well here it is: get by part-timers rather than full-time facul- conviction that we can write “stop this with an older generation here, so let’s angry. Get angry that some guy wants to ty.” That means that if you don’t want war” and other such messages all over expand our vocabulary beyond the usual make you pay even more money to go to your 400 level classes taught by TAs and this campus, but we can’t say “no” when four-letter words. a state school. Get angry that our educa- your 300 level classes at 9:00 pm with they want to use us to solve the state’s fis- Look, being aware of the issues tion has become the scapegoat for our 300 students attending, you might want to cal problems? around that effect you is half the battle. state’s economic problems. Get angry pay a bit of attention to the news. So are you asking yourself what you Currently, we students and our apathy are about the fact that these higher-ups don’t It is quite disturbing that no one has are going to do? Dr. Bouton suggests not only losing the battle, but losing the expect us to do anything to stop it. taken action on this issue. Where are the more than one wave of emails. Not the war. As college students, we are capable College Democrats, the College silly generic forms, but real, personal of gaining a phenomenal amount of atten- Republicans, the SGA? Where is all the emails. If you can send a five-page email Kyra Wilson is a staff writer for The tion and making a lot of noise. Take all activism that is supposed to be so indige- to your friend at another college, you can Retriever Weekly. She can be reached for that anger that some direct at Bush and nous on a college campus? I am not sug- write a paragraph of productive anger to comment at [email protected].

Massachusetts’s Got Smarts, New Mexico…Tries, and the Great State of Maryland Ain’t As Dumb No More

last year to one, replacing Connecticut as pseudo-official “not quite as smart” list- Texas, previously ranking 16, has plum- MARY KATE BUKOWSKI top dog smarts-wise. And keep on keep- ing, as well as that of the lowest of the meted 18 positions. Oregon, Colorado, ing on, Vermont. You can make it. New Englanders. And Alaska’s there, too. Kentucky, and Oklahoma seem to have Fifty states: some smart, some not, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana, Mediocrity runs deep in the soil of also lost some of their public school intel- but all of them definitely states. Based on Wyoming and Kansas rank 11-15. numbers 31-40. These states include ligence spark, falling nine, eight, nine, various criteria—including reading and Meanwhile, Rhode Island, Virginia, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and seven points, respectively. math proficiency levels, drop-out rates, Maryland, Delaware and Finally, we get to the class size, graduation rates, expenditures, Michigan round out the top dregs. These are the states we and more—public school systems across 20. are really curious about. They the country were evaluated in a survey by Maryland comes in at include South Carolina, Morgan Quinto Press for the second con- 18, with a not-so-shabby Tennessee, Hawaii, California, secutive year. The results are in for the increase of 12 from its pre- Arizona, Alabama, Louisiana, 2003-2004 Education State Ranking vious rank of 30 for 2002- Mississippi, Nevada and last- which, according to Netscape.com, lists 2003. Its newest position ly, New Mexico to round out the states in order from smartest to dumb- allows for pride and brag- 41-50 in our great union. est. ging, especially as far as Noble New Mexico tried All 50 of ‘em have been divided into Delaware, Michigan, and its best, but landed dead last five or six bite-sized, manageable chunks about 30 or so other states for the second year in a row. of ten states, beginning with the highest are concerned. The neigh- But the silver lining in this set ranked (that means starting with the boring land of no sales tax is the option for a new Nevada smartest.) The top five are Massachusetts, did however have success motto: “We’re not the dumb- Vermont, Connecticut, Montana and New of its own, managing to est!” Or, “Hey, at least it’s not Jersey. They are followed by Maine, pull in the greatest New Mexico!” Pennsylvania, at number eight (tie, so improvement of any other So there it is, all of cute)Wisconsin, Iowa and New York at state by jumping up 24 America ranked by smarts for number ten. places since last year. all of America to see—the No, there is no number nine— Populating the land of truest measure of intelligence Wisconsin and Iowa tied, remember? It not-quite-there, at number under which lives should be was cute? I wonder, though, if a tie had 21-30, are North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, lived and children should be raised. not been specified, would states 40-50 North Dakota, Utah, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Florida. rush to the nearest atlas store to check out Illinois, Missouri, West Virginia, and For those concerned citizens who Mary Kate Bukowski is the assistant Iowa’s newest attraction, Wisconsin? Idaho. have kept up on states’ rankings since last opinion editor for The Retriever Weekly. Other than that, good work to New Hampshire just misses the top year, you may at this point understand- She can be reached for comment at Massachusetts for moving from slot seven half of the states—awarding itself the first ably be obliged to utter a “whoa, Nelly.” [email protected]. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY ADVERTISEMENT Page 15 Page 16 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY October 21, 2003 Letters to the Editor from LETTERS, page 11 Job Fairs Are Not Fair

Aim a former student from UMBC. I attended there from September 1998 to May of 2002. I graduated in May of 2003 with a degree in digital imaging. Sadly, Aim not working in the digital imaging industry right now, Aim in the Navy serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and are hoping towards striking for the raftsman/Illustrator rate. I studied my craft hard and worked hard in my field. I mastered the use of such programs as Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Final Cut Pro, Abobe Premier, Flash to name but a few. The reason why Aim not working in my field right now can be attributed to the lackadaisical attidute of the counselors in the career development center. Rarely were there any employers repre- senting the digital imaging industry. Many could not afford to come to UMBC because the university charges all employers to come onto campus for the table, the room and the food. Moreover, after talking with the career counselors, many of them didn’t have a clue on how to go about contacting employers in the digital imaging field, something which they should know how to do as career counselors. Furthermore, UMBC also hosts what they call their multi-ethnic job fairs, so that employers can hire people by their race, sex, national origin, or religion in order to ‘diversify’ their businesses, something which is in direct violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which forbids hiring anyone based on that criteria. I wanted to work in my field. I wanted a chance to prove myself, and yet, simply because I was born white and a male, I am being punished because of what happened in the ancient past, some- thing I nor my family had nothing to do with. Today, we’re definally not a society that guar- antees equal opportunity when employers want to hire a certain group of people based on who can provide diversity to the workplace. The best qualified person should get the job, not because of their race or any other factor. Simply by way that UMBC is in violation of the 1964 Civil Rights Act for hosting these job fairs is something that the staff of the Retriever should have taken issue with even if they agree with that policy, its hurting and has hurt other people. Two wrongs doesn’t make a right. UMBC should follow the law and stop hosting these illegal and immoral reverse discrimination job fairs. The Retriever should take a righteous stand against these multi-ethnic job fairs until they stop them.

Christopher Krieg Class of 2003 USS Theodore Roosevelt FPO AE 09599-2871 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION Page 17 Politics and World Hunger: Chivalry or Just Common GMF is Not the OnlyAnswer Courtesy?An In-Depth Look

whole of the world population’s basic LIDIYA MISHCHENKO needs for food, drinking water, educa- into the Past and Present tion and medical care could be covered began to accept the idea that women are World hunger is a gripping and pow- by a levy of less than 4% on the accu- MATT WATKIS generally self-sufficient, some of them erful issue these days. The statistics are mulated wealth of the 225 largest for- went so far as to conclude that no one was horrifying. According to an online article tunes.” I was lucky enough to see Dave deserving of such courtesies. Men are by Ignacio Ramonet, (http://mondedip- But in today’s world, hunger is a Chappelle live at the RAC last year. I’ve typically socialized to assume that other lo.com) almost three billion people live political weapon; it is a strategy. Sylvie seen his TV specials, and I think they get men will not need or want the help. on less than two dollars a day, and Brunel theorizes that governments of so much applause and fanfare because so Sophomore Ellen Kuhn believes that though food products are now more developing countries are starving their many people can connect with what he chivalrous values “are not being passed abundant than ever, 30 million people own populations to receive money from says. He did one routine on men and on to the next generation”. die each year from hunger. “Of the four media coverage and international sym- women in his show Killin’ Them Softly, I held a door for a girl I met recently, billion people living in developing coun- pathy, comprised of immense amounts where he said, “Chivalry is dead.” This who was carrying a very bulky laundry tries, almost a third have no drinking of money and food. For example, in got a lot of cheers from the women, until bag to our dorm on a Sunday night. As we water,” says Ramonet. “A fifth of all Sierra Leone, the men of the he finished the line by adding, “And stepped into the Erickson lobby, I was children receive an insufficient intake of Revolutionary United Front (RUF) have women killed it.” That’s when the men curious enough to ask her if she gets that calories or protein. And two billion peo- been systematically chopping off the started to cheer and shout in agreement, sort of assistance frequently. She quietly ple—a third of the human race—are suf- hands of people who attempt to cultivate and in the last few months I’ve begun to admitted that it was definitely a rarity. fering from anemia.” their own land. Unfortunately for scien- understand why they might feel that way. Does that have to be the One of the solutions to world hunger tists, climate is not a major factor in When most people think about the case, in most situa- offered by scientists is genetically-modi- large famines. Amartya Sen, a Nobel concept of chivalry today, they might tions? One of my fied food (GMF). This new possibility Prize winner for economics, asserted envision men rudely or intrusively insist- friends told me for helping developing countries offers that “no substantial famine has even ing upon opening doors, paying for bills, that I can’t hope of genetically enabled crops that occurred in any independent and demo- and lifting heavy objects so that women say anything can resist drought, grow in less fertile cratic country with a relatively free won’t have to do so as frequently. bad about soil, and produce twice the yield of reg- press,” and that government policies are This is an unfair misrepresentation to other peo- ular specimens. the true causes of most famines. make; chivalry is traditionally defined as ple, in a tone Concern for the underprivileged is a Dr. Samuel Gregg agrees and states a code of honor and social conduct that which sug- significant pillar of the Christian dogma, that there is no reason people should be was practiced by most men in medieval gested and this is precisely why the Vatican is starving today, with or without GMF. European societies. It reminded them to s h e Hunger is chiefly a result of the absence be humble, courteous (to everyone), hon- of property rights, strong law enforce- est, and courageous. A chivalrous man ment, and free trade. Without private may have assumed that women could not property, there is no incentive to grow do many of the things that were within his food; without the strength of law, there own abilities, but women of the day were is no protection for the food already not given many opportunities to prove grown; and without free trade, poor him wrong. countries cannot compete with subsi- In recent years, the balances dized American and European produc- between the sexes have been demon- ers. strated countless times, and the tire- Millions have died in North Korea less efforts of the early feminist because of collectivist policies enforced movement have made more of on the land. The citizens of Zimbabwe those opportunities available are starving right now because of where none previously Mugabe’s attempt to undermine the existed. There are currently producing a statement about property rights of white farmers and the ironic connections the GMF, endorsing such products. Dr. corruption present in his law enforce- between femi- Samuel Gregg asserts that according to ment policies. nism and Christian doctrine “the created world Though GMF might be part of the chivalry: they exists to be used, in accordance with the solution to world hunger, we should face were initially natural law, by humans” and that GMF the harsh realities of politics and the understood to be beneficial and worth- was quite surprised by the pattern. If production does “good” and avoids artificial causes of hunger prevalent all while to their respective societies. you’ve ever walked behind me as I pass “evil” because there has been no scien- over the globe. Unless we learn to rec- Popular opinion seems to denounce both through a door, you know that I’ll proba- tific evidence suggesting that it is likely ognize the actual causes of famine pres- of them today, because of the emergence bly have the time to hold it open for you. to harm people or the environment ent throughout the world, we cannot of definitions that don’t match the moti- I’ve returned back to my dorm with lots (http://www.techcentralstation.com). begin to realistically address the issue. I vations behind the original ideas. of supplies on some weekends, and that Among Catholics, opposition to GMF is don’t have the answer to this problem, Quite a lot has changed since those might mean I can’t even press an auto- largely vague and not strongly based on but knowing the cause is a step in the years, especially in American culture. I matic opener button with a free hand. scientific arguments. right direction. can easily see that most women are on That’s why I am happy to extend the What seems to be missing from both level footing with men, as far as their courtesy to others in need: the favor is sides of the argument in the Vatican is Lidiya Mishchenko is a staff writer individual abilities are concerned. That more likely to be returned by someone the real cause of hunger, which is large- for The Retriever Weekly. She can be sort of balance is certainly not going to who is treated well by me. I do these ly artificially produced. According to reached for comment at bother me. I’m sure that women and girls things because I recognize that most peo- Ramonet, “the UN calculates that the [email protected]. open doors for themselves billions of ple do appreciate the gestures, and I times every day, while they continue to believe that everyone deserves at least a run their own lives, pay (most of) their little bit of civil treatment. If others own bills, and fulfill far more of their own choose to scorn me for wanting to be desires than their grandmothers ever especially gracious around women, then I could. Of course, while the female experi- can thank them for letting me know that ence went through such a fast and radical their opinions are not worthy of my atten- transformation, the men of this country tion. I’m not going to stop for the sake of Write for Opinion made some adjustments to themselves, a third party—the women who get this too. treatment don’t take any issue with it, and Instead of looking out for chances to I think their’s are the opinions that matter assist others who are in genuine need of most. helping hands, many men today seem to be motivated primarily by their own Matt Watkis is a staff writer for The 51260 desires and needs, even to the point of Retriever Weekly. He can be reached for ignoring someone who could benefit from comment at [email protected]. their efforts. As more and more of them Page 18 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION October 21, 2003 Be Honest... What Do You Think About Food at UMBC?

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Costume Day It’s one week before Halloween. Get an extra day out UMBC of your costume and wear it today. Second Annual Phi Mu Charity Basketball Tournament 7-11 p.m.; Retreiver Activities Center Gymnasium Phi Mu Fraternity for Women is hosting its second annu- omecoming al three-on-three charity basketball tournament and The Power of Pride everyone is encouraged to participate. The team with H the most skill and determination will be awarded a first place prize, so be sure to bring your “A” game! All pro- October 20 - 26, 2003 ceeds will be given to The Children’s Miracle Network. Friday Night Ice Hockey Homecoming Highlights UMBC Retrievers vs. Georgetown Hoyas 8:15 p.m.; Piney Orchard Ice Rink Watch the Retrievers take on the Hoyas in a show- case of the areas best intercollegiate club ice hockey MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 competition; official practice facility of the Washington Pajama Day UMBC Black and Gold Day Capitals and home of the UMBC Retrievers! Just 15 Everyone dreads Mondays, the beginning of the All students, faculty and staff must show your school minutes from the UMBC campus; students will be school/work week. Make things a little easier on pride by wearing black and gold all day; as an extra able to take a free shuttle from the Retriever Activities yourself today by wearing your PJ’s to campus!!!! bonus you’ll be eligible for special discounts at the Center. Admission is free for UMBC students with UMBC Bookstore 20 percent off items at the Pro their ID. For information, contact 410-455-6883 or Women’s Soccer vs. Navy Shop and discounts with Wood Food Service. Help check www.umbc.edu/sportclubs. 2 p.m.; UMBC Soccer Pitch turn our campus black and gold! Root for the Retrievers as they tangle with the Mids in Retriever Ball an early afternoon showdown. Get free popcorn, too! UMBC Bookstore 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; University Center Ballroom To celebrate Homecoming the UMBC Bookstore is This elegant and fun event offers great food and a night Homecoming Kick-Off Dodgeball Tournament offering a 20 percent discount on all UMBC logo of dancing. Dress up, have your picture taken by our pho- 3 p.m.; Retriever Activities Center apparel and merchandise to students who show their tographer and show UMBC students how you shine. Grab your friends, floor/hall mates or classmates and school spirit on October 22 by wearing black and participate in UMBC’s first ever Dodgeball gold. Returning alumni can find a coupon in their reg- Tournament. That’s right, dodge ball! Tourney begins istration packets. The bookstore is open Monday SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 at 3 p.m.; be prepared by 2:30. There will be a men’s, through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 UMBC Students Go ‘Into the Streets’ coed and women’s division. For information, contact a.m. to 4 p.m. Between 8am-12pm (depending on the service proj- 410-455-2118. ect) Calling all UMBC students to serve our campus Wood Dining Services community and surrounding communities such as Men’s Soccer vs. Mt. St. Mary’s Coupons will be available for a 10 percent discount on Catonsville, Arbutus and Salvation Army. Service proj- 4 p.m.; UMBC Soccer Stadium meals purchased on Market Street, to all UMBC com- ects include a campus/Arbutus clean-up, staffing Come out and watch the Retrievers battle munity members who wear black and gold on Catonsville High School 5k race or providing food to a their archrivals. Wednesday, October 22, 2003. Check our Web site, shelter. Interested students should e-mail www.umbc.edu/umbcfood, for instructions on how [email protected] for more information. Sponsored SGA Parade and Barbecue to obtain your coupon. by the Office of Student Life, Resident Life and the 4-7 p.m.; Erickson Field Shriver Center. Support the student organizations and departments Homecoming Rally at UMBC as they display their school pride with their 1-2 p.m.; The Commons, Terrace Alumni Registration/Check-in Homecoming parade floats. This annual event is Come out, come out, wherever you are on campus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Commons always full of surprises as student groups compete Catch the Retriever Spirit with the pep band, dance Make your first stop at the alumni registration table to for the grand prize and earn a place in UMBC team and get some free stuff too! check-in and receive the updated schedule for the day. Homecoming history. After the parade, enjoy your Pick up special alumni-only gifts and coupons for dis- favorite BBQ foods at a tailgate, join in a game of vol- Women’s Field Hockey vs. Appalachian State counts at the UMBC Bookstore, Wood Dining Service, leyball or dance to great music. 7 p.m.; UMBC Stadium Retriever Activities Center and more. Enter to win Come out and support your Retrievers as they go some great prizes in the Homecoming 2003 raffle. head-to-head with the Mountaineers. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Men’s Soccer Alumni Game 10 a.m.; Stadium Practice Field UMBC Flashback Day THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Come watch UMBC soccer stars from yesteryear! Today we’re taking it back&way back. Dust off those Contact Anthony Adams, assistant coach at 410-455- once trendy outfits and sport them in style. Flag Day 5105 for more information. Show off the colors of your flag as creatively as pos- Homecoming Bench Press Challenge sible, while displaying the rich diversity that at UMBC. The Shriver Center Alumni Reception 3 p.m.; Retriever Activities Center, Court 3 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; The Shriver Center (corner of Center We’ve seen you working out; now it is time to see 5k Homecoming Run and Poplar Road) Reconnect with your classmates where you stand with the rest of UMBC. Prizes will Check-in: 2p.m.; Race: 3 p.m.; Retriever Activities and the Shriver Center. Program participants are wel- be awarded at different weight divisions and the tour- Center lobby come to join their fellow alumni and current program ney is open to men and women. For information, con- Enjoy a scenic 5k run around the beautiful UMBC staff for a continental breakfast. RSVP to Mark tact 410-455-2118 campus; you might even see some new construc- Terranova at [email protected]. tion. Prizes will be awarded to all participants so bring UMBC Campus Challenge a friend! For information, contact 410-455-2118. Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game 4:30-6:30 p.m.; The Commons, Main Street 11 a.m.; UMBC Stadium Battle it out and prove that you’re the Ultimate Campus Explosion Join UMBC women’s lacrosse alumni for the annual Retriever! The Campus Challenge will consist of a 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; University Center Ballroom alumni lacrosse game. Admission is free. To confirm variety of mental and physical tasks along with lots of This is UMBC’s very own talent show. Come be dis- your participation, RSVP to 410-455-2205 or surprises. Get your team together and sign up in the covered and enjoy the musical, dramatic, comedic [email protected] no later than October 15. SEB office, Commons 2B23. There will be lots of cool and wild talents of the UMBC student body. It is an prizes and most importantly, a chance to take home amazing show of talent! the distinguished Homecoming Cup! October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY ADVERTISEMENT Page 21

Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game Department of Visual Arts Alumni Reception UMBC Community Bull and Oyster Roast 12 p.m.; UMBC Stadium 2-4 p.m.; Center for Art and Visual Culture (formerly 5-10 p.m.; University Center, Ballroom Catch former Retriever lacrosse players as they face Fine Arts Gallery) Come and enjoy a DJ, dancing, door prizes, gaming off against this year’s squad in the annual UMBC Reconnect with Visual Arts faculty and fellow alumni wheel and great food provided by Atlantic Catering men’s lacrosse alumni game. Admission is free. To and see the current exhibition “White: Whiteness while socializing with UMBC friends, alumni, faculty confirm your participation, RSVP to 410-455-2205 or and Race in Contemporary Art.” This is the first exhi- and staff at this exciting event. Tickets are $25 and [email protected] no later than October 15. bition of art that explores race and racism from the space is limited; so be sure to get your tickets early! perspective of white people. Please rsvp to sgard- Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jim Citro at Softball Alumnae Game [email protected]. 410-455-3632, George Preisinger at 410-455-1105, 12 p.m.; Softball Diamond Geoff Rupert at 410-455-2118 or e-mail Softball alumnae, grab your bats and gloves and Department of Social Work [email protected]. come out for this year’s UMBC softball alumnae Second Annual Homecoming Celebration game. Admission is free. To confirm your participa- 2-4 p.m.; The Commons, Room 331 The Honors College 15th Anniversary Gala tion, RSVP to 410-455-2205 or [email protected] no All Social Work alumni are invited to join current stu- 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:15 p.m. Dinner; Albin O. Kuhn later than October 15. dents, staff, faculty and Dean Jesse Harris to Library & Gallery exchange news and celebrate the profession of Were you a member of the UMBC Honors Program UMBC Baseball Black social work. Bring your family and friends. All are wel- in the early years of the university? Have you partici- and Gold Intra-Squad Game come! RSVP to Carolyn Tice at 410-455-2863 or pated in the UMBC Honors College? If so, come cel- [email protected]. ebrate our 15th anniversary. Former directors, faculty 12 p.m.; Alumni Field and staff from both the Honors Program and Honors Check out this year’s UMBC baseball in their annual College will be at the Gala. Reconnect with them and fall intra-squad game. Admission is free. Contact AV Services classmates while you enjoy a wonderful dinner and John Jankuska at 410-455-2239 for more information. and Multimedia Center Reception panoramic view of the campus. $35 per person; cash 2-4 p.m.; Academic IV, Room 219 bar will be available. For information, contact the Reconnect with Victor, Joan, Tate, Bev, Paul, Steve, Men’s Soccer vs. Boston University Honors College at 410-455-3720 or Iris, Linda, Penny and others in the International 1 p.m.; UMBC Soccer Stadium [email protected]. Reservations are required. Show your school spirit and cheer on the Retrievers’ Media Center. We would love to see our former workers and their families during Homecoming - hope soccer team as they face new America East rival UMBC Faculty Chamber Ensemble Boston University. Tickets will be available for pur- you can make it. RSVP to [email protected]. 8 p.m.; Fine Arts Recital Hall chase at the game. Admission is free for UMBC stu- The faculty recital series presents the UMBC Faculty dents and children under 12, $3 for UMBC alumni and Office of Information Technology Chamber Ensemble, featuring clarinetist, flutist, vio- $5 general admission. Alumni Reception linist, cellist, oboist, guitarist and pianist. $7 general 2-4 p.m.; Information Technology/Engineering, admission, $3 seniors, free for students with a Men’s and Women’s Swimming Room 456 UMBC ID. For information, call 410-455-MUSC. and Diving vs. American Do the terms Erickson, Commons, Public Policy or 1 p.m.; Retriever Activities Center Natatorium IT/E draw a blank? Then you haven’t been back to visit SGA/SEB Comedy Show UMBC recently. During Homecoming, Jack Suess ‘81 The Retrievers open their 2003-04 season as Crad 9 p.m.; Retriever Activities Center Arena and ‘95 will host a reception for alumni that worked in Cradock’s men’s and women’s teams take on the All students, alumni, faculty, staff and family mem- UMBC’s computing department during the last 25 American Eagles. Admission is free, but spirit is required. bers are invited to take their seats for a night of laugh- years. In case you didn’t know, Jack is a former stu- ter as our nationally known comedians, Colin Quinn dent worker who is now the Chief Information Officer UMBC Greek Alumni and Tracy Morgan, take the UMBC stage. This is a for UMBC. Meet Jack at the central desk on the guaranteed good night for all. Tickets can be pur- and Chapter Reception ground floor of ECS at 2 p.m. for a tour of the new chased at The Commons Information Desk and we 1-4 p.m.; The Commons, Student Organization Area facilities. A reception will follow in IT/E, room 456. encourage you to buy your ticket in advance; this (second floor) RSVP to [email protected] or jack @umbc.edu. This reception will acknowledge and celebrate all of show is always a Homecoming sell out! the work that present and former Greek community Campus Tours members have done to enhance campus life at UMBC. After Party 3 and 4 p.m.: Leaves from The Commons Show support for our current members, they deserve 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; The Commons Information Desk it! During the last hour of the reception, chapter presi- Wind down and hang out with friends after the Come see all that’s new on the UMBC campus by dents or other representatives will give brief updates Comedy Show. Grab a bite to eat and dance the night joining us on this guided tour. about the status of each chapter. Refreshments will be away with a sound and light spectacle on Main Street. served. For information, contact Corey Bailey in the Office of Student Life at 410-455-3457. Alumni Residential Life Tours 3-4 p.m.; Residential Communities National Pan-Hellenic Council Reminisce about living on campus. Alumni and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 guests are welcome to join our tours of the residen- (NPHC) Homecoming 2003 Step Show Ravens vs. Broncos tial communities. Former alumni resident assistants, on The Commons Big Screen 3 p.m.; The Commons, Main Street desk managers, maintenance assistants and desk 1 p.m.; The Commons, Main Street The Brothers and Sisters of NPHC at UMBC cordially staff are encouraged to drop by the Residential Life Hang out with friends to cheer on our very own invite you to one of the most memorable events of office to say hello! the week, the Homecoming Step Show! Greek lead- Baltimore team! ers have put together step routines that will knock UMBC Carnival your socks off, so be sure not to miss this premiere Campus Explosion Viewing event. For information, contact Corey Bailey in the Children and Family Activities 1-4 p.m.; The Commons, Cabaret Office of Student Life at 410-455-3457. 3-5 p.m.; The Commons Terrace Check out UMBC’s finest performers. View the tape Bring the kids to homecoming and enjoy children’s from Thursday night’s campus talent show and see if Harry Potter: A Critical games, Scales and Tails presentation, face painting, you agree with the judges’ picks. The student talent crafts, science experiments, a moon bounce, and at UMBC is amazing. Check it out! and Cultural Perspective much more fun! With the older children, tour the 2-3 p.m.; The Commons, Cabaret campus, participate in an athletic clinic or play games Have you read J.K. Rowling’s wildly successful nov- in The Commons. There will be entertainment, a els? Were you eagerly waiting for 12:01 a.m. so you Greek Life Step Show, cotton candy, popcorn & could get your hands on Harry Potter and the Order of something for everyone! the Phoenix? Do your kids love the books and you want to know what all the fuss is about? If you California Wine Experience answered yes to any of these, join the English Alumni 4-5:30 p.m.; The Commons, Skylight Room Society for this discussion. Faculty from the English Mike Rowe ‘78, will host this popular annual alumni and American studies departments will lead a fasci- wine tasting, co-sponsored by the On-campus Alumni nating discussion about this unique series. Families, Chapter and Chapter of Young Alumni (C-YA). Mike devoted fans and casually curious Muggles (we’ll has more than 20 years in the wine business and explain this at the panel) are all welcome. Space is promises to titillate your palate. Join fellow alumni for limited. RSVP in advance to [email protected] or call this educational and fun experience with a surprise or 410-455-ALUM. two thrown in. Space is limited. RSVP in advance to 410-455-ALUM or e-mail [email protected]. Page 22 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY October 21, 2003

TV Crossword Debuts 32 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Documented 23 Surviving Midterms with InnUendo 24 Features The Great One South Returns 25 Comedy Takes Center Stage In Misalliance

GRANT HUANG matronly Mrs. Tarleton, Johnny’s Retriever Weekly Staff Writer passionate, rebellious sister Hypatia, and her brainy fiancé, the George Bernard Shaw, the whiny, aristocratic Bentley celebrated Irish dramatist and Summerhays (hilariously played Socialist propagandist, by Andrew Weems, who obviously wrote his play Misalliance in enjoys uttering his character’s 1910, but his signature wit and every pealing squall). It isn’t long humor are freshly preserved in before Bentley provokes Johnny to Baltimore-based Center Stage’s fury and hilarity ensues, giving the latest production of the play. audience the first of what would be Running from October 3rd to a long series of comedic punch November 2nd at Center Stage’s lines. Pearlstone Theater, Misalliance is The arrival of Bentley’s father, a hilariously satirical take on love, Lord Summerhays, marks the money, and morality. beginning of a series of humorous Young Johnny Tarleton, an discussions between the characters ambitious businessman, is spend- on the nature of love and marriage, ing the weekend with his wealthy parent-child relationships, and the father, a highly successful under- importance of social correctness. wear manufacturer and salesman. It’s a theatrical discussion that Also at the Tarleton country estate are Johnny’s mother, the prudish, see MISALLIANCE, page 31

Kevin King Playing In The Mud: UMBC’s Outdoors Club gets dirty exploring Mud Cave in Gettysburg, PA on a recent beginner caving outing arranges and led by Kevin King. Courtesy of centerstage.org Caption Head: Carson Elrod, portrayed a misterious gun wield- see CLUBS page 27 ing stranger intent on righting social wrongs. Is That All? The Energetic Strokes Light UMBC On Fire

OLIVER BARANCZYK in attendance for shelling out at I can only imgine the greatness Retriever Weekly Staff Writer least $25.00 for a ticket. of the show had a larger amount Returning from their eight- of people chosen to attend. “Do any of you actually go month absence, the time spent While playing nearly all of to this college?” asked one writing and recording the new the old favorites from their Jules Casablancas, lead singer album, Room on Fire, the debut album, Is This It, the of the Strokes. To his question Strokes surely looked rejuve- Strokes gave those in atten- he received a resounding “no!” nated and excited to be back on dance a small taste of the new from the crowd, and then with a stage. The smiles of album’s material. After sly smile the band jumped into Casablancas, comments astounding performances of its next offering. between songs, and short ven- new selections “What Ever While there may not have tures into the crowd displayed Happened?,” “Automatic been a ripe turnout from an almost newfound intensity Stop,” and “The End Has No UMBC’s students, nor was for performing. With such a End,” the Strokes had the there a very healthy crowd in sparse turnout, having expected crowd in a silly frenzy of joy. general, the Strokes and sup- the Strokes to draw a larger On Is This It, the Strokes porting acts Kings of Leon and audience, I was overjoyed to brought back a classic New Sun Hashmi / Retriever Weekly Staff Regina Spector put on quite a see the band so seemingly Around The Clock: Lead singer Jules croons to UMBC crowd. performance, rewarding those happy while playing at UMBC. see STROKES, page 26 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 23 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Mauling And Goring Its Way To A Theater Near You

PHIL WATKINS ing adventures through the misty Texas coun- Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff tryside. So, you ask, what’s so terrifying about this Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, movie? Besides the disturbingly spooky set- movie producers sat down and decided to cre- tings and the off-kilter natives, it would have to ate the horror/slasher genre of movies. The for- be the fact that there is some truth behind the mulaic “hot teens get killed by crazy psy- mask of human skin that Leatherface wears. In chopath, one by one, in increasingly gruesome a small capacity, the entire story, although ways” plot has survived countless reincarna- hyped up into the greatest urban legend treas- tions, but none as disturbing and violent as The ure trove of all time, is based on fact. A scary Texas Chainsaw Massacre . man with a chainsaw did chop up a bunch of Remade almost thirty years after the original débuted, and preserving Courtesy UMBC Theatre Department many of the first (and forever famous) Laughing It Up: Senior Jen Evans has a ball as a socialite in As Bees in Honey Drown. TCM’s Austin, Texas, locations, the movie gives an uncanny sense of real- ism. Director Marcus Nispel worked The Sweet Smell of Success everything he could from the native landscaping, including the untouched New production examines fame’s sticky underbelly furnishings from the “Hewitt House”, which was a real 150-year old aban- and draws him into her world of glamour, doned home, and several other locales. R. ERIC THOMAS pizzazz and being “it.” The purpose of the movie, and rightly Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff Is it the ultimate ascent or a Faustian so, is to make you fear that house. Fear descent? No one can tell. In this wild comic it, and all who live inside. The eye follows two identical black satire of fame and its trappings danger and Instead of someone dying in the plains, dramatically sloping downward from delight mix, mingle and marry all against the beginning to make the opening credits the ceiling, at once crashing and melting into benignly twinkling background of none cool, the audience is treated to a the floor, meeting with a golden yellow pool other than New York City. bunch of kids going to a Lynrd Skynrd and a meandering white line. Telephones are With the incorporation of still images concert. Trundling along in a van scattered across the floor, punk rockers and videos, cinematic devices, rapid scene doesn’t set the precept for a horror gyrate to a beat all their own and a woman in changes and a small cast playing a multitude movie, but it provides amazingly black zips from end of the plain to the other, of characters, watching As Bees in Honey interesting character development. a whirligig of mad energy. Drown is often like taking a spin down the Jessica Biel, the de facto heroine of Welcome to the crazy coo-coo world two twin ramps that stand guard over either the movie, shines as Erin, a tomboyish that suddenly-white-hot young writer Even side of the stage. Indeed, the play is as much hottie who does her own thing. Wyler finds himself thrust into, and later Courtesy of New Line Cinema about losing control as it is about gaining Her boyfriend, Kemper, (played by Horror Revisited: Erin (Jessica Biel) screams struggling to get out off, in Douglas Carter momentum. Says director Xerxes Mehta, “I Eric Balfour), is the group leader who exceedingly well in her latest lead role. Beane’s play As Bees in Honey Drown. tend to think of theatre as old-fashioned and brings doom on everyone thanks to his In the UMBC Theatre Department’s dull and that’s simply not true. [As Bees…] kind conscience, and wanting to make Erin people thirty-some years ago, and the realistic first production of the fall semester fame is is alive in a way that is covered with pop cul- happy. And you always knew not to pick up footage shown in the beginning of the movie the name of the game and perhaps the only ture references that students will respond hitchhikers! supports your mind’s eye in that respect. thing worst than being a celebrity is not to.” The other three characters you meet, You’re drawn to it, like an A&E docudrama, being one. Twenty-something writer Evan Indeed, Mehta characterizes this pro- Morgan (Jonathan Tucker), Andy (Mike except this movie doesn’t get dry, and certain- (Jason Roth) has just finished a smashing duction as one that should be of particular Vogel), and Pepper (Erica Leerhsen), quickly ly lacks for droll narration. success of a novel and has caught the eye of interest to the thoroughly modern media-sat- make for likeabe kids, albeit each with their Without giving up the plot (which is hard, the maddeningly mysterious socialite Alex urated collegian. “It’s all about image versus own fatal flaws…naiveté plagues Pepper, a since this movie has been done before, and Vere de Vere (Jen Evans). All bobbed hair substance, with image winning every time. lack of self-preservation gets Morgan, and everyone knows they’re all gonna die, except and bon mots—at one point she proclaims It’s about the thirst that all kinds of people, being a boneheaded pretty boy does in Andy. for the one lucky soul who may or may not kill herself “a miracle in the order of fish and Later on, however, the mood changes, as the loaves”—Vere captivates Evan immediately see BEES & HONEY, page 26 movie begins to focus on Erin and her terrify- see CHAINSAW, page 30 Page 24 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES October 21, 2003 Movie Soundtracks Try To Scopin’ Out the Future Score Without The Movie by The Philbert STEVE WILEY imprint on the disc, along with bandmate Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Maynard James Keenan. Aries (March 21 - April 20) Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’ve got problems. Watching car- The superior conjunction of Venus Reviewing movie soundtracks apart toon porn, that’s a no-no. The little mer- and Uranus spell trouble for all female from the movies they represent is a bit like maid, we can understand, at least she is libras, as well as a few unlucky male buying bicycle tires. Sure, by themselves hot. However, this new thing with libras. When driving at night, be careful they might be of what you would call high Dexter’s mom is getting rather creepy. of any highspeed lane changes and watch quality, but you really have to take into On the plus side, you have begun a kick those distracted drivers. On a completely account how they are supposed to fit the that will one day become the pre-eminent unrelated topic, Guinea Pig is back in movie, (or bike), that they are chosen to worldwide religion: worshiping the fashion, and we mean live ones. Sprinkle accompany. Maybe it’s better to try to sim- Cartoon MILF. cheerios on your coat and go to town. ply take the music by itself, and judge it solely on its own merits. Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Intolerable Cruelty’s soundtrack (★★★ There is a reason they suggest The retrograde motion of mars out of four) begins, it’s nice with Simon and changing your oil every 3000 miles. points to you becoming president of Garfunkel’s gentle but pointed ballad “The There are even entire corporations built the US. Unfortunately, it also states Boxer,” a nice vintage tune that doesn’t real- around that principle. If you insist on that the best way to go about doing ly reflect the mood of the film, but serves as refusing to change the oil, at least help this is to gain all of the fringe votes by the track which introduces Geoffrey Rush’s your car out by adding some oil every having a sex change, declaring multi- outrageously ambitions producer character. I Not at all coincidentally, Keenan’s blas- now and again. Failing to do one or both ple nationalities and spending 3 years guess irony isn’t dead. Next is the catchy phemous little ditty of longing, “REV of these things in the next 45 minutes being re-raised by wolves. “Intolerable Mambo,” the first of seven 22:20,” performed by an outfit dubbed will result in your car simultaneously selections from Carter Burwell’s sly score. Puscifer, namely, Maynard and Lohner, is throwing a rod and dropping its engine track two. A Perfect Circle aficionados are Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) the next time you step within 15 feet. probably the target market for this CD, You know that guy with the crazy which also features “Judith (Renholder hair that you think is pretty hot, but Mix)” a not-so-successful redux, and the Gemini (May 22 - June 21) you don’t know if he’s into you? Well, album’s strongest effort, “Weak and Just because that drunken kid who he is, go ahead and stalk him. Don’t Powerless (Tilling My Grave Mix).” called himself an EMT felt you up at the worry, he won’t call the police - but Coming in a close second is “Bring Me party and diagnosed you with leukemia, you may want to. the Disco King,” an all-star remixed track that doesn’t mean that it is true. Get a from David Bowie’s latest release. It’s a second opinion before making any rash Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) thrilling, spacey, orchestral piece, and fea- decisions. While you are at it, stay away tures fine backups vocal by Keenan, and from those types of parties - they are just Your roommate has been reading guitar work by John Frusciante. bad news. way too much Olde English literature. Other worthy tracks on this mixed bag Take his books, shred them and then beat him over the head when he of 19 songs, which are mostly thrash-outs, Cancer (June 22 - July 23) include Trust Co.’s “Hover (Quiet Mix),” insists you can’t party in the room Finch’s “Worms of the Earth” and the Your new computer is possessed by because of some dude named Hogar The CD has a lot of sentimental oldies, Johnny Cash-esque “Suicide Note” by the long dead spirit of Hrothgar. You or something. Party on we say, and of love and loss, which are kind of a coun- Johnette Napolitano. But there’s little else to should probably not leave it on when when there’s a knock at the door, by terpoint to the movie’s cynical charm. Irony recommend, except maybe for fans of you have parties in your room, as he all means, answer it, it will definitely is the Coen Brothers’ weapon of choice, Skinny Puppy, Dillinger Escape Plan, and tends to bring nasty monsters such as the not be a monster or a RA coming to after all. Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious The Icarus Line, who all contribute to the Grendel down on the mead halls he trample your mead hall. Minds,” the opening title track, is one of the pile-up of sound and fury. inhabits. We would also advise that you better cuts, not to knock the other melodra- Expectations. They must drive the artist ignore any incoming messages from Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) matic entries from Melissa Manchester, Tom mad, hoping to top or at least equal their last users named Beowulf. To quote a great crab from a great Jones (actually a very up-tempo tune), and effort. E.g.: Lost in Translation, the second movie, “Percussion, Wind, Words… Edith Piaf. At the end of the disc, Composer film from acclaimed director Sofia Coppola, Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) there you see her, sitting there across Burwell works in slow, moving tones, after and Kevin Shields, mastermind behind My Stay away from relationships, they the way, she don’t got a lot to say, but shifting around on a number of songs that Bloody Valentine’s legendary album are just bad news in general. Instead, there’s something about her, you don’t includs everything from bagpipe-driven Loveless. Collaborating on the soundtrack concentrate on finding the inner you, and know why, but you’re dying to try, dreaminess (“Heather 2 Honeymoon”) to (★★★), Shields lends his eagerly-sought releasing it. If it turns out to be a 500 you wanna kiss the girl.” Eh? Eh? jazzy little riffs, which are eclipsed by the hand to four short, but lovely tracks, plus a foot car gobbling chicken-squirrel, almost-10 minute “Feels So Good” by Bloody classic: “Sometimes.” please inform the national guard. Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Chuck Mangione. Finally, two folksy num- There’s a lot of melodic synth-pop on Your life is just one big lie. You bers, recalling the Coens’ O Brother Where this disc, so come prepared for atmospheric Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sep. 23) Art Thou, close the disc: “Glory of Love” by keyboard effects galore, as in are really a mermaid princess in dis- Big Bill Broonzy and Colin Linden’s cover “Squarepusher”, “Death in Vegas”, and Go sailing, and take some scuba guise. Enjoy life with legs on the land of “The Boxer,” completing the cycle of bal- “Air” (producers of Coppola’s last score.) equipment with you. You are invariably while it lasts, and catch yourself a ladry. The fun “Too Young” by Phoenix and going to find massive amounts of lost handsome young prince. But watch Then there’s the CD for Underworld “Kaze Wo Atsumete” by the Japanese band pirate treasure. Just make sure you go at out for the evil octopus queen, she (★★), a gothic action chiller that tries pretty Happy End are exceptions to the overall night, say “Arrrrrr” quite a lot, and wants your voice and your kingdom desperately to kick mood, offering ignore the sign that says US Reserve. under the sea. some tail, and the straight pop songs, Don’t call when you need bail either. album does its part to no chaser. bring the noise. The Finally, and crunch of best of all, The Jesus “Awakening” by The & Mary Chain’s Movie Tickets...$0 Damning Well, opens sweet “Just Like New CD’s...$0 things rather Honey” lives up to unpromisingly, by its name. It is a stark Concert Tickets...$0 showing what ex- but brilliant fuzz- Rockstar Interviews...$0 Limp Bizkit guitarist rock tune. But stay Backstage Passes...$0 Wes Borland was tuned to the CD Writing for TRW Features...Priceless doing with his free until 11 minutes into time, along with track 15, as Bob Filter singer Richard Harris (Bill Murray) Patrick, A Perfect takes the stage and Write [email protected] to get more information on living the life of a UMBC Features Reporter Circle drummer Josh belts out Roxy Freese, and former APCer Danny Lohner, Music’s “More than This,” a fitting end to whose moniker Renholder forms a large a bittersweet soundtrack. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 25 innUendo This Week: UMBC Mid-Terms---Robbing Students of Their Sanity Since 1966

All my mid-term exams are relate to this situation. Although piling up all at once! I feel like many would argue that I never had I’ll go crazy from all the stress! any sanity to lose in the first Do you have any tips for getting place, I still made it through my through this while retaining my week of hell safe and sound. It’s sanity? all about stress relief people, and -Drowning in Exams I’ve come up with some rather creative ways of doing just that. It’s that time of year again. The key to getting through is not Out of nowhere the middle of the to hold it in! If you feel like semester is already upon you, and screaming, then just scream! with it those dreaded mid-terms. However, if you do, you The bane of all college existence should probably do it into a pillow swoops across the campus like a so as to not scare the bejeezus out plague, sparing only a lucky few. of unsuspecting roommates or Those caught up in the epidemic family members. Another method show various symptoms including I’ve found to be quite helpful is blood-shot eyes, insomnia, throwing things. Sure, you may increased irritability, chills, and find it childish, but there’s noth- jitters just to name a few. Some ing quite so satisfying as hearing Courtesy of www.house-of-the-dead.com students feel somewhat relaxed your evil textbook bash into the Not Even Breaking A Nail: Ona Grauer looks as ready to fight the living undead when they find out most of their wall. Okay, so maybe this isn’t the with her broadsword as she does to actually have the ability to wield the sword. exams are fairly spaced apart. best of approaches, but damn it However, there are those feels good! unfortunates (such as myself) to Another key to getting House of the Dead: Driving whom the unthinkable happens. through is self-empowerment. The ultimate torture: three or more One idea is to make your very mid-terms in one week! Students own voodoo doll. Yes, I said Audience’s Deathwish cursed with this fate go through a voodoo doll. This doll can be rep- wide range of emotions: fear (I’m resentative of your exams. So JOHN ELLIS est, why hold it in Seattle, the rain capi- going to die! Mid-terms will be every time you feel frustrated, just Retriever Weekly Staff Writer tal of the world? And finally if for some my untimely end!), anxiety stick some random sharp object god forsaken reason you were commit- (They’re coming! I think I’m into the little sucker! Who is the Only once in a lifetime does a movie ted to holding the 40-man rave of the gonna hurl!), paranoia (They’re master in this situation? You are! like House of the Dead come along: A year in wet-ass Seattle in the middle of a watching me…they’re watching The exam doesn’t inflict pain on movie so incredibly bad that if you forest, why, please tell me why you and they’re laughing! They want you. You inflict pain on the exam! watch it you will cry tears of blood. would hold it on a cursed island called me to suffer!), despair (I’m So by the time you’re ready to Watching House of the Dead was like Isla del Muerte that can only be reached doomed! The world has forsaken take said exam, it’ll be too having my skin flayed off, lit on fire, by boat? me…), numbness (I feel nothing whipped from your unending tor- rubbed in salt and then being made to The name of the island doesn’t even now...I am but a hollow ture to put up much of a fight. carry the cross I was about to be cruci- make sense! Did Cortez get blown off shell…)etc. etc. Aside from all these tactics, fied on 100 miles through the snow, only course on the way back to Spain and Such reactions are not entirely there’s one important supply to worse. I died for your sins, UMBC, for conquer the Isla del Muerte’s native uncommon. With such stress run- keep handy: chocolate! Chocolate the love of God don’t see this movie. inhabitants? Maybe that’s why all the ning rampant through campus, it’s helps ease the pain of any prob- The “plot” (HA) of this atrocity zombies hate people so much. They reasonable to wonder how people lem! involves a bunch of rascally kids trying should have just called it “Isla del this make it out of this mess with their In closing, you just might to get to the prestigious “Rave of the script was written by a monkey we beat sanity intact. Before you drive want to remember one final thing. Year,” which is being held on the Isla with a broomstick while squirting lemon yourself to drink or even suicide Voodoo dolls and chocolate are all del Muerte this year. When they get in its eyes.” over your exams, read over this well and good, but they won’t there however, zombies have killed Well at least the acting was good. column…it could save your sani- give you an A. You might have to everyone! Now they have to kill what’s By “the acting was good,” I mean, ty, not to mention your life. study in order for that to happen… already dead… “gouge my eyes out and cut my ears off The film really shines the whole with a rusty pocket knife just make it Rachele sez: What seems to be disrupting way through, starting off with this 40- stop!” Having just gotten through a YOUR college existence? Ask person “Rave of the Year.” And even if Character reactions in this movie week of three consecutive mid- Rachele at [email protected] with this somehow was the biggest rave of just make no sense. When the cast terms myself, I can definitely any questions! the year, why hold it outside in a forest? arrives at the empty rave of the year to And if you really wanted to hold this 40- person rave of the year outside in a for- see DEAD, page 28

One South by Eric Mills Page 26 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES October 21, 2003 In New Theatre Department’s F.U.E.L.’s Major of the Week Bees, Fame Sticks and Stings Chemistry

What is the Chemistry major? involved in various pre-professional from BEES & HONEY, page 23 of people, places, words, sights and sounds The Chemistry major provides a societies on campus. but especially artists have, to be famous at making full use of its innovative set, solid foundation for a variety of careers, What can I do with this major? all costs.” designed by Elana Zlotescu, and Terry including medicine, dentistry, research Chemistry graduates have been quite Making use broad characterizations and Cobb’s light design. Using theatrical tricks as and teaching. The B.S. in Chemistry is a successful in careers that include indus- flashing faux accents on par with Madonna’s old as the art itself and combining them with rigorous program certified by the trial, academic and government posi- affected patois the actors in the production movie-magic and special effects (one won- American Chemical Society; a B.A. in tions. Over the past 5 years, 62% of grad- embody the all-encompassing hunger about ders just how a bed carrying two people Chemistry, provides the option of an uates from departmental programs pur- which Beane writes. Nothing is sweeter than floats across the stage) it is more than a sight increased number of electives so that sued further education (graduate pro- fame, nothing tastes as good. to behold, it is perhaps everything the student may combine a solid back- grams in chemistry and biochemistry) Although set in a constantly that Alex Vere de Vere and all ground in chemistry with other areas of and/or professional training (medical, moving, constantly of her love-struck disciples interest such as law, education, or busi- dental, pharmacy) at such distinguished switching, New York would want it to be, It just ness management. schools as Harvard, MIT, Johns Hopkins, City that is at once may be an event. Adds Are there any special opportunities for Stanford, and UC Berkeley. out of time and set director Mehta, “It’s students majoring in Chemistry? Sound Interesting? at present, right very charming and Chemistry majors are encouraged For more information, check out the this very moment, funny… and razzle-daz- to participate in research with faculty Biology website at there is a certain zlish.” in the Chemistry department at UMBC, http://research.umbc.edu/%7Esmith/chem universality to the As Bees in Honey as well as at nearby institutions. /chem.html or contact Kate Fukawa- theme of the play. Drown runs from Oct. 22 to Majors also play an active role in the Connelly, the departmental Academic Every character, no mat- Oct. 26, with a preview at 8 Chemistry Council of Majors and are Advisor at [email protected]. ter how disparate is on a col- p.m. on Tues., Oct. 21. All per- lision course with the same formances will be held in the UMBC thing—their ideal selves. Declares Evans’ Theatre. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 Alex Vere de Vere at one point, “You’re not students and seniors, $3 for the preview. For Bringing Down The RAC: the person you were born. Who wonderful more information call the Theatre Box Office is? You’re the person you were meant to be.” at 410-455-2476. As Bees in Honey Drown is a whirlwind Kaidye Hansen contributed to this article. Bands Blow Away The Show

from STROKES, page 22 But, as the rumors go, both stars enjoyed York sound, mixing influences from the the performance, head bopping and knee Velvet Underground and Television to bouncing their way along from the side- bring a breath of fresh air to the often- lines. dull music scene. Pushing their abilities Following a few concert dates along to the limit on Room on Fire, the Strokes the east and west coasts, the Strokes will did not simply re-tread old tires in hopes release Room on Fire Tuesday, Oct. 28. of keeping their fans content. Unfortunately, the album was leaked Although the album has not yet been onto the Internet a couple of weeks ago, released, by playing all but three songs resulting in many fans singing along from Room on Fire, the fans were able to with new songs. For fans that have not see the diversity of the new material. As yet heard anything from the new album, equally, if not more, catchy than the aside from the material played at the material on Is This It, the songs from concert, Oct. 28 cannot arrive fast Room on Fire grooved and swung their enough. way into the crowd’s heart, only amplifying the excitement for the new record. Previous perform- ers Regina Spector and Kings of Leon could have stolen the show, were it it not for the standout performance from the Strokes. Regina Spector, a quirky pianist, sang songs with topics that included everything from shotguns to food, added her own playful- ness to the concert, wowing the crowd. Southern rock revival- ists Kings of Leon unveiled their raw sound in a perform- ance that topped my charts, only to see the Strokes put on a mar- velous show them- selves. After a bevy of rumors that Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz watched the show, one finds it rather crazy to think that such famous music and movie personali- Sun Hashmi/Retriever Weekly Staff ties somehow found Sing It Again: Strokes lead singer Julian Casablancas their way to UMBC. wails away on the mic at last week’s concert in the RAC. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 27

Spinning the Globe: Life In Oz by Brandon Dudley

Over the past month, I’ve done a crystal clear water everywhere and an thing, making the whole trip much more middle of the river. great deal of exploring Australia, and I amazingly hot girl to the right. We did a enjoyable. A few days later we went fishing can honestly say I’ve had some of the lot of snorkeling and went scuba diving Another of the best places we went and snorkeling again out on the best times of my life. It really started and the fish and the coral were every to was the Atherton Tablelands. It’s a Whitsunday Islands. We hired a boat at the beginning of spring break. color you could possibly imagine. We very green, rolling hills sort of place, with some friends we happened to The plan was for six friends swam through huge schools of fish and dotted with rainforest and waterfalls. We run into and we fished, snorkeled and (Rob, Steve, Julie, Ryan, Mike and jellyfish, completely surrounded by camped at Milla Milla and went to drank entirely too much for our own Jenn) and I to fly up to Cairns and them. We watched sea the Milla Milla Falls. good. The scenery was, as almost spend a few days there, then head out cucumbers do absolute- Underneath the falls were always amazing. Clear blue water to Fitzroy Island for a few days. The ly nothing and almost big boulders, so we everywhere with huge green islands days in Cairns were full of partying stepped on hopped in and swam sticking out of it. to start things off. It involved a lot of stingrays. out and screwed There was a ton more that hap- alcohol and winning a strip trivia After loung- around under the pened, only a fraction of which I contest in a bar, but I won’t go too ing on the beach, falls and on the could even fit in this column. The much into it. Overall the days there checking out the rocks. It was a overall impression I got from the were your typical college spring hot girl way too very surreal feel- trip was how varied and shockingly break, a lot of partying. blatantly, snor- ing, realizing that beautiful the majority of this coun- The days on Fitzroy were some keling and scuba you’re splashing try is. In just a day we could go of the best of the trip. The island is diving we around in a rain- from the lush green of a tropical right at the beginning of the Great climbed the moun- forest, underneath a rainforest to the deep red dirt of the Barrier Reef. When we got there a 3- tain on the island waterfall in a com- outback to tall gray mountains. We day rave had just ended, so there and watched sunset pletely foreign part of could go from scuba diving to were lots of high hippies wandering over the mainland from the world. The next day mountain climbing in the space of a around dancing, but eventually they the top. It was an amazing Steve, Rob and I went to one few hours, from watching sugar went away. We went to the best experience, standing on top of a of the top four cloud rainforests in the cane fires burning late at night to beach on the island, Nudey beach mountain just an hour and a half after world. We hiked down into a gorge and clubbing in Surfer’s Paradise, from (it’s not called that because it’s a scuba diving, watching the sunset and went boulder hopping through the rapids completely oblivious to completely nude beach, even though it is a nude talking with some good friends. The all along the river. We’d hop from boul- at awe. It was definitely one of the beach. It’s because of the coral and relaxing atmosphere created by the ders to boulder until we couldn’t go any best times of my life, and I wish I the sand). It was postcard perfect. island seemed to last for the rest of the farther, then we’d wade through the could write more about it, but my Huge reddish orange boulders to the trip. (Almost) No one seemed to get water, careful not to slip and fall into the space is up, and of course, there’s a left surrounded by white sand and uptight or stressed about virtually any- rapids, until we finally made it into the party to go to.

Punishing the Platter

✁ This Week: Banana Bread By Kaidye Hansen In honor of the many over ripe banana should be quiet soft, and its is bananas sitting in numerous campus almost never too late to make banana kitchens, banana bread seemed the bread out of a banana. If your bananas perfect recipe for this week. Even bet- seem to be going, and you don’t have ter, for those of you who are going on time to make bread right then, stick this low carbohydrate kick, banana them in the freezer, just don’t forget bread fits in perfectly. about them. First you will want to sift together You will need: the flour, sugar, baking powder, bak- •1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ing soda and salt in a large bowl. In a •1/2 cup sugar smaller bowl, mush the bananas up •2 tsp. baking powder with a fork until they are pudding like. •1 tsp. baking soda Then add all remaining ingredients •1/2 tsp. salt and beat until well blended. •3 medium, very ripe bananas, Pour into a greased 8 x 4-inch loaf mashed pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 •1/4 cup oil hour. •4 egg whites The best way to eat banana bread is sraigh out of the oven, with lots of How to tell when your banana is butter, but, it’s so good that it bears ready for bread: It needs to be com- almost anything you could do to it. So, pletely brown, a few yellow spots can stick it in a baggie, throw it into the be allowed, but aren’t as good. The backpack, and enjoy. Page 28 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES October 21, 2003

RecSports 101: Intro to Fun This Week: Flag Football Midseason Report by: Geoff Rupert

We have officially crossed the a team by more then 6 points yet. mid way point of the Flag Football They may be young and brash but boy season and we have not yet had one do they back it up. With such big day of rain (lots of dust, but no rain). turnout this year it is still early to pick So here is where we stand going into a favorite. 5 teams - Ravens 2003, the second half of the season. Teke, Dawgs, B-More Butterfaces, & NFL - There has been one major Gunpowder 242 - remain undefeated. surprise in the NFL season and that Will it be Teke with their mixture would have to be the Free Ballin of old and new with the brothers Agents. This team is made up of players Halstad; will it be Dawgs with their that no one wanted at the Manager’s stifling defense which has not surren- Meeting, but lo and behold they are dered a point yet; the B-More undefeated and have not been scored Butterfaces who have a tough week upon. With the crafty veteran Dustin ahead of them playing two of the running the show could they plow undefeated teams back to back; Courtesy of www.house-of-the-dead.com through the rest of the season?? - I guess Gunpowder 242 who have what all The Dead Walk: House would have you believe that not only can zombies kill, we will have to wait and see. Not much good teams have - a strong offense they can dance too. surprise about Beer’s continued domi- and a strong defense; or the aforemen- nance this year, but will they finally be tioned Ravens 2000. I don’t know yet able to win the big one this year? If they but they should not feel too confident Dishonoring The Horror Flick, don’t we just might have to rename on top because both SAE and AFNW them the Bills. The other dominating could knock off any of them. I think I team so far is The Recruits. know who will come out on top but I House Should Be Put To Death By combining two teams from will hold on to that until Playoff time. last year together, we were expecting Coed - Where have you gone from DEAD, page 25 why?” big things from them, and they have Lambda Chi??? After the impressive find only bloody clothes, they decide to House of the Dead was so horrible not disappointed us. Their offense has showing last year we actually had you dance until everyone gets back. My per- that during the movie, members of the taken a major hit with the loss of their as our preseason sleeper. You’ve still sonal favorite is the smuggler sea cap- audience walked around and causally top receiving threat due to a season got time to turn it around! A great start tain (His name is Kirk! Get it, Captain asked each other to join suicide pacts, as long suspension, but Frank always for Team Savvy in their first year par- Kirk! Ohh House of the Dead, you waste the movie had destroyed their faith in seems to have some surprises up his ticipating in Coed Football, but can your comedic genius on these simple- humanity. I was tempted, but I had an sleeve. Two teams to watch are the anybody stop Mufasa and slow down tons). When he first encounters the liv- article to write! On the way out I saw the Whooping Cranes, who might have their defense? ing dead, his reaction is to take a puff of Pope running screaming out of the the- finally figured out the game this week There’s a big match-up at the end his cigarette and calmly shoot every sin- ater saying, “The Atheists were right!” by putting up 32 points, and Eye of of the season with Mufasa taking on gle one of them. Then get back in his Under no circumstances should you the Tiger who has been only team so the other undefeated team, Quiet boat. Not even a “What the hell? see this movie. I love all zombie movies far (and maybe the only team all year) Storm. It is a winnable game for Quiet Zombies!” with a passion, but this is a horrible to put points up against Beer. Storm, but can they stop Janet? The Quick it’s the living dead! Let’s affront to the genre. George Romero CFL - The big question in the winner of that game should not think resort to our natural instincts: grab the would vomit with rage if he saw this. CFL is where did Ravens 2000 come that they are going to cruise into the nearest desert eagle and shoot them like There wasn’t even gore. Zombies kill from?? We have never seen a first Championship Game, though, the dead eyes we are. And these are, people by ripping them apart, and there year team have a run like this to begin because Dawgs and Team Savvy again, kids going to a rave. Why do they was still no gore in this movie, despite the season. Their name is appropriate could just as easy be playing each know how to fire and operate a variety the fact that like 50 people died. since they are 3-0 and have not beaten other in that game also. of firearms that would confuse a I give House of the Dead the crown S.W.A.T. team? as the worst movie I’ve ever seen in my The dialogue also gives us that life, and I’m counting anything that has House of the Dead quality feel. Lets ever been on a TV screen as a movie. observe. Hero: “You did this to be That bug I smashed on my monitor one immortal! Why?” Villain: “So I could time had a more believable plot that this, live forever!” Me, I just became immor- and more gore. House of the Dead, tal for the Sizzler discount. Of course therefore, stumbles its way to 0 out of you became immortal to live forever you five stars. idiot. We know that! And you, hero, why are you telling him why he did some- John Ellis wrote this article to be thing, then asking him why? Its like say- immortal. Can you guess why? Tell him ing “I was hungry so I ate something, at [email protected] October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 29 UMBC’s Clubs Making Your Life Fun W.I.L.L : Women Involved in Learning and Leadership

DEVLYN FENNELL thank for its existence. For a word that has been in use in our The first wave of the feminist move- language for many decades, feminism still ment was told that it wasn’t necessary for manages to incite some fairly extreme women to be able to vote. The second reactions. For as long as it’s been around as wave was told that women didn’t need a social movement, there have been people careers or higher education, and they cer- insisting that it wasn’t necessary or that it tainly didn’t need things like equal pay or was even harmful. equal job opportunities. And now, with the Next Monday on Oct. 27, two promi- third wave of feminism, once again people nent voices for third wave feminism, flock to let us know that earning 76 cents Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards, to the dollar is equal enough pay and the will be talking about feminism and how it slow erosion of women’s abortion rights relates to the lives of our generation from isn’t a concern. 7-9 pm in the Common’s Skylight room. Luckily, like feminists of the past, Go hear them, learn, and ask questions, it’s third wave feminists are bright enough to what you’re in college for after all. think for themselves so being told that Kevin King Like many other social movements, a problems don’t exist or that it’s impossible Soon To Be Muddy: Veronica Slootsky, Vlad Seghete, Ian Craig, Kaidye Hansen, lot of education about feminism and femi- to change anything so they shouldn’t try Denise Everhart, and Travis prepare for an afternoon of damp, dark fun. nist activism happens on college campus- isn’t a deterrent. After all, feminism is the es. Women’s centers like the one at UMBC reason shelters have been set up to help in the Retriever Activities Center (room women in abusive relationships escape You Do Not Conquer That 226) are available for students to go to for deadly situations. It’s the reason women a variety of reasons; from just sitting and can vote and have bank accounts in our relaxing at their lounge area to classes and own names. Feminisms ability to effect Which Is Your Partner sexual assault support groups. Take Back change is evident in the world all around The Night marches are organized on cam- us. you are contemplating your next move on the puses all across the nation. The Women’s These resources are the direct result of KAIDYE HANSEN rock face amid the quiet outdoor scenery. Studies Program itself has feminism to second wave feminism and their efforts to Leaning against the rock wall as you Rock Climbing is only one of many not only affect social change, but to raise take in the beautiful scenery, you have a sports that the outdoor club takes part in. awareness of the need for further social bird’s eye view of the entire valley; the stream Setting up trips for camping, hiking, kayak- change. Third wave feminists were raised meandering amid the boulders and trees as it ing, climbing, caving and much more they with the benefits won by the second makes its way to join the river just over the serve both the adrenaline junkie as well as the wave and without the continuing efforts horizon. Now rested enough to continue nature lover. For more information please of both many things that are taken for climbing, you once again slip your fingers visit http://sta.umbc.edu/orgs/outdoors/ granted probably wouldn’t be possible. and feet around the miniscule We would have little control over holds on the wall, quickly and our bodies or futures, and we certainly surely moving up the rock face wouldn’t have been able to watch seven The rush of adrenaline as you seasons’s of Buffy (the Vampire Slayer) push yourself to the limit to reach kicking ass left and right. Images of the next handhold makes you feel women like Xena or Buffy who were like a god. You crouch low, like a powerful in their own right wouldn’t coiled spring, letting your poten- have existed without feminism taking on tial energy build up, and when the the antiquated belief that it wasn’t moment is just right; you spring healthy for women to be to active or that dynamically up, two-three-four it was unladylike for a woman to stand feet and hook your arm for the up for herself or speak her mind. next hold. Your fingers brush These days more and more women against the rock and clamp down are taught that we can be powerful and instantly, working themselves active and in control. And not just in fic- instinctively into the best grip to tional television shows. Things like the support yourself. Hanging high Take Back The Night marches or the above the ground, you quickly Eric Thomas / Retriever Weekly Staff WILL Program show women that we bring your feet against the wall, Kevin King Not Just Equality: The name tags on the don’t have to wield a stake or a sword to balancing on ledges no thicker Hard Hats Needed: Tight crawls and yawning doors of the W.I.L.L. floor raise valid points. take charge of our lives. than the edge of a dime; already caverns add to the excitment of spelunking.

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Beginning [Oct. 25] Events Happening Throughout Incidentally... the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area TOWN Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus Beginning [Oct. 21] Saturday, October 25 niest man in the world is coming Naptown’s Finest to town to do his thing on stage, Tuesday, October 21 Friday, October 24 Hometown punk pop heroes Good that of the Meyerhoff Symphony Do You Have What it Takes… Get Your Game On Charlotte rush the 1st Mariner Hall, as a matter of fact. The To win the coveted Homecoming Cup? With a round or two of ultimate frisbee. Arena stage tonight, as these vet- laughs will likely be audible Prove it by getting your friends togeth- Find out what the club is like and have erans of UMBC’s RAC, among from the International Space er and forming a team to participate in some fun playing even if you decide not other venues, continue in their Station, that’s how funny he is… UMBC’s Campus Challenge. Work to join. Don’t worry, they teach begin- quest to conquer all of Western oh yes; I forgot to mention the through a variety of mental and physi- ners. Come out from 3pm-5pm. Contact Civilization, after branching out person in question happens to be cal tasks, and rightly claim your posi- Jason Woody at [email protected] to from Annapolis and its various actor, TV host, and best of all, tion as the ultimate retriever. Sign up find out where to go. surrounding suburbs. Catch the comedian Chris Rock. You best in the SEB Office, Commons Friday, October 24 latest incursion in this unparal- get your butt there by 7:00, or Rm.232B. The challenge will take Freebie Friday’s Aphile leled sonic assault this evening at he’ll make you swallow a bunch place on the Common’s Main Street Will be rocking the Commons street stage 7:30 p.m. TM* of Robitussin! TM* from 4:30pm-6:30pm. from 1pm-2pm. If you like punk rock, Folk Heroine Dope and Society Wednesday, October 22 this is the event to go to. Contact Anthony Since the early ‘60s, 1960 in fact Rock troupe Dope is coming to Oh, the Places you’ll Go! Davies at [email protected] for more when she was 19, Joan Baez has Thunder Dome, so let ye metal- Ever heard of a resume? You know, information. been a major influence among all heads be merry, throw things, those things that you send out to com- Saturday, October 25 of her peers, musical and other- etc. But what is this? Do I hear panies to advertise yourself as a great What does Harry Potter have to do wise. She’s been a supporter of that Canadian metalists Slaves on prospective employee. For those of with culture? many social causes, including the Dope are also joining in to rock you who need help and think your Find out by attending a discussion spon- Peace and Civil Rights move- your collective sock off? Sweet! resume isn’t good enough (or could be sored by the English Alumni Society. ments, all the while creating great And to top it all off, Society One better), go to Rm.102 in the Hear what other people think of Harry folk anthems that encouraged lis- is cranking out the craziness, a Math/Psych building from 1pm-3pm. and share your own thoughts. Everyone is teners to consider what’s going on veritable cherry atop this Sundae Learn what employers look for and sell welcome to attend, but space is limited so in the world. I’m sure she’ll have of rock, opening at 6:00 yourself better (in the job market, that it would be a good idea to RSVP in plenty to say tonight, at 8:00 p.m.TM* is.) Contact Melisa Steffens at mstef- advance to [email protected] or call 410- o’clock at Lisner Auditorium in [email protected] for more information. 455-ALUM. Washington, D.C. TM* *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481- Sunday, October 26 SEAT; www.ticketmaster.com Black Ambition on Display Got an upcoming area event? One of the funniest… no, I’ll go Email [email protected] (min. out on a limb and say it- the fun- 2 weeks notice).

Leatherface Frightens Fans 30 Years After the Original

from CHAINSAW, page 23 know what? No good horror movie explains the killer and uncover his secret. What’s differ- itself completely. However, there are subtle ent about TCM is that you’re never sure about hints dropped into short scenes with very dis- what is happening, who is coming, and what is turbing connotations. Let’s leave it at that. going to pop out from nowhere and scare the Overall, I’d see the movie again, and living daylights out of you. I’m a big chicken, probably a third time, because it would still granted, but this movie scared me much more terrify me. Don’t see this flick if you can’t deeply than, say, Thirteen Ghosts. Why? It stand the sight of people being treated like could be the aforementioned realism, the oth- sides of beef, or Southern yokels with bad erworldly setting, and the lump in the back of hygiene and distasteful psychoses. I give this your throat rising at every dark and evil corner. remake of an old classic ★★★1/4 out of 4, Or it could be the simple fact that it just is. just because it wasn’t perfect, but it got the Now, every movie has its faults. That job done nicely. much is known. TCM is no exception, for sure, and it’s only fair to point that out for all the skep- tics. Sometimes the dia- l Women Earn log gets annoyingly ca $5,000 contrived, and you feel Lo ng like the actors are all asti reading off of C Be an Egg Donor teleprompters or some- s For an Infertile Couple all thing, but then you real- c ize they’re really •Healthy — Mature — Non-smokers cramped up in a van Extras • Age 20-29 — Average Weight that’s like 130 degrees TV/Movieneeded •2 week Part-Time Commitment inside, and you under- Models •Confidentiality at All Times stand. Yeah, so the killer needed is whacko and crazy experience and never seems to quit, No Ages! and almost like the damn All Looks DAY Energizer Bunny, but $ 500 A $100- hey! He’s supposed to EARN be semi-immortal! 410-296-5126 Towson, Maryland Furthermore, very little 1.888.820.0167 is explained in the plot as U23 www.familybuild.com Courtesy of New Line Cinema ext. to why Leatherface does Not A Brand Name: In order to avoid lawsuits, the trade- what he does, but you mark was removed from the chainsaw blade. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 31

seb: Doing It For You Due to overwhelming response during all of Homecoming week. by fans, the Godsmack concert is There is a full themed week for your sold out. SEB will not be selling enjoyment and so you can show your tickets at the door and is not hiding support for UMBC. The schedule is tickets in the office, please do not as follows: search for them. For those of you unable to make Monday, Oct. 20: Pajama day Godsmack, you can still come to the Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Flashback day fabled SEB comedy show on October Wednesday, Oct. 22 – Black and 25th at 9 p.m. in the RAC. Past Gold day shows have featured high quality Thursday, Oct. 23 – Flag Day comedy including the likes of Dave Friday, Oct. 24 – Costume Day Chappelle and Margaret Cho. This year is no different as SEB provides a Be creative with your ideas and double whammy with Tracy Morgan as always, have fun. and Colin Quinn, two former cast Interested in helping out with members from Saturday Night Live. SEB? Well, come to committee Tickets are only five dollars and can meetings every Monday at 1 in the be bought from either the commons SEB office conveniently located in information desk or from any SEB the office of student life on the sec- Courtesy of www.centerstage.org Family Strife: Hypatia Tarleton (Stacy Ross) does her damnedest to appease her executive board member. They’re ond floor of the commons. Also, you father’s hurt dignity. going fast so buy yours today. can always start up a conversation Also, directly after the comedy with the green haired dude (me) with show is the Aftermath, another great punk/ska/emo tee-shirts or an ataris party brought o you by SEB. hoodie around campus. Starting the Season Strong Everything from dancing to gambling will be on hand as the commons is Steve Stone is hoping this semes- ter ends well and is reminding you from MISALLIANCE, page 22 the brisk energy she shares with the rest of free range till 1 A.M. Tickets are five that another SEB member of the week relies on a whole lot of talking, and while the ensemble mostly makes up for what is, in dollars without your comedy night will be coming soon! He can be talking doesn’t often sit well with younger all fairness, a casting issue separate from an ticket and three with. reached at [email protected] (he crowds more used to the cinematic action of otherwise outstanding production. Comedy night is only the climax still hates physics). film, the quick witted dialogue driven story- Throughout the first act, we see gifted, of a full week of events from SEB line was a college students dream. Every expressive actor Carson Elrod playing a mys- hand in the audience clapped because, under terious stranger, brandishing a revolver, man- the capable direction of Center Stage veteran aging to be hysterical even though he has no Irene Lewis, Misalliance succeeds. spoken lines until well into the second act. It’s a success due primarily to a strong Somehow, through an unexpected plot twist ensemble cast and an inspired set design, his character makes a stand against capital- both well-coordinated by Lewis. The actors ism and becomes an unlikely thematic infuse Shaw’s 90-year old script with mouthpiece for Shaw’s promotion of social- remarkable vitality, squeezing the comedy ism and criticism of the English bourgeois. out of every line and milking every move- As the characters stand spiritedly debat- ment for laughs and applause. ing Shaw’s themes in the elegant white walls Of particular note is George Morfogen, of the Tarleton solarium, two new characters whose dignified portrayal of the wise, world- – the dashing aviator Joey (a smart, efficient- weary Lord Summerhays provides the much- ly handsome Eric Sheffer Stevens) and the needed voice of reason and contrast to the seductive Polish acrobat (Natalija Nogulich, other cast members’ over-the-top histrionics. sporting an exotic accent and, while also a lit- Peter Van Norden very capably plays the tle old for the part, manages to convincingly elder Tarleton. Although Taqrleton is not ‘work it’) with buns of steel and an iron wit scholar, he is extremely well-read and loves to match – explode onto the scene in a tribute to remind everyone of the fact: “Still, to innovative set design. It would ruin the Democracy’s all right, you know. Read Mill. surprise to be any more explicit, but let’s just Read Jefferson.” say it involves an offstage airplane crash that It’s an extremely solid cast with only two isn’t offstage, thanks to surround-sound exceptions. Despite Misalliance being for all speakers and calculated ingenuity. intents and purposes an ensemble play, Speaking of ingenuity, set designer Tony Johnny Tarleton’s character is mostly relegat- Straiges clearly has no shortage of it. From ed to more of a supporting role by Shaw’s the colored background showing off the clas- script, giving actor Trent Dawson (who, like sic green grass of an English lawn, replete the majority of the cast, is new to Center with bright pink flamingos, to the gradually To the kindhearted person, Stage, making their group chemistry all the dimming stage lights indicating passage of more impressive) less to work with. time, to Mr. Tarleton’s stylish, text-printed who had the decency to Nevertheless, Dawson generally fails to walls (slick-fonted quotes from his favorite return a precious token con- impress; his stage British sounds campy com- authors), Misalliance’s technical design taining irreplaceable memo- pared to Morfogen’s gravelly, haughty Lord proves to be a wonderful asset and gives the ries to its rightful owner, Summerhays and is the weakest accent even talented cast a dynamic physical element to among a castful of mostly Americans playing work with. know you are recognized for mostly stolid Britons. Dawson’s character Yet perhaps the greatest indication of such profound generosity. does a lot of reacting while standing still, evi- this production’s success was the audience’s You serve as a model for oth- dently with no written blocking, and he fails response – plenty of hearty laughs and sus- to improvise (or capitalize, depending on how tained, thunderous applause. Good dialogue ers in your presence, to prac- you look at an actor’s prerogative). makes for good theater, and Shaw’s plays tice such decency and kind- Playing the youngest character, Stacy have plenty of talking. That the audience got ness. Your civility will never be Ross tries making each footstep Hypatia all the jokes, laughed at all the right times, takes seem flighty and carefree, but despite and generally enjoyed what was thematically forgotten by the owner of that her best attempts, her youthful mannerisms a debate on capitalism vs. socialism, love vs. token and will always remain come off seeming pretentiously out of place, money, free will vs. social propriety, speaks a as an example of the benevo- an effect no doubt amplified by my close great deal of the production. Center Stage’s proximity to the stage. Even so, Ross is sim- Misalliance is a funny, intelligent, thought- lence to which we should all ply too old to believably play a headstrong provoking theater experience that should be so lucky to aspire. young girl in her 20s. To her credit however, apppeal to anyone. Page 32 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES October 21, 2003 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY Page 33

Men’s soccer beats Stony Brook. 33 Women’s lacrosse keeps busy in the fall. 37 Sports Cross Country runs in the Lafayette Invitational. 35 Men’s Soccer Conference Kings Win Two More Tough Games

DEREK SMITH New Hampshire’s only goal. Retriever Weekly Staff Writer UMBC’s played aggressive defense and controlled the ball UMBC has really made their the whole game. Gross agreed presence felt in the America East saying, “it was a combination of Conference. They have extended those things” that earned them their unbeaten streak to seven the win. games, staying atop the confer- “This was a great win for ence with a 4-0-3 record. The us. If we keep winning confer- Retrievers took care of two more ence games we’ll end up in first conference foes this past week, place,” added Bakoulas. The by defeating Stony Brook and Retrievers lead the conference New Hampshire 1-0 and 3-1 in points, goals, and assists per respectively. game, and are second in On an extremely blustery shutouts and goals against aver- Wednesday, the Retrievers faced age. last place Stony Brook. In the UMBC plays Mount St. first half UMBC had the wind Mary’s on Monday at 4:00 behind which helped them to p.m., then have a critical con- outshoot SMU 11-1. At the ference game on October 25 19:04 mark sophomore Marcus against second place Boston Gross headed in a goal off a University at 1:00 p.m. This great pass from senior Michael might decide who gets the reg- Joseph. “MJ’s been serving up ular season title. Incidentally some great balls,” Gross said. this game is the homecoming Aaron Stoler / Retriever Weekly Staff In the second half, coach game. It promises to be a great Dominating: The Men’s Soccer team is unbeaten at home this season. In seven matches, UMBC Pete Caringi said, “Going one. is 3-0-4. against the wind our defense played great”, and the Retriever defense did just that. SBU only UMBC Volleyball got a couple of good shots off in the second half which was played for the most part in SBU Ends Hot Streak half of the field. With one minute left in the game SBU got the ball past net minder With Two Losses Andy Marchica but it hit the post before being cleared by the defense. ANDREW CHANEY Retrievers played at Albany and “The wind was a big factor Retriever Weekly Editorial lost three straight by scores of in the game and I knew they Staff 30-11, 30-20 and 30-18. The were going to put pressure on Great Danes of Albany had a us with the wind and sun at The UMBC volleyball lost solid hitting game one and took their backs in the second half, two matches this weekend and a one set lead. but I have confidence in our after five straight wins have The Lady Retrievers defense,” said Caringi. UMBC now lost three straight. looked to tie the match up outshot SBU 13-6 but Derek The volleyball team trav- behind the play of Gross and McElligott’s goal-scoring eled to play Northeastern on Teoh, but fell 30-20 in the sec- streak was snapped at five Saturday night and picked up a ond set. UMBC couldn’t get games. first set win, only to lose the any momentum on offense and Saturday’s weather was next three sets. UMBC won the lost the third set 30-18. much better, as were the first set by a score of 30-27 and The Lady Retrievers accu- Retrievers. “We played more as looked to build momentum in mulated 23 kills and Albany a team and held the ball,” said the match. had 40. Teoh was a solid con- Marchica, who had recorded his Northeastern battled back tributor with eight kills and sixth shutout on Wednesday. in the second set and pulled off sophomore Christine Skala had UMBC’s first goal was another the win with a score of 30-24. It 11 digs. The volleyball team connection between Joseph and didn’t take long for the Huskies must now pick up big confer- Gross. Joseph placed the ball to win the match as they took ence victories in order to have a toward the right side of the box the remaining two sets 30-23 chance at the AmEast title. for great header by Gross. At and 30-25. “The coaches know what it the half, UMBC had only The one bright spot for the takes to be a solid team, and I allowed two shots on goal. Retrievers came from sopho- know that if we follow their At the 51:56 mark Marco more Megan Gross. Gross went lead and continue to go in the Angelini scored his first goal of over 1,000 assists for the sea- direction we are going now, I the season off an assist from son as she totaled 53 in the believe we can win our confer- McElligott. Then at the 53:26 match to push her total to ence,” junior Julia Waclawiak mark George Bakoulas scored 1,003. said. off another assist from Joseph. Junior Jocelyn Teoh also The UMBC volleyball team Marchica almost recorded his FilePhoto / Retriever Weekly Staff had a big match with 29 kills must now get back to their win- seventh shutout but at the 69:00 Working Hard: After a torrid early October, Megan Gross and and 16 digs. ning ways as they travel to play mark Nicholas Mello scored the Retriever volleyball team has struggled lately. On Friday night the Lady New Hampshire on Friday. Page 34 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS October 21, 2003

Women’s Soccer: Standings as of 10/18/03 Women’s Soccer Wrap Up: conference overall wins losses draws wins losses draws

Maine 4 0 1 10 1 1 Boston 4 0 1 8 4 4 Maine continues to roll with a 4-0 record. Northeastern 4 2 0 10 5 0 Stony Brook and Albany have had bad New Hampshire 3 1 1 5 7 3 luck as they sit at the bottom of the con- Hartford 3 2 1 4 9 2 ference. As the season begins to wind Binghamton 2 3 1 8 6 1 down, the Lady Retrievers will hope to UMBC 2 3 0 5 5 0 win some consolation games. Vermont 1 3 1 5 6 3

Men’s Soccer: Standings as of 10/18/03 Men’s Soccer Wrap Up: conference overall wins losses draws wins losses draws

UMBC 4 0 3 8 1 5 UMBC standout player Marcus Gross Boston 3 0 2 8 5 2 earned America East Player of the Week Northeastern 3 2 1 6 5 3 for his two crucial strikes last week. Hartford 3 3 0 8 7 1 Maine’s Gabriel Germano scored Rookie Binghamton 2 1 2 8 2 4 of the Week honors. UMBC continues to Albany 2 2 1 5 6 2 be undefeated in the conference. Boston Maine 2 3 0 8 7 1 is th only other undefeated squad. Vermont 1 3 1 2 8 4

Field Hockey: Standings as of 10/18/03 Field Hockey Wrap Up: conference overall weekly poll wins losses draws wins losses draws Weekly question: Did you Boston University’s Celeste Hubbard attend Midnite Madness on Northeastern 3 0 0 12 5 0 earned Player of the Week honors Friday? New Hampshire 3 0 0 8 8 0 this past week. The Terriers are 2-2 Maine 2 1 0 11 4 0 in conference play. UMBC has strug- Boston 2 2 0 8 6 0 gled in conference so far as they Albany 1 2 0 6 9 0 have yet to win this seaon. UMBC 0 3 0 1 11 0 Northeastern and New Hampshire Vermont 0 3 0 1 15 0 continue their impressive runs. last week’s weekly poll

Volleyball: Standings as of 10/18/03 Volleyball Wrap Up: Which player conference overall deserves MVP honors wins losses draws wins losses draws so far this Season?

Northeastern 5 0 0 17 6 0 Northeastern remains undefeated in the Stefanie Thomas-40% New Hampshire 4 1 0 13 10 0 America East Conference. They also Derek McElligott-25% Albany 3 2 0 18 6 0 contributed the Player of the Week with Robin Babaris-15% Stony Brook 3 2 0 12 10 0 Larissa Adomat. UMBC maintains their Jennifer Davis-10% UMBC 2 3 0 13 10 0 over-.500 recrd overall, but will be look- Julie Moore-5% Binghamton 2 3 0 11 9 0 ing to get their conference record turned Adam Driscoll-5% Maine 1 4 0 10 15 0 around. Hartford 0 5 0 8 13 0

Athleteof theWeek: Leslie Chilcote by Amanda Otis Leslie Chilcote’s coach calls her a aggressive. She is the epitome a team “There are so many players who con- “smart player, with great maneuver- player. Despite how good she is individ- tribute to our games, not just a few. Big Who’s Hot ability.” Chilcote currently plays left ually, she always gives credit to the contributors are definitely Jen Rowe Freshman forward Catelyn back on the field hockey team and is team.” and Cecile Banas, and Meghan Polek Smith for scoring two goals known across campus as a major asset Other teammates agree that she is “by really communicates well as a goalie.” against Albany on Saturday. to her team. far the best player on the team and has The “Powerhouse,” as she is nick- These two goals were the Last year, the junior played mid- been the one keeping us in our games this named, is a standout student in addition first of her collegiate career. field and started in all sixteen games. season.” to being an impressive athlete. In 2000, Her ability to play in different posi- This 5’6” player from Hustontown, she was a member of the Pennsylvania tions and provide talent in many areas Pennsylvania has been successful for All-Academic team is majoring in was a big help to the Retriever team. quite a few years in field hockey. Biology here at UMBC. She scored the game winning goal Chilcote made the Pennsylvania All-State When asked what the highlight of Who’s Not against Monmouth and led the team to team and was named Most Valuable her UMBC athletics career was so far, one of their most successful seasons Player at Forbes Road, her high school. Chilcote said, “Last year I was unsung The volleyball team for yet. She accredits some amount of her success hero. That was a big honor.” losing three straight games. Her teammate Bernadette Cullen to her high school coach who contributed This past week, Chilcote and the says, “Leslie is the most well-rounded a lot to her skills. rest of the field hockey ladies will take player on our team. She can play both Chilcote responds modestly to praise on America East Competition on the offense and defense, and is very from her coaches and teammates. She says, road. October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS Page 35 DiCarlo Has Another Big Game As The This Week in Sports Retrievers Outlast The Monarchs 2-1 Men’s Soccer DOUGLAS MYERS Oct. 25 vs. Boston at UMBC Soccer Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Stadium (1:00) Homecoming Game Oct. 29 vs. Howard at UMBC Soccer Freshman forward Amanda Stadium (3:00) DiCarlo stepped up once again for the Retrievers, scorching Men’s soccer takes on Boston and Howard as two goals in the first half they look to keep their seven game unbeaten against the Old Dominion streak alive. They continued on their three Monarchs. UMBC would hold game winning streak in conference play this on to win last Wednesday’s weekend after downing Stonybrook (1-0) and game and in the process University of New Hampshire (3-1). reached .500 for the first time all year. UMBC was able to Women’s Soccer overcome the fierce winds and mild chill to defeat ODU 2-1 in Oct. 23 at Binghampton (3:00) non-conference play. Oct. 26 at Universtiy of New Hampshire DiCarlo rebounded a loose (1:00) ball after teammate Megan The Lady Retrievers are on a 5 game winning Mullins’ shot bounced off the streak beating such tough competitors as goalie. She shot it past Vermont (1-0) and Old Dominion (2-1). Monarch goalie Stephanie Miller at 33.04. A moment later Freshman Amanda Dicarlo was named DiCarlo broke away from the America East Rookie of the Week for her two Old Dominion defense and goals in the win over Albany (3-0) on Oct. 8. blasted another one past the She also scored both goals in their win over goalie at 34:01. The Retrievers Old Dominion. fought off a brief second half surge, highlighted by Volleyball Monarchs sophomore Laura Oct. 24 at University of New Hampshire Beeman’s breakaway goal at Jean Dougherty / Retriever Weekly Staff (7:00) 65:17 to take the victory. Stepping Out: Megan Mullins and her Retriever teammates took “I’ve been playing a lot a break from an Am-East play and beat ODU. Oct. 25 at University of Maine (7:00) harder in the last couple of Junior Jocelyn Teoh was named America East games.” DiCarlo said after the “It was basically us play- Thursday when they travel to Player of the Week and sophomore Megan game. “I’ve just been taking advan- ing against the wind and the Binghamton (8-6-1, 2-3-1). Gross was named Setter of the Week for the tage of the opportunities that have clock.” backfielder Mary With their season almost fin- second time this year. She has racked up an come my way lately.” Hearin said. “It was a really ished, the Retrievers are in impressive 12.42 assist per game average in 12 Robin Babaris had another great defensive effort in the striking distance of an games. The Lady Retrievers look to end their solid game as goalkeeper, saving second half as we had to fend American East tournament two out of three shots on goal. The off against 30-35 mile per berth. “It feels good to come three game losing streak as they visit backfield held ODU to only 6 shot hour gusts and a strong offen- back after dropping our first University of New Hampshire and Maine. attempts throughout the entire sive showing from the five games.” DiCarlo said. game. They silenced the Monarch Monarchs.” “Now our goal is to finish this Field Hockey comeback with a withering defense The Retrievers return to season strong and qualify for Oct. 22 vs. Appalachian State at UMBC during the final minutes. conference action this the postseason.” Stadium (7:00) Oct. 24 at University of Vermont (3:00) Speedy Finish to Regular Season Oct. 25 at University of New Hampshire (10:00) AMIT CHAND team looked to continue build- had been running the past sev- Field hockey closes out their season this week Retriever Weekly Staff Writer ing momentum heading into the eral weeks. The men’s team with three tough oppponents. They put forth postseason. The team did just ran the five-mile course in a an intense effort against Albany on Saturday Coming off a meet in which the that, the men coming in sixth total time a time of 2:14:35.19. but the Great Danes captured a win the last men’s B team finished in first place, place out of a field of 13 teams The women completed their seconds of over time. Freshman Catelyn Smith the top Dawgs made a strong show- and the women finishing in 5,800-meter course in a time of gave a strong effort scoring two unassisted ing on Saturday at the Leopard fifth place out of a field of 12 1:50:02.36. The Tigers of goals in the second half. Invitational. With both the men and teams. Princeton came in first place in women competing in their last meet The course at Lafayette both races. prior to the conference champi- University provided for much Sophomore Izudin “Izzy” onships, the UMBC cross country faster times than the Retrievers Mehmedovic looks to be back to a 100 percent after a nag- men’s race were Ryan Fields ran a time of 21:53.48, good ging injury kept him out of Cartwright (27:36.00), for placing 24 overall. Freshman action earlier this season. Aaron Smith (27:57.00) Britta Nelson, among several Mehmedovic was the pace set- and the other freshman freshmen the women’s team is ter for UMBC with a time of competitor, J.J. Wetzel counting on to do well in the 26:02.47, good for eighth (28:23.00). championships, came in thirty place overall. The next On the women’s side, ninth place with a time of Retriever to cross the finish Sophomore Stefanie 22:23.21. Morgan Little, another line was senior Greg Saylor in Thomas led all UMBC run- freshman the team will look to for a time of 26:39.12. Saylor fin- ners with a time of strong performances in the cham- ished 22 overall. Junior Jesse 20:58.31. Thomas, who has pionships, ran a time of 22:59.32, Stump completed the course in consistently been running which was good for 65 overall. 27:10.27 and placed at the 49 the best times for UMBC The cross country team will be spot. Freshman Shawn Shokry, all season long, placed off the rest of the month. The team one of only two freshmen to sixth overall. Junior Cara will be preparing for the America compete in the meet, placed at Wettlaufer, who for her part East cross country championship, 61 with a time of 27:14.06. has been consistently com- held in Albany, NY, on November Senior Aaron Johnson’s time ing in second place for 1. This will be the first year that File / Retriever Weekly Staff of 27:29.27 was good enough UMBC, came in twenty UMBC will be competing in the Here We Go Again: The Retrievers continued their run of suc- to place him at 76. Rounding first place with a time of America East conference champi- cess in the final tune-up for the conference championships. out the UMBC runners in the 21:48.04. Senior Yasmin onships. Page 36 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY ADVERTISEMENT October 21, 2003 October 21, 2003 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS Page 37 Field Hockey Has a Bite Taken Women’s Lacrosse, Not Out Of Them in The Big Apple Just A Spring Thing

DAVID JUN ANDREW CHANEY “Our players speak to the Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff Catonsville youth about the impor- tance of setting goals,” Yeakel stat- Streaking by the helpless The women’s lacrosse team ed. defense, freshman forward has been very busy this off-season The fall schedule is filled Catelyn Smith guided the ball by going into the community to help with five games and other tourna- the goaltender, as it became one younger children understand the ments. UMBC is hosting a of two goals she had on the day. importance of setting goals. women’s lacrosse tournament at “She was able to break away The first of many programs the UMBC Stadium and the from the defense and eventually for the lacrosse team is TAAG, Japanese National Team is com- score somehow,” exclaimed where they help young girls to get ing on October 23. In line for the sophomore attacker Katie active in sports. This takes place team is an Alumni game that will Cutchall. at Arbutus Middle School and feature some of the best players to A cascade of goals followed about 80 girls showed up last time come out of the lacrosse program. onto the scoreboard as UMBC for the program. The UMBC “I am happy with our recruit- field hockey matched step for players spoke to the younger ing class this year because we step against the Lady Great players about what they did to get have 12 new kids who can play,” Danes of Albany. Jen Rowe, to the level they are at now and Yeakel said. Leslie Chilcote and Julie Moore showed them the art of throwing The players on the lacrosse all supplied some punch to the during the clinic. team have been busy preparing attack on this day. Another program for the for the spring season. The entire The host Lady Great Danes team this fall is a camper day. team practices four days a week. never could pull away from the This involves the team getting Each player lifts about three times tenaciousness of the Lady Jean Dougherty / Retriever Weekly Staff together with younger girls and a week and they also work on run- Retriever attack. “We did an Stick it to ‘em: Despite an offensive outburst, the Lady showing them the importance of ning in individual sessions. The excellent job of hanging in Retrievers dropped another game. They have yet to win a game having goals. players work their hardest now so there,” commented Cutchall. in the Am-East, but have played well recently. The women’s lacrosse team they won’t be left behind when “We had to change a few aspects has also invited the Catonsville AmEast play begins. our game because we played on goalie box all game long and ment scored her second and Youth League to come to home “These girls go all out every a grass surface and it slowed the when the dust cleared, they had a game-winning goal when she games. After each game the kids get day,” Yeakel said. “I am looking game down. But we hung in 3-2 overtime victory. got a pass and slapped it past autographs from the players and forward to this season because there.” UMBC came out with a unceremoniously through the even hang out with them to see this is the biggest squad I have Unfortunately, the Lady mindset to put an end to the ten- pads of Polek. This repeated a what it is like to be a college player. had in years”. Retrievers could feel nothing but game losing streak against similar theme of close losses heartbreak in the Big Apple as Siena College as Cutchall that have simply been ‘frustrat- they fell 6-5 in overtime when scored first 26 minutes into the ing’ for the team. junior forward Alexis Johnson game. A couple minutes later, For Smith, the two goals on scored for Siena with no time senior Lancee Iselo knotted up the weekend marked the first left in overtime. Albany scored the score for Siena. time in her collegiate career that on their third straight penalty With determination, UMBC she had put a tally on a score- corner opportunity. came out in the second half and board. Junior midfielder Leslie lit up the scoreboard again. A The UMBC field hockey Chilcote supplied three points on little razzle and dazzle between squad now stands at 1-11 over- one goal and an assist to the sophomore Amanda Heinz and all and 0-3 within the America arsenal while Julie Moore scored freshman midfielder Caitlin East Conference. Come out and a team-high fifth goal for the Caldwell produced the go-ahead check out some Wednesday season and junior goalie Meghan goal. Siena scored the tying night primetime action when the Polek snagged in sixteen saves. goal when Ashley Smaldon took Lady Retrievers take on When they left Siena adavantage of a moment when Appalachian State. Then they College, the weekend had Polek was not looking to score will go on the road to meet con- become doubly frustrating. The right into an empty net. 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