Friday, February 22, 2002

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ONLINE http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique NEWS page 3 FOCUS page 13 Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 • Volume 87, Issue 24 • 32 pages Opinions 6 · Focus 13 · Entertainment 19 · Comics 26 · Sports 32 Housing online with priority changes

By Sriram Narasimhan two years ago to draft a housing with sophomore-plus class stand- “It was decided that $600 would whether they have received a wait- Senior News Staff policy that would be in place for ing will be selected for housing via a really be a significant amount,” Jas- ing-list number or a selection num- four years. However, the commit- lottery. on Wang, RHA President, said. The ber meaning they were selected to Recent changes to the housing tee met again this year in response This year, students who apply move, in essence, was to ensure that be in on-campus housing by the selection process have been made to to two-year trends that the selec- will be required to make a nonre- most, if not all, the students who computerized lottery. Under the old ensure greater efficiency and reli- tion process for on-campus hous- fundable online deposit of $600 to applied would be committed. system, much of this process was ability for Tech students starting ing had not been as equitable to the Bursar’s Office, an increase of Another major change was the done via forms filled out by hand. this fall. The changes primarily in- students as it was originally intend- $300 from previous years. This par- conversion to an online system in- At this point, the students will clude an online conversion of the ed. ticular adjustment was made in re- tegrated into the selection process have the opportunity to select up to room selection process at various Under both the old and new pri- sponse to students, who, in the past, by Enterprise Information System, six different levels of rooming pref- stages, as well as some revisions to ority systems, rising sophomores are applied to Georgia Tech Housing run by the Office of Information erences, as well as select their pref- the priority ordering system. guaranteed on-campus housing if but later decided to move off-cam- Technology (OIT). erences for certain roommates, The Room Selection Commit- they submit a housing application pus, effectively preventing other stu- With the exception of athletes, residence facilities and rooms. The tee, composed of six housing ad- before the March 12 deadline. The dents who had requested housing President’s Scholars and students process, facilitated by the electronic ministrative staff members, two SGA same deadline applies to third-year from learning at an earlier date that with disabilities, juniors and seniors and two RHA representatives, met and higher students, however those there were, in fact, openings. will now learn online on March 15 See Housing, page 4

Mr. Engineer Talent Competition AA names new Buzz Funds provide sports info head In part of contined fallout from the recent flawed biog- $3,000 scholarships raphies of Tech football coach- By Tony Kluemper entered into a lawsuit with a [minor es released to the media, the Assistant News Editor league] baseball team called the Salt Athletic Association an- Lake City Buzz who had a mascot nounced on Tuesday that Students who frequently shop in that was exactly like our Buzz.” Allison George, a member of the bookstore may soon have the “And we had to protect our the AA staff since 1988, has opportunity to get some of those trademarks so we entered into a lawsuit been named Director of Com- funds back through a new scholarship against the team. That lawsuit went munications in the sports in- program introduced by Auxiliary on for three years and absorbed all of formation office. Services earlier this month. The new the money we had available in the George has been Tech's IMPACT scholarship program will past for scholarships.” Associate Director of Com- mark the first time in three years Once the lawsuit was settled early munications the past two years that Auxiliary Services has offered last semester, Auxiliary Services began after serving as Assistant Sports student scholarships. looking at how it could reestablish Information Director from The funds for the scholarship come the scholarship program. According 1988-2000. She also served directly from the licensing fees that to Student Center Director Rich as a student assistant in the Tech is paid for the use of its Buzz Steele, a committee was formed to Tech sports information of- trademark. However, over the past establish the program. “We looked fice from 1985-88. Mike Sta- three years these funds have been at our past scholarship experience in mus, who had been Director tied up in a lawsuit with the Salt terms of the process of how we could of Communications and a Lake City Buzz baseball team. implement the program,” said Steele. member of the AA staff since According to Associate Vice- “We also had a scholarship 1983, was named Associate President of Auxiliary Services Ro- committee that was established by Director of Communications. salind Meyers, Auxiliary Services has Auxiliary Services and we talked about been offering scholarships for sever- how the scholarship should be ad- al years. “The scholarship program ministered.” Women’s event is not a new idea. We had it for Although the IMPACT starts Friday several years before the big lawsuit,” scholarship program isn’t an entirely said Meyers. “The scholarship existed new idea, Steele made it clear that By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Tech’s Women’s Leader- as a leadership scholarship and it there were many changes between Andy Bozanic plays his saxophone to a second place finish in SWE’s ship Conference kicks off this began about eight years ago. Then Mr. Engineer contest. Donald McCullough took first place. Friday at 6 p.m. The purpose about three years ago, Georgia Tech See Impact, page 3 of the Women's Leadership Conference is to inspire and prepare Tech women to be- come equal partners in pro- Faculty, students tout early success of midterm reports fessional, community and By Eleanor Baccay preciate a little one-on-one atten- social leadership opportuni- Contributing Writer “The midterm grade reports were tion to their problem,” said Joseph ties. For more infomation, visit Schork, Chemical Engineering aca- www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/ As the new semester is nearing its a success in that the system was demic advisor. wlc. middle mark, new midterm grade able to work.” Many students in the past have reports will be released to students told Schork that they did not know enrolled in 1000 and 2000-level that they were failing until they re- Honor code courses. Midterm grade reports were Robert McMath ceived their final grades. forum Feb. 27 issued to students last semester for Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Freshmen retention has been im- the first time with the aim of im- proving over the years at Tech. At UHR and the Student proving freshmen retention as well the beginning of last semester, 91 Center Ideas and Issues com- as improving professor feedback to ing of the midterm grade reports was meet with their academic advisor. percent of second year students came mittee will cosponsor an open students about their progress in class- a huge commitment that involved Collaboration and cooperation back to Tech, which is an increase forum on the honor code and es. Now, many students are starting collaboration among professors as well were achieved last semester between over last year’s records. academic misconduct. to wonder whether or not the re- as academic advisors. The professors the faculty and students. Training Official statistics of freshmen re- The forum will take place ports met their goals. needed to give out grades early enough sessions were provided for academic tention is only recorded annually; on Wednesday, February 27 “The midterm grade reports were in the semester in order to evaluate advisors in order to make the meet- however, it has been observed at the at 11 a.m. in the Student Cen- a success in that the system was able whether students would receive an ing with students over midterm grade beginning of this semester that fresh- ter Theater. The event will to work,” said Dr. Robert McMath, “S” for grades ranging from a “C” or reports more beneficial. Students re- men retention has increased, which feature representatives from Vice Provost for Undergraduate Stud- higher or a “U” for grades below a ceiving a “U” did meet with their could possibly be attributed to the the Honor Advisory Coun- ies and Academic Affairs. “C.” Cooperation was also needed advisor, and many valued the feed- cil, the Dean of Students of- According to McMath, the issu- among students receiving a “U” to back. “Everyone seemed to truly ap- See Midterms, page 4 fice, SGA and the faculty. 2 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique NEWS

Technique Online Voice Your Opinion! From the archives... Last issue’s poll garnered 76 responses to the question: “How do you exlain the rise in GPAs over the last few years?” The ‘Nique’s top stories from: years ago: Feb. 21, 1992—The Athletic Association approved 10 a new seating allocation plan for Bobby Dodd Stadium. The changes were made after 2,000 seats were removed with the construction of the Student Success Center. The new seating plan took effect at the beginning of the next season.

years ago: Feb. 19, 1982—The Yellow Jackets 20 were defeated by number one ranked Virginia in front of a packed house at Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Although the Jackets led at halftime, the Cavaliers came back for a 56-52 win.

years ago: Feb. 18, 1972—Student 30 Body Vice-President Ron Ovetsky began pushing for an off-campus pub that would be set up and run by SGA. The plan came after the idea of an on-campus pub was turned Image by Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS down by the Board of Regents. Sev- This week’s poll is about Spring Break. What are you doing? eral department heads and officials Staying home? Going to the beach? Heading for the slopes? Tell us backed the project, including the at www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique. Director of Campus Planning. College briefs U. of Colorado SGA considers partner benefits By Jessica Fruchter Colorado Daily

(U-WIRE) University of Colorado—If U. Colorado student gov- ernment officials have their way, all employees of the Student Union will be eligible for domestic partner benefits. The issue of extension of health care benefits was raised late last week when two UCSU represen- tatives authored a bill that would extend current health insurance benefits to domestic partners. A similar initiative that would have affected all CU employees went before CU’s Board of Regents in September and was nixed by one vote. Technique Zac Colbert, vice president of UCSU’s Legislative Council, said the bill is intended not only to provide health coverage to UCSU employ- Technique Technique

Technique ees, but also to bring the issue back into the limelight so that the Board Technique of Regents might reexamine its decision to deny University employees partner benefits. “We wrote the bill in an effort to comply with the UCSU and the University’s non-discrimination clause,” Colbert said. better getting It was only after last Thursday night’s meeting that Colbert and other supporters of the initiative realized UCSU’s legislative council lacked the authority to change health care policies. Despite the setback, Colbert said, the fight for domestic partner benefits is far from over. While Colbert said he felt confident that UCSU would make progress, Stump said it is too early to tell whether I'm naming my firstborn daughter after the waitress The Sliver Box changes could be made. at the Brewhouse. (Kate) “It’s really a two-prong question: is it possible and how can it be Who put Dishman in charge? done,” Stump said. I wish I were a management major, some of their ALL YOUR GRADE ARE BELONG TO US “I’m not certain it can be done, but it’s something we’re going to professors are adding an extra point to their final Webwork Attack!!!! look into.” average for attending class the friday before spring MdC, if I ever suggest Checkers again, please hit break. me. Checkers was such a bad idea. UC-Berkeley male sexuality class suspended I hate weird guys! Why aren't there any normal OK, computer-I don't like you and you don't guys here? Is that too much to ask for? By Steve Sexton like me. But just work with the new video card Technique Anonymous. Are you addicted? and monitor and I'll go back to filling your hard Daily Californian Editors: Don't you love when they come out of drives with porn. retirement? East campus is really . . . quiet. (U-WIRE) University of California-Berkeley—The UC-Berkeley Is Jelly a dizzy bat race legend? Or a washed-up Why? Because the door was open! male sexuality class that came under fire last week has been suspended has-been of dizzy bat racing? i want a big foam hand with my name on it too! by administrators while an investigation into reports of illicit class Where's Christopher Leeeeeeeee Baucom? Where did the verb "biff" come from? That's my activities is conducted. You can tease dee snuts. name! The class’s female counterpart is also under review but has not been Uh-oh. Chunky soup in the eye. Go WCF softball!!! suspended, officials said. Calling all Bio students: run for UHR! You know Baucom? Check out http:// A meeting between the instructors of the student-run classes took Googlewhackers: try "strikeout" and "californi- hardy.success.gatech.edu/psp/main/pics/ place Friday, following an inquiry into the classes by The Daily Califor- um" psy1010_96/dg.jpg and laugh! nian. "SGA has a member-at-large? What's that?" "A Yeah, the Health Center can bite me. Students and instructors of the class said they took trips to strip fancy way of saying that he's a big prick." Did you hear about the fire at the circus? clubs and watched an instructor strip. Why is it that all of the quotes on Cyberbuzz are Did you hear about that new pirate movie? Those activities came as a surprise to the professor charged with from ChemE professors? The dizzy bat race winner from saturday was so overseeing the course, Caren Kaplan. She is heading the investigation Honey Bunches of Oats? Depends on how you cute. into the reports, which have attracted national media attention. eat them . . . CN and TD: C'mon, why don't you two shack The DE-Cal program, which sponsored the class, currently is offer- Freshman Council ROCKS!!! FC Love!!! up already? You know you want to. ing more than 100 courses, the topics of which range from the history of Webwork is on fire!!! Here's how bad the dining halls are: http:// Afghanistan to counting cards in blackjack. The classes are not funded What do you put in the sliver box? You put your www.gatechdining.com/dining-re- by the university, but are provided use of campus facilities and count weed in it. port_11_2001/dining15.jpg for one to two units toward graduation. Haha, I did Lab 11 early, so suck it! And I'm not Who dooked in the shower?! The program is regarded as a triumph for liberal, democratic educa- even a CS major. "Giving you money makes me want to come"-jS tion. But some fear the activities in the male sexuality class have Sliver me timbers!!! endangered the entire program. Post your sliver. My stepdad used to punch me like that... Aside from indicating more supervision may be on the horizon, nique.net/sliver Why did no one buy my Olympic beret? Daah! administrators have not said there will be drastic changes to the pro- gram. Instructors of the female sexuality class already have begun to distance themselves from the male counterpart. NEWS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 3

“We’re looking for students who Impact from page 1 SGA elections on the way have a lot of passion for their the program and its predecessors. By Jody Shaw dergraduate House of Representa- “We have done scholarship programs cause, who are successful in News Editor tives already approved one consti- in the past but this is very different, what they do.” tutional amendment that will be on said Steele. Let the schmoozing, handshak- the ballot in March. The proposed “The scholarship programs we Rich Steele ing, and mudslinging begin; SGA amendment will increase the size of did in the past included less Student Center Director elections are right around the cor- the Undergraduate Judiciary Cabi- scholarships and focused on ner, as the Undergraduate House net to twelve members, so that it leadership achievements.” recently approved an elections code will be better able to handle its in- However, the committee wanted tivity have made an impact on the recommendations from other people and schedule for this spring. The creased caseload. The amendment to focus on students who had a great campus or student life,” said Mey- who have seen their impact.” official campaigning begins on also stipulates other requirements impact on campus life that was not ers. “So that although they may not Students who wish to apply can March 13, and the general elections for the UJC Chief Justice and Jus- necessarily related to leadership be some of the more well known visit the Auxiliary Services website, take place just a few days later. The tices. experience. “We know that students student leaders, their activities are www.importantstuff.gatech.edu, to polls will be open March 25-27. In addition to UJC changes, the have an impact on the Georgia Tech notable and make an impact.” obtain an application. Applications Students will be able to vote for undergraduate student body will campus in many ways and it’s not “We want to target students who will be available starting today until a number of Undergraduate SGA most likely be asked to approve pro- always through leadership positions,” are emerging leaders or who may be March 8. The recipients of the positions. They will vote for the posed changes to the honor code said Steele. only interested in one area and rec- scholarships will be announced in two main executive officers, Presi- written by the Honor Advisory “We wanted to get away from ognize them and reward them for late April. dent and Executive Vice President, Council. These changes to the code the sense that we were rewarding the good they have done for the Although many may be reluctant as well as class and major represen- have not yet been proposed to the the outstanding leaders, although campus.” to apply, Steele asks every student tatives. Each member of the House UHR. Other constitutional amend- we might still be doing that in some Steele elaborated on the charac- to consider the impact they have must be reelected to keep his or her ments have been proposed, but they cases. We wanted to expand the teristics the committee is looking had on Tech before making the seat. remain in SGA’s Internal Develop- search to include [all] students who for in a potential scholarship recip- decision. “We encourage people that In addition to voting for execu- ment committee. impact the campus in a positive way.” ient. “We’re looking for students might not think they would be tive officers and representatives, stu- The new program will award ten who have a lot of passion for their eligible to really think about how dents will also be asked to vote on a For more information about elections scholarships of $3,000 each to cause, who are successful in what they have impacted the Tech com- number of referendums. The Un- and SGA visit sga.gatech.edu. students who meet the criteria set they do and are very industrious in munity and consider applying,” said up by the committee. According to how they go about doing things,” Steele. Undergraduate SGA Elections Schedule

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to students who through some ac- community and submit three applications.” April 2 Runoff expense reports due to SGA office by 4 p.m. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 4 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique NEWS

about why the reports come after Housing page 1 Midterms from page 1 the drop date were presented before the reports were employed last se- conversion, will allow for more block midterm grade reports. mester. housing. “The majority of students who However, much of the faculty “We want as many opportuni- received a ‘U’ on their midterm grade was not comfortable in having ties to get friends together as possi- report did end up receiving a ‘C’ or enough data points to calculate grades ble,” said Dan Morrison, Associate better,” said McMath. so early in the semester. Making the Director of Residence Life. In his appearance before the Un- reports more specific has also be- The computer system will find dergraduate House of Representa- come an issue. ways to get groups of four to room tives last Tuesday, Institute President “I would like to see an actual together, especially. Some quads in Wayne Clough noted that about grade instead of just an ‘S’ so that it the Woodruff residence hall for ex- 60 percent of students who received is easier to tell how I’m doing,” said ample, are almost identical, and will a “U” in a class actually wound up INTA freshman Melissa Wallace. be considered equally in order to passing. Clough was pleased with Despite the concerns regarding grant a greater number of block hous- this number, but also noted that the midterm grade reports, the re- ing requests. more needs to be done to help the ports seem encourage students to “Because the computers will hold other 40 percent of students who seek help from their academic advi- more options, we can wait until the By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS did not pass. maximum number of openings,” Changes in housing policies will make more rooms in Woodruff available However, it seems that to many said Morrison. for block housing. Students will also be able to register for housing online. students the “U” was a wake-up call “Students will be guaranteed a to perform better. The average GPA “I would like to see an contract, but may not know their ing-list numbers, however, will not. tion, the committee discussed the for students last fall was 2.9, which actual grade instead specific room. However, if we can Students wishing to sign up for block future prospect of holding block was an increase over previous years. choose a room similar to that, there housing will be ranked on a differ- housing priority for students even The reality of Tech’s rigorous of just an ‘S’ so that it is a possibility that they will get ent list altogether, comprised of the before selection numbers are issued. academics seem to catch freshmen is easier to tell how that.” averages of the individual students’ Under the revisions, block hous- early, and Tech realized that some- The biggest benefit of the online selection numbers. ing will be issued to those students thing was needed to ease the shock I’m doing.” system is that students will be noti- On April 5, students will accept who have already been notified that of receiving unexpected grades. fied if they will receive a room be- the housing contract electronically. they would receive housing, but- At the beginning of last semes- fore they decide upon their “We [the committee] discussed they would have to wait to learn the ter, students in freshmen experi- Melissa Wallace preferences of roommates. Under if students would simply scroll down exact location of their room. ence dorms were asked to estimate INTA Freshman the old system, students were some- and click the accept button without “It’s very appropriate for Tech what their grade point average would times forced off-campus even after reading the contract, but it was fi- to have this on the web. However, be. they had requested to be with a nally agreed that this would be the we shouldn’t lose the human side of About 90 percent estimated their sors as well as their professors. group of friends. most efficient way,” said Morrison. it,” E.W. Looney, Undergraduate average to be above a 3.0. However, “I think that midterm grades were During the course of the room Although the revisions were de- Vice President of Campus Affairs, only 50 percent of those students most beneficial to the students at selection process, students who have signed to allow the most number of said. did receive a 3.0 GPA or higher. risk of failing,” said Klara Grodzin- been issued selection numbers will students to be placed in on-campus “Any other problems will be ad- No changes will be implement- sky, a Professor in the School of go to the Boggs Chemistry building housing, the new system does not dressed, hopefully with a solution,” ed in the system of midterm grade Mathematics. to select a specific room. This is one completely eliminate the problem Wang said. “The committee believes reports for this semester. The sys- “Several of these students sought of the few parts of the process that of the waiting-list. it has solved a lot of the problems tem will be fully evaluated at the additional help after the reports were has not been converted to an online The committee does stress, how- that were there. We have two more end of this semester to see if chang- filed and improved their final aver- process. ever, that Tech can house approxi- years to work on it. By the end of es need to be made. Several issues ages.” The selection numbers, once mately 40 percent of its students, the fourth year the system will be regarding the midterm grade reports drawn via lottery, will then be listed considerably higher than those lo- very sound and will be used in the have surfaced that may be reexam- More statistics about retention can be according to class standing. Wait- cated in the center of a city. In addi- future years.” ined again in the future. Concerns found www.irp.gatech.edu. NEWS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 5 Council Clippings Senate and House Senators cut SAC, House debates its approve budget reapportionment By Jody Shaw By Jody Shaw News Editor News Editor

The members of the Graduate Student The Undergraduate House passed two Senate sank their teeth into the budget on bills allocating over $15,000 to the Student Tuesday and made one amendment before Center Programs Board on Tuesday. The passing it. However, because the Senate first bill provided a new projector for the passed a different version than the House, movie committee to show films in the Stu- the budget debate is not over. The $2 dent Center Theater. The second bill actu- million-plus bill will head to a conference ally provided funds to renovate the sound committee of graduate senators and under- system in the theatre, which currently uses graduate representatives who will attempt equipment that dates to the 1970s. to write a compromise. An extended debate took place concern- The two portions of the budget targeted ing each bill, as Biology Representative Brad by the Senators were two of the largest Bolton suggested that ad hoc committees allocations in the bill—Student Athletic be formed for each bill to ensure that the Center and Student Center Programs Board. equipment being purchased were the best SAC requested funds to buy approximately values. Other members of UHR, however, 80 new squash racquets, which a number of argued that the Student Center has profes- senators found extravagant. sionals who research to find the best equip- Campus Recreation Director Butch Stam- ment at the lowest prices. In the end, Bolton phill was on hand, and he noted that squash lost both arguments, and the bills were racquets are easily broken. Once satisfied approved. with his answers about squash racquets, the The most extended debate of the evening senators moved on to questioning other concerned a bill from the Internal Devel- portions of the SAC budget, including the opment committee to reapportion the House. money for office supplies, towels, and Buzz Author Brian George proposed that the Card reader maintenance. current freshmen and sophomore repre- The office supplies particularly both- sentatives be combined to six underclass ered the senators. Just three years ago, the representatives, defined as individuals with amount of money allocated to SAC for By Brian Oxford / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 0-59 hours, and the totals for junior and office supplies was $5,000 dollars. Last year, Student Center President Charlotte Conrad looks on as Associate Student Center senior class representatives be lowered to SAC received $10,000, and this year, it Director Sally Hammock defends the Programs Board’s budget before the Gradu- three. The argument is that under the cur- requested $15,000. The Senators did not ate Senate. The Senators decided not to cut the Concert committee’s budget. rent system, freshmen are represented by believe that the office supply needs had sophomores, and seniors are underrepre- tripled over the past several years, even though sented, since they have only three reps com- Stamphill noted that intramurals, ORGT Bills Considered pared to the five other classes have. and some options programs used the SAC After much debate and little progress, supplies. They decided to cut the allocation Undergraduate House of Representatives Member-at-Large Stephen Popick motioned

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bury proposed cutting the budget of the Amendment to UHR Constitution (UJC) Author: Brian George passed cerned co-op representation, which was re-

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Concert committee to nothing, since he Amendment to Bylaws of UHR Author: Brian George withdrawn duced to two representatives, one for each

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felt its mission overlapped with two other Amendment to Bylaws of UHR Author: Brian George passed in part semester. The portion regarding the num- ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Student Center committees, Major Pro- ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ber of hours and when they must be ac- grams and Special Events. Much debate Graduate Student Senate quired that defines each class representative

ensued, but the majority of senators felt FY 2002-03 Student Activity Fee Budget Author: Trey Childress passed was remanded to the Internal Develop-

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Quote of the week: “We cross our bridges when we come to OPINIONS them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a Editorial Board: Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 memory of the smell of smoke, and a presumption that once our eyes watered.” Matthew Bryan, Editor-in-Chief OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion —Tom Stoppard Jody Shaw, News Editor Mary DeCamp, Opinions Editor Jennifer Hinkel, Focus Editor Housing changes positive Andrew Santelli, Entertainment Editor The Department of Housing is once again making changes Derek Haynes, Sports Editor Daniel Uhlig, Photography Editor to on-campus housing selection. This year, the entire sign-up Jamie Schulz, Advertising Manager process will be conducted online. As a result, juniors and Matt Flagg, Online Editor seniors will be able to find out if they were assigned a selection Jennifer LaHatte, Managing Editor number much quicker than in the past. A completely online process will prove to be beneficial for students. It should be much more efficient, and it will be helpful for students to know their priority in the selection process. It is also positive that the Housing Department will try to fill more block housing requests than in the past, to create a better sense of community in residence halls. Students should be given the opportunity to live with as many of their friends as possible. However, this focus on block housing could make students who have no one or only one person to room with, feel left out or be given less of an option when choosing a room. Hopefully, the Housing Department has adequately prepared for the inevitable online onslaught that will occur when students are able to begin signing up. By moving the entire process online, the department is relying heavily on the technical ability of its equipment. The system should be completely reliable and efficient so that there is no chance that students’ DANIELLE BRADLEY important housing information could be lost. Check facts before making accusations Re-allocate representatives I write in response to Mr. Kehuti’s around to get his belongings. This inside the deck. All he could see was February 15 letter, “Racism a reality is when Georgia Tech Police “rolled a car approach and stop in front of a There was a proposal in the Undergraduate House of at Tech,” for I feel that it touches us up on us three cars deep” and high security building. Looking into Representatives this week to re-apportion the number of all very deeply. “(Officer Ricker) stepped out of his headlights with high contrast As much as I respect my fellow car.” The building he idled in front background lighting at a distance it representatives in the House. Two of the problems that have student, I simply had to know the of was Georgia Tech’s nuclear reactor would be impossible to see into the been encountered are that freshmen do not have enough of a validity of his accusation. Unlike complex, the Neely Research vehicle - let alone clearly distinguish direct representational voice and that the senior class is under- Mr. Kehuti’s statements, my reply Building. “gold teeth” and “braided hair” upon is based on a three day investigation Since September 11 Georgia Tech which Mr. Kehuti bases the racial represented. into this affair including research Police have guarded the Neely intent. A logical solution to the freshman class’ problem, is to hold with the Atlanta Police Department, Building around the clock. According As the timestamps on GTPD elections for freshman class representatives in the fall. As it is the Georgia Tech Police Department to official records, Officer Ricker radio recordings will clearly show, and the Police Executive Research was assigned to the reactor complex Officer Ricker called for backup now, the freshman class is represented by sophomores who Forum (PERF). Mr. Kehuti’s on the night in question and thus before he was able to determine who were elected last spring. statements are holistically inaccurate he was not even driving a patrol car. was in the car. The call placed was If freshmen reps were elected after about one month into and slanderous. From his position at the Neely for a suspicious vehicle. Had he been He begins by noting that he came Research Building it would be the fall of their first year, while they still had an entire year to out of the parking deck and pulled impossible to see a car maneuvering See Facts, page 9 be freshmen, they would be more likely to be students who are eager to be involved and learn about student government as they go. These students, being still new to the college environment, would most likely be the students who are serious about representing their class and who would not take such responsibility for granted. The second problem is that the senior class has only three representatives, compared to five reps each for the three other classes. The number of senior reps should be increased to five so that all classes have the same amount of representation. The senior class has always been large due to the number of students who stay for more than four years. Such a large group of students deserves the same amount of representation as the other classes. This would give all classes equal say in the matters that come before UHR, and therefore a more even playing field when it comes to important SGA decisions. The Undergraduate House of Representatives deals with many important issues, not the least of which is the allocation of money. When so many important decisions are being made every week, all classes deserve equal and adequate representation so that no group of students is at a disadvantage.

Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of By Matt Norris / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS individual editors. OPINIONS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 7 Olympics not one event, need many broadcasters TECHNIQUE “The South’s Liveliest College The last couple of weeks I have trying to see the race on NBC. The Newspaper” watched the Olympics on and off. “There are too many events for divided system works out well for Established in 1911 Every time my only choice is whatever one network to try and cover college football. Don’t care about Editor-in-Chief NBC decides to broadcast at that the crummy local rival? Then watch Matthew Bryan them all. There should be more particular moment. I sometimes have a big game on a different channel. It • • • the option of CNBC, but that is than one option for viewers.” could also work well for the multiple mostly hockey. I sit down to watch simultaneous events in the Olympics. News Jody Shaw, Editor a little; along with 90% of America Daniel Uhlig Does the New York Times buy Tony Kluemper, Assistant Editor I have one choice. NBC bought Photography Editor exclusive rights to report on the Sriram Narasimhan exclusive rights to the Olympics games? No. They realize it is absurd Opinions broadcast for America. to try to find the hundreds of qualified Mary DeCamp, Editor Matt Norris Exclusive rights are quite counting commercial time. This same game with the same teams. If photographers and reporters needed common in the sports broadcasting means no event is show in great NBC bought exclusive rights to to undertake such an endeavor. Focus Jennifer Hinkel, Editor business. Fox bought exclusive rights detail. NCAA football, there would be three Instead the AP, Reuters, AJC, NY Madhu Adiga, Joshua Cuneo, Jennifer to the Super Bowl. That makes it The Olympics are not a singular games on a weekend, with Georgia Times, London Times and every Lee, Sriram Narasimhan, Kimberly Rieck the only station able to broadcast linear event for which only one Tech having a very slim chance of other paper sends its most qualified Entertainment the big game. The same thing broadcaster is needed. There are ever making an appearance. Or employees to cover the games. Andrew Santelli, Editor Bryan Basamanowicz, Assistant Editor happens with the other major many events, and people should be maybe television would show NBC could get away with 2 or 3 Ian Clark, Matt Flagg, Rob Hill, Jon sporting events. Most major sporting able to watch what interests them. snippets of tape-delayed action from TV crews to cover the events they Kaye, Hesam Panahi, Kimberly Rieck,Chris Webb events have only one game in one If figure skating is on and you are a dozen games. You would sit around have scheduled for the day. ABC, place at one time and can easily be not interested you are simply out of and hope to see a little of the action CBS, ESPN, etc. should also be able Sports Derek Haynes, Editor covered by one network. luck. that interests you, just like you must to send a few highly qualified crews Derick Stanger, Assistant Editor With a single linear event it makes Other events are happening in now wait for three hours to find out to show America different events Joseph Jeong, Katie Neal, Al Przygocki sense for one network to broadcast Salt Lake City at the same time, and how much speed skating will be and aspects of the Olympics. This Production the game. The game is always on at least some of them would probably covered. way the cost would be less for NBC. Jamie Schulz, Advertising Mgr. and the audience does not miss part interest you if you were given the If multiple networks could divvy NBC would not lose a large block Hesam Panahi of it because something else is going option of watching them. There are up the events, then a simple switch of programming, but it could still Copy Editing Jennifer Schur, Benjamin Small, on. There is limited space for camera too many events for one network to to CBS could give you speed skating fit in some of their popular shows Tiffany Vliek crews, announcers and producers. try to cover them all. There should for an hour. With an exclusive NCAA around the Olympics. All the while, Fox can deliver almost everything a me, the consumer, could get more Photography be more than one option for contract, there would be no regional Daniel Uhlig, Editor person interested in the Super Bowl American viewers. The exclusive action that would feature more locally bang for my buck. Wade Burch, Darkroom Mgr. Ian Clark, Assistant Editor wants to see. contract that NBC has hinders the popular teams. If the biggest match I might sound a little crazy, but a Scott Meuleners, Assistant Editor The Olympics, however, are not Games from being watched by as up in the country was Nebraska- quick glance at broadcasters in other Danielle Bradley, Rob Hill, Kimberly Hinckley, Peter Jensen, John Jewell, Scott one linear event. There are many many people that would like to watch Colorado, there would be no way a countries shows that the multiple King, Zachary Kraus, Marques McMillan, simultaneous events going on. them. lower ranked Georgia – Georgia Tech broadcasts do work. Germany, Brian Oxford, Andrew Saulters, Matthias Slalom, hockey and speed skating The Olympic games are not like game would make it on. Luckily, Mexico, New Zealand and Norway Shapiro, Clinton Smith, June Zhang all go on at the same time. NBC the Super Bowl. They are more like since they are split up between have two broadcasters each. France Online Matt Flagg, Editor must pick something to show. They college football. No network signs stations, now ABC might have the and Korea both have three. Japan Martin Wiggins, Assistant Editor end up giving a each event a few exclusive rights to the NCAA football big national game, but someone else tops the list with a whopping six. minutes here and there. In three Six might be over kill, but why not Managing Editor games; it would not make any sense broadcasts the local favorites. Jennifer LaHatte hours of coverage they show 12 for them to do that. There are too Is the hometown hero trying to give us a few more choices. I might events. That comes down to 15 many different games, and people qualify for Super G at the same time be able to see more curling and less • • • minutes of air time per event, not do not always want to watch the ice dancing finals are on? Good luck figure skating. Board of Student Publications Dr. Carole E. Moore, Chair RoseMary Wells, Publications Mgr. Tech allows students to learn and grow in many creative ways Billiee Pendleton-Parker, Advisor Advertising and Accounting Nancy Bowen, Business Mgr. Sir Isaac Newton claimed that man to be used by machines, rather Marcus Kwok, Accounts Mgr. he saw farther because he stood on “It’s not the easiest academic than training man to use the Donna Sammander, Advertising Mgr. the shoulders of giants. Well that road to travel, but there is a machines. • • • sounds nice, but to me it seems just At a practical level, navigating Copyright Notice Copyright © 2002, Matthew Bryan, a little too easy. You don’t just walk spring board hidden within each your way through the ambiguities Editor, and by the Board of Student up to a giant and expect him to of a difficult math, science or Publications. 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The ideas expressed herein are those of the editor or the individual of familiarization and trust building than if you were simply handed a authors and do not necessarily reflect the before I stood on anyone’s shoulders. formula or were given step-by-step views of the Board of Student quite difficult at times trying to draft formulaic foreign methods of Publications, the students, staff, or faculty I would learn to identify with and up lab write-ups when I wasn’t sure problem solving, learning the hard instructions. Furthermore, taking of Georgia Tech, or the University System understand the giant whose shoulder that I knew a thing about what I way allows you to share in the struggle the long road sometimes can benefit of Georgia. I was seeking. I would expect to slip was talking about. Yet somewhere and reward of the grand evolution you by exposing a broad range of Advertising Information and fall off the giant multiple times perspectives that relate to your Information and rate cards can be found between beginning the write-up and of scientific knowledge. And you on our World Wide Web site at before I finally established upon him handing it in, I seemed to learn a have every right and opportunity to problem. http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique/. a secure footing. So it’s apparently no accident or The deadline for reserving ad space and great deal more than I expected. claim a piece of human discovery. submitting ad copy is noon on Friday, one In the lecture halls at Tech, it’s What’s more is that most of what I Despite the fact that your professors act of sabotage, there are reasons week prior to publication. There are no exceptions to this policy. 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It’s not the easiest academic and sadistic pedagogy. searching texts and the Internet for Letter Submission Policy material. road to travel, but there is a spring Sub-caliber technical institutions clues until the picture finally begins The Technique welcomes all letters to the editor and will print letters on a timely And the problems that show up board hidden within each road block place a much heavier emphasis on to come into focus. Regardless of and space-available basis. Letters should be on your exams might be distantly we encounter. formulaic methods. They sell their what avenue you choose, Tech hand-delivered, mailed to Georgia Tech Campus Mail Code 0290, or e-mailed to akin to the problems you went over The engine behind progressive philosophy as a more “hands-on” prepares you to develop your own [email protected]. Letters in class, but all the same it would be real world science is powered by approach to a technical education, unique approach to problem should be addressed to Matthew Bryan, Editor. All letters must be signed and must nice to see an authorized blood test those who can sew together scattered meaning that their students acquire solving.The impact your work will include a campus box number or other that confirms such semblance. pieces of information in order to more functional experience with high leave on you is proportional to the valid mailing address for verification purposes. Letters should not exceed 350 Texts, lab manuals and exercise greater intellectual and tech tools and systems and should impact you leave on your work. words and should be submitted by 8 a.m. workbooks seem to have had large All in all, the end result not only Wednesday in order to be printed in the functional command over scientific thus be better prepared for the job following Friday’s issue. Any letters not segments of crucial information and disciplines. Great scientists must learn market post graduation. gives you the benefit of the solution, meeting these criteria or not considered by explanation gutted from them. And but also gives you a sense of scientific the Editorial Board of the Technique to be to find comfort in the unfamiliar But, by curtailing emphasis on of valid intent will not be printed. Editors even the simplest concepts seem to and to maintain persistence in the the theoretical and philosophical and self discovery. The less sense reserves the right to edit for style, content, be explained in ways that are as something makes when you first and length. Only one submission per face of the confusing. dimensions of science, these person will be printed each term. confusing as possible, if they’re With every achievement that institutions sell short those who encounter it, the more rewarding it explained at all. will be when you finally attain Contacting Us comes after multiple bouts with would seek to creatively test the limits [email protected] I am quite convinced that my helpless frustration, you not only of established science through mastery over it. And only the [email protected] chemistry lab manual was molested obtain knowledge, but you also lay innovation. Furthermore, they deny shoulders of the strongest, wildest [email protected] and stripped of multiple pages of a claim on what you have learned. scientists professional empowerment and most powerful giants are really Online relevant information. For me it was Instead of carelessly absorbing and identity by essentially training worth standing on. http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique/ 8 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique OPINIONS

‘Word’ not source of all misconduct Techs and the City: A sinister side to Tech’s good reputation? In the February 15th article resorting to cheating, then that By Jennifer Hinkel sinister their programs? concerning the Academic student is a prime target for Focus Editor side to If the majority of Tech students Misconduct Review Committee, misconduct, Word or not. Tech’s write with the same lack of Professor August Giebelhaus is There is no excuse for academic Compared to many other stellar en- grammar, inadequacies of quoted as saying that until ‘Word’ misconduct. Wherever there is American colleges, Tech can boast gineering vocabulary and dearth of style that is “changed,” there can be no choice, there is responsibility, and of relatively healthy “town gown” reputation. I’ve seen in some of the average addressing any other academic the decision to cheat is a conscious relations. Despite a few rifts in the We’re an articles turned in to the Technique misconduct problems. I submit that one. Likewise, the presence of Word past, such as last year’s disputes engineering over the past few years, I would this is a nonsensical view of the issue. is no excuse for faculty to throw up between Home Park residents and school. say that Tech students on the whole For example, the current rush of their hands and say academic their student neighbors, Tech Therefore, have not been adequately prepared College of Computing cases is not misconduct is an inaddressable students have enjoyed a good does that make our non- for a future outside of science. attributable to Word, rather, it stems problem. Surely the faculty and reputation in Atlanta. At the worst, engineering programs less Our popularity with Atlanta’s from inappropriate collaboration students of Georgia Tech are Tech students go unnoticed amidst reputable? We produce finely technological firms might be a between students. To cite another the throngs of crowded humanity trained engineers, but does Tech’s boon to our engineers, but at the example, in some courses, especially between Buckhead and Down- lack of prestigious programs in same time, our lack of prestigious laboratory courses requiring extensive “Word is only town, the perimeter and the airport. literature and language count programs in other areas sends a technical reports, use of Word often If anything, Tech’s stellar against us rather than for us? signal to Atlanta employers that leads to clear signs of misconduct ‘dangerous’ when a academic reputation bestows a Though hard to believe, Georgia our engineers may lack the skills that make it easier to catch offenders. professor doesn’t take certain aura around Tech students Tech’s name does not carry so necessary for business If there is a cancer at Georgia Tech that conveys diligence, discipline much prestige in every part of the communication, team work and that threatens the academic the time to provide and dedication, regardless of country. I can’t count the number social networking. environment, it is a lack of respect, challenging whether these qualities hold true of times that, while visiting home If we recognize the downside either of students for faculty or vice for individuals. In the Atlanta job in Pennsylvania, I’ve heard as well as the benefits to our versa, or of students for themselves. assignments for each market, Tech offers a seemingly surprised noises from the mouths engineering renown, faculty and When a student doesn’t respect new term” endless supply of attractive hires of acquaintances expressing shock students can work to ensure a Tech a class, the class becomes an exercise for the city’s technology and that a “technical school” has a degree signals education that in getting a passing grade instead of engineering firms. Our reputation program in International Affairs. encompasses all of the necessary a learning opportunity. On the other for excellence precedes us to the Some are also surprised that this skills for success rather than simply hand, Word is only “dangerous” intelligent and creative enough to job market, and potential “technical school” has a football an understanding of engineering when a professor doesn’t take the tackle the issue of cheating in ways employers recognize the quality program. Tech’s shining repu- concepts. The skills I speak of do time to provide challenging that will strongly enhance and of Tech engineers. tation is not known everywhere. not necessarily need to be taught assignments for each new term. support academic excellence. While this seemingly fine The sinister side to our as individual classes, but instead For example, in the College of Let us let this time of introspection arrangement may benefit engineers reputation arises when prestige they need to be integrated into Computing a possible solution would and controversy be a time of seeking local employment, what translates into stereotyping. These the curriculum. If the faculty be to make the first several opportunity and reform. Let us now about the non-engineers at Tech, stereotypes that cast Tech students willingly raises standards for assignments be more open-ended, choose to change and improve those or those that look for a future as scientists, math geniuses, communications and teamwork with many solutions. Then it doesn’t things over which we have control farther from the arms of alma computer nerds, or engineers hurt skills within the academic appear to students that there is only and overcome those things outside mater? Along with Tech’s those with interests outside of framework of engineering and “one right answer” and, if they don’t our reach, like the existence of Word, reputation as a breeding ground scientific and technological fields. science classes, students will be know it, that the only way they can with thoughtful and inventive new of bright engineering students, Can the most prestigious law compelled to develop these skills. get it is to get it from someone else. procedures and policies. Atlantans and those beyond the schools or Ivy League graduate The result will be Tech students Of course, if a student doesn’t respect city can also associate Tech with programs in English or Philosophy known for success rather than just himself enough to believe that he Nathan Cook the things it is not. Amidst the trust that Tech has adequately smarts, whether in Atlanta or can learn the material without [email protected] accolades, could there be a more prepared students to succeed in beyond. OPINIONS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 9

Facts from page 6 Question of the week able to discern the identities of the vehicle’s occupants, he would have In honor of called in a suspicious person. Officer Ricker has received only compliments Presidents’ Day: during his distinguished service at Georgia Tech. “Who is your all- Mr. Kehuti asserts that police departments are racist and thus his time favorite U.S. complaint would not be “heard.” He has no evidence of Officer Ricker’s president, and why?” actions yet he firmly concludes he’s a “House Negro” that is being persecuted. He has no knowledge Stephanie Belcher Michael Johnston Arum Balasundaram of GTPD traffic enforcement MSE Junior IE Freshman ECE Grad statistics before/after the winter break robberies yet he can publish claims “Teddy Roosevelt “I’d have say FDR. “Clinton—I think he of profiling. Such statements defile Black because he’s very He was a pioneer in is a good orator and History Month’s recognition that inspirational.” international seems broad-minded.” persecution is deleterious. Simply Buzz relations.” declaring all investigations prima fascie racial in nature harms the unity for which “our ancestors died.” One of history’s greatest egalitarians, Dr. Martin Luther King, Around Jr., remarked, “The marvelous new (awareness) which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to distrust of all white people, for Campus many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny and their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone.” Qeiu Chan LaShawnta Beedles Caroline Seabrook BC Sophomore CompE Junior Physics Freshman Jonathan Friedman [email protected] “My favorite would be “George Washington “Lincoln, because he Franklin Roosevelt; he because he set a lot of was the most honest Feature and Photos by greatly contributed to precedents.” politician that we Email us with your views. Send mail Andrew Saulters to [email protected] or the U.S. economy.” had.” [email protected] pageFOCUS 13 Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 13 She’s back...and she’s hot Luuuuuuuke Natalie Imbruglia’s new album White Lilies No, it’s not your father...it’s the seven-foot FOCUS Island shows that her talent goes far beyond Georgia Tech “diaper dandy” center from the strains of her hit single “Torn.” Page 19 Hope Forest, Australia. Page 32 Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002

Interview with Stephanie Ray When stealing only one just won’t do On Tech, diversity “Like anyone, I appreciate the ingenuity it takes to remove the ‘T’...To those who might think my concern and Black History By Jennifer Lee is alarmist, I point to the young woman whose life Contributing Writer ended tragically only a few months ago when she tried to climb one of our campus buildings. This When Stephanie Ray has something im- portant to say, she leans forward on the unfortunate event serves as a vivid wake-up call to the edge of her chair, plants both feet on the risks associated with attempting to steal the ‘T’.” ground, and by golly, she says it. Her words are carefully chosen and elo- —President Wayne Clough, October, 1999 quent, but at the same time, she seems totally genuine, and above all, the thing By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Madhu Adiga and group, which called itself the Cald- you carry away from an interview with Sriram Narasimhan well Liberation Army (CLA), was ap- Stephanie Ray is her passion and enthusi- Staff Writers proached by the Technique for a asm for what she does. statement, and spoke under anonym- Stephanie Ray is the Associate Dean of This statement was made by In- ity. Because the Caldwell residents Students and Director of Diversity Issues stitute President Wayne Clough in moved this semester, the CLA is now and Programs. She earned both her under- response to rising concern about the dissolved. (Names have been changed graduate and graduate degrees at Western dangers of stealing the ‘T’ from Tech to protect the culprits; we’ll call their Kentucky University, with undergraduate Tower, a tradition that began over representative “Burdell.”) degrees in history, government, and speech 30 years ago. The safety of this tradi- “The first conception of the idea communication, and a graduate degree in By John Jewel / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS tion has always been a concern and of stealing the ‘T’ came about at the Student Personnel Services in Higher Edu- the recent death referred to by Presi- dinner table one night,” said Burdell. cation. dent Clough has raised serious dis- “We were all talking about stealing After graduating, she worked for several cussion over the danger involved in the big ‘T’ and how you couldn’t do institutions (her alma mater, Mississippi such a stunt. Although this practice that any more. We then noticed how State, and Georgia Southern, to name a has been discouraged, several stu- many other ‘T’s there were on cam- few) in a variety of dents found an alternative. pus buildings, and we thought, ‘Hey, areas such as resi- Towards the end of Fall Semes- what if all the little ‘T’s disappeared dence life, women’s “It was the ter, several students in the Caldwell around Atlanta? That would be even issues, student ac- students that residence hall formed a faction in bigger than stealing the big one.’ So tivities and organi- zations, counseling, response to having to move out of we got together, four of us, and start- By John Jewell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS requested the dorm for renovations at the end The CLA swiped ‘T’s from Woodruff, Fitten, Sixth Street and multicultural there be a of finals. A representative from the See ‘T’-less, page 15 Apartments and at thirteen other campus buildings. affairs, before final- ly coming here in Director of 1997. Diversity.” A Different PersTECHtive Before Dean When you can’t afford Ray’s arrival, there Stephanie Ray was no Office of Assoc. Dean of True Diversity Issues and Students Programs, which Cancun, try a road trip may come as a sur- Geniuses By Kimberly Rieck how many miles one has to travel each prise to many. Another surprise is that Dean Staff Writer day. Ray had a hand in creating not one, but two By Joshua Cuneo diversity programs: in 1994, Georgia South- Columnist The most important step is to figure After almost two months of grueling out the destination. There are many pop- ern decided to create an Office of Multicul- “Knowledge is power.” schoolwork, papers, tests, and stress, there ular destinations this year for spring break- tural Affairs, and Ray, who had presented —Francis Bacon comes a time when every Tech student ers. For some of the longer trips, it is diversity workshops and speaking at differ- should take a break. Spring break is from necessary to leave on the 29 in order to ent colleges and universities in the region, Throughout life, I’ve been advised count- February 29 until March 10 (March 2 to make it back to tech on time. Luckily, was hired as their first director. When she less times on the most effective way to main- 6, officially). While some people may fly several of them are only one or two days arrived at Tech in March 1997, she was tain a healthy and wholesome lifestyle. I’ve off to Cancun, the Bahamas, Vail or a drive away from Atlanta. again asked to head Tech’s first Office of given each suggestion its due consideration, plethora of other exotic and thrilling lo- One of the most common places for Diversity Issues and Programs. She is proud choosing to retain and apply the ones I cations, others cannot afford the expen- Techies to travel to during spring break is of both. deem best and to ignore the others. The sive airfare or trip cost. However, Panama City Beach, Florida. Panama City “I have the distinct privilege and honor most prominent advice, though, has been inexpensive altervacation natives exist other Beach has been rated the number one of having created two diversity offices from the common adage of seeking the road less than spending the break at home. spring break destination in the U.S. For scratch. That is a unique opportunity, and I traveled and finding my own path regard- A common college tradition is to road those looking to swim and get a tan over feel so blessed and honored to be able to do less of whether the masses approve. That is, trip with a few friends. One of the basic break, it has 27 miles of white beaches. that, because that’s the apex of a person’s I must decide whether I will combat social requirements is a car. Unfortunately, most Places to check out there are the beach career, to be able to do something new. And conventions in order to think, act, behave, rental agencies will not rent cars to col- clubs such as like Spinnaker, LaVela, I’ve been able to do it twice, at only 40 years and develop philosophies which I and I lege students, so the only ways to obtain Sharky’s and Harpoon Harry’s. Panama old,” a sentiment she echoes at the end of alone deem best appropriate for me. one if you do not own one already is to City is 388 miles away from Atlanta. our interview that reminds me of her hu- As I’ve struggled to follow through with borrow one, or convince a friend with In recent years, Key West, Florida has mility and respect for the students and her this idea, I’ve come to believe that those one to come along on the trip. If the become a popular place for college stu- work. who have successfully aspired to this adage friend is reluctant, a selling point would Ray also gives much of the credit to the and established their own individuality are students. “It would not have been possible be to offer to pay for all gas and part of See Trips, page 18 those who take education the most serious- lodging expenses for the driver. Also de- without the students,” she said. “It was the ly. This is because the continuous acquisi- pending on the distance, it might be nec- students that requested there be a Director tion of knowledge provides greater insight essary to convince three or more friends of Diversity; they asked, ‘Other college have into life and strengthens that person’s resis- to come along to share the driving them, so why don’t we?’ One of the most tance against social conventions. This is the responsibilities. unique things about Tech and what I love underlying value of education and hence As far as road trip ac- the most is that students are very involved the reason why adults have been lecturing commodations, travel- in making decisions that pertain to them. me about its infinite value for the past nine- ers can find many And so Georgia Tech listened to the stu- teen years. The more intelligent I become, cheaper options. In- dents, and hired me and started this office. the easier it is for me to exhibit my own stead of staying in “And,” she said, smiling, “that is so Tech! I uniqueness without feeling the burden of hotels, some don’t think that could have happened else- social pressure to act or behave a certain towns and plac- where.” way. Consequently, I form theories and es have nearby Her job as Director of Diversity Issues ideas that are often not only different, they campsites. Also it is im- involves closely working with students to are radically different. My own philoso- portant to budget how relay messages to the administration, as well phies are often so unconventional that I’ve much you plan on spending as providing diversity training and educa-

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ours,” said Page. will never understand the complex- ‘T’-less from page 13 The former CLA did consider Cuneo from page 13 ity of reality as a whole. this issue when they undertook their Once I began to recognize this mission, but they still stand by their nature of reality for myself, I real- ed pillaging Tech for all the little ber hanging off the building] took a decision. “We feel bad that we stole frequently encountered increduli- ized that any need I might have to ‘T’s.” nice ten-foot fall to the ground.” them, but…because we didn’t have ty, disbelief, and immediate argu- fit into social convention was insig- A total of 32 ‘T’s were stolen The incident revealed that the our freshman experience, we are not mentative opposition when I express nificant by comparison, and I be- from sixteen different buildings on issue of safety was still a concern, surrendering the ‘T’s back,” said them. came less afraid of asserting my own campus over a time period of two despite the smaller scale of the prank. Burdell. Why are they so bitter? Obviously, the best place to seek attitude and beliefs, regardless of nights and one day. The first inci- According to the Office of the Dean The fact that these students were such an education is the classroom, how radical and incomprehensible dent occurred when the group stole of Students, the degree of danger forced to move out of Caldwell is but unfortunately, I have discov- they may be. The true geniuses of both ‘T’s from the back of Fitten involved in committing such an of- actually one of the reasons they stole ered that the educational system is the world, then, are those who have residence hall. The second building fense is a major contributing factor the ‘T’s. According to Burdell, all fraught with superficiality, degrad- fully comprehended reality in this was Woodruff North. in taking disciplinary action. of the group members felt extreme- ing its underlying value. fashion. They have become skilled “We had attempted to steal a “The stealing of the Tech ‘T’ is ly dissatisfied with their Freshman Students in the classroom evalu- in accumulating a wide berth of frat letter, but we realized that they an issue of damage and extreme phys- Experience. ate who is most intelligent through information and then manipulat- would find out who it was and kill ical danger,” said Karen Boyd, Se- “With no more Caldwell, our test scores, grades, and academic ing it to enhance their outlook on nior Associate Dean of Students. standing, but such numbers are am- reality and uncover deeper truths “The only reason we would be- biguous, for a less intelligent stu- about life. This insight keeps them “When the come involved is because of the per- “If the student[s were] dent may earn great grades while a intelligent and modest, and they person...was hanging ception of it being a tradition and successful in their more intelligent student may strug- succeed in making discoveries and the danger that is associated with gle in a class. The student who developing philosophies that bene- off the CoC, he was it,” said Boyd. actions, it doesn’t earns a 1600 on his SAT is not fit the entire human race by assist- literally holding on In addition, the magnitude of mean that the next necessarily a genius, nor is the stu- ing in its intellectual evolution. the financial cost associated with dent who fails trigonometry a math- The direct polar contrast to the with his legs.” the crime would have to be assessed student...will be too.” ematical moron. When I enter a true genius is, of course, the arro- Anonymous student in order to make accurate judge- Karen Boyd classroom, I understand that the gant and egotistical blockhead who Campus ‘T’ stealer ments on the nature of the sanction Sr. Associate Dean of Students primary objective of the class is to practices style over substance in or- on the student. In the case of the learn something and learn it well, der to incite the admiration and stealing of the smaller ‘T’s, around regardless of whether I find the ma- envy of his peers, perhaps eliminat- campus however, the cost has been terial interesting. I do this because I ing his private insecurities at the us, so we decided no fraternities or estimated by the Department of friendships are fading because we believe that it is vital for everybody same time. Whenever I hear some- sororities,” Burdell said. Facilities as being approximately 15 are now split up all over the place to study every subject, even of most one branded a true genius, I stop According to Burdell, the easiest to 20 dollars per letter. and not even in freshman dorms,” subjects are pursued as a sideline and carefully consider if that indi- buildings to retrieve the ‘T’s from “Insurance doesn’t cut in until Burdell said. activity, for if a person limits his vidual has met the criteria for au- were the newer buildings. “The ‘T’s you have a damage value of $5000, The former CLA feels a sense of focus to one particular academic thentic ingenuity. I believe that each on the Health Center were the hardest so in terms of making repairs, inci- accomplishment for having thought field, he will develop a narrow-mind- person must be analyzed for the to get, but it was the easiest build- dents like this are minor compared of such a creative prank and hope ed and one-sided outlook on life. qualities of the true genius before he ing to get to without being noticed. to the Tech Tower vandalism,” said that it may become a tradition for I think that most people under- is called such. The hardest [‘T’s] to reach were on Warren Page, Director of Opera- them. However, according to Dean estimate the importance of main- Now, I’m not stating that those the College of Computing and the tions and Maintenance. Boyd, this may be yet another rea- taining a varied education, especially who are not geniuses lack intelli- Electrical Engineering Building.” When vandalism and external son to charge the students if caught. when they focus more on the grades gence. I go to school and I’m sur- The Van Leer Building’s ‘T’s were damage occur, the type of building “We evaluate each incident in- than on the material. The world rounded by hundreds of intelligent stolen in broad daylight. Two of involved determines who is in charge dividually,” Boyd said. “However, around us is so vastly and mysteri- people every day. Nor do I believe the former CLA members stood of repairs. The Department of Fa- if the student was successful in their ously complex that nobody can even that those who are not geniuses lack watch from a distance while the third cilities handles cases involving ad- actions [sic], it doesn’t mean that begin to perceive it without a thor- individuality. member climbed the building armed ministrative and academic buildings, the next student who follows their oughly developed well-rounded I simply mean that the true ge- with a hammer in his bookbag and such as the College of Computing tradition will be too. We assess the knowledge base. Every fact that I niuses of the world are the epitome pried off the ‘T.’ and the Rich Building, but the De- element of danger to future stu- have learned in the classroom aids of social individuality, analytical in- The removal from the CoC, how- partment of Housing handles any dents potentially,” said Boyd. me in solving the puzzle of the real- sight, and educational development. ever proved to be more difficult. damage to the residence halls. Wondering where the missing ity we all share. Religion, science, I am not a true genius, but I aspire “When the person…was hanging “With buildings like the Health letters are now? You won’t find them. English, history, visual arts, mathe- to this model, and I encourage ev- off the CoC, he was literally hold- Center and the Bookstore, the staff According to the former CLA, some matics, computers, current events— erybody, for the sake of their own ing on with his legs. A car turned would have to notify us and put in a were given away as party favors last all illustrate a different facet of our self-improvement and that of the the corner to go to the architecture request for a replacement. In this semester. Then, at the semester’s very existence, so unless each stu- human race, to seek every opportu- building. It turned out to be a case, the cost of replacement would close, the remaining letters were taken dent is willing to devote his time to nity to improve their own mind in streetsweeper, but the [CLA mem- come out of their budget rather than to various out-of-state residences. this diverse educational pursuit, he the same manner.

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You should capitalize on these di- Ray from page 13 “Diversity often focuses too verse experiences that you get at Tech because ultimately, diversity tion, not just for students, but for diversity an important issue for Tech, much on differences and not will give you the competitive edge faculty and staff as well. not just the students. So you always enough on the similarities…and in life and in the business world.” “One of my roles is to provide have work to do.” the similarities are what bring When asked whether she wor- training and programming for Tech What kind of work? Ray imme- ries about being politically correct students in areas of diversity educa- diately lists some specifics. people together.” when it comes to diversity, she tion. But in order to do that, you “I would love to have some money laughed and shook her head. Stephanie Ray also have to provide training for the set aside for diversity programming, “PC—That is a taboo word for Associate Dean of Students faculty and staff, because you can’t for ethnic student organizations to me. For the record, I am not into satisfy student needs without work- have the opportunity to present pro- PC,” she said with emphasis. “When ing with the faculty,” said Ray. grams to the public,” said Ray. She I’m very comfortable with my Eu- and celebrated every day. being PC is all we’re thinking about, She holds workshops, which are also wants to create a Web-based ropean ancestry, at the same time, “But until this time comes,” she it prevents us from asking questions, open to everyone and should be way for students to report incidents I’m also aware of how my African- said, growing pensive again, “I think and if you’re too scared to asked starting soon this spring, for this of discrimination and harassment. American ancestry has been so left we need to have these types of pro- questions, that keeps me from get- purpose. More importantly, she tries She also mentions the need for bet- out.” That’s why, she says, Carter grams in place to bring awareness.” ting to know you: I’m so afraid that to modify her workshop schedule ter access for students with disabili- G. Woodson, a historian himself, She puts a pragmatic spin on diver- I might call you the wrong thing, to accommodate the busy sched- ties, citing the frequent breakdown started Black History Month. “It’s sity—a subject that is easy to ideal- step on your toes, that it’s easier just ules of students and faculty. For of the elevators in Skiles as an exam- all about finding awareness.” ize. to avoid you than to address you. example, student workshops are usu- ple. “That’s not to say that I don’t “In college, not only do I want “But, you know,” she says, draw- ally on Saturdays, and shorter than In view of Black History Month, think that Hispanic American you to get a degree, I want you to ing from her seemingly endless well faculty workshops. Ray, who considers herself “Afri- Month, Native American Month, get an education. And at Tech, you of memorable quotes, “I cannot tell At the heart of her office, though, can-American with French and En- etc., aren’t equally as important,” can get the best education that money you how many times I have been is just a place to go: “My office is glish ancestry,” affirms that “Black she continued, growing more pas- can buy, as well as the best degree called out of my name. But the names here so that students who need my History Month is important to me sionate with every word. that money can buy. If you come that I have been called—they don’t services, or feel that they have been because I have a degree in history, “I wish there would come a time out of college and you don’t get an bother me; they just run like water mistreated or misunderstood in any and from a historian’s point of view, when we don’t need to have months education and you just get a degree, off me. Because the most important way because of something related history has always been taught from at all, that all these cultures would then Georgia Tech has failed you, thing is not what you are called, but to diversity, have a place to report a Eurocentric perspective. And while be recognized and be appreciated and you have failed Georgia Tech. what you choose to answer to.” it, or just be able to ask a question and get some information.” In addition to doing workshops, Ray is the advisor to the Diversity Forum, a student organization, and is in charge of the Women’s Lead- ership Conference taking place this weekend. She is also working with the student affairs committee to bring Operation Integration onto cam- pus, a weekend retreat to discuss diversity issues and get training. She also has a project of her own,

“The most important thing is not what you are called, but what you choose to answer to.” Stephanie Ray Associate Dean of Students a program called Hearing for Heal- ing, that she wants Georgia Tech to host, hopefully sometime in April. And she mentioned that she had a meeting at 9:00 a.m. the next morn- ing to talk about bringing speakers to Tech to help faculty, staff, and administrators address the needs of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgen- dered community. The range of the projects she’s working on demonstrates the broad definition Ray has of the word di- versity. “We look at diversity in very broad terms here: it’s much more than race and ethnicity. When you hear the word diversity, you often think about differences. Diversity often focuses too much on differences and not enough on the similarities… and the similarities are what bring people together,” said Ray. Most people don’t think about diversity on a daily basis, maybe because Tech is such a diverse cam- pus, with international and out-of- state students of all different ethnicities. When asked how this affects diversity at Tech, Ray re- plied, “I do think that students come to Tech with a broader understand- ing of just how valuable diversity is in their lives. But Tech is a micro- cosm of society, and just like any- where else, we have diversity dilemmas that we have addressed and that we still need to address. I also think that each part of the uni- versity has to play a role in making 18 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique FOCUS

If you enjoy being in the car for Sisters, the Totem Pole and the Mit- tion about places to go once you’re Trips from page 13 long hours at a time, then a trip to tens, two buttes that in Navajo leg- in Key West. A site that has infor- the Four Corners would be an in- end, represent the hands of the gods. mation on clubs across the USA, dents to flock to during their vaca- Once in D.C., you can use the Metro teresting experience for any road Another site to see is Natural wherever your final destination, is tion. MTV picked the locale for its system to travel around. From D.C., trippers. Four Corners is where Ar- Bridges National Monument where clubplanet.com. To find out more spring break shows last year. Key it will take 339 miles to get to Hat- three bridges formed when water about the Outer Banks, check out West features opportunities for snor- teras, NC. At Hatteras, there is a flowed under them. Four Corners outer-banks.com. Information on keling, historic sites and gorgeous ferry to the Outer Banks. From is several thousand miles away. places for $25 or less in NYC can be beaches. Popular sites include Hog’s Hatteras, Atlanta is 553 miles away. If you want to avoid A more off-the-wall place for a found at nycparentsdeals.com. For Breath Saloon, Sloppy Joe’s Bar and New York City has its own share road trip would be to travel to Cullo- information on Cullowhee, and plac- the ever popular Hard Rock Café. of attractions to check out, from the beaches, a cool whee, North Carolina. There, you es to stay and visit in that area, try Key West is 854 miles away from the old favorites (the Metropolitan road trip would be to can go whitewater rafting on the visiting nc-mountains.com. If none Atlanta. Museum of Art, the Statue of Lib- nearby Nantahala River. Other at- of the aforementioned ideas, or sites If you want to avoid the beaches, erty, Rockefeller Center and Times travel to Washington, tractions include the Smoky Moun- appeal to your tastes, another use- a cool road trip would be to travel to Square) to countless new spots. Plus, D.C. and then stop off tain Railroad, Harrah’s Casino, ful place to visit on the Web is Washington, D.C. and then stop you could do anything from the horseback riding, tubing and other yourwayroadtrips.com. In addition, off at the Outer Banks in North playing softball in Central Park to at the Outer Banks in outdoor activities. As far as accom- the American Automobile Associa- Carolina on the way back to Geor- clubbing with Big Apple socialites North Carolina on the modations, you can find campsites tion (AAA) has information about gia. In D.C., the cherry blossoms or visiting El Museo Loco, which along the river and places to stay in accommodations, and restaurants will be in bloom to see. The numer- features odd-ball attractions. The way back to Georgia. Cullowhee and nearby Sylva. The all over the U.S. at their site, aaa.com. ous museums on the mall, includ- numerous clubs, Broadway shows, city of Asheville is also only an hour For driving directions, try ing the Holocaust Museum, the and restaurants make NYC a great away from Cullowhee. One advan- expedia.com or mapquest.com. Museum of Natural History and break playground. Accommodations izona, Utah, Colorado and New tage to visiting Cullowhee is its prox- the Air and Space Museum, can can be expensive, so one possibility Mexico meet. One of the sites there imity at only 148 miles away from If you are planning a road trip, a provide hours of free or inexpensive is to stay in nearby New Jersey and is Monument Valley Tribal Park. Atlanta. membership with the American Au- entertainment. Georgetown is a pop- to take a train into the city each day. Admission is $2.50 for those 8-59. For more information on popu- tomobile Association might be useful ular destination for tourists and shop- While in NYC, the subway system The advantage with going there is lar spring break trips, including those in case you need roadside assistance ping. Its numerous restaurants, provides easy transportation and that that camping costs only $10 a night. to Florida destinations, check out during your travels. They also offer ranging from Ethiopian to Moroc- will save wear and tear on the car, as The Monument Valley forma- the Web sites listed below. free maps for most US destinations, can, can feed the weary traveler. the drive to NYC is 883 miles. tions include Elephant Butte, Three Keywestattractions.org has informa- and discounts at various attractions. ENTERTAINMENTpage 19 Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 19 Looking for a shortcut? Looking for a hangout? The Two Bits Man is too, at least a Check out the Innovox Lounge, where ENTERTAINMENT shortcut to get from class to class. The the Technique’s Rob Hill says offers trouble is that too many ugly buildings students a unique Internet café Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 are in his way. Page 20 experience. Page 21 Imbruglia sheds ‘one-hit wonder’ label After reaching initial success with her single ‘Torn’ from the album Left of the Middle, Australian-born singer Natalie Imbruglia proves her talents have staying power with White Lilies Island, her biserial recording. By Kimberly Rieck 10 hits. There was controversy at the time over Staff Writer songwriting credits on “Torn.” Unlike many pop artists, Imbruglia did not hastily release a follow Artist: Natalie Imbruglia up album to capitalize on her success. She did Album: White Lilies Island have songs on the Go, and Stigmata soundtracks. Label: RCA Those songs also did not have the critical or finan- Tracks: 10 cial success that her first single had. Rating: yyyy After four years, Imbruglia is trying to yet again climb the pop charts with her latest album When Natalie Imbruglia’s first single “Torn” White Lilies Island. The pop scene has changed came out in 1997, it became an dramatically since that time. Her international smash hit. At the newest album fails to reflect the time, Imbruglia was a former She appears to be popularity of current dance driv- huge Australian soap opera star en pop hits. Imbruglia stays true that few outside of England and determined to to her first album heavily in her Australia had ever heard of. Her disprove critics who sophomore debut. In many ways style of pop music with its angry this is a welcome sign because if lyrics was similar to popular fe- stereotype her as the tides of pop change once male pop artists of the time like another again, then creativity and origi- Alanis Morissette and Meredith nality by artists will become pop- Brooks. For a few months, it international star ular again. was impossible to escape the with little U.S. All of the songs on White Lilies words “You’re a little late/I’m Island are either written or co- already torn.” VH1 and MTV success. written by Imbruglia. She ap- had the video on heavy rota- pears to be determined to disprove tion, and the radios overplayed any critics who stereotype her as the song to death, as is the case yet another international star who with most pop hits. The success of the single cannot find similar success in the U.S. Therefore, helped skyrocket the debut album, Left of the although there are not many tracks on the album, Middle, to the top 10 list in 1998. On top of the the tracks that remain show off her songwriting album’s financial success, Imbruglia received crit- talents. ical praise as well when she won an MTV Music Many of the songs deal with the consequences Video Award, and received three Grammy nomi- of living in the moment in life and love. “Butter- nations. flies” is about the end of a relationship, when you However, the rest of the songs on Left of the know it’s too late to try and fix things, and the By Ken Sharp / RCA RECORDS Middle failed to reach the success of “Torn” in the only solution is to end things. The lyrics are Though many may have thought she fell off the face of the earth, Natalie Imbruglia U.S. In other parts of the world, especially En- has finally come out with another album, this time entitled ‘White Lilies Island.’ This gland and Australia, several of the songs were top See Natalie, page 25 second recording has promise to develop the Australian’s burgeoning career.

Norwegian black metal supergroup Sub.bionic sets out to Dimmu Borgir thrashes Masquerade prove musical worth By Matt Flagg and easily recognized slice of the popu- atic singing, this crowd took these bands By Alyson Laura Online Editor lation exhibited a strong sense of com- quite seriously. Characterized by varia- Contributing Writer munity with black T-shirts bearing tions on melodic keyboard instrumen- Norway’s finest black metal band, slogans such as “Metal Above All” and tals, guitar solo transitions to classic death Group: sub.bionic Dimmu Borgir, played to the Atlanta “Evil Inside.” Although many may find metal speed and emphasized by double Title: you I lov/// metal crowd for the first time on Wednes- black metal to be too dramatic, with its bass drum blasts, Dimmu Borgir con- Genre: Alternative day night at the Masquerade. A unique screaming vocals and interspersed oper- trasted strongly with the preceding three Label: Extasy Records metal bands Diabolic, Krisium, and Cryp- Rating: yyy topsy. The current line up of this European Two guys named Jimmy from Los Angles make up superband is quite a motley sextuplet. the group Sub.bionic. If the name sounds funny and Though two of the original three, the rambling letter inside the sleeve seems a little off, Shagrath and Silenoz, are still with the you’re probably in the majority. You won’t see this band, the rest have more recently joined band on TRL and probably haven’t heard them on the up from other ventures including Cra- radio. But that shouldn’t stop you from checking dle of Filth and Old Man’s Child. The them out and getting their new CD you I lov///. (No, individual talents of each have produced that’s not a typo, the CD is actually called you I lov///.) a sound that may finally breach the Jimmy Tuckett’s haunting vocals define the band, American deficit of good metal bands. however two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer also Rather than provide a raw but grueling lend their talents to compose a delightful collection of energy from gutter-throated barking and thirteen songs. drowning bass, Dimmu Borgir creates a For the song Plum, Tuckett plays keyboard and you duality of harmony and resonance with may mistake Sub.bionic for a more mainstream rock an overtone of traditional metal force. band. But don’t let this one song fool you. Most of These two facets are not mixed directly their songs have a higher complexity that integrate but instead are introduced separately various unique styles. and after an introductory duel, they are Sub.bionic has a unique style that focuses on smart finally brought together to obtain a eu- song writing and beautiful composition. Every melody phoric equilibrium. The band’s closing flows smoothly and is never harsh to your ear. The song, Mourning Palace, was a perfect notes simply float in the air while Tuckett’s voice execution of this formula. tempts you into a state of contemplation or relaxation. Despite Dimmu Borgir’s exhibition On “Quasi-dead,” similar to the first song, entitled of this relatively new style of metal, the “Last Song on Earth,” mellow vocals entice your sens- stereotypical headbanger traits were still es. Nothing can be more important at these moments By Ian Clark / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS present in full force on Wednesday night. Shagrath, lead singer of Dimmu Borgir, receives approval from his fans Wednes- Shagrath, lead singer of Dimmu Borgir, receives approval from his fans Wednes- The vast majority of attendees and per- day night at the Masquerade. This black metal band played to a crowd of 600. See Sub, page 23 See Dimmu, page 20 20 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Dimmu from page 19 formers sported the waist-length hair, induced energy. ...10101010 10 10101010100101010...... Two Bits tight black leather pants, chains, The night’s most popular songs spikes, and menacing facial hair. A were off the latest release titled Pu- So, who here is old? You know The annoying fact is that every time rather than ambling around it like a small mosh pit was kept alive ritanical Euphoric Misanthropia. who you are. I’m talking about you find a shortcut or dare I say, any sleepwalking automaton through a throughout all four performances Kings of the Carnival Creation, a those of you who were actually here path whatsoever to reach your des- muddy construction site just to reach and peaked with 20 intense slam- song consisting of fragmented one- in the quarter days. If you remem- tination, the Master Plan slaps you class three minutes late after the mers during a particularly energetic liners with seemingly deep mean- ber the quarter days, then I’m sure in the face with some building that professor has given the grand uni- song by Cryptopsy. Following each ings that touch on the band’s you remember how there used to be you probably won’t use. Sure, the fied formula to simplify your life in song, the entire crowd showed their disapproval of modern society and a nice unfettered walkway that you TwoBits Man could pick up Me- that class. approval with “devil horns” hand the voyages of life and death, was could use to walk from Boggs all the chanical Engineering and go for that The skeptics among you, or those gestures; only a few people were the most well-received song. The way to West Campus. Oh, how all-important third undergraduate that actually stayed awake through brave enough to appreciate the band other crowd-pleaser was titled In- this takes the Two Bits Man back to degree. Hell, if I specialized in re- the class, that back in the day, was with the happier and more tradi- doctriNation and contained such a simpler time, remembering the search, then I too could use the called Party Die, will say “But Wait! tional applause. lyrics as “On behalf of water made easy lifestyle of yesterday. You see, MRDC-II, which now stands square- Wouldn’t that lead to freshmen fling- At one point early in the evening, to wine, elements of deception must when I was a freshman, stuck on the ly in the middle of what was once a ing themselves to their deaths as a fan roared his approval with “You entwine, righteous greed and de- Freshman Experiment meal plan, path. they decelerate rapidly under the guys are evil!” The crowd was easily rangement devine, vacuum is given we used to like to walk to Woo- This is not to say that progress is influence of concrete?” Quite pos- whipped into a frenzy with con- to the blind.” Of course, in true druff, because the food was much a bad thing. I realize that as time sibly yes, but that’s postmodernism trived metal comments such as “It’s black metal fashion, these lyrics were closer to edible than Brittain. Of goes on, Georgia Tech will want to for you. It’s also Darwinism and time to remove the blindfold of hy- indecipherable and only the band’s course, all that stopped when they pursue research in every possible several other -isms, but that is nei- pocrisy.” biggest fans could be seen mouth- just arbitrarily stuck a building in field from Elvis Impersonology to ther here nor there. To lessen the These performers also have head- ing the words. the middle of the path. Harmonic Kazoo Theory, and as possibility of horrible death, and to banging down to an art form. Sim- This Norwegian Grammy-nom- So why do I complain today? such, we should build a stylized, make cleanup easier, I’ll put some ply slamming your head up and inated band is a welcome treat for Well, I guess that I’m just feeling a post-modernist architectural mon- nice soft shrubbery directly across down, as so many of us have seen in the American metal community. For little bitter after my walk in the ument to that field wherever we from each trebuchet. If it doesn’t 1980s hair-band music videos, will those turned off by heavy metal, rain. The TwoBits Man is co-op- can. I’m just gonna suggest that cushion the landing, well, blood is a no longer do it at a black metal claiming it is noisy, repetitive, or ping this semester, but happens to they place a trebuchet on each side great fertilizer. concert. Rapidly twirling your three just plain boring, Dimmu Borgir is be taking one class. That means of the building so that you can hurl foot-long mass of hair like a blend- a great benchmark that makes the driving down to campus midmorn- yourself over it in a timely fashion See Two Bits, page 23 er’s blades in puree mode is now the musical genre worthy of reevalua- ing, and trying in vein to find a preferred method for releasing metal- tion. parking space. Exiled to the depths of Hell, or the depths of Tech Park- way (you decide), I had to run like a marathoner on amphetamines to reach my class. Seeing as they’ve done it again, and tossed a building (or more specifically a construction site) in between Tech Parkway and West Campus, and I left my per- sonal teleportation unit at home today, I found myself with the di- lemma of zigzagging around SAC, around the Aquatic Center, and around the Management Building to reach the guts of campus. Mak- ing us hunt for the center of campus like rats searching a maze for cheese will simply not do, especially since the cheese at the Student Center is generally overpriced anyway. By Ian Clark / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS I know that the TwoBits Man By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Norwegian black metal band Dimmu Borgir brought their musical has been complaining about this Though the Architecture building may or may not be considered “right in stylings to the Masquerade, just up North Avenue from campus, Wednes- phenomenon for quite some time, the middle of the pathway” by the always-insightful Two Bits Man, many day night. For more on the band, check www.dimmu-borgir.com. but it continues to be a problem. of the buildings on campus are. For campus walking tips, keep reading.

Technique shout it from Technique the rooftops

Shout it from the rooftops ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 21 Innovoxx a unique experience By Rob Hill open. I wanted it to be large enough Staff Writer to accommodate lots of people do- ing different things at once, but I recently sat down with Jeff Ford, with enough space so that people the mastermind behind the café/ weren’t trodding on each other. connectivity lounge/performance I also knew that I wanted a con- space known as the Innovox Lounge. ference room, so that community Rob Hill: Innovox in pretty organizations would have an in- unique as coffee lounge, seeing as it town place to meet with plenty of is the only connectivity lounge in parking so that the Atlanta, what inspired you to open little groups that do such good work such a thing? didn’t always have to meet in some- Jeff Ford: I started Innovox be- one’s living room. cause I looked around Atlanta for In short, I wanted to create a the place I wanted to hang out and I little utopia, where the food was couldn’t find it. I graduated with a good and the internet was fast and degree in computer science from people would come to have a good Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and time and worked at a computer company for maybe learn a little something. twelve years and knew that I want- Rob: What kind of food do you ed a place that was at least some- serve? what connected to the emerging field Jeff: We offer coffee, tea, espresso, of the Internet. capuccino, latte, mochas and a full Rob: How would you best de- line juices and smoothies pressed scribe Innovox? locally from Arden’s Garden. We Jeff: I wanted a place that was have vegan wraps and pockets from late night, non-alcohol oriented, R. Thomas and we offer soups and smoke free, community oriented. chili from Radial Cafe. Even though I’m a gay man, I didn’t Rob: So what are some of the want it to be gay only — definitely top reason why Tech students need diverse and gay friendly, though. I to check out Innovox tonight? didn’t feel that Atlanta needed an- Jeff: We have open mic nights other gay only place — what Atlan- and poetry slams, sober karaoke ta needed was a place where gayness and acoustic performers, DJs spin- didn’t matter, where your intellect ning everything from lounge to and the contents of your heart mat- downtempo to trance and some- tered more than who you slept with. times house. We offer a quiet place I knew I wanted a large place, but I also knew I wanted it to be See Innovoxx, page 25

By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Customers enjoy the decidedly eclectic atmosphere of the Innovoxx Lounge, located down Ponce de Leon Avenue past City Hall East. 22 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Sub from page 19 Two Bits from page 20 than really taking in Tuckett’s in- recently moved away from the mel- trospective lyrics and comparing low yet powerful style inherent in If you still think that the Two- them to our own life. Luckily, Sub.bionic. It may be a stretch to Bits Man is a psychopath, well, you’re Sub.bionic is talented enough to compare Sub.bionic to Radiohead probably right. Still, perhaps they vary their song style and still main- but not too big of a stretch. The could put a tunnel under each of tain cohesive- songs all have the the new buildings or install telepor- ness. appropriate tation devices by each walkway that Each song amount of bi- they break. Personally, if Tech of- has a different It may be a stretch to zarre meaning, fered me the opportunity to peri- mood that vis- and the quality is odically dematerialize to get from its a full spec- compare Sub.bionic a good rival. But place to place, I would be willing to trum of to Radiohead but not most important- forgive the casually placed build- emotions, and ly, Sub.bionic is ings that terminate walking paths. “love trans Ho- too big of one. The not afraid to try However, until that day happens, listic Bottle” is songs all have the something new, I’m a little cheesed off. Still, there is proof. Whaling get a little creative yet one more way to stop this prob- moans of grief appropriate bizarre and fully explore lem. Georgia Tech could continue dominate this meaning, and the their own allowing means of transportation track and con- bounds. around campus by not placing con- vey nothing less quality rivals. For instance, spicuous buildings in the middle of than empathy. “God in Neutral” otherwise functional paths. Until Some might call tones down the next week, this is a respectfully in- that whiney but nevertheless it was singing and stresses keyboard and dignant Two Bits Man reminding enjoyable while relaxing in the somber guitar chords. A few unrec- you that you can casually toss out evening. ognizable samples of nature sounds your recyclables and toxic waste, Sometimes, the breathy and lush in the background complete the tone. By Floria Sigismondi / EXTASY RECORDS INTERNATIONAL but please don’t casually toss your vocals on you I lov/// remind listen- Sub.bionic produces the kind of Sub.bionic is trying to chart a new musical course with ‘you I lov///,’ and buildings in the middle of the paths ers of a certain British band who sound suitable for any activity level. their style can be compared to Radiohead in quality and subject matter. that let us get to class. Thank you. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 23

(404) 881-2100 3/16 Puddle of Mudd Innovox from page 21 Natalie from page 19 The Live List: http://www.foxtheatre.org 3/22 Ruben Blades To February 22, 2/22-2/24 David Copperfield 3/30 They Might Be Giants and beyond! 2/26-3/3 Swing SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1580 Piedmont Ave.) to read and check your email dur- incredibly harsh with the phrases 3/5-3/6 Gerald Levert & Babyface (404) 875-1522 ing the day, and lively place to have 3/8-3/9 Hank Williams, Jr. http://www.smithsoldebar.com “cut the stomach out and hand it COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) 3/10 Boney James 2/22 Stewart & Winfield, Bradley Cole Smith a coffee and a brisk conversation over” and “my heart will be the (404) 688-1193 3/12-3/17 Rent 2/23 Acoustic Syndicate and a killer game of Scrabble at bridge that you walk over.” A few http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/cottonclub.asp 3/18 Robin Williams 2/24 Nathan Sheppard 2/26 Michelle Branch 3/21-3/24 Hearts of Men 2/25 Charlie Hunter Quartet, Jacob Fred Jazz night. You can draw on our bath- other songs, most notably “Good- 3/2 Shemekia Copeland GEORGIA THEATRE (Athens) Odyssey room walls with the chalk provided bye,” also reek of desperation and 3/3 The Calling http://www.georgiatheatre.com TABERNACLE (152 Luckie St.) 3/5 ..and you will know us by the trail of the dead 2/22 Bluestring with Acoustic Syndicate (404) 659-9022 because the entire bathroom is a depression. 3/8 Bob Schneider 2/23 Stewart & Winfield http://www.tabernaclemusic.com chalkboard. We keep games and The two strongest songs on the 3/10 Dismemberment Plan 2/26 Charlie Hunter Quartet with Jacob Fred Jazz 2/22-2/23 moe. 3/11 Starsailor Odyssey 3/7 Bad Religion cards and chess and checkers sets albums are “That Day” and “Wrong 3/13 South & Elbow 3/1 Umphrey’s McGee with Moonshine Still 3/14 RatDog around for people to keep them- Impression.” “Wrong Impression” 3/19 Eels 3/2 Kinchafoonee 3/15 Nelly Furtado 3/27 Anti-Flag 3/8 Jupiter Coyote 3/16 Buddy Guy selves entertained. is the first single off of the album. 4/28 Dave Weckl 3/9 Leftover Salmon 3/17 Jars of Clay The song defies typical love song ECHO LOUNGES (551 Flat Shoals Rd.) 3/13 Zoso 3/18 311 (404) 681-3600 4/3 Nickel Creek 3/21 Bush Innovox is located off of Ponce de conventions. It begins with a great http://www.echostatic.com/echolounge MASQUERADE (695 North Ave.) 4/1 Tenacious D Leon in the Kroger shopping center. guitar riff. In an approach that not 2/22 Le Tigre (Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kill), (404) 577-2007 4/2 Pat Metheny Group The Wau Wau Sisters (members of Bindlestiff http://www.masq.com 4/24 Rob Zombie Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday many songs take, she gracefully ac- Family Circus), V for Vendetta 2/23 H2O UNDER THE COUCH (Couch Bldg.) through Thursday, and 24 hours on cepts that her love does not share 2/23 Avail, Hot Rod Circuit, American Nightmare, 2/27 Saves the Day (404) 206-0985 Hex Error 3/10 NOFX http://utc.gatech.edu Friday, Saturday and Sunday. the same connection, or feelings that 2/26 The Twistin Tarantulas (Rockabilly from PHILIPS ARENA (1 Philips Dr.) 2/22 GALA Annual Mardi Gras she has, and she moves on. The Detroit), Johnny Knox & hi-test 2/27 The Flying (404) 878-3000 2/24 Whippersnapper, Recover, from Fueled by Tigers (Atlantic Records) w/ Special Guests http://www.philipsarena.com Ramen, Sidestep, In Perfect Silence guitar sounds on “That Day” give 2/28 Lambchop, David Kilgour 3/10 Neil Diamond VARIETY PLAYHOUSE (1099 Euclid Ave.) Correction the upbeat song substance, and makes 3/1 Holy Smokes, Caroline & The Ramblers, Kate 3/25 Santana (404) 521-1786 & The Retreads 4/8 Champions on Ice http://www.variety-playhouse.com it very enjoyable to listen to. The 3/2 Tom Collins, The Forty Fives, The Hiss In last week’s edition of the ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) 2/23 JoJo, C Dawg, Luther, Cody lyrics are strong, fast-paced, and in 3/7 The New Kenny Howes Quartet w/ special http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/roxy.asp 2/27 Keith Jarrett Trio Technique, we incorrectly stat- guests 2/23 aerial a defiant voice. 3/8 The Mendoza Line/ Summer Hymns (members ed the screenwriter for A Beau- 2/25 Soulfly In her second album, Imbruglia of Elf Power and Of Montreal), The Holy Smokes 2/26 Injected tiful Mind. The screenwriter is 3/9 Crooked Fingers, Kelly Hogan, Alison Kendra 3/11 Jagermeister Music Tour feat. Drowning Pool does accomplish her goal and looks Hunt Akiva Goldsman. The Tech- 3/14 Five for Fighting to continue the success she found FOX THEATRE (660 Peachtree St. NE) 3/15 Angie Aparo nique regrets the error. with Left of the Middle. Quiz Around Campus! Miss me?

1) The Caldwell Liberation Army pillaged Tech for:

a) little ‘T’s from buildings. b) ‘T’s from all the Toyotas on campus. c) Tazo tea cups from Star- bucks. d) free T-shirts.

2) Francis Bacon states that “knowledge is”: a) “overrated.” b) “held by those who never called me ‘Frank’.” c) “power.” d) “pricey.”

3) You now have to deposit $600 for housing: a) when registering online. b) to pay for the stolen ‘T’s from campus. c) by age 12 to ensure hous- ing when you finally come to Tech. d) for Hall Council parties.

4) For SGA elections, students will vote for officers, reps, and: a) the sex- iest candidate. b) the best campaign. c) referen- dums. d) money distribution.

5) Natalie Imbruglia sheds her: a) winter coat. b) dry skin. c) reckless abandon for a more domestic approach.

d) “one hit wonder” label. answers: 1) a; 2) c; 3) a; 4) c; 5) d 5) c; 4) a; 3) c; 2) a; 1) answers: 28 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique SPORTS Beyond the White and Gold Intramural Notebook Winter Olympics need more traditional events with Jack B. Nimble By Derek Haynes Snow Fort Wars—This is an member squads. Sports Editor event that challenges the mind and Downhill Sledding— How can Pressure on for IM Hoops the body. I like to think of it as the this not be an Olympic event? What’s March Madness is almost upon 0-4 and 23rd ranked Delta Tau There are a lot of interesting events Winter Olympics triathalon because the first thing kids do when it snows? me. Delta squad into what will surely in the Winter Olympics, but few of the variety of skills needed to My money says they don’t run to This, folks, is the pressure week be a very enriching spring break. seem to flash the word “traditional” exceed. Athletes have three hours to the frozen pond, shovel off the snow for intramural action. It’s a time Next week I’ll be back with in my mind. A small number of stock up on ammunition and build and start a curling match. I’m a where teams like Pike and ATLi- my playoff news and previews people in the world actually partic- a snow fortress. Each round, two little concerned about how out-of- ens can cement their claims as for both basketball and softball. ipate in Winter Olympic events; control the athletes will be flying the top seeds in the men’s and Finally, I’d like to give the when was the last time you knew down the skiing course, but I’m women’s tournaments. Navy wallyball team some respect someone who had actually ridden a My money says [kids] sure people can design sleds that It’s also time for Kyle Baxley after a season in which they didn’t bobsled? Here’s my list of events don’t run to the pond, can handle it. and Lee Hamilton to lead their win a single set. that I’m sending to Olympics Pres- Driveway Shoveling—I remem- shovel off the snow A Men’s Basketball A Women’s Basketball

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ball and hurl it at their competitor. round. Judges will keep track of judged on speed, costume, artistry, ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

8 Sigma Phi Epsilon 8 Phi Mu

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the round. I’m sure baseball players accuracy of the throws in case both be single as well as two-member 9 Lambda Chi Alpha 9 Alpha Gamma Delta

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would cross over to this event; Chuck forts gets wrecked at the same time. teams in this event. 10 Killasquad 10 Alpha Xi Delta ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Knoblauch would be the lowest seed. There will be both two and four Look out Torina in 2006. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ SPORTS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 29

Luuuuuke from page 32 Web sites of Georgia Tech sports increase his focus on his weight. we talk trash to one another.” www.gojackets.com Rob Skinner, the athletic nutritionist Yet his biggest challenge when Home of the Hive, a Tech message board, where many rumors and breaking news is discussed. for the Georgia Tech Athletic Asso- he moved here didn’t actually have www.beesball.com ciation, said, “Luke has worked hard anything to do with athletics. “It Comprehensive page on the Tech baseball team. Follows both the team and past players. in both the weight room with the was hard for people to understand www.ramblinwreck.com lifting coach Scott McDonald and what I said. I have to speak more The official page of all Georgia Tech Sports. in the cafeteria clearly and www.macon.com/mld/macon/sports/colleges/georgia_tech to get those slowly for peo- The Macon Telegraph’s Georgia Tech site covering all sports news. pounds on.” ple to under- www.gthockey.com When asked stand,” he said Home of the GT Club Division III hockey team. about his weight, “But basketball-wise, in in his charming www.MickeyPlyler.com/gt Schenscher said, Australian ac- Site that focuses on Tech recruiting. Has many original interviews. “I am trying to American college cent. Marc www.geocities.com/gtladyjackets work the weights games we can Connolly at Unofficial site for the women’s basketball team. as much as I can. ABC Sports www.daSting.com My time off with understand each other said he sounds GT sports site which covers mainly football and basketball. my injured foot now when we talk more like Mel www.mindspring.com/~debard/GaTech/gtrecord.htm was a bit key. But Gibson than Page that gives many Georgia Tech football records including the score for every game played. I just try to eat trash to one another.” Crocodile www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/gatech as much as I can, Luke Schenscher Dundee, but AJC’s site for all Georgia Tech athletics. Has an archive of past issues for the previous couple months. and then eat a on trash-talking in one Schenscher still bit more.” language insists, “I don’t can, but Boggs is showing some prob- Since his re- have an accent. Commentary from page 31 lems adjusting to the move from turn to the game People here are second base. On balls that he can line-up, Schen- the ones with based on some speedy personnel and ko with a 1.64 ERA and two wins, range to and play like a second base- scher has helped out enormously the accent.” depending on the situation. Well, Philip Perry with a 0.00 ERA and man that is simply further from first for the Jackets. Holding his own in Accents haven’t seemed to stop so far, it appears the Jackets will run one win and Brian Burks with a base, he looks great. When there is the paint, he has helped the team him. He has found a significant early and often as seven different 2.00 ERA and one win. a reaction play, typical only to play- keep opponents to a low 40.6 shoot- other in Jamie Ostrov, a high jump- players have at least one stolen base. Bakker has overpowered hitters ing third base, he looks a little lost ing percentage in the last six games. er on Georgia Tech’s women’s track In fact, the bigger question has been with speed and control while rack- and a little scared of the ball. As the He currently leads the team in field team. When asked if it was difficult when will they not run. This ag- ing up 16 strikeouts and only one season goes on, this should iron it- goal percentage at 54.3 percent and to date another college athlete, he gressiveness in the running game walk in 14 innings. Watchko has self out as Boggs is a good natural in blocks with a total of 17. replied, “It’s actually a lot easier…you has also carried over into taking the been just as untouchable, the jun- athlete and should grow more con- “He’s the best passing big guy can both understand the time re- extra base in close situations as the ior almost pitching a no-hitter against fident, but it bears keeping an eye I’ve been around,” says Hewitt, “and strictions and situations that the other Jackets have already turned many Tennessee Tech. Both starters pitch on. probably the most intelligent post is dealing with.” singles and doubles into doubles quickly and with ruthless efficien- Chris Goodman, the former player I’ve had the chance to work Schenscher seems to have adapted and triples. cy averaging between 11 and 12 shortstop and current closer, has with... He sees the floor very well, well to the Georgia Tech and U.S. The new stadium dimensions pitches per inning. struggled so far. His statistics do passes well and is very unselfish.” climate and lifestyle. Missing his may have also played a part in Coach The blowouts against Tennes- not look as overpowering as his stuff Schenscher didn’t have to work family the most, and Vegemite sand- Hall’s decision to run more, but see Tech have also given pitching would indicate. He has a nasty break- too hard to adapt to an American wiches—made from a historical Aus- they were also expected to slow down coach Bobby Moranda an oppor- ing ball that generates ground balls college basketball atmosphere out- tralian sandwich spread. Second, the long ball. This has not hap- tunity to give a series of one-inning and strikeouts, but at times he has side of his previous international Schenscher has accommodated to pened as the Jackets have 13 home stints to many of the other pitchers been quite hittable, as the hitters experience. He says his favorite as- the fact that he lives halfway around runs, 8 in four home games. Jason on the staff, including the colle- seem to be simply waiting for a fast- pect of playing at Georgia Tech is the world from his home. Keeping Perry leads the team with 4 home giate pitching debuts of several fresh- ball to drive. Hopefully, Goodman the enthusiastic fan support. The busy with basketball training, games runs, and seven different players al- men and shortstop Victor Menocal. will be able to fix this problem by Tech fans this season have welcomed and school, Schenscher seems to ready have at least one home run. The young guns looked pretty good mixing his pitches and doing a bet- Schenscher’s entrances, exits, and have found a new home here at This may actually be attributed, at for the most part, but showed signs ter job of keeping the hitters guess- big plays in the games with loud Georgia Tech and the fans are all least in Perry’s case, as a result of of nervousness and inexperience that ing. chants of “Luuuuuke.” the more happier because of it. right field still being easy to reach as were revealed in wild pitches and Overall, the Jackets have looked “The crowds for college basket- Luke Schenscher File Tech’s left-handed hitters lead the walks. like a true powerhouse and a legiti-

ball games are more intense than in Born: Hope Forest, South Australia power surge. The ongoing experiment to keep mate national title contender. How-

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international games,” he said. “The Major: Management The starting pitching has also Matthew Boggs in the lineup by ever, it’s early and the Jackets have

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fans just get more into it.” He add- Points Per Game: 4.6 gotten off to a hot start with Kyle any means necessary so that he can yet to face a ranked opponent, which ○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○ Bakker having already won ACC they will do quite often in ACC

ed, smiling, “But basketball-wise, Rebounds Per Game: 3.2 bat lead off continues. It appears ○○○○○○ in American college games we can ○○○○○○○○○○○ player of the week honors and with that Coach Hall is set with playing play as FSU, Clemson and Wake

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Tech (11-15, 4-9 ACC) at No. 17 UVA (16-8, 6-7 ACC) Sat. 4PM ESPN2

Frontcourt Coaching Struggling Cavs Virginia, who was ranked as Travis Watson and Chris Williams anchor UVA’s front- Pete Gillen is finishing up his fourth season as the head high as No. 5 in the country at court. Watson averages 10.5 rebounds a game. Both coach of the Virginia basketball team. He is characterized players average nearly 14 points a game and forward one point, has been tumbling as having an active sideline persona and is known as a Jason Clark comes off the bench as a blocking pres- down a very steep slope. The player’s coach. Tech coach Paul Hewitt is developing a EVEN ence. Tech’s front court is a young corps that is surpris- losing continued Wednesday at young team into a potential powerhouse in the ACC. In ing all and is led by Ed Nelson and Ismai’l Muhammad. FSU, where the Cavaliers fell to only his first year at Tech he took an underachieving the 6th place Seminoles 66-59. Backcourt team into the NCAA tournament. The Wahoos have lost six of their Roger Mason Jr. has become the Cavs front court since Adam Hall was forced to miss the rest of the season with Intangibles last eight and are it might not be a foot injury. Mason has over 100 assists already this The Jackets play the Cavalier’s very well. Since 1990 the too early to start sweating an season and averages 19 points per game. Tony Akins Jackets have dominated the series by winning 20 of the NCAA tourney bid. and Marvin Lewis lead the Jackets but there is little to last 27 meetings. Earlier this year, when the Cavs were Tech, on the other hand, has back them up off the bench. ranked sev enth in the nation, the Jackets controlled the been playing better but are not Defense game until the closing minutes when Virginia took lead exactly tearing up the hardwood. and won by a score of 69-65. The return of Luke Schenscher The Cavs defense is routinely lacking. At the start of their Forecast to the center position has boost- games the Cavs fall behind quickly due to poor shot ed Tech’s interior defense and The Jackets will take an early lead since the Cavs wont selection and a weak defense. They tend to improve as will show an element of the Tech be prepared for Tech’s up-tempo play. The Cavs will the game carries on but the initial drought puts strain on team that the Cavs haven’t seen. come back, with the help of their home crowd, in similar the entire team. The added presence of the seven foot One advantage for Tech is fashion to the earlier season game. However this time wall in Luke Schenscher has shut down many opposing that the Cavs might be looking the Cavs will take the lead before the final minute. team’s inside games and the physical play of the rest of past Tech; they close out their Cavs in a close one...Cavs 84, Jackets 79. the team can prove too much for their opposition. season against Duke and Mary- land.

thrashersatlanta last week’s winner numbers Congratulations to Matt PavlickPavlick. He was the first to cor- rectly answer that 9,15,18 are the rankings of the Tech Baseball team. After defeating Tennessee Tech three times and Wofford once the Jackets are now 8,11 and 17.

explain what the number on page 32 represents, and win a pair of thrashers tickets SPORTS Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 • 31

like performance. Peery went 8-17 Baseball Commentary Baseball from page 32 at the plate with four homeruns, eight runs and 12 RBIs. Perry wowed the crowd with his 5 with four RBIs. Perry added to his Sophomore starting pitcher Kyle two HRs. His first in the bottom of HR total by notching up yet anoth- Bakker gets honorable mention for the third was hit so hard that it er long ball in the third to bring his his 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB and 9 SO cleared both walls in right field. season total to a team leading 4 performance. His second was no slouch either as HRs. Phillip Perry picked up the Russ Chandler Firsts it easily cleared the 400 ft. mark in win by throwing 4 shutout innings. The following are the monumental center field. Freshman catcher Mike Wofford was the next unlucky firsts achieved in the new Russ Nickeas was also a triple shy of com- recipient of Tech’s hot bats as their Chandler stadium. Someday this pleting the cycle. Jeff Watchko seems first home weekday opponent. Tech might be the answer to a million to like his expanded role as starter got another 12 runs out of an of- dollar trivia question, so learn them

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ing a no-hitter Wofford out Britt Clubb (Tennessee Tech)

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Double Play ○○○○○○ All-American catcher Tyler Parker PLAYER OF THE WEEK ○○○○○○○○○○○ .361), drawing walks (33), and steal- that they might run more this year that had the best overall offensive Jason Perry gets Technique Play- Matthew Boggs, Brandon Boggs, ing bases (18 out of 19 attempts).

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nique.net point—click—repeat 32 • Friday, February 22, 2002 • Technique pageSPORTS 32 The man behind the voice Hoopsters look for upset He calls football, men’s basketball, and The Jackets travel to No. 15 Virginia SPORTS baseball games for Tech. We profile a man Saturday to take on the struggling Cavaliers. who has made sports his life. Next Week Are they prime for an upset? Page 30 Technique • Friday, February 22, 2002 Women’s track ends by UNC’s indoor title Walking on stilts streak at nine the Renee Metivier set a school record numbers 7 ft. freshman Luke Schenscher has to adjust to a new country, a and ran the nation’s second-fasted time in the 5000 meters as the Jack- new diet and thunderous crowds all while wearing size 17 shoes. ets out-scored the Tar Heels 122- 113 to win their first ACC track 2-6 By Katie Neal title of any kind. Contributing Writer Record of the women’s basketball North Carolina had won 13 of team in ACC play(not including the last 15 conference champion- Have you ever sat at the top of a ladder and ships, but a strong team effort by Thursday’s game against Clemson) looked down, wondering what it would be like after losing point guard Nina Bar- Tech was too much for the Heels. to really be that tall? Or walked around in a pair Freshman Shanta Smith won the lin. Barlin averaged 8.3 ppg and 7.9 of stilts, having to duck under every doorway or rpg. triple jump and set the school record low ceiling you confront? Probably not, but if with a jump of 41’10.75”. The 4x400 you had, you would be one step closer to living relay squad of Dana Rogers, Nicole in Luke Schenscher’s world-—where the shirts Campbell, Jessica DeFreitas and 5 are long, the pants are longer, and the shoes are Smith placed first with a time of enormous (size 17, in case you are wondering). 3:46.01. As the only true center on the Georgia Tech The men’s squad placed third Ranking of Junior Troy Matteson men’s basketball team, Schenscher (pronounced by the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, behind second place Florida State SHEN-sher) was one of the last additions to this and first place Clemson. who just won his first tournament year’s freshman class, but had attracted a good at the Taylor Made/ Waikoloa In- bit of attention from Tech for his size and play- tercollegiate. He finished with a six- ing ability. He played for three years with the Gunn named ACC under-par while fighting 35-40 mph Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) club team as winds. well as being the first high school player ever Women’s Tennis named to the Australian National Team. Player of the Week “We were in need of a center, and Luke could Catherine Gunn, a freshman from not have come along at a better time for our Winchester, England was named 20-7 program,” Head Basketball Coach Paul Hewitt Player of the Week after garnering a said at the beginning of the season. “His com- pair of wins last weekend in South mitment to come halfway around the world to Georgia Tech’s recent record against Carolina. continue his education says a lot about him. Virginia in men’s basketball. The Gunn, who is 7-0 in dual match He’s an outstanding student, and we feel confi- Jackets beat Virginia in all three play, defeated South Carolina’s Kathy meetings last season and lost 69-65 dent he can add a lot to our program.” Boyanovich and Harvard’s Alexis earlier this year in Atlanta. Schenscher was happy with his decision to Martire in straight sets. come to Tech. He said, “I felt comfortable with the coaches—they are really approachable. I felt the situation with being able to get playing time Ex-Jacket stars in the best league in college basketball was im- 62-7 portant. Academics also mean something to change teams me, so it’s great to get to go to one of the top Charlie Rogers, a captain on the Tech’s score over their last four games, schools in the U.S.” 1998 football squad, was chosen by three of which were against Ten- At Schenscher’s arrival, he was immediately the Houstan Texans as the 13th pick nessee Tech. In last Saturday’s game, put onto a weight program to help put some in the expansion draft. Rogers, for- Tech scored 11 runs in a single in- pounds on his lanky frame. Coming to Tech at merly of Seattle, is expected to re- ning. 214 lbs., he has worked hard to build up muscle turn both punts and kickoffs for the and size, increasing his weight almost 30 lbs. in Texans. atlanta the last seven months. With a twelve game break In the NBA, former Tech point- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS from a broken foot, Schenscher was allowed to guard Travis Best was part of a seven thrashers Schenscher, who struggled at the beginning of the season but player deal that sent him from Indi- number has played well of late, fights for position in the paint. See Luuuuuke, page 29 ana to Chicago. challenge hint: Standings Tech opens Ritzy C in record-breaking fashion 6 Jackets out-score Tennessee Tech and Wofford 62-7 in first homestand at revamped field By Joseph Jeong Tech rattled off 10 unanswered runs Here’s the number...what does it Staff Writer over the next three innings in the represent? wake of Clubb’s HR. The game The first person to email Tech’s baseball team seems to ended in a historic note when Tech’s [email protected] with like its new $9.7 million home. The infield turned the first double play the correct response to the chal- team continued its fast start to the ever in the new stadium to give Tech lenge will receive a pair of tickets to season by going undefeated in its its first home win of the season. an Atlanta Thrashers home game, first homestand at the new Russ Kyle Bakker cemented his status as where admission is always half-price Chandler Stadium. Not only did the ace of the staff by pitching seven for select tickets with a student ID. they beat Tennessee Tech in their solid innings and picking up the Visit www.atlantathrashers.com for first home weekend series and Wof- win. The highlight of the game was more info on college nights. ford in their first weekday game; the Tech team batting round the Tech beat them in a convincing order in the bottom of the third and fashion, out-scoring its opponents outfielder Matt Murton wearing 62-7 over four games. what looked like bell bottom base- on Despite overwhelming Tennes- ball pants. see Tech with their offense, Tech Tech showed no sign of slowing was not the first to draw blood in down in the second game as the deck the first college baseball game played team exploded for 21 runs in the Event Date in the new stadium. Instead, Ten- contest. Leading this offensive pro- BM at South Carolina 2/23 nessee Tech’s designated hitter Britt duction was first baseman Jason WB vs. Morris Brown 2/23 Clubb made Tech history by being Perry, who happened to play left MB at Virginia 2/23 the first player to get a hit, an RBI field in this game. He turned this TW at Georgia 2/23 and a HR in the new stadium. His game into his own personal batting BM at VCU 2/24 two run homer in the top of the 2nd practice as he abused Tennessee BM vs. Wake Forest 2/27 inning got him onto the scoreboard Tech’s pitchers for 2 HRs and came SM at ACC Championship 2/28-3/2 and Tech’s baseball history book. a single shy of hitting for the cycle. By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS MB – Men’s Basketball, WS – Women’s Softball However, Tech responded by fero- Freshman Mike Nickeas is greeted by Davis Myers after hitting his first WB – Women’s Basketball, BM -- Men’s Baseball ciously defending their home turf. See Baseball, page 31 collegiate homerun Saturday in Tech’s 21-0 win over Tennessee Tech. SM – Men’s Swimming, TW – Women’s Tennis