Friday, April 20, 2001

Students traveled to New This year’s Music Midtown TECHNIQUE York over spring break to festival features over 130 bands “The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” volunteer. on 11 stages. ONLINE http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique CAMPUS LIFE page 15 ENTERTAINMENT page 23 Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 • Volume 86, Issue 31 • 40 pages Opinions␣ 10 · Campus␣ Life␣ 15 · Entertainment␣ 23 · Comics␣ 30 · Sports␣ 40 Undergrads face tuition increase for fall By Jennifer LaHatte This benchmark study formed a the public institutions within the universities. 2002 academic year and for the Fall Senior News Staff peer group for Tech of comparable peer group. “We are exercising [this option] and Spring semesters of the 2002- private and public institutions from According to Dr. Bob McMath, because we believe that Georgia Tech 2003 academic school year. In an effort to keep up with its around the country based on a vari- Vice Provost for Undergraduate really is trying to play in a national Dr. G. Wayne Clough, Presi- peer universities around the coun- ety of factors, one being tuition. Studies and Academic Affairs, the arena here. To do that we simply dent of the Institute, identified some try, Georgia Tech will be raising the Some of the public schools within vote to increase all undergraduate have to have resources to make that of the needed resources that the ad- cost of tuition by 15 percent or 2,000 Tech’s peer group included Penn- tuition is an action that the Board work. We think that it’s to the ditional funds will satisfy in one of dollars for out-of-state students over sylvania State University, Virginia of Regents does in varying amounts benefit of all students that we’re the two letters that were sent this the next two years. This initiative, Polytechnic and State University, every year to keep up with inflation. playing at this level,” McMath said. week to parents of incoming out- prompted by a study conducted by and the University of California at Unlike past years, this study prompt- To match this 2,000 dollar dif- of-state freshmen and to parents of the Board of Regents, also calls for a Berkley. The results from the study ed the Board of Regents to adopt a ference, Tech plans to increase tu- returning students. five percent increase for all under- showed that Tech’s tuition level for policy allowing research universi- ition for out-of-state undergraduates “While we are proud of our graduate students in the University out of state students was more than ties in the University System to in- by 500 dollars a semester for the System of Georgia. 2,000 dollars below the average of crease tuition level to that of its peer Fall and Spring semesters of the 2001- See Tuition, page 9 Whistle blows for fallen Jackets By Jody Shaw Clough and presented a reflec- hope to the make the event to Managing Editor tion. remember deceased students, fac- Hardy then returned to the ulty, and staff an annual tradi- Members of the Tech com- podium and called the names of tion. munity who passed away in the each of the fourteen persons. A “We wanted something that last year were honored on representative from each family represented Georgia Tech, and Wednesday at “When the Whis- then came forward, and he pre- in our research, we were con- tle Blows,” a remembrance cer- sented each of them with an en- stantly brought back to the whis- emony that took place on the graved gold whistle. tle. The whistle is the oldest of lawn of Tech Tower. After each person was called Tech’s traditions; it has been here The event started at 7:00 p.m. practically since the beginning with a precession from the Stu- of the Institute. The whistle sig- dent Success Center to the lawn. “The value of their naled the beginning of the day, The Ramblin Wreck led the but it also signalled the end. It march, followed by the colors, lives is found in was a way to mark time and the President Clough, and the fam- what they meant to passing of it. We thought it was ilies of the deceased. very appropriate to incorporate Bob Hardy of Institute Com- us as the Georgia that symbol in some way,” Young munications and Public Affairs Tech community” said. opened the ceremony and in- Such remembrance ceremo- troduced Clough, who addressed G. Wayne Clough nies occur at other schools around the crowd. President the nation. According to Young, “The full measure of a per- the most famous of such cere- son’s life is never found in the monies occurs at Texas A & M places where people are most University. Their ceremony, likely to look—the length of life and recognized, the combined called Silver Taps, takes place in years, awards and trophies re- voices of Tech’s two a capella once a month. cieved, wealth amassed. We do groups, Sympathetic Vibrations “We envision that this would not measure the lives of these 14 and Nothing But Treble per- happen once a semester—in the persons by those standards. The formed two verses of the alma fall and in the spring, the week value of their lives is found in mater. Their performances were prior to last week of classes. Tech what they meant to us as family followed by the blowing of the loses four to five members of its members, friends, and the Geor- whistle. It sounded fourteen community every semester, and gia Tech community,” Clough times—one blow for each of the we just don’t know it. Our hope said. individuals who passed away, and is that we don’t even have to After speaking, Clough lit the when the last whistle sounded, have a ceremony like this again, unity candle as a symbolic ges- Hardy closed the ceremony. but given that there is a need, we ture of the Tech community. Its organizers, Associate Dean plan to have it once a semes- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Carlton Parker of the Georgia of Students Stephanie Ray and ter—early December and mid- Wednesday’s ceremony moved many in attendance. Chrissy Prues, Jeff Jacobs, Tech YMCA then followed Student Life Fellow Chris Young, April each year,” Young said. and Jim Whitehead listen to an emotional President Clough deliver his remarks. Parking hits the Student board seeks to reform Psych 1000 By Nasir Barday improving Psych 1000,” said to make changes. The new ma- ing to make it more effective,” Web with updates News Staff Shelley Moister, a member of terial will center on campus and Anderson said. The TLAB is By Tony Kluemper the Board. college issues rather than fu- working closely with Osher in Assistant News Editor Psych 1000, a course de- According to Anderson, the ture career plans and goals. For instituting changes to the course. signed by Success programs to decision was made to change the example, “the networking in the The TLAB is making the Last Monday, the Department of Park- prepare new students starting at direction of the course as the workplace component is now course more dynamic. “We are ing began its second year of online registra- Georgia Tech, will meet incom- result of a survey administered going to become networking trying to make it a more interac- tion for students and faculty parking permits. ing students with a new face this to current Psych1000 students. on campus,” Anderson said. tive class,” Anderson said. She For those who do not remember the long Fall. According to Wendy Ander- Many students felt that the course “Currently, the information- pointed out one new addition— lines that once accompanied parking regis- son, a member of the Team Lead- goals were not apporpriate for a al interview is in the industry. a “Take an upperclassman to tration every year online registration may er Advisory Board (TLAB), the class that is supposed to focus It’s going to be changed so [stu- lunch” component, which will not seem like such an inconvenience. How- focus of the course will change on introductory college skills. dents] interview upperclass- be included in one of two units— ever, according to Director of Parking and from “success in the real world” “The consensus was ‘This is men,” Anderson said. By networking or planning your Transportation Rod Weis, those who do to “success in college”. my first semester in college. I’m changing the focus of the course major. remember the lines are thankful that the “The Team Leader Advisory not ready to start my career just to success in college, “it makes “The ‘Take an Upperclass- process has changed. Board was organized in January yet,’” Anderson said. [the material] something that man to Lunch’ component would According to Weis, the main objective when Paddy Kennington and Recognizing that freshmen the team leaders can relate to,” require students to take a fourth Bill Osher of Success Programs did not deem the material cur- Anderson continued. or fifth year students in their See Parking, page 9 realized that student input might rently being taught as relevant “We are looking at the ef- be beneficial to re-energizing and to their needs, the TLAB began fectiveness of the class and try- See Psych, page 2 2 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique NEWS

a decision to eliminate or embrace Psych from page 1 the text book from the class’s cur- riculum. Along the same vein, co- corresponding majors and find out op students will be given the what [the upperclassmen] worked opportunity to do a co-op resume as, what classes they took, and what instead of a typical resume, as the opportunities they have,” Ander- one required in the course. son said. “In order to change the program, The Psych 1000 TLAB has also we need enthusiatic Georgia Tech “taken the busy work out, so that students to Team Lead the classes,” everything [students] do will have a Moister said. purpose,” said Anderson. The text- “We are working towards giving book, Building Success, will still be the TLs a great deal more control used, but only as a reference instead over how Psych1000 evolves from of an assignment book. class to class and year to year,” Moister “We’re trying to [create] assign- said. ments that don’t require students Anderson also underscored the to use the book, but they would program’s need for volunteers to need the book to get the informa- serve as Team Leaders for the course. tion they need to do the assign- Right now the program only has ment,” Anderson said. half the number of needed staff. The book itself cannot immedi- “Psych 1000 reaches over 1000 ately be eliminated from the course freshmen every week,” said Moister. because Tech has a one-year con- “We want to use it as a class that will tract with the book’s publisher. motivate, inspire, and guide them.” By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS “We haven’t decided what to do “We’ve wanted this to happen Brian Alexy and Shelley Moister discuss Psych 1000 with two prospective team leaders. Students taking the with the book,” said Anderson, ex- for so long. It’s exciting to finally class in fall will be the first to do so under the new curriculum developed by the student advisory board. plaining that the TLAB has not made see it happen.”

What are you doing Sunday afternoon? NEWS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 3

North deck to receive inspection Capital Campaign From Wreck to Riches By Nasir Barday radar analysis, which entails “X- legal action taken against the News Staff Raying the structure to make parties involved in the construc- sure” there that no structural tion of the North parking deck Two weeks ago, the Deptar- problems exist. remains to be seen. ment of Parking announced the The fact that Tech will not “We don’t want to give the expected opening of the North own the parking deck is not un- illusion that there is anything parking deck, located on State usual. wrong with it,” Harty said. Street. However, days before the “[The GSFIC] owns a whole The extent of any problems deck was to open, “a visual in- bunch of properties in the Uni- is still unknown; he also explained spection showed cracks in struc- versity System of Georgia. It’s that a number of businesses were ture,” according to Bob Harty, standard operating procedure,” involved in erecting the North Executive Director of Institute Harty said. deck. Any litigation that is re- Communications and Public “We hope that we would open quired will probably involve a Affairs. number of parties. “The Georgia State Finance When asked about the steps and Investment Committee (GS- “There might be that Georgia Tech would take if FIC), the entity that will own the analysis found major prob- [the North Parking] deck, de- some structural lems with the deck, Harty re- cided to evaluate any short-term problems, but it’s iterated that nothing could be and long term problems,” Harty ascertained at this point because said. not a safety the extent of the flaws in the To accomplish this, the GS- hazard.” deck, if there are any, is not yet FIC has hired an independent known. consulting firm, WJE Associ- Bob Harty “There is a plethora of state ates, to perform an independent Director, ICPA regulations and statutory laws,” analysis of the deck and deter- Harty said. mine its stability. “It’s next to impossible to WJE Associates began the the deck by the end of May or know what procedures are next.” analysis near the beginning of early June,” Harty said. Harty further explained that April, and the communications He emphasized, however, that Georgia Tech is working with director was reluctant to disclose the opening date would be to- the State Attorney General’s of- any preliminary decisions that tally dependent on the analysis fice to make sure Georgia Tech had been made; he insists that currently being performed. is protected during the process. there is no cause for alarm. “If [the consultants at WJE Harty was very careful not to “There might be some struc- Associates] come back and say cause any premature judgement tural problems, but it’s not a that it’s only a cosmetic situa- on the situation of the North safety hazard,” Harty said. “Ev- tion in [the deck], we might open Parking deck, since no problem eryone just felt it would be bet- it sooner,” Harty said, re-em- has yet been detected. ter to do a comprehensive phasizing that the latency of the “We have to be very circum- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS analysis.” opening date “would depend on spect, so that we don’t cause any Ameilia Dean and Bobby Shuman take our their frustrations in an inflatable Harty added that the analy- the extent of remediation”. prejudice in case there is any jousting ring during the ‘Reck to Riches’ campaign celebration yesterday. sis of the structure includes a Whether there will be any litigation,” said Harty. TECHNIQUEIt’s more than a newspaper. It’s a way of life.

Want to watch a good old fashioned butt-whipping? 4 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique NEWS Music demands dominate bookstore townhall forum By Jody Shaw hour gathering place that acts as a for student musicians is something Managing Editor “vibrant hub” with and “open and the groups should include in its pro- inviting environment.” Natasha posal if it seeks to blend academics A group of zealous representa- Goguts, the Presidents’ Council rep- and social activities. The sugges- tives from the Tech music depart- resentative, discussed the commit- tion earned a rebuke from Rosalind ment aggressively pushing their tee’s visions of blending meeting Meyers, auxiliary services director, agenda highlighted the recent book- space, organization space, study who said, “You already have space store reallocation town hall meet- space, food service, performance [in the Tenth Street church], you ing hosted by the student center space, and service areas. just don’t have the money to fix it expansion task force. About eighty The meeting space would be open up.” individuals were on hand in the D.M. areas with comfortable seating and “I think from the discussion at Smith lecture hall to hear a presen- Internet connections. The organi- the town hall that their need is ur- tation by members of the Student zation space would provide private gent, and since this space in the Center Expansion Task Force. In offices for some organizations, but bookstore mall will not be available the open discussion that followed also shared storage space, confer- for another three years, it is proba- their presentation, however, music ence rooms, and work areas. The bly not the best alternative,” Goguts sounded the loudest horn. study space would be lounge areas said. Prior to the question and answer conducive to both individual and Steele believes that some things session, members of the task force group work. The food service would can be done now to aid the music presented their findings to the pub- have extended hours and offer a department in its struggle for space, lic. Rich Steele, student center Di- variety of foods. The dining area for and he expressed his willingness to rector and Chair of the task force, the food service would double as adapt parts of the current student explained the charge of the group— entertainment and performance center, if possible, to better serve to create a plan of action and func- space. The service and resource area the department. tion for the 36,000 square feet of would build off of the currently ex- “I understand the music depart- space that will become available when isting services in the Housing build- ment’s need for space; I think that the bookstore moves to Fifth Street ing and add other essential needs in they do have a dire need for it. It as part of Technology Square. a central location. doesn’t appear to me that there are According to Steele, the task force Following the presentation by large enough spaces in the book- gathered information by meeting Goguts, the task force opened the store mall to meet many of the needs By Jody Shaw / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS with student and departmental floor to questions. The first ques- that we heard,” Rich Steele, Stu- Rosalind Meyers, Richard Barke and Michael Edwards flank Rich Steele representatives and considering writ- tion, posed by Rusty Johnson, a dent Center Director and Chair of as they listen to student questions and concerns at the bookstore forum. ten recommendations from mem- music student, asked the task force the task force, said. bers of the Georgia Tech community. to consider the needs of the music “I thought some of their com- In addition to the suggestions “I thought the forum went well The committee is currently in the department in its proposal. ments were very apropos. The com- by members of the music depart- in terms of the presentation of what process of constructing a formal re- A barrage of follow-ups from ment about needing music practice ment, individuals also suggested in- we will be presenting. I am glad that port based on those needs. various members of the music con- space and the concept that we could cluding a community art center and the music representatives were there Chris Young, student life fellow, tingent, which was around thirty take a small conference room and avoiding duplication of services like and that their voices were heard. presented the committee’s thoughts people strong, followed Johnson’s equip it properly to support music study space, which is available in Students have been given the op- on the environmental attributes and initial question. James “Bucky” practice was very appropriate. It several academic buildings and will portunity to voice their opinions, philosophy of the building. The task Johnson, the music department di- added another function that we had also be included in the new Under- and unfortunately, many have not,” force wants to create a central 24- rector, suggested that rehearsal space not considered.” graduate Learning Center. Goguts said.

Come to the clash of the titans. NEWS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 5

The Technique vs. SGA softball challenge. 6 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique NEWS News briefs UHR ends session with action By Mary DeCamp Speech and Debate Team, the Ital- meal plan after their first semester SGA announces executive positions, committee chairs Senior News Staff ian American Association, the Role at Tech. Also suggested in this bill Playing and Board Gaming Soci- was an idea that Dining Services Undergraduate Student Government President-elect Chris Kavanaugh The April 17 Undergraduate ety, the Global Exchange Organi- and the Department of Housing announced his choices for the various positions in the executive branch House of Representatives meeting zation, the GT Paint Ball Club, the should try to come up with a meal of SGA including committee chairs. The following individuals were marked the end of the year for the Falan Dafa Association and plan that includes not only the din- chosen to serve during the 2001-2002 school year: 2000-2001 representatives. G.I.F.T.E.D. ing halls but also the Student Cen- Executive Positions The chairs of all of the Student Several bills allocating money to ter, Junior’s, and West Side Diner. Vice President of Administrative Affairs: Julie Johnson Government committees spoke various student organizations were After some discussion, this bill passed. Vice President of Campus Affairs: E.W. Looney about what their respective com- also passed. David Stopp authored a bill pro- Vice President of Finance: Dave Maybury mittees had accomplished over the The organizations that were al- posing that $30,000 of the SGA Executive Assistant: Joey Katzen course of the year. located money include GT Motor- Budget be used to enter into a con- Administrative Affairs Committee Chairs President JR Spriggle voiced his sports, the Sailing Club, the Rowing tract with the Robert Ferst Center Course Critique: Nareen Dittika, Shetu Shah concern about an article in the At- Club, the Entertainment Software for the Arts. This $30,000 contract Elections: Justin Hargrove lanta Journal-Constitution saying Producers Organization, the Cricket would allow student organizations Government and External Affairs: Andrew Keen that tuition for out-of-state students Club, Georgia Tech Inline Hock- to use the Ferst Center at little or no Information Technology: Eric Clopper, Shawn Dishman will increase by $700 per semester ey, President’s Council, Earth Day, cost for an unlimited number of Public Relations: Jennifer Smith beginning in the fall. and the Lacrosse Club. times. This would save organiza- Internal Development: Chris Mardis Stephen Popick reminisced about The passage of two more bills tions who want to use the Ferst Campus Affairs Committee Chairs FOCUS, an extensive survey that updated the IFC and Panhellenic Center a substantial amount of Academic Affairs: Cassie Pope attempted to pinpoint the needs By-Laws and Constitutions. money. This bill passed. Athletic and Recreation Services: Ashley Wallin and issues of the student body. Popick Another bill, authored by Rob- The final bill that the House Campus Services: Stephen Popick stated that over the course of this ert Fletcher, proposed that the Of- discussed dealt with separating the Cultural Affairs: Michael Handelman semester it was able to address four fice of the Registrar announce the activity fee for the fiscal year 2003. Parking, Transportation, and Facilities: Rusty Johnson out of five student issues that were time schedule for final exams earli- This would include allowing the Planning and Development: TBA identified as major concerns by the er in the semester so that students Student Activities Complex (SAC) participants. who travel can make travel plans Board to have at least eight student Tech celebrates Earth Day today on Skiles walkway Student Affairs Vice President earlier and therefore save money. members, four of which would be Danielle McDonald announced the This bill also passed. chosen by SGA. The SAC Board Tech’s fourth annual earth day celebration takes place today from winners of the Burdell’s Best Awards Victor Allen authored another would be given control over the 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Skiles walkway and at the Student Center for this year. passing bill requesting a resolution amount of SAC usage fees for non- Plaza. The event features local environmental artists, live music, a tree- Over seven bills were addressed to commend Tech’s Naval Reserve students and would approve all bud- planting ceremony, demonstrations of alternative-fuel vehicles, Reiki and debated during the meeting. Officers Training Corps Unit, which gets and fee increases before they massage treatments, Raku pottery firing, the Atlanta Zoo-Mobile, and The first bill discussed included will be celebrating its 75th anniver- are brought before the Mandatory an interactive Earth Day trivia maze. amendments for the fiscal year 2002 sary at the end of April. Student Fee Advisory Committee, At 11:45 keynote speaker Catherine Ross will give an address at the Student Activity Budget Amend- Rusty Johnson, Stephen Popick, among other things. Plaza. Ross is the Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation ments, authored by David Stopp. and the Campus Services Commit- There was a lengthy discussion Authority (GRTA) and a former Tech city planning professor. She is an This bill passed. tee authored a bill giving freshmen on this bill, and questions were expert on air pollution, traffic congestion, and urban sprawl and Several bills asked for charters in the Freshman Experience Pro- brought up about its constitution- development issues. for new organizations. These bills gram more voice in their meal plan. ality. Nevertheless, the representa- were slated together, and they all The bill will allow these freshmen tives eventually voted on and passed Be a reporter. E-mail news@technique with briefs. passed granting charters to the Tech to opt out of the now mandatory this bill.

Kav, Watson, and all lame-ducks...be afraid. NEWS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 7

do this, but given the level of our Tuition from page 1 state funding right now and to keep on the path that Georgia Tech is College of Computing turns ten progress in reputation, our finan- on, we have to do this,” McMath cial resources have not increased said. By MaryDeCamp the next ten years hold for comput- Dean of this new college, and he commensurately, placing stress on In addition to the letters from Senior News Staff ing. continues to hold that position to- the quality of our educational pro- the President, new financial aid This was a grand celebration for day. grams. We have seen applications awards have been mailed out this “I know nothing about these com- a college that had humble begin- “We have been blessed with great and enrollments increase, student/ week to incoming freshmen. New puters, but I have a feeling they are nings. Though the college itself is minds who have pushed the bound- faculty ratio rise, support services packages for returning students will going to be important for us, and I only 10 years old, its roots go back aries of computing. That intellec- unable to meet demand, and need- also be prepared and mailed out in know we have to do something.” to 1963 when Crosland and three tual wealth has been a part of our ed enhancements go unfulfilled,” June. President Scholarship awards These words, spoken in 1963 by other Tech faculty members began faculty from the beginning, and what Clough said, in his letter. for incoming freshmen recipients the late Dorothy Crosland, former to create the Information Science has characterized our students,” Free- Much of the money for academ- will also be adjusted for this in- Director of Libraries at Tech, helped master’s degree program. man said. ic programs and services stems from crease. to build the foundation for what is Dr. Vladimir Slamecka was hired Today, the College of Comput- the state budget and tuition reve- Incoming freshmen must make today one of Tech’s most successful as director of this program, and in ing can boast of having the largest nues, which have not been adjusted their final commitment to attend and respected colleges. 1964 the School of Information single, and fastest growing, major to Tech’s increased enrollment. With Tech by May 1. The College of Computing re- Science opened in one room in the at Tech, one of only two college the switch from quarters to semes- “I don’t expect that [the increase] cently celebrated its Tenth Anni- level computing units in Research I ters, the University System as a whole will have a negative impact on our versary with a two-day celebration universities, and a Ph.D. program saw a decrease in student credit hours that included distinguished speak- “In ten years we hope that ranks in the top ten percent in and enrollment, but Tech contin- “The money will in ers, special events, and the reunion the country, among numerous oth- ued to grow, said Dr. Lee Wilcox, of former and current faculty and to be one of the top er achievements. Vice President of Student Affairs. part be used to hire staff members of the College. five computing The College continues to expand “The money will in part be used some new faculty “The night before the celebra- and grow with each passing year, to hire some new faculty because tion began we held a dinner hosting programs in the and with the constant advancements we’re trying to reduce the ratio of because we’re trying faculty and staff, Advisory Board country.” in technology there is no telling where students to faculty. There will be to reduce the ratio.” members, and other distinguished the next decade could lead the Col- some money for what I would call figures involved with the College,” Mary Alice Isele lege of Computing. central administrative support for Robert McMath Mary Alice Isele, Director of De- CoC Development Director “In ten years we hope to be one academic activities as well,” Mc- Vice Provost velopment for the College of Com- of the top five computing programs Math said. puting, said. in the country,” Isele said. While the additional money will The celebration began on Thurs- Electrical Engineering building. It The biggest project that the Col- go straight to academic funds for day April 5 with an Awards Cere- was one of the first computer sci- lege will undertake in the next sev- student needs, many are concerned enrollment. We are going back out mony, and the activities that day ence departments in the country. eral years is the creation of the that these funds might stray from with the prospective freshmen and concluded with a lecture on Infor- In 1970 its name was changed to Christopher Klaus Advanced Com- their purpose. revising aid awards to the neediest mation Security from former Unit- School of Information and Com- puting Technology Building. This “I’m discouraged that the view students. To be very honest, I don’t ed States Attorney General Janet puter Science, and an Institute-wide building, along with an Informa- of students was never sought. And think it’s the dollar amount as much Reno. graduate minor in this field was de- tion Technology Complex and con- now since the increase has passed, as it is the timing,” Barbara Hall, The festivities resumed on April veloped. Finally, in 1972, the School necting skywalks will join the already we must receive a guarantee from Associate Vice President of Enroll- 6 with lectures from three distin- of Information and Computer Sci- existing Van Leer, Pettit, and Col- those that will allocate this revenue ment Services, said. guished computing professionals. ence began an undergraduate de- lege of Computing buildings to create that the money will directly benefit “If when a returning student gets Dr. Raj Reddy, a professor from gree program. an academic center. the student body of Georgia Tech,” their aid award, and it just looks Carnegie Mellon; William Malik, After almost two more decades To commemorate this anniver- Chris Kavanaugh, President-elect impossible, they need to call us. They Vice President and Research Direc- of developing more research, a broad- sary celebration, distinguished mem- of the Student Government Associ- need to call their counselor and the tor of the Gartner Group; and Craig er curriculum, and steadily increas- bers of the Computing community ation, said. counselor will work with them and Mundie, Senior Vice President of ing student enrollment, the College at Tech were given miniature glass “Nobody really wants to do this. we’ll see what we can do to assist the Consumer Strategy for Microsoft of Computing was established in crystal balls to symbolize the un- President Clough does not want to students,” said Hall. were present to speak about what 1990. Peter Freeman was named predictablity of computing’s future.

Now that students have begun “It doesn’t matter if you sign up on really busy times of the day we are Lange also wanted to point out Parking from page 1 to register for parking, many are left the first day or the last day, every- averaging 5 or 6 students register- that although no major changes have wondering exactly how spots and thing is still sorted by the priority ing every minute,” Lange said. taken place in the online registra- of the on-line system is to try to permits are assigned. According to system.” Another major concern for stu- tion system, there will be a few new make the process as convenient for Lange, the entire process of decid- However, many students feel that dents is the price of parking permits policies put into effect at the start of students as possible. ing centers on the priority system some type of priority should be giv- for next year. According to Weis next year. “First of all, permits are “Basically, the process works established in past years. “Under en to those who sign up the earliest. although there will be an increase, going to be distributed in the Stu- through a Web interface and busi- the system, we have three main pri- “I really don’t understand why a the increase will not be as great as dent Center ballroom during the ness management service that sorts ority groups: renewals, people that person who signs up in June is treat- some have predicted. first week of classes instead of in the all of the requests based on the pri- have permits but want to change, ed the same as a person who regis- “The majority of the permits will student PO boxes,” Lange said. ority system that has been estab- and new requests,” said Lange. ters this week,” freshman CS major be $340 next year,” Weis said. “That’s “In addition, co-op students who lished,” Weis said. “The renewals are as close as we Greg Youree said. “I think that the only a $10 increase over this year will be working next spring but have “You log on, make your choices, can get to guaranteeing parking, be- earlier you sign up, the higher pri- for gated lots. However, the major a permit next fall will retain priority and within minutes receive your cause everyone who renews their ority you should receive.” change is that we are making both when they return to register next confirmation.” permit is the highest priority.” In Although time is not a consider- gated and ungated lots the same year.” Although no major changes were addition, Lange explained that in ation in determining the status of a price next year.” The last major change, due to made to the process since last year, each separate group there are also student’s permit, that fact has not “The main reason for this deci- space contraints, dealt with a stu- one minor change has been made to set priorities from faculty/staff at stopped numerous students from sion is that we now have control of dent who receives none of the park- the program. “We have actually elim- the top of the pile and freshman at rushing to sign up for a permit next the situation of enforcement, there- ing choices he registered for. “We inated one click from the process the bottom. year. According to Lange, the num- fore it is reasonable that if you have will no longer be placing student’s students have to go through since “One point that I want all stu- ber of students who had registered a permit, you will find a space,” who don’t get any of their request- last year,” said Systems Support dents to realize is that the time you by Tuesday afternoon was approach- Weis said. “In the end, a gate doesn’t ed zones in another lot or the re- Manager Peter Lange. sign up doesn’t matter,” said Weis. ing 3,600. “Right now, during the solve all of the problems.” mote lot,” Lange said.

Be very afraid. page 10 OPINIONS Editorial Board: Chris Baucom, Editor-in-Chief Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 Jennifer Hinkel, News Editor Jennifer Dykes, Opinions Editor OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion Becca Cutri-Kohart, Campus Life Editor Sarah Graybeal, Entertainment Editor Matt Bryan, Sports Editor Put money to good use Daniel Uhlig, Photography Editor Quote of the week: Christina Freyman, Advertising Manager It appears as if the Board of Regents is raising Tech’s tuition “The only way to get rid of a temptation is Matt Flagg, Online Editor simply to match the cost of attending comparable engineering to yield to it.” — Oscar Wilde Jody Shaw, Managing Editor schools across the country. Tech is known for having a great educational program for a reasonable price, which is attractive to out-of-state students. This increase in tuition may deter future out-of-state prospects. Regardless of the reasons the BoR poses for the increase, it is going to increase students’ financial burden. The additional revenue should be put to use improving academics at Tech, especially enhancing the faculty by hiring professors who enjoy teaching and are good at what they do. If students are going to pay higher tuition, they should demand tangible benefits in the form of teaching improve- ments in the classroom. The undergraduate learning situation must improve over the next few years to make sure the addi- tional expense is actually worth it. Make Psych 1000 useful Students have little respect for the current Freshman Psych course. It should be reformed so that students leave having learned something about college—and also about themselves. The separate sections differ drastically according to which professor is teaching. The most successful teachers have been those who have challenged students to discover the source of Afterhours ‘A’ lot ticketing outrageous their motivation and what they want to get out of Tech. On Monday, April 15, at 11:00 to the students and shows that the a very safe area at night. I alone Learning how to write a resume is important, but so is finding p.m., I exited the Chemical Engi- parking office has no regard for the know one student who was mugged your niche and what opportunities are available on campus. neering building after working on a student’s safety. I am a twenty-year- at gunpoint on the campus 3 years design project in the computer lab old female student who often stays ago. The revised course should include the Team Leaders as to find a member of the parking (like many other ChemE students) For those of you who are fe- mentors rather than upperclassmen who simply grade assign- staff ticketing vehicles (even though in the chemical engineering build- males: can you imagine walking half- ments. The TLs have firsthand experience in a wide range of the gates were open) in the A11 area ing until very late hours (sometimes way across campus, alone, in the at the rear entrance of the chemical until 3 or 4 a.m.) working on projects. middle of the night just because the activities at Tech, and they should pass on their knowledge to engineering building. I approached I do not want to walk (nor do I feel parking office wants to make more freshmen and be available to give advice. the man and asked why he was tick- safe walking) from a two hour meter money by ticketing commuter lots Psych 1000 needs to get rid of busywork and focus on eting at that late hour and his re- to the chemical engineering build- in the middle of the night? And for sponse was that he was only doing ing just so I do not get a parking those of you who are male: can you students. Furthermore, teachers should consider the fact that his job and was only ticketing those ticket or even have my car towed. imagine your wife, or daughter hav- it is a one-hour course and adjust the workload accordingly. who did not have permits for that The parking office may not be ing to take that treacherous path to They should be flexible with the curriculum and not be afraid area. aware....BUT GA Tech is located I feel that this is a severe injustice in downtown Atlanta....which is not See Parking, page 12 to deviate from it to pursue topics of interest to students. That idea seems to have brought success to some teachers already. The TL advisory board should look to those people for advice.

Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Editorial Board, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. Think before hitting send, don’t violate conduct code The recent April fools prank hous- knowledges that while these responses ing email has brought to light ques- were “written in the heat of the tions regarding not only the security moment,” it is important to remem- of Tech’s network, but also the ap- ber that electronic correspondence propriate use of computing resources. is no different than talking face-to- Clearly it is not possible to main- face. Indeed, it is quite possible that tain complete control over computers many of the responses were rather placed in classrooms such as the hostile in tone. Notably, this is no one the perpetrator used to distrib- less a breach of the Conduct Code ute the hoax housing email. How- than the original prank email. In an ever, it disturbs me personally that age where the slightest mention of the individual was able to forge the violence or anger cannot be taken message such that it appeared to too lightly, we must all remember originate from the housing office. that the misuse of OIT resources This was a flagrant violation of sev- can lead very easily to a violation of eral points of the Student Conduct the Conduct Code, and that it is Code, and drew many angry re- wise to monitor what one puts in sponses from the students targeted writing during email correspondence. by the email, which Dan Morrison, Associate Director of Housing said Paul Guidice By Matt Norris / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS was concerning to Housing. He ac- [email protected] OPINIONS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2000 • 11 Thirty-one papers and I still can’t fill this damned space TECHNIQUE “The South’s Liveliest College It’s customary for departing ed- them ever knowing I was responsi- Newspaper” itors-in-chief to write a swan song “There’s more to life than a ble for what they were reading. Established in 1911 explaining all they’ve learned and student newspaper, university I will remember the office antics thanking all the people who have such as playing ’Nique composite Editor-in-Chief helped—and sometimes hindered— politics, and conspiracy theories bingo, Sharky-official weddings, staff Chris Baucom them along the way. I will attempt surrounding secret societies.” “hazing,” meeting the editors of the to do just that, but fully explaining Emory Wheel, and playing “light as • • • what the Technique and Georgia Chris Baucom a feather, stiff as a board” at my News Tech mean to me is simply impos- Editor-in-Chief home in Macon. Jennifer Hinkel, Editor sible to do in the space allocated I will remember having an office Jody Shaw, Assistant Editor here; I don’t think mere words can with a “window” and being dunked Tony Kluemper describe the experience. My tenure better university—even though we paper is often a logisitcal, political, in the shaft fountain on the coldest Opinions Jennifer Dykes, Editor has been intensely personal, some- went about it in different ways, some- and social nightmare, but we made night of the month after being elected Julia Trapold, Assistant Editor times painful, but strangely fulfill- times disagreeing vehemently. I’m it through. editor. Campus Life ing—and more rewarding than I looking foward to getting my life I went through hell and back Yes, I will remember the peo- Becca Cutri-Kohart, Editor ever thought possible. back, but at the same time I’m sorry because of some of my choices in ple—both from within and outside Emily Cavendar, Assistant Editor I have grown in many respects, that such an exciting and rewarding roommates, friends, affiliations, and the paper—whom I’ve met and be- Mercedes Harris but especially by working with oth- phase in my life is drawing to a employees. I was criticized for edi- friended over the years. Not the Entertainment Sarah Graybeal, Editor ers, learning how to play the game close. I’ll still work towards a better torial and political decisions I made. politics. Not the long hours spent Andrew Santelli, Assistant Editor of politics at Georgia Tech (even Georgia Tech, doing whatever is I was information technology guru, in the office. Not the hardships. Alan Back, Rebekah Bardwell, Kit FitzSimons, Andrew Pilsch, when I hate it), knowing when to necessary at the moment to achieve public relations director, organiza- I’m placing the paper in good Vivian Vakili take a stand and when to back off, that goal. It just won’t be through tional behavior analyst, and total hands; next year’s leaders are posi- quality management expert all rolled Sports and knowing that some battles are my involvement with that august tioned to take the paper to the next Matt Bryan, Editor worth fighting more than others. news organization known as the Tech- up into one—and received both level. I hope I was able to prepare Derek Haynes, Assistant Editor I’ve learned my own limitations, nique. praise and criticism for each of those them in some way for the task that Derick Stanger but in the process I’ve been amazed It’s hard to believe we have pro- roles. lies ahead. The task is, quite simply, Production by how much I can get accomp- duced 31 papers since the start of Despite the bad, everything was to know everything and everybody, Christina Freyman, Ad Goddess Jamie Schulz, Soon-to-be Ads Buoy ished despite my shortcomings. I my administration last year. We’ve worth it in the end. filter out what’s most important in Gavin Cramblet, Copy Editor wish everyone could have the same spent 31 Wedesnday nights poring I will not remember the adver- the lives of Tech students, and then Adam Toner, Ads Technician experiece. over stories, layouts and photos un- tising controversies, that heinous objectively report it. The concept is Photography But more importantly, I’ve til our eyes hurt from the glow of middle-east story, factual and typo- quite simple, but the application, Daniel Uhlig, Editor Wade Burch, Darkroom Mgr. learned that there’s more to life than our cheerful Macintosh monitors, graphical errors that evaded us week well, that’s another story. Kristi Odom, Assistant.Editor after week, inappropriate sliver boxes, Carter Green, Assistant.Editor a student newspaper, university pol- our stomachs complained after one There are so many individuals John Jewell, Scott King, itics, and conspiracy theories sur- too many slices of greasy pizza, and the threat of libel lawsuits, last-minute who have helped me—both per- Marques McMillan, Brian Oxford, rounding secret societies. Over the our backs ached from being awake printer emergencies, or having our sonally and professionally—during Rob Hill, Dale Russell, David Ziskind last year, it has been my duty to for far too long. For 31 issues, we clocks stolen. my time at Tech, and I wish I could Online Georgia Tech to make the newspa- have dealt with personal and orga- I will rember the fun we had extend a personal “thank you” to Matt Flagg, Editor Martin Wiggins, Assistant Editor per my life, but my identity is not nizational crises, overcome our own with the April Fools and To Hell each one. But by naming a few, I wrapped up in being Editor-in-Chief shortcomings, and sometimes spent With Georgia editions and our late- would inevitably leave out dozens Managing Editor Jody Shaw of the Technique. It’s just a title, a the night in the office because we night escapes in Athens distribut- more so I’ll restrict my public thanks ing THWUGA. I’ll remember the job with cool perks, and a unique are dedicated to each other, the news- to a few groups: my friends, who Board of Student opportunity to work with some of paper, and to the Georgia Tech stu- random encounters I had with read- kept me sane; my roommates, who Publications the most outstanding people I’ll prob- dent body. ers, overhearing them talk about provided a welcoming home; and Dr. Carole E. Moore, Chair RoseMary Wells, Publications Mgr. ably ever meet. We all had the same It hasn’t always been easy; I can something in the ’Nique and then my staff, without whom the paper Billiee Pendleton-Parker, Adviser goal—continually working for a attest that running a college news- joining their conversation without would simply not exist. Thank you. Advertising and Accounting Nancy Bowen, Business Mgr. Marcus Kwok, Accounts Mgr. Que será, será: don’t try to change a good thing, folks Donna Sammander, Advertising Mgr.

So, this is it. Goodbye. think less of yourself and your • • • I was half tempted to leave this “Speak your mind, even if thoughts. Don’t lose your confi- space empty besides those closing dence. Copyright Notice words. During the last year and half everyone thinks it makes you an “Being at school with this ratio Copyright © 2001, Christopher L. Baucom, Editor, and by the Board of of my participation in the ’Nique, I arrogant bitch.” turns the most conservative woman Student Publications. The Technique is an official publication of the Georgia Tech have contemplated all the things I into a feminist.” Board of Student Publications. No part of wanted to say in my closing remarks, Becca Cutri-Kohart Tech is living proof that femi- this paper may be reproduced in any Campus Life Editor manner without written permission from in this last, “Swan Song” editorial nism is not an outdated concept. the Editor or from the Board of Student before graduation. I have been “priv- The ratio at Tech proves that wom- Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the editor or the individual ileged” to at least be peripherally en still have a long way to go before authors and do not necessarily reflect the aware of campus politics, events and in High School, sometimes its nice and elsewhere. I helped plan one. I they are an equal force in science views of the Board of Student Publications, the students, staff, or faculty personalities during my stay at Tech. to sit around in a circle and talk have been a leader and a follower in and technology. Encourage your of Georgia Tech, or the University System Needless to say that I have my com- about how a book makes you feel.” my life, I enjoy being in charge more, daughters, encourage your peers, of Georgia. plaints and advice to give them. I was this person. I came in with but not everyone does. The one thing encourage the other women in your Suddenly, though, I don’t care. my AP credit, I was never going to I have learned is that you can’t teach life to overcome the odds put in Advertising Information Information and rate cards can be found It all seems very petty to me right take another English class again. I leadership, you can’t teach network- place by the ratio to succeed in these on our World Wide Web site at now. All those things that frustrat- decided on the spur of the moment ing. You just need to go out and do fields. http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique/. The deadline for reserving ad space and ed me, those secret societies, the to take one more, it changed my it. If you want to be a leader, take “Why, yes, I’m a President’s schol- submitting ad copy is noon on Friday, one elitist groups, the lack of recogni- life. Its such an incredible break charge. You’ll make mistakes along ar, and proud of it. Secrecy is just week prior to publication. There are no exceptions to this policy. For rate tion for the people I felt really de- from intensive problem solving en- the way, but eventually you’ll get it another way of shirking your ac- information, call our offices at (404) 894- served it, I just don’t care about it gineering courses, and it reminds right. The best leaders are the ones countability for your actions.” 2830, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advertising space cannot be any more. I mean, I care, I’d like to you that reading is actually fun. that are just another member of the When I entered as a freshmen reserved over the phone. TheTechnique see Tech become a better place. In “Join real clubs. Ones that you team, the ones who are selected by PS, I was encouraged to keep my office is located in room 137 of the Student Services Building, 353 Ferst the final hours before my depar- are passionate about. Learn to fly, consensus, rather than competition. status a secret. I was told my status Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0290. ture, I guess kind of like a stay of learn to sail, learn to SCUBA dive.” Be that kind of leader, be the kind would stir up resentment from my Questions regarding advertising billing should be directed to Marcus Kwok at execution, I’ve realized that all those So many people get caught up in of leader who’s peers just assume classmates. Other PS’s even joked (404) 894-9187, or RoseMary Wells at above mentioned things don’t make the clubs they “should” join, like you will be in charge. You’ll never about having a secret handshake so (404) 894-2830. Tech what it is. the ones their friends are in, the get that kind of respect by attend- we could identify each other. What So, now at a loss for topics for ones that are “powerful,” the ones ing seminars on it, you get that kind nonsense! Be proud of your accom- Letter Submission Policy The Technique welcome all letters to the this editorial, I contemplated sever- that give them solid resume lines. of respect by proving your abilities plishments, don’t hide them. editor and will print letters on a timely al new titles that would provide some Expand your horizons; there is an and by hard work. So, maybe I will mention ANAK and space-available basis. Letters should be hand-delivered, mailed to Georgia Tech good advice for future ugly duck- incredible wealth of resources here “Speak your mind, even if ev- here, even if it is blasphemous to Campus Mail Code 0290, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Letters lings leaving the nest to help them to teach you to do new things. You’ll eryone thinks it makes you an arro- talk about them in a public forum. should be addressed to Chris Baucom, experience the great college adven- meet new friends along the way. gant bitch.” Look, I said it, ANAK ANAK Editor. All letters must be signed and must include a campus box number or other ture: You just need the courage to try I figure lots of people say this ANAK. This secret honor [sic] so- valid mailing address for verification “Aerospace engineering rocks.” new things. The people in these about me. I don’t care, you shouldn’t ciety claims an enormous influence purposes. Letters should not exceed 350 words and should be submitted by 8 a.m. This was the single most impor- clubs have true passion and spirit either. Sometimes it’s more impor- on campus politics. Since I’m not a Wednesday in order to be printed in the tant part of my college experience. about what they do, and you won’t tant to stick to your ideals and speak member, I can’t pretend to know following Friday’s issue. Any letters not meeting these criteria or not considered by This is why I am here. This is what I find that in a club you join for re- your mind, rather than cower in the all there is to it, but the members the Editorial Board of the Technique to be want to do. This is what I want to sume padding or political gain. corner. In the end, people will re- claim (rather publicly on their web of valid intent will not be printed. Editors reserves the right to edit for style, content, be. This is what I love. If you don’t “Leadership isn’t built through spect you more for being true to site), that they stay secret so that and length. Only one submission per feel this way about your major, do seminars and workshops, its built yourself. But more than that, its not they can work without seeking praise person will be printed each term. some soul-searching now, before it through experience and the trust of what other people think, its what for their accomplishments. And they is too late. your peers.” you think of yourself. If you don’t Contacting Us “Even if you swore off English We have many conferences here say what’s on your mind, you will See Será, page 13 12 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique OPINIONS

Seniors should enjoy final year Black Goddess deserves Parking from page 10 Fifteen days. What a short the stage to hear the ever-await- her car just because the parking of- time left for the many Georgia ed “Andrew McSlate” as our name mention in publications fice is money-hungry and has no Tech seniors who have affected is called and we touch the sacred regard for other’s safety? us so closely. Almost all of us parchment symbolizing four years It is ironic that the Technique You do not have to like Massey, I hope you all understand and know an upperclassmen who has of the battle. Let’s make it a great mentions the downfalls of Greeks but you SHOULD respect her. Was feel my concern enough to get this affected us dearly during our year, and step up to the call of such as hazing, but only applauds she acknowledged for her accom- ludicrous policy changed. I do not Georgia Tech career. They have duty as this year’s commence- most of them during Greek Week. plishment/title? You decide. I pur- want to be the student raped just served as mentors, advising what ment rapidly approaches. As I read last weeks’ headline “Greek posefully have not mentioned because she had to park a mile away classes to take, and telling us where Seniors, please take with you Week results show everyone wins,” Massey’s other accomplishments so she isn’t ticketed or towed. This the closest Kroger hides. Seniors the amazing memories that you I was concerned as to why Tiffany because that’s the Technique’s duty. policy needs to be changed before make this campus what it is. The have created for the rest of the Massey was not congratulated for In five years, who won the indi- some poor woman is raped on the spirit and pride of a senior is student body. Continue to have winning the Greek Goddess com- vidual title will not be remembered, way to her car! unmatched among society. They the spirit that rejuvenates the at- petition. To my knowledge, Mas- but how the Technique handles the ALSO: just so the parking office go through their entire last year mosphere around you. sey is the first and only black Greek recognition of this particular accom- knows what it’s up against: I have at Georgia Tech, in many cases, Thank you for contributing Goddess winner. plishment will. What does Massey contacted the Atlanta Journal and cherishing the last memory. The to Georgia Tech, a place that I noticed that Heather Reynolds have to accomplish to get acknowl- Constitution. last football season, last basket- deep down, we all know and love. was pictured in this year’s Blueprint edgment? Does she have to win Ms. They are planning to write a sto- ball tourney, last SGA election, Thank you for being there as for the same achievement. So if the GT, or the SGA presidency, or the ry on the MANY injustices that the last waffle house run, last rocky mentors for those younger than Blueprint, a yearly publication, can Executive Round Table presiden- parking office has committed against mountain trivia, etc. They truth- you. But most importantly, Se- acknowledge Heather Reynolds, why cy? students, faculty and staff (even in- fully have an outlook at campus niors, thank you for the memo- is it that the Technique, a weekly The Technique has the opportu- cluding poor cleaning janitors work- that seems to be that of the wise ries. We will cherish them publication, overlooks Massey’s ac- nity to make a difference in this ing for minimum wage in the middle old man who lived across the eternally. complishment? situation. DM means difference of the night!!!). street when we were young. Although the purpose of Greek maker, something we should strive Thank you all for taking the time Juniors, we have one more Andrew McSlate Week is not to celebrate individu- to live by everyday…think about it. to read my letter and to change pol- year at Tech until we walk across [email protected] als’ accomplishments, why does the Is Greek Goddess a DM? Is the icies at Georgia Institute of Tech- Technique focus on Mr./Ms. GT, Technique a DM? Is the Blueprint a nology so that our school once again an individual achievement, during DM? Most importantly, does GT is one that I and many others can be Homecoming Week? Since I arrived make you a DM? proud of! We want to hear what you have to say. Send us your “Letters to the at GT in 1998, five out of the three Editor” via e-mail to [email protected]. Today! pairs of Mr./Ms. GT have been Quincey Kyles Dawn Phan Trembley Greek. [email protected] [email protected]

“thank god for women”-derek on the fact that the new sod on grant field is much softer OPINIONS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 13

Será from page 11 GT SMART trying to change alcohol have some very good reasons for doesn’t happen from the top down. their original secret status. The prob- ODK can’t start a new program to environment; takes time and money lem is, now, they claim to represent suddenly turn followers into lead- the best interests of the students. If ers. Technique can’t incite protests. By Dr. Lee Wilcox we, the students, don’t know what ANAK can’t convince the adminis- Vice President for Student Affairs “GT SMART is trying to reduce ANAK members are up to IN OUR tration that the bookstore space NAME, then they can’t be held ac- should be used for a specific pur- Everyone likes a good joke. So high-risk drinking among students countable for their mistakes, their pose. That doesn’t stop them from those of us working with the GT by creating an environment bad ideas, and their bad decisions. trying, mind you, they try really SMART program smiled—if a lit- Through public attention you get hard. This effort consumes the times tle grimly—at the Technique’s re- where it’s easier for them to both praise and blame, and its ego and hearts of some of the most amaz- cent April Fool’s Day story, “GT make good choices.” on ANAK’s part to think their ef- ing people I have ever met. In the Stupid.” However, last week’s edi- forts would only get praise. end, the lesson I have learned is that torial suggesting that GT Smart was Lee Wilcox “There’s more to Atlanta than it is all for naught. a misguided waste of funds made it Vice President for Student Affairs Buckhead.” If you want true change, it comes clear that beyond the humor, there So many of us are confined to from within. It comes from the strug- is a serious lack of understanding MARTA our freshman year, which gling student who may be a mem- regarding GT SMART’s efforts to entry into Atlanta bars to 21—were ties of alcohol sales and alcohol- takes a nice beeline route to Buck- ber (just a member) of one or two reduce high-risk drinking here at supported by GT SMART. related problems; make off-campus head, we forget that when we final- clubs, who goes to his classes, who Georgia Tech. Problem: There are few inex- students aware of the impact their ly get cars we can do other things co-ops, who has some good friends, In a nutshell, GT Smart is trying pensive social and recreational op- actions have on those around them. too. There are some great little res- and who doesn’t even bother to dab- to change the environment around portunities for students that do not We can then find ways to reduce taurants in the Highlands and scat- ble in Tech politics. alcohol here on campus; we are also involve alcohol. alcohol related problems such as tered around midtown. There are So, that’s my advice. I dispense working with other coalitions and GT SMART response: Increase noise, violence, and vandalism. great, inexpensive shows, like at it for free, anytime anywhere. Just groups to change the alcohol envi- recreational activities that are not GT SMART is also working to Whole World Theatre and Shakes- e-mail me, or come visit me in Swit- ronment in the Atlanta area as well. centered on excessive alcohol use. make students feel more a part of peare’s Tavern. Go, before it’s too zerland, or afterwards in Houston, Here are some of the environmen- We have supported numerous stu- the community around them. Col- late and you move to less cultured with NASA Johnson Space Center. tal factors that have been shown to dent social activities, and are devel- leges whose students have high lev- places, like Houston. Please, I only have one request, don’t affect student drinking, along with oping a Student Guide to Atlanta els of civic involvement have reduced “Road trips rock. Don’t be afraid call me to say “Houston, we have a what GT SMART is doing to try to that will focus on fun things to do levels of binge drinking. Certainly, to go alone.” problem.” reduce their impact: for students of all ages that do not long-term goals such as this take During breaks, go somewhere Problem: There are pervasive involve alcohol. time – specifically, paid staff time. you’ve never been. I drove to an air I’d like to thank everyone who has messages, through ads, movies, peers, Problem: Fraternities are pre- But we believe the end result will be show in Wisconsin, across the north- made my life up to this point the most etc. that binge drinking is part of ceived as places where alcohol con- well worth it. ern part of Great Lakes, to Wash- memorable, incredible experience. I the “normal” college experience. The sumption is encouraged and binge Alcohol misuse is no laughing ington, D.C. and more during my can’t even begin to list them all, but alcoholic beverage industry spends drinking is prevalent. matter; neither are the side effects stay here. Don’t be afraid to go alone I’ll try: My mother Susan Cutri and over $2 billion in advertising a year, GT SMART response: Collab- suffered both by binge drinkers and and see the world. You’ll never father Donald Kohart, aunts and un- much of which promotes young adult orated with the IFC to revise frater- those around them. GT SMART is have this kind of vacation time again. cles, grandparents, brothers Nick and drinking as the norm. nity party policy by increasing trying to reduce high-risk drinking “Take French for eight years and Rob, and cousins who are all coming GT SMART response: An ad security personnel for ID checking, among GT students by creating an then move to a German-speaking to celebrate me “getting out.” I wish campaign to counter alcohol industry creating a peer observer program, environment where it’s easier for country.” my Grandpa Kohart could be here to messages and show the serious con- requiring wrist bands, and increas- them to make good choices. We Enough said. I’m moving to Swit- see me graduate. sequences of alcohol misuse. ing sober monitors. hope even more students will par- zerland for six-months, a German- I’d also like to thank they great Problem: Alcohol is abundantly Problem: The true costs of alco- ticipate in GT SMART projects next speaking canton. C’est la vie. friends who’ve helped me survive, es- available and inexpensive, both to hol misuse are not paid by those year, and help us make this a fun “Tech is awesome. If it needs to pecially Karen (the latest in a noble of-age and underage students. who cause them, namely the irre- place to live and a safe place to learn. change, it will be a grass roots cam- line of best friends), Irwin, George, GT SMART response: Reduce sponsible drinkers and sellers of al- paign.” Scott, and Sarah. The AE faculty, my availability of alcohol to underage coholic beverages. Over half of the GTSMART is a campus/community Well, maybe it is just the en- elementary school and high school teach- students, who are most likely to suf- costs of alcohol and other drug abuse coalition which is working to reduce croaching senioritis, but I don’t think ers have all given me the foundation fer harm from alcohol. Two recent are paid by society. high-risk drinking by students. For anything about Tech’s culture needs to be a success. For that education, I policy changes—requiring keg reg- GT SMART response: Identify more information, visit http:// to change. And even if it did, change am eternally grateful. istration and increasing the age of off-campus areas with high densi- www.gtsmart.gatech.edu.

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chris is a fireman, with a dog, and a hose, and a pole, i promise CAMPUSpage 15 LIFE Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 15 Commencement Changes? T-Week Coming Up Who needs the boring, old, normal graduation This is the last year for seniors to get a whole CAMPUS LIFE ceremony? Your classmates provide some final-free week. We give you a schedule of unusual suggestions for speakers. Page 16 events to plan for fun. Page 21 Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 IEEE society stays current on latest technologies Tech’s Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers hosts “Corporate Communications” with tech firms By Emily Cavender secured greatly needed human dents the opportunity to get Campus Life Staff resources, while students were hands-on experience with the able to engage in the prelimi- latest technologies, but it also The Institute of Electrical and nary steps of interviewing and was a great marketing agent for Electronics Engineers (IEEE) job hunting by speaking with company products as students provided a countless array of current company employees. brought both their skills and events to keep their members Chris Wieczorek, Vice Chair tools into the workforce. actively involved. To begin, IEEE External of IEEE, stated the Cor- IEEE was certain to main- sponsored a Corporate Commu- porate Program was initiated to tain a competitive and active in- nications Program whereby com- “build the professional goals of volvement in emerging panies like Motorola, On Electrical Engineers.” technologies. IEEE provided Semiconductors, ASIC Interna- IEEE encouraged represen- members with current and cru- tional, Southern Company, Cie- tatives from the Air Force to cial information that was need- na, and Compaq visited Tech come and talk about opportu- ed for students to stay competitive campus to present their latest nities in the Armed Forces as in science and engineering ma- technologies to interested stu- well. The presentation covered jors. dents. UVAs, unmanned aerial vehicles, IEEE facilitated student goals Not only did this serve to and other innovative technolo- by encouraging them to become keep students current on the most gies. “We are the first step to executive committee members, innovative technologies about to securing students’ post collegiate join or form committees, or even hit the market, it also served as a career,” Wieczorek, said. come to the meetings and share recruiting forum where students In addition, visiting compa- ideas. Once introduced to the could visit and talk with mem- nies such as Altera and Xlina of- organization, IEEE provided By Marques McMillan / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS bers of potential employers. The ten donated materials to Tech leadership in areas ranging from The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) provides students with working relationship was bene- labs for student experimentation ways to learn about innovative technologies and meet with related corporations. ficial to both sides as companies and trial. This not only gave stu- See IEEE, page 17 Alternative Break invades New York City—to help FFaces A at GeorgiaC E Tech S By Mercedes Harris also received help from the MOVE We don’t know her last name community service office to recruit - Profile on Anit Vettukattil- members to plan the first trip. Have you ever considered spend- The trip’s first purpose was to By Becca Cutri-Kohart and ing your spring break doing some- focus on homelessness and hunger. Sarah Graybeal thing to help change the world? Students served in soup kitchens, Goodbye Tech! Well, now you can with a new pro- clothing banks and furniture banks gram on campus called Alternative in the New York City area. The cost If you’re ever challenged to Spring Break. Occurring success- for the trip was only $50, but each describe Anit Vettukattil in a sin- fully for the first time this semes- student was responsible for raising gle word, the answer is easy: hum- ter, the first annual Alternative an additional $75 for donation. The ble. Despite five years as an active Spring Break was held in New York Georgia Tech Student Foundation leader in organizations ranging City and not only changed the lives and Student Center Programs Board from the Undergraduate Judicia- of the homeless people the program subsidized the remaining cost of the ry Cabinet to Team Buzz, the supports, but also the students who trip. mechanical engineering senior participated in the program Students drove to New York City from Decatur protests constantly June Cai, a junior Psychology in Student Center vans and lodged that “I think I’m fairly dull.” major, originated the program at in a hostel to save costs. “Next year, Anit will graduate this semes- Tech. She began planning the char- the cost will vary by location and ter, and although she is excited ter of the non-religiously affiliated how much financial support we re- about trying something different organization during summer 2000 ceive”, said Cai. next year, she admits to some ner- with the help of an organization The trip was rewarding for par- vousness about the prospect of called BreakAway. ticipants like Tony Rodriguez, se- leaving Georgia Tech. “I really BreakAway is a national organi- nior computer engineering major like Tech. There’s not going to be zation which helps colleges set up at Tech. Rodriguez felt the trip another environment like this ever and maintain alternative break trips. changed the way he looked at home- again—the same age people do- They donate resources such as site lessness. “Many of the people we ing the same type of things all By Carter Green / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS banks, training sessions, and project concentrated in one area. I’m go- Anit would like to see women become more supportive of each other, planning support. In addition, Cai See Break, page 19 ing to miss that,” Anit said. and participate in all the different programs for women on campus. Anit’s strong concern for wom- en’s issues played an important don’t have an outlet for them. Anit’s advice to younger stu- role in her three-year involvement Women’s Leadership Conference, dents is to “figure out what you with the Women’s Leadership especially this year, was more busi- really want to do right now and Conference. After volunteering her ness oriented and offered a liberal get involved. So many people come time for the 1999 event, she went arts kind of feel.” in and they want resume-build- on to serve as Logistics Chair and If she could change something ers that don’t necessarily enjoy Programs Co-Chair over the next about Tech, Anit would affect “the and they realize that much later.” two years. way the women don’t support each Though Anit is involved in Personally, Anit loves how other. The people who chair and only four or five activities, she has WLC lets her communicate with attend WLC don’t necessarily at- stayed committed to each over other women. “It’s like a female tend Women’s Awareness Month, the years. “I commit to things forum. It’s fun—you deal with or are not always involved in Men- that I really like—community ser- issues that aren’t technology re- tors and Mentees or Women in vice-oriented things like Team lated. I like that because I think Engineering programs. They’re all Buzz,” she said. Her interest in we’re too immersed in it, almost very different, and I wish there the Supreme Court and judicial drowning in technology. I think were a way to connect them. I panels led to her involvement with Photo Courtesy of BreakAway/ Special to the‘Nique that women, who are more emo- wish we had a more unified fe- BreakAway is a new initiative at Tech which encourages students to help tional and have other interests, male student body.” See Anit, page 21 the community during Spring Break. Several roadtripped to NY this year. 16 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique CAMPUS LIFE

Buzz Around the Chris Young Tico Bauagas Matt Fisher Becky Glatzer Student Life Fellow EE Senior CS/Math Senior PubP Senior Campus “Me. I look good.” “Kermit the Frog “Dijkstra would be “Dr. Ruth, the Dalai because he has in- an optimal choice!” Lama, or Bono.” spired me.”

Question of the week “Who would you choose for this year’s commencement speaker?” Andy McNeil Sara Cames Andrew Hoenig Robert Cunningham PubP Senior PubP Sophomore CE Junior ISyE Freshman “Goose from “Top “Ruth Bader Gins- “The Raidettes, “Chris Baucom. Feature and Photos By Carter Green and Sarah Graybeal Gun” ’cause he feels burg, a liberal Su- just because.” Everyone should go to the need for speed.” preme Court justice.” college for six years.”

Good morning, Technique graveyard shift. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 17

day event that raised the awareness spring. Potential junior and senior IEEE from page 17 of the less technical aspects of the undergraduate students looking to Campus briefs professional world. Guest speakers attend graduate school were invited aerospace, computers, and commu- discussed topics such as financial to network with professors, admin- West Campus Luau provides a break for students nications to biomedical technolo- planning, networking, ethics, and istration and other students over gy, electric power and consumer other important issues which inter- hamburgers and hot dogs. Dr. Hert- Tonight, West Campus hosts a late night Luau. Activities include electronics. Most importantly, IEEE ested aspiring engineers. IEEE in- ing, Director of Admissions for ECE Slip n’ Slide, sponge toss, dancing, and b.y.o.g (bring your own water helped students network within fields vited Merrill Buckley, Jr. to discuss Graduate School, spoke at the pic- gun). Located at the Burger Bowl, the Luau is from 12 a.m. until 4 a.m. of specialization. practical aspects of career develop- nic, encouraging students to fur- Free food will be served. Contact Ben Upchurch at To hone their skills, IEEE com- ment, Jim Peterman who spoke on ther their academic pursuits. [email protected] or 404-206-0469 for more information. peted in the Southeast Hardware engineering education, Tom Mai- IEEE intended to increase the and Software Conference (SECON) wald who spoke on money man- club’s involvement with students Spring musical “Forum” continues at DramaTech at Clemson University in Clemson, agement and professors and private by offering additional, supplemen- South Carolina. sector employees to conduct resume tal academic training courses in ar- DramaTech enters into its final week of A Funny Thing Happened on The Convention is a regional workshops. eas such as soldering. The the Way to the Forum. The musical will be performed at the Robert Ferst competition open to all IEEE branch- IEEE set up booths during the organization hoped to better pre- Center for the Arts on April 20 and 21. Student tickets are $4 at all es. It provided professionals and stu- break periods of S-PAC with dis- pare students for the electrical engi- showings; faculty/staff tickets are $8 and general admission tickets are dents with technical sessions, plays from other IEEE school branch- neering field. $10. All shows are at 8 p.m. For reservations, call DramaTech at 404- tutorials, exhibits, students compe- es. Booths also displayed the Georgia To cap the year off, IEEE put on 894-3481, or the Ferst Theater at 404-894-9600. titions, a job fair, upstate plant tours, Tech entry into the robot hardware a thank you banquet for those stu- and various region meetings. The competition. dents, faculty members, and admin- Alpha Xi Delta puts on Charity Golf Tournament Georgia Tech branch received the IEEE sponsored several social istration, who assisted IEEE Excellent Student Branch award, events as well. The organization went throughout the year with great lead- Alpha Xi Delta is holding the 13th annual charity golf tournament, first place in the Web Design Com- white water rafting along the Ocoee ership, commitment, and dedica- which benefits the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, on Sunday, April 22, at petition, second place in the Hard- River to build teamwork amongst tion. “If I could only match what Southerness Golf Course. There is a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. The cost ware Competition and 10th in the its members and to reduce the often was accomplished this year,” Wiec- is $65 for students and $85 for adults. The fee includes cart, greens fee, Robot Competition. overwhelming academic stress that zorek, said. “We had so many great range balls, dinner, and a tee shirt. There are four players per team. IEEE also sponsored the second Tech imposes on students. ideas this year and we implemented There will be prizes for closest to pin, longest drive, longest putt and annual Student-Professional Aware- IEEE hosted an ECE Graduate those ideas. I would like to imple- more. There will also be a raffle. For more information, or to register a ness Conference (S-PAC), a full- School Presentation Picnic in the ment more of them.” team, contact Anne Bradford at [email protected] or 678- 612-5093. Register by April 8. Last GT Paintball outing of the semester Incoming Freshmen Tour Group Join GT Paintball on Saturday, April 21 at Arkenstone Paintball for the last outing of spring semester. You must be a member of GT Paintball to participate, no walk-ons will be accepted. The event will last all day long. Contact Ryan Halchak at [email protected] for more information or to become a member of the organization. Find out more about GT Paintball by visiting http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/ paintball/. Business.edu Series presents CEO Roundtable On Monday, April 23, Alpha Kappa Psi and Omicron Delta Kappa sponsor a panel discussion composed of current executives to learn about what it takes to become a CEO. The discussion will be held in the Student Success Center, Clary Theater, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Tamra Osborne at [email protected] or 404-875-1113 for more information. Learn to market student leadership skills On Monday, April 23, learn how leadership skills acquired in college can help secure a job. Jay Dockweiler, the Marketing Coordina- tor for Enrollment Services, will discuss techniques and strategies for marketing personal experiences with employers through a strong re- sume and interview. The presentation will be held in Room 301 of the By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Student Center from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, Soon, new freshmen will arrive on campus. Through the summer, many will become oriented to campus contact Danielle McDonald at [email protected] through tours like this. 4,993 new students have been accepted, with an average SAT score of of 1360. or 404-894-3458.

Thanks Emily and GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR! You need it. 18 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique CAMPUS LIFE

ested in participating, only an ap- Break from page 15 plication is required. Depending on Honoring Student Organizations Burdell’s Best Awards how many students apply in com- helped were bound for success 20 parison to spots available, a selec- years ago. They were just like our tion process may develop. parents, people with college degrees. There are additional ways to get It could happen to anyone,” Rod- involved with the program other riguez said. The trip taught him than going on the trip. Students that the homeless were people like can serve on the executive board, everyone else. “They just had a dif- which plans trips for the upcoming ficult circumstance in life that put year. them in their current situation,” “Many participants said the trip Rodriguez said. changed their outlook on the issue Spending a spring break partici- of homelessness and hunger. That pating in alternative break was ben- is the point of the trip: to change eficial for both those receiving help and educate people’s perceptions as well as the students offering assis- about an issue and help them be- tance. Many students return from come more mature and conscien- spring break drained from party- tious people”, said Cai. ing all week or staring at the televi- For those students who itch to sion. Why not spend a week in city participate in community service were you could sightsee as well as throughout the school year and yet donate your time to contribute to never seem to have the time, this is someone’s life. Rodriguez came back the perfect opportunity to kill two from the trip refreshed and ready to birds with one stone. Students can do school work. “ I came back total- visit a great city and at the same ly energized. I have never felt this time serve the community. “The way after any of my spring breaks. trip isn’t just about a week, it’s about When you spend the entire week the effect it can have on a person,” By John Jewell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS there, the intensity of the feeling is Cai, said. Burdell’s Awards Banquet, a President’s Council activity, honored student organizations and their the most overwhelming thing. I came As you plan your upcoming spring accomplishments. Faculty, staff, students and alumni attended to praise the winners. Billiee Pendelton- back ready to work.” break consider the motto of alter- Parker, Dr. Bob McMath, and T.W. Cauthen shared a conversation in the pre-event festivities. The Currently, there is not a selec- native spring breaks: spring breaks Georgia Tech yearbook, Blueprint, took one of the highest honors, winning the President’s Pick Award. tion process to join Alternative Spring last seven days, alternative spring Break or to attend the trip. If inter- breaks last a lifetime.

We’ll be gone for a little while, but we shall return.

I went sailing tonight. It was much nicer than aeroelasticity homework. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 19

T-Week Spring 2001 Schedule Anit from page 15 T-Week Spring 2001 Climbing the Corporate the Undergraduate Judiary Cabi- Now’s the time to celebrate— Ladder with Ease net. Over her five years, Anit “kept you’re finally getting out! The 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. my eyes open, but I never really Alumni Association is ready to Alumni/Faculty House found anything else, and I’m not celebrate your accomplish- Free worried about my resume.” ments during T-Week 2001. Her active participation in stu- From social get-togethers to Braves vs. Brewers dent organizations is linked to her informative seminars, you 7:05 p.m. desire to serve others. However, her won’t want to miss this great Turner Field service isn’t limited to campus. In opportunity to spend time with $7.00/person her off time, she tutors middle school your friends before going out children in math and science. De- into the real world. Thursday, May 3 scribing her work, Anit said, “when Business Etiquette Workshop - they learn something it makes me *Register online* 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. feel amazing.” While most of her Alumni/Faculty House classmates sleep in on Saturday Monday, April 30 $5.00/person mornings, she often goes to help An Evening at Neighbor’s Pub out at a soup kitchen. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lulu’s Bait Shack The activity that plays the big- Neighbor’s Pub, Virginia 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. gest role in her daily life, however, is Highlands Lulu’s Bait Shack, Buckhead her job as a Peer Advisor for the $5.00/person Free with online registration or Housing Department. By Carter Green / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS $5.00 at the door She has lived in freshman dorms Anit’s interest in participating in campus activities is service. Her interest Tuesday, May 1 for all of her five years as a Tech in community service extends to Atlanta, where she is tutors children. Financial Planning Seminar Friday, May 4 student, beginning as a Peer Leader 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Family and Graduate in Howell in 1997. of traditional terms of endearments. is very different than playing. I know Alumni/Faculty House Drop-in Reception In reference to her role as a PL On the weekends, Anit chooses how to throw a ball and miss it Free 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and PA, Anit said ,“I’ve loved it. I to spend her time quietly. “Friday entirely. I know how to peg people Alumni/Faculty House get to do all these things that I never nights I don’t do much. I like to go with balls, but I actually don’t know The Joys and Rewards of Free got to do before, like skydiving and and hang out with people at coffee how to hit one to the other side of Home Ownership whitewater rafting and skiing. I never shops.” the court.” 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. got to do all these things in high It’s the little things that have Despite her desire to spend time Alumni/Faculty House Presented by the GT Alumni school, so I wanted to be a freshman made an impression during her time alone, Anit can’t help but make an Free Association, Ambassadors, GT every year until I got to do absolute- at Tech, like sitting at the Student impression on everyone she meets. Student Foundation and ly everything I wanted to do.” Center watching the sun go down, Her friend Kent Siebeneck said “Anit Young Alumni Reception Student Alumni Association. Her life is not all work and no or walking campus and seeing the is one of the most charismatic indi- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. play. “I think I’m most interesting Atlanta skyline. “I really like doing viduals I have met in the Georgia Alumni/Faculty House when I’m caught off guard…Like a lot of things by myself. I love my Tech community. She challenges Free For more information, please having fun and being weird and not organizations, but I get very little me personally, yet always seems to contact Kathryn Smith, getting stressed out and serious,” time to myself,” she said. alleviate life’s stresses by helping me Wednesday, May 2 Assistant Director of Student said Anit. One of her favorite ran- Recently, she has added athlet- put things into perspective. I con- Next Steps With Your Career - Association, at (404) 385-1094 dom acts is nicknaming her beau ics to her repertoire. “Tennis makes sider myself fortunate in knowing “butterhead,” as a way to make fun me really happy. I take lessons, which her.”

Christina says Andrew McSlate doesn’t exist. Do you exist? ENTERTAINMENTpage 23 Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 23 A ‘Dozen’ reasons Cross this! Come find out why this atypical If your last test of verbal ability was ENTERTAINMENT brass band from New Orleans is the SAT, check out “Onward and gaining a following. Page 25 Crossword.” Page 27 Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 It’s hot, it’s loud, it’s nuts, it’s Music Midtown 2001 By Alan Back bill. Look for a few local alumni with more than 60 craft vendors Drinks flat Coke for fun such as John Mayer and the Josh and its own stage for cultural Joplin Group to pop up during performances. Image Film and Being on semesters has an the weekend as well. Video will exhibit short works, advantage or two over the quar- Hungry? Take three steps in and the PushPush Theater is slat- ter system, especially when it any direction and you’ll proba- ed to put on one-act plays. Pack comes to the 8th Annual Music bly trip over somebody selling the wee folk off to Kids Town in Midtown Festival. Instead of giv- good things to put in your face. SciTrek (5/5 and 5/6, noon to 6 ing up a weekend of valuable Take your pick of German (Edel- p.m.) and let them play with study time to join the party, you everything in sight. They even can wrap up all your finals and get a stage of shows just for them, celebrate by blowing out your Over 130 bands sponsored by Radio Disney. eardrums in style. One-day tickets sell for $30, This year’s hours are: May 4, from all over the or for an extra $5, snag a pass 6 p.m. to midnight; May 5, noon world will perform good for the whole weekend. to midnight; and May 6, noon Visit any Ticketmaster outlet to 10 p.m. SciTrek and the At- on a total of 11 or go online (http:// lanta Civic Center lie at the heart stages during the www.ticketmaster.com) to get of the 35-acre site, which reach- yourself hooked up. es from Piedmont Avenue to weekend music To get there, hop a MARTA Central Park Place and from festival. train down to the North Ave- Ralph McGill Boulevard to Pine nue or Civic Center station. It’s Street. Renaissance Park and a short walk from there. You Central Park are also included. cook on the pavement or grass, Over 130 bands from all over weiss), Thai (Bangkok House), the bands cook on the stages, the world will perform on a to- Jamaican (Bridgetown Grill), and the food vendors cook in their tal of 11 stages during the week- plenty of standard and South- carts—are we ready to have fun end music festival; featured acts ern fare. Those of you who want yet? include Bob Dylan, the Indigo something a little harder than Girls, the Black Crowes, and Live. Coke or bottled water can get it For updates and more informa- If local music is your thing, 99X in abundance; just be sure to tion, call the Music Midtown hot- By Jonathan Purvis / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS has a stage just for you, with the pick up a wristband at the gate. line at (770) MIDTOWN Butch Walker, lead singer of The Marvelous 3, performs during a recent Atlanta likes of Soup, the Forty-Fives, For a break from the music, (643-8696) or visit http:// concert appearance. Walker and the group are slated to return for their third and the X-Impossibles on the cut over to the Artist Market, www.musicmidtown.com. performance at Music Midtown, May 4-6, their second on the 99X main stage.

Sinomatic sizzles with debut release The Spirit of ’76 is alive and well Down Under with The Living End By Andrew Pilsch the politics seems forced, not song rolls out of the stereo, and Gobbing in the wind nearly as subtle as anything Joe you almost feel like it’s 1977 Strummer ever sang. After that again. Band: The Living End song, bits and pieces of the record There is some very interest- Album: Roll On seem to show very great prom- ing genre splicing present on “Roll Label: Reprise ise, but for its first half, the al- On.” Even though the song is Rating: yyy bum wallows in the murky horrible, I think my favorite ex- grunge of 90s hard rock. ample of this would have to be 25 years ago, four guys from “Pictures in the Mirror,” the “Staring in the Mirror,” which Queens tried to record an al- second track, is just bad and will sounds so much like a Police bum that sounded like the Bay probably having you reaching song it’s scary. Most of the songs City Rollers and failed misera- for the skip track button, if not on the album reflect the Living bly, but what they did record stop, which is unfortunate, be- Ends roots as a rockabilly reviv- become one of the lasting mon- cause there are a many more al cover band in Melbourne be-

By Roy Zipstein / ATLANTIC RECORDS uments of rock music in the last good songs coming up on the fore making it big, so, if Carl Sinomatic’s Rick Deak, Dave Markasky, Ken Cooper, Bryan Patrick, and 30 years. Of course I’m talking album. Perkins had grown up listening Matt Lawrence are a band of boys, but are definitely not a “boy band.” about the Ramones and the genre While the first half of the to the Clash, Sun Records prob- that their first album got rolling album more or less sucks, around ably would have reverberated By Vivian Vakili the most popular. However, Candys- was punk. the seventh track (“Dirty Man” with the sound of the Living Monarch of sizzle kin deserves some recognition as well. Now, in 2001, there are a which is great), the Living End End. Their lyrics, admittedly, could use bevy of bands with a punk sound really get rolling, and the album As unbelievable as it may seem, a little work. With lines like, “a pic- getting radio and having videos starts to click, and song after See End, page 29 there seems to be a decent new ture perfect match was what we were” in rotation. In 1998, an Austra- band...complete with self-written mu- and every song being about love or lian band, the Living End, had a sic and lyrics, a lead singer with a lust, one wonders as to the originality minor hit stateside with their spectacular voice, and most band mem- of the ideas. Sinomatic could defi- single “Prisoner of Society” (it bers appearing to sport their original nitely benefit a bit by curbing their was the highest selling single by hair colors. enthusiasm, so to speak, when it comes in Australian artist within Aus- Sinomatic features Ken Cooper on to love. After all, it is about the most tralia during the 90s). Now the lead vocals, Rick Deak on lead and cliche thing when it comes to music. Living End are back with a new rhythm guitars, Bryan Patrick on lead On the whole, however, the band album, titled “Roll On.” and rhythm guitars, Dave Markasky blends likable music with a strong Unfortunately, the Living on bass, and Matt Lawrence on drums leading voice and admirable guitar End’s new album doesn’t cap- and percussion. Amazingly enough, solos. ture the brilliance of some the they seem to have successfully avoid- The band is currently touring with bands they are trying to emu- ed the boy band plague and their sound Buckcherry and they have also previ- late, most notably the Clash. is quite reminiscent of early 90’s grunge, ously toured with AC/DC and Fuel. There are spaces on this album with a new twist. Lead singer Ken There are no Atlanta dates currently that sound positively like out- Cooper sounds somewhere between scheduled, as the tour seems to be takes from “London Calling.” U2’s Bono and the Violent Femmes’ mainly hitting the Northeast. The title track being the best Gordon Gano. It is somewhat mem- Buy the cd? Would not be a bad example of these is an insanely orable and definitely unique. Their idea. After all, we all deserve a little catchy song about a labor strike. new self-titled cd, Sinomatic, consists decent music as a retreat from the It’s chorus of “We’ll roll on with By Danny Clinch / REPRISE RECORDS of eleven tracks. The first two songs, current TRL hell we are being put our heads held high / Our con- The Australians of The Living End, the creators of the highest-selling Bloom and You’re Mine, seem to be through. science in the gutter / Our dreams single in their country during the 1990s, “Prisoner of Society,” are up in the sky” is very catchy, but making another push Stateside with their album “London Calling.” 24 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT ...01010101101010 10101010101010101010101010...... Two Bits As much as I depend on email, it hit by a bus. 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I would like to repeat that “Ooooh baby the SGA softball team is going down.” SGA, you are the weakest link. Goodbye. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 25 Dirty Dozen Brass Band takes it to (and from) the streets By Alan Back had experience with during our time for nearly 100 years. We said, ‘Real- You name it, they’ve probably done plenty of experience at getting lis- Who turned winter back on? coming up,” Lewis noted. “Some of ly?’ And people started hiring us!” it. Two weeks from now, they’ll roll teners out of their seats. In the 1980s, the guys wanted to play rhythm Three of the founding members up to Music Midtown once again they put in a six-year weekly resi- The words “brass band” usually and blues or bebop. Most of them (Lewis, Harris, Towns) are still on (their first appearance was in 1996). dency at New Orleans’ Glass House, evoke images of a group of people wanted to play the kind of music the road with the band today. Davis Royal audiences? That, too. Some cooking up red beans and rice to go marching down the street in tight they didn’t have the opportunity to also stays active, though not as much eight years ago, the band found it- along with the music. The combi- formation, playing marches exactly do in other bands. But if we had our as in the past. Terence Higgins self playing for the king of Thailand nation attracted a few unexpected as they were written by John Philip own, we could do whatever we want- (drums), Frederick Sanders (keys), as part of a goodwill tour of eastern customers, including Fats Domi- Sousa or the like. If you’re in New ed.” Sandy Williams (trombone), and Asia. Then in 1999, they hit Beijing no, the Manhattan Transfer, and Orleans, though, things get turned What he and his partners settled Julius McKee (sousaphone) round for one of China’s first open-air pop trumpet masters Dizzy Gillespie and on their head a bit; what else do you on was a blend of old-style brass out the lineup. concerts ever. Lewis reminisced on Miles Davis. expect from the town that invented band rhythms and more modern Nearly 25 years of gigs have car- the experience: “Man, it was a trip. “Get all these folks in there; we Mardi Gras? elements of jazz and pop. They were ried the Dirty Dozen all over the What I enjoyed so much about that said, ‘Wait a minute, what’s hap- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band “not trying to change anything, just world and dropped them into near- was, we got on the bus and people pening?’” Lewis chuckled. “Being doesn’t use uniforms or worry about having fun, you know? Experiment- ly every kind of venue you can think were still dancing. People walking around these people, doing our stuff, staying in step when in front of a ing. Then all of a sudden, people of. Street parades? They started out out on the street, and they’re danc- we’d try to be as creative as possible. crowd. What they do concentrate said, ‘Hey, y’all sound different, doing those. Arenas? They’ve hit a ing! Because they’d never had that People started calling us up for dif- on is creating a sound that appeals you’ve changed the music’—brass few with the likes of the Black Crowes before.” ferent projects.” to fans of old and new jazz alike— band music that hadn’t been changed and Widespread Panic. Festivals? Then again, the group has had One of those projects, the stint something that makes people want on the road with Widespread, turned to dance rather than march. into a collaboration with them on In the mid-1970s, the Big Easy their albums ’Til the Medicine Takes didn’t know what was about to hit and Another Joyous Occasion. “The it. An informal group of players be- Dirty Dozen and Widespread Pan- gan to assemble itself around Roger ic just clicked…The chemistry be- Lewis (soprano/baritone saxophones) tween us—it’s really hip, I must and the Joseph brothers (Charles say, and I’ve been in this business on trombone, Kirk on sousaphone). 45 years.” What makes it possible Once they recruited additional horns, for such different groups to work including tenorist Kevin Harris and together, in his view, is the univer- trumpeters Efrem Towns and Gre- sal nature of music—something that gory Davis, they were ready to get crosses over genres and classifica- the street party rolling. tions. They took their name from the “Once you learn how to play, Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure you’re not limited to one kind of Club, one of many organizations music. Like the guys in Widespread: that provided Southern blacks with if they decided they wanted to be a resources and opportunities that were jazz band, they could do that. They otherwise closed to them during the could make a crossover. Or if we segregation era. The group started decide to play country or whatever, out playing there, and just about because we’re musicians. Some guys anywhere else a street band was need- prefer to play a certain kind of mu- ed, in 1977. By Alan Back / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS sic; some boys want to play jazz or “We were playing the tradition- Efrem Towns, Kevin Harris, and Roger Lewis helped turn Smith’s Olde Bar into a piece of the New Orleans al music of the city, music that we streets when the Dirty Dozen Brass Band hit town in February. They will return for Music Midtown on May 4. See Dirty Dozen, page 29

so Katherine said she’s not going to go to PNC Park with me. I think she’s, to quote any member of the family, “full of baloney.” 26 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Onward and Crossword Almost Definitions 52. Salon employee, perhaps 53. Author Rand 1234 567 891011 54. Sheds tears No leftover eggs in this basket!

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It’s now time for Jelly vs. the Mouse Round II! Bring it on, Imagineering! ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 27

bubble up from time to time, in- He continued, “If you can play End from page 23 Dirty Dozen from page 25 cluding Lewis’ switch from reeds to and keep it happening for two flute for “Pet the Kat.” hours—you don’t know if you might One thing that bothered me, a bebop or avant-garde or swing. That’s one take each. “I’m really not a flute player; I change somebody’s life. I always like lot, about this album was the Living kind of a personal choice.” The end result of that on-the-fly know the instrument and how it to bring it together at the end, do a End’s inclusion of a “live” version Shifting gears can cause a back- work ethic is a set of tunes that functions…but when I heard the slow kind of song, and say some- of their smash (in Australia) hit, lash, though, as the Dirty Dozen nicely capture the loose vibe preva- playback, it blew me away! Every- thing like, ‘If you want somebody, “Prisoner of Society.” If the case found out after the release of Ears to lent in New Orleans music since body was saying, ‘Who’d y’all hire hold them, put them in your arms. hadn’t said that the song was re- the Wall in 1996. That album trad- to play flute on that one?’ They Make love to your wife, get a little corded live, I would have wondered ed in much of their rawness and thought we’d hired a studio player. something. You might meet your why the band had chosen to re- ebullience in favor of slicker pro- I told them, ‘Yeah, we sure did’— wife in here tonight, or your hus- release that single again. There is no duction and an easy-listening mood, “I’m really not a flute but I didn’t tell them it was me!’ band.’ Coming together—that’s crowd noise and only small differ- and it caught the fans and critics by player…but when I Even a guy who’s been in the what it’s all about.” ences from the studio version. It’s surprise. For their most recent disc, business for 45 years can still throw Whether the setting is as small as an extremely lame attempt to sell 1999’s Buck Jump, they returned to heard the playback himself a curveball now and then. (or smaller than) Smith’s Olde Bar, record, and undercuts the nature of what they knew best and enlisted [of Buck Jump], it Lewis stated that keeping things or as large as Music Midtown, this the record. solid production help in the form fresh for the players and the audi- merry bunch definitely knows a few While far from original and hav- of John Medeski, keyboard man for blew me away!” ence is one of the main reasons that things about bringing people to- ing a very shaky first half (except for Medeski Martin & Wood. Roger Lewis people come back to see bands like gether and making them groove. the opening track), the Living End Lewis made no bones about his Dirty Dozen Brass Band his. “Most days, we’ve got people And you don’t have to know a thing have a very good album on their opinion of Medeski. “The guy can who want to get onstage and do about marching, either. hands. As a Clash tribute album, it play, and he’s got a lot of imagina- their little dance, and we give them works marvels, and should warrant tion.” (He played backup keys dur- the opportunity to do that. We like The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be a listen from anyone who has at ing the recording sessions.) “One the birth of jazz. A prime example is to bring the band to the people and performing at Music Midtown on May least some respect for the British thing I liked about what he did was, the 12-minute jam “Old School,” the people to the band. I always say 4. See related story, page 23, for de- punk music of the 1970s. After all, he let the tape recorder roll,” refer- which spins through bits of the genre’s that our music is something for your tails on the festival. Visit the group would you rather listen to Blink- ring to the fact that most of the entire history without becoming mind, your body, and your soul. online at http://www.rosebudus.com/ 182? album’s nine tracks were done in repetitive or tiring. Other surprises Then you go away satisfied.” dozen/index.html.

after like 50 papers, sarah is giving up the title of entertainment goddess in favor of graduating. she loves you all; visit her in california next year. 32 • Friday, April 20, 2001 • Technique SPORTS TECHNIQUE:

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Jamie Schulz “Bagel and Muffin” SPORTS Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001 • 33 Softball loses pair to Chattanooga, ends losing streak against Terps By Derek Haynes team lead in homeruns with five in The loss was the freshman’s fifth- In the Jackets’ only scoring threat, would redeem herself in the sev- Assistant Sports Editor the top of the seventh inning, this straight. Utt was cutdown at the plate by enth inning of the nightcap against one a leadoff solo-shot. After Tasha Satuday, the Jackets softball team Maryland’s Michelle Burrell in the the Terps. With Tech hanging to a The softball team ended their 5- Waugh struck out, Styer reached came back with vengeance after a top of the third on a Kori Jacobson 4-3 lead, Voeltz had runners at the game losing streak Saturday against base on a throwing error and Soraya shutout loss against the heavily fa- single. Utt reached base on an error corners with only one out. She re- Maryland but started another one Reddick singled to put the tying vored Maryland Terrapins in the and moved to second on a sacrifice tired Leiter, who’s RBI single earli- Tuesday after dropping a double runs on base. A Sara Wissmann ended second game of their doubleheader bunt by Soraya Reddick. er put Maryland on the board, and header to Chattanooga. the late Jacket threat. to end a five-game losing skid. In Tech’s 4-3 nightcap victory, Beth Radford, who singled home The Jackets (23-22, 2-4 ACC) Mimi Utt (2-2) pitched a com- Tech got homeruns from Knud- Tech struck first thanks to a three- Leiter in the bottom of the fifth to seventh inning rally fell short in the plete game for the Jackets striking sen and Waugh in the nightcap to run homer off the bat of Knudsen, trim the score to 4-3. Voeltz’s save opener at Chattanooga as they fell out a season-high five batters. jump out to a quick 4-1 lead and who leads the team with a .268 bat- was her fourth of the season. 3-1. In the nightcap the Jackets let a In the nightcap Tuesday, Knud- then held a Terp (34-14, 1-1 ACC) ting average, in the top of third Tiffany Goodman (8-7) got the 1-0 fade as they lost 2-1 to the Mocs. sen got things started in the top of serge to win 4-3. In the opener, inning. Knudsen’s blast brought in win for the Jackets, pitching 4.2 Chattanooga got started early in the first as she singled home Styer to Maryland’s Amanda Bettker (12- fellow freshman Sara Wissman, who innings and scattering seven hits. the opener Tuesday as Connie Ness put the Jackets up 1-0. The Mocs 3) struck out eight and allowed only got on base the hard way after get- Voeltz relived Goodman in the fifth, hit an RBI single to center put the knotted the score at 1-1 in the bot- four hits as the Terps shutout the ting hit by a pitch, and Jacobson, and allowed only one hit while strik- host Mocs up 1-0. Ness had anoth- tom of the fifth on a Jolene Martin Jackets 2-0. who laid down a bunt single. ing out four. er RBI in the fourth, this one on a RBI single to left field. The opener was scoreless until Waugh’s solo homerun in the The Jackets host the fourth-place groundout, to put the Mocs up 2-0. Tara Garner singled home the the bottom of the sixth when Mary- top of the fourth would offset a Tar Heels of North Carolina this Chattanooga’s Connie Ness scored winning run for the Mocs in the land’s Moncia Cyphert hit a two- Casey Leiter RBI single in the bot- Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and on a throwing error from Tech sec- bottom of the sixth to give Chatta- run homerun to straight-away tom of the third. Waugh, who went 1 p.m. respectively. ond baseman Ellen Styer in the bot- nooga the final 2-1 victory margin. centerfield off of Tech freshman re- 2-3 in the game, is tied for the team The series against UNC will be tom of the fifth to give the Mocs a Erin Voeltz (11-13) went the liever Voeltz . Voeltz relieved Utt, lead with Knudson in homeruns Tech’s last againt an ACC foe be- 3-0 lead. distance in the second game allow- who scattered four hits over 4.1 shut- with five. fore the ACC Tournament, which Freshman Tara Knudsen tied the ing two earned runs on eight hits. out innings. Voeltz, who lost the opener, begins play on May 11.

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Only after the last bagel has been eaten.... Southall released from letter-of-intent By Brian Brennan was left at a West Salem restaurant; not only of Braine but also from Chief Knockahoma the camera contained a tape of school president Dr. G. Wayne Southall smoking marijuana at a Clough to pursue the player after Michael Southall’s latest run-in party Kentucky had released him. with the law will once again cost In a statement last Wednesday, Southall’s situation hangs a cloud him a chance to play college basket- both Coach Hewitt and Athletic over what looked to be a successful ball. Southall, a 6-foot-10 center Director Dave Braine voiced their first season of recruiting for Coach from West Salem, Wis., signed with regret at having to release Southall Hewitt’s team. Tech in November to round out from his scholarship and at the chain Southall, who earned first team Coach Paul Hewitt’s first recruit- of events leading up to that. all-state honors in Wisconsin after ing class. Georgia Tech was forced “Michael’s a fine young man and averaging 23 points, 14 rebounds, to withdraw its scholarship offer from outstanding student who has exer- and 6 blocked shots a game, was Southall, who also lost a scholar- cised poor judgment in the early expected to give Tech an inside pres- ship offer from the University of stages of his life,” Hewitt said. “I ence and to fill the shoes vacated by Kentucky because of a drug convic- was looking forward to working with Alvin Jones. The loss of Southall tion, after his second arrest this year. him because of his potential as a leaves Coach Hewitt without any Southall, 19 years old, was ar- student and as an athlete. I sincerely real inside threat or defensive stop- rested a week before Easter Sunday hope someone gives this young man per. and charged with public consump- a chance to prove who he really is.” This cloud, however, may per- tion of alcohol, underage drinking, “In the best interests of Michael, haps contain a silver lining. Tech is and resisting arrest. According to Georgia Tech and the basketball losing five seniors to graduation and court records, Southall was drink- program, we must release him,” said has eight scholarships available. Due ing a wine cooler when he was con- Braine. “The young man exercised to a new NCAA rule that limits fronted by police officers. He poor judgment, and because of that, Division I schools from commit- attempted to flee and was knocked he is missing a great opportunity. ting more than eight scholarships to the ground, chipping a tooth Paul Hewitt could have made a dif- over a two year period, with no more during the altercation. ference in Michael Southall’s fu- than five in a single year, Tech’s Southall is already serving a two- ture. I’m disappointed that he won’t recruiting looked to be wrapped up

By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS year probation after pleading guilty have the opportunity to play for early this year. The loss of Southall, The loss of 6-11 center Michael Southall from Hewitt’s first full recruiting to misdemeanor marijuana posses- Paul.” however, frees up an additional schol- class could turn out to be a positive for the Jackets. The class, already sion charges. Southall and five oth- Hewitt went out on a limb to arship slot for next year’s season. ranked in the top 15, would improve vastly if Hewitt could land Diop. ers were arrested after a video camera recruit Southall, asking permission Hewitt was unable to comment.

Only after the last river has been poisoned, Braine from page 40 that are critical of that will never I can’t use disappointment; the make as much as that person in the toughest time was the Bobby Crem- next five years. ins situation. The period from the The football playoff. Are you time Bobby announced his retire- for or against it? ment to the time Paul Hewitt was Against it. It will destroy the bowl hired was by far the toughest time system. We don’t need a national I’ve spent in athletics. championship in football. We have What are the biggest challenges a system right now that has basical- the program faces? ly a national championship by the Money. We always worry about bowls the way it’s setup. it. We’re trying to expand and build Regardless of what they say the new facilities. In college athletics bowls will be destroyed. Programs it’s personnel. Coaching at Tech is like Oklahoma, Oregon State, Vir- extremely difficult because of the ginia Tech, would never have a restrictions that we have compared chance to get up to where they are to the schools that we compete because every one of those schools against. Outwardly if you are suc- has the background of an Indepen- cessful at Georgia Tech everyone dence Bowl bid kicking off their wants to hire you. We’re in a con- rise to where they are today. stant process of trying to keep our The 16-team playoff will make good coaches. the 16 schools richer. Very few teams Did you think you would be an By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS will ever be able to break into those athletic director when you were in Athletic Director David Braine sits at his desk in the Edge Building. Braine, an avid fly-fisher who has appeared 16. But if you have the 32 bowls college, and what jobs led you to on ESPN, has been instrumental in stadium expansion at both Bobby Dodd Stadium and Russ Chandler. that we have, you give 64 teams a this role? chance. Every kids dream is to go to I was premed; I was going to be a What we do beats working for a talk for about an hour to talk about cent for participation - but that’s college and play in a bowl game, to dentist. Halfway through my jun- living. We play games. All of us in their programs. That’s probably the easy. We’re adding women’s swim- get a bowl ring. ior year in college I switched ma- athletics chose this profession, no- best part of the job because I still get ming even though we’re already in What is your favorite Tech sports jors. body made us do what we’re doing. a little bit of individual touch with compliance right now. moment? Everything I’d every accom- Most everybody in this building each one of the programs and the Other than women’s swimming, We’ve had national champions plished in life was because of play- works at least 50 hours a week. But, kids and get to know them a little are there any other sports Tech is in track; we’ve won conference cham- ing sports. I wanted to be a high are you telling me that because I bit better. planning to add to their varsity pionships. I think the single most school football coach so I stayed in stayed for a baseball game on Tech is one of only five schools sports program? important game we’ve played in foot- as a graduate assistant and was a Wednesday and I didn’t get home in the country that is Title IX com- In 2004-‘5 we hope to start both ball since I’ve been here was the high school football coach for one till 10:30 it’s work? pliant. What drives that aspect of men’s and women’s soccer, that will Carquest Bowl, the first year I was year. Then I got into college coach- What’s your favorite part of be- Tech’s sports? take us to 19 [athletic programs]. here. It was Joe Hamilton’s coming ing, and the rest is history. I’ve nev- ing the head honcho of Tech sports? Georgia Tech is lucky because What are your favorite hobbies? out party. Beating Notre Dame in er had to apply for a job; it just kind We have a student advisory board we have less than 30 percent female Fly-fishing is really my only hob- the Gator Bowl would be the other of opened up. and I have a chance to meet with a enrollment, and that’s the driving by. I also do a lot of reading. biggest. How much of a time commit- representative from each sport and figure. Thirty percent of your mon- Book? What’s been the most difficult ment is this job? we meet once a month. We sit ey goes to women’s athletics, 30 Undaunted Courage. It’s about moment of your Tech career? I have a couple favorite sayings. down with each one of them and we percent for scholarships, and 30 per- the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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from left field. If it were another only thing creating a stir at Russ ton, who also recorded his sixth home other night, several Tech batters Chanlder; several different Wake run. Kevin Cameron (5-2), who would have recorded home runs. Forest pitchers hit Tech batters a pitched 2.2 innings allowing eight As it was Auburn leftfielder Gabe total of seven times. This actually runs, received the loss while Wake’s Gross caught several hits along the gave the game to the Jackets allow- Ryan Baum(3-0) earned the victo- warning track and robbed Prince of ing them to score 18 times on only ry. a home run. 15 hits. The Demon Deacons (27-11, While this win did not move the Even with the extra help of ten 11-7 ACC) found the way to beat Jackets up in the ACC rankings they bases on balls Tech was not able to the number three team in the na- did avenge an early season defeat to take out the persistent Deacons on tion. Over the course of the week- the Tigers. Saturday. end Wake Forest managed to steal While many fans stayed home All looked well as the Jackets eleven bases successfully. Only once this past holiday weekend the for- managed to gain a 2-1 lead going was a Tech catcher able to stop an mally third ranked baseball team in into the fourth inning with help attempted steal. A few times there the nation lost a three game series 2- from a Matthew Boggs triple and a was not even an attempt to stop the 1 to Wake Forest. The streaky play sacrifice fly by Basil. runner. Wake Forest didn’t worry of the Jackets could not keep up At the top of the fourth Wake about the possibility of a failed steal. with the consistent play of the Dea- Forest scored four runs with com- Runners were given the go ahead cons in a series that over the years binations of singles and sacrifice flies. many times when there were two has been dominated by the Jackets. However Tech was able to match outs already. They even had the au- The Demon Deacons came into their score with four runs of their dacity to steal third when there were the series on Friday scoring at least own but still left two batters on two outs. Nick Blue led the Dea- one run in eleven of its past thirteen base. cons with five steals over the week- innings. They did just that, scoring Tech extended their lead to 9-5 end, three on Saturday. runs in the first three innings and with Perry’s team-leading ninth After this past weekend the Jackets taking an early 7-0 lead. Starting home run of the season and with dropped from third in the nation to pitcher Steve Kelly then took con- RBI’s by Jon Kail and Matthew seventh and from third to fourth in trol of the game and allowed only Boggs. Once Parrott left in the be- the ACC. This should improve once one more run, a home run by Wake ginning of the seventh inning, The Mark Teixeira, the 2000 National Forest’s Cory Sullivan, over the next Demon Deacons capitalized on a Player of the Year, returns from his four innings. bad day by usually dominant Jeff broken ankle at the end of April. Tech’s first hit came in the fifth Watchko (1.29 ERA) scoring six The projected return date is April inning, which launched an explo- runs within two innings. 27th when the Jackets face first sion that relieved Kelly from his Tech pulled to within a run go- place Florida State. By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS early game pitching woes. The first ing into the ninth inning, but Wake Tech has been hurt by a large Junior Mark Teixeira, last season’s collegiate player of the year, hopes two hits of the game for the Jackets Forest was able to cap off the game amount of injuries this season. Prince, to return April 27 againt first place Florida State . Teixeira was removed and a hit batter set the table for with a three run inning to which Tech’s starting catcher, has been from his walking boot and has begun hitting live batting practice. Richard Lewis, who launched Tech’s Tech could not answer. limited to DH duty after a sore shoul- second grand slam of the season. In the third and final game of der. Backup catcher Tyler Parker

Conference Overall Tech continued to bat around the the series Sunday, Tech never was broke his right thumb on Feb. 28

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Florida State 14 1 0.933 33 9 0.786 An even larger explosion came inning Tech was down 5-3 and was ly suffered a hairline fracture in his

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Clemson 8 4 0.667 26 13 0.667 out of the seventh inning. Twice, never able to recover. Eight of the right forearm that will cause him to

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Wake Forest 11 7 0.611 28 11 0.718 within the same inning, Basil hit nine Wake Forest starters recorded miss another two weeks. Transfer

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Georgia Tech 9 6 0.600 30 10 0.750 three-run home runs to lead an eleven a hit. They were led by Cory Sulli- Brian Sager has been suffering from ○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ van, who had four hits including

NC State 7 8 0.467 22 18 0.550 run inning that put the Yellow Jackets a sore arm and may miss the entire ○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ up by a score of 17-8. The Deacons two home runs. season.

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I got funky this week and bought sun-dried tomato and basil cream cheese. Thought it would taste good. It didn’t. page 40 Softball in Chattanooga Basketball recruit absent The Jackets go head-to-head with Maryland Tech recruit Michael Southall was released SPORTS and the Chattanooga Mocs in Tennessee. from his letter-of-intent last week. Find out We stayed for the nightcap. Page 33 what this means for the Jackets. Page 35 Technique • Friday, April 20, 2001

Hewitt looks to One on one with AD David Braine fill remaining Athletic Director David Braine tells the ‘Nique that he’s most surprised with basketball’s scholarship spot success and voices his opinions on student-athletes leaving early for the professional draft with 7-foot center Looking back on this season in We’re going to redo the seating. Paul Hewitt and the men’s Georgia Tech sports, what has sur- We’re going to put them behind basketball coaching staff have prised you the most? the goal and on the floor. moved quickly after releasing 6- I definitely would have to single What are you most proud of in 11 center Michael Southall from out men’s basketball. We knew Paul the Georgia Tech Athletic Program? his scholarship, who was arrest- Hewitt was good, but he is much The kids. That’s what I’m most ed last week in Wisconsin on better and has done a much better proud of. I think we have the op- charges of resisting arrest and job than we ever dreamed he would. portunity to work with the finest underage drinking. Southall had I think the kids responded tremen- student athletes in the country. This several run-ins with the law in dously well to him. is a tough place to be a student with his past and was also released The second surprise would be the commitment that has to be made from his scholarship by Kentucky. the success of football. I thought academically and when you play a The Jackets entertained 7-foot football would struggle this year and sport it’s double jeopardy. We have 310-pound center Sagana Diop George Godsey exceeded everyone’s a lot of teams that are ranked in the this past weekend. Diop, who is expectations. top 25, we are very proud of that. also considering North Caroli- Men’s swimming was a surprise Obviously because of your job na and Virginia, has been ru- too; they ended up in the top 25. you like to attend lots of sporting mored to be leaning toward North Carolina [second in the ACC events, but is there one that really entering the NBA Draft. He is meet] did not even score in the sticks out in your mind as your projected as a top-ten pick. NCAA’s and we did. We ended up favorite to attend? Many recruiting experts al- third in the conference, but at the I like them all. I won’t single out ready rank Hewitt’s first recruit- NCAA Championship Virginia and one event but I’ll single out the Olym- ing class in the top 15 in the Georgia Tech were the only two pic sports. Those are the kids that country and the addition of Diop teams that scored from the ACC. get less publicity and get smaller would push them well into the I’ve read that when you hired crowds, but they work just as hard top 10. Hewitt, you said that if he didn’t and their enthusiasm and work eth- work out it would cost you your ic is tremendous. job. What made you sure that What are your views on stu- ACC Springfest Hewitt was the man for Georgia dents leaving early for professional Tech? drafts, specifically, do you feel any- action begins in If you do your homework you thing should be done to curb this understand it doesn’t make a differ- activity? Orlando ence where you come from. Every No. If you look at professional check on him was positive; we knew baseball, the good ones really sign The ACC’s version of the he was a good coach. But, recruit- early. Nobody says anything about Olympics continues today as By Kristi Odom / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS ing at Georgia Tech is different than that. In college baseball, now they men’s and women’s tennis, track Braine was most surprised with Hewitt and the men’s basketball team’s at Siena and Villanova. They’ve re- have to go three years. But if you’re and field, and golf compete for success. “We knew Paul Hewitt was good, but he is much better and has cruited very well, his kids are going a football player or a basketball player their respective league champi- done a much better job than we ever dreamed he would,” said Braine. to class, everybody is on track for and you go out early everybody talks onships at Disney’s Wide World By Derek Haynes ahead in Tech’s - and the NCAA’s - graduation, and everyone has stayed about it. of Sports Complex. Golf is seek- Assistant Sports Editor future. out of trouble. It’s almost luck. I If I’m a young man, and I come ing their second consecutive Braine, athletic director at Tech didn’t think he’d win 2 or 3 confer- from a single parent home, and I league title while 20th ranked men’s tennis hopes to challenge This has been of the most mem- for almost five years, has been at the ence games, I’ve said that all along, have the chance to make it easy for perennial ACC power Duke for orable sports campaigns in recent helm of one of the most successful so he’s exceeded expectations. my mother and myself the rest of periods of Tech sports history. Un- There have been rumors that my life by signing my name, I see the men’s tennis crown. Tech history and no one should be More than 1,200 athletes will prouder of that than Athletic Di- der his tenure, Tech has had NCAA the seating will be changed at Tech nothing wrong with that. Now some track champions, a runner-up fin- to get the students closer to the people do, but most of the people invade Orlando as athletes com- rector David Braine. I sat down with pete in eight spring sports cham- Braine to not only get an insight on ish in the NCAA golf tournament, floor and create a livelier atmo- and a run of bowl appearances. sphere. Any truth to the rumors? See Braine, page 37 pionships. This is the largest the past season but to find out what’s amount of ACC Athletes in one place in the 48-year history of the ACC. Baseball pounces on Tigers; drops 2 of 3 to Wake Every sport has at least one nationally-ranked top 10 team. By Derick Stanger brought Boggs in. Jason Perry and dfdafdasf and Jason Basil also added RBIs in the top of the first. Tech’s three 20th-ranked Those that didn’t come to Russ runs in the bottom of the second Chandler Stadium this past Tues- came from an RBI and run from men’s tennis day night due to the extreme cold Prince and a run by Wes Rynders. missed a powerful offensive perfor- If there was any window of op- falls to Tarheels mance by the Yellow Jackets (30- portunity for the Tigers to come 10, 9-6 ACC). The seventh ranked back it was clearly slammed in their The best season in recent Tech team in the nation easily put away face when Tech continued their scor- history hit a small road bump as the Auburn Tigers (26-12, 8-10 SEC) ing spree in the fourth inning. Tech Tech fell at home to the 39th- by a score of 11-1. again scored three runs to make it a ranked Tar Heels 5-2 Friday. Tech was led by 6-9 freshman 9-0 lead. The Tigers pitching staff Tech got points at No. 1 dou- hurler Kyle Bakker, who after the helped out the Jackets in the fourth bles and No. 4 singles. The No. win increased his record to 2-0. Bak- as a Tech batter was hit, another 1 doubles team of Roger Ander- ker was throwing a shutout up to walked, and three wild pitches were son and David Wright, ranked the eighth inning in which he walked thrown, which allowed two runs 37th in the country, beat Nick in the Tigers only run. He allowed and left an easy single RBI for DH Monroe and David Cheatwood five hits, walked two, and struck Matt Murton. 8-5. Stephen Moros, a sopho- out six while facing only 31 batters Tech clearly showed dominance more, earned the No. 4 singles in a career long performance of eight over a struggling Tiger pitching staff point with a 6-2, 6-4 win over innings. Right handed reliever Brian that threw seven different players at Trystan Meniane. Burks pitched the ninth inning for the Tech batters. Only one of these The match, Tech’s last regu- the Jackets. pitchers managed to last longer than lar-season match of the year, The Yellow Jackets jumped out an inning on the mound. This would dropped the Jackets to 16-5 over- to an early 6-0 lead, scoring three have been an even greater victory all and 6-2 in the ACC. The runs in both the first and second over the septet of Auburn pitchers Tarheels improved to 10-7 and innings. if it were not for the weather. There By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 5-2 in ACC play. In the first, second baseman was a strong cold wind coming in Junior hurler Kevin Cameron struggled Sunday against Wake Forest The Jackets are at the ACC Matthew Boggs led off with a single surrendering 8 runs in only 2.2 innings. The rest of the Jacket pitching staff Championship in Orlando, Fl. and a Bryan Prince RBI groundout See Baseball, page 39 didn’t fair better in the contest as Tech allowed14 runs in the ACC loss. today through Sunday.