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INSIDE Volume 39, Issue 12 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 November 16, 2004 Smokeout News 02 Faculty Senate hits campus

PATRICK COYLE moves free hour Retriever Staff Writer Smokers on campus who have a GRACE LO PORTO desire to quit will get their chance Retriever Staff Writer this Thursday when UMBC will UMBC hosts special host the Great American Smoke- At their most recent meeting Out, an annual anti-smoking day collections, update on Tuesday November 9, the sponsored by the National Cancer on credit limit, and Faculty Senate voted 17 to 9 to Society. The goal of the program is RIP to ODB. pass a proposal which will move simple: help smokers quit for a day, Free Hour from 1:00-2:00 p.m. to so they might find it easier to quit 12:00-1:00 p.m. permanently. Opinion Free hour is the hour on The event is part of the Healthy 06 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Campus Initiative drive started earli- in which no classes are allowed er this year by University Health and many student organizations Services, and is meant to address the meet. health risks of smoking, as well as The change will take effect in the stress and difficulty involved in Fall of 2005. At their previous quitting. Part of the Healthy meeting on October 12, the Campus Initiative will be a renewed Senate postponed the vote, in part focus on getting students involved, to allow individual departments to and will feature advertisements, Political misunderstand- discuss then-recent changes in the activities, and tables on main street ing, practicing democra- proposal. in the Commons. The high profile, cy, getting by in col- These changes included the high-visibility approach is keeping elimination of a class time block in accordance with the Healthy lege, and acting as a that started at 7:30 in the morn- Campus Initiative, because ultimate- responsible consumer. ing, as well as the stipulation that ly, reaching students is what matters, the free hour change will undergo according to the group. Features 12 a trial implementation next Fall, Senior Biology major Aimee and that students will have a say in Starosciak, 21, a moderate smoker, whether or not the change actual- said she knew of UMBC’s anti- ly becomes permanent. smoking program, but never much In an email to students, SGA about it before this year. “We would president Dominic Cirincione see posters for UHS, but they were stated that the pilot program—not all from spring of 2002,” she said. mentioned in the proposal itself— “All I know about UMBC’s smoking will be outlined in a written agree- programs is that you have to stand ment, which will then be passed outside if you want to smoke.” Yellowcard rocks the on to the next SGA president. The Others say that UMBC could KAC, San Andreas changes came in part as the result benefit a great deal from a renewed, reviewed, and Halo 2 of student and faculty objections high profile anti-smoking event. Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] is HERE. to the original proposal. “Once you’re addicted, you just In addition to moving free Rockin the RAC: Yellowcard bass player Pete Mosley sings to a kind of want cigarettes. It’s a packed house last Thursday during a sold-out concert on campus. The Starting Line, Craig’s Brother and The Matches filled out the bill. shame,” said UMBC student Mike see FREE, page 4 Yoon. At 23, he has been smoking Sports 23 for seven years, and while he wants to quit “sometime,” it probably Off campus drinking attracts negative attention would not be in the immediate future. KAIDYE HANSEN year-old sister, alleges that several as an attendee of the game. While “I’d like to quit eventually,” he Retriever Editorial Staff students smuggled alcohol into the Cirincione could not confirm that said. “I didn’t know about the game in backpacks and behaved students were drinking, he did say [UHS] service until last year. If An enraged letter from a offensively. that he, “noticed a small number they’d advertise more, I know a lot UMBC alum following the alcohol “To the right of us was a large of beer cans and bottles where the of people who’d jump on it.” fueled actions of several UMBC group of students … they were students had been, and cleaned Although Mike Yoon will be Volleyball ends sea- students and student leaders at a drunk, as they started to yell pro- them up.” As for the students leaving UMBC in December, there son with 3-0 victory, homecoming ice hockey game this fanities and gesture rudely towards themselves, Cirincione noted, “I remains a large number of smokers ballroom dance club October have launched three the other team.” Domingue stated did not notice them to be overly at UMBC who may find the Smoke takes home ribbon, weeks of judicial investigation in her letter. Dominque alleged loud for a hockey game, besides Out helpful. This year, the event and mens and wom- with no end in sight. that she later witnessed one of the which I simply do not have nor aims to draw attention to the multi- ens basketball pre- On October 22 the UMBC girls from the group being taken think I should have the authority tude of free services offered to stu- ice hockey team played away in an ambulance after passing to intercede with students in that dents by UHS. As part of the view. Georgetown University at Piney out in the bathroom. manner.” national tobacco settlement, univer- Orchards Ice Rink in Columbia SGA President Dominic Chris Tkacik, Director of sities receive federal funds to supply ALSO: when alum Mary Domingue, who Cirincione was one of the recipi- Student Judicial Programs, had smokers with measures to quit attended the game with her 15- ents of Domingue’s letter, as well college news 02 see DRINKING page 2 see SMOKERS, page 2 world news 05 Four Day classifieds 24 trw.umbc.edu 410.455.1260 Forecast tues: 59/38o wed: 57/43o thu: 59/42o fri: 59/41o 2 News November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER

BehindtheScenes Archiving Academia: College News The Practice of Preservation

Two college students CHARLES J. ELLIS countless aisles of the department’s main sec- Retriever Staff Writer tion. Original publications by Ray Bradbury die of apparent carbon and original human anatomy etchings (which served as the basis for modern medicine) are monoxide poisoning Imagine a museum where every artifact just two items which can be found safely pre- was accessible to the public. Imagine a served in this awe-inspiring historical library. MIAMI (AP)- Police in Florida say newspaper archive that holds the first issue The archive, which is spread throughout they think two college students found of the Baltimore Sun, or an art gallery with the Albin O. Kuhn Library in a series of typ- dead in a parked minivan were victims of an original oil painting of Abraham ically off-limits rooms, contains an over- carbon monoxide poisoning. Lincoln. Imagine a gallery with over 2 mil- whelmingly diverse compilation of practical- File Photo [Retriever Staff] They were found Sunday along a lion photographs (and lithographs) and ly any conceivable printed literature dating, Special Collector: Tom Beck catalogs a wealth of his- roadside near Fort Lauderdale with the over 30,000 photo books dating back as far in some cases, as far back as the 12th centu- torical documents and information here on campus. engine of their vehicle still running. as 1839. Imagine a library that holds an ry. Strikingly, almost all of this material is Police say the minivan’s exhaust sys- original preserved penicillin culture or available to students. “Most students have no tem was “in disrepair.” They say the two Anton Van Leeuwenhoek’s (inventor of the idea all this exists,” said John Beck, the to be protected and preserved for future Florida International University students, compound microscope) original notes in Special Collections catalogue manager. generations,” Karr noted as he cautiously “probably just fell asleep.” the reference section. Believe - this is only a Aside from remarkable artifacts, includ- pulled one of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek’s Carbon monoxide is a colorless, small sample of what exists within the ing just abut every type of camera one can first publications from the shelf. odorless gas. It is the leading cause of poi- Special Collections archive of the Albin O. imagine, the Special Collections department Sadly, this remarkable and nationally soning in the United States each year. Kuhn Library at UMBC. maintains academic records in massive stor- acclaimed resource is overlooked by many “We do have quite an eclectic collec- age areas dispersed throughout the facility. students. “I had no idea anything like that tion,” said an enthusiastic Tom Beck, the Documents ranging from dissertations to stu- existed here,” said Joey Sanders, a sopho- Chief Curator of the Special Collections dent evaluations of teachers are carefully cat- more, “[it’s] hard to believe those kind of College presidents archive. “Researchers and students from all alogued for quick reference. Additionally, the books are still around.” Each artifact is pay rises despite over the world come here to make use of department is home to a comprehensive essentially a building block in American his- this resource.” anthology of popular culture collections, tory and tragically, many students pass tuition hikes Beck, with the help of a core team of including thousands of comic books, radical through UMBC and never become aware of archivists, works meticulously to maintain activist publications from just about every this magnificent historical resource. (AP)- Tuition is rising sharply and one of the nation’s most impressive histori- era, every issue of The Retriever Weekly, and “Students owe it to themselves and many schools are still fighting through cal American archives. The Albin O. Kuhn even hundreds of manuscripts from classic their education to come study these original budget cuts. But the salaries of the highest- Library is home to some of the most histor- T.V shows such as Batman and Gunsmoke. materials, and to learn from them…” said paid college presidents are also increasing, ically significant American artifacts to have Most impressively, the Special Collections Tom Beck. “Through this archive and the according to a survey released Monday. ever been collected, including every issue of department is home to the largest collection gallery expositions, students can see and The number of university presidents the Baltimore Sun, every issue of Life of science fiction/fantasy serials in the world. experience history.” The Special Collections earning more than half a million dollars Magazine, and comprehensive records on The archive also maintains a climate department is a profound place in which jumped again this year — though overall every single U.S president, just to name a controlled vault in which the most precious students can literally immerse themselves in they remain a small minority. few. antiquities and literature are stored. Burke the history of America. “This is where great Seventeen presidents of public universi- “Notice the position of Abe’s hand in explained that the temperature inside the universities are made,” said Beck, “this is an ties and systems will earn more than the painting,” said Beck, as he pointed to a vault is kept cold in order to prevent molding opportunity to experience an interactive $500,000 this year, up from 12 last year and blatantly authentic and dated oil painting and decomposition of preserved artifacts. In museum which contains some of the most six the year before, according to The of Abraham Lincoln. Beck proceeded to addition to preserving works the department precious American treasures.” Chronicle of Higher Education’s compensa- look up the picture in one of the many pre- maintains a laboratory in which photographs, The UMBC Special Collections tion survey. Tuition at four-year public col- served photo books to demonstrate how artwork, and books are restored to a condi- archive is truly an astonishing resource and, leges rose 10.5 percent this year. Abe Lincoln’s hands had been modified by tion fit for preservation. best of all, it is available to the public. It is At private colleges and universities, the the artist in order to make the president’s The department is also home to the only through the dedication of the Special number of presidents earning more than hands seem bigger. This creates the image Center for Biological Sciences Archives that Collections department staff that this $500,000 rose from 27 to 42 in fiscal 2003, that Abe had “large enough hands in order holds original publications from some of the unique place can remain a hall of treasures. the last year for which data are available for to hold the foundational values of the world’s most renowned scientists. Jeff Karr of “This is an opportunity that should not be the private institutions. American people.” This example was just the American Society of Microbiology wasted,” noted Burke, “these are the arti- Johns Hopkins University President one of many dazzling historical quirks defined the C.B.S.A as a “history of the sci- facts which founded our culture…and they William Brody’s total compensation of which can be discovered by studying these ences.” Karr explained that the catalogue should be experienced.” $897,786 topped all college presidents. archives. serves as a reference for all sciences and pre- For more information on the Special The University of Washington’s Mark Remarkably, an original oil painting of serves the founding research on which most Collections archives, visit the Albin O. Emmert is the top earner among public pres- “Honest Abe” is one of the more unimpres- modern science is based. “These artifacts are Kuhn Library homepage and click on Other idents, with a package that will total sive artifacts which can be found in the remarkable elements of science which deserve Catalogues. $762,000 in pay and benefits. Several education experts said the fig- ures aren’t necessarily a sign of excess, given the competition for strong leaders, who are Smoke-Out aims at getting at least as valuable in tough times as in flush Student ones. Many of the top earners preside over smokers to quit for one day complex institutions and manage thousands from SMOKERS, page 1 of employees. At schools like Johns While many students might benefit from hospitalized Hopkins, they also oversee teaching hospi- the event, there are those who smoke, but do tals. smoking, such as nicotine patches, gum, and not consider themselves addicted. Another “Certainly in the private sector you’d be lozenges. All of these products will be on dis- UMBC student, John, a 20 year-old from DRINKING, page 1 paying four, five, six times more for the same play and available at the Smoke-Out. Mechanical Engineering major, called himself function,” said David Ward, president of the But gum and patches often are not a casual smoker. “A pack will last me anywhere nothing to say regarding the investigations American Council on Education, which rep- enough, many smokers admit, and the from a week to a month,” he said. except that they were ongoing and that no resents universities. Jim Boyle, president of behavior change specialists at UHS know While John admitted he probably would charges have been filed. He added “it worries College Parents of America, said high salaries that quitting smoking is as much mental as it not attend the event, as he has no immediate me that the biggest concern in this matter has aren’t necessarily a problem, since finding a is physical. Therefore, in addition to nico- plans to quit, he did discuss the problem of been for the representation of UMBC and the strong leader can hold tuition down in the tine-control products, the Smoke-Out will second hand smoke: “When you go to a way it may impact student life, and not for the long run. also feature behavior change specialists from smoky bar, even if you don’t smoke yourself, girl herself.” Still, the figures concern some UHS free of charge, who will meet with stu- you still feel like you’ve smoked a pack,” he Tkacik explained that paramedics observers. dents as individuals or as groups and provide said. responding to an intoxication call will only “I don’t underestimate the important advice and counseling for those who want to Ultimately, the success of the day depends take a person to the hospital if they are in dan- work they do,” said Roger Bowen, general quit. on reaching smokers who want to quit and ger. “The ambulance took the girl,” Tkacik secretary of the American Association of As a precursor to the event, on Tuesday, inspiring them to be smoke free one day at a emphasized. University Professors and a former president November 16, there will be three meetings for time. Those who want to participate can visit The unnamed girl has since made a full in New York’s state university system. “But I those who want to participate in the Smoke- the UHS office in Erickson hall, or log on to recovery and is working to make amends for think they’re starting to look more like Out. The meetings will be 11:30-12:30 in the UHS website at www.umbc.edu/uhs. The her actions according to Cirincione, who is CEOs than college presidents, and I think ACIV Room 318, 1:00 – 2:00 Commons toll-free number for the American Cancer working with Dr. Fey, Tkacik and other stu- public trust is a real issue.” Room 331, and 3:00 – 4:00 in the Health Society, sponsor of the event, is 1-800-ACS- dents to address the situation now and in the education office at Erickson Hall. 2345. future. THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 News 3 4 News November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER Free hour change alters class schedule, beginning Fall 2005

from FREE page 1 take morning classes and leave between 2:00 and 3:00. He said that, if they are hour, the legislation also includes provisions affected, it is his hope that their concerns to better balance class times during the will be addressed when student feedback on week, and to extend the schedule through the affects of the change is gathered next better use of early and late classes. One of year. the reasons presented for the change is the Cirincione also said that “We want to fact that the campus is apparently facing ensure that if the free hour is changed to “serious class scheduling challenges.” 12-1, it remains free.” In his opening The proposal states that a number of remarks, Moriera had mentioned that, requested classes (e.g. fourteen classes at 10 while “the preservation of free hour is a pri- a.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays) did not ority,” given a “compelling reason,” it might have classrooms available for them. In addi- be possible to overlap a class with free hour. tion, the proposal also states that many Such compelling reasons included the possi- classrooms sit unused in unpopular time bility that only “one lab or one studio” slots; for instance, 26 are supposedly empty would be available for a required activity. on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7:00 Others present at the meeting still had p.m. problems with the proposal; they included Besides moving free hour and thus representatives from Mathematics, Dance, allowing an extra block of time in the after- Philosophy, Theater, and EHS. Both Doug noon, the proposal also includes “schedul- Hamby and Lynn Watson, representatives ing guidelines,” such as the stipulation that of Dance and Theater respectively, said 15%-20% of a department’s classes should that their departments would be adversely begin either before 10:00 a.m. or at or after affected because the free hour move—and 7:00 p.m. In addition, the legislation also the reorganization of classes—would cut calls for increased use of Friday afternoon into their class time, as well as limit the time blocks. Another incentive for passing time available for their students to prac- the proposal is the fact that the Maryland tice. Board of Regents is currently considering Hamby stated that, “The state of the an initiative that includes a recommenda- world for our department is physical tion to better utilize classroom time. exhaustion for both the students and the Some of the possible negative effects of faculty, and changing free hour [cuts into] the free hour move mentioned in the former our required day for mid-Dance majors proposal include an increased cost to wood and makes it an hour longer, and that will dining services of $20,000-$25,000 and a be very difficult for us.” As a department possible increased need for shuttle busses. with one classroom, he said that that they In addition, faculty and students had raised don’t have the option of having two classes concerns at the October 12 meeting about simultaneously, and also don’t want to issues that included possible overcrowding “pour [classes] into the free hour,” because in the Commons, when the proportion of it’s often a rehearsal time, and it would students who now use the 1:00 Free Hour “further marginalize” students from the to eat lunch enter an hour earlier with those UMBC community. At the same time, who usually eat at noon. however, he said that they “don’t want to In his opening remarks, Antonio stand in the way of what’s best for Moriera, chair of the Classroom Committee UMBC.” which drafted the proposal, stated that “the Joseph Berkovitz, from Philosophy, majority of the departments” that had orig- raised a concern his department had about Services (EHS), said that his department Tim Brennan, from Policy Sciences, inally raised objections to the proposal had the stipulation in the proposal that voted unanimously to rule against the pro- said that the 75-minute time block that will accepted it, mentioning Emergency Health “Departments may schedule up to 5% of posal, and articulated a number of con- be added by changing free hour can be Services, Modern Languages and their classes in the MW 1-2:15 PM and cerns they had with the arguments for it, moved anywhere, if the Senate is willing to Linguistics, Dance, Music, Theater, and 2:30-3:45 PM time slots.” He stated that, some of which concerned the arguments split up the 75 minute classes: “you could Psychology. To those departments for whom because Philosophy is a “small depart- presented by Moriera regarding Wood food have free hour whenever you want.” “modifications couldn’t be made,” Moriera ment,” it “will be only able to schedule one services. “We have not been totally sold on When Moriera stated that objections said that he would work to preserve “the course on Monday/Wednesday, and that’s some of the arguments that were provided had been raised to moving Free Hour to integrity of the models that are currently in about one third of what we do now.” He to us from the Wood company.” He ques- anytime after 1:00, Brennan questioned place.” requested that they “reestimate these con- tioned whether students really would seek why free hour couldn’t simply be left at One of the members of the Senate who straints, at least for a small department.” out jobs with food services, and said that 1:00, the 75 minute time block added in, seemed to feel that his earlier concerns had In response to Berkovitz, Moriera said Berninger told him that most food service and the others shuffled around: been addressed was Biology representative that the stipulations in the proposal “are workers come from the inner city. He also “Mathematically you could do it, you may Nessly Craig, who had originally stated that targets,” and that they will take into questioned another argument, that “with have other reasons not to do it but you his department was worried about how its account any “compelling reason” that the the starting classes earlier, more students could do it.” Moriera stated that problems four credit courses would be regulated. He department has to not follow the regula- will be eating breakfast. We don’t see a lot would still exist with the schedule. expressed gratitude from his department to tions. He also commented on the fact that of students rushing to have breakfast, and After nearly a half hour of discussion Moriera for taking time to address and alle- he hadn’t heard any previous mention of we’re still very concerned about the Quad on the topic, Joel Liebman, from viate their earlier concerns. the problem from Philosophy. and the Commons.” Chemistry, said there are always going to be SGA President Dominic Cirincione Peggy Re, from Visual Arts, asked Polk also called into question some of problems, no matter what—no perfect solu- stated that the SGA and Student Senate, whether or not associative and clerical staff the formerly stated reasons for passing the tion exists. Arthur Johnson, the Provost, which had “many discussions on this issue,” will have to come in earlier since more proposal. Regarding the classes that did cautioned the Senators to “keep in mind have ”no objection to the implementation classes will begin early in the morning, and not have available facilities, he said: “This why we’re doing this; we are responding to of this type of program in terms of a pilot was told that even now, they come in at morning I called up, and within 30 min- departmental complaints…The biggest program, where next year it would go into 9:00, later than the actual start of classes utes I was able to get a class added at 9:00 challenge we have is accommodating the 75 effect in the Fall, and throughout the Fall (currently 8:00, though a very large num- MWF, I was able to get a class added at the minute three-credit courses that are offered and the Spring there would be numerous ber of classrooms sit unused, and some 4:00 MF schedule, with no complications. twice a week, and by moving the free hour discussions with the Classroom Committee departments have their earliest classes Part of the reality is that many of our forward, as we talked about, it would create and whatever other means are developed.” beginning at 8:30, 8:45, 9:00, or even departments want to teach only on an additional 75 stretch which will greatly Concerns raised by students at the later). Tuesdays and Thursdays…our department help alleviate the problem.” October 12 meeting had included a state- In his introductory remarks, Moriera would like instead to encourage the After the Provost spoke, the Senate ment by Christopher Phair, a representative had cautioned the Senators not to base administration to simply go to the depart- voted by a show of hands, and the proposal from the House of Organizations, that their decision on any concerns they might ments and say, ‘I’m sorry, you have to passed 17 to 9. many organizations were concerned that the have had about the strain the proposal teach [classes on] Monday, Wednesday, The proposal, now law, can be accessed at plan would decrease student involvement, would place on food services (e.g. by caus- Friday, you’re going to have to teach morn- http://www.research.umbc.edu/~mocko/Up since it would require that meetings be held ing an increase in patronage in the morn- ings, you’re going to have to teach after- datedClassroomSchedulingProposal.pdf. earlier in the day. ing and at noon). He said that, while noons.’” As a clinical department, whose According to Cirincione, it is likely that When asked by Jonathan Peters from “there is that possibility that there might chair teaches a Friday morning class, he once the proposal is implemented, the African Studies whether the SGA had any be an increase in some labor, what [Oscar said that EHS feels that it has been “well Classroom Committee will work to acquire concerns about students who work part- Berninger, manager of the Wood Food beaten over the years.” and sort student and faculty feedback, while time, Cirincione replied that students’ main Service Management Company on cam- At the October 12 meeting, Polk had a separate Class Scheduling Adjudicating concern had been the starting of classes at pus] told me is that he sees that there will also objected to the proposal on the Committee called for by the proposal will 7:30, which had since been removed from be very likely an increase in business, even grounds that it would adversely affect the assess requests for non-standard time blocks the proposal. Regarding students who work, the possibility that there might be oppor- schedules of EHS students, many of whom and distributions of classes within depart- he said that he is unsure as to whether they tunities for students [to be employed].” currently have classes that extend past ments. will be affected, since he believes that most Dwight Polk, from Emergency Health noon. THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 News 5 Board of Regents and SPIN go head-to-head

GRACE LO PORTO of Regents, including the E&E initiative. Treasurer Yaakov Weissmann asked that students Retriever Staff Retriever Among other points raised regarding E&E “tell all your friends, ‘cause last year [when they was the fact that online courses that will be met to discuss tuition hikes] we had about ten A number of new developments have required of universities will have to be developed people.” occurred regarding the Effectiveness and by the faculty themselves, many of whom will SPIN members also cautioned against Efficiency initiative before the Board of Regents, need state-paid-for training to learn how to run requesting to ask the Regents questions at their World News an initiative that would limit students (with the the courses. meeting. Apparently, up to 10 people can request exception of some compatible double majors and Eboni Faux, of SPIN, also criticized the 132 to ask a question up until a week before the meet- Engineering) to 132 credits, require 12 “outside” credit limit because it will severely penalize those ing, but if more than 10 people ask, the Board of Beavers make dam credits (possibly AP, definitely online or study who haven’t decided on a major. Besides E&E, Regents will prohibit anyone from asking a ques- out of stolen money abroad), and increase teacher course loads by SPIN members also discussed the fact that the tion. McMullin said that “Hopefully we’ll work 10%. regents will likely be raising tuition again, by as this out so that each school can delegate one per- GREENSBURG, La. (AP)- It is unlikely—though not impossible—that much as 15%. son to ask a question. [Please] no vigilantism, Beavers found a bag of bills stolen from the proposed changes will effect current students. SPIN also discussed possible strategies to be nobody go ahead and ask a question without a casino, tore it open and wove the Neither the report nor recent news releases have used when the Regents come to UMBC on working it out with us first.” McMullin said that money into the sticks and brush of clarified when and how the restriction would be December 10 for their next full meeting. what SPIN wants most is “to have students in the their dam on a creek near Baton Rouge. implemented, but it seems likely only the incom- Discussions ranged fror major, minor, GPA, and audience; the last time it happened I believe “They hadn’t torn the bills up. ing Freshman class will be affected. Whoever it amount of credits as they greet the regents. When maybe there were two or three students in the They were still whole,” said Maj. affects, if passed, the initiative will go into effect in asked whether it would be effective if a lot of stu- audience, for the most part it was faculty and their Michael Martin of the East Feliciana Fall of 2005. dents sat quietly outside the Library where the friends.” Parish Sheriff’s Office. Reasons for the drafting of the proposal meeting will be taking place with such placards, McMullin said that those interested in greet- The money was part of at least include recent slashes in state funding for higher SPIN members said that it would be, but request- ing the Regents, sleeping over, etc. can contact her $70,000 taken last week from the education and exponential increases of expenses, ed that UMBC students please avoid a College at [email protected] and get more information Lucky Dollar Casino in Greensburg, as well as the expected surge in university applica- Park-type demonstration, with accompanying about the special SPIN meeting that will be held about 30 miles northeast of Baton tions caused by a recent “baby boomlet.” screams and sign-waving. before the Regents meet on December 10, and/or Rouge. In addition to the stipulations mentioned President Rachel McMullin said that last attend at least one SPIN meeting at 11:00 A.M. in Sheriff’s deputies in St. Helena above, the initiative also includes provisions to year, SPIN gained a lot of respect from the legis- Commons room 2b24 on Fridays. “Because we Parish, where the truck stop video provide for better use of university resources, such lators in Annapolis, “And the way we did that is want to have it be a unified action and a unified poker casino is located, have accused a as the reuse of furniture and better utilization of because we didn’t protest, and nobody at the action gets more attention than a messy one, we security guard at the casino of disabling classrooms, as well as provisions to better allocate school went out there and screamed and yelled ask that students come to the meeting ahead of its security cameras. Jacqueline Wall, students who apply to Maryland universities to and protested. We went and testified. No mass time, and we will explain to them what to do.” 25, was booked with felony theft, schools within Maryland that have a greater capac- protesting like College Park; for God’s sakes, She also pointed out that the school is built for riot Martin said. ity to handle them. that’s just crazy. We’re not College Park; we’re control, staffed by real police, and that anyone She told investigators a ski-masked The regents are predicting that the proposals not going to be out there screaming and throw- caught truly rioting will likely have a record before gunman made her help him empty all together will save the state $26,600,000 by the ing things. There are other ways to do this; there the day is out. the casino’s safes, then kidnapped her, end of 2006, as well as causing enrollment to are other ways to get the point across.” She said As for just wearing the signs, though, and sit- knocked her out and left her in an increase by 2,100 students over the course of the that quietly greeting them and wearing the signs ting outside the Library, Weissmann said that uninhabited area in East Feliciana next three years. “would be the subdued protest, but to the media “Any show of student unity, as long as it’s not vio- Parish. Students at the latest meeting of SPIN that’s going to be there, it would be very very lent, as long as it’s not partisan, is good for the Deputies had searched for the (Student Political Involvement Network) last loud.” SPIN is also seeking students to sleep out cause, because it shows students are serious about money for days before an attorney Friday were discussing proposals before the Board in the Library the night before the Regents arrive. it and they want to talk.” called with a tip: the money had been thrown into the creek. The attorney’s client hopes to make a deal with prose- cutors, Greensburg Police Chief Ronald Harrell said. They found one money bag right A CLOSET away. The second was downstream, Police Log against the beaver dam. After trying unsuccessfully to find SHOULD ONLY BE the third bag in the deep water near the dam, Martin said, deputies began to A PLACE break it down to release some of the water so they could search in a shallow- TO HANG A COAT. er pool. Theft from building Theft of bicycle That was when they saw the dam’s expensive decoration. A UMBC student reported that her vio- A student reported that his unat- He said they eventually found the lin, valued at nearly $4000, was stolen from a tended and unsecured bicycle was stolen third sack, which still had some money unlocked and unattended classroom in the from the UC quad on November 6. left in it. Fine Arts building on November 12. “The casino people were elated” to get the money back, even if some of it was wet, Harrell said. Deputies found about $40,000, Assault and expected to find the rest in a safety Malicious destruction deposit box at a bank in Mississippi. of property A non-UMBC student stated a wish to file charges against another non stu- Criminal charges are pending against a dent following an assault that occurred in student who reported that while under the the Walker Avenue apartments the House-buyer finds dead influence of alcohol and upset about the out- evening of November 7. body in new home come of the presidential election on November 3, he destroyed a road sign on LONDON (Reuters) - A house- Center road. The student was also issued a buyer got more than they bargained for judicial referral. after the discovery of a badly decom- Follow-up investigation: posed body in an upstairs bedroom of Criminal summons their new home, according to the Daily Telegraph. (Served) The newspaper on Monday said Malicious destruction the skeletal remains may have been in of property A District Court summons was the 98,000 pounds derelict house in PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT served to 21-year-old Qudratullah Rahell Birmingham for at least two years and doesn’t just mean reporting it. Instead, you A staff member reported that a bulletin of Germantown Maryland November 3, had escaped detection despite com- board was pulled down from a hallway in the for possession for marijuana. plaints from neighbours about a bad can help stop it before it ever starts. Find out how at Walker Avenue apartments November 6. smell. The odour was blamed on rubbish, www.preventchildabuse.org or call 1- 800- children. including dead pigeons, that had accu- mulated while the property was empty. A CHILD IS HELPLESS. YOU ARE NOT. The dead man, who has not been identified, is thought to have been sleeping rough. His death is not thought to be suspicious. 6 November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER INSIDE

Voting isn’t enough07 ‘08 is coming too soon08 Opinion Shopping with purpose11 Staff Editorials Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor can be sent to [email protected] or delivered to UC 214, c/o Letters to the Editor. Get off my plane … er, car Letters must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday and must be typed or written legibly and include the author’s name and telephone number. Letters to the Editor cannot exceed 400 words. If you have a car on campus, you’ve almost certainly noticed the seemingly endless stream of advertisements that find their way onto Dear UMBC Students, your windshield. It seems nearly impossible to avoid them. They show up on your car regardless of where you park, as if they somehow know A little over three weeks ago, during Homecoming weekend, an incident occurred at the UMBC Club Hockey where you’re going to be. Game versus Georgetown. Although the specifics of the incident are unimportant and irrelevant for this particular dis- These fliers would be less irritating if they advertised something cussion, the impact that resulted from it has placed a few individuals, UMBC’s student body, and UMBC itself in a less useful, but most of them just suggest that you might enjoy attending than positive light by our peers, by other families, and other schools. As the SGA President, I wish to address the stu- the latest performance of DJ McIdiot. While many UMBC students dent body to help bring some relief to those affected by the events that took place, and help bring some larger discus- may enjoy going clubbing, harassing the entire campus community sion about how we, as students, should act in public when representing our university. with flyers is not an appropriate way to encourage people to show up. I was in attendance at the Hockey Game on October 22, 2004, and I was disheartened to learn of alleged unsports- Furthermore, some of them are poorly printed, and if they are left on manlike conduct by some of our fellow peers. Some of this conduct is alleged to have been both distasteful and repul- your car in inclement weather, the images on them will often perma- sive to other students, families that were in attendance, and the opposite team. In addition, there has been an investi- nently stick to the window. gation into the alleged use of alcohol by some individuals at the game. I wish to talk directly about this behavior as your They also create further problems. Most people, enraged by the SGA President, but also as a student of UMBC. presumption inherent in plastering their automobiles with garbage, As UMBC grows and develops, so will our student life. The attendance and participation at the Hockey Game is throw the fliers on the ground before driving away. This contributes to evidence of that fact. I was so impressed with the turn-out at the game; the stands were crowded with a number of peo- the general feeling that our campus looks junky. While many people ple of all ages that were in support of our home team. It was truly a great sporting event for UMBC; it was one that I wouldn’t typically litter, leaving unwanted garbage on their cars makes wish to see happen again. However, I was saddened to hear of possible conduct that may have given UMBC a bad name, it a particularly convenient option. and these same actions must be viewed as detrimental to the university’s overall goal. While it isn’t fair to blame a particular group of people for all of Everyone makes mistakes, and, I believe, that the individuals that allegedly conducted themselves poorly that night these problems, it does seem that there is a specific contingent of local at the Hockey Game made such an error. I have been contacted by one person who was so affected by the events that clubs that enjoy junking up our car windows. These same people dom- took place that this individual is considering never again attending a UMBC Hockey Game. Since personally speaking inate the public advertisement boards around campus, often putting with this person, I believe I have helped quell some of the concerns posed, and I hope to see that individual at UMBC twenty or thirty copies of the same advertisement up next to one anoth- sporting events in the future. I do not want to see this happen to other students or see a halt to the progression of stu- er. Providing a public space for announcements is one thing, but whol- dent life at UMBC. My goal is to expand the student experience, not hinder it. ly monopolizing that space by covering it with the same worthless flyer I have been to a few UMBC hockey games in the past, and, although all have been enjoyable, I do not wish to see is an abuse. Public spaces are provided for both announcements and a repeat of the events on 10/22. In addition, I do not wish to discourage anyone from going to have fun at any UMBC advertisements, but taking the latter overboard hinders legitimate uses. sporting event. By all means, I want to see students yell, cheer, and support our team; however, when that support goes Unlike telemarketing, there is no way to get on a “Do Not Flyer” beyond mere “support” we enter into a totally different set of circumstances. I do not want to see anyone get hurt. A list. This absurd rash of irritating junk will continue unless we decide balance must be struck between what is spirited behavior and what falls within the realm of destructive and inappro- to do something about it. If you are so inclined, the next time you see one of those brightly colored pieces of paper on your windshield, call or see LETTERS, page 10 write the business to complain or simply do not patronize the adver- tised businesses. The Retriever staff editori- als reflect the views of the edito- THE RETRIEVER rial board; signed columns and UMBC’s Student Newspaper advertisements represent the Pay attention to how much you drink Editor in Chief ...... Kaidye C. Hansen opinions of the individual writ- Managing Editor ...... Douglas Miller ers and advertisers, respectively, Business Manager...... Oliver Baranczyk and do not necessarily reflect Drinking alcohol, for better or worse, is a significant part of col- Advertising Manager ...... Nic Takemoto those of the Retriever or the lege culture. However, those students that choose to participate in such News Editor...... Patrick Tyler University of Maryland activities need to be aware of their relative tolerance levels and the Baltimore County. amount of alcohol they are putting into their bodies. Uncontrolled Assistant News Editor ...... 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RACHEL HAMILTON but how many of us have written letters to the country about Reclaim the Streets. Retriever Guest Writer congressmen or have been to a demonstra- There are lobby groups on just tion or protest? Many think that voting is about every issue anyone can have with Ahhhh … most people are sighing with enough, but I beg to differ. Once an official the government. The Federation of relief now that the election is finally over. We is elected into office, no matter what they American Scientists, whose mission is don’t have to watch any more campaign com- told you on the campaign trail, they can do to advance “informed public debate”, mercials; we don’t have to talk about it with almost whatever they want. In addition, I has compiled a list of groups that deal everyone we meet; and we don’t have to pick have a very hard time believing that everyone with everything from hunger to envi- whom we are voting for. But before you settle who voted thinks that his or her candidate is ronmentalism, women’s rights, and eco- back into your apathetic-television-watching- always going to behave the way the voter nomics. Their list and other links can potato-chip-eating-on-the-couch-all-day rou- would. be accessed online at: tine, think about why you were so passionate One of the most admirable movements http://www.fas.org/pub/gen/associa- about this past election. Were you just caught this year is the Don’t Just Vote campaign. As tions/. up in the 6 month long moment? Did you a non-partisan effort, it advocates for walking If you think the mainstream media care because everyone else did? Or do you feel your talk through direct action. Direct action has a bias and it pisses you off or if no you have some valid concerns about political can be defined as doing something about any one is addressing an issue you want in Courtesy of www.princeton.edu policy? issue, from feeding the homeless to cleaning the open, write for the school paper. If More than voting: Citizens take to the streets to protest. Our government has been set up to up a community to going to a protest. On you’re pro-life, join a pro-life organiza- There are many methods of participation other than voting. make it easy for people to be involved in Election Day, called people to action in sever- tion like National Right to Life and decision-making. We can vote, lobby, al cities around the country, including demonstrate with them. If you don’t like for or if you voted at all, to stand by your con- protest, and write letters to our elected offi- Baltimore, named Reclaim the Streets. The where your tax dollars are going, good for victions, show some integrity, and be a con- cials. We have freedom of speech, assembly, event included a march with a party at the you, because you at least know something tributing member of society. No one likes a and press for a reason. Unfortunately, politics end. Participants were invited to sing, dance, about where they’re going—write your con- fricking whiner. have taken a backseat to MTV, beer, and read a poem, distribute literature, and eat lots gressmen. Get informed, get off of your butt, furry boots—despite the fact that politics of free food provided by other participants. and get something done. Rachel Hamilton is a guest writer for the affect us more than what Britney Spears wore Visit www.dontjustvote.com to read their I invite anyone who was passionate Retriever and can be reached for comment at to the Grammys. I’m sure many of us voted, mission statement and reports from around about this election, no matter who you voted [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad photos by John Litterine-Kaufman If I were to kill you right now, how would you like to die?

Anastasia Feaster Natalie Blank Freshman, English Freshman, Theater “Poison.” “Scared to death.” Billy Schneider Freshman, Information Systems “Suffocated by smell from dorm room.”

Sarah Lichtner Freshman, English “Death by icecream.”

Chris Frickle Freshman, Environmental Science “Being thrown off a tall building, ‘cause then it’s like you’re skydiving.” 8 Opinion November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER Point The elections are over, Weeding 101: Intro to College now stop the madness ELLIOT S. GERLACH students not prepared for the upper levels of that Retriever Staff Writer discipline. LIZA WOODS Democrats who will go head to head to win This seems like a counterproductive idea. Retriever Weekly Staff Writer the nomination and then to go against Intro to Chemistry. Many of us have taken The ridiculous standards of these intro courses Robert Ehrlich in the ‘06 Governor’s race. it here at UMBC, or at the very least heard of it. seem more apt to discourage people who could O’Malley has been giving subtle hints of his For those who have taken it, memories regarding succeed from continuing with the discipline. The If you think we officially ended election desire to be in Annapolis instead of the subject are often less than enjoyable. Even reasoning goes something like this: if a student season after John Kerry conceded, think Baltimore for months. people who are majoring in Chemistry or Bio- can barely pass this “introductory” level class, again. With no campaign going on, the polit- WBAL TV even started polling people Chemistry are often heard muttering, more like- how can he/she possibly hope to pass, much less ical world seems bored. They have to be, themselves two weeks ago, saying that ly screaming, “I hate you chemistry!” during compete or excel, in upper level classes? because even before the final tally from Ohio O’Malley would beat Duncan in a landslide freshman year. Also, many people are required to take cer- was in, networks and pollsters were already and then supposedly go on to beat Ehrlich to Recently, many of the freshmen living on tain introductory courses to count towards setting up the 2008 presidential election. become Governor. Call me skeptical, but I my hall received their grades from a chemistry GFRs, even though the class is not a critical part Most news outlets are already drooling over a think two whole years gives everyone an exam. They looked like the most downtrodden of their major. For these people the class becomes possible 2008 presidential battle of New York opportunity to change his or her minds people in the world that day. The normal gleeful a huge headache. First of all, the class is not their politicians with former NY Mayor Rudolph along with these ridiculously early poll num- spirit of youth was sucked from them by a mere forte, and second, it will become a huge drag on Giuliani vs. NY Senator Hillary Clinton. bers. So be conscious when you see O’Malley exam. Truly, it was a tragic sight to behold and I their GPA. The second part of that will be espe- Sites like PollingReport.com already have making appearances outside of Baltimore or could do nothing but remember how I felt when cially troublesome for anyone on scholarship or started polling people, with most being Doug Duncan and Governor Ehrlich in I was in their position a year ago. in a special program, where GPA requirements unsure (obviously) but the majority said Baltimore, because these would be signs of It’s important to note that these are not stu- are often very high. Giuliani would be the Republican candidate, what is to come in yet another long political dents who slack, or screw around. They are all This whole weeding out idea is bad in gen- followed by John McCain, with Jeb Bush in season. highly motivated students and some of the most eral. If a student isn’t meant for upper level cours- a distant third. On the Democratic Front Five steps must be taken to solve this intelligent people I know. These are kids here es, they will find that out when they have to take they have Hillary Clinton in first place, fol- pre-election madness. One, the press can just because they are on scholarship for their exem- an upper level class. The purpose of introductory lowed by John Kerry and John Edwards. stop talking about how every politician or plary academic performance thus far. classes should be to introduce the student to the This sad state of affairs goes to show that actor-turned-politician may have visions of Yet none of them was happy with their discipline. in today’s society, election season never really the White House or Governor’s mansion score; none of them received a “good” score. The way it seems now, at least with ends and a winner is never allowed to take a dancing in their heads. Two, those who are Many refused to admit their actual percentage Chemistry 101, is that it is a class that frightens moment to enjoy their triumph. Instead of angry about Kerry losing must accept it; using only “really bad” as a measure of their per- off any prospective recruits to the discipline. letting President Bush and his supporters what’s done is done. Three, those who hate formance. There is also a huge blast to the confidence of have several weeks of basking in victory, we living in Maryland with a Republican gover- It turns out, in fact, that the entire class fell anyone majoring in it and it fills many students instead get every morning show asking any nor should deal with it, at least until the next far short of doing well. According to these stu- with a serious sense of doubt about their major of political guest with a big name if they plan election is near. Four, O’Malley needs to dents, the class average for this abominable exam choice. on making a run for the White House in ‘08. focus on fixing the homicide and crime rates was 47%. For those unfamiliar with the transla- These practices cause more harm than good To all this annoying speculation about in Baltimore instead of trying to move into tion between letter grades and percentages, that to students, and inevitably undermine the ability who will be the 44th president of the United the governor’s mansion. Finally, to whoever percentage equals failure. The 101 chemistry class of UMBC to encourage a well-rounded academ- States, I think I speak for most people in say- runs in ‘08, please let Bush get halfway failed the test. ic atmosphere. ing enough already! An online grassroots Al through his term before you try kicking him Exceptionally low class averages like this are Gore campaign apparently has even changed out. a pattern seen in many introductory level courses Elliot S. Gerlach is a staff writer for the from “Al in 2004” to “Al in 2008,” which is After a long, long campaign that besides chemistry here. They are often attributed Retriever. He can be reached for comment at premature and pathetic. On the other side, involved every type of mudslinging and accu- to the classes seen as ones that will “weed out” [email protected]. we have people advocating the Constitution sation possible, I hope that the press, govern- be altered so that Governor Arnold ment, and peeved Democrats can give the Schwarzenegger can run for the office. All rest of us a break. I will admit that I am prob- Counterpoint this and President Bush hasn’t even had a ably one of few on this campus who is happy chance to dig in for his second term. with the way the election turned out and “I There is even early campaigning in our love the Gov.” But even if you don’t share Hard classes? Deal with it. own state for the 2006 gubernatorial race. my viewpoint, here’s a post-election proposi- Just the other day, Baltimore’s Mayor Martin tion: let’s demand that election season as of YAAKOV WEISSMAN taking these introductory courses have just O’Malley attended an event in Montgomery this very moment be finished. Because Lord Retriever Staff Writer come out of high school and need a wake- County. It wasn’t a coincidence that this was knows that we will have to endure the epic up call to what college is all about. The time the first non-Baltimore related event that battle for supremacy; elections will come I have heard people complaining how spent in College (especially at UMBC) is O’Malley has attended. It reeked of early soon enough and most of us need a much- hard many tests are, especially in some not a party time; it’s a time to buckle down campaigning, as that particular county hap- needed vacation from that political circus. intro-level courses. For example, recently, an and study. Many students, myself included, pened to be Montgomery County Executive Introduction to Chemistry class averaged a came into college with barely any study Doug Duncan’s political territory. Why is Liza Woods is a staff writer for the 42 on its test and the students were notice- habits, if any, and needed to understand the this significant? Because Duncan and Retriever and can be reached for questions and ably upset. While it is easy to say that these fact that they will not pass without studying. O’Malley are being touted as the two comments at [email protected]. grades reflect on a poor grading system by Having tough introductory classes gives stu- the teacher or teaching method, there are dents a chance to find out what types of other things to look at before jumping to study habits work for them and what types the conclusion that tests must be changed to don’t. accommodate the students. Finally, there are two other important Part of my logic comes from personal factors to look at that are tied together. experience. When I started at UMBC in the While there are students in those intro class- Fall of 2002, I was convinced I wanted to go es who study, meet with teachers, and go to into Pre-Med and I enrolled myself in BIOL the learning labs and barely pass, there are 100, not even considering the amount of also students who are looking for a challenge chemistry and physics (both of which I in their selected fields. While these classes despise) that is necessary to go into the med- are there to root out people who are not seri- ical field. I managed to pull a “C” out of ous about the subject, they are also there to that class, which was significantly better encourage the students who love the field. If than roughly 25% of the class. Joe Smith, for some unknown reason, likes My advisor told me something very Chemistry he should not be hindered with interesting after that class, which resonated classes that aren’t challenging because Jim with me and makes a lot of sense. Smith, his identical twin brother, is not put- Introductory courses such as BIOL 100 or ting forth the effort to pass. Furthermore, if CHEM 101 are made to weed out people the classes and tests are “dumbed down,” the who may not want to spend the rest of their credibility of the school is on the line, stop- undergraduate careers in those fields or may ping future intelligent students interested in not be able to handle more rigorous courses the subjects from coming to UMBC. later. After a bitter inner battle with myself, While there are many people, myself I realized that this definitely applied to me. among them, who have done poorly in intro I then spent three semesters searching and classes, maybe we need to stop blaming it on ended up in Social Work, a field which is the teacher and start blaming it on our- one of the furthest from any of the hard sci- selves. ences. Though unpopular and not something Yaakov Weissmann is a staff writer for the Courtesy of www.bnl.gov many students appreciate (I don’t like it), Retriever and already immensely unpopular. Get this party started: Hillary Clinton has already made intentions of a presidential bid known. students need to “suck it up” and realize If you would like to throw rotten tomatoes at Democrats and Republicans alike appear to be gearing up for the next election already. they are in the big leagues. Most students him, email him at [email protected]. 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from LETTERS, page 6 etc) go: underground. Instead of taking place in walk to the movie without having to drive, park, a good turn-out for our movies, we will be forced clean, licensed doctor’s offices, it will take place and pay for gas. to discontinue our movie series. If you have any priate. Please remember that we all represent in back alleys, or some crackhouse downtown, As we are not forcing anyone to attend our suggestions for how to serve UMBC better, UMBC, and we all represent its values as stu- who knows. But at least that would be more fun- movies, everyone is welcome to do anything but please feel free to email me dents of this university. I have been promoting damentally sound. Okay, so I lied, there are two attend our movie. Matt’s argument that people [[email protected]], (but don’t expect us to community since the beginning of my time serv- problems with Christians voting solely on abor- are missing out on reading, sleeping, “making do anything if you don’t come to us complaints, ing as your SGA President. I do not want to see tion. A true Christian, or at least a true pro-lifer, out”, etc, is strange, as no one is forcing anyone and instead write to the Retriever). the community that I see being created each day should therefore be (one would think) pro-gun to do anything they don’t want to do. We here on campus be disrupted by such events in control, anti-war, and anti-capital punishment. encourage people to attend our movies, and def- Thanks, the future. We must all take pride in being Now, I’m no republican, but I’m pretty sure initely encourage them to make studying their Eric Grollman UMBC students, but with that pride comes a those last three things do not fit their agenda. number one priority. However, if we don’t have SEB Secretary respect and a sense of dignity that makes us all But they can still claim to be the moral, pro-life, not just students, but members, of this great uni- fundamentally right party. Amazing. It’s just a versity community. In the coming semester, SGA shame that the pro-life vote is causing so many will be taking on this issue, along with the many deaths. others that affect our campus. Thank you all. Please contact me with your Michael Karabinos comments at [email protected]. Dear Editor: Your SGA President, Dominic John Cirincione, Jr. Thank you so much for having a Point/Counterpoint about SEB movies in the Dear Editor. 11/9/04 edition of the Retriever. We appreciate very much that our weekly movies have been rec- I am writing in response to Grace Lo Porto’s ognized and discussed in the paper. We appreci- opinion article from November 2nd on her ate Ian’s kind remarks about the cost of $2 on (Catholic) vote based on George W. Bush’s pro- Wednesday and Thursday, and $1 on Saturday life stance. She calls a vote for Kerry “funda- being a bargain, as compared to going to Arundle mentally wrong,” yet here we are today, less than Mills or any other movie theatre. We also appre- a week after the election results were finalized, ciate and understand Matt’s remarks about the and American forces are moving into Fallujah. quality of the lecture hall in which the movies are This battle is likely to result in many deaths. shown. To everyone that is unhappy with the These deaths added to the already over 1,000 location, please understand that this lecture hall Americans dead, and the many many more Iraqis (LH2 on Wed. and Thur. and LH1 on Sat.) is dead due to the war caused by George W. Bush the only available location we are provided to (the, apparently, fundamentally right candi- show these movies. Therefore, we cannot help date?). Too many Catholics and other Christians that the lecture hall smells funny. Since we can- voted solely (or largely) based on the fact George not help the location, one option suggested may W. Bush wants to end abortion. But there’s one be to lower the price; however, as these movies problem: abortion will not go away. If, by some are very expensive due to the cost of purchasing miracle, it is Roe V. Wade is overturned, the out- the license to show the movies, charing $1 or $2 cry will be huge and the verdict will be met with barely gives us back half of the money we spent great public protest. If the outcry and the protest to purchase the movie. I would, without a are not enough, abortion will go where all those doubt, say $1 or $2 is more than a bargain, espe- other things we make illegal (drugs, prostitution, cially with the free popcorn and ability to just

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 TWO FILMS: Up Close and Toxic and 24-HOUR ANIME MARATHON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Begins @ 6 PM Lecture Hall 5 A THOUSAND HOUNDS Ecological Design: Inventing the RAVENS VS. COWBOYS Bring your sleeping bag, some food & your Tuesday-Saturday A.O.K. Library Gallery Future 1 PM Sports Zone friends for maxium enjoyment! A Walk with the Dogs Through the 6 PM Cabaret History of Photography A part of the HOME House Project Film WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Mount St. Series- Admission is FREE! DDR TOURNAMENT Mary's and Cornell 8 PM Gameroom CLOTHING DRIVE 4 PM RAC MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Navy ALL WEEK! Drop off clothing donations to SEB MOVIE - Catwoman 7 PM RAC the bins in front of all of the Residence 7.30 PM & 10 PM Lecture Hall 2 ($2) Halls, the RAC, the Commons and the UC!! EKTA Diwali MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 DO YOUR PART, UMBC!! PUB NIGHT & COFFEEHOUSE 4-7 PM Happy Hour 7 PM UC Ballroom A THOUSAND HOUNDS Tuesday-Saturday A.O.K. Library SARGE: The Life/Times of Sgt. Shriver 7-11 PM Live Music PUB NIGHT Gallery 5.30 PM Public Policy LH 9 Come join us at the Cabaret! 8 - 11 PM Cabaret A Walk with the Dogs Through the History of Photography MINORITIES IN GOVERNMENT SAXOPHONISTS: Susan Fancher NAACP's 4th Annual Lecture Series & Mark Engebretson in concert CLOTHING DRIVE 7 - 9 PM Skylight Room 8 PM Fine Arts Recital Hall SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Admission is FREE!! ALL WEEK! Drop off clothing donations to AIDS BANQUET - Sponsored by EESA the bins in front of all of the Residence BLACK LIGHT POOL 7 PM UC Ballroom Halls, the RAC, the Commons and the UC!! 8-10 PM Gameroom "GET SAVED" WITH BRIAN DANNELLY 8 PM Skylight Room DO YOUR PART, UMBC!! SEB MOVIE - Catwoman 8 PM Lecture Hall 1 ($1) UMBC CHAMBER PLAYERS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8 PM Fine Arts Recital Hall FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 GAME NIGHT LIVE MUSIC 10 PM - Midnight Gameroom 1 PM Sports Zone KNITTING CIRCLE KARAOKE NIGHT 1.30 PM Women's Center 8-10PM Cabaret PUB NIGHT SEB MOVIE - Catwoman 8-11 PM Cabaret 7.30 PM & 10 PM Lecture Hall 2 ($2) VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 2 - 4 PM Gameroom New England vs. Kansas City 9PM Sports Zone POOL CLASS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 4 - 6 PM Gameroom GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Stop by University Health Services for information on how to stop smoking!

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MIKE TIUFEKCHIEV obscenity-laden diatribe chastised Senator Michael Moore, not as a crusading genius, but of our country. They are seen as the party that Retriever Staff Writer Kerry for asking for bipartisan healing. At first, as a vile, anti-American bomb thrower. They wants to take unwanted radical social changes I just wrote these reactions off as extremism, don’t understand that the factory worker in disguised as progress and shove it down the but over the next few days it appeared that this Toledo, who has voted Democratic his entire throat of Americans who prefer traditionalism After this month’s election, I found myself was now the way for many Democrats to han- life, feels out of touch with the party that is and gradual change. People in the red states see shocked at the prevailing reaction of the defeat- dle defeat. The mainstream media proclaimed aggressively pushing a “European-ization” of that there is a problem with a group of people ed side. After all, early on Election Day I had that religious extremists, those Evangelical the United States. Until Liberals understand who cannot seem to muster up the strength to resigned myself to the increasingly likely Christians, propelled the president to re-elec- these things, and the Democratic Party sepa- denounce radical Islam but will label and prospect of a John Kerry victory. I reassured tion. Liberal commentators and pundits pro- rates itself from the ultra Left, the Democrats berate Evangelical Christianity for being myself that the system would work, and if claimed red-staters as ignorant, backwards, will never again be the majority party in “extreme” and above all “intolerant of people’s Kerry won, I’d have been disappointed, but life homophobic fundamentalists who only voted America. beliefs.” would indeed go on, and I would start working for Bush because their pastor told them to. At When you look at the county-by-county We can only hope that blue-staters realize on my “McCain in 2008” bumper sticker. first I became slightly angry that my Liberal election results, the visual image is striking. In the error of their ways. We can only hope that That’s the America I know. The America that, countrymen were stomping around like tod- nearly 90% of the geographic space of this true bipartisanship is reached over the next after a defeat, lines up and walks down the line dlers who didn’t get their shiny new toy. But nation, the Democratic Party is an also-ran. four years. We can only hope that for the sake giving a hearty “good game” to his opponents, then I realized, wow, this is it. This is the rea- This is a huge problem for reasonable, old- of our two-party system that Democrats do not before, albeit crestfallen, heading out for some son they lost. They just don’t get us. fashioned Democrats who would prefer to see continue to marginalize Middle America. post-game ice cream and realizing that life goes Liberals in America just don’t understand a candidate like Senator Evan Bayh or However, when we see them talk about Hillary on. However, this was not the reaction I saw the heartland. They don’t understand that peo- Congressman Harold Ford. The hijacking of in 2008, and rumors fly around about screech- from many on the left. ple in North Dakota, Nevada, and South Thomas Jefferson’s party of the people by the ing maniac Howard Dean becoming the DNC The prevailing reaction seemed to be Carolina might actually resent being called ultra Left ivory tower elitists is exactly what is Chairman, it seems that our hope may be mis- “Who cares what the majority thinks, we’re ignorant. They don’t understand that most causing this once grand party to be perceived placed. I hope I speak for all Americans when I smarter so we should win.” England’s ultra-lib- people of faith are actually good people, not in such a negative light. Fair or not, Democrats say, Mr. Jefferson, please come back, your party eral Guardian ran a headline proclaiming that wackos who get up every morning, write a are seen in Middle America as the party of needs you. Bush voters were “dumb,” Michael Moore blank check to Jerry Falwell and bomb a gay Michael Moore, Al Franken, and Dan Rather. posted on his website a portrait of the nightclub. They don’t understand that most The Party that wants to turn America into Mike Tiufekchiev is a staff writer for the President made from fallen soldiers, and our Americans do not approve of the barbaric prac- Europe and re-distribute our hard-earned Retriever. He actually lives in a red state and he friends at Punkvoter.com decided that those tice of partial-birth abortion. They don’t money. The Party that says that pampered can be reached for comment at who voted for Bush were “bigots” and in an understand that most people in America see Hollywood stars speak for the “heart and soul” [email protected]. ‘Tis the season for (responsible) consumerism

AMBER SAMPSON responsible shopping entails making a con- featuring wares from low-income women lover in your family. There’s guaranteed to Retriever Staff Writer scious effort to purchase gifts which will not (and men) from all over the country “intent be a Starbucks Coffee within 15 minutes of only please those on your list, but ensure on supporting themselves with dignity.” The anywhere you live. decent job opportunities for the people who store’s inventory features clothing, blankets, The bottom line is that it is possible to Two distinct events have occurred make your product. I’d like to offer a brief and toys for babies and children; and soaps, go beyond charity this holiday season. Of which have signaled to me the coming of the list of potential options, but there are many accessories, greeting cards, pillows, throws, course, there are other options out there for holiday season (bear in mind I do not own a more. and housewares for adults. charitable giving which will help support television): numerous student groups have My two personal favorites are right in On a tight budget? Let me recommend those who can not support themselves. commenced the collection of food and Baltimore City. Ten Thousand Villages, resisting the urge to go to Wal-Mart, a com- These are good and necessary, but the reali- clothing for those in need, and traffic enter- located in Fells Point on Thames Street, is pany which contributes to poverty (in vari- ty is this: dignified work is the best gift we ing the Wal-Mart shopping center was one of a chain of non-profit retail stores ous ways discussed in a previous article of can offer to those in need. All of the above bumper to bumper on Saturday. Yes, two which sells handicrafts from artisans in mine), and instead head for any one of a businesses provide just that. Giving away human activities reach their height in the developing countries. All of their products number of thrift shops in the area which money or gifts is nice, but doing it while last two months of the year—charity and are fair trade certified, meaning that the sup- support charitable causes and provide jobs supporting businesses practices which con- consumption. We buy gifts for loved ones pliers of the goods are guaranteed a decent and job-training for the unemployed. Thrift tribute to the suffering of those who are and receive gifts in return, and sometimes wage for their work. This goes to provide store gifts are unique and meaningful, and poor is counterproductive. Not that all busi- purchase or donate additional gifts on the opportunities for those who would other- you can find some great items if you’re will- nesses not on this list exploit workers, but side to brighten the holidays for those who wise be unemployed or underemployed, and ing to look. For starters, there are six sometimes it’s hard to know. For me, mak- can’t otherwise afford them. This is a good respects their skills and craft. The items for Goodwill stores in the Baltimore area. ing a purchase from one of the above-men- and necessary thing to do, but I’d like to sale there are unique, diverse, and fabulous, Thinking of buying jewelry for that tioned shopping venues is a way to “vote” suggest something better, which can address making for truly memorable gifts. special someone? If you’re thinking of dia- for what I want to see in the business world. both desires (participating in gift exchange My other favorite place for hand-made monds, you can help support the reform of There’s no better time than the hyper-con- and alleviating suffering) at the same time: unique gifts is the Women’s Industrial the diamond industry—and ensure that the sumption holidays to put your money in the socially responsible gift shopping. Exchange on North Charles (by Mick diamonds you purchase don’t fund terror- right hands. Typically, when people think of buying O’Shea’s Irish Pub). This store, which now ism—by making sure that your potential The way I understand it, capitalism is gifts for loved ones during the holidays, doubles as a restaurant, was founded shortly diamond has been certified by the supposed to work like this: businesses pro- images of crowded malls and long lines out- after the Civil War as a place where women Kimberley process. (If you want to know vide what consumers want; those who do it side of big box department stores come to in need could “discreetly” earn income. The what this means, check out the Campaign to the best are rewarded with success; in turn, mind. How about an alternative? Socially Exchange’s mission continues today, now Eliminate Conflict Diamonds online.) other businesses adopt their practices; the For those of you who would rather skip market evolves. As responsible consumers, I the holiday shopping experience altogether, believe we have an obligation to reward it’s not too late to take advantage of some those businesses which are doing what we great opportunities online. If those on your would like to see done. If we really care list wish for clothing, check out American about the well-being of people who are poor, Apparel (www.americanapparel.net), a we ought to support systems and practices “sweatshop free” company operating out of which will truly benefit them. It may cost us Los Angeles which is seeking to impact the a few more dollars than it would at Wal- industry by offering high wages, good work- Mart, but dignity for those who are in need ing conditions, environmentally responsible is worth at least that much. production, and business efficiency. Also, Happy Holidays. the Hunger Site (www.thehungersite.com), offers a “hand-made and fair trade” section Amber Sampson is a staff writer and copy where you can purchase handicrafts similar editor for the Retriever, as well as an econom- to those available at Ten Thousand Villages. ics major. If you would like to debate about In a last minute rush, you could always fair trade, you can email her at pick up some fair trade coffee for the coffee [email protected]. Want to write for the Retriever?

Courtesy of www.thejlf.org Come to our meeting during free hour on Thrifting makes cents: There are plenty of options neaby for smart, responsbile comsuers. Anyone look- ing to save money or make a statement with their spending can check out numerous local shops. wednesdays in the UC, or call extension 51260 Blon n dell John St. aturing Fe St. Johnn’s works

St. Johnn Blondell age 26, senior photography and secondary education major art history minor

Accomplishments: SOWEBO & Hallspace exhibitions, Best of Photographer’s Forum Book 2004

Website Groups: http://groups.myspace.com/sjp hotography http://groups.yahoo.com/group /phoenixphotography

Future Plans: To work as a pho- tographer for some publication, preferably a music magazine...and then eventually open an art gallery in Baltimore.

Future Shows: Saints & Sinners in Fells Point summer 2005

Likes: all types of rock music, indie films, NYC, and random moments of life

Dislikes: cats, time steal- ers, taxes, all religious fundamentalists, and people that feel that the U.S. Government has never done wrong. INSIDE 17 19 21 Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] THE RETRIEVER hits the PS2 November 16, 2004 November Korn and the Zutons reviewed GTA: San Andreas Ryan tears it up on stage. Key Students help ‘believe’ in our schools ‘believe’ in our schools Students help Maximum Riffage: 20 see YELLOWCARD, page After The Matches heated up the The Matches After After one last praise offering for all the in Devoto’s footsteps by singing to the footsteps by in Devoto’s while playing complex bass riffs and crowd and drum- as well, singing backing vocals out sick beats Whalen hammered mer Matt had The Matches to back up the experience. and exuded stage presence an incredible musical charisma during their set. to the boiling point, the next band crowd The Starting the top. pushed the fans over and Line took the stage with lead singer sporting our very own Vasoli bassist Kenney thanked the UMBC swim team t-shirt. He team and the UMBC community for being in so kind to the band upon their arrival into one of and quickly broke Baltimore of songs, “Best widely known their more The of mine). (a personal favorite Me” too much new heard music scene hasn’t these gentlemen but this night music from a couple They played would be different. new one that may have songs that rocked; Talk” stuck was a song entitled “Bedroom Guitarists (check it out at puremusic.com). joined by Golla, and Mike Watts Matt a put down Gryskiewicz, Tom drummer blanket of music so warm and vibrant that tucked one would think that they were snuggly into their bed on a cold winter a bad analogy… OK, that’s night…well conertat a rock jumping and scream- you’re ing the lyrics of the songs, it was just really absolute- were vocals good music. Kenney’s through as the band cycled ly incredible songs (“Cheek to some of their signature and Cheek,” “Leaving,” “Left Coast Envy” everyone Line had The Starting such). singing their songs and the fans could tell smile on the bandmates’ the huge from it an honor to be faces that they considered of them. playing in front Jen by before bands that had played 99.1 HFS, spon- (from Something-or-other and one last dragging set sors of the show) change, the main attraction of the night for the stage. themselves readied (bass and vocals) Mosley Pete Yellowcard’s took the stage and began to play an upright the punk was quickly joined by He piano. of the band, classically trained “enigma” an They played Mackin. violinist Sean amazing duet and once they finished, the

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Now one might ask who could draw Now just take the The next band up didn’t A gymnasium full of sweaty people of A gymnasium full of sweaty Features

14 14 Yellowcard caps off SEBYellowcard concert pop punk with raucous all ages… the lights dim as the fans rush to as I get as close to the stage as possible… I see quite a wide the crowd skim through of people crammed together like diversity The diver- in a very small tin can. sardines you itself quite evidently: sity expresses punk scene -studded belts, dyed your have classic teenie hair and all — of course your t- the band” boppers, adorned with “I love (dragged guidance shirts, parental your your along for all the little ones) and lastly intoxicat- college kids… most of whom are or another. ed to some degree one such a myriad of people under The featuring Yellowcard it’s roof…why began The show Line, of course. Starting Brother, with the musical stylings of Craig’s a high-energy California based indie was the bands last night punk/emo band. It out and they went Yellowcard on tour with The formerly defunct band with a bang. with a new back together now they are (yes album on the way) comprised of lead vocal- Bond, guitarist Scott Hrapoff, Ted ist and bassist Sam Konkle, drummer Heath set joined by out a great rocked Prather Yellowcard of Keys and Ryan Mackin Sean interactions with (who both had previous on a couple of the played the band: Sean actually was older songs and Ryan band’s part of the band for a short period). Craig’s all the while prais- job, did a great Brother ing the fans, and getting everyone prepped for the night to come. That band force. stage, they stormed it by high energy This The Matches. was and the crowd California 4 piece rocked had everyone jumping with their in-your- The lead singer and face melodic riffs. me scared Harris, rhythm guitarist, Shawn bandana over at first, with his crazy hair, but his voice you, the mouth and what have than made up for his peculiar appear- more lead guitar and backing Devoto, ance. Jon all was absolutely insane, moving vocals, at one the stage, getting in the crowd over point and playing utterly outrageous guitar riffs while spinning and jumping all over followed Sansouci Justin the place. Bassist THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 15 Features The reason why you can’t find your boyfriend

BRIAN ARNOLD its multiplayer component. Halo was revo- Retriever Editorial Staff lutionary, being one of the first console shooters to have a major online component. Like many of you, I was waiting in line Halo 2 is as much fun as four people can last Monday night outside the local game have with a videogame. Bungie was aware of store with about seventy other people. We this, and went out of their way to make sure were all waiting, waiting to be one of the that the multiplayer aspect of Halo 2 was first to purchase the sequel to Bungie’s sem- absolutely phenomenal. inal 2001 opus, Halo. Unlike many of you, They succeeded. The majority of the I was skeptical. I was one of the last to get levels in Halo 2 are brand new, though two into the first game, and while I enjoyed it old favorites make appearances after being once I got into it, I wasn’t sure that it was revamped. Dual-wielding and new weapons the phenomenon the hype made it out to like the Covenant plasma sword add some- be. Later that evening however, I realized thing new to the experience and all of your that Halo 2 is, hands down, the best first- favorite game modes return. There are also person shooter ever released on a console. a few new ones like Territories, in which the The first surprise in Halo 2 is the con- goal is to take and control as many points as trols, which Bungie has refined beyond the possible. This mode is slightly more tactical already stellar setup in the first game. than some of the other modes, which Jumping is less floaty, and the camera sensi- emphasize balls-out action. tivity has been greatly tweaked. Throwing The Xbox Live content is similarly grenades also feels very different, as the amazing. Halo 2 is conveniently packaged strength of your throw has been adjusted, with a two-month demo subscription to the making it far more difficult to lob grenades service. Players are now ranked according to clear across a level. Courtesy of gamewallpapers.com their skill level and Live now finds you The new gameplay mechanics that are Back in action: The Master Chief is locked, loaded, and ready to save mankind... again. games with players that closely match introduced control just as intuitively as the yours. This ensures that you never spend old. Dual-wielding weapons is an absolute when passing through a checkpoint. The voice cast even includes several amus- half an hour getting stomped by “1337 joy, allowing you to fire two weapons Oddly enough, the game’s only major ing cameo appearances. H4x0rs.” You can still set up custom games simultaneously (you can’t throw grenades in graphical problems occur during cutscenes. The story picks up not long after the to play with your friends, who can be this mode, however. I kept forgetting that if The framerate suffers a great deal and tex- first game left off. With Halo destroyed, organized into a convenient list. Bungie has you use a melee attack while dual-wielding, tures flicker in and out. The normal- Covenant forces are moving to attack Earth, also set up a Clan-creation system not you drop your second weapon. mapped models sometimes appear strangely hoping to destroy the heretical humans unlike Valve’s Counterstrike. Nevertheless, this is a small price to pay for shadowed, giving them a decidedly unfin- once and for all. It’s your job as the Master While the game is not perfect, it is cer- an otherwise wonderful addition to the ished look. However, the cutscenes are all Chief to stop them. The story is far more tainly among the most polished games ever gameplay. Switching weapons is similarly directed admirably, moving the story for- complex than that of the first game, with published. If you enjoyed the first Halo, intuitive; you can now do so with other ward in a suitably kinetic fashion. Halo 2 plenty of plot twists; sadly however, the you owe it to yourself to pick this one up. characters populating the levels (you don’t supports high-definition televisions and game ends just as the story seems to pick The formula has been tweaked just enough have to kill them, either). runs in 480p. up. to feel fresh – Graphically, Halo 2 is unsurpassed. The game’s audio is just as impressive. This is not to say that Halo 2 ends Halo 2 is the new console FPS stan- Textures are crisp and character models Capable of running in full Dolby Digital, quickly. Even after completion, there is still dard. employ the normal-mapping technique pio- every sound is spot-on. The gunfire is the insanely hard “Legendary” difficulty neered by Doom 3, creating insanely appropriately crisp, the explosions are setting and a number of hidden modes and Brian Arnold is the assistant opinion edi- detailed facial expressions. Environments bassy, and the voice-work is amazing. Halo unlockable features to be found. And of tor of the Retriever. He doesn’t own an Xbox, are huge and loading times are nil, although 2 has about three times as much dialogue as course, cooperative play never gets old. so if you would like to play Halo 2 with him, there is still the usual momentary slowdown the first game, and all of it is well-acted. But the heart of the game is arguably you can get him at [email protected].

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San Andreas: ‘Boyz in da hood’ meets GTA on the PS2

This review is going to have to be in two fact that your character is no longer related to I’ll be the one to go out on the limb and parts: first the review, as always, and then the wicked witch. That’s right, instant contact say that San Andreas does the same thing. because it is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, with water no longer results in death. You can Video game physics is better as a result of it; a the content has to be discussed. So now, on a swim! new genre of games has emerged from it; video purely mechanical and aesthetic basis, here is The size of the world also deserves a games are more mainstream than ever because the review of San Andreas. moment of awe. Rhode Island can’t be this big. of it. But it still glorifies the Crips and the Rockstar Games is the golden child of the Three large cities (based on LA, San Francisco Bloods! video game world and they have the GTA fran- and Vegas) are separated by what seems like The game revels in demeaning stereo- chise to thank for it. It required vision to take miles of countryside and about a dozen smaller types; cops are corrupt, women are prostitutes, the series from its basic arcade roots to become, towns. The country can add a sort of Gran strangers are worthless. While it most certainly with GTA 3, the most in-depth game on any Turismo feel to the game, that is, until you run exists in a moral vacuum, a weird sort of honor platform, but they did not stop there. Vice City into a tractor or something and beat the driver is pushed on your character by cataloguing was even bigger and more complete, and San senseless. everything he does as if it were important. Courtesy of vrctygng.tripod.com Andreas builds on that world yet again. Initially, most of the map is locked to be And no, it’s not just this game. I would’ve Gang warfare: GTA’s latest iteration filled with thrills and shocks. San Andreas takes place in the fictional opened when you follow through on certain said the same thing about any of the GTA state of the same name. It is the early 90s and plot missions and you are stuck in Los Santos. series. Same thing with Postal; bring on a new your character, Carl Johnson, must go back to Incidentally, you can use the new swim skill to installment and we’ll open that can of worms. immerse themselves in a game and then the crime-ridden city of Los Santos for his get to locked parts of the map, but you imme- It just so happens that San Andreas came along reemerge into the real world, I honestly cannot mother’s funeral. Framed by a group of corrupt diately get four wanted stars and you can’t get when I had the chance to say something about say that I trust everyone to be able to do the cops upon his return, Carl is forced to descend rid of them. If you can make it to the arena, it. same. In my personal game choices I find I’d into the vicious street life of San Andreas. you can at least try out the dirt bike mission For me this has less to do with violence rather build cities than shoot them up, but can Like Vice City before it, San Andreas takes early. and more to do with promoting the culture of understand the cathartic effect that can have on the previous installments and adds to them I have to say Rockstar does a great job of violence, where we may not blow people away people as well. without subtracting anything. There are new immersing the player in the mood of their on the street, but we also don’t care what’s There are two sides to this issue, and both vehicles (I’m partial to the bicycle) and a ton of game. The options are extensive, the sound- going on in the apartment next door or down has its flaws and unlikely allies (Jerry Falwell mini games, including a DDR knock-off used track is great, the engines are all top-notch. on the corner. In other words, the danger in my and Hillary Clinton on one side, Gary for flirting. Speaking of which, you can eventu- There is no denying that GTA: San Andreas is eyes isn’t whether this game will promote vio- Coleman and Ted Kennedy on the other). ally start dating in this game, but it can take a well-crafted game. lence, but whether it will promote apathy Whatever your beliefs, it has to be said that nei- some work to turn your ethics back on for the Now to part two, where we have to talk towards violence. ther side is very well-informed and the conver- required length of the date. about content. Giving a good review to this And it’s not about kids. If a parent lets sation seems to be based on gut instinct rather The best new additions all deal with the game is a lot like talking about Birth of a their kid play this game, first of all it’s damn than intelligent debate. ability to customize your character. You can get Nation in an art class. You have to give D.W. near against the law. Second, it’s completely Hopefully that will change. And in the tattoos, haircuts and new threads. Plus there is Griffith credit for his roll in the development of irresponsible. It’s equivalent to a rough R-rated meantime, I’m afraid I have to advise some seri- now a statistics block which you manipulate by the medium. The technical vocabulary of movie, don’t let your 5th-grader play it! ous self-examination to anyone who wants to focusing on various activities, mainly through movies would not exist in its current form So while I can recognize that some very buy this game. Here’s hoping nothing goes specialized missions. And let’s not forget the without that film. But it still glorifies the KKK. intelligent people play this game who can wrong, knock on wood. 18 Features November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 Features 19

AROUND Beginning [November 17] Horoscopes Events Happening Throughout byKristina DeBold the Greater Baltimore-Washington AreaTOWN andJami Sapia

Wednesday, November 17 Friday, November 19 then Cannibal Corpse slaughters the rest, leav- Disclaimer from Kristina and Jami: Rock Royalty Delightful Duo ing no survivors. It’s a night to look forward to, In case you were questioning these horoscopes ... A gang of raucous hardcore heroes is storming In a year that’s seen the release of his second and the mirth and merriment all commences YES, WE ARE PSYCHIC. THESE HOROSCOPES ARE the city tonight, in pursuit of the holiest of volume of Greatest Hits and his latest album, at 6:15. TM* REAL; LIVE YOUR LIFE ACCORDINGLY. holy hammering heaviness… Thunderdome “What I Do,” Georgian country western bal- plays host to infamous, prolific rock trio King’s ladeer is up to his usual tricks, cranking out the Preach It X this evening, beginning at 7. The band, twang and playing his biggest songs. This A straight-ahead hard rock band like they don’t Aries (March 21 - April 20) which has been playing together for almost 25 time, though, there’s a twist, as he’s teaming up make anymore, Metal Church has been per- years, is on tour in support of their new live with a female country artist who’s enjoyed over forming as a band in some shape or form Forget your diet—eat a lot!! It is time album that dropped two weeks ago. Who ten years topping the charts, releasing number almost continuously for the last two decades, to start your Olympic training for the knows what madness will ensue; in any event, one after number one; it’s Martina McBride and they show no signs of letting up now. Thanksgiving eat-a-thon! You never can be fans can check out the group, whose off-center who I’m speaking of, she having also released a Popular in Europe, Germany especially, now too prepared... instrumentation is bound to thrill even the record in the past year or so, and is continuing it’s your chance to come hear these old pros uninitiated, tonight downtown. TM* strong as ever. Go down to the MCI Center in blow out some eardrums. They power up at Washington at 7:30 tonight if you’re a fan of Thunderdome, this evening at 8. TM* Taurus (April 21 - May 21) Thursday, November 18 the genre and if not, hey go anyway just for Seize the Day kicks. All That You Can Be Low on the cash flow? Our sources say An acoustic genius born in Bangor, Maine, 23 Local, as in D.C.-based, power pop punkers a second job is not the way to go. How year-old Howie Day has already made quite a Good Gravy! Army of Me are getting their own headlining about you go enter some contests? name for himself, opening for Wallflowers, Side-splitting and smart, he’s a comedian show at the Black Cat in Washington. So… Shawn Mullins, Remy Zero and David Gray, you’ve seen perhaps on stage and almost defi- come out and support them. It’s an all-ages according to his MTV.com bio. A few of his nitely somewhere on television; it’s the show, so bring some punk kiddies and emo Gemini (May 22 - June 21) songs have had some college radio buzz, and immensely talented D. L. Hughley, who’s per- brats along with you. The band’s website says here’s your chance to catch him before his forming at what’s being titled a Pre- it they go on at 11, but Ticketmaster lists a We see a hot Pisces in your future. To career truly skyrockets. Tonight Howie takes Thanksgiving Comedy Jam, down in Laurel at 9:30 start time, so go early, check out any quote Usher and Lil John, "Yeah!" the stage at the Recher Theatre in Towson, the Comedy Connection. Tonight’s show is at opening bands, and stay late for the main act. MD. The show starts at 7 o’clock, so why not 8:00, but if you can’t make it, there’s a 10:45 TM* roll on by and take in the guitar goodness? show later, tomorrow a performance at 9:30, Cancer (June 22 - July 23) TM* and Sunday’s showtimes are 7:00 and 9:30. Tuesday, November 23 Pass the stuffing, hold the cranberry sauce, and Reign in Booze You've been a really good friend lately, Never Forget go Lions! TM* Metalheads, your primo ticket is here: it’s the don't worry all the good karma you've been Catchy riffs, minimalist but punchy percus- Jagermeister Music Tour 2004, featuring putting out will come back to you soon! sion, and a pop sentiment that’s purely old- Saturday, November 20 Mastodon, Killswitch and Slayer. 6 p.m. The BFF-ness always pays off! school – all these descriptors could be applied La Mort d’Music Nation, in D.C. Need I say more? Not ‘til next to many a band, but this New York based It’s a gathering of the most lethal of death week… TM* garage rock band is quite exceptional. Tonight metal bands in the known world, tonight just Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) at the Black Cat in D.C., retro-hipsters Elefant a short drive down 95 at Jaxx Nightclub in *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481-SEAT; are bringing their best material; head down Springfield, VA. 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Is that you Beyonce? Keep shakin' that Believe in our schools: community thang and dancing like no one's watching! Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) service cures the mid-semester blues We know it is way more fun, but you need to quit flirting and start hitting the DARLA MERCADO rollers, brushes, and paint cans. instead of just staircases. I would definite- books. The boys won't like you if you fail Retriever Staff Writer Highlandtown Middle School has five ly recommend UMBC students to partici- out of school! stairwells consisting of six flights of stairs pate in it at least once, though. It really in each, but with help from members of Psi makes you appreciate UMBC's clean Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Early Saturday morning, November Chi, the Carribean American Student friendly environment.” Other students 13, found me groggy and runny-nosed yet Association (CASA), and other students of seemed to share Raelina's opinion, as I Quit hiding yourself in sweats. Dress ready to perform community service for In other groups, we gave each stairwell a fresh overheard other students talking about to impress and strut your stuff, sexy the Streets: Believe in Our Schools. I was coat of pale blue paint. I felt a twinge of other charitable projects to participate in Scorpio! absolutely unsure as to what exactly I satisfaction painting over scrawls such the upcoming weeks. would be doing, but I made sure to dress as“Shannon n Doo-Doo 4 Life,” then I The Believe in Our Schools program, Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) comfortably. At around 9 a.m., Mark also recalled that I once scribbled some- participating with the Baltimore Terranova of The Shriver Center herded thing similar to this in the girls' bathroom Collegetown Network, organized The weather is getting cold, but about thirty student volunteers onto two in my junior high school-so much for Saturday's efforts, according to Tom don't let it get you down. A vacation to buses: One bound for Hazelwood grown-up self-righteousness, right? DeWire, Community Investment somewhere warm and sunny is in your Elementary School and the other heading Student volunteers were exhausted Specialist for the mayor's office. UMBC is future. toward Highlandtown Middle School. and spattered in blue paint by the end of just one of eleven other universities that Upon arriving at the Highlandtown the day, but we all received a t-shirt, a few participate in similar charitable activities. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Middle School, we were greeted by Tiffany slices of pizza, and that warm, fuzzy feeling The best remedy for a cold and mid-semes- James, Neighborhood Liaison for the of having done something charitable. ter boredom is volunteer work: Find out You can do no wrong this week—you're mayor's office. “Just to let you know what Raelina Howell, junior and co-president of more about Believe in Our Schools at on fire! Burn baby burn! we're doing today, we're going to be paint- the UMBC chapter of Women in Science www.baltimorecity.gov. ing stairwells and elevators until about and Engineering, chatted with me between Darla Mercado is a staff writer for the four in the afternoon,” she announced, as paintbrush strokes: “I did this in Retriever. You may reach her at Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) she showed us a cart packed with paint September, too, but we had to paint walls [email protected] Relax this week, to err is human. Besides Virgo is the perfectionist sign, you are supposed to be independent and intellec- tual. Set your own goals!

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from YELLOWCARD, page 14

rest of the band took the stage. Yellowcard did NOT disappoint in the slightest; they were every bit as good as all the fans had hoped, playing favorites like “Way Away,” “Believe,” “Breathing” and “Only One” for starters. The band mixed up the set for long-time fans and played songs off of their first release One For the Kids. The band radiated energy and violinist Sean Mackin harmonized beautifully with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Keys (both vocally and technical- Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] ly). Lead guitarist Benjamin Downbeat Duo: Pete and Sean open Yellowcard’s set. Harper positively tore up the stage with perfectly executed guitar riffs that sounded like mir- ror images to their album work (a difficult task to accomplish). Drummer LP (Longineu Parsons III) and bassist Mosley did their part at pumping the crowd with their phenomenal rhythmic padding. Yellowcard made their mark and played a tremendous set ending with their #1 single “Ocean Avenue” to make the fans jump just a little more. Their stage presence was unrivalled and they truly rocked in every sense of the word. The evening was complete, as was the day, since the concert ended at midnight, leaving the fans wanting more, but really desiring rest after such an intense musical experience. Noah Albro is a staff writer for the Retriever. You may reach him at [email protected] Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Violin Virtuoso: Yellowcard’s classically trained maestro Sean Feelin’ plucky: Bassist Pete Mosley hits all the right notes. Mackin wows the crowd.

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By Noah Albro Music review corner

Golden oldies and utter oddess c Korn and Zutons offer up mixed bags r d Korn has a greatest hits album...mmk Last week’s answers or Korn: Greatest Hits Vol. I (in stores now) w Ah, what to say about Korn? I real- thus writes lyrics that inspire kids (side s ly didn’t mind the bands older stuff and note: Korn fans scare me terribly) to week of lucky for me this “greatest hits” is most- stand up. I hold the belief that Korn ly comprised of just that. Okay, first pretty much lost their edge after Follow November 16 things first, “Word Up!” they couldn’t The Leader but some would contest that find a better song to cover than that? I they lost their kick on that album as s mean have an imagination guys, that well (they would most likely say Life is song sucked when Cameo first did it Peachy was Korn’s crowning achieve- and you have to know that is isn’t a par- ment). Whether you like, liked or dis- ticularly great song when Melanie B of like Korn, the guys from the band defi- the now debunked Spice Girls covers it. nitely found its following in the 90’s I will say, without remorse, that howev- and as I can attest (from attending The er bad the original was Jonathan Davis Project Revolution Tour this past sum- and Korn made it worse (I think it’s a mer) they still have quite a loyal one to foreshadowing of the rest of Korn’s date. If you like Korn then I would def- career path). But hey aside from that, initely suggest picking up their Greatest this Cd has some great Korn classics on Hits Vol 1.packaged with its very own it (“Shoots and Ladders”, special edition DVD of the band play- “A.D.I.D.A.S”, “Got the Life” you’re ing live at CBGC “club” (a Lower East getting the picture). From their earlier, Side Manhattan underground hard, in-your-face guitar riffs and punk/rock music club). The perform- Jonathan Davis’ odd vocal riffs the band ance is really pretty decent and the sent out a message to all the kids who album itself is also good as well so pick felt rejected and scorned; Jonathan it up! Davis understood that rejected life and

If Phantom Planet had ugly stepchildren, they might have to be the Zutons

The Zutons: Who Killed the Zutons (in stores now)

Oh man, I really don’t know what to riences but “Not a Lot To Do” is an actu- think about these guys. I really like the ally a vocally sound song. The addition sound that they are going after (a funk- of the saxophone, played by Abi soul-jazz sound)…but I’m just not con- Harding, adds a different dimension to vinced that they actually pull all of that the overall sound (sometimes a good off. On one hand I really liked songs like dimension…sometimes a painful one). “Pressure Point” and “Not A lot to Do” The bass (done by Russell Pritchard) but on the other hand those are two of seem a little too mellow for the fusion the only songs I really felt. The guitarists that the band claims to be going for; the Boyan Chowdhry and David McCabe drums done by Sean Payne are pretty (also the lead singer) seem really hit or decent and overall the mix really doesn’t miss with their guitar riffs. The songs sound that bad. I know that I might can either be really chill and set you into sound extremely negative here but these the music’s intended groove, or the riffs guys have some serious potential, I think can be completely distracting, to the they just need to tighten their sound up point of taking away from the song. a little and they would have a great thing McCabe’s voice is unique, sometimes in going. I think they are worth a listen, I a good way sometimes in a bad way. just don’t think I could recommend you “Zuton Fever” is one of those bad expe- spend any money on the album. 22 Features Month Day, Year THE RETRIEVER THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 23 Sports Swimming and Diving split with This Week in Sports Towson - Men remain undefeated

Men’s basketball

The Retrievers will start off their season with a game against Navy on Friday, November 19, at 7 p.m. In this home-opener at the RAC, the team will look for the help of their fans, so go and cheer on your Dawgs.

Women’s basketball

The lady Dawgs are playing their first game of the sea- son on Saturday, November 20, in the Retriever Tip-off Tournament at 4 p.m. at the RAC arena against Coppin State. The second and third game in the tournament will be the next day at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. against Mount St. Mary’s and Cornell, respectively.

Swimming and diving

The men’s and women’s team will travel to George Mason on Thursday to compete in the annual GMU invite in Virginia. Top teams will be competing in the three-day event. The Retrievers will look for personal bests at this first highlight of their season.

Rec Sports 101: Turkey Jerky

DUSTIN FISHER the male winner, one for the female Retriever Guest Writer winner, one for the faculty/staff win- Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] ner and three turkeys will be given Happy and sad: The men celebrate their 6th win, while women take their third loss. Most students play our intra- away after the race is over to all race mural sports for fun. Some play to finishers at random. And if you hap- try to win the whole thing so they pen to be a vegetarian, we can find a ASTRID SPERLING lowed, Jeffrey Saldago won the one- the Tigers quickly turned the meet can someday tell their grandchil- way to work it out. I’m not all that up Retriever Editorial Staff meter diving competition, and later around and won the next three dren, and a very rare few play specif- on whether or not they actually make in the day took the three-meter events. Katie Spohnholz won both ically to try to increase their tofu turkeys, but we’ll cross that On Saturday the men’s and decision as well. After the break, diving decisions to earn some extra wardrobe by winning t-shirts. But bridge when we come to it. women’s swimming and diving UMBC kept on rolling over points for the Retrievers. JP Prosen there is one event every year in The course is a 5K, which is teams traveled north to face Towson. Geza Szabo finished the came to the wall first in the 200 fly, which you can enter to try to win about 3.1 miles. It begins at the Towson for some non-conference 200 fly in front of everyone, while and while Irby took the 100 free, free food. And I know college stu- University Center and circles the competition, which nevertheless Yimsomruay took the 100 free for two more Dawgs beat out their dents love their free food. loop that goes around campus. You turned into a tough meet at the his second win. Sroczynski finished competition. Amber Harris took The “Turkey Trot,” named may run the entire way, jog the Burdick pool across town. The men the day with a double win as well, the 200 backstroke, while Agnes because of its proximity to course, or just walk with a few continued their winning streak and and so did Karrer., taking the 200 Stanislawska won the 500 free. Thanksgiving, is our only intramural friends or alone. Your chance of win- proved to be the dominant team backstroke and 500 free, respective- Lindsey Prather won the 200 event in which we give away free, ning the random turkey giveaway once again, winning all but one ly. After the second break, the breaststroke but the meet was whole Butterball turkeys. And not will remain the same. And I know event and leaving Towson to look Retrievers were leading by so many already lost at that point. While just winners, but random partici- I’ve been beating this into the like wet poodles instead of Tigers. points that it was impossible for the UMBC won more events, Towson pants. If you enter and finish the ground, but it doesn’t have to be all The women, on the other hand, Tigers to catch up. Towson won the earned more points for second and race, you will have about a one in six about the turkey. It’s a good way to were not so lucky, and were defeat- 200 breast, but the Retrievers were third places. In the end it was only chance of winning a turkey. Make get involved in the Rec Sports pro- ed by the Tigers for the first time in hardly impressed and finished the a 12 point difference that made the your mom proud this Thanksgiving. gram for people who don’t necessari- history. meet with a win in the 200 free 129-112 win for Towson perfect. “Hey Mom, dinner’s on me this ly want to play wiffleball. The Retriever men jump-start- relay. This weekend, the Retrievers year.” Maybe the topic of conversa- The Turkey Trot check-in will ed the day and took control from While the lady Dawgs won a will face their first real highlight of tion will revolve around you being a be in the RAC lobby between 2:00 the beginning on. The Dawgs easi- number of events, they were sur- the season, as they travel to great son or daughter and provider and 2:45 this Thursday, 11/18. The ly won the relay and Ryan Karrer prised by strong depth on Towson’s Virginia to compete in the George instead of the typical “I didn’t pay for run will begin at 3:00, so please try extended the small lead by winning side. Leading the Tigers was Jen Mason Invitational, a three day your college education so you could to be there on time. If you have any the 1000 freestyle. Jacub Irby who won the 50 and 100 free competition starting this Friday, be a wiffleball ref” talk. Or maybe questions about the run, please call Sroczynski took the 200 free, Tim yards before everyone else. UMBC November 19. that’s just me. me (Dustin) at 410-455-1540. Conway touched the wall first in did not give the meet up easily. Astrid is the Sports editor of the There will be six turkeys given Thanks, and I’ll see you on the the 50 free, and Karn Yimsomruay They took the medley relay, and Retriever and hates the winter. She away at this year’s turkey trot. One for course. won the 200 IM in the usual fash- minutes later Rachel Lesslie was the can be reached at ion. During the break that fol- winner of the 1000 free. However, [email protected]. 24 Sports November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER Regionals mark the end of a great season for Cross Country

DAVID JUN during the Penn State meet, so we knew the “We did well considering we had only 5 season went well. We have five girls running Retriever Weekly Staff Writer course well,” said sophomore Morgan Little. girls running,” said Little. The women relied together behind Stef and Cara,” stated Little. Co-captain Izudin “Izzy” Mehmedovic led upon merely five runners due to an injury, as For Wettlaufer, this was her last UMBC cross UMBC men’s and women’s cross country the men with a time of 33:22 on the 10K (6.2 well as an uncured illness. Both Galan and country season and her ability to lead the team found challenging competition during the miles) course to place 94th. Shawn Shokry Wettlaufer improved their times from the Penn in crucial moments as well as crucial meets will Division 1 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meet on the ended a consistent season with a time of 33:34 State Invitational Meet where they competed no doubt be missed. home campus of the Penn State Nittany Lions. for the Retrievers, placing 110th. Aaron Smith earlier this season. The next cross country season is looked The men placed 17th out of 23 teams and was 115th with a time of 34:12. Blake Davis Freshman Tawny Barin placed in the top upon with a yearning for better placements in the women placed 18th out of 24 teams. Some ran 34:12 to finish 118th and J.J. Wetzel fin- 125 with a time of 24:49. Jen Hickey ran 24:56 both the conference and regional meets. With of the best schools in the nation came to this ished 120th with a time of 34:18. for 129th place. The Lady Retrievers were the help of a strong group of seniors and new regional meet where 171 runners competed on The Lady Retrievers were led by senior co- rounded out by Little with a time of 25:19 and recruits, they hope to make that hope a reality. the women’s side and 166 competed on the captain Cara Wettlaufer with a time of 22:43 a 138th place finish. David Jun is a Retriever staff writer. He men’s. and 49th place finish on the 6K course (3.76 The Lady Retrievers ran with sheer tough- wishes that True Grit was involved in a scandalous “The course is generally fair, with a few miles). Kathleen Galan had an impressive time ness, and a belief that they, as a group, could mascot contest with the best in the nation of its hills in the last mile. It’s the same course we ran of 23:49 that put her in the top 100. come together at the right time. “I think our kind. He can be reached at [email protected]. Classifieds

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Call 410-455-2335, e-mail [email protected] or see www.umbc.edu/winter. THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 Sports 25 Meet the staff – Director of sports medicine Cindy Kubiet

ASTRID SPERLING rehabilitation with lots of therapy involved. expect athletes to be conditioned when they but unfortunately my work hours are often Retriever Editorial Staff But the trainer staff tries to help athletes with start their season, but often many of them are crazy.” The trainers even work most official anything that might keep them from compet- not and get injured for doing too much with holidays as well as summers, when many sur- Cindy Kubiet started working at UMBC ing. The training room is never empty. too little of a base. “There are things that sim- gical cases come in for rehabilitation. before most of the school’s students were Athletes and coaches are constantly pouring ply cannot be prevented.” Kubiet says. “One Kubiet thinks it is very important to born. Now in her 25th year she is busy as ever in asking for help or assistance of the trainers. part about athletics is drama, and there is the warn prosperous athletes of the dangers of the making sure insured and sick student athletes However, this constant traffic of people com- stuff that happens outside of school, unrelat- supplement market, which has gotten bigger get the care they deserve. Kubiet was born in ing and going is part of what Kubiet likes so ed to the sport.” in the last few years thanks to better market- Allentown, Pennsylvania and in middle much about her job. She enjoys working Kubiet works together with other train- ing strategies. “There is no quick fix to get- school she knew she wanted to Cindy Kubiet is together with the stu- ting stronger, it always involves hard work work in the field of sports med- dents, as well as physi- and dedication,” she says. icine. one of the cians. Kubiet thinks It is also important, says Kubiet, to bal- Kubiet got her bachelor’s longest-working Baltimore is the perfect ance sports, academics, and social life. Even degree from the University of staff members place to practice any sort though athletes have many opportunities, Pittsburgh in health and physi- of medicine. “There is so they often do not get the full college experi- cal education and athletic train- and came to much cutting edge medi- ence other students get. The balance is impor- ing. For her masters she went to UMBC when cine in this area that keep tant, Kubiet thinks, to see other things out the University of Virginia and Jimmy Carter was my job fresh and interest- there before it is too late. It is critical to enjoy received her degree in education ing. This combo of high college and not to forget how to have fun. and sports medicine. Kubiet President. Sport quality medicine and out saw great opportunities in the and medicine type of students make my field, as there were no women in have been her job fun.” the program. In her class, she passions from Naturally, Kubiet got Quick Questions: was only one of two women and interested in the subject knew sports medicine could use early on, and she through playing sports more of them. continues to help herself. While in high If you could have any job, what would it be? When Kubiet looked for athletes in need. school, she played field jobs at colleges, she wanted to hockey and was a member Career Counselor work at a smaller, division II school without a of a diving team. She has always been football team. “When a school has a football involved with sports. From personal experi- What is your favorite food? program all the other sports become second ence after a broken wrist, Kubiet knows how class citizens,” she says. “I wanted to give challenging it can be to have an injury. When ers and student trainers. Most of the staff got Very basic things like milk and a PB every sport and every athlete the same care.” her wrist was hurt, a blood disorder further into the field through participating in sports and jelly sandwich The students are what Kubiet enjoys complicated things and Kubiet was even told as well. Oftentimes, people realize they are most about UMBC. “I like the intelligence of to quit her job due to the high stress factor. not good enough to keep up the intensity, or What is your favorite restaurant? the students here. Sometimes at larger institu- She did not follow that advice, but sees it as get injured, but want to stay in the field of tions there are individuals who are only there very important to counsel athletes with simi- athletics. Sports medicine is a great way to put I don’t need a restaurant. for the sport and not for academics. Here I lar problems. “Of course we always want to two interests together. My hus-band used to be a chef feel the athletes know that they need to be get the athletes back in the game, but some- Although Kubiet loves her job, it does smart as well.” She likes how she has the times we also need to protect them from not leave much room for free time. When she What is your favorite movie? chance to see a different side of students, not worse injuries and that sometimes means does get some time away from the training just the hard working athlete, but the hard quitting.” room, she likes to garden and make her own “The Birdcage” working student as well. Kubiet says that most of the injuries she jewelry and mobiles, which are displayed in The most important responsibilities sees everyday could have been prevented but her office. “I don’t get enough time with my What is your favorite book? Kubiet and her staff have are the health care happen because athletes did not have enough family, but this is what happens in the field. of student athletes, emergency medicine, and strength, condition, or flexibility. Trainers The business is very challenging for families, The Harry Potter books Ballroom Dance Club takes home ribbons from Intercollegiate Competition

ERIN LOELIGER ent schools ranging from Cornell University and ninth in Swing. place in Tango. This was Loeliger’s first com- Retriever Guest writer and Princeton to the University of Virginia Alden Moylan reached the quarterfinals, petition as well. Don Herron, an alumnus of and the University of Pennsylvania. dancing Tango with Igor Shimansky in the the club, performed beautifully with Jennifer Over the weekend of November 5, the The club officers would like to congrat- team competition. Craig Miyamoto and his Loveland in Pre-championship Latin, placing UMBC Ballroom Dance Club participated in ulate all the newcomers who competed for partner, Kelsey Loeliger (who was competing first in Samba, Jive, and Rumba and second the intercollegiate DC Dance Inferno the first time after only dancing a few for the first time), secured eighth place in in Chacha. Competition at the University of Maryland months. Somesh Kumar competed in Swing and Rumba in the Bronze American Congratulations to everyone! ,College Park, performing brilliantly in the Newcomer American Rumba and Chacha division. Shreyas Ananthan and Erin Newcomer, Bronze and Pre-championship against stiff competition. Bill Laboon also Loeliger also competed at the Bronze level, For a complete record of the results, visit divisions. The event was absolutely packed, competed in the Newcomer American divi- winning seventh place in Rumba, sixth place http://www.ballroomatmaryland.com/dcdi/r with 411 dancers competing from 27 differ- sion, placing thirteenth in American Rumba in Foxtrot, fifth place in Waltz and second esults/fall2004/index.html Athleteof theWeek: Megan Gross Astrid Sperling

Megan Gross is only a junior Central Connecticut. During her sopho- excellence every time she stepped on the and has one more year as a player on more year, her average had gone up to 10.90 court. In the conference, Gross held the UMBC’s volleyball team ahead of assists per game and she quickly became fifth place spot last week, and with her her, but already she is in second place UMBC’s top setter. Gross was the only tremendous performance, it would not be for all-time assists. This past weekend player who was on the court at all of the 33 surprising if she moved up a few more the count stopped at 3,102. Last sea- matches and a total of 123 games played in spots. son alone she had more than 1,300 2003. Gross was able to enjoy the game even assists, and if she can improve even In 2004, Gross recorded more than more this year when her sister Marisa joined more for next year she will be the all- 1,000 assists for the second consecutive the team. Unfortunately, the season was time number one in assists. The cur- year. She seldom recorded less than 30 stopped short after the Retrievers failed to rent record in assists is 4,722 and is assists per match, and even had double-dou- make the conference games, as the teams held by Lanea Baker, who played for bles in 12 of the matches played this year. from up north proved too strong for the the Retrievers from ’95-’98. Although the team does not look all Dawgs. Gross could have used a few more The Montclair, Virginia native that great in the America East conference games to add to her number of assists in showed off her talent early on, when standings, the Retrievers have a number of order to tackle that record next year. she averaged 6.55 assists per game. In exceptional players. Gross is living proof of The Retriever ladies finished their year a single match she racked up as many that. This year her name came up in every with a 13-18 overall record, and hope to as 67 assists, like she did against single match wrap up, as she demonstrated take on the .500 mark next season. 26 Sports November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER

KIM DEBARGE shooting up to 66.7 percent in play and record- Retriever Editorial Staff ing the second-most minutes played of any Retriever. Coach Stern has nothing but kind words for this talented forward. "Sharri has a Last season, the ladies' basketball team fin- toughness and competitiveness that rubs off on ished 4-24 in all play, and 4-14 in the America the rest of the team," Stern said. "She earned the East conference. Can they turn it around this starting job last year and I don't see her relin- year? With the fresh intensity of five freshman quishing that spot the next three years. She is a girls to compliment the seven players already leader and a tremendous athlete that the team used to college play, head coach Phil Stern hopes can center around." Helping to hold the team's to turn several changes into several wins. Stern, offense down will be senior Anastasia in his first season at UMBC, led his squad close Goncharova. Stern calls Ana “one of our better to an NCAA tournament. Aware of the chal- shooters,” and confides that “when she gets hot lenges facing a team full of new players, Stern she can cause problems for opponents.” said "the early part of the season will be very A number of so-called “X factors” are important, as we get to know each other, the sys- expected to help this year's squad. The team, tem and come together as a team in order to now entering their second year in the America compete with the league's top programs." Stern East conference, will be able to better anticipate is hopeful that the ladies will quickly come their opponents' play. Two new assistant coach- together as a team, and if the ladies can combine es, Heather Macy and Jami Cornwell, are expect- their focus with Stern's method of controlling ed to round out the coaching staff. Cornwell the tempo of the game, he believes “we can played for Coach Stern in his years at University become a very competitive and dangerous of South Carolina Aiken, and is familiar with his squad." methods. Her knowledge of the game and of Balancing Coach Stern's new additions are Coach Stern's style of play should help the new some cornerstones of the team, including soph- team move smoothly into conference play. omore Sharri Rohde. Last season, Rohde posted Assistant Coach Macy should be a household a slew of statistics and personal bests, including name in coaching circles already, having been women’s basketball preview

named the head coach of the USA Athletes However, his coaching stats have steadily moved International Team. Her squad gold medaled up since the beginning of his career, and the hope with a 7 0 record in the Collegiate Travel Tour in is that Coach Stern can do the same with his Australia during the summer of 2004. Coach record at UMBC. Stern has high hopes for her contributions to the The Retrievers will host the Retriever Tip- team, and says “Heather is going to bring imme- Off Tournament for their opener. UMBC will diate impact to our program with her strong play local Coppin State in their first game, 4 p.m. coaching background and proven ability to moti- November 20. Other local teams the Retrievers vate and work well with student athletes.” will play include Towson, Morgan State, and Maybe the best person to anticipate the Navy. When the Conference season begins in team's upcoming season is head coach Stern. January, the Retrievers will travel up and down Having led two teams that finished under .500 the Eastern Seaboard to face teams such as Stony for UMBC, Stern sums it up best when he says Brook, Vermont, and Binghamton. After regular “the one plus for us at the end of last year was we season, hopes are that the UMBC Retrievers will were playing a lot better at the end of the year compete in the America East Conference tourna- than at the beginning.” He recognizes the chal- ment from March 9-12 at the University of lenges facing his squad, but also has hope that last Hartford. From the beginning of post-season on, year's season ending turnaround will be the kick- who knows? This year's hopes are riding high off to a great season. Coach Stern is known for though, and it looks like UMBC has the squad kicking in the clutch—he has a history of turning to carry them through. Cheer your ladies on this struggling teams into starring ones. In his career at season as they shoot for America East greatness! UNC Aiken, Coach Stern took a 5-22 squad and turned them into a 22-7 squad inside of three Kim DeBarge lives in fear of soccer balls and years. Whether his third year at UMBC will be as is the Assistant Sports Editor for the Retriever. She successful remains to be seen. His career average can be reached for comment at so far is 112 wins, 112 losses—an even .500. [email protected]. THE RETRIEVER November 16, 2004 Sports 27

sion to the backcourt. Monroe’s open style of offense. A healthy Zito is Hodges is another threat from beyond the among the Am East’s top high-flyers. arc that opposing teams are going to have to Last year’s leading rebounder, McJimson, is defend. poised to have a breakout season. The 6’6” Joining the three freshmen guards is sopho- Californian helped the Retrievers get second more Bobby Fisk. Fisk got off to a slow start last chance points by grabbing an Am East third- year and will be looking to fight his way into the best 2.57 offensive rebounds last season. rotation. McJimson’s strength on the boards is vital in a 6’9” senior center Andrew Feeley will try to conference that has several prominent big men, improve on his nine career double-doubles. He including America East Player of the Year Taylor is going to be looking to flex his muscles down Coppenrath of Vermont and Binghamton’s Nick low again this season. Feeley averaged just less Billings. than one block per game last season. He is Feckoua, junior guard/forward Jerrell joined by senior Serge Feckoua, sophomore Dinkins and Housman will have to play their Michael Housman and juniors John Zito, Seth way onto the court after not getting much play- Davis and Cory McJimson in the frontcourt ing time last season. Feckoua, who is a tri-cap- rotation. tain along with Gogerty and Zito, was a late- Davis played in every game last season and comer to the team last season, as he joined the started in all but four of them. The defensive team in the spring semester. stalwart’s team high 30 blocks in the 2003-2004 Monroe and his players are working very campaign was fifth best in the conference. The hard to improve their record from last season athletic California native will be hard to keep off and show some impressive games this year. the court, as well as out of the starting lineup. When UMBC opens up its season on Zito’s college career has been marred by November 19 against Navy at 7p.m in a home injuries. In his freshman year, Zito suffered a game, they will find out if the hard work over broken foot. Last season, he was slowed down by the last few weeks paid off. a muscle strain that kept him out of four games. Amit is a staff writer for the Retriever and Zito’s ability to slash is going to help him in can be reached for comment at [email protected]. men’s basketball preview

AMIT CHAND an aggressive pressing defense. The decision to Retriever Staff writer push the ball more suits the talent on the team. Monroe oversees a team returning all five In his first full season as head coach of the starters. Senior guard Rob Gogerty and sopho- men’s basketball team, Randy Monroe has more guard Chris Pugh were the only Retrievers adopted the motto of “Whatever it takes.” After to start all 28 games last season. Gogerty dished accepting the head coaching duties at the end of out a team high four assists and also led the team last season, Monroe coached the Retrievers in a in minutes played last season. Gogerty’s assist- 59-65 loss to Stony Brook in the America East to-turnover ratio of 2.33 was the best in the Am tournament. It was Monroe’s first game as a East last season. Pugh and Gogerty alternated head coach after spending the previous 18 years playing the point guard position last season with serving as an assistant coach. He had been the Gogerty often switching to shooting guard. assistant head coach at UMBC for 10 years. Opposing teams will have to guard both players “I think every assistant coach, no matter at closely on the perimeter as they are capable of what collegiate level, if he is not looking to be a shooting the lights out. head coach at some point in his lifetime, than All three newcomers to the squad are there is something wrong with that,” said guards. Brian Hodges and Mike Knight are Monroe on media day. “I would say the deci- vying for playing time at shooting guard. 6’5” sion making process [as a head coach] is one that Rashad Bilal adds even more depth and size to you are always making decisions from A-to-Z.” the backcourt. The Retrievers were 7-21 and 4-14 in the “I am excited about our three guys,” said conference, finishing just above last place Monroe. “I think Rashad Bilal is a hawk on Albany in the conference last season. To improve defense. He is a very intense player.” on that mark, Monroe will implement a more Monroe added that the team is trying up-tempo style of basketball with a focus on Knight out at both guard positions. The versatile scoring more fast break points in transition and Knight gives the Retrievers an athletic dimen- 28 November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER INSIDE

Men of swimming and diving remain undefeated23 Men’s and Women’s basketball preview26 Sports Megan Gross is athlete of the week25 VOLLEYBALL ends season

ASTRID SPERLING Hartford standing in the rain. Retriever Editorial Staff Earlier in the week, the Dawgs were not as lucky, as they lost a 3-1 decision to the very strong Huskies Last Saturday, two Volleyball from Northeastern. Despite the loss, ladies said good-bye to the college the day proved to be a very exciting game forever, as they finished their one for two Retrievers. Gross moved season with a win over conference into UMBC’s all-time second place opponent Hartford. The win, how- for assists, as she added an astonish- ever, was not enough to advance to ing 53 to her record. Christine Skala the conference play-offs. Earlier in posted 21 digs for the night and has the week UMBC dropped a match now more than 1,000 on her to Northeastern 3-1. resume. Jocelyn Teoh and Julia The first set of the game was a Waclawiak were honored before thriller, going back and forth their last match on senior day for between Huskies and Retrievers their hard work on and off the court. until Northeastern broke a 37-37 tie Waclawiak finished her career with to take the first set. The Huskies against an impressive five service aces against took the second set as well, but the Hartford, which earned her the spot Dawgs fought back in game number as all-time sixth in aces. Teoh, on the three. Northeastern was not Hartford other hand, finished the day, as well impressed and powered back in set as her college career, with five kills four to take the match. - and 11 digs, demonstrating her At the end of the weekend, excellence in the game one last time. UMBC only took the second to last 3 However, Teoh and Waclawiak spot in the conference ahead of were not the only players on the Hartford, while Northeastern will go o court. The win over Harford was on to conference play-offs as number made possible by excellent team- two behind the Great Danes from work. Julia Hodd recorded the Albany, who only lost once in con- match high in kills with 14, while ference plays. Jessie Folk posted 11. Both lady UMBC finished their 2004 sea- Dawgs recorded a hitting average of son with a record 13-18 overall, and over .450 for the day. Megan Gross 4-10 in conference plays. continued to show her strength on Saturday by powering through the Astrid is the Sports Editor for the game with 33 assists. As a whole, the Retriever and hates the winter. She Retrievers finished the day with a can be reached at total of 14 service aces to leave [email protected].

ALL PHOTOS MATT STOCKSLAGER

Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] Upsetting win: Jocelyn Teoh jumps for the kill as defensive specialist Christine Skala and Emily Berman prepare. Despite defeating Hartford, the ladies Volleyball ladies conclude 2004 season.