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See who enjoyed a rare Beautiful, starring Minnie TECHNIQUE Kodak moment with Driver, opens today. For a “The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” Buffy the Vampire Slayer complete review, see... ONLINE http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique CAMPUS LIFE page 16 ENTERTAINMENT page 27 Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 • Volume 86, Issue 10 • 40 pages Opinions␣ 8 · Campus␣ Life␣ 13 · Entertainment␣ 21 · Comics␣ 30 · Sports␣ 40 School of Physics abandons evening quizzes Physics administrators change Monday night testing policy in response to student government, Technique demands; student and faculty opinion divided over the future of unscheduled, evening quiz adminstration By Jody Shaw all together. Managing Editor The School of Physics allowed Mike Schatz, the professor in charge Students in Physics 2211 took of Physics 2211, to give quizzes on their last evening exam this Mon- Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 day, as faculty from the School of p.m. as an experiment. The School Physics struck a deal with the Stu- implemented the policy for several dent Government Association bring- reasons. By holding evening exams, ing the experimental practice to an six lecture hours were freed up, which end. allowed the course to be taught at a “We reached a decision after a less rigorous pace. The policy also heated meeting of about forty min- provided students with an hour and utes,” said Nate Watson, Freshman a half to take the quiz, rather than Representative and Chair of the SGA the fifty minutes given during a nor- Academic Priorities Committee. mal class period. The School also “First, they will discontinue Mon- felt that requiring every student to day night examinations immediately. take the same quiz made compar- Next, unless students have a gener- ing the results for their fairness and al outcry against this change, then it accuracy easier. will remain the rest of the semes- However, because the decision ter.” to make this change was made on Students enrolled in Physics 2211 an experimental basis, it was not will also be given the opportunity included in OSCAR, and therefore to express their opinions at the end students signing up for the course By Bill Allen / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS of the semester, when a neutral sur- remained uninformed until they Students in Introductory Physics I leave the last of the Monday night quizzes. Due to pressure from students and vey question concerning the issue arrived in class. SGA, the School of Physics agreed to reschedule the previous quiz time and test during regular lecture hours. will appear on one of the quizzes. “We felt that it was unfair for While the results of the survey are students to have to take a test out- Regulations of the Georgia Insti- day nights,” said Spriggle. “If one quizzes by unanimously passing a non-binding, the information will side the hours listed in OSCAR,” tute of Technology and the Stu- school can justify it, then if another resolution condemning the policy. aid in determining whether or not said Undergraduate Student Body dent Bill of Rights. school presents the same logic, they Watson, who authored the resolu- to administer evening examinations, President J.R. Spriggle. “We do not like the precedent have to be granted the same abili- tion, then met with Schatz and scheduled in OSCAR, in the fu- SGA opposed the change in pol- that could have been set. Imagine if ty.” Ronald Fox, Chair of the School of ture. If a reasonable amount of stu- icy, claiming that requiring students the one department wants to have Members of the Undergraduate Physics, to discuss the issue. dents oppose such exams Physics to attend such unscheduled instruc- quizzes on Tuesday nights, and then House of Representatives expressed will most likely discontinue the policy tional sessions violates the Rules and another department wants Thurs- their disdain for the Monday night See Physics, page 5 Talbott leaves Ferst Center, moves Students organize petition to to local non-profit arts federation support Music Department By Tony Kluemper By Elizabeth Costner even higher goals could be achieved News Staff News Staff with their enhancement.” In addition to the petition, “we are Since January 1999, John Tal- Students rallied this week in sup- presenting a joint resolution to SGA bott has served as the Director port of Music Department funding stating our concerns about the music of the Robert Ferst Center for and programming with a petition that department and the promised space. the Arts. However, on Wednes- calls for “adequate rehearsal facilities.” Hopefully, there will be many stu- day, September 20, the relation- The petition arrives in the midst dents at the SGA meeting who are ship between Tech and Talbott of a struggle between the Chorale and supporting us,” said Johnson. The res- ended when he resigned from administrators for funding to reno- olution is scheduled to be presented his position. vate the sanctuary of a 10th Street in the October 3 meeting. The resignation came just church for rehearsal space. The church and its sanctuary, which months after Auxiliary Services Due to the growing number of would provide a rehearsal space and announced that it was canceling students in the music program, the performance venue for Music Depart- 18 previously scheduled shows Couch Building can no longer com- ment ensembles, fall under the con- for this season because of a lack- fortably house the program; a move trol of the School of Architecture, the luster season last year. to the 10th Street church would pro- parent school for the Music Depart- According to Talbott, these vide rehearsal space and performance ment. cancellations had a major effect opportunities. Dean Thomas Galloway of the on his decision to resign as di- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS “So many students are involved, School of Architecture supports reno- rector of the Ferst Center. John Talbott, Director of Tech’s Ferst Center for the Arts, recently but we practice in poor facilities that vation of the sanctuary. One issue pre- “When auxiliary services made announced his resignation; he plans to remain in the Atlanta area. are not conducive to producing the venting the Chorale’s immediate use the decision to cut the shows for However, Talbott feels that ber of shows on the schedule best quality of music that we can pro- of the space is finding adequate fund- this season, I decided to take a this loss was not as great when was tripled. Therefore, with more vide. A student’s time is very valuable ing for renovations; a second is the look around for other jobs in the increase in the amount of shows the amount of debt in- and these facilities make a student’s eventual plan to demolish the church my area,” said Talbott. shows is considered. creased to $1.3 million.” practice time less effective,” said soph- in conjunction with Tech’s Master The cancellations of the 18 “The Ferst Center has been los- Although last year’s season omore Rusty Johnson, the author of Plan. shows were made in June of this ing money since the day it opened was not as successful as many the petition. “Regardless of what we do ten years year as a result of the loss in in 1992,” said Talbott. “In fact, would have wished, Talbott still Additionally, the document states from now, 15 years from now, we funds the Ferst Center suffered when it opened, it was already feels that much has been accom- that “although Georgia Tech musi- have to worry about what’s happen- last year. assumed that the center would plished in his two years at Tech. cians attain high standards with the ing right now. Music, and Chorale According to Auxiliary Ser- lose around $300,000 a year.” "When I was hired in 1998, I facilities provided, the facilities are a particularly, are very important ele- vices, the Ferst Center lost $1.3 “The main problem last year was told that my goals were to limiting factor in students’ musical million last year with a palette of was that the student tickets were growth and ultimate well-being, and See Petition, page 5 45 shows. no longer $10-$15 and the num- See Talbott, page 6 2 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique NEWS Athletic points encourage giving back to Tech Academic Common Market lets non-residents pay in-state tution By contributing to the Roll Call through the Student Foundation, students can start working towards earning better football seats. By Matt Gray jor from Virginia. Watson is eli- News Staff gible for the program because he By Mary DeCamp was a resident of a participating News Staff Unbeknownst to many stu- state that did not offer a degree “As a student, getting points puts you one step dents, Georgia Tech now par- in Aerospace Engineering. Like most universities, Tech re- ahead of everyone else who graduates with ticipates in a program that allows Although many students don’t lies greatly on the donations of both certain out-of-state students to know of its existence, the Aca- former and current students. In or- you.” pay instate tuition rates instead demic Common Market is not a der to encourage giving back, the Megan Winn of the much higher out-of-state new concept. In fact, the pro- Student Foundation (GTSF) has Student Foundation Board of Trustees costs. This program, common- gram was started in 1974 when developed a system where students ly known as the Academic Com- only 89 students participated. can earn points towards benefits such mon Market, applies only to The program has grown tremen- as better seats at football games. enters the pledge or gift into a data- be earned each year depends on the students who are residents of one dously since 1974 with over 2,200 Megan Winn, a member of the base which keeps track of how much size of the gift, so more than one of the participating states and Student Foundation’s Board of each student has given and how many point may be granted per year. can cut the cost of tuition by as Trustees and former Development points have been received by the Furthermore, each donation to much as $5000 per year. Campaign director, explained why student. the fund after graduation leads to The program is available only “I’ve saved almost the Student Foundation is involved The Student Foundation keeps an opportunity to purchase better to students from a participating $18,000 since I with this program. all donation and points informa- seats for Tech’s home football games. state that want to attend college “The points program is benefi- tion confidential. Winn feels that donations to these in another participating state. started in the cial to the GTSF because it pro- After graduation, points are based programs should not be based sole- However, the student can only program.” vides an incentive for students to on donations to the Alexander- ly on the fact that athletic points become a part of the program if give,” said Winn. Tharpe Fund. This program helps can be earned. none of the universities located Clyde Watson “Students especially do not like to fund athletic programs. “I would be lying if I didn’t rec- in the student’s home state offer Aerospace Engineering to part with their money, and if we With the first donation to this ognize that some students give sole- the desired major of the student can offer something in return they fund post-graduation, the amount ly to get that point every year, and or if the program is significantly are much more likely to give.” of points that were accumulated be- not because they love Tech or want different from the program of When a student gives a gift to fore graduation are activated, and to give back,” said Winn. another out-of-state school. students participating last year the Student Foundation, he or she the Student Foundation adds a 10- “This can be both a positive and At this time Alabama, Arkan- alone. Overall over 25,000 have is granted one athletic point. A stu- point graduation bonus to the a negative.” sas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, benefited at some point in the dent can earn a maximum of one amount earned during a student’s “Part of me says ‘thank you’ and Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, program’s twenty-six year histo- point yearly, regardless of the dona- years at Tech. appreciates the fact that they Mississippi, Oklahoma, South ry. tion amount. Therefore, if a student donates are␣ giving back, and the other part Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vir- Each participating state has Gifts to the Student Founda- for four years, graduates, and do- of me wishes they could recognize ginia, and West Virginia are the an Academic Common Market tion become part of the Roll Call; nates a gift after graduation, the the personal benefits of giving back, only states that participate in the coordinator who oversees the these monies primarily fund pro- total number of points for that stu- like knowing their gift will be in the Academic Common Market. program for that particular state. grams which pay student tuitions. dent would be fourteen. endowment forever, continually “The program is really a life- Students can contact their state “As a student, getting points puts As an alumnus or alumna, if one generating funds to provide to stu- saver, and I’ve saved almost coordinator by visiting you one step ahead of everyone else continues to donate to the Alex- dent organizations that need help, $18,000 since I started in the www.sreb.org or by calling the who graduates with you,” said Winn. ander-Tharpe Fund, more athletic and that their gift is used to help program,” said Clyde Watson, When a student donates to the points can be attained. make Tech a better place not in the an Aerospace Engineering ma- See Market, page 6 Roll Call, the Student Foundation The amount of points that can future, but this year.”
Happy Birthday, Mom!! NEWS Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 3 Student Government Undergraduate House of Representatives News briefs House discusses budgets, student center Tech’s ‘Supreme Court’ seeks new justices By Shala Sundaram “Buzz the Vote” would take place should be finished when students The Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet of the Georgia Tech Student News Staff on October 2, and the day would return from fall break. It was also Government Association is seeking new members. Applications will be consist of a mock election, survey, reported that Elliot Dale, director available on Monday, October 2 in room 221 of the Student Services The September 26 Undergrad- and distribution of voter informa- of Expansion of the Delta Sigma (flag) Building. The deadline for submitting an application is Tuesday, uate House of Representatives meet- tion packages. Phi fraternity, is looking to recruit October 17. Applicants should be of sophomore status by spring ing began with a report from Vice Ryan McPherson gave Vice-Pres- new founders in order to return the semester, 2001. President of Finances David Stopp ident of Campus Affairs Erica chapter to campus. Please contact the UJC Chief Justice, Charles Voelker, at on this year’s budget. Stopp informed Young’s report. He began by an- President J.R. Spriggle an- [email protected] for more information. those present that there is $2.2 mil- nouncing that the Physics situation nounced that the SAC II Aquatic lion in the budget and $2.7 million had been resolved and that Mon- Center should be finished by 2003. Options class instructor application deadline today to be allocated, therefore Stopp an- day night quizzes in Physics would Spriggle also reported that the De- nounced that Undergraduate Stu- now be given during lecture. Cam- partment of Education is sponsor- Applications to teach Options classes for the Spring 2001 semester dent Council needed to make a half pus Affairs is looking into the idea ing discussions on Racial are due today, September 29, to the Student Center Programs area. a million dollars in cuts. of having a golf course available to Discrimination to take place Faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit applications to teach a Next, Vice President of Admin- Tech students as well. Wednesday, October 11 at Georgia class. Please visit the Programs area, call 894-2805 or go to http:// istrative Affairs Joey Katzen presented Vice President David Moeller State. It was also announced that studentcenter.gatech.edu/programs/options/application.html to get an a report on representative e-mail then announced that JCEUL is con- the SAC Conference will be held application. Contact Brett Bailey at gte322j for additional informa- accounts. Katzen talked about the tinuing successfully. Rich Steele is October 27-October 29 at Albany tion. work that is progressing on the new currently allocating a logo campaign State. If anyone is interested in at- email accounts for all representa- to celebrate the Student Center’s tending should contact Spriggle. 2000 molecular design institute fall lecture tives of the Undergraduate Student 30th anniversary. In addition, food Council. It was announced that court renovations are continuing and See UHR, page 6 The Molecular Design Institute will be hosting the 1987 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry, Professor Jean-Marie Lehn, on October 19th as the Distinguished Speaker for the 2000 MDI Fall Lecture. The MDI Fall Lecture will be held at 11:00 AM (refrehsments at 10:45 AM) in Room 16 of the Chemistry Annex. Change in Office of Financial Planning hours The office hours at the Office of Student Financial Planning and Services are changing. The new hours will be 8 am to 4:30 pm beginning October 2. Today is the last day to drop classes Today is the last day to drop a class for Fall Semester 2000. For more information, or to electronically submit a course drop form, visit http://oscar.gatech.edu. Hands on Atlanta community service day nears Saturday, October 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. is Hands on Atlanta Day, a city-wide volunteer and community service day. For more information, or to register for a project as a team or individual, visit http://HandsOnAtlanta.org/day/. Would you like to share news or announcements By Andrew Pae / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS with campus? E-mail [email protected]. Dave Stopp, UHR Member at Large and Vice President of Finance, discusses student government business during a recent meeting of the undergraduate house. Undergrad SGA meets every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m.
Jody, when you don’t talk, how I am supposed to fill these darned sliver boxes? 4 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique NEWS Feature Photo 1999 Mini 500 Six universities refuse Napster ban By Parker R. Conrad request that they block service to Act. Harvard University the Napster server. The act stipulates that Internet Harvard’s announcement was service providers (ISPs) have no le- (U-WIRE) Six more universities expected Wednesday, September 27. gal responsibility for copyright vio- announced Friday they would not At the time of publication, no deci- lations on their network of which block access to Napster on their sion from the university was avail- they are unaware. computer networks, despite a re- able. However, once notified of a vio- quest by an attorney for Metallica Although three schools agreed lation, they must take reasonable and Dr. Dre that they do so. to block access to Napster last spring steps to correct it. The recent decisions by Prince- when King added them to a lawsuit King argues that the use of Nap- ton University, Georgia Tech, the against the company, no schools ster is itself sufficient evidence of University of Florida, the Universi- have blocked the service as a result copyright violations. ty of California at Los Angeles, the of King's most recent round of let- "I don't think there's any doubts University of California at Berkley ters. that people know what Napster's and the University of Michigan bring King has said that he will not used for, and how much it's used on the total number of schools official- immediately sue schools refusing to college campuses," he said. ly refusing a request to block access block the service and will instead In their letters to King, the uni- to Napster to ten. try to informally convince them of versities all say that Napster use it- Four other schools -- Harvard their legal and moral obligation to self is not sufficient evidence for University, Boston University, Co- do so. them to take action under the Dig- lumbia University, and the Univer- The arguments over a universi- ital Millennium Copyright Act and By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS sity of Pennsylvania -- have yet to ty's legal obligations with respect to say they will only take action in the Wendy Anderson shows her Reck Pride at last year’s Mini 500 announce their decisions regarding Napster hinge on provisions in the case of individual acts of piracy homecoming tricycle race around Peter’s Parking Deck. attorney Howard E. King's recent 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright brought to their attention.
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“I’m mad that the test policy Petition from page 1 Physics from page 1 was changed, because now I will only have 50 minutes to take a test, ments of the richness of Georgia “From that meeting, Physics when I used to have an hour and a Tech and very important in the re- chose to take action,” said Watson. half,” said Neal Sheldong, a fresh- cruitment of potential students,” “SGA did not force them to take man engineering student enrolled said Galloway. action, SGA doesn’t have the pow- in Physics 2211. In order to fund a renovation, er to do that. SGA wanted things to “If they make the tests the right the Music Department would need be fair for the student body.” length, appropriate to the material an amount in the vicinity of According to Fox, SGA’s action covered and in sync with the time $380,000. One proposal would al- took the School of Physics by sur- given for the time given for the tests, locate roughly $50,000 annually prise; its professors received almost then there should be no problem. from the Spring Arts Festival. no negative feedback regarding the It’s when they overstep those bounds “All we need is the money,” said evening exams before SGA ap- and give a test that is too long that Galloway. “We have the church; proached them. people need more time,” said Wat- the church belongs to the College “[SGA] claimed that there was a son. of Architecture, the Chorale, the lot of negative input from students. According to Fox, the quizzes Department of Music. It’s very hard Now there are over 800 students were designed to be taken in fifty to raise money for the Chorale, as taking this class, and during the first minutes. They were not lengthened opposed to going to an alum for evening quiz, only 20 had conflicts. when the decision to allow an hour [funding] engineering.” The overwhelming majority took Although Johnson does not know [the quiz] in the evening, so we how many signatures have been col- didn’t think that there was opposi- lected on the Music Department’s tion. In other words, the students “I thought the simplest behalf, a number of Chorale mem- had an opportunity to express op- thing to do here [was] bers are vocally supporting the stu- position to this, and virtually none dent movement. By Andrew Pae / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS did,” said Fox. to go back to the A student petition gathers signatures calling for funds that would renovate Physics, which according to Fox “I think that the students in the the sanctuary of a 10th Street church for use as a Chorale rehearsal hall. regular in class Chorale need to make their point,” had no intention of changing its said Galloway. policy going into the meeting with quizzes.” “The acoustics in the current re- SGA, had a change of heart when Dr. Ronald Fox hearsal room for the Chorale are confronted with the possibility of a Chair, School of Physics terrible,” said Chorale member Joni student boycott of the exams. Butler. “It’s like working in a lab “Suppose fifty students decided with no electricity.” to do this as a show of support for “Simply put- a music hall can be opposition to evening quizzes. and half to complete them was made, used as a lecture hall, but a lecture They’d get ‘F’s. They wouldn’t get and therefore their length will not hall cannot be as easily used as a their grades changed. There would be reduced as a result of the rever- music hall.␣ We need a music hall,” be a battle about that. That would sion to administering tests during said Shaun Morber, a CS junior wage for some period of time. It regularly scheduled class hours. who sings with the Chorale as well might even occur that some admin- Students will have the opportu- as the Men’s Glee Club. istrator would feel that he had the nity to voice their opinions about Other students, such as fourth right to change those grades. It would such quizzes at SGA issue tables year CS major Jack Harris, took a cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, throughout the remainder of the more philosphical view. so I thought the simplest thing to semester. “We are like poor Cinderella, do here for the time being is to go Watson hopes to receive feed- receiving an invitation to the ball back to the regular in class quizzes back in survey form from at least only to have it nullified by our evil until we could straighten this out 400 students. stepmother’s additional stipulation one way or another,” said Fox. “I think the Physics department of fulfilling an impossible task. Un- Since the decision was announced had the best interests of the stu- like Cinderella, the chorale has no in Physics classes earlier this week, dents in mind, I just disagree with fairy godmother to turn our pump- some students enrolled in 2211 have the way they went about catering to kins into carriages or to renovate expressed concerns about how the them. We got what the student body the old church into a decent re- change in policy will affect their wanted—the end of Monday night grades. exams,” said Watson. hearsal hall.” By Alisa Hawkins / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
just say yes to dating, that was the past two weeks theme. have any of us gotten dates? NO! why do you think the technique puts just say yes to dating psas in the paper, becuase we want dates! the people down my hall have put the orginal just say yes to dating on their door. they rock! but i wonder if they have actually taken the advice and asked someone out on a date.
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Becca, you better go to the formal with us, because if not you can’t be cool like the rest of the girls. 6 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique NEWS
crease its level of success, many chang- Talbott from page 1 es need to be made. UHR from page 3 “First of all, Georgia Tech needs take the Ferst Center to the next of the Center,” said Talbott. to make arts a larger priority on Dean Gail DiSabatino then gave the Georgia State House of Repre- level, dramatically increase program- Talbott is now looking forward campus and realize that we are not the advisor’s report, during which sentatives. Procter announced that ming, and make the Ferst Center to a new opportunity at the South- an Auxiliary Service, due to the fact Disabintino commented on the re- he was aiding in the voter registra- an integral part of Atlanta," said ern Arts Federation, headquartered that we will never make a profit, sults of the recent survey on aca- tion drives and he aid that voter Talbott. in Atlanta, where he will serve as the unlike the Dining Services or Park- demic integrity. registration forms were now avail- "I feel that in many ways we executive director in charge of pro- ing and Transportation,” said Tal- The survey results showed that able. have achieved all three on some de- gramming and marketing. bott. the percentage of students who ad- The Undergraduate House of gree. We went after bigger name With Talbott’s resignation, the “Furthermore, I think that with mitted to cheating has decreased Representatives meets Tuesdays at artists and expanded the marketing need for a new director of the Ferst the hiring of a new development since past years. Many account this 7:30 p.m. in Room 117 of the Smith- of the center to all of Atlanta." Center is a top priority for Auxilia- director, we will see increased fund- decrease to the fact the Honor Code gall Student Services Building. All "In addition, during my time ry Services. ing from outside sources in the next is starting to take effect on campus. students are welcome to attend and here, the Center underwent a half a According to Assistant Director three years, and hopefully, within After Dean Gail gave her report, are encouraged to contact their class million dollar renovation project dur- of Auxiliary Services Rosalind Mey- the next five years the Center will the council recognized a special guest and major representatives concern- ing which the electrical and sound ers, Georgia Tech should have no receive an endowment that will help speaker, Zach Procter, who is a Tech ing issues before the contacting the systems were replaced and upgrad- problem finding a new director for to pay the costs of the shows.” student running as a candidate for House. ed and many cosmetic changes, such the Ferst Center. Talbott is of the opinion that as new paint and carpeting, took “With the wonderful program- the Ferst Center will only be suc- place.” ming we have this year and the cessful if it incorporates the stu- Market from page 2 However, Talbott feels that the amount of marketing we have done dents into the art and culture that greatest improvement that has been to improve the center, we should the Center can provide. Southern Regional Education Board If anyone is interested in becom- made to the Ferst Center since his not have a hard time attracting in- “I realize that most students here in Atlanta at (404) 875-9211. Any ing involved in the program, a stu- arrival was the establishment of the terested and well-qualified replace- are not going to be artists or musi- student interested in participating dent must meet two general Student Advisory Board as a way to ments,” said Meyers. cians,” said Talbott. “On the other in the Academic Common Market requirements to participate. First, create a link between the students Talbott’s replacement will most hand, many of our students plan to should contact the state coordina- the student must be accepted for and the Ferst Center for the Arts. likely continue on the same road as become the major business leaders tor of their home state. admission into a program that is “With the establishment of the Talbott when dealing with market- of America, and when they enter Here at Tech, students major- part of their home state’s Academic Student Advisory Board, students ing and programming; no major the real world they will need to be ing in Aerospace Engineering and Common Market arrangement, and will now have a voice in the Center changes taking place, according to exposed to the kind of art and cul- Textile Fiber Engineering are eligi- secondly, they must have proof of for the Arts which is something I Meyers. However, Talbott feels that ture that the Ferst Center can pro- ble to receive assistance from the legal residence in a participating home feel is very important to the success in order for the Ferst Center to in- vide.” Academic Common Market. state.
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And why we’re talking about cool, why didn’t Daniel tell us about his girlfriend? NEWS Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 7 Feature Photo Students on the Skiles Walkway Today is... Drop Day
Visit http://oscar.gatech.edu to submit an online course drop request. Remember, it’s one of Technique’s 99 things to do before you graduate... o By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Busy students hurry to and fro on the typically busy Skiles Walkway. This week, even more students than P usual could be seen outside, enjoying the beauty of campus in the almost-autumnal September weather. DRDAY
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Quote of the week: OPINIONS “If you can’t be with the one you love, honey, love the one you’re with” –Stills Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000
OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion Editorial Board: Just say ‘yes’ to dating Chris Baucom, Editor-in-Chief Sometimes we simply run out of ideas for consensus Jennifer Hinkel, News Editor Jennifer Dykes, Opinions Editor editorials. So, in lieu of a news-based consensus this week, we Becca Cutri-Kohart, Campus Life Editor have decided to print something completely different. How- Sarah Graybeal, Entertainment Editor ever, this topic is still of profound importance to the everyday Rob Kischuk, Sports Editor Daniel Uhlig, Photography Editor lives of Tech students. Why should you date? We know what Christina Freyman, Advertising Manager you’re thinking, but this is a school publication. Anyway, Matt Flagg, Online Editor think of your own ideas, read ours, and then go have some fun. Jody Shaw, Managing Editor The ’Nique Editorial Board proudly presents why you should just say “yes” to dating. And remember, this is only a joke. • I’ve got better things to do than being naked with Irwin • now that the beds are securely lofted, shacking is no longer a safety issue • there are a lot of single people at Tech • if all else fails, import from another campus • if you’re dating, you have an excuse to give up those LAN parties • it’s better than taking your chances on AOL • OIT knows you’re looking at porn all day, anyway • it’s hard to type with just one hand • it’s dumb to admire from afar • you know your CS TA is hot • the homecoming formal is next weekend • they might like you, too • making out is awesome... wait, you don’t have to be dating for that • because you didn’t have anything better to do with your money, anyway • because I need a date Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of The Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. Especially this one.
YOUR VIEWS Letters to the Editor CARTOON Editorial Art Support flashcard section
As the Ramblin’ Reck Club’s ture taken after everybody held their Flashcards Chair for this year, I felt cards up and the incorrect cards compelled to reply to the criticisms were fixed. Unfortunately, we are of the flashcards block printed in not afforded that luxury today. We last week’s edition. The flashcards have a total of eight minutes to get section is a block of student seats in everybody seated, flashcards distrib- the east stands of the football stadi- uted, the show performed and the um where people in this section flashcards returned. Rehearsals are receive flashcards at halftime to hold simply not feasible, given that many up in specific patterns to spell out of the flashcards seats are sold in various words. The author of last pairs and some people bring differ- week’s letter to the editor wrote that ent dates each game. Therefore, there flashcards was much better in the are new people introduced to the past, with pictures from 1977 and section for the first time each game. 1997 to prove it. Having seen these Finally, I would like to note that pictures, I would like to make a few Georgia Tech is still one of a small comments and clear up a couple handful of schools in the nation misconceptions in Mr. Hardigree’s who have a student-run, student- mind. participant flashcards section. It First of all, the pictures from takes huge cooperation among the 1997 are a bad representation of 50 members of the Ramblin’ Reck recent flashcards because there was Club and the 280 enthusiastic stu- not an official flashcards section that dents who make up the block each By Mike Rogers / UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE year. Instead, the shows were done home game to continue the won- sporadically and in the Swarm sec- derful Tech tradition of the flash- tion, which is not as conducive to cards section. In each of my three the show. Furthermore, in 1977, years helping out with flashcards, I the block was approximately twice have seen the block continuously Let your voice be heard! the size of the current block. As a improve, and I think everybody who etters result, we are pretty much limited works hard to make it successful Send letters to: to spelling words out one letter at a deserve to be applauded, not criti- L to time so it can be readable. In addi- cized. the ditor tion, from my understanding, the [email protected] show in the photographs from 1977 Melissa Matassa E was well-rehearsed, with each pic- [email protected] OPINIONS Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 9 Support Tech students’ need to make and hear music TECHNIQUE “The South’s Liveliest College “Without music, life is a jour- sic.” (www.music.princeton.edu/ Newspaper” ney through a desert,” wrote Pat “Here, every day in the Music dept/ugrad.html) Established in 1911 Conroy. Will many of our careers upon And if life is so dry without mu- Department is a struggle as graduation not “leave little time for Editor-in-Chief sic, then how enriched could life be musicians and directors fight to music”? Is college not “the last chance Chris Baucom with an abundance of music, of its to devote [ourselves] fully” to any- performance, and of its aesthetics? excel in conditions that are not thing outside of the work and fam- • • • Before I came to Tech, music conducive... to their work.” ily responsibilities that will surely daily enriched my life. Growing up descend rapidly upon us once we News Jennifer Hinkel, Editor in a musical family, silence in the Jennifer Hinkel reach the “real world”? Tony Kluemper, Asst. Editor News Editor Elizabeth Costner, Mary DeCamp, house was rare, choir rehearsals and If Tech wants to graduate truly Matt Gray, Jody Shaw, piano lessons filled my time away successful students, she will stop try- Shala Sundaram from school. ing to cut off their artistic limbs. During my career playing hand- periences? Maybe Tech doesn’t have music. I know that a few hundred Apparently, music doesn’t fall into Opinions bells and singing in my church choir, enough money to spend $500,000 of my friends in the Marching Band the “five-year plan” people keep talk- Jennifer Dykes, Editor our director offered constant musi- renovating a beautiful, acoustically and Chorale agree with that state- ing about. Campus Life cal challenge, encouraging us to “sing ideal space for the Chorale, or may- ment. Most likely, the 950 students For me, music is not simply an- Becca Cutri-Kohart, Editor Julia Trapold, Asst. Editor like a college choir.” As we toured be they need it to store some surplus enrolled in music classes this semes- other discipline to which I can choose Julia Barke, Kim Holton, Kim Meehan throughout the US and Canada, I furniture and boxes. Or, possibly, ter think similarly. to devote my time. Music, in its Entertainment yearned for the day when I would I’m the only Tech student who gives At such a renowned institution, performance and appreciation, lights Sarah Graybeal, Editor be part of such a university ensem- a darn about whether or not I ever I should not be listening to record- my life with passion, enrichment, Alan Back, Rebekah Bardwell, Caesy Fiesler, Kit FitzSimons, Jon Kaye, ble. I eagerly anticipated the chal- perform another musical note in ings of the church choir I sang with and excitement. Moreover, the les- Jonathan Purvis, Daniel Weksler lenge, the discipline, and the my life. Maybe I’m the only stu- in grade school and wishing that I sons of life that have stood the tests Sports camaraderie that comes from the dent who isn’t obsessively and sin- could sing again in such a high cali- of time and college transition are Rob Kischuk, Editor creation of beautiful music. gularly working towards “getting ber group. While friends from that those I learned through music. Gary Bridges, Matt Gray, Derek Hayes, Joseph Jeony, Keith Kaiser, David Too bad for me, I guess. Tech’s out” with a marketable degree. choir went on to sing in great en- I recall Michael Kemp, my church Williams music department doesn’t own a choir director, sitting down in front These arguments, neither com- sembles at Princeton and Penn State, Production set of handbells. The school shows pelling nor realistic in nature, can I came to Tech. Here, musicians of our 40-member group and giv- Christina Freyman, Adversting Mgr. such poor support for the Chorale not justify the continued ignorance and directors struggle daily, fight- ing us a serious speech on passion. Jamie Schulz, Production Monkey Gavin Cramblet, Copy Editor that the musicians don’t even have of the Music Department’s pleas ing to excel in conditions that are “Do everything you do with pas- Andy Dykes, Computer Support an acoustically appropriate rehears- for funding, support, and recogni- not conducive, and are at times com- sion,” he would say. Under his di- Adam Toner, Ads Technician al space, let alone funding for annu- tion. Administration, faculty, and pletely adverse, to their work. rection, we learned of discipline, Photography al tours in the US or abroad. students alike need to wake up to I admit that most Tech students leadership, devotion and dedication. Daniel Uhlig, Editor Wade Burch, Darkroom Mgr. While I practiced piano on an the reality of what a Music Depart- will not go on to be concert violin- I remember that Kay Peterson, Alisa Hawkins, Asst. Editor upright Weber, I imagined how ment can provide. ists or operatic Prima Donnas, but my now deceased piano teacher, acted Carter Green, Asst. Editor Bill Allen, Rob Hill, John Jewell, Scott much I would love playing a baby- I doubt many people at Tech our devotion to other disciplines is as my mentor in both life and art for King, Maques McMillan, Andrew Pae, grand Steinway; my piano teacher would say that Tech students aren’t all the more reason that we should almost ten years. She taught me how Missy Shields, Daid Ziskind fed me tales of college practice rooms talented. Maybe the funding is non- be provided with excellent condi- to strive for and reach excellence. In Online where pianos are tuned weekly. existent, but the Capital Campaign, tions for self-enrichment now. We her ancient wisdom, she guided me Matt Flagg, Editor Martin Wiggins, Assistant Editor Whoops, my mistake! Those fa- which could have provided millions need to follow the example of Prin- through adolescence with meaning cilities don’t exist at Tech. If I want and love, all coming back to what for the arts, solicited funds primari- ceton’s music department; their Managing Editor to practice, I walk across campus to ly for other ventures. While athlet- information Web site reads: “For we shared in a piano and a passion Jody Shaw the Wesley Foundation, where I am ics will receive over $100 million in many of these students, their time for musicianship. graciously allowed to practice on earmarked funds, finding $500,000 at Princeton is all the more valuable Sadly enough, I have had no such Board of Student their upright piano. for a much-needed church renova- in that it is the last chance to devote profound experiences at Tech. Al- Publications Are students at Tech not talent- though I am learning from great Dr. Carole E. Moore, Chair tion seems nearly impossible. themselves fully to musical studies RoseMary Wells, Publications Mgr. ed enough to have adequate rehearsal My life would be devoid of many before plunging into demanding facilities and enriching musical ex- things without the performance of careers that leave little time for mu- See Music, page 11 Advertising and Accounting Nancy Bowen, Ad ReservationsMgr. There’s more to the world than the United States: go see it Marcus Kwok, Accounts Mgr. • • • Have you ever noticed that Amer- that. I knew I could learn and grow icans are extremely secluded from from their knowledge. Copyright Notice “To think that we are number one Copyright © 2000, Christopher L. the outside world? Have you ever Having an experience abroad is Baucom, Editor, and by the Board of in a world of so many other Student Publications. The Technique is an wondered why we live on a planet a huge epiphany in terms of world official publication of the Georgia Tech with hundreds of countries, mil- awareness, or at least it was for me. Board of Student Publications. No part of wonderful countries is simply this paper may be reproduced in any lions of people, but sometimes we It gives you a completely different manner without written permission from never take the time to notice any- ignorant.” view on life and yourself. the Editor or from the Board of Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein thing that’s happening outside the Alisa Hawkins Travelling teaches you a great are those of the editor or the individual 50 states? deal about the country in which authors and do not necessarily reflect the Assistant Photography Editor views of the Board of Student Look at the news. How often do you are trekking through, but also Publications, the students, staff, or faculty you see news broadcast that con- equally as important it teaches you of Georgia Tech, or the University System centrate on anything other than people do not really care to visit planet. And “best” is an ambiguous about yourself. You realize what’s of Georgia. events happening in the US? Do we another country. Why would they term meant to sum all the millions really inside yourself. You realize Advertising Information not care? We have been brought up want to travel that far to go to some of things that one can appreciate your potential as well as your limi- Information and rate cards can be found in a culture that simply does not foreign country that doesn’t have about a home. I’m not trying to tations. It lets you look inside and on our World Wide Web site at http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique/. take the time to pay attention. What all the conveniences, legal protec- sound disloyal or non-patriotic— find what you truly believe in and The deadline for reserving ad space and do we care if other countries are tions, and social conventions of what what I am saying is that maybe the what matters most to you. submitting ad copy is noon on Friday, one week prior to publication. There are no doing well or not? they have comfortably grown up rest of the world is playing the game, It also allows you to look at Amer- exceptions to this policy. For rate People in other countries, how- with? Many people do not realize and we aren’t. ica from the outside. It gives you an information, call our offices at (404) 894- 2830, Monday through Friday from 10 ever, are much more educated about that these differences are what make Once while traveling with a friend appreciation for the US and lets a.m. to 5 p.m. Advertising space cannot be world events and know what is go- other countries so beautiful. in Italy, we met a couple of Italian you see what it has provided for reserved over the phone. TheTechnique office is located in room 137 of the ing on around them. They are aware A friend once told me he would men who chatted with us for a bit. you. It’s like taking a step back when Student Services Building, 353 Ferst of the impacts that their country never go to another country that My Australian friend asked them you have grown up and realize all Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0290. Questions regarding advertising billing has on world events and realize that didn’t speak his own language. He what they think of Americans and the things that your parents have should be directed to Marcus Kwok at the world works more like a system didn’t want to be bothered by the one of them responded with, “Amer- done for you to make you the per- (404) 894-9187, or RoseMary Wells at (404) 894-2830. of countries working together. It’s inconvenience of having to speak icans think too highly of themselves. son you are. like Americans are cooped up in a another language, and he didn’t want They think that they are number I can not begin to explain how Letter Submission Policy little box composing of 50 states to feel like a “foreigner” in an unfa- one with no consideration any one traveling has changed my views and The Technique welcome all letters to the and we never take a moment to miliar place. Do you know how many else.” I was embarrassed when I re- how I have been affected by it. Trav- editor and will print letters on a timely and space-available basis. Letters should be look outside of the box. intricate people, phenomenal coun- alized the truth to this statement. Is elling is such an indescribable expe- hand-delivered, mailed to Georgia Tech Campus Mail Code 0290, or e-mailed to This apathy has seeped into the tries, and wonderful cultures this this the image that we truly want to rience. I have learned to love traveling [email protected]. Letters American culture. We have been mode of thinking knocks out? And portray to people outside of the US? so much from vacations that I prom- should be addressed to Chris Baucom, Editor. All letters must be signed and must made to believe that our self-suffi- to think that someone would be so American culture is too isolated. ised myself that I would not gradu- include a campus box number or other cient economy runs well enough on narrow minded to completely block To think that we are number one in ate from Georgia Tech without valid mailing address for verification purposes. Letters should not exceed 350 its own and we don’t need to pay out the rest of the world without a world of so many other wonderful having studied abroad. Take ad- words and should be submitted by 8 a.m. attention anything else. even giving it a chance! countries is simply ignorant. I have vantage of one of Georgia Tech’s Wednesday in order to be printed in the following Friday’s issue. Any letters not You had no choice in being born This kind of thinking is typical met so many amazing people while study abroad programs. It’s at your meeting these criteria or not considered by in the US. You could have just as of American culture. Americans like travelling for whom I have much fingertips, so don’t ignore it. the Editorial Board of the Technique to be of valid intent will not be printed. Editors equally been born in Malaysia, Ken- to stay separate from others; feed- respect. They baffled me at all the Get off your butt and go travel reserves the right to edit for style, content, ya, Egypt, or any other country that ing on the redundancies that make places they had gone and things the world! Go see what is really out and length. Only one submission per stretches the globe. Why then do our lives consistent and comfort- they had seen. Their education lev- there and don’t be stuck in the closed person will be printed each term. people only think about America? able, and we continue to think our el was far more superior to my own mindedness that is characteristic of It baffles me to think that many country is the “best” country on the and I understood and appreciated American society. 10 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique OPINIONS MORE VIEWS Letter to the Editor Do not blame Napster for illegal useage Register bicyclies with Tech Personally, I’m a little concerned the music industry for the inven- net, and every case I’ve heard about over how far this Napster court case tion, despite the piracy that occurs. has found the network providers police to protect from theives has gone. Napster, in its essence, is And what about other things you free from any liability. no different than a tape deck. Using can use to do harm? You can use a In a way, I think the music in- During the first week of classes cle back. I urge the many Tech a tape deck, I can copy my best butter knife to kill someone, but dustry deserves what it’s gotten lately. I went through the always dis- students who use bicycles to reg- friend’s band’s performance and share butter knives are still quite legal. When CDs first came out, the prom- couraging experience of having ister it with the campus police it with a friend, all perfectly legally. So why should we hold Napster ise was made that in a few years my bicycle stolen. I was fairly and to use u-bolts. I also recom- I can do the same thing with Nap- responsible for creating a system that they’d be far cheaper than tapes. annoyed by the experience espe- mend reporting any stolen bicy- ster, only with more friends and less allows people to engage in some- That is true, it costs less to make a cially since I had just registered cles to the campus police, you hassle. Napster is nothing but a de- thing illegal? Sure, the inventors of CD than a tape, but prices sure my bike with the campus police. never know, it might just get vice that enables us to accomplish Napster knew that by making it haven’t fallen. The music industry I reported the theft without much recovered. In related news, a num- something. Just because you are able easier to illegally share MP3s that also fails to acknowledge some rep- hope of ever seeing my bicycle ber of other bikes were recov- to use it to participate in illegal ac- their service would make a lot of utable studies that show sharing again. Much to my surprise, how- ered at the same time is mine. If tivities does not make the device money; but don’t you think that MP3s actually promotes CD pur- ever, I recently received a phone you have had a bicycle stolen responsible. the inventor of the CD-ROM or chases. call from the campus police that recently, you might want to call Tape decks have allowed mil- tape recorder might have had simi- If we hold hold Napster respon- it had been found by the Atlanta Detective Sutton of the Atlanta lions of people to copy CD’s and lar thoughts? sible for being a tool through which police and was instructed to call Police at (404) 853-4478 ext. tapes illegally for years, but you don’t Now the music industry wants illegal actions can occur, then we a detective on the Atlanta police 5576 see if your bike is among see any court cases going after Sony, to hold others responsible, such as might as well outlaw tape decks, force for the details of what I had those that have been recovered. JVC, or other manufacturers. And Georgia Tech, for allowing Nap- VCRs, and butter knives too. to do. I had to go to a hearing what about CD-ROMs, which al- ster traffic to flow through their and when the legal proceedings Griffin Reid low you to record without any loss network. This has already been tried Todd Miller are complete I will get my bicy- [email protected] in quality? No one has been sued by with pornography over the Inter- [email protected]
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Move for more discussion of faith Balance computer with real life You would be surprised to hear mate and discourages efforts to dis- place confidence in certain unprov- the frankness with which vice pres- cuss and compare beliefs? Doesn’t en and unprovable assumptions Computers causing social something better comes along idential candidate Joe Lieberman he know that faith is a subject to be about the nature of reality—even if problems? Normally I would not (especially women, considering speaks about the matter of faith from reserved for private life—if voiced those views are not ostensibly “reli- be the one to harp about such that they are in short supply his current position in the national at all? gious.” Science, let us not forget, is matters other than nag once in a around here) and is ignored be- spotlight. Hopeful that his election The answer to each of these ques- also a faith that rests on indemon- while to some of the serious tech cause the computer is still func- to office will make citizens “more tions is simply “No.” Contrary to strable assumptions. Since our pre- heads I know to see the world tional. The problem with this is free to talk about their faith,” Lie- being disillusioned, Lieberman in suppositions influence all our instead of quietly rotting away that if you do it long enough you berman even claimed that “there fact has his finger right on the pulse subsequent thinking, we should cer- behind a computer screen. After will find it difficult to thrive in must be a place for faith in Ameri- of America. His contemplation of tainly count them worthy of discus- reading about the computer de- the outside world. ca’s public life.” our culture and history—not his sion. pendency article in the Tech- In all of this the hard part of Is the senator beguiled with a ignorance of them—has informed I do not claim that Lieberman’s nique, I though I would finally hiding from the world comes wanna-be Moses syndrome, attempt- his invitation to a public discussion personal religious view is correct, put in my full two cents worth when you do decide to “rejoin ing to lead his nation to the prom- of faith. but I do affirm that he is wise in on the matter. Being a former the living”, mainly because it takes ised land of religious living? Didn’t It is precisely the individualiza- calling for us to join in a more pub- CS major, I know that it is very time to get familiar with things the Anti-Defamation League’s warn- tion of belief and the privatization lic discussion of faith. So let us talk possible to spend countless hours and know how to handle them ing to cease the extensive “expres- of all matters of faith that has driven about our faith in God, Brahma, in front of the computer trying (quite a while for some of us). sions of faith” bring Lieberman back us to become “the modern nomads,” naturalism, Marxism, ecofeminism, to beat deadlines for projects, Get too impatient in this en- to reality? as the [Utne Reader] recently dubbed or whatever. But let’s at least talk. etc. I also understand how some- deavor and it will be like doing 0 Furthermore, isn’t this old man members of our generation. With- And if no one else cares to listen one could spend countless hours to 60 in under a second; its not out of touch with America’s con- out dialogue on the faith that in- to your notions of faith, don’t hesi- doing nothing more than wear- pleasant and usually causes a lot temporary spirit—nowhere more forms our thinking and living, we tate to call me. ing out a keyboard and mouse of trouble for all involved. Also prominently endorsed than on uni- will remain directionless citizens in playing games. The question be- temptation is always a heartbeat versity campuses like ours—which a republic without purpose. Neil Arner comes when does it go too far? behind waiting to show itself, accepts all ideas as equally legiti- We all live by faith—that is, we [email protected] The answer is simple, when you especially when you crash. So do not have an identity outside keep in mind that some things The first paragraph of our course beliefs of those who discount the the computer and/or being a stu- will always be around, but there dent at Tech. It is one thing to is no pause feature on life. Music from page 9 catalog uses phrases such as “well pursuit of musicianship as a waste balanced college education” and “rich of time, but I can encourage my play around with the computer musicians and teachers in the Mu- professional and personal lives.” peers to take up a banner that will from time to time. However it is George Olney sic Department, the seeming apa- Apparently, Tech provides “one of not stifle their passions, whatever something else all together when [email protected] thy of administration and students the best educational experiences avail- they might be. The lessons I learned alike casts a dark shadow over my able anywhere in the world,” and from music have been invaluable to pursuit of musical challenge and “what makes a Georgia Tech edu- me, and I wish that everyone could viding a “comprehensive college behind its mission, the administra- enrichment. My passion for music, cation uniquely valuable is the com- have such enriching experiences. experience.” Future and continued tion and students will do what is which I would love to follow unfet- prehensive college experience that If Tech continues to refuse fund- support of the Music Department necessary to support enrichment tered, feels tainted by the lack of comes with it.” The course catalog ing and support to such programs, could even create a truly “well bal- programs. Without such opportu- resources and support from those wants students to know that, as well the Institute is effectively under- anced college education.” nities, we are not well-rounded, Tech outside of the Department. I fear as helping them all become “highly mining its own mission of graduat- Tech is no stranger to excellence; is not uniquely valuable, and every that these years, which could be marketable professionals,” Tech will ing capable, excellent, “well-rounded I have seen that this school has a student in this school is being cheated marked by challenges musical as well also mold them into “well rounded human beings.” Immediate fund- superb ability to excel when and of what could truly be one of the as academic, are being squandered human beings.” ing for the Chorale’s church would where it desires. If Tech truly de- best educational experiences avail- in mediocrity. I cannot change the attitudes and be one step in the direction of pro- sires to achieve excellence and stand able anywhere in the world.
I don’t normally dress like this in the Nique office... I’m going to a party CAMPUSpage 13 LIFE Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 13 A million bucks Ramblin’ Rep Tech students joined other students in Zach Procter attempts to become the CAMPUS LIFE trying out for a chance to meet Regis first student to represent students in the and win a million dollars. Page 17 Georgia State Legislature. Page 15 Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 Buckhead bus brings bar-hoppers to and from campus By Julia Barke munity coalition to reduce high whole thing was a myth. How- Feel better! risk drinking,” vote to support ever, there were fliers being passed the concept. around campus at the beginning For more than a month now, A short time later, a notice of the semester. the Chili Pepper nightclub in was sent out to a number of e- Matt Mason, one of last year’s Buckhead has (allegedly) been mail lists, and posted at candidates for SGA president, running a bus to Georgia Tech walksideways.com, stating that used the idea as part of his cam- on Friday nights to pick up stu- Dean DiSabitino supported the paign platform. He had origi- dents and take them back down idea—without mentioning the nally planned to ask Georgia Tech to the club. conditions. to sponsor the bus, but then found The taxi service started when She had also made it clear to out that the Chili Pepper would a group of students prepared a the students that she did not support it. proposal about the idea, hoping support drink specials, stating “We found out that we could to gain the endorsement of Dean that “drink specials are one of get them to pay for it and just Gail DiSabitino. the biggest factors in promoting get students to pay a nominal While it seems like a good binge drinking.” The notice that fee to use it,” said Mason. When way to prevent drinking and driv- was sent out listed a number of he sought support from the ad- ing, there is some concern that drink specials just above the er- ministration, however, he met it could encourage excessive roneous endorsement. some resistance. “Students are drinking among students who There is some question, how- going to do what they want to no longer have to worry about ever, of whether the bus is actu- do…The administration has how they will get home. ally running. John Jewell, a been slow to recognize the value Dean DiSabitino expressed photographer for the Technique, of providing free transportation this concern to the students, and recently tried to catch the bus in to our students.” stipulated that her endorsement order to take some pictures. “We The pick-up point is at the would be based on two condi- got there [the pick-up point] corner of Fourth Street and Tech- tions. First, that the club prac- around 10:30. We waited till wood Drive. As public proper- tice “Responsible Beverage about 12, then got a ride with a ty, it is not under Georgia Tech Service,” a program that edu- pizza guy!” jurisdiction, so the Dean’s Of- cates drinking establishments in The club itself has failed to fice, GT SMART, or the Police the prevention of underage and return phone calls about the is- Department can give their en- Photo by Jon Jeull / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS excessive drinking. sue. When Jewell called the Sting- dorsements or withhold them, Recently a night club has been running a bus service to and from to the Buckhead Second, that GT SMART, er service asking for information, but it’s up to the students to Bar District. Above is a group of students enjoying their evening in Buckhead. “Georgia Tech’s campus/com- they reportedly told him that behave responsibly and safely.
The Art of the Road Trip Feature Photo Airport Fun Day By Kim Holton the same games that you do, or Rocks the CL section find some,” he said. “Secondly, plan trips where Just like stealing the “T”, you can see more than one game George P. Burdell, and “To Hell at a time. In the case of the Clem- with Georgia”, road tripping is son and Georgia football games a long-standing Tech tradition. this year, we play volleyball at However, road trips require each of the schools the night more than jumping into a vehi- before we play them in foot- cle and heading off for the game. ball.” Road trips require time, plan- “Another hint is to leave ear- ning, and a lot of spirit. ly and pick a hotel room before Who better to know about going to the game. This will al- road trips than the guru him- low you to not worry about find- self: John Rafferty. Rafferty of- ing a hotel at midnight after a fered the following advice as a late game,” Rafferty said. “Bring formula for a successful road trip. some food for the road, and al- “First off, a good road trip ways go to Outback Steakhouse. needs friends. Either find some of your own that want to watch See Road Trip, page 20 WST community flourishes By Julia Trapold live there now are all sophomores. Campus Life Assistant Editor “The WST learning commu- nity aims to provide an environ- This year a floor in Hopkins ment that is both academic and is not just a place to live — it is a social to enhance the quality of place to bond with peers and campus life,” said Dr. Fox. “The receive guidance from faculty. main purpose is to support the It is the Women, Science, and instruction and development of Technology (WST) Learning Georgia Tech students through Community. partnerships in an academic com- “This is an innovative ven- munity.” ture that is sponsored by the Aside from the housing as- Center for the Study of Wom- pect of the community, the res- en, Science, and Technology, and idents are invited to attend the Department of Housing,” lectures, workshops, and infor- said co-director of the WST mal discussions focusing on pro- Center, Dr. Mary Frank Fox, fessional and personal issues who is also a professor of sociol- significant for women entering ogy in the school of History, science and technology fields. Technology, and Society. “The lectures and programs The community on the sec- aren’t boring where you just sit ond floor of Hopkins on East there and listen to someone talk,” Campus consists of eight female said Adrienne Hairston, a resi- students. dent. Photos by Alisa Hawkins / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Although the community is “They are about how you can Yellow Jacket Flying Club held an open house this weekend for nearly forty students, staff, faculty, and alumni. open to female students of all Attendees learned about the club’s planes [above] and got a free flight to see Tech from the air [below]. ages and majors, the eight that See WST, page 14 14 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique CAMPUS LIFE
Along with visits from faculty, WST from page 13 the residents have many other re- sources open to them. There is a use experiences and resources.” mentoring program where each stu- The idea of the community be- dent is paired with a faculty mem- gan a year ago when Carol Colatrel- ber, and they meet two to four times la, co-director of WST and an each month. A regular activity is associate professor in the school of Lunch with Busy Persons, where Literature, Communication, and students can have lunch with a fac- Culture, took the lead in develop- ulty member or professor. Another ing the project with the help of the regular programs is Enhancing Suc- Department of Housing. cess at GT, which is a series of short “She conducted a survey of all presentations that lead to informal female students to get a sense of the discussion among the students. All students’ interests and needs, and activities are open to the entire cam- also the direction in which this learn- pus. ing community would go to best There is also an office on the serve the development of Georgia floor where three graduate students, Tech students,” said Dr. Fox. Kristin Adkins, Karen Ellis, and Leigh After the development of the idea, Gaston, hold office hours for the Chris Breeden, East Campus Com- residents. munity Director, recruited students. “The grad students are great,” Adeshola Adeniyi, a resident, said, said Aisha Avery, a resident. “They’re “I met with Aisha [Avery] and she willing to help us in any way—you Photo by Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS told me about it. Then I talked to just have to ask.” Shihani Roy, Aisha Avery, Adria Miller, Adrianne Auirston, and Adeshola Adeniyi [left to right] are looking over Chris and it sounded like a good Along with the graduate students, homework. As residents in the WST housing program, they have many opportunities for growth and learning. networking opportunity because I both Fox and Colatrella play active could talk with older people in my roles in the program. “These wom- This year’s group is a pilot group, Fox said, regarding the programs there is such a small proportion of major.” en give you advice,” said Adeniyi. and Fox and Breeden plan on ex- that are open to the entire campus, women on this campus compared Now that the recruiting is over, “They’re there for us – academical- panding the program next year, hope- “They are a way to get to learn about to men. This is just something to at least for this school year, Breeden ly, emotionally, and socially. fully to Fourth Street Apartments. the community and see if it’s right bring us together so we don’t lose continues to recruit faculty mem- For Dr. Fox, this is like her dream. “Though I’m not directly in- for you.” hope.” bers to participate and obtain re- She is so excited—getting to bring volved in the WST community, this “You can’t be informed about “You get more guidance here than sources for the students. together students and faculty like is an important program to me and this until you get involved. You won’t a regular dorm,” agreed resident Adria “It is highly beneficial to bring this.” housing, and we really want to see it know how it can help you,” said Miller. faculty to them,” he said. “The re- “The students are just terrific,” be a success,” said Breeden. “We Avery. “It’s only good if you know “Even though we all knew each sources are coming to the building. said Dr. Fox. “They’re interested will use the experiences from this what it offers.” other before this, the program That shows a big commitment to and they’re interesting. They are year to make it a better program Overall, the students in the com- brought all of us closer together,” the academic side of the program as active participants.” next year.” munity feel it has been beneficial to said Adeniyi. “There has been a good well as the faculty’s commitment to The residents also benefit from The students who live in the com- them, and they hope that the com- bonding experience for us.” the students.” meeting other women on campus. munity now plan to live there next munity will grow with more adver- Shibani Roy, another resident, “We get to meet with faculty, “We have lunch with a lot of wom- year, also, and hope to recruit more tisement and positive feedback. agrees. “I feel like this is bringing deans, and a lot of women on this en,” Adeniyi said. “Just getting to students. They feel more advertise- “WST is not male bashing,” said everyone together as a communi- campus we would never have know know these women and their ac- ment will make more students in- Hairston. “It’s more trying to make ty,” she said. “It’s great. I give it a otherwise,” said Adeniyi. complishments is overwhelming.” terested. sure we don’t get stressed out since ‘thumbs up’.”
Jody and Chris are bonding under his desk. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 15
Zack Procter seeks to represent Faces at Georgia Tech Tech as a State Representative F A C E S By Becca Cutri-Kohart paign team continues to answer Unbiased reporting at its finest surveys of his opinions and pol- - Profile on Grant Jenman - icies to a variety of local interest Its easy to forget that Tech is groups. By Kim Holton Institute of Paper and Science Tech- then found himself working as the part of the real world, and we are The next step for Procter was Two stories in one week! nology (IPST) students. Deputy Press Secretary for Senator entitled to representation in the recruiting his campaign staff. He However, a Judiciary Cabinet Jim Jeffords from Vermont. state and national government. enlisted his roommates, friends, Graduate Student Body Presi- voted that Grant was indeed the After the Republican Party re- But Georgia Tech’s own INTA and members of the College Re- dent Grant Jenman offers this pearl rightful president. gained control of Congress in 1994, major and junior, Zach Procter, publicans to begin the long road of wisdom to the students of Tech: This event was one of many that there was a great need for Republi- is seeking to change that senti- to public service. “Grades matter if you want to at- led up the Los Angeles native’s elec- can Congressional Staff. ment by running for State House Procter is no stranger to po- tend Graduate School. Try every tion last spring. Grant is originally Grant began working as a legis- of Representatives. litical campaigns, and has been a new thing you can possibly do at from Manhattan Beach, a small sub- lative assistant for Bob Barr, a Geor- He is running in the 48th volunteer on the Bush (the el- least once, not just at Tech but also urb of the City of Angels. gian. This led the Georgetown district, which includes Tech, as der) and Dole presidential cam- in and around Atlanta. And above He received his undergraduate graduate to Georgia, and Atlanta in well as a good portion of down- paigns. all, always ask, ‘Why?’.” degree from Georgetown Universi- particular. Grant began law school, town and mid- But he readi- Grant came into the presidency ty, within the School of Foreign but later left to pursue other inter- town. The ly admits run- under a bit of controversy. During Service. Jenman said, “ I would lik- ests. current repre- ning for state the Graduate Presidential election en my degree to that of an Interna- He began working for BellSouth sentative for the ...there has never representative is last spring, several complaints were tional Affairs major.” and discovered that he wanted to area is Douglas been a Georgia a whole differ- filed concerning possible miscount During the summer of 1993, Dean, a Demo- ent ballgame, of votes, which had been cast by the Grant interned on Capital Hill. He See Faces, page 16 crat, who has re- Tech student as and he’s run- ceived some this district’s ning his cam- renown for his paign on a services to the representative, self-described African-Ameri- Procter hopes that “shoe-string can communi- budget,” espe- ties the 48th he can mobilize cially since he is district also in- the student vote. receiving no cludes. support from It may seem the state’s Re- crazy for a full- publican Party. time college student to be run- So far, the main thrust of ning for a state office. But Procter Procter’s publicity has been to planned on spending this year encourage students to register on the campaign trail — work- to vote in Atlanta, using their ing for the presidential campaign post office box. of Senator McCain. Since there are 20,000 mem- However, after the Super bers of the Tech community, Tuesday primaries when McCain and there has never been a Georgia dropped out of the running, Tech student as this district’s Procter reevaluated where he representative, Procter hopes that wanted to put his efforts. he can mobilize the student vote. He decided the candidate most After the October 10 dead- worthy of his energy was him- line for voter registration is over, self. To declare his candidacy, Procter plans to branch out to Photo by Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Procter had to fill out a long Grant Jenman, the Graduate Student Body President, speaks his mind during a Graduate Senate meeting. He string of paperwork. And his cam- See Procter, page 19 brings an extensive background in politics to his office, and has made preventing fee increases his priority.
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FACES from page 15 Feature Photo Buffy Premier Party attend Graduate School. J.R. Spriggle, Undergraduate Dupree College of Manage- SGA president, echoed those senti- ment’s master program caught his ments by saying, “When Grant is eye. He is now a second year gradu- passionate about something, he is ate student. not afraid to let you know it. He “My first always questions year,” Grant re- the status quo of called, “I served the system.” as a Senator and “I want my legacy to Grant on the Joint Fi- will graduate nance Commit- be no legacy….the from Tech in tee.” Grant said less the students hear May. His plans that he ran for are to move to Graduate Presi- from me the better.” Los Angeles or dent to help fight Grant Jenman London and student fees. “In Graduate Student Body work for an In- the end I’ll con- President ternet strategy sider it a victory consulting firm. if I fight fees and When asked there are no in- what legacy he Photo by Rob Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS creases,” he said. hopes to leave behind, he replied, “I Students gathered at the West Side Diner on Wednesday night for a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Season Grant describes himself as a want my legacy to be no legacy….the Premier Party. Before the show and during commercials, students were treated to prizes, trivia games and “bomb thrower”. He said, “I have less the students hear from me the free food. Here, Katie O’Connor poses with the grand prize, a full size Buffy cardboard cutout. very charged rhetoric.” better.”
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This is going to be a long long deadline. LONG long. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 17 ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’ brings out wishful students Tryouts were held for college students only at the Ritz-Carton; college students from all over the south came to try their luck at being on trivia show and we may be able to look forward to seeing a Tech student with Regis By Julia Trapold ing for a special college edition that constant busy signals, so the oppor- which the students had to finish in future. Basically, the producers were La di da, da da will air in December. tunity for an audition was appeal- 15 minutes. looking to add diversity to the show. Along with Atlanta, they were ing to most people. After everyone finished the tests, On October 20, the finalists from Last Thursday, in front of the also interviewing in Los Angeles, There were three interview ses- the pass-fail results were announced all five cities will be called and told Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Peachtree Boston, Washington, and Chica- sions on Thursday, and the first to the room. Those that passed then whether or not they made it onto Street, approximately 400 college go. 125 people in line for each session had a six-minute videotaped inter- the show. Considering they will pick students gathered early in the morn- Students from all over the south- got through the door. view. only 30 people, the odds are rather ing — when most would still be east arrived early in the morning to Once inside, everyone had to At this point, the test scores were slim. sleeping — in order to get a chance get their chance to appear on the show proof that they were college thrown out and the students were However, the students that make to appear on “Who Wants to Be a show. students, such as a tuition bill or a being judged based on their screen it onto the show get a free trip to Millionaire?”. Contestants are usually recruit- student ID. The first test was a 30- presence and personality. Students New York City from November 8 The hit game show held their ed through phone tests, but these question test, resembling the “Fast- were asked questions about their to 11. The three college shows will first in-person audition tour, recruit- often leave people frustrated due to est Finger” questions on the show, lives and what they plan to do in the air on ABC December 19 to 21. Buzz Around the Campus
Question of the week “What would you do with a million dollars?” Justin Sellers Dan Warren Tara Murphy Natalie Horan CompE Freshman CS Freshman INTA Freshman CE Senior “Take a trip around the “Blow it on hookers. “Give a lot of it away “Throw a party.” world, stopping at all Have a good time and and I’d buy a car. A Feature and photos the Third World na- then invest the rest.” Wrangler, no, a De- by David Ziskind. tions.” fender!”
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Procter from page 15 Feature Photo Hot Pepper Eating Contest the rest of the Atlanta community Procter has already given some to continue his publicity campaign. thought. He currently plans on re- As for a political platform, Procter ducing his course load to only one is still exploring different ideas. class during Winter semester while Though he leans toward the con- the House is in session. servative side, his opinions diverge Though it seems that Procter is on several issues. very driven in politics, he plans a He is certain he wants to repre- career in law enforcement or na- sent Tech students’ interests, in- tional security issues. cluding strengthening the HOPE Procter is also currently the young- scholarship program so that it will est person on the ballot, and, if elect- never be threatened. His other big ed, will be the youngest person ever concern is increasing the amount of to be a State Representative. The law enforcement in the Atlanta com- previous record holder is a Univer- munity. sity [sic] of Georgia alumni. Procter As for the rest of the many issues commented, “If I win, then we’ll that the State Legislature deals with, beat Georgia twice in November.” Procter plans to rely heavily on stu- But for now, you’ll find Procter can- dent feedback. He plans on holding vassing campus, encouraging stu- town halls on campus and speaking dents to make their vote count. to as many students as possible on a weekly basis while the legislature is For more information on the can- Photo by Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS in session. Balancing being a full- didates, visit http://www2.state.ga.us/ Andrew Tate came in second place in the jalapeno eating contest sponsored by RHA. This was just one time student and his two year term Legis/1999_00/house/gash048.htm of many Spirit Week activities that dorm residents across campus participated in this week. as a representative is something and http://www.procter.org/.
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I’m into photos this week. Ok, maybe I overdid the photos this week. But you know you like them. Its just like a picture book. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 19
Campus briefs Road Trip from page 13 There’s one in just about every city fans, food, and sports, you are very ing to Virginia Tech for the first Alpha Gamma Delta helps benefit diabetes research and it makes a good place to talk likely to get some exciting results. rainout of the season this year, we about the upcoming/just finished Whether it is getting thrown out of parked in one of the lots on campus Alpha Gamma Delta will be holding a car wash to benefit Juvenile game.” a game or watching the most excit- and started our way to the stadi- Diabetes Research and programs. It will be on Sunday, October 1, from Traveling hundreds of miles down ing play, road trips produce stories um,” he said. “Well, when we were 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Burger King on Peachtree Road just past the the long interstate brings lessons that you can tell for years to come. crossing one of the roads, we saw a Peachtree Battle Publix. Fraternity and sorority members can earn that you just can’t get within the Rafferty offered this anecdote: black convertible Miata with UGA’s philanthropy points for donations. For more information, call Alpha lecture halls of Ma Tech. “I have “At the ACC baseball tournament face on the side of it and six people Gamma Delta at (404) 892-3319, or e-mail Erin McHugh at learned most schools don’t charge in Fort Mill, SC, I saw third base- riding inside all wearing red.␣ A small [email protected]. for the non-money sports like wom- man Mark Teixeira get thrown out group of Georgia fans were so jeal- en’s basketball and volleyball,” said running from first to home. He hit ous of our victories the past two 200 Hands on Atlanta service projects on Saturday Rafferty. “In some cases, if you let a pop up to right field, and while years that they traveled all that dis- the coach know that you’re heading thinking that the outfielder caught tance just to see us lose. It made the Hands On Atlanta Day will be Saturday, October 7. Service projects up there, and he has seen you at a lot it, returned to home (to get to the rainout all the much sweeter.” will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., and afterward there will be a of games, they’ll put you on the dugout). Well, the fielder didn’t catch Sports blunders, fan bloopers, Celebration of Service Party at Centennial Olympic Park from 1 p.m. guest list and you won’t need a tick- it, but a relay in to home plate got Outback Steakhouse, friends, food, until 4 p.m. Choose from over 200 service projects around the metro et. Another important lesson is to him out.” and fun are all a part of what makes area, from beautifying our locale to preparing meals for the homeless. make sure you have a car if it’s pos- Road trips can offer a chance to road trips amazing. There’s only Volunteer as an individual or as a team. For more information, visit sible you will get thrown out of a see the downfall of old rivals. For one question left unanswered: “Why http://www.handsonatlanta.org/day or call (404) 875-8500. football game.” example, Rafferty offered this story are you still sitting here?” Hit the When you mix screaming Tech from earlier this year. “While driv- road Jack. Volleyball tournament, with prizes, coming up Delta Tau Delta will be holding their Ninth Annual Volleyball Tournament to benefit the Atlanta area Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, October 7, beginning at 10 a.m. The entrance fee is $40 per team, and there are four players per team. First place receives a cash prize, and there are other prizes for the runners-up. For a registration form or more information, call Delta Tau Delta at (404) 892-8007, or e-mail Sean Harrington at gte141q@prism. gatech.edu. Teams may enter up to and including the day of the tournament. ODK leadership society applications due today Omicron Delta Kappa is recruiting new members. The require- ments for membership are junior or senior status, GPA in the top 35% of your class, and significant involvement at Georgia Tech. An appli- cant social will be held on Thursday, September 28, from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., in the Student Center Room 301. Applications are due by Friday, September 29. The application is online at http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/odk/membership.html. For further information, e-mail James Stovall at [email protected] AASU and TI sponsor resume writing workshop The African American Student Union and Texas Instruments is sponsoring a resume workshop on Tuesday, October 10, at 11 a.m. in the Student Center Theater. Admission is three copies of your resume, and food will be served. Photo by Missy Shields / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Send briefs to [email protected]. Sporting event road trips are a longstanding Tech tradition. By keeping in mind a few tips and some common sense—and bringing along a few of your favorite friends—road trips can make memories that lasts a lifetime. Get your TECHNIQUE headlines on WREK (radio) (listen to) TECH TALK Thursdays at 6:00 • FM 91.1
It was a WHOLE makeout session. I’m sure we got better things than that. His tongue is in her stomach now. We have SO many Georgia prudes around here. ENTERTAINMENTpage 21 Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 21
Björk crosses the gulf Here she is, Miss Illinois ENTERTAINMENT An artist who can successfully jump Minnie Driver takes a turn as a beauty from music to movies is rare, but Björk queen who finds what really matters in Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 has truly done it in style. Page 23 life in her quest for the crown. Page 27 ‘Remember the Titans’ sticks to the old Disney format By Daniel Weksler beating out the decidedly Cau- which the second boy considers You will run a mile! casian Coach Yoast (Will Pat- pure torture. Another equally ton) at a time when racial tensions funny scene occurs between the MPAA Rating: PG are at a maximum. The film fol- two sides and involves a round Starring: Denzel Washington, lows the trials and tribulations of jokes about each other’s moth- Will Patton that each coach goes through in ers having sex with them the Director: Boaz Yakin their efforts to previous Studio: Walt Disney Pictures peacefully co- night. Running Time: 113 minutes exist while Though they succeed While the Rating: yy trying to build movie didn’t a winning in sticking to the have a great Remember the Titans is a per- football team. Disney standard, plot, it did fect movie if you’re looking for The play- demonstrate the basic Disney plot of some- ers on the Titans still lacks some some of the one overcoming large downfalls team come character that it strengths of to achieve greatness. However, both races— the actors fea- if you’re looking for an adven- meaning that deserved. tured. Wash- ture or action movie, this movie they also have ington does isn’t for you. trouble get- the best job Denzel Washington follows ting along with each other—but possible playing a role that could up his award-winning perfor- the coaches involve the athletes easily have been played by some- mance in The Hurricane with a in activities that end up provid- one of lesser caliber. This was decent role as Coach Boone, a ing the funny moments in the too mediocre a role for someone African-American coach who is film. who’s played in so many great By Tracy Bennett / WALT DISNEY PICTURES appointed to the head coaching One of the boys annoys an- Denzel Washington’s immense talent is somewhat squandered in his role as head position at the local football team, other by playing country music, See Titans, page 29 coach of an interracial football team in Remember the Titans, a formulaic Disney film. Hey Mr. DJ, think twice before turning up this ‘Music’ By Alan Back opening cut. It’s funky, it’s catchy, the Moon and sounds much Brain needs new spark plugs it’s almost insanely fun to groove cleaner than the tracks that come to. Still, it wears a little thin by before it. Artist: Madonna the end, as do several other cuts. It’s just about impossible to Title: Music Relying too heavily on a bag convey anything meaningful in Label: Warner Brothers of electronic tricks has always a club context, but “What It Genre: Pop been a problem for club/techno Feels Like for a Girl” gets the job Tracks: 10 artists, and Madonna falls victim done reasonably well. This one Rating: yyy to it a few times. She picks up an feels very mellow, but carries a irritating stutter and hiccup on hidden urgency that nicely com- You have to give Madonna “Impressive Instant,” then lifts plements Madonna’s reflections credit for constantly reinvent- a trick from Cher (circa “Believe”) on how young women are ex- ing herself and trying to stretch for the soupy, melancholy pected to behave in today’s world. out into new areas. On her new “Nobody’s Perfect.” The worst “Selling out is not my thing,” album Music, she continues to of the bunch is the coma-inducing she sings near the end of the explore the club/dance territory “Paradise (Not for Me),” which disc. It’s a little strange, hearing she entered with 1998’s Ray of nearly abandons any semblance this line from somebody who Light. She gets points for effort, of a beat and drags on for more has nearly two dozen gold- and but the actual product doesn’t than six minutes. platinum-selling albums and quite measure up as well. The songs that connect most singles to her credit. It’s even A good deal of the disc bears solidly are the ones that go easy stranger, considering how many a strong European dance flavor on the special effects. Listen for times the woman has changed thanks to production work by hints of Dido and Sarah her public image to keep people William Ørbit and French club McLachlan to bubble up when interested in her. Music almost performer/remixer Mirwais Ah- Madonna has little more than seems caught in that split, trying By Jean-Baptiste Mondino / WARNER BROTHERS RECORDS madzaï. That feel comes through an acoustic guitar to back her. to be different things at once Madonna has changed her image and music almost as often as other pop artists right from the start of the title Also pay attention to “Runaway and never quite succeeding at change their socks. She returns to the dance floor with the ambitious but uneven Music. track, also the first single and Lover,” which echoes Rabbit in any of them. Branagh blends music and Shakespeare in ‘Labour Lost’ By Casey Fiesler three of his friends vow to de- ployed fit in perfectly with the Lovin’ the entertainment section vote themselves to study, away story, and they mirror the emo- from war, worldly possessions, tions of the characters. MPAA Rating: PG and—most importantly—wom- When Berowne (Branagh) Starring: Kenneth Branagh, en. says “And when love speaks, the Alessandro Nivola, Alicia Their plans may be in jeop- voice of all the gods/ Make heaven Silverstone ardy, however, when visitors ar- drowsy with the harmony” he Director: Kenneth Branagh rive at the court of Naverre in continues to express himself in Studio: Miramax Films the form of the Princess of France song with “Cheek to Cheek,” Rating: yyyy (Alicia Silverstone) and three lady which begins with the line “Heav- companions. All eight become en...I’m in Heaven / and my Combining the eloquent lyr- victim to love at first sight, and heart beats so that I can hardly icism of Shakespeare and the mag- the mens’ efforts to hide their speak.” ical elegance of 1930s musicals, feelings from each other prove The players in the comedy Kenneth Branagh brings a de- both humorous and hopeless. are not professional singers and lightful adaptation of one of the The play remains in the orig- dancers, but actors. They un- Bard’s entertaining and endear- inal Shakespeare, with the ex- derwent exhaustive training in ing comedies to the big screen ception of the musical numbers. order to make the film, and the this week in Love’s Labour’s Lost. The score consists of classic songs result is impressive. Set in Europe during the pre- from ‘30s and ‘40s musicals and The acting, particularly that carious time between World War features such composers as the of Silverstone, may come off as I and World War II, this film Gershwins and Cole Porter. exaggerated and overdone, but By Laurie Sparham / MIRAMAX FILMS follows the King of Naverre Though the two genres may seem The combination of 1930s music and Shakespearan language works surprisingly (Alessandro Nivola) as he and at opposite ends, the songs em- See Labour, page 29 well in Love’s Labour Lost, Kenneth Branagh’s latest directorial (and acting) outing. 22 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT
This week on the Georgia Tech Self toys around in Nashville with ‘Gizmodgery’ Cable Network By Jonathan Purvis blend together well. Wonders why Weezer passed Atlanta Another highlight is the Prince- By Rebekah Bardwell like “Pattycake.” Mahaffey show- GTCN Correspondant Artist: Self cases the vocal range he possesses. Album: Gizmodgery The underlying drum and some- This week on Flava 101, Label: Spongebath Records kind-of-toy-keyboard really carry the Guccione (Platinum World Running Time: 42:01 song. The only song on the album Entertainment’s first signed Rating: yyyy that does not appeal to me is “Cha- rap artist) kicks it with Jama- Live Show: yyyyy meleon.” Then again, nothing can ra. He describes his new al- be perfect, and the song sounded bum Status Quo as a mix of Self never ceases to amaze me. much better live. both Southern and North- Two weeks ago at the Exit/In in The Nashville show was noth- ern hip-hop. Guccione also Nashville, Self held a CD release ing short of awe-inspiring. The open- defines the hot tracks “Right show for their latest offering, Giz- ing band was a local mariachi group. Now” and “Tricked Out” modgery. The entire album is com- The novelty wore off after a few from his upcoming album. posed of nothing songs, yet they Kara spends time hang- more than toys. were as good as ing out at Georgia Tech’s an- They range from one could ex- nual Football Fan Photo Day the Hal Leonard Self’s talent to create pect. Self finally on this week’s episode of Phat Piano Fun to the complex yet poppy came out to a Videos. Tech fans, young and Talk Whiz Kid stage filled with By Jonathan Purvis / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Matt Mahaffey belts out lyrics at a recent Self show in Nashville. The band’s old, share some of their fa- Plus, yet each songs will lead them toys—some for newest album, Gizmodgery, contains songs featuring many childrens’ toys. vorite Tech football stories, song has more to the acclaim they display, most for while Kara interviews some complexity and playing. entertaining seeing him pull a string haffey’s voice was in full form, hit- of Tech’s most talked-about depth than you deserve. Every and hold up a huge round toy to a ting everything right on. The other players and finds out what’s can shake a stick song on Giz- mic. cover they performed was the Car- in store for this year’s season. at. The show was modgery made its The album did not sound quite digan’s “Happy Meal.” I have never Flava 101 comes on Mon- not a let down either, and Self is way into the set list. Somehow they as polished live, and lost a little of its heard the original, so I have no com- days at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 quickly becoming famous for their pulled the sound off very well, though depth, yet the roughness of Self is parison, but Self’s version was great. p.m. and Thursdays at 7:00 energy-driven raw live outings. Mahaffey cheated with real guitars often what makes their live shows The opening lyrics on the al- p.m., and Phat Videos come The CD can be summed up in a few times. One of the instruments so amazing. Mahaffey is the leading bum are from a doll. She chants, on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. and one word—clever. Matt Mahaffey was a beautiful multicolored 12- contributor, writing and recording “Hello, let’s play some music, fol- 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays at pulls from many different genres year-old’s guitar; another a plastic most of Self’s songs himself. He low me.” The journey through Giz- 7:30 p.m. on GTCN’s Chan- and blends them like no other. He piece. Even Jason Rawlings’ drum wrote the entire first album by him- modgery leads you through rich love nel 21. has songs reminiscent of old R&B set was a toy, with a few real cym- self, but that addition of the band songs to all-out rock songs, each to tunes that flat out rock like “Trunk bals. Mac Burrus, the bassist, cheat- balances him out, ultimately creat- having it’s own sound and identity. GTCN governs channels 16- Fulla Amps.” Perhaps the highlight ed a little as well, but played keyboards ing a rougher but somehow better Mahaffey and gang have put to- 21 on your TV dial. For pro- of Gizmodgery is the amazing cover most of the night. Chris James re- sound. gether another amazing album. Their gramming information, visit of the Doobie Brothers’ “What a produced many of the samples that Highlights of the show were the talent to create complex yet poppy http://www.gtcn.gatech.edu. Fool Believes.” Mahaffey’s dynam- they used, but they were not as clean two covers performed. “What a Fool songs will lead them to the acclaim ic voice and the toy keyboard used or well mixed as the album. It was Believes” sounded remarkable. Ma- they deserve.
“What’s all that porcelain?” “Yard gnomes.” “They look like toilets.” “My mother has cataracts.” ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 23 Björk fans, say hello to ‘Selmasongs’ ...0 10 010101010...... Two Bits By Alan Back the leading lady loose to dance in across so clearly here that a script is Pay him or he’ll kill you and out among all the elements, almost unnecessary. You know, it’s really weird When they interviewed the and you can easily imagine some- “Scatterheart” is a departure from how the most random things pop woman who teaches the seduc- Artist: Björk body like Fatboy Slim or Moby down the other tracks; it downplays the up in conversation. I was actual- tion classes, she said the best place Title: Selmasongs in the orchestra pit. orchestral arrangements in favor of ly going to spend this issue of to meet someone is in the gro- Label: Elektra The trip-hop/Gershwin blend re- sampled polyrhythms and sounds Two Bits musing about n-di- cery store. Does anyone really Genre: Film Soundtrack surfaces three tracks later. “Why do closer to Björk’s album work than a mensional travel through Ala- know how that works? I can see Tracks: 7 I love it so much? What kind of film score. At the other extreme are bama to reach Panama City in it now: “Hi. You have tomatoes. Rating: yyyyy magic is this?” sings Björk at the the lush “Overture” and “New under five hours, but thanks to a I like tomatoes too. Clearly we’re beginning of “In the Musicals.” World,” which bring the whole en- conversation I just had, I want meant for each other.” Of course, Everybody knows about movie Drum loops, synthesizers, strings, semble into the picture—first by to talk about dating. if you’re not the produce type, stars and singers who try to cross and harps all play off each other itself, then with a drum loop as back- A really unfortunate thing that there’s that check out line clas- over into each other’s turf and end neatly to make the piece charge ahead ground for the vocals. They frame a I heard recently is that the most sic: “You pay for your groceries? up falling flat on their faces. Look at from beat one and create that mag- sterling effort from a performer who romantic place on Earth isn’t Wow! What a coincidence! I don’t Keanu Reeves or Whitney Hous- ic. The essence of her character (a may never work in films again (by romantic anymore. Yes, Paris is believe in petty theft either. Wan- ton, for example. Once in a while, factory worker who is in love with her own choice), but has certainly losing some of its sex-appeal. This na have dinner?” though, the stereotype goes straight old-style Hollywood musicals) comes made her presence known. problem has actually grown to I’m thinking there should be out the window. the point where one woman is a good book out there for ad- With three successful solo albums offering classes in the art of se- vice, because as it stands, books under her belt, Björk makes her first duction. First, I must say that I about romance fall in to two cat- (and, by her own admission, last) have the utmost respect for some- egories—those with Fabio on the feature film appearance in Lars von one with enough of an ego that cover, and those without Fabio Trier’s Dancer in the Dark, which she considers herself worthy of on the cover. If it’s a Fabio-cov- opens nationwide next week. The teaching that class. Secondly, I ered book, run fast and far. If it’s movie and its star earned high honors want to take the course. Appar- not, it’s just going to offer the at the Cannes Film Festival in May, ently, men are taught useful ways same advice to be yourself. Sure, and its soundtrack, Selmasongs, to attract women. The Two Bits confidence is a dandy thing, but deserves a few accolades of its own. man could benefit from that! I think the world really wants to Orchestrated by Los Angeles arranger While Two Bits wisdom is only know that magical phrase you Vince Mendoza, these seven tracks slightly less powerful than that should use to meet a woman in offer an odd but compelling sonic of a billion owls, women still the grocery store. I guess what picture of Hollywood past and remain as mysterious as the so- I’m going at is that the world present. lution to a Rubik’s Cube. needs a reference book, rather The brooding, beautiful “I’ve But that’s neither here nor than a cheesy how-to. Wouldn’t Seen It All” features Björk and there. What I’m musing about it be great if O’Reilly would re- Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is the dating advice that others lease Dating Normal People in a performing a duet the way it should offer. Have you ever noticed that Nutshell? I know that I, like most be done—as a conversation that spins all dating advice that you find of my fellow Tech students, could off in various directions. Mendoza out there just rehashes the same greatly benefit from that one. adds strings and winds behind the story over and over? No matter Oh well. Until that great ref- two singers for the perfect touch of what, people consistently offer erence book comes along, I guess melancholy. the same dating advice—just be people will just have to do things Dancer costar Catherine De- yourself. Maybe I just run in re- the hard way and be charming. neuve contributes guest vocals to ally enlightened circles, but that What an ordeal! As for me, I’m “Cvalda.” Her fluid, assured tone advice seems about as novel as if still looking for Ms. Right in the provides a nice contrast to the raw, I took out a press release saying frozen foods. If she doesn’t eat guttural edge of Björk’s voice on that I just found out about elec- ice cream, she’s not for me. Un- this cut, which stitches construc- tricity. Come on people...that til next time, I am the Two Bits tion noises together into a fairly By Mert Atlas and Marcus Piggott / ELEKTRA ENTERTAINMENT qualifies pretty strongly under Man, and I’ll be there with the coherent backbeat. Throw in plen- Björk has already been honored for her acting work in the upcoming feature the category of duh. rocky road. ty of big-band horn riffs and turn Dancer in the Dark. Only time will tell if her soundtrack might pull in an Oscar.
Looks like I got the gold. Ha ha ha. 24 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Crossword Circle-ympics DOWN 1. Take out, to an editor The more we get 2gether... 12345 678 91011 2. Company that’s always calling 3. Naked 12 13 14 15 By Kit FitzSimons one week? There’s a Battle of the 4. & Waiting patiently to go to print Boy Bands in seven days! The five 5. General of Chinese Chicken 16 17 18 necessary members are the tough 6. 13 ACROSS, as an 34 DOWN There are those people who en- guy (Alex Solowitz), the shy/sensi- 19 20 21 (abbr) joy listening to “boy bands.” There tive one (Noah Bastian), the little 7. Author Roald 22 23 24 are those who would rather sit on a guy (Michael Cuccione), the older 8. Was rude while talking, perhaps hot stove than listen to the “sissy brother type (Kevin Furley), and 9. Turner of “Madame X” 25 26 27 28 29 30 music” those boy bands play. How- the heartthrob (Evan Farmer). The 10. What 27 DOWN is on ever, both groups have one thing in movie then dips into MTV’s fic- 31 32 33 34 35 11. Paramedics (abbr) common: they both go for the mu- tional version of the plot of the ABC 14. “______just crazy?” (3 wds) 36 37 38 39 sic of 2gether. show “Making the Band.” The only 17. Truth 2gether is a boy band like ‘N difference is that everything about 18. “______trouble.” (2 wds) 40 41 42 43 Sync and the Backstreet Boys, yet 2gether’s problems is turned fun- 22. You can jam it or get jam from it not in the traditional sense. The ny. When arguing about the band’s 44 45 23. Famous hallucinogen (abbr) first difference is that while the 5- name, the shy one (whose dream is 24. Attempt 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 member group does use the same to someday buy a SeaDoo) points 25. Number of things (abbr) styles as their predecessors, 2gether out that the five members in the 26. Roi’s law 53 54 55 56 throws in an extra element—come- band warrant the name 5gether. That 27. Real estate word dy. Their second CD, 2gether Again, idea didn’t last long. 57 58 59 28. Clip’s contents came out recently along with their The entire point of 2gether is to 29. Aztec temple, today 60 61 62 hit single, “The Hardest Part of parody boy bands, which have cer- 30. She married your Pops Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your tain characteristics that are easy to 34. Non-profit grp. Stuff,” which illustrates the group’s take one step further. ‘N Sync might By Kit FitzSimons 32. Wholely, to Jose 35. Narcolepsy cause, perhaps (abbr) sense of humor. sing about love, but 2gether covers Be a ring Down On You 33. Mythological ornithological sight 37. AKA dalton (abbr) The second difference between the bases, a different one in each 36. “Shop _____ you…” 38. Sober 2gether and most other boy bands song. They’re touted as what boy ACROSS 37. French friend 39. Get to come back on Jeopardy today is that 2gether is not a real bands are like in their down time. 1. Politely use a napkin on (2 wds) 38. Fairy tale shorty 41. Slushy with a polar spokesbear band. How can this be, you ask? 2gether pulls the traditional boy 6. Ore-_____ 40. 54 DOWN’s reasons for taking 42. Not together 2gether is actually the by-prod- band topics—like fitting in and 9. English Market? (abbr) up baseball? (2 wds) 43. College course abbr. for musi- uct of a made-for-MTV movie that breaking up—and tweaks them 12. Bob of breakfast fame 44. Computer’s brain cal movement has stretched beyond “one-time play” slightly to change the focus com- 13. Summit-holding grp. 45. Author Rand 46. Popular papal name mode. The group now has two CDs pletely. This slight twist results in 15. Goal 46. Request 47. XIX x III out as well as a weekly show on lyrics like: “I’m a regular guy/Just 16. 54 DOWN’s head? (4 wds) 48. Magneto portrayer 48. Prince of “Rinkitink in Oz” MTV. (For those who complain like Dawson’s Creek/A regular guy/ 19. Organic chemistry suffix 50. Believer suffix 49. The base of all cultures? that MTV airs more shows than Just don’t call me a geek/But some- 20. Every one 53. Alias for 54 DOWN’s final prod- 50. Rapper-gone-actor (2 wds) music lately, this is an ideal mix, as times I remember/What got me here/ 21. “Walk like ______” (2 wds) uct? (3 wds) 51. ______-Q 2gether performs at least one song It was fightin’ and cussin’/(Back off, 22. “Waterfalls” group 57. License violation (abbr) 52. Russian office of yesteryear an episode.) I’m in a boy band).” 24. “I didn’t need to hear that!” 58. Roman hamper find 53. Fen-Phen banner (abbr) The movie’s premise is that a Even better is “I want you to (abbr) 59. Talk show host Gibbons 54. Board in charge of this cross- man in the music business comes know/That you hit me too low/ 25. 54 DOWN’s added pentagram? 60. “______was saying…” (2 wds) word? (abbr) up with the perfect recipe for a boy And that I can barely breathe./If I (2 wds) 61. Auto 55. Those guys, in Nice band. He proceeds to collect four told you/That I’m bleeding inside/ 31. Spoken like a true bovine 62. Pan, for one 56. SAT prep text writers (abbr) young men (and one old, decrepit, Would you let me get off my knees?/ For answers, turn to page 26. Still enjoying the crossword puzzles—a new feature in the Technique this year? If so, please balding thirty-year-old—gasp!) to let us know! Email [email protected] with comments, complaints, suggestions...or anything else! form the band in a week. Why only See 2gether, page 29
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“22 months is like, a generation. You could have had 2 kids by now.” ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 25
Same old formula, ‘Beautiful’ results Go forth now and be deafened... By Sarah Graybeal (Minnie Driver) pre-teen bedroom otage later, Mona’s life is really look- Shocked and amazed tells you everything you need to ing up—until she accidentally be- COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) 10/5—Sloppy Meat Eaters, Crossbreed know. Frilly dresses hang on the comes pregnant. As the rules clearly (404) 874-1993 10/6—BT, Hooverphonic MPAA Rating: PG-13 back of the door, ribbons clutter state, “mothers and legal guardians 9/29—Kevin Lawson, Blacklight Web site: www.masq.com Starring: Minnie Driver, Hallie Kate the nightstand, and inspirational are not eligible” for competiton. Posterboys, The Pleasantdales Eisenberg, Joey Lauren Adams notes-to-self adorn the mirror. This Here the film zips forward seven 9/30—Robert Bradley’s Blackwater ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) Director: Sally Field is one fiercly determined girl, dead- years, and Mona has been crowned Surprise, Buffalo Nickel (404) 233-7699 Studio: Destination Films set on becoming Miss America Miss Miss Illinois! This is wonderful news 10/4—Young Dubliners, The Charms 10/2—Wallflowers Running Time: 112 minutes one day. to Ruby, but rather boring as far as 10/5—Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks Web site: www.consopro.com/roxy.htm Rating: yyy Unfortunately, her problems are Ruby’s daughter Vanessa (Hallie Kate 10/6—Gran Torino numerous. Her mother is unbear- Eisenberg) is concerned. Much more Web site: www.consopro.com/cottonclub.htm SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1582 Piedmont Ave.) (404) 875-1522 Minnie Driver as a beauty queen? able, to say the least, and the real interesting, however, is the fact that DARK HORSE TAVERN 9/29—David Ryan Harris and John Hallie Kate Eisenberg (a.k.a. Pepsi Mr. Hibbard has been replaced by Vanessa looks amazingly like Mona. (816 N. Highland Ave.) Mayer, Will Kimbrough Girl) as an endearing and non-an- mom’s overbearing and alcoholic As Miss Illinois, Mona advances (404) 873-3607 9/30—Five Way Friday, Garrison Field noying character? A plot (child with boyfriend. Unpopular at school and to the national Miss America Miss 9/29—Cool for August, Crave, Friends of 10/1—Luvjoi negligant parents dreams of a better left to fend for herself most of the competition. This is it—the single the Family 10/2—Soundtrack Mind, Iris, Amy Palys life and stops at next to nothing to time, Mona nonetheless manages thing she’s been working towards 9/30—Supafuzz, Appleseed, Butter 10/3—Megaphone Man succeed) that’s been used countless to bring in an income steady enough her entire life. 10/4—Paine’s Promise, Devine Engine, 10/4—Kevn Kinney, Kitty Snyder times before? Sally Field directing? to support beauty pageant entry fees. As the competition intensifies, Plastic Matt 10/5—Tom’s House, Patrick Smith Band The entire idea behind Beautiful, If her competition clothes weren’t speculation involving Mona’s sus- 10/5—Weep, Remi, Jumbowood 10/6—Tender Idols, Lotustarr, Something 5 which opens in theaters today, sound- so hideous, she might actually have pected motherhood increases. To 10/6—Loud American Tourists, S.M.O., Web site: smithsoldebar.citysearch.com 10 Til 4 ed doubtful. Fortunately, the film a chance of winning! make matters worse, outside cir- STAR BAR (437 Moreland Ave.) avoids the standard chick-flick pit- Enter Ruby (Joey Lauren Ad- cumstances land Ruby in jail and ECHO LOUNGE (551 Flat Shoals Ave.) (404) 681-9018 falls and delights viewers with a sur- ams), a similarly unpopular class- leave Mona on her own to care for (404) 681-3600 9/29—Countdown Quartet, Hobex prisingly heartwarming story. mate with a knack for sewing. A few Vanessa (who still doesn’t know that 9/29—Dick Delicious, El Caminos, 9/30—Woggles, Me First, Mr. One look at Mona Hibbard’s years and multiple incidents of sab- Mona is actually her mother) and Candela, Helgas Entertainment and the Pookie prepare for the upcoming competi- 9/30—Star Room Boys, Greta Lee Band Snatchers tion at the same time. 10/4—Marshall Crenshaw 10/4—Moto-Litas, Kickstand, Model Despite all the confusion, things 10/6—Elliot, Fancy, Jazz June Citizen do work out in unexpected and com- Web site: www.echostatic.com/echolounge Web site: www.cloun.com/starbar.html ical ways in the end, just as in any EDDIE’S ATTIC (515-B N. McDonough St.) TABERNACLE (152 Luckie St.) other feel-good movie. Driver, (404) 377-4976 (404) 659-9022 though her appearance doesn’t match 9/29—Halcyon, Michelle Penn 10/1—Maceo Parker, Freak the Jones the stereotype of a beauty queen, 9/30—Diane Durrett, Jennifer Daniels, A 10/5—Wine Rave Atlanta gives a decent performance. Her char- Few Degrees Web site: www.tabernaclemusic.com acter morphs from an insincere, su- 10/1—Dappled Grays, Hot Club of perficial, and all-around unlikable Atlanta VARIETY PLAYHOUSE contestant into a confidant and self- 10/3—Emily Boyd, Bill Boutwell, Blue (1099 Euclid Ave.) assured woman who finally realizes Necklace (404) 521-1786 that family is more important than 10/4—Bill Boutwell 9/29—The Original P 10/5—Michael Tolcher, Jodie Manross 10/3 and 10/4—Leftover Salmon, Robert tiaras. Adams is humble and sweet 10/6—Michelle Malone, Karyn Malone Earl Keen as best friend Ruby, and Eisenberg Web site: www.eddiesattic.com 10/5—Fourplay is anything but Pepsi Girl—which 10/6—Sonny Rollins is a good thing—as Vanessa. MASQUERADE (695 North Ave.) Web site: www.variety-playhouse.com Make no mistake—this is a chick- (404) 577-2007 flick, filled with big dreams, pretty 9/29—Falling Up, Monochrome, Check out the Tourdates Web site dresses, enormous amounts of hair- Star Yard, I.P.S. (www.tourdates.comwww.tourdates.com) to find out where your spray, and plenty of tear-jerking mo- 9/30—Belmont Playboys, The Confidentials favorite bands will be performing next. For ments. It won’t win any awards, 10/1—D.R.I., Eight Bucks Experiment, show schedules at other venues around At- Adolf and the Piss Artists, The By Suzanne Hoover / DESTINATION FILMS but if you’re looking for a quirky lanta, flip to the 99X Sound Menue in this Breakaways Hallie Kate Eisenberg escapes the confines of Pepsi for an endearing turn film that defies expectations, Beau- week’s Creative Laofing. as Minnie Driver’s daughter in the new film Beautiful, directed by Sally Field. tiful just might be the film for you.
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who wants to help me fill my psa this week? no takers. hmm. that means it’s all up to me, baby! so chris young (I have to mention him again because he seemed to like it—or not—last week) is all excited because his couch comes in today. everyone go sit on it. this is the 3rd week in a row that I’ve had too many stories! too many stories is a good thing though. rob is to consensus as jody is to sliver boxes. how’s that for an analogy? I had a test wednesday in dr. kamat’s class. if you’re reading this dr. kamat, please give me an A. please? allrighty then. I have so much to do. but this weekend I am escaping to the beautiful fantabulous wonderific very cool state of north carolina. I love good ol’ nc. “in my mind I’m gone to carolina, can’t you feel the sunshine, can’t you just feel the moonshine...” it’s my home, even if I’ll be needing a weekend to relax from my weekend. next week, I need to fill out my degree petition. I never thought I’d see the day...
Someone, who shall remain nameless, thinks that “dating” means sticking your tongue down someone’s throat. 26 • Friday, September 29, 2000 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT
let may be disappointed. Though song, a nice sentimental-sounding Labour from page 21 Love’s Labour’s Lost remains as bril- 2gether from page 27 ditty that gets you swaying, is called Titans from page 21 liantly conceived as Hamlet, it is a “Rub One Out.” Don’t ask. this style mirrors both the Shakes- light, appealing look at the play rather Right where it counts/That’s where Possibly the most surprising as- movies, and it is unfortunate to see pearean comedies and the acting of than a direct adaptation. Though it you hit me/Right where it counts/ pect of the band 2gether is their Washington’s talent is stifled. the ‘30s and is well suited for the remains in the original verse, nearly I’m on my knees/Right where it amazing popularity. In fact, 2geth- Patton does a suitable job as a film. two-thirds of the play is cut out and counts/Stop kicking me *please*/ er has made such a huge impact that supporting actor, but the football In a change from the norm, a newsreel tacked onto the end of Right where it counts!” True boy their single of “The Hardest Part of players are the true highlight of the Branagh does not the film suggests a bands would have kept that last one Breaking Up” is outselling ‘N Sync’s movie. Neil Ghant’s Glascoe and play the main char- happier ending down to, “You hurt me, baby, when “It’s Gonna Be Me” by more than Ryan Gosling’s Boseley pair up to acter, yet he still Branagh brings than that of the you dumped me.” 2gether goes ahead 10,000 units. Even more exciting/ provide two of the brighter charac- manages to steal the original. and says where they got hurt. embarrassing for the group is that ters in the film. spotlight with a bril- new life to both This was a risky There is an enormous amount 2gether Again placed at number 26 This movie could have risen far liant portrayal of a Shakespeare and film to make, as it of humorous material thrown in, on this past week’s Billboard album above the normal Disney movie, character that argu- had the potential even if that material sometimes en- chart. The only reason that the Bill- but the studio decided in the end to ably has the most musicals. of ruining both the ters the gray zone. “Before We Say board placement could be consid- stick with their tired and overused depth of any in the Shakespeare and Goodbye” starts out sounding like ered a setback for the band is that it formula. Though they succeed in play. the musical. How- a boy band hymn, but the chorus makes them into what they have sticking to the standard, Remember Though this film’s concept would ever, Branagh pulls it off with piz- says “Before we go our separate ways/ been making fun of. Even that is a the Titans still lacks some character certainly not fit with most of Shakes- zazz. Let’s find out why/Before we say small price to pay since I am almost that it deserved. The greatest achieve- peare’s plays, this particular come- He breathes new life into both goodbye./We’ve been down that road positive that no other boy band would ment of this movie is that it can be dy is not one of his deeper art forms, and they complement rath- before/And we’ve always made it write a song called “Calculus” and used to teach younger kids and teen- works—rather, it is entertaining, er than cancel out each other. This through/But in case we break up…/ make it work. agers about the tensions between romantic and uncynical, as are the bold idea was imaginative—and an Can I still have sex with you?” Watch 2gether Tuesday nights the races of years past that they are musicals of the ‘30s. ultimate success—with the poten- You think that’s bad? It’s no- at 10:30 PM on MTV, or wait a still learning about in history today. Movie-goers expecting an in- tial to make two wonderful genres where near what 2gether’s fictional couple of weeks and you can proba- depth adaptation of the play as in accessible to a new generation of competition, another band called bly watch the re-airings of the mov- Did you know portions of Remem- Branagh’s 1996 four-hour long Ham- movie-goers. Whoa!, sings about. Their major ie two or three times first. ber the Titans were shot in Atlanta?
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that. Only recently have they gotten to a Cross country women take first, men fourth Tennis from page 33 point where they can come to practice without being sore from weights as we at season opening Georgia State Invitational Mysti Morris. The team is already doing really broke their bodies down, and they well as Koon won the Flight C Champi- are just beginning to build back up. We By Matt Gray in the top 15 were Elizabeth Bulat, year and following it up with a onship in the Georgia Tech Invitational also have stressed footwork, keeping the Has grey matter? who finished at 11 in 19:59, solid third place finish. While last weekend over teammate Ozolins. footwork consistent throughout a three and Ashley Espy, who earned they did well enough with 91 Roberson won the Flight B crown. hour match. That takes conditioning. If On Saturday, Georgia Tech twelfth running 20:07. Com- points and fourth place, host team Wong and Roberson won the Flight C your footwork gets bad i.e. take three sent both the men’s and wom- pleting the team were Neta Ezer Georgia State won for the day, championship together also. Unfortu- small steps towards hitting a ball instead en’s cross country teams to the finishing with 30 points. Obvi- nately, Wong lost in the semifinals of the of one or two big strides then you have to Georgia State Invitational, hop- ously, points are not highest- individual tourney to the number one compensate with your arms and that leads ing to continue the strong show- score-wins, rather the team with seed. Still, it was a nice showing. to bad shots.” ings from the first two meets of the lowest total of all of their The men’s team is headed by Coach It sounds like Thorn could step right the year. The women’s team did “The women’s team placings claims victory over the Kevin Thorn who is in his third year at in now and win a few matches. Instead, exceedingly well, finishing 4 of did exceedingly higher scores. Tech. He earned ACC Coach of the Year he will have players like Sergio Aguirre the top 15 runners and taking Junior Matt O’Brien led the honors his rookie season and has made a and Romain Coirault help lead him into first for the tournament, while well, finishing 4 of Jackets coming in at number 19 lot of steps towards taking the team back the first tourney of the year at the Clem- the men took home a respect- the top 15 runners with a time of 27:55 on the 10K, to where it was when he was a player. son Fall Classic held September 29. able fourth place. and was followed by rookie Thorne played at the same time as Shel- Coirault finished 10-9 last year while For the women, they came and taking first for Daniel Moss, who earned 32nd ton where both teamed up to lead Tech Aguirre checked in at 7-14. Roger Ander- into the meet looking to im- the tournament, by running 28:37. Also in the to ranking of number twelve nationally. son figures to improve upon his 15-5 prove upon the two third place top 50 were Jared McGehee in Only recently has Tech begun to make dual match play which garnered him ACC finishes they had earned in the while the men took 48th with a 29:22, and Billy Sim- strides back towards that level again. He Rookie of the Year honors. Anderson, of first two meets of the year. Fresh- home a respectable pson in 50th at 29:25. Round- had this to say. “Right now we are trying South Africa, was 24-8 overall. Round- man Christine Noelke was the ing out the remaining Yellow to get the freshman ready. We could ing out the squad will be Fabio Campos, top finisher for Tech, coming fourth place.” Jackets in the field were Ashton have sent them to the National Clay Jason Jeong, and David Wright. in sixth with a time of 19:35 for Manley, who came in at 70th Court Championships but why do it. Check out Tech’s men’s squad at the the 5K, followed closely by Eb- with a time of 30:26, and Jason That is the only tourney we play all year Bill Moore Tennis Center October 13- oni Crosby, who pulled in eighth earning 21 with a time of 20:47, Grier, who finished 79th at 30:39. on clay. The rest are on hardcourt. Fall is 16 at in the Georgia Tech Fall Invita- running a 19:42. and Elizabeth Greene at 22:56. The next meet is on the same nothing but preparation for the spring in tional. This is high level tennis for zero Tech finished with 28 points, Meanwhile, the men’s team course for the Georgia Intercol- my eyes. We have done a ton of condi- dollars. The women’s team next plays at narrowly defeating host Geor- hoped to continue the success legiate, Saturday, October 7 to tioning pushing the players to a level home October 20-22 in the Yellow Jack- gia State’s team total of 36. of the previous two meets, hav- gear up for the ACC champion- they have never seen, getting them out of et Invitational. Admission is free, with Tech’s other representatives ing won their first meet of the ship held at the end of October. their comfort zone. As a player, you need the student ID.
Prepare for homecoming. You will be assimilated. SPORTS Technique • Friday, September 29, 2000 • 33 Men’s and women’s tennis teams enter new era with fresh leadership By David Williams be headed by men’s coach ately by leading Tech to the Having their coach “de- Shelton definitely brings The 5-7 Raleigh, NC native Articles made from thin air Kevin Thorn and women’s second round of the NCAA fine” a game and style they experience from his own days racked up a 12-8 singles record coach Brian Shelton. Judg- tourney upsetting number 25 have been successful with all at GT. “ I had one of the best last year. Also bringing the The beginning of fall usu- ing by the work put in over Washington before falling to their life requires the players times of my life here at Tech. fire will be sophomore Jaime ally signifies Saturday after- the summer and in the the number nine UCLA. Shel- trusting the Coach. But that I push the tennis, the players Wong. Wong had an excel- noons of great college football first weeks of school, there is ton himself was a standout is what happens at the Divi- get the academics on their lent freshman year finishing especially here at the Flats no doubt the players will be player while here at Tech earn- sion I level where stuff a play- own, and then I try to create 17-3. Laura Ozolins finished where the likes of Joe Hamil- standing tall when spring rolls ing All-ACC honors all four er may have gotten away with an environment where the 15-5. Other players include ton, Shawn Jones, and Don- around. years. He also had several vic- against less competition gets player can grow as a tennis Mason Miller, Sabrino Par- nie Davis have graced First, the women’s team tories on the ATP tour in- exposed quickly in something player and as a person.” do, Charlotte Pernett, Lea Techwood Drive. But it also headed by Shelton who is in cluding ones over Andre Agassi such as an ACC match. The players themselves Miller, Kristen Robertson, and means the start of tennis sea- his second year at the reins. and Todd Martin. Shelton also had this to have excellent ability and are son which will again this year He shook things up immedi- Shelton had this to say day in the realm of construc- led by senior Bobbi Guthrie. See Tennis, page 32 about guiding the team. “ I tive criticism for the team, am stressing to the players to “Everybody out here has some- keep their thoughts on the thing to work on, else they game for the whole match. would be out on tour.” When That is not always easy to do. asked if these players are not I am really trying to get them on tour yet by age 20, can to develop their game and de- they really make the tour, Shel- velop a style of their own. ton had this to say, “ I think it Once they get that style set, I is a myth that you have to am stressing to them to play turn pro by 14 or 15. College within that game and don’t tennis can be a stepping stone try to go away from it. That to the pro ranks. It all de- means emphasizing their pends on do you have the strengths and eliminating any motivation to take your game weaknesses.” to that other level.”
“I am stressing to the players to keep their thoughts on the game for the whole match. That is not always easy to do. I am really trying to get them to develop their game and develop a style of their own.”
By Sabrina Pardo / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Brian Shelton By Sabrina Pardo / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Sophomore Jamie Wong will be a young leader for the Women’s Tennis Head Coach Consistent play across the board in the singles matches team, looking to improve on her 17-3 record of last season. should continue to be a strength for the women’s tennis team.
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started making one mistake after goal that would have upped the Jacket and capitalized with a 39-yard field In overtime, the Jackets won the NC State from page 40 another after a first half of almost lead to more than a touchdown. goal that ricocheted off the left up- coin toss and chose to play defense mistake-free football. The Jackets The Wolfpack took advantage of right and extended the Wolfpack first as all teams usually do in order was nullified by a block in the back got off on the wrong foot early as their good fortune when Philip Rivers lead to seven with the score stand- to see how many points they will penalty and later led to a missed Will Glover fumbled away Georgia avoided a sack and threw a short ing at 23-16. have to score when they are on of- field goal by NC State. Tech’s first possession in the sec- pass to Koren Robinson who took The Yellow Jackets had one last fense. Unfortunately, it didn’t take The Yellow Jackets were upbeat ond half. it all the way behind a big wall of shot at tying the game and they did very long for the Wolfpack to score going into the locker room at half- The Jackets received the ball im- blockers. NC State missed the ex- a wonderful job in accomplishing as Rivers connected with Koren time leading 13-0. The defense was mediately back however as corner- tra point so the game was now tied just that. Kelly Campbell started Robinson once again for a touch- dominating the Wolfpack. In fact, back Jonathan Cox intercepted a at 13 all. Georgia Tech once again the drive off right with a kickoff down on a fly route to take the lead the last time the Jackets had shut- tipped pass on the GT one-yard drove down the field and countered return from the goal line to mid- by seven. out an opponent at halftime was in line. The Yellow Jackets proceeded with a Manget 39-yard field goal to field. George Godsey showed the The Jackets knew they had to 1998 against New Mexico State. to give it right back to the Wolfpack end the quarter with the Yellow Jack- true poise of a champion by hang- score a TD but were stymied on The last time the Jackets had shut- as Gregory fumbled the ball where ets in the lead 16-13. ing in there under extreme pressure their first three plays. This includ- out an ACC opponent at halftime it was picked up in the end zone by NC State took their first lead of an unrelenting NC State pass ed a costly intentional grounding was in 1996 versus Duke and the NC State for their opening score. early in the fourth quarter as they rush and led the team down to the penalty, which forced the Jackets last time the Jackets had shutout an This fumble was costly as not only drove down the field on a tiring promised land with a sure and steady into a critical fourth and long first ACC opponent on the road at half- did the Wolfpack get back within Georgia Tech defense and scored grip of the two-minute offense. On down conversion attempt. As the time was in 1993 against Duke at striking distance of the Jackets but on a six-yard fade route to Koren fourth and goal with the game riding fourth down play developed, it Wallace-Wade. The only thing that it also got the Wolfpack faithful Robinson. The Georgia Tech of- on the line, Godsey found Kerry looked like Godsey was going to be was negative regarding the defense back on their feet and screaming for fense stumbled as Godsey threw his Watkins in the back corner of the crushed like a tin can but he stayed was that Jeremy Muyres, Georgia more. first interception of the year. To his end zone for the tying score. NC in the pocket stoically and lofted a Tech’s free safety, sprained his knee The Jackets tried to counter NC credit, Godsey picked himself up State tried to make a last ditch ef- catchable pass to the breaking Wat- and would be questionable for the State’s score by once again method- and made a potential touchdown fort to win the game but Georgia kins who had beaten his man. Un- remainder of the game. ically marching down the field into saving tackle that would have prob- Tech’s defense rose up to the chal- fortunately for Watkins and the Everything was going right for enemy territory. However, Manget’s ably put the game out of reach for lenge and laid Rivers on his back for Jackets, that pass found grass in- the Jackets until the second half leg wasn’t as accurate this particular the Jackets. NC State once again two of the Yellow Jackets seven sacks stead of his usually sure hands, which started. The Jackets inexplicably time as he missed a 29-yard field took advantage of a Jacket turnover during the game. effectively ended the game. 137 OOM , R BUILDING
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Six point gets a head start this week. I’m writing early so Jody can’t whine any more about where he belongs in the standings. Once again, I have decided Cheri Oteri actually a demon sent to torture all of us? Maybe the same can be said for Dennis Miller. The man is straight up annoying. I mean, who that I should be ahead of Christina. No big reason. Just because I feel like it and it’s my section, and I’ll laugh at people if I want to. After all, if Jody’s wants to need an HTS degree just to understand the commentary on Monday Night Football. Who wants an HTS degree at all? Who wants to be a picks are so great, why is he still in third? Perhaps if he spent more time making good picks and less time thinking of big words to put in my space, he’d millionaire? Me. I qualified. That thing the had downtown... I was one of the first 125 in the 2 pm mob, and answered some questions right, so if I get be ahead of things. As much as I hate having to write so much into this box, it’s a lot easier than writing actual content to fill this space. After all, stories a phone call on October 20 saying I’m going to New York, I might just have to fill the six-point box with me flipping out. Put the following Olympic have to make sense, while whatever I write in here can just be the spewings of my own brain. If you want to write for Sports, send me an e-mail at “sports” in the order of how mundane they are, starting with the least mundane: gymnastics, synchronized diving, trampoline, and basketball. It’s a [email protected] Hey, it’s probably better to read your stories than to read my ramblings. Also, if you have story ideas, I don’t, so I need shame we can’t even see the basketball. I’d rather see the “Dream Team LXVII” whipping the entire planet than a bunch of twelve year old girls crying your help. Feel free to tell me whatever you think should be in the sports section, and I might tell you to shut your hole. I also might tell you it’s a good because their dance routine didn’t work out. The old Olympic games used to be about athletic ability. Now it’s all about beauty, form, and who has the idea. I guess that’s just a risk you’ll have to take. Plus, it might be good for my ego. So I accepted a job yesterday. No chicken. Don’t get me wrong, Chick- saddest sob story that can be packaged into a 30-second preview that’s played right before they compete. Resume rant here. I just wrote the sports fil-A’s the bomb, and if you think you’d like to work at their HQ, let me know, and maybe I can give you a referral (if I haven’t already told you to shove opinion. It’s not incredible, and I know it, but I’ll get over it. The Olympics are still on TV. I wish they’d go away. I think they spend more time telling off for sending me a dumb story idea). I’m going to work with wireless devices... you know, like when the cat chews on the power cord and turns into us about these people’s lives than they actually spend showing the events. It’s like one giant e-mail forward after another—everyone has a wonderful and charcoal? Oh, I mean like cell phones and palm piltos and stuff like that... my bad. Does anyone else think Saturday Night Live sucks these days? Isn’t inspirational story. I just wish there was some way to delete them.
Mark my words. I will soon rule football forecast. Search for a conference win continues against Tarheels By Gary Bridges bles and severely sinking the Mid- slightly better 75.3 rush yards per Number 1 Stunna shipmen’s offense. game. The Tar Heels are coming off a North Carolina’s defense will be Georgia Tech Football needs to close, come from behind 20-15 win on the lookout for Tech Tailback get back on track. Two consecutive against Marshall in which they Joe Burns, who rushed for an even come-from-behind ACC losses have showed off their well-balanced of- century against NC State. stuck the team at the bottom of the fensive attack. Still, such a narrow The Jackets defense will need to conference with the likes of winless victory over such a minor opponent shutdown quarterback Ronald Cur- Wake Forest, Maryland, and Duke. speaks to their vulnerability. This ry, who leads the Heels’ well-rounded The Jackets (2-2) need to make Saturday’s game (at 3.30 at Chapel offensive attack. He has passed for the most of this Saturday’s game 862 yards this season, six touch- against North Carolina (3-1) to climb downs, and three interceptions. out of the ACC basement and back “The Yellow Jackets Curry will undoubtedly be out for into the real world. Consistent play revenge, as his Achilles injury last for four quarters and minimum turn- need to play like they year against Tech sidelined him for overs should be enough for Tech to did in their 40-13 the season. come out on top. Curry is frequently mentioned But, as two out of the last three spanking of Navy two among the ranks of the top play- games have shown, that is not al- weeks ago if they are callers in the conference, and so this ways an easy task. The Jackets blew meeting will give the defense a fine a promising 13-0 halftime lead last to succeed against opportunity to establish themselves Thursday to fall against North Caro- the Tar Heels.” as they did to N.C. State’s Philip lina State 30-23 in an overtime heart- Rivers in the first half last week. breaker. On the other end of the spec- Thanks to ESPN, Tech showed trum, Godsey has passed for 770 the country how the second half of Hill, by the way) will be well within yards, eight touchdowns and only a football game should not be played; Tech’s reach, but it will definitely one interception this season. He fumbles, interceptions, and incom- not be a pushover. will need to play well if Tech is to plete passes, oh my! Now for the match-ups: Geor- triumph. The Yellow Jackets need to play gia Tech and North Carolina both The Yellow Jackets should beat like they did in their 40-13 spank- have very strong rush defenses. Tech the North Carolina Tar Heels this ing of Navy two weeks ago if they is ranked number 14 in the nation Saturday, provided they play for all are to succeed against the Tar Heels. in run defense, allowing an average four quarters, keep focused, and ex- George Godsey threw for a career of only 78 rush yards per game. ecute at the level they are capable of. By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS high three touchdowns and the de- However, UNC ranks number 11 If they do, the Tech should have its Will Glover has shared punt return duties with Marvious Hester. In his fense clicked, recovering two fum- in the same category, averaging a first ACC win by Saturday night. seven attempts this season, Glover has averaged 9.1 yards per return.
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I’m graduating. Don’t you wish you too were graduating? Newcomer Mabry leads volleyball to first conference win By Derek Haynes In game two, the Jackets rallied Sometimes seems omnipresent back from a 14-12 deficit, thanks to a kill and a block from Townsend The women’s volleyball team took and a block from freshman Aman- a quick sweep up Tobacco Road da Hess. An ace from Mabry gave last weekend to begin their Atlantic Tech the late lead, and a hitting Coast Conference schedule against error by NC State gave Tech the the University of North Carolina 16-14 victory. Tarheels and the North Carolina Tech was in complete control of State Wolfpack with a pair of chal- the third game, jumping out of the lenging road games. gate to a 13-4 lead on two kills from Temple Transfer Ida Mabry re- Mabry, a kill from Hess, a block corded a season-high 22 kills as the from Mabry and Townsend, and Tech volleyball team(10-4, 1-1) won four Wolfpack errors. NC State was four close games against NC State(5- able to close the gap to 14-11, but 8, 0-2) to clinch their first confer- Townsend closed out the game with ence victory . After losing the opener a kill from junior Maja Pachale. in Chapel Hill against North Caro- Tech was able to overcome sev- lina, Tech came back strong defeat- en straight points from NC State in ing NC State 14-16, 16-14, 15-11, the fourth game to secure their first 15-12. Senior Teryl Townsend con- ACC victory. After trailing 9-6, stuff tributed 14 digs and junior Ky Bell, blocks from the Yellow Jacket’s who pounded a career-high 27 kills Townsend and freshman Kele Eve- in the loss at UNC, added 20 kills. land and a kill from Pachale tied the Freshman Kele Eveland, who has score at 9. After the two teams bat- won all-tournament honors twice tled back and forth to retie the game already in her young career, con- at 12, Tech won the final three points tributed 70 assists. to take the game and the match, 15- Tech’s peformance against NC 12. State was almost a complete rever- Against UNC, the Jackets were sal of their opening night fortunes one game away from a victory be- against UNC. After jumping to a 9- fore UNC won three straight to 2 lead in game one against UNC send Tech to a loss in their first and then going on to barely win the conference game. After winning the By Marques McMillan / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Marques McMillan / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS game and lose the match, Tech was first game 15-13 and dominating Freshman setter Kele Eveland has been unmatched in Junior Ky Bell leads the team offense, having notched steamrolled by NC State to an 8-1 in the second to win 15-9, UNC her contributions as a newcomer to the team this year. a team-leading 194 kills and a 4.13 per game avg. deficit before the Wolfpack screeched took advantage of four unforced er- out a close 16-14 victory in the game rors to stake an 11-7 lead in the jumping to a 6-3 lead, the Heels ran matches, with a home match with Player of Year Candidate Deanna and lost the match. The first game third game before the Tar Heels off nine straight points on Tech each member team between now Zwarich. saw NC State take advantage of the offense clicked and ran-off three kills errors to give Tech their worst game and the end of the season, as well as If the fans turn out in mass as same passing problems that plagued to take a 14-9 lead. An error by of the conference season. six more away matches before the they have been known to do on Tech in their loss to UNC, but from Mabry gave UNC the third game. Carolina used game four as a focus will turn to the post-season occasion, the twelfth man should there Tech was in control of the Carolina took game four with spring board into the final game, ACC Championships, which will factor in and help the ladies right match. commanding fashion, 15-3. After winning 15-10 as the Heels’ block- be held in mid-November in Win- the ship and propel their confer- ers controlled the net both offen- ston-Salem, North Carolina. ence record to 3-1. sively and defensively. Georgia Tech faces Virginia Fri- Consistency should play a key The weekend’s events bring the day at 7 p.m. in their first ACC role, as errors and missed opportu- “Freshman Kele Eveland, who has won all- team’s record to 10-4 overall, with Home game in O’Keefe Gymnasi- nities have cost the team. The build- tournament honors twice already in her young a conference record of 1-1 thus far. um. Virginia, coming off a victory ing blocks for greatness are present, The remainder of the regular sea- against Florida State, stands at 2-1 they just need to be lined up, and career, contributed 70 assists.” son is entirely comprised of ACC in the ACC thanks primarily to ACC success should proliferate.
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Wolfpack strikes first to claim the Sports Commentary victory in Thursday ESPN brawl Games, sports, and dancing, By Keith Kaiser the wonder of modern “sport” Reporting live from Raleigh By Rob Kischuk fashion. Scoring of some sort Sports Editor is involved. Basic physical com- A potential chance of victory slipped ponents such as running should right through the fingers of the Yellow It’s all a question of sport. be involved, but should not be Jackets both figuratively and literally last What is a sport, and what isn’t the focus of the competition— Thursday night as Georgia Tech visited a sport? This has been a ques- significant other skills should NC State during a primetime ESPN bat- tion plaguing my mind with be the focus of the event, and tle between ACC foes. Down 30-23 in the recent proliferation cover- the effort to compete should overtime and facing fourth and long, Geor- age of these Olympic “games”. be made mostly by the athlete. gia Tech quarterback George Godsey lofted I wish I could enforce the Strategy is a plus. Team com- a pass under severe duress towards his rule that if it’s boring, it’s not a petitions have a definite ad- target Kerry Watkins. Unfortunately for sport. By that criterion, how- vantage. Everything else, no the Jackets, Watkins agonizingly watched ever, televised baseball wouldn’t disrespect intended, is a game. the throw slip through his outstretched be considered a sport. Yes, it’s a This rules out running. hands and onto the field below. A com- tad slow to watch a competi- Running is a fine skill, and a pletion would have meant a sure first down tion where succeeding 33% of building block for most every for the Jackets and possibly a tying touch- the time at bat is considered sport, but not a standalone down but it was not meant to be for the good. If only the curve would sport. Ultimate frisbee, as much Jackets this night. be so generous in those com- as you former cross-country To blame Watkins for the loss would puter science classes! runners may love it, is not a be premature, however, as the Jackets ac- Still, I must suggest that not sport. It is running with a fris- cumulated too many mistakes through- every single event that claims bee. The throw-catch part of out the night that eventually ended their to be a sport actually is one. the game is not enough to over- chance at victory. The game started on a Let’s start easy (and I’m going power the fact that it is mostly high note for the Jackets as they pressured to die for this one): NASCAR. running. NC State’s star freshman QB, Philip Riv- This is not a sport. It is red- Horse racing is not a sport ers, to a three-and-out initial possession. necks making left turns (and unless you are a horse, and car The Jackets took advantage of the good sometimes right turns, too). racing is not a sport unless you field position their defense had created A year or so ago, Ford re- are a car. for them by driving down the field and leased the new version of their Most of the Olympics are taking the lead on Joe Burns’ 31-yard TD “Taurus” onto the NASCAR not sports. They can loosely romp through the middle of the Wolf- circuit. First of all, it’s not a be classified into racing, danc- pack defense. Burns’ 31-yard scamper Taurus. I own a 1997 Ford Tau- ing, parlor games, and actual was his longest run of the year and came at rus, and it looks only slightly sports. a good time, as the nearly 50,000 Wolf- like the racing version on the Don’t get me wrong, phys- pack fans at Carter-Finley were hushed exterior, and I guarantee the ical prowess is respectable and into an early silence. interior has nothing in com- impressive, but determining The Georgia Tech defense kept turn- mon. In any case, shortly after who can run or swim the fast- ing up the heat on NC State throughout this vehicle was entered into est, or lift the heaviest wieghts the first half forcing three punts and pick- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS races, drivers of other makes of doesn’t really capture the imag- ing off a Rivers’ pass. Georgia Tech’s Quarterback George Godsey has played for the all of the past two cars were up in arms, complain- ination. Aiming guns and ar- defense line was getting a good push and games, diverging from the two-pronged approach of earlier games. ing that Ford drivers had an rows at targets is a redneck the linebackers were wreaking havoc on unfair advantage. game. When I go to a pub and the Wolfpack’s offensive game plan. Re- This suggests to me that auto play darts, it’s not a sport. cardo Wimbush and Daryl Smith in par- racing is not a sport, rather it is Now for my favorite part, ticular were having a field day tracking an engineering competition. the heart of the drama—the down and punishing NC State’s offense. When was the last time you dance competitions. Person- Wimbush had two sacks in the first half heard basketball teams whin- ally, I would rather see the while Smith forced Rivers into two hur- ing about the other team win- Dream Team school the world ries and also had a tackle for a loss during ning because they had better in basketball than watch 14 the same time span. Greg Gathers also shoes? Furthermore, after see- year olds dance around on mats joined in the festivities by sacking Rivers ing film of the drivers, I have and bars while a panel of anal- for an eight-yard loss and also deflected a great difficulty calling them retentive has-beens sits on a pass. One key play towards the end of the “athletes”. bench and writes down num- first half was made by none other than Being an athlete implies hav- bers to figure out who wins. Merrix Watson, who intercepted a lame ing athletic ability, and in my These “dance” categories duck throw by Rivers. This took away a book, being able to sit in a car such as gymnastics, diving, and golden NC State scoring opportunity. and drive for hours is known as synchronized swimming are While the defense was holding down a road trip, not a sport. Why tremendous shows of discipline, the fort, the Yellow Jackets offense was not just throw in a Waffle House dedication, and control over slowly but steadily moving down the field waffle eating contest and a test- their muscles, but it ends there. utilizing a combination of the power run- cramming competition and call I can see how long I can stand ning game and the short passing game. it the college triathlon? on my head and demonstrate Sean Gregory went over the 1,000-yard On top of all of that, there is similar abilities. mark for his career and helped the Yellow this immense dependence on The numbers shouldn’t be Jackets get into position to try two long the pit crew. When a driver determined by a timer, by a field goals. Luke Manget was steady as a changes pit crews, many times scorecard, by whether or not a rock nailing field goals from 50, his long- their performance suffers for horse knocks down a bar for a est as a Yellow Jacket, and 43 yards re- months. It’s a great engineer- .00015 point deduction. Com- spectively. ing competition, and I’m glad petitors should face each oth- Even when the Georgia Tech offense we have GT Motorsports to er and let the head-to-head stalled out, the special teams took it upon compete on our behalf, but if results determine the winner. themselves to pick up the slack and they anyone tries to make racing an What is a sport? Football, did a wonderful job doing so. Dan Dyke, NCAA sanctioned sport, I may soccer, tennis, baseball, hock- Georgia Tech’s punter, was bombing rain- have to cry. ey, lacrosse, and water polo makers all night long and booted punts of What, you may ask, is my are all decent examples. Don’t 50, 42, and 57 yards for a remarkable ever-so-subjective and absolutely get me wrong, I have respect 49.7 average. The coverage teams also irrelevant to your opinion defini- for all of these things in their did a great job for the most part by mini- ton of a sport? I would contend own right, but I find it very mizing kickoff and punt returns by the that it is a competition involv- hard to believe that driving is a Wolfpack. The only negative was Koren ing two opposing sides facing sport, else we are all athletes. Robinson’s kickoff return for a TD that By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Split End Jon Muyres tucks the ball away and lowers his head into an each other in a head-to-head Here come the flaming arrows. See NC State, page 35 oncoming hit. Muyres has averaged 11.4 yards per catch this year.