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RESIDENCE LIFE Overcrowding continues to plague U of I resii

seem worse to those males who were Some study lounges denied their request for a single room. More students than usual requested may house up to six singles this year because they saw that single rooms were available last year. male students But the unusual availability of single rooms last year came about because U of I was not overcrowded. Smith says that if students are still Julie Anderson living in the ctudy lounges next semes- News Editor ter, it will be by their own choice. “Since we inconvenienced them to begin with, we try not to force them out Accommodations will be a little snug if they’re comfortable,” he said. “If this year in the U of I residence halls. For they’ve got ;I group ofthree kids and they the fourth time in the past five years, the want to stay there, we try to honor that.” university faces an overcrowding prob- The university should have space lem for its resident students. available next semester. Some students Approximately 1,060 spaces exist for will not return second semester and few students in residence halls and campus new qtudents will enroll mid-year. apartments. All of these spaces have The problem of overcrowding is not been filled for the current school year, new to IT of I. Three years ago, about 13 with almost as many new students as students lived at the Days Inn on East returning students moving into the resi- Thompson Road and took an hourly dence halls. shuttle to and from campus. The 1,060spaces include single rooms “We didn’t consider that a success for 45 resident assistants. The Campus becauce many students left the institu- Apartments are also included, but not tion,” said Smith. every spot in the apartments is filled, Most of these students did not leave because the university does not force because they were unhappy with their four people to live in each unit. living situation. Instead, they were late Greg Smith, director of residence life to enroll at thc university and left early, for the past five years, offers two expla- as many late arrivals often do. nations for the increased housing de- Photo by Kuthleen Oshortw “The folks that are coming in the door mand. Warren Hall is just one of the resident halls that has experienced an overcrowding problem. The resident now are more likely to leave than people “Some of the programs.. .on campus halls are filled to capacity, including putting as many students as possible into study lounges. who turned in their app1ic;itions.. .earlier are making campus life more attractive,” on,” Smith said. he said. He added that as the university Smith with hispredictions. He also works housing-about 140 more than the uni- study lounges on the men’s side in Cory Two years ago, the university offered draws more incoming students, these with the Office of Admissions and the versity can handle at maximum capacity. Bretz Hall will be used to house resi- to buy students out for $1000 or move students are more likely to want to stay Director of Institutional Research to pre- Returning students’ contracts must dents. Those lounges can accornniodatc them to ;in off-campus apartment. on-campus for their sophomore year. dict overall enrollment. Some underly- be collected by the end of Spring Term, about 10- 12 students. This situation also had problems. Because the University of Indianapo- ing patterns have developed over the so it is easier to estimate the number of Although the prospect of living in a Some students were far from campus lis is tuition-dependent it does not close years. For instance, females tend to sub- returning residents. Once these students study lounge may seem less than ideal at and still had to pay for utilities. If the enrollment. or housing. Keeping enroll- mit their housing contracts and deposits sign up for housing, it becomes (easierto first, the idea grows on many students. university ran into more overcrowding, ment open brings more money that can earlier than males, who often wait until forecast how much room will be needed “We’ll get five or six kids in those “that might be the avenue we would go,“ be used to improve the campus housing the summer to make a rinal decisroii. iii tlic residence halls. Keturning stu- lounges and within the tirst ~zccli01 Sniilh sind. situation. Solutions may include open- Smith keeps track of these trends begin- dents‘ contracts and deposits are consid- school we may move one or two out,” .‘But in effect, we lost a lot of money ing up the fourth floor of Central Hall ning in April. ered before incoming students, are as- Smith said.Sometimes, the remaining two on those two deals and we didn’t get a lot and allowing more students into Campus This year, an initial spike in the num- signed rooms. to four students decide that they don‘t of good publicity out of it either.” Apartments. ber of potential residents caused a mild Several options are currently in place want to leave because they are living in Overall, Smith does not see an end to Predicting how many students will panic. Had the numbers continued to to ease the overcrowding. As in past a space much larger than a regular room. the overcrowding situation. request housing can be tricky. Past hous- climb at that rate, officials would have years, females will occupy the fifth floor The overcrowding problem involves “I expect us to continue to be tight for ing trends and educated guesswork help expected about 1200 students to request of Warren Hall on the men’s side. All male residents only, so the problem may probably the next couple of years.” RESIDENCE LIFE North Hall becomes Corv Bretz Hall U Jessica Roberts and planned to use the other items given sor who worked at the Illinois Institute of Managing Editor to them. Technology for 29 years, was honored At both dedication ceremonies, the for hi5 loyalty to the university in June Bretzes expressed appreciation for the 1995, when he was recognized as an faculty, trustees and students. honorary alumnus of the University of In April, President Jerry Israel, “At times like this, all one can really Indianapolis. He was recognized as such Christel DeHaan, and several trustees do is smile and say ‘thank you’ with because of the time and money he do- informed the campus that North Hall humility,” Harold said. “Other notable nated to the university. would be renamed Cory Bretz Hall, after couples have given much to U of 1 also, In June1990, the Bretzes were the a couple long associated with the uni- but we were asked to represent all of first couple to receive the Gene and versity. them in the renaming of this hall.” Joanne Sease Award. The award honors Twodedicationceremonies were held The Bretzes were honored this way couples who have given their time, talent to honor the Bretzes and the residence because of their long connection to the and treasure to the university. hall’s new name, which includes Ann university. The Bretzes value their ability to of- Bretz’s maiden name, Cory. The first Ann first became affiliated with the fer service to others in their lives. The ceremony,onApril25,wasasurprisefor university when she became a U of I couple had no children but feel they students living in North Hall. The sec- student in 1945. She earned undergradu- lived up to the university’s motto of ond, on June 1, was part of Alumni ate degrees in English education and “EducationforService”by teaching other Weekend. history and went on to earn a graduate people’s children. “I appreciate that my maiden name is degree at Purdue University and a Ph.D. They also consider religion a part of recognized, because I was married while at the University of Chicago Divinity their life of service. Both are faithful I was a student here,” Ann said. “And [I School. members of Irvington Presbyterian appreciate] that Harold, too, is recog- During the Bretzes’ 29 years of living Church. nized because he became an honorary in Chicago, Ann stayed committed to the Because service is such a large part of alumnus in 1995.” university. She traveled to Indianapolis the Bretzes’ lives, they view their contri- At the student ceremony, members of to attend board meetings and speak on butions to the university as second na- the Residence Hall Association presented Career Days. ture. They echo a statement made by the Bretzes with appropriate gifts: their Later. she became a professor for the Julia Ward Howe, author of The Buttle own set of keys to the hall and a shower Women Aware Series, a U of I adult Hymn of‘thlr Repihlic, that explains her caddy full of college staple items such as learning program created during the late ideal aim of life: “To learn, to teach, to Ramen noodles, popcorn, flip-flops, soap, 1960s. She also became a Distinguished serve, to enjoy.” and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Trustee after several terms on the board “Considered in this tradition,” Ann The couple was pleased with the gifts of trustees. She has been a trustee for said, “Harold and I are very honored to and later said they had quickly finished about 10 years. have this co-ed residence hall named off their popcom and Ramen noodles Harold, aretired bacteriology profes- for LIS.”

EDITORIAL Editor-in-chief welcomes freshmen

Brian Robbins I felt a little old last year, being one of Do not be afraid to try new things or the few upperclassmen on my floor in the talk to new people. Each new encoun- Editor-in-Chief residence hall formerly known as North ter will be a valuable learning experi- Hall. Having been here for two years ence and will probably come in handy already, 1 guess I was supposed to know later. wow. my stuff. If you’re a senior in the twilight of It seems like yesterday that I packed Well, I’ll be the first person to tell you your college career, I offer the same up all my belongings into my mom’s I’m not an expert on anything. However. advice. We are all about to go out into SUV and drove away for my first day I will offer a little advice to incoming another world that will bejust as excit- Photo by Kutlilren Osbornr of college. Although the drive from freshmen this year. It is, I think. the ing. If a few months, we will have my southside house here to U of I single most important lesson of all. finished our degrees and be ready to Ann Bretz speaks on April 25 at the ceremony changing North Hall to usually takes around 15 minutes, that If you’re a new freshman, embrace tackle anything that life puts in front of Cory Bretz Hall. The name recognizes both her married name and her one time felt like an eternity. the sudden rush of “leaving the nest“ for us. Okay, so maybe being read for maiden name that she used as a student at U of 1. Bretz graduated Now it’s time for yet another class the first time, because it is a feeling you anything is a little bit of an exaggera- from U of I with degrees in English Education and History. She has to come to U of I,eat the chicken and will only have once. The next four years tion. Still, nine months from now, we continued to donate both her time and money to the university dodge cars as they walk to Good Hall. will be like nothing you have ever expe- will be on our own. continuously since that time and has been a member of the Geez, it’s called a crosswalk, people! rienced. Wow. University of Indianapolis Board of Trustees for approximately ten years. PAGE 2 THE REFLECTOR MINI ISSUE AUGUST21,2002

CENTENNIAL FEATURE CONCERT REVIEW Dave Mathews Band impresses student with diverse mix of songs

Lucas Klipsch Sadly, my ignorance of the Dave Mathews Band comes from a deep- Opinion Editor rooted and immediate hatred for any- thing that plays on the radio. I have had bad experiences in the past with I have never been a big Dave radio singles, so now I just don’t trust Mathews Band fan. I have never been them. Besides, for some reason, the a huge fan, and even after attending worst songs on rock albums are often one of their concerts on Sunday, Au- chosen as radio singles. This must be gust 1 1, at the Verizon Wireless Mu- the case with the Dave Mathews Band sic Center, I am still not much of a because most of the songs they played fan. However, seeing them live at the concert that I had never heard changed my opinion of their music before were excellent. greatly. People had been telling me all From the time of the Dave week that the band would put on a Mathews Band’s first hit single, “What good show, but I had no idea that it Would You Say,” when I was in sev- would have been as good as it was. enth grade, until their most recent Even some of the songs that I knew, singles the band has evolved quite a and thought I didn’t like, such as bit. Even knowing this, I came to the “What Would You Say,” and “Satel- concert with a pessimistic attitude. I lite” were exciting and emotional live. assumed, after hearing years and years Out of all of the band’s songs, my of disappointing Dave Mathews Band favorite was “Ants Marching,” a semi- radio singles, that the concert would popular song that they played near the be boring, the band dull and sopho- end of their set. moric and the singer, Dave Mathews, The highlight of the concert, how- unimpressive. I was sorely mistaken. ever, was not “Ants Marching” but Photo by Kathleen Osborne The opening act was bad. It was a the encore. After a suspenseful 5 min- The Centennial Garden is U of 1’s newest landscaping project. This is a view of the garden from the roof band called Smokestack that consisted utes of applause, and chants of “We of Krannert Memorial Library. of a singer, a drummer and a bassist. want Dave!” the band stepped back The singer had a bit of a Lenny Kravitz out on stage for a grand finale. The sound to his voice and was a tremen- encore started with the bass player dous guitar player, but besides that soloing with some sort of device that the band was subpar at best. The high- made his bass sound like an electric Centennial Garden adds light of their performance was when guitar. the violinist from the Dave Mathews He jammed in Jim1 Hendrix fash- Band came on stage with them to play ion until the band broke into the song a few songs. that apparently everyone had been They started their set with a song waiting for, “All Along the Watch- newest scenic spot to campus that I was unfamiliar with (since I’m tower,” a Hendrix cover. not a fan and everything). The song All in all, the concert was good. I was upbeat and exciting, and much to was impressed, and my mind was Lucas Klipsch “Basically, when the centennial com- all the landscaping work at U of I, did all my surprise at the end of the song, the changed about the Dave Mathews mittee was put together.. .they wanted to violinist, bass player and saxophone Band. However, price was an issue. Opinion Editor the work. make a statement or centerpiece to repre- “We spent most of the summer work- player took turns jamming while Dave Apparently, the Dave Mathews sentthe 100 yearbirthday [ofthe school],” ing on it. We redid irrigation, planted strummed along rhythms. Bandis pretty popular. Ipaid$l14for said Ken Piepenbrink, director of the U some trees and also had to purchase The other musicians in the band my girlfriend and I to sit in row S of This year marks the 100th birthday of of I physical plant some benches,” Piepenbrink said. are clearly more talented than the pavilion The next time the band the University of Indianapolis. As part of The office of Alumni Relations The garden’s finishing touch, a cen- Mathews, but his unique voice and comes to town, I will probably attend, the celebration, a small courtyard called headed the project. They hired an out- tennial sculpture, will be unveiled the excellent song writing make up for but I would definitely rather sit in the the Centennial Garden has been con- side architect to plan the designs for the week of October 6, when the entire week what he lacks as a guitar player. lawn to save about $30. structed in front of Krannert Memorial garden. Howver, all labor was done by will be dedicated to celebrating this cen- Library. university staff. tennial. The courtyard was paid for in part by The garden consists of some plants “It’s pretty well finished. There’s also the U of I graduating class of 2002 as and a few trees, as well as benches. The a sculpture that will be dedicated the their graduation gift to the university. physical plant, which is responsible for week of October 6,” said Piepenbrink.

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THE Letters to the editor, suggestions, corrections, story ideas, and other correspondence should be addressed to The Editor-in-Chief ...... Brian Robbins Reflector, Krannert Memorial Library, Room 21 3, or may Managing Editor...... Jessica Roberts REFLECTOR be sent via electronic mail to [email protected]. Photo Editor ...... Kathleen Osborne News Editor ...... Julie Anderson University of Indianapolis Anonymous letters will not be printed. To be considered Sports Editor ...... Anthony King 1400 East Hanna Avenue for publication, letters must include a valid name and Opinion Editor...... Lucas Klipsch Indianapolis, IN 46227 telephone number, which will be verified. Letters are Entertainment Editor...... Steve Takacs reflector@ uindy .edu subject to condensation and editing to remove profanity. Business Manager...... Rebecca Davidson Online Editor ...... Kathryn Hicks The Reflector is a student publication, and the opinions The Reflector welcomes advertisers from both on and off Advisor ...... Jeanne Chwell contained herein are not necessarily those of the campus. Advertising rates vary according to the patrons’ University of Indianapolis. It is dedicated to providing specifications. Interested advertisers should call (phone) news to the university community in a fair and accurate 317-788-2517,Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or manner. 317-788-3269 after hours or (fax) 317-788-3490 any time. AUGUST21,2002 MINI ISSUE THE REFLECTOR PAGE3

W FOOTBALL New and returning players strengthen football roster this season of 214 passes for 1,609 yards and Anthony King seven touchdowns. Snorts Editor Kohn played in six games in 2001, completing 44 of 86 passes for 623 yards and six touchdowns with only As summer winds down and one interception. another school year begins, the Last year, junior Cesare Manning Greyhounds football team is prepar- earned All-GLIAC honors for the ing for another season of Great Lakes second straight season by bringing in Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 53 receptions for 708 yards and two (GLIAC) competition. touchdowns. He finished eighth in the Head coach Joe Polizzi begins this GLIAC in receptions per game with season with a 7-4 squad that finished 4.82 and ninth in receiving yards per fourth in the GLIAC in 2001. game with 64.4. With the loss of 13 lettermen last The ‘Hounds bring back four year, including wide receiver Brock starters on the offensive line: seniors Smith, kickedpunter Dennis Nisbet, and All-GLIAC offensive linemen defensive tackle Neal Blank, and free Chad Wierchart and Jeremy Hurd. safety Chris Volz, the ‘Hounds are Senior linebacker Brian Monahan looking for players to step up and take returns to help lead this hard-nosed charge of this young team. defense. Also returning on defense are Senior tailback Chad Schulte, senior defensive tackle Rob Gregory, along with the rest of this year’s sophomore defensive end Sean Jones, seniors, will help lead this team. sophomore linebacker Jah Blamo, Schulte, who was the team’s Most senior cornerback John Groves, and Valuable Offensive Player last senior strong qafety John Harrington. season, hopes to repeat his success The ‘Hounds have a tough schedule from a year ago, which included a this season, which includes last year’s school record 259 carries for 863 NCAA I1 national runner-up Grand rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Valley State, Michigan Tech, and Senior quarterback Kevin Nicolini Northern Michigan. The team begins battled for the starting position with its quest for its fifth seven-win season sophomore Matt Kohn this past in the last six years and its first GLIAC Photo by Kathleen Oshornr spring. Nicolini finished 10th in the championship, as it hosts Saint Outside linebacker Ken Morris practices breaking through the offensive line. The team has been busy, GLIAC in 2001 with a 100.5 passing Joseph’s on August 31 at Key Sta- with meetings, time in the weight room, and on-field practices rounding out their schedule. efficiency rating. He completed 139 dium. H MOVIE REVIEW ‘Signs’ showcases S iyamalan’s talents

Brian Robbins Experts have offered a variety of classic. Gibson and Phoenix execute Editor-in-Chief explanations for the phenomena, their roles masterfully, and Abigail ranging from tornadoes to satanism. Breslin’s and Rory Culkin’s reactions The most popular explanation is that as the children give the film several “Signs” is director M. Night the patterns are some kind of signs left hilarious moments to break up the Shyamalan’s much-anticipated third behind by aliens. This is the explana- suspense. The musical score also film. Me1 Gibson stars as Graham tion Shyamalan explores. matches the mood of the film; the Hess, an ex-priest turned farmer who The young director’s expert use of music sets up the scares and then pulls has lost faith in God after the death of suspense has brought him comparisons the audience out of them perfectly. his wife. Joaquin Phoenix plays his to such masters as Alfred Hitchcock As you can probably tell, I really brother, who lives with Hess to help and Steven Spielberg. “Signs” is a liked “Signs.” With big screen titans raise his kids and help with the perfect example of his skill. like “Spider-man” and “Goldmember” farming. Shyamalan knows that what his as competition, “Signs” probably will The family is thrown into turmoil audience does not see is ten times be the biggest film, but it also could be one morning when they discover more frightening than what it does see, the best. New.week magazine recently massive, intricate crop circles carved so nothing is given away. Instead, the proclaimed Shyamalan as the next into their corn fields. For those audience has only moving shadows Steven Spielberg. If “Signs” is an unfamiliar with the concept, crop and strange noises as hints of the example of what the rest of his career circles are the unexplained circular danger lurking in the night. will be like, then 40 years down the patterns that have appeared in farm- Shyamalan’s direction is not the road, someone may be called the next Photo by Kathleen Osborne lands worldwide since the 70s. only reason this movie unfolds like a Shyamalan. Tackle Jim Norris and guard Jay Deem practice during two-a-days last weekend. -ICD REVlEW Don’t make the trip to ‘Nellyville’ nation, so why should Nelly’s album Amanda Geiger never saw the drunk driver. Steve Takacs it follows a track with a rather fast be any different? Apparently, young Entertainment Editor beat. This is not to say “Dilemma” listeners need their fix of drug-filled does not belong on the album. It would Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. lyrics, and Nelly can certainly satisfy just be more effective if it followed Nelly and his band of St. Lunatics their cravings with lyrics from his another slow song. rose to the number one spot on last track “Country Grammar 2 (CG2).” Most people purchase a CD because week’s Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart “You can find me in the same city, they enjoy one or two songs on that with their third album entitled same state, carrying more weight.. .” particular collection. That must drive “Nellyville.” Just as in Nelly’s refers to Nelly’s unconditional love for many of this CD’s listeners because previous two albums, the three main his hometown of St. Louis and a desire two of Nelly’s songs perch on the top ingredients are “keepin’ it real,” to push more drugs than ever before. branches of the Billboard tree. After comedy, and the occasional slow The second ingredient of the album listening to the album several times song. presents comic relief. Nelly and the St. though, I found a few tracks that The first ingredient,“keepin’ it Lunatics inject random skits through- surpassed Nelly’s most requested real” comes from Nelly’s rapping out the CD. Somehow these skits did songs. The lesser-known tracks remind about what he knows: the streets of not appeal to me, as I don’t care for me of Nelly’s first CD, “Country St. Louis. Evidently the St. Louis comedy when I buy a music CD, not to Grammar.” They seem to speak truth 1 streets offered this young rapper mention that the skits aren’t even without commercialization. I enjoyed nothing except money, sex, and drugs. funny. The skits promote the album Nelly when no one knew of his E Lyrics such as “I went from slangin’ itself. People purchase the album rapping capabilities and before he nz and bangin’ to yellin’ number one” because Nelly’s kind of music appeals started to endorse clothing manufac- i! make me wonder whether Nelly raps to them, not because they want to hear tures such as Vokal and Nike. for the sake of rapping or just for the skits that endorse what they just Consistency makes a strong album, USDevmm#m ol’hanswaalon money. purchased. The bizarre tactic of and “Nellyville’s” drastic tempo As for sex, Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” promoting “Nellyville” on the album changes. The beats and rhythms sits at the number one slot on the itself rubs me the wrong way. constantly move from fast to slow, Billboard Hot Rap Track chart. The The final ingredient of “Nellyville” which puts me off. Although some popular chorus “It’s getting hot in relies on Nelly’s ability to break away diehard Nelly fans will disagree with here, so take off all your clothes” from his normal up-tempo rap beat and me, I feel this album does not deserve reflects the rapper’s acute fascination slide in a slow song or two. Obviously all the hype it received. My recom- with having multiple sex partners. his fans dig this, because his song mendati;n IS to borrow the CD from a Most of the rap industry prides “Dilemma” soared to the pinnacle of friend and bum a copy rather than itself on lyrics that somehow seem to Billhourd’s top 100 songs last week. throwing 15 hard-earned dollars into promote drugs to the youth of the To me, the song seemed micplaced as Nelly’s back pocket.

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