the Rice Thresher Vol. XCI, Issue No. 21 SINCE 1916 Friday, February 27, 2004 No charges will be filed in sexual assault case Athletes may still face university disciplinary action

] S" IZ v.. ' by Jenny Rees attorney representing Heard, said he is pleased HM THRKSHKR EDITORIAL STAFF with the grand jury's decision. % W ' "The evidence showed that these kids didn't No criminal charges will be filed against do anything illegal," Yates said. "We're just three football players and one football recruit very pleased that this matter is over, and hope- in the case of an alleged sexual assault against fully these kids can go on with their lives." a female student reported at Wiess College The grand jury heard a summary of the Dec. 6. A grand jury heard the case Feb. 19 and evidence in the case and voted in secret on Tuesday and decided not enough evidence whether there was enough evidence to file existed for the district attorney's office to file charges, Gutierrez said. He said at least charges, Harris County Assistant District At- nine grand jury members must vote in favor torney Roberto Gutierrez said. of filing charges, which did not happen in "The grand jury found not enough prob- this case. able cause to indict," Gutierrez said. Gutierrez said the female student made no The three students' cases are still pending claims that physical force or threats of physi- in the Office of Student Judicial Programs, cal force were used but claimed that a sexual Assistant Dean for Student Judicial Programs assault had still occurred. Don Ostdiek said. 'The only possible theory that could have "IThe district attorney's decision not to file worked, if there were enough evidence, was chargesj does not affect the case in that the that the person had not consented and the Rice proceedings are about violations of the actors knew the person they were having [Rice] Code of Student Conduct, not viola- sex with was unconscious or physically un- tions of Texas state law," Ostdiek said. "It is a able to resist," Gutierrez said. "There was a separate determination." lack of evidence as far as that was con- The accused students are Wiess College cerned." freshman Joel Armstrong, Wiess freshman CALEB REOnELD/IHRESHER Gutierrez said that in this case, the claim Jonathan Cary and Sid Richardson College that the female student was intoxicated was Dancing the night away freshman Bubba Heard. The Thresher is with- not sufficient to support an indictment for holding the name of the recruit — who chose sexual assault. Brown College junior Ziggy Zeigler leads a spirit dance during the Stayin' Awake for Kids' to attend a different Division I school — be- "It's not enough to say, 'I got drunk and I Sake dance marathon Saturday in the Rice Memorial Center Grand Hall. The event raised cause lie is a minor. didn't give consent.'" Gutierrez said. "That's money for Memorial Hermann Hospital. Armstrong, Cary and Heard declined of- not sexual assault. It has to fall within the fers to comment. However, Terry Yates, an See ASSAULT Page 5 IDs now required to enter college serveries H&D trying to curb theft by those without plans

by Ian Everhart plates," he said. "More and more people were eating in the dining THRESHER STAFF rooms who weren't on the meal plan." The on-campus housing agree- Don't forget that ID — at least if MEAl. PLAN COST vs. V'AUUfc you want to eat. Housing and Dining ment states that meals may not be instituted stricter rules about admit- shared with others. All on-campus Ml ting students to serveries earlier this residents purchase the 19-meals-per- month. Students must present their week plan at a cost of $1,540 per IDs to be swiped when they enter semester, which includes$50of tetra rather than signing their names. points. ()ff-campus students may pur- H&D Director Mark Dilman said chase the five-meals-per-week plan the new policies were prompted in for $620 per semester or buy meals part by the growing trend of students individually with tetra points. with meal plans bringing food from I)itman said he thinks increasing the servery to their friends without security at the door will be an effec- meal plans in the dining area. tive way to prevent food theft. "What we noticed this year—and "Rather than spending a lot of time it seemed to gain momentum as the on surveillance and trying to catch semester went on — we were seeing people cheating, we decided the re- CALEB REDFIELD/THRESHER more and more people leave the serv- sponsible first step was to make sure Signs placed at the entrance to each college servery by Housing and Dining detail the cost of feeding Rice students. ing areas with multiple fully-loaded See FOOD, Page 4 The cost is $4.42 per day per student, according to the signs. Rules set for Beer-Run race INSIDE Happy midterm recess! OPINION Page 3 by Aaron Heckelman future Beer-Runs as compared to last year's. Minors orgasming on stage Each runner will run one lap around the Beer- There will be no Thresher next Friday THRESHER STAFF Bike track rather than biking three laps for because of midterm recess, but don't A&E Page 15 College and campus-wide Beer-Bike coordi- men or two for women and alumni, and chug- worry, we'll be back with double the issue Oscar preview nators met Monday night to finalize an official ging regulations will be identical to those of and double the fun on March 12. set of rules for Beer-Run, the footrace that Beer-Bike. However, the time between races Have a safe and restful break. SPORTS Page 21 replaces Beer-Bike in the event of rain. Beer- will be shortened to 15 minutes. The races Save the last dance Bike is scheduled for March 20. currently run on a set schedule with an hour Bookstore sale The coordinators hope to inform students between each of the three races' start times. in advance of what to expect if the weather on In order to provide better organization on There's a sale on Rice paraphernalia "Has anybody been able to keep that guy off race day is inclement. Some coordinators said race day. each college will be required to in the Campus Store, so be sure to visit the boards this year? Was Stanford able to the biggest problem with last year's Beer-Run, submit a roster of runners, in addition to the the basement and get a few T-shirts for all keep him off the boards? No. I don't care what league you're playing in, that guy is a the first in Beer-Bike history, was that it was regular bike and chug team rosters, to the those family members that you know re- ally want something Rice-related. player." organized at the last minute. campus-wide coordinators by March 15. As — University of Nevada head basketball with Beer-Bike, varsity athletes will be al- "If Beer-Run is necessary, the difference Weekend Weather coach Trent Johnson on junior forward I from last year] would be that it is structured," lowed to participate ir. Beer-Run with a coach's Michael Harris' play. See Story. Page 20. Friday Sid Richardson College Beer-Bike Coordina- permission. Both the men and women's track Mostly sunny. 66-48 degrees teams have meets scheduled for March 20. Scoreboard tor Patrick Spicer said. "Many of the things Saturday that took place were simply thrown together At the Monday meeting, the coordinators Partly cloudy. 68-60 degrees Men's basketball last year, and so we are trying to avoid that by decided a college's runner roster may contain Sunday Fresno State 60, Rice 63 having a plan." up to five people not on the bike team. Some Thunderstorms, 74-56 degrees Louisiana-Lafayette 76, Rice 81 Procedurally, few changes are planned for See RUN. Page 5 , THE RlUi THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004

Service trip for 12 to Honduras: Feeding a family of five for the Rice Thresher $19,795 41.2 years: $19,795 Athletic recruitment should be examined We are concerned with the recent negative national media attention Rice has received regarding alleged acts committed while varsity athletic recruits were present (See Story, Page 1.) The Associated Press and the Houston Chronicle, among others, have circulated stories of an alleged sexual assault by three athletes and a recruit—the accused were cleared of any criminal wrongdoing this week — and media have covered the alleged hiring of strippers at athletic recruitment parties. To put it mildly, /I this February the university has not presented itself to the outside world as well as it normally does. JU % While we do not know the validity of the accusations made against Rice Just cutting a check to feed the children: varsity athletes and athletic recruits, the frequency and the gravity of the -3 CP Inconceivable accusations warrant a close, candid and public look at how athletes are recruited, as well as a look at sanctioned and unsanctioned practices of athletes and the Athletic Department in general. To that end, the report on Rice athletics currently being generated by LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the consulting firm McKinsey and Company should be made public. And tive July 1, 2004. These will be fully tant Vice President for Student Af- we hope McKinsey will be asked to evaluate the nature of formal and Hanszen's generosity, defined in the next parking regula- fairs John Hutchinson said, "It is a informal recruiting practices at the university, if it is not already doing so. tions booklet, which wili be printed creation.... People can use it. They Along the same lines, we once again ask for the publication of the processes misportrayed this summer. Specifically, those who can go and sit in the thing and faculty report made on athletics last fall. A new report is upcoming, To the editor: have lost parking privileges for the enjoy an afternoon, or even just a few minutes." and we hope this will be made public as well. It is hard to be against orphans. It period of January through June of 2004 are not permitted to drive or Something like this is unlikely to Obviously, no data in these reports that is protected from public is also hard to accept the blatant misrepresentation of reality in park anywhere on campus before happen again — to have something consumption by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Chrissy Davis recent opinion article July 1, as was stated in the certified fall in your lap that is at the same should be made available. But this stipulation should not prevent the ("Denial of charity request mis- letter sent to their address of record. time very useful, friendly and acces- rest of the report from being released. guided," Feb. 20). sible, and adds to the richness of the By making as much information as possible available to the Hanszen has a history of giving to Neill Binford Rice environment. Rice causes, and on occasion to causes Associate Vice President It seems that die tree house is being university community, Rice will empower the community to help Finance and Administration taken down merely on die principle an- ensure that our student athletes, as well as our athletic policies and outside the hedges. After 9/11, for example, Cabinet members mobilized nounced by Gillis that "we can't just let programs, are above reproach. This, in turn, could help to ensure to support a charity that aided those Rec center laundry people build willy-nilly on campus."This that our school's national reputation is also favorable — and also severely affected by the attacks. Davis' is a reasonable concern, but die ix>int allow students, faculty and staff, the next time they hear such accusation of selfishness is thus highly could lie made more effectively without service should return punishing a wonderful end result disturbing accusations as those recently publicized, to rest assured flawed, as is the way in which she recounted events. The anonymous builders did not that they are either fabricated or blown out of proportion. To the editor: Davis petition was not in line with go to the authorities in the first place Hanszen's bylaws. The "heated dis- One of the reasons I chose Rice as because they knew they would get cussion" was actually a disagree- a place to work was access to and use turned down. By surprising the uni- ment concerning the petition that of the recreational facilities. This was versity, the builders gave themselves How to end food theft evolved into a lengthy, childish spat. an exceptional perk and was provided the chance to show the community A few Cabinet members left the by few, if any, other employers. 1 feel that good things can happen outside If the main culprits of food theft from the college serveries are off- meeting out of exhaustion, so it was the decision to eliminate laundry ser- of the status quo. vice and do away with providing a campus students, steps need to be taken to make it easier for these the lack of a quorum, not the lack of All we need from the administra- uniform and towels u nfairly punishes tion to prevent unauthorized projects students to be honest. (See Story, Page 1.) a heart, that caused the issue to be tabled until the following week. the working people of Rice. in the future is the reassurance that In theory, off-campus students are able to buy individual on- When the subject was finally It is easy to bring your own clothes students needn't be afraid to consult campus meals with tetra points — an efficient system botli for the brought to a vote, only half of the and shower at your college or apart- with the university on more creative students and for the serveries. In practice, however, many of the staff members voted to approve the do- ment when you live on, or close to, ideas. The tree house can become a campus. However, for those of us members at the serveries appear not to have been trained in how to nation (a request which requires a more permanent structure as long majority), so the measure failed. who live farther away or may have to as we have knowledgeable students charge a meal to tetra points. Hie result is that sometimes off- return to work after using the facili- Nothing about this situation in- who maintain it every year. campus students — who may have every intention of paying for their ties, this will result in the need to have dicates that Hanszen is not in favor There aren't many places to "just sweaty, stinky, wet clothes and towels meals — are waved past the card reader without being charged. of charitable aid. One person who be" at Rice — the tree house is one in our office, or if we are lucky enough Not only do these students technically steal food in these cases, but voted against the request even of- of them. It is an important thing to to be able to still use the baskets, will fered to personally collect money keep going. they are also less likely to go through the hassle of attempting to pay for force each individual to make a spe- from college members so that meals with tetra points in the future. Instead of giving the system another cial trip to the recreation center in Hanszen fees would not be involved. Angela Hsu try, they may figure they are saving everyone time by just sneaking in. order to pick up our stinky clothes This was not about blind selfish- Baker junior and towels in order to take them home. The off-campus meal plan constitutes a second barrier to honesty. ness. Some did not feel that fees Under the current plan, off-campus students pay $620 for live meals a were collected for causes far from I like to play racquetball during home. Some were irritated by the my lunch hour. I also like to partici- week. This saves the student money only if he eats five dinners on pate in intramural sports alongside CONTACTING THE campus. But such students are more likely to be on campus for lunch than unprofessional manner in which the request was made. the students, to build camaraderie for dinner. Since dinner is more expensive than lunch, the plan is viewed with them and other Rice personnel. THRESHER r As for the frivolous purchases by man} off-campus students as a rip-off, further encouraging theft. that have occurred in the past, Cabi- I feel the ability of staff to play sports Letters Off-campus students are not diabolical people bent on forcing food net did not officially approve them, and enjoy the use of the facilities are hampered by this decision. • Letters to the editor prices higher. Instead, the current system for eating at Rice as an off- nor do we frequently make them. Please keep a minimal number of should be sent to the Thresher campus student makes paying for food either inefficient or impos- One can only hope that people by e-mail to th resher&rice. edu. making similar requests in the fu- sets of clothing available for staffers sible. By training staff members in how to charge tetra points and by and those who choose to exercise Letters must be received by ture will not be discouraged by this 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to reducing the price of the off-campus meal plan below the value of five incident, and more importantly, will without prior planning. Or, at the very least, please keep the launder- a Friday publication date. lunches per week, we suspect many thefts will be averted. not treat charity as something to • All letters to the editor which they are entitled. ing service for towels and keep them available to borrow. must be signed and include a If expense is the problem, I think phone number. Stephanie Taylor • Letters should be no Tony Kellems some staff might be willing to pay a small service charge. Otherwise, there longer than 250 words in A well-run Beer-Run Hanszen juniors length. The Thresher reserves Hanszen Cabinet members will be one less reason for future em- We typically do not like rules, but we appreciate the new, clearer ployees to choose Rice as an outstand- the right to edit letters for stipulations concerning what is supposed to happen in the event of ing institution at which to work. both content and length. a rain-induced Beer-Run. (See Story, Page 1.) Parking changes have News Tips Kerry Simmons During the impromptu, under-publicized mess of last year's thwarted been misunderstood • Tips for possible news sto- Beer-Bike, which left many students and alumni fuming, clarification Oil & Gas Analyst Finance & Administration ries should be phoned in to and better execution of procedures were sorely needed. The new To the editor: the Thresher at (713) 348-4801. rules, which ensure the swift reporting of changes of plans and which Although Ian Everhart made it Subscribing regulate the transition from a bike team to a run team, are sure to clear in the first two paragraphs of Rice needs not make • Annual subscriptions are reduce frustration and keep the event fun, even on the rainiest of days. his article ('Ticket revenue reduces parking fee increases," Feb. 13) that example of tree house available for $50 domestic and However, the Beer-Bike coordinators should consider re-evaluat- he was reporting what was approved $105 international via first ing their rule that varsity track runners can participate on a Beer-Run for the 2004-'05 fiscal and academic To the editor: class mail. team in order to create a rule which is consistent with other intramu- year, there are some who have read There is no reason to take down the Advertising and misunderstood when the new tree house in May. In last week's ral sports policies. • We accept display and fees and policy changes will be- Thresher article CTree house in quad classified advertisements. come effective. to remain until May," Feb. 20), Presi- Please contact the Thresher Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher Tlie new rates and policy changes dent Malcolm Gillis said he was for more information. editorial staff. discussed in this article will be effec- assured of its safety. And, as Assis- THE RICE THRESHER PINION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 Rice Voices Fifteen too young for 'Monologues' Guest column I have absolutely nothing against contain extremely graphic and sexu- some pleasure, an instance of statutory SA meeting structure: vaginas or those who possess them. ally explicit language. Women talk rape. And the parents cheered. I realize that I owe my very exist- openly about masturbation, sexual Last time I checked, it was illegal ence to a vagina. For this reason encounters — both with men and for an adult to engage in a sexual en- Ain't broke; don't fix it among others, I think it's other women — and one counter with a minor, regardless of great that women, like culminates her story by sexual orientation. It is disconcerting men, take pride in their A change to the structure of Stu- In addition, just because SA acting out an orgasm on that any parent would be proud of a dent Association meetings — from meetings do not resemble "town valuable and life-sustain- stage. The play was cer- high school student giving a candid, ing reproductive organs. a committee report-centered hall meetings" does not mean is- tainly intended for an explicit description of an illegal sexual format to a "town hall meeting" for- sues cannot be discussed and stu- This unabashed out- adult audience. act in front of her fellow students. mat — has been a hot dentscannot be involved. burst of genital pride has That being said, I have In a recent interview, one of the topic lately, especially First, students are sparked something of a to wonder what the hell dissenting members of the high among the former SA invited to SA meetings cultural phenomenon. was going through the school committee (who was in at- presidential candidates to speak out on any is- Eve Ensler's critically ac- minds of the school offi- tendance during the play) said he in the recent election. Yet sue that concerns them. claimed play, The Vagina Robert cials who allowed 15- and saw "50-something, 60-something while there is some room And if a lengthier Monologues, has found a 16-year-old girls to per- year old men applauding vigorously for improvement, the campus discussion is place in the hearts of Moore form this play. What is for a 16-year-old girl on stage who current structure already needed on an important women across the coun- wrong with these people? had just simulated an orgasm." gives the SA the oppor- issue, the SA can hold a try. And I have been com- Surely, the parents of What is going on in this country? tunity to be great. separate forum, which pletely supportive of this. Until now. the involved students were outraged! Since when has it been all right for The current SA Allen generates discussion Recently, the vaginal craze was Think again. They weren't con- 15- and 16-year-old girls to perform structure is organized Chen with an even greater au- taken too far, when an Amherst, cerned at all. sexually explicit plays in front of a so decisions affecting dience. Last semester, Mass. high school allowed a group of In fact, the parents in attendance bunch of hormone crazed, pubes- students involve stu- even without major is- its female students to perform the thought that the play was a magnifi- cent boys and 60-year-old perverts? dents rather than allow- sues to discuss, the SA play in front of students and their cent idea. In an interview on Fox If I were a tax-paying resident of ing the Board of Trustees to make held a forum that featured an ad- consenting parents. Interestingly, the News, one parent and attendee told a Massachusetts, I would be infuri- the decisions without input. Stu- dress and question-and-answer ses- Amherst Regional High School com- reporter that she is "proud of the ated. If I were a parent of an Amherst dents encountered the latter situ- sion with President Malcolm Gillis mittee — the committee that deemed school and ... was delighted to bring Regional High School student, I ation two years ago with respect to and also invited students to listen to the highly provocative and explicit her daughter to view the production." would not hesitate to educate my the new parking gates. some of Rice's top administrative Monologues to be an appropriate high When asked whether she ap- children in a private institution. If I The problem then was that the officials at its annual retreat For school performance — voted against proved of a scene involving a 16-year- were a member of the school com- SA did not have a good medium students who cannot be involved in allowing the students to perform West old girl telling the graphic story of her mittee, I would be embarrassed that for communication within itself. the SAon a regular basis but want to Side Story, claiming that it promoted sexual encounter with a 24-year-old I had made a mockery of the moral The undergraduate student rep- voice their informed opinions, these "racial stereotypes." woman, another proud parent told fabric that—formerly—comprised resentative on the University are wonderful functions to attend. For those of you who are unfamiliar reporters that "it was nothing, noth- the foundation of American values. Standing Committee on Parking Further, the SAhas various com with the Monologues, allow me to paint ing compared to the level of abuse When viewed by an appropriate didn't report to the SA on the pro mittees to accomplish certain goals, a brief picture. The purpose of the play that women have gone through." audience, The Vagina Monologues posed parking plan in discussion, and elected and nonelected students is to "celebrate the lives and sexuality Spreading the doctrine of tolerance serves an admirable purpose. Simu- and this denied the SA time to act. can work to reach these goals. of women" and to aid in the prevention for people of all sexual orientations is lated orgasms and graphic depic- CurrenUy, SA meetings are held Enthusiastic students can join of violence against women and girls. definitely a necessity for our high tions of sexual acts, however, do not as general bu siness meetings where a committee to further the goals Indeed, this is an admirable aim. schools. It is not the fact that the girl belong in our high schools. committees, including student rep- they are passionate about. Thus, The play consists of a variety of was discussing a homosexual encoun- resentatives who act on University the committees are one of the most monologues and other scenes, each ter that is disturbing. What is disturb- Robert Moore is a Sid Richardson Standing Committees, can an- important components of the SA performed by women. Many scenes ing is that the girl was discussing, with College junior. nounce what is happening within and have lots of potential for stu- each committee and any newswor- dent involvement in the SA. thy issues being discussed. These However, the current commit- Guest column meetings let everyone in the SA tees are lacking the number of know what's going on and allow students needed tor action. They them to solicit ideas and hold disr need more passionate students to cussions when appropriate. join these committees and, working U.S. must embrace role of world policeman While they can be streamlined, with other such students to achieve great things for the student body. The debate over the war in Iraq Many wiil argue that other mea- Perhaps a better question is: What such meetings are vital to commu- This lack of student involvement in sures must be taken first and I would would the average American expect nication in the SA They ensure that generally has two sides: ()ne side main- committees, not its structure, may agree: Invoke sanctions and block- from the world if a Hitler came to important university decisions, such tains Iracj was an imminent threat that be the true problem of the SA ade nations like Kim Jong Il's North power in the United States today? I as those being discussed in Univer- required invasion, while the other ar- While it is a good idea for the expect we would cry out for liberation, sity Standing Committees, are gues we should never have Korea, and by all means newly elected president to evaluate not the cold shoulder of isolationism. brought up to the SA in time. This gone into that country. Both do not economically sup- the structure of the SA any changes of these sides are wrong port regimes like the au- Democracy, freedom and minor- communication opens up the possi- bility for the SA to reach out for made should be done with the thor- and miss the point — it is tocrats in Saudi Arabia. ity rights that prevent genocide from ough understanding of the impor- not primarily an issue of na- We must be consistent, occurring are universal human rights. student opinion through forums, surveys or college government vis- tance of committees and committee tional defense, but of sav- and if that means paying They are not bestowed upon a select reports. The SA is by the students ing lives. $6 per gallon of gas, that few, we the people of America. its, and then for the SA to address the issue to the administration. and for the students, and if we want Ever since the Holo- is the price that we must And for those of us who have Many students, including the it to accomplish more, the best way caust and the horrors of the pay to save lives. freedom and democracy, it is our former SA presidential candidates, is through joining a committee and Gulag, the world commu- We take these steps solemn duty to bring these opportu- have suggested changing SA meet- remaining enthusiastic and active nity has vowed "never because this course is the nities to everyone in the world, by Daniel ings to a format where students on it — not through needlessly and again." Never again will we only moral course for our peace if possible, but by war if nec- Lenhoff focus on debating issues and com- fruitlessly overhauling the structure allow genocide; never again nation and our world. No essary. Only when we realize this mittee reports play less of a role. of the SA will we allow human rights culture would attest that will we become truly humane, rather This change would cause the com- abuses; never again will we murders of large groups of than merely human. municative value of the current SA Allen Chen is a Martel College allow a despot to murder an entir e mce people are acceptable, and no nation is meetings to dwindle. freshman. of people. But as Samantha Power, so sacrosanct that we must remain Daniel lenhoff is a Hanszen College author of A Problem from Hell, writes, outside and watch as its leaders op- junior. 'The United States had never in its press, rape and murder their people. history intervened to stop genocide The problem is most Americans do and had in fact rarely even made a not believe that we should risk Ameri- point of condemning it as it occurred." can lives to safeguard human rights The Rice Thresher, the official student Most would agree that we should around the world. Do Americans think newspaper at Rice University since 1916, is have stopped the Holocaust from oc- their lives are more important than the Rice Thresher published each 1"riday during the school year, curring —but when cases of genocide those of oppressed foreigners? 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Don't flash your chest this Mardi Gretchen Raff, Classified Ads Manager option — but an obligation — that we what would the isolationist say? What Catherine Adcock. Features Editor Gras. Flash your opinion page. do whatever is necessary (even assas- would she say to the concentration John Donaleski, Cartoonist Jack Hardcastle, Online Editor sination or invasion) to halt crimes camp survivors who asked why we €> COPYRIGHT 2004. against humanity. did not stop Hitler at all costs? THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2004 ADVANCE forum held on gay marriage sign, the two genders are meant for by David Berry said. "I can go to my church and get Food theft continues each other." THRESHER STAFF married to whomever I want. Only the state won't recognize my mar- Wiess College freshman Althea FOOD, from Page 1 and that is our fault," Riggs said. Hours after President George W. riage. Why doesn't the state want to Skinner said although she enjoyed the door control was up to par, and "We're changing now to where we Bush called for a constitutional recognize my marriage?" the forum, she wishes it included subsequentactivities would be more want to look at those cards, and we amendment banning gay marriage Ventrella disagreed with more sophisticated exchanges be- security-related," Ditman said. should have been more diligent." Monday, more than 150 students Simoneaux's position that the law tween the two speakers. He said requiring students to Riggs said students who bring and community members packed an should leave the question of gay "It wasn't a dialogue," she said. present IDs to enter is necessary food to those who do not have ADVANCE forum on gay marriage marriage to individual churches. "One side would make a point, and because under the old rules, stu- meal plans should realize they entitled, "Morality and the State." "The law is a pedagogue; it much of what they had to say might dents signing in would often give are hurting other students. Houston attorney Jerry Simoneaux teaches the community," he said. be valid, but then the other panelist fictitious names and ID numbers. "It'snotmeyou're stealingfrom, spoke in favor of the legal recogni- "Gay marriage tells children that ei- would come at things from a com- In addition to the increased it's your friends, your roommates tion of gay marriage, while Jeffrey ther mom or dad isn't important." pletely different angle without ap- vigilance of servery staff mem- and your classmates," she said. Ventrella of the Alliance Defense Ventrella said gay marriage propriate rebuttal." bers, Ditman said he hopes edu- "It's not us you're taking from. It Fund spoke against it. threatens to deconstruct the institu- cation about the economics of hurts the student body as a whole." tion of marriage. He said legalizing the meal plans will reduce the Many staff members dislike gay marriage could eventually lead occurrence of food theft. the atmosphere created by the to the legalization of polygamy. 'Gay marriage tells "[We want] students to de- new regulations, Riggs said. "The question is not new," he cide among themselves, 'Look, "They're upset. They're hav- ' What we are talking said. "It has arisen many times over children that either we want high quality and low ing to confront students and the the last 500 years, but each time the price. Our role in that is not feed- students are confronting them about here is equality tradition has upheld the fundamen- mom or dad isn't ing people who aren't on the meal saying, This is not right,'" Riggs and putting an end to tal structure of marriage." plan,"' Ditman said. said. "It upsets them that they After both speakers finished important.' Ditman said it is not feasible have to sit there and hear [and discrimination based on their opening statements, the fo- — Jeffrey Ventrella to keep food quality high and respond to students' complaints]." rum opened up to audience ques- Member of the Alliance prices low while letting students Ditman said he hopes the new gender.' tions. Audience members who Defense Fund without meal plans eat. measures, along with the ongo- — Jerry Simoneaux wanted to ask questions formed a "If people are happy with the ing information campaign, will line that stretched out the door of quality of food they're getting, help curb the problems. Houston attorney Farnsworth Pavilion. the sustainability of this meal plan "We're not interested in being "How does one tell your two chil- Skinner also said she was frus- depends on people saying 'We're security workers or disciplinar- dren they are second-class citizens?" trated by Ventrella's generalizations going to be realistic about how ians, we're interested in putting Appealing to equality under the a local woman asked Ventrella. The about gays. we access the serveries and what out great food," he said. law, Simoneaux criticized Bush's pro- audience erupted into applause. "Sometimes he was just using we do with the freedom that pro- Hanszen College senior Greg posal, calling it the first constitutional "This always happens when I am stereotypes," she said. vides,"' Ditman said. Wilson said he thinks the former amendment that would restrict civil on the road," Ventrella said. ADVANCE programming co- North Servery Residential Din- system could have been rem- rights rather than expand them. In his closing statement, chair Shirin Hakimzadeh, a Sid ing Manager Angela Riggs said edied by changing the way stu- "What we are talking about here Simoneaux reiterated the constitu- Richardson College senior, helped the posters at servery entrances, dents signed in. is equality and putting an end to tional claims he made all evening. to plan the forum. Hakimzadeh said which state that kitchens can "If you lose your ID, stuff like discrimination based on gender," "This is not about the destruc- she thinks the event was a success. spend only $4.42 on food per stu- that happens," Wilson said. "I Simoneaux, also a member of the tion of marriage," he said. "This is "We were happy with the turn- dent per day, are part of a plan to don't like what they're doing. Board of Directors of the National about equality. This is as simple as out and with the interest," inform students about the finan- They should regulate that by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and I can make it." Hakimzadeh said. cial realities of dining operations. punching in the number as soon Transgender Law Association, said. In Ventrella's concluding re- "We started planning this in Ditman said the single-meal as you [sign in]." Simoneaux also invoked the First marks, he drew on his refrain that January, and we had some idea it tetra-point prices are not equiva- Wilson also said because he Amendment's separation of church gay marriage threatens the impor- would become a more important lent to the cost of food on the has the five-meals-per-week plan, and state, saying the government has tance and fundamental structure of issue, but we didn't know how meal plan because overhead and he cannot always remember how no business deciding which marriage marriage. He also said the practice timely it would be." labor costs make up about 65 many meals he has remaining, and ceremonies to legally sanction. of homosexuality is unnatural. Rice Broadcast Television taped percent of expenses, leaving only he would like to see that number "What you may not know is that "There are some things that you the forum and will air the program about 35 percent for food pur- displayed when he swipes hiscard. gay marriage is already legal," he can't not know," he said. "By de- several times this week. chases, he said. Lovett College junior Chris- Riggs said the students' habit tina Dicus said she liked the con- of taking packages of chips, con- venience of being able to use her tainers of yogurt and milk cartons number to enter the servery. and other items back to their rooms "I don't always have my card, also complicates efforts to have a but everyone loses their card," budgetarily-sustainable meal plan. she said. "I would probably be RICE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (RUSP) I)itman said he hopes students annoyed if I was running really (HONS470/47I) will be able to determine on their late for breakfast and I couldn't own how much food is appropri- find my card and wasn't allowed ate to carry back to their rooms. to eat, but 1 guess 1 understand." "What's important is for Wiess College freshman Jamie Applications are now being taken for the Rice Undergraduate people to decide there's a differ- Linares said she thinks the new Scholars Program (RUSP) for the 2005-2005 academic year. ence between all-you-care-to-eat rules will not help the situation. versus what would constitute all- "I think the whole 'looking at you-can-carry-out," he said the card' thing creates this envi- For further information and an application form, please consult the "There's a difference, and I'm not ronment of distrust," she said. "It RUSP web page: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~hons470/ sure how to draw the line." just slows down the line, and I Riggs said the changes should don't think it's really stopping RUSP is designed for juniors or seniors from any department who have been implemented earlier people from getting extra food, are considering graduate school and/or academic careers. Each in the year. which is what the main problem "We're changing in midstream, seems to be." students accepted into the program undertakes an independent research projects mentored by a faculty member chosen by the student. Research grants in the range $250-$ 1,700 per year are awarded to help pay the costs of RUSP projects. Many students attend a professional conference and present a paper. Hie Baker Institute announces it will be accepting applications for salaried summer intern positions. During the first semester (3 credits), each student writes a funding proposal, prepares oral and written progress reports and begins work These internships involve working with Rice faculty and on the research project. Weekly class meetings deal with a variety of Baker Institute fellows on ongoing public policy research in topics related to research and scholarship. In the second semester, the areas of energy policy, health policy, U.S. foreign policy, (variable credit, usually 3-6 credits), students focus on and Chinese culture and possibly other areas. research/writing and present their results orally and in the forrrhof a scholarly paper. Economics, political science or engineering background is a plus. Workload may involve up to 10 hours a week. The RUSP faculty coordinators for 2003-2004 are: Interested Rice students should supply the following to the Don Johnson ECE ([email protected]) x4956 Baker Institute as soon as possible: James L. Kinsey Chemistry ([email protected]) x4937 a letter of application, including areas of interest James Pomerantz Psychology ([email protected]) x3419 a resume The RUSP web site includes information about applying for the an official transcript 2004-2005 program. It also contains a FAQ list and the names and one letter of recommendation email addresses of current RUSP students. Please feel free to contact Information should be addressed to: any of the faculty coordinators or current students. Baker Institute Internship Committee Baker Institute, MS-40

Application consideration will start immediately. The Application deadline: April 2,2004. deadline for applications is March 12, 2004. For more information contact Jillene Connors at x2374 or [email protected]. THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 Students have been rusticated Only five running ASSAULT, from Page 1 don't know," Yates said. Shepard declined to comment on statutes." The three students were rusti- whether the students have missed Rice University Police Chief Bill cated at the end of last semester. any team meetings or workouts. Taylor said a toxicology report on Sid Master Steve Cox and Wiess Spring practice for the football team the female student has not yet been Master Katherine Donato said the begins March 8. alternates allowed processed by the Harris County grand jury's decision will not affect In January, football head coach RUN, from Page 1 Campus-Wide Beer-Bike Co- Medical Examiner's office, but the the students' rustication status. Ken Hatfield said no students had coordinators spoke in favor of ordinators Ellen Montz and report was not essential to the case. However, Cox said the outcome of left or been removed from the team limiting the number of non-biker JennineGuanchezsaid Beer-Run "We all made a determination that the case in Student Judicial Pro- for reasons connected to the case. it really wasn't going to provide any- grams might have a bearing on the spots to three in order to better penalties will be handled as in Shepard declined to comment on preserve the spirit of Beer-Bike Beer-Bike. thing that was necessary for the status of the students. the individual students involved in by allowing bike team members Director of Student Activities case," Taylor said. "If [the district "They really do deserve a hear- the case. who had trained for Beer-Bike to Heather Masden said the deci- attorney's office] felt that they ing in front of [University] Court, "The university has taken and compete in some way. Others sion on race day as to whether needed it, they wouldn't have moved and that to me will provide lots of will continue to take measures to argued that allowing teams conditions are safe for biking will forward [to the grand jury]." information," Cox said. protect both the safety and fair treat- five non-biker spots would in- be made by the campus-wide Taylor said the toxicology report Yates said in addition to their ment of all concerned," Shepard said. crease their flexibility, especially Beer-Bike coordinators, the di- is also not essential for the case in rustication, the students have been Ostdiek said he will handle the if a bike team member was un- rector and assistant director of Student Judicial Programs. banned from football team workouts. student judicial proceedings him- able to run because of an injury. Student Activities and the direc- Gutierrez said the District "They've been expelled from the self rather than referring the mat- With each college allowed one tor of Environmental Health and Attorney's office could only reopen dorms, and they're not allowed to ter to U. Court. He said he may be vote, the vote was 5-4 in favor of Safety. Track conditions in light the case if new evidence became work out with the football team," assisted by the Judicial Affairs allowing five non-biker spots. to moderate rain are safe for run- available. Yates said. "Our hope is that they Committee, an advisory commit- "Five spaces gives us enough ning, although not for biking. "Nothing else can be done on the will be reinstated as students and tee composed of faculty members, leeway to have people biking who Beer-Run will replace Beer-Bike case unless there's credible evidence athletes. Our expectation is that they college masters, staff members want to bike and, if need be, have in the event of rain because setup that is new that might have a bearing will be." fr< m the Office of Student Affairs people running who are OK with costs and alumni participation on the case," Gutierrez said. The three students are still en- and undergraduate and graduate running," Sid Beer-Bike Coordi- would make rescheduling the Yates said he is unsure whether rolled at Rice. students. Ostdiek said he will pub- nator Julia Follick said. event infeasible. the female student will file a civil suit. Athletic Director Bobby May lish an abstract of the case at the Unlike last year, people ap- Once finalized, the official "I know that the complainant has (Will Rice '65) referred questions end of the semester. pearing on the bike, chug and pit rules for Beer-Run will be posted retained an attorney, but as far as about the case to Vice President for Yates said he may be involved in crew rosters will not be able to on the Beer-Bike Web site, which whether they intend on filing suit, I Public Affairs Terry Shepard. Heard's case with Student Judicial switch to another roster for Beer- is available at http:// Programs. Run. However, colleges may list www. ruf. rice. edu/~program/ National news outlets, including individuals on multiple rosters. beerbike/. E-MAIL TO SID LISTSERV ON ASSAULT CASE the Associated Press and ESPN, com, reported on the grand jury's deci- Vice President for Student Affairs Zenaido Camacho sent the following in sion after the Houston Chronicle pub- an e-mail to the Sid Richardson College listserv Wednesday afternoon: lished an article about the case Wednesday. BEER-BIKE 2004 THEMES "The Houston Chronicle this morning reported that the Harris County In an e-mail message sent to the grand jury had found insufficient evidence for indictments of Rice Sid listserv Wednesday afternoon, Baker College Tequila Mockingbird students in allegations of a sexual assault. Other media outlets now are Vice President for Student Affairs Brown College Pirates of the Caribbeeran calling campus. Should you or students in your college be contacted by Zenaido Camacho informed students Graduate Student Association WMD anyone on this, please direct them to Terry Shepard, vice president for of the media coverage of the grand Hanszen College School House Bock Conjunction public affairs, at 713-348-6280. This will ensure that Rice complies jury's decision and asked that they Drunktion with federal law — the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act — help refer media representatives to Jones College G.I. Jones avoid undue intrusions into college life by the media, and help preserve Shepard. (See box.) Lovett College Beer Eye for the Sober Guy fairness and privacy for all students." Camacho could not be reached Martel College Miller Lite Rail for comment. Sid Richardson College Beerizon: Can you beer me now? Wiess College No theme Will Rice College Doc C's Hard Lemonade Little change in phone fees for 2004-'05

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by April Goldman ever possible. "Some of the schools have of- THRESHER STAFF fered to pay for meals, and we're The self-billed "Rice's best (only) staying with students," he said. improvisational comedy troupe" will Perez said the group decided to have competitors as it tests out its visit Boston because the area con- supremacy at East Coast universi- tains a high concentration of college ties over midterm recess. Seven campuses. Spontaneous chose the members of the improv comedy specific universities it will visit be- group Spontaneous Combustion will cause they are in session during tour the Greater Boston area, per- Rice's spring break, troupe mem- forming at Brown University, bers have personal contacts at each Amherst College, Harvard Univer- one and the group thinks the stu- sity and Tufts University. dents at the schools will particularly Wiess College senior and Spon- enjoy its show taneous member Andy Perez said the trip will provide an opportunity for Spontaneous members to per- form in front of new audiences and 'The more times we ultimately increase their comedic skill. perform in front of an "It'll be good practice for us," Perez said. "The more times we per- audience, the better form in front of an audience, the we'll get.' better we'll get." Lovett College senior Nath —- Andy Perez Pizzolatto said he expects East Coast Spontaneous Combustion audiences to be more challenging than those at Rice. "It's an opportunity to play to dif- MARSHALL ROBINSON/THRESHER ferent crowds who may be less "We tried to [pick] schools that friendly towards us," Pizzolatto said. like humor that's close to Rice's per- They may not be Christina, but they sure are dirrty "They don't come in having any rea- sonality," Perez said. "We [won't be Baker College freshmen Russel Schafer (front) and Phil Redman wrestle In the Baker mud ring created in the son to like us." able] to do Rice-specific jokes, but we quad between Will Rice and Baker Colleges. At each of the universities it vis- won't have to radically alter our style." its, Spontaneous will perform with The last time an improv troupe the school's own improv troupe, from another university came to Rice Perez said. He said the shows will was the visit of Yale's group, Purple include individual and combined Crayon, in Spring 2002. Though no E-voting systems are open to fraud performances by the groups. plans currently exist for the troupes Spontaneous raised about $1,500 from Brown, Amherst, Harvard or by Catherine Adcock could lead voters to accidentally important step toward making elec- for the trip by applying for univer- Tufts to visit Rice, Perez said Spon- tronic voting systems more secure, THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF vote for the wrong person. sity-wide grants and petitioning the taneous would be excited to host Dill said procedures should be more should be done to ensure residential colleges. Perez said the them. Sometimes it takes a computer implemented to account for such secure election results. group received money from the Stu- "It would be a great thing for us if scientist to show how untrustwor- mistakes. "Closing the audit gap is near but dent Activity Fund and the some of those groups decide to come thy computer systems can be. Dean of Social Sciences Bob not sufficient," he said. President's Fund, and seven of the to Texas and do a tour of their own," The technology behind electronic Stein, who also participated in the Dill said the physical security of nine colleges donated money for the he said. voting is not reliable, David Dill, a panel discussion, said interested ballots as well as transparency in trip. The funds will be used to pay for Seven Spontaneous members professor of computer science at parties must decide how secure to any count or re-count process must plane tickets for the members and a traveled to St. Louis during midterm Stanford University, said at his lec- make the system. be addressed. rental van. recess last year to film an improv ture Wednesday, entitled "The Battle "The question isn't whether the Hochberg said citizens that run In order to minimize spending on comedy television pilot with Wash- for Accountable Voting Systems." voting system is hackable," said polling locations make mistakes. the trip. Perez said Spontaneous ington University's troupe, Mama's Dill focused on the security prob- Stein. "Every system is hackable. "We don't have paid profession- members will be economizing when- Pot Roast. lems posed by direct-recording elec- als working the election, we have tronic devices commonly known as volunteers," he said. touch-screen voting kiosks. He pro- Computer Science Professor Dan posed several solutions that would Wallach, in collaboration with fac- increase the reliability of these meth- 'Every system is ulty from Johns Hopkins University, The following items were reported to the University Police for the period ods and allow voters to verify results. demonstrated several fundamental Feb. 17-22. Programs run on DREs are not hackable. The question flaws in the programs provided by bug-free and are subject to attacks is, what are the the company Diebold in a report Residential Colleges from insiders and outsiders, Dill said. released in June 2003, Dill said. Wiess College Feb. 20 Bicycle stolen. He said the bugs in DRF program- standards you want to Diebold, which manufactures elec- ming are generally severe and can- tronic voting systems, made head- Other Buildings not be removed. measure this against?' lines last summer when its chief Gymnasium Feb. 21 Items stolen. executive Walden O'Dell announced "We don't know how to eliminate — Bob Stein bugs in programs of significant size," he was "committed to helping Ohio Dean of Social Sciences Parking Lots he said. "After you inspect [the pro- deliver its electoral votes to [Presi- North Colleges Lot Feb. 19 Failure to stop and give information gram] as carefully as you can and dent George W. Bush] next year." in a car accident. test as carefully as you can, you only Stotesbury said the machines catch the obvious bugs. What's left sold to Harris County by Hart Lovett Lot Feb. 20 A 1990 Buick was reported stolen. are the really nasty bugs that show The question is, what are the stan- InterCivic are fundamentally differ- The vehicle was recovered by the up during elections." dards you want to measure this ent than those sold by Diebold. The Houston Police Department, and Dill said many opportunities ex- against?" machines used by Harris County do the driver was charged with ist for unauthorized individuals to Dill has founded a grassroots not run Microsoft Windows and use unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. insert hidden code into the pro- movement advocating voter-verified a real-time system, factors that make grams, posing a great security risk balloting. His Web site, http:// them more secure, he said. North Lot Feb. 21 Vehicle rear window broken. to the records made in voting ma- www.verifiedvoting.org, provides in- Brown College senior Kathleen chines. formation about the movement. Milazzo said she is concerned about Other Areas "It's not too hard to affect secu- Adina Levin, a member of the the security of touch-screen voting. Entrance #1 Drive Feb. 19 Attempted auto theft. rity," he said. "I believe that this is advisory board of the Electronic "In general, I'm concerned about unstoppable." Frontier Foundation and a panel the reliability of e-voting, but I feel Dill said the solution is to review participant, said concerned citizens confident that with more research, a questionable results obtained by should contact elections administra- solution can be found," Milazzo said. voting machines. Such reviews are tors at the county, state and national "I think that the idea of having a made possible by verified voter au- levels. The EFF is an interest group paper trail is really important, at least diting trails, he said. When a vote is that works to preserve privacy and right now." cast, the voting machine produces a freedom of speech online. Sid Richardson College sopho- printout, which is deposited in a se- In May 2003, U.S. Representative more Ginny Stuckey said Dill's in- cure ballot box. Rush Holt (D-NJ) introduced a bill, sights shed new light on electronic Such paper trails provide a record H.R. 2239, that would require a voter- voting issues. that can be used in manual re-counts, verifiable audit trail on every voting "I think having a computer scien- Dill said. system by 2004. tist speak offered a unique and benefi- $6 "Computer re-counts cannot be Panel participant Bill Stotesbery, cial perspective that I hadn't had the trusted," he said. "Like other audits, vice president of marketing for Hart opportunity to hear before," she said. independent manual re-counts InterCivic, the company that pro- For annual checkups, birth control, emergency The event, entitled "Hack the should be performed at least when vides Houston's electronic voting contraception, pregnancy testing, Rapid HIV tests and Vote," was sponsored by the Com- there are doubts about the elections machines, noted that the company puter and Information Technology testing & treatment for sexually transmitted infections. when candidates challenge on a ran- is working to implement voter-veri- Institute, the James A. Baker III In- 1.800.230.PLAN www.pphouston.org dom basis." fied balloting. stitute for Public Policy and the Of- Texas State Representative 'We, like all major companies that fice of the Chief Information Officer. Scott Hochberg (Will Rice '75), who provide such equipment, are mov- It is the first in a series of lectures Planned Parenthood* participated in the panel discus- ing in the way of voter-verified bal- entitled 'Technology, Society and of Houston and Southeast Texas, int.. sion following the lecture, said lack lots," Stotesbury said. Public Policy" that focuses on tech- of familiarity with the technology Dill said while auditing is an nology and its influence on daily life.

t ***************^*****i>***^**** »• THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 STUDENT ASSOCIATION The Student Association met Monday. The following were discussed. Halas and West share award

• The Spring Elections will be held the week after midterm recess to by Brooke Lathram lar material to use in her bioengi- how they will benefit from this in- fill positions still empty after the General Elections. Voting, which THRESH EH STAFF neering work. vestment in basic research. I per- begins at noon March 10 and ends at 1 p.m. March 15, will be held "By accident I was introduced to sonally think this is a really clear and online at http://www.RiceSA.com. Two Rice professors collaborated Jennifer by one of our colleagues," strong example of how we can make • Martel College sophomore Mike Pavlak, who was elected Campanile on the best nanotechnology discov- Halas said. "[West] had been think- that case and say that this was worth co-editor in chief along with Martel junior Jenny Voight, resigned his ery of 2003, according to Nanotech- ing, 'Gee, it would be so interesting the investment." position. The senate will conduct an application process and appoint nology Now, an online magazine that if I could have a structure like this West said she is honored her a co-editor in chief at the beginning of the fall semester. (See Story, promotes research in the field. that would absorb light.' ... I de- research was named best among so page 9.) Electrical Engineering Professor scribed [my invention] to her. Within many outstanding contenders. half an hour we had a whole lot of • Nomination forms for the 2004 Year-End Awards — the Rice Naomi Halas and Bioengineering Pro- "On the Web site they listed all of really cool ideas and applications for University Service Award, the Sallyport Award, the Outstanding fessor Jennifer West have been inves- the runners-up, and there were a lot how this kind of structure could be Senior Awards and the Morty Rich Scholarship — are available at tigating the use of golden nanoshells, of really exciting things there, so it used. It was like a hand in a glove ... http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~stact. tiny balls about 100 nanometers in was neat to [be put in the same diameter with silica cores, in cancer It was a really wonderful match." • Rice University Police Chief Bill Taylor announced RUPD will be category]," West said. diagnostics and treatment, among conducting an assessment as part of the process of hiring three new Gold is biocompatible, meaning Provost Eugene Levy said the other biological applications. officers. Taylor said he would like four to six students to be involved it can be injected into the body with- award highlights the strength of re- in the process, which will take place March 12 and 13. Anyone The properties of a nanoshell out causing a response from the search at Rice. interested in participating should send an e-mail to [email protected]. varies with its size and the rela- immune system, Halas said. Because tionship between its inner and m SA co-Presidents Bryan Debbink and Michael Leggett led a discus- researchers know how to attach an- outer radii, Halas said. By manipu- sion of what worked and did not work in the SA this year. Senate tibodies to gold, nanoshells can be lating the radii, the nanoshells can members said they think the SA should continue having celebrations targeted to specific tissues. be made to absorb any wavelength for athletic teams, that SA standing committee chairs should Infrared wavelengths travel of light. continue to update the senate on their committees' work, and that through humans bodies, so T-shirt order forms should remain available online. Suggestions for In contrast to quantum dots, an- nanoshells designed to absorb infra- the future included giving new student representatives more respon- other type of nanostructure made red light and specifically targeted to sibility, increasing senators' presences in their colleges, shortening from semi-conductors, nanoshells cancer cells can heat and kill cancer and standardizing time lengths for discussions in meetings and are tunable plasmonic particles, cells without harming surrounding increasing publicity for events. which means they absorb an excers body tissue. Experiments in tissues of light and emit energy as heat. • Leggett, a Wiess College senior, updated the senate on the and in mice have shown that a com- Both these properties are important status of the environmental policy the SA Environment and bination of targeted nanoshells and for biomedical applications. Facilities Committee has drafted. Leggett said the committee has infrared light can kill cancer cells. presented the policy to President Malcolm Gillis, who will submit West said the process is being de- it to the Board of Trustees for approval at the board's March veloped by Nanospectra Bio- meeting with his strong support. Gillis will also recommend that sciences, Inc., a company she and the board grant funding to hire a sustainability coordinator to Halas founded, and human trials are oversee the policy's implementation. estimated to begin in 12 to 18 months. Halas said nanoshells can also be STUART SINCLAIR/THRESHER • The senate voted to change the SA by-laws to require that the SA used in immunoassays, which are used Jennifer West president give a State of the University address each year. The new to diagnose diseases such as HIV. by-law does not specify the address's format. The current HIV test has a long turn- • The senate approved the Class of 2007 Council, which will plan "It's a very big deal to win an around time because the blood sample social events and community sen/ice opportunities for members of award like that," Levy said. "It is a must be purified before the test is run. manifestation of the fact that Rice the Class of 2007. Anyone with questions should contact Sid Because nanoshells can absorb light faculty are leading in the develop- Richardson College freshman Lesa Tran at [email protected]. in the infrared range, the blood sample ment of these areas of research and m The senate approved the Rice Cards Club, which will organize card would not need to be purified in a technology." games and tournaments. Anyone with questions should contact nanoshell test, which could thus be Baker College freshman Marshall Robinson at [email protected]. Jones College sophomore Priya processed more quickly. Bhatia worked in Halas's lab last Halas said she is glad the year and plans to work there again The next meeting will be March 8 at 10 p.m. in Farnsworth Pavilion in Nanotechnology Now award is bring- this summer. As a freshman, Bhatia the Student Center. ing attention to her research and to won third place in the Rice Under- MARSHALL ROBINSON/THRESHER Rice. She said awards like this get graduate Research Symposium for Naomi Halas the public excited about the practi- work she did with Halas. cal benefits that result from research. "The best part of working with COLLEGE PRESIDENTS 2004-'05 Halas said she and West teamed "There's now this huge national [Halas] is her enthusiasm for new up about five years ago, after Halas nanotechnology initiative ... so ideas," Bhatia said. "She's really al- Baker College Sacha Abinader created the first nanoshells, at which people want to see what the fruits ways intrigued by new things. ... She Brown College Tamara Friedrich point West was searching for a simi- are," Halas said. "They want to see likes to be creative." Hanszen College Wade Malone Jones College Ellen Montz Lovett College Lanny Bose Martel College Phill Brown Sid Richardson College Laura Sawyer Wiess College Edith Arnold Will Rice College CW McCullagh

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Euery February, in celebration f" oF the Chinese New Year, me Chinese Student Association participates in a dragon run, signaling the celebration to the campus. 4

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Above: The dragon dancers enter the Humanities Building Friday to celebrate the Chinese New Year with all students.

Left (top): The dancers also stopped by the amphitheater in Herzstein Hall. In addition to the dragon dancers, the Chinese Student Association also was one of the organizations sponsoring the Lunar New Year Festival that took place in the Student Center Friday night.

Left (bottom): The dragon leaves the safe confines of the classrooms and goes out into the academic quad to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Bottom: P'agon dancers head towards the Humanities Building during one of their parades Friday. The dragon made three runs through the academic quad and surrounding buildings in the morning and during lunch.

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'<> THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2004 Debate team ranked eighth nationally by Risa Gordon more Kim Swanson said her awards awards, two second-place awards New Campanile THRESHER STAFF reflect the hard work and time she and two third-place awards. Rice has put into debating and individual teams also swept the parliamentary In tournaments over the past three speaking events. debate competition, with two teams weeks, the George R. Brown Foren- "[The awards] are very satisfy- tying for first place and the remain- sics Society has garnered 79 awards co-editor resigns ing," Swanson said. "I really just ing team finished third. and is ranked eighth nationally by enjoy competing, so it's nice to be The team participated in a tour- the National Parliamentary Debate by Jenny Rees as a pair, but only one has stepped rewarded, but if anything, some- nament hosted by the University of down, and we simply need to find Association. Three debate pairs on THRESHER EDI IOKIA1. STAFF thing that makes you want to work St. Thomas Sunday and earned first that one person a new partner." the squad are also nationally ranked. even harder." place in the efficiency sweepstakes SA President-elect Derrick Director of Forensics David Martel College sophomore The team also competed Feb. and second place overall. Valdez was Matthews said a committee con- Worth said the team's success is Mike Pavlak, who was elected 12-14 in the Sweetheart Swing Invi- again awarded first-place overall sisting of himself, SA senate mem- due to I he members' talent and co-editor of the Campanile in last tational at the University of Okla- speaker. In individual events, the bers, Voight and Student Media strong work ethic. week's General Elections, re- homa. Other schools at the invita- team garnered two more first-place signed immediately following his Adviser Jen Cooper (Will "They haven't for one second this tional included the University of awards, three second-place and one election. Pavlak, who is an asso- Rice '90) will hold an open appli- year, I think, rested on their talent," Texas, Kansas State University and third-place. ciate editor this year, said he re- cation process beginning the first Worth said. "They've worked hard Sam Houston State University. The Provost Eugene Levy said the signed for personal reasons. week of the fall semester. to go that extra mile, to really refine Rice team finished first overall, win- team's successes are impressive. "After the election, some per- "The committee will choose their talent in a way that puts them ning 10 individual awards in such "I think it's a wonderful thing," sonal issues came up, and I real- someone to nominate, and the above their peers." events as dramatic duo, extempora- Levy said. "When you think about ized that I won't be able to fulfill senate will vote to appoint the Dean of Humanities Gary Wihl said neous speaking and programmed the high-quality universities that put the post," Pavlak said. person," Matthews, a Will Rice the team's success shows that stu- oral interpretation, as well as three a lot of effort and time into debate, to Martel junior Jenny Voight, College junior, said. dents use their academic knowledge be in the top 12 or so it's something who was elected Campanile The process should be com- both in and out of the classroom. we need to be proud of." co-editor along with Pavlak, will pleted by the end of the third "I think it's a sign that students Worth said the team has fin- remain in the position. week of classes, Matthews said. really value rhetoric and communi- 'They've worked hard ished the regular tournament sea- The Student Association will Pavlak said he is unsure cation skills and are using [them] in son and is now preparing for na- appoint a co-editor to fill the va- whether he will apply for the po- very creative ways, not just in their to go that extra mile, to tional championships. cant spot at the beginning of the sition in the fall. courses of study, but as part of their "At this point in the season, every fall semester, SA co-President Leggett said he hopes Pavlak extracurricular activities,"Wihl said. really refine their talent squad is trying to do the same thing: Michael Leggett said. Because will apply for the position. The team of Wiess College junior trying to quality as many events for the Campanile is a blanket-tax "Whatever personal problems Greg Miller and Will Rice College in a way that puts them nationals as you can, trying to get organization, receiving $24 per forced him to step down, I hope sophomore Ben Smiley is ranked 15th above their peers your debate teams ranked so that student in blanket-tax money, its they are resolved before the ap- by the National Parliamentary De- they get invited to the appropriate editor must be elected by the plication process," Leggett said. bate Association. Rankings are based — David Worth prestigious events at the end of the student body. However, the SA Cooper also said she hopes on a team's winning percentage. Director of Forensics year, and so you're trying to finish as Senate may appoint an editor if Pavlak will continue his partici- Martel College sophomore strongly as possible," Worth said. the position becomes vacant. pation in the Campanile. Danielle Mathieu-Reeves and Wiess The team will attend several na- "[Pavlak] had to step down, and "I'm hopeful that Mike will be freshman James Rapore are ranked tional meets during the next two there will be an open search in the able to be involved in the Campa- 40th, while Jones College sopho- debate awards. months, beginning with the Ameri- beginning of the fall semester, at nile in some way next year," Coo- more Robert Crider and Martel Mathieu-Reeves said the team can Forensic Association-National which time the SA will find and per said. sophomore Nathan Smith are ranked has clone well this year because of Individual EventsTournament Dis- appoint a new co-editor," Leggett, Voight could not be reached for 51st. More than 1,000 debate teams its strong sense of community. trict March 5-6 at the University of a Wiess College senior, said. comment as she is competing in the are ranked nationally. "Of course, I'm certainly enjoy- Oklahoma and the National Parlia- " [Pavlak and Voight] were elected WAC Swimming Championships. The team competed in three tour- ing my own success and the success mentary Tournament of Excellence namentsFeb. 6-8in San Diego. Miller of my partner, James," Mathieu- for invited debate teams March and Smiley tied for fifth place in the Reeves said. "We work very well 12-14 at the University of California Point Loina Round Robin, an invita- together, and it's exciting to see all Berkeley. The NPTE is a selective tional open only to the top 20 debate our hard work come to fruition." tournament: only the top 50 debate teams in the country. The other team Rice hosted an invitational tour- teams are invited to participate. members competed at Southwest- nament Saturday and won the over- Miller and Smiley have already ern College and earned four awards all team award, the debate sweep- been invited, and Worth said he in individual event competitions. stakes and the efficiency sweep- expects invitations for Mathieu- I^ter in the weekend, the team com- stakes, which is based on the ratio of Reeves and Rapore and possibly peted in the Sunset Cliffs Classic at awards to competitors. Hanszen for Crider and Smith. Point Loma Nazarene University College junior Felipe Valdez was The National Parliamentary against 80 other schools, garnering awarded first-place overall speaker, Debate Association National Cham- four individual events awards and the top individual award given in the pionship will be held April 7-10 at three semifinalist honors. tournament. For individual events, California State University at Sid Richardson College sopho- the team earned five first-place Northridge. The Baha'i Faith Mellon Undergraduate Fellows Program Uniting your world ... one heart at a time Infomational meetings, Devotionals and The Mellon Undergraduate Fellows Program at Rice University is currently accepting Study circles near campus applications from students interested in participating in a mentored program that prepares them Call 1-800-22-UNITE or visit www.bahai.org for entering Ph.D. programs in selected disciplines after they graduate from Rice University. Eligible fields are Anthropology, Art History, Classics, Computer Science, Demography, Earth Sciences, Ecology, English, Ethnomusicology, Foreign Languages, History, Literature, Mathematics, Musicology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Theory, Religion and Sociology. Come Worship with Us! Applicants should normally be completing their sophomore year as a student at Rice University. West University Baptist Church invites you to Selection will be based on a number of attributes including but not limited to academic standing worship, the study of God's Word, and fellowship. and potential, life experiences and interests, commitment to building bridges in multicultural settings, and interest in pursuing graduate education. Students who participate in the program We have both contemporary and traditional Sunday worship receive a yearly stipend of $1,600, work closely with a faculty mentor for two years, and arc also services, as well as a college-level Sunday school class that is eligible for participation in summer fellowship programs at the end of their sophomore or junior attended by many Rice University and Medical School students years. Finalists will be interviewed. Announcements will be made in March. and taught by Dr. Jim Tour. Free breakfast is always served in the class, along with an opportunity to take the Lord's Supper Application forms are and additional information are available online at each Sunday morning. www.profcssor.rice.edu/professor/Mcllon Fellows.asp. Applications may also be picked up from the Office of the Associate Provost. Room 313A, Lovett Hall. We are located 2 miles directly west of campus. 6218 Auden between University and Rice. Free round-trip shuttle serv ice is Application deadline is March 10.2004 provided each Sunday morning leaving at 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM on the loop in front of Rice's Allen Center. See www.wubc.org for more details, or call 713-668-2319.

Contemporary Worship: 8:30 AM Sunday School: 9:45 AM Recycle Me! Traditional Worship: 11:00 AM 10 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 Student director of O-Week named purpose of O-Week is to provide Williams was also impressed by by Holly Shiao new students with acao;*nic advis- Tison's ideas. FOR THE THRESHKR ing while introducing and incorpo- "Kaleen highlighted several cre- Brown College junior Kaleen rating them into their residential ative and unique ideas that she had Tison was appointed the 2004-'05 colleges. Tison said she hopes to for O-Week," Williams said. "She also student director of Orientation balance these goals with fun cam- demonstrated a true passion and en- Week. pus-wide events. She said she will thusiasm for orientation at Rice." Tison will be responsible for co- also focus on improving the manda- ordinating university-wide programs tory presentations new students and events for O-Week and commu- must attend during O-Week, espe- nicating with all the college O-Week cially the diversity training. 'My big point as coordinators. She said a major chal- "While diversity training has been lenge for her will be providing a a good thing to start at Rice, it could student director is to sense of unity among the colleges. use some improvement, and a lot of the presentations could use a little act as a big think tank more life in them," Tison said. V Tison said she plans to share and include all our the decision-making process with the O-Week coordinators from the ideas and traditions colleges. that you can adapt to "[The group of college coordina- tors] is going to be a great group of your own college people because they care so much," Tison said. "I'm really excited about — Kaleen Tison working with people that are so in- Student director of O-Week volved and care so much about the new class." While she does not plan to make any major changes to O-Week, Tison has served as an O-Week Tison said she intends to make some adviser at Brown and as a co-adviser small ones, using student evalua- at Lovett College. She said she thinks tions from this year's O-Week to having advised at two colleges will determine what worked and what prove to be an advantage in her new STUART SINCLAIR/THRESHER did not work. role. Kaleen Tison The committee that chose Tison "You don't realize what goes on \ "Each college has its own tradi- consisted of two students and in the other colleges," Tison said. MARSHALL ROBINSON/THRESHER tions and imparts upon its freshmen three staff members, including "Everyone has an O-Week, and you the importance of their own college, Wiess College senior Whitney assume that they're similar. But It's better than classes but there are university aspects that Botsford, the 2003-'04 student direc- there's so much variation. My big Two prospective students see all that Rice has to offer while dancing need to be taken care of," Tison said. tor of O-Week. Botsford said she point as student director is to act as at the Rhythms party held Friday night in the Baker Commons during Assistant Director of Student thinks Tison is a good choice be- a big think tank and include all our Vision Weekend. Activities Holly Williams, who is cause she is conscientious and has ideas and traditions that you can the staff head of O-Week, said the good ideas for improving O-Week. adapt to your own college."

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Protect co AND Serve

How the Rice University Police Department went from nowhere to everywhere on campus in 25 years

- Story and Layout by Jeff Bishop and Rachel Rustin

Rice students may memorize the Taylor said that while he officially Recent changes phone number for RUPD before they reports to Binford, he regularly talks Incidents in the spring of 1994 even know what it stands for. to Vice President for Finance and raised the profile of campus security. The number, and the fact that Administration Dean Currie, Vice On March 29, 1994, a lone gun- Rice police officers are different than President for Student Affairs Zenaido man forced a male student to drive others, is drilled into the minds of Camacho and President Malcolm to an ATM, where the gunman took freshmen and transfers during Gillis, and has even presented to the $400 from the student. Orientation Week. Board of Trustees. Two days later, four students But the Rice University Police Taylor said his department is were approached by two armed Department is a more than a tele- periodically in contact with the Hous- men in the Jones College parking phone extension. ton Police Department, the Texas lot, formerly located on the site of "I think that we have the best Alcohol Beverage Commission, the Martel College. The students, two ! university police department in the District Attorney's oTice and the males and two females, were country," Associate Vice President Medical Examiner, though RUPD forced to drive to an ATM ma- for Finance and Administration Neill reports only to Rice. chine, however none of the stu- Binford, who helps to oversee RUPD, dents had ATM cards. said. "If you look at the ... way we The attackers then forced the hire [officers] and the involvement students to drive to the 4800 block of the community within the hiring of Almeda Road, near the Reliant and the promotion, the community The reality is that there Astrodome, and disrobe. One of the is greatly involved and we want it female students was forced back that way." isn'/ a wall around this into the car. where she was sexu- RUPD Chief Bill Taylor said he plaee. We are the wall/ ally assaulted as the attackers forced views RUPD as a protective force her to drive them. people can talk to. — Bill Taylor The attackers were never caught. "Our main function is to provide Rice University Police Earlier that day, the board ap- a safe environment for the students Department chief proved $290,000 for improved cam- to learn and the faculty to do re- pus lighting and $75,000 for testing search," Taylor said. "We're open to a card reader system, as well as other the exchange of ideas and are ac- security measures. This was merely ceptable of all people." History a coincidence, as such budget ad- The predecessor of the RUPD, justments are part of a long budget A Profile of the Department the Rice University Security De- process that had been previously

RUPD has about 25 officers, and partment, was created in 1967 in decided. COURTESY 1 98S CAMPANILE a host of security guards, dispatch- response to feelings that contract By mid-April, seven new security The Rice University Police Department are ingrained in Rice culture, from ers, ticket writers and support security officers were not handling guards were hired so the university meals at the colleges to sporting events and parties. personnel, as well as staff members incidents in a satisfactory fashion. could increase the number of pa- devoted to traffic and parking. The department originally con- trols by police officers at night. RUPD is responsible for patrol- sisted of a chief, five officers, a A committee was formed in the The Future them be their own entity instead of ling the campus, providing security dispatcher, and two contract secu- fall of 1994 to investigate security Currie said while there have not part of [our] own community. And I at events and preventative outreach. rity guards. concerns raised by students. The been large severe crimes on campus don't know if that is better or worse." Officers must have attended a state- In 1969, the Texas Legislature committee, which offered its re- recently, formal reviews should be Student Association President- approved police academy; they have passed legislation allowing private port in the spring of 1995, recom- done before another crisis occurs. elect Derrick Matthews said lie the same authority as police officers universities to create full police de- mended more officers and support "Everything in the university wants more communication between in non-university departments. partments. Rice took advantage of staff for RUPD, better lighting >n needs Ic be reviewed every so RUPD and the student body. Taylor said the department usu- this opportunity in 1970. campus, a card access system for often, Currie *aid "The campus "I just want to see a formalized ally receives between 20-30 applica- The department, headed by H.R. parts of campus and increased police is such a visible part of the process where students can have tions for vacancies and that RUPD is "Ike" Rhodes, gathered information shuttle hours. community that it gets reviewed all regular input or feedback." generally stricter about hiring than about on-campus incidents and was In January of 1997, RUPD re- of the time. So no, I don't think there Matthews, a Will Rice College jun- most departments. responsible for building security. leased statistics suggesting that the is anything that is bx'oken." ior, said. "I think the RUPD should According to the RUPD Web site, At this time, however, the depart- security measures implemented in Will Rice College President Ryan have some system that gets regular RUPD "takes the lead in providing a ment had little interaction with stu- 1995 had lowered crime rates. While Bergauer said the relationship be- input and in the same way RUPD safe environment for the university dents. some of the measures, such as clos- tween RUPD and the student body would tell them more information." community by protecting life and In 1985, the position of chief ing campus gates at midnight, had is different from last year. Taylor said RUPD is open to con- property. To achieve this protection, was created and filled by Mary been greeted with negative reac- "In the past RUPD was, in a lot of cerns from the Rice community. RUPD maintains patrols to deter and Voswinkel, who had been the as- tions and controversy, the greater people's minds, ones of the best things "We're at best virtually transpar- detect crime, to report fires and sistant director of the department community later concluded that about Rice," Bergauer, a senior, said. ent." Taylor said. "The reality is that safety hazards, and to control traffic since 1978. Voswinkel served until those measures were worth im- "Recently there seems like there has there isn't a wall around this place. on campus." 1999. provements in security. been more and more of a push to have We are the wall."

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COURTESY HOUSiON CHRONICLE STUART S'NCLAIR/THRFSHER COURTESY 1974 CAMPANILE The early days The bicycle The future The protective service on campus went from a "Security In 1982, the Rice University Police Department introduced Those on campus last summer saw a glimpse Department" to a full-fledged police force, with licensed the bicycle, with four RUPD officers navigating campus on of the future when RUPD officers had stints on officers, in 1970. two-wheels. Segways. I • THE RICE THRESHER ELECTION BLURBS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2004 RHSHI Student Association Spring Elections

* Voting begins online March 10 at noon and ends at 1 pm on March 15. To vote, go to http://www.RiceSA.coin. SA INTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY COURT JR. REP. Ames Grawert Brian Cohen About myself: I'm Ames Grawert, a sophomore at Lovett College, and for the past year I've been part of the Student I have served on the court for the past two years as Freshman and Sophomore class representative. This year, I have Association Senate as the Elections Committee Chairman. As Elections Chair, I managed last year s Spring election, served as chairman of the court. I would like to continue serving the court and help next year's chair have a smooth and the Fall and General election of this school year. This position served as an ideal introduction into the SA Senate transition into the job. I did not run in the first election because at the time 1 had plans go abroad. Please vote for me and especially into the Executive Committee. Now, I'd like to take that experience one step further and serve as the for UCourt Junior Representative. SA's next Internal Vice President. j I -wr As Internal Vice President, I will manage SA Standing Committees, exercise some control over the New J On

•Recent changes made to the appeals process, Thank you for your consideration. It would be a privilege to represent the student body on such a distinguished panel, and I hope I can count on your support in the Spring Election. •Continual revisions ol the new appeals process to make it a more student-run system, •Proposed amendments to the Constitution regarding the structure of elections, •Appropriate penalties and maintaining uniformity from case to case Allen Chen

I'm Allen Chen, and I want to represent you on University Council, the University Standing Committee that This fall the University sent me to the annual Academic Integrity conference. There I learned how honor codes advises our President on general University issues. work and don't work at other institutions. Seeing how other schools address Academic Integrity has made me With the arrival of President-elect Leebron and a few University projects in the planning stages, the University will committed to preserving and improving the system we have in place here at Rice, and I want to continue to work be working on important projects in the coming years (such as possible changes to the library and plans for a community towards that goal as your At-Large Rep next year. hall, a recreational center, and underground parking), and it is vital to have an active student voice in anv of these decisions and in what direction Rice takes. Amy Askin I'm very eager to serve as that voice, your undergraduate representative on University Council. Whether through surveys, listserv forums, open forums, or parliament visits (or even just talking with you), 1 will seek your input on any I m running for Honor Council At-Large Representative because I believe in the importance of the Rice Honor important issues that may face Rice in the coming year and ensure it is heard. System. I believe student participation in the system is a very important part of our undergraduate education. I know the issues - what's been done during the past years, the present issues, and what issues we have before us in the future. I have the experience - I've been actively involved in leading student government for many years and Over the past two years I have served as a member of the Honor Council as both an At-Large Representative and have served on advisory boards in the past. And most importantly, I'd love to represent you for Rice's future. a Junior Class Representative. My involvement with the Council has included chairing committees and assisting with new student orientation. This experience combined with my commitment and sense of responsibility qualifies me for Get Your Voice Heard — Vote Allen for University Council! Thanks! this position. For the past two years I have made my Honor Council participation my top Extra-Curricular priority, and this will not change if I am re-elected. Denise Bear

I appreciate your support and your vote! The University Council is the primary advising group to the president of the university. The student representative on the council should be an outgoing individual with experience in group interaction, communication, and decision making. I he undergraduate body needs a representative who is creative, ambitious, and has experience working with Ashley-Rachelle Head faculty and administration. I am running for University Council representative because I believe 1 meet these "The Rice Honor Code holds a position of high esteem with student-. if id fi -Aty AiW \r j-.< jnhk< many other qualifications. I have served on Sid's RA Search committee, currently work as a Research Assistant for a professor in schools, at Rice, it's not a joke. Graduating with a Rice degree ha.'.1 >rn rrior- igriifkarif ir> drrriomt rating integrity the Jones School who is presently on the council, an am outgoing, responsible, and dedicated. I would be honored to and education because of the importance of the Honor Code on the RiccCarripir. In order to maintain tins, reputation, represent the student body on the University Council and would greatly appreciate your vote. (he I lonor Council must be filled with Student Representatives who recognizc this important <- and who are dedicated to maintaining and preserving it. I am such a student. Because I see the Honor Council as playing a vital role at Rice James Lloyd University, I want very much to be a part of helping it continue and persevere as a student-run organization. As a representative, I would be receptive and responsive to student input, which I believe is an integral part of having a I take pride in serving the students at Rice and highly respect the responsibility of representing t he Rice successful and just council. I firmly believe in hearing all sides of every issue and making only well-informed decisions. Community. By keeping current with Rice news and remaining in close contact with fellow students, I plan to bring If elected, I will make fair choices that reflect the intentions of the honor code and maintain its integrity. an effective and representative voice to the University Council.

With experience serving both on the college and university level, I hope to bring important insights from a wide Andrew Koller range of perspectives. In addition to communicating directly with students, I will also have the opportunity to stay well informed of campus concerns and student opinions as a member of the Student Association Senate next year. I'm running for the position of Honor Council At-Large Representative because I feel very strongly about this great Rice tradition. The honor code tradition was the one ol the many main reasons I decided to come here, and I would The University Council advises the president on policy matters affecting the faculty and the operation of the like to give back to the Rice community by serving as a representative. I am committed to serving the Rice community university. As there are only two positions for undergraduate representatives among 14 faculty and staff, it is vital that not just by sitting on the council but also being very available to questions and comments. our representatives be committed to representing students professionally and with dedication THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY27 , 2004

THE THRESHER l)KE \M A LITHE DREAM OF ME I RECOMMENDATIONS EOR EVENTS 'Dreamers' a sweet, complex love letter to French cinema AROUNI) HOUSTON j THROUGH MARCH Jonathan Schumann 12, 2004. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF From the moment its elaborate, highly stylized opening sequence be- gins, with production credits cascad- ing across the screen into and out of the Eiffel Tower's grating, one knows picks The Dreamers is, at the very least, going to be a visually exciting film. 4 tonight and tomorrow WORD UP 'the dreamers'

in theaters Marc Bamuthi Joseph Rating: It-kick 1/2 presents Word Becomes (out of five) Flesh at DiverseWorks. The spoken word artist Thankfully, director Bernardo addresses exploitation of Bertolucci (who won an Oscar for 1987's The Ijist Emperor and cre- black men throughout ated universal controversy with the the history of the United hyper-sexual Last Tango in Paris in 1972) ensures this film is more than States with a blend of an exercise in style. An aesthetically poetry and dance. pleasing spectacle of sumptuous Tonight and tomorrow at Parisian life, and by far one of the most enjoyable visits to the movies I 8 p.m. at DiverseWorks, have ever had, The Dreamers feels 1117 East Freeway. like a re-discovered '60s classic. COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES $15, http:// Theo (Louis Garrei. left) and Matthew (Michael Pitt) flank the beautiful and seductive Isabelle (Eva Green), the object of everyone's desire in The Dreamers. www.diverseworks.org Before the for more information. audience can say stantly quotes famed directors Good-looks are not the only qual- make, but Bertolucci is interested in Godard and Truflaut. ity that these three characters share. these films' legendary energy and "sexual TENSION," But all is not well in Paris. A Like Matthew, Theo and Isabelle spirit, not their frame-by-frame re- tonight and cultural revolution is on the rise as are cinephiles. The film's most production. Ultimately it is a suc- tomorrow Matthew moves the government attempts to shut charming moments take place when cessful device that infuses the film in with the duo. down the Cinemateque, a mecca for the characters re-enact famous with clips from its inspiration, while COME TO THE young, brooding intellectuals and scenes from French New Wave effectively relating the characters' pseudo-revolutionaries. While pro- classics. Anyone who has seen intense infatuation with cinema. CABARET The story follows Matthew testing the theater's closing, Mat- Godard's Breathless will warmly Essentially, The Dreamers is {Hedwig and the Angry Inch's thew meets twins Theo and Isabelle greet Isabelle's winning imperson- about this type of obsession — a If you have a penchant Michael Pitt), a young, naive and (newcomers Louis Garrei and Eva ation of classic beauty Jean Seberg. reckless love for cinema, beauty and, Green). The three instantly bond in After Isabelle spouts several lines of for the postmodern, idealistic American student living in ultimately, sex. As Matthew spends Paris in the '60s. He is a self- the way that only people in movies dialogue, Bertolucci cuts to that more time with Theo and Isabelle, check out Jack proclaimed cinephile, one who do — unrealistically quick and with scene in the original film. he realizes that they share an eerily Babylon's End of the religiously frequents the French much ease. And before the audi- This idea seems pretentious and close bond. There is something sa- Cinemateque, feverishly reads the ence can say "sexual tension," Mat- unoriginal, somewhat reminiscent cred between them, a love so in- World Cabaret. The theory-heavy critic l)e Sica and con- thew moves in with the duo. of Gus Van Sant's ill-fated Psycho re- See PASSION, Page 16 variety program features everything from fan dancers to Sinatra send- MRS. ERISBYAND THE RATS OENIMH ups to potshots at Britney Spears. Infernal orchestrates a well-tuned, but disorienting 'Symphony' Doors open at 10:30 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Carly Kocurek Foreman certainly seems to THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF think so. The show is most success- At the Axiom, If you don't have a high capacity ful at raising questions peripheral 2524 McKinney Street. $5. for the absurd, stay away from Rich- to the issues of robot ice cream and ard Foreman's Symphony of Rats, dancing with aliens. What would the most recent show from Infernal happen if the president had some tonight Bridegroom Productions. sort of crisis of conscious? What if he suddenly wanted a new job, or GIRL, YOU'LL developed a crippling fear of public- speaking? What if he just didn't BE A WOMAN 'symphony of rats' like playing golf? SOON IBP's execution of the complex, Infernal Bridegroom and at times barely comprehen- Productions Darling of the French sible, script is nearly impeccable. Rating: kk k (out of five) The set, a collaboration between New Wave Jean-Luc IBP Technical Director Wayne At the Axiom, 2524 McKinney Godard's first color film. A Street, Thurs. — Sat. through Barnhill, Houston artist Patrick Medrano, and local painting collec- Woman is a Woman is a March 13, $10-$15. www.infernalbridegroom.org tive I Ix>ve You, Baby is somewhere send-up to Hollywood between a futuristic nightmare, a musical romances. cartoon landscape and the after- The play explores the inner work- math of a natural disaster in an Tonight at 7 p.m. at the ings of the mind of a U.S. president office building. Brown Theater in the who appears to be attempting to Caroline Wiess Law make a speech. Unfortunately, he's gone just a little off the deep end. On a BINARY scale Building of the Museum He may or may not be taking or- of theater versus of Fine Arts, Houston, ders from space aliens. He may or may not be on the planet. His dancing performance art, 1001 Bissonnet Street. abilities are in question, but he cer- $6 general admission, tainly is a lousy golfer. Symphony of Rats $5 students and seniors. The question at the center of the may fall into the play (which Foreman pen- For details go to ned in 1987) seems to be the question category of www.mfah.org. of just how human officials are allowed theater. to be. As bizarre as the setting is — it COURTESY GEORGE HIXSON seems we're inside The ambitious lighting scheme by Charlesanne Rabensburg plays a president-tormenting alien In Infernal the president's Kirk Markley greatly amplifies the Bridegroom Productions' visually lush version of Richard Foreman's head — the audi- eerie nature of the production. Score Symphony of Rats. ence will likely feel by IBP Artistic Director Anthony Ba- compelled to pull for rilla is haunting and clever, combin- Costuming also works extremely same time that they appear exotic the commander-in- ing original pieces with clips of pop well, particularly in the case of the and threatening. chief. Maybe he culture ephemera, and a pair of robot two female alien/monster charac- Taken together, these visual ele- should get time off puppets designed by Katie Jackson ters whose wild hair and eye makeup ments would allow the play to coast to get ice cream and Lirry Olivarez are a quirky edi- contrast with sharp suits. The effect through any weak acting, of which from robots. tion to the production's visuals. makes them seem familiar at the See RATS. Page 16 *'ixra ,>s 14 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004

Saying goodbye to 'Sex' How to cope with 'the end of an era'

Over the years, we have all vehicle Miss Match, which at- learned how hard it is to go tempts to portray sexy, single life without sex. The wanting. The wait- in Los Angeles. The problem is, no ing. The frequent trips matter how hard one to the video store. By tries, the magic can- this point I hope you not be recreated. But, realize that I am not it can be "re-watched". talking about the act of Thankfully, HBO sex — that's another has made the entire column for another sec- Sex and the City series tion. No, I am talking available on DVD for E about the end of an era, its adoring fans. (The the end of Sex and the first part of this sea- City. Jonathan son will be released For six seasons, Car- May 18.) So another rie and her gal pals, Schumann recommendation is Miranda, Charlotte and that viewing parties are Samantha, have made certainly in order. Start our summers and winters hot and with the first season and see how heavy. Perhaps the hardest part of it all began — Carrie's first yearn- each season was the end and ings for Mr. Big, Miranda before Brady, an unmarried Charlotte, and COURTESY THE MENU COLLECTION having to say good-bye, knowing it A model of the Menll House, which was designed from 1984-'87. Luis Barragan and Raul Ferrera constructed the would be months until the gals' Samantha on the prowl. Or go model from colored board, paper and plexiglass. The Menll family commissioned the design in hopes of constructing a latest juicy "sexploits" would be back even further and see where guest house for visiting artists. exposed. It was hard to abstain, the concept emerged with the but there was always the promise breezy novel by Candace Bushnell of fresh new material on the hori- (who matriculated to Rice in 1976, zon. but did not graduate) that started it all. Spring break is coming up, Exhibit provides insight into architecture But with the show now gone and there could not be a better forever, I am lost. Sunday nights Christina M. Frangos tant Raul Ferrera. porary and clean approach to the beach read. are now blank in my day planner. FOR THE THRESHER Barragan, one of the foremost project at hand. Slowly but surely, the argument A mixture of architectural dis- architects of the 20th century, used Though the exhibit itself looks over which lovely lady one most plays, detailed floor plans, primary elements of both religious and secu- quite unassuming with only resembles — I am definitely Remember: art source letters and stunning prints lar Mexican architecture in his de- 16 framed works, more perusal re- Miranda-esque — will fade into comprises the Menil's exhibit Luis signs. Bright, vibrant colors and veals persona! and historical refer- IMITATES life so the background of popular culture Barragan: An Unbuilt House for the striking uses of light distinguish his ences as well. The letters between as new shows and fads emerge. Menil. The exhibit is the visual rep- style. The multi-level structure, com- the principles of the project pre- yes, you too can So how does the die-hard Sex and resentation of a guest house, com- plete with terraces and a pool, is served in two display cases on either the City fan cope with the series' be fabulous. missioned by Dominique de Menil, depicted through a variety of media end of the exhibit are mostly in En- loss? Well, I have a couple sug- that was to be built across from the in this one-room exhibit. glish, though several are written in gestions. Rothko Chapel (just on the other Through several sketched blue- Spanish and one in French. Through side of Highway 59 from campus). prints, one can see part of the thought reading these letters, one can better First, have your own Saturday So, what should we Sex and the She envisioned "an empty house processes of a great architect. Black appreciate the surrounding designs, morning brunches. Some of the City fans walk away with? Our show without a family" in which art would and white floor plans represent each as Barragan and Ferrera enumerate show's most enjoyable moments is over, it's time to say good-bye, be the only permanent inhabitants. level of the structui e. and while they the measurements and details of occur overthe fourgals' fruit plates music swells in the background as might be better understood by a per- each room. Correspondence be- and veggie frittatas at their local we reach for the tissues. Well, we son with architectural training, the tween the architects, Menil, and her nameless New York diner. With- should all remember what made aides shows an impassioned inter- out their exploits to keep you oc- this show great. Yes, its irreverent 'luis barragan: drawings alone can be appreciated as works of art. Eight prints show the est in the completion of this build- cupied. get wrapped up in the your vivacious spirit, keen wit and in- an unbuilt house pals' real-life romantic trials and sight and groundbreaking portrayal house in a more concrete manner ing. One set of letters describes a for the menil' through a series of vivid vantage delay in the planning of the Menil tribulations. Remember: art imi- of sex made it unique, but friend- points and angles. guest house. From the dates of the tates life so yes, you too can be ship is what it was all about. The Menil Collection Barragan's pink, orange and blue letters, one can deduce that the his- fabulous. If these four gals taught us Rating: *** Second, don't be swayed by anything, it was that friends are (out of five) hues are arresting in the prints and toric earthquakes in Mexico City in in the small model at the center of Sept. 1985 were the tragic events to imitation. Television executives at what keep us grounded, give us the exhibition room. The juxtaposi- which Menil alluded. rival networks are likely grinning at support and make us laugh. So, Hoping to attract respected indi- tion of two-dimensional antique cars Because of the museum's financial the sitcom's end and comprising when your eyes swell with tears viduals from all realms of the art world, found in almost every piece and stresses and the passing of Barragan, new would-be hits that are no more as you rememberCarrie, Miranda, Menil wanted to build a space both three-dimensional elements in the the project was never completed. This than poor carbon copies. In the Charlotte and Samantha, remem- small enough to feel intimate and large model adds to the designs' light- exhibit is both a memorial to the unbuilt past, even Sex and the City creator ber to find a shoulder to cry on. enough to house impressive master- hearted appeal. Comical shadow house and to the people involved in its Darren Star himself has tried his pieces. In creating an escape where people and Barragan's almost design. Ultimately, Luis Barragan :An hand at other saucy sitcoms. I Jonathan Schumann is Arts and one could contemplate single works rudimentary use of shading are remi- Unbuilt House for the Menil is a inter- doubt you, like most of America, Entertainment Editor and Baker of art, Menil enlisted famed Mexican niscent of a computerized design esting look at art from an architectural are watching the Alicia Silverstone College sophomore. architect Luis Barragan and his assis- program, but show a very contem- and design-oriented perspective.

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BY JONATHAN SCHUMANN So, for once, Oscar voters were reasonably fair with the nominations. With Cold Mountain absent from the Best Picture race, Miramax's 11 years of having a film in the final five ended. Sofia Coppola became the first American female director to be nominated and comedy stars such as Bill Murray and Johnny Depp scored first time mentions. However, the big question is, which stars are going to take the golden boy home? The awards will be handed this Sunday at 7 p.m. on ABC. Here is a rundown of this year's top honors:

Best Picture Best Director Nominees: Nominees: • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of • Fernando Meirelles, City of God the King • Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: • Lost in Translation The Return of the King • Master and Commander: The Far • Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation Side of the World • Peter Weir, Master and Commander: • Mystic River The Far Side of the World • Seabiscuit • Clint Eastwood, Mystic River Should Win: Should Win: "Lost in Translation • Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation Will Win: Will Win: • The Ijjrd of the Rings: The Return • Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: of the King The Return of the King What's Missing: Who's Missing: • 21 Grams, Kill Bill Vol: 1 • Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, 21 Grams', Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill The fact that the third installment of Vol: 1 'The Lord of the Rings trilogy will bring home the Oscar is almost a foregone Rest assured that Peter Jackson will conclusion — it is the triumphant final ride the wave of The Return of the King's chapter to a groundbreaking trilogy. If success. Having unfairly been denied the any film is going to topple the epic, look honor ror Fellowship of the for Clint Eastwood's drama Mystic River. Ring — Ron Howard won for A Beautiful It is an emotionally trying film, but so Mind — it is probably his time to shine. was his Unforgiven, which took the top Still, I would love to see Sofia Coppola prize in 1992. My heart still lies with Lost triumph for Lost in Translation's, memo- in Translation, Sofia Coppola's witty, un- rable atmosphere, with honorable men- derstated and blissful dramedy. tion going to Mystic River's Clint Eastwood.

COURTESY NEW LINE Viggo Mortensen in Best Picture hopeful The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Best Actor Best Actress Nominees: Nominees: • Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Carib- • Keisha Castle-Hughes, Whale Rider bean: The Curse of the Black Pearl • I Mane Keaton. Something's Gotta Give • Ben Kingsley, House of Sand and Fog • Samantha Morton, In America • Jude I .aw. Cold Mountain • Charlize Theron, Monster • Bill Murray, Lost in Translation • Naomi Watts, 21 Grams • Sean Penn, Mystic River Should Win: COURTESY UNIVERSAL Should Win: • Naomi Watts, 21 Grams Russell Crowe commands in Master and • Bill Murray, Lost in Translation Will Win: Commander: The Far Side of the World. Will Win: • Charlize Theron, Monster • Sean Penn, Mystic River Who's Missing:

Who's Missing: • UmaThurman, Kill Bill Vol. 1: Evan COURTESY FOX SEARCHLIGHT • Peter Dinklage, The Station Agent Rachel Wood Thirteen; Cate In Thirteen, nominee Holly Hunter Blanchett, The Missing struggles with her daughter's angst. An exceedingly strong year in this category, all five men delivered exem- This is a weaker category this year with Supporting Actress plary work. But, it just comes down to Diane Keaton's light comedic work and Nominees: two men. Sean Penn had an unforget- surprise nominees Keisha Castle-Hughes • Shohreh Aghdashloo, House of Sand table year with his work in 21 Grams and Samantha Morton. Charlize Theron and Fog and Mystic River, the latter of which deserves praise for digging beneath the • Patricia Clarkson, Pieces of April COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES gained him a nomination. Oscar voters makeup in Monster. Oscar voters often fall • Marcia Gay Harden, Mystic River Nominee Naomi Watts in 21 Grams. love Penn — this is his fourth nomina- for makeovers, so expect to see her win • Holly Hunter, Thirteen tion — and Mystic River is his best work. the prize—this is as a sure a thing we have • Renee Zellweger, Cold Mountain But could Penn's bad-boy image spoil Supporting Actor seen since Hilary Swank won for Boys Should Win: his chances and open the door for Bill Don't Cry. Naomi Watts, though, remains Nominees: • Holly Hunter, Thirteen Murray? My money's still on Penn, but my favorite for her devastating explora- Will Win: • Alec Baldwin, The Cooler I would love to see Murray surprise. tion of grief in 21 Grams. • Benicio del Toro, 21 Grams • Renee Zellweger, Cold Mountain • Djimon Hounsou, In America Who's Missing: • Tim Robbins, Mystic River • Scarlett Johansson, Lost in Transla- • Ken Watanabe, Vie Last Samurai tion; Melissa Leo, 21 Grams Should Win: • Tim Robbins, Mystic River Well, Oscar voters cannot always get Will Win: everything right. While they were great • Tim Robbins, Mystic River with this category's nominees, they will Who's Missing: likely reward Renee Zellweger'saudience- • Sean Astin, 'Hie Ij/rd of the Rings: pandering caricature, largely because this The Return of the King: Chris Cooper, is the actress' third consecutive nomina- Seabiscuit tion. We can hope for upsets from either Patricia Clarkson or Marcia Gay Harden Tim Robbins' career-topping work in who are perhaps the t wo best character Mystic Meer demonstrates that it just takes actresses working today. Some pundits one role for a notable character actor to are even predicting an upset from the garner unanimous praise, just as Chris little-known Shohreh Aghdashloo, whose intense work stands up nicely next to Cooper did last year with his toothless fellow nominee and co-star Ben orchid thief John I troche in Adaptation Kingsley's. My vote goes to Holly Hunter, and Jim Broadbent the year before for who in Ihirteen reminds why she is one of Iris. It is hard to imagine that this is the greats — she produces a fierce, in- Robbins' first nomination after great work COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES tense and emotionally powerful perfor- in Bull Durham, The Player and The Best Actor nominee Bill Murray (right) stars as American actor Bob Harris In Lost In mance that grounds this difficult film. Shawshank Redemption. Translation, which garnered four nominations, including one for Best Picture. THE RICE THRESHER ARTS * ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 'j Be seduced by 'Dreamers' BEST MUSICAL 1996 TONY AWARD' PASSION, from Page 13 the three performers. She possesses tense and passionate that, in the a sensuality and seductive nature 1996 PULITZER PRIZE end, no third party can compare. comparable to a young Charlotte But, as the film progresses, Mat- Rampling, the French film siren. With thew becomes embroiled in a rela- her invaluable combination of beauty tionship with Isabelle that pushes and charisma, I would not be sur- the limits of representations of sex prised to see Green emerge as one of in mainstream film. the next great movie stars. sISs The film's only real flaw is Matthew's sporadic voice-over nar- She possesses a ration, which is bad in the way most voice-overs are — it summarizes m sensuality and action that either just happened or is SEDUCTIVE about to happen. It is a surprising nature error in judgment since Bertolucci comparable to a already expects his audience to be savvy to his cinematic references. I young Charlotte imagine that those familiar with Godard and Truffaut can easily fol- Rampling... low a linear narrative.

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-THRESHERSPORTS/commentary - Through the rally cap: Perfect 10: Lady Owls return a superstitious fan home with big winning streak I do not think the Rice baseball team will repeat as Before their game with Louisiana In the first contest against Hawaii national champions. by Amber Obermeyer Tech University next Thursday, how- Jan. 29, the Lady Owls' interior At least I keep telling myself that. Don't get me THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF ever, the Lady Owls must contend with one-two punch of junior forward Michelle wrong, I am a huge Rice baseball Hawaii and its atypical defensive Woods and senior forward Elisa Inman fan. I did not travel to Omaha for The women's basketball team ran its winning streak to 10 games last weekend schemes. The Rainbow Wahine have held combined for more than half of Rice's the College World Series last with a pair of victories over Western Ath- WAC foes to an average of less than 61 points, while Woods added nine re- season, but I did watch every letic Conference cellar-dwellers Fresno 61 points per game, well below Rice's bounds. game on ESPN, and I'll be State University Saturday and the Univer- average of more than 70. Rice earned a pair of victories at cheering on the Owls at many sity of Nevada Feb. 19. The Lady Owls are Fresno State and Nevada last weekend games this season. now 13-1 in WAC play, with their only despite not playing to its full potential. I just cannot let myself start blemish coming at UTEP Jan. 10. Dating Against Nevada, freshman guard Krystal thinking Rice is the best team this back to last season, Rice has won 18 of its 'It's kind of a strange Frazier made five of her eight attempts from the field for a career-high 14 points, year. Doing that is just begging last 19 conference games. The Lady Owls faced San Jose State feeling for it to be my while her teammates combined to shoot for the baseball gods to punish Eric Jean just 29 percent, far below from the Lady both me and the team for such University last night and the University of Hawaii tomorrow at 7 p.m. Rice beat last home weekend — Owls' season average of 41 percent. Sat- audacious thinking. both teams during its current victory I'm a little sad, but I'm urday, Jeffries scored 10 points against I guess you could say I am a superstitious sports tear. This weekend's contests constitute Fresno State in just 19 minutes of action, fan. I conduct myself as if supernatural forces were the first home stand for Rice in three more excited.' including a field goal during Rice's piv- monitoring my every thought and action as a fan. weeks. Though the Lady Owls have been otal 7-0 second-half run. These gods know if I am getting overly confident successful on the road, they are eager to — Lindsey Maynard "Against Nevada, Krystal stepped up about my team's chances or if I am not following a set return to the familiar confines of Autry Senior guard and hit four three-pointers, and then protocol for cheering actions. They also have the Court. against Fresno State Rosyland made power to reward the use of lucky charms and punish "I'm a little bit sad, because they're some big shots," McKinney said. "The thing we keep telling our bench players slip-ups without mercy. our last two games at home, because I "Hawaii plays more zone [defense] than a lot of the teams in our conference," is that they're going to get opportunities, I do not know quite when I became this paranoid want people to see more of us," sopho- more guard Rosyland Jeffries said. "I'm head coach Cristy McKinney said. "If they and they need to be ready. So far, when about my actions as a fan affecting the outcome of a kind of disappointed about that, but I'm play man-to-man [defense], it tends to be they've gotten the opportunities, they've game, but I do remember when my superstitions excited because we need to get ready for a sloughy man, so we just need to be made the most of them." reached their peak. In 2000, the Dallas Stars, my favorite [conference leader] La. Tech." aware of that and try to run our offense." See BASKETBALL. Page 22 hockey team, were in the Stanley Cup finals and on the brink of elimination. The game was scoreless at the end of regulation, and 1 decided the Stars had not lost yet Men's tennis reaches eighth in ITA rankings because I had not switched chairs at any point during the game or taken my shoes off. Obviously, the hockey by Zach Epstein gods were rewarding my dedication. So I stayed in the THRESHER STAFF Kfsp&Hi rc7 same chair and in the same position for the rest of overtime, and the Stars won 1-0. The men's tennis team is closing the You may think I'm crazy, but the power of the sports gap on the baseball team as Rice's top- gods has been revealed to me many times. During a ranked program, as men's tennis reached No. 8 in the Intercollegiate Tennis basketball game I attended last season, Rice was playing Association rankings released Tuesday. poorly, and the aura of the game seemed negative. My The Owls climbed from 23rd to eighth. roommate and I decided to switch seats to capture some Rice's highest ranking since the poll's magic, and the Owls ended up winning. inception in 1978. This season, the Rice basketball team had a few "This is a great start," head coach Ron problems making free throws in critical situations, so Smarr said. "I'm really pleased with the I decided that making a Sammy just wasn't going to guys, but we know there is a lot of tennis cut it. Toward the end of the double-overtime thriller left. We just have to stay injury-free and w f against Tulsa, I decided that for each free throw, I stay focused." would put my baseball cap over my face and watch the After upsetting both the University of shot through the small holes on the top. This supersti- California-Berkeley and Stanford Univer- sity, the Owls improved to 9-0 in dual tion also worked, and the Owls prevailed. matches and immediately became a target But you have to be careful with these superstitions. for any and all opponents remaining on 1 If the sports gods detect any sort of cockiness in your their schedule. True to form, Rice played thoughts or actions, they will punish your team like a favorite, dismantling both No. 39 RACHEL DAVIS/THRESHER Junior Take Morita (far) looks on as his partner, sophomore Tony Haerle, reaches for a strongly. This backfired on me with my hat-view Florida State University and No. 57 Uni- volley in Friday's men's tennis match against Florida State at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium. method for free throws. During the Fresno State game, versity of Louisiana-Lafayette in a double- Haerle and Morita won 9-8 (7-5) at No. 2 doubles, as the Owls beat the Seminoles 4-2. I was congratulating myself for discovering such a header last Friday to improve to 11-0. great strategy just as a Rice player was shooting a free Playing at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium Harknett at No. 5 and freshman Jason ing singles first, Rice picked up two quick throw. Of course 1 was getting too bold, so the shot for the first time this season. Rice made Mok at No. 6. The match was stopped points when Haerle and senior Vuk clanged off the rim. I had to abandon the hat method a strong showing in front of the home after Rice secured the win to allow the Rajevac dominated their matches 6-2,6-1 temporarily until I had paid for my audacity. crowd, defeating Florida State 4-2. The team to recover for the evening matches. and 6-2,6-2 respectively. At No. 1 singles, Owls swept doubles play to take the early Four hours later, Rice traveled indoors Searle fought through a tough first set Being this kind of sports fan is hard. I constantly have lead. Senior twins Richard and William to Chancellors Racquet & Fitness Club, and eventually prevailed 7-5 before cruis- to think about how my actions and thoughts are Barker, now ranked second nationally, where the Owls swept U. La.-La. 4-0. Play- See TENNIS, Page 22 influencing the way the game is playing out. It means cruised with an 8-3 win. The second assigning myself responsibility for outcomes over which doubles team of freshman Ben Harknett I most likely have little or no control. Honestly, I doubt and sophomore Rob Searle also won eas- WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE the path of a Rice free throw is altered by the way I ily, cruising to an 8-1 win. With the prepare for it. I don't mean to trivialize the accomplish- doubles point secured, sophomore Tony Where and when to support Rice Athletics ments of the teams I support, either. In reality, I know Haerle and juniorTakeMorita completed their success is based upon their hard work, not mine. the sweep with a 9-8 win, taking the Friday 2/27 1/4:30 p.m. Baseball vs. UNC (Reckling Park) tiebreaker 7-5. Nevertheless, if you have never tried watching 1 — Nebraska-NWSU; 4:30 — Rice-UNC In singles play, Robert Searle, ranked sports with superstitions in mind, you should give it a 28th nationally, rolled to a straight-set Saturday 2/28 1/4:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Nebraska (Reckling Park) shot. And when you discover a superstition that works victory over Mat Cloer, ranked 25th na- 1 — Rice-Nebraska; 4:30 — UNC-NWSU consistently, it is quite rewarding to maintain it for tionally, 6-3, 6-3. After several recent 1:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Purdue (JHTS) multiple games. three-set losses, Searle was particularly 7 p.m. Women's BBall vs. Hawaii (Autry Court) So the next time you go to a Rice baseball game, satisfied with his victory. Last home game for the four senior women. try to do something a little strange in clutch "I was pretty pleased with the way I situations. If the baseball gods approve, and Rice played," Searle said. " So far this semes- Sunday 2/29 12/3:30 p.m. Baseball vs. N'western St. (Reckling) ter, I haven't really gotten going. That was 12 — UNC-Nebraska; 3:30 — Rice-NWSU 1 succeeds on the field, then you've found yourself a new superstition, and you have an obligation to the first time I played a good match and 1 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Tulsa (JHTS) been pleased with it. I let that lead into my continue to use it. [singles] match against [U, La,-La.]" Wednesday 3/3 4 p.m. Baseball vs. SHSU (Reckling Park) If you do find something that works, come let me I Rice picked up two more singles points Thursday 3/4 7:05 p.m. Men's BBall vs. La. Tech (Autry Court) know. I'll be the guy in the student section wearing at the second and fourth positions, as • his hat at a funny angle and switching seats when 33rd-ranked William Barker and Haerle Last home game for the three men's seniors. Fri-Sun 3/5-7 things on the field do not go Rice's way. both won in straight sets. During Haerle's 7,2,1 p.m. Baseball vs. Texas St. (Reckling Park) second set, Florida State added two points Tuesday 3/9 Eric Jean is a Will Rice College junior. of its own with straight-set victories over 7 p.m. Baseball vs. UT (Reckling Park) THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2004 19 Walk-on Moake, pitching staff shine in Coca Cola Classic

by Jonathan Yardley since he had a little bit of arm trouble THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF to start the season — it's impressive," junior third baseman Wade Townsend's reaction said Adam Morris said. it all. For the junior right-hander, who has pitched and won on college baseball's greatest stage, the I've never played glowing grin of pure delight on an ordinary Friday night in February before a crowd that big required a special cause. Yet it was not one of the baseball before, and having team's professional prospects who Wade there smiling provided the big moment—not one acrri of the Big Four pitchers or the when I crossed home mmmm three returning starters or a much- heralded recruit. Last weekend's plate, and the rest of the most memorable moment came from it*; junior walk-on Matt Moake, whose team mobbing me — it three-run homer Friday night in a 13-5 win over Wake Forest Univer- was awesome.' Hi sity made him an unlikely hero. — Matt Moake Moake, listed at 5-10 and Junior second baseman 165 pounds, hadjusttwoat-batsin his . i Rice career before this season and made his first career start last Friday. "I didn't find out until the Humber allowed only a two-out pregame meeting about 30 minutes single in the fifth inning and struck before game time," Moake said. "It out nine batters against no walks in was unbelievable. Wade was the one a five-inning, 61-pitch effort. On who broke the news to me first in the Saturday, Townsend took his turn training room before [head coach as the dominant pitcher, going eight Wayne Graham] did, and I was ready strong innings in a 9-2 win against to go and wanted to get out there." California State University- Moake started at second base Northridge. Although Townsend and batted ninth but went 2-for-4 and was not on top of his game, he still drove in five runs, three on his dominated the Matador lineup. fifth-inning home run down the "On Saturday, he didn't even have lH ^ left-field line. Classmate and close his best stuff — that's how good he friend Townsend, who went 3-for-5 is," Moake said. "He didn't have his as designated hitter, was on base at best stuff, and still those guys didn't the time and led the cheers. know what was coming, and he had •>• "That was probably the best mo- those guys on edge the entire game." "*** '//,&• - ment of my baseball career so far," Townsend was named Western Moake said. "I've never played Athletic Conference Pitcher of the before a crowd that big before, and Week for the fourth time in his career CHRISTINE LIANG/THRESHER having Wade there smiling when Senior leftfielder Austin Davis rounds second base as Arizona State rightfielder Travis Buck hits the cutoff man in after a week that included his Feb. 17 Sunday's 3-1 Arizona State win at Reckling Park. I crossed home plate, and the save against the University of Hous- rest of the team mobbing me — it ton. He kept Rice in the game Satur- junior right-hander Jeff Niemann's teams like Arizona State, which is Kolkhorst has led the offense so far was awesome." day, as the Owls trailed until the fourth 18-game winning streak, despite a ranked 12th by Baseball America from the leadoff spot, batting .500 Moake went 3-for-4 on Saturday inning and led just 5-2 entering the strong outing. but as high as sixth in other polls, (12-for-24) with a .629 on-base before going 0-for-3. His Friday per- ninth inning. Rice also struggled to "In the last game, things didn't will prepare the Owls for tests later percentage. He was also part of a formance overshadowed that of find hits in a 3-1 loss to Arizona State really go our way," Moake said. in the season. double steal Saturday, when fresh- junior right-hander Philip Humber, University Sunday, mostly due to "[Niemann] gave up one bad pitch, "Playing the closer games is man rightfielder Josh Rodriguez making his first start of the season. right-hander Jason Urquidez, whom and we played solid defense — just going to help us in the long run," stole home after the Matadors Humber showed no ill effects from Graham likened to current Oakland nothing happened with the bats. That Morris said, "floater] in the season attempted to throw out Kolkhorst. the shoulder tightness that forced Athletics pitcher Tim Hudson. was just a tough break that we didn't like that, its going to help us Despite the Sunday loss. Graham him to miss his first start; he struck Urquidez pitched a complete- score any runs for him." out — keep us mentally focused, said his confidence in the Owl out the first six batters he faced with game three-hitter, taking a shutout Niemann surrendered a two-run whereas putting teams down 13-2 is hitters is growing daily, and the a devastating array of backdoor into the ninth inning, and struck out homer in the sixth inning to break a not going to keep your focus." expected return of sophomore curveballs. seven hitters while throwing tense 0-0 deadlock before a Reckling Morris, a transfer from Navarro outfielder I^ance Pendleton this "To watch Humber go out there 139 pitches in a 3-1 Sun Devil win. Park season-high crowd of 3,406. Junior College, has been locked in weekend should further improve and throw real well — especially The Arizona State win broke Morris said close games against offensively so far, hitting .368 with a Rice's hitting in the Crowne Plaza/ team-leading .895 slugging percent- Rice Invitational. (See Story, left.) age — five of his seven hits have The Owls'Tuesday game against been for extra bases. Sam Houston State University was Owls host four-team event this weekend "I'm just trying to relax and stay rained out, and no make-up date has patient at the plate and swing at the been announced. by Jonathan Yardley The Owls face traditional rival year. Northwestern State has Nebraska Saturday at 1 p.m. Rice struggled with its pitching this good pitches to hit," Morris said. "We wanted to play [Tuesday] THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF and 23rd-ranked Nebraska have season, opening up with a "There's a lot more strikes thrown and get some momentum going into [in Division I], so the patience part the weekend, but it didn't happen," The baseball schedule may be played every year since 1999, 7.60 ERA. Six regulars do have a just comes with the at-bats." Moake said. "Hopefully, we'll jump built around three-game series, but with Rice winning all five contests batting average higher than .350, all over [North Carolina today]." Rice's early-season tournament at Reckling Park and the however, led by junior first Senior centerfielder Chris schedule, in which the Owls face Cornhuskers winning both games baseman Hunter Thorns at .455 a different opponent each day, in the 2001 super regional and sophomore second baseman forces the players to take a in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska is Brandon Morgan at .429. different approach. led offensively by returnees Rice has faced plenty of After hosting the six-team Coca Joe Simokaitis, Jake Mullinax wild opposing pitchers in the early Cola Classic last weekend at and Daniel Bruce, while Rice will going, and junior second baseman Reckling Park, second-ranked likely face left-handed ace Zach Matt Moake said selective hitting Rice (5-2) hosts the four-team Kroenke. The Cornhuskers (3-0) is the area that needs most Crowne Plaza/Rice Invitational averaged more than 17 runs per improvement this weekend. this weekend, featuring the game in their opening tournament "We need to just be more University of North Carolina, the last weekend. aggressive and not be so passive," University of Nebraska and Moake said. "We should jump all Northwestern State University. over the first good pitch we see, not "[Facing] a different team waiting on pitches or getting late in every day — it's nice right now ' You don V really know counts—jumping on pitches early because you don't really know how how the pitching staff and not chasing bad pitches." I the pitching staff is going to throw On the defensive side of the you, so you really have to is going to throw you, ball, Rice has received strong concentrate at the plate," junior starts every time out from the Big third baseman Adam Morris said. so you really have to Four junior right-handers—Philip Rice opens this afternoon Humber, Wade Townsend, Jeff against UNC (4-0) at 4:30 p.m. The concentrate at the Niemann and Josh Baker — and Tar Heels lost in the NCAA super one from sophomore left-hander regionals last year and are plate.' Matt Ueckert. Townsend and currently ranked 17th nationally — Adam Morris Niemann pitched eight and seven innings, respectively, allowing just by Baseball America, which also Junior third baseman named UNC's recruiting class best two runs last weekend, and Mor- in the country. ris said the Owls expect more of Even with the newcomers, UNC the same this weekend. returns 23 letterwinners from last Rice will take on Northwestern "[Townsend and Niemann] year. The Tar Heels are expected State (3-4) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. to came out, and they didn't have to start junior right-hander wrap up the weekend. The their best stuff, and they still threw Garry Bakker, who was solid in Demons were picked to finish third real well — they still dominated,'' UNC's 4-3, 11-inning win over in the Southland Conference this Morris said. "It's nice watching Seton Hall last Friday. season after finishing fourth last those guys." THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2004 Ooh La La: Owls bust past Cajuns Rice wins Bracket Buster, Fresno games to keep home win streak alive ited Moore's performance to his by Adam Tabakin tried to run," Wilson said. "In the opportunities when we did, they re- strong work ethic. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF ally collapsed in the lane and bottled "I'm not surprised that he went 8- After sweeping a four-game things up for us, and I thought the of-9 from the line at all," Wilson said. homestand, the men's basketball transition baskets we were able to "Jamaal Moore spends more time in team takes its momentum out west get were big for us." the gym shooting the basketball than this weekend to face San Jose State The Owls took a 33-31 lead into anybody in our program. He's in University tonight and the Univer- halftime behind sophomore forward there every day before and after prac- sity of Hawaii Sunday. J.R. Harrison's 10 points and tice, by himself or with a coach, but The Owls (19-7,104 Western Ath- seven rebounds in place of Diene. he spends a great deal of time." letic Conference), remain a half-game "I just wanted to come out and For his efforts against U. La.-La. 'ft! behind first-place University ofTexas- play hard, play good defense, get and the University of Nevada Feb. 18, E1 Paso in the WAC standings after a rebounds and just give our team Harris was named WAC Player of 63-60 win Monday night over Fresno some intensity that we needed," the Week, averaging 22.5 points, State University. The top five teams Harrison said. 14 rebounds and 2.5 steals in the . , ? 1 '/.l in the conference are separated by a Rice jumped out to a 53-43 lead two games. Nevada head coach total of two games, with a half-game with more than nine minutes to play, Trent Johnson said Harris can handle MATT CRNKOVICH/THRESHER separating each team. but Fresno State pulled within one at big-time competition. Junior Tracie Chong stretches for a backhand during Sunday's match against A win over last-place San Jose 61-60 with 1:27 remaining. McKrieth "Has anyone been able to keep Alabama. Chong won her match at No. 3 singles, but Rice lost to the then State or Hawaii would give Rice tipped in a miss from junior forward that guy off the boards this year?" 32nd-ranked Crimson Tide 4-2. 20 wins for the first time in the Michael Harris with 37 seconds left Johnson said following his team's 12-year tenure of head coach Willis for the final basket of the game. defeat. "Was Stanford able to keep Wilson (Will Rice '82) and only the "I was just in the right place at the him off the boards? No. I don't care what league you're playing in, that Tennis hosts ranked foes sixth time in the 89-year history of right time," McKrieth said. "Fortu- doubles. At No. 2 doubles, junior the men's basketball program. The nately for me, the ball just bounced guy is a player." by Christine Chen Tracie Chong and Chao completed school record for wins in a season is back into my hands, and I just tipped Rice now leaves the friendly con- THRESHER STAFF 23, set by the 1953-'54 squad. it back in." fines of Autry Court, where it has gone the doubles sweep with an 8-3 win. "We're on a good roll right now," Rice turned the ball over just six 12-2 on the season, with the only losses After splitting a pair of home At number one singles, junior guard Jason McKrieth said. times in the entire game, and Wilson coming Nov. 30 against currently un- matches last weekend, the women's DiSesa led the way with a solid "Right now, this is when we've got to said this ball-control is part of a con- beaten and top-ranked Stanford and tennis team stays at the Jake Hess 6-1, 6-1 victory. Chao, Fisher, focus even more. We're going into sistent game plan also based on Jan. 2 against then-No. 1 Connecticut. Tennis Stadium this weekend for junior Erika Villalobos and territory where our program hasn't tough defense. Wilson said even though the Owls home matches against 47th-ranked Goodrich all won their matches in been. I think as a whole we're ex- "You have to defend, and are coming off a nine-day stretch in Purdue tomorrow and 54th-ranked straight sets as well to seal the cited, and we're driven to get there." everything starts with defense," which they played four games, now Western Athletic Conference foe victory. Sunday's match against Wilson said. "You've got to re- is not the time to relax. Tulsa on Sunday. then-32nd-ranked University of bound, you've got to make "There's no such thing as having Rice enters the weekend ranked Alabama went down to the free throws, and you've got to take fun this time of year," Wilson said. 66th nationally with a 5-5 record. wire, but the Owls were unable 4 care of the basketball. We came "Right now we just want to try to stay "These are two teams that are to prevail. Jamaal Moore spends out the last couple games where the course and persevere. We've got big opportunities again," senior "Everyone on the team fought so we've struggled, and we've turned to find a way to maintain our focus Annie Goodrich said. "If we play hard," DiSesa said. "We were defi- more time in the gym over the ball a lot early, and I think and be ready to go for the next couple tough, I think we can beat them. We nitely discouraged, but it showed shooting the basketball that's a lesson hopefully we've of games on the road." just need to make sure that we stay we belonged among the top 30 teams learned." Rice returns home for its final focused and get that doubles point. in the nation." than anybody in our Against U. La.-La., the Owls faced home game Thursday against Loui- With these tougher teams, The Owls lost the doubles point, perhaps their most physical oppo- siana Tech before ending the regu- sometimes it's all about whether which proved decisive, as well as the program ... before and nent of the year. In addition to lar season at SMU March 6. we get that doubles point or not. singles points at the second and third Diene's ejection for fighting with But Purdue and Tulsa are definitely positions to fall behind 3-0. Chong after practice, by himself truly Ragin' Cajun Cedric Williams, beatable teams, and I think we can secured a 6-3, 6-2 win from the or with a coach.' senior guard Rashid Smith had a IN FOCUS: MEN'S make it happen." fourth position and Fisher also had tooth knocked loose, which opened Senior Karen Chao said the up- a solid win of 6-2,6-4 at number five, — Willis Wilson a gash above his lip. He returned, BASKETBALL coming matches are good opportu- moving Rice to within 3-2. Head coach however, and contributed six assists nities for the team. DiSesa at No. 1 singles and Record: 19-7 in an 81-76 win. "I think that if we play a little Goodrich at No. 6 singles both The Owls fell behind 19-6 in the WAC record: 10-4 (2nd) tougher, we'll be able to get that forced a third set in their matches, early going but pulled to within Last week: Defeated Fresno breakthrough win," Chao said. "We highlighted by Goodrich's Rice entered the Fresno State con- five points by halftime at 39-34. In State 63-60 Monday night are looking forward to capitalizing dramatic win in a second-set test without the services of starting the second half, Harris exploded, and U. La.-La. 81-76 in on Tulsa and Purdue. It's crucial for tiebreak. Goodrich ran out of gas center Yamar Diene, who was ejected scoring 16 points and grabbing nine the ESPN Bracket Buster us to get the doubles points, espe- in the third set, however, losing late in the second half in Saturday's 81- rebounds en route to game highs of event Saturday. cially for tough teams." 6-4, 6-7,6-2. DiSesa pulled through 76 victory over the University of Loui- 27 and 14, respectively. Last Saturday at the Jake Hess with a 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory, but it siana-Lafayette in ESPN's Bracket "They were trying to bully us a What made the difference: Tennis Stadium, the Owls slammed was only consolation in the 4-3 loss. Buster contest. Fresno State used its little bit, but in the end my teammates Junior forward Michael Harris the University ofTexas-San Antonio The Owls are not letting the loss size advantage to out-rebound the did a good job of finding me, and for averaged 22 points and 12 6-1. Rice started off the match by bring their spirits down into their Owls 37-28. but Wilson said Rice was the most part I did a good job of knock- rebounds in the two games. sweeping the doubles point. upcoming matches. able to adapt to the slower pace forced ing the shots down," Harris said. Up next: The Owls head Senior Yasmin Fisher and "Hopefully, for these upcoming by the bigger Fresno State squad and Even though he entered the game west to take on San Jose Goodrich grabbed the first victory matches, we will start off and get the capitalize in transition. shooting just 40 percent from the State (6-18,1-13) tonight with an 8-1 win at number three, doubles points," Goodrich said. "Fresno State really packed free-throw line, sophomore guard and Hawaii (17-8, 9-5) followed closely by sophomore 'That's definitely something that things in and didn't allow us to get Jamaal Moore went 8-9 from the Sunday. Lauren Archer and DiSesa, who de- would have made a difference in the the ball inside when we got out and stripe against U. La.-La. Wilson cred- feated their opponent 8-5 at first match against Alabama."

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While the cheerleaders lead fans performed as cheerleaders in in cheers and chants from the north high school and were ineligible as end of the basketball court, another freshmen to join Rice's group of dedicated sports cheering squad. fans — the Rice Dance Team — "I was a gymnast-turned- takes up its post at the opposite cheerleader,"Jones College jun- baseline. This pom-pom-wielding, ior Jennine Guanchez said. "I spandex-clad group shows its sup- found out that freshmen are port for the teams not through yell- not permitted to join the ing and aerobatics but by perform- cheerleading squad, so I tried ing dance routines at halftime and out for the dance team. I made during media timeouts. the dance team and had so much fun that I decided to stay for the next three years." '"The best part Biringer said that since the dancers have such varying levels of training and experience, is getting out there the team is able to come up with with 11 of \my best more creative and innovative dances. "Coming up with new dances MATT CRNKOVICH/THRESHER is a growing process because Man, the dance team Feels Like A Woman as it performs to Shania Twain friends anci danc- we all have a variety of during halftime Feb. 18 at the men's basketball game. backgrounds — from being in ing and having a professional ballet companies to we are like the basketball teams, which Although dancing is the main cheerleaders to having not going to practice daily to perfect their shots, reason the dancers join the team, great time.' danced before," Biringer said. be doing the dance team also puts hours of being so close to the action on the "We learn a lot of new and pick effort intogettingitsdancesjust right. court gives them a first-row seat for — Cecil on, /Imola-Ctarda moves — the jumps, kicks and songs too "We put a lot of effort into the every game. firown sophomore turns — from each other, and we — if we dances," Lovett College freshman "We love the interaction by being go from there." want [the Dara Ufot said. "We practice so close," Biringer said. "Everyone "I love to dance and express my Since the team lacks an song | to be two times a week and before games. in the front line has been hit by a emotions and support for the official coach or university-em- pumping it up Sometimes we practice extra if the basketball player at one point in time team through dance," Brown ployed instructor, Guanchez said or do we want dance is harder." and when we get hit, we all get really College sophomore Cecivon most dances are choreographed by [the song| to be Another part of preparation is the excited and feel even more apart of Arreola-Garcia said. "The best part members of the dance team. This more tech- uniforms, which are voted on before the game." is getting out there with 11 of my has given the team the opportunity nique. For ex- the beginning of the year. This year, the dancers have best friends and dancing and to choreograph dances to a wide ample, the song "We always chose one that says enjoyed performing in front of the having a great time." variety of songs and styles. 'Salome' 'Rice' across the front, whether it be large crowds drawn to the games by Most team members started "Dances are choreographed by combines pretty a crop top like last year or leotards basketball teams battling for first dancing at a young age, often members, our graduate volunteer [and [moves] and a little like this year," Arreola-Garcia said. place in the conference. through traditional ballet training or team sponsor Autumn], and outside bit of the exotic wit h "Then we pick another one that's However, due to financial jazz instruction. parties," Guanchez said. "The dance technique." pretty. Last year we had the sparkly reasons, the dance team will not be "I was in dance since I was three, team always welcomes non-members Sometimes blue uniforms, and this year we have traveling to the Western Athletic and when I came to Rice, I noticed to choreograph for the team." an inspiration for the long-sleeve glittery black." Conference tournament as it has that they didn't have a ballet or jazz Arreola-Garcia said the process new dances even The team often changes costumes in past years. program," Martel College senior of developing a new dance starts comes from music at halftime to match the theme of the The dancers are still happy to Melissa Biringer said. "Joining the simply with finding a catchy tune videos shown on song to which they are performing. end their season with the final dance team has given me the someone on the team can turn television. "If there's a specific dance we think home game, knowing they have opportunity to continue doing into a dance. " W e we can get a cool costume [for] that made a difference in the Owls' win something that I love to do." "First, they find a song they watch will look good and we can dance in it, column. While some members had like, and then they put moves to it," videos we'll do it," Arreola-Garcia said. "Like "Hopefully, we [brought] some- classical dance training, others Arreola-Garcia said. "We gauge what to get the Shania Twain song, we had a thing different and dynamic each ideas," Baker College senior Elvia cowboy hat and a button-up [T-shirt], time," Biringer said. "The best part Canseco said. "We get together with In 'Salome' we put the roses in our of dance team is the camaraderie two or three girls and watch in the hair and gave it a Spanish flavor. So and spirit that we have together, mirror and choreograph and come it's just if we are feeling creative, we and what that displays for the up with moves." go for something different." basketball team."

MARSHALL ROBINSON/THRESHER MATT CRNKOVICH/THRESHER The dance team quickly became a halftime favorite with original dances to Wiess College junior Carla Bossano (left), Sid Richardson College freshman Sierra Mitchell (center) and Will Rice songs such as Britney Spears' "Me Against the Music." College sophomore Nicole Campuzano helped the dance team jump into action at Halloween Hoops last semester. rx 22 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2004

Gundersn lb 3 1 11 McGuire ph 1 0 0 0 Moake 2b 4 3 3 0 Hagstrom 2b 2 0 0 0 MEN'S BASKETBALL Rodriguez rf 0 1 0 0 Mahln ph 10 0 0 Final home game tomorrow NUMBIRS Hale ph-rf 3 112 Perez ss 2 0 0 0 FRESNO STATE 60 RICE 63 Ravago ss 10 0 0 February 23. 2004 — Autry tourt 37 9 15 7 Total* 30 2 6 2 BASKETBALL, from Page 18 Lady Owls have had a chance to win feb. 19-23 Total* Fresno State 31 29 60 Jeffries' cold-blooded shooting the regular-season title this late in the Score by Inning R H E Rice 33 30 63 touch evoked memories of crucial conference campaign. A veteran of Rice 010 210 104 — 9 15 1 CSUN 200 000 000 — 2 6 2 baskets earlier in the season. two National Invitation Tournament FSU (12-13, 8-7) "I've just come to the conclusion squads, senior guard Lindsey E — Townsend (1), Rocchio (1), Polanco (1); DP — Adams 3 8 2-4 8, Al-Sayyad 6-8 1-1 13, Bouldin 4- that whatever the circumstances, I'm Maynard said this year's squad has a Rice 1, CSUN 2: LOB — Rice 14, CSUN 6; 2B — 6 0-0 10, Legans 3-12 1-3 7, West 2-10 5-6 11, Davis (2), Morris (2), Moake (1), Hale (1); HR — Marlow 2-2 12 5, Butler 14 0-2 2, Koffl 2 3 0-0 4 not getting minutes, so I just need to resiliency previous Rice teams did not Paulk (3); HBP — Davis; SH — Morris (1), Hagstrom Total*: 2%53 10-18 60 make the best of them when I get "What is different about this team (2); SF— Kolkhorst (1), Janish (1). Gunderson (1); SB — Kolkhorst (2), Rodriguez (1). Ciccarelli (7), Rice (19-7, 10-4) in — and shoot," Jeffries said. is that we always think we can pull it Aguailar (2*. out," Maynard said. "Someone will Harrison 4-8 1-2 10, Harris 8-14 1217, Gillespie 1- "I keep telling myself that 5 0-0 3, Smith 1-4 2 2 3, McKrleth 4-10 5-5 13, IP H R ER BBSO BF Pit. [McKinney] recruited me because step up every game, no matter who Rica Williams 2-3 0-0 4, Kollik 1-3 0-0 3, Okrzesik 0-0 a 8 5 2 2 3 9 31106 Townsend W, 1-0 0 0, Almond 1-4 2 2 4, Moore 1-3 2-2 4, Killings a I'm a shooting guard, so that's what the opponent is, if we get out- 1 1 0 Oil 4 BASEBALL Forester 0 0-0 0 rebounded, shoot poorly, or IP H R ER BB SO BF Pit. I need to do in a game." CSUN Total*: 23 54 13 15 63 whatever. We always push to the Camacho L, 1-2 3 5 3 3 5 2 19 73 Besides Frazier's and Jeffries' ARIZONA STATE 3 RICE 1 0.11 0 0 0 0 2 13 Jean Three-point goals — FSU 414 (Adams 0-1, Bouldin end and get the win." February 22, 2004 Reckling Park 1.2 2 1 13 1 11 29 respective performances last week- Rocchio 2-3, Legans 0-5, West 2-4, Butler 0-1), Rice 4 16 Coca Cola Classic 3 3 10 3 10 33 end, the Lady Owls' recent win streak Often, that someone has been Brettl 1 (Harrison 1-2, Harris 0-1, Gillespie 14, Smith 1-1, 0.2 4 4 10 2 7 27 Maynard, who leads the Lady Owls Polanco McKrieth 0-3, Kollik 1-2, Almond 0-2, Moore 0-1) has seen, at one time or another, Arizona State (8-2)1 Rice (5-2) Halpert 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 in scoring at 10.6 points per game, H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl stifling defensive pressure from Rebounds — FSU 37 (Al-Sayyad 7), Rice 28 Pedroia ss 2 1 0 Kolkhorst cf 2 1 0 0 WP — Townsend (1), Halpert (1); BK — Townsend sophomore guard Latrice Elder, deft while also chipping in 3.3 rebounds (Harris 10) Buck rf 3 1 3 Janish ss 4 0 1 0 (1), Camacho (1). touch inside from junior forward and 2.6 assists per contest. Woods Larish If 3 1 0 Davis If 4 0 1 0 Assists — FSU 14 (Adams 6), Rice 14 (Smith 3, and redshirt freshman forward Bocchi dh 3 0 0 Ueckert lb 4 0 1 1 Attendance — 3,405 Annie Peck and sharp outside shoot- McKrieth 3, Williams 3) Lauren Neaves roam the interior for Curtis cf 4 1 0 Cavangh pr 0 0 0 0 ing from senior guard Kate Beckler. Perschna lb 3 0 0 Rodgers dh 4 0 0 0 WAKE FOREST 5 RICE 13 Attendance — 1,997 None of the three averages more Rice, each averaging almost 10 points Gosewisch c 4 0 0 Morris 3b 3 0 0 0 a game. In her fourth season for the Dhaenens 3b2 0 0 Hale rf 3 0 0 0 February 20, 2004 — Reckling Park than 15 minutes per game. Coca Cola Classic Lady Owls and her third as a starter, Walsh 2b 3 1 0 Moake 2b 3 0 0 0 UL-LAFAYETTE 76 RICE 81 "When we've needed somebody Reagan c 2 0 0 0 February 21, 2004 — Autry Court Maynard said she had mixed feel- Pendletn ph 1 0 0 0 Wake Forest (0-1) Rice (4-1) to make a play, we've made a play," Name (pos) AB R H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl McKinney said. "We weren't quite ings about Rice's final homestand. Duplessis c 0 0 0 0 ULL 39 37 76 Totals 5 3 Totals 30 1 3 1 Blue dh 011 Kolkhorst cf 5 1 2 0 as excited for the Fresno State game "We've done a lot of things so Ingold ss 0 10 Janish ss 4 1 1 0 Rice 34 47 81 as maybe we could have been, but ;n well that I want to finish the last two Score by Inning R H E Miller cf 0 0 0 Hirsch ph ss 1 0 0 0 ASU 000 002 010 — 3 5 2 Scioletti 3b 0 0 0 Davis If 3 2 1 1 ULL (15-7) the end we got the job done." weeks strong too," Maynard said. Rice 000 000 001 — 1 3 1 LeFaivre rf 110 Rodgers c 3 1 2 3 Hamilton 6-11 3-3 15, Cameron 13 0-0 2, Landry "It's kind of a strange feeling for it to Tucker c 110 Reagan c 1 0 0 0 3-7 0-0 8, Bridges 1-3 1-1 3, Mitchell 10-13 0-1 21, Rice has finished the regular sea- Antonelli 2b 110 E — Buck (1), Walsh (1), Janish (1): DP — Rice 1; Morris 3b 2 1 0 0 Boyd 3-9 0-0 9, Greene 5-10 OO 12, Williams 3-11 son in second place each of the last be my last home weekend — I'm a Mathias lb 0 0 0 LOB — ASU 4, Rice 4; 2B — Larish (4); HR — Buck Rcnbch ph-3b 1 1 0 0 0-0 6 Riepe ph 111 two seasons, but this is the only sea- little sad, but I'm more excited for (1); HBP — Persichina; SH — Pedroia (1); SF — Townsend dh 5 3 3 0 Sterk If the next couple of weeks." Buck (1); SB — Kolkhorst (2); CS — Larish (2), 12 3 Gunderson lb2 0 0 0 Totals: 32-67 4 5 76 son in recent history in which the Shust ph Dhaenens (1), Janish (1). 0 0 0 Uckrt ph-lb 3 1 2 1 Rodriguez rb 1 0 0 1 Rice (18-7) Moake 2b 4 1 2 5 ASU IP H R ER BBSO BF Pit. Harris 8-13 10-16 27, Diene 1-3 0-0 2. Gillespie Totals 35 5 8 5 Totals 381314 12 Urquidez W, 3-0 9 3 1 1 2 7 32139 2 9 2 2 7, Smith 2-5 0-0 4. McKrieth 8-13 4-5 20, Tough road ahead for tennis Rice IP H R ER BBSO BF Pit. Harrison 1-2 ao 2, Almond 3-9 1-1 7, Moore 2-3 Score by inning R H E Niemann L, 0-1 7 4 2 2 3 5 25111 8 9 12 Wake Forest 000 001 301 — 5 8 4 TENNIS, from Page 18 travel west to take on two more nation- Baker 111110 5 15 Totals: 27-57 25-33 81 Rice 031 330 12x — 13 14 0 ing to a 6-2 victory in the second set. ally prominent squads: No. 60 Univer- Forester 100001 4 20 Three-point goals — ULL 8-19 (Landry 2-5. Mitchell 1-1, Boyd 3-9, Greene 2-4), Rice 2-13 (Harris 1-2, E — Scioletti 3 (3), LeFaivre (1); LOB — Wake Richard Barker tallied the final point sity of Oregon and No. 18 University Attendance — 3,604 Gillespie 1-4, Smith 0-1, McKrieth 0-3, Harrison Forest 4. Rice 10; 2B — LeFaivre (1), Sterk 2 (2), of Washington. The Owl schedule, 0-1, Almond 0-2) for Rice, winning 64, 7-5. Davis (1), Townsend 2 (2); 3B — Hale (1); HR — however, leaves no time to relax; in RICE 9 CAL. ST.-NORTHRIDGE 2 Riepe (1), Rodgers (1), Moake (1); HBP — Janish; With all of the attention that came Rebounds - ULL 33 (Hamilton 14), Rice 37 February 21, 2004 — Reckling Park SF — Rodriguez (1), Moake (1); CS — Moake (1). with the major upsets two weeks the next two months, Rice will play (Harris 14) seven teams ranked in the nation's Coca Cola Classic ago, the team has been able to main- Wake Forest IP H R ER BB SO BF Pit. Assists — ULL 17 (Boyd 5), Rice 16 (Smith 6) tain its concentration and focus as a top 55, including four in the top 20. Rice (5-1) CSUN (4-8) Morley L, 01 3.2 6 7 4 3 1 21 73 Name (pos) AB R H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl Mellies 1.1 4 3 3 1 1 9 31 Attendance — 2,425 result of its early-season success. "The job is only half done, and Kolkhorst cf 3 12 2 Ciccarelli cf 3 110 Ellis 2.0 1 1 1 1 3 10 34 "We're always worried about a let- the season is just beginning," Rich- Janish ss 5 Oil Voita rf 4 0 10 Wedekind 1.0 3 2 2 1 1 7 20 Davis If 5 0 2 0 Renno If 4 0 0 0 WAC STANDINGS down after big wins like [Stanford and ard Barker said. "We are seven Rice IP H R ER BBSO BF Pit. Rodgers c 5 0 2 1 Paulk lb 4 112 Humber W, 1-0 5.0 1 0 0 0 9 16 61 (first record is conference, second is overall) Cal.], but 1 think we were focused places from where we want to be. Morris 3b 3 110 McCauley 3b 1 0 0 0 Degerman 1.1 6 4 4 1 2 11 37 We're not aiming for anything short Cavangh pr 0 0 0 0 Coit ph 10 1 0 Pennington 1.2 0 0 0 0 1 5 15 UTEP 11 - 4 20 5 enough to play well," Smarr said. 0 10 Rchnbch 3b 2 Aguailar dh 3 0 1 0 Matheny 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 4 14 Rice 10 4 17 7 This weekend. Rice will once again of number one this year." 110 Ueckert dh 4 Quintana c 3 0 1 0 Nevada 10 5 17 8 WP — Ellis (1). Hawaii 9 5 17 8 Boise State 9 6 17 8 Attendance — 3,108 Fresno State 8 7 12 13 Louisiana Tech 7 7 13 11 SMU 4 10 10 • 14 MEN'S TENNIS Tulsa 3 1J 7 - 17 San Jose State 1 13 6 18 ? * • . * • w UL-LAFAYETTE 0 RICE 4 February 20. 2004 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Chancellors Racquet & Fitness Club

Singles RICE 71 FRESNO STATE 58 1. Searle (RU) d. Corduneanu (ULL) 7-5, 6-2 February 21,2004 — Save Mart Center, Fresno. Calif. 2. W. Barker (RU) v. Ley (ULL), susp. 3. R. Barker (RU) d. Singh (ULL) 6-4, 7-5 Rice 35 36 71 4. Haerle (RU) d. Ellison (ULL) 6-2, 61 58 5. Harknett (RU) v. Castellana (ULL), susp. Fresno State 27 31 6. Rajevac (RU) d. Kovalev (ULL) 6 2, 6-2 Rice (16-7, 13-1) Doubles Neaves 6 11 14 13, Woods 3-5 0-0 7, Singleton Not played 1-4 4 6 6, Maynard 6-11 2-2 16, Cunningham 13 0-0 2, Beckler 14 0 0 3, Frazier 0-1 0-0 0, Jeffries FLORIDA STATE 2 RICE 4 4-7 1-2 10, Elder 1-1 0-0 2, Inman 4-5 0 0 10, Peck 1-5 oo 2 February 20. 2004 - Jake Hess Tennis Stadium Totals: 28 57 8 14 71 Singles 1. Searle (RU) d. Cloer (FSU) 6-3, 6-3 FSU (10-15. 4-11) 2. W. Barker (RU) d. Sucupira (FSU) 6-3, 6-1 Perera 5-13 a 2 13, Lane 1-5 1-2 3, Clark 4-12 2 2 3. R. Barker (RU) v. Groslimond (FSU), susp. 10, Sutherland 0 1 0-0 0, Moore 1-2 0-2 2, Mack 5- 4. Haerle (RU) d. Webb (FSU) 7 5, 6-3 13 2 2 14, Fleming 12 0-0 3. Green 3-8 3-5 9, 5. Westerhof (FSU) d. Harknett (RU) 6-1. 7-5 Plummer 2 4 0-0 4 6. Owen (FSU) d. Mok (RU) 6-3, 6-4 Totals: 22 60 8 15 58 Doubles Three point goals — Rice 7-13 (Woods 1-1. Single ton 01, Maynard 2-3, Beckler 1-3, Jeffries 1-3, 1. Barker/Barker (RU) d. Groslimond/Westerhof I Inman 2-2), FSU 615 (Perera 3-6, Lane 0-2. Mack (FSU) 8-3 2-5, Fleming 1-2) 2. Haerle/Morita (RU) d. Cloer/Sucupira (FSU) 9-8 (5) Rebounds — Rice 34 (Inman 8), FSU 40 (Clark 9) 3. Harknett/Searle (RU) d. Owen/Webb (FSU) 8 1 Assists — Rice 19 (Singleton 5, Maynard 5), FSU WOMEN'S TENNIS 14 (Mack 4)

Attendance — 5,169 : •?> ALABAMA 4 RICE 3 February 22, 2004 — Jake Hess Tennis Stadium RICE 61 NEVADA 54 February 19,2004 — Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nev. Singles ' 1. DiSesa (RU) d Stephenson (UA) 16, 6-1, 6-3 2. Koppelle (UA) d. Archer (RU) 61, 6-0 Rice 26 35 61 * 3. Bentley (UA) d. Chao (RU) 6-3, 6-1 Nevada 21 33 54 4. Chong (RU) d. Begovic (UA) 6 3, 6 2 5. Fisher (RU) d. Minor (UA) 6-2, 6 4 Rice (15-7, 12-1) 6. Muller (UA) d. Goodrich (RU) 6 4, 6-7 (2), 6-2 Singleton 0-2 1-2 1, Neaves 4-12 1-2 9, Maynard 1 10 1-2 4, Woods 4-11 0-0 9, Cunningham 2-4 0-0 4, Doubles Stovall 0-1 0-0 0, Beckler 15 2-2 4, Frazier 5-8 O 1. Stephenson/Bentley(UA)d. Archer/DISesa(RU) 0 14, Jeffries 14 OO 3, Elder 02 1-2 1, Inman 2-7 85 ao 5, Peck 3-5 12 7 IF'' 2. Chao/Chong (RU) d. Koppelle/Minor (UA) 8 4 Totals: 23 71 7-12 61 WBwWi - • 3. Begovic/Muller (UA) d. Fisher/Goodrich (RU) HA 1 * Nevada (3-21, 2-12) »• . ^ UT-SAN ANTONIO 1 RICE 6 Bankston4 101-2 9, Graham 6 11 4 4 16, Mancebo 1 10 ao 3, Young 4-5 2 2 12, Henry 5-12 2 2 12, ' February 21, 2004 — Jake Hess Tennis Stadium 'J Quick Rath a4 ao 0, Preslar 14 OO 2, Saltmarsh t Ol 00 0 . Singles ... . V. ... Totals: 21 57 9 10 54 Sim 1. DiSesa (RU) d. Rossikhina (UTSA) 61, &1 • - 2. Erausquin (UTSA)d. Archer (RU) 4 6, 7 6,1-0(8) ROC* Three-point goals — Rice 818 (Maynard 1 4, Woods : 3. Chao (RU) d. Martinez (UTSA) 6 4, 6 2 Wmmm ' / V 12, Stovall 0-1, Beckler 0-2, Frazier 4 4, Jeffries 1 4. Fisher (RU) d. Fuhng (UTSA) 6-3, 6 4 2, Elder 01, Inman 1-2), UN 3 14 (Graham 0-3, 5. Villalobos (RU) d. Mooney (UTSA) 6-3, 6 4 Mancebo 1-5, Young 2-2, Henry 0-1, Quick Rath 0- HOUSTON. TSEXAS 7700556 6. Goodrich (RU) d. Romanenko (UTSA) 6 2, 6 2 2, Preslar 0 1) Doubles .EPHONK (713) 784-4990 1. Archer/DiSesa(RU)d. Erausquin/Mooney(UTSA) Rebounds — Rice 50 (Neaves 9), UN 38 (Preslar 9) 85 2. Chao/Chong (RU)d. Rosslkhina/MartinezlUTSA) Assists — Rice 9 (Maynard 2), UN 10 (Graham 3, FAX: (713) 784-8562 8 3 Mancebo 3) 3. Fisher/Goodrich (RU) d Fuhrig/Romanenko (UTSA) 8 1 Attendance — 484 Y . • < • • • , • V

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Tip off is at 7:05 p.m. at Autry David A. Clague, a Senior Court. I know it is spring break, Scientist at the Monterey Bay but let's try to keep the Aquarium Research Institute. HOW TO SUBMIT WilZONE hopping. CALENDAR ITEMS THURSDAY FRIDAY Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. FRIDAY information, contact Professor ll prior to Friday publication. Reginald J. Dufour at % State quarter talk Break baseball [email protected]. The Department of Sociology Submission methods: 27 Rice baseball plays Texas State will be sponsoring a free Fax: (713) 348-5238 Mid-term recess at Reckling Park tonight at lecture on the design process E-mail: [email protected] Don't cry, but today is the last SATURDAY 7 p.m., tomorrow at 2 p.m. and for the US Mint's popular Campus Mall: Calendar day of classes before spring Sunday at 1 p.m. Get a triple 50 State Quarters Program. Editor, Thresher, MS-524 break begins. Get a last whiff of 28 dose of baseball if you are in The seminar will be held at Calendar submission forms are Sewall, say goodbye to Fondren Basketball versus Hawaii town, and think happy baseball 5 p.m. this afternoon in Room available on the Thresher office and get the heck out of here for thoughts if you aren't! 309 of Sewall Hall. The lecture door. a while. Rice women's basketball takes on the University of Hawaii will highlight an analysis of winning and losing designs that Submissions are printed on a Racism Without Racists tonight at 7 p.m. Come watch TUESDAY space available basis. the I.ady Owls in their last show how states systematically Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva from home game of the season! select imagery that asserts the Department of Sociology at Time for Revenge distinctiveness while eschewing Texas A&M University will be controversy. giving a brown bag SUNDAY The Rice Owls baseball team presentation on "Racism will have a chance to redeem its Jump start your brain after all Without Racists" today at noon Valentine's Day loss to the that sun and tequila you put it in Sewall 303. The free seminar Tennis University of Texas tonight at 7 p.m. at Reckling Park. Come through last week. (SjVfPENTjBiTMgorm will last an hour and is open to Women's tennis plays Tulsa today cheer on your Owls as they The Ultimate Spring Break Experience everyone. For more at 1 p.m. at the Jake Hess Tennis Today we celebrate Women's information, contact Patsy restore order by destroying the History Month with the lecture Stadium. Come out and watch I^onghorns. Garcia at [email protected]. before you ship out for break. "Feminist Histories Inside and Outside the Academy" at 4 p.m. The Crowne Plaza/Rice Invita- Sid Rich Pub Night in Room 117 of the tional. WEDNESDAY What better way to celebrate a Humanities Building. The The men's baseball team plays baseball victory against Texas lecture will be presented by Starting at North Carolina today at than skipping on over to Willy's Professor Nupur Chaudhuri Sam Houston State 4:30 p.m. at Reckling Park. Pub and drinking free beer? and is sponsored the Program The Rice baseball team takes The fun folks from that tall, for the Study of Women and Observatories are the coolest! on Sam Houston State today at handsome college known as Sid Gender and the Department of Pnce Includes Come see what lies beyond all 4 p.m. at Reckling Park. Come will be having their Pub Night History. A reception with RoundTrip on the "Party Bus" that Houston smog. watch the mayhem in this game from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. dinner will follow the lecture. 5 Nights Hotel For more information, contact 50 Hours of FREE Drinks! Tonight at 7 p.m. the campus originally supposed to be Associate Professor of History ALLTaxes and Fees observatory will be open to played on Feb. 17. WEDNESDAY Lo ra Wildenthal at i m Rice personnel and their [email protected]. •Dailget fooled by S99 offers' friends for viewing of the THURSDAY planets and moon through a An explosive lecture Packages also available to: Bakershake South Padre variety of telescopes. Viewing A lecture. 'The growth and Canam - will last for three to four hours. Last chance to see Brock's degradation of Hawaiian Baker's annual Shakespeare Hake Havasu This is a particularly opportune shiny shoes dazzle the opposi- volcanoes" will be presented festival starts tonight and Acaputco Jamaica time to view all the bright tion ... at home at least. this afternoon at 4 p.m. in continues through Saturday planets — Venus, Mars, Saturn Bahamas Tonight, the men's basketball Room 106 of the Keith-Wiess and next week. This year's play, For More Information Cafl and Jupiter — so don't miss out team will face La. Tech in its Geological Laboratories. The Othello, begins at 8 p.m. in 1-688-777-4642 Or Visit on the chance! For more final home game of the year. lecture will be presented by Baker Commons. www.sruoENTcrry.coM

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