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101st Year, No. 21 ▪ Blacksburg, Virginia ▪ September 26, 2003 An independent student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 www.collegiatetimes.com New data Top administrator to step down network by Eric Beidel Ridenour will be missed because brought hundreds of millions of wide search for a replacement, said Associate News Editor of his work with funding and other dollars in scientific equipment to Provost Mark McNamee. financial issues at the university, the university. “We are doing a full national underway Come summer 2004, Virginia Smoot said. “I am very fortunate to have search,” he said. “People both inside Tech will replace top administrator “I’ve worked with Minnis since been part of many projects over the and outside of the university can Minnis Ridenour, executive vice 1975 and can’t think of anyone who years,” he said. “Even during diffi- put in for this position.” president and made a greater contribution to the cult budget times, we still were able The search will end in summer by Ellen Biltz chief operat- financial situation here at Tech,” to see substantial growth for the 2004, but Ridenour’s duties will News Assistant ing officer, who Smoot said. “He did excellent university.” continue for almost two years. will step down work, particularly at the In 2001, Ridenour’s work earned He said he has agreed to be Virginia Tech has always prided itself in after more than state level to address funding him the Distinguished Business available to work with the new having innovative advancements above and 29 years at the issues.” Officer Award, the highest honor executive vice president for awhile beyond the competition, and recently the uni- university. Ridenour and Smoot worked given by the National Association before fully retiring, but he will versity invested $5 million to be a founding “I’d be hard together to develop a relation- of College and University Business not be involved in the hiring pro- member in the construction of the National pressed to find ship between Tech and the city of Officers. cess. LambdaRail. anyone who Roanoke, resulting in the renova- Ridenour first came to Tech in He will also continue helping With the vast growth in technology the had a greater Ridenour tion of the Hotel Roanoke and 1974 as the university’s budget with major initiatives such as pri- world is experiencing today, the university impact on Conference Center. director and chief business officer. vate fundraising, he said. has to strive harder each year to accomplish the university than Minnis,” said Ridenour said he is proud of He was promoted to executive vice Once completely retired, goals and put into effect the new connections Raymond Smoot, vice president many projects that saw his involve- president in 1987 and to his current Ridenour said he will do more needed for research. for administration and ment over the years, including position in 2001. “The network facilities provided by NLR treasurer. the equipment trust fund, which The university has begun a nation- See TOP, page 2 are critical because billions of dollars of cyber info structure rely on them,” said Jeff Crowder, project director. The main focus for the NLR is to introduce a new national optical network for big sci- ence and network research. They will do this Tech endowment sees positive return by constructing nodes, or connection facili- ties, for the fast-paced network in regions throughout the country. ▪ (contributions) from the private sec- “This network just has insanely high Nearly 3,000 students tor,” said Larry Hincker, university University Endowment capacity,” Crowder said. and 200 professors benefit spokesman. The money the university put forward Substantial monetary, land and is directly being used to start the Mid- from the $15 million stock contributions are all entered Investments Total Atlantic Terascale Partnership. This part- provided by the into the investment market and the nership includes all participating research profit is then used for the university’s 4 institutions within Maryland, Virginia and endowment each year benefit. This way, Hincker said, the Washington D.C. money is there in perpetuity. Bonds by Tiffany Hoffman U.S. Stock (20%) $368,197,000 Each university or company will be asked As of June 30, the investments were $359,528,000 to pay Tech $500,000 to compensate for the Managing Editor worth approximately $331 million — market (40%) 3.5 original investment. $35 million below its highest value of International (15%) “MATP focuses on building info structure Endowments at Virginia Tech $368 million in 2000. The Foundation $331,311,000 $328,680,000
to include all participants,” Crowder said. earned a 3.3 percent return for fiscal receives about $14 million each year Millions of Dollars Other universities that, like Tech, have year 2003 — the first increase the Tech from patrons. Hedge been founding members for their regions are Foundation has seen in three years. Smoot said he expected the earn- Private Equity 3 Funds (10%) Duke University and Georgia Tech. “The stock market in general has ings to continue to increase again in (7%) Real Estate 2000 2001 2002 2003 Both schools are competitive in research had a much better year than previous upcoming years. (8%) projects, making it even more imperative years,” said Raymond Smoot, execu- “The university is getting more Year for Tech to have the best new technology, tive vice president of the Virginia Tech aggressive getting private contributions SOURCE: Virginia Tech Foundation Crowder said. Foundation. for the endowments,” he said. “I sus- CHRIS HEUBERGER The node that will be used for the MATP The endowments provide about pect it will more than double when the will be located in Washington D.C. The con- $15 million for the university each next capital campaign takes place.” opportunities. — 40 percent is in the U.S. stock mar- struction will be completed by January 2004. year and are primarily used for schol- Hincker said the university is cur- Approximately 3,000 students and ket, 15 percent is in the international Tech, as well as the other institutions in arships and professorships. rently in the process of putting the 200 faculty benefit from the endow- stock market, 20 percent is in bonds, the region, will be connected and functional “For the university to be truly campaign together by talking to key ment earnings each year. The money by July 2004. excellent, there needs to be significant donors to help set the stage for other is distributed in six areas of interest See FUNDS, page 3
Pieing a Pi Beta Phi ADAPT to battle drugs, alcohol ▪ The Alcohol ness to students with abuse with one another on issues they problems. face every day. and Drug Abuse ADAPT, or the Alcohol and This fall, the prevention team Drug Abuse Prevention Team, will be meeting once a week to Prevention Team is is starting its first semester at plan activities. These activities beginning its first the university. consist mostly of programs and “We design and put on pro- other community involvement. semester at Tech grams for organizations like The team will officially begin its by Ellen Biltz residence halls, sororities or activities in the spring. any other organization that “I am very excited about News Assistant may request us,” said Tara ADAPT,” said Francis Keene, Alcohol and drug abuse are McCartney, ADAPT graduate assistant director of judicial issues affecting college cam- assistant. affairs. “The group of students puses all over the nation, and These programs will not only we have selected is fantastic. Virginia Tech recently instituted promote awareness, but also a program to promote aware- give teens a chance to interact See ADAPT, page 2 Groups work to promote exercise, healthier habits for students
by Alexandra Michael “Many fitness events on campus are single-day Staff Writer events, while this is promoting a long-term com- mitment to fitness,” said Heidi Lail, the fitness Whether they call it the “freshman 15” or “love chair of the club and a senior human nutrition, handles,” most students know the difficulties of foods and exercise major. finding time to exercise and eat healthy foods in Over the course of the school year, each mem- college. ber will walk 10 miles or more a month to collect But according to an Ohio State University points. study, time is not as important as encouragement The person with the most points at the end of when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. the year will win a prize. To encourage members Students who have support from their friends to participate, the club is planning group walks on and family are more likely to continue to exercise the Huckleberry Trail. regularly. Inactive college graduates are less likely Students also found the closeness of on-campus to engage in physical activity than those who facilities encourages them to workout. exercised regularly throughout school, the Ohio “It being right next door pushes me,” said State researchers said. However, health concerns Atitaya Pratoomtong, a sophomore international aren’t the only reasons students are heading to studies major. the gym. Tech’s Department of Recreational Sports is “It makes you healthier and gives you a good also trying to encourage students to stay active break during the day,” said Carrie McElveen, through a “Swim the New River” challenge. a senior political science and communication Even those who don’t want to attend a class ERIC CONNOLLY/SPPS major. can play basketball or find something to do that Nannette Jimenez, left, a senior early childhood education major, and Jen Witte, a Thirty Virginia Tech students are going the dis- is both good exercise and fun. tance to promote fitness this year with a 2400-mile “There’s always a lot of pick-up games and the senior marketing major participated in Pie a Phi Thursday night downtown in front “Step by Step to Hollywood” program sponsored courts are nice,” said Jesse Gorin, a freshman uni- of Top of the Stairs. by the Student Dietetic Association. versity studies major. Page 2 Collegiate Times Friday, September 26, 2003 News in Brief ADAPT: Twelve students recruited Top: Criminal record ing a couple’s missing daugh- Continued from page 1 members. peer educators. found for Del. ter was extradited to Indiana Keene said students have “They will learn all of Tech’s Ridenour candidate on Thursday and charged with They are going to be provid- been notified if they were policies concerning alcohol and identity deception. ing fellow students with fun, selected, but none had tobacco issues,” McCartney A judge entered an innocent interactive and informational responded as of Thursday. said. difficult to DUBLIN, Va. (AP) — A plea for Donna Lynette Walker, programs on alcohol and drug Twelve students from the “ADAPT is important candidate for the 6th District 35, and scheduled a pretrial abuse issues at (Tech).” campus were selected after the because it has students talking House of Delegates seat was hearing for Dec. 10. She was ADAPT has been in place interview process this week. to one another about alcohol replace convicted in 1989 of making a appointed an attorney, who at several other schools in These students must main- and drug abuse issues,” Keene Continued from page 1 threatening telephone call to was not present at the hearing. Virginia already, including tain a 2.5 GPA and successfully said. his estranged wife. Radford University and the complete the interview process “They can talk about what it work with non-profit and Records in the Pulaski University of Virginia. and a nine-hour training ses- is like to be a student at Tech government organizations, County Circuit Court clerk’s Man convicted for The program is currently sion where the students will and how alcohol affects stu- as well as join his wife office show Morgan Morris was murdering child recruiting students to become become nationally certified as dents.” in volunteer work in the convicted of making a threat- community and with the ening call to his then-wife, OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The United Methodist The Roanoke Times reported adoptive father and baby sit- Church. Thursday. In her complaint, ter of a 9-year-old boy who “I could not have Lisa D. Morris said he told her died after being wrapped from Earthquake rattles Japan done the job I’ve hope- he was armed and threatened head-to-toe in duct tape were fully done without the to kill her and her boyfriend. convicted Thursday of murder by Eric Talmadge Survey said from Golden, Colo. but no workers were reported involvement and support Morris, a Republican, is chal- and child abuse. Associated Press Another aftershock was report- injured, said Hokkaido prefec- of my wife and children,” lenging two-term Del. Benny Prosecutors said the boy ed at 8 a.m. Its magnitude was tural police official Kuniyoshi he said. Keister, D-Pulaski County. was being punished for steal- TOKYO — A strong quake not immediately known. Omori. Though it will be difficult ing cookies Dec. 29 when he with a magnitude of 8 rocked Japan’s Central Meteor- NHK showed giant flames to replace Ridenour, Smoot was wrapped in duct tape with the northern Japan island of ological Agency initially esti- and black plumes of smoke said the new executive Ala. budgets to only his nose uncovered. He Hokkaido early Friday, injuring mated the quake’s magnitude at pouring from the site, which vice president will have cause layoffs was left overnight, and suffo- more than 160 people, knocking 7.8, but later revised that to 8.0. police said belonged to to possess the same kind cated on his own vomit. out power, derailing a train and The government warned Idemitsu Co. Streams of water of work ethic and MONTGOMERY, Ala. touching off an industrial fire. local residents to avoid coastal were aimed at the flames. attitude. — Alabama’s Legislature gave Public broadcaster NHK areas due to the possibility of Omori said one person was “Anyone who serves in a final approval Thursday to U.S. Levi Strauss reported that at least 164 people tsunami, or ocean waves caused injured when a local train car- position at this level needs austere budgets that will cause plants close were hurt, including at least two by seismic activity. The meteo- rying about 39 passengers to have a vision of where layoffs of some state employ- seriously, in the quake, mostly rological agency said tsunami derailed. Kushiro airport was the university is going and ees and leave most public SAN FRANCISCO (AP) by falling objects in their homes. as high as 3 feet had hit the city closed temporarily after part Minnis had that,” Smoot school children without new — Levi Strauss & Co. will close It blacked out 16,000 homes and of Kushiro. of a roof caved in, and several said. textbooks. its last manufacturing plants in capsized fishing boats. The quake was focused off roads were blocked by land- “I suspect the next In the wake of a Sept. 9 state- the United States and Canada, The quake struck at 4:50 a.m. Hokkaido’s eastern shore. It was slides, NHK said. person will build on that wide vote rejecting new taxes, eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs, and was centered in the Pacific, strong enough to rock buildings Hiroaki Tanaka, a Kushiro vision.” the House gave final approval the struggling jeans maker said about 60 miles off Hokkaido’s on the island and shake books fire department official, said Above all, McNamee said to a $1.2 billion General Fund Thursday. The company will eastern shore. The U.S. and other objects off shelves. 50 people were treated there Ridenour will be remem- budget that cuts funding to most close two sewing and finishing Geological Survey in Golden, NHK reported that most of for bruises and broken bones. bered for his humility and state agencies by 18 percent. plants in San Antonio by year’s Colo., said the temblor had a the injuries were caused by fall- Hokkaido government official devotion. end and lay off 800 workers. preliminary magnitude of 8. ing shelves and other toppled Hiroyuki Nakao said 31 people “Minnis is one of the most It will also shutter its three An earthquake of that mag- objects. One 70-year-old woman were injured, two of them unselfish people I’ve ever Woman extradited remaining plants north of the nitude is capable of causing suffered a broken leg while try- seriously, in towns outside met,” McNamee said. in identity case border that employ 1,180 peo- tremendous damage. ing to leave her house through a Kushiro. “He wakes up every ple. The company will contract A powerful aftershock of window, it said. He said the number was cer- morning thinking about LEBANON, Ind. (AP) — A with foreign plants to make up magnitude 7 followed shortly A fire started at an industrial tain to increase as many areas what he can do for Virginia woman accused of impersonat- for the closings after 6 a.m., the U.S. Geological plant in the city of Tomakomai, had not yet reported damages. Tech.”
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NBC’s Brian Washington politicians promis- what is necessary to support the Associated Press — and rival Howard Dean passed Williams served as moderator for ing everything,” he said. “We troops.” from stock up an opportunity to criticize the the two-hour debate. cannot win as Democrats” that Rep. Dick Gephardt of Missouri NEW YORK — Retired former general’s recent political The Democrats quickly began way, he chastised his fellow New said Congress needs more infor- market Gen. Wesley Clark emphati- conversion. jabbing one Englander. mation from the administration cally presented his credentials “It’s up to another, exposing “Tell the truth,” he prodded before voting on Bush’s request Continued from page 1 as a Democrat on Thursday and the voters in the differences over Kerry. Dean said that among and said it can’t be assumed that attacked President Bush in cam- Democratic Party “ The biggest issue tax cut policy. the rivals, only he and Sen. Bob Republicans would vote for the 10 percent is in hedge paign debate as “a man who reck- to determine,” he in this campaign is Sen. John Kerry Graham of Florida — also a request. funds, 8 percent is in real lessly cut taxes, who recklessly said. Dean, the the question of patri- of Massachusetts former governor — had ever bal- In a jab at Bush, he added, “It’s estate and 7 percent is in took us into war in Iraq.” former Vermont criticized Dean anced budgets. With Graham’s incomprehensible to me that he private equity, namely Asked in the debate’s opening governor whose otism and democ- for favoring a campaign in financial trouble, can go to the UN” seeking help venture capital, Smoot moments about favorable com- campaign has racy. Iʼm tied of John repeal of all of that remark amounted to an from other nations and “come said. Because of current ments he made about Bush as surprised the Ashcroft and Dick Bush’s tax cuts appeal to the Floridians’ sup- away empty-handed.” trends, he said there is recently as 2001, Clark did not political pundits, to finance health porters to give his own economic Asked whether they would now a shift away from disavow them. quickly pivoted to Cheney ... lay claim care expansion credentials a look. pledge not to raise taxes, Graham the emphasis of stock Instead, he said he is pro- other issues. to the American and other pro- Asked about Bush’s request for and Lieberman both declined. markets. choice, pro-affirmative action, “The biggest flag.” grams. It is “abso- $87 billion in increased funding Clark, who has only just begun “There is a belief pro-environment and pro-health, issue in this lutely wrong” for Iraq and Afghanistan, only sketching out a domestic agenda, the U.S. stock market adding “that’s why I am proud to campaign is to propose Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio said he was determined to attack is overvalued and the be a Democrat.” the question of Howard Dean eliminating all and Al Sharpton said flatly they the ballooning federal deficit. He returns will be higher in In a further slap at Bush’s Iraq patriotism and Democratic candidate cuts, said Kerry, would oppose the funds. said he was prepared to “put all things like hedge funds, policy, the former supreme NATO democracy. I’m who favors scal- Sen. Joe Lieberman of government programs on the real estate and venture commander said the United States tired of (Attorney General) John ing back tax cuts for the wealthy Connecticut said, “we have table, including the military pro- equity,” Smoot said. should “engage with allies, be a Ashcroft and (Vice President) while maintaining them for lower no choice but to finance this grams.” In the late 1990s, good player in the international Dick Cheney ... lay claim to the and middle income Americans. program” to protect 140,000 Asked his own view about Smoot said the university community, should use force only American flag.” Dean picked up that challenge American troops in Iraq and bring Bush’s request for $87 billion in received 10 to 15 percent as a last resort.” The event at Pace University quickly. them home. funds for Iraq, he sought to turn of their total value in Clark took his place alongside was sponsored by the Democratic “This is exactly why the Sen. John Edwards of North his relative political inexperience earnings and should theo- the other nine contenders scarce- Party and billed as a clash over budget is so far out of balance. Carolina said, “I would vote for into an asset. retically be earning an average of 9 percent each year. In fiscal year 2002, the university returned minus 5.8 percent and in Number of marijuana crops at record high Possible 2001, a minus of 4.1 per- cent. Though it won’t make by Jeffrey Collins to have sunlight, water, fertilizer West Virginia authorities have downpours have proved to be too terrorist a significant difference in Associated Press and what we call tender loving already seized double the amount much of a good thing for some the $750 million budget, care,” said Ervin, part of a York of marijuana found last year. growers. South Carolina agents Hincker said the increase, YORK, S.C. — Every itch of his County task force that has so far Authorities seized about 30,000 haven’t seen a dramatic jump in retracts though small, will help chigger bites reminds investigator this year seized 8,400 pot plants marijuana plants just in July, which seized marijuana plants statewide address the budget crisis Rayford Ervin Jr. why 2003 has with a street value of more than was nearly equal to the amount of and some have reported crops that has confronted Tech been a banner year for the illicit $21 million. marijuana taken from fields in all stunted by too much rain. plea for the past few years. marijuana crop in the pastures of Those numbers shatter previ- of 2002. For the year, about 70,000 So far this year, South Carolina’s “People don’t give rural York County. ous yearly records — and there’s plants have been taken from what State Law Enforcement Division money and make substan- What’s been good for the pests still a few months left in the grow- officials call “West Virginia’s No. has counted nearly 13,000 mari- by Matthew Barakat tial contributions because — bountiful spring and summer ing season. 1 cash crop.” juana plants seized across the Associated Press the state’s not doing its rains after years of drought — has From Maine to West Virginia to “We’ve always been notorious state. There is still enough time in job,” he said. also been good for people who South Carolina, police are report- for growing a lot of marijuana,” the growing season to surpass the ALEXANDRIA — An “They make contribu- grow pot deep in the fields that ing bumper marijuana crops in said State Police spokesman Sgt. 2002 peak of about 25,000 plants, alleged would-be al-Qaida tions because they want to back up to bustling Charlotte, some areas. Jay Powers. “That’s why we try so but the numbers likely will not terrorist who pleaded guilty see people soar and have N.C. Good growing weather was hard to get rid of it.” approach the 45,000 plants found to attempting to blow up the opportunities.” “To grow marijuana, you’ve got cited as part of the reason why But the frequent summer in 1992. Brooklyn Bridge is seeking to withdraw his plea. Iyman Faris, 34, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, entered his guilty plea in June and was to Gunman identity in old House members aim to get $15 have been sentenced Friday. The sentencing was postponed murder still questioned Tuesday, with no new date million for tobacco farmers set. He faced up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. by Jim Patterson side a recording studio on In a defense motion filed Associated Press Nashville’s Music Row. by Nancy Zuckerbrod guaranteed prices for it. munity feels like it’s made a Thursday, his lawyer, Frederick D’Antonio “chased him, Associated Press The legislation requires ciga- commitment to support them Sinclair, said, “Mr. Faris has NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An shot him and then put two rette manufacturers to pay for (tobacco farmers). We don’t stated to counsel he wishes to attorney for a man accused bullets in his head to make WASHINGTON — House the plan. Philip Morris USA is feel like we’ve gotten the same withdraw his plea of guilty for of shooting a country music sure,” prosecutor Tom members from tobacco-growing the only major cigarette maker to commitment from tobacco-state reasons not yet fully explained chart researcher to death in Thurman told the jury. “It’s states launched a bid Wednesday endorse that idea. lawmakers to support a strong to counsel by Mr. Faris.” 1989 told jurors Thursday time for justice after 14 years to get $15 billion in assistance for Health groups previously FDA bill that protects the public In the motion, Sinclair wrote that several people could have for Kevin Hughes.” tobacco farmers, but the plan said they favored legislation to health,” Willmore said. that he has not yet recieved a committed the crime, a claim Among possible perpetra- faces resistance from anti-smok- help tobacco farmers, who have At a minimum, the groups final mental health evaluation p r o s e c u t o r s tors listed by ing groups who want more over- experienced cuts in the amount want a firm commitment from of Faris and that Faris may dismissed in Anderson was sight of the cigarette industry. of tobacco they can grow under House members to support leg- have been hospitalized in their closing p r o s e c u t i o n Nearly 40 tobacco-state the federal program. However, islation being developed in the Columbus for an attempted argument. What we donʼt witness Steve lawmakers endorsed the the health groups said they Senate that would give the FDA suicide. D e f e n s e “know beyond a rea- Daniel of farmer-assistance bill intro- couldn’t support the bill intro- broad new powers to oversee “Therefore the mental state attorney Ross Flintstone, Ga. duced Wednesday by Reps. duced Wednesday. tobacco products, Willmore said. of Mr. Faris at the time he A n d e r s o n sonable doubt, ladies D a n i e l Ernie Fletcher, R-Ky., and Mike Vince Willmore, a spokesman The Senate health commit- entered the plea of guilty has said in closing and gentlemen is if t e s t i f i e d McIntyre, D-N.C. for the Campaign for Tobacco- tee was scheduled to consider not yet been determined,” arguments that Richard DʼAntonio We d n e s d a y It would pay growers to stop Free Kids, said the groups legislation Thursday that would Sinclair wrote. A call to the the prosecu- that he sold selling tobacco under a federal were disappointed the bill give FDA authority to regulate lawyer was not immediately tion relied on was the gunman on D’Antonio a program that sets price and pro- didn’t give the Food and Drug tobacco products, but the meet- returned. “innuendo and March 9 (1989).” gun the day duction controls. Farmers could Administration authority to ing was canceled due to the Faris pleaded guilty to speculation” of the slaying still grow tobacco, but they regulate tobacco products. death Wednesday of former New providing sleeping bags, cell when arguing Ross Anderson and they shot wouldn’t get the government- “The public health com- Hampshire Gov. Hugh Gregg. phones and cash to al-Qaida. that Richard it behind his D ’ A n t o n i o Defense attorney house before killed Kevin D ’ A n t o n i o Hughes, a headed back former co-worker at Cash to Nashville. A firearms expert Box magazine who planned testified that a bullet found on to reveal that its charts were Daniel’s property matched the corrupt. three bullets recovered from “What we don’t know the murder scene. beyond a reasonable doubt, “Unequivocally, without a ladies and gentlemen, is if doubt, only one man owned Richard D’Antonio was the the gun that was used to gunman on March 9. I don’t commit these crimes,” said know it, they don’t know it, Anderson, who didn’t call and that, ladies and gentle- any defense witnesses during men, is reasonable doubt,” two days of testimony in the Anderson said. trial. Hughes, 23, was shot Thurman told the jury the by a masked gunman who defense was “grasping at also wounded country straws” because Daniel had singer Sammy Sadler out- no reason to kill Hughes. Page 4 Collegiate Times Friday, September 26, 2003 Features French researchers ‘Secondhand Lionsʼ a second-rate fi lm
boyfriend. The only answer for her, obvious- suades them to listen to what the salesmen fi rst to clone rats Jason Bayer ly, is to have Walter stay with her two rich, have to offer and, consequently, Garth and eccentric uncles, with the ulterior motive of Hub start buying more and more exotic ▪ Scientists managed To clone the animals, the sending him in to find their money. things to play with. Almost everything they researchers had to expose rat It’s always entertaining to watch two Just how eccentric Garth (Caine) and buy or do brings laughter to the audience to duplicate male and eggs to an inhibitor protein older, established actors in more comedic Hub (Duvall) are is shown immediately simply because it is usually unexpected and female rats and bred halting activation of the eggs. roles than the ones that helped them rise to after Walter and his mother arrive, as they crazy, as in the time they buy a lion for the Previous attempts had failed fame. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine are are trying to catch a catfish in a lake by purpose of having a lion hunt. them together to because the eggs mature so certainly no exception, as they pump this firing shotguns at it from three feet out. A main part of the movie is Garth’s telling rapidly the experimenters slow-moving family film with the only fuel The story evolves as expected with Walter of Hub’s younger days story to Walter. The make healthy offspring don’t have time to manipulate keeping it going. making slow progress in cracking their hard story is extremely far-fetched and explains by Paul Recer the nucleus. Writer/director Tim McCanlies has had exterior and becoming a new member in how they got all their money by outwitting a Associated Press By halting the activation, his experience with family films, having their family. sheik who had a vendetta against Hub. The scientists could remove DNA written “The Iron Giant” and engineered I understand Walter is supposed to be story actually adds to the overall humor of WASHINGTON — While from the eggs and replace it the concept for television’s “Smallville.” He an adolescent boy, insinuating he should the film, but again bad acting in the smaller people all over the world try with DNA from a mature rat makes a good effort with a great concept, be awkward, but Haley Joel Osment’s awk- roles proves to be distracting and therefore to get rid of rats, researchers in cell, a technique called Somatic but falls a bit short with the story here. wardness exceeds the role. I won’t go as far takes away from the film. France have cloned them. Cell Nuclear Transfer. Walter (Haley Joel Osment) has an irre- as to say Osment should look forward to The main flaw with the film is it focuses The scientists overcame a Alexandre Fraichard, chief sponsible mother who apparently does not staring in “Dickie Roberts: Former Child mainly on developing Garth and Hub’s quirk in rat physiology to pro- executive officer of a French feel she can take care of him unless she has a Star 2” just yet, but perhaps he should go personalities and relationships instead of duce genetic duplicates for use biotechnology company, the Elijah Wood path and at least stay out of the relationship between the two of them in medical research. genOway, and a co-author of mainstream films for a couple years until his and Walter which should be the essence of Led by researchers at the study, said the researchers Secondhand voice stops cracking. the film. the National Institute of first produced two male rat Lions That’s just a suggestion, but I suppose if The film is done well and Caine and Agronomy Research at Joy en pups. In a second round of I were making a couple million dollars to Duvall’s characters are well developed and Josas, France, scientists cloned cloning, they got two female A shy teenage make this movie instead of considerably less played, but overall it leaves the audience both male and female rats and pups. The pairs were later to review it, I might take the offer as well. wanting something more. With the plot then mated them to produce mated and produced normal, He doesn’t necessarily ruin the film but he moving as slowly as it does, even great per- normal, healthy pups. A report healthy young. does distract from it. formances by the leading men have a hard on the study appears Friday in Fraichard said the research- Duvall and Caine are clearly the high- time saving the movie from script errors. Science magazine. ers first removed the nucleus lights of the film. Their characters have “Secondhand Lions” might be worth see- Experts hailed the achieve- from eggs taken from female strong opposing personalities, but they are ing, but the best bet is to wait until it comes Director: Tim McCanlies ment as an important advance rats. Into these eggs, the sci- a good blend and play off each other well. to a second-rate video store. “Secondhand in medical research because entists inserted DNA removed Running Time: 109 min. Their antics range from flying planes under Lions” is playing at New River Valley Mall. laboratory rats with special from mature cells extracted Rated PG for thematic material, language bridges to confuse police officers to just sit- genetic changes can be devel- from rat embryos. This result- and action violence. ting on the porch and firing their shotguns oped and used to test drugs ed in 129 live embryos able to Rating: B- at the numerous salesmen that come by. Jason Bayer writes movies reviews for the and other therapies to benefit progress to the two-cell stage, The story shifts a bit when Walter per- Collegiate Times. human patients. a very early point in develop- While wild rats worldwide ment. are considered vermin because The embryos were then they carry disease and can divided and 64 were placed Keller Williams touring through Lexington spoil food supplies, white into the womb of one female laboratory rats are among the rat and 65 into another. From most frequently used animal this, one of the females gave by Alice Husak ronment. man band, eight guitars keep the fan favorite “Freeker by models for human disease birth to three male pups, one Staff Writer Admired by fans of all him company, and audiences the Speaker,” where the ener- research. Genetically manipu- later dying. The two survivors genres, Williams is known for are treated to the sounds of getic storyteller describes such lated laboratory rodents are were genetically identical to the Folksinger and songwriter his mastery of the 10-string layered guitars, bass, synthe- things as “a rave girl with a highly prized by scientists donor cells from the original rat Keller Williams performs guitar, clean tenor vocals and sizers, organs and percussion lollipop binky and a face full because they provide a unique embryos. tonight at the historic Theater that relaxed Jimmy Buffet atti- instruments, all accompanied of metal.” opportunity to probe biological Fraichard said the technique at Lime Kiln in Lexington. tude. by Williams’ full voice. Melodies such as “Kidney processes unable to be studied was repeated and this time pro- The theater is known for Aside from conversing with He is also known to modify in a Cooler” incorporate sev- in humans. duced two healthy females. its unique and intimate envi- his audience while on stage, a 12-string guitar into the more eral twanging acoustic guitars Williams’ use of loop effects familiar 10-string. strumming along to choruses and a specially designed By doing this, he produces of “perpendicular teeth” and mouth flugel, present a truly the deepest sound an acoustic his wishes for a “double-deck- Looking for ‘Office Space’ unique experience for concert- guitar can bear, usually made er-double-wide.” goers of all kinds. available only through use of a The Theater at Lime Kiln is His stage antics include subwoofer. celebrating its 20-year anni- backflips, break dancing, spe- Normally performing about versary and has hosted many cial effects and improvisational 200 shows a year, Williams concerts, plays and other stage lyrics, making for an entertain- incorporates witty and catchy acts. ing show. choruses into his original mix Reservation tickets can be Small venues such as the of bluegrass, rock and reggae purchased for $20 and lawn Theater at Lime Kiln are ideal music. seats can be bought for $18 to witness this one-of-a-kind Songs played in concerts online. act. usually include the fast-paced Visit www.theateratlimekiln. Though referred to as a one- “Chillin Like a Villian” or com for more information. Dave Matthews Band offers free jazz, funk concert in Central Park
by Madison J. Gray performed for free at the park. Associated Press The band opened with “Don’t Drink the Water,” a top-10 hit in 1998. The group has released a NEW YORK — The Dave Matthews Band kept dozen albums and has had 10 top-10 singles. tens of thousands of fans on their feet at a free “So nice to run into you in the park here, the concert in Central Park as part of a fundraiser greatest park in the world, and the greatest city in ANNABELLE OMBAC/SPPS for music programs in the nation’s largest public world,” Matthews said to wild applause. Rebekah Murray and Lisa Farnham, senior marketing majors, attend the 21st annual school system. For Joe Bruno, 18, of Brick, N.J., Wednesday’s Business Horizons Career Fair in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom, Thursday. The concert was sponsored by America Online, concert marked his 28th time seeing the band who has held other fundraisers and donated $1 — and his 13th time this year. million to New York City schools. AOL handed “They’re my favorite band by far,” he said. out 70,000 free tickets before the concert through “It’s all happy, it’s all friendly and unlike other its website and on the streets. concerts there are different kinds of people here, With its brand of funk, jazz and worldbeat and nobody’s fighting.” fusion, the band entertained the crowd with hits The money given by AOL is the second major like “Where are You Going” and “Two Step.” private donation to the city’s public school sys- The concert Wednesday followed in the tradition tem in the past two weeks. Microsoft Corporation of Diana Ross, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, chairman Bill Gates donated $51.2 million last Barbra Stresiand and Garth Brooks, who also week to develop 67 new high schools.
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EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL BOARD JEREMY DOEHNERT Jeremy Doehnert, Tiffany Hoffman, MANAGING EDITORS A.J. Mandracchia, Nick Pascale, TIFFANY HOFFMAN Rajan Nanavati, Kumar Malhotra, A.J. MANDRACCHIA Robert Drake, Eleanor Hopson, OPINIONS OPINIONS EDITOR NICK PASCALE Kate Lynch EDITORIAL ASSISTANT COMMENTARY KATE LYNCH To defeat Bush, Democrats& Rape statistics mislead general public need something new in 2004 especially considering the vast num- Closer to home, the 1995 Virginia Kris Hassinger ber of sexual encounters involving State Council of Higher Education some level of alcohol consumption. Report found six percent of college Any woman who ever had the expe- women reported giving into sex Jim Kennedy No matter who gets the nom- “One in four women will be sexu- rience of sharing alcohol, having sex because of physical threats or the “ ally assaulted.” with a man and later regretting it for inability to resist. Despite these and ination, he or she better start It can be heard in the chants any reason could answer yes to this various other surveys throughout Remember when you were eight years showing new ideas that would during “Take Back the Night.” It is question. the country, the one in four figure old? You know, playing on the play- make Americans vote against written on posters, protest buttons, By counting “yes” answers to this is the only one ever cited. I have to ground, calling people foolish names, flyers and is included in aware- as affirmative evidence, Koss was admit chanting “one in 17” does not initiating mindless insults? the status quo.” ness workshops, seminars and on able to reach the conclusion that a have the same ring to it. I’m sure we all wish we could go back brochures handed out to freshmen. total of 27.5 percent of the respon- In an effort to put to rest the to those days of debauchery, but we’re College professors and high school dents had been victims of rape or debate over earlier surveys, the U.S. just too mature now. Sometimes I wonder teachers alike state it as if it were attempted rape. If the question were National Institute of Justice compiled if I’ll ever be able to relive those times… worthwhile for the nation. Kucinich is gospel. thrown out of the survey, the results statistics from two studies from col- Welcome, my friends, to the no Franklin Roosevelt. The last thing we But what is the origin of this quickly jump from one in four to one lege students across the nation. The Democratic Party. Whether it is a press need is a big government further med- statistic? What is the hard evidence in nine. first used very graphic and behavior conference, rally or debate, the presiden- dling in our lives. I promise I am capable behind this intuitively outrageous Another vague question asks if specific questions about sexual situ- tial nominees never cease to amaze me. of spending my own money and I hope number? My suspicions were the woman had ever been coerced ations the students had encountered. Instead of creating thoughtful, new the rest of you are too. aroused when I noticed marked into sex, but without any violence or The second survey focused on what approaches to our nation’s issues, they On a slightly more optimistic note, inconsistencies: some institutions threat of violence. I think it would be the victims perceived as crimes. just slam our president. Every campaign Gen. Wesley Clark has finally confirmed said one in four women are sexu- hard to find any relationship where It should be noted the surveys is permeated with negativism and pes- speculation and will join the election ally assaulted before 18, some said one partner was not in the mood but only pertained to the past seven simism. foray. If I had a gun to my head — and one in four during a lifetime and eventually gave in to their partner’s months, not over a lifetime. Using If you haven’t had a chance to see a refused asylum in Canada — I would yet others even claimed it was one wishes. Imagine if this excuse were the results of the first survey, 1.7 debate yet, make sure you watch one vote to give Clark the Democratic nomi- in four while enrolled at college. So used for other things: “I’m not at percent of female college students — they’re hilarious. nation. I decided to look into the matter and fault for underage drinking, officer, reported being raped, and 1.1 per- Throughout the past year, America He’s been in the race for a couple was amazed at what turned up. my friends talked me into it!” cent were victims of attempted rape. has watched the nominees take cheap weeks and is already ahead of the other Mary Koss conducted a survey Only about a quarter of those The second survey had quite dif- shots at President Bush’s policies and candidates in the polls. including 3,000 women from col- Koss classified as victims in the sur- ferent results: .16 percent reported character. Either way, he seems the only nomi- lege campuses across the United vey labeled what happened to them being raped, while .18 percent dealt One would think they would be fol- nee suitable to be our nation’s leader. States during 1987. She found of the as rape. In other words, those taking with attempted rape. Far from set- lowed by an idea to improve the state He hasn’t taken many positions yet, women surveyed, 15.4 percent had the survey did not consider them- tling the matter, the government’s of our nation or at least substantiate the but he is relatively moderate. I would been forced to engage in and 12.1 selves as victims, but those giving survey is more useful at showing insults. Instead, an awkward cheer from think a former NATO Supreme Allied percent had experienced an attempt the survey certainly did. About half how different methodologies garner brainwashed aides follows. Commander and Presidential Medal of to force engagement in sexual inter- described the incidents as “miscom- different results. Not only are these attacks groundless, Freedom recipient has the leadership to course. munication,” and 42 percent of those In no way am I condoning the they are childish as well. be President. This means 27.5 percent reported counted as victims went on to have behavior of rape or sexual assault; it “We have a Pinocchio president!” On the flip side, he’s not experienced since the age of 14 they had expe- sex again with the very same men is undoubtedly an issue at Virginia exclaimed Senator Bob Graham of in the political arena and has a history rienced a rape or attempted rape. who had allegedly raped them. Tech as well as other colleges across Florida. “The President’s nose keeps of butting heads with civilian leaders. Activists took the number and To put things into perspective, the nation. growing!” It’s not an easy jump from the military ran with it, never questioning the Matt Sanders, assistant director of However, I believe the problem is Brilliant, Bob, simply brilliant. to the presidency, but he’s the lesser of results. the Oasis Center for sexual assault bad enough to preclude any exag- I’ll be the first to admit our economy is ten evils. To her credit, Koss did try to and relationship violence, said one gerated statistics such as “one in sub-par at the moment. If there is one candidate who always make the questionnaire reflect in six men will be sexually assaulted four.” As President Bush inherited the eco- scores high on the unintentional comedy incidents that would be considered in his lifetime if the same criterion I only wish organizations would nomic miscues of the latter part of the scale, it has to be Al Sharpton. I could sexual assault under the current law. is used. report findings accurately and not Clinton administration, Bush’s economic write five pages on Sharpton’s candi- However, the law in her home state A number of other studies have resort to scare tactics. Using data policies will also need time to take effect. dacy, but that’s one Pandora’s box I’m of Arizona is fuzzy at best when been done before and since the Koss that only conforms to one narrow, So far, the best — and only — idea has not opening. dealing with alcohol and rape. It survey. For example, Duke research- preconceived belief is dishonest and been the President’s tax cuts. The trickle- No matter who gets the nomination, states if either partner consumes er Linda George found the number a disservice to both men and women down theory is the most efficient way for he or she better start showing new ideas alcohol, legal consent to sex cannot to be one in 17, while professor alike. money to be circulated: the best fix for that would make Americans vote against be given and potential for rape is Mary Gordon of the University of any bear economy. the status quo. present. Washington found only one in 50 Kris Hassinger is a regular columnist The Democratic candidates all agree If I had to pick between quarrelling Pretty ambiguous to say the least, women had been raped. for the Collegiate Times. on one thing: repeal the tax cuts. What middle-aged men and women basking in to do from there? Your guess is as good negativism, or a man who led our nation as mine. through one of its most trying times, I Howard Dean wants universal health- smell re-election. care. This is not feasible for a country as Stay tuned until November 2004. large as ours. Letter to the Editor Dennis Kucinich wants to create a massive public works system that creates Jim Kennedy is a regular columnist jobs, but does not accomplish anything for the Collegiate Times. property. The request had nothing to do with recruiting GM showcase engineers; they had a booth for that indoors. It was an advertisement, plain and simple, and its location advertises social on university property implied an endorsement by Tech. The line between recruiting and advertising is clear irresponsibility as day, but the Expo Chair could not explain to me why it was not drawn; his only response was GM What message would Virginia Tech be sending if hires lots of Tech students. That’s commendable, but it let Marlboro put up a billboard on the busiest part it should not buy campus advertising space for harm- of campus? ful products. Getting some of the country’s brightest It did the moral equivalent in allowing General students is benefit enough to GM. Motors to park its despicable Hummer H2 in front of I come from Northern Virginia, a metropolitan area Squires Student Center on Wednesday. one rank above Dallas in the severity of its air pol- This car gets 10 miles to the gallon and emits three lution. Code red ozone days are common. We have times as much global warming pollution as the aver- elevated incidences of childhood asthma and respira- age car. tory disease in the elderly. And there is a straight line Its bulk is a threat to other drivers, both in reducing between monstrosities like the H2 and the environ- road visibility and in increasing accident fatalities. It mental and health problems Northern Virginia faces. is the world’s most socially irresponsible consumer Advertisements don’t always come on billboards, vehicle and it was showcased on campus. but we should expect Tech to recognize them and The guilty parties are the Student Engineers’ keep them off university space — most of all when Council, the College of Engineering and the permit the product advertised harms the people of Virginia. department in the Office of Transportation. In con- junction with the Engineering Expo, they acceded to Elon Danziger participant GM’s request to park the H2 on university graduate student, architecture
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▪ The womenʼs a good opportunity to become the results count for the regular the tournament, but its status is more familiar with each other season and will effect our rank- unclear at this time as its area to Lexington, Ky. tennis team opens and the new coaching staff. It ings in the spring,” Zawacki- is still affected by the damage their fall competition will be the first tournament Woods said. “But we are going and clean-up efforts stemming by Bennett Aikin Lauland went on to represent under new head coach Terry to use this tournament to help from last weekend’s hurricane. Staff Writer Tech at the 2003 NCAA Singles this Saturday at the Ann Zawacki-Woods, who came determine the level our players Because of this uncertainty, the Championships. to Tech after serving as the head are at and to help us decide on match-ups for the tournament The Virginia Tech men’s ten- Head coach Jim Thompson, tennis center coach at Charlotte for the last doubles combinations. That in no are not yet available. nis team will hit the road this who was named Big East by Bennett Aikin three years. way means that this tournament The tournament is set to start weekend for the Charles Fluitt Coach of the Year in the 2003 This will also be the first will be taken lightly. We need to at 9 a.m. Friday and at 8 a.m. Invitational at the University season, said he hopes the team Staff Writer tournament for assistant coach go out there and play the best we Saturday and Sunday. of Kentucky in Lexington. can build off last year’s success The Virginia Tech women’s ten- Kristen Stubbs on the coaching can.” The first day will have the The invitational will be and improve with the young nis team kicks off its fall schedule side of the team. Last season, Other schools participating in Hokies participating in two the Hokies’ first tourna- squad for the future. this weekend at home in the Tech Stubbs completed her senior sea- this tournament include James singles matches and one doubles ment of the fall and it will be “Lauland is playing some Invitational Tournament. son as captain of the Hokies. Madison University, Radford match. Saturday will continue their only tournament until superb tennis right now and The Hokies were slated to start Opening the season at home University, East Tennessee with two doubles matches and the Intercollegiate Tennis it should be fun to see how their season last weekend at the should help the team be more State University, Wake Forest one singles match, and Tech will Association Tournaments well he can play this season,” William & Mary Invitational in relaxed and give the two coaches University, Marshall University conclude with one doubles and in October Thompson Williamsburg, but the tourna- the opportunity to evaluate and Winthrop University. Each one singles match Sunday. and early said. “This ment was called off because of where the program stands for the of these teams are on the Hokies’ All matches will be held at the November. This tournament tournament Hurricane Isabel. upcoming season. regular season schedule in the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center The weekend “will be a warm up will be a warm This weekend’s matches “I hate to refer to this tourna- spring. Hampton University on both the indoor and outdoor will provide up for us so we should provide the team with ment as a warm up, because was also set to participate in courts. Tech with the for us so we can get can get some opportunity to some matches in and matches in and get some prac- be more ready for the be more ready tice against for the upcom- actual oppo- upcoming season.” ing season.” Receiver Boston suspended for Sunday nents and it This season’s will give the Jim Thompson team features by Bernie Wilson Several problems involving Boston have NFL official, was sent home from prac- coaching staff a five new play- Menʼs tennis coach Associated Press come to light recently. He was involved in a tice Wednesday after a meeting with chance to evalu- ers. Thompson shouting match with injured wide receiver Schottenheimer. ate its young said he is SAN DIEGO — Wide receiver David Reche Caldwell in the locker room before “We have certain standards that we set team. enthusiastic Boston was suspended without pay for Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, and he had a and we’re going to have our people, coach- The Hokies are led this about seeing the newcom- one game by the San Diego Chargers run-in with strength coach Dave Redding es and players alike adhere to those policies season by Andreas Lauland, ers finally get some action in on Thursday for behavior coach Marty on Tuesday. and standards,” Schottenheimer said. “The their only returning senior. Kentucky. The younger team Schottenheimer called unacceptable. The wide receiver, who signed a $47 mil- conduct is not acceptable. This doesn’t make Lauland finished last season members will be a big part of Schottenheimer was going to tell Boston lion contract in March, missed the home David Boston a bad person. I think he’s a ranked No. 92 and opens this Tech’s tennis future, he said. of his suspension at a meeting Thursday opener with a bruised heel and watched the good person. But we do things differently season with an impressive No. In addition to Kentucky, the morning, but the player didn’t show up. The game in street clothes. He was seen walking here maybe than they do other places.” 57 ranking. hosting team, the tournament suspension, which will cost Boston $32,353, up a stadium tunnel toward the players’ The Chargers (0-3) said they investigated Also ranked on the men’s includes Eastern Kentucky, came three days before the winless Chargers parking lot, talking on a cell phone, before Boston thoroughly before signing him as team is the doubles combina- Southern Illinois, Moorehead play at Oakland. the end of the 37-13 loss to Denver. He an unrestricted free agent from Arizona. tion of Lauland and teammate State, Evansville and defend- By early afternoon, no one in the also declined to join his teammates in the The Cardinals had no interest in re-signing Stephane Rod, who will start ing champions, Illinois. organization had spoken with Boston, locker room for Schottenheimer’s postgame Boston. the season as the No. 27 duo in Kentucky’s team features the Schottenheimer said. speech. “This particular conduct was not an the country. No. 9 player in the country, “There were a number of different circum- Schottenheimer alluded to Boston miss- issue in Arizona,” Schottenheimer said. The Hokies finished while the Illinois squad fea- stances that have taken place, and you all are ing or being late to mandatory team activi- “I don’t know exactly how the interaction last season in the Big East tures four players among the aware of several of them,” Schottenheimer ties. Boston participated only sporadically went there. But I’m a hands-on person and Championship after losing to country’s top 100. All together, said during a news conference. “It was time. in the team’s off-season workout program. I believe in certain things being done a cer- Notre Dame in the semifinals eight of the best 100 players in I’m a tolerant guy, to a point.” Boston, whose father is a respected tain way.” and claiming third. However, the country will be present. Couch to play over Wie to play in this week’s Safeway Classic
by Anne Peterson men’s tour, and I’ve been play- ance last weekend in the pushed his daughter, saying he injured Holcomb Associated Press ing Solheim. And then later in Nationwide Tour’s Boise Open, misunderstood his daughter’s the year I’m going to play the where she missed the cut. version of the events, but stood by Tom Withers Davis said he would wait PORTLAND, Ore. — While Skins Game. I mean, the spec- Her last trip to Oregon — for by other statements. Associated Press until after pregame warm-ups Annika Sorenstam is having trum. I’ve been everywhere it the Women’s Open — was For the Open’s final round, Sunday before deciding who the year of her career, Michelle seems like.” tumultuous. In addition to B.J. Wie decided not to be his BEREA, Ohio — Tim Couch would start at quarterback. Wie is busy launching hers. Wie, the long-driving 13-year- playing in a major under the daughter’s caddie, citing the has been handed back his start- However, Holcomb’s injuries The LPGA’s present and old phenom, is making her sec- international spotlight, Wie distractions of the week. ing job — at least for one week. haven’t responded as quickly future are both in Oregon this ond trip to Oregon this year. and her father got into a public Michelle Wie said she had no Couch, demoted to a backup as expected to round-the-clock week for the LPGA Safeway She also played in the U.S. dispute with LPGA Tour vet- hard feelings about the experi- role after four seasons as treatments, prompting Davis Classic at Columbia Edgewater Women’s Open at Pumpkin eran Danielle Ammaccapane. ence. Cleveland’s to make the Country Club. Ridge Golf Club in nearby B.J. Wie, who was his Last year Sorenstam shot a No. 1 quarter- switch. Sorenstam won this tourna- North Plains. daughter’s caddie for the 17-under 199 on the 6,327-yard back, will start Itʼs exciting. Iʼm “There’s too ment last year but it seems like It also has been a busy year event, accused Ammaccapane northeast Portland course in Sunday against “ much uncer- a lifetime ago. Since there have for the 6-footer from Hawaii. of pushing his daughter on the a one-shot victory over Kate the Cincinnati looking forward to tainty,” Davis been two wins in majors, an Including an appearance on the green and then berating her Golden. Bengals, replac- a chance to get back said. appearance on the PGA Tour, Canadian tour, Wie will have in the scoring tent after their Sorenstam is coming off an ing the injured out there and play If he’s and the recent Solheim Cup. played in nine professional first round for a breach of golf emotional victory for Europe Kelly Holcomb. healthy enough, “I feel like I’ve been every- tournaments — with both men etiquette. in the Solheim Cup at the “It’s excit- again. Hopefully Holcomb where,” Sorenstam said. “I’ve and women. B.J. Wie later retracted com- Barseback Golf & Country ing,” Couch everything goes well could be on been to Asia, I’ve been on the Wie is coming off an appear- ments that Ammaccapane Club in her native Sweden. said after prac- and we get a victory” the active ros- tice Thursday. ter as Couch’s “I’m looking backup, Davis forward to a Tim Couch said, or perhaps chance to get Cleveland quarterback dress as the back out there third-stringer. and play again. The Browns are Hopefully, currently car- everything goes well and we rying just two quarterbacks on get a victory.” their 53-man roster. Holcomb broke his right Rookie Nate Hybl is on the fibula during the first quarter of practice squad and could be Sunday’s win at San Francisco. signed in time for Sunday’s He also sprained his left ankle game. in the third quarter but refused Couch, a former No. 1 over- to come out and rallied the all draft pick, lost his job before Browns to a 13-12 win, throw- the season opener when Davis ing two touchdown passes in ended months of controversy the fourth quarter. by relying on a gut feeling to On Wednesday, coach Butch name Holcomb his starter.
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This is week four of the 2003 CT sports picks. Check out www. collegiatetimes.com for more of the staff’s sports picks —including those on staff whose Lauren Adam Zoe Kumar Robert Aaron Tiffany Kate Nathan Jeremy Nick Eleanor picks failed to make the Angelucci Abramson Mathias Malhotra Drake Blackwell Hoffman Lynch Jones Doehnert Pascale Hopson cut this week. Copy Associate Sports Copy Sports Photo Associate Managing Editorial Business Editor in Opinions Photo Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor News Editor Editor Assistant Manager Chief Editor Editor NFL New England @ Wash. Washington New England Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington New England New England Washington Washington Washington San Fran @ Minnesota San Francisco Minnesota San Francisco Minnesota San Francisco Minnesota Minnesota San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco Philadelphia @ Buffalo Philadelphia Buffalo Philadelphia Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Buffalo Buffalo Philadelphia Kansas City @ Baltimore Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Baltimore Kansas City Kansas City Baltimore Indy. @ New Orleans New Orleans Indianapolis New Orleans New Orleans Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis New Orleans New Orleans Indianapolis New Orleans New Orleans Tennessee @ Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Tennessee Tennessee Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Tennessee Pittsburgh Tennessee Tennessee Jacksonville @ Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Houston Dallas @ NY Jets Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas NY Jets NY Jets NY Jets Dallas NY Jets NY Jets Atlanta @ Carolina Atlanta Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Carolina Atlanta Green Bay @ Chicago Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay NCAA UConn @ VA Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Minnesota @ Penn St. Penn St. Minnesota Penn St. Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Penn St. Penn St. Minnesota Penn St. Penn St. Arkansas @ Alabama Alabama Arkansas Alabama Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Alabama Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas South Carolina @ Tenn. Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee South Carolina Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee South Carolina Notre Dame @ Purdue Purdue Purdue Notre Dame Purdue Notre Dame Purdue Purdue Purdue Purdue Purdue Purdue Purdue Arizona St. @ Oregon St. Oregon St. Oregon St. Oregon St. Oregon St. Oregon St. Arizona St. Arizona St. Arizona St. Oregon St. Arizona St. Oregon St. Arizona St. Wash. St. @ Oregon Oregon Oregon Wash. St. Oregon Oregon Oregon Wash. St. Oregon Wash. St. Wash. St. Oregon Oregon Pitt @ Texas A&M Pittsburgh Texas A&M Pittsburgh Texas A&M Texas A&M Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Texas A &M Texas A&M Texas A&M Texas A&M USC @ California USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC
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