ETRIEVER WEEKLY '1 know I've had the success I've had in journalism because of my pride in being what many would call just ordinary folk. That's very simply what good journalism is -- knowing about and writing about the extraordinary lives ofordinary people. "-Nancy J Woodhall -·------1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 Graduate Student Pub Prices Raised Ten Percent Price Hike Linked Association Works to to Wage Increases SCOTI DAUGHERTY Create Community Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff
LOGAN COOPER Bardenstein, Vice-President Matt Pub prices increased 10 per Avila and Treasurer Michele cent Aug. 28 - more than the five Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff McCourt. The GSA staff includes to eight percent increase in years "The principal idea guiding Administrator Todd Hoodenpyle, past - according to Oscar the Graduate Student Representative Marni Switkin, Berninger, manager of the Wood Association is to build a strong, Social Coordinator Kihara Food Service Management unified graduate community," Dorsey and Statistical Consultant Company. Berninger attributed said Rami Bardenstein, president Tara Neavins. There is currently much of the increase to higher of the GSA. With over 1700 an opening for the Secretary posi wages for food service employees. graduate students and the presti tion. ''If I got better service I proba gious Carnegie Designation The GSA hopes to achieve · bly \YOuldn't care so much [about under the university's belt, many things this year. The organi paying the higher prices]," said Bardenstein indicated that both zation's focus is on developing sophomore Harsh Shah. GSA and UMBC have made sig communication among graduate The ba8e wage for incoming nificant progress. students. "We need to break down Wood Company employees was Zachary Handler I Retriever Weekly Staff The GSA executive council the barriers between ethnic increased from $6 to $8 an hour, It's not my fault: "Sweet Pea," one of the Pub's cashiers, hears consists of President Rami groups and different majors. accounting for eight percent of the the complaints of many UMBC students regarding the increase in prices. see GSA, page 4 see PUB, page 6 Police Step Up Security After Increase in Crime Police Focus on Prevention, Seek Student Help
DAHLIA NAQIB non-student. to the notices. Junior Itohan Retriever Weekly Staff Writer Last semester's surge in crimes Ehanire received a notice when she prompted Cook to pay closer atten left her car window open. While The number of car break-ins tion to activity in the parking lots. she appreciates the police officer's on campus has more than doubled · Campus police officers have been added effort, she also sees prob since 1999 while the estimated instructed this year to check lems with the practice. value of stolen property has tripled, whether or not cars are "secure." "It's good that they're making leaving police eager to catch a cul .------. the checks, but it prit. Police Chief John Cook Theft from Vehicles might not be good to believes the perpetrator was I prevent [break-ins]. responsible for an unusual increase It's a way of marking in vehicle break-ins last spring. those cars that are not "We had very few break-ins --·----· secure for the until last semester," said Cook. thieves," said Patterns from break-ins last -·- ~ Ehanire. spring point to a common thief who Campus police preferred to work between 1 am. also monitor the park- and 5 a.m., during heavy rain ...... _ ·- ing lots by checking storms and usually stole car Stereos ...... ,._ su.aoo .,...... ,...... ~ for those cars with Source: UMBC Campus Pohce nl from vehicles parked on the loop, stereos commo y tar- typically between Poplar Road and When cars are found that are not geted by thieves or with valuables Walker Avenue. The perpetrator secure - with open windows or left in sight. ''We make sure to keep smashes the front passenger-side unlocked doors - police put a an eye on those cars," said Cook. windows and cleans off the broken "Security Awareness Notice" on the This semester, Cook is more Zachary Handler I Retriever Weekly Staff glass to avoid drawing the attention windshield, pointing out what was confident with a full staff of 27 Helpful Hints: Campus Police place safety notices on vehicles of passersby or police on patrol, insecure about the car and warning officers. Last semester the force parked on campus found to be at risk. Cook said. the driver of the risks involved. · often lacked two or three individu Police believe the thief to be a Students have mixed reactions als.
A chemistry lab Latin Fusion Volleyball is swept was vandalized, wishes celebrities conquers the ball at the VA Tech UMBC Transit would grow up room, Greek Life Tourney, wants to expand and we examine invades the UC intramurals are its services and affirmative action and Vivica Fox starting up and Peggy Major from both sides of captures the silver Brett McKenzie relives her path to the racial divide. ponders the return UMBC. of his Airness. College News ...... page 2 World News ...... page 3 Classifieds ...... page 23
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Peggy Major Your Average Social Worker Thrned NCAA Women of the Year Printer Thrned Computer Operator Announced Thrned Homemaker Thrned Librarian INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kimberly Black watched her teammate, Kristy Kowal, ADAM HOPKINS She stayed at the ..,~.._._ ..u,, 5 win the NCAA Woman of the Year Award Retriever Weekly Staff Writer company for three last year. before heading back to On Thursday, Black, a swimmer at Margaret Major, known to her friends home community Georgia, was one of 10 athletes selected as finalists for this year's award. and co-workers as Peggy, has a back Landsdowne for a stint at a computer com retire. I want to see the U.S. and Europe, "I can't even fathom I might get it," said ground as varied as the courses at UMBC. pany. Like her job in Woodlawn, this tour England in particular." She also explained Black, who graduated in biology with a 3.95 As a library technician, she does a little of duty lasted only three years, but she that although she would love to see Asia, GPA. "I never thought about getting it." bit of everything. recalls working with the first printing com anywhere would be just fine with her Black was joined on the list, which was Major was born and raised in puters. She explains that her main duty was because there is so much of the world that released by the NCAA on Thursday, by Landsdowne, Md., and attended a number to set the type for math equations, which she has not seen. "I have never been to Tennessee diver Elizabeth Flynt, Purdue bas of public schools in the area. "I remember were sent and published in scientific jour another country, except for Canada," she ketball player Camille Cooper and Nebraska when [UMBC's campus] was Spring nals. said. volleyball player Angie Oxley. Grove," she recalled. "I remember watch Major's most rewarding experiences When she's not juggling jobs, raising Two field hockey players - Claire ing the patients come in and out and doing were yet to come. She stopped working to Cunanan Reyes, of Longwood College in her son or planning her retirement, Major work." After graduating high school, Virginia and Toby Wilmet, of Washington become a homemaker, got married and has some very broad and interesting hob College in Maryland- also were on the list. Major went on to Carthage College in gave birth to her only child, Jim. bies. She swims, likes to do needlework Wilmet also competed in softball. Kenosha, Wis. She graduated with a In 1990, when Jim was older and need and cultures an interest in antiques. "I col Three finalists,- Kameelah Taliah degree in sociology in 1970. ed less attention at home, Major returned to lect porcelain and jewelry," she said, as Elarms of California-Davis, Sunny Gilbert of She wanted to be a social worker, a work. She secured a job as a permanent well as Christmas ornaments and vintage Missouri and Andrea Dutoit of Arizona - career field she never entered. "There was substitue teacher in the Anne Arundel costume jewelry from the pre-1950s era. were nominated from cross country and track [an economic] recession at that time and it County school system. She continued "Basically, whatever catches my eye, I and field, respectively, and three-sport start was very hard to find work in my field," teaching until the middle of 1994, when she like," she said Kristen English was chosen from she remembers. She returned to the applied for a job at UMBC. Swarthmore College. Baltimore area and found work here. "The master plan was for Jim to go [to Quick Questions: The winner will be announced Oct. 21 at Major worked a number of jobs after a banquet in Indianapolis. UMBC] with tuition reduction," indicated A Georgia athlete has won the award her post-college homecoming. She began Major, who began her job in the Albin 0. What is your favorite food? twice in its 11-year history, including last at the Baltimore College of Commerce, Kuhn Library in January 1995. Plans Soft. crabs, sauteed in butter. year with Kowal. The late Lisa Cole was the where she worked as an assistant registrar changed when he left UMBC after one year. first Bulldog winner in 1997. for two years. After that she held a job at He changed his major to one not offered at What is your favorite season? The similarities between last year's win a printing company in Woodlawn. She UMBC. Major's job in the library has its The fall season, especially heading ner and this year's finalist, however, are worked there for the money, which she benefits though, and Jim is still in school, into winter. striking. said she needed, but she described her hopefully graduating this coming May. Like Kowal, Black medaled at the 2000 duties very modestly. "I was more or less Although she plans to work at the AOK What is your favorite movie? Olympics, won more than one national a secretary there. I worked in accounts, in Library for a while, Major has lofty plans championship and was a multiple all I love comedies, and my favorite is terms of payable and receivable." American. Both competed this summer at the for the future. "I would love to travel after I The Blues Brothers. World University Games. "I still consider her my teammate," Black said. "You know, once a teammate, always a teammate." UMBC Transit Seeks to Broaden Services Black, who was part of the gold medal winning 200-meter freestyle relay team in ROBERT REDDING The department has been trying to to improve service. Preisinger urges those Sydney, also has her share of academic Retriever Weekly Staff Writer improve efficiency by shortening routes interested to contact the department achievements. and cutting back on the number of buses through its Web site. She received the Walter Byers After successfully reinstating Wave through Catonsville. "It wasn't one of our Since University of Maryland at Scholarship, the highest award presented by 'n Ride this academic year, the UMBC big dem~ds, despite the fact that we think Baltimore covers 60 percent of the cost to the NCAA, reached the regional level for transit office would like to broaden its more people should be taking more advan Rhodes Scholarship selection and is prepar UMBC for its downtown shuttles, the ing to attend medical school, perhaps after a service to include weekend trips, accord tage 'of Catonsville [buses]," said amount of service from UMBC to down stint in the Peace Corps. ing to Transit Director George J. Preisinger. town may decrease. UMBC Transit would Still, she found the nomination hum Preisinger. In general, ridership is up this year, like to have trips uptown to Johns Hopkins bling. With money from the Transpotfation and the Black line, which serves the and the Walters Art Museum. "I got the letter yesterday," she said. "I Services budget, along with funds from Westland Garden-Allen Drive area in Decreasing service to downtown could was very excited. I opened it and was just Student Affairs, Commuter Services and Arbutus, was packed a week before school allow UMBC Transit to provide more reg like 'Oh my gosh."' Student Services, Wave 'n Ride is hac. started. ular trips to the Inner Harbor and uptown to Cooper was surprised by her own nomi Operating from 10 a.m.-4 p.m, the service Many students are happy with the cur other area schools, says Preisinger. The nation. takes people from various campus parking rent schedule and the routes provided by department would like to host occasional After playing on Purdue's national run lots to academic buildings. The Wave 'n the UMBC shuttles. "They're pretty good ner-up basketball team last season, she's been trips to other area atractions. Ride program began at the end of last making plans to begin her professional career how they are," says Cheyanna Carter, a The department is also planning spe in France next month. semester to ease the burden of distant junior majoring in health administration cial trips to Columbia and Arundel Mills. A "I was pretty much surprised," she said, _ parking spaces. Wave 'n Ride now and policy. "They're on time and every Thursday night service to the Inner Harbor while working out in West Lafayette, Ind. extends to UMBC Boulevard. thing." When drivers are doing different and weekend trips to the mall are under "When you've accomplished all the things UMBC Transit would like to do even routes right after each other, being late on consideration. that you do on and off the court, it just seems more, but is hampered by funding issues, one can possibly throw off other routes. "It's a balance of equipment and serv like a lot of things go unnoticed." according to Preisinger. A proposed sub "The Gold line should be extended to a lit ice," says Preisinger. UMBC's oldest bus is Not this time. stantial fee increase could go into effect tle later in the evening," says James Seal, a now 16 years old, a number shuttle servic Her 3.78 GPA in political science helped next year. "That increase would not allow freshman music major. es would like to trim. Maintenance cost her get accepted to Duke's law school and us to do all the things we would like to UMBC Transit plans to start a riders made her a finalist for the award. $80,000 last year, and one new midsize bus do," said Preisinger. For now, though, Cooper will play bas advisory group to look at routes and ways can cost $70,000. ketball and put law school on hold. "I had to decide whether to play over Wouldn't you love to see your name in print? Yes you would, you liar. Well, then write for seas or go to school, and I just figured I can only play basketball so long," she said. "So I The Retriever Weekly. It's fun. And I promise you won't regret it. E-mail managingedi was lucky that they deferred my law school [email protected] or stop by University Center 214 and fill out an application. entry till next fall." September 11,2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 3
EU to Say Sorry for Slavery
DURBAN, South Africa - The European Union agreed to an apology for slavery and colonialism in the final declara tion of the World Conference Against Racism, resolving one of the issues dead locking the U.N. meeting, a spokesman for the EU said Friday. "There was a breakthrough on the notion of an apology," said Koen Vervaeke, spokesman for Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel, who is leading the EU dele gation. The debate over an apology for slavery and colonialism, along with language regarding the Middle East, have been the conference's chief problems. African countries pushed for slavery and colonialism to be labeled "crimes against humanity" and for Western coun tries to pay reparations. The EU rejected both proposals, Vervaeke said. The European Union had been unwill ing to issue an apology because the action could leave the organization open to poten tial lawsuits. However, the agreed to text had resolved that issue, said Vervaeke. "In the way it's drafted now there can't be any legal consequences," he said. "The World Conference Against Racism fUither notes that some have taken the initiative of regretting, or expressing remorse, or presenting apologies, and calls Maryland College Roundup on all those who have not yet contributed to restoring the dignity of the victims to find appropriate ways to do so, and to this end Klochkoff's activities Tuesday night, and we appreciate those countries that have JENNIFER SCHILDROTH the successful coarse set by president have asked that any members of the com done so," reads the text. Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff Spikes. Because of her fine work, UMES munity with information come forward. has extended its advanced science, tech Klochkoff's death, coupled with College Park Student Dies, Police nology and scholarship well beyond the Bermuda Survives Hurricane recent robberies on and around the cam Rule Out Foul Play_ cpnfines of the , walls of its buildings to pus, have some students concerned about MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Erin enhance the well being and prosperity of safety, according to The Diamondback, drenched Bermuda and prevented some Police announced last Thursday that the entire state and region. Her health the university's campus newspaper. Police tourists from heading home, but the island the involvement of foul play or alcohol in problems have not diminished her unflag have reported no links between the inci escaped major damage as the center of the the death of a College Park junior is ging spirit, which will continue to be an dent Wednesday and the robberies. stonn passed far offshore. "highly unlikely." The statement was insyiration to the UMES family," said The 20-year-old transfer student was The stonn was moving north-north issued after the state medical examiner's board chairman Nathan A. Chapman Jr. remembered at a memorial service on the west at 10 mph Monday after skimming office released the preliminary autopsy when announcing the appointment. UMCP campus yesterday. Klochkoff's past Bermuda on Sunday, but it was expect results indicating that there were no visi Spikes became president of the histor ed to turn away from the United States. fraternity brothers, friends and other ble signs of injury to the student's body. ically black college in Jan'Qary 1997. "It's not going to be any direct threat to members of the community attended the Alexander Eugene Klochkoff, 20, of Spikes ' has been the recipient of many either the United States or Canada," said service to honor the letters and sciences North Bellmore, N.Y., was pronounced honors and awards throughout her career. Stacy Stewart, a hurriciwe specialist at the major. dead last Wednesday. A UMCP student The Maryland Coalition of Women for National Hurricane Center in Miami. called campus police after . finding Responsive Government awarded Spikes "There'll be some indirect threats in the Klochkoff unre·sponsive in front of the Noted UM Eastern Shore for excellence in government service in form of large ocean swells, especially in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 4 President Steps Down late 1997, and in 1990, Ebony Man maga New England, some battering surf and rip Fraternity Row at 8 a.m. zine profiled Spikes as one of the most currents, mainly tomorrow and Wednesday." Police stressed that the autopsy The University System of Maryland influential black women in America. "It's not a threat to anyone." Stewart results are only preliminary, and further Board of Regents appointed Dr. Jackie Spikes received the Thurgood Marshall added. investigation will reveal more substantial Thomas as ·interim president of the Educational Achievement Award in 1989. On Sunday, Erin strengthened into a information. Police are unaware of any University of Maryland Eastern Shore Spikes came to the USM after serving major hurricane, but the storm's center pre-existing medical conditions Klochkoff after former president Dr. Delores R. as president at Southern University and stayed 110 miles northeast of the British may have had. Spikes resigned for health-related rea the A&M College System in Louisiana. territory. No flooding, major damage or University Police and Prince sons. Thomas assumed responsibility for Thomas, previously the executive injuries were reported, although wind George's County Police are collaborating the post last Thursday. vice president at UMES, also serves as an knocked trees down onto power lines, on the investigation. The departments are "The board is confident that Dr. English teacher and as assistant track briefly blacking out dozens of homes. soliciting information regarding Thomas will continue to steer UMES on coach at _the university. Elsewhere, a tropical depression showed signs of development halfway across the central tropical Atlantic. It was centered just over 1,000 miles east of the islands of the eastern Caribbean. Its strongest sustained wind Monday morning was estimated at about 35 mph, 4 mph below the threshold at which it could become Tropical Storm Felix. Forecasters said it appeared to be moving west-north west. Page 4 THE RETRIEVE!~ WEEKLY NEWS September 11,2001 &>lice I og
Theft from Building Theft Aug. 29, 10:21 p.m.- A UMBC ATTENT ON!! Aug. 28, 9:40 p.m. - A UMBC stu student reported the theft of a cellular dent reported the misuse of one of two telephone which he left on a desk on the Pool Sharks missing credit cards. The victim reports 5th floor of the Albin 0. Kuhn Library. he does not know if the cards were stolen The value of the telephone is estimated at if Sunday Funday here at UMBC or he lost the credit $100. There are no suspects in the inves~ cards off campus. Investigation revealed tigation. that the victim's credit card was used in Pool Tournament making unauthorized purchases at vMi Theft of Vehicle ous locations. The unauthorized use of Aug. 31,8:16 a.m. -Anon-student Schedule Fall 2001 the credit card thus far is $146.66. There reported parking his car on Hilltop Circle are no identified suspects in this investi~ Tournament Times 1pm - 6pm near the Magothy Apartments. When he gation. returned to the area he discovered his car missing. Suspectinformation is unknown September 16 - 8 Ball Theft from Building at this time. Investigation is open. Pizza will be Aug. 28, 8:20 p.m. - An employee September 30 - 9 Ball of Abacus Corp. reported to a member of Destruction of Property- provided for the Erickson Residential Hall desk staff Chemistry Building - A student the theft of university k~ys. The estimat October 14 - 8 Ball reported that there was. a leak in the participants ed value of the keys is $15. It.was later refrigerated lab located in the Chemistry discovered that a fellow employee had October 28 - 9 Ball building. Upon arrival officers observed taken the keys for safe~keeping when that water was coming from three faucets they were found lying on a custodial cart that had been broken off of their bases. November 11 - Sunday Funday Invitational unprotected. The case was unfounded. Investigation revealed, that unknown Tournament of Champions individuals broke the faucets intentional.:. Trame Violation (Suspended ly. Investigation to continue. Fir~t Place wins McDermott Cue $150.00 Value License) t----- Aug. 29, 17:51 p.m. - Officer Act of Intolerance Moran stopped Matthew Brendan. Sept. 2. 1:42 a.m; - A student Sign up at UC· Game room Counter Kuennen, 19, of the 2700 block of St. reported that another student on his floor Paul St., Baltimore, MP. along Hilltop of the Erickson Residence Hall found Sponsored by the UC Gameroom/IEC and Coke Circle at BackRoad for a stop sign viola offensive material taped to the door of tion that occurred at Park Road and his room~ left by unknown individual(s). Poplar Avenue. Upon checking the Investigation.to continue~ Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's computerized driver Act ofintolerance history ····· files, it was .learned that Sept~ 2, 1 :25 p.m~ - A student Kuennen's Maryland driver's license was reported fi!at unknown \ndividual(s) had suspended. Kuennen was ci~e~ for the written a statement of.intoletance onta stop sigh violation and for dri~ing a GSA Helps Sponsor on message boatd]ocated on the 3n:ftloor of suspended license. the Erickson Residential Hall Graduate Research
from GSA, page 1 research and presenting student findings at UMBC' Recogrlized For There seems to be a lot of compartmental conferences. ization occurring and not a lot of cross A major event open to graduate stu communication," says Bardenstein. "The dents each year is the Graduate Research Research Emphasis graduate community is very fragmented, Conference. The GRC - cosponsored by UMBC received the highest Carnegie Designation within its eligibility in July [and we want them] to become a more UMAB - is scheduled to take place in April 2000. The honor places the university among Harvard~ Yale and 152 of the most pres cohesive unit." and run concurrently with the tigious liberal arts colleges in the nation. The graduate school and the GSA plan Undergraduate Research Conference in the The Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive designation. awarded every six to provide opportunities for interaction new Commons, is a "collaboration of years, is presented to those universities that award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year among graduate students through a variety data," said Avila. in at least 15 different disciplines; it is not meant to ..rank institutions or establish a sta of programs and events. The GSA also "The GRC is a great place to be seen tus hierarchy among the universities, but to group institutions with similar programs," hopes to work closely with the Student by people in the industry, and is a great said Alexander C. McConnic, senior scholar, in a letter to President Freeman A. Government Association, the undergradu venue for exposure," mentioned Hrabowski. ate student governing body, in an effort to Bardenstein. Professors and professionals This award is given to ''those [colleges that are] extensively research-oriented [and increase involvement, according to in various fields of study will be present at thatl offer a rich pursuit of doctoral research," said Scott Bass, dean of the Graduate Bardenstein. the conference. School. Another major goal of the GSA is to The GSA also intends to modify its Being presented with such an esteemed award reflects highly on the faculty here at develop students professionally and ensure presence on Internet by updating the GSA UMBC. "[The faculty here is] the best and brightest,'' according to Bass. they have access to the "graduate enter Web site, located at www.umbc.edu/gsa. "The professors here don't just teach from 'the book/ they probably wrote it. [And prise," emphasizes Matt Avila, vice-presi "First we are going to update the names now with a precedent like the Carnegie Designation]~ the expectations of prospective dent of the GSA and head of most of the and positions held on the executive council teachers have been raised to another level," said Bass. "Everyone looking to teach here research conducted through the the organi and the staff. After that will come some must be at the top of their game." zation. "One way we do that is through pro more changes, but they will take a little Along with attracting new teachers, students and national attention, Bass hopes the viding top-quality research [for the stu while to be completed," Avila asserted. Carnegie Designation will help with fundraising. "We have already seen an increase, dents]," added Avila. The GSA offers funds The GSA has meetings the first but we can't say that it is directly related to the award ... but, it is a little more than a - primarily collected from the $7 per Monday of each month at 5:30p.m. in the coincidence," noted Bass. -Logan Cooper credit-hour fee that all graduate students U.C. Ballroom Lounge. All students are are required to pay - for conducting welcome. September 11,2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY NEWS Page 5 USM Collective Bargaining Guidelines Remain Unclear
JENNIFER SCHILDROTH larly procedural standards. Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff
Two months after the law that extends Collective Bargaining.at UMBC collective bargaining rights to new seg ments of the U of M system work force UMBC is not among the universities took effect, confusion still surrounds its that have submitted a petition; however, parameters. Officials are uncertain which Eamon Clifford, a union organizer with employees the new law will affect. USM Professionals, a Maryland chapter of The law states that sworn police offi the AFT, indicated that "significant" sup cers can participate in collective bargaining port has been garnered among exempt procedures. However, the language in the staff. bill does not explicitly distinguish which The American Federation of State, staff employees are eligible. Faculty and County and Municipal Employees, the chief administrators will not be affected by American Federation of Teachers and the the new legislation. Maryland· Classified Employees The newly appointed Maryland State Association have all been in contact with TltSdiJS &''•rsdiJS UMBC employees, according to Joan Higher Education Labor Relations Board, the body charged with overseeing the Kennedy, director of Community and implementation of the collective bargain Government Relations. "There's been a lot ing law, will determine the specific defini of union activity on campus," according to tions. The Board of Regents submitted pro Kennedy. posed definitions to the Labor Relations University and union officials alike • expressed a belief that collective bargain Spm to 6pm Board in late August. Each university will review employee ing would help unify the campus. Neither saw much potential for disrupting the 0 job descriptions in accordance with the ;~_ ••••• :· ~ •• •.• ··-·i··.JaMm<·.. ··.·-· ·;rumrs ,: · .. . , learning environment. - ~~~·~ ...... ,. . ~ ~~ ' ~~ ··::-,..:- .. ·.·. : . .~ ~ ~.. . · .. approved guidelines. UMBC's Human Relations office is currently in the review "Collective bargaining will change the process. arbitrary nature of the relationship The collective bargaining law grants [between eligible employees and the uni sworn officers and "eligible" nonexempt versity], but will actually strengthen the Classes are free and all skill levels are welcome (those employees eligible for overtime) and bond because they will approach [the • • issues] as equals," insisted Clifford of AFT. Sponsored by the UC Gameroom/IEC exempt (employees ineligible for overtime, generally "executive," "administrative" or In a memo to the campus community "professional" staff) the right to decide by last June, President Freeman Hrabowski a vote whether to form collective bargain expressed a desire to maintain a cohesive ing units. Bargaining units can opt to repre community. 'We are proud of our campus' sent themselves, or a third party can inter tradition of working together, and I know vene on their behalf. The legislation forbids that we are committed to continuing strong employees from striking as a bargaining relationshiP,S among faculty, staff and stu tool. dents." Third party organizations, such as unions, wishing to operate as the exclusive Information Available Through representative of a bargaining unit must file University, Unions a petition with the Labor Relations Board. University Center Room 204 The petition has to document that 30 per The university is required to remain cent of eligible employees support that par neutral throughout the petition and elec 410-455-3618 ticular organization. Once the board tion process. The institution, including the approves the petition, the bargaining unit staff senates, operates as a resource for EB www.umbc.edu/seb has 90 days to hold an election. The law interested parties. Student Events Boord does not mandate employee participation in "The university is working really hard any part of the process. to gather information and make it avail WEEKLY MOVIES START THIS WEDNESDAY able to employees .... It's really important Join us for THE MUMMY RETURNS this Wednesday, September 12th at Labor Relations Board Hosts that they understand the process and par ticipate if and when an election comes 7:30 and 10 p.m. in LH2. First Meeting about," Kennedy said. OUTDOOR MOVIE Human Resources hosted workshops The Labor Relations Board convened over the summer to detail provisions of the Bring out your pillows. blankets, and maybe even your dorm couches to for its first meeting Friday, Sept. 1, submit legislation. Video recordings of the infor the library field on the evening of Thursday. September 13th for our ted five petitions at the Sept. 1 meeting, mation sessions are available at Human free outdoor movie, THE MUMMY RETURNS. two from the University of Maryland Resources, and should be available at each University College, two from the department in the near future, according to JAVABLAST Baltimore City Community College and Kennedy. Stick around this wukend for JavaBiast-a coffeehouse featuring an open one from Frostburg State University. AFT will host its own information The board returned the petitions mic at 6 p.m. followed by acts by a few local bands. So be session this Friday, Sept. 14 in UC 312. because the procedure for reviewing peti The meeting is open to anyone wishing to there ... Saturday, September 15th in the UC Ballroom. tions has not been established. The board's attend. next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 1, where Further resources are available SEB••• we bring the events to you the petitions will likely be resubmitted. through the Internet. UMBC has a link In addition to evaluating definitions of from the university's newly redesigned eligible employees, the agenda for the home page, and many unions and other October meeting includes discussion on organizations host collective bargaining structural aspects of the initiative, particu- sites. STUDENT ORGAINZATIONS E-mail [email protected] if you have news tips. Use the media. Page 6 THE RETI~IEVEI~ WEEKLY NEWS September 11, 2001 Chern. Lab Vandalized A laboratory in the Chemistry build and there is the cost of the clean-up." The ing was allegedly vandalized Saturday, Chemistry Department has no official Going Ape: Students Sept. 1, between 3:30p.m. and 4:30p.m. comment on the vandalism until the and faculty swarmed Unknown person(s) broke off four investigation is complete. The university the UC Plaza water spigots in room 416C, a refrigerat has not released an official estimate to Wednesday to see what ed lab on the fourth floor of the Chemistry repair the damage. One piece of research the campus has to building, according to Chief John Cook of equipment was destroyed as a result of the, offered in the way of UMBC Police. A graduate student report vandalism. student organzations. ed a leak on the fourth floor at approxi Campus police sent out a campus Galan Zook and Valerie mately 4:30p.m. wide e-mail announcing the crime and Gladu (both on left) The spigots were bent back, making requesting students with any information serve a 40-foot ban police believe the damage was vandalism come forward and contact police. "They nana split for hungry and not the result of natural causes. would have had to get wet and their shoes onlookers to chow down "It was sheer vandalism ... inexcus would be wet too, due to the force of the on as they mingle with able," Cook said. "It's not just the cost of water in the spigots," said Cook. the organizations. the equipment. It also closes the lab off -Scott Daugherty Pub Prices Up from PUB, page 1 ...,.:, Jeremy Wustner-Brown I Retriever Weekly Staff price increase. Wage increases are not across the board. The other two percent of the increase was due to inflation. Although prices have increased, stu dents have seen little change in prices at the Banking designed especially cash register. "We've tried to maintain all of the relations with the meal card com bos," said Berninger. Meal card equivalen for college students. cy increased by 30 cents for breakfast, 40 (Despite the fact cents for lunch and 45 cents for dinner and n b~fore noon.) late-night. This gives students a nine to 11 percent equivalency increase throughout the day. "I don't have a problem with the raised prices. I have a problem with the nasty food I have to eat.'' said sophomore Claire Patterson. However, Pub food is better than that offered in the Residential Dining Hall, she added. The cost of the meal plans increased approximately four percent this year, according to Leland Bietel, associate vice president of administration and finance. This year the 19-meal plan costs $1260, the 14-meal plan costs $1220 and the 10-meal plan costs $1100. All include $75 in flex dollars. Last year, the 19-meal plan cost $1210, the 14-meal plan cost $1175 and the 10-meal plan cost $1055, all including $50 in flex. The inclusion of flex dollars with all plans was adopted at the beginning of last school year. Many meal options in the pub require additional funds beyond the cash allowance from using a meal card. Students often employ flex dollars to cover the additional charge. "It sucks when you run out of flex ... toward the end of the year you can't buy anything [in the pub]," said Patterson. Open a Chevy Chase Student Banking Package and get Pricing boards had yet to be mounted everything you need to access and manage your money. Plus, as of last Friday. Temporary pricing sheets when you sign up, you te entered to win a new entertainment were allegedly provided at the various eat system. Talk to a Chevy Chase Bank representative for details. ing establishments in the pub, but no such sheets were noticed prior to the interview. The pub also lost one of its major food low cost checking • Hundreds of Chevy Chase Bank ATMs providers, Chic-fil-a, over the summer. Chevy Chase Check Card • Chevy Chase Online Banking • Overdraft protection* While recontracting for the food service contract at UMBC last year, Wood Company offered an alternative to Chic-fil VISIT OUR ATMS IN THE UNIVERSITY CENTER OR a brand chicken products. According to OUR BRANCH NEAR CAMPUS INSIDE GIANT FOOD AT WILKENS BELTWAY PLAZA Berninger, students were dissatisfied with the Chic-fil-a products since they were CHEVY CHASE• BANK unavailable on a meal plan. A royalty had Banking On Your Terms.SM to be paid to Chic-fil-a for all products sold with the company's name. The Commons Call 3Q1 .. 987 .. BANK or 1 .. 8QQ .. 987 .. BANK (out of area) or visit chevychasebank.com will house an establishment with similar *Overdraft Protection is subject to credit approval. Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. products, which will be available on a UMBC meal plan. Until the opening of the
CHEVY G:IASE BANK ENTERTAJNMENT SYSTEM SWEEPSTAKES I. NO PURCHASE OR TRANSAcnON NECESSARY. OPENING AN ACC..'OUNT Wlll NOT INCREASE YOUR Commons in January, the Wood Company (.'HANCE Of WINNING: Open to any U.S resident who is a full 01" part time student attending a college or university in DC, DE. .MDor VA,<>r any full orpmttime college or university student who is a will try out new menu items at the pub, but r~ident oft:C, DE, MD or VA. 2. TO ENTER open a new Chevy Chase student banking cbed:ing account between 7/1/01 and 10/1/01. You may ai II II Christopher Krieg and Tracy Williams debate Affirmative Action 8 Celebrity relationships 9 Apply Now or Forever Lette[s Hold Your Peace Editor: You don't know what you're doing next summer yet, do you? We didn't think so. In fact, you're probably amazed at the timing I would like to express my distaste concerning the opinipn article in the Sept. 4, 2001 issue of The of that question. It's early September, classes have barely started Retriever Weekly entitled ~·New Law Creates SpecialRigtits for SexualDeviafit$.h As an outlesoianon.cam and your tan lines are still there, which means this past summer is pus and the co-president of the Freedom Alliance, UMBC's GLBTA or~zation, I've spent.my college not officially over. Making plans for next summer at this point in <:areer attempting to educat~ llio-se around m~ Pll GLBT issues. I would }:m~nt out a lew blatant fallacies in time is just kind of ridiculous, right? Mr. Krieg's argument. Perhaps it is in fact kind of ridiculous. However, that doesn't l was particularly disa(1~iPf6d in the ~xample ~bat Chris Krieg m~~ofAnne}feche. Fit$t qf all, what matter, because deadlines for a lot of really good summer intern n:ra~tions a.re demons~a~~~ \~ .~i~~~uality .. Sec?ll~-~f aU, ope ~rs~~ ~t'tt>~ ~ ~~ffici~nt evid~~e t<:) such ships are in October and November. In other words, before you a blanket statement as "Homosexuality is clear~y a·choice in lifestyle/ ther exa~ple of Krieg's .nawed even have a chance to lose that tan, you already have to start plan argttmentis his reference to tne Boy-ScoutS ofAmerica. What a private cq~~ation does is irtelevantto~how ning next year's trips to the beach around a work schedule. a govenn:nent is run. On to;p ()f that, the reference 'aoe~'t.J?rove any pqintand :really does not. have much to Internships are a great way to get your proverbial foot in the do with the subject of the article. The final weakness in Mr. Krieg's arg~roent is his statement that "homo door. If you think you know what you want to do if and when you sexuality cannot be equated with a. pe.-son 's race;t ~ex, age, religiQn, creed. ~tQ. It is in mo~t ca,ses .a ch()$en . get out of college, an internship experience can either conftrm lifestYle." I have one question: Isn't religiot't a .. chosen tifestyle? ... · · your aspirations or shatter them, and it's better to ftnd out now, pyerall. !:understand~~ l mother and a wife. Imagine having to find Matrimony . . . for the fourth time. Anne BRETT MCKENZIE dren. Many people doubted that a marriage out your mother had cheated on your father Heche apparently shed her lesbian identity would last between Brad Pitt and Jennifer To a vast majority of Hollywood in the checkout of a grocery store, or (and recovered from the temporary insani Aniston who appear to keep their sanity by celebrities, marriage seems to be either a worse, from your friends at school. ty she suffered after her break-up with doing "normal people things" like bowling big joke or something you do to boost your And who could forget this year's most lover Ellen Degeneres) and waltzed down and attending baseball games. The two image and ratings. After all, what could be tragic separation, that of Tom Cruise and the aisle with a man. Kate Winslet, who have recently been talking a lot about hav better for your career than a multi-million Nicole Kidman? I don't think I can ever seemed unphased by the glimmer and glitz ing a child. Speaking of children, who can dollar merger between two beautiful peo look at Kidman again without remember of Hollywood lifestyle, just separated from forget Catherine Zeta-Jones' marriage to ple? Twice as many cars, twice as many ing her weepy and mournful appearances her husband. The couple has an 11-month Michael Douglas after she gave birth to gorgeous vacation homes and possibly a on the talk show circuit. That's not to say old daughter. their son? How could she have sex with few even more beautiful and even more tal that I don't have sympathy for her; the So what keeps a Hollywood marriage him? I'm sorry, I think some older men are ented children ... you're set for life. Or woman had a miscarriage and the world alive and thriving? It seems like the stars sexy ... like, say, Mel Gibson. But Michael until someone better (i.e. wealthier, more read about it in Marie Claire magazine, for least likely to stay together are the most Douglas? Never. NEVER. attractive, more Oscars) comes along. Christ's sake. She is playing her cards successful. For instance, Billy Bob Are Hollywood pairings just an I suppose that with these individuals right. By milking the press and her audi Thorton's fifth marriage is apparently intense way to boost celebrity's box-office thrust constantly into the spotlight of ences for support, she has come out of the going swimmingly. Perhaps that is because appeal? Are any of these couples truly in American popular culture, it's no wonder painful divorce on top. Tom Cruise's he and his wife are so open about sexuality love or do they just run for Vegas with the that the divorce rate in this country is so silence, followed by his recent attachment and the sex that they have ... much to our first willing co-star they find? For those of damn high. Morals, ethics and that little to Vanilla Sky co-star Penelope Cruz, just dismay and occasional disgust. When you more interested in the subject, I sug thing called love have been flushed down makes him look sleazy. Cruise and Kidman doing promo for her recent movie Original gest seeing the recent box-office smash the proverbial marble Hollywood toilet. have two children together. The divorce Sin, Angelina Jolie told the New York Daily Americas Sweethearts. I'm not recom Meg Ryan had a pretty public affair with seemed to come as a shock to all of the News that she would "sooner sleep with mending it as a good film ... but it offers this year's Academy Award-winning actor super-couple's friends, but then again, this [Melanie Griffith] than have an affair with the most honest portrayal of the celebrity Russell Crowe. Okay, I'll grant her that she was Cruise's second failed marriage. One [Griffith's husband, Antonio Banderas]." committment circus that I've ever seen. could possibly have fallen in love with this has to wonder if Penelope Cruz is just a Yowza. Speaking of that successful hunk from the land down under, but she has ploy to mask Cruise's rumored homosexu Hollywood couple, Antonio Banderas and Brett McKenzie is the assistant Sports a responsibility . . . not just as one of ality. Melanie Griffith are still solid as a rock, editor ofThe Retriever Weekly. She can be America's best loved celebrities, but as a Geena Davis just entered into Holy married for over five years with three chil- reached at [email protected]. ·, How would you like to be cooked? photos by Zachary Handler Matt Stevenson, 21 Senior, Graphic Design · "-~n~y-side up with a side of FlvaM' beans .... and maybe a Matt Boattini, 20 of Chianti." Sophomore, Undecided IIOpen-roastg~ .on a spit# course." ;:tr nice glass of AJ, 21, Sophompre,Geography Frank Morales, 2f, J\(nior, Psychqlogy ~'Flash fried and cflf;lrred with a sideJof beans. We are Ladof' + Page 10 TuE RETRIEVER WEEKLY OPINION September 11, 2001 Come to the Second Annual Study Abroad Fair! . THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER13,2001 uc PLAZA (RAIN LOCATION: uc BALLROOM) 1 0:00AM TO 3:00 PM · Meet representatives of study abroad programs to Italy, Great Britain, France, Australia, South Africa, Latin America and more and meet the International Education Services Study A broad team!! Sponsored by the Office of International Education Services 222 Administration Building Tel: 410/455-2624 E-mail: [email protected] ST[)D.ENT The Office of Student Life is bringing you more excitin events for the month of September... Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - HOLLYWOOD SQUARES We know that college students love game shows!! Come participate in a nationwide college search for Hollywood Squares. At least one UMBC student will be chosen to fly out to California and compete for $25,000!!! Saturday, September 29, 2001 - UMBC DINNER THEATRE Join us in the UC Ballroom for mystery, suspense, and food!! The cost is just $10 all-inclusive for this production of Pasta, Passion, and Pistols a murder mystery. For more information about these and other activities, stop by the OSLin UC 207 or call us at x3462. Sign up for these activities begins Wednesday, September 12 in the Office of Student Life. September 11, 2001 THE RETI~IEVER WEEKLY ADVERTISEMENT Page 11 ~-- P~ge 12 . , THE-RETRIEVER WEEKLY · September 11, 2001 Vivica A. Fox shaves her perspective on life in the movies 4 Rock Star takes a look at celebrity life 3 Black House has well-rounded characters, seamless plot [insert name here] It's Not Easy Being Greek: Brothers, by anna kaplan Sisters Underappreciated at UMBC nother week, another chased the book. She also sug column. Is it just [inh], gested that [inh] use said assign Greek Life Works on Improving Membership, Programs A or does everything seem ments for contests every week, more monotonous than before? . that way she would not have to and the Images of Fraternity and Sorority Members This column needs some sleep. buy the book at all. This week, It's a bit sad that it's only, what, let's see ... the contest would 2000, finishing with 258 total much. Sigma Alpha Epsilon the third week of the semester? also have to do with first sen KATHRYN ROUSE members thus far. Depending on cleans the highway right outside Happier thoughts, please! tences, this time approaching the Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff how recruitment goes this week, of school on Wilkens Avenue Ooh, here's one: This week, same story idea from different the numbers are expected to jump twice a semester, contributes [inhl received a plethora (yes, a points of view and writing sever "As I look back at the experi yet again. hours to Maryland Public real-life plethora!) of contest al possible first sentences. That, ences and friends I've made in the While that presence is unmis Television and participates in entries. Last week's contest however, seems like too much last 2 years, I realize that they takable, not everyone sees the numerous runs. Of course the asked you, dear readers, to come work for the readers, who are would not be possible without merit in having so many Greeks good always gets overlooked by up with an intriguing first sen most likely not working on any Greek Life," said Neel Gulhar, on campus. Seen as· exclusive the bad." tence that could possibly devel short stories at the time. So Computer Science and Finan~ial clubs with partying habits, Greek "I guess a lot of people like to op into a short story using at while they'll have to wait until Economics major who is both a organizations have to fight to get focus on the negative because least three of the following the end of this week's ·install member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon their good deeds recognized. they are close-minded about words: donkey, corset, cushion, ment for the actual contest, [inh] and the Interfraternity Council "Very infrequently do I see Greek Life. I challenge these peo smack and muffm. This one was just managed to very sneakily President. "I remember entering the stereotype of a "bad" reputa ple to come out and spend some inspired by [inh]'s fiction writ help its classmate delay her my first meeting in Sigma Alpha tion reflected in the members of time with us. I guarantee they will ing class, and after the issue book-buying for another week. Epsilon thinking that I could Greek organizations. Fraternity change their minds about Greek came out, one of the column's You're welcqme. never be friends with some of and sorority life does not mean Life if they just open their minds classmates thanked it for reveal But for the sake of space - these people. Now [they're] my one big constant party. It involves up and hang out with us," Gulhar ing the class assignment, Katie the Features editor asked best friends." something that a lot of people continues. because she had not yet pur- Usually the subject of jeers don't see, a type of bond ... There That is exactly what Greek see INSERT, page 17 and cheers in old college movies are so many aspects of Greek life Life aims to do - attract students like Animal House, Greek organ that begin to benefit you from the to the different chapters to share izations are fairly prevalent day you join, not just socially but the brotherhood and sisterhood around campuses these days. academically and morally," found there, as well as to support From the Lambda Kappa chapter explains Laura Toomey, the Pan their fellow students in academic of Delta Sigma Theta, which was Hellenic Council President and endeavors. One of the goals of the first Greek organization on psychology major. Greek Life this year is to work the UMBC campus, to the newest Gulhar agrees. "If you look at towards combating the negative multicultural chapters, Greek Life the posting on the Daily Jolt, you stereotype attac4ed to fraternities most definitely has a presence at will notice a lot of the stereotypes and sororities in hopes of increas this school. In fact, the population held by students at UMBC. Sure ing membership and providing of the Greek Community [Greeks] party hard, but we give more services to the community. increased by 53 percent from back to the community just as see GREEK, page 18 Zachary Handler I Retriever Weekly Staff Rockin' the House: UMBC junior Anu Shenoy grooves with a Montgomery College student and hopeful UMBC transfer. A Fusion of Cultures Latin Fusion Unites Students of Different Backgrounds WILLIAM DEWALD gent lighting and a five-foot tall Retriever Weekly Staff Writer stage for the DJ. Like all good parties, the fust It's 10 minutes until 10 hour is all anticipation. o'clock on a Friday night, and the Newcomers trickle through the center of campus here at UMBC is door after 10, and are attentively eerily deserted. There is no noise, searched by event staffers dressed save for occasional footsteps, and in red T-shirts. The DJ noodles the clacking of gears from the around with his records, playing policeman on his bicycle. breakbeats to an empty floor. He In 10 minutes, this silence will abruptly switches volume, loud be broken by Latin Fusion. The then soft, cuts his treble, then bass, party, thrown collaboratively by causing the lights to twitch and the Hispanic/Latina Student dance at his command. Union, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Volunteers from the organiza Sorority, Inc. and Lambda Theta tion sell tickets at the door. With Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., serves as around 80 members, the HLSU is a vehicle to introduce UMBC to its involved with community service Latin organizations. programs such as the Education It is also a proper party in its Based Latino Outreach, ~d La own right. The space in the UC Central de la Comunitade - a Jeremy Wustner-Brown I Retriever Weekly Staff Ballroom was converted into a It's all Greek to Me: During the Involvement Fest last Wednesday, Greek organizations tried to dance floor, complete with intelli- see FUSION, page 18 recruit students to their chapters. · September 11, 2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 13 A Rock Show Worth Catching Soon Better Living Rock Star Reveals the Dark Side of Stardom Social Commentary Drinking For Dummies Rock musicians just have the life, the star of the biggest rock band around, don't they? Thousands upon thousands of Steel Dragon. While Steel Dragon is a fic Many a man and woman drinks liquor. admirers line up in rows just waiting for a tional group created specifically for the If they didn't, prohibition would have simple glimpse. The are all willing to give movie, the story does have some roots in worked, there would be no such thing as any number of reality. Back in 1996, heavy metal rockers ladies night and your 21st birthday would Movie Review amazing Judas Priest went on a search for a new lead have no meaning whatsoever. by Ryan Bloom things just for singer after original vocalist Rob Halford Unfortunately, for as much a touch, a pho decided he had enough of his old job. ~Wlo,ju.~.. _ _, drinking that is done in the tograph or maybe an autograph if truly Leaving the band opened a vacancy that world, most people have blessed. Record labels pay top dollar for would later be filled by an office supply no idea how to do it prop Rock Star's talent, girls pay anything for salesman from Akron, Ohio, who so idol erly. Keep these pointers in their time and there's an endless supply of ized Judas Priest that he could mimic near mind. Commit them to whatever drugs they can possibly con ly every move that the singer made. memory. They may get you sume, inject or inhale. Through a nearly unimaginable quirk of laid someday. We live in a society that feeds us an fate, Tim "Ripper" Owens became the new A man is what he image of the musician's life that is so per lead singer of Judas Priest and Hollywood Courtesy of Warner Brothers drinks. Drink something fectly decadent it becomes the object of came running close behind to cover the I'm a Star: Mark Wahlberg attempts not with a little umbrella in it and you will be total idolization and obsession. It's no story. to drop trou (again). hit on my every gay man in a 20-mile wonder that millions of American While the idea in itself makes for an radius. If you are gay, this is good. If you teenagers and adults harbor aspirations of interesting plot line, what really sold Rock Whahlberg stands by a microphone quietly are straight, this is not the attention you rock super-stardom. Legions of committed Star is its realistic portrayal of the replace singing and looking very much like Pearl came out to get. Beer is a nice manly drink. craftsmen float around the world hoping to able aspect of nearly everybody on the Jam singer Eddie Vedder and at that point If beer is not your thing, say, if you think it be the next Trent Reznor, Bono or Michael planet as well as the idea that rock life may in one immediate flash a quote from his tastes like rotten pig urine, then go for Stipe - and why not? Who out there not be exactly the party that it sometimes song "Corduroy" seemed to make so much Scotch on the rocks. For that matter, try wouldn't want a piece of musical immor seems. No one is so important that a half a more sense. "I don't want to hear from anything on the rocks. It's a manly drink. tality? million other people can't do the exact those who knowffhey can buy but can't Smirnoff Ice and Mike's Hard Lemonade Of course nothing is exactly what it same thing. If by some weird coincidence a put on my clothes/I don't want to limp for also work, although in reality they are girly (*** out of four) is a film that gives us person was that important, then what's to them to walk/Never would have known of drinks with hard-sounding names. just enough of a peek backstage to learn say that they would want the responsibility me before .. .!All the things that others The well-documented phenomena this. The story follows the ascension of that the job really entails? want for me/Can't buy what I want because known as "beer goggles" is never properly Chris Cole (Mark Whahlberg), the vocalist Real-life musicians express this very it's free/Can't be what you want because addressed when partaking in a night of of a medium-size tribute, not cover, band. sentiment quite often in their lyrics. There I'm ... " And that is the truly the essence of libations with friends. Sure, people know Chris sings, dresses and acts like his hero, is a scene later in the film in which Rock Star. not to drink and drive, but what about not drinking and screwing? When a man or a woman enters a bar, club, party or other -Straub, King Spin a Beautifully Crafted Tale establishment or event where alcoholic beverages are served, an inventory of "Oddest of all, from our vantage point ably perceptive DJ named Henry Leyden), whichever sex you happen to be attracted the house appears to have been painted a who asks Jack to come out of retirement to to must be taken. If a person is ugly when uniform black - not only the boards, but help solve the Fisherman case. Soon after, you are sober, they will still be ugly when every inch of the exterior, the porch, the a boy named 'Tyler Marshall is nabbed and you wake up in the morning, scratching trim, the rain gutters, even the windows. that's when everything goes to hell. that new rash you hadn't noticed before Black, from top to bottom. And that cannot Jack has to somehow fight his fear of and looking over to see Wesley Willis star be possible; in this guileless, good-hearted insanity (he does not remember his time in ing back. comer of the world, not even the most the Territories and the memories of the Unfortunately, every person you could crazily misanthropic builder would tum his place are driving him slowly toward the conceivably hit on is not necessarily going house into its own shadow." edge), the tate police who want to take to be at the club when you arrive, so a des Thus is described the title house in this over the case, a distinct lack of leads, ignated friend, perhaps the designated driv second venture from Stephen King and reluctant (and sometimes insane) witness er, must stay sober to say, "Don't touch her. Peter Straub, Black House, a vivid, imagi es and a horrid little newspaper reporter She's 338 in dog years and I think I saw her native and sometimes horrifying tale of named Wendell Green before he even gets on a poster explaining the dangers of murder, mystery and weird camaraderie. an inkling of the Fisherman's evil. With syphilis." King/Straub aficionados remember the help of Gilbertson, Henry Leyden and Inventory and a good friend can help The Talisman, the 1984 novel about 12- a motorcycle gang known as the Thunder cure beer goggles, but what about getting StevenKing.com year-old Jack Sawyer and his trip into a Five, Jack gets another glimpse into the Black Like My Soul: Stra-ub + King some from the hot boys and girls out there world adjacent sometimes wonderful, sometimes horrify write seamlessly. enjoying some libations? to ours called ing world that lies close to ours. Unfortunately, for all of the sexual lib Book Review the Territories I never finished reading The the predictability. eration, cracking of the glass ceiling and by Erica Smith to save his Talisman, and so as I began reading Black Finally, the characters in Black abundance of sexuality in the media, dying mother. House I did so with minor trepidation. House are some of the best in King's women rarely make the first move. It is Now it is some 20 years later, Jack is However, it was easy to get lost in the repertoire. (I myself have read most of therefore the responsibility of the man to grown and a new denizen of French book even if it was at times confusing. King's work but none of Straub's-you drink a lot, take those few steps and make Landing, a "guileless, good-hearted corner The imagery is colorful, unusual and at Straub readers out there will have to let small talk without spitting, vomiting, of the world" in western Wisconsin. He times stunning, and though the book is me know how Black House stacks up propositioning for sex or talking about that was a policeman (or as he calls himself, a fast-paced on the whole, it sometimes against his usual fare). However, it's time he walked in on his parents using a coppiceman) in Los Angeles, but now he plods; dialogue often takes a breather more or less spelled out for us what char leather harness and electric mixer. Pick-up has retired. Or so he thinks. Turns out the while Straub and King regale us with acters we'll like and which ones we lines are not recommended, unless it's Territories aren't quite done with him. backstory and description. These come in won't. I suppose it makes it easier-we can something standard and harmless like "Do There has been a string of ugliness handy, to be sure, but I got impatient for spend the novel figuring out the more dif I know you from somewhere?" Everyone threaded through French Landing-serial the plot to return ficult things. My recommendation is to realizes that is simply a way of starting a killer dubbed the Fisherman (for reasons However, if the imagery is unusual, keep your eyes on Henry Leyden and the conversation. ''What's your sign?" is only made clear in the novel) has been snatch the style is downright odd. The narrator is Thunder Five. They're fascinating, real acceptable as a joke or if you have been ing children from the streets, sending their omnipresent and often first-person; it's as people. magically transported back in time into a parents grotesque letters and eating parts if King and Straub have metamorphosed In conclusion: First, read The Talisman. Threes Company rerun or Studio 54. of this prey. What brings Jack into the case into a single well-traveled fly that flits Then, read Black House. And make sure While drinking, also be sure not to is the latest victim, little Irma Freneau, rapidly through French Landing and tells you've got a lot of time on your hands. spill other people's drinks, or yours for that with whom Jack has no connection. Jack us what (and sometimes more than) we matter. It's rude, it's expensive and it's not does have a connection with police chief need to know. Oddly enough, the readers Black House the best way to make a first impression. If Dale Gilbertson (the man found Jack a know the identity of the Fisherman with Stephen King and Peter Straub you are trashed, it's a good chance you place to live in French Landing; Jack also in the first third of the book, a choice that © 2001, Random House Publishers won't be able to stop yourself from spilling knows Gilbertson's uncle, a blind, remark- heightens the suspense but also, at times, yours and other people's drinks. Page 14 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES September 11, 2001 Vivica A. Fox Dishes About Love, Movies and New Opportunities JENNIFER GIBSON we all play games." The dating philosophy Retriever Weekly Staff Writer she lived by was that "you've got to kiss a couple of frogs until you find a price." It Vivica A. Fox is one of the leading must have worked, because Fox celebrated African-American actresses headlining the her second wedding anniversary while silver screen today. She has had roles in filming this movie. such blockbusters as stripper-with-a-heart Recently, there has been an onslaught of-gold Jasmine in Independence Day, of Mrican-American movies released, like saran-wrap-loving Lysterine in Booty Call, The Brothers and The Best Man. When and substitute teacher Ms. Gold in asked if she feels this deluge of films Teaching Ms Tingle. In her latest movie, would "sour the audience," Fox's reply Two Can Play That Game, Fox plays the was passionate and to the point. "Please "professional woman" Shante Smith. Also remember that these films are all separate starring in the film are Morris Chestnut as ... please do not judge roles based on the her boyfriend Keith and Mo'Nique as her actors' colors." She says that "we are friend Diedre actors and this is a good film." The field In this movie, the unending battle of for roles for African-American actors has the sexes plays out between the characters completely opened up. Fox asserts that she of Shante (Fox), Keith (Chestnut), Diedre "can remember five years ago, we were (Mo'Nique), Tony (Anthony Anderson), competing for that one role, and now I am and Tracye (Tamala Jones). Fox states that doing films with all of the other women for her the movie is "really all about find who used to compete against me for that ing the soul mate in your life" and how all one role." women "want to find the right guy." Fox Upcoming projects for Fox include the says that her character Shante thinks that comedy Juwanna Man with Miguel "she has life and love figured out." Nunez, Tommy Davidson, and Kim Fox was attracted to this movie not Wayans and Boat Trip with Roger Moore only because it's funny, but also because of and Academy Award winner Cuba the way African-Americans are portrayed. Gooding Jr. Fox gushes that she would Shante is "classy and confident," a "profes love to work with actors Denzel sional woman." She asserts that the other Washington and Samuel L. Jackson, as characters are incredibly positive portray well as directors Martin Scorcese and als of African-Americans. Penny Marshall. Can there ever be one winner in the Released on Sep. 7, Two Can Play war between men and women? To this, Fox That Game is bound to make you question says no. "Love makes you do some crazy, if that old cliche is true: Is everything real Courtousy of vivicafox.com deranged things" and that "it's universal, ly is fair love and war. Viva Vivica!: This leading Lady believes that true love takes a little work. Some important literary whose Cancer, Cancer. Please do a Irony of ironies, Libra. religious groups long name currently escapes me coined the favor and take a page from AOL's Instant nature of your sign, injustice is going to considered dancing to be sin.fu4 a manifes term "Salinger Weather'' to describe the Messenger service: when you're not going play a significant role in the events of the tation of demonic forces in the body. way in which J.D. Salinger's characters to be thinking~ making sense, or saying nex.t few days. If you don't want to get Certain other religious groups have long tend to see the worl~ overly perceptive anything worthwhile, have the decency to screwed in the non-pleasant matter, the considered dancing to be holy, a manifesta in ways that are coldly and painfully stick an AWAY message to your forehead only thing I can suggest is that you take tion of the divine spirit in the body. It's been accurate. You're going to be living so the rest of us won't waste our valuable control of the situation and mete out the ·too long since you, Capricom. have opened through some Salinger Weather this time trying to have a conversation with you. injustice yourself. Do unto others before your body to 1his particular manifestation. It week. Keep notes on the bitter insights they do unto you. doesn't matter whether you choose jazz. you attain; they'll be coming in handy ~.hip-hop or funk, but the stars say that this quite soon. week, your booty is crying out to be shaken. star charts and can say with confidence that Surely y~u~~e lle~d ill~ ' phrase .l~ri~'Zj ;, ; ·· ··i ··~ there will be exactly one hour during the ~ -- · ·- --,_.- _,. . :x~b-. : :~~' -. .-. ·._ .. :-.-: -:-:- -: -:--: > -u;J.;.~ '",,'.I------·· "Everything in moderation, including mod course of this week where you'll be chan Tea leaves: out:'crystal balls: out. A fo; tauru8es; eration." It's high time you put that one to ne~~ ~s~~t~d neling the spirit of Parker Lewis. That is to box of 64 Crayola crayons: in. Closing my the location of the stars portend a serious the test This week would be a fine time for say, you will be unable to lose. Remember, eyes and allowing my hand to be guided by spike in your relative Naughtiness you to temporarily jettison moderation and this immunity from failure will only last 60 the spirit of AstroLogic, I pulled three ran Levels. For Tauruses born on the Aries throw yourself wholeheartedly into some short minutes, so when you notice the win dom colors from this box in front of me, cusp, there might even be a metaphorical serious physical, spiritual and emotional dow opening, it's vitally important that you three colors that represent, in some fashion, Naughtiness Explosion; and for Tauruses gluttony. Clean your plate, burp, and ask take full advantage of this rare opportunity. the events of your next seven days: "bitter on the Gemini cusp, the Naughtiness for seconds. sweet," "mauvelous," and "robin's egg blue." Explosion may be literal. Bring extra tis sues. AstroLogic 'is not Teen People, but I • .,Sagittarius (NQ.v~ · 2a . ~ : Dec.21J (feb. 20 -Mar. 20) still feel obligated to let you know that a Sagittarius, I think I can speak for Don't you get tired of athletes, when • Gemini (May. 22 ·Jun. 21) certain person thinks you're kind of a Cutie. both of us when I say: "Oh, shit." Now interviewed, have that annoying tendency If people who live in glass houses More than just a Cutie: they think you're a might be an excellent time for you and I to answer every question by resorting to should not throw stones, people who Hatty. And not just any Hatty, but a Hatty to make like ostriches and try that whole , one of approximetely 38 stock phrases? live in a house of cards should not break Bo Batty. The stars don't show whether or head in the sand thing. The danger Your assignment for this week is to exam wind. Your spiritual flatulence is put not this person is a Hatty Bo Batty in their we're currently in is so overwhelming ine your own speech patterns for those ting you in great danger of bringing own right, but they do reveal that playing that the only sane response 'to it is to phrases that have lost their meaning through your shelter tumbling down upon your fast and loose with this person's emotions pretend it's suddenly disappeared. Best repetition, strike them, and create a fresh, head. may have serious karmic repercussions. of luck. clever, and eminently quotable new you. September 11, 2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 15 ,~ II F. ~~T:~\~~ and ~~~~~~~~ 1nvne vou and aouest to aspecial advance screeninul Coma to me Relliei/Bt Week/J' s FunFast on the uc Plaza dur·ng tree hour on Wednesday 9/12 to win apass lgood tor twoJ to aspacial adVance screening. Rated 'PG-13' tor a Scene ol Sexualitv and Brietlanuuaue STUDENT ID IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. Passes and prizes are available while supplies last No purchase necessarv. Limit one per person. Emplovees ol Mlramax Films, ThB RBitiBIIBt WBBkll and UMBC are not eligible. Page 16 ~filE l.(ETI~IE\'EI~ \X'I-:EKLY FEATURES September 11, 2001 The UMBC BallroorQ,Da~e Club Wednesday, Sept 12 from all over the country and abroad, Want to Party Like It's 5762? the event is not only a great venture wants to welcome YOU back Join Hillel and TAG as they welcome into the underground music scene but to an exciti in Rosh Hashanah this Wednesday at plenty of fodder for intellectual debate the Have a Nice Day Cafe in Baltimore about the definition of art (if you're of from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The groups are into that kind of thing.) Best of all, it's bringing a DJ, food and a cash bar to only $10 per show. To get specific per !onao . ·~/ guarantee you'll have a hom-blowing formance times, listings of artists and good time. Of the admission price, $2 directions visit www.highzero.org. goes toward MAZON: The Jewish Response to Hunger. For more info, Thursday, Sept 13-15 call (410) 653-2265. Cultural Festivals Galore! So you're required to attend a cultural Hustle Saturday, Sept 15 event for that class you're taking? Get We Be Jammin' in the Woods it over with this weekend by stopping Want to see bands play in the woods by either the 30th Annual Athenian for free and still be in walking distance Agora Greek Festival or the 25 from campus? Then this is the event Ukrainian Festival and Carnival. The for you. The Jam in the Woods concert Greek event is taking place at the series takes place at Lurman Annunciation Greek Orthodox Ampitheater at Catonsville High Cathedral and will feature tours, danc School this Saturday from noon to 8 ing, entertainment and yummy food p.m. Six different bands are playing, (like baklava.) The Ukrainian festival including the UMBC group Forever is in Patterson Park; highlights include A.D. The woods are calling you. Go dances, songs, Easter eggs, arts, crafts Beginner forth! and more yummy food! For informa NiteCiub, OR tion about the Greek festival call (410) Student w/ ID: Starting Thursday, Sept 13 727-1831, about the Ukrainian festival for all 9 weekS; necessary Dark Wit and Disembodied Voices call (410) 682-3800. Christopher Durang is a funny, funny $5 off each class! man who has a biting tongue. His play Friday, Sept 14-16 Come early to FA 318 or for the 'first class to register. Betty s Summer Vacation is about the Sucking Oysters + Downing violence-obsessed media but takes Guinness = Not a Bad Weekend place in a small seaside house. Imagine Down in Fells Point this weekend NO Part~r Required the possibilities! Betty's is opening for you'll be treated to the sight of Have questions? E-mail [email protected] the Axis Theater's 10 the season Baltimorians gulping squishy, slimy Contemporary American Comedies raw oysters and then attempting to from Sept 13 to Oct 21. Tickets range dance. The entertainment value alone from $12 to $15. For show times and is enough to inspire you to head on directions, call (410) 243-5237. down to the Broadway Market, let Focus is a bi-weekly Retriever section that takes alone the fact you'll be benefiting the an in-depth look at a different topic every other issue. Thursday, Sept 13-16 Give A Kid A Horn To Toot fund, Improvisation, Experimentation, which gives Baltimore City schools It is currently lacking an editor. Creation instruments. The event will feature High Zero, Baltimore's festival of oysters (raw and cooked), beer and live experimental and improvised music is music for $2. Call (410) 675-6297. - Qualified and focused individuals should apply by back in town again. Featuring artists Kathryn Rouse e-mailing [email protected]. September 11, 2001 '"fiiE l~ETI Submjt entries to [email protected], or bring them by the Retriever office in UC 214 by noon on Friday. It has recently come to [inh]'s attention that other columnists in this paper have adopted the fine print format. [inh] was mad at first. Then it realized that the fine print format was actually stolen from The Washington Post, and it calmed down. The Features Editor is looking for a · few good persons to go to events, write about them and maybe get paid. Eligible parties should apply by e-mailing katie @trw. umbc. edu. Walters' American Kenpo Karate 77 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228 410.455.0770 walterskenpo.com Page 18 THE RETI~IEVEI~ WEEKLY FEATURES September 11, 2001 better than this by mike williams and jason robinson Latin Fraternity, Sorority Greek Life Reaches Out to Host Dance for Community Students, Improves Image intense hip-hop beat. take it back because they realize that the from FUSION, page 12 Back in the lobby, Vince Tang waits from GREEK, page 12 friendships they have made are priceless. I community center in eastern Baltimore that for the brothers from New Jersey to show Corey Bailey, who is the new just want as many people as possible to be is involved in information distribution to up. "We can't recognize them unless Graduate Coordinator for Greek Life and exposed to this kind of heightened friend Hispanic and Latino immigrants. The they're wearing letters," he says as he Leadership, explained his goals for this ship, what we call brotherhood (or sister Hispanic/Latina Student Union meets every checks out the increasing backup at the year. He "values the principles and morals hood). It really is a unique bond that can't other Wednesday at 1 p.m. in room SS 107. . door. At 11:15 they fmally show up, having that Greek Life is based on," after having be explained by words. I want a good per Standing in the lobby are the four driven straight from Atlantic City. This participating in it himself in college. centage of the UMBC population to join founding brothers of Lambda Theta Phi. helps the party's ratio -currently the girls "My goals for this year include [help this bond, but we are not there yet," said They wear their letters, brown and white on outnumber the guys five to one. ing Greek organizations] improving our Gulhar. brown, and bop to the music as they keep an The long distance award, however, image," said Bailey. One of the ways to do In the coming week, however, inter eye on the door. goes to a Lambda Theta Alpha sister who this is improving grades among Greeks. ested students will be presented with at Formed at UMBC on August 27, 2000, actually flew here from Connecticut. "While we have scholars in Greek organi least 18 choices of Greek organizations Lambda Theta Phi is very young and very As the night wears on toward mid zations, on the whole grades could be from which to choose, and more are on the diverse. According to founding brother night, still more people pour through the improved. This is a major focus because in way. How the addition of more fraternities Jahazel Perez, the fraternity's competitive doors. As the DJ plays a mid-tempo song the [Greek creeds] there is an emphasis on and sororities will affect membership, sup advantage is a "cultural richness." The four sung in Spanish, a breakdancer does a scholarship, which needs to be included [in port and funding for the existing organiza founding brothers are of Nigerian, Chinese, wicked headspin. The attendance, evi Greek Life]." Another goal of his is to tions is not yet known. Gulhar is opti Dominican, and Indian background. denced by those wearing letters, is mostly "increase programming. We need more mistic. Having four men on their roster, the Greek. Brothers and sisters greet each other educational programs that will uplift and "As Interfraternity Council president I brothers feel a close bond not only with in the lobby with hugs and happy screams. empower students." welcome any Greek Organizations to apply each other, but with chapters all across the Some of these brothers are meeting the These objectives, beneficial to broth for member at UMBC because each organ country. Tonight they are expecting their UMBC chapter for the first time, having ers and sisters as well as the general stu izations brings something new to campus; brothers and Lamdba Theta Alpha sisters to corresponded by e-mail for over a year. dent population, could be invaluable on a just as each new member brings a new come from as far as New Jersey, Virginia, There is, in all, a great positive feeling. campus that reeks of apathy and lacks in meaning to each chapter. Many people and Connecticut. This group at UMBC will be the frrst chap unity. Still, most students aren't ready to don't realize that there are diverse types of The crowd does not start to swell until ter of Lambda Theta Phi chartered in the step up and rush a chapter. Members of Greek organizations out there such as reli eleven. At least a dozen couples quickly state of Maryland. While their numbers are Greek Life are waiting for them to come gious ones and even as specific as Latin step with each other to upbeat Latin music small, their bonds are very strong. around. Greek organizations." - thumping four to the floor drums, played Founding brother Jorge Rivera reflects on "I hope that the numbers in the Greek In the end, what Greek Life is really at around 160 beats per minute. Fast, rhyth the evening, saying "I'm very happy how population increase on the whole. Most looking for is "more support [from stu mic hom lines jab the air, cutting out now everything came together. This is the first people are skeptical when thinking about dents] for the to reveal the frantic rhythm piano. The DJ time we did something on this large of a joining a fraternity or sorority, but every Greek community," says Toomey. And backspins the track away, cutting in an scale." single one of [the members] would never maybe just a little bit of credit as well. September 11, 2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY FEATURES Page 19 ETRiEVER and f4lj RWEEKLY ~ Invite vou and aguest I aspecial adVance screening! Come to The RBIIiBIIBI WBB_k/J' S FunFest on the UC Plaza during tree hour on WednesdaJ 9/12 to win apass (good tor twol to aspecial adVance screening. STUDENT ID IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. Passes and prizes are available while supplies last. No purchase necessarv. limit one per person. Emplovees of Warner Bros. Pictures, TIIB Bstrisrsr WBBkll and UMBC are not eligible. I I Page 20 THE RETRIEVEI< WEEKLY September 11, 2001 Volleyball Swept at Hokie/Mizuno Classic BETH PILKERTON first game by half with a score Akron Hokies and lost with a of 30-5. The following two disappointing 0-3 score after Retriever Weekly Staff Writer games showed a tense group of losing 24-30, 17-30, and 27-30. Wednesday brought victory Retrievers, winning the second Waclawiak led the team with 10 30-28, and losing the third 22- to UMBC's volleyball tea~ in kills, and Cookson followed the season opener. The 30. However, the Dawgs with nine. Kerley led the team Retrievers defeated local rival brought the spirit back out in in assists with 26. Navy, 3-1. Coming into this the fourth to win the match with Saturday, UMBC played game, the Retrievers champi a score of 30-25. Overall, the East Carolina taking the first oned a tournament that left Retrievers led in hitting .241. two games (30-24, 30-22) only their record 4-0, and freshman Navy only racked up .163. to lose the following three (26- hitter Julia Waclawiak Junior Jennifer Davis believed 30, 21-30, 10-15) leaving the Northeast Conference rookie of that the team could have played Retrievers' record 5-3. the week. Senior outside hitter better. Wednesday, in the RAC Dana Cookson the tournament Friday's morning match at arena, the volleyball team takes most valuable player. the Hokie/Mizuno Classic on the University of Wyoming The Retrievers rocked the against Virginia Tech ended in at 7 p.m. Head coach Felix Retriever Activities Center the Retriever's first loss; Hou wants to see even more despite the fact that they gave UMBC lost three straight fans from UMBC for this next up the third game. "Throughout games to the Hokies 18-30, 21- home game. "We have our own the entire match, we just 30, 19-30 and they walked tournament, many home showed a lot of fire and pas away 0-3 for the match. The games ... we just want more stu sion. We let up a little in the Retrievers hit .025 (.051, .000, dents to support us." third, but we kept it going," .024) versus the Hokies hitting The Retrievers will also be an average of .278 (.316, .250, hosting Buffalo, VCU, Loyola said junior setter Heather David Landgren!Retriever Weekly Staff Kerley. .265). and Morgan this weekend for Game Set Match: The Women's Volleyball Team Defeated Navy UMBC bested Navy the The Retrievers played the the UMBC tournament. but Lost the Hokie/Mizuno tourney. Women's Soccer Earns First Win of the Year Against ECU Loss to the Villanova Wildcats Puts the Retrievers at 1-2 for the Pre-Conference Season JENNIFER SCHILDROTH of the lead. Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff Retriever Jessa Karko hit in the first goal of the game UMBC's Nicole Grinspoon Sunday in Philadelphia off a scored the game's only point direct kick from teammate and after 97 grueling minutes of Retriever captain Vi vi ana play against East Carolina Saraceno. The Retriever lead University last Friday at the would only grow 15 minutes UMBC Soccer Pitch. The goal, later when Motley redirected a scored during overtime, was shot from freshman offender headed in by Grinspoon from Missy Moore. about five years out. Laura The Wildcats that stepped Motley was credited with the on the field after halftime assist. proved too much for the Friday's game offered little Dawgs. Villanova overwhelmed in way of scoring opportunities the UMBC defense with a 5-0 for either team. Junior Becky second half. Two of the Wildcat Hickock made a game-high two goals came in the first 12 min saves in the net for UMBC, utes of play after returning to while Lauren Wolff blocked a field. for the second half. single shot for the Pirates. Kristin Dunst knocked in Prospects were looking Villanova's first point of the bright for the Retrievers at the game. Sophomore Candice halftime break in Sunday's MacDonald was credited with game versus Villanova. Coming the assist after she capitalized off Friday's win and heading on the rebound from her own into the second half with a 2-0 shot. Dunst deflected in lead over Villanova, the MacDonald's second attempt in 1 David Langren/Retriever Weekly Staff Retrievers looked to walk away a display of offensive persist Cats and Dogs: The Retrievers lost to the undefeated Villanova Wildcats on Sunday, 5-2. , from a win-win weekend. ence. The undefeated Wildcats Villanova tied the game at were not about to roll over and 2-2 just over five minutes later with a goal from a Dunst assist. satility in the second half. one goal and two assists for the play dead. Villanova hammered with a goal from junior Quinn Two more Wildcat tallies, from Hickock made a brave attempt Wildcats. 31 shots on the Retriever goal Sellers. The Wildcats were not freshman Regina Villari and in goal with a game-high 10 The Retrievers hope to in just the first 12 minutes of through pummeling the senior Jessica Painchaud, saves. Senior keeper Janel improve their record against the second half. Villanova Retriever defense, however, cinched the victory for Schillig, entering after halftime Georgetown on Wednesday. swept the field after making and Villanova assumed the lead Villanova. for starting keeper Chrissy The soccer team will kick off some halftime adjustments, 16 minutes into the half. With goals from across the Dolan, made only one save in its NEC season against Central scoring five points in a move Sophomore Wildcat Janessa board, Villanova proved its ver- 45 minutes of play. Dunst made Connecticut on Sunday. that knocked the Retrievers out Jeltema got in on the action September 11, 2001 THE RETRIEVER WEEKLY SPORTS Page 21 Field Hockey Drops the Golden Rams remained scoreless for the of eight shots, while Joelle Maguire had one with 162 and Loyola with no score. first half, but the Rams dominated in the sec save for the visiting Rams. Navy head coach Al Cantello played Home Opener ond.. West Chester senior Lindsay Gordon down the importance of the meet after it was The UMBC field hockey team began its opened up the scoring by making good on a Men's Cross Country Place Third over. 'This wasn't a major test but we might second season of Division 1 play by drop pass from junior midfielder Jill Posen, knock at Navy Invitational, Women Place have a very competitive team here." The women placed sixth in the meet. ping the season opener to West Chester ing it past Retriever goalkeeper Karalyn Sixth University, 2-0. The Retrievers did show Krieger into the back of the net. Twenty min Navy won it with 45 points, followed by improvement though, after losing to the utes later West Chester junior Erin Carr added The Retriever men were a solid third in Delaware with 59, American with 80, Golden Rams last season by a score of 6-0. another goal off of a pass by Stacey Tomes. the Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md. Navy Maryland with 116, George Mason with 119 The Retrievers recorded three shots in West Chester outshot UMBC, 19-3, and won the meet with 15 points, followed by and UMBC with 190. the opening minutes of the game, but none recorded more penalty comers, 18-1. Krieger American with 81, UMBC with 83, Delaware found the back of the net. The Retrievers and anchored the UMBC defense, stopping a total with 95, Maryland with 103, George Mason -Brandon Dudley Page 22 ~fiiE RETI~IEVER WEEKLY SPORTS September 11, 2001 Volle~ball vs. Navy Se~tember 5, 2001 ATTACK SET SERVE SRV DEF BLOCK Name GP K E TA PCT A SA SE RE DIG BS BA BE Dana Cookson 4 17 4 44 .295 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 Crystal Castro 4 0 0 0 .240 1 2 0 1 8 0 0 0 Jennifer Davis 4 9 2 19 .368 0 0 1 2 20 1 3 0 Jackie Carbo 4 0 1 1 -1.000 9 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 Heather Kerley 4 5 1 12 .333 27 1 1 0 10 0 1 0 Pamela Hobbs 2 2 1 4 .250 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tauna Woolery 4 9 3 25 .240 0 1 1 3 21 0 4 0 Colleen Morton 4 2 1 10 .100 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 Julia Waclawiak 4 9 6 26 .115 1 0 2 3 11 0 2 0 TOTALS 4 53 19 141 .241 39 4 6 9 83 2 18 0 Team Attack Per Game K E TA PCT Game Scores 1 2 3 Rec Game1 20 5 41 .366 Lafayette 23 17 15 0-2 Game2 15 2 28 .464 UMBC 30 30 30 2-0 Game3 13 2 34 .324 ~~f University Center Room 204 Men's Soccer vs. Howard Sept. 5, 2001 Men's Soccer vs. Wisconsin Sept. 9, 2001 UMBC 2 UMBC 2 410-455-3618 Wisconsin 4 ~rsEB Howard 1 www.umbc.edu/seb Goals Student Events Boord Goals UMBC P.J. Wakefield-13:20, 76:09 UMBC - George Bakoulas- 37:39; Andy Wisconsin - Aaron Lauber-18:49; Dominic Wells (penatly kick)-94:44 DaPra-54:36, 72:42; Matt Kalua-82:25 Howard- Bo Olawoye-57:35 Assists Assists UMBC- Nail; Derrick McElligott; Ricky Brown UMBC- Danny Mongello Wisconsin- Watson Vaugh-Prather; Nick Van SEB. We are the major programming organization on Sicklin; Moriba Atiba Baker Saves campus. We bring the events to you, but we need YOUR UMBC- Brian Rowland (4) Saves Howard-Nigel Burgess (1 ); Jimmy UMBC- Brian Rowland (4) help. Comedians. concerts, movies, lectures ... what is it Hernandez (6) Wisconsin- Atiba Baker (3) Shots Shots that you want to see at UMBC? Bring your event UMBC -18 UMBC- 9 Wisconsin - 11 programming and promotions ideas to the STUDENT Howard- 6 lona- 18 EVENT BOARD"S FIRST GENERAL. COMMITTEE MEETING on Monday. September 17th during free hour F. Hockey vs. West Chester Sept. 8, 2001 Women's Soccer vs. ECU Sept. 7, 2001 UMBC: 0 West Chester: 2 Score 1 2 OT F SEB•.• we bring the events to you Goals ECU 0 0 0 0 UMBC 0 0 1 1 West Chester: Lindsay Gordon, 26:57; Erin Carr, 7:57 Goals UMBC Nicole Grinspoon (97:25) Assists West Chester: Jill Posen; Stacey Tomes Assists Saves UMBC Laura Motley (97:25) UMBC: Karalyn Krieger (8) Saves West Chester: Joelle Maguire (1) ECU Wolff (1) UMBC Hicock (2) September 11, 2001 THE RETI~IEVEI~ WEEKLY Page 23 EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT :RETRIEVER FEMALE STUDENTS!! SERVICES LEARN TO PLAY THE $18/HR PIT SAT tutors Egg donor wanted for infer LICENSED CHILD CARE GUITAR ACOUSTIC OR needed Must have a car, top ~ WEEKLY tile couple, matching wife's ON CAMPUS. Registering ELECTRIC GUITAR standardized test scores, characteristics. GENER now for children ages 2-5; LESSONS MADE availability through University Center 214 OUS compensation. Donor full and part-time schedules; EASY.BEGINNERS OK. November. 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Page 24 TIIE RETI~IE\'EJ~ WEEKLY September 11, 2001 Women's Soccer Topples ECU but not Villanova Brett 20 McKenzie discusses Michael Jordan's comeback 21 Oudleyr~lates ~ports to (3y(3ryday Hfe 22 Men's Soccer Defeats Howard, Loses to Wisconsin BRETT MCKENZIE Wednesday's game. Rowland Dominic DaPra chested in his first Sunday's game. The loss to for the team as the Dawgs take on Wisconsin has not put a damper on Retriever Weekly Editorial Staff made four saves in the match of two goals. DaPra scored again Marshall University Sept. 14 and against Howard. from 10 yards out. Wakefield's the team's hopes for a fantastic William and Mary on the 15. The UMBC men's soccer The game went into overtime second goal came off a comer kick season. "We've had tremendous team (3-1) earned its third straight and UMBC earned a penalty kick from UMBC freshman Derrick fan turn-out and support and that victory last Wednesday against the · after freshman forward Franco Del McElligott. However it was too lit means a lot," Caringi said. It Howard Bison (0-3). The game Priore was taken down just past the tle too late as Badger Matt Kalua looks to be a challenging weekend opened well for the Retrievers 10-yard line. Senior Andy Wells, scored Wisconsin's fourth and when Howard netminder Nigel who is 9 for 11 in career penalty final goal. Burgess was handed a red card for kicks, earned UMBC's winning Head coach Pete Caringi said a deliberate foul. Howard was point. UMBC had 18 shots on goal that Wisconsin and UMBC were short a man for the rest of the with Howard attempting only 6. "well-matched. Wisconsin was a game. Men's soccer's history against the pretty physical team; they out Nearly 40 minutes into the Bison is 7-1. muscled as for a few goals. I was match, freshman George Bakoulas UMBC's winning streak was a little disappointed." It didn't earned the first goal of the game brought to a close as the Wisconsin help that team captain senior Andy off an assist from fellow freshman University Badgers (5-0) defeated Wells was feeling "a little under Danny Mongello the Retrievers 4-2 on Sunday. the weather and wasn't up to par." The Bison found their groove UMBC senior P.J. Wakefield Caringi was very happy with how about an hour into the game when scored off a throw-in. Shortly after, the Howard game played out. Howard player Bo Olawoy got one Wisconsin tied it up as player "[Howard] has a lot of talent. We past UMBC keeper junior Brian Aaron Lauber scored from just were fortunate to win." Rowland. Rowland earned a shut five yards outside the cage. At the This was only the team's third out last week against Delaware half, the game was still tied, but loss in 28 home games. Over 650 David Landgren I Retriever Weekly Staff and allowed one goal in Wisconsin pulled ahead as senior fans were in attendance at You Can't Win Them All: Men's soccer suffered its first loss to Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. The Retriever record is now 3-1. Intramural Sports: Games that Everyone Can Enjoy MALCOLM FURGOL soccer. There have been rumors wouldn't normally know each any sports this year to the intra done successfully in the past Retriever Weekly Staff Writer of another program supposedly other." Fisher further comment mural schedule, it is possible to with sports such as wiffleball. dubbed "Cops and Robbers." ed that he believes the intramu do so for the future. If you are Fisher can answer more ques UMBC's intramural sports Though details at press time ral sports program succeeds at interested in having a new sport tions on this topic at x1540. program will be kicking off its were unconfirmed, there was this goal "even if only five offered, then gather a group of Hopefully, this fall will bring fall season soon. With a diverse talk of it involving several rub teams get together and have a ten or more like-minded individ yet even more students into selection of events available, ber dart guns and some artifact good time." uals and bring your case to intramural sports program and almost every student should be coined "the Mandarin Far more than five teams Associate Director of Athletics allow them to more thoroughly able to find something to his or Assassin." participate in intramural sports Gary Wohlstetter. This has been enjoy their time at UMBC. her liking. Offerings include Dustin Fisher, head of the each semester. Last spring over shortfield soccer, flag football, intramural program, feels it is 1,900 students participated, floor hockey, the 5K Pumpkin necessary to provide such a pro making it an ideal place to meet Run, volleyball, the 5K Turkey gram, "to create a form of ath new people, and a way to fill in Trot, wiffleball, 3-on-3 basket letic stress relief and encourage the relatively slow weekends on ball, team tennis and indoor bonds between students who campus. Fisher emphasized that the program should not intimi UMBC vs. Marshall Fri Sept 14 4:30p.m. date beginners. All different UMBC vs. High Point orWillam & Mary Sat Sept 15 4:30 skill levels participate, and if nothing else, intramural sports should be seen as an excellent way for beginners to develop their skills in a new sport, UMBC vs. Georgetown Wed Sept 12 4 p.m. Soccer Pitch according to Fisher. UMBCvs CCSU Sun Sept 161 p.m. Soccer Pitch It is not necessary to sign up as a team. If an individual cannot sign up as a part of a team, he or she can just as easi UMBC vsWyomingWed Sept.12 7 p.m. RAC ly sign up by themselves and the UMBC Tournament Fri-Sat Sept 1~ 15, RAC pro~ram will find a team for Fri: UMBC vs. VCU 4 p.m., Buffalo 8 p.m. that student. Sat UMBC vs Loyola 1 p.m., Morgan 7 p.m. Signing up for an intramu ral sport itself is -easy. Forms are ·available at the RAC and signup is also possible on the UMBC vs SUNY Albanyfri Sept. 14 4 p.m. Internet at UMBC vs Siena Sat Sept 15 1 p.m. www. umbc. edu/UMBCathletics/ R ecreation/Intramurals/index. ht ml.Information on what sports are offered is available in flyers displayed throughout the cam West Virginia Invitational Sat-Sun Sept. 15-16 FiJe Photo pus and at the front desk of the Some Like it Rough: Intramural and club sports offer non-varsi RAC. ty athletes the opportunity to stay physical. Though it is too late to add