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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOLUME 38, ISSUE 06 R O S E -HU L M A N IN S TI T UT E OF TE C H N O L OG Y TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 Drama Club opens Arcadia in Hatfield tonight

Nicole Hartkemeyer enriches the adventure with enal, the space is vast, and the fea- chaos-theory mathematics, con- tures are endless. Staff Writer temporary academic politics and With a standard stage, wide and Tonight will be opening night even discusses landscape archi- deep with a thrust that comes out for the Rose Drama Club’s (RDC) tecture. “Arcadia” is the only play past the curtain when the pit is presentation of “Arcadia” in the to have been reviewed in “Scien- covered, the new Hatfield hall is new Hatfield Hall at 8 p.m. The tific American” magazine. definitely something see. The performance will be held again While reservations are not proscenium is adorned with tomorrow at 8 p.m. and next required, they are highly encour- cherry-wood acoustical tiles that weekend. The $14 million Hat- aged because it is the first perfor- distribute sound to every inch of field Hall houses a 600-seat audi- mance in the building. Tickets for the house. There are no bad seats torium, rehearsal and dressing adults are $7, RHIT students’ are in the house; each nook of the rooms for student performing arts free with their IDs, and it is dis- stage can be viewed from the organizations, a green room for couraged that people bring chil- highest seat in the corner of the visiting speakers and fine arts per- dren under 12 because of the balcony to the side-most seats in formers, an orchestra pit, and academic nature of the show. the front row. Everyone has a state-of-the-art lighting and sound Tickets can be reserved by plac- great view from a comfortably systems. The building also has an ing a reservation online at http:// cushioned chair. alumni center and offices for the tickets.zapto.org/ or by calling the Before the show this Saturday, development, external affairs and RDC Ticket Hotline at 877-6080. there will be a short panel discus- alumni affairs departments. The RDC has faced a variety of sion led by professors Caroline Hatfield Hall will be dedicated challenges moving into the new Carvill and Julia Williams. It will on Nov. 9. It is named for Larry space in Hatfield. As it was being run from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and will Photo courtesy Dale Long and Pat Hatfield, parents of 1984 finished, they had to find a way to highlight some of the literary and Ralph Rodkey, Alicia Gehlhauser, Justing Jennings rehearse for Rose-Hulman alumnus Mike Hat- use the facilities without disturb- scientific aspects of “Arcadia” upcoming RDC presentation of “Arcadia.” field, who made the financial ing construction. Also, it was dif- that might help an audience mem- donation for the building. ficult to get enough rehearsal ber with some of the themes. The Rose-Hulman Drama Club Guys, a juggling comedy duo of “Arcadia” is a play by Tom time, especially to learn to use all There is no extra cost for this is planning to perform “Guys and Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker, Stoppard who also wrote the the bells and whistles of the new event. Dolls, In Concert” on Feb. 1 as on Dec. 14; the Ames Piano Quar- Academy Award-winning movie auditorium. The staff and contrac- The cast includes Adelle May- part of the special Hatfield Hall tet, on Jan. 18; the Indiana Uni- “Shakespeare In Love.” It is a tors have assisted the RDC, but nard, Mercedes Reeder, Tim Bir- opening week festivities; the versity Broadway Cabaret, on ravishing comedy of wit, intelli- like any group adjusting to a new kel, Cara Dant, Alicia musical “Damn Yankees,” on Feb. 3; Award-winning classical gence and emotion. Set in an ele- home--there’s never enough time Gehlhausen, Tim Hunt, Brandon Mar. 28-29 and Apr. 4-5; and stu- violinist Corey Cerovsek, on Feb. gant English estate, the play to play. Javella, Justin Jennings, David dent-directed one-act plays on 5; Rose-Hulman’s Engineers In follows a powerful love story and The RDC is excited about the Kaiser, Sid Stamm and Ralph May 2-3. The Hatfield Hall Audi- Concert, on Feb. 8; and the Indi- an astounding mystery from 1809 possibilities the new auditorium Rodkey. Bunny Nash is the direc- torium will also host Fine Arts ana University Baroque Orches- to the present day. Stoppard offers. The acoustics are phenom- tor. Series shows by the Guizmo tra, on Apr. 12. Humanities Conference Where technology ends and nature begins

Ted Chan made by Steven Vogel from Duke University. Vogel's, Ph. D. presenta- Staff Writer tion was entitled “When Muscle Mat- From yesterday until tomorrow, the tered Most: The Biomechanics of Humanities and Social Sciences Ancient Tasks.” Tonight, Maureen Department at Rose-Hulman Institute McHugh, an award- winning science of Technology will be hosting the fiction author, will be presenting the Humanities and Technology Associa- other keynote address. Her presentation Conference. This is an annual tion is entitled “The Dao of Design: conference that was held from 1978 Dachshunds and CAD Systems.” until 1999 at Southern Polytechnic Many papers will be presented State University in Alabama. It was throughout the conference, followed held at the University of Virginia in by discussions of the papers. Interna- Charlottesville in 2000 and 2001. tional scholars presenting conference This is the first time that the confer- sessions include Per Sandin of the ence will be held in Terre Haute, Indi- Royal Institute of Technology in Swe- ana. This year's conference is entitled den, Louise Green of the University of “Permeable Boundaries: Technology Cape Town in South Africa, Andrew and the Natural World.” The confer- Utterson of the Canterbury Christ ence will be discussing the blurring of Church University College in the Photo courtesey Habitat House the boundary between technology and United Kingdom, and Robert Hudson Rose house ready for roof nature, basically it is more difficult to of the University of Saskatchewan in faculty members worked hard this The new two-day work schedule say where technology ends and nature Canada. Other presenters will include Briar Colwell past Saturday to finish the prepara- will be utilized in order to finish begins and vice versa. faculty members or graduate students Staff Writer tion work for applying a roof on the house this winter and the opti- The Humanities and Technology from the University of California-Ber- After two days of work to pre- the Rose House. Their work mistic completion date of Christ- Association's central concern is to keley, Indiana University, University pare the house for a roof, members included the application of particle mas. Plenty of work still needs to investigate the question of where of Kansas, Purdue University, Univer- of Alpha Chi Sigma and the Resi- board, internal supports, and gutter be done after the roof. If any cam- nature ends and technology begins sity of Virginia, Seattle University and dence Hall Association will begin boards. pus groups are interested in volun- from a variety of philosophical, tech- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. work on the roof. While most Plans are underway to begin teering, please contact Briar nical, political and aesthetic perspec- Rose-Hulman faculty and students Rose students were relaxing and working on the house twice a Colwell at colwelba@rose-hul- tives. There will be two Keynote are invited to attend any sessions that enjoying time away from campus, week, Wednesdays and Satudays. man.edu. Addresses. The one yesterday was may pique their interest.

ENTERTAINMENT OPINIONS SPORTS FLIPSIDE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY Trio of new movie Commercialism in the Rifle team shoots com- Why you’re not good Rain / Hi 55 - Lo 44 releases entertainment industry petition at Jacksonville enough to get a job SATURDAY Page 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Partly Cloudy / Hi 59 - Lo 44 Information courtesy The Weather Channel The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday, October 25, 2002

25 26 Particle - Bluebird Eddie Cotton - Buddy COMMUNITY Nightclub - Guys Legends Bloomington, IN - CHI CALENDAR

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Pondering whether or not to students get out of the building Chris Scribner grab her laptop before fleeing the safely. Staff Writer building, she rushed out of the “The tutors were awesome help- A shrilling noise filled New room without even putting her ing people get out of the build- Residence hall in the pre-dawn shoes on. She blames both sleepi- ing,” says Martin. hours last Wednesday morning. ness and the haste of the situation Campus security showed up on Many students reported that at on not being properly equipped to the scene shortly, notably blocking first hearing they switched off go outside at that time of the the fire lane. their alarm clocks, not yet ready to morning. RA Mike Martin commented wake up. Sophomore CO student Sophomore CO Chris Biggers, that the Terre Haute fire depart- John Witting went as far as also a resident of New Res floor, ment’s response time of 15 min- unplugging his alarm clock to two recalls seeing the white gas, utes was not adequate. All in all mute the unrelenting squall. but after a smell realized it was eight fire trucks and two police Upon awaking and realizing the not smoke. officers made it to the scene. Every year the men of Lambda Chi Alpha participate in the North urgency implied by the shrieking “The source of the alarm can be Police and firemen searched American Food Drive, the largest single food drive in North America. howl, which could now be identi- traced to two intoxicated students with RA’s and tutors through the This food drive is internationally sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha fied as a fire alarm, a fair amount triggering a fire extinguisher and building for the source of a fire Fraternity and is locally sponsored by its chapter at Rose-Hulman. of students rushed outside without leaving it expelling flame retar- and remaining students. The food and money collected locally go directly to the Lighthouse giving thought to adorning them- dant,” says New Res RA Mike “It is important that students Mission of Terre Haute. selves with shoes or a jacket. Martin. The extinguisher’s retar- make sure that their roommates We have placed boxes in New Res., Speed, BSB, Deming, Scharp, At the time of the fire alarm’s dant became thick in portions of are awake and taking proper Blum, Skinner A, the Union, the Worx, the Commons, and the Math, sounding, the second floor of the the second floor and coated the actions during the event of a fire. Chem, CS., ECE, ME, and Humanities departments for non-perish- hall was filled with a white gas. west stairwell. Several rooms had only a portion able food items. They will be there from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. We appre- Macie Kort, a resident of New “All of the residence assistants of the students evacuated,” says ciate any donations the Rose-Hulman community can contribute. Res floor two recalls thinking the were asleep at the time,” says Martin. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Paul Gross at 877- floor was filled with smoke at first Martin. The commotion lasted about 45 2515 x249. The men of Lambda Chi Alpha thank you for your gener- sight. Kort added that she was Upon hearing the alarm, Martin minutes, at which time everyone osity and support as do all those who will eat, thanks to your dona- “too tired to be frightened.” and the other RA’s began helping was very happy to get back to a tions. warm bed. Silicon Valley company relocates The Rose Thorn is in need of to Indiana to partner with news researchers and reporters. Rose-Hulman Ventures If you would like to help fill these

Rose-Hulman Ven- LE to draw upon here is ing disruptive technol- positions or any other position tures, a technology- second to none. Rose- ogy into what we based incubator and Hulman Ventures was an perceive to be a rapidly product development important piece in our growing market segment. join us Wednesdays at 5:10 in center, today announced a decision. Their program We hope this relation- partnership with LE allows us to grow our ship will lead to many Olin 101. Pizza will be served. Incorporated (LE), who business here at a much similar opportunities.” recently relocated its quicker pace and creates Lt. Governor Joe Ker- headquarters to Indianap- a steady flow of talent nan, who serves as the olis from San Jose, Cali- and services in the future. director of the Indiana fornia. Located in aTheir financial commit- Department of Com- 10,000 square foot tech- ment to the company fur- merce, added, “We appre- center on the north side ther exemplifies their ciate LE Incorporated’s of Indianapolis, LE main- dedication to building recognition of the many tains sales offices in San Indiana’s technology positive aspects of Indi- Jose, California and Jack- growth. We expect a ana’s economic infra- son, Michigan. very long and successful structure, including our LE Incorporated is a relationship with RHV.” skilled workforce, high leading developer and Under the terms of the quality of life, and piv- manufacturer of com- agreement, Rose-Hul- otal geographic location. pact, lightweight, high man Ventures has com- Rose- Hulman Ventures’ efficiency amorphous mitted $1.1 million to participation in this metal motors and genera- provide engineering ser- project underscores its tors for the automotive, vices and financing. tremendous potential to mobility and power gen- Rose-Hulman Ventures’ assist us in attracting eration markets. A major first project is the design high-tech businesses to emphasis of the company and construction of facil- the state and validates is in applying its systems ities at RHV’s Terre Rose-Hulman Ventures’ into existing legacy based Haute site for perfor- mission to foster the products and services as mance testing of LE’s growth of innovation- well as the emerging machine designs. Rose- based businesses and to power generation, hybrid Hulman Ventures is also create economic vitality.” electric and fuel cell elec- working along side LE on Rose-Hulman Ventures tric vehicles market. other aspects of product is the technology-based Since 1998, LE’s pro- design, development, incubator, product devel- prietary technology and enhancement. opment center and ven- allows them to be the Rose-Hulman Ventures ture capital arm of Rose- only company able to president Jim Eifert said, Hulman Institute of Tech- use amorphous materials “We consider LE’s deci- nology. Rose-Hulman and therefore the clear sion to move to Indiana a Ventures was established choice for high perfor- strong endorsement of to create economic mance, cost effective Indiana’s ability to attract growth and career oppor- applications. Located in a high-tech companies tunities for technical pro- 10,000 square foot tech- from the west coast. Indi- fessionals in Indiana as a center on the north side ana offers access to a result of a $29.7 million of Indianapolis, LE main- wealth of technical talent, grant from the Lilly tains sales offices in San a very cost effective Endowment, Inc. Jose, California and Jack- product development For the fourth consecu- son, Michigan. environment, and an tive year, Rose-Hulman Matt Johnson, presi- excellent strategic loca- Institute of Technology is dent and CEO of LE tion for eventual manu- ranked No. 1 by U.S. Incorporated said, “LE facturing and News and World Report completed a very exhaus- distribution of products magazine among all col- tive analysis when like those under develop- leges and universities searching for the com- ment by LE. For Rose- that offer the master’s as pany’s future headquar- Hulman Ventures and for the top degree in engi- ters. Indiana quickly Indiana, LE provides the neering. The ranking is moved to the top of the opportunity to partner based on a national sur- list. The talent pool for with a company introduc- vey of engineering edu- cators. The Rose Thorn Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 19, 2002

Weekend Box Office Summary This Week’s Releases: Title Weekend Total Gross 1 Maid in Manhattan 19.0m 19.0m Gangs of New York 2 Star Trek: Nemesis 18.7m 18.7m 3 Drumline 13.0m 13.0m Two Weeks Notice 4 Die Another Day 7.5m 131.0m 5 The Hot Chick 7.4m 7.4m Antwone Fisher Three minds on “The Two Towers”

the books. http://www.imdb.com L: I feel sorry for people who didn’t Rachel Lukens L: They did really do well with the see the extended version or read the John Howard costumes. book because they have no idea why Luke Stark R: Incredible care was taken with Gimli went between a harsh gruff everything like the costumes, but the dwarf to a humorous elf-friend. plot was way out there. The first mov- J: Elf-friend sounds dorky. The Lord of the Rings: ie was very true to the book, and this L: Dammit! The Two Towers one wasn’t as much so. R: You are a big dork, Luke. L: In the first one, you could almost L: Elf-friend is the correct Tolkien see the text from the book, and this word usage! Elven was used differ- time characters didn’t follow as pre- ently this time. Legolas and Aragorn cisely what Tolkien wrote. spoke to each other in Elven in casual Directed by: Peter Jackson J: It seemed like almost two com- tones. In the first one, all Elven was pletely different directors between this spoken only under formal settings. Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian and the last. R: They also use it as a secret lan- McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, L: Faramir’s character was wrong. guage when they want to carry on a Christopher Lee, Orlando Simple as that. There’s no logical private conversation in public. Bloom, Cate Blanchett, connection from making him a jack- L: Overall, the movie was pretty Liv Tyler, Sean Astin ass when Tolkien represented him as a “Lookin’ at me?” Aragorn (Viggo Mortenson) leads the now broken fellowship closer good. I’ll give it 3 stars just because noble, smart, kingly person. to Mordor in “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” You’ll see this. We can’t stop you. what they did with Faramir’s charac- Luke: The way the movie opened R: I see how a lot of the changes version between the book and the J: The massive number of orcs was ter was wrong. was spectacular. The balrog bouncing they made were needed in translation movie. inspiring and frightening. J: Overall, I’m going to refrain from off the sides of the chasm and Gandalf to screen but I don’t see how R: You could see the battle between L: The battle scenes were terrific. I passing judgement on it until I see it a grabbing his sword and destroying the Faramir’s change made it any easier to good and evil going on in him. He would have preferred seeing more second time, knowing that it’s not just balrog was downright sweet. implement the movie. wasn’t completely corrupted by the sword work, but what we got was like the book so I can view it with an Rachel: I didn’t like how the pre- L: I understand why the love story ring, but he was still pretty heavily in- great. open mind. views let you know Gandalf was with Arwen and the argument with El- fluenced by it. R: Legolas was hot. R: I give it 3 and a half stars because alive. rond was shown because you don’t L: They did a wonderful job with L: Legolas riding his shield down they worked hard on the smallest de- John: For people who didn’t read want a movie with just guys swinging the cinematography on Gollum, the stairs shooting arrows was hilari- tail and although there were small the book, this was bad. their swords around. showing the two sides of him. ous. changes to the book there are always R: The scenary was great, I want to J: It was incredible showing the two J: The battle scenes were really well R: The friendly banter between going to be some changes going from live in New Zeland. All the characters sides of Gollum – good and evil. I put together. Gimli and Legolas helped lighten the one media to another and you should looked just as I thought from reading think that was probably the best con- R: Scary. dark mood of the movie. always expect that. The last of the next Minority Report DVD of the week The Thorn’s weekly guide to contemporary and generation classic films worthy of your precious time form of a clone. Needless to Available on Fox 2- Jacob P. Silvia say, Piccard’s evil clone is bent disc special edition Washington D.C. for the last six Staff Writer on the destruction of life on DVD years. When the system points the Earth, the main headquarters of finger at Anderton, he has 36 short Star Trek: Nemesis Starfleet. Online: $15 - $20 hours to discover what is going on. I thought this movie did an It’s not easy for Anderton, because excellent job closing the Next all his former colleagues want him Generation franchise (though Director: Stephen put away for good. a guest appearance of Q Spielberg While the movie mainly focuses Starring the cast of “Star Trek: would have been nice), and on action and suspense, there are Next Generation” even managed to toy with the Starring: Tom moments of humor that work very emotions of even the smallest Cruise, Max Von well and actually enhance the “Star Trek: The Next Gener- of Star Trek fans, bringing Sydow, Samantha Mor- movie. Peter “We f*** you up, ation” was a show that influ- forth a bittersweet ending ton, and Colin Farel Lebowski” Stormare is fantastical- enced most of our lives in some (you’ll have to see it for your- ly funny as the doctor that replaces way or another. I know, for in- self). Statistically speaking, Supplements: DTS, Anderton’s eyes midway through stance, that I used to watch the though, this movie had to be Dolby Digital 5.1, the movie. The mole on his assis- show with my family during the one of the “good” Star Trek tant’s face brought a bit more sub- featurettes, trail- latter seasons. It provided dra- movies. See, there is a law of tle humor than a recent Austin ma, comedy, and, of course, Star Trek movies that goes: If ers, interviews with Powers joke. science fiction. It gave us mem- the number of the Star Trek Cruise and Spielberg Bob Schulein Entertainment Editor The documentaries on this disc orable characters, clever plot movie is odd, then that Star are better than most seen on studio twists, and even heart-wrench- Trek movie will suck; if the What’s good: One of Spielberg + Cruise + summer = discs, but there still is an air of self- ing season finales ending with number of the Star Trek mov- the best thrillers mild success? Sure, “Minority Re- promotion in them. One of these the dreaded phrase: “to be con- ie is even, then that Star Trek of the year, nifty port” was well received by critics docs, entitled “The Story” gives tinued,” making us wait until movie will not suck (though menues, some good and faired decently well at the box- some background information the new fall season to bring clo- the Gilbert & Sullivan did info in the extras, office, it was not the revolution about Philip K. Dick, the late au- sure upon any issues left unre- make Star Trek: Insurrection interviews with many people were expecting. This thor of the original short story. It’s solved. [the one before Nemesis] Spielberg and led to a lot of jaded viewers, judging nice to finally see Dick get recog- Last Friday, Paramount Pic- quite enjoyable). nition for the tremendous impact Cruise. the movie without seeing it and dub- tures introduced us to the final This movie is not for every- bing the movie as over-hyped. he had on the film world, though a installment of this second itera- one, and would bode better While “Minority Report” is indeed documentary dedicated solely to tion of the Star Trek universe. with a Star Trek fan—one who What’s bad: Like over-hyped, as the self-promotion him would be appreciated. The movie goes as such: In gets all the inside jokes, thanks many studio DVDs, packed extras on this DVD attest to, Overall, this is a great action/ the Romulan Neutral Zone, to several years of devotion to a too much promotion the movie is well worth the two and thriller, maybe Spielberg’s best in things are going awry with a television show. Personally, I on the disk 2 and a half hour sit. that categorie since “Raiders of the small band of people from the stopped following the franchise not enough informa- Tom Cruise stars in this near-fu- Lost Ark.” Spielberg junkies (like planet Remus. Of course, Star- after Next Generation came to tive features. ture thriller as John Anderton, chief me!) will eat up the interview foot- fleet decides to send their very an end. Who knows what will Introduction menues of the Precrime Unit in charge of age while being minorly annoyed by own Captain Piccard to investi- come next? Deep Space Nine, take way too long. stopping murders before they occur. the extras. Keep the first disk, and gate. He goes only to discover Voyager, Enterprise? It’s up to The system has been so successful run through the other once - that’s all that the head of this uprising is Paramount to milk this cash that there hasn’t been a murder in it’s worth. none other than himself, in the cow to its final frontier. The Rose Thorn Friday, October 25, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 INTERVIEW: “Jackass” busts through big screen

By Dave Shaffer doing skateboard videos and all the Daily Kent Stater other stuff was just unexpected," (Kent State U.) Knoxville said. 10/24/2002 Jeff Tremaine of Big Brother Skateboard Magazine with CKY Hours: (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio - Who videos merged with Knoxville in would have thought that a show the beginning of the project. Long- Mon-Sat 8am - 7:30 pm promoting puking contests and stilt time friend Spike Jonze was asked Sun 10am -5:30pm high diving would change televi- to join the collaboration and helped sion forever? bring the show to MTV, thus creat- MTV's hit show "Jackass" re- ing "Jackass." turns to bring you more stunts and From its beginnings on the net- Call 238-7711 for skits, but this time it will cost $7, work, it had garnished huge ratings, and you will be joined by a theater creating incredible buzz. The show Appointment full of fellow spectators. has done well all over the world. “Jackass the movie” opens Fri- But Knoxville said the cops have Walk-Ins are day in theaters nationwide. As lead been a slight problem. On-site x-ray and lab. jackass Johnny Knoxville said, "It's "In the past they weren't too hap- Accepted pretty much a naughty version of py, but after the show got popular, the TV show." they would figure out it was the Medical Treatment for Minor Illnesses and The cast for the feature length jackass guys and it would be OK," film will remain the same as the TV he said. Injuries. show. Popular cast members Knoxville's dad has provided in- Steve-O and the verti- spiration for the show cally challenged skate- and even helped out boarder Jason "Wee- with writing bits for the Man" Acuna will make movie. Knoxville said BALLYHOO an appearance. Bam his dad used to play Margera's parents will tricks on him when he appear in the flick, tak- was young, one which ing another round of he said he remembered punishment from their vividly. PIZZA KING unruly son. "I was 15 or 16 sleep- "They have to be the ing on the couch, and nicest people I've ever my dad warmed up a met," adds Knoxville. hot-dog in the micro- Dickhouse Produc- Johnny Knoxville wave and slid it across 232-3423 tions, who were in my lips," Knoxville charge of the TV show, also created said. "When I woke up he was zip- the movie. The production team in- ping up his pants. He's always pull- cludes director Jeff Tremaine with ing stuff." Rose-Hulman Special Knoxville producing. Spike Jonze, With the release of the movie, it who might be remembered as the will mark the end of jackass. With director of "Being John Malkov- troubling copycat incidents that ich" and countless music videos, brought heat from the government Large 1 Item Pizza also leant his talent. and the feeling that they brought The film, with no plot, was shot the comedy as far as they could, Everyday!! all over the world. The crew visited jackass will cease to continue. numerous places from Japan to "I'd rather not draw it out with, Mexico to England. "The boys like, 'Jackass 7.' We wanted to quit Only were on their absolute worst behav- while it was still special." ior in Japan," Knoxville said. Bam Margera will continue with "Chris Pontius pissed his pants the CKY videos. Chris Pontius will three times on the trip over." be appearing in "Charlie's Angels With all the concussions and 2." Johnny Knoxville will continue $5.00 stitches that plague the cast, pain is acting, producing and writing. He not a issue. Apparently, the cast is currently working with Jonze on does not prepare mentally with any a movie called "Grand Theft Par- self-medicating substances to block sons." EXPIRES 11-30-02 the pain. "Jackass: The Movie" has guar- Price is for on campus delievery only. "We are not opposed to any of anteed that it contains "stuff you'd that afterwards, but before the stunt, never see on TV." With the ultravi- we like to have a clear mind so as olent and funny stuff that has made prices does not include sales tax not to get seriously injured," Knox- it's way to the tube, the movie is ville said. "Only prescribed medi- poised to attract large audiences. cations, though." "The movie will be our lasting Please visit us on the web at Knoxville said the TV show has impression, our exclamation www.ballyhoo.ws been a success for MTV. point," Knoxville said. "Man, 'Jackass' was started while

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I suppose I should point out that quality for volume sales. cult to predict. “I’m the "current" is not necessarily appro- In the 50s, the development of However, even though the opinions priate, mass marketed pop is noth- the automobile stylistically and XJ220 did not sell, it has an ing new. The Monkees are such technologically had really entered effect on the public that a editor and an example. On the other hand, the modern age, with develop- company filled with people you’re bands like the Beatles and Led ments such as hemispherical com- who can dream up this beau- Zeppelin were fed up with the con- bustion, the first American ty may be able to produce not.” straints on freedom offered by the European-style sports car, and good cars. businesses that distributed their electronic fuel injection. This led This is also the theory be- Pete Townshend, the songwriter Brandon Hathaway music, Parlophone and Atlantic, to a boom in style in American hind racing teams. Ferrari has and guitarist for The Who, is re- and each resorted to creating their motor manufacturing in the 60s won F1 pretty handily this year, so sponsible for works like “Qua- This weekend I saw the movie own record labels, in an effort to until the energy crisis. The auto one would expect it to perform on drophenia” and “Who's Next,” based on The Who's rock opera curb the blocks from the corporate industry has never recovered. the road. among numerous others, which record labels. In 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette Although it is not necessarily a “Tommy” for the first time, and it have been incredible influences on made me think about one of its Mass marketed pop is not al- first appeared. The Bel-Air also good idea for a company or artist musical styles from rock to punk many themes- commercialism and ways bad, though. If it is good appeared about this time. In 1965, to ignore commercialism, it is re- to alternative to grunge, although pop, then it can satisfy both the de- the Ford Mustang. Shortly there- quired that they prioritize it and its ruin of greatness. The Who did not experience in- It is a delicate matter, because mands of the artist, i.e., to produce after, the Camaro and Firebird hit understand its role. Shameless credible commercial success. our society, with its free market good music, and the label, to make the scene. Chrysler put out the pursuit of wealth will not benefit As long as we keep buying bad money. The Beach Boys and the Plymouth Barracuda in 1964 and the consumer or the supplier. system, is forced to struggle with material, suppliers will keep mak- commercialism constantly, from Beatles historically made good the Dodge Charger in 1966. For a musician to be described ing it. By purchasing bad music, aspects of product quality to its ap- pop. Amazing cars appeared out this as "sell out," like the once great bad cars, and bad products in gen- There is not as much good pop era, and these are only a few ex- Aerosmith, is pretty much as parent takeover of the arts. eral, we rob ourselves of greatness The difficulty is that one of the on the forefront today, because amples. Today, there are only a scathing a statement that can be in fields of art and experiences that incentives for people to create most of mainstream music is dom- few inspiring American automo- made. I think that the automotive can change the way we perceive inated by fabricated boy groups (I biles, and those that have huge companies need to take a lesson great things, whether it be an in- the world. It brightens up my day vention, painting, or music is fame don't want to say boy bands be- legacies now fail to live up to from their histories and build a car to see a beautiful car on the road, and fortune. Others being that cause they don't play instruments) them. for fun again. Build a racecar that or to hear an amazing song on the and female singers who may not necessarily they can enrich the users, viewers, radio. attain fame by image sell a million units, Our world would be a different listeners and improve their quality of life. rather than talent. but would grace the place if Pete Townshend never I blame some of the Everybody loses today walls and inspire Although artists and innovators struck his power chords or definitely should be and deserve to problem on the 80s, because the rocking geniuses the dreams of teen- smashed his Les Pauls on stage, or be compensated, when the finan- when bad music was the age boys. They if Brian Wilson never felt his norm and so the youth of of yesteryear got addicted will remember, cial gain is the primary objective Good Vibrations, or if Chevrolet for creating new things, there is the 90s are comparing to heroin. grow up, and buy never tried to make a car whose something lost in the end product. their pop to the New cars in the future. body was made out of plastic. Sound of the 80s, which Brand loyalty is ex- Consider the current trends in In 1992, the Jaguar XJ220 went These artistic creations are man- the music industry. The music tried to take the bloat out of the from concept to production. It tremely influential in the automo- ifestations of people's emotions; studios control most of the pro- ego of rock, but were less remark- was an a revolutionary car con- tive market. the qualities of people that make able musically. Unfortunately, Sometimes musicians need to duction of the musicians, and their structed entirely on volunteer ba- us real, and make life what life is. primary objectives are the pursuit everybody loses today because the sis. In 1992, the world's fastest car release something they want to re- This is important to us as engi- of wealth. Many times the cre- rocking geniuses of yesteryear got was constructed on donated time. lease for themselves, because it neers, because a design created addicted to heroin. may change the world. The Beach ative aspects of the creation of mu- It was a commercial flop, be- without any passion will have no sic are lost due to the market Music isn't the only place where cause its timing into the market Boys masterwork,' “Pet Sounds,” appeal, even if it is cost effective. demands of the studio, forcing the "Religion of the Dollar" has was atrocious; a $600k car should widely regarded as one of the Art, music, design and innovation eclipsed the needs of the consum- greatest albums ever made, was music into a mold of what is sell- not be introduced during a reces- make us free. And freedom tastes ing in the marketplace at the time. ing public. The automobile indus- sion. Sudden downturns are diffi- received very poorly commercial- of reality. try has seen a lot of compromise in ly when it first hit the market.

U.S. continues Registering to showdown at United Nations vote crucial to good

Staff Editorial head into the discussions offering resolution to have the word "if" government Daily Kent Stater compromise, but Vice President in it. The United States is far be- (Kent State U.) Dick Cheney and Secretary of yond the possibility of "if." 10/24/2002 Defense Donald Rumsfeld are They're revving up the war ma- Staff Editorial Conversely, when a narrow snapping at his heels. The result: chine -- shining guns and armor - The Crimson White group of people is registered (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio - It's Stalemate. - so they'll be ready to pounce. (U. Alabama) and an even narrower group ac- been six weeks and the U.N. Se- Both sides are getting tired of Jump first, think later. Exactly 10/24/2002 tually votes, the candidates are curity Council and the United the constant run-around. The what the members of the Security beholden to a smaller, more ho- States still can't agree on a draft council and the United States Council want to avoid. (U-WIRE) TUSCALOOSA, mogenous group whose inter- resolution on Iraq. want a resolution adopted as soon What to do about the resolu- Ala. - The November election ests might not agree with the It seemed like the council was as possible, but neither side tion, then? The council can hold is right around the corner, but general public. getting close last Friday another round of de- there's still time to register to The only way to be sure the to a decision, but the bater after (if) vote. majority is represented is for sticking point remains weapons inspectors Students should get to the the majority of eligible voters that the United States' The council and the United returned with a neg- county courthouse and register to register and vote. is determined to go it States want a resolution ative report, but to vote, because tomorrow is Unfortunately, that does not alone should the Secu- Washington is re- the last day to ensure their voic- occur. rity Council not re- adopted as soon as possible, but fusing to agree on es can be heard come Nov. 5. Whether it is because people spond to weapons any language that Cynics might say people are apathetic, cynical, pessi- violations with "serious neither side wants to budge. would block the don't vote because they have mistic, busy or just plain fed up consequences" as the United States from lost faith in politicians, since doesn't matter. The end result is United States would like. wants to budge. taking action on its own. they often don't keep their the same: Government is less America is insisting on a reso- Maybe the Europeans don't Bush went to the United Na- promises to voters. representative of the communi- lution that will encompass both want to give an inch because they tions on Sept. 12 to deliver his That is an excuse that is un- ty it serves. tough weapons inspections AND think the United States has al- speech about Iraq to ask for their acceptable. Individual politi- Students should realize the legal basis to start a military at- ready decided what will happen: help and to ease diplomatic rela- cians, once elected, are part of a decisions made by elected offi- tack of its own. Weapons inspectors will find tions. Now, it's all coming un- larger system and are not al- cials are going to affect them France and Russia want to see chemical, biological and nuclear done. If he didn't want their help, ways in a position to deliver on regardless of whether they two separate resolutions, the sec- weapons; Saddam Hussein will why did he ask for it? And if he promises they made, no matter vote. As a result, students have ond of which would deal with try to use them in the near future did want help, then why did he how much they want to or how nothing to gain and everything war only after weapons inspec- (raping, pillaging and all other not make some concessions? hard they work. to lose by not weighing in on tors have reported violations. things Viking); the United States There is no evidence that if the When more people get in- whom will make these deci- In the game of international re- will oust Hussein and everyone United States goes into Iraq volved by at least voting, elect- sions. lations, the United States is the will worship the great white man alone, against the better judg- ed officials are more Students should go to the petulant child stomping his foot and the world will be safe for de- ment of the United Nations, that representative of the populace. Board of Registrars in the Tus- demanding his own way -- not mocracy (and future takeovers in it won't cripple us financially and When this occurs, office hold- caloosa County Courthouse and surprising. other Middle Eastern countries). open an irreparable wound in the ers are more likely to follow the register to vote before the end President Bush seems ready to The Security Council wants the Middle East. mandate given it by the voters. of the business day Friday. The Rose Thorn Friday, October 25, 2002 SPORTS Page 7 Rose-Hulman rifle team performs well

Michael Ray mere 4 points. Ruth Jacobson led the scoring in air rifle with a per- Rose-Hulman Rifle Coach sonal best 385. LaBella led the The Rose-Hulman rifle team smallbore scoring with 1156. Bry- shot quite well during their last an Shaw also shot his third small- trip and pulled off a couple sur- bore personal best in a row with prises. At Tennessee Tech last 1129. Thursday, the team lost 6183- On Saturday and Sunday the 6007, but actually beat TTU in the team attended a clinic near Atlanta kneeling position. and many positive things came Jason LaBella was the hot shot from it, which should be a great for the team, shattering the 2 help later in the season. Coach school records he set the previous Ray commented, “I’m quite Saturday and adding another to his pleased with our performance this collection. He shot 1164 in small- weekend, especially in kneeling. bore, which included an incredible This is much closer to where I 393 in kneeling, and a 387 in air ri- thought we would be at this time. fle for a total score of 1551. Our air rifle still needs some work Most of the remaining team shot but I’m confident we will raise the personal bests in smallbore. On scores and consistency as the sea- Friday, the team competed at Jack- son progresses. The clinic this sonville State (AL) and shot very weekend was a great help.” similarly, losing by a score of The team travels to Overland Park, KS to compete against Mis- Photo Courtesy Rose-Hulman 6172-6023. The team missed beat- RHIT rifle team competing at Jackonsville State. ing JSU in kneeling as well by a souri at Kansas City on Sunday. Ming better step it up

Jon Batman Wednesday. hard dunk. Seconds after entering the game After the exhibition loss last Staff Writer Yao took a pass in the low post Wednesday to the Spurs, Yao said After a good showing at the and made a decisive move to- he “felt like a rookie.” In 13 min- World Basketball Championships wards the basket. After Yao ex- utes of play, Yao went 1 for 5 from September against the United tended his arm, Tim Duncan, the the floor with 1 block, 4 rebounds States, Chinese player Yao Ming league’s MVP from last season, and 3 turnovers. One thing that al- scored 13 points, 11 rebounds and gave him a body bump and left lows Yao to stand out from the had six blocks in only 34 minutes Yao lying on the ground like a other big guys of the game is his of play. Recently, he was the first sack of potatoes. ability to shoot free throws, going draft pick for the NBA and cur- Going into the half, the Rockets 4 for 4 from the line. rently wears a Houston Rocket’s were up 44-38, but after battling After the game San Antonio jersey. In light of his excellent back, the Spurs came out on top thought that Yao should step up performance at the Champion- 80-79. The most memorable part his physical game. Once he be- ships, Ming still wasn’t given any of the game was when 6’8” comes accustomed to playing with respect by the San Antonio Spurs Stephen Jackson went into the people who are taller then 5 feet, in his first NBA appearance last open lane and took advantage of he should do better. He is one to 7’6” Yao, by throwing down a watch and track improvement. Rose-Hulman, St. Mary-of-the-Woods renew crosstown series on Friday TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- The tional Soccer Coaches Associa- play with a 5-9 record. A pair of women’s soccer teams from tion of America in this week’s freshman in Erin Myers and Lau- Rose-Hulman Institute and St. poll. ren Howard has led the Pomeroy Mary-of-the-Woods College re- Junior Jessica Farmer offensive attack in 2002. sume their crosstown series with (Brownsburg) and freshman Am- Rose-Hulman has won the first a 3:30 p.m. match on Friday af- ber Hoffman (Middletown, Pa.) two meetings in the series, pick- ternoon at St. Mary-of-the- have led Rose-Hulman offensive- ing up a 5-0 victory in 2000 and a Woods. ly in 2002. Farmer has tallied 11 3-1 win last year. The Rose-Hulman squad enters goals and four assists, while Admission to the match, sched- Photo Courtesy Rose-Hulman the match with an 11-4 record Hoffman has eight goals and sev- uled for the varsity game field on and remained ranked ninth in the en assists this season. the extreme northwest corner of Senior Tim Swan earned SCAC Co-Player of the week. Great Lakes Region by the Na- St. Mary-of-the-Woods enters the St. Mary. Two football players earn SCAC Rose-Hulman tops Player of the Week recognition Earlham on TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- For winning score in overtime. He day’s victory. His third fumble Senior Night the first time since joining the ranks third in the SCAC in rush- recovery occurred on the final Southern Collegiate Athletic ing (59.9 yards per game) and play of overtime, securing the TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- Rose- of them,” said Rose-Hulman head Conference in 1998, a pair of fifth in total offense (251.1 ypg). win, and was his school-record Hulman Institute of Technology coach Brenda Davis. Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- In his career, Tharpe ranks sec- fifth fumble recovery of 2002. earned a home victory on Senior Other key contributors for Rose- nology football players have ond in school history with 449 On the season, Swan leads the Night with a 30-16, 30-25, 30-22 Hulman included sophomore Lind- earned league recognition for completions out of 883 passes Engineers in tackles-for-loss decision over Earlham College on sey Kerbel (Billings, Mont./Senior) their performances during the for 4,799 yards and 25 touch- (13), sacks (3.5), fumble recov- Wednesday evening. Senior Jamie with 28 assists and freshmen Alison same week. downs. He has rushed for 1,169 eries (5), forced fumbles (3) and Tepool (Evansville/Mater Dei) led Parks (Noblesville) with 20 digs Senior quarterback Jared yards and 16 touchdowns while quarterback hurries (3). He Rose-Hulman with 11 kills, while and Stefanie Powers (Ladoga/ Tharpe (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) was starting 27 consecutive games moved to linebacker this season fellow senior Gina Kulas (Calumet North Montgomery) with three ser- named the SCAC Offensive behind center. after earning time at fullback City, Ill./Seton Academy) recorded vice aces. Player of the Week, while senior Tharpe ranks third in school throughout his first three sea- nine kills, 14 digs and three service Sophomore Jerilyn Grote led the linebacker Tim Swan (Farming- history and fourth in SCAC his- sons. aces. Quakers with seven kills, while ton, Minn.) earned SCAC Co- tory in total offense (5,975 Swan shared the honor with The team’s third senior, Cari freshman Ajia Coleman added five Defensive Player of the Week yards) and has engineered Rose- University of the South defen- Hasselbring (Skokie, Ill./Niles kills, two solo blocks and two block recognition for their efforts in Hulman’s first back-to-back sive back Nate Murphy, who re- North) provided two blocks and one assists. Senior Teresa Batteiger Rose-Hulman’s 35-28 overtime league victories since the 1996 turned three blocked punts for service ace. contributed 15 digs, while sopho- victory over Millsaps College season. touchdowns in a 36-31 victory “It was a nice win for us on senior more Brandy Bennett led Earlham on Saturday. Swan earned SCAC Co-Play- over Rhodes. night. We will miss Jamie and Gina with 15 assists and 12 digs. Tharpe completed 21 of 31 er of the Week honors after Rose-Hulman improved to 3-4 who have been with the program Rose-Hulman improved to 10-15 passes for 210 yards and one amassing a school record three on the season with Saturday’s for four years. Cari has been a fine on the season, while Earlham touchdown while rushing for 57 fumble recoveries, nine tackles victory and hosts Carnegie Mel- new addition to the squad. They are dropped to 1-24. The Engineers re- yards and the eventual game- and one forced fumble in Satur- lon University on Saturday. great girls with bright futures ahead turn to action Volume 38, Issue 6 “But above all things, beauty, cuz it gets me the asians.” teh PLC ownz j00 Friday, October 25th, 2002 Top Ten Reasons You’re Weren’t Good Enough Prof Quotes 10 You forgot the fair ended at 5 this year and came at 5:45 like usual. 9 You spelled ‘Science’ wrong on your résumé, how dum can you be? “Is it ethical to upload the brains of lobsters and 8 You also spilled some sort of cheese-like substance on it. make them work for the communists?” 7 Sorry, but EverQuest is not exactly an extracurricular activity. --Dr. Williams, in Science Fiction. 6 Nobody likes you Ron, what were you thinking? 5 A Utilikilt isn’t what the CIA expects you to wear at an interview. “It doesn’t do a damn thing, it has about the same 4 Hertz is clearly more qualified than you. And that’s sad. effect as telling students to read material before 3 Compared to the education given at Purdue, how can you compete... class.” 2 ...at least they know that freezing, drooling, and/or blurting “Guhhhh” is not how to behave in front of a female interviewer. --Dr. Muir, on multiplying and replacing the rows 1 What does it matter? She’s crazy anyway, and her sister is better. in a determinant.

“If you get too much velocity, it will blow the flame out and you’ll have a ‘Top Gun.’ You’ll call out ‘Goose,’ ‘Goose!’” --Prof. Chambers, on Ram Jet engines.

“I just wish I could hook up with the stock boy at Kroger’s...” --Dr. Evans, expressing her desire to abuse young men to conduct her statistical experiments.

“It’s kind of like why do we need Alaska and Hawaii, they’re both the same thing.” --Prof Simoni, referring to reducing state machines through state equivalence.

“You’d much rather be pleasing yourself then gaining knowledge.” --Dr. Hickey, speaking as a Sophist in Philosophy

“We're obviously paying someone too much if they have a jaguar. I drive a minivan.” --Prof. Thomas, on faculty salary

“Just imagine we did the arithmetic right.” --Dr. Sherman, after doing an example incorrectly

Have your profs said something wacky lately? “Let's look at a very large water particle. It might Well, stay awake for a change and write it down! be an ice cube or something.” Send your Prof Quotes to: --Prof. Berry, making us wonder if he ever took [email protected] Chemistry. Any other humor, comments, suggestions, complaints, or death threats are welcome as well. This Week in the News This Week in History This Week in the Music Biz So they caught the guy. Or guys, if you want 1609 A.D. - Looks like Christina Aguilera is all anyone’s to be more correct. Ah well, back to 24-hour The children’s song “Three Blind Mice” is talking about... mostly because it’s easy to coverage of how badly Bush wants to attack published. The fact that it has lasted so long is a make fun of what a sad, desperate, and scantily Iraq. little bit sad, really. clad human being she’s become.

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