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VOLUME LXXV Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, October 26, 1984 NUMBER9 'Friendly Criticism" by; Kurt Iversen supply-side economic policy, he reflected that "what you have is What you need now is friend- the largest Keynsian-based ly criticism " This was economic debt in history." Cfiancelior Schmidt's focus of attention Wednesday m his All this criticism on the Cameron fJall address for the former Chancellor's part was to H H .Johnson l>eclurevSeries awaken us to our present situa- tion. America's lack of an effec- Commenting on the United tive president and world leader States role as a world leader. is especially frightful because Schmidt emphasized the we seem to be ignorant of this responsibility America has in fact and are regressing into the world theatre He then ourselves, almost to the of specified that we. at present, i.solationism. lack a "Grand Strategy" of defense Something he brought Schmidt then led the audience out first in his press conference through their own country's that afternoon before the state's past from the post-war pres- television, radio and journalist idency of Truman to what he press in Marshall Library. This called the "Nixon-Ford era." gap not only affects ourselves, Four goals for this lacking Former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt addresses Reporters in Moody Hall but neglects our major allies of world leader, which Schmidt which the Federal Republic of continually referred, were Germany is one. Mr. Schmidt of simple apathy to the need of presented by Schmidt to his its Western allies. said West Germany today is near-to-capacity audience. 1. trapped "in the middle" of Former Cadet Charged "What is the West's Grand With rank comes responsibili- everything. Both between the Strategy," 2. "Are we (the ty. This is what Schmidt seem- by: Tim Perez U.S. and the U.S.S.R. diplo- West] to get into a trade war Captain Fred M. Spence (rf the ed to say to us, who are the top A former VMI cadet is cur- matically, and physically be- between ourselves." This refer- Rockbridge County Sheriff's power in the world and as such rently awaiting trial "for the tween the free allies of Western red to the actions of the U.S. to Department and law enforce- cannot ignor this. alleged arson that took place on Europe and the Soviet sateUites Japanese and Western Euro- ment officials from Tennessee May 5 of this year. Matthew B. of Eastern Europe. Schmidt ex- pean industrial competition. 3. on September 28. 1984 at 11:50 On a lighter note was His Ex- Walrod, of Brentwood Ten- tended on this insight to the "What is the situation with p.m. in Nashville, Tennessee." cellency's comment at Wednes- nessee, will appear in General Western Germany attitude for 5 China and the Western Allies. The incident allegedly took day afternoon's press con- District Criminal Court on minutes. And the fourth point was simply place around 2:00 a.m. on May ference. Mr. Schmidt was con- November 9, 1984 and will be "where is the world-wide 5, 1984 in Scott Shipp Hall. The fronted with the question of who represented by Attorney Eric "One of your (recent] leaders leadership needed from the fire department was not he preferred in this fall's elec- Sisler. was concerned with the Human U.S.?" notified as the fire was ex- tion, Mondale or Reagan. Walrod's arrest concluded an tinguished by cadets who were Rights of the Soviet Union... Schmidt leaned t>ack in his where they have not...ex- "We are in the Second Cold investigation conducted by VMI "late studying" in the building. War," Schmidt emphasized. He chair and gave a long thought- Post Police Chief C. L Burch, The damages were estimated to perienced it for 400 years." This ful pause before responding. was a direct criticism of former then slated that he was "not with assistant from Rockbridge be close to $6,000. prophesizing." The former "Gerry Ford" he responded County Sheriff's Department. Walrod, who attended VMI President Jimmy Carter's chuckling. Human Rights policy which he Chancellor did not want to infer The warrant, which read: "...on from August, 1979 until his stressed for the USSR. This led that a nuclear holocaust will be The H. B. Johnson lecture or about May 5,1984, the accus- dismissal on April 18. 1983, for into Schmidt's examples of how the result of such a cold war. group should be commended for ed violated Section 18.2-79 Code reasons satisfactory to the the U.S. has failed in accepting, Rather, that the only way a cold picking former Chancellor of Virginia—(attempted to) Superintendent, was released and taking its role as a world war can be broken is with effec- Helmut Schmidt, our country's maliciously burn a building after posting $10,000 bail The leader in the West. Not limiting tive leadership which has been friendly critic. erected for public use, to-wit trial is tentatively set for 11:30 criticism to the last democratic provided for by U.S. presidents Scott Shipp Hall, Virginia a.m. on the 9th of November. party president, he bit into past. He seem^ concerned that Military Institute, Lexington, The VMI Cadet will run a President Reagan also, com- this void of leadership was not Va. when a person was complete story about the in- menting on Reagan's 1980 elec- being fulfilled because of an at- (Schmidt Photos by Kurt therein." was "executed by the vestigation and the trial as soon tion promise of a Keynsian titude which exists in America Vogan,VMl Cadet) arresting officers, Chief Burch, as the case is concluded. Pag« Tha VMI Cadet, Octobtr 26,1984 Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor, I'm not talking about the the fans, but gets litUe more The past few years at VMI system itself. Theoretically, the than a haasle from the ad- have not been among the better system works, but it can't if the ministi'ation. Virginia Militia ones in its history as far as win- people running it aren't willing Hey I, how about a little en- ning is concern^. We've l)een to, not only "play the game", couragement from time to losing in football, losing in but play it with a sense of decen- time? How about a real "good During the past two years of my cadetship at the In- , losing in soccer, los- cy. Here are some examples of deal" here and there to boost stitute, it has come to my attention that the overall ing at advanced camp, etc. This the things I'm talking about morale? Something has to be appearance of the Virginia Militia does not always is ridiculous when we consider that build up and work to done by someone to boost the reflect the professional and military image desired by the caliber of person we have at destroy a cadet's motivational morale of the Corps. VMI overall. We're not incentives: (1) "Shake down in- The Administration is com- the ideals of VMI. slouches, or at least we weren't spections"; (2) Severe reduc- plaining about poor perfor- Whether you realize it or not, ladies and gentlemen, before we came here. If, in fact, tions in privileges such as days mance on the physical fitness you are under the scrutiny of the cadets and the pubUc we have become unmotivated and weekends for cadets that test in summer camp, and and uncaring, it is not solely our missed part of their furlough blaming it on the physical train- every day. Your appearance has a subtle effect on ing program here at VMI. how they view the Institute, and how they perceive fault. The administration is because of things such as greatly at fault also. The entire Cadre, basketball, football, However, simple as it may your ability to educate the cadets. It is very attitude of the administration is etc.; (3) That permit to escort seem, many cadets aren't scor- discouraging to see members of the uniformed facul- what contributes most to the your girlfriend in her own ing poorly because they're out ty displaying sloppy salutes, wearing improper in- plague of apathy that sickens homecoming parade that got of shape. They're scoring poor- signia, wearing brass that is tarnished and scratched the majority of the Corps. The slammed; (4) The sudden in- ly because the atmosphere beyond repair. (I won't even talk about the shoes!) blame cannot rest on the ac- crease in penalties for having around here breeds such tions of a single , nor can civilian clothes in your room; apathy. We start off "beating This communicates a lack of respect toward the it rest on a single action of the (5) Constant harassment of our heads against the wall" to uniform, and what it stands for; and possibly it con- entire administration. It must cadets with family to get back make something of ourselves veys an apathetic attitude towards the cadets, and rest on the little, individually in- into the stadium at the Parents' and the Institute, but the in- significant things that con- Weekend ball game; (6) The itiative is squelched rather than your interest in them. cultivated. Think about it for a minute. You are given the rank tinually pile up and eat away at Cadet that got boned 30 miles a cadets' sense of pride in being away at Mary Baldwin College To anyone who wants to know of an officer. Many of you are senior officers (majors here. for civilian clothes off post; (7) why VMI loses in anything, on up). These are positions of authority which de- The rudeness of Institute of- don't ask the football players, mand automatic respect. The Institute gives you that ficials towards Visitors of or the cadets that went to sum- rank in hopes that the cadets will see you as a leader, cadets; (8) Not being able to mer camp. Ask the Colonel who even sit on a park bench around has tripled the length of the ex- and therefore respect your professional experience Parents the parade ground and talk to cess demerits shwt. Ask the and insight. When a member of this faculty is seen ex- your girlfriend; (9) Being bon- tactical officer who doesn't hibiting the appearance previously described, it does ed for studying past 1 a.m., and really check rooms, but just little to promote this respect. Let your son the list goes on. In general, it's sends CKTMNI slips. Ask any In- the failure on the part of the ad- stitute official who has taken I spoke with General Knapp concerning this matter. know that ministration to realize that we advantage of the already ex- His response was that "there are grooming standards are not just cadets but young tremely strict rules of "the for the faculty both uniformed and civilian members, you haven^t men, who need an occasional game" just to get a "kick" out and all are expected to meet those standards." He forgotten pat on the back just as much as of causing a cadet's life to be also expressed the idea that each faculty member an occasional kick in the rear. that much more restricted. It's Another prime example is the hard to feel like a winner when should be "role model" in every sense. hinio Take cheer leading squad which tries one is treated like an inmate. In writing this letter, my intent was not to point at to help raise Corps morale with anyone in particular, but to appeal to the pride of each out a per- pep rallies, and look good for member of the faculty. It is my hope that you will sona I ad for David Moore '86 understand that your appearance is noticed, and that it does concern us! his birthday Michael Castaldi or any Subscribe Now! Class of 1986 special KurtW. Iversen occasion. Editor-in-Chief THE VMI CADET"""] Palmar Hamilton Matt Hadlay Kallay Dlllanbargar Auociata Editor Managing Editor BusinaM Managar , ^-^XINGTON. 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M4M. paatal numhar-USPM4-M0 Bill Dyer • Cadet Representative Page The VMI Cadet, October IfM Entertainment Sniffs (Iharh'H Srh«M'n Octoberfest Selections continued from page 3 Atlanta vs Pittsburgh St.Louis vs. Philadelphis This weekend the Keydets There will be approximately Once the Falcoas lost "White ' Well, as long as the Cardinals travel to Kichmond to play the 1500-2000 people at this Shoes" Johnson, and William don't have to rely too much on Spiders I can tell, win or lose, it outrageous party. Randy-Mac, Andrews, they lost their game Neil O'Donoghue they should is KoinK to be a great weekend! Sweet Briar, Hollins, Lyn- as the Rams proved on Monday win this week in Veteran's If you are not going to the game chburg College, Hampden- night. This is a terrible year all Stadium. Last week, "The Spor- then the Octoberfest in Lyn- Sydney, W & L, and VMI have around for football in the Iron ting News" said the Eagles chburg is the place to be. all been invited to go. There will City (suck it up Pitt), but the be seven bands there including needed Kenny Jackson for any Steelers should beat the This Saturday, the 27th of ()c- hope of success in the rest of the tolwr, the Lynchburg College "The Dads" and "The Deal", Falcons on Sunday. who will be playing in Rich- season, this week Jackson is out Circle K Club and the Lyn- with a separated shoulder. The chburg Kiwanis Club is sponsor- mond for the Class of '86's Ring Vikings vs. Bears Figure. Cardinals will win and the uig an Octoberfest. This wild Eagles will hit the bottom of the The Vikings QB, Tommy party will lie from 12:00 noon The party is about one and one-half miles north of Sweet NFC East. Kramer, went out last week More people until midnight in Lynchburg. with a shoulder injury and his The tickets are $6.50 for the en- Briar on Route 19 North. You Seattle vs. San Diego can pick up directions in room replacement Archie Manning have survived tire day and beer tickets are on- San Diego is a good Monday had trouble moving the team. ly 25 cents a cup. You must br- 185. Have a good time this Night team, but now Winslow weekend and be careful driving Kramer is questionable for this cancer than ing your ticket and a proper ID and Chandler are out, so Air week, but even if he's back, look to get in. after the party. See you in Rich- Corryell has no place to land. mond! for Payton and Co. to roll over now live in Asking a Charger to run is like the Vikings. asking the Regimental Staff to the City of think and we all know how that Tampa Bay vs. Kansas City goes. By the way, great Rich- If the Chiefs would get Todd Los Angeles. mond permit Kevin. Anyway, Blackledge back in at QB, look for the Sea hawks to win tliey'd be the hands down another on Monday night. favorite. Who wants to watch We are That's it. These are my tips Bill Kenney? Anyway, the edge for all those of you drowning in goes to the Chiefs, since the winning. Ifeffc those weekly pools, or just dy- Bucs have a habit of losing. ing to finally out wit that sports' ^m 9. Florist mentor from The Roanoke Jets vs. Patriots H ^i^anlcn Please , MKtii KikrviHi Times. If this doesn't go well I originally picked the Jets in UMimi«H> look for me back in the this one, but they can only win support the LEXINGTON Chaplain's Corner next week, so many games without AMERICAN SHOP FOR PAPPAGALLO but if the odds are with me, look Freeman McNeil and Wesley Join the Revolution out Sports Illustrated here I Walker. The Patriots are play- ^^ CANCER in come. ing well and gave the Dolphins a f SOCIETY' Red Roses 49ers vs.L.A. Rams great game last week with Tony Eason throwing for 313 yards 23 N. Main St. Cash and Carry Joe Montana and the 49ers and 3 TDs. 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The VMI Cadet, October 26,1M4, piHie 5 Looking Ahead

by: Jake Spivey completing 25 of 32 attempts Sports After two painful losses to with two touchdowns. The Virginia Tech and UT- Spiders stand 3-3 with wins over Chattanooga over the past three James Madison 43-12, Maine weeks, the gridiron Keydets are 30-13 and Massachusetts. Bowl- preparing anew this week for ing Green, Virginia Tech and their contest on Saturday with Wake Forest have all beaten the Shorts the University of Richmond. Spiders. The Spiders will be meeting the This will be the 67th meeting Keydets after taking a week off, between the two schools, which following their 24-7 win over V.M.I, leads 38-24 with 5 Ues. Massachusetts October 13. That The last four contests have been day saw the Spiders pile up 555 a 2-2 split, V.M.I, winning in yards in total offense. The at- 1980 and 1982 in Richmond while tack was led by the running of Richmond won in 1981 and last tailback Greg Grooms, who year, both games being played rushed lor 202 yards on 27 car- in Lexington. Kickoff time is set ries and by quarterback Bob for 1:30 p.m. at University of Blier who passed for 268 yards, Richmond Stadium in Rich- mond. Red-White Game Jim Shanley - 2 points, Mike With their first game still six Herndon - 1 point. Jay Nagle weeks away, the VMI basket- and Elmore, and the White ball team began practice last team which was composed of week and played their annual Current and five Rat recruits. Ked-White scrimage this past The White squad boasted Saturday. three players who were 6-7. In Gay Klmore led all scorers the end, however, the veterans with 19 points and was followed of the Red squad pulled ahead by Mark Current of the White in the second half to win the squad who had 17 points. game 59-48. Coach Fletcher's two squads The Keydets are looking for- consisted of the Red team, com- ward to another season of posed of veterans Cedric Wins marked improvement in the UTC Defense Works On Yet Another VMI Quarterback -14 points, Darren Sawyer -12 basketball team. Stay tuned for points, Mike Huffman - 9 points. further Keydet coverage. Southern Inn Restaurant Serving VMI Cadets and Their Families Proudly for the Last 50 Years Members of the VMI Keydet Club • v'' You know your way around Baldwin, Sure. MAIN STREET But do you know where to take her off post, er, campus? IVe 'II make it easy for you. Come downtown to the Wharf Deli & Pub. It's quiet, See Toyota For 1985 comfortable, and close by. Besides our long beer and wine list, we have a menu 1 J wL-v You'll get the Toyota Feeling 1 that features soups, salads, platters, and in the all new No. 1 I sandwiches. j selling import in the U.S. | And our priccs won't do mortal damage to your budget. 1 (SpMial K«yd«t DtecowiH as UmmI) | ^QE The Wharf Deli Coach Thalman, 1-9? across from the train station in Staunton Rt. 250 (Nsari-tl Exit) Staunton , MA-AMI

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Smear The Queer

by: Dave Adams w/notesby "Ski"

Did you ever wonder what players. The game is non- that clump of human flesh out stop—two 40 minute halves- at the end of the parade deck except for when an injury oc- was doing on Tuesday, Wednes- curs. day, and Thursday during There are two seperate sec- military duty? I'm referring to tions to each team. The first, the guys who are running the scrum, are a bunch of large around chasing after an oddly- quarled guys whose sole pur- shaped, white football. They're pose is to gain control of the ball the VMI Rugby Footbal Club, either from a line-out, or scrum- and they're keeping a game down, a brick, or a maul; and to alive that's earliest beginnings get the ball out to the second date back to the 1800's. faction, the line. The line's Of course, the game has main purpose in life is to score changed over the years; our by any means noted earlier. rugby club plays a version of The line as well as the scrum do Sniff's Sunday Selections have some organized play, the game called "Old by: PeteSniffin it should be a thriller. The edge although to the spectator it may that freak was a third of their American." Although it's rules Now that Lee Wimbish isn't goes to the Raiders though since seem impossible to detect. Pro- scoring, you just can't call them differ from the European style here to tell us all we need to they'll be on their home turf, bably the three "make it hap- an offensive machine. Since of the sport, the basic intent of know about the Wide World of and since John Elway will be pen" players are the "hooker" they're 1-8 you can't call them a the game remains the same... Sports, it seems that the VMI playing with a bruised shoulder. who hangs out on the corner of defensive machine either, so that intent being for each team community is becoming a little It should be close, but the the strip... oops... the "hooker" look for the Saints and their to score. Scoring can occur in athletically ignorant. Well, Raiders will take it. who tries to get the ball from million dollar backfield to come three ways. The first, a "try," maybe not on all fields, (Go Lions vs. Packers up with a win on Sunday. is when a player advances the the middle of the scrum to back Rugby) but in the gridiron area ball across the "try zone" line of it; the "scrum half," who we just aren't thinking. So, in The Lions are hot, and the Buffalo vs. Miami and "touches" the ball down takes the ball from the scrum the interest of the Corps, the Packers most definitely are not. under control. Four points are and gets it to the lien; and the faculty, and big Bob, here's a The Lions have won two in a Let's just call this Oyster awarded for a try. The second "fly half," who is the first little help with this Sunday's row now after a rough start so Bowl II starring the Miami way to score is on a conversion player in the line and usually games. look for them to make the Dolphins as Virginia Tech. So- calls the line play. Packers 1-8 after Sunday. after the "try." After a try is Now, you might ask why I'm meone should put a stop to this So, what you see out there at the scored, the same team gets a writing this since my articles Saints vs. Browns game. I mean hey. Bills are end of the parade deck is nota chance to convert that score by are usually of a more religious people too! game of "smear the queer." The Browns kicked a 60 yard place kicking the ball through nature. Well, since I can't write It's a very old sport that some last week which hap- the goal posts which stand right the Chaplain's Corner because I continued on page 6 brave cadets are getting involv- pens about once a decade. Since on the try zone line. The goal can't get in touch with Chaplain ed in. Sure, ther are a lot of in- posts are similar to those used Caudill, I had to make some juries, and it's probably one of in the earlier days of football. If kind of Sunday prediction. the most tiring sports I've seen, the conversion is successful, the God's a football fan anyway, at also. But another time-honored team is given two more points. least that's what the people in tradition is the "rugby party" The third way to score is called Texas Stadium say, so I don't which tends to offset all the a kick on goal, it is similar to a think he'll mind my switching negative aspects of the game. field goal in football. At any departments for a week. time during the game, or after a Our club is 3-3, but has gone Anyway if you've been losing to g SAY CHEESE sufficient penalty occuring through some good advances in Brill for weeks now take a look close to the try zone, a player the past two weeks, which in- a these picks and see what you may kick on goal. Usually, dur- volved 2 wins over New River can do. ing the play of the game, the Valley, and W&L. They are player only has time to "drop continued on page 6 Skins vs. Giants kick" the ball. The drop kick is Running against the Skins doesn't get many teams P AND SMILE the same as it was back in the old days of football; it scores anywhere, and when you've got three points. A penalty kick can one of the worse rushing attacks be dropped or place kicked; it in the NFL you're definitely in a scores three points. losing position. The Giants A The early game was a sport passing game is only mediocre for gentleman (which is ques- and their kicking game is fall- tionable when it comes to the ing apart, so the Skins will be VMI ruggers). The referee is leaving the Meadowlands 6-3 on referred to as "sir" and has United Vtfey Sunday. Cincinnati vs. Oilers N GET THE very tight control over the play KA.Mors I.A.ST WOK I )S The Bengals are having of the game. But the action in KKO.M KHIKNDSTO KKIKNM.S quarterback problems and had PICTURE? the game is left up to the to play all three of their QBs "><<•' week. Colts vs. Cowboys Y, WE HAVE A VARIETY The Colts pulled an upset over the Steelers last week, but there OF GREAT CHEESES. isn't much chance of them do- ing it again this week in Texas Stadium. Even though I hate to S 110 S. JefTerson Street • Lexington, VA 24450 MJNKMG AND DRIVING say it. the Cowboys will win on CAN Kil A FRIENOSHIR Sunday. Broncos vs. Raiders Both teams are on top of the " UHMN'iurt.1 liMtiiMWii m. The VMI Cadet, Octobtr 24, in4. Pagt 7

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CWWT ibUR Pa0« Tht VMI Cadtt, Octobtr 1984 Humour Matt Danirl A Fish Story 1 B C HARTIKR It takes time to prepare for a down main street, but not Sally big catch. The mind wanders and Linda Their bold plan is to and the hands fumble. For some sprinkle Barracks with status the catch is worth it. slips, chumming they call it, "They're running, word just and then sit back in the P.X. came in!" and wait, sipping on sodas, wat- "Good, let's set up before the ching the clock, tapping their place gets overcrowded." feet. Every now and then a Having pulled on a tight knit cadet will surface and look at sweater, ^lly twists her torso them with his bluging eyes, and in front of a mirror and gives every now and then he senses herself an approving smile. trouble and dives down deep in- Behind her, Linda, a girl who to the shadows of Barracks Throwing on second yardbird, Herr General/* has fished the cadet "You know Sal, they're just mainstream for two years, not running like they used to. I blows casually on polished can remember getting three or nails. They will leave the lady's four cadets in one night, some room in Lejuene Hall soon; might be real big too. Now I they're going after cadets might get one or two scrawny again. The sport is popular. It is underclassmen." Well Col. Cummings?sDartboard, were Bone of the Week-goei-goes to 3r d ^aassma^ n Allan "Moto" more than a hobby or a form of "Yea, but Linda, this is ring getting tired of entering your Steve Barcik who was boned by Cowan couldn't convince the entertainment, it is almost figure season. If a girl can't get name in the Dartboard, but Kevin Jenkins for improper rest of Bravo Company to re- hereditary. Sally's mom gaffed a guy this month they won't once again you qualify for con- turnout. Whats the matter Ke- fuse "hijy down," insisted on cadets twenty years ago. Lin- ever get one." spicuously sleeping at the vin, can't take the blame for an going to BRC, and defiantly da's mom tried it too, but she "Well maybe, but I still say public Helmut Schmidt Lec- idiot maneuver like forming on strapped his hay to the rail refuses to speak of it now. Lin- the quality is poor unless you ture. Is that bone similar to the stoops'' Monday morning. What a radi- da's mom tried it too, but she get a four or five year man." head on desk during morning The football team hopes that cal! refuses to speak of it now, she Sally thought for a moment. CQ? Mike Wooten enjoyed the pre- Mrs. Cummings. you can just pulls at her premature gray "What do you say we not go Rat John Williams proves sent they all gave him By the dress 'em up but you can't tiike hair As for Sally and Linda, the fishing then. Let's go to W&L that rats are truly clueless way, is it true you want to be 'em out. Please put Johnny to sport is ingrain^ in them; they and hunt big game?" When asked by a civilian moto room orderly the rest of the se- bed against the wilds of nature: a "Nah. I still like hooking rist "Where she could find Col. mester so you can be with your "No! No! No! Alvin and Jim, cadet running the block. Nor cadets and tossing them back." Sander's," rat Williams re- new found friend Sweep the our guys wear red jerseys, not are these two alone. Up and That's the spirit." Sally said, plied, "Don't ask me ma'am, floor much? whi te ones."—Coach Thalman down the Shenandoah girls "Your mom would be proud." I've only been here two Congratulations to Dave Fur- singularly or in groups fish for And such are true fishers of months." Does he live on post?" ress for completing his two cadets. Some shyly troll up and men. Geek Maneuver of the Week- month in-barracks biology-ex- goes to the bonehead who order- periment. Dave's bed sheets ed the corp to look like nerds at will be on display at next mon- the football game by carrying th's Bio-Funk Expo in Des rain capes during a heatwave. Moines, Iowa. HODGE PODG SPECIALTY F(M)DS Im|»ort<>d and Domestic Wines and Brrr Cheeses Snacks. Fartv PlaUers Best Candv Counter in Town UWtNlU* « fl* lieliveries CfUKiaCK SR*C OUB OWM lilFTS-TOVS-JEWELRY-

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