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by Jeanne M. Benjamin who are registered at WPI will be has requested space in the same build­ A. 7 Two-person apartments Newspeak Staff allowed to reside In WPl's residence ing according to the selection choices. B. 5 Three-person apartments It is that time of year again when WPI centers, and all resident students, with Women's and Men's lotteries will be C. 17 Five-person apartments students begin their hunt for housing in the exception of those residing in the separate, and the cards for singles, D. 12 Seven-person apartments earnest. In addition to the off-campus Ellsworth-Fuller Apartment. are re­ doubles. triples and suites will be drawn II. Residence Hall Space: Men apartments there are many alternatives quired to participate in one of the 2 meal together The Ellsworth and Fuller a­ (95 Spaces) for upperclassmen here on campus. The plans offered partments will be drawn together. The Ellsworth and Fuller apartments will be A. 25 Trowbridge Road majority of these who desire to live at In order to participate in the Lottery, 1. All 19 spaces are reserved for WPI frequently secure themselves a each student must obtain a letter card in drawn first on March 1 at 6:00 p.m. In the Lower Wedge, and drawing of priority upperclassmen. place to stay, and for the past 2 years all the Office of Residential Life. These 2 1 single room, 9 double rooms students originally placed on the waiting cards will be available from February 7 numbers for dormitories will also take place. On March 3 the Office of Resi­ B. 16 Elbridge list were secured a room somewhere. to February 22. and there Is a $10.00 tee 1 All 16 spaces are reserved for The Office of Residential Life will per card, which when paid Is credited to der.tial Life will conduct the actual Men's and Women's Room selection. All upperclassm~m sponsor 2 informational sessions con­ the student's A-term bill The fee must 2. 2 single rooms, 7 double rooms cerning the Housing Lottery and ott­ be paid at the Accounting Office on or students will be required to pay a $100 deposit and sign contracts at the Dean C. The remaining 60 spaces will be campus opportunities In the Lower before 4:00 p m. February 22, and turn in held in Sanford-Riley and Stoddard. Wedge on Thursday, February 3 and the cards stamped "paid'' to the Office of of Students Office. On April 4 from 1:00 p m - s·oo p m will be for the Ellsworth/ Five single rooms in Morgan Hall will be Wednesday, February 16 at 1·00 p.m. In Residential Life by 5:00 p.m. February available also. addition there are pamphlets that pro­ 22. Fuller units and Aprll 5 from 1 .00 p.m vide helpful hints when evaluating an All requests for doubles. triples, and - 5 00 p.m. will be for the Residence Ill. Residence Hall Space: Women apartment or speaking with a landlord i11 suites, as with the apartments. must be Halls (60 Spaces) the lobby of the Office of Residential stapled together and each roommate(s) The following 1s a breakdown of A. 28 Trowbridge Road Life name(s) must appear on all cards. spaces for the apartments and men's 1. AH 11 spaces are reserved for Since only freshmen who desire to Doubles. triples and suites will receive and women's options as supplled by the upperclasswomen reside 1n WPI lac1llties are guaranteed one priority number. Entrants who de­ Office of Residential Life for the 1983- 2. 4 doubles, 1 triple housing, all students who wish to ac­ sire a double, triple or suite, but who 1984 academic year: B. The remaining 49 women's spaces quire on-campus housing for next year have no roommates will be assigned I. Ellsworth-Fuller Apartments will be held in Sanford-Riley and Stod­ must enter The Lottery. Only students with the next lnJividual on the list who (196 spaces) dard B

The student newspaper of Worcester Polytechnic Institute WINTER Volume 11 Number 1 Tuesday, February 1, 1983 WEEKEND Fire Protection Engineering at WPI

by An1amaria Diaz the only other known M.S program. A are also involved in basic research. This upgrade existing structures. Newspeak Staff text used in the program was written by includes running test fires. studying The Center for Firesafety Studies is The Center for Firesafety Studies Dr. D.D. Drysdale of the University of burning qualities. and thereby deter­ located in Higgins laboratories. They sdmrn1sters a Bachelor s-Mastet's De­ E~inburgh who visited WPI for a tew mining the means to control burning. are trvmg to make students more aware gree program which enables a student months last year. This leads to the implementat1on of new of the program To attract add1t1onal to obtain a Bachelor's m any branch of The Fire Protection Engineering pro­ codes, standards, and test methods. students they are working on creating a engineering and a Master's in Fire gram at WPI trains the engineer as a The current job market appears pro­ Co-op program in fire protection This Protection Engineering in 5 years. This general practitioner. The course work mising for fire protection engineers will enable more people to afford a decrea3es the amount or time necessary involves study of the theory and design There are approximately 1000 openings second degree. to obtain an M S degree by approxi- of fire protection equipment. risk evalu- per year, Many of the personnel in the The Center also offers short courses lire protection industry are persons who for practicing professionals in fire pro­ have learned their skills on the job. tection. These courses may range from 1 Professor Custer has had a number of day to 1 week. There are usually 3-4 inquiries from companies regarding stu­ dents in the fire protection program. He courses per year The areas covered notes that lire protection engineers are have included the toxicity or com­ employed by all levels of government bustion products. the measure of build­ ing fire safety, and the application of and the military. NASA maintains a large staff of F.P.E.'s at Its headquarters and detector technology. These courses other sites Insurance companies also enable practicing professionals to keep utilize the skills of F.P. engineers to aware of the advancements 1n their industry. measure risks and to propose means to Comp results 1983 Dept. Total Total Percent Total Percent Exams Number AO Passed Passed Given AO AC & AO AC & AO BB 3 0 0% 2 67 %

CM 51 1 2% 30 59%

CH 6 0 1 Prof. Richard L. P. Custer. - Dave Orab. 0% 17% mately one year. The program has been alien, fire dynamics (that is. fluid me­ available for two years. Currently there chanics and heat and mass transfer as CE 46 6 13% 40 87% are 22 students enrolled m the M.S. applied to fires) combustion chemistry program and 1 student in the B.S.-M.S. (the chemical thermodynamics of fires), cs 47 9 19% 35 74% program. Most of the students in the operating principles and desiqn of de­ Master's program are part-time stu­ tection systems the codP.S and stan­ dents They are generally Mechanical, dards used 1n design brand new Constitution which should help their unbelievable support at our wrest­ efforts in representing you at home as Newspeak run more efficiently. We also plan on making changes in an effort ling meets. most specifically the WNEC WPI wrestlers to make Newspeak more enjoyable and beneficial to our readers. One new meet last week WPI wrestling fans have As a final note. there will be a wrestling feature you will see this week is our Arts and Entertainment section. All the always given us great support at both spectator bus going to trad1t1onal wrest­ latest news in the Arts will be located in one easy to find section. This home and away meets, however. last ling rival U S. Coast Guard Academy on section wlll include happenings on campus and throughout the Worcester Tuesday was unbelievable. In fact. we February 9. 1983 II is being sponsored Area We hope our readers wilf find this new section informative and helpful. have always thought of our fans as part by the Varsity Club and the cost is only Along with our own new ideas, we welcome input from all members of the of our team Because of you. opponents one dollar which includes admission to hate to wrestle us in Alumni Gym Your the meet. More information can be WP/ community. Letters to the editor should be typed and double spaced. If presence and support gives us a great obtained 1n the Athletic Department you want to become more involved, Newspeak needs writers. We have psychological lift which helps us obtain OH ice weekly meetings Mondays at 4 p.m. In Sanford Riley 01. Writing for top performances. Again, we thank you for your tre­ Newspeak can be a rewarding experience and It is a great way to meet On Wedr1esday, February 2. 1983 WPI mendous support of WPI wrestling. people. will have its last home meet for this We, the editors, look forward to this year and hope to make 1983 our best season This will be the last home - Phil Grebinar year ever. We thank you for your continued readership and please feel free performance for seven WPI wrestling Head Wrestling Coach to stop by the Newspeak Office if we can help you in any way. seniors which includes wrestlers and - Mike Thorn '83 managers These people have been Co-Captain directly responsible for the past four - John Atkinson '83 years of wrestling success which in- Co-Caprain NEWSPEAK OFFICE HOURS P u b restriction attacks

Monday 8 - 12 wrong problem Wednesday 9 - 12 1 - 3 To the Editor: are other periods which cause concern it Thursday 8 - 10 Near the end of 8-term WPI students will be studied when the need arises " received a letter from Glenn Deluca. the Surely he can't be serious This attitude Friday 9 - 12 3-5 Assistant Director of Student Activities. will eventually lead to total restriction of The letter essentially "t3ted that stu­ minors from the pub Therefore the dents would not be allowed admittance atmosphere and purpose of the pub will to the pub during the Friday happy hour be destroyed due to the pub's inability to I believe that this new infringement deal with the situation that other night­ attacks the problem at the wrong point. clubs have overcome. II is the students of legal age who are In closing, I would !Ike to suggest that supplying the alcohol to minors The the pub council investigate the means L.etten Polley letter states. "Students under 20 have a employed by nightclubs such as Cele­ WPI Newspeak welcomes letters to the editor. letters submitted for the two-fold obligation: not to drink alco­ brations and The Mohawk with regard publlcatlon should be typed (double spaced) and contain the typed or printed holic beverages and not to endanger the to admitting minors. name of the author aa well as the author's signature. letters should contain a pub license ." It also should have - Dave Selfors '86 phone number for verification. Students submitting letters to the editor should stated, students over 20 also have a two­ put their class year after their name. Faculty and 1taff should Include their full fold obligation: not to buy alcoholic Carll/on boosted tltle. letters deemed libelous or Irrelevant to the WPI community wlll not be beverages for minors and not to endan­ published. ger the pub license Christmas spirit The editors reaerve the right to edit letters for correct punctuation and spelling. The most humorous line in Glenn To the Editor lettera to the editor are due by noon on the Saturday preceding publication. Send Deluca's letter is when he states. "A I just want to express my appreciation them to WPI box 2472 or bring them to the Newspeak Office, Riiey 01 . positive aspect to this should be a to those who were involved in getting the Commentary articles reflect the opinions of the writer and not necessarily reduction in the size of the crowd, carillon working again. Because there of Newsoeak. madvertising manager campus for very long and since I am not programs and therein lies the source of Robert E1ermann a member of the faculty. I have been the problem The very nature of the WPI Scott Schenker Maureen O'Brien reluctant to make any comment on the Plan Is a deliberate departure from the ABET accreditation situauon which has normally required. structured engineer­ photography editor clrculatlon manager Dave Drab associate editors surfaced as a result of the recent ABET­ ing curriculum Ed Childs team visit In reading the articles on lh1s There are currently four ABET- accre­ Keith Agar 1port1 editors sub1ect in Newspeak, I have been aware dited curricula at WPI Chem1cnl, C1v1I, graphics editor Manon Keeler Lisa Longwell of only one reference to the value of a Electrical and Mechanical Engineering David P. Tormey Carlo Verrengia Jack Nickerson degree in an ABET-accredited curri­ The last three programs have been culum from the standpoint of engineer­ continually accredited by ABET since ing registration and the ability of obtain­ 1936 and Chemical Eng1neenng since ..------•STAFF ------· ing a professional license Thts was 1942. In 1981-82 these four programs Greg Doerschler stated in the Dec 7 issue in the article encompassed 71 4% of the undergra­ Debbie Allen Samir Ghosh Tim Roesch "Everything you wanted to know about duate enrollment. Consequently any Jeanne Benjamin Joe Grimes Mike Roush ABET. which said among a number of actions that would have any impact 1n Howard B Bernard Dan Jocavanco Jean Salek other reasons that "it (ABET accredi­ the accreditation of these four programs Howie Cyker Jett Lenard Eric Schade tation) facilitates getting a professional will affect a substanllal portion of the Scott Daniels Larry Leung Victor Schubert license" None of the reasons cited. undergraduate population. Greg Dearborn David Mahoney Joe Sheehan however comes close to the funda­ At the present time the regulations of John Delaney Jim Morton Mark Skinner mental and important reason for which the State Board of Reg1strallon for Robert DeMattia Erin O'Connell Geoff Strege ABET and the accreditation process was Professional Engineers provide for reg- Steve Demers Steve Olivieri Nell Sullivan created. namely to assure students (and 1strat1on as a professional engineer the Annamaria Diaz Chris Pappas Dave Wall parents) that an engineering curriculum following qualif1cat1on. among others John S. Dranchak Walter Plante Skip Williams which has been accredited 1s at least of a Graduation from an ABET-accredited minimally satisfactory quality This ac· curriculum plus four years of quahfy1ng creditation process which was begun 1n experience plus the passing of two eight 1932 has well stood the test of time. As hour exams the EIT 01 Fundamentals WPI Newspeak of Worcester Polytechnlc Institute, formerly the Tech News, has stated in its recent 49th Annual Report and the Principles and Practice exam been published weekly during the academic year, except during college vacations, for 1980·81, "ABET •s the organization P E By State Board rule. the EtT exam since 1909. Letters to the editor must be signed and contain a telephone number for representing the engineering profession may be taken during tho senior year verification. WPI Newspeak subscribes to Colleglate Press Service. Collegiate 1n matters relating to the development Another qualrf1cat1on is graduation from Headllnes. and Nallonal On-Campus Reports. Edltorlal and business offices are maintenance. and improvement o f qua­ an engineering or science-related cur located In Room 01, Sanford Riiey Hall at WPI. Copy deadllne Is noon on the lily engineering education in the U S II riculum (not accredited by ABET) plu Saturday preceeding publication. Typesetting done by Laplante Associates. 1s a voluntary process 11 has changed eight years of "11fll1fymg exp r enc pl 1 Printing done by Enterprise Printing and Graphics Company. First class postage with the times and 11 operates 10 reflect the two exam To put 11 "•mply grad paid at Worcester, Massachusetts. Subscription rate Is $10.00 per school year, the interests of the students and 11ghts of mes or n1or n a non a er d t slngle copies 60 cents within the conunenta1unnea ~tates . Make all checks payable the unlvers1t1es with the highest profe - program wp Id not Q I ft d tot k to WPI Newspeak. tonal and ethical standards th EIT wh fll t w While seeking 10 assure min1mall ' (continued on page 3) Tuesday, February 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 3 ( COMMENTARY J The 1983 we would all like to see by Neil Sullivdn cigarette or 1s over 150 pounds promises There are some things that everyone frozen pizza. Naturally Vidal Sassoon Nowspeak Staff lo give up smoking or to lose weight. Of would like to see this year. Among them. antacid would come out soon after. How Since 1he new year has started, every all the methods for carrying out each of I would like to see Cathy Rigby admit about Chanel No 132 for people who writer. cnt1c, political correspondent. these resolutions. only two are sure-fire. that she really does usually go around like to be with horses or just smell like newsman, gossip columnist, and ac­ To quit smoking, send away for any TV talking about feminine protection them. How about Jordachesnow tires­ countant has made a ten best/worst list special-offer ltmited-supply pills. After Wou.dn't we al I like to see an experiment your rear end never looked so good. Or told us of the memorable things in 1982. taking two of these pills you will be so prove that white mice are born with what about Cheryl Teigs dentures - or told us what everyone would ltke to sick that smoking will be the farthest cancer betore every food except broc­ look at that cover-girl smile see in 1983 Well, so that you will not be thing from your mind. To lose weight coli arid brussel sprouts are banned by Of course each year new designers d1sappo1nted In this newspaper, that 1s simply watch Richard Simmons After the FDA Wouldn't we ail be surprised if and product endorsers jump onto the 1ust what this article is a virtual pot­ five minutes 1f you can still keep from someone proved that every word ever sell-out-to-big-bucks bandwagon Who polirri of resolutions, nostalgia, and throwing up, you wlll never lose an printed in the National Enquirer were will we be subjected to this year? The list hopes for the new year. ounce. anyway Marlboro and Nestle are true. and all Jeanne Dixon's predictions of possibilities ls endless: perhaps Ron­ Of course every year people make waiting to see how you do would come true. Wouldn't It be nice 1f ald Reagan hair dye, Orson Welles resolutions Everyone decides to give Now 1983 looks to be just chock full of someone explained why Frank Perdue jeans, possibly John Delorean artificial something up or do more of another exciting things. The world may blow up looks like a chicken It definitely would snow for ski resorts, and maybe even thing. No one is ever so obvious as to any day, the highest unemployment not be surprising to discover that the Margaret Thatcher rubber duckies - resolve "this year I will not walk in front figures since the great Depression are nationwide herpes scare could be traced complete with the slogan "Sinking' The of moving trucks" or "from now on I will still rising and Billy Martin and George to Richard Dawson. possibilities do not exist•' not go outdoors in -10° weather in iust Steinbrenner have officially gotten back Won't everyone be anxiously waiting And who will write autobiographies my underwear." However, everyone in together more times than Richard Bur­ to see what new designer products this year? Maybe Alexander Haig will the world who ever held a match to a ton and Eltzabeth Taylor. come out. How about Sergio Valenti write I Am In Charge Here - REALL YI Or Bowie Kuhn will pen his thoughts in This Is My Sport: Love It Or Leave It . Possibly Stephen Spellberg will take time to wnte E.T. And Me: The Money Is Stlll Rolling In. Happy New Year. UH \S GHEAP A view of WKAT, ME the WORRY?/ world THE LAW NEVER by Mark Skinner Newspeak Staff President Ronald Reagan delivered STOPPED ME his State of the Union address last Tuesday night before a 101n1 session o f ~EfORt/ Congress His talk focused on the high unemployment and record deficits pla­ guing the country. Reagan called for bipartisan support of his new init1at1ves. which included raising Income taxes, a freeze on federal spending increase with the exception of military spending, and updating certain JOb and health care programs Reagan visited D1g1tal and IBM in Boston Wednesday to highlight his support for high technology in­ dustries Early last week a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) dissolved into chaos when certain countries could not agree on prices and pumping limits. Prices per barrel are forecasted to fail from S34 to ... ABET Changing the course $25. with a corresponding drop 1n price (continued from page 2) at lhe pump by Dave Wall make a course change People who Two separate fires swept through have to wait unlll after having achieved Newspeak Staff change majors want to exchange downtown Worcester early last week four years of qualifying experience This courses in their old discipline for leaving 25 homeless and killing 2 would prove to be a serious drawback C-Term 1s something of a trauma courses in the new one. People find out Six Willtams College students began a since the senior year 1s the best time in People decide not to take advantage of that they don't really need a particular fast Monday protesting the school's which to take the exam Intersession and stay home the four course and that their time might be trust investments m companies doing In the past. engineers from the Civil weeks and sometimes don't even hke to better spent in another. One may ex­ business with South Africa because o f d1sc1pllne were pnmarily those inter­ come back to wonderful Worcester. perience sudden conflicts. There is also that country's racial discrimination po lt­ ested in reg1strat1on However. in more which has winters reminiscent of Mount the case where the student wants to take cies. The trustees claimed that the issue recent years with more recognition and Washington Those who have come an overload, but discovers that he has was more complex than the students attention to reg1stra11on 1n industry, the back for Intersession don't like to either, bitten off more than he can chew portrayed, and refused to alter their numbers of mechanical. electrical and because although they might be re­ By nature. a course change method position despite heavy negative media chemical engineers seeking registration accl1mated. they've been doing what becomes an ungainly beast at a school exposure. is increasing Furthermore. the enroll­ they wanted for the last two weeks. and this size. It isn't anybody's fault Just like Former Alabama football coach Paul ments in the first two are increasing to have to return to real classes is sort of great oaks spring from trny acorns. "Bear" Bryant. 69. died on Wednesday dramatically I firmly behave that 1t is and was buried Friday 1n a ceremony extremely important for WPI and its attended by hundreds of mourners. future students to maintain its ABET­ Strong winds. heavy rain and un­ accred1ted programs through construc­ (______o_u __ T__ o_ f _T_u_R_N______) usually high tides pounded the C,al t­ tive accommodation with ABET guide­ fornla coast for several days 1n a row lines irritating in rts own way course changes afe messy becallse causing l ew~es to burst, boardwalks lo - Morton S Fine P E With the winter comes snow. ice, ;ind that's the way 11 1s People who have to be washed AWfly and houses near the Program Adm1 n1strator. MEAC enrollment at WPI Enrollment, such ns 1t do their business have to accept tha t it's ocean to be ruined by huge waves WPI alumnus is. 1s not usually as much of a hassle as 1t rather like trying to swallow sandpaper Damage is estimated 10 run into rn1ll1ons was A-Term There usually aren't any and hope that the staff can make 11 n little of dollars Many roads have been closed alterations 1n the procedure. one's busi­ easier and sandbagging continues constantly ness with the various and sundry agen­ There are two basrc sides to course Preliminary figures for the 1984 bud­ Intramural Swimming cies on the clearance sheet 1s already changing There's the quick and un­ get show that President Reagan has r?O An lotrarnurat Swim Meet will be hc>ld done and everything seems to move JUSt nerving sign-up, and lhe slow bul usu­ chance of balancing the budget befor on FEbruory :?2 t 7 pm nnd Februarv a ltttle bit more smoothly Once you ally satisfying course change 1989 Next years 848 b1lhon dollar 24 at 7 pm E=ntry formc; and information spend the time exchanging your forms The quick but unnerving change re­ budget 1s the largest ever and calls fo a on the m et will b handed out on for schedules. as the enrollment pro­ volves around a course" that for one 189 b1llton dollar def1c1t Many debates Ff'brunry 7 1983 ' 4 1 pm in lhe cedure oescript1on reads 11 you have reason or another has not reached its alternt1ons and revisions of the figures Conference Room of Alumni Gyll' All no course changes you are finished'' enrollment l1m1t Things get unnerving are expected on the bill m the coming I Ir\ f rm w I b u bV 4 p fTI Unfortunately 11 you have to make when the enrollment and the hm1t were weeks thP fight ng heaviest about th r 1d1y Februa1y 11 course chongcs that can finish you tool close togr>ther v.hel" you ~ot rn line and $30 b1ll1on dolfa1 ncrease n defense There are plenty of good rca ..,ns to (continued on page 4) spending Page 4 NEWS PEAK Tuesday, February 1, 1983 (______c_A_M_p_u_s_c~A_p_s_ul_E_s_· ______---') Qualifications of Independent office (excluding E term). entry fee Student Government Representative: Elections will take pl'lce on Thursday, 2 Thursday. Feb . 10 - Clinic 12·00 Elections 1 The Independent Representative February 24 1983 noon, Wresthng Room. Harrington 3 Friday, March 4 - Weigh-in, 10·00- The WPI Student Government has shall be a full-time undergraduate stu­ Intramural Wrestling 11:30 a.m . Men's Locker Room announced the following procedures for dent who is not a member of nor a The second annual Intramural Wrest­ Wrestling. Harrington Auditorium· Student Government elections includ­ pledge for any fraternity or sorority. 4. ling Tournament will be held the first Friday March 00-11:00 p.m ing Student Government President, He/She must also reside off campus. ie. 4 4 week 1n March. The tentative schedule Monday. March 7. 4 00-Conclusion Student Government Secretary, Inde­ not in any WPI owned complex or is: Questions should be directed to Tour­ pendent Representative, and the class fraternity or sorority house He/She 1. Thursday, Feb 3 - Sign-up. 4 15 nament Director Coach Phil Grebinar officers for the classes of 198.4...1985, must be in academic residence for at p.m.. Alumni Conference Room, $2 00 or Intramural Director. Mel Massucco and 1986, (president, vice president; least three (3) of the tour (4) terms of secretary. treasurer and class r~e­ sentatlve) In the case of the junior class officers, the Junior Prom Chairman shall ENGINEERS· GO FULL S_.EED AHEAD also be elected at this time 1 All candidates should pick up an election petition and a copy of election procedure by-laws in the Dean of Stu­ AT ELECTRIC BOAT! dents Office starting on Wednesday, Electric Boat 1s the world's foremost designer February 2. 1983. and builder of nuclear submarines - one of 2. The petition signed by at least 50 the great engineering challenges of this century. full-time undergraduate students must be submitted to the Executive Commit­ With a S3 bllhon backlog and long-term contracts. ... _ tee of Stude~t Government on Electric Boat offers career opportunities In nearly Thursday, February 10, between the every engineering d1sc1phne (tncluding electrical, hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. in the mechanical. c1v1I, etc.). top pay and benefits Student Government Office in Daniels long-range stability and an unmatched lifestyle Hall. All signatures must be legible and on the southern New England seacoast

include P 0 . Box Number. Signatures USCtz-~ <> E-~r._-,... •.•• M;; are sub1ect to verification. Signatures not legible will be discarded IN THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CASE OF CLASS OFFICERS ONLY Electric Boat Division MEMBERS OF THAT CLASS MAY SIGN Tne Best Sll1pbu1tam9 Team rn Amenca ONE PETITION FOR EACH OFFICE In the case of the independent representa­ uH. .,..0 nve, only independent students as de­ Electric Boat Division w ill be interview ing fined below may sign petitions. on campus on February 9, 1983. Informative Qualifications for Student slide presentations, questions and answer Government President and period to be held on the evening of February Secretary 8, 1983. Refreshments w i II be served. Please contact the Placement Ott ice for time and 1. The President shall be a full-time junior at the time of his/her election and in academic residence for four of his/her four terms of office (excluding E term) 2. The Secretary shall be either a full time junior or sophomore at the time of his/her election and in academic resi­ dence for four of his/her four terms of office (excluding E term) BS & MSEE Qualifications for Class Officers 1. Any full-time undergraduate is eligible to seek nomination from within CAMPUS his/her class based upon date of admis­ sion. He/She must be in academic INTERVIEWS residence for at least three (3) of the four (4) terms of office (excluding E term). MONDAY, ... changes FEB. 7 (continued from page 3)

are now far apart. Is there something about the course you haven't been told? Upperclassmen are a good source of such Information. having committed the error of taking such and such a course at such and such a time. and advising their friends to do otherwise. One hears questions Ilka, ''Why doesn't anybody take this course?".1..11ly to hear maniacal laughter from those who are in on the secret The slow, usually satisfying course change is centered around the other extreme. the course that everybody wants to get into. Courses that are especially prone to this are 1000 and 2000 level CS courses, as the material is not really esoteric enough to appeal to computer science majors alone - so one falls victim to the waiting list. - Waiting lists are amazing animals They fluctuate llke the stock market Being on a waiting list can be bad because one can miss up to three lectures In a course before getting in There is also the waiting and hoping you won't have to take a course you're going to have absolutely no use for ever again. There are a lot of links in the waiting / hst to course change chain, from the student workers to Dean van Alstyne to Kearfott ideas guide the future. the mail room and so on. If one of those •links breaks, you might not know that Our systems guide almost everything that moves ... including careers. fOU got Into a course But 11 you do, you Our rarefied technolog1cal environment has been usually feel a lot better. producing ground·break1ng applications-and I I But. course changes have to be last·movingcareers-forover30years Ke ar f t t made. To those of you who have to make II you re 1ook1ng for a tast·track opportumty in aerospace technology, see your Placement . 0 them good luck. Those who don't get Office lor our company profile and to sign up for a thlngs to go as planned can always take one·on one 1nterv1ew U S c1t1 zensh1p reqU1red a d1v1s1on of The S I NG E R Company comfort In the thought that some of those who got 1n ahead 01 you die An equal opportunity employer m I wt o c1ea1es opportunit•cs wondering why they took this silly course 1n the first place Tuesday, February 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 5

Concert featuring David Johansen

with Preview Friday, February 4, 1983, 8:00 p.m.

Doors open 7:30

Tickets $4.00 w/WPI ID $5.00 other colleges

All tickets $5.00 the night of the show. No kegs, bottles or coolers allowed.

Nightclub

Sat. Feb. 5, 1983 Harrington Aud. Doors Open 8:30 the comedy of Tom Parks and music by The Marsels

l Tickets $8.00 per couple. I

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All tickets on sale Wed. Jan. 26 11-2 Dally Peg 6 NEWS PEAK Tuesday, February 1, 1983 (______s_ . p_o~RT_S__ ~ ______,) Now ranked 20th nationally In Div. Ill. Kaufman picked for CBS Wrestlers upset Lowell selection board by Robert Elermann ten contender, but last year the Engi­ despite injuries News Editor neers ranked 13th twice and at one point Coach Ken Kaufman, coach of .he possessed the top offense. As far as this by Paul N. Fortier Including one stunning pin by Mike WPI Men's Basketball team, has been re­ year is concerned, WPI has had a and Thorn In only 18 seconds. Other pins elected by the NCAA to serve on a CBS tougher schedule and consequently has Daniel Mott were by Rich Testa, Dave Parker, Jeff sports selection board. This board, a 8-5 record. Horowitz and John Atkinson. made up of ten Division Ill coaches The Engineers are enjoying a 12-1 The WPI vs. Amherst meet was slated nationwide, selects the top ten Division record this season They are nationally to be one of the best battles of the Ill basketball teams every two weeks. ranked 20th Division 111 and were ranked season. Despite Amherst's national Out of these ten teams. the number one 1st In New England Division Ill prior to ranking and Impressive llneup, WPI put team is televised In play by CBS during their match with Western New England together a total team effort for a 33-1 1 halftime of a Division I basketball game. College. win. At 118 lbs. Rich Testa was edged The specific roles of Coach Kaufman The wrestlers came back from a long out by John Sampson 8-7. Roland Include selection of the top three or four Christmas recess. The long break did Marquis scored a major decision over teams in the Northeast region H Kauf­ not seem to effect their wrestling skllls John Mallucclo 18-2. Dave Parker lost a man believes one of these teams Is as they reeled off four consecutive tough one to Jay Hutchinson 6-5. Jeff worthy of a top ten national ranking, he victories. Including a victory over na­ Horowitz moved up a weight class and indicates this choice. His selections are tionally ranked Amherst College. The easily beat Doug Reed 10-0. Paul Wy­ sent to a New York based CBS office Tech wrestlers easily conquered the man had his work cut out for him against where they are are compared to the other three schools with an average of Amhersrs Martin Butler Butler, who performance of all other regiQl'lal selec­ three pins per meet. They defeated took a 2nd In the NCAA tournament last tions. The top team Is then decided Wiiiiams College 30-9 with a pin by season, defeated Wyman 21-7. Tom upon. Kaufman also meets annually In Roland Marquis. Bowdoin was another Harris was up next and easily pinned Albuquerque, New Mexico where he and victim losing 39-10 to WPI Jeff Horo­ Jlde Zelthlln. This was the turning point the nine other poll members recom­ witz, Paul Wyman and Mike Thorn each In the meet and the Engineers were on a mend ways to improve the selection pinned their opponents In this victory roll. John Atkinson defeated Bill Warden process. Rhode Island College was no match for 13-5. Mike Thorn crunched Jim West­ WPI as the Engineers pummeled them phal 19-1 . George Duane pinned John WPI has never been selected as a top Ken Kaufman. - Kevin S•ntry. 45-3. There were many pins In this meet (continued on page 7) Engineer Tbe dllcoYerles co11tl•ae .. . Basketball by Jeff Lenard Newspeak Staff The WPI basketball team continued Buflhes their winning ways as they beat the Norwich Cadets 76-62 on Saturday night. The Engineers won the game on the strength of their shooting as they outshot Norwich 56~ to 46% from the Story. field. The offense was led by senior center Russ Philpot who pumped in 29 In 1947 a man flew the Flying Boat. The company's long history of points. as he shot a fine 11 for 14 from " Hercules" - the largest airplane In technological firsts, including the first Hughes Story Write yoursell 1n thelfleld. Philpot also collected 7 re­ the world working laser, first J..0 radar. and first aynchronous«b1t spacecrah, position Hughes Colege bounds The n-an was Howard Robard Hughes C0loy., Tech next plays Trinity at heme on airplanes but the dlscoveri11 Southern Ca1tlorn1a locations and U S Col•l"'1Sl11p RtQu.r.C February 1 at 8:00 so coma watch the and exploratton or Ideas continue Tucson. Arizona team try for another victory. If the game Ct"''"' "' nno _,14 ""'" ,1~crro111r1 against Norwich Is any Indication, the Ir--·------, I Engineers seem well on their way to :HUGHES: another successful season. and perhaps l I their second NCAA btd for post-season in. Write yourself ~------HUCiHCS "IRCA.,,T C0"1"""'"-J play In a row...... •

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BUT WOULD ll l:E TO FEEL LES RESS February 25th IN THE!R DAILY l IFE. 8ectncal lndustnal ond Mechancal Engineering, • Computer Science Ma)Ol"S rONDAYS, ~:30 - 5:30; ATWATER KENT 108 Make arrangements at tht! Placement Office. 4 WEEKS STARTING FEBRUARY 7, 1983 . rVIGG IE MULQUEEN, WORKSHOP LEADER m)HARRIS .• • .• IF YOU WOULD LIKE HORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL PLEASE CALL . THE OFFICE OF COU ELlll ERVICES: 793 ~540 • An EQual Opportunrty Employer M/F/H V . WA HBUR~ SltOP 108 ...... ,...... Tuesday, February 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 7 ... wrestling upset Lowell Heavy losses averted in (continued from page 6) Haney. Eric Soederberg beat Biii Penz 9- 3. The wrestlers el'ljoyed the strong Salisbury pipe break victory, as dio the crowd who packed The water flow triggered a fire alarm 1n Alumnl gym. by Greg Doerschler Newspeak Staff Salisbury, which was received by Cam­ First up for WPI was Rich Testa who pus Police . At the same time, faculty muscled his opponent Craig Coffey into members working in the building no­ a cradle pin during the second period. Plant Services personnel have begun ticed the water seeping through the Roland Marquis then scored a major re-painting portions of Salisbury Lab­ ceilings. Within minutes, water could be decision over Tom Cah 1111 9-4. The early oratories damaged by water from a seen pouring down the outside of the 11-0 lead had the crowd going wlldl Jeff sprinkler pipe in the building which building on the east side Campus Police Horowitz lost a frustrating match to Joe bro~eonTuesday , December14at12 40 and Plant Services personnel responded Rossetti 18-5. Midway through the sec­ P.M. The break in the 2" diameter pipe to the scene. The water was shut off after ond period Jett suffered broken bones In located in an attic above an unheated 1t was determined that there was no fire. his hand. His opponent took advantage fourth floor storage area was caused by Miller reported that "a lot of quick of Jeff's injury but was unable to pin water in the pipe freezing. WPI person­ thinking" by faculty members working In because of Jeff's gutsy determination. nel and the Worcester Fire Department the building as well as those responding Lou Caldrello lost a low scoring match were Involved with salvage operations to to the emergency greatly helped mini­ to Sebby Amato 3-2. Paul Wyman came minimize damage from the water, which mize damages. Had the Incident oc­ out all fired up and conquered his leaked througn floorboards down to the curred at a time when personnel were opponent Chris Crowell 12-4. Tom Har­ first floor. not readily available. delays in salvage ris lost a tough one to Mike Curley by a According to Plant Services head procedures would likely have com­ pin. Harry was In control throughout the John Miller. water 1n the pipe had pounded losses. Trashbags were ini­ match but with 4 seconds left his apparently frozen during the cold spell tially used to cover pieces of equipment, opponent was able to tip Harry for a 1ust prior to December 14 Higher tem­ protecting them from the water. All of shocking pin. John Atkinson was peratures that Tuesday enabled the the available custodians and tradesmen slowed by an alllng knee and lost a close frozen water to melt. whereupon the were called to the scene with any mops, one 7-6 A determined Mike Thorn was Duane struggles with pipe broke Damage was reported heavi­ water vacs. and salvage covers which unable to overcome his opponent and WNEC heavy- weight. - Chris Pappas. est on the second floor in the Manage­ could be found. The Worcester Fire lost 11-4. At this point WPI was down 20- ment department offices and In the Department was called for additional 15 and needed two wins to secure a team Biology/Biotechnology area above on The Tech wrestlers shrugged off the canvas salvage covers and manpower to victory Bob Schwartz came out ready to the third fl oor A wet carpet in room 105 tough loss to WNEC and went on to ass 1st. go and overpowered his opponent 19- was the extent of the damage on the first defeat the University of Lowell 30-13. Damage to the building. after the 13. The score was now WNEC 20 and floor The fourth floor storage area Winners for WPI were Rich Testa at 118, water had dried out. was limited to walls WPI 18. George Duane wrestled heavy­ below the break contained nothing of which are being repainted. Salvage weight and was giving up at least 30 lbs. Roland Marquis at 126, Lou Caldrello at high value which could be damaged by 142, Paul Wyman at 150, Mike Thorn at covers had prevented damage to many to an Intimidating Ed Whitely. George water computer terminals and other pieces of fought hard and earned a draw. The 177, George Duane at 190 and Dave Parker scored a draw at 134. equipment. The heaviest losses were draw gave WNEC a 22-20 win. books and other Items belonging to faculty members which had been in their offices. A monetary fi~ure for the losses has not yet been determined. nor has the EE and Computer Science graduates extent of any Insurance coverage been ascertained. Circumstances leading to the freezing of the water In the pipe remain unknown Miller knows of no factor out of the ordinary which could have contributed to the problem. other than erratic wea­ ther conditions. Temporary precautions are being taken during cold weather to ensure that temperatures in the storage areas do not drop be1ow freezing. Additionally the sprinkler system in these areas will be replaced with a system containing antifreeze in the pipes to eliminate future freezing prob­ lems. Answer yes and Nuclear you owe yourself Weapons an interview with Seminar by Victor Schubert NORDEN Newspeak Staff This C term there 1s a seminar entitled "Nuclear Weapons and War: Technical, Political. and Economic Issues". The Wednesday, Feb.16 seminar grew out of informal discus­ sions by interested faculty and students. Professors Keil and Shannon both Are you excited by the idea of becoming part of a de'-'.elop­ wanted to create a seminar for WPI ment team probing outer reaches of military electronics students 1n this area, so they worked technologies-far beyond the scope of commercial together to create the present seminar. efforts? O YES The seminar consists of two meetings a week. one Tuesday and the other Do you want to create state-of-the-art military hardware and Thursday The Thursday sessions will software for land, sea. and air... like a U S Mannes master 3 feature films or guest speakers that will battlefield C system. a U .S Army Battery Computer System be determined as the term proceeds In for pinpointing artillery fire. the 8-52 radar update: a U.S. last week's Thursday session there was Navy surface surveillance radar, minicomputers and periph­ a t1lm, "The Last Epidemic". that was erals hardened up for militarized environments? D YES made by the Physicians for Social Do you want to JOIO a company that 1s backed up by United Responsibility The Tuesday meetings Technologies research effort or better than $2,000.000 per are Informal group discussions on the day? 0 YES various issues tha! nuclear weapons bring \J P They deal w1tti such sub1ects If you answered yes. you delin1tely owe 1t to yourself to as public policy, economics. personal arrange, through your Placemen! Office. to meP.t with one of issues, and alternatives our representatives while they are o n campus on the above This series 1s different from the date. If you are unable to see us that day, write to Manager, Ground Zero Week held last year 1n that College Recruitment. Norden Systems, Inc .. 326 Norde11 1t ls unique to WPI and deals w1 th a larger Place. P. O. Box 5300, Norwalk, CT 06856 vnnety of topics Although academic credit is available students nre encouraged to part1c1pate in this series at all levels of interest Students can simply see the movies and hear the speakers or can get more involved by going to the Tuesday dis cuss1ons More 1nforma11on can be OQtained by seeing Professor Keil (Ohn 127) or An equal opportunlly employer Professor Shannon (Salisbury 28) and w 1ch1ng for post r aro nd c mp Page 8 NEW SPEAK Tuesday, February 1, 1983 (~--::--=--::-:------~--A_R_T_s__ A_Nd __ E_~/·T=E=R=T=A=iN=M=E=N=T======::::::') Rush, The Stampers and Johnny A's ( ON TltE STREET ) Hidden Secret In review ------by John Dranchak sound reproduction offered by L&L's The Worcester Art Museum Is Thursday, February 10 at 2 and7 p.m.: Newspeak Staff P.A holding the following special events· Film: "Walkabout". Directed by Nicho­ It was more than a month ago that Sunday. February 6 at 2 p.m.: las Roeg, Introduction by Museum Film Rush played at the Centrum, but It Is a Last, but not least were The Stompers, "Visions of Paris: Balzac, Hugo. Beau­ Consultant Laura Menldes of WPI. concert that Is definitely worth men­ who like Johnny A, are from Boston. delalre", Victor Brombert. Henry Put­ For Information call 799-4406. tioning. Rush came out on stage with a Lead vocalist and guitarist Sal Baglio's nam University Professor of Romance - Mechanics Hall presents the Man­ tape of "Three Blind M!ce" playing In the style is comparable to that of Bruce and Comparative Literatures, PrinCl)­ dala Folk Dance Ensemble and Interna­ background. They then burst Into their Springstein. After speaking with Sal, it ton University.. tional Buffet Supper on February 26, hit "The Spirit of Radio" instead of their became evident that the similarity Is Fiim: "A Day in the Country" (1936, 1983. One can attend either the per­ traditional opener, 2112. From this point unintentional. Balgio's charismatic style 40', b&w). Directed by Jean Renoir and formance or the buffet. For further untll their encore of "YYZ'', they played makes him one of the most exciting based on a story by Guy de Maupassant. Information contact Mechanics Hall. atmost two hours of the high energy performers in rock'n'roll. Reception follows. - The Charles Playhouse In Boston Tuesday, February 8 and Saturday, presents the joyous musical "Godspell" February 12at1 p.m.: The performances are Tuesday through N T E BEAT AtourofVlelonofCttyandCountryby Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Ticket ( 0 ) exhibit organizers Timothy Riggs and prices range from $14.00 to $18.50. For ------Bonnie Grad. information call 482-3424. music that they are so well known for. The Stompers thoroughly entertained The emphasis of their show was on their " the audience with their great "party newest album, Slgnals, as they played tunes" which were primarily originals. ( SoccoMM pREViEws every song off of this album except for They added to their show with covers of "Losing It" They also played most of old standards like "Wipe Out" and J Moving PlcturH and a good portion of "Shout." Their originals can be heard on 2/ 1 - Clnematech Fiim Serles pre­ back. Admission is free and open to the Permanent Waves ("Free Will'' was the their soon to be released album on sents "Ticket to Heaven" in Alden Hall at public. high point of the evening). With all of this Boardwalk records. Richie Cordel, who 7:30 p.m. The story was derived from a 2/6 - "Monty Python Live at the. new music, they had to leave out some of produced Joan Jett and others. will help nonfiction book called Moon Webs by Hollywood Bowl" will be shown In Alden their old standards like "Xanadu", al­ the Stompers put their music on vinyl. Josh Freed. It Involves a young man Hall at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Admission Is though they did a medley of their older The album is due out In March and after joining a religious cult and the efforts of one dollar so come out and enjoy one of tunes which Included "2112" and "Hemi­ that there will be many more live shows. his friends and relatives to bring him many fine movies to be offered this spheres" The future looks bright for the semester. Winter weekend preview The new wave Influences that are Stompe~s. The band Preview will be the opening night, so don't miss It. act for David Johansen. The band Some of the students here at WPI consists of five New York bred musi- might be familiar with the comedy of clans who just recently signed with Tom Parks. as he has appeared here two Geffen Records. Their n\lW album en- years ago at Winter Weekend. If you titled "Preview" will be released In have seen his act, then ·1 ~u know that he February. A few songs to be listening for Is definitely a funny guy. Since the start Friday night are "All Night", "Never Hold of his career as a comedian he has Back" and "It's Over", which have all become one of the biggest college received some air play. Preview should cq_medy acts In the country. Comedy Is be a strong opening act. his way of sharing himself. "Laughter is David Johansen is not a newcomer to finding out we're not alone," he says. rock 'n' roll He's been around for some "When we laugh at the same thing, we time but just recently gained a good deal realize each other." He prefers smaller of popularity. His latest album, "Live It shows because he enjoys working Up" on Blue Sky Records, was recorded closely with the crowd. If you appreciate live at the Paradise In Boston. The album good comedy, don't miss Tom Parks. popularized many of his songs, "Funky The Marsels are a seven-piece high- But Chic", 'We Gotta Get Outta This energy dance band that consists of a Place", "Don't Bring Me Down", "It's My four piece rhthym section, two horns Life", al"d " Personality Crisis" to name a and a dynamic lead singer. They play a few In concert, David gives a high wide variety of music including funk, powered show and really gets the disco, rock and oldies. The versatility of audience going. Just recently he o- this group makes for a fun evening of pened for the Who at the Centrum and dancing The Marsels played here two this past New Year's Eve he performed at years ago and are returning for another the Paradise, playing two sold out exciting performance. Sal Bag/lo of the Stompers. - Dan Jacavanco. shows. He will be rockln' WPI on Friday apparent on Slgnalt were also clearly evident In Rush's stage appearance: Neal Peart's candy apple red drum kit, Alex Llfeson's red amplifiers, and lots of chrome and brass on stage. Alex made the Image complete with an extreme Chemical Engineering punk rock hair cut and black leather pants To complement their musical superi­ •Chemistry ority was a fantastic light show and a rear projection screen with computer Play a key role generated images. Rush probably puts the National way ... on one of the best shows of all touring bands today, but compared to previous people working to meet years, their show was weak. Their music the needs of people lacked the energy and flow that It used to have. even on their recent Moving We're National Starch and Chemical Corporation. interna· PlcturH tour. Perhaps this trio Is just tlonal in scope and a leading manufacturer of over 2000 getting old Regardless, they still have technically advanced products. Paper · food packaging the power to hold the audience in the textiles. cosmetics. disposables. bookb1nd1ng. automotive palm of their hand, and that's no small and appliances pharmaceuticals water treatment and leet. woodworking--are all important industries that utilize our More recently. The Stampers and products many of which probably touch your hfe in some Johnny A's Hidden Secret rocked Alden way every day Hall lest Friday night In WPl's first C­ It has taken the combined efforts of a highly motivated for­ term mixer They were the first band to ward thinking. talented group of professionals that have play that evening and played a well brought us to the forefront of our Industry It will take similar executed forty minute set of mostly minded people to lead us into the future. If you set high original music. This band was led b•1 goals and achieve them and have a solid academic none other than Johnny A (lead guitar background. you should know more about us and we and vocals) and also featured Greg about you. Tawer (rhythm guitar and vocals), Rick Keren (keyboards and vocals) . Steve Please visit our Representative on Korba (bass guitar) and Steven Lytle {drums), who have been playing to­ February 2, 1982 gether for two years now In that time, they ha\ie opened for such acts as Gary U.S Bonds, Joe Perry, Rick Derringer, Southside Johnny, and Uriah Heap, and last year had the number two song of the year on WBCN, "No More Lonely Nights." Johnny A's music is basically straight ahead rock and roll. but has a very danceable pulse to it that makes you want to move. One problem they had (as did The Stompers) was the poor Tuead•y, Febrwtry 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK. P•g• 9 (______~ _____ p_o_l_ic_E __ N_E_w_s ______)

by Greg Doerschler campus apartment on Wachuse11 St nad one htding m the house when Worcester A .M on Tuesday. December 14. Keys Newspeal< Staff been broken into between December 24 Police officers searched it He escaped and clothing were stolen from a locker in and December 27 Jewelry items were throun1· •• ~1·cond flovr window alter Alumni Gym on Wednesday. January stolen in the 1nc1dent An apartment nlf Ter!> left the scene. 12. Firearm Incidents occupied by WPI studenls on West On Wednesday December 22 at 2:20 On Wednesday, January 5 at 1:15 A WPI s1udent reported that hr WAS Street was reported to have been broken A M . a fraternity resident called report­ P .M . a report was received of th~ theft of stopped on Institute Road near Morgan into between January 18 - January 21 ing that a rock had just been thrown a typewriter and walkman stereo which Hall at about 6'00 P M. on Wednesday Another residence on Institute Road through a rear window of the fraternity occurred in Goddard Hall the previous January 12 by a man 1n a vehrclE' who occupied by WPI students was broken house. tnvestigaton revealed that evening A radio and cassette player was asking questions about night into The break was reported on Satur­ som1.-one had broken into the kitchen were reported stolen from the Peddler school The man then picked up an day. January 22 A resident of Dean and stolen food from the refrigerator office in Riley Hall between January 3 automatic type pistol from the passen­ Street reported on Monday. January 3 at WPD was contacted WPI officer Robert and January 7. ger's seat and cocked 11. at which point 1 45 AM th::it a residence on Dean Stoever observed tomato sauce on the thP student fled The vehicle left the Street belonging to WPI had been ground in the rear of the house. The trail scene toward Park Ave The vehicle was broken into Investigation revealed that of tomato sauce was followed to the Trespassing Arrests described as an orange Honda with the house had been ransacked Jewelry front door of a residence on Dean Street. Massachusetts plates. The operator was and a radio were stolen WPD was also The officers were admitted into the A male youth was arrested by WPI a white male with short black hair and a notified building and followed the trail up the Police for trespassing on Monday, Jan­ uary 24 at 9.55 P M. The youth had been full beard The Worcester Police Depart­ Two fraternities were broken into over stairs to the last room on the left. where ment (WPD) was contacted and thearea the spills ended The subject occupying warned of trespass in the past and was term break On Saturday, December 25 previously apprehended by WPI Police was searched The sub1ect was not the room was identified and when at 9:53 P.M a citizen reported seeing a for stealing a battery from a car parked found confronted with the facts. admitted to male subject in an inner hallway of a near WPI The following afternoon at Another WPI student who was In the fraternity house. WPI and WPD officers the break. He was arrested by WPD . landol1 parking lot at 12:50 AM on 4·00 PM a custodian in Daniels Hall responded A WPI officer noticed that a reported two suspicious youths m the Friday. December 17 reported that a window screen had been pushed open Larcenies building The youths were located and a subiect in a hme yellow Pinto or Maver- and that the window was ajar The A WPI student reported that money 1ci.. had attempted to rob him at gun­ records check showed that one of them fraternity president was contacted and was stolen from his residence hall room had been previously arrested for a point WPD was also notified of this responded to the house He advised sometime during the evening of Mon­ 1nc1dent nnd the area was searched breaking and entering at a fraternity and officers that there was one student day. December 13 before 10·00 PM A had been warned of trespass He was residing 1n the house The Worcester Sony Walkman was reported stolen from arrested for trespass A search of the Breaking and Entering Reports Police Department searched the house the residence hall room of another subject revealed that he was also tn Several off-campus dwellings were but found no one besides the student student lhat same evening. A WPI possession of a controlled substance broken into over the past few weeks A who was residing there Later investiga­ student reported the theft of his we1ght­ A call was received on Wednesday, WPI student reported that her off- tion revealed that there had been some- litting bell from Alumni Gym at 10:40 January 26 at 7:45 PM. reporting three youths drinking 1n the rear of Harrington Auditorium. The three males were lo­ cated and charged with trespass and being minors in possession of alcohol. Engineering & computer Science Graduates: Two of the youths returned to the area after being released from the Worcester Police station One was apprehended again after a foot chase.

Traffic Incidents A call was received from WPD on Saturday, December 11 at 2 23 P M requesting assistance for a youth struck by an automobile on Boynton Street near Institute Road. rhe youth was taken to lhe hospital via ambulance. On Thursday December 16 at 6·44 PM .. a citizen reported an automobile accident at lhe intersection of Boynton Street and I nst1tute Road WPD was also contacted. Two persons were taken to the hospital via ambulance. Earlier that afternoon, a WPI student reported that his vehicle parked in front of Kaven Hall was damaged tn a hit and run 1nc1dent.

1983. Handicapped Ramps YOU SHOULD WPI students are reminded not to park In front of handicapped ramps rendering BE HERE! them inaccessible. WPI does have wheelchair students who must utilize Since our beginning In 1957. Itek Located in historic Lexington, Optical Systems has continually Massachusetts. Itek Optical these ramps. The largest problem thus 1ts1-1ee1c 1s founaec1-rne same vear cne far has been vehicles parked on West answered the exciting challenges space age DeQlns-and 1>/ays a kev role In rile Systems Is JUSt minutes from all of photo·opt1cal and electro· 1n1r1a1 space program of Boston's excellent sPorting, Street blocking the ramp near the optical technology, For NASA cultural and educational project center leading from Freeman space programs For government resources Plaza onto West Street. reconnaissance and surveillance m1ss1ons And fer earth resource Contact your Placement Office to app1tcat1ons arrange a campus 1nterv1ew, or for 1mmed1ate consideration Other Incidents In fact. there's no end 1n s1ght to send your resume to Lou A citizen reported that he observed a the technical challenges we face Chrostowski. College Relations. Itek Optical Systems, 10 Maguire male sub1ect following two females who today Here you'll find the career were walking down West Street al 2 10 excitement of working alongside 1H t-teek panoramic opcicat svsrems Road. Lexmgton. MA 02173 We carried on rhe APO/lo mlrnon, 1>nocograpn A M. on Friday, December 17 Tht:J male some of science's greatest minds more cnan hair rne lunar surracc are an affirmative action In our high-level. g1ve·and·take employer M/F u.s C1tizensh1p fled when he spotted the citizen and was environment. you'll receive the required not located resources you need to engineer A WPI Police omcer apprehended a · one-of·a·ktnd'' pro1ects student who was observed in a ioom 1n from real-time programming on Itek Representatives Da.Hels occupied by other students The our superior d1g1tal image proc­ will be on campus incident occurred at 1 20 A M on Sun­ essing network to advancing our February 16, 1983 day, December 19 when the building world·renowned optics package was closed lor term break Later that Pro1ects are vaned. many of morning at 4 15 AM . a WPI officer which are to be operational by 1976-0n board rne v11c1na spacl!' craft leeks reported that he had located a male the late so·s Otmcal svscems traMmlc the firsc reat rime close up images of anorner planet Mars subject who was observed by Campus Police student security throwing bottles Pos1t1ons require a BS. MS or PhD Dek Optical Systems A Otv•11on ol Itel< Co

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astronautical, civil, OPPORTUNITIES electrical. mechanical and IN THE NEW nuclear. Hundreds of diverse USAF SPACE COMMAND specialties are included in a wide variety of work settings. For example, an electrical engineer may work in aircraft design, space systems, power production, communication~ or research. A mechanical engineer might be involved in aircr<1ft structure Computt 1 gt•nt•rntt•d dt•s1gn lor mw::.ti~atmit de">ign, ~pace vehicl~ launch pad structural strt·ni:ths and weaknt',!'lt'~ . ,\ru,,t '~ conct•pt of thl l>Sl S Ill lkfl•nse Satellite construction, or re5earch. Cornmuml·.um1i:. Sy,tt m "·lll•llirc. (USAF photo.) Developing and managing Air PROJECT RESPONSIBILITY Recently, the Air Force Force engineering projects could COMES EARLY formed a new Space Command. be the most important, exciting IN THE AIR FORCE Its role is to pull together space challenge of your life. The operations and research and projects extend to virtually e\'ery deve lopmcnt efforts. focusing on engineering frontier. the unique technological needs of lee1rn more about how vou can be pMt of the teflm, sec ,·our ,\ ir For('\.' mcdianirnl l'lll(i11l't'r in~pt•<·ting ai1n.1it kt t:nginc turbtnt:. Ai1 Forn' recruiter or call our Most Air Force engineers Engineer I lotlirw toll free have complete project 1-800-531-5826 (in ·ie~:as ca ll responsibility early in their l -800-2 9:l-5:~oG). Therl"'s no A careers. N>r example, a first obligation. 1\11 Forc1• cle<"tncal t:n~met>r studrmr.: airtr.dt lieutenant directed work on a clcc1r11 11 J.>0\u•1 ~uppl\ :-.}'Stl'lll. new airborne eil'ctronic svstem Engineering opportunities in to pinpoint radiating Lrce include tlwsc Anothl'r engineer tested the jet eight Cill'<.)er :1r •as: <1cronaut il-;11. engines f<>r advanced Lanker and aerosp<1ce. archikcturnl. cargo

New SOCCOM (______c_L_A_s_si_f_iE_d_s ______, ) Chairperson DEAR FRIENDS - Time did not permit SURPLUS JEEPS, CARSANDTRUCKS me to contact all of you to tell you I wlll AVAILABLE. Many sell for under $200. by Jack Nickerson Glenn Deluca. will atltmu 1111::: 1'ilc:t1tv11d1 not be here for C and D. Please keep In Call 312-742-1142 Ext. 5883 for informa­ Associate Editor NACA conference in Baltimore, Mary­ touch so I know who wlll be where. tion on how to purchase. land. Thanks for your help In the past. - At the beginning of C-term. the new Her past leadership experiences in­ Kevin Sentry. Chairperson ol the Social Committee cluded 4-H and the Junior Recreation REFRIGERATOR dorm size. White. Ex· took office. Maureen Walsh. a junior committee for Windsor. Massachusetts. cellenl condition $75.00. Call Lee at THANKS AND LOVE lo all who made my Mechanical Eng1neenng student will In 4-H she was an ambassador whose 792-9108 evenings. stay at WPI so happy, to friends and hold the office ror the ensuing year duties included interviews with news- lecturers - from Klkl ... hope to see you SALES REPS WANTED - Need extra In the UKI cash? Self-motivated? Want to set your own hours? Be your own boss. Become WHY SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE a sales representative for ARK Student BEST? An expert at St. Cyr will create an Bedding, Inc. Income potential Is up to easy-care hairstyle just for you at a very you. Must have own phone. For further special price. HAIRCUT $8; HAIRCUT & Information write: ARK Student Bed· BLOWDRY $10.50. Call 752-2222 for ~Ing , Inc. P.O. Box 534, Wenham, MA appointment. No request for particular 01984. hair designer. •*STUDENT ID, NO COUPONS .. WANTED: People with good drafting ablllly for Interesting work - up to 10 MATURE, LOVING PERSON wanted to hrs/ wk. See Prof. Yankee, HL 203. care for emotionally disturbed woman In her mid-twenties. References required. HEY EVERYBODY, Todd will be shaving Contact Jane at 217-1548. this yeartl HAPPY 20th, COUSIN! We know who February Is fort IF PEOPLE FROM WESTBORO ARE all competent, then what about the ones TO OUR MOM TRISH: We love you, we who just work there? love you, we love youlll Hugs and kisses - The Phi Sig Sig Kids. TO ADMIRERS OF AYN RAND'S WORKS: Dr. Pelkoffs 12 lecture taped Commuter Meeting series, " The Philosophy of Ob)ectlvlsm". There will be a Commuter Association For details, contact Paul Slngarella at Meeting Thursday Feb. 3. in Salisbury Maureen Walsh. - Dave Drab. 755-3435 weeknights. Course begins 123 at 12 noon Any people interested in 1/ 31 . During the past year "Mo" was one of papers, radio shows, and speaking en­ joining the Association are welcome to gagements. attend Elections for new officers will the co-committee heads for the coHee DOUGHNUTS AND BEER - Science house program. In 1982, she attended Maureen believes " . the only way to lake place. Any member interested 1n Fiction Society (D.E.S.) meeting In the the regional National Association of have a good event is to have the support running for an office should contact Pub, east end, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. Campus Activities (NACA) Conference of the campus." Support is what she Mary Montville, Box 460 Intramural 3. SFS Box 2544. The conference was an opportunity for received tor her first event. Friday's Basketball Schedules will also be given her to meet promoters, see performers. mixer featuring the Stompers With out. learn about new activities and partake in similar attendance, Dave Johansen. ap­ leadership training seminars During pearing Friday night. promises to be as February. the Chairperson, along with great a success as the Stampers. $106.80 weekly working right In your own home. Your earnings fully guaranteed in writing. For complete details send a self addressed stamped ENGINEERING MAJORS HAVE envelope to ELG, P.O. Box 184, ENOUGH SI RESS WITHOUT HAVING Worcester, MA 01603. TO WORRY ABOUT TUITION.

0 J If onl' of chc angk·-. vnu \'C' ~en 'rudyml! lately 1s a way t0 ~ay yt1ur WPI READING COURSE TERM C '83 rumen CO.'>C.. Arm,· ROTC wuuld like RECOMMENDED FOR Anyone needing or w1nt1ng to sharpen read· 10 offer 'l'>me l!Ound advice Ing and study skills Applv for an Armv ROTC DURATION. The course will meet weekdays It begins ~hol.tr;h1p. LOCATION Wednesday, February 2. and ends Friday. Recently, we ~t a'tdl' hunJreJs February 18 - a total of 1horteen one-hour of-;cholar-.h1p' "<1ll'I\ f, •r l'llJ?lnt't'rmg meetings Classes w1111un from 11 10 AM to '~iliiiE\ ma1m:. lih· \·m1r-...:lt 12·10 PM 1n Salisbury Labs 105 l Ea~h,11wct1\l•r.,1ull CREDIT, ru111nn , hr1<1b .mJ '''h"r HOMEWORK None 'upplil·,, .ind pa\' you up FEE $1 O00. dlscoun1Pd on proporuon 10 f1nanc1a1 to $1,l\\1,•.ich xho1•I aid RA's Graduate Students Facully and \'l'.lr 11, Ill l'lil'('l Slaff receive a prolll$Slonn1 discount "" 11 tlw stn•" of PURPOSE The couriie IS addressed to the 1ssut11 of deal· \\1•m 111,.: .1hou1111111on Ing well with colleg1H1Wel wtttlen mntrrutl 1, l'l 11d111J! \nu out,,, SomP. n11en1ton ts given 10 lhP question o l .h,tpl' \!t'I "<.IOll lllloll 1,1ndrrlytng taclors that hold us l).1ck 1n read· ,1,urfll'rr Ai rh ong It 15 d1H1cult to rorecase 1he rango ano quality of Jndlvoduat improvement OM very t11 .m ·\ rn1\ Rl )1 ( rougn 1no1cato1 is that lne average reading xh1>l,ir,h1p t11d.11 speed of thP clall6 en whole usually mo1etnan h•r m,•n• 111t.m11.1 doubles However lhe IS~Ull ot pure $peel1 1S llPll 111111.1.c \1tllf l'r•• considered 10 be lell$ lmpor1ant 1han lhe ques­ "'''"r ,,1 \lil11.1r. ~,tl'llH' tton ol stra1egy REGISTRATION Regostrallon I• bt>lng ta~en 1n 1he Olfocll 01 n.rv6u~aE. I Couoselong SP1111ces Washburn 108 Tne 1nsuuc1or 1s Ao~ Astley. Olf1ce of Cotm•'lllng Services (Wasllburn 108. 793·5540) AIWPI I Term '83 Call or Vistt c WPI READING COURSE Capt Labrecque '------c-.: Harrington Aud. ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS•· WPI 793-5466 You may be eligible for a two-year Air Force ROTC scholarship. The scholarship includes full tuition, Jab expenses. incidental fees, a reimbursement for textbooks, and$} 00 a month tax free. How do you qualify? You must have at least two years of graduate or undergraduate work remaining, and be willing to seJVe your nation at least four years as an Air Force officer. Scholarships are j------Send me more Information on Army ROTC. ------, available to students who can qualify for pilot, navigator, or missile training. and to I .. . I I those who are majoring In selected technical and nontechnical academic ' ' , I disciplines, in certain scientific areas, in undergraduate nursing, or selected : It , premedical degree areas. Non·scholarship students enrolled in the Air Force

I Al 1I ROTC two·year program also receive the $100 monthly tax·free allowance just like the scholarship students. Find out today about a two·year Air Force ROTC I I scholarship and about the Air Force way of life. Your Air Force ROTC counselor 1 CLIP AND MAIL TO. Attn: Cpt. Labrecque I 1 ARMY ROTC I has the details. / . r; tJ-1 0 i} o I Harrington Aud We are now processing 3 I WPI I and 2 year applicants. Contact---~~~~z;i;:c:a:::=::::::~ I Worcester. MA 01609 I Capt. David Elizalde, 793·3343. ROTC ------~----j Page 12 NEWSPEAK Tueaday, February 1, 1983 wkAT'S kAppENiNG Friday, February 4 Tuesday, February 1 WINTER WEEKEND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COLLOQUIUM by Steve Caney. HL 109, IFC BLOOD DRIVE, Alden Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m 4:30 p.m. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Bates, away, 7:30 p.m. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs Wheaton, away, 7 p.m. BASKETBALL vs. Coast Guard, away. 8 p.m (JV game at_6) BASKETBALL vs Trinity. home, 8 p.m. (JV game at 6) CONCERT featuring David Johansen, Harrington Auditorium, 8 p.m. CINEMATECH, "Ticket to Heaven" (Canada), Alden Hall, 7:30 p.m. LIBRARY RESOURCE WORKSHOP at 11 :00 a.m in the Reference Dept. LIBRARY RESOURCE WORKSHOP at 11 ;00 a.m in the Reference Dept. Library Computer services will be discussed WEEKDAY MASS, Religious Center. 10 p.m. Saturday, February 5 Wednesday, February 2 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Colby, away, 1 p.m. WRESTLING vs. Hartford/Wesleyan, away, 1 p.m. WRESTLING vs MIT, home, 7 p.m. SWIMMING vs. SMU. home. 2 p.m. . IFC BLOOD DRIVE, Alden Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. NIGHTCLUB featuring The Marsels and Tom Parks, Harrington. 9 p.m. LIBRARY RESOURCE WORKSHOP at 11 :00 a.m in the Reference Dept. COMPUTER HARDWARE EXHIBIT, Wedge, All day Sunday, February 6 MASS. Alden Hall, 11 a.m. .. Thursday, February 3 THE REEL THING, "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. Alden IFC BLOOD DRIVE. Alden Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hall, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. ($1) LIBRARY RESOURCE WORKSHOP at 11 :00 a m in the Reference Dept Monday, February 7 . PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM in Olin Hall Rm. 107 on the use of probe ions, 4:15 .m.

Take Charge At 22.

In most jobs, at 22 care of sophisticated you're near the bottom equipment worth of the ladder. millions of dollars. In the Navy, at It's a bigger chal­ 22 you can be a leader. lenge and a lot more After just 16 weeks responsibility than of leadership training, most corporations give you 're an officer. You '11 you at 22. The rewards have the kind of job are bigger, too. There's your education and training prepared a comprehensive package of benefits, you for, and the decision-making au­ including special duty pay. The starting thority you need to make the most of it. salary is $17,000-more than most com­ As a college graduate and officer panies would pay you right out of college. candidate, your Navy training is geared After four years, with regular promo­ to making you a leader. There is no boot tions and pay increases, your salary will camp. Instead, you receive professional have increased to as much as $31,000. training to help you build the technical As a Navy officer, you grow, through and management skills you'll need as a new challenges, new tests of your skills, Navy officer. and new opportunities This training is r mv~1:Po;.fu -;,-,.-;- --- ~ ~ 1 I NFORMATrON CENTE R I to advance your edu­ designed to instill I PO, Bo1< 6000. Clifton NJ 07016 cation, including the confidence by first­ I 0 I m J'l'ody lo Lok,• chu r~ 'fl!ll mt• murt• uboul f possibility of attending hand experience. You the ~llvv'll•·!l"/ UnhorMt\ I job. Become a Navy managing the work of ;t'\,•ar 1n <'All•~ tt;p~,..____ _ officer, and take charge. up to 30 men and the I •~h jor/ M1nor I Even at 22. !'hone• Nurnber I '""'•C11ei.t Hut Timt- c.~, ( "•ll I l'ht• \ti for .-n.. ral l't'Cruat.m~·nt tnforM•Unn You Jo not h•vt1 tQlu,.. I I e~~*if.to ~4!:• 1 ~~:;.n:s;~o~~::~~.~~:;~ Q'tN .':;~; L ::'::.h:::::·:. ---- ~ 9!! J Navy Officers Get Responsibility Fast.