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Volume 45 - Issue 24 - Friday, April 30, 2010

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. T h e R o s e T h o r n R o s e -H u l m a n I n s t i t u t e o f T e c h n o l o g y T e rr e H a u t e , I n d i a n a Friday, April 30, 2010 rose-hulman.edu/thorn/ Volume 45, Issue 24 Pulling for Special Olympics News Briefs Alex Mullans most improved time award. By Alex Mullans Co-Editor in Chief The event saw an increase in popularity this year – 12 ast Saturday morning, teams to last year’s 4 – which Downgraded debt countless future Rose gave the fraternity $2100 to Lengineers got to relive give to Special Olympics In- causes market their childhood love of fire diana, up from $500 last trucks at Pi Kappa Alpha’s 2nd year. Overall, 200 spectators headaches annual Fire Truck Pull. The and participants made the Debt ratings agency Standard & Poor’s event, which is cosponsored by event a success. downgraded the ratings of Greek and the Rose and ISU chapters of “We love fire trucks, having Portuguese government debt on Tuesday. the fraternity to benefit Indi- three of our own,” said event Greek debt was downgraded to junk status, ana’s Special Olympics organi- organizer Nathan Jackson. He meaning that the country’s fiscal products zation, is a competition where went on to say, “[We] support are bad enough that its debt is not invest- teams of 8 people try to pull a Special Olympics Indiana be- ment-worthy. Portuguese debt, although Terre Haute Fire Department cause … the Fire Department lowered, is still well above junk status. truck 100 feet in the shortest is already involved through- The Greek government has found itself amount of time. out the state with [the orga- between a rock and a hard place because The Terre Haute Fire De- nization]. They [also] hold the the international community and the EU partment team took first place Indiana Summer Olympics continue to ask for more austerity (cost- in the competition with a time each year in Terre Haute at saving) measures while the Greek populace of 19 seconds; ladies from the Rec East Center at ISU.” is already restless over cuts to public sector ISU’s Gamma Phi Beta won PIKE’s event was inspired Mike Reis / Rose Thorn pay and benefits. the all-girls competition, while in part by the fact that Spe- Above, brothers of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity ride aboard ladies from ISU’s Delta Gam- cial Olympics Indiana holds their fire truck at Saturday’s Fire Truck Pull. Below, brothers of ma won the crowd’s affection. a FedEx airplane pull at the the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity pull one of the Terre Haute Fire Arizona passes tough The PIKE ladies team won the state level. immigration law Department’s fire trucks for the Fire Truck Pull. Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona signed into effect a new law concerning immigra- tion, that makes being in the country ille- gally a state crime (currently, it is only a federal crime). The legislation gives local police officers to verify the alien registration documents of anyone “reasonably suspected” of being in the country illegal. Proponents of the bill hail it as a move to keep Arizonans safe, while opponents say that it will lead to racial profiling while not actually making Arizo- nans safer. The bill has been criticized by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and President Barack Obama, who have both promised to look into the constitutionality of the bill. Rose-Hulman hosts civil conference

Americans becoming Scott Gallmeier crete canoe competition and more Internet savvy News Editor the steel bridge competition, which were designed to test the A new poll released by the Pew Internet ridges, concrete canoes, engineers ability. The concrete & American Lfe Project found that 82 per- and wastewater were the canoe required teams of engi- cent of Internet users, or 61 percent of all Btalks of the town starting neers to build a canoe approxi- U.S. adults, used U.S. government websites Thursday, April 22 until Sat- mately twenty feet long, hold to look up information or make a transac- urday, April 24, for the Ameri- four rowers, and still float. This tion – such as paying taxes. The poll found can Society of Civil Engineers is considered a challenge from that the most popular actions on govern- (ASCE) Great Lakes Regional concrete’s dense nature. The ment websites were form downloads, Conference (GLC). steel bridge competition’s stan- driver’s license applications, and benefit The ASCE GLC is an annual, dards measure the horizontal applications. Additionally, almost 25 per- three-day event that rotates and vertical stresses which the cent of individuals surveyed said that they between the sixteen schools bridge can withstand. used government websites to check up on that compose the Great Lakes The Cecil T. Lobo Chapter government stimulus spending. Aside from Region. The conference is int- has regularly been recognized web browsing, the survey found that 31 eded to be both a business and as one of the top ASCE chap- percent of people polled used methods like social event, allowing friendly ters in the nation for the stu- blogs or text message alerts to get govern- competition and social interac- dent chapter organization and ment news. tion with such events as a Glass Bill Crosby, senior civil engi- Dale Long/ Rose-Hulman Halo, a band from Indianapolis, neering student and event or- and a cornhole tournament. ganizer, said, “Something that Above, judges measure a bridge in steel bridge competition at The real excitement and has been missing from that the American Civil Engineering Great Lakes Conference. The strong competition for the however, has been the Great ASCE GLC was a three-day collegiate conference designed to weekend came from the con- Lakes Student Conference.” gather civil engineers together from 16 schools. In this issue of the Rose Thorn... Things in my Rose-Hulman German perspective fridge...

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Co-Editor in Chief Tim Ekl CM 5037, 5500 Wabash Ave. Staff Writers Eli Baca Co-Editor in Chief Alex Mullans Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999 Annie Bullock News Editor Scott Gallmeier Phone:(812) 877-8255 Mitchell Ishmael Entertainment Editor Colin DeClue Fax: (812) 877-8166 Matt Melton Ed. Emeritus Ben Collins E-mail: [email protected] Will Mruzek Elliot Simon Living Editor Melissa Schwenk http://www.rose-hulman.edu/thorn Opinions Editor Carly Baehr Hobey Tam Ed. Emeritus Christine Price Kurtis Zimmerman Sports Editor Andrew Klusman “Working to keep the Rose-Hulman community informed Humor Editor Noël Spurgeon by providing an accurate and Ed. Emeritus James Zhou dependable source for news and information.” Copy Editor Emily Asman Ed. Emeritus Clint Thompson The Rose Thorn is published on Fridays Photo Editor Luke Woolley first through ninth week each quarter.

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Eli Baca and he pitted Captain America Millar really drove home, and who like to see some rela- Staff Writer and Iron Man against each other without spoiling too much, the tively happy endings. in . So what did he do comic is much darker than the There are plot differ- has done some next? He made a comic about a movie, and much more realistic. ences, like how the movie amazing comic work over the regular kid who decided to be Millar gets blasted for being ends on a light note and the years. He’s given us an alternate a real life superhero. He gave a racist, using offensive mate- comic ends on a much not- Superman with Superman: Red story about every comic nerd’s rial, and generally being way lighter one. Some of the Son, he’s helped Angelina Jo- greatest fantasy, and he did too awesome, but the guy can characters’ back stories get lie’s career by creating Wanted, it alongside director Matthew write a comic and come up with changed, and by changed, Vaughn (producer of Snatch), a compelling story. He’s aided I mean completely altered, co-producer Brad Pitt (yeah, by John Romita, Jr., the artist but if Hollywood had fol- THAT Brad Pitt), and co-writer who brought Kick-Ass to life, lowed the comic page for Jane Goldman (Stardust). The and those who dare to open the page, no one would be movie and comic were written comic book are in for a ride—the seeing this movie. Comics together very closely, but it’s violence is real without going get to be darker and grit- those creative differences that Kill Bill over the top. The blood tier, and Millar’s version make both adaptations amazing. is bloody. The gore is OMG gory. of Kick-Ass is less Princess Kick-Ass is the story of a nor- And these normal people go Bride and more Dexter. mal, average kid donning a su- through some pretty interesting All in all, the comic is per hero costume and going out situations. worth the read and movie to fight crime, but really, that’s The movie, however, looks like is worth a nod—though http://www.ign.com just touching the surface of the a fun-filled bucket of sunshine— not for everyone. Fans of story. The movie trailers did a comparatively speaking. When Matthew Vaughn’s work should Kick-Ass and Hit Girl covered in very good job of not giving too Kick-Ass the film is compared definitely see Kick-Ass, but if blood (whose blood is unknown) much (or anything) away about to the rest of movies out there, you’re not a comic fan just skip and the panels depict a grue- the plot, so initially reading the well, there’s a very good (read: a it, this isn’t the comic to recom- some story, but I’m a fan of the comic was a bit of an eye-opener. ton of) reason the movie is rated mend entering the comic world. comic. I like dark and *SPOILER Millar’s writing has been dark R. This isn’t a movie for comic For comic fans, there’s a good ALERT* the fact that he gets the http://i.annihil.us for a long time, but the darkness nerds of yester year to take their pro-Millar vs. anti-Millar debate girl in the movie is crap! of Kick-Ass is, well, dark. The up and coming small children going on, and if you’ve liked his Movie rating: 3.5 elephants Comic rating: 4 elephants reality of what would/could/ to, this is a movie for adults who previous works then give this should happen to the main char- like tons of awesome action se- one a go; just remember that acter, Dave, is something that quences (thanks Vaughn!) and people will die. The cover has iPad replaces textbooks, laptop, photo with one small device

Guy Chriqui warms up and doesn’t slip in made you laugh hysterically. Guest Writer your hands. The glass screen is This is exactly what the iPad was very reflective and like any shiny designed for, to replace all that Yes, I would be the kind of surface it attracts fingerprints. stuff you’ve got into one easily person to buy an iPad. No, I The oleophobic coating does little sharable, super simple, internet don’t think it’s a waste of money. to prevent this but smudges and surfer/book reader/game ma- Yes, it’s a big iPod Touch and prints are only noticeable when chine/music instrument/any- quite frankly, it’s amazing. The the screen is off. However, when thing else people can think of. iPad is Apple at its best: mak- the home button is hit the screen I’d have to say that my iPad ing something you didn’t think jumps to life and you’re greeted is definitely one of the coolest you’d need and convincing you with the super bright and all too things I’ve ever owned and some- it’s exactly what you want. Es- familiar “slide to unlock” screen. thing that will only get better. I’ve pecially after a month with it, I The display is super vivid and come to the point where I don’t don’t know how I’ve lived with- very bright. The colors seem to need all of the hassle that comes out it. My iPad has managed to leap off the screen and make with a laptop and can do every- replace my textbooks, laptop, every aspect of using the iPad a thing I need with very little com- music instruments, game sys- pleasure. Photos become easily http://www.assests.gearlive.com puter power. I care more about tems, and photo albums into one shared, super zoomable, a tac- handing it over. Facebook stalk- at and pass it over; no hassling convenience and being able to point five pounds of brushed tile entity that I’ve never before ing and everything else you do with turning the laptop and hop- sling an iPad in my bag to share aluminum and glass. experienced. The web is exactly on the Internet will never be the ing it stays plugged in because that PowerPoint with the person Physically it seems to fit per- the same; zoom in instantly, same. you’re a senior and your bat- next to me or sit like I’m doing fectly in your hands – smaller touch the Internet and pass it The iPad’s greatest strength is tery is a dead weight you took right now, outside just writing then a magazine but more heft around the room to show ev- its lack of everything. No cords, out years ago. It just hands over, and chilling with my iPad. then a pad of paper. The brushed eryone. That’s right – share the no buttons, nothing to worry the same as a magazine–and the Review rating: 5 elephants aluminum back is initially cold to Internet. The iPad lets you phys- about when passing it to the person next to you can laugh at the touch, too cold in the morn- ically share whatever you’re do- person next to you. You can just that xkcd comic you just read or ings on bare skin; however it ing, whenever you want, just by take whatever you’re looking check out a YouTube video that Eve 6 preview

Colin DeClue cially successful song, rising to Entertainment Edi - the number 1 spot on the Mod- t o r ern Rock charts. The song is still featured on alternative rock ra- Eve 6, consist- dio stations. MGMT: “Congratulations” ing of Max Collins Eve 6 re- (vocals, bass, gui- leased two Ben Smith “Flash Deliri- an instrumental that tars, piano), Tony more albums Monkey Writer um” mix British doesn’t really go any- Fagenson (drums, (“Horrorscope,” Invasion and where over its short percussion) and “It’s All in Your “,” a song about psychedelic pop running time and feels newly-added Matt Head”) before the excesses of fame off MGMT’s influences with more like padding. Bair (guitar, back- disbanding in first “,” what feels like Sometimes the songs ing vocals) will 2004, after seems eerily prescient now. “Kids,” the kitchen sink feel a little overstuffed be performing at http://www.eve6.com poor sales of another song off of “Oracular,” – “Delirium” as well – it seems like Rose-Hulman, Sat- “It’s All in Your came out of nowhere to become a in particular http://www.wikipedia.com 18 songs could have urday, May 8th. The band was Head,” compared to the plati- smash hit for the group. Listening feels like it rips been produced from all originally formed in 1995 as num certification for “Eve 6” to “Congratulations,” the group’s through about 4 or 5 genres in its 4 the ideas the band put into these Eleventeen, with Jon Siebels at and gold certification for “Hor- second album, it’s clear they’re still minute running time. Even the 12 9. Aside from these minor detrac- guitar, and no Matt Bair. The rorscope,” resulted in their re- processing what this all means. minute “Siberian Breaks” is a de- tions, the album explores some band’s first EP, “Eleventeen,” lease from their record contract A warning: if you’re looking for light, blending surf rock with the impressive ground musically, put- released in 1996, references this with RCA. another “Kids,” “Congratulations” Beach Boys and other 60s influ- ting it in contention as one of the earlier name. They reunited late 2007, with is going to disappoint you. There’s ences to produce something soni- best albums of the year. In 1998, their self-titled stu- Matt Bair joining as guitarist, nothing as immediately catchy cally unique. Reviewer rating: 4.5 elephants dio album was released on RCA touring heavily from 2008 on- in the album’s 9 tracks, but over- If there’s a bad track in the Records, which featured the wards. They are currently work- all the tracks are more consistent bunch (which is debatable), it’s break-out single “Inside Out,” ing on a new album, due out and coherent. “It’s Working” and probably “Lady Dada’s Revenge,” easily the band’s most commer- some time in 2010. Friday, April 30, 2010 Living 5 Studying at Rose – a German perspective Jan Krekeler had barely talked to any of our universities. Guest Writer professors in Germany. It was For the most just unnecessary. Here at Rose, it part we enjoy After studying for more than is the key element that provides studying here two quarters at Rose, one might a unique study experience which more than in think that they had seen it all. we are grateful to have the oppor- Germany. Apart Still some things are just hard to tunity to enjoy. from much bet- get used to. Still there are many more ter relations to “Homework is due tomor- issues that stand out when faculty and staff, row…” Excuse me? Home- comparing the universities in the athletic op- work? Last time that word was Magdeburg or Stuttgart to Rose- portunities are mentioned was at the Gymna- Hulman. Although in Germany amazing. It is sium (German equivalent to the there are 12,000 students in always a great American High School) and I Magdeburg, at Rose Hulman event when the was more than happy to get away there are far more cars on cam- weekly foot- from that. During four years of pus than there are in Germany. ball game takes study in Germany that word was Why is that? Public transporta- place. The same not mentioned once. So here we tion would be the answer. The is, of course, true are again, doing homework, in average German student is un- for all the other America. likely to own a car. sports such as ‘We’ means four German stu- Sorry to say, but tuition is free track or basket- dents who are working to get our in Germany. Instead students ball. It is simply master degrees in Engineering simply neither have nor spend a different setup Management and Mechanical En- as much as most students do here compared http://mindofben.wordpress.com gineering at Rose-Hulman. here (us included). Benefits on to Germany. No homework, national health insurance, and beer gardens are a few of the things Not that homework has any the other hand are mainly those What else is German students are used to enjoying. Nonetheless, they are enjoying their stay here. negative effect on the study ex- outlined before: excellent campus worth mention- Check out Strassenfest this weekend for some Hoosier German fun. perience; it is merely emphasiz- life, great student-professor ra- ing? Parties here ing one of the key differences to tios, well equipped laboratories, are arranged at Rose. In Germa- milk. Here, well, not. both? One honestly cannot an- studying in Germany. Since we outstanding activities. ny there are not so many parties One more thing regarding cur- swer these questions. Both sys- arrived here last fall it has been Regarding activities, sports at the university. I suppose the rent political discussions: Coming tems have its advantages and dis- amazing how soon one can adapt have to be emphasized. In Ger- main difference is that you pay here we were told that we would advantages. Whatever is “better” to different study approaches. many there are barely any ath- to get in to a party in Germany! have to acquire health insurance depends on the personal prefer- In Germany our lectures were letic competitions. Universities Here you have to make it on from Rose-Hulman. That was one ences of each individual. usually made up of 200 or more do not have soccer teams (yes, some dubious list. Whatever you of the rather curious issues in our Probably the most honest state- (in the beginning even 600) stu- not football) or any other teams to prefer, I guess. A side note re- documents. None of us really ever ment is that we would and will dents. Now professors all of a compete. Life is solely focused on lated to parties: American laws dealt with health insurance be- recommend students at home to sudden notice if you are sleeping studying and personality develop- once again made the day when fore. Naturally everyone in Ger- use the opportunity to come here in class. We had to stop that right ment. The lack of community in we were out to buy some wine many is insured by his or her par- to Rose-Hulman. For most of us it away. Germany is likely to be surpris- and were told that they could ents. Presumably people will soon is one or the most extraordinary Even worse, the professor talk- ing for American students going not sell us alcohol that day, a enjoy the same benefit over here. experience so far. It is a shame ed to us during class and we had there. People usually get along Sunday… Funny. In Germany We really do enjoy it back home. leaving after this quarter. For to speak up right away. Interac- very well but there is just no com- alcohol is served in any grocery What do we prefer? What do those staying behind, enjoy your tion here in class is amazing. We munity spirit as it is at American store next to water or juices or we like more now that we know time here as much as we have. Where did all this junk come from? Melissa Schwenk get quick cash now? Living Editor Next, set aside an afternoon EVE 6 (or a day if you have as much The end of this school year stuff as I) to go through every- will mark my sixth time mov- thing in your room. Create three All Campus Concert ing back home. As the day ap- categories: keep, donate, trash. proaches, I’ve started looking Go through all your drawers, around my room and wonder- one by one, and purge anything ing where all this junk came you’ve forgotten you even had. Saturday, May 8th at 8 p.m. from. From the coffee maker All that career fair swag you with a pot that doesn’t fit to the happily collected in the fall? If year’s worth of church bulletins, you won’t be working for that my room is quite the mess. It’s company and don’t use light up a good thing I live off campus bouncy balls frequently, trash or with a private room or I would donate it. All those pop tabs from definitely have roommate is- the energy drinks you consumed sues. Here are a few tips for fit- throughout the year? Find a re- ting your whole life into your ceptacle for them. If you start car when you go home. purging in the next week or so, First, get rid of anything you you’ll be able to avoid the finals haven’t worn in a month and week packing crunch. wouldn’t want to wear in the If you really can’t get rid of any- next week. Remember that skirt thing else and know you won’t be you ripped at a party or the able to fit it all in your car you shoes you ruined in a puddle? have a few options. If you have Stop kidding yourself; you’re lighter things you’ll need over never going to wear them again the summer, ship them home. so there is no point in haul- This works best with lightweight ing them back home. This rule clothing or a few books. If you doesn’t apply to seasonal cloth- have larger items you won’t need ing such as sweaters, unless the until the next school year, rent a sweater is too heinous even for storage unit. These are relatively an ugly sweater party. safe and can be shared among For those of you who keep ev- friends. Shop around for the best erything from every class ever, price and talk to upperclassmen Free for Rose Students—IDs required start consolidating. Go through about their recommendations. your folders and get rid of any- Hopefully these tips will help thing that’s unimportant, such as you as you prepare for your sum- Limited number of guest ti ckets available the syllabus or the page of notes mer. Remember that the end of that only has stick-figures on it. the school year is just another No alcohol, beverages, or bags allowed Next, start looking for people to opportunity to start over with a buy or borrow your books. Why lighter load and a fresh outlook. Sponsored by SGA, RHA, SAB, take them home when you can Happy Packing! and the Rose Thorn Send your content to [email protected] 6 Opinions The Rose Thorn Staff view: Profiling is not Arizona bill always a bad thing encourages racism Kyle Schmelz The passing of Arizona Senate ity and profiling to punish illegal foreign accent. Bill 1070, which requires immi- activity. The 14th Amendment Concurring: 9 S t a f f W r i t e r Allow me to present a hypo- grants to carry their alien regis- guarantees all individuals equal Arizona governor Jan Brewer thetical example of what this tration documents at all times protection under the law, mean- Dissenting: 6 recently signed a new immigra- bill means. John Smith and and requires police to question ing that punishments should tion bill into law. The bill will Juan Vasquez have both lived individuals who they suspect are be based on the crime, not any Abstentions: 2 greatly increase the power of in Tuscon, Arizona their entire in the U.S. illegally, has caused a unique quality the defendant Arizona police to deal with the lives, and every day they both new outcry against so-called “ra- may possess. Punishing a crime using race as a factor for investi- problem of illegal immigration. walk to the restaurant at which cial profiling,” or the use of a per- can result in serious harms to the gation would be statistically less So what’s the problem with this they work. They both forgot son’s skin color or racial identity accused, making it important to fruitful. bill? The most controversial their wallets one day—John to infer something about them. consider the factual basis of the Many opponents of racial pro- portion of the bill requires that goes to work, bums a lunch off Racial profiling isn’t a bad crime when contemplating a pun- filing claim that it will lead to immigrants in Arizona carry of a friend, and eventually goes thing, nor is profiling in general. ishment. However, when investi- rampant targeting of minorities; proof of their legal status at all home at the end of the day. In fact, a lot of profiling goes on gating a crime, all the facts are while this does happen in isolated times. Once the bill takes effect, Juan has a slightly different ex- in everyday life. Take an issue not yet known, and it becomes incidents, to assume that all law- police will not only have the perience—he walks past a cop that affects a lot of Rose students: necessary to rely on statistical enforcement officers will auto- legal authority, but will be re- on the way to work, maybe talk- high insurance rates. If you are analysis and good judgment; ra- matically do so is to label them all quired to check any person they ing on his cell phone to his aunt between 18 and 25, and particu- cial profiling, when backed up by xenophobes who aren’t capable suspect of being an illegal immi- back in Guadalajara. The cop larly if you’re male, you probably statistics and not used as a cover of making a nuanced judgment of grant for their alien registration would then have the authority pay higher insurance rates than for prosecution of a certain ethnic a situation. But, when profiling is documents. to ask Juan for identification your parents or your Rose profes- group, is part of that analysis and used along with intelligence and What this boils down to is that and arrest him once Juan real- sors do. Technically, that’s dis- judgment call. good investigative skills, it can be police can question any person izes his wallet’s still sitting on criminatory based on age and sex, Racial profiling is justified an efficient tool in an investiga- they want to about their immi- his desk back at home. both of which are most definitely when one considers the statistics. tor’s belt. gration status, and if the person I prefer to give people the wrong by most U.S. discrimina- Take for example a report pub- Racial profiling, and profiling being questioned doesn’t have benefit of the doubt, so I sin- tion laws. But, put another way, lished by the U.S. Department in general, isn’t bad. The tech- immediate proof of their legal cerely doubt this bill was in- your higher insurance rates are of Justice two years ago, which nique, when applied properly, status, they can be arrested. The spired by racism. That said, it’s the consequence of the statistical found that in cases of murder is based on statistics and logic. implications of this are shock- irresponsible, naive, and down- fact that you’re more likely to get and homicide, 32.8% of offend- While the practice can be abused, ing; it effectively legalizes and right dumb not to see the effect into an accident than someone ers were white, while 36.5% were throwing the buzzwords “racial encourages racial profiling in this bill could have on the His- with more driving experience. African-American. Conversely, in profiling” around when it comes police investigations. The bill panic community and new im- Most people accept the fact that cases of property crime, 67.4% of to air security reform or immi- doesn’t explicitly mention race migrants, even the legal ones. insurance rates vary based on offenders were white, while 30.1% gration reform serves no purpose at any point, and proponents of When immigrants first come to who you are; why shouldn’t the were African-American. Statisti- in the debate but to stereotype the bill have been quick to point America, we should welcome officers of the law follow the same cally, it makes sense that when the entire group the buzzword is out that “illegal is not a race.” them; this bill will serve only to principles? investigating property crime, an targeted at. Ironically, doing so However, it is clear to see that isolate them with fear, and the It is important to note that investigator would spend more does the exact thing the accusers an implicit emphasis has been absolute last thing we want is for there’s a difference between pro- time examining leads on white are supposedly fighting against: placed on people of Hispanic ori- any American citizen to fear the filing to discover illegal activ- suspects; in cases of homicide, profiling. gin or pretty much anyone with a American government. When abortion might be the better way

Christine Price didn’t have a high number of sex-positive friends, made the I say that counseling should be offered, but not mandato- Opinions Editor Emeritus offer to accompany her to Planned Parenthood to get hor- ry—getting time off to see the doctor is difficult enough for monal BC. While I despair that such attitudes can exist on low-income women. Getting time off again to see the doc- Despite having rather strong views towards the ever con- even our campus, I acknowledge that they exist, and want tor after the mandatory waiting period that exists in some troversial “abortion debate,” this is the first time I have talk- these women to have the resources to deal with whatever states discriminates based on class. Additionally, late term ed about my views in the Rose Thorn. What galvanized me accidents await them. abortions not only make up a very, very small number of to write this opinion was last week’s column “Better ways Shavers says that “exceptional cases are important to the abortions, but it’s difficult to find a doctor that will provide than abortion” by guest writer Brandon Shavers. debate.” I say, “yes and no.” If we are to limit a woman’s them (the heroic Dr. Tiller, who was murdered, was one of Shavers starts off admirably, by stating that, “No one access to her right to abortion, than yes, they are an impor- the few. Read up on him; I don’t use the word hero lightly), should ever be forced to do something that he or she doesn’t tant part of the debate. How many men will have their lives and they nearly always involve very young girls that don’t want to do, especially if that something is in regard to said ruined by false rape claims from women trying to avoid hav- even realize what has happened to them, or women who person’s body.” While I do not entirely agree with this (ba- ing their own lives ruined? How many families will be torn desperately want a child, but who realize late in the game bies hate shots, but vaccination is necessary; suicidal and apart by fictional accusations of incest? How much money that their child will have severe birth defects. dangerously mentally ill people generally don’t want to be will be slipped to unscrupulous yet sympathetic doctors, just In the abortion debate, the anti-choice side likes to de- committed, but sometimes it is for the best, etc.), it is gener- to have them sign papers affirming that the fetus is not only monize its victims. When it serves their purposes, women ally a good view. unviable, but a deadly hazard to the woman’s health? How are sad, confused little creatures that made a mistake, and But, alas, Shavers’ view and mine quickly diverge. He many women, traumatized by rape, or torn by the neces- should thus go through the agonies of pregnancy and birth, believes “that people are to be held accountable for what sity of aborting a child they would love to keep if only doing and then do the “right thing” and give their offspring to they bring into their lives. You earn it, you eat it; blame so wouldn’t mean sacrificing their own lives, will be forced a barren family that desires a lovely white baby (and in- and excuse will only bite back.” And yet, a brief bit of think- into getting later-term abortions, after dealing with red- deed, many charities are kind enough to exist and to enable ing turns up plenty of cases where this does not hold. Few tape and paper work? Which poor soul is to decide the fate this. I’d also like to note that strong feelings of remorse are would consent to live in a nation where those who carelessly of women—whose job will it be to hear the heart wrenching sometimes felt by the birth mothers, who are quickly aban- neglected to avoid sharp objects in the road where denied tales, and be tasked with deciding which are fraudulent, and doned and ignored). At other times, women seeking abor- assistance with flat tires, or a country in which people were which permit the woman the chance at a life free from the tions are painted as shameless, morally lax sluts that seek denied medical attention for sports injuries. I’m also not innumerable burdens of childbirth and rearing? How many to wipe away the evidence of their libertine sexuality in an quite sure how terminating a pregnancy counts as “blame women, upon being ordered to carry their unwanted bur- operating theater. This can be seen in Shavers’ article, in and excuse,” but I digress. People can take driving lessons, dens to term, will risk the dangers of “back alley” abortions? which he regards pregnancy as “life’s justice.” Personally, or wear safety equipment, but accidents still happen. The Exceptional cases are important to the debate when abor- I see pregnancy as a beautiful, terrifying thing, something most effective form of birth control (BC), the IUD, is used by tion access starts to be restricted. But luckily for the women that is to be celebrated and welcomed… when the time is only 2% of American women It’s a method that’s as effective of this country, such issues do not yet matter. right. Shavers believes in the “right to life,” while I believe in as sterilization, and non-permanent, and yet a significant Shavers believes in the fundamental right to life (which the “right to love.” Children should have the right to be born portion of our population thinks “inelegant terrorist explo- is why I’m sure he plans to donate the majority of his af- into welcoming home. sive” when they hear the acronym IUD. And thus, American ter-graduation salary to starving children, and he has no Finally, I would like to point out that, while Shavers’ ar- women rely on methods that are not only intrinsically less qualms with the idea of socialized medicine. Right?), and ticle is titled, “Better ways than abortion,” the only “way” he reliable, but more prone to human error. thinks that “once a fertilized egg has attached to the uterine suggests is… don’t get an abortion. He does not suggest that I could preach about how and why women should use wall, the new life has made the statement that he or she… the United States provide comprehensive sex education. He multiple forms of birth control, but I want my article to be deserves this right.” I’m sure his next article will be about does not suggest more funding for Planned Parenthood, an shorter than a novel. It is important to note, however, that the need for better medical treatment for the 25% of im- organization that works tirelessly to provide safe, afford- even while using multiple forms of birth control, women planted embryos that spontaneously miscarry by the sixth able birth control to all women. He does not suggest ways sometimes still get pregnant. Shavers is at least intelligent week (this number increases to 75% by the time the woman to cover the expenses of pregnancy and after. He does not enough to acknowledge that a plethora of options exist for reaches 45). But that’s beside the point. Even Shavers rec- suggest funding for a national campaign that would encour- the responsible, sexually active woman, but up in his ivory ognizes that an unborn doesn’t have the full capacity of a age men to be more concerned with what happens to their tower failure rates don’t exist, and imperfect use is unimagi- living, breathing, human. He notes that an unborn child sperm after it leaves their body. nable. Alas, we live in the real world, and the best laid plans cannot speak for itself. Do you know what else it can’t do? In short, Shavers offers no answers. That abortion is nec- of mice and men oft go astray, especially when sex educa- Think, breathe, feel emotion, or consume food. It is, com- essary is regrettable. But its unavailability would be signifi- tion in this country is so woefully lacking. Not only that, the pletely and utterly, a part of its host. It’s a parasite with po- cantly more regrettable. While I have never needed an abor- subject of birth control is often taboo. Even at Rose-Hul- tential, if you will. As such, it is completely within the host’s tion myself, it’s a relief to know that such a procedure is still man, I have talked to at least one woman who relied on the right to abort it, or carry it to term. I recognize that I’m ex- legally available in Indiana, and I will fight for this right to pull-out method. Another, a friend this time, literally cov- treme in my views; many pro-choice people believe in man- continue. For you, your girlfriend, your mother, your sister, ered her ears and ran out of the room when I, knowing she datory counseling and restrictions on late term abortions. your children, and mine. Friday, April 30, 2010 Sports 7 Rose-Hulman baseball dominates Anderson

Tim Ekl / Rose Thorn Sports Briefs Engineer Scoreboard By Kurtis Zimmerman Celtics, Cavs, and Magic Track and Field Men’s Tennis April 16 9-7 (5-2 HCAC) secure semifinal opportunity Rose-Hulman Men — 3rd April 20 The NBA playoffs continued action this week with round one at Twilight Meet Women — 4th Rose-Hulman 7 winding down. As of early this week, the Boston Celtics, Orlando at Greenville 2 Magic, and Cleveland Cavaliers had been slated to appear in the sec- ond round of play, with Milwaukee, San Antonio, Phoenix, Los An- Men’s Golf geles and Utah each leading their respective series. Game six of the first round take place at the end of this week and could potentially April 17-18 Women’s Golf April 17-18 determine those teams to move on to the second round. In addi- Rose-Hulman 6th place Rose-Hulman 17th place tion to a trip to the playoffs, backup Atlanta Hawk Jamal Crawford at RHIT Invitational at Illinois Wesleyan received the honor of being named Sixth Man of the Year by the NBA early this week; despite having started throughout his career, Craw- ford has been played off the bench for Atlanta and has maintained Baseball Softball success there, telling the press, “you have to check your ego at the 24-6 (12-3 HCAC) 12-10 (7-3 HCAC) door. It’s all about winning. You do what you’ve got to do.”

April 20 April 18 Rose-Hulman 13 Rose-Hulman Game 1 — 4-6 vs. Anderson 5 vs. Mt. St. Joseph Game 2 — 6-4 Federer falls in Rome

Australian Open champion Roger Federer suffered a defeat from Ernests Gulbis in the opening round of the Rome Masters on Tues- day. Though much considered the favorite of the tournament, Fe- derer conceded that he should not be considered the favorite. “Rafa has just proven again in Monaco how tough he is. He’s been on an absolute tear on clay for the last five years,” the defending French Open champion told the press after exiting the Rome Masters before the quarterfinals. Referring of course to long-time rival Rafael Nad- al who was hobbled and upset early in Paris last year which many consider was an opening for Federer to clench the victory. While Nadal is considered very likely to earn the title this year in Rome, Federer still has a shot at the Grand Slams where he has pulled to- gether a victory after many disappointing losses.

Kentucky Derby set for this weekend

“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby, will take place this Saturday at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The annual Thoroughbred race with winnings of $2 million will cap the two weeks of Kentucky Derby fes- tivals and parties as the horses wind their way around the 1 ¼-track. Early favorites have been found in Lookin’ at Lucky and Blind Luck, and the race will see a strong contender in female Devil May Care when “The Race for the Roses” commences. Friday, before the annu- al running of the derby, a run of Kentucky Oaks for a nice $500,000 will preempt the big day at Churchill Downs. Again, Blind Luck is noted as the favorite for Friday’s race of 14 3-year-old fillies who will round the track in an attempt to claim the title and the handsome cash prize. 8 Flipside The Rose Thorn Will the real T-Pain please stand up? Wacky prof quotes “What’s a zombie? Bet you Thomas disapproves of your autotune didn’t think I’d ask that.” James Zhou against the big G-O-D, — Dr. House, covering This was not written Railing against monarchy, the topics that are really by an Englishman Far across the sea important to his students. Avoided the angel of death, and Next week: Velociraptor Shortaaaaaaay... still had time for tea evasion strategies. Aw snap, Get your pamphlets ready, ‘cause Yeah, I was destined to go on a “I’m still the one who, when It’s about to go down roll a physicist tells me the This is the real T-Paine yelling I got a big, black monograph table is pushing up on me, ‘bout the rights of man, justice, and Monarch, look at me, oh, and I say ‘Are you serious? It’s free-thinking start trembling just a frickin table!’” So **** that poser, I don’t need an I’m starting a revolution today — Dr. Leader, beating autotune ‘Cause stirring **** up, that’s furnishings into submis- my way sion since 1985. I’m on a roll, I’m on a roll Believe me when I say I did not Everybody hear me out **** a fish “Yeah, we’re gonna clone ‘cause independence will ****ing humans because we want rule I’m on a roll, I’m on a roll a lot of little Dr. Brandts I’m on a roll, I’m on a roll Everybody hear me out running around” Take a good hard look ‘cause independence will — Dr. Brandt. I didn’t At all this religious bull ****ing rule know cloning came with I’m on a roll, I’m on a roll a ‘shrink’ function... I’m on a roll m***********, Take a good hard look Noël Spurgeon - The O.G. convinient travel size, perhaps? Take a look at me At all this religious bull T-Pain and... T-Paine. In order to get the full effect, read this article in Writing the The Age of Reason Yeeeeeeeeeah. autotune....Shortaaaaaay. “Nobody likes hard things.” — Dr. Wollowski. De- This day... pends on what the things The United are... 1803: States pur- Top “10” Ten chases the Louisiana Territory Politically incorrect things I’ve “Most humans who have from the French for $15 millon, oocytes are fairly attached effectively doubling the size of laughed at this week to them.” the country. As far as things Melissa Schwenk — Dr. Brandt. Liter- we’ve gotten from France go, it’s Getting me a sandwich ally, yes. Figuratively... been kind of a mixed bag. That I mean, I have a social help during the Revolutionary 10. Math for Women: “Divide two pieces of bread, add meat, add relationship with them, War? Awesome. The Statue of cheese.” sure, but that doesn’t Liberty? Still pretty sweet (ev- mean I’d really notice if ery great country needs a gra- 9. “I have immunity.” “No, you have AIDS.” they were gone. tuitiously large statue to put on their stamps). The Louisi- 8. “What’s wrong with her shirt?” “She’s wearing it.” “I’d like to see one female ana Territory? Sure, it gave us with a big group of things like New Orleans, one of 7. “Want to hear a joke?” “Women’s Rights?” males.” the most important trade routes — Dr. Brophy. We’re at in the country, and a couple mil- www.coinworld.com 6. “Why do women have a period?” “Because they deserve them.” the same place, right? lion buffalo, but it also gave us the The one with the Ratio? Dakotas. And we’re still trying to 5. “The face doesn’t matter. The important part is from the neck down.” figure out what to do with those. “Thin is okay, you just want ...in history 4. “German chick flicks tackle issues that are important to women.” it long.” “Like what, cooking and children?” — Dr. Mutchler. I’m not touching this one with 3. “How many women does it take to change a light bulb?” Eleven. Ten a ten-foot pole... if you to form a committee and one to get her boyfriend to do it. know what I mean.

Horrible rumor of the week Rose professors are known 2. “How can you tell if your wife is dead?” “The sex is the same but the for saying wacky things, he fire alarm in Moench was the final exam to allow dishes pile up.” so write them down and seniors to graduate. Unfortunately, all of you failed, send them in to thorn- and will have to retake Emergency Systems 101. 1. “What’s worse than a male chauvinistic pig?” “A woman who won’t T [email protected] do what she’s told.”

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