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/ i f i T h e Ca d e t Is it May yet? V O L tf SiRlofe/ifeBRUARY 6th, 2009 ISSUE 16 «i-oo Breakout: 09+3 Becomes 2012 By Robert Earle the echo of machine gun fire cutting rade deck to wait for the next session. came one of those fortunate accidents. Cactef News Writer through the crispy 0530 air. The rats Rick Newkirk '09, gave a speech about After the charge, the Rats where all The never-ending pushups are were then moved down to Cocke Hall how the RDC had barricaded Jackson assigned a sandbag and the traditional The Ne>^f$5 finally ending; the straining sees its last and given a two session sweat party. Arch, and released the Rats to unblock "sandbag" workout began. days, RDC puts in their retirement and Following the sweat party they were the arch. The entire rat mass took off The final stretch was an attempt by THECA cadre turn overa new leaf.These events promptly ushered to Crozet Hall for in a charge to Jackson Arch to quickly Newkirk to bring back the old school are eagerly breakfast. remove the wallofsandbagsthatwould style of the Rats "fighting" their way print anticipated up to the fourth stoop. February^ by any Rat The Rats were squeezed who toughs into barracks for a one ses­ the Ratline sion sweat party on each out for six, stoop. First their dykes, long months. the 1 “ Class worked them This day not out. Then racing up to the W e e k in only signifies second stoop the Rats were the end of the metwithanothersession by R e v ie w Ratline but the 2"'* Class and another more Impor­ by the 3'“^ Class on the third tantly it is the stoop. When the Rats hit first major ac­ the fourth stoop, the six complishment months of rigoroustraining The ever funny, ever of any cadet's was over and in a few short cadetship. hoursthey would be known classy Justin Tamme- This past as the Class of 2012. weekend, Sat­ Newkirk would like urday January to thank all of his RDC lin makes his debut as 31,2009, was representatives and the the Rat mass company cadre for their CIF on pg. 2 of 09 + 3's dedication and efforts on magical day, Saturday and throughout the day that the year. He also would like Cadets call to point out that thanks to B reakout. Mr. Hutchings flawless Richard operations order Saturday Like him or not, N e w k ir k , went by without any major RDC presi­ issues. President Obama dent, says that Newkirk spoke to the the planning Class of 2012, "First, I am has a long road for this mo­ very proud of everyone and mentous day am honored to have been ahead of him. Find started early your RDC president. Your last May and was presented to General After breakfast the morning ses­ bring them one step closer to freedom. hard work and dedication out more og. 3 JH Binford Peay In October. As soon as sion began, which consisted of a series Newkirk said that that the charge throughout the ratline has earned you the Christmas holiday came to an end, of workout stations spread throughout was NOT in the game plan and in its the title of Class of 2012. Just remember the RDC and Commandant's Staff hit Post. Each station was designed to first moments had the RDC spellbound. it's your responsibility to carry 09's lega­ the ground running in preparation for challenge the Rats both physically and lntheend,afternumerous compliments cy and I know you all won't let us down." Chavis and Travis the memorable day. mentally. After lunch, the Rats changed the RDC decided that the charge really Congratulations Class of 2012! The day began on Saturday with into ACUs and formed up on the pa- addedsomethingtothemomentand be­ Holmes set new^ collegiate record. The New NCMT TAPS: COL Stockwell By Timothy Graziano ter construction, fire starting, and water By Timothy Graziano wasaconsummatefamilyman. Heloved Read more pg. 4 Caafef News Writer and food procurement. Cac^ef News Writer his family and he cherished his time with Starting second semester Rats will The third training cycle, and perhaps The VMI community suffered a them. He did things like coach youth be participating In New Cadet Military the most anticipated by the Rats, is Weap- great loss on Wednesday morning as teams such as basketball and baseball. I Sections Training (NCMT) under the direction onsTraining. All of the weapons training it was faced with the death of Colonel can't begin to say how he has impacted of CIC Michael Cadice '09. This year will be conducted on the Ml 6 Rifle and William J. Stockwell. Colonel Stockwell cadets, faculty, and young people with his actions." News...... 1 NCMT will be continuing its normal the M9 Pistol. Rats will learn marksman­ was currently serving VMI as the Act­ training regimen along with new cycles ship skills and be given a chance to qualify ing Deputy Superintendent and Dean According to Roanoke.com news, of the Faculty. the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office Opinion...... 3 designed to betterdevelop Rats intofuture on theseweapons.Theywill also be taught leaders. This year's NCMT will consist of basic ballistic trajectory, howto compen­ A1974 graduate of Springfield Col­ has"declined to disclose any additional fourtraining cycles, two field evaluations, sate for weather conditions, and how to lege, Stockwell began working for VMI detailsaboutthe situation, including the Sports...... 4 anewbilletingsystem,andlecturesessions care and maintain the weapons. on January 1,1975, as an instructor in cause of death." conducted by Veteransand Alumni on the The final training cycle is Land the Physical Education Department. In Colonel Stockwell is survived by Entertainment...... 6 importance of basic military skills. Navigation. In this evolution the Rats 1984 Colonel Stockwell received his his wife, Jill, daughter, Jaclyn, and sons, Throughout all of NCMT a new will be taught howto maneuver through doctorate in health and education from Robert and Bredt. Billet System will be implemented. Each and across difficult terrain, and basic map the University of Virginia. Two years There will be a memorial service for company will form a Rat platoon both at and compassskills.Theywill also be given later he received VMI's Thomas Jef­ Colonel Stockwell at 1100 on Saturday, NCMT activities and on the hill. Every a chance to use Night Vision Goggles ferson Distinguished Teaching Award. February 7'^ in Jackson Memorial Hall. Rat in the company will be given the (NVGs) in this training cycle. Colonel Stockwell remained with the There will also be a reception immedi­ chance to hold one of several leader­ All of the skills taught in these four Physical Education Department, even­ ately afterwards in the Center for Lead­ ship positions, to include Platoon Com­ training cycles will be tested in a series of tually reachingfull professorship, until his ership and Ethics. Cadets are welcome mander, Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, operations exercises.Thefirst, conducted promotion to associate dean in 1994. to attend. and Team Leader. The Rats holding the at McKethan Park, will start on a Friday COL Timothy M. positions will act as the liaisons between and extend into the weekend. All of the Hodges, head of the Me­ each company's CO and the Rats, and Rats will be tested in everything they have chanical Engineering Depart- they will be responsible for marching the learned as well as undergo a night land mentandlongtimecolleague The Cadet, student newspaper of the navigation course. During this weekend of COL Stockwell, gave the Virginia Military Institute, was es­ Rats everywhere they go. The purpose tablished in the Fall of 1907 and has behind this billet system Istogive the Rats Rats will also learn new skills, such as following statement to The been continued since that time. Our an opportunity to develop and show their Radio Communications Protocol, patrol­ Cadet: "Bill was a very well newspaper is published every Friday af- respected colleague. He was ternoonduringtheacademicyear,except leadership potential.This experience will ling roads and open areas, vehicle stops, during Corps trips, holidays and exam be an invaluable learning opportunity linking up with partisan forces, and basic always willing to help you period s. The Cadet offices are located on for the Rats as they complete all of the Intel and Reconnaissance. The second anyway he could. “He knew the third floor of Maury Brooke Hall. To order a subscription of NCMT cycles. operations exercise is the Fourth Class more about how VMI works the Newspaper contact; The first of the four training cycles FTX during Dead Week, conducted in than anybody else around is Basic Combat Medicine. The Rats will the George Washington National For­ here. Over the years he was The Cadet EIC Phone: VMI Box 7 (314) 604-6980 learn skills such ascasualty evaluation, sta- est. The exercises will, in the words of involved in many aspects of Lexington, VA Office E-mail: blli^tion, and evacuation as well as how Michael Caidice,"be the time and place VMI. He was first a profes­ 24450-0304 [email protected] to react In a high pressure situation.The where the Rats effectively carry out their sor in the Physical Education The Cadet is a member of the Publica­ goal of this training evolution is to haveall operationsandapplyeverythlngtheyhave Department. Incidentallyhe tions Board which serves as the super­ Rats be proficient in basic field medicine learned." taught me wrestling when I visory body for all cadet publications. and combat tactics. Regardless of the outcome. It will was a Rat In 1976. He was The next training cycle is Military definitely be an exciting new experience instrumental in the establish­ Periodicals postage paid- Lexington, VA Skills and Survival. Rats will be taught for everyone involved, and will provide ment of the College Orien­ Postal Number: USP6S4-880 what to bring in a survival situation and the Fourth Class with training that will tation Workshop for inner The Cadet is published weekly by The News Gazette, 20 W how to effectively pack it into a ruck. Rats help better them as indivuals and Citizen city kids. He ran the VMI Nelson, Lexington, VA, 24450. will also develop skills In emergency shel­ Soldiers. summer session for years. He "To Inform the VMI Community” Page 2 Friday, February 6th, 2009 T he C adet

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Cadet in Focus: Justin Tammelin Sacred A ssem bly By Robert Earle band here at VMI, and he is considered this country within our own borders. By Arthur Morrill far the most spiritual one. While tech­ Features Writer Cadet by all to be a very sociable guy. Tammelin will be employed by the Cac/ef News Writer nically ending at 2130, the cadets and When Tammelin is not at VMI he Henrico County Police. Henrico County This Vestal, New York native grew This past weekend, VMI was host other participants did not leave until loves to explore the outdoors by going is located a few miles from Richmond up with one sister named Nicole, who to its very own religious retreat, the VMI almost taps. The lateness of the Sunday now attends LeTourneau Christian Col­ on camping trips with his BR's. Some of and after his time as a police officer his hobbies are riding motorcycles and Tammelin plans on becoming a federal Sacred Assembly. Led by the Institute's service was due to the public testimony lege in Texas. Nicole is also the starting of several cadets that came fonA/ard after goalie on LeTourneau's varsity soccer listing to Rock and Roll music. There is law enforcement agent. own Chaplain, Colonel Park, as well as team. He was the first in his family to at­ one thing that he loves most though Tammelin's time here at VMI may Cadet Chaplains Jackie Brisk! '09 and the service and spoke about howthey re­ tend VMI and it was Christopher Fields and that is just hanging out for fun be growing shorter, but the memories Daniel Johnson '09, the Sacred Assem­ pent and invite Jesus into their life. After '07, an Honor Court pros­ that he has shared here bly ran from Thursday's Corps Values that,thegroupbrokeupintofourths,and ecutor, who convinced will never disappear. There banquet through Sunday night's final each leader spoke with and counseled him that VMI was the place are a few that he would church service. cadets and other participants. for him. Ladies and gentle­ like that share with his BR's The activities featured many differ­ There were several attendees from men, I present to you Jus­ and fellow cadets. Never ent leadersandworshipteams,including 'Campus Crusade and Christ,' as well tin Tammelin '09 as this will he forget being part Jonas Park, Chaplain Park's nephew, as as four students from nearby Liberty of a championship caliber week's cadet in focus. well as several adult leaders that came in University. Tammelin decided rugby team or his Ring fromotherchurches, including Kathleen No religious retreat is complete way back when he first Figure. Ring Figure was a without a theme, and the Sacred As­ started high school that he very special time for him, Carnall, Dave Warn, Brian Pettrey '84, wanted to go to a military not only did he receive his Powell Harrison '99, and Tim Decker. sembly was not an exception. Drawing school. So, when he came ring, but his parents also Several cadets also participated with near to Christ served as the theme this for pre-strain weekend, came down to see him worship teams they put together; Josh weekend, with each nightly sermon elab­ Mr. Fields introduced him for the second time in his Dixon '10 and Paul Devalk '10 were orating on it in a different way. Friday to the brotherhood of VMI cadetship. among these cadets. night's theme was "Draw near througli and he was hooked. After spending some Each day featured many activities the Cross," with Saturday focusing on Tammelin explains his time with Tammelin, one all across Post. Each morning, Friday "Drawing near through Repentance." will instantly find him to reasoning for attending through Sunday, there was a breakfast. Sunday, before the testimonials of the be a very sociable and lik­ VMI by saying, "I always The Discipleship breakfast, a staple of cadets, the sermon was on"drawing near wanted to become part of able guy. He is the type of Friday mornings at VMI, kicked things by living out your destiny.'The next day, the teamwork and friend­ cadet that VMI strives to the Jackson Prayer Brir>ade met as usual, ships that VMI creates." produce, one that is light off with the theme "Prepare for his Over the last four hearted and tranquil but Coming." Following breakfast was an with Jonas Park giving the message, and years Tammelin has been cares for the VMI system early afternoon prayer session in the it served as a wrap up of sorts for the very active in cadet life and his country. VMI has Turman House, which is located near cadets who attended the weekersd. here at VMI. Tammelin is once again taken the life Hospital Hill. These afternoon prayer Overall, the weekend was a huge involved in VMI's rugby of an ordinary citizen and sessions, according to Cadet Chaplain success, with dozens of cadets attending team where he plays the with his friends, roommates and BR's. shaped it to become some­ Johnson, were the best part, saying that, the various functions, and over 1200 at­ position of hooker. His rugby involve­ After graduation Tammelin has thing extraordinary.Tammelin is a great "humbling himself before God and tending the Corps Values Banquet. The example of a cadet who truly embraces ment doesn't stop there, as he also decided not to commission, but he other believers, and just feeling God's Class of 2010 and the Rat Mass of 09-1-3 the VMI system, and because of this the writes articles for the Cadet about the is doing something Just as honorable presence was utterly amazing." were by far the classes with the most at­ team while they are in season.Tamme­ opportunities he will confront after VMI instead. He believes in using the skills According to Johnson and Col. tending members, due to several cadets lin also plays the bagpipes for the pipe- that VMI has taught him to better will be endless. Park, the Sunday night service was by from each class spreading the word to New Cardio Room in Cocke Hall By Jerry Hickey special features on the equipment, such ness of the Corps has been stressed Cadef News Writer as a built in fan and various workout more than it has in past years. Along There is a new place to stay in options. The room also has four flat with remedial physical training, the shape thisyearatVMI. Located on the screened televisions that are tuned to new height and weight program, and 5"' floor of Cocke Hall, there is a new sports and news channels. The room the new gender normed VFT, the cardio state of the art cardiovascular room. also has a restroom and a waterfountain room allows Cadets to experience a new Thenewfitnessroomfirstopenedupon at the very end of its hallway. level of physical fitness at the Institute. theJanuary21afteragenerousdonation "I believe that this is a great place All in all, the Physical Education from VMI alumnus Grey Minor. to work out, and is a lot better than Department and cadets who have used inside the room there are eight the old cardio room downstairs," says the new facility would highly recom­ treadmills, as well as other various car­ Cadet Cooper '11, who is currently mend anyone who wants to increase dio machines including bikes.There are working there as a cadet assistant. their cardiovascular endurance, as well also plans to install a new $6000 dollar Cooper also adds that, "this place is as stay in shape, visit the new cardio entertainment set. Shortly after hear­ never really crowded and that there room in Cocke hall. ing about its new opening,The Cadet is usually always an exercise machine The cardio room is open on Mon­ decided to go up to the fifth floor and available for use." days through Fridays from 11:00am to see what it was like. One can tell imme­ "I think that this place is really 1:00pm and reopens again at 3:30 to 9: diately thatthe room was very cleanand neat," said one first classmen, who was 00.The room is also open on Saturday had recently been remodeled. getting ready to work out. and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00. All of the machines that were in The new cardio room comes to the room were brand new and included VMI at a time when the physical fit­ VMI Jazz Band Performs in Germany The Cadet By Allen McCown time grasping that you had to pay to use was a somber one for everyone who vis­ Cac/ef News Writer the toilet; others were shocked at the idea ited it. Mawyer continued,"One cannot Editor-In-Chief PHIL POHLMAN The VMI jazz band, also known as of drinking dark beer before lunch. One truly fathom the realm and magnitude of Executive Editor RAMMY BARBARI The Commanders, spent a week of this key part of the trip was the German Lieu­ terror the prisoners experienced without past Christmas break in Germany. Their tenants who guided the group and aided seeing the camp firsthand. I will never Business Manager ERIK BLUM plane took off from Dulles airport then in rides, transportation of luggage, and a forget my visit." made a layover in France, which was few key German phrases. The band made a short visit to the delayed by a blizzard-like snow. The band also visited the concen- George C. Marshall European Center News Editor NICK WEISHAAR The band finally arrived in for Security Studies. The center Germany and was met by mem­ Ivlatt Mawyer 10 de- is a center to bring together high Assistant News JOHNTWIGG bers of the American Exchange • I I I , I I ranking civilian or military leaders Opinion Editor MIKE ROBERTSON club from the Germany Military scribed what he saw by say- together to form bonds and learn Asst. Opinion TANNER SEWELL Academy in Munich. The band stayed in the barracks and enjoyed ing, "One display showed Sports Editor ANDREW rademaker rooms larger than the Institute's, a picture of bodies piled in a few weeks long, with a number Entertainment Editor NOAH SCRIBNER and each member of the band was of different options for classes and Layout Editor .SHANE KEYS.. _ assigned a room to themselves. a corner waitinq to be ere- tlmesoftheyear.ltisapost-gradu- The next morning the band ^ ate program whose clientele include Asst. Layout CHRIS MOSER traveled a short way across Munich nnated. I stood in this room everyone from four-star generals to Asst. Layout JOSH SPLINTER to appear at the Bundeswehr Uni­ , , i n political leaders trying to right a versity. The setting was similar to and saw that corner, the floor third world country. Photography Editor RYAN BUELL * an officers'club, and the band was I . . I ., ,1 After spending a few days in Copy Editor KEVIN FINGER well accepted by all who listened. seemingly stained, with the Munich, the group took a train ride Although the band played before I _ _ r to the small ski town of Garmisch- ■ I HI ill III 111 noon the German crowd had been mental image of the dead PartenWrchen, located in southern drinking beer and eating pretzels Still Bavaria. Different than the cloudy Business Manager ERIK BLUM . all morning. fresh in my mind." and "dark ages" feel of Munich, Assistant Business Manager CHRIS MARTIN After this gig, the group was Garmisch-Partenkirchen had a clear Coordination Liaison DJ STRONKO free for a number of days. They tration camp, Dachau, located north of skyand beautiful mountains. Here spent a large amount of thjs time at Munich. The band took a short trip by some cadets skied while others wandered Copy JAMES LEENHOUTS Marienpiatz, the "times square" so to train and bus to the camp. Once there, thetown and purchased hand can/ed sou­ Business Staff WHIT ANTHES speak of Munich. A highlight of this they toured the memorial and museum, venirs, something this area of the world Circulation MITCH MESSICK area was the glockenspiel, or clock tower. which was formerly a "processing" area is known for. After one night there, the Built in the early 1800s, the clock serves of the camp. They then proceeded to group played at Edelwiess Resort, a ski Writing STAFF as more of a monument and marker the gas chambers and ovens. The camp resort located a 5-mlnute drive outside for Marienpiatz than a true time piece. was done very well and brought the true of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where the Ke v in F i n g e r , R a m m y B a r b a r i , A l l e n M c c o w n Twice a day figures emerge and engage atrocities of the Holocaust to light. group played for American soldiers and J o n T w i g g , S h a n n o n S m it h , r o s s h u s s m a n in a mock dance, to pay tribute to the Matt Mawyer '10 described what their families. They were well received plague of 1517 that ravaged Germany's he saw by saying,"One display showed a and the gig went smoothly. The trip was J u s t in T a m m e u n , S h a y n T ie r n e y , d a n m o r l e y population. picture of bodies piled in a corner wait­ a huge success, as many members of the P a t SIM PSON, G r a n t W il l ia m s , T a n n e r S e w e l l The band also greatly enjoyed walk­ ing to be cremated. I stood in this room band had not been abroad and one had M a t W r ig h t , B e n ji R o b e r t s o n ing the city and seeing how the European and saw that corner, the floor seemingly never flown before. It was a very eye open­ city differed from its American cousins. stained, with the mental Image of the ing experience for them to experience a T y l e r K e r r , ET. a l l Some members of the group had a hard dead still fresh in my mind." The trip different culture and a new country.

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M ike Robertson

New. Leadership on the Horizon Straight from the Sally Port By Rammy Barbari of national peril, to use Col. Preston's Cac^ef Executive Editor words, and there are a lot of things on A new era of American leadership, his plate. Foreign policy wise, he's got to What was your favorite part of the the promise to restore our moral and figure our Iraq, do something with Af­ principle face in the international com­ ghanistan, deal with Russia’s and China's inauguration? munity, theassurancethatthe problems rising influence, secure Pakistan's nuclear of our nation will be fixed with time, capabilities, re-look the NATO situation, dedication, hard work and sacrifice, the deal with Iran, and conquer the threat of pledge to protect all Americans from terrorism.That's all outside the borders those who wish us harm; these are the of the USI! Now moving to the US, we've vows ofPresidentBarackObama and his got the economic crisis of course, the Administration. Are they too visionary? failing bank systems, the hurting auto­ How practical are the goals he has set? mobile industry, bureaucratic and orga­ What will the President actually be able nizational issues, jurisdictional debates, to get done? Will Americans answer his inter-agency stubbornness, healthcare, call to service and sacrifice for a b9tter social security.. .and the list goes on. As tomorrow? much as I'd love to run for office one As a proud citizen of this nation, day. I'm not quite sure I'd want to be in I sure hope so. Now whether you like President Obama's shoes right now. £3'£0D9 Obama or not and whether you voted for I haven't touched on everything, but him or not, I would make the argument, these are just a few to get you thinking. "The show afterwards" "Not being at VMI" as one of my professors has, that it is un­ I hate to sound like a pessimist - and TV Carnes’11 g wise for any citizen to wish failure on an I'll admit my bias, I like Obama - but I Ian Black‘10 Administration.To do that would be to don't know if hell be able to do all that wish bad will upon millions of Americans in 4 or even 8 years. That's stretching it and foreign friends alike, which does not pretty thin. But like I said, for the sake of support the ladder of progress America Americans everywhere and particularly has been leading for scores. We are free those of us at VMI that are entering the to disagree with him and his ideas, as military or government service, I look we rightfully should. I know I disagree forward to seeing what happens. with President Obama on certain issues As we marched past President and I'm sure a lot of people do as well, Obama earlier this week and saluted but I also agree with certain policies and our Commander-in-Chief, I couldn't plans he has proposed. Nevertheless, I help but feel enormous pride. But I also want him to succeed because if he does wondered what was going on through follow through with the rhetoric of his his mind. "Oh, my gosh, what did I get campaign and inaugural address, it will myself into?"A bunch of my BR's joked benefit the country, particularly in the about it, but think about it...would you long run. want to sit behind that desk right now? "Not going" "The crowds, sir" Something my fellow cadets and There are enormous challenges that lie James Handler'11 Sean Alexander 09+3 I discussed in my senior seminar this aheadandwhilehisspeechesaretremen- week was that if President Obama dously inspirational to say the least, it's does succeed, will it mean that history a tough job. will judge former President Bush as a As a VMI cadet, I was honored complete failure? Or what if Iraq does to have marched in a day that will become a thriving democracy 10,15,20, be forever remembered in history. As or more years from now? Will history an American citizen, I wish President judge Bush's tactics and his doctrine as Obama absolutely nothing but success the unorthodox, but necessary path that and courage to deal with the problems ♦ America had to take in orderto preserve afore mentioned. I hope my readers feel its power, influence and leadership in the the same way and do their part in our , tf^ ' > global arena?These are some interest­ democracy to move forward and better ing questions that only time will have the ourselves, for oursakeandourchildren's benefit of answering. future. I know I am ready to serve and Obama has entered office in a time sacrifice. Are you? "Thawing out on the bus" "Seeing the people in the window" Charles Nicotera 10 " Ben Scudder‘09

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Andrew Rademaker

H olm es Twins Look Past Record Keydet Hockey By Donnie Glass the brothers recognize that. A scoring winning percentages. By Tyler Kerr counterpart. This seemed to signal the Cadef Sports Writer record isn't as impressive if the team is This only exemplifies the need for Cac/ef Sports Writer downfall for VMI, as a short time later the Chavis and Travis Holmes made not winning. But in this case, the team consistent and clutch play, qualities that The VMI Hockey team hit the ice Rams leveled the score at two apiece. history in Cameron Hall, going down in is winning, and they are doing so at a the Holmes twins posses in abundance. twice intent on keeping their hold on the The Keydets were hoping to escape the books as the highest scoring twins to record setting pace. Both Chavis andTravis are shooting over Blue Ridge Hockey Conference in which the second period withoutanymoredam- ever play NCAA Division I basketball. The Keydets have won 17 of 52% from the floor and over 82% from they compete. After a setback against the age, but offered the Rams a five on three In an ugly 92-85 the free throw line, VCU Rams on Friday night, the Keydets power play with about five minutes left in win over last place statistics unmatched cameoutwith something to proveagainst the period. The Rams weren't about to High Point (1-9 Big by anyone else on the George Mason Patriots on Saturday. let the opportunity pass, and netted two South), the Keydets' the team. But more On a cold winter night in Lynchburg, more times to finish the frame 4-2. (8-1 Big South) importantly, the VMI met with VCU in the Lahaye Ice The Keydets fought back in the third Chavis Holmes went Runnin' Roo's benefit Center. Although the Keydets rarely have period, but weren't able to draw level to the free throw line from the Holmes much of a "home ice with VCU again. with 6:57 remaining brother's leadership advantage," a favor­ The Rams scored in the game. The and familiarity with O f f o f t h e able permit, theabso- again twice early in first shot tied the the fast paced system lute lack of extended the period, and the old record, and the that Head Coach weekends, and the opening W histle, Keydets followed second one solidified Duggar Baucom team'soverallsuccess with some consola­ the brothers'spot at implemented two drewasizeablecrowd the Ram s tried to tion goals to bring number one all time. years ago. There is oftheVMIfaithfuL the final to 6-4. The twins surpassed no doubt that the forcethepuckinto The match the old mark of 3,261 fast paced style of Putting on , ,, , was a disappoint­ points, held by VMI play seems smoother ment overall for the alums Ramon and and more controlled, a show for these t h e K e y d e t a r e a cadets was a team Keydets, but they Damon Williams. yet just as fast, when tied for first in the were able to take TheWilliams'played one of the Holmes' and paid the price division with VCU. some positives from fortheRunnin'Roo's is in possession of Despite the Rams' the game. Andy from 1987-1990, and the ball. On defense, undefeated record, for a flat defense. Aldoost'09 had this had held the record the brothers lead the the contest looked to say, "We hadn't for almost 20 years. team in steals and to be firmly in VMI played a game since The twins have continue to turn in 20 games this season, with a strong control early. Off of the opening whistle, December 7'^ so we were a little sloppy downplayed the record, as can be 10 game winning streak between the intense efforts on a nightly basis. Late the Rams tried to force the puck into the and not match fit. We matched up well expected from the humble brothers. second and third losses. With only nine game heroics by Chavis capped off a Keydet area and paid the price for a flat with them early, but we needed to main­ "It feels great," Chavis told The Cadet. games left this season, all against Big successful holiday run, and the same can defense. After intercepting the wayward tain that intensity for longer. We play "But it's really not that important at the South opponents, VMI must make the be expected from Travis now that he is pass, Mark Gliebe '09, knocked the puck them again in two weeks and will be sure moment when you seethat we have a lot loop through the Conference for the playing on a healed and rested knee. up ice for Drew Horgan '10 to skate onto. to get them back then." of games left and we're trying to get to second time this season. The Big South ConyratulationstotheHolmestwins Horgan controlled and fired into the top Motivated by the disappointment the tournament." has been tougher than stats and records from The Cadet and the rest of the corps shelf, with only 12 seconds ticking off the of the previous night's loss, the Keydets Keeping everything in perspective suggestthisseason,withverytightgames for being the best twins that have played clock. traveled north to face the George Mason is a huge key to success in sports, and between teams with drastically different basketball in NCAA Division I ever!! The scoring start was quickly forgot­ Patriots and went to work right away. ten as both teams settled in and began Playing in the Washington Capitals W restling Falls to Davi(dson and Duke playing smart hockey. The Rams were practice rink in Ballston, VMI took the able to force a couple of saves from the Patriots (2-8) apart. Mark Gliebe and By Mat Wright takedowns and a three point near fall to the third period, but was unable to hold Keydets goaltenderTom Fields '11, but Drew Horgan once again led the way, Cac/ef Sports Writer build a 9-2 lead in the first period. Long on and lost with a 7-6 decision. no other goals were scored in the first with Gliebe putting three in the net while The Keydet Wrestling team took was able to hold on for his 11"' win of the Trailing 19-14 going into the last period. Horgan scored two on their way to a 6-0 on Southern Conference rival Davidson season. The win brought the score to 7-0 match of the evening and the Thun­ It was the Keydets scoring again early rout of the Patriots. on Sunday, January 25* and Duke on in favor of VMI. derdome starting to rumble loudly with in the second, when a scrap in front of the VMI now sits second in the Atlantic Wednesday, January 28'^ The Keydets The Keydet win streak then took a the threat of a major upset over Duke, VCU goal allowed Dave Arthur '11 to get Division with an overall record of 4-2 suffered a 23-12 loss to Davidson, and a br^ak, with a major decision loss by.Gor- Luke Todd '09+3 took the mat. Todd in and finish, putting the Keydets up 2-0. while VCU has Jumped ahead at'4-0. heart breaking 19-18 loss to Duke. don at 165 lbs, and then a loss at 174 lbs was wrestling up a weight class, from 133 Unfortunately the Rams woke up, and The Keydets have two games left in their At Davidson, the Keydets started off by Szymborski. These two wins tied the to 141 lbs, and was out to prove himself. . they began pressing the Keydets defense. season, and must win out to have any behind when David Nearly pinning his The intensity unfortunately got to Chris chance of catching the Rams, who have Yost '09+3 lost his opponent in the Mendillo '10, as he given a game mis­ four to play.The rematch is February 7'^ match at 141 lbs by second period, conduct for fighting, along with his VCU in Richmond. a final count of 10- Todd held on for 5. Davidson scored an 18-5 victory. again at 149 lbs Todd was just one with a win by David pointshyofafive- Big South Conference Basketball Standings DeCamp over Joe point technical Team______Big South_____ Overall Munno '09 + 3. fall, which would VMI 9-2 18-4 Michael Long '10 have given the Radford 9-2 12-10 scored the Keydets Keydets a tie. Presbyterian* 7-4 10-12 first victory of the The final Liberty 7-5 16-8 afternoon with a score came to Gardner-Webb 7-5 11-11 10-3 win at 157 lbs. 19-18, which UNC Asheville 6-6 10-13 Long was wrestling amounted to Winthrop 5-7 6-16 up a weight class for a heartbreak­ Coastal Carolina 3-8 9-14 the first time and ing loss. Coach Charleston Southern 2-8 7-14 proved to not be John Trudgeon deterred, notching commented on High Point 2-10 6-16 his 10"' win of the his team's per­ *- not eligible for Big South Tournament season. Kyle Elgert score at seven, and the next two matches, formance:"! thought that the effort was '09 was pinned in his 165 lbs match to a pin ofTommy Kendzia'09+3 at 184 lbs, there tonight for ys... 1 thought that if it bring the Davidson advantage to 13-3. and a loss by Ellsworth at 197 lbs, allowed was a tight match, that we should win the Last Week's Results Andrew Szymborski '09+3 notched a the Blue Devils to gain a 16-7 lead. The last four matches. It's hard to swallow to win at 174 lbs to cut the lead to seven, but Keydet turnaround started with Wine, come up just one point short. This team Jayme Gordon '11 lost a major decision, who notched a tough fought 3-1 win in needs a win desperately. To come close is Gardner-Webb 57 vs. Radford 76 15-3, at 184 lbs to lengthen the Davidson the heavyweight class. motivating, it should give ouryoung guys Presbyterian 71 vs. High Point 63 lead to 17-6. Wine's match was scoreless through someconfidenceand hopefully somemo- Charlotte 70 vs. Winthrop 53 The Keydets battled back with a win the first period, but Wine scored with a mentum going forward, but we just didn't Liberty 78 vs. UNC Asheville 66 by Ronnie Ellsworth '11 at 197 lbs and a reversal in the second period, and held make it happen tonight." Coastal Carolina 69 vs. Charleston Southern 71 win by Josh Wine '11 in the heavyweight on for the decision. Pope entered next, The Keydets return to action next class, to cut the advantage to just five. with a major decision win at 125 lbs, over Thursday taking on Southern Conference With two matches remaining the Keydets a wrestler who he had lost to previously in rival the Citadel at the Thunderdome. Winthrop 55 vs. Radford 59 looked to take advantage of the pair of the season. The win cut the Duke lead to The match is slated to start at 7:30 p.m. VMI 95 vs. UNC Asheville 103 (OT) wins and gain ground on Davidson. John two at 16-14, with just two wrestlers left. The Keydets will look to reverse the season Charleston Southern 57 vs. High Point 64 Pope '10 lost a close match in overtime At 133 lbs Bowman took a 6-2 lead into and notch a win. at 125 lbs and Michael Wed.Feb4‘fa Bowman '09+3 suffered Gardner-Webb 95 vs. Liberty 90 (OT) a close defeat at 133 lbs Presbytenan 65 vs. Coastal Carolina 62 to give Davidson the final Winthrop 106 vs. VMM 10 (OT) advantage, 23-12. The loss drops the Keydets to 0-2 in the Southern Conference Next Week's Games and 0-6 overall. On Wednesday night SaL£eb7>*> the Keydets returned to the VMI vs. Gardner-Webb 2:00pm Thunderdome to take on UNC-Asheville vs. Charleston Southern 4:30pm ACC opponent Duke. The Radford vs. Presbyterian 7:00pm match opened with a pairof High Point vs. Coastal Carolina 7:00pm Keydet wins. At 149 lbs Joe Liberty vs. Winthrop 9:00pm Munno won his match with a 14-7 decision. Munno held a 5-4 lead through the Radford vs. Coastal Carolina 7:00pm first period, and then ex­ VMI vs. Charleston Southern 7:00pm tended hislead inthesecond Liberty vs. Presbyterian 7:00pm period with a reversal and then a take down to cruise Wed. Feb 11 to a win. The Keydets got High Point vs. Winthrop 7:00pm yet another win out of Long UNC Asheville vs. Gardner-Webb 7:00pm who won a major decision, 18-7, at 157 lbs. Using three "To Inform the VMI Comnninity T he C adet Friday, February 6th, 2009

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Runnin' Roos Run Over SVU Keydet Shooting Too Hot to Handle for Panthers By Andrew Rademaker By Tyler Kerr instead went on an 11-0 run of their own to reestablish 24 of them. There were five Keydets Cac/ef Sports Editor Cac/ef Sports Writer in double figures, with Travis Holmes control of the game. The Panther's inexperience showed as The VMI Basketball team con­ '09 scoring 12 points and Austin Ke- Facing a young and inexperienced High Point squad that theydid not adjust to the quickening tempo established by tinued its run of dominance Thursday non'11 contributing 15 points. Chavis had nothing really to lose, the VMI Keydet basketball team VMI and soon ran out of clock to make any sort of serious night, finishing off its non-conference Holmes'09 totaled 26 points and Keith withstood two second half rallies and shot their way to a 92- comeback attempt. A late High Point run moved them to play against hometown rivals SVU. The Gabriel had 24, with Hunter Houston 85 victory last Saturday in front of 3,690 fans in Cameron within five with 12 seconds remaining, but the ice cool free game was never close, with VMI making adding 20. Hall. The high level of shooting displayed by the Keydets was throw shooting displayed by the Keydets shut the door on it eight straight against the Knights. One notable let down on the especially significant for Chavis and Travis Holmes '09, who the Panthers as the final buzzer sounded with the Keydets The Knights were able to hold on evening was the absence of the VMI surpassed Ramon and Damon Williams as the all time lead­ winning 92-85. early, leading 11-10 with 16:24 left in mascot, Moe the Kangaroo. While he ing scorers for a pair of twins with 3,262 points after a Chavis Chavis Holmes led all scorers on the day with 27 points. the first half, but the Keydets relentless was missed, the Corps had plenty else Holmes free throw late in the second half High Point was able In all, the Keydets had four players in double figures, with offense eventually pulled away. The to pay attention to, like the incredible to keep it close and even tie the game at one point midway Travis Holmes and Keith Gabriel's 20 complementing Keydets hit 18 three pointers in the first display of offense on the hardwood, or through the second half mainly due to their superior rebound­ Chavis's 27 in addition to 15 points put up by Austin Ke- half, six of which came from Keith Ga- the SVU cheerleaders. ing, but VMi's relentless shooting and ruthless efficiency from non. Turnovers really cost the Panthers as they coughed up briel'09+3, to set a team record for shots The Keydets will welcome UNC the free throw line (19-21,90%) was too much for High Point the ball 31 times, which lead to 37 VMI points. Meanwhile, outside the arc in a half. At the halftime Asheville into Cameron hall on Monday, as the Keydets outlasted the Panthers in the final minutes to the Keydets did an excellent job protecting the basketball as buzzer VMI led the Knights 74-46. and attempt to improve on an already tally their 16’*' win of the season. they turned it over just 10 times. Despite the game being The half time break wasn't long stellar 17-3 record in what should be an High Pointwasqulckiyovenwhelmed coming outthegate decided by only seven points, it was really notthatcloseas enough forthe Knights, who still weren't entertaining Big South showdown. Last as the Keydet full court press forced several Panther turnovers the Keydets enterthe second half of the Big South schedule able to slow down the high flying VMI year, it was the 7'7 center Kenny George in the opening minutes. VMI ran up the score to 10-0 early on top of the standings. The Keydets return to Big South offense. The Keydets widest margin of whomadethefinalbasketinovertimeto as the High Point inexperience showed. Despite the opening play on Monday night when they take on UNC Asheville the night was 37 points on a Hunter defeatthe Keydets in a memorable game rush, the Panthers were able to stick around as the first half in Cameron Hall. Tip-off is set for 7 pm. Houston'11 lay-up. Late in the second in front of a full house in Cameron Hall. progressed thanks largely to their rebounding, which was lead BIG SOUTH NOTES- Radford defeated Liberty half, the Keydets eased off the gas, and This year, UNC Asheville will be without by 6 ft 11 center Cruz Daniels who tallied 14 boards to go 94-82 in double-overtime last Saturday night to remain a the Knights were able to go on a 22-6 the services of George, who developed a along with his 21 points for his third career double-double. As game behind the Keydets in the standings. Despite a slew of run to pull the score back within a re­ severe infection in his footthat ended his the half wound down, VMI went on a nice run sparked by a questionable calls down the stretch, Radford was clearly the spectable distance as the game wound basketball career. Nevertheless,itshould combined 28 first half points from the Holmes twins to extend dominateteamonthenightasthey slowed thetempodown down. be an exciting game as both teams are their lead to 11 at the break. to allow their 6 ft 11 center from Belarus to take over the The final score was 113-92 and re­ battling for position in the Big South Things did not change drastically in the opening minutes game. The Keydets should take notice of what decreasing flected another strong Keydet showing. standings as the final month of the of the second half. High Point continued to turn the ball over the tempo down does to Liberty, as Seth Curry was ineffec­ Head Coach Duggar Baucom will be regular season gets underway. Tip-off constantly as the Keydets maintained about a 10 point advan­ tive in overtime in the slowed-down game. Meanwhile, the happy with the performance as his play­ is scheduled for 7 pm. tage as the frame continued. It was not until about 12 minutes February 21“ contest between VMI and Radford in Cam­ ers put up 51 three-pointers and made remaining in the game that High Point finally started to shoot eron Hall is increasingly looking like the game that could the open looks from three point range that the Keydets were decide the Big South regular season champion. The game giving them. Eugene Harris made three consecutive treys to is already scheduled to be broadcast on Mid-Atlantic Sports pull the Panthers to within three as the VMI faithful started Network (MASN) in what could be the biggest game for the Asheville Outlasts Keydets to squirm in their seats. Despite tying the game at 63 on the VMI Basketball team since the 2007 Big South Champion­ By Andrew Rademaker Asheville's nearly flawless next High Point possession, the Keydets did not panic and ship final. Cac/ef Sports Editor shooting that would pre- In what would turn out to be a vail on a night that the heartbreaking loss, the VMI Keydet Keydets seemed a half a basketball team battled back from step too slow. Three point­ ten point deficits in both the first and ers by Dickey, Reid and second half only to see the opposition Smith quickly extended UNC Asheville prevail in the overtime the Asheville lead out to period to hand the Keydets only their as much as eight points as second Big South conference loss of the the Bulldogs hit enough season last Monday night. Despite an of their foul shots down ,,off night from Chayis Holrnes, the Key- the stretch to maintain'a I dets shot relatively well from the field, comfortable lead as the hitting 43% of their FGs and sinking five minute period wound 12three-pointers,leavingthereasonfor down. When the final the loss even more head scratching. buzzer sounded, Asheville UNC Asheville seemed to have had cracked three digits as the Keydets full court press figured the final score was 103-95 out right from the start as they quickly in favor of the Bulldogs. ran out to a seven point lead only four Overall, Asheville minutes into the game. Despite the seemed well prepared for increasing deficit, the Runnin' Roos the VMI full court press continued to try and drive in for twos as they only turned over instead of their normal tactic of the the ball 24 times over the blitz of threes. This was a trend that course of the extended would continue throughout the game. game,alownumbercom- Meanwhile, Asheville continued their pared to past teams that game of penetration and close range have faced the Keydets. jumpers, as Agust Reid and Sean Smith Also, the Asheville shoot­ dominated play inside the paint. This ing was very impressive as would lead to 28 Asheville second they shot 56% from the chance points, a major undoing for fieldandmadeaseasonhighelghtthree the Keydets as the game progressed. pointers. Meanwhile, the Keydets shot Despite Asheville's free reign in­ relatively well, lead by an impressive 37 Basketball Squeaks By M uch Improved W inthrop side, the Keydets would battle back as point performance byTravis Holmes, By Mat Wright start the second halfwith a strong de- commented------u:,* onhisteam'sperformance:------<------the half wound down, going on a 12-2 but did not hit enough of their trade­ Cadef Sports Writer fensive stand. Two scoring runs of 14-2 "The twins made some unbelievable run over the last four minutes to tie the mark three pointers to overcome the The Keydets completed a season and 8-0 helped VMI build a 15 point plays down the stretch. Michael Sparks score up at 40 as the teams went back difference on the night. sweep of the Winthrop Eagles for the lead with 9:45 left in the half. is back. He gutted it out. He rebound­ into the locker rooms. While the Key­ Despite the loss, VMI remains on first time since joining the Big South At the 3:59 mark Willie Bell '09 ed. Hejust played and what he did was dets seemed to have some momentum top of the Big South standings despite Conference, with a 110-106 overtime- made a lay up to bring the score to remarkable. 1 thought with Willie Bell coming from their late first half run, identical 9-2 conference records with victory on Wednesday night in the 88-78. The Eagles were not deterred, fouling out in regulation they were go­ this would not continue to open up Radford. They hold the tiebreaker Winthrop Coliseum. The Keydets as they then went on a 19-9 run, which ing to just pound us on the boards and the second, as Asheville again used with their win over Radford two weeks werecomlng into thegameaftera heart ended with Winthrop's Marc-David we just had to make plays, and we did. the combination of Reid and Smith ago. Meanwhile, Liberty was defeated breaking 103-95 overtime loss to UNC- Vil's game tying Jumper. This took Different people stepped up." to extend their lead to as much as nine by Gardner-Webb in overtime to drop Asheville and were looking to avenge the Keydets into their second overtime The win was the first for the Key­ with eleven minutes to play. However, them to fourth in the standings, leav­ that loss. The Keydets got a game-high match up in as many games. Sparks dets at the Winthrop Coliseum since the Keydets were again able to narrow ing the Highlanders as the main com­ 26 points from Chavis Holmes '09 and made a lay up at the 2:23 mark to give December 21, 1996. The win brings the lead backdown as they used a com­ petition down the stretch to a regular a career high 23 points from Michael the Keydets a 105-103 lead. Winthrop the Keydets record to 18-4 overall and bination of solid free throw shooting season title for VMI. Sparks '12. regained control on the next possession 9-2 in the Big South Conference. With and some momentum boosting treys The first half saw a back and when Vil hit a three-pointer. the loss, Winthrop drops to 6-16 overall to tie the score again forth first This would be the final lead of the and 5-7 in the Big South. The win at 76with four minutes five min­ game forthe Eagles. Travis Holmes '09 also brokea fourgame overtime losing to play. utes, before drove to the basket for a lay up with 1: streak for VMI. The two teams Winthrop 24 left to give make the score 107-106 The Keydets conference and road would trade the lead went on an in favor of VMI. The Eagles were un­ records are the best they have been downthestretchasthe 8-0 run to able toconverttheirlastfourshots from since the 1976-77 season. The Run­ game heated up. With take a 24- the floor and then turned the ball over nin' Roos return home to Cameron 1:20 left, Asheville lead 23 lead. At with just 16 seconds remaining after Hall on Saturday to start a two-game by four until two free half time Travis Holmes knocked the inbounds Conference home-stand, hosting Gard­ throws by Michael the Keydets pass away and was then fouled. ner-Webb before taking on Charleston Sparks '12 followed trailed 47- The Keydets managed to play Southern on Monday. Gardner-Webb by a steal by the fresh­ 40. A big staunch defense when it counted down is coming off of a thrilling overtime men led to a Travis reason for the stretch, holding the Eagles scoreless victory over Liberty and is in the thick Holmes jumper to tie this deficit overthe final 1:54 of overtime. Other of the race to finish in the top four in it up again. Both sides was that Keydets joining Chavis Holmes and the regular season, which would earn made layups in the Winthrop Sparks in double figures were Travis them a Big South Tournament home final 30 seconds and shot an Holmes with 21, Willie Bell with 17, game in the quarterfinals. The Keydets Asheville's Matt Dick- astounding Keith Gabriel '12 with 11, and Austin will look to continue their impressive eymlssedthefinalshot 70% from Kenon '11 with 10. The tough VMI run as they enter into the most critical from half court to send the field. defense produced 31 points off of 26 part of the season as they battle Rad­ thegamelntoovertime The Key­ Winthrop turnovers. For the game, ford in the standings for the Big South with the score knotted dets came the Keydets shot 47% from the field, regular season crown. Tip off Saturday up at 86. o u t o f but they shot 57% in overtime when it is slated for 2 pm. 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The Life of Keith Gabriel Keydets Unable to Pin The Citadel By Donnie Glass school. Everyone is biggerand stronger, "On the court, off the court, it doesn't By Tyler Kerr The next Keydet on the board was Cac/ef Sports Writer so I've got to shoot more." matter. We're a family. That's been Cac/ef Sports Writer heavyweight star Josh Wine'll. Wine Right from the start, my interview Thedrivecomes through every once our motto this season, 'One team, one The VMI Wrestling team hit scored a 3-0 victory, bringing the Key­ with freshman basketball sensation Keith in a while, when Gabriel sees an open family'. I've got older guys like Travis the mats Thursday night against the dets to within three points and giving Gabriel was full of surprises. The ques­ lane and drives for the monster dunk, and Chavis and Willie that keep me in Institute's sworn enemy. The Citadel. theThunderdome crowd a reason to be tion was "Why VMI?" Simple enough, which is typically followed by a rare it mentally on the court. Sometimes I And while pre-match hype ran high, hopeful. but I figured to hear that it was because celebration. It's the raw emotion that get a little too excited or a little too dis­ the Keydets came It wasn't to of the discipline, the opportunities that Gabriel displays in the two seconds after couraged, and they're there to keep my up short against a The squad has be,astheBundogs the Institute opens of for graduates, pos­ putting away an alley-oop that define his head in it. Then I've got Ron Burks, and strong opponent as * won four out of the sibly even the desire to commission. The game. With a huge smile, Gabriel throws we've been together since matricula- they remain winless answerwasassimpleasitwas tion." Life isn't easy for Gabriel in Southern Confer­ come a long way surprising. "Nobody else was "On the court, off the court, ortherestoftheRunnln'Roos, ence competition. from the lopsided recruiting me. This was one but they hold each other up The night was was the one Keydet of the only Division I schools it doesn't matter. W eYeafam - and keep each other focused. long for the men defeats of2008 and to break their win that was giving me a shot." While the whole team in the red singlets streak, with a 3-2 Mind blowing, given ily. That's been our motto this prays together and after ev- and filled with near is becoming more win at 133 lbs. the fact that Gabriel av­ ' ery game, Gabriel also has misses thaatwould Aswasobvious erages 1 5.5 points and season, 'One team, one family'. own regiment that helps add up. The final c o m p e titiv e , as to the 1,000 people nearly 24 minutes per game. ' him get his head right before score of 21-9 was in attendance, this Granted there were several I've got older guys like Travis tip off. i go to my Biwe and not representative was a battle. The other reasons for coming ✓ read scriptures on leadership. of the fight put up most young teams Keydets and the to Lexington, including the and Chavis and Willie that keep sometimes i stretch out and by the Keydets, who do as their seasons Bulldogs , fought advantages of the discipline ' he down in the training room willwonderhowthis for every point, that VMI teaches and being me in it mentally on the court. ^ove and sasket- one got away. progress. Coach familiar with AssistantCoach ' ball. In between both of our "We just lost Jason Allison. Still, Gabriel Sometimes I get a little too ex- laughs hemanagestodefend too many close T r u H n P n n t O O k However, was insistent on thefact that himself,"lt s my favorite movie matches:hes tonight.toniaht. ^ — thethenerformanrphv performance by he was not heavily recruited, cited or a little too discouraged, f ^ it helps me caim and that lack of interest by n°te of this, say- larger Division I schools has and they're there to keep my Regaining some cred ery match was close. " I rp p » ||\/ c p n c p squad has come a made his success here at VMI ' r ' / ibility, Gabriel admits that Lil' All of them were ^ ^ long way from the even sweeter. head in it. Then I've got Ron Wayne gets some heavy rota Hailing from Charlotte, tion in the locker room, and a:da::?o7 .rse that we're making North Carolina, the lean Burks, and we've been together that rap music in general also 6'2" Gabriel played shoot­ really hypes him up to play. rhr-tid'H»“S progress, which ex- ing guard at United Faith since matriculation." The future of VMI Wrestling Coach d '[ 0 5 0 P |d I h O D e rnost young teams Christian Academy with basketball sounds pretty good Trudgeon. ^ do as their seasons his 6'8" twin brother (who according to the Gospel of it excites the guys." p™9'ess. coach has already committed to a hand in the air, flexes all! 80 lbs of his Gabriel. "Our Rat class is pretty deep, started with the Trudgeon tooknote Auburn). Since arriving at VMI this lanky frame, and lets out a thunderous pretty explosive. We've got a lot of kids 165 lb contest, pit­ of this, saying,"l re­ summer, he has come into his own over scream that is echoed 1,000 times over that want to learn the system and get ting Jayme Gordon ally sense thatwe're the past few months. While Gabriel is by the crazed crowd. The celebration better together as a team. It's a good '11 against the Citadel's Derek Sickel. making progress, which excites me and known throughout the Corps for his . is short lived however, as Head Coach situation for all of us, especially since Gordon dumped Sickel early in the first I hope it excites the guys." quick left handed long ball, his style of Duggar Baucom is already barking in we've been though so much together period for a 2-0 lead, but those points They will have another shot at the play has changed significantly since his Gabriel's ear to get his hands up and off the court. We click when we play were cancelled out in the second period Citadel as well as their other service high school days. "I lost about 9 inches put on the choking full court press. "I because we all know each other so well." as Sickel went to work. The match fin­ academy rivals, when the young Key­ on my vertical leap when I injured my­ have a lot of respect for Coach. I'm hard This season has been quite the ride ished 10-4, with Gordon picking up dets hit the mat this Saturday in the self at summer school this pastyear. I've on myself to get better, but he is too. We sofar,fortheveterans and theyoung stars points for a reversal late in the second Thunderdome to participate in the All- always been able to shoot the three, but it both have reallyhighexpectations for my alike. But the goal remains the same, for his only other points. Academy Championships. The action was after I got hurt that I started working game." r, which is to still be playing come late Following the heated opening is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am and more on my mid range jumper."Gabriel The team concept runs strong March. Referring to the NCAA tourna­ match, the Keydets dropped points in will continue all day inside VMI's famed adds, "I'm also shooting more because through our Keydet basketball players ment regional bracket locations, Gabriel the 174 lb bracket, but picked up a 3-1 Thunderdome. I can't drive as much as I could in high this season, and Gabriel is no exception. admits, "Phoenix would be nice." decision in the 184 lb. contest.

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Sandstorm. Both is up to SIGMA based on the early parts of There is still one ofthese are apart to recapture it or the postyCivil War, I was more game that will soon of his SIGMA facedestructionon very intrigued. be available to consumers' Series. SIGMA is an unprecedented Damnation is set in the that I want to talk about:' the code name for level. Just as with early 1900s after the Civil Raven Squad: Operation the secret military his first SIGMA War that lasted for several Hidden Dagger, My first' organization as­ novel, Jim packs decades. In this age, the impression of this game sociated with the adventure, ac­ world is powered by steam would be a clone of more Defense Advanced tion, violence, the rather than electricity. The popular games like COD, ‘ Research Projects idea of racism, game, features large open however this game will" Agency, DARPA. and romance into environments with Holly­ contain a mix of both While DARPA is one thrilling page wood style stunts and loads first-person and real-time a real agency cre­ turner. ofinteresting vehicles that strategy making for some ' ated after the So­ His books are are operated by steam.The interesting gameplay. The viet launching of page turners, even story is similar in respects developers Atomic Motion Sputnik, SIGMA though they may to the TV show Wild Wild have picked the typical story ’ is not. DARPA's mission is to ensure not be like the Dan Brown's books that West, or maybe it was the where two squads of mer­ thatatechnologicaladvancementnever have twists and turns and keep you on movie. Here a group of cenaries go hunting in the ' catches the US off guard. In Jim's the edge of your seat. Jim's work is able freedom fighters goes against a rich in­ Matt Hazard. Developed by Vicious Amazon jungle for a VIP. The game­ books, SIGMA is the group that takes to keep readers involved and the plot dustrialist with an army of mercenaries Cycle Software, the game is a curious play is at first typical like the majority any means to ensure that. may not twist, but it does always'thick- who wishes to take over the world.The mishmash of third-person shooter and of first-person shooters. The difference SIGMA is responsible for protect­ en,' as the saying goes. They are not a game has very nice graphics similar to making fun of other video games in starts with the ability for the player to ing US secrets or obtaining new tech­ difficult to read, but not too easy, it is Assassins Creed or Gears of War, very general. Of course, many of you people switch his view to the top, enabling the \ nology. All of the members are Ph.D.'s just the right type of book to bring with crisp, very dark but at the same time have probably never heard about this player to see what is going on, from in a wide range of sciences including you in yourac bag to read during boring very clean. The game trailer showed game series. Well, you ar6 not alone. the enemy to your squad mates. The ' physicsandelectronicengineering,and classes. Plus, his books are not like the that the game will definitely have a lot This series was started back in the late graphics are not the greatest that you ' they were previously Special Forces. In Harry Potter novels or other books in a of action, with its fair share of explora­ 80's when games had simpler graphics haveseen,buttheshortcomingsthatthe Black Order and Sandstorm. SIGMA series, where you need to read each one tion. It is definitely a worthwhile game (today they would be downright aw­ game possesses might be offset by its ' is responsibleforprocuring knowledge. in order to understand the story. They togivesomethoughtto, especially with ful). The game contains graphics that interesting storyline. In theend, it rnight ' Sandstorm was the beginning of the series follows the general storyline, but its unique story line and cool graphics. are pretty darn sweet, similar to the be a better game to rent than to buy. series, where SIGMA Commander each are separate stories. I recommend But Damnation is not the only new Resident Evil games. Of course, the Painter Crowe has to track down a new that everyone purchase a Czajkowski or source of energy before his enemies Rollins or Clemens novel. Commander In Chief: A Bit Too Much By Jon Colon see your military units in action if you around thirty seconds.This is good be­ I Am...Sasha Fierce Cac^ef Entertainment Writer are at war. The graphics are somewhat cause it allows you to see your ideas and By Shannon Smith feel. I love singing ballads because I feel CommanderinChiefGeo-PoliticaiSimu- arcade like, but graphics are not really policies take effect. For instance, hospi­ Cac^ef Entertainment Writer like the music and the emotion in the lation, released by IGN a few months ago, that important since the game is being tals will take years to build, but now see So we all know who Beyonce story is told so much better. It's a better is a very complicated game. The game played on a map. it finished in a few minutes. If you want is. Lately, Beyonce has taken on the connection because you can hear it and allows you to take the place as the leader The most important part of the thegametogoevenquicker,youhavethe character of "Sasha Fierce." Yes, it's a it's not all these other distractions. I really of229 countries; the game also includes game play is the departmental spread­ option to speed uptime. It is entertaining personality Beyonce created on herown. wanted peopletohearmyvoiceand hear over 50 world organizations including sheets where you can tweak different to play this game to see how different Apparently, it's supposed to representthe what 1 had to say.'" the UN, EU, and NATO. Each country issues that you have. The game is in­ theories about how to fix the American diva within her. It's Keeping up is represented with over 400 key values teresting because if you cut salaries, the economy play out, but trying to fix the also included in the It's empowering new such as the climate, environment, bud­ entire country could grind to a halt due deficit turns into a huge nightmare. title of her newest growth, Beyonce getary, economical, demographics and to strikes. If you have a certain opinion The economy is not your only con­ album. She explains ■Jq \/\/onnen bUt iS dISO chose to work with many more. on how a country should be run, the cern. Another problem you face is the that, "Sasha Fierce ' producers and The first task that you are assigned game simulates what will happen when threat posed by terrorist organizations. is my alter ego, SUriQ bv men who writersshenormally is to pick your cabinet to help you run you institute your policies. During the Every decision that you make has wide and now she has a i wouldn'tworkwith. the country, but the cabinet members game you will always have someone an­ reaching effects, most of which you do last name. I have enjOV the beat. I think she explains that, will fight among themselves and try to gry at you, but you can win them over by not see immediately so you may not someone else that "When I knew get each other fired. This leaves mo?t meeting with them. The game is inac­ exactly knowwhysomething happened. takes over when it's many would agree that certain things of the work up to you then. You must curate or weird because you can serve The game makes it clear that it is ex­ time for me to work . , , I wanted to say, I negotiate with unions and deal with them coffee that all of a sudden they are tremely difficult to run a country, and it and when I'm on Wltu me When I Say couldn't say myself, terrorists. There are exciting parts of happy with you and have no problems may be over the top in the level of the stage, this alter ego . I invited other the game such as war and violence, but with your administration, or things can detail. After the couple dozen times that thatl'vecreatedthat beyOnCe IS Very smart writers to come in. most of the game is involved with you go downhill pretty fast. younegotiatewiththeunionsanddealing being in meetings and making decisions You can also browse the newspapers with your incompetent cabinet, it makes r w t " in reinventing herself on almost every aspect of your country. and read absurd headlines, since some you want to go back to the normal strat­ The game is played on a large map of are about you! The game is a real time egy games were you exterminate your am"! with tiiis newdidn't sayalbum., anything the world where you can zoom in to strategy game, with each day being enemy from the map, like Risk. Is about who 1 am or mean anything underneath all the to me, 1 didn't put -fiiB f{^ m riT fi 1150%'' UniUed''States fUC Cl Uf^t] C ut ! makeup, underneath the lights, and it on the record." 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In my life, when I put on really step out of myself, or shall I say, thestilettos, it'sall about being confident, step more into myself, and reveal a side sometimesoverly confident,and hearing of me that people only know me see." all the things that women need to hear I personally think it's an attempt to boost themselves and go out and to on her part to reinvent herself like move on." ■(jnitBd Niliais O'piizafjor • Madonna, or even Janet Jackson. With It's empowering to women, but is I'lKW svi rising stars like Rihanna (who ironically. also sung by men who enjoy the beat. I C-Etr O'! :«D I94‘j enoughwasfoundbyBeyonce'shusband think many would agree with me when I hjrttf ofrrij!inj:s sjirny: iVil ' 'i/illcrfs $! Jay-Z) and Lady Gaga, Beyonce is say Beyonce is very smart in reinventing somewhat forced to grow as an artist herself with this new album. However, feuuT and performer in order to keep up with I'm not sasure about her newest single, the younger crowd in the music industry. 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I wanted you to know that I am safe and not harmed. I decided to take a walk last night to clear my head after my girlfriend left me for a wallaby. I began to drown my sorrows over a Foster’s, that’s Australian for Beer, and I had never been to S'"* barracks before and I heard the view was to die for. Six Foster’s later I needed to break the seal so I went to the 4“" stoop because I wanted to catch up on the latest news in the Bathroom Times. Since I was already up there I decided to climb up onto the roof of New Barracks to check out the construction and do a little star gazing. I don’t remember how many Foster’s I had but I passed out on top of the 5‘^ stoop in New Barracks, don’t ask how I managed to get up there I am just as surprised as you. I realized this morning that I was afraid of heights and was too scared to get down. I know there was a basketball game and I am very sorry that I was not present for the basketball game, but I heard we won!! GO KEYDETS!!! If you could be so kind as to come and get me from the roof (hint the easiest way to come and get me is to go to the old RDC rooms in Old Barracks and jump out the window). Please have a heart and not be angry with me I know I messed up and just lost my bearing. To the rats that thought that there was a ghost in the room it was just me. RAH VIRGINIA MIL!!!

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