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Rose-HRulman Institute ofose Technology • Terre Haute, IN • http://Tthorn.rose-hulmanho.edu • Friday, January 28, 2011r • Volumen 46 • Issue 15 Tim Ekl • editor-in-chief this was his first year handling the Games. It’s not often that frater- “I definitely enjoyed get- SADD Games make for nity parties are open to local ting everything organized. middle school students, but But it’s better to see it come Saturday’s Students Against together and the kids enjoy- Destructive Decisions (SADD) ing themselves,” Mohr said. a happy day Games were an exception. “You definitely know you’re Approximately 70 students doing something good for from Vigo County middle the community.” schools joined 80 members Though Mohr is new to the of Triangle Fraternity at the Games, the tradition itself is Games, which are held yearly significantly longer. SADD was to promote positive decision- founded as Students Against making in all aspects of life. Driving Drunk in 2002 with The Games at Rose-Hul- 80 Indiana schools participat- man are meant as an outreach ing. It’s since grown to almost to younger students, and 300 schools in the state alone. featured a variety of games. Rose-Hulman has hosted the Many of the activities, includ- SADD games for eight years. ing basketball and cornhole, Though SADD no longer could be played with “drunk focuses solely on driving un- goggles” that demonstrated der the influence, preventing the effect of different blood drug and alcohol abuse re- alcohol levels. main core parts of their mis- Nick Mohr, junior mechani- sion. Other important goals cal engineer, organized this for the organization are to Triangle Fraternity members work with local middle school students to teach them about the ef- year’s Games. Mohr is the prevent peer pressure and fects of alcohol. community service coordina- promote role modeling and Matt Kane • Triangle Fraternity tor for Triangle on campus; environmentalism. Career Fair statistics show promising trends for most Majors wanted at the Career Fair Students 2010 Winter 2011 Winter react to fair 70 “I got told off by a few companies, but what else is new?” 60 -- Brian Lackey, sophomore electrical engineering stu-

Majors wanted at the Career Fair

2010 Winter 2011 Winter

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40 “A lot of my friends experi- enced the classic ‘I’m sorry, we aren’t looking to hire 30 freshmen.’” -- Vania Seng, freshman

Companies Offering Positions chemical engineering stu- 20 dent

10 Overheard student talking to Frito Lay: “During the re- 0 cession, did you avoid lay- ing off workers by offering to pay them in chips instead of cash?” -- Geoffrey Ong, freshman chemical engineering student. Major

Above, a chart compares company presence by major desired from last winter’s career fair to this year’s. Alex Mullans • The Rose Thorn Inside this issue

Buffy the Vam- Why turning off the TV and Does SGA need to be come High jumper Liz Evans wins The real layout of the Ca- pire Slayer keeps enjoying a meal with your more connected to the stu- a second trip to the national reer Fair - try to find the one the thrill alive friends is still important dent body? championships company worth in comic form, talking to! years after the series ends

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(812) 232-7272 4 Entertainment Issue 15 Green Hornet is fun, if not mentally stimulating Bennie Waters • staff writer Lee. So, how did it fair? Pretty learned to be a master in en- engaged anyway. I didn’t really know what to well, actually. gineering, martial arts, and Rogen and Chou made for expect when I walked into the In “The Green Hornet,” Seth coffee making, all by living the a pretty good onscreen team, theater to see “The Green Hor- Rogen plays the eponymous hard-knock life of a Shanghai but where the film really shines net.” This hero/buddy movie hero, trying to make a differ- orphan. While I normally don’t is in its villain. Local gang starring Seth Rogen and Jay ence in his community by fight- have a problem with unrealistic leader Chudnofsky, played by Chou is the remake/reimagin- ing gang violence with more skills that come along with be- Christoph Waltz of “Inglouri- ing of the 1960’s TV show of the violence. Instead of going with ing the ethnic sidekick, it was ous Basterds,” is a delight. same name. Since the original the traditional route of putting a bit lame that they just lamp- Throughout the film, he is try- show was what brought Bruce on a cape and being a superhe- shade everything with “Shang- ing to tighten his grip on the Lee to an American audience, ro, he instead dresses in black hai orphan” whenever he does gangs of Los Angeles, all while expectations were pretty high and green, posing as a villain a cool new thing. trying to increase his public im- for a high-flying, badass action in order to avoid attracting un- What Kato lacks in logic age as a terrifying villain. Waltz flick. On the other hand, this is wanted attention. Britt Butler, though, he makes up by kick- brings the same charm and wit also one of Seth Rogen’s first his unmasked alter-ego, is the ing serious butt. Blessed with that he had in “Basterds,” and http://flicksandbits.com forays into the action genre. owner of a popular newspaper, superhuman speed and agil- steals every scene that he is in, So it’s safe to say that I was a and he uses it as a platform for ity, Kato can visualize exactly including a great one at the be- and the fact that Cameron Di- little apprehensive about this giving himself notoriety. the way a fight is going to oc- ginning with a cameo appear- az’s character adds nothing but movie, being that it stars some- Since Butler lived most of his cur, and act accordingly. While ance by James Franco. eye candy, it’s definitely a movie one who usually specializes in life as a partying slacker, most Chou doesn’t fight as methodi- Overall this is a pretty solid worth checking out. funny dialogue, and his side- of the actual heroics are done cally as Bruce Lee did back in hero flick. The action is thrilling, Review rating: 3.5 elephants kick, the relatively-unknown by his “sidekick,” Kato (Chou). the original series, the fight and the duo of Rogen and Chou Jay Chou, would be trying to As an engineer, Kato bugged scenes are fast-paced and made for some good comedy. fill the very big shoes of Bruce me a bit in that he somehow thrilling enough to keep you Despite some logical setbacks, Buffy ends Season 8 on high note, after four years

Eli Baca • staff writer tic end and showing where the and read all of the fan boards, as one of the best endings to a characters are after that final as well as hope that he’ll be season, especially after the emo- March 14, 2007. Almost four battle. Most major characters around for Season Nine. tional rollercoaster that was years ago, the cult television were given a scene, and some The writers of Season Eight “Buffy” #39, and it sets up per- classic Buffy the Vampire Slay- were heartbreaking, but it was also got some newbies involved. fectly for Season Nine. er was given new life in a dif- nice to see Buffy come from Joss Whedon was still execu- The main theme of “Buffy ferent medium: comic books. the giant all out battle back to tive producer, but Brian K. Season Eight” was an unlim- Last week, on Buffy’s 30th killing some vampires in an al- Vaughn, Drew Goddard, Jeph ited budget. Fans and writers birthday (1/19/2011), Season ley. Loeb, Jane Espenson, Steven S. alike were able to do whatever Eight reached its conclusion Georges Jeanty has been the DeKnight, Drew Z. Greenberg, they wanted with the comics— and wrapped up most things artist throughout the series, Doug Petrie, Brad Meltzer, and go into the future or just bat- nicely…for Season Nine. with the one arc exemption even Dark Horse’s own Senior tle some more Gods—and they The past four years have seen where Karl Moline (“Fray”) Managing Editor Scott Allie truly did. But that’s not what many new sides to Buffy and took up his reigns for future- also contributted. Some of these “Buffy” is about. We all got our her ‘verse—there was a villain Buffy verse, but both captured guys have been in the verse giant over the top battle, and all named Twilight, Mecha-Dawn, the essence of Buffy and co. awhile (Oh, Jane Espenson, we want is some normalcy now, http://www.darkhorse.com the end of magic, and some Georges started as a new fan, your writing makes my geek enter “Buffy” #40. She gets back major character deaths. The hadn’t seen either television heart burst), and some have not to being the Chosen One who just need a break and a chance opening page of “Buffy Sea- show, but had heard enough (Brad Meltzer, who knew you battles everyday problems like to catch our breath before the son Eight” #1 showed Buffy about it—and boy did he get could break away from DC?). us, as well as fighting the forces train starts up again. Thank with her army, the last page of slammed by the fans. His art The writing has been criticized of darkness in her own neigh- you Joss Whedon and company “Buffy Season Eight” #40 told was criticized from the get go, throughout the Season, and borhood. the past four years have been a different, new tale, but paid and after some changes and while some fans were lost, it Hopefully Season Nine won’t legen—wait for it—dary! homage to that opening shot. growing up, he IS the “Buffy” seems that Buffy finally found make us fans wait too long (sup- Review rating: 5 elephants “Buffy” #40, “Last Gleaming artist. His final panels of the her new home—spoiler alert! posedly it’ll start in six months), Part Five,” was a regular end- season were outstanding and It’s in San Francisco! but Season Eight was such a ing for “Buffy,” with the climac- he still manages to stay humble “Buffy” #40 will go down wild ride that everyone may Send a valentine in The Rose Thorn Tell him you love him Or let a friend know she means a lot Movies: The Decemberists The King is Dead The Green Hornet The Get Up Kids For Ramona, The Mechanic There Are Rules Happy Valentine’s Day! Use our templates The Dilemma Games: Love, Scott or send in your own art! Ip Man 2: Legend of Dead Space 2 the Grandmaster (360, PS3)

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can food. Ñam ñam ñam. . Richard House • advisor Different perspectives on life and living Mitchell Ishmael • staff writer his house, presumably happily ing and the fighting and the al- diagnosed with Parkinson’s his wife, children, grandchil- for a few years, and then the leged abuse. Both have claimed disease. This degenerative dren, brother, cousins, (the list My granddad gave me shivers monetary problems began. She acts of physical violence against disorder is characterized by goes on and on). He teaches at over Christmas break. I over- had a problem with spending, each other while denying any weakening motor skills and a local college, sharing the 30 heard him say something that and since he had never been accusations that they did any- cognitive processes. Symptoms plus years of industrial experi- has worried me ever since I’ve in charge of the finances and thing themselves. include tremors, slowness of ence he has. Routinely he and returned to Rose. He said, “Life didn’t know how to control their She demanded that he leave, movement, rigidity, and, in ad- his wife travel to see their chil- is a great thing when you’re spending, they were bled dry. and she filed for divorce. As of vanced stages, dementia. I’ve dren and grandchildren to ba- young, but when you get old, He made large loans to friends now he has a rotational living noticed Parkinson’s ever-so- bysit for a night. Every time he it’s just sad.” To give you some that were never repaid, and she arrangement, living in each of slightly creep into his motion push-mows the lawn he tries to background to this quote, let bought a purebred Newfound- his children’s homes for three and mental ability over the past break his all-time lawn mow- me summarize his life over the land dog and treated him like months of the year. His health few years. I can’t imagine how ing speed record. Thanksgiving past 20 years. First, his wife, a king. They spent until the is getting worse by the day; he unbelievably scary it is know- takes place at his house every my grandma, died 20 years ago only thing they had was their barely makes it up and down ing that your mind and body are year, and watching the light in when I was just over a year old. house. the stairs and has a very hard slowly being taken away from his eyes as he chases his super- She was the one who kept the The house was sold at a great time digesting his food. He you. I can’t comprehend what hero-costume-adorned grand- household running; she man- discount due to their dire need spends most of his days reading being in his shoes is like. children around the house tells aged the money, took care of of cash. They took what they had or watching television in a self- But he fights. He eats right, he me that he still loves life. the children, cooked the meals, left and moved to Nashville, TN. induced solitude. exercises, he does brain puzzles, I have to believe that if you and cleaned the house. He lived My granddad, a veteran, was I never realized how rough he even plays Wii (surprisingly leave your heart open eventu- alone in his house in Kingsport, having health issues at this time life has been on my granddad enough, this is supposed to help ally you will find love. At no TN, about two hours away from so they moved to the most rea- until I thought about what he with Parkinson’s). He takes care stage in my life do I ever want to his four remaining children. sonable Veterans Affairs (VA) said. Indeed, I’ve grown sad of his body, doing everything feel about life as my granddad Eventually, he remarried (I be- hospital they could find. That’s writing this article. Thinking that he can to retain his intel- does now. I know that every day lieve that this was 13 years after when the fighting began. I re- about my granddad, I am re- lectual and physical capacity. won’t always be a good day, but the death of my grandma) to a member visiting them and real- minded of another important But even more important I hope my perspective every day woman that had been a neigh- izing that something was wrong older male in my life: my Dad’s than any of the fighting I’ve de- is an optimistic one. I hope I will bor and a friend to him for a even though they both put on brother, my uncle, who recently scribed above, he has hung onto be able to see the beauty in the number of years. their best faces. It is only now turned 70. his love of life. It’s so easy to see end of my life just as I have seen He and she lived together in that I’ve learned about the yell- About five years ago he was the joy that he gets from seeing beauty in its beginning. 6 Opinions Issue 15 Staff view: SGA needs to show more transparency Every time the Student Government Association approachable by the student body” (SGA Presiden- things for our Concurring: (SGA) holds elections for their offices of vice-presi- tial candidate Hobey Tam), and to fix the “miscom- student body. 11 dent and president, you’re guaranteed to find some- munication between the senate and the rest of the But their work Dissenting: thing along the lines of “I’m going to better the con- student body” (SGA Presidential candidate Derek would be much 1 nection between SGA and the student body.” A good Archer), making the books more open would be a enhanced by Abstentions: goal? Sure. There is definitely a disparity between great way to start. You can build a lot of trust with the addition of 1 what they do and the student body’s knowledge of transparency. the transparency and connections so often prom- those doings. For example, did you know that SGA Student government does a lot of awesome ised by presidential candidates. has spent over $41,000 this academic year on vari- ous clubs, organizations, and activities? That’s normally how much is spent in an entire That’s like pre- year. The student body never seems to find venting the inves- out where all these funds go. www. tors of a company rose-hulman.edu/ sga/treasurer.html from seeing the doesn’t tell you an- ything except how balance” sheets. to ask for money. There’s no report, no summary of the general fund, no hard data whatsoever concerning the SGA budget. That’s like preventing the investors of a company from seeing the balance sheets. This isn’t to say that SGA has been misusing money; rather, it is a remark on the lack of transparency on the part of our Student Government. So, future SGA president: if you want to “make SGA better known on campus” (SGA Presidential candidate Debbie Davis-Brutchen), to make “SGA… more Carly Baehr • The Rose Thorn point • counterpoint Is it OK to use class files? Richard Thai • staff writer ing more attention to be better allo- Carly Baehr • opinions editor you don’t do the work, you’re not gain- cated towards the approaches that ing the benefit of learning the material. One of the greatest catalysts for ought to be taken. Notes on previ- Plenty of students use files: those big I hope that most of us here don’t think human development is inheritance. ous courses can also be beneficial folders of last year’s assignments and the most important thing to gain from The passing of genetic code through by allowing students to recoup in- tests compiled by previous students our experience at Rose-Hulman is a di- familial ties, wealth through succes- formation that was missed during that give you a head start in that diffi- ploma. sion as heir, and political standing lecture. cult class. They certainly help students If you use files just to get extra prob- through election are all accepted Worries from educators that re- get through the class—but is that a good lems to work out and don’t use them to forms of inheritance. So how does distributed tests or assignments al- enough reason to use them? cut corners on homework, then great— the inheritance of academic materi- low shortcuts to effortlessly pass a The problem with files is that they but the temptation to cut corners might als differ? course through memorization are provide the temptation for students to be a little too strong one day when you Scrutiny concerning the exchange undermined by the purpose that commit acts of plagiarism. The Learn- have three projects to finish and are op- of educational resources between the these tests and assignments stand ing Center has old tests on file for many erating on two hours of sleep. students of past and for: to evaluate the classes, so having last Some professors present is overrated. student’s under- year’s tests isn’t usu- write entirely new tests Old tests provide Yes: Files pro- standing of the con- ally an issue. But files No: Files that every year, sure—but valuable information cepts taught. Pub- that contain completed plenty of professors like an understand- vide students lishers that copyright homework or take- include old use similar or the same ing of topics that practice exams for home tests that are al- questions year after ought to be prior- self-evaluation are ready filled out give stu- year. If you know going itized for studying. with more op- granted the conveni- dents the opportunity homework and into a test exactly what They also deliver an- ence of recycling old to take the answers or you can expect to see, other set of problems portunities to exams by customers the work that another tests provide too is it really an accurate that are typically not willing to purchase student has done. Why evaluation of your un- available through these “newer” edi- work out all the home- derstanding? Especial- regular coursework: study and prac- tions. What ought to work problems if some- much tempta- ly for multiple choice “gotchas” concocted distinguish institutes one already worked tests: it doesn’t require through the bastardi- tice for tests. and their faculty them out for you? tion to cheat. a very thorough under- zation of much sim- from this mechani- It should go without standing of a subject pler ideas. And if nothing else, past cal business model is the goal to saying that cheating is bad and also to memorize the answer to a multiple exams provide a sense of confidence educate—to equip students with a against academic regulations. And as choice question. and comfort to the students who just cognitive faculty for real problems trite as it may sound, people who cheat Files can be a useful tool for learning, want to sleep soundly. in the future. And plenty of profes- are also cheating themselves. Some but they can also be easy to misuse and In addition, old homework as- sors who realize this goal regularly people might think that they are here over-use. Before you reach for a file, signments provide a greater variety distribute their own past test ques- at Rose-Hulman in order to get a de- think about whether you’re using it to of problems for exercising recently- tions thus reinforcing an important gree so they can get good jobs, but stu- enhance your understanding of the sub- learned concepts as well as a better axiom in education: to teach (not dents need to remember that the most ject or just to skate through a class with- understanding of wording—allow- tame) students. important thing we do here is learn. If out working too hard. 28 Jan 2011 Sports 7 Track and Field teams Sports Briefs By Kurtis Zimmerman Steelers to face nationally ranked Packers in Super Two provisional, one automatic NCAA qualification Bowl XLV Rose-Hulman News On Sunday, the conference cham- jump leap of 5’ 7 1/4” to earn a return trip On the women’s side, the 4-x-200 me- pionships were crowned, and NFL to the championships. ter relay team of Cox, sophomore Gloria fans finally found out who would be Rose-Hulman Institute of Technol- Junior Sutton Coleman topped a 33- Boxell, Christina Moravec and sopho- facing off at Cowboys Stadium on ogy student-athletes combined for three year old school record originally set by more Tanya Colonna earned a victory February 6. The Green Bay Packers NCAA qualification efforts, two school Rose-Hulman Hall of Fame inductee with a time of 1:54.37. Junior Aleks Kam- edged out the Chicago Bears 21 – 14 records and 16 event victories at the En- Tony Allen with a provisional national pa earned a field event win in the shot put in the NFC, and the New York Jets gineer Friday Night Track and Field Invi- qualification in the 55-meter high hurdles. (35’ 1”). fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the tational. Coleman won the event in a time of 7.72 Sprint event winners for Rose-Hul- AFC. The two will face off in Dallas, The performances included one au- seconds. man included Cox in the 200-meters Texas, on Sunday, February 6, one tomatic qualification to the NCAA Divi- The Fightin’ Engineers also earned a (28.29) and Christina Moravec in the 400 week after the Pro Bowl, which will sion III Indoor Track and Field National sweep of the two men’s relay events. The (1:03.90). Clauser finished a strong sec- feature the best players in each con- Championships in Columbus, Ohio, this 4-x-200 meter team of Bouagnon, sopho- ond and narrowly missed a school record ference facing off in Hawaii. Coin- March. Sophomore Liz Evans, a two- more Michael Johnson, graduate student in the 800 meters with her time of 2:18.91. ciding with the NFL’s big game is a time NCAA Division III national runner- Calvin Bueltel and freshman Clay Becker Colonna recorded a tie for first place in the week of big honors, as the Associat- up as a freshman, recorded a high jump topped the competition with a time of pole vault with her leap of 9’ 6 1/4”. ed Press will reveal its honorees for leap of 5’ 7 1/4” to earn a return trip to the 1:33.21. The 4-x-400 meter relay team Rose-Hulman returns to action at the awards like Coach of the Year, Of- championships. featuring Coleman, sophomore Brent Engineer Invitational featuring 12 institu- fensive and Defensive Players of the Junior Sutton Coleman topped a 33- Augsten, freshman Tyler Hannan and tions from seven states next Saturday at Year, culminating with the MVP to be year old school record originally set by Bouagnon won with a time of 3:28.11. the Sports and Recreation Center. announced on Super Bowl Sunday. Rose-Hulman Hall of Fame inductee Tony Allen with a provisional national Ohio State qualification in the 55-meter high hurdles. Coleman unanimous #1 won the event in a time of Receiving all 31 votes in the coach- 7.72 seconds. es’ poll on Monday, the Ohio State Rose-Hulman Institute Buckeyes easily earned the top spot of Technology student- in NCAA Division I. After Kansas athletes combined for and Syracuse faced tough losses three NCAA qualification last week, Ohio State and San Diego efforts, two school records State were left as the only undefeat- and 16 event victories at ed teams for the season, each with the Engineer Friday Night 20 wins. Following Ohio State in Track and Field Invita- the rankings are Pittsburgh, Duke, tional. San Diego State, and the University The performances in- of Connecticut. Kansas held the No. cluded one automatic 2 spot for one week before falling to qualification to the NCAA the Texas Longhorns 74 – 63 and Division III Indoor Track dropping completely from the top and Field National Cham- five rankings to the sixth position. pionships in Columbus, Syracuse, undefeated just last week, Ohio, this March. Sopho- is ranked tenth in the coaches’ poll more Liz Evans, a two- Sophomore Liz Evans has automatically qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Champion- this week. This week, Vanderbilt, St. time NCAA Division III ships in the high jump with a jump of 5’ 7 1/4”. As a freshman, she was the national runner up Mary’s, and Utah State all entered national runner-up as a at the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships. the top 25, rounding out the bot- freshman, recorded a high Rose-Hulman News tom four with Florida in their midst. Franklin dominates Engineer basketball

Kurtis Zimmerman • staff writer This past Wednesday the gineers brought the game to While Marsh, putting up 16 4 – 7 in conference match- men travelled to Franklin within five, but four straight points, and Dickerson, close ups. The men’s and women’s College in a devastating loss free throws in the final thirty behind with 15, again paced The men and women will basketball teams fell to to the Grizzlies. Sophomore seconds secured the win for the Engineers with strong take on Transylvania Univer- Franklin College in their sec- civil engineering major Bren- Defiance. Senior biomedical shooting efforts, the offense sity this Saturday in a double ond matchups of the season ton Balsbaugh put up 10 engineering student Donna failed to pull it together as a header in Hulbert Arena. The against the Grizzlies. The points, as did Gerken and Marsh led the Engineer effort unit and fell to Franklin 60 women’s game will begin at 1 conference loss left the men sophomore electrical engi- with 20 points, 14 rebounds – 47. The Lady Engineers p.m., followed by the men’s split on the week, while the neering major Nate Gissen- and six blocked shots, and dropped to 6 – 12 overall and game at 3 p.m. women extended their losing tanner. Unfortunately, 50% junior mechanical engineer- streak to three games. shooting from the field for ing major Alisa Dickerson Both teams travelled to De- the Grizzlies kept the game followed closely behind with fiance College this past week- out of reach for the Engineers 16 points, six rebounds, Engineer Scoreboard end, where the men were able who suffered the 71 – 50 con- and six assists. Freshman to come up with a close win. ference loss. The men are computer engineer Heather Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Tying his career high, fresh- now 12 – 6 overall and 6 – 5 Finnell contributed 13 points 12 - 6 (6 - 5 HCAC) 6 - 12 (4 - 7 HCAC) man civil engineering student in HCAC games. in one of her highest offen- Jan 22—Defiance, Ohio Jan 22—Defiance, Ohio Julian Strickland put up 17 The women suffered de- sive shows of the season, but Defiance College 65 Defiance College 79 points for the Engineers, and feats from both Defiance and the Lady Engineers couldn’t Rose-Hulman 70 Rose-Hulman 72 fellow civil engineering ma- Franklin in two distinctly dif- pull it together, falling to De- jors, junior Blake Knotts and ferent offensive efforts. fiance 75 – 70. Jan 26-Franklin, Ind. Jan 26 sophomore Jon Gerken, put In their matchup against Looking to secure a con- Franklin College 71 Franklin College 60 up 14 points each. The En- Defiance College on Satur- ference win and sweep the Rose-Hulman 50 Rose-Hulman 47 gineers led Defiance for the day, the women overcame a Lady Grizzlies on the season, duration of the game, shoot- 16-point halftime deficit to Rose-Hulman’s women took Track & Field ing 52% from the field and take the lead briefly, before the court in Hulbert Arena Jan 21 sinking seven from beyond a 15 – 2 spurt left the Engi- Wednesday night in what Friday Night Invitational 16 the arc, finishing off Defiance neers 12 points behind. An- would be a very strong de- Terre Haute, Ind. Firsts 70 – 65. other rally from the Lady En- fensive effort from Franklin. Hi! Flipside Issue 15 Wacky prof quotes Rejection Fair Floorplan “You are standing there, naked, in all of your glory getting ready to get into the shower. A C F Then you get in and get out and you are still standing there in all of your glory but now you’re freez- ing..” A A — Dr. Henthorn. Curse you, thermo.

B “Grounding is the bas- A C X tard child of electrical F engineering… Har- G monics is its twin.” A —Dr. Grigg. Transis- tors are the redheaded stepchild.

C “Ponder infinity or some- B thing for a minute. I’ll D be right back.” —Dr. Langley. The F sound of exploding B brains was heard in G the room soon after. G “What’s your favorite D linear operator? Ev- E B eryone should have a favorite linear operator. You water it, feed it, take it for a walk...” — Dr. Mr. Holder. I Key prefer to keep domes- A = Incredibly obscure company ticated isotopes, but to C F G B = Sorry, no freshmen C = Brochure lied - no internships each their own. D = Wants a 3.97 GPA Rose Profs say crazy E = Company was a no-show things. E-mail them F = “Apply online!” G = DO NOT WANT to the Flipside at X = The single company I actually like thorn-flipside@ rose-hulman.edu Noël Spurgeon and Tim Ekl • There’s a job at the end of this... somewhere... Top “10” Ten Things I would do as a company recruiter Rose Men of Genius Celebrating the unsung heroes of Rose-Hulman Noël Spurgeon • humor editor at Career Fair Today, we salute you, Mr. Career Fair CS. You roam the booths in the SRC in all your cargo- Matt Melton • Rebel recruiter panted glory, confident in the knowledge that no matter how disheveled you are, someone, somewhere, will hire you. Earning the envious glares of your peers who have been shoved into 10. Ask random company trivia questions about my company, suits and stilettos, you saunter along, picking and choosing from the glorious buffet table of then only give away the free stuff if they get them right. career options before you, with companies practically begging for your magic fingers. You can swagger to the front of the line with a swell of confidence: you have this one in the bag. Sure, 9. Move all interviews to Sonka’s for all interviewees over 21. All you may have to take a technical test or two, but taking a test is a small price to pay when you food and drink choices will be judged. can spend your days making a living making video games surrounded by kegs of Mountain Dew. So here’s to you, Mr. Career Fair CS… because in your workplace, every day is Casual 8. Require interviewees to describe their best prank at Rose in Friday. detail, and ask them how they would improve it a second time around.

7. Ask “and how does that make you feel?” after three consecutive responses, out of nowhere, completely confusing an interviewee.

6. Conduct an interview that doesn’t involve any of the thirty questions I hear at EVERY interview I do and already have a pre- made response for.

5. Actually hire freshmen. Because if they’re at Rose, they’re com- petent, and they can be taught. And they’re cheaper…

4. Ask people to explain why their G.P.A. is so high/low. Then adjust the G.P.A. based on their social life.

3. Be honest. When necessary, I’d start off with, “Hi, you seem nice, but we’re not going to hire you,” before you waste twenty minutes talking to me.

2. Not ask a single question with the following lines: “Give me an example,” “What did you do when,” or “Can you think of a time.”

1. Never refer people to our website to apply, because thats kind of contradicts the purpose of coming to a career fair in the first place. Jordan Baker • Gotta charge ‘em all

This is the Flipside disclaimer, where I pretend you never saw this. All unattributed content was written by Noël Spurgeon, who has just broken the world record for consecutive all-nighters. It’s about time the lake froze. Mother nature should get on that. It’s practically the only redeeming feature of going outside winter quarter. Basically, it’s better than snow, because it’s not on my car. Also, I bought Half Life 2 last weekend. Buh-bye productivity. And to all CS’s: I really love you guys. Cross my heart. Now can you please stop rickrolling me?