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VOLUME XCVII, NUMBER 22 PASADENA, CALIFORNIA FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1996 ss es and a few minutes away in space-time, warped, that travel into the past is pos­ BY JEREMY WONG standing outside. A few had suddenly be­ sible. The second is the alternative histo­ On Tuesday 9 April, Professor come enlightened and well-versed in cos­ ries view, proposed by David Dutch, in Stephen Hawking visited Caltech for the mology and general relativity. A stand­ which the universe is postulated to have second time this year, the present occa­ ing ovation greeted the Hawkings when a large number of histories. Hawking sion to deliver a lecture at the Beckman he entered the room. forced himself against his wishes to sup­ Auditorium entitled "Space and Time Hawking stated that string theory is port the consistent histories view, al·· " our best hope for quantum theory though he realized that would entail de­ The audience reveres the legend; no and general relativity. He emphasized terminism. other hypothesis accounts for the inspired that time cannot be ruled out. He The lecture became more conjectural fervor which filled the golden-ceilinged mentioned two possible accommodations. as it progressed. He told of his "chronol­ auditorium. Clippings of speech here and The first is the consistent histories view­ ogy protection conjecture"-that time there indicated that this was a new audi­ one has to find a consistence solution of travel is possible only microscopically. ence transformed from the one a few feet the equations even if space-time is so Stephen W Hawking, SEE HAWKING ON PAGE 5

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BY JIM CHENG of Admiral, becoming the first BY KAREN BLITZER Naval Intelligence Specialist to The first ever Caltech Al- Recently chosen by the reach this rank. ternative Break Pro- Class of 1996, Admiral Bobby In these years, Inman had gram began the morning R. Inman will address the served as Director of Naval In­ of March 26, as 4 vans laden ates at this year's Gommence­ telligence, Vice Director of the

with food, tools, computers, ceremonies on June 14. Defense Intelligellce f-\ ",..."'." and 22 somewhat sleepy, yet Admiral Inman serves on Director of the National Secu­ eager, participants Caltech Caltech's Board of Tnlstc~es, rity Agency, and Direc­ heading east towards Arizona. he has served since 1989. tor of '-''-''"'''U h1telh~~ence. staff, two graduate who has served a num­ Retiring in 1982, Inman students, and 16 undergradu­ ber of decades in the Navy as turned towards industry ate students undertook the 12 wen as in several intelligence served as Chairman and CEO of hr journey to Teesto, Arizona agencies, is currently an Adjunct Microelectronics and Computer in hoping to have fun and do Professor at the LBJ School of Technology Corporation in Aus­ some useful community ser­ Public Affairs and at the Gradu­ tin, Texas from 1983 up until vice work. Teesto, located ate School of Business of the 1986, and from 1986 to 1989, about 45 north of Winslow, University of Texas at Austin. as Chairman, President and Arizona, is a community of Myfanwy Callahan and Renny Talianchich work Born in Rhonesboro, Texas CEO at Westmark Systems, Inc. about 400, and part of the Na- in the Chapter House kitchen. in 1931, Inman attended the In addition to his service in vajo Nation. , University of Texas at Austin, Caltech's Board of Trustees, Starting an Alternative difference in the community." dents working together. where he received his B.A. in Inman is also a member of the Spring Break Program has The group spent two full Another group ofstudents 1950. He subsequently joined Board ofDirectors at Sci­ been a long-term goal for the days, March 27 and 28, work­ attempted to install some the Naval Reserve, and received enceApplications International, Caltech Y, but expectations of ing on projects in Teesto. The Caltech-donated computers. his first commission as an En­ Southwestern Bell, Temple In­ low student interest kept the participants slept on the floor This project became frustrat­ sign in 1952. In the next nine­ land and Xerox. He is also a project in the planning stage. ofthe Teesto Chapter house at ing when both software and teen years, Inman would serve Trustee of The American As­ Once made aware of the pro­ night, and worked on both in­ hardware problems began numerous assignments both at sembly, the Center for Excel­ gram, though, a surprisingly door and outdoor projects dur- cropping up. Although key sea and ashore lence in Education, and South­ large number of students parts were missing, in Naval Intelligence. western University. Admiral expressed interested. The through the team's hard Graduating from the Na­ Inman is also a member of the Caltech Y, the Office of "Many ofus went work, and a few last­ tional War College in 1972, Executive Committee of the Student Affairs with the there expecting to do minute Fed-Ex packages Inman was promoted to Rear Public Agenda Foundation and of a representative containing important Admiral in 1974, and to Vice is a member of the National Walking Shield, an things for them, components, Caltech was Admiral two years later. In Academy ofPublic Administra­ non-profit organization de­ they were working able to leave 3 fully opera­ 1981, he had attained the rank tion. voted to helping Native tional computers and two Americans, began making right alongside printers in the Teesto arrangements with the Na­ Chapter House. The com­ vajo living in Teesto. Af- puters will be used in the ter a preliminary visit, Teesto's youth and seniors USUAL ideas soon became concrete ing the day. One group of stu­ programs. Students also plans. dents laid out and built a fence worked in the kitchen prepar­ As Athena Castro ex­ around Teesto's basketball and ing lunches with the Chapter Announcements 12 ARC Minutes 5 plained, the Alternative Spring sand volleyball courts. De­ House staff, replaced damaged DILBERT® 7 Baseball Preview 9 Break Program allows partici- spite the windy climate and ceiling tiles, and began a fence The Outside World 2 FalmeOn: 6 to a broader under- blowing dust, the fence con­ around a propane tank located YNews .4 Mobius Strip 3 standing of world around struction went smoothly, with behind House. TrustMe .4 Volleyball.. 9 making a tangible Navajo Caltech stu- SEE NAVAJO ON PAGE 2 1996 THE CALIFORNIA TECH

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'"'-'l by Myfanwy Callahan ;0 '">< Llr,LULr", MT - More evidence arose. 470Americans associated '" was assembled last weekend to with the embassy as well as sev­ ~ connect Theodore J. Kaczynski eral hundred Liberian citizens ...:I:: to the 16 Unibomber bombings who hold American passports since 1978. A completed bomb will be offered a chance to leave found in his cabin closely re­ the country which is currently en­ sembles one of the bombs used gaged in a civil war. most recently in a Unabomber attack. KIRYAT SHEMONA, ISRAEL ­ Shiite Muslim guerrillas fired F.'"",,_ IL A Mitsubishi au­ rockets at northern Israel Tues­ tomobile plant was charged with day, wounding 36 people. The hundreds of cases of sexual ha­ Hezbollah group said the attack rassment Tuesday, making it on was in retaliation for a land mine of the largest sexual harassment explosion which killed one and cases ever to be brought before wounded two boys. Israeli forces Caltech Alternative Spring Break participants shiver in the snow. the federal court. Women assem­ responded with air raids and tank bly line workers claim to have fire against 17 Shiite Muslim vil­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 been harassed multiple times in lages. stay, a speaker on Navajo cul­ professed. The group worked the last five years; in some cases, The group gained valuable ture talked to the group about the hard, but had opportunities to daily. TORONTO, CANADA - The Quebec insight into the Navajo way of Navajo way and how to preserve see the comet (Hyakutake) in an government has blocked distri­ life. Several of the men, and it. Shortly after lunch on March area with little light pollution, SLAVINOVICI, BOSNIA-HERZ­ bution of kosher foods labeled most of the women, had the op­ 29, the group left, after heartfelt interact with other Caltech stu­ EGOVINA - Six Muslim men only in English, crimping Pass­ portunity to participate in a farewell speeches and a deli­ dents, play in the brief, unex­ emerged from the hills of east­ over supplies. For ten years the "sweat", a Navajo spiritual cer­ cious barbecue, which included pected snowfall, and drive ern Bosnia last weekend to tell a government has waved the law emony. Students also helped traditional Navajo dishes such as across Arizona in a 4-van word­ horrifying account of the attack requiring products sold in Que­ build a sweat lodge, the place mutton roasted in an open pit, ofSrebreniea. Last July an esti­ bec to be labeled in French and game-playing CB caravan. mated 3000 Muslim men were English for the Passover goods where the ceremonies are held. fry bread, and blue com hash. Greg Steiert aptly summed killed in the attack. These six because they are imported from "Being introduced to a sa­ The Alternative Spring up the experience: "Many ofus men who remained in hiding for the U.S. and Israel. The cred ceremony such as the sweat break was a success. Partici­ went there expecting to do nine months were just a few of present crackdown has was very special and unex­ pants had fun, accomplished things for them, but they were the 8000 missing persons that re­ caused an uproar pected," one participant com­ their community service goals, working right along side of us sulted. in the Jewish mented. Participants also went and were pleasantly surprised by making the experience more community. hiking in the surrounding area, the openness and hospitality of powerful because we were MONROVIA, LIBERIA - Starting a beautiful desert area populated the Teesto residents. working with them and notfor Tuesday, the U.S. government by hills and buttes.. "The immersion in local them and this reminded us just began to evacuate Americans On the last morning of the culture was amazing," a student from Liberia as factional fighting how similar we all are." ea s ee CCs h ):\nntJoJ for s tt The Deans are interested in hearing from you ifyou would like to attend New Student Ori­ entation (Camp) as a UCC-at­ Large and have not already been selected by your House. Camp Fanltasia in r JfC 6 (» 8 JF is scheduled for Wednesday DiveJrtimento No. 3 in B,;f1altr IlC through Friday, Sept. 25-27, Caltech Chamber Music Program 1996. The Deans are accepting Delores Bing, Director nominations for these seven Upperclass Camp Counselors­ at-Large positions through Mon­ day, April 22, 1996. We will also need to bring some additional as audio visual specialist, student participants to camp to kitchen coordinator, and photog­ perform special functions such rapher. DiveJr1timento in][) NlajoJrr K. 136 If interested, submit a brief Caltech Chamber Orchestra written description of your Allen Robert Gross, Conductor unique qualifications (campus activities, talents, experience with audio visual assisting, pho­ tography, etc. and why you want to attend camp) as a UCC-at­ Large and/or Deans' Helper to the Deans' Office, 102 Parsons­ Solemn Ve§peJt'§? Ko 339 Gates, by Monday, April 22, Caltech Chamber Singers 1996. We hope, with your help, Donald Caldwell, Conductor to add to the diversity of the Camp experience for the new students. Also, upperc1ass students participating in new student ori­ entation must be eligible for fall Saturday, April 13, 8 pm Sunday, April 14, 3 pm 1996 classes by the June UASH Dabney Lounge, Caltech meeting or they will not be able to attend camp in September. If you have questions about this, Come early - Concerts are always SRO! please see one of the Deans. THE CALIFORNIA TECH EATURES 12, 1996 chases, and you spend about as oping countries the calculation and litical arena right now about the need much as you earn, that's four per­ defense ofraw materials costs is too to reduce government spending­ cent of your annual salary. How difficult or not worth the effort, such and it's a good thing, too, because would you feel about a four-percent that each reseller often simply ap­ the national debt continues to spiral hike in your income tax? I thought plies the value-added tax to the upward at an alarming rate. Of not. "But I don't pay that four per­ whole oftheir final sales price. This course, spending cuts hurt people cent, dummy! The store does!" really fattens the coffers of the gov­ and programs, from FICA to NASA, C'mon now, wake up. ernment, which might tax the same NPS to DEA, NSF to NEA. Every The most insidious form of tax raw materials content of something program seems incredibly important known (to me, anyway) is the so­ like a window frame as many as five and already under-funded, at least to called value-added tax. It hasn't yet or six times! Retailers rarely add those who rely on them. (Ofcourse, found its way into the United States, much "value" to anything in the the others are just worthless grizzle at least not into the government, but common sense of the word, but that should be ruthlessly cut.) For it is widely used in Europe, and it is given their 100% markups they of­ their own pet programs, nobody almost ubiquitous in developing ten charge at least a VAT-sized "vir­ wants to make the sacrifices needed countries. Here's roughly how it tual sales tax" on half of the selling to balance the budget. But woe be works: Say I run a steel mill and sell price ofany item. Ofcourse, there's the politician who suggests increas­ wholesale steel to product manufac­ a temptation on the part of the seller ing revenue, or *gasp* in other turers. You come in to buy some to under-report VAT amounts, but words, raising taxes. "They're too Politics as Usual - Well, I've and the simultaneous decrease in stainless steel for your cutlery fac­ with an aggressive "tax police," de- high already! I don't get to keep been real busy this year and haven't consumer debt-that theory just tory, which you will use to enough of my paycheck as it been spewing forth the usual blather, doesn't make sense. Even more so make forks and knives for the is!" Sorry folks, but if you as was my custom of old. What in light of the steady increase in the good people ofour country. In "Ifpro- is the opposite use a credit card and say this, could possibly be pulling me back gross profits taken in by this nation's the purest form of a value­ you're a hypocrite. Every out ofmy shell??? Politics! It brings credit companies. (American Ex­ added tax, I would calculate ofcon-, what is the time you "charge it," you are out the irrational lunatic in all of us, press pulled down a cool 1.5 billion the difference between the raw opposite ofProgress?" casting a vote for a 4% VAT especially in the candidates running dollars in profits last year, and is pro­ materials cost of the steel I'm levied by your buddies, the for office. (Although in some cases jected to make 1.7 billion this year!) selling you and the price ofthe - ORIGINATOR UNKNOWN, credit card companies. Re­ I wonder if they are composed of It led me to ask "Hey, what the hell's steel itself-the amount of SEEN ON A PHILOSOPHY tailers don't suck up that 4% anything but.. .) going on around here?" value I added to the material themselves, they raise their My "tirade du jour" centers on That brought to mind the fact between buying and selling it. PROFESSOR'S DOOR AT THE prices (everybody's prices!) a recently-developed icon ofAmeri­ that credit card companies exact a If the national VAT (value­ UW-MADISON. 4% to cover it. We all end up can love and worship, the almighty fee from retailers for every transac­ added tax) were 10%, I would paying a 4% VAT to support credit card. If I were just sore at a tion carried out on a credit card. This add 10% of this difference to the convenience of credit lack of fiscal responsibility on the fee generally runs from 3% to 5% my retail price, and it really linquency can be minimized. Rather cards for the majority ofconsumers, part of the American public or the of the amount charged. (The higher wouldn't be your business to know than using sales, property, or income whether we have a credit card or not. U.S. government, I'd have no need percentages make those 1% cash­ how much it was. Come tax time, taxes to raise revenue, many coun­ Sure, your credit card is conve­ to pain myself putting the issue into back otfers possible, and also make I'd send all the value-added tax I'd tries have found it politically worth­ nient. .. but is it worth 4% of your words-it's already been written the cards having them unpopular collected to the government. Mean­ while to use this less-efficient income? That 4% VAT could cover about extensively. No, I've with retailers... sound familiar?) while, you would make knives and method of revenue collection be­ all of the "precious" government stumbled upon a thought I just can't Four percent doesn't sound like forks, sell those to wholesalers, and cause the populace doesn't notice it programs on the chopping block believe hasn't crossed the mind or much... and it IS pretty convenient charge them extra to cover the value­ as much. They don't realize the gov­ right now, and then some. As much pen of the press or some politician. to "charge it." So much so that many added tax you would owe on the dif­ ernment is sucking twenty, thirty, as we like to gripe about it, the U.S. It must just not be a good topic to people are biting at the gimmicks the ference between the cost ofthe steel even forty percent of the nation's government provides us with some talk about, because it generally in­ credit card issuers are using to try you bought and the utensils you sold. GNP into its coffers with an innocu­ pretty impressive services for the sults the audience. (That would be to get people to charge more things, The name "value added tax" is ac­ ous-sounding 10% VAT. 20% ofthe GNP take in. A hell you ... prepare to be insulted then, like gasoline and groceries, for tually a misnomer, because in prac­ There's a lot of talk in the po- SEE MOBIUS ON PAGE 8 hmmmm?) which they used to pay cash. But tice such taxes are generally levied

I think it's fair to say that the look at that 3 to 5% a bit more care­ without regard to the "raw materi­ r-U'.AI''I\,.,IAL AID ...... -" sO fully. That's four percent ofEVERY als cost" of labor or infrastructure. vast majority of credit card holders To ensure that we have sufficient funds to meet your in this country no longer run up and PURCHASE you make with a credit They thus serve as a sales tax, prop­ support exorbitant outstanding card. If you charge just about ev­ erty tax, and income tax all at once. full financied for this academic year, we have estab­ charge card balances. This has led erything, especially your major pur- What's more, all too often in devel- lished deadlines to adjust you Caltech financial aid to the common credit card justifica­ for 1995-96. tion, "I never carryover a balance, If you wish to: so my credit card doesn't cost me anything." Riiiighhht. So it must 1. Request a Federal Direct Stafford or PLUS Loan be some other suckers out there that 2. Request any other type of adjustment to your DO carry big balances that pay for COLORADO 1995-96 award everyone else, ya' think? But ifyou 2588 E. Colorado Blvd. 2670 E. Colorado Blvd. Requests for adjustments should be submitted by the look at what's happened as oflate­ (818) 793-6149 (818) 796-9704 the precipitous drop in interest rates deadline for class levels. If you are a freshman, sopho­ more, or junior, submit any written request by May 1 Cannes Festival Winner Academy Winner THE CALIFORNIATECH The deadline for seniors is April 15. Best Foreign Film Caltech 40-58 SAC. Pasadena. CA 91125 All requests should be made in writing and submitted phone: (818) 395-6153 e-mail: [email protected] to the Financial Aid Office (MC 12-63) by the appropri­ advertising: [email protected] ISSN 0008-1582 Antonia's ate date listed. VOLUME XCVII, NUMBER 22 Daily 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. Daily 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 p.m. Please contact the Financial Aid Office before the date APRIL I 1996 Sat-Sun Bargain Matinee 2:15 p.m. Sat-Sun Bargain Matinee 1:45 p.m. listed if you have any questions. EDITORS CIRCULATION Sat-Sun Regular Matinee 4:10 p.m. Shay Chinn Lydia McKay you for your cooperation. Samantha Gizerian Autumn Looijen STAFF WRITERS Terence Moran Mason Porter Jim Pierce Myfanwy Callahan ANNOUNCING Samson Timoner UDDC:C CLASS M COpy EDITOR Jim Cheng GI=U::I=~I\I HILLS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION IT AWARDS Shay Chinn IFEATURE WRITERS LAYOUT IEDITOR Adam Villani Autumn Looijen Jim Pierce Green Hills Software annually awards several merit Keith Counsell Each the Faculty Committee on Scholar- EVENTS &: NOTICES EDITOR Art Clarke scholarships in the amounts of $2,500 and $5,000 to Terry Moran ships Financial Aid grants a number of Upper CONTRIBUTORS Caltech undergraduates who have demonstrated INSIDE WORLD lEDITOR Grace Yang Class Merit Awards to the most academically Jim Pierce Donna Ebenstein ability and special aptitude in computer science. Those awards are for the Junior and Senior school talented the Institute's Sophomores, Juniors, BUSINESS MANAGER ADViSER and, occasionally, Freshmen. Upper Class Merit Heidi Eldenburg Hall Daily years. In addition, Green Hills will award one or two vacation and Undergraduate Fellowships consisting of a Senior Awards are based on outstanding scholastic ac examination periods by the Associated Stuucnts of lhe hi<:""","",,,nt as demostrated by exceptional "",.."0"1',,, .._ California Institute of TedJno!ogy, Inc. The opinions year scholarship plus a $6,000 summer internship for exprcsscd herein arc slriclly thosc of the authors. the preceding summer. Ail awards are merit awards, mance in formal classes and/or in independent Letlcr~ and unnouncement~ ure welcome. All contributions should inclwJe the author's name given without regard to financial need. Any student and not on financial need. Last year, anti phone number and the intended date of publica­ lion. Submit copy (preferably on Macintosh 3.5" currently holding a Junior year award must reapply to ComlllittE~e recommended a of Upper di~k) to the Tech mailbox out~ide SAC room 40, or be considered for a Senior year award. The deadline [email protected]. The editors re­ Awards from $6,000 serve lhe right to edit and abridge all submi~si(lns for submitting the Green Hills Scholarship application $17,370. of awards any f(lr lileracy, expediency, etc. All anicles are the pnlp­ to the Financial Aid Office is April 22, 1996. Applica- erty of.the authors. Authors ami columnisL" retain rlo1ron"nll"lorl by and caliber of all intellectual property rights. Articles recicvcd in are available at the Financial Aid 515 Bin-Hex fnrmat will not he accepted. Thl' CalijfJrnia Tech is distrihuted free. IS~lIcs Wilson, and the Dean's Office, 102-31. will be mailed orr-campus upon receipt of $11 per year to cover thin.l-c!ass postage and preparation cosH;, Printed hy News-Type Service, Glendale. 1996 CALIFORNIA TECH

which in the case ofcolored pa­ all over the place in the student want to even talk to you since ••• per can be as far away as across houses and building halls. They you're obviously some freak the Olive Walk and past the un­ have a large capacity and are with a snot fetish. It's much by Keith Counsell dergraduatemail boxes! Still, nice to use when you've just better to just use the small re­ recycling is pretty easy to do and gone to Burger King rather than ceptacle provided for your ifyou're so inclined you can get face another day of your own own use, and then when it's warm fuzzy feelings from doing cooking, sat down in a public full just discreetly empty the it, so there's not really any harm. area to munch on your fast food, whole thing into one of the I recycle things pretty regularly, and then suddenly find yourself large cans when you can do with the possible exception of with a bunch of trash. so unobserved. aluminum soda (that's pop to all The small rectangular or cir­ Sometimes there's that you weirdos) cans that I empty cular trash cans that can be magical last category oftrash while in the Ricketts House that perhaps needs special lounge. Those I throw in the treatment. All of those Ch Animal, vegetable, or mineral, ifyou've got an idea that fireplace once in a while just There are few 1 notes you've been so pa­ you think I ought to write about, let me know and I'll see to watch them decay over tiently taking suddenly what I can come up with. You'll get credited for the cre­ things more time. It's kind of cool. lose meaning, and you've ative spark ifyou so desire, and then I'll completely butcher Another really nice form annoying than just got to get rid of them what might have been something interesting if it had been ofgarbage is soft waste that's but don't want to contami­ developed by someone with talent. trudging down the generated while cooking. nate the recycling bin with If you've got an idea you'd like me to "explore," drop Most people have a garbage hall to one ofthe the foulness. Maybe that me a line at MSC 196 or as [email protected]. disposal unit in their sinks Big Cans with an girl is coming along and now, and it's really pretty sat­ armful ofsnot- you've got to ditch those This week's topic: collective minds, I will instead isfying to shove leaves and pesky tissues quickly, be­ Garbage disposal, selected share my own hopefully policy­ stems and stuff down this , soaked tissues and fore she notices you. Who by Matias Elijovich. forming opinions on the matter. little tiny hole, flip a switch suddenly meeting knows? Anyway, some Most of us take trash, or Trash comes in many grades to make a huge grinding noise trash needs immediate and rather its speedy removal these days, but the tip ofthe gar­ for a little while, and then try the woman decisive action. In those from our immediate vicinity, bage world's social iceberg is to run water down the newly ofyour dreams. cases, I'd like to recom­ for granted. But there's a lot without doubt recyclables. Alu­ clogged drain. I prefer to ac­ mend the Ricketts House more to it than that. There are minum cans, white and colored tually just toss food waste into fire pot. Contrary to popu- almost as many ways to dis­ paper, plastics ofassorted types, the garbage can conveniently lo­ found in the privacy ofyour own lar belief, the pot is in fact a pose of waste as there are and glass in all its many forms cated in the kitchen. room or office are pretty spiffy trash can - as long as what forms of trash, and there's a can all be easily recycled here Once you've dealt with the too. On the few occasions where you're throwing away doesn't lot to be considered when you on campus. There's some ex­ easy stuff there's still a huge I get a cold, I seem to produce a stink when it's burned or left toss something away. Perhaps pense in doing this, though. You mass of, well, GARBAGE that whole bunch of mucus on a sitting for a little while. Of the most important question actually have to exert effort be­ needs to be disposed of. Some regular basis, and there are few course, we ask non-house that we, as individuals, have fore you can throw this stuff of it is pretty easy; there are a things more annoying than members to leave a small do­ to ask ourselves here is: away. First you have to sort it. lot of really nice garbage cans trudging down the hall to one of nation for the eventual recon­ What's my favorite way to Then you have to remember scattered about the campus that the Big Cans with an armful of struction of the pot if they dispose ofgarbage (or, as the enough basic geography to fig­ are readily available for use. snot-soaked tissues and sud­ want to use it, but we're pretty French say, garbage)? Since ure Qut where the right bins are. Most obvious of these are prob­ denly meeting the woman of flexible. I obviously can't read your Then you have to go to the bin, ably the big gray ones that are your dreams, except she doesn't As of Friday, 63.

Today in the Winnett Quad is David Harris. He is part of the ongoing Noon Concert Series.

Exciting things are happening this next week for the Y. by Sam Foster It's International Week!!

Monday 15 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Winnett Amy Daily is a recruiter for the Peace Corps. She will be talking generally about the Peace Corps and her experience in Tunisia, North Africa. Lunch served to the first 20 people. Tuesday April 16 12 noon to 1 in Winnett Swapna Panat, M.A. will present a focus on the post 1965 immigration of Asian to the United States and their experiences and struggles. He will also discuss traditional Indian values and how these conflict with Western ideologies. Lunch will be served to the first 20 people. appear at our local 17 dub, The Baked Potato. 12 noon in the Winnett Quad Reservations are recomrnendedL.'lIIIII...... Spice up the TFM by eating in the Quad. (OK, so not much could make that food better.) For further information C:IIIIII 18 818-564-112 • 4 p.m. to after dinner in the Winnett Quad General Admission $ 8.00 l-Day fair!! This year we're doing something a little different­ Students we're charging "admission". Not really admission. You can walk around the tables all you want and look at the good tasting food and posters and listen to the band all you want. But if you want to eat, it'll be $2. That's right, a $2 charge for a "food passport," and you get all the food you want. (Kinda Iike Better Off Dead, but with no elementary school newspaper boy.)

Have fun at all the festivities during International Week. Donna will be back to writing next week. She in Berkeley deciding is direCled by Bi II Bing she really wants to go there, or MIT, or UCSD, or.... THE CALIFORNIA TECH 12,1996

whatever we thought was nec­ sicist cusses essary. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 North Pole." At this point came back: "I make it a rule not @ Then we discussed election Thence ensued a question Preskill mentioned that Hawking to answer God questions." ofthe new ARC reps. It was de­ and answer session. He fielded sometimes made foolish bets, That Professor Hawking is cided that the way the new reps three questions. The first dealt one of which Hawking lost. It a popularizer of science forms would be chosen would be left with determinism and free will. involved whether singularities part of his appeal; he has the ca­ Minutes of the Academics and to the discretion of the indi­ Hawking ventured that deter­ are clothed or naked. "I concede pability to communicate in rela­ Research Committee meeting on vidual houses. (Note: Ifyou are minism is real but that free will the bet on naked singularities," tively non-technical terms to a 4/5/96 interested in being the next ARC depends on our ignorance of the said Hawking. The final question wide audience. Outstanding in Present: Kohl Gill, Eric rep for your house, see your cur­ future. The second question, was somewhat more difficult; his credentials are his humor and Dickson, Dave Bacon, Jessica rent ARC rep to find out what "How did time begin?" was an­ nevertheless, the response was spiritedness. This, more than Chang, and myself (Kiran the job entails. Warning: Do not swered clearly: "Time is rather scientifically responsible and anything, attracted us to experi­ Shekar). apply if you are not willing to like a line of longitude. There is well-spoken. "Who or what is ence the vital energy he inspires The meeting started at II: 15 work!). Also, sign-up sheets nothing more north than the God?" After a pause, Hawking into the subject. a.m. will go up soon for the position

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game as the club was stronger was also close, but Caltech made BY MASON PORTER year. The closer is Randy Myers, the all­ BY RICH time saves leader among lefthanded reliev­ in every aspect. Having quickly a few costly errors to give the AL East ers. He is still a good closer, but he tends to The Pomona-Pitzer Invita­ established the potent middle game away, 10-15. be wild and his ERA tends to be a bit high. tional Tournament II was held attack, the Caltech offense took Even with the loss to Baltimore Orioles Roger McDowell and Jesse Orosco are ca­ The Orioles had a very busy offseason, pick­ pable set-up men. The catcher is Chris last Saturday, April 6, fielding advantage of the off-balance Stufffit, Caltech had played well ing up several players and positioning them­ Hoiles, who can be penciled in for 20 teams from Fresno all the way Fresno block to pick apart the enough in the previous matches selves as the favorites to win the American homeruns. However, he is weak defen­ League Eastern division. Their starting ro­ sively. First basemen Rafael Plameiro is to Utah Valley. Fresno defense. to win the pool and advance into tation consists of Mike Mussina, David one of the best both with the bat and with The Caltech Men's Volley­ The club's own blockers the championship bracket to Wells, Scott Erickson, Kent Mercker, and the glove. He will contend for the AL MVP ball Club team was placed in a were not fooled at all by the face Utah Valley, who had taken rookie Jimmy Haynes. Mussina is the ac­ award. The same can be said of Roberto tive leader in winning percentage, having Alomar, one of the best players in the ma­ pool with Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno offense, frustrating the second in Club Nationals last gone 71-30 in his career. Aside from Greg jor leagues. He should return to his 1993 Fresno Pacific University, and Fresno hitters to no end. Caltech year. Maddux, he is the best righthanded pitcher form this year. At shortstop is Cal Ripken, Stufffit, a Pomona-based club steamrolled through to a 15-4, Unfortunately for Caltech, in the game. Wells is a solid starter who whose streak of2153 consecutive games is had a career year pitching for the Tigers and the longest ever in the US (he should break team. 15-8 victory. the long matches during pool Reds last year. Erickson pitched well lasted the world record of 2215 games this year). The first match Caltech play took their toll in the year after being obtained via trade from the He remains stellar defensively and solid at played was against Cal Poly playoffs. Utah had brought Twins. He had been lousy for a few sea­ the plate. Expect about 20 homeruns and sons, but was one of the best pitchers in the 80 RBIs. B.I. Surhoffwas recruited to play Pomona. The club knew in three of their better play~ AL his first 1.5 seasons. The change of third. A good athlete, he can play catcher, from previous encounters Aggressive serving ers halfway through the tour­ scenery did him well, and he should con­ the outfield, and both infield corners and is above average at each position. He had a that this could very well be nament while Caltech's own tinue to pitch a$ he did after the trade last was backed by a year. Mercker was the fifth starter for the career year at the plate last year and is a an extremely close match, solid ~qfense and team had been playing since Braves, and will now get his first chance to solid hitter. Expect a .285 average and 15 and it proved to be one right the beginning. fulfill his tremendous promise. (The Braves homers. In left field is Jeffrey Hammonds, often skipped his spot in the rotation.) whose career has thus far been stunted by from the outset. The Cal almostflawless Still, Caltech put up a Haynes won 12 games in the minors last SEE BASEBALL ON PAGE 10 Poly team came out strong, sideout game, strong fight, creating scoring but was matched by opportunities and siding-out Caltech's own efforts. In the very well, and showing great first game, Cal Poly was able determination and mental to squeak by Caltech, taking it Stufffit was the last oppo­ toughness. In the end, though, 17-15. nent in Caltech's pool. Played Utah Valley was able to edge out However, Caltech fought immediately after the Fresno Tech in two games, 11-8, 11-8. 'back the inspired Cal Poly team victory, Caltech was still in­ Kudos to the team members STA Travel is the world's in the second, and won it 15-13. spired in the first game, quickly who went: Andy Berkin, Mike largest travel organization The decisive third game was in jumping ahead and earning a 15­ Burl, Rich Chin, Weng Ki specializing in low-cost rally-score, point-per-serve for­ 4 victory. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 same, and Jamie Moyer is about as good as pect an MVP caliber season from Canseco. Kamieniecki will also start some games for unfairly given to Robin Yount. Jim Leyritz a number five starter as If any of the above (Maybe he will even get back together with New York this year. The relief corps is led is the Yankees' supersub. He has good injuries. He has the potential to be a super­ falter or get injured, Jeff Suppan is waiting his estranged wife Esther.) Kevin Mitchell by John Wetteland, one of the best closers power (expect 12 HRs), and can play the star. Brady Anderson is the center fielder; in the minor leagues. The closer is expected is the reason that Canseco is now in the field. in the game. Steve Howe, owner of seven outfield, both infield corners, and catchers. he is excellent defensively and can hit IS to be Heathcliff Slocumb, although His 1989 barehanded outfield catch aside drug suspensions, will lead the Yankees al­ However, he is a cog who thinks that he is home runs and steal 30 bases. Bobby sidearming Stan Belinda (currently on the (it was a fluke), Mitchell is one of the worst coholics anonymous meetings and serve as an engine. The Yankees are in a similar situ­ Bonilla plays right field to the Orioles. He DL) should get some saves as well. defensive outfielders ofthis generation. He their primary lefthanded reliever. Bob ation as the Reds. They have an overbear­ has now reached the point where he is only Slocumb struggled in the second half last performed miserably in Japan last year, but Wickman is a good middle reliever. Catch­ ing owner (although in this case, the team slightly below average in the field. At the year, and will probably lose his closer's job should still be able to hit major league pitch­ ing in the Bronx will be Joe Gerardi, noto­ has a quality manager) and some key inju­ plate, he has the potential to hit 30 homers, before the year is over. The starting catcher ing for both average and power. The Red rious for his low slugging percentage be­ ries to overcome. Expect a third place finish, drive in 100 runs, and contend for the MVP is Mike Stanley, perhaps the best hitting Sox have a solid team, although their pitch­ fore he started playing for Colorado. Now but there is a chance they will finish ahead award. The designated hitter is Mike catcher in the AL. He is also solid behind ing may turn out to be a weakness. They that he no longer plays in Denver, his bat­ of Boston. Deveraux, a solid hitter but a below aver­ the plate. Mo Vaughn, the reigning MVP, should contend for the wild card spot. ting statistics will return to their previous age DH. He could hit 15 homers and drive is stationed at first base. He is not very adept level. He is an adequate defender. Why Toronto Blue Jays in 75 runs. Overall, the Orioles are an ex­ in the field, but the Red Sox could do far New York Yankees the Yankees let Mike Stanley sign with Bos­ The Blue Jays have fallen and they can't cellent team on paper. Though many said worse in the field than Vaughn. Offensively, King George is back' Owner George ton is a mystery. At first base is Martinez, get up' Since winning their second con­ the same thing at this time last year, there is Mo is simply awesome; he will hit about Steinbrenner has vowed to be a "hands on" and at second is Tony Fernandez. Fernandez secutive World Series in 1993, the Blue Jays a big difference this time. The general man­ 300 with 40 or so homers and 120 or so owner this year. Translated, this means that used to be a star, but he has declined con­ have become one of the worst teams in the ager (GM) is Pat Gillick, who constructed RBIs. The second baseman is Wilfredo the Bronx Zoo is going to be even more cha­ siderably both at the plate and in the field. league. Fortunately, the Tigers are in the a miniature dynasty while he was the GM Cordero. He is a defensive liability, but has otic than usual. Moreover, if the Yankees He also whines incessantly. When Pat Kelly same division, so the Jays may escape the ofthe Blue Jays. Ifany ofthe Orioles' play­ good power for a middle infielder and could get off to a slow start, new manager Joe returns from the DL in two months, cellar. The starting rotation currently con­ ers falter, one can be assured that Pat Gillick hit 300. Shortstop John Valentin was the Torre can expect to be fired. Team captain Fernandez will find himself on the bench. sists of Eric Hanson, Pat Hentgen, Juan will quickly do something about it. The Ori­ best offensive shortstop in the AL last year. Don Mattingly retired after last season, and Kelly is average as a defender and at the Guzman, Paul Quantrill, and rookie Jeff oles will win the AL East. He has a .298 batting average, 27 home runs will be replaced by New acquisition Tino plate. The shortstop is rookie Derek Jeter. Ware. Hanson is a solid pitcher, but he is and 102 RBIs. He also stole 20 bases. De­ Martinez. He is average defensively, but Though he has great offensive potential (he not the ace he was before his arm surgery Boston Red Sox fensively, he is above average. The third has a lot ofpower. He hit 30 home runs last will eventually be a leadoff hitter), he com­ several years back. Hentgen had a lousy Last year, the Red Sox relied on some ca­ baseman is Tim Naehring. Last year, he year. However, it is unknown whether last mitted an Offermanesque 56 errors one year year last year and needs to return to his 1993 reer years to propel them to the top of the avoided injured for the first time in over five year was the beginning of a higher level of in the minors. His defense is definitely sus­ form when he won 19 games. Quantrill won American League East. They cannot ex­ year. He verified the suspicion that he could performance or just a career year. The start­ pect. Wade Boggs is again the third in double digits for the Phillies but had an pect certain players (Tim Wakeficld comes hit; howcver, he was a bit below average in ing pitching staffhas the potential to be quite baseman. He is a gold glove caliber fielder, ERA of4.67. He needs to do better, but has to mind) to repeat last year's performance. the field. Expect him to get injured this year. good. Injuries, however, may hold it back. and can still hit three hundred (with no never done so in the majors. Juan Guzman Nevertheless, they are a solid team and a Patrolling the left field grounds near the Jimmy Key will begin the season on the dis­ power and no speed) at the plate. Tim was once one ofthe most dominating pitch­ return to health by ace Roger Clemens Green Monster will again be Mike abled list while he recovers from rotator cuff Raines, who has 777 career stolen bases, is ers in the AL, but then his control went south should make them contendcrs. Clemens Greenwell. He is adept at playing left field surgery. David Cone, one ofthe best pitch­ the new left fielder. Scouts say that he is and has yet to return. However, if it ever was 10-5 last ycar, but his ERA was over in Fenway Park, but he's about average on ers in baseball, remains the ace. Southpaw now an overly cautious ballplayer, so he will does come back, Guzman will again domi­ 4.00. (He also spent some time on the DL) the road. He is another Mark Grace clone Any Petitte won 12 games as a rookie last probably not be the quality leadoffhitter that nate American League hitters. The ability Though he will likely never again be as good at the plate. The center fielder is expected year and should easily win IS this year. The he once was. His defense is only average is still there. Jeff Ware, a former member as he was in 1986 (when he won the first of to be Dwayne Hosey, who is in his late twen­ Yankees signed Kenny Rogers, formerly of at this stage of his career. Budding super­ of Team USA, is a largely unproven quan­ his three Cy Young Awards), he should still ties but will nevertheless have a shot at his the Texas Rangers, as a free agent. He has star Bernie Williams is the center fielder. tity. He pitched pretty well at AAA Syra­ win 15 games and have an ERA in the lower first full season in the majors. He hit well been one of the best lefthanders in the ma­ He may eventually win a gold glove, and cuse last year. Chris Carpenter and Marty threes. After Clemcns, one finds Aaron Sele, during September last year and has fared jor for the past two seasons, but his think one should expect a 300 batting average, Janzen will also start some games for Wakefield, cur'veball specialist Tom Gor­ rather well in the minors. I do not think he skin will not serve him well in New York. 20 homers (HRs), and 80 RBIs from him Toronto this year. The likely closer is Bill don, and former Oriole Jamie Moyer in the will be able to hit major league pitching over Expect him to be one of the biggest flops of this year. Paul O'Neill plays right field, is a Risley, who was an effective set-up man for Bosox rotation. Sele will become one of a full season. He seemed to be an adequate this past free agent season. In fact, the Yan­ good defender, has a strong arm, complains the Mariners last year. The Jays also have the best pitchers in the AL, if he can avoid defender last year. Right fielder Jose kees have now announced that he will start a lot, and annually hits 300 with over twenty Mike Timlin ifRisley falters. However, the the injury bug which derailed him last year. Canseco will be playing in the outfield full the season in the bullpen. He should move homeruns. Expect this pattern to continue bullpen, like the starting staff, is quite weak Wakefield will not come e10se to what he time for the first time in several seasons. into the rotation shortly. Dwight Gooden, this year. The DH is Ruben Sierra is often without some minor miracles. The catch­ did last year, but will not be as bad as he At this point in his career, he is a defensive the possible number five starter, needs to solid and occasionally spectacular despite ing tandem is Sany Martinez (a back-up for had been for a couple of years either. Ex­ liability. When healthy, he is one ofthe best show that he ean recover from a one year the fact that Tony LaRussa called him the the Jays most of last year) and Charlie pect 12 wins and an ERA of about 4.00. offensive players in the game. Last year, drug suspension and a couple of mediocre "village idiot" last year. Sierra should have O'Brien (a back-up catcher for the Braves Tom Gordon will probably do about the he hit his 300th home run. This year, ex- seasons. Melido Perez and Scott been the MVP in 1989, but the award was last year). Both are good fielders, and

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You are invited Ann Yoders at either (541) 737-3760 or by e­ Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit letry items such as soap, shampoo, disposable Friday, April 26th, at 4pm in the Baxter Lecture to the GaylLesbianiBisexual Support Group, mail at llnn@vote-smart.(Jrg. to students who are sophomores or juniors dur­ razors, etc. The first collection box will be avail­ Hall. All are invited. which meets on the first and third Tuesdays of ing the 1995-96 academic year and who have able at the Caltech Y, located on the second !loor Advisin~ each month from 7:30pm till W:OOpm in the From the Fellowships and Resources excellent academic records and demonstrated of the Winnett Student Activity Center. If you Theatre Arts of the California Institute ofTech­ Health Center lounge. This is a confidential Oftice, extension 2150, e-mail lauren_.I·tolper interest in and potential for careers in environ­ would like to request a donation box in your nology are proud to present Inherit the Wind, a meeting and attending does not imply anything @starhase1.caltech.edu: mental public policy or are Native Americans or building, please send the name of a contact per­ play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, on about a person's sexual orientation-only that Alaska Natives who have excellent academic son from your department and the name of the il,~lilf April 26th and 27th, May 3rd, 4th, and 11th at he or she is willing to be supportive in this set­ you are an undergraduate interested in records and demonstrated interest in and poten­ buidling and room number where the box will 8pm, and May 5tha nd 12th at 2pm in the Dabney ting. The group usually discusses a particular learning more about about graduate fellowships tial for careers in health care or tribal public be placed to the Caltech Y, MC 218-51. Lounge. General Admission is $8, students $5. relevant topic and then moves on to the general such as the NSF, Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes, policy. The scholarship covers eligible expenses Tickets are available at the Caltech Ticket of­ discussion. Refreshments are served. If you DOD, etc., you are invited to a meeting to be for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a Caltech Guitar Classes will .he given by Darryl fice. would like more information, please call x8331. held by the Fellowships Advising and Resources maximum of $5,000 for one academic year. Denning (e-mail [email protected], Office on Wednesday, April 17th, at 12 noon in phone (213) 465-(881), and are free to students Professor Elliot Meyerowitz and Associate Pro­ Are you looking for help in dealing with the Winnett Club Room I Please RSVP with your From the Financial Aid 0llice, 515 S. Wilson, and staff as space permits. Classes are given ev­ fessor Paul Sternberg of ihe Calteeh Biology procrastination?A six-week Procrastination name and how many slices of pizza you'd like second/loor: ery Tuesday between 4:30 and 5:30pm for be­ Department will he giving the to next Biology Group for graduate and undergraduate students to lauren_.I·[email protected]­ ginners, 3:00 and 4:00pm for Intermediate level 0.1 Seminar entitled "How is the inffirmation that will be offered beginning Monday, April 15, day, April 12th. The John Gyles Education Fund is offering guitarrists, and between 5:30 and 6:30pm for encodes proteins stored and retrieved~" today 1996. The group will provide: an opportunity to financial assistance to students in. Canada and advanced guit,mists in the first room of the SAC. at 4pm in the Baxter Lecture Hall. discuss procrastination difficulties, examine the Students interested in obtaining financial aid in the United States. Canadian or American citi­ psychological issues which may contribute to order to participate in volunteer ami study pro­ zenship and a minimum 2.7 GPA are required. The Deans are interested in hearing from you if The Caltech Ballroom Dance Club continues procrastination, and present ways to begin to grams in the developing countries of Asia, Selected students will receive up to $2,500. you would like te attend New Student Orienta­ its waltz class tonight, Friday April 12th in overcome procrastination. Kevin Austin, PhD., Africa, and Latin America can request a free bro­ Deadlines for1996 are April 15, June 15, and tien (Camp) as a UCC-at-Large and have not Dabney House Dining Hall (not Dabney Director ofthe Student Counseling Service, will chure, "Travel Grants for educational Programs November 15 (postmark date). To receive an already been selected by your House. Camp is Lounge). Class is held 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. No lead the group with staff memberJamil Ali, M.A. in the Third World" via e-mail. E-mail your re­ application, send a stamped (U.S. $.32), self­ scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Sep­ partner is required, although some waltz experi­ The group will meet on Mondays from 3: 15pm quest, your name, and your complete mailing addressed No. 10 envelope to: The John Gyles tember 25th through 27th, 1996. The Deans are ence is recommended. The dance Club will also to 4:45pm in the Health Center Lounge. Prior address to [email protected]. Education Fund, Attention: R. James Cougle, accepting nominations for these seven continue their West Coast Swing classes Wednes­ to the group anyone interested in attending Administrator, P.O. Box 4808, 712 Riverside Dr., Upperclass Camp Counselors-at-Large positions day nights from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Unfortunately, should meet with one of the group leaders. Dur­ Attention Graduating Seniors: Many private Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4. through Monday, April 22nd, 1996. We will also the Winnett Lounge will be in use, so expect to ing this meeting more information about the high schools and middle schools offer one year need to bring some additional student partici­ be meeting near Winnett Club Room #1. Please group will be provided and it will be decided if fellowship programs for graduating seniors who Scholarship applications are now available from pants to camp to perform special functions such contact Adam Showman at s!wwman@eartlz/. the group is likely to be helpful to you. This would like to teach for a year. Positions are usu­ The Jewish Community Foundation and The as audio visual specialist, kitchen coordinator, gps.caltech.edu or x 6448 for more information. meeting is required in order to attend the group. ally paid. Some fellowships are in day schools Jewish Vocational Service for 1996-97 aca­ and photographer. If interested, submit a brief Call Virginia at the Counseling Center Ext. 8331 and some in boarding schools. If you would like . demic year scholarships. Applicants must be written description ofyour unique qualifieations Dr. David Brin, famous science fiction author, to schedule a meeting. to have us send you a copy of a list of such pro­ Jewish students who will be sophomores, jun­ (campus activities, talents, experience with au­ astrophysicist and Caltech alum, will come to grams plus a guide that tells you more about these iors, or seniors in 1996-97, and must have fi­ dio visual assisting, photography, etc. and why Caltech this April 12th to give a talk, on the topic: The Counceling Center will be offering a work­ fellowships please e-mail the Fellowships Ad­ nancial need. Applicants must also be legal and you want to attend camp) as a UCC-at-Large and! it~tluen­ "Science orpropaganda: Which is more shop on relaxation ami stress management, vising Office. Give your name, specify teaching permanent residents of Los Angeles county, and or Deans' Helper to the Deans' Office, 102 Par­ tied to determine human hehaviour?" Put to­ Over four weekly one-hour sessions, Dr. Jon fellowships in the subject or body and give your must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. To receive an sons-Gates, by Monday, April 1996. We 22, gether by S.P.E.T.R.E., the Caltech Science Fic­ Pedersen and Jamil Ali, M.A. will teach inter­ box number. application, write Jewish Vocational Service, hope, with your help, to add to the diversity of tion Club. The lecture will take place on April ested students a variety of relaxation techniques Room 415, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, the Camp experience for the new students. Also, 12th at noon, in the Sturdivant Lecture Hall, 153 aimed at the management of daily stress. The The Lindbergh Foundation Grants Awards CA 90048 before March l, or call (213) 653­ upperclass students participating in new student Noyes. Refreshments will be served at II:45am. workshop will include some video and lecture support innovative ideas at their early stage of 2858. Completed applications are due Al'ri115, orientation must be eligible for fall 1996 classes For further information, please send e-mail to mmerial but wiIl prirnariIy of individual development. The grants are open to citizens of 1996. by June UASH meeting or they will not be spectre@cco, or call (818) 577-5384. exercises in relaxation including all countries and support research and educa­ to attend camp in September. If you have Ellec'tropl~,teirs ~",d muscle tensing, imag,ery, p;lssi", ";ld tional projects that address in some way the bal­ fh" Am"ril:2111 Surface Fin­ ahout this, please see one ofthe Deans. The tenth annual All Mozart centration, and ~Hj· introduction ance between technology and the environmenl. ishers Society is offering $1,000 scholarships held on Saturday" April 13th, meditation. The of the Ten grants in amounts of up to $10,580 are to undergraduate and graduate students who will Sunday, April 14th, at 3pm, the on practical methods for awarded each year. 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