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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Scholar The Rose Thorn Archive Student Newspaper Fall 9-13-2002 Volume 38 - Issue 01 - Friday, September 13, 2002 Rose Thorn Staff Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/rosethorn Recommended Citation Rose Thorn Staff, "Volume 38 - Issue 01 - Friday, September 13, 2002" (2002). The Rose Thorn Archive. 279. https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/rosethorn/279 THE MATERIAL POSTED ON THIS ROSE-HULMAN REPOSITORY IS TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE STUDY, SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. SOME CONTENT IN THE MATERIAL POSTED ON THIS REPOSITORY MAY BE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT. ANYONE HAVING ACCESS TO THE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT REPRODUCE OR DISTRIBUTE BY ANY MEANS COPIES OF ANY OF THE MATERIAL OR USE THE MATERIAL FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT COMMERCIAL ADVANTAGE WITHOUT DETERMINING THAT SUCH ACT OR ACTS WILL NOT INFRINGE THE COPYRIGHT RIGHTS OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY. ANY REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON THIS REPOSITORY IS AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE PARTY THAT DOES SO. This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspaper at Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rose Thorn Archive by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOLUME 38, ISSUE 01 R O S E -HU L M A N IN S TI T UT E OF TE C H N O L OG Y TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” A Big Fat Success Page 4 & 5 Rose is #1! “This year’s senior class has little nervous of a rivalry devel- will go on sale on Monday. The SPORTS Rachel Lukens enjoyed the number one ranking oping if one department were to ranking was based on the opin- Editor-in-Chief their entire time at Rose,” com- fall below the others. ions of deans and senior faculty Football team has first mented President Hulbert. “They Although the rankings have responses to a survey conducted The senior class breathed a are the only ones in the world not had a large impact on cam- annually by the magazine. shutout in 11 years!! sigh of relief as Rose-Hulman that can say that they only pus life as a whole, the Admis- “To receive this recognition was ranked number one again by attended the best engineering sions Department was very from our colleagues for the Page 7 U.S. News and World Report. school in the world.” excited. “The ranking helps fourth year in a row is reward- This is the fourth consecutive Each of five departments with recruiting and puts us on ing,” stated President Hulbert. year that Rose was considered to ranked by U.S. News that Rose the radar for more and better “It’s another indication that the FLIPSIDE be the top undergraduate engi- holds was also ranked number applicants,” said Charles educational community recog- neering school that offers the one. This is the third consecutive Howard, Dean of Admissions. nizes our commitment to provide Another atempt at bachelor’s or master’s degree as year that each department has The rankings are published in the very best learning environ- humor ... what do you the highest degree in engineer- performed so highly. President the magazine’s 2003 edition of ment for academically talented think? ing. Hulbert admitted that he was a America’s Best Colleges and students.” Page 8 WEATHER WATCH Hatfield Hall nears completion FRIDAY The 600-seat Hatfield Auditorium is nearing completion. Partly Cloudy /Hi 83-Lo 59 The first Rose Drama Club production there will be “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard, opening October 25. Official SATURDAY dedication ceremonies November 9 will include a concert Mosly Cloudy / Hi 88-Lo 59 by the Terre Haute Symphony and the Rose Chorus. Information courtesy The Weather Channel Students, contractor building September 11 Habitat for Humanity home remembered High-spirited students, faculty Michael Longest, executive pus offices will also work shifts. and staff from Rose-Hulman director of Wabash Valley Habi- “This project is another way now realize that the threat of ter- Institute of Technology will tat for Humanity. It is believed to for our students to give back to Nicole Hartkemeyer rorism can be close to home. We combine with Bennett & Hair be just the second Habitat project the community,” said Rose-Hul- Staff Writer also now realize that the U.S. General Contractors of Terre to be constructed on a college man American Literature Profes- economy is fragile and the future Haute to construct a Habitat for campus. sor Caroline Carvill, acting chair In commemoration of the one is uncertain. Humanity House on campus this Special ceremonies commem- of the Humanities and Social Sci- year anniversary of the World The so-called “War on Terror- fall and early winter for a local orating the start of the project ences Department. “There has Trade Center disaster Rose-Hul- ism” and the problems with this needy family. were conducted Sept. 4 as part of been tremendous support shown man held several events in tribute title were also a topic covered by After completion, the 1,200 Rose-Hulman’s Activities Fair. by students, faculty and staff at of that day’s tragedy. Before the panel. The problem was square foot, four-bedroom house Work on the project will com- Rose-Hulman. It’s going to be a classes began, at 7:30 a.m., the believed to be that by calling it a will be moved three miles to a mence on Sept. 7 and continue challenge, however, at no time White Chapel held a brief service war, we are somehow dignifying site in the 2400 block of Elm each Saturday. Two shifts of 20 have I heard anyone say this in remembrance of Flight 11 Bin Laden in his supposed actions Street in Terre Haute by MCF students from campus residence project couldn’t be done.” which struck the first tower. against the U.S. Movers of Newburgh, Ind. It will halls will work the first day. The Rose-Hulman students are Music from the bell tower could The heightened awareness of become the home for Erin Crews list of Rose-Hulman volunteers eager to get started on the be heard throughout the day and a the Middle East and our connec- Bluck, a single mother with four includes the college’s Habitat for project, according to Robert Car- minute of silence was observed for tions with it were also discussed. sons: Charles, 13; Jared, 12; Humanity student chapter, sev- ruth, president of Rose-Hulman’s each of the next two planes to go According to Kukral, professor of Dakota, 3; and Cordell, 2. eral new students as part of fresh- Habitat for Humanity student down. These include Flight 175 geography, as long as we continue “This is an extremely unique man orientation, Greek chapter. which struck the second tower, our dependence on this area, we opportunity for a Habitat for organizations and athletic teams. and Flight 77 which hit the Penta- will be forever tied to the people, Humanity project,” states Academic departments and cam- (Continued on Page 3) gon. The pledge of allegiance was places, and problems of the region. recited in memory of Flight 93 Christ, professor of economics, which crashed in Pennsylvania talked about the current state of the later in the morning. A panel dis- U.S. economy. He concluded that cussion was also held at 4:00 p.m. the attacks had limited impact, not- in Moench E104 entitled “Septem- ing that the recession we are see- ber 11 - One Year Later – What ing began before the attacks Have We Learned.” America has not yet learned to The panel included Rose-Hul- deal with certain complicated man professors William Pickett, issues stemming from September Terrence Casey, Maarij M. Syed, 11th. One such issue is dealing Scott Clark, Kevin Christ, and with the effects of religious fanati- Michael Kukral. Many topics were cism on the politics of Middle covered on the subject of Septem- Eastern nations. Associated with ber 11 including what we have this problem is our current situa- learned from it, the meaning of a tion with Iraq, which is difficult to War on Terrorism, geographical resolve with out stepping on any and natural resources issues, eco- international feet. nomical results, and what is still to A similar panel was held shortly be learned from the tragedy. after the attacks, but many changes Photo courtesy Rose-Hulman The panel discussed the positive have been made over the past year, and negative effects of the tragedy. Starting On-Campus Project: Helping pound in the ceremonial first nails in the unique Habitat al-Qaeda is now scattered and its for Humanity project were Robert Carruth, president of Rose-Hulman's Habitat for Humanity America has learned a great deal in abilities limited. A series of talks student chapter; Rose-Hulman President Samuel Hulbert; Caroline Carvill, Rose-Hulman the past year. According to Picket, are expected in the future to exam- project coordinator; and Erin Bluck, the family that will eventually get the home. professor of history at Rose, we ine any further progress. The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday September 13, 2002 FRESHMAN CLASS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Matt Beisser (Venice, FL) Shirley Crenshaw (Evans- Alicia Gehlhausen (Ferdi- Ryan Gergely (Wilkinson, Katie Hamstra (Indianap- Goals: - represent the needs ville, IN) nand, IN) IN) olis, IN) and desires of the freshmen Goals: - ensure the voices Goals: - promote class unity Goals: - represent the fresh- Goals: - help the freshmen class of the freshmen are heard - We can survive by stick- men class class have a great year - form a sense of unity - bring freshmen ideas to ing together.