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Volume 38 - Issue 01 - Friday, September 13, 2002
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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. - be involved in the work- through fun activities among students the table and make them - In our freshmen year, we ings of the governing body - getting to meet people - facilitate in the communi- possible come as individuals and at RHIT - opportunities to have input cation of activities to the - serve the freshmen class leave as a class - Have Fun into SGA via the president students best as possible Qualifications: president of Qualifications: various Qualifications: I have Qualifications: treasurer in Qualifications: I am not my high school government leadership positions, vari- worked in leadership roles key club, student class sen- afraid to speak and voice class, great listener, easy to ous extracurricular activi- before. I enjoy trying to ator, soccer captain. my opinions. I am honest. talk to anyone. ties. compromise.
Omar Martin (Hammond, Michael Reeves (Avon, IN) John Stauffer (Domestic, Garry Wieneke (Ham- IN) Goals: - make the year more IN) mond, IN) Now that Goals: - bring the class enjoyable for the freshmen Goals: - represent the fresh- Goals: - make RHIT a place together class men class to the best of my that is enjoyable and fully you’ve met - find out what activities the - having lots of class activi- ability in Senate appreciated by all freshmen want, and then do ties with high participation - relay the thoughts and Qualifications: I was very the candi- them - earn a good class reputa- opinions of my classmates involved in the everyday - have games between the tion - create the legacy of a new affairs of my high school. I halls or between the majors Qualifications: Student homecoming tradition think that Rose-Hulman dates, come Qualifications: I am a very Council President, FCA Qualifications: I have could use some fresh ideas outgoing guy. I think I can Huddle Leader, co-founder served in leadership posi- for further projects and out and vote! relate to many people. of Avon Spirit Club. tions in FFA. over-all good of the school.
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Habitat for Humanity continued from page 1: IAIT reformats
Groups of Rose-Hulman stu- volunteers and homeowners to dents have helped construct create decent, affordable hous- computing services Habitat for Humanity houses ing for those in need, and to during past school years. Having make shelter a matter of con- Chris Scribner and that IAIT will be able to focus ing which will allow 100 Mbit the house being constructed on science with people everywhere. more on “value-added” services, connection to campus resources. campus will allow much more A total of 36 local homes have Staff Writer such as wireless network. BSB, Speed Hall, and Skinner will students to get involved this been constructed since the local The Instructional, Administra- Nearly 40 wireless access points be upgraded next summer. Skinner year. chapter was founded in 1988. tive, and Information Technology are spread through academic residents will not notice much “The student Habitat for Saturday the eighth of Sep- (IAIT) department spent a great buildings to allow students to con- improvement as Skinner is already Humanity chapter has always tember represented the first day deal of time over the summer nect to the network without physi- running at 100 Mbit on category 3 wanted to get more students of building the Rose House. upgrading campus technology to cally plugging in. Each access cable. involved in helping the commu- Residents of Deming Hall bring Rose Hulman’s computing point has the potential to provide Also included among the nity,” said Carruth, a senior arrived at 8 am eager to work. facilities to a new standard. 11 Mbps, which is shared by all upgrades are several new state-of- mechanical engineering major The morning shift of 20 students A very visible change for return- wireless users using that access the-art computers in the Public from Columbus, Ohio. “The stu- successfully positioned the post ing students is the point. Lab and the Digital Resource Cen- dents like to help someone out. which the house will be built increased internet ter. The DRC also They like to experience and upon. These post are needed so bandwidth. A frac- received a host of learn new things. This project that the house can be built 40 tional DS3 line (15 “...I notice the increase in speed peripherals to help will give us a better perspective inches above ground level, Mbps) provided by when I use the web for academic students prepare on life.” which is required by the com- Sprint replaced the projects. Erin Bluck is appreciative of pany moving the house. The 4 T1’s (6 Mbps) purposes.” 10 new public the students’ support. “My fam- afternoon shift was then able to used for internet printers are avail- ily has never had something to frame the floor during their four access last year. The upgrades give The encryption used by the able this year, many of which are call our own. This will be a big hours of help. the Rose community two and a wireless protocol is not secure. It located in Crapo, Olin, and the step for us,” she said, wiping Habitat coordinator, Rick half times more bandwidth for aca- would not be a major difficulty for library. The new printers come away tears. “We’re very excited. Brinson, was very impressed demic uses. a malicious user intercepting wire- with the ability to print on both It’s like Christmas morning for with the work completed and Peer-to-peer file sharing band- less transmissions to filter chat sides of a sheet of paper as well as my family.” stated that the first work day width restrictions are still in place. messages or credit card numbers a 5 GB hard disk to store spooled The house will be constructed went more smoothly than he During the daytime, total peer-to- from the data stream. documents so no print server is on a site west of the Big Foot expected. He is also happy to peer traffic may not exceed .9 IAIT recommends that all users needed. gas station on the east side of say that we are ahead of sched- Mbps (115.2 Kbytes/s). Overnight of the wireless network instantiate IAIT after hours contact has campus, off U.S. 40. Bennett & ule after the first day of work. more bandwidth is allotted to peer- a Virtual Private Network connec- changed from previous years. Hair, the project co-sponsor, The floor and wall framing will to-peer traffic, 2.4 (307.2 Kbytes/ tion to secure the session. Once the Upon dialing IAIT’s extension will obtain equipment, man- begin this week with help from s) during the week and 3.6 (460.8 VPN is established, further com- (x8989), the caller is asked to power and financial donations the Panhellinic organization Kbytes/s) during the weekend. munication will be tunneled leave either a low or high priority from several local businesses and members of the New Resi- Upload speed has been limited through a secure connection. message. A low priority message and labor organizations to assist dence Hall. to 128 Kbps (16 Kbytes/s) in all Dan Hamlin, IAIT Network will be dealt with the next business with the project. No Habitat for As the work has just begun, residence halls. There is no upload Administrator claims “the network day, but if a high priority message Humanity funds are being used there is much more to be done. restriction in academic buildings. is more stable this year.” Switch is left, a member of IAIT will be for the moving project. The house is intended for Rose Sophomore Computer Science/ issues have been worked out and paged to deal with the problem. “We have a good working affiliated volunteers only, so the Math major Eric Borzello com- uptimes are much better. He also A high priority message should relationship with Rose-Hulman. construction and success of the mented, “Rose made a good band- noted that IAIT has “made be left only in the event of a cata- We just felt it was something project is up to us. Contact your width purchase because I notice changes to the network to make it strophic failure, such as the entire worthwhile,” said Ted Bennett Resident Advisor for opportuni- the increase in speed when I use more secure.” network going down. Also avail- of Bennett & Hair. ties to volunteer, or e-mail me at the web for academic purposes.” Part of the summer network ren- able at the IAIT after hours phone Wabash Valley Habitat for Robert.w.carruth@rose-hul- Louis Turcotte of IAIT stated ovation included the rewiring of service is a “weather report” that Humanity works with donors, man.edu. Keep up the good that “We now believe we have a Blumberg, Mees, Scharpenburg, lists known network downtime work Rose-Hulman! baseline infrastructure in place” and Deming hall to category 5 wir- issues. Ever thought of working on a newspaper? Mark’s Par 3 Golf Course The Rose-Hulman Thorn can use your help!
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Weekend Box Office Summary This Week’s Releases: Title This Weekend 1 Swimfan 11.3m Stealing Harvard 2 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 10.3m 3 City by the Sea 8.9m One Hour Photo 4 Signs 7.8m 5 XXX 5.2m Barbershop Drop your gyro and go to a wedding
Jacob P. Silvia tion of seeing (as many called it) “that Greek movie.” It has Staff Writer earned enough money since it has been out that one could make My Big Fat Greek Wedding about 16 similarly-budgeted Rated PG movies. Having it set on my mind that 4.5/5 I should see it one of these days, yet without adequate motivation, Good date movie I lingered in the halls of the mov- ie theater, wandering to other Written by and Starring films, usually with larger film Nia Vardalos budgets. I did this (and saw quite a few movies this summer) until At first, I was hesitant to see a finally, my reason to see the movie entitled “My Big Fat movie arrived. This reason: my Greek Wedding” (aside from the friend, Lauren (a University of lack of commas, the title made Michigan student), who flew me think nothing much of this back from Greece the day before. movie compared to other current So, in August I went to the the- box office masterpieces, such as ater with Lauren, and we Road to Perdition, or Signs). Af- watched the movie. She got ter a while and a multitude of many of the “inside jokes,” hav- people telling me that it was an ing just gotten back from outrageously hilarious movie Greece. After explaining the in- and that I should see it before it ner-workings of that which is leaves theaters, I had it set in my Greek to me, I finally laughed. http://www.imdb.com mind that I probably should At the times I did not laugh, catch this flick before it was too Nia Vardalos and Michael Constatine star in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The movie though, I was adequately has grossed over $96 million to date. late. amused. Even if you know noth- The movie came out on April ing about being Greek, chances pillar-to-butterfly transforma- template a marriage which is not and take your best friend, too. 19, 2002. It was originally re- are you still can find the gems of tion in the process. wholly supported by the family, It’s a whole lot more fun than leased to limited, art-oriented humor scattered generously Her focus of study is comput- and you might be able to guess studying for that exam on Mon- theaters (the budget was $5 mil- throughout this particular movie. ers, which opens up a new job from the title that there is a wed- day, right? lion). After people saw it, then The movie focuses on a Greek opportunity for her in her aunt’s ding of some sort featured in this Currently, it is the second- told their friends, who in turn girl, named Toula Portokalos, travel agency. Here she meets film. ranking movie for box-office saw it and told their friends, the and her (as the movie’s title al- and falls in love with a nearly Guys, bring your girl to see sales. It has been out much long- gods of movie distribution de- ludes) Greek family. Her parents perfect man. His only flaw is that this movie (it’s still playing at er than other movies and its pop- cided that this movie could do are convinced that she’ll never he’s not Greek. In fact, he’s quite the Kerasotes in Honey Creek). ularity is just picking up, which nicely. Thus they sent this film find the right (Greek) man, and the opposite. Some might call Girls, make your guys take you means it might be in theaters for to many money-oriented the- they make this no secret to poor him a WASP (White, Anglo- to this movie. Everyone else who a long time to come. This could aters, upon which, showing the Toula. She wants more out of life Saxon Protestant). I seem to have excluded: go see be interpreted as a sign that this film, received a mass influx of than to fit the tradition of Greek The movie portrays the trials this movie if you’re in the mood movie is quite good. I must agree people (mostly couples) going to women, so she attends college and tribulation that the loving for a light-hearted comedy about with this conjecture--It is quite the theater with the express no- classes, and experiences a cater- couple experiences as they con- romance and its many blunders, good. Classic flick of the week: Frederico Fellini’s 8 1/2
doesn’t know what he feelings of morality and sexuali- I do have a few minor gripes Bob Schulein wants to write. ty, his trust in himself, and lack about the film. The audio is not Entertainment Editor Fellini had trouble of trust in him from those closest the greatest. Presented in Italian getting the story of a to him. mono, it cannot compare to the I believe it is fitting to start writer to work. Because So what makes this film clas- booming bass of modern movies. this column off with one of the the story and main char- sic? Let me rephrase that. Why However, the use of music is most talked about films of all acter were based almost should you sit through 238 min- very effective when it is used. time, Frederico Fellini’s “8 ½,” a entirely on his life, he utes of black and white Italian Another quibble for some view- story of how beauty is born out decided to make a movie cinema? ers may be how the movie jumps of confusion. This movie is con- about the troubles of Many of the scenes in this around between dreams and real- sidered by many critics to be the making a movie. And movie are very memorable. The ity with little to no transition. height of self-indulgent film- what a movie it is. The opening dream of Guido suffo- The movie moves slowly in making, and to be one of the story revolves around cating in a car, the young Guido some parts, and viewers will greatest films about film. Guido Anselmi (Marcel- dancing with a prostitute, the an- NEED to pay attention. This is The story goes that Fellini was lo Mastroianni), a film gelic-like figment of Guido’s not a movie to watch with your having trouble living up to the director who, like Felli- imagination. So many of these girlfriend. You will get distract- success of his previous film, “La ni, is having trouble liv- scenes are beautiful in their own ed. Dolce Vita.” He was suffering a ing up to his past hit. right, but when pulled together, But taken on its merits, the mid-life crisis, and was afraid Everyone is ready to bring one of the greatest portraits movie is a great treat, and fully that his creativity had run out. start work on his new of confusion to life. deserves the classic status it has He had a contract for his next film set in space, but I believe it is in the smaller, attained. The Criterion Collec- movie, his actors were signed up Guido avoids all ques- less grandiose moments where tion DVD is also spectacular, to work, locations had been tions about his work. the movie truly shines. Guido with a finely restored transfer scouted, and funding had been http://www.criterionco.com Guido's complicated life tap dancing his way through and an additional disc of great raised. Yet Fellini didn’t have adds stress to his con- questions concerning his film, special features. If you have any idea of what he wanted to do. cian. Where was my magic?” he fused work. His mistress and his the look between his wife and his ever felt writer’s block, or are in- Fellini was confused, and later wrote in his autobiography. wife add more conflict as he mistress when they meet, the terested in deep and thoughtful ready to give up. “I was about to Finally in the confusion, an idea struggles to keep his movie from way the movie switches from movies, you should put some cost all of these people their was revealed to him: he would the pits of failure. Guido is con- real life to past visions; it all time away to view “8 ½.” You’ll jobs. They called me the Magi- tell the story of a writer who fused about his childhood, his adds up. be amazed with what you find. The Rose Thorn Friday, September 13, 2002 ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 Summer festival wrap-up part 1
Drew Wright of seeing as many bands as possible, much needed with as little sleep as possible. Since shower and Staff Writer it was almost two months ago, I sleep was have all but forgotten most of what awaiting us. Ah, summer...that glorious time happened here, but I’ll try my best. After taking of year when most Rose-Hulman The highlights of the week were a few weeks students can temporarily escape all many and frequent, as several amaz- to recover, it of the toil and trouble of class and ing bands graced the numerous stag- was time to relax while basking in the warm es that were set up throughout the head up to weather and breathing in the sweet grounds. On Tuesday, the fest was Milwaukee air of freedom. It is also the time of dominated by Tooth and Nail/Solid for two days year for hundreds of music-loving State Records artists, notably The for the na- kids to congregate in cities and Blamed, Dead Poetic, MeWith- tion’s premier towns throughout the country in cel- outYou, Fine China, Underoath, extreme met- ebration of the time honored sum- Norma Jean, Starflyer 59, and Fur- al festival. mer tradition, the music festival. ther Seems Forever. After getting a Even thought This summer, I was lucky enough to relatively decent night’s sleep, it the lineup was be able to make my way to some of was up bright and early on Wednes- a little weaker the nation’s largest festivals, includ- day to see my favorite band, Living than in years ing the Cornerstone Festival, Mil- Sacrifice, along with Dennison past and the waukee Metalfest, and Furnace Mars, As the Ruin Falls, Stavesacre, sound was ab- Fest. All three were amazing in and Crutch put on the best perfor- solutely hor- their own right and I only hope that mances of the day. Thursday’s big rid, it was a I can do them justice in letting you winners were Anathallo, Anah Ae- fun time to know what went down this summer. via, Zao, Embodyment, Unwed spend a few My first stop on the festival cir- Sailor, and The Danielson Famile. days hanging http://www.opuszine.com cuit was out amongst the corn fields Feeling pretty much exhausted by out with some in Bushnell, Illinois, where the Cor- Buster Kibbutznick plays at the Cornerstone Festival in Illinois this summer. this time, we braved the Friday heat friends and Drew Wright has the scoop on this and other summer festivals. nerstone Festival takes place every to watch Bestiary, Lights for Nero, seeing some summer during the week of the Roadside Monument, Joy Electric, solid shows. group, Amber Asylum, as well as My last stop on the summer tour Fourth of July. The fest is a week and Underoath (again) lay down My personal favorites were the Into Eternity, Nile, and Dragonlord. circuit was the glorious three day long event focused on showcasing flawless sets. Finally, it was time pseudo-Swedes Beyond the Em- The rest of the time was spent event known as Furnace Fest. How- underground Christian culture for the week to come to a close as brace, Misery Index, Cephalic Car- schmoozing around Milwaukee ever, since so much happened dur- through art, music, and seminars. Pedro the Lion put the finishing nage, The Red Chord, Vehemence, with the Century Media Records ing that great weekend, you will Upon arriving early in the week to touches on our Cornerstone experi- Dew Scented, and Arch Enemy. and Metal Blade Records crews, and have to wait until next week to hear stake out a good campsite, Todd and ence on Saturday, leaving us with an Also laying down some nice sets hitting up the endless merch tables all of the exciting details! Until I quickly assumed a strict regiment tired long drive back home, where a were the amazing ambient-classical for some rare and hard to find metal! then, good listening! Album of the week
Drew Wright Baesler’s Market Staff Writer
Nile
In Their Darkened Shrines
Rating: 5/5
I think it is pretty safe to say that was allowed to shine through, it North American death metal has sounded forced and out of place. gone through a bit of a rebuilding pe- With their latest effort however, riod over the last decade or so. While any doubts I had about this band were the genre has thrived and evolved quickly and quietly laid to rest, as the across the pond in Europe, the sound first track, “The Blessed Dead,” here has stagnated and become bor- quickly lulls you into a trance with a ing and predictable to the point of ab- chanting chorus, and then seamlessly surdity. explodes into technical fury, weaving Those bands that have managed to the original mantra in and out of the produce something new and original foreground, but always keeping it are few and far between. Ground- present. A good portion of the album breaking bands like Crytopsy, Dying progresses similarly, juxtaposing in- Fetus/Misery Index, and Vehemence tense mood-setting acoustic and (just to name a few) have all tried in synth work with seriously matured the last couple of years to fight and refined speed. Fresh Food Fast against the relentlessly cheesy pop/ That’s not all this album is about death metal barrage that has unfortu- as Nile’s crowning moments on this nately plagued the states. record come when they slow it down Nile, with their third release, In and crush the listener with sludgy, “Their Darkened Shrines,” is another brooding songs like “Sarcophagus” band that now finally deserves to be and the amazing eleven minute epic, on that list. Hailing from South Caro- “Unas, Slayer of the Gods.” lina, Nile made a quick name for Just when you think you might Open 24 hours themselves with their unique take on have heard all that this band can offer, traditional death metal, which com- they close the album with the title bined blistering speed and technicali- section, a four part, eighteen minute ty with strong Egyptian themes, concept piece that blows away any- based on founding member Karl thing I have ever heard a death band Sanders’ study and translation of an- try to accomplish. Combining every cient documents and paintings. This trick in the book, the piece is a de- Located at 2900 Poplar Street dedication to the ancient culture of- lightfully fitting end to what will un- fers a refreshing break from the usual doubtedly be the death album of the juvenile onslaught of hate and gore year. Behind the Meadows influenced lyrics. Although the album should be lis- Early on in their career, however, tened to in one sitting to realize its the music was more centered on grand scope, some tracks worth overwhelming the listener with its checking out are “The Blessed sheer ferocity and pace that when the Dead,” “Sarcophagus,” and the entire Middle Eastern influenced ambience “In Their Darkened Shrines” piece.
The Rose Thorn Friday, September 13, 2002 SPORTS Page 7 Rose-Hulman records first shutout in 11 years in 23-0 win The Rose-Hulman Institute of back Jared Tharpe (Oak Ridge, a 13-0 lead. Technology football team re- Tenn.) completed 14 of 31 pass- In the second quarter, Rose- corded its first shutout in 11 es for 130 yards and one touch- Hulman marched 25 yards in seasons to earn a 23-0 victory down, while leading the team eight plays to earn a 16-0 ad- over Earlham College in the with 67 rushing yards and one vantage on a 34-yard field goal 2002 season opener on Saturday score. by freshman Cory Wright night. The Engineers jumped out to (Mooresville). Tharpe com- The Engineers defense held a 7-0 lead courtesy of field po- pleted a 10-yard strike to soph- the Quakers to just three first sition caused by the defense and omore Sean Ruberg downs and 26 yards of total of- a solid punt return. Vieck (Cincinnati, Ohio/ McNicho- fense in their first shutout since sacked quarterback Jeremiah las), then scampered eight a 24-0 victory in 1991 over Wa- King at the nine-yard line to yards to the 22-yard line. Four bash College. open the drive, then junior Matt plays later, Wright booted his Junior defensive tackle Jor- Colatruglio (Vermilion, Ohio) first college field goal. dan Strunk (Portland, Tenn.) returned a punt 20 yards to the The score remained un- led the attack with eight tack- 28-yard line. changed until early in the third les, five tackles-for-loss, 2.5 Tharpe rushed for nine yards quarter, when the Engineers sacks, one forced fumble and to the 19 before graduate stu- marched 76 yards in six plays one fumble recovery. Senior dent B.J. Dames (La Porte) to earn a 23-0 advantage. A Tim Swan (Farmington, Minn.) gained 12 yards to the seven key third-down conversion of added five tackles, three tack- and later finished the drive with 11 yards from Tharpe to Ru- les-for-loss and two sacks, with a three-yard scoring run to the berg kept the drive alive, be- sophomore end Jake Vieck left side. fore the quarterback hit senior (Vincennes/Lincoln) adding Rose-Hulman took advantage Josh Reed (New Palestine) three tackles-for-loss and 1.5 of defense and field position with a 52-yard touchdown pass sacks. once again to take a 13-0 advan- down the left sideline. The defensive effort included tage. After Earlham returned a Rose-Hulman improved to 1- Earlham gaining -27 yards kickoff to the 20 yard line, the 0 on the season and has won rushing, the second-best single- defense held the Quakers to just back-to-back season openers game effort in Rose-Hulman one yard in three plays. A bad for the first time since defeat- Photo courtesy Rose-Hulman school history. The opening snap sailed over the head of ing MacMurray in 1986 and day shutout was the first since a punter Dan Ries and was recov- 1987. The Engineers travel to The Engineers celebrate after their shutout against Earlham College 28-0 win over Illinois College ered at the six-yard line. Two the University of the South 23-0 last Saturday night. in 1982. plays later, Tharpe scampered next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Offensively, senior quarter- six yards to give Rose-Hulman the 2002 SCAC opener.
2002 Football standings
Men’s cross country places sixth at meet the Engineers with a combined time Bill Welch of 31:34 for the 10k relay run. Men’s Cross Country Coach The women’s team placed fourth over all of seven teams. Emily Dieter At Wabash College Saturday Sep- and Rachel Rieck was the number tember 7, 2002, Rose-Hulman men’s one team for the Lady Engineers, cross country team placed sixth of placing 11th and running a combined Photo courtesy Rose-Hulman eight teams at the Wabash Hokum time of 25:53 for the 6.4k relay. Lar- Karem cross country meet. DePauw risa and Serena Oak’s team followed Sophomore Ben Leonard closes in on the finish. He, along with teammate Senior Richard Hale, won the meet beating out University with a 12th place in 26:07. place 14th in the relay race with a time of 31:34. of Indianapolis 11 to 13 with host The women will run at Principia school Wabash pacing third with 32 Invitational next Saturday. points. Rich Hale and Ben Leonard teamed together for 14th place to lead
Upcoming athletic Jessica Farmer named SCAC events co-player of the week Saturday, Sept. 14 Tuesday, Sept. 17 ·WXC at Principia Invitational, ·VB vs. Franklin College, 7 pm Junior forward Jessica Farmer chemical engineering major scored nine game-winning goals (Brownsburg) has been named helped lead Rose-Hulman to the in her Rose-Hulman career. The 10:30 am the Southern Collegiate Athletic best start to a season in the histo- two-sport athlete has earned Ver- ·FOOT at University of the Wednesday, Sept. 18 Conference women’s soccer co- ry of female athletics at the col- izon Academic All-District rec- South, 1:30 pm ·MSC vs. Hanover College, 4 player of the week after helping lege, as the Engineers stood 3-0 ognition in both soccer and pm lead the Engineers to their best before falling to Wittenberg on basketball. Farmer ranked sec- Sunday, Sept. 15 ·WSC vs. Hanover College, 7 start in school history. Sunday. Farmer holds 23 of ond on the basketball team in ·MGOLF at Anderson Invita- pm Farmer scored three goals, in- Rose-Hulman’s 24 soccer school scoring last season with an aver- tional, TBA (Games in bold denote home games) cluding game-winning efforts records, including marks for ca- age of 13.8 points per game. ·WSC at Illinois Wesleyan Uni- against Blackburn and Green- reer (31), single-season (15) and Rose-Hulman returns to action versity, Noon Key ville, and paced the team with single-game (3) goals. The two- on Thursday, hosting Franklin ·MSC at Illinois Wesleyan Uni- FOOT = Football eight points last week. The time all-conference selection has College at 4 p.m. at the Engineers versity, 2 pm MGOLF = Men’s Golf Intramural Field. MSC = Men’s Soccer Monday, Sept. 16 MXC = Men’s Cross Country Enjoy Sports? ·MGOLF at Anderson Invita- VB = Volleyball tional, TBA WSC = Women’s Soccer WXC = Women’s Cross Country Write for the Thorn!! Volume 38, Issue 1 “Well, it’s not the Hilton.” Less Fattening Than Butter! Friday, September 13, 2002 Top Ten Things You Didn’t Miss Classic Prof Quotes 10 Those loud, horrible bells 2 feet above your head in every hall. “The next five minutes and only the next five min- 9 Students parking in your inadequately marked Faculty lot. utes is why this class is required for E.E. majors.” 8 Maple. --Prof. Bremmer, doing what we pay him to do 7 That blindingly fast network connection. 6 Missing the ARA’s hot breakfast and settling for Raisin Bran, again. “It’s teacher appreciation week. So, dammit, appreci- 5 Getting used to the Terre Haute smell. ate me!” 4 Those grinding, horrible bells you hear outside every 15 minutes. --Prof. Kinley, trying to earn some appreciation 3 Hertz. Well, maybe you did miss him a little bit, but don’t tell him. 2 That RA on Speed 3 threatening your life if you don’t participate in X. “We don’t really pour concrete. We pour bourbon, 1 Getting up at 7 am for your Wednesday lab. we place concrete.” Freshmen: The Flipside Guide to Picking a Major --Dr. McKinney, explaining the difference between his weekday and weekend avocations Well, you had to change at that point. So, we here at the Flip- declare a major before That’s certainly a valid side are here to help you “If I told you why I was tired, you’d think I’m brag- you came here, but is it option, but if you folks make sure that the next the right one for you? are the kind of gunners four years of your life ging.” Some people believe your guidance councilors aren’t spent studying --Dr. Sanders, on why he was up late last night. that you should stick to told us you were, we something you weren’t the general prerequisites know you’ll want to get really born to do, so listen “Some people don’t like 3-way relationships... some your Freshman year, then started right away. up! people prefer multiple 2-way relationships.” Disclaimer: We know not all majors are being listed here, and although we would like --Prof. Oexmann, we think he was talking about to make fun of everyone equally, we just don’t have the space for it. Sorry! databases... These are the guys estly, it’s like they just the creed “Shit flows Have your profs said something wacky lately? you’ll see this fall taking hand out credit hours to downhill.” Well, stay awake for a change and write it down! the best class here at stand around and look at If your idea of a fun time Rose, Surveying. Hon- stuff. is learning how to make Send your Prof Quotes to: Sure, they claim there’s impressive outdoor struc- [email protected] more to it than that, but tures, usually for other Any other humor, comments, suggestions, com- we just don’t trust the people to drive on, be a plaints, or death threats are welcome as well. Civil kind of people that live by Civil. become painfully Although if that’s Recently renamed to prove that a final Chem-E used to, women are really your chief CSSE (commonly pro- CS(SE) project can be sparse at Rose. interest, go try Vet- For some reason, nounced ‘Sissy’ by our These people spend completed in one night. So, if you want to erinary Technology Mechanical Engineering If the sun itself is your a whole lot of be surrounded by as at Purdue, where the most of their time Chemical Engineer- buddies), the CSSE hunched over a computer archenemy, or if you want many gals as is pos- girls hold a 30:1 department holds claim chicks to dig your l33t ing majors are girls. sible here, be aadvantage. in a dark room until 4 As you’ll soon to the most interesting AM, desperately trying to skills, be a CS. Chem-E. students here at Rose.
For about a quarter ME/EE/CO not these things. No longer considered as of the campus’ popu- If Sophomore Curricu- Math winter quarter. useless as it once was, Math lation, it’s Sophomore year. lum sounds like a fun chal- majors are the kind of guys go work for the CIA. The wailing and gnashing We’re not really sure lenge, go for it. We’re not Or, there’s always the tra- what the difference is that make you want to of teeth coming from New sure why these are the change your password regu- ditional Math major, whom Hall, and the guys living on between these three majors, among the most popular exists solely to create more mostly because they all larly. the on-campus Fraternity majors here, but it’s proba- If you like wrapping your Math majors. houses should become look the same to our staff, bly got something to do If you like licking poison- which is 100% CS. squishy gray mind around loud enough to be heard with the drugs they slip into fun concepts that give the ous toads... man, Charter from the SRC by sometime Materials, conductors, the cafeteria food. Communications uses that electrons... the Jedi craves rest of us nightmares, then you may be just the hack to commercial way too much.
This Week in the News This Week in History This Week in My Pants News? What news? Every news media outlet 2001, US - I found one of Dirty’s Ritz crackers in my is so busy talking about last year, we have no You know what happened, they still haven’t left cargo pocket. It wasn’t doing so well, due idea if anything of significance has happened shut up about it. I would like to take a moment to being in my pants for some duration. I kinda this week. of silence to reflect on how much I love Vanilla felt bad for treating it so poorly, so, I humbly Coke. Mmmm. apologized, then ate it.
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