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Court to hold hearing in Finn Fall Training Exercises Debated case on some female cadets, but it would Charies Faulkner look neater if we could wear it longer.” ALEXANDRIA. Va. - A fed­ News Writer ^ Within the military community, many eral judge set an emergency hearing regard the wearing of women’s hair for Friday to consider a motion to equivalent to the act of men shaving have a feeding tube reinserted into into As VMI enters its second year every morning. Major Carole Green a severely brain-damaged man. Vir­ of assimilation, the Commandant’s agrees. "I don’t see anything wrong ginia Delegate Robert Marshall filed staff is facing an ever growing num­ with a service cut. but we have to a motion on Thursday alleging that ber of cadet issues. One of the most gradually move into this. We should Hugh Finn may not be receiving controversial issues is the requirement be patient!" proper care under federal Medicaid demanded by the Commandant’s staff The question remains as to the guidelines in his nursing home. Doc­ concerning the policy on hair .stan­ fairness of the policy. S-5 Cadet Cap­ tors say Finn is in a persistent vegeta­ dards for upperclass female cadets. tain Micah Wei ‘99 explains. “|The tive state. Finn’s feeding tube - sus­ In the past couple of weeks, re­ policy] is fine the way it is. As long as taining him for the last 3_ years - was cent changes have been made to the it adheres to the discipline and prin­ removed Oct. 1 at the request of his original regulation of requiring fe­ ciples of VMI, then women should ad­ wife, Michele. male upperclassmen to wear the here to the same standards as men.” If slightly longer variation of the Ratline policy directs that all cadets should Couple offers plea in faith standard of a High and Tight haircut. have similar appearance at all times, healing death There is however a growing desire by then why has the Institute issued skirts many female upperclassmen to wear and pumps to female cadets'.’" Eric PHILADELPHIA - A couple their hair in different variations. Adams.“00. believes, ‘There are times who refused to get medical treatment Presently, female cadets arc when females should have individual­ for their son when he cut his foot and permitted to wear their hair at a length istic appearance, however there should bled to death has pleaded no contest no longer than the level of the jaw­ be times when they nteet the standards to involuntary manslaughter and child bone. To allow more freedom in style, of the T such as Parades and official endangerment. Dean and Susan the Commandant’s office has permit­ events like commencement.” Heilman are members of Faith Taber­ ted women to employ bobby pins and Feedback from the Corps is nacle Congregation Church, whose barrettes to manage the slightly longer mixed, but the Regimental Executive members believe in prayer rather than length than their male counterparts. Officer, Brad Wineman, '99. .says, "I medicine to heal illnesses. Their 22- This policy is generally believed to think that we should follow the U.S. month-old son. Dean Michael - who maintain .somewhat of a similar stan­ Army standards, because VMI is mod­ had hemophilia - cut his toe on glass dard between male and female cadets. eled on Army customs." Colonel while playing in the family’s back yard Some standards however could be Chalkley, the Professor of Military Sci­ in July 1997.. perceivcd as double standards when ence, says, “Army standards are very one asks "what is the difference be­ clear, but VMI does it one way.” McDonald’s sued over bloody tween the wearing of a female hair­ Whatever the feelings on the sandwich style and the wearing of a skirt with policy, the Assimilation Committee Howard Smith, a retired Air Force of­ were acting in a cadre position along the uniform'?" who works closely with the ficer. Lt. Col. Smith is the Executive with the Marshall New Market Battal­ MORRISTOWN, Tenn. - A Cadet Kelly Sullivan, '01, ex­ Commandant’s office has not sug­ John Bolt Officer for Virginia’s Order of ion .staffs cadre instructors overlook­ couple has sued a McDonald’s restau­ plains that, “...many women feel that gested any major changes to the hair Demolay, an international organization ing everything. rant for $825,{K)0 because they claim Executive Editor the ability to maintain a longer length regulations for women cadets. The aimed at young people which also is On Friday evening the MSIs it refuses to test an employee who would not only be more attractive, but policy does not look to be changed This past FTX weekend, many involved in charity work. Veterans of and IIs conducted round robin training bled on their Fgg McMuffin. On May also professional!” Another opinion unless the Corps, the Commandant, cadets decided to remi:in-on post and" last year s Spring FTX pra'yed that tiie which leii theiii rllrougli a sei ics of dif­ 29, Michelle Beeler bought an Egg comes from Gussie Lord ‘01 who ob­ and the Assimilation Committee come participate on the in-house FTX. The work that lay ahead would not be as gru­ ferent stations. Among the stations were McMuffin at a drive-through window, served, “...shorter hair looks me.ssy up with a professional solution. in-house FTX or Corps FTX, as orga­ eling and under such harsh weather con­ assembly and disa.ssembly of the M-16, took .several bites and noticed blood nized by cadets Nick Devincenzo, Matt ditions as the ill fated community ser­ noise and light discipline, and firing the on the back side of the sandwich and Stalwart Reflects on theVMI Franks, and Micah Wei, consisted of six vice work the Corps completed at the M-60 a.k.a “the hog." Saturday they on the wrapper. The blood came from teams from different companies com­ Petersburg Battlefield Park. Fortu­ marched out to brushy hill where they a cut on a employee’s finger. Beeler peting in games on Saturday, and work­ nately, weather was perfectly suited to would learn how to apply face paint Corps, Remains Silent on His Past and her husband asked that the em­ ing on community service on Sunday. the tasks that lay ahead. Cadets helped properly and individual movement tac­ ployee be tested for any diseases. The competition consisted of shingle houses and aided in construc­ tics. Sunday they marched back to VMI. wiffleball in the old courtyard, arm tion at the Habitat for Humanity site, As for the MSIlIs, they marched wrestling, 3 on 3 basketball, homerun while the second group at Lt. Col. out to McKiethan park where they a. . ' WorU derby, and the all time Corps classic of Smith’s home cleared a hillside of trees, would witness squad tactical A ' ^ 1 f new courtyard hockey. The six teams built a footbridge, and mowed and exercises(STX) performed to almost competed for the coveted first place groomed the vast yard. perfection by camp completed MSIVs hr > prize of an extended weekend and the A rm y FTX .under the command of cadet Patrick No deal reached in U.N.-Iraq second place prize of a regular week­ Myers ‘99. After the demonstration the By Patrick Coyle standoff end. Team I, consisting mainly of ca­ cadets were allowed to eat and hold a dets from Echo and Alpha, came out in This year, as is the case every round-table discu.ssion with the MSIVs -pV- ■' A' :. 7: ' ■ UNITED NATIONS - Iraq and the lead throughout the competition and year, the Army department conducted about their experiences at camp and % ■ / the United Nations failed to reach a won first place. The games were en­ field training exercises, October 2nd to what they should expect. --- JK breakthrough in the arms inspection joyed by those cadets involved in a 4th, to familiarize the Army cadets with The MSIVs and cadre of the SGM Hockadax takes a moment to talk with cadets impasse that has prevented experts competitive but relaxed atmosphere. certain aspects of training in the field Army department were there offering The Corps Sergeant Major had from looking for weapons of mass de­ Sunday’s community service and fighting in combat. guidance to the cadets whenever they been faculty at VMI prior to taking his struction in Iraq, officials said went smoothly despite early logistical *The first and second year cadets stumbled. Their role was to keep mo­ Devon Miller current position in July of 1990. After Wedne.sday. U.N. weapons experts problems involving transportation. of the Army department (MSIs and IIs) rale up through the entire experience News Writer serving in Vietnam, where he allegedly must certify that Iraq has destroyed Cadets, under the direction and plan­ went through basic indoctrination into, and remind the cadets that there is a pur­ had 4 confirmed kills with an entrench­ its biological, chemical and nuclear ning of Cadet Charles Craddock, among other things, marksmanship. pose to everything. Sergeant Major Hockaday looks ing shovel, he came back to the United weapons before the Security Council worked on projects for Habitat for Hu­ The MSIlIs were mainly oriented to­ See FTX______out his office window into the old court­ States to continue ascension through will lift sanctions. manity and did some con.struction and ward understanding land navigation and yard and .sees a .system that doesn’t al­ the ranks. When the topic of such an landscaping at the home of Lt. Col. zeroing in on the M-16 rifie. MSIVs Page 5 low change. The class system, regimen­ act arose, it was quickly squelched as Police evacuate U.S. Embassy tal system, and the other structured or­ he refu.sed to discuss the matter. in Egypt ganizations existing within barracks, he He served as VMI Navy Rats' Grades Are contends, will not allow the quality of ROTC’s first Gunnery Sergeant in the CAIRO, Egypt - Police evacu­ the VMI cadet to decrease. He believes Marine department. Since his first ex­ ated the U.S. Embassy in Cairo early that negotiating the structure of VMI perience with VMI in 1974, he has Wednesday after a caller claimed a helps cadets to succeed and negotiate been impre.ssed with the Institute and bomb was planted on the premises Dramatically Improved the obstacles of the real world beyond with the Rockbridge County area, an Egyptian police .said. Police said an graduation. “There are certain things area he feels is a good place in which embas.sy official received the bomb early in the sem ester.” Col. that rats are better academically that never change: the quality of the to retire and grow old. A deciding fac­ threat at 5:30 a.m.and the embassy Patrick Coyle Hammond, who does teach one class ready for college. 1 also expect, like cadets coming out of VMI will never tor in his decision to return to VMI was received another call at 7:30 a.m. The News Writer in addition to his numerous other re­ is the case every year, that rat grades change,” said Hockaday. the community in which it is nestled, caller demanded that U.S. and Israeli sponsibilities, also noted that this will drop at mid-term.” He also noted In addition to praising the class where he can retire and run a small prisons release two Egyptian clerics Low grades are coming out of group “seems to be a little more seri­ that at many of the prestigious col­ and the regimental .system, Hockaday business. He and his wife of over 31 by Oct. 12. the gutter. This year's rats have the ous than past classes.” It can also be leges around the nation D’s and F’s highest first quarter grades since seen that since the implementation of are not given as grades any longer tells of the merit of the ratline. Upper­ years now run two gift shops in Lex­ classmen “taking care of the rat.s” do it ington: the Shenandoah Attic and the Report: French tests confirm 1990. rat advising approximately ten years due to political correctness and not not out of hate or malice, but rather push Victorian Parlor. VX residue Ending the first quarter the rats ago there has been an increase in wanting to hurt selfesteem. this year have obtained a overall GPA rat’s academic performance. VMI graduates typically the rats to achieve entry into the corps - Sergeant Major is proud of the by no means are they trying to breed Marine uniform he wears everyday. NEW YORK - France has de­ of a 2.379. This years female and Before the implementation of have about a .3 to .5 lower GPA than failure. The intimidation from yelling During his 30 years of active duty ser­ tected traces of nerve gas on Iraqi male rats are about the same with the rat advising, grades typically hovered typical college graduates. Col. and control over rats ceases early on, warheads but has withheld the find­ females approximately .1 higher than around a 2.0, if not dipping below Hammond writes letters everyday vice in the Marines he was his happi­ and cadets carry their new found ings because it does not want to un­ the males. Col. Hammond feels that that line. Many upperclassmen may stating this and requesting that the est when he was in dress blues know­ strengths into society; after 4 years of dermine Baghdad’s attempts to get this is not a significant number due also be able to remember days gone unique demands of VMI be taken into ing that he had earned every adornment VMI it is impossible to fail in society. U.N. sanctions lifted, The NewYork to the low ratio of females to males. by when they themselves may have consideration and add that .3 to .5 to on the uniform from the Marine Crest In response to a question as to the Times reported Wednesday. Tests The high before that was 2.227 by the been in the square root club and all their GPA when considering them for to the NCO stripe on his trouser legs. extent of change brought about by the showed the pre.sence of VX nerve gas class of 2001. Rat grades have been the privileges that came with having entrance into grad school or into the His pride in the Marines is also de­ admission of females, he pointed out the components on warhead fragments kept track of for the past ten to twelve a GPA of about a 1.0. business world. One college that usu­ picted by the ddcorof his office which presence of curtains on barracks win­ confirming the results of similar U.S years. Col. Hammond said, "Cynics ally does this without a letter is Wil­ includes a Leather Neck Award and a dows. Beside that change, he feels that tests. The registrar’s office has infor­ might say that the grades are higher liam and Mary because they recog­ copy of one of the Marine recruiting mation going as far back as 30 years. due to lowered standards in grading; nize a difference between VMI and last year’s ratlihe intensified in re.sponse ads in which he appeared doing pull- Colonel Hammond, the headquarter's however, I do not feel this is true. normal colleges. to the determination not to allow any ups. When asked to confirm the Compiled frotn USA executive officer, is "always cautious There is no such slat proving such With highef rat grades for the weakvning of the system for the fe­ rumour that he had set the the Marine males. Everyone wanted to be sure that Corps pull-up record with 98, he only Today web site about early rat grades and thinks that inllation. I believe that this improve­ past couple of years, VMI cadets are getting too excited or discouraged ment is a direct reflection of better beginning to surface from the aca­ the.image of the ratlinti did not come replied, “[I did) way, way, way tOo due to the low number of grades so advising, mentoring by dykes, and demic pit. out as weaker than tho.se of the past. many.” Opinion Editor S t ^ Todd Kennedy / Conor Powell The Corps

9 October 1998 tifjc Ca&ct Page 2 W hat D oes the Corps Think?

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A survey of cadet's opinions on the Institute and beyond. 50 cadets were selected randomly from the first, Ben Kincaid second and third classes. YES D Q N T K M ff i Jake Hughes m 1) Should special students be forced to participate in FTX? 37% 63% 0% Joiin Doll 2) Should cadets be allowed to wear prior service ribbons on white blouse? 78% 11% 11% Micah Wei AiHwclatt A: Editor 37% 59% 4% Chris Copenhaver 3) Should VMI remain Division I in athletics?

Worth Burns 4) Should female upperclassmen be allowed hair past their shoulders? 33% 67% 0% News & Features Editors Jeremy Obenchain 5) Should the United States take a tougher stance against Iraq? 78% 11% 11% Ntas-Stflff Tim Amorim Patrick Coyle Dale Durlach Tradition Versus a New Legacy Why VMI Charles Faulkner Jeremy Lahore away far any .serious injury. Sure, ing-it we will have more control over Delion Lowery Conor Powell there are the occasionally bloody breakout. The.se are the same people, K.P. Scoit Opinionated Writer noses and broken bones, but is that of course, that believe cadets will Opinion Editor dangerous? Hardly, watch any foot­ have more control over a four day, Should Stay in Todd Kennedy Over the past several weeks, I ball game and you will .see more se­ 80 mile, S 35,000.00 road march to have been asking myself why we rious injuries in one half of a game New Market. Please think realisti­ Adair Graham should change and whether there is than you will sec in an entire cally here; anything new is going to anything really wrong with the Breakout. In addition, military have the administration’s hands all Division I Patrick Stutts present method. The answer I keep schools like BUDS or Ranger .school over it - they fear the unknown as Todd Kennedy athletesYperiod. Do you really want coming up with is no, there is no need have many more serious injuries than much as anyone. At least on the hill, to turn all of your BRs that are only our Breakout. So, is Breakout really they know what to expect. Dave Hunt for change. Opinion Editor able to attend VMI due to athletic Now, most of you arc probably that dangerous? What I really believe is the scholarships away? Not to mention Humor StalT I believe that dropping to a lower asking yourselves what I am talking At this point, I can hear you all m otivating factor in changing the effect the lack of scholarship ath­ Matt Irving division in athletics would be the ab.so- about, others though, know exactly saying that tho.se who go to BUDS Breakout is the desire by .several letes would have on the quality of our Gene Hare lute worst possible move that VMI what I am talking about; Breakout. or Ranger school or who play foot­ members in the First Class to leave a athletic teams. could make under the circumstances. Yes, I have returned to the debate ball know the risks and are willing lasting legacy. Their intention, which Furthermore, it would simply Photo Editor Athletics have become an important about Breakout because it appears to accept them as part of the training I do not believe is self serving, is for hot be the VMI way to tuck our heads John Wilcox facet of VMI. and to simply give up that nothing is happening with it. and that is why those .serious injuries the Class of 1999 to be remembered into our pants and walk away. Yes', would not be the right thing to do. What I want to know is what is wrong are permissible. But wait, do we at as the class that changed breakout we could be competitive in Division The last few years the football StMff with the hill? Since nobody can an­ VMI hide the existence of Breakout and made it more professional. As I II or III. We might even dominate Dave Dixon team has been absolutely terrible. Hav­ swer that for me, I have decided to hill? No, in fact we tell every incom­ look back at my four years at VMI there. But would it mean anything? Romando Harrison ing lived in Lexington for the past seven come up with what I believe arc some ing rat about the ratline and Breakout. all I remember is change. We have Wouldn't we know, in our heart, that years, I have had the unique experience people’s reason for changing So the fact that Breakout is danger­ changed the Ratline, the uniforms, we were only winning because we Systems Operation Managers of .seeing the team's struggles over an Breakout. ous should not be used as an excuse the rank system and countle.ss other didn't have the courage of our convic­ Adair Graham extended period of time. I am here to The best reason 1 have come up for discontinuing the use of the hill, things. If the class of 1999 really tions to fight it out with the big dogs? tell you that despite the gallant efforts with for changing Breakout from the becau.se everyone is aware of the dan­ wants to leave a lasting legacy, then I've been to W & L games (div III), of our new quarterback this year, there hill to something else is that the hill ger, and by coming to VMI, are will­ it should not give into the pre.sent and even winning teams in their con­ Cbr Catirl, student newspaper ol is no ray of hope in our football is too dangerous. However, that can ing to deal with the consequences. belief that everything needs to be ference generate little excitement. the Virginia Military Institute, was program's immediate future. As long not be the rea.son becausc the hill is Another reason for some changed. In twenty years I do not There is little at stake in the.se type of established in the Fall of 1907 and as we continue to'be a military school, not in fact that dangerous. I have ex­ people’s desire to change Breakout want to be relncmbered as a member game.s, so there is little importance in has been continued lin'x* that time. and as long as we continue to play a Our newspaper is published every perienced three Breakouts on the hill must be because they feel the admin­ the class that helped change every the outcome, near impossible schedule, our record Friday evening during the aca­ and I have yet to sec anyone taken istration runs the hill and by chang- aspect of VMI. Would you? Maybe we should never have will not improve to any great degree. demic year at The Daily New.\ been placed in Division I to begin However, it is .stilj important that VMI Leotler in Staunton, except during with. That doesn't matter. The fact remain Division I in football. Corps trips, holidays, and exam Cadets Should Not be Punished For Showing Initiative remains that we were placed there. First of all. a drop in division periods. A yearly subscription is We, as men/women of VMI, cannot nal fortii. would require, under NCAA regula­ $2().(M) on post and $25.00 olT post Russ Roselle chines in Crozet. simply decide to give up when the Is the Commandant taking as tions, a drop down in all sports. Can tCIlf CaBrt offices are located on the (General Bunting was respon­ going gets tough. That is simply Guest Writer much intere.st in the rest of the First we really justify punishing all of our third t1oor of Maury Brooke Hall sible for the order, which removed the against the very principles that VMI Thank you for your support, Stoop and Barracks as he is in the Sinks, other athletics for football's failures? To the Corps of Cadets, bars from the windows.) claims to instill in us. or is there another, more subtle message Especially when you look at the bas­ tilt Cnbft As many of you have become So what great reward has John The powers that be should be VMI Box 7 behind the letter to Mister Holme.s? It ketball and track programs, which have aware during the course of your received for his vision and timely ac­ commended for their efforts to keep Virginia Military Institute appears the Commandant is simply try­ excelled in recent years. Besides forc­ cadetships, VMI is not a place where tion? Is it rank? No. Is it unlimited us where we are. Now, we must find Lexington, Virginia 24450-0.W ing to punish a cadet’s initiative to .seek ing all of these programs to drop to a the creature comforts of life warrant weekends? No. How about hay downs a way to play a half-way reasonable change. Is this the leadership example lower level of competition, it would much inore than a nod of futile ac­ for the remainder of the .semester? No. schedule without dropping divisions. E-mail: [email protected] force us to eliminate all scholarship knowledgment at their absence. Many For John’s efforts in improving the liv­ cadets are to follow? Postal Number: USP654-880 The only sensible thing to do, as I see considerations of which cadets are de­ ing conditions, morale, and general it, is to stay in the Southern Confer­ well-being of the Corps (all of which Main OfHce prived go far deeper than simple com­ ence in all sports but football. Our (540) 463-.15.17 fort. In some cases it is a matter of should be concerns of the Commandant football team should become a lAA and his stafO John has received the fol­ independent. With this .set-up we Facsimile While most Cadets spend lowing letter: could retain our rivalry with The Cita­ (540) 46.1-5679 their four years simply getting by, one del, and continue to play teams such cadet has decided to take matters into Mister Holmes, The Cadet Newspaper is an educa­ as William and Mary on occasion. his own hands and rai.se consciousness I am concerned about the tional journal published weekly by But, our schedule would not be so on many ofthe.se issues. John Holmes large number of problem areas in the The Daily News Leader, jammed packed with in-conference main sinks. I am going to direct my P.O. Box 59 Staunton. VA 24402. has achieved, through his efforts and powerhouses. Instead, we would play Periodicals postage paid at initiative, many improvements for the staff to conduct a morning inspection Sales: 463-3196, a few of these teams, and then several Lexington, VA everyday life of the Corps. Among each morning of the rooms and the sink other IA A .schools that are more within the.se are: area. I want to insure the area is clean our reach (like the Morehead States of and healthy. All furniture, and facili­ Parts and Service: 463 the world). The removal of the cages ties will be checked for cleanliness and Our football team is in horrible Editor's from the Sinks windows, sighting an healthy environment in general. I sug­ shape right now, and at the rate they're obvious lire hazard gest you inform all occupants of the 5864 going, things will not change to any The addition of the micro­ inspection insuring the rooms and area great extent. This does not, however, Note: wave in barracks are straight. make it right to simply give up and go The discontinued spraying of home, especially when it is at the ex­ (Cbe Catirt "Editorial and bug repellent behind the sinks. Col. J R oute 60 East, Lex. pense of other programs that are not Opinion" .section is intended And every Cadets’ favorite: ♦Note - The letter was not ed­ in the same trouble as our football pro­ to provide a venue for our The addition of the cappuccino ma­ ited for punctuation and is in its origi­ gram. readers to express any ideas and or arguements pertain­ ing to VMI. 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Pro Eagles pile iip 6fl5 K eydets, Dominion In their athletes need yards of total worst de­ Collegiate Inviti feat of the At llic Old Dominion Colle- offense in route;,. s e a s o n , to remember giiitc Tennis Invitulional held in Nor­ gave up folk Vii., Kcydcls Alan Johnson and VMI to play four, 605, yards why they play Tomniy HiilTman posted a pair of vic­ in total of- tories in llie singles bracket. of next six games f c n s e , while only the game Alter losing his opening match at Alumni Field against George Mason's Juan compiling l.ii/ardo, Jolinson posted 6-3,7-6 win 237 yards. George Lawrence over I lowarti's Jamar Stephens. Due Liam Connor However, Sports Cotumnist to time constraints, further competi­ Sports Writer s e v e r a l tion in the consolation bracket was K e y d e ts It’s October, Parent’s Week­ cancelled, which prevented Johnson played end is here at the “I,” and the days fiom playing in the bracket seini-fi- After four tough games against well. of not having to change shirts for nals. ranked opponents, the Keydets return Am o n g three months (they’re black, no After his first round flight C home this weekend to face Wofford. them were body can tell they’ve got month old loss, Huffman defeated Howard Last week the Keydets suffered de­ Andre mustard .stains on them!) are almo.st University’s Justin Jackson 7-5, 6-1. feat at the hand.s of Georgia South­ Curtis here. Do you know what that Cicorgc Washington's Michael Stein ern, the number with 14 means? BASKETBALL SEASON! eliminated Huffman from the tourna­ two team in divi- —— — — tackles Or at least one level of basketball ment. sion 1-AA, by los­ and Court GSU 63 is getting ready to tip-off the 1998- The netters next compete in the ing 63-7. How­ W hitm an 1999 .season. For those Redskins Washington and Lee Invitational in ever, the Keydets VMI with 17 Running Back Derrick Funches will lead VMl's ground attack against Wofford fans who refuse to read the sports l.e.xington on October ‘J-11. remain optimistic ^ ^ “ tackles. .'.,. 1------section and others who are so about their sea­ Junior Robbie Chenault also contin­ offers VMI their best chance for vic­ into our remaining games with other son, as they play four of their six re­ ued to play .solid at quarterback, by tory since beating Lenolr-Ryhne in teams that we match up better with.” wrapped up in the baseball post- Boswell leads Golf maining games at home, and Appa­ completing 11-21 passes for ?I6I wc^k one. Senior Linebacker Court Despite a 1-4 record, the Key- .season they've forgotten about their lachian State is the only currently yards. The Keydets,al.so received Whitman spoke about this week’s , dets can still salvage a winning sea- jobs, I’d like to point out that the team at UNCW- ranked team. help from freshman Ken White who game saying that ‘‘the team knows .son. However, the Keydets must con­ NBA is in a labor dispute which Not much can be .said about la.st averaged 4 yards per carry. it’s a big game, we are excited to play tinue to receive .solid play from wide- threatens the sea.son. Earlier this Belvedere Invit’l weekend’s game against GSU, other As the Keyddt.s'enter'the sec­ and expcct to wln;^ Wofford is our outs Teray Frost and Aaron Yarbough, week, the NBA announced the can­ fullback Jason White and defensive cellation of all pre-season games, Chris Boswell led the VMI golf than the Keydets were outmatched in ond half of their season, thty look to next step to a winning season.” end Jordan Clark. Another key to and now there’s talk of the regular team with a final round of 75 and a every aspect of the game by a more claim a victory just as they did In Both VMI and Wofford come success this weekend for the Keydets season, which is suppo.sed to .start two-day total of 152 in a 55th place superior Georgia Southern team. The their first game this year. This week Into the game with one win apiece. lies within the corps. The corps, hav­ November 3, being postponed, de­ finish, at the UNC-Wilmington/ However, the Keydets have domi­ ing been punished for poor enthusi­ layed, what have you. Since 1 am a Belvedere Golf Invitational, held at 1998 Southern Conference Football Standings nated the series with a 9-1 record. asm against Furman two weeks ago, basketball fan. albeit a reluctant the Belvedere Plantation Golf and There is little doubt this domination Conference 'i Overall mu.st now help propel the Keydets to professional fan but one neverthfc- Country Club in Hampstead, N.C. will not continue this week as key victory. Klckoff against the Terriers less, the approaching disruption of Of ninety total competitor.s Georgia Southern 3 0 5 0 VMI players return from Injury. The is set for I p.m. at Alumni Field in play in the profe.ssionaI ranks onjy Boswell finished first for VMI with Appalachian State 2 0 .'4 0 Keydets are also inspired to add an­ front of a Parent’s Weekend crowd. increases my love for college bas­ Ryan Kenna following in second other victory to their 1-4 record .so Furman 2 0 4 1 ketball. place. His brother Chad finished third far this season. Court Whitman said Western Carolina ' 2 1 • 2 2 VMI GSU H ere’s the situation in the for the Keydets and 88th overall. that, “Wofford Is a great opponent, First Downs 13 32 NBA as far as I understand it. The Adam Breeding finished in 89th po­ Chattanooga 1 1 .2 3 but If we play assignment football Rushes-Yards 37-76 66-485 owners want to reduce the amount sition with a two-day total of 174, and East Tennessee State 1 2 1 3 and eliminate the big plays while Passing Yards 161 120 of revenue spent on the players’ Jeff Reddington was 90th with a .score playing with excitement we are sure The Citadel •’ 1 2 ...... 1’ 4 Punts 8-35.1 0 salaries from 57% to 48%, plus of 180. .to be successful.” Robbie Chenault Wofford 0 3 1 3 Fumbles lost 2-2 1-0 eliminate the Larry Bird clause. By VMI finished 18th, last among also added that ‘‘this game can deter- Penalties-yards 1-5 7-65 the way, the Larry Bird clause of the eighteen teams in the competition. VMI 0 3 1 4 ^mlne how the season will go; if, we ■' P'dssession Time 26:45 '33:15 this retieritly expired labor agree-r VMI golfers will take a week off be­ Twin, we can gain momentum going ment allows teams to pay their own fore competing in the Chris Cothran/ free agepts.beaucoup dollars, sur­ Radford University Invitational on passing the salary cap imposed on: October 18-20. each team by the league. That is K^det soccer falls to 1-9 overall how Michael Jordan makes a Cross Country gaziliion dollars a .season. Back to^ the story... the players are not will-; competes at ing to jgive up the Larry Bird clause consecutive bonference losses and will not accept the upper limits Greensboro Invit’l on salaries at 48%. The players are Craig Potter finished fourth VMI shares last other three goals came off the foot of ■5j The Keydets will take on the College of Charleston is somewhat of willing to negotiate and compro- overall and led the VMI men's cross­ Jeremy Mclure. Mclure, is one of the College of Charleston this Parents a mystery team because they are the mi.se, but the owners are not gonna country team to a fourth place finish place in the SC conference’s leading .scorers, and it weekend as they look to gain some newest team in the So. Conf. The match buckle, and that is why the players out of ten teams at the Greensboro showed as he burst through the entire . ground in the conference standings, will kick off at Patchin Field at 11:00. have been locked out. So basically Cross Coutitry Invitational, which was with Davison; VMI team for two of his three goals. the owners are looking to make I '>s v held in Greensboro, N.C on Septem­ •Junior defender Ian Doyle had this to more money, at the expense of the ber 26. Keydetis post only ‘say about the game, "It was a di.scour- fans and the regular season. Some For the women, freshman pUging lose but we need to look past it 1998 Csbet owners are complaining that they Jackie Tugman was the top finisher one goal in three ' and move on.” can not operate at the current, sal­ with a time of 20:34 in the 5K event, games of play On Tuesday the team traveled ary levels. Well I’ve got a new.s while leading the women to a fifth down to Appalachian State to take on flash for those clowtis: You guys place finish out of nine teams entered. the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers created the situation yourselves, so IWatt Bryant______are having one Of .the bfst seasons in live with it. And don’t upset tho.se After taking a week off, both Matt and pab have regained the lead teams will compete at the Fnirman In­ Asst. Sports Editor " " recent years, with a 9-3 record. The of us who like to watch your sport vitational in Greenville, S.C. on Oc­ game held more significance, than just but "The Caboose" says the train will by griping that you don’t have tober 10. Ml «a•competitive rlvalry. Kevm Duhame, be running! ; enough money. I don’t know many • • • • • • • • The VMI .soccer team dropped matrlculatedwiththecla.ssof 1999, bj.it folks who are involved in a multi­ two more Southern Conference decided to trade his red and white unl- Bunaio at Indianapolis - Cotu Matt & Pat (46-221 billion dollar a year global business. Caruliria at Dallas' Cowboys VMI, UVa & JMU matches this week at the hands of Geor­ form for a black and yellow App. State Grow up and quit whining. Greed Kansas City at New England Pats gia Southern and Appalachian''State. onei'^AIthough Duhame did not receive Piilsburgli at Cincinnati Steelers i.s unbecoming in the filthy rich. cancell shows With the losses the Keydets drop one significant time d^e to injuries, thp San Francisco ar New Orleans 49ers • If it were up to me, I’d get rid spot in the conference standings to a Tenneiisee'at Baltimore'. ; , Ravens Weekly television shows star­ emotion was stjll there for the Keydets. of everything about profe.ssional lie for dead last with Davidson, and The game started strong for both teams. Washington at Philadelphia SIcins ring VMI basketball coach Bart Denver at Seattle . . , . . basketball except the playoffs. Col­ Bellairs and VMI football coach Ted VMI is 1-9 overall. Not only have the , a mental lapi& ten miniites in gave NY Jets at St. Louis lege basketball is so much more en­ Cain have been cancelled this year Keydets been losing, they have npj ,,t)^e(vtountaineers their first goal. Then San Diego at Oatcland tertaining. The kids that play col­ been scoring. VMI has been shutout in at the twenty-minute mark' another Atlanta at NY Giants lege hoops don’t play for the due to poor ratings and an increa.se in Miartu at Jacksonville , two of the last three games and,have ,K^y^let turnover Ifd^to a break away production costs. The VMI coaches’ Chicago at ^ z o n a money, they don’t care about the shows were shown every other week only mustered one’goal iii the three, and a’ 2-0 App. State lead. VMI never shoe contracts, they play to play. during the season. However, when Going into the final five matches, with' hud any legitinlate" opportunities to I’m not a complete idiot so I’ll ad­ only one out of conference^ the Key- ^ .scorejn the half. In the second half the BufTulo at lndianu|)olis Colls Corps (45-23) mit that most college basketball HTS. the station that previously aired ..pwolinaatpalla!!. Cowboys det.s still have something topla’y- fbt^ Vkeyd’^tscameout'lnspired, only to give players definitely have an eye on the shows, raised its fee. from S200.ti) ■ Kansas City at'New England ' Chiefs' '' S300, VMI decided that the shows tournament seedmg.VMrneetis to stay' up a’ laxidasical goal ten’minutes Into Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Steeien the future when they are playing for were niit producing enough bang for ahead of,Davidson.toavoid,playlng.in. the half. The Keydets would answer San Francisco ar New Orleans 49ers their .school, but they are still play­ Tennessee at Baltimore Ravens the buck. the .bracket agaiiiil thc‘ numWr one 1 with a goal off the foot of Jason Seagle. ing for the .school in the end. When seed. Seagle took a bouncing ball twenty- Washington at Philadelphia Eagles These television shows starring Denver at Seattle Broncos was the last time the NCAA locked football and basketball coaches have The third i;if October was Ijot in five yards out and put it over the head NY Jets ut St. Louis Jets out their athletes? Let me 6een a staple at most Division 1 Statesboro Georgia', but the-Geotgra’-* Vf ihe App. State'keeper' The Moun- San Diego at Oakland Raiders think...never Is there a profes­ Soulhern Eagles did not seem to (hink ,t;iineers,would be£ive9 0 f^ moqe goal Atlanta at NYGiants Qionts sional arena that can compete with schools. Miami at Jacksonville Jigs it was hot enough as they turned up the by the referee to end the match 4-1. On Previously the coaches' shows Chicago at Arizona Bears the atmosphere created by the \vcre used as recruiting devices, while heat on the VMI soccer team. Ge^oj-gia a positive note, the goal the Keydets Grant "The Caboose" Eddy Cameron Crazies? Umm, no. also informing alumni and other fol­ Southern explodedjopsix goals.^hrM .scored w’as the only goal that App. State I say let the NBA lock out its of which came In the first •haii^’rltei') has given up at home all season. lowers of the teams' success. Coach Buffalo at Indianapolis ,, . Colts . ’ Faculty (40-28) players, and miss the 1998-1999 Bellairs, who wasilisappointed in his Carolina at Dallas • '' ■ Cowboys season. I will Just wait for the shows cancellation said, "We're ob­ Kansas City ai New England Chiefs ' NCAA season to start. Then maybe Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Ste«len the NBA, the administrators and the viously going to try to have to replace Cadets John Graef Sun Francisco ar New Orleans 49ers it with something because that's the T>nn«8se« at Baltimore Ravens players, will have enough free time coiniietitor in me. Washington at Philadelphia Eagles on their hands to watch some people Denver ut Seattle Broncos play for the love of the game. Heck, in room C-23 for Spring NY Jets at St. Louis Jets M l ihiliinuil S p o ils iv iw San Diego at Oakland . Chargeis maybe they will even remember (V)//i/i/7c(/ I'riitii llu‘ l:S I‘N wi'h Atlanta at NYGiants Giants . that money wasn’t the reason they liinilfd (II lillp:// Miami at Jacksonville - Dolphiiis first started playing, or watching, Break Infoffnation Chicago at Arizona Bears /'. S7';V. Si>i>rls/.i ine.iim i Mcy. Volante (Leadership Studies) the game.

—r- I 9 October 1998 EbeCibir Page 5 FTX -From the Front- Marine Corps. The second eveni Sun­ C adet In Focus: David Budlong Cervantes-Marquez Society day was the “Iriinman". a 4.5 mile en­ Navv FTX durance course. Consistinu of a log- carry, obstacle course, and river cross­ by: Roger Hart, Staff Writer at El Puerto i.s also on the agenda. By Jfremy iMhorv Tim Amorim ing among other events the Ironinan is The .society is also planning u trip to David’s academic life, but he has For Navy and Marine Corps meant lo lest tiie level of physical con- This week's cadet in focus is News Writer the International Festival in Charlotte, managed to main- Midshipmen the 1998 Fall ITX was a ilitioning of Navy and Marine'Mid­ David Budlong. NC. The faculty adyi.sor is Lt. Col. Hailing from Rich­ ^ '^ ^ » J ta in a 2,5 GPA. chance to learn more about ihc Naval shipmen. (i Navy\ Marine Corps teams VMI's Cervantes-Marquez Kathleen Bulger-Bamctt. The club mond, VA. David is David is also an Service, work towards professional de­ conipcied and be.Nl out 2 tean)s from society is off to a busy year. The al.so has a lot of support from mem­ a graduate of Dou­ active member of velopment. and remember fallen com­ (he Air Force Dc|iartinent. club, which promotes the learning of bers of the faculty who are interested glas Freeman H.S., the Promaji club. rades, The Staff of the NROTC Unit Midshipmen closed out llieir Hispanic language and culture, has in Hispanic culturc, including Mrs. where he was very The most VMI had these specific training goals hu.sy training weekend with an infor­ a very active schedule. The club is Carol Watson. Captain Fultz, along involved in sports. important aspect in mind when planning this year's Fail mal picnic on the Parade Deck, named after Miguel Cervantes with .several ipembers of Washington These endeavors fol- of David's life is FTX. (known for Don Quijote) and and Lee’s faculty. Washington and lowed him here to definitely his fam­ Midshipmen were divided into Red Cross FTX Gabriel Garcia Marquez (known for Lee also has a visiting Spanish aid 'VMI, where David ily. He has two Navy and Marine options and attended Hy f H unt from Madrid this .semester who is ac­ plays football and brothers, two sis­ service specific briefs. Marine Mid­ contemporary writer from Colom­ tive with the .society. Society Presi­ wrestling. He has ters. and two lov­ shipmen were briefed on Military Oc­ For Fall R'X. a few cadets de­ bia. Every other Wednesday, the dent Alejandro Rodriguez says, "The played football all ing parents. cupational Specialties (MOS). A Ma­ cided to lake classes given by the Red club meets in Scott-Ship Hall to learn .scKiety is about having a fun time and four years as a When asked rine Officer’s MOS is his or her primary Croiss. dances including Sal.sa, Meringue,- learning at the same lime." cornerback and also about his rela­ occupational specialty and is deter­ The first class was an introduc­ and Cumbia. Students from Wash­ Rodriguez also doubles as the dance plays on several spe- tionship with his mined by class standing at the six month tory class lhat hasically explained the ington and Lee and Sweet Briar al.so instructor for the socioty and the stu­ ,cial teams. David’s parents. David long Basic School. Navy option Mid­ Red Cross and whal they do. Il was attend these meetings. Every other dents from the other universities. If 'most memorable moment on the field replied. “I have got the best parents shipmen were briefed on ihe Nuclear called Introduction To Disaster Ser­ Tuesday, the club meets at Washing­ you are interested in Hispanic culture ibccurred this year, when ETSU in the world." community in the Navy. vices (as mentioned bel'ore). It was a ton and Lee to get together with stu­ and society, comc join! The socicfy jhosted the Keydet's in our third game David's is majoring in history Again on Saturday, Midshipmen video based course and is a prerequi­ dents from there and from Sweet is open for any one interested, both •'of the .season. VMI had punted the and is not sure what career he wants were divided for service specific train­ site to all other Disaster Services train­ Briar to speak with each other in students and faculty. At the moment, -ball and David ran down the field to to pursue after graduation. One ing. Marines moved to Kilbourne Hall ing. It provided the I'undamentals be­ Spanish. There are several events the society is keeping busy with a I'tackle their receiver. The receiver thing he is sure of is his hope of see­ for a land navigation class with Gun­ hind disasters, the response ('f the com­ planned for the schools. Sweet Briar Hurricane Relief fundraiser for Ifumbled the ball and David recov­ ing the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. nery Sergeant Johnson. Navigation munity. and the role ol tlie American has a Spanish Club and an interna­ people affected by Hurricane ered the fumble and proceeded to run Australia. Some of David's other skills, important to all Marines, such as Red Cross. tional Club that host mixers every Georges. There will be a 50/50 rafhe ■the ball 32 yards for a touchdown. interests include tly-fishing. and he map reading and orientation and the use Tlie second class was Muss year. The Cervantes-Marquez .soci­ at the fix)tball game this weekend as 'The reason this moment Was so spe­ hopes to make it to New Zealand of the lenstatic compass were covered. Care Overview. It was also a basic ety will attend these events, and it is well as a donation box in Lejeune cial was that David’s family was one day to test his skills. He also Saturday afternoon Marines moved to class that proviiled information on the al.so planning to ho.st a gathering here Hall and at Alumni Memorial Field. "there to .see it. enjoys listening to his favorite Washington and Lee woods for a prac­ Mass Care function. This chrss de­ at VMI that would include surround­ Go to Lejeune Hall for tickets and to ' Unlike most of his teammate.s, bands, including Jane's Addiction, tical application exercise of land navi­ scribed the abilities and skills needed ing universities. A Mariachi night support families alYected by Get>rges. David’s sporting life does not end Van Morrison, and particularly gation. by volunteers. Mass Care is the hous­ ^with the completion of football sea- Rage Against the Machine, who, Rat Policy Created to Mend Division Navy and Marine Midshipmen ing. and the feeding of the victims/cus­ .son: He takes one day to rest, and according to David, have a lot of reintegrated for a panel discussion on tomers. It also serves the fimction as then he is training for wrestling. good things to say. Anyone that mit rats are required to participate in fatnily life in the military. The hour a Mental Health represeniative lo any­ TomSebraU one needing some support thriiugh a David has always been a consistent knows David outside of VMI knows some practice!! '^••1* “permits". A long brief featured four spouses of mili­ starter for the .squad, and will be that he loves his beads. He can be News Writer rat who participated in a wrestling tary personal and dealt with such issues difficult lime. wre.stling in the 177 lb. weight cla.ss seen sporting several beaded neck­ In past years at VMI, rats who workout that con.sisted of a two-mile as deployment separation in the mili­ There were other classes that this year. Highlights include plac­ laces whenever he is wearing nor­ participate in sports have been labeled run and several sprints .said, “I think it’s tary and raising children in the military. were offered, such as. Shelter Opera­ ing third in the conference for his mal clothes. Sunday concluded the Navy\ tions. “This course prepares Red ■ as "Permit Worms" by some of iheir a good idea. We need to .see what the weight class during his freshman and When asked about his feel­ brother rats who participate in rat chal­ “permits" are doing, and it’s a gotnl Marine Corps FTX with two annual unit Cross workers to effectively and sen^ sophomore years. ings toward VMI, David said that lenge and their cadre who believe rats workout. If that'.s what they do every­ events. The first was the Navy\Marine sitively manage shelter operations as Balancing football and wres­ VMI has given him many opportu­ who do sports have an easier ratline. day, then it's not that hard." But a Corps Memorial Service held in Jack­ a team, to meet the needs of people tling doesn’t leave David much time nities that he otherwise would not According to General Michael brother rat stated, "...They’re doing as son Memorial Hall. This nondenomi- displaced as a result of a disaster. 'for relaxing. When a.sked how many have had el.sewhere. When asked about Bozeman. VMI track/cross-country just as much work in wrestling as we national service honors those VMI "Shelter Simulation" was the follow- days he doesn’t work out (run, lift, his view on his life to date, David re­ coach, rats not participating in sports are in rat challenge." alumni who while serving in the Navy up class to the Operations class. The etc.), he replied, “Maybe four days a sponded, “Some days are good and are being forced to participate in .some Bozeman feels this new rat re­ or Marine Corps made the ultimate sac­ purpose of this training is to provide year", and that includes holidays. It some days are bad, but everything sports pcacjiees .so they see what rats quirement will help end the division be­ rifice in service to the country. This participants an opporluniiy to practice is obvious that all of this activity equals out and I consider myself lucky who play sports face everyday. tween rats who are on permits and rats year’s guest speaker was Captain Jo­ the knowledge and skills needed lo run would put a considerable strain on thus far." Well said Bud. Beginning this year, all non-per­ who are not on permits seph R. Lamonde, the Chaplain of the a successful shelter operation.

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9 October 1998 Cabct Page 6 — Wall Street Briefs V M I A gency is in Y2K Poses Probleins *JW ■ ■ V V., Ml* .1 'I'he dollar fell to a 2 1 -month low against the mark in a 12-month nadir against the yen, in a drop fueled in part B usiness of G iving For Nation, VMI by hedge funds scrambling to unwind so- called carry trailes after news from To­ kyo sparked a yen rally. year 2000. The worst case .scenario ecutive was quoted as sayingit ing the change to coeducation, annual Magnus Nordenman t.S Foreign Correspondent would be that hospitals and care “The average man or woman does' (Ireenspan nolud a recent change Matthew Milburn giving has actually increa.sed. Cur­ centers simply could not confirm not appreciate what is goitig t(> in investor's stance, saying they are try­ News Writer rently, VM! is in the planning stage patients insurance eligibility. Only happen. I’m going to plan fon tha ing to avoid riskier securities and seek­ for a new campaign. The millennium is racing to a third of Medicare’s computers absolute worst. I am talking aboub ing lii|uidity, but added that the U.S. The foundation stresses alumni an end with the year 2000 just have been prepared for the year the need to start buying candles^ doesn't face a credit crunch. Last week's article concerning giving, but also receives donations around the corner. In our techno­ 2000, reported the U.S. General tinned food and bottled water fronn the record-brcaking donation from from friends of VMI, corporations, logically intense world, this could Accounting Office last Monday. mid-1999 onward. People tlilnki The 30-year Treasury took its the Class of ‘73 has piqued cadet cu­ and other foundations whose job it is pose a major problem. When the The city of Lubbock, Texas that I am mad, but a company di-< biggest one-day tumble in a year, push­ riosity about private support for to dispose gifts and grants instead of year 1999 turns into 2000, most tested its readiness for Y2K early rector ! met last week is intend­ ing its yield to 4.872'/f, and other bonds VMI. Each year at the 10'", 25'", and solicit them like the VMI Foundation. computers will automatically re.set last week. The city’s 911 emer­ ing to set up a commune and buy did worse, particularly mortgage-backed 50'" reunions these classes present There is also an interesting twist to them.selves to 00, as in 1900. This gency system went down almo.st a shotgun because the potential for bonds. The Dow Jones fell 1.29 points symbolic checks for millions of dol­ this fund raising business. For ex­ could knock out large parts of both immediately after the drill began. lo.oting is also quite high." to 7741 .M. lars to General Bunting. Well, ample, the $7.3 million contribution private and government sectors. The distribution of natural gas to The United States is, be­ where does this money come from is part real cash and the rest is This issue is commonly referred to warm homes also faced some lieved to be the best prepared^ Tobacco piaintilTs' lawyers have and how is it used at the Institute'.' pledged. VMI will probably receive as the Y2K problem. troubles country in the world for the y p p already received more than half a billion It is a complex answer, but the ulti­ around 20% over the next five years, Companies and government In the private .sector prob­ 2000, with Western Europe dollars in advances in awards the attor­ mate objective is a better VMI. and the rest will be paid over an ex­ agencies all around the USA are re­ lems with Y2K seems to be just as behind. | neys are seeking in arbitration or were To begin with, there are three tended period of time. Currently ported to be slipping and are faced big. In a poll undertaken by “U.S. The Y2K problem, tajy-J promised for settling four states' suits alumni sponsored agencies that seek VMI has an endowment of $264 mil­ with missing the deadline to cor­ News and World Report "only 67% ever, presents computer program-J against the tobacco industry. private contributions for the Insti­ lion. An endowment, however, is rect the problem in their computer of the major airlines expect to be mers all over the world witH'jb^ '•V tute. The VMI Keydet Club receives money that is invested for security, .sy.stems. The Washington Post re­ able to have their computer sys­ safety for the year to come. S'dtii^ ; Forhe's editor, James Michaels, gifts annually which it uses to pro­ and only the interest from investment ported in late September this year tems fully comply with Y2K by 1 of these are reported to ma^Je^p^^ will leave his post at the magazine, end­ vide athletic scholarships and in is used. Expectancies of VMI total that the FAA(Federal Air Admin­ Oct. 1999. American Airlines is much as $100 an hour (I!) de|)Ug-5 ing a .'^7-year tenure. some cases athletic facility improve­ around $70 million at this time. This istration) is falling behind in the expected to spend over $100 mil­ ging computer systems for com-J ments. The Development Board deferred money can come froin sev­ updates of its computer systems. lion on work to fix the Y2K bug in panics and government agencies! America face.s a pilot shortage also raises money to provide for an eral places. The most likely sources The FAA also doubted that several its computer systems. The Y2K problem is al.so used to| and has cancelled some flights amid a array of needs at VMI including ath­ of deferred tnoney comes from foreign countries, such as Mexico Chase Manhattan says it will market computer equipment to" wave of early retirements by pilots aim­ letic operations, program needs and alumni willing part of their estates to .ail'd the Dominican Republic, spend $300 million on Y2K work, private persons. With a guarantee ing to lock July slock prices into their facilities. The VMI Foundation VMI or from alumni naming VMI as would make the deadline. This and the full bill for corporate that the equipment the consumer retirement-fund payout. seeks support for all facets of the a beneficiary in their insurance poli­ could mean that flights to destina­ America expects to end up in the buys today is Y2K proof, it'will Institute except intercollegiate ath­ cies both of which are paid upon the tions in these countries would be low trillions. surely sell better than the .same Yahoo surpas.sed third-i|uarter letics. Combined, private sources death of the benefactor. Therefore, halted for days because of safety With bills that high, paid by equipment from another maker earnings expectations with a net income will provide this year approximately VMI cannot expect a lot of the prom­ concerns. Some computer scien­ the companies, the price for goods that cannot guarantee its perfor­ of $16.7 nnllion, helped by increasing 27% of VMI’s budget. ised money for many years to come. tists even claim that jets will virtu­ and services for the average per­ mance beyond the 31 st of Decem­ traffic at its popular world-wide web site The VMI Foundation is the The fund raising agencies give ally fall out of the air if the bug son will surely ri.se in order to com­ ber 1999. and lighter expense controls. agency that deals with the widest the annual allotments (this year over isn’t fixed before the end of 1999. pensate the losses of the compa­ On the home front at VMI, a ■» - spectrum of giving. The Foundation $10 million) to the Board of Visitors But not only air transporta­ nies. "task Force 2000" has been set pp to GM want.s to separate contract started in 1937 and has continued to to allocate that money unless it was tion could be dealt a serious blow But the Y2K bug may not handle any Y2K problems at VMI.i talks next year with the UAW for its parts contribute substantial monetary as­ restricted fora specific purpose upon ifthe Y2Kbug isn’t fixed. The U.S. only directly affect companies and This group is chaired by Col. Fraley, unit, Delphi. The move could hamper sets to this institution. The first donation. The most recent and no­ General Accounting Office reports government agencies. In an inter­ One of the problems VMI coulcf ftice efforts to patch up GM's relationships major campaign to acquire major table application of this unrestricted that Medicare might have troubles view made by the Sunday Times in in the spring of 1999 is that th(istu- with the union. Meanwhile, GM is commitments VMI began in 1978 money has been in the installation of with distributing benefits after the London, an anonymous senior ex­ dent records could become faijlty. launching its Silverado pickup. with a modest goal of $30 million. the wiring in each cadet room in bar­ Along with the VMI Campaign was racks. Two thirds of the restricted M.-: Kodak has kept the same share the subsequent and Sesquicentennial money each year goes towards schol- hh I of U.S. film sales for tiionths, analysts Campaign, and together, in twelve arships. Also, foundation money The Asian Flu is Catching . i say, leading to upgrading views of the years, collected over $170 million contributed to the construction on companies near-term prospects. in endowment and $70 million in ex­ Cameron Hall and New Science. This seems to be the first step rate debt and borrowing money will pectancies. From 1990 to the Providing 27% of VMI’s total Mike Wilson in a major effort to shore up U.S. decrease. These effects of thefTate Motorola topped Wall Street es­ present VMI has not been in a cam­ budget means that if it were not for Business Writer economic growth and stabilize the decrease should help to prolon^jio- ever-fragile global markets. The mestic growth and prop up fot;9Jgfi timates by reporting an operating profit paign phase in which it actively has this money tuition would be much 1 of .$40 million in thp third quarter as it sought major financial commit­ higher for all cadets. These funds The Asian economic crisis be­ president of the New York Federal economies. J reaped the benefits of a restructuring ments. However, despite a formal also raise the revenue to supply above gan more than a year ago with bank­ Reserve Bank, William In spite of positive effort< (^' program put in place months ago. campaign and with predictions that average facilities in classes and labs. ing defaults and currency devaluation McDonough, said, “[this may be] the the Federal Reserve and the?l^f alumni giving would decrease dur- The list is inexhaustible. in small countries like Thailand and most serious financial crisis since most analysts and economist.s,^pjeJ- Boston Chicken sought Chapter Malaysia. Since then it has caused a World War II—and one that has a diet a recession is eminent, it is sin^- 11 protection, laid off 500 workers and ripple effect that has finally caught up propensity to get worse rather than ply a matter of when. The best esti­ closed 178 restuarants as an out-of-court with the surging U.S. market. better." mates are anywhere from a year tO restructuring fell through. The economies of Asia, Russia, The Fed is meeting again on eighteen months away, just in timfc Japan, South America and now Europe the 17'" of November to discuss cut-> ' for the turn of the century. , . " have been weakening ever since and ting the rate even further. The idea Many analysts and investor's DOW JONES steering the global economy into un­ behind lowering interest rates is that alike are uncertain to the reaction of estau ran t charted waters. Last week the United U.S. consumers will spend more domestic and international mafket/; Average: OPi':N24HO»rRS States Federal Re.serve Board lowered with lower rates. Demand for do­ in the year 2000. 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With Halloween just around Arts and Leisure Editor irmed to reporters. No they started to record Radiance, in live with that. So he waits Cor her. I took il, and it svorked. I owe the corner I thought lhat maybe you date’s set. Mark Kano a big thanks for sav­ might be interested in seeing some ub Once again, my review is a ing my relationship with some­ of the best horror movies. This is a one I am in love with very list (in descending order) of the lop siicK BAY: Walter band that is on the top of my list. Not only do the guys from Ath­ deeply. ten horror movies of all time. You Cronkite, 81, “doj^g fine” enaeum possess .serious musical MTV will debut will probably notice that I have in­ after being briefly admitted brilliance, but they also have a cre­ Athenaeum’s release Flat Tire cluded some .sequels. In the horror :o a New York hospital ative and intelligent name. Ath­ in a month. This is probably the industry it is essential to keep the best song on the album, and the story alive and it is hard to so in a Tuesday. The venerable enaeum is derived from the Greek word meaning the temple of video should be even better manner that can be percieved as in­ newsman took ill en route Athena. Poets would congregate There are two other telligent. So. I will only include the [o a taping of CBS’ This there to read their poems and share songs that a worth mentioning. sequels that I thought to be a great Radiance and Unnoticed. Un­ Morning. their philosophies on life. Today, addition to the screen; or should I say an athenaeum is an institution or til listening to theses specific "scream." I can guarantee you that society that promotes literary or songs, have I never before been you will llnd most of them at your iRETIRING KIND? Actress scientific learning. The drummer’s more compelled to call my girl­ local movie rental business: Jariiie Lee Curtis vowing to (Nic Brown) father was an active friend up and say I am sorry for all the mistakes I have made. 10. Nightmare on Elm Street take off a year, maybe two, member of an actual athenaeum. It was a “Dead Poets Society” that in­ They definitely open your 9. The Howling II to-be a full-time mom cluded notable figures in the liter­ eyes, to unseen errors. 8. Demon Knight to her 12-year-old daugh­ ary world. Such as; Hunter S. Th­ All of A thenaeum ’s 7. The Shining ter. ompson and Robert Penn Warren. songs are based out of relation­ 6. Texas Chainsaw Massacre The band is from, one of my ships. For instance. Flat Tire 5. Night of The Living Dead and Away are about women in personal favorite cities, Greens­ 4. Silence of the Lainbs RATINGS RACE: CBS bad situations with their cur­ boro, North Carolina. They met 3. Event Horizon rent boyfriends. Regardless of topples NBC—again, about six years ago, during the ever 2. Seven how bad the scenario is, Kano winning the primetime stressful rigors of public high 1. The Omen II is there to pick them up and week ended Sunday. The school. They are: Grey Brewster (vocals/guitars), Mark Kano (vo­ show them how a “real man” Once you have ventured the Peacock’s ER was the No. cals/guitars), Alex Mckinney (bass can feel about love. Wouldn’t underworld of Blockbuster Video, guitar), and Nic Brown (drums). you know it? He definitely 1 show. you will begin to notice a lot of films After touring the Greensboro Los Angeles, California. From to come back and fall in love again. gives sound advice to all men in that look and probably are "chee.sy." tour scene. Athenaeum busted out there, they had nowhere to go, but It happens in almost everyone’s the country. He is reaching out PFLUNKED: Monday’s With that here is a list of the top five with their first, and independent re­ up. lifetime. The lyrics are “What I and telling everyone how the new. movies to stay away from. Unless f v t^ h u t of controversial Civil lease; in May of 1995. Radiance is in a distinct didn’t know/ Is I was killing you/ sensitive world reacts lo love, you want a really good laugh. ;War sitcom The Secret Anyone from the Raleigh area has class of albums. One that I con­ I said a lot of things/ that I didn’t meaningful relationships, and life heard Dfthe studio that this LP was sider elite, because every track is mean to/ But, I am older now/ and in general. I believe that this al­ Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer 5. Attack...Killer Tomatoes recorded, the.Duck-Kee Studios. appearing and I your mind and I am leaving you/so we can wait bum is not only one of the best drew a 1.6 overnight 4. Fright Night They have built a name around never leave your heart. Kano tells awhile/ if it brings me back to pieces that a band can produce, 3. Child's Play (all of them) rating—considered very finding young local bands in North the story of a girl that he left be­ you." This song was the basis for but a listing of what modern 2. Critters II low. Even by UPN stan­ Carolina, then watching them hind, only to realize that he made my own experiences earlier this women need out of a guy, and per­ dards. blow-up into .stardom. a mistake. Somehow, he returns to summer when it was released. It sonally I am all ears. 1. Blacula

BATTLING BIG BIRD; Consumer activist Ralph Mixin' It Up W ith Rich Upcoming Events Nader criticizing PBS kids’ i . •^bw Sesame Street for accepting its first corporate A Review Of What To Drink, And sponsorship—a deal with a fri/fay, Oct. 9. L e s s Than playground company. What Not To Drink. J a k e @ Tfie Boathouse in PLAY IT AGAIN: As Time Goes By, a novel something different try a Shandi. favorite shooters here for you to prequel—and sequel—to Rich Hodge A Shandi is a famous drink of the try. The Screaming Nazi, Kami­ Norfolk. kaze, Surfers paradise, French 1942 movie classic Arts and Leisure Writer British Isles; it is made with half i t Lager beer and half lemonade or Hooker, Blue Hawaiian, Alabama :^sablanca, in stores 7 up. Before there was Zima there Slam-a, B-52, Flaming DR. Pep­ today. I tnought that I would shed was the Shandi, and it is a lot bet­ per, Boiler Maker, Sex on the .some light on what to drink in all ter than a Zima and makes a great Beach, Irish Mist, Texas Prairie Saturday, Oct. f O, In c u b u ^ the bars you will be visiting this summer drink. Fire, Gorilla Fart, Apple turnover. BACK TO SEE THE season. Drinking is a joyous occa­ The most common drinks in Avalanche, Brian damage. Fire WIZARD: A November 6 sion among friends. A bar can be a a bar are known as rail drinks. In Ball, Buttery Nipple, Cement Tra^ in CharlotteaoiHe. launch has been set for the great place to drink, dance, play this day and age it is not uncom­ Mixer, Lemon drop. Mind eraser. Melon ball. rfitelease of The Wizard of pool, meet someone or talk about mon for a person to be drinking good times or whatever. The thing some frozen pink concoction out My top ten drinks are as fol­ ¥ y Oz. The beloved 1939 film that always gets me is when the of a hurricane glass through a lows, meaning that the order in will open on some 1,800 bartender asks, “what will it be” straw with a blue umbrella, it is which I would order in a bar. I.) Monday, Oct. 12, CowIdo4 xjunkie? screens nationwide. and in a fury of desperation and just not cool, not cool at all. So Vodka Tonic 2.) Capt. Morgan confusion, I blurt out the old stand lets move on to more mature and coke 3.) Pumpkin Ale 4.) by Vodka Tonic or the really old drinks, drinks of distinct charac­ Black and Tan 5.) Kamikaze 6.) @ The Carpenter Cent&r in RETURN TO OZ: Director .stand by “I’ll have a Bud”. I usu­ ter. In the event that you don’t Sea Breeze 7.) Bloody Mary 8.) Tim Burton to guide a ally forget that new drink, I heard have a brain fart and order a bud. Single malt over the rocks 9.) sxndicated TV series. Lost about the week earlier but some try a bourbon and coke or a rum . Blue Motorcycle 10.) Irish Mist- Richmond. time 1 don’t. I will try to put to­ chilled and a double espresso to in'Oz, based on the and coke. If you are relatively new' gether a short list of different to the bar scene ask the bartender .sober up for the long ride home. books of Wizard author L. drinks, .some of them my favorite to recommend the house special it I thought I would include Frank Baum, Daily and some of them not. In a bar will always be a winner. It is a some lips for the bar so all would Variety says. there are about a million things you bartender’s job to take one look at go well. The most important thing could order to party with, but few the customer and instantly know to do in a bar is tip, tip big and (Wednesday, Oct. f taste as good as they sound. I re­ what would tickle their fancy. In early it will ensure that the bar­ LOIS SINGS? Teri Hatcher member the first time I ordered a any case always remember that tender remembers your generos­ in talks to star in hit drink witlKmy parents a sweet light liquor goes best with light ity. He will make sure to get you drinks quickly. If you are going to @ Peahody'a in Ofi Beach; stage revival Cabaret, bourbon and gin Manhattan, I re­ mixes and dark with dark and that member my dad saying are you drink some frozen fruit concoction either on a national tour tequila never goes with any thing sure when I ordered the drink. I but salt and a lemon. If you try li­ do not order it during a busy time, or on Broadway, Variety said "yeah, of course dad,” and suf­ quor, try it with fruit juice or tonic they take forever to make and he says. fered through it the rest of the and make sure you get it with ice. might get pissed. The most impor­ night. I thought it would be cool If you remember one thing from tant thing to remember is to be to order a Manhattan but it was not this article, NEVER EVER order polite, never hang money in his (iiedne&day, Oct. m, THAT WOODY: Hemp a cool drink. In the mad world of anything you heard ordered in a face, whatever you do don’t ad­ activist Woody Harrelson the bar environment it is important movie. A martini is one of the dress him as chief or any other in a Kentucky court Tues- . to know what types of cocktails hardest drinks to stomach believe ridiculous name. He sees you @ Tremont Mueic just wait for him to get a chance day on (what else?) hemp there are. me I made that mistake as well. My first suggestion of a dif­ What ever you do, do not order the to mix your drink. If you follow possession charges. ferent drink is a beer, yes beer. scotch or anything el.se straight up, these steps he will always keep Hal! in Charlotte. Beer comes in a variety of forms that means it is plain with out ice your drinks coming and he will UNCLE? Kelsey Grammer Pilsner, Malt liquor, Lager, Ale, or water. If you want to take shots probably buy you a few rounds. I would like to take a minute to moving to withdraw the Stout, Light, Dark, Domestic or stay home and enjoy the solace imported. The one drink I u.sually from embarrassment of ending up ask that you think when you lawsuit he filed against the opt for first is a Black and Tan on the floor of the bar. drink and to have a designated Friday, Oct It, Jim Breyer adult Website that posted made with Guinness Stout poured The shooter, the drink of driver Drinking is a great time the Pam and Tommy sex over Bass pale ale. If you feel like college kids across the land. and can also be nightmarish. I trying something new, try u micro have known more than a few tapes, the company says. Shooters are similar to shots but @ 6)a/V Chapel, (dake forest brew made with an exotic fruit like they taste a heck of a lot better. In guys who ruined their lives by pumpkin, my favorite beer is most bars bartenders have several making poor decisions while Pumpkin Ale. Hey if you like V8 specialties and will delight in drinking. I would like to dedi­ Unioereity. pour half a beer into a glass and making you a few. In the mad cate this part of my review to Briefs are compiledfrom the E! Ihe rest V8 to create a bloody beer. world of bars shooters are a quick Jesse who never got to walk Online web service. In any who if you feel like to try way to a'great time. I will list my away from his mistake. \ s,.-..

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