An in erview with Graham Chapman by Howard B Bernard ) and the Cambridge Foot· Assoc1ste Editor lights Club, the school's comedy organ1- In an interview, Graham Chapman ol zalton, on television; Cambridge. Chap­ 1s d1gn1fled and restrained man reasoned, was the school to attend Not once, for instance, did he lapse into because 1t had the best comedy depart· a Holy Grall voice or do a Silly Walk But ment he gave more insight into the mind of a So he went to Cambndge, and paid for comedian - indeed, a Python - by ra­ his later years of medical school by writ· ttonally discussing his life and work that mg for The Froat Report Also working way than he could have by being the type on that program were ot onstage personality one often sees on and Ronnie Barkham (the " Two Ron­ lato-r11ght talk shows. nies" of B ritish TV fame) and five of the Indeed 1t was writing for such a "chat six.people who would later go on to be show ', as the British call them. that gave members of Monty Python (Chapman. Chapman his start. He had always hked , , and comedy and felt a yearning to be a co-­ M ichael Palin were associated with the medic actor, but his parents felt that that show; troupe member Terry Gilham joined was probably not a ve~y sensible way to later). earn a ltving He decided to study medi­ After graduating from Cambndge with cine because. as he says, his brother had his medical degree, Chapman decided studied to be a doctor, and he had all the to give writing an attempt as a way to books lying around the house. Medicine. make a living. So he and John Cleese therefore, seemed to be the easiest and (his writing partner even today) went to a best way to get into a university. He de­ Mediterranean island for three months cided that he wanted to go to Cambridge to wn te a screenplay. (It was quite ap· after seeing Jonathan Miller (another pealing after finals, so I did that rather British doctor-comedian: he was in "Be­ than ear-nose-and-throat,") The exper- Grah•m Ch•pman. - D•veDr•b. yond the Fringe" wt th Dudley Moore and ( continued on P•Q• 10)

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ac • -. . --- . - ~ . . . -..,; ~ .. . . . " ., ' The student newspaper of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Volume 11, Number 19 Tuesday, November 1, 1983 ohol policy and party ban to change WPI

by Eileen Flanagan pus, 1n dormitories and other butld1ngs, perm1ss1ble " A fraternity had pushed moratcrium on open fraternity parties, in Newspeak Staff openly consuming alcohol. More impor­ them over the edge," said Jim Pouho· order lo allow time for the issue to be B Term '83 marks the beginning of a tantly the school worried about alcohol poulos, IFC President. The Worcester Investigated further. The night before, new era at WPI It s1gn1f1es the end of abuse and its effects on the students. Police Department announced that 1t 1s on September 26, KAP had already de­ both open fraternity parties and drinking Another ma1or concern was the llab1llty prepared to arrest people the next time 1t cided it would hold no more open parties on campus Late In A-Term, the IFC de­ of the school 1f harm should come to is called 1n on a complaint ~oncerning a At a meeting with represen\8t1ves from cided to ban open fraternity parties The students should not be proh1b1ted from fraternity. KA P's Alumni Hoard, and Dean Grogan, Dean of Students Office presented WP l's lhe Pub. a center of social act1v1ty. The On September 27th, the IFC called a KAP's advisor, the decision was made. new alcohol policy last week. The IFC Committee believes all of these concerns meeting of all fraternity presidents. The Dean Grogan believes there are three and WPI had various reasons for devel­ are addressed in the policy it has brought decision was made to place a two week (continued on page 10) oping these policies, 11abl1tty for permit· forth ting alcohol to be consumed by minors How will WPI enforce the new policy? was a maior concern o f both Because tt 1s a major change, a first of· • fender of any regulation will be treated Guidelines for the use of alcohol on The WPI Alcohol Polley with the assumption that he is not aware For a few years. WPI had recognized a of the seriousness of the new policy. Vio­ the WPI campus need for a more rigid regulation of alco· lators will be advised of the policy. and a hol consumption. This past summer a record of these warnings will be kept. If committee was formed to make a cam· the offender repeats the v1olat1on, the pus alcohol policy. It had been the hope Dean of Student's Office will be notified. 1. Alcohol is allowed on WPI property to the WPI Goat's Head Pub. of the commllteo to implement the new Campus code wtll have been violated, only as defined in the alcohol use state­ 2. No beer bottles are allowed on the policy 1n September Many areas of cam­ and the offense will be treated according ment. campus at any time pus had representation in this commit· to the Constitution of the WPI Campus 1a The Goats Head Pub operates tee Bernard Brown, Dean of Students, Judicial System If the problem persists, under the authority of a license granted 3. The use of kegs and beer balls must Dean Janet-Begin Richardson, Associate •· as a last and final resort the student by the City or Worcester Licensing Com· be spec1f1cally approved by the sponsor· Dean o f Student Affairs; Maggie Mul­ could be arrested," said Kevin McDonald mission. These guidelines do not pertain ing campus office queen, Counseling Services: Al Whitney, of Campus Police Chief of WPI Police, Jim Demetry, a Last week, floor meetings were held rn member of the faculty, Glen Deluca, As· all dormitories The policy and the en­ s1stant Director of Student Actw1ties. Jim forcement procedure were explained Functio s Including Alcohol Culpepper, Director of Athletics Mike Resident Advisors are required to enforce Vigna, Food Services Director, Debbie the policy 1f a student is seen 1n the halls Scott, Assistant Alumni Director, and with an open container. What happens 1n 1. To register a party including alco· coholtc beverages al the function Carol Price, Events Coordinator, Uni· one's room behind a closed door will not hol, an alcohol use registration form vers1ty Relations. In September, with the concern an RA unless the occupants of must be completed by the party regrs­ policy nearly completed, two students the room are excessively noisy. If an RA trant(s) and registered with the Campus 7 The reg1s1rant(s) will be held re­ wore Invited to Jorn the committee Dean knows a student 1s Intoxicated, he 1s ob· Police Office at least 72 hours prior to sponsible for the behavior of the partici­ Brown regretted lhat most of the dcc1· ligated to take action and pre·1ent lhe the function. pants, for ceasing to serve those v1s1bly s1ons had already been formed howev· student from continuing drinking A ma· Intoxicated, and for all charges, costs, er, he wanted student input Jack Nick· 1or concern for the Resident Advisors 1s 2 An alternate, non-alcoholic bever­ and any damages Incurred In connec­ erson, President of the Student Body, that of habtltty As members of the WPI age must be provided at all parties 1n­ tion w11h the event nnd Mike Stone, Act1v1t1es Chairman of staff they are responsible for the actions cludrng alcohol. the IFC. attended the last meeting of the of any underage student they have al· 8 At the conclusion of the event ttle committee The policy was f1nahzed at lowed to consume alcohol 3. The reg1strant(s) of all parties where this meeting Mike Stone was disappointed The new alcohol policy 1s 8 very se· premises are to be returned to their orig· alcohol 1s being served must be of legal inal physical state by the reg1strant(s) by tho lack of student input in the policy nous part of the campus code, and drtnklng age Changes in the poltcy were superf1c1al should be taken seriously by the slu· Rubbish 1s to be placed 1n trash contain­ at the meeting attended by the student ers and furniture returned to its ong1nal dents 4 In accordance with Massachusetts representatives I m not ob1ect1ng to the location F a1lure to do so will result m tho State Law, 11 1s unlawful to sell. give. policy, but to the fact that students had IFC Bans Open Part ~es reg1strant(s) being charged for neccs· serve or permit to bo served, alcoholic no Input" Jatk Nickerson believed he During A· Term the IFC decided there sary custod1al /maintenance services beverages to persons under age 20 ano Mike Stone were invited to the meet· wrtl be no more open fraternity parties at Ing "as a courtesy, but that the policy WPI was an admm1strallve issue • He did not The Worcester Police were very upset 5 In accordance with Massachusetts 9 Alcohol Beverage Use Reg1strat1on expect to be involved tn the writing of the with the behavior of WPl's fraternlues State Law, 1l 1s unlawful for persons Forms are available at the following loca­ ma1or points of the policy The department became aggravated by under 20 to possess alcoholic beverages tions Tue Office of the Dean of Stu­ In wrlling lhe policy, the committee 1he many incidents concerning exces­ dents The Olt1ce of the Events Coordi­ addressed certain concerns of WPI As sive noise. parties, and other lrntern1ty­ 6 Pub1tc1ty for functions at which al· nator (BoyntoR Hall, Second Floor), Othco an oducat1onal lns111ut1on. WPI wishes to related problems Neighbors hnve com· cohollc beverages will be served may not of Res1dent1al Life, and The Campus respect and obey the law The school did plained constantly, and the previously emphasize the use or nva1lab1lity of al- Police not approve of stud nt •ungoncam· lenient attitude of WPD was no longer NEW SPEAK Tuesday, November 1, 1983 Pa e 2 (-~~-----E_d_iT_o_R_iA_L______) (~ ______LE_TT_E_R_s ______:~J Social void must be filled The end of open fraternity parties The IFC ban on open parties. along with the new campus alcohol policy. To the Editor. campus now that a sign1f1cant part of the will leave a serious void in WPI social life. The unfortunate coincidental Open rratern1ty parties no longer exist social life at WPI has vanished? timing of these two policies 1s leaving the student body wondering what to at WPI One by one, the Alumni Boards WPI has enjoyed the reputation of be­ do on Friday and Saturday nights. at each house have decided to ban open ing outstanding in both the academic Like them or not, most people realize that open fraternity parties were the parties The impetus for the bannings 1s and social areas I feel this social reputa­ tion stemmed largely from the fraternity social focus at WPI. They had their bad points, but fraternity parties were a rooted in the recent pressure applied by the Worcester Police Department con­ parties and the social outlet they pro­ great way to meet people. Those who are quick to criticize the IFC ban must cerning noise, litter, and under-age drink­ vided Now we are forced Wtth filling th ts look at the situation from the fraternities' point of view The houses were ing at the open parties. WPl's administra­ social gap. It 1s vital to maintain our so­ being damaged. and the majority of the partygoers would go home, leaving tion also apphed pressure for a change cial reputation because academics are the house members with the burden of cleanup and repairs. In addition. the tn the format of fraternity parties A third only a portion of an incoming freshman's consideration when choosing a place to fraternity houses are liable for minors drinking on the premises, whether faction brought about the recent sweep­ ing change in our social surroundings: continue his/her education. they served them or not. The open-party ban was necessary for the IFC to the fraternities' undergraduate members. Who wants to go to a school with a protect the houses, the members and the fraternity alumni. Open fraternity parties over the last lousy social life? The new campus alcohol policy is also a necessity for the administration few years were incredible events of large There is no denying thata problem will to reduce the liability of WPI concerning alcohol use. Many students do not proportion where a good percentage of arise If something is not done to pick up the social lag An undercurrent of uncer­ realize that WPI is not a little island separated from the state of Massa­ WPl's students drank, socialized, and in general, had a good t1 me. When the party tainty and restlessness has already crept chusetts. For this reason, the school had to adopt an alcohol policy that is was over everyone went home Everyone. in amongst us. It ts evident in the dorms consistent with state law. The theme that is constant between the alcohol that 1s, exept the brothers at the house. where underclassmen stay in or go home policy and the party ban is that we must obey the state law. WPI and the IFC The brothers were left with a house smell­ on Fridays and Saturday nights because are attempting to protect themselves from legal liabilities involved with ing of beer, hours of unpleasant clean­ there's nothing to do and nowhere to go up. and more often than not. damage Upperclassmen, long bored with the stag­ minors drinking Inflicted to the house by transient party nant social scene, have begun leaving Students must now realize that with these policies 1n effect we must now goers with little regard for private prop­ campus at every opportunity to seek fun do something to change social life on this campus To begin with, people are erty The damage to fraternity houses el!iewhere, whether It be found In bars. looking toward Social Committee to fill the void Unfortunately. SocComm is during parties resulted in repairs and nightclubs, or on other college campuses lacking the volunteers necessary to increase their programming. Students general maintenance costing m the order If something is not done, our school will be deserted every weekend by peo­ can have a say in their own activities simply by Joining Social Committee and of tens of thousands of dollars. Some ask, ''if It was such a hassle, why ple seeking something to do and some­ sharing their input. In addition to SocComm. the void in social activities can did frats have big open parties?" The one new to meet I may be exaggerating be filled by other student organizations The ·Classes' and answer 1s twofold. The obvious reason 1s but I feel an air of uncertainty among other groups who were afraid to have weekend activities because of poor the unique social flavor the parties con­ everyone I've spoken to concerning WPl's tributed to WPl's community. True, some social future attendance can now have these events with high hopes of success. Student ll 1s the duty of both the students and attitudes to alternative forms of social activity will not change overnight. In found open parties not fun in the least, but the majority of the students on cam­ the administration to do something to experimenting with different forms of activity programming. some may pus attended and en1oyed open parties improve the social atmosphere on WPl's initially fail. but eventually a new social attitude will be achieved. Student The second reason for not having banned campus The functions and events that groups must try now to organize new forms of gatherings to help shape the open parties earlier is one of interfrater­ take place from now on must appeal to a wider range of interests. The only way to social future of WPI nal relations What house would cancel their biggest social attractions knowing accomplish this is active communication that everyone would merely go down the between the students and administra­ Letters Polley street and attend a party at another tion. Students cannot be apathetic and house? sit back playing a passive role We must ask tor and recommend that new and WPI Newspeak welcomes letters to the editor. Letters submitted for the We are now left with closed fraternity interesting social events take place on publication should be typed (double spaced) and contain the typed or printed parties. In its present, nebulously de­ campus. At the same time, the admini­ name of the author as well as the author's signature. Letters should contain a fined state, a closed party consists of stration must listen and respond as well phone number for verification. Students submitting letters to the editor should brothers and their invited guests. The as possible. Cooperation 1s a must if we put their class year after thetr name. Faculty and staff should include their full title. parties are much smaller, better con­ are to main tam social activity and student Letters deemed libelous or irrelevant to the WPI community will not be published trolled, and hardly house-damaging. For commun1cat1on on this campus The editors reserve the right to edit letters for correct punctuation and spelling. the brothers and their guests, it's a per­ It 1s obviously a time of change for the Letters to the editor are due by noon on the Saturday preceding publication Send fect situation WPI community As our new social at­ them to WPI box 2700 or bring them to the Newspeak Office. Riley 01 . But what about the hundreds of stu­ mosphere evolves. there will be growing Commentary articles reflect the opinions of the writer and not necessarily dents who were regular rratern1ty party­ pains, but we must transform the recent Newspeak . hoppers? The damage to the house I mentioned above, was caused almost changes in social policy into pos1t1ve entirely by non-students and people not steps toward creative and en1oyable so· r associated with WPI So what's to be­ c1al programming. - Jtm Pou11opou1os , 84 iUSPS !>le> '801 come of the innocent part1ers on this

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editor-In-chief thing to eat and drink before you leave Steve Knopp1ng f•culty advlaor To the Editor In all. the entire procedure takes about features editor As we all know. there 1s always a lot of Ljungquist 30 minutes (hat! of 11 eating and drt11k1ng Kirsten Storm partying and general merry-making go­ buslneH manager alter the blood drawing). involves almost ing on at WPI. Recently, however. a se­ no discomfort, and gives you the won­ Bob Baker photography editor advertising manager rious event took place on campus - the derful feeling that you have done some­ Dave Drab Maureen O'Brien blood drive sponsored by the Panhellen­ thing to help other people. I will readily circulation manager ic Association and the Red Cross. I ap· admit that I was a bit nervous when I first aports editor• Ed Childs plaud these groups for thetr efforts. and I walked into Alden Hall to make my dona­ Hsoclate editor• made my contribution towards their goal tion, but now that I've been through the Marion Keeler Howard B. Bernard graphlca editor of 150 pints of blood per day. procedure I know that I will be a regular David P Tormey Jack Nickerson Carlo Verrengia For those who have never given blood, donor. Walter Plante like I hadn't until this event, I want to On a d1rterent sub1ect, I think I have a briefly describe the procedure. First you partial solullon to a rear mentioned 1n t------STAFF ~------_.. are asked your name. b1rthdate, and "Fraternity Parties - an unsolved s1tua­ home address You are then given a Jon Baskin Jim Goodell Chris Olson hon" (Newspeak, September 7). IFC Pres­ Bob Pare short medical form to 1111 out It asks ident Jim Poultopoulos voiced concerns Jeanne Ben1amin Eric Langevin Paul Rienzo some simple questions like "Do you feel that fraternity parties might be raided by Jackie Biascoechea Jell Lenard well today?" 1n addition to a few health the Worcester Police "Fines tor serving Sue St1dsen questions A Red Cross nurse then takes minors or intoxicated persons can range Tom Cappelletti Larry Leung Paul Tapper a small blood sample from a finger. using into hundreds or dollars per person, Greg Doerschler Daniel Mott Dave Wall a special tool which practically elimi­ spelling serious trouble for a raided fra­ Paul Fortier nates any pain After he or she performs Steve Olivieri Carol Wilder ternity," the article said There is a s1m Eiieen Flanagan Jeff Winick a quick test on the blood sample you lie pie way to alleviate Jim s fears - require down on a table, where a tube 1s con­ fraternities to obey the law when giving WPI Newspeak of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, formerly the Tech News, has nected to you This process has been parties II the law says that you cant been published weekly during the academic year, except during college vacations, refined to the point where you feel no­ serve alcohol to anyone under 20 then since 1909 Letters to the editor must be signed and contain a telephone number thing morn than a pin-prick, and the sen­ don't serve them alcohol As the 1983 tor verification. WPI Newspeak subscribes to Collegiate Press Service, Collegiate sation quickly goes away For the next 1984 Student Handbook says on page Head Imes, and National On-Campus Reports Edit on al and business offices are five to ten minutes you remain laying 24, 'WPI believes 1n a governrnent of located tn Room 01. Sanford Alley Hall at WPI. Copy deadline 1s noon on the down, and the blood 1s drawn I was sur­ laws and not of men It 1s the right of ony Saturday preceding publication. Typesetting done by Laplante Associates prised when the nurse told me 1t was c1t1zen 10 crlllc1ze to protest and to at Printing done by Enterprise Printing and Graphics Company First class postage finished. the process had taken so httlo tempt to change the law in accord with paid at Worcester. Massachusetts. Subscription rate 1s $10.00 per school year. time and I had fell absolutely no ellect const1tu11onal procedures No one hns single copies 60 cents w1th1n the continental United States Make all checks from II As a linal step you are presented the right however to d'sregard or d1 payable to WPI Newspeak with a certificate thanking you for your obey the law first donation, and are then given some Richard Bouchard Jr 87 Tuesday, November 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK c COMMENTARY ) Cynic's corner: Double standards the roommate rule by David F. Wall themselves of the nghl to go out and Newspeak Staff drink themselves silly, why not deprive by Nathan Daniels hours per day. Living Furnishings are a Hello, and welcome to another edition them of their right to operate everyone's of this column. It's B-Term, which means Roommate (room' mat) n. a person rare species of human - so rare, in fact. favorite lethal weapon, the automobile. with whom one shares a room or rooms that the U S. Government almost placed tt's getting colder, and the news 1s get­ Instantly. For a good long time. That will Well, now that the first term is over, most them on its Endangered Species list. but ting grim before the holiday rush of good solve the problem more efficiently than of us freshmen have become used to the then decided that it would be better if cheer. removing the right of half the population idea of sharing a room with a second or they died out anyway. (4 pts.) Our top story tonight - the new alco­ of college campuses to have a beer. The even a third person Unfortunately, most The Practical Joker - Nearly everyone hol policy, which for all intents and pur­ removal of licenses as penalty for drunk of us don't hke the idea of sharing a room knows one and nearly everyone hates poses has declared the campus dry save driving will cut the death toll by remov­ with a second or third person. ham. He's the person who throws your for the Goat's Head Pub. ing every stupid S.O.B. from sixteen to It would appear that at the Office of towel into the hall while you're taking a I have to tip my hat to Dean Bernard sixty who thinks it's all right to drink and Residential Life there Is an unwritten law shower. His activities Include also set­ Brown, first of all. It takes a very brave drive. which states " Thou shalt not assign com­ ting your alarm for 2 a m and putting man to place his signature above such I can envision the letters from irate people who will be waving statistics In patible people together." A corollary of shaving cream in your physics home­ an iniquitous piece of idiocy, especially the law states " Thou shalt not place two work. (62 pts ) if it wasn't his idea and 1t isn't his fault. my face about just who gets caught compatible people on the same floor." The Stereo LoudnH1 Addict - These But, 1f not Dean Brown, who do we drinking and driving. I have two answers Of course, on occasion. the ORL might roommates usually say "Huh?" quite a blame? I'll tell you, the Massachusetts for them. One is on the nature of statis­ accidentally assign two suitable students bit. O ften these people are also Singers state legislature in particular, and the de­ tics. They are only as good as the data to the same room. This 1s where they (see above). When two people of this lusions of legislatures everywhere an gen­ they are based on. and I'm willing to put become very creative by assignmg very class are on the same floor the area with­ eral money on the chance that the number of The new alcohol poltcy is basically the people caught versus the number of obnoxious people to the rooms directly in 500 yards of their rooms becomes a above and below this perfect pair. "Stereo War Zone". (71 pts.) school confessing that yes, It too, must perpetrators is not at all the same thing Although the picture we patnt 1s not The Alcoholic• Anonymou1 Poiter follow the law Even tf the law 1s stupid. My second argument Is well worn, but very bright, most people are not that bad· Chlld - One of t he AAPC's hands holds let me say that I am not in favor of It surfaces again with Marines being shot at in two hemispheres. This nation claims ly oft. To help you gauge the compat1blh­ a beer, and the other holds pretzels at hoardes of drunken students (not just ty of you and your roommate(s) I have night and aspinn 1n the morning. 900/o of put together a llst of some of the various the people in this class live in Morgan personalities roommates can exhibit Sim­ Hall. These people perform ancient ritu­ ply find the categories that describe your als honortng long-forgotten gods; one roommate best Then go through the list example 1s the trad1t1onal Saturday-night (~ ______o_u_r_o_F_1_u_R_N __ ~~~---') and find the ones that describe you best. offerings to the Porcelain Goddess. (84 Each category has a point value Usmg pts.) these numbers, ltnd the average of your The lvoryphoblc Dlrtball - the " I­ fraternity brothers, either) roaming the the right to tell a young male of non­ roommate's scores; then find the aver­ D on't-loo k-D 1rty-S o-Why-Shou ld-1- municipality wreaking havoc on all and drin king age that he can be sent some age of yours The closer the numbers. Waste-Water-O n-A-Shower' type. This sundry. The Intent of the legislatures is unknown place where he will shoot at the more compatible the two people in person has very few friends. When he possibly one of the most noble - to re­ people with an automatic rifle cheerfully question are. (Percent error of this me­ talks to people, they prefer 1t If he calls move the hazard of morons who drink forced on him by the United States thod; plus or minus 9384.39%) . long-distance This type is also known and drive from the highways. If they had Government. as the "This-looks-L1ke-A-Good-Place­ found a logical way to do that. I would be That sounds pretty dumb, doesn't at. In Categories and Their Descriptions For-A-St1ckup" roomae. (14 pts.) the first to congratulate them. However, fact. it sounds so dumb that I find it d1ff1- (In no particular order) The Stereo Fanatic -This person has the common fixation in this area ever cult to believe that the men responsible The Singer - not to be confused with more money invested in music equip­ since enough people became the v1ct1ms for the policy of the states and nations Swingers. Singers usually cannot listen ment than in college tuition. He has a of drunken drivers to make the legisla­ can be party to such convoluted double to music with their mouths shut Another 3,000.000-watt receiver with eight t1e­ tures take notice. 1s that with age comes standards characteristic 1s that they are all tone­ ins. Dolby and power seats. He also has a the ability to drink responsibly. let us face 11, friends and neighbors, deaf. (65 pts ) minimum of four speakers each capable Ridiculous. Patently absurd The most there's something senous!y wrong here The Gweep - Gweeps are physically of making glass shatter at 500 yards ridiculous idea since Neville Chamber­ I don't know ti our elected 0H1cials be­ different from normal people. For in· Most of these people come to an engi­ latn declared that he and Adolf Hitler had lieve they can now be party to criminal stance, they cannot withstand sunlight, neering school 1ust to learn how to use arranged for 'peace within our time'. levels of illogic simply because Garry they thrive 1n sterile subterranean rooms all the controls on their stereos. (65 pts.) I have some terrible news for the law­ Trudeau has taken a vacation, but they where the temperature does not exceed The Pedantic S.0 .8 . - You talk about makers Simply crossing the bridge from are wrong. 75degrees Fahrenheit and the only sources thirteenth-century Europe and he says, 19 to 20 (or 20 to 21. If Massachusetts' It's too bad I can't do anything about a of hght are fluorescent bulbs and ca­ "Yeah, I knew that" You talk about finite latest exercise in legfslative hilarity had lot of the things I complain about. Even if thode-ray tubes Communication w ith a element analysis and he says " Yeah, I not been shelved) doth not a responsible this article were to move Dean Brown to Gweep Is d1fflcu11 since a keyboard must knew that " You talk about Campbell's consumer of alcohol make Sorry. Error. declare that we could all start drinking be used (12 pts) • Chicken Noodle Soup and he says, "Yeah, The lawmaker's expressed aim, that of hke Holy Cross again. It wouldn't keep The Jock - Jocks tend to wear torn I knew that " He has very few friends but removing the drunken driver from the WPD from raiding at the neighbors' re­ shirts and cxcesst11ely tight shorts. re­ you say, "Yeah I knew that" (30 pts) roads, is being attacked from the wrong quest Unfortunately, the actions of the gardless of the ambient climate Dress­ The Stud - Very similar to the Jock, angle as I see it If we want to get legislature are not going to keep peoph1·• ng up for a Jock Is tying his 111ces all the but does not necessarily have to have a drunken drivers off the roads, let us try from being killed by drunk drivers Stu· way to the top of his S'leakers Jocks layer of sweat on hts body (98 pis ) something original Instead of depriving pld1ty does not djsappear with age have also been called ·snetks of the The Pseudostud - You coulo call this West because of the large numbers of type ol person an Apprentice Stud The girls m lhear harems (94 pts ) male-to-female ratio around him 1s only Living Furniture These roommates about 1 5 Gold chains and a chest wig remain in their rooms for more than 19 (continued on page 13) c: lETTERS J ( ______~ _____ l_ E_TT_E_R_s ____~~ ~---J) In defense of ROTC 1,000 U.S. Clllzens 11v1ng there. The chan· "Act of War" cellorof St George's University, however, To the Editor. ing hnanc1al times stated (before the 1nvas1on) that arrange­ To the Editor This letter 1s in response to James Dy­ Mr. Dyer also wrote "you can • get ments had been made for a safe evac­ ers' letter which was published 1n N ewa­ 'It is an act of war I don t 1

What is MEAC? ~ includes a master's degree and she has gram. This brief could be shown to po­ The MEAC program was started in passed exams for a PhD m education tential off-campus project sponsors and by Marge Motyka 1980 by Arthur Gurstenfeld (at that time and social science. Her past work expa. potential WPI students to familiarize them The term " MEAC" stands for Manufac­ head of the Management Department) rlence includes positions as executive with the wide variety of topics and op­ turing Engineering Applications Center and Walter Able (of Emhart Corpora­ director of a woman's center and teacher portunities for proiect work In more specific terms.it 1s associated tion) The general idea of the program ol a college course. Ms Edington is enjoying her work with with " teaching robots to be useful begins with a company which would like Ms. Edington described her responsi­ students and she is impressed with the A typical robot resembles a crane-like to work with WPI to program a robot for bilities as Project Administrator as fac1h­ high quality of project work here at WPI. arm and has some sort of attachment on some task The company (at this time tatmg the pro1ects program She keeps She believes that some undergraduate the end which 1s used for the robot's giv­ those involved are Emhart. Norton and in touch with off-campus pro1ect spon- project work Is of graduate level quality. en duty. Each specific motion of the ro­ Heald Manufacturing) finances the sup­ bot (up, down, left, nght, and discreet plies needed - such as the robot An functions) 1s controlled by a computer. employee of the company works with These robots are generally used In in­ WPI students and staff to complete the dustry to perform boring or dangerous pro1ect (yes. that does mean MOP) When Frontiers in education tasks such as welding. taping shoe shanks the project is completed the robot Is to stop shoes from squeaking, or polish­ ready to be put to use on the manufactur­ ing doorknobs They are also useful for ing floor. conference held at WPI things which require precise movements Other schools (such as MIT) are work­ by Gary Goodell recognized as a leading conference in as in loading and placing delicate parts ing with robots forvanous reasons (among The thirteenth annual Frontiers In Ed­ engineering education and as a forum In some cases a robot may be required to these is research). WPl 's program. how­ ucation Conference was held at the Wor­ for the exchange of ideas. According to identify and move as many as 200 parts. ever. takes a different approach (and this cester Marriott on October 17-19. The the participants. this year was no excep­ The main difference between robots is not meant, in any way, to debase those conference was hosted by WPI , with tion. and hard automation 1s that a robot Is programs of other schools)· WPI MEAC Dean William A Grogan (Oeari of Un­ Conference attendees from both the more flexible. For example, a robot can involves taking the currently existing dergraduate Studies) as General Chair­ academic and the Industrial sectors found make adjustments In order to work with technology off the shelf and putting it to man. Frontiers In Education has been discussions to be en1oyable and lectur­ differently s12ed pieces from day to day use. ers outstanding A tour of three WPI la­ boratories was another one of the inter­ esting events of the conference. Educa­ tors from other universities were im­ pressed by WPl's awareness of current technology through its work with indus­ VERMONT IS SKIING try. A major theme stressed throughout the conference was hfelong learning - " A few years of good prime engineering education can no longer provide an ade­ quate foundation for a lifetime." The need for greater cooperation between Industry and universities was recognized as important to the future of both.

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polled tor next week's survey, send a The music never stopped Bilbo's Top 10 note with your name, box number, and the ranking of your three favorite hits to by Kieran Suckling In its first set The band returned with Contributed by Bill Champlin Bilbo at Box 1084. They began to arrive on Thursday. their "Scarlet Begonias/Fire on the Moun­ and Bob Pizzano Thl1 Week'• Top Ten From all over New England. all over the tain" medley then slowed the pace down This week's pick hit is Ma)or Tom by 1. Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie country for that matter Carloads of young with "Uncle John's Band" and "Playing Peter Shilling. Shilling transformed a Tyler people dressed in psychedelic ponchos in the Band". Percussionists, Mickey concept by David Bowie into a rhythmic 2 One Thing Leads to Another - The and bleached dungarees descended on Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, launched into song which is a big hit In the dance Fixx an unsuspecting Worcester. the spontaneous "Rhythm Devils", the clubs Unfortunately, the English version 3. King Of Pain - The Police Strange things immediately started to first drum solo which, in all my years of which 1s being played on local radio, Is 4. Suddenly Last Summer- The Motels happen: frisbees and "Hackey-sacs" filled concert going. I did not find boring. not as Intriguing as the German version 5 Love is a Battlefield - Pat Benatar the air, long haired youths sold tie-dyed Garcia and Wier floated onto the stage of the song. Shilling's song contains 6. Mama - Genesis tee shirts, girls in long flowered gowns amidst this and began a journey into the Intricate rhythms and innovative sound 7. Foolln' - Def Leppard sold roses. four young men, armed with •Jnknown with their "Space Jam", a long effects. 8. Sweet Dreams - The Eurythmics acoustic guitars, a washboard and bells, freeform session of searing guitar riffs We would like to thank our contributors 9 Kiss the Bride - Elton John played folk songs to the amusement and and assorted haunting melodles which from last week. If anyone wishes to be 10 Sexy and 17 - Stray Cats amazement of the more conservative left the sold-out Centrum crowd speech­ Worcesterites, and through It all a peculiar less and stunned. The jam melted Into odor filled the air .. "Truckin"' and "Wharf Rat" before the Yes, it could only be one thing ... the upbeat "I Need a Miracle" and "Touch of ( ON TliE STREET ) Grateful Dead were coming to town. Grey". The Dead left the stage for the last Whenever the Dead come to town they time leaving behind them a rocking version bring with them a carnival-like atmos­ of the old standard "Johnny Be Good" - The Composers In Red Sneakers holding a gala Saturday evening, Nov­ phere. an anticipation of a truly unique Friday night's show was the best I have will present their eleventh concert In a ember 5, to commemorate the newly experience. For every show is unique, seen in a long time and proves that the continuing series on November 3, 1983, constructed Frances L. Hiatt Wing and one never knows what to expect from Grateful Dead is still one of the best ex­ at8 00 p.m. in the Old Cambridge Baptist recent gallery renovations. Tickets are these veteran "acid-rockers" Perhaps periences around, for you don't see the Church, 1151 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, $12 .50. For further information call 799- this is what keeps them fresh and alive Dead, you experience It. A reviewer once Cambridge, MA. Admission is $3.00 Any­ 4406. after almost twenty years touring since wrote that the Grateful Dead was music one In red sneakers admitted free. - Internationally-known harpsichord­ they emerged from the turbulence and to start your day off with; what more can - Boston's Museum of Science pre­ ist Mark Kroll will present his first recital excitement of mid-sixties San Francisco. one say? sents 2001: A Space Odyssey on Friday, in Worcster on Sunday afternoon, Nov­ Friday night's show began with the (There is a new Dead magazine due November 4, at 5 and 7:30 p m A $2.00 ember 6, 3 p m at the Worcester Art easy rhythm of ''The Music Never Stopped" out In April entitled "The Golden Road". admission will be charged. Museum Admission Is free. Phone for and included "Cumberland Blues" and a For further information contact Kieran - The Worcester Art Museum will be more Information soulful version oft he classic "C.C. Rider" Suckling, box 1656). (~_. ______M_o_v_iE __ P_R_Ev_i_Ew ______,) (~______c_A_M_p_u_s_c_A_p_s_u_LE_s ______J PLACEMENT PANEL LONDON EXCHANGE trays a broad range of characters whose The Verdict lives will be irrevocably changed when There wlll be a Placement Panel in The annual meeting for students in- the jury delivers its decision James Ma­ Morgan Dining Hall on Wednesday, Nov- terested in the London Exchange Pro- An all-star cast, directed by Sidney ember 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. The keynote gram will be held on Monday, November Lumet (Prince of the City) teams up in son is the lawyer who matches wits with Galvin in an emotionally charged court­ speaker will be Proctor and Gamble's 7,at4p.m. intheGordonlibrarySeminar this suspense drama that culminates In a Frank Consoli. This meeting is open to Room (top floor). All students, including room. gripping courtroom confrontation Paul Seniors and Grads. first year students, considering an ex- Charlotte Hampling has a brief roman­ Newman stars as Frank Galvin, a disillu­ POOL HOURS: B-TERM change to London, Scotland or Ireland sioned, ambulance-chasing attorney who tic encounter with Newman before she is should attend. Please see videotape drawn into the complicated plottings of becomes Involved in a controverslal law­ M-F 10-4p.. m #1902 for background. su it that was never intended to come to the explosive lawsuit. And Newman Is 7:30 - 9:30 p.m trial. It's a case everyone wants to settle. outstanding in the multl-dlmenslonal role SAT 9 a.m. - 2 p.m The church that owns the hospital impli­ of Frank Galvin, a down-and-out alco­ Noon -6 p.m. cated in the case wants to settle: the holic who, knowing he's reached rock prestigious law firm representing the botton'I, refuses to give up. This is human Student Alumni Society Archdiocese of Boston wants to settle, interest drama at its best. The Verdict is imposs1b11ity, we stlll saw a fantastic both the defendant and the plan tiffs want first-rate entertainment with an Intricate The Student Alumni Society? Well, maybe you haven t heard of us, but you display of workmanship thanks to all the to settle. But tor Galvin, this Is not an ordi­ and intriguing plot enacted by an excel­ fraternities and sororities involved. We nary case. It 1s his last chance for per­ lent cast have certainly seen the fruits of our efforts in the past year. All students hope that some of the free balloons we sonal and profes11lonal redemption - The Verdict will be shown Sunday in received a WPI Bible, a revival of a WPI distributed brightened up the stormy and he wants to go to court and winl Led Alden Hall at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. ($1 00) day For Parents' Day, the goat with his by Newman, the distinguished cast por- tradition, providing general student in­ formation and school history. In an effort hoof-pri nts mapped out the way to the to promote class unity, freshmen received major happenings. SAS is also looking Junior League promotes slide show "good stuff kits" and were presented into obtaining a new carillon to make the with a class banner at orientation A Christmas season and the entire year by Jeanne M. Benjamin REQUIREMENTS great deal of time and energy was also more special. So be alert for the future Newspeak staff 1. Slide negatives must be standard size directed toward Homecoming. A parade happenings sponsored by the Student Over the past few years. research has - not miniature. of floats was planned to run along the Al umni Society. We are very proud of been done on what is called the Human­ 2. Slides may be black and white or track at halftime of the football game. WPI and hope you are, too. Animal Bond. The pioneers of this re­ color. (continued on page 12) Although the heavy rains made this an search have documented the great impor­ tance that pets play in our lives, and the special theraput1c need they fill. Some of the pets' most dramatic effects are seen in their interaction with children and the elderly, and people who are living alone or are very 111 . Their mannerisms seem to lessen loneliness. engender responsib1l­ lty, and give people's hves a focus and meaning. Animals are not prejudiced or critical of someone's looks With this 1n mind, the Junior League of Worcester has initiated a Pet Therapy program which brings cuddly pets to An imprcs~1vc 1echnnlog1cul )Olli ncy be~.111 over Or contact llughes Corpornte College Kclnllons nursing homes In the area It Is a great th1 ee 1h:c111h•s ago .11 ll11gh1•s A1ru.1h Ccunp.iny Dept NC, BIJg. C2/Bl78 r 0 Uox 10.12 source of entertainment for the residents, Today, with 111111•• th.111 'II) dh·cr'I.' 1 ed111nlugi1·~ El Segunc.lu, CA 90245. and restores some type of homey atmos­ rangm g from suh·m lc mn ch•ctron11:; to l.1r11c ~cn l c phere to the empty rnst1tutlonal settings. 'Y51t: 11 1s, r11u 111111!1 llughei. people furgmg ne" Hughes repre\cntatiH•\ will he on cnmpu' To promote the spirit of their endeavor d1scov..ri1•s. 11cw lu t111c~ November 16 (Sec your pl1Kf'mtnl office for nn .ippu1111mcn1 ! the Junior League is sponsoring a slide Becorn c1>1npany wide Lthip Rcq111rc I Sllde ContHt The People-Pet Companionship Com­ mittee of the Junior League of Worcester Invites you to part1c1pate in our slide contest by entering a shde portraying the psycholog1cal/emotlonal bond be­ tween people and their pets (1.e children ON CAMPUS and a family pet: an elderly person and their companion pet, etc) Tuesday, November 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK Outstanding Teacher Award What's new for Washburn by Carlos Gutierrez ing milling and other machinery will The Washburn renovation project pro­ be modularized so as to provide easy nomination deadline gresses as scheduled towards its expect­ access for the students who often need ed completion date in the summer of to use the different machinery for the approaching 1984 However. some areas of Washburn same job or project. done before the Committee makes its which were to be occupied this fail by the The new MEAC robotics laboratory, to by Manon Keeler recommendation to the Trustees for the Management and Social Science fac1lit1es be located on the first floor of Washburn, Sports Editor recipient of the Outstanding Teaching are not yet finished will greatly benefit the students and November not only brings Thanks­ Award The Renovation pro1ect, at a cost of enhance the prestige of WPI. MEAC 1s giving and hints of Christmas, 1t also The 1983 recipient of the Outstanding nearly $3 million (not including new the acronym for Manufacturing Engin­ marks the deadline for nominating a Teaching Award is Professor Hartley T equipment), was designed to retain Wash­ eering Applications Center Presently, faculty member to receive the Trustee's Grandin of the Mechanical Engineering burn's architectural style while providing the MEAC center at WPI provides Com­ Award for Outstanding Teaching. The Department. Professor Grandin was the building with a modern, energy ef­ puter Science and Mechanical and Elec­ nomination forms which were malled to pleasantly surprised to receive the 1983 ficient structure. trical Engineering students with hands­ students before break must be returned Award. The Award is more than a citation The Renovation Includes new wiring on experience in the robotics and manu­ to Professor Robert D'Andrea. Chair of read at the May Faculty Dinner - the and piping, as well as empty conduits tor facturing fields. The Center currently the Faculty Awards Committee by Nov­ Outstanding Teaching recipient also possible com puter wiring The ventilation has six robots valued at nearly $1 million ember 20, 1983 Professor D'Andrea of leads the graduation procession system will have a heat exchanger which and expects to add 3 more at a cost of the Civil Engineering Department em- As one of the quieter. more reserved will use waste heat from the adjacent $300,000. These figures do not Include power house boiler room to preheat air robots lent to WPI by private industry circulating in the building. This should sponsors To quote Prof. Dave Asmus, pay tor the added equipment in three Technical Director of MEAC, "WPI will years be one of the very few universities to When Washburn is completed, a new have a MEAC laboratory of this kind." main entrance accessible for the handi­ Other Universities having this facility capped will be located facing Freeman include RPI, Cornell, Carnegie-Mellon Plaza. The Management and Social and MIT: but their emphasis is placed Science faculty offices will be located mainly on research. rather than applica­ mainly on the second floor, as well as a tions 1n industry and providing students new lecture hall with a 120-seat capacity. with hands-on expertise. which ts a main Old machinery and equipment will be on tenet of the WPI Plan. display in the lobbies, s1m1lar to the Founder Ichabod Washburn said in electrical circuitry in Atwater Kent. the 1860's: " I engage to erect and equip a Washburn will also house the Com­ suitable machine shop ... at a cost not puter-Aided Design and Manufacturing exceeding ten thousand dollars." Today, facililtes, the school's nuclear reactor - a single robot like those to be placed m which wasn't renovated at all - and the Washburn costs from fifty-five to a hun­ materials engineering laboratories Gnnd- dred and twenty-five thousand dollars. -. • r"• > " . 1. ... "' .· ' .

Prof. Grandin help• a atudent. phasizes that the award ls not given to faculty members, Professor Grandin recognize ·outstanding teaching for just shows his genuine concern for students the year 1984, but rather to recognize a in ottice hours and through lectures He professor 1n 1984 for his outstanding is noted here at WPI for his w ork in Finite teaching performance while here at WPI Element Analysis. Professor Grandin com­ Because the nomination deadline is mented that the public outside WPI was before Thanksgiving this year, the Faculty Impressed to know that a college recog­ Awards Committee has been meeting to nized and awarded its professors for be ready to review the nominations from teaching, not the research or scholarship students. alumni, and faculty. The com­ often publicized today In a time when mittee not only utilizes recommendations Americas educational system 1s being made on the nom1nat1on forms. but also criticized. it is refreshing to note that a 1nterv1ews departments heads and re­ high-level educational institution en­ searches parts of the student evaluation courages and awards teaching excel­ forms Much discussion and research is lence.

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WPI football remains undefeated Football brushes Fordham and Mocadlo sets record In 28-8 win by J.J. Lenard tum as the defense held RPI on their first Eflc T. Langevin possession of the half. On WPl's next Bates aside Newspeak staff possession they again drove at will Randy Mocadlo gained 239 yards rush- through the RPI defense. Mocadlo be­ 1ng setting a single game school rushing gan the drive by rushing for 31 yards. by Dave P. Tormey curtain on the twenty yard line and Sports Editor record 1n WP l's 28-8 victory over RPI on However, 1ust as soon as It seemed the forced the Engineers to rush for 23 total The Engineers of Worcester Polytech­ Parent's Day. Mocadlo's performance Engineers were about to dominate, a yards on the next three plays as the first nic Institute made it an undefeated A­ included touchdown runs of 60 and 6 fumble ended the drive. quarter ended in a scoreless lie term by trouncing Fordham Un1vers1ty yards. and other runs of 18, 16 and 31 The Engineers bounced right back on As 1n the first quarter. the first seven 22-6 back on October 15th. It was a great yards Mike Carbone added 113 yards their next possession On the first play minutes of the second quarter were un­ day for football as nearly 2000 spectators eventful until WPI got an excellent field saw junior running back Mike Carbone position on a bad punt snap by Fordham. rush for 100 plus yards AGAIN The Engineers took over on the Fordham

Mocadlo breakl free for 60 yard touchdown. - Jeff Winick. rushing, including a 67 yard touchdown from scrimmage, Carbone ran 67 yards run The Engineers have already boosted for the game's second score. Ayotte's WPI defenae 1top1 the run 1galn1t RPI. - Jeff Winick. last season's victory total, as they upped extra point made the score 14-0. After their record to 6-0. John B1binsk1 recovered an RPI rumble, The game started slowly and 11 wasn't 20 and were su...>n laced with a fourth The first half of the game began quietly WPI was again on the move. Quarterback unltl the half-way mark in the first quarter down and short situation. Coach Weiss as neither team was able to score. The John Scacciotti came out throwing. then that the WPI offense began to show opted to go for the first down but the half was dominated by strong defense a pass interference call on a throw to some discernible signs of hfe Starting V1s1tors defense rose to the occasion and punting WPl's only scoring threat Chuck Hickey put the ball on the RPI 7 from their own 36. the Engineers moved and Fordham took over on their own 10 fizzled with a fumble on RPl's 11 yard yard hne. Scacc1ott1 put the ball up again to mid-field on two Carbone runs which yard line Determined not to give an inch hne Neither team was able to come as on the next play and connected with were followed with a 24 yard pass from to Fordham, the WPI defense went all out close to scoring as the half ended 0-0 John St. Cyr for a touchdown. After the Junior Q 8. John Scacc1ott1 to tight end and on the third play from scrimmage However, WPl's offense exploded in extra point the engineers extended their John St Cyr to WPI onto Fordham's half defensive tackle Ed Mackey scooped up the second half On the Engineers' first lead to 21-0, where 1t remained through ot the field for the first time 1n the game. a Fordham fumble on the opponents 15 possession they drove 81 yards to score the rest of the third quarter. Scacc1ottl then continued his assault on yard line On the first play. Scacc1ot11 the game's first touchdown run. Dean The ftnal quarter began with WPI again the Fordham defense as he moved the fired from the pocket and hit wide receiver Ayotte added the extra point to make the 1n control. One Engineer drive fell short ball down to the twenty on two consecu­ Chuck Hickey for the score. Dean Ayotte score 7-0 when Ayotte missed a long 40 yard field tive quarterback scrambles. At this po mt made the PAT and the hall ended WPI 7 The Engineers continued the momen- (continued on page 11) the Fordham defense set-up an iron (continued on page 11)

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One Bia( hley I-toad, P.O Bo11; 10213 Connec11cut 06902 tr II.I I I \ Tu day, Novcmb r 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK p g 9 (~------s-p_o_R_r_s______) WPI Field Hockey takes Soccer team wins two state title big games strong Clark drrve from the Tech 16 yard by Kel/J Mackey crrcle evened the game 2-2 With only 2 by Paul Tapper low-scoring game, with the only score of Last weekend at the minutes remaining in the game, WPI Newspeak staff the game coming at the 11 minute mark Lady Engineers earned the MAIAW Class made one last offensive surge down to The WPI soccer team has won Its last of the first half, when Amilcer Carneiro C State Tille for the second year in a row. Clark's crrcle and Junior Angela Frank­ two games agamst two very tough op­ got a pass from Amero Goncalves and In the sem1f1nals WPI went up against udakis clinched the game by scoring off ponents, Bowdoin and Holy Cross. With managed to put 11 past the Bowdoin Worcester's WPI suf­ a Karen Brock centenng pass these two v1ctones, the Engineers have keeper. This gave WPI the 1-0 lead which fered a loss to Clark earlter 1n the season In final round action. WPI met Anna stretched their winning record to 7-3-2, remained throughout the game The team and revenge was the order of the day. Mana College. The play remained m1d­ which may be sufficient for a bid in the put on a good overall performance, with WPI dominated the play for the most f1eld for most of the first half About 20 ECAC and NCAA playoffs. the defense doing a superb job through part but Clark surprised WPI on a break minutes rnto the game Junior Kris Clancy Last Wednesday the team traveled to Captain Amaro Goncalves and Scott away to go ahead 1-0 WPI s determin­ scored for WPI on Anna Maria penalty Brunswick. Maine where they were sche­ Weyman. Scott Cormier who had the ation was even more evident and minutes corner. duled to play a highly respected Bowdoin assignment of guarding Bowdoin's num­ later Junior Kathy Taylor scored to tie In second half play WPI held onto therr team As expected, 11 turned out to be an ber one player also drd a great JOb things up lead with strong defensive play and the even match-up, with the Engineers having In their most recent game against Holy In second half play the Lady Engineers game ended 1n a 1-0 victory for WPI a slight edge because of their more Cross, the team performed beyond every­ went ahead on senior Robm Hart's goal. earning them the Massachusetts State aggressive style of play. It was a technical body's expectations by pulling off a 2-1 Clark would not grve up however. and a title for the second year in a row game wrth very ltttle kick and run play victory over the crusaders who ere a involved It also turned out to be a very (continued on page 12) WP/ Army ROTC WPI to host Flag Football bombs Air Cadets 31-7 Tournament Overcoming inclement weather and a John Buckley and Jrm Ball and nose tenacious Air Force ROTC defense, which guard Jim Linhares Inside linebacker Tournament will be held rn New Orleans, by Cheryl Macedo LA at the Un1vers1ty of New Orleans from saw our Army team holding a slim 12-7 John Piskator was awesome, blitzing On November 25, 26. 27, WPI will be lead at halftime. WPI s Army Cadets blew and pressuring the Air OB, shutting down Dec. 27. 1983 - January 2. 1984. Trans­ hosting the Regional Flag Football Tour­ portation to New Orleans, lodging and the Alf Force from the sky in the second the inside passing game and helping out nament sponsored by Budweiser. Com­ half, scoring 19 unanswered points to the outside Brian Coleman patrolled meals will be arranged courtesy of Bud­ peting teams are eligible from the six weiser Teams will compete for the cov­ the secondary, shutting down the deep New England States (MA, RI, VT, NH, Soggy conditions at Holy Cross's fresh­ threat completely eted Sugar Bowl Classic Champ1onsh1p ME, CT) eastern New York, eastern Penn­ Trophy, ind1v1dual awards, and a schol­ man field and strong support from the Finally. the Army secondary tnter­ sylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Air ROTC Cadet Corps failed to d1m1n1sh cepted an errant air pass wrth 40 seconds arship award donation to the respective Maryland A maximum of 48 teems can school The two f1nal1sts in the men's and WPI Army's strong passing attack. With left in the first half running It beck 35 enter the tournament consisting of both less than two minutes gone 1n the game, yards for six points The conversion women's division will participate 1n an men's and women's teams, I e 24 men, exhibition game before thousands of the Army Cadets scored on a thirty yard failed and the first half ended 12-7 Army. 24 women pass and confident of victory the defense The second half was a different story fans prior to the Sugar Bowl game and Each player entered in the tournament then attend the game itself. went 1n after the extra point attempt as the Army defense iust wore the Air receives a cap and poster from Bud­ failed One minute later a shocked WPI Cadets down and the Army offense over­ WPI will be well represented in both weiser. Also. the 1st and 2nd place teams the men's and women's d1v1s1ons , with defense found themselves at the tail end powered their tired defense. The Army in both the men's and women's divisions promising chances of advancement to of a 7-6 score, when the Arr Cadets secondary intercepted three passes and receive a team trophy and 1nd1vidual the National Flag Football Tournament. scored on a 40 yard pass and made good the defensive line constantly pressured hooded sweatshirts, 1n addition to ad­ To date, there are 15 men's teams and 3 the conversion. the Air OB, while the offense scored on vancing to the National Flag Football The Air Cadets were pumped up now passes of 35 5 and the last, a 40 yarder to women's teams entered into the tourna­ Tournament. The National Flag Football ment. and tested the WPI Army defense Most senior Cadet Brian Coleman, who also of the remainder of the first hall was made the conversion to close out the played tn the WPI zone, but the defense scor1ng Strong bench help from Mrke stood tall, and regrouping and t1ghten1ng Zizza. 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""Geel1111U.t4U •. ,... 5 P.M. Nov. 11 to 5 P.M. Nov. 12 H Starts at Pub and continues on Football Field. 11'1 W., lir fvu MTt 111 nJ"" PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT &fl .... WNICI u4 Uftlllrtlt SIHtah Wtktat HANDICAPPED SCOUT PROGRAM OF WORCESTER Page 10 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, November 1, 1983 ... IFC party ban (continued from pege 1) dangers in having open parties: (1) "the someone underage and the fraternity Two weeks after this KAP decision, a unanimously to have no more open fra­ feet that there is relatively little control can afford the fine. But if a minor is hurt, meeting of the IFC Alumni was held. At ternity parties at WPI over who attends them" (2) "the capacity million dollar lawsuits can result. and no that time, several houses had decided to Jim Pouliopoulos stated that the fra­ of the houses results in overcrowding" one can pay those " For these reasons, hold only closed parties. Dean Janet ternities for the most part, are not un­ (3) "the fraternities become a nuisance.' KAP believed it best to hold only closed Begin-Richardson presented the Presi­ happy with the decision. He is concerned Dean Grogan and the KAP Alumni Board parties "You invite people you know and dent's Advisory Committee Statement that "the suddenness of both IFC's and were concerned that open parties con­ trust. instead of having a few hundred on the Prohibition of Open Parties. This WPl's new policies will "send students flict with the concepts of a fraternity as a people no one knows. Said Tom Wilsack, statement suggested "open parties con­ elsewhere. They are confused. It 1sgolng close-knit group. Concerned with liab1h­ ''KAP also decided to cease and desist in ducted by WPI student organizations to change the social atmosphere on ty, Tom Wllsack. president of KAP. said, the selling, procuring, and giving of al­ must henceforth be prohibited by WPI campus 180 degrees " He expressed the cohol to minors." ··one can be fined for serving liquor to policy " Because of this statement and concern or many 1n saying, "I don't know ... Graham Chapman for reasons similar to KAP's, it was voted If It will be better or worse.'' (continued from page 1) 1ment worked, and he has been a writer Loren's husband, Carlo Ponti, who was Notice to campus community ever since. backing the film, found out that there The group was formed, says Chap­ was perhaps a relationship between Sel­ man, more out of frustration than any­ lers and Loren) and one which he is In accordance with the new Alcoholic over with a limit of 1 six pack (cans only) thing else. He and John Cleese wanted thinking of beginning presently. Beverage Guidelines on campus the So· or a wine skin per person. to do some of the matenal which they The general impression one gets in clel Committee has adopted the follow­ ID's will be checked at BYOB events. couldn't do on their previous programs talking with Graham Chapman is one of ing policies at our events· Any container (eg. soda bottle) whose because their producers had thought It reflective Intelligence The spirit of fun is Alcohol of any type is not allowed at seat 1s broken will be considered hard "very funny but too rude or stupid to put there too. of course (he opened his pres­ The Reel Thing Film Series, The Spec­ liquor and not allowed Inside. on television'', as Chapman says. "But entation with a request for three minutes trum Fine Arts Series and The Cinema­ A handstamp at Soccomm events means we liked the material, and having no par­ of abuse from the audience). and 11 is tech Film Series you have paid, it does not guarantee you ticular worry about our own image want­ that which enables him and his fellows to Coffeehouse will be BYOB (beer and readmittance if the house is full. Once a ed to see this work performed, and so, produce movies, television and other wine only) ror those 20 and over with a person has left he must watt in lme for well, performing it ourselves seemed the projects which are funny in the extreme; limit of 1 six pack (cans only) or 750 ml readm1ttance only way. And that's really, I suppose. but it is his intelligence which urges him bottle of wine per person why Python was born - it was born out to make the points and take the nsks Mixers and Concerts will be BYOB Policies for Nightclubs will be an­ ol frustration.'' Also. they felt, perform­ which separate the Monty Python pro­ (beer and wine only) for those 20 and nounced in the future ing the material themselves would elimi­ jects from the homogeneous batter from nate the intervening interpretations on which most other humor is drawn today. the parts of actors and directors Then came the task of choosing a name. Says Chapman: "It seemed Im­ possible to choose a name which eve­ rybody liked, so we chose one which no­ body objected to " Monty Python, he says, sounded like a really bad theatrical agent. the sort of fellow that would have got them all together; the "Circus" part came from the BBC, which had agreed to purchase and air their shows. The BBC had used the word "circus" to describe Fbr those whooe the zany troupe, and somehow it had found Its way onto some contracts. Once 1t was on paper, they refused to go through the paperwork involved in chang­ ing It, so ii had to be part of the name. to est scholastic The Pythons added "the bit about flying" to remove any connotations of lions • jumping through hoops. That was In 1969. By 1975. the troupe had made forty-five hall-hour programs for the BBC. They felt that future epi­ achievement is p sodes could be as good, but could never be better. so they decided to leave telev1- s1on and branch out into movies. Since then they have produced many popular films. such as Monty Python end the the tuition. Holy Grell, The Life of Brien, and their most recent effort, The Meaning or Lite. The main fault of that film, says Chap­ It takes more than just a lot of hard work to get through man, was that the group started writing before they really had an Idea of what school these days. ft takes money. rYlore than people have they wanted to produce. Next time they plan to wait and start a film only when on hand. So Shawmut offers several tuition loan programs they have a unifying theme around which like the Higher Education Loan Plan (HELP), Parent Loans to write. (Af1er each film, the troupe members feel that they will never do for Undergraduate Student5 (PLUS), EqLrity loans and oth­ another ftl m. but. as Chapman says, they always get together about rou r years lat­ ers to meet specific needs. er and start on a movie ) Get an education on how Sha\\"mut can help you go to When they are working on a film, they are all involved in the most intimate way possible with many facets of Its produc­ school. Ask for com- 1 800 46''> BA ~TU tion, says Chapman. Each member acts plete info1n1ation. Call • • ~- !tll, ft and wr1tes and 1s concerned with pro­ or send in the couJXm below. duction. But there are areas of specialty among the Pythons. is the one who does the surreal an1mat1ons that punctuate a typical Monty Python venture. Terry Jones has directed the r: , :-=. 1: 1:fo1m ~.1 ~ltt~ion::ms~ ! last two features because, says Chap· : man, he has the energy and tenacity to I i'-hum' do 1t. And most of the music 1s written by Eric Idle. I Adtum to: ~ha\-.mut \\orcc~wr C<1Ulll~ Bank ~larhl'ling as part of the Monty Python weekend I I Department. 8· U. 171 ~lain ~trt·d. \\'orcc~t1.·r. ~Ii\ 01 (i(JI'\ here Enc Idle 1s presently writing some­ .______where in France(" •.. and, I believe, look­ ing after some olives," said Chapman in his presentation here) and several years ago created The Rutles. a group which made one movie and was a clever musi­ Shawmut cal and physical sendup of the Beatles Worcester County Bank Chapman himself plans town tea sequel • to his book (A Lier's Autobiography, Vo­ lume She) - perhaps Volume Three - and produce two screenplays, one of which he wrote several years ago with Look to us for direction. John Cleese for Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren (the pro1ect was canned when Tuesday, November 1, 1983 NEW SPEAK P•ge 11 ... football undefeated (continued from page 8) goal. However, neither team came close to scoring until the final minutes of the game when RPI scored a touchdown and added a two point conversion to make the score 21-8. WPI was not to be out­ done, though. They scored a final touch­ down. aided by Scacciottl's 29 yard run on a third down and long situation. Mocadlo crashed through for the touch­ down 2 plays later to close out the scoring, as the game ended 28-8 There were many stars In the game besides Mocadlo. The entire offttnsive line played a great game. Without solid blocking, WPI would never have been able to cruise for 419 yards rushing. On defense, Bob Henderson led the team .: with ten tackles. while Jeff Solloway and Kevin Conlon each added seven. Conlon also contributed an interception. John Blblnskl also played another fine game as he was in on six tackles and recovered a fumble. WPI closed out Its home season on Saturday, but they stlll have 2 games left to play. Next week they travel to Hamilton, and they end their season the following weekend on the road against Fairleigh MAKE OUR TEAM Dickinson. ... football AND THE SKY'S THE LIMIT••• beats Fordham, Bates

(continued from page 8) Fordham 0. The Engineers received the kickoff to open the second half and began a solo drive which ended abruptly with a turn­ over on the Fordham 30 yard line. Slmllar­ ly, Fordham began a substantial march onto WPI territory bul defensive back Mike Bernazanl erased any hopes of a Fordham score as he picked off a pass to stop the visitors cold. Bernazani's inter­ ception marked the beginning of a key 19 play scoring drive which stretched until the 12:23 mark of the final quarter when Dean Ayotte capped it off with a 35 yard field goal. Ayotte's kick made it 10-0 In favor of WPI and sparked a fourth quarter scoring frenzy. On the second play after the ensuing kickoff, defensive back John 81binskl stepped in front of a long Fordham pass and made a fantastic 60 yard run for the touchdown Fordham retaliated on their next possession lo make 1t WPI 16 Ford­ ham 6 as they scored from 20 yards out after two 25 yard pass receptions gave them good field position. As if to remind Fordham who was in control, the Engineers came storming back on the next drive. WPl 's John Whol­ ey returned the kickoff 37 yards and four plays laterScacciottl went to St. Cyr for a 30 yard touchdown to make for the final 16 point victory margin WPI chalked up their fifth victory during term break In an away game against Bates College. It was the Engineers clos­ est game yet as two missed field goals by Bates were the difference 1n the contest. The Engineers opened scoring with a Chuck Hickey touchdown on a 30 yard pass from John Scacciottl late in the first halt. Dean Ayotte kicked a 27 yard field goal In the fourth quarter to give WPI all For information on the points they would need Bates tallied GRADUATE INTO THE FAST LANE with a final quarter touchdown but 1t undergraduate Officer with Marine Corps Aviation. We can wasn't enough and WPI escaped with a 10-7 victory. Programs, contact our guarantee flight training for representative, qualified freshman and sophomore Capt . Buckingham applicants . If you've got what it takes, on campus from 31 OCT to you could be at the controls of anything 2 NOV, at Morgan Wedge from a Cobra to a Harrier to a "state of the or call collect : art" F-18 Hornet . You owe it to yourself to 617-451-3009/3011 consider this opportunity. ~~~IJ .!!_Tu.~M~Mo. Page12 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, November 1, 1983

policE NEWS 6th ANNUAL INTRAMURAL CROSS COUNTRY RUN ... ( ) Won By Defending Champions Footpounders 1. Footpounders 58 pts by Greg Ooerschler Motor sales, who stated that the vehicle Newspeak Staff had been taken for a test drive. They 2. PGD 95 October 7 - October 27 were advised lo send someone to re­ 3. TC(A) 97 trieve it. Mesa. Ave. Incidents 4. Patrol 103 WPI Police officers investigated a num­ B&E/Thefts 5. SAE 104 ber of suspicious persons on WPI prop· A WPI student reported to WPI Police erty on Massachusetts Ave. over the past that his apartment on Germain Street 6. Road Runners 169 few weeks, resulting In two arrests for had been broken Into A black male sus­ 7. TC (B) 233 outstanding warrants. Records checks pect was seen leaving the residence at 8. LCA 242 through the Worcester Police Depart­ 6 10 a.m. on Saturday. October 8. ment (WPD) on two male subjects found The theft of a bicycle belonging to a in a vehicle on Mass. Ave. at930 p.m. on WPI student was reported to have oc­ 1. Mark Elmer Footpounders 12:00 (Record) Wednesday, October 12 revealed that curred between 10 00 p m and 8.00 a m. one of the subjects had an outstanding on the evening of Tuesday, October 11 . 2. Paul Grogan Footpounders 12:05 default warrant for speeding He was ar­ The bicycle had been locked in front of 3. Ken Madamba Patrol 12:14 rested and taken to WPD Daniels Hall Another 1 O speed bicycle 4. Dan Carroll PGD 12:26 WPD records checks on a male sub­ was reported stolen while it was locked tect found In a vehicle on Mass Ave. at In front of Atwater Kent on the afternoon 5. Marc Laprade Patrol 12:29 12.14 a.m on Sunday, October 16 re­ of Tuesday. October 18 6. Ken McDonnell Footpounders 12·41 vealed that Oxford Poltce Dept. had an Also on the 18th, coffee money was 7. Jack Crowley SAE 12:47 outstanding warrant on the individual for reported stolen from the stockroom in non-payment of speeding fines. He was Goddard Hall at 1O 45 a m. At 11 30 am., arrested and transferred to Oxford PD a larceny was reported from the women's Two male subjects were located on locker room in Alumni Gym. Mass Ave. by WPI Police officers at 4:50 A television set was reported stolen FALL GOLF p.m. on Sunday, October 9 Records from a fraternity at 4:35 p m. on Satur­ checks revealed a past record of assaults day, October 22. A wallet was reported WPI Varsity Golf Team won the Little 4 Championship by and larcenies on one of the subjects. The stolen from a purse which had been left edging out Bentley in the last match. operator of the vehicle was not in pos­ in an office in Salisbury Labs at 8.00 a.m. WPI 53% points session of a driver's license. WPD was on Wednesday, October 26 contacted and handled the situation Bentley 52V2 points Two intoxicated males were found In a Motor Vehlcle Vandalism Clark 261h points vehicle on Mass Ave at noon on Friday A call was received from a WPI student October 21 WPI Police determined that residing on Sever Street at 9:25 p m on Suffolk 261h the vehicle was registered to Wagner (continued on page 13) WPl's Eric Meerback was the medalist with a 313 for 72 holes. .. . soccer Amaro Goncalves. Scott Weyman and Ben Paul, put on a strong performance 3 CATEGORIES OF WINNERS and managed to break up most of Holy ... slide show wins two (continued from page 6) 1 Senior Citizen (continued from page 9) Cross· attacks. However, one ball was able to slip past the WPI goaling late in 3. The animal(s) must be domestic. 2 Adult Division I team. the second half making the score 2-1 4. Deadline: November 30. 1983. 3. 16 years and under The WPI Engineers played well from The winners of each category will Though pressured by the Holy Cross 5. All slides entered will become the the start and had taken a 2-0 lead by half receive a framed mounted enlargement offense in the last minutes of the game, property of the Junior League and may time. With the wind In their backs WPI of their slide and a donation will be made the score remained 2-L be used in their slide presentations ad­ dominated the first half, keeping the ball in their name to the Animal Rescue Dave King and Amilcar Carneiro were vocating pet-facilitated therapy for lonely, at the other end ofthe field. The Engineers League of Worcester. The member of the responsible for the two WPI goals. King depressed or isolated. played skillfully, and methodically work­ People-Pet Companionship Project will put In his 6th of the season and Carneiro 6. On a separate piece of paper Include ed the ball down the field, giving Holy vote on the slldes and inform winners by his 9th. It was a good overall performance your name, age, address and telephone Cross very few chances to show their December 15, 1983 by WPI who played with great spirit and number ability intensity. With one game left against In the second half Holy Cross took Babson this coming Tuesday, the WPI command and began to dominate and soccer team 1s hoping for a spot in the pressure the Engineers in their own end of the field. 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Exten11on 5 114 Tuesday, November 1, 1983 NEWSPEAK Page 13 ... computer ... police news ... roommate (continued from page 12) Monday, October 10 reporting that a rule science w1noow on his vehicle had been smashed (continued from p1ge 4) WPD was also notified. On the evening (continued from page 3) of Tuesday, October 11, a window of a ql11ckly (and in large part on his own). vehicle parked on Schussler Road be· are not required, but these things do For this reason CS1001 (the 1n1t1al FOR- longing to a WPI student was smashed. tend to draw a crowd. (74 pts.) A vehicle parked on West Street belong­ The" Yes" Roommate-Th1sperson 1s TRAN course) might be a oeuer hrst ing to a WPI student had its window an ideal servant He never disagrees. choice tor students with a llm1ted back­ smashed on the evening of Thursday, You propose an idea and he'll agree. ground In or commitment to computers October 27. The incident was reported "Hey Mac, want to play cribbage?"·'OKl" If an interest tater develops, such a stu­ by a WPI Police officer at 11 :15 pm. A "Hey Mac. want to go to daka?" " OK!" dent can continue with CS1021 (the 1n· magic rock was found at the scene "Hey Mac, want to move your bed Into 1t1al Pascal course). Motor Vehicle Accidents the hallway and never come back? · "OKI" A hit-and-run accident involving a WPI If two Yesses should ever meet, they In the tin al analysis, students are urged would destroy themselves trying to please student occurring on West Street was to consult with their academic advisors each other. (25 pts.) reported to WPI Police at 3·20 p.m. on in choosing a course appropriate for The Work F1n1tlc - A rare creature Monday, October 21. The student pro­ their background and ma1or indeed This person must always have vided a description and license plate of something to do that is constructive. No In the academic year 1983-1984 the the offending vehicle. WPD was con­ frat parties for this fellow; unfortunately. CS department will offer CS1001 and tacted, and the owner of the vehicle was no friends either. This 1s a great person CS1021 in terms A and C. with CS1002 subsequently located. to have as a lab partner, though. Work and CS1022 following in terms Band D A WPI Police officer reported another fanatics almost certainly have electric This schedule does represent the can­ motor vehicle accident later that after­ pencil sharpeners and file cabinets 1n cellation of previously announced CS 1001 noon at 5 07 p.m. at the intersection of which to store homework. (7 pts.) courses in terms Band D Students pre­ Dean Street and Institute Road. WPD The Puritan - These people are un­ enrolled 1n CS1001 in term Care howev­ was not1f1ed, and the intoxicated driver naturally wholesome. They are more er assured that the course does exist. II of the offendinq vehicle was arrested wholesome than Wonder Bread; they your schedule has a "course cancelled" sity it will offer a briefer more condensed Other Incident• notation, it means that your SECTION make Marie Osmond look like a slut. introduction than the C term course A WPI student notified WPI Police at They make you feel guilty every time you has been cancelled. not the course itself. CS2001 This course will also be taped It will be taught that term at 9 a.m 4:15 pm on Tuesday. October 18 that he swear, drink, burp, think about sex, etc. and will be available in lhe library begin­ had been assaulted while driving on Fortunately, Puritans are few and far be­ ning in February. A second set of tapes Transition year adjustments consist of Pleasant Street by the operator of another tween. You can watch for them on the " FORTRAN for Pascal Programmers" the following arrangements· CS2001 , In­ vehicle who had cut him off. Registration 700 Club. (0 pis.) w ill also be made available 1n the library troduchon to Higher Level Languages, information on the vehicle involved was The Pseudo Puritan - The same type although no intersession course will be offered 1n term C this year. will be 1ust an obtained and WPD was contacted. person as the Puritan except that his Pu­ taught on the sub1ect 1ntroduct1on to Pascal. Any upperclass­ A WPI Police officer reported students ntano1d behavior IS exhibited only when man who wishes to learn Pascal can in a residence hall throwing apples and Mum or Dad 1s around. (Admit 1t, all of us prof1lably take this course even If he al­ Next year the Computer Science De­ oranges out the window at 5:05 p.m. on act like little angels when parents are ready knows FORTRAN. Students who partment plans to offer CS1021 1n terms Monday, October 17 The student re­ around) (45 pis) have taken CS1021/ CS1022 1n terms A A. 8 , and C, with CS1022 in the subse­ sponsible was identified and referred to and B of this year however, should def1- quent terms ol B. C and D CS1001 will Residential Life. n1tely not take CS2001 but should con­ be ottered in terms A and D only It will tinue on with CS2011 and CS2012. As­ be an introductory level stand-alone sembly Language Programming and 01g1- course. CS1002 will no longer be of­ tal Processes, 1f they so wish fered. Al the current time, the contents of An intersession course called "Pascal CS2001 for next year have not been de­ for FORTRAN Programmers.. will be taught cided upon: however. it will not be a Pas­ from January 4 to January 10 Of neces- cal course.

INTERSESSION 1984

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THE SPACE CENTER

)1111 stidents ~~d fAculty contlnv~ to ~•a~lne the technological b~ses of thP £•per1mental Prototyp~ (()tll!lunlty and th~ ~ocl~I l~pllcatlon~ of Disney's fut'' tst 11: wol"ld. Of specl1l inttJrest: computers and robots as Loo ls and enLe•taincrs. photo-vollalcs, crowd movC'lle~t and b~h1vlor controls; state of the art ~tght and sound, Information retrieval , food p1oductlon, underweter and sp~ee colony designs.

One day of the trip will lnclud~ a tour of the Kennedy Space Center . For further lnfonllat on. round-trip cosl$, and project opportunities, contact Prof. Charles Heventhal, Depart nt of ~nltles.

January 8-13 Orlando, Florida Page14 NEWSPEAK Tuesday, November 1, 1983 ( clAssifiEds J EARN $300 to $400 WEEKLY proceHlng DEATH ROW PRISONER, caucaafan male, mall from home. No experience neces­ age 37, desire• correapondence with sary. No obllgatfon. Free detalla. En­ either male or female college 1tudent1. r------~ cloH atamped envelope. Marcus, 4944 Wants to form some kind of friendly type I N. Kedzle, Chicago, llllnola 60625. relatlonahlp and more leH just exchange NEWSPEAK wlll run classifieds free for all WPJ students. faculty. and staff. Free I past experience• and Ideas. Write: Jim classifieds are limited to 6 lines. Those over 6 lines must be paid for at the Jeffer1, Box B-38604, Florence, Arizona off-campus rate of 35 cents/ line Deadline Is Friday noon for the following I IS IT TRUE that you can buy Jeeps for 85232. Tuesday issue. Mail to WPl/ Newspeak, Box 2700, or bring to WPI Newspeak, $44 through the U.S. government? Get Room 01, basement, Sanford Riley Hall. Forms must be filled out with name, I the facts today! Call (312) 742-1142 ext. address, and phone number for ad to be printed. No last names or last name I 5883. UPPER CLASSMEN INTERESTED IN inltlals will be printed in personal ads I SUBSTITUTE TEACHING??????????? I There I• a need for aub1tltute teacher• PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. Work on an Intermittent basis at Fanning Trade I to atop acid rain, ha21rdou1 waste, con­ H .S. 24 Ch1tham Street In Worcetter. I sumer fraud. MASSPIRG, the 1tate'1 larg­ Subjects are: Math, Engllah/Llterature, NAME eat publlc Interest group, 11 hiring part­ the Sciences, Social Studies, P.E. 1nd time citizen outrage fund raising staff for Art also Typing. Upperclasa Students, state and national campaign. Work hours able to aerve one or two days a week are 5-10 p.m. C1ll Chris at 793-7168. also welcome to apply. If lntere1ted In ADDRESS TOTAL ENCLOSED---- further detall: cont1ct the A11l1tant Di­ TYPING - Reasonable r1tea, 755-8551, rector'• Office at 799-1967 between 7:30 AO TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Mr1. Cahlll. a.m. 1nd 3:30 p.m. Allow only 30 characters per line. EARN $400 per 1000 stuffing envelope• TYPING - LOW STUDENT RATES - 1 at home. No experience needed. Free fast service. Technical and Stat11tlcal 2 detalla. Enclose 1tamped envelope. Ma­ too. Call 757-3789 for more Info. rmo, 1816 W. Jonqull, Chicago, llllnola ------~3 60626. ~------~4 BAKE SALE - The WPI Radio Club wlll ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 1pon1or a sale of baked goods; mostly IC'• some power translstor1, resistors, ~------~6 MEG - Thanks for the great dlnnerl The etc. Contact Bob for detalla. 7 Famlly at 15 Dean. L------~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 SPEAKING OF TWINS, I bought a dozen WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING eggs last week .•• Llttle Bob the Bff back but where's Edwln-T-D. Out wandering Frat Parties? CHOOCHIE -Yes It's me, your cute sis­ Can the 1weat1 be controlled? Stay tuned ter saying "HI", all the way from Natick. PART-TIME HELP WANTED. Telemar­ for more Info. For some strange reason I mlas you Fer­ keting sales. Hours 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call DOES YOUR CHICKEN lay doubleyolkera? nosedoelll Love, Choochette. 754-5210. Ask for Nina.

I 1#3 j This is the third in a series of connecting ads. Tuesday, N ovem ber 1. 1983 NEWSPEAK Page15 (---~--~~~--~------c_lA_s_si_F_iE_d_s ______,)

I DIDN'T REALIZE that I was living with Doing dl1he1 hae become .. • a SMOOTH HAPPY 8 -DA Y JEFFI So the Big 19 came 7 In Eight - Only bums punt more than up on you faater than that last chem the Incredible Hulk and a Candidate to the football team. Get 1ome work done move. booti exam you punted. Have a good one and for a change Instead of writing classi­ drink something for ua. Dan, Paul and fieds. 5 In FOURTEEN. WHAT7 There's no more Captain Crunch! Bob THANK YOU SCOTTI! I am eternally What wllt the refrigerator do? grateful. THiS MAN CAN REEEAL Y DISH OUT GLADSTONE RESIDENCE: Thanx for a THE PUNISHMENT, VINCE TO THE FASHIONABLY LATE: Showere great party. I loved the fire. Sharon KELLY & ANN - How are the Ph0'1 go­ before dinner • . . Who are you trying to ing?? Time 11 running out. lmpre117 The lmpreHed Chef• TECH WOMEN ARE THE BESTI RED: Where did thoae 18 bottle• of . MD/ 20·20 go to? Money & Chuck Mary, Jul, Beth - I know PAZ 11 awe- WHEN IN OREGON • . . Do a1 the Ore­ 1ome, but please - a llttle controlll JUOES, JUST A REMINDER . .. we llve gono1 do: WHr your 1hort1 backwards. on 49 Institute. You know, right next to DEB: You've been spending an awful lot SlgEp. of nights down at WACCC. 11 there a THANX CONNIE, JOYCE, NANCY AND ARE THERE ANY ACTIVE D&D or Tra­ cute guy down there? Concerned Room­ SUSAN. Love that Alpha Gam p1ychell veller players out there? I am looking for DEAR FULLER 1: You cen 1top worry­ mate• a group. If you can help me write to Dave, ing, Judie Is alive and well. box 1238. HEY CHUCKLES ••. Just becau1e you SIG Pl ANDY: Hickle• usually aren't helped me, doee that mean It'• my turn to blue, 10 where did all that blue come YOU WHO LIE ON THE FINE LINE: buy grocerlee?7 Pink Things HELLO TO YOU GUYS IN OL YMPUSI BEWAR El The vacuum mey suck you upl from anyway? Did that glrl try to stamp Thanx for the great times. Looking for­ The Non-Tech Tech Glrls you out? The glrla from Friday'• apart­ ward to more neighborly relatlon1 .•. WHAT'S THE MATTER STEVIE? ment. Love from KB and Sue-8. PS Rocky 1end1 HEY MOMI How are the kld17 The God­ Laryngltl17 his regards, but Informs us he Is here to father ATTENTION TECH GIRLSll The man stay - The glrls are more fun. WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE - Prefera· with the red Jacket la better than ever. bly deadl A Froufrou (aka: Ugly) The morel of the 1tory Is •• • never klll 'em Now he la equipped with an L.L. Bean RI - Don't worry, everything wlll work off. Red Jacket • • . more effective than ever. out. NEEK INTERESTED IN STARTING AN ANTIQUE frame collectors club? Contact Box 854. THAT'S BEA-UU-TIFULI WRAK: Have you ahowerad with your HOW MANY FRATERNITY GUYS DOES 1ock1 on lately? The Prez IT TAKE TO WRITE A CLASSIFIED? CONGRATULATIONS ANN and DANI One to write lhe words, and 6 to draw lhe WHAT'S the faeteet way to eat an egg? Wl1h you love and happlneas forever! lines on the paper Down the 1talrs on a BMX. LEARN HOW TO SPELL recombinant - Love, Chuck, Debbie, Dave and Klreten read Bantam Book1.

C~Al)/C~AM /CAE COMP RVISION

You want your career 10 stan rignt You want 11 1,..beg1n wllh the company that's p1oneenng the fastest growing and most r>xcthng technology today W.P.I. - computer-aided techno ogy at Computerv1s1on As a Fortune 1000 teader with an outstanding Interviews recoro ol success and over $325 m11t1on m annual sales Cornputerv1s1on ha 1 e extensive resourc(·S Friday, Nov. 11 to bring your most br1lhan1 oeas 10 fru111on You II play an tnl~gra role in crealmg and tn· Friday, Dec. 2 tegrat1ng our new generr lion of CAD/CAM/CAE (Computer Aided Design Manufat.:turmg and Eng rwering) syslerns And en1ov lhP. opportunrty 10 haw~ 1 rn i1or 1mpnct 011 cl diversity of mduslries Con1.1ct the Placement 011100 to arrange an plnnt dec;1cn at'lO cons1ruct1on micro• iectronics in1erv1Pw c1pno111tmen1 II unable to meel wtlh 1s on a ro:.oac• energy rnappmg and tn:Jloctur1ng Co lege Helatronc; Comouterv1 tOf" Co•oorauon \'Je des gn ou1 Cl and pro l um v1 I m / ever\ 14 Cro by Drive Bedford MA 0173 An Eoua m nt of our CAO c1,M CAE ,stern ourse ves Ooportun11y E:.mploye• re t we r avP " .. c 1 n 1 icty of dy ar J e r ooor 1 nit I r y b I u d t v (> g nee SOFTWARE ENGINEERING HARDWARE ENGINEERING DIAGNOSTIC ENGINEERING COMPUTERVISION~ APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUFACTURING SALES/MARKETING CUSTOMER SERVICE Page 16 NEWSPEAK Tuetday, November 1, 1983

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Tuesday, November 1 Friday, November 4 JEWELRY SALE, Wedge DANCE DAZE, Alumni Gym, 8:00 p.m. ($2.50) SOCCER vs. , 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 5 PLEDGING Wednesday, November 2 PUB ENTERTAINMENT, "The Lyres", 9:00 p.m. (50¢) B & B LECTURE, "lnduatrlal Applications of Hybrldoma Technology", Thomaa Stevena, New England Nuclear, SL 121, 4:30 p.m. W.W. ELLIS DINNER for Rugby, Higgins House, 7:00 p.m. ($8.00) PLACEMENT PANEL for seniors/ grad students, Morgan Hall, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6 SUNDAY MASS, Alden Hall, 11:00 a.m. FOOD CO-OP MEETING, Higgins House, 5:00 p.m. THE REEL THING presents "The Verdict", Alden Hall, 6 :30 and 9:30 p.m. ($1.00) Thursday, November 3 AACS LECTURE, "Bleck Enterprise, Wealth and Motivation", by Or. Thurman Evans, Higgins House, 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 7 COFFEEHOUSE, "Hot Acouatlcs", Wedge, 9:00 p.m. USED RECORDS bought and sold In the Wedge.

Sooner Or Later You'll Get Responsibili~ LikeThis. In The Navy It's SOoner.

\' ou 're maneuvering ment experience that 445 feet of guided could take years in missile frigate t hrough private industry. And the navigational they earn the dec1sion­ hazards and non-stop making authority it t raffi c of one of the takes to make that world 's busiest ports. responsibility pay off. But you'll dock As their manage­ safely. Because you ment abilities grow, know your equipmen t. Navy officers can take You know your men . And even when the advantage of advanced education and responsibility weighs in at 3,600 tons ... training in fields as varied as operations you 're ready. management, electronics. and systems After four years of college, you 're analysis. In graduate school it would cost ready for more respon.. sibility than most you thousands; in the Navy we pay you. civilian jobs offer. Navy officers get the And the Nav) pays \\ell. The start­ kind of job and responsibility they want, ing salary is $17.000 (more than most and they get it sooner. companies pay). And that's on top of a Navy officers are part of the manage· comprehensive benefits program that ment team after 16 weeks. Instead of boot can include special duty pay. After four camp, officer candidates r ;;;v~m>i;'u;;-,.~ --- -;; ;.;; 1 years. with regular receive four months INFORMATION n·;Nn :R I promotions ancl pay in­ of leadership training. I PO llo" r.ooo. Chftnn, N.I 0101& creases. the salary is up I Id natho•r hll~•' l•''l"lns1lnht v «>oner 1\.11 me I It's professional school­ mnm Hhoul Lht• /\Ott\\ 's 111f1cl'r pru~rnm t00J lo as much as $31,000. ing designed to sharpen I :'olonw'--~---..,,--.,,,------:--- 1 If you qualify to their technical and t"ln' I l~lr.tw Ptinlt l.a>i'l I 1 Addn11!------·'rt ~--- be an officer in the management skills. 1 (•ty_____ s,., .. ___i."-- I Navy. chances arc you Then. in their first I \a•--1< nlt••k• l n1\tit1IU\. I havP what it takes to assignment. Navy *'~"' n C<>llrll'' •<,PA---- succeed. Th<' \avy just officers get manage- 1a Majar '1.l1nN------I makes it happen foster. Phon11 Sumbt,r I I A~• l:W~ 1 8n1 T me C'.al Tht •fot~Mrrt PrtVUIW""''-"lnrm.aUon 'oadon tha~iofur I I C•h. •:t. °m~ .. :• '~.;'to7.t"::n~ ~er~ e~~ .r:;r;;:; I nn1 I r •h h 1 qu.ldy J L ------Navy Officers Get Responsibility Fast.