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by Beko Binder win by majority. In each round of calculations, the candidate with THRKSHKR KDITORIAI. STAFF the lowest number of first-place Brown College junior Laura votes is eliminated, and his or her Kelley edged out her opposition supporters' votes are given to their for Student Association President second choices. in this year's SA general elections. Voter turnout continued a Hanszen College junior Stephen downward trend this year — 914 Rooke came in second place, and votes were cast for SA president, Martel College junior Andrew Chi- compared to 961 last year, 1,162 in fari and Martel senior Gillian Serby 2005 and 944 in 2004. took third on a split ticket. Lovett College sophomore Sarah Baker won an uncontested race to become SA external vice president, Brown sophomore Matt Youn beat two opponents for SA internal vice president and Brown freshman Cristina Garcia beat one opponent to become SA secretary. 'H, W ; Martel College sophomore Matt ' E%SS :« V,- Feaga won an uncontested race mm m for SA treasurer. JOHN SANDERS; THRESHER One Honor Council amend- To bring attention to the problem of health coverage in , members of Students for Policy Awareness demonstrated ment passed, which reworded in the academic quad and in front of the Baker Institute Thursday. Feb. 22, in support of a universal healthcare system. the constitution to reflect the new online Honor Code affirmation procedure. Rooke said the election commit- As president, Kelley said she tee could have handled the voting wants to make sure the Faculty process more efficiently. Senate follows through on their "I received a call at 3 p.m. telling Laura Kelley promise of making online course me I had won," he said. "I was called Students will soon see evaluation responses available to back later, told the results had been After write-in candidates and students. (See story, Page 1.) read wrong and that they needed Chifari and Serby were eliminated She also said she wants to focus to do a recount. Three hours later, from the running, Kelley had 432 on adjusting campus meal plans, I called them back and they told peers' course evals first-place votes (52 percent), dealing with new construction on me I had lost." and Rooke had 399 (48 percent). campus and pushing for renewable Rooke said the SA will need to 1 However, before preferential energy at the colleges. Kelley has prove itself in the coming year. Faculty senate approves evaluation changes elimination was processed, Rooke also pushed the idea of having "I hope that Laura takes this had 362 first-place votes, Kelley an SA retreat, and she said she opportunity to recognize the im- by Beko Binder evaluations had one question per page, forcing students to go had 338, and Chifari and Serby plans to hold it before the end of portance of the SA and makes it I Hkl HHFR KI>I I ORIAI STAFF had 203. Write-in candidate Chris the year. a priority of hers to strengthen it. through hundreds of individual Warrington, a Jones College "The retreat will be open to and give it voice and turn it into The Faculty Senate unani- pages to fill out the forms. Under sophomore, received five first- all students," Kelley said. "I will an organization that benefits the mously approved a motion to the new system, all questions place votes, and absentee write-in publish minutes online so I can student body," Rooke said. restructure online course evalu- about a particular course are candidate Bryce Gray, a Jones get input on [all issues] from Chifari said he is not sure wheth- ations and make the results condensed onto a single Web sophomore, had two votes. everyone. People who don't have er he will remain involved the SA. available to students at its meet- page, reducing the time stu- The preferential voting system time to attend can comment on the Rooke said he plans to to remain ing Wednesday. The decision dents spend navigating. is designed to ensure candidates minutes." see ELECTIONS, Page 5 comes two years after a plan to Registrar David Tenney post scanned evaluations online (Sid '87) said the decline in died in the senate and one year responses was partially due to after the Student Association by the introduction of the SA's introduced its own online course evaluation Web site, the SA Will Rice RAs to depart in May evaluation system. Course Guide, last March. The Political Science Professor Course Guide publishes evalua- Richard Stoll opened discussion by tion responses for general view- by Matthew McKee that RAs are motivated by the free that you're an RA, you gain time rent," Stevenson said. "But just that you're on campus that would announcing structural changes to ing by undergraduates. THRKSHKR KD1TORIAL STAFF about all the RAs are motivated by usually be spent on transporta- online course evaluations. Since the By allowing students to see Political science professor Ran- getting close to the students." tion," he said. "Sure, you have to forms have been handled through their peers' reviews, online dy Stevenson and partner Rieky During Stevenson and Gritz's put time into being an RA and doing ESTHER response rates have been evaluations will become focused Gritz will leave Will Rice College time as RAs. the college re-insti- events and things ... but it about unusually low—37.4 percent of stu- in a single system, he said. in May, three years after becoming tuted Will Rice Day — a large, evens out." dents filled out an evaluation form Will Rice College junior Resident Associates. informal gathering that Stevenson Stevenson also said he thinks in the fall, and 45 percent completed Ashley Allen — who filled Stevenson said he is leaving for said is his favorite memory of the graduate students do not have an evaluation last spring. Response out evaluations on ESTHER work-related reasons. college. He said he enjoyed the enough experience to help stu- rates for paper evaluations aver- last year — said making "We felt like Will Rice needed a relaxed, alcohol-free atmosphere dents and feels that RAs should aged about 50 percent. official evaluation results open couple who could put all their time where students socialized and be part of a generation that falls Stoll also suggested that the to students would be helpful into being RAs," he said. connected with each other. between the students and masters comments from evaluations be because the SA Web site does Stevenson became an RA at Stevenson said he thinks the in order to provide a broad range made available for students to not have reviews for all classes. Will Rice after eight years as a RA position fits young faculty of perspectives to students. access online and proposed that However, she is concerned faculty member. He said he and members very well and disagrees "1 would like to see the RA faculty be given the option to that most students who fill out Gritz took the positions in or- with those who think junior faculty position being enhanced and sup- "opt out" of having their evalu- evaluations feel negatively der to form stronger bonds members should not be RAs. ported by the university and made ations publicized. about their classes. with students. "Even in a strict sense of having more attractive to younger faculty," Previously, online course see EVALUATIONS, Page 4 "There's often a misperception time for your research, every day Stevenson said. INSIDE

OPINION Page 3 Northbound Main Street No Thresher next week Scoreboard Weekend Weather Vagina hurts women. Baseball Friday closure Because we need some time off, too. Rice 6, Sam State 3 Mostly sunny, 48-74 degrees A&E Page 9 Midterm recess begins Monday, so the Nebraska 5. Rice 9 Saturday Dead Girl disappoints Hie northbound lanes of Main Street next issue of the lltrcshcr will come out Men's Basketball Partly cloudy. 42-69 degrees will be closed to all vehicle traffic this March 16. Rice 75, SMU 66 Sunday SPORTS Page 12 weekend due to construction for the new Women's Basketball Sunny, 42-66 degrees Women's track wins C USA Methodist Hosptial building. Memphis 46, Rice 79 Lanes will be closed from 7 p.m. Declare your major Friday, March 2 until 5 a.m. Monday, Friday, March 16 is the last day for Quote of the Week March 5. Northbound traffic will be sophomores to declare their majors with "The 21st century will belong to nanotechnology." rerouted to Fannin Road. the Office of the Registrar. — U.S. Representative John Culberson (R) on the future of Houston THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007

HST WILLY. CrQT Go (W the Rice Thresher AM PLANS POA. VACATION 7 BUT YCMA 'K€ Praising eval progress FI STATUE.' IIH NOT A Students will soon have access to their peers' written comments 1 STATUE, / VW on the quality of undergraduate courses and professors. (See story, lAMM. X Page 1.) This is the result of a long and hard-fought battle for some t _ A OHoST students, and it is a victory for all. WAS THINKM MuArr/*/£> A We want to thank the Faculty Senate for its strong support of Wednesday's proposal to allow students to see their peers evaluation J Ml 0>UT J comments. While we are a little disappointed that we may not get to see OO OfJ this semester's written comments due to technical issues, we would / ALWAYS much rather endure the short wait than sit through another few years VACATION, Pofiberr Hou of free iPods — or worse, a return to paper evaluations. Ybu^e A MY8E. The 77*res/^rhas been callingforthisaccesssincecourse evaluations GHOST. first went online ("Students need full access to course evaluations," April 1, 2005; "Online course evaluations need work," Feb. 17, 2006; IT s TorAtuy "Improve course eval returns," Dec. 1, 2006). And throughout this AAjesoMe. semester, representatives from the Student Association have been meet- ing with members of the Faculty Senate to express the SA's consensus opinion. Will Rice College President Brian Schwab, Brown College Senator Matt Youn and SA External Vice Chair Ceci Mesta headed LATOZ, SUMNY -pel. KAY GeAcy the initiative, and their efforts and results are commendable. While congratulations are due all around, we should keep in mind P///&;/ all the work that still lies ahead. A few huge issues still have to be H£'5 POIMB resolved: how to handle obscenity, whether to allow professors to TT ABALN// opt out of making their written evaluations public and whether to of- fer further incentive or punishment to increase evaluation response E0 % rates. And the SA needs to continue representing student opinion to faculty. The success on Wednesday was a great one, but it was only ??I6V4 the first of many steps. VRoTbN PACKS ARE UNVe% S A resolution confusion ~Tne Last week's Thresher made multiple references to a resolution proposed by Student Association Internal Vice Chair Laura Kelley on behalf of the SA Academics Committee. ("SA needs its own Vi- sion" and SA box, Feb. 25.) The document Kelley referenced was a copy-and-paste cutout of points 2, 6 and 8 from President David Leebron's Vision for the Second Century, accompanied by a summary of results from an informal SA survey on minors from the 2005-'06 academic year. At the time of publication, the Thresher had received confirmation from multiple SA Executive Committee members, in- cluding President Althea Tupper, that this document was in fact the resolution the Academics Committee had intended to propose. It is unclear whether the Academics Committee would have agreed LETTERS TO THE EDITOR with that statement. At Monday's SA meeting, Kelley said the document she had reach the right conclusion, this helps a healthy or viable choice, without Anti-smokers mock the mind to focus rationally, to avoid abusing legislation to impose this introduced the previous week, and which was handed out to all making impulsive decisions in haste standard. As strongly held as they are, meeting attendees alongside the week's agenda, was not intended smoking lifestyle or emotional desperation. pro-life convictions are freely adopted to be language for an SA resolution. (See SA box, Page 7.) Rather, it This happened to me, in 1988, by choice, thus showing that laws are was intended to highlight the points from tho V2C that supported a To the editor: when I planned to have a baby I very not necessary to establish that policy statement in favor of undergraduate minoi s that the Academics Hajera Blagg is right that non- much wanted but was pressured by of understanding. smokers' health comments are trite, Committee formally introduced this week. my boyfriend's suicidal threats to but I think critics of smoking have have an abortion against my will Emily T. Nghiem The new statement, which has not yet reached its final language, is other gripes as well ("Smoker life- and my beliefs. I was devastated, Baker '88 largely a string of statistics and quotes from the administration support- style scorned, other vices tolerated," but I learned why pro-life advocates ing the thesis that minors are consistent with the V2C — wise political Feb. 23). would rather make abortion illegal if positioning that gives credence to the SA's agenda. II this is a sudden Many presume that young people nothing else will protect women from smoke for an image, and folks will having their free choice abused and change in policy language as a reaction to last week's Thresher, we are criticize an otherwise healthy teen- oppressed by other people, which CONTACTING THE very glad the SA took our words to heart by refusing to roll over on the ager for smoking because it is viewed defeats the purpose of lighting for THRESHER issue and is instead asserting representative student opinion. as a "bandwagon" activity pursued women's rights. However, if the document Kelley introduced last week was actu- solely for coolness factor. However, Over the years it took to heal ally never intended as a resolution — or "policy statement" — then few have the gumption to shout to a my trauma, I realized what a tragic- Letters smoker, "I think you should discover a the SA was the victim of a gross internal communication error. Such waste it was to see ongoing distrust m Letters to the editor should more effective way to express yourself and competition between pro-life and an error reflects a governing body in need of a strong leader and be sent to the 77/resherby e-mail as an individual!" and usually resort to pro-choice divisions, misdirecting to [email protected]. Letters stronger senate. Kelley, the association's president-elect, has her blurting out "smoking kills babies." much-needed resources fighting must be received by 5 p.m. on work cut out for her, and we wish her luck in the position. Without a doubt, smoking is often each other through legislation in- the Monday prior to a Friday The SA has made strides in its internal structure in the last few an expensive surrender to cultural stead of combining efforts to prevent publication date. and corporate propaganda that comes unwanted pregnancies, abortions • All letters to the editor years. After all, it was only February '05 when presidential and with few, if any, rewards. If non-smok- and oppression of women. senatorial absences from SA general meetings almost prevented SA must be signed and include ers find this an ego boost, then they In the words of Mary Cun- college and year if the writer approval of campus-wide elections, positioning the association on the have problems as well. ningham Agee, who founded the is a Rice student. brink of collapse. But if it continues a recent trend of revitalized and Nurturing Network to prevent • Letters should be no lon- more businesslike activity, the Student Senate has the ability to put Ian Ragsdale unwanted abortions from social ger than 250 words in length. Hanszen senior forward a resolved pro-student agenda. pressures facing college and career The Thresher reserves the women, pro-choice and pro-life are right to edit letters for both not opposites. I, for one, am pro-life content and length. Pro-life can be a in that I believe in eliminating abor- tion, not by legislation but by health Subscribing Au revoir, Autry choice, too education — through fully informed choices so no one is ever forced to m Annual subscriptions are Tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m., the men's basketball team will face the To the editor: compromise as I was. I am pro-choice, available for $50 domestic and University of Tulsa in the last game to ever be played at the Autry Court Regarding Matthew Patterson's in that I don't believe laws can be $125 international via first we all know. After the university has closed for the summer, Autry will criticism and Carolyn Greene's de- passed, either for or against abortion, class mail. undergo its first major renovation in 57 years. The floor will be taken fense of Feminists for Life, I agree without violating constitutional laws. up, the banners will be taken down, and no one will ever have to fear the that counseling should include full As long as religious disagreement ex- Advertising access to information, including on ists over when a soul enters the body, • We accept display and curtain again: It is being given away to fans, piece by piece. the process of abortion ("Feminists unless this spiritual question can In- classified advertisements. Ad- So if you happen to be on campus tomorrow, go see the game. Autry for Life do not empower women," agreed upon, no laws can be made vertisements must be received has housed generations of Rice history, and it deserves a proper sendoff. Feb. 9 and "Abortion should not be by the government representing the by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior So bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your professors. Bring a choice," Feb. 23). public without imposing a bias that to a Friday publication date. that guy who was standing in front of you in the line at Freebirds. Grab Given the risk and damage that violates the equal religious freedom I'lease contact our advertising of dissenters. manager at (713)348-3967 or a piece of the curtain, and bid farewell to a piece of Rice history. abortion poses to women's health alone, I believe education is the I Yo-life groups such as Feminists th [email protected] for more most effective deterrent. I find that for I ife offer proof that people can be information. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher editorial staff. by trusting people to use reason to led to oppose abortion as not being THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY,MARCH 2,2007 Guest column Monologues speaks for objectification Rice Voices The month of February brought envisioned. The Vagina Monologues encouraging sexual domination over Homophobic violence more this year than unusually cold objectifies women in the most crude other women will reach the goal of temperatures. It also provided an of manners, essentially reducing girls women's liberation. excuse for many Rice students to a single body part: the vagina. Some of my favorite scenes in- tarnishes Rice community to broadcast their love In the fight for an end to clude a portion where the narrator At a usual crowded Rice party, The students who incited the inci- for a specific part of the the subjugation of women recommends repeating the word I saw a student get punched dent already displayed a large level female anatomy. in all forms, the content of "cunt" for relief and empowerment. because he was gay. of ignorance. But it is even more If you were on campus the play fails and, in fact, Advice such as this is accompanied This should not happen. Af- dismaying to see that this type of at all last month, you were hinders its cause. The pro- by further probing questions such ter all, just like most behavior is permitted inevitably bombarded duction focuses on women as: "How would you dress your other universities, Rice's or even encouraged with posters, fliers, but- more with regards to sex vagina?" "What is the most vagina admissions office has — these incidents were tons and T-shirts bearing than on such qualities as friendly city?" "What does a vagina helped to create a di- witnessed by the people the slogan "I heart Rice talent or intellect. smell like?" "If your vagina could talk, verse student body that present at the time but Vaginas." The intense Despite what some what would it say?" Such questions consists of people of all were merely ignored campaign was in honor might have us believe, prove only to undermine women and Caroline races, genders and sex- or overlooked. of V-Day, a worldwide empowerment does not perpetuate stereotypes, namely that May ual orientations coming movement inspired by emanate from the vagina women dwell on the trivial. You can keep whatever from Jill over the United activist. Eve Ensler's but rather from the heart The play itself provides little to no viewsyou haveconcerning States and other parts of play, The Vagina Monologues. and the mind of any given woman. realistic information on how to pro- homosexuality. But when the world. it comes to manifesting Since 1998, Valentine's Day on col- I thought that was the goal of tect against the violence that V-Day Rice has also those views in ways that lege campuses heralds not only the women's rights — for women to be supporters are attempting to combat. worked hard to pro- directly inflict harm arrival of hearts, kisses and cupids, respected and seen for more than Instead, viewers are treated to porno- mote diversity on on others, no one but also vaginas. While I am partial their bodies. After all, the earli- graphic descriptions of sex and vulgar campus in other ways. We are should stand idly by and watch it to candy hearts myself, support for est organized American feminists conduct. In fact, there is one scene home to the Boniuk Center of happen — especially not in such a the vulgar tribute to private parts was fought for the vote — for the right in which a young girl "learns" about ReligiousTolerance, and we have close-knit community. Regardless disturbingly ubiquitous on campus to voice their opinions, thoughts and her sexuality when she is raped by organizations on campus such of whether or not one agrees with this year. beliefs. These are products not of the an older woman: "She transformed vagina, but of their wits. my sorry-ass coochie snorcher and as ADVANCE, and the Office of someone else's sexual orientation, vi- Advocates define V-Day as: "an Multicultural Affairs. Orientation olence among students should never The problem comes out very raised it up into a kind of heaven." 1 organized response against violence Week included many diversity be accepted. clearly in a scene where a former feel this glorification of statutory rape toward women. V-Day is a vision: We speeches and forums to promote lawyer describes her journey to- and exploitation of a girl is somewhat Students at Rice should be see a world where women live safely the importance acceptance of ward liberation: "1 started out as contradictory to what V-Day claims expected to be more educated and and freely. Triggering far-reaching other people. Rice's distinguished a lawyer, but in my late 30s I be- to be its mission. open-minded than this behavior awareness, it will lay the groundwork faculty also reflects a wide diver- came obsessed with making women suggests. I do realize that for many, for new educational, protective and The cause people speak for on sity not only of backgrounds but happy ... You could say I found my homosexuality is a breach of the legislative endeavors throughout the V-Day — to end violence against in viewpoints and ideas. But even calling. I started getting paid for it. moral code of conduct. I'm not world. We proclaim Valentine's Day women — is an honorable and ex- after all the hard work by the I wore outrageous outfits when I going to contest this view, because as V-Day, to celebrate women and tremely important one. And while the university, I feel that there are still end the violence." dominated women: lace, silk, leather. funds from Rice's production did go I feel that much more complex a large number of students who matters lie behind the subject. ITie aim of the cause is more than I used props ... whips, ropes, hand- to Houston Area Women's Shelter, 1 are ignorant regarding tolerance But ultimately, differences be- commendable. I encourage the objec- cuffs, dildos. There was nothing like question the values that were stressed of their fellow students. tween individuals are inevitable, tive wholeheartedly, and I long to help this in tax law." to raise that money. Women cannot Homophobia seems to display and violence should never be the pursuit of this vision. However, I While 1 suppose it is important end violence by continually reducing itself in worse ways than towards condoned as an intolerant reaction am troubled by the means by which for pre-law students to know what other women to sex objects. We ought other races or genders. Ho- to these differences, no matter supporters of the campaign have at- else is out there, I have to question to find ways to raise awareness by mophobia has reached ridiculous one's moral beliefs. Those with tempted to achieve their goal. the notion that this play represents encouraging positive values to lift the levels — even hints of sexual different sexual orientations still Central to the V-Day festivities is support and advancement of women. heart and soul of each woman, rather ambivalence can result in hys- need to be treated with respect. a benefit production of Hie Vagina What is the oldest profession again? than force her attention downwards teria and animosity. It is espe- There should be no distinction Monologues, a play written for the And in what year did the first woman toward her lap. cially disappointing to see this between verbally harassing and supposed empowerment of women. graduate from law school? If any- ignorance take place in the form physically mistreating those of Put mildly, the play is a far cry from thing, this story represents regres- Caroline May is a Will Rice College of violence. different race, gender, religion or the liberation the early feminists sion. And 1 am still confused as to how sophomore. Homophobia is not a world- sexual orientation. wide phenomena: In most parts Coming to terms with the fact i of East Asia, even though homo- that there are too many types of Guest column sexual couples are not a common people in this world for intolerance sight, they are generally not to take place is crucial in a com- treated much more differently munity like Rice and in the world 40th Anniversary celebrated with empty seats than other couples. And in many at large. We would have far fewer parts of Europe, homosexuality problems if more of us were able Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, marked forward to a better future. I learned memory — never spoken about nor seems to be much more accepted to learn how to understand that not the 40th commemoration of the how much the current system must applied. I fear that the dialogue will not than in the United States. How- everyone is just like we are. first black undergraduate students improve and how stagnant we are occur, and tomorrow will look a lot like ever, at Rice I have personally Here at Rice, it is our re- to matriculate into and graduate as a student body eliminating the today. Such an amazing event has too seen and heard of incidents where sponsibility to learn this before from . I natural segregation that much potential to bringaboutawareness extreme homophobia resulted in graduating. After all, we will attended every single min- we reinforce daily. and effect change to let it be forgotten violence. It is not only shocking soon be entering the real world, ute of the program, from I also learned some of among lunch table recollection and late to see such brutality, it is also where there is an even wider 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. what I already knew: We night conversations. disappointing to know that my variety of people. And it would be There were introduc- still only matriculate about As a student body newly em- fellow students apparently don't extremely pathetic if some could tions, panelists, question- 40 black students every powered with information, we know any better. not handle working with people and-answer sessions and year — a number that is have to turn rhetoric into ac- In addition to the first act that did not fit their own idea of the keynote speakers. It was an declining. Furthermore, tion through active discourse be- of violence, I was witness to an perfect behavioral model of the event-filled day with activi- minorities are not being en- tween students and administration incident at a Jones College public human being. ties to attend and speakers riched by Orientation Week and actual accountability. party, where someone who was to hear that covered the Jessica and do not feel included in gay was deliberately pushed and Joyce Yao is a Will Rice College past, present and future of Fowler the college system. Jessica Fowler is a Hanszen College jeered while innocently walking. freshman. black students at Rice. What the Rice commu- sophomore. As a significant event nity, in its entirety, needs that is of consequence to the Rice to do is apply the suggestions and community, I was disappointed create the dialogue recommended not only in the low attendance as by Ixirry Payne, former Houston a whole, but the lack of attendance mayor Lee P. Brown's consultant on the Rice Thresher by current students in particular. diversity, education and community The event was not prominently The Rice Thresher, the official student initiatives. Julia Bursten newspaper at Rice University since 1916. is posted in the Thresher nor publicized It is also necessary to create a sup- Editor in Chief published each Friday during the school year, around campus. port system for future black students except during examination periods and holidays, There was an opportunity to via backing from faculty, staff and Stephen Whitfield Evan Mintz by the students of Rice University. celebrate a pivotal point in Rice's current students, as Ix>vett College Managing Editor Executive Editor history, and we barely filled the not- senior Kenitra Brown suggested. Editorial and business offices are located so-grand auditorium where it was And we need to recreate the black NEWS PHOTO on the second floor of the Ley Student Center. Beko Binder, Editor Taylor Johnson, Editor H100 Main St., MS-524, Houston, TX 77005- held. To the left and right of me were sentiment of advancement and fervor 1892. Phone (713) 348-4801. Fax (713) 348-5238. empty chairs. Behind me there were Lily Chun, Asst. Editor Diana Yen. Editor that History Professor Alex Byrd Iiang Liu, Designer Marcus Roman, Assignments Editor E-mail: [email protected]. Web page: www. empty rows. And in front of me was a (Sid Richardson '90) recalled from Sean McBeath, Designer Ian White. ,4ss(. Editor ricethresher.org. full panel bursting with information his time here when "it was a good Yuekai Sun. Designer to share with, well, empty seats. time to be black at Rice." Blacks at FEATURES Annual subscription rate: $50 domestic, $125 Alumni outnumbered undergrads this time were gaining momentum OPINION Matt McKee, Editor international. 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Printing an advertisement does only ones who can create the vision able to accommodate the needs of Brian Chek, Distribution Manager not constitute an endorsement by the Thresher. Sean Monks, Distribution Manager that was discussed at the panels, but SPORTS more students and create a multi- Dylan Farmer, Editor we were barely present to actually get Unsigned editorials represent the majority dimensional institution at which all Casey Michel. Asst. Editor ADVERTISING opinion of the Thresher editorial staff. All other the information to do so. students can feel at home. Joseph Ramirez, Ads Manager opinion pieces represent solely the opinion of the I appreciate the committee and I fear that this event wiD be forgotten CALENDAR Thomas Yeh, Asst. Ads Manager author. The Backpage is satire. the parties responsible for the as if it were simply another day gone Nathan Bledsoe. Editor Sarah Mitchell. Classified Ads Manager The Thresher is a member of the Associated event. The panelists and historians by rather than a new beginning. I fear corv WD Collegiate Press. 1 love you ... not! offered helpful suggestions on how that the few who heard and experi- Carl Hammarsten. Editor Manny Arnuida. Manager Rice can move forward from its past, enced what was said will keep their Ryan Stickney. Editor Mhair Dekmezian, Manager improving the present and looking experience kicked in their long-term THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 2. 2007 , NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENTS EVALUATIONS Current Presidents Front page 1 Baker— Sarah Zampierin Will Rice — Brian Schwab "I feel like what ends up hap- ing the evaluations pub- Hanszen — Stephen Rooke pening is the students who are lic will increase the student Vfeiss — Chris Kudron more likely to go on and actually response rate. Jones — Patricia Mahoney fill them out are those with serious "I highly expect it will help," he Brown — Sara Hampton Baker complaints," Allen said. "It doesn't said. "I'm going to be surprised and Lovett— Anish Patel allow professors to get a general disappointed if it doesn't. The nexl Sid Rich — Ashley Rachelle Head Karen Spitzfaden census of how students felt about step would be withholding grades: Martei — Manny Gardberg a class overall." no eval, no grade. I hope it doesn't Tenney said he thinks mak- come to that." Will Rice Roger Sharpe Hanszen

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SFCOND ANNUAI RICF UNIVERSITY MEDIFVAI STUDIES PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2007 FARNSWORTH PAVILION, RMC. 12:00 RM~5:30 PM

"The banners of the king advance, the mystery of the cross shines bright; where his life went through with death, and from death brought forth life. "-Venantius Fortunatus, "Amlecta Hymnica"

Faculty Guest: Professor Steven Justice, English, University of California-Berkeley IAN WHITE/THRESHER Will Rice College Junior Jonathan Huang plays with The Good Fellows, at Introduction, Welcome, and Prize Announcements: Elizabeth A. Cooper, Rice University, 12:00 I'M—12:45 PM: KTRU's Battle of the Bands Feb. 23 at Lovett Undergrounds. For Battle and chair, Medieval Studies Undergraduate Committee. Lunch will also be served. Please of the Bands results, see story, Page 10. RSVP to Lisa Birenbaum ([email protected]) before March 14. 2007.

12:45 L'M~2:00 PM: Session 1 - Disharmony: Conflicts in War and Music Moderator: Nicola Lugosch, Rice University 1. Kate Janse van Rensburg, University of St. Thomas - "The Social and Religious Factors Leading to Participation in the People's Crusade of 1096" 2. Bryan Parkhurst, Rice University - "Contrapuntal Regulations in the Late 15th Century: Tinctoris and Gaffurius on Dissonance Treatment" 0 3. Amy Liu, Rice University - "Revenue and Tragedy: The Death of Arthur in the Works of Malory and Tennyson" /4%e (face* }

2:00 I'M—2:15 PM: Coffee Break

2:15 PM 3:45 PM: Session 2 - Duality: Medieval and Modern Reconstructions of Character Moderator: Katie Keith, Rice University 1. Brandi Braud, Rice University - "The Wife of Bath: Chaucer's Construction ol etefttedAect $ Mary Magdalene" 2. Grover Green, University of St. Thomas - "Charlemagne and the Rise of SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Medieval Europe: The Christianization of Europe through Conquest and the Carolingian Renaissance" Feeling down • Loss of interest in things • 3. Alison J. Morgan, Rice University - "Noble and Selfish Traitors: Depictions of Guinevere and Lancelot's Relationship in l iterature and Film" Changes in appetite • Changes in sleep patterns • 4. Cathy Monroe, University of St. Thomas - "Man of the Hour: Bonaventure's Role as Crying spells Defender and Reconciler of the Franciscan Order and the Church '

3:45 PM-4:00 PM: Coffee Break Red Oak Psychiatry Associates is conducting a 4:00 PM-5:30 PM: Session 3 - Divinity: Expressions of Faith in Art, Writing and Philosophy Moderator: Marissa Chow. Rice University research study for people between the ages of 18 1. Melissa J. Bonnettc. - "Sainte-Chapelle: Ihe Epitome of the and 70 with depression. If you qualify, you may Gothic Court Style" 2. Whitney Stewart, University of St. Thomas -" l he Venerable Bede: Traditionalist and be eligible to participate in a study involving an Innovator" investigational medication for the treatment of 3. Daniel Kimbcl, Rice University - "An Fvaluation of Sr. Anselm's Argument for the Existence of God" depression at no cost to you.

This symposium has been generously supported by a Sarofim leaching Grant and the dean of humanities. For more information, please contact Professor lane Chance, director. Medieval Studies Program, at 713- 348-2625, or [email protected]. For more information please call

Paid self parking is available near the event For complete location and parking details and downloadable maps, go to www.rke.edu/maps. 281-893-7559 X226 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 ELECTION RESULTS ELECTIONS RICE WRITES IN The purpose of preferential voting Is to establish a majority for one candidate, if no candidate wins more than 50 percent when votes are From page 1 For most students, election Initially tallied, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and his supporters' votes are redistributed, this process continues until one outspoken and stay involved in the Blanket Tax Positions season means choosing from a candidate has a majority. There were 914 total ballots cast. organization. The presidents of five other pool of candidates whose views Serby and current SA presi- blanket tax organizations were and goals best reflect their own. dent Althea Tupper could not be elected in uncontested races. (See But for some, the opening of the reached for comment. box below). polls marks a rare opportunity for self-expression and protest Executive Committee of nominated candidates' plat- Youn said he plans to make forms. And thus, the write-in good on his campaign promises as 7 would love to get vote is born. the new SA internal vice president Students get creative with more people to realize write-in votes every year, and 37.14% and will try to have some of his goals accomplished by the end they rarely limit themselves Laura Kelley of April. He said he will continue what the SA does to fellow undergraduates or to push for public course evalu- and get more people even fellow members of the ations and plans to work closely human race. Here are some with the faculty senate and ad- excited about it. I think of this election's most popular ministration. write-in candidates: 39. 78% As SA external vice president, you have to take it year Stephen Rooke Baker said she will focus on Student Association Parlia- increasing attendance at events by year with small mentarian Chris Warrington, such as Families Weekend and a Jones College sophomore, Homecoming. She said she successes.' received five votes for presi- wants to increase participation — Sarah Baker dent. at SA-sponsored events and get SA External VP-elect Other people more involved in the SA Jones junior Bryce Gray, a 0.55% — Chris Warrington in general. former Thresher Arts and 0.22% — Bryce Gray "I would love to get more people Entertainment editor who is to realize what the SA does and get RPC president-elect Maggy studying abroad this semester No candidate received a majority of the votes. Bryce Gray's votes were more people excited about it," she Taylor said she wants to increase in Japan, received two presi- eliminated and redistributed. said. "I think you have to take it year student interest in RPC-sponsored dential votes. by year with small successes." events. Taylor, a Will Rice College Garcia said she wants to be sophomore, also said she will focus Jones senior Misha Teplitsky, more than just a secretary. She also on whether RPC should host both on whose behalf an absentee plans to work toward improving Esperanza and Rondelet or just write-in presidential campaign student life and the overall Rice one of the two. was staged in spring 2006. experience. She said she wants to Elections Committee Chair Ni- received two votes for external voice the student body's opinion on ral Gandhi said he was very pleased vice president. 37.25% and Giiiian President David Leebron's Vision with the number of students who Laura Kelley for the Second Century and make voted. There were a variety of Lovett College senior Leonard compromises on any changes to the votes, and the elections were not Chan, who currently serves a very university students disagree with. one sided, he said. vocal position as that college's Feaga said he plans to fulfill the Spring elections will be held to Outreach Coordinator, received responsibilities of SA treasurer fill unclaimed positions, including two votes for external vice presi- and keep the SA budget out of Sammy the Owl and Campanile dent,three votes fortreasurer,two the red. editor in chief. votes for Honor Council senior 39.89% class representative, two votes Stephen Rooke forRSVPchair.twovotesforKTRU station manager and three votes GENERAL ELECTIONS RESULTS for RTV5 station manager.

Student Association University Court Reps Sid Richardson College fresh- President— Laura Kelley Juniors — Ben Carson, man Zeno Yeates received Other Ext. Vice President — Sarah Baker Katherine Gomer two votes each for 15 elected 0.55% — Chris Warrington Int. Vice President — Matt Youn positions. Gray's votes were redistributed equally between Laura Kelley and Stephen Treasurer — Matt Feaga RPC Secretary — Cristina Garcia Colorado School of Mines Rooke. Chris Warrington's votes were then eliminated and redistributed. President — Maggy Taylor mascot Blaster, a donkey, RSVP received 26 votes for Thresher Thresher Chair— Qian (June) Liu editor in chief. Int. Vice Chair— Linda (Lynn) Quon Editor in Chief— Julia Bursten Ext. Vice Chair— Sophie Kim Optimus Prime, perhaps the Treasurer — Sarah Wu KTRU most recognizable of the Trans- Secretary—Catherine Huang formers series of robot comics 37.69% Station Manager— Nicholas Schlossman and toys, received four votes Chifari Honor Council Reps for external vice president, two Laura Kelley Seniors — Court Jackson, Tara Grigg, Serby RTV5 for treasurer and two for RSVP Ryan Stinnett, Charles Lawrie Station Manager — Dan Derozier external vice chair. Juniors — Austin Mueller, Jenniter Cieluch Honor Council constitution amendment pass Sophomore — Jackie Ammons — Compiled by Julia Bursten

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Kelley recieved four additional votes while Rooke received one additional votes after redistribution of Warrington's votes. Andrew Chifari and Gillian Serby's votes were then eliminated and redistributed.

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As a result, Kelley recieved 89 additional votes while Rooke received we czt&r • we Deliver • Pree wi-pi 35 additional votes. There were 79 voters who selected only Chifari Kite Vill a<>e is\6 Rice EM PHONE 71 J.523.2323 and Serby. rtflusf*, TX llCOS FAX713J23J327 www.chkktnkitchenhoujton.com 10% rice mcovm\ THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 2.2007 Rep. Culberson addresses local concerns

I Debate over prospective METRORail route continues in open meeting I I 1 Greenway Plaza. RichmondRail.org I doubt many students make it up to by Stephanie Jennings supporters said the University Cor- Richmond," she said. MONTROSE THRESHER STAFF ridor should be placed on Richmond Will Rice College senior Jossie U.S. Representative for Rice's Avenue because of the proposed rail Ivanov said she attended the meeting district John Culberson (R) hosted a line's proximity to businesses located because she feels very passionately town hall meeting Feb. 22 at McNair on Richmond. They said the construc- about public transportation. Hall. Among the items discussed tion would encourage development "I think that for all this talk about were the proposed addition of 21,000 along Richmond. alternative energy in our cars, we can- troops in Iraq, the planned expan- Those against the proposed not continue to drive our own vehicles," sion of the METRORail, the threat of Richmond Rail route argue that she said. "I basically think that the Iran's nuclear capacity, the security construction and development would private car is responsible for many of of the US-Mexico border and the be disrupted along Main Street. The the problems that our country has." role of nanotechnology in Houston. METRORail was expected to be a Ivanov said Culberson was only Approximately 150 people attended boon for business along Main, but there to promote his own views to SHEPHERD the talk, including one undergradu- some claim slowed business develop- people who agree with him. ate student. ment and increased land values, most "His own agenda seemed to entail Culberson began the meeting by notably in midtown. dooming the lightrail to low ridership introducing the Alliance for Nano- 'This is a symptom of the broken and uselessness, continuing the Hous- Health, a coalition including Rice, transportation process that I have to ton tradition of maximizing comfort KIRBY University of Houston and five Texas get involved in, and this is not my deci- of the car at the expense of people, Medical Center schools created to sion," Culberson said. "Back in 2003,1 communities and the environment," explore the medical aspects of nano- said I would support whatever the vot- she said. technology research. ers supported and the voters approved Ivanov, an architecture major, said "The 21st century will belong [placing the rail along Westpark she forwarded information about to nanotechnology and will belong Drive.'Hie measure] said 'Westpark', the meeting to the entire school of to Houston and the Texas Medical not 'Richmond', and that's what the architecture and was disappointed BUF F A^OiSPEO^^ Center," Culberson said. "Nanotech- voters approved." that no other students attended nology will change our lives in the Several people in attendance the meeting. next century as oil and electricity did became visibly upset when Culber- After discussing the Richmond Rail in the last century." son said it would be ten percent proposal, Culberson changed the topic During the NanoHealth discus- cheaper to follow the Southwest to the Iraq War. He said he does not sion, Culberson was interrupted Freeway/Westpark Drive route and regret voting to authorize the invasion cummins; by several vocal supporters from ridership numbers would be the for years ago because it was the right WESLAYAN RichmondRail.org, a group that su|> same for the Westpark route as the thing to do at the time. ports placing the University Corridor Richmond route. METRO studies Culberson said mistakes were METRORail extension on Richmond dispute this. Many voters were also made in the Iraq War, including firing confused over the light rail expansion the Iraqi army, but the constituents COURTESY OF METROSOLUTIONS.ORG Avenue. Approved in a 2003 bond ref- erendum, the planned University Cor- route plans on the ballot. should support President Bush's deci- ridor extension will run east-west fr< >m Jones College senior Julia Weber, sions regarding the Iraq War. 59-Weslayan Rail Richmond Rail the Eastwood Transit Center near the who works for the Jones School, said "Let's give the 21,(KM) troop surge University of Houston to the Hillcroft a re-vote would probably be the fairest a chance," he said. "Let's see how Transit Center near the intersection of solution but thinks the route will have this shapes up and get our troops the Southwest Freeway and Hillcroft little to no impact on Rice students. out the big cities. We'll get out as Existing rail METRORail stop Avenue along Westpark Drive, with "I suspect few students e;ui afford soon as we can just turn loose and the exception of an elevated rail line to shop or live in such high-rent areas, let the whole situation descend into above the Southwest Freeway near and with the [Rice] Village so close, a maelstrom."

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The Faculty Senate met Wednesday. The following were discussed. The Student Association met Monday. The following were health-related project to complete by the end of the discussed. current term. Projects include aiding the College • Senate Chair Marj Corcoran, a physics professor, announced Assistance Peer Program and volunteering with Texas • Student Association Internal Vice President Laura Kel- Chairman of the Board of Trustees James Crownover will attend Children's Hospital, the April 14 Flying Owls 5K race, or the Faculty Senate meeting March 18. ley brought up the Feb. 23 Thresher coverage of the Academics Committee resolution she introduced at the the SA-sponsored March 17 baseball tailgate. • Center for the Study of Languages lecturer Gautami Shah said Feb. 19 SA meeting. Kelley, a Brown College junior, said • Chowdhury, a Brown senior, presented a draft of a policy a report on the status of non-tenure track faculty will be given the Academics Committee did not intend the document statement supporting the progress of professional and at the next meeting. brought to the Feb. 19 meeting to be a resolution or cultural minors in the undergraduate curriculum. position statement in itself. It was only intended to be • Bioengineering Professor Rebekah Drezek made recommenda- • Althea Tupper, a Hanszen College senior, announced a demonstration of the existence of support for the tions on the structure of university committees. Drezek said the SA will sponsor a tailgate before the March 17 SA's position on minors. existing committees are effective, and the university should baseball game. Rice Program Council and Willy's Pub maintain committees — such as the undergraduate curriculum • Kelley said SA committees will make presentations are co-sponsoring the event, and the SA will sell both committee — that the senate can play a role in. She said the summarizing their activity for the 2006-2007 term at True Blue T-shirts and baseball T-shirts. presfac listserv should be put on Owlspace and organized so the next meeting. each committee has separate access. • The SA approved PAIR, the Partnership for the Advance- • Environmental Committee Chair Lauren Laustsen sum- ment and Immersion of Refugees, as an official club. A motion to accept the recommendations passed unanimously. marized that committee's recent activity. Laustsen, a PAIR provides services such as English language tutor- • Computer Science Professor Joe Warren discussed the issue of Sid Richardson College junior, said the committee is ing and college and career counseling for international e-mail and electronic document privacy. He said there is currently planning a meeting with Associate Vice President of refugees in the Houston area. Housing and Dining Mark Ditman to discuss renewable no formal policy or procedure for university entities to request • Will Rice College President Brian Schwab led a discus- energy on campus. She said lunchtime lectures on access to e-mail accounts or data in case of suspected violation sion on online course evaluations. Schwab, a senior, environmental topics will continue, and the committee of law or university policies. Warren said the university needs a addressed concerns from the faculty that instructors is planning a series of Earth Day events. policy that formalizes the process and adds safeguards in the should be able to choose whether to hide written evalu- event of suspected misuse of electronic data. • Sports and Health Committee Chair Lindsay Zwiener, ation comments from general student viewing. He said all data that is stored on Rice-owned equipment or that a Brown sophomore, said her committee is charging The next meeting will take place Monday, March 12 at passes through Rice-owned networking equipment should not be each New Student Representative with a sports- or 10 p.m. in Farnsworth Pavilion. considered private and is subject to monitoring. However, Rice's policy should be designed to protect its users. Warren said he will draft a formal policy for discussion at the next meeting. • President David Leebron discussed the status of construction and other campus-wide projects. A task force will be assembled JOHN E. PARISH FELLOWSHIP by the end ot the year to discuss recruitment and representation of blacks at Rice. for Summer Travel The university is beginning preparations for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rice University in 2012, leading up to the event with a commemoration of President Edgar Odell Lovett Wiess College announces competition for the 2007 John E. Parish next year. Fellowship. The winner of the Parish Fellowship will receive support Leebron said Vice President for Enrollment Chris Munoz will begin a positioning study on tuition to determine if Rice needs of approximately 2 months travel during the Summer of 2007. The to continue to increase tuition or whether the university would purpose of the fellowship is to enhance the undergraduate education benefit from lowering it. Leebron said tuition is at its goal level, with a $6,000 differential from peer universities. He also said of the Fellow by broadening the range of experience via travel. All financial aid matches the increase in tuition to the dollar, and full-time returning undergraduates at Rice are eligible. For further that an increased number of students on financial aid would also increase Rice's "value" rating to prospective students. information, call the Wiess College coordinator (713-348-5743). or Construction on the one-story, glass pavilion behind Fondren see the web page at www.ruf.rice.edu/~parish. Deadline for Library will begin in six weeks. Construction on the Collabora- tive Research Center will begin in two years, and construction application is Thursday. March 22. 2007. on Autry Court will begin over the summer. Construction on the Recreation Center is scheduled to begin within a year. There is also planning for a new physics building, and fundraising *? E X A efforts are underway for a new social sciences building. More >U COHOUC • » £ V £fi ' <5 i graduate student housing will be built in the near future, and the university is deciding what to do with its property on Greenbriar Drive. All new buildings will be LEED certified. A delegation of 25 leaders of top universities in China will visit campus in less than two weeks. The endowment is currently at $4.3 billion. • Political Science Professor Richard Stoll opened discussion on his committee's analysis of online course evaluations. After two semesters of very low response rates, Stoll said it is important to increase student feedback to provide a fair method of evalu- ating non-tenured faculty members. Stoll said a new Web page format has been implemented for online evaluations — instead of having a separate page for each question, all the questions for each course are now listed on a single page. To improve response rates, Stoll said his committee suggested two evaluation systems. With the first system, evaluations for full professors would be available online, but evaluations for non-full professors would be handed out in class using paper forms. The second proposal calls for all evaluations to be kept online, regardless of professor status. Stoll also brought up the issue of student access to online evalu- ations but suggested faculty be able to "opt out" of having their evaluations visible to students. Provost Eugene Levy strongly urged the senate to vote against a hybrid paper and electronic evaluation system and said students should not be able to see their grades until they fill out evalua- tions, without being able to opt out. h Student Association Internal Vice President Laura Kelley said € evaluations should be available two weeks before exams. She said if the evaluations are posted at the same time grades are due. students will rush and devote little thought to their responses. Leebron said using both paper and electronic evaluations could be detrimental to the progress that has been made in the past two semesters with electronic forms. STAY SAFE STAY SOBER Registrar David Tenney said allowing students to see evaluations will make university evaluations as popular as the ones the SA offers and will increase evaluation rates. Under 21? Thinking of drinking? Forget about it. Shah moved to adopt an entirely online course evaluation system Minors who purchase, attempt to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic bever- for the Spring 2007 semester, with evaluations made available ages, or are intoxicated in public or misrepresent their age to obtain alcoholic bev- two weeks before the last day of class and closing two weeks after grades are due. The motion also included an endorsement erages, FACE THESE CONSEQUENCES: of making student responses public among undergraduates, un- • Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a • 8 to 40 Hours community service less technical or implementation problems prevent the university fine up to $500 • 30 to 180 days loss or denial of driver's from doing so. Alcohol awareness class license The motion was approved unanimously. The next meeting will take place Wednesday, March 28 at 12 p.m. in the Founder's Room, Lovett Hall Entrance B. www.tabc state, tx. us 1 -888-THE-TABC THE RICE THRESHER ARTS * ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 weekly Acting, cinematography make history come alive SCENE by Jackie Ammons THRESHER STAFF Thresher editors' Sung at churches, weddings recommendations for and funerals, "Amazing Grace" is a traditional, soft hymn. But it finds its arts and entertainment origins in a more controversial issue around Houston through than faith or religion: Pastor John March 15, 2007 Newton, a former slave owner, wrote it in the late 1700s as a response to the slave trade. Director Michael Apted's Amazing Grace attempts to capture a part of the history of the song CONCERT with beautiful cinematography and talented actors. Unfortunately, a con- Justin Timberlake fusing and sluggish plotline detracts from the film's overall beauty. Sexy is back. The former Mouseketeer will be 'amazing grace' performing at the Toyota •••of five COURTESY BRISTOL BAY PRODUCTIONS Center Sunday at 7:30 p.m. playing at AMC, William Wllberforce (Fantastic Four's loan Gruffuld) embarks on his journey to abolish England's slave trade. rds and Angelika 'Nuff said. Tickets start at appealing. While it is a big-budget $56 at toyotacentertix.com movie, it uses mostly obscure — yet Amazing Grace focuses on the life talented — actors. By casting lesser- of 18th-century British parliamentar- known actors, mazing Grace sells it- 2007's Best Foreign Film Toyota Center ian William Wilberforce (Fantastic self based on the beauty and storyline Four's loan Gruffudd) and his fight of the film itself and not just on its star 1510 Polk St. to rid England of slavery. Influenced power. The screenplay complements earns its Oscar trophy by Newton (A Good Year's Albert these articulate, gifted actors — par- Finney), Wilberforce resolves to ticularly Gruffudd as Wilberforce, by Anne Kemper introduce a bill that would eradicate who not only ages physically over of its time observing Dreyman, RODEO FOR THE THRESHER England's slave trade. Aided by the span of the movie but grows Wiesler is the true central char- The work of director and then-future Prime Minister William emotionally, displaying the increas- acter. A model officer, Wiesler Save a horse, ride a cowboy. screenwriter Florian Henckel Pitt (Starterfor Ten's Benedict Cum- ing frustration that comes with the is stone-faced and uuforgiving von Donnersmarck (Dober- The largest rodeo in the world berbatch), former slave Oloudaqh tiring longevity of his cause. in his work. The director initial- mann), The Lives of Others pro- ly portrays him as a relentless is back in town for the 75th Equiano (Alone in the Dark's Yous- With surprising historical accu- vides a powerful glimpse into and single-minded interrogator, sou N'Dour) and his wife Barbara racy for a Hollywood film. Amazing time! Enjoy bullriding, live (Scoop's Romola Garai), Wilberforce East Berlin life during the last adept at reading his subjects Grace teaches a truthful history few years of socialist rule. The and squeezing out confessions. music, a carnival, livestock, continues his abolitionist work for lesson succinctly. However, viewers film is at different times painful, At Minister Bruno Hempf's 18 years. not already familiar with the basic shopping and food all in one poignant, enraging and humor- (The Downfall's Thomas Filmed on location in England, the storyline may find the film hard to place. Big names such as ous. Simultaneously a political Thieme) suggestion, the Stasi cinematography in Amazing Grace follow, as the complicated political thriller, spy flick and psycho- decide to monitor Dreyman Rascal Flatts, Beyonce and ZZ creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere. and personal aspects ofWilberforce's logical drama, The Lives of Oth- and the job falls to Wiesler. Through the eyes of the camera, the life are often intertwined. Top will be performing. ers tests the limits of human With disconcerting ease, Wi- audience experiences the beauty of One might think that condensing goodness as it deftly immerses esler bugs every corner of The rodeo runs the English countryside, the stifling an 18-year-long story into a two-hour the audience in the too-recent Dreyman's apartment and sets heat of the Parliamentary courtroom film would produce intense, fast- through March 18. For realities of socialist Germany. up camp in the attic above it, and the intensity and despairing dark- paced sequences of scenes, but in recording and interpreting the more information, visit ness of a slave ship. With vivid color fact, just the opposite in this film. The most miniscule details of the rodeohouston.com and images, Amazing Grace manages pace is often slow and even some- lives of Dreyman and his com- to depict the absolute horror and times monotonous, as Wilberforce's 'the lives of others' panion, the actress Christa-Ma- disgust of the slave trade without never-ceasing fight for an admirable ria (The Good Shepherd"s Mar- Reliant Park graphically showing the gruesome, yet challenging cause continues for • ••• of five tina Gedeck). South Loop 610 inhumane aspects of slavery. By do- almost two long decades. Perhaps now playing at ing so, Amazing Grace earns a PG this sense of a never-winning battle River Oaks rating for what could have easily been is intentional, as it gives the audience The motif of the made into a PG-13 film. a glimpse at the frustration Wilber- The film follows two men liv- BALLET Amazing Grace's cast is also See GRACE, page 11 ing opposing roles within East GOODMAN Berlin society. Gerd Wiesler, Madame Butterfly played brilliantly by Ulrich runs throughout Muhe (Das Spinnennetz), is a Artistic Houston Ballet's Life and captain of the Stasi, the East the film, as both Director Stanton Welch's German secret police entrusted Dreyman and critically acclaimed production with the task of maintaining the Laughter ends on a high note government's control through of Puccini's infamous love surveillance and interrogation Wiesler struggle of the population. Georg Drey- story will be brought to life on by Risa Gordon but rather pianist and Rice alumna internally to do man (Amen's Sebastian Koch) the Wortham Theater Center THRESHER STAFF Katherine Burkwall-Ciscon (Brown is a successful playwright and The Houston Ballet's delightful '88), who also stands out in the the right thing. ballet stage March 8-18. one of very few artists who has winter repertory program, Life and opening piece "Tu Tu." With "The thus far managed to remain tol- The moving story of love and Laughter, saves for last. Concert" and 'Tu Tu," the accom- But through Miihe's subtle erated by the government and acting, Wiesler betrays hints of loss will be preceded by Red panying Houston Ballet Orchestra, directed by Ermanno Florio, adds still respected by peers. a more complex personality as Earth, another piece by Welch. 'life and laughter' dramatically to the depth of the pro- Although Lives spends much See LIVES, page 11 Show times are at 2:30 and • • • • of five duction. It is unfortunate that the company used a mere recording 7 p.m. Tickets start at $17 at March 2-4 for the traditional Irish, English and houstonballet.org Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. American folksongs in "Sergeant Wortham Theater Center Early's Dream"— one does not re- 501 Texas Ave. alize the power of live musical ac- Wortham Theater Center companiment until it is gone. 501 Texas Ave. The performance's third num- 'Tu Tu," choreographed by ber, "The Concert," satisfies both Houston Ballet Artistic Director the ballet aficionado and the casual Stanton Welch, is a technical show- viewer with its combination of tech- case primarily intended to show nical skill and comedy. Of course, off the featured female dancers. In one would expect no less from pro- particular, Barbara lific choreographer Jerome Robbins Bears excels in her graceful solos, (West Side Story, The King and I) the feeling of the music seeming to who premiered the dance 50 years radiate through her delicate move- ago with the New York City Ballet. ments. The dance moves from The character sketch keeps the slower music to a lively tempo. The audience in stitches with absurd sit- strong finish is enhanced by the uations, including a corps de ballet, who energetically cigar-smoking hus- synchronize their motions to create band who wants a rousing visual spectacle. to murder his icy However, the piece is not with- wife, a snooty art out flaws. With few exceptions, the lover and a troupe men stay in the background, serv- of ballerinas who ing as the lifts or support for their just cannot figure female counterparts' arabesques out their steps. and pirouettes. In general, male bal-

One of the fea- let dancers excel at gravity-defying COURTESY SONY PICTURES tured performers leaps and turns, so the lack of these Georg Dreyman (Amen's Sebastian Koch) shares an intimate moment in The Concert" is steps is disappointing. And while with his girlfriend, unaware that Welsler is watching his every move. not a dancer at all, See BALLET, page 11 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 Not even strong acting can revive The Dead Girl by Alessandra Carreon Arden is a meek, timid woman their search despite Ijeah's certainty. homes provide the backdrop for the finally connected as the audience FOR THE THRESHER who tends to her emotionally abu- The couple's parental instincts are movie's progression. watches the inevitable murder of Director Karen Moncrieffs The sive mother (Carrie's Piper Laurie confirmed when the dead girl's Krista. Murphy as Krista convincingly Dead Girl is the segmented tale of in another unstable mother role). name — Krista — is discovered. The plays the role of the proud, broken, un- a woman's murder and the lives pe- Arden decides to escape her life weakness of this segment again lies in Unrelated educated and still so hopeful mother, ripherally affected by its subsequent and run away with creepy grocery the almost simultaneous introduction hooker, girlfriend and lost daughter. events. Though at times smacking store employee Rudy (Flight of the and permanent removal of characters storylines are Still, like every other character in the heavily of a Lifetime movie with the Phoenix's Giovanni Ribisi). Rudy is all from the screen with no development introduced film, Murphy can do nothing more lesson that all women on this planet too well-versed in the modus operandi whatsoever. James Franco (Spider- than appear and disappear within a are prey to men, The Dead Girl boasts of various serial killers and is fasci- Man) makes an appearance as Leah's only to be short span of 20 minutes. a seasoned cast whose acting talents nated by Arden's discovery of such lover, Derek, yet his performance is TANGENTIALLY Moncrieff's fascination with fail to translate into screen time. a gruesome crime. Unfortunately, nothing more than a cameo. death and ominous storylines leave Arden and Rudy never reappear The third and most revealing CONNECTED viewers with an uneasy feeling. 'the dead girl' in the film and thus exemplify the episode of the film is "The Wife." Ne- to the infamous This uneasiness stems from a glar- movie's theme of unfinished business. glected by her husband and left alone ingly unhappy history — a history • • 1/2 of five Unrelated storylines are introduced in their modest accommodations for dead girl. repeated five times, each time with now playing at only to be tangentially connected to one evening too many, Ruth (iMdy in a different label. Although sad the Angelika the infamous dead girl. the Water's Mary Beth Hurt) makes a An underlying wave of disaster and despairing enough to suit the The film's next episode is "The startling discovery about her spouse carries over from segment to segment film, the acting is abrupt, and the Sister."The moving sentiment of this Carl (Flicka s Nick Searcy). '111 is seg- within the film. The characters, despite kaleidoscope effect of compiled epi- Divided into five separate epi- chapter is a family painfully enduring ment of the film shocks the viewer, laudable acting, only provide enough sodes exhausts viewers who seek a sodes, the movie begins with "The the search for a lost daughter and approaching a contrived climax that information to cause a sensation for a single line of progression. The Dead Stranger." As the film opens, Arden sister; a quest that permeates the only leads into the fourth episode, given scene, then immediately recede Girl's disorienting nonlinearity only {Little Miss Sunshine'sToni Collette) remaining daughter's career and life. "The Mother." into a fixedly hopeless void from exacerbates the film's over-the-top is strolling through her rural Cali- Ix-ah (MarieAntoinette's Rose Byrne) In "The Mother," viewers dis- the movie. The only real presence dramatics. The movie reeks of the ex- fornia property when she stumbles is a forensics graduate student who cover the dead girl has left behind throughout the movie is the discovery aggerated histrionics that have come upon — well, a dead girl (8 Mile's is convinced that the dead girl she her three-year-old daughter, raised of, discussion of, questioning of and to characterize Lifetime's Movies of Brittany Murphy). The dead girl is assigned to study is, in fact, her in the ruins of Los Angeles' seedier murdering of the dead girl. the Week. Rather than emulate real is the central, unifying element of long-lost sister Jenny. Her disbeliev- sector. 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ii) Reno 911!: Miami preserves look and feel of TV show by Devin Naquin tack. The bungling group is all that THRESHER STAFF is left to protect Miami. Reno 911!: Miami starts with a The next hour is just the complete 180 from the trademark namesake television show with a mockumentary style of the popular facelift — a change of scenery and television show. It is a fan's worst several often-hilarious cameos nightmare: In an over-the-top glitzy from Paul Rudd, Danny DeVito, scene, an extremely dangerous Paul Reubens and others. The terrorist situation causes the cops movie's gags are in line with the of the Reno Sheriff's Department original television series and fill to be called in to save the day. Sud- the particular niche of inane, unin- denly, DeputyTravisJunior (Herbie telligent humor perfectly. Viewers Fully Loadeds Robert Ben Garant) may feel childish for finding such awakens from a dream and Reno's absurdity entertaining, but that trademark mockumentary-style will not prevent them from laugh- shaky camera returns, reassuring ing at the ridiculous jokes. moviegoers that Reno 911!: Miami However, the change of scenery makes no extreme departure from does very little — if anything — for the television show. the actual content and quality of the comedy. Scenes seem to be 4reno 911!: miami' largely undifferentiated from their cable television counterparts, giv- • • • • of five ing the movie the feel of a slightly now playing at modified feature-length version AMC and of the television show. Fans of Edwards theaters the television show are sure to be COURTESY TWENTIETH CENTURY FO) pleased that the central charm of Reno 911!: Miami's new locale means new uniforms and problems for the bungling police squad. Reno 911!: Miami is based on the show is maintained. lywood tradition, Dangle's police television shows that hit the big the light-heartedness of the origi- Comedy Central's Reno 911!, a A typical animal disturbance squad must slowly and inadver- screen. While the mockumentary nal series. parody of COPS. The movie fol- call in the film is notable for its tently save the day once they've feel of the Comedy Central origi- Despite its uncharacteristic lows Lieutenant Jim Dangle's (The perfect fusion of the show's clas- adjusted to the big screen. It is in nal is preserved, the officers of ending, Reno 911!: Miami largely Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's sic style of humor with new exotic this respect that Reno 911!: Mi- the Reno Sheriff's Department delivers on its attempt to entertain Thomas Lennon) troupe of incom- creatures. Deputy S. Jones (Un- ami ultimately becomes the over- become the heroes of the day, through crude, immature humor petent Reno police officers on an accompanied Minors Cedric Yar- blown, overproduced big-screen and heroes they are not. This is studded with senseless violence ill-prepared trip to the National brough) and Deputy James Garcia adaptation which plagues so many a mostly unwelcome intrusion on and vulgarity. I.aw Enforcement Convention in (Happy Feet's Carlos Alazraqui) Miami. Upon arrival at the conven- confidently saunter by a backyard tion, the group is turned away for swimming pool and stumble upon failure to register and spends the an alligator and a self-declared night running amok in the city's alligator expert. The scene that KTRU'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS sleaziest clubs and bars. The Reno follows provides the crude and squad wakes up the next morning immature humor that serves the only to find that the convention audience well time and time again After two and a half hours of almost nonstop music, Moxie emerged as the winners center full of police officers has throughout the movie. of KTRU's Battle of the Bands last Friday. Pulling dancers on stage and interacting with been the target of a bioterrorist at- Of course, keeping with Hol- each other, the band definitely put on a good show. Moxie edged out second-place The Good Fellows with 159 total points. Points were awarded in the following categories: Showmanship (S), Technical Achievement (TA), Audi- ence Response (AR), Song Writing & Originality (SW) and Stage Presence (SP). The results Hlie Offices of Iiite rnatiomf (Programs a n dJlfumni affairs were as follows. invite you to attend

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The judges were KTRU Program Director Claire Hein, Student Association President Althea Tupper, Thresher Arts and Entertainment Editor Tasha Chemplavil and Proletariat Booker John Woolford Dunnock V. As the winner of Battle of the Bands, Moxie earned a spot at KTRU's Outdoor Show. Other performers set to play are Despot, 120 Days and Ratatat. The Thursday, 15th March 2007 show starts at noon April 7 and is 4:00-6:00 pm free for all ages. Farnswnrth Pavillion. Due to their impressive perfor- mance, KTRU offered The Good Ley Student Center Fellows the opportunity to Vieu fin a fists, sampfc dors d'oeuvres, participate in the play at Valhalla. They have unveifinfl of the winners, and take part in a sifent auction tentatively agreed to play to raise funds to support intemationafeducation at Rice. with The Politics in an April 13 show. THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 11 LIVES From page 8 GRACE From page 8 he returns home to his own empty the socialist party than Wiesler him a huge promotion, although apartment each night. As he eats once suspected, so Wiesler seeks the moral weight of the act would force must have felt during his Amazing Grace will probably a bland dinner or has bland sex Hempf's true motives for ordering never fully be eased. Dreyman long struggle. be condemned for having a with a prostitute, Wiesler reveals the surveillance. As Wiesler be- faces parallel choices. Although Fortunately, viewers will not Christian agenda. And maybe it a longing for human intimacy and gins to empathize with his object he may feel it is the artist's role feel the same frustration regard- does. The soundtrack features yet also affirms his commitment of study, and as Dreyman watches to bring attention to wrongdoing, ing the film's music. Amazing mostly Christian artists. The to the ideals of socialism. While the government destroy the ca- denouncing the government's Grace's soundtrack suits its song filmmakers are, for the most other members of the Stasi and reers and lives of friends and fel- actions would almost surely result namesake well. Featuring mostly part, Christians. And pastors the socialist party use their power low writers and artists, disillusion- in his arrest, while remaining si- Christian artists such as Chris across America have been to gain privileges, Wiesler rejects ment and uncertainty grow in both lent is the only sure way to keep Tomlin and Jeremy Camp, the encouraging their congrega- this hypocrisy and elects to live no of them. his career. music intensifies Wilberforce's tions to see the film. Never- better than the average people he The motif of the good man Does the good man do good for spirituality. Gruffudd's beautiful theless, Amazing Grace is a monitors. "Socialism has to start runs throughout the film, as both himself or good for his country? Is performance of "Amazing Grace" quality — although sometimes somewhere," he tells his and Dreyman and Wiesler struggle in- serving one's country the same as during a poker game in a smoky painfully slow — film. While it former classmate as he sits down in ternally to do the right thing. Von serving one's government? What lounge poetically complements may not be a movie specifically the student section of a cafeteria. Donnersmarck plays cleverly with does it mean to be patriotic? These the beauty of Wilberforce's mis- designed for mainstream Ameri- Striving to find fault in the ob- the strict dichotomy of good and are questions faced by every sion in the midst of the uncer- ca and box office explosions, the ject of his attention, Wiesler is bad established in the beginning character in The Lives of Others, tainty and horrors of slavery. film is worth seeing. quickly drawn into Dreyman's of the film, highlighting the com- questions that affect the audience world. It is hard to tell whether plexity of the consequences of long after the film has ended. As Wiesler's initial harshness is the each of the characters' decisions. distant as socialist East Germany result of his commitment to the While Wiesler detests Hempf's may now seem, The Lives of Others government's goals or of a bitter misuse of power, standing against is more than relevant to our times. envy for Dreyman and his happy it would make him equivalent to As it reminds us of what it means life with Christa-Maria. And Drey- an enemy of the government. But to be good, it also reminds us of man proves to be more loyal to taking down Dreyman might bring what a good movie really is. BALLET From page 8 the boldly-colored, Klimt-inspired overall dancing is uninspiring, par- dancing. The props in "The Con- tutus sparkle on the women, the ticularly during the slower songs. cert" and the background in "Ser- • - ••m men look awkward in tight shorts geant Early's Dream" only add to that are the size of boxer-briefs. the performances. In particular, the Unfortunately, principal danc- The strong finish background in the latter evokes the • - er Mireille Hassenboehler suf- rich colors of the Irish coast. fered an injury, precluding her is enhanced by Life and Ixiughter will appeal to performance on opening night. both the serious ballet attendee As with most Houston Ballet the corps de and those who are looking for performances, each role is shared lighthearted cultural entertain- between multiple dancers, who ballet, who ment. And saving "The Concert" perform on different nights. On energetically for last means the audience will opening night, principal dancers leave the theater laughing and in Amy Fote and Simon Ball who synchronize their high spirits. were first scheduled to perform the role at the Feb. 24 performanc e motions to create and thus could easily step into the parts, replaced Hassenboehler and a ROUSING her partner, first soloist Nicholas Lesehke. Although Fote and Ball visual spectacle. were the least entertaining couple, it is unclear whether this was due However, there are parts of the to the choreography or the danc- performance that are entertaining. ers themselves. For example, it is amusing when the Just as "Tu Tu" has its prob- men combine to woo a young girl's r lems, so does the second piece of heart with swaggers or drunken the repertory. "Sergeant Farly's love professions. At one point, they " The banners of the king advance, the mystery of the cross shines bright; where his life went through even burst into song. And principal Dream" is a retrospective of the with death, and from death brought forth life. " -Venantius Fortunatus, "Analecta Hymnica Irish experience as the characters dancer is memorable prepare to immigrate to a new life. as a young girl on the brink of in- But the Houston Ballet is no River- dependence from her mother. But, Faculty Guest: Professor Steven Justice, English, University of California—Berkeley dance, and one wishes the company in this case, entertainment does not had left the Irish jigs to the experts. equal exceptional ballet. 12:00 I'M— I 2:45 I'M: Introduction, Welcome, and Prize Announcements: Elizabeth A. Cooper, Rice University, While it is interesting to see bal- Kudos to the scenic designers of and chair. Medieval Studies Undergraduate Committee. l unch will also be served. Please lerinas, graceful by nature, try the all three dances for using minimal RSVP to Lisa Birenbaum ([email protected]) before March 14, 200"\ staccato steps of Irish dancing, the scenery to keep the focus on the 12:45 I'M—2:00 I'M: Session 1 - Disharmony: Conflicts in War and Music Moderator: Nicola I ugosch, Rice University 1. Kate Janse van Rensburg, University of St. Thomas - " 1 he Social and Religious our Factors Leading to Participation in (he Peoples Crusade of 1096" P"tj> 2. Bryan Park hurst, Rice University - "Contrapuntal Regulations in the Late 15th Century: I inctoris and (influrius on Dissonance Treatment" 3. Amy I iu. Rice University' - "Revenge and Tragedy: The Death of Arthur in the Works J'orvwxrA of Malory and Tennyson"

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2:1 5 I'M- 3: n I'M: Session 2 Duality: Medieval and Modern Reconstructions of Character Moderator: Katie Keith. Rice University 1. Brandi Brand. Rice University - "The Wife of Bath: Chaucer's Construction of M.ir\ Magdalene' 2. (J rover Green, University of St. Thomas - "Charlemagne and the Rise of Medieval 1 urope: The Chiisuani/.uion of Hurope through ( onquest and th< C arolingian Renaissance CD*ftl 3. Alison |. Morgan, Rice University - Noble and Selfish Iraitors: Depictions of Guinevere and ! ancelot's Relationship in Literature and f ilm 4. Cathv Monroe, University of St. I homas - 'Man of the Hour: Bonavenuues Role as Defender and Reconciler of the Franciscan Order and the Church

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i:()0 M- v30 I'M; Session 3 Divinity: f.xpressions of Faith in Art, Writing and Philosophy Moderator: Maiissa Chow, Rice University 1. Melissa |. Bonnette, University of Houston - "Sainte-Chapellc: 1 he Epitome of the Ciothic Court Style" 2. Whitney Stewart, University of St. Thomas "The Venerable Rede: Traditionalist and .. C\Y\^ VMe'W Jill Innovator" 3. Daniel Kimbel, Rice University - "An Evaluation of St. Anselm's Argument tor the W^VvMOur favorite roast Existence of God $or

This symposium h.is been generously supported In a Sarolim Teaching Grant and the dean of'humanities. For more information, tke»v. enjoy refills please contact Professor lane Chance, director. Medieval Studies Program, at 713 348 2625, or jchancc®rice.cdu. all day! Paid yell parking is available near the evftit. for complete location and parking details and downloadable maps, go to www.rtce.cdu/maps. Thresher Sport s Friday, March 2, 2007 Page 12 THE RICE THRESHER Baseball travels to California with No. 10 Cal State Fullerton Uni- country," he said. "They have an by Ben Jedlovec versity. The Owls then return home inexhaustible supply of experienced THRESHER STAFF to face St. John's University Tuesday players ... and they're going to be With two outs and the score tied and will wrap up Midterm Recess in playing at home." 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning Corpus Christi with games against Sophomore second baseman of Friday's game against Florida Texas Christian Univesity, Texas Aaron Luna led last week's offensive Atlantic University at Reckling Park, Tech University and TAMU-CC. change. Luna went 7 for 18 over the it looked like nothing could go last five games, homering once, driv- right for the baseball team. Junior ing in four runners and scoring six centerfielder Tyler Henley had just THIS WEEKEND times. Although he took Conference been tagged out on a botched suicide USA H itter of the Week honors, I .una squeeze play, an apparent waste of said he is just glad the team is hitting Rice (9-4) at another Rice scoring opportunity well again. in the midst of an exciting pitcher's Cal State Fullerton (9-4) "Coming in here, we knew we duel. After junior leftfielder Jordan were going to face some good Dodson reached on a double to When: Friday at 9 p.m. competition," he said. "We wanted right, FAU brought in left-hander Saturday at 8 p.m. everyone to relax and get back to Joel Schmal to face junior cleanup Sunday at 2 p.m. what we were doing last year. We've hitter Joe Savery. Where: Fullerton, Calif. had a lot of guys pressing, trying to get two hits in one at bat, and the Then the offense, which has History: A year after Rice averages are kind of in the back of struggled since the start of the won the everybody's mind." season, woke up. in 2003, Fullerton took it in "He was trying to get me to hit 2004. Last season,the Owls Other offensive standouts includ- the curveball, so I was sitting on took two of three from the ed Henley, Dodson, and freshman ma*xsmm&t& 4 mm that," Savery said. "He sat one in Titans at Reckling Park. third baseman Diego Seastrunk. there, and I finally put a good swing Henley went 4 for 16 on the week on a ball." and was also hit by two pitches, Reading it perfectly, Savery bringing his season total to eight. deposited Schmal's third pitch over This weekend's series will have With one more HBP he will reach - »t; p -. • 11811 the centerfield wall for the walk-off the attention of the college baseball 50 for his career, surpassing Chris . win, and the Owls' offense never world, as two recent College World Kolkhorst for the university record. looked back. Series champions square off. Rice Dodson went 5 for 11 on the week, •4- . Rice (9-4) followed up Friday's took two out of three games against including two homeruns, six runs thriller by knocking off 19th-ranked CSF in last season's memorable batted in and three runs scored in Nebraska University 9-5 and Texas series at Reckling Park, which fea- Sunday's rout ofTAMLI-CC. A&M University-Corpus Christi 14- tured a walk-off home run from Seastrunk took advantage of his IVY ASHE/THRESHER 1 during the Rice Invitational last third-baseman Josh Rodriguez and starting opportunities to go 6 for 13 Junior Marissa Daniels competes in the 5,000 meters at the C-USA weekend. The Owls finished off the outstanding pitching performances during the Invitational with a home- Indoor Championships. Rice won the meet by 4.5 points over runner-up perfect 4-0 week with a 6-3 victory from Savery, junior Cole St. Clair, run and a double, two RBIs and four University of Texas-El Paso. over Sam Houston State University Eddie Degerman (Sid Rich '06) and runs scored. in Huntsville Tuesday. Bryce Cox (Wiess '06). Head coach "I wanted to take advantage of Still ranked sixth by Baseball said he expects every at bat, taking it like it was my Women's track wins Amcrica, Rice will take its seven- another close weekend. last," Seastrunk said. "Approaching it game winning streak to California "There's no doubt that Fuller ton's like that makes you really bear down this weekend for a three-game series one of the premier teams in the Sec BASEBALL, page 17 close C-USA meet Solares breaks own record in mile run by Dylan Farmer medley relay took third overall. Rice sat nine points behind THRESHER KD1TORIA1. STAFF then-leader Southern Methodist Senior nearsfour minutes to easily capture conference crown With two events to go and an University. by Stephen Whitfield University of Texas-El Paso placed multi-event contest. 8.5-point deficit to overcome on Rice's trend of multiple scor- second with 130. "We haven't had many people THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF the final day of the Conference ers continued Saturday, starting But Solares was not the only I run the heptathlon 1, but Ryan Walsh USA Indoor Championships, with the mile. Junior Callie Wells Heading into the indoor season, Owl with a stellar performance was a national qualifier... as a senior the women's track and field and freshman Nicole Mericle took two of senior Pablo Solares' goals last weekend. Sophomore Aaron and Phillip is a freshman, so that's team offered nothing short of third and fifth, respectively. were to qualify for the NCAA Robson finished fifth in the mile, saying quite a lot," Warren said. a full team finish — no fewer The sprinters also came Championships and break the four- 11.42 seconds behind Solares, a day "While he's learning quite a bit, he than eight athletes scored in through, led by sophomore Chan- minute mile. Solares accomplished after making a surprising charge in had a pretty stellar performance." the 3,000 meters and the 4x400 dra Ewing's second-place finish the former at the season-opening the final 150 meters to take third in Heading into the final event of relay to clinch the Owls' first in the 400 meters. Freshman Leonard Hilton Memorial Jan. 19. the 5,000. the heptathlon, the 1,000 meters, ever C-USA track title. Shakera Reece ran the 60 meters Solares has not quite reached Freshman Phillip Adam's 5,073 Adam needed 709 points to eclipse The Owls finished with 100 in 7.39 seconds—the second fast- the latter yet, but he came very points in the heptathlon were not Walsh's mark. In order to do that he points to win the meet at the est time in Rice history—to take close last Saturday at the Confer- enough to tup conference champion had to break his personal-best time. University of Houston's Yeoman fourth. Reece, last year's runner ence USA Indoor Track and Field Jarrett Flax of UH, but it was still His time of 2:51.89 was more than Fieldhouse, followed by the up in the 100-meter dash at the Championships, held at the Yeo- sufficient to break the 5,035-point enough to do that, giving him 746 University of Texas-El Paso's Barbados junior national cham- man Fieldhouse on the University Rice record set last year by Ryan points and clinching a second-place 95.5 and the host Cougars' 91. pionships, has the fourth fastest of Houston campus. Solares ran Walsh (Brown '06). Head coach Jon finish overall. The University of Alabama-Bir- 60-meter time of any freshman in 4 minutes, 0.82 seconds for an Warren (Jones'88) said Adam's feat "I didn't think I was going to mingham grabbed with 87 points the country this season. easy victory at the conference was even more impressive given get (the record | heading into to complete the top four spots Overall, the Owls scored meet, beating his own Rice record his inexperience — it was only the the 1,000, but I had a 10-second in one of the more contested in 13 of 17 possible events, in the process. An hour later, he second time he had competed in a See S01.ARES, page 1 f> conference meets in recent his- but they failed to win any until came back to place second in the tory. In contrast, last year's meet junior Rachel Greff claimed vic- 800 meters. featured a 75.5-point spread tory in the pole vault with three Solares will have one more between first and fourth place, 0WL00K - THE WEEK IN SPORTS events left. chance to break four minutes at the and the closest spread in the last "We won it with one point national meet in Fayetteville, Ark. 10 years was 32.5 in 2001. here, four points there and two March. 10-11. He said he is happy Saturday, February 17 "We knew it was going to be points there," Bevan said. "It was a with the mark but is looking forward • Men's Basketball vs. Tulsa University a nip-and-tuck battle, and sure combination of all the little things to nationals. Ixist year, he provision- 2:05 p.m. — Autry Court enough, it was," head coach Jim adding up to one big thing. It usu- ally-qualified with the 18th-fastest Autry Court sees its final game before renovation. Bevan said. "There were four ally takes more than 100 points to time in the mile, but only 17 runners teams with a chance to win with win a conference title, but all the r were invited to compete. •Women's Tennis vs. Texas Christian University two events left. W e were able to do little things added up." "I basically felt good because of 1:30 p.m. — Jake Hess Stadium what we needed to do in the 3,000 Greff finished almost half the time," Solares said. "I broke the The Owls return home to face their ninth consecutive ranked opponent and the 4x400, but the whole meet a foot higher than her nearest record. Now I get to go to nation- was a true team effort." competitor, with ajumpof 12feet, als. last year, I was the last person That effort started Friday, 1.5 inches. Her victory marks not to get to nationals, and that when junior Marissa Daniels her second straight indoor pole frustrated me." FROM THE EDITORS' DESK offered a season-best 17 minute, vault title. After Greff s 10 points Rice finished a distant third over- Autry Court will host its final game tomorrow when the men's 7.80 seconds in the 5,000 meters moved Rice into striking distance, all at the C-LJSA meet, scoring 90 to take second place and senior Wells, I )aniels, Mericle and Gorry points. Host UH bounced back from basketball team faces Tulsa University at 2:05 p.m. The game Kate Gorry finished 12 seconds finished fourth through seventh its upset loss to Southern Method- will also be the last for seniors Morris Almond, Greg Killings, and See WOMEN, page 18 later in fifth. After the distance ist University last year to take the Lorenzo Williams. Free pizza will be available before tip-off. team title with 186 points, while the 0. THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 13 Men's basketball to close regular season against Ttolsa

By Chris Pasich of Houston. With a win on Saturday and some fortunate results in other THRKSHKK STAFF contests, Rice can obtain the fourth Nearing the end of its conference seed or possibly the third seed in the schedule, the men's basketball team conference tournament. finds itself one of five teams vying for Wednesday night, the Owls did the two remaining first-round byes not trail until the final four minutes in the Conference USA tournament. but still lost 69-64 to the Thunder- The Owls (14-14, 8-7 C-USA) split ing Herd. Rice had the lead from their past two contests, defeating the opening minutes until a three- Southern Methodist University at pointer from Marshall guard Chris Autry Court to break a three game Ross put his team in front with under losing streak before falling to Mar- four minutes left. The Owls trailed shall University in a close matchup by three with less than 30 seconds on the road. to play, but sophomore guard Cory The Owls finish their regular sea- Pflieger had a shot blocked and the son Saturday with a game against the Thundering Herd hit two free throws University of Tulsa at Autry Court. to seal the win. Rice fell to Tulsa in the two teams' Almond had 29 points and only matchup last season, an 80-73 9 rebounds for the Owls, who were setback on the road .The game marks plagued by turnovers in the con- the final athletic event at Autry Court test. They had 21 overall, including prior to its scheduled renovation. 15 combined from Almond and Wil- For seniors Morris Almond, liams. In addition, Almond was the Lorenzo Williams and Greg Killings, only Owl to score in double figures it also marks their final home game. and the only one to shoot over Although they have been forced to 50 percent from the field. deal with injuries this season, they In their previous game, the Owls have been the primary producers for pulled away from SMU down the SL 13 the Owls and have managed to meet stretch for a 75-66 victory. Almond TlAN YANG/THRESHER many of the expectations from the led the team with 19 points on Junior forward Patrick Brftton attempts a jump shot In the Owls' 75-66 victory over Southern Methodist University last beginning of the season. Williams 7-11 shooting from the floor but Saturday. Rice finishes its regular season with a 2 p.m. tip-off against Tulsa In the final game to be played at Autry Court. said he hopes the team can send the also had 9 turnovers on the night. trio out on a high note. Rice overcame a strong night from take it. I just take what the defense something that has been lacking at solid night on the defensive end of "Of course you want to come out Mustang forward Ike Ofoegbu, who gives me." times this season. the court. with a win," Williams said. "It's going led all players with 30 points and 10 The Owls got off to a fast start, us- "We've been having problems "Some of it just had to do with rota- to be something special — we just rebounds and was 5-7 from three ing an 11-point run early in the game to with energy since the beginning tion," head coach Willis Wilson (Will want to make it memorable." point range. take a 13-3 lead. The entire team was of the season," Perka said. "Coach Rice '82) said. "Part of the evolution Following tomorrow's game, Although Almond was not as sharp involved from the tip-off, playing with always brings up ... having a good that we've got to make is giving up the Owls will travel to Memphis for as in previous games, he once again more energy than usual on a night attitude in practice and in the game. something to get other things, and the C-USA tournament, where the carried Rice down the stretch. Almond when Almond was not able to match [Tonight] it was everybody collabo- for them to shoot about 38 percent winner gets an automatic bid to the scored nine points in the final six his season average in points. rating with that energy." in both halves, I would say that our NCAA tournament. The top four minutes as part of a game-clinching Sophomore Aleks Perka was a key The Mustangs were able to stay defense was very good." teams in the conference standings 10-2 run, breaking out of what had contributor. 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Before he heads to the NBA, the senior guard has his sights set on one thing: a conference championship.

very day at Autry Court, after himself has remained true since he kind of place that he would have an the men's basketball team arrived on the Rice campus as a highly interest in," Wilson said. "WTiat we finishes practice, one player touted freshman. He finished off a tried to sell Morris on was the fact remains alone on the floor. He strong high school career ranked that he could grow as a player, play E as one of the top recruits in the on a winning program and get a great shoots countless three-pointers, free throws and pull-up jumpers above and nation in multiple publications. He education. Those things were things with not being able to start, he significant minutesat the end of his beyond any normal practice routine. averaged 24 points and more than that he was always attracted to." understood that he had to earn sophomore year," Wilson said. "He As a result, senior Morris Almond has 10 rebounds per game in his junior his playing time and let the seniors was a guy [whose] offense always taken his game to new heights over the year and was named a second-team Early growing pains have their moments. got him on the floor and gave him a past two years, becoming one of the all-state player for McEachern High Almond spent most of his first two "I had to realize the face of our chance to play, and his ability to do most prolific scorers in Rice history. School in Powder Springs, Ga., that years earning his playing time practice team — we had solid teams those other things [was what] ultimately "He leads by example as far as same season. by practice — he did not start any years," Almond said. "Could I have got him the opportunity to stay on coming into the gym, getting in his It is surprising that the Owls were games for the Owls, as star players put us over the hump? I don't know, the floor." own shots, getting in extra time to able to sign Almond at all coming out of like Michael Harris (Wiess '05), Jason but it was tough nonetheless." better himself," senior Lorenzo Wil- high school. He received many scholar- McKrieth (Hanszen '05) and Brock There were early flashes of the Ready for primetime liams said. "That's something that ship offers, including some from major (iillespie (Hanszen '05) got most of the brilliance he would display later in After Almond's sophomore year, I hadn't seen a lot of [before], so it Division I programs such as Notre playing time. his career. In a hard-fought battle Harris, McKrieth and (iillespie grad- made me more motivated to come in Dame and the University of Virginia. The Owls managed two berths his sophomore season, Almond led uated, leaving the Owls in desperate and get some shots up and work on But head coach Willis Wilson (Will Rice to the National Invitational Tourna- the ()wls with 17 points of f the bench need of a presence on the offensive things I need to work on to help our '82) said Rice and Almond were a very ment those years but were unable in a loss to UTEP. It was one of the end of the court. Almond once again team get better." good fit from the beginning. to get any further than the first first times Almond had shown his set out to become that presence, this Almond's desire to improve "We thought that Rice would the round. Although Almond struggled true skills on the court, and one of time taking steps off the court and in the memories that still remains with the weight room to prepare himself him today. physically for the upcoming season. RICE RECORDS '[The game] According to was on ESPN, Williams, the and all my fam- The torrid pace Almond results were Total points, season Scoring average, season ily got to see it," immediately 1. 805, Ricky Pierce 1981-'82 1. 26.8, Ricky Pierce 1981-'82 Almond said.'To established at the end visible. 2. 714, Morris Almond, 2006-V7* 2. 26.4, Morris Almond, 2006-V7* this day, I think of his junior year "Two things 3. 639, Michael Harris, 2004-'05 3. 24.3, Kendall Rhine, 1963-'64 that was one of I really noticed 4. 632, Torrey Andrews, 1993-'94 4. 23.3, Kendall Rhine, 1962-'63 my best games, continued to his senior the most were even more than hisball-handling 5. 22.4, Gene Schwinger, 1953-'54 5. 617, Richard Johnson, 1998-'99 the 20- and 30- year — he has led the ability and his 6. 612, Morris Almond, 2005-'06 6. 22.1, Temple Tucker, 1955-'56 point games, see- physical apjx'ar- 7. 604, Gene Schwinger, 1953-'54 7. 22.0, Robert Johnson, 1998-'99 ing as how I came Owls in scoring in all ance," Williams 604, Mike Wllks, 2000-'01 8. 21.9, Morris Almond, 2005-V6 off the bench said. "He got a lot bigger from 8. 584, Kendall Rhine, 1963-'64 9. 21.8, Torrey Andrews, 1993-'94 and it wasn't but two of their games expected." sophomore ye;ir 10. 21.6, Gene Schwinger, 1953-'54 9. 578, Michael Harris, 2003-'04 A1 m o n d ' s this season. to junior year. 10. 575, Tommy McGhee, 1995-'96 playing time in- He'd been work- creased through- ing really hard * totals as of Feb. 24, 2007 out the season, as he made steady in the weight room." improvements to his performance. As it turned out, however, he By the end of the year, he was one of needed to improve his mentality Morris Almond became the 28th player in Rice history to score at least the key reserves on the team, a scorer to become an effective player. He 1,000 points in his career in a 11&66 win over Paul Quinn Nov. 11, 2006. who did enough on the defensive end opened the season slowly, averaging to warrant more playing time. just under 11 points in his lirst five "I think what people really for- contests. 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"[Almond] leads by example.... That's something I hadn't seen a lot of [before], so it made me more motivated to come in and get some shots up and work on things I need to work on to help our team get better."

— Lorenzo Williams, senior point guard

THE MORRIS ALMOND FILE \ Year GP-GS MPG FG% FT% RPG Blk. Stl. PPG 2003-'04 30-0 10.0 .455 .691 1.0 11 7 4.8 2004-'05 31-0 13.6 .525 .681 2.1 11 5 7.2 2005-' 06 28-24 32.3 .500 .795 5.8 19 39 15.7 2006-'07* 27-27 32.9 .485 .868 6.4 18 33 26.4 CAREER 116-51 22.2 .491 .759 3.8 280 59 13.5 * season totals as of Feb. 24, 2007 16 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 Mok, Harknett lead Owls to stunning comeback at 16th-ranked Texas Knupfer and sophomore Toby the score to 5-4 and serving for the by Casey Michel Scheil scratched out a win at No. 1 tie. But Mok, in his last regular THRKSHKR EDITORIAL STAFF doubles, downing the Longhorns' season match against Texas, sty- Leadership, it has been said, can 57th-ranked pairing of Dimitar mied Zavala, winning four straight come in many shapes and styles. Kutrovsky and Josh Zavala, 9-8 points to take the match and knot In the case of the men's tennis, no (9). However, Texas prevailed in up the team score 3-3. one need look further than seniors the next two doubles matches, "We knew going into Texas it Jason Mok and Ben Harknett. narrowly earning the first point wasn't going to be easy," Mok said. It was Mok and 30th-ranked of the day. "It was finally just a big relief to finally Harknett, the team's lone seniors, get one of those big wins." who catapulted Rice to victory in All of a sudden, Harknett, the the Owls' stunning comeback last YOU KNOW? highest-ranked Owl, found himself Sunday against then-16th-ranked in the deciding match of the day, Texas. The Owls staved off several Rice's win was their first facing Miguel Reyes Varela at No. seemingly insurmountable deficits ever in Austin. The Owls 1. After splitting the first two sets, and match points to knock off the now have an all-time record Harknett fell behind 6-5 and was Longhorns 4-3 in one of the most of 3-22 against Texas, but looking at match point. closely contested matches in re- have beaten the Longhorns Holding off Varela in four cent memory. It was their first ever in their last two regular straight match points, Harknett victory in Austin. season matchups. was able to battle his way into a imust Rice will now head to I .a Jolla, tiebreaker. The Longhor n came out Calif, to compete in the 118th Pacific firing, getting to within one point of - LOLLY MCCONNELL/THRESHER Coast Doubles Championships from Freshman Filip Paroci got the a victory, but Harknett, who would TWo Rice long-distance runners compete in last week's Conference USA Thursday until Sunday. The team Owls on the board with his two-set later go on to be named Conference Championships. The Owls placed third overall, their best finish since 2004. will then face its first unranked victory over Kutrovsky, tying up USA player of the week, unleashed opponents in over a month when the dual match 1-1. Although Rice a barrage of forehands to take the they square off with St. Joseph quickly relinquished the lead, Knup- lead 7-6. When Varela evened up University immediately following fer made sure his team rebound- the score at 7-7, Harknett swiftly SOLARES the PCDC Sunday and University ed, throttling 53rd-ranked Milan put him away with two straight of California-Irvine Tuesday. Mihailovic 6-1, 7-5. points to take the victory. From page 12 The Owls jump right back "I didn't know what kind of an "I stayed with my game," into stiff competition Wednesday attitude or play we would get out Harknett said. "The way I play [personal best]," Adam said. In the field events, senior I like against University of Southern of the players because it's been when I'm in those situations is "After that. I realized I'd pretty Stadel threw 54 feet, 10.25 inches California, 11th nationally, and a bit of an up-and-down season," very loose, like I've got nothing much broken it and I was pretty to take second in the shot put, while March 10 against 55th-ranked Ustundag said. "[But] Ralph and to lose. [Jason and I] both try to amazed, especially running 10 junior Omar Wright cleared 6-9 in University of San Diego. Assistant Filip really took care of business make sure we lead the team in seconds faster in the 1,000." the high jump to finish fifth. coach Efe Ustundag (Baker '99) at [Nos.] 2 and 3." terms of energy on the court, but Adam was one of several While Solares will head to the said he thinks the team can handle At No. 4, sophomore Christoph I think in turn that really helps us. freshmen to contribute sig- NCAA meet, the rest of the Owls its upcoming competition. Mtiller looked to be on his way to Being a senior means that people nificantly to the Owls' third-place will spend the next few weeks "We're certainly capable of an upset, thanks to an opening-set will look up to you and you have finish. Freshman Ryan Gard ran preparing for the start of the out- sweeping [all four dual matches]," win over 76th-ranked Luis Diaz to lead the team." 49.49 seconds in the 400 to fin- door season, which begins March he said. "USC is 11 th in the country, Barriga. But the Longhorn was Ustundag said he thought his ish sixth. Freshman John Buck 23 with the TSU Relays. Warren but I don't really see them being able to rally back and give Texas two seniors, who have been produc- was seventh in the 800 with said the team will practice hard favored, other than that they're a 3-2 lead. So the Owls now looked ing all season, are doing exactly a time of 1:56.14, 3.3 seconds for outdoor competition. ranked higher. I feel we're every towards their seniors to keep the what is needed of them for the behind Solares. Daryl Zavesky "You play this juggling act in bit as talented as they are. We've match alive. team to be successful. ran an eighth-place 8.43 seconds indoor where you try to win a certainly got to be ready to play, but Mok locked into a tight match "I thought they were fantastic," in the 60-meter hurdles, 0.22 championship while staying fit I definitely like our chances." with Zavala. Having just sur- he said. "They are really doing their behind junior Tyler Whitham's enough to do well in outdoor," The Owls certainly showed they rendered the second set, Mok job. They're not doing anything personal-best fourth-place time Warren said. "Now we crank it were ready to compete from the rebounded nicely, taking a 5-2 extra — they're just doing what of 8.21 seconds. up with a heavy training period start of their dual match against advantage in the final frame. Zavala we need them to do, which is be the Longhorns. Junior Ralph immediately rallied back, pushing a leader."

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Women's hoops tourney bound Anonymous EGG DONORS Needed to Help Infertile Couples by Justin Hudson But the Blazers started off the by junior forward Tiffany Loggins THKKSHKK SI Al-i game just as hot: despite having closed the gap to 79-66, but the their best player, guard Carmen damage had been done. Rice had Splitting its last two games, the Guzman, shoot 1-7 from the field allowed UAB to shoot 48 percent women's basketball team still finds early, other Blazers could not miss. from the field, while 32 percent $5000 itself in a favorable position head- The first half was a bnck-and-forth shooting in the second half sank ing into this weekend's Conference battle with six ties and seven lead the Owls. Compensation USATournament. After losing both changes. The Blazers began to pull The loss was painful since it cost a 79-66 contest to University of to away late in the first half, as a Rice a chance at a two- or three-seed Requirements: Alabama-Birmingham and senior series of defensive lapses by the in the C-USA tournament and nearly -Age 21-31 forward Lauren Neaves to injury Owls gave UAB a 43-39 lead going cost the team a first-round bye. last Thursday, the Owls (17-12,10- into the half. "We had our destiny in our own - Nonsmoker 6 C-USA) regrouped to beat lowly "It was very evident that our hands and if we won out... we were - Attractive University of Memphis for a 79-46 defensive focus was just not there guaranteed a tie for second," Wil- two days later. Fortunately, the [in the first half]," head coach Greg liams said. - Intelligent University of Texas-El Paso's loss Williams (Hanszen '70) said. "That With Neaves in the lineup Sat- (Some College Preferred) to Southern Methodist University kind of epitomized the game." urday, the Owls scored early and that same day pushed the Owls often against last-place Memphis. - Height/Weight Proportional into fourth place in the conference Junior guard Kadie Riverin and se- heading into the tournament in NEXT WEEKEND nior guard Krystal Frazier's strong Tulsa, Okla. three-point shooting helped get The Owls face the winner of Rice travels to Tulsa, Okla. Rice out to a 25-6 lead. The Owls special yesterday's game today at 3 p.m. to for their second consecu- were fortunate on the defensive begin the tournament. With Neaves tive C-USA Tournament. The end, as a number of Memphis's 11 c r e a ti o n s out with a hip injury, UTEP beat Owls reached last year's first-half turnovers were unforced. Rice 65-52 in El Paso Jan. 5, but the title game before falling to Primarily a three-point shooting Tulsa 55-52. Owls got their payback with an 84- team, the Tigers were held to 0-2 For Information Call 31 win at Autry Court Feb. 1. Rice from the three-point line, as the could face top-seeded Tulane in the team shot only 23 percent from 713-459-9714 or email semifinals in a rubber match of a The Blazers came out firing after the field. tense season series that saw each the half, starting with a 14-2 run that While not dominating the sec- [email protected] team win a game on the opposing put the game out of reach for the ond half, Rice cruised to a 33-point team's court. Owls. With 16:45 remaining, Neaves victory. The defense held Memphis Senior forward Samantha Stovall went down with a broken nose after to 20 percent shooting from behind said for Wee to clinch its fourth straight being hit by an elbow going up for the arc in the half, while also forc- postseason tournament berth, the a loose ball. ing 11 more Memphis turnovers. Owls must maintain the same game With the team's highest scorer The point distribution that had plan they have had till season. out of the game, Rice continued to marked Rice's wins during its last "We're just as good as anybody struggle throughout the second homestand also returned. Riverin out there," Stovall said. "It's going half, as the Blazers took advantage ended the night with a season-high to come down to us being focused, ofa porous Owl defense. Juniorcen- 21 points on 8-11 shooting and Write0 » for Thresher news. playing hard defense [and ] just really ter Valeriya Berezhynksa's layup tied a career high with 8 assists. being disciplined." brought the Owls within seven with Neaves ended her stellar career Early on against UAB, the team 4:54 left, but a subsequent three- at Autry Court with 17 points and Immediately. looked as if they had overcome pointer by UAB ignited a 13-2 run 8 rebounds. Berezhynska had a their recent offensive woes. Good marred by defensive breakdowns, double-double of 12 points and shooting and ball distribution gave missed shots and turnovers by the 10 rebounds in only 21 minutes, the Owls an early lead, as Rice made Owls. A three-pointer by freshman while Frazier added 11 points and thresher-news @ rice.edu their first four field goal attempts. guard Shyrelle Home and a jumper 6 assists. BASEBALL From page 12 STUDY LESS. and focus on each pitch." no command," he said. "He lost the Somewhat overshadowed by tilt on his slider, he left pitches up. It's A scientist's new method of memory activation guarantees the offensive outburst, the Owls probably a good lesson for him." that you'll have more time to watch TV, play Xbox and sleep late. pitching staff continued to baffle Lefty Savery went a season-long Oh, and that you'll score higher on tests, too. opposing hitters. On Friday, junior five innings on Sunday, picking up starter Chris Kelley went six strong his team-best third win. innings, allowing only two runs and "I got out of some jams," he said. striking out five, but the win went to "I was happy with the way it ended junior Bobby Bramhall, who threw up turning out, but I don't think my three perfect innings in relief, strik- command was very good." ing out two. Freshman Ryan Berry Berry started again on Tuesday, had a rough start Saturday against a erasing some of the memory of strong Nebraska offense, but junior Saturday's rough outing with a solid transfer Matt Iangwell and senior 3.2 inning outing, allowing only three Ryne Tacker effectively shut down hits, no walks, and one earned run. the Huskers, combining for 7.1 in- The improvement was clear when nings in relief. The two allowed a Berry struck out the side in the combined three hits and let the Owls third, showing good command of all offense take back the game. of his pitches. In relief, junior Scott Graham said Berry will benefit in Lonergan and Bramhall shut out the long run from his bad outing. the Bearkats to hand the Owls their "He's a command guy, and he had seventh win in a row. IN FOCUS: BASEBALL TEAM LEADERS

Offense (min. 15 AB) Pitching (min. 4 IP) Games played: 5-way tie (14) ERA: Tacker (0.49) Games started: 5-way tie (14) Wins: Savery (3) Avg.: Lehmann (.290) App.: Bramhall/Gundrsn (6) Runs: Lembeck/ Friday (10) GS: Savery/Berry (4) Hits: Lembeck (15) CBO: Berry (2) Doubles: Luna/Fnday (4) Saves: Tacker (2) Triples: 4-way tie (1) IP: Berry (22.0) Can you just imagine how easy your school work would be it you HR: Luna (2) H: Berry (21) could increase your memory by a factor of ten and your reading RBI: Henley/Luna (9) R: Berry (10) ability by a factor of three? This twenty-seven hour course will not Total bases: Luna (23) ER: Berry (8) only change your life, but your grades for the better. Results are Slg. pet.: Dodson (.515) BB: Berry (7) DYNAMIC MIND 100% guaranteed or your money back, on the spot. BB: Luna (10) SO: Berry/Tacker (22) HBP: Henley (8) HR: Berry (2) SEMINAR DATES: Check us out and Register on-line at SPECIAL STUDENT PRICING OBP.: Padron (.435) AB: Berry (81) APRIL 13-14 mindtechnologiesinc.com IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME! SH: Friday/Reagan (2) B/AVG.: Gayheart (.143) MAY 4-6 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS TODAY, MARCH 2.2007

Buenger dh 6 0 11 Stein if 10 0 •cor* by Inning II H E (UT), 9-8,11-9 tlebrank MEN'S BASKETBALL Lembeck rf 4 0 0 0 Zaleskl ph 0 0 0 Nebraska 410 000 000 — 5 10 1 2. Varela/Mlhallovlc (UT) def. Mok/Muller (RU), 8-6 0 10 BY THE Lehmann c 2 0 11 Boggs 3b Rice 000 621 OOX — 9 111 3. Diaz Barrig/Deussner (UT) def. Harknett/Zlvonji- Myers pr 0 10 0 Holzbach cf 0 2 1 novic (RU), 97 AO WUMBE RWiff ili MAHUHAP' Reagan c 2 0 0 0 Warren ss 0 0 0 E — Brown(l); Langwell(l). DP — Nebraska 2. LOB Feb. 28, 2007 — Henderson Center, Huntington, Dodson If 4 110 Buengerdh 0 0 0 — Nebraska 8; Rice 7. 2B — Friday(3); Seastrunk(2); Singles 0 0 0 Feb. 22-28 W.V. Cook ph Savery(3); Luna(3). 3B — Sulllvan(l); Savery(l). 1. #30 Ben Harknett (RU) def. Miguel Reyes Varela Total* 311 8 1 Total* 40141613 HBP —• Friday. SH — Belfonte(3). SB — Buenger(l); (UT). 6-4, 2-6, 7-6, 97 tiebreak Rice 33 31 — 64 Lembeck(l). 2. Filip Paroci (RU) def. Dlmitar Kutrovsky (UT), Score by Inning R H E 6-2,6-1 Marshall 30 39 — 69 Rice 002 003 010 6 7 2 Nebraska IP H R ER BB SO BF 3. Ralph Knupfer (RU) def. #53 Milan Mihailovic SHS 020 100 000 3 9 1 Shirek (1-1) 3.2 6 6 2 2 1 20 (UT). 6-1, 7-5 Rice (14-14, 8-7 C-USA) Almond 11-20. 3-5 29, Williams 3-7, OO 8, Pfleiger Jennings 0.1 2 2 2 10 4 4. #76 Luis Diz Barriga (UT) def. Christoph Muller E — Seastrunk(4); Luna(l); Warren(2). DP — Rice 1. 3-6,frO 8 . Foust 4.0 3 1 114 16 (RU), 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 LOB — Rice 12; Sam Houston 7. 2B — Verbick(6). 5. Jason Mok (RU) def. Josh Zavala (UT), 6-1, 4-6, Totals: 23-50, 915 64. HR — Friday(l); Krailo(2). HBP — Henley; Stein. Rice IP H R ER BBSO BF 6-4 SH — Holzbach(3). SB — Lembeck(2): Dodson(l). Berry 1.2 7 5 5 2 1 14 6. Rook Schellenberg (UT) def. Hoony Shin (RU), Marshall (12-17, 74 C-USA) CS — Mann(2); Stein(5). Langwell 5.1 2 0 Oil 19 6-2,6-3 Humphrey 7-15, 2-5 16, Whitted 3-8, 1-2 10. Totals: 24-58,16-25 69. Tacker 2.0 1 0 0 0 3 7 Rice IP H R ER BB SO BF WOMEN'S TENNIS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Three-point goals — Rice 9-20 (Almond 4-6); Marshall Berry 3.2 3 3 1 0 4 16 Attendance — 2711 518 (Whitted 3-6). Lonergan (2-0) 2.1 3 0 0 0 1 8 Bramhall 3.0 3 0 0 1 6 13 Ping 2 SAN DIEGO STATE 5 MEMPHIS 46 RICE 79 __ Rebounds — Rice 38 (Almond 9, Packevicius 7, Perka FLORIDA ATLANTIC 2 RICE 4 Feb. 24, 2007 — Autry Court Feb. 24, 2007 — San Diego, Calif. 5); Marshall 32 (Humphrey 7). Sam Houston IP H R ER BB SO BF Feb. 23, 2007 — Reckling Park. Memphis 17 29 — 46 Lindberger 2.2 0 2 2 7 5 16 Doubles Rice 44 35 — 79 Assists — Rice 16 (Williams 6); marshall 14 (Ross Spaugh 2.2 2 1 1 1 1 11 FAU (9-1) Rice (7-4) 1. Vidov/Krausova (SDSU) def. lee/Chao (RU), 8-2 6). Goodwin (0-1) 0.0 2 2 2 1 0 3 Name (pos) ABR H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl 2. Lin/Karas (RU) def. Bagshaw/Nielsen (SDSU), Marshall 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Block 3b 4 0 0 0 Henley cf 5 0 3 0 Memphis (4-26,1-15 C-USA) 8-6 Attendance — 3488 Price 1.2 2 1 0 0 2 8 Bomback 2b 4 0 0 0 Friday ss 5 0 1 0 Thornton 5-7, 2-2 12, Fantroy 4-7, 1-2 9. Prihoda 1.1 1 0 0 0 1 5 Widlansky lb 3 1 2 0 Gayheart If 3 0 0 0 3. Kitts/Yusupov (SDSU) def. Dao/Pan (RU), 8-3 Totals: 17-52, 11-14 46. Mckenna If 4 0 0 1 Myers ph 1 0 0 0 SMU 66 RICE 75 Attendance — 1136 Stevens dh 4 0 0 0 Dodson If 1 1 1 0 Feb. 24, 2007 — Autry Court Singles Rice <17-12,10-6 C-USA) Cook cf 4 1 1 0 Savery lb 5 1 2 2 Riverin 8-11.2-2 21, Neaves 8-12,1-117, Berezhynska Martin c 4 0 1 0 Luna 2b 3 1 1 0 1. Julie Chao (RU) def. Holly Bagshaw (SDSU), 4-6, 5-13, 2-2 12, Frazier 5-14, 0-0, 11. SMU 28 38 — 66 TAMU-CC 1 RICE 14 Morgan rf 1 0 0 0 Buenger dh 3 0 0 0 6-3, 7-6, 7-4 tiebreak Feb. 25, 2007 — Reckling Park 2. Eliska Krausova (SDSU) def. Christine Dao (RU) Totals: 34-79, 5-5 79. Rice 34 41 — 75 Frreita rf 2 0 0 0 Seastrunk 3b 4 1 2 2 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 Arat ss 3 0 2 1 Lembeck rf 3 0 1 0 3. Aleysa Vidov (SDSU) def. Tiffany Lee (RU), 3-6, Three-point goals — Memphis 1-7 (Green 1-2); Rice TAMU-CC (9-4) Rice (9-4) Reagan c 2 0 0 0 6-3. 6-1 SMU (14-14, 3-11 C-USA) Name (pos) ABR H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl 4. Dominique Karas (RU) def. Ester Cadua (SDSU), 6-19 (Riverin 2-2, Berezhynska 2-2). Lehmann ph/c2 0 0 0 7-5. 6-4 Ofoegbu 11-15,3-3 30, Killen 4-14,0-012, Wiilingham Williams 2b 3 0 0 1 Henley cf 2 0 0 1 Totals 40 4 10 3 Totals 39 3 6 3 5. Sisse Nielsen (SDSU) def. Rebecca Lin (RU) Rebounds — Memphis 32 (Thornton 6); Rice 50 3-12, 2-2 10. Carrion ph 1 0 0 Myers rf 0 0 0 6-2, 7-5 (Berezhynska 10, Neaves 8). Totals: 22-59,10-11 66. Wheaton If 1 0 0 Friday ss 3 2 0 Score by Inning R H E 6. Milana Yusupov (SDSU) def. Emily Braid (RU), Aguayo If 1 0 0 Comerota ss 0 1 0 FAU 000 001 100 — 2 6 2 6-3,6-1 Assists — Memphis 6; Rice 24 (Riverin 8, Frazier Rice (14-13, 8-6 C-USA) Gerondale ss 4 3 1 Luna 2b 2 2 3 Rice 020 000 002 — 3 11 0 Graham lb 4 6). Almond 7-11, 3-3 19, Perka 6-7, 0-1 12, Williams 1 0 Zornes c 0 0 0 Widner dh 5-7, 0-0 10. 0 0 Reagan ph/c 1 1 0 E — Block(4); Salberg(l). DP — Rice 1. LOB RICE fi SAN DIEGO 1 Greiner dh Attendance — 785 Totals: 30 48,10-14, 75. 0 0 Lembeck rf/cf 5 2 3 2 — FAU 5; Rice 10. 2B — Widlansky(6); Henley(l); Feb. 22, 2007 — San Diego, Calif. Plumaj c 1 0 Lehmann 2b 5 2 2 1 Dodson(2); Luna(2); Seastrunk(l). 3B — Henley(l). Three-point goals — SMU 12-33 (Ofoegbu 5-7, Killen Williams rf 1 0 Dodson If 4 3 3 6 HR — Savery(l); Seastrunk(l). HBP — Buenger. CS Doubles UAB 79 RICE 66 4-10); Rice 5-14 (Almond 2-4, Foster 2-4). Kourie cf 2 0 Buenger dh 2 0 0 0 — Henley(l). 1. Lee/Chao (RU) def. Taylor/Vogt (USD), 8-1 Feb. 22, 2007 — Autry Court Parra 3b 0 0 Seastrunk 3b 4 1 2 0 2. Lindstrand/Mouly (USD) def. Karas/Lin (RU), 8-3 Rebounds — SMU 30 (Ofoegbu 10, Rackauskas 10); UAB 43 36 — 79 Savery p/dh 2 0 0 0 FAU IP H R ER BB SO 3. Perl/Demidova (USD) def. Dao/Braid (RU), 8-3 Rice 30 (Almond 5, Perka 5). BF Rice 39 27 — 66 Totals 311 8 1 Totals 40141613 Storey 6.1 8 2 2 0 5 29 Salberg (2-1) 2.1 2 1 12 1 10 Singles Assists — SMU 14 (Killen 6, Roberts 5); Rice 18 Score by Inning R H E Schmal 0.0 1 1 10 0 1 1. Julie Chao (RU) def. Helene Lindstrand (USD), UAB (16-11,11-4 C-USA) (Williams 9). TAMU-CC 000 010 000 — 1 8 2 7-5, 6-2 Guzman 9-20, 7-10 26, Rogers 7-9, 1-4 17, Jones Rice 110 066 OOX — 14 16 0 Rice IP H R ER BB SO BF 2. Christine Dao (RU) def. Samantha Mouly (USD), 6-13, 1-3 14. Attendance —1579 Kelley 6.0 6 2 2 2 5 25 6-4,1-6, 0-1, retired Totals: 30-62.12-21 79. E — Gerondale(4); Parra(4). DP — Rice 3. LOB Bramhall 3.0 0 0 0 0 2 9 3. Tiffany Lee (RU) def. Zoe Taylor (USD), 3-6, 6-2, — TAMU-CC 4; Rice 9.2B — 2B — Kourie(5); Friday(4); 6-0 Rice (16-12, 9-6 C-USA) BASEBALL Luna(4); Dodson(3); Padron(l). HR — Dodson 2(2). Attendance — 2274 4. Dominique Karas (RU) def. Alexandra Demidova Berezhynska 6-9, 4-5 17, Riverin 4-10,4-5 12, Frazier HBP — Plumaj; Henley. SH —Wheaton(3); Henley(l). (USD), 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 3-11, 2-2 9. SB — C.Williams(l). These boxscores brought to you by: 5. Rebecca Lin (RU) def. Justine Perl (USD), 6-4, 6-2 Totals: 24-61, 13-16 66. RICE 6 SAM HOUSTON^ 6. Emily Braid (RU) def. Sophia Vogt (USD), default Feb. 27, 2007 — , Huntsvill, TAMU-CC IP H R ER BB SO BF My first real all-nighter at Rice WOOHOO! Three-point goals — UAB 7-23 (Murray 2-5); Rice 5-15 Tex. Trager (3-1) 5.212 11 10 0 3 31 Riang's mom: Kug-bow-jin (Berezhynska 1-2). Wilson 1.1 4 3 3 0 2 8 Ken Griffey Jr. and the rest of the '95 Mariners (except MEN S TENNIS Rice (10-4) Sam Houston (8-5) Maldonado 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 3 for A-Rod) Rebounds — UAB 39 (Guzman 10, Rogers 10); Rice Name (pos) AB R H Bl Name (pos) AB R H Bl Brandon Roy for ROY RICE 4 TEXAS 3 37 (Berezhynska 12, Loggins 5). Henley cf 4 111 Mann 2b 5 0 10 Rice IP H R ER BBSO BF Aaron Eckhart is Harvey Dent? Hell yeah he is! Just Feb. 24. 2007 — Austin, Tex. Friday ss 3 2 12 Sebek If 4 0 0 0 Savery (3-0) 5.0 5 1 1 2 4 22 waiting on Oswald Cobblepot's cameo in the third Assists — UAB 12 (Jones 4); Rice 14 (Riverin 6). Seastrunk 3b 3 1 0 0 Verbick dh 4 0 3 0 Gunderson 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 6 installment FutureSex/LoveSounds: This one goes out to you Doubles Savery 2b 5 0 2 0 Krailo lb 4 111 Price 1.0 2 0 0 2 3 7 Matt 1. Knupfer/Scheil (RU) def. #57 Zavala/Kutrovsky Attendance — 375 Luna 2b 3 0 0 0 Pugh c 4 110 Ojala 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Those two runners in that picture: who are you. mystery Attendance — 2810 men??? Tacompton Goin' to ArizonA for Spring Break...please oh PLEASE NEBRASKA 5 RICE ft don't let me get Jeff Cirillo's batting glove again Feb. 24, 2007 — Reckling Park P-Town and the East Side Boyz Stephen does steroids...what a great influence Nebraska (4-1) Rice (8-4) Sosa's 205 pounds Name (pos) AB R H Bl Name (pos) H Bl arghghg Dylan just made me print the wrong one!! Belfonte rf 4 0 0 1 Henley cf 0 0 Mollie better not be messy next year, that would Tezak 3b 1 2 Friday ss 1 1 BLOW (Injuns suck) Wehrle ss 0 2 Seastrunk 3b 2 0 Marisa Miller... Brown lb 1 1 Savery lb 2 2 The new Shins CD: meh, nothin' special (hometown Opitz 2b 1 2 Luna 2b 2 0 pride at its finest) Gerch 2b 1 1 Buenger dh 2 3 Man oh man I wish I had a camera right now to take Sullivan dh 0 1 Gayheart If 0 0 0 a picture of Stephen Lanning c 0 0 Dodson ph/lf 2 0 0 0 Yankees suck! Abeita c 0 0 Lembeck rf 4 110 I'm gonna go home and have a Stanich burger Nimmo cf 1 1 Lehmann c 3 0 10 And go to Burgerville, get an Oregon Blackberry Totals 510 5 Totals 35 9 116 Milkshake

defending champion University of Houston. WOMEN Bevan said the indoor results From page 13 should give the Owls some motiva- tion heading into the second half of in the 3,000 meters, and the 4x400 the semester. relay team scored enough points "They've gone through a battle, with a fifth-place finish to clinch knowing that the team title is on the victory. the line event by event," he said. With the indoor season behind 'They've lived through it, and did them, the Owls now look forward exceedingly well, so hopefully that t Xlarge 2-Topping Pizza £ to the outdoor season, where will give them some confidence they will again try to knock off going into the outdoors." I^ast year, Rice finished third four 20 oz. Coca-Cola products thanks to a host of impressive distance performances, with Wells, Daniels and Gorry all taking first places in their respective events. But Bevan said the team still has a lot of training ahead before they can attempt a run at an outdoor s C-USA championship. "We've got a lot of work to do, because everyone's working on 18.99 getting their athletes fitter and stronger and jumping better," Bevan said. "We've got a long two-and-a-half months where we need to improve our fitness and Valid only at Kirby location. FREE our performances." The team's first highlighted Pelivery charges may apply. Schlotzsky s or Pizza outdoor meet is the Victor Lopez When you buv any medium sandw ich Bayou Classic in Houston, which Rice hosts March 30-31. Usually or pi::a, chips & drink hosting a field of ten teams, this JUST SHOW YOUR RICE ID year's meet will feature Kansas State OR BRING THIS AD IN and Harvard University, among oth- (713)432-7272 ers. The Owls visit the University of Texas-Austin for the Texas Relays 8200 S. Main 713-665-0011 April 4-7, and hosts the Rice Twilight Expires 3/31/07 11 mile South of Rice campus, just across from Super Target (Offer expires 3-15-07) Meet April 26, The C-USA Outdoor Championships are scheduled for May 10-12. THE RICE THRESHER CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 19

Public Radio and his 21-year the Actors from the London and there will also be showings career as a writer for the Wash- Stage Troupe. Tickets for Rice tomorrow and March 22-24. All ington Post. Williams is giving a students cost only $5, non-Rice shows are the same price and CALENDAR lecture tonight at 7 p.m. at Baker playgoers' admission costs $10. start at 8 p.m. Don't worry, you march 2 -16 Hall. Following his talk, Williams Bakershake also shows tomor- won't be asked to pay extra if you will host a question and row night and Saturday as well need to use the restroom during Wide Beer Bike Coordinator answer session. as next Thursday, Friday, and the show. FRIDAY Teddy Bucher is slowly reaching Saturday March 22-24. a state of complete panic right 2 Jones ... Run about now, while you're just starting to think about heading is Brown, Brown is Jones. SUBMIT AN EVENT Do not walk into another FRIDAY back to campus. However, Brown's spring Pub classroom until March 12. 16 Night is tonight at Willy's Pub. Spring break starts today, and Put the seat down Deadline is Monday at 12 p.m. From 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. you can if it came any later, most of us SUNDAY drink Jones', I mean Brown's prior to Friday publication. probably would not make it The WiessTabletop Players Submission methods: there. Have a great break. 41 beer until they run out. For present the musical Urinetown Already? those of you who haven't been tonight at 8 p.m. in the Wiess Fax: (713) 348-5238 to a Pub Night before, there's College Commons. A show that E-mail: [email protected] Yes, Spring Break is already no time like the present to certainly doesn't take itself too Campus Mail: SATURDAY ^ over. Furthermore, I promise walk down into Pub with all seriously, Urinetown pokes fun at Calendar Editor that I'm every bit as sad about it your friends from Jones. I small-town politics, bureaucracy, Thresher, MS-524 as you are. You'll be right back Au revoir, Autry mean Brown. other musicals and even itself. into the swing of class tomor- Submissions are printed Admission costs $5 for Rice stu- At 2:05 p.m. the men's basket- row morning whenever that on a space available basis. dents and $7 for everybody else, ball team plays Tulsa in the alarm goes off. Don't forget to final game ever to be played at go through your camera and THURSDAY Autry Court. As true die-hard send an e-mail with any of your fans know, those students exciting Spring Break pictures Shake'n Baker Houston Summer Jobs! m that have attended four of the to [email protected]. last five games will receive Baker College's annual Baker- WILIER <• AQUATICS a piece of the blue curtain shake performance of the Bard Now Hiring once renovations start. The TUESDAY opens tonight at 8 p.m. in the • Lifeguards Owls have a chance to finish Baker College Commons. This • Pool Managers second in Conference USA Juan Williams year, Baker will be performing • Lifeguard Intslrueiors this season. If you are still in Much Ado About Nothing. The Excellent Pay! • Swim Instructors town, head over to Autry and The Black Graduate Student cast features not only Bak- LotatKwi* thiougfcout HoustiSKt join the Army one last time, Association welcomes famed erites, but also members of the • Customer Service 7I3-777-SWIM <7940) standing eighteen inches from journalist Juan Williams, most Rice community from all over Apply Online: & the opposing bench. famous for his work as a senior campus. This year, Bakershake correspondent with National is directed by a member of WWW.MILLEBAQUATICS.NET TUESDAY ||

Nothing to do? Bull. In town for the break? So is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Headline per- formers range from George Straight and ZZ Top to pop stars. For a complete listing of music as well as rodeo events and times, go to the Rodeo's SENIOR CLASS Web site, www.hlsr.com. Class of 007 - A License to Give WEDNESDAY

Say cheese So it's the middle of Midterm Q Recess, more affectionately referred to by college students everywhere as Spring Break. Tlit" Thresher needs your help while you enjoy your vacation. Attention: Class of 2007 With enough quality submis- sions, a photo spread of Spring Break craziness will run in our Marc h 16 issue, This requires two things: First, you — yes, you — must do something crazy Our families have charged the camera batteries and made enough to get published. Sec- ond. you must obtain a picture their travel arrangements. We can see ourselves walking of said feat of vacation splendor. Perhaps you're wondering what sort of stuff you could do in across the stage. Graduation is almost here. order to get your pictures into the spread. I'm glad you asked. Anything involving riding Yaks or using wireless Internet in Yurts should be a shoe-in. More But before we go, don't forget to say thank you to Rice. standard alternative spring break house-building pictures Begin your new relationship as Rice alumni by making a and paradise vistas are good, but there are no guarantees. If, while on a camping trip, gift to the school that has given each of us so much. your entire party is able to pose with a live mountain lion, you're totally in. However, any pic tures in any way, shape or Become a part of the Class of 2007 Senior Gift. Through form related to stuffed giraffes are completely and totally out of the question. Sorry. If you think our gift, the class of 2007 will leave a lasting mark at Rice. your pictures belong in the best student-run newspaper in the free world, send them via e-mail to threshcr-photoWrice.cdu as soon as you get back from your travels. GIVE ONLINE AT: www.giving.rice.edu/2007 Select "Other" in the designation box. SATURDAY Inthe "special instructions" box, type "Senior Class Gift (P00119)" Beer Bike! Beer Bike L'(K)7 is now 21 days For more information about making a gift, contact: away. 'Hie majority of students Charlene Sadberry '05 at: campus-wide may find 21 days 713-348-4666 or [email protected] to be a long time, but the Beer Bike coordinators are probably already pulling their hair out. Everybody knows that Campus THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, MARCH 2,2007 20 BACKPAGE U. Court rules to end vote recount, Laura Kelley declared SA president U. Court settles Kelley v. Rook>kee in 5-4 decision, Antonin Scalia acts as swing vote, plays with Wii in a Hanszen dorm room, putting of a presidential "lockbox." him on the court just seemed like However, Rooke has not taken a good idea. the defeat lying down. After some "I don't agree with all of Scalia's soul-searching, weight gaining decisions," Hanszen junior Carl Onak and beard growing, he has begun said. "But all of that gavel banging working on an environmentally ori- must have been great practice for ented campaign to address parking using the Wiimote. He rocked at problems on campus. According to Warioware: Smooth Moves." Rooke, the rising cost of parking fees Scalia refused to comment on his combined with a shrinking number decision in Kelley v. Rooke, saying of spots will force students to park in only "Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!" Greenbriar I>ot. He plans to further The odd circumstances of the discuss the issue in his upcoming election have given lots of fodder to book, An Inconvenient Parking Lot. campus political pundits. We miss our Commodore and "It was the closest election Hootie. we have seen in a very long time," po- litical analyst Beko Binder said. "But Rooke's pratfalls during the debates Antonin Scalia cast the tie-breaking vote in U. Court's decision to end a recount of the vote for SA president, really gave Kelley essentially declaring Laura Keliey victorious. He also has a Wii. a lead." Binder is refer- In an unprecedented decision, It was a confusing afternoon for call clarifying that the count was not ring to Rooke's University Court ruled that the everyone involved in SA politics, complete. claims of invent- elections committee must end its especially supporters of Hanszen The tie-breaking vote in the ing "capture the recount of the vote for President of College president Stephen Rooke, U. Court decision was cast by U.S. traffic cone" and the Student Association. This step who was informed through a phone Supreme Court justice Antonin statements that he leaves the vote at its original tally, call from the SA elections committee Scalia, who is neither a Rice student would put blanket A graph documenting the sudden increase in making Brown junior Laura Kelley that he was the victor. Minutes into nor a member of U. Court. However, tax organizations parking rates, from Rooke's upcoming book, the new president. the celebration, he received another when he was found playing Wii under the control An Inconvenient Parking Lot

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