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Homecoming 2007 By Keun Hwayoo / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 2 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique NEWS Miller, Abdur-Rahman named Rising above thethe Mr. and Ms. GT at Homecoming Competitionompetition By Craig Tabita News Editor Homecoming 2007 event winners Overwhelmed with joy just after being named Ms. Georgia Tech Top Overall Fraternities Top Overall Sororities during halftime of the Tech/Army Phi Kappa Tau (254.5 pts) Alpha Xi Delta (287.5 pts) homecoming game, Lauren Miller Delta Chi (254.0 pts) began to cry, but it was when her Alpha Chi Omega (281.0 pts) friend Luqman Abdur-Rahman was Sigma Phi Epsilon (238.0 pts) Alpha Gamma Delta (240.0 pts) named Mr. Georgia Tech that the Pi Kappa Phi (189.5 pts) Phi Mu (236.0 pts) tears really started fl owing. Delta Sigma Phi (178.5 pts) Alpha Delta Chi (168.0 pts) “It defi nitely meant a lot to have someone that I knew personally and that I felt was extremely deserving Top Overall Student Orgs of the honor to get it with me. It just CCF (188.5 pts) made the moment extra special,” Band (141.5 pts) Miller said. Abdur-Rahman felt the same 740 BCM (62.0 pts) way. Towers Dorm (45.0 pts) “Just to be recognized with Order of the Arrow (44.0 pts) someone of [Miller’s] caliber is very humbling. Th at was an honor in

itself,” Abdur-Rahman said. By Jason Ossey / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS Students entered their votes Luqman Abdur-Rahman and Lauren Miller accept the 2007 Mr. and throughout the week after the Ms. Georgia Tech honors during halftime of the Tech/Army game. semifi nalists were selected after an application and interview process, a captain of the GT Dance Team, leadership. with the winners of the voting an- president of the National Panhel- “I’ve always been passionate about nounced during halftime and taking lenic Council, and honorary chair working with children. I don’t think the ceremonial ride around the fi eld of Hands On Atlanta, a community we as a society invest as much in in the Ramblin’ Wreck. service organization, as well as the our children as we need to. To me Both Miller and Abdur-Rah- founder of BOPSOP, a youth men- it’s obvious that lots of our children man were sponsored by the African toring organization. are falling through the cracks and American Student Union. Upon graduating in the spring, nobody’s doing anything about it…. Miller is a fourth-year Manage- she hopes to continue to graduate If we don’t invest in our children then ment major from Fairburn, GA. She school either at Harvard, Stanford our society is going to be nothing in is involved with numerous campus or Columbia to pursue an MBA as By Blake Israel/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS organizations, including serving as well as a doctorate in educational See Mr/Ms GT, page 4

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O FFICE O F G OV E RNMENT R ELATIONS NEWS Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 • 3 Booyah! Jim Cramer’s Mad Money storms campus

By Craig Tabita management class and meeting with an Atlanta-based company which News Editor the GT Investment Club. operates commodity marketplaces. “The school itself is one of the He described it as the “best way to Jim Cramer brought his popular places that seems to have an af- play the volatility in oil,” since ICE television show Mad Money to Tech finity for the market and I will makes money anytime there is an oil Square on Thursday, Oct. 18, as the emphasize—that’s rare… You trade. He also featured another, more latest stop on his Back to School clearly have something going here,” well-known Atlanta company, Coca- Tour. Cramer said. Cola, which he likes for its strong The taping was originally sched- growth and the exposure it will get uled in April, but was postponed after at the upcoming Summer Olympics the shooting at Virginia Tech. “[Tech] is one of the in Beijing. This was a pre-taped seg- Cramer said one of the main ment in which he interviewed Coke reasons he chose to visit Tech was places that seems to CFO Gary Fayard at the company the “groundswell” of enthusiasm and have an affinity for headquarters. support that he observed. Next was the Lightning Round, “I like to go where I’m wanted... the market and I will where Cramer displays his uncanny My experience with [universities] emphasize—that’s ability to take a stock suggestion from that are open-armed is that every- rare.” the audience, no matter how obscure, thing goes much more smoothly. and instantly, with no reheasal, When I have administration, donors deliver an analysis. Unfortunately, and students that all want me, then it Jim Cramer Jim didn’t like most of the companies all coalesces into a better opportunity Host, CNBC’s Mad Money the students came up with. for me to spend a lot more time with “[Participating in the Lightning people and for my staff to put on a Round] was very awesome, other better show,” Cramer said. By 4 p.m. taping of the show than being on national TV and The program, which airs week- was underway and drops of rain having Jim tell me I was an idiot,” days at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on CNBC, threatened to disrupt the proceed- said Andrew Burch, a fourth-year was taped during the afternoon in the ings, but the rain cleared up after a Management major. College of Management courtyard. few minutes and didn’t return for He then spoke with members of A limited number of tickets were the rest of the afternoon. the GT Investment Committee, who issued, primarily to Management He spent the first segment of pitched suggestions to Jim that were By Jon Drews / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS majors. his show recommending the stock Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, speaks during the taping of the show in the College of Management courtyard on Oct. 18. He began the day by lecturing a Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), See Cramer, page 4 Associate dean Vito takes newly-created vice provost position

By Corbin Pon working with students as a faculty programs for both undergraduate swering] ‘how do we make this new a tremendous and entrepreneurial Assistant News Editor member and as an administrator.” and graduate students are provided position work?’ The opportunity to faculty... [and] we are here to educate S mith said. to enhance the educational experi- have someone at a high level looking the students.” Ray Vito, former associate dean “ I had a very similar role in the ence. at all the undergraduate and graduate “The bottom line for me is [ask- for Academic Affairs in the College College of Engineering. [Taking this Some of the programs that will programs... is a new thing for [Tech]. ing if what we are doing] meets the of Engineering, has become the role] is a fairly logi- Graduate and needs of the students.... The key is first vice provost for Graduate and cal step for me. We undergraduate student engagement. I’d like to see Undergraduate Studies. The newly have a tremendous “I’d like to see [the students] programs were [the students] more aware of and take created position in the reorganized student body. We divided before advantage of the opportunities Tech Office of the Provost oversees and have the oppor- more aware of and take into pieces, and provides. [It is up to us] as a faculty coordinates all activities and pro- tunity to do new advantage of the opportunities [now] having to help encourage [the students],” grams in support of undergraduate things, and we can them under Vito said. and graduate education. do the old things Tech provides.” one umbrella Touching on engagement, Vito “We held an internal search [for even better,” Vito is logical,” Vito says the undergraduate programs the new position] to have someone said. Ray Vito said. have expanded opportunity for who could understand Tech,” said Vito will also be Vice Provost for Graduate and Vito made students to enhance their academic Anderson Smith, senior vice provost charged with work- Undergraduate Studies it clear that he experience. for Academic Affairs. The final de- ing with Deans, doesn’t intend “One of the opportunities that cision was made after the final two School Chairs and to come in and students should consider is [under- candidates participated in campus- Undergraduate and Graduate Co- report to Vito include the Honors start managing the various programs graduate] research. It will allow them wide interviews. ordinators to ensure all education Program, the Office of Undergradu- that report to him. Instead, he has to have more enriching experiences “Ray had a record of... teaching programs meet the highest standard ate Studies and the Office of Gradu- stated that he said that he believes and help them make career choices.... both the undergraduate and graduate of excellence as well as ensuring ate Studies. in empowering the faculty. levels.... He has a lot of experience that academic support and service “The hard part is [going to be an- “Tech is a very dynamic place with See Vito, page 7

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The new features are great and It’s better than WebCT, I it will only get better - 3% guess - 19% Larceny-Theft Aggravated Assault 10/23/2007 14:00:00 hrs. 10/21/2007 1:40:00 hrs. Location: Student Health Center Location: Brittain Dr. between Criminal Trespass Incident: Report of stolen box of Fourth St. and Bobby Dodd Way 10/20/2007 23:00:00 hrs. pregnancy tests Incident: Report of aggravated Location: O’Keefe Building assault/battery - gun 10/23/2007 9:00:00 hrs. Incident: Report of a damaged door and card reader Location: Molecular Science Build- ing Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Incident: Report of stolen comput- 10/22/2007 13:00:00 hrs. er bag, cell phone, and calculator 10/21/2007 10:20:00 hrs. Location: North Avenue Apart- ments Location: Tau Kappa Epsilon 10/21/2007 11:00:00 hrs. Incident: Report of a stolen vehicle Location: Tech Parkway behind Incident: Report of a stolen laptop I am sick of all the issues My classes don’t use Campus Recreation Center computer, Nintendo, controllers, T-Square - 18% game cart and memory card it’s having - 60% Traffic Violation Incident: Report of a tan ‘99 Chev- rolet Monte Carlo was entered and 10/21/2007 12:50:00 hrs. 10/21/2007 10:20:00 hrs. By Kenny Baskett / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS currency taken Location: Tech Parkway @ State St. Location: North Avenue Apart- This week’s question: 10/17/2007 11:00:00 hrs. Incident: Offender arrested for ments How is the drought altering your daily routine? driving on suspended license, driv- Location: Parker H. Petit Building Incident: Report of a stolen Toshiba ing with no insurance and conceal- Incident: Report of a stolen Geor- laptop computer and Wachovia Tell us at www.nique.net ing identity of vehicle gia driver’s license and key set Visa card

He is the president emeritus “Engineering is all about problem masters student, drew laughs with from page 2 of the African American Student solving and I think we have a prob- from page 3 her question: “In terms of investing Mr/Ms GT Union and serves on the President’s lem with education right now…. I Cramer in my future, would it be best for the future,” Miller said. Council Governing Board. He also want to offer an opportunity to not generally better received. That is, me to date a guy with a Roth IRA Aside from graduate school, she spends a lot of his time with volunteer only make [science, technology, and until the final student suggested the or a 401(k)?” says she is going to audition in the projects in the Vine City area near engineering] relevant and get more fashion accessory company Fossil. Having the show taped at the spring for some Broadway plays. the Georgia Dome, including after- kids in [those fields], but just to make Cramer was so bored by that com- College of Management brought Abdur-Rahman, who is from school and summer school programs learning more enjoyable and more pany and its prospects for growth, exposure of the program to the Decatur, GA, is currently pursu- and coaching youth soccer. relevant,” Abdur-Rahman said. as described by the student, that he show’s many devoted viewers and ing a masters degree in Mechanical He is currently interviewing with “My nonprofit work is helping me brought out the official Mad Money portrayed Tech as more than simply Engineering and an MBA, and plans companies and hopes to start a career a lot. I get so much back from that, pillow and blanket and pretended an engineering school. to graduate in December. He gradu- that will help him develop leadership and it encourages me to go to school to fall asleep. “You can’t buy this kind of ated from Tech with a bachelor’s skills that will allow him to pursue and do those things so I can provide In the final segment of the show publicity…our business school is degree in Mechanical Engineering his long-term goals. Like Miller he an opportunity to do hopefully some students were invited to ask Jim about on the rise and this just [confirms in Spring 2005 and began graduate sees education as an area in desperate kind of nonprofit work in educational anything, finance-related or not. that],’” said Institute President studies that fall. need of improvement. reform,” Abdur-Rahman said. Jenna Schmidt, an Industrial Design Wayne Clough.

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Graduate Student Senate Council GSS narrowly passes concert bill By Craig Tabita Clippings News Editor In this week’s meeting of the achach week,week, electedelected membersmembers ofof thethe houseshouses ofof thethe StudentStudent GovernmentGovernment Graduate Student Senate, three EAssociation (SGA) meet to consider allocation bills and talk about campus funding bills passed, one was post- issues. Here are summaries of those meetings. poned indefi nitely and some minor changes were made to the wording Undergraduate House of Representatives of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) policy. Th e meeting began by appointing senator Mitch Keller as the chairman Debate over procedure pro tempore to take the place of executive vice president Carl Yerger, who was unable to attend. delays UHR meeting In his report, Brock Wester, graduate student body president, By Emily Chambers Bills passed informed the senate that a new policy Senior Staff Writer • Joint Allocation to TEAM Buzz may forbid students from attending • Joint Allocation to WREK radio classes they are not currently enrolled Th is week’s meeting of the Under- in. Th is would, for instance, require • Joint Allocation to SGA graduate House of Representatives students who attend language classes By Jon Drews / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS began with debate over the implica- • Joint Allocation to Women’s Rugby but are not signed up for them to Ryan James of Musician’s Network speaks to the GSS about the concert tions of parliamentary procedure audit them. his organization is planning. The bill for the concert passed 17-14. in the meetings. Th e House moved • Joint Allocation to ASA He also discussed the proposed the joint allocation to Musician’s • Changes to wording in JFC Policy Undergraduate Learning Center, Bills passed Senator Grant Farmer strongly Network to old business, prompting which will be built on the Skiles • Joint Allocation to Musician’s • Joint Allocation to Musician’s opposed the bill, stating that “[the discussion over bill placement. parking lot next to the library upon Network Campus-Wide Concert GSS] is not under obligation to give After last week’s meeting was Network Campus-Wide Concert its groundbreaking next fall. them money on their timetable,” and canceled due to a lack of representa- Bills postponed Th e fi rst bill considered by the • Joint Allocation to ASA for Taste of “I strongly urge [the GSS] to think tives present to vote, Matt Peeples, • Joint Allocation to Caribbean senate was a joint allocation to Africa Event. about what we can use $27,000 in executive vice president, moved Musician’s Network for a campus- Student Association • Changes of wording in JFC Policy the future.” In addition, senator the bills in new business from that wide concert scheduled for Friday, Linda Harley said that she did not week into old business based on • Institute-Wide Committee ap- Nov. 9 in Yellow Jacket Park featur- • Joint Allocation to TEAM Buzz think it made sense to compete with precedent. pointments ing the band Copeland. Th is bill Sting Break by hosting a big-name Representative George Ray • Appointment of Undergraduate was under new business, but moved Bills postponed band. raised the issue that no bills could elections chair to old business so that it would be • Joint Allocation to Caribbean Despite the opposition, the bill have been moved into old business addressed before Th ursday, when a Student Association passed, albeit by the narrow margin without a meeting last week, and as cover their annual service project. contract with the band would have of 17-14. such the group should suspend the Th e bill was amended to the Joint to be signed. Th e next bill was a joint allocation bylaws to individually move all bills Finance Committee (JFC) recom- Th e ensuing discussion centered and an estimated $2,500 by selling to the African Students Association into old business. After 30 minutes mendation of $2,563.88 and passed around many topics, including $10 tickets to non-members of the for their Taste of Africa event, featur- of debate over the appropriate use with 41 votes in favor and one vote whether Musician’s Network had Tech community. ing African dance, drama, food and a of parliamentary procedure, the against. pulled Copeland out of a poll, which The total amount requested fasion show, to be held Saturday, Nov. house voted to follow the decision Th e second bill was the Joint Al- they had not but instead judged its was $27,072, of which the biggest 3 in the Student Center Ballroom, of the chair and keep the bills in location to WREK radio. WREK’s popularity using its two million expense was the $15,000 fee for asking for $235, $100 of which was old business. general manager Brad Petrick spoke views on MySpace, and alternate the headlining artist, and the JFC for 500 fl yers. Varun Prasad, vice Th e fi rst bill considered was the for the organization, requesting sources of funding, which may recommended amending the bill president of fi nance, stated that Joint Allocation to TEAM Buzz. include $5,000 from Buzzfunds, for a Technique advertisement at Th e group was requesting funds to See UHR, page 7 $5,000 from Student Life Fund, $112.50. See GSS, page 7

sliver www.nique.net/sliver brains... braaains... ATTN: people who throw frisbees in their free time, grow a pair and throw a football Go go, Gorgonzola! Fashion less for the boys of GT: shorts with white socks pulled up high is not ok! Fashion advice for the girls of GT: If you have fat rolls, hide them! I don’t want to see them! stop being emo on facebook... kthanx “I’m purple this year!” Green Route SUCKS! give the drivers watches. Yay! I unkilled Jonathan! Professors(male and female)....Moustaches are overrated. Th e Tech preview channel is one of my favorite channels to watch. It plays nothing but 80’s music. Nick, “where are my glasses? I need my glasses.” Steven, “here they are.” Nick, “I dont want these.” Can I get some jelly in Woodies that isn’t a soup? what? no paper last week? there’s gonna be a sliver buildup this week. i don’t know what Creative Loafi ng was smoking, but WREK radio is terrible. one year into the drought, tech housing decides to think of doing something about. gee, so proactive googling cupchicks changed my life Blonde girl in the music listening room, will you marry me? You know you’re in Georgia when you use an umbrella, sweatshirt, and sunscreen separately all in one day. You appear to have the moral scruples of your average slice cheese. Roomie who sleep with you boyfriend A WEEK after you break up are hoes. (Don’t worry, the sex wasn’t that great) If you support legalizing it, wear green on Fridays I have voices in my head. One of them’s a mime. Dude, you need to start worshipping Loki- he’s the only god with a philosophy you can wholeheartedly agree with.... You need a hole in your head like you need... wait... 6 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique NEWS NEWS Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 • 7

from page 5 from page 3 ing world. UHR Vito “One of the things I’d like to see in the current generation of students $1,400 for three students to attend If you just show up for class, then is that students learn how to learn.... a conference on radio management. you can miss a lot,” Vito said. You need to be nimble in today’s The bill was amended down to $400 As for the graduate programs, world, and one way to be nimble is per the JFC recommendation and Vito said that Tech does a great job learning on your own and we need passed without any discussion. training students for research careers to help students develop this ability,” Next the house considered a bill and the question comes down to how Vito said. presented by Student Government to mentor graduate students for suc- Vito believes Tech has some Association. The request was for a cess in their academic careers. unique characteristics as a university, Joint Finance allocation of $700 to “We could do more to help our including a bottom up approach fund a laptop for SGA meetings. students in the non-research parts that is driven by the programs and The house passed the bill with 28 of the careers,” Vito said. Some the faculty. votes in favor, 12 votes against and of the areas where offerings could “We always need to be asking if one abstention. be provided include speaking and we are educating students for success The fourth bill brought before presentation skills, help with grant in their careers, and how can we as a the house was the Joint Allocation writing and teaching skills. faculty help ensure this. It’s the small to Women’s Rugby. The team, which In general though, Vito said he changes that make a difference, you was only chartered last spring, was wants to make sure students are don’t have to turn the whole place requesting an operating budget for able to succeed in a rapidly chang- upside down,” Vito said. the year, including travel fees and equipment. The bill was amended to By Jon Drews / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS $9,405 from the Prior Year Account Brad Petrick, general manager of WREK radio, speaks on behalf of GSS from page 5 enough funding elsewhere that they and was passed with 42 in favor, one the radio station to request funding to attend a radio conference. no longer need SGA to fund it. As a opposed and one abstention. flyers can be printed for 4.5 cents result, a motion to postpone the bill Next the house considered the Elections Chair. Representative Leah to amend the bill were entertained, each at the Student Involvement indefinitely passed unanimously. Joint Allocation to the African McCormick, the House nomina- and the bill passed 38 to five. The bill Office, so 500 flyers could be made The final bill was a joint al- Students Association. The group is tions chair, was unable to contact will now be in conference committee for only $22.50. After amending to location to TEAM Buzz for its holding a cultural event called Taste the various appointees, and as such between the GSS and UHR. reduce the total amount as a result, annual community service event of Africa and was requesting funds both bills were postponed until next The ninth bill was the Joint a movement to amend for a $112.50 on Saturday, Oct. 27, with a total for advertising and rental fees. meeting. Allocation to Caribbean Students Technique ad passed unanimously, amount requested of $2,705.36. The house amended the bill per The eighth bill voted on by the organization, which was postponed and the bill to fund the event passed Prasad recommended reducing it to JFC recommendation, and then house was Changes to the Policy of indefinitely, effectively killing the 29-1 with one abstention. $2563.88 because flyers and banners further amended the bill to add in the Joint Finance Committee. The bill. The Senate then discussed some could be obtained at lower costs, and a Technique ad so as to bring the bill policy had been sent back to SGA The final bill of the evening was wording changes in the JFC policy, the amendment to change per JFC in line with the version passed by the by the Student Activity Committee the Joint Allocation to Musicians clarifying but not changing the policy passed unanimously. Graduate Student Senate and avoid for two grammatical changes. Dis- Network. Ryan James, the head meaning of sections relating to However, by this point in the sending the bill to conference com- crepancies were noticed between the engineer, explained that the group organizations’ obligations when meeting people had left and there mittee. The bill passed with 42 votes amendments seen in the house and was presenting the band Copeland requesting funding. The changes was concern that they no longer had in favor and two votes opposed. in the senate, spurring debate over live for the student body and was passed 25-3. quorum, and two senators with poor The next two bills considered were the extent to which the bill could be requesting $27,113.22. The group The next bill was a joint allocation attendance had to be expelled so that respectively the Appointments to amended. As any amendments would expects nearly 1,000 Tech students to the Caribbean Student Associa- the GSS could vote on the bill this Institute Wide Committees and the have changed the UHR bylaws, to attend, equating a price of $27 per tion, but Prasad informed the Senate week. Once that was accomplished, Appointment of the Undergraduate which require notice, no motions student. The bill passed 37-6. that the organization has obtained the bill passed unanimously. 8 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique OPINIONSpage 8

“The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” Quote of the week: “Most truths are so naked that people OPINIONS TECHNIQUE feel sorry for them and cover them Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 up, at least a little bit.” Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 —Edward R. Murrow

OUR VIEWS CONSENSUS OPINION Not just a dry spell With the ongoing rain that has moistened the streets of campus for the first time in months this week, it’s easy to assume that the worst of the drought is over. However, this would be a critical mistake, as we’ve only gotten a few inches of rain in the past few days and water levels remain at their lowest point in decades. Furthermore, there is little evidence that this week’s rain is a sign of more to come—not a good thing when we would need a full-fledged monsoon season to replenish the water supply. The facilities department is already doing its part, using water recaptured from air conditioner condensation for plants and installing low-flow fixtures, among other measures. But the efforts of the grounds crews and the administration are not sufficient; students need to take up the challenge. Considering how long the drought has been going on, it’s unfortunate that reactions are only starting to happen at this point. It’s never too late, however; beginning to conserve water now is better than not doing it at all. There are many strategies for reducing one’s water con- By Blake Israel / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS sumption, many of them obvious (taking shorter showers, for instance). Some of the less obvious yet helpful suggestions include switching to cooking methods that use less water, such as stir-frying or grilling and placing a water-filled container Put time, effort toward charity into your toilet tank. There are plenty of things that In the end, though, the drought shouldn’t be the primary there are just not enough of. Money, “The simple act of reason for conserving water; people should conserve it all the time and food are some of the things community service needs to I can’t shake out of my brain. Too time. Atlanta is a growing metropolis with a severely limited bad, as the acquisition of these things be sprinkled with a sugary water supply, and Tech is one of the largest water users in the tends to feed the greedy hunger coat...to become palatable.” city. Students should lead by example on this issue. of capitalism that every John and Jane Doe taught their children to embrace. It’s not a totally bad thing Corbin Pon because it drives us to be great, but Assistant News Editor Funding follies we’ve got to make sure we haven’t lost anything along the way—the The Student Government Association passed several ques- spirit of charity, for instance. spend the rest of your life working because people tend forget to donate tionable bills this week, allocating $700 to themselves for a I think it’s telling that as a society, in a soup kitchen. What I’m really when snow and Christmas specials laptop and more than $27,000 to Musicians Network for an we celebrate those who have excesses talking about is cutting a little time are no longer on the TV. of scarce things. There’s the ultra- out of your life to provide a helping Even raising money is a good idea. outdoor performance by the band Copeland. wealthy businessman, the socialite hand to those who might need it. Just make sure you’re not looking to The laptop, intended mainly to run SGA’s new PRS voting media darling and heck, we even Community service is one example. get some kind of recognition for it, system, will not see enough use to justify the cost. Worse, it have celebrity chefs. Those of you participating in a service because that’s not the point. Don’t However, could you name one organization, you know exactly what be so self-serving. appears SGA failed to investigate alternatives like getting a of the most generous people in the I’m talking about. If you do think I’m wrong and computer installed in room 117 of the Flag building. This would world? For those of you thinking I was once asked by a mother have come up with counterpoints to not come out of the Student Activity Fee and be useful to all. Bill Gates, don’t say it—at least not for tips on getting her children to all my examples, try simply helping because of money he’s donated. commit to their community service your parents, or whomever raised The concert bill, passed by UHR with virtually no debate, It takes a lot more than signing a requirements that they needed for you, do chores around the house. came up for discussion only two days before the band’s booking check. In fact, in my own way of high school. It dawned on me that Not just because you know its your deadline. This is much too late for proper deliberation. promoting an earlier holiday season, the very genuine act of getting kids responsibility, but because they’re I’ll say putting a dollar in your little involved with community service getting older and might need extra SGA should make sure our fees are spent appropriately; more sister’s hand and telling her to put it is a concept some kids are growing help once in a while. careful oversight is necessary to achieve this. in Santa’s red pot during Christmas up seeing as a chore. The simple Now I want to end this editorial doesn’t count as charity. act of community service needs to on a positive note, so I’ll finish off The point I am getting at is that be sprinkled with a sugary coat of by thanking those who are living up Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Edito- the spirit of giving has to do more one’s high school diploma to become to this spirit of giving. Those of you rial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions with the energy, sweat and effort palatable, to be sampled once and participating in BOPSOP, Habitat of individual editors. of your contribution rather than never again. for Humanities, TEAM Buzz and all its monetary value. We’ve all seen Now, I’ll be the first to admit that the other organizations on the com- the human-interest stories that are Tech isn’t the easiest environment munity service page of Tech, I want to EDITORIAL BOARD tacked onto the end of local news to find time to volunteer, but I have thank you and hope you keep doing Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief broadcasts, ones that introduce the heard that some of us have found what you’re doing. For all the other Kenny Baskett, Advertising Manager Craig Tabita, News Editor wonderful family that has adopted free time every once in a while. For organizations that don’t get that kind Hillary Lipko, Development Editor Blake Israel, Online Editor a dozen kids to give them the lov- fear of sounding like a kindergarten of publicity and are still fighting the Siwan Liu, Entertainment Editor Arcadiy Kantor, Opinions Editor ing family. teacher, even giving a little bit can good fight, this congratulations goes Jonathan Saethang, Focus Editor Jon Drews, Photography Editor Too bad the story passes in one make a difference. out to you too. Jenny Zhang, Layout Editor Hahnming Lee, Sports Editor ear and out the other, and in an If you can work at a food pantry However for the rest of us, let’s not hour, you’ve forgotten all about it. once a month, great. If you see let the spirit of charity die with the Instead of forgetting, we should someone holding a food drive, don’t last words of this editorial. 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OPINIONS Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 • 9 Personal responsibility sorely lacking Have you heard the one about “It’s time for a lesson in stupid lawsuit should have done the woman in New York City who was laugh the potential clients tried to kill herself by lying down humility, folks, because out of the building. on the subway tracks, then won the consequences of our Unfortunately, lawyers are BUZZ a lawsuit for over nine million human, so when people come Around the Campus dollars for being hit by a train? actions are our fault.” up to them with an idea for some What about the engineer who ac- insane and/or frivolous suit, they cidentally ran over and killed his Mallory Velten recognize that it might just help What is your biggest co-worker, then sued the railroad Assistant Entertainment Editor pay for their retirement (seeing for his own mental anguish? And as in most cases, they get paid T-Square frustration? who could forget about the guy whether they win or lose the who pressed charges against a case). bunch of fast food restaurants couple million bucks. process seems to work. First, I’m not saying that the lawyers for making him obese? Looking back over my years, the “victim” hires a lawyer and are entirely to blame. It’s really With stuff like this going I am deeply troubled at the vast presses charges against anyone more of this attitude that people on, is it any wonder that the number of potential lawsuits in any way related to the bad seem to have nowadays—“noth- term “personal responsibility” I could have taken advantage thing. Then, he presses some ing is ever my fault.” People has become completely alien to of that might have left me set more charges against anyone in will—and do—go to ridiculous many Americans? for life. any way related to the first group. lengths to avoid accepting the Considering that a significant For example, when I was in The idea is to sue as many people blame for the consequences of number of people probably fifth grade, one of my classmates as possible so as to increase your their actions. A couple in New don’t even know what personal brought chocolate bunnies to chances of getting money from York tried to sue a health club responsibility means, allow me school and distributed them someone. for “loss of consortium” and to clarify. Personal responsibility to almost everyone in the class, Sometimes the plaintiffs don’t “emotional distress” because means that you take responsibil- except for about four kids, myself even care about the money—they (I’m not making this up) the Peony Park ity for your own actions and that included. Clearly, I should have say they’re just suing to “prove a man supposedly cut his hand Second-year IAML you accept the consequences of seized the opportunity to sue point.” Funny how these crusad- on a towel dispenser in the club’s those actions. the girl for all she was worth, ing spirits just happen to be suing bathroom, leading to a temporary “The fact that some of my pro- I’m not saying that if a doc- on the charges of emotional for millions, though. And you affair with a woman he met online tor accidentally amputates your distress and mental anguish. can bet your bottom dollar that while he was forced to stay home fessors use it and some don’t.” foot, it just sucks for you. But Heck, I also could have sued my their lawyers aren’t interested in recovering. it seems that nowadays when teacher, the school, the county proving anything—they’re much I think this “nothing is people do something that turns and even the company that made more interested in paying for their ever my fault” state of mind out bad for them, or if life just the chocolate! vacation houses in Majorca. comes from the predominantly doesn’t go their way, instead of And why stop there? To think It’s no wonder that people American belief that we’re more accepting it as their fault or the that all of my student loans could hate lawyers so much, as, un- powerful, hence, better, than all way life works, they turn to the already be paid off if I had just fortunately, a number of them the other countries. People seem courts to solve their problems and thought like so many other are in some ways responsible to have taken this belief to the try to put the blame on someone Americans. for this phenomenon. What the else—not to mention score a This is how the insane lawsuit first lawyers approached about a See Fault, page 10

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SGA should back policy Mohamed Elgeneidy ‒ or ‒ Third-year ECON HOT NOT Unfortunately, recent years greater than in the Undergradu- have been marked by litigious ate House of Representatives “Why do they always have to attacks upon the ability of stu- (UHR). The strength of SGA, a dent representatives to debate source of pride for the Institute, change it?” funding decisions freely and to has long been that its members act independently. While no were free to act in what they be- one can control the frivolous lieved to be the best interests of actions of others, we can control the study body, unconstrained by our response to the concerns en- undue administrative influence. gendered by them. Over the past With the advance of legal threats, several years, such concerns have however, that era is ending. Booyah! ‘No’ Generation led to substantial revision of the The members of SGA are Notable and only moder- The Atlanta City Council’s policies by which SGA allocates elected to represent the student ately crazy stock market expert passage of an ordinance that will the Student Activity Fee (SAF). body—those who pay the SAF, Jim Cramer came to Tech last prohibit those under drinking age While frequent consideration of and in whose sole interests week to tape an episode of his from entering clubs and bars in the rules set by SGA is warranted, decisions regarding these poli- popular Mad Money TV show the city is yet another misguided ensuring that students are treated cies must be made. It was with for CNBC. The show brought attempt to protect teenagers from fairly, the motivation for review tremendous disappointment, but national attention to Tech’s themselves. The ordinance is ap- must not be fear of lawsuits. little surprise, that I read that the College of Management, which parently motivated by concerns Roland Krystian Alberciak The Institute stands as a center Student Activities Committee Graduate CS has developed an increasingly over youngsters consuming of education, debate, and the may continue a disconcerting good reputation in recent years. alcohol at these places—which, refinement of ideas and ideals. pattern of the application of “I can depend on it.” Students were also able to benefit by the way, is already illegal. The Nowhere in SGA, and perhaps administrative influence over from his useful yet occasionally council’s message to under 21- on this campus, is the potential decisions regarding the policies insulting investment advice. year olds? Just drink at home. for debate over the SAF, fund- of the Joint Finance Committee ing decisions, and the value to and the SGA bylaws. the student body of the events for which funding is requested See Policy, page 10

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the same name. YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR from page 9 Policy William Welch As a former longtime member of [email protected] Christianity viewed differently the UHR, I disagree vehemently with Sixth-year IE the approved policy, and believe that Bill Hamilton’s essay last week is unscientific beliefs based on absurd The passage should be translated it muzzles student representation in Sly tree removal upsets a glimpse into a greater problem with principles, but individuals may literally; that is, the practical in- the interest of maintaining overly absent tree huggers America. The “homo sex is sin” crowd choose to believe what they will. terpretation of the passage and its expansive legal cover for the Tech ad- is a part of a larger group of American The problem comes with the relevance in regards to context, time ministration. I recognize, however, In case Tech had any tree huggers, Christians who demand that we demand that everyone else follow period, authorship, etc. that this is the policy adopted by the the school ensured they’d be away continue to deprive homosexual the principles of their religion. Why The verse he quoted, written representatives of the student body. on Fall Break while they removed individuals of equal rights based should the Jews, Muslims, Hindus nearly 1,000 years before Christ, The possibility that SAC will refuse one of the campus’s largest trees. solely upon their religious beliefs. or atheists in America have to obey came out of David’s comparison of to accept this decision is indicative Bartlett Tree Experts cut down the I do not see any need to analyze Christian doctrine? Throughout U.S. his holiness and virtue versus the of a disregard for the importance of four-foot diameter tree that used the specifics of the argument that history, Christians have repeatedly sinfulness of his enemies. To interpret effective student representation and to shade the north end of Yellow homosexuality is a sin according to pushed to deny individual freedom. this verse as the voice of God declar- self-determination. Jacket Park. the bible, because it is apparent to I can point at a dizzying array of ing his hatred of all who do wrong I would suggest to any adminis- Cutting down this apparently anyone who’s read the bible that the examples: Prohibition, women’s is the height of ignorance. trator for whom the heat of stand- healthy tree is contradictory to Tech’s book specifically declares that it is. suffrage, the denial of equal rights Additionally, this statement runs ing for a truly independent student stance on environmental leadership. Nor do I see any need to analyze the for homosexuals and the attempts contrary to the very nature of God. government is too much to take that I hope it makes a nice table. different theologies that have sprung to force scientific theories such as Were it true, I find it hard to believe they get out of the kitchen. There is up around the particular book. evolution out of the schools. It is clear that God would send his only son certainly value to administrators James Norman The greater problem is that that Christianity is the single greatest to die for our sins. During his time advising students, as long as advice [email protected] America is being held hostage by threat to American freedom. on earth, Jesus only congregated and coercion do not simply go by ChBE Grad student a segment of the population that with sinners. In fact, it was the pious demands we bow to their opinions. Joshua Justice Pharisees and Sadducees whom Jesus America has long been a country that [email protected] referred to as “a brood of vipers” and that consumers can make themselves holds to the principle of personal Third-year CS whose faith he questioned. Fault from page 9 aware of any major risks, it is still liberty and separation of church and Why did he react this way? At the the job of the individual to apply state. However, the Christian Right Evangelist misrepresents time, these were the men whom ev- individual level, at which they think, common sense and take the obvious demands that we deny individuals “God’s word” in letter eryone considered to be the godliest. “I’m better than everyone else…and precautions. If you do something freedom based upon their beliefs. But Jesus knew they acted this way if I’m better than everyone else, dumb, it’s your own fault. The first problem with this is, of This past week the Technique for their own glory, not for the glory then there’s no way that anything People love to read about these course, that they have no proof for published a letter to the editor by of God, and he called them on it. bad is my fault.” Well, it’s time for crazy lawsuits. They’re so absurd that their religion. Indeed, science has evangelist Bill Hamilton, who at- If you want to reach college stu- a lesson in humility, folks, because it’s hard to believe they’re for real. But disproved various tenets taught by tempted to interpret God’s word for dents you should spend some time the consequences of our actions are that’s the really scary thing—they Christianity over the years. Yet, they the campus. The only problem is his getting to know us and loving us, like our fault. are real. This ridiculous phenom- demand that America enshrine their interpretation is wrong. Jesus did. Telling us we’re going to It is the responsibility of the enon needs to be stopped before it religious morality into law and spread His most egregious claim is that hell will not change anyone. individual to be aware of the risks in- gets out of hand—well, any more the lie that America is a “Christian God hates sinners, which is effective- I would like to invite anyone curi- herent in performing certain actions out of hand. But in case you don’t Nation” despite the massive amount ly everyone. There are innumerable ous about the true nature of God to (such as, oh, say, lying down on train agree—and if you’re reading this of evidence to the contrary. problems with this claim, starting open the Bible and begin to read. tracks), using certain products, etc. article while walking to class and you There is not one practical iota with the evidence. In his attempt to While it is true that corporations do trip and break your ankle—I’d just of difference between a person that back up this statement with scripture, Jonathan Elmer have some responsibility to provide like to say that I have a good lawyer believes in Christianity and a person Hamilton violates generally accepted [email protected] information about their products so just in case. that believes in astrology. Both are practice for Biblical interpretation. Fifth-year MGT

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TENNIS TEAM TRIUMPHS THE SHINS ARE IN.... Th e Tech’s womens tennis teams swept the Th e Shins, a Portland-based indie rock band, FOCUS singles and doubles competition at the ITA South performed at the Atlanta Civic Center. Th e band Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 Regional Tournament. Page 31 blends alternative, pop and folk sounds. Page 17 Cadet makes top ten in Drought raises concerns national ROTC ranking By Vivian Fan two-year long drought aff ecting The GWRI works with By Reem Mansoura school, played intramural soccer Contributing Writer much of the Southeast. Accord- state, national and international Contributing Writer and mentored through Gringos y ing to state and federal offi cials, groups to develop multidisci- Latinos: Atlanta’s Spanish Service When numerous students North Georgia and Atlanta’s plinary solutions and informa- In a recent ranking of ROTC Society (GLASSS). across East Campus stepped main water source Lake Lanier tion decision support systems cadets across the United States, ROTC proved to be one of Chap- into surprisingly cold showers only holds enough water storage for hydrological problems. Cur- Daniel Chapman, a fourth-year man’s greatest learning experiences. Monday morning, most quickly for three months. Lake Lanier rently, the Institute is working International Aff airs and Modern “I was given hands-on experience... came to the same conclusion. and its reservoirs are more than with and advising state and fed- Languages (Spanish) major, was I learned to speak publicly and give “Th ey’re probably restrict- half-way depleted, and thus, have eral offi cials with the Southeast’s ranked eighth out of more than 4,000 presentations, all of which are part ing hot water because of the caused a state of emergency in water crisis. Along with the cadets. His success is attributed to of the training experience here,” drought,” said Davin Green, a the entire state of Georgia. state’s Environmental Protec- his hard work and the strong ROTC Chapman said. fi rst-year Biomedical Engineer- “We are now in the dry tion Department, the GWRI program here at Tech. Th e summers between his fresh- ing major. “I guess they want us cycle of the climate, and it’s has drafted and sent in a bill for During his senior year of high men and sophomore years, Chapman to take shorter showers.” the second year,” said Professor a drought contingency plan in school, Chapman was eligible to work While, in the end, the tempo- Aris Georgakakos, director of the state legislature. According became interested with real army sol- rary change to cold water showers the Georgia Water Resources to the GWRI, the current water in the military. diers. He attended was due to a steam pipe break Institute (GWRI) at Tech. “Th e crisis and drought make up the “I’ve always wanted the Mountain that morning, the occurrence droughts in this region usually third most severe drought in to be able to serve Warfare School, a showed that Georgia’s current last for four years or more...if recent history, spanning from in the military and training camp in water crisis is ever-present in the we are in the second year of the the early 1980’s until now. Th e earn a college de- which cadets saw minds of Tech students. Since drought now, chances are that current water shortage has been gree,” Chapman fi rsthand how the early this summer, water levels we will have a drought next year, attributed to four factors: the said. military operates. in the state’s lakes, rivers and and the year after that. So, we variability of the weather and Chapman took He was named other natural water sources have probably have not seen the end the ROTC pro- the honor gradu- decreased greatly as a result of a of this crisis.” See Drought, page 14 gram at Tech into ate at Mountain consideration when Warfare School, making his fi nal which means he choice. “What I By Hanjie Song / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS was ranked num- like about ROTC ber one. His per- [at Tech] is that Daniel Chapman formance at this it gives you good Fourth-year IAML training camp opportunities to would count to- practice leadership wards his ranking skills in ways you normally wouldn’t score in later years. get to,” Chapman said. As he entered his second and His journey to success began third years at Tech, Chapman took during his freshman year when on more responsibilities. During he attended briefi ngs informing his junior year, he was in charge of young cadets of what they needed 80 cadets. He also studied abroad to do in order to thrive in the fu- in Spain and Mexico to gain a more ture and attain a high ranking in international perspective of the world ROTC. A large portion of a cadet’s he would soon serve in. He attended rank is determined by his or her a 33-day long army training camp performance at their home school. in Fort Louis, Wash. known as Cadets are encouraged to maintain Warrior Forge. Th e fi rst three years a high GPA and become involved of ROTC helps prepare cadets for in extracurricular activities, sports, Warrior Forge since one’s perfor- and community service. Chapman mance there is a large component

By Jon Drews / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS instantly became involved at Tech. He tutored students at an elementary See Cadet, page 13 Professor lectures on politics surrounding North Korea By Hamza Hasan government wishes to have some States’ role in the international arena, military pursuits. superpower, the U.S. Contributing Writer sort of leverage in the international by reasoning that the United States Even with all the arms they wish Dr. Bechtol gives an ex- community, it must, at this point, should take serious caution with the to have, North Korea would still have ample of how North Ko- Last week, Dr. Bruce Bechtol have a military force by which to North Korean military by advancing substantial limitations diplomat- rea may lose Chinese came to Tech to talk about his substantiate itself. and renewing arms. ically. Two of the main neces- backing. In 2008, the arguments and ideas concerning One of the main obstacles the Th ese necessary upgrades for sary supporters for Summer Olympics Northeast Asia focusing specifi cally North Korean government faces, North Korea come with a huge price. North Korea will be held in China. on North Korea and the threat the Many of the tanks and heavy artillery a re However, Kim Jong-Il does nation poses. in North Korea are no match not keep his best soldiers at the In his lecture, Dr. Bechtol ex- for that of the United States, border between North Korea plored the threat that North Korea “I think one needs to say nothing of each country’s and China; hypothetically, poses, especially by its proliferation air force. many North Korean refugees of weapons of mass destruction. His to be very careful... However, that is not to could illegally immigrate to argument is supported by his new about North Korea say that North Korea China. book Red Rogue. He explains that is indistinguish- Th e Summer Olympics is a huge the book is divided into two parts: getting rid of their a b l e — t h e y event that results in eff ective public the fi rst identifi es and examines nuclear program.” have SCUD relations for any nation that hosts the the threat, and the second presents m i s s i l e s event. If thousands of poor, angry solutions to the problem. Dr. Bruce Bechtol with a supe- C h i n a or disaff ected refugees are roaming Dr. Bechtol continued to clarify rior range, Spe- and South Ko- the streets of Beijing, China will not the situation in North Korea. Professor cial Operations rea. China is receive a great deal of popularity. “I think one needs to be very exceeding 200,000 an obvious In this way, Dr. Bechtol explains, careful in being overly optimistic people and have been choice: North Korea must go out of its way about North Korea getting rid of though, is that Russia, a longtime pursuing nuclear pro- it has to establish eff ective diplomacy with their nuclear program,” said Dr. supporter, has stopped subsidizing liferation with some a pow- nearby nations. Bechtol. them. Much of this subsidization was degree of success. e r f u l South Korea is also an important His reason is that one of the most that of military support. Now that In his opinion, Dr. econo- ally to have. In the Korean peninsula, important priorities of Kim Jong-Il a world power is not aiding North Bechtol defends my and it one nation will fi nd it diffi cult to is to improve and strengthen North Korea, they need an alternative route. that Kim Jong-Il has receives a great deal of Image courtesy of CIA Korea’s military. If the North Korean Dr. Bechtol rationalized the United been successful in his autonomy from the world’s See Korea, page 13 12 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique FOCUS FOCUS Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 • 13

the Ranger Challenge, a competi- be very careful,” Bechtol said. realize that 28 percent of our com- from page 11 tion in which teams from Georgia, from page 11 Furthermore, the “dismantling” merce takes place in Northeast Asia,” Cadet Florida and Puerto Rico compete in Korea of their nuclear products has only Dr. Bechtol says. He recommends of what determines a cadet’s rank eight different events. Tech was able act without the compliance of the extended to the factories that pro- that people should keep up with during assessment. to send a group of 12 cadets to the other. South Korea itself already has duce the weapons. These factories the news because our governments The year before a cadet graduates, competition. The team placed first strong backing, and according to Dr. could only be the plutonium-based will soon become involved very he or she goes through an assessment. in its tier and seventh overall. Bechtol, North Korea cannot and facilities, where North Korea has intrinsically. The ranking received, or the Order Chapman hopes to start his army will not go to war without backing publicly admitted to possessing a Dr. Bechtol is an associate profes- of Merit Listing (OML), is used officer training in early January. He from its counterpart. uranium-enriched program. sor of International Relations at the to determine what jobs graduated will go through three Basic Officer Even among these obstructions Even with the possession of Marine Corps Command & Staff cadets are seeking. Leadership Courses (BOLC) before to expanding their military might, these hazardous materials, North College. A former Defense Intel- Physical fitness tests, GPA, becoming an infantry officer and get- North Korea still poses a threat Korea has several years to go before ligence Agency officer and Marine, involvement in extracurricular ting assigned a location and unit. with its future weapons of mass it can truly expand its arms. Until Dr. Bechtol has lived in South Korea activities, sports, community ser- Chapman encouraged current destruction. then, the U.S. and the Democratic and returns there frequently. Also vice, leadership opportunities and students to keep a high GPA and According to Dr. Bechtol, they People’s Republic of Korea can the former editor of the Defense performance in training camps all become involved in community could theoretically hide the products establish diplomatic guidelines by Intelligence Journal, he now sits on affect a cadet’s overall ranking. The service. of their nuclear proliferation in secret which to compromise and promote the Editorial Advisory Board of the ranking then affects the probability “I would really recommend doing caches. “They have not even allowed a nonviolent resolution towards East Asian Review. of receiving a position in a particular some kind of study abroad. You won’t us to inspect any of their nuclear each other. Dr. Bechtol’s book Red Rogue branch of the military as well as the understand the global perspective weapons yet, only facilities that “For those who don’t follow is published by Potomac Books, first assignment. until you’ve experienced it firsthand,” manufacture the weapons...and only Korea, it might be a good idea to Inc. and is available at most major Chapman recently returned from Chapman said. the plutonium weapons. We need to start doing so. A lot of people don’t booksellers. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in room 137 of the Student ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and Established in Charleston, IL we're not french either. my subs just taste in 1983 to add to students GPA a little better, that's all! I wanted to and general dating ability. call it jimmy john's tasty sandwiches, but my mom told me to stick with gourmet. She thinks whatever I do is gourmet, but i don't think either of us knows what it means. so let's stick with tasty! $4.25 $5.25

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but has not received a decision. Thus, tension on the environment. toilets; different technologies that from page 11 this has caused numerous bans and “[The students] are in the pro- can actually flush with much less Drought cutbacks in water usage from the cess of working out a plan of action water,” Georgakakos said. “I think climate of the region; the popula- state government in the past few students can use as a guideline to the difference could be significant tion demand for water in the state months. minimize their personal carbon actually. It could be 1.6 liters or gal- of Georgia; the legal processes and To help alleviate the situation, footprints,” said Dr. Monica Halka, lons versus 3 and a half, four or five decisions made this year concern- Tech’s Department of Housing has associate director of the Honors gallons of water...the university as a ing the preservation of endangered recommended ways for students liv- Program. “An action item on the whole could look into this and set an species in the Apalachicola River ing on campus to cut down on their list is ‘taking briefer showers.’ Also, example for the city as well. I know and the ability for the political and own water usage. In an email sent we are starting a ‘Sustainability Test this can make a difference. I just don’t legal systems to work together in a out to students living on campus, Garden’ outside the Honors Program know what the total volume of water time of need. Housing suggested that students dorm, Howell Hall. For this garden, we use here is. Whatever we can do Reflecting on all of the factors, conserve water by easily changing we will catch water from the down- to conserve, it’s a good thing.” one of the largest strains on the their routines by taking shorter spouts in barrels to use for watering. Georgakakos also commented water source has been the subject showers; not letting the water run Faced with an imminent water on the use of water by the Tech of a legal battle between governor while washing dishes, brushing teeth, shortage in the short-term and well community. “I don’t think we are Sonny Perdue and the Army Corps or shaving; doing only full loads of into the future, the most important over-using water, but I think it’s a of Engineers. Because of the presence laundry; using tap water sparingly; things we can teach and model for good overall principle to live by. of endangered mussels and sturgeon and avoiding using garbage disposals. our students are conservation and Water is a very precious resource... downriver in Alabama and Florida, Even small reductions in water usage innovation,” Halka said. we, especially in this region, never

the Army Corps releases approxi- such as these could save up to 750 to By Ben Keyserling/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS On an even greater scale, Tech thought of it as scarce, because we mately 5,000 gallons of water per 1,500 gallons per month. can also do its part to help conserve have a lot of it. But the truth of the second from Georgia’s Lake Lanier Student organizations and groups HOW TO SAVE WATER water now, and invest in water-sav- matter is that in many, many parts of and the Chattahoochee River in have begun to conserve water and 1. Wait until you have a full load of laundry ing technologies and procedures for the world, people have that thought order to sustain their environment “go green” in an effort to help the before washing. Avoid separating if you can. the future. in their minds, and [are conscious] 2. Flush the toilet once. No courtesy flushes. (totaling nearly 3.2 billion gallons a environment in even greater scales. 3. Only run the dishwasher if it is full. Minimize “Our campus is a microcosm about how much water is used.” day). In response, Perdue has filed an For example, this year’s Honors Pro- rinsing before the dishwasher if possible. of the rest of the city. I think the After all, in the end a short, cold 4. Turn off the faucet when you brush your appeal of a June verdict that denied gram has begun a project called the teeth, wash your face, shave, etc. university as a whole might need to shower beats having no shower the shutdown of the released water, “Carbon Challenge” to help alleviate look into the devices we use, like the at all.

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Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama this past King. “I did not get to meet him, but The Dalai Lama believes that this week as he accepted a position as an I met his late wife, and through the potential for compassion should be Emory Presidential Distinguished stories I heard of him, and his use of used to maximize human capabilities Professor. the nonviolent form of change, I am and transform society. Religion is not The three-day long visit culmi- very moved,” even a necessity in nated in a public speech given at the Dalai Lama order to achieve Centennial Olympic Park. Despite said. this potential, for the rain, which every speaker jok- At first he “Firstly we religion is about ingly attributed to the Dalai Lama spoke through individuals should a love of human- By Blake Israel /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS as divine providence, thousands of a translator, ity, and while it Congressman John Lewis (D - GA) exchanges a handshake and bow attentive listeners gathered to hear hu mor ou s l y build inner peace. is a positive ap- with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. native Tibetan music, Buddhist responding to proach, it is not chanting and enjoy a traditional flattering com- Through inner the only one. encourage diplomacy and minimize can all exist together,” the Dalai dance courtesy of monks from the ments made peace, outer peace The human violence. Lama said. Drepung Loseling Monastery. about him in his values of affec- The Dalai Lama reminded uni- When asked about his stance on The Dalai Lama was formally in- introduction. can be achieved.” tion and com- versity students to use their limitless the Beijing Olympics, he responded troduced by James Wagner, President Claims that he passion can be potential for good, to go out into that he supported the People’s Repub- of Emory University, who spoke at had ever studied Tenzin Gyatso taught rationally the world and find something that lic of China as a nation, and believed length about the relationship between medicine were The 14th Dalai Lama without religion gives their life purpose. “Less army, that as a powerful, populous nation the Tibetan struggle quickly refuted, as well, as the more Peace Corps,” said the Dalai they deserved the games, and that for i nde - p e n - as he revealed foundations of Lama to raucous applause from the hopefully the focus on that great na- dence and t h e that the most self-confidence crowd. tion will highlight American Civil he knew about medicine was how in contemporary society. This self- The Dalai the human rights R i g h t s to take it. confidence brings inner strength, Lama then an- “The idea of one issues at hand and He then switched into English, reduces fear, and eventually leads swered ques- be a catalyst for and began a well-practiced speech to inner peace. tions that had truth one religion is change. on human potential and the moral “Firstly we individuals should been pre-sub- good for your faith, Finally, at the future of humanity. build inner peace. Through inner mitted through request of Emory “We all have the same potential peace, outer peace can be achieved,” a website. but for society we President James for anger, hatred and jealousy, these the Dalai Lama said. H e e x - must acknowledge Wagner, he ex- things are part of our nature. On the concept of war, his Holi- pl a i ne d , at plained his views On the other hand, compassion, ness holds a staunchly pacifist view. the request of many truths, many on the integration harmony and brotherhood are also “War is outdated. Our global com- a 13-year-old religions.” of western science things we share together,” the munity is interdependent, and in Christian, that and Buddhist Dalai Lama said. reality the rest of the world is now a he believed in a knowledge. The great potential of part of your home, so destruction of pluralistic view Tenzin Gyatso “We are fac- humanity lies in our abil- your so-called enemy is destruction of religions, not The 14th Dalai Lama ing a mental cri- ity to show affection for of yourself,” said the Dalai Lama. as a personal sis at this time, a other human beings, the He closed his speech with a charge guide, but as a crisis of morality. Dalai Lama explained, in to both America as a nation and to guide for society. We have so much technology, with the seed of compassion university students in particular. “The idea of one truth one reli- neuro-biology and psychology and that all human beings The 21st century should be a century gion is good for your faith, but for such. I believe that the integration share. This potential is of dialogue. All nations should be society we must acknowledge many of Tibetan and Western knowledge not divinely given, but committed to the non-violent way, truths, many religions. All religions will help us cope with the problems inherited through the and America as the champion of have different philosophy, but at the of this era, and hopefully we will have love of our mothers, given to us by democracy and the rule of law end they all have the goal of making many things to bring each other,” By Blake Israel/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS those who raise us. As humans our should do everything in its power to good people, and so I think they the Dalai Lama said. 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Ben Affleck, just when I thought you couldn’t get any dumber, you go and do something like this… Affleck And totally redeem yourself! But seriously, Dumb and Dumber quotes aside, Ben Affleck’s directo- rial debut Gone Baby Gone is good enough to make you forget about his debuts participation in duds like Daredevil and Gigli. He commands the film as though it is already second nature to him. Like last year’s winner-of-all-that-is-good The Departed, Gone Baby Gone takes place in Boston. Patrick (Casey Affleck), along with his Gone girlfriend Angie (Michelle Monaghan), is a private investigator who is hired by the family of a young girl who has gone missing. Patrick has strong ties with the neighborhood locals, and thus an advantage over Baby the regular police when it comes to obtaining information. But the more Patrick discovers, the less he understands, and what constitutes morality takes hold as the central theme. So on paper, Gone Baby Gone looks just like an old-fashioned Gone detective story, and in a way, it is. It doesn’t do anything gimmicky or flashy; it just tells a straightforward narrative.      On the other hand, it is within the story itself that the film gains OUR TAKE: its complexity. Predictability of the outcome is low because so few clues are given to help the audience in solving the mystery before the characters do. For example, at one point I had thought everything was figured out; the case was closed, done and done. In reality, we were only halfway through the movie, and twists aplenty lay ahead. But not the ridiculous, out-of-this-world kind of twists that leave you rolling your eyes. No, these are the good kinds of twists that you hope for in these kinds of stories. This particular story happens to be based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. This isn’t the first time one of Lehane’s novels has made it to the big screen; in 2003, Clint Eastwood directed the film adaptation of Mystic River. Both Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone seem to owe a lot to their original works because both tell such engaging stories. As mentioned before, this is Ben Affleck’s first outing as director, yet he avoids mistakes one might expect from a newbie. In fact, his style seems polished, professional and low-key. He doesn’t appear desperate to overdo anything just to make a name for himself; he plays it cool and straightforward, and it works out for the best.

See Gone, page 21 Image Courtesy of Miramax Films Veara gives lively show The Shins electrify Atlanta fans By Sam Lawrence not an amazing band, but they By Jennifer Aldoretta Contributing Writer were respectable, and above all, fun Contributing Writer to watch. Not many people have heard of They bring something different to The defining thing that makes Swayze’s Venue, and it really is sort the table with Brittany (that’s right, the music that we listen to music is of a hole in the wall kind of place, a girl drummer) delivering pounding the effect it has on us. I spent most of but you should probably still check beats, Collin playing his guitar like my high school afternoons listening it out. It doesn’t always attract big he’s trying to kill it and Cory doing to music, and many of those times names, but there are some pretty almost as much dancing as playing consisted of James Mercer of The decent bands that come through on his keyboard. The fact that they Shins and myself spending a little its doors. love what they do, and were having quality time together. This past month saw one such so much fun playing their music, had This past week, however, when night when The June Lottery, an infectious quality, and everyone I was given the opportunity to 2*Sweet and Veara played. The bands ended up enjoying the show and experience The Shins first hand at aren’t well known, but for anyone moving to the music. By the end the Atlanta Civic Center, I realized looking to discover some new bands of their set, people were dancing that sometimes, live performances or just have some fun on a weekend and shouting back the choruses of are completely necessary, especially and go see a small, friendly show, it their songs. when The Shins are the ones per- Photo by Sam Morgan/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS can be a fun spot. Aside from being nice people and forming. Portland-based The Shins are an indie rock band that draw on a Veara, the headlining band, Picture this: everything was variety of sounds, including pop, alternative and country styles. provided just such a time. They’re See Veara, page 21 dark. Everyone was still, but above the steady chatter of anxious fans guitarist who was running late due finally made their way to the stage were their heartbeats and quick, to a late flight into Atlanta. Eric to play the best concert that I have excited breaths. Johnson, a member of The Shins, ever heard. The only light to be seen was kindly stood in for the missing They opened with “Sleeping Les- the steady, slow-moving stage musician for a few songs. sons,” the first track on their newest lighting that illuminated the stage; Luckily, the member of Vetiver album Wincing the Night Away. Next from red…to blue…to green…to who was M.I.A. for most of the per- they played “Kissing the Lipless,” red. The fog machine so strategi- formance ran onto the stage just in an old favorite of mine from their cally placed made the stage and its time for his guitar solo, after which second album Chutes Too Narrow, lonely instruments look murky and he announced, “Does anybody have released in October 2003. mysterious. a beer?” The Shins’ lead singer, songwriter The show opened with the indie Although Johnson is extremely and guitarist, James Mercer, was by rock group Vetiver. Their first song talented and did very well as a stand far the most enjoyable part of the was one called “Busted,” which had in, the second half of Vetiver’s perfor- show. He performed as though I a very country feel. The lead singer mance felt far more complete. They was the only person in the audience, was extremely captivating with his reminded me a lot of Iron and Wine and he made the show feel extremely melodic voice and animated mo- with very laid back, soft-sung lyrics personal. Photo courtesy of Bo Streeter tions. and instrumentation. But where would Mercer be Fun six-piece power-pop rock band, Veara, headlined at Swayze’s Unfortunately, for most of their After Vetiver’s great performance Venue last month with openers The June Lottery and 2*Sweet. performance, Vetiver was missing a and much anticipation, The Shins See Shins, page 23 18 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

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However, search a little deeper, multiple times throughout both other than that there is little or Photo by Jonathan Agee/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS and you will likely fi nd the soft, songs, the instrumentals defi nitely no allure to it. melodic tunes that make up All In. shine (and even beyond perhaps However, upon the second, he Yard Dogs Road Show, a playful, colorful rock and roll All In brings a sound reminiscent everything else). third, and even fourth listen, All vaudeville group showcased a brilliant combination of per- of that of John Mayer and Jack Errico is raw about his feelings In does seem to sound better. Tformance art and music at the Variety Playhouse on Oct. 6.

Location: Student Center Ballroom

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1, 2007 11am-4pm 20 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Wolves in the Throne Room delivers expressive black metal sound By Adam Azaibi black metal bands claim to glorify: The band’s most recent release, passages repeat, new ideas are con- by the usual black metal blast beats Contributing Writer isolation, misanthropy, paganism, Two Hunters, is unyielding in its stantly presented with each recursion transitioning to a tribal organic the occult, melancholy and the list presentation of a succinct musical and redundancy is inexistent. drumming. The subsequent acoustic In the backroom of The Earl, goes on of things that invoke emo- odyssey over four tracks, flowing with The transition to their next song passage leads to the conclusion. The eerily sustained guitar chords throb tions which seem like a terrible end relentless viciousness and serene radi- “Cleansing” is smooth. An atmo- usual tortured vocals augmented by slowly, pulsating amidst the soft to a bad day. ance. sphere of pouring rain through the building instrumentals escalates to sound of drum cymbals for what The originality of sound is what forest is created by keyboards, the what seems to be the metaphorical seems to be half a minute. Then makes or breaks a black metal band, guitars contributing a reflective am- demise of the protagonist, as he real- chaos erupts as the eeriness becomes as otherwise they would just be biance. The light drumming is quaint izes that his existence is ephemeral a dense blitzkrieg of distorted fury, regressing to the ordinary sound and rueful female vocals provides a compared to the immensity of nature the softness becomes a maelstrom of that has already been perfected by haunting finishing touch. Then the as it swallows his soul. assaulting blast beats, and a guttural, their predecessors. Hailing from the brutality erupts without warning. Wolves in the Throne Room tortured shriek of unintelligible Northwest, Wolves in the Throne The most straightforward song in brings much new material to the vocals pierces your ears and reverber- Room successfully conjures a sound their lineup, as I could identify but a table. They pay homage to their ates through your being. You are at a that conveys their awe of the beauty Images Courtesy of Southern Lord Records single dominant theme, manifesting predecessors, yet break new ground black metal show, and this is Wolves and unforgivingness of the natural Two Hunters opens with “Vast- itself in two parts; one of desperate by not being bound to tradition, in the Throne Room. world. ness and Sorrow,” the chaos of the lamentations, one of a driving dismal introducing signature elements that A three-piece band of two guitar- Diadem of 12 Stars, their first initial frenzied playing as described heaviness. are their own, distinguishing them ists and a drummer from the forests full-length release, vehemently in the opening paragraph subtly “I Will Lay Down My Bones from the rest. of Olympia, Wash., they try to live states that they have something evolving into complex musical ideas. Among the Rocks and Roots” is If you’re feeling adventurous in in self-sufficiency in a house in the important to say. However despite The two guitars weave together, with the eighteen minute closer. It starts experiencing a different form of the woods, cultivating their own live- copious ideas and powerful delivery, one belting out thick assaulting riffs alternating with slow and fast parts expression of the human spirit, you stock and growing their own food, it falls slightly short at delivering a while the other explores melodious ripe with expression, the female should give these guys a listen. And if seemingly eschewing civilization. It cohesive statement that would leave passages, the drums crashing and vocals providing a lush backdrop. you’ve heard of them before, chances would appear that they attempt to you satiated, though Diadem is a pounding behind them. The song is At about the halfway mark starkly are that they are already an indispens- live the stereotypical image average landmark on its own. seamless in its transitions and while different content is given, highlighted able entry on your playlist.

Disability and Diversity Days 2007 November 5 – 12

Monday, November 5 Adaptive Technology Fair 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Piedmont Room, Student Center Commons Come learn how technology can assist people with disabilities. This fair has a special focus on technologies developed by faculty and departments at Georgia Tech. Also, the winner of the T-shirt Design contest will be announced.

White Privilege, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Richard’s Gallery, Facilitator – Len Rothman, Diversity Coach Kendall Clark defines White privilege as a right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by White persons beyond the common advantage of all others. Participants will: (1) Learn about White Privilege and its systemic impact on partnerships, (2) Experience and learn the art of dialogue verses conversation, and (3) talk about their emotions and offer collaborative recommendations regarding White privilege. This group is encouraged for White members of our community.*

Internalized Oppression, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Robert Ferst Center for the Arts, Westbrook Gallery, Facilitator: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs When we think of prejudice reduction work, we think of the stereotypes we have about other groups. But, one of the most painful results of discrimination is that we also end up internalizing many of these stereotypes and taking them out against members of our own group. The impact of Internalized Oppression will be explored. This group is encouraged for persons of color.*

*In a few weeks we will facilitate a dialogue with both groups.

Tuesday, November 6 Multicultural Competence for Faculty and Staff 12 Noon – 2:00 PM, Student Center Commons, Cypress Room, Presenter: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs

Multicultural Competence for Student Leaders 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Student Center Commons, Crescent Room, Presenter: Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Diversity Programs As our Institute becomes more diverse, GT’s diversity creates a new set of challenges. We must turn these challenges into opportunities. These challenges necessitate a new collection of knowledge and skills. This workshop will explore how faculty, staff and students must have a level of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills that allow them to competently work with diverse groups of students and colleagues.

Lessons Learned from Innovate 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Student Center, Room 332 Georgia Tech took seven students to Beijing and Bangalore to meet with key business, academic and government leaders. They also had site visits to global corporations. Innovate students will share their experiences with global technology, entrepreneurship and leadership. They will also explain the application process.

Wednesday, November 7 The Skin I’m In: A Celebration of Diversity Through the Arts 7:00 PM, Student Center Ballroom Come watch GT students and student organizations express themselves culturally through the arts. For more information contact Tasha Myers at [email protected]

Thursday, November 8 Untangling Oppressions: Conversations on Women & Disability 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Women's Resource Center, Student Services Building, Suite 131 This discussion will explore the unique challenges and/or needs of women living with disabilities and the impact of disability on their lives. People with and without disabilities are encouraged to attend. Facilitated by Kate Gainer of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD). Please RSVP to Tameeka Hunter at [email protected] by Monday, October 29, if would like to attend.

Friday, November 9 Safe Space Training 12 Noon – 1:00 PM Individuals will be trained to provide support and information about resources to Tech’s GLBT community. After registering on-line at www.safespace.gatech.edu, participants will be given a location.

Monday, November 12 How We Look: New and Old Ways of Seeing Disability 7:00 PM, Agnes Scott College, Presser Hall, Maclean Auditorium This presentation and discussion will emphasize the new disability art, focusing on contemporary portraits of people with disabilities, showing that images both create and eliminate the barriers that keep disabled people from full participation in society. This event is free and no ticket is needed. ADA-accessible transportation will be provided, but space is limited. Please RSVP to Tameeka Hunter at [email protected] by Monday, October 29, if you need transportation to this event.

Co-sponsored by Diversity Programs and A.D.A.P.T.S. For more information call 404-894-2561 or TDD 404-894-1664.

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Second Wives showcases roots and talent Veara from page 17 By Jarrett Oakley 1-4-5 blues scale. and-shout tunes. “Month Before Contributing Writer “I can’t change the fact that I’m May” and “I’m Coming Home” are obviously having fun up on stage, from Cairo. I’m a southerner. It’s slow, melodic pieces that reference these kids from Augusta gave a pretty Have you ever heard of anyone just as I got older, my perspective love of the brothers’ beloved mother decent show. from Cairo, Ga.? Aside from the best- changed. I was able to see the world and girlfriends that would melt the Th eir studio work is fast-paced CITY SCENE selling author of Running with Scis- and all that it had in it. Th at’s when heart of any unsuspecting girl. and lively, but doesn’t compare to the sors, Augusten Burroughs, this rural I pursued and embraced country A good friend of the Second energy they discharge when they’re Georgia town has been relatively music like the 1-4-5 scale and its Wives, Mark “Lucky 3” Lee got on playing live. Th eir wild and possibly Perpetual Groove, quiet and content in its southern connection with blues,” Perry stage and beat-boxed through some crazy guitarist Collin smiles when country anonymity until now. Brown said. of his rap collection of his own cre- he tells the story about the time he Stars and The New Th e Second Wives, a power al- Not to be outdone, Lauren ation. Infl uenced by such rap icons actually walked on the shoulders of ternative rock trio of brothers born, Brown’s bass playing was truly as TI and 2 Pac, Mark has a brand the audience before hanging upside Pornographers bred and fed on rock and roll since a pleasure. “[We] would like to new self-titled album coming out down from the ceiling rafters play- the cradle recently came to Tech. see the Second Wives touring the this fall. ing his guitar. He was playing their Th e Variety Playhouse is round- Intent on thrilling devout fans, the United States, highlighting major “It’s about my life because you got pounding melody “Fear of Jumping ing out the month with a list of jam- “boys from Syrup City” played a shows like Lollapalooza with other to spin something real. If you don’t Ship” at the time, and if you will min’ bands. Th e dreamy band Stars face-melting show, proving why like-minded modern rock bands,” they’re not going to believe it when listen to his hard, driving riff s on will perform Oct. 27, the ambitious they just might have the elements said Lauren Brown, a third-year it’s coming out,” Lee said. that track, you’ll understand how eight-member power pop band, Th e to make it big. Wrapping up the evening, the that story happened. New Pornographers, will play Oct. Th e youngest brother and drum- Second Wives brought the house While they put out a lot of energy 30, and Perpetual Groove takes the mer Julian Brown is already a rock “The Second Wives down with a gripping and outrageous on stage, and their studio work is evening Oct. 31. prodigy at the age of 16. Yet what he have the pedigree cover of Blur’s “Song 2” and left the pretty lively, they’ll appeal to fans of may lack in age he makes up for in entire crowd hoarse, with beads of traditional indie and rock and roll as sheer “concussion procession” as the to be a phenomenal sweat pouring down everyone’s face. well as those who are into more of a A spooky delight band opened up with a jaw dropping alternative music Th e Second Wives have the pedigree power-pop/punk sound. Collin says song called, appropriately, “Running to be a phenomenal alternative music he thinks they sound a bit like Saves Th e Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Scissors.” Its combo of heavy presence...” presence in the future. Unique to Th e Day, but he says they’ve also been performs “A Fairy Tale Halloween” drums and “chicken pickin’” guitar their own intentions, their blend of compared to bands like Taking Back Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. was the perfect way to open up their STaC major and the elder shepherd country and classic rock cultivates Sunday and Newfound Glory. in an annual tradition. Th e show performance. of their clan. their musical talent into one great, Right now Veara is on an East will feature musical selections and Perry Brown, a fi rst-year un- Lauren Brown’s Flea-like slap well-rounded sound. Coast tour with 2*Sweet. As a result, dances highlighting witches and dergraduate at Columbus State playing pushed his Fender Preci- Th e band’s main motivation be- they’re not going to be releasing any magic from a variety of fairy tale University and the songwriting sion Bass to climax. Brown’s bass fore any concert is to rock out each new music anytime soon, but if you’d productions. genius of the group, strums a light- led an incredible and simply titled and every patron, and in this regard like to fi nd some of their stuff , they’ve ning quick lead guitar and belts out “Instrumental” opus as well as they succeeded immensely. Th eir been picked up by New Jersey based rousing vocals. pulled the building’s pillars down musical semblance is as dispersed Wisteria Records. Th ey have an EP Fall Out comes in “[We] defi nitely plan on pursuing to a bass/electric guitar duel that and variable as a synthesis between out, but its tracks are repeated on music thoroughly during and after started with the classic “Born to be punks prolifi c the Clash and indie their ten-track album, Th e Walls Chicago-based punk pop emo college,” Perry Brown said. Wild” by Steppenwolf. It then led rockers like Ryan Adams. Th e band Have Ears. Th e record will probably rock band, Fall Out Boy, will play Perry Brown is also proud of his into a teeth-chattering, fi ery cover devilishly hinted at a potential appeal to fans of Anberlin’s early Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gwinnet southern roots. Th is was apparent of “Bullet in the Head” by Lauren’s release in the near future, possibly work and is the sort of CD that is Arena as part of their Young Wild when Perry blared over the immense favorite musical group, Rage Against before Christmas. Keep an eye out fun to listen to in the car. Pick it up Th ings Tour. Also performing will sound system “Th e Evangelist,” the Machine. for this band, because the sky’s the if you see it; it’s a fun album, though be bands Gym Class Heroes, Plain which included guitar riff s within However, the band played more limit for these jamming boys from it probably won’t make its way into White T’s and Cute Is What We the legendary and reputably engaging than just heavy hitting, jump-up- Cairo, Ga. your best songs ever playlist. Aim For. Tickets are $30.

Eleven) that got less screen time who has walked the streets of Boston and here he is able to recreate that stories from the days of yore, so from page 17 than the big names like Clooney and his whole life. by becoming a man whose motives it isn’t groundbreaking. But when Gone Pitt. Here, he gets to be the leading Ed Harris provides another stand- we’re never really sure of. the story is as engrossing as this, it Ben’s younger brother Casey stars man (the Ocean, if you will), and out performance as Detective Remy I can’t readily come up with very doesn’t need to try and redefi ne its as Boston native Patrick. Casey is he does an excellent job. His quiet, Bressant. Harris already proved he many problems with the movie. Th e genre. Th e fi lm never pretends to likely best remembered as one of confi dent demeanor and jaded look could play a scary guy in David pacing can be a bit slow at times, be more than it is. Hats off to you, Ocean’s eleven men (from Ocean’s gives him the credibility of someone Cronenberg’s A History of Violence, and the story is like the detective Affl eck brothers.

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4 22 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT 0100101101001010TWO BITS1001101010011010 Two Bits Man bewails bathrooms, architecture and the internet Architects would have you believe I mean “impotence”) after having this crap (I bet the bathrooms in these bathrooms? They flush when the green spaces. It’d be nice to have that a lot of things matter when soaped my hands, at which point you near UGA’s Turf Management you sit down, when you get up, when great LAWN coverage in the middle they determine if a building was stand there and wonder what to do building(s) have real bathrooms). you open the stall door, and of Yellow Jacket Park, but I have no designed well. I, Two Bits Man, will next. Since my test was slightly more Also, who invented the motion when you close the door, idea where they’d hide a wireless contradict them despite never having important that immediate cleanliness, sensors as if they’re incontinent hotspot other than burying it. If only taken an architorture class in my life. I dried the soap off of my hands, grandparents in a they’d expand LAWN a few blocks My criteria for a building: decent noting the writing on the nursing home. At least north, so I could just use it and ditch wifi, decent temperature, decent sink that described my most of you are smart an unnamed cable provider (their bathrooms, and a common area. If situation as “tragic.” enough to not spray commercials are cool, though. I’ll buy they can’t afford those four things in Now, this is a on the seat or the anything that sounds remotely like a building, then something’s wrong. somewhat rotten start floor… yet while the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) This entire train of thought came to the day, but my woes many of you out with unreliable internet service. No, when I attempted to use a bathroom continued. After my there were smart if I want real internet, I have to come just before a math test in Skiles. I really test, I went to use a enough to get into this to campus. I’d love it if LAWN was had to use the bathroom, and when proper bathroom in the esteemed university, you have offered in Homepark, but the odds you really need something, you’re a Student Center, only to apparently of that are only slightly higher than it little indiscriminate as to the source. be disappointed by the failed to being offered in Athens. Nevertheless, For example, food and dining halls, feeble (and by “feeble”… f i g u r e I can dream of better internet service. sex and that hookup you had last year you guessed it… I mean out how And to close up this week’s but regretted a few minutes later. I “impotent”) sinks in the to aim entertainment, I’d like to emphasize know you needed it, and you kind of Student Center Commons. properly. that common areas are just as regret it; that’s why they sell Axe Snake Their definition of water Tsk tsk important as a fine porcelain throne. Peel in the grocery store and give out conservation is that you Bathroom If you believe the stereotype of CS free condoms in the Health Center. get a bit of a drizzle when humor aside, majors being antisocial creatures, So, in this one-person bathroom, you place your hand having access then you haven’t heard about the most of the space is empty, as if they’d right next to the sensor. to LAWN is very billion group projects we have to do, intended to put a real restroom there I can spit harder than those important to me; how nor have you seen the commons or but changed their minds at some sinks can “pour,” so I don’t else am I going to the many labs in which these projects point. I wouldn’t have been entirely know how the designers ignore my professors are done. It’s as if the CoC is actively unsurprised to walk out of that believed that you could and read fark.com trying to make us spend time with bathroom to find myself at a gas station actually wash anything with all day? The only other people. I even won a game from in a small, dirty Midwestern town. them. Not that the average areas that don’t get EA a couple weeks ago. ECE majors What really bothered me, though, was Tech student gets dirty near coverage are the don’t know what they’re missing. the non-working sink. I discovered the the Student Center, but I higher floors of some You call that engineering? Do you sink’s difficulty (and by “difficulty” shouldn’t have to worry about buildings on the edge of campus, and get free ice cream? I didn’t think so. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 26, 2007 • 23

THEME CROSSWORD: RUNAWAY WORDS Shins from page 17 without the rest of his talented band? By Robert Zimmerman 77. Poppycock! Martin Crandall was on keyboard, United Features Syndicate 78. Soda pop flavor guitar and bass; Dave Hernandez 79. Corpuscle was on bass and guitar; Jesse San- ACROSS 80. Part 4 of quip doval played the drums; and Eric Johnson also appeared on guitar 1. Make less sticky 82. Brackish and keyboard. 6. Except 83. Scandinavian The show included such Shins 10. Booth 84. Certain students: abbr. classics as “New Slang,” “Gone for 15. Graceful horse 85. Sharpen Good,” “Girl Inform Me” and “Saint 19. City in Florida 86. Bottle with a cork Simon,” as well as songs from their 20. Potter’s need 87. Skyrocketed new album like “Turn on Me,” “A 21. “We’re off -- -- the wizard...” 88. Unfamiliar Comet Appears” and “Australia.” 22. Not anybody 89. Corbeled window One thing I liked most about 23. Start of a quip by Ann Land- 90. Associate ALLY The Shins’ performance was how ers: 4 wds. 91. Wood colorist down-to-earth all of the members 27. Scale tone 95. Furry friends seemed. Mercer was actually trying 28. Garments for messy eaters 96. Mil. school not to seem as though he knew how 29. Poison 97. JFK’s predecessor popular a group they are. He mentioned that a “fellow At- 30. McCartney and Stevens 100. End of the quip: 5 wds. 104. Wrap for sushi lantan” had called him to personally 31. Stew pot say how much he enjoyed the new 32. Yearns 105. Host 106. Horse Shins album, which Mercer prefaced 33. -- -haw with saying he didn’t want to seem 34. Field game 107. Body of Islamic scholars 108. Israeli carrier conceited by telling us but it was 37. Gold-plates something he was very excited about. 109. Cheers 38. Vittles The “Atlantan” who had called him 40. Letters on a dial 110. Times happened to be Elton John. 111. Region of Austria 43. Bypass 34. Seraglio 70. Designated The Shins deserve all the credit 44. Town in Piedmont 35. Convex molding 73. One of the archangels they can get. After all, they are an DOWN 45. Part 2 of quip: 3 wds. 76. Greek goddess indie rock icon with fantastic songs 1. Specks 36. Lounges on campus: 2 wds. 77. Hopper and some of the most well-written 47. Circus Maximus city 2. Repeat 37. Luck: 2 wds. 48. Goes quickly 38. Obliging 78. Ghastly lyrics I’ve ever heard. 3. Scottish Highlander But let’s get back to the show. 49. Fruit type 39. Farm implement 79. Absent 4. Final: abbr. Seriously, it was amazing. There was 50. Periods 5. Like some steaks 40. Sorrowful hymn: 2 wds. 81. All the same never a dull moment throughout the 51. Shade giver 6. Aqua-Lung 41. Begets 82. B’nai -- performance; the entire audience 52. Debit and credit 7. Priests’ vestments 42. Letters 83. Like a hit show: 2 wds. remained engrossed with Mercer’s 53. Junket 8. Actor -- Kilmer 44. Dry gulch 86. Jalopies clever comments, great voice and 54. Have -- -- in one’s bonnet 9. Fasteners with looped heads 45. Labors 87. Louver good looks. The band constantly 55. Feature of some sporty cars 10. Hurts 46. Police action 88. -- obstat looked like they were having an 57. Casings 11. Lugs 48. Chinese “way” 89. Performing group absolute blast with their music, 59. Fescue 12. Kind of blonde 49. Victimizes (with “on”) 90. Pains which kept their fans all the more 60. Born: Fr. 13. Yields 52. Western Indian 91. New Year’s Eve word involved. 61. Part 3 of quip: 3 wds. 14. “-- -- a Salesman” 53. -- goodness! 92. Instrument The Shins topped off their show 63. Sham 15. Bracelet location 56. Stylus 93. Atmosphere with an encore including “Red Rabbit” and an acoustic version of 64. -- -card monte 16. Stir up 57. Protective garment 94. San --, Italy 66. Welles and Bean 58. Saccharine 96. Taj Mahal site “Caring is Creepy.” After playing 17. Pavlova or Karenina the last song, they raised their plastic 97. Cloth worker 67. Killarney native 18. Implores 59. Audible breath cups filled with beer and thanked 71. Crucifix 24. Sebaceous 62. Employing 98. Trade show event, for short the audience. 72. Watch sound 25. “A Fish Called --” 64. Long lock 99. Abbr. in citations: 2 wds. There was certainly nothing dis- 73. Take unlawfully 26. Latitude 65. Esteem 101. Mil. rank appointing about seeing The Shins 74. Garment of goat hair 31. Dust Bowl migrant 68. Wrath 102. Former Mideast acronym at the Civic Center, except maybe 75. -- Gay 32. Tilts 69. Dwelling house 103. Dash having to pay $40 for T-shirts.

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Despite winning us that he would be ‘all right’ and his 38 rushing yards, a number more that they were going to use it, but I the fourth game, Tech had numer- 3-0, Tech’s average margin of victory just told us to go out there and play than his previous career yardage didn’t think that I was going to get ous errors that led to the eventual was just four points, including a 33- hard,” Grant said. gains combined. to carry the ball as many times as I fifth game. 31 win in the second game. Consequently, Tech stole away did today,” Cox said. Top perform- During that the second half with dominating “We can finally get [Cox] some ers included game, the Jack- defense, a diversified running game “I think we came out carries. He’s been on us for a while Chrissy DeMi- ets fell behind and some well-timed passes. there in the second about that. But that was good to get chelis and Al- “Despite winning 9-3 before com- Tashard Choice left the game dur- him some carries and he almost broke lie Niekamp. 3-0, Tech’s average ing back and ing the first quarter with an injured half and made great that last one for a touchdown....I’m DeMichelis had knotting the knee. Choice carried the ball more adjustments...We happy for him,” Bennett said. a career-high 22 margin of victory score at 24-24. than 30 times in the past three games The Tech defense proved to be a kills. Niekamp was just four points, The team never despite a nagging hamstring injury. had to focus a lot dominating force, easily stopping had her fourth looked behind, Furthermore, Choice still leads more... ” the opposition. They held the Black straight double- including a 33-31 and won a close the ACC in rushing yards for the Knights to just 188 net rushing double. win in the second third game to second consecutive season. During Mike Cox yards and the starting receiver to less During the take the match. the match-up on Saturday, Choice than 100 receiving yards. Tech also Maryland game, game.” Talisa Kellog was able to run for 24-yards and a Senior Fullback forced three interceptions from the Tech participat- had 19 kills to touchdown in his limited time. opponents, including one caught in ed in the “Dig anchor Tech’s “Without [Choice] being out “It felt good. I haven’t had that the endzone. for the Cure” program. Fans and offense. Callie Miller contributed there, we definitely knew that we had feeling in a long time. I was actu- Choice recently underwent people were allowed to either donate with 11 kills and five blocks to pick up everything and become a ally wondering how much Coach surgery and will not be able to play a certain amount of money per dig The Jackets continue their little bit crisper in our blocks. I think Bond was going to run it this week. in the next home game against Vir- or a flat amount. The team recorded homestead with matches against we came out there in the second half I know everybody on the offense ginia Tech. However, there is still a 74 digs on the night, including 17 conference foes N.C. State and and made great adjustments. I think was hounding on me saying that strong chance that he will play in digs from Michelle Kandell, Jordan North Carolina today and tomor- we definitely had to focus a lot more ‘they weren’t going to run it’. But I the remaining games. McCullers and Niekamp. This year, row, respectively.

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the south’s liveliest college newspaper. 28 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Technique SPORTS MIDSEASON FOOTBALL REPORT CARD By Akshay Amaraneni Staff Writer DEFENSE A- Philip Wheeler gets the sack in the game Tech heads into its bye week be- Tech defense has played well this season, but has underperformed in the fi rst half. Against Boston Col- against Clemson. He fore the fi nal stretch of the season. lege, Tech allowed an opening drive touchdown and another drive that ended inside the Tech 10-yard line on has led a defense that Th e team has played below expec- a turnover. Against Virginia, the Jackets gave up two long drives for touchdowns in the fi rst quarter. Against has wrecked havoc in tations this season. Some expected Maryland, Tech stopped Maryland on the fi rst drive but then gave up three long touchdown drives of 84, 66, the backfi eld. the team to perform better than and 72 yards on Maryland’s next three possessions. Tech also allowed a 63-yard drive to Army in the fi rst quarter last year’s team that made it to the that resulted in a touchdown. In all four of those games, the Jackets were able to settle down and stop the team ACC Championship game and the for the rest of the game. Tech’s defense played four shut-down quarters against Clemson and Miami, but needs Gator Bowl. to do that consistently to be successful. Th e team has continued to blitz the quarterback throughout the season, Still, the team has shown fl ashes fi nding success against less seasoned off ensive lines and less experienced quarterbacks, but having its worst game of dominance. Against Samford, the against Boston College’s Heisman candidate Matt Ryan and the Golden Eagles. team rushed for nine touchdowns Defensive MVP: Darrell Robertson (4.5 sacks, 13.5 TFL, FF, fumble return TD) and racked up 69 points. Th e team’s Honorable Mention: Vance Walker (5.5 sacks, 10 TFL, 3 FF) defense shut down Clemson’s run- ning back tandem of C.J. Spiller and James Davis in a 13-3 victory. OFFENSE B- Furthermore, the team was able to visit Orange Stadium and play Th e Jackets’ off ense has performed very inconsistently this season. Th e Jackets scored 33 and 69 points against Miami and still come away with a vic- Notre Dame and Samford respectively, but since then have broken 20 points just three times, twice in road losses tory. Th e Jackets relied on its rushing and once against Army. In ACC play Tech has averaged just 18 points, going 2-3 in the fi ve games. Th e bright attack and its stout defense to power spot in Tech’s off ense has been the rushing off ense. For the second year in a row, Tech leads the ACC in rushing the squad to its third consecutive and is one of the national leaders. Tashard Choice individually leads the ACC in rushing this season with 864 victory over the Hurricanes. yards, over 200 yards better than the next highest (Lattimore (MD), 629). Th e passing game has really let the Unfortunately, the team has had off ense down this year. Quarterback Taylor Bennett has completed just 51.4 percent of his passes this season for a tendency to fall behind against two touchdowns and three interceptions, but has been plagued by several dropped passes from his inexperienced teams because of sloppy play and receiving corps. In order to consistently win games, Tech must force the opponent to respect the passing game turnovers. Against Virginia, the in order to open lanes for backs in the running game. team fell behind 21-7 and against Off ensive MVP: Tashard Choice (864 rush yards, 24th in the nation). D emar y iu s Maryland, the team had to attempt Honorable Mention: O-Line, TE, FB: 5 sacks allowed Thomas jumps for to overcome a 21-3 defi cit. Th e two a ball against Army. eventual losses saw Tech mounting He is one of the a come back that fell just short in SPECIAL TEAMS A- many players on the the fourth quarter. receiving corps. Th e team will now enter into the Special teams have been the most improved aspect of Tech’s game this season. Last year, Durant Brooks was second part of its season that will see a fi nalist for the Ray Guy award and has only improved in his second year, posting a better punt average as well several diffi cult matchups. Virginia as net punt average. Travis Bell has returned to the form that earned him All-ACC honors his freshman year Tech always provides a diffi cult test and is second in the ACC in scoring, well on his way to breaking the single season school record of 19 fi eld goals. for Georgia Tech while Georgia has Last season Tech averaged last in kickoff coverage, allowing two kickoff return touchdowns of over 95 yards each. Th is season, Tech’s gone from worst to fi rst in that department. Part of it has to do with the new kicker bested the team for fi ve straight years. Durant Brooks punts Scott Blair’s deep, high kicks that allow the coverage team to run down the ball carrier. Last season, Tech used Even historically inept teams Duke another ball away after deep line drive kicks that allowed the return team to set up blocks for the ball carrier. Th e one blemish on the and North Carolina have found a stalled drive. He has led record of the special teams is a missed fi eld goal at the Maryland game with time winding down, a game that more success this season. Th e Jackets the special teams for the Tech went on to lose, 28-26. must correct its ills if it wants to go second straight year. to a bowl game or possibly the ACC Special Teams MVP: Travis Bell (17/20 fi eld goals made, 26th nationally individual scoring) Championship game. Honorable Mention: Durant Brooks (45.22 yds/punt, 7th nationally)

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Rashaun Grant avoids a defender while carrying the ball in a game against Army. He will look to pick up the load with MIDSEASON FOOTBALL REPORT CARD Tashard Choice out against Virginia Tech.

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By Jon Drews/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS winning four out of five matches. Kristi Miller returns a ball during a match. She faced off against Amanda Miler beat UGA’s Cameron Ellis, Image Courtesy of Jamie Howell McDowell in the finals of the ITA South Regional tournament at UGA. 7-5, 6-4. Flower defeated another The women’s volleyball team jumps to block the ball in a match against UGA opponent, this time Naoko Boston College. Tech won both of its ACC matchups last weekend. By Akshay Amaraneni Opening the tournament, the Ueshima, 7-6 (3), 6-4. McDowell Staff Writer Jackets won six of their seven first got through Auburn’s Melissa Kon- By Hahnming Lee match, the Terps stormed back and round matches and five of their six ing, 6-3, 7-5 and Striplin upset 12th Sports Editor took control of the second game, ty- Last weekend, the Tech women’s second round matches. Top-seed ranked Diana Srebrovic of Florida, ing up the match at one a piece with a tennis team continued their solid play Miller beat USF’s Liz Cruz, 6-3, 6-0. 6-4, 6-3. The only singles loss on the The Tech volleyball team hosted 22-30 win. Tech won the next game, during this fall season with a sweep Miller then lost a set against Miami’s day was UGA’s Kelley Hyndman Boston College and Maryland this 30-24, but lost the fourth game 28- of the singles and doubles champi- Romy Farah before finishing her off beating Johansson, 6-1, 6-1. Homecoming weekend. The Jackets 30. Going into the fifth game, Tech onships in the ITA South Regional as well, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. Third seeded Doubles action started on the won both matches, beating the Terps had lost its three previous tiebreaking tournament. Playing at UGA, the site McDowell battled through her first second day as well with two of the 3-2 and sweeping the Eagles 3-0. games on the season. Despite their of last season’s NCAA tournament, round matches beating Florida State’s Jackets teams moving on to the The Jackets overcame early er- lack of success in previous decisive Amanda McDowell ended Kristy Carolin Walter, 6-4, 6-1 and USF’s second round. McCray and Miller rors and tough Maryland blocking games, the Jackets were able to pull Miller’s 17-game tournament win Jannete Bejlkova, 7-5, 6-1. were the top seed and beat Nika in order to come away with the out the victory with a 15-10 win in streak in the finals to take the singles Among other seeded Jackets were Koukhartchouk and Subramanian victory. the game. title. Miller and Whitney McCray, Christy Striplin who beat USF’s of Mississippi, 8-1. Flower and Tech survived the game, exchang- The squad performed wellfor the top seeded doubles pair, won the Natalie Guevara, 6-1, 6-2, and Mar- Johansson beat Georgia State’s ing games back and forth throughout most of the match, but several mis- doubles title over familiar opponents tina Nitkova of Georgia State, 7-6 (8), Martina Nitkova and Mateja Pod- the match. Tech dominated in the cues extended the match. During in Miami’s Romy Farah and Caren 6-1. Seventh seeded Maya Johansson first game, taking the game 30-21. Seenauth. beat FSU’s Ana Rynarzewska, 6-2, See Tennis, page 30 While the Jackets set the tone for the See Terps/BC, page 27

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Th e Jackets won their 12th con- secutive Homecoming game. Th eir last loss came against conference opponent Clemson in 1995, losing 24-3. Th eir margin of victory was signifi cantly larger than the past few years’ diff erence, which included a win in 2005 against Clemson, when the Jackets prevailed 10-9.

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Th e men’s basketball team was chosen to fi nish seventh in the ACC by media members at the ACC Operation Basketball in Greens- boro, N.C. Th e team fi nished tied for sixth last year in the conference with a 20-10 overall record and 8-8 TECH BEATS ARMY, 34-10 conference record. sports shortsshorts WaterWater PoloPolo ClubClub defeats Georgia Th e Water Polo Club defeated Georgia 11-1 at the Southeast Water Polo Championship. With the win over their rival, the Jackets also won its division title and earned themselves a berth into the Colle- giate Water Polo Associate National Championship being held at the University of Arizona. Tech matched

By Keun Hwa Yoo / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Jason Ossey / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Keun Hwa Yoo / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS up with Clemson and Tennessee en Tyler Evans rushes the ball Morgan Burnett jumps for an Jamaal Evans evades two defenders while running with the route to the fi nals. Th e team scored 30 while holding off a defender. interception in the end zone. ball. He helped carry the load after Tashard Choice went out. goals and allowed only 10 goals.

By Randy Darnowsky in all these situations. yards on each attempted run. that things were not [going] as Staff Writer “We have a ‘three-headed mon- “[Having the five-receiver smoothly as we would have liked, Virginia Tech to ster’ with Dwyer, [Choice] and set] is something that I love and but I think that has been the story Tech let its group of running [Evans]. Th ey all bring something something that I think we execute for the past few games. In the sec- be Gold Out game backs lead the off ense in the game to the table that we’re all going to be well…We will start watching more ond half, we came out once again Students are encouraged to wear against Army. Th e Jackets went on pretty confi- fi lm, but if we and took care of business. It just gold for next week’s Th ursday night to win by a score of 34-10. Rashaun dent in…Th ey “We were a little feel comfort- depends [on] how you fi nish out the game versus Virgina Tech in support Grant earned 119 rushing yards can go to a able enough to game and if you fi nish with a win, of the Jackets. Shirts will not be during the game. bunch of dif- frustrated in the do that, then then all is well,” Bennett said. providedprovided thisthis year.year. “I feel like I’m ready [to be a ferent places we will [use According to several players, starting running back]. I’ve been and start...so fi rst half because that], so we Choice stepped in front of the playing here for fi ve years. I’m I think we’re we knew that things will see,” Ben- team in crutches to motivate the older, stronger and a little bigger. defi nitely very nett said. rest of the team. I think, collectively as a whole for fortunate to were not going Th e Jackets “Tashard is always Tashard. on the running back position and the h a v e t h a t smoothly.” managed the He was getting pretty choked up players that we have, we are capable depth at run- first half of and emotional when he was say- deck of collectively holding the load,” ning back,” Taylor Bennett the game with ing that he couldn’t be out there Event Date Grant said. said Taylor a lead of just playing with us anymore, but that VB vs. N.C. State 10/26 @ 7p.m. Grant was the leader of Tech’s Bennett, the Junior Quarterback 13-10. It was is why he is the captain here. He MT at Alabama 10/26-28 off ense throughout much of the starting quar- during the fi rst defi nitely got us up and rallied up S&D at FGC 10/27 @ 12p.m. game before leaving with an ankle terback. half when the Black Knights scored the troops, but you could tell that VB vs. UNC 10/27 @ 7p.m. injury. Furthermore, Jamaal Evans Both quarterbacks Taylor their only points in the game, it was defi nitely hurting him that CC at ACCC 10/27 and Jonathan Dwyer combined Bennett and Josh Nesbitt split with a receiving touchdown and he couldn’t be out there,” said Mike G at Callaway 10/28-30 for 49 yards. With the three get- time during the day, with Benett a fi eld goal. Th e Jackets kept on Cox, the starting fullback. ting signifi cant playing time and taking most of the passing duties pace with a rushing touchdown “[During halftime, Choice] VB at Clemson 10/30 @ 7p.m. Tashard Choice missing at least one and Nesbitt running the ball on and two 40+ yard fi eld goals by just told us to go out there and S&D- Swimming & Diving, VB- Volley- week, the Jackets displayed their certain downs. While Bennett Travis Bell. play like we know we can. He told ball, MT- Men’s Tennis, FB- Football, depth at the running back position completed 13-of-24 passes for 207 “We were a little frustrated G- Golf, CC - Cross Country and the multiple options they have yards, Nesbitt averaged about six in the fi rst half because we knew See Army, page 27 For complete schedules, check out www.ramblinwreck.com.