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To: Deans, Department Heads, The problem began as we based ests there won’t be a lot of savings These w ill account for $400,000; least disruptive manner and we seek Faculty Committee Chairs, and Vice our budget for 1988-89 on the number unless we plan for them now. This the remaining $600,000 are not so your involvement and cooperation in Presidents of full tuition equivalent undergradu­ problem compounds for the 1989-90 easy. achieving the necessary budget bal­ From: Jon C. Strauss ate students in 1986-87 - 2556. Unfor­ budget now being planned because Given our volume of hiring, we ance for 1988-89 and the future. Subject: 1988-89 Operations and tunately, the count of 2538 students this year’s revenue budget has been believe that if we exercise strict con­ It is tempting to consider covering 1989-90 Budget actually enrolled in the fall of 1987 used as the base for that planning. trols on temporary and replacement this projected deficit from the endow­ reassured us into accepting the 1986- Fortunately, we have more time and hiring we should be able to save some ment which some would argue we’ve As a budget director and financial 87 revenue numbers as the base for more degrees of freedom to deal with $150,000 by June 30. In addition, we been saving for just such a rainy day. officer, I often wrote letters in the past 1988-89 without ever correcting for those problems. are budgeted to spend some Unfortunately, deficits are not condu­ like this one at about this time of the what ultimately proved to be a full I have met with the senior officers $4,500,000 for materials, supplies, cive to fundraising; the final year of year commenting on budgetary prob­ tuition equivalent enrollment for of the Institute and we believe that by and travel for the remainder of the our immensely successful Campaign lems and asking for help in their solu­ 1987-88 of 2497. Fall tuition reve­ working together we can solve this year. A voluntary cutback averaging for Excellence is not the time to be tion. W h ile those letters were not fun nues don’t really stabilize until some­ projected $1 million problem in the 10% over our various departments reporting a deficit. to write, this one is much more d iffi­ time in December and the Fall 1988 five months remaining in 1988-89. and programs, administrative and W ell, this isn’t the last we’re cult. As president, I seem to have a actual enrollment of 2531 didn’t look There are three relatively painless academic, w ill yield the $450,000 going to say on this subject and my much greater stake in the outcome of too bad compared to the 2538 of 1987, positive factors: necessary to balance our budget this message is not as complete as I would the various programs and activities so we didn’t discover until last week 1. It now appears that the interest year. Areas for particular emphasis like. I do believe, however, that it is covered by our budget and hence that our undergraduate tuition reve­ income on working capital will ex­ include printing, travel, and entertain­ important that you know of this prob­ share more of your frustrations at nue for this year w ill be far below ceed budget by $50,000. ment. On the surface this sounds easy; lem now while we still have time to having to contemplate cutbacks. Inde­ budget. When combined with some 2. If the summer school does as it isn’t! effect a solution. I am confident that pendent o f our joint discomfort with optimistic budgeting for graduate tui­ well as last year, performance will In the next weeks, Don Zwiep, the by working together we can meet this this issue, however, we have discov­ tion, we’re now estimating the regular exceed budget by $100,000. deans and vice presidents, and I w ill financial challenge. ered a major problem in our budget for year tuition revenue for 1988-89 to be 3. It should be possible to record be developing procedures to imple­ Thanks for your help and under­ this year that will also affect our on the order of $1 million less than $250,000 more as unrestricted giving ment the suggested hiring and spend­ standing. budget planning for next year. Conse­ budget. While our expenses are not than the $1,118,000 currently budg­ ing restraints. W e invite your sugges­ quently, I write to seek your assis­ exceeding budget, past history sug- eted. tions for how to accomplish this in the Jon tance in its solution.

The Student Newspaper of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Volume 17, Number 5 Tiiesday, February 14,1989 Where has the money gone?

million dollars less than budget.” This until the last week in January to dis­ budget; are these areas performing school should have known its revenue by Chris Barcus does not mean that W P I is currently in cover this problem, and has the school better than expected, or is this an by no later than October first. The News Editor and debt for one million dollars, but that made it standard policy to base its example of creative financing? lack of revenue therefore would have Jeffrey S. Goldmeer if we spend according to the present budget on the number of students at One area which will be affected by been apparent if the current situation Associate Editor budget, we will be. W P I, which is not necessarily the this crisis is the hiring of new faculty was caused because of this mathe­ [Note: This article is a commen­ In an interview with President number of tuition paying students? members. Over the last several years, matical error. If we assume, based on tary based on an interview with Strauss late last week, he stated that So how does the school actually deter­ the student distribution has shifted the above, that the insufficiency has President Strauss and the memo the budget shortfall is due to the fact mine its annual budget? from a majority in electrical engineer­ occurred since the end of B term, to above.] that the school was counting the On examination of the President’s ing, to a majority in mechanical engi­ account for the one million dollar number of students enrolled, instead memo one w ill discover three items neering. This shift has been accompa­ loss, 160 students at $6000 per semes­ Last week, President Jon Strauss of the number of tuition paying stu­ which w ill exceed the amount of nied by shifts in smaller departments, ter would had to have left during announced in a letter to Deans, De­ dents. In addition, in his memoran­ budgeted revenue. Between the first including biotechnology. These break. In addition, the ‘average’ stu­ partment Heads, Faculty Committee dum, the President states that this two items on his list, $ 150,000 can be shifts require that the number of fac­ dent does not pay full tuition, so the Chairs, and Vice Presidents, that discovery did not occur until last applied to the deficit. W hy was this ulty members in these departments number of students leaving would W Pl’s “ regular year tuition revenue week; the last week in January. extra income not included in the increase to deal with the number stu­ have to be greater than 160. As we can for 1988-89 w ill be on the order of one One must now ask, why did it take dents needing advisors, and MQPs. all see, 160 students have not left. So, What will happen in two and three where has all the money gone? years, when these students need an The most interesting point on this MQP, and there are not enough quali­ entire discussion has yet to be brought Mega Fest ’89 - lots of fun fied faculty advisors? out. During our interview with Presi­ Let us examine a hypothetical dent Strauss, he stated that this memo­ randum was never meant to be hidden by Eric Rasmussen ment, but they had to cancel at the last effects samples of any of the com­ situation. The President’s memo from students, and yet, the memo was Newspeak Staff moment. puter types present. One especially states that “ fall tuition revenues do At MegaFest were many types of nice Amiga system was hooked up not really stabilize until sometime in not sent to students. So, we must ask, You may remember seeing signs a computers, from Apple II’s, to with a Digital Audio Tapedeck, which December...” In the real wor'"’ the when were students to be notified? week ago for an event titled MegaFest Macintoshes, to Amigas, to PCs , to provided the Amiga with high quality ’89. In case you didn’t read them, they ATs, and even one computer designed samples as well as being a v^ry nice announced W P I’s second student run and built, from the homemade C PU piece of equipment in its own right. computer show, the first being on up, by W P I students Larry Foard, Not to be left out, the Macintosh’s Tuition to increase MegaFest ’88. of the free V C R fame, and Joe Allen. came prepared with their own audio On Saturday, Feburary 4, between Besides the wide variety of computer samples, the PC clone demonstrated a 1 and 5 pm, in Alden Memorial Hall, types, there was also a vast array of 12 voice synthesizer card, and even in ’89-90...again many W PI students came to external devices connected to the the homemade computer managed to MegaFest to show off their comput­ computers, and a very diverse collec­ generate a few beeps and tones. eight to nine percent. ers’ abilities to the rest of the W P I tion of software. One quickly noticed The group of A T ’s all had very by Chris Barcus When asked why tuition rises community. Originally, the Office of that the group of people with the impressive video systems, which News Editor and faster then inflation, Strauss replied Academic Computing had also Amigas, and also the largest ampli­ were used to show suprisingly pic- Jeffrey S. Goldmeer that the costs o f running a private planned to show off some of its equip­ fier, had the most music and sound Associate Editor contined on page 3 engineering college rise consistently In an interview with President faster than the C P I. The C P I is the Strauss, he stated that a tuition in­ Consumer Price Index, which is a crease is a certainty for next year. measure of inflation, as viewed by the Strauss did not quote an exact figure. average American family of four, not However, it w ill be in the range of an educational institution. Stanley Jordan amazes the crowd Poet sought by WPI in Harrington on an endowed chair, which means that Friday night with by M ichael Barone an outside source would set up an Newspeak Staff endowment to pay his salary. His his unique style. Last week President Strauss con­ name has not been released yet, nor firmed a rumor that W P I was seeking where he is presently teaching. The a Classical Poet to add to the Humani­ Administration has been pursuing this See story on page 5 ties staff. It is a move to increase the poet for over a month, showing him quality of the Humanities Department the sights of Worcester and various and to expand Sufficiencies into more living accomodations. The poet’s poetic areas. W P I has made the poet name w ill be released pending his an offer, but he has not accepted or acceptance or declining of the job. NEWPSK.AK PHOTO/BL'DHI SANYOTO rejected it yet. The position would be Page2 v NEW SPEAK Tuesday February 14,1989 FINANCIAL NEWS Tuition increases: Behind the scenes dents w ill face. federal mandate to equalize benefits faculty and trustees agree that this Campaign for Excellence grows, tui­ by President Jon C. Strauss One of the principal reasons for all employees. Both these factors new equipment is needed now, even at tion increases w ill likely revert to the (Reprinted from W P I Journal, higher education in the United States should have less impact next year. the cost of higher tuition. historical norm of about four percent Summer 1988) is the envy o f the world is that U.S. Over the last two years, we have If this year's tuition increase was above inflation. And if a new presi­ In February, W P I’s Board of Trus­ colleges and universities are engaged increased our financial aid budget inevitable, what can we say about the dential administration can hold down tees voted to increase tuition and fees in fierce competition for students, substantially to meet the full need of, future? The continuing expansion of inflation, it should be possible to keep to $12,000, an increase of 11.1 per­ faculty, dollars, and, more impor­ first, the freshman class, and now the the financial aid program w ill contrib­ tuition increases well below 10 per­ cent - well in excess of the increase in tantly, academic quality. freshman and sophomore classes. ute to additional higher than average cent while maintaining - and enhanc­ the Comsumer Price Index. This has However, competition for stu­ This policy w ill apply to three classes increases, though as income from the ing - the quality o f a W P I education. led many to ask not only why this dents is seldom based on price, but in 1988-89. increase was needed, but how the almost on quality. The key to quality W e believe this policy is vital to price of a W P I education reached its is investment in new people and pro­ our efforts to continue providing ac­ Tuition contradictions current level and where it is likely to grams and reinvestment in the exist­ cess to a W P I education for students go in the future. ing high-quality facilities of the insti­ from the middle economic spectrum, reason to believe that it w ill not hap­ by Chris Barcus As parents of a young child, Jean tution. Hence, competition is forcing who have for so long been the main­ pen in the next twenty years.” News Editor and and I find these questions particularly price increases rather than cost con­ stay of our student and alumni bodies. It's up to us to stop this trend of Jeffrey S. Goldmeer compelling. If tuition and fees con­ trols. Unfortunately, it has proved very increasing tuition, otherwise we Associate Editor tinue to increase at their recent aver­ Still, the questions remain: W hy is expensive to expand this policy at a would have had to been saving for our age rate of 10 percent per year, by the tuition increasing this year by about time when federal and state govern­ In the previous article, (Tuition children's education before we were time our son, Kristoffer, matriculates seven percentage points more than the ments are cutting back on student-aid Increases: Behind the Scenes) written bom. This is becuase salaries for at W P I in the fall of 2005, tuition and Consumer Price Index? And what funds. by President Strauss, he states that engineers and scientists do not grow fees w ill be $60,650. B y his senior does this say about future increases? W e are also involved in a major when his son, Kristopher, matricu­ as fast as those of corporate execu­ year, that cost will have risen to The answers are threefold: benefits, effort to improve student access to lates in the year 2005, tuition will be tives. $80,750. I don’t want to dwell on my financial aid and new equipment. state-of-the-art laboratory equip­ $60,000 a year, with a five thousand Tuition for 1988-89 increased by own situation, but it illustrates the The cost of providing employee ment, as well as computers and tele­ dollar increase per year. When asked 11.1 % at W PI. For 89-90, tuition may kinds of concerns students and their benefits is increasing more than 20 communications facilities. In time, how he, as a parent, felt about this fact, increase by up to 9% . If we compare families are going through now, and percent this year due to extraordinary these improvements will be funded by he replied “ it’s frightening as hell! this figure with the conclusion of what the families of our future stu­ increases in health care costs and the the Campaign for Excellence, but the That’s what has been happening the President Strauss' article, we must last twenty years, and is there any ask, is 9 % well below 10%? Student affairs to What price excellence? make cuts Excerpts from WPI Journal w ill be made in area such as printing, by Chris Barcus entertainment, and travel. ployer. The selection must embody a off-campus project centers; and an News Editor and The problem w ill continue next by President Jon C. Strauss setting where they can meet the stan­ administrative infrastructure that is Jeffrey S. Goldmeer year, as its budget is based on this The cost o f excellence, as great dards of the institution, and at the simply not needed under more con­ Associate Editor year’s. Brown stated that his main as it may seem, is still always lower same time grow professionally to ventional teaching formats. In light of the one million dollar objective is to institute cuts that will than the alternative to excellence. reach their own professional goals W hile the Plan is costly to exe­ budget shortage, the Division of Stu­ not affect students or full time person­ The high cost of excellence, which, and remain competitive with their cute, it does not by itself generate dent Affairs will be forced to make nel. This cuts might include reduc­ for a private instituition such as W P I, peers. additional income. Basically, a W P I cuts in its current budget. According tions in the number of catalogs printed translates to the high price of excel­ At W P I, we face the same cost education has been priced more on to Bernard Brown, Vice-President of and distributed, as well as reductions lence, is in fact the best value. pressures as our peer institutions in perceptions of what the marketplace Student Affairs, “ these cuts will be in the number of hours a week that the The price of a W P I education can attracting and retaining a top-quality w ill bear, to put it in the terms of made in areas not readily apparent to Health Office w ill be open. be quantified in several dimensions - faculty. W PI, however, enjoys some­ economists, than on real cost or students.” Specifically, these cuts such as the cost to the “ customer” in thing that complicates the cost/price value. dollars or cost in terms of careers and balance: the Plan. Consequently, the price o f a W P I interests. But it is difficult to sepa­ The Plan exists for the right reason education has increased about four rate these dimensions when it comes - to provide a superior education to percentage points a year more than MARKET VALUE OF ENDOWMENT time to discuss the price o f excel­ our students. As such, it creates a inflation, as measured by the Con­ lence itself. margin of excellence in attracting sumer Price Index (CPI). Consider­ For the years ending June 30, 1979-1988 To successfully attract the best students. ing that the cost o f the higher educa­ faculty and staff, we must offer sal­ But as you might expect, the Plan tion “ market basket” has been in­ Millions of Dollars ary and benefits that are competitive is very costly to operate. Students are creasing faster than the C PI, that with the finest of our competitors - expected to execute their projects some additional investment is re­ other institutioms of higher learning with exceptional quality. But to do so quired to maintain improvements in 100 and, increasingly, industry. Such a requires a great deal of faculty super­ this productivity-limited environ­ compensation package also includes vision. In addition, our seven-week ment, and that other incomes have an attractive working environment, term system, although necessary to not kept pace with cost increases, up-to-date facilities, and the appro­ provide the pacing and sequencing of W P I’s recent growth in tuition and priate equipment. coursework called for within the Plan, other prices indicates real price re­ Just as an institution makes a is also quite faculty intensive. straint on the part of the college. major commitment to a faculty Finally, project opportunities re­ What price excellence? member, so too do prospective pro­ quire significant levels of laboratory The real answer is this: What­ fessors literally “ bet their careers” and work space; funds for project ever the price, however quantified, when selecting an institutional em­ materials; staffing and housing for we cannot afford not to pay it. WPI’s head is guru in field of financing d H Constant 1978 Dollar Current Dollars expenses. They were also allowed to keeping the rest for themselves. Cen­ by Gilbert Fuchberg keep whatever surpluses they earned, tral administrators, meanwhile, must (Reprinted from The Chronicle of instead of returning them to a central better justify their spending deci­ ENDOWMENT TOTAL RETURN Higher Education, January 25, 1989) university pool for disbursement else­ sions, because each division helps to pay central costs. For the years ending June 30, 1979-1988 It may be a dubious distinction, where. but Jon C. Strauss is thought o f in “ I was intrigued with that,” Mr. While at U.S.C., Mr. Strauss some circles as the Johnny Appleseed Strauss recalls. helped the University of Miami de­ Percent 40 of decentralized financing. In 1974, M r. Strauss moved to the velop its decentralized “ incentive Mr. Strauss, now president of University of Pennsylvania. At first budgeting” system, in place now for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has he ran computing activities, but he five years. 30 helped plant the distinctive budgeting soon became involved with budget Mr. Strauss took the top job at technique at three major research matters, helping Penn to fix what was Worcester Polytechnic in 1985, but universities over the past 15 years, then a shaky decentralized system of has not installed a decentralized sys­ 20 and his work is now spreading to “responsibility centers” among uni­ tem there, he says, because the scale more. versity divisions. of a smaller school makes it less nec­ 'r r y i To be sure, a handful o f institu­ Under his direction as budget di­ essary. tions, including Harvard and Johns rector and then vice-president for fi­ “ It doesn’t seem to be worth it,” he Hopkins Universities, began delegat­ nance, Mr. Strauss says, Penn went says. “ Things are more personal. You ing financial autonomy to their divi­ from being “ horrendously in deficit” can’t hide behind institutional logic.” sions long before he began thinking in 1974 to balanced budgets soon af­ Still, Mr. Strauss says he is seek­ about such things. ter. ing to develop exacting information But Mr. Strauss has been a key In 1981, M r. Strauss became sen­ about departmental and teaching 10 player in establishing decentralized ior vice-president for administration costs, so that he and others can make 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 financing at the Universities of M i­ at USC, with prime responsibility for better financial decisions about pro­ Years ami, Pennsylvania, and Southern installing a decentralized “ revenue grams at Worcester Polytechnic. California. center” system. Meanwhile, others have picked up

NEWSPEAK STA FF G R A PH /JEFFR EY S. GOLD M EER He picked up the notion at W ash­ Under a centrally run budget plan, Mr. Strauss’s trail on the university ington University, where he taught U.S.C.’s professional schools had circuit. In 1987, Thomas Ehrlich left These graphs were taken from data in WPI’s computer science and ran the comput­ come to feel “ exploited,” Mr. Strauss his post as provost at Penn to become ing facilities in the early 1970’s. B y says. president of Indiana University. financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, that time, Washington’s medical and “ They felt their surpluses were Among his first acts: beginning dis­ dental schools had assumed status at being confiscated,” he says. cussions that soon w ill make Indiana 1988. the University as “ reserve schools” - Now, profitable divisions at the first public university system to financially independent entities re­ U.S.C. contribute some of their sur- adopt a decentralized budget struc­ sponsible for their own revenues and * pluses to help other divisions, while ture. Tuesday February 14,1989 NEWSPEAK Can you be gay and happy? ( World News Briefs J

At UCLA, Ronald Reagan said the do not. The gay man will have to see Marlboro. While there is not a spe­ by George Regnery deficit was congress’ fault, not his. by the Lesbian and Gay Alliance the need to finally be true to him self as cific gay bookstore in Worcester, ______Newspeak Staff______He also said he wanted to see an end to In coming out, a gay man is on a more important than the possible most bookstores have a good selec­ Saturday, February 4- Soviet the amendment that limits presidents personal journey of self- discovery. problems that may, or may not, arise. tion of books on hand, and in Boston foreign minister Sheverdnadze an­ to two terms. The journey begins small with the Coming out does not mean that a there is a gay and lesbian bookstore, nounced there would be a summit Kitty Dukakis went into an alco­ man first telling himself that he is gay, man must tell anyone else that he is the Glad Day. Bay Windows, a Bos- between the Soviet Union and the holic rehabilitation program for one and believing it to be true. The stere­ gay. Once a man has told himself that ton-area gay lifestyle publication, can People’s Republic of China. It will be month. otype of male homosexuality is ban­ he is gay, telling others, such as be found in the Daniels paper distribu­ the first summit between the two NASA astronauts practiced for the ished into the closet, and is replaced friends and family, should be of less tion racks. Also, “Boston’s Other countries in over thirty years. lift off that will take place in mid by what the gay man has found to be importance until the man is ready to Voice” on WROR 98.5 FM, can be The Afghan rebels said they’ll March. really true. One simple truth that is face possible rejection. Some men heard on Sunday nights from 10:30 - take Jallalabad if the Soviet backed discovered, and which is beginning to find that their relationships with some 11:00 pm. government does not surrender. Tuesday, February 7- The House be acted upon, is that another man can of their family and friends improve Two books that are very informa­ Reports from Paraguay said that voted 380-48 to not give itself a pay be sexually attractive. After what may when they become more open about tive on coming out and growing up 300 people were killed in the recent raise to $135,000. have been years of denial, the gay man their own sexuality, and they are ac­ gay are Reflections of a Rock Lobster coup. The U.S. State Department is The State Department issued a is finally at peace with himself, and cepted instead of being rejected. an autobiography by Aaron Fricke, expressing optimism over the new report that criticizes Israel for Human the fear o f self is gone. Other men, however, are rejected, and who several years ago brought an­ leader Rogriguez, who said he is in­ rights violations. What is now left, however, is an as a result many gay men are content other man to his High School prom, stalling democracy in Paraguay. AK-47s were banned in Stockton, altered view of the society in which he to be out only to other gay friends and and the Best Little Be# in the World, The controversial plant closing California, where a man killed five lives. A gay man views the heterosex­ happily live their lives without telling another autobiography by Jim Reid. law took affect It requires that the children in a schoolyard with an AK- ual ideal as family, children, eventual their family or heterosexual friends. Both express in words what many gay employers give 60 day notice to 47 assault rifle. grand-children, and growing old to­ Currently any gay man just com­ men felt as they themselves grew up employees if a plant is closed down. 30,000 Afghan communist Party gether with a wife. A gay man instinc­ ing out will be riding on the progress and came out. The Student Counsel­ members have been armed to “protect tively realizes that he may never have of the past two decades of gay libera­ ing Center can also help you accept Sunday, February 5- The Soviet their homes.” children, most likely will not marry, tion, and today there are many men the fact that you are gay, and help you newspaper Pravda reported that all of A member of the Japanese Red and will probably grow old with an­ willing to help out and befriend other to adjust to the new lifestyle you are the soldiers are out of Kabul, Afghani­ Army was sentenced to 30 years for other man. Before coming out, he gay men. In any community a lively beginning. A gay and lesbian hotline stan. Soviet Foreign Minister Shev­ attempting to blow up a government either accepts this ideal, or at lest gay culture exists and simply must be is also available at 1-800- 221-7044 erdnadze went to Islamabad to discuss building in Manhattan. pretends to, and hides his true feel­ sought out, and Worcester is no dif­ from 5 to 10 pm if you need to talk to the future of Afghanistan. ings. After coming out, the gay man ferent. For general support groups, someone who will listen, and know The new leader of Paraguay an­ Wednesday, February 8- the views conforming to an ideal that there are: what you are truly feeling. nounced that there would be demo­ vote to confirm John Tower was put does not hold for him as foolish, even Gay Men Support Group, Ban­ Growing up and being gay can be cratic elections in three months. on indefinite hold. though that ideal is all he has known. croft Human Services, 755-7118 a very lonely and frustrating experi­ A West German company presi­ The National Congress Institute A new territory is opened, and one that Parents and Friends of Gays and ence, as can coming out. What must dent said that his and about 100 other wants the Food and Drug Administra­ society does not explore as a whole, Lesbians, 752-3785 be remembered is that you are not French, American and West German tion to make tobacco a drug so the and the gay man may feel that he is AIDS Project Worcester, 755- coming out alone; ten percent of the companies supplied Libya with Congress can regulate it. alone. 3773 men around you are also gay. Being chemicals they could have used to A Boeing 707 crashed in the A -gay man looking out at the For religious support groups: gay is not reserved for specific people, build chemical weapons. Azores, a group of Islands off the world sees hostility and ignorance, Metropolitan Community it transcends all social boundaries. Andrei Sakharov went to Italy to coast of Portugal. and may question his decision to ac­ Church, 832-7669 Black, Asian, and Hispanic men can meet with the Pope. California Governor George cept a lifestyle that is condemned. He Unitarian Universalists for Les­ be gay, just as any Jewish, Catholic, or Sheverdnadze announced the Chi­ Deukmaijon said that he wants prison may believe that his friends will des­ bian and Gay Concerns, 753-0417 Protestant man can. If you are gay, nese/Soviet summit will take place inmates to start working for private ert him, his parents will disown him, For college students: you are gay, and you cannot choose to from May 15-18. companies. Inmates would earn some he will never be hired, he will not find WPI LAGA, campus mail box be so. In New Orleans, parades marked money, but some would go to help pay a place to call home, and will be 5965 The process of coming out is also the start of Mardi Gras. for their room and board. judged by the very stereotype he has Clark University LAGA, Clark a personal journey: there is no correct In the last three days, 3000 tons of invalidated. What little remains of Box B-5, Worcester, MA, 01610 time, just what is right for you. There Monday, February 6- Bush an­ flour has been shipped into Kabul by such a life can hold little appeal, but Most are listed periodically in the is always support available, you just nounced his plan for the Savings and the Soviets. this is a paranoid view of reality. Worcester Magazine. have to reach out and ask for help. Loan crisis. Under this plan, Taxpay­ George Bush’s eleventh grand­ There are many people who view There are also two gay bars in Above all, remember: you can be ers will foot half of the $90 billion bail child was bom. being gay as no different and just as Worcester, and one in nearby happy and gay. out bill. valid as heterosexuality when others Thursday, February 9- In his first address to Congress, George Continued from page 1 Bush proposed an increase in domes­ tic spending. Defense spending would be frozen at the rate of inflation. US astronomers in Chile said they MegaFest is a mega smash have discovered a pulsar that spins 1,968 times a second- 3 times faster than the fastest known pulsar. ture-like digitized images of various The Macintosh owners, not to be cause their operating systems require Also, a flight simulator program run­ The Marxist government of An­ people, objects, and places. The ATs outdone, brought along a Apple Las­ it, I found it interesting that only one ning on two AT’s allowed the ma­ gola said that South African troops also were used to run a program writ­ erWriter Laser Printer, which is what of the six Ms-Dos machines present chines to be connected so that the two crossed their border and forced on ten by Larry Foard which would dis­ was used to generate the posters for was without a mouse. pilots could engage in dogfights and Angolan troops. play the Mandlebrot set, a fascinating the event. They also collected quite a Besides showing the different shoot each other down. In Jamaica, the Socialist candi­ and colorful geometric pattern based lot of literature on the Macintosh from features of the computers to visitors All in all, the show was a lot of fun, date, Manley, defeated the current on a simple mathematical formula. a local ComputerLand, which was on and participants, a goal of the show and I learned things not only about the conservative prime minister. The Amigas had quite a number of display with the machines. was to demonstrate data exchange and machines I didn’t own, but even A bid by the Department of Justice high quality digitized images too. In One feature all the computers networking between the different things about the type of machine I to stop the trial of Oliver North was fact, two people, one with an AT and present had in common, with the computers. Both were accomplished own. A MegaFest for next year is turned down by Judge Gesell. one with an Amiga, brought along exception of one of the AT’s, two of as the Amiga’s and AT’s traded digit­ already in the works, possibly even as systems to digitize images from video the Apple II’s, and, of course, the ized images, and one AT, which actu­ an IQP, so keep your eyes open. If Friday, February 10- the Depart­ cameras, and showed how simple it homemade computer, is that they all ally had a second AT inside it as a anyone is interested in participating in ment of Justice announced that it was to put the image of someone’s had a mouse. While this may seem ‘slave’ board, ran a multiuser system next year’s MegaFest, they should would appeal its case to the Supreme face, or anything else the camera was natural to people accustomed to work­ where it could be connected to an IBM contact Rick Brewer (Encore user­ Court to stop the trial of Oliver North, aimed at, on the screen of their own ing with a Macintosh or Amiga be- terminal or to another computer. name TRON). because they fear that the trial will computer. compromise national security by re­ leasing classified documents. Ron Brown is now leader of the Minutes of the Executive Council meeting Democratic National Committee. He is the first black to become the head of February 9, 1989 President Strauss announced to constitution is being improved and them and be prepared to make more a major political party. The meeting was called to order at the institute budget committee that updated for next year. IFC elections changes if necessary and to vote on While in Canada, George Bush 7:05 by Ellen Sloan, President. due to the overestimation of the size are Tuesday, February 14, 1989. If accepting the changes. Therefore, at­ said that he would start working to The minutes from the last meeting of this year’s student body and the anyone is still interested in running, tendance at the next meeting is very stop acid rain. were accepted with the addition of high unforeseen rate of freshman contact house presidents. New rush important. If you cannot make the The Department of Justice has J.R. Sims to the publications fee withdrawal, the institute is looking at rules are being formulated to address meeting, please send a proxy with a sued Holiday Spa health clubs on the com m ittee. a million dollar shortfall; therefore, the freshman academic problems. written vote for or against the basis of racial discrimination. ATTENDANCE: Members pres­ the institute will be cutting back Class of ’90: They are planning for changes. Police leaders at a conference at ent were Ellen Sloan, President; spending for the next few months to spring weekend. There will be an open meeting on Washington, DC are urging the fed­ Leslie Ann Reed, Secretary; Steve stay within budget. Next year’s Class of ’92: They sold roses for Wednesday the 22nd to discuss the eral government to put a ban on semi­ Nelson, Academic Committee; Jon budget, which was based on this Valentine’s Day and made a profit of recent results of the studies about automatic weapons such as the AK- Tucker, Campus Hearing Board; Kim year’s budget, will also have to be $154.00. Their next fundraiser is student life and admissions proce­ 47. Lemoi, SOCCOMM; Kim Lemoi, redrawn. Departments are being planned for April. They will be selling dures. Class of 1990; Mark Weil, Student asked to make 10% cuts in the budgets replica plaques, made of bronze, of NEW BUSINESS: Elections for Activities Board; Brian Beauregard, which they submitted for next year. the WPI diploma. Many of the fresh­ all student government positions will Class of 1992; Rob Sims, NEW­ CHB: They have a case scheduled men were helped in choosing their be held February 23 and 24. Please SPEAK; Lisa King, Committee of for February 21, 1989. courses by the academic committee’s sign up to work at the election table Concerned Students. Janet SOCCOMM: Stanley Jordan is “advising night”. and to count ballots. Counting ballots Richardson, advisor was also present. Friday. They are re-writing the Newspeak: They are investigating will take place at 4:30 on Thursday Committee Reports: constitution. The Spectrum/Cinemat- the current WPI budget problems and and Friday. Academic Committee: Freshman ech chairperson is Mike Helm, Cof­ the proposed tuition for next year. The next meeting will be held on advising night was a great success. feehouse chairperson is Rick Hen­ They are also looking into circulating Wednesday February 22, 1989 in the Approximately 50 freshmen came for nessey and the Pub chairperson is Bill a petition about high tuition increases conference room in Riley. help with their schedules. Both the Kallgren. every year. The meeting was adjourned at honor society members and the fresh­ SAB: Budgets will be ready in D- OLD BUSINESS: Constitutions 7:35. men who came for advice said they term. They are still being worked on were given to all of the members who Respectfully Submitted, would like to see the program contin­ now. were present. Members should read Leslie Ann Reed ued. IFC: The IFC judicial board Page4 •NEWSPEAK Tuesday February 14,1989 Arts and Entertainment

M usic Trivia Phish rocks the paradise

by Troy Nielsen by Peter Kenyon engrossing song called “Possum,” the crowd toward the front of the stage began slam danc­ I forgot one person’s trivia questions that stumped me, so here they are along with a little I’ve never written an article for Newspeak ing. I found myself in the middle of this utterly general trivia for ya. before, but I felt I simply had to tell all of WPI immature happening, loving every minute of about a new band on the Boston music scene. it. Questions: The band’s name is a lot like their music - Phish not only has tremendous music and by Fran Hoey unique. Phish is comprised of four graduates stage presence, they give you your money’s 1). What Blackfoot Indian sang with Lynyrd Skynyrd? from UVM, a lead and rhythm guitarist/vocal­ worth. The music started around 10 pm and 2). What reggae singer did the first cover of “Baby It’s A Wild World?” ist/Mr. Everything, a fine bassist, a good drum­ finally ended some four hours later as the clock 3). What did Bob Marley want from Mary Brown in “Kinky Reggae?” mer, and a lively pianist. struck two. Rockin into the night with Phish 4). What reggae band can claim to have the best reggae bassist and drummer? The bassist If you are asking yourself, “Well, what was by far the best time I’ve had this year. And and drummer are Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar, respectively. kind of band is Phish anyway; a blues band, a Phish’s manager, a student at UMASS, has my heavy metal band, jazz??” They simply can’t mailing address in hopes of booking Phish to My questions be categorized and this is one of the attributes play at WPI. 5). Before he went solo, Irish soul singer Van Morrison sang with this group. that makes Phish so good. They play such a By the way, Phish is playing Feb. 11th in 6). The singer of “Monster Mash” celebrates his birthday this Saturday. The singer was wide range of music - from harmonious a Northhampton, MA (20 minutes from bom in a town near Boston. Name the singer and town. capellas to awesome covers such as “Good UMASS). I’ll be there to see that one and the 7). The Ramones were formed in what year? Times, Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin. They also next day I’m going to see the Robert Cray Band 8). What is Iggy Pop’s real name? play a lot of what I call “fun” songs - not really in Springfield. Talk about an awesome week­ 9). Who was the lead singer for “The Stooges?” intended to express some philosophical point end - two incredible shows back to back. If or make a statement, but intended merely to get anyone wants to try the Phish experience, write Answers: I). Richie Medlocke (he mostly sang for the group “Blackfoot") 2). Jimmy G ift 3). Brown Sugar 4). Black Uhuru S). Them the audience pumped up and into the music. A to me at box 643, and I’ll give you the exact 6). Bobby “Boris” Pickett, bom in Somerville. Mass. 7). 1974 8). James Newell Osterberg 9). Iggy Pop (James Newell Osterberg) similar genre of songs would be the Fools crazy location of this bar in Northhampton. If you songs. Phish, however, lets the music do the don’t have fun experiencing Phish, then you talking - they don’t resort to such eccentricities can go down the road to UMASS and go crazy as stripping or stuffing toilet paper in their - that is if you can find any UMASS students to Wallace Terry speaks on Vietnam bikini underwear (I doubt they even wear bi­ party with (they are all going to be at the Phish kini underwear). show, or trying to get in.) If you do go to front lines were nicknamed Soulville because by Heidi Lundy The point I’m driving at is that Phish’s Northhampton and see some guy that looks of that majority. We learned of the added vaguely familiar near the front of the stage Newspeak Staff music not only sounds good, but the music burdens the blacks had to face and the realiza­ controjs the crowd. They got the entire crowd slam dancing with everyone in sight, it is tion of several black soldiers “they are using of some 700 Phish fans at the Paradise in probably me, so come over and say hello. See Last Monday night Wallace TerTy spoke in black men to kill yellow men for the benefit of Boston last Thursday night, 1/26/89, dancing you there! Alden Hall as part of WPI’s recognition of the white man.” all at once. At one point in an incredibly Black History Month. Wallace Terry is the There was a lot of reminicing done in Mr. author of the best selling book “Bloods: an Oral Terry’s lecture. He told about black soldiers History of the Vietnam War by black veter­ down through history in the American Revolu­ ans,” which has been called the best book tion and the Civil War. Mr. Terry told us he Dial 'M' for murder opens Thursday written about the Vietnam war. grew up thinking'“white soldiers were invin­ Mr. Terry was a journalist for Time maga­ cible and black soldiers were invisible” be­ by Kevin Dahm The conspiracy, the plotting and the murder zine, and in order to write a story on the war, he cause o f Hollywood’s prejudiced movies in attempt itself are all shown on stage. The play was sent over to Vietnam. He went once, came which heroic blacks have never appeared. This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb­ is not without suspense, however, since the back and was asked to go again. He agreed and The main point of the lecture was to empha­ ruary 16-18, WPI Masque will present it’s C- audience is constantly wondering if Hubbard ended up staying two years. When he returned size the common humanity the black men and Term production, “Dial ‘M’ for Murder,” di­ will ever catch the guilty one, and how he will he spent the next two years writing a 600 page white men discovered on the bloody front rected by Jeff Yoder. The main characters do it. Knott’s play is a masterpiece; very imag- volume of his experiences. It was seventeen lines. Out there what mattered was life and include Margot Wendice, a wealthy heiress initive and filled with surprises and subtle years, 100 rejection slips and a complete re­ death, not black or white. played by Jennifer Knudsen, and Tony details. This production has a strong and very write later before his book was published by Mr. Terry ended his presentation with a Wendice, a former tennis star who married experienced cast to complement the great Random House. half hour of vivid slides of the war, which a Margot for her money. Tony is portrayed by script; overall it should be a fine show and well Mr. Terry was a fabulous speaker. Every­ veteran in the audience said was the best depic­ William Katzman. Jim White plays Max Hal- worth the $1.00 admission. one in the audience was captivated. He used tion of the war he had ever seen. liday, a mystery writer who Margot had an The play will be performed at 8:00 in Alden many humorous examples to color his tragic Anyone who missed Mr. Terry missed a affair with one year before the time of the play. Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. stories of Vietnam. He told us that 25% of the fabulous speaker. Captain Lesgate, a con artist, is played by Brian Doors will open at 7:30. Before the play and casualties of the war were Black and that the Weissman. Finally, Harold MacKieman has during intermission, the audience can relax and the orle of Inspector Hubbard. buy refreshments in the cafe, which will be run “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” was written by by members of Delta Phi Epsilon. Also, during Frederick Knott and first performed in London the intermission, the final segment of the “Dial Review of Cinematech "Battle" films in 1952. It was also made into a 3-D movie by ‘M ’ for Murder Call in Line” will be played. by Andrew Hansford tion of Coventry and the fire bombing of Lon­ Alfred Hitchcock. “Dial M” has a classic All those who have been faithfully calling in don. The only fault with the film is its overuse theme - it is the story of someone who thought every day can come to the performance and Part of the psychology of war is dehuman­ of the theme of “new attack more determina­ he had planned the perfect murder, but some­ find out how the intrepid Detective Scones izing the enemy and building the people’s tion.” This is, of course, expected in a propa­ thing went wrong. However, “Dial M” has an finally solves the case of Jarvis’ death. morale. For this reason propaganda became ganda film. unusual twist in this common theme. In most Tickets are on sale now, every day from 11 even more important in the age of mass media. “The Battle of Russia” used many of the mysteries, the identity of the murderer is ex­ until 1 in the Daniels ticket booth. Masque’s While, during World War II, the radio was the same techniques. More clips of the actual posed in a dramatic ending, but in Dial ‘M’ the last production, “The Foreigner,” attracted most instant source of information, only the Russian battles made up for the less studio audience knows the truth from the beginning. sellout crowds, so it pays to buy tickets in movie theatre brought together the sights and footage. Common elements of both films in­ advance. sounds of war. clude fantastic use of animated maps and The two films shown last Tuesday at Cine- graphics to show the Nazi advances, tactics and matech were part of a series produced by the plans. Also the films used multiple narrators; Jazz workshop pleases pub audience Department of Defense called “Why We one would speak telling of the German plans Fight.” “The Battle of Britain” dramatized the and actions the other would tell of the allies’ by Troy Nielsen Moment,” which featured John MacNeill and British defense of their country during the response. Newspeak Staff Mike Vinskus soloing on sax and guitar, re­ German air raid of ’40, ’41, and “The Battle of In keeping with its job the film defamed the spectively. Russia” chronicled the Soviets’ determined Nazis, showing their aggressive past and desire As part of the Soccom Coffeehouse series, The group displayed their “quickness” on a defense of their land against the Nazi offen­ for world domination. The most damning the WPI Jazz Workshop performed in very up-tempo chart called “Double Take.” sives of ’41 and ’42. However, these films, scenes, however, showed the starved Soviets Gompei’s place (transformed into the Coffee­ “Double Take” is written in a modal style, with produced by Lt. Col. Frank Capra, were more left unburied, frozen in horrible poses of pain­ house for 1 night) for a suprisingly large audi­ much Miles Davis influence. The soloists took than mere propaganda; they are fantastic cine­ ful death and the hundreds of bodies of the ence of about 30 people. The Workshop had advantage of the Miles sound in their solos. matic achievements for maintaining a high victims of mass executions left hanging. anticipated a much smaller crowd. Next was “Spring Can Really Hang You Up level of historical accuracy and perspective Interestingly, since the Soviets were our The WPI Jazz Workshop, directed by Rich the Most,” a near standard in the jazz world. while also dramatically portraying the events allies against the Nazis, the movie builds their Falco, is a relatively small group (about 10 This soulful tune really gave a chance for John of the war. history and people. In a brief but fascinating performers) that are in the process of learning MacNeill to stretch out and blow some mellow In “The Battle of Britain,” Capra used a account of Russian history, scenes from the and applying the fundamentals of jazz music. jazz on top of this piece. combination of studio reenactments, stock past were superimposed onto the turning pages The Workshop stresses education through “Autumn’s Riff’ was up next, with the footage, and actual film of the German attack of a book. The story told is that of great Russian application of performance and rehearsal, whole band swingin.’ The rhythm section was to present the dramatic battles. The scenes spirit and determination. The film showed the rather than a lecture-only format. For “stu­ really together throughout the concert, but were masterfully intercut so as to appear real. Soviet Union as a very rich state in terms of dents” of jazz, this group can really play some especially so on this tune. Adding to this illusion was the sounds of battle, natural and human resources. How noble the hot charts! The next song the Workshop played was continuous from one shot to the next. various people of Russia appeared taking an As soon as the group was in place, and all once a 50’s TV show theme. The show was The film emphasized British determination oath to avenge the victims of the Nazis. The of the technicalites were taken of, Rich Falco “Mike Hammer” and the title song played by and unbreakable spirit. The forming of citizen Soviets were praised for their courage as the counted the group into a famous jazz standard the Workshop is called “Harlem Nocturne.” armies, the tireless work of the people, and the final shot of the movie showed the flags of the called “Killer Joe.” This tune is basically a The band did a fine job of executing this piece. ever acclaimed British level-headedness were allies side by side. How sad that only five years swing tune, with swingin’ solos by saxophon­ After about an hour of songs, the group all depicted. Whether or not the movie exag­ after this film was made the very people ists Curt Marx and John MacNeill, and guitar­ closed with “Minor Blues Bag”—a Jazz Work­ gerated the English calm is debatable. In one praised in this film became the inhuman, face­ ist Mike Vinskus. Drummer Ray Chin also got shop favorite. This tune allowed solos from scene, for example, a couple returns from the less enemy. a chance to strut his stuff with solo breaks later many band members including Jon Lamkins bomb shelter one morning finding their home Again, Cinematech presented an informa­ in the song. on baritone sax, Dave Rostchek on guitar, and shattered. Hardly upset by this, the wife pro­ tive and provocative program from the WPI Next up was the modem blues sound of the (once again) John MacNeill on clarinet no less. ceeds to make breakfast in the debris and film collection. I would encourage any history Oliver Nelson tune “Stolen Moments,” which Drummer Ray Chin (unoffical band leader) confidently informs her husband, “It will take buffs to see these films, so accurate in many featured Andy on trumpet and Curt on alto displayed his chops during his solo chorus. more than this to drive me out of my home.” aspects for a film made in 1943. Many of the saxophone. The group as a whole displayed a It is refreshing to see a quality jazz band The ruthlessness of the Nazis is portrayed films of the collection are on video or can be excellent sense of dynamics and solo tech­ playing in the coffeehouse series, especially as they switch from strategic bombing of mili­ viewed at the library or the humanities depart­ niques. one of a workshop nature. tary targets to the terror bombing of cities. The ment. Take advantage of this superlative re­ Next was a Latin tune entitled “Mellow films makes particularly poignant the destruc- source. Tuesday February 14,1989 -NEWSPEAK ______Page5 Arts and Entertainment Stanley Jordan is the guitar god lefty drum set. It impressed me that Stanley tune, we saw Jordan’s genius working with an was quite competent when compared to by Troy Nielsen Jordan played as part of the band, and not as incredible band. The whole band was swinging Stanley Jordan. It is seldom that anyone gets to see a true pure soloist. with soul that would bring the music to a During the up-tempo bop tune that fol­ genius perform live. But for the 2500 people The concert opened up with Stanley per­ climax, and then starting all over again. Cody lowed, the drummer was allowed to strut his that filled Harrington Auditorum, this rarity forming a solo piece called “Angel.” This tune Moffett on drums would drive the whole band stuff with a solo that boggled the crowd. He was all theirs for nearly 2 hours of musical was first written and recorded by Jimi Hendrix. with his inventive drumming. Yossi set in a combined chops, lightning speed, and musical ecstasy. The first thing I noticed about his playing was groove that was a strong anchor for soloing and sense to create an unreal solo. As part of the 5th annual Jazz Worcester that his sound was very pure and almost key­ accompaniment. Kenny Kirkland provided Then came the guitar highlight of the con­ Musical Festival, WPI Soccomm, Spectrum board-like. “Angel” is written with some perfect accompaniment and solos that em­ cert. Stanley streched out and played a single Fine Arts Series, and the Worcester Jazz Soci- beautiful and innovative chord progression ployed modem synthesizer sounds without solo, with no accompaniment, for nearly half sounding artificial and emotionless. Kenny an hour. It started off with a harp-like classical uses the synth like it should be used: as an feel and then he moved toward the mounted instrument and not a machine. guitars to play the synth sounds on those instru­ Blues was a recurring theme throughout the ments. The crowd was completely silent as it concert as Stanley was frequently employing witnessed the uncanny ability to play with 2 the blues wail in most of the tunes. While hands at the same time. The interplay and Stanley uses the common blues cliches most ambidexterity were not of this world. guitarists use, he also employs a totally unique Next he quickened his pace and changed style that surpasses explanation. the style to a funky bop with walking bass. Then there is his tapping and 2-handed “Eleanor Rigby” was another highlight of style. It is not a gimmick. Throughout the the show. This time he used the guitar with the night, he would effortlessly play synchronized aluminum neck instead of the one he was lines with both hands. 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erity is almost unhuman in nature. Also, the sound he first got at the top of the song was rock style literally doubles his possibilities of chord rhythms that ringed with Hendrix influence. selection, bass lines, etc. Stanley expands the There were harsh chord structures and a seeth­ band exponentially. ing undercurrent that made the song so much During the third tune, a blues jam, Stanley more interesting. and the banjl amazed the crowd with a barrage Next was a improvised piece where Stanley of ideas and climaxes. He had a synth hooked used a synth sound like a giant cosmic jazz up to one of the mounted guitars that created a cathedral. It resemble a sort of modem jazz seemingly endless number of synth sounds fugue. He had total contol of the audience such as Hammond organ and Synth brass. because they never knew what would be next. When Stanley used the Hammond organ As the final piece, he took an overplayed NEWSPEAK STAFF PHOTO / BUDHI SANYOTO sound, a trademark blues sound, the crowd rock song, and added new and modem ideas to Stanley Jordan amazes the crowd at his concert whooped in approval. One could swear that conclude a brilliant performance. Of course Ray Charles was playing. I’m talking about “Stairway To Heaven,” ety brought jazz guitarist extraordinaire that Stanley utilized with his improvisation. It Then came the new Jordan material. Off of originally by Led Zeppelin. I’m sorry, Zeppe­ Stanley Jordan to the WPI campus. Soccomm was amazing to hear him blend together funk, his new album, “Flying Home," he performed lin fans, but he put Jimmy Page to shame. made the event free to the WPI Community. jazz, and blues into his own musical form while “Street Talk.” This tune is super funk, with a When the band joined in during the climatic Most people are aware of Stanley’s unique surpassing Hendrix in technique and emotion. touch of George Benson-style pop jazz. After part of the song, it was a hugh wall of sound that 2-handed playing style, but for those who have Yes, that’s right—I thought that he played the the melody and release section of the song, the bombarded the audience with its power. It was not witnessed his live performances already, it song better than the original Hendrix record­ bassist (Yossi Fine) wowed the Harrington ro^k for a while. must have been quite a shock for them to see 2 ing. crowd with one of the tastiest funk bass solos Of course the performance is impossible to mounted guitars being placed on the stage. Next was a famous jazz standard called I’ve ever witnessed! Stanley became part of describe with words, because something of These 2 guitars mounted on stands in playing “All Blues,” originally recorded by Miles the crowd on stage, while he drank some spring Stanley Jordan’s caliber is impossible to de­ position flanked Stanley throughout the show. Davis in 1958. At that time, this tune was the water and smiled in approval of the Fine solo. scribe with the primitive English language. The rest of the band consisted of Kenny basis for a totally new style of jazz music called The solo opened the chart with a multitude of The performance was the only way to experi­ Kirkland (he played with Sting recently) on “Cool Jazz.” Ironically, Stanley Jordan plays bass sounds like fuzz and wah. Yossi’s fingers ence hjs greatness. keyboards (2 Roland synthesizers), Yossi Fine this song, using cool jazz style and somehow moved with blazing speed up and down the on Bass, and Codaryl “Cody” Moffett on the creating a new form of electric jazz. On this neck. He even pulled off a little tapping that Soccomm presents

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Wed, Feb 15th 8:00 p.m. Gompei's FREE Page6 NEWSPEAK Tuesday February 14,1989 Recognition 1989 set for April 23 Recognition 1989, WPI’s campus wide munity Service Award given in Memory of award ceremony, will be held on Sunday, April Edwin B. Coughlin ’23, and the Outstanding IQP'S IN LONDON 23. The purpose of this ceremony is to ac­ Advisor to a Club or Group. The fraternity and knowledge outstanding contributions WPI sorority awards are being handled by the Inter- SUMMER, 89 students have made to both the academic and fratemity Council, and the Panhellinic Asso­ extra-curricular life at WPI. ciation. The academic awards are being There are still some openings left for Term E. Interactive With the announcement of this ceremony handled by the individual departments. this past week, the Awards Plannign Commit­ Nomination forms can be picked up in the Qualifying Projects in London during this coming summer. tee is calling for nominations for the extra­ Office of the Dean of Students. The deadline curricular and community service awards that for nominations is Friday, March 3, 1989. All See Professor J. Zeugner SL 107 will be presented at Recognition 1989. These those who are nominated will be notified, and awards are: Freshman Excellence Award for will be asked to provide additional informa­ or leave note in his mailbox in Extra-Curricular Activity, Sophomore Excel­ tion. the Humanities Dept. lence Award for Extra-Curricular Activity, Last years ceremony was well attended by Jnnior Excellence Award for Extra-Curricular both students, parents, and faculty. For more Activity, Senior Excellence Award for Extra- information about Recognition 1989, or the Curricular Activity, Graduate Excellence nomination process, please contact either Award for Extra- Curricular Activity, Out­ Johnna Coggin, or Carolyn Tidwell, Co-Chairs standing Student Organization Award, Com- of the Recognition 1989 Awards committee. Another animal dies during Greek hijinks

(CPS) — Less than two weeks after a while, still are investigating allegations that rooster was killed during a University of two Delta Upsilon members threw a rooster Free beer at the World House! Washington fraternity stunt, greek hijinks from a classroom balcony during a human insight into the situations discussed. WH is have claimed another anim al’s life, this time a by Todd Fantz sexuality class. The bird was killed by the fall. also active in Black History month as a re­ Michigan State University lamb. Newspeak Staff Pranksters have thrown birds into the class source and as a focal point for activities. The three-month-old lamb died Jan. 18 during past semesters as well, but witnesses To increase international programs at WPI after it was stolen from the MSU sheep bam by say the rooster was killed because it was As of this year the WPI World House has a and to ease the burden of the RA, the WH will Sigma Chi members, tied to the fraternity’s thrown backwards and couldn’t use its wings. newly revamped house and a new international be forming a council of student within the porch and left alone, according to The State “To the best of my knowledge, the DUs are awareness program to go along with it. In an house that will be charged with organizing 4 to News, the MSU student newspaper. not responsible for what happened, but we are interview with RA Raheem Hosseini I learned 6 programs next year. Hopefully this responsi­ “They tied it to the porch and the animal got looking into the incident,” Delta Upsilon Presi­ that the World House has taken on the chal­ bility will help the students take an active roll excited and jumped off the porch,” said George dent Brian Cropper said. “I have checked lenge of improving international relations at in the international activities at WPI. The Good, MSU’s sheep bam manager. “Whoever around and have not found anything out.” WPI and providing for a forum to discuss students at World House also take a personal tied it (used) a slip knot, and, the longer the But fraternity insiders told The Daily, important international issues. This year WH interest in international business, so if that lamb struggled, the tighter the knot got until it Washington’s student newspaper, that Crop­ has sponsored several programs such as inter­ company you were thinking of starting wants suffocated.” per was involved and that their house had a national round table discussions. I had the to go global, have a chat with the people at Good said such pranks occur three or four tradition of releasing roosters into classrooms opportunity to attend some of these at which World House, they are more informed and times a year during rush and initiation at frater­ during “Hell Week.” topics such as forms of government, effects of more entertaining than any government office nities and sororities. “We are just sick of the whole thing,” said US foreign policy on other countries, apartheid and can provide valuable contacts and infor­ “These pranks look fine and dandy,” Good one DU member who requested anonymity. and the effects of the present political races mation about taking your services worldwide. said. “And my blood pressure has stayed pretty “When I heard about what happened I felt that upon world relations were discussed. These WH is W PI’s only special interest house. It low until this point.” it had gone too far.” talks were attended by students from a diverse has it’s own independent staff who presently “We usually find them in a sorority shower Mike Walsh, another DU member, said his number of countries that all had unique politi­ look over sixteen students from fifteen differ­ or a dorm room and things turn out fine. This house does keep roosters during “Hell Week.” cal and cultural heritage. It was a good learning ent countries. WH is taking applications for time they didn’t.” “But they are just for the pledges to take experience for me to learn how other countries housing for next year. Forms are available Doug Olson, Sigma Chi vice president, care of,” he added. in the world community perceive the US. from the Dean of Students office for persons said fraternities often pull such pranks, but “The activity definitely is not a house- Constructive comments were also given by who wish to take advantage of this unique without such results. condoned activity,” Walsh said of the rooster’s some of the WPI faculty who attended includ­ opportunity for international exposure at WPI. “It has happened in the past and I hope this death. “I cannot believe that anybody would ing Prof. Dunn (HI), and incredible, wonderful Applications are due by Feb. 24th, so hurry! will put an end to it,” Olson said. “This is not intentionally try to kill an animal just for a Prof. Zeugner (HI) (<- blatant brown nose Oh, if you have not guessed by now there is condoned. It’s a sick joke to play.” joke.” plug) they provided experienced historical not Free Beer at the World House. University of Washington officials, mean­

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Dual victory for both swim teams Women’s Track and Field Practice

by Kim Kuzmitski the 400 free relay. The relay was team of Mindy Neligon, Jen Lambert, will begin Wednesday 2/15 at 4:30. and composed of Bill Howey, Miklos Jenn Tobin, and Kim Kuzmitski shat­ Joe Pappadia Kiss, Ben Gray, and Andy Owen. tered the school record while taking The women’s team was defeated first. In the 1000 free Becky Griffith Any interested athletes should report to the lobby As the men and women’s swim by Brandeis 136-116. The highlights did a personal best. A best time was teams continue with their seasons, of the meet included Jen Lambert also done by Jen Lambert while taking of Harrington Auditorium; practice will be out­ their times continue to improve. The taking first in the 100 breast. Kim second. In the 60 free Kim Kuzmitski doors if the weather allows. women competed against Brandeis on Kii7mitski then broke her own school broke another of her records again Tuesday and both teams swam Br­ idgewater State on Wednesday. Kim Kuzmitski and Jen Lambert were the If you wish to talk about the program, please see swimmers of the week for the women, Coach Savilonis in Higgins Labs 123 (ext. 5686). while Miklos Kiss and Jeff Link were their male counterparts. The men devastated Bridgewater State 84-7. The men started off the In particular, the team is actively seeking addi­ meet with a bang as the relay of Jeff tional jumpers/sprinters; no experience is neces­ Link, Joe Pappadia, Tony Daniele, and Andy Reed won the Medley relay. sary. The WPI distance crew of Miklos Kiss and Joe Pappadia took first and second respectively in the 1000 free. WPI then took first and third in the 200 free. From then on the WPI men totally dominated as they swept first Ski team jumps from 5th to 2nd were cultivated and a good time was and second place in the rest of the by Sharon Whyte events. In a close one, Mark Borek out had by all. touched Dave Gosselin for the vic­ Expectations were mixed going tory, while both did personal bests. NEWSPEAK STAFF PHOTO / ROB STANDLEY Coming into the fourth set of races into Sunday’s giant slalom because it Andy Owen took first and Ben Gray Men's swimming dives into action, annihilating for the season, WPI Men’s Alpine Ski was not the team’s specialty. Team swam to second, while performing a team was looking at a fifth place members knew that they were having personal best, in the 160 IM. When Bridgewater State 84-7 league standing with the top four the weekend of their college racing Coach Griffith was asked about the record in the 50 free, while winning while winning the event. Next, in the teams traveling to New Englands. The careers and were excited about the IM, his only comment was “Owen the event. Kuzmitski then came back 160 IM, Jenn Tobin did a personal team was skiing better as a whole and possibilities for the day. First runs looked a little sluggish.” However, it to win the 100 free. In the 200 back all best while taking second. Cara Del­ Men’s captain Mark Sullivan was were tentative but good for position­ is belief of these reporters that Andy the WPI women swam personal best laGuistina took second in the 200 fly confident that the team would move ing for the second run. As team felt sorry for Ben. Bill Howey and times. Mary Helen Adair, Mindy while swimming her fastest time. Kim into a qualifying spot. Last Year be­ member Tom Zamecnik was quoted Toni Daniele turned in best times. In Neligon, and Sarah Glow. Jen Lam­ Kuzmitski then did a personal best fore this race, Burke was blanketed as saying, “It all comes down to the the 200 fly as they finished 1-2 respec­ bert took a second victory of the day in while winning the 100 free. Mary with 10 inches of fresh powder. This second run, no matter what happens tively. In the 100 free Brian Sylvester the 200 breast. The Women then Helen Adair performed a personal year racers were greeted with frigid first run.” Tensions were high for took first and Scott Korol finished ended the meet with a win in the 200 best while finishing third in the 200 temperatures and unseasonably low everyone to finish consistently. After second. In the 200 back Brendan free relay composed of Becky Grif­ back. Next, in the 500 free jenn Tobin snowfall. Nonetheless, the team was all was said and done, WPI had won McCellan outtouched Dave Gosselin fith, Erin Ryan, Megan Moore, and swam a personal best while taking confident that their chances were the giant slalom too. Placings in­ for the victory. In the 500 free Jeff Sarah Glow. third. The breaststroking crew of Jen good to turn in some top 20 finishes. cluded Burritt Haag (11), Tom Link and Joe Pappadia sweeped the The women in a tough loss against Lambert and Cara DellaGuistina fin­ And that’s exactly what they did. WPI Zamecnik (9), Glenn Virball (17), event. Andy Reed and Troy Dupuis Bridgewater State College performed ished first and third with outstanding won Saturday’s slalom by besting Igor Manoylovich (19), and Jeff went 1-2 in the 200 breast. The men several best times. The medley relay times. their nearest competitors by 11 sec­ Rozak (15). The team showed its fur­ finished off the meet with a victory in onds. Unlike the previous races of the ther depth by having top 30 finishes season, the top five racers were the both days by their number 6, 7, and 8 five times which counted for the team seeded racers on top of their team totals. This was a great showing of wins. Overall league standings after 8 WPI wrestlers sink Coast Guard depth with Burritt Haag, Tom races show WPI having moved into Zamecnik, Glenn Virball, Igor Ma- second place, just one point in front of by Roger Burleson same thing at 134 by defeating his take place in two weeks. They will be noylovich, and Jeff Rozak finishing Babson College and within reach of Sports Editor opponent 11-1. At 150, Toby Wyman out to regain the title which they last 3rd, 14th, 9th, 18th, and 16th respec­ defending league champions Western came form behind to post a 5-3 de­ had in 1987 and 1985. Last year WPI tively. Spirits were high following the New England College. Final Stand­ In the annual battle between two scion. At 167, Brian Glatz remain finished fourth. race so the team packed up their hiba- ings will be determined at the last race of the area’s super powers on the undefeated but wrestled to a 5-5 tie. chi and went and visited URI at their of the 1989 season on February 11 and wrestling mat, this year WPI pre­ Jeff Graveline assured the victory at slopeside condo. Interleague relations 12 at Magic Mountain. vailed by the score of 34-8 over Coast 177 when he won by a score o f 5-2. In Guard. It was expected to be a close the last two weight classes, WPI battle, but the seventeeth ranked team showed their power by pinning their Women's basketball splits tourney in the nation Division III just proved opponents. At 190 Aaron Castellano to be to much for the cadets. The win overcame eye gougings to pin his was especially nice as it came in front opponent at the 2:48 mark. And at (WPI News Release) - The WPI of a packed gym of taunting cadets at heavyweight, Mike Aheame showed women’s basketball team traveled to the Coast Guard Academy. that he was over his back injury, by the University of Southern Maine this The pace of the meet was set in the flattening his man in 1:17. past weekend to compete in the New opening bout. The match started out in WPI’s next match will come tom- England Division III Invitational. The excellent fashion when 118 pound morrow night when they will take on team split the weekend with a 49-66 Rick Maguire pinned his opponent Bridgewater State and Curry College. loss to Southern Maine and a 77-65 5:16 into the match. At 126, Todd The match will start a 7 p.m. It is win over UMass Boston. Wyman continued to gain team point WPI’s last meet of the year. After this Against Southern Maine, junior by beating up on his opponent by a they will begin to prepare for the New Jody Normandin led all scorers with score of 13-5. Tom Sgammato did the England Championships which will 19 points, but it wasn’t enough as Southern Maine had all four players in double figures and finished the game Indoor track places 2nd with a 17- point margin. Freshman Dorothea (Det) Carraway led WPI (WPI News Release) - The indoor him for the Division III All-New with seven rebounds and added five track team competed in its first meet England Tournament. Sophomore points. since winter break on Saturday, Janu­ Steve Sprague won the 55-meter high In their consolation game on Feb­ ary 28 at Coast Guard. “They im­ hurdles with a time of 8.15. ruary 6 against UMass Boston, the proved in a number of events,” noted Other notable performances were Engineers had an 11 -point lead at head coach Merl Norcross. Coast those by senior Dave Hearrin, with a half-time and kept it going to spark Guard ran away with first place, fin­ 47’8" throw of the 35 lb. weight; their seventh win of the season. This ishing with 138.5 points, followed by sophomore Mike Thibert, with a time it was WPI that had four people WPI (45), Amherst (43.5), Westfield 45’6" throw in the shot put and junior in double figures: Normandin (22 pts, (21) and Kings Point (16). John Campbell, with a 6’4" high 4/5 on 3-pointers); freshman Michele The highlights of the day came jump. LeBoeuf (15 pts, 9 rebounds); senior from the performances of two stu­ The team will compete at Holy Deb Carelli (12 pts) and freshman dents from Orono, ME. Senior Hein Cross on Wednesday, February 8 at Tammy O’Dea (10 pts). Brutsaert placed first in the pole vault 6:00 pm. On February 1 the Engineers lost a with 14’6" jump, which also qualifies tough 55-59 overtime game to the Judges of Brandeis. It was a close game throughout, but the Judges’ defense prevailed in overtime. O ’Dea led the team with a season-high 19 points and LeBoeuf led the time with 14 rebounds and eight points. Normandin was named to the ECAC Honor Roll for the week end­ ing 1/28/89 for her combined 72-point FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT effort in the Engineers 3-0 week. BOX 2700, The 7-9 Engineers begin a five- game home stand against New-8 OR CALL 831-5464. Conference opponents Wellesley College and MIT. WPI's Women's Basketball defeats Wellesley College Page8 NEWSPEAK Tuesday February 14,1989 EDITORIAL Student Government, where are you?

With the certainty of another tuition increase next The board of trustees do not know the extent of been doing this year. It appears that it has spent the year, many students are sure to be upset. The student students’ feelings about the yearly rise in tuition, and to majority of its time discussing superficial events around body is represented to the board of trustees, which makes keep tuition increases down to a minimum, the board campus such as selling roses and discussion of SOC­ the ultimate decision, by the student government, which needs to know how we feel. These concerns should be COMM events. This leaves little or no time for impor­ has student members on the Institute Budget Committee. investigated by the student government, who in turn must tant issues on campus. Meanwhile the Institute Budget President Strauss has expressed concern on students’ take them to the board. Committee was finding ways to spend our parents’ thoughts, but that the proper way to express these If we as students do not voice our concerns, the board money on our college education. concerns is to talk with members of the student govern­ will assume we have no objections to the ongoing price Now is the time to start electing people who will do ment. But, how many of us know who represents not increases, and the current trend will continue. something about our future as well as voicing our only our class, but also the student body in student We now ask the student government what have you opinions and concerns about rising tuition. government? LETTERS Greek life is more We are accountable for our actions To the Editor: able life or would impose an unbear­ The articles and letter to which I able financial burden on society and, have referred seem to imply that in than parties Recently in Newspeak, ideas therefore, should be terminated is some respects we are automatons or have been expressed which indicate invalid and unconscionable. What are merely animals driven by uncontrol­ To the Editor: life and its academics. They provide what students apparently think the criteria for the value of life? lable instincts, particularly when immeasurable assistance to under­ about responsibility and accounta­ Also, to suggest that the “health of considering sexual behavior. On the For some time now I have been a classmen in their course work as well bility for one’s action. If the ideas our society” is promoted by using contrary, I claim that we are human, faithful reader of the “Music Trivia” as non-stop counselling and assis­ expressed in “Viewpoint” of Vol. abortion as a means of birth control is and as such we have the ability to column in N ewspeak. I assumed tance when someone may have per­ 17, No. 3 (1/31/89) regarding AIDS a disturbing idea. Although some reason and to exercise self-control Troy Nielsen; the writer of the col­ sonal problems. represent average college students, pregnancies can endanger the health and discipline, and we are account­ umn, to be a very knowledgeable A pledging program is designed to it seems that students do not con­ of the mother, unnecessary abortions able for our actions. person. I assumed wrong. Mr. educate pledges as to these plus more sider themselves to be subject to the have caused physical, psychological, In closing, please do not assume Nielsen is out of line trying to speak as ideals of each particular chapter. same weakness, disease, failure, and and emotional trauma with long-last­ from Demetry’s letter that to have an a representative of the independent Pledging is also a formal way for the “natural” law under which the rest of ing effects. While some people go to “abortion or have an unwanted baby” student body. The article is in fact an pledges to get to know the individuals the population exists. Being a col­ great efforts to convince themselves are the only options. This simply is insult to any WPI student. Unfortu­ who make up a chapter as well as their lege student does not exempt one that the fetus is merely tissue, some not true! Another option is provided nately, Troy displayed his ignorance fellow pledges. The common “hell” from “real life” and responsibility. It women who have miscarried (even by groups such as Bethany Christian while trying to poke fun at the WPI week is the pinnacle of all this learn­ is my opinion that the false percep­ early in the pregnancy) are crushed by Services which counsels “expectant, Greek system in his “GDI column”. I ing. Troy Nielsen created his own tion of safety, unconstrained free­ the loss of a child, and some women unmarried parents,” provides medi­ believe this stereotypical ignorance is mockery of a GDI program. Unfortu­ dom, and invincibility expressed in who have had abortions are devas­ cal care and housing if needed, and only trying to create a barrier between nately, he interprets what is seen “Viewpoint” and some of the ar­ tated later by guilt, thinking they have offers adoption services. Bethany the independent students of WPI and publicly as everything that goes on ticles concerning condom dispens­ murdered a child. In terms of society has branch locations in Wakefield, the members of the WPI Greek sys­ during a pre-initiation week. What he ers is dangerous and self-destruc­ as a whole, I think the value which we Ma; Candia, NH; Kensington, CT; tem. The Greek members would like does not see are more of our most tive. place on human life has been eroded and in other states. Before choosing nothing more than to have the student educational and meaningful concepts I must also address some points by allowing millions of our unbom to abortion, consider a service such as body associate together, unencum­ and ideals not shown publicly, that tie concerning the issue of abortion as be destroyed. In this discussion I do Bethany. There are families that are bered by who belongs to what organi­ us closer together because we share raised in Athena Demetry’s letter in not want to argue about when the fetus more than willing to adopt children. zation. The greek system is available common knowledge and goals. The the same edition (1/31/89). Some becomes a person, but I want to pro­ to anyone and yet not expected for pre-initiation week is a time to unify pregnancies are unplanned and too pose that abortion used as birth con­ Daniel J. deVries everyone. The members of the greek pledges and brothers to perpetuating many result from irresponsible ac­ trol or as a correction for irresponsi­ Research Associate system have chosen to enter respec­ these ideals. The unity during the tions, but to assume that the “un­ bility threatens the health of our soci­ Biomed Department tive brotherhoods and sisterhoods week is similar to the time when they wanted child” would have a miser­ ety. because of beliefs in the ideals they will be active brothers or sisters. put forth. Greeks work to perpetuate Wearing suits for a week shows pride strong community service and philan­ in their chapter. Among other activi­ thropic activities such as the Bancroft ties, eating together develops and Ask Mike Tower landscaping. Among many shows a comradery. To know chapter other philanthropic events, there is the history helps pledges appreciate pre­ Sigma Pi Miracle Mile benefitting the vious accomplishments and happen­ Lonely Heart Calls Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Theta ings of a chapter. Chi Run for Life benefitting the Maybe Mr. Nielsen would do bet­ Dear readers: Why does it feel the desire? All through the night United Way, the SAE Car Rally and ter to direct his efforts toward areas he A lonesome heart asked me to To know her Even my dreams Bed Race benefitting Muscular Dis- actually knows something about. The print these for his sweetheart. Since it To hold her — Not mine to keep trophy Association, the Sig Ep greek system doesn’t like going is Valentine’s Day, I decided to com ­ To be with her And what is it that Christmas dinner for a local day car around tooting their own hom but ply. I hope she knows who he is. I’ll Could this be a dream deferred I fear in her? center, the Phi Sig Sig Rock-a-thon, when someone like Troy Nielsen is answer the letters I received this week Or is this just a fantasy? W hy is it that and many more significant events. misinformed about the WPI Greek next week. Maybe I should tell her I must hide? There are also many greek members system, we feel it necessary to point Then again, maybe I won’t. She knows what who have taken an active role in the out the short-sightedness of their “Ivory,” (Maura) Confused I wonder city’s big brother/sister program. comments and inform them of our Once or twice you fall She knows of Greek life is not some huge party, contributions to college life. Enticed by her inner beauty MEC, My pride brotherhoods and sisterhoods exist to Something pure about her soul What is it that And all through this reflection help people. An excellent resource in Gregg Pelleren ’92 Something about her smile Makes me shake and tremble? I sit and I wait a greek house is its elder members Jon Tucker '89 Something about her... Why is it that My studies, my priority who have already experienced WPI Why does my heart feel fire? My heart pounds FIRE!? Yeah, right! That can wait What is it that But even then I must say I see in her? We drew a bright line Why is it that I’m still “enthralled by her beauty” I desire? The choice was not mine... —e—Meak And I lose my composure MS I lose all my sleep The Student newspaper of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Boo-Bu The Stick Figure by Brian Freeman Box 2700, WPI, Worcester, Massachussetts 01609 Editor-In-Chief Phone (508)831-5464 Faculty Advisor ,1. Robert Sims III Thomas Keil

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Yes, but anything much over the rate of It's justifiable because of inflation, but for No, because I don't think it will help me A tuition increase is justified when we have inflation should be seen in expanded services what we're getting at this school it is not justi­ become more educated. In other words, I think a budget shortfall and to keep the school to students. fiable. I'm getting what I paid for right now. competitive in technical training and engineer­ ing, but not for air conditioning in Boynton.

tiveness that can sometimes cause by Jeffrey Coy by F rodo the quest of having fun? apart. Looking at fraternities in the friction and hard feelings between a Another area that concerns me is same respect, what makes them dif­ Associate Editor fraternity and the rushes. As we stated and John Bell All this Greek, Non-Greek stuff the lack of individuality within the ferent? They claim to have high stan­ in last week’s column, the very basis going about gave me an opportunity to fraternities. To be accepted in one of dards for excellence; I would dis­ We received an abundance of for the Greek system is closeness and reflect upon my own attitudes and to these groups you are pressured into agree. In fact, as much as they would feedback from our column last week. friendship. Thus in any rush it is try and separate reasons from rhetoric wearing similar clothes (sweatpants, like to think so, there is nothing that Unfortunately, there was a lot of mis­ important for the entire house to find and prejudice. So in the following baseball cap, etc) put up the same makes them special, unique or better understanding in the purpose of our rushes who have the potential to carry statements I hope you can find some macho facade and run around in than anyone else. The concept of column. We did not intend to put the on the tradition of a strong brother­ constructive arguments that will help gangs. This is fine and dandy if you superiority is bad for the member blame entirely on the non-Greeks of hood. Unfortunately, due to the short you examine your own position on the want your self identity provided for because it gives him a false sense of this campus. We believe the current duration of rush, sometime promising topic and stimulate your thinking. you, but college should be a place confidence based on incorrect prem­ lack of understanding is the fault of rushes are overlooked. Why are fraternities organized? It where one comes to terms with his/her ises and for the nonmember who feels both sides. This was precisely the The purpose of rush however, is is claimed that they help people make self in preparation for being out on left out and may begin to have feelings reason we started this column; to clear not to seek rushes who will “conform” friends and provide the organization his/her own. It seems that the group of inferiority. Yet they hold attitudes some of the misunderstandings on to that particular house. While each for the coordinated effort of the group. identity that fraternities foster and of elitism in most all of their activi­ both sides. The point was raised that, house may have its own distinct per­ Recently I have come to believe that instill could be hazardous to the ties. It seems rather stupid to have “non- Greeks see only one face of the sonality, within the house there are a Fraternities are organized as a barrier growth of the individual. A person organizations founded on such child­ greek system and that face is not variety of different individuals. Each against individual responsibility. I see could get his/her beliefs mixed with ish bases in a school where everything always that pleasant.” The main pur­ brother having his own personality the police log every week in which the groups and when outside the needs to be done to bring students pose of starting this column was to and being encouraged to express it fraternities are repeatedly ‘advised’ groups have a hard time separating the together, not to split the up into show the many facets of Greek life to freely. This can sometimes make and fraternity incidents abound. Very two and calling things his/her own. cliques. I am not recommending that the entire WPI community and to rushing harder by having to try to find few individuals are held responsible The other thing that makes me you go out and firebomb the closest provide a more balanced perspective someone who will be capable of car­ for their actions which leads me to mad about frats is the air of elitism. Greek house, but look at them for of what greek life is really like. Hope­ rying on the traditions of the house believe that the individuals justify The jackets, caps and tee-shirts are what they are, for what we all are, fully this can be done by writing about and at the same time, add a new facet behavior that they normally would be designed to identify them as a group, people and individuals. the many activities that Greeks go to the house’s personality. Again, held responsible for or would not do in but it also has the effect of telling you Now if I don’t get some response through in the course of an academic unfortunately, this process may the name of their organization. It is that you are not in their group. The from this one I might have to attack year. sometimes exclude some excellent very hard to hold a fraternity respon­ problem comes when trying to iden­ some other sacred things like Bruce The first activity of the year that rushes. sible for underage drinking because it tify what makes them unique as to Springsteen and football. Next week I the WPI community sees is rush. Even One of the major friction points diffuses the responsibility into the justify identifying them. I can respect will be looking into why this school is though rush has gone through many between Greeks and non-Greeks is group. It is very much like mob tac­ a Navy man in uniform for he has slow about obtaining the NeXT com­ changes in the last few years, the rush. Hopefully this column has tics. The Boy Scouts are a service passed the tests physical and aca­ puter and make some general com­ purpose of rush remains the same. For cleared up some of the procedures and group, monks are guys who live and demic to hold that position, he is also plaints about the Administration and all fraternity houses, rush is the most processes of rush. The system, due to work together, so what precedent is the first called up in a war, he does a why, for all intents and purposes, important time of year for the entire its selectivity is not always perfect. set for fraternities to do the things they job. I don’t have to agree with him, but Boynton Hall couft be in Guam for all house. A fraternity house must select We realize that even a total under­ do in the name of their organization in I can identify criteria that sets him I care. a limited number of pledges that they standing of the system can not always feel will be able to carry on the tradi­ obliterate all of the problems that are tions of the house. One of the prob­ sometimes associated with rush. lems lies in the fact that they must do Hopefully however, much of the fric­ Observations from the Asylum this entire process in only 6 short tion can be done away with by under­ weeks. standing the process of rush. Love in the ’80s Obviously, rush by its nature can John Bell, ’90 and Jeff Coy, ’91 be very selective and sometimes are respectively. President and Vice- wrongfully exclusive. It is this selec- President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon much to my surprise, that it works m illion. by Alton Reich by Jon S. Rennie both ways. The modem woman The celebration of love seems J o e C o o l Newspeak Staff doesn’t want the kind of man who unchanging. Flowers. That’s’ all it Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! insists on always holding doors for takes. I personaly prefer clipping the I ask myself, virtually every year, her without letting her hail the cab. roses right off the bush on my front what is Valentine’s Day all about. It Women have become independent in lawn, but in February there aren’t probably has not much to do with St. the past hundred years or so, but some many blooming. Chocolate is also a Valentine, I don’t even know who he men haven’t realized this yet. good gift, except if your love is on a was or what he did. Valentine’s Day Women are very capable of taking diet, then she (or he) is likely to kill has to do with one thing, love. Love is care of themselves. They are capable you. Romantic, candlelight dinners what makes men chase women, and of taking a man out to dinner, not vice are also nice, unless you happen to be women chase men. It has broken versa. a poor college student without any hearts, and destroyed minds. Love is Being in the restaurant business I candles. Two people will invariably one of the basic emotions, along with find that more and more often the find their own unique way to express fear, anger, and hatred. woman is paying for dinner. I suspect their love for each other. The method What is love? Philosophers have that this is happening at movie thea­ is unimportant, that they enjoy each trying to define it for thousands of ters, and any other place a couple other’s company is what is important. years, and still the debate rages on. I might go for an evening. I know that Love can be perpetuated by being w on’t pretend to be an expert, but here the more I insist on paying, the more patient, and by having fun. Love is not goes... Beth insists on me not paying. a serious emotion. Love exists be­ Love is the feeling you get when Romance is back, or so it seems. cause two people enjoy being to­ you are with someone who wants With the AIDS epidemic, and all sorts gether, and they have fun together. nothing more than to be with you. of venereal diseases making head­ Always look for new ways to have Love is a bit like friendship, but more lines, the average American relation­ fun. Run down a beach barefoot to­ intense. You can be with someone ship has changed. People are tending gether, wander down winding you love in ordinary situations, and be to find one person with whom they are streams, whatever. If two people can happy. It is love when you put the compatible, and staying with that have fun together, and be serious Note: In the letter to the editor titled “Arbitration results presented,” the needs, hopes, and desires of the per­ person for a long time. Sex is out, when the occasion is appropriate, I see son you love above your own. You are following paragraph was omitted after the line: "Consequently he awarded kissing as an art form is back. The no reason why they can’t be happy for them as follows:" willing to do things for the person you long sensual kiss was almost lost as a a long time. The College violated the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agree­ love that you wouldn’t do for anyone way to express emotion or feeling. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day and ment when it changed the practice of distributing paychecks to employees else. Now, it seems to be coming back. If enjoy your valentine, but most of all from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This is love from my own biased, a picture can say one thousand words, enjoy life and enjoy love. Those day shift employees who were effected [sic] by the change shall male point of view. I have found, it may be that a kiss can say one be reimbursed at the rate of fifteen (15) minutes each week retroactive to June 29,1988. PagelO Tuesday February ·14; 1989' -:· ~10 NE!WSPE~I(NEWSPEAK'~ Tuesday February 14; 1989-

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Air Force ROTC there with few mechanical problems. We’re Quiz: Subject: Operations Order for 15 Feb 1989 leaving from Alden around 4. The way it looks 1. Old Man Noah a) Danced before the Ark Students for Social Awareness Time: 1530 now Wellesley will stop here first and we’ll all b) had a full house up his sleeve 2. We’ll be Place: Holy Cross, Stein 116 go over together. People with cars are really singing the a) Four-way b) Foure c) For- Ray Well, last week we discussed a working Uniform: 1. During Classes: Optional key so we can get to Houghnion for our Requiem 3. In my distress I cried a) what the... definition of compassion, thanks to Steve. We Combination Houghge rehearsal. b) Oh my God! decided it is an active caring, and is pan 2: At Llab: Service Dress Good rehearsal last Thursday. Sometimes I Rex Tremendae!!! emphathy. Compassion plays an important AS 100: Wing Organization Briefing think we even surprise ourselves. I understand role in society, yet why people have no com­ AS200: Field Training Briefing there were a couple of awesome parties two W PI LAGA passion sometimes is not understood - possibly AS300: Health Awareness Briefing and weekends ago. Appropriate costume Neal! because they have no experience on which to Staff Thanks to Mike, Abdow, and respective room­ So far this year our group has continued to base compassion towards others. We also AS400: Staff and TICKET mates for hosting the parties for 100 of our grow, gaining new members as well as devel­ answered a few more introspective questions Reminder: All cadets are to be seated in closest friends. In the words of Mike’s land­ oping more support from administration and like “when was the last time you cried in front flights in Stein 116 no later than 1530. lord, “No more party please!” from groups both on and off campus. of someone else, and alone?” We also siezed Happy Valentine’s Day to our female af­ The group has also started planning for a the opportunity to Glenn, our Executive Secre­ Men’s Glee Club filiates. (is this OK Neal?) D-term schedules wide range of programs for next year. Coming tary, Sarah and Bridget our Co- Associate will be available soon. Pay Matt $15 before we up in March, WPI LAGA will be sending two Secretaries, Donato our Secretary General, and Yo dudes! Get psyched for the weekend! leave on the '89 King David Tour of D.C. of its members to the University of Connecti­ Steve our MishMash. Good luck in your (new) We are Schenectady bound. Let’s hope we get cut at Storrs Gay and Lesbian Conference positions! where members of collegiate lesbian and gay We’d also like to invite anyone to join us alliances from throughout New England will next week on our quest in social awareness on discuss various issues they have confronted on a new and innovative topic! If anyone has any their own individual campuses. questions, comments, feel free to contact Finally, a reminder that WPI LAGA holds Glenn, box 2564. Any new members are quite the names and identities of all of its members welcome, and especially if you are seeking a confidential. house-husband, Galwin the mushroom is hold­ SANREMO’S Student Pugwash ing interviews... “Worcester’s finest, most complete Student Pugwash is organizing a field trip Wireless Association to Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant on February m en’s hairstyling salon. ” 17th. Vans are going to leave WPI at 11 AM and The long-awaited event happened at last we should be able to return by 6PM. The trip week’s meeting, the winner of the 80th Anni­ •-> Precision STUDENT SPECIAL costs $7 per person. Space is limited to fifteen versary QSL contest was announced, and the $11.00 OUR REG $15.00 people. For more information call Tsunefumi winner is... Victor Winklaar for his really Cutting WASH-CUT-BLOWDRY Tanaka at 792-9821. professional looking design. Of course, since EGE has been sold he’s not allowed to collect Perms OFFER GOOD THRU YEAR his prize, but hey, what price fame? WITH COLLEGE I.D. Got a Nose for News? Another topic of interest is that our illustri­ “► Coloring ous President Bob is holding classes in the Join Newspeak! proper use and operation of the equipment in Appointment the club. He will be holding them on Thursdays at 6:30, in the club. Last week he talked on the Suggested Newspeak is always looking for 237 Park Ave. Kenwood TS-940, and will be explaining the people to investigate stories, take cool Worcester satellite and packet stations in future weeks. Call pictures, help layout the paper, and other There are still openings for the Boston (Corner Park & Elm, neat jobs. Marathon, call or write to Alex, box 2286 if next to Parkview 755-5852 There is great potential for fame, per­ you’re interested. Monday, April 17th is the Tower) date, and it will require a whole day, 2m radio, sonal fulfillment, and the knowledge that lotsa batteries, and a Tech license. you helped inform the campus, so why That’s about it for this week, see you all not give it a try? Write box 2700 or call Thursday, February 16, 1989, 4:30 pm in Sal­ 831-5464. isbury 01 1. Bring a few hundred of your closest friends!

SENIOR/POST SUFFICIENCY STUDENTS Create a Caption SEMINAR ON THE GREAT BOOKS D'TERM '89

1/3 credit contract grades a little writing a lot of reading and soon enough fun for the whole family

discussion class arranged to vour convenience

1. Is justice in our society merely the interest of the stronger?

2. If God is good, how can there exist serial killers?

3. Is true love androgenous?

4. Why has Japan won?

This may be your last chance to be assigned reading directly dealing with questions such as these. Broaden your education with Plato, Shakespeare, Thucydides, Dostoevsky, Austin, & Murasaki among others.

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s L AP A L SOT AG HAIR S E AM A LE A C RO S S L 1 BET T EEMT A L ES T HREATEN TE WAIS 'IR ED TWO IT TERR ORS AD T EDDE ' E N ATE EAPE NN A NT S L I M IT ■ r OC K ID OR a m S H 1 FT s A L T A L OE E R 1 E R E E P 1 N SR ANT * Tuesday February 14,1989 HEWSPEAK Page13 GREEK CORNER

Alpha Chi Rho Pam Fein, Kris Szwaya, and Jodi Medieros. proud to announce and congratulate our new Alpha Tau Omega The phonothon last week was very successful brothers: John Adams, Greg Burlingame, Well, it was a heck of a week, but now it’s thanks to Moe. Remember to study before Tracy Coifman, Brian Costello, Derek Cygan, over. Congratulations to the Newly Initiated Thanks to Praia, Milt, Skigs and Phil for Wednesday at 8:00. Division Conference is Dave Deitch, George Deloureiro, Paul Gugino, Brothers of Alpha Chi Rho: Pete Anamasi, making the house and kitchen sparkle for those this weekend so get psyched to go up to RPI. Andrew Hoyen, Greg Humora, K.K. Konstan- Steve Becker, Pat Campbell, Dave Colombo, inspectors. Keep up the good work. Also, Hang in there everyone... a little over two takis, Matt Maguire, Phil Marks, John Dan Falk, Mark Gibelli, Mike Henry, Jeff thanks to MA for working while “under the weeks and SPRING BREAK. LITP. Murphy, Gregg Pelleren, Tom Silva, Chris Leiner, Dan Levine, Walden Leverich, Brian weather.” Hope you feel better soon, MA, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sparages, Mike Strong, John Supczak, and Malone, Jay McGaffigan, Tim O ’Connor, Ron because the house has nominated you as a Alex Thorp. Don’t forget the house meeting on Passerini, Chris Patstone, Eric Rosentel, Chris contestant in next weekend’s fundraiser, “Fin­ Welcome back to the Mass. Delta Alabama Wednesday brothers. We would like to thank Savina, Mike Schiller, Jay Sheehan, Cory ish and Fill.” Fraser, Deco, Doogan, PAL, PK expedition. Six guys, 48 hours, $35 a day, it had our Pledge Marshal, Dave Fenillo, for doing an Shimer, Reuben Spencer, Chad Stein, Matt and company will be participating also. Pro­ to be palooky. Pledges don’t despair, it’s just excellent job with this year’s pledge program. Teague, Brian Treece, and Chris Trotta. ceeds go to A A and the Mental Health Dept. another week. Hey Valentines Party. SAE’s Pledges, you’ve got the advantage now, house Congratulations are also in order for Keary: Good luck and may the liver survive! First Friday bash (and probably our last) due to raids can be mighty easy. he finally got his name mentioned in Greek Thanks to the generous donor who chose a Province Alpha Party Saturday. Don’t forget Who has the worst car luck; anti-start Com er. ATO as the beneficiary of his voluminous SMHH. Latham, no fault collision Konstantakis, The completed basement project is a stun­ leisure-time periodical collection. To prevent SAE A-Team hoop proved victorious two bumpers hit Blaze(+ Truck), x-car/no valve ning success, attracting parties almost every any unexplained disappearances of these ar­ weeks back over Sig Pi. Injun Joe wreaked Marshall, trilogies of Tucker, or the classic night since its grand opening. We’re still not chives, they must be signed up prior to use havoc sinking all but one of his 16+ foul shots. crash king? Tatum draws blood. Where’s sure what those red numbers all over the place under the column that says juice, milk and E- That man is hot. Rem’s Defense really turned Woody? Serge can’t hold it down these days. are, though. Good job Jay, Mario, Vito and all MUFFS. And you can’t blame Coute any­ the game around. Hey, what’s Sully doing on Just what is a Smitty Ride? Gotta love break­ the others. more... he gave them up for Lent. t^e court? We also had a win over a team fast two days in a row- thanks to the cooks: Ty, It looks like the Quest for Foos is nearing So Phil and Steve S., when are you going to masquerading as the Fiji B-Team, but we Fred, and Gweeks. the end, now that all the bucks have been give your pins away? If you do Steve, will you haven’t determined who they were yet. A and Coming up at the end of March, Theta Chi raised. And the latest craze to hit the TV room still “melt” for us once in a while? And if you B team bowlers went 4-0 in a sweep. Keep it up. will be doing its Run For Life relay to benefit is Fold-A-Brother. Our sympathies to those do Phil, will there be any room left in your Swim and Stay Fat for that meet next week. the United Way. As part of the funding efforts, caught in the couch. That’s the price you have sandbox? Me and Milty will feel out if you Girls, McMike will be appearing in the latest we are putting together an ad book with ads to pay for added seating. don’t invite us. European swimsuits. Don’t miss this once a from local businesses as well as personal ads. Everyone had a great time at the From: the coffin. year spectacle. Get well soon Scoob. WHALP. If anyone wants to be recognized as one of our Valentine’s Day Semi-Formal, but we’re all To: Deli Al Al Al Al Al. supporters and contribute to the United Way, getting ready for a blast at the Ski Chalet party Doggie?... Who me?... please contact Chris Dusseault at Theta Chi. this weekend. Don’t forget your lift ticket! The ATO band just released their soon to be Sigm a Pi See you in the funny papers! hit single. Here is a sample verse: Z eta Psi Max and Molly were really jolly Well here we go again a new E.C. and all Alpha Gamma Delta Cuz she got her license the other day, new positions. Brothers, I’d like to congratulate our bas­ Max said “Honey could you lend me some Although we may not all be happy about ketball team on thier 6th consecutive win, yes So- did everyone have a great time at the money this year’s Evil Council’s picks here they are. that means their 6-0. The brotherhod also Valentine’s Dance? Hope Mechanics Hall still Or just pay again for dinner if you may.” Philanthropy - Dave Chasse, Co Stewards - Jeff would like to congratulate the pledges for just has all its candles!! And finally, the latest Tau House scores are Knapton and Scott Brown, Co-Housemanagers barely passing their first real test, the best is yet Congratulations to Jenn Tobin for being in: - Paul Ross and Chris Walton, Rush Chairman to come. You guys that went to the LTI, I hope elected President of Panhel and to Michelle Gravity - 1; Lam o’s Car - 0. - Dave Cotten, Social Chairman - Dwight you kicked butt (the editor w on’t let me say ass, Petkers for being elected Sec/Treasurer of The Smiths - 14; Def Leppard - 0. Morse, Pledge Trainer - Steve Segenchuk, IFC it was censored the last time). Last week we Panhel! Congratulations also to Chris Hajjar Einstein & Drake - 27; Doggie Factor - 2. Rep - Paul Kirkitelos, Activities Chairman - made our traditional trip down to Coney Island, on winning the 1st Carolyn McCabe scholar­ Oak tree - 1; Lamo’s fender - 0. Chris Davis, Cul/Rec - Brian Bhum, Publicity the house still smells like crap. Pete your a ship and to Sharon on being accepted to gradu­ Foomanchu - 1; prubmreps - 1. and you Chairman - The Honorable Jeff Kaminsky, schmeg from Jim. Johnny Z when you get ate school!! Love, her roomies!! Sarah, Ron thought I meant intramurals. That’s for next Merlin - Jay Asaikenen, Library/Scholarship - down to Virginia just tell the shrink you want wants to know if you ‘got a piece’? Leslie, we week. Chris Zarozinski, Song Leader - Pete Rodski, to kill with blood and guts and veins in your hear those Fiji talks are still going great. We A/V Dude - Ha! Ha! Are you kidding? Who teeth, that’s what we’re saying. Nate you never knew you could talk so well!! Hey Stace Phi Sigma Sigma could be that cool? As usual what does Evans should have jumped that 13 year old in the - “Where wind-it Baby” get? That’s right NOTHING! arcade. TJ and Art come over more often Happy Valentine’s Day!! The dance Satur­ Once again Sigma Pi’s Annual Beach Party because we hate to drink alone, TJ more mov­ day night seemed to be a good time for all. has come and gone and what a party it was! ies and Stella Dora Chocolate cookies. Art Everyone looked great. A fun time was had Recovery is slow and boy are those rumour* your mission is to find out everything about the with Sig Ep Friday night. Happy Birthdays to flying. By the way who were you with? Our two Bullwinkle and Rocky show. Everyone do live bands Snakes and Ladders and B2 really your house job so that Peeepin will come back rocked our newly extended party room. This and we can abuse him again (just jokin’). Mike year’s Sigma Pi Miracle Mile for Multiple we’d like to thank your skin and your girl­ Soccomm Sclerosis is finally starting to come together friend. Pledges where are those pledge raids, but it still needs a lot of work by all the you guys missed out, sucks to be you. Adam brothers. Yes even you black holes should give we have a shot of you with Jessica in your lap and Van a little respect. Make sure everyone out and I don’t mean she’s sitting on it, blackmail V s there has their raffle tickets, some great prizes starts at oh $10. The Smut chairman wants to \ f i ' for only a buck. Also any WPI club or organi­ see the Stayfree Maxipads ad, so find it or zation wanting to provide entertainment for the else..... Remember there’s a gathering (hint) Lens & Lights Sigma Pi Miracle Mile in the Worcester on the 18th. Oh Well ’til Mister Peabody and Galleria on the 25th or 26th of this month, his-pet Sherman shove us all in the wayback please call Van Wooley at 756-1675. machine to 1275 a.d. and the tent of Kublai Question of the week: Is C.O.B.A.D. bad Khan and his 300 concubines, ‘nuff said. present enough? Editor's Note: Although we reserve the T heta Chi right to edit for punctuation and spelling, due to a complaint by Zeta Psi, the previous column 4 0 STORIES OF SHEER A D V E N TU R E ! The Brotherhood of Theta Chi Fraternity is is printed verbatim.

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•SUBS • SYRIANS Sun, Feb 19th • SALADS • ITALIAN STYLE THIN 6:30 and 9:30 CRUST PIZZA Alden Hall 753:3777. $ 2 . 0 0 BEN&JEKRT3 VERMONTS FINEST ALL NATURAL ICE CREAM * There will be a raffle for the movie poster. Page14______* * NEWSPEAK______Tuesday February 14,1989

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IBM PS/2 equipment is presently available to faculty and students at discounts up to 40%. Please call your local IBM office at 798-3761 for more information.

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CLASSIFIEDS

SPRING BREAK. NASSAU/PARADISE TUTORS NEEDED: Worcester area tutor­ Tau Beta Pi’s Annual Sophomore Design Chris, Thank you for coming into my life. ISLAND FROM $299. PACKAGE IN­ ing firm seeks bright, energetic college stu­ Competition - Sign up in the Wedge today and Now it’s just “Chilly Littles”!! HAPPY CLUDES: ROUNDRTIP AIR, TRANSFERS, dents to tutor high school students in all sub­ tom orrow. VALENTINES DAY! I LOVE YOU “BIGS” 7 NIGHTS HOTEL, BEACH PARTIES, FREE jects. Must have access to a car and GPA 3.0+. - Donna LUNCH, CRUISE, FREE ADMISSION TO Call 755-6030 any time. Pay: $ 10/hr. ATTENTION VISIGOTHS: Ug! (Bam) NIGHTCLUBS, TAXES AND MORE!!! Hey Dagwood! Um... Avocados! Blondie CANCUN PACKAGES ALSO AVAIL­ Apartments for rent: walking distance to Dale, Fido called. ABLE!! ORGANIZE SMALL GROUP, WPI. A. A. Zamarro. Studios 1,2,3 bedrooms. I am looking for a roommate for next year EARN FREE TRIP! I-800-231-Oil 3 OR 203- $375 and up. 795-0010 or 755-6789. Chris, Thank you for coming into my life. off campus. I will be a graduate student and 967-3330 Now it’s just “Chilly Littles”!! HAPPY VAL­ I am looking for an apartment within a ten MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. Gain ENTINES DAY! I LOVE YOU “BIGS” - minute drive. Contact Jeff at 791 -8649 Are you creative and intelligent? Want to valuable experience while still earning great Donna show off? Enter Tau Beta Pi’s Sophomore money. Last summer’s average pay was "Tom" - Happy Valentines Day! Sweetest Design Competition. Sign up in the Wedge, or $8000. Positions filling quickly. For more Look, here’s the deal. Sign up in the wedge dreams to you always. "Jean" write Box 2086 for details. information, please call 1- 800-922-5579 or today and tomorrow, spend the evening of 508-481-5504 and leave message for Jeff Wed. feb 15 showing off your intelligence, and B.P. - Happy Valentines Day!! I wish I GO-GETTERS! Earn $8000+ next sum­ Millar. walk off with $100.00 first prize in Tau Beta could be there with you. (XOXO) Love "The mer. Own and operate your own franchise. For Pi’s Sophomore Design Competition. What Northeastemer" more information call 508-543-3706. APARTMENTS: 3 and 4 bedroom spacious could be simpler? units. Now showing for ’89-’90 academic year "Tom" - Sorry no candlelight dinner this CAR FOR SALE: Dependable 1981 rentals. Walk to campus, convenience stores, FEBRUARY 10, 1989 — Sixteen months, year. I'll make it up to you. "Jean" Subaru GL Station wagon, 4WD, New radia­ etc. Very nice apartments. Clean, partially holy cow, how did we ever do it? With a lot of tor, battery, exhaust, starter. Recent Carb over­ furnished, and parking. Call 792-0049 today smiles & hugs I guess. haul, AM/FM stereo cassette. $1650 or Best for appointment. offer. Must sell. Call 791-8649. Congratulations Ricky!!!! You’re finally a Staff member needs part-time babysitter brother! ... Bimbol and Bimbo2 for 10 year old son - some after school & evenings - residence close to campus - call 831 - 5549.

Em - this past month has been great: the spontaneity; stressing out at parties; snooze - HUNGRY? alarmed friends (not to mention parents!); Tom’s ’64 GTO & the CD player that never was (you lose!). Here’s to being prime. Sweet­ THINK heart! ITALIAN Always, Neal XO

Any WPI club or organization wanting to THINK provide entertainment for the Sigma Pi Mir­ acle Mile in the Worcester Galleria on Febru­ ary 25 and 26, call Van Wooley at 756-1675.

Win Big Money ($100.00!), bragging ANGELA'S rights and a trip to the regional finals - enter Tau Beta Pi’s Sophomore Design Competi­ 257 Park Ave. tion! Worcester, Ma. *** FOR SALE: *** Commodore 64, 1541 Disk Drive, Modem, Speech Synthesizer plus Tues.-Sun: 4:30-10:30 manuals and software. $300. Call Bob at 791 - 8649 or box 2502.

APARTMENTS APARTMENTS APARTMENTS DON'T WAIT! WON'T LAST! * Walking distance to WPI *Clean: Studio's 1, 2, 3 bedroom units *Locations: 21 Institute Road 15 Dean Street 10, 14, 45 Lancaster Street 59 Dover Street 88 Elm Street * Starting Rent$375 and up * Applianced kitchens, tiled baths *Occupancy June 1, 1989 Call today for an appointment! 795-0010 or 755-6789 If lease signed and fully executed by April 1, 1989 Bonus to Tenants! Offered by A. A. Zamarro Realty Inc Page16 NEWSPEAK Tuesday February 14,1989

POLICE LOG

Saturday, January 28, 1989 2:20 am - Worcester Police called stating that they were on the way to a large party at ATO on Regent St. Officers responded and reported that the problem was quelled prior to their arrival.

Sunday, January 29, 1989 2:20 am - A Worcester Police Officer reported that he was in foot pursuit of a subject behind the WPI Police station. The subject had been looking in car windows in the library and Founders lots. The subject was apprehended on Boynton St. after a foot chase. He was arrested by Worcester Police and charged with being a disorderly person, and disturbing the peace. The WPI Community is reminded that Alumni Gymnasium is open for recreation 5:21 am - A call was received from the Sigma Pi fraternity reporting a female who had been drinking Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please enter and exit through the main doors and became unresponsive. Officers responded and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. in Alumni Gymnasium. ID’s are required to use the facility. Please present your ID to the The ambulance attendants determined that no emergency medical services were necessary. Supervisor on duty in the front lobby of Alumni. 8:08 pm - A WPI student reported that he was just assaulted by three subjects on West St. beneath During C term, the pool is open for the WPI Community from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. the foot bridge. The three white males were in their late teens or in their early twenties. They approached him and asked for the time. The subjects then asked the victim if he had a wallet, Tuesday, February 14, 1989 and began assaulting him when he said that he did not. The victim then fled the scene on foot 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Assumption College - Support/Insight group for women with anorexia and/or and was treated at City Hospital for facial cuts. The three perpetrators all fled on foot towards bulemia. Open to public. Student Development Center. For more info call group leader Boynton Hall. Rena Maltzman, 752-5615 ext. 275. 8:00 pm - Cinematech Films Present: “Round Midnight,” Kinnicutt Hall, free. Monday, January 30, 1989 7:07 am - An RA in Daniels Hall reported that a female student had been sick and passed out in the Wednesday, February 15, 1989 women’s room. Officers responded and reported the student had regained consciousness. She 3:00 & 8:00 pm - Holy Cross College Film: “September,” Kimball Theater, $1.50 w/ ID. was transported to Hahnemann Hospital by ambulance. 8:00 pm - Video: “Highlander,” Gompei’s Place, Free. 9:19 am - A report was received of two broken windows in the rear of Olin Hall. 11:56 pm - A concerned citizen called about loud music coming from the SAE fraternity on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Humboldt Ave. The fraternity was contacted and advised to lower the music. F eb ru ary 16, 17, and 18, 1989 ni 8:00 pm - Masque presents: “Dial M for Murder,” Alden Hall, $2.00 Wednesday, February 1, 1989 8:26 pm - An officer reported finding four male subjects on the campus who did not belong. The Sunday, February 19, 1989 subjects were advised as trespassing. 6:30 & 9:30 pm - Film: “Die Hard,” Alden Hall, $2.00

Thursday, February 2, 1989 Monday, February 20, 1989 6:00 pm - A report was received of a motor vehicle accident at the comer of Einhom and Institute 3:45 & 7:00 pm - Holy Cross College : “Beach Blanket Bingo,” Hogan Campus Center, Room Roads. .An Officer responded and Worcester Police was notified. 519, Free. 8:00 pm - Clark University Weimar Film Series: “Ruttman: Berlin, Symphony of a City, 1927,” Friday, February 3, 1989 Academic Center 218, Free. 9:16 pm - A student reported that his vehicle, parked in the Ellsworth parking lot, had been struck by an unknown vehicle.

Saturday, February 4, 1989 2:33 am - A call was received from the KAP fraternity regarding a female at the house who was very drunk and had facial cuts. WPI officers responded and requested assistance from Thursday, February 9, 1989 Worcester Police because the female was very belligerent and had to be restrained. She was 12:10 am - SNaP reported that the candy machine in Stoddard A had been damaged. Officers arrested by Worcester Police and charged with assault and battery and being a disorderly responded and reported that the machine was broken into and the candy and change had been person. taken. 5:20 pm - A student reported the theft from his locker in Alumni Gym. Tuesday, February 7, 1989 10:45 am - A custodian in Salisbury reported that sometime during the night a trash barrel fire had Friday, February 10, 1989 occurred in a room in the building. The fire was contained to the trash barrel, no other damage 8:58 pm - A call was received regarding an unconscious student in Higgins Labs. Officers responded was reported. and an ambulance was dispatched. The subject was reportedly hypoglycemic and was treated 11:00 am - A report was received that the candy machine in Stoddard A had been vandalized. at the scene. 5:56.pm - Officers reported stopping a vehicle, the operator of which appeared to be intoxicated. Worcester Police was notified and responded.

OFFICE OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1989-1990 LOTTERY INFORMATION

All students wishing to enter the housing lottery must obtain and complete a lottery application from the Office of Housing and Residential Life..

IMPORTANT DATES

Thur., February 16 6:30 p.m. - Information Session in the Wedge Fri., February 24 All lottery applications, with $25.00 fee paid to the Accounting Office, returned to the Office of Housing and Residential Life by 5:00 p.m. Spring Break Drawing of Housing Priority Numbers, Priority Numbers posted Wed., March 22 6:00 p.m. - Room selection for Priority Numbers 1-150 Thurs., March 23 6:00 p.m. - Room selection for Proirity Numbers above 150 Thur. - Fri., 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Contract signing at Daniels March 30 -31 Hall ticket window, WPI I.D. required.