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SGA elections Bookstore committee seeks input next week By Tony Kluemper information from students and then Voting for undergraduate Assistant News Editor provide a report to him,” said Steele. and graduate student govern- “This report will deal more on func- ment officers will take place In less than two years the GT tion or purpose of the space and less Monday through Wednes- bookstore will have a new home on the physical layout of the area.” day. Voting begins Monday with the completion of the Fifth From the beginning of the plan- morning at 8:00 a.m. and Street project, thus leaving the space ning process, the members of the ends Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Houston Bookstore Mall open task force have realized that the most Voting will be available at to new ideas and functions for stu- important concept behind making http://elections.gatech.edu. dents. Although the space will not the decision of how to use the old The server will be down each be empty until the Fifth Street project bookstore space should be made night from midnight to 4:00 is completed, the Tech community through student input. “Because it a.m. for routine maintenance. has already begun preparing plans [the decision] is going to affect ev- A list of all USG candidates for the old bookstore once it be- ery students that comes through Tech can be found on page 4. comes vacant. in future years, it is important that In fact, earlier this semester Se- the students opinions are heard and nior Vice President of Administra- their ideas are represented,” said Referendum tion and Finance Bob Thompson President’s Council representative organized the beginning of a task Natasha Goguts. scheduled force to look into the needs and According to task force member Members of the Under- wants of the student body in refer- and Associate Dean of Ivan Allen graduate House passed a res- ence to the space. According to the College Dr. Richard Barke, the main olution that places a task force chairman and director of idea behind the task force is to gath- referendum question on the the Student Center Rich Steele, the er information from the students SGA elections website. The main objective of the task force was and take this information when question concerns the two to perform a needs assessment of making the final proposal. “Our options offered by the Presi- GT students. mission is to gather information dent’s Office. Further details “Bob Thompson asked us [the about the students needs and pref- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS about the issue and the refer- task force] to consider the overall Adrienne Hairston and Shola Adeniyi shop at the current campus bookstore, endum can be found on page needs of the campus by collecting See Input, page 7 which was recently privatized under a new contract with Barnes and Noble. three in the News Briefs. Week of GTPD arrests Wang elected RHA president Greeks, honor By Tony Kluemper relationship with the residents life is about by meeting people Assistant News Editor overall,” said Wang. “I believe and getting along with people.” Monday marks the start break-in suspect that I can go and make the Hall Spanier hopes to increase the of both Greek Week and Hon- On Wednesday, March 23, Councils better so that residents publicity of RHA on campus. “I or Awareness Week at Tech. By Jody Shaw Information about Greek Managing Editor RHA held officer elections for will enjoy their stay here on cam- plan to increase the PR role dur- next year’s positions at their week- pus to make residents life bet- ing the year to make sure that Week activities can be found in Campus Life, and infor- The recent arrest by the Georgia Tech ly meeting. Former RHA Na- ter.” RHAs name gets out in the Geor- tional Communications Director Wang would like to see his gia Tech community,” said Span- mation about Honor Aware- Police Department (GTPD) ends a month ness Week events can be found long string of illegal entrances into cam- Jason Wang was named presi- term as president lead to a re- ier. dent for next year as he ran un- turn to a more sense of commu- “I want to make sure every- on page three in the News pus buildings and closes the investigation Briefs. into the various break-ins. opposed for the position. nity among Tech residents. “I one knows what RHA is, what “It turned out that it was a familiar Former treasurer Ryan Span- plan to restore RHA to what it we do, and what services we can face—a fellow by the name of Reginald ier was elected vice president, was before the Olympics. With provide for the residents.” Deck opening Rogers who we had arrested back in De- Bela Jacobson was elected trea- the Olympics, they tore down Next year Wang hopes to ac- cember for stealing rolls of toilet paper surer, and Angie Pallen was elect- the Techwood dorms to build complish this restoration of RHA delayed from the Weber building and entering the ed secretary. the Georgia State Village and by sponsoring such events as Success Center,” Jack Vickery, GTPD According to Wang, he ran they built a lot of apartments,” weekly barbecues and other large The North Campus park- Chief, said. for the position of president of said Wang. events on various parts of cam- ing deck, which was sched- Before GTPD actually caught Rogers, RHA in order to build the rela- “In the apartments everyone pus that help to make campus uled to open last week did tionship between the association just sticks to their rooms, they life better for the residents. “I not open. Neither Facilities and the numerous Hall Coun- don’t do anything. My plan is to don’t think the residents are get- nor Parking and Transpor- See Arrest page 5 cils. “The position of RHA pres- get the residents back to enjoy- ting what they pay for at this tation administrators wished ident allows me to build a better ing what campus and residence moment,” said Wang. to comment on the issue. News Feature Grading Our Faculty Guest Speaker Bob Barr Teaching, research affect tenure process By Nasir Barday of Computing, research and teach- innovation of curriculum while be- News Staff ing are important factors in tenure ing a “creator of content that is im- decisions. ”If you’re an awful teach- portant to the institution as well,” The faculty tenure process, which er, you’re not going to get tenure. according to Schwan. heavily impacted undergraduate The same goes for research,” said After becoming “tenured”, a fac- learning, includes components that Schwan. ulty member’s post-tenure perfor- evaluate both teaching and research. A candidate’s service to his or mance in the classroom varies from According to Turgay Uzer, a pro- her respective professional commu- case to case. “The faculty member’s O fessor in the School of Physics, the nity also plays a role in the decision availability in the classroom is af- tenure process at Georgia Tech in- to offer tenure. “If [the faculty mem- fected. They may have a lot of TAs volves evaluation of four areas of ber] is well known in the communi- to help with teaching”, said a pro- performance for each candidate, ty, they’re adding to Georgia Tech’s fessor who wished to remain anon- including research, service to the prestige,” said Schwan. “That’s not ymous. But he does not believe that industry, ability to attract funding, as important,” added Schwan ad- tenure adversely affects the perfor- and teaching. “At the time of ten- mittedly. mance of faculty once tenure is ure, the person has to be an all- According to Schwan, “teach- reached. “I think if they’re good, By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS rounder,” said Uzer. ing performance is quite important”. they’re still good,” he continued. U.S. Representative Bob Barr spoke on campus Monday about the In fact, according to Carston Another factor that affects the over- current political climate in Washington and his current legislation. Schwan, a Professor in the College all evaluation of teaching includes See Tenure, page 6 2 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique NEWS Renovations Brittain’s New Look LCC creates digital media track By Jennifer LaHatte fall semester. the new track are still required to News Staff “Ultimately it was passed by the take six hours of history oriented STaC Steering Committee and by courses in the department, but will Upon approval from the Un- our undergraduate committee unani- increase their required hours of me- dergraduate Curriculum Commit- mously,” said Professor Alan Rauch, dia related courses (34XX, 44XX) tee and the Academic Senate this an elected member of the Steering from nine to 12 hours. Additional- week, the school of Literature, Cul- Committee. ly, the STaC issues course require- ture, and Communication (LCC) Essentially the resources and the ment will remain at nine hours, but will be opening up a new path of classes already exist for a media studies two of these courses will be speci- study for its undergraduate Science, focus, as almost all of the full pro- fied as LCC 3414 Technologies of Technology, and Culture (STaC) fessors in the LCC department reg- Representation and LCC 3352 Film program. This new initiative spear- ularly teach in media areas. Rather and/as Technology. The senior sem- headed by Dr. Robert Kolker, Chair than adding new courses for stu- inar that is required of all graduat- of the LCC department, and Dr. dents, the media studies track will ing STaC majors will require those Jay Telotte, professor in film, in- in the track to pick from LCC4400 volves the creation of a new media Seminar in Media Studies or LCC and film studies track, similar to the 4500 Seminar in Film Studies. options or certificate programs that “It allows another “What this does is it opens the are offered in other schools at Tech. option for STAC door for us to see what other inter- “It is the STaC major because ests our students have and therefore the STaC major always had film students and opens what other tracks or options or fo- and media courses. Our suggestion up the opportunity... cuses we might be able to create in was to take and pull those out, keep the coming years,” said Telotte. “I them within the STaC major and to go into film.” think a lot of the faculty like the then various faculty committees Brian Randall notion of opening up the potential found ways of keeping it in STaC STaC major for other tracks.” by making sure that the important While they didn’t seek student fundamental STaC courses were also opinion directly in the form of struc- part of the new media track. So it tured committees, they inferred the remains a STaC major only with an group existing classes in a way that need based on the demand for me- emphasis on film and media,” said focuses more specifically on new dia related courses and talking in- Kolker. media areas such as film, web de- formally with both STaC students Although approval for the track sign, and television. In addition to and individuals in other majors at is now in its final stages, the process the current STaC introductory Tech. spans most of this school year, and course, students choosing the me- “We didn’t have student com- it is a product of several committees dia studies option will be required mittees, it’s mainly been a case of within the LCC department. These to take an introduction to film studies constantly fielding student questions committees included the STaC Steer- or media studies course as well. All about media courses and also looking Committee, the LCC Curricu- the LCC introductory-level cours- ing at our graduate students in In- lum Committee, and the LCC es (2400, 2500, and 2600), that formation Design and Technology By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Executive Committee, all consist- previously did not count for STaC (IDT) and how successful they’ve Over spring break, Auxiliary Services began renovations at Brittain ing of members of the LCC faculty. credit, but as free electives, will now been with their media background,” dining hall to restore the building’s historic Gothic architecture. The department hopes to begin ad- be acceptable hours toward the STaC vising students for this new track in degree. STaC students that opt for See STaC, page 6

I had two Grandpas... NEWS Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 3 News briefs Council Clippings Undergraduate House of Representatives Will Roper becomes Tech’s fifth Truman Scholar Graduation referendum passes By Mary DeCamp Muslim Students Association for the next bill which later passed. Today the Truman Foundation annouced the selection of William News Staff Islamic Awareness Week. The The next bill presented asked Bruce Roper as Georgia Tech’s fifth Truman Scholar. Roper, a double- amount agreed on by the Confer- for the allocation of money to many major in math and physics and a native of Madison, was the only Assistant Vice President for De- ence Committee was $2,165.50. student organizations to pay fees student selected from Georgia. He has excelled in academics at Tech, velopment Patrick McKenna came This bill passed. for a leadership conference at UGA. making only one “B” in the process. and spoke to the Undergraduate The second bill, proposed by This bill passed and was authored The Truman is a national scholarship comparable to the Rhodes or House of Representatives at the Sophomore Rep. Tiffany Massey, by ECE Rep. Eric Woods. ECE Marshall for students who are interested in persuing public service as a March 20 meeting. He discussed was for an allocation of money to Rep. Brian Lasseter authored a bill career. It is awarded to approximately 75 students from across the the Capital Campaign. He also re- Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for a asking for the allocation of money nation each year, and it provides a stipend of $30,000 for each student minded the crowd that people who fashion show to benefit charity. The to the Georgia Tech India Club to to apply to graduate school. make donations are not only giving amount agreed and voted on was rent the Ferst Center for a show. Roper’s particular interest in public service in education, specifically money to Tech but also investing in $4,701.50. This bill passed as well. This bill passed as well. math and science. In high school Roper created a tutoring program for a cause that they believe in. McK- Chemistry Rep. Rusty Johnson Watson, Economics Rep. middle school students that recieved funding from the state legislature. enna also listed some of the benefits authored a bill asking for the alloca- Stephen Popick, and ECE Rep. Luis He continued with this activity at Tech, where he created a math that are available to students through tion of money to the Caribbean Stu- Salas co-authored a bill proposing tutoring program for inner-city students. such campaigns. Some of these in- dent Organization for a Haitian adding an amendment to the Un- In addition to being an outstanding student with an interest in clude scholarship funds, the reno- Conference. The representatives dergraduate Student Government public service, Roper is also an accomplished singer and athlete. He vation of Stamps Field, and money amended this bill per Joint Finance Bylaws. The proposed ammend- recently sang with the Atlanta Ballet’s production of Carmina Burana, to groups such as the co-op pro- Committee recommendations and ment would set a limit on how many and he lettered in three sports in high school. gram and club sports, among other then passed it. meetings reps can miss before being organizations. Tiffany Massey also authored a relieved of their duties as well as Training, education part of Honor Awareness Week Joey Katzen, Vice President of bill proposing the allocation of money requiring all reps to join an SGA Administrative Affairs, authored the to the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of committee. After much discussion, In addition to being Greek Week, March 26-30 is also Honor first bill that the reps addressed. students to show a movie about gay the clause requiring all reps to be on Awareness Week. Members of the Honor Advisory Council plan a This bill dealt with adding a ques- issues in the student center. After an SGA committee was removed, variety of activities to educate the Tech community about acadmic tion to the elections voting page on amending this bill to match JFC’s and this bill was sent to the Internal misconduct issues. the web asking students if they would recommendations, this bill passed. Development Committee for fur- As part of this educational initiative, the Council developed the prefer graduation right after exams The next bill to be considered, ther discussion. Seminar on Ethical Leadership (SoEL), an hour long training program with no real diploma or a week after authored by Freshman Rep. Nate Two bills concerning the Stu- that will teach students and organizational leaders how to deal with exams with the real diploma included. Watson, proposed the allocation of dent Advisory Board’s budgets were matters of academic integrity. Topics to be covered include honor code After some discussion, this bill passed. money to the Honor Advisory Coun- condidered. The first had to do with meaning, judicial process, and real-life applications, and they will Two bills came out of a confer- cil to fund speaker fees for Honor amendments to the 2001 SAB Bud- taught through small group discussions, role playing and games. The ence committee to be reconsidered Awareness Week. After much de- get. The House decided to match Honor Advisory Council will hold SoEL three times next week: Mon- by the representatives. bate, this bill was passed. Rusty the graduates and pass the bill. The day, March 26 at 7:30 in Student Services Room 117; Tuesday, March The first bill, authored by Biol- Johnson then proposed the alloca- second bill dealt with the 2002 SAB 27 at 7:30 in the VanLeer Auditorium; and Wednesday, March 27 at ogy Rep. Rameem Ghorieshi, was tion of money to the Musician’s Budget. After a few amendments, 7:30 in the VanLeer auditorium. Students interested in attending can for the allocation of money to the Network for various equipment in the representatives passed this bill. register in advance at www.honor.gatech.edu. The Council also plans a guest lecturer for Thursday evening. Deni Elliot, a renowned ethicist with a doctorate from Harvard University, will explain “How College Encourage Cheating” at 7:00 p.m. in the President’s Suite of the Student Success Center. All members of the Tech community are invited to attend, and a reception will follow the engagement. Additional information about any and all Honor Aware- ness Week activities can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected]. Students to vote on potential graduation options In addition to voting for Student Government representatives and officers, students will also be able to state their opinion on the two graduation options offered by the President’s Office. The members of the Undergraduate House resolved that the graduation ceremony should be held immediately following exams, but the student body will be able to affirm or reject that decision. A vote of yes supports the resolution, which also means students will not recieve real diplomas. A vote of no rejects the resolution, which indicates support of a delaying graduation up to a week to recieve real diplomas. This referendum is binding, and the result will determine the graduation format in the fall. Previous information about the gradua- By Rob Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS tion options can be found in the February 16 edition of the Technique. Biology Representative Brad Bolton poses a question during the debate at Tuesday’s meeting of the Students can vote on the referendum at http://elections.gatech.edu Undergraduate House. Highlights of the meeting included a presentation by Assistant V.P. for Development from Monday at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Patrick McKenna and the passage of a referendum on graduation that will be included in next week’s elections.

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Undergraduate Student Government Executive and Legislative Candidates

President Clark Nelson Biology Electrical & Computer Eng. Management (Vote for 1) Srikanta Banerjee (Vote for 1) (Vote for 5) (Vote for 3) Chris Kavanaugh Andrienne J. Hairston Brad Bolton Eric Woods Allan Coye M. Rameen Ghorieshi Colin Gillens Youn Hur Andrew S. Keen Luis Salas Vishal Arya Chemical Engineering Mark Allers Jim Paisley Erik Gordon Michael L. Powell (Vote for 2) Andrew Morris C. Travis Bowles Carmen Jackson Lance Hollner Craig Kronenthal Math (Vote for 1) Flynn Williford Anthony Ritz Executive Vice-President Junior Representative Chemisty Bill Asher, III (Vote for 1) (Vote for 5) (Vote for 1) Adeshola Adeniyi Mechanical Engineering Nate Waston Ankur Goel Rusty Johnson Mark Hallyburton (Vote for 3) Joey Katzen Tiffany Massey Dan Robinson Brian Brady Mark Rudolph Lindsey T. Mazza Rex Kwok Bob Czaplicki Michael Corcos Freshman Representative Dusty Riddle Josh Alexandes (Vote for 5) Jon Bonus Civil Engineering History, Technology, & Society Adam Bernstein Jeremy Collins (Vote for 1) (Vote for 1) Physics Rod Drews Camille Y. Allen Michael O’Rourke Jason H. Garnett (Vote for 1) Ken Franklin Kristin Parker R. Scott Fletcher Theodore Choc Senior Respresentative Computer Science Justin Barnes Caroline Pflueger (Vote for 3) (Vote for 1) International Affairs Katie Rhode Craig Tommasello E.W. Looney (Vote for 1) Psychology Jeremy Talley Niraj Patel Bryan Billings Andrew Hamilton (Vote for 1) Nadia A. Mahmood R. Jason Fowler Jesse Shieh John Turner Dae (Daniel) Kim Normer Adams John Englehardt Trent Roche Linda T. Kang Danielle Dees Industrial Engineering Public Policy Mike Comer Aerospace Engineering (Vote for 3) (Vote for 1) Calvin John Yu (Vote for 1) Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Sunny Singh Chris Webb Andrew Padgett Brian W. George (Vote for 1) Yaser Sagha Chris Mardis Keith Becker Brandon Lenfest Carolina Andrade Fall Co-op Justin Bartlett (Vote for 2) Sophomore Representative Architecture Materials Science & Engineering Billy Dondero (Vote for 5) (Vote for 1) Economics (Vote for 1) Shaun Black Victor Allen Dan Moore (Vote for 1) J.P. Coughlin Ji H. Bae Brent Baldwin Stephen Popick Daniel Sims Carrie Anderson Kevin Hellemons Matthew Davis

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College of Computing, where he Arrest from page 1 did not actually take any items. While Rogers did not admit to Tech women start local sorority entering the programs area of the they had already identified him as a Student Center, Vickery believes that By Andrew Santelli and that “the underlying basis of lar beliefs and ideals.” suspect using the security camera Rogers is responsible for that crime News Staff our sorority is to try to be open and Over the past years, female en- system located in the College of as well. accepting.” Vice President Sonali rollment at Georgia Tech has in- Computing. Vickery and others ex- “The MO is similar, so there is a Tech women may soon have a Vedak noted that the founding of creased, but rush numbers have not. amined tapes from the system where seventh choice when selecting a so- Dudney found a problem with this they recognized Rogers. rority. Chi Omega Tau is a new fact, and said that “sororities are a While he did not actually take “There is no magic group dedicated to establishing them- “If every member felt good way to meet people,” and that anything from the College of Com- selves as a local sorority at Georgia Chi Omega Tau’s establishment puting, Rogers entered the build- bullet. There is no Tech, with the goal of being recog- comfortable in one of would help increase those rush num- ing, used a ladder to examine the perfect security that nized by the Panhellenic Council— the six other sororities, bers. “We’re trying to add to the ceiling tiles, and left. After viewing the governing body for female Greek Greek system.” this tape, GTPD made him a sus- comes with any life at the Institute—at its upcom- they would be in Another goal of the group is to pect. guarantees.” ing meeting Tuesday, March 27. them,” give a place for Tech women to find Officer Susan Huberty actually The group began its recruitment comfort. Jack Vickery apprehended Rogers on east cam- and establishment efforts last fall, Sonali Vedak “If every member [of Chi Ome- GTPD Chief of Police pus in the early morning hours of and it has grown in numbers to Chi Omega Tau Vice Pesident ga Tau] felt comfortable in one of Monday, March 11. their current membership of 30 the six other sororities, they would “Officer Huberty, who had ar- women. be in them,” Vedak said. rested Rogers in December, saw him good chance [he committed the Stu- Chi Omega Tau president Jor- the sorority would alleviate some of The road to Panhellenic Coun- and recognized him. She saw him dent Center break-in],” Vickery said. dan Dudney said “Chi Omega Tau the “difficulty in this male-domi- and yelled at him to stop so she During the initial investigation, would provide variety” in Greek life, nated school to find people of simi- See Sorority, page 7 could talk to him,” Vickery said. Rogers also admitted to having a “He took off running with a bag drug problem. He entered the build- in his hand. They chased him down. ings at Tech to find small items that Ivan Allen College Gala Dinner The bag he had contained a bunch he could easily steal and easily sell. of sweatshirts he had just stolen from Rogers has no association to Tech, under the east stands of the Athletic and according to Vickery, he most Association. He had found a way likely resides on the streets. into one of the storage areas and Rogers faces initial charges of took the stuff.” burglary, criminal trespassing, and Once apprehended, officers took resisting arrest, which stem from Rogers into custody, took him to his burglary of the AA and subse- the station and called an investiga- quent arrest. Once the county dis- tor. trict attorney is done with the He eventually admitted to bur- investigation, however, Rogers will glarizing several campus buildings, mostly likely face many more counts including: Student Services, where of burglary. he took T-shirts from the Women’s Because Rogers did not have to Resource Center and petty items force his way into but two of the from several offices; Student Suc- buildings he targeted, new issues cess Center, where he tampered with about security have been raised by the vending machines and took some members of the Tech community. office clocks; the Delta Tau Delta “In the case of Student Services, fraternity, where he stole a CD player; we have a physical security special- Campus Christian Fellowship, where ist who is working with one of our he took several items before drop- contractors to see what can be done. ping them mid-flight; the Industri- There is no magic bullet. There is al and Systems Engineering building, no perfect security that comes with By Scott King / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS where he took a clock radior, Russ any guarantees, but there are things Atlanta City Councilman Michael Bond presents President G. Wayne Clough and Ivan Allen College Chandler Stadium, where he re- that you can do to prevent break- Dean Sue Rosser with a proclamation declaring March 15 Ivan Allen, Jr. day in the city of Atlanta. moved some soft drinks; and the ins,” Vickery said.

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can be scheduled on a 3 year basis, review in each of the four areas, said has been working on this year. In Tenure from page 1 as opposed to the traditional 5 year Uzer. “That doesn’t mean that teach- STaC from page 2 addition to the new track for STaC interval, according to the Faculty ing is ignored,” he added. majors, they have also restructured Handbook. According to the anonymous pro- said Telotte. the graduate IDT program to allow A process exists that regularly In the College of Computing, fessor, the post-tenure review pro- “It allows another option for more junior and senior level STaC reviews the performance of tenured the control instituted on bad per- cess can be negative. “It raises the STaC students and opens up the students to take graduate-level cours- faculty. According to the Georgia formance is an annual review, per- spectre of uncertainties.” But ac- opportunity for students who do es in the design and production of Tech Faculty Handbook, “All ten- formed by the administration within cording to him, the process is not want to go into film by giving them digital media. ured faculty… shall undergo a post- the school. “You get salary cuts if intimidating. “It’s more disciplin- a more focused route,” said Brian LCC has also created a new tech- tenure review at least once every you don’t perform,” said Schwan. ary, it’s not threatening.” Randall, a third year STaC major. nical writing course that will be of- five years.” “[The process] insures While the annual review process “The process is intended to be “We’re hoping it will contribute fered in sections, according to that none of the important areas are provides the administration’s view constructive”, said Uzer. If nega- in two ways. As one it will lure students’ major school. While the neglected,” said Uzer. of faculty performance, the tenure tive points come up in a post-ten- more people who are at Tech and LCC faculty has designed most of But according to the faculty in- review process provides the view of ure review, recommendations are are not happy with their particular the content for this course, the ma- terviewed, non-performance has not tenured faculty performance by fel- made to the faculty member to cor- major, because that is for good or jor schools have been able to choose usually been a problem. “The de- low faculty, according to Schwan. rect them, he said. ill, been one of the major ways that the documents used in the course to partment looks really bad if we don’t When being reviewed under the “I would say,” said Uzer, com- the STaC program develops it’s con- better meet the needs of their stu- perform. It’s not an option,” said post-tenure review process, a ten- paring the two faculty review pro- stituency. But, by the same token, dents. Schwan. If a faculty member’s per- ured faculty member can request cesses, “the requirements [for tenure people who would not normally A freshman writing course that formance falls below par, a review distribution of the weight of his review] are less stringent.” apply to Tech, and who might look puts more emphasis on written and to a place like Georgia State or the oral presentation, as well as collabo- University of Georgia because they rative writing and editing has also CORRECTION offer programs in communication, been added to the list of new classes. On page 4 of last week’s issue of the Technique, we incorrectly reported that student would certainly have a whole new With an increased emphasis on new path they can follow here,” said Te- media through the STAC track, a government elections are over at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. The elections lotte. new digital video lab has been add- actually close at 4:00 p.m. The Technique regrets the error. This is just one in a series of ed to support both undergraduate initiatives that the LCC department and graduate courses.

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also suggested that some of the spaces Input from page 1 be multi-functional such as using the meeting space for study spaces Co-op goes online with new site erences,” said Barke. at times and converting the lounge “We would like to do something area into a dance or music area if By Andrew Santelli tions, students can search for posi- improve the job referral system.” that is unique and different, while needed. News Staff tions of interest with one of the An added benefit for the Coop- at the same time learning from oth- In addition to these general ideas, 600-plus companies (both across erative Division is that the new sys- er universities experiences what works the groups also suggested many pro- Following the path taken by web- the country and around the world) tem eases the burden on the eight and what doesn’t. This is where stu- posals for different types of retail based class registration, the Geor- that are part of the cooperative pro- advisors in the office, “giving them dent input can come in greatly.” space that would contribute greatly gia Tech Cooperative Division gram, as well as submitting resumes more time to counsel with students In order to reach the entire Tech to the campus as a whole. These recently established a system for the and registering for interviews. and give them a greater amount of student body the task force looked retail ideas included a Kinko’s, a approximately 3,200 co-op students information,” said Simmons. at many different options to really restaurant such as Applebees or to find jobs and schedule interviews Josh Teyler, a 2nd-year Indus- see what the needs and opinions of Houstons, and an upgraded movie online. “When you click on trial and Systems Engineering stu- the students were. In late February theater. Furthermore many of the Career Connections, developed dent, said the new Career and early March, the first of these groups also commented that they by a company called BrassRing Cam- the company you can Connections site was “easy to use options took place in the form of would like to see some type of offic- pus, a “comprehensive career-build- immediately get an and remarkably efficient and pow- student focus groups. “We had stu- es or cubicles for student organiza- ing service for young adults,” erful. When you click on the com- dents of various aspects of campus tions in the space. revolutionizes the way Tech stu- interview, it’s very pany you can immediately get an come together and meet in these At the same time, Steele hopes dents will find cooperative jobs. nice.” interview, it’s very nice.” He com- focus groups to discuss what they students realize that space may not A previous computer system, First mented that he liked the ease of felt was needed in the space,” said allow for some of the retail space Place by Academic Software, was Josh Teyler knowing which companies were Goguts. “We wanted to get a wide suggested. “We don’t have a ton of shelved with the release of the new, ISyE Sophomore having interviews and being able to range of people so we looked for space,” said Steele. “Therefore, in web-based system. sign up for one with one click, not both campus leaders and those who general we’re looking at what is hap- Phased in this past fall, Career having to give his resume to some- are not so involved as well.” pening in the Fifth Street project or Connections is aimed at giving stu- one beforehand. Barke felt that this ability to reach the proposed Undergraduate Learn- dents “a leg up in the process and Simmons said the reasoning to Career Connections also helps all types of students was achieved ing Center to make sure that we better access to the companies who switch to a web-based registration the Cooperative Division achieve through the student focus groups. don’t duplicate ideas while at the work in the system,” said Harold system was “to give us an easier way its goal of finding a job for a student “[Reaching all students] has been same time suggesting that maybe Simmons, Associate Director of the to have students submit biographi- “that’s closest to what they study, to a concern of ours from the very the larger ideas such as a full-blown Cooperative Division. cal data and prepare resumes, regis- supplement and complement what beginning,” said Barke. “We want- Kinko’s could serve better in the With the use of Career Connec- ter for job interviews, as well as they learn in the classroom.” ed to use outreach processes that Fifth Street project.” would tap all students interests. We For any groups and organiza- knew that getting input from those tions that still have ideas on how Tech Service TTP Picnic in organizations would be easy, but they would like to see the current getting info from those not as in- bookstore space used, the task force volved or commuters would be more is taking suggestions through email difficult. The focus groups help to until March 30. Goguts encourages reach many different groups.” anyone with an idea to email In addition, the task force has [email protected] also provided another outlet in which and give a short description of their students and organizations can sug- idea. Goguts wants to remind stu- gest their ideas about the use of the dents that this not a place to request old bookstore space. An email ac- space but instead to submit a pro- count has been set up so that stu- posal on how the space should func- dents and organizations can tion for the students. comment about what they would While the expansion task force like to see the space used for. has been preparing ideas for the cur- However, Steele hopes that stu- rent bookstore space, many behind dents won’t look at this as a way the scenes changes have been taking only to promote their own self-in- place within the bookstore itself. In terests. “We want to discourage peo- early February, the future of the ple from supporting their own Georgia Tech bookstore changed interests,” said Steele. “They need greatly when the management of to show that there is a deep need on the store was signed over to a pri- campus for their suggestion, and vate company. As of July 1, the GT By Jody Shaw / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS how it will benefit the entire cam- bookstore will be under the man- Ananni Mitchell and Melissa Dolgetta were among the many elementary students and Tech tutors who pus and build a sense of communi- agement of Barnes and Noble Col- took a study break at the Burger Bowl on Saturday. The event was part of the Techwood Tutorial Project. ty.” lege Bookstores, which operate on Although the task force has until over 400 university campuses across the end of the semester to submit the nation. Susanne Hodges, president of a seventh sorority.” their ideas to Thompson, they are The decision was made in order Sorority from page 5 the Georgia Tech Panhellenic Coun- If Chi Omega Tau’s proposal now beginning to take the ideas to provide the Georgia Tech stu- cil said that Chi Omega Tau has a passes, they will be established as a from the focus groups and work dent body as well as all of midtown good chance of receiving a charter. local sorority and if they attract eighty with these ideas to see how feasible Atlanta a bookstore superstore that cil has been difficult for Chi Omega “I haven’t been able to talk to members, then they may be picked and functional the students opin- will include a college bookstore as Tau. This past November, the Grad- the other presidents, but it seems up by a national sorority and be its ions would be in the space provid- well as a café and CD department uate Student Senate rejected a pro- like it would be a good idea,” Hodges Georgia Tech chapter. Their rush, ed. In the four focus groups that once the bookstore moves with the posal for chartership due to their said. however, would not be held con- were held earlier this month, many completion of the Fifth Street project. being female only. Last year Panhellenic voted not currently with Panhellenic sorority of the groups found common ground When Barnes and Noble takes over Currently, Chi Omega Tau has to extend an invitation to bring a rush. on numerous ideas. Each of the fo- operation of the bookstore in July, a request submitted to the Georgia national sorority to campus, but this Dudney and Vedak remain op- cus groups wanted to see more meet- officials in Auxiliary Services feel Tech Student Foundation for $4,000 group is different. Hodges sees the timistic, but if the proposal fails, ing space and a multipurpose lounge that students will notice little change of funds for recruitment and pro- success of Chi Omega Tau as “kind they said the project would not die. area included in the space. Many in the operation of the store. motions. of a test for whether or not we need “We’re still friends.”

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Editorial Board: Quote of the week: OPINIONS “I'm living so far beyond my income that Chris Baucom, Editor-in-Chief we may almost be said to be living apart.” Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 – ee cummings Jennifer Hinkel, News Editor Jennifer Dykes, Opinions Editor OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion Becca Cutri-Kohart, Campus Life Editor Sarah Graybeal, Entertainment Editor Matt Bryan, Sports Editor Shaft 1 or shaft 2? Daniel Uhlig, Photography Editor Christina Freyman, Advertising Manager During SGA elections this coming Monday through Wednes- Matt Flagg, Online Editor day, students will also vote on options concerning graduation Jody Shaw, Managing Editor for this fall and future semesters. This referendum may be the beginning of an encouraging trend of cooperation between SGA and the President’s Office. Even more incredibly, the President’s Office promises to respect the collective decision of the students; the winning option will be policy for years to come. This year, students have one more reason to vote than in years past, as this policy will directly affect all students graduating after Fall 2001. Regardless of whether or not students like either of the two options, seeking input in a referendum is a good way to resolve the issue. Don’t forget basics A recent step in the School of LCC will create a new undergraduate track within the STaC major that focuses on film and media studies. While expanded course offerings can benefit students, the School must carefully ensure that the opportunity to take such classes does not distract from learning strong writing and communication skills that the new courses may not emphasize. Too many students come to the Student Publications office to improve their writing skills and YOUR VIEWS Letters to the Editor learn how to string sentences together; these skills should be learned in English 1001 and 1002. The School must focus on GSG “ineffeciency” is actually sour grapes teaching core communication skills while broadening to include classes that may not share a similar emphasis. As the Graduate Executive, we swer the Senate’s questions. troversy, money for Women’s Aware- cannot ignore the false and igno- As part of our so-called “ineffi- ness Month that included $4000 rant charges made by Ms. Melissa ciency,” Matassa’s supporters asked for an obscure speaker. With an Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Editorial Matassa of Women’s Awareness for a waiver of our Bylaws to con- optimistic projection of 200 Tech Board, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. Month about the Graduate Student sider their bill out of turn, which attendees, the GSS was asked to Government (GSG). seriously inconvenienced other fund $20 a person for an event with First, the Graduate Student Sen- groups that had been waiting long- limited campus-wide appeal. As a Give liberal arts classes ate (GSS) is organized as a legisla- er. It seems that she expects special body, the GSG has repeatedly de- ture, and we are a deliberative body. treatment, and she got it. It is sur- nied excessive speaker’s fees that do We comply with Robert’s Rules, prising she would complain after not serve a wide audience. the respect they deserve and our meetings follow parliamen- jumping to the head of the line, but Further, the GSG has repeated- tary procedure. Every group that we believe her specious charges re- ly fought to cap outrageous speak- This past week’s article on the for the engineering “gods” on cam- comes before us is given time to sulted from a failure to convince er’s fees, and in turn support Ivan Allen College’s ten year anni- pus. Until Tech students go into a present their request. The Wom- the Senate that the request was mer- programming that benefits the en- versary brings home a point which liberal arts class to learn, rather than en’s Awareness Month representa- itorious. tire Tech community, not just an needs to be addressed. While Tech show off their arrogance, the Ivan tives had ample opportunity to Matassa failed to mention the struggles to give its liberal arts pro- Allen College will garner no inter- present their case, and also to an- legislation that generated this con- See GSG, page 10 gram respect, the Tech student com- nal respect. This second-class atti- munity does not give their fellow tude has to change with the students. peers any respect. Tech students, Secondly, funding and interest specifically engineers and science must be increased. Interest in the majors, suffer from arrogance. Ivan Allen College has grown espe- The Tech engineer believes that cially among those brave individu- they are one of the best engineers als who recognize the merits of a because they are. However, these liberal arts education. Outside in- engineers and scientists, and even terest by professionals and prospec- some ex-Ivan Allen College mem- tive students will only help these bers, the Dupree folks, assume that departments. Funding must accom- Ivan Allen majors are “worthless” pany this new interest, allowing these or “don’t teach you anything”. Dur- departments, and the Tech coming my classes, I have watched count- munity to grow in numbers and less engineers and scientists bring intellectual sophistication. While their opinions and arrogance to bear Tech builds new bio and environ- on such things as modern political mental buildings for great profit to theory, ethics, or any number of the engineering departments, the literary courses. All areas where they areas of real value are overlooked. don’t have a clue. Another com- The students, University Board of mon response to the knowledge of Regents, and the higher ups in the my major is, oh you’re one of them. Tech administration can achieve a In their own minds, they think that new goal: a renowned liberal arts they have mastered this liberal arts college based at a highly renowned field like all the others. In reality, state technical institution that earns they have only confirmed they are funding on its own merits. Until fools. Tech students and the university I suggest two things. Firstly, The system realize this, Tech will ulti- students must realize that experts in mately be a second-class university, these fields are worthwhile and do with a great engineering program. make significant impacts, then these majors will no longer be considered Jason Heasley By Matt Norris / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS second-class citizens, the “fun” classes [email protected] OPINIONS Technique • Friday, March 23, 2000 • 9 “Organizational ego” discourages campus involvement TECHNIQUE “The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” Simplier and more direct application processes, inclusiveness, and diversity could help Established in 1911 Tech organizations continue to grow and improve instead of becoming inbred cliques Editor-in-Chief In the past several years, a grass- duced to nothing more than elitist Chris Baucom roots movement began here at Geor- “The organizational ego virus cliques. All of Tech’s organizations gia Tech. Administrators and faculty has detrimental effects for have the potential to play amazing • • • decided they wanted to encourage roles on the campus, but the cur- aspiring leaders as well as the News students to excel not only in the rent trend of artificial exclusivity on Jennifer Hinkel, Editor classroom, but also in leadership campus threatens this ideal. Tony Kluemper, Assistant Editor organization itself.” Andrew Santelli, Jennifer LaHatte, Mary endeavors. The result of this brain- It is important for leaders to rec- DeCamp, Nasir Barday storm is the Georgia Tech Leader- Jody Shaw ognize these trends within their or- Managing Editor Opinions ship Initiative—a proposal that is ganizations and correct them. My Jennifer Dykes, Editor partly in place and partly in the own organization, the Technique, planning stages. This plan would comes dangerously close to cross- Campus Life Becca Cutri-Kohart, Editor develop strategies and training for son. on the Tech campus and the greater ing the line from community ser- Julia Trapold, Assistant Editor Michael Barton, Matt Nugent, Katy Jo Tech students that would allow them Georgia Tech’s President’s Schol- community. They should not merely vant to elitist clique. Each week we Schroer to hone their leadership skills. arship Program requires only one be social organizations that provide provide you with news and features While this Initiative is an im- application—the same one every more benefits for members than for of interest to the greater campus Entertainment Sarah Graybeal, Editor portant one, it should not be neces- Tech student fills out, an individu- others. community, as well as the consen- Alan Back, Rebekah Bardwell, Kit sary. With hundreds of student sus opinion of the editorial board FitzSimons, Jamie Schulz, Jon Kaye, al interview that takes approximately While requiring prospective Vivian Vakili organizations already on campus, thirty minutes, and a group inter- members to attend a social or other on major campus issues. At the same the doors of opportunity should al- view that is about an hour in length. similar event may be a good way to time, we sometimes become too ea- Sports Matt Bryan, Editor ready be open for students who are Using data from those sources, as observe the manner in which an ger to live up to our reputation as Derek Haynes, Assistant Editor willing to step in and do the work. well as teacher recommendations individual interacts with others, it “The South’s Liveliest College News- Jerry Wible Unfortunately, many campus or- and SAT scores, the PSP is able to also provides an opportunity for paper,” and we mistakenly under- Production ganizations require applications pro- adequately and fairly allocate thou- current members to railroad their mine our own mission. Some have Christina Freyman, Adversting Mgr. Jamie Schulz, Unloved Production Mgr. cesses that are so painstaking and sands of dollars to individual stu- friends into membership. Once called our PSAs and sliver boxes Gavin Cramblet, Copy Editor contrived that they actually discour- dents. If an elaborate five-hour long membership in a group is based more divisive intrusions in an otherwise Adam Toner, Ads Technician age involvement—especially stu- group interview, such as the one on ‘who you know’ than merit, a respectable publication. I can’t say I Photography dents who are trying to get involved used by FASET orientation, is not group compromises its integrity and disagree. Daniel Uhlig, Editor Wade Burch, Darkroom Mgr. for the first time. I call this syn- required to earn a four-year schol- esteem within the Tech communi- The organizational ego virus, Kristi Odom, Assistant Editor drome organizational ego, and too arship worth thousands of dollars, ty. In addition to harming the group’s which has the potential to become a Carter Green, Assistant Editor Rob Hill, John Jewell, Scott King, many Tech student groups suffer then no Tech student group can standing in the Tech community, case of full-blown clique, has detri- Marques McMillan, Brian Oxford, Dale from this illness. justify such a requirement. Last time organization ego can also result in a mental effects for aspiring leaders as Russell, David Ziskind Organizational ego can show it- I checked, no student group was collection of individuals that is ho- well as the organization itself. Many Online self through a variety of symptoms, awarding stipends for membership. mogenous. Tech’s organizations students leave Tech not because they Matt Flagg, Editor Martin Wiggins, Assistant Editor but the most distinctive sign is an Other signs of organizational ego should look like Tech—they should can’t make it academically, but be- extensive multi-step application and can include, but are not limited to, be composed of diverse individuals cause they don’t feel like they are Managing Editor interview process. Any organization those groups that require attendance with a variety of backgrounds, ex- part of community. Some student Jody Shaw that requires an application, followed at socials and other similar activities periences, and ideas that they bring organizations and their leaders con- Board of Student by group interview, and supplement- to gain membership. This require- to the table. tribute to this problem of retention Publications ed with an application suffers from ment is all too familiar to fraternity When student organizations be- by building the barriers to involve- Dr. Carole E. Moore, Chair RoseMary Wells, Publications Mgr. organizational ego. ‘Why make such and sorority rush. Individuals who come exclusive and homogenous, ment even higher. Billiee Pendleton-Parker, Adviser a claim,’ you ask. ‘Maybe these or- are interested in finding a social group they fail to enhance the overall stu- A student without a lot of previ- ganizations just want to select their of people with whom they get along dent life of the Tech community. ous leadership who desires to be Advertising and Accounting members carefully,’ you contend. and fit in should go through rush; When student organizations fail to Nancy Bowen, Business Mgr. Well, allow me to make a compari- Marcus Kwok, Accounts Mgr. student organizations serve purposes serve the greater good, they are re- See Orgs, page 10 Donna Sammander, Advertising Mgr. Atlanta must improve to reach true world class status • • • Copyright Notice Atlanta bills itself as a world class do not a spectacular city make. Copyright © 2001, Christopher L. metropolis. Past host of the Olym- “Unless the city starts to focus on Of course, the grass is always Baucom, Editor, and by the Board of Student Publications. The Technique is an pics and the Super Bowl, home of a more cosmopolitan experience, greener, and even more so with an official publication of the Georgia Tech Coca-Cola, and arguably one of the ocean in between, but in the case of Board of Student Publications. No part of this paper may be reproduced in any most rapidly expanding cities in the we will never attract the cultural Atlanta, life here barely borders on manner without written permission from US, Atlanta’s fame is not entirely bearable at times. On a dull week- the Editor or from the Board of Student and artistic ‘greats.’” Publications. The ideas expressed herein unfounded. Unfortunately, Atlan- end night, when Buckhead feels over- are those of the editor or the individual ta has a long way to go and many Jennifer Hinkel done and one has already seen what’s authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Student problems to fix before it can achieve News Editor playing at the Fox (twice), this city Publications, the students, staff, or faculty the status it boasts of. It’s a nice city of Georgia Tech, or the University System offers few alternatives. Even better, of Georgia. to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live a student in London can go every- here. sive parking in this city, is a safe and cism. How can someone criticize where at student prices. I could have Advertising Information A few days ago, I visited Lon- efficient transportation network too the home of the famed “Naked Chef,” spent months seeing London, but Information and rate cards can be found don, truly a “world class” city, for much to ask? Apparently, Atlanta’s Jamie Oliver? I can’t name any fa- after a semester in Atlanta, I can’t on our World Wide Web site at http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique/. the first time. After visiting there, city government thinks so. mous chefs with restaurants in At- wait to get out of here. The deadline for reserving ad space and how can one bear life in a concrete Far more impressing than the lanta, and although we offer a handful submitting ad copy is noon on Friday, one Atlanta could fix many of its prob- week prior to publication. There are no jungle like this one? London may convenience of excellent and acces- of quality fine dining experiences, lems with a few well-aimed initia- exceptions to this policy. For rate information, call our offices at (404) 894- have a few thousand years on Atlan- sible public transportation were the we will never compare to London’s tives, starting with the MARTA 2830, Monday through Friday from 10 ta, but time can’t account for the ample cultural opportunities I en- cadre of Paris trained culinary ar- problem. Expanding two lines to a.m. to 5 p.m. Advertising space cannot be reserved over the phone. The Technique better conveniences and culture of countered at every turn. More than tistes. six, with stops further into the ‘burbs office is located in room 137 of the a world capital such as London. twenty theatres, featuring everything A day and a half in London was and more efficient scheduling, could Student Services Building, 353 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0290. From the start, I was impressed from Phantom to The Inspector Calls nowhere near enough time to expe- easily send Atlanta on the way to Questions regarding advertising billing by the quality of public transporta- and The Complete Works of Shakes- rience the city’s greatness. Every good improvement. As far as culture, At- should be directed to Marcus Kwok at (404) 894-9187, or RoseMary Wells at tion in the city. Unlike Atlanta’s peare, Abridged could keep one en- city should share such a claim, but lanta could add a few theaters and (404) 894-2830. two MARTA lines, London sports tertained for weeks, even without one could easily visit Atlanta’s high- begin its own opera company, for an underground rail system, nick- the multitude of concerts, muse- lights in less than 48 hours. starters. The population of this city Letter Submission Policy named “the Tube,” that goes virtu- ums, and exciting nightlife. Atlanta This city ahs its benefits, from a could certainly support more cul- The Technique welcome all letters to the editor and will print letters on a timely ally everywhere in and around the offers the Fox, the High, and Buck- booming economy, relatively low tural endeavors. However, unless and space-available basis. Letters should be city on over 6 different lines. MAR- head, but not much else. living expenses (especially in com- the city starts to focus on a more hand-delivered, mailed to Georgia Tech Campus Mail Code 0290, or e-mailed to TA looks more than sad in compar- Stunning architecture, histori- parison with London!) and a cli- cosmopolitan, metropolitan expe- [email protected]. Letters ison. cal landmarks, and some of the mate with more sun than snow—Ella rience, we will never attract the cul- should be addressed to Chris Baucom, Editor. All letters must be signed and must Stuck in Atlanta without a car, world’s best shopping also delight Fitzgerald never sang a song about tural and artistic “greats” that add include a campus box number or other one can travel to Buckhead, Lenox the traveler or resident of London “a foggy day in Atlanta town.” Re- life to a city. I doubt that anyone valid mailing address for verification purposes. Letters should not exceed 400 and Perimeter Malls, and Harts- town. Admittedly, Atlanta won’t be markably, some of Atlanta’s most has come to Atlanta to write a novel words and should be submitted by 8 a.m. field International Airport. With- able to compete in the historical urban areas are enjoying a renais- since Margaret Mitchell, and we’re Wednesday in order to be printed in the following Friday’s issue. Any letters not out a car in London, I went category for another two thousand sance, with a rise in luxury housing not exactly a hotspot of music or meeting these criteria or not considered by everywhere I wanted to go with min- years, but Lenox Mall is no Har- and a fall in crime in some parts of art. Atlanta has potential, but it will the Editorial Board of the Technique to be of valid intent will not be printed. Editors imal walking and no taxi rides; if I rod’s, and shopping in Midtown the city. In fact, I can name a hand- never reach it without taking some reserves the right to edit for style, content, lived in London, I doubt I would will never be High Street. ful of beautiful neighborhoods I and length. Only one submission per cues from some truly excellent cit- person will be printed each term. even want to own a car. With the As far as the food, England has wouldn’t mind inhabiting, such as ies. huge population of metro Atlanta certainly been shafted by years of the vibrant Virginia Highlands. Meanwhile, I’ll be spending my Contacting Us and the impossibility of inexpen- what I think is unfounded criti- However, a few great neighborhoods vacation time in London. Cheers. [email protected] 10 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique OPINIONS

GSG from page 8 Orgs from page 9 Wanted: Letters to the Editor handful of students. involved in something he or she ors on campus. PCGB’s success Really, Matassa complains be- cares about will be intimidated by proves that it is possible to have an cause she lost, not because the Grad- an application with multiple essay application process that both en- Got something you’re mad about? uate Senate is inefficient or inept. questions and an interview process courages budding and still allows We support women at Georgia Tech, that lasts several rounds. Organiza- current members to accurately eval- but not outlandish requests for lim- tions who really want to encourage uate candidates. ited resources that serve few. Her involvement and community will Retention and leadership are se- Send letters to the editor to: program lacked merit, and having simplify their application processes rious issues that many individuals no logical arguments to support her, and make them less intimidating at Tech are devoting time and re- she wrongly has attacked the Grad- for first-time applicants. The Presi- sources to address. The answers to [email protected] or uate Student Government. The pro- dent’s Council Governing Board these problems, however, do not cess worked exactly as it should, uses an application process that is require administrators from the ivory [email protected]. insuring all student organizations not only simple, but also extremely halls of Tech tower to wave their that come before the GSG are treat- fair. The application’s simplictiy magical administrative wands over ed fairly. encourages people to apply, and a the problems. It requires a few cur- brief interview allows the selection rent leaders to step up and say that Please limit your letters to 400 Grant Jenman, GSG President committee to narrow its choices. the current trend is bad and call for [email protected] Other student organizations a change. Until organizations make Matt Kaufman, GSG VP should follow this example and cre- the changes themselves and encour- words. Thank you! [email protected] ate simple applications procedures age new leaders to emerge, Tech Jennifer Jordan, GSG Secretary that encourage new students to be- will always be run a select few mem- [email protected] come involved in leadership endeav- bers of the leadership elite.

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I’m a busy man! I say, either agree with me or take a hike! I'm right, period! End of discussion! - Calvin CAMPUSpage 11 LIFE Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 11 Behind the camera Ad, not news, creates stir Becky Bardwell is the lady behind the A controversial Civil War reperations ad CAMPUS LIFE camera. A video producer for GTCN, she generates controversy among college records all many happening events. Page 15 newspapers. Page 14 Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 Spy on your roommates, babysit pet goldfish, keep up with relatives all over the world and socialize—all with webcams By Michael Barton selves far from home. As you’ve seen on TV Ali Tariq, an EE sophomore, recently acquired a used webcam “for Web cameras (known as “web- five bucks.” cams”) seem to be coming into fash- “[I plan on using it] mainly to ion across Georgia Tech campus. keep in touch with people in In- Webcams can be used in online chats, dia,” said Tariq. Of course, web- video conferencing, live video broad- cams can be used worldwide using casting on the Internet, and snap- the Internet. shot pictures. Netmeeting is the prime soft- These little devices are compact ware used for webcams due to its and normally can be hooked up availability as a free download on through a USB port or parallel port. the Internet. Some upshot companies, such This software uses IP addresses as Intel, have created software to as the calling number and easily allow the user to play several games rings the other user to ask if they using their camera, increasing con- want to take the call or not. sumer interest. Audio, whiteboard, chat, and Basketball, ghosts and goblin video conferencing are available op- shooting, and games such as hitting tions for this software. a ball around the screen are a few One of the more entertaining games invented by these software uses of webcams is to broadcast live companies. video all day long.

Another reason cited for using Teveo and Inetcam are two live By John Jewell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS webcams is a social one. personal webcasting sites allowing Michael Enos is one of the students on campus who has taken to using webcams. Enos’s cam is broadcast in Students connect to other web- usage of any type of webcam to real-time, for anyone in the world to see. Other uses for webcams range from surveillance to communication. cam or non-webcam users across broadcast real-time video. the nation to either show them how Jesse Shieh, a computer science The Georgia Tech Aerial Ro- stare at computers (http://www.cc. Considering the technical aspect, they look, to see how the other user student who broadcasts his web- botics lab has a web cam that is best gatech.edu/gvu/lab/cam/). the bandwidth varies with the type looks, orto see each other while talk- cam using Teveo, said, “Everyone viewed between 9 a.m.—3 p.m. There are some practical uses for of server. Bandwidth is definitely ing through a microphone at the gets a real kick out of it.” when there have been reports of streaming videos. going to be high when using web- same time if audio is available. Streaming video is not limited some very unusual flying robots. People may watch their house, cams. These devices can also be used to to a single person. Laboratories at (http://www.cad.gatech.edu/~gtar/ business, dorm room, pets or chil- According to the Office of In- talk to friends and family across the Tech also use webcams for real-time html/live_video/livepic.html). dren using live streaming. formation Technology (OIT), how- world whether or not the other par- viewing of the labs, such as the The GVU Center at the College Personal streaming can be seen ever, there is enough supported ty has a webcam, a very popular use ME2110 lab (http://precision.me. of Computing has two more cams from anywhere in the world using for college students that find them- gatech.edu/class/me2110). so you can watch people sit and the Internet. See Webcam, page 14

Women’s Awareness Month Doria Roberts More lawyers thanks to PAD Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law society, helps nurture and prepare future attorneys for law school and eventually, the courtroom By Katy Jo Schroer Under the previous president, Students can, through the or- Will see you in court Hannah Moon-McSwain, a ganization, become a member management junior, the Pre-Law in the fraternity, volunteer for Are you interested in law- Society became the organized events, and be informed about school, or are you thinking you GT chapter of the nationally rec- careers in law. may be, but are not sure? Phi ognized fraternity Phi Alpha Del- This also allows participants Alpha Delta is the newly char- ta. to network with those who share tered Pre-Law Fraternity at Geor- This past fall semester over their interest in law. gia Tech. thirty members were chartered “Tech doesn’t have a large Formerly the GT Pre-Law pre-law community,” Sleiper Society, Phi Alpha Delta is su- said. “This organization brings pervised by Professor Roberta you into a loop.” Berry. “The biggest thing “We get together and share This organization is designed Phi Alpha Delta information about law schools for students with an interest in and how we prepare for the law who may or may not pursue does is bring in LSAT,” said Blythe. law school in the future. guest speakers, This year, Phi Alpha Delta Russell Blythe, a member and has sponsored a number of pre- a Biology senior, said that he especially attorneys sentations under the “Biotech- joined to “learn more about le- who did their nology, Ethics, and Policy Spring gal profession and to explore an undergraduate Speaker Series.”␣ interest in public policy issues.” This series is also co-spon- Students are provided with work at Tech” sored by the Institute of Bioengi- opportunities to learn more about neering and Bioscience (IBB) and Chad Sleiper law in order to be successful in the School of Public Policy (SPP). President, Phi Alpha Delta making a decision about law The first guest, on March 13, school and applying, as well as was Prof. John Robinson of the achieving a successful career in University of Notre Dame’s Law the law field. into the formal fraternity. School and Philosophy Depart- Phi Alpha Delta sponsors All students are welcome to ment.␣ speakers and hosts reviews for attend, although new members Prof. Robinson’s lectures were the LSAT tests. are selected once during spring titled, “Managed Death and Or- Club President and Public semester and once during fall. gan Harvesting,” and, “How Policy junior, Chad Sleiper, said, The group of members rep- Glucksberg trumped Roe v. “The biggest thing Phi Alpha resents the spectrum of students, Wade and what that Means for By John Jewell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Delta does is bring in guest speak- with majors ranging from Pub- American Political Life.” A highlight of Women’s Awareness Month was the folk musician Doria ers, especially attorneys who did lic Policy to Engineering. The next speaker is Prof. Roberts at Under the Couch on Tuesday. Events continue through March. their undergraduate work at There are many opportuni- Tech.” ties relevant to Phi Alpha Delta. See Pre-Law, page 14 12 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique CAMPUS LIFE

Buzz Around the Katherine Duncan J.P. Coughlin Collins Westcott Phil Campbell ID Freshman MSE Freshman CE Freshman EE Freshman Campus “Stanford, because it’s “Arizona, because I’m “Indiana State. Larry “GT, because we have warm in California.” from Arizona.” the Legend’s alma the Goose. The Goose mater.” solves everything.”

Question of the week “Who is your pick to win the NCAA tournament?” Nicholai Dessypris Kristen Parks Aaron Hurst Jim Whitehead ISyE Junior EAS Sophomore ISyE Senior ISyE Senior “Maryland, because I “Duke, because I hate “Southwest Texas “Gonzaga all the Feature and Photos By Carter Green and Sarah Graybeal hate Duke.” Maryland.” A&T. My dad went way.” there.”

My section is being overwhelmed by XYZ Week and PDQ Month. Why can’t we just have events year round, then I wouldn’t fill my pages with schedules. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 13 Campus briefs Islamic Awareness Week Mystery Behind the Veil Winter Buzz semi-formal to be held this weekend This Friday, March 23, is the annual Winter Buzz, a semi-formal for the entire school. The event is at the Biltmore and runs from 8 p.m. until midnight. There will be coach buses going back and forth between campus and the Biltmore. There will be a DJ, door prizes, food, and drinks. The cost is $11 without a T-shirt and $15 with a T-shirt. Tickets are on sale at the Student Center Box Office. If you would like more information, contact Angie Pullen at [email protected], or visit http://rha.gatech.edu. SAE hosts campus-wide car show with $50 award This Saturday, March 24, the Society of Automotive Engineers is sponsoring their First Annual Campus-Wide Car Show. It will be held in the MRDC parking lot from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Divisions for entrants will be Antique, Stock, Audio, Modified, and 4x4 classes. A $50 award will be given to “Best in Show,” and $20 awards will be given to the first place finishers in each division. For more information, visit http://www.me.gatech.edu/sae, or contact [email protected].

Alcohol Policy Revision meeting next week By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Islamic Awareness week brought programs to campus to raise awareness of the Islamic culture. These This Monday, March 26, there will be an Alcohol Policy Revision programs included the role of Jesus as a prophet, the status of women, science, and the modern world. Meeting in Room 117 of the Student Services Building. It will be from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Alpha Xi Delta holds golf tournament for charity Greek Week 2001 Schedule of Events Alpha Xi Delta is sponsoring a charity golf tournament, which benefits the Atlanta Children’s Shelter. It will be held on Sunday, April Sunday, April 1 Wednesday, April 4 22, at the Southerness Golf Club in Stockbridge, GA. There is a 1:30 9:00 a.m.—Olympus Derby, the Hill 2:05 p.m.—Watermelon Chase, Sigma Nu House p.m. shotgun start, and the tournament will be played in teams of four. 11:00 a.m.—Car pull, O’Keefe parking lot 3:05 p.m.—Bat Race, Burger Bowl The cost is $85 for adults and $65 for students, which includes cart 11:05 a.m.—Climb Mt. Olympus, the Hill 3:15 p.m.—Slam Dunk Contest, Chi Phi House rental, greens fee, range balls, dinner, and a T-shirt. There will be prizes 12:00 p.m.— Chipping Challenge, Burger Bowl 4:30 p.m.—Faculty Reception, Student Success for closest to pin, longest drive, longest putt, and more. Entry forms can 2:00 p.m.—Pass the Torch, track be obtained from any Alpha Xi member, or by contacting Anne 4:00 p.m.—Arm Wrestling, TKE house Thursday, April 5 Bradford at [email protected]. Entry forms are due by Fri- 2:05 p.m.—Hula Hoop Race, Burger Bowl day, April 6. Contact Anne for more information. Monday, April 2 3:05 p.m.—Stampede, Burger Bowl 3:05 p.m.—Homerun Derby, Burger Bowl 5:05 p.m.—Hail Fein, SAC 4:15 p.m.—Chariot Chug Race, Burger Bowl 7:05 p.m.—Bail Out & Pool Events, Bubble Pool Sailing Club new member barbeque coming up 6:00 p.m.—Greek God & Goddess, SC Theatre The Sailing Club is hosting its annual open house and new member Friday, April 6 barbeque at Lake Laneir on Saturday, March 23. The group will go to Tuesday, April 3 4:05 p.m.—Rack ‘Em Up, SC Game Room the lake for a day of sailing and a beach barbeque. For more informa- 11:05 a.m.—Human Pyramid, Burger Bowl tion, contact Phil Timm [email protected] for more infor- 3:05 p.m.—Sack Race, Burger Bowl Sunday, April 8 mation. 3:15 p.m.—Three-Legged Jello Jam, Burger Bowl 12:00 p.m.—Tug, Vacant Lot 4:05 p.m.—Frisbee Golf, Student Center Stairs 4:15 p.m.—Obstacle Course, Burger Bowl Monday, April 9 Send us your brief; keep campus informed: 7:00 p.m.—Limbo Contest, Phi Sig House 8:00 p.m.—Greek Sing Finals, Ferst Theatre [email protected]

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Winter Buzz: I am sorry. I will never make fun of formal dresses again (I can’t say the same about boys). Have fun at the dance everyone!!!!!! 14 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique CAMPUS LIFE

Webcam from page 11 Civil War ad sparks controversy at universities bandwidth for the current webcam ing where to go to buy a webcam, By Sarah Salwen Many of the 47 school news- demands. usage on campus. how much they cost, what compa- Cavalier Daily papers that received the ad reject- It also reprinted 1,000 copies Michael Estler, a Systems Sup- nies produce them, and how easily ed it. of its Friday edition and redis- port Specialist at OIT, said, “If ev- the installation is. (U-WIRE) University of Virgin- However, three other news- tributed them on campus Satur- erybody on campus were to start On average, a good webcam costs ia—A student coalition at Brown papers, including those at Arizo- day. using webcams, it could possibly anywhere from $50-$100 at most University has become so incensed na State, the University of “Gentlemen like [Horowitz] cause a bandwidth problem; how- electronic stores, such as Best Buy, by The Brown Daily Herald, the California-Berkeley, and the Uni- are entitled to their opinions,” ever, there is no problem at this CompUSA, or Circuit City. school’s student newspaper, that versity of California-Davis ran the Costa said, acknowledging the First time.” In other words, webcam us- Intel, Ezonics, Logitech, IBM, it has demanded the paper cease advertisement but later published Amendment right to free speech. age on campus is not too massive. and 3COM are just a few of the distribution on campus and re- apologies. But “there are issues you have to An average of 1 in 10 students on companies that make quality web- move the word “Brown” from its “We decided to run the adver- be more sensitive to,” and stu- Tech campus actually use webcams. cams. title. tisement because [it was] a busi- dent newspapers should “have the If you feel the desire to broad- Most webcams come with their These demands, the newest ness decision,” Moos said. foresight to know an ad like that cast your image over the Internet to own company software or have added to a growing list, were The ad ran in the Herald last could cause problems,” he said. friends, relatives, and complete downloadable drivers on the Inter- sparked by the publication of a Tuesday. But before distribution Horowitz issued several state- strangers, you may now be wonder- net. controversial advertisement de- Friday, a coalition of mostly mi- ments on Frontpage magazine’s nouncing the payment of repara- nority student groups seized nearly Web site in response to the con- tions for slavery. 4,000 copies of the paper to pre- troversy spurred by his advertise- Pre-Law from page 11 “It is not the place of the edi- vent its release in demonstration ments. torial board to choose which opin- of their anger. In a statement, Horowitz said Haavi Morreim of the University tificates, and her work to creating a ions can run” in the paper, Herald “I doubt that would be our the controversy remains very one- of Tennessee College of Medicine.␣ pre-law minor at Georgia Tech. Editor-in-Chief Patrick Moos said. first course of action” in a similar sided and said that “the critics’ Prof. Morreim is a bioethicist “She’s played an incredible role Written and paid for by con- situation, said Mike Costa, presi- characterizations of my motives who focuses on the law and eco- in sponsoring the society... she’s very servative author David Horow- dent of the University’s Black Stu- and perspectives are so hysterical nomics of medicine and managed open to helping anyone who’s in- itz, the full-page ad is headlined dent Alliance. and absurd that I have not even care.␣ terested in going to law school,” “Ten Reasons Why Reparations If facing a situation like the bothered to answer them.” Dr. Morreim will deliver two said Blythe. for Slavery Is a Bad Idea—and one at Brown, “we would proba- The Herald receives no finan- lectures on Friday, April 6, at 12 Over the next year, Sleiper said, Racist Too.” bly want to contact the newspa- cial support from Brown Univer- p.m. at the IBB and 3:30 p.m. at the “I’d really like to see PAD grow on Among the reasons the ad lists, per or write an opinion piece,” sity and is completely independent Clary Theatre in the Success Cen- campus, and become well known “Reparations to African Ameri- Costa said. from the school. ter (titles of talks are still TBA). [and] also establish relationships with cans have already been paid ... in The coalition also demanded As a result, the paper relies on Phi Alpha Delta’s new leader- law school admissions offices, so the form of welfare benefits and the Herald not keep the $580 advertisements for all its funding, ship was sworn in just this past Feb- that they can come in and speak.” racial preferences.” paid by Horowitz and instead Moos said. “We run every ad we ruary. The ad also states, “The repa- donate the funds to the Third get every day ... (but) we will not They are currently working on a If you would like more informa- rations claim is a separatist idea World community, a campus print ads that are illegal or ob- schedule of speakers and events for tion, visit Phi Alpha Delta’s website that sets African Americans against minority fund, and it demanded scene,” he said. the members of “PAD” for the next at http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/pre- the nation that gave them free- a free full-page ad for response to year. law, or e-mail them at dom,” and, “there is no single Horowitz’s ad. The Technique received the Prof. Berry brings resources [email protected]. The group holds group clearly responsible for the The Herald has refused to ful- Horowitz ad last week and decided through the pre-law seminar she meetings Mondays at 6 p.m. in the crime of slavery.” fill any of the coalition’s expressed to decline it. teaches, her oversight of pre-law cer- Student Center.

My sliver boxes are guilt ridden this week. CAMPUS LIFE Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 15 FFaces A at GeorgiaC E Tech S - Profile on Becky Bardwell -

By Matt Nugent how to make contacts with record and theorizes, “I would have to say Imaginary byline labels, how to coordinate interviews that most students work at GTCN and find contacts for shows, pretty because they love it and not for the Meet Rebekah Bardwell, or Becky much what I did as a student for money. I remember when I first as she prefers to be called, because Phat Videos.” applied, I was willing to work for chances are that if you live on cam- Becky is contemplating attend- free, even sweep the floors, I really pus, you have already met her work. ing graduate school in a few years, didn’t care. I just wanted to get my The 23 year-old STAC Tech but for right now she is happy where foot in the door there. Even now, I alumni is a video production man- she is. am not too concerned with money. ager for Georgia Tech Cable Net- Whatever she does however, must I enjoy my job and I am never bored.” work (GTCN). be “fun”. “I know that I will never Becky’s main goal while at GTCN While a student at Tech, she was be in a job where I watch the clock,” is to help it be “an asset to the Geor- the producer of Phat Videos, taped said Becky. gia Tech community.” She notes, SGA, RHA, TechTalk, and other “By taping the RHA and SGA meet- campus events, such as visiting speak- ings and broadcasting them live, we ers. “I learned a lot about are providing an awesome service “As producer, I came up with producing music to Tech students.” the show ideas, shot the show, edit- Her next goal is to ensure that ed the show, made contacts to coor- video shows as a every student-produced show on dinate shows, anything necessary student, and I think GTCN be of excellent quality. She for the production of the show, I wants the shows to “compare to did everything,” Becky said about that helps me when music video shows you’d see on MTV her role in producing Phat Videos. managing students or VH-1.” “Except host it” she adds. Finally, she would like to in- But now, being an employee of who have the same crease student viewership of the GTCN, she has stepped back from job I used to have.” GTCN channels. the actual taping and now manages When asked how, she talked different shows and events that ap- Becky Bardwell about quality programming, but of pear on the network. Video Producer, GTCN course what she really meant was She manages both of Tech’s music free stuff. video shows, Phat Videos and Flava Perhaps little known to the stu- By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 101, and while she has nothing to “I got into television because I dent body, GTCN is a major dis- Becky Bardwell is currently a video producer with GTCN, with grand do with the content, she coordi- thought it would be fun. I had no tributer of goods to its viewers. plans for improvement. Her shows range from live SGA to music videos. nates the filming for TechTalk and prior experience and I didn’t even On the first Monday of every the live broadcasts of both SGA and know what being a producer meant. month, students can find GTCN Becky has also started an initia- 319 to give student free tax help,” RHA meetings. I got the position as producer of set up in the Student Center and tive to expand GTCN to take a said Becky. “I came up with this “I manage 4 to 6 students. Teach Phat Videos and I learned what the play games for prizes, such as new larger role on campus beyond the idea because I thought it’d be cool them how to use a camera, how to job entailed as I went… I learned a CD’s, T-Shirts, posters, and movie television channels. to get our name out on campus, use the editing equipment here,” lot about producing music video passes. An example of this is a GTCN besides just with our relation to T.V.” she said. shows as a student, and I think that She also notes that students can sponsored H&R Block tax prep help She is also excited about GTCN’s “3 to 4 of the students work spe- helps me when managing students vote for which movies they want to session. newest show, “The Latest Dish,” cifically on shows, and the others who have the same job I used to see on channel 21 at http:// “We’re having a representative which will be hosted by Matt Smith have editing jobs or nightly pro- have.” www.gtcn.gatech.edu, and GTCN from H&R Block come out on Tues- who you might remember from duction positions... For the music She feels that the other students has also set up a system where every day, April 3 from 11 a.m. until 12 video show students, I teach them at GTCN feel that same way as she, 50th voter receives a prize. p.m. in the Student Center, room See FACES, page 17

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FACES from page 15 CCF teams dominate “in motion” campus

MTV’s “Real World.” and ‘NSNYC. to be the activity that kept her inter- intramural basketball championships There have been many interest- Of ‘NYSNC of all the people est. “I had a really fun time learn- By Matthew Bryan ship. CCF won the game and a ing moments for Becky while she she has interviewed she quips, “I’d ing. I learned a lot about growing Sports Editor trip to the school championships has been recording life at Tech, but have to rate them most immature.” up and making good choices from against Germany, a team they one of the most chaotic came from She was much more impressed my manager at GTCN. That was The Christian Campus Fel- had faced twice and lost to both the taping of a free-style contest by the professionalism of Lattimore, probably one of the most valuable lowship male team Backcourt in times. where participants rap on the fly. but was unsure of her time with JT things I got out of my Tech experi- Motion and female team Pom- This time CCF overcame the She remembers, “Many of the Money mentioning that “somebody ence.” Poms in Motion each captured team and a 10-point deficit to contestants hadn’t had enough home had smoked a little too much to be the school championship in in- take the game into overtime, training, so they got up in front of a on T.V. that night.” You can see first hand what Becky tramural basketball last week. where they outscored Germany crowd of their friends and acted like Besides working with GTCN, and the other GTCN staff do at Tech The men’s team’s perfor- 10-2 to make the final 54-42. total idiots and said things about Becky has played soccer at Tech, by catching any of GTCN’s student mance in the regular season earned The games MVP was Jode ‘your mama’ that we couldn’t even been a tour guide on campus, a D.J. run shows on channel 21. Check http:/ them the right to compete in the Ballard who earned a giant show. We don’t like to censor what at WREK, a sports writer for the /www.gtcn.gatech.edu for a schedule. A-league independent conference Crunch bar for his efforts. goes on our shows, but some of the Technique, and a Community Ad- championships where they fell The girl’s road to the final stuff said was said at this contest visor in Woodruff Hall. to Germany. was much easier, although they was really inappropriate and offen- “I really enjoyed being a CA in Join Campus Life Staff The loss in the champion- entered the tournament seeded sive for television broadcast.” Woodruff because I met so many ship forced CCF to play the top below their opponent, Romans. Also memorable is her interviews people in that position. Students campus.life@technique fraternity seed, FIJI, to compete The girls easily captured the of musicians, such as Grammy nom- always felt like they could come in for the school championship. The 40-24 victory over Romans, high- inated R&B singer Kenny Latti- my room and talk to me, and that match would mark the third year lighted by the performance of more, JT Money, who might best was nice, to always have friends in in a row that FIJI stood between Mariah Wilson who earned MVP be remember for the old club hit your room,” said Becky. Yeah. CCF and the school champion- honors. “Shake Whatcha Mama Gave Ya”, Video production however, seems

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DMX has no ‘Wounds’ Two Bits is burned out! ENTERTAINMENT Rap star DMX joins Steven Seagal in It’s March, spring break is becoming a Exit Wounds, which opened in Atlanta memory...yep, that’s it—Two Bits is Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 theaters last Friday. Page 21 betting you’re burned out. Page 23

‘Persons’ premieres Hewitt reigns supreme in ‘Heartbreakers’ Missing Persons, a new film produced, By Nolan Reese of those films that by all accounts good laughs along the way. and a Mercedes, they head south directed, and written by Tech students Joel The Daily Free Press should have been lousy. It’s a Hewitt (Can’t Hardly Wait) to Florida with hopes of reeling Whitley and Jay Zimmerman will hold its premiere on March 24 at 9:00 p.m. in the romantic comedy about a moth- plays the daughter half of the in an even bigger fish—a wealthy Clary Theater of the Student Success Cen- (U-WIRE) Boston Univer- er-daughter con team where, in con team. When the film be- old tobacco mogul played by sity—It seems impossible to de- the middle of a con, the daugh- gins, her mother (Sigourney Gene Hackman (Enemy of the ter. Admission is $2, and seating is limited. scribe anything about Jennifer ter falls in love. Weaver, Alien) is about to wed State). But, as is necessary with The stars include students Dan Caudill, Love Hewitt as “good,” with the Amazingly, Heartbreakers has Dean Cumanno (Ray Liotta, seen romantic comedies, there needs Wendy Fill, Jeff Kock, Katie O'Connor, obvious exception of looks. But— been blessed with a solid script most recently in Hannibal), a to be the love interest to creates and Liz Birmingham. For more information, visit the duo’s website at http:// horror of all horrors—not only that avoids enough of the traps businessman with a bit of cash a conflict. In this case it’s a bar- www.mantuaproductions.com. has she appeared in a good mov- most films of its type not only Hewitt and Weaver wouldn’t tender (Jason Lee, Chasing Amy) ie this time, but her acting isn’t fall into, but willingly jump into mind scamming. After taking that Hewitt falls for, much to bad either. Heartbreakers is one head first; and contains some him for a few hundred grand her own chagrin. Jay Mohr performs While the plot is far from revolutionary, it sets up some The Student Center Special Events Com- funny scenes and one-liners. Even mittee presents comedian Jay Mohr in the the obligatory sweet, revelatory Ferst Center on Sunday, April 8 at 8:00 moments at the film’s conclu- p.m. Student tickets go on sale Monday, sion aren’t nearly as cringe-in- March 26 in the Programs Area on the third ducing as they should have been. floor of the Student Center, and are $5 with Hackman’s tobacco tycoon, a Tech ID. All seating will be general admis- William B. Tensy, rarely seen sion. For more information, call (404) 894- without a cigarette in his mouth 2805. and looking about a cough away Jay Mohr began his career on Saturday from dying, provides for some Night Live and broke into film as Tom humorous bits as he constantly Cruise’s rival in Jerry Maguire. More re- wrenches from behind a cloud cently, he appeared in last fall’s Pay It For- of smoke. This may be his best ward. role in years, following a disap- pointing turn in the torturous Angie Aparo appears piece-of-awful that was The Re- placements. Angie Aparo will appear at the Ferst Weaver and Liotta also fare Center on Tuesday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m.; well, doing what is required of this event is sponsored by the Student Cen- them. Even Hewitt manages to ter Concert Committee. Student tickets go hold her own, for once not get- on sale Monday, March 26 at the Student ting totally upstaged by her Center Box Office. You can also call (404) breasts, though her cleavage is 894-9600 to purchase tickets. The cost is By Murray Close / METRO GOLDWYN MAYER still on prominent display. $5 with a student ID. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sigourney Weaver are a mother-daughter con team in Heartbreakers, a film Aparo began his career as a musician with a surprisingly solid plot. It manages to avoid the pitfalls found often in other romantic comedies. See Heart, page 22 here in Atlanta and has performed at area clubs and at Music Midtown in 1999. The American, his 2000 album, featured the popular track “Spaceship,” and his song “Hush” Brighter Shade has some light for everyone was featured on the soundtrack for the recent film Bounce. By Alan Back back up the core pairing: Wild- really, in his own right. That the other members’ harmonies. Now pulling his 85th late shift er Embry, Eric Sanders, and key- was kind of cool, to get him to Musically, the bulk of the board man Damian Cartier. be a part of it.” The Brighter album pitches a loose Sunshine There are as many different “I’ve known Wilder since— Shade tracks that feature him State vibe against a darker, more ways to run a band as there are I don’t know, fifth grade,” Hop- take on a slightly tripped-out jangly, Soundgarden-style mood. bands. Some groups are perma- kins recalled. ‘His house was three jazz vibe—think Widespread However, there are a few sur- nently wedged under the thumb or four blocks from mine in Panic, but not as far out in left prises lying in wait, particularly of a manager who thinks he’s Gainesville. In high school, he field. Their upcoming album, the audience favorite “Break- Napoleon. Others just let ev- had a band that I used to come Divine Ignorance, finds him add- down.” Hopkins stated that the erything float and take whatev- out and help with, running their ing new subtleties under Hop- song, written during the third- er gigs happen to float their way. PA. I had a band too, but my kins’ gritty vocals (Shane Still others just don’t know how guys graduated a year above me, MacGowan, is that you?) and See Brighter Shade, page 25 to get along with anybody; they so I was kind of without a band. By Chris Helcermanas-Benge / 20TH CENTURY FOX change managers more often than We got to be fast friends during they change their socks. that period.” And some bands, like Brighter Embry took McIntyre’s place Shade, give themselves room to in 1998, and Sanders became stretch out—but not so much the band’s main drummer that that everybody runs off. Balanc- same year. (Petrushka has sat in ing individual and group com- occasionally, as have Hopkins’ mitments is no easy task, but brother Michael and a few other these five find a way to keep players.) The appearance of Cart- audiences happy regardless of ier and his jazz/funk influences who’s at the microphone. would have a lasting effect on Gainesville, Ga., native John the overall sound, starting with By Pat Redmond / MIRAMAX FILMS Hopkins (lead vocals, guitar) and the first notes he played on Bright- Andy Birdsall (lead guitar) crossed er Shade as a guest performer. paths in 1994 while both were Hopkins found himself with attending Florida State Univer- some spare time at the end of sity in Tallahassee. Early in the 1994 and took a trip up to New- next year, after Hopkins’ band port, R.I., to visit a group of Distant Relatives had broken up, friends in a band there. “They the two began playing in the needed a bass player, so I went area as an acoustic duo. They up and played bass on their al- relocated to Atlanta that sum- bum. In that time I met Dami- mer and had the first incarna- an, because he lived there in tion of Brighter Shade up and Newport…Every time we went By Nicola Goode / SCREEN GEMS running by the middle of 1996. back to visit, we would see him Also opening in theaters this week: Say It Drummer Marcus Petrush- and get together to hang out.” Isn’t So (Heather Graham, Chris Klein); ka and bassist Sean McIntyre Cartier moved down south in About Adam (Stuart Townsend, Kate were on hand for their self-titled 1998 and began playing with By Alan Back / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Hudson); and The Brothers (Bill Bellamy). debut album that year. Since then, Brighter Shade right off the bat. Andy Birdsall and John Hopkins lead Brighter Shade, whose new a new crew has rotated in to “He’s an all-around genius, CD will be out this spring. Back: guest drummer Michael Hopkins. 20 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Onward and Crossword 54. “______the Great,” (kid’s books) 55. Narcissus’ other admirer With Napster facing restrictions, Double-Nine Nothing! 56. Eye problem 57. Went to the salon, perhaps could Aimster fill its old niche? 123 4567 8910 58. Boat name abbr. By Helaine Tabacoff Although UW regards Aimster 11 12 13 14 DOWN Badger Herald as an illegitimate service, students 1. ______Mahal may feel differently. “There is nothing 15 16 17 2. ______carte (U-WIRE) U. of Wisconsin—As wrong with trading music with your 3. Beaver’s goal friends, and if they are your friends 18 19 20 Napster slowly fades into the back- 4. IOU, for one ground, a new music-sharing ser- they probably have the songs and 21 22 23 24 25 5. In the past vice called Aimster may become the music you want,” Hertz said. 6. A Bobbsey Twin new form of music swapping over Nevertheless, Rust said file shar- 26 27 28 29 30 31 7. Put on the list (2 wds) the Internet. ing clogs UW bandwidth. “Aimster 8. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS Aimster, an America Online ser- will curb the use of the campus net- 32 33 34 35 9. Dalai ______vice, allows users to swap music with work for educational purposes,” he 10. _____-Gel people on their AOL Instant Mes- said. “It will keep other students 36 37 38 39 12. Tide type senger buddy lists and others using from getting their work done, due

40 41 42 43 16. Type online services such as Gnutella and to network traffic. We get complaints 20. Pac. And Atl., for two Microsoft Networking. from other students when the net- 44 45 21. Critter protection agency (abbr) Aimster allows users to target work is tied up due to Napster, and 22. “Goodbye, ______” files from trusted friends on AIM, we can expect more complaints as 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 23. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS and avoid viruses, bad files and spam. soon as the students begin to use 24. Reachable area Unlike Napster, the AOL program Aimster on a regular basis.” 53 54 55 25. Opera staple is encrypted, which means users do Although many people have not 28. Ages not have to fear they will be spied heard of this new alternative to Nap- 56 57 58 30. High prefix on while downloading music. As ster, it has already attracted over 3 31. Askance part of Aimster's terms, users agree million users, according to a recent By Kit FitzSimons 26. Listener 34. Susan Lucci’s character to only share files belonging to them. article from CNN.com. All new, all different 27. Shakespearean King 37. Honest Prez University of Wisconsin-Madi- Aimster is similar to Napster in 29. Trade 41. Capsize son freshman Jeff Hertz said Aim- many ways, and may be the new ACROSS 32. “Three” prefix 43. Nick at ______ster could be an alternative to choice for downloading music from 1. Just a bit 33. Bert’s roommate 44. Scripted improv, sort of Napster's diminished capabilities. the Internet. As Napster begins the 4. X-Files’ Scully’s first name 35. Everyone 45. Having frosting “I would use it, because it sounds process of shutting down, or at least 8. _____-Mo 36. Edison’s middle name 46. Boat name abbr. reliable, regardless of the number of limiting the amount of songs being 11. Famous Arkin 38. Place to grow colonies 48. Famous Doris songs you get,” he said. downloaded, Aimster may step out 13. “Oh my!” 39. Hwy. 49. Western Native American However, Brian Rust, DoIT se- of Napster's shadow and make a 14. Row 40. Mistreat 50. “_____ Bin Ein…” nior administrative program spe- name for itself. 15. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS 42. Where 1 DOWN is 51. Resistance unit cialist, said UW regards the new “We haven't noticed a great deal 17. Famous Thurman 44. Tread 52. Naysayers file-sharing service as unlawful. of Aimster use on the network,” 18. MCI rival 45. Here, to Pierre “Our stance is that Aimster is a said Rust. “But that doesn't mean 19. Just a bit 46. Hula dancer’s need Answers on page 27, back in their program that allows accessing and that students won't begin to use it 21. Upbeat 47. 9 DIFFERENT LETTERS “normal” position. The hardest part sharing of copyrighted material, as Napster becomes less and less 24. Type of dressing 53. Fifi’s ‘if’ of this puzzle is finding the answers! which is illegal,” Rust said. available.”

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It’s not only seven pages...it’s seven very LARGE pages. I love my job. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 21 DMX makes leap from music with a bang in ‘Wounds’ By Vivian Vakili He begins to look into the high- Entertainment Staff profile cases and at the precinct’s cocky officers. This is where DMX MPAA Rating: R comes in. Starring: Steven Seagal, DMX After seeing Exit Wounds, one Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak can confidently say that the newest Studio: Warner Brothers and most talented crossover artist Running Time: 117 minutes from music to the big screen is def- Rating: yyyy initely rap superstar DMX. In his acting debut in Exit Wounds, Want an action movie with good DMX (who plays character Latrell acting and a plot? Look no further Walker) proves that he is able to than Exit Wounds, starring Steven portray both villain and hero. Seagal, DMX, and Tom Arnold. At He convinces the audience that first glance, the three actors seem to he is a horrible thief and ghetto comprise a motley crew, but at sec- thug during the first part of the ond glance and thereafter, they work movie, and later additionally suc- together brilliantly. ceeds in portraying himself as a com- Steven Seagal returns to the big puter whiz that is out to showcase screen with his signature stoicism police corruption during the sec- and praiseworthy martial arts moves ond half. as jaded police officer Orin Boyd. Walker is out for revenge on the After saving the Vice President from police department because his broth- an attack by the Michigan Militia, er was arrested—due to police cor- his boss sees his behavior as unpro- ruption—for a crime he did not By George Kraychyk / WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES fessional. commit. He takes it upon himself DMX and Steven Seagal star as a thug with a mission and a jaded cop, respectively, in Warner Brothers Officer Boyd is thus quickly trans- to further exploit the police depart- Pictures’s new film, Exit Wounds. After this great performance, success in acting may follow for rap star DMX. ferred from his high-profile job as a ment in a “lone ranger” sort of way. detective in the glamorous 21st Pre- Eventually, his path crosses with of the aggression-therapy group Boyd quences a notch above most others. Tuesday, and is certainly a must- cinct to a dull series of lowly jobs in that of Officer Boyd’s and the two is assigned to, and later as a host for The film definitely has an element have for rap fans—and especially the decidely unglamorous 15th Pre- of them suddenly combine efforts a controversial morning radio show. of mystery to it, and the plot is not for DMX fans. cinct. to combat the corrupt 15th Pre- Exit Wounds is unique in that it at all predictable. All in all, the movie is no less Upon arrival, he is assigned to cinct. blends plot very well with action One cannot talk about this movie than one would expect from Matrix an aggression-management thera- As for Tom Arnold, his purpose and is not at all overdone. The ac- without commenting on its producer Joel Silver, and everything py group and then given the job of is mainly to bring comic relief to a tion scenes are not the same ones soundtrack. It is comprised of piec- in Exit Wounds is definitely above directing traffic. Obviously, Boyd movie that seems rather serious and that you’d see in every other action es by DMX as well as other artists average for an action movie. is unhappy with this assignment and to balance a main character (Seagal) movie. such as Trick Daddy, Nas, Caviar, suspects the precinct itself of cor- that rarely shows emotion. He is Martial arts can probably be ac- Iceberg, and Mack 10. Seagal, DMX, and ‘Exit Wounds’ ruption. first seen in the movie as a member credited with making the action se- The soundtrack was released last opened in local theaters last Friday. ‘Enemy at the Gates’ features pretty faces, so much more By Anna Roberts Enemy at the Gates begins its sto- Convinced that such a hero, even shootouts, and increasing body are indeed of the pinup-boy caliber, Badger Herald ry at the battle for Stalingrad. As an exaggerated one, will restore hope count, makes the viewer think twice yet their past efforts prove they’re one of the defining moments of the in the troops, Vassili becomes the about reaching for that second hand- not just pretty faces. Enemy at the MPAA Rating: R war, the two-year conflict was in- poster boy for Russian pride. The ful of popcorn. As powerful as it is, Gates is no different, and both ac- Starring: Jude Law, Ed Harris, strumental for both Nazi and Rus- articles and photos have the desired it is reminiscent of Saving Private tors turn in outstanding performanc- Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Wiesz sian troops. If captured, the Nazis effect, and not only does Vassili garner Ryan’s battle scenes but falls short es. Although their good-looking faces Director: Jean- Jacques Annaud would have the upper hand in the the attention of buxom beauty and in the awe department. may be covered in dirt throughout Studio: Paramount Pictures war, using the crucial location to The film sets up scene after scene the film, it is their talent that be- Running Time: 131 minutes advance their power. of cat-and-mouse scenarios. And al- comes the enticing thing to watch. Rating: yyyy Defending the city with soldiers Enemy at the Gates though the key element in the snip- If anything, these stars are used and snipers, the Russian powers were er field is to be still, these scenes to a challenge, and although Enemy (U-WIRE) U. of Wisconsin—The able to trap the German forces and may leave the heart a have the exciting and suspenseful at the Gates is a good picture, it is in drama and bravery of World War II claim victory. Among the Russians little unsatisfied, but elements of a chase. Both Harris’s no way a Best Picture. The script make great fodder for films. Good was Vassili Zaitsev, the sniper’s sniper, and Law’s careful demeanor and asks little more of its cast than to and evil are easily definable and the who, due to Russian newspapers the mind and eyes will seriousness in their roles contribute show up and give a B-plus effort. emotion behind such stories comes and a 1942 type of celebrity report- love it. to the believability of the film. The back story of the characters is with the package. That’s not to say ing, became a national hero. Enemy at the Gates could have almost nonexistent, except for the that every World War II film is a Enemy at the Gates focuses on been a flop and a weak attempt at a token Sniper Jr. scene of Vassili hunt- ready-made hit—the entire produc- Vassili, and, when played by im- courageous story. The director could ing with his grandfather. tion team has to work at it. mensely talented and handsome Jude fellow troop-ette, Tania (Rachel have easily thrown in a few talent- In fact, little is learned about Thankfully, Enemy at the Gates Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley), how Weisz, The Mummy), but the Nazi less pretty boys and filmed them Finnes’s or Harris’s character, and has one of the hardest-working cast can you not focus on him? Vassili’s troops as well. They send their own running around in the mud. Thank- the romance between Vasilli and and crews in the business, as testa- reputation is inflated due to the pow- sharpshooter, Konig (Ed Harris, fully, the day we see Freddie Prinze Tania is touching at times but not ment to their earlier works. The erful pen of political officer and pro- Pollock), to take out Vassili and help Jr. in a military uniform has yet to much more than an afterthought. result is a quality picture with a pagandist Danilov, played but fellow advanced the Nazi troops. come. The film introduces too many ele- strong story that only suffers from a attractive acting powerhouse, Jo- The opening battle sequence, with Annaud’s best move in this pic- willingness to do too much. seph Finnes (Shakespeare In Love). its dive-bombing planes, massive ture was his casting. Law and Finnes See Enemy, page 22

“i love christina.” I came in and my sliver box already said that. Normally I’d be mad that someone else took a sliver, but since I do love Christina, I’ll leave it. 22 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Semisonic concocts album with ‘Chemistry’ Heart from page 19 By Whitney Pierce different,” Wilson said. All About someone for everyone when the band written by the legendary Carole King. Heartbreakers’ real standout, how- The Reveille Chemistry is a concept album that sing “when the lights come on and King not only helped write the song, ever, is Jason Lee, one of the most takes the listener through a journey the party’s through, there are al- but she also contributes vocals along- under-appreciated actors out there. (U-WIRE) Louisiana State U.— of sexual and social situations that a ways a few with nobody to do.” side Wilson. Lee, best known for his work in Minneapolis-based band Semison- group of friends experience in mod- Though several of the songs seem “I think her balance of emotion- Kevin Smith’s New Jersey films, plays ic is open once again for business ern-day America. depressing at first listen, they al- al power and pop brilliance is like a sarcastic bartender who is the per- with its latest CD, All About Chem- Each song is related to the chem- ways lighten up with the usual get- an ideal I’ve always been reaching fect foil for Hewitt. His dead-on istry. When its second album, Feel- istry between people, hence the CD’s over-it advice. for,” Wilson said. It was pretty amaz- delivery of some sharp one-liners is ing Strangely Fine, went platinum title, title track, and tracks repre- All of the songs on All About ing to find myself sitting in a room classic, and he actually manages to with the success of the popular air- sented by figures as they’d be viewed Chemistry are light and airy and can with her, singing ideas back and show some emotional depth. View- wave hit “Closing Time,” Semison- in a chemistry book. be classified into the pop category, forth.” ers are supposed to feel sympathy ic felt liberated and ready to give its “On the last album, I wrote al- but Semisonic’s message is for a more King’s influence is evident as soon for his character, and he manages to fans a new album in which to revel. most all the songs as secrets being mature audience than that of the as the song opens and the begin- elicit this without being as cheesy “It was sometimes overwhelm- told to just one person,” said the usual fluff bands. ning piano piece reminds the lis- and obvious as many actors would ing to read all the e-mails we’d get Grammy-nominated Wilson. “This In “She’s Got My Number,” Wil- tener of her famous “You’ve Got a have done in his position. about how deeply our music was time around, I envisioned a big group son sings “she’s got my number/I Friend.” The release of a funny, if short of affecting the fans,” said guitarist/ of friends at a great party, where must confess one look in her eyes/ Listeners will hear “All About brilliant, film like Heartbreakers songwriter Dan Wilson. Wilson add- everyone has done a few things they’ll and I feel undressed/she doesn’t care Chemistry” on radio stations across means that the “last year’s trash” ed that fans, pouring out support, remember forever and everyone has all of the world’s standing at her the country, mixed in with songs portion of the year is finally coming let the band know that its music done a few things that they’d rather door/she doesn’t even care what and artists who deserve no recogni- to an end. More than a few cuts was helping people “make sense of forget.” they’re waiting for,” expressing his tion. However, All About Chemistry above enjoyable films that should their lives and times.” Each of the 12 tracks tells stories fascination with a woman who is evidence that Semisonic has beat- have been much better and down- This, of course, was the encour- about the ins and outs of love and doesn’t give others the time of day. en the one-hit wonder rap and will right awful messes, Heartbreakers is agement and inspiration for the relationships. “Get a Grip” tells of “One True Love,” a song of pity continue to produce good music a clever film that should make for band’s current album, All About the fact that there is not necessarily for oneself for being alone, was co- that is easy to listen to. an enjoyable night at the movies. Chemistry. The new CD is not just a Aside from the fact that Jennifer product of Semisonic’s songwrit- Love Hewitt probably isn’t inter- ing and musical talents, but fea- ested in a 19-year-old-film-geek- tures various digital recording devices, college-movie-critic, there’s little else sound-processing equipment, syn- that’s heartbreaking about Heart- thesizers and samplers that Wilson, breakers. bassist John Munson and drummer Jacob Slichter incorporated into the band’s music-making process. Enemy from page 21 “I told John and Jake that I wanted us to produce it ourselves,” Wilson said. “I figured this was a chance to ments of personal history and never get the new songs on a CD the way truly explores them; it is hard to feel I heard them in my head.” a part of the film because of the lack With the rest of the band in agree- of connection to the characters. ment, Semisonic took on the role as Still, the tactics of the two snip- producer as well as talent. “Since we ers and the situations that have them produced the record ourselves, we going head to head are some of the didn’t have to explain these weird most suspenseful scenes in the the- sounds to anyone,” Slichter added. aters these days. A sniper’s best friend All About Chemistry is the band’s is his eyes, and the director plays on way of trying something new. this, giving the viewer extreme close- “I told the guys that I thought ups and interesting point-of-view we’d done a great introspective al- By Ken Schles / MCA MUSIC shots. Enemy at the Gates may leave bum last time around, but this time Semisonic, the band that hit it big a few years ago with “Closing Time,” has just released their new album, All the heart a little unsatisfied, but the I wanted to make something really About Chemistry. The band produced the album themselves,ensuring that each track is just the way they wanted. mind and eyes will love it.

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“I’m more boys to men-ish. I can be the white guy in the back with the jacket.” -Matt Bryan ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 23

Now showing on GTCN ...01010101010 1010101010101010101010...... Two Bits Well folks, it’s that time of the it will count off your final grade. “breathe.” I’ve had to put that last health consciousness, he never ate By Rebekah Bardwell semester when we’re all feeling a “Woohoo! It’ll only subtract three one in my book several times, be- the fattening dip. GTCN Correspondant little burned-out...okay, that’s an points from my grade! I’m skipping cause I often forget. There is noth- 3) You considered not reading understatement if I’ve ever made it!” It’s this kind of blatant disre- ing more aggravating that turning the Technique. Good God man, snap This week on The Latest one. The fact is that we’re all feeling gard for accountability that has made blue and passing out—after all, that out of it! No matter how crazy things Dish, Chef Eric and Matt whip a lot burned-out. This week, I the Two Bits Man the man he is takes valuable time that you could may get for you, you can’t possibly up something even better than thought I’d share with you some- today. be studying. do anything as crazy as not reading vodka shots. Learn how to thing that I’ve been contemplating 8) You don’t remember pressing 6) You’re afraid that rabid mon- the Technique. If you need to, skip prepare a simple vodka cream a lot lately: the top ten signs that the snooze button. If you’re like keys will come and take you away to class or give up showering to free sauce alongside lemon pep- Tech is wearing on your mind. me, you’ve reached a point where their secret lair to torture you and some time to read da ‘Nique. Fortu- per shrimp with rigatoni. The 10) You’ve gone to a fast food you have a Pavlovian reaction to make you drink wine that has turned nately, if you’ve made it this far in student filmVodka With a joint and thought to yourself, “Gee, roll over and press the snooze bar to vinegar. I like to think of myself the paper, there is still hope for you. Twist will make you think that job looks pretty rewarding.” I on your clock. This can happen with- as an astute social observer, and I Just keep on reading. twice about dating. think we’ve all been through this out your even waking up. When always make a point to learn about 2) You’ve thought about joining The Latest Dish airs on one. As much as we’d like to think the alarm finally does wake you up, my readers. In an informal poll, I a cult. Have you ever thought about Channel 21 Sundays at 6:30 that we’re effete, intellectual snobs, found that many students at Tech how exciting life would be if you p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 the fact is that we’ve all been to a are having this very fear right now. could just kick back in Northern p.m. McDonald’s that was hiring, and at Just a quick reminder though—odds California and spend your day drink- “Bad boys, bad boys, It’s a little known fact least looked at the application to see are that rabid monkeys are not coming Koolaid? Sure, you would have whatcha gonna do, whatcha if they have a 401K. that Arnold ing after you. They’re not indige- to give up all your material posses- gonna do when Tech cops You know what I’m talking nous to Atlanta. sions, but it’s a small price to pay come for you?” This week on Schwarzenegger about...You’ve picked up that ap- 5) You’ve ever uttered the phrase, when there’s free punch up for grabs. Phat Videos, Kara hits the plication, and thought, “Wow, it survived for two years “I know that I can pull my grade up If you do take the cult route, I can streets with a police officer to has dental coverage!” If you’re like on the final.” This is a really popu- assure you that you’ll meet at least discover the ins and outs of on Ruffles. However, me, you’ve not only thought about lar one to utter. At this point, many one other Tech student. “Remem- the GTPD. it, but you’ve pondered the oppor- he never ate the of you have at least one class that ber thermo? Have some Koolaid. Phat Videos airs Sundays tunities for advancement. “Say, it you are either failing or have a D. It’ll help with that problem.” at 7:00 p.m. and Mondays at fattening dip. says here that managers make Fear not, that phrase is right. You And the number one sign that 7:30 p.m. $45,000 per year. I bet I could do can pull it up on the final. This has you’re burned-out? You’ve ever been Flava 101 gets one of the that.” Then, right as you’re looking been true for every class in which the Two Bits Man. That’s right first-ever interviews with R&B to see about the health insurance, it you ask yourself why it’s thirty-two I’ve ever uttered that phrase (in oth- folks. Two Bits is a right of passage. group, 4 Shades. From dawns on you that you’ve already minutes after you set your clock. er words, every class I’ve taken in Each time a Two Bits Man gradu- Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal been at Tech for three years, and Of course, I’m assuming that the past four years.) ates or gets taken away in snug- Records, these four men speak you are just a tad overqualified. this means that you’ve hit the snooze 4) You’ve succumbed to a diet of fitting white coat, he passes the candidly on their new record 9) You’ve tried to rationalize not bar four times. I suppose that magic potato chips. At this point in the responsibility on to another student deal and their personal lives. doing work in a class. I know you elves could have stormed your bed- semester, you’re probably so over- who is sufficiently indignant with Live a cappella performanc- know what I’m talking about here. room the night before and reset your whelmed with studies that you’ve school to carry the torch. es from the group highlight It’s 3:00 a.m. on Monday morning, clock, but why would a magic elf had to give up your normal healthy When my mighty mentor escaped the show. Flava 101 airs on and you have yet to start that home- care about your clock? diet of ramen noodles. After all, boil- with a degree in Computer Science, Sundays and Wednesdays at work which is due in your 8:00 7) Your appointment book is ing water takes precious time that he looked at me with a frightening 7:30 p.m. class. At this point, you have two full. No, I’m not talking about hot you could otherwise be using to glimmer in his eye, and said, “You, choices: you can either spend five dates. Even though Georgia Tech is read three pages of a textbook. yes you, shall write Two Bits.” Just To find out more about these hours doing that homework or you world renowned for it’s hoppin’ so- Don’t worry too much about think about it folks...I was a year shows or to vote for the movies can get the only five hours of sleep cial scene, you’ve had to fill your this one. It’s a little known fact that and a half less-burned-out when I that the GT Cable Network that you’ll get in the next week. DayRunner with things like “Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger survived for started this job. Now, thanks to the broadcasts each month, go to At this point, it’s time to check with senior design group,” “appoint- two years on Ruffles. 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“What do you mean you fell on the baseball team? Like, oh, you just tripped and there was a baseball team?” -Christina (the actual quote was funnier, but I can’t remember it) 24 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Brighter Shade from page 19 Lots of music, no green beer… wave ska revival of the late 1990s, Diggity. there to party and have a good time, would probably have been left off if Then there’s the Go Lounge, part make a little cash and goof off.” CJ’S LANDING (270 Buckhead Ave.) 3/24—Connected, Roger Sanchez, not for the way it went over at shows. of what used to be known as the But do all these other gigs some- (404) 237-7657 Aphrodite, Darren Emerson, DJ Klever He commented, “When I was Atlanta Beer Garten, cwhich gets a times get in the way of Brighter http://www.cjslanding.com 3/25—Sloppy Meat Eaters, up in Newport for that extended little Shade twice a week. Polenta is Shade? “Without question,” Hop- 3/23—Greta Lee, Buffalo Nickel Whippersnapper, Nuclear Saturday, period of time, [ska] was very popu- a four-piece outfit that plays on kins admitted—but for five guys 3/24—Ethan & the Ewox, Lickety Split Clocked In, Stranger by Day lar up there. We were going to see Thursdays and features Birdsall step- who play on a full-time basis, it’s 3/28—Remi, Ethan & the Ewox, 9 From 10 3/29—Nothing Inside, Nekura, Stuff Kittens, the Skatalites at a bar in Providence, ping to the front. not unusual. “We get together when 3/29—Tree Sound Studios: Songwriters in Slitch so I think that might have some- “It’s not even really a band at we can to rehearse new songs and the Round 3/30—Jucifer, X-Impossibles, Syrup thing to do with the intensity of 3/30—Ghost Town this point,” Hopkins said. “It’s a get ready for shows. Basically, we’re ROXY (3110 Roswell Rd.) that kind of sound coming through group of us who are getting togeth- out there doing it to make a living. COTTON CLUB (152 Luckie St.) (404) 233-7699 on a song that’s basically about fight- er to play. We’re planning to do At this point, in anticipation of the (404) 688-1193 http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/roxy.asp ing to keep control.” some writing in this group, and we CD, we’ve been playing about once http://www.atlantaconcerts.com/cottonclub.asp 3/28—They Might Be Giants, OK Go The curveballs keep coming from just want to get out there and get a month.” 3/23—Sick Speed, Steep the stage as well. Embry and his tight together…We’re looking for- He continued, “Being on the road 3/24—Stereo Mud, The Feds SMITH’S OLDE BAR (1574 Piedmont Ave.) bass may start gyrating like a weath- ward to getting Andy in front of the for two years and booking it all your- 3/28—Our Lady Peace, American Hi-Fi (404) 875-1522 er vane caught in a Force Five gale, self is kind of draining. We’re hop- 3/30—Drill 187 http://smithsoldebar.citysearch.com while Cartier sometimes takes off ing to pick up some sort of support 3/23—Big Sky, Lithp DARK HORSE TAVERN (816 N. Highland Ave.) 3/24—Tommy Thompson Band, Bradley Cole on a few explorations of his own “We’re out there system that’ll help us achieve a more (404) 873-3607 Smith, Mike Plume Band that recall Widespread and Herbie extensive touring schedule without 3/23—Cornbread, The Wood, Falling Up 3/26—Paine’s Promise, Crown Electric, Hancock. Or the group might turn hitting it, and we just having to break our backs in the 3/24—Acres, 9 From 10, 6 Against 7 Uncle Sideshow itself into a bar band to play a few keep plugging away. office ourselves.” 3/28—Slackdaddy, Vortex X, Marc English 800 3/28—The Clarks, Brown covers; then anything goes and all According to his estimate, Di- 3/29—50 Cent Assassins, Velour, Hundred 3/29—Kevn Kinney, Chuck Carrier bets are off. And we’ll see how vine Ignorance should be ready for Dollar Day 3/30—Cigar Store Indians, David Franklin Crowds up and down the East many people actually release sometime within the next 3/30—Supafuzz, Drednot, Sing Sing Prison Coast and as far away as Colorado two months. Until then, and be- STAR BAR (437 Moreland Ave.) have had the chance to watch the jump on the yond, life goes on much as it has for ECHO LOUNGE (551 Flat Shoals Ave.) (404) 681-9018 (404) 681-3600 http://www.cloun.com/starbar.html group pull a few rabbits out of their bandwagon.” the past six years. http://www.echostatic.com/echolounge 3/23—Countdown Quartet, Johnny Dowd collective hat. They’ve also put in “We’re out there hitting it, and John Hopkins 3/23—Drive-By Truckers, Honky, Amy Pike 3/24—Mastodon, Bully, Edgewood appearances as openers for the likes we just keep plugging away. There & Anna Kramer 3/28—Skylarks, Train Black, More Noise of Drivin’ n’ Cryin’, Derek Trucks, Brighter Shade are no guarantees or promises, but 3/24—Bend, Darling Machine, Universal to Go and Sister Hazel. But rehearsals, gigs, at the end of it all there’s going to be Joint 3/29—Atomsplit, Nillah and recording sessions aren’t the a bunch of records that we put to- 3/26—Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, 3/30—Flash to Bang Time, Alastor, only things you’ll find in Brighter masses, and getting Sonny [Del gether and really had a great time Kingsbury Manx Yum-Yum Tree Shade’s day planner. You’re just as Grosso, guitar] and me off to the doing. And we’ll see how many peo- 3/29—Amy Ray, The Butchies likely to run across entries that send 3/30—pH Balance, Tria di Luna TABERNACLE (152 Luckie St.) side because we like to make fools of ple actually jump on the bandwag- (404) 659-9022 the members all over Atlanta—they ourselves and not worry too much on.” EDDIE’S ATTIC (515-B N. McDonough St.) http://www.tabernaclemusic.com have plenty of outside work to keep about singing.” Whatever band members hap- (404) 377-4976 3/23—Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm them on the go. He trades his guitar for a bass in pen to be onstage a given time can http://www.eddiesattic.com 3/24—Vertical Horizon, Pat McGee Band Cartier has done shows at the Polenta, then switches back on Sat- be counted on to deliver a few trick 3/23—Jennifer Daniels, Billy Cerveny 3/30—Pantera Midtown lounge Cosmopolitan; he urdays to gig with the Woodpeck- shots for listeners. Track them down 3/24—Michelle Malone, Daniel Lee and Sanders (and sometimes Bird- ers. With basically the same roster and see what they cook up next. 3/25—Straight Up Green, John Lester, Keith VARIETY PLAYHOUSE (1099 Euclid Ave.) sall) also have a group that regularly as Distant Relatives, the group quick- Naylor & Asiam (404) 521-1786 plays at Nathaniel’s, a restaurant in ly won a following of its own among John Hopkins plays with Polenta and 3/28—Grant Livingston, Ed & Rick, Vicki V. http://www.variety-playhouse.com 3/29—Commonbond, Karen Reynolds 3/24—Lee “Scratch” Perry & the Mad Marietta. Hopkins and Birdsall, Tallahassee’s cover-hungry crowd. the Woodpeckers at the Go Lounge on 3/30—Billy Pilgrim, Talia Paul Professor meanwhile, still do the occasional “The Woodpeckers today are three Thursdays and Saturdays, respective- 3/27 and 3/28—Djavan, Tropicus 22 gig as an acoustic duo, and Hop- of four from that group. There are ly. Call (404) 261-9898 for more MASQUERADE (695 North Ave.) 3/30—Acoustic/Electric Jazz Is Dead kins has played the weekly Open so many Florida State people here information. Damian Cartier regu- (404) 577-2007 Mic Night series at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta that we’ve had good re- larly plays at Nathaniel’s. Call (770) http://www.masq.com Check out the Tourdates Web site (he’s qualified for the semiannual sponses from playing the same cov- 955-1464 for details. To check out 3/23—Sepultura, Hatebreed, Flybanger, (www.tourdates.comwww.tourdates.com) to see where your finals in May). Embry writes songs er songs at the [Go Brighter Shade online, visit http:// Puya favorite bands will be appearing next. and sings lead for the local group Lounge.]…Basically, we’re going www.brightershade.com.

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well i haven’t rambled in a long time, so i guess it’s appropriate to have another box. or not. we fill this paper with so many random things, it makes me laugh. so let’s see. last weekend i went to michigan, next weekend i’m going to boston, and sometime after that, i’m going to palo alto. i still have no idea what i’m going to do next year. anyway, michigan was dang cold. it snowed something like three inches. everyone kept saying they wish i could’ve had better weather for my visit, but i found the snow fascinating. it was falling! it was sticking! you could make snowballs and snowmen and snow angels! northern people don’t realize how amazing this is to a person who has never lived north of charlotte, and who spends her summers in the insufferable heat of houston. now i worry that i am rupturing my eardrums with the volume level of my headphones. i can’t hear anyone else even talking. they must’ve said something funny though.

Genay is in the office! Yay! ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 25

technique: come write for us. or take pictures for us. or take pictures of us. either way, we’ll put all the unflattering ones in the paper. and the scary thing is, you’ll learn to love it.

I failed in my goal for this week. I was supposed to be done before consensus. Didn’t happen. But midnight is a good 2nd goal, right? 26 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

‘Human’ has no pulse Have fun with ‘Bad Fur Day’ for Nintendo 64 By Jamie Schulz either spend a little longer rehabili- The original invisible man tating, or working on the lyrics. You By Jamie Schulz with a yo-yo to pawning through on strings and keyboard, with the can only work with what you’ve The great mighty who? a, er, skin mag (the game is rated odd selection of children’s laughs Artist: Rod Stewart got, and Stewart can’t work too well “M,” after all). or cries in the background, which Album: Human with this tripe that someone con- Game: Conker’s Bad Fur Day Gameplay: Control is pretty mainly adds to the creepiness. The Label: siders lyrics. “I’m your streetcar Category: Platform standard across the board: “B” to music changes to fit the surround- Genre: Rock/Pop Romeo.” Be still, my heart. ESRB rating: Mature hit, “A” to jump, “C” pad to move ings throughout the game, and yyyyy Tracks: 11 It seems like Stewart is stuck in a Rating: camera angles. My big complaint always comes through crystal-clear, Time: 43 minutes time warp. The songs all have a is in the camera control—it usu- causing me to stop game play just Rating: y heavy, 1980s R&B feel to them, From Rare, famous for “Gold- ally tracks behind Conker, and is to listen. complete with cheesy bass and poor eneye” and “Perfect Dark,” comes difficult to choose camera depth. Another aspect of the game is I previously complained that I keyboard execution. Each song re- a game that breaks Nintendo’s Weapon choice is restricted to a that all speech is actually spoken! didn’t like CDs that are excessively lies too heavily on background vo- long-held tradition for having cute frying pan to clobber enemies, This is probably the biggest rea- short; please now allow me to re- cals, with the singers sighing the last and non-offensive go hand-in- but different situations will allow son that the game play is so short tract that statement. The time spent several words that Stewart tried to hand. Think about it: “Mario 64,” Conker to arm himself as seen fit. (about 15-16 hours), but this is listening to this Rod Stewart’s Hu- croon. Therein lies another prob- “Banjo-Kazooie,” “Kirby,” all of What also is standard is the just another thing that makes man could have been spent much lem—while Rod’s raspy voice may these featured cutesy creatures world layout, with an over-world “Conker’s Bad Fur Day” differ- more productively. The entire CD have been sexy in the ‘70s and ‘80s, jumping and running and being, connecting the several different ent. Each character has a unique is the same—love song after love it really doesn’t impress anymore. well, cute. True, “Conker’s Bad levels, each with increasing diffi- voice, keyed to the appearance of song after love song, each with at Only a duet breaks the monoto- Fur Day” has cute characters, but culty (I’m still trying to get through the character (the pitchfork has a least one wail or whine from Stew- ny of this CD. “Don’t Come Around the cuteness ends there. the stupid “war” level). country accent, or one close art (as in “Loveless,” where he re- Here” features Helicopter Girl, neé Graphics: They follow Rare’s But what really shines are the enough). peatedly screams that he’s, well, Jackie Joyce, a self-taught singer and normal benchmarking ability. The cut scenes, and there are many of Multiplayer: These modes are loveless). The CD also covers a mix songwriter. It obviously shows, as colors are all vibrant, textures are them. The game doesn’t play out about what you’d find in other of styles, from a calypso beat to some neither this Girl nor Rod make the great, and there is very little frame- like one huge cut scene; there are games—capture the flag, a race, kind of dance track so horrible it song exceptionally easy to listen to. rate slowdown. One of the things often large chunks of game play and death mode. Two-player mode seems like even 98 Degrees rejected The lyrics are bland, the music is that will definitely catch the eye is between cut scenes. Yet the scenes is fine enough, but adding a third the track. uninspiring, and there is nothing shadowing. Anyone who has are long and often informative, or fourth will severely hurt the It should be noted that this is the that stands out in the CD. This played “Banjo-Tooie” knows that offering insight to the objective frame rate. Fun, but nothing to first album from Stewart since he may be a blessing in disguise, given there is a well-defined shadow fol- in a certain situation. And, of write home about. had throat surgery. Maybe Rod that no one would really want to lowing the bird-and-bear pair. This course, there are many spoofs of Overall, it seems that this may should have done one of two things— remember it anyway. is the same in with Conker, but famous movies. be the perfect swan song for Nin- even more so. Weirdest of all is the Wizard of tendo. Sure, another Pokemon As his position or the lighting Oz homage, but there are many Stadium is around the corner, but changes, the shadow moves with others, ranging from Saving Pri- there doesn’t seem to be that much the light, more than one light will vate Ryan (in a glorious beach land- for the Nintendo 64, since it seems cast several shadows on the ground. ing scene, complete with that the Gamecube is soon to bow- The lights even cast their respec- slow-motion camera work) to a possibly as early as this fall. tive colors; in one club scene, green quick Exorcist parody. These scenes While the game passes much and red disco lights illuminate introduce the wide array of char- too quickly, it won’t soon tire the the surrounding area. Each characters, from a rather well endowed player, as he or she will want to go acter is lip-synched to their speech, flower to a bipolar cog to a bari- back to catch things that may have with his or her own array of facial tone mound of excrement. been missed the first time played. expressions, and Conker gets the Sound: The player has the If the lewd and suggestive lan- royal treatment. He has an array choice of Dolby Surround, ste- guage and graphic violence that of expressions, from disgusted to reo, or mono. Once again, Rare gives the game its “M” rating are drunk to worried. As one notices shines with its orchestrations, ri- overlooked, what lies beneath is a in other Rare games, there is of- valing that of Konami in the eerie truly stellar game that stands out By Tony Duran / ATLANTIC RECORDS ten humorous idle action, and music department. In the as a sample of what the Nintendo Rod Stewart is back from a long absense with his new album Human. Conker has many, from playing “Spooky” level, the music centers designed the 64 to showcase. Unfortunately, he still relies on musical stylings from twenty years ago. “he is in jail.”

silver boxes: things that we make random comments in that get us in trouble SPORTS Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 31

Title IX from page 33

I want to make it clear that the track and golf). Even after 91 years, ming, bowling, archery, ice hockey intent of Title IX was needed back Boston University cut its football and precision skating). How is this in 1972, and whether we need Title program, UCLA 16 gold medals equal opportunity when there are IX in this day and age, I don’t know. later dropped its swimming and div- 500 more athletic programs for But I do know that proportionality ing program, and there are only 26 women than for men with seven is unnecessary. Just because you are men’s gymnastic teams across the more sports to choose from? underrepresented in something, this country. Defining fair in the athletic de- doesn’t mean it should get taken At this time, the NCAA has about partment is obviously viewed dif- away from someone who already 7,800 sports programs for men and ferently by many people. Facts are has it. about 8,300 for women, with 19 facts, and it is obvious to me the Title IX is being misrepresented NCAA sports for men and 26 for women are not thinking twice about and is killing male sports at the col- women, including eight “emerging who they run over in their process lege level (i.e. baseball, wrestling, sports” for women (rowing, water of seeking equality, while the males swimming and diving, gymnastics, polo, equestrian, synchronized swim- fight to keep their sports alive.

Gambling from pg 33 level of dog fighting. Gambling does skill when it wins them money. on that but rather how many points nothing short of putting college ath- Gambling makes the game more were shaved. letes head-to-head for money. about the money, not the skill and Fans should allow college bas- By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The people gambling do not care the players. It almost degrades the ketball be about basketball and noth- The Georgia Tech Men’s Tennis team defeated Clemson 5-2 about any dreams these athletes may talent the players possess, because ing else. Gambling does nothing to Wednesday. Tech is now 12-3 overall and 2-0 in the ACC. have. They only care about their the outcome is sometimes not based benefit players in the long run.

matt is the best 32 • Friday, March 23, 2001 • Technique SPORTS Whats all the buzz? Softball takes three straight By Matthew Bryan ners to score making the final 4-0. up the win for the Jackets. She al- Sports Editor Hawley finished the game 2-for- lowed five hits in 6-and-a-third in- 3 with a pair of RBIs and pitcher nings before being relieved by Voeltz. Tech softball (15-10) scored wins Erin Voeltz (7-6) scored the win The second game proved a little in a doubleheader against Samford which represented her second solo more difficult for the Jackets who and in their contest with Arkansas shutout in her last two appearances. were unable to draw blood from last week to pave their way into this Voeltz gave up three hits, and re- Samford pitcher Brianne Mertens weekend’s Buzz Classic. corded five strikeouts. until a Soraya Reddick leadoff sin- Tech’s 4-0 win over the Razor- The win over Arkansas came on gle in the sixth inning. Sara Wiss- backs came at home on Wednesday the heels of the Jackets Saturday mann followed two batters later and afternoon. The Jackets struck first doubleheader with Samford. Tech reached on a fielder’s choice only to with junior Jamie Frost crossing the left the Bulldogs scoreless 3-0 and have Frost draw a walk to load the plate on an Erin Hawley RBI dou- 2-0 in the games. bases. The feat was followed by a ble in the bottom of the first frame. In the day’s first contest Tech Styer single which allowed Reddick The only remaining points in made the first two blows in the bot- and Wissmann to cross the plate to the contest came in the bottom of tom of the first inning. Tara Knud- make the final 2-0. the third. Frost hit a single to bring sen was sent to first after being Voeltz grabbed the win for the up Ellen Styer who reached on an hit-by-pitch only to cross the plate Jackets and struckout a season-high error. The play once again brought two batters later on a Tasha Waugh eight batters. up Hawley who hit an RBI single home run. The Lady Jackets next appear- and managed to move to second on The only remaining run came in ance will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. the play. With runners on second the fifth when Waugh earned the in this weekend’s ninth annual Buzz By Robert Hill / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS and third Arkansas catcher Danica RBI on a sacrifice fly which scored Classic. The Tech hosted Classic Junior Jamie Frost slides safely into home in the Jackets’ 3-0 first game win Howlett bobbled the throw from Frost from third. will take place in the Al Bishop Soft- in their doubleheader with Samford. The win was followed by two more second base and allowed both run- Tiffany Goodman (7-4) picked ball Complex in Marietta. bringing Tech to 15-10 before they host this weekend’s Buzz Classic. , BUILDING

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becuase i accidently did something bad to his pages SPORTS Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 • 33 SPORTS COMMENTARY Persepectives from other campuses Pools bad for students, athletes? Effects of Title IX seen daily in collegiate sports Staff Editorial gambling and betting add innocent By Jamie Krebs provides just like everybody else. So Along with all of this, in forcing The Collegiate Times thrill to the game. Minnesota Daily why do female athletes feel they are universities to be proportional by The thrill of the game is already being denied the opportunity to play cutting men’s programs, they are (U-WIRE) Virginia Tech—College there with great plays, overtimes, (U-WIRE) University of Minneso- sports? actually denying future athletic op- basketball’s regular season is over, alley-oops and last-second shots ta—I first want to let you know that What the universities are doing portunities for women. If a school and March Madness has arrived. where the entire crowd holds its I am a female student majoring in to compensate for proportionality has 500 male and 300 female ath- Let the Big Dance begin. breath. computer science here at the Uni- is that instead of adding female pro- letes and it cuts the athletic oppor- The beginning of the NCAA Gambling adds no thrill, and it versity of Minnesota. I am empha- grams, they are cutting male pro- tunities of 200 men, then 200 women College Basketball Tournament certainly does not add innocent sizing this point because I want to grams. I really don’t know if the who might want to participate in means something different to ev- thrills. discuss how Title IX is affecting women athletes out there realize what the future might never get the chance. eryone. It means spectacular slam Gambling puts undue pressure college sports. fighting for Title IX is actually ac- The main argument on the fe- dunks, behind-the-back passes, tear- on college students. It can lead to Let me give you exactly what complishing. While 5,800 athletic male side to keep this proportional- ful upsets, triumphant victories and point shaving, illegal transactions Title IX states: “... No person in the opportunities have been added for ity clause is the fact there are so an end to a magnificent era for some. involving money and violence when United States shall, on the basis of women in the past 10 years, more many women out there who are The beginning of the tourna- someone gets too far in debt to be sex, be excluded from participation than 350 NCAA programs involv- interested in playing sports, but they ment also means gambling, rang- able to pay. in, be denied the benefits of, or be ing about 21,000 male athletes have just don’t have the opportunity to ing from small office pools to large When the gambling spills into subject to discrimination under any play. bets. the laps of the student athletes, it education program or activity re- My answer is to ask whether you Gambling in Virginia [as well as becomes dangerous. The athlete’s ceiving federal financial assistance have tried looking at intramurals to Georgia] is illegal, any kind of gam- playing and college academic ca- ...” “While 5,800 athletic find all these females out there who bling. Gambling laws in the Com- reers are put into jeopardy. Title IX is supposed to be ap- are dying to play varsity sports in monwealth of Virginia are as follows: This is what happened to two plied to every aspect of a federally opportunities have college? I can guarantee you there “Illegal gambling means the mak- former Arizona State basketball play- funded institution, such as the Uni- been added for are considerably more males who ing, placing or receipt, of any bet or ers. versity of Minnesota, not just its participate in intramurals than fe- wager in this Commonwealth of The situation began with one athletic department, yet the ath- women in the past 10 males, even though anyone can play money or other thing of value, made player who had gotten in more than letes are the only ones affected by it. years, about 21,000 because it is done solely for the love in exchange for a chance to win a $10,000 in debt to a student book- It appears the problem with Title of the game. prize, stake or other consideration ie. He agreed to shave points—when IX is not the law itself, but the pro- positions for male This past spring, the University or thing of value, dependent upon the player intentionally misses a shot portionality rule that is hidden with- athletes have been added women’s rowing. I am not at the result of any game, contest or or turns the ball over to keep from in. all saying that women’s rowing any other event the outcome of which making points—to clear the debt, The proportionality rule says that removed.” shouldn’t be a varsity sport, but why is uncertain or a matter of chance, and he persuaded another teammate an academic program’s population should the women get a sport add- whether such game, contest or event, to help him shave points off three must parallel the University’s stu- ed when there were males denied occurs or is to occur inside or out- more games. dent population. So, in other words, been terminated since 1991. That’s the chance to even try out for the side the limits of this Common- When more than $1 million was if a university has 55 percent female roughly 10 percent of the male ath- golf team? If the interest was so pop- wealth” (leg1.state.va.us, “Virginia bet on a game, the FBI became sus- students and 45 percent male stu- letes participating in that period. ular for rowing to become a varsity Statutes and Ordinances”). picious. The setup was discovered dents, then every department must There are currently 200,000 male sport, why were there advertisements Illegal gambling is a Class 3 mis- and traced back to a Chicago crime also reflect this ratio. and 125,000 female college athletes for female students to try out? demeanor under Virginia law ring (ncaa.org, “Sports Wagering: What does this have to do with in the NCAA. As the present trend There were flyers hanging all over (leg1.state.va.us, “Virginia Statues Don’t Risk It). equal opportunities for male and continues, proportionality will be campus, along with chalk adver- and Ordinances, Penalties for Ille- The former Arizona State bas- female students? As a witness to the achieved with 140,000 male ath- tisements on the sidewalks — even gal Gambling”). ketball players were arrested and technology department here at the letes and 140,000 female athletes. in the Daily they had to advertise to What few pool participants real- convicted of sports bribery. One is University, it is definitely not 45 This cuts 60,000 more male oppor- get girls to try out for the team. ize is that college basketball is just a now sitting in jail while the other is percent male and 55 percent female. tunities, and we might see the ex- They didn’t even require that you game—a game played by student awaiting sentencing (ncaa.org, Does this mean I am not receiving tinction of some Olympic male sports had any experience in rowing. These athletes. College basketball is not a “Sports Wagering: Don’t Risk It”). the same opportunity as the next at the college level. I am pretty sure male golfers didn’t get to see adver- means to make money for every- Sports gambling brings the sport person? Of course not. I pay just as that these female athletes who sup- tisements saying, “Don’t Go Out one. of college basketball down to the much as the next person does, and port Title IX do not have the inten- For Golf, Too Many Interested.” There are some advocates for in return, I get to use the computer tion of terminating male sports, but college sports betting. They claim See Gambling, page 31 labs and resources the University these are the facts. See Title IX, page 31

and he didn’t get mad STAFF COMMENTARY I’m a Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluvan athlete? By Derek Haynes baseball team in the country, a finish at the bottom of the pack in said Athletic Director Dave Braine. Unfortunately, this energy can Assistant Sports Editor team that was ranked first the first the preseason that made it to the The baseball stadium’s capaci- often be taken away just as quickly six weeks of the season. They also NCAA Tournament. ty will more than double from 1,800 the following year if a sub-par sea- When I walk into Woodruff have last season’s collegiate base- • A 2001 national coach-of- to 5,000 and Bobby Dodd’s ca- son results. Rarely do teams have Dining Hall, I usually have a nice ball player of the year in Mark the-year award winner in George pacity will increase to 55,000. The repeat performances. In a chat on conversation with David, the cash- Teixeira, albeit an injured Teixei- O’Leary (football) and a 2001 ACC new facilities will only help draw ESPN.com, Hewitt said it will be ier. Usually it’s nothing much, ra. coach-of-year award winner in Paul more recruits and fans to both a struggle to equal this year’s per- we might talk about the weather • A new men’s swimming pro- Hewitt (basketball). sports. formance in the 2001-02 basket- or a good movie he saw or what’s gram that is ranked 23rd in the In fact, every Tech team sport In another attempt to stabilize ball season. for lunch today. Instead of the country. had a record above .500 except for Tech’s athletic future, Braine has Even if Tech basketball takes a usual, he brought up something • A women’s volleyball team women’s basketball, and they still already met twice with Hewitt about step backward, albeit a small step, different Wednesday. that finished 25-8, went to the played in the postseason WNIT. restructuring his contract. He went a foundation has been laid for oth- He said he wanted to go the I make a point of not being er Tech teams to take its place as a baseball game. biased toward Tech; there’s noth- post-season caliber team. “I’ve heard Tech has a great ing worse than reading a college But what is the athletic depart- team and they are playing Geor- “Our sports are a sports section that believes its teams “It’s very important to ment most proud of? Georgia Tech gia,” said David. are the best and never criticizes. If have success, any is one of the few schools that has “They are ranked third in the differentiation factor you want that pick up a media never violated an NCAA rule. Al- country, and have been ranked between Georgia guide. However, praise is due in one will tell you most every national sports power first most of the year,” I replied. this situation. Dr. Wayne Clough, applications rise has violated a rule, from Michigan “They also had a great year in Tech and other Georgia Tech President, realizes to Oklahoma. This points to not basketball,” added David. technological it. considerably after a only quality coaches and adminis- “Yeah they did, I never thought “Our sports are a differentia- good sports season” trators, but to quality athletes. they’d make the tournament,” I universities” tion factor between Georgia Tech In a world where athletes are replied. Dr. Wayne Clough and other technological universi- Dave Braine just as likely to appear in a police “Football also had a great year,” President ties,” says Clough, “no other tech- Athletic Director lineup photo as on a highlight reel, said David. nological institution has sports Tech fans have reason to be hap- “I think they might have a shot programs like ours.” py. But they aren’t the only ones. at the national title next year,” I The biggest problem Tech has “It’s very important to have suc- told him. NCAA Tournament for the first faced has been sub-par sports fa- before the athletic board Wednes- cess, any one will tell you applica- I’ve been covering sports all time since 1996, and returns five cilities. Russ Chandler Stadium is day to seek final approval for re- tions rise considerably after a good year, yet I never realized how good starters to next season’s squad. not adequate for the traditional structuring. sports season,” said Athletic Di- we have it as Tech students. • A women’s cross country team baseball power that is Tech is, and That’s just the concrete facts. rector Dave Braine. If this was United States history, that finished 31st at the NCAA Bobby Dodd Stadium has a ca- But the new energy surrounding Braine’s point has been proven we’d be in Camelot. Championship Meet, their first ap- pacity of only 46,000. Both of those the athletic program at Tech largely by increased enrollment at Vir- • Tech has the second-ranked pearance in the championship meet. stadiums will soon face renova- due to the football and basketball ginia Tech with their football suc- golf team in the country, includ- • A nationally-ranked football tions. teams overachieving performanc- cess and even little known Gonzaga ing the top-ranked golfer and last team that returns 17 starters and “Construction on the new base- es this past season. after their annual tournament runs. season’s player of the year in Bryce figures to challenge Florida State ball field will begin this summer “We really surprised a lot of There is no better publicity than Molder. for the ACC title next season. and the football renovations will pundits after that winning [bas- nationwide television audiences and •Tech has the third-ranked • A basketball team, picked to began following the Georgia game,” ketball] season,” said Clough. 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he just made sure that i learned a lesson, he’s the best page 36 Softball takes three Comments please! The softball team took all three of last weeks Many an opinion floods this week’s sports SPORTS home contests. Now the take a trip to section. Title IX, Gambling and Tech Marietta for the Buzz Classic. Page 32 sports, take your pick. Page 33, 35 Technique • Friday, March 23, 2001 Women’s Dawgs, not Jackets left standing tennis hits Rival Georgia emerged on top of the 15-9 slug-fest Wednesday night at a cold Russ Chandler road after pair Stadium. The Bulldogs six run, sixth inning proved to be too much for the Yellow Jackets. of ACC contests By Jerry Wible Richard Lewis which brought the Best Seat in the Stands score to 8-7. The Tech women (7-6, The balance of Tech’s runs came 1-1) split ACC home con- No. 3 baseball fell Wednesday in the ninth on a Jason Basil two- tests with Wake Forest and to rival No. 22 Georgia in a 15-9 run homer which brought the final NC State last weekend. The slugging contest. The loss came af- to 15-9. Lady Jackets dominated their ter a successful three-game sweep of Tech threw seven pitchers at the Sunday match with NC State Kent State the weekend before. Bulldogs, starting with Philip Perry 7-0, but fell 6-1 to No. 19 Nine runs on fourteen hits was who allowed 5 earned runs quickly Wake Forest on Saturday. not enough for the Yellow Jackets in his 1.1 inning loss. The Jacket Tech’s perfect Sunday saw (17-6) to overcome the Bulldogs pitching staff combined to give the Jackets Mysti Morris, Bobbi (14-6) 15 runs on 13 hits. Bulldogs 13 hits, 9 walks and 8 Guthrie and Jaime Wong grab Both teams fought a purely of- earned runs. wins in both their singles and fensive battle on the cold, windy Georgia put four pitchers on the doubles matches. evening. The contest was plagued mound; Rob Moravek started for In the No. 1 spot Jacket with errors, both teams posting three. the Bulldogs and delievered 7 hits Debbie Reynolds defeated the Georgia capitalized on two big and 4 earned runs in his 4 innings of Wolfpack’s Kristen Lam in a innings, with 5 runs in the second work. The real ace was Georgia’s 6-3, 4-2 (retired) contest. and rallying for 6 runs in the sixth. Bill Sharpton who threw three shut- Morris and Guthrie also cap- The Bulldogs held the lead 8-7 out innings of relief and picked up tured their No. 2 and No. 3 after five when with two outs in the the win for the in-state rival. singles matches and No. 1 sixth runners on first and third ad- Georgia’s hit parade featured five paired doubles match in vanced on a Richard Lewis error. different Bulldogs with at least two straight sets. The bases were subsequently load- hits. Standouts for the Bulldogs in- The win was also high- ed which allowed Georgia’s Doc cluded Adam Swann who went 3- lighted with wins by Mason Brooks to slam a three-RBI triple to for-5, brought in four runs, and hit Miller in the No. 5 spot, Kris- make it 13-7. But that wasn’t enough, a homer in the second. Mark Thorn- ten Roberson in the No. 6 Georgia’s Blake Bodenmiller fol- hill and Blake Bodenmiller both went spot and doubles pair Jaime lowed with an RBI single to score 2-for-4 and scored twice. Jeff Kep- Wong and Laura Ozolins. Brooks and make it 13-7. pinger and Jody Pollock also both Saturday told a different The Bulldogs 7-0 lead came af- were 2-for-5 on the day for the visi- story for the Lady Jackets ter only one and a half innings on a tors. who’s only point came from myriad of hits including a Mark Across the field Tech’s Perry was Bobbi Guthrie’s win in the Thornhill RBI double in the first 4-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs. No. 3 spot. and an Adam Swann two-run dou- Basil was 3-for-5, with a home run The Yellow Jackets are ble in the second. in the third. Freshman Matt Mur- currently ranked 36th and The biggest share of Tech’s 9 ton helped the Jackets in the DH By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS go out on the road to face points came from the third and the spot, going 2-for-5, batting in one, Third baseman Victor Menocal, a normal at shortstop for the Jackets, makes Furman this Saturday and fourth, which resulted in only 3 and adding a run himself. the long throw to first in their Saturday contest with Kent State University. Georgia in Athens on Tues- runs each. Tech came off of a three game Tech captured all three in the series with Danny Hall’s former employer. day. The first signs of life after trail- sweep (8-5, 10-3, 7-4) of Kent State ing 7-1 came in the third on a Jason University this past weekend. history before leaving for Georgia weekend. Friday’s match starts at 7 Perry two-run single and a Matt The Golden Flashes made the Tech. p.m. and games Saturday and Sunday Track and Murton RBI single and also in the trip from Ohio to face the Jackets The Yellow Jackets next actiona both begin at 1:30 p.m. The games will fourth on a solo homer by Brad and Danny Hall, who had formerly will be in a three game series with be broadcast in Atlanta on WREK Ra- Field starts Stockton and a two-run shot by been Kent’s winningest coach in ACC foe Maryland at home this dio 91.1 FM. outdoor season with a Golf moves to No. 2, showcases three in top-100 bang By Derek Haynes “Anytime you beat Clemson whale of a tournament.” Assistant Sports Editor and Georgia you know you’ve The Jacket golfers have had Track and Field returned played good golf,” said coach to cope with the loss of two- from their outdoor opening After two straight tourney ti- Bruce Heppler, “And, for us to time All-American and 1998 Snowbird Invitational to dis- tles, Tech finds itself behind only make those putts and play well player-of-the-year Matt Kuchar play 35 top-10 finishes and one team in Golfweek’s Colle- at the end is a great confidence due to graduation. Luckily for two event wins. giate Golf Poll: Georgia. builder.” the team, a trio of Jackets have 23 of the top-10s and both Tech (292-279-273=844) Tech had a much tougher stepped up. wins came from the wom- dominated the Las Vegas Inter- time defending their Puerto Rico Sophomore Troy Matteson en’s side. Freshman Renee collegiate field on March 11 beat- win, breaking away from a final has been the most impressive of Metivier captured the 1500 ing runner-up and top-ranked day tie with Georgia to defeat the group. Matteson had the best meter title with her time of Georgia (300-28x38-280=868) Clemson by a stroke. finish of his career in Vegas, a 6- 4:36.55 finishing a full three by 24 strokes. Tech finished 20 “We did not even find this under-par, second place finish. seconds ahead of her closest under-par in the tourney. out [Tech’s win] until we were He had the low round of the opponent. Arizona State’s Jeff Quinney at the clubhouse ten minutes tournament in the final day, fin- The second title came from was the medal winner, finishing later and started talking about ishing with a 6-under-par 72. Tech sophomore Jennifer 13 under-par. what we had shot.,” said Mold- Matteson also finished in a three- Ledbetter who’s high jump Bryce Molder, who publish- er in his diary. way tie for 15th in Puerto Rico. of 5-8.00 was enough to earn es a web diary, was impressed by Molder, last season’s colle- Matteson has jumped up to her the mark. the team’s performance on a giate player of the year and cur- 15th in Golf Week’s individual The men’s perfomance course that has fast and steeply rently ranked number one, rankings. was highlighted by Sharif sloped greens. finished third in Puerto Rico and In Vegas, junior Kris Mikkels- Azim, who placed second in “[We] had the best team per- fourth in Las Vegas. en and senior Wes Latimer fin- the 400 meters with a time of formance since I came to school The win in Vegas was by far ished 6th and 16th respectively. 47.88 seconds, Montrell Per- here,” said Molder. Tech’s strongest victory of the Junior Matt Weibring finished son, who finished second in The Jackets were the only season. 15thh in Puerto Rico. the 110-meter hurdles with team to break par in the tourna- “If I didn’t know better, I Latimer, ranked 82nd, joins a time of 14.37 and Keith ment. would have said Georgia Tech Molder and Matteson in Golf- Schuler who took second with

By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The Las Vegas win follows played a different golf course week’s top 100 players. a high jump of 6-8.00. Bryce Molder continues to captain the golf team their late February triumph in today,” said North Carolina State Tech heads to Austin, Texas Track returns to action at through a great season, with two straight wins for the Puerto Rico Classic, their coach Richard Sykes. “If it wasn’t March 25 for the Morris Will- this weekend’s Alabama re- the team and five top-ten finishes for himself. second Classic win in a row. for them, this would have been a iams Intercollegiate. lays.