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Volume 126, Number 23 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Friday, May 5, 2006 MIT Reveals Initiatives at Energy Forum Dorms By Angeline Wang gathering phase of the Energy Initia- She also announced the beginning port was originally scheduled to be ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR tive, President Susan Hockfield’s first of a commentary period, in which the completed in February. Hundreds packed into Kresge major action as MIT president. “community can add in their views.” The Energy Forum included fac- Consider Auditorium Wednesday for MIT’s Hockfield is currently review- The report is available online at ulty panel discussions on research widely publicized Energy Forum and ing the 57-page report, which she http://web.mit.edu/erc/docs/erc-re- directives and a student-sponsored the unveiling of the Energy Research described in her opening remarks port-060502.pdf. Hockfield hopes to poster presentation, as well as an Council’s report on how MIT should Wednesday as “the culmination of a have the second phase of the Initia- overview of the report given by College proceed to address the global energy year’s work” by the Council, in order tive framed for the beginning of the Council Co-chair Ernest J. Moniz. challenge. The release of the report to decide which recommendations academic year in September, she Both Hockfield and Moniz ad- marked the end of the information- the Institute will act on. said during a media briefing. The re- dressed the three questions, “Why Laundry energy? Why MIT? Why now?” as well as the challenges the Initiative will tackle, which the report out- Service lines. “MIT cannot do it all,” Moniz By Kirtana Raja said. “But we do believe that we have ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR the chance to make a significant dif- Saturday night finally rolls around ference, stimulate and mediate dis- and you’re planning to attend a rock- cussion.” ing party. What better way to impress Moniz, looking at the historical that cutie from class than wearing perspective, described a 50-year time that hot matching outfit from your scale as the characteristic period for closet with those fabulous strappy major changes in the energy industry. high heels, right? Alas, you realize “Fifty years means starting today.” that your outfit is currently sitting in He emphasized the need for both a pile of dirty laundry in the corner technological and policy changes of your room! If only doing laundry from the federal government. Ac- weren’t such a pain, maybe you’d ac- cording to Moniz, MIT can be seen tually have something to wear. as an “honest broker” between in- MIT dormitories are in the pro- dustry and government. Hockfield, cess of considering a proposal by a who said that she is in Washington company called College Bellhop that one day each month, plans to advo- would offer laundry services to stu- cate for policy changes when the En- dents on a dorm-by-dorm basis next ergy Initiative takes form. school year. However, these services “We intend to provide the leader- come at a hefty price and with some ship that this critical issue demands,” concerns for dormitory security. Hockfield said during the Forum’s Dormitory Council President DAVID TEMPLETON—THE TECH opening remarks. Harvey C. Jones ’06 said a College Professor Ernest J. Moniz, co-chair of MIT’s Energy Research Council, gives an overview of the Council’s Bellhop representative contacted report at the beginning of the Energy Forum on Wednesday, May 3. Energy, Page 12 DormCon about one month ago and asked if MIT would be interested in having its service for next year. The company made a presentation at a Criteria Announced For New College Aid Program DormCon meeting in early April, By Sam Dillon the grants, which Congress created ary school program of study,” but left could demonstrate that they had and offered DormCon five percent THE NEW YORK TIMES to encourage science, mathematics it to the Department of Education to taken demanding course work. And of the total revenue. Following the The Department of Education an- and language study. spell out the details. Secretary of Education Margaret presentation, Jones announced that nounced Tuesday which low-income In establishing the grants this To avoid the daunting task of Spellings assured the states that she the dormitory presidents could talk students might be eligible this fall for year, Congress said that for students reviewing the academic rigor of the would not infringe on their control to their fellow housemates, and each a share of $790 million under a major entering their first or second year nation’s 18,000 high schools, the over educational curriculums, a ten- dormitory would determine for itself new aid program and estimated that of college to be eligible, they must department laid out broad eligibility it would disburse about 500,000 of have completed a “rigorous second- criteria on Tuesday by which students Aid, Page 14 College Bellhop, Page 11

Dormitory Council Elects Officers By Marissa Vogt NEWS EDITOR The Dormitory Council elected officers for the 2006–2007 school year at its meeting at Baker House Wednesday evening. David A. Nedzel ’07 was elected president and Laura C. Martini ’08 was elected vice president. Nedzel said that the president’s job in- volves providing oversight and coordination for DormCon and running meetings. He will also be responsible for representing DormCon to the general MIT community and “making sure we’re all working together on issues that affect the broader community.” Nedzel said he hopes to continue to foster student involvement in DormCon, citing a retreat held in January for dormitory officers that resulted in a stronger par- ticipation in the spring. Martini said that the vice president fills a supportive role to the president and that she will be responsible for meeting with administra- tors and “keeping a lot of transparency in what’s going on.” She echoed Nedzel’s desire to keep students involved, saying that she hopes to “in- spire the people around me.” Also at Wednesday’s meeting, DormCon passed a revised set of procedures for its judicial committee, Nedzel said. The new proce- dures will address the ways in which Judcomm reports and is allowed “to hold hearings, conduct mediation, and report to folks in the MIT community.” He said that the changes had just been approved by MIT’s lawyers last week. Nedzel said that DormCon’s upcoming agenda includes planning for OMARI STEPHENS—THE TECH residence exploration and addressing security issues in the dormitories. Davide “Nosm” Perre (left), Hector “Nicer” Nazario (center), and Raoul “How” Perre (right) of Tats Cru finish up a mural in honor of the late James “Big Jimmy” Roberts, former night watch man for Dormitory Council Election Results the Senior House and East Campus dorms. The mural was created in the Stata Ampitheater on President David A. Nedzel ’07 Thursday, May 4. In addition to serving as a memorial for Big Jimmy, it is being used to spread Vice President Laura C. Martini ’08 publicity about the Big Jimmy Scholarship Fund. Treasurer Darragh Buckley ’07 Secretary Erin B. Munsell ’09 Junior Residence Exploration Chairs NEWS Allison M. Jacobs ’08, Hillary L. Nenow ’09, World & Nation...... 2 Preeya S. Phadnis ’08, Ashley K. Turza ’08 A former MIT Professor is accused Housing Chair Jamie E. Rubin ’07 Opinion ...... 4 of staging his own shooting. Dining Chair Allison M. Jacobs ’08 Arts ...... 6 JudComm Chair Ian C. Smith ’07 Comics...... 8 Risk Management Chair Christopher K. Hoffman ’08 Page 10 Student Group Liaison and Webmaster Estevan M. Martinez ’08 Sports ...... 16 SOURCE: HARVEY C. JONES ’06 Page 2 THE TECH May 5, 2006 WORLD & NATION Stronger Canadian Dollar Vice President Blasts Russia’s Is Hurting Some Exporters By Ian Austen THE NEW YORK TIMES Human Rights, Int’l Relations OTTAWA The Canadian dollar has risen to levels not seen since the 1970s, By Steven Lee Myers significantly more so in the months “There’s never a good time.” but that has brought little joy to J. Robert S. Prichard at Torstar, which THE NEW YORK TIMES ahead. Cheney’s remarks also previewed publishes romance novels and newspapers. MOSCOW The remarks were delivered in the what is shaping up as a tense meeting At this week’s annual meeting, Prichard, Torstar’s chief executive, Vice President Dick Cheney de- midst of an international confronta- between President Bush and President said earnings had been cut in half largely because of the exchange rate, livered Thursday the Bush adminis- tion over Iran’s nuclear programs, Vladimir V. Putin at a gathering of the which has hurt results at its export-dependent Harlequin Enterprises tration’s strongest rebuke of Russia where the United States has tried to Group of 8, the leading industrial- novel unit. to date. He said the Russian gov- enlist Russia’s help in putting pres- ized nations in St. Petersburg in July. After bottoming at 62 cents in 2002, Canada’s loonie — the popu- ernment “unfairly and improperly sure on or punishing Tehran. Cheney’s Some in Washington, notably Sen. lar name for the country’s $1 coin that features a loon — closed at 90 restricted” people’s rights and sug- criticisms would seem to complicate John McCain, have called on Bush cents to the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, a first since 1978. That may not be gested that it sought to undermine those efforts, but they could also re- to boycott the meeting as a signal of the end. its neighbors and to use the country’s flect a growing impatience with Rus- displeasure with Putin’s anti-demo- Some economists and traders are forecasting parity between the vast resources of oil and gas as “tools sia’s unwillingness to back stronger cratic course, though Cheney did not two currencies, something that has not happened in 30 years. of intimidation or blackmail.” measures, including sanctions, against address that matter on Thursday. In some ways, the Canadian dollar’s rise is an endorsement of the “In many areas of civil society the Iranians. Cheney did not mention Dmitri S. Peskov, a spokesman track that its economy has taken. Canada has posted 10 consecutive — from religion and the news me- Iran in his speech, which was devoted for the Kremlin, disputed Cheney’s years of balanced federal budgets; its debt-to-GDP ratio is one of the dia, to advocacy groups and political mostly to a triumphant celebration of remarks, calling them unfounded world’s lowest; employment levels are high; and soaring commodity parties — the government has un- the expansion of democracy in Eu- and “completely incomprehensible.” prices, particularly for oil, have brought good times to many of the fairly and improperly restricted the rope since the end of the Cold War. At the same time, he discounted country’s resource-based industries. rights of her people,” Cheney said A senior administration official the message Cheney sent, saying in a speech to European leaders in said the speech emphasized the de- it would cloud neither the coming Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. “Other sire of the White House to continue meeting between Bush and Putin nor Senate Defies Bush, actions by the Russian government working with Russia in many areas, their relationship generally. have been counterproductive, and including Iran, even as it voiced its “The relations between the two Passes Spending Bill could begin to affect relations with concerns. The official requested presidents are much more construc- By Carl Hulse other countries.” anonymity because he did not want tive than these statements,” Peskov THE NEW YORK TIMES Cheney’s remarks, which offi- to be seen as speaking for the vice said in a telephone interview. “And WASHINGTON cials in Washington said had been president. they are more oriented to the future.” The Senate on Thursday approved a $109-billion measure to pay heavily vetted and therefore reflected Asked if the remarks risked Indeed, the two men spoke by tele- for the war in Iraq and Gulf Coast hurricane recovery, ignoring a veto the administration’s current thinking alienating the Kremlin at a crucial phone just this Monday, and they threat by President Bush and an increasingly hard line against spending on Russia, appeared to lay down new moment in negotiations on Iran at agreed then on the need to cooper- by House Republicans. markers for a relationship that has the U.N. Security Council, the of- ate closely on the Iranian issue, the On a 77-21 vote, the Senate approved the legislation, which would become strained and could become ficial said in a telephone interview, White House said. provide almost $71 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghani- stan and foreign aid, $29 billion for hurricane relief, $4 billion for farm assistance, $2.5 billion to prepare for a potential flu pandemic, and $2.5 billion for border enforcement and port security. Pope Condemns Chinese Church “It is very important to the protection of the security interests of the people of the United States,” said Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., who, as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, was the chief author of For Consecrating Two Bishops the measure. By Charles V. Bagli portant parts of the memorial out would make this the most expensive China, Japan and S.Korea Move and David W. Dunlap of the Twin Tower footprints to memorial ever built in the United THE NEW YORK TIMES ground level. States. And that figure does not in- The projected cost of building A few years ago, the problems clude the $80 million for a related To Coordinate Their Currencies the World Trade Center Memorial faced by the memorial, the spiri- visitors’ center paid for by New By Anand Giridharadas complex at ground zero has soared tual centerpiece of the site, would York state. THE NEW YORK TIMES to nearly $1 billion, according to have been unimaginable. The un- It will almost certainly draw HYDERABAD, INDIA the most authoritative estimate to derground complex, with its pools, unfavorable comparisons with the Finance ministers from China, Japan and South Korea announced date. waterfalls and galleries, was the $182 million National World War tentative steps on Thursday to coordinate their currencies in ways Rebuilding officials concede product of a worldwide design II Memorial in Washington, which that could ultimately produce a common regional currency like the that the new price tag is breathtak- competition that drew 5,201 entries opened in 2004; the $29 million euro. ing — “beyond reason” in the words and inspired tremendous public Oklahoma City National Memorial, The ministers, speaking on the sidelines of the annual meeting of one board member of the World passion. which opened in 2000; or the $7 of the Asian Development Bank here, said that they would work to- Trade Center Memorial Foundation It was supposed to be immune to million Vietnam Veterans Memo- ward closer coordination of their foreign-exchange policies. They also — and it is sure to set off another the controversies that had engulfed rial in Washington, which opened pledged to enhance an existing framework to defend regional curren- bruising battle over development the commercial rebuilding at the in 1982. cies against speculators and work toward the development of Asian at the 16-acre site, with calls to cut site, with its completion assured The original World Trade Center bond markets. costs, scale back the design or even by an outpouring of good will and itself cost $1 billion in the 1970s, South Korea, Japan and China will “immediately launch discus- start over. open checkbooks. But fundraising or about $3.7 billion in current dol- sions on the road map for the system to coordinate foreign-exchange The foundation, which had has lagged, with just $130 million lars, adjusted for inflation. Then policy,” the ministers said in a joint statement. “We agreed on further planned to start construction raised from private contributions; again, everything at ground zero study of related issues, including the usefulness of regional currency in March, has already quietly many notable donors have yet to carries a big ticket, from the $478 units.” broached the possibility with some contribute. million vehicle-screening center to victims’ families of moving im- The new estimate, $972 million, the $2.2 billion PATH terminal. WEATHER An Early Taste of Summer Situation for Noon Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, May 5, 2006

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(18°C). � � � � Warm Front Light Low Pressure Haze ����� Cold Front Moderate Compiled by MIT Hurricane � � Meteorology Staff � � Stationary Front Heavy and The Tech May 5, 2006 WORLD & NATION THE TECH Page 3 Study Finds NASA Overloaded Britain Takes Charge Of Nato Force in Afghanistan By Carlotta Gall With Tasks and Short on Money THE NEW YORK TIMES By Warren E. Leary basic research and technology,” said the new human exploration program KABUL, AFGHANISTAN THE NEW YORK TIMES Fisk, a space science professor at the to pay to keep the shuttle flying until Britain took command of the NATO peacekeeping force in Af- WASHINGTON University of Michigan and a former it was retired in 2010. ghanistan on Thursday, in preparation for the expansion of its role into NASA has too many tasks and NASA associate administrator for sci- The budgeting jeopardizes the the turbulent southern and southeastern areas of the country in what a too little money to maintain a vigor- ence. Bush administration’s plan for human NATO representative called the alliance’s most challenging operation ous science program, a situation that NASA has come under heavy criti- exploration of the moon and Mars, to date. threatens to erode the nation’s leader- cism from scientists since the admin- the report said. Fisk said that because Lt. Gen. David Richards assumed command in a short ceremony ship in space research and the goal of istration proposed the agency’s 2007 Congress had requested his group’s at which he issued a warning to insurgents that he intended to build a eventually sending humans to Mars, budget, which requested $16.8 bil- report, the committee felt free to rec- strong security force with NATO and American forces under a unified the National Research Council report- lion, including $5.3 billion for space ommend that lawmakers allocate more command. Richards took charge immediately of 9,000 troops of the ed Thursday. “There is a mismatch be- science. But while money would be money for NASA to correct expected NATO-led International Security Assistance Force stationed in Kabul, tween what NASA has been assigned added to continue flying the space deficiencies in science. It would take the Afghan capital, and the northern and western parts of the country, to do and the resources with which it shuttle and completing the Interna- only a relatively small amount direct- where their focus is on supporting reconstruction activities. By the end has been provided,” said Lennard A. tional Space Station, the science bud- ed at the most critical areas to carry of July, he will assume command of NATO and other forces in southern Fisk, chairman of the council’s Space get would be held about even for the NASA science through the five years, Afghanistan, adding combat operations against insurgents. Studies Board, which wrote the report following four years — $3.1 billion he said. “It would take about 1 percent The arrival of some 6,000 NATO troops in the south will allow the at the request of Congress. less than officials had expected from of NASA’s total budget per year, about United States to reduce its force of 19,000 troops by between 2,000 and “We are particularly concerned earlier estimates. $160 million, to ameliorate the dam- 3,000 in August. American forces will remain in the border provinces that the shortfall in funding for sci- Michael D. Griffin, the NASA ad- age to research and analysis, and the of eastern Afghanistan and are expected to come under the NATO flag ence has fallen disproportionately on ministrator, said he had no choice but small missions,” Fisk said in an inter- by November, giving Richards command of the military force across small missions and on funding for to take money from science and from view. the country. New Israeli Government Intent As Sudan Deadline Passes, Darfur On Setting Borders By Greg Myre THE NEW YORK TIMES Rebels Pressed to Sign Peace Deal JERUSALEM By Joel Brinkley tatives from 18 nations, plus the Eu- ties, not military fatigues, as they had Prime Minister Ehud Olmert won formal approval for his coalition and Lydia Polgreen ropean Commission, the Arab League worn the day before. But no one said a government on Thursday, and he told the Israeli parliament he was pre- THE NEW YORK TIMES and the African Union, to press both deal had been reached. pared to set Israel’s boundaries during its four-year term. WASHINGTON sides to reach an agreement. “Our people sent us here to bring In laying out the policies of his new government, Olmert also raised As the latest deadline for a peace The efforts appeared to be the cul- back their rights,” Abdul Wahad al- concerns about Iran and its nuclear program, saying he took seriously agreement between the Sudanese mination of a week of intensive nego- Nur, the chief negotiator for one of the the threats to destroy Israel by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of government and Darfur rebels passed tiation over a draft peace agreement factions of the Sudanese Liberation Iran. Thursday, American, European and intended to end more than three years Movement, one of the rebel groups, “We must not ignore what the president of Iran says — he means African leaders stepped up the pres- of carnage in the Darfur Province of said at the villa. “We cannot accept everything he says,” Olmert told lawmakers. sure on the rebels to sign it, diplomats Sudan that has left more than 200,000 anything less than their minimum In Tehran, Iran’s top army brass on Thursday retracted a threat made said, and an agreement seemed close. people dead. rights. Other than that, it is too early to Tuesday that Iran would make Israel a target if Iran came under Ameri- Late Thursday, the Nigerian presi- As the midnight deadline ap- make any comments.” can attack over its nuclear program, Agence France-Presse reported. dent, Olusegun Obasanjo, invited all proached in Nigeria, where the peace Proposed revisions of the agree- But Olmert’s focus on Thursday was on the borders he hopes to the negotiators to his presidential villa talks were held, the diplomats and ment would allow a few thousand reb- draw with the West Bank, with or without Palestinian involvement. to provide a formal setting for the sign- heads of state gathered in a plush con- els to join the Sudanese army instead “The borders of Israel that will be formed in the coming years will ing, should it come. In New York, Kofi ference room on the grounds of the of a few hundred, and would force the be significantly different from the territories under Israel’s control to- Annan, the secretary general of the presidential villa. With 40 minutes to government-backed janjaweed militias day,” said Olmert, who has set a target date of 2010 for setting the United Nations, called an emergency go, negotiators for the rebel move- to disarm and withdraw at an earlier boundaries. meeting on Sudan and asked represen- ments arrived, dressed in suits and stage than previously stipulated.

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Benedict the students’ preferences. During this first necessary to lead and problem-solve in an in- become acclimated to the demands and expec- year, they can explore the offerings of other creasingly complex world. tations at MIT, they also come to learn more MIT has reaffirmed for many years its residence halls as well as Fraternities, Sorori- The on-campus residential program is in- about themselves and their personal as well commitment to the essential educational ex- ties and Independent Living Groups and may tended to provide these options for the first as academic goals. This knowledge and in- perience for undergraduates provided by a opt for a different experience as sophomores, year students. The role of the house teams, in- creased confidence permits them to explore a residentially-based campus community. The juniors or seniors. cluding the housemasters, GRTs, house man- wide array of additional opportunities that can Presidential Task Force on Student Life and This residential pattern has value because agers, and residential life associates, is direct- enhance their learning experience at MIT. Learning Report (http://web.mit.edu/commit- it provides first year ed toward supporting Thus, following the first year, students tees/sll/), issued during the summer of 1998, students a special this student growth may opt to remain in their selected residence states that the “residence system is at the way to be welcomed The knowledge and increased and development. Pro- or choose a different experience and reside in heart of the MIT community” and further re- into MIT’s academic gramming is designed one of thirty-six FSILGs. The various resi- flects that “the value of maintaining it as such family and acclimate confidence of living on campus to engage the first year dence halls and the FSILGs provide unique lies primarily in the degree to which its stu- more quickly to the student and address environments and reflect the rich diversity of dents learn from one another. Collaboration educational process. their first year permits freshmen issues such as health options available to our students. These com- among students and interaction with faculty, It is especially valu- to explore a wide array and wellness, academ- munities encourage students to actively par- whether they take place in formal or infor- able in how it helps ic support, leadership ticipate in the ongoing creation and develop- mal settings, are the distinguishing qualities new members of the of additional opportunities development, meeting ment of the residential experience so that it is of the academic, research, and community Institute community others, and getting in- meaningful and relevant to their education as activities that take place at a campus-based to understand what it that can enhance their learning volved at MIT. they progress through MIT. The overall resi- university.” means to be at and of experience at MIT. Aligning these dential program is designed first to assist the This integration of the student living and MIT through a variety educational and com- students’ transition to MIT and then subse- learning experiences is central to the mission of programs, including munity goals with the quently to support them in making individual of MIT. From the student perspective, engag- new-student orientation, freshman advising, expectations of entering students, and their decisions about the residential choice that best ing in all that MIT has to offer involves learn- residence based advising, and engagement parents or guardians, underscores the impor- complements their needs. The program strives ing ways to embrace the entire MIT commu- with faculty housemasters and Graduate Resi- tance of this residential experience as a shared to focus, in a sequential way, on our students’ nity experience in addition to the specialized dent Tutors as well as upperclass students. So foundation for beginning this challenging developmental and educational goals thus cre- opportunities created by the many sub-com- too, we strive to help them personally wrestle academic adventure. Parents and students ex- ating a learning experience that is greater than munities. The structure of the undergraduate with how they will take full advantage of their pect to arrive on campus knowing where the the sum of its parts. residential experience permits new students to time at MIT — how they will use this remark- student will be living, and anticipate that the Larry G. Benedict is MIT’s Dean for Stu- make their home for their first year in one of able resource to understand themselves and first year will be an opportunity for transition dent Life. TEAL: A Second A Double-Standard Opinion Of Revisionism ten just like lecture, therefore TEAL course books. Elizabeth Chhouk administrators decided to replace them with Dennis Wu Some argue that Japan has apologized many class. “Office hours are traditional office times for the war. That is perhaps true, but the I wish to clear up misconceptions intro- hours,” Professor Eric Hudson has told me. The recent controversy over the class ma- deepest possible apology “shazai” was never duced by the Tech column by Aditya Kohli “We just try to have more of them.” Indeed, terials of “Visualizing Cultures” has generated used in their statements. In addition, Japan’s published on May 2, “TEAL: Building Resis- there are many options for students, some much discussion. Being unfamiliar with this actions contradict its apologies — for example, tance.” of which are held at unusual yet extremely class and the professors, I am not in a position to Japan still claims sovereignty over the Korean Technology-Enhanced Active Learning convenient hours, e.g. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. the comment on the issue, but it does remind me of island Dokdo that it incorporated on February was developed to lessen the distance between night before problem sets are due. It is the perhaps a more important topic, namely, histori- 22, 1905, even though the island is currently an instructor and his or her students (figura- rare case they are overcrowded, and yet in cal revisionism. under Korean control. Also, Japan still occupies tively and literally), as well as reduce the im- that event, the instructors manage to impart a Historical revisionism refers to the manipu- the Chinese Diaoyutai islands, which along with pression many freshmen have that physics is fair amount of information. Also, many of the lation and distortion of history. A noted example the island of Taiwan, were annexed from China an abstract theory separate from the real world. professors and Teaching Assistants are very is Holocaust denial. Among the Holocaust de- to Japan after China lost the Sino-Japan war in The smaller classes in the well-lit rooms, as friendly when it comes to helping students niers, David Irving is one of the most notorious 1895. well as the round-table arrangement, provide understand sticky points. — he described Adolf Hitler as a rational and Comparing German and Japanese attitudes a unique experience; the division of the class • “The small groups force the brighter intelligent politician while blaming Winston towards their past, it is not hard to see why into groups encourages familiarity between students to complete most of the experiments Churchill for the eventual escalation of the war. trauma from the past is still deeply imprinted on classmates sharing table, as well as intelli- and group problems, while leaving those mo- He also claimed that the German invasion of the Asians and why people would have such fierce gent discussion during collaborative activi- mentarily less capable behind.” Soviet Union in 1941 was a “preventative war” reactions to images depicting Japan’s war-time ties. Integrated experiments are designed to TEAL rightfully assumes that small forced on Hitler to avert crimes. Before the his- provide context for the groups of three will be an impending Soviet at- tory is thoroughly un- material, which is es- able to collaborate to tack. On February 20, Comparing German and derstood, how can we pecially useful in elec- TEAL stands for “technology- learn from an experi- 2006, he was sentenced hope for a better fu- tromagnetism, where ment or in-class prob- to three years in prison Japanese attitudes towards their ture? all of the concepts are enhanced active learning,” and it lem; hence the set-up for the denial of the past, it is not hard to see why Of course, few abstract. of the thirteen round Holocaust, which is il- things in the world es- Now that you know counts on students assuming an tables. TEAL stands legal in Germany and Asians would have such cape the influence of the basics, it’s time to aggressive role in their education. for “technology-en- Austria. the U.S. It was the U.S. clear up the miscon- hanced active learn- Germany not only fierce reactions to images depicting which decided to spare ceptions: ing,” and it counts on outlawed the denial of Japan’s war-time crimes. Emperor Hirohito from • “The main reason for ‘improvements in students assuming an aggressive role in their the Holocaust but also execution, whether for student performance’ after switching to the education. repeatedly repents over an easier occupation of TEAL system can be accounted for by the I feel many of the complaints about TEAL its war-time crimes. As German chancellor Ger- Japan or for the emperor’s alleged lack of control mandatory attendance.” are fueled by things heard from other stu- hard Schroeder said when he paid tribute to the over the military. (Recent evidence produced by This seems to imply that students are dents, and not objective criticisms of the victims of the Auschwitz death camp on Janu- Pulitzer-prize winner Herbert P. Bix indicated sponges that absorb information through os- actual teaching format. Even I tried to avoid ary 25, 2005, “I express my shame in the face that the emperor worked through intermediaries mosis. Of course greater exposure to a topic TEAL by taking 8.012 (a more theoretical of those who were murdered — and above you to exercise a great deal of control over the mili- generally leads to greater familiarity with it, course in classical mechanics) last semester, all.… Remembering the era of National Social- tary, and that he may even have been the prime but how much a student learns is also depen- a decision based on hearsay. This semester, ism and its crimes is a moral obligation — we mover of most of the events during the war). It dent on the active role that student takes in however, I am taking 8.02T, which took some owe that not only to the victims, the survivors was the U.S. that made the ownership of Dokdo mastering the material. getting used to, but overall I am satisfied with and the relatives, but to ourselves.” a controversy by not returning the sovereignty • “TEAL professors must adhere to a stan- the learning experience. I am fairly familiar Unlike Germany, which views the war crimes of the island to Korea along with the islands of dard presentation,” and “students are forced with the professor for my section and have no as shame, revisionism is not only legal but com- Ullungdo, Kommundo, and Chejudo at the 1952 to stare at PowerPoint presentations for hours problem talking to any of the TAs, contrary to mon in Japan. The Japanese prime minister and San Francisco Peace Treaty. It was also the U.S. on end.” the objection raised in Tuesday’s column, and congressmen even worship war criminals at the that turned the administrative control, but not While there are PowerPoint presentations I find that when I understand the experiments, Yasukuni Shrine. Can you imagine the German sovereignty, of Diaoyutai islands to Japan along prepared far in advance, it is ultimately up to they help piece together my understanding of government worshiping Hitler? However, this with Okinawa, leaving Diaoyutai a territorial the lecturers to decide how to convey that ma- electromagnetism. Anyone with valid com- behavior gains support from the Japanese peo- dispute. terial to the students. Professor Dourmash- plaints should not be afraid to send an e-mail ple. For example, here is a quote from the book America has been a strong ally to Japan after kin, for example, follows the basic outline to their professor, one of the TAs or Professor Yasukuniron by Kobayashi Yoshinori: the war for strategic reasons such as the contain- suggested by the presentation, but prefers to Eric Hudson, the course administrator. They “The Allies’ International Military Tribunal ment of Russia and China’s influence in the Far teach using the white boards. will take you seriously and really try to work for the Far East was not based on international East. Drwaing the line between interests and • “There are no recitations. Instead, there with you to help improve your learning ex- laws and was a barbarian revenge ritual … those morals is a task not only for policy makers, but are office hours, which are crowded and inef- perience. executed were illegally sentenced and were not for each of us. fective.” Elizabeth Chhouk is a member of the criminals.” There are many other books full of Dennis Wu is a graduate student in Electri- Traditional physics recitations were of- Class of 2009. this kind of revisionism, including school text- cal Engineering and Computer Science. Flaming Join The Tech’s on your Opinion Department! mind? [email protected] Page 6 THE TECH May 5, 2006 ARTS INTERVIEW Hanging Out With Cake The Tech Talks With Trumpet Player Vince DiFouri By Benjamin Gleitzman opening. People expect that from musicians; more and be more com- STAFF WRITER that they’re going to say something new and fortable playing it. Put a ake, formed in Sacramento, Califor- open a can of worms. I think it’s sort of un- little more force into it nia in 1991, blends witty lyrics and reasonable to expect that sometimes. In more without distorting it. distorted guitars with syncopation sane traditions like country and western, you TT: What was the C and brassy trumpet licks. This week- have covers. Like Frank Sinatra — his whole inspiration to use the vi- end The Tech sat down with Vince DiFiore, the career was covering songs. He’s one of the braslap? Why is that in modestly dressed trumpet player, keyboardist, most notable music acts ever. Elvis Presley so many songs? and harmony vocalist who provides the clas- sang a lot of cover songs. I don’t think there’s DiFouri: It’s descend- sic trumpet solos that have come to personify anything wrong with it. ed from the jawbone of the Cake sound. (Look for The Tech’s review TT: What’s more important to Cake, the a large mammal, like a of the Cake concert next week!) We talked lyrics or the sound? yak. It’s evocative of the about life on the road, touring abroad, and the DiFouri: It all starts from the lyrics. What ’70s cop show sound. It’s Digital Millennium Copyright Act. the sound does is support the lyrics. It gives a little suspenseful and it TT: Between Atari, classic Nintendo, Xbox, the people something to dance to so that they packs a lot of punch for or Frisbee, what’s your pick? have the patience to listen to the lyrics. [the] small instrument DiFouri: Frisbee, definitely. I missed most TT: Do you think people listen to the lyrics that it is. It evokes a lot of the video generation. My first game was anymore? of action imagery. Pong in junior high school and it was sort DiFouri: On the records they do. That’s TT: You met George of like a first love. All the other video games one thing that this band is based on — the ri- Clinton [of Parliament seem pretty cool to me but there’s a lot go- diculousness of going to live shows and not Funkadelic] in Austra- ing on in them and it makes me feel sort of hearing any of the words. We try to make lia, how was that? nauseous [sic]. I’ve seen some of those games the arrangements such that the words can be DiFouri: It was great. and I appreciate the technology of them, but I picked out like a hot potato of sound where He was just backstage really got my nut with Pong. everybody takes a turn doing something. and seemed to be deal- You can’t beat Frisbee because you can use When the vocals are going, that’s central, and ing with being on tour, a yogurt lid. I’ve played Frisbee very effec- it’s not about the surge of guitar supporting basically. He didn’t bare tively on a tour bus before with a yogurt lid. the vocals because all that does is squash it. his soul to us or any- TT: How do you tour? What’s your favorite TT: You recently toured Spain and Japan. thing. But we did get to mode of transport? How do you develop fans abroad? meet him and he was to- DiFouri: We’ve been taking a lot of plane DiFouri: It’s a great process. We’ve been tally mellow. trips recently. The tour bus is nice but it’s a lucky because we’ve had the support of a ma- TT: What do you do little bit like living in a jor label. The song gets to stay busy when you’re bowling alley. You’ve out there on the radio on the road? always got your bunk; so people know about DiFouri: We read. you’ve always got your Cake trumpet player DiFouri us. They listen to the I sightsee. I probably space. There’s a micro- expounds on life on the road, album. We go to coun- sightsee more than any- wave oven if you feel tries where English is one in the group. The creative. touring abroad, and the Digital not the main language rest of the guys I don’t TT: A few years ago and they’re singing all really see that much. your song “Perhaps, Millenium Copyright Act. the lyrics to the songs. We really give ourselves Perhaps, Perhaps” People in France space. We don’t hang was featured in a clev- sometimes understand out that much because er Snapple ad. How do you decide who to li- the lyrics more than people do in the United we’ve been together for CHRISTINA S. KANG—THE TECH cense your music to? States. They understand the humorous angle so long. Cake trumpet and keyboard player Vince DiFiore interviews DiFouri: The Snapple ad was actually un- a little bit more exactly as it was meant to be. We recently did this with The Tech during a soundcheck in Johnson Athletic Center authorized. They used that song and it was not The same goes for Japan. We went to Jakarta Unlimited Sunshine before the Spring Weekend concert on Friday, April 28. DiFiore even us. They made it to sound just like us. and people were singing along in English. Tour and we had a co- sits with his trumpet case and copy of “Guns, Germs and Steel: TT: How do you feel about that? TT: Is it true that you don’t use set lists? median on our bus. That The Fates of Human Societies,” his current means of passing DiFouri: Well, it is stealing. They shouldn’t DiFouri: We don’t use set lists. We play the was really good to break time. have done that. Maybe it was good publicity songs that come over well live. We have a big things up because he for us anyways. set of songs in our head that we know we can talked so much. Having this other guy take up and Miles Davis. Lee Morgan is my favorite TT: I know you like to cover songs such as play. all the sound space was nice. right now. He was in Dizzy Gillespie’s band “I Will Survive” by Aretha Franklin and Sina- TT: What is your favorite song live? TT: How often do you get noticed on the and then went out on his own and made some tra’s “Strangers in the Night.” How do you DiFouri: My favorite song is probably street? really bluesy records. I listen to music that I feel about the Digital Millennium Copyright “Frank Sinatra,” which we play almost every DiFouri: I never do. John [McCrea] does aspire to play like. If I really want to be in- Act [which makes it illegal to cover songs by time. It always goes over well with the audi- because he looks like a rock star. When I’m spired by something it can be anywhere from certain artists, such as the Beatles]? ence. “The Distance” is a lot of fun to play. with John I see he gets noticed, especially af- Radiohead to a cheesy country song. DiFouri: It’s always a compliment to a TT: Does it ever get old playing these ter a show. TT: What’s your favorite thing about rock band when you cover their songs. The one songs? TT: If you could play live with anyone who and roll? Beatles song that we’ve done is “And Your DiFouri: I recently went to this concert, a would it be? DiFouri: It didn’t blow out completely. Bird Can Sing.” We didn’t record it or any- guy called Ramadas, and he does music called DiFouri: We recently did an Unlimited It didn’t burn itself out and it still exists. It thing but we practiced it. It was something we Kirtan with very repetitive chanting. I went Sunshine show with The Flaming Lips, Mod- wasn’t something that was so out of control did before “Pressure Chief ” as a way of get- with my wife and we’re sitting in there and est Mouse, De La Soul, and Kinky. If we could and got away from itself. [Rock and roll has] ting our chops together and suggesting certain it’s just the same words over and over. At first play with anybody it would probably be a tour gone through different periods and people styles of playing. I was really bored and then you get into it with Jethro Tull or Elvis Costello. have accepted it as part of the life experience There was an ethic [for cover songs] that and even though it’s the same thing over and TT: If you could play with any historical without it destroying the world. Well … it has was created. For rock bands you were sup- over again it just gets deeper and deeper every trumpet player who would it be? Who do you destroyed some people’s lives, I guess, but posed to be saying something original and I time. So that’s what it’s like performing these look to for inspiration? that gets to the fact that it’s stayed around and think it started with Bob Dylan. He was say- songs live. You know them like the back of DiFouri: I look to Dizzy Gillespie, Lee proven itself as folk music instead of just the ing something that was revolutionary and eye- your hand but you try to get inside of it even Morgan, Clifford Brown, Louis Armstrong, seeds of destruction. THEATER REVIEW ‘Wicked’ Awesome Original Twist on Classic Story Delights Audience With Comedy and Depth By Brian Chase musical. very creative, it still elicits a chuckle. which were still fun and conveyed the emo- SPORTS EDITOR This is not a one-note work (pardon the The music is extremely well-written, from tion and story of the song. Wicked pun). Winnie Holzman, who adapted the mu- both the lyrical and musical perspectives. Though I didn’t pay particular attention Broadway in Boston Series sical from the book, takes several interest- The melodies are by turns catchy, inspiring, to the dancing and technical aspects, they The Opera House ing topics: governmental lies, manipulation and emotionally affecting — the exceptional certainly added to the experience. The cos- April 12 – May 14, 2006 of the populace via the press, demonization songs like “Defying Gravity” are still run- tume pieces other than the usual story-driven of those who are dif- ning through my head. parts (black pointy hat, ruby red shoes, etc.) ’ll save you ten minutes and say this right ferent, herd mentality However, the chords include funky old dress clothes — think off the bat: go see “Wicked.” It is an ex- of the common man, of the musical are fair- Dickens on a drug trip. They emphasize the cellent musical with clever lyrics, great love, hate, and some An excellent musical with ly spare — if you are quirkiness of Oz well, and the animal cos- I melodies, and more interesting themes great school “pick on clever lyrics, great melodies, and a fan of lush orches- tumes work well, too. The actors who played than you can shake ruby red slippers at. the nerd” examples I tration, you won’t find the flying monkeys showed strong technique, Now, for those of you interested in the bet many MIT students more interesting themes than it here. I didn’t mind, scene transitions were mostly smooth, and ef- details, “Wicked” is a musical based on the will empathize with. though, because the fects (especially the movable metal head the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire, This musical engaged you can shake ruby red slippers at harmonies included Wizard uses to scare his visitors) were im- which is itself a re-imagining of the famous my mind the entire are great. The best pressive. The dancing, though not spectacular book and movie “The Wizard of Oz.” “Wick- way through without parts of the music, and used sparingly, emphasized and improved ed’s” twist on the classic tale tells the story becoming boring or preachy. though, are the lyrics, because composer- a few numbers. from the point of view of the Wicked Witch, “Wicked” is not an entirely serious musi- lyricist Stephen Swartz is not afraid of using Julia Murney, who plays Elphaba, does an Elphaba, and centers on her relationship with cal either. There is some engaging wordplay a thesaurus. When you can work words like absolutely fantastic job, and the rest of the Glinda, the Good Witch. The progression of in the first act, along with some great physi- dialysis, clandestinely, and ambiguities into cast is good as well. The show is sold out, but the two from enemies to friends to something cal comedy from Glinda. In the second act, your rhyme schemes clean and purposefully, if you are willing to wake up early you may in between is the foundation of the plot, and the show plays on its famous movie forbearer you have accomplished something special. I be able to get some cancellation tickets, and the most moving and emotional theme in the for laughs in darker spots. Though that wasn’t have never heard lyrics as intelligent as these, it would be worth the extra effort. May 5, 2006 ARTS THE TECH Page 7 RESTAURANT REVIEW Park Plaza Perfects High Tea Fresh Treats and Unique Teas Contribute to Cultured Experience By Jillian Berry strength with an initially sweet taste that gives tea sandwiches. The seafood service consists than they tasted. The icing is far too sweet for ASSOCIATE ARTS EDITOR way to a little bite at the end. The Boston blend of smoked salmon, tuna salad, crab salad, and the tiny cake, and I just could not finish it. The Swan Café combines Indian and African teas to produce a shrimp salad sandwiches. The sandwiches are chocolate-covered strawberry was also a little Boston Park Plaza Hotel strong tea that is more bitter and less sweet than unconventional, with a thin and crunchy layer disappointing; even though the strawberries are 64 Arlington Street the former. With a little milk, however, it is just of toast topped with the various fillings — as slightly tart, perfect for this treat, the chocolate Boston, MA 02116 right. opposed to the more traditional small, white is too thinly spread and not creamy enough. Fi- (617) 426-2000 The first course of the service is a cran- bread sandwich. The smoked salmon sandwich nally, the truffles of sinfully rich dark choco- bostonparkplaza.com berry scone with Dev- has very high quality late cleanse the palate from the other indulgent onshire cream and salmon accompanied sweet desserts. he Swan Café at the Boston Park Plaza strawberry preserve. Overall, the wonderful food by capers. The chicken The final course of the meal is a tea-infused Hotel is one of only a handful of spots in The scones are baked salad sandwich has a crème brulée, which comes in a tiny tea cup. It Boston that offers traditional tea service fresh for each person, is made even better fresh and creamy filling is much lighter and less sweet than a traditional Tevery afternoon from 3-5 p.m. The café so we waited ten min- with attentive servers, making that compliments the brulée. The tea infusion adds a subtle flavor, if is elevated and open to the bustling lobby, but a utes, but the warm treat crunchy bread well. not so subtle brown color, and it is a great end player piano and lush fabrics drown out the noise that emerged from the this a memorable meal. In addition to the to an amazing meal. of the lobby and create an intimate setting. kitchen was worth it. sandwiches, the second Overall, the wonderful food is made even This sophisticated location offers multiple The scones are incred- course includes pound better with attentive servers, making this a tea services, including a traditional service ibly moist and dense, and break without crum- cake, petite fours, chocolate-covered strawber- memorable meal. Even though the portions are ($23.50) and a seafood service ($25.50). Both bling. The preserve and Devonshire cream ries, and truffles in both services. There are two small, there is so much that I left stuffed. But are served as three-course meals accompanied (similar to butter) just add to the buttery and different varieties of pound cake, plain and or- let’s be honest, this was not a cheap experience by a choice of teas, which you choose from a flavorful scone. ange. Both are moist, sweet, and wonderfully you could enjoy every day. The Swan Café is a list of approximately a dozen varieties. Although the scones were incredibly filling, dense, and the pieces of oranges add a great great place to bring your parents when they’re in The Swan Café’s own tea blend is an un- they were just the beginning. The second course burst of flavor. The petit fours are beautifully town — they’ll think you’re so cultured. What- usual mix of Ceylon and green teas with a hint is a multi-tiered tray of treats, including chicken decorated with their pink icing and sugar flower ever the reason, you should get dressed up and of vanilla and other flavors. The tea is medium- salad, egg salad, shrimp salad, and asparagus tops, but, as is often the case, they looked better experience high tea at least once in Boston. FILM REVIEW ★★★½ Disrupting the Flow Controversial Film ‘Water’ Explores The Politics of Hinduism By Parama Pal about a particular event that took place eleven who only overacted, Bollywood-style. This spoke bitterly about how they used her movie Water years ago, when she was filming another mov- drove Mehta to Sri Lanka where she found to suit their needs, but said she did not expect a Written and directed by Deepa Mehta ie in Varanasi. Though Mehta’s mother was a Sarala, who didn’t even know Hindi and had to similar backlash from “Water,” because India’s Starring Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray, John Abra- widow, she had lived with Mehta’s family as learn her lines phonetically. The girl is incred- political climate has changed considerably in ham, Sarala the head of the household. It was shocking for ibly talented; Mehta commented on renowned the last six years. After the experience with the Rated PG-13 the filmmaker to see the widows in Varanasi director Satyajit Ray’s advice that when work- mobs, she was so angry that she feared it would Opens Today lived in their stark ashrams, or houses of holy ing with children, one needs to make sure cloud her direction of the script, so she took retreat. “They were a different kind of widow they’re very intelligent, and are truly interested four years to make sure that she could heal. The ater” is the last installment in Dee- … [I was] so deeply moved … by how they in the project. controversy, she revealed, made her to believe pa Mehta’s critically acclaimed el- lived, and why they lived the way they live … Next, Mehta explained the controversy sur- in the film’s message even more. ements series. As Mehta is one of it was inevitable that ‘Water’ would be about rounding “Water” and how she dealt with it. The core idea of “Water” is the morality of W the most interesting directors of the widows.” As the session moved on, the In India, there is an organization that reviews religious practices, Mehta said. The character our time, I arrived to the Boston premiere at floor opened to a question and answer session. every script to make sure that it is appropri- Shakuntala, who experiences conflict between the Museum of Fine Arts with high expecta- Mehta answered thoughtfully and completely, ate for the public and not anti-Indian. “Water” faith and conscience, is the truly central figure tions. She exceeded them. entertaining every question with patience even went through its review without a hitch, and in of the film. Shakuntala must decide whether The movie was admittedly breathtaking, but though it was evident that she had been asked fact, Mehta received a compliment on her won- Kalyani, a widow in the ashram, can marry a the truly amazing experience began after the many of them multiple times before. derful script. She also held extensive meetings man she loves — or prostitute herself to sup- film, when Mehta spoke to the audience. Seven The first question concerned the setting of with natives of the area she was filming to help port the ashram. As another example of reli- years in the making, “Water” was surrounded the film. “Water” is set in the 1930s — why not them understand her film’s message. Nonethe- gion gone wrong, Mehta described the creation by such controversy that angry mobs stormed now? At that time, Mehta explained, child mar- less, two days into filming, a huge mob encour- of child marriage in the ninth century, when the set and threw its pieces into the Ganges riages were still prevalent, and Chuyia, the nar- aged by an extremist religious group showed Mongol invaders murdered everyone but mar- River. After that, Mehta continued filming, but rator of the film, is a child widow. The next day, up near the set, claiming that her film was anti- ried women, so people forced their little girls in a different country under another title. when I spoke to her, she explained that Chuyia Hindu. The Indian Army came to protect them into wedlock to protect them. By the 1930s, “Water,” no ordinary film, is part of the ele- was the best possible narrator because “chil- during shooting, but the producers were still however, it became a way for families to feed ments series with “Earth” and “Fire.” “Earth” dren don’t judge.” Mehta said she also wanted driven away to Sri Lanka. one fewer mouth; in short, oppression by the explored the politics of war, “Fire” the politics to “capture the fabric of the changing times”; I later asked her why she didn’t expect a re- avenue of religion. of sex, and “Water” the politics of religion. in the late 30s, India was on the cusp of its in- action like that after the controversy that her Someone asked whether Mehta thought her “Water” is the story of three widows, and how dependence movement and Ghandi’s influence previous film “Fire,” which was about a lesbian movies have created awareness, and she happi- the Indian Independence movement affects was beginning to spread. couple. Mehta said a common misconception ly replied that the reaction to her movie during their lives irrevocably, making them question When the discussion moved to casting, was that “Fire” had been controversial from film festivals was “pretty amazing.” Though the set of beliefs upon which their existence Mehta related the story of her search for Sarala, the start, when in fact it had been in the box movies themselves can’t change much, she rests. the child actress who plays Chuyia. Extensive office for four weeks with no reaction until a admitted, they can begin the dialogue that will Mehta started her presentation by speaking searches of children in India yielded actresses political party decided that it was wrong. She lead to that change. ON THE SCREEN — B Y T H E T E C H ARTS STAFF — ★★★★: Inspired brilliance with creative humor, and it accomplishes the show, and the superb acting is crucial; it ★★★½ Thank You for Smoking ★★★: Solid filmmaking one goal with ease: entertainment. (Hendrata makes this film come out just right. (Yong-yi This film is absolutely brilliant in making ★★: Mild entertainment Dharmawan) Zhu) everything wrong seem right, everything dis- ★: Embarrassing dreck turbing seem funny, and everything pointless ★★★ Inside Man ★★½ The Notorious Bettie Page seem meaningful. Not until the end of the ★★★½ American Dreamz Think of “Inside Man” as a Da Vinci Code- Gretchen Mol plays Bettie Page, one of the film did I realize that there was no plot — just This is one of the few comedies in recent years esque film, with a huge mystery hidden be- most famous pinup models of the 1950s, who one laugh-out-loud scene after another in the that doesn’t give away its funniest moments hind small clues revealed every so often. The transformed from an innocent Tennessee girl life of evil tobacco spokesman Nick Naylor in the previews. What makes this film so en- film draws us in right from the get-go, and into the queen of bondage. In addition to (Aaron Eckhart). The list of talented perfor- joyable is the amazing cast, which includes it doesn’t release us until the final secret is presenting her blossoming career, the movie mances is endless; from the amazingly cre- Dennis Quaid, Hugh Grant, Willem Dafoe, unveiled. Clive Owen excels as a calm and shows the trials and tribulations Bettie en- ative opening credits to the last words, every and Mandy Moore. It would be incomplete, collected bank robber; he gives the impres- dured as a woman with so much sex appeal. part is selected with such care that the result- though, without the plethora of minor charac- sion that his character is conducting a well- The acting was relatively weak, and some of ing creation is a contemporary work of art. ters and impressive unknowns, like Sam Gol- rehearsed orchestra instead of pulling off a the scenes came out of nowhere and do not (Yong-yi Zhu) zari and Tony Yalda. “American Dreamz” is heist. Jodie Foster’s character, on the other add to the movie, but the makeup and cin- delightfully satirical; the writers didn’t hold hand, is superfluous, and Denzel Washington ematography do a convincing and authentic ★★ V for Vendetta back. Pretty much everyone and everything is is also disappointing. The plot and the idea job of identifying the decade. (Yong-yi Zhu) Three great things about Alan Moore and Da- a target: Bush and his administration, Britney behind the movie, though, are addictive — vid Lloyd’s graphic novel “V for Vendetta” Spears, Ryan Seacrest, the entertainment in- this may be not just the perfect robbery, but ★½ The Sentinel are that it’s a collection of brilliant character dustry, the army, immigrants, terrorists, and the perfect thriller as well. (Yong-yi Zhu) In a nutshell, “The Sentinel” is a movie about studies, it’s not like any other dystopian story, gay stereotypes. (Alice Macdonald) a presidential assassination, but the audi- and the connection between the two main ★★★½ Lucky Number Slevin ence doesn’t care about the well-being of the characters isn’t reduced to a cheap and hack- ★★½ Ice Age: The Meltdown A boss, a rabbi, a man in a purple-flowered president. Its attempt to develop a “24”-like neyed infatuation. In their movie adaptation, This sequel begins where “Ice Age,” the towel, a cop, a perky neighbor, an assassin, story inside of two hours falls short, making the Wachowski Brothers changed all that. first film, left off; the animals have found and a missing friend: sounds like a recipe for for just an ordinary action thriller. The film Natalie Portman’s performance is memorable, a warmer paradise and discovered that the total disaster. Somehow, though, this group needed all the help it could get, but its all-star a masked Hugo Weaving delivers his lines ice age is coming to an end. More appeal- of misfits comes together in one of the most cast failed. Longoria and Douglas are poor with great success, and as far as cinematog- ing to a younger audience, “Meltdown” has brilliant films of the year. Director Paul Mc- choices, and Sutherland is the exact same raphy and special effects go, director James a straightforward plot — and unlike recent Guigan pieces together the stories of all these actor we’ve come to know and love through McTeigue doesn’t disappoint. It’s a far more animated features that dabble in pop culture characters to make a disorienting dark com- “24”’s Jack Bauer. The film lacks coherence difficult task, however, to tell a good story, — doesn’t require viewers to be hip to get a edy about a man who just happens to be in as well, and focuses too heavily on irrelevant and this movie doesn’t. (Nivair H. Gabriel) good laugh. Despite the second-class graph- the wrong place at the wrong time — all the minutiae; all this will leave a bitter taste in ics and predictable story, the movie is filled time. In a strong male cast, Lucy Liu steals your mouth. (Yong-yi Zhu) Compiled by Nivair H. Gabriel May 5, 2006

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Former MIT professor John J. a car window was shattered by a bul- one of his daughters, an allegation he and I’m confident that the evidence Donovan has often been described Donovan Sr., who amassed a $100 let and spent .22-caliber cartridges denies, and that he has continued to will show he did not shoot himself or in the business world as a genius. A million fortune as a businessman, were scattered in the parking lot - to harass others in the family with friv- enlist anyone to shoot him,” Klick- former professor at the Massachu- executive mentor, and consultant, make it appear that he had been tar- olous restraining orders. Both sides stein said. “Shocked and stunned setts Institute of Technology and its once proclaimed of his talents: “I geted for murder by his family. remain engaged in litigation. would both be good words to use to Sloan School of Management, Don- tell the future.” ThursdayMiddlesex The indictment on the single mis- “We are saddened, but not sur- describe his reaction” to the indict- ovan started more than a dozen com- District Attorney Martha Coakley demeanor charge has a maximum prised, by the actions of our estranged ment. panies. One, a computer-services said Donovan told a lie to Cambridge penalty of one year in jail, Coakley father referenced in the DA’s indict- But as police investigated wheth- firm called Cambridge Technology police and charged him with filing a said. But the indictment seems likely ment,” said a statement by James er the shooting could have occurred Partners, was valued at more than $1 false police report after he allegedly to further damage Donovan’s contro- Donovan and three of his siblings. as Donovan reported, Coakley said, billion at one time. staged his own shooting. versial reputation. “We hope this prosecution will bring the evidence did not support him. Donovan’s business successes Donovan is accused of falsely Donovan - who has had a long, him and any others who may be in- Donovan told police he had been have become overshadowed in the claiming that two men attacked him successful career, first in academia volved to justice.” The four children shot in the Vassar Street parking lot last several years by his vitriolic on the night of Dec. 16 as he left his and then in business - has been em- would not speak further, representa- of his company, Cambridge Execu- relations with his five children. He Cambridge company and then telling broiled in a bitter family feud in tives said. tive Enterprises, about 8:30 p.m. as filed for a restraining order against investigators that he believed his son which he has argued that his children The elder Donovan adamantly he prepared to drive home to Ham- James in 2003 after telling authori- James orchestrated the shooting. In- have tried to force him out of his denies that he lied to authorities, said ilton. Coakley said Donovan told ties that a bullet was fired into his authorities that he was approached home. In that year, he also accused by two men speaking in heavily ac- John Jr. of breaking and entering the cented English and that he thought headquarters of Cambridge Execu- they were Russian. Some of the four tive Enterprises. Both actions were or five shots that were fired deflected dropped. off a large belt buckle he was wear- In a statement separate from his ing, Donovan told police, and one siblings, John Donovan Jr. said “de- passed through his left side without spite all that has happened, I love my striking any organs. family. This situation causes me tre- Donovan called 911 on his cell mendous pain every day. If I can help phone to report the shooting, dur- my father or my siblings through this ing which, he told authorities, one of I will.” his alleged assailants said, “He’s not The legal acrimony has continued dead yet,” Coakley said. Police re- this year. In January, John Donovan sponded to the scene, and Donovan Sr.’s third wife, Linda, sought a re- was treated at Massachusetts Gen- straining order against James. In a eral Hospital, where he was released hearing at Ipswich District Court, the next day. referring to the shooting of John Sr., Coakley said the surveillance she testified that “there is no ques- camera that is trained on the parking tion in my mind who caused that lot area where the alleged shooting shooting, and it is James.” occurred was not functioning that A former business partner of night. the elder Donovan said he was “not “Authorities believe that some of shocked” by Thursday’s indictment. the staging of that incident … were “I learned over the years never to off-site, but that the shooting itself, be surprised, particularly with him,” of his person, occurred at Vassar said Stuart Madnick, a Sloan profes- Street,” said Coakley. sor. “That’s what makes him so in- STEPHANIE LEE—THE TECH Coakley added that authorities do teresting.” Alison L. Chiang ’08 and Iliana N. Jaatmaa ’07 hold candles in support of sexual assault survivors at not know whether Donovan, an expe- Globe correspondent Catherine Take Back the Night, a rally held on Thursday to speak out against violence in the community. The rienced shooter who had a weapons Elton contributed to this report. Ma- Stress0306event was.qxp co-sponsored 4/13/2006 by the2:43 Violence PM Page Against 1 Women Act (VAWA) and Panhellenic Association. permit, had help in allegedly staging terial from the Associated Press was the shooting. During the months- also used.

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http://web.mit.edu/medical May 5, 2006 THE TECH Page 11 College Bellhop Raises Security, Cost Concerns Among Residents College Bellhop, from Page 1 the students, 5 percent would then that most people generally felt that be given back to DormCon, which the service was unnecessary, but whether or not the residents would would keep a tally of the number of they didn’t mind if some other peo- be willing to pay for the services students using the service from each ple wanted to use the service. next year. dormitory and appropriately reallo- “I think most people felt that Saturday, May 6, 2006, 8 PM The dormitories will not have cate the money back to each of the paying $300 for laundry whereas an overhead cost for the service, so respective dormitories. they would otherwise spend $30 per Edgerton House only those who choose the service term would be too expensive, but will pay. Random, Baker say no to service some felt that it would be just be one Live Swing Band: 7-11 PM Jones said that so far, five of the Random Hall President Iolanthe less thing to worry about,” Martinez dormitories have decided — East K. Chronis ’07 said that there were said. Dance Lessons@7PM, DJ 11-1AM Campus, MacGregor, and Senior two main reasons why Random’s Unlike some of the other dor- Haus will accept the service, and residents were not interested in the mitories, EC was not so concerned http://eh.mit.edu/lafete/ Baker and Random are declining. service: security and cost. Having an about security, because a floor key is Jones said that the other dormitories outside service come into the dormi- needed in order to actually get ac- have not yet notified him of their de- tory each week would be a security cess to any of the rooms. Because  cisions. risk, Chronis said. the laundry bins will be kept in the &  The service would work as fol- Random is also unique in that it general lobby, any service people lows: a bin would be installed in is offering its residents free laundry should not be able to get into the  the lobby of each dormitory, and next year, after having obtained new rooms. residents would place their laundry washing machines this semester. in bags into the bin. College Bell- Since laundry money will not be a  hop would pick it up and return part of the dorm revenue, Random is it washed, ironed, and folded. Dry increasing the house tax per person  cleaning service could also be ar- from $40 to $55. ranged in a similar manner. Baker House President Nikhil S. College Bellhop charges $24.99 Nadkarni ’07 also said that Baker for one-time use and $299.00 for a residents did not feel that allowing  semester of weekly services, accord- an outside party into their dormi-  ing to its Web site, http://www.col- tory would be very safe. On top of  legebellhop.com. For that price, the that, having a bin with dirty laun- company will take up to 25 pounds dry sitting in the dormitory lobby  of laundry per week, though a more and taking up extra space also is not  expensive package is also available. ideal. Dormitory residents who choose While the majority of Baker resi-  to participate will be able to select dents did not want the basic laun- from a range of differently-priced dry services, a few were interested  laundry packages depending on their in the dry cleaning services offered needs. Also, DormCon is not hold- by Campus Bellhop, but the interest  ing a contract with College Bellhop was not strong enough to warrant so the services could be discontin- taking the services. Nadkarni said  ued at any time if students feel it is that the consensus was that every-  not useful, said Jones. one could take care of his or her own “DormCon is merely to help laundry.  facilitate the interest in the college East Campus President Estevan  bellhop service, but we are by no M. Martinez ’08 said that EC chose  means trying to market it to the stu- to get the services next year, though dents ourselves,” Jones said. the general reaction to the laundry  Of the total profit collected from service was apathetic. Martinez said

TOWN MEETING: Task Force on the Undergraduate Educational Commons Wednesday May 10, 2006 3 – 5 PM Room 32-123

Professor Robert Silbey, Chair of the Task Force, will present current recommendations of the Task Force to solicit feedback from students and faculty.

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HMS MOVING SERVICES Report Outlines Plan for Energy Center, Research and Education M.I.T.ʼS PROFESSIONAL MOVER Energy, from Page 1 new organizational structure called ate classes with a significant focus the MIT Energy Council (MITEC) on energy. The Council, consisting of 16 that would work toward creating a The MITEC, as proposed in the faculty members from the five MIT permanent energy center with re- report, would also oversee a cam- HOME OF THE schools, was created after Hockfield’s search space within the next five pus energy management task force, SMALL SHIPMENT EXPRESS!! inaugural address last May. It was years. The MITEC would be “steer which will improve campus energy charged with creating recommenda- the initiative” and guide various efficiency, beginning with “a com- tions for the Energy Initiative. subgroups, including the Labora- prehensive assessment of the trade- � EXPRESS SHIPMENTS TO THE ENTIRE EAST COST In the fall of 2005, the Council tory of Energy and the Environment, offs, benefits and costs of different � solicited input from faculty and stu- which currently organizes research approaches to reducing campus en- 1 AND 2 DAY DELIVERY WINDOWS dents, asking for white papers detail- and educational activities around ergy use,” the report states. � 90 DAY STORAGE PACKAGES-SINGLE PRICE PACKAGE ing possible research directions the campus. Moniz described a “phased ap- FOR LOAD/STORE/DELIVER Initiative could take. A campus-wide One other such subgroup, the En- proach” to research thrusts, in which � CURBSIDE PICK UPS FOR ½ PRICE survey was conducted by the MIT ergy Education Task Force, would be MIT would focus on research it al- � DAILY LOADINGS FOR ALL 50 STATES Energy Club, and MIT received in- in charge of coordinating MIT edu- ready does well, such as solar power, � put from industry in a December cational initiatives. Its first priority nuclear power systems, electro- INTERNATIONAL MOVING SERVICES workshop. would be to create an energy minor chemical storage, and biofuels. At � GUARANTEED PRICING PROPOSALS ON-SITE Although industry was not high- for undergraduates. the same time, MIT would be slowly � FULL VALUATION COVERAGES lighted specifically during the Fo- “Many of the most important “seeding” new technologies and di- � MONEY BACK GUARANTEES IN WRITING rum, industry leaders have shown technologists of tomorrow will be rections. He envisions “the research ON ALL MOVES considerable interest, Moniz said. educated here,” Hockfield said. agenda to build up in about five The authors of the report write In January, the Council helped years.” that “a major multidisciplinary, set up the EnergyClasses Web site Videos of the Energy Forum multi-faculty, multi-year research (http://energyclasses.mit.edu/) to events are available at http://mit- CALL: (888) 767-5720 program will typically call for sus- highlight graduate and undergradu- world.mit.edu/series/91/. tained support in the one to sev- eral million dollars per year range.” Hockfield said this funding will like- ly come from government, industry, and private philanthropy. The report did not address the hiring of new fac- ulty, which Moniz said was the “key element of the Council’s charge” last 2006 summer. BRUCE MAZLISH The report, which focuses on Institute research and education but UNDERGRADUATE also touches on campus energy man- PRIZE IN HISTORY agement, calls for the formation of a Solution to Crossword from page 8 The History Faculty is pleased to call for submissions for the 2006 Bruce Mazlish Undergraduate Prize in History. Each year we award one prize of $200 and two prizes of * $100 to undergraduate students in recognition for outstanding original work in history. � � Papers must be at least 12 pages in length and contain original research. � The deadline for submission is Friday, May 19, 2006. Solution to Sudoku � Papers written in either the fall 2005 or spring from page 9 2006 semesters are eligible. 5 9 1 8 4 3 6 7 2 � Please submit papers to the History Office, 7 2 3 1 6 9 5 4 8 E51-285. Entry forms are available at 4 8 6 5 2 7 9 3 1 http://web.mit.edu/history/www/ 9 5 4 3 1 8 2 6 7 ERIC D. SCHMIEDL � Professional Pick-Up Artist Erik “Mystery” von Markovik de- 8 6 7 9 5 2 4 1 3 scribes his philosophy and methods for picking up women. By If you have any questions, please contact Professor 3 1 2 4 7 6 8 9 5 dividing the interaction into sub-categories of “attraction,” Meg Jacobs, [email protected], x3-7895. “comfort,” and “closing,” Mystery claims to execute a suc- 2 4 8 6 3 1 7 5 9 cessful pick-up leading to a relationship in an average of seven 1 7 5 2 9 4 3 8 6 hours. The talk, held in the Stata Center yesterday, was spon- sored by the 2008 Class Council. 6 3 9 7 8 5 1 2 4 This space donated by The Tech May 5, 2006 THE TECH Page 13

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The MIT Braintrust and The Healing Exchange BRAINTRUST Nine Bikers Advance Presents: To National Tourney Award winning folk singer and Long-term (GBM) brain tumor survivor With ECCC Victories Cycling, from Page 16 Eric M. Edlund G, in only his David Bailey Concert first season of racing, also scored on the hills for an eighth place finish sprint points, adding to team’s large in the Men’s C with Zach A. LaBry tally for the weekend. Though Ed- ’08 hanging in to finish on the tough lund was thoroughly drained after course. Emily B. Fox G, Liz M. his sprint, he still fought to remain George ’08, and Natalia H. Gardiol in the race. “I pulled over at the MIT G secured more points for the team barbeque and called for a quick shot and for themselves in the Women’s of ketchup. With a mouthful of poor- C category, placing fifth, ninth, and man’s power gel, I rejoined the race,” 13th. said Edlund. Coming into Sunday’s crite- Following the Men’s A race, rium (short-track) race, MIT was the awards ceremony brought team ranked second overall for the week- members to the podium to celebrate end among both DI and DII teams. several victories. The team claimed The criterium was held on a small both the weekend and season overall loop, less than half a mile in length. wins, and the Women’s A, Women’s The Men’s D team dominated, with B, Women’s C, Men’s A, and Men’s Schrauth taking first in every inter- D time trial teams all made trips to mediate sprint. Tham and Tracy also the podium. scored several points in the interme- Chris Tracy scored more points in diate sprints, and although the team’s the Men’s D category than any other many attempts to break away from racer in the region, and took the po- the main pack were unsuccessful, dium to accept first place individual Tracy placed second, with Loomis, overall in the category. Schrauth, and Tham all placing in Having secured the conference the top ten. title, MIT is sending its top nine rac- Special performance followed by a dessert reception! The last race of the day, the Men’s ers to the national competition in A criterium, lasted an hour, and saw Lawrence, Kansas on May 12-14 to the men’s field fly around the small compete for the national title against loop far faster than any of the rac- the country’s best collegiate teams Bartos Theater, MIT Media Lab ers in the previous categories. Sears in the team time trial, road race, and th fought the pack gaining many points criterium. MIT Cycling is a club Friday May 5 , 7pm in several of the criterium’s fast- sport at MIT and welcomes athletes paced sprints. of all levels. U.S. Gets Tough Draw, $8 (all students), $10 (MIT affiliates), $12 (general public) To purchase tickets, email [email protected] or buy Needs to Win Group E them in the Student Center the week of the concert Or Play Mighty Brazil Sponsored by UA Finboard and the MIT Fund World Cup, from Page 16 perform very well in the later stages. Both teams have had good records The U.S. drew a very difficult in past World Cups and have al- group, and if they take second in ways challenged top teams in major group stages they most likely look competitions. Holland, led by Van ahead to Brazil in the second round. Nistelrooy and Rafael van der Vaart If they manage to win the group, up top, along with Arjen Robben in Tomorrow! there is a much better chance of the midfield, sport a lot of talent and reaching later stages, perhaps even the will to prove it. France is once Tech Model Railroad Club of MIT the final. again held together by one of the The team is still anchored by world’s greatest players, Zidane, and many of the players who performed one of the world’s greatest strikers, so well in 2002, including Kasey Thierry Henry, and will need out- Keller in goal, Eddie Pope anchor- standing performances from both to Spring Open House ing the defense, and Landon Dono- have chance of later-stage success. van and Brian McBride attacking. What makes the World Cup such The U.S. is well-rounded enough a gala event is not only the high level Saturday, May 6, 2-5 and 7-10 pm to challenge any team, but needs to of competition but the pride, eupho- Room N52-118 (First floor of the MIT Museum Building) overcome a widely acknowledged ria, devotion, and passion of fans lack of attacking creativity if they from every corner of the globe. Big are to break down the best defenses or small, rich or poor, well-known or Free Admission in the world. obscure, all fans enjoy their seeing Holland and France are two more their teams earn the right to compete outside hopefuls with the ability to on the world stage. Lawyer Ron Has Ability To Close Races Strongly Kentucky Derby, from Page 16 doesn’t completely overpower the field with outrageous speed, but he Wood Memorial was a relatively un- just seems to get the job done. Espe- convincing victory. cially if the pace is torrid early on, he Sinister Minister (10-1), the sec- has the ability to finish once all the ond of Baffert’s horses, is the most other horses have tired out. predictable of the derby contenders. With all these horses it is difficult We know that he will charge out in to decide on one name for the ticket. front to take the early lead, but the My pick for the derby would have to question is whether he maintain his be battle-tested Lawyer Ron, with speed all race long. If he does not get his closing ability, which is always out to a big jump early on, he will a necessity at the Kentucky Derby. slowly fall away. But if he keeps his Coming in at 4-1, he would be a bet- pace up, he could have a track re- ter payday than Brother Derek. cord. My value pick would have to be Rounding out the three, Point Point Determined. He comes in at Determined (12-1) was second in his 12-1, but has the capability to run a last two races coming in to the derby, lot faster than he has in his last two losing to A.P. Warrior and Brother races. He has raced against quality Derek. He is a real closer, much like opponents and is experienced, and, Point Given was several years ago. even though Brother Derek swept Lawyer Ron (4-1) will also be a him away at the Santa Anita, if the big factor in this race, having won the pace is fast at the start, it’s possible Meetings: Room N52-118,Wed. 7-10, Sat. 5-11 Arkansas Derby and the Rebel Stakes. for Point Determined to close strong He likes to ride the rail early and then down the stretch and give Bob Baf- tmrc http://tmrc.mit.edu - [email protected] pull right into the lead. Though he fert another Kentucky Derby win. Page 16 THE TECH May 5, 2006 SPORTS Taekwondo Finishes Notable Season With Victory at Columbia By Richard D. Chambers lopsided victories. But they eventually TEAM MEMBER yielded first place to Cortland Uni- On March 22, the MIT Sport Tae- versity in a stunning series of bouts kwondo team ended its season true which attracted the attention of almost to form by continuing its year-long all competitors; a supportive chant dominance over the Ivy of “Bobby, Bobby” could be heard Northeast Collegiate throughout the auditorium. League at the Colum- MIT demonstrated further acu- bia Tournament. men in the intermediate and novice This tourney was divisions. First, teammates Sharon A. more than the end of Lawrence ’07, Chu, and Chen, fresh a season; it also marked the final ap- off the heels of a fourth place win in pearances of team stalwarts Bobby the advanced division, returned to B. Ren G (captain), Tom B. Wilson dominate their new challengers and G, Conor F. Madigan G, Jordan B. conquer gold. Teammates Corrina Brayanov G, Ryan B. Huang ’06, and Hui ’09, Lee, and Kendra L. Pugh ’09 Alicia Y. Zhou ’06. It was therefore claimed bronze in that division, while fitting that this group, many of whom Tsekov, Wong, and Han did the same have built the team from its begin- for the men. NICK C. LOOMIS ning, accepted the League Champion- At the same time, the novice wom- Elizabeth M. George ’08 races to 5th place in the Women’s C criterium at the Division 2 Eastern Col- ship after a remarkable season notable en (Hui, Lee, Pugh) and men (Stephen legiate Cycling Conference Championship held this past weekend at Cornell University. The MIT Cycling for the unchallenged successes of the H. Petraeus ’09, Allan Fong G, and team won the championship. MIT team. Han) breezed through their brackets, The tournament started with early claiming gold and bronze respective- wins in forms competition, with Rich- ly. MIT Cycling Team Tops Division II ard Sinn ’06 and Erica Y. Chan ’07 After hours of competition, the both accepting gold medals in the day’s matches concluded with the black belt division and Rene R. Chen men’s intermediate team, consisting of ’07 winning amongst red belts. Soon Richard-Duane S. Chambers G, John Competition at ECCC Tournament after, Iliya T. Tsekov ’08 followed suit C. Ho G, and Huang, pitted against By Zach LaBry MIT Wind Tunnel paid off for the at the front of the Men’s D field for by claiming his first silver medal in perpetual rival Cornell University. TEAM MEMBER Men’s A time trialists Mark B. Cote the first lap and a half, and then, hav- forms competition, joined by fellow Huang won his match 1-0, while Ho The MIT Cycling Team won the ’07, Kieran F. Culligan ’06, Ariel M. ing out-climbed his competition, silver medalists John T. Wong ’06, entered his third overtime match of Division II Eastern Collegiate Cy- Herrmann G, and Jason A. Sears G, headed straight for the finish line, gold medalist Christine M. Lee ’09, the day, fighting strongly but losing cling Conference Championship when they placed second in the high- finishing minutes ahead of his near- and bronze medalists Huang, Chris J. in sudden death in the penultimate this past weekend and ly competitive field. MIT’s Women’s est competitor. Tham, approaching Han ’09, and newcomer Jaclyn J. Ho battle. The group took gold, however, soundly secured an B time trialists also out-pedaled most the finish line in a small pack, sprint- ’09. as Chambers defeated his opponent in overall DII victory competition, with a second-place fin- ed to a third place finish. The team fared equally well in the final contest. for the season over its ish by Leah C. Blasiak G, Ilana L. The Women’s A field broke up in sparring, with the black belt competi- With competition closed, MIT ac- nearest competitor, Brito G, and Kristen M. Naegle G. the first of three laps, with the lead tors leading the way. cepted first place at Columbia after Yale. The Men’s C TTT team, consist- group widening its advantage over The top women lineup, consist- having claimed 691 points, closing the The ECCC championships, held ing of Paul S. Nerenberg G, A.J. the pack. Bever, Cates, and Humb- ing of Zhou, Erica Y. Chan ’07, and season with a staggering 2554 points April 29 and 30 at Cornell Univer- Schrauth G, M. Bryan Shieh ’06, let were all in the lead group, and as Ziyan Chu ’07, catapulted forward overall. By contrast, silver and bronze sity, began with a team time trial in and Chris H. Tracy G faced stiff op- the race ended, Bever and Humblet in convincing wins against Cornell medalists West Point and Army had which MIT racers Caitlin Bever G, position, but still pedaled to a six sprinted up the final hill to cross the and Army. Fighting above her weight gathered season totals of 1255 and 758 Martha W. Buckley G, Sonya J. Cates place finish less than 30 seconds finish line in fourth and fifth place. class, Chan managed to win by clear points, respectively. Closing ceremo- G, and Catherine Humblet G claimed away from the winning time. MIT’s Buckley, who had broken away from technical superiority, opening the nies, therefore, were a time for MIT victory in the Women’s A category. time trial teams were unmatched in the main pack on the long hill fin- way for Zhou to win her final League to shine, with Chan and Sinn both tak- The Men’s D Team Time Trial (TTT) region, taking first place overall in ished tenth, with Cates following match in close competition, securing ing home well-deserved MVP awards. team of Philip J. Ilten ’08, Nick C. both divisions. shortly behind in 13th. gold for the team. Zhou ended her sea- Before headed home, the team con- Loomis G, Ben E. Shanks ’09, and Saturday afternoon’s road race Steve A. Block G, the newest son undefeated in sparring. cluded with appropriate poignancy, Nicholas Tham Ming Quiang ’06 was held on a long, 18-mile loop member of the road cycling team, On the opposite side of the field, meeting with sister team Cornell and similarly thrashed its competition, with rolling hills, and a steep mile- powered through most of the field John C. Ho G, Sinn, and Ren moved taking pictures of departing greats placing first. long climb that split every category into the men’s black belt finals with with their well-owned trophies. Extensive training and trips to the as racers struggled. Tracy remained Cycling, Page 15 Brazil, Argentina, Italy Will Contend Competitive Field at Derby In World Cup Play With Unique Styles Led by Hot Brother Derek, By Dennis Ramdass past their prime, and an at times er- Beckham and Joe Cole form a one and Amy Ludlum ratic goalkeeper, Dida, should make of the most talented midfields in the Three Bob Baffert Horses The World Cup tournament supporters a bit nervous. tournament, and are supported by a By Yong-yi Zhu — he is both powerful and versatile, serves a greater purpose than finding Argentina, another favorite, solid backline including Campbell, COLUMNIST and it’s no wonder he will be the the best teams, although it does that brings an aggressive and direct style Ferdinand and Terry. The 132nd running of the Ken- frontrunner going into Saturday. very well. of play. With brilliant young play- Despite their undoubted indi- tucky Derby features a packed field Barbaro (6-1) is undefeated com- Soccer is makers like Lionel Messi and Juan vidual talent, the big question for — it isn’t like most years, where the ing into the derby, but his victories Column a game of Roman Riquelme in the squad, Ar- England is whether they can play winner is have been very close. He needed to style and gentina will not be short on creativ- together effectively enough to domi- a n o i n t e d get an extra gear at the Holy Bull as creativity with every region and ity. Also in their arsenal is Chelsea’s nate. Key to this effort is Wayne Column before the well as the Florida Derby, and won’t country having an entirely unique Hernan Crespo, a clinical finisher. Rooney, a truly remarkable young race begins, have as easy of a time fending off approach. The World Cup is an op- Working against this strong Ar- talent who almost exclusively car- even though that pre-race favorite these horses. I don’t think he has portunity to show the world what gentinean contingent is a lack of big ries England’s title hopes on his never seems to prevail. Instead, the enough early or late speed to outrace your country has to offer. game experience, due to their failure shoulders. However, there is serious field has front runners and very like- this field. The teams with the best chances to make it through the group stages doubt as to whether he can recover ly dark horses. It might even feature The third “B” to be a big factor to win must balance individual tal- in the 2002 tournament. from his broken foot in time. Not the return of one of the most well- at this race is a perennial fan favor- ent with team play. We will intro- With their strong defense, Italy having Rooney would be a devastat- known trainers of this era. ite trainer Bob Baffert. His trio of duce you to some of the strongest is always a strong contender. This ing loss to the English. This year’s favorite is Brother horses more than makes up for his teams in the tournament, describing year their attacking strength should The host of the World Cup should Derek (5-2), trained by South Cali- absence from this race in the past their strengths and weaknesses, to not be overlooked, as it is driven by never be discounted as a strong con- fornian Dan Hendricks. The horse several years. His front-runner, Bob highlight the ones with better odds one of the most creative midfielders tender, especially when it is Germa- easily won the last two races coming and John (8-1), is probably his weak- of winning. in the world, Francesco Totti. They ny, who managed to make the final into the derby, leading wire to wire at est horse. Bob and John lacks clos- Brazil has an extremely talented have been strong in qualifying, im- in 2002 and won the title the last the Santa Anita Derby and winning ing speed, much like a weaker ver- team and is considered a strong fa- pressive in friendlies (exhibition time they hosted. Overall, Germany down the stretch at the Santa Catali- sion of Barbaro, and his win at the vorite to win the Cup. With arguably matches), and hungry to add to their tends to be consistent, largely be- na. Brother Derek has shown that he the best player in the world, Ron- three World Cup titles. cause of Michael Ballack, one of the can win no matter what the situation Kentucky Derby, Page 15 aldinho, supported by more of the Italy’s biggest problem remains world’s most complete and talented world’s finest, including Kaka and their inability to dominate posses- attacking midfielders. However, this Adriano, Brazil probably has the sion, especially against top teams. squad lacks the talent of past teams most individual talent of any team. They put themselves on defense for and their defense is notably weak by UPCOMING HOME EVENTS Brazil traditionally plays with the the greater part of the game, making German standards. Home support is most flair, scores the most beauti- their play a bit sloppy at times, espe- a crucial factor to the game and this Saturday, May 6, 2006 ful goals, and maintains possession cially towards the last few minutes keeps Germany’s World Cup hopes Varsity Men’s Baseball vs. Williams 1 p.m., Briggs Field with the most style. of play. alive, though under different cir- Women’s Lightweight Crew vs. Radcliffe Time TBA, Charles River While this year should be no England brings a remarkably tal- cumstances supporters would be far exception, there are a few key con- ented team — every position is filled less optimistic. Sunday, May 7, 2006 cerns for the defending champions. by players who start for top-level MIT Varsity Baseball vs. Suffolk 1 p.m., Briggs Field The defense is aging and perhaps European clubs. Lampard, Gerrard, World Cup, Page 15