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Vol. XCI, Issue No. 16 SINCE 1916 Friday, January 23, 2004 University readies for Super Bowl Security precautions and events start Monday

by David Brown Clinton Portis, Antwaan Randle El, THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Jabar Gaffney, Billy Simms, Bob Golic, Dan Pastorini and Rod Smith. Rice students will not be permit- Rice Stadium will also be used ted to watch quarterback Tom Brady Friday night, when BMC Software and the New England Patriots prac- hosts a private gathering that will ticing on Rice's practice fields, but conclude with a fireworks display. they will be able to see San Diego The events at Rice and the antici- Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie pated influx of fans into the Houston and other current and former Na- area will bring heightened security tional Football League stars in the throughout the week leading up to Celebrity Flag Football Challenge at Super Bowl XXXVIII. Rice Stadium. NFL security will be present to The Celebrity Challenge, a ben- secure the Patriots' practices, which efit for the NFL Alumni Kids Chari- are off-limits to the public and the ties, will be held Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. media. The 2002 Super Bowl cham- Tickets are $20, but the first 1,000 Rice pions will practice three or four times students to present a student I.D. at at Rice. The Houston Police Depart- KATIE STREIT/THRESHER the Autry Court ticket office will re- ment will escort the Patriots' team ceive free tickets. Students may pick buses to and from their hotel. The Phantom Treehouse up the tickets Thursday or Friday Rice University Police Chief Bill Wless College senior David Barr hangs out on the treehouse that appeared near Fondren Library Monday night. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taylor said RUPD will not be in- The treehouse came complete with rules on Its use and a plaque dedicating it to Vice President for Student NFL stars playing in the Celeb- volved with security for practices Affairs Zenaido Camacho. rity Challenge include Andre Ware, but will increase various security Shannon Sharpe, Tim Brown, See SUPER. Page 8 Bookstore still missing Co-presidents give first addresses

Clarence Yung future goals. The co-presidents tory by making more information half of late textbooks available. THRESHER STAF F also solicited opinions from the Moser said. audience through informal polls. The Rice University Police by Risa Gordon As the nation stopped to hear Debbink and Ixggett said the Department and the SA are work- THRESHER STAFF Associate Vice President for Fi- nance and Administration Neill President George W Bush give SA's accomplishments include ing together to create a student- Ten days after the start of spring Binford said he became aware of the the State of the Union, so will achieving the re-establishment of led orientation that would form a semester classes, 200 book titles missing books when he visited the Rice students have an opportu- spring recess for the Spring 2005 part of RUPD officer training. ordered by instructors had not yet Campus Store during the week of nity to hear from their Student semester and creating a campus- Leggett said. arrived at the Rice Campus Store. At Dec. 15. Association co-presidents. wide listserv. Debbink and leggett have at- least 45 professors teaching approxi- "The idea of the bookstore not SA co-Presidents Bryan Debbink also said the future of tempted to have 100-level language mately 75-80 courses in the School having books ready for class, when Debbinkand Michael Leggett pre- the shuttle service is promising. classes reinstated as distribution of Humanities have reported miss- the faculty had at least gotten the sented their State of the Univer- "I think we're going to get the credit, but the effort has stalled ing textbooks. books reported in on time or close to sity address at the Baker College best of both worlds," Debbink said. because the courses do not fit the Dean of Humanities Gary Wihl time, is unforgivable," Binford said. Cabinet meeting Tuesday and at "We expect shuttle service will not current definition of a distribution said the shortage of textbooks has Religious Studies Professor Bill the Will Rice College Diet meet- decrease, and due to unanticipated course, Debbink said. been "very disruptive" for students Parsons, who teaches RELI 101, said ing Wednesday. revenues, fees will not grow as Leggett said an SA plan to make and instructors. He said professors there is widespread agreement that The co-presidents, both Wiess much as expected." written course evaluations available have had to find alternate readings, Campus Store operations need to be College seniors, will continue to Debbink said the successes of online will be presented to the fac- make photocopies, delay using text- analyzed and problems fixed. visit college government meetings the baseball team, women's soc- ulty and may be implemented for books, and order textbooks through "We are happy that the bookstore during the next three weeks. cer team and men's basketball this semester's evaluations. online booksellers. responded in a positive fashion, but Debbink said the message of team have made this "quite a year" Debbink encouraged students "I think that the impact that this we do think that there are some the address is that students can for athletics. He said the Board of to vote in favor of a proposed $2 in- has created on so many different structural problems with the way make a difference on campus. Trustees has commissioned crease in blanket tax fees to en- courses is really unacceptable for a they do business and that should be 'The take-home message is McKinsey & Company, a consult- able Rice Program Council to pay major university," Wihl said. investigated and corrected," Parsons that students think that the ad- ing firm, to investigate the role for Beer-Bike. Division I athletics should play at "The bottom line is that with- Baker College freshman said. ministration doesn't listen, but in Rice, and student opinion will be out [the increase], Beer-Bike 2005 Mackenzie Moser said she had to go Binford and Campus Store Man- our experiences, that's not true," part of the firm's research. will not exist," he said. off campus to find the missing book ager Michelle Vanderwater de- Debbink said. "They look to the The SA Environment Commit- for her independent study religion clined to comment on the measures campus for a variety of opinions, Leggett said he and Debbink tee has begun raising funds for a course. The book is also required the Campus Store will implement including students."' have improved the SA Web site, plastics baler and working on an for the 203 students in RELI 101: in the future to avoid such delays. The address focused on the adding a calendar and other fea- environmental policy to present to Introduction to Religion. However, Binford said changes will SA's accomplishments of the past tures. He said they are working to enhance the online campus direc- See UNIVERSITY, Page 9 "I really wasn't very happy [that be instituted, although they may year, its current projects and its the books were not available]," See BOOKS, Page 4 Staff member caught driving drunk Last day of more for free OPINION Page 3 by Mark Berenson The situation is currently being dealt with Omigod. Does this make my butt look big? through on-campus means, Taylor said. Today is the last day to add classes THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF without a fee, so if you already know that "That he was released does not mean it is A&E Page 14 you're going to end up taking PHYS 203: A Rice staff member was stopped on cam- over with," Taylor said. "Because [he is] not a 2003film re-cap Weather, go ahead and add it now before pus by Rice University Police officers early student, it cannot go to University Court. But you have to pay for it. Tuesday morning for speeding and admitted there are other channels." SPORTS Page 18-19 to officers that he had been drinking. The Taylor said some administrators have been Wilks' long NBA road leads back home staff member was released to his on-campus informed of the incident. Petitions for elections due residence. "The administration is trying to determine Quote of the Week RUPD Chief Bill Taylor said officers who should deal with it, because there are Petitions for the Student Association "This win was crucial for us, because we stopped the vehicle after observing it enter some crossover issues involved — issues of General Election are due Jan. 30 at noon, reasserted our brand of basketball after a tough loss at Tulsa." the campus. who should do what," Taylor said. in the SA office on the second floor of the student center. — Junior guard Walt Chancellor on Tuesday's "It came in Entrance 8, and the vehicle Most staff members who live on campus win over SMU. See Story, Page 17. was moving through the campus at a high are college masters and resident associates. Scoreboard rate of speed," Taylor said. "The officers fi- However, Vice President for Student Affairs Weel id Weather Men's Basketball nally got the Vehicle stopped [in front of Zenaido Camacho, who oversees masters and SMU 40, Rice 80 Friday Ix>vett Hall]." RAs, said Wednesday he was unaware of the Rice 68, Tulsa 74 Rain, 60-52 degrees Taylor said officers did not conduct a incident. Women's Basketball Saturday Breathalyzer test on the staff member but Taylor said he does not think a ticket was Tulsa 69, Rice 76 Scattered thunderstorms, 72-52 degrees determined he was intoxicated based on his issued to the staff member Monday but one Women's Tennis Sunday own admissions and his behavior. could still be issued. SMU 0, Rice 7 Partly cloudy, 75-48 degrees ; V \ v \ '

THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004

the Rice Thresher The Rbe Center GoesP ^Back to the Golden Age RUPD: Warn students of security measures In anticipation of the Super Bowl, the Rice University Police Department will begin to restrict access to campus Monday. (See Story, Page 1.) We appreciate the need for increased security and support the measures RUPD is taking to ensure our safety. **f~ AUTH.Y However, with the memory still fresh in our minds of the portable fences that came with Vice President Dick Cheney's October visit but didn't leave with him, we are concerned about the f \1 •»* potential — and avoidable — hassles to students. wiuu*e In the past, students have not been adequately informed about % QHlX KM* security-related blockades and gate closures. We ask that RUPD send an e-mail to all students, faculty and staff to fully inform us well in advance of the measures being put in place. As much as we wish everyone read the Thresher, we know more people check OK WKKV , their e-mail. Visit different downtown during Super Bowl week a There's going to be a lot going on in the week leading up to the Super Bowl on Feb. 1, and most of it won't be at Reliant Stadium. (See Story, Pages 10-11.) Houston has been gearing up for this for years, and the down- town area especially will look and feel different. Even if you rarely frequent the clubs and cultural centers downtown and are scared by the crowds, the change in the atmosphere will be well worth the trip and the chaos. With thousands of people coming to town and the streets blocked LETTERS TO THE EDITOR off to traffic, a taste of a world-class pedestrian downtown area is only a light rail ride away. tions: out of print too long," Jan. 16). ment — the word is a noun, not a Put down your books, get on a train and enjoy it. It isn't every day Powderpuff deserved National projects that capture the verb as the Kinesiology site may that Houston is the life of the party. Don't waste it. more coverage imagination of the public and push suggest. the limits of our collective abilities However, of the many meanings are certainly worthwhile, but space of that noun, the single applicable To the editor: is not the proper aim of such projects. meaning is "the science, theory, or Upon reading last week's A new space mission would only study of." While there is a difference Thresher I was a little disconcerted Put Apathy in its place; be a distraction from the more press- between "to study" and "the study to find that your coverage of the ing concerns that our nation faces, of," the discrepancy is hardly a dam- powderpuff playoffs consisted only such as persistent poverty and the nable affront to our linguistic heri- of a picture and a brief caption destruction of the environment. tage. Also, the phrases "to move" run for student offices ("Eyes on the prize," Jan. 16). I feel Sulak says that we should resolve and "to study" may be interpreted as this is a bit of an insult considering The deadline for declaring an intention to run for an elected to return to space with our former not actually verbs, but infinitives, the number of students through- student body position is one week away — and so far, only three boldness and daring. Such a return used as noun substitutes, if hairs out campus who participate in people have signed up. would, however, be merely an in- must be split. women's flag football. Unless you want "Apathy" busily serving on University Court, dulgence in childish fantasy; true The Kinesiology Department The exciting regular season resolve is needed to resist the temp- the Honor Council and the Rice Student Volunteers Program appreciates Donalski's concern for games combined with the excep- tation of entertaining adventures the etymology of our favorite field (which would admittedly be interesting), you should give some tional level of play that character- and to struggle with the crises we of study. thought to becoming part of the leadership of a student ized the playoffs merited at the least face at home. an article in your sports section. By organization. Benjamin Smith relegating powderpuff to a picture Stephen Milligan Hanszen junior Rice thrives on the energy of involved students, and these and caption you ignore the incred- Will Rice senior Kinesiology Department assistant students usually get a great deal out of the experience ible amount of talent concentrated themselves. on each team. If you decide to run, make your intentions known by signing Not only did Sid Rich complete a Kinesiology site not as the list posted on the door of the Student Association office, perfect season but teams like Will Rice, CONTACTING THE Lovett, Baker and Jones became seri- erroneous as purported which is located on the second floor of the Student Center. A ous competitors and upped the level of THRESHER petition signed by 25 students is also needed (which can easily play. Powderpuff rivalries added an To the editor: be completed at a single college meal). "Apathy" is generally not additional dimension to the game and John Donalski's letter to the editor Letters considered a student in good standing, so there are many acted as a cohesive factor for each in the Nov. 21 Thresher ("Correctness • Letters to the editor openings to fill. individual college. The athleticism, isGreektoKinesiology Department") should be sent to the Thresher sportsmanship and dedication dem- brought to public attention some po- by e-mail to [email protected]. onstrated by all the players is a testa- tential etymological inconsistencies Letters must be received by ment to the strength of women's flag in the Kinesiology Department's Web 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to football at this university. site (http://kinesiology.rice.edu). The a Friday publication date. Co-Presidents' address a Simply put the coaches, players site contains the phrase: "Kinesiol- • All letters to the editor and fans who participated in ogy — (from the Greek words must be signed and include a powderpuff throughout last semes- 'KINEIN,' to move, and 'LOGOS,' to phone number. valuable communication ter deserve better from the Thresher. study)." Investigation confirmed that • Letters should be no For a newspaper supposedly for and this statement may contain some longer than 250 words in The State of the University Address instituted by Student Associa- about the student body, you missed technical misnomers, but these are length. The Th resherre serves tion co-Presidents Bryan Debbink and Michael Leggett is a welcome one of the prime examples of col- decidedly less drastic than Donalski's the right to edit letters for development. (See Story, Page 1.) lege athletics at its best. fervent criticism implied. both content and length. Consultation with Donald We appreciate the effort to reach out to students who do not Jennie IMW Morrison, a professor of Classical News Tips regularly attend SA meetings, in order to keep all students informed Sid Rich senior Studies and Philosophy at Rice, re- • Tips for possible news sto- of past events, current accomplishments and challenges as well as University Coordinator vealed that the Greek components of ries should be phoned in to initiatives for the future. of Powderpuff "kinesiology" are kinesis and logos. the Thresherat (713) 348-4801. As most students are more involved in their college's government Kinesis, which is a noun meaning "movement," does itself derive from Subscribing than in the university as a whole, delivering the address separately Space program would kinein, meaning "to move" (from The m Annual subscriptions are at each college is the right choice. American Heritage Dictionary of the available for $50 domestic and This institution should be continued in the future, and possibly merely be distracting English language, Fourth Edition). $105 international via first strengthened by occurring earlier in the president's term when Thus kinein is perhaps one level too class mail. change would still be feasible. We regret, however, that the co- To the editor: deep as far as root words go; but the James Sulak hopes that Bush's deviation is not excessive. Advertising Presidents did not deliver the speech in unison. proposal to send Americans to the As for logos — which Mr. • We accept display and moon and then to Mars will rekindle Donalski considers a "poor maiden" classified advertisements. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher the spirit of national resolve of the experiencing a "gruesome death" at Please contact the Thresher editorial staff. first lunar mission ("Space ambi- the hand of the Kinesiology Depart- for more information. THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004 Irony is overrated Weight-obsessed public needs perspective Rice Voices Have you heard the news? Ameri- neurotic attitudes about food and media-propagated neuroses and fixa- Proposed French ban cans are fatter than ever! eating. tions that cause us to ignore more Well, okay, it's not "news" in the Unfortunately, that is precisely the pressing issues? On some level I think true sense of the word (I've been problem we have. People are always this is a self-answering question: By attacks personal choice seeing the same headline talking about food, spending so much time, energy, about once a month for weight and dieting — in money and thought on national "Secular fundamentalism is unintended consequences. While the past few years) but the classroom, at the weight-watching, we (perhaps sub- a danger to the Republic," read one some believe the law is intended as never mind that. The gym, at home, in casual consciously) allow ourselves to shut of the hundreds of signs carried by a statement opposing Islamic fun- important thing is that, in conversation — every- out the challenges that seem too big demonstrators flooding the streets damentalism, they do not realize typical American fashion, where. This phenom- for us, such as preventing rape, pro- of Paris last week. They fundamentalists thriveon we as a nation have enon isn't merely tecting abused kids, or — here's a were protesting the pro- provocations like this. decided to address this tiresome or annoying; it's thought — alleviating hunger here posed law to ban reli- Such fundamentalists problem the same way we dangerous. Other people, and in other countries. gious symbols from can influence other always do: wringing our especially children, inevi- Seriously, if we have enough food French public schools, moderate groupsofMus- hands over it. Our reac- tably pick up on these here in America to render such a disapproving of what lims who wish to express tion goes something like neurotic behaviors and large percentage of our population they claim is a denial of dissatisfaction with the this: "There's no time to attitudes, with the overweight or obese, why not in- religious freedom that law, and in so doing waste! Tell your neigh- unsurprising result that stead share that abundance of food targets the significant draw them into funda- bors!Tellyourfriends! Get many of them develop a with people who are starving both Muslim population of mentalist organizations. on the Atkins diet! Hurry! Obesity is fixation on food — a fixation that here and overseas? France. Chirac justifies this rampant! Your children are next!" either manifests itself as overeating Noorain Meanwhile, since weight loss has The law, which was proposed law by hold- You know what else is rampant in or propels people toward the horrors spent more than its fair share of Khan of eating disorders. proposed by French ing that such religious America? Rape, domestic abuse, pov- successive years atop America's list President Jacques symbols constitute a erty, homelessness, corruption, gun Given the incessant barrage of of New Year's resolutions, I would Chirac last month, barrier to the unity held violence, ignorance (a great deal of news stories and advertisements re- like to propose some alternative reso- would ban the wearing of the M us- dearly by the citizens of France. which is willful), bloodlust, racism, lated to the great American waistline, lutions: First, let's ditch the fad di- lim head scarf called the hijab, "It is, indeed, the question of our homophobia, sex discrimination, it is tempting to pin the blame for the ets. It's been known for years, and the Jewish yarmulke, and large national cohesion that is being energy waste and bad driving. And nation's food and weight neuroses on repeatedly corroborated, that the Christian crosses as well as other posed," he has said regarding the yet we're choosing to concern our- the media. Certainly the media, as best way to lose weight is by con- conspicuous religious symbols in hijab controversy. selves with ... other people's weight. daily purveyors of nonsense and half- suming fewer calories and getting public schools. The French have always been Now, to be fair, obesity is not a truths, are not innocent, but they're more exercise. That's it. Recently, particularly since protective of their culture, language trivial problem, and on an individual only part of the problem. Second, it wouldn't kill us to quit 9/11, French conservatives have and values, even during the pro- basis it should be addressed, espe- The other culprit is none other talking so much about weight in been attempting to tighten immi- cess of colonization and more cially since it can usually be reversed than the American public, a public public, especially other people's gration restrictions and enact laws recently with the increasing Ameri- through lifestyle changes. It is in filled with people who believe and weight. At best, it's boring and point- like this one. While the interna- can influence abroad — so it is not the interest of every individual to eat implement everything they see or less; at worst, it's rude and squirm- tional community, including 2003 surprising that non-French religion a balanced diet and to engage in hear on the news without a moment's inducing. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin should be targeted as well. regular exercise. Likewise, it is the critical thought or an ounce of skep- Finally, a request to the news Ebadi and the Catholic Church, Yet while the precedent for obligation of every doctor and par- ticism. It isn't as though the media media: Please, in the name of every- has responded with fervent oppo- this protection exists, it is not ent to encourage their patients and are force-feeding us the ideas and thing that this country has ever held sition, public support for the law necessarily just. A balance be- children, respectively, to develop priorities that define the more sacred (apart from handguns), get in France is at 70 percent. tween complete assimilation into and maintain such habits. warped aspects of our culture; if these stories about weight and diet The proposed law limits free- French culture for cultural pres- What we do not need, however, anything, we're gobbling up ideas out of our faces. We deserve, and dom of religion in many ways for ervation and allowing people the is a country full of reactionary and priorities like wolves and ask- are obligated, to concentrate on big- many different faiths. However, freedom to pursue their spiritual- adults whose preoccupation with ing for seconds. America's appetite ger issues for a change. critics point to the fact that it tar- ity is integral to the resolution of weight, appearance and flaky for food is nothing compared to its gets Muslims in particular as it is this conflict. appetite for inanity. quick-fix diets causes them to de- Raj Wahi (Wiess '99) is a graduate their outward display that is most France has not recognized that velop and propagate hopelessly Why dowe so willingly accept these student in chemistry. prevalent and visible. secularism can be tolerant of other Muslims make up 8 percent of worldviews, and that it can there- the French population, totaling more fore be far from anti-religious. The Guest column than 5 million people. Although the French take on secularism \s, in wearing of hijab is not mandatory contrast, intolerant and dogmatic. for women in Islam, for many it is an France can exemplify its com- Wake up; King's dream still long way off expression of identity and of a com- mitment to secularism by remain- mitment to the Muslim faith. It is an ing neutral when considering The following is an edited version of victims in the 170 largest cities in the let our own privilege deprive ourselves independent decision that should religion — and it should support a speech given by the author at this United States. We must recognize of a voice to say, "This is not just?" be made by Muslim women. and stand for the dignity of its people, week's Martin Luther King Day vigil. that women, undocumented wage la- Dr. King, we rememberyour words: Seemingly unaware of this fact, regardless of their background. borers and immigrants are "Now let us begin. Now let us rededi- Jean Pierre Chevenement, a lead- Religious tolerance comes from Tell us, Dr. King, what the ones at the base of our cate ourselves to the long and bitter, ing French Socialist, said in No- the experience of integration and dream? Can you tell me economy, and yet such but beautiful, struggle for a new vember, "The veil symbolizes an the development of an open mind. when your children are go- groups are not receiving world. ... Shall we say the odds are too inferior status for women." This France must do justice to those who ing to wake up to this any of the rights granted great? Shall we tell them the struggle is patronizing attitude suggests sup- wish to embrace both their French dream? You dreamed of a to those of us who receive too hard? ... Or will there be another porters of the law hope to enlighten identity and their faith. In the case of "situation where little black the fruits of their labor. message, of longing, of hope, of soli- the archaic practices of a backward Muslim women, whether ornot they boys and black girls will be We must recognize darity, of commitment to the cause of people. External criticisms of a per- choose to wear the hijab, they should able to join hands with little our peers at Prairie those in need, whatever the cost? The sonal choice within Islam do not have the freedom to choose. Their white boys and white girls View A&M University, choice is ours, and though we might belong among the reasons to enact government should not make that this law. and walk together as sis- Stephen whose right to vote in prefer otherwise, we must decide in decision for them. ters and brothers." Waller County, Tex. thiscrucial moment of human history." Besides denying people from Bor expressing and perhaps even prac- Noorain Khan is a Martel College Dr. King, public schools elections is being ques- sophomore. are now as segregated as tioned by the district at- Stephen Bor is a Hanszen College ticing their faith, the law has other they were in the '70s; neigh- torney there (on the senior. borhoods are as segregated as they grounds that the students do not were in the '60s. How can we join meet residency requirements). hands if our families are being de- And when we remember the words ported? What use is celebrating your of Dr. King's dream, we must also The Rice Thresher, the official student birthday when all we can possibly cel- remember that Dr. King said: "We've newspaper at Rice University since 1916, is ebrate is a job not even half finished? committed more war crimes than al- the Rice Thresher published each Friday during the school year, Dr. King, what use is remembering most any nation in the world ... and except during examination periods and your dream if that's all it will ever be? we won't stop it because of our pride holidays, by the students of Rice University. and our arrogance as a nation." What use is it when people say racism Mark Berenson Editorial and business offices are located is gone, but have never been to the Dr. King further said that a true Editor in Chief on the second floor of the Ley Student Center, other side of Highway 288 in Houston? revolution "comes to see that an 6100 Main St., MS-524, Houston, TX 77005- Dr. King, we have come here as edifice which produces beggars 1892. Phone (713) 348-4801. Fax (713) 348- NEWS BACKPAGE 5238. E-mail: [email protected]. Web page: heirs to your legacy; not to celebrate needs restructuring. A tme revolu- Jenny Rees, Editor Danny Blanco, Editor www.ricethresher.org. an end, but to renew a challenge. tion of values will soon look uneasily David Brown, Ass?. Editor Lucas Ogden-Davis, Editor We have an obligation to recognize on the glaring contrast of poverty Alana Newell, Page Designer COPY Annual subscription rate: $50 domestic, the struggle of our parents; we have an and wealth. 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Ads Manager enough for Carly to send it a postcard Gretchen Raff, Classified Ads Manager hoods and say we have overcome. programs of social uplift is approach- Catherine Adcock, Features Editor © COPYRIGHT 2004. We must acknowledge that blacks ing spiritual death." John Donaleski, Cartoonist Jack Hardcastle, Online Editor constitute 53 percent of police killing How much longer are we going to THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 Changes being made for Fall 2 Rice wins appeal of BOOKS, from Page 1 orders are complete and on time." said the majority of the books or- be expensive. Wihl said. dered are now on the shelves. She "I can say that [the problem] will History Professor Ira Gru ber said and other Campus Store staff mem- be addressed in firm administrative he has been pleased with the Cam- bers have been working since De- and management style," Binford pus Store's efforts to remedy the cember to fix the problem. Honor Council suit said. "We will fix what's humanly problem. Gruber, who teaches HIST 293: possible to fix." "They've made heroic efforts, I The Art of War from Machiavelli to by Terry Kennair a temporary injunction to force Rice to remove the Fs and sus- think, in the past two weeks," Gru ber Napoleon, said four of the six books THRESHER STAFF said. "They tried really hard to catch he ordered had not arrived by the pensions so Booker Law could up, and they have been extremely start of classes. The Campus Store The 14th Court of Appeals de- attend class and Katrina Law The idea of the attentive in the past ten days. In Web site shows that Gruber ordered nied the appeal of Katrina and could graduate. Following a hear- those ten days, they have really re- his books Oct. 29. Booker Law, a married couple ing May 19, the court denied the bookstore not having ally worked hard to keep us in- "Unfortunately the first book seeking a temporary injunction temporary injunction. formed, tell us where the shipments [used] in the course [arrived last, that would have allowed Katrina The laws then took their case books ready for class, were, when they would arrive, so on Tuesday] and so I've had to Law to graduate last May despite to the 14th Court of Appeals, seek- they have done a huge amount of delay the discussion of the book a suspension the couple received ing to have Bass' original deci- when the faculty had at work." and just rearrange the discussion for Honor Code violations. The sion to remove the two-semester judgment against the Laws was Many students are unhappy their and lectures, which can be done," suspension reinstated. The court returned Dec. 11. least gotten the books textbooks are missing. Gruber said. "I was less affected, I found that Rice had not breached reported in on time or Baker freshman Jessie Gill said think, than a number of my col- The Laws' attorney, Allan a contract in its disciplinary pro- all her courses are missing text- leagues." Cease, said the Laws will con- ceedings since the offenses were close to time, is books. She said students and teach- tinue to pursue all options. outlined in the school's policies ers have gone to great lengths to "I respectfully disagree with and no specific contractual rights unforgivable.' ensure material is not omitted due the appeals court decision, and of students are defined in the to missing books. In her we are filing a request for review Blue Book. The Blue Book was — Neill Binford 'Teachers are taking with the Texas Supreme Court not found to be a valid contract, Assistant vice president for HIST 144: Freshman Seminar, the approximately 15 students in the their own time to make this week," Cease said. so no breach of contract could Finance and Administration class have had to order titles online Rice Associate General Coun- have occurred. or go off campus in search of miss- Xeroxes available so sel Carlos Garcia said the ruling ing books. However, Gill said her may provide an advantage for Rice professors have been helpful in pro- that we can actually during the case's trial in April. Vanderwater said she is discuss- viding students with material. even hold class.' "The ruling means that the 7 respectfully disagree ing plans with members of the ad- "Teachers are taking their own decisions of the Honor Council, ministration so that such a problem time to make Xeroxes available so — Jessie Gill the assistant dean and president with the appeals court does not occur in the future. that we can actually even hold class," Baker college freshman were upheld by the court of ap- "Rest assured that we will have a Gill said. peals, and the plaintiffs were decision, and we are backup plan in place by May 15 [the Vanderwater said 300 of the unsuccessful in obtaining a court filing a request for date by which professors are re- 500 titles missing Jan. 12 had ar- order overturning these deci- quested to order books for rived by noon Wednesday. Wihl said Rice should re-evalu- sions," Garcia said. review with the Texas Fall 2004]," Vanderwater said. She said although the Campus ate the importance placed on order- During the spring semester Wihl said he has been assured by Store failed to place some book ing books. of 2002, the Laws, who were not Supreme Court this senior members of the administra- orders, a miscommunication also "There shouldn't be one person married at the time, were accused tion that such a shortage will not occurred within the School of Hu- who [takesthe] blame forallofthis," of cheating on two separate week.' happen again. manities regarding the deadline for Wihl said. "It just means that the organic chemistry examinations. At the hearings, chemistry pro- — Allan Cease "What the [assurance] says to book orders. Vanderwater said university does not appreciate how Lawyer for the Laws me is that everybody is now vigilant some professors ordered books af- important it is to have a well-run fessors explained to the Honor about the problem and that I will be ter both the initial deadline of bookstore if you are a major, highly- Council that because millions of vigilant about the problem, and be- Oct. 31 and the later deadline of ranked national university with great possible incorrect answers exist, fore we get to this point again, I will Dec. 15. She said the Campus Store students. The students deserve to the likelihood of the same incor- be asking the bookstore what steps even received some orders after the have their books available to them rect answers being given inde- The court also determined they've taken to make sure that the first day of classes. Vanderwater when they start their courses." pendently is almost nonexistent. probable injury claims by the The first hearing on the case laws to be unjustified. The laws was held by the council April 18, contended that monetary dam- 2002. The Laws claimed that the ages could not repair the harm similarity between their incorrect caused to them. Katrina law was answers was due to their having unable to take a job with Teach studied together. The council for America because she could found both Booker and Katrina not graduate, and Booker law gf Academ? law to be in violation of the honor could not obtain a job in the medi- code. Each received an F in the cal field for at least another year course and a two-semester sus- until he finished classes. The pension. The Laws appealed the court ruled that monetary com- Interested in technology? case to then-Assistant Dean for pensation could remedy all these Student Judicial Programs Patty things. Bass and later to President With respect to an irreparable Malcolm Gillis. As a result of the harm claim, the court also ruled Need a job for after graduation? appeals, the council reheard the in Rice's favor. Only the Fs would case. appear on the students' records. The Laws missed their first Reasons for the Fs and record of investigative meeting Nov. 13, the suspension would only be re- 2002 due to a misunderstanding, corded on internal documents at and a new date was set for Nov. Rice, not on transcripts or perma- * 25, 2002. On Nov. 21, Katrina nent records sent to other schools Law, who was pregnant, suffered or businesses. a seizure from high blood pres- lastly, the appeals court found sure and gave birth the following that the status quo had been pre- day. Neither Booker nor Katrina served. The laws argued that the law attended the hearing Nov. last actual ruling preceding the 25, but the hearing went on as appeal was Bass's removal of the scheduled because the council two-semester suspension, but the had not received notification of court found the status quo to be the birth. President Gillis'April 16decision. At the Nov. 25 hearing, both Justice J. Harvey Hudson af- Booker and Katrina Law were firmed the ruling of the trial court once again found guilty. They and noted that a temporary in- were each given an F in the junction would have restricted course, and Katrina law received Rice's right to take disciplinary Visit the National Instruments booth at the a two-semester suspension while action against students. Booker law received a three-se- The laws' next scheduled Collegiate Job Fair on Tuesday, January 27, then mester suspension for failure to court appearance is their trial, appear at the hearing. Following which will be held in the 280th apply through RiceLink for technical writing at Nl* another appeal to Bass, Booker District Court of Harris County. law's suspension was reduced to The trial has been set for the two- Contact Career Services for more information. two semesters because of the cir- week window of April 5-19. Should cumstances surrounding his ab- the Texas Supreme Court agree sence from the hearing. Once to hear their petition, that hear- again, the laws appealed to Gillis, ing could occur prior to the April *0h yeah, we also hire lots of engineers. who upheld Bass' decision on trial. April 16, 2003. The full decision by the 14th The laws filed a petition May Court of Appeals is available at 5, claiming Rice had committed http://wwu>. 14thcoa. courts, state, due process violations and breach tx. us/opinions HTMLOpinion. £7 NATIONAL of cont ract. The laws also sought asp?OpinionlD- 79021. INSTRUMENTS threslier.rice.edit • I. «, :».*. i, .-..»; k, . ., t,,.^ ,;

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THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 ,, NEWS IN BRIEF need to be replaced, at a cost of pus directory was sent to the printer meetings, Assistant Dean for the tem. In addition, students who do Warrant issued in drug $30,000 per washer and $6,000 per Wednesday, Student Media Adviser Student Center Boyd Beckwith not have access to the system can dryer, he said. Jen Cooper said. While the printer said. make requests by sending an e-mail possession case "If we were to continue a laundry is not contractually obligated to Beckwith said while an online to [email protected], Vega said. A student caught driving under service, we would need to replace have the publication completed by reservation system has been in place Beckwith said the purpose of the the influence of alcohol and in pos- several of our pieces of equipment, a particular date, the addendum will for two years, this upgrade will make new system is to make reserving session of marijuana and and that's a huge capital expendi- likely arrive within a week, Cooper the system more convenient and rooms easier for organizations that unprescribed prescription drugs ture," Beckwith said. "It just doesn't said. user-friendly. hold many meetings and events, not may face charges from the Harris make sense when we're looking at The campus directory printed in In the past, Reservationist Lue to prevent individuals from reserv- County District Attorney's office, the overall picture of the university, October contained incorrect infor- Vega received all room requests ing rooms. Rice University Police Chief Bill and everyone's being asked, 'Is this mation for almost all undergraduate and responded by e-mail to let plan- The intention is not to keep Taylor said. the best way to spend your money?"' students. Last year's information was ners know whether their requests people from being able to make res- During a traffic stop early Jan. 13, Beckwith said his priority is to listed for upperclassmen, and home could be accommodated. Vega said ervations," he said. "The intention is officers Pete Alvarado and Jesse keep the Rec Center open for as contact information was listed for under the new system, planners will to make it easier for the organiza- Salazar noticed that the driver, a many hours as possible and pro- new students. The addendum to the immediately be able to see online tions that request rooms a lot." student, seemed intoxicated. The vide a sufficient number of workout campus directory with corrected in- whether their requests have been Vega said he hopes the limited officers suspected there were illegal machines. According to a survey formation for undergraduates will approved rather than waiting up to access to the system will help elimi- substances in the student's car and conducted by the Rec Center, only be distributed in the colleges. a few days. nate repeated room requests for obtained the student's consent to one other university in the country The addendum will cost be- Event planners must also submit the same event. search the vehicle, Taylor said. He provides free laundry service, al- tween $2,500 and $3,500 to pro- an online form listing the event's Rice Program Council President said the officers found marijuana, though some other schools provide duce, Vice President for Enroll- location, type and setup needs. Mary-Margaret Miller, a Wiess Col- drug paraphernalia and a prescrip- towels. ment Ann Wright said. Wright said In the past, any student could lege senior, said the new system has tion drug that had not been pre- In addition to saving money, the cost will be shared by the En- reserve a room in the Student Cen- been convenient for RPC. scribed to the student. Beckwith said eliminating the laun- rollment and Administrative Sys- ter, but under the new system, only "Our adviser has booked all the Taylor said the officers decided to dry service will make for a faster tems offices. students with access to the system spaces for the meetings this year," contact the DA's office about the case. check-in process, because the op- Registrar Jerry Montag said his will be able to make online reserva- Miller said. "I think they felt the nature of the erations assistant on duty will no office, which collected the data for tions. Vega said students who are The new online system can be thing was such that they would run longer need to hand out and collect the addendum, took its time to en- not affiliated with a student organi- accessed from the Student Center's it by the DA's review," Taylor said. "1 towels and uniforms. sure all the entries were correct. zation can request a username and Web site, http://www.rice.edu/sc. believe the individual may have had The free laundry service will be "We wanted to make certain that password in order to access the sys- — Holly Shiao prior contacts [with RUPDj." gradually phased out sometime be- haste does not make waste," Montag The DA's office accepted the case tween March and the end of June, said. and obtained a warrant for the depending on when staff members Martel College freshman Felicia student'sarrest,Taylorsaid.Hesaid find alternative employment. Seaton-I.arry said she wishes the T\ the student was released to his col- Beckwith said Human Resources will addendum could have been printed I i lege master before the police con- help the four staff members find other •JL l sooner. * ! tacted the DA. At press time, Taylor on- or off-campus jobs. "It would have been an advantage c*x-j fc- : was unsure whether the student had In the past, the Rec Center has to have a new one printed," she said. turned himself in to the Harris X 1 provided laundry service for all the — Catherine Adcock 3 ! County sheriffs office. varsity athletic teams except the foot- Taylor said RUPD will also work ball team, which has its own laundry with the Office of Student Judicial facilities at Rice Stadium, Beckwith Student & Rec Centers \4 Programs on the case. Any disciplin- said. The Rec Center will continue add online reservations ary action taken by the university will to provide equipment for the teams' For annual checkups, birth control, emergency be independent of the criminal pro- laundry service but will no longer A new online room reservation contraception, pregnancy testing and testing & ceedings against the student, he said. provide the staff. system for the Student Center and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. —Jenny Rees Hanszen College sophomore the Recreation Center debuted at Cameron McGriff said he is disap- the beginning of the semester. 1.800.230.PLAN www.pphouston.org pointed the service will be terminated. Each department and student or- Rec Center eliminates "Personally, I don't like to get my ganization was given a username and password to access the system Planned Parenthood free laundry service clothes hot and sweaty when I'm of Houston and Southeast tesai, Inc. working out, and I feel that uniforms and reserve space for events and Beginning as soon as March, the are a great benefit and convenience Recreation Center will no longer of- of the Rec Center," McGriff said. fer free laundry service — or supply "[They] will be missed." uniforms and large towels — to its Sid Richardson College sopho- patrons. The service is being elimi- more Bryan Steinfeld said he does nated due to the high costs neces- not think the change will affect many sary to maintain the Rec Center's undergraduates. Now Hiring: washers and dryers, replace towels "Most students ... don't actually and uniforms and employ four full- use the towels — they'll go back and time staff members to provide the shower at their room," Steinfeld said. service, Assistant Dean for the Rec "It's mostly the grad students and 2004 Student Director Center Boyd Beckwith said. The Rec professors who use the towels." Center will, however, continue to — Prasheeda Bremjit offer small weight room towels to improve sanitation and reduce wear of Orientation on workout equipment, he said. Directory addendum Beckwith said the Rec Center sent to printer spends about $10,0(X>-$15,000 per TERM OF APPOINTMENT: February 9, 2004 - January 31, 2005 year to replace towels and uniforms After months of waiting, students due to theft and wear. In addition, may soon be able to call their most of the Rec Center's four com- friends. 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by Ian Everhart Nelson Mandela was freed from thought and drawing inspiration prison, which led to the end of apart- from African-American intellectuals THRESHER STAFF heid. like W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Nyameko Barney Pityana spoke Both King's and Mandela's move- from the Baptist church, and from Tuesday on civil rights in South Af- ments remained true to their moral the American constitution." rica and the United States. Pityana, a foundations, which were based on Pityana said this year is an anni- lawyer, theologian and civil rights principles of universal equality, versary for both the United States advocate, gave the annual Martin Pityana said. He said King and and South Africa, as the United Luther King, Jr., lecture, the third Mandela had philosophical outlooks States marks 40 years since the address in this year's President's that allowed them to follow a vision passage of the Civil Rights Act and Lecture Series. of what they might become. South Africa celebrates 10 years of Pityana said King, though an Pityana said Mandela's philoso- government under free and demo- American, is revered in other coun- phy was perhaps best articulated in cratic elections. tries for his civil rights work. a speech at his 1964 trial in which he "Within a short span of 10 years, "Remarkably, this is a fman] opposed not only domination by the judiciary has ... interpreted the who becomes significant, not just whites but also domination by blacks, constitution, laid the foundation for in the United States of America, seeking a free and democratic soci- an enduring system of constitution- but also among Africans in other ety in which all citizens could enjoy alism, and set the tone for an open parts of the world," Pityana said. equal opportunity. and democratic society based on the "We recall his gigantic contribu- Pityana said many African lead- ideals of human dignity, equality and tion as the leader of the movement ers, including Mandela, drew upon freedom," he said. dedicated to the transformation of the thoughts of American leaders While South Africa has made American society. He became the in developing their views and poli- tremendous progress over the past conscience of the nation — a moral cies. Pityana said the writings of 10 years, Pityana said, great prob- force that called the nation back to King and other American civil lems remain, including high crime its founding values." rights leaders inspired many Afri- levels and rates of HIV/AIDS in- King believed American society cans to join the liberation and anti- fection.

STUART SINCLAIR/THRESHER should be judged by the standards apartheid movements, and many Still, Pityana said he remains con- Civil rights activist Nyameko Barney Pityana speaks in the Grand Hall of the Scriptures and the U.S. Con- African leaders were educated in fident that South Africa's leaders are Tuesday as part of the President's Lecture Series. stitution, Pityana said. the United States. For example, a moving in the right direction. "It came naturally to Martin founder of the African National Stephen Finley, a graduate stu- Luther King to declare that civil Congress — the oldest South Afri- dent in religious studies, said he rights was a moral issue as old as the can political organization — stud- thought the lecture was insightful Scriptures and as clear as the Ameri- ied in America and had links with and focused. can Constitution — two authorita- black American leaders. In addi- "I liked the way he related the tive guides, which, paradoxically, he tion, many African leaders had ties two circumstances of oppression, shared with the segregationists of to black American churches and one in America and one in Africa," Come Worship with Us! his time," he said. civil rights organizations. he said. "If I had one critique, it was Pityana said major events in the "There were seminal American this: that I would have liked to have West University Baptist Church invites you to American civil rights struggle, such influences on the men ... who later at least heard the voices of the Afri- worship, the study of God's Word, and fellowship. as the March on Washington and became the founding fathers of the cans in his presentation." King's "I Have a Dream" speech, reso- ANC," he said. "They were invari- The speech was held in the nated strongly with South Africans in ably American-trained, maintaining Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial We have both contemporary and traditional Sunday worship the 1990s as South African activist strong links with the American Center. services, as well as a college-level Sunday school class that is attended by many Rice University and Medical School students and taught by Dr. Jim Tour. Free breakfast is always served in the class, along with an opportunity to take the Lord's Supper Owlnet printer prices increase each Sunday morning. by April Goldman printing prices and rising costs for tiple times per semester for projects. printer maintenance and supplies. Ix>vett College junior Lindsey We are located 2 miles directly west of campus, 6218 Auden THRESHER STAFF "The average deficit per year was Brigati, an architecture student, said between University and Rice. Free round-trip shuttle service is This semester there may be fewer over $10,(XX)," Deigaard said. "We op- she thinks the increase in printing provided each Sunday morning leaving at 8:15 AM and 9:15 color posters announcing every party erated at a loss for about two years and prices is excessive compared to the AM on the loop in front of Rice's Allen Center. See on campus. determined we could no longer do so." prices at other schools. Printing charges on Owlnet print- Deigaard said thai when his de- "The point of having printing on www.wubc.org for more details, or call 713-668-2319. ers increased at the beginning of the partment buys a new printer, it is campus is to make things easier for semester. All printers now cost an difficult to determine how much to [the students]," Brigati said. "At Contemporary Worship: 8:30 AM extra cent per page except for the charge per page. He said the depart- Harvard, a 3-foot-by-5-foot plotter job Sunday School: 9:45 AM printers in Mudd 109, which cost ment set prices for printing on the is only $5. At Rice, that job will now 50 percent more per page. In addi- plotter printers far too low. cost $15." Traditional Worship: 11:00 AM tion, plotter jobs now cost three dol- "Until you have actual uses, you Brigati helped circulate a peti- lars per linear foot, an increase from don't really know what your (sup- tion in the architecture department a flat rate of three dollars per job. plies] costs are and your printer against the printing price increase. Director of Educational Technol- maintenance costs are," he said. "We She said she is uncertain when the ogy/Network Infrastructure William priced the plotter printers unbeliev- petition will be given to Rice staff. Deigaard (Wiess '93) said the ably low. That's where we've prob- Sid Richardson College senior An- increased prices are necessary to ably lost most of the money." drew Hamblin, also an architecture prevent the Owlnet printing opera- The price change has caused dis- student, said he paid about $30 for tion from running a deficit as it has satisfaction among students in the plotter printing last semester and ex- the past two years. He said the defi- architecture department Architecture pects to pay about $ 160 this semester. cit was caused by excessively low students use the plotter printers mul- "For the average architecture major, the price increase translates to a 600 percent increase in printing costs, which is kind of absurd," The Baker Institute announces the availability of new student Hamblin said. internships to run through the spring semester. One architecture graduate stu- dent said architecture students can These internships involve working with Rice faculty and find better deals off campus. "A&E Graphics Complex has a Baker Institute fellows on ongoing public policy research in plotter that produces higher quality the areas of energy policy, health policy, U.S. foreign policy, prints more quickly," the student said. "With Rice printers costing al- and Chinese culture and possibly other areas. most as much, we may as well go to a private business and get better Economics, political science or engineering background is quality faster." a plus. Workload may involve up to 10 hours a week. "Plotter printing was ridiculously Interested Rice students should supply the following to the cheap before, but (the new price] is going to make our lives bitter itchy Do you like TV and beer? Baker Institute as soon as possible: misery," another architecture gradu- ate student said. "With [the raised a letter of application, including areas of interest We CMaX.give you any beer b price] Rice might be profiting off the a resume students, which would be unfair." )ur TV s cove an official transcript Many students said they were , ....v.: concerned the IT department would Want to one letter of recommendation make a profit from the increases in a TV st printing prices. However, Deigaard Information should be addressed to: said the purpose of the increases is Baker Institute Internship Committee not to make a profit. Owlnet printing RBT i Baker Institute, MS-40 is self-sufficient, he said, and must bring in enough money to pay for its own expenses. Application consideration will start immediately. Decisions uesday Jan 27 9pm "People may not be aware that RMC 2nd floor conference room will be made on a first come, first serve basis. For more I Owlnet printing] pays its own way," information contact Jillene Connors at x2374 or Deigaard said. "If we make any profit, we'll put it into additional mainte- [email protected]. edu. nance for printers. We're not trying to make a profit here." THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 Gillis, students remember Martin Luther King, Jr. at vigil

speech was a series of invocations Heard presented a chronology of by Brooke Lathram erhood, peace and social justice. you use?" Slater asked. to King, each one addressing the the major events of King's life and THRESHER STAFF The ceremony began in front of Student Association co-President Fondren Library with a recitation of Michael Leggett, a Wiess College problems of racism and bigotry that legacy, including his assassination Monday's holiday was more than King's "I Have a Dream" speech by senior, spoke about nonviolence, not exist today. in 1968 and the establishment of his birthday as a national holiday in 1983. a day off for students, faculty and Baker College senior Jonathan only as a way of enacting social "What use is it for people to say staff who attended a candlelight vigil Chism. After the speech, attendees change, but also as a way of life. that racism is gone when they never BSA President Akilah Mance, a in celebration of Martin Luther King, sang "We Shall Overcome" as they venture beyond [Highway] 288?" Jones junior, concluded the event. Jr. About 100 members of the Rice proceeded toward the Rice Memo- Bor asked. Mance said King admonished the community gathered on the aca- rial Chapel, where an evening of Melodious Voices of Praise sang people of his own generation to "stay demic quad to light candles, sing song, prayer and oratory in honor of 'Our society still two songs, and Lovett junior awake" as society changed. and listen as part of the Black the civil rights leader followed. Charlene Berry sang Yolanda "We must be careful to stay awake Student Association's ninth annual President Malcolm Gillis spoke struggles with the cost Williams's "The Things We Do." In during our period of social change," Martin Luther King, Jr. vigil. about the need to address racial in- addition, Sociology Professor Holly Mance said. equality that still exists today. of centuries of legally- "Our society still struggles with sanctioned racial the cost of centuries of legally-sanc- ' We must be careful to tioned racial discrimination." Gillis discrimination said. "Measures to counteract this stay awake during our poison still remain to finish." — Malcolm Gillis Gillis said institutions of higher President period of social education should adopt admission policies that are more inclusive of change.' minorities. — Akilah Mance "By standing up for inclusiveness, Rice NAACP President Alicia BSA president we honor Dr. King day by day and Malik, a Lovett College junior, dis- year by year," Gillis said. cussed the concept of peace, both as Four students spoke on the uni- an abstract ideal and as a guiding verse.! message theme. principle for public policy. In keeping with this year's theme, ADVANCE Student Coordinator Hanszen College junior Stephen "Universal Message for All People: Mary Slater, a Jones College senior, Bor, founder of Asian Pacific Ameri- I jet Us Celebrate His Life, Legacy, encouraged listeners to use their indi- cans for Social Change, said Ameri- and Dream," student and faculty vidual talents to promote King's dream. can society is far short of achieving speeches and songs focused on broth- "Which of your many gifts will King's dream of social justice. Bor's

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Rice joins Texas Medical Center The following items were reported to the University Police for the period Schiflett said the membership re- Jan. 12-20. by Katherine Corley with TMC will also increase Rice's ability to attract students interested newal reaffirms the continuing rela- THRESHER STAFF tionship between Rice and TMC. Residential Colleges in the biosciences. Bicycle possibly stolen. "This is just to recognize that Rice formalized four decades of "Membership highlights Rice's Brown College Jan. 12 (Rice and TMC J had been working collaboration with the Texas Medi- biological sciences to prospective Bicycle stolen. together for so long," Schiflett said. cal Center by becoming its 43rd graduate and undergraduate stu- Will Rice College Jan. 14 dents and helps with student recruit- member institution and ninth Bicycle stolen. university system Dec. 17. Provost ment,'* Deem said. Brown College Jan. 14 Eugene Levy said becoming a mem- Another reason for joining TMC Disturbance reported. Five subjects ber of TMC will allow for greater is Rice's tentative plan to build a It makes a lot of sense Baker College Jan. 18 referred to University Court, one for collaboration between Rice and other research tower that would be oc- providing alcohol to minors and four TMC institutions. cupied by both Rice and TMC em- for us to be thinking for underage consumption of "It has become increasingly clear ployees at the corner of University alcohol. to us that with this huge medical Blvd. and Main St. The bioengi- about our common center across the street, it is advan- neering department, which is problems and our Martel College Jan. 19 Chairs damaged after they were tageous to both of us to have closer currently split between Keck and thrown from the second-floor communication and closer relation- George R. Brown Halls, would common potentials balcony. ships," Lev)' said. "It makes a lot of move to the new tower. sense for us to be thinking about our "The idea is to create an area — Eugene Lew common problems and our common where both ourselves as well as Provost Other Buildings potentials." participating institutions from the Gymnasium Jan. 12 Jacket and proximity card stolen TMC can meet up and work on vari- from the locker room. ous collaborative projects." Athanasiou said. Rice already has more than Parking Lots A male was eating out of a trash can 'The idea is to create The bioengineering department SO joint programs with TMC, includ- West Lot J'i'i. 13 has always maintained close ties to ing the Rice, Baylor Medical Schol- near bus stop 2. After an altercation, an area where both TMC. Bioengineering Department ars Program for pre-med students. the subject was arrested for assault Chair David Heliums said. Bioengineering Professor Rebekah on a police officer and transported ourselves us well as ""We have had a vers" close inter- Drezek said Rice's membership in to Harris County Jail. participating face with the medical center for many TMC will result in more opportuni- years." Heliums said. "In fact, the ties for students to do research. Lovett Lot Jan. 20 Traffic stop. The driver, a staff institutions from the [Rice] bioengineering department "Students will benefit from member, was intoxicated and was initiated by Dr. Michael significantly increased research op- released to his residence on TMC can meet up and DeBakey. the esteemed surgeon at portunities and increased course of- campus. Baylor College of Medicine. In a cer- ferings and clinical interactions," work on various tain sense, we have been part of the Drezek said. "Even a lot of strengths Other Areas med center since our inception." where you might not think are areas Entrance 8 Jan. 13 Traffic stop. The student was collaborative projects.' In addition to building a research for potential collaborations — the determined to be driving under the — Kyriacos Athanasiou alliance. Rice's membership in TMC business school, public policy, medi- influence. In addition, the subject was in possession of drugs and Bioengineering professor may help solve long-standing practi- cal ethics — there are all sorts of cal problems. things going on at Rice that can be drug paraphernalia. Warrant issued. "We know we have a lot of aca- done in an even better way in col- demic commonalities — research, laboration with the TMC." Founder's Court Road Jan. 19 Police van struck from behind. The driver was referred to U. Court for Bioengineering Professor teaching, grant competition and so Some students said they think the reckless driving. Kyriacos Athanasiou said most forth — but we also share issues re- new development is a positive step. bioengineering faculty members al- lated to traffic and transportation, de- "Since I'm pre-med, that's a re- ready collaborate with researchers velopment, security, human resources ally great opportunity, so that's ex- Laboratory Road Jan. 19 A subject reported that a male from Baylor College of Medicine and and energy savings," Assistant to the citing," Baker freshman DerZen threatened her on Jan. 18. other TMC institutions. President Mark Scheid said. Fan said. "[Membership] is a tremendous President Malcolm Gillis agreed. TMC is the largest employer in decision for [Rice] because this could "We deal with many of the same Houston and the largest medical prove to be the catalyst of us truly sets of governmental relations that center in the world. Other TMC becoming one of the top three or four TMC does," Gillis said. member institutions include the Celebrity flag game Saturday [bioengineering] departments in the Rice was a member of TMC in Texas A&M University System, nation," Athanasiou said. the 1960s, but the membership ap- Texas Southern University, Texas SUPER, from Page 1 remaining open, Taylor said. Bioengineering Professor parently expired. Gillis said. Women's University, and the Uni- measures throughout the week. RUPD will screen cars entering Michael Deem said a connection TMC Vice President Mary versity of Houston. "We will actually be going to a the campus from 5 a.m. Friday until more controlled environment on the 10 p.m. Sunday. Officers posted at nights where there will be events open entrances will allow vehicles going on downtown," Taylor said. with Rice parking decals to pass "We'll be securing gates along Main through as quickly as possible, but Street and Sunset [Blvd.J so indi- there will likely be waits to enter viduals looking for a place to park to campus, Taylor said. go on the light rail will not use cam- Friday, the open entrances will be Looking for a cooi place to work where you can spend lots of time in the fresh pus as a parking lot." 8 (University Blvd. at Stockton St.), We have exciting opportunities air and meet plenty of new people? You've found it at Six Flags AstroWorld! 11 (Rice Blvd. at Shepherd St.), and Finance Apply online* at www.sixflagsjobs.com and see if you quali fy for a special 13 (Rice Blvd. at Kent St.), the latter l oss Prevention Invitation Only VIP party on January 23 or 24! serving only as an entrance and not Admissions 'Security is very solid an exit. Saturday, Entrances 8 and 11 Team Leader will be open, and Sunday all vehicles Food Service by [Reliant] Stadium, must go through Entrance 8. Retail Taylor said off-campus visitors Guest Relations so we would not want should arrive early to weekend events Rides to be considered a soft such as the men's basketball game Games Saturday afternoon and the Shepherd Grounds Quality target School of Music performance Satur- Security day evening at 7:30 p.m. of a recital of — Bill Taylor Warehouse scenes from opera theater. Chief, Rice University SplashTown & WaterWorld are also hiring Lifeguards. Although the Department of Police Department Homeland Security currently has • Your employee ID is your Season Pass • Free tickets for friends and family • Exclusive employee parties set the national terrorism alert level

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UNIVERSITY, from Page 1 "President Gillis listed a new rec port the creation of a 10th college, this year, Leggett said. Baker College junior and Exter- the Board, Leggett said. center as one of Rice's three largest under certain circumstances. "We did the SA fall retreat and an nal Vice President Michelle Mejia Debbink said student represen- needs," Debbink said. "Student lead- "One, to accommodate a larger address by President Gillis, and agreed. tatives to University Standing ers need to continue to press this percentage of students to live on "Going college-to-college was a Committees are held increasingly issue at the highest levels." campus, enrollment must not in- good idea because it reached people accountable to the SA, a situation he crease," Leggett said. 'Two, it would involved in the colleges but not in hopes will prevent administrators not be built before a new rec center 'Since the December the SA," said Mejia. "If it was cam- from making important decisions or college equalization." pus-wide, not a lot of people would without formal student input. 'Going college-to- Debbink said student organiza- board meeting, the have gone." Leggett said a priority for the tions should be allowed to occupy Mejia said the SA address was a future is equalizing food and hous- college was a good idea the space in the Student Center left board has started to good idea and should be continued. ing quality among the colleges. vacant when the Office of Alumni "A lot of students aren't involved "First and foremost is the large because it reached Affairs moves to O'Connor House in expedite and broaden in the SA," said Mejia. "Once a year, disparity between college living con- people involved in the the fall. a speech like that allows them to find ditions and food service," Leggett Leggett said improvements to plans to equalize not out about them and their events." said. "Not only is it inequitable, it colleges, hut not in the Fondren Library — possibly includ- only living spaces, but Future SA presidents may or may weakens the college system." ing a sixth-floor student lounge with not continue to give the address, The SA has worked with the SA.' a 360-degree view of campus — are also food service.' Leggett said. Board to speed up renovations of the — Michelle Mejia, scheduled due to the recently com- "It's up to whoever's president colleges, leggett said. pleted Library Service Center, lo- — Michael Leggett next year," Leggett said. "I expect to "Since the December Board Baker College junior cated on South Main St., and the SA co-president see it, though." meeting, the Board has started to move of the English Department Debbink and Leggett will address expedite and broaden plans to equal- from Fondren to Herring Hall. Lovett College Jan. 27, Martel Col- ize not only living spaces, but also The co-presidents decided to go lege Jan. 28, Sid Richardson College food service," he said. I^eggett said another important college-to-college with the address people didn't come," he said. "In all Feb. 3, Jones College Feb. 4, Brown Debbink said a new recreation issue is the shortage of on-campus largely because of the low turnout at likelihood, not a high amount of stu- College Feb. 10, and Wiess and center is also on the SA's agenda. housing. He said the SA would sup- several campus-wide events earlier dents would turn out for us." Hanszen Colleges Feb. 11.

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With so much going on Hodge, Houston Chronicle so- Tickets' to the parties are available during the next week-and-a-half, ciety columnist. "If you want to thrjmgh Ticketmaster this "Best of Super Bowl Week be rubbing elbows with the stars, ww.ticketmaster.com) and range 2004" will guide you through the best thing to do is hang around from $75 to $250. That might seem what could be a trying time for downtown Houston late at night," she pricey for a party, but keep in mind our great city. As outsiders pour said. you'll be seeing professional athletes in, the biggest sporting event of and entertainment stars and, more im- the year takes place. Simulta- BEST WAY TO DAMAGE YOUR EARS: portantly, enjoying an open bar (read: drink neously, city organizers will put on a The best-bang-for-your-buck, Super all you want) and buffet. show like none other and Houston Bowl-related concert has to be SuperBash. will take on a feel it's never had be- (www.houstonsuperbash.com). Sure, the BEST WAY TO GET ON TV: fore. Here are some of the ways to name is an awful attempt at word play, but If you have the technology, you should use take advantage. you can't beat a $35 ticket for over 60 musi- it. Parachuting onto Reliant Stadium and cal acts. It's five days worth BEST WAY TO WRANGLE UP of concerts, including Better TICKETS: than Ezra, Reckless Kelly and JerryCantrell. Ifyou just Befriend Larry Izzo (Sid ¥11® IS OH WIT • is Rich '96). Not only does Izzo want to go to one day, the already have one of those ticket price drops to $20. The Marching Owl Band is dividing in two. The halves will be $15,000 Super Bowl Outside of the playing for opposing teams during MTV's "Rock 'n' Jock," to be rings — a gift for helping SuperBash, those of you over Broadcast on MTV Super Bowl Sunday, at 2 p.m.. Amy Barr, his team, the New England 21 can get in to see Staind at MOB drum major and Sid Richardson senior said. Patriots, come out on top in Minute Maid Park for free The event features entertainment stars and professional Super Bowl XXXVI — but as one of the Patri- with a ticket from local radio ots' current linebackers, he also has a few station giveaways. athletes in a flag football contest. Dan Marino traditionally tickets to this year's big game at Reliant Sta- And finally, you can go plays quarterback for both teams. Barr said the groups were dium. for free down to the "Main supposed to act as pep bands for their respective teams. Event" and see Jerry Jeff The MOB was contacted by MTV looking for a local band to BEST WAY TO STEAL AWAY BEYONCE: ^Walker, Bob Schneider or play at "Rock 'n' Jock." The band sent MTV a DVD of its shows, The Red Carpet Star; Walk ^.C. and the Sunshine Band and MTV selected the MOB based on the DVD, said Barr. "They (www. redcarpetstarwalk. com) onSaturday, o^ one of their free stages liked our look," she said. Jan. 31 promises an up-close-ancK from Thursday to Sunday The band has been invited to perform with rapper Chingy personal look at Beyonce ^night. during the halftime portion of "Rock and Jock," said MOB drum and other super stars Compare any minor and Lovett College senior, Mike Powell. The format of the as they enter the of that to the performance hasn't yet been decided, Powelll said. "I'm not downtown club, the $40 Strokes sure what will be involved and if we want to associate ourselves Mercury Room. For a tickets last price, you can take your place fall — smaller with that," he said. among 1,400 other Houstonians ticket prices, bet- Paul said the MOB will consider mocking MTV and the pop on the bleachers flanking the carpet. ter (and more) music. culture it provides. "There's that possibility," he said. "Everyone Seating begins at 6 p.m., but you Need I say more? talks about using that song Money for Nothing as a possible should probably arrive a bit early to way to make fun of them." get a place in the stands. Just remem- BEST WAY TO ACT FA- Powell said it wasn't clear what the MOB was going to be ber, carrying an "I'm crazy in love with YOU, MOUS: capable of doing, since MTV will control the show. "I don't Beyonce!" sign might get you beat up. Check out the M Bar know how much free reign we're going to have to do the Of course, if you decide to forego the tra- downtown, the official party 'Make fun of MTV' bit," he said. ditional Hollywood fare at Red Carpet Star place of the Super Bowl host Walk, you still have a good shot at seeing committee. It will host ce- some stars all over Houston, said Shelby lebrity-laden shows nightly starting on then cutting a hole through the ceiling Thursday. through which you can lower yourself on the field during the second quarter will get you televi-

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sion, especially if you are naked. Granted, At either party, you'd the steadfast Super Bowl security will prob- be spending time either ably snipe you before you hit the top of Reli- with the beauties of the ant. The rest of you non-sky dive types might Sports Illustrated be better off checking out more traditional swimsuit edition, cel- means of saying "Hi, mom" to a television ebrating the 40th an- camera. niversary of the annual ESPN is broadcasting "Houston hot-girls-barely-clothed Roadshow" on the ESPN Classic network edition of the sports straight from the Aquarium located down- magazine or one of Hefs town. ESPN spokesperson Dave Nagle said, seven — that's right, "We do like it when a big crowd is there, and seven — girlfriends. they whoop it up." While it takes place from And, even if you're not 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, you should plan into busty women with on getting there early. 22-inch waists, you can't MTV is taping "TRL" (sans Carson Daly) beat the no-expense- herein Houston. Sadly, all the tickets for this spared nature of either program have been snapped up by teenagers party. dying to see Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson V' «»«« STAfttUM bicker and make up in person. BEST WAY TO PRE- TEND TO BE COOL: The purveyors of campus style, the Rice Marching Owl Band, * 'IT" have managed a hipster m coup by landing a spot performing at MTV's PHOrO COURTESY" WOO0SON RESEARCH CENTER FONOSEN 11BRARY "Rock 'n' Jock" to be broadcast on Sunday, Super Bowl VIII af Rice Stadium Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The only way to get on an MTV The Minnesota Vikings 1974 trip to Rice foreshadowed the future of Owl football. Yes, program now is to join the Vikings played the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl Vfli at Rice Stadium. (At the time, the MOB. the Rice football stadium was the largest athletic facility in Houston.) The Vikings lost to Of course, questions the Dolphins, 24 to 7. Draw your own parallels between Rice-UT and Viking-Dolphin have been raised as to match ups here. BEST whether or not MTV is Despite their feared "Purple People Eaters" defense, the Vikings got stomped toy the PARTY YOU actually cool. They Dolphins, who started the game by returning the kickoff for a 62-yard touchdown and CAN'T GET INTO: might have Outkast on never looked back. Between the Sports heavy rotation — when The practice fields for Super Bowl XXXVIII are excellent compared to those of Super they actually play vid- /llustrated\YdYt\' and the Playboy party, Bowl VIII. The Patriots are practicing at Rice, the Panthers at University of Houston. The it's impossible to decide which is the best eos — but you can't for- conditions 30 years ago weren't quite as even. The Dolphins, as the home team, were invitation-onlv soiree. get that .John Mayer also given the Houston Oilers' practice facilities and dressing quarters, while the Vikings were "Sports Illustrated is going to be a really makes it on the MTV hot party," Hodge said. "It's taking place in playlist as well. relegated to Delmar School, a Junior College in Corpus Christ}. Delmar, according to the plaza in front of City Hall. They're cover- Bud Grant, head coach of the Vikings during this period in the squad's life, featured a ing the reflecting pool and making it into a BEST NEW ORLEANS iocker room without lockers, only three working shower heads of the 15, and fields that dance floor." IMITATION: weren't much better—- they didn't even have blocking sleds. As for the Playboy party, to be held at the Iknowyourtype.You The disparity ignited a controversy, with Grant saying, "This is a Super Bowl game, not Corinthian, the details aren't so certain yet, complain all the time a pickup game. The league is responsible, and Pete Rozelle runs the league. I don't think said Hodge. "They have a Heaven and Hell that Houston isn't a pe- our players have seen something like this since junior high school." According to theme. We're not certain, but they're testing destrian city. Well, guess About.com, Grant was fined $1,500 for his comments. snow machines there. And of course, there'll what: They're closing Houston didn't show its best side in 1974, but the prospect for a smoother Super Bowl be all the centerfold beauties." downtown to traffic. OK, seems higher today. Here's to Houston gaining respect for something more than its they close down the obesity and smog. Main Street corridor ev- ery weekend night, but not only are they block- the vital statistics ing off Main (and a few other streets) starting some of the most exciting moments in NFL 100: Parties per day as estimated Thursday night, they're also serving liquor history or participate in some good old sex- by Houston Chronicle society outside for a party named "The Main Event." ism with Football 101, a seminar geared to- While nothing has been decided, rumors wards teaching women the rules of football, columnist Shelby Hodge. abound that the new light rail will be open I'm assuming it's for the out-of-towners. As 3,000-5,000: limousines driving to the late into the night for this special weekend, one of my friends said, "No self-respecting Super Bowl If not, a cab ride shared between friends Texas woman gets to college and doesn't 35,000-45,000: Private buses driving to the costs little more than one of those tiny, wa- knowthe rules offootball." And those that do Super Bowl tered-down Cabo margaritas. enter school without learning the rules should Not only can you take public transport certainly learn them (and how to break arms, $500: Face value of Super Bowl downtown, you can also walk around the fingers and ribs) playing powderpuff foot- XXXVIII tickets streets, enjoy free live music from one of the ball. $2.5 million: Cost of a 30-second adver- two "Main Event" stages and drink — out- tisement during the Super side. It's like being in New Orleans, only with BEST WAY TO AVOID THE CROWD: Leave town. You could go to Galveston, Bowl XXXVIIf broadcast more smog. but that might not be far enough. The drive to 1,000: Tickets available to the BEST PLACE TO LIVE VICARIOUSLY: Baton Rouge or even New Orleans will help public For $15, you can get into The NFL Experi- you escape some crowds. Otherwise, do as 64,000: Tickets available to NFL ence in the Geroge R. Brown Convention most Rice students are planning: Staying on franchises Center downtown and test your football skills, campus and watching the big game in your You can also attend an autograph session college's commons with some free food and Countries to which the Super 182: with an NFL great, call the play-by-play of drink. Bowl is broadcast to 1,000: Cases of Peanuts sold at the game. If stacked on top of each other, that's enough to reach the top of the Empire State Building. $330 million: Estimated economic impact the game will have on Houston. 90,000: Projected number of visitors to Houston during Super Bowl weekend Su»er Bowl XXXVIII ' ^ V •%/ •:';•• ••;. •. •••;'.>'•. V' - v -•• v %ni'&Y'>'' V:• . ' v. \ .. • -, 12 THE RICE THRESHER ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004

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THE PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST THRESHER'S RECOMMENDATIONS EOR EVENTS AROUND Anne Wilson's (art) work is never finished HOUSTON THROUGH JAN. 30, 2004. Carly Kocurek A video-and-sound installation THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF called "Errant Behaviors" failed to Anne Wilson's work sometimes catch my interest in quite the same seems like a mad housewife's foray way. While "A Chronicle of Days" into the art world. Wilson takes the exudes an air of obsession with debris of women's daily lives and the human-ness the work adver- picks works and reconceives them. Her tises, "Errant Behaviors" features pieces seem part trash-can scaven- two screens showing the tools of tonight ger, part nightmare needlework. the seamstress's trade — pins, needles and thread — in extreme GET YOUR SLAM close-up, moving on their own as ON 'Perspectives 140: eerie sound plays. Anne Wilson: Though the slow dance of a Fragmented Images' group of bent straight pins is oddly The Rice slam team graceful, the work seems like some- welcomes former national Contemporary Arts Museum, thing that would have popped up as Houston a short film between a round of'80s slam champion Mike Rating: *** (out of five) "claymation" cartoons. Overall, the McGee to Willy's Pub. piece primarily lacks the type of Through April 4, free Watch him perform and tactile quality that "A Chronicle of Days" exudes. see your fellow students The installation of three of duel with microphones for Wilson's pieces currently on display at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Why are these spots on the team. Houston, Perspectives 140: Anne Tonight at 7 p.m. at Wilson: Fragmented Territories rel- slightly creepy ishes in the minutiae of "women's Willy's Pub. $3 cover hair designs any work." The first of the three works charge. the visitor sees, "A Chronicle of less legitimate Days," is a series of 100 framed rect- angles of damask fabric. than tonight and From a distance, the designs tomorrow Wilson has made on the material hummingbirds look like stains, but upon closer ex- embroidered on SETPHASERS amination, they reveal themselves (t FOR STUN as intricate patterns. The patterns tablecloths? are made from varying colors of human hair, stitched by Wilson, who Come on, you know you completed one piece a day for But where "Errant Behaviors" are a closet Trekkie. Now 100 days. seems to eliminate the tactile, the COURTESY THE ARTIST AND REVOLUTION GALLERY is your chance to see a The contrast between the el- third and final piece in the exhibit, Artist Anne Wilson utilizes intricate needlecraft to relay complex patterns. egant, stylized fabric and the messy, 'Topologies 2002" completely rev- film all about you. human nature of the designs added els in it. The piece consists of a long bits of flowers, ruffles and curls heap at the end of one table. From a Trekkies, a documentary by the artist makes demands of our white table surrounded by benches. transformed into odd and often omi- distance, the work resembles an ab- The table itself is covered in dis- nous abstractions. The pieces are stract line drawing. Closer up, the which explores this oh-so- expectations of needlecraft: Why are these slightly creepy hair designs sected and reconstructed bits of grouped, with most pinned like individual elements become clear, unique legion of fans. any less legitimate than humming- black lace. The effect is something insects in a collection. Seemingly with reconstructed lace pieces ap- See SEWING, Page 16 Tonight ana tomonow at birds embroidered on tablecloths? like a Frankenstein experiment, with innumerable lace flowers rest in a midnight. Landmark

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Originally set to be part of a trilogy COURTESY SONY PICTURES CLASSICS as a follow-up to Chomet's earlier The aged Triplets of Belleville swoop in to help rescue Champion, a man kidnapped while competing in the success, this film was selected to be Tour de France. one piece when it took a life of its own. Unable to reuse the old lady grandmother tries all she can to pull Champion, so Madame Souza with rescue of Champion, which includes from the previous him out of his loneliness tiom his pup Bruno set out to find him. Hav- infiltrating the French mafia. movie, Chomet loss. She soon discovers his secret ing come to the end of the race, With a bare minimum of dialogue, decided to create love of cycling and purchases Cham- Bruno follows Champion's scent in English no less (except for televi- something com- pion a bicycle. beyond the finish line, across the sion and radio excerpts in the pletely new. Fast forward some years later to ocean to the megalopolis of background), Triplets tells its story Set in the mid- when he is training to become a Belleville, a cross between New masterfully through some of the most 1960s, The Triplets great cyclist. Now, after years of York, Paris, Quebec and Mont-Saint- beautiful animation to come to major of Belleville tells the preparation, he is ready for the Tour Michel. Having arrived penniless release. The film takes complete story of Champion, de France. During the run, hisgrand- and without a lead the two sit de- advantage of its medium with clever a boy who was inother follows his progress in a jected and near defeat when they exaggeration and caricature of per- orphaned and then rented van as he pushes across meet the eccentric "Triplets of sons and places. Refraining from adopted by his France on two wheels. Belleville," a trio from the '30s who gimmicks, the 3-D animation of the grandmother, Ma- In the middle of the race, how- have fallen out of favor. The triplets film flows seamlessly through the dame Souza. His ever, large men in dark coats kidnap take the two in and assists in the See ANIMATION. Page 16 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS * ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 Top Ten Movies of 2003: Pirate ships, sword-wielding assassins by Jonathan Schumann and stories of grief dominate cinema The Best

10. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl When you think about it, this film offers as much exciting action and good humor as any other typical Hollywood blockbuster. So what made it special? Johnny Depp. As a pirate cap- tain, Depp has never been more enjoyable to watch. He elevates this film above its summer peers and made it especially fun to watch.

COURTESY MIRAMAX 9. Laurel Canyon Uma Thurman seeks revenge in Kilt Bill: Vol. 1. This light dramedy from High Art director Lisa Cholodenko explores the complex rela- tionship between straight-laced doctor Sam (Christian Bale) and his pot-smoking, free-loving, record-producing mom 5. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (played with ferocious energy by Frances McDormand). Talk about fun — this was the year's most energetic and Tlirow in Sam's prim fiance (Kate Beckinsale) to the mix stylish movie. The plot is a story only Quentin Tarantino and it's a recipe for sharp dialogue, witty repartee and could concoct — a member of an elite group of assassins is memorable performances. gunned down by her associates on her wedding day. only to wake up four years later seeking revenge. "The Bride," as she is called, embodied perfectly by Uma Thurman, slices, 8. American Splendor dices, beheads and engages in some mean swordplay.

It is almost impossible to produce a film biography with- COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES out being boring, morose or overly sentimental (for a film Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson form an unlikely bond as that provides all of these dreadful elements, check out 4. Mystic River lonely Americans in Japan in Lost In Translation. Gwvneth Paltrow's Sylvia). Here, filmmakers Shari Springer Clint Eastwood's tragedy leaps into an emotional space Berman and Robert Pulcini chronicle the life of cartoonist similar to that of 21 Grams, but while 21 Grams director Harvey Pekar with great skill and originality. Paul Giamatti Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu toys with sequence, the is wonderful as the tormented artist, while Hope Davis and storytelling here is conventional Hollywood. This tradi- I. 21 Grams Judah Friedlander provide ample support. tional approach is not a bad thing — Eastwood has con- This film from Amores Perros director Inarritu is a som- structed a deeply felt, sorrowful film that recalls the best of ber, heavy and at many times depressing tale of redemption, American cinema. A great script from LA. Confidential love, grief and revenge. It is the year's best — and most 7o The Station Agent scribe Brian Helgeland and Oscar-worthy performances emotionally wrought — drama. Penn and Benicio del Toro Another example of great character-driven fare, this story from Sean Penn,Tim Robbins and Marcia Gay Harden bring are excellent as two very different men joined by tragedy, of a lonely dwarf and the friends he makes in rural New this story of a man seeking vengeance for his daughter's but the best performance belongs to Naomi Watts in a Jersey is a cheerful indie that explores the dark corners of murder to a level of near-unparalleled greatness. career-defining role as a mourning widow. The fierceness of relationships — without ever being too dark. The film dis- Watts' performance can be best likened to Halle Berry's in plays great work from Peter Dinklage and Patricia Clarkson, Monster's Ball. who has become one of the most consistent and enjoyable 3. The Lord of the Rings: The character actress in Hollywood today. Return of the King Certainly the year's most satisfying studio film, this one 6. The Missing is certainly a crowd pleaser. As the culminating chapter of The Overrated Perhaps the year's most underrated and misunderstood the most successful cinema trilogy ever made (yes, I believe film, this revitalization of the Western genre from director Ron as a whole the quality of these three films surpasses that of Howard is a classically structured thriller that boasts memo- Star Wars and Indiana Jones), this film blends the strong rable performances. As an independent frontierswoman.Cate character development of The Fellowship of the Ring and the Instead of naming one film to be the year's worst, Blanchett again re-invents herself and proves to be one of heart-stopping action sequences of The Two Towers to be- I have decided to list the year's three most overrated tJ cinema's best talents. come the series' strongest installment. titles. While this year did offer some truly terrible movies (.Identity, Gigli) there are far more bad films 2. Lost in Translation that have garnered unjust praise. During a year in which the best films were well-written, 3. Cold Mountain character-driven fare, this one emerges as a close second. Sofia Coppola does the year's best directing job (please This may be the most overrated of them all. I folks, let her be the first woman to take home the Best cannot explain my shock when the raves came in. Director Oscar) with this atmospheric, lyrical tale of two The New Yorker. Time. Newsweek. Who knew? Maybe lonely Americans lost among the hustle and bustle ofTokyo. I am wrong about this one, but I found Anthony Bill Murray has never been better as a famous actor slum- Minghella's adaptation of the Charles Frazier novel ming it by doing bourbon commercials, and Scarlett to be disjointed, poorly paced and unengaging. While Johansson is this year's real "find" as a disenchanted mar- Jude Law emerges unscathed, the women fare less ried woman. Heartfelt, melancholy and bittersweet, this one well. Nicole Kidman offers a flailing, modernized will be remembered for years. portrait of the 19th-century Southern belle (and don't even get me started on that accent). And then there's Renee Zellweger, who seems to have walked in from a touring company of Annie Get Your Gun. Scenery chewing at its most desperate and pathetic. 2. Elephant & Ahit at the Cannes Film Festival, this pretentious H chronicle of a Columbine-esque school shooting won the prestigious Palme D'or and earned director Gus Van Sant the Best Director prize. This one's nothing more than a masturbatory, vacuous exami- nation of violence and youth. J. Swimming Pool Supporters of this film — which also somehow received near-universal praise from audiences at the Cannes — claimed it was an intriguing and thrilling mystery. Instead, the tale of a mystery writer played by Charlotte Rampling, who engages

COURTESY COLUMBIA in conflict with die yount? and sumptuous Lud'rvine Above: In The Missing, Tommy Lee Jones plays Jones, Sagnier, is filled with more snores than thrills. While estranged father of Maggie Gilkeson. Jones returns to help Sagnier is an engaging presence, Rampling is stile her find her daughter after he spent 20 years with the and should, frankly, keep her clothes on for a change. Apaches. RIGHT: Benicio Del Toro makes a pointed statement in 21 Grams. COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES „ , Hi

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hfmk\s LOOKING at you 'Earring' dazzles with rich visuals and performances Raj Wahi Further complicating matters is tion to having relatively few lines, THRESHER STAFF Vermeer's lecherous patron, van Griet's low position on the social Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Ruijven (In the Bedroom's Tom ladder necessitates that Johansson Pearl Earring is probably the only Wilkinson), who makes no secret of limit her movements to the dozen novel I've read that practically his lust for Griet; Vermeer's daughter or so gestures in a maid's reper- demanded a film adaptation. Cornelia (The Others' Alakina Mann), toire — casting her eyes down, Chevalier's story, a "what-if" sce- who is determined to make trouble bowing her head, curtseying, all nario in which a fictional maid named for the new maid; and Pieter (28 Days accompanied by the wide eyes and Griet serves as Dutch painter hater's Cillian Murphy), the butcher's trembling and hands that arise Johannes Vermeer's assistant, son, with whom Griet shares a muted, from Griet's natural timidity. This apprentice and muse during the cre- uncertain attraction. means Johansson is required to ation of the titular painting, is so It is apparent from the start that rely heavily on facial expressions, sumptuous and intimate that we find Griet will be walking on eggshells for a restriction that somehow never ourselves wanting to watch every- most of the movie, because one of prevents her from communicating thing unfold across the characters' her duties is to clean Vermeer's stu- to us exactly what Griet is feeling faces. dio, where no one else — not even and thinking. Catharina — is allowed to go. Later, when Griet and Vermeer finally meet, 'girl with a pearl they find they are attracted to each The first thing other — not just sexually (although earring' that component is evident in every people will notice in theaters smoldering glance they exchange), about Girl with a Rating: ***** but also in the sense that they both (out of five) understand art. Eventually we realize Pearl Earring is it is awareness of the latter connec- tion, far more than sexual or material what a gorgeous As Scarlett Johansson proved ear- jealousy, that makes Catharina hate lier this year in Ij)st in Translation, Griet so deeply. film it is. sometimes a face can communicate The first thing people will notice more effectively than words. Not sur- about Girl with a Pearl Earring is what In one sequence, Griet surrepti- prisingly, Johansson plays Griet in a gorgeous film it is. Eduardo Serra's tiously removes a chair from the still director Peter Webber's and screen- cinematography is richly colorful and life Vermeer has been painting, quickly writer Olivia Hetreed's interpretation intimate, yet it also captures the claus- leaves the room and comes back the of Girl with a Pearl Earring. trophobia of Griet's nerve-wracking next morning to see if the painter has At the beginning of the movie, life among the Vermeers. Alexandre implemented her silent suggestion. Griet has just been hired in the Desplat's score has a similar feel. The Johansson's face during this scene is Vermeer household, where she orchestrations are lush and warm, a fascinating mixture of timidity and quickly learns that the family she's even as the mournful melody keeps determination: She isn't sure whether working for is more than a little us subtly unsettled. Vermeer will be angry at her pre- dysfunctional. Vermeer himself The most impressive achieve- sumption, but she knows she's right (Bridget Jones's Diary's Colin Firth) ment in the film, though, is about that chair. is a brooding, brusque man for whom Johansson's sensitive, quiet per- Despite its lean 99-minute run- art is both a profession and an es- formance as Griet. The supporting COURTESY LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT ning time and sparse dialogue, this Scarlett Johansson stars as Griet in The Girl With a Pearl Earring. cape. His mother-in-law (Ever Afters performances — especially Davis movie explores an amazing num- JudyParfitt)istheunambiguoushead as the insecure Catharina and Firth ber of issues and ideas; sexual it about Vermeer, whose role in she might otherwise never have of the household and delights in mak- as the enigmatic painter — are uni- politics, domestic power struggles, the narrative is primarily catalytic. known she had. The film's great- ing others squirm in her presence. formly good, but the success of jealousy, poverty and, of course, The story is compelling because it est pleasure is that we fuiaYVy see Vermeer's wife Catharina (The Ma- the story depends critically on the the process of painting are all as- keeps its focus on the seemingly what she manages to do with the trix Reloadeds Essie Davis) is obvi- believability of Johansson's por- tutely observed here. Yet Girl with ordinary Griet, whose brief immer- cards she's been dealt, and how ously jealous of Griet, but for reasons trayal. Thankfully, she delivers. a Pearl Earring isn't ultimately sion in the world of a painter gives she manages, in a way, to be an more subtle than we initially suspect. It is worth noting that in addi- "about" any of these things. Nor is her an outlet for feelings and ideas artist in her own right.

WHATEVER IT TAKES 'Macbeth'-inspired play about killer parenting saved by talented cast Adriana Ramirez school. So Josh Qosh Morrison) and THRESHER STAFF Genevra (Susan O. Koozin) Once upon a time, an allegorical set out to do what any good parent play was written. It celebrated the would — eliminate whatever stands trials of parenting, the magnetism of in the way of Mac's happiness. Even Kenny G (as both a musician and a if it means murder. sexual god) and most importantly, Those of you who are familiar the timelessness of Shakespeare. with Macbeth will appreciate the The play, Bright Ideas takes Macbeth, foundations of the script and the Baby Boom and five amazing actors, modernization of Shakespeare's throws them in a cauldron, recites a treatise on ambition. Genevra be- few incantations and spits out a won- comes the Danish Thane, feminiz- derful production by Stages Reper- ing her husband Josh in her rise to tory Theatre. The only snag (albeit a power. Koozin takes on the role with m large one)? Three-quarters into the gusto and delivers an intense per- production, the script takes the au- formance that borders on being a dience into stupid-land. little too plausible, a credit to her ability as a performer. Josh, who correlates to Lady Macbeth in being 'bright ideas' both a catalyst for the initial murder and a victim of the later insatiability, Stages Theatre succumbs to the power of his wife's WRating : *** (out of five) drive and motivation. Through Feb. 9. Genevra begins as a timid house- For tickets and info, call wife who is bamboozled by her co- (713) 527-0123 workers, her husband and life in gen- eral. Genevra's transition from con- COURTESY STAGES THEATRE cerned parent to gun-waving lunatic Lynzie (Shelley Calene-Black, right) attempts to defend the Golden Pony against Genevra Bradley (Susan 0. Koozin). Josh and Genevra Bradley are is complete at the end of the show loving parents. Their son, Mac, is and is performed with such sincerity oscillates between being a charm- Edmundson's witch of a parent and wright. However, Coble's funny piece three and about to embark upon the that she is able to endear herself to ing host to the future victim of deadly Clark's fighting teenaged beaver begins to moralize halfway into the life-molding journey that is pre- the audience, despite her raving lu- pesto and Genevra's sidekick in (possibly the hottest thing in the second act. The turning point from school. The Bradleys firmly believe nacy and penchant for murder. murderous food preparation. whole damn play). humorous to overbearing occurs in a in what their child-rearing books Morrison's movement between the The set design, direction and scene where Calene-Black's Lynzie have told them; that a child's per- living room and kitchen during this lighting were extremely well done. explains to Bradley that holding her sonality and character are defined The PROBLEM with scene highlight the frenzied pace of Hie use of space was appropriate, child is more important than day care by the time he is four years old. Mac the mind of a homicidal parent. and the minimalist design drew fo- in a soliloquy that breaks the farcical is two months away from the fated the play is the Bright Ideas would fall flat with- cus to the actors, without hiding spirit of the play. day of his fourth birthday and next script. out the outstanding performances behind a glossy finish. In fact, it is Suddenly the audience is asked in line on the waiting list for Bright of its supporting actors. Dwight the way raw human emotion con- to cast judgment rather than enjoy Ideas, the best preschool in town. All Clark, Shelley Calene-Black and sumes Genevra's malleable nature the ride. Thus begins the decline of the other preschools have collaps- Adding to Koozin's strong lead is Sally Edmundson deliver fine per- that drives the show. Bright Ideas. Ultimately Macbeth is ible slides, bizarre teaching meth- the smooth stylings of Morrison. formances apiece that range from a The problem with the play is the the story of a man whose ambition ods and really fat seven-year-olds. Morrison steals every scene he is in flight attendant to a football coach, script. Normally, a fine-tuned produc- causes both his success and his Thus, Mac is destined either to with his humor, mesmerizing voice paying no regard to gender, but tion can succeed despite a less-than- downfall. Bright Ideas has strong succeed at Bright Ideas or to be- and gyrating hips, delivering his strict attention to comedic talent. perfect story line, but Bright Ideas actors and excellent direction, but come the meal of the giant rats that lines with droll wit and excellent Tilings to look for: Calene-Black's depends on the wit of Ken Coble, the perhaps a little too much ambition roam the halls of Sunny Days Pre- timing. In one particular scene, he hyperventilating pregnant woman, Scottish-born Navajo-raised play- to make it work. i \*f •• =' -'-, ^"Hj'-' * p '" ••» "• |i >T.f "I' ' -!b FT pw^wsr-,. . > tmm••;• ;V-': ;;'vy/V •" * ^n,"' THE RICE THRESHER ARTS ft ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 mm»]i Wilson works lace into alien art topography SEWING, from Page 13 more than three pieces. However, G pearing as curls, splotches, lines I found myself wanting more to and eerie spider web-like shapes. look at, hopefully something to Although Topologies 2002" make the message a little clearer. easily makes a trip to the CAMH Regardless of these weak- worthwhile, the exhibit overall is nesses, Fragmented Territories not quite as compelling as some does hold a lot of appeal for anyone of the other pieces I've seen dis- who has an interest in needlecraft, played at the museum. This is sewing or other "women's work," probably due to the large sizes of since Wilson seems to take these Wilson's works, which meant the functional arts and turn them into gallery space could not handle something else entirely.

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PHOTO COURTESY SONY PICTURES CLASSICS As a any, Champion longs to become a cyclist. Bittersweet animated tale a treat to watch ANIMATION, from Page 13 world full of everyday magic that is not Disney — it's not all smiles and inked portions and allows for breath- speaks of the joys in the act of living. happiness. taking sequences, which would have As with many good tales, this story been too costly to accomplish any makes no effort to be about more other way. than the characters and their rela- The style tionships, with a good dose of enhances instead whimsy to keep the inner child sat- As the STEREOTYPE isfied. of JUSTIFIES, The characters are full of eccen- goes: It's French, tric quirks that keep them from creating a real such is life. being just another cartoon of abstract characteristics and stereo- world full of types. It is the attention to the everyday magic However, this piece is not a slave details of plot and environment that to style. What makes this truly a make this film engaging, not just an work of art is the ability to tell a endless string of one-liners. And, There isa melancholy twinge to the simple and engaging story. Draw- though there are a number of visual story, but as the stereotype goes: It's ing from his past and what he holds puns, they neither detract nor make French, such is life. This is a moving, dear to him, Chomet's story is magi- up the storytelling, but only add a emotional masterpiece of animation, cal in ways similar to the work of delightful character in their subtle- with visual awe and creativity to boot. Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie, The City ness, thus inciting a much more per- The Triplets of Belleville is proof that not of Lost Children). The style enhances sonal experience and intimate humor. all accessible and well-crafted animated instead of justifies, creating a real It must be warned though that this tales have to come from Pixar.

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THRESHER SPORTS/commentary — Standing for a night Lady Owls rising fast in the WAC by Amber Obermeyer THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF to remember With the campus buzzing about Rice's Autry Court was something special Tuesday night. other basketball team, the women's The men's basketball team took out the frustrations of squad has quietly gotten off to a 4-1 start an embarrassing road loss Saturday with an 80-40 in Western Athletic Conference play. drubbing of Southern Methodist University, and the The lady Owls remain in contention for the conference title (See standings, game was one of the most electrifying events I have Below) on the strength of a victory over attended at Rice. perennial conference favorite Louisiana This is one of the best Rice Tech University Jan. 5 at Autry Court. basketball teams that has taken Three other teams lurk merely one game the floor at Autry Court in a long behind la. Tech, so tomorrow's 7 p.m. time. Close home losses to top-five contest against cellar-dwelling Univer- powers Stanford and UConn sity of Nevada gives Rice the opportunity showed that this team has the to begin separating itself from the rest of talent to win the Western Athletic the field. The lady Owls won both games Conference and maybe even make against the Wolf Pack last year, but head coach Cristy McKinney said the lady some noise in the national Owls will take nothing for granted. postseason. last weekend's loss at Eric Jean 'They have a new coach, so we have Tulsa dampened some of this to be ready, because they're not the ALEX SIGEDA/THRESHER Junior point guard Eshombi Singleton runs the floor in the Lady Owls' 76-69 win enthusiasm: A good basketball same team they have been the last few Saturday against Tuisa at Autry Court. Singleton had career highs in four categories in team cannot expect to win if its offense plays the way years," McKinney said. "You can't take her first career start. Rice did in the first 10 minutes Saturday. anybody lightly." The Owls needed to make a statement against SMU, The lady Owls defeated the Univer- Eshombi had earned it, in games and highs) against only two turnovers in and they did. A convincing win helped Rice exorcise sity of Tulsa 76-69 Saturday, and in in practice, and I just decided it was 28 minutes of play. Singleton credited im- some of the demons remaining from eight straight doing so seemingly found their point time and hoped she was ready." proved poise for her stellar play of late. guard for the foreseeable future. losses to SMU. By doubling up the hapless Mustangs, "I've learned to calm down [and] to At the beginning of the season, four take my time, because sometimes I tend Rice reasserted itself as a WAC power and showed it WAC STANDINGS different players logged significant to rush and try to do too much with the has the heart to come back from a loss that could have minutes at the point before McKinney (first record is conference, second is overall) ball," Singleton said. "I was just looking devastated a weaker, less experienced team. settled on freshman Krystal Frazier as for the shooters and the open players as But perhaps the most impo 1ant result from her starter. Frazier made 11 consecu- Louisiana Tech 5 - 1 12- 2 the point guard." Tuesday does not even sho .* up in the box score. A tive starts, but her turnovers-to-assists Rice 4 - 1 7 - 7 Junior forward Annie Peck also notched new tradition is beginning to form in the student ratio (41:18) left much to be desired. San Jose State 3 - 2 11 - 3 a career high, scoring 20 points on 8-of-l 1 UTEP 3 - 2 8- 6 section of Autry Court. Student attendance at basket- McKinney then made the decision to shooting in just 18minutes. Peckdeflected turn to a steadier player, junior Eshombi Boise State 3 - 2 6- 8 praise toward Singleton and the rest of the ball games has typically been decent, but let's face it: SMU 3 3 7 - 8 Singleton (31:41) against Tulsa. lady Owls' back-court contingent. Our student section has not exactly been a force to be Tulsa 2 3 9- 6 "Eshombi has been playing well, and "1 had great assists I from the guards! feared like those at other schools. On Tuesday night, Hawaii 2 3 A - 10 as a coach you think, 'Okay, she's play- Peck said. "It was pretty easy for me to things were different. With free white "Wilzone" Fresno State 1 - 5 7- 9 ing well coming off the bench, do I Nevada 1 - 5 2 - 14 score when they made great passes." T-shirts and an edict to remain standing, we were keep her coming off the bench or do I Though Singleton and Peck starred transformed into a unit that created a frenzy through- start her?"' McKinney said. "Krystal offensively against Tulsa, senior guard out the game and had a great time in the process. had lost a little bit of confidence — and In her first collegiate start, Singleton Lindsey Maynard continues to be Rice's We cheered for Brock Gillespie three-pointers that Krystal is going to be a great player at contributed seven points, four rebounds, most consistent offensive threat. came from seemingly impossible distances. We Rice, I really believe that — but three steals and eight assists (all career See BASKETBALL. Page 22 cheered for Michael Harris' dominance of any Mustang defender who dared to challenge him down low (or at the three-point line, for that matter). We Junior trio leads men's basketball rout, 80-40 cheered for Rashid Smith's stifling defense and the all-around brilliance of Jason McKrieth. And then we rently holds a record of 3-3 in the WAC by Adam Tabakin Fresno State and Nevada are two of cheered when Jason Bridges, Walt Chancellor and Rice's biggest rivals for the conference but has a key non-conference victory THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Artie Culver made their way onto the floor to finish off title, so the trip is especially important. over then-No. 6 Kansas. a game that was almost over before it started. We also The men's basketball team sent a Two wins would leave the Owls, cur- The Owls came out flat Saturday, fall- never let SMU's Brian Hopkins forget his air ball early message to the rest of the Western rently 12-4 on the season and 4-1 in ing behind by more than 20 points in the in the game. And we never sat down. Athletic Conference Tuesday with a WAC play, in at least a first-place tie, but early going. Because the game was tele- In the end, the Rice team and coaches seemed resounding 80-40 victory over Southern two losses could drop Rice to a three-way vised nationally on ESPN2, junior guard tie for fourth place. Brock Gillespie thought Rice's perfor- genuinely appreciative of the student section's efforts. Methodist University before a packed student section at Autry Court. Head coach Willis Wilson mance was especially disappointing, be- A simple fist pump from head coach Willis Wilson as (Will Rice '82) said the Owls are up to cause the Owls failed to execute. he walked off the court said it all. I have a hard time the challenge on the West Coast road "We felt like we let the program down believing that anyone who stood for the entire game trip but must be more prepared than at Tulsa," Gillespie sa:d. "We had the did not enjoy the win as much as the Rice team. 'The first five minutes is they were against Tulsa in Saturday's perfect gameplan ready; we just didn't The energy came from more than just the shirts; it debacle. do our part." was the attitude of the people who came. The section how you dictate the tempo. "We know what can happen when Since that rough start, however, the was filled to the rafters of Autry, and most in attendance We just went out and took you go on the road and you don't come Owls have outscored their opponents by seemed excited about the team and came in expecting a ready to play, and that's a lesson that a commanding 140-83 margin, which in- win. With that many people pumped up about Rice it to them ..." we're going to have to deal with," Wil- cluded jumping to a 29-10 advantage early son said. "Right now, it's about learn- in Tuesday's game. basketball, we can turn Autry back into a true Jungle — Michael Harris ing how to deal with success. We can "We were pretty anxious to come out Gym for the visiting teams. But we can always use more. Junior forward beat anybody we play if we play, but if there from the start [against SMU]," Rice basketball fans should not forget about their we let our guard down, we're as vulner- Gillespie said. "The players took a lot of other basketball team, either. The women's basketball able as anybody." ownership tonight." team is also near the top of the WAC, and the lady The 175th meeting between the two Fresno State entered last night's con- Rice started off hot against SMU and Owls deserve just as much student support. There is no schools was the most lopsided, as the test with a 5-1 record in conference play, never looked back, jumping out to a corn- reason a crazed student section should not be in full Owls sent the Mustangs to their third- while preseason favorite Nevada cur- See OWLS, Page 21 force tomorrow for the women's game against Nevada. worst defeat in school history. The vic- The next chance to be a part of this atmosphere at tory also snapped an eight-game losing a men's game comes Wednesday, when Hawaii is in streak in the series for Rice, which last WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE town. We should strive to be even louder and get even beat SMU in 1999. more students standing. Rice is going to have to win The Owl victory came on the heels of Where and when to support Rice Athletics a 74-68 defeat at the University of Tulsa some key games on the road to truly be in contention Saturday, when Rice got off to a horrific for the WAC title, but we can help the drive for the start, falling behind 31-8. Friday 1/23 8 p.m. Tennis FanFest (Jake Hess) title by making sure Autry is always as electric as it Junior guard Walt Chancellor said Both men's and women's teams will be was Tuesday night. Rice went 13-2 at home last year, he hopes Tuesday's win provides a on hand for games and contests. 7-2 in WAC play, so imagine what the Owls can do spark for Rice on this weekend's road 10 a.m. Women's Tennis vs. SHSU (JHTS) with intimidating student support. trip to Fresno State University last night Saturday 1/24 12 noon Women's Rugby vs. TSU (Rugby Pitch) If you did not come to Autry Tuesday night, you and the University of Nevada 1 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. UALR (JHTS) might want to consider attending a basketball game tomorrow night. 3 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. A&M-CC (JHTS) soon. Rice basketball has entered a new and exciting "This win was crucial for us, because we reasserted our brand of basketball after 5:30 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. New Orleans (Met) era, and it would be a shame for you to miss out on it. a tough loss at Tulsa," Chancellor said. 7 p.m. Women's BBall vs. Nevada (Autry) "We need to continue doing the things that Eric Jean is a Will Rice College junior and a member of the made us successful [Tuesday] to win the Wed. 1/28 7:05 p.m. Men's BBall vs. Hawaii (Autry) Rowdy Owls club. games on this difficult road trip." THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004

Story by Jason Gershman Layout by Jen Quereau f 4. * : raight to the point 2001 Rice graduate Mike Wilks makes it big in the NBA

While New England Patriots line- Rashid Smith and last year's team games in the NBA summer league coach Jeff Van Gundy said. "He's a backer Larry Izzo (Sid Rich '96) will leader Omar-Seli Mance (Baker '03). with the Sacramento Kings, but he did solid, sound, smart player. He's a be in town to play in Super Bowl "Mike was quiet, but when he did not make the regular-season roster. good man of great character and XXXVIII, NBA point guard Mike speak, you had to listen to him," He was then drafted by the Mo- intensity and, in this league, you Wilks (Sid Rich '01) is in Houston on Smith said. "I kind of try to emulate bile (Ala.) Revelers of the National can't have enough of those guys on a more permanent basis with the the things he said. I'm not really a Basketball Developmental League your team." Houston Rockets. big talker, but if I have something to but saw little action before being cut Wilks' teammates echoed their Wilks has played for seven pro- say, I try to let them know that it's by the team early in the season. coach's admiration, and several are fessional teams in a little more than important." Wilks did not give up, however, especially close despite being any- two years, and he said his experi- Wdson also said Wilks' loyalty to and earned another shot in the where from two to 19 inches taller ences at Rice prepared him for the the program has set an example for NBDL. Joining the Huntsville (Ala.) than Wdks. tough road to the NBA. the current group of players. Flight later that season, Wilks made "Me and [forward Kelvin] Cato "Being in this profession, you're "When there was every rea- an immediate impact and pick on him a lot, but it's all in good going to be challenged, and my Rice son for helped turn around the strug- fun" Rockets forward Maurice Tay- education on and off the court taught gling franchise. Wilks fin- lor, who at age 27 stands 6-9, said. me a lot on how to handle those ished the 2001-'02 season "He's like our little brother. He's a challenges successfully," Wilks sixth in the league in both great guy, and we love having him said. "I'd love to follow in the shoes steals and assists and was around, and we're glad he's having of Ricky Pierce [Will Rice '83] and awarded with the inaugu- the opportunity that he's getting." have a successful NBA career and ral NBDL Sportsmanship Taylor said Wilks' style comple- live out a dream, but I know it will Award. ments the team's flashier players. take hard work every day to achieve Wilks entered train- "On the court, he's very steady," that." ing camp in the fall Taylor said. "We have a lot of Wilks has come a long way from of 2002 as a flamboyant guys on this team, and the inner city of Milwaukee, Wis., member of he's just a steady guy. We can count where he dreamed of playing in the t h e on him to run the offense and get NBA on the same court as his the ball to guys who are open, and favorite player, Michael Jor- we don't lose anything with him on dan. Last December, as a the court." member of the Atlanta During his rare free time, Hawks, Wilks real- Wilks is very active in the ized his dream community. He is in- when his Hawks volved with the played against NBA's Read to Jordan's Achieve Washington Wizards. Wilks' journey to the *• NBA, how-

almost the opposite of Jordan's. A man with less desire Milwaukee and perseverance than Wilks might Bucks, his program and spends time with the have given up his dream of playing hometown Boys and Girls clubs reading and in the NBAat numerous rough points team, but again talking to Houston youth. along the journey. did not make the Wilks said he also enjoys coming Wilks' NBA aspirations began on final cut. Later back to Autry Court to watch the the courts near his home in Milwau- that year, Wilks be- current Owl basketball team. He kee. Growing up as the only child of gan his second sea- stays in frequent contact with the a close-knit family, his parents al- son with the Flight Rice coaches and said he feels this ways stressed academics. On the before being called year's team can earn an NCAATour- courts, however, the soft-spoken up to the NBA by the nament bid, which the program has Wilks dazzled the older and bigger struggling Hawks in not done since 1970. boys with his natural ability. He took December. He played "I've had some chances to go out up organized basketball, and his hard in 15 games for the and see the guys, and I'm very im- work paid off, when in 1997 he was Hawks, seven of them in pressed by the way they've been named Wisconsin's Mr. Basketball the starting lineup before playing," Wilks said. "I'm very proud — the state's top player — after his eventually being signed of the team, and Coach [Wilson] is senior year of high school. by the Minnesota doing an excellent job in leading and While some collegiate coaches Timberwolves for the re- teaching the guys, who are very tal- questioned his small 5-foot-ll stat- mainder of the 2(K)2-'03 sea- ented. Last year, it was very exciting ure, Rice head coach Willis Wilson son, playing in 31 more for Rice to win the College World (Will Rice '82) saw something spe- games. Series, and I'm looking forward to cial. Wilson's hunch yielded great He was signed as a free the basketball team making the dividends, as Wilks' name is still all agent by the Houston Rockets NCAA tournament and winning over the Rice record books after his before the start of the championships." 2001 graduation with a degree in 2(X)3-'04 season. Although his Wilks also said he stays in touch economics after four years at Rice, one-year contract is for $563,(K)0 with the influential Wilson. somewhat of a rarity among per year — the lowest salary on "I talk to Coach Wilson all the Division I basketball players. the team — Wilks appears to have time," Wilks said. "I saw his father Statistically in his Rice career, ''4 found his role as a backup to point and brother recently while we were Wilks ranked third in steals, fifth guard Steve Francis and is once again playing in D.C. He's a guy I look up in assists and 11th in points, among proud to call Houston his home. to and admire, and he's one of the numerous other categories. In his "[Houston]'s like my second reasons I'm so thankful that 1 went senior year, he was named Western Mike to home, and it's good to be back to Rice —just to have a person like Athletic Conference Player of the give in or around my friends and people I that in my life. He's made me a Year by College Insider and a even to look elsewhere, he stayed consider to be family," Wilks said. better player and, most importantly, Verizon/coSIDA Academic All-Dis- loyal to this program, and I have "It's been a long journey playing in a better person." trict VI honoree. Although Wilks' nothing but the utmost respect and the minor leagues and so many Wilks said the highlight of his teams could not match his personal admiration and appreciation for Mike different climates in the NBA. I career so far was facing the Los success, Wilson said his legacy for that," Wilson said. "He single- learned a lot playing under [point Angeles Inkers in last year's NBA means a lot to the program. handedly carried this program for a guard] Sam Cassell at Minnesota, playoffs. "[Wilks] is one of the main couple of years." and 1 enjoy going up against Steve "I've had the privilege of living a reasons that we're able to have the Wilson repaid Wilks by setting [Francis] everyday in practice, and dream and playing in places like success that we're having right up appointments for him to work I can't help but get better. It's been Madison Square Garden and against now," Wilson said. "He really laid a with current Golden State Warriors great playing against an all-star players like Michael Jordan," Wilks foundation for our basketball pro- guard Avery Johnson as Wilks pre- every day." said. "Going to the playoffs with gram, and more importantly, he pared for a pre-draft exhibition game Wilks has made an impact on his Minnesota last year and playing in weathered the storm. Mike never of pro prospects. Hurt by Rice's lack teammates in a short time. Because L.A. with the crowd — just to had the caliber of players around of basketball prestige — only former of his quiet and easy-going attitude experience that atmosphere and him — because of injuries and other Chicago Bulls forward Pierce has off the court and his hard work elhic energy and play against Shaq and things — that the guys playing here had a successful career in the last on the court, he has earned the im- Kobe was an amazing feeling." today at Rice have." 25 years — Wilks was not taken in mediate respect and admiration of Wilks also set an example for the 2001 NBA draft. his coaches and teammates. younger players like current seniors Nevertheless, Wilks got a chance "Mike's a hard worker and has Assistant sports editor Adam Tabakin Yamar Diene, Christian Kollik and that summer, when he played six great quickness," Rockets head contributed to this story. THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004 19

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'I've had the privilege of living a dream and playing in places like Madison Square Garden against players like Michael Jordan.' MIKE WILKS (SID RICH '01) ROCKETS GUARD

COURTESY RICE SPORTS INFORMATION COURTESY BILL BAPTIST/N8AE w WkM if THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 Doubles focus helps women's tennis rout

by Christine Chen point. Senior Karen Chao and jun- very focused and determined about ior Tracie Chong won at second their play," White said. "We really TOR THE THRESHER doubles 8-5, and seniors Yasmin did a great job of staying on top of After a resounding 7-0 victory Fisher and Annie Goodrich a lot of details that can really be left Saturday over Western Athletic Con- clinched the doubles point by win- out during the pressure of the ference foe Louisiana Tech Univer- ning 8-2 at No. 3. Sophomores matches. The girls competed sity, the women's tennis team will Lauren Archer and Blair DiSesa very hard and professionally on continue its 2004 campaign tomor- concluded the doubles sweep with the court, and the results were tre- row with home matches against Sam an 8-4 win at No. 1. mendous." Houston State University (10 a.m.) DiSesa said the Owls' focus After three years of mostly disap- and Texas A&M University-Corpus on doubles contributed to their pointing results, the Owl seniors are Christi (3 p.m.) at Jake Hess Tennis dominance. looking forward to the 2004 season. Stadium. "I feel we were exceptionally fo- "The last few years, we haven't cused but still had fun," DiSesa said. played that well," Chao said. "For "I think we were all more determined the team, this is our first year with a than usual, because we all knew that preseason ranking, which is a pretty IN FOCUS: we have struggled in the past. We big deal. People finally realize that WOMEN'S TENNIS realized that getting the doubles we are that good to be ranked point would be huge in our further nationally. This has boosted our Record: 1-0 success." confidence, and we are striving to Head coach Roger White said he capitalize on our potential." WAC record: 1-0 mmmM : v was pleased with the team's devel- Goodrich agreed with Chao about ' ..'A Last week: Opened the dual- opment in doubles play and particu- the seniors' optimism for the sea- . iV " - match season with a 7-0 larly with the teamwork of each pair. son, which builds toward the WAC • VYT,'.': ' > "" shutout of Louisiana Tech. "Doubles [have] been a work in Championships April 30-May 2 at -V ' • ' * • What made the difference: progress, but I feel the team mem- Jake Hess Tennis Stadium. Rice dominated throughout, bers have developed more chemis- noticeably in the Nos. 4, 5 try amongst each other and have COURTESY JOAN FEW Martel College senior Kerry Loughran (second from left) runs down Main and 6 singles spots. really come together," White said. Assistant coach Julie Thu said 7 think we were all Street past Rice at Entrance 1. Over 20 Rice students competed in either the Up next: After Tennis the players' mental approach to full marathon or the half marathon. FanFest tonight, the Owls doubles matches is crucial because more determined than host Sam Houston State at of its one-set format. 10 a.m. and Texas A&M- "It is really important for the usual, because we all Corpus Christi at 3 p.m, doubles players to get a good start, knew that we have Student marathoners both tomorrow at Jake Hess because it's not like playing a match," Tennis Stadium. Thu said. "It's very hard to catch up struggled in the past.' later in the match. We remained — Blair DiSesa dominant throughout our doubles make long memories Rice swept A& M-CC last year bu t play, this time, which has been our Sophomore tennis player did not face SHSU. Ranked 75th na- weakest point." on doubles play mendations from Psychology Pro- tionally and coming off a Saturday In singles, 51st-ranked Archer by Dylan Hedrick THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF fessor Mikki Hebl, who has previ- sweep of La. Tech, the Owls are breezed to a 6-0, 6-2 victory at first ously competed in several mara- confident heading into tomorrow's singles, and the rest of the Owls fol- "All three of us are really excited," For most people, waking up early thons, and men's track and field head matches. lowed suit with straight-set wins. Goodrich said. "We haven't experi- on a chilly Sunday morning to run coach Jon Warren Oones '88), who Last weekend's rainy weather DiSesa at No. 2 and Chong at No. 3 enced a winning team. We have a 26.2 miles is considered insane. For also served as a television commen- did not stop Rice from opening its were tested the most, losing four and really good chance this season of a few Rice students, however, tator for the race. The two helped season at The Woodlands Country five total games, respectively, but finishing higher than we [ever have]. competing in the HP Houston marathoners prepare a workout plan Club. The Owls started strong, Chao, Fisher and Goodrich breezed Our team is extremely motivated, Marathon or the 13-mile Halliburton preceding the race and Warren even dominating all three doubles in the lower half of the order. and we definitely want to win [the International Half Marathon was just held free practices for those who matches to earn the match's first "Everyone did a good job being WAC Championships]." another milestone they had always wanted personal training. wanted to surpass. "Based on my fitness level and "It had always been one of my life my goals, Warren came up with a goals," Hanszen junior Mindy Ko, plan for me to follow," I^oughran who completed the half marathon, said. "On Monday nights, I had track said. "I ran in high school and wanted workouts with him to build up to revive the passion." strength and speed." Over 14,000 runners shared that passion Sunday by competing in the races. After a military jet flyover, the loud blast of a cannon started the 71 had always been one race with a bang and sent the com- petitors scrambling. of my life goals. I ran in The course started in downtown Houston, wound its way through high school and wanted many of Houston's neighborhoods A and passed popular city sites. to revive the passion medium 1-topping The race route passed along the — Mindy Ko Rice campus around mile marker Hanszen junior 10, making its way southbound down pizza 8 2 cans of Coke Main Street and turning onto Uni- flo coupon required versity Boulevard before passing M * < A. 4.' A. ^ through West University. For the Deep dish may be extra Plus tax ... • • .' Warren, who finished eighth at the Rice runners, seeing their class- 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials for the mara- mates supporting them along this thon — finishing in 2:15:59 — was stretch was the most memorable part glad to lend his marathon expertise to of the race. help Rice's mnners in developing a "The beginning was pretty frus- training plan. trating, because I had to keep sprint- "I really enjoyed having the Rice ing to catch up to the four hour, athletes out there," Warren said. Large 1 -toppping 30 minute pace runner, so I felt like " [The track team does] a simple train- I wasted a lot of energy," Martel ing thing on Mondays. I would like to senior Kerry Loughran said. "It see Rice students, faculty and staff pizza & 3 cans of Coke wasn't until I got to Rice [that] I felt out there on Mondays. I think that it's M Hr like I got to start over. • H"' f % ''' v no coupon required helpful for those of us in the athletic Deep dish may be extra "After 10 miles, I had friends to department to reach out like that." * tax run with me. They got everyone The next HP Houston Marathon cheering everyone on the sides of is only 358 days away, and Loughran the road and really got me laughing believes that more Rice students will and in a much better mood for the run next year after being inspired by In The Village rest of the race." seeing their friends compete. For Ko, an in-seas women's ten- "I feel like [training for and run- nis player, friends helped her finish ning a marathon] is the hidden cul- (713) 523-7770 the race. ture at Rice," Ixuighran said. "There 5733 Kirby Dr. "I caught up with a friend at mile are a lot of people out there that are Open 11 am to 2 am Mon. - Sun. seven, and she ran the rest of the training for this, where they may not race with me," Ko said. "We crossed be a varsity athlete, [but] they are the finish line together holding still very athletic. Especially after hands. It was awesome." having people run these parts of the To prepare for the event, some race with me, they are enthused and students received training recom- want to run a race themselves." U)e also serue: Get The Door. Breadstichs Cheesy Bread It's Domino's. thresher-sports @rice. edu Coca-Cola Buffalo Ulings THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,2004 21 Wilson credits student turnout in big win Men's track in the OWLS, from Page 17 manding 18-3 lead before the Mus- tangs first made a field goal. The running for WAC title Owls took a 44-25 lead into halftime, led by junior forward Michael Har- ris' 16 points on a perfect six-of-six by Dylan Hedrick are really good," Davis said. "They shooting from the field, including have shown a lot since they've THKESHEK EDITORIAL STAFF three three-pointers. been here. We are looking for big "The first five minutes is how you After last year's eight-point loss points from them. We have a ton dictate the tempo," Harris said. "We to Southern Methodist University, of seniors graduating after this just went out and took it to them, and the men's indoor track and field year. In our last year, we will try to my teammates fed me the ball when team is poised to stake a claim to guide these young guys and bring I was open, and I made the shots." an indoor conference title—a feat home the hardware when we go Rice sustained its momentum that the Owls have not accom- to Boise. We've been so close so throughout the second half, and plished since 1 'J95 as a member of many times, and the seniors know SMU failed to hit a field goal in the the Southwest Conference. what that feels like." last 9:22 of the game, as the Owls "We lost last year at the in- In the jumping events, Rice ended the contest on an 18-1 run. door championships by eight should have a strong showing For the game, Rice outshot SMU points which is six percent out of with junior Jason Powell, who fin- from the field 56 percent to our total score," head coach Jon ished fourth in the triple jump at 25 percent, going 10-of-18 from Warren Qones '88) said. "We the WAC indoor meet, and fresh- three-point range. Both Harris and didn't score in the mile, the [3,000- man Devon Fanfair, who has the Gillespie finished the game with meter run] and the [5,000-meter ninth-best triple jump distance 20 points. Conversely, the run]. This year, we will have sig- everin aTexas high school meet. Mustangs hit only 13 of 53 shots nificant scores in those events." "Jason Powell should be from the field while turning the Those significant scores will healthy, which he hasn't been in ball over 20 times. come from the junior Marcel the past," Warren said. "If he is "It's certainly the kind of night Hewamudalige and freshmen healthy, he could fight to win the that we want to become accustomed Pablo Solares and Steve Magness. conference and be a national to," Wilson said. Last year, Hewamudalige won the qualifier in the triple-jump. We The win also means the Owls still 3,000-meter run in the Houston have another triple jumper who have not lost consecutive games Indoor Opener, but finished is also going to double in the since Feb. 2002; Harris attributes 12th in the Western Athletic Con- long jump — freshman Devon this trend to teamwork and effort. ference indoor championships. Fanfair — he is looking to be "After a loss we get upset, and we Solares and Magness are two phenomenal." put in the time," Harris said. highly regarded recruits who ex- Although he has only been train- "Everybody's really been playing celled in cross-country in the fall. ing with the team for a few months, together, and we're starting to really "Hewamudalige is a whole dif- Fanfair believes that being around get a feel for each other and realiz- ferent person,"Warren said. "I have his college teammates has already ing what it takes to win." real high hopes for him in the made him into a better athlete. Wilson also credited the above- [5,000-meter run] and the "I'm very excited to be com- average student turnout with mak- [3,000-meter run]. Plus two peting in my first season in col- ing Autry Court such a difficult place freshmen, Pablo Solares in the mile lege," Fanfair said. "The seniors to play for opposing teams. CHRISTINE LIANG/THRESHER and Steve Magness in the mile and have definitely helped me, be- "We want to make this as tough a Junior guard Jason McKrieth goes to the hoop Tuesday night against SMU. [3,000-meter run], should be pretty cause at this time last year, I place to play as there is in our McKiieth scored 13 points as one of four Owls in double-digits in the 80-40 hefty scorers in those events." wasn't nearly as strong or as fast." league," Wilson said. "We had great, trouncing. In addition to the freshmen, Unlike past seasons, the Owls great student support tonight. The Harrison convert a rare four-point Wilson said that if Rice maintains seniors Adam Davis, Daniel should have athletes competing things that we talk about as a play as he made a pair of free throws the same intensity as they showed Pessing, Tommy Oleksy and Ben in all indoor events with freshmen program — we talk about being following an intentional foul on a Tuesday night, his team will be able Wiggins, who contributed a com- recruits filling in the gaps. disciplined and being confident and layup. Despite the large margin of to make it to the NCAA tournament bined 53 individual points to the "I think we have a chance if being proud, and I think that victory, the game's final minutes in March. team's second place total at the [junior] Ryan Walsh stays healthy performance tonight is something were still entertaining, as the "These guys have made a indoor meet, will be returning for for the heptathlon and [junior] the students can be proud of, and rarely-seen quintet of Chancellor, decision," Wilson said. "They want a final indoor season. Brad Butterfield is healthy, we hopefully something they want to be sophomore forward Jason Bridges, to be winners — they want to go to "Although we aren't getting se- can enter someone with a signifi- a part of every night." freshman forward Greg Killings the big dance. We're a long way niors Ryan Harlan and Vaughaligan cant chance to score in every Students in attendance were and freshmen guards Arthur away from that, but if we keep Walwynback [who have exhausted event." Warren said. "[Fresh- rewarded with the opportunity to Culver and Jason Okrzesik finished playing like we did tonight, we're their indoor track eligibility], Adam man] T.J. Fairbanks is learning see sophomore forward J.R. out the game. going to have a great shot at it." Davis, Daniel Pessing and Tommy to throw the 35-lb weight throw Oleksy are the three major seniors and he and [sophomore] Luke that are going to be helping im- Stadel will both throw the shot." mensely. Also, [senior] Ben After winning the indoor meet Wiggins did a phenomenal job last last semester, SMU returns as year scoring in the 60-hurdles, the the favorite to repeat their con- 200 [-meter run], the 400 [-meter ference victory with the Univer- run] and the 4x400-meter relay." sity of Texas-El Paso and Boise Davis, a two-time All-American State in the hunt for the title. in the 800-meter run, hopes the Rice will have their first meet team has just the right combina- of the season tomorrow in the tion of senior leadership and young Houston Indoor Opener at the talent to win the conference. Yeoman Field House on the Uni- "We have a few freshmen that versity of Houston campus.

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Rebounds — SMU 35 (Castro 7), Rice 34 (Harris 7) Tulta (9-6, 2-3) BY THE Lundberg 2-6 0-0 5, Moody 3-10 0-0 6, Robbins 4 Assists — SMU 6 (Bennett 2). Rice 20 (Gillespie 5) 11 3-4 11. Brewer 2 8 1-2 5, Mays 7-9 4-5 19, NUMBERS Pongpnls 5-7 2-2 15, Jaskowiak 4-8 0-1 8, Young women's track Attendance — 1,808 Merriweather 0-1 "0-0 0, Chlconas Q-0 0-0 0 17-20 v Totals: 27-60 10-14 69 RICE 68 TULSA 74 January 17, 2004 Rice (7-7, 4-1) Donald W. Reynolds Center, Tulsa, Okla. Neaves 3-8 2-2 8, Woods 1-6 0-0 2, Singleton 2-4 3- team ready for season 6 7, Maynard 5-9 2-2 14, Cunningham 19 0-0 2, Rice 22 46 68 Stovall 2-2 0-0 4, Beckler 4 8 0-0 11, Frazier 0-1 0 "[The sprinters and the distance 0 0, Inman 2-4 4-4 8, Peck 8-11 4-4 20 by Dylan Hedrick Tulsa 35 39 74 Totals: 28-62 15-18 76 runners] are the nucleus of the team," THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Lopez said. "They are all looking very Rice (11-4, 3-1) Three-point goals — Tulsa 5-14 (Lundberg 1-3, Harrison 5-8 2-4 13, Harris 312 4-5 10, McKrieth 6 Moody 0-5, Mays 1-1, Pongonis 3-4, Merriweather Much like the men's team, the good and are in very good shape." 17 6-6 19, Gillespie 3-12 2-2 11, Smith 1-1 2-2 5, 0-1), Rice 5-14 (Woods 0-1, Maynard 2-3, women's track and field team will be Senior Ruthann Gairdner, who Williams 3-3 0-0 7, Kolllk 0-0 0-0 0, Okrzesik 0-0 a Cunningham 0-3, Beckler 3-7) without its star runners for the in- contributed eight points to the team 0 0, Almond 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 0-5 0-0 0, Diene 1-5 1-1 3 Rebounds — Tulsa 35 (Moody 8), Rice 34 (Neaves 7) door season. Because the Owls will with her second place heptathlon fin- MEN'S BASKETBALL be without seniors Allison Beckford ish, has been nursing a sore Achilles Totals: 22-64 17-20 68 Assists — Tulsa 14 (Brewer 5), Rice 19 (Singleton 8) tendon recently, but Lopez believes and Tanya Wright until the outdoor SMU 40 RICE 80 Tulsa (6-8, 2-3) Attendance — 442 season begins March 19, the Owls that she should be better in a week. January 20, i!004 — Autry Court Glenn 6-10 8-10 20, Teichmann 2-5 4-4 8, Price 8- will have to rely on other talent for For Rice to recapture the tide, the 14 0-0 16, Parker 7 18 4-7 22, Collins 3-8 0-0 8, WOMEN'S TENNIS another tide. incoming freshmen must make an SMU 25 15 40 Wallace 0-0 0-0 0, Kelley 0-3 0-0 0, Ramsdell 0-1 Rice 44 36 80 0-0 0 "I wouldn't say that we have the immediate impact in the team points Totals: 26-59 16-21 74 LOUISIANA TECH 0 RICE 7 Three-point goals — Rice 7-20 (Harrison 1-2, Harris weakest team [in the Western Ath- total. Lopez is expecting big results SMU (8-8, 2-4) January 17, 2004 - - The Woodlands Country Club, 0-3, McKrieth 1-3, Gillespie 3-7, Smith 1-1, Will- The Woodlands letic Conference], but we don't have from Rice's top recruit Lindsay Wd- Simpson 1-6 2-4 4. Lowe 2-6 0-0 5, Castro 3-7 3-4 iams 1-1, Almond 0-1, Moore 0-2), Tulsa 6-16 9, Ishman 0-4 0-0 0, B. Hopkins 1-9 4-4 6, Pearson Beckford and Wright [who have ex- son, who is expected to compete in (Glenn 0-1, Teichmann 0-1, Parker 4-5, Collins 2-5, Singles 2-5 1-2 5, Redden 0-0 0-0 0, Miller 1-5 0-0 3, Kelley 0-3, Ramsdell 0-1) hausted their indoor track eligibility]," the 400-meter dash and the high jump. Bennett 0-5 0-0 0, Aitkenhead 0-0 0-10, Dement 0- 1. Archer (RU) d. Ready (LT) 6 0, 6-2 2. DiSesa (RU) d. Kelley (LT) 6-1, 6-3 women's track and field head coach "We have a bunch of freshman, 1 0-0 0, R. Hopkins 0-0 0-0 0, Atkins 2-2 0-0 5, Rebounds — Rice 42 (Harrison 12), Tulsa 38 Rackauskas 1-3 0-1 2, Reay 0-0 1-4 1 3. Chong (RU) d. Uriarte (LT) 6-2, 6-3 (Teichmann 11, Price 11) Victor Lopez said. "The team is very and we'll see how they come through Totals: 13-53 11-20 40 4. Chao (RU) d. Martinez (LT) 6-0, 6 0 young, and there's some talent there making the transition from high 5. Fisher (RU) d. Duque (LT) 6-1, 6-1 Assists — Rice 9 (Smith 3), Tulsa 10 (four tied 6. Goodrich (RU) d. Moncada (LT) 6-1, 6-0 that we expect to come through." school to college," Lopez said. "They Rice (12-4, 4-1) with 2) Harrison 4-8 2-2 11, Harris 8-9 1-2 20, McKrieth 4- Doubles Most of the talent on the team don't have a whole lot of experience, 7 4-4 13, Gillespie 6-10 3-4 20, Smith 1-2 0-0 2, Attendance — 7,505 1. Archer/DiSesa (RU) d. Ready/Kelly (LT) 8-4 Chancellor 1-2 0-0 2, Williams 1-1 0-0 2, Culver 0- this year will come from Rice's sprint- but the talent is there, so it's a matter 2. Chong/Chao (RU) d. Uriarte/Martinez (LT) 8-5 0 0-0 0, Okrzesik 0-0 0-0 0, Almond 0-2 0-2 0, Moore ing corps, which earned 64 points in of developing it. We're expecting a 3. Fisher/Goodrich (RU) d. Duque/Westbrook (LT) 0-2 0-0 0, Killings 1-3 1-2 3, Bridges 0-0 0-0 0, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 82 the indoor meet last year. lot from Lindsay Wilson, but she's a Diene 1-2 5-6 7 Senior Keia Watkins and junior little behind in training." Totals: 27-48 16-22 80 TULSA 69 RICE 76 This week's boxscores have been brought to you by: Will Rice Microhall Yvonne Umeh will lead the young Rice's pole-vaulting squad is led Three-point goals — SMU 3-20 (Simpson 0-2, Lowe January 17, 2004 — Autry Court Fourth Floor Martel 1-4, Castro 0-1, Ishman 0-2, B. Hopkins 0-3, Pearson squad through their experience from by returning seniors Beth Hinshaw The A Team 0-2, Miller 1-3, Bennett 0-2, Atkins 1-1), Rice 10-18 Tulsa last year's indoor championships. Spearman and Ally Daum, who placed 29 40 69 Razor Scooters (Harrison 1-1, Harris 3-3, McKrieth 1-2, Gillespie 5- Rice 36 40 76 the Wilzone Watkins finished fifth in the third and seventh, respectively, at 9, Smith 0-1, Almond 0-2) 400-meter run, and Umeh finished the conference meet. The pair is fifth in the 200-meter dash and sev- joined by junior Erica Derrickson, a enth in the 60-meter dash. transfer from Georgetown. Sophomore Nina Mayes, who "Beth and Ally are looking very placed first in the 60-meter dash, good," Lopez said." [Derrickson] is lookingverygood, and we should get Lady Owls face Nevada tomorrow returns, and sophomore Funmi Jimoh, who took fourth in the a lot of points in that event. In the BASKETBALL, from Page 17 rally, shooting an impressive given the I>ady Owls' tenuous po- 60-meter hurdles and tied for fourth high jumps, we have a bunch of people Maynard scored 14 points against 55 percent from the field, but Rice sition atop the conference stand- in the high jump, will also be back. doing multiple events, so it's a matter the Golden Hurricane, her sixth held on for the win. McKinney ings entering the Tulsa contest. "I think we are going to be pretty of them making the transition." consecutive game with at least praised her team's defensive ef- "It was really important to keep good if everyone stays healthy," Jimoh In the WAC, Rice will be up 10 points. Maynard emphasized fort against the hot-shooting us tied for first, and we want to said. "Everyone has high hopes. We against a strong University of Ne- the importance of the Lady Owls' Golden Hurricane. stay tied for first," Singleton said. need to win indoor after coming off of vada team that won the indoor cham- consistent intensity against Tulsa. "We had some stretches where McKinney said she hopes her last year ['s second place finish in the pionship before placing second to "We've had problems this year we didn't shoot very well, and we team can build on the win against WAC indoor championships]." Rice in the outdoor meet. getting up, then losing it a little bit, didn't rebound very well, and we've Tulsa in games against Fresno State The distance crew will also be "The expectations as a whole are and then stopping," Maynard said. got to work on those two areas," last night and Nevada tomorrow. strong again this year with the re- not going to be like in the past, where "Even though we couldn't put them McKinney said. "But we're proud "We needed to come out and turn of sophomore Kate Gorry, we have an edge winning the champi- away, we kept fighting the whole of our kids for just hanging in and play hard and get our intensity back, 2002 WAC cross country freshman onship." Lopez said." Louisiana Tech time. We've got to realize that we getti ng some defensive stops when and being at home helps us to be of the year. Seniors Whitney runs very well, and Nevada's always can still win games, even if teams we needed to." able to do that," McKinney said. McAlpine and Shannon Murto en- very strong. Fresno [State] always come back, if we keep pushing the The significance of the victory "Having a three-game home stretch ter their final season, and sopho- has a good team, and UTEP and SMU whole time." against the Golden Hurricane was — hopefully it will give us some more Megan Sandler, who placed are always producing top places. 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The State of the Backpage Address Bi WmmM President Gillis, President- FIND YOU. "(Leebronl is the opposite of "Wifl you help rue change elect Leebron (Bron-bron!!!!), (Crickets chirp- Gillis ... he's very intellec- my balls?" distinguished readers, and fel- ing) tual... * Anonymous Hanszen low students, the Backpage this There are three —Anonymous Wiess senior sophomore female to another evening is a half-page called to universities which Hanszen sophomore female. great responsibilities. have harbored this "It's not clear that you want (Applause) ignorance in the to prevent all drunk driving." "I'm sorry, I can't get used to As we gather tonight, the past: Texas A&M Anonymous Econ 211 prof this buzzing sensation in my students of Rice University are University, Lamar (aka Soligopolj) pants. engaged across the campus in University and the — Anonymous Thresher the war on ignorance. By study- University of Hous- "Give him the sharp knife, sports editor ing and attending class at least ton. These univer- he's an idiot." occasionally, they are bringing sities compose the — Anonymous Hanszen jun- "He's half-Asian, half-Ko- mounds and mounds of knowl- Axis of Ignorance, ior rean" edge, some useless, some and have been —Anonymous Jones sopho- vaguely applicable to a future known to harbor "We're going to take your more profession, into their cramped persons who are babies and put them in the little craniums. the evil agents of woods!" Send us misclass! We (Applause) ignorance, such as BAHNEY AND FRIENDS/PBS — Anonymous Will Rice se- lead sad, boring lives, and But this task is not without the Rice Econom- President George "Dubya" Bush waves to the nior on animal breeding we need your funny quotes crowd during a visit to the Thresher offices earlier to brighten up our day. If risks. Every day, the dangers ics department, this year, "it's a good newspaper, but y'all use too of hand cramps, eye strain and Rev. A1 Sharpton, many big words," the president said of the "If s not a bird, if s a duck." you don't send us any- fatigue of the utmost extremity and ABC Football Thresher. — Anonymous one-lunged thing, we might have to assault these noble students analyst John Mad- Jones sophomore resort to actually studying while they strive to achieve den. If necessary we will lowed in some colleges, of two have 10-year- Do you reallywant that on their holy quest against the evil examinize every square inch people who have too much in of ignorance. This evil, which of their campuses in an effort common. These unholy unions s ** vfV* Kf threatens to corrupt the minds to exterminate this ignorance. between two happy people are gonna have all the 10-year- of our youths with its (The neon "applause" sign an assault on the very fabric of olds we want!" sending your highly amus- untruthitudes, has attacked the having been fixed, applause is our way of life. The General — Anonymous Hanszen ing misclass to us at Ricean way of life, and we must heard once again.) Announcements tells us that junior [email protected]. strike back. We will not be intimidated. marriage is a union between a IHMiii (Applause from S/Es only) We will not surrender. We will happy and an unhappy person: With the help of our sister not hesitate to use the full brunt it's the way the world was with this balance can only lead may be slipping due to hours universities, Harvard, Stanford, of our forces. We will not hesi- meant to be. In this way, the to an unfathomable disaster. upon hours devoted to playing Vanderbilt, Yale, Columbia (ap- tate to use our Weapons of happy person can keep the (Ragged applause, followed video games, but we are in no plause), MIT, Harvey-Mudd, Math Instruction in the quest unhappy person from becom- by a hiss from Academs) danger of being taken out of Cal Tech and East Texas Bap- to eliminate this evil from the ing a sad or depressed person, My fellow Owls, the state of the Thresher unless we do tist University, we will invade face of the earth. and the unhappy person can the Backpage is strong. Our something so stupid that we the hotbeds of ignorance and (More applause from the keep the happy person from politics may be considered to get rusticated for it. The root it out from evil, murky damn S/Es) becoming an extremely happy be comparable to that of a men- Backpage is strong, and it is depths that it's in. 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