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was determined not to let the same thing happen against Azusa the following Friday, the 15th. The team got offto a streaky start, losing ,an early lead to give the game to Azusa, 16-17. However, Tech then came back with a vengeance, winning the next two games, 15-3, 15-7. Azusa was able to rally in the fourth against the Caltech bench, and took the game 15-8. However, Caltech rattled the Azusa team enough in the fifth for them to make a critical rotation error, giving Caltech the game and match, scored at 15-13. Pomona-Pitzer was the next team to fall to Tech's Erick Carreira shows offa molecule in home-court dominance, as diagram and modelform. they came to Tech on the 22nd. CaItech was hungry for the FROM PUBLIC RELATIONS The catalysts are important rematch with Pomona, to for accelerating reactions that whom they had lost early in the Four Caltech professors create molecules with the cor­ season in 3 games. Eager to have received 1996 Sloan Re­ rect molecular asymmetry to be return the favor, Tech smoth­ search Fellowships, which bring biologically active. "Left­ ered the Pomona team from $35,000 in unrestricted research handed" and "right-handed" the get-go, guided by the set­ funds to each recipient over a forms of a drug molecule can ting of Chad Edwards and the two-year period, plus consider­ produce very different effects in Ken 1t)Jberg spikes the ball home. powerhouse that is Mike Burl. able prestige. The professors, plants and animals; one may be Everyone on the team showed Erick Carreira, Matthias Flach, beneficial while the other is poi­ game winning streak, the team his skills in court as Caltech BY RICH CHINN Peter Schroder, and Zhen-Gang sonous. So scientists use asym­ sent a small squad to La Si­ steamrolled to a 1.5-9, 15-9, Wang, are four of 100 excep­ metric catalysts in reactions, While many were strug­ erra on Tuesday, the 12th of 15-12 victory. tional scientists who were such as the chiral Lewis acids gling through finals or relax­ March. The team got off to a Caltech continued its ram­ named Sloan Fellows this year. that Carreira's lab studies, to ing through vacation, the slow start, losing the first two page against Cal Poly Pomona, Carreira, an assistant profes­ control the formation ofthe cor­ Men's Volleyball Club team games to La Sierra's pumped­ who came on the 26th of sor ofchemistry at Caltech since rect type of molecule, the one was hard at work winning up squad. Caltech woke up in March. Explosive from the 1992, studies the design and with the desired pharmacologi­ three offour matches over the the third, stringing together a outset, Tech took the first two S'~tlthesis of metal complexes cal properties. period from the start ofexams virtually flawless performance games, 15-11 and 15-5. Cal that are chiral Lewis acids. Flach, an associate profes­ to the end of break. to show the team's capabili­ Poly proved stubborn in the Chiral means that the molecules sor ofmathematics, does research wa~uItimately CaItech's only loss over ties, but unable third, refusing to give up and have a special asymmetry, or in number theory, a branch ofpure this period was to La Sierra to keep the momentum taking the game, 16-14. How­ "handedness," so that they are mathematics with applications in University. Perhaps a bit tired through the fourth, eventually ever, Caltech was not to be de­ exact mirror images of each such practical areas as cryptogra­ from a hard match and prac­ losing the match 1-3. nied. Although Cal Poly's play other. Researchers in Carreira's phy. His 1992 work, in which he tice schedule, or perhaps a bit Chalking up the La Sierra improved dramatically as they lab use these Lewis acids as took ideas that were "in the air" match to experience, the team overconfident coming off a 5- SEE VOLLEYBALL ON PAGE 5 catalysts in chemical reactions at the time and applied them to a that produce compounds with new context, is widely recog-

the potential to be useful drugs. SEE SLOAN ON PAGE 2 'L/ ..I!L ...... a...... 'L/ al e s v e Useful research~ PUBLIC RELATIONS ogy, describes how the dustrial interest," said Frances USUAL WEEK'S ers used directed evolution to Arnold, an associate professor of Caltech engineers have develop a new enzyme that is chemical engineering at Caltech. STUFF FEATURES shown for the first time that an able to catalyze-increase the She collaborated on the research experimental technique known reaction rate of-an important with Jeffrey c. Moore, a gradu­ Announcements 12 Baseball Preview 7 as directed evolution can solve step in the manufacture of an ate student in chemical engi­ DILBERT® 3 Bicycle Racing 6 real, industrial problems in phar­ antibiotic. neering. The Outside World 3 Logic Puzzle 3 maceutical manufacturing. "We're very excited to dem­ The production of most Samson'sArticle 5 The result, published in the onstrate that the technique chemicals, antibiotics, YNews 5 works on a problem of real, in- April 1 issue of Nature Biotechnol- SEE EVOLUTION ON PAGE 2 March 1 1996 The California Tech

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 N make them run fast enough to be use­ 0: ful in interactive design, analysis, and '"o nized in mathematical circles. Spe­ content creation, and ensure that they ;..'" 12'" o cifically, by introducing a new tech­ are robust enough to hold up under :c nique he showed that a certain group the demands of real-world users. .. of mathematical elements contains Wang has been an assistant pro­ only a finite number of members. He fessor of chemical engineering at then applied this result to a neighbor­ Caltech since 1991, where he does re­ ing area of research called the "de­ search in the theory ofcomplex fluids, formation theory of Galois represen­ including polymers, liquid crystals, tations." surfactant solutions, and molecular Flach's current research is a col­ monolayers. laborative effort in an area known as He uses modern statistical me­ Galois module theory. The chanics to investigate structures, overarching theme that links this to phase transitions, and dynamics in his previous work, and that might be these complex fluids. His recent re­ applied to all his research, is the study Matthias Flach search includes an effort to under­ Zhen-Gang Wang of special values of L-functions, an stand self-assembly-the spontane­ area he describes as "full of beautiful ling the large-scale computational ous organization ofmolecules into or­ rangement of molecules creates sub­ isolated examples connected by problems of computer graphics. A dered, nanometer-scale domains-of stances with different traits would equally beautiful sweeping conjec­ number offundamental algorithms in certain types of polymers, which of­ provide a theoretical basis for the de­ tures, but marked by a sore lack of parallel computer graphics, scientific ten results in rather exotic shapes and sign and control ofnew materials with general techniques." visualization, and rendering have symmetries. very specific properties. Peter Schroder, an assistant pro­ grown out of his research. ultimate goal with this re­ The P. Sloan Foundation, fessor ofcomputer science, joined the Graphics is a branch ofcomputer search is to establish the relationship of New York City, was founded Caltech faculty in 1995. area of science with applications everywhere between the large-scale properties of 1934 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., who was research is computer graphics, and he these days, from desktops to labora­ materials-such as how their struc­ chief executive officer of General is one of the world's leading authori­ tories and classrooms, and even in tures respond to temperature changes, Motors for 23 years. The foundation ties on wavelet methods in this field. feature films. For Schroder, the chal­ or how they deform or break under gives grants for higher education and Specifically, his research focuses on lenge is to make efficient numerical stress-and their molecular character­ research fields of science, tech­ efficient numerical methods for tack- methods work on desktop computers, istics. Understanding how the ar- nology, economics, and public policy.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 enzyme. Several generations of newvariants are screened again mutation and screening for en­ for their effectiveness. At each requires many steps, some of hanced activity can significantly step, scientists save the genes which are quite slow. To speed improve the enzyme. that produce the most active en­ up these steps, chemical engi­ Enzymes are made of zymes to become the "parents" neers use catalysts, which can be strings of hundreds of amino of the subsequent generation. metals, metal-based molecules, acids, and the mutated genes To create an industrially or ordinary enzymes. typically create enzymes with useful catalyst, Moore and In the present case, re­ several of the many amino ac­ Arnold needed to increase the searchers were working on a ids replaced by different ones. enzyme's activity by at least 10 step in the production ofa class Substituting amino acids can times. They far surpassed their of antibiotics derived from goal. After five generations cephalosporins. The phar­ of mutations, recombina­ maceutical company Eli "We've shown tions, and screenings, they Lilly, while developing the found enzymes that are as manufacturing process for l Cty of much as 30 times more ac­ these antibiotics some years tive than the one they ago, found that zinc cata­ this techn· started with. lyzes .this step effectively, As it turns out, the new en­ but the zinc process is ex­ solve real zymes won't be used com~ pensive, and theywanted to mercially yet, because the use something less costly. problems. 'm pharmaceutical company Company scientists had already received ap­ thought a naturally occur­ sure it Wl find proval from the Food and ring enzyme might catalyze Drug Administration to the reaction, in this case many useful manufacture the antibiotic cutting molecules called p­ using the zinc catalyst. And nitrobenzyl esters into two applications in though the zinc process is smaller pieces, one of expensive, itwould cost the which forms the basis for an the future. " company even more to go We're going to have our first meeting of the new antibiotic called loracarbef. through the FDA approval term today, Friday, April 5, 1996, at 12:15 right in the After screening many en­ -FRANCES ARNOLD process again. zymes they finally found But that's of little concern Coffeehouse in the Students Activities Center. We'd one that catalyzed the reac­ to Arnold. "Of course it tion, but it was only weakly ef­ change the shape and function would be nice ifwe had started really appreciate your help in making this paper fective, so they suspended re­ of the enzyme. Some variants work on this novel enzyme ear­ search on the project. are less effective, some are lier, so that it could have been bigger, better, and buffer. We'll see you there. In 1994 Eli Lilly gave the more so. used commercially," Arnold enzyme to Arnold, to see Researchers take the new, said. "But it may be used for whether her lab might improve variant enzymes and test them other products. And, more im­ it using directed evolution. Di­ for the desired activity. The portant, we've shown the capa­ rected evolution is a process in genes that produce the best, bility of this technique to solve which the gene that produces most active enzymes are saved real problems. I'm sure it will a natural enzyme is mutated so and they are either further mu­ find many useful applications in that it produces variants of the tated or recombined, and the the future." The California Tech EATURES March 1, 1996 3 e s s

LINCOLN, MONTANA - South El Monte, a suburb east FBI has arrested former Ber­ ofLos Angeles. Several agen­ keley professor Theodore cies, including the FBI and the Kaczynski as a possible sus­ Riverside County SheriffDe­ pect in the I8-year old partment have launched in­ Unabomber case. Kaczynski vestigations into the matter. was taken into custody while his residence was being NEW YORK, NEW YORK -A searched for materials which appeals court has ruled might link him to the mail that the state's ban on doctor bombings. assisted suicide is unconstitu- and that the TW,'''''''''-;'''' DUBROVNIK, CROATIA - Com­ tion of drugs intended to has­ merce Secretary Ron Brown ten death is no different than and 32 others were disconnecting when the military rying them crashe:d JORDAN, MONTANA The FBI minutes before have a number of Brown his aele£,l- anltl-iso'/er'nnlerlt "Freeluen" tion were to have met ma Croatian to discm;s Mon­ the of tana. The started af­ former Yugoslavian ter the leaders of the group lics. were arrested earlier for pass­ Terry Moran can hardly contain his excitement at the Coffeehouse snew look ing fraudulent checks and Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ­ other legal materials. After an 80-mile chase from and white checkered floor and sos, all of which have been BY AUTUMN LOOIJEN the Mexican border, two jukebox. added to the menu. Riverside County Walk into the Coffeehouse Comfy, low-backed seats These are not the only Sheriff's Deputies this Monday and you may be in prevent shady dealings behind changes in the Coffeehouse: live were filmed by for a surprise: not only does the the walls of the booths. Instead bands will be playing every Sat­ television Coffeehouse actually serve cof­ of the clock fitting the urday night. Chump will begin news crews fee, thanks to a new $15,000 coffeehouse's atmosphere, the this series of concerts on Satur­ beating two espresso machine, but the decor coffeehouse's atmosphere now day, April 13. illegal immi­ has been entirely redone. fits the clock. One thing, however, will grants after A walk through the doors Coffeehouse waiters are remain the same: waiters prom­ they were takes one back into the world of practicing making everything ise that coffeehouse service will stopped in the Fonz, complete with black from lattes to mochas to espres- be as good as ever.

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of next year. By the way, ifyou have it must still make payments on the any suggestions on new classes that lease of the old copier till 1997 be­ you would like to see introduced, cause the person that leased the you can contact Kohl bye-mail, copier did not make arrangements kohl@cco. in the contract to stop payments if The chair reported that the the copier broke. Unfortunately, the IHC thought it would be a good idea copier is at large as well. As for the to rotate the prefrosh through the new copier, its transformer was re­ houses for dinner. Dave B. is going moved by Graphic Arts so that it can to talk to Lee Reavis about not hav­ be fixed. By the way, it is not the ing In and Out during prefrosh week­ upperclassman at large who is re­ APRIL 1, 1996 end. sponsible for handing out copier ac­ L Krisite dolefully reprted that counts. She has been submitting the having one's tonsils out is an ex­ request to Graphic Arts. (I feel your Present: Dave R., Dave B., Emily, L Kara started the officers' reports. tremely painful experience (at this pain if you have been waiting for a Kristie, Grace, Kohl, Kara, Alexis, She didn't have anything to report. point, you should be feeling sorry copier account and have not yet re­ Ben Turk, Gavin L Emily stated that she had con­ for her). ceived one. I've been waiting since Meeting starts at 10:05 p.m. Offic­ tacted the Admissions office about L Grace had an envelope ad­ last year). ers' reports were given. the ASCIT prefrosh party. The Ad­ dressed to ASCIT by a Swiss man L Tanya Tickel is the new ASCIT missions office had reserved Dabney who wanted information on an alum. Historian and Heidi Eldenburg is the ***Before anything is reported, Hall for the night ofApril 19 from 9 Also, for those who are puzzled by new Tech Business Manager. The there is something everyone should p.m. to 12 midnight. Usually the the absence of a coin operated pho­ Election Chairman will be ap­ know: BUDGET REQUEST prefrosh party is held on Saturday tocopier, there's one on the sixth pointed shortly.The sign-ups for Se­ FORMS ARE OUT!!! The forms night, so Emily will call and confirm floor of Milikan. nior and Junior Class Presidents, are by the copier in the SAC. Ten with the Admissions office that thte L Alexis has hives and a sore Secretaries and Treasurers, Publica­ copies of the club's or event's bud­ party is indeed supposed to be held throat, but besides that she's doing tions Editors and Business Manag­ get need to be returned to the copier Friday night. The Ritz-Carlton at fine. ers will be posted next week. room in the SAC. If this is not pos­ Marina del Rey is reserved for Fri­ L The president had a list of re­ sible, give them to Krisite. They day, May 24 (Dave Bacon's birth­ ports (it's a long one, boys and girls). Meeting closed at 11: 10 p.m. have to be in by April 12. You can day, for all ofyou who are interested) Two of the Tech editors resigned. mail them to her at MSC#180 or for the ASCIT formal. She is still in They wanted for ASCIT to hold Respectfully submitted, drop them ofat her room Lloyd 114. the process offinding funding for the elections to find replacements, but If you have any questions, her e­ event. since there are two elected editors mail is karmen@ugcs. By the way, L Kohl wanted to know about the left, it was decided that the editors (jJtaa3 Zfal-Uf DON'T SAY WE DIDN'T TELL Student Faculty Conference. He could find capable replacements. ASCIT Secretary YOU ABOUT THE BUDGET was unaware of the conference. The budget meeting will be held REQUESTS!*** Dave R. reassured him by telling Saturday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 10 P.S. Remember to fill out the bud­ Kohl that it wasn't till second term p.m. ASCIT was just informed that get request forms!

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where you go to graduate school. Similarly, if you plan to find a job after graduation As you may have no­ s and you perform well during ticed, today the Caltech interviews, you can probably Y is hosting its 3rd An­ afford to have lower grades. nual Easter Egg Hunt. UR FUTURE The question is: what do We ask that you please you want to do with the rest return the plastic egg by Samson Timoner of your life? If you know shells to the Caltech Y where you would like to be in by Donna Ebenstein so that we can have Questioning conventional logarithmic scale with an A ten to twenty years, than you more eggs next year. wisdom can often lead to sur­ requiring at least a factor of know what first step you will The hunt for young chil- prising results. In that spirit, ten more effort than a B, etc. need to take coming out of dren is at lOam. and in honor ofthe frosh start­ In general, expect your grades Caltech. If you don't need We also have a noon concert today in Winnett ing to receive grades, let's ex­ to examined closely when ap­ high grades for that next step, Quad. Come listen to the quintet and enjoy a quiet amine a question that seems plying to admission to a top­ spend your time on more im­ afternoon. obvious: are grades impor­ rank graduate school. portant tasks than studying. tant? Considering that almost When searching for a job The question comes down no one will care about your coming out ofcollege, grades to, what do you want to do in college grades in 5 years, your future? Ifyou haven't perhaps the answer isn't so already, start thinking obvious. Maybe all of us Learning the about it now. Perhaps you who labor for a high GPA would be content with get­ are wasting our time. material is most ting a job, making fifty or To answer this ques­ important- don't sixty thousand a year and tion, I interviewed a profes­ lose sight ofwhy living happily. Perhaps b.y Media Relations sor about graduate admis­ not. In any case, jour job ,sions to Caltech and a re­ you are at Caltech. right now is to figure out Question: How long is a radio wave, cruiter from a company. I what you want to do and and how do you measure it? what steps you will need to also talked with four under­ Answered by Sterl Phinney, take to achieve it. From there, graduates to hear their opin­ can have little importance. Associate Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics ions on the subject and their Companies like to see high the answer to how important techniques for obtaining good GPA's and may even have a grades are should be obvious. Radio waves come in a variety of lengths, from as short as an grades. (a Bio, Chem, Phys, GPA cutoff. However, many As a last note, I asked four inch or less up to several miles. The waves we usually think of as & E&AS major with GPAs recruiters value your experi­ undergraduates how they ob­ radio waves, the ones that broadcast music and weather reports, between 3.5 and 4.0) The ence and your response to tained good grades. The meth­ range in length from about 10 feet for FM to about 300 yards for general conclusion: grades are their interview as far more im­ ods and techniques v,aried AM stations. only a stepping stone to the portant factors in making their widely, suggesting that the Radio waves are electromagnetic radiation, just like x-rays at next point in your career. decision to hire you. In fact, best way for you to obtain the dentist, gamma rays from space, the microwaves that cook your food, visible light that allows us to see, and infrared radiation that Whether they are important or coming out of a school like good grades is to think and we feel as heat. The only difference between these kinds of radia­ Caltech carries some prestige, come up with the techniques not depends on you. tion is their wavelength. that work best for you. The In graduate admissions, I so your grades can take on an We can't measure radio wavelengths directly, like we can an students I talked with all agree was told, grades are a very im­ even smaller importance. ordinary object, because they are invisible and move at the speed portant element in the selec­ However, I was warned that that learning the material is of light. So we have to measure them ina clever, indirect manner. tion process. An excellent when comparing candidates most important- don't lose The method is comparable to measuring the length of boxcars recommendation can some­ for one job with roughly the sight of why you are at in a moving train. Because they are moving, we can't use a tape times eclipse all other factors. same experience levels, a high Caltech. Other than that, they measure on a boxcar. But if we know the speed of the train and However, an applicant with­ GPA can make the difference. disagree on working in groups how often a boxcar goes by, we can figure it out. rfthe train is out such a overwhelming let­ The conclusion: GPA is not versus working alone; the dis­ moving at 80 feet per second, and two boxcars go by in each sec­ ter forces a graduate commit­ the most important factor, ex­ agree on the importance of ond, then each car must be (80/2 =) 40 feet long. Similarly, radio waves move at the speed of light, about 300 tee to consider GPA as one of perience is- but a high GPA sleep and exercise; they dis­ million meters per second. For an FM station at 100.0 on your the most important factors for can be important. agree on almost everything. dial, 100.0 million wavelengths go by in each second. So the wave­ Whether or not grades are Best advice: Determine how admission. To an admissions length is (300 million / 100 million =) 3 meters, or about 10 feet. committee, grades measure a important to you depends on important grades are to you combination ofyour ability to what you want to do. If you and put in a commensurate learn, your motivation, and have a dream to go to a spe­ effort. CLASSIFIED ADS VOLLEYBALL: your desire to succeed. Your cific top-notch graduate Techers Continue GPA is a good indicator of school, then the answer is HELP WANTED- I I how well you will perform in "yes." Conversely, ifyou plan RESEARCH ASSISTANT wanted to assist Successful Season graduate school. The particu­ to get your Ph.D. and then en­ with article on coupled oscillators, phase transitions, superconductivity. Work at own CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lar professor I talked with sug­ ter the job market, perhaps it pace. $20 per hour. Send resumes to: gested that grades were on a isn't so important to you J. Mackall, PO Box 2578, Santa Barbara CA 93120. built momentum from their third STUDENT WITH HTMl PROGRAMMING for game victory, Tech showed it collaboration on WWW page. Graduates, was just as determined as the The.M.ens Wearhouse post-docs preferred. Please call Sean (213) 741-0711. club took the fourth game and match, 16-14. PERSONAL- The 3-1 record over the Designer tailored menswear at SWEET? SMART? PRETTY? SWM, gentle, break brings the team's total kindhearted, loving, intelligent and edu- record to 14-5. Although the 20 to 400/0 below cated (Harvard Ph.D.), humorous, sincere, ambitious, offbeat, hardworking, generous, next few matches will be away department store prices emotionally mature, loyal, good communi- at Cal Poly, Pomona, Whittier, cator, 30s, 5'10" 180 Ibs, healthy. Seek- and the Pomona-Pitzer tourna­ ing smart female with heart Gl gold, 20s, 10% OFF for Caltech students, faculty and for friendship and hopefully romance. ment, the final match ofthe sea­ staff with Caltech I Please call Joe, (213) 661-4045 or son will be at home, against [email protected]. Whittier College, on the 26th of All cards accepted RATES ...... $4.00 for first 30 words; April. Come watch the explo­ ... 10~ for each additional word. "',,"'IA.'''''' available Send written ad with payment to 40-58. sive season finale as Caltech Deadline is 6 p.m., Monday before issue. tries to uphold its undefeated No charge for on-campus lost & found. record at home in Brown Gym at 7pm on the 26th! The CalUol"nia Tech March 1 1996 SPORTS Breal~ Velo Rolls ough Spring RACE RESULTS

BY MICHAEL KANTNER team points. Caltech finished caught. While not earning 11 th overall, 1 place out of the points, the move did string out While most of Caltech was team competition. the pack and showed who the strong riders were. The field on vacation, Cyrus Behroozi and After a 5 days of local CLAREMONT CRITERIUM- March 23, 1996 riding, the weekend came and it regrouped after the prime, and Michael Kantner were racing for Place Team Score Team Points was time to race again. Caltech the race remained together until Caltech Velo. With strong per­ 1 UCSD 197 100 formances in the Claremcmt has historically done well at the the final sprint where Michael 2 UCSB 190 86 criterium and UC Irvine took 5th and Cyrus took 7th. 3 UCLA 165 74 criterium, the team moved For the second time in a week 4 SDSU 160 62 into 18th place in the state. Caltech tied for 8th place in During a prime 5 CPPC 95 52 Spring break started with the team competition. 6 CSULB 62 42 the Claremont Criterium, held lap, Cyrus attacked Sunday's event was the 7 CLMNT 41 32 Santiago Canyon time trial, in Bonelli regional park. The and was alone 8 SLO 10 20 course, with its steep hill, 10 miles of gradual uphill ahead ofthe rest of 8 CTECH 10 20 quickly destroyed the pack. racing. Fortunately, it was a 10 CSUF o o Michael took 2nd in one of the field. perfect day for the race. It the primes, but did not place was warm, sunny, and there CLAREMONT HCTT- March 24, 1996 in the final standings. Cyrus, was a slight tailwind. Unfor- Team Points who has been riding very well UC Irvine criterium, and this tunately, Caltech had to leave Place Team Score 100 this year, placed 6th overall. The year was no exception. Both before the final results were 1 UCSD 168 86 team's performance was enough Michael and Cyrus were riding posted, so no results are avail­ 2 UCLA 161 74 to tie for 8th place overall, and strong, staying near the front of able. 3 UCSB 136 62 earn 20 points in the season the field. During a prime lap, Caltech Velo's road season 4 SDSU 108 52 standings. Cyrus attacked and was alone continues on April 13th and 14th 5 CPPC 80 42 Sunday's East Fork Time ahead of the rest of the field. with the UCLA road race and 6 CSULB 51 32 Trial was not as successful. Going into the final tum, he had criterium. For more informa­ 7 CLMNT 39 24 Cyrus and Michael placed 11 th about a 40 yard gap over the tion, send mail to cycling@cco 8 PRDN 18 and 12th, respectively, in the 10 quickly charging field. How­ or visit the club's web page at 9 CSUF 16 16 8 mile uphill race. Though both ever, he ran out of energy just http://www.cco.caltech.edu/-cy­ 10 UCI 13 placed, it was not enough to earn before the finish line, and was cling. 11 CTECH 3 o

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BY MASON A. PORTER rible fielder. Center fielder Marquis even better. He will be making his Walker, Marquis Grissom, Ken Hill, perstar caliber year in 1994. Expect him Grissom had an off-year last year, but major league debut this year. The John Wetteland, Wilfredo Cordero, to recover, even though he has been NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST is an excellent defender, one ofthe fast­ bullpen is a bit weak, although closer Sean Berry, and several others. They injury prone since he came up in 1990. Atlanta Braves est players in baseball. He also pos­ John Franco needs only a handful of are a mere shell of the team that went The same cannot, however, be said of The Braves are clearly the best team in sesses the ability the hit twenty hom­ saves to become the eighth major 74-40 in the strike-shortened 1994 sea­ the Expos, as they won't be recovering the National League (NL). They boast ers. Right fielder David Justice is av­ leaguer with at least 300. CatcherTodd son. Their starting rotation consists of from their doldrums any time soon. the best starting pitching staffin the ma­ erage defensively, but is one of the best Hundley is solid as both a batter and a Pedro (Senor Plunk) Martinez, Jeff They will probably edge the Phillies for jors. Ace Greg Maddux, winner offour hitters in the game. He had an off year fielder. First baseman Rico Brogna (one Fassero, Carlos Perez, Rheal Cormier, fourth, however. consecutive CY Young Awards, is the last year. The Braves will easily win of my personal favorites) is one of the and Rueter. Martinez is one of best best pitcher in the game. Tom Glavine their division this year. best young hitters in the league. He is starters in the league and Fassero Philadephia PhiUies has more wins than any other player also a future Gold Glove winner, as The Phillies are in really bad shape. during the last five years. Steve Avery New York Mets he is stellar defensively. At second To begin, their rotation is in tatters. and John Smoltz are also excellent start­ The Mets are one of the best young base should be a platoon between Curt Schilling, Tommy Greene, and ers. Rookie Jason Schmidt rounds out teams in baseball. Their starting pitch­ Jose Vizcaino and Edgardo Alfonso. LEAGUE Tyler Green will all begin the sea­ the Braves starting corps. The Bullpen ing, though unestablished, should be Expect Alfonso to be the full time son on the disabled list. Schilling is led by closer Mark Wohlers, who one ofthe best in the league by the time starter by the end of the year. At and Greene have had considerable came into his own last year to establish the season is over. Veteran Pete shortstop is rookie Rey Ordonez, a LEADERS success when healthy, and Green himself as one of the top relievers in Harnisch, who begins the season on the defector from Cuba who supposedly has had some. Each of the three, the NL. The starting first baseman is DL, is a good pitcher when he can avoid can make defensive plays that Ozzie however, has been susceptible to Fred McGriff, one ofthe top power hit­ injuries. Until he comes back, his spot Smith cannot. However, he cannot injuries the past few seasons. They ters in the game. At second base is de­ will be held by former Indians Dave hit at all; I would be shocked if he will all miss a large portion of the fensive wizard Mark Lemke, who is Mlicki and Mark Clark (Clark was ob­ finished the season above the Batting 1996 season. The Phillies must about average offensively. Shortstop tained in a trade last Sunday). The other Mendoza Line (.200). Third therefore rely on the utterly unreli­ Jeff Blauser needs to show that last year spots belong to Jason Isringhausen, Bill baseman Jeff Kent butchers ground NL: Tony Gywnn, San Diego able Sid Fernandez to be their ace. was just an off year and third baseman Pulsipher, Paul Wilson, and Bobby balls, but is a good hitter. The left AL: Frank Thomas, Chicago He hasn't had an injury free year in Chipper Jones, who will begin the sea­ Jones. Jones is already a solid, though fielder is former Cardinal Bernard several seasons. The Phillies are son on the disabled list (DL), is a su­ unspectacular, starter. Isringhausen and Gilkey, an excellent defender who Home Runs also relying on retreads Mike Grace, perstar waiting to happen. The same Pulsipher were successful when can also hit for both power and av­ Russ Springer, and Mike Williams can be said about catcher Javier Lopez. brought up from Norfolk, the Mets' erage. Lance Johnson patrols cen- NL: Mike Piazza, Los Angeles to fill out their starting statl. Their In left field is Ryan Klesko, who has AAA farm club, last year. Pulsipher ter; he could both hit .300 and win a AL: Juan Gonzalez, Texas closer is Ricky Bottalico. Last year, the potential to hit forty home runs ev­ will miss the first week or two with an gold glove. Speedster Carl Everett he did a superb job as Heathcliff ery year. However, he would make an injury. Though they are expected to be and powerhouse Butch Huskey RBIs Slocumb's setup man. Though 1996 superstars, Wilson is supposed to be (who would have a pretty good bat­ <;xcellent designated hitter; he is a hor- NL: Jeff Bagwell, Houston is his first as a closer, he is expected ting average ifit exceeds his weight) to excel at the position. The rest of battle for the right field job. The AL: Albert Belle, Cleveland the bullpen, like the starting staff, OPTOMETRISTS Mets have a bright future; expect a is pretty lousy. The first baseman is (/fiili. PLAZA wild card spot this year and a battle Stolen Bases Gregg Jeffries, who hits well, fields ~·PA5ADENA with the Braves for the NL East pen­ NL: Marquis Grissom, Atlanta poorly, and exudes arrogance wher­ nant in 1997. ever he goes. Second baseman (818) Kenny Lofton, Cleveland Mickey Morandini had a career year Florida Marlins last year, but can hit for a decent av­ The Marlins have improved dra­ erage and field fairly well. Kevin matically since their inaugural sea­ Greg Maddux, Atlanta Stocker fields decently, but had a horrible year at the plate last year. son in 1993. Their pitching staff is AL: Jack McDowell, Cleveland reasonably solid, with under­ He needs to return to his 1994 form, achiever Kevin Brown, former Gi­ or the Phillies will need a new short­ I I ant John Burkett, Al Leiter, Pat ERA stop. At third base is the under­ I I Rapp, and Chris Hammond. Rapp Greg Maddux, Atlanta achieving Todd Zeile. Zeile, a I I tied for the NL lead in wins during Kevin Appier, Kansas City former catcher, is not very adept at I I the second halflast year with II, and fielding, but does have some power • EXAM, I should continue to pitch well. Later at the plate. The left fielder is in the season, the Marlins will call Strikeouts Darren Daulton, who can no longer I &Reg. $159 I up Cuban defector Livan NL: Hideo Nomo, Los Angeles catch because of numerous knee op­ I . v. . I Hernandez. Hernandez will even­ Randy Johnson, Seattle erations. He is expected to be a huge We feature the SIngle ISlOn . I tually reach superstar status. The liability in the outfield, though he ReNu@ regimen by I Choose From OUf SpeCial. closer is Robb Nen, who needs to hits for power when healthy. How­ Bausch 8< Lomb­ I Selection of Frames pitcher well in both halves this sea­ Saves ever, remaining healthy has been a The easiest way to I With Coupon Only. Not Valid with I son. His fastball has been clocked NL: Mark Wohlers, Atlanta problem for Daulton as well. Cen­ take care,.of contacts. Other otters. as high as 98 mph. The rest of the ter Helder Lenny (Dude) Dykstra Li'Dll!IIlIJJmIi'ImI'D,1liiiI!mI1l1!llIi!l!lIlI1Illll'RI Jose Mesa, Cleveland bullpcn is a bit weak, although hav­ has the same problem. He has not ing Alejandro Pena helps. Catcher played a full season since 1993, Charles Johnson last year became the (whose relatively high salary will prob­ when he finished second in the most first rookie catcher since Hall ofFarner ably cause the Expos to trade him be­ valuable player (MVP) voting. He Johnny Bench to win a gold glove. He fore the season ends) is one ofthe best stayed in shaped this ot1'season for the also improved dramatically at the plate lefthanders. Perez, whose gyrations first time ever, and should rebound. during the second half last year. He will after every strikeout angered opposing When healthy, he can steal some bases, be an all-star for many years to come. batters, made the all-star team last year, hit some home runs, and play center First baseman Greg Colbrunn is a solid but pitched wretchedly towards the end field fairly well. The right fielder is can­ batsman, but a weak defender. Second of the season. His off-season was even non-armed Mark Whiten. However, his baseman Quilvio Veras had a good worse, as he was accused of "rape and range is poor and he only hits in bursts. rookie year in 1995, but should come aggravated sodomy." It's no surprise Nevertheless, he has good power. The down to earth this year. He's a solid that Carlos is related to Pascual Perez, main backup outfielder is Pete defender, but I don't think he can du­ the author ofnumerous exploits during lncaviglia, who hits with power but plicate his .256 batting average of last his major league career. The closer is couldn't play the field well if his life year. Shortstop Kurt Abbot is a little Mel Rojas, who should perform better depended on it. The catcher is the tal­ weak as a defender, but has some power. this year than hc did last year. The ented but erratic Benito Santiago. He However, he strikes out too much. Expos also have two reliable set up men hits well for a catcher and has streaks Third baseman Terry Pendleton did in Tim Scott and former Astro David when he is one of the best defensive fairly well last year, but, at age 35, he Vcres. The Expos' catcher is Darrin catchers alive. However, he also has is not going to get any better. He is Fletcher. He is a decent receiver and a streaks when he falls in love with his already a liability in the field, and ex­ solid hitter. At first base is the sold throwing arm. In any case, the Phillies pect him to become one at the plate this David Segui. At second is the solid are a team filled with question marks. year as well. Left fielder Jeff Conine Mike Lansing. At shortstop is Mark Ifeverything goes their way, they have (The Barbarian) is an excellent hitter, Grudzielankek, who is excellent defen­ a shot at third place. Realistically, the but weak in the field. To play center sively but couldn't hit water if he fell Phillies are going to phinish in phith. field, Florida imported Devon White out of a boat. Third baseman Shane from Toronto. He has won several gold Andrews also field fairly well. He has NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL gloves for his defensive work. He also power potential, but strikes out way too Cardinals has some power and speed. Right fiel­ much. Moreover, he has yet to display The Cardinals were one of the busiest der Gary Sheffield, a poor defender, is much ability in the majors. In left field organizations in the offseason. They an excellent hitter. However, he has is platoon of Henry Rodriguez and have new owners, a new manager, a trouble avoiding injuries. The Marlins Sherman Obando, both of whom are new coaching staff, and many new play­ have improved, but cannot compete solid but unspectacular both at the plate ers, many ofwhom played for LaRussa with the Braves. Expect them to finish and in the field. Center field is the home last year on the A's. The starting rota­ third. offuture superstar Rondell White. Last tion is quite good, though a bit un­ year was his first full year in the ma­ proven. Free agent signee Andy Benes Montreal Expos jors; he played excellent defense and has the talent to be a number one starter, The Expos have the lowest payroll ($15 showed that he could hit for both aver­ but has yet to have a spectacular sea­ million) in baseball, and one of the age and power. White has excellent son. However, pitching coach Dave worst teams to go with it. In the past speed. 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aso or er Ra es 1IIIV ...... e a ·onal ea e (Dave Stewart, for example) and has back to reality and play his age. How­ a good portion of the season after hav­ basemen, both offensively and defen­ first full major league season. He has often proven successful. Andy's ever, he will hit with some power. The ing a rib removed. (He's now wearing sive, in the major leagues. The same the potential to be the next Kenny brother Alan will also be a member of Cardinals have one of the best outfield it as part of a necklace.) Todd Will­ can be said if second basemen Craig Lofton. In right field is Derek Bell, who the Cardinals' starting staff. He has as trios in the game. Left fielder Ron Gant iams will fill his shoes, but was incon­ Biggio relative to other players at his is erratic defensively. However, he is much potential as his brother. Todd can hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases, sistent when called upon to do so last position. The most coveted free agent an excellent run producer. The Astros Stottlemyre was imported from Oak­ but is a defensive liability. Center have a very good team and will be land. He is another one of those pitch­ fielder Ray Lankford can go 25/25 challenging the New York Mets for ers whose results have never matched and also excels defensively. Brian the NL wild card position. his talent. A second year under Duncan Jordan, the right fielder is a budding PREDICTIONS FOR 996 and LaRussa will do wonders. Two superstar. He is currently at Cincinnati Reds other starters, Danny Jackson and Mike Lankford's level both offensively Manager Ray Knight succeeded in Morgan, begin the season on the dis­ and defensively, and could get even Title Winners Teams on the Sli alienating just about every player abled list. In the meantime, St. Louis better. Catcher Tom Pagnozzi is a NL East: Atlanta NL: Cincinnati on his team before the season even began. Even though he was desig­ will use Mark Petkovsek (who pitched good defender, but seems to have NL Central: St. Louis AL: New York reasonably well as a starter last year) forgotten how to hit the last couple NL West: Los Angeles nated before the 1995 season be­ and Tom Urbani. In the bullpen, the of years. The Cardinals are a good Manager of the Yea gan to be the manager this year, any Cardinals have aging closer Dennis NL Wild Card: New York team owned by Marge Schott can­ team and have the best manager in NL: Tony LaRussa, St. Louis Eckersley, whose performance has baseball. They should win their di­ AL East: Baltimore not be known for its stability. worsened for several consecutive sea­ vision. AL: Marcel Lachemann, Calfornia Moreover, Schott has reportedly sons. Also in the mix are Rick AL Central: Cleveland been courting Sparky Anderson to Honeycutt and future closer T.J. Houston Astros AL West: California First Manager Fired manage the Reds, so rookie man­ Matthews. Also note that LaRussa and The Astros also have an excellent AL Wild Card: Chicago NL: Ray Knight, Cincinnati ager Knight's days are already Duncan handle bullpen chores better team. They have a solid starting AL: Joe Torre, New York numbered. Instability also prevails than any other manager-pitching coach pitching staffin Doug Drabek, Greg on the mound, as stafface Jose Rijo tandem in the game. At first base, the Swindell, Shane Reynolds, Mike League Champion MVP will miss at least the first half of Cardinals have John Mabry. He is de­ Hampton, and Darryl Kile. Drabek AL: Cleveland the season. Pete Schourek, who pendable in the field, and can hit .300 has had off years two of the past NL: Mike Piazza, Los Angeles finished second in the Cy Young (but without power). At second base is three years, but is a former Cy NL: Los Angeles AL: Kenny Lofton, Cleveland balloting last year, will have to pick Luis Alicea (a good fielder who had a Young Award winner and should up the slack. John Smiley serves career year at the plate last year) and pitch like one again in 1996. World Series Champion Cy Young Award as a capable number two starter and David Bell, whose father Buddy is the Swindell is another one ofthose un­ Cleveland NL: Greg Maddux, Atlanta Mark Portugal is solid in the third rookie manager of the Tigers. Bell has derachievers whose results belie AL: Mike Mussina, Baltimore spot. Dave Burba entered last year good offensive and defensive potential, their talent. He will be solid again, as a Giant's middle reliever, but had but remains an unproven commodity. but he won't ever fulfill the once Teams on the Rise Rookie of the Year some fans even then. (I know For the first time in over a decade, Ozzie high expectations. Shane Reynolds somebody with a specially mad t­ Smith is not penciled in as the starting and Mike Hampton both pitched NL: New York NL: Paul Wilson, New York shirt that reads "Dave Burba Kicks shortstop. Instead, it will be Royce solidly last year; both are young and AL: Kansas City AL: Derek Jeter, New York Ass!") He is now the Reds' fourth Clayton, who is good defensive and im­ will continue to improve. Kile is starter. I'm not convinced he'll do proving offensively. He is going to be an excellent pitcher when he can as well as he did last year, and ex- a star. The third baseman is Gary control he lethal pitches. This has hap­ season. The catcher, Tony Eusebio, can of the offseason, Biggio (another one pect him to be back in the bullpen be­ Gaetti. Gaetti is still pretty good de­ pened only in 1993, when Kile won 15 hit a relatively punchless .300. He is a of my personal favorites) resigned with fore the year is up. The fifth starter may fensively and seemed to rediscover how games and made the all-star team. He decent defender. Backup Rick Wilkens the Astros to give them the best right be former phenom Roger Salkeld or to hit last year (after not having had a could either harness his "stuff' and be is a dud. (His 30 homer season was a side of the infield in the major leagues. prospect Kevin Jarvis. Johnny Ruffin good season at the plate for several an ace or turn into Steve Blass. The fluke.) Jeff Bagwell (who won the The shortstop is the inconsistent (both also has an outside shot at the rotation. years). This year, he is going to come closer is John Hudek, but he will miss MVP in 1994) is one of the best first in the field and at the plate) Orlando Jeff Brantley, the Reds' closer, will miss Miller. Houston will probably have a the fist 6 weeks of the season. Until new shortstop next year. Third baseman then, they will have to rely on incon­ Sean Berry is poor defensively, but has sistent Hector Carrasco. Joe Oliver and reached double digits in home runs for Eddie Tuabensee former a solid platoon three consecutive seasons. In left field, (both offensively and defensively) at one finds Derrick May and James Mou­ catcher. First baseman Hal Morris is a ton. May is solid offensively and poor poor man's Mark Grace: he fields fairly defensively, while Mouton gets the re­ well, he can hit .300, and he does not verse tag. Mouton is quite fast. Brian have much power. Second baseman Hunter, the center fielder, is starting his Bret Boone, the first third generation

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The power to be your bese oMarch 1, 1996 The Califl.wnia Tech SPORTS • • the Pirates are in the same division, so decent in the tleld and can provide fourth starter, and Astacio is inconsis­ Dodgers' rookie-of-the-year (ROY) arm, and Bergman was the Tigers' best it would be shocking for the Cubs to double digits in homers and 75 RBis. tent. Astacio, in fact, needs to return to streak. (It currently stands at four­ starter last year (though that's not say­ tlnish any lower than fourth. The left fielder is AI Martin, a good his 1993 form (when he won 14 games Karros, Piazza, Mondesi, and Nomo.) ing much) and should continue to im­ defender with 20/20 ability. Center with an ERA of 3.57), or rookie Chan Outfielder Karim Garcia, a blue-chip prove. The bullpen is led by Trevor Pilttslnu'gh Pirates tleld belongs to journeyman Mike Ho Park (who pitched quite well this prospect, lurks at the Dodgers' AAA af­ Hoffman, one of the best closers in the Manager Jim Leyland, one of the best Kingery, an excellent defensive out­ spring) will replace him in the rotation. tlliate. The center fielder is Brett But­ league. The eateher is Dartmouth in baseball, has attempted to quit smok­ fielder. He is a mediocre hitter. In right The bullpen is headed by Todd Worrell, ler, a good defensive outtlelder (al­ graduate Brad Ausmus, a good offen­ ing on a number of occasions. This field is Orlando Merced, the Pirates' whose 32 saves set a Dodger record. though his throwing arm is weak). He sive catcher and above average defen­ team, however, has caused him to re­ best hitter. He can hit .300 with 20 hom­ Mark Guthrie and Darren Hall are reli­ hits .300 and steals over 30 bases an- sive one. Wally Joyner at first base and turn to it on each occasion. This year ers, but he is better defensively at first able middle relievers. The catcher Ken Caminiti at third form an ex­ should prove taxing as well. Denny base than he is in the outfield. Jim is Mike Piazza, whose otTensive cellent infield defense at the cor­ Neagle was the only reliable starter last Leyland does not have much talent with showing during his first three sea­ ner. Joyner hits like Mark Grace year, and he might be a fluke. (He al­ which to work. His yearly supply of sons was better than any other The Dodgers, under but with a little more power, and lowed more hits than innings pitched.) cigarettes won't last more than two catcher in history. Unfortunately, Caminiti hit 26 home runs last The other starters will be Paul Wagner weeks with this team. he is not a good defender, so an manager Tommy year. At second base is Jody Reed, (who has yet to experience more than eventual position change is not out Lasorda, are the an average offensive player who isolated success), John Ericks (a 28 year NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST ofthe question. First baseman Eric committed only four errors last old once labeled as a "can't miss" pros­ Los """';'0""> UlodgeJrs Karros is adequate defensively, and class of year. The shortstop is Andujar pect by the Cardinals), Zane Smith, and Just how pervading is Nomomania? hit .298 with over 30 homers and Cedeno, who is decent in the field Danny Darwin. The last two have ex-· Consider the following: one band re­ over 100 RBIs last season. Sec- League West. but erratic at the plate. Hc has the perienced success, but not for several corded a CD single entitled 'The Hideo ond baseman Delino DeShields has potential to be an impact player, seasons. Rick White and Esteban Nomo Song." A couple of books about not performed as well for the but he has rarely shown that form Loaiza are waiting in the wings in the him have also come out in the past Dodgers as he did for the Expos. in the majors. The left fielder is minors. Danny Miceli, who was incon­ month. Nomo, howevcr, is but one He needs to pick it up a notch or he may nually. In right field is Raul Mondesi, Rickey Henderson. He is well past his sistent as a closer last year, heads a scary player on an exeellent Dodger team. be looking for a new team next year. a "tlve-tool" player. He can hit for av­ prime, but is still a good player (both at (for the Pirates) bullpen. Expect half The starting staff of Ramon Martinez, The reliable tlelding and solid hitting erage, hit for power, run, throw, and the plate and in the tleld). Moreover, the staff to turn over by The Hideo Nomo, Ismael Valdes, Tom Greg Gange replaces Jose Offerman (a tleld. He should be a 30/30 man this his substantial ego will probably help catcher is rookie Jason Kendall, who is Candiotti, and Pedro Astacio pales only solid hitter, but a very unreliable fiel­ year. Utility man Chad Fonville will him this year, as he's new to the NL making the jump from AA. He is sup­ when compared with that ofthe Braves. der) as the Dodger shortstop. This was get over 300 at-bats as a supersub. He and wants to show national league fans posed to be stellar defensively, and he Martinez won 17 games last year, and the biggest single acquisition in the di­ is one of the fastest men on the team. what made him the all-time stolen base hit fairly well in the minors. At first should win at least that many this year. vision this otlseason and should help The Dodgers, under manager Tommy leader. Center fielder Steve Finley is base is JetT King, who is solid at the Nomo was last season's rookie of the the Dodgers run away with the division. Lasorda, are the class of the national of gold glove caliber. He also can hit plate but not in the field. Second year. He set several rookie records and At third base is Mike Blowers, who had league west. Expect them to win the .290 with 10 homers, 50 RBIs, and 30 baseman Carlos Garcia, however, is finished third in the Cy Young voting. a career year for the Seattle Mariners division handily. stolen bases (SB). Right tlelder Tony solid in both respects. Shortstop Jay Valdes may be the best of the bunch. last year. His statistics will not be as Gwynn, solid in the outfield, is the 19th Bell has been on the Pirates longer than This year, he will establish himself as good this year, but he can still hit 15 San Diego Padres leading hitter ofall time with a .336 av­ any other player. He is a-good defender one of the best pitchers in the national home runs and drive in 75 runs. He is The Padres improved markedly from erage. Moreover, his run production and a solid batsman capable of hitting league. Expect him to compete with adequate defensively. In left field will 1994 to 1995, and that trend should con­ has increased in recent years. The Pa­ over ten home runs. Third base belongs Greg Maddux for the NL Cy Young be some sort of platoon between Billy tinue this year. They have a good start­ dres are a solid team, with a potentially to journeyman Charlie Hayes. He is Award this year. Candiotti is a solid Ashley, Todd Hollandsworth, and ing rotation: Andy Ashby, Joey great pitching staff. They should hold Roger Cedeno. Ashley is very Hamilton, Bob Tewksbury, Fernando off the Rockies for second place. Kingmanesque: he's horrible defen­ Valenzuela, and Sean Bergman. Ashby, sively, hit strikes out a lot (88 times in though now considered the ace, will be Colorado R.ockies 215 at-bats last year, a record-setting the number two starter by the end of Coors Field helped the 1995 Rockies pace if he were given 500 at-bats), and the season. He hada great year last year become just the second team ever (The he hits the ball a long way when he ac­ (12-10,2.94), and should have a com­ Dodgers did it in the 1970's) to have tually hits it. He will be traded before parable one in 1996. The gem of the four players with at least 30 homers. Caltech alum/Pacific Oaks (teaching college) grad student the season is over. Hollandsworth staff, however, is Joey Hamilton. His These four (Dante Bichette, Larry soon opening a licensed & insured home full-day/after­ should get the bulk ofthe playing time. ERA was 3.08 last year, but he man­ Walker, Andres Galarraga, and Vinny school day care. Science and art fun. hikes, tutoring, stories He is solid defensively and should aged only six wins due to lack of run Castilla) were collectively known as the eventually be a 20/20 man. Cedeno is support. He could easily win 20 and "Blake Street Bombers." Though their and more. Age 3 and older. the best defender of trio. He also pos­ contend for the Cy Young Award this stats were inflated, two of them Call Linda Springer at (818) 398-1958. sesses a lot of speed. All but Ashley year. Tewksbury is a solid control art­ (Bichette and Walker) actually hit well are still rookies, so they may extend the ist, Valenzuela still has life left in his on the road as well. Bichette, for ex-

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In fact, the Rockies' he did before injuries robbed him of national league. He is also a former noyed me) this year. He is an excellent right field. The Giants are outclassed primary problem is their pitching staff. most ofthe last two seasons. The short­ gold glove winner. In left field is Barry defender and should serve the Giants in the NL West. Their offense is actu­ They collectively had only one com­ stop is ex-Cub Shawon Dunston, a Bonds, perhaps the best player in base­ quite well as their leadoff hitter. In right ally pretty good, but their starting pitch­ plete game last year, setting a major solid-fielding, strong-armed player. He ball. He is excellent defensively, and field is Glenallen Hill, a 20/20 man last ing is horrendous. They will finish in league record. They pitched into the is also one of the better hitting short- has several 30/30 seasons. Stan Javier year. I'm not sure he can maintain that the cellar. eigth inning 14 times, four fewer than Greg Maddux. Bill Swift and Bret r------, Saberhagen will begin the season on the DL, and Saberhagen will stay on it un­ til at least the All-Star Break. Mean­ while, the starters are Kevin Ritz, Marvin Freeman, Bryan Rekar, Armando Reynoso, and somebody. Only Ritz spent all of last year in the Rockies' rotation. Manager Don Baylor is going to be utilizing his bullpen quite a bit this year. The Rockies' relief corps, is actually a good one. They will again use a c1oser-by­ committee of Steve Reed, Curtis Leskanic, Darren Holmes, and Bruce Ruffin. All four are solid relievers. The catcher is untested Jayhawk Owens. At first is The Big Cat, Andres Galarraga. He is one of the best defensive first basemen in the league and can still swing the bat quite well. However, he struck out an alarming 150+ times last season. At second will be Eric Young, who is a poor fielder but a prototypical leadoff hitter. 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Watson $2455 Pentium-133, was a widely heralded Cardinal "can't $2685 Pentium-150 miss" prospect who better hurry up and start performing up to expectations be­ GE aJiJitiomlj-Year on-site serflJice from $Ii}$Li}S Pentium-160 fore he misses. Fernandez defected from Cuba and signed with the Giants ~~;;;;i~ ;~d::t:S>$~;; as a free agents. Some reports say he :;;;;;;: SXo[;;);:em;:;;;;:PP-% has a 90 mph fastball, while others state All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made with cash. There are no discounts for sales made with credit that he is a junkballer. Basically, he is cards. 90 days same as cash financing available ! an unproven commodity. Brewington had some success with the Giants when called up from AAA last year, but he doesn't have much of a major league track record either. The bullpen is led by Rod Beck, who stumbled last year after a couple of stellar seasons. Look PMS/CALTECH 01130/96 for him to return to the top echelon of closers this year. At first base is Mark Carreon, a pretty decent hitter with some power. As a first baseman, he mer of 1996. The internship, supported hy Jl'iends of Amold Beckman, will pay a stipcnu of l1600 and al­ lows a selected intern to spend the summer working in tThe Caltcch Y is starting a food and toiletry drive the office of a politician to see the inside process or gov­ henefiting the Pasadena AIDS Service Center ami ernment. The' intern is expected to make arrangements Union Station Homeless Shelter. They will he collect­ t denotes a new announcement. with the appropriate political persons. It is open to any ing canned fOOlI and toiletry items such as soap, sham­ undergraduate who intends to be a Caltech student next poo, disposahlc razors, etc. The. llrst collection box will be offered this tenn. titles and is presented free of charge. For more informa­ on Mondays from 3: 15pm to 4:45pm in the Health Cen­ year. If interested, suhmit a hrief proposal uescrihing he availahle at the Caltech Y, locatedon the second noor tion, please call x3610. ter Lounge. Prior to the group anyone interested in at­ where and how you would usc the stipend, to the Deans' of the Winnett Student Activity Center. If you would tcnding sh{)uld meet with (lOe (}fthe group leaders. Dur­ Office, 102 Parsons-Gates, hy Monday, April 8, 1996. like to request a donation hox in your huilJing, please tDr. Gillian 8eer, King Edward VIl Professor of the ing this meeting more information ahout the group will send the name of a contact person fi'om your depart­ Department of English at Camhridge University, will be provided and il will he decided if the group is likely Teachers arc needed for this summer's Academy by the ment and the name of the huidling and room nUlllber tTheatre Arts of the California Institute of Technology give a Science, Ethics, anu Puhlic Policy seminar on to he helpful to you. This meeting is required in order to Sea academic hoarding program in the following areas where the hrlX will he placed \() the Cal tech Y, MC 21 x­ arc proud to present Inherit the Wind, a play hy Jeromc "Etha In.mtiahte: Scienc(:, Gem/a. and Rhynw in the allend the group. Call Virginia at the Counseling Cen­ of expertise: English, English as a Second Language, 51. Lawrence and Rohert E. Lee, on April 26th and 27th, Lull' J9th Century" on Thursday, April 11th, at 4pm in ter Ext. X331 to schedule a meeting. Computer Science, Math, French/Spanish, Science (En~ May 3rd, 4lh, and Illh al Xpm, and May 5lha nd 12lh al lhe Judy Lihrary. vironrnentallOceanography), Social Sciences (World, tCaltech Guitar Classes will he Darryl Den- 2pm in the Dahney Lounge. General Admission is $X, tThe Counccling Center will he offering a workshop U.S. History). The qualifications to work in the program ning (e-mail phone (213) studenL'i $5. Tickets arc available at the CaJtech Ticket tDr. David Srin, famous science fiction author, a.'ltro­ on relaxation and stress management. Over four are a Bachelor's degree in a related suhject and previ­ 465-0XX I), and arc free to students and stalT,as space office. physicist and Caltech alum, will come to Calteeh this weekly one-hour sessions, Dr. Jon Pedersen anu Jamil ous expericnce with youths. All applicants must also he permits. Classes arc given every Tuesday between 4:30 April 12th to give a talk, on the topic: "Science or Ali, M.A. will teach interested students a variety of re­ able to work from July. 3rd through August 10th. The and 5:30pm for heginners, 3:00 and 4:00pm for Inter­ tProfessor David Anerson and Associate Professor propagw7l!a:Which is more influei1tial to detamine hu­ laxation techniques aimed at the management of daily program is set up for the teachers to teach three morn­ mediate level guitarrists, and hetween 5:30 and 6:30pm PamelaUjorkman will he giving the next talk in the man hehaviol/r?" Put together hy S.P.E.T.R.E., the stress. The workshop will include some video and lec­ ing classes, assist in two recreational activities, and live for advanced guitarrists in the first niom of the SAC. Biology 0.1 Seminar Series entitled "lntroduction/llOw Caltech Science Fiction Cluh. The lecture will take place ture material hut will primarily consist of individual on-campus in Carlshad, California. Teachers will also do proteins/old andjunet;cm(' on Friday, April 5th at on April 12th at noon, in the Sturdivant Lecture Hall, exercises in relaxation techniques including muscle tens­ he asked to assist in supervising weekend excursions to tThe Bookstore is holding a contest to sec who can guess Spm in the Baxter Lecture Hall. This lecture series is 153 Noyes. Refreshments will he served at II :45am. ing, imagery, passive and active concentration, and an Southern California attractions, as well as attend to pe­ closest on how many jelly heans arc insiue the Caltech designed to provide an opportunity for non-hiologist For further information, please send e-mail to introduction to n()n~mystkal meditation. The focus of riodic donn supervision duties during some evenings 8ookstore Bunny. No purchase is necessary, and the members of the Cahech/JPL c(lmmunity to incrcase their .Ipcctrc@cco, or call (X I X) 577-53X4. the workshop will he on practicalmethous for everyday and weekends. All participants will he provided with winner, announces on Friday, April 5th, at noon, will awareness ami understanding of the hiological revolu­ usc, which can he learned quickly with daily practice. room and board as well as $2,200. This is a terrific ex­ get the hunny alllJ beans, tion and its implications. The lectures are designed as tOn Friday, April 12lh, al 4:(X) p.m. in the BaXler Lec­ The workshop will begin on starting on Tuesday, April perience working with youth in a California seaside aca­ an intcrconnecteu series which addresses the most cen­ ture Hall, Professor Elliot Meyerowitz and Associate 0lh, from 12:00pm to I 2:50pm, and will continue 1'01' the demic program. To apply, pleasesend a resume and cover tA two day blood drive will he hald in the Winnett tral and fundamental prohlems in hiology, hoth from the Professor Paul Sternberg will hc giving the next to next next three Tuesdays. Participants will allend all ji.)llr letter to the attention of: Ms. Eowyn Schutze, Academy Student Lounge. On Tuesday, April 'Jth, the hours arc standpoint of what we know as well as what we do not Biology 0.1 Seminar entitled "How i.\" thl' information sessions. If you arc interested in participating, please oy the Sea, P.O. Box 3000, Carlsbad, CA 9101 X-3tX)O. J 9: ISam to 2: JSpm, and on Wednesday, April Oth, the yet understand. The lectures arc presented hy memhers that encodes proteins stOfnl and Tl'trieved?" All arc in­ contacl the Counseling Center at Ext. X331. For more information, please call (61 Y) 434-7564 or Fax hours arc 12: 15pm to 5:30pm. Please contact Willia of the Biology Division faculty as well as by guest out­ viteu. (61~) 72~-1574. Zmuiu/'inas at extension 6001 for an appointment, al­ side speakers. All will he directed at a "lay" scientific though walk-ins arc welcome. audience. No prior knowledge of hiology is necessaJ)' tThe tenth annual All Mozart Concert will he held on The Lindsley f: Kimball Research Institute of New to understand them. Saturday" April 13th, at Rpm as well as on Sunday, April York Blood Center is announcing openings for under­ tA representative from PJ.A. will he on campus to an­ 14th, at 3pm, in the Dahney Lounge. On the program: graduate science students for summer research positions swer questi(ltlS about the swdent health insurance cov­ tThe Caltcch BallnH)lll Dance Cluh's Friday waltz cla'i:s Fantasia in F, K. 60X and Divertimento No.3 in B-Flat, in New York at the Research Institute. Participants will eragcand assist in resolving claims prohlems. The P.I.A. is continuing for another three weeks starting today, Fri­ K. 431)c preJi.}rmed hy the Caltcch Chamher Music Pf{)­ tProject Vote Smart has announced that a generous he provided with a $1 ,500 a month stipend plus housing representative will he availahle on Wednesday, April day, April 5th. Classes held in Dabney House Dining gram directeu hy Delores Bing; Divertimento in 0 Ma­ grant from the Hearst Foundation is making over $50,000 for the summer. Transportation to and from New York, llHh, in the Winnett Club Room! from 11 :OOam Hall (NOT Dahney Hall) from 7-X:30pm. Two classes jor, K. 136 preformed hy the C1atech Chamher Orches­ in scholarships available to students who want to work however, will not covered. If you arc interested, the tol :OOpm For further infonnation please call Marie at arc $6 for Caltech or JPL people or their partners, and tra with Conductor Allen Gross; Solemn Vepsers, K. 339, on the "Voter's Self Defense System" this spring and Deans'OfJIce has a list of the rescarch opportunities at the Health Center extension 6393. $lO for others. No partner is necessary; some waltz performed hy the Cbtech Chmaher Singers conducted during the entire 1996 presidential election series. This the Research Institute. To apply, please send a curricu­ experience is recommended. This class is advanced­ hy Donald Caldwell. Admission is free. project, through a phone hotline and a weh-sight, at­ lum vitae hy April 5th, 1996 to: Jan W.M. Visser, D.Sc" tThc Deans arc interested in hearing from you if you heginning to intermeuiate in level. Contact Ching Liu tempts to help give volers "a way to ucfend themselves New York Blood Center, 310 E. 67th St., New York, would like to allend New Student Orientation (Camp) at [email protected]!tech.eduor795-0660formorein­ The Caltech Jazz Bands will he playing allhe Baked from the a manipulative mudslinging of political cam­ NY ItX)21. as a UCC-at-Large and have not already heen selected formation. The Caltech Ballroom Dance Chih also con­ Potato (26 E. Colorado in midule of Old Town Pasa­ paigns" hy providing an instantaneous way for voters to hy your House. Camp is scheduled for Wednesday tinues its Wednesday Salsa classes in Winnett Lounge dena) with guest soloist Bohhy Rodriguez on Sunday, access the facts. Students interested in learning more The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in through Friday, Septemher 25th through 27th, 1906. The from 7:(x) lo X:30 p.m. April 14th, at 8:30pm. General admission is $X, students can conlacl Ann Yodel'S al eilher (541) 737-3760 or hy National Environmental Policy Foundation has cre­ Deans arc accepting nominations for these seven only $4. For rescrvalions, plcase call 564-1122. e-mail at [email protected]. ated a scholarship program to altract students into ca­ Uppcrclass Camp Counselors-at-Large positions through tCongressman George E. Brown will he giving a reers in environmental puhlic policy, health care, or trihal Monday, April 22ml, 19<)6. We will also need to hring speach presented hy the Caltech Management Associa­ From the Fe!!owships Advising and Re,HllIrCl'J Off/a, puhlic policy. Scholarships are awarded on the hasis of some additional student participants to camp to perform tion entitled "Where the trends in Nairona! Science exten.\'ion 2150. e~mai! lauren_Jtolper@starhuseJ merit to stuuents who are sophomores or juniors during special functions such as audio visual specialist, kitchen Policy aT(' Hl'adn" on Tuesday, April 9th, al4:30 pm, .cultech.edu: the 10)15-96 acauemic year and who have excellent aca­ coordinator, and photographer. If interested, suhmit a starting at 4:45pm, in the von Karman Auditorium. All demic records and demonstrated interest in and poten­ brief written description of y(Jur unique qualifications employees and students are wlecome to attend this event. tStuuents interesteu in ootaining financial aid in order tial Ji.}r careers in environmental puhlic policy or are (campus activilieAlaska Natives who have excel­ assisting, photography, etc. and why you want to attend tRonald G.Blom, JPL Research Scientist, will be dis­ sues such as coming out, heing out, dealing with family, developing countriesofAsia, Alrica, and Latin Amelica lent academic records and demonstrated interest in and UCC-at~Large camp) as a and/or Deans' Helper to the cllssing "Spacl' n'clmo!ogy and the Discovay (lthe Lost coping with a homophohic culture, anu heing GLB at can request a free hrochure, ''Travel Grants for educUnited States. EE164, Adaptive Filters and Optimal Filtcrs, will not Baxter Lecture Hall. This film features English sub- sion. Refreshments arc served. If you would like more would like to have us senu you a copy of a list of such Canauian or American citizenship and a minimum 2.7 information, please call x8331. programs plus a guide that tells you more ahout these GPA arc rcquired. Selected students will receive up to fellowships please e~mailthe Fellowships Advising 01'­ $2,5(X). Deadlines li,r IW6 arc April 15, June 15, and t Arc you looking for help in dealing with Ike. Give your name, specify teaching fellowships in Novemher 15 (postmark date), To receive an applica­ procrastination?A six-week Proc~astinationGroup for the subject or houy anu give your hox numher. lion, send a slamped (U.S. $.32), self-addressed No. 10 Rose graduate and unuergraduate students will he offered he­ Cleaners envelope to: The John Gyles Euucation Fund, Atten­ ginning Monday, April IS, 191)6. The group will pro­ The,Lindbergh Foundation Grant') Awards SUppIJr( tion: R. James Cougle, Administrator, P.O. Box 480X, vide: an opportunity to discuss procrastination difficul­ innovative iueas at their early stage ofdevelopment. The 712 Riverside Dr., Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada ties, examine the psychological issucs which may con­ grants are open 1O citizens of all countries anu support E3B 504. 210 FWY trihute to procrastination, and present ways to hegin to research and educational projects that address in some overcome procrastination. Kevin Austin, Ph.D., Direc­ way the halance hetween teChnology and the environ­ Scholarship applications arc now availahle from The Walnut SI. t!)r of the Student Counseling Service, will lead the group ment. Ten grants in amounts of up to $10,580 arc 20% discount on dry r- Jewish Community Foundation and The Jewish Voca­ with slaJTmemher Jamil Ali, M.A. The gnJUp will meet awarded each year. Applications arc availahle through tional Service for 1996-97 academic year scholarships. X ><'" ~.SI. '" the Fellowships Advising Onk~. Applicants must he Jewish students who will he sopho::: cleaning to all Caltech >'" mores, juniors, or seniors in 1996-97, and must have and staff! I Colorado ~Ivd. I~ Women who are U.S. citizens can apply for a travel Jlnancial neeu. Applicants must also be legal and per­ ACADEMY grant to Sweden if they plan to study or research in manent residents of Los Angeles county, and must have Sweden. More information is availahle in the Fellow­ a minimum 2.5 GPA. To receive an application, write BARBER SHOP ships Advising Office. Students can request an applica­ to: Jewish Vocational Service, Room 415,6505 Wilshire 115 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena II> (818) 577.14-38 tion from The American Women's Cluh in Sweden, ~(X)4X 27 N Catalina Ave., Pasadena Blvd., Los Angeles, CA before March I, or call Scholarship Foundalion, P.O. Box 12054, S-102 22 (213) 653-2X5X. Compleled appliealions arc due April Open Tues,-Sat., 7:30AM. "4:00 PM. Stockholm, Sweden. Be .Hlre to include a selfaddressed 15,1996. envelope with your application requesL (818) 449-1681 The American E1ectn)platers and Surface Finishers So­ PARIAN TRAVEL Work as a volunteer in one or more of 23 countries this ciety is offering $1 ,(X)O schohirships to undergraduate GOLDEN summer: Volunteers receive room and hoard and can GLOBE ... BEAR'S RESEARCH, and graduate students who will he full-time during 1996­ Caltech Officially Approved work [rom 2 to 4 weeks on a projcct. More than one 96. Unuergraduates must he at least junior standing in WRITING & EDITING SERVICE prcl't can he scheduled. Projects include tasks such as 96-97, and hoth undergraduates and graduates must be Most professional, courteous, economical and efficient service Since 1985 restoring a castle, organizing a festival, planting trees, studying melallurgy, metallurgical engineering, materi­ for your official and personal travel needs. Assistance with Research Papers, Theses, huilding a playground or implementing a recrcation pro­ alssdence or engineeling, chemistry, {;hcmic~11 engi­ Dissertations, Books & Vitae/Resumes gram for children. This program is sponsored hy the neering, or environmental engineering. Award selec­ Tutoring Services Free service to you. We deliver. Council on International Exchange (CIEE). 1l is a tions will he hased on, hut not limited to: career interest International Students Welcome very popular program, and it is highly advisahle to ap­ in surface finishing lechnologies, scholarship, achieve­ Airlines, Cruises, Tours, Hotels, Car Rentals. Sharon 1. Bear, Ph.D. (310) 470-6662 ply early. No language skills are needed with the excep­ ment, motivation, and potential. Financial need is not a tion ofSpanish for Spain and conversational French for factor. Applications and supporting documents must he Individual, Commercial, Groups. North Africa. There is a placement C{)st 01'$195 Ji.}r IJne poslmarked hy April 15, I ~96. 2-4 week project. Information brochures arc available in the Fellowships Office or we would he happy to send The Jewish F~unily and Children's Services is pleased (818) 511-8200 you one via campus mail: e-mail your name,' the fact to announce the continued availahility of financial sup­ 468 S. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena that you want an International Volunteer Projects 1996 port for Jewish individuals and their families. JFCS hrochure and your mailcode to provides hunureds of students loans, grants, and schol­ [email protected] of last arships to Jewish students. Individuals may apply for year's volunteer projet:ts is availahle for review in the up to $5,000. Special scholarships are availahlc for study 6JTice. Note that special fellowships for minority stu­ in Israel. To he eligihle, students must have financial uents interested in this program are availahle through need, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be residents of San lhe CIEE. Frandsco, the Penim;ula, Marin or Sonoma counties, or the Bay Area. There are no deadlines-applications are From the Deans' Office, 102 Parsons-Gates: accepted throughout the year. The Financial Aid OHice ~ ~ has applications. e.rtautO The Beckman Internship will be availahle for the sum- Under' New Ownership ** AwardWinner **

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