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Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 Opinions 10 · Focus 13 · Entertainment 19 · Comics 28 · Sports 36 Physics overhauls course curriculum By Haining Yu better ways to teach,” Schatz said. Assistant News Editor “Implementing new materials, new technologies and new approaches to This semester, the School of teach physics better…is the driving Physics is bringing some major motivation behind any change we changes to Physics I and II, otherwise bring into the classroom.” known as 2211 and 2212, as part of This semester’s changes in policy, an overhaul of its two most widely however, are not only a continuation taken courses. towards “better physics instruction,” Class attendance is now man- but are also a result of the changes datory for the over 2,000 students implemented last semester. currently taking the intro physics Last fall’s new textbooks were courses. All sections of 2211 and designed to help students look at 2212 are also now using the Personal multiple ways of solving a problem, Response System (PRS) to answer while the new course schedule “sig- course questions during lecture. nificantly decreased the amount of By Ethan Trewhitt/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Undergraduate TAs have also been material covered, in order to teach the hired to lead 2212 laboratory classes, topics in more depth,” said long-time inter Wonder- and some of the lab periods are now physics instructor Martin Jarrio. W land: A large being used as Analysis Tutorials, “The idea is that it is preferable ice storm pummelled essentially TA-led recitation time to have the students really under- the Atlanta area this in which more complicated physics stand a relatively small amount of past weekend, coating problems are worked out by students material, rather than giving them everything from cars in a group. only the vaguest inklings of a large to trees. A group of According to Michael Schatz, ‘smorgasbord’ of ideas,” said Jarrio, students enjoyed a physics undergraduate coordinator, who was, and still is, heavily involved game of “broomball” these changes, along a change in in the curriculum changes. on the ice-covered textbooks last fall, are simply steps in PRS questions were also added CRC fields Saturday their “continual attempt to improve to some of the lectures. night. Other students physics education.” “The point of using this technol- who ventured out “It is part of our job as profes- ogy,” Schatz said, “is to get students enjoyed sliding along sors here…We are in the process icy sidewalks. of constantly seeking how to find See Physics, page 5

By Jamie Howell/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Housing responds to Commencement plans in flux report of dorm mold By Stephen Baehl faces potential overcrowding. Options include using a ticketing By Michael Handelman nance requests for their residence News Editor “For spring commencement, system to limit guests attending the Staff Writer as the standard means of requesting which is traditionally the largest, ceremony, splitting the undergradu- dormitory maintenance or repair. Commencement this year may there simply isn’t enough room in the ate commencement up by college or A “serious health concern” re- “We do have a very sophisticated see drastic changes with regards to Coliseum,” said Bob Harty, executive changing venues. ported by local news station WGNX work order system …a student from the organization—and possibly the director of Institute Communica- While the Institute is leaning has sent Housing Department of- their desk can submit a work order, location—of the ceremony. tions and Public Affairs. toward a change of venue for the ficials scrambling to respond to the can track a work order,” said Mike While there are no problems with Faced with Tech’s largest graduat- ceremony, nothing has yet been final- channel’s allegations. Black, director of Housing. the way the Institute’s fall and sum- ing class ever this May, Harty and ized. Harty expects, however, that an Extensive growth of mold on the “We can do an immediate evalu- mer commencements are run, the others have examined several alterna- announcement of the final decision walls and ceilings in a dorm room ation…We have a system in place,” more popular spring commencement tive possibilities for commencement. will be made within the week. in Montag Hall was shown in the he added. report, which cited an epidemic of The department cited existing mold growth among many rooms privacy policies that would have in the dormitory. prevented discovery of the mold Provost funds music department A freshman student interviewed without a student report. By Nikhil Joshi does not fund academic units. fit the criteria for a Tier II organiza- in the report said, “I just feel like I am “Students are responsible for Staff Writer “When it began to ask for fund- tion, Norville said. living in this unhealthy jail cell, and the living environment…We don’t ing, the department was non-aca- The department offers a Music I can’t do anything about it…people want to have to go in every day and In a written agreement with the demic,” he said. “It was classified Minor and a Certificate in Fine have been coughing, and [had] stuffy check…We expect them to notify us music department, SGA stated that as a Tier II organization consisting Arts, and is currently developing a noses, and things like that.” by the email work order system or it would discontinue its funding curriculum for a major. Although the mold was cleaned our call center,” Black said. of the department for fiscal year Although SGA supports the up soon after the news report, the Although the Department of 2005-2006. “When it began to expansion of the music department, Department of Housing maintains Housing conducts periodic health The agreement said that the de- it does so given that “those degree that they did not receive a work and safety checks, current policy does partment “has agreed that it will no ask for funding, the offerings do not require funding request to remove the mold prior not require residents’ rooms to be longer need to request an operating [music] department from the SAF [Student Activity Fee] to the on-campus investigation by inspected on a frequent basis. budget from SGA.” budget,” as is written in the agree- WGNX news. According to Gillis, he first The department will now be was non-academic.” ment with the department. “We have procedures set up for learned about the mold incident receiving university funding from “We are paying for instruments, people who have complaints…and from the evening news report on the Office of the Provost instead. The Pelham Norville sheet music, concerts and supplies these were not used,” said Fran Gillis, WGNX. agreement also states that Institute Graduate senator for courses,” Norville said. “Students associate director for Facilities. “It has been growing for some funding from the Provost will be a are getting course credit and paying The student who was interviewed time…in there for at least for two “long-term” arrangement. tuition—[tuition] is the money that by WGNX declined comment to the weeks of growth. It was nasty, Graduate Senator Pelham Nor- of a number of clubs and organiza- should be going towards funding the Technique regarding the incident. from what I saw in the news,” Gil- ville said that SGA’s move was driven tions.” department.” Housing cited the web-based lis said. by the fact that the music department Since the department is now “work order” system, where residents is an academic department, and SGA categorized as academic, it does not See Music, page 9 have the capability to file mainte- See Mold, page 8 2 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique NEWS

Technique Online Voice your opinion! From the files of the GTPD... Last issue’s question received 112 responses. Is student seating at the Coliseum sufficient? Campus Crime

I don’t go to games anyway - 14.3% Yes, everything’s Suspect scales barbed wire tempted to speak to the man, he ran fine -5.4% out of the building and onto Hemp- On Jan. 18, a female on campus hill Ave., where he was promptly Stolen hard drive stated that she saw a suspicious male arrested in front of the GT police on a bike break the window of a department. On Dec. 13, a student picked vehicle parked on Calhoun Street Oil pan dragged up a package from the post office in Home Park around 3 p.m. that should have included a Maxtor Officers located the man near On Jan. 14, a non-student on DiamondMax Hard Drive. Ethel Street and Hemphill but lost We need more stu- When the student returned to campus said her husband dropped Mostly, but ticket lines dent seating - 71.5% him after he climbed over a barbed her off at the lower level of Burge are too long - 9.8% his room and opened the package, wire fence. he noticed that the hard drive had Deck. He drove into the lower level to turn around. When he drove already been taken out of the box. Suspect runs...to police By Lauren Griffin / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The box he received was taped through a flooded area of the deck, This week’s question: closed, but he could open it from A suspicious man was seen snoop- his oil pan loosened on one side and What is the biggest problem with Physics courses? the bottom and re-close it the same ing around an office in the ISyE was dragged on the ground. Tell us at www.nique.net way. The student said he reported building Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. This week’s campus crime informa- the incident to the Postal Clerk. When a faculty member at- tion contributed by Alexandra Pajak Corrections

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Undergraduate House of Representatives Council UHR appoints new elections chair Clippings ach week, elected members of the houses of the Student Government EAssociation (SGA) meet to consider allocation bills and talk about campus issues. Here are summaries of those meetings.

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By Arcadiy Kantor Bills passed Senior Staff Writer • Joint allocation to AASU (conference committee version) Tuesday’s short Graduate Student Senate meeting was dominated by a • Appointment of graduate senator presentation from Melissa Moore, communications offi cer for Auxiliary Bills tabled • Joint allocation to Winterguard Services. Th e senators also dealt with Club three bills. Moore discussed the quarterly status report released by Auxiliary praise for eff orts to increase the By Stephen Marek / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS Services in January. Th e report high- number of available used textbooks Melissa Moore of Auxiliary Services delivers her quarterly report to UHR at its Tuesday night meeting. lighted some of the accomplishments last semester. Moore spoke to both houses of student government this week. of the Auxiliary Services department According to Moore, thanks over the end of last year and winter to more aggressive book buyback By Shan Sharif and oversees preparations for the Bills passed break. policies and improved coordination Contributing Writer spring’s SGA elections. • Joint allocation to AASU According to Moore, the depart- with professors, the bookstore was Finally, a bill proposing a joint (conference committee version) ment is currently off ering funding Th e Undergraduate House of allocation to the Winterguard Club able to increase the number of used • Appointment of undergraduate for qualifying organizations and books up for grabs at the start of the Representatives passed two bills and was postponed.Th ese bills produced elections chair events through BuzzFunds received semester by 94 percent compared to postponed one during a brief session almost no discussion among the rep- by Auxiliary Services from bookstore a year ago. Tuesday night. resentatives. Rather, the majority of Bills tabled purchases. Guidelines describing Moore also briefly discussed The conference committee the night’s time was spent by special • Joint allocation to Winterguard the eligibility requirements for the the IMPACT scholarships that are version of a joint allocation to the guest Melissa Moore, communica- Club funds were posted on the Auxiliary sponsored by Auxiliary Services. In African American Student Union tions offi cer for Auxiliary Services, Services website Jan. 21. addition, she mentioned that various (AASU) was passed unanimously. in her presentation of the quarterly Moore reported on other is- Moore also spoke aboutother members of the Auxiliary Services Th is bill provided funding to the report.Moore outlined what Auxil- sues such as campus housing, the projects on which various Auxiliary staff will be profi led on the website AASU for Black History Month iary Services has achieved and what bookstore and the health center. Services units are currently working. starting this month. celebrations, including the Black they plan for the future. She began Auxiliary Services is working with Housing is currently renovating the Th e main portion of the meeting Leadership Conference and Heri- with a description of the IMPACT the bookstore to increase the number Folk residence hall, and the new began after the conclusion of the tage Night. Scholarship. Auxiliary Services is of used books available for students Tenth and Home family housing presentation. Kasi David, graduate Also, a new undergraduate elec- going to provide a $3,000 scholar- to purchase. units opened to students at the end student president, informed senators tions chair was appointed. Chris ship to 10 selected students; the Moore also mentioned the num- of last year. Rankine was sworn in to the posi- deadline for applications is Friday, ber of students using the services The bookstore also received See GSS, page 4 tion. Th e elections chair organizes March 4. provided by the health center.

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date was established. The details Physics from page 1 vary between 2211 and 2212, but essentially, students are permitted to interact more, to pose questions, to miss a certain number of classes. to interact with the instructor and For each class missed over that limit, themselves…to develop problem- points will be taken off their respec- solving skills. There are lots of tive final grades. different ways of representing a However, missing a PRS question problem,” he said. also cuts down on each student’s PRS Physics instructors felt, and or “classroom participation” grade. still feel, that many students sim- Schatz stressed that the PRS is not ply memorize a slew of formulas simply an attendance-taking tool, without really understanding the but that its primary purpose is to physics behind the formulas. The engage students in the classroom. overwhelming consensus among the According to students, however, the various instructors seems to be that degree of interaction differs from most students don’t actively engage lecturer to lecturer since there are no in problem solving, but instead hunt set guidelines for teachers on how to for a ‘magic formula’ that they hope use the PRS questions. will lead to the answer. “We only got one minute to an- In response to this concern, as swer the question,” said Angharad of last semester, more and more Pagnon, a second-year Mechanical handwritten problems have been Engineering major who took 2212 added to physics quizzes in place last semester, and whose instructor of the standard multiple choice used the PRS on a regular basis. questions. By Julia Bunch/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS “The questions were either deadly While more handwritten prob- Physics students in Professor Robert Sudduth’s class use their Personal Response Systems (PRS) to obvious, or didn’t demonstrate con- lems meant more hand-grading for answer questions during class. Attendance in Physics I and II classes is now mandatory. cepts, or were of a difficulty that was the instructors, the trade-off was that unrealistic,” she said, countering the they would have a firsthand look at drop the class removed,” Murray a pre-lab reading and be prepared of attendance: 80 percent or more, effectiveness of the PRS questions. how well students really understand said. “Last semester, the people who to take a quiz at the beginning of 80 to 60 percent, and 60 percent Pagnon is glad, however, that the the problems. dropped the class weren’t taken out the lab period. The students then or below. TA-led tutorials are now being held. Unfortunately, the experience of of the mix.” Thus it appeared that a split into groups to solve a number The data showed that the aver- “Access to help outside of class was grading the problems led some phys- very large number of people failed, of questions re- age grades of those in the high- lacking last semester.” ics instructors to realize that some but that number included those lating to a topic est attendance As for mandatory class atten- students really did not understand who failed and those who dropped covered in cur- bracket had sig- dance, most students hold a negative many concepts that the professors the class. rent lectures. “The point of using nificantly high- view towards the policy. “The class felt to be basic and central to the However, based on what he had A n o t h e r this technology is er grades than lecture and reading are at a much course. seen while grading the quizzes, Mur- consequence of the lower two, lower level than the homework and “We were appalled,” said Physics ray said that he was “not surprised” last semester’s to get students to with the low- quizzes,” said Jeff Ely, a first-year Instructor Eric Murray. that there were many bad grades. changes comes interact more, to est attendance Industrial Engineering major cur- Whether or not it was related According to Jarrio, the poor from the use of group having the rently taking Physics I. Because of to the curriculum change, a small performance on the handwritten the PRS trans- pose questions...to lowest average that, he said that he doesn’t feel that drop in GPA occurred last semester. problems was “a major part of the mitter. Lecturers develop problem- grades. lecture attendance is helpful to his According to the instructors, this motivation in introducing the new using the PRS Though the grade in the class. He said, however, drop was not a large one, and was tutorials—our goal is to make sure last semester solving skills.” relationship is that the PRS questions do help to not unexpected, due to warnings at that students can’t get through the were able to ac- not necessarily foster conversation in class. the beginning of the semester that course without taking an explicit curately track Michael Schatz causal, Schatz “It’s helpful that they have us no “end-of-semester curve” would step away from knee-jerk formula- the attendance Physics undergrad coord. said, “There is a discuss the answers with each other,” be implemented. Many students, jockeying and toward analytical of their students strong correla- agreed Toni Cliett, a first-year however, believed that a majority problem-solving.” by seeing which tion between Architecture major also in 2211, of the class had failed. The tutorials are held instead of students answered questions and on people who didn’t show up to the though she finds it “annoying that “Usually when the students see a hands-on lab, and there are five in which days. From those numbers, lecture and people who didn’t do they make you come [to class],” even their grades, they see their position all spread throughout the semester. students were placed into three well in the course.” though she feels she would come to in the class with the people who Students are expected to look over categories according to percentage As a result, the attendance man- class regardless.

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Aging Cyberbuzz code to get facelift GSS from page 3 By Arcadiy Kantor here all the time, and then we’ve At the time of the site’s launch, it frequently slow to be updated be- that the online bill submission Senior Staff Writer got to find a more permanent solu- provided an invaluable resource to cause the updates to organization system will soon be active, and tion,” McDonald said. “From what organizations. “When Cyberbuzz information in Cyberbuzz are still warned senators to be on the lookout The Cyberbuzz website, originally I understand, it’s was created, done manually. for an upcoming budget bill. created to serve as a central student very hard to...go originally, there Despite the challenges, some Senator Pelham Norville asked portal but recently better-known in and deal with was no place for progress is being made to rectify for volunteers to participate in a for its student organization list- other people’s “That’s been an student orga- many of the site’s issues. “We’re work- meeting to help determine program- ing aspects, will soon undergo an code.” issue that we’ve nization host- ing on all of our organization updates ming and promotion for the Ferst overhaul. Compound- ing,” McDonald being electronic, so [organizations] Center for the Arts. Several parties are currently in ing the problem been dealing with said. don’t have to fill out paperwork The senators then proceeded to the process of meeting to resolve site- is the complexity over the years— H o w e v e r, anymore,” McDonald said. vote on a conference committee ver- related issues, according to Danielle of the Cyberbuzz since the halt of Other planned enhancements sion of a bill allocating $1,600 to the McDonald, director of student in- system, which that transition of updates, many include providing organizations with African American Student Union for volvement. McDonald is responsible has made some information and of its features position-specific email addresses, expenses related to Black History for overseeing Cyberbuzz. parts of the site have been super- which would make it easier to get Month events. The bill passed with The website was originally de- difficult to up- people.” seded by other in touch with officers. “You don’t no discussion. veloped by several students, none date. “That’s o n - c a m p u s have to know the person, necessar- The senators also tabled the bill of whom still attend Tech today. been an issue Danielle McDonald projects. ily; you would email that position,” allocating funds to the Winterguard As these students did not transition that we’ve been Dir. Student Involvement The portal McDonald said. Club because no organization repre- maintenance of the site to others, dealing with over aspects of Cy- The site is also facing a more fun- sentative was at the meeting. the website’s development has not the years—that berbuzz are now damental problem with its mailing In addition, the senators voted progressed in recent years. transition of information and people. transitioning to BuzzPort, so the list functionality. According to Mc- on a spot bill to add a new member “It’s one of the problems with For the past year or two we’ve basi- most relevant remaining portion Donald, many of the lists are prone to the senate, filling a spot that had programs that are created by stu- cally been in upkeep mode for that of the site is the database of student become available. The member was dents, because our students aren’t reason,” McDonald said. organizations. This, however, is See Buzz, page 7 sworn in at the meeting.

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tion,” McDonald said. to do something...[and] does any of to make sure that all of the security their lists into [OIT’s software]... from page 4 To facilitate these fixes, McDon- the upgrading that we’re trying to precautions are put in place.” they’ll have to recreate their lists,” Buzz ald has hired a student to officially do,” McDonald said. Other Cyberbuzz functions that McDonald said. act as the Cyberbuzz administrator. The office of student involvement OIT may take over in the future in- Student feedback on Cyberbuzz’s to generating email loops, and the is currently planning to request SGA current state has not been positive. software used by Cyberbuzz is not funding for the position for spring “It seems to be buggy and pointless,” capable of automatically stopping “I think that people semester. “It seems to be said Vasily Vylkov, a fourth-year them, which results in downtime Some of Cyberbuzz’s issues can- CS major. “It’s turned into a sea of for the website’s servers. are frustrated with not be handled by a student alone, buggy and pointless. broken links.” “We closed down Cyberbuzz over the [email] lists, however. It’s turned into a sea McDonald hopes that the recent the Christmas break...because of the According to McDonald, due to efforts will improve students’ experi- list problem,” McDonald said. especially when they the student-created and maintained of broken links.” ence with Cyberbuzz, although it This problem, as well as the shut- go down.” status of the website, OIT has not may take some time. down, have been particularly hard on played a major role in securing and Vasily Vylkov “There’s a learning curve, and the student organizations that have Danielle McDonald managing the servers that run the Fourth-year CS major there’s not a lot of downtime where come to count on Cyberbuzz. site. people can wait for someone to learn “I think that people are frustrated Dir. Student Involvement “We’re in a lot of meetings now this stuff,” McDonald said. “A lot of with the lists, especially when they to figure out how we’re going to clude the mailing lists and organiza- organizations have experienced frus- go down. Everybody relies so much “That person provides support when deal with that responsibility and tion web hosting, which could prove trations with Cyberbuzz in the past, on their organizational email lists. organizations are having problems whose responsibility it is going to to be troublesome for organizations. and so we’re really hoping to reduce That’s usually the biggest frustra- with something [or] don’t know how be,” McDonald said. “OIT wants “If we’re not able to directly import those frustrations,” she said.

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contacting outside media. from page 1 Mold “[Students] are free to use the news media, but if they are going to Ultimately, the Department be fair…they need to give us a chance cleaned the affected rooms of mold to solve the problem,” he said. soon after the report was aired. How- Overall, Gillis felt that the work ever, citing the significant amount order system would have rectified of mold located in the room, Tech’s the situation. environmental health office was “The work order system is there dispatched to ascertain the potential for you to have a comfortable living toxicity of the mold. environment…but you have to help After some investigation, Gil- us by telling us where there is fault lis concluded that moisture from in the system,” he said. the bathroom, combined with Some Institute officials feel that excessive heat and open windows the WGNX news report exaggerated in the affected dorm rooms, were the mold situation. contributing factors to the excess “The issue was sensationalized,” mold growth. said Institute Communications Preliminary results, however, and Public Affairs Director Bob indicate that the students were not Harty. Harty was concerned that exposed to any hazardous toxins. the news report may be providing Black has also stated that misinformation to students and “…[health center personnel] have their parents. ByJamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS not seen any seen any rushes from “The only thing that bothers me a he Weather Outside Is Frightful: TheStudent Center Programs Council’s Special Events Committee Montag.” little bit is that I think it can give other held July in January in the CRC last Friday night. While the weather cooled down just before the weekend’s Gillis felt that the Department students and certainly parents…a iceT storm, Tech students enjoyed a tropical atmosphere in the CRC leisure pool. should have been given an opportu- false sense of crisis where I don’t nity to address the problem prior to think that one exists,” he said.

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and receive money for club expen- from page 1 ditures, such as trips, formals, and Music speakers,” he said. “This can be done Furthermore, according to the either by requesting funds as Tier agreement, SGA will not fund “any III organizations, or by submitting events associated with the music bills asking for money.” department courses.” These requests, as the agreement David Andersen, undergraduate stated, would be reviewed as long as chair of the Joint Finance Com- “student government is not fund-

“Students are “This is a win-win getting course credit situation for the and paying tuition— music department this is the money and SGA.” that should be going David Andersen towards funding the JFC Chair department.” Pelham Norville ing—directly or indirectly—the music department itself,” Norville Graduate Senator said. Amy Phuong, undergraduate mittee, said, “This is a win-win student body president, said that situation for the music department the change is beneficial. and SGA. The music department By Julia Bunch/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS “We were initially perceived will be receiving more money from Members of the clarinet section of the band practice in the Couch building. The music department’s as not wanting to help the music the Provost than it was receiving newly found funding from the Provost will go toward these and other students interested in music. department, but this is not true,” from SGA.” she said. Norville said that the Student organizations. The elimination of budget structure, he continued, last year, expressed confidence in “We have made the distinction Activity Fee—the main source of the music department from the organizations are more likely to get the decision. between academic departments SGA organizational funding—fluc- budget, Andersen said, frees up about the funding they need. “I understand the difficulties in and student organizations with tuates, whereas university funding $50,000 that SGA can allocate to “It should have been changed the budget last year,” he said, “and the intention of helping both the would be more stable. other non-academic groups that are before,” he said. “In the past we I am glad that SGA has taken great music department as well as student SGA asserted in the agreement in need of funds. had to cut part of the budgets from steps towards doing what they can organizations.” that Institute funding would benefit Last year, when SGA had agreed the clubs. Now, we will be able to monetarily.” The Technique contacted Dr. the music department more than “the to pay half of the total funding for provide more funding for these The clubs in the music depart- Frank Clark, director of the music smaller and more-limited Student the department, many student orga- student organizations rather than ment could either request funds as department, but he declined to Activity Fee budget, and the music nizations within it did not receive as for academic courses.” Tier III organizations, or submit comment. department has agreed.” much money as they had requested, Chorale President Tony Le, whose bills to SGA asking for money, Provost Jean-Lou Chameau was According to Andersen, the Norville said. organization only received about Norville said. unavailable for comment prior to decision will benefit student-led Because of the change in the new half of its requested funds from SGA “They [the clubs] can now ask for printing. 10 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique OPINIONSpage 10

“The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” Quote of the week: “I hope that while so many people are OPINIONS TECHNIQUE out smelling the flowers, someone is Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 taking the time to plant some.” Technique • Friday, February 4, 2005 —Herbert Rappaport

OUR VIEWS CONSENSUS OPINION Physics fundamentals Beginning last fall, the School of Physics has embarked on a program to overhaul its introductory courses, PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2212, in order to help students develop better problem- solving skills and understanding of key concepts. The changes include enforcing attendance at lectures and labs, narrowing the curriculum, and the use of Personal Re- sponse Systems that enable students to answer questions during lectures and during labs. While the changes are a step in the right direction, the school has not yet proven whether or not the new methods will positively improve the students’ learning experiences. It is clear from the performance of last semester’s PHYS 2211 and 2212 classes (albeit without the mandatory attendance requirement) that the department has a long way to go. Based on the Fall 2004 grade distributions on the Course Critique database, the School of Physics had the highest percentage of students with D’s or F’s in its courses and lowest grade point averages when compared to all other introductory lab science courses. GPAs in PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2212 averaged 2.17 and 1.93. Approximately 25 percent of PHYS 2211 students By Erin Gatlin / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS received a D or F, while 34 percent of students in PHYS 2212 received a D or F. In CHEM 1310 and CHEM 1311, the aver- age GPAs were 2.73 and 2.28. The introductory biology classes Beware of research that goes too far had GPAs of 2.64 and 3.14, respectively. If I asked you, “What is a hu- “We must ask ourselves, ‘Is It is not likely that the newest changes will do much to help man being?” you probably wouldn’t this really a branch of science these numbers. Showing up to a lecture doesn’t guarantee have a very hard time answering the question. Somewhere in your worth opening?’ I say, it understanding. Professors should not force students to attend answer you would probably men- large lecture classes. It should be up to the student to decide how tion the various physical and social isn’t.” characteristics that are unique to much responsibility he or she takes for his or her own grade. us humans. However one answers Jamie Howell Instead of fixing the core problem (large lectures and recitations the question, I don’t anticipate any Photography Editor that adversely affect students’ ability to learn complex material) reasonably intelligent person strug- gling to come up with traits that the school is simply placing the blame for poor performances make a human being. This question putting a developing human brain in used to save lives. How could anyone on students’ attendance patterns and problem-solving skills. is easy to answer because all human a mouse (this experiment is planned oppose such a noble cause? The school should instead examine the “chemistry model”— beings are fundamentally the same for later this year) if it were for a Though I’m sure cloning tech- on a genetic level, despite the minor good cause. nology has given scientists some of having small recitations once a week with a lab TA to go over differences such as skin color, hair No, those experiments in them- the valuable data they were initially homework and concepts. The chemistry department handled color and physical proportions. selves are fine. The problem is that seeking, it is the non-research based over 1,400 students last fall. Its lecture sizes are comparable What if we weren’t all the same? such experimentation sets an ex- motives of third parties that make What if there were several different tremely dangerous precedent both the pioneering of this technology to physics lectures, but its recitations have 20-30 student and species of human—one “traditional” in the scientific research community disturbing. Today there is a company conducted by TAs instead of the professor. human species and several artificially and in society in general. Opening called Genetic Savings and Clone Physics recitations are conducted once a week by professors created human/animal hybrids? I new frontiers in technology with (I’m not making this up) which think if this were the case most people cutting edge experiments is similar will create you an exact clone of in a large 200-person lecture. Undergraduate TAs who hold would feel like human integrity to the opening of Pandora’s box in your deceased cat for the low price mandatory problem solving-skills workshops could instead would have been compromised and Greek mythology—it cannot be of $50,000. The motives of this teach a weekly recitation that would answer students’ questions that science had taken a step in the undone. We must ask ourselves, “Is company are quite a bit different wrong direction. This hypothetical this really a branch of science worth than those of the original pioneers about homework and lecture material. situation isn’t the result of me watch- opening?” I say it isn’t. of this technology. Unless basic changes are made to the classroom environment, ing too many science fiction movies. The consequences of the abuse of If the technology existed to clone it is unlikely that the overall situation will improve. This is real science and research that this particular genetic technology humans, would someone do it? How is in its infancy right now. are a little hard to comprehend. much would some people pay to Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Edito- Over the past several years, Some of the less serious incidences of have a child that died of unnatural scientists have been mixing various abuse could be a few human/animal causes cloned? rial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions components of human and animal embryos killed in a laboratory after Unless there were clearly defined, of individual editors. genetic material for research pur- several months of development. strictly enforced laws against it, poses. The research has centered That’s okay, right? It’s not like they it would happen just as soon as around more accurately modeling were human. Or were they? One technology permitted it. Though EDITORIAL BOARD human cellular growth in animals. of the worst case scenarios for such currently not as financially enticing Currently the experiments have abuse, though a long shot from as cloning technology, I believe this Daniel Amick, Editor-in-Chief been limited to mice, but the science the very humble experiments cur- same model holds for the genetic Jennifer Schur, Executive Editor Kimberly Rieck, Opinions Editor behind the genetic blending certainly rently being conducted, could entail blending of animals and humans. Stephen Baehl, News Editor Jamie Howell, Photography Editor isn’t limited to mice. multiple species of humans being Certain people are going to do it Jennifer Lee, Focus Editor Joshua Cuneo, Online Editor I foresee a very serious problem “created” in a laboratory. just because they can. Hillary Lipko, Entertainment Editor Lauren Griffin, Advertising Manager in the near future (before I’m 30) if How likely is abuse? I’m going to You don’t have to consider Kyle Thomason,Sports Editor Art Seavey, Development Editor there aren’t some very strict guide- have to put this one in the “if it can yourself a religious or even spiritual lines placed on such research. The be done, it will be done” category. person to see the danger in these Copyright Notice problem is not the current research For an example, look no further experiments. Copyright © 2005, Daniel Amick, Editor-in-Chief, and by the Board of Student Publications. being done. I, like most scientists, than cloning technology. When it Compromising the genetic code The Technique is an official publication of the Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. No part have no problem with putting hu- was pioneered, the stated motive of humans by blending it with other of this paper may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the Editor or from the Board of Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the Editor or the individual man blood in mice to gain more behind the technology was to obtain species is an area of genetic research authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Student Publications, the students, staff valuable data on certain diseases. more valuable and accurate research that needs strict limitations, if not or faculty of the Georgia Institute of Technology or the University System of Georgia. First copy free. I think I would even be okay with models that would ultimately be a total ban. Subsequent copies $1 each. OPINIONS Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 11 Campus environment not conducive to sleep It’s happened to all of us. that keep them awake. You’re trying to catch a few extra “I have had my slumber I don’t want to use this edito- Zs after a particularly long night disturbed too many times rial to point fingers and say that BUZZ and...RRRR—some obnoxiously the excess noise pollution is Around the Campus loud grounds-keeping implement on the day I don’t have to the fault of this department or impedes your attempt to get wake up at 8 a.m.” that the high temperatures in What would your ideal even a solid five hours of sleep. the dorms is the fault of that You pull your pillow over your department. bumper sticker say? head to block out the noise, only Hillary Lipko Fingerpointing only upsets to find that pillows don’t make Entertainment Editor and offends and works contrary good sound insulators. to any facilitation of change or Finally, exasperated, you adjustment. look at the clock, figuring that and chainsaws is required to do ing up on subtleties, involves That said, I’m simply putting if someone is making that much so. However I have to ask, is it the excessive heat in the dorms my grievances out there so that noise outside your window, it necessary to work on the grounds during the winter months. the “powers that be” might be must be later than you thought. surrounding residence halls when So what does that have to do aware that there is a problem. I Upon realizing that it’s only the majority of people are still with noise and trying to sleep? also hope that other students who 7:30, you climb out of bed and trying to sleep? First of all, most people find it live on campus and have found in a last ditch effort to block out No matter where on campus difficult to sleep in a room that either of these things to be sources the offending racket, you close you live, there’s a fair amount is 80 degrees. of undue stress speak out and the window. of noise at any time of the day. With the possible exception request that change occur. You know what I’m talking Going to school in the middle of possibly some very cold days, For instance, is it possible for about. of a city, that’s to be expected heaters in rooms tend to stay off noisy, early morning grounds We’ve all been there, so I’m and accepted. because the heat in the hallways keeping procedures to be rel- Brian Tomlin sure you’ve realized by now I mean, face it, there’s not and common areas is enough egated to areas of campus where ARCH Fourth-year that in my above anecdote I’ve much anyone can do about the to keep everything more than people are already awake, or at addressed two little annoyances noise of the interstate or the racket warm. the very least not still trying to “I brake for ladies.” of living on campus. of the garbage truck clamoring As a result, most residents sleep? I’m not going to pretend that down the road at 6 a.m. You get leave their windows open at night Or, could the heating in the I’m dealing with a hard-hitting used to it, and after a week or to keep things at a comfortable hallways and common areas of issue here. so you’re able to sleep through temperature. residence halls be kept at a lower It’s just that I, like many it. However, any additional The connection between these temperature, say a more energy- others, have had my slumber decibels over that and sleep is a two annoyances follows some efficient 68 or 70 degrees? disturbed one too many times near-impossibility. pretty decent linear logic. With Sure it’s not a really big deal, on the one day that I don’t have Now, I said there are two the windows open, any outside and sure it might even be a little to wake up at 8 a.m. little annoyances of living on noise becomes much more au- petty, but in an environment I realize that it is necessary to campus that I was going to ad- dible and residents must then that is already pretty stressful, it keep the grounds of the campus dress here. decide whether excessive noise can’t hurt to remove a few minor looking nice and that the use of One is excess noise pollution; or excessive heat is the lesser of stressors from the lives of students leaf blowers, pressure washers the other, if you’re good at pick- two evils when it comes to things who are already on edge.

OUR VIEWS HOT OR NOT YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sucheta Banerjee ‒ or ‒ Cartoon unfair to team IE Third-year HOT NOT [Editor’s Note: This letter alumni support them by attend- “Get off the road.” responds to last week’s editorial car- ing their games. toon about the ticketing promotion This year I really saw what at women’s basketball games.] Tech’s student body and alumni I found the cartoon that Mr. think of the women’s program. Lewis drew in last week’s issue One instance was when the very offensive. He forgot to draw men played first and the women the family members, classmates, followed, and everybody left. friends and the women’s basket- When we played Georgia at ball booster club. He just drew home, there were more Georgia the staff of Tech. When I first saw fans in the stands than Tech Bynum’s clutch shot Iced over weekend the cartoon it made my blood fans. Yet again, Will Bynum has Obviously Old Man Winter pressure go up. We’ve beaten Georgia two showed that he’s Tech’s go-to guy forgot to check the calendar when Yes, I’m a mother of a women’s out of the three years that Coach at the buzzer with his game-win- he blanketed Atlanta with ice basketball player, who is not MaChelle Joseph has been here. ning three pointer against FSU in last Saturday. How many times playing this season. I’m writing Joseph has been able to recruit the final seconds. His last-second have we prayed for the campus to this letter for the other members women that are ranked in the top shot brought back memories of close to avoid a big test or quiz? of her team. It hurts when such 100 coming out of high school his three game-winning shots For it to happen on a Saturday Lauren Dunn talented young women don’t get to attend Tech. Some of these BIO Freshman in Tech’s NCAA tournament is just plain cruel. And why did the love from the student body women were on the top 100 list victories last year. The Cameron we not receive a megamod about or the alumni that they give to all through high school. The “Back off or I’ll hit my Crazies shouldn’t even bother to the campus closing? Why do we the men by supporting them at majority of these women are try to intimidate Bynum tomor- receive megamods about food the games. local kids. brakes.” row, as nothing frazzles the tough court specials but not school Tenn., Duke, Georgia, When Tech played North Chicago guard. closings? UConn, Texas and other major Carolina, there were more fans Division I programs are good, in the stands for North Carolina not only due to their talent but because their student body and See Cartoon, page 12

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Photos by Andrew Saulters 12 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique OPINIONS Evolution debate Disclaimers not about religion In response to your January consider what they are reading? consider and question everything 28 article “Taking a critical look As future engineers, innovators we learn. merits critical studies at the evolution debate,” I am and leaders, the fact that some people But perhaps no question is more [Editor’s Note: This letter is in response theories. not surprised that many peo- would discourage careful consider- significant than that of the origin of to the Jan. 28 article titled “Taking a Nearly all anti-evolution theories ple oppose inserting religious ation of an unverifiable theory such life because within the answer to this critical look at evolution.”] are written off as religious ignorance or disclaimers into public school as evolution should concern us— or question lie answers to the questions Some time ago I decided to take in some way non-scientific. The word textbooks. at least intrigue us. of who we are and what our purpose a side in the debate over evolution. creationism itself conjures visions What is interesting to me is that The Cobb County disclaimer is—if indeed we have one. After learning the fundamentals of of a mythical looking god forming the referenced religious disclaimer is not a fundamentalist attempt Regardless of our disciplines of evolution, it was clear no one was animals out of clay. The creationism made no mention of religion, or of to teach religion in public schools. study and belief systems, the Cobb suggesting monkeys woke up one proposed in modern scientific circles, God, or of creation at all. The disclaimer is a tacit admission County School Board is right about day as human beings. however, is extremely distant from Instead, the statement said that information presented in the one thing: we should carefully The ideas proposed in evolution- any form of theology, spirituality or that textbook material should be textbook could be untrue. study and critically consider what ary theories are extremely sound and religion. “studied carefully” and “critically Why do we not openly admit the we learn. logically based. Simply put, it is that there is considered.” serious unanswered questions that And we should never give As a Christian I believe in every an underlying unified plan for the Science is a search for truth that lie at the heart of the evolutionary up stop searching for truth. word of the Bible, yet I do not see it infinitesimal events that evolution begins with asking questions. theory, the main of which is the as a textbook nor do I want to see it explains as pure random chance. Why would we not wholeheart- question of the origin of life? Christina Allen quoted in any science textbooks. I do There is far too little space to go edly encourage students to critically It will benefit us to critically [email protected] not believe that an old man in robes into detail here, but my point is that surrounded by clouds snapped his there are many important strengths fingers and created the vast intrica- and flaws to each of these theories from page 11 Mr. Lewis for talking about the ing so loud?” cies of our universe. and all of them belong in a debate Cartoon team even if, in my opinion, it was Would it hurt anyone to let these I could not see how my of this magnitude. uncalled for. beautiful young women know that personal theology that I We will not see any form of prog- than for the home team. They work You are the only media person you’re proud of them by attending share with many other Christians ress until the ignorance perpetuated just as hard if not harder than the who will say anything about the a game in full force? came into conflict, yet I realized on both sides of this debate ends. men. Tech loses a lot of women women’s team. The other media If I recall, the men’s and women’s I needed to know both sides of Evolutionists must not see this as a because of the academics and lack outlets are on Georgia’s bandwagon basketball teams both have the same the debate before I was to par- defense of science itself and return to of fan support. and they are in Athens. Georgia conference and overall record right ticipate in it. After a deep search the essence of science, the unbiased Support these women that chose State gets a nod in the media also. now. I think that puts my Lady far past any of my extreme fun- search for truth. to accept the challenge of being a Our women can play ball. They just Jackets in good company. damentalist Christian brothers, In the same way, the religious student athlete, all women’s sports need more support from the student Why wait until they get to the I found several anti-evolutionary right must realize that the purpose of included, by coming to see them body and alumni. big dance to see that pride when you secular theories that make a lot science is not to attack the existence play. All of Tech’s women players Mr. Lewis: which game was it that can show them now? of sense. of their deity but that they can in fact would love to go down to the floor inspired your cartoon? Regardless of They also have to sit through the This was when I realized the live harmoniously. Albert Einstein raising their arms to get the crowd what game it was, if you’re going to men’s games with all the fans scream- actual conflict. Many evolutionists once said, “Science without religion involved. That’s what helps motivate make a joke about the game make ing, yelling and clapping, know- have portrayed their theory as far is lame, religion without science is a player—the crowd. It seems to be sure you get the details correct. I ing that at their game Tech’s fans more factual than it truly is and blind.” really convenient that everyone’s holler louder than anyone at the won’t step up to the plate for them. ignore many flaws it entails. More schedules conflict with the women’s game. The caption should have read importantly however, is the lack Darin Yawn games but not the men’s. “I thought they said it was quieter Hilda M. Terry of scientific justice given to other [email protected] On the other hand, thank you than the library, who’s that scream- [email protected] pageFOCUS 1 3 Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 13

BASHING BUILDINGS? NOT SO LITTLE Students love to complain—and when it Little Shop of Horrors, now in its last weekend FOCUS comes to campus buildings, Van Leer’s at the Fox Th eatre, dazzles with a colorful set Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 occupants always have plenty to say. Page 16 and Volkswagon-sized puppets. Page 19 Robotics group off ers unique underwater challenge By Melissa Cataldo wherewhere itit isis costlycostly andand John Parish, a third-year Electrical to grow and that Georgia Tech will Contributing Writer oftenoften ddangerousangerous fforor Engineering major who is currently become one of the few places involved humankindhumankind ttoo vven-en- co-oping in Washington D.C., was in underwater robotics research,” Dr. Artifi cial intelligence is one of ture.ture. Surprisingly,Surprisingly, also one of the founding members Balch wrote in an email. the technologies that could shape thethe ssoleole cclublub aatt TTechech of the group. The MRG is working on a our society during the next century dealingdealing wwithith under-under- Each of the team members has robot for the 2005 Autonomous as profoundly as the advent of com- waterwater r roboticsobotics waswas taken on diff erent roles in the de- Underwater Vehicle Competition puters during the 20th century. It’s foundedfounded justjust duringduring sign and management of the robot. in San Diego this August. Th ey exciting to be at a school where AI thisthis schoolschool year.year. will be competing against schools research is happening all the time. T he Ma ri ne such as MIT, Duke, Cornell and Underwater robots can fi x sea RoboticsRobotics GroupGroup “It’s still low-speed international schools such as Ecole fl oor oil pipelines, locate and safely (MRG)(MRG) ggotot offoff thethe aerodynamics, just De Technologie Superieure. detonate underwater landmines, or groundground thisthis pastpast Th e competition is a big deal at explore the deep ocean fl oor. Au- fallfall mainlymainly throughthrough with a different many of the schools—Duke alone tonomous exploration of the seafl oor thethe eeffff ortsorts ofof friendsfriends density.” procures about $65,000 a year to would have many important applica- LucasLucas Garza,Garza, RickRick build their robot. tions underwater, an environment UhlmanUhlman andand DanielDaniel Th e MRG was able to get a spon- Cooksey,Cooksey, allall inin theirtheir tthirdhird yyearear study-study- Lucas Garza sorship from the Georgia Tech Stu- ing Aerospace Engineering. Third-year AE major dent Foundation of several thousand They are also working with dollars last semester, but the team is Jack Griffi n, a Computer Science still looking for additional funding graduate student who serves as the Garza serves as Club Coordinator, through corporate sponsorships. lead AI programmer for the team. Uhlman specializes in controls, and As a new organization, they also Cooksey in want to raise their profi le on campus structures. by putting their robot on show for The club the campus to see. advisor is Dr. “We’d like to have the robot Tucker Balch, displayed publicly...we’re looking a College of into getting some time at the CRC Computing pool,” said Uhlman. p r o f e s s o r At the competition, the robot will whose re- have to demonstrate its autonomy search focus- by completing a rendezvous with a es on artifi cial docking station, inspecting a pipe- intelligence. line, fi nding and marking a break “I’m very in the pipeline, and homing in on excited to ad- an acoustic beacon to breech at the vise the Ma- proper surface zone. Graphics courtesy Marine Robotics Group; photo by Jon Drews / S TUDENTTUDENT PUBLICATIONSUBLICATIONS rine Robotics All these tasks must be completed AerospaceAerospace EngineeringEngineering mmajorsajors LLucasucas GarzaGarza andand DanielDaniel CookseyCooksey Group...My within a 15-minute time period. workwork onon thethe designdesign forfor a underwaterunderwater rrobotobot thatthat willwill competecompete hope is that Add to these objectives the general thisthis AugustAugust inin anan internationalinternational competition.competition. A visionvision algorithmalgorithm this effort (right) is essential to the robot’s autonomy. will continue See Robot, page 17 Making campus look nicer, one dress shirt at a time For Skirt Appreciation Day founders, shirts and ties are just another way of spreading the love By Kristin Noell Skirt Appreciation Day. women dressing up on Skirt Appre- Senior Staff Writer Despite the name, the day is not ciation Day, which they feel makes about wearing skirts. “It’s really like more men dress up, which makes “a Since women are such a minority women’s appreciation day, [but]...we big circle of love,” Chin said. at Tech, one might think that most didn’t like ‘Women’s Appreciation Although it is now on Mondays, men on campus appreciate them. Day’ as a title,” Chin said. “We Skirt Appreciation Day was origi- However, fourth-year Indus- thought Skirt Appreciation Day nally on Th ursday-or “Th -her-sday,” trial Design majors John Chin and would be humorous.” as they call it. To spread the word Andrew Mosby would disagree Mosby, Chin and friends “ob- about the day that fi rst year, Chin with you. serve” Skirt Appreciation Day every and Mosby, both peer leaders at the Chin and Mosby thought that time, started by telling their residents they could show their appreciation about it. In addition, people would a little more visibly. So they decided “We noticed ask them why they were dressing to create a holiday of sorts: Skirt that...girls seem up, and that helped spread the Appreciation Day. word also. During the second semester of like they’re Now in its third year, Skirt Ap- sophomore year, Chin and Mosby unappreciated at preciation Day has a small but loyal had physics together and “realized following, which is evident in T-shirt that we wanted to dress up, maybe Tech, and they get sales: last year, Chin and Mosby once a week,” Mosby, known to the ‘TBS’ crap.” sold 171 shirts, which they designed friends as “Mohs,” said. themselves and sold at Brittain and “We noticed that a) girls dressed around campus. Th is year, with a up more. Or they dress up, [while] Andrew Mosby new design, they are expecting to guys don’t. And b) that girls seem Fourth-year ID major sell between 200 and 300 this year. like they’re unappreciated at Tech, Th e shirts are not being sold for and they get the ‘TBS’ crap,” Mosby profi t. After all, Mosby said, “It’s said. Monday. Men are encouraged to more about the actual day instead “We don’t really believe in TBS... dress up in a shirt and tie, although of revenue.” Girls get this reputation that if they the defi nition of “dressed up” is Th ey also have a Facebook group, go to a technical school, especially generally left as a matter of personal where fans of Skirt Appreciation majoring in engineering, that they’re preference. Day can post testimonials, ask about a bitch,” he said. “We don’t think Chin and Mosby say they just T-shirts or fi nd out more general that. We think everyone has their wanted to make Tech a happier place, information. At the time this paper own personality.” because they feel there are just too was published, the Skirt Apprecia- By Emily Tate / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS “And they just need to be appreci- many students walking around with tion Day Facebook group had 381 No, it’s not a career fair: fourth-year ID majors Andrew Mosby and ated, you know?” Chin said. So to in their heads down. John Chin are the co-founders of Skirt Appreciation Day, where dress- an attempt to do this, they created Th ey have also noticed some See Skirts, page 14 ing up is more about appreciating than impressing the ladies. 14 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique FOCUS

Naysayers are a little more open Lively, geeky history carried on in Skirts from page 13 to the idea when Chin and Mosby reassure them that the point is not newsgroup threads of git.talk.flame members—even including a Tech intended to be sexist. staff member or two. “It’s...really about female appre- By Joshua Cuneo Read a funny news story that (One thread reads: “spoiler: darth Participants in Skirt Appreciation ciation and not all about showing Senior Staff Writer you’d like to share? Angry about vader is luke skywalker’s father!!!” Day have various reasons for taking your legs,” Chin said. “You can even the latest dent in your car? Think Another: “Caution: the iPod shuffle the time out to dress nicely. Rafael wear a long skirt!” POST: Thunderstorms rock, by the your new professor is a hardass? Post is NOT candy.”) Corrales, a second-year International Skirt Appreciation Day is also way. Anyone who says otherwise is a about it here. But be warned: this Complaints on a variety of is- Affairs and Spanish major, said he spreading to other campuses as commie f---ing oprah loving fascist is a no-censorship zone, so prepare sues are also popular. “This can be participates “because I understand well, thanks to the two’s relentless anti-american terrorist supporting yourself for a near-certain volley of anything, from the parking office, the preparation a girl sometimes goes publicity efforts. assclown neo nazi conservative f---twit vicious, obscene replies. to professor’s grading policies, to the through in looking just right for a For example, Mosby attended p---y ass scared little momma’s boy. “I can say things there that I quality of pot, or even to the nature of guy,” he said. a bible class REPLY: You’re a wannabe EAS couldn’t otherwise say in public situ- .flame itself,” Fay said. “These people Skirt Appre- in Texas that major, aren’t you? ations without fear of consequences,” are often fat, wear glasses and never ciation Day “is “It’s...really about brought in peo- said Kelly Lyons, a third-year Dis- leave their room.” a good way to ple from around Such is life in the volatile world crete Math major and a frequent Some topics are technical, which, show the girls at female appreciation the nation. He of git.talk.flame, the semi-obscure poster to .flame. at an institute ruled by science and Tech how much and not all about received shirt newsgroup where students can talk “You are able to let go and destroy technology can become just as con- we appreciate orders from In- about anything and everything with- creatures that do not compute,” said troversial as sociopolitical issues. them wearing showing your legs. diana, Virginia, out consequence or fear of reprisal Alan Fay, a spring 2004 graduate in “[If] someone posts ‘Linux sucks’ skirts, and we You can even wear a Florida and Se- from the administration. Computer Science. or something, they’ll get 10,000 reciprocate by attle. .flame is an exercise in utter pas- people descending on them to tell d re s si ng up long skirt!” In addition, sion and impulsiveness. Posts them why they’re wrong,” said David too,” said Vineet both Chin and range from pure name- Hilley, a Computer Science graduate Chhangani, a John Chin Mosby have calling to serious student. “But...traditionally, people third-year Me- Fourth-year ID major siblings in high discussions would rant about classes and the chanical Engi- school, whom to random Tech shaft and you know how some neering major. they’ve recruited q u i p s . professor was screwing them or some “A more fun reason would be to spread the word. Their siblings TA was an idiot or whatever.” because I love hearing compliments have sold shirts to friends, and those Many threads include links to a when I dress up,” Corrales said. that have graduated have carried variety of interesting websites, and It also makes for a charming them to UGA, Clemson and other some posts can garner hundreds response when girls ask why they schools. of responses. Other topics vary are dressed up. “You can say, ‘It’s Increasing participation at Tech, wildly. for you. We’re appreciating you,’” however, is still a long-term goal. “A random user will occasionally Mosby said. Chin has two more years before burst onto the scene and proclaim However, some people have graduation, and Mosby has one. some sort of opinion or viewpoint responded negatively to Skirt Ap- The two hope to pass down leader- about the world,” Fay said. “Of late, preciation Day. For instance, they ship to “the next generation of Skirt we’ve been getting lots of traffic from were once informed that “skirt” was Appreciators,” Chin said. self-proclaimed Libertarians that a derogatory name for females many They hope to turn Skirt Appre- advocate killing poor people.” decades ago. In addition, some people ciation into a Tech tradition. After feel they are promoting the idea of all, as Chin put it, “Everyone looks See .flame, page 15 dressing revealingly. better dressed up.” FOCUS Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 15

like that.” from page 14 Users are expected to follow basic .fl ame netiquette rules, regardless of the Such controversial political and content of their posts. And any user social issues are always hot. Dur- who forgets and leaves himself logged ing the 2004 election season, the into his terminal may fi nd himself Tech newsgroup erupted into a red vs. the victim of baggy pantsing. UpCloseClose blue fl ame war. “When someone leaves the termi- The .flame newsgroup dates nal unlocked and walks away from it, CAN YOU FIGURE OUT WHERE ON CAMPUS THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN? back several years to the era of Jim you’re supposed to go up and make Email [email protected] if you think you know the Greenlee, an instructor in the College a creative post using their account, of Computing reputed for off ering talking about how they’re wearing answer—and check to see if you won in next week’s issue! some of the most diffi cult courses at such baggy pants,” Hilley said. Tech. In addition to .homework, .labs However, some users insist that THIS WEEK’S PHOTO: and other important class-specifi c .fl ame used to have a quality that is newsgroups, Greenlee off ered his dying. Some point to lulls in posting students a .fl ame group as a vent- while others cite the frequent degen- ing forum. eration of the discussion threads into “Flame wars happen on all kinds insult wars. of newsgroups,” “Th e respect- Hilley said. “I able people that guess Greenlee “Some people act post on it... created it to keep have gradu- people from say- like jerks on the ated or moved ing that stuff newsgroup, and on,” Lyons said. on the regular “And the peo- [class] news- you meet them in ple that have groups.” person, and they’re been [replacing Th e class-ori- them]—I sup- ented .fl ame sites really nice people.” pose I would be were eventually in that pool— shut down, but Ben Garrison are mostly just the concept had CS graduate student whiny little brats grown in popu- that just like to larity among the berate each other student body, particularly CS ma- more than discuss like issues.” jors. To carry on the trend, Bryan Others disagree, arguing that Kennedy, then a computer science .fl ame is just as lively as it used to TA, requested the creation of git. be, and it’s a matter of perspective of talk.fl ame. the users. Ben Garrison, a fi rst-year Th e group’s popularity has re- Computer Science graduate student, mained steady ever since. .fl ame’s pointed out that many older users fan base consists largely of Computer read the posts of inexperienced Science, Electrical Engineering and freshmen. Computer Engineering majors, “Th ey don’t realize [that] they but others—including faculty and were the stupid people four years By Scott Medway / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS employees from departments such as ago,” Garrison said. OIT and GTRI—frequent the group But most users agree that git.talk. Last week’s Tech Up Close: as well. According to longtime users, fl ame is likely to persevere in some even Greenlee himself was notorious form or another, simply because it Georgia state seal on for posting to the group. provides an entertaining outlet for historical marker near Over time, freshmen and sopho- the student body. mores discover the group and replace “I think that for a lot of people, Tech Tower the graduating seniors who leave. especially CS majors, typing into a “I don’t think many incoming newsreader removes their inhibi- freshmen learn about it directly,” tions,” Garrison said. “Some people Last week’s winner: Hilley said. “Usually it’s haphaz- act like jerks on the newsgroup, and Michael Kelly ardly or something....a reference on you meet them in person, and they’re another newsgroup or something really nice people.” 16 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique FOCUS

BETTER BUILDINGS: VAN LEER ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING BUILDING Basic repairs hinder student-oriented improvements By Narendhra Seshadri more than three decades of change, Mamik. Contributing Writer and noted that many of the labs that Many students add that a little once were housed in Van Leer, such remodeling would go a long way, Have you ever studied in the as an electromagnetics and telephone especially when it comes to the study “fishbowl” or taken a circuits labo- lab, are long gone. lounge on the basement floor that ratory? Regardless of your major, But one thing Leach said hasn’t students not-so-affectionately call you probably have had a class in changed is the exterior of the build- the “fishbowl.” the Van Leer building, home to the ing. “It’s just ‘50s style,” he said. “The carpet is ancient; almost all School of Electrical and Computer The lattice cement facade of Van the tables are unstable; the couches Engineering (ECE). Leer is one of look and feel The ECE building moved its those remnants like hand-me- home from the Savant building to from the ‘50s. “If it weren’t for downs,” Mamik its present site in 1961. At that point, “ E v e r y b o d y said. “There is there were around 500 ECE students hates it,” Leach the acoustic tile and no clock in the and only 20 ECE faculty members. said. However, the asbestos work, lounge!” “The building also was home to the he noted that David Loef- campus’s computer center,” noted Dr. while he was it would be a snap f ler, an ECE Roger Webb, Chair of the School doing his under- to put this building graduate stu- of ECE. graduate work at dent, offered Dr. W. Marshall Leach, Jr., an the University of back in good shape.” another sugges- ECE professor, has had the same South Carolina, tion for overall office in Van Leer since he became his dormitory Dr. W. Marshall Leach improvement. part of the ECE faculty in 1972. He had a similar ECE professor “I would like By Charles Frey / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS has seen the building go through facade. to see professors ECE majors who often spend countless hours in Van Leer for classes But to most posting useful and labs have a variety of ideas for how the building could be more students, Van Leer’s aesthetic is information outside their offices, aesthetically pleasing or more student-friendly. This is the first story in a series overdue for an update. on the walls in the hallway, because examining some of the aca- Gaurav Tuteja, a Computer Engi- I still do not know what [kind of ECE students is that the need for puter lab, unlike the one on the demic buildings on campus neering senior, said, “[Van Leer] has research] each professor is involved a better computer lab. One of the second floor, with more up-to-date that draw frequent student not been modified from its original in,” he said. “This would help greatly largest major schools, ECE is spread computers,” said Michelle Deal, an complaints. By surveying old design; it should be more stylish in better understanding and knowing out over three buildings, but there ECE graduate student. the opinions of students, from the interior.” faculty...and making the walls a bit is currently only one open-use com- Electronics labs were also a com- faculty and staff who use the Van Leer’s main lecture hall also less barren!” puter lab in Van Leer. Other ECE mon complaint, despite the fact that building and by exploring serves as a classroom for many other “Students practically live in Van computer clusters are located in the many of the labs have received new each building’s unique his- majors as well, inviting comparison, Leer,” recent Electrical Engineering College of Computing and Bunger electronic and computer equipment tory, the Technique hopes to especially to some of the newer build- graduate Nisha Javia said. “The Henry, but for many students who over the past few years. illuminate possible improve- ings on campus. building could also house a coffee just want to print out notes before a “The microelectronics lab is like ments and bring other issues “Look to lounges in the awesome place or eatery, similar to the one class, going to another building may the furnace of hell,” Mamik said. to light. Management building for ideas,” in the CoC.” be too much of a hassle. said ECE graduate student, Gunvir Another major complaint of many “[Van Leer needs] a real com- See Van Leer, page 17 FOCUS Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 17

get their hands dirty with testing the Robot from page 13 submarine and using the machines in Van Leer from page 16 the College of Computing’s BORG difficulties associated with working robotics lab. “The air conditioning, the uncom- underwater, and it’s apparent that “We’re all engineers, so we find fortable stools and the monitors one the group has a challenging mission. the toys fascinating,” Uhlman has to stare up at make the experience The robot’s electrical systems must be said. nearly unbearable, especially since completely waterproof, and unlike The club is grateful and excited students spend up to four to six hours on land, its movement must account to be able to work in the lab, where in these labs at a stretch.” for three axes. they will build and store their On the other hand, some students Here, the team’s experience in submarine. say it’s important to keep in mind aerospace engineering may prove “We’ve just finished equipping that Van Leer is in remarkably good to be a big help, since in the air you the BORG lab with a full array of shape for such an old building. also have to think about unhindered machine tools and electronics shop James Holland, a fourth-year movement in three dimensions. tools, so I’m hoping they’ll have an Computer Engineering major, said, “It’s still low-speed aerodynamics, easy time designing and building “Van Leer may not look like much just with a different density,” Garza their robots,” Balch said. on the outside, but the classrooms said. The idea of are spacious and get the job done. The subma- a marine robot While new buildings like those at rine will be self- “We were thinking struck my sense Technology Square may be nice... controlled, so it of whimsy, so I LCD screens in front of each class- will have to be of adding a sting ray asked the guys room are just a waste of money.” By Charles Frey / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS fairly large— sem i-id iot ic Still others feel a certain nostal- outer shell to make One of the newest parts of Van Leer, the Dasher auditorium receives about four feet questions such gia for the building, especially the a little less criticism “The...lecture hall...is the only redeeming factor l o n g — a n d it intimidating to all as “So can you go architecture. in Van Leer,” said fourth-year Management major Esther Bonam. controlled by the other robots.” swimming with Another ‘50s aspect of the build- a motherboard it, grab and ride ing that remains is the south wall, called the PC it, you know, which is dotted with blue, orange something of an inconvenience, ac- about other structural problems 104, which has Lucas Garza like dolphins?” and white tiles. According to Leach, cording to some occupants. as well. 104 pins on Third-year AE major and “Will it be each untiled wall of the building “While they have fixed the HVAC “Personally, I am not too worried which to add dangerous?” used to be painted in one of the three system on the fifth floor, they left about Van Leer’s facade,” Loeffler components. The group’s colors to match the tile. Nowadays, behind a huge mess in the labs said. However, he was worried It will move underwater with replies were good-natured, the walls have been painted white. which needs to be cleaned before about the roof. “When there are battery-powered thrusters, and though. “I liked the coloring myself...[my [future] work could even begin,” rainy days, the fourth floor [is lined depending on funding the team “If we do well it’ll be fast…umm, wall] was blue,” Leach said. said Priscilla Mohammed, an ECE with] buckets placed under the leaks. wants to have several thrusters on I don’t think you’d want to be down ECE graduate student Akil Sut- This is not only unhygienic, but also the robot. in the water with it while it was run- ton said, “While the rest of campus detrimental to the structure of the Most of the robot will be built ning by itself,” Uhlman said. is changing, the Van Leer structure “[Van Leer] could building,” he said. from plastic due to weight and So although my questions got should be preserved.” “If it weren’t for the acoustic tile monetary considerations. shot down, I did get the impression However, any cosmetic remodel- house a coffeeplace and the asbestos work, it would be The group is still recruiting and that the robot will be somewhat ing currently takes a backseat to the or eatery, similar to a snap to put this building back needs members to fill several kinds badass. work on Van Leer’s aging ventilation in good shape,” Leach said. “The of roles. “We were thinking of adding a system. the one in the CoC.” asbestos has been a major, major They want some non-engineer- sting ray outer shell to make it in- “Improvements [in Van Leer] problem.” ing types to manage publicity, talk timidating to all the other robots,” depend significantly on funding... Nisha Javia Holland, who also serves as the to companies about sponsorships Garza joked. currently it is the HVAC system Recent EE graduate student chair of the ECE Student and perform administrative tasks. Though a close-knit group, the and ventilation that is of primary Faculty Committee, pointed out Currently, a management student team welcomes new members from concern,” Webb said. that there probably would not be is handling treasury tasks. many disciplines. They are flexible ECE professor Dr. Jennifer Ph.D. student. any big changes for Van Leer any They also need website design- on time commitment if you are Michaels highlighted this need: “The main problem is the expo- time soon. “The money along with ers, since the group website is an interested in joining. “My office needs better ventilation sure to asbestos, especially when the administration’s focus is planted element of the competition. The Perhaps the appeal boils down because I...boil during the summer,” there are problems such as a roof on the new Klaus building and the more technical people they have on to what Cooksey pointed out: “It’s she said. leak, or breaking of floor tiles,” newly inherited Bunger-Henry board the better, the team said, but a chance to see all your engineering However, the ongoing work on Mohammed said. building,” he said. “[But] Van Leer everyone will hopefully be able to work actually built.” the ventilation system has also been Some students expressed concern is really not that bad.”

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SKIRTING THE ISSUE DOWN WITH DUKE Skirt Appreciation Day may soon join It’ll be a tough game on the road, but ENTERTAINMENT the ranks of unofficial cult holidays Tech has a real chance in this close Page 13 Page 33 Technique • Friday, JanuaryFebruary 28, 4, 2005 thanks to two Tech students. basketball matchup.

Great outdoors Audrey II says, “Feed me, Seymore!” comes to Atlanta The Atlanta Hunting, Fishing Bloodthirsty puppet reigns with delightful terror in Little Shop and Outdoor Show is coming to the Atlanta Exposition Center this of Horrors Nique weekend. Sponsored by the Georgia and the ‘ talks with the man behind the plant Wildlife Federation, the show is By Halley Espy bound to have plenty to appease Staff Writer even the most avid outdoorsmen. The show is open on Friday from 1 Funny yet threatening, sweet yet p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. sadistic, traditional yet innovative, to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. Broadway meets its match with an to 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for general unconventional classic: Little Shop admission, $4 for senior citizens of Horrors took the audience by and children six to 11, and free for surprise opening night at the Fox, children five and younger. running Feb. 1-6.

“The fourth puppet Get some blues [is] about the size education of a Volkswagen Today, the Atlanta History Beetle. [It] requires Center hosts the second in a series of concerts entitled “Nothin’ but the operation of two the Blues.” The series is designed to men...” bring together blues fans with some of the most respected musicians of Marc Petrosino the genre. Expect a show that teaches about the history and impact of Audrey II Puppeteer blues music as well as entertains. The show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $25-35. Seductive with a true animated flair, Seymour’s (Jonathan Rayson) Audrey II (Michael James Leslie) ByBruce Bennett/ LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS NATIONAL TOUR Because you don’t adds comic relief throughout the Audrey II is the giant man-eating plant companion of orphaned nerd, Seymore in the Broadway in Atlanta performance. production of Little Shop of Horrors. The voice of Audrey II is provided by Michael James Leslie. have enough stuff As Seymour’s fame continues to flourish, Audrey II, a seemingly inno- Row, an urban section stricken with College, joined the tour in Houston; fourth puppet [is] about the size of For the big kid in all of us, the cent new species of plant, continues poverty. A dynamic meat-eating Petrosino explained the mechanics a Volkswagen Beetle. [It] requires Great Atlanta Toy Show is coming to to grow in more ways than one. puppet is introduced and revives of operating a puppet in a musical the operation of two men— [it’s] town this Sunday, Feb. 6, bringing The story revolves around an optimism in the flower shop. stage play. with it the finest the toy biz has to orphaned nerd who falls for an at- Marc Petrosino, professional The meat-eating puppet pro- offer. Featuring vintage, rare and tractive hooker in the middle of Skid puppeteer and graduate of Ithaca gresses into four different sizes. “The See Horrors, page 24 foreign toys, the show promises good times for anyone out there looking to complete their G.I. Joe set. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 5 Toasters release best-of In Retrospect p.m. and tickets cost $6 for adults, $4 By Charbak Mitra upbeat songs, a few that stood out for children five to 15 and children Contributing Writer but it was mostly a collection of slow, under five get in free. The first 200 sometimes droning songs. people through the door receive a Chances are you’ve never heard of Don’t mistake this as a bad thing, free collectible. the Toasters unless you’re already a though. The reflective, slow-going fan of ska music. They’ve been around “Pirate Radio” is a lesson in how ska since most of us were born, yet the can shine without needing a high Picasso, Romaire only song of theirs that you might rec- tempo. The songs are mostly seri- ognize is the up- ous and about on display for free beat “Two Tone the business of Army” which “They’ve been life. Through Feb. 26, Skot Foreman was adopted around since most When asked Fine Art (315 Peters St. SW) in down- as the theme whether he con- town Atlanta will be showcasing the for the Nick- of us were born, sidered his effort works of Pablo Picasso and Romare elodeon show yet the only song to popularize ska Bearden, two of the greats of 20th KABLAM! in the states was century art. The gallery is open from R e g a r d - of theirs that you a success, Bucket 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through less of how might recognize is reflected. Saturday. The exhibition is free, so good they are, He men- you have no reason to not go and get they’ve played a the upbeat ‘Two tioned that ska yourself enlightened. pivotal role for Tone Army’ which has been up ska in America. and down over Bucket, the lead was adopted as the years, but Ferst Center is singer, emigrated the theme for the the good thing from England to about it was that rich, beeyatch! spread the popu- Nickelodeon show “it can take a lick larity of ska and KABLAM!” and then keep on The comedy tour “I’m Rich! the inception tickin’.” Beeyatch!” will be making a stop at of the band was Bucket, who Tech tonight at the Ferst Center fir at hand. is a personal fan of the fast-paced the Arts. Don’t miss what is being This seminal band laid the track “Weekend in LA,” embarked billed as the “funniest show of the groundwork for future acts such as on a seven-week national tour in semester.” The show starts at 8 p.m. the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and support of the CD. and will feature Charlie Murphy, Bill Less than Jake. The band puts sincerity into their Burr and Donnell Rawlings, all cast So what would you expect from live shows, trying to play as many as members of the Comedy Central skit- a “best of” CD spanning the ca- they can and ensuring that crowds based series Chappelle’s Show. Tickets ByStephen Marek / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS reer of the band? Surprisingly and large and small get the same show. are on sale at the Student Center box Bucket Hingley performs with his band the Toasters in the first of disappointingly, most of the songs office. They cost $10 for students and two performances at Smith’s Olde Bar last Sunday. sounded alike. There were a few See Toasters, page 24 $20 for everyone else. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 21 Bad Education explores noir Art film chronicles trials and By Molly McKenzie nothing but thrilled with the release driguez (Gael Garcìa Bernal) and Contributing Writer of another controversial and thought Enrique Goded (Fele Martinez), successes of late opera star Callas provoking film. who encounter love and fear while Drag queens, drug addicts and Almodûvar’s first film in two growing up and their lives twenty priests with a liking for young boys years, Bad Education (La Mala years later. fill Pedro Almodûvar’s latest release, Educaciûn) tells the story of two The audience is first introduced Bad Education, but audiences are boys in the early ‘60s, Ignacio Ro- to Enrique, a flourishing gay film director, when his childhood friend Ignacio comes to visit. When they attended school together as boys at their strict Catholic school, the two boys were in love.

However, Enrique was also being Photo courtesy Sony Pictures Classics romantically pursued by the prin- cipal and literature teacher Father By Swathy Prithivi pain, sorrow and loneliness that Manolo (Lluìs Homar). Contributing Writer hounded the great opera star Years later the two are reunited Maria Callas. when Ignacio gives Enrique a story Does a movie portraying Born Maria Kalogeropoulos he has written in hopes of Enrique the last years of opera’s unques- to Greek parents, she grew up to making a movie from it. tioned diva sound boring? Think become the ultimate standard The story is an exact recollection again. in opera singing with her im- of their childhood together, but with Callas Forever is a powerful measurable grace and unique, a fictional ending. Enrique decides and captivating movie designed penetrating voice. to use the story for his next movie, to appeal to a broader audience The movie begins with Larry and consents to cast Ignacio in a than just the regular art-movie Kelly (Jeremy Irons) becoming a Photo courtesy Sony Pictures Classics crowd. Bad Education is a controversial and thought provoking film by Span- This movie showcases the See Callas, page 25 ish director Pedro Almodûvar. It is currently in limited release. See Noir, page 27

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appetite for human blood. ing about the 21+ experience. From the 50s with its roots in Jamaica. It’s from page 19 A tale of murder, guilt and love, from page 19 the perspective of a college student, always been about bringing together Horrors Little Shop of Horrors provides enter- Toasters the youth of the crowd kind of took different musical influences [Reggae, very physical and a lot of work,” tainment for all ages. Drawn into a They played their Atlanta show on away from the show. Jazz, Swing, Punk] and moving bar- Petrosino said. slightly hokey resolution, the musical Sunday, Jan. 30, at Smith’s Olde For those of you older than 21, riers,” Bucket said, adding “ska is all Ronnette (Latonya Holmes), redeems itself with a final number Bar. go the 21+ route if you plan to see about moving barriers...like the shit Crystal (Amina S. Robinson) and involving the entire cast. If you haven’t been to Smith’s in my ass.” Chiffon (Yas- The musical Olde Bar, consider it. The place used Bucket, approaching nearly a meen Sulieman) numbers were to be a Masonic lodge, and bartend- “[Ska has] always quarter century of playing ska, seems hold the musical “I’m not a big fan of astoundingly ers Rebekah and Cula mentioned to have no plans to retire the band. together belting well executed, that the staff members were “all been about bringing “I keep thinking about that,” he amazing notes musicals, but I really revealing the hot chicks.” together different mentioned, but cited “no shortage and clever en- like this one—long sheer talent of For fairness to the fan base, they of work” and said that it was hard trances. the cast. played an all-ages show before the one musical influences to consider retiring when having so B e t w e e n before I was ever in “I’m not a big with a 21+ age limit. The crowd was and moving much fun. changing out- it. It’s like a dream fan of musicals, mostly kids dressed like members of Bucket, after having performed fits and narrat- but I really like the two-tone army, with “a modern barriers...” over 4,000 shows and counting, ing the story, come true [for me].” this one—long look, but it’s all about roots.” still retains his charisma and is even these girls add before I was ever The band went through a good Bucket Hingley aiming for 4,500. When asked for a charisma and Marc Petrosino in it. It’s like a deal of their repertoire, including Lead singer, the Toasters quote, he said, “Don’t let the bastards depth to the per- Audrey II Puppeteer dream come true “Shebeen,” a song about a bar Bucket grind you down.” formance. [for me],” Petro- used to live near. The dancing was Concerned that it might not be Seymour’s sino said. on and off but went into full gear for these guys. The difference might appropriate for print, I explained hopes of escaping a meager living the crowd favorite, “Don’t Let The make or break the experience. “I’ve that it shouldn’t be a problem since and igniting a passionate love rests A $20 student rush ticket discount price Bastards Grind You Down.” been to worse bands than this but bastard is a legitimate word. He in a plant. A talking and powerful is available with valid student ID one At the end of the show, the crowd not for this much money,” said Mark concluded, “Well, actually, bastard plant is enough for an ironic twist in hour prior to the show. For upcoming stormed the stage and joined the band Dejesus, a concertgoer and second is an illegitimate word.” the musical right there, yet the plot Broadway in Atlanta shows, visit www. by skanking (dancing to ska). year CS major from Tech. is further heightened by its unusual foxtheatre.org. Something seemed more promis- “Ska music has been around since

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sliver me this, sliver me that, Jay’s funny looking, like a big hat. Rocky Mountain needs to have a “South Park” trivia night. Dick liked to interrupt and argue with his professors in class.... don’t be a dick. Dick liked to go completely off topic when answering questions in class.... don’t be a dick It’s kinda sad that I have noth- ing better to do than subject all you unwitting readers to my foolish and ill-founded opinions. They need to do away with all the press crap that takes up so much room at the Coliseum. I haven’t put a picture in the MLR in 4 months! Be happy. Fhjbe:, n., pertaining to one Fascist Hippomouth Jesus the Baby Eater ...what was the question again? Hey “athesist.” Isn’t it really spelled atheist? He he he. There are some really amazing flash files on the internet among the refuse. I am Random Man! All your java.Math.Random() are be- long to me! Oh, and all your java.util. Random() too. First Physics 2 test is over, now to go to Woodies and sulk and eat. Yes, I do want to breathe in you smoke as I walk behind you on skiles... watch out! the housing gestapo is on the prowl! Hey Enzyte guy, your swing is ugly, you look nothing like Santa, and your “partner” is freakishly ugly. Get off my TV programming TILT is stupid, no one watches it...stop hyping it like it’s going to be the next big thing I HATE you. You have RU- INED my life! -DUGAN To the guy who took my trash for me outside Cloudman: you are a true gentleman who made my stressful day much better Alumni, please watch the entire game. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 25

of passion and the depths of despair Callas from page 21 of making the film together. The film project brings painful loses game manager of rock bands as he cannot memories of an ardent love affair with Hide and Seek continue being the manager of the billionaire Aristotle Onassis who left By Amanda Dugan temperamental opera star, Maria her to marry Jackie Kennedy. Staff Writer Callas. She also has to reconcile the fact Callas (Fanny Ardant) is a broken that her present voice is no longer Ever wondered how children sur- spirit and antisocial, as she cannot the divine voice of the opera star she vive after witnessing a tragedy? Hide bear the degeneration of her once had set out to become. and Seek provides a clear portrayal breathtaking voice. The wonderful supporting cast of how such a child doesn’t survive, A chance visit includes feisty she suffers. by Kelly to Cal- journalist friend “I have a new friend. He doesn’t las’ luxurious “Callas...is a broken Sarah Keller want me to talk about him. He told Paris apartment spirit and antisocial ( Joa n Pl ay- me to call him Charlie,” says Emily shocks him when wright), Kelly’s Callaway in Hide and Seek. he finds her a as she cannot bear artist boyfriend Emily’s turn inward to her new changed human the degeneration of Michael ( Jay friend after walking in on the bloody being— demor- Rodan) and sexy mess of her mother’s death drives this alized and reclu- her...voice.” tenor Marco awkwardly paced thriller. sive. (Gabriel Garco), Hide and Seek opens with Emily’s Driven to re- who worships last bedtime game of hide and seek Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox ignite her waning passion and restore Callas and longs for his own bit of with her mother before walking in Dakota Fanning plays Emily Callaway, a girl scarred by witnessing the her once glorious legacy, he persuades fame and fortune. on her dad holding her mother’s murder of her mother and tormented by a mysterious “Charlie.” her to take on a monumental project: Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, dead body. a film version of the opera Carmen who knew the late legendary Callas The usually cute-turned-haunt- psychologist played by Robert De parade of new and often suspicious with Callas lip-syncing her own intimately, the movie is a splendid ing Dakota Fanning plays Emily, Niro, immediately takes his daugh- undeveloped characters. previously resplendent recordings. piece of film making. Like Callas whose role mainly consists of awk- ter as his own patient ignoring the David decides moving from New Their feisty, compassionate herself, the movie is surprisingly ward stares into the distance and advice of former protégé and friend York City to rural Woodland, New and almost magical relationship is soulful, universally appealing and mumbled talking at the floor. Katherine, played by Famke Janssen. rekindled as they handle the throes worth getting acquainted with. David Callaway, a prominent Katherine is only the first in a long See Hide, page 27 ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 27

niece’s doll, she may no longer be opinion of the events which occur from page 22 from page 25 so normal either. from page 21 in the film, he never preaches to the TwoBits Hide Only after a surreal dinner with Noir audience but continues to poke fun storm from a Tech perspective. The York would benefit both himself David and Elizabeth where Emily leading role. at the Catholic church throughout impassable roads and slippery side- and Emily. Woodland’s newest wears the dress clothes her mom As filming progresses, Enrique the movie. walks didn’t really do a great deal to residents own the largest house in wore the night she died does the begins to notice odd things about While this twisting tale of love, hamper the typical Tech student’s the small lake town and draw quick thrill of this story begin. Once it Ignacio, which lead him to inves- lust, betrayal and lies starts off with attention. starts, the horror hidden within tigate past events and Ignacio’s powerful momentum, the final Around this point, it seems like Emily’s imaginary friend Charlie identity. revelations of the “The...slippery the movie should change from doesn’t let go. After wait- film are met with sidewalks did background information to action. Hide and Seek assaults the audi- ing nearly two “The femme fatale a general disin- Instead, Hide and Seek takes its time ence with constant spooks as David years for Bad terest and lack of little to hamper to introduce only small portraits of an explores further into his daughter’s Education to be that every film excitement. the typical Tech odd Sheriff with keys to every house, new hide and seek partner, Charlie. released, Al- noir must have Not a film for grieving neighbors complete with Even though you want the torture modûvar has those who are student’s weekend: creepy husband and new divorcée, to end for Emily, the plot holds few surprised view- is in this case an wary of contro- sitting at home Elizabeth, as possible suspects to the clues to either guide or deter you from ers by once again homme fatale and versial ideas (or atrocities that will occur. finding who is behind Charlie. plunging into subtitles), one playing video Elizabeth (Elizabeth Shue) and Hide and Seek may show you a new genre, Ignacio fills the role should be warned games.” David begin seeing each other after how the tortured Emily suffers, but which in this adequately.” of its NC-17 rat- an awkward play date with Emily and beyond the case study it only gives case is f ilm ing, though do Elizabeth’s niece. Their relationship cheap scares. The mystery that is noir. not let the rating weekend: sitting at home playing provides the unnecessary sexual ten- Charlie is never really developed; The femme fatale that every film discourage viewing. video games. sion that further slows the story. it is just simply resolved. De Niro noir must have is in this case an Yet another beautiful and pro- Nice try, God. If you want to However, the meeting of play- and Fanning make the movie worth homme fatale, and Ignacio fills the vocative film from Almodûvar, his inconvenience campus full of tech- mates provides the perfect contrast watching, but if you enjoy seeing a role adequately. Enrique’s character loyal followers will be satisfied, and nophiles, you’re going to want to of what a normal young girl acts story unfold instead of just watching seems to be loosely based on Al- he will also be able to recruit new try something that cuts the power like compared to Emily. Although character sketches don’t go looking modûvar himself in the 1980s. enthusiasts into his magical realm next time. after Emily’s destruction of the for Hide and Seek. Although Almodûvar has a clear of Spanish film. SPORTS Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 31

Edge: Duke Bench: Tech has a deep bench Duke from page 33 full of mercurial freshmen and Divers spring Jackets to win several talented veterans; Theodis of his size. A solid contributor on Tarver, Ra’Sean Dickey, Anthony with a time of 2:06.54. Bishop was both ends, he provides Duke with Morrow and Mario West have all named a Wendy’s Student-Athlete a more physical presence they need seen increased minutes recently and of the Week for his performances when Williams is on the bench. shown that they can contribute. against Emory. Tech knows it is going to get a Duke has always lived and died Senior Jeremy Raines won the solid guard performance every night. by its starting five. Luckily for them, 100-yard backstroke with a time Often, the frontcourt determines those five are usually all in the top of 51.96. In the 50-yard free style, how the team performs. In the 100 players in college basketball, so junior Jason Howard finished first match-up, the men in the middle the strategy has fared well. Duke is with a time of 24.35. could be even if Schenscher plays thin once again this season. For the women’s team senior to the level of Edge: Tech Michelle Maguire won the 400-yard his capabili- Of course, the individual medley with a time of ties; otherwise, “Duke has always unmentioned 4:36.95. Senior Jaclyn Keys finished Williams could lived and died by its variable in all of first in the 100-yard backstroke with dominate. As this is Cameron a time of 1:00.22, and classmate for the forward starting five. Luckily Indoor Stadium. Anna Saum was the runner-up with spots, Tech has for them, those five There are few a time of 1:00.43 better athletes more difficult Senior Moeko Wallis finished even if they are are usually all in the places to play first with a time of 24.35 in the 50- undersized and top 100 players in in the country, yard freestyle. should have an and Duke likes “We’re very pleased with how advantage. college basketball...” it that way. Of our seniors finished their dual Edge: Tech course, with a meet careers with consecutive wins Coach: Paul Hewitt has revived a recent loss to Maryland and some By Michael Kraus / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS over Clemson, Emory and North proud program in a short time with built up wishes for a revenge victory The swimming and diving teams have finished their dual-meet season Florida,” said Swimming and Diving tenacious defense, big, fast guards for the defeat Tech handed the Blue and are preparing for the ACC Championships at Tech. Head Coach Seth Baron. and a running offense that often Devils last year, the Cameron Crazies But not to be outdone, some simply leaves defenders gasping will be ready. By Patrick Odneal Emory 179-118, completing a sweep underclassmen also experienced for breath. He comes every night For the last few games, Tech has Assistant Sports Editor for the Aqua Jackets. success. Freshman Elizabeth Stowe prepared, and the end results speak been struggling on the road in the On the men’s side, junior diver won both the 500- and 1000-yard for themselves. ACC, shooting less than 18 percent Junior diver Laurissa Prystaj set Tony Burkhardt broke a school re- freestyle events with times of That being said, Coach Mike from the three-point line. No team new school records on the one- and cord for the one-meter springboard 5:01.99 and 10:10.51 respectively. Krzyzewski of Duke has his name can win with that sort of shooting, three-meter springboards to lead with a score of 346.58. Burkhardt Sophomore Vesna Stojanovska on their home court for a reason. A especially in the ACC. the swimming and diving team to also finished first on the three-meter won the 200-yard fly with a time living legend in basketball, his pro- If Tech solves its shooting woes, victories over North Florida and board with a score of 341.40. of 2:09.24. gram is one of the great dynasties of this will be one of the best games Emory this past Saturday. For her Sophomore Ryan Bishop had a The swimming and diving teams sports. Betting against him is never of the year, win or lose. The odds performance Prystaj was named stellar performance, winning three now have their focus on winning the a wise choice. have been steeper, and the situation ACC Female Performer of the events. He finished first in the 400- ACC Championships, which will be It is a tough choice, because really more desperate for a victory, but Week. yard individual medley with a time hosted at the Tech Aquatic Center. the draw is fairly even. But Duke has Tech usually knows a statement win The women beat North Florida of 3:59.40, first in the 100-yard The women’s championships are Feb. a legend, while Tech has a legend in when it sees one. 186-106 and Emory 184-111. On breaststroke with a time of 58.79 16-19, and the men’s championships the making. Prediction: Tech 77, Duke 68. Sunday the men’s team drowned and first in the 200-yard breaststroke are Feb. 23-26. 32 • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • Technique SPORTS

Thorne said. “He didn’t play well, but fighting and has a veteran mentality got the job done.” out on the tennis court,” Shelton The week before, the Jackets from page 36 he stayed in there mentally. He won from page 36 Men on a bad day, and that’s something I Women said. “I think the road is going to opened up the season with a victory and get three teams that gel. We like more than someone going out because the levels of expectations are get tougher, and she will find some over rival Georgia State 7-0. have a young team. The freshmen there and playing great tennis and a lot higher. I think that everyone is stiff competition as we go farther “I felt like we played well,” Shel- really stepped up and played well winning. Anybody can win when geared up for a great season. Baylor into our season. It’ll be interesting ton said. “Last year they swept us in mentally. I was pleased with the everything is going good, but he was a good test for us. They have a to see how she deals with the tougher the doubles, but this year we aren’t team’s performance, but we have a was a bit off and fought through it. deep team as well. I thought that was competition.” taking anyone lightly. I felt like we long way to go because the ACC is That was the match that I probably a good win for our program.” Dasha Potapova turned the match were ready for the challenge and one of the toughest conferences in enjoyed the most out of the whole Earlier in the day Miller and decidedly in the Jackets favor by played well.” the nation this year.” team match.” Alison Silverio, the No. 16 pair in defeating Klara Zrustova (6-3, 6-2). Lyndsay Shosho and Kacie Anson No. 25 Jose Luis Muguruza, Despite their youth the Jackets are doubles as ranked by the Intercol- The senior recorded 100 victories in won 8-6 in their doubles match with the Jackets’ finding players legiate Tennis Association, clinched the Lady Panthers while the other s o p h o m o r e to pick up the the doubles point for the Jackets doubles matches were won with star, tamed the “We’ve got a deep slack and play with an 8-4 win. They defeated the “I think [Dasha] decisive victories. Georgia State’s Tigers Darius like the veter- Bears’ Zuzana Cerna and Daniela was pretty fired Birte Kowling forced Shosho into Craton by win- team, but we can ans. Freshman Covello, ranked No. 9 nationally, three sets, but the junior closed ning in straight only play six through David North to give the Jackets the first point of up. She didn’t leave out the contest with a win (6-3, sets (6-4, 6-4). went 2-0 on the contest. [Baylor] on the best 1-6, 6-4). The sophomore the dual matches, the day after de- “Most freshmen take a while “Sometimes it comes that way,” is now 11-4 in and we need to get feating Sratha to make the transition from junior of terms. I think she Shelton said. “The girls that were singles action Saengsuwarn tennis to the collegiate level, but was excited to come going up against her were ready on the year after other guys that can in straight sets. [Miller]’s made that transition so to play.” going 9-6 as a play throughout the He also teamed quickly. She’s adjusted in all facets here and have a new In the other singles matches of freshman. up with junior of the college life, and she’s playing opportunity...” the afternoon, all five other Jackets “He’s going year into the lineup.” Marko Raje- some of the best tennis in the country. managed to record straight-set to have guys vac to get one I thought it would take her some victories for the Jackets over the start to shoot Kenny Thorne of the victories time. I knew that she was a great Bryan Shelton Panthers. at him now that Men’s tennis head coach that the Jackets competitor in the junior ranks and Women’s head coach The Jackets will be taking the he’s getting his needed for the also a very smart player. I thought it week off before traveling to Colum- ranking up,” doubles point. would take her a little while to see all bus, Ohio on Feb. 13 to take on the Thorne said. “He was the underdog “We need to make sure that we of the other college players first and three years for Baylor before transfer- Ohio State Buckeyes. all of last year, and now he’s had a few get good doubles play,” Thorne said. then she’d make some adjustments as ring to Tech. “[Ohio State] is a good, solid Big good wins as was can be expected. “We’ve got a deep team, but we she went along,” Shelton said. “I think she was pretty fired up,” Ten program,” Shelton said. “We He’s been more consistent this year, can only play six during the dual Miller, ranked No. 18 in singles Shelton said. “She didn’t leave there know that’s going to be a good one. but he has a long way to go because matches, and we need to get some play, defeated Baylor’s No. 92 on the best of terms. I think she was We are approaching the next couple it’s still very early.” other guys that can play throughout Zuzana Zemenova in straight sets. excited to come here to have the new of matches like a tournament. In a Sophomore Zachary Rath de- the year into the lineup. We don’t Miller won the first set easily, but opportunity with the new program, tournament you play each match feated Ashwat Sarohia in the take any match for granted. Playing she was unable to capitalize on the teammates and coaches. She’s em- one at a time, and we are looking closest contest of the event. Rath two matches in one day is good. We 5-2 lead in the second set. Zemenova braced every bit of it here at Georgia at Ohio State being the first round won in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 11-9), need as many matches as we can get fought back and tied up the match at Tech. To see her go out there against of the tournament. The season gets just squeaking by for the win. The to develop the guys.” 5-5 before the two foes traded sets to her old team as hard as she did wasn’t gradually tougher as the season goes sophomore teamed up with Scott The team will be hosting Wofford set up the tiebreaker. Miller finally a big surprise. But to see how well on before we get into ACC season. Blackmon to chalk up a win in in the morning and Georgia South- won the match 8-6 and sealed the she played under the circumstances, I’m looking forward to getting on doubles competition as well. ern in the afternoon at the Bill Moore victory for the Jackets. I think she definitely wanted to win the road and having our first road “[Rath’s] our team captain,” Tennis Center on Sunday. “[Miller] has really come out the doubles and the singles, and she test.” SPORTS Technique • Friday, Febuary 4, 2005 • 33

if I have to go to some other state from page 36 to get the right kid, I will do that,” Softball Earleywine said. B-ball travels to play Devils son ranked in both polls and ended Sallinger was Tech’s most deco- the year with a third-place finish in rated and honored player last season. By Andy Holt NCAA Athens Regional. She set new school records in wins Contributing Writer Tech finished with an overall (31), shutouts (15), ERA (0.82), record of 47-19 and is ranked in the no-hitters (3) and strikeouts (351). With so much going on Saturday preseason for only the second time Sallinger became the second ACC at Cameron Indoor Stadium, it’s in school history. pitcher ever to rack up more than easiest to break things down and Florida State is the other ranked 1000 strikeouts in a career. She look at the smaller parts that could team from the ACC at No. 11. The needs just 13 strikeouts to become be the key to a victory. preseason rank- the ACC’s all- Guards: Tech is known nation- ings are once time strikeout wide for the dynamic duo of Will again domi- “When you get leader . Bynum and Jarrett Jack. Combining nated by Pac-10 that momentum F o r h e r for an average of almost 30 points powerhouses, r e m a r k a b l e a game, the pair has been on a hot who hold four of [from winning] achievements streak of late. Quick, athletic and the top five spots and reputation, she was named very strong for the position, there are in the poll. to the All-ACC few teams for whom Tech’s guards do “When soft- all the blue chip team and the not present matchup problems. ball first started kids want to go [to All-Southeast Duke puts J.J. Reddick and Dan- at the collegiate Region team iel Ewing on the wings, and either level, California your school] for the for the second are a threat from anywhere on the was the hotbed recognition.” straight year. court. Reddick is arguably the best for talent and the She was hon- shooter in college basketball, shoot- Pac-10 schools ored nation- ing 93 percent from the foul line and gained early Ehren Earleywine ally for the first displaying deep range. m o m e nt u m . Softball head coach time as she was Ewing is a versatile guard, adept When you get named to the at slashing to the basket and dishing that momentum All-American to the open man, and he averages and reputation, all the blue chip kids team, becoming the third Tech just over 16 points per game. He want to go there for the recogni- player and first Tech pitcher to earn has taken over point guard duties tion. You kind of create a monster All-American honors. for the Blue Devils this year. and then it just keeps feeding itself. “I am never satisfied. I always Of course, a player some may have But fortunately parity has taken think I can do better,” Sallinger heard a little about, B.J. Elder, could over and there is more talent across said. shake up the evening as well. Assum- the country, and now some other Asked about the top players to ing he doesn’t make an appearance, teams are gaining momentum,” watch for this season, both Earley- then the match-up is a toss-up. Earleywine said. wine and Sallinger were unanimous Edge: Even That momentum has shown in in selecting Christine Sheridan, a Frontcourt: Luke Schenscher is By Christopher Gooley / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Tech’s recruiting of another solid transfer from East Carolina. “She due for a breakout game, and he has The Jackets defeated Florida State 64-61, gaining momentum going class. will definitely be a foundational core, been for some time. In fact, most of into the Duke game on Saturday. “Recruiting is the by-product of impact type of kid. She and Caitlin this season’s pundits and fans alike the seasons that we had the last couple Lever will be two big names to watch. have been patient with the big Aussie, 12 rebounds a game while putting up as a clamp-down defender with star- of years. It has gotten a bit easier and They will do some special things this waiting for more of the brilliance he an average of 16 points a night. tling quickness and athleticism and that has made it more enjoyable for season,” Earleywine said. showed in last year’s NCAA tourna- Tech fields an impressive array of of course as Tech’s aerial specialist, coaches to go on the road and have Jessica Sallinger notes that even ment. He can rebound and block frontcourt mates to Luke; starters make him a fan favorite. Nothing Georgia Tech on our chests. Ideally I with the success, she was unim- shots, and he is capable of being a Isma’il Muhammad and Anthony demoralizes an opponent more than would like to keep in-state kids here, pressed by the crowd support last force on the inside. McHenry are the glue of the team. his thunderous dunks, but nothing at least good ones. Georgia talent is year. “When we play Georgia, we Shelden Williams is a dominant Capable of defending four positions, gives them more hope than seeing definitely in the top 10 in the nation get a good crowd, but there is no one presence in the paint on both ends the 6’7” McHenry is a versatile and him come to the foul line. in terms of softball, and hence our for other home games. We are a very of the floor. While he will lose about talented defender, and he is the man At 6’10” Shavlik Randolph poses first priority is to keep our local kids good team this year. It will be great four inches to Schenscher when they that will do all the little things that a problem for any defender because here. But make no bones about it, we to have some fans to get pumped meet Saturday, he has handled bigger help a team win. Muhammad’s are in the business of winning and up,” Sallinger said. men all year. He pulls down almost acrobatics on both ends of the floor, See Hoops, page 31

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“Coach Nat Page recruited to fight through that and got some ting a good handle on the technique Chaunte out of high school and defi- positive things accomplished,” and approach that he has been nitely saw the potential in her to be a Hinsdale said. working on with Coach Page,” success at the highest levels. She’s a On the men’s side, freshman Hinsdale said. very talented and versatile individual David Sanders and sophomore The men’s and women’s track and with great competitive desire. Coach Josh Hammel finished first and field teams compete in the Meyo Page works with Chaunte day in and second in the 800 meters, running Invitational today and tomorrow day out to not only to continue her 1:59.28 and 2:00.71 respectively. in South Bend, Indiana. Hinsdale successes but to reach even greater Those were season-best times for mentioned that it is always a com- heights,” said Women’s Head Coach both athletes. petitive meet, and the team looks Alan Drosky. Look for Sanders to be a con- to improve once again as the indoor The women’s team as a whole had tender for the rest of the season as season starts to come to a close. another strong performance. “We he improves his time. “I have every “It is our last competition prior took a limited squad to Clemson to the ACC Championships in two because we had two meets in the weeks. Our goal is to line up, compete previous weekends and wanted to rest “Jerome Miller hard, put up some good numbers, some people. Overall, we competed and come out healthy and ready for very well though,” Drosky said. seems to be getting the final preparations for the ACC In the women’s triple jump, junior a good handle on [Championships],” Hinsdale said. Brandy Depland finished with an “We are looking forward to com- NCAA provisional mark of 42’1.50”. the technique and peting at the ACC meet and chal- Dana Rogers and Fatmata Fofanah approach...” lenging for the team title as well as finished first and second respectively many individual titles. Also, we hope in the 60-meter hurdles. Fofanah ran to continue qualifying individuals By Bill Allen / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Grover Hinsdale The track team is preparing for the ACC Indoor Championships. Today a personal-best time of 8.47 in the for the NCAA Championships in Men’s track head coach they travel to South Bend, IN for their final regular season meet. preliminaries. Junior Kira Barcus March, where we look to improve cleared 10’11.75” on the pole vault, upon last year’s 21st place effort,” By Patrick Odneal “This was not only an improve- a season-best for her. Drosky said. Assistant Sports Editor ment of Zeb’s indoor record but an The women’s 4x400 relay team expectation that he will make great The ACC Indoor Championships improvement for his NCAA stand- of Ashlee Kidd, Antoinetta McKay, strides in the next several weeks,” are Feb. 17-19 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Zeb Sion and Chaunte Howard ing,” said Men’s Head Coach Grover Rogers and Lindsey Vincent won first Hinsdale said. The USATF Indoor Championships won their events again to lead the Hinsdale. “I feel very confident that place with a time of 3:56.06. Two other men’s athletes set are March 4-5 in Boston, and the men’s and women’s track teams Zeb will be in the 61-to-63 foot range The men’s team was also very suc- season-best times in their events. NCAA Indoor Championships at the Clemson Invitational last by the end of the season.” cessful. “I am pleased with our effort In the 60-meter dash, senior Den- are March 11-12 in Fayetteville, weekend. Chaunte Howard won both and performances at the Clemson nis Davis ran a 7.03, and freshman Arkansas. Sion again surpassed his school the high jump and the long jump meet. It is common that there will Jerome Miller cleared 6’9.75” in the The outdoor season kicks off record in the shot by throwing at Clemson by leaping 6’0” and be a fatigue factor around the third high jump. March 19 at the Alabama Relays in 59’0.75”. 19’0.75” respectively. indoor meet of the year. We seemed “Jerome Miller seems to be get- Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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By Vishal Patel our family has been in Sweden since MVP of the Swedish Champion- Contributing Writer then,” Nnamaka said. Nnamaka’s ship game the same year that she favorite thing to eat is Nigerian food was nominated to the all-star game Continuing the trend of im- prepared by her father. in the Damligan League for the pressive Swedish players who have Nnamaka started playing basket- first time. taken their games to Tech, freshman ball at an early age. She first started “From losing every game, we Chioma Nnamaka feels right at home playing after attending a sister’s started winning because they were in Atlanta despite the lack of fjords practice in which the coach wished one of the top teams in the league and the absence of the cold weather for her to practice along with the already,” Nnamaka said. “They of her native Sweden. team. Afterwards, Nnamaka never won the Swedish Championship Softspoken off the court, Nna- turned back. two years before. From losing to maka is anything but quiet on the Nicknamed the “Scania Queen,” winning, it felt great.” court. She has spoken volumes with Nnamaka now laughs looking her impressive game, which has been back to winning the Swedish Cham- even better during ACC play. “The [FSU] game I pionship as she recalls a specific Averaging a cool 15 points a game moment. in the ACC, her scoring has pulled was really calm and “I played against my sister, who the Lady Jackets to a multitude of relaxed and I didn’t was in the league as well, and beat ACC wins this season, such as their her and it felt great. I felt sorry for ACC opener at Tallahassee against rush anything like I her because she was crying, but she Florida State where Nnamaka shot 63 always do, like I am won it the year before so I guess it percent from the floor on her way to was my turn,” Nnamaka said. scoring 30 points and adding seven always so crunked.” The Swedes were not the only rebounds in the tough road test. ones who saw the potential of young She points out that particular Chioma Nnamaka Nnamaka. Before deciding to take game as her best individual perfor- Freshman guard her skills to the friendly confines mance of the season. “That game I of Tech, Nnamaka was recruited was really calm and relaxed, and I by Minnesota, Miami, Pittsburgh didn’t rush anything like I always Nnamaka progressed and played and Southern University. One of do, like I am always so crunked,” against Sweden’s most elite competi- the primary reasons she chose Tech Nnamaka said. tion, the Damligan League, by the was because of Coach MaChelle Pronounced SHOW-muh NAH- age of 15. Despite being a freshman, Joseph. mah-kah, the Swedish star grew she was one of the top players on the “Coach Jo came to Sweden, and By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS up in the small suburban town of team, garnering major playing time. Minnesota came, too, but it wasn’t Freshman Chioma Nnamaka, a native of Sweden, was recruited by sev- Uppsala, which is only a 40-minute Before leaving Sweden, Nnamaka the head coach. I loved Coach Jo eral schools but chose Tech primarily because of Coach Joseph. drive from the capital city of Stock- played in the Nordic Champion- when I met her, I connected with holm. A city known for its plethora ship in 2003, a tournament that her and Tech, and it felt good,” me,” Nnamaka said. that her first goal is to keep playing of gothic cathedrals and bicycles as features the very best male and Nnamaka said. At Tech, Nnamaka looks up to basketball after graduation. She the primary means of transporta- female amateurs around Scandi- Nnamaka is not the first Swedish Jessica Williams and the role she wishes to play in the WNBA, the tion, Uppsala also housed one of navia. It was there that she earned player to compete for the Jackets. In plays for the Jackets. “She leads the pinnacle of women’s basketball. If the Sweden’s most talented female the reputation that elevated her to fact, Tech’s previous Swedish stars team; she takes a lot of responsibility, that cannot happen, she will move basketball players in Nnamaka, basketball royalty. had an impact in her decision. and she teaches how to be [a leader],” back with her sisters in Sweden and the youngest of four siblings in a Nnamaka was not done making “There are two Swedish players Nnamaka said. play there. basketball-oriented family. her impact on the courts in Sweden. here, Nina Barlin and Jasmina Pa- Tech basketball looks to be in Majoring in International Affairs, Nnamaka was born to a Swed- From her hometown of Uppsala to cariz, and when Jasmina was about good shape with Nnamaka in the Nnamaka has dreamed of being part ish mom and a Nigerian dad, who Stockholm, she led three different to graduate they were joking about backcourt. She is the team’s lead- of the police force one day since her Nnamaka said was set up to meet her teams, all different age groups, to how they were not going to have any ing scorer as a freshman and also childhood. mom. “A Swedish man in Nigeria, capture the Swedish Championship Swedish players left anymore. I know rebounds exceptionally well for a “After my basketball career, I a professor of some kind I think, three years in a row. Jasmina and she was also a friend of guard. want to be part of the police. I don’t brought my dad up from Nigeria to Toward the end of her short career my sister’s and Jasmina told them Nnamaka has started to look know why, but I would like to be a Sweden to meet my mom. And yeah, in the Damligan, she was voted the about me and they started recruiting towards the future, where she says detective,” Nnamaka said.

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TRACK HEADS TO INDIANA JUST A BIT BURNT After a successful weekend in Clemson, The Toasters recently played a show in SPORTS track is off to South Bend for their final Atlanta and have released a new album that Page 34 Page 19 Technique • Friday, February 4, 2005 regular season indoor meet. combines their best music. sports Superstar Sallinger leads softball shorts By Lokesh Padhye Despite starting the season as one Contributing Writer of only two ranked teams from the Tech ice hockey ACC in the preseason ESPN/USA The Tech softball team starts the Softball Collegiate Poll at No. 21, beats Clemson 7-3 2005 season with a head of steam coach Earleywine remains cautious and a positive attitude. With five about the team’s chances of making Tech’s ice hockey team downed starters returning to the lineup, in- it to the World Series. the Clemson Tigers 7-3 this past cluding NFCA “It would be Tuesday at the Marietta Ice Center. All-American safe to say that Drew Baker had a hat trick, and pitcher Jessica “It would be safe to we would go to Amos Fernandez, Nathan Kirby, Sallinger, the regional and we Mike Zaucha and Drew Myers all team will blend say that we would would finish in scored one goal each. successful veter- go to regional and the top tier of The Jackets had 49 shots on goal, ans with a new our conference. and Tech goalie Nick Rice made cast of players. we would finish in It would be a 16 saves as the Jackets skated past The Jackets open the top tier of our stretch and more Clemson. The hockey team faces their 2005 season of a goal to get Kennesaw St. tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. at home against conference. It would to the World at the Marietta Ice Center. Chattanooga on be a stretch and Series” he said. Feb. 5. Sallinger was The tough more of a goal to get more optimistic; Football program schedule in- to the World Series.” “Last year we cludes ranked had a really good signs 19 recruits opponents such season but until as Michigan and Ehren Earleywine we get to the A group of 19 prospective Southern Illinois Softball head coach World Series, football players signed national in The Leadoff I don’t think letters of intent with the Jackets on Classic, Florida State and rival anyone will be satisfied. We have Wednesday. Georgia. Postseason success was been so close every year, it’s kind of Tech gained five offensive line- the main goal for second year head disheartening. We are a better team men, Trey Dunmon (6’4”, 275), coach Ehren Earleywine when he this year.” Randall Cox (6’3”, 287), Cord How- planned the schedule. Sallinger’s optimism is fueled by ard (6’5”, 260), Will Miller (6’5”, “[This schedule] will provide the strong showing of the team in the 275) and Dan Voss (6’4”, 290). The us with experience against those last three seasons. The Jackets made Jackets also signed two strong tight better teams, against better pitch- three straight NCAA tournament ends in Michael Johnson (6’7”, 215) By Christopher Gooley / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS ing, against better hitting. This appearances and finished the last sea- and Colin Peek (6’6”, 250). Senior pitcher Jessica Sallinger returns to lead the Jackets coming will prepare us for the postseason,” The lone quarterback recruit is off a 31-10 record last year and after earning All-America honors. Earleywine said. See Softball, page 33 left-handed Jonathan Garner (6’4”, 206) who led his high school team to two consecutive state champion- ships in Florida. Tennis teams serve notice with wins Softball starts season tomorrow The softball team starts their 2005 season tomorrow with a home double-header against the Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga. The first game starts at 1 p.m. at Glenn Field, located just off of the intersection of 14th Street and Mecaslin Street. The second game is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tech softball has been picked to finish second in the ACC behind Florida St., which the Jackets lost to last year for the ACC championship. The Jackets are ranked No. 21 in the nation according to the ESPN/USA Softball poll. Women’s b-ball loses to Tar Heels The women’s basketball team lost 55-41 to the Tar Heels this past Sunday. No. 12-ranked UNC By Darren Sabino / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Jamie Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS jumped to an early 17-2 lead and Sophomore Jose Muguruza won in straight sets against Princeton Freshman Kristi Miller is 25-3 in singles and 16-5 in doubles matches, never looked back. and is currently ranked No. 25 in the country. and she was named ACC Women’s Tennis Performer of the Week. Freshman forward Janie Mitchell led Tech with 14 points, and fresh- By Michael Clarke match to start with,” Thorne said. By Michael Clarke sixth place for wins in a single season man guard Chioma Nnamaka scored Senior Staff Writer “Our guys came out and were excited Senior Staff Writer at Tech. For her efforts Miller was 10 points. It was Nnamaka’s fourth to play. We didn’t play great doubles, named the ACC Women’s Tennis consecutive game scoring in double The men’s tennis team won but we won the doubles point. One The No. 34 Tech women’s tennis Performer of the Week. figures. their dual-meet opener against the of the keys that we’ve been talking team improved to 2-0 after defeating “I thought we played extremely The women are in the middle of Princeton Tigers 7-0. With the win, about was winning when you aren’t No. 41 Baylor 5-2 on Saturday. The well,” said Head Coach Bryan Shel- their tough ACC schedule. They play the No. 35 Jackets are 7-1 in season playing well. I think we are going Jackets were led by yet another strong ton. “I think that this year’s team is a at Wake Forest this Sunday, Feb. 6 openers under Head Coach Kenny to switch the doubles teams, to try performance by the standout fresh- little bit different than in years past and then return home to face N.C. Thorne. man Kristi Miller, who improved to State on Thursday, Feb. 10. “Princeton was a tough first See Men, page 32 25-3 on the season and moved into See Women, page 32