p. 3 j A&E m p. 12 SPORTS ;1 m P. 16 Brooks bad bet? Angelika no more SATs vs. MIPS Alex Buckey criticizes 2011 commencement speaker David The closure of Houston's best known foreign and indepen- The Owls do battle tomorrow with the juggernaut Longhorns Brooks for not taking risks. dent pirn venue need not stop cinephiles. — under the watchful eyes ofHPD.
thVOLUME XCVIIIe, ISSUE NO. Ric3 STUDENT-RUe N SINCE 1916 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 KTRU hosts forum to voice sale concerns
BY SETH BROWN istration Representative[sJ." THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF After a short introduction dur- ing which he said that KTRU is still Students, alumni and members on the air and that the sale is not a of KTRU's Houston community came done deal, Yang asked the audience to Sewall Hall 301 on Wednesday for questions and comments. * v-kWj night to attend a forum on KTRU's One audience member asked I „ sale. KTRU Station Manager Joey about the status of the KTRU Friend- Yang said that he invited President ly Committee. David Leebron, Dean of Undergradu- Yang said the committee, which ates John Hutchinson, Vice Presi- was founded after KTRU was taken dent for Administration Kevin Kirby off the air for 200 hours in 2000 after and Vice President for Public Affairs a broadcasting conflict with the ad- Linda Thrane, but Thrane and Le- ministration to create programming ebron told him that they would be policies for KTRU, has not met in unable to attend. several years. "We're really disappointed," Yang said that if the administra- Yang said. "So many students came tion had expressed concerns about out with questions for the adminis- KTRU's programming before the tration, and they weren't here to an- sale, the station would have taken swer them." the hint and made changes. Director of National Media Rela- "It's not like they tugged at tions David Ruth said that instead the rug — they just pulled it out," of attending the forum, Rice ad- Yang said. ministrators will continue to meet Currently the administration in- with KTRU and various student tends to have a committee composed DAVE ROSALES/THRESHER leaders about their concerns and primarily of students decide how future opportunities. the $9.5 million from the sale will be Joey Yang, KTRU's station manager, gestures to the empty seat reserved for administrative representatives dur- Yang and KTRU Music Director used. However, Yang said that the ) ing the forum Wednesday night. Yang spoke out against the administration's decision to sell KTRU's broadcast- Kevin Bush were seated at the front of decision to sell the station was not the auditorium alongside two empty the university's in the first place. ing tower and discussed plans to protest the sale while addressing questions from the audience. chairs that were marked for "Admin- O see KTRU, page 7 Smoking policy enacted KIPP founder schools Rice students BY JOSH RUTENBERG policy. BY DANIEL ELLEDGE joined KIPP as employees — includ- Feinberg said that if there were THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Fu said that the administration FOR THE THRESHER ing one who is now his boss. not people like himself, along with enacted the policy primarily as a Feinberg introduced many sta- many other extraordinary teachers, No butts about it. A policy health and wellness initiative. Mike Feinberg, one of the two tistics during his presentation. KIPP would not be possible. signed by President David Leebron "It's been long overdue at subjects of this year's common read- He said a child in a lower socio- He emphasized that teachers last month officially restricts where Rice," Fu said. "We've been able to ing book, Work Hard. Be Nice, by Jay economic household will hear cannot just work hard during cer- students can smoke on campus. develop a process and understand Matthews, visited Rice on Monday 30,000,000 fewer words than a tain parts of the day; they have to Rice University Policy No. 839, what our peer [institutions] are do- to talk to students about the Knowl- child in a higher socioeconomic work hard all the time to get their signed by Leebron on Aug. 3, ing and put together a nonsmok- edge is Power Program. KIPP is an household. The United States has students motivated and excited adopted a formalized nonsmok- ing policy that works for Rice." intensive curriculum for elementary one of the highest college enroll- about learning. ing policy that complies with the and middle school students from ment rates in the world, with 35 Near the end of the presentation city of Houston's nonsmoking GT low-income neighborhoods. percent of kids enrolling, but only Feinberg said the book not only ordinance. Prior to Aug. 3, Rice Feinberg also discussed the cur- 17 percent actually graduate. taught people about KIPP, but also defaulted to the city of Houston's The main change is rent status of KIPP expansion and Feinberg also discussed how taught some important lessons, ordinance, Business Process other educational reform issues. some people feel that if they are such as committing and sticking Consultant Daniel Fu said. formally expressing a Feinberg, one of the founders from a certain area, they cannot go through with promises and being "The main change is for- smoke free environ- and inaugural teachers of the KIPP to college. nice to everyone. mally expressing a smoke-free program, is now superintendent of "The number one problem is He ended his speech by noting environment across campus," ment across campus. KIPP Houston. the belief and mindset that any how important it was to be a teach- Fu said. Daniel Fu Feinberg, along with Dave child from any zip code can't get up er, as students and others look The policy states that stu- Business Process Levin, who was unable to attend and go to college," Feinberg said. up to teachers, and how much he dents may not smoke in any Consultant the speech because of KIPP issues "We need to change this belief and loved being a teacher. academic areas, such as class- in New York, helped start a revo- mindset." O see KIPP, page 7 rooms, libraries and research lutionary educational program for laboratories; public common SH low-income students that has areas; faculty, staff or club of- spread to 20 states and the District fices; student housing and din- Fu said that the policy will of Columbia. ing areas; university-owned or also define a framework for the Associate Dean of Undergradu- -leased motor vehicles; out- enforcement of the nonsmoking ates Matt Taylor introduced Fein- door areas that present a fire policy. College governments will berg by mentioning how excited or safety risk; outdoor stadi- enforce rules for students, aca- the freshmen were to read the book. ums and events and within demic departments will handle Taylor said that it started discus- 25 feet of all doorways and faculty issues and the adminis- sions with groups unlike past Com- operable windows. Smok- tration will handle compliance mon Reading books. ing will still be allowed for of the policy for staff, Associate Feinberg began by joking that artists and actors whose Dean of Undergraduates Matt Work Hard. Be Nice, is a guide to performances require smok- Taylor said. learning how to get a partner, lose ing as an integral part of the "If there's a grievance or com- a partner and then marry a partner. production. plaint at a college, then the col- He talked about his first class Colleges may designate lege is responsible to respond to of KIPP students that graduated in smoking areas that do not that grievance or complaint," Tay- 1994, of whom 30 percent gradu- conflict with the areas pro- lor said. ated from college, while many oth- hibited in the nonsmoking S3 see SMOKE, page 11 ers are in the process of getting a degree. He went on to add that Mike Feinberg, one of the founders of the Knowledge Is Power Program some of his first students have now and the subject of this year's common reading, spoke to students.
Take me now and drop me later I'll be back... Tuesday If it bleeds, we can take it INDEX Opinion 3 The add deadline for fall semester courses is Classes Monday are all canceled due to Labor Want to save lives? Get turned on by having News 6 today, so be sure you signed up for everything. Day. Party Sunday night. Sleep in. Look up needles stuck in you and your red stuff depleted? Arts & Entertainment 12 Change your minds, and you still have five what exactly Labor Day is in celebration of on Head over to the RMC Wednesday between 10 Sports 15 more weeks to drop (except for you, freshmen Wikipedia. Don't worry about finishing that a.m. and 2 p.m. to donate blood to the Gulf Coast Calendar 23 — you can take your sweet time and drop all problem set until Monday evening. Then say Regional Blood Center. Backpage 24 you want on the last day of classes). hello to a four-day week! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 EDITORIAL THE RICE THRESHER the Rice (Thresher MFftm Y&i 50, WHAT DP Yew (WowWsY Aewr 7WE ru'itJti"ABOUT HAVlNb'M CoROoBfi HwSE? X HONGSIK Opposition to KTRUsale A g /motd (HoWt) j wo/w XF fBoflB HA1/6 ponbomn -rum wete This week's Student Association meeting introduced a resolu- HEg£? QEEtJ Hem m tion entitled "To Disapprove of the Secretive Process Employed Dur- V ing the sale of KTRU-FM; To call for a Collaborative Dialogue be- tween Student Stakeholders and the Rice Administration" (see story, J 'lVEVE DP US WLlfiS 0/V^gEEN^Pp— page 11). The Thresher would like to highlight this commit- HEfe So WE u. &WCKZ AWAY PEomW ment as it pertains to both the student body and the university's —nr. frJORLO administration. CAtJ WORK WITH rENTEZ THE HHOIB First, the SA's support of student organizations is commendable. TM SPACE- Though they are understandably powerless to take any action stronger l&fi t>o JT"! Time-.™ than passing a non-binding resolution, their demand that "the Rice ad- ministration provide a concrete assurance... that the decision to con- BY"THE WAY, W/ fidentially appraise and sell KTRU-FM was indeed not a precedent" u properly engages decision-makers to come to the table and share future have You plans with the student body. In a place where institutional memories HgARP> A&chT ^0 !<. DIM rarely reach back further than four years, it is important that the admin- THE MoRiP istration carve in stone their commitment to students. -JfcAPB CENTER iocpricN A But this commitment has been put forth as a call to action for the consider , student body, as well. In deciding the fate of the $9.5 million, and iNAWefWte indeed the fate of student organizations throughou1. campus, this n -Too? resolution demands that students be prepared to engage in dialogue e with the administrations as "stakeholders" and that the student / f H W w body keeps this incident in its collective memory in the future. y J ABOUT IT. 11 / / The administration has repeatedly emphasized its readiness to L f]ti WPfJpBf.,,, n discuss the allocation of the funds and the future of all student clubs i Wtf at trm on campus. While many students are upse) that no university rep- Ml resentative showed up to address the public at the KTRU forum on
Wednesday, there will be many more opportunities to for the univer- /A sity to showcase a dedication to the cause of collaborative dialogue. To make up for the public relations blunder that was the sale of /, KTRU, the administration will have to be proactive in ensuring the money is spent according to the full will of the students. The ball is now in their court. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected], twitter.com/TheRiceThresher Lastly, the Thresher congratulates supporters of KTRU for having staged a valiant fight against the sale and for having exhibited to the whole city how loud the voices of a few Rice students can be. While Online Comment this sale could easily be foregone in op- However, if that were to be the the administration can take away their tower, they have shown that of the Week portunity cost of donations. If Rice de- case, then I would want that no one can quell their desire to be heard. cides to overly piss off its students and choice to involve students and In response to "KTRU sale leaves campus alumni, then who is going to donate to alumni, the people whom it af- dubs unsafe,"Aug. 28: Rice? And if you think that our endow fects most. To end, I would like I see several pro-sale people talking ment and whatnot is large enough to to commend the authors of this Getcheroxoffour univer- lots about the business necessity of sell- sustain such drops in donation rates, article, which is extremely well ing KTRU. However, as lonathan and then why in the hell do we need to sell written and informative. 1 am glad Kevin have repeatedly alluded to, the sity's public party policy KTRU in the first place? Just for the re- to see that someone is voicing the argument from the con-sale portion of cord, 1 am just a freshman. I do not lis opinions of the student body. the student body deals with business ten to KTRU. 1 would not be depressed. Anonymous It was recently announced that Lovett College's famed Getcherox- ETHICS. What is most economically off party will feature several changes this year, geared toward upping sound and what is the right thing to do security and preventing unwanted disturbances from the party (see are often not the same thing. If I lived story, page 10). The Thresher applauds the college for preemptively in Switzerland during the Holocaust, 1 Last week's online poll results: could have made a lot of money bank taking measures to ensure the safety of the student body. Concerns What do you think about the choice of David Brooks ing for the Nazis. 1 doubt anyone would for campus security should always be placed at the forefront of de- think that this is the right thing to do. as 2011 Commencement speaker? cision-making. (Of course, this case is not as extreme, 64 RESPONSES RECEIVED ^ ••• I'm thrilled! I love reading his columns but the same principle applies). Next, However, because the changes are so different from Rice's es- HB in The New York Times. tablished public party structure, the campus rumor mill has been let's look at this from a more business H| It's great; I just hope he doesn't talk spreading a misconceived notion that paints an improper perspective as well. First of all, this edu- • taOt. about how to stop poverty. cational institution is NOT a business; Doesn't matter — I'll be sleeping picture of student leadership. Many claims have been made that claiming so would have some serious UiaS through the ceremony anyway. Lovett was threatened by administration officials or RUPD if changes tax implications for Rice. To make an m |'|| start caring when it's actually were not made to the format of the party. However, rather than wait- analogy, a business is to its sharehold- W MR my turn to graduate. ers as Rice SHOULD BE to its students r ~j Too bad I won't be attending: ing for the university to tell them what to do, these decisions were i I forgot to take all of my LPAPs. preemptively made by Lovett's student government. Claims to the and alumni. Our opinion should count, This issue's poll: whether or not the executive needs you! contrary spread fear throughout campus of a big brother administra- Will you pursue a certificate of language proficiency? The 9.5 million dollars coming in from Castyour vote at v. >rr'h • 'n < ' ; tion that directs the social activities of the student body, rather than the students themselves. • If students feel that changes are not needed to a party's structure, Anna Wilde Editor in Chief they should assert their independence by acting with intelligence and responsibility when attending colleges' public parties. On the Yan Digilov Staff Coordinator other hand, if they feel that changes need to be made, clear reason-
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Brooks a poor commencement speakerpick Rice at risk of losing identity
THIS PAST FRIDAY, I got a nasty platform. But he's not the kind of tions on political or social issues. shock when I read in the Thresher political thinker our country needs, Brooks thinks that his perpetual without students' input that The New York Times colum- and he's not a good choice to speak seat on the fence puts him above nist and talking head David Brooks at Rice this spring. those working in the trenches. But I GRADUATED FROM Rice University in was required because tht decision would be the class of 2011's com- Brooks markets himself as liber- the truth is that there are plenty of 1992.1 never worked for KTRU, nor was was sensitive and complicated. mencement speaker. As a Times als' favorite conservative — some- smart politicians who realize that I particularly a fan of the station while Anyone familiar with Rice's his- reader, political science major and one who eschews the starry-eyed, the governmentis imperfect, that not a Rice student. However, what I've tory and culture would understand longtime non-admirer of Brooks, frou-frou excesses of the northeast- every issue is black and white, and seen and heard about the decision to that a decision requiring such se- I'm disappointed both by the choice ern liberal elite, but who still has who nevertheless decide to wallow sell the KTRU radio broadcast tower — crecy was a decision not worth of speaker and the embrace of in- the good sense to be creeped out by in the political mud because they which became a Rice asset during my making. Leebron also claimed it dulgent intellectual mediocrity that conservative AM radio. But that la- believe that progress is possible. time there — has been extremely dis- made financial sense, while pre- it represents. bel not only presumes his personal After five and a half years of col- appointing and not "Rice-like." Worse, serving the KTRU "experience" for popularity, it is subtly, deeply false. lege, some of them here and some President David Leebron's reaction to students in a new online format. Brooks embodies the political phi- elsewhere, one thing I've come to the criticism has been patronizing and Leebron argued that radio is dead, losophy that, next to more obvious love about Rice is its embrace of a dismissive, while completely misun- and that the Internet allows KTRU candidates like fascism or objectiv- sort of good-spirited, un-selfcon- derstanding why students and alums to reach a bigger audience globally. ism, I have always hated most: the scious weirdness; students here are objecting. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Those argu- one that hides behind labels like aren't afraid to tackle all sorts of ments MAY have merit — if made "independent thinking" or "sen- odd and fascinating intellectual BEFORE the sale, not AFTER. (Al- sible moderation" as a way of re- pursuits. Rice's nerdy and warm though I'm unconvinced, based on AlexBuckey fusing to engage with the political individuality is, I believe, its best my knowledge of FCC spectrum is- process. He wants to be respected as quality, and one of the reasons why sues ...) The process deprived cur- Brooks first came to my atten- an intellectual without ever having Brooks is a bad choice to address rent students of the valuable experi- tion when I was a bored and nerdy to make a potentially risky commit- us at commencement. Far from a 9 ence of making real-world trade-offs high schooler. While my classmates ment to a policy or idea. In the rare fresh, brave journalistic voice, he and decisions. Leebron's rationale case that he does spell out a clear implies that KTRU advocates are with good TV reception and social practically has bedsores from a ca- Doug Farry skills caught up on "The OC," I sat allegiance to one side of a contro- reer's worth of laurel-resting. His merely a selfish minority incapable at home with my parents, watching versy — I'll give him credit for sup- calls for moderation and sanity of making reasonable compromises "The NewsHour" with Jim Lehrer on porting gay marriage, for example are really bursts of complacency As a very proud Rice alum, I've — and substitutes Leebron's judg- PBS. At the end of the hour, the pro- — he always makes sure to sneer at and self-satisfaction. His writing tried to stay involved — including ment for what's important to stu- gram often had two commentators to those whose passion and support is is the typed equivalent of grocery interviewing prospective students dents. He claimed that this was a come on and debate political issues, stronger, and thus more contempt- store soft jazz — it lacks original- from the San Diego region. One unique circumstance, and that he and Brooks would represent the con- ible, than his own. He's like the kid ity, complexity and sharpness, yet quality I emphasize is that Rice plans to include students more in servative viewpoint alongside his who interrupts a brilliant lecture in it has a unique power to irritate. students are not treated like a tem- future decisions. At Rice, student participation is not a "nice to have," liberal counterpart Mark Shields. order to point out a spelling error on It's a shame, because if I had porary customer. Admission to Rice it is a "must-have." I find the expla- I remember slowly noticing off- a PowerPoint slide. known the administration was means becoming an integral part of nation patronizing and insulting. putting patterns in Brooks' style: Passion is not anathema to rea- looking for a speech that was long the Rice community for the rest of 1 didn't like his smug snipes at his son, and, more importantly, a lack on pretension and short on solid their lives. They are invited to par- debate partners, his obviously pre- of strong political leanings is not thinking and research, I could have ticipate in, and contribute to, key meditated jokes or his confident proof of superior intelligence or read from a selection of my fresh- decisions affecting the community it blusters through long strings of tau- taste. As Daniel Okrent, former pub- man philosophy papers and saved they've chosen to be a part of. tologies. Later on, I learned that he lic editor of The New York Times, everyone the speaker's fees. Be- To illustrate, I've explained my wrote a column twice a week in The famously said: "The pursuit of bal- sides, my parents are going to be role — as a student — in helping re- At Rice, student New York Times and appeared regu- ance can create imbalance because in the audience at commencement, write the on-campus alcohol policy. participation is not larly on national public radio. A July sometimes something is true." and I know they're going to be dis- In 1991, the school was increasingly profile of Brooks in New York Maga- While David Brooks' tired cultural appointed that, after all those tu- concerned about its liability from a "nice to have," it zine reported that President Obama stereotypes and truly obnoxious so- ition checks, we couldn't at least get potential alcohol-related accidents is a "must-have." I pays close attention to the colum- ciological observations may appeal Thomas Friedman. by students. Then-President George find the explanation nist's opinions and courts his good to the more masochistic among the Rupp understood that restricting le- opinion. Clearly, David Brooks is an Times' readership, they do nothing Alex Buckey is a gal alcohol use by students would patronizing and influential writer with a very large to advance substantive conversa- Hanszen College senior. significantly impact student life. insulting. President Rupp invited the other col- lege presidents and me to numerous meetings over several weeks. He ra- 99 Parents face dilemma in punishment stylestionall y explained how the current policy increased Rice's liability and ON JULY 6, 2010, ABC's "Good sive. But that is a case of battery and teach their children how to behave at proposed several alternatives. Fully I am a proud alum because Rice Morning America" aired a segment assault, not spanking. Grandma's, so this never would have informed, we had an opportunity to University is not like any other titled, "Parents vs Grandparents: Annie Pleshette Murphy, one of been a problem in the first place. discuss options with our peers. With school. Rice attracts some of the Spanking Divides Generations." the two psychologists interviewed What surprised me the most their input, we then constructively most intelligent, capable, mature Spanking a child, as a disciplinary at the end of the segment, was op- was the Mansfields' decision to worked with the administration to and well-rounded people in the act, has become rather controver- posed to all forms of spanking. She air their disagreement with the draft a new policy addressing the world. By excluding them from the sial, not only between the younger stated that, besides the fact that grandparents. Not only had they university's concerns while protect- KTRU decision-making process, and older generations, but also spanking hurts the child and ulti- overblown a somewhat petty dis- ing student-interests. President Leebron and the board among parents of all ages. mately deteriorates the parent-child pute that could have been handled We were treated like responsible have communicated to all of us relationship, it is ineffective. A child privately, but they had also humili- adults who were capable of making that they don't trust the students spanked for running into the street, ated their parents on national tele- informed and educated decisions to be discrete, mature and adult. she used as an example, will do it vision. I understand that the broad- affecting our school. Students If we cannot trust Leebron and the again and again because the child cast was meant to call attention to couldn't complain about the out- administration to understand this was not paying attention to what the a growing issue, but honestly, talk come because they helped drive the on relatively small issues like what parents were saying as he or she was about deteriorating that parent- process. And the process expanded to do about KTRU, why should we being punished. child relationship ... our educational experience — be- trust him to make the larger deci- At that point, I could not help but The fact remains that most par- yond the books to real-world deci- sions affecting the larger Rice com- Ellen Kim question the child's intelligence. I ents do use spanking as means of sion making and negotiation. munity we care so much about? think it's an easy conclusion to draw punishment. No sane and dedicated Fast-forward to the recent KTRU An example of this divide was that - unless you're not old enough to un- parent spanks their child malicious- decision. I received President Lee- Doug Farry is a between the couple Laura and Todd derstand what your parents are say- ly. However, parents may have dif- bron's e-mail arguing that secrecy former Will Rice College president ('92). Mansfield of Portland, Ore., and ing - that running into the street is ficulty determining when swatting Laura Mansfield's parents. The Mans- a bad, dangerous thing. And an even their child is reasonable, appropri- fields' two children, both under the simpler conclusion would be that fur- ate and effective. Spanking should age of seven, were staying over at their ther violations of this rule will result be the last resort for a defiant tod- grandparents' house for the weekend. in corporal punishment. Murphy's dler or a punishment for a serious of- The children were spanked by their over-simplified explanation of the fense that the child has been warned grandparents after they were found child psyche, it seems, only applies against before. GET PAID pulling out their grandmother's flow- to children completely devoid of de- There are, of course, other ways send an emaTto ers from the garden. The Mansfields, ductive reasoning skills. If the child to penalize your child for disorderly who never spank their children, were was running into the street again, conduct. Confiscating toys, assign- enraged. Laura Mansfield's father did it probably wasn't because they ing extra chores and discussing the not see spanking as traumatizing or weren't listening. issue are alternatives. I strongly be- harmful. After all, spanking had been I did agree, however, with her lieve that spanking should never be a part of growing up. But the Mans- TO opinion about the Mansfields. It the primary means of punishment fields felt otherwise. In fact, Laura was unfair that the grandparents and in fact, should be avoided if ne- Mansfield stated that she believed were upbraided for spanking their gotiation or compromise is possible. "spanking can be used as a form grandchildren, since they weren't But seeing as how some children of abuse." accustomed to the Mansfields' anti- are positively impervious to stern First of all, I think there is an im- spanking approach. The couple cautions and unaffected by wordy portant difference between spanking should have given the grandparents compromises, one cannot fairly rep- Y O l|JR and beating. Normally, a spanking instructions on how to deal with rimand parents who may need the is defined as an openhanded slap their plant-uprooting children or extra reinforcement. @R1CE.EDU on the rear, not a whipping with a taken their children back home if leather belt. Hitting a child exces- they were becoming too unruly. An Ellen Kim is a sively and impulsively is clearly abu- even better idea would have been to Sid Richardson College sophomore. 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RUPD POLICE BLOTTER Rice named 'Great College to Work For' The following items were reported to the Rice Univer- sity Police Department for the period Aug. 17- Sept.1. Cronin, springs from the shared val- lidified her decision to work at Rice, BY ELLEN LIU because she said she wanted to begin FOR THE THRESHER ues of those at Rice, and as the uni- RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES versity continues to attract people her first post-college job at a place Criminal mischief where she would be happy. Jones College Aug. 21 Rice has made the Honor Roll for committed to higher education, an Economics Professor Jim Brown — McMurtry College Aug. 23 Theft the second year in a row in the Chron- interesting, motivating and stimulat- a member of Rice's faculty since 1992 Wiess College Aug. 26 Theft icle of Higher Education's "Great Col- ing team is created. — said the quality of students, teach- Hanszen College Aug. 27 Burglary leges to Work For" national survey. ing and research sets Rice apart from Martel College Aug. 27 Alcohol violations This annual assessment, started in it other universities. Students engage McMurtry College Aug. 28 Theft 2008, examined 275 colleges this year themselves and participate, even in Brown College Aug. 28 Theft for 12 "core attributes of a great aca- There is a level of demic workplace." large classes, Brown said. Further- Wiess College Aug.30 Theft more, Brown said Rice students sup- Of those 275 institutions, Rice not camaraderie between port professors in scholarly activities only made the cut as one of 97 "Great students and staff ACADEMIC BUILDINGS and research and treat all faculty and Colleges to Work For"; it placed on the Herman Brown Hall Disorderly conduct that's very important. staff members with respect, qualities Aug. 23 Honor Roll, a privilege awarded to only that make Rice a great place to teach Keck Hall Aug. 24 Theft 39 colleges that have demonstrated Mary Cronin and work. Brown said he is not sur- Brockman Hall Aug. 29 Theft excellence in the most categories. Spe- Associate Vice President prised that Rice made the Honor Roll. cifically, Rice was commended in the for Human Resources OTHER BUILDINGS categories of Professional/Career-De- Associate Dean of Undergraduates Matthew Taylor agreed that students North Servery Aug. 24 Criminal mischief velopment Programs; Teaching Envi- W are the best part of the Rice experience. Rec Center Aug. 24 Theft ronment; Compensation and Benefits; Facilities, Workplaces, & Securities; Job "They are what I love about Rice," Tudor Fieldhouse Aug. 26 Theft Satisfaction; Work-Life Balance; Super- "Rice means a lot to the people Taylor said. "Our students are not Rec Center Aug. 27 Theft visor or Department Chair Relationship who work here," said Cronin. only really smart, modest and ridicu- •I • and Respect and Appreciation. Admission Counselor Elizabeth lously hardworking; I love working PARKING LOTS Associate Vice President for Hu- Orr, who started working at Rice in with them." West Lot Aug. 17 Failure to stop and man Resources Mary Cronin said she July, agreed that the university's hon- Taylor said Rice is both a rich give information was very pleased by the Honor Roll or was well-deserved. and challenging academic environ West Lot Aug. 25 Burglary of a motor vehicle distinction. "[This place is] very inclusive," Orr ment in which cutting-edge research "[Rice is] a terrific place to work," said. "Everyone's really excited to wel- informs the teaching and a collegial OTHER LOCATIONS Cronin said. "There is a level of cama- come you into Rice. This [warmth] def- place to work. Off Campus Aug. 27 Burglary raderie between students and staff initely helped my job performance." Taylor summed Rice up in three phrases: shared goals, shared mis- • 1 • Entrance #21 Aug. 28 Aggrevated assault that's very important." Orr said Rice's reputation as one This camaraderie, according to of the best colleges to work for so- sion and shared purpose.
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T showed that they did not want to be put into a situation where they were CSL offers certifications °JL Jy not in control. "I think it shows that they're afraid BY JOCELYN WRIGHT Freeman said they selected ACTFL the language departments at all," "Who's the university to say that to be held accountable," Yang said. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF because they wanted a nationally rec- Freeman said. "We're working with we should be sacrificed for the sake of Yang said that KTRU will con- ognized tester to increase the legitima- them to better articulate the juncture other student organizations?" Yang tinue to press the administration to Wish you could major in Arabic, cy of the certificate. between lower-level, upper-level and asked. "That's not their judgment call attend an open forum on the issue of Chinese, Portuguese or one of the six "This is a world-recognized testing literature classes." to make." the sale. other languages offered by the Center institute that's evaluating, not an in- Freeman also stressed the impor- Another audience member said Yang took over as station man- for the Study of Languages for which house [system!, so we're very confident tance of the study abroad component that those interested in opposing the ager Monday when Hanszen Col- there is no major? A major will still only that it's an objective, fair [test] of the stu- in receiving the certificate. sale should put pressure on the Uni- lege junior Kelsey Yule resigned be available in German Studies, French dent's proficiency level," Freeman said. "For those students who want to versity of Houston's board, while an- from the position. Studies and Hispanic Studies, but, be- According to Freeman, the testing reach the minimum proficiency lev- other suggested registering a protest "I have to step down as station ginning this year, all Rice students will fees vary by language, but are around el, four weeks is a real minimum," with the FCC. manager for very personal reasons be able to apply for a Certificate of Lan- $100 and will be covered by the School Freeman said. "You need to be im- Yang said KTRU's petitions to save not related to my feelings about the guage Proficiency in any of the 12 lan- of Humanities. mersed in the language to be able the station have collected more than struggle we're going through right guages offered by the center. to converse with some ease, but also 4,300 signatures so far, and he said now," Yule said. "We saw that students were taking a there's so much rich cultural infor- the station has received more than Yule said that she has not yet advanced-level [language] classes; a lot mation that's conveyed in a study $5,000 in donations. decided if she will remain in an of- of students at Rice do go abroad and we abroad [experience]." While another audience member ficial board position at KTRU, but wanted to be able to offer them some We wanted to be The four weeks of study abroad do said that the progress of technology that she will continue working at type of concrete evidence for them- able to offer them not necessarily have to be in a class- over the next decade will mean that KTRU and has not lost hope con- selves and possibly for future employ- some type of concrete room setting, but could also be an in- listening to Internet radio in the car cerning the sale. ers that they were able to speak and ternship, a work-study or a humanitar- will become more realistic, KTRU "I went to high school in Hous- write at a high level in the language," evidence for them- ian cause, Freeman said. disc jockey Vincent Capurso said that ton, and [KTRU] was the cool radio CSL Director Wendy Ring Freeman said. selves and possibly "The main requirement in addition changing KTRU to an Internet-only station to listen to — even to kids Freeman, a French Studies profes- to the time is that the main language format will mean that record labels who knew they weren't going to sor, worked with Hispanic Studies for future employers of communication is the target lan- will no longer send the station free Rice," Brown College junior Mike Lee chair Jose Aranda, German Studies that they were able guage," Freeman said. CDs to play. said. "This sends the message that chair Uwe Steiner, Associate Director to speak and write Since the certificate became avail- Baker College junior Kieran Ly- the administration cares more about for the CSL Claire Bartlett and the for- able at the beginning of this semester, ons said that he thought the lack of a measly bit of change — a drop in mer and current deans of Humanities at a high level in the Freeman said they have opened about administrative presence at the forum the bucket." to put together the certificate. language. 20 files to track students' progress in To qualify for the certificate in a lan- obtaining the certificate, mostly in guage, students must complete three Wendy Freeman French and Spanish. She said this year some wealthy schools do so poorly basic requirements: by taking two 300- CSL Director is a trial period, but that they hope to O KIPP in academics. Feinberg said that he or 400-level classes in the language, expand the program in future years. FROM PAGE 1 was happy that people were start- studying abroad in an area which 99 Even if students are already major- "[Levin and I] realized teaching ing to ponder this problem. He said speaks the language for a minimum of ing in a language, Freeman urged them is a way of life and the decisions hope fully schools will be better be- four weeks and scoring a certain level, to also get the certificate. we make are the examples we set," cause of KIPP, but not every school generally advanced low or higher, on Students applying for a certificate "1 think it's a great complement [to Feinberg said. will be perfect. the oral proficiency interview and writ- in French, Spanish or German, for the major]," Freeman said. "It shows After the speech was over, Fein- Many students came away from ten proficiency test conducted by the which there is also a department offer- not only that [students] have a breadth berg took some questions from Feinberg's speech satisfied and un- American Council on the Teaching of ing a major in that language, must ful- of knowledge that spans different liter- students in the audience. One stu- derstood how much he had put into Foreign Languages/Language Testing fill the upper-level course requirement ary fields, but they can go out in the dent asked if was okay not to know making KIPP work. International. with courses offered by that depart- world and put the language to the test." what she wanted to do. Feinberg "Feinberg's speech was really Students who successfully meet ment, and not the CSL. Freeman said it All interested students should send responded by saying that students inspiring, and I think he puts his all requirements will receive a cer- was important to distinguish between an e-mail to [email protected] so have plenty of time to figure out heart into pretty much everything tificate. Freeman said she is working receiving a certificate of proficiency that the CSL can make a file to begin what they want to do, and advised he does," Sid Richardson College with Registrar David Tenney to have and a major from Rice in these three tracking their progress toward getting her to make sure that it is some- freshman Christine Wang said. the designation listed on the student's languages. the certificate and arrange a testing date thing that she likes to do, as that transcript. "We're not trying to compete with for the oral and written proficiency tests. will make work more fun. 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1 1 " Add/Drop petitions soar in '09-10 hard to draw correlations between directly address extenuating circum- BY KALEB UNDERWOOD survey, students ranked safety the deadlines and rise in petitions to stances and clearly explain their posi Students shot on FOR THE THRESHER number one in importance at the add a course after the deadline. Ac- tion, Caldwell said. He said students Outer Loop with library. requesting late adds at the end of the The Committee on Examinations cording to Caldwell, there were not "Library security was never semester should not expect to have plastic pellets and Standing received 567 petitions an overwhelming number of peti- something I personally had an their petition granted unless it was de- from students requesting exceptions tions requesting a late add between issue with, but I've definitely heard termined to be an honest mistake and Two female students were struck to the university's academic rules the second and fourth weeks. Had stories," Martel College senior the student had successfully complet- Saturday evening by plastic pel- last year, an increase of 258 from this been the case, it would imply the Noemie Levy said. ed the course requirements. lets while on the Outer Loop near 2008-2009. About 250 of the students new deadline was the reason for more Such stories included students Entrance 22. Rice University Police requested permission to add a class late-add petitions. Requests to late "Why the hell didn't you just regis- being followed by strangers or Department Major Dianna Marshall after the Week 2 deadline. drop also increased from 2008-2009, ter for the course?" Caldwell said. said that die students put in a call feeling uncomfortable around Dodds, a physics professor, agreed EX&S is a university standing com- but the 2009-2010 numbers were around 6:55 p.m. to RUPD and that non-Rice visitors, according to with Caldwell's sentiments. mittee comprised of 11 professors and more consistent with previous years. Officer Thomas Hudak was the first Levy. However, the library's new 3 undergraduates nominated by the The exact number of petitions ap- "There is a difference between on the scene. system for signing in guests will Student Association Senate, charged proved is not released, to respect the reason and rationalization after the hopefully prevent further stories The students told the police with enforcing the university's aca- committee's rules on confidentiality. fact," Dodds said. like these. that three pellets were fired from demic regulations and considering Based on the petitions received In an effort to decrease the total According to University Librar- the rear seat of a golden four-door petitions from students requesting by the committee, Caldwell said that number of petitions received by the ian Sara Lowman, the library is jeep-type vehicle with Texas license exceptions to these regulations due students understand the purpose of committee, more discussions with concerned with security so that plates, with one pellet striking to extenuating circumstances. EX&S and are submitting petitions in the college masters, resident associ- each in the leg and a third strik- members of the Rice commu- The committee is in charge of all good faith, but he also knows that not ates and the Office of Academic Advis- ing neither. The students were not nity feel safe while studying at academic policies laid out in the Gen- every student is aware of the commit- ing will occur to make sure everyone hospitalized and had no visible Fondren, not because of security eral Announcements, including dead- tee's existence. understands university regulations. injuries. breaches. While Lowman said lines for adding and dropping classes, Nazish Malik, a former member of Caldwell also advises professors to be According to an e-mail sent out there have been issues with visi- pass/fail designations, changes in EX&S, said more students need to be clear in their syllabus and be aware of to the student body by RUPD, the tors because Fondren is a public variable course credit, grade changes aware of the committee. various deadlines, such as add/drop, shooter was an 18-year-old white library, these are not the cause of and readmission to the university after "The committee will listen to stu- when planning their courses. male wielding a neon-orange air- the new library rules. academic suspension. dents' concerns and is a valuable re- Aside from this, the committee powered weapon. "There haven't been any Although the number of peti- source for students," Malik, a Jones cannot take action to decrease the Marshall said RUPD is checking particular incidents that led us to tions requesting a late add increased College senior, said. number of petitions, because they are out leads they have on the crime. close the west entrance to non-Rice from about 65 in 2008-2009 to about Wiess College senior Robin Rich- not able to set policy. She said students on the Outer Loop people," Lowman said. 250 last year, EX&S Chairman Carl ards petitioned EX&S at the end of the Due to recent changes in the ad- should always be aware of their The security measure will sim- Caldwell said he does not believe the semester when her professor brought ministration, Caldwell will continue surroundings. ply make it easier to monitor who committee is overworked. to her attention that she was only reg- as chairman for the next year. He "[This wasJ a crime of opportu- comes in and out of the building, The committee is not surprised by istered for one credit hour instead of has already served on EX&S for three nity, " Marshall said. "Always go in Lowman said. Since Fondren is the increase in the number of petitions, four in an independent study course. years, the normal limit for faculty pairs; always be vigilantofwhafs open to the public, she felt it was "1 had never had a variable credit members serving on university com- important to maintain safety for Caldwell, a history professor, said. going on around you." mittees, but with the addition of Pro- the students. Lowman also said "I think we will see an increase course before, so I didn't realize 1 had vost George McClendon and Dean of it is harder to monitor the west in the case load proportional to the to get anything signed," Richards said. Undergraduates John Hutchinson to —Seth Brown entrance. growth in the student body," said After calling the Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Dean of Under- the administration, Caldwell noted "The staff at the west entrance EX&S member Stanley Dodds, who the need for some consistency during are busy checking out books, pull- has served on EX&S for the last three graduates, she learned she had to sub- Fondren adopts a time of administrative turnover. ing reserve materials, checking years and at various times in the past. mit a petition in order to be granted an new check-in rule out study room keys, answering The current deadline structure exception. She was told there would Caldwell advises students to peti- questions and providing other went into effect in 2009-2010. Before not be a problem since she had already tion the committee if they think they Beginning Sept. 7, new services to library users," Lowman this, students could add a class until completed the work for the course. deserve special consideration for rules for Fondren Library's west said. By limiting visitors to the east the fourth week of classes and had 10 Students should not expect to have their situation, even if they are un entrance will be instated. A Rice entrance, library staff can more weeks, as opposed to seven, to drop a petition granted on the grounds that sure if their petition will be approved. identification card will be needed effectively monitor visitors and a class. they are doing poorly in a course or "The committee is sympathetic to to enter the west door, located thereby enhance the security of the However, Caldwell says that it is simply forgot a deadline, but should students," Caldwell said. across from Brochstein Pavilion, library. and all visitors must check in at "The library is here to serve the east entrance, near the aca- members of the Rice community," demic quad, although both doors Lowman said. "As a result of the remain accessible to students and survey, we're working on enhanc- Rice community members. This ing study rooms, security, our YOUR change in rules came about after website and other services." the LibQUAL+ survey conducted last year by the library. 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Add the Rice Gallery to the long ' ' ' BY TINA OU afternoon. Inspired by the student- ' list of recession casualties piling up FOR THE THRESHER taught courses at his daughter's col- this fall. In the midst of the KTRU sale lege, the University of Virginia, Gus- controversy and the reality of budget At the end of the 2010-2011 aca- tin introduced the idea of student-led limitations in various academic de- demic year, Wiess College Master courses to Rice, now a popular pro- partments, the Rice Gallery is experi- Mike Gustin, professor of Biochem- gram with a wide variety of classes encing a 27 percent decrease in univer- istry and Cell Biology, and his wife, offered by nearly every college. sity funding for the Fiscal Year 2011. Denise Klein, will be completing their Wiess junior Rebecca Jaffe said five-year term as masters. that the current masters make efforts Gallery Manager Jaye Anderton to make a connection with every stu- said that steps have already been tak- According to Sam Oke, chair of dent, such as when Gustin congratu- en in an attempt to offset some of the the Master Search Committee, a lated her after she achieved a person- budget cuts. The Gallery has asked search committee has been created al best in her grades last spring after for and subsequently received an un- to begin the process of finding new a difficult semester of coursework she disclosed amount in donations from Wiess masters, which will hopeful- had experienced. Gallery members and patrons. ly be completed by the end of the The Rice Gallery is in transition as it prepares for its next exhibit. fall semester. "The Gustins have been so sup- "We were advised by [History Pro- The search committee will consist portive of everything," she said. fessor] Allen Matusow that budget of 14 students, the Wiess resident "They're the best masters you could cuts were made across the campus," been showing up in impressive num- Anderton and Tedford said that associates and Brown College Mas- ever ask for." Anderton said. "We hope that when bers to the openings," Tedford said. while the quantity of installations ter Steven Cox. Oke, a Wiess senior, She said they have influenced the university's financial situation "From installation to installation, I have may decrease, the quality will not. said that ideally, the committee will her expectations of the new masters, improves, the Gallery's budget will seen community excitement increase." Tedford noted the inevitability of represent every opinion at Wiess and whom she hopes will embody the be restored to at least the FY10 level." The Rice Gallery is the only uni- budget cuts in these times. stress Wiess' openness. The commit- creativity and openness of the cur- Matusow, who served as interim versity art gallery in the nation that "Of course the financial downsiz- tee encourages the students to raise rent masters. dean until Dean of Humanities Nico- focuses solely on installations. The ing is unfortunate, but I doubt it is any concerns they might have or no- Kienast said the key qualities he las Shumway's appointment, said Gallery serves as a source of jobs, and targeting only the Gallery," Tedford tify the committee of any suggestions, wanted in the new masters would be that the university cut the permanent hosts everything from study breaks to said. "It is everywhere, and we are Oke said. compatibility with the students and budget of the Rice Gallery in light of workshops for the student body. just starting to feel it." "We encourage every student to the ability to integrate themselves the deep cuts made in Humanities in Hanszen College senior Amy Lan- Despite the decrease in budget, be active in the search," he said. "We into the Wiess community quickly. general, which resulted in the loss of teigne, who also works at the Rice Gal- exhibits such as Sara Oppenheimer's want the students to make known "I want them to be a foundation 11 faculty members. He noted that the lery, stressed its value to the campus. D-17 installation will run as planned. what good qualities to look for in of support for the seniors to alleviate Gallery has not had to cut any of its six "1 think the Gallery is really im- The Rice Gallery website describes masters, and we want the students to the transition to the new world," he staff members. portant because it brings in spectacu- Oppenheimer's D-17, which will run suggest specific people who would be said. "The total budget of the Gallery is from Sept.16 to Dec. 5, as an architec- lar, internationally acclaimed artists a good fit for Wiess." Regardless of their year, Wiess only five percent less than last year," turally innovative endeavor that uses for the Rice students, who create orig- Wiess President Molly Bryan said students had high expectations for Matusow said. "That means the Gal- a system of holes to change the way inal work based on the space they're she is confident that the committee, their new masters. lery will continue to mount four given in Sewall Hall," Lanteigne said. light passes through space. with the help of the Wiess commu- "The new masters should keep in shows a year." Visual Arts student Delphine Zim- Tedford encouraged the Rice com- nity, will find great successors to take mind the needs of freshmen," Wiess Matusow said that in two years, the mern visits the Rice Gallery exhibits munity to be more proactive in dem- on the mastership. freshman Kavin Kanthasamy said. "I gift money keeping the Gallery in its every month. Zimmern, a Hanszen se- onstrating their appreciation for the "The Gustins are the linchpin of want them to be very approachable current state will dry up. He said that nior, said that the Rice Gallery made arts on campus. the entire support system at Wiess," to every student. They've gotta catch the university will try to help make up her proud to be a visual arts major. "[The Rice Gallery is] one more Bryan, a Wiess senior, said. "Mike is 'em all." the difference when the time comes. "The Gallery shows non-art students thing that makes Rice unique, and a huge advocate for Wiess in all of the Wiess junior Ellory Matzner said Baker College senior Greer Ted- the impact that art can have, and is a enhances the arts at a school with a college's endeavors and Denise is in- enthusiasm was important. ford, who works at the Gallery, said way for Rice to show support for their reputation for engineering," Tedford credibly generous in opening up their "I want them to be ready to throw student attendance at the Gallery has art students," Zimmern said. "I do think said. "As the Gallery experiences bud- home and hosting events for Wiess- themselves into being masters, full not been suffering. that it'll affect the amount of exposure get cuts, show your support now, rath- men and Wiess associates. They both force," Matzner said. "From my experience, students have that Rice will get to the art world." er than letting it be too little, too late." are just really amazing people who The Master Search Committee en- I have a personal relationship with ev- tourages interested faculty to consid- ery student at Wiess." er applying to be Wiess' new masters. t Wiess sophomore Ian Bott aii Oke saH that on Sept. 25 there is a Wiess junior Wilhelm Kienast both reception planned at President David spoke fondly of the current masters. Leebron's house. "I think pretty much any positive "The reception is for interested adjective would fit the bill," Bott said. individuals who can go and learn Kienast concurred. more about the masters program," join "They're very difficult to describe Oke said. in one word, but something along In attendance will be the current the lines of amazing and wonderful," college masters and the committee the Kienast said. "The Gustins have an heads of the colleges - the mas- ambience of friendliness that fosters ters of Jones College and Will Rice a relationship that is unparalleled." College will also be finishing their Gustin said he considers the mas- terms soon - that are searching for t movement• tership a challenge because of the new masters. Additional informa- added responsibility to teaching and tion will be released at a later date researching, but he found his experi- by the administration. ence incredibly worthwhile. "Being master is like being the
There's a trend already happening on campus. The majority oi college "Undergraduates have an enthu- president of the United States," students consume 4 or iewer drinks when they socialize, and 83^ oi siasm for learning from each other Oke said. "There is always a feeling college students who drink use a designated driver.* Hot because it s and from their professors, and it's that you're not qualified, and the •) a course requirement, but because it s what they choose to do. great to connect to that," Gustin said. job description is not concrete, but Since becoming masters in 2006, the potential for profound impact To continue the movement, just tear oil one oi the tabs below and he and Klein have involved them- is limitless." place it under your coaster at a bar, tuck it into a iriend's selves in all aspects of Wiess affairs, Gustin reflected on the personal textbook, or tape it to your dorm's bathroom mirror on from going to see powderpuff games fulfillment he received from serving Saturday morning. And thanks ior being responsible. to participating in the theater pro- as a Wiess master. gram and strengthening the associ- "Being master at Wiess has been ates program, among other activities. very fulfilling in a human way," Gus-
— Anheuser-Busch, Inc. In addition, they have started a few tin said. "I love all the students at traditions, such as culture-themed Wiess. I love the community there, study breaks and Master's Tea, a and I will miss it, but I am excited for monthly tea party open to all Wiess the new masters and think it will be a students and associates on Thursday wonderful experience for them."
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They consulted with outside the public party distributing enhanced security, but he still found it last year. each other, the Lovett masters and Rice wristbands to Rice students who did not a little strange and surprising for a party Taking a leaf out of Night of Deca- "The goal is to prevent [inappropri- University Police Department in the acquire a wristband prior to the party. other than NOD. dence's book, organizers of Lovett Col- ate behavior from] groups of uninvited party-planning process. McConachie said they wanted to "It's not the Rice party culture," lege's fall public party, Getcheroxolf, people who don't know Rice policy and Lovett Social {Catherine Mc- Arquero said. "I think people will will be taking several measures to in- who don't respect our culture," Powers, Chonachie said admission to the party make the security measures as painless not want to go because it's so much crease security and prevent non-Rice a Lovett junior, said. would still be free, but that Lovett stu- as possible. more policed." students from attending the party. The The proximity of Lovett to Main dents would be in all of the colleges' There will also be approximately 10 Assistant Director of Student Pro- theme for this year's party, which will be Street and the METRORail makes the commons handing out wristbands to student security personnel patrolling grams Rebecca Wrynn said she thought held on Sept. 11 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., is college especially vulnerable to un- Rice students the week before the party. each hour to guard the entrance and the Candy Shoppe, with candy-themed wanted guests, who caused the majority The free wristband will be necessary exit to the public party, as well as the Lovett's party plan would create a safe decorations throughout the commons. of the problems at last year's Getcherox- to enter the public party, McConachie, entrance to the stairs, which is about party for all students. "1 think they're really going the These measures were prompted by off, Lovett Social Miya Kumangai said. a sophomore, said. Each Rice student the same amount of security Lovett had unforeseen crowd issues at last year's To prevent similar problems this will be allowed to bring one guest to the at Casino Party last year, Kumangai, a extra mile to plan a good event," Getcheroxoff, which Lovett Social Mi- year, the socials began planning for the party, but they must register that guest junior, said. Wrynn said. 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We have both contemporary and traditional Sunday worship services, as well as a college-level Bible study class that is attended by many Rice University students and #» taught by Dr. Jim Tour. Free breakfast is always served in the class. Located two miles directly west of campus at 6218 Auden between University and Rice. Free round-trip shuttle service is provided each Sunday morning leaving at 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM on the loop in front of Rice's Allen Center. See www.wubc.org for details or call 713-668- 2319. Contemporary Worship: 8:30 AM Bible Study Class: 9:45 AM Traditional Worship: 11:00 AM 4 4-h, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS 11 • SMOKE FROM PAGE 1 STUDENT ASSOCIATION MINUTES The following were noted at the most recent meeting of For visitors to campus, Taylor said the Student Association on Aug. 30. the Rice University Police Depart- ment will be in charge of enforcing the policy. "A lot of this will depend on • SA President Selim Sheikh introduced the five main goals of the people being educated about [the SA for the upcoming year. These include strengthening commu- policy]," Fu said. "The intent is not nication with all university offices, increasing the accessibility of to have a judicial system in place. The the SA to the student body, increasing participation in SA projects intent is to have an understanding from outside the SA leadership, fostering productive dialogue that allows people to go where they and interactions among clubs and establishing the SA as the pri- need to go to smoke or to not be ex- mary body for campus-wide student initiatives. posed to secondhand smoke." Martel College senior Erik Tanner, a • Sheikh, a Martel College senior, announced that Sammy's Picnic regular smoker, said the policy will not will take place on Sept. 16 in Founder's Court. All serveries will be change where he chooses to smoke. closed, and Housing and Dining will be preparing a special menu "This isn't going to change my for the event. Sheikh said the picnic will be a way to get excited lifestyle in the least," Tanner said. Martel Colle^o senior Erik Tanner takes a smoke on a hammock in the "I think they're just trying to keep up Martel Quadrangle. Under the new university policy, individuals'h must about Rice Athletics. The football team plays its first game at Rice with appearances." smoke at least 25 feet away from any doorway or operable window. Stadium at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18. Taylor said the issue first surfaced last fall, when McMurtry College stu- President and Office of Dean of Un- smoke to reduce or quit smoking." • Sheikh said the SA Fall Retreat will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30. dents were developing rules for the new dergraduates decided to not make the Page said the Wellness Center of- The event will be open to the Rice community to brainstorm proj- residential college. After conversations entire campus smoke-free to allow fers a Fresh Start program for individ- ect ideas for the upcoming year. between McMurtry students, masters flexibility for people who smoke, and uals who are ready to quit smoking. and Housing and Dining, the issue was instead offer them cessation programs "We want to reach out to students • Sheikh noted that the Senior Committee is searching for six to brought before Taylor and the Office through the Barbara and David Gibbs and offer them resources," Page said. eight seniors to serve on the committee, which plans events for of the Dean of Undergraduates. Taylor Recreation and Wellness Center. Fu said that the policy was ulti- seniors, such as 100 Days. Interested seniors should send a re- said that he contacted Fu at the Office Wellness Center Director Emily mately about implementing a good sume and letter of intent to [email protected] by Sept. 10 of the Vice President, who had concur- Page said the policy represents a pro- health policy. rently researched nonsmoking policies gression toward healthier students. "The reason for the policy is to • Sheikh announced the Centennial Advisory Board's search for a at other universities. Taylor and Fu con- "A smoke-free policy is a step in promote health and wellness on 2014 class representative to help plan for Rice's centennial cel- sulted college presidents before draft- the right direction toward a healthier campus," Fu said. "It really is a ebration Oct. 10-14, 2012. Interested applicants must have ma- ing the issue last spring. campus," Page said. "It's an oppor- stance on promoting a healthy and triculated in 2010 and should send a resume and letter of intent Fu said that the Office of the Vice tunity to encourage students who safe environment for everybody." to [email protected] by Sept. 10. • Sheikh informed the senate that the textbook marketplace hard drive crashed over the summer. Instead, the SAwill begin piloting a website called Textbook Madness, created by former Director of Technology J.D. Leonard. Sheikh encouraged students to visit the website at www.texibookmadness.com or to go to sa.rice.edu for the link. • Sheikh declared that the first meeting of each month will be themed, starting with a "Bro" theme on Sept. 6, in order to make meetings more fun. • Internal Vice President Ryan Fleming said applications for the NSR program are now available on the SA website. Applications must be submitted to the college senator by Sept. 8. Interviews will be held by the senator at each college starting the following day, and final derisions will be due Sept. 12. • Fleming, a Sid Richardson College junior, announced committee Two-Day Shipping meeting times. Each committee will begin meeting during the week of Sept. 13 and will meet every other week at lunchtime. Stu- dent Life wilt meet on Mondays, Sports and Health on Tuesdays, amajonoom for One Year Academics on Wednesdays and Environment on Thursdays. • External Vice President Carl Nelson said that HedgeHopper cards will be distributed to the colleges today. These will be for all stu- dents and will replace the paper cards previously handed out to on textbooks new students. Nelson, a Brown College senior, also encouraged students to look at other HedgeHopper offers on the SA website. • Director of Student Activities Kate Abad introduced the rede- amaioncom and millions of signed Student Activities website at studentactivities.rice.edu. Students who give feedback on the website will receive bumper stickers. Abad also mentioned other activities and resources on campus, such as the Lunch and Lead program, the Women's Re- other items source Center and joint Campus Ministries. • Sheikh introduced a resolution read by Parliamentarian Jonathan Stewart entitled "Student-Administration Relations Resolution," that would push for increased student input for future decisions affecting student organizations and the student body. Sheikh said the sale of KTRU's transmitter and license without student in- put led the SA to sponsor such a resolution. Duncan College junior • • Kevin Bush, who authored the resolution, gave a short speech on why it should pass, followed by a question-and-answe session. Bush emphasized that the goal of the resolution is to focus on student input in future university decisions and not the sale of KTRU's transmitter and license. The resolution will be voted on in amazon.com/student three weeks. 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Would-be moviegoers Turns out there wasn't much to were greeted by an empty box office, learn that afternoon, just a handful brown paper covering the glass front of employees busy taping up more doors and a short note that began signs and covering the windows from with, "We regret to inform you that the inside. The one employee I spoke the Angelika Film Center closed to- with declined to comment and instead day," taped to the inside of the ticket gave me the business card for Jo Ellen booth window. Brantferger, the regional publicity director for the Angelika Film Center. A call to her office Monday afternoon unsurprisingly went unanswered, but the Angelika has since released a statement that read, "To be perfectly clear, the reason for the closure of the Angelika Film Center in Houston was that it received a thirty day lease joe Dwyer termination notice from its landlord, Bayou Place Limited Partnership, an I first saw the news on Twitter affiliate of the Cordish Company." that morning, then disbelievingly did The statement goes on to say that, a quick Google search and found a as of Monday, "Angelika management BY ARPAN BHOWMIK by similar issues. It is the subtle link be- Antal, the director of this year's Preda- CultureMap Houston article that con- began actively pursuing alternative FORTHETHRESHER tween the real-life story and the reel-life tors, who displays exceptional comedic firmed the worst. Suddenly remem- cinema locations in Houston so that plot that make Machete such a satisfy- timing in the couple of scenes in which bering that I work for the Thresher, it can continue the Angelika tradition Co-directors Robert Rodriguez ing treat. he appears as the bodyguard whom Ma- I grabbed my camera and took the of bringing the best specialty films (Predators) and Ethan Maniquis have The movie incorporates all imag- chete beats up with a weed cutter. The METRORail downtown to see what I available to Houston film lovers." succeeded at the difficult task of fol- inable Latino and conservative white dialogue is shamefully stupid with few could find out. I also needed to snap • see ANGELIKA, page 14 f> t lowing up the comically gore-soaked, stereotypes with outrageous comedic exceptions, yet it is a novel experience nudity-filled and politically incorrect effect: Machete and his posse of Mexi- to watch the cast members pull it off Machete trailer — which originally can day-laborers exact revenge on their with such confidence and style. debuted on the silver screen as a fake all-white enemies' headquarters in Machete has one weak point: The trailer sandwiched between the 2007 pimped-out rides, carrying an arsenal of final fight scene does not live up to the Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double- machine guns, rocket-propelled gre- incredulity of the violence the audi- feature, Grindhouse, and gained instant nades, fly-swatters and gardening tools ence witnesses throughout the movie. t t cult status. With their feature-length ex- in the final showdown. In fact, the only redeeming fact about pansion of the trailer, they have deliv- The movie theater went wild when the climax is Machete's machine-gun- ered more entertainment than Machete Machete refused Cuban cigars only to mounted-motorcycle stunt, which gives fans could have ever hoped for. demand "Mexican," which, of course, a new meaning to the term road kill, turned out to be Fidel-sized blunts. The and Seagal's very uncanny — albeit •, c bottom line is, despite being a tribute comical — exit. to the grindhouse genre, Machete has • t a comparatively sensible and relatable plot, heavily spiced with comically ex- aggerated violence and vulgar humor. B Danny Trejo (Predators) stands tall Machete Trejo stands tall • • • • as the protagonist for the first time in his career, doing what he does best as the protagonist l> c — intimidating with minimal use of for the first time Starring: Danny Trejo, words. This movie brings another first Jessica Alba, Robert for Trejo, as he finally loses his on- in his career, do- DeNiro screen virginity. Rated:R The film boasts a stellar cast, along ing what he does Released: Sept. 3 with some crucial actors returning from best — intimidating the original Grindhouse trailer, among whom Cheech Marin (Race to Witch with minimal use # c Mountain) steals the show playing the of words. Cinematically speaking, Machete dual-shotgun-wielding Padre. However, looks and feels like an average B-movie. keep in mind that Machete is a B-movie Shaky camera work, grainy photog- tribute, so all of the flim's actors forego n raphy and, at times, very disappoint- basic acting ability on principle. In view ing editing leave you staring at Steven of this fact, one has to commend Robert Seagal's (A Dangerous Man) shirt in the De Niro (Everybody's Fine) for throwing Where Machete succeeds without • C middle of the climatic fight sequence, his complexity out the window and fit- a doubt is in keeping a spirit of ex- yet the film entertains like a blockbust- ting into the over-the-top style quite aggeration and borderline-offensive er. The action is outrageously bloody naturally while playing Senator John humor throughout the entire hour from the very beginning, yet despite the McLaughlin. Seagal is believable as a and 45 minutes. All in all, if you are unsteady camera work, the blood and psychotic drug lord, while both Jessica winded by the first weeks of classes gore is shown in just the right amounts Alba (Valentine's Day) and Lindsay Lo- and need some mindless fun to relax, Light boxes normally displaying posters of coming attractions at the to induce shrieks and laughter in the au- han (Chapter 27) sizzle the screen in light up your Mexican cigars — though Angelika stood empty on Sunday. The sudden closure of the theater I c dience. That is the beauty of Machete-, nothing but their skin. Unfortunately, not within 25 feet of any university everything is so disgustingly wrong and Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar) did not fol- building entrance or windows — and caught many Houstonians and regular patrons by surprise. offensive that the effect is hilarious. low this trend. let Machete be your guilty pleasure It is a weird coincidence that Ma- A special find in the movie is Nimrod this fall. chete will be released amid the heated national debate on the immigration- check laws in Arizona: Even though the BEHANDING # ( plot takes place in Texas, it is motivated TROUBLE BEER Stop me if you've heard this one Twuble the Water, an Academy Labor Day weekend? Sounds before: A man with a gun who Award-nominated documentary like the perfect time for some has been searching for his miss RICE VS. TEXAS about Hurricane Katrina, inter- shenanigans in Galveston, and ing hand for years, a bickering woven with home-video footage by shenanigans I mean the 1st couple looking to sell a hand and There really is no e*( use for not taken by 24 year old Ninth Ward Annual Brewmasters Interna- a hotel clerk who hates gunfire going to this game, unless you # c THE resident Kimberty Rivers as she tional Jleer Festival at Moody all meet up and ... What's that? were too lasy to saunter over weathered the storm with her Gardens. Four days of more You haven't heard it befW? Well to,Tudor during the past week WEEKLY husband, will be playing next than 300 international, domes- then, it sounds like you need to and sign up for your free ticket, Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Rite Cin- tic and local brews starts this get to the Alley Theatre pronto in which rase that's your own ema. Kimbedv Rivers will be in a! afternoon at 3 p.m. ( het I the _ SCENE and see Martin M< Donagh'a A damn fault, k'trkoH is at tendance and admission is free site for time and ticket info. Rehanditig in Spokane! p.m tomorrow: see vou there. i c Joe's picks for events RICE CINEMA MOODY GARDENS outside the hedges, botta ALLEY THEATRE RELIANT STADIUM STOCKTON AT UNIVERSITY WWW. BREWMASTERS dround Kite and in the 6I«> TEXAS 2^10 WESTHIDGE FILM.RKE.EDU INTERNATIONAL BEERtESTIVAL. t OM Houston a red. for this- week. WWW.ALLERTHIARRE.ORO WWW RICEOWLS.COM # ( mm ( I i v '» FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 THE RICE THRESHER A&E 13 Classic Flicks: A window on the world with Ron Fricke's Baraka Here's a quick linguistics lesson: the title of the film alone. Captions would only mar and detract In the context of this film, "baraka" The Sufi definition of the word is from Fricke's pristine images of na- refers neither to the female version probably the one to which director ture, man and technology, all of of our current president's name, nor and cinematographer Ron Fricke as- which are expertly juxtaposed across does it refer to my favorite Mortal cribes his wordless 1992 film, Baraka. the continents. Kombat character. In Judaism, the At this point, one might suspect the Fricke is truly an Imagist poet of word signifies a ceremonial blessing. film to be a pseudo-philosophical the cinema, possessing some hybrid treatise on the circle of life, but Ba- of the photography skills of Ansel raka defies being pigeonholed into Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson. any simple category. Early in the film, we witness the bath Baraka is like Planet Earth - mi- of an orangutan in a hot spring, the nus the exotic species and plus Homo wink of an iguana and an ocean of sapiens — and raises the question: clouds. Later, we painfully look on How different are we all from one an- as a group of Indians sift through a other? This sprawling, globe-span- Joseph Allencherril garbage dump alongside hogs, cows ning film was shot at 152 different and dogs. locations in 24 countries on the large In Arabic, Swahili, Urdu, Persian and 70 mm Todd-AO format with equip- if Turkish, it is "spiritual wisdom from ment that Fricke designed himself. God." The Sufi translation of baraka The film's lack of words might be — also the translation given on the frustrating to some viewers, but Ba- Baraka is like The human spectacle forms the centerpiece of Fricke's cinematic epic. film's Blu-Ray cover — is "the thread raka was not produced as a run-of- that weaves life together." the-mill nature or travel documenta- Planet Earth — Brilliant: a multilingual pun in ry for National Geographic Channel. minus the exotic vitality of his images. frey Reggio's famed Qatsi trilogy, and In a nonverbal film like this, the most interestingly for Star Wars III: species and plus music plays a major role. Even the Revenge of the Sith. KTRU TOP 35: WEEK OF AUG. 8,2010 Homo sapiens. silent films of old were not truly "si- Full disclosure: I am not myself a Can't stop the signal — savektru.org lent"— what was lacking in words fan of Koyaanisqatsi, which felt much was made up for in musical accom- like a one and a half hour music video M paniment. Indeed the fusion of eth- of repetitious Phillip Glass arpeggios artist album label nic music by Michael Stearns and — music set to film, rather than vice % various ktru live volume 2 self-released Fricke's slow, watchful camera the hi-tech music of Dead Can Dance versa. Yet there is a good chance that various classic appalachian blues smithsonian folkways carefully peels away at the mysteri- feature prominently and deepen other viewers may find existential dara puspita 1966-1968 sublime frequencies ous relationship between mankind, the contrast between ancient and pleasure in moments where I found the minimal wave tapes volume nature, technology and the eternal. modern in the film. myself falling asleep. various one stones throw He is unafraid of getting close and This film has been so beautifully And, if you have 40 minutes, you growing pumps! vice is masterfully able to record his sub- restored that film critic Roger Ebert might also want to take a look at wild moccasins skin collision past self-released jects — be it a tribe of aborigines or a has called it "the finest video disc I Fricke's experimental meditation on £ catalyst the complete recordings vol. 2 porter $) horde of commuters at Grand Central have ever viewed or ever imagined." time, Chronos (1985), which streams vhs vision cosmic sound self-released Station — in their natural state. But don't take his word for it (or for free on www.hulu.com, as of this dengue fever presents electric various minky records mine, for that matter). For an unfor- writing. It is also a good idea to be cambodia It is not difficult for a film with a gettable cinematic experience, you on the lookout for the release of balkan beat box blue eyed black boy nat geo music pure cinematic approach to slip into the realm of kitschy cinematic gim- must obtain the Blu-Ray version and Samsara, Fricke's sequel to Baraka, deru say goodbye to useless mush micks and cliches. Granted, almost find or make friends who have a pri- which is in production and expected acre sacrifice digitalis anything appears interesting when vate home theater. to be in theatres by 2011. The time magic lantern platoon not not fun viewed in fast or slow motion — such I would be remiss if I did not gap of 19 years between Baraka and 0 c ethnic minority music of north- various sublime frequencies as when Fricke takes the viewer on a mention Fricke's work as cinema- Samsara ought to make one curious west Xinjiang, china speed-tour of an area with time-lapse tographer for other directors' movies and excited about what grand cin- johnston, daniel fun atlantic photography — but all of Fricke's — most famously for Koyaanisqatsi ematic feast Fricke has prepared for omar souleyman jazeera nights sublime frequencies devices only serve to underscore the (1982), the first installment of God- his audience now. various b9 bis: belgian cold wave 1979-83 Itm weird weeds help me name melody autobus various pomegranates finder keepers cats cats & kittens: natural sounds our world's sounds various afrobeat airways: west african analog africa MIKE PQSNER shockwaves ghana togo1972-78 monks black monk time light in the attic poirier ninja time running high WITH SPECIAL GUESTS vieux farka toure live six degrees various new Orleans funk soul jazz records pigeons lunettes soft abuse Obcd various new thing at novara sonig records motion turns it on kaleidoscopic equinox chocolate lab records coconuts coconuts no quarter SEPTEMBER 20 f-gg sun ra college tour volume 1: the com- esp plete nothing is... buddha on the moon between seasons sonic oyster records sierra leone's refugee cumbancha all stars rise and shine agf radio best of 2010 agf producktion ITIZEN international tickets her name came on arrows corporation rene hell porcelain opera type COPE V . SATURDAY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER SEPTEMBER 25 ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK2011 * • t SITE LEADER POSITION (ZOrfi LI, Looking to make an impact during your spring break? Apply to be a Site Leader for Alternative Spring Break! HOUSTON • c THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER IS # c LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, EXCITED, AND DEDICATED LCD SOUnDSVSTEm TEAMS TO HELP TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ASB 201 1! If you are looking for someone to work with, plan on attending our Single Site Leader Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 8, 12:00-1:00 pm in the CCE Conference Room. # c Applications are due on Monday, September 13! For more information and to apply, please visit the BUY Community Involvement Center's web site, TICKETS lRTIOn.com = RT http://cic.rice.edu. # r FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 M A&E THE RICE THRESHER OANGELIKA CfiiUMBS by Dosepk Allfcucktrril FROM PAGE 12 Many new students might not Street, then walk the block to get to Y\$ST~ see what the big deal is all about Edwards. I found that this works best COJ\MC with the closure of the Angelika, but on weekday afternoons for showings ~>o a auu many, many upperclassmen at Rice — around 1 or 2 p.m. — depending on vuqlle ,/vfo S-rAUDlUG especially those without cars — relied how long the movie is, you can be on the Angelika to get their cinema back on campus in time for dinner. a wAa\ W... CL u€> fix whenever a new blockbuster or Just skip your afternoon lab; it's not interesting indie flick came out. The like Orgo is important anyway. movies were just a short ride away Another solution that's closer to on the rail, and don't forget Cheap home is our very own Rice Cinema. Date Nights — those blessed Monday Yes, believe it or not, we have our very nights at the Angelika with discount- own theater on campus. Whip out ed tickets and free popcorn. that campus map you haven't looked at since 0-Week and sure enough, lo- cated right across the street from the Rice University Police Department, you'll find the Rice Media Center, What made the with the purple "Cinema*' sign hang- ing in the window. Angelika great was Most screenings at the Rice Cine- ma are actually free for Rice students, its mix of offerings. and while you aren't likely to find the latest Nicholas Sparks snore-fest 99 there, what you will find is the most diverse and international selection What made the Angelika great was of films on any screen in Houston, its mix of offerings. Where Edwards all playing in Dolby Surround Sound Greenway Palace only plays the latest and sometimes featuring talks or Hollywood offerings and River Oaks discussions by the director or peo- Theatre and Aurora Picture Show ple involved with the film following showcase primarily independent or the screening. Find us online': art films, the Angelika struck a bal- If you have a free evening this se- ance between the two, making it an mester, check the movie schedule on extremely appealing place for stu- film.rice.edu and catch a movie at the dents like us to catch a flick, no mat- Rice Cinema. The big screening for ter how big or how small its budget or this month is Stanley Kubrick's 2001: release was. A Space Odyssey, Sept. 10-11 at 7 p.m. ricethresher.org In the meantime, while the An- And to the folks who, two years gelika searches for a place to settle ago, sat through four reels of Monty down again, it's still possible to get Python and the Holy Grail only to to the movies without a car. It's less have me burn a hole through the than ideal (and close to impossible to fifth one and end the movie early, twitter, com/thericethresher do for late-night showings), but one my apologies. can take the rail from Rice to Wheeler station and take the #25 Richmond Joe Dwyer is a Wiess College senior bus all the way down to Weslayan and Thresher A&E editor. « « I facebook.com/thericethresher I C« i H « CENTER FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Brown paper covered the entry doors to the Angelika last Sunday. t < Do you know code? JONES • I McCLURE p u blTshTn g Want to program in a t-shirt and jeans? i ( Want hands-on experience with .NET and XML from day one? Want to help us build the best research website for Texas lawyers from the ground up? We're the largest independent i I law-book publisher in the state, and we re taking our books online. Bring your Rice ID for admittance! date 1 location time Stop by our table at the fall career expo on I GRAND HALL 11:00 AM September 8 to learn more about joining our 9/8/10 RMC - 4:00 PM i I team of software developers. JonesMcClure.com SEE THE EMPLOYER LIST AT CSPD.RICE.EDU/STUDENTS SPORTS 15 Volleyb^ rolls over Red Raidere and Roadrumers Owls pick up easy wins against in-state foes; fall to OleMiss in de facto championship match by Paul Fitzgerald gave the Owls the final two points and Despite some momentum from the sec- THRESHER STAFF the match. McCord had seven kills in ond set, the Owls dropped the third set the final set, giving her a team-high 25-22, putting themselves in another While most volleyball teams 15 kills. Cole was the third Owl with hole. Schamun believes Rice used the would be happy with the results Rice double-digit kills, finishing with 10 break 'allowing the third set to turn posted last weekend, this year's team for the match. their play around. heads out west this coming weekend "We definitely came out with more with a bitter taste in their mouth. confidence following the break," Scha- Hosting the first of two Rice Invi- mun said. "We settled in, started taking tational tournaments, the Owls got things one point at a time, and started off to a hot start against Texas Tech playing good volleyball." University on Friday evening at Tu- RICE AT Displaying a resiliency that should dor Fieldhouse. Sophomore Laurie serve them well over the next few McNamara, a transfer from Villanova PEPPERDINE months, Rice opened up a large ad- University, paced Rice's attack in the vantage in the fourth set before hold- first set with five kills, while senior WHEN ing off the charging Roadrunners. Tonight, 9 p.m. setter Meredith Schamun recorded Riddlesprigger and Cole came up big 14 assists, allowing Rice to take the WHERE for the Owls in the third set with five first set 25-23. McNamara would finish Malibu, Calif. and four kills, respectively. with 10 kills, one of three Owls to record Rice came into the fifth and final double-digit kills. HISTORY The last time the Owls set needing 15 points for a win, and Rice and Texas Tech traded points to squared off with the Waves freshman Megan Shephard helped start the second set. After Tech pulled to was Dec. 1, 1995, when the them get there with an ace and three within one at 12-11, Rice ran off 13 of the Waves won the match 3-1. blocks. Shephard finished the match next 18 points to take the set 25-16. Ju- Rice was undefeated dur- with a solid all-around stat line. The nior Ashleigh McCord had five kills in ing their West Coast swing Dripping Springs, Texas native had the set, while Schamun continued her last season. six kills, three aces, five digs and sev- strong play with 17 assists. Freshman en blocks. The freshman's play also Mariah Riddlesprigger had five kills in garnered praise from Volpe. her collegiate debut, leading to praise "Megan blocked really well and was from Head Coach Genny Volpe. running all over the court," Volpe said. "Riddlesprigger came off the Rice came out flat to start Satur- "She worked really hard to get to the bench with a huge spark for us," day's first match against the Univer- right spots and played really well." Volpe said. "Her athleticism and ag- sity of Texas-San Antonio. The Owls Looking for an impressive week- gressiveness were nice to see." dropped the first set 25-14, with Mc- end sweep that would have given Rice survived a late Texas Tech Namara serving as one of the few them a great start to their season, run in the third set to take the match. bright spots with four kills. Rice re- Rice faced off against the University Senior setter Meredith Schamun sets the ball up for a spike during a home After the Red Raiders tied the score sponded positively, however, win- of Mississippi on Saturday evening. match against Texas Tech. The Owls triumphed over the Red Raiders 3-0. at 23, a kill by McCord and a block by ning the second set 25-21 with a late However, with a lack of rest due to their sophomore Nancy Cole and Schamun 6-2 run punctuated by a kill from Cole. O see VOLLEYBALL, page 20 U « Soccer gets off to slow start, drops second straight by Teddy Grodek this week, and how we're going to nior goalkeeper Catherine Fitzsimmons goals that they needed. against the University of San Francisco. THRESHER STAFF play the entire game as good as we said. "We knew we couldn't play as bad This weekend, the team makes These weekend matches are great played the second half." as we did in the first half again." their marquee road trip of the season, opportunities for the Owls to get some A college soccer game lasts 90 Rice fell down 1-0 only 16 min- The Owls stormed out of the gate, traveling to play in the California Tour- wins under their belt, as California is minutes. The soccer team (1-3-0) utes into the contest, as Tech for- but still could not put the ball in the nament, hosted by the University of currently ranked 21st in the country and played a strong second 45 minutes, ward Jessica Fuston punched the back of the net in the second half. They California-Berkeley. The Owls open up could certainly be a defining win early but it was too little, too late, as ball into the net from point-blank outshot the Raiders 12-7 in the second tonight by playing against California on in the season. The Owls are hoping they were down 2-0 in the first half range after receiving a cross from half, but just could not find the two (1-2-0), then play Sunday afternoon S3 see SOCCER, page 20 of the game last Sunday against the right side of the field. in-state rival Texas Tech University The Red Raiders then scored (4-0-0) and never recovered. again in the first half, again off of Head Coach Chris Huston said she a Fuston touch after a cross. It was had hoped the team would have not a sub-par first half for the Owls, repeated its previous mistakes. who had hopes that this could be a "The same thing happened winable game against a major con- against Baylor," Huston said. ference opponent. a "When you play against teams this "We sat down (at halftime) and good, you have to play the whole talked as a team about what ad- game. We've talked about it a lot justments needed to be made," se- mmm OWLOOK This Week in Sports Friday, September 3 mm MIM Soccer at California S 6 p.m. — Berkeley, Calif. Men's Cross Country at Johnny Morriss Invitational 7:15 p.m. — University of Houston IM Fields Volleyball at Pepperdine 9:00 p.m. — Malibu, Calif. Saturday, September 4 Football vs. Texas 2:30 p.m. — Reliant Stadium Volleyball vs. Missouri UP""" 2:30 p.m. — Malibu, Calif. Volleyball vs. Eastern Washington 7 p.m. — Malibu, Calif. Sunday, September 6 Senior goalkeeper Catherine Fitzsimmons prepares to take a goal kick during a match against Stephen F. Austin Soccer vs. San Francisco State. The Owls travel out to the Bay Area this weekend for a duo of games against California and San Francisco. 2:30p.m. — Berkeley, Calif. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 16 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER RICE FOOTBALL 2010 After failing to meet expectations last season, this year's football team aims to return greatness to Rice Stadium 4. • i SB W 5rajSHawfiKP#' PHOTOS BY DAVID ROSALES NOVEMBER LAYOUT BY NATALIE CLERICUZIO • % by Teddy Grodek Bailiff says the team is prepar- spring, Rice's entire 16-member re- Taylor Cook, a sophomore "We have three great quarter- THRESHER STAFF ing to face a professional-caliber cruiting class came from within the transfer from the University of Mi- backs, and each of them has a dif- opponent tomorrow. Lone Star State. ami (Fla.), is eligible for the first ferent skill set," Bailiff said. "We're Let's face the facts: Last football "I called up (Head Coach of the This season, Bailiff has brought time for the Owls and also aims to going to go down to game time be- season was a rebuilding year. Houston Texans) Gary Kubiak to see in Offensive Coordinator David snatch the starting job. He is a siz- fore we announce a starter. We're After a disappointing 2-10 sea- if they could scrimmage, but they Beaty, former wide receivers coach able quarterback at 6*7" and 240 going to keep this as close to the son in 2009, in which Rice returned were busy," Bailiff said. "But that is at the University of Kansas, to call pounds and can be an absolute vest as we can." only three starters from their 2008 the kind of talent we will be going up plays for the Owls' offense. Only menace if he can get running out Texas Bowl win, the Owls football against on Saturday: future legends." five years ago, Beaty was a high into the open field. He was a highly Offensive firepower team hopes that they have enough Following the UT game will be school football coach at MacArthur recruited prospect, with offers from The Owls are banking on the talent added to the program that a road trip up to High School in schools like Louisiana State Univer- success of their running back core, this year will be a different story. Denton, Texas, to Irving,Texas. His sity and the University of Alabama, especially YouTube sensation Sam "We're excited about it. The whole take on the Uni- quick rise through and could emerge as an offensive McGuffie, a transfer sophomore from football team, the whole campus: versity of North the college ranks threat if he can adjust to Rice's of- the University of Michigan. McGuff- We're all ready to go; we're ready to Texas Mean Green. Y shows the skills fense quickly enough. ie is by far the most athletic player play," Head Coach David Bailiff said. The Owls will he has at both cre- The final prospect, redshirt on the Owls' roster and should be "I'm really excited about the growth then have a non- RICE VS. UT ating talent and freshman Taylor McHargue, is the an instant spark to the offense, as of this football team." conference home using the talent X-factor in this contest. McHargue he can be used in so many different With a team that is returning 18 stand, with games WHEN he has to create (pronounced "mick-harg") is a 6V ways. After being utilized sparingly starters, nine on both offense and against Big to op- Tomorrow, 2:30 p.m. offense. recruit from Vista Ridge High School as a freshman at Michigan, scoring defense, the Owls are confident ponent Northwest- Back for his in Cedar Park, Texas where he was three touchdowns and running for WHERE that the extra year of experience ern University and fourth yearat Rice, both a football and track star. He 486 yards, McGuffie transferred to Reliant Stadium will be just what Rice needs to re- Big 12 rival Baylor Assistant Head has drawn comparisons to former Rice to be closer to home and play turn to bowl contention. After going University. HISTORY Coach and Defen- Rice quarterback Chase Clement, once again in Texas. a respectable 2-1 in their last three Withasdifficult Rice and UT will face off at sive Coordinator with his ability to run the ball and Bailiff also has faith in the rest Reliant Stadium tomorrow games last year, the Owls hope that a schedule as the Chuck Driesbach understand every minuscule detail of the backs, as Rice will be con- they can springboard off this suc- Owls have before as they did in 2006, the last will hope to turn of the offense. time the two squads faced stantly going to the bench for differ- cess to at least a .500 record and C-USA play, they around a defense Because of the high level of com- off in Houston. The Owls fell ent skill sets. Redshirt junior Tyler possibly enter the postseason. will be chomping that was nothing 52-7. The last time Rice defeat- petition, Bailiff says that he will Smith, who closed his sophomore at the bit to re- ed Texas was in 1994, when the short of miserable wait until the last minute to reveal year out with two 100-yard rushing Sizing up the competition turn to opponents Owls came out ahead 19-17. last season, al- the starter. S3 see page 17 The Owls did themselves no fa- they know they lowing an average vors this season, creating what is by can beat. The C- of 43 points per far one of the most challenging non- USA schedule will game last season, A CLOSER LOOK: conference schedules of any Con- provide a relief 120th in the na- ference USA team, including games for the Owls after tion. He will move from focusing on 2010 Football Schedule against some of the premier teams in their punishing non-conference the linebackers this year to working the country. The Owls will not have match-ups and will hopefully pro- on the backfield. to travel far at the beginning of the vide them the wins necessary to get DATE OPPONENT LOCATION season, as their first seven games are into postseason play. Men in the pocket Sept. 4 University of Texas Reliant Stadium inside the state of Texas. This is perhaps the biggest ques- Sept. 11 Of course, the schedule headliner Sailing the ship tion this season, as Rice has a full- University of North Texas Denton, Texas is their battle against the University Bailiff enters his fourth season blown quarterback competition Sept. 18 Northwestern University Rice Stadium of Texas Longhorns, currently ranked at Rice following his most trying on its hands, with three legitimate Sept. 25 Baylor University fifth in the nation by the Associated season yet. Previous to his time at Rice, players who could become starters. Rice Stadium Press preseason poll. The game was Bailiff coached at Texas State Universi- Last year's starter, junior Nick Oct. 2 Southern Methodist University Rice Stadium moved from Rice Stadium down the ty, posting a combined 21-15 record over Fanuzzi, had a difficult 2009, but Oct. 9 University of Texas-El Paso El Paso, Texas METRORail to Reliant Stadium to his three years there. While at Rice, rebounded well toward the end Oct. 16 maximize the capacity of the event. he has posted a 15-22 record; how- of the season. Fanuzzi would pro- University of Houston (Homecoming) Rice Stadium The Longhorns are coming off of their ever, he does have a Texas Bowl vic- vide the Owls with experience un- Oct. 23 University of Central Florida Orlando, Fla. loss to the University of Alabama in the tory under his belt. der center last year. The Alabama Nov. 6 University of Tulsa Bowl Championship Series National In his time at Rice, he has gar- transfer has the frame to play quar- Tulsa, Okla. Championship game at the conclu- nered a reputation for stronger and terback, at 6'4" and 205 pounds, but Nov. 13 Tulane University New Orleans, La. sion of last season and will certainly faster recruiting classes, made pos- had a difficult time returning to the Nov. 20 East Carolina University be hoping to quickly crush any hopes sible by his commitment to recruit- game last season after having to sit Rice Stadium Nov. 27 of a Rice victory. ing players from Texas. This past out 2008. University of Alabama-Birmingham Rice Stadium I I FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS 17 RICE FOOTBALL 2010 Fresh faces and seasoned veterans look to mesh to continue search of success inside and outside of Conference USA games, will also see a lot of snaps. if the defense gives up 43 points per With the numerous talented backs, game this year. Bailiff plans to utilize them all. Ozougwu believes last year's trials "We have five very talented run- will help the team to not repeat the ning backs," Bailiff said. "And my same mistakes in 2010. entire time here, we've needed them. "A season when you go 2-10: There We're comfortable with giving each is a lot you can learn from that year," and every one of them the football." Ozougwu said. "One thing you saw last Wide receivers were a question year was defensive players not hustling for Rice last year, and will continue to the ball. What you'll see this year is to be, as the Owls hope that some aggression to the ball." of their experience from last year The Owls go with a two-linebacker will carry over and lead to success set most of the time, so there will only this year. The depth chart has three be two true starters, senior Justin Hill seniors starting with two under- and sophomore Trey Briggs, both of I* • classmen and a junior, meaning whom recorded more than 25 tackles that there is potential for younger last season. players to step up. The secondary is a young group, Redshirt senior Patrick Ran- two of whom are starting over older dolph, second on the team last players. There is only one senior in year with 39 catches behind Toren the five positions, strong safety Chris Dixon (Brown '10), is expected to Jones, who has more than 130 tackles be the go-to wide receiver. Seniors in his 18 starts. Corbin Smiter and Pierre Beasley are also expected to start and make an Special teams impact. Perhaps the best part of last Perhaps the most talented member year's campaign was the emergence of the receiving core, however, may be of Rice's special teams as one of the tight end Vance McDonald, a sopho- best in C-USA. The Owls always had more who saw significant minutes the potential to create a big play on last year. He caught 12 passes for special teams to swing the outcome of 118 yards and is expected to be a the game. Where the coverage teams play-maker this year. lacked occasionally, those kicking the ball were often able to iin opponents Toeing the line deep into their owr r une. The lines on both sides of the Junior Kyle Martens, a candidate ball had a rough season last year but for the Ray Guy Award in 2009, once are hoping that with experience can again return: to handle the punting come success. duty for the Owls. He averaged 43.6 The offensive line was young last yards per punt last year as a sopho- year, especially for a position in college more, one of the best in the nation. football that is typically almost always Chris Boswell, a redshirt fresh- reserved for juniors and seniors. This man, takes over the kicking duties It t year, there is only one sophomore on this year for the Owls. Boswell was the line, which is anchored by players an AP All-State selection his senior with experience. year of high school in Keller, Texas The defensive line was one of the and participated in the U.S. Army All- strengths of the roster, with two return- American game. ing monster players, senior defensive Redshirt Sphomore Shane Turner end Cheta Ozougwu and senior tackle will once again handle return duties Scott Solomon. Solomon, however, just for the Owls this year, after an impres- recently went down due to a foot injury sive freshman year. He returned the and will be out for 6-8 weeks, a tough ball for 881 yards last year, second loss for a Rice defense in need of lead- ail-time in school history. Return- ers. Ozougwu is not too worried about ing alongside him will be sophomore the loss of Solomon, however. Denzel Wells, who averaged 26 yards a "I think this year we have not just return last season. depth, but quality depth," Ozougwu Boasting 18 returning, in addition said. "Our twos can all play like ones, to two from special teams, it is clear and our threes can all play like twos." that the Owls will not tolerate another 2-10 season, no matter who is under Final lines of defense center for the majority of the year. If the Owls want to win this year, With returning leaders on the gridiron perhaps the most improvement must and a new offensive coordinator in the 1: come in the defensive backfield. Even press box, 2010 brings hope that Rice wgamM * IK I it McGuffie is able to score four touch- can take a giant step forward in re- downs a game, that will not matter turning to the glory days of 2008. Threshers taff Predictions • How will Rice football team do in 2010? "The Owls will finish the season at 5-7. "The team will go 8-4. We will be an "Too much controversy at the quar- "Rice will go 7-5. James Casey is still A tough non-conference schedule and offensive machine. Sam McGuffie terback position will keep the team playing, right?" the loss of Scott Solomon will keep the will jump over 12 people and we are from coming together like they need team from getting off to a fast start. going to Disney World." to in order to post a winning record Yan Digilov The quarterback position needs to be in 2010. Final record: 6-6." Staff Coordinator solved by the start of conference play Joe Dwyer if they want to do any better." A&E Editor Natalie Clericuzio Sports Editor Jonathan Myers Sports Editor + FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 18 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER o RICE FOOTBALL 2010 Returning junior free safety Travis Bradshaw defines what O it takes to find success on the gridiron: hard work. by Jonathan Myers terpart at strong safety, senior Chris plagued Rice last year, and with se- also given a spot on the All C-USA point which rookies might contrib- o THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Jones, will need to provide leader- nior defensive end Scott Solomon third team from football guru Phil ute," Bradshaw said. "But there are ship and direction for the corner- ruled out for six to eight weeks with a Steele, in addition to the C-USA All- definitely some young guys that have Travis Bradshaw understands ad- backs and the weak-side safety, broken bone in his right foot, his role Academic football team by posting been keeping us honest at practice." versity and what it takes to overcome which had some instability among will become even more important. a 3.4 GPA as a chemical engineering With renewed optimism due to the steep odds stacked against Rice the starting roles this past season. Bradshaw's breakout year came major. the return of four out of five second- on the gridiron. As a former walk-on, However, he is looking forward to in 2009, where he shined against The end of the year saw him tie ary starters, there is promise that the junior free safety worked his way leveraging that wealth of experience high-quality opponents such as Larry Izzo for eighth on the season the secondary will be one of the out of serving as only a scout team against Garrett Gilbert, the Long- Texas Tech University (six solo tack- tackles list with 121. More important- strongest units on the team, and that footnote and into the Owls' start- horns' rookie quarterback. les) and Oklahoma State University ly, however, was Bradshaw's abil- Bradshaw will be able to finally nab ing 11 on defense by the end of the "We know he'll be a little nervous (seven solo tackles, along with a ity to keep the secondary's spirits his first career interception, the only 2008 season. out there with his first start, so our forced fumble). He tallied 13 tackles high during the 0-9 start, something blemish on an otherwise sterling re- While his individual perseverance goal is to not let him get comfortable and forced two fumbles against the which has paid off in the way under- sume. No matter the odds, Bradshaw has yielded spectacular personal or into a groove," Bradshaw said. University of Texas-El Paso to earn classmen have challenged for mean- will do his best to ensure that the statistics, such as leading the NCAA But before he could become his second career C-USA Defensive ingful roles in the fall. ball continues to stop at him, both in in unassisted tackles per game last someone who Head Coach David Player of the Week award. He was "It's kind of hard to say at this the air and on the ground. season, Bradshaw realizes that he Bailiff called "a true leader in ev- now needs to help his unit — the ery sense of the word," Bradshaw secondary — climb out of the abyss had to earn his stripes in 2008 as a that they found themselves in at the redshirt freshman. While he played end of last year. The Owls' last line of a minor role for the first half of the defense surrendered 28 touchdowns season, Bradshaw blossomed into a through the air, along with 273.4 hard-hitting safety with a knack for passing yards per game, while nab- being in the right place at the right bing only six interceptions, placing time during games against the Uni- them near the bottom of the Football versity of Southern Mississippi and Bowl Subdivision. Tulane University, posting double- It's safe to say that if the Owls digit tackles against both of those have any visions of repeating 1994's teams, as well as in five of the last upset of the University of Texas at seven games of the season. 0) || Reliant Stadium tomorrow, Brad- By the end of the historic season, shaw will have to rally his troops to when Bradshaw was named as a win the turnover battle. second team freshman All-America "We really didn't force enough selection, it was clear that then-free turnovers last year," Bradshaw said. safety Andrew Sendejo (Wiess '10) "That's pretty clear that's something had found a reliable partner in the we need to work on, but we adjusted secondary, as well as his future suc- ' w some coverages and worked on read- cessor. While Sendejo is now plying ing the quarterback a little better, his craft with the United Football and that's something we'll put to- League's Sacramento Mountain gether in the fall." Lions, Bradshaw has been called The team leaves the field after one of its last practices before the season opener against Texas tomorrow. Bradshaw, along with his coun- upon to fix the defensive woes that 0 ' (ft Across the conference r Of the 12 games the football team will play during the reg- ular season, eight will be within the confines of Conference USA. Thus, for the Owls to be competitive in 2010, they will need to find ways to defeat these eight teams. With each season, C-USA seems to become more competitive. Howev- er, in nearly all of these competitions, Rice has the ability to defeat these teams. Here's a few words on what Rice can expect when they play each of these squads this fall. SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY AT EL PASO 2009 record: (10-4, 6-2 C-USA) CENTRAL FLORIDA 2009 record: (8-5,6-2 C-USA) 2009 record: (4-8, 3-5 C-USA) 2009 Armed Forces Bowi: 2009 record: (8-5,6-2 C-USA) 2009 Hawaii Bowl: *09 postseason: N/A Air Force 47, Houston 20 2009 St. Petersburg Bowl: Rutgers 45, UCF 24 SMU 45, Nevada 10 UTEP will rely on its corps of 10 returning With the nation's 2009 passing leader Without question, senior defensive end Bruce In his second year at SMU, Head Coach June seniors on offense to lead them to improve- returning to the Cougars in quarterback Miller is the leader of the Golden Knights. On the Jones will likely turn to a pass-first offense to ment on 2009's 4-8 season. Offensive Case Keenum, the Cougars hope to extend offense, the team is still figuring out who will guarantee the continued success of the standouts include the nation's No. 4 rusher their two-year bowl appearance streak in lead at quarterback. Junior Rob Calabrese will Mustangs under his leadership. After signing senior Donald Buckram and senior 2010. Keenum is not the only returner to get the starting job in the team's opening game a two-year contract extension this offseason, quarterback Trevor Vittatoe. Head Coach Houston, as the team boasts seven return- against South Dakota on Sept. 4, but freshman Jones is completely immersed in the role of Mike Price expects these two to make the ing starters both on the offensive and Jeff Godfrey is likely to see playing time in that Mustangs head coach. Jones' emphasis on difference on the offensive side for the 2010 defensive sides of the ball. With that much game as well. As long as one quarterback can passing is indicative of his philosophy to Miners. With success on the scoreboard, continuity, even the Cougars' challenging emerge as a consistent leader, along with the focus on the development of the offense perhaps the Miners will break their schedule should not be enough to keep team's potent defense, the Knights should be ) w before the defense. four-year bowl drought in 2010. them out of the postseason. posed for further success in 2010. UNIVERSITY OF TULSA TULANE UNIVERSITY EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA 2009 record: (5-7, 2-6 C-USA) 2009 record: (3-9,1-7 C-USA) UNIVERSITY AT BIRMINGHAM 2009 record: (9-5,7-1 C-USA) 2009 record: (5-7, 4-4 C-USA) '09 postseason: N/A *09 postseason: N/A 2009 Liberty Bowl: '09 postseason: N/A ECU 20, Arkansas 17 (OT) Tulsa appeared to be off to the races last The Green Wave looks to climb out of the Former Texas Tech defensive coordinator The Blazers are without quarterback Joe year with a 4-1 start, but dropped six of C-USA West cellar, but there's little Ruffin McNeill takes the helm as head coach Webb, who accounted for a large portion of their last seven games, but losing only one optimism in the Crescent City. Senior wide at his alma mater, hoping to guide the their offense in 2009, with 32 total by more than 10 points. Junior quarterback receiver Casey Robottom caught 50 passes Pirates to their third straight C-USA title. touchdowns. The offensive line returns G.J. Kinne returns for the Golden last fall, while quarterback Ryan Griffin However, ECU has several question marks four starters, while the defense returns Hurricane, along with 13 other starters. tossed nine touchdowns last year. The on the offensive side of the ball, most nine in total. If the Blazers can put up Wide receiver Damaris Johnson will secondary should be the strongest unit for notably at quarterback. The defensive line points on offense, their defense should be definitely dazzle after catching for more Tulane on the defensive side of the ball. is entirely new, and the secondary will be able to carry them to a bowl berth. than 1,100 yards last season. forced to replace star free safety Van Eskridge. T+ I t FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS 19 MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY 2010 Squad continues running down the dream of C-USA crown and regional glory; returns five of top seven runners by Jonathan Myers who appears to be the number one took home the gold last year. Round- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF runner for Rice heading into their first ing out the regular season will be a meet of the season, the Johnny Morris trip to Stillwater, Okla. for the Cow- While the opening scene of the immor- Invitational at the University of Hous- boy Jamboree Invitational, where Rice tal Chariots of Fire may conjure up no- ton. Sophomore Sammy Abuhamra placed 13th last year and the Houston tions of long-distance running being a got a taste of collegiate cross country Baptist University Invitational, which relaxing and carefree hobby, the men's life last year with a ninth-place finish Rice also won. The C-USA Champion- cross country team knows all too well in the Rice Invitational and by taking ship will be hosted by the University the trials and perseverance required to sixth place among all Owls at the C- of Tulsa and will take place at Indian complete a grueling course, much like USA Championship. By virtue of these Springs Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. the muddy one that Rice faced last Hal- stints in competition, Abuhamra looks The NCAA South Central Regional will loween at the Conference USA Champi- to be the fourth or fifth man for Rice be hosted again by Baylor University onship. With its third-place finish still this fall. With no seniors on this year's in Waco, Texas. Warren expected some lingering in their minds, Rice is ready edition of the team, the Owls are set improvement from his top runners in to compete yet again for conference and up for success in this year, as well as order for the Owls to climb above 10th regional glory. the years to come. place, where they finished last year. The Owls boast a significant part "Gabe, Matt and James can all of their squad still intact, although move from the low 50s at Regionals Head Coach Jon Warren (Jones '88) is to the low 30s or 20s in terms of plac- mmM, quick to point out the losses the Owls ing," Warren said. "To move up in the have incurred to graduation in Simon region significantly, we've got to im- Bucknell (Martel '10) and to expira- prove, and it's going to be our top guys tion of eligibility in senior Scott Zivick. JOHNNY that have to lead us." Bucknell finished first for the Owls in MORRISS The conference championship will all four of his races last year, while present a test for Rice in the form of con- Zivick was a consistent scorer for the INVITATIONAL ference frontrunners Tulsa and the Uni- Owls in nearly every meet, finishing versity of Texas-El Paso. The Miners took 18th overall at the C-USA Champion- WHEN the crown last year by a mere point over Tonight, 7:15 p.m. ship last season. the Golden Hurricane, with the Owls fin- Replacing Bucknell will be a daunt- WHERE ishing 57 points out of first place. jjjpfedfci ing task. After not competing in the UH Intramural Fields Warren minced no words in de- first meet of the 2009 season, Bucknell scribing Rice's competitors. HISTORY *#g9pm m « dominated the competition, finishing The Owls are the defending "To put it simply, UTEP is the Ke- outside of 10th only once. His seventh champions of the meet, dom- nyan national team and Tulsa is the - m mffim place finish at the C-USA Champion- inating the competition by British graduate student team," Warren ship earned him the right to be the only tallying just 31 points. Junior said. "I'm not even sure who's returning % J#- $w&f-'#• iMWIsmm Owl on the All C-USA First Team. Michael Trejo finished third anymore for them, but they'll have guys overall to lead the team. Two of the Owls' top runners, junior Michael Trejo (left) and sophomore Matt Warren is confident that someone that will run well as usual." will be able to pick up where the New The team has finished third the past Carey pace each other during the 34th Rice Invitational in September 2009. Zealand native left off. two seasons, and while they have re- "Simon can only be replaced, as far mained a fixture among the top three several question marks that have to be season progresses, I think we can be a as his placing, if some of those guys The Owls will also need support in the conference, there's no sense of Q> answered along the way, but we feel lot better than that." <• can step it up, like Gabe and Matt, and from their underclassmen to ensure satisfaction that the Owls have derived that improving on last year's marks The 2010 Owls have a paradoxical 1 think they can," Warren said. "We that the top five runners are constant- from taking a back seat to Tulsa and is the best place to start. With that in combination of both youth and expe- need a kind of marquee guy to help ly being pushed. Redshirt freshmen UTEP as of late. mind, we're looking for a top-three fin- rience, and they will certainly look to lead this team this year." Anthony Lauriello, Zach Casias and "Looking at this season, our goal ish in Conference, and a top-ten finish leverage both to create success this Redshirt sophomore Gabe Cuadra Alex Weinheimer appear to fit the bill is to be as good or better than last at Regionals. Depending on how the year and in the seasons to follow. agrees with Warren, noting that the for those roles, and Warren is pleased year's team," Cuadra said. "There are Owls are up to the task of replacing with how they and the true freshmen (I the graduated runners. have performed thus far in practice. "Whenever you lose guys of the "Anthony, Zach and Alex all have caliber of Simon and Scott, it leaves the potential to step up, and it's hard a hole to be filled. But we feel like we to say which of the true freshmen, have a group that is capable of filling if any, will be the one," Warren said. that hole and excited to have the op- "You just don't know at this stage, but portunity," Cuadra said. "It's a group Friday will give us an initial indicator, m of guys that wants to start the process since we'll run everyone." of elevating Rice to another level." The Owls look to defend their Warren will need Cuadra, along Johnny Morris Invitational champion- with redshirt sophomores Matt Carey ship today, before hosting the Justin and James Llamas to lead the way, as F. Cooper Memorial Rice Invitational well as redshirt junior Michael Trejo, on Sept. 17, a meet where they also NGAG?MCrNTi COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER Campus Blood Drives Sponsored by Rice Student Volunteer Program (RSVP) Wish you didn't have to remember to take your birth control every day? You have the opportunity to participate in the September 8-9, 2010 NEW CHOICE STUDY to assess the safety and efficacy of a * 10:00am-4:00pm low-dose, once-weekly, investigational contraceptive patch. The hormones in this contraceptive patch are FDA-approved RMC Farnsworth Pavilion for use in birth control pills. 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"This is going to the trip. be really special for a lot of us, go- D "We have a bunch of girls on ing home and getting to play in our around 6 p.m. tomorrow, ditch the roster that are from California," own state." talking to your friends or 0 VOLLEYBALL FROM PAGE 15 angry UT fans and read an » second game of the day following a and Eastern Washington University five-set thriller, Ole Miss came out with on Saturday. Missouri and Pepper- online recap of the Rice more intensity than the Owls and won dine are both receiving votes in the the first set 25-19 with a 12-6 finish to the most recent AVCA Poll, and while set. The Rebels jumped out to a huge Schamun knows this weekend will be victory over Texas after the lead to start the second set and held off a challenging one, Rice's attitude is Rice 25-20, giving them a two-set deficit crucial to their success. )) that would be hard to overcome. "We have to treat each opponent game ends on ricethresher.org While the Owls were able to jump the same and play competitively," out to a lead to start the third set, they Schamun said. "We had a great week simply ran out of gas, letting the Rebels of practice so far, and we're going out finish them off with a 25-21 third-set vic- there with high expectations." tory. Coach Volpe saw the loss as partly The Owls traveled out west last year a result of fatigue. as well, recording three victories in San )) "We didn't have a lot of rest time Francisco. Despite the experience the and made too many uncharacteristic team gained last year, this year's six errors," Volpe said. "They flat out- newcomers will be heading out on the played us, and we have to learn how road for the first time, a fact not lost on to regroup faster." Coach Volpe. 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SureType; SurePiess." and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S and countries around the world Used under license from Research In Motion limited t 2010 Al&l Intellectual Property! Service provided by AT&T € FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 THE RICE THRESHER CALENDAR 23 the Calendar MONbAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY l« SEPT. 3 - SEPT. 9, 2010 No class! Whee! Got hemoglobin? follow us 24/7 at twftterxom/threstiercal Ommmmmmmmmmmm Labor Day is an official uni- The Gulf Coast Regional The Boniuk Center for Reli- versity holiday. While you Blood Center is having a gious Tolerance brings you may tell yourself to take this More than just tortillas blood drive from 10 a.m. to His Holiness Swami Vidya- opportunity to catch up on 2 p.m. in Farnsworth Pavil- dhishananda Giri today at FRIDAY Come celebrate Hispanic those things you've been ion in the RMC. Blood short- 7 p.m.! If the number of syl- Heritage Month with an ex- meaning to do, you know ages are an all-too-common lables in a name has any cor- plosion of delicious foods. you'll spend it sleeping and occurance, so step up and relation with epicness, this Bienvenidos The festival will feature procrastinating like the rest save a life (or more!) by do- talk is sure to be fascinat- artists, mariachis and raf- of us. Admit defeat now and nating blood. It takes less ing. His Holiness is a monk Party it up with the Depart- fles and is catered by more plan to enjoy your weekend. than an hour, and you get a trained in the Himalayan ment of Hispanic Studies! than 35 Hispanic and Mex- fun band-aid and a feeling Mountains who will talk They are throwing a wel- ican restaurants. Admis- of personal accomplishment. about philosophy and har- come back shindig today at sion for students is $20 in Appointments are preferred, monious existence. noon. The party is open to advance or $30 at the door TUESDAY but walk-ins are also wel- everyone with an interest in and goes from 5-9 p.m. in come. If you give multiple Hispanic Studies and takes the RMC Grand Hall. times in the future, you can Those Surls sculptures place in the Rayzor Hall Lob- All shaken up rack up points and get fun by on the third floor. Get to Georgia Institute of Tech- prizes like T-shirts and reus- are still there and will be know the professors in the able shopping bags! Now, is until Oct. 31. If you haven't department while learning nology Professor Regi- SATURDAY l\ nald DesRoches speaks at that not worth some replen- seen them yet, go check about the major and classes ishable bodily fluids? them out. They are spiky that they offer. 12:05 P-ni. in Ryon 201 about Tuck Fexas the January earthquake in and fun. There are seven of Haiti. Topics to be discussed them around campus. Gotta Football season opens today include weaknesses in infra- Hosting an event? catch 'em all! Free ice cream? Sweet! in an epic game against UT. structure, issues in rebuild- Remember to pick up your Did you know that you can Interested in doing campus- ing and lessons learned free ticket if you signed up from the quake. Brought to get free publicity for your Guess what? wide theatre? If acting or be- for one on Thursday or Fri- you by the Department of campus events? It's easy. Just ing a backstage ninja sounds day at Willy's Statue from Civil and Environmental En- e-mail a description of your Chicken butt. No really, cool to you, and if you like 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hit gineering. event to thresher-calendar^) guess what? Yes, it is Thurs- ice cream like any normal up a tailgate, put on your rice.edu, and it will magi- day, the almost-as-good-as- person, get to know the Friday-day named after the war paint, whip out your Q- It's all just an illusion cally appear in the relevant Rice Players! At 4:30 p.m. in card and head over to Reli- edition of the Thresher1 So English god Thunor, a.k.a Hamman Hall, you can eat ant Stadium to support the As part of the Scientia lecture fast and so easy. Is anyone the Norse god Thor. Thurs- ice cream and learn about awesomeness that is Rice. series, Psychology Professor else thinking "that's what day comes after Wednesday joining Rice's student-run Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. James Pomerantz will talk she said" right now? So what and before Friday. Arthur theatre troupe. No experi- about a fun type of failure, are you waiting for? Submit- Dent could never get the ence is necessary! namely that of perception. ting your events also saves hang of Thursdays. Won- Commonly known as optical the Calendar editor the time dering why these random SUNDAY illusions, these errors of the of combing through the In- facts are in your Calendar? Shopping time is over brain are sure to bend your ternet, searching for events Other than to educate you mind. The talk takes place that might possibly have the on trivia, it is here because Slackers beware; today is John Mayer at 4 p.m. in McMurtry Audi- slightest relevance to you. you readers need to send us the last day to do a whole torium in Duncan Hall. Everybody wins! events to publicize! bunch of stuff, like add is in Houston for a concert. courses, adjust variable Did you know that his body credit, designate a course is a wonderland? Supporting as audit and convert a the guitar master is open- pass/fail from last semes- ing act Owl City, starting at ter into a letter grade. Get 7 p.m. in the Woodlands Pa- it done! vilion. Tickets from $48. HOW TO SUBMIT CALENDAR ITEMS The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. the Monday prior to pub- lication. Submissions are printed on a space-available basis. Submission methods Fax: 713.348.5238 E-mail: thresher-calendar@rice. edu Campus Mail: Calendar Editor Thresher, MS-524 5 2 9 Best Breakfast Taco! 6 4 8 Houston Press, 2006-2009 _8_ 6_ _5_ A__2 _ 9 8 T 4 Best Taco!" (Taco Verde) Houston Press, Editor's Pick _9_ _4_ Taco You Must Eat 1 7 T 6 T Before You Die!" 5 9 7 Texas Monthly (Lamb Barbacoa) 2 _5_ 8 3704 Main Street near the HCC/Ensemble Light Rail Stop tacosagogo.com I (713) 8Q7.TACO (8226) This sudoku was created by Helen Shaw. 24 BAC (PAGE THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,2010 # The Woes of Rice University As told by Antoine Dodson to the tune of "Bed Intruder review They climbing in your organizations You are really, really so dumb We pay tuition, my boy week of They snatchin your towers up We were let aown L>y your greed So you can send your e-mails Tryna sell em so y'all need to So dumb, so dumb, so dumb, dumb But we're gonna find you, find you august 30 Hide your kids, hide your wife So you can run and tell that, Hide your kids, hide your wife [Chorus] Run and tell that Hide your kids, hide your wife Run and tell that, homeboy And hide your ktru The administration Home, home, homeboy Cuz they're rapin errbody out here Needs to stop acting like an old man They don't have to come and confess Not considering they students We're lookin for you We need voices too We gon find you Salento in Broch when I walked in In the Allen Center They wouldn't let Coffeehouse bid So you can run and tell that, First thing was to call 'em out here CtillNO iff OR ON Run and tell that And that's what I did vVA'C Mt S YOii 6 Run and tell that, homeboy Home, home, homeboy [Chorus] Well, obviously we have a rapist in this picture We got your e-mails Hermann Park You done left fingerprints and all Are you serious, my boy? Is hilarious. You are so dumb We got your P-Cara You are really dumb. For real. We got your scent shootings return Run and Tell That, Homeboy Has Caitlin Barnett been released Of course, it would be irresponsible of us from jail already? Ok, that was an to suggest that KTRU's sale is the only way obvious joke, and we apologize. Rice students are currently getting screwed We realize that was the first tiring over. Unfortunately, it would take far more that popped into your head. too. But it's just so easy! than one Backpage to accurately chronicle all the woes of Rice students. So we're just going to let Mr. Dodson give you a brief tour new smokmoking of the various locations and organizations policynicy that have contributed to the slipping qual- ity of student life here at Rice. Pay atten- Apparently you can't smoke tion, Princeton Reviewl We're willing to bet within 25 feet of stairs or an exit. we won't be #1 Quality of Life next year. Of This will undoubtedly be another course, we also can't be sure that the foot- Antoine tried to attend Cheap Date Night at the Angelika Theater. stunningly successful Rice law ball team will be humiliated at Reliant this He was disappointed. initiative, joining legendary § weekend, but we're definitely willing to put crackdowns such as: don't litter money on it. Antoine thinks Salento has terrible cof- cigarette butts, don't cover smoke fee and high prices. detectors, and don't drink if you're under 21. getcherNODoff? What's the story, Lovett? You're not NOD. Who goes to these par- ties anyways? Is it really that big of a deal? We're perplexed. h$y rod Happv Birthday, amigo. Antoine liked hearing his favorite band on the radio, even though they hadn't sold Antoine hates when universities try to inflate their football ranking out. Now he can't hear them without an Internet connection. by paying terrible schools to play them for the season opener. The Backpage is satire and is written by lames Kohli and Connor Hayes. Kendra, you're really bad at Animal Crossing. CLASSIFIEDS @ rice.edu MAKE $50 FOR Approximately 2 INNER LOOP FAMILY looking for nanny/ HIRING FOR CATERING waitstaff. Part- living room. On site laundry, reserved WANTED Hours/Week. Rice Prof seeks respon- helper 10-15 hrs/week for 2 children. time, flexible schedules, mostly off street parking in a gated lot and a sible student with own car to pick up Must have driver's license, experi- nights and weekends. Pay starting pool. Cats okay with an extra deposit, COME TEACH FOR testmasters! No ex- daughter from nearby school 81 take ence with children, and clean record. $10 per hour. No experience neces- but no dogs please. $645. Call Diane perience necessary as all training to ballet class. Wednesday and Friday Mostly afternoon hours, with occa- sary. We will train you. Jackson and Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30 is provided. Full and part time posi- afternoons. 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