Voting Opens for SGA Elections

Friday, April 3, 2009 • Volume 94, Issue 28 • nique.net Cool cars, classic rides The GT Auto Show featured a bevy of beautiful cars, including Ferraris and Camaros.415 TechniqueThe South’s Liveliest College Newspaper Voting opens for SGA elections String of By Corbin Pon Kristie Champlin, Robert Vote now at at www.elections.gatech.edu News Editor McEntyre and Alina Staskevi- Polls are open until Wednesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. cius are battling for the posi- robberies hits Polls for the SGA elections tion of undergraduate student open today. Students have the body president. Linda Harley center of opportunity to determine who and Rick McKeon are the can- will hold executive and legisla- didates for graduate student tive positions for the next aca- body president. campus demic year. Undergraduate vice presi- By Craig Tabita In addition to seats in the dential candidates are Brian- Editor-in-Chief Undergraduate House of Rep- Paul Gude and Parker Han- resentatives, students will also cock. Justin Chapman is The recent outbreak of armed robberies be electing the new under- running unopposed for the on the periphery of campus made its way to graduate and graduate student graduate vice presidential posi- the interior Monday when two students were body presidents and vice presi- robbed at gunpoint while walking through dents. See Elections, page 6 Photo by Michael James / Student Publications Mechanical Engineering Alleyway near the Skiles building and behind the Coon building. EARTH HOUR 2009 According to a crime alert released by GTPD, the victims were walking in the Al- leyway when the suspect approached them from behind and showed a silver semi-auto- matic handgun. The suspect demanded the students hand over their wallets and book- bags, and after the victims complied, the suspect ran off. The incident follows armed robberies that occurred on the periphery of campus March 14, and twice on March 16, as well as a strong-arm robbery March 22. The suspect in the most recent incident is described in the alert as a black male with a dark complexion, slender build, approximately 5’10” to 5’11” with a black hoodie,

See Robbery, page 8 SGA releases presidential Photo by Jarret Skov / Student Publications white paper LIGHTS OUT, energy saved By William Brawley Tech goes dark with city of Atlanta in global energy conservation effort Assistant News Editor The undergraduates in the Student Gov- ernment Association this week released a spe- By Katie Dextraze tably the World of Coke and Bank of the civil rights issues that incited the cial white paper for the new Institute Presi- Contributing Writer America buildings. student movements in the past de- dent G.P. “Bud” Peterson. The document Over the past few years, Tech has cades. “Aspirations for greatness and outlined a wide variety of topics that are im- Imagine watching from an extra- made a move toward campus sus- reform are coming back to the youth portant to the undergraduate student body. terrestrial vantage point as just after tainability and participated in Earth community,” Charbonnet said. SGA formed a special committee over two sundown the lights in over 4,000 cities Hour as one of the flagship campuses. Marcia Kinstler, director of the months ago, comprised of various student in some 88 countries across the globe Some of these sustainability efforts Office of Environmental Stewardship, organization leaders and SGA members, to went out. Major architectural icons— have been pushed by student efforts. has supported students in their efforts write the white paper. The committee’s job Big Ben, the Empire State Building Members of Students Organizing for to improve campus sustainability. was to disseminate the feelings of the student and the Sydney Opera House—so Sustainability (SOS), a student orga- “Almost 50 percent of the energy body and to lay out that information for the impeccably lit on any other evening nization for the environmentally con- consumed can [be] reduced simply by president. become dark. Last Saturday March scious, checked classrooms and labs to changes in behavior. We could only The white paper breaks down into two 28, Tech also turned down its power make sure that all non-essential lights get approval for hosting this Earth main sections. One discusses the subject of from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to join in the and computers were turned off. Hour event by encouraging conscious pride for the Tech community, and the other third annual Earth Hour. In addition, the Freshman Council energy use as a way of life,” Kinstler addresses areas that the committee felt are in Earth Hour was started by the held a “Blackout Party” on the Cam- said. need of improvement. World Wide Fund for Nature of Syd- panile to encourage student participa- Tech is Georgia’s first Leadership Tops in the subject of pride was the topic ney, Australia. The first Earth Hour tion in Earth Hour. in Energy and Environmental De- of campus sustainability. Tech has stated a was held in 2007 with 2.2 million of “It was unexpected to have FC sign (LEED) certified campus and commitment to various areas relating to sus- Sydney’s residents turning off their spearhead such a large event, because is ranked in the top four percent of tainability in order for it to become a leader lights and electronics. Interest in sometimes freshman are seen as apa- United States universities for sus- in this field. The language of the white paper Earth Hour increased markedly over thetic and still adjusting to college,” tainability. There are eight projects hoped that Peterson would continue to com- the last two years, and this year even said Joe Charbonnet, member of the registered for LEED consideration, mit to green initiatives. the U.N. found it appropriate to dim Freshman Council. “I think there was with the College of Management and Other areas of pride that the white pa- their building. some surprise among administrators, Klaus Advanced Computing Building per touched upon were Tech’s leadership in The city of Atlanta was one of the though, because students can some- already certified with LEED. community diversity and the international 10 key United States cities to par- times organize and cooperate bet- “Green buildings are tangible opportunities opened to students. ticipate in Earth Hour. According to ter than departments. We’re gaining models of our [goals],” Kinstler said, As for improvements undergraduates felt Georgia Power, energy use declined by some respect.” “and we’re applying these green ef- Tech should undertake, the white paper out- approximately four percent from 8:30 Charbonnet explained that the forts beyond our campus. We have... lined the intellectual diversity as one of the to 9:30 p.m. Atlanta’s mayor Shirley problems of climate change and ex- research centers that are working in primary concerns. As an institute focused on Franklin threw a symbolic switch to hausting resources are just as inspir- new fields... that have been created by technology, it is often believed that achieving darken the downtown area, most no- ing for this generation of students as interest in sustainability.” a well-rounded education can be difficult.

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Council Clippings Breaking This week in Student Government the ach Tuesday, elected members of the two houses of the Student Government Association, the Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), convene to Econsider allocation bills and discuss issues facing campus. Here is a summary of those two meetings. Bubble By Ben Keyserling, Assistant Photo Editor lot of things went on Aoutside the bubble of Tech in the past week. Here are a few for Windows operating systems, important events taking place there are a variety of ways that the throughout the nation and the worm spreads. The most potent world. is the large number of unpatched PCs. The worm itself also comes Conficker worm fails to in a multiple versions and can live up to April First hype automatically download a newer version of itself or even spread on The notorious superworm, USB flash drives. Conficker, that has spread to several millions of PCs around Obama opens nuclear the world was expected to strike talks with Russia at G-20 on April 1, has yet to fulfill it’s promise, according to the President Barack Obama met Wall Street Journal. Computer with Russian President Dmitry analysts had inspected some of Medvedev ahead of the G-20 Photo by Ben Keyserling / Student Publications the virus’s code and found that summit, and both men announced IFC President Andrew deRussy presents a bill for a student assistant at the UHR meeting, March 31. it was set to activate or perform that talks to limit the number of nuclear warheads, reported The This edition of Council Clip- their job. After substantial cuts of operating budget, as well as the some function on April 1, 2009. Associated Press. pings covers the UHR and GSS about $2,000, the bill passed GSS potential to finance the position Computer security experts, who meetings from March 31, 2009. 17-2-2. After amending the bill with a $5 increase in dues for each warned initially of some form of Medvedev had shown that he per graduates, UHR funded the member. massive cyber attack given the was open to talks about nuclear MBA Fair event 42-1-0. The bill failed in GSS with a amount infected computers, have arms, but there was not the Alpha Kappa Psi, Tech’s busi- vote of 5-13-1, and despite a house yet to see any form of Conficker- expectation that such a significant ness fraternity, presented a bill to IFC Student Assistant vote of 28-12-3, was not able to related activity. statement would have been made. help finance its third annual MBA The Interfraternity Council meet the enactment ratio. panel and fair. (IFC) approached SGA to seek a The hype around the worm “Over the last several years began back in January when a In light of the economic situa- budget line item to fund a gradu- 2009-2010 Budget the relationship between our two tion and an increase in the num- ate advisor position. The position This week, both chambers of secret group of computer and countries has been allowed to ber of students seeking MBA is currently funded by Student Af- SGA began the process of creat- industry experts was formed to drift,” Obama said. “And what degrees before entering the work- fairs, but has been cut to accom- ing an operating budget for next hunt down the worm’s creator. I believe we’ve begun today is a place, AKPsi invited admissions modate budget constraints. year. This year, SGA is allocating The level of hype reached a very constructive dialogue that representatives and recent Tech With roughly 25 percent of the a budget of $4.2 million, includ- new height in February when will allow us to work on issues of alumni from schools throughout student body involved in Greek ing all SGA organizations as well Microsoft offered a $250,000 mutual interest.” the country to discuss MBAs with life, IFC argued that maintaining as the Student Center and CRC. reward for the creator’s identity. Medvedev agreed. “As President Tech undergraduates. the advisor position was neces- The GSS went over the en- The Conficker worm has Obama has said, they were drifting, Both chambers of SGA brought sary, and would impact the entire budget on Wednesday night, been particularly difficult to and drifting in some wrong up concerns about honoraria, be- tire campus. The graduate senate while UHR reviewed Tier I orga- control. While there are anti-virus directions. They were degrading, lieving that this was paying for raised concerns over the impact nizations and will review the re- removal software and a patch to some extent.” admissions representatives to do this would have on the remaining mainder next week. 4 • April 3, 2009 • Technique NES W

Jeremy,By Kaitlin Goodrich Grossmarks began, crowd jumped in to com- Ferstthey like, and Center my church wouldn’t for Great Porn Debate Staff Writer ment on why Gross would be ever argue against that… I just speaking first. “I’m on the de- want to offer help to those who It’s not often that Tech encour- fense, not the attack. Craig is struggle against it,” Gross said ages students to gather en masse about to bring up points about about the core of his argument. on behalf of porn, but on Thurs- why my business is wrong, and Gross compared the struggle day, March 26, students in the … I’m going to destroy each one with porn to any struggle with an Ferst Center for the Arts did just point by point, and I’m going to addiction, be it alcohol or gam- that. Tech hosted The Great Porn slam dunk each and every one I bling. While porn may be legal, Debate, a touring debate between make,” Jeremy said. he argued that there needs to be Ron Jeremy, a veteran porn star “Ron’s five-six, and he can’t support for those who can’t han- and Craig Gross, pastor of XXX slam-dunk anything,” Gross said dle porn. Church. Despite the four dol- in response. He claimed that porn creates lar student ticket price, the event Gross’s opening remarks start- unrealistic expectations for the drew quite a crowd, almost filling ed with a little bit of background prospect of sex and that it is a up the Ferst Center. about himself. Gross was a youth one-side industry that focuses on Jeremy and Gross each had pastor trying to help his students men. He believes that some people twelve minutes for opening re- who were struggling to deal with cannot watch porn responsibly, marks to state their side of the de- porn, so he started a website called meaning that eventually these bate, with the rest of the program XXXchurch.com. people desire more intense porn to Photo by Joey Cerone / Student Publications consisting a debate on audience “[The goal] is not to take away get excited. questions asked by a moderator. your right to watch porn. Every- Adult film actor Ron Jeremy headlines the Great Porn Debate, Before Gross’ official first re- one has the right to watch porn if See Porn, page 7 put on by the Student Center Ideas and Issues Committee.

RHABy Sijia Caienticesidea whencommunity it was found that wa- and teaching to residents reduce how to reduction campus needs to come from energy an effective avenue usage to make people Senior Staff Writer ter consumption in the different duce their energy usage. Taking infrastructure change initiated by more aware of and concerned residence halls could not be accu- up the last responsibility, EAGT the administration, whereas the about sustainability,” Mclaughlin In order to improve conser- rately measured. collected the actual readings from administration sees the problem said. vation, the Resident Hall As- The same problem was found the meters. as one of behavior change among Other colleges have also creat- sociation (RHA) has installed in measuring energy usage per res- Weekly measurements of en- the students. ed energy reduction competitions. monitors to better manage energy ident; however, over the past year ergy usage have been taken dur- “What we’re trying to do with For example, at Oberlin College consumption. Teaming up with Housing and Auxiliary Services ing the competition period and this competition is combine the a 31 percent reduction in energy Students Organizing for Sustain- have made a concentrated effort are posted on RHA’s website. The two views,” he said. “On the one usage was achieved. However, the ability (SOS), the Environmental to improve electricity metering in website also includes tips to cut hand we are trying to bring about effect on Tech’s campus is expect- Alliance at Georgia Tech (EAGT) the buildings, making a competi- energy use, such as unplugging a behavior change, but we’re also ed to be less. and Facilities, RHA upped its ef- tion possible. electronic devices when not in use trying to get better metering for “I think that sustainability forts to improve sustainability. “Right now, about half of the to potentially decrease power us- the residence halls, which will used to be a really important is- In order to do this, RHA has residence buildings have digital age by 10 to 30 percent. cost about $5 million.” sue on campus during the Georgia started the Wasted Watts compe- meters, which take a reading ev- “This phantom power that’s Baseline measurements of en- drought but since conditions have tition, which began Feb. 23 and ery 15 minutes. With the old out- just wasted can add up very quick- ergy usage in each residence hall improved somewhat, fewer people will run until today. This compe- dated analog meters, you had to ly, though the actual amount were taken for the month prior to are now interested in continuing tition includes all of the residence physically go out and record the saved is not huge in perspective,” the start of the competition. The green practices,” said Olivia Crop- halls on campus and is designed measurements,” said Elliot Mork, said Molly Mclaughlin, third-year winning residence hall council per, second-year BME. to promote the reduction in en- executive president of RHA. CHBE and member of SOS. “The will get a food party and alumi- “Some people [try to reduce ergy use. RHA funded and organized important thing is that we raise num sports water bottles for every energy usage] for money, some do Originally, RHA had planned the competition. This left SOS awareness and continue the work resident. it to make Tech a ‘greener’ univer- to host a water conservation was in charge of the education ef- we’re doing now.” “Tech students are naturally sity and some simply care about competition last spring during forts, which consisted of inform- According to Mork, students very competitive, so I think that the environment,” Mclaughlin the drought but abandoned the ing students about sustainability generally believe that energy re- having a competition is the most said. “This way, everybody wins.”

sliver www.nique.net SQUELCH. I wish the thermostat in my room would work. Only NRE’s and ME’s can’t take classes as Pass/Fail? Seriously tech, that is weak. Hellaweak. O.A.R. is a great band. If you don’t like them, then aparently you haven’t been hammered and had a girl on each arm while you were listening to them. Well if girls like O.A.R. you should focus on the fact that there might be GIRLS showing up in large numbers at sting break. Hey guys, try going on to a dance event in the student center. You can pick up girls there and they won’t whip out the pepper spray if you ask them to dance. Attn CS nerds: Fedoras are NOT cool. sorry to have to be the one ti inform you Screaming dude outside center st: I’m sorry your girlfriend cheat- ed on you, but seriously stfu. It’s 11 pm go yell in a park not outside my window emily’s liberal bias is unprofessional and sickening Those AID execs also didn’t get paid all year, emily Am I the only one who was disappointed when they realized the “Sting Rail” was part of the April Fool’s Issue? Why is making an appointment at Health Services so difficult? I have fallen for her like my freshman roommates’ GPA... My throat hurts Eat me St J Slivering in HR. This class sucks. And Parsons is not Trebek. Does anyone else think the Quizno’s Torpedoes are giant phallic objects? I hate that they offer TA positions and try to make you feel guilty by wanting pay. So now we can go up to our parents and say, “Ha! You’re stuck without retirement even longer now!” Thanks, idiot professors. Armed robberies all around campus and now ON campus. When will we be allowed CCW so we’re not obvious targets? yeah yeah yeah making it happen, every day NEWS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 5 Films fall short in regional Campus MovieFest finale By Zimu Yang We used [Campus MovieFest] Contributing Writer equipment, and there were some rough things at first,” Bigelow The Southern Regional Grand said. “There were some cold days, Finale of Campus MovieFest took down to seven degrees sometimes. place this past weekend at the It got pretty brutal. We actually Center Stage venue and the At- got kicked off MARTA because lanta Symphony Hall. The event we were filming a scene there. was a two day affair that featured Luckily we managed to finish be- nearly 100 student films from 16 forehand.” schools, including Tech. AT&T Webcomics were not the only and Campus MovieFest provided source of inspiration for Tech all the equipment necessary for films. Michael Gluzman, fourth filming and editing. Campus year ID major, of Something from MovieFest was created by four Nothing described his muse for students from Emory eight years the film as well as the process be- ago. Since then it has had a quar- hind creating it. ter million students participate “[The film] sprung from an and has given out one and a half industrial design project I had to million dollars worth of prizes. do. The idea was to find a site we Sixteen Tech films entered the respond to emotionally and ex- competition and were shown at trapolate some meaning from it. Tech’s finale. Five of those films Using objects on a site, we were were chosen to be shown last Sat- to infer some value from it and urday: My Normal Approach Here we could only use two hands and is Useless, AT&T Test Commer- one tool,” Gluzman said. “Every- cial, Street Corners, The Vault and thing else you found and you had Something from Nothing. Team to spend at minimum of fifteen members Matt Bigelow, sixth year hours on it… Making the film AE major, and Dan Moore, third consisted only of getting cameras year CS major, of My Normal Ap- out there. The main work was in proach Here is Useless discussed shooting the thing. The editing their experience in the competi- was done in about a day and took tion. the least amount of time.” “[Team leaders] David Rutter Tamer Shaaban, second-year and Kane Bonnette came up with CS, of Street Corners was one of the idea to do a film based on web the driving forces behind his proj- comics such as XKCD. In fact, ect and he also played the main most of [our] film was based on lead. those comics. Ninety percent of “I always wanted to be an actor Photos by Jarrett Skov / Student Publications the film was basically web comics Clockwise from top: Members of My Normal Approach is Useless Here watch the CMF Southeast finale. sewn together into a single script. See CMF, page 7 Actor and Comedian Adam Ferrara hosted the event. Actress Emma Stone served as a guest presenter.

sliver www.nique.net iPhone app slivers are much cooler... The iPhone elitists win again!! studio review the week after SB? splendid If they thought students were annoyed at the inconveniences brought about by construction before, they are in for it now. The CULC construction is getting out of hand... and I’m mad and not going to take it anymore! foux du fa fa...... foux du fa fa fa faaaa more than one drink at a starbucks session = obssesion. i love it. and i’m not the only one who does it. guy next to me, i like your watch. and your drink choices. How come Greek Week doesn’t get technique coverage? It directly affects 1/4th of campus Mike Donohue for Sophomore Class Representative! The proposed PhD regalia is hot. *to be sung to the tune of the Oscar Mayer Weiner Song* “There’s a whore in my math class, she’s a B-I-T-C-H...” “Everybody hates her, in 1-5-0-2-J” it really is pathetic the way she giggles, but we all know she’s a mess... Help I think you’re hot, you should talk to me i really want to break up with my boyfriend so i can date you you are so very attractive and i dont know why “Never fight a drag queen, you’ll get f’d up”-best thing my english teacher has said all year dude... decipher.com get in with bartendersparky georgia tech: blocking Skiles: FAIL. skinny models: FAIL. Put your name into Google Image Search. You might be a porn star! llll library 6 • April 3, 2009 • Technique NES W

OverBy Kaitlin Goodrich 230 attend third annual Pre-Health Conference Staff Writer

Hopeful future doctors and health care workers gathered on Saturday, March 7 in the Klaus building for Tech’s third annual Pre-Health Conference. Over 230 students from all sorts of diverse majors attended the conference, which was put on by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) to make Tech pre-health students stronger applicants to medical schools after graduation. The goal of the conference was to provide students a forum in which they could come together and realize that there are a significant number of pre-health Photos by Ben Keyserling / Student Publications students at Tech as well as many Neil Schulman (pictured left) entertained Pre-Health Conference attendees with stories about the humorous side of being a doctor. resources available to them. “We just wanted the campus to and author of the novel Doc Hol- shops like “A Day in the Life of of Georgia. questions about admissions and know that [pre-med students] are lywood. a Health Professional” and “Life Lind spoke of what it was like find out more about specific pro- here. The conference was to [not Schulman spoke about his ex- After College” to med school- to be a surgeon and what it takes grams. only] raise awareness within the periences in the medical field, in- specific workshops addressing to get to be a surgeon. “We hope students will explore pre-health population that sup- cluding the more humorous side admission trends, financial aid, “I wanted the students to get their options and really take ad- port is available for them at Tech, of what it is like to be a doctor. interviews and writing a personal a taste of what life as a surgeon vantage of the opportunity to talk but also to tell the rest of the “Schulman was a very dynamic statement. is like. They need to know that to admissions people one-on-one, world that pre-health exists here speaker,” said Vijay Palvia, AMSA The goal of these sessions was it takes a lot of work, but in the to ask questions and get candid despite Tech being an engineering conference manager. “He really to give students more specific in- end has great returns. Sometimes answers,” Patel said. school. Our original intent was got the audience involved by tell- formation based on personal in- students get a slightly misguided After the conference, Patel and to show that Tech has a diverse, ing jokes and stories. He even terests or concerns. view of what life as a surgeon is the rest of AMSA hope that more growing population of students stood up on a chair at one point. “I felt like they did a really like from TV and other media, students will take advantage of that are strong applicants to med It was a really prestigious and in- good job of communicating really but it is important to go [into the help of Jennifer Kimbel, the schools,” said Nehal Patel, presi- teresting address.” clear and relevant information… medical school] with a balanced pre-health advisor and AMSA’s dent of Tech’s AMSA chapter. After the morning keynote, It was nice to be able to pick top- perspective,” Lind said. other resources to be strong pre- The conference featured two students had the option of at- ics you care about,” said John Paul The day ended with a health med candidates. keynote speakers and five work- tending three of five different of- Schacht, third-year NRE. school fair. Students could speak “We wanted the campus to shop options. fered workshops. The workshops After a lunch, students listened with representatives from 50 med- know that we’re here if you look The morning keynote speaker covered an array of health-related to Scott Lind, chief of Surgical ical schools and health programs. for us, and we’ve got help to get was Neil Schulman, a physician topics from the career-based work- Oncology at the Medical College Students were encouraged to ask where we want to go,” Patel said. NEWS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 7

CMF from page 5 and make movies. Our crew we all live together and we make movies for fun,” said Shaaban about his reasoning for participating in the contest. “The most interesting thing was that we woke up every morning at seven to shoot. We drove down to Atlanta for filming but the car only sat four people while we had eight cast members so we had to make several round trips. Our clothes we got from the Salvation Army so it was pretty low budget. AT&T and CMF supplied all our equipment The fountain at a Sun Trust bank froze so we filed on the ice there. We ended getting caught by the cops.” Saturday was a day long event that took place at Center Stage. Films were shown from 11 in the morning to seven in the evening, and audience members could text- message in their favorite films. The top fourteen were chosen to be finalists for the award ceremony on Sunday at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. There, the films competed for the Golden Tripods

Photos by Joey Cerone / Student Publications that were awarded to the best ac- Left: Craig Gross of the XXX Church served as Ron Jeremy’s debate opponent. Right: Jeremy signs autographs after the debate. tor, best actress, best drama, best comedy and best picture. None Porn from page 4 dation towards women. He espe- Gross quickly nixed that idea, in- autographs and pictures from the of the films entered by Tech were cially highlighted efforts against viting people to stand up in the two. The autograph line snaked candidates for these awards. Actor “Porn is often used for mas- child pornography, chronicling front of the stage to ask questions around the Ferst Center as stu- and comedian Adam Ferrara host- turbation, which is just sex with that it is illegal and the general to them directly. The session was dents wanted to get pictures, ed the award ceremony. Woody yourself. There is no concern porn industry does everything highly interactive, consisting of books and hats signed. Jeremy Harrelson and Emma Stone of for the needs of the other per- it can to get rid of it. He finally questions and banter between the even a girl’s breast or two. Superbad also made appearances son who should be involved, and went on to defend the freedom of audience and the speakers. The sentiment from students as presenters for the Golden Tri- that causes problems in relation- speech rights that make porn legal Student’s questions focused was that the debate left no clear pod awards. ships… I hope that after people go for consenting adults who are of on questions of morality, violence winner. “I think they had two Takara Upshaw, in the film away from [this debate] that they age. and feminism in the porn indus- very clear different points, but Breathe, from Art Institute of think twice about popping in that “I’m not saying that porn is the try, as well as the possible double they each had a lot of good facts Atlanta won best actress. Ryan [porn] tape,” Gross said. greatest thing in the world, but it standard of focusing on porn as and information. I don’t think Upswing, of the film Committed, Jeremy’s opening remarks is a multi-billion dollar business a major vice in our society ver- there was a clear winner,” said from Emory won best actor. Best came next, and he focused on and it is worth defending… and sus other vices. Questions were Kris Jurgowski, third-year CS. drama also went to Committed. “not attacking what is being said I want people who do want to answered candidly and humor- His thoughts were echoed by Best comedy went to Inbox: The by [Gross], but simply defending watch it feel comfortable doing ously, often eliciting long debate others waiting throughout the Musical from Art Institute of At- that the porn industry exists, and so,” Jeremy said to summarize his between Gross and Jeremy. In the autograph line. While there may lanta. Best Picture went to Rhap- has the right to do so.” Jeremy ar- argument. end, the moderator had to cut off not have been a winner, the debate sody from the University of South gued against the idea that porn After the opening remarks, discussion before all questions definitely got students to think Florida. cannot be watched responsibly. questions were supposed to be were answered due to time. about the issue, something that All the film finalists can be He defended the industry against written on note cards and read After the debate was over, stu- both Gross and Jeremy deemed a seen at http://www.campusmov- allegations of violence and degra- by the moderator, but Jeremy and dents were allowed to stay and get success. iefest.com/srgf/movies.html

sliver www.nique.net mmmm that was a short tootsie, but a good tootsie. El Spanish Speaking Organization le da la bienvenida a todas las personas de Es.Tu.Dia! splin bleak 09 wuu! wuuu! Dios los bendiga! Mrs. Degree - You Now he got fired??!! Mrs. Degree - You’re STILL doing it wrong!!! Fail. Math nerd in my ISyE class- no one cares that you work at target. We don’t need the damn Undergraduate Learning Center, just give Skiles back! i’m on a boat and its going fast and i got a nautical themed pa- shmina afghan shiggity shiggity shwa what you did today?? ROUND!!!!!! math 3770 is the worst class everrrrrrrr Spring break would have been so awesome if I hadn’t been sent to jail... I would greatly appreciate it if you and your nasty friends didn’t eat onions in the room and watch TV while I’m trying to study. It’s rude. 8 • April 3, 2009 • Technique NES W

President from page 1 needed for a suitable full-scale R obbery from page 1 web portal. The proper portal for The white paper committee felt students used could be considered dark blue jeans and a ski mask. that Tech needs more emphasis on one of the major frustrations for The weapon description matches a diverse curriculum, emphasizing students. that of the March 16 incidents, on community service and more Finally, the last area that the and the physical descriptions are liberal arts expansion. white paper highlighted for im- similar as well. However, GTPD The faculty at Tech, while provement was student support has not made any statement re- praised for their innovative re- services. These issues centered garding whether these incidents search, was named in the white around academic advising and are related. paper as having to improve on tangible levels of encouragement According to a statement re- their teaching ability. Several of for students. Academic advis- leased by Officer Ian Mayberry the issues of concern were mini- ing has been named as a source of the GTPD Crime Prevention mal attention and care given to of confusion and frustration for Unit, victims should comply teaching, extreme grade curving many students. Thus Tech needs with the demands of an attacker, and the lack of coherent English to put a priority on this area as it is particularly if the attacker has a skills. crucial for students success. weapon. There are also improvements Upon receiving the white pa- “Our current trend shows that called for in campus communi- per, Peterson said that he would those who were compliant and cations, such as with the campus look over the recommendations surrendered their belongings did Photo by Ben Keyserling / Student Publications web portal. T-Square is thought and will further respond once they not sustain injury,” Mayberry The alleyway behind the Coon Building is where the latest armed to lack many of the features had been internally discussed. said. robbery occurred on Monday.

E lections from page 1 improvements to be made to SGA, student life, communication. tion, the campus portal and foot- The polls will open at 1 p.m. ball ticketing. and close at 4 p.m. on April 8. The Students were also allowed to election results will then be an- pose questions to the candidates. nounced by 7 p.m. in the Student There were mentions of improv- Center Commons. If one can- ing the class registration system didates fails to win the majority and challenging the candidates to vote, a runoff election would be name their number one priority to held from April 10 to April 15. list the SGA’s website. As part of the elections process, The debate was moderated by the undergraduates held a moder- Nick Wellkamp, current under- ated debate on March 31 in the graduate student body president. Student Center Ballroom. Each The debate lasted just under one presidential and vice presidential hour and finished with each can- candidate got a chance to address didate again being allowed a final the group of 30 to 40 students. moment to restate their election These were briefings were fol- platform. lowed be a series of questions A recording of the debate can aimed at the presidential or vice be found on the WREK Radio presidential candidates. The ques- website at www.wrek.org/2009- Photo by Joey Cerone / Student Publications tions revolved around topics like sga-debate Undergraduate presidential and vice presidential candidates debate a variety of topics on March 31. NEWS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 9 Student Government Association Candidate Profiles ext week, Undergraduate SGA elections will be held online at www.elections.gatech.edu between now and Wednesday, April 8. On the following three pages, you will find profiles of the candidates for the executive offices of SGA. The content on these pages was writ- Nten by the candidates themselves to communicate why they believe they should be elected as the next leaders of Tech’s student body.

Candidates for Undergraduate Student Body President

Kristie Champlin Robert McEntyre Alina Staskevicius

www.kristiechamplin.com www.robertmcentyre.com www.voteforalina.com

I have been a proud Yellow Jacket and faithful supporter • Vice President of Campus Affairs Experience of Tech traditions all of my life. I am a third-year Public • Campus Services Committee, Chairman • Vice-President of Administrative Affairs Policy major and believe in the value of public service and • House of Representatives, Member At Large • Junior & Sophomore Representative the function of government. I have served in the SGA for • Student Lobby Board • Joint Campus Organizations Committee three years and am running for Student Body President be- • Campus Affairs Board, Chairman • Academic Affairs Committee cause I want to change Tech to better serve our students. I • Academic Advisory Board • freShGA have the drive, direction, and determination it takes to be a • Ticketing Advisory Committee, Co-Chair • Campus Experience great Student Body President and believe that together we • Athletics and Recreational Services Committee • Student Foundation Board of Trustees can take Tech’s vision for being top in the nation and make • Finding Common Ground Executive Board • Presidents’ Council Governing Board it a reality. • Management Student Advisory Board • Ambassadors • Kappa Alpha Order • Student Center Programs Experience: • Sophomore Summit • Institute-Wide Committees Chair for SGA Executive The opportunity for students to set the vision for Tech • Athletic Association tutor Cabinet has never been greater. As we usher in a new Institute Pres- • Honors Program member • SGA Undergraduate House of Representatives ident, we also usher in the chance to have students impact • Student Academic and Financial Affairs Committee our institution in a profound way by defining the vision for My Vision – “Growing Together” • GT Earth Day Committee Tech’s future. My vision consists of a Tech that engages stu- I firmly believe that the traditions, friendships and stu- • Service-Learning Development dents, inside and outside the classroom, one that embraces dent experiences we share enable us to grow as a commu- • Student Advisory to Vice Provost diversity, both culturally and intellectually, and one that nity. My platform consists of improvements in key areas: • Internal Development Committee maximizes the student experience and quality of life. • Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee With this remarkable time come many incredible chal- Academics • Game-Day Recycling Program lenges. We have campus services that sometimes fail to With state budget cuts restricting many of our cam- • Public Policy Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meet our most basic needs. We have a Board of Regents pus services and departments, I want to focus on our aca- • Community Service Website Committee calling for a “temporary” mandatory fee that threatens to demic policies by creating a “First week” policy similar to • GT Delegate to ACC Leadership Conference 2009 be $1,000 outside of HOPE next fall. We have an academic Dead Week’s, allowing students to view all their grades on • GT Delegate to Vietnam Innovate Conference 2009 climate that lacks diversity of thought, and lends itself to a Tsquare, and laying the foundation for a public speaking faculty more concerned with research than addressing the class. As the Undergraduate Student Body President, I will students’ needs. focus on major initiatives that will help Tech continue to It is the duty of the SGA President to provide a strong Student Life develop into the leading academic and technological insti- voice for the students on these issues. Throughout my Tech To strengthen our campus community, I want to lobby tute that it is capable of becoming. By advocating students’ and SGA career, I have been that strong voice and as Stu- for more high profile speakers and artists on our campus voice, promoting progress and service, improving athletic dent Body President I’ll continue to be that strong voice. and revive T-week (programming for seniors). To respond ticketing, and reducing Tech’s environmental impact I will Here are some of the ways I want to make progress for you: to your needs, I want to see the creation of a single campus help improve the lives of students and address the needs of portal, increase lighting on campus, and extend Buzzcard our campus. As President, I will: • Expand the Add/Drop period from 1 week to 2 weeks service to other stores. • Fitness alternative to HPS 1040 • Work to improve the daily lives of students • Automate HOPE applications year to year Student Organizations • Mitigate the impact the state-wide budget crisis has on • Expand Stingerette service to surrounding area I am passionate about student involvement, and want to students • Open Cherry Street to provide a safe travel option engage student organizations. Making sure student leaders • Transition campus to single-stream recycling where ev- • Improve Campus Safety through patrols and lighting are well-informed is one of my top priorities. erything you throw away gets recycled • Implementation of single sign-on Campus Portal • Install motion-sensor lighting to reduce GT’s energy con- • Minimize campus construction impediments Student Government sumption • Implement new ticketing system that maintains block Communication is essential – I want to make SGA more • Work to implement a fair and efficient athletic ticketing seating, efficiency, and integrity. visible and accessible to you, and create an ongoing dia- system • New SGA website and hold open biweekly briefing logue between SGA and students. • Create a Service Institute as a resource for service organi- • End the Regents’ “Temporary Fee” zations and students My Drive • Provide more service-learning courses for real-world ap- All of the candidates have articulated what we want to I am passionate about Georgia Tech and its students. I plication of your GT education do, but I’m the only candidate who has put forward a plan am so proud to be a Yellow Jacket, and I understand Geor- • Create new representative positions for student organiza- and timetable for how I’m going to get things done for you. gia Tech’s great potential – especially as we transition to tions in SGA The plan of action that I’ve created will lay the foundation new Institute leadership. My goal is for student opinion to • Install Nextbus screens and improve predictability of bus for an effective and successful year from the very first day in always be sought and always be heard. routes office, and I’m the candidate who has the experience neces- I am a strong voice for student organizations, a voice you sary to lead SGA on that first day. I have been fighting for can trust. You need a Student Body President with a bigger Vote Champlin for Student Body President! a better student experience throughout my entire career in vision for the Institute, not just a list of things to do – and Drive. Direction. Determination. SGA and as President I want to continue to fight for you. I am that candidate. Vote Alina! 10 • April 3, 2009 • Technique NES W

Candidates for Undergraduate Executive Vice President

Brian-Paul Gude Experience: seeking their opinion on issues, concerns or tions with their representatives by creating www.gudeforvicepresident.com • Freshmen Class President innovative ideas. a SGA task force comprised of different rep- • Sophomore Class President As the leader of the legislative branch resentatives and committee members once a • Member of the Joint Finance Committee in SGA, the vice president oversees the week to gain insight on student concerns so • Member of the Internal Development Undergraduate House of Representatives that we can always be dealing with the most Committee (UHR). There are roughly 50 UHR posi- up-to-date student issues in our SGA com- • Member of the Planning & Development tions in SGA, and as such, this is the most mittees and in the Legislative and Executive Committee important part of student government that Branches. • Member of the Student Lobby Board can affect you directly. I feel that the Vice Also, our meeting structure can change President has the ability to create an SGA so that we serve students before ourselves. Accomplishments: culture where every representative is not We can move all organizational and finan- • Created the first scholarship offered by only encouraged to interact with the stu- cial bills to the top of our agenda, in front Student Government. dents but in some ways required to ensure of our own internal updates and briefings, that student opinion is heard throughout in order to reduce the time that student or- Hello, my name is Brian-Paul Gude the year. I think this is the dividing line be- ganizations wait to be heard. and my goal in seeking your vote as Vice tween SGA’s success with you and continu- As a third-year IE major, I recognize President of Student Government is simple. ing student apathy regarding SGA. that the need for new and exciting leader- To show the student body that SGA can What I want to do to ensure that you get ship in SGA is more important now than be more for you. Leadership that is more more from your representatives, first and ever to ensure that SGA has the best and visible and active in discovering what the foremost, is to make them more visible to most profound impact on you. I have ex- student body wants, a more organizational you. We can do this by assigning all rep- perience through various Student Govern- and student-driven SGA culture, and the resentatives to organizations to ensure that ment presidency positions, but most of all pursuit of more initiatives inspired by any- organizations always know who to talk to I have the passion to improve SGA’s impact one in the Tech community are a few ex- for a bill submission or any other aspect of on you to be that leader. amples of the “more” that I have outlined student government that they don’t under- While this is only a snippet of what I in my campaign. Every organization that stand, and to follow up on how they are do- stand for, I encourage you to delve into my we interact with and every student that we ing with the service of SGA. Also, we need website to gain a better understanding of encounter should feel that not only can be more visible to students. I want to ensure who I am. Vote Gude and you will see ef- they come to SGA but that SGA is actively that students meet and are able to ask ques- fective change driven by you.

Parker Hancock Experience: position whose sole responsibility will be to always been known for its great engineer- www.hancock4vp.com • SGA Parliamentarian communicate what’s going on in SGA to ing programs, but I’d like to see it produce • ECE Representative campus, as well as to collect student ideas more than just engineers. I want to see it • Internal Development Chairman and feedback. All these initiatives together produce outstanding individuals who are • Homecoming Philanthropy Chair provide a track record of diligent service to not only exemplary engineers, but exempla- • Director, The Veritas Forum the Tech student body. ry citizens of their nation and world. To that • Member, Student Reg. Committee end I’d work to improve the undergraduate Achievements Vision curriculum to provide more opportunities • Joint Bill Policy The Executive Vice President also aids to explore topics outside of our declared • Freshman Elections the President in addressing student life is- majors to produce more well-rounded stu- • Executive Restructuring Act sues. Though my positions on student life dents. I’d love to see a Tech student be able issues are many, there are a few I’d like to to pursue their major and a minor and still Track Record address here. graduate in four years. We also need more I’ve already been hard at work to im- First, the IT resources at Tech need opportunities to discuss how what we en- prove how SGA functions and how we some serious revamping. I’d like to see the gineer here fits into the larger mosaic of serve the student body. I’ve authored leg- campus portal initiative move forward, as human society. I think this can be accom- islation that will allow for the first-ever fall well as to explore new resources, like mak- plished by embracing student-led initiatives freshman elections, letting freshmen for ing recordings of large lecture classes that like Finding Common Ground, the Cam- the first time ever to have a voice in student are already available to students at the pus Freethinkers or the Veritas Forum that government. I’ve also authored a new Joint GT-Lorraine and GT-Savannah campuses are already providing these opportunities. Bill Policy that has taken many of the snarls available to us at the Atlanta campus. Also, out of the SGA financial bill process, giving the SGA website needs some serious work. Why You Should Vote for Me student organizations better access to Stu- One of my first priorities as Executive Vice My track record of taking initiatives dent Activity Fee Funds. My latest achieve- President will be to ensure a fully function- shows I have the drive to get things done ment has been the “Executive Restructur- al SGA website will be up by the end of the for students, and my vision will help better ing Act” that will reorganize the Executive fall semester. prepare students to be the leaders of tomor- branch of SGA to improve communication The one part of my platform that I think row. My track record of success and power- between SGA and the student body. It will most sets me apart, however, is what I’ve ful vision for the future show that I am the create a Vice President of Communications termed “Educational Diversity.” Tech has best candidate for Executive Vice President!

Candidates for Undergraduate Representatives The following individuals are candidates for positions in the Undergraduate House of Representatives. The number of positions available in each category is given in parentheses.

Sophomore Representative (4) Senior Representative (4) Architecture (2) EAS (1) Meredith Roth Owen Andrews Victoria Au Colleen Jordan James Hite LeGaren Toomer Elle Creel Kaitlyn Frazier Joseph Razavian Laurel L. Derby Andy Jones Economics (1) Mathematics (1) Mike Donahue La-Trice Lambert Nupur Patel David Lowry Daniel Gallagher Priya Taparia Biology (1) Sharad Gopal Terrance Yarber Jeff Cheung Electrical Engineering (3) Mechanical Engineering (4) Parul Kapur Paige Cruver Malini Jagannadhan Pranav Gandhi Dee Dee Kim Athletic Association, Fall (1) Wan-Ling Tsai Anurag R. Kadasne Tyler Jackson Adam Macie Dalton Hedberg Marcus Walker Charles Shoemaker Maysa Nassereddin Biomedical Engineering (2) Parker Hewitt Melissa Parham Athletic Association, Spring (1) Ted Chen HTS (1) Olivia Patrick Will Woodworth John Dimotakis Jourdan K. Oldstein-Read MSE (1) Michael Roan Phillip Trusty Kaitlyn Whiteside Shawn Zhang Zachary Smith Co-Op, Spring (1) Alex Stewart Rohan V. Zacharia ChBE (2) International Affairs (1) Modern Languages (1) Nanki Walia Ritika Thapar Jonathan Denis Maria Cleveland T.J. Kaplan Alex Walker Rohit Joshi Christopher Martin Andre Grant ISyE (3) Physics (1) Junior Representative (4) David Akhigbe Chemistry (1) Yash Ghogre (none) Shruti Batra Russell Ralston H. Timothy Dodson Raphael Rose Daniel Nussenbaum Brenda Morales-Pico Jakeisha Smith Psychology (1) John Rosenweig Co-Op, Fall (1) Brooke McDaniel Apoorv Sinha Margaret S. Anderson Civil Engineering (2) LCC (1) Albert Sun Benjamin Smith Jason Engler De’Von Dixon Sam Ead Jimmy Williams Sunny Shah Ian Frame Lindsey Hollenbeck PTFE (1) Jillian Spayde (none) College of Computing (2) Management (3) Aerospace Engineering (2) Victoria Lee Nancy Bota Public Policy (1) Elliot Mork Michael Slaughter Armina Khwaja Travis Horsley NEWS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 11

Candidates for Graduate Student Body President Candidate for Graduate Executive Vice President Linda Harley the School of Applied Physiology, and ever Justin Chapman in the importance of these principles as since 2000 I have worked as a RA or TA at they apply to individuals and groups such Tech. I have seized every opportunity and it as the Graduate Senate. I will seek to en- has led me to where I am today. sure that the legislative process adheres to As SGA Graduate Executive Vice Presi- the principles inherent within the concept dent this past year, I oversaw the fall gradu- of integrity, such that the Senate acts as a ate picnic. Making the event a success unified body and produces sound choices. required the ability to communicate and As individuals within a group, each listen to the needs of graduate students, one of us has chosen to be accountable work with administrative staff, delegate the for our thoughts and beliefs, stepping up work and have dedication to the details. to be seen and heard. Participation in the This year over 1800 graduate students and decision-making processes that shape our their families attended, setting a record. experiences also means being accountable The event was a complete success. to those one represents. This will be President Peterson’s first I understand that a position such as year at Tech, and as such we will have many vice president is not one of selfishness, but opportunities to promote graduate student one that requires careful consideration issues. As SGA Graduate Student Body of the complexities that can be involved No web site provided President I will strive to: No web site provided in resolving issues. I would seek to assist Experience: 1. Ensure that our money (Student Ac- Experience: student government in resolving such is- • Student Government Association (SGA) tivity Fee) is spent wisely. • Graduate Senator sues in the greater interests of the graduate Graduate Student Body Executive Vice 2. Ensure that our health care benefits • Academic Affairs Committee body. The impetus to speak and be heard President 4/08 – Present. remain adequate and comparable to that of • Student Planning Association takes courage and strength, and I would • SGA Graduate Student Body Secretary our peer institutes. hope to embody these traits in the role of 4/07 – 4/08. 3. Provide opportunities for professional First-year Masters candidate: College of vice president. • SGA Senator 8/06 – 4/07. development, so that you may be competi- Architecture City and Regional Planning It must be acknowledged that a sense • Research Assistant (RA) 1/00 – 4/04. tive in today’s job market. Major. of responsibility is a guiding force behind • Teaching Assistant (TA) 8/05 – 8/08. 4. Ensure that if the “temporary” stu- the accountability that impels us to act. • RA 8/08 – Present. dent fee of $100 continues, a waiver is put We live in a time of great challenge, Each of our actions creates an effect that • WRC Advisory Board 4/07 – 12/08. in place for TA’s and RA’s or that it is added brought about most significantly by the causes yet another decision. Given the as tuition for graduate students. changes occurring in the economic, but delicate nature of our current climate, it is On a cold winter morning, in January also social realms. Policy changes tak- of utmost importance that each of us act of 1999, I arrived in Atlanta from South In conclusion, when I am elected I will ing place at a blinding pace, affecting with a sense of maturity and deference to Africa. With blue lips and teeth chattering be the second female to hold the position individual action at the global, national, the situation at hand. I walked onto the Tech campus and was of Tech Graduate Student Body President, state and local levels. Clearly, there will be Reliability and common sense should filled with a sense of adventure of what lay making this a historic election. Vote Harley implications that have an immediate im- be the framework of responsible action. ahead. Now, ten years later, I can say that and I promise that together we will seize pact on Tech, and on graduate students Not only is there a responsibility to others it has been an amazing experience. I am the opportunity to improve graduate stu- specifically. As a candidate for vice presi- in general, but also as vice president there currently a fourth-year PhD candidate in dent life on campus. dent, I seek to represent the principles of is a specific duty to assist the president in integrity, accountability and responsibil- achieving clearly understood goals. In this ity in helping student government meet role, I would do my best to support the Rick McKeon pus services to assist you. the challenges presented. president. I am running for Graduate President for By approaching tasks with an hon- It is by these principles as standards two important reasons: to have more re- est and forthright attitude, I will help that I seek the office of the vice president. sponsive campus services and resources as to facilitate fair decisions, and increase If elected, I will use these notions to serve well as to improve the fractured system of the visibility of graduate student needs with student government in an effort to campus communication and community. university-wide. Integrity also implies enhance the experience for the graduate I have plenty of experience in studies, re- soundness and unity in action. I believe body at Tech. search, student organizations, student government and state government. Still, this is not about me; it is about you! We need to make the campus more sen- sitive to the needs of graduate students as we are a growing and vital part of the cam- SGA Elections Schedule pus population. As incoming President Pe- terson is surveying the Institute and starts • Friday, April 3 @ 1 p.m. — Polls open at setting his agenda for the next few years I feel that it is vital to have a dedicated, www.elections.gatech.edu skilled and experienced voice at the table votemckeon.blogspot.com highlighting our perspectives at the daily Student Government Experience: operations of the Institute. • Wednesday, April 8 @ 4 p.m. — Polls close • Coordinating Officer You care about rising costs, decreasing • Graduate Executive Board services and difficulty of access. You can • Wednesday, April 8 @ 7 p.m. — Election • Graduate Senator feel vulnerable or left out. I want to help • Undergraduate Representative you with appropriate stipends, adequate results announced in Student Center Commons • Committee of Academic Affairs health insurance and reasonable fees. • Committee on Elections You care about knowing people and • Friday, April 10 @ 1 p.m. — Runoff polls open • Student Academic Advisory Board feeling at home. We spend plenty of time • Campus Recreation Center Advisory trying to find people, places and resources (if necessary for elections where no candidate Board from poor information and communication • Athletic Board Ticketing Committee channels. We know our advisors and some receives over 50% of the vote) • Housing Priorities Committee members of our departments but cannot • Parking & Transport. Advisory Board grasp a sense of campus community beyond • Wednesday, April 15 @ 4 p.m. — Runoff polls home football game days. I want to central- Other Pertinent Experience: ize information about campus services and close • Vice President, RHA resources, allow for feedback on them, in- • Graduate Resident Director, International tegrate and streamline campus communi- House and Women, Science, and Technol- cation channels, and work to bring people • Wednesday, April 15 @ 7 p.m. — Runoff ogy Community together to increase options and activities election results announced • Student Research Assistant, GTRI on campus. • Intern, Georgia Senate Committee on It is unacceptable that those who hold Science and Technology, Georgia Gover- positions now have not done more to in- • Monday, September 7 — Polls open for nor’s Office of Policy, & Georgia Innova- form the graduate student population about tion Internship Vice-Chair, HOBY Maine all that student government engages in. We Freshman Class Representative • Director of Programming, HOBY New are here to serve you and to interact with York Central the administrators on your behalf to ad- • Wednesday, September 9 — Polls close for • Facilitator, World Leadership Congress dress concerns. • Delegate, National Youth Leadership Fo- You being busy does not mean that you Freshman Class Representative rum should not be informed and involved in our actions. I know that I will not vanish after Have you ever sat around waiting for the campaigning period. I will continue to For more information, visit: a campus service? Did you wonder if you reach out. were the only one? Did you think of a solu- Your support will ensure efforts on your sga.gatech.edu/elections tion that benefited not only you but every behalf. Feel free to e-mail me or view my gtvotes.blogspot.com one else? Most of us have, and you pay more campaign website for more detailed infor- than $1,000 per semester enrolled for cam- mation. Thank you for your time. Opinions Editor: Naihobe Gonzalez Technique Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind 8 “ extinguishes candles and fans fires. Friday, Opinions ” — Francois de La Rochefoucauld April 3, 2009 Y OUR VIEWS Letters to the Editor OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion A fading Blueprint Skiles Walkway detour SGA’s Joint Finance Committee oversteps its bounds posed a forseeable When the Student Government As- dent organization whose budget proposal sociation’s Joint Finance Committee met all of the guidelines which the com- campus safety hazard recommended this week that the entire mittee is tasked with upholding. Instead, Upon receiving a crime alert printing budget of the Blueprint, Tech’s members of the committee injected their e-mail, I was greatly dismayed to Write to us: read that two Georgia Tech stu- yearbook and one of our sister publica- personal beliefs about what the future of dents were robbed at gunpoint on [email protected] tions, be slashed from more than $60,000 Tech’s yearbook should be. Fiscal respon- Monday night while walking in last year to a grand sum of zero—without sibility should be an important aim for the “Detour” area. We welcome your letters in However, I can’t say I was sur- response to Technique content providing any reasons for the decision— SGA, but the current process is arbitrary prised. When the “Detour” was as well as topics relevant to cam- the committee made a unilateral decision and murky at best. first put into place, I found myself pus. We will print letters on a timely and space-available basis. about the Blueprint’s worth to Tech that The JFC appears to have a clear com- feeling extremely uncomfortable walking in the back alleys of aca- Letters should not exceed simply does not fall under the purview of plaint against the Blueprint, but neither demic buildings just to get to the 400 words and should be submitted by Tuesday at 7 p.m. in library. its responsibilities. its staff nor the student body is aware order to be printed in the fol- While I do drive to the library, Organizations like the Blueprint whose of the reasons for this complaint. If the lowing Friday’s issue. Include I must use the “Detour” path to your full name, year (1st, 2nd, budgets suffered drastic cuts discovered demand for Blueprint copies exceeds the access the E41 parking lot since etc.) and major. We reserve the their grim fates the same day they were number being printed, or if the publica- library parking is no longer avail- right to edit for style and length. able. After walking the “Detour” to go before the Undergraduate House of tion has become too dependent on SGA Only one submission per person last Sunday night around 9 pm, will be printed per term. Representatives. In the case of the Blue- funds, there are possible solutions that I was so spooked that I decided print, the poor timing of the announce- could improve efficiency without lead- I would not use the library in the evening to avoid the shady walk. which is a mere fraction of our ment leave it with few options for next ing to the sudden demise of one of Tech’s The occurrence of this crime size, can legitimately count 31, year. If passed, the budget decision would most trusted historians, including print- is an outrage. I have never felt so and public peers like Berkeley and unprotected or unsafe within the Illinois have 62 and 21 laureates, eliminate one of Tech’s longest standing ing fewer copies or charging students for Georgia Tech community. As our respectively. traditions with the swoop of a pen. yearbooks, like many universities do. college is located in the middle of Speaking of public peers, com- While the efficiency of the Blueprint A drastic budget cut without explana- urban Atlanta, I accept that crime paring alumni salaries with UGA does occasionally affect our stu- is a total cop-out. Engineering can—and should—be debated, it is not tion, however, is not an effective or trans- dent population. careers tend to pay above average, the JFC’s responsibility to eliminate a stu- parent means of communication. However, a crime of this mag- so of course the average Tech grad nitude should never occur directly will make more than his UGA outside the library, the center of counterpart. Saying that we “are The Consensus Opinion reflects the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of the the Georgia Tech campus. More being rewarded for entering chal- Technique, but not necessarily the opinions of individual editors. infuriating is the fact that the stu- lenging and valued careers” ig- dents would not have been walk- nores factors like UGA having a ing in the alley if Georgia Tech veterinary school and English ed- Technique Editorial Board had not closed Skiles Walkway. ucation program. Surely we aren’t Craig Tabita, Editor-in-Chief The construction has incon- saying that being a veterinarian or Jenny Zhang Morgan, Managing Editor venienced us all, but this armed high school English teacher isn’t a robbery is more than a simple challenging or valued career. Emily Chambers, Outreach Editor Siwan Liu, Design Editor inconvenience. I refuse to place To be fair, successful sports Vivian Fan, Layout Editor Reem Mansoura, Focus Editor myself at risk. Georgia Tech must teams certainly add to the college Naihobe Gonzalez, Opinions Editor Corbin Pon, News Editor either reopen Skiles Walkway or experience, but using graduation Matt Hoffman, Sports Editor Jonathan Saethang, Development Editor find a safe, open, and brightly-lit rates as a metric can be mislead- Blake Israel, Online Editor Michael Schneider, Photography Editor pathway for the students to use at ing. Vince Young didn’t gradu- Hahnming Lee, Advertising Manager Daniel Spiller, Entertainment Editor all times of day and night. I am ate, but that doesn’t mean Texas disappointed in Georgia Tech for doesn’t have an excellent law the lack of foresight. school, business school or engi- EDITORIAL CARTOON By Craig Tabita neering school. Jessica Falcone Calvin Johnson didn’t gradu- Fourth-year BMED ate, but nobody would then conclude that Tech is a bad school. Tech’s potential remains Moreover, Duke and UNC manage to be perennial Final Four untapped thanks to stu- contenders, and Stanford has dent complacency more NCAA championships than any other university. We must keep pushing and Last week’s opinion piece en- improving. Only this year did Mi- titled, “Tech academics, sports crosoft recruiters make us a “Tier and salaries excel,” exemplifies a 1” school; we had been considered disturbing trend of students pla- inferior to the likes of MIT, Stan- cated by mediocrity. Former presi- ford and Harvard. As an institu- dent Clough oversaw tremendous tion of higher learning, there is improvements to the university, much that can be improved from internally and to our reputation, our non-engineering programs, to but we must remember that just the diversity of our student body, 15 years ago, most of our under- to overall student happiness. grad programs were not top ten. What does it say about us when Though we are now a top en- so many alumni literally hate the gineering school, why are we so school? It is the responsibility of quick to pigeonhole ourselves, the entire Tech community to when MIT and Caltech, arguably make sure that future generations the most prominent engineering leave with fond memories and that schools in the world, also have top “getting out” becomes a thing of programs in many other areas? the past. While we (laughably) claim Jim- my Carter as an alumnus to give Qiyu Liu us two Nobel laureates, Caltech, MGT graduate student OPINIONS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 13 Twitter leading new internet revolution I’m pretty sure most of “The whole point of social newswire services, which in B Z you reading this newspaper networking is to meet, many cases lets me get break- U Z have heard of Twitter by now, ing news many minutes before Around the Campus but for those uninitiated few, connect and socially interact other news outlets. Want to Twitter is an online “microb- know right now what’s going logging” service that let’s us- with other people.” on in the world? Head over ers post brief messages called to Twitter. I also can follow What do you think about “tweets” with a maximum of Wiliam Brawley different websites that update 140 characters. Assistant News Editor Twitter whenever there’s some- this year’s Sting Break Why 140, you ask? Well, thing new to check out on the that’s the character limit for site. It’s also a great way to find band lineup? a standard text message on a strange or completely random, Twitter turned three years fun and interesting things on modern mobile phone. The the Internet and computers old in March this year, and it the Internet through people purpose of the short and sim- can provide. So, it comes at no has been getting a lot of press posting links in their tweets. ple approach is that at any surprise that someone like my- time lately—literally. For in- There’s also a way for Twit- given time you will have your self—and four to five million stance, CNN anchor Rick ter to function like a wide open mobile phone with you and other users—have embraced Sanchez twitters from his desk chat room discussion on popu- can text out to Twitter what Twitter. on air. The media exposure has lar topics or events with the you’re doing. Going back to the ques- increased Twitter’s popularity use of “hash tags,” which are Sure, with an initial glance tion of why anyone would care dramatically to the point that denoted in a person’s tweets at Twitter, the concept seems about what I’m doing, the an- members of traditional media by a pound sign followed by a really dumb. Why would any- swer is, “Why not?” The whole and older generations are em- keyword. The search function one care what I’m doing now, point of social networking is bracing it. of Twitter is then able to track and do I really want anyone to meet, connect and socially Yes, my mother has joined these keywords and show re- Madeline Brumby to know these things? I think interact with other people. By and is following me on Twit- lated users who are also tweet- the answer to this question is posting little snippets about ter. I doubt my grandmother ing about it. The possibilities Fourth-year BIO largely a generational thing. your day, like that cool movie will follow suit, though, as of what people can do with Look at the demographic of you just saw or that totally she’s still confounded by my Twitter are astonishing. Go “I’m excited, it should be a Twitter or social networking as awesome restaurant you just mother’s profile on “Facep- give it a Google and see what good show!” a whole. The large majority of went to, other people could age.” One consequence of you find. these users are typically quite find that interesting or find Twitter’s explosion into the So when someone asks you young—somewhere around out something that they didn’t mainstream is the increasing what’s the point of Twitter, an- the 16-35 age group, most of know before. numbers of older people ask- swer back that it’s a new Inter- whom have used a computer One could, from reading ing about Twitter and what net-based communication net- for the majority of their lives. your tweet, go look up more it is. At least now I can show work where friends and other The personal computer ex- information on that movie or them this article and get back people can share information. plosion began in the late 1970s restaurant that they wouldn’t to my Internetz. If he or she still doesn’t get it, and early 1980s, and has grown have otherwise known about. Not only has Twitter grown just show him or her this ar- exponentially from there. The It’s about sharing experiences, simply in the number of users, ticle, perhaps that might help. people of the information gen- both the good and bad. There’s but it is also becoming a com- However, if by some chance, eration are a lot more comfort- something inherent in the new pletely new form of commu- the person just can’t grasp this able with computers and seem information generation that nication. This is perhaps the darn thing, just give a small to embrace the many things, compels us to want to share most exciting feature of Twit- chuckle, and say: “It’s just the no matter how seemingly things with people. ter for me. I am able to follow Internet, grandpa.” Albert Emery Fourth-year EE “I preferred when they had Cake a few years ago.” RealTen years ago,news I started doesn’t belong on thecould internet otherwise go to another my first job delivering pa- “...the Internet presents a story, a photo, or an advertise- pers for the Ann Arbor News. context where proper grammar ment, an online article does In July, the Ann Arbor News not compete for this space— will cease operation after 174 and full sentences are viewed rather, the additional traffic years. Although I understand as optional and unnecessary.” would lead to additional ad the factors that led to declin- revenue. Although more infor- ing readership and revenue, I Ben Keyserling mation is typically beneficial, am concerned by the trend in online sites may be cluttered newspapers that are cutting Assistant Photography Editor with articles that are genuinely back or eliminating printing. interesting to some, but irrel- A portion of my distaste of evant to most. the move to an online format tional features initially includ- Newspapers are entering a The loss of a page layout is indeed rooted in personal ed additional downtime. Un- venue with lower quality stan- means not only the absence of laziness. Learning a new inter- fortunately, I have yet to come dards, but must compete using a distinct hierarchy, but also Craig Green face, such as Microsoft Office across an online news website similar amounts of resources. compromises general visual 2007, takes effort, and un- that I view as an upgrade. A key feature for printed appeal. Because of differences ME graduate student less there are significant gains On a print newspaper, sig- news sources is a fairly high between computers, the tech- in functionality, I will try to nificant time is spent on lay- level of oversight before going nology does not exist to deliver “I’ve never heard of any of avoid a new interface as long out. In addition to fitting a to press. Online sources com- the same level of visual impact the bands, but I’m sure ev- as possible. I still use a CRT fixed number of words onto a pete for speed, so fewer eyes on a web page as on paper. monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio limited amount of space, the look at a story before it be- This can eliminate interesting eryone who voted for them on a regular basis. layout of a newspaper provides comes available to the public. spreads to commemorate im- will be happy.” I am willing to accept organization. Headlines, for While I expect a blog to come portant events. a change, once it becomes example, are set in different from a single source with rela- Even in papers with fixed worthwhile. I still use Face- type sizes to imply different tively few information resourc- formats, a lot of thought goes book, because sometimes I levels of overall importance. If es and a limited ability to veri- into where and how images lose phone numbers. My lap- I only have 10 minutes to read fy facts, I expect stories from a are printed, including such ex- top runs Vista and has a wi- one or two stories, these cues newspaper—even online—to treme details as where subjects descreen display. I set up T- let me know what the editors have high quality standards. are facing. With web content, Square sites for organizations I think is important, helping me Spelling errors caused by a a limited number of small pic- work with. Once I am reason- prioritize my reading. Online, rush to release a story cause me tures are typically printed in a ably assured that a product has because stories can be released to wonder whether I’m reading margin. The limited flexibility all of its intended functional- instantly, layouts feature com- facts or thoughts. of online formats diminishes ity, I am willing to give its new petition between what’s im- In addition to proofread- the value of online content and interface a try. portant and what’s recent. ing, editorial oversight helps to makes it less desirable. Many of the interface In general, the Internet ensure that an article is worth I enjoy many features of changes noted above accompa- presents a context where prop- reading. The New York Times web 2.0 venues, and like how nied significant improvements er grammar and full sentences features the motto, “All the quickly I can share articles I Julie Gonzalez in functionality, making the are viewed as optional and un- news that’s fit to print.” Online find online. However, I use Fourth-year BIO change an upgrade to most necessary. Many who use the publication, through fewer newspapers to obtain informa- users. Changes that make a Internet for communication limitations, wider distribution tion with high-quality writing “I think they all suck.” product better for me, the user, choose not to exercise full sen- and lower standards, renders and reasonably checked facts. are welcome—even if, as was tences, capitalization or punc- such a motto obsolete. While Currently, online news sites do Photos by Joey Cerone the case with T-Square, addi- tuation in their interactions. a print story uses space that not meet this need. 14 • April 3, 2009 • Technique OPINIONS

OUR VIEWS Hot or Not Blue-eyed monsters: Blaming – or – Western bankers for world crisis National calls for punishment “...an international blame- HOT NOT of executives who received bo- game will be no more effective nuses gave way this week to even more ridiculous accusations on than the domestic one already the international front. Brazil’s consuming congressional efforts.” President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Sil- va (known simply as Lula), raised Emily Chambers the bar last week when he threw the blame for the recent economic Columnist Inauguration day Dangerous detour crisis onto the shoulders of “white It’s hard to believe that The Atlanta crime wave people with blue eyes.” Clough announced his de- flooded into campus this week Per Lula’s indefensible logic, it the sun without sunscreen and than attempts to move forward parture a year ago, but we when two Tech students walk- was the greed of the blue-eyed and pouring chlorine on their (most- through universally acceptable all officially began a new era ing through the darkly lit their lies that led us all into this likely blonde) hair. On the other channels. The conference is al- this week with President G. Skiles Walkway detour were crisis. Lula even goes so far as to hand, we could also use rational ready dissolving into a forum for P. “Bud” Peterson starting robbed at gunpoint. Students say that he, the president of Bra- thought and establish that the assigning blame, with France and his first day on the job and a are now being forced to put zil, does not know a single black disproportionate number of blue- Germany distancing themselves student-authored white paper their safety at stake when or indigenous banker, and that he eyed people in banking is just a from Anglo-American influence with new directions for the walking through the heart is going to press this as a central correlation, and does not actually with comments like “this crisis Institute being released. We of campus, a significant fac- issue at the G20 meetings. imply any sort of nefarious scheme didn’t spontaneously erupt in hope the honeymoon period tor the administration should Apparently Lula believes that on the part of the Nordic to end Europe” and subtle threats of ab- endures and Tech continues have taken into account when in between discussions of the su- the world. But then we are left sence on the part of French presi- on an upward trend. designing the detour paths. per-national nature of regulations with fewer pointless and distract- dent Nicolas Sarkozy. and coherency of social spend- ing side-arguments to help world While President Obama ing, world leaders should delve leaders avoid productive work. should make every effort to ac- into economic forensics. Thanks The blatant racism of Lula’s count for America’s role in the to Lula’s logic, at least it should statements is an unacceptable in- economic meltdown, an inter- be easy to identify those guilty. sult not only to the demographic national blame-game will be no Based on his accusations, Ger- group he describes, but also to all more effective than the domestic many, Canada and France will those he leaves out. While it is one already consuming congres- be held unilaterally guilty, as they easy to look at his statements as a sional efforts. The not-so-subtle are the only G20 member states compliment to the Hispanic, Af- allusions to U.S. blame by interna- currently under the leadership of rican, Asian or other brown-eyed tional leaders should be acknowl- blue-eyed politicians. financiers, it is backhanded at the edged and promptly forgotten. Dirty talk Failed flicks The fact that not a single Ca- very least. Lula does not ascribe They serve no productive outlet. Famed porn star Ron Jer- Campus Movie Fest is a fun nadian bank has failed as of competence to brown-eyed bank- Comments like those made by emy joined church founder Tech tradition that gets both press time seems to have evaded ers, but instead accuses them of Lula place the still-leading world Craig Ross this week in the students’ creative and com- Lula. We in the U.S. fortunately lacking influence in their field, economy on the defensive and Great Porn Debate, where stu- petitive juices flowing. For the escaped this list due to our pre- placing them entirely at the mercy minimize any chances of influ- dents got an entertaining look first time in several years—and emptive switch to brown-eyed of the professional decisions of ence that he or the disgruntled 18 at both sides of the issue and following wins at the National leadership mid crisis. Had we as their blue-eyed counterparts. other members of the G20 could even a chance to have their Grand Finale for Best Picture a nation chosen to elect the blue- The G20 summit should be have on future U.S. policy. If Lula body parts autographed by the and Best Drama—Tech did eyed McCain instead of Obama, an opportunity for cohesion and truly wishes to promote “indig- star of films like Orgazmo. A not take a single win home at we would not have been so lucky. unity in the face of crisis. Unfor- enous and black” bankers, then little fun variety goes a long the Southern Regional Grand Of course, it might be time for tunately, Lula’s comments before he should do so by working to re- way at Tech, with students fil- Finale this past weekend. First the blue-eyed folk to have their the start of the conference fore- build an economy in which they ing into the Ferst Center for men’s basketball, now Campus fair share of discrimination. We shadowed weeks of petty disunity have a chance at employment, not the talk. Movie Fest? can punish them for their greed and emphasis on the differences by embarrassing both himself and and sins by leaving them out in between policy approaches rather his position with petty comments.

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www.nique.net it’s only because my last name is long.....i can’t help it. some people think they can outsmart me. maybe, maybe. i have yet to meet one that can outsmart BULLET. OUR RECON PLANE WILL FIND THEM, WHEREVER THEY HIDE!! ,=,e a turtle. or ,=,=,=,=,=,=,=,=,=,e a millipede. keira knightley, please gain 30 pounds and then marry me. ^^^ disagree i love spring...the clothes come off so easily if only we could all wear banana hammocks...the world would be a better place a farmer’s tan is so uncool...just take it all off and wear a banana hammock so everyone will be happy How is that all of our friends have realized that we’re perfect for each other, but you haven’t? Seriously, kid, wake up and make a move. return the backpack, and no-one gets hurt. i’m gaga over lady gaga ooooh, they’re going to have to glue you back together.....IN HELL!!!! Guy with red shoes, I know you want to talk to me. how hard can it be? [email protected] Organization Spotlight: Aarohi Technique Aarohi is an organization that promotes Indian Focus Editor: Reem Mansoura classical music & dance by organizing events 15 on the GT campus. Friday, Focus Contact: [email protected] April 3, 2009 InVenture highlights students’ ingenuity FC Blackout party encourages conservation By Tamara Johnson Contributing Writer

The rainy, gloomy weather all day Saturday may have deterred many students’ weekend plans, but it was not an issue for the over 400 attendees of the Freshman Council’s Blackout Party that night. The party did have to be moved indoors from the Campanile to the stage area of the Student Center Commons, but Freshmen Council managed to run the event with very few bumps. The party signified Tech’s participation in Earth Hour, a global event encouraging people worldwide to turn off all of their lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on a Saturday in March. Earth Hour initially began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, where 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for an hour to “give the Earth a chance to breathe”. The event became a worldwide sustainability movement in 2008 when 50 million people on all sides of the globe took part. Amidst the food and music a petition by the World Wild- life Federation circulated around the room. “The petition is part of the WWF’s “toolkit” for this event,” Charbonnet said. “The global results of Earth Hour will be presented to the international delegations at Copenhagen. The petition encourages our federal government to ratify the Protocols and impose a cap-and- trade system on carbon emissions.”

Photo by Michael James/Student Publications Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San DialPrice inventor Roger Pincombe took first place as an individual winner, winning $5,000. Francisco and the Colosseum in Rome stood in darkness during the last Earth Hour, paving the way for notable Atlanta buildings to participate this year. The Bank of America Tower as well By Emily Chambers and Jonathan as the Coca-Cola building turned off their lights at 8:30 p.m., Saethang and students had a chance to go outside and take in the darkened Outreach Editor / Development Editor skyline. Joe Charbonnet, first-year ENVE major and Freshmen Coun- Enterprising Tech students got to stretch cil member received inspiration for the Blackout Party from his their creative minds this year with the In- hometown of Gainesville, Fla.’s participation in Earth Hour last Venture Competition for a shot at thou- year. He presented the idea to the Council, and the movement sands in prize money, patent filings and began from there. “After emailing people [to participate in Earth paid summer internships to work on taking Hour] the passion became contagious, and the student body be- the next steps in developing an invention. came really excited,” Charbonnet shared. The InVenture prize is a Tech initia- Notable guests in attendance included Buzz our mascot, who tive created to foster student innovation. entertained the crowd throughout the night, and Kwanza Hall, The competition consisted of three rounds member of the Atlanta City Council and advocate of sustain- starting in November with a grand prize of able initiatives in Atlanta. After a short speech, Councilmember Photo by Michael James/Student Publications $10,000 for the winning team and $5,000 Hall did the honors of switching a giant decorated light switch at for the winning individual, along with the The inventors of the Chlorocyte Bioreactor, above, 8:30, which turned off the stage lights and launched the night’s opportunity to present their business plan at placed first in the InVenture team competition. festivities. an innovation competition in Hong Kong. The night included performances by both indie rock band The InVenture individual and team winners Pincombe plans to invest ress on their ideas. Foreign Breakfast and indie folk band Autovine, the latter re- were announced on March 30. the $5,000 prize in a more “[InVenture] was perfect maining onstage for an encore performance. While the bands The winners also received free patent stable VOIP provider with for our team because it gave played students socialized around the darkened stage, talking filings from the Georgia Tech Office of better text-to-speech capa- us incentives to develop our with each other and munching on the snacks provided. Technology Licensing and other resources bilities and hopes to partner product and a timeline to So why did some students feel that Earth Hour was impor- to help develop their ideas further. Accord- with cell phone providers to produce it,” said Will Boyd, tant? “[This event] matters from the point of view of changing ing to the InVenture website, entries were offer the feature as a part of a third-year CS and PHYS people’s mindset,” said Nick Wellkamp, undergraduate student scored on the following criteria: innovation, bundled services. double major. “Since this body president. “Sustainability, the green movement…these have marketability, market size, inventor passion The winning team entry was something we started been buzzwords for the past few years, and many people still and probability of become a successful busi- for the InVenture Prize was a even before InVenture was don’t know what they mean.” ness. Chlorocyte Bioreactor devel- announced, we were all A few students had other remarks about the event. Whitney The individual prize went to DialPrice, oped by inventors Joe Abra- pretty passionate about it,” a phone service that allows users to check hamson, Will Boyd, Sanjay Boyd said. See Blackout, page 20 competitive product prices from any phone. Challa, Kento Masuyama The team’s invention DialPrice was invented by Roger Pincombe, and Andrew Punnoose. The consists of a photo bioreac- a third-year CS major. team’s idea to research algae tor system and a harvester. “You can use it from any phone…you and its environmental appli- The photo bioreactor sys- don’t need a data plan, smart phone or any- cations formed last semester tem works by utilizing car- thing like that. It is a [voice over internet in September, even before bon dioxide emissions from protocol] system that answers the phone the InVenture Prize was an- sources like power plants to call, reads in the key presses and looks up nounced. feed the algae. As the algae the UPC code. The system tells you the “We began investigating grows, carbon dioxide be- price of the item at similar stores and out- algae because it is very car- comes bound in algal bio- lets,” Pincombe said. bon negative…growing al- mass. The harvester then The idea for DialPrice arose during a gae actually absorbs carbon collects the algae, which can Yahoo! Programming competition called emissions from the air,” said be used for a myriad of other Hack Week held last year, and Pincombe Joe Abrahamson, a third- purposes. In that sense, the worked independently on the project until year BMED. algae not only sequesters entering in the InVenture competition. After hearing about In- carbon dioxide but also is “I think that it is a great idea that Tech is Venture, the group jumped useful in other capacities. trying to increase entrepreneurship within at the opportunity to par- “We realized that if the the community. It’s one thing we kind of ticipate in the competition. algae is grown directly at a lack, as there is not enough focus on build- In many ways, the InVenture power plant, the algae could ing our own businesses and being inven- Prize was a great motivator Photo by Ben Keyserling/Student Publications tive,” Pincombe said. for the team to make prog- See Inventure, page 17 This light switch replica was turned off from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to represent the effect of Earth Hour. 16 • April 3, 2009 • Technique FOCUS

Go e rgIA tech auto show By Vijai Narayanan ty and alumni and were displayed figurations and colors. Also pres- Staff Writer along with motorcycles and some ent was a modified and custom unconventional vehicles, like a painted 1961 Mini S owned by a The sixth annual Georgia three wheeled electric vehicle used Tech alumnus, which drew par- Tech Auto Show, held March for low-range commutes called ticular interest from the crowd. nnual car 28, treated gear heads and car the Zapcar Xebra. The Gas Hopper, an alternative A enthusiasts to a plethora of daz- The event was scheduled to oc- fuel vehicle intended for low- zling sights and sounds. From cur in several West Campus lots. range applications also drew inter- exhibition draws revered historical vehicles to fu- However, due to rain the event est because of its small structure turistic alternative fuel cars, the was relocated to the parking deck and handle-driven operation. show presented a wide range of next to the Baker building. Spec- Several campus organizations alumni students vehicle classes and showcased tator turnout was still relatively used the event to showcase their , highlights of the automotive in- high, although the number of en- work. WreckRacing presented dustry over the past 100 years. trants dropped significantly due several cars at the show, with their Cars owned by students, facul- to the weather. Of over 250 reg- modified Mazda Miata turning istered vehicles, only 75 were many heads. The EcoCar Chal- present on the top deck of the lenge group, which aims to im- parking lot. Still, the event prove the fuel economy of a GM boasted a variety of vehicles vehicle, was also present. The from the pre-WWII era to group aims to improve the effi- present day modified Scions ciency of a 2009 Saturn Vue by and Porsches. 31% using E-85 Fuel in the en- “This event is really about gine. “We’ve got all sorts of people the Tech community coming from different majors working on together and sharing their this project to help raise fuel econ- love for all kinds of cars. We omy,” said Landon Reed, the Out- really don’t say who can and reach Coordinator for the project. can’t come or what cars they The event also had a guest can bring,” said Mike Powell, speaker, Robert Englar, an aero- EE ’08. The deck was filled dynamicist from GTRI who spoke with alumni eager to share at length about the importance of their stories about their cars aerodynamics to a vehicle. Specifi- and Tech. Gilbert Zeal, EE cally, he detailed his team’s col- ‘60, drove through the rain laboration attempt to break a class from Pensacola, FL to the land-speed record with a modified auto show in his yellow pastel Cadillac XLR on the Bonneville 1965 Ford Thunderbird. Salt Flats. “This place has really “It is important to understand changed since back when what role aerodynamics play while I came here. None of these driving because the same prin- buildings really existed,” ciples that apply to race cars apply Zeal said, referring to the to your SUV on the road,” Englar Biotech quad and the Nano- said. He and his team were able to tech building. take the XLR up to 240.5 mph, Among the more exotic just 1.5 mph shy of setting a world cars present was the Elan record. Motorsports DP02, a rac- The show also awarded prizes ing car sold ready to race in to the best cars in various cat- the United States for around egories, such as pre-WWII, post- $90,000. Another crowd fa- WWII cars, modified, unmodi- vorite was an authentic 1951 fied and alternative fuel cars. The Hudson Hornet, still pre- winners in each category were served with its original con- awarded a trophy that consisted Photo by Eric Turner/ Student Publications FOCUS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 17

Inventure from page 15 Two other individuals and distribute 250 devices in Haiti four other teams were selected as through the fall of 2009. of a digitized 3-D version of the convert carbon exhaust to clean finalists in the InVenture competi- “The support we have seen Ramblin’ Wreck embedded in exhaust while producing a valu- tion. Runner-up in the InVenture for this project, whether it be a crystal piece. able byproduct that can be used individual competition was Ryan through faculty members or even “Over the past 6 years in many industries,” Abrahamson Turk, a fourth-year ME and in- other students, has been great,” this event has filled my said. ventor of the HIV Medication said James Homesley, fourth-year personal dream of hav- Developing such an idea over Scheduler. MGT and managing partner of ing a place where car a period of a few months comes “[The HIV Medication Sched- Time for Life. enthusiasts can get to- with challenges in itself. “Manag- uler] is a medication device for il- The Time for Life team also gether and share sto- ing the scope of the project was a literate patients that allows them includes Daniel Baily, Health ries, and I hope that challenge,” said Sanjay Challa, a to semi-independently take medi- Systems graduate student, Robert we can continue this third-year BMED. “A lot of [the cation,” Turk said. Poppell, fourth-year STAC, An- tradition for a long time work] was refining and limit- Turk has taken his invention thony Mucciolo, fourth-year EE to come,” said Stirling ing our scope into something we into the commercial sector by major, Jose Vidal, CMPE gradu- Skinner, one of the main could tackle. The InVenture prize forming Time for Life, a company ate student, Zach Van Schoyck, organizers of the event. was helpful for establishing dead- devoted to producing and distrib- third-year ME and Nate Wilson, lines and making us do work that uting the medication schedulers CS graduate student. would get us somewhere.” throughout the developing world. Another individual finalist Joy The team plans to use the “Time for Life will be sup- Buolamwini, a first-year CM, in- Phots by Doug Kim/ Student Publications $10,000 in prize money to first ported through a buy-one-give- vented AdmissionsConquered, a seek legal advice in getting in- one campaign in which you can web-based system designed to ease corporated as an official business. buy a digital watch with regular the college application process. The team has a six-month and a functions, and for every one sold “I started in July of 2008, but five-year plan, which includes fil- a medical reminder device will go I put the project on pause for first ing two patents, building a board to the developing world,” Turk semester. The InVenture prize was of advisors, starting a capital cam- said. the perfect opportunity to spring- paign and contacting power plants The project recently was rec- board what I had been working to begin discussing the possibility ognized with the Clinton Global on,” Buolamwini said. of implementing a prototype. Initiative Award and aims to While this year’s competition has just drawn to a close, applications and letters of intent are already available for the 2010 In- Venture Prize competition. Many of the winning team members had advice for future inventors and potential competitors in next year’s competition. “Being passionate is good… but keep in mind that the whole package is necessary. You can’t be all about the technical side, but you can’t market a product that’s not going to work. You have to be mindful of the entire process,” said Kento Masuyama, third-year AE. “The InVenture prize is a great vehicle to get you further along the road to creation of a business or invention, but it’s not the end in itself…it teaches you a lot. The business plan might take Photo courtesy of Will Boyd flight and you could really impact The inventors of the Chlorocyte Bioreactor, winners of the team people with your invention,” said Photos by Eric Turner/ Student Publications competition, will use the prize money to form a business. Andrew Punnoose, third-year AE.

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i hate the sports editor ask not what the students can do for the school but what the school can do for the students KVM, give up...... your class always has the lowest test average. Just admit that the only thing you can do is look pretty Hey girl in my ECE3741 class. I just wanted to tell you that you are not the 5’2 equivalent of Angelina Jolie. If you think I am drooling over you, I am not. Get over yourself. i hate girls that wear those stupid hollywood shades that take up 70% of their face. That makes me just ignore them. Like, yeah...... stay in your little mini hollywood world all by your damn self what in the name of johnny johnson is the deal with these striped fleeces everyone is wearing? Geez talk about the clothing equivalent of soma Yea thats right stay in your little ignorant I-pod world all by your damn self. Yea thats right, chew gum and talk on your Razor phone...... live in your little laguna beach world. What amazes me is that ugliest girls in this school take part in these practices...... as if any guy would waste his life by trying to talk to them RAZOR(sic)? please. 18 • April 3, 2009 • Technique FOCUS

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By Chris Russell Anyone with any doubt about on her first experience with sex), Staff Writer how frank the play would be was to the hysterical (like a female sex- set straight almost immediately at worker doing five minutes of im- The vagina. It’s a topic most the start of the performance, as pressions of different moans she people don’t feel entirely comfort- the play started with a discussion had heard her clients make over able discussing in public, yet this of the word “vagina” itself, and a the years). past weekend, a group of Tech list of dozens of euphemisms for Not all of the monologues were women did just that and more it. quite this graphic, however. One with their performance of Eve En- The remaining few still harbor- in particular, entitled “Hey Miss sler’s The Vagina Monologues. ing doubts about the play’s nature Pat”, told the story of a woman The Vagina Monologues is a were irrevocably informed of it by struggling to support herself and play that discusses several differ- the first monologue, simply en- her community immediately after ent aspects of female physiology titled “Hair.” Hurricane Katrina. and sexuality and society’s view The monologues are about ev- Jane Wong a fourth-year EIA of both. ery topic imaginable, from the major and the Monologues’s stu- The play revolves around a se- everyday (like a teenager’s first dent producer at Tech said, “The ries of monologues which, them- period), to the tragic (like the ex- content of the play itself contains Photos Ben Keyserling/Student Publications selves are based on interviews periences of rape victims in Bos- many different messages. It tells The cast of The Vagina Monologues discussed as- with hundreds of different women nia), to the thought-provoking pects of female sexuality throughout the program. across the world. (like an older woman’s look back See Vaginas, page 19

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Vaginas from page 18 part of a larger campaign, V-Day, that fights to end violence against the stories of many, many differ- women around the world. ent women. So, not every woman V-Day was founded in 1998 ThinkBig@Tech provides options and girl will feel a ‘connection’ to by Eve Ensler, the author of The By Kalpi Desai ing and discussion. In addition, Outreach Community, Human every single monologue, but the Vagina Monologues. Contributing Writer the program is designed to im- Alteration: How far is too far?, beauty of The Vagina Monologues According to V-Day’s official prove academic performance and Humor and Innovation, Interna- is that it tells many different sto- website, “V-Day is a global move- ThinkBig@Tech is a new pro- increase student retention rates. tional House, and Women, Sci- ries.” ment to stop violence against gram starting next fall that pres- The ThinkBig@Tech commu- ence and Technology. While some monologues were women and girls. V-Day is a cata- ents six different housing oppor- nities will include approximately Technology and Urban Out- longer and followed an individual lyst that promotes creative events tunities to students which enable twenty to fifty members each. An door Adventures will be led by through an entire ordeal or story to increase awareness, raise money them to explore academic inter- advisor will encourage students to Robert Burtura, ECE associate thread, other sections were much and revitalize the spirit of exist- ests. think deeply by visiting residence professor to further understand shorter and often took the form of ing anti-violence organizations. The six learning options each halls once a week and presenting how modern technology affects a little-known fact. V-Day generates broader atten- focus around a particular theme an activity or discussion. In ad- the environment, society and Like the longer story arcs, these tion for the fight to stop violence and are led by faculty advisors. dition, the residents will form an humanity. Activities will include ranged from the odd (such as the against women and girls, includ- They permit students to surround Advisory Board that will assist the hikes along the Chattahoochee fact that it is illegal to sell a vibra- ing rape, battery, incest, female themselves with other colleagues advisor in forming discussion top- River, on-campus geocaching and tor in the state of Georgia), to the genital mutilation (FGM) and that have similar interests and also ics. discussions involving how mod- disturbing (like statistics on the sexual slavery.” allow them to interact with a fac- The six options include: Tech- ern technology enables people to number of young girls every year Every year, V-Day focuses on ulty member in a fun atmosphere nology and Urban Outdoor Ad- manipulate or predict occurrences that undergo some form of genital the plight of a different group of in order to facilitate deep think- ventures, LEGO Robotics and in nature. mutilation). women, chosen by Ensler. This Members in this community Despite the serious nature of year, the organization’s focus will focus on three major themes: several of the monologues, there is on helping the women of the biological/environmental technol- was a light-hearted air about the war-torn Democratic Republic of ogies, neurotechnology and elec- whole event. The decorations in Congo (DRC), a region where, trical/computer technology. the theater matched the subject thanks to a lack of government Each theme will be analyzed at the center of the monologues, resources and the lack of stability through different points of views with pink visible everywhere and in the region, rape victims have such as personal or regulatory. a cloth representation of a vagina little chance of seeing their attack- This community will be held in adorning the back wall of the ers brought to justice, and often Center Street South on the third stage. For those looking for a light remain silent out of fear of the re- floor. snack, chocolate vaginas were for percussions of asking for help. The LEGO Robotics and Out- sale at the front door. A new monologue, focusing on reach Community is about build- This year, the Monologue’s ben- the people V-Day is working to ing robotics using LEGO Mind- eficiary was Tapestri, an organiza- help in a specific year, is added ev- storm. Under the guidance of Jeff tion dedicated to protecting and ery year, and this year’s was about Davis, ECE associate professor, providing resources for battered an encounter Eve Ensler had with students will have a chance to and abused women in immigrant a young rape victim from the learn how to program and design and refugee communities in the DRC. autonomous robots. In addition, metro-Atlanta area. According to Wong, as of this members in this community will Proceeds from the event and year, Tech’s presentation of The be presented with an opportunity went to aid Tapestri in its efforts. Vagina Monologues will be a semi- to tutor middle school students in Booths with information on Tap- annual event, with the next per- robotics. The community will be estri and similar organizations formance taking place in the fall located in North Avenue South were set up outside the theater for of 2011. Applications are now be- Photo by Ben Keyserling/ Student Publications on the third floor. interested students to learn more. ing accepted for positions on next Dan Morrison, director of residence life, introduces SGA Repre- See Living, page 20 The Vagina Monologues are just year’s committee. sentatives to the ThinkBig@Tech living-learning communities.

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Living from page 19 edy and cartoons. myriad of different cultures pres- Blackout from page 15 whole day”. The role of humor in journal- ent, this vibrant community will Stallings Blakeley, a second- In order to address intellectual, ism and in technical matters as work with other cultural groups Wright, a second-year CE major, year INTA major, also enjoyed social and ethical questions about can be seen in The Colbert Report on campus to help spread aware- felt that Earth Hour was good the event but was “mad that they the combination of human and and Myth Busters respectively will ness and converse about interna- idea for Tech students since “we did not turn off all of the lights”, machine, “Human Alteration: be emphasized. The advisor for tional news. are poor and are trying to save commenting on the apparent How far is too far?” is a commu- this community is Pete Ludovice, One last community is Wom- money” but instead of for just presence of electricity throughout nity that will hold monthly movie CHBE associate professor, and en, Science and Technology, led one hour “it should be done for a the party. nights to review science fiction. the community will be located by Carol Colatrella. Specifically Movies including Frankenstein, in Woodruff South on the fourth designed for independent women The Terminator, and The Matrix floor. The purpose of this commu- looking for a chance to address will be shown and discussed. nity is not only to enjoy a couple personal and professional is- Other exercises include read- of good laughs, but also to learn sues women face in male domi- ing books and visiting off campus how to communicate and inno- nated fields, the community of- sites such as the Shepherd Center vate. fers chances to have dinner with to explore the integration of hu- International House at Hayes speakers and informationals to man and machine. House and Fourth Street will help women stand out. Furthermore, a Community connect US students with interna- In addition, this community outreach project will be devel- tional students to provide means provides a way for women to bond oped. Led by Steve Deweerth, of cultural diffusion. and to think about ways to help BME professor, this community With Kirk Bowman, INTA as- women progress in the future. encourages thought provoking sociate professor, as the advisor, ThinkBig@Tech is sponsored discussions while maintaining a the intention of this community by Georgia Tech Undergraduate fun and interesting atmosphere. is to discuss global issues and in- Studies and the Department of Members of Humor and In- teract with students of different Housing-Residence Life. These novation experience the thrill of cultures. communities will be held both Photo by Ben Keyserling/Student Publications laughter by learning about differ- Activities will include watch- Fall and Spring semesters. Despite the rain, students celebrate after Earth Hour in the Stu- ent types of humor such as stand ing foreign movies and eating The cost is $150 each semester dent Center with live music, socializing and free food. up comedy, improvisational com- different ethnic foods. With a to support the activities and food.

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the south’sthe college newspaper. liveliest [email protected] Technique Entertainment Editor: Daniel Spiller 21 Friday, Assistant Entertainment Editor: April 3, 2009 Entertainment Jennifer Aldoretta Mariza marvels Deacon’s newest album pushes musical boundaries MUSIC Ferst Center Dan Deacon Bromst CONCERT LABEL: Carpark Mariza GENRE: Electronic GENRE: Fado TRACK PICKS: “Red F,” TRACK PICKS: “Rosa Branca” and “Ó Gente Da “Paddling Ghost” and Minha Terra” “Snookered” VENUE: Ferst Center for the RELEASED: March 24, 2009 Arts OUR TAKE: «««« « DATE: March 29, 2009 Image courtesy of Carpark OUR TAKE: ««««« By Robby Cassidy More polished and modulated Contributing Writer vocals appear, but this time finally letting loose and introducing his By Hamza Hasan Dan Deacon is a freak of na- notorious Alvin-and-the-Chip- Staff Writer ture. The first track on Spiderman munks-drenched-in-lysergic-acid of the Rings, his last album and approach to vocal obstruction and Portuguese pop phenom- Bromst’s predecessor, was entitled also introducing the chopped vo- enon Mariza performed at the “Wooody Woodpecker,” (pur- cal sample greatness that occupies Ferst Center last Sunday. Along posely misspelled), and consisted the rest of the album. with five other well-known art- of samples of the titular cartoon There’s a fair amount of hesi- ists, she brought the Portu- bird’s legendary laugh modulated tation when it comes to calling guese sound of fado to Atlanta. into absurdity accompanied by “Snookered” the high point. Yes, Mariza comes from a multi- mallet percussion and synths ga- this is the high point, but it’s be- ethnic background. Born in lore. After a barrage of bass drum ing compared to a series of other Portuguese-administrated Mo- and cymbal crashes, it becomes a unreachable peaks. The song zambique, she is the child of a maelstrom of distortion intensi- shows that reality and sobriety do half-German, half-Portuguese fied by otherworldly speed. The exist in this cartoon world. father and a native African song is completely maddening. The vocals are sent through a mother. When she was three, It also happens to be worth every mile-long gauntlet of razors, re- she moved back to Portugal single second. This is the world of emerging unrecognizable from with her family, who set up a Dan Deacon. under the sea of synthesizers. tavern in the traditional quar- Bromst is a much different re- Don’t worry, though. It’s not done

ters of Lisbon. Photo by Kelvin Kuo/Student Publications cord from a much different Dan yet. More synths are accompanied Performing over a dozen Deacon. Spiderman was record- by mallet percussion as they re- songs for a two hour show, ed and mastered in two weeks. introduce themselves to the con- Mariza’s energy was unparal- Her band included three sets of Englishman Simon James Bromst was recorded and mas- trolled chaos. leled. Even those who did not strings, a drummer and a pianist/ accompanied by both piano tered over months at Snow Ghost, A mix of the remnants from understand a word of Portu- trumpeter. Angelo Fereire played and trumpets, while the drum- a studio located in Montana. This the sonic fracas that disintegrated guese found a way to enjoy her Portuguese guitar, a small guitar mer, simply known as Vicky, is the opus of a madman, who, at at the end of “Snookered,” “Of resilient voice and her estab- with a lighter and higher pitch. played with a series of different 29, has recorded the album that the Mountains” keeps the energy lished stage presence. Diogo Clemente was on acoustic types of sticks, as well as his many musicians wait their entire high and comes into its own with Wearing a beautiful black guitar, usually playing rhythms hands. lives to record and that most never a chorus that seems slow for Dan gown, which did not stop her throughout the show. Marino De- Highlights of the show in- do. Deacon. from dancing, culture and class Freitas played acoustic bass and cluded Mariza’s “Rosa Branca” The album starts off so quietly “Surprise Stefani” is the fan- were both apparent as she led also provided a humorous touch it’s almost impossible to properly tastic beginning of the more ex- her band, shaking her hips. by interacting with Mariza. See Mariza, page 22 prepare for. Adjusting the volume perimental and diverse second to catch the first seconds of “Build half of the album. This is the best Voice” is a delightfully disastrous chance to kick back and enjoy mistake unless your ears and some smooth edges, but don’t get speakers are ready for, and can too comfortable. There’s no real handle, the punishment. Deacon rest in DeaconLand. Spliced vocal Duplicity lacks necessary spark gives plenty of time to prepare, samples, combined with “oohs” FILM suspense, a movie about two sexy cipher it; I would have named it a but it’s incredibly easy to end up and “ahhs,” provide the melody. If Duplicity spies running a corporate intelli- masterstroke of subtlety and been in the last minute with no recol- not elated, check pulse. gence heist should have more of a happy with the fact. lection of how the song has be- “Woof Woof” sounds like a GENRE: Crime, Thriller spark, a flare…something. I sup- Rather, I think it was more the come so amazingly loud. polished holdout from Spiderman STARRING: Clive Owen, Julia pose I should summarize before farcing of the flashbacks with very Deacon is in complete control, and provides the most straight- Roberts and Paul Giamatti continuing. unnecessary points that armed sneaking in flurries of player pi- forward fun of any track on the Ex-CIA agent Clair Stenwick each scene with dullness. Each ano (which was utilized after the album. It’s literally raining cats DIRECTOR: Tony Gilroy (Julia Roberts) and the former encounter examined was entirely piano parts written were deemed and dogs, who battle it out over RATING: PG-13 MI6 agent she previously duped, formulaic. to be unplayable by human hands) rigid synth bass. Ray Koval (Clive Owen), are now Every time Stenwick hints at and horns that swirl around each Hope the sugar high’s still RELEASED: March 20, 2009 working as private spies in the something that she might have other in almost complete rhyth- present because next comes thick business world. underhandedly done to hang mic impossibility. synthesizers, burning up all the OUR TAKE: ««« «« Playing both sides of a corpo- Koval out to dry, it was just a “Red F” starts with a sine wave oxygen in the immediate vicinity rate war between hygiene mogul rehashing of their mutual lack generator. The resulting buzzsaw during “Slow with Horns/Run By Kenny Phillips Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson) of trust and a comment on how drone pushes palpability to its For Your Life.” By the time the Staff Writer and his magnate rival Richard that is just the way they operate. limit until collision-course drums lone piano chords arrive, the par- Garsik (Paul Giamatti), the for- Taking away those points of each and a right-to-left panned organ ty’s been busted. The player piano Lacking the necessary power to mer agents intend to position situation, the remainder is a bland sound push it further, eventually makes up for this and almost eras- reverse the hands of time, Duplic- themselves for possession of secret and overly trite exposition, and all saved by a playful synth line and es all memory of the daintiness of ity, a corporate spy film, may have and highly valuable intellectual are pointless except for the first obscured vocals. the ivory keys. been one of the movies missed in property. and final flashbacks. All this effort, though, is even- Finally, “Get Older” closes out the calm and mellow moods of a It’s a very exciting plot, but Obviously I would have words tually crushed by a freak-out of the album. With an indecisive syn- mollifying Spring Break, so I shall the execution left much to be with writer and director Tony sound and normalized with heavy thesizer leading the pack, drums take joy in reviewing it so you may desired. The movie decides to fill Gilroy, but some would be com- vocoder action and a chorus, fur- kick in followed by more mallets escape to a life unfettered by such in the audience on the agents’ plimentary. Choosing to have ther bolstering this redemption and even more synth organs. Then a lumbering production. pasts through flashbacks. Now I the merchandise checked in a only to be razed and built back up every instrument erupts, taking It is supposed to be scintillat- do not think it was intended to language foreign to the protago- again. Rinse, lather, repeat. turns slamming into each other ing, right? Although Duplicity be extraordinarily obtuse so that “Paddling Ghost” pushes fur- before becoming one beautifully has moments of life and thrilling only the most observant may de- See Duplicity, page 22 ther into Deacon’s mad house. violent flurry. 22 • April 3, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Duplicity from page 21 of him is just so perfectly refined into a classic mastermind. Instead nists was a very delicate touch. of a lair, he has his company. In- The impending sense of misfor- stead of a cat, he has a bonsai tree. tune through the character’s body For his henchman, he has his pay- language exquisitely polishes the roll employees. It is a revitaliza- final twist and sets the climax as tion of classic Bond villains which something of merit and worthy of fits perfectly with the spy genre. the climb. Take away the world ransom Other than the climax, I shall and the death-traps and Tully reserve words of praise for the last would be a corporate mirror of bastion of excellence–the actors. Blofeld. Tom Wilkinson plays Roberts and Owen fit eerily well the part exactly right and carries into this film. it well on such talent. Paul Gia- Chic spies seem to spring natu- matti was also quite skilled in his rally from these actors when they role as the ultra-competitive busi- are onscreen, and as a pair, Owen nessman Richard Garsik, though and Roberts make a spectacu- I would have liked to see a more lar chemistry. Roberts’ ability to dramatic role in his last scene on- play an annoyingly mischievous screen. woman and Owen’s perfected tal- Duplicity is an interesting, ent of expressing a cool anger go though labored, story of corpo- together sublimely. rate espionage. These actors are in Gilroy, as the writer, made very suitable parts, but this movie Photo by Kelvin Kuo/Student Publications great work using the talent of would not be my top choice to see Famous Portuguese artist, Mariza, along with other well-known artists lit up the stage at the Ferst the actors. However, I was very in theaters. And yet it allows me Center. Mariza’s crisp voice and the instrumentalists wowed the audience with their performance. impressed with the cultivation of to look forward with anticipation the other characters’ personas, es- to the next movie written by Gil- Mariza from page 21 pression and conviction helped gelo leaned with one leg forward pecially Howard Tully. The image roy, State of Play. listeners understand the meaning on a chair in the center of the and “Ó Gente Da Minha Terra.” of her words. Her commentary of stage. This last piece was a direct Image courtesy of Universal Pictures The former song is on her new al- the songs and their history and adaptation of the performance bum, Terra, which was also sold at importance also gave non-Portu- variation of fado in its most pure the show. guese speakers a greater under- form. Other key moments of the standing of the fado sound. Many Portuguese-speaking show were the intermittent in- Most of her songs were about audience members enjoyed her strumentalist showdowns. Diogo, identity and saudade, which frequent soliloquies, where she Angelo and Marino all provided means longing or yearning. As discussed the finer points of their a wonderful tangent of the tradi- a maritime environment, many culture and the music. She also tional fado sound, and ended by husbands used to leave for weeks taught the non-Portuguese speak- continually increasing the tempo or even months to go fish and ers a few Portuguese words, inter- of the song until it was barely bring food back home to their acting with the audience almost playable. Nonetheless, their talent wives and families. informally. was impressive. As such, Portuguese women By connecting with the audi- Vicky’s two drum solos were wrote poetry and created songs ence and switching around vari- almost exhausting because of from those poems. The melan- ous styles, especially towards the their intensity. With an array of choly sound is intrinsic to the end, it felt as if though the audi- drums of various cultures, Vicky music, and Mariza did an excel- ence was part of her father’s tavern switched between different sticks lent job keeping the audience’s in Lisbon, seeing her performing and his hands to show off his attention while delivering such a live and singing songs of longing pure skill. Not unlike Rush’s Neil somber sound. as is the custom with much of Peart, Vicky had audience mem- She ended the show by first fado. bers at the edge of their seats. covering the Arthur Fitzgerald Just like her songs about yearn- While Mariza’s booming voice “Cry Me a River,” using her beau- ing, the end of the concert left carried the audience into a confi- tiful, silky voice. Then, she left her the audience spoiled and wanting dent but ambient mood, her ex- mike and sang as Diogo and An- more of her brilliant music. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • April 3, 2009 • 23 Clarkson’s tunes give fans all they ever wanted MUSIC er quite abandoning her band, but Of the 14 tracks on the basic re- “Cry” reflects Clarkson’s Texas giving them a break every once lease, only three of them fall short. roots with a heavy country music Kelly Clarkson in a while. Because Clarkson be- Despite Clarkson’s amazing deliv- influence. She has recently per- All I Ever Wanted comes more stylistically dynamic ery, the album suffers from spotty formed with Reba McEntire, Ras- LABEL: RCA on this album, almost everyone writing and sometimes lackluster cal Flatts and Martina McBride; should be able to find something arrangements. The highlights of all have strong influences in this GENRE: Pop that they like. several songs are not the choruses, song. TRACK PICKS: “Cry,” There is nary a fault with but the verses. “Impossible” is the most stand- “Impossible” and “I Do Not Clarkson’s voice. She is one of the “If I Can’t Have You” really out track on the album due to its Hook Up” most versatile, real and genuinely exemplifies both of these things. complete departure from any pre- talented musicians in a long time. The verses are well-written and vious style embraced by Clarkson. RELEASED: March 10, 2009 Her voice is strong with power come more rapidly than the overly It is produced by Tedder, whose and range to spare, which does simple chorus. It is very repetitive Timbaland-trained skills really OUR TAKE: ««««« not lend itself to slower songs. with a call and response structure, shine, blending electronics, drums Image courtesy of RCA However, Clarkson knows her which falls flat in this case. and voice. However, the song By Chris Ernst guitar-driven complexity and voice and therefore knows how “Long Shot” starts quite inter- is not all about the production; Contributing Writer moves to a simpler, drum-driven to sell the slow songs by building estingly and then descends to a Clarkson’s voice shines through as toe-tapping beat. It aims for more them up so she really shines. This filler chorus that sounds like any clean as the synthesizer. All I Ever Wanted is Kelly of a dance groove, supported by album really only has three bal- other pop or rock song. It could be “I Do Not Hook Up” is a Clarkson’s fourth studio album. guitars instead of driven by them. lads, which are distinctly her own interpreted to be about Clarkson great empowering song about not Debuting at number one, it sold My December, for the most part, style. She does not shy away from auditioning for American Idol, merely “hooking up” but “falling over 250,000 copies in the first was Clarkson backed up by a big notes, nor does she overshoot however, the song was originally deep.” Clarkson’s tone is perfect, week, and with good reason. Just band, as was Breakaway. power to show off. written for a Katy Perry album and it is easy to see her coyly smil- by looking at the album covers of All I Ever Wanted features She walks the line perfectly, us- that was never released. ing and demanding a real rela- her past two albums, the differ- more production than any previ- ing excellent dynamics. The songs “Don’t Let Me Stop You” has tionship. ences should become apparent. ous album. There are tracks that start slow and melancholy— strong lyrics, but the formulaic ex- Overall, the album has many My December is dark, complicated have electronic and synth ele- building and swelling perfectly ecution of the entire song is more high points (including the bonus and without much color. All I Ever ments, previously not utilized by with instrumentation to cathartic suited for an up-and-coming tracks), and the low ones are only Wanted is very simple and color- Clarkson. climaxes—almost all while in full band trying to break into radio. bad by comparison to the other ful. She moves away from being a voice, which is a rarity among to- Both “Long Shot” and “Don’t Let great songs. The happy, spunky The sound ofAll I Ever Wanted singer with a band and becomes day’s ladies who call themselves Me Stop You” have potential, but girl who won American Idol is also departs from My December’s more of an artist on her own, nev- singers and just want to show off. both have poor production. back!

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technique I wonder if any professor has ever farted while giving a lecture If I am writing a paper and cite the leading professional named X and if X cites W and W cites V and so on, it means that someone just said stuff out of their ass and everyone beleived it. What does that say about acedemia? they can probably spell better than you after talking to some girls here I have come to see that I have some “serial killer”-ish look going on. What do you say to that? is it to late to say I want out of here? Mechanical engineers: making weapons that kill people since 397BC and still strong baby w00t civil engineers: making targets for the mechanical engineers since the dawn of civilization w00t General Electric: Indoctrinating America through nbc since

your physics class does not have anyting on us. your does physics not class have anyting 1926 and still strong baby w00t People think the American housing crisis is bad. Dubai,UAE has 20% of the world’s cranes right now. Thats just how much they are building.When their housing bubble bursts, its not going to be pretty at all. MANY American companies are contracting there “ the mid-career salary for Tech alumni is $106,000.” Clearly this is referring to IEs and Managment kids because the average engineer is making about HALF of that Wathcing 300, I realized that Leonidas is in por positions in 20 seconds than I’ve been in in my whole life. How depressing. You know how easily Sudafed and other pills can come up if you don’t wash them down with water? Oh no, its ok. I’m a good swallower. Conficker was here i hate the sports editor ewww I ate the FLOOR PIZZA! yuck. FREAKING SKILES FENCE DAMMMMMIT i heart the portal a camel. SRSLY JFC i hate u our budget is reasonable and all you do is shoot it down meow mix meow mix meow mix moew mix THIS AIN’T NO CULTURE CLASh sometimes the beset defense is a good defense wtf girl in ece 2030 R U SRS why are you TINGLYYY i <3 re5 Is it just me or do you think thast everyone is just getting screwed over by Tech and the budget all the time? We’re going to be feeling it for years. I LOVE THE NEW WOLVERINE MOVIEEE OMG why can’t the autopilot feature be real I almost got tirkced that Cutler got traded too i need a new computer mine is broken :-( sf4 PLEASE DON’T PRINT THIS SLIVER emory girls are so hot i wish i was at home adn not here SUMMMERRRR 24 • April 3, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Old Star Ocean fans lose faith in The Last Hope VIDEO GAMES Star Ocean: The Last Hope CONSOLES: Xbox 360 GENRE: Role-Playing DEVELOPER: Square Enix RATING: T (Teen) RELEASED: Feb. 23, 2009 OUR TAKE: «««««

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Imagine a nuclear world war where so much of planet Earth gets destroyed that human kind is forced to find other planets to inhabit. The Star Ocean series is not a new one, and with the shocking conclusion of the series in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time on the Playstation 2, most people thought that it was the end of Star Ocean. Exclusively on the Xbox 360, Star Ocean: The Last Hope serves as a prequel to the series and sheds Image courtesy of Square Enix new light on the beginning of Earth’s space exploration. With its many lows and few brings nothing new to the role- system in this game is extremely lem in Star Ocean: The Last Hope. Once the player has the recipe, highs, those gamers who are not playing genre. The dialogue is enjoyable and leaves a lot of room The A.I. for your other characters they just have to collect the ingre- a fan of Japanese role-playing lacking in depth, and most of for strategy and experimenting, is fantastic. I barely even found dients to make the new and excit- games may want to pass on this the characters are just downright rather than just mashing the at- myself needing to heal them or ing items. The system leaves a lot game. You play as Edge Maverick, annoying. Those not used to the tack button. Another great aspect worry about them at all. of room for customization, which a member of the Space Reconnais- 30-minute or more cutscenes of of the battle system is that there Another great aspect of the is a very popular aspect of role- sance Force, who through a show more classic role-playing games are no random battles, which is game is the item creation system. playing games. of bravery is awarded the honor of will get bored quite quickly. The helpful when the whole point of Each character has a unique set of While Star Ocean: The Last manning his own ship with the first several hours of the game are the game is to explore the vast en- skills, such as cooking, alchemy, Hope has some redeeming fea- mission of exploring the various filled with these long cutscenes, vironments of several planets. symbology (magic), etc. On the tures, whether they overshadow planets of the solar system and which some gamers will appreci- In battles, you automatically item creation screen, the player a cliché, mostly boring storyline eliminating any obstacles for colo- ate and enjoy, while others will be control Edge, but you can switch can split their characters into and static characters is up to each nization. tempted to skip over them and get and take turns controlling the groups of three, making up re- individual gamer. Of course, on each planet there to the action. other characters for some variety. search teams. Since each charac- Those looking for a dungeon- is a strange and mysterious force Action is one thing Star Ocean: In many games, relying on A.I. ter has different skills to bring to crawling game with an exciting that continues to appear; it may The Last Hope does incredibly well. to control your other characters the table, when they get together battle system will love it, but those turn this into a difficult mission, Anyone who has played the other is frustrating because of the bad they can invent recipes for weap- who enjoy role-playing games for after all. games in the series is familiar with choices the game often makes. ons, armor, healing items, potions their stories and lovable characters Star Ocean: The Last Hope its real-time battles. The battle This ends up not being a prob- and spells. will be disappointed.

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I can’t wait to go to the pool everyday chill and look at the girls at the pool...at least until they get scared off by us. In Zürich they have an Excelsior Store. I was excited that I could go in and buy a superpower but they only sell women’s shoes. to the people who ride the stinger from fitten to the CRC: you’ve got to be kidding me. spitters are quitters take a picture trick, im on a boat ----- amigos, you know how i know this?, i pass college. I’m with all three candidates for presidents right now The iPhone is a wonderful thing You make the hard times easier and the good times better. I love you. They should write an article about how lame I am People smacking and chewing gum loud is disgusting. What hap- pened to manners? ...and the Clough Building casts forth another slimy tentacle... STOP POPPING YOUR DAMN GUM My 2110 machine is going to kill your 2110 machine on Friday. warning: do NOT take ece6500 ... you will regret it... ENTERTAINMENT Technique • April 3, 2009 • 25 12 Rounds keeps fun action stereotypes flowing FILM 12 Rounds GENRE: Action STARRING: John Cena, Steve Harris and Ashley Scott DIRECTOR: Renny Harlin RATING: PG-13 RELEASED: March 27, 2009 OUR TAKE: «««««

By Robert Solomon Contributing Writer

When creating art of any sort, the worst reaction is no reaction at all. Whether it inspires deeply felt love or equally permeating hatred, the enlightened artist drinks both as deeply as Daniel Plainview of There Will Be Blood drinks your milkshake. John Cena, for all of his lack of wrestling talent, understands this better than most, and certainly more than anyone would dare give him credit for. His unwavering patriotism and babyface (good) routine are an aberration in today’s WWE, where the fictional lines between good and evil have Image courtesy of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation been completely erased since the “attitude” era of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock in the ‘90s. ‘80s-style wrestling persona turns les streets, a legitimate success of streetcar with his own car by ap- over an ice cream truck. Even Hulk Hogan, the logi- out to be just what this kind of 12 Rounds is its usage of the city plying the brakes. When this does Now, if any of you read that cal template for Cena’s persona, movie needs. of New Orleans. This location is not work he kicks out the front paragraph anyway and are scream- turned heel (evil) in the ‘90s to 12 Rounds is one of the best exploited to the fullest, from the window, climbing onto the roof of ing “Spoiler!” then you obviously adapt to the changing market. In ‘80s-era action movies in a long ferry to the streetcars, all playing the streetcar in an attempt to cut have never seen a film of this type the ‘80s, Hogan was every bit the time, everything the boring Street a part in the increasingly ludi- the power. before–an ‘80s-era action movie patriotic hero Cena is today. Fighter should have been. Do not crous action scenarios, capped off When this action fails, Fisher that never surprises you with the Naturally, the wrestling fans expect any new narrative ground by Danny Fisher (Cena) trying then sends his car careening into outcome. who have grown to love this moral to be broken; 12 Rounds is a com- to stop a runaway New Orleans a power relay station, killing Thus, it is incumbent upon slipperiness hate Cena with every plete rip-off of Speed. One can streetcar with his own car. power in the entire area to stop you to make the effort to educate fiber of their being, even as the certainly borrow from worse, and Perhaps your disbelief remains. the streetcar, which (of course) is yourself in this spectacular genre. younger fans love him for his ear- Cena certainly did himself a favor Allow me to illustrate a sequence barreling towards a street festival I would suggest Arnold Schwar- nestness. This is what a great artist by taking on a Keanu Reeves role, of events. Skip the next two para- that is blissfully unaware of the zenegger’s Commando. Having is supposed to do! It also turns out but that bar is not a high one to graphs if you wish to remain impending doom hurtling upon seen this, your mind will be in the to be the key to Cena’s success as clear. “pure.” them. The streetcar is stopped just right place to appreciate the genius an action hero in 12 Rounds, as his Like Speed’s use of Los Ange- Fisher tries to stop the runaway in time, but not before it knocks of 12 Rounds.

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Softball from page 32 back. Weaver and sophomore left that in the process, the Jackets fielder Christy Jones hit back-to- earned something they have not FSU managed to take their first back singles to open the inning, held since the 2008 preseason: a lead of the series during the top and senior center fielder Blair spot in the national Top 25 rank- of the fourth inning. With two shimandle dropped a bunt down; ings. The ESPN.com/USA Today runners on base and two outs, Shimandle reached base on the poll ranked the Jackets at No. 24 Michelle Snyder connected for a sacrifice attempt after an error. in the nation, the second-highest three-run home run to give the Haller knocked in two runs with ranking of any ACC team. Tech Seminoles a 3-1 lead. State scored a single, and Johnson tied the passed FSU, which dropped out of another home run in the fifth in- game with a hit of her own. The the rankings; meanwhile, they re- ning, making the score 4-1. game went into the eighth inning, main behind No. 16 North Caro- Johnson struggled after a pair but Florida State quickly scored lina, which is also atop the confer- of strong pitching performances, the go-ahead run. Unfortunately, ence standings with a 7-2 re cord surrendering four runs on seven when their time came to bat, the in ACC play to date. hits and four walks in five in- Jackets were unable to secure a Tech will travel to Chestnut nings. She swapped positions victory in their final frame, and Hill this weekend to take on Bos- with Adkins for the sixth inning, they fell by the score of 5-4. ton College in another conference taking over third base while Ad- Following the 4-1 stretch, the matchup, once again playing a kins pitched the remainder of the Jackets improved to 26-9 over- Saturday doubleheader followed game. all, including a 4-2 mark in ACC by a Sunday afternoon game. On Photo by Michael James / Student Publications Still down 4-1 in the seventh games to date. Their two victories Wednesday, the Tech will play in- Whitney Haller prepares for a pitch by first base at Mewborn Field. inning, Tech mounted a come- over the ranked Seminoles meant state rival Georgia in Athens. Haller earned ACC Player of the Week honors after hitting .476.

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Tennis from page 36 Tech rebounded quickly, Baseball from page 36 though, as they took to their “Today wasn’t a good day at home court two days later to de- man stepped up to the plate in all. . . . I tried to fight, but things feat No. 38 North Carolina State the fourth and nailed a homer to weren’t working right. I was tired on Sunday by the score of 6-1. tie the game 1-1. The following mentally and physically,” said Go- The doubles point came first for inning Dietrich got his fourth mez. Tech, as they prevailed in doubles homer of the season when he hit Wake was then able to get the play 2-1 with an 8-5 win by Go- it over the right field wall, picking upper hand when Steven For- mez and Smith at the number one up two RBIs. man defeated sophomore Miguel spot and an 8-1 win by Potvin The Hurricanes never regained Muguruza in straight sets by the and Roebuck at the number three the lead. Murton hit a two-run score 6-4, 6-4. The Demon Dea- spot. homer and later Plagman batted cons were able to build on this N.C. State got back in the in a runner with a single, giving momentum and gain a two point match quickly in singles play, ty- Tech a 6-3 lead going into the advantage soon afterward, as the ing the score at 1-1 when No. 65 bottom of the ninth. Freshman Deacons’ Wolff held off a strong Jay Weinacker defeated Gomez pitcher Mark Pope was the closer effort by King, who fell by a score 6-4, 6-1, but they were unable to and only allowed one run. of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to give Wake a 3-1 win another point as Tech rattled “I was very pleased. Everyone lead in the match. off five straight wins in the rest we brought into the game out of Wake Forest only needed of their singles matches. Smith, the bullpen got us key outs and we one more point to take the team King, Muguruza, and Potvin all needed that. It seemed like (Mi- match, but Tech was not going won their matches in straight sets, ami) kept putting pressure on us, to give in so soon. Eliot Potvin, and the day ended with Roebuck but our bullpen was tremendous,” playing in the number four singles taking down David Chermak 3-6, Hall said. spot, earned Tech’s first singles 7-6 (7-5), 1-0 (10-7). In the final game of the series victory when he defeated Hop- The young Jackets, who only Tech stumbled against Miami kins 6-3, 6-4. It was yet another have one junior on the team and pitcher Iden Nazario. Dietrich close match, but Potvin’s smooth no seniors, have showed signs was able to bat in a run in the ground strokes led him to victory of progressing as they continue first and junior second-baseman in the end. to fight hard and play as a team. Jason Garofalo hit a home run Unfortunately, Tech’s luck “There’s not that much experi- in the second. Unfortunately for would not last. Freshman Dusan ence on the team...If we get a the Jackets, that would be the last Miljevic lost to Atkinson 6-2, 6-2 couple of recruits that’s going to run they scored of the game. Tech in the number five singles spot to be a very strong team since we are got eight hits total, three of which give Wake the victory. The rain ul- not losing guys, we are just adding were by Dietrich. The final score timately cut the match short; after [guys],” said Gomez. of the game was 6-2 in a frustrat- causing a 19-minute delay during Tech has only four matches ing loss to the Hurricanes. doubles play, it caused sophomore left on its regular season schedule. The Jackets game on Wednes- Ryan Smith to have his match This weekend, they will travel up day against Mercer was cancelled. against Jason Morgenstern sus- the coast to face off against Mary- The Jackets return to Russ Chan- pended and then cancelled. The land and Boston College, and Photo by Michael Schneider / Student Publications dler Stadium today to kick off an result was a 4-2 victory for the next week they will take on Duke Guillermo Gomez returns a ball at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. ACC weekend series against No. 6 Deacons. and North Carolina at home. Gomez struggled this weekend, losing both his singles matches. North Carolina.

sliver www.nique.net I hope a leprechaun eats you!.....Define eats. technique I AM SO HUNGRY!!! Why are you in love with her? Whats with all the recent armed robberies on Tech’s campus I am losing trust in the GT police. Seems like the same offenders are committing robberies every week and they still can’t catch them! I cant wait to graduate...5 years went so fast, why are these last 30 days so slow?!?! If my home is my castle then where is my moat Come on, chew with your mouth shut Hoffman for editor in chief! I hate pollen almost as much as I hate rain... I just got Rick Rolled. FML delivering you all the news you the need. you all delivering Beware of the SEMEN sandwiches at woodys!!!!!!! blacked out kirbi is my favorite kirbi Josh A is a B.A. robert admasuckadick-soshitty is cool Why hasn’t there been an article about O.A.R. coming here? Tech’s gonna make me lose my mind. Up in here. Up in here. sup dawgs? i’m like sup? hey girl in my ECE3471 class, just letting you know that you look more like a short owl that wears sperrys than Jenifer Lopez. Maybe you should calm your attitude down just a bit...... chotto dont you absolutely love when it rains and you have to take routes that require you to be in the rain longer thanks to the constuc- tion? By the time this monorail even starts, the construction will be almost done AIG director put on tax reform team...... ”Im as upset as anyone else about these executive bonuses.....” well done obama. Why do girls think that if they wear those dumb hollywood shades, it will make someone think they are pretty. Oh thats right...with 70% of your face covered, I dont quite know how ugly you are just yet To hell with Tech! You think you are cool until you come to Tech...... then you realize that you are the coolest BAMF ever! To the girl from my PST3127 class: please sit on my face Burning AIG executives in effigy will not fix the economic crisis but it sure does expend negative energy. I say go for it Girl in my CS1371...... MONDO ______let me make myself clear, having a vagina at gatech does not make you pretty so yea, whats with that airline food...... I am married to ECE...... NOT! Two words that girls use WAY too much is stalker and weird. Be a bear.....or be a bee being a bear how come at gaTech the technology never works? 32 • April 3, 2009 • Technique SPORTS

SoftballBy Yameen Huq teamin the top ofwins the first, but four Tech fly to give of Tech a five4-0 lead. versusman error. However, TechGa. got the duelState, between Tech’s FSU Johnson Contributing Writer sophomore pitcher Kristen Ad- Tech continued to build its run back in the bottom half when and FSU’s Sarah Hamilton. Tech kins was able to escape from the lead in the next inning, adding sophomore designated player Jes- pushed across a run in the third Tech’s softball team faced off jam. In the bottom of the inning, four more runs in the bottom of sica Weaver hit a solo home run. inning on an Adkins RBI double, against Georgia State and No. 19 the Jackets had Haller and fresh- the fourth inning. The highlight The score remained 5-1 until and Johnson connected on a two- Florida State last week, winning man shortstop Kelsi Weseman on of the inning was a three-run the bottom of the fourth, when run homer in the fifth to give the four of the five games they played second and third, but they could homer by Johnson, her team-lead- Tech scored two more runs on Jackets a 3-0 lead. That would be at Mewborn Field. Tech was vic- not score. ing ninth long ball of the season. an error by Seminole right fielder the only scoring in the game, as torious in both games against Tech was the first to get on the The game was called after five in- Shayla Jackson. The Jackets scored Johnson pitched her second com- Georgia State, shutting them out board, though, taking a 1-0 lead nings, so the Jackets claimed a 8-0 again in the bottom of the sixth, plete-game shutout in three days, 8-0 and 6-0 in a Thursday double- in the second inning on a solo victory in the opener. when freshman second baseman striking out five and allowing that header. Two days later, they took home run by freshman catcher In game two, Tech picked Jen Yee hit her sixth home run of many baserunners. both games of a doubleheader Kate Kuzma. The Jackets added up right where it left off, scor- the season. Florida State added Game three proved to be the against Florida State, winning 8-3 three more runs in the third in- ing twice in the first inning after two more runs over the sixth and closest battle of the week for and 3-0, but they fell in Sunday’s ning; Weseman led off the inning GSU starting pitcher Kate Gaskill seventh innings but never came the Jackets. The game was close series finale 5-4 in eight innings. with a home run, Haller and se- walked the first two hitters she any closer, so Tech took home an throughout, as neither team was The first game against Georgia nior third baseman Tiffany John- faced. Tech eventually turned it 8-3 victory in the first game. able to build a big lead. However, State saw both teams threaten to son connected on back-to-back into a 5-0 game in the third in- The lack of scoring in game score early. GSU loaded the bases doubles, and Adkins hit a sacrifice ning on sophomore Kristen Ad- two was the result of a pitchers’ See Softball, page 30 kins’ fifth home run, a three-run shot to center. Johnson extended the lead to 6-0 in the fifth with a solo home run to left field. She was Tech’s starting pitcher for the game and was stellar, pitching a complete- game shutout while striking out 12 and walking none. Tech’s first two games against the No. 19 Florida State Semi- noles were delayed by rain, but the Jackets continued to play well despite the weather, sweeping the Saturday doubleheader by scores of 8-3 in the first game and 3-0 in the second. Tech wasted no time from the very beginning of the first game, with Haller hitting a first-inning grand slam to put Tech ahead 4-0. Photo by Michael James/Student Publications Florida State quickly responded Photo by Michael Schneider/Student Publications Kristen Adkins delivers a pitch at Mewborn Field. Adkins earned in the top of the second, scoring Christy Jones makes contact with a pitch at Mewborn Field. Jones wins over Georgia State and Florida State, striking out thirteen. an unearned run after a Wese- had a stolen base and scored two runs in the Florida State series. SPORTS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 33

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Photo by Jon Drews/Student Publications Christy Striplin reaches for a return at the Bill Moore Tennis Center.

W-Tennis from page 35 “We really want to make winning the double point a habit,” ann Cutillo 6-3, 6-3, and Striplin Head Coach Bryan Shelton said needed a tiebreaker but defeated in a press release. Tara in straight sets, winning 7-6, In the afternoon’s singles play, 6-2 to complete the sweep for the the first-flight match was the first Jackets. to conclude, with Falconi defeat- On Sunday, Tech traveled to ing Brock 6-1, 6-1. Hickey then nearby Raleigh to take on NC took down Pertovic 6-3, 6-2, and State and put together another Striplin topped Barringer 6-1, strong performance to secure the 6-3. McDowell’s match went to a victory. second-set tiebreaker, but the de- In doubles play, the first-flight fending NCAA singles champion match saw a long battle as Striplin won out and defeated No. 99 Ho- and Hickey dueled the Wolfpack’s jckova 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). The Wolf- No. 45 pair of Berkeley Brock and pack did secure a singles victory Lenka Hojckova; the matchup when Mortlock avenged her dou- reached tie at eight games apiece, bles loss against Krupina; Mort- and Brock and Hojckova took the lock forced and won a second-set final game to secure the 9-8 win. tiebreaker, then took the final se- However, by the time that match ries 10-3. The day’s final match to ended, Tech had already won end saw Ngo defeat Jackie Ussery the other two doubles matches 6-1, 6-0. to claim the doubles point. Fal- “It was a good victory for us to- coni and Krupina rolled to an day. We had to be mentally tough 8-0 win over Neils Barringer and out there to deal with the windy Diana Mortlock in the second conditions and I thought we did flight, and Blau and McDowell that…I hope we can establish Photo by Jarrett Skov/ Student Publications rebounded from Saturday’s loss to some momentum going in to the Runners participate in the 26.2 mile ING Marathon on Sunday morning. Part of the course for both defeat Daria Pertovic and Pender ACC Tournament next month,” the half- and full-marathon passed through Tech along Techwood Drive. Sessoms 8-3. Shelton said.

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SPORTS Technique • April 3, 2009 • 35 Women’s tennis wins against Vandy, NC State, Wake By Nishant Prasadh the No. 20 doubles pair in the urday, sweeping the host Demon Reveche did defeat Blau and Mc- match 6-0, 6-2 over Kulikova, the Assistant Sports Editor nation—came up short, falling to Deacons in Winston-Salem. Tech Dowell in the third match. No. 51 singles player in the na- Jackie Wu and Heather Steinbauer was on from the very start, with The Jackets remained in con- tional rankings. Hickey, ranked Tech’s women’s tennis team, 8-6 to give Vanderbilt the doubles the doubles tandem of Striplin trol throughout singles play, with No. 43 and playing the third currently ranked No. 6 in the na- point. and Hickey defeating Wake’s Sa- five players winning their matches flight, lost her first set against tion, went on the road last week Tech was starting from behind sha Kulikova and Sierra Poske 8-1 in straight sets. McDowell was the Emilee Malvehy but rebounded for three road matchups. After in singles play, but they fought to open doubles play. Krupina and first to finish her match, defeating to win the final two, taking the pulling out a narrow 4-3 victory back quickly in a round that saw Falconi took their second-flight Wake’s Poske 6-1, 6-0 in the sec- match 3-6, 6-3, 6-0. Freshman against No. 26 Vanderbilt on all six matches decided in straight match 8-4 to secure the doubles ond flight. Soon afterward, Kru- Viet Ha Ngo topped Wake’s Ry- Wednesday, the Jackets handily sets. In the first match to end, victory for Tech, though Wake’s pina defeated Reveche 6-2, 6-1, defeated ACC foes Wake Forest Krupina topped Steinbauer in Christian Tara and Katarina and Falconi took the first-flight See W-Tennis, page 33 and North Carolina State, 7-0 straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, to bring and 6-1 respectively, over the Tech back to a 1-1 tie. The match weekend. At 13-5, including a 6-1 in the third flight involved one of mark in conference play, the girls three duels between ranked op- are warming up at the right time, ponents, as Hickey (No. 43) took as they are riding a five-match on Wu (No. 64); unfortunately, win streak with only two weeks of Wu pulled off the upset, winning regular season play left before the 6-3, 6-2 to put Vanderbilt ahead ACC Championships. once again. However, Tech then Facing Vanderbilt in Nash- pulled off three consecutive wins ville, the host Commodores gave to secure a victory for the match. the Jackets everything they could Striplin, ranked No. 46, complet- handle before Tech was able to se- ed a strong victory over Preeg by cure the win. The match opened the score of 6-1, 6-2. McDowell, with doubles play, and all three ranked No. 18, then dispatched of the doubles matches were de- No. 112 Keilly Ulery 6-0, 6-4 to cided by three or fewer points. give Tech a 3-2 lead for the match. Tech earned the first victory when The closest singles battle of the day sophomore Sasha Krupina and was the first flight match, where freshman Irina Falconi won their No. 7 Falconi had her hands full match 8-5 in the second flight over with No. 61 Newman; in the end, Catherine Newman and Chelsea Falconi was able to pull out a vic- Preeg; however, Vanderbilt re- tory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to sponded when sisters Courtney clinch the victory for the Jack- and Keilly Ulery defeated Tech’s ets. The elder of the Ulery sisters, freshman Lynn Blau and sopho- Courtney, topped Blau 6-3, 6-1 in more Amanda McDowell, 8-6. the sixth flight, but Tech still left The doubles point came down to Nashville with a 4-3 victory. the first-flight match, and Tech’s After the tight battle with the Photo by Joey Cerone/ Student Publications tandem of senior Christy Striplin Commodores, Tech cruised to an Noelle Hickey returns a ball at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. Hickey won a pair of singles matches in and sophomore Noelle Hickey— easy victory against Wake on Sat- ACC play last weekend and teamed with Christy Striplin to win a doubles match against N.C. State. [email protected] Three’s company Technique Sports Editor: Matt Hoffman The women's tennis team pulled off 36 wins in three matches on the road, Friday, Assistant Sports Editor: staying in the national top ten435 April 3, 2009 Sports Nishant Prasadh Blowing by the Hurricanes shorts Nevo named ACC Swimmer of the Year Junior Gal Nevo was named the Atlan- tic Coast Conference Male Swimmer of the Year, and freshman Nigel Plummer won ACC Freshman of the Year honors, mark- ing the first time a Tech swimmer had won either of those awards in the program’s history. Nevo earned All-American status in the 200 and 400-meter individual medley, and at last week’s NCAA championships he set Georgia Tech and ACC records in both of those events. Plummer was the ACC champion in the 50-meter freestyle and a member of Tech’s 200-meter freestyle relay team that won the conference title. Haller named ACC Player of the Week Senior first baseman Whitney Haller earned ACC Player of the Week honors on Monday for her performance against Geor- gia Southern, Georgia State, and Florida State. Haller batted .476 (10-21), with a Photo by Joey Cerone/ Student Publications double, two home runs, seven RBI, and Derek Dietrich fires a throw to first base at Russ Chandler Stadium. Dietrich homered in both of Tech’s victories over Miami. eight runs scored; her first inning grand slam against the Seminoles on Saturday night powered Tech to an 8-3 win. Haller is the third straight Tech player to win the award, following sophomore pitcher/third baseman No. 3 Baseball takes weekend series against No. 2 Miami Kristen Adkins and freshman shortstop Kel- By Christian Bockhop early lead to 3-0. Starting off what would Overall Tech’s offense excelled on Friday, si Weseman. Contributing Writer end up being a good series for sophomore earning 13 hits in the game. shortstop Derek Dietrich, the Ohio native “We had some great at-bats to get the Tech’s baseball team won two but lost hammered the ball over the left field wall. ball airborne for home runs tonight,” said the series finale to second-ranked Miami This shot drove in two others and was Di- Danny Hall, head coach of the Jackets, in Tech hosts U.S. Col- during a weekend series in Coral Gables, etrich’s third homer for the season. an interview with ramblinwreck.com Fla. In the first two games, Tech was The following inning Miami retali- Dietrich and Murton returned again in legiate Champs able to come back from an early deficit ated, batting in two runs off a pair of sin- game two and were joined by junior first to defeat the Hurricanes. In game three, gles to make the score 5-3, the Hurricanes baseman Tony Plagman in hitting home The golf team will be competing at the however, Tech started off strong but was leading. runs for the Tech offense. The Jackets three-day United States Collegiate Cham- unable to score after the second inning, After a scoreless fifth, the Jackets had bullpen also performed well with junior pionship, which begins on Sunday and will ultimately losing to Miami at Mark Light a field day in the top of the sixth, scoring right-hander Zach Von Tersch striking be held at the nearby Golf Club of Georgia’s Stadium. seven runs. With the score 10-5 Tech took out seven. He also kept the Hurricanes to Lakeside Course. Tech, ranked No. 7 among Friday night’s series opener began with the lead and never gave it back, picking up four hits resulting in two runs. college golf teams across the nation, will take a groundout to sophomore pitcher Deck an additional three runs to make the final After Miami first baseman Jason on the six teams ahead of them in the rank- McGuire that drove in a run, giving the score 13-9. Hagerty scored on a wild pitch by Von ings, including top-ranked Georgia, and Hurricanes a first inning lead against Senior right fielder Luke Murton, Tersch in the bottom of the second, Plag- eight others in the fifteen-team field. The the Jackets. The very next inning Miami sophomore center fielder Jeff Rowland team will look to rally behind senior Cam- got two RBIs on a single furthering their and Dietrich all hit crucial home runs. See Baseball, page 31 eron Tringale, the No. 4 player in the nation.

Men’sBy John An dersontennistied loses the set at eight gamesto apiece Wake against Forest, tops N.C. State Contributing Writer Wake’s Jonathan Wolff and David Hop- kins, forcing a tiebreak. The team repre- Despite taking an early lead in their sented Tech well as they fought hard to match against No. 25 Wake Forest, Tech win the tiebreak and get the victory 9-8 was unable to close out the deal, losing to (7-5). The pair of victories gave the Jackets the Demon Deacons by the score of 4-2 on the doubles point, even though the team’s a soggy Friday afternoon at the Bill Moore top pair of sophomores Guillermo Gomez Tennis Center. They recovered two days and Ryan Smith fell 8-6 in a hard-fought later, though, taking down North Caro- battle. lina State 6-1 in another home matchup. “We started with different partners Against Wake Forest, sophomore Doug [earlier in the season], but finally we got Kenny and freshman Kevin King showed our teams right. We work on our doubles. good discipline in their return games as Kenny [Thorne] makes [us do] a lot of ex- they were able to win an early break point ercises, a lot of drills. How to move in the against the hard-serving tandem of Car- court, that’s the main thing that makes us los Salmon and Iain Atkinson. Kenny and win,” Gomez said. King did not look back after their strong Tech was unable to sustain the early start, winning the doubles set 8-5 to give success in singles play, though. Wake Tech an early edge. came back strong, with their top player, Tech’s success would continue in dou- No. 26 Cody Parr, defeating Gomez at the bles play. After battling back from being number one singles spot to even the score a break down in their own doubles set, at 1-1. Photo by Michael Schneider / Student Publications Tech’s lone junior on the team, Austin Eliot Potvin returns a ball at the Bill Moore Tennis Center. Potvin won both his singles Roebuck, and sophomore Eliot Potvin See Tennis , page 31 matches in straight sets in last week’s matches against Wake Forest and N.C. State.