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INSIDE Volume 39, Issue 5 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 September 28, 2004 Staff server UMBC students News 02 back online rock the vote

PATRICK TYLER RYAN DORRILL Retriever Editorial Staff Retriever Staff Writer

A “catastrophic hardware fail- When it comes to voting, col- ure” that shut down a university lege students have a bit of a bad rep- server for most of last week and utation. During the 2000 presiden- severely limited printing and file tial election, only 36 percent of sharing access for administration Americans between the ages of 18-24 Stitchy chicks itch and staff has been repaired, accord- voted. With the 2004 election loom- to stitch, candy ing to Michael Carlin, Director of ing only months away, colleges and bars getting smaller, infrastructure and support with organizations, such as “Rock the OIT. Vote,” are scrambling to get students and watch your The failure also limited the registered. owners manual. library’s website which stores most One part of the problem is that of their web pages on the server many students have to wrestle with Opinion 06 according to librarian, Eric Rector. absentee ballets when voting because The problem occurred around they are not allowed to use their noon last Monday when a critical campus addresses as their place of hardware failure shut down a Novell residence. The laws regarding resi- server in the engineering and com- dency restrictions are meant to pre- puter science building. vent people from registering from Novell is a system that allows hotels and other temporary loca- for groups to share files across a net- tions, lowering the chance of outsud- work. It was used primarily for ers swaying local elections. However, printing and file sharing by universi- these same laws end up complicating The pre-debate national ty staff and administration. the voting process for many college security debate kicks According to Carlin, staff students. With hectic schedules and off, explore Book Thing, worked with Dell into the evening midterms to worry about, figuring load up your gun, and to diagnose and repair the hardware out where and how to vote may be which was restored around 2 pm too much trouble for many students. think about guilt. Tuesday. Heidi Heimsal [Retriever Staff] However, student apathy is not “During the entire process we Workers of the world reunite: Years after the fall of socialism in Europe entirely to blame. According to Features 14 had our staff here 24 hours a day to Socialists came to UMBC to pass out newspapers and other literature. Harvard University’s Institute of ensure The activists setup at the old UC and were present throughout the day. Politics, college campuses are that the recovery progressed as hotbeds of political activity, but smoothly as possible,” said Carlin. more than one third of schools sur- The hardware failure caused veyed failed to meet the require- data on the server to be corrupted, ments of the federal. Higher so OIT staff began restoring data on Education Act of 1998: a law requir- the server from tape. D dgeballs fly on campus ing universities to provide voter reg- By Wednesday library data for istration opportunities for students. their websites was restored on the movie, on the Despite the difficulties, UMBC Traveling art galleries server and by Thursday night all file quad afterwards. is ready to come out in force to get arrive at UMBC, five-band access was restored. The popular its student community to vote. concert series rocks the During the entire recovery Vince Vaughn Dominic Cirincione, UMBC stu- Commons and Shaun of process notices were sent out to keep comedy has been dent body president, had a lot to say the Dead reviewed. Novell users informed. inspiring similar about the SGA’s plans. “We made sure to send out tournaments and “The SGA is certainly promot- announcements to our Novell users leagues to form ing voter registration,” he said, Sports 23 at least twice a day to keep them all across the pointing out SGA’s joint effort with informed,” said Carlin. country, so it SEB to register students at the SEB Carlin stresses that the hard- should be no sur- movie nights. From now until ware failure had no effect on Resnet prise that a tour- October 9, any student who registers or e-mail access on campus. nament was to vote at the SEB movie nights will The library website was effected finally held at also get a free ticket to the movie. more than other areas because they UMBC, a school Dominic also noted SGA’s other store many of their web pages on the Ryan Dorrill [Retriever Staff] where students plans such as the joint SGA NAACP Novell sever. Dodge this: “The Suspects” launch their opening attack often complain debate watch this Thursday, During the restore process, against “Dance Dodge Die” in the championship match. there is little to September 30, in the Commons and Men’s soccer falls to library personnel worked to circum- do on weekends. the SGA “Election Night first team this season, vent the problems. RYAN DORRILL When asked why he joined the Extravaganza,” held on November 2. volleyball picks up 2 “We modified our homepage Retriever Staff Writer tournament, junior Sherwin Brown Beginning around seven wins 1 loss, cross and put the most important links on said, “I’m playing because there is o’clock, “Election Night country in Lehigh invi- it until we regained access,” said Music blared across Erickson nothing else to do, ever.” Extravaganza” will feature televised tational and Tae kwon Rector. Field last Saturday as UMBC’s most Other students had their own coverage on the big screen in the do Club presents belts. The library is currently in talks spry and audacious students reasons for being there. Marc Commons, speakers from the politi- to switch their pages from the dodged their way through SEB’s Rowley of “the Manducaneers” said cal science department, dignitaries, Novell server to a new one. first annual dodgeball tournament. he was there, “to have fun.” Many and local politicians. ALSO: “We haven’t started it yet but The tournament’s 13 cutthroat came just to watch and enjoy the Students on campus are begin- we will pursue it more actively now,” teams competed all afternoon until see DODGE, page 2 college news 02 said Rector. the showing of “Dodgeball,” the see VOTE, page 2 world news 03 Four Day trw.umbc.edu classifieds 26 410.455.1260 Forecast tues: 73/55o wed: 70/52o thu: 74/55o fri: 75/56o

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BehindtheScenes College News The craft club: Not a Many College Students stitch and bitch club Taking Remedial Classes SUN for men and women to share ideas, music Houston, Texas (AP) - Records at the Retriever Staff Writer and philosophies. It offers a chance for Houston Community College System and artsy endeavors without a portfolio review. Sun [Retriever Staff] the North Harris Montgomery College In a small room in the Commons, the It’s a place where one can love art. Crafty co-founders: Marci Villa and Katie Von District show that 6,552 recently graduat- sound of clicking knitting needles can be “We’re not going to knit sweaters for Brand Knit it up. ed students from 16 school districts are heard as members of The Craft Club cre- our boyfriends,” Katie warns. “It’s not just taking high school-level courses. ate art through yarn. a knitting club, we’re much more than not taken seriously as an art because it’s “It’s sinful to allow a student to show The club grew out of the deep yearn- that.” predominated by women,” Marci says. up at a community college and tell them ings of co-founders Katie Von Brand and Aside from crocheting, they plan to “It’s not kitschy or cutesy, we see it as a they’ll have to spend the year learning Marci Villa’s inability to enter an art class make clothing, silkscreen shirts, buttons, [valid] form of expression.” what they should have learned in high without the seal of approval of official and scads of other things. The founders It’s a tranquil environment at the school,” Gene Bottoms, senior vice presi- admittance to the Visual Arts Program. It will go to great lengths to turn club mem- club. New members don’t need any prior dent of the Southern Regional Education was a deep blow for both of them. bers’ ideas into projects. knowledge of knitting, Katie and Marci Board, said in Sunday’s editions of the In high school, Katie mixed her pho- The club is new and therefore in need are glad to instruct. Houston Chronicle. “It’s a problem every- tography with metal work, and Marci of funding. Founders have creatively used At a recent meeting, they simultane- where.” made her own clothing. chopsticks in place of knitting needles, and ously taught two new members, who The problem is not limited to school Though they were both full of cre- most of the materials are paid for out of excelled from the first stitch. districts with high poverty levels, such as ative prowess they were turned away from their own pocket. Everyone is welcome. The club is a Houston and Aldine. Students from wealthi- art classes. This lack of creative outlet According to Marci, charity work is a haven for different perspectives to come er districts such as Spring Branch and Katy lead to the formation of their club. vital part of their club mission. For exam- together and share ideas, books, views on are also taking remedial classes. “There was no outlet,” Katie sighed, ple, one program involves making hypo- feminism, environmentalism, and much A Texas Higher Education Coordinating “I was jealous of my art friends.” allergenic blankets and hats for more. Board report this spring found that half of the Thus, The Craft Club stemmed from Chemotherapy patients. They also want to The group meets from 1 to 4 pm in state’s 2001 high school graduates needed their love for making clothes, knitting, work with other groups around school, the Women’s Center in the Commons. remedial help in college. The percentages and being creative. such as the College Democrats. Anyone interested is encouraged to stop ranged from 62 percent in the Houston It’s a creative community, a network “We started with knitting because it’s by. Independent School District to about 25 per- cent in the Katy Independent School District. “We recognize the need to do a better job of preparing students for college and we are Suspects win first dodgeball tournament UMBC encourages working hard to do that,” said Terry Abbott, a Houston school district spokesman. voter participation State education officials and local school from DODGE, page 1 districts say they are toughening graduation In the end, the aptly named “Dance requirements to make sure students are ready Dodge Die” team came out the victor in the from VOTE, page 1 for post-secondary schooling. This year’s fresh- music and beautiful autumn weather. championship match against “The Suspects,” man class of Texas high school students is the SEB member Becky Pon, who conceived after two somewhat slow paced games. As ning to get excited, especially considering that first that must take Algebra II to graduate, the idea for the tournament, used to be a their team name might indicate, the members this election is being heralded as one of the which typically is a third-year math class. dodgeball player herself, but this time she just of “Dance Dodge Die” liked to taunt their most pivotal elections in decades. With con- Some national education experts wonder worked behind the scenes. opponents with dancing before finishing troversial issues on the line, from partial birth if that’s enough to prepare graduates for even “My inspiration was the movie and I them off. abortions to the war in Iraq, many are ready to the most basic college curriculum. The 11th- used to play dodgeball a lot,” she said. The tournament also featured free voice their opinions. grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and The rules for the UMBC tournament Domino’s pizza and Coke for players and “It’s important to vote because if you Skills, which students must pass to get a diplo- were based loosely on those from the movie. spectators. Unfortunately, any new, aspiring don’t, you can’t complain about the outcome,” ma, is more difficult than the old Texas Each of the colorfully named teams played champs will have to wait for the next tourna- said sophomore Kevin Bye. Assessment of Academic Skills, but still only matches that consisted of three games. The ment, which will be held until next year. The deadline to register to vote in tests geometry and Algebra I. first to win two games went on to the next However, Pon did hint that a kickball tourna- Maryland is October 12 and students are “I’m not sure many youth know that they round. ment might be in the works. encouraged to get out and registered while they have to perform on a different level on that have the chance. graduation test to avoid remedial studies,” Bottoms said. State’s college students nearly $2 billion in debt

New York (AP) - New York State college students are carrying nearly $2 billion in cred- it card debt, partly because of hidden interest rates and dishonest marketing practices, Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Sunday. “As students return to school this month, they are deluged with offers for credit cards, most of them free,” said Schumer, D-N.Y. “The problem is this: The credit cards have hidden fees, hidden interest rates that clobber students. And the average student who starts out with no debt ends up with thousands and thousands of dollars of debt.” Schumer cited a study conducted by the student loan agency Nellie Mae that found that 92 percent of second-year college students have a credit card, compared with 54 percent of entering freshmen. The average college stu- dent carries 4.25 credit cards, the study found, and 31 percent of college seniors have between $3,000 and $7,000 in credit card debt. Based on the Nellie Mae numbers, New York State’s 889,335 undergraduate college students collectively carry at least $1.9 billion in credit card debt, Schumer said.

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 News 3 Police Log

Theft from vehicle an ambulance caring for a non-UMBC found three male students suffering from student who was found to be intoxicated facial injuries the students refused treat- World News A UMBC student reported the theft and ill. ment and one student was issued a Student of money from the ashtray of her vehicle Conduct Notification. Prostitutes excluded on September 15, while the vehicle was Malicious destruction of left unattended along Back Road. The property from work permit passenger door was found by police to be Alcohol violation waiver unlocked and there were no signs of forced entry. A UMBC police officer discovered a A 17-year-old UMBC student, who GMC Jimmy with a broken rear vent was found intoxicated in Chesapeake Hall Amsterdam (Reuters) - Foreign pros- Theft from building window in the Walker Avenue garage September 19th, was admitted to St. Agnes titutes in the Netherlands are to be exclud- September 18. There was nothing hospital after she could not answer ques- ed from new rules that allow foreigners A UMBC student reported the theft reported stolen from the vehicle. tions about her condition. Her mother was who are specialists in their fields to work of her purse from the ITE building on notified and a Student Conduct in the country without a permit, the gov- September 16. Notification was issued. ernment says. The decision on Friday angered Theft from building Theft from automobile members of the world’s oldest profession, Theft from building which is legal in the Netherlands, who An overhead projector was reported A UMBC officer patrolling lot 6 on argued they too should be considered stolen from Academic IV on September September 18 found a Jeep Cherokee with A UMBC employee reported the theft experts since “what we do isn’t taught on 17. the roof cut open and passenger door of a silk orchid plant from a desk in the any school curriculum”. opened. Reported stolen were the vehi- Commons Building last Monday. The country is home to 30,000 pros- cle’s owner manual and registration card. titutes, many of them foreigners, who Alcohol violation have their own trade union and pay Theft from building income tax. A UMBC student was issued a cita- Second degree assault From October 1, the Netherlands tion for furnishing alcoholic beverages to A UMBC student reported that some- will allow foreign specialists to work with- underage persons following a party in UMBC police responded to an one stole a textbook from a desk in the out a permit as long as they earn more Hilltop Apartments Saturday, September assault at Nanticoke apartments library last Monday while the student was than 45,000 euros a year if they are over 18. Police responded to the scene to aid September 19. When police arrived, they putting money in a parking meter. 30 years old, or 32,600 euros if they are younger than 30. “Because prostitutes could also earn salaries in these income levels, they could in practice be like specialists. The lower house of parliament finds this undesirable because prostitution is a legal but not a normal line of business,” the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment said in a statement. But Mariska Majoor, founder of the Amsterdam Prostitute Information Centre, said the decision was discrimina- tory. “We pay taxes, we are legal. The same rules should apply, not only when it suits the government.” She agreed that the job was unlike others but urged the government to treat prostitutes fairly. “Of course it’s not normal. What we do isn’t taught on any school curriculum. But if the government applies rules that benefit it (like taxes), then it should apply the ones that benefit us,” she said. Mars, Snickers to Be Downsized in Obesity Battle

London (Reuters) - King-sized Mars and Snickers chocolate bars will be cut down to size in Britain next year as a leading food man- ufacturer responds to growing pressure about portion distortion and rising levels of obesity. The over-sized snacks, some weighing as much as 3.5 ounces and containing 387 calo- ries, will be cut into “two shareable portions.” The move by Masterfoods follows fast- food giant McDonald’s decision to add salads to its traditional hamburger and fries menu and to provide pedometers in adult “happy meals.” “We’re changing the format. It will become shareable and delivered in two pieces,” Mark Reid, of Masterfoods, told Reuters on Monday. He said the decision was the company’s contribution to Britain’s Food and Drink Federation’s manifesto to address portion size. The federation published the industry’s response to the obesity epidemic on Monday. The plan addresses several issues includ- ing a new approach to portion size to reduce over-consumption, labeling, advertising to children, vending and public education.

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250,000 books and no place to go09 Crime and baseball in D.C.10 Opinion Load up your guns11

Who’s got the best Chinese food in town? Letters Editor As any self-respecting Chinese person knows, the greasy stuff you get in the to the little white take-out cartons isn't really Chinese food. It's a bunch of Asian ingre- dients and recipes tailored to the American appetite that Beijing natives would Letters to the editor can be sent to [email protected] or delivered to UC 214, c/o gawk incredulously at if you were to offer them a forkful (in lieu of chopsticks). Letters to the Editor. Letters must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday and must be typed That being said, it's easy to fall in with the Americans who love Chinese take-out. or written legibly and include the author’s name and telephone number. Letters to the Now, as any UMBC on-campus resident is well aware, the three most pop- ular take-out places are Golden Gate, China Thai, and China Kitchen. You can Editor cannot exceed 400 words. find stacks of their menus in every residence hall lounge from Erickson to Harbor to Susquehanna. Last year, Golden Gate was, hands down, the favorite for many students, Dear Students of UMBC, considering the convenient 10% discount card. Their food is pretty standard fare; you'll know exactly what to expect from them. However, as they offer no other Recently, you read an article in The Retriever about issues surrounding the acceptance of the “flex dol- specials or coupons, you may want to check out some of your other options. lars,” at Papa John’s. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the details of the situation. China Thai is something of a misnomer. None of their food really qualifies Papa John’s notified Wood Dining Service at the beginning of this semester that the Arbutus restau- as “Thai;” it's the same take-out as all the other places. rant would no longer accept the UMBC flex dollars as payment for Papa John’s products due to processing Menus for China Kitchen were scarce until this year, but it definitely seems issues at this location. However this decision was not adequately communicated to the restaurant person- to be the new favorite. Virtually all their menu items, from lunch specials to din- nel. As a result the restaurant continued accepting the flex dollars from UMBC students. ner combination plates to their chef's specialties, cheaper than the other options, On September 27th Papa John’s management met with Wood Dining Service to let them know that and with similar food quality, the thought of saving a few bucks is particularly we have cleared up the processing issues at this location. Wood Dining Service agreed to let Papa John’s appealing. accept the flex dollars once again. Therefore as of September 28th, Papa John’s will accept the UMBC flex When compared to the other food options on campus, or even off campus, dollars as payment for Papa John’s products. We apologize for any confusion and value your continued UMBC's Chinese take-out possibilities combine the best of cost and convenience. patronage. When you don't feel like making that trek down to the dining hall, you can easi- ly save yourself the effort and just swing by the front desk to pick up a menu.

Sincerely, Papa John’s Management Democracy for the MTV generation

As you may have noticed, this year is an election year. Beyond the press cov- erage and political ads, you will have also likely been bombarded with “get-out- Dear Editor, the-vote” style campaigns such as Rock the Vote. Even MTV's College Television Network is in on the action, touting public service announcements to this effect In Rebuttal to Sampson’s article “Role of religious conviction misunderstood by both candidates” it’s that many UMBC students will have likely seen in the RAC. This carefully blend- interesting to note we both covered Rogers Smith lecture yet came away with two different conclusions. ed combination of entertainment and democracy pushes a simple message-“vot- Smith spoke about the fact that leaders come into power by one of two methods. One is by Cohesive Force, ing is cool.” This message, however, slightly misses the point. Encouraging people to vote see LETTERS, page 12 and actually raising political consciousness are two entirely different ideas. While their target demographic, 18-25 year olds, remains the least likely to vote in elections, registering voters and getting them to turn out in November does not always entail a more representative political system. These rapid-fire images THE RETRIEVER STAFF and emotional pleas paint a superficial face on democracy, lightening one's politi- UMBC’s Student Ne wspaper cal obligation to checking a box once every few years. When attempting to be engaged in the political process of a democracy, sim- Editor in Chief ...... Kaidye C. Hansen The Retriever staff editori- ply voting in elections is necessary, but far from sufficient. Rock the Vote's mission Managing Editor ...... Douglas Miller als reflect the views of the edito- “to increase the youth voter turnout” does little to cultivate an informed populace. Business Manager...... Oliver Baranczyk rial board; signed columns and Their website's attempts to “inform” potential voters overwhelm them with dis- Advertising Manager ...... Nic Takemoto advertisements represent the cussions of the importance of voting and the election system itself, but fall far short when it comes to encouraging active, intelligent voting. And MTV's “Choose or News Editor...... Patrick Tyler opinions of the individual writ- Lose” campaign, a related program, also fails to provide actual substance, focusing Assistant News Editor...... Brandy D. Keller ers and advertisers, respectively, more on entertainment and fluff. Opinion Editor ...... Ian Bukowski and do not necessarily reflect Assistant Opinion Editor those of the Retriever or the At this rate, you may as well vote for John Kerry because he snowboards...... Brian Arnold The essential building block of democracy is not merely voting, but voting Features Editor University of Maryland ...... Amy Segreti with reason and purpose. You should register to vote, but not because MTV tells Assistant Features Editor Baltimore County...... Grant Huang you to do so. So as you fill out that registration form, remember to consider not Sports Editor ...... Astrid Sperling Letters to the Editor are printed verbatim, although the only why you should vote, but why you should be voting for the candidate you Assistant Sports Editor ...... Kim DeBarge editors reserve the right to edit select, as being an informed voter is as important as voting in the first place. Photography Editor ...... Anita Field any letter deemed lengthy, Assistant Photography Editor ...... Stephanie Potter Production Manager repetitive, libelous or otherwise It’s not easy being Green ... or is it? ...... Evan Wiegand in need of revision. The editors Production Assistant ...... Vasanthi Abraham further reserve the right not to Production Assistant ...... Noel Mueller print any letter for any reason. The Green party has some solid ideas that they back; the only problem is that Production Assistant ...... Julija Slavikas Letters to the Editor must be the backing of these ideas is rarely solid. The Green Party recently held their first Production Assistant...... Jesse Chong typed or written legibly and national convention. It was called Greenfest, and was held over the weekend at the Copy Editor...... Steve Wiley include the author’s name and DC Convention Center. Copy Editor...... Amber Sampson telephone number. Letters must A main drawing force for the convention was speaker Amy Goodman, the Copy Editor...... Colin McGuigan be received by 12 p.m. on host of radio show Democracy Now, out of New York. Amy's message is one of Copy Editor...... Lidiya Mischenko Thursday and may not exceed independent media, and she makes an amazing case. Copy Editor...... Rossi Irobalieva 400 words. Her 45-minute talk at Greenfest, however, was less than amazing. The brief Copy Editor...... Justin Peebles The Retriever is published introduction consisted of playing a clip from her recently released DVD, which in just the few minutes shown, made a huge impact. When Amy began speaking, Illustrator...... Christina Ralls weekly on Tuesdays throughout however, the first thing she did was announce a list of shout-outs to various inde- Technology Manager...... Rick Carback the regular school year. Editors pendent media outlets. Assistant Technology Manager ...... Paul Swenson can be reached at (410) 455- Webmaster 1260 during normal business Now, shout-outs are fine, but hers never ended. Her talk on independent ...... Alice Rhodes media, which drew well near 1000 people to the main stage, was anything but. Circulation Manager hours or at University Center ...... Matt Stockslager She would occasionally spend a few seconds on something useful, thereby keep- Assistant Circulation Manager...... Roy Richardson 214; 1000 Hilltop Circle; UMBC; Baltimore, MD 21250. ing the audience from leaving, in hopes that her lecture would eventually prove to Faculty Adviser...... Christopher Corbett be of some worth. But it didn't, and she would then return to declaring her pride Administrative Adviser ...... Dr. Patty Perillo The Retriever is an equal oppor- tunity employer. in yet another independent media outlet that the majority of the attendees already Layout Design Concept...... Brandon Gilbertson knew about (or else why were they attending?). Check us out online: trw.umbc.edu So, Amy Goodman and supporting Greenies, we are listening. You just need to learn to say something worthwhile.

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 7 Opinion Common guilt: Reflections from a Habitat bucket brigader

AMBER SAMPSON they didn't give. So I can't assume that the neglect fold under pressure of guilt when you approach such as AnonymousConfession.com and Retriever Staff Writer or anger was due to the awful immorality of our them directly. For this reason, some surely fear GroupHug.us, are the online version of the paid presence, or even the inconvenience of driving past being approached for the potential loss of ash tray telephone services which sprung up in response to This past Saturday, UMBC Habitat for us. The real reason for it, I gather, is that people change. Others, however, won't cave, and will be people's need to confess their sins. GroupHug.us, Humanity was at it again. Six of my fellow don't want to give their money away, and that forced to either lie and say that they don't have which began in October of 2003, boasts 149,716 Habitaters and myself stood at an intersection on makes them feel bad. any change, or just plain tell you no. And that posted confessions – ranging from the benign to Route 40, holding out buckets and asking for And there's nothing we like less than feeling smarts. You can see it in their shifting glances. the bizarre and twisted. On any given day, brows- donations. The day was a success, raising a few guilty. They feel guilty, and they don't know what to do ing through the entries can be a good laugh, or a hundred dollars to put toward the purchase of a Collecting money for Habitat is particularly about it. disturbing survey of human depravity. house. interesting in terms of guilt, because there's really I'm thinking that nobody knows what to do But one need only read the newspaper to Saturday was also Yom Kippur, the Jewish not a valid excuse not to give. It's not like turning about it. I don't know whose fault it is (my bet's on realize that we humans have plenty to feel guilty Day of Atonement, which is observed by fasting down a homeless guy on the street and telling the 60’s) but most people seem to have lost all con- about, individually and collectively. We all feel it, and offering prayers of repentance for the wrongs yourself that he'll only buy drugs anyway. Thanks cept of guilt, or of its appropriate applications. the guilt of our wrongs, but we seem to have no committed during the year – including both per- to Jimmy Carter, Habitat is one of the most well- Poor saps in confessionals wracked with “Catholic effective strategies for dealing with it. So, we roll sonal and communal sin. known, well-respected, and well-loved charities guilt” or observant Jews recalling the sins of the up the windows, press the keypad, rearrange the The fact that the bucket brigade happened to around. And it wasn't like we were asking for a lot, year I'm sure look strange and even pitiful to many, car – do anything but give away our change or be scheduled on this day, I thought, was fitting. only spare change hanging around in the car. groveling over their wrongs and feeling bad about admit that we don't want to. And we repeat this at The thing about standing by the side of the And yet, the majority of people who drove by themselves. After all, we're all pretty good folks, the every intersection until our guilt turns to annoy- road asking for money is that you never know how me went to great lengths to avoid giving, and then many would say, and whatever's wrong with us ance and rage. people are going to react. Some are very nice and to avoid feeling guilty about it. People avoided eye isn't all that terrible, and is most likely not even our I think we could all use a little introspection, all too eager to give their money to a good cause. contact, pretended to be looking for something in fault. Sitting around and feeling bad won't do any and something beyond confessions to anonymous Others have a single focus: not acknowledging their cars, picked up cell phones and pressed but- good, so we might as well just forget it and try our strangers. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to admit your existence. And others make no effort to hide tons on the keypad, hoping to look busy and unap- best next time. our guilt to ourselves and others, or just empty the their annoyance, and even anger, that you have the proachable. Some even rolled up their windows This approach may be geared toward boost- damn ash tray. audacity to stand around with a bucket. when we approached, as if the glass would help ing self-esteem, but it doesn't seem to be getting us Now, we were very conscientious about them to go unnoticed. All this for what? anywhere. Despite all our rationalizing, people still Amber Sampson is not a Jew, but is a staff writer minding moving vehicles and we didn't stand in Well, there's the fact that some people have feel guilt. You can see this from the popularity of and copy editor for the Retriever. She can be reached front of anyone's cars or break down their doors if no interest in giving away their money, but will anonymous confession websites. These websites, for comment at [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad photos by Mark Finizio How long is food OK to eat after its expiration date?

Daniel Kunimoto, 19 Sophomore, Computer Science Hank, 38, UMBC Staff “In general or from here? I Jin Lee, 20 “It depends on ... after the smell goes think it depends on what kind Sophomore, Undecided away.” of food you are talking about.” “Like ... one day.”

Regina Ianozi, 26 Junior, Linguistics “Shouldn’t eat it at all.”

Michelle Gresalfi, 21 Senior, Environmental Science “It isn’t okay.”

8 Opinion September 28,2004 THE RETRIEVER Point Counterpoint Winning the war: Bush on foreign policy Bush’s doctrine and the fall of the Vulcans

JEFF HARTLINE ism but has rather been an incubator of JOHN ELLIS administration seems to have forgotten Retriever Staff Writer terrorism. A grim reminder of the cost of Retriever Staff Writer about Afghanistan with the whole “Iraq the war came to us earlier this month thing” going on, and even left it off the The 2004 election is the first election when it was reported that since the inva- As Americans tune into the first of three budget for a period of time. The Taliban is in years that will be won or lost by the sion, over 1,000 Americans soldiers have presidential debates this week, they will be regrouping, Osama got away, and the Karzai candidates' stances on foreign policy. Not been killed. presented with two very different visions. government controls little of the country. A since the Cold War have voters been more Yet, despite the seemingly bad news, I President Bush will talk about Iraqi democ- logical observer would conclude that the concerned with foreign policy than any still fully support the war in Iraq and the racy, the spread of freedom, and his “proven” United States has failed in Afghanistan, other issue. Polls have shown that Iraq, Bush Doctrine. President Bush acted just- record as Commander-in-Chief. John Kerry largely because it never really tried. terrorism, and foreign policy will be the ly in going to war to take out Hussein. If will try and contradict him with the one The big distraction that has caused most crucial issues in this election to vot- Saddam Hussein did not possess any thing that George W. Bush just can't seem to much of the failure in Afghanistan is, of ers. Republican President George W. Bush weapons at the time of the invasion, he accept: reality. course, an even bigger failure: Iraq. The and Democratic Senator John Kerry have most certainly could have produced them On September 11, 2001, Americans President has blatantly ignored reality and two very different outlooks on these cru- in the future. I believe that in the future, were shocked by the horrific terrorist attacks misled the American people into war. There cial issues. In this post 9/11 world, I firm- a Democratic, free Iraq will be the greatest that killed thousands of innocent people, were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq ly believe that President Bush's vision is monument to the Bush Doctrine. The and looked to their president for leadership. or any evidence that Al-Qaeda was working the one which will better protect America. United States pre-empted a future threat In public, Bush was strong and reassuring, with Saddam. It's ironic that Iraq is the only Following September 11, 2001, before it could ever materialize. In doing leading the country as best he could. Behind member of the “Axis of Evil” that actually President Bush and his cabinet realized so, Bush disallowed any future possibility closed doors, however, members of his cabi- didn't have weapons of mass destruction. that a new strategy must be implemented of Saddam Hussein producing nuclear, net saw an opportunity to push their own Both Iran and N. Korea are more likely to to combat the menace of Islamic terrorism chemical or biological weapons. agenda. work with terrorists than Iraq. and its state-sponsors. In September 2002, Saddam Hussein supported and fund- Many call them the Vulcans or Currently, Iraq is in chaos. There are the new strategy was announced. It popu- ed terrorism throughout his tenure as dic- Neoconservatives; they have without a doubt engagements and bombings every day, and larly became known as the Bush Doctrine. tator of Iraq. During the invasion, U.S. been the most influential of Bush's advisors. “no-go” cities fully under insurgent control. Since its announcement, the Bush Special Forces destroyed terrorist training This ideology is probably best exemplified Iraq has become the new hot spot for Islamic Doctrine has been hotly debated. The camps throughout Iraq. The allegation by Defense Undersecretary Paul Wolfowitz terrorists to train and fight. Contrary to Bush Doctrine consists of four basic prem- that the invasion of Iraq spawned more and the “Prince of Darkness,” Richard Perl. President Bush's claims, the trends indicate ises: we will fight for freedom and reject that this pattern is becoming more, not less, moral relativism, the friends of our ene- severe (August had the second highest deaths mies are also our enemies, we reserve the and highest number of wounded since right to hit our enemies before they hit us “Mission Accomplished!”). (pre-emptive war), and we will not negoti- By ignoring our military leaders (and ate with those who continue to support firing Army General Eric Shinseski), Bush terrorism. went into Iraq with fewer troops than our The current struggle against terrorism commanders requested. Our servicemen cannot be fought with the same tactics constantly find themselves understaffed and and strategy that have been used in the unable to police most of the country. This past. Many critics make the point that the decision largely originated with Secretary Bush Doctrine unwisely replaces the Cold Donald Rumsfeld, who wanted to test out War doctrine of containment. However, his new “high tech/low troop” strategies. containment is no longer needed. The This is one of the main reasons we have “no- Soviet Union disintegrated 15 years ago, go” cities and lawlessness even in the heart of so why would containment be necessary? Baghdad. Another great example of Bush's Furthermore, Al-Qaeda and other like- “leadership” was the systematic exclusion of minded terrorist groups are not intimidat- State Department personnel who had done ed by thousands of nuclear weapons. research on what Iraqi reconstruction would Therefore, it is imperative that we attack entail, which they wouldn't get with the neo- them before they attack us. The Bush conservative program. Doctrine states, “The great strength of Despite the failures of Iraq and this nation must be used to promote a bal- Afghanistan, the saddest part of Bush's “War ance of power that favors freedom.” In on Terror” is its refusal to examine the actu- addition, nations that harbor terrorists al causes of terrorism. Terrorists just hate our and/or sponsor them are subject to the freedom, huh? Well, I always thought that same treatment that terrorists receive. U.S. support for Israel and other Arab dicta- During his famous West Point address in torships (i.e. Saudi Arabia, Egypt) had some- June of 2002, President Bush stated, “We thing to do with it. These are the countries will defend the peace against the threats [Image courtesy of www.nato.int] where a majority of the terrorists originate from terrorists and tyrants.” Neocons in action: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell sits next to President George Bush at a Nato from, not Iraq. Following the United States' success- conference. Bush and his close advisors are figureheads for the neoconservative political movement. This leads to probably the most impor- ful invasion of Afghanistan, the Bush tant reason we are in so much danger if administration turned its eye toward Iraq. George W. Bush is reelected: the profound Saddam Hussein had been a thorn in the terrorism is without merit. Most of the They have advocated a sort of Pax Americana anger he causes in the Arab world. Iraq, side of the United States for many years. terrorists and insurgents now operating through their house organ, The Weekly Afghanistan, and the Abu Ghraib prison Since the first Gulf War, Iraq has refused within Iraq are former Ba'athists, Iraqi Standard. In their view, American values are scandal have so damaged the United States' to abide by the ceasefire it signed with the Islamists, or foreign fighters. Many of universal and superior to all others, and reputation in the Middle East that it'll take United States. Many experts believed that these people hate America, and supported should be spread around the world through generations to recover. While Muslim views Saddam Hussein was rebuilding his arse- or actively participated in terrorism military force. Iraq has been their optimal of U.S. action aren't always fair, they can't be nal of chemical and biological weapons. against the United States in the past. guinea pig, the perfect place to start their ignored. Bush acts like they don't exist, that Weapons inspectors reported that their The 21st century has presented the global crusade for democracy and capitalism. he knows what's best for the Muslim world. efforts to disarm Iraq were being ham- United States with great challenges. The In their opinion, the only way to win the war They used to call that “the white man's bur- pered by Hussein. Additionally, Saddam challenge of attempting to combat terror- on terror was to transform the Middle East den.” Now they call it “national security.” Hussein actively supported terrorist ism is the most difficult one. President into a mini-America, ignoring local and cul- Under Bush, for every terrorist we kill, we're groups who were hostile to both Israel and Bush is known as a direct man who speaks tural conditions. This ideology underpins probably creating two more. the United States. Many Americans on his mind. Many criticize his bluntness, most of Bush's current foreign policy. In summary, the Bush record is one of both sides of the political aisle thought but I find it refreshing. He succinctly Action clearly needed to be taken unprecedented failure that will haunt future that Saddam Hussein was a threat that summed up the Bush Doctrine with a sim- against both the Taliban and the terrorists it generations. Ask Marine General James needed to be deposed. ple phrase: “You're either with us or with harbored. The Afghanistan conflict began Conway, who insinuated that the President is The invasion and the ensuing war in the terrorists.” We as a nation can no well enough, with a largely bloodless military playing politics in Iraq to prevent casualties Iraq have tested our will, and, more longer trust our superior military or eco- campaign that unseated the Taliban. Of by start-stopping the Fallujah campaign. Ask importantly, challenged the Bush nomic might to shield us from those who course, this was not destined to last. Osama the CIA, which published a classified report Doctrine. President Bush went to war in would seek to wage war on us, so we must bin Laden got away at Tora Bora, largely called the “National Intelligence Estimate,” Iraq because he felt that Saddam Hussein take the war to them. No nation should be because casualty-fearing American forces painting a bleak picture for the future of was a threat to the United States, both in disallowed from protecting itself. relied on local troops to guard the perimeter. Iraq. But don't ask President Bush. He'll tell terms of his support for terrorism and his Then, the hallmark of the Bush you it's all going according to plan. production of weapons of mass destruc- Jeff Hartline firmly believes that peace Doctrine emerged: a complete lack of post- tion. As of yet,weapons of mass destruc- can be achieved by the usage of superior fire- war planning undermining our attempts to John Ellis is a staff writer for the tion have not been found in Iraq. power. He is a staff writer for the Retriever establish democracy. Of course, problems Retriever, and he feels like a weight has been Similarly, many critics make the claim and can be reached for comment at soon resurfaced and Afghanistan fell into the lifted from his chest. You may reach him at that our invasion has not destroyed terror- [email protected]. chaos that presently engulfs it. The Bush [email protected].

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 Opinion 9 Volumes by the volume: Baltimore’s Book Thing

IAN BUKOWSKI It began nearly seven years ago, when would need to be in a major population cen- They are all united by a common cause: a Retriever Editorial Staff Wattenberg was a bartender at Dougherty’s ter with convenient access to public trans- simple desire to read. Pub, and overheard teachers griping about portation. Whether you already own volumes of Nestled underneath a Charles Village their lack of books for their classrooms. A number of potential locations have classics, or simply want to pick up a few apartment is a basement, almost exactly like Shortly thereafter, he used his own money to been found that meet the qualifications. pop-fiction paperbacks, if you are a stranger the basement of any surrounding row house, purchase books for the teachers from yard Signs and word of mouth has alerted Book to Book Thing, stop by some weekend and except for one simple distinction. From the sales, giving out the first of millions, as his Thing’s patrons to the possible move and see what they have to offer. When UMBC floor to the ceiling, this basement is filled efforts grew into what is now the Book necessary preparations are in the works. student wonder what Baltimore has to offer, with books. And the tenant is not just any Thing. However, ironically for an organization the Book Thing is a prime example of oppor- tenant either; Russell Wattenberg has dedi- Wattenberg has been featured on CNN entirely based upon providing the communi- tunities you might not find elsewhere. cated the past six years of his life to a simple and in the New York Times, but despite his ty with books for free, the Book Thing’s Efforts to save the Book Thing have mission: providing books to anyone who success, the Book Thing is in danger. plight comes down to one simple issue: spread as awareness is raised. Dedicated fans wants them. Without an influx of donations, the Book money. and newcomers alike can contribute, The Book Thing houses approximately Thing’s fate is questionable. Volunteers fuel the entire operation, whether it means donating books or spread- 250,000 books at any given time, identifi- His building has been sold. The new arriving weekly to sort and shelve the mas- ing the word. Russell Wattenberg sticks able by the “free books” sign posted on the owner has more than doubled the rent and sive endeavor. The books come from individ- strictly to his mission of providing books for sidewalk every weekend. In the last year given Russell notice that he will have to relo- uals, businesses, and organizations through- free; contributions are never solicited or alone, the Book Thing has given away over a cate. Wattenberg estimates that the Book out the city. On many weekends, children required from visitors, but they are certainly million books, all for free. Thing will have to move, likely before the will set up tables, selling snacks and treats welcome, as well as donations of time and first of the year, but for local clubs. effort to sort books on Wednesdays. notes that “I don’t Occasionally, Wattenberg will sell rare Donations, as Wattenberg notes, are want to be left in a books he comes across in order to cover over- often “given by those who can least afford it, situation where I’m head and expenses. The organization is a like a $25 check from a school teacher.” unprepared.” 501c3 nonprofit, and Wattenberg receives a Raising awareness is important, though Baltimore’s Book small stipend. large-scale support has yet to materialize. Thing is already With the impending move, money is Wattenberg hopes to bring his case to the growing too large for particularly tight. Russell has sought grant Oprah Winfrey Show and hopefully garner its current space. On money and probed large donors, even asking the support he needs to finance the move. a typical Saturday Home Depot for donations of lumber for So if you can, help out, tell your friends, morning, piles of new shelves, but has found organizations write to Oprah, or at least head down there books overflow in reluctant to give money to a nonprofit that this weekend to grab some books. the aisles, leaving lit- does not have a physical space to occupy. As The Book Thing is located at the rear tle walking space in he explains, “nobody will commit it to paper entrance of 2645 North Charles Street in many sections. There until you can show them this is what I need Baltimore. Check out www.bookthing.org for is no bathroom or money for.” more information or to donate. To send handicap access to As local and national press suggests, the email to the Oprah show, go to the building either. Book Thing has become a Baltimore land- www.oprah.com and follow the E-Mail link A new space would mark, and the typical weekend book-seekers to send suggestions in regards to featuring have to meet all of reflect the variety of an urban setting. The the Book Thing on her show. these stated needs, Book Thing caters to everyone, from profes-

Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] and must be either sionals to the homeless. On a busy Saturday, Ian Bukowski is the Opinion Editor for Baltimore’s Book Thing: Russell Wattenberg’s operation touts more books than many incredibly cheap, or grungy college students and families of chil- the Retriever. He can be reached for comment area bookstores. The biggest difference, however, is that here, they’re all free. free. Moreover, it dren stand side by side, neither out of place. at [email protected]. Tuition pains, nothing new

ELLIOT S. GERLACH scholarship, to an out of state school, like the Retriever Staff Writer University of Maryland Baltimore County. This scholarship brings total costs for fresh- Tuition is a word college students in the man year to about $16,000 per year – the twenty-first century have come to fear, and it approximate cost of a Maryland resident. will be a fear that continues to grow as time What is this student going to do? passes. Nearly everyone who doesn't come Well, in our example the student decided from a family of wealth understands the prob- on UMBC. Wasting $4,000 and not getting lem. Every year it gets more expensive to try to to see another piece of the country seemed like get a degree that is required to succeed in a bad idea to him. today's world. It is absolutely ridiculous when a student This isn't just a Maryland problem; it is a can better afford an out of state school rather trend that is seen across the nation. Growing than one in their state of residency. expenses and shrinking governmental support In reality, of course, many students tech- forces schools to either cut programs or hike nically can't afford school at all. I have enough tuition. Unfortunately for us, it's the latter debt to make me sick, and it's probable that they often choose. many UMBC students do too. Examples are always helpful to explain It's a bad message to send to our future, things, and one case in particular really seems that you can only be successful if you are to drive home the ridiculousness of tuition either from a wealthy family, or mortgage that costs. very future by taking out insane amounts of Say, for example, you were a student that debt. Really those debts are a wanted to attend a school in your home state gamble…because what if a person doesn't of Minnesota – the University of Minnesota to land that dream job right out of college? If be specific. This is a public school in the state that person doesn't, the companies he or she in which you reside. One might think that it borrowed money from are still going to want would be affordable. Of course, such an it back. assumption is totally wrong. It's true; you could land that prize schol- A first-year undergraduate student should arship or work to pay for school. But scholar- expect to pay a little bit under $20,000 for ships of significant value aren't available to the their first year of college at the University of majority of people, and working takes serious Minnesota. That is if they LIVE in chunks of time that a full-time student needs Minnesota. As for getting a scholarship…well, in order to study. many of those are reserved for out-of-staters Some change needs to be put in effect (mostly people out of the country, actually), soon. A few thousand dollars more and even and it's a big school, so one would really have the state universities will become out of reach to be the cream of the crop to get one of them, for hopeful young people. Such a situation so logically, most people are not at the top. will only add precipitously to the growing As for out-of-state students, it is hard to divisions between the classes in our society, believe that anyone out of state would even because education is the key to success in our bother coming to the school without some world, and current trends are denying that key sort of ridiculously large scholarship. An to a great many people. $80,000 debt is enough to make many stu- dents look elsewhere. Elliot S. Gerlach is a staff writer for the Now, in our example, let us say the stu- Retriever. He can be reached for comment at dent was offered a generous, but not full [email protected].

10 Opinion September 28,2004 THE RETRIEVER Baltimore: Toss Angelos; D.C.: Bring on the baseball

LIZA WOODS baseball team is “the Orioles will lose money,” and feel the joy most fans felt when we got his designer shoes because he's faced with the Retriever Staff Writer but his anxiety should instead stem from the football back in '96. prospect of real competition for the baseball fact that they already have. He refuses to even The desire for new baseball blood is seen fan's dollar. Baltimore fans faced unbearable heartache consider the monetary compensation that on sites like baseballindc.com, a site dedicated According to many reports, it seems to be when the Colts were ripped away from us in Major League Baseball has offered him on sev- to bringing a team back to D.C., and a lock that the Expos will be relocated to D.C. the 80s, and for years the city unsuccessfully eral occasions. selltheOrioles.com, which is part petition, part soon, and this could give us sporting variety pleaded with the commissioner of football to Sorry, Peter, but your team has been on desperate plea for Angelos to sell the team to a and an exciting new interstate rivalry. Like the give us a team. The commissioner, in turn, the monetary downward spiral for years, even new owner. Both demonstrate that another Ravens and Redskins, who are in different plotted with late Redskins owner Jack Kent without baseball competition, due to the boat- baseball team locally is beneficial on many conferences, the baseball teams would be in Cooke to keep us pigskin free. Fortunately, the loads of money the team has and their inabili- fronts, partly because D.C. fans want a team different leagues too, which, through inter- saga came to a happy resolution in the Ravens, ty to productively spend it. Some may argue of their own to root for, but also because the league play, could mean the newly moved who after seasons of struggle brought us not that this is payback for D.C. blocking our Orioles fans want their team freed from its Expos would add more fans to the yard. This just a team, but a Superbowl championship, attempts at getting football, but that is the incompetent owner. Weary O's fans may only could help revitalize the paltry, melancholic and changed Baltimore from a baseball town to wrong way to look at it. Your constant med- see the latter if we hit him in the only place crowds that frequent the Yard now. Let's be a football town. dling and screw-ups have turned our team that seems to hurt him, his wallet. honest too, putting the few diehards aside, the Jump to present day and you'll find from baseball royalty to a laughing stock. Peter is going to be remembered for such majority of fans at O's games are not there for Orioles owner Peter Angelos in a similar role, If Mr. Angelos is really interested in what's disasters as the firing of manager Davey the guys in orange and black, as witnessed by trying to use every feasible excuse to impede causing the revenue loss, he only needs to look Johnson, who led us one step away from the how opposing fans usually outnumber Orioles baseball from coming to D.C. or Northern at his absurdly high payroll, and his nearly non World Series twice and then was forced to fans about twenty to one. Virginia. He wasn't against giving the team to existent post-season record. Maybe Angelos resign concurrently with winning A.L. My hope is that a team comes to D.C. Puerto Rico, though, which goes to show he is should use his energy to initiate a salary cap in Manager of the Year. Or think of how he ran and breathes new life into baseball in our area, only unwilling to have any local competition, baseball so that “have-nots” like the Expos beloved radio announcer Jon Miller out of and that it forces Mr. Angelos to sell the team, as seen in his childish bickering with former wouldn't have to move because they can't com- town and spearheaded the debacles that gave or at least to figure out how to run one. After Ravens owner Art Modell. pete with the “have-way-too-much” teams like us the catastrophe that was Albert Belle and the seventh straight losing season this year, if That pettiness brought us everything from the Yankees and Orioles. the loss of our ace Mike Mussina. Or consider Peter Angelos wants to see the reason he's los- Angelos thinking of selling the sacred Oriole The District (or the Virginia area) how he made the usually emotionless B.J. ing money and fans, it won't be because Park name to the highest bidder to earn more deserves a chance to have baseball because Surhoff sob inconsolably due to a sneak-attack another team is in the area. The reason is star- money then his NFL neighbor (thank God fan other areas like New York and California have trade, in which B.J. was faced with being sent ing back at him in his mirror. outrage quashed that), to his never offering an proven teams can co-exist near one another. to Atlanta, 578 miles away from his autistic invitation to a single Raven to throw out the The Non-Maryland baseball fan that flocks to son. Liza Woods is a staff writer for the first pitch at Oriole Park. the now hardly attended Orioles games This is the legacy of the insensitive and Retriever and can be reached for questions and His choice excuse for blocking a nearby deserves the chance to have a team of their own greedy Peter Angelos, and now he's shaking in comments at [email protected]. Crime and “punishment” in Washington D.C.’s courts

MIKE TIUFEKCHIEV ily of Angel Fleming of justice, laws like this Retriever Staff Writer put all of society in danger. A brutal murderer will be walking the streets a free man. Since he Every once in awhile I come across a news is considered a juvenile, his identity will story that I find appalling, something so outra- remain confidential. This means that someone geous that it seems like it must be made up. convicted of murdering and raping a four year Many of these times, the perpetrators of such old little girl will be living in complete ridiculousness are our own elected officials. anonymity. He could end up living next door Wacky legislative oversights and unconscionable to another little girl. Can you imagine the out- judicial rulings are all unfortunate parts of living rage if this guy kills again? in a democracy, and some of these mistakes Perhaps the reason for this insanity is the must be accepted as part of the process. way in which the "powers that be" look at age. However, last week, I came across a story so Those who make the laws in this country act as incredibly insane, that I had no choice but to if age determines a lot about your character. It's rant about it. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the been my experience that quite the opposite is height of stupidity. When I heard about four- true. Does a child suddenly wake up on his six- year-old Angel Fleming, who was found mur- teenth birthday and become responsible enough dered and sexually assaulted in her own home, I to drive? Of course not. Likewise, is a twenty was shocked, disgusted, and saddened. When I year old really less equipped to drink responsibly heard the only suspect and likely perpetrator of than a twenty-one year old? this despicable act was her fourteen-year-old I fully realize it would be impossible to look brother, I was even further disgusted. The truly at each individual case, and standards need to be ridiculous part is not the horrific crime, which, set for things such as operating a motor vehicle or on its own merit, is enough to make you consuming alcohol. However, murders should be ashamed to be human, but the special brand of looked at on a case by case basis. Something "justice" that the District of Columbia had no needs to be done about the age minimum. choice but to "enforce" in this case. Otherwise, they might as well put up a sign that The murderer will get preferential treat- invites potential juvenile murderers to go ahead ment because of his birthday. This boy, who felt and commit the crimes before they turn fifteen. it necessary to murder and rape a defenseless Washington, D.C. is no stranger to stupid child, will not see more than seven years in jail. decisions. Let's not forget about a Mayor caught Under D.C. law, he cannot incarcerated beyond on camera smoking crack, then going to prison, his twenty-first birthday. These things just only to be re-elected; or the fact that in the mur- shouldn't happen. I was fourteen not too long der capital of the United States, a citizen cannot ago. In fact, it was only five years ago, and I can legally keep a handgun, or even Mace, in their assure you that even my least intelligent friends own home for protection. had a pretty good grasp on the concept that I guess the D.C. city council does not care murder and rape were wrong. Obviously, the that they are letting a killer walk free without lawmakers of the District of Columbia don't paying his debt to society because they are too believe this. busy issuing resolutions against the Washington The lawmakers of the District of Columbia Redskins for being "insensitive" and firing have deemed that no matter how horrific the employees for using words that sound like racial crime, people under the age of 15 cannot be slurs. I strongly encourage everyone who reads tried as adults. This is insane. If this vicious this article to think about little Angel and her murderer had committed this crime a couple brutal murder. If you are a resident of the months from now, he'd likely be in jail for the District of Columbia, call your city council rest of his life. But instead, he will be out roam- member and tell them to change this law. If you ing the streets a free man in seven short years. aren't a resident of D.C., please write a letter to This law is ridiculous for so many rea- Mayor Anthony Williams or your congressman. write for opinion sons. First of all, it does not allow for justice or Someone has to change this law before some- accountability. Where is the justice here for lit- thing like this happens again. tle Angel? Her killer will be out in seven years! That's not justice. This kid essentially gets a Mike Tiufekchiev is a staff writer for the "get out of jail free card" because of a stupid Retriever. He can be reached for comment at opin- law. Furthermore, on top of robbing the fam- [email protected].

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 Opinion 11 A tale of intrigue, betrayal, Ammunition: For the taking, and E.U. budget regulations but lock up those cigarettes

EPHRAIM HAREL joined). The European Court of Justice used a DOUGLAS MILLER pocketful of bullets, which potentially have far Retriever Staff Writer technicality to finesse the situation, resulting in no Retriever Editorial Staff more immediate societal ramifications than substantive decision. giving a minor a pack of cigarettes. The European Coal and Steel Community What is at stake in this dispute extends far One of the most impressive stores in the It would be one thing for a gun store to that banded together a few European countries in beyond budget deficits and the daily fluctuations nearby Arundel Mills mall is Outdoor World, leave ammunition unattended, but Outdoor a tariff-reduction pact in the ashes of World War of the euro. What Europeans must ask themselves a mammoth big-box retailer that carries nearly World is a general purpose store in the middle II has expanded into the 25-member behemoth is how much giant countries are going to be every kind of product related to nature-based of a shopping mall. Most of the staffers work- known today as the European Union. As the ros- allowed to dominate European affairs. Germany sports/adventures. An individual can buy any- ing there do not necessarily specialize in ter of nations has grown, so has their mandate. and France are apparently above the rules, and thing from trendy outdoor-styled clothes to weaponry. How many parents drop their kids Instead of merely allowing the freer movement of there is nothing of consequence that any small full camping sets within the premises. off unattended at that mall for hours at a time? goods, the E.U., based in Brussels, is now the nation can do. No one doubts that if Lithuania Like other big-box retailers, Outdoor Would it really be beyond the realm of possi- nexus of economic and trade policy and is increas- breaks the rules, all the machinery of Europe will World appears to make an effort to keep as bility for a ten-year-old to pocket a handful of ingly involved in tackling military and foreign be mobilized to persuade the small Baltic nation much of their product on the floor as possible, bullets just because he could? policy. There is even talk of a resurgent Europe to reconsider. There is also a divide between known in the retail industry as “live” product. Yes, this is mostly an issue of personal forming a bulwark against the perceived excesses Western and Eastern nations in the Union. As a This way, the customers can find the products responsibility. Any good parent should be and vagaries of American might. Needless to say, welcoming gesture to their Eastern brethren, they want with minimal hassle, and do not monitoring their child in a shopping mall the E.U. stirs strong but deeply ambivalent emo- Western Europe barred Eastern workers from have to rely on workers to retrieve “dead” prod- environment. They would also have any guns tions in Washington, D.C. working in the West for a number of years. So uct from behind the counter or from a back in their household properly stored in a safe. A But more important to European unity than much for open borders and European solidarity. room. bullet by itself is no more dangerous than a lot America’s feelings, are the opinions and loyalty of France and Germany are extremely eager to I generally prefer this self-service of other commonly available items. But how the heterogeneous populace of Europe itself. The cement their outsized control in the new approach to product selection. However, I was many kids have a father who improperly stores convoluted machinations of Brussels generally Constitution. Spain and Poland waged a fierce, a little taken back to observe aisles and aisles of his unloaded gun, or have a friend with access provoke yawns among the Europeans (it would be but futile fight to gain some power in the expand- gun ammunition available “live” on the open to one? a stretch to describe the American citizenry as ed Union. In the realm of foreign policy, the fis- floor. At Outdoor World, one selects their I am not necessarily advocating increased enthused). Briefly, the E.U. consists of a 25-mem- sures are starting to widen. Most people are very ammunition – with no supervision or store gun control, or even any action at all on the ber Commission that implements policy, a familiar with Paris and Berlin’s efforts to thwart employee interaction – in the same manner part of retailers. Obviously, a lot of kids are not Parliament in Strasbourg, France that allocates the the American war in Iraq. French President that they might when purchasing a pair of stealing bullets and later hurting themselves or budget, and a European Court of Justice. What is Jacques Chirac’s utter disdain of Eastern Europe shoes. The majority of the ammo boxes dis- others, because access to bullets would already becoming of increasing concern to Europeans is became very apparent when he complained of played are not even sealed, which would make be more restricted. Nevertheless, the situation the power of a distant, bureaucratic body, staffed their failure to “keep quiet.” Whatever one’s opin- individual rounds something very easy to seems a little disconcerting given the number chiefly by foreigners, regulating the internal poli- ion of the war itself, Paris’ campaign to centralize swipe from the already small unprotected con- of less immediately harmful things that youth cies of their sovereign nations. This is precisely foreign policy in the form of a European Foreign tainers. cannot freely access. what is happening with the E.U. Ministry should be a cause for concern. The I had assumed there was some sort of Doesn’t it say something about modern The policy that has caused the greatest con- United Kingdom, always worried about their spe- Maryland provision in place requiring gun American culture when it can be easier for an sternation in Europe is the rather sensible proposi- cial relationship with the United States, is leading ammunition to be kept under lock and key, adolescent to steal bullets than to acquire birth tion to limit government budget deficits to 3% of the effort to blunt France’s plans. but apparently that is not the case. Giving mall control products legally? gross domestic product. These regulations, as What is wrong with Paris controlling foreign customers basically unsupervised access to defined by the Stability and Growth Pact, are most policy? France is hesitant in aiding the beleaguered product designed solely to destroy property Doug Miller is the Managing Editor for the important for the twelve nations that use the euro people of Darfur, supports a somewhat conciliato- and end life seems like a cultural double-stan- Retriever. He can be reached for comment at as their currency. If a nation refuses to abide by ry approach to Iran, does not want any significant dard. [email protected]. these rules for three years in a row, penalties can be European presence in Iraq, and wants to create a Our “safety conscious” society puts imposed. These rules are all well and good in times powerful European rival to America. Whatever one products a lot less immediately harmful of economic prosperity; it is in times of contraction feels about the relative merit of these ideas, it is than bullets behind lock and key. In and recession that these policies start to unravel. absolutely wrong for France to coerce other nations Maryland, laws mandate that cigarettes The global recession of recent years has put a to follow marching orders from Paris. Furthermore, must be kept behind store counters or great deal of pressure on governments throughout that the input of all 25 nations be taken seriously is locked in display cases. The state has Europe as tax revenues slipped precariously. a matter of fundamental fairness. While being par- also deemed alcohol so dangerous that it Nonetheless, many small nations, such as Austria alyzed in the search for the perfect consensus is can only be sold in specialty stores. Most and the Netherlands, upheld these rules. Large hardly desirable, utter fealty to the French and knife dealers, including the one in nations, especially France and Germany, ignored Germans is not really a better alternative. Arundel Mills, keep their product these rules and accrued impressive budget deficits. A middle ground should be the goal, taking behind glass cases. Pornography always Budget deficits threaten the integrity of the euro, into account Western, Eastern, large, and small sits sealed in special racks on magazine and the cavalier attitude of France and Germany nations. When it is time to make a decision, the stands, which are usually either next to raised hackles throughout the continent. France will of the majority of the member countries the vendor’s checkout counter or entire- and Germany argued that they were the two should be followed. Prominent positions in ly behind it. Some retail chains, largest economies in the euro zone and the reces- Brussels should be filled by a wide variety of citi- Including Wal-Mart and some 7-11 sion would never end without vast funds being zens. Indeed, Commission President Manuel locations, even keep condoms and other poured into the economy in the form of budget Barroso is making impressive strides in appointing birth control products behind the deficits. One can almost picture economist John women and Easterners to vital posts. It is to be fer- counter, unavailable without special Maynard Keynes nodding vigorously. vently hoped that the dream of a peaceful and request. After a vigorous debate, European finance united Europe will not be dominated by a small All of these legal measures or store ministers sided with France and Germany and number of large countries. policy decisions are theoretically meant gave the two countries a pass. The European to regulate access to products with Commission was extremely upset at their rules Ephraim Harel is a staff writer for the potentially harmful social effects. Yet an [Image courtesy of crimeprevention.rutgers.edu] being flouted and sued 15 members of the E.U. Retriever. He can be reached for comment at individual of any age could visit High security: In American convenience stores, it appears to be (the ten most recently added members had not yet [email protected]. Outdoor World and walk out with a easier for children to steal ammunition than to obtain cigarettes.

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Letters to the Editor

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an active role, i.e. “he who has power over the military takes power.” Two, a leader takes power through three and not several types of pervasive stories hence rising to power by passive means. The three pervasive stories were the economic theme, or the “Promised Land/Morally Exemplar” view, the “ Active Crusader” view, and Smith’s additional view, the “Ethically Constituent” view which employs the use of religious stories. The Morally Exemplar story is filled with economic themes, “I can provide for you better, that you will have a roof over your head, food on your table, and you will economically prosper, hence, ‘The Beacon on the Hill,’” which is a passive role in foreign policy. The Active Crusader story uses political power themes as its basis, i.e., “you want power, I can provide you with power.” Smith, as a schol- ar is arguing most agree that the first two do indeed exist, but that there is also what he terms the “Ethically Constituent” view. The first two are more tangible and more emphasized, but that the Ethically Constituent view is less tangible. Ethically Constitutive stories are targeted towards either the religion, ancestry, race, cul- tural heritage, language or ethnicity of its citizens, and not “what- ever else.” When a leader cannot provide economic or power advan- tages, one will revert to Ethically Constitutive stories because ethi- cal stories can be easily revised if they come under attack. Sampson claims that Ethically Constitutive stories are misunderstood by both candidates, which is a fallacy. President Bush understands quite well and is utilizing ethically constitutive stories to his advantage. There’s no substantial proof that Iraq had any connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks nor is there a trace of evidence that Iraq had nuclear weapon capabilities. By using a religious theme, President Bush can modify the cause as more evidence is revealed to fuel his justification for going to war. The point that Smith was making is understand that the ethically constitutive story is what President Bush is using and how this view can be easily changed in order to meet new objectives.

Christopher Paul

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Tips and tricks to academic success16 Games owned by giant conglomerates18 The Walkmen play at the 9:30 club20 Features Low-cost housing as art17 Cabaret hosts five-band music extravaganza as part of UMBC concert series: acoustics poor, but performance awesome

MEREDITH HORNE your chips. Masses without too much of a Retriever Staff Writer But when the music began, the stretch. cramped quarters and ridiculous Suffice it to say that they stage props melted away to insignif- sounded like a high school talent Last Wednesday night was a big icance and it was easy to forget that show act. Frequent and pointless night at the Commons. The Cabaret you were in Commons instead of amp feedback punctuated the set as hosted no fewer than five bands – some more glamorous venue. the band attempted to play what Black Bear, Life Goes On, American was supposed to be screamo, which Princes, Morning for the Masses, and is sort of an amalgamation of emo Sylvan Screen – in a concert open to Not your average bear and various ‘cores, which usually the UMBC campus community. results in vocalists screaming in Ganesh Kumarachandran, pro- Black Bear, a.k.a. Sunflowers, shrill, strained voices about their gram director of WMBC radio, opened the show with the largest extraordinarily painful lives. In organized the show, which managed audience of the evening by far. The fact, it can be very well done, but to come off without a hitch unlike a band itself is very new, only a few this wasn’t very well done. similar free show he arranged last months old, but its musicians are When the next band, Sylvan year. certainly no strangers to the area. Screen, took the stage, one of them “About a hundred kids came They have performed in several local said that if you didn’t like Morning [then],” said Kumarachandran. bands over the past few years, for the Masses, you had to be stupid, Because the proper permits hadn’t including Green is Mean and because he thought they were awe- been obtained, campus police ended Crimson Holiday (how colorful), some. Maybe he was being sarcas- the event early. This time, which formed specifically to play at tic, or maybe he meant they had Kumarachandran said, he got it a Halloween house party in 2003. awesome personalities or some- right from the get-go, so prepared Black Bear’s style has signifi- thing. that he even got a permit for the fly- cantly matured since its musicians’ It must be said however, that ers promoting the show. house party days, however, deliver- Morning’s singer has one serious set The event was part of the ing lyric-free, keyboard-backed of lungs on him, and it was whis- UMBC Concert Series (but strange- power surf to much delight. pered on the smokers’ deck on the ly absent from the online student Their songs lack lyrics because upper floor of the Cabaret that the calendar) and was held in that inti- they’re “only half-way” to being band has put on an insane live mate space in the Commons known complete, said guitarist Nathan show where that same lead singer as the Cabaret. The Cabaret is right Duncan. Nonetheless, their pure gets naked. But for better or worse, by the Commons front desk, which instrumentals were quite refreshing no such shenanigans were dis- isn’t difficult to find even if you and, considering that lyrics would played at UMBC. Probably for never knew the Commons had a have been lost on the audience at worse. Cabaret. Well, it does, and the this particular show, economical! acoustics are unbelievably poor. It should be noted, however, So poor, in fact, that the musi- that these guys are not showmen, “No passing fad” cians lost the majority of their lyrics and aside from Chris the drummer in the cacophony of music echoing “losing” his shirt just before the sec- Sylvan Screen took the stage ond song, little to no with Ganesh Kumarachandran, change in posture Mindy Mora [special from WMBC] the intrepid concert organizer occurred throughout Multitasker: Sylvan Screen guitarist Ganesh Kumarachandran sang and organ- himself, as a singer. Sylvan Screen their show. ized the concert himself. also included Neil, the key- “They’re very boardist for Black Bear. different,” com- The lyrics, composed by band back/indie rock material encompass- The band’s name is taken mented a UMBC members Paul Marciano and Gregg ing everything that was lovable from the Olivia Tremor Control sophomore attend- Dassing, are mostly about relation- about grunge, like memorable guitar song title and, putting it simply, ing the concert. “I ships gone wrong. melodies and gravelly-sweet vocals. this is the music you sit in the liked them, but I “They write what they feel and They’ve got an upbeat, rock- driveway with an idling engine probably stand alone feel what they write,” commented style, late-night-driving-down-I-95 for. Mod-rock influenced, yet in that opinion.” backup guitarist Chris Hyder. energy that’s especially evident on remarkably fresh, Sylvan Screen is Au contraire! A mechanical engineering stu- their song “Rock ‘N Roll Singer,” no passing fad. Simple yet innova- dent remarked, “Real punk, 1979— which is from the album mentioned They used instruments as tive, they look to be 1981, was about innovation, but above. They sort of cut you off at the unlikely as a tambourine in their one of the more since then it’s stuck to a set of rules knees, switching from some rockin’ songs and can best be described as interesting groups in that nobody varies.” Their muscular, indie rock to acoustic but a phenomenon you have to expe- the local indie scene. heavily-tattooed fan base from the Radiohead-sounding tunes (think rience for yourself. The band has Now, if only they Towson area would likely disagree. O.K. Computer). incredible talent and potential. can stick with one Also, the American Princes put Bravo to all the bands for Mindy Mora [special from WMBC] name… on a great visual show: their stage having the courage to stand up on Hearing Aid?: Neil Cotteril, Jeremy Hyman, Josh Lundi, and Music you can feel energy was awesome, with wobbly stage and put themselves and Ganesh Kumarachandran from Sylvan Screen overcame the Elvis legs and everything, setting their music in front of a public echoes and rocked the Caberet. “Real Punk” Ah, the American Princes. Here them apart from the other bands. audience. It isn’t easy, but for the all the way from Little Rock The moral of the story: if you’re audience it was a great time and off false theatric shutters and other Life Goes On happens to be on Arkansas, away from their wives and looking for some music to emote each musician contributed to a malapropos surfaces. Even their the precise opposite end of the spec- sweeties, the Princes are on tour. with, if you feel, you will love the terrific evening of music. A huge introductions were sometimes fuzzy, trum compared to Black Bear. They They’ve driven through what bassist American Princes. round of applause goes out to the inspiring slack-jawed stares from play pop punk. Local pop punk. Ryan Universe calls “three thousand musicians, organizers and audi- much of the audience, followed by a Local amateur pop punk (their web- miles of corn” in their huge blue van ence; all of you really deserve a confused hissing of voices asking, site boasts downloadable MP3s). As (affectionately named “Van Diesel”) Morning or mourning? longer article. “Who are they? From where? What expected, their show consisted of to promote their new album Little song is this?” Apparently, the minute several well-practiced songs featur- Spaces. And then came Morning For Meredith Horne is a staff you want to hear words in the ing strong melodic vocals and repet- These nice guys play offbeat The Masses. They could appropri- writer for the Retriever. You may Cabaret, you may as well cash in itive guitar riffs. (not literally, of course) ’95 throw- ately be called “Mourning” For The reach her at [email protected].

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 15 Features Improv theater troupe ‘Few Bricks Shy’ charms Charm City

DARLA MERCADO Carol acted as “someone who’s obsessed Carol “punched” a door down, and then ing,” said Jody, pausing for effect, “if you Retriever Staff Writer with boxing,” and Michelle had the inter- shadowboxed in Jody’s face. However, would go to the ball that’s being held for Michelle “accidentally” ADA [American Comedy shows are a staple of crashed her garage/head Dental Association] Baltimore nightlife, especially on a rainy into walls, and talked members.” Kate Friday evening. Last Friday, the off-the- about corrugated sheet answered, “Well I’d wall improvisational acts of Few Bricks Shy, metal and gravel for a love to, but you a Baltimore Improv Group troupe, provid- while before Jody real- just have to under- ed a much-needed break from your typical ized what Michelle was stand *removing comedy show. supposed to be. “People her dentures* that I For starters, the show was held in St. put cars in me,” she just can’t be myself John’s Methodist Church, as opposed to the complained, “I’m feeling unless I take these smoky, claustrophobic environs of your kind of crowded and out of my mouth.” usual comedy club. Troupe members Kate congested inside.” Jody insisted, “I Jones, Jody Moscaritolo, Heather Moyer, Lazy Susan, another need you to keep Michelle Mutert, Carol Orth and Mike act, required three play- them on while Darla Mercado [Retriever Staff] Subelsky acted out scenes and played char- ers, Kate, Mike, and Punch line comics: you’re talking to acters that could only be the product of a Jody, to take on roles and Quick-witted Mike Subelsky my colleagues.” highly imaginative audience. situations suggested by creates chaos. Kate then mimed The show opened with “Freeze Tag,” a the audience. As the the “dentures” game in which two audience members pose actors stood in a circle, moving in her hand while she asked, “Like two cast members into any position possi- Darla Mercado [Retriever Staff] they would rotate and this?” ble, and the members then improvise a Whose line...?: Michelle Mutert, Heather Moyer, Carol Orth, and Mike change roles at the The talented actors of Few Bricks Shy scene based on the positions they’re in. This Subelsky are building blocks for crazy, animated antics. sound of a bell. Kate and demonstrated what true improvisational type of scene can let an audience member Mike played an execu- comedy should be. They are also welcom- really run with his/her imagination: one esting role of “someone with a garage tive and an employee, respectively, at an ing a new member, Beth Weaver, to their such audience member actually posed a cast attached to her head.” Jody returned to the electronics company that’s coming out with group. Learn more about Few Bricks Shy member with her fingers in her nose. room, and the players pretended to be at a a Mini-Frogger video game. In another set- at their website, www.bigimprov.org. A guessing game, called Party Quirks, party, playing their respective roles. up, Mike played a zoo attendant, while Jody Don’t miss their next show, taking place at was another notable act during the evening. It didn’t take long for Jody to figure played a baboon. And in the third arrange- St. John’s Methodist Church on October Jody waited outside with a member from out who Heather and Carol were supposed ment, Jody acted as a dentist, while Kate 26! the audience, while the rest of the viewers to be: Heather demanded in Arnold impersonated a patient who liked pulling came up with suggestions for three other Schwarzenegger’s thick Austrian accent, “I out her dentures while conversing with Darla Mercado is a staff writer for the troupe members to act out: Heather was need someting to dreenk,” while she mimed other people. Hilarity ensued in a conversa- Retriever. You may reach her at assigned the role of Arnold Schwarzenegger, breaking a table over her knee. In her role, tion between Kate and Jody. “I was wonder- [email protected]. A Thousand Hounds photo exhibit arrives at UMBC

SARAH PEVNER Beyond this however, dogs friends and family, dogs as heroes, dogs through- Retriever Staff Writer prove to be a very complicated out history. Each part of the exhibit is as striking and important link between man as the next. There are tinplate reproductions of There are dogs in the library! Well, more to and animal. They’re loyal and tiny French poodles with jewel-encrusted collars the point, there’s a huge photo exhibit in the brave. They’re family and friends, dating back to the 1800s. library called A Thousand Hounds: A Walk with companions and protectors. There’s a black and white photograph of a the Dogs through the History of Photography, pre- Many historians have noted young man standing next to a crumbling wall sented by The Cygnet Foundation. man’s innate attraction toward made of newspaper with a tiny dog by his side. Dogs are inextricably linked to humans, we dogs: images of canines are This is where you’ll find pictures of dogs in hats, all know that, but it might be a little strange to found in medieval art forms in dogs sitting on chairs and dogs napping on think about dogs as the inspiration for a large art China, France and Egypt. This couches. There are contemporary photos of kiss- gallery. When I think about canine photography tradition, the guide notes, has ing couples whose dogs want in on the love. I think of those weird skits on Sesame Street continued to slightly more con- Some of them are ridiculously silly, and some are where the dressed-up dachshunds wander around temporary artists, among them so sweet it’s almost as if they’ve been staged. on their back legs. This exhibit is a very different Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] Monet and Picasso. In this As for the idea of dogs as heroes, it’s clear kind of dog-art; it’s fun, poignant and beautiful. Man’s best friend: The Albin O. Kuhn Library’s latest exhibit is a exhibit, though, dogs have been that this is a long standing tradition. There are photographic timeline of man and dogs’ longstanding association. What is it that we love about dogs? Many enshrined through photography numerous black and white photographs of dogs people consider dogs a part of their family. I rather than paintings. with troops in at least three different wars. There’s know mine does; my mom constantly refers to of the family. They are in a sense ‘exempt’ chil- One of the most notable aspects of this a stunning photograph from Italy of a young boy our Labrador as my “sister.” dren: we do not judge them by their potential exhibit is its sheer size. Photographs line the and a dog sitting atop a bomb left over from The exhibition guide discusses this: “The and therefore they do not disappoint our expec- whole gallery, stretching back as far as possible. World War II. Some photos appeal directly to majority of owners consider their pets to be part tations.” They’re grouped into small categories: dogs as see THOUSAND HOUNDS, page 16

16 Features September 28, 2004 THE RETRIEVER Horoscopes Secrets of academic success It’s all about Dr. Hody’s forum on tried-and-true study techniques Kristina DeBold and doggy paddling Jami Sapia DARLA MERCADO Disclaimer from Kristina and Jami: In case Retriever Staff Writer you were questioning these horoscopes... JORDAN HADFIELD YES, WE ARE PSYCHIC. THESE HORO- Retriever Guest Writer SCOPES ARE REAL; LIVE YOUR LIFE For some first-year students, that crucial ACCORDINGLY. first semester is similar to feeling one’s way It’s time to get wet! With the summer through a perilous cave while blindfolded. I heat winding down and a cool fall com- myself had the false security of thinking that a ing, there’s little time to waste. glance through a couple of textbook chapters That’s why on this Friday, October 1, Aries (March 21 - April 20) before a chemistry midterm would be sufficient the First Year Council (FYC) is holding an to get a B. indoor pool party at the RAC called the I'm sorry.. For a second I forgot what I In time, new students learn the right ways “Doggy Paddle.” The wetness begins at 8 was going to say.. That's how distracting to study, but that lesson often comes at the p.m. and doesn’t dry up until 11 p.m. The your amazing legs are. expense of a good first-semester report card. FYC was formed last year by students and Enter Dr. Cynthia Hody, associate professor the Office of Student Life to enhance new and chair of UMBC’s political science depart- UMBC students’ first year experience and Taurus (April 21 - May 21) ment, with her ingenious teaching and test-tak- this will be its first major event. ing strategies to help students get through her There’ll be plenty of time to do a few Increase the serenity, feel the flow.. Get classes without pre-exam panic attacks. cannonballs or meet a bunch of new peo- in touch with nature and your inner chakra In a discussion among colleagues last Courtesy of umbc.edu ple. As of right now, the Student this week, Go for a walk in the park, and get Wednesday, Dr. Hody laid out her in-class plan Innovation at the top: Dr. Cynthia Hody is chair of Government Association, the Transfer some fresh air.You're begining to grow for student success. UMBC’s political science department. Student Network, the Off-Campus mold. “We are competing for students’ time— Student Services, the Resident Student not only against their work commitments, but And how does Hody attack the demands Association, and the Student Events Gemini (May 22 - June 21) also the outrageous course loads many of them of upper-level classes, which are more intense Board are all helping to sponsor the event. are taking,” she said. and more discussion-oriented than the lower- Many first year students are looking Bling Bling! Rock the ice this week- Dr. Hody’s methods vary according to the level ones? To ensure that her students are read- forward to getting together and having a More is more. classes she’s teaching. In her lower level courses, ing, Dr. Hody employs a series of strategies. good time, including FYC peer leader which tend to be rather large, she stresses the “One strategy is to have the students write Francesca Cirincione. importance of attendance, completion of read- a summary of the reading and to tell them to be “The purpose of this party is to inte- Cancer (June 22 - July 23) ing assignments, and preparation for exams. prepared to talk about it,” she explained. There grate first year students with each other “I learned to schedule more exams,” she is no dodging around an opportunity to open- and the rest of the campus by having an CALL YOUR MOTHER!!!! explained. “Students like having more cracks at ly discuss the reading, as Dr. Hody randomly event where everyone can join in and have getting a good grade. Midterms and finals alone selects students to participate. Another strategy a great time,” said Cirincione, a freshman are insufficient. Also, more tests give students is to prepare each assigned article with a thesis majoring in political science. Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) more opportunities to grapple with the materi- statement and to talk about points in the arti- There will be snacks and refreshments al and not just prepare for the ‘big’ tests.” cle. as well as a DJ to play the summer’s "Hey guys big gulps, all right! Welp, When it comes to the actual test, Dr. “The caliber of discussion was excellent hottest songs. The FYC has already begun see ya later!" -Lloyd Christmas Hody prefers identification and short-answer because the students came to class,” she said. plans for future events, including a bid for essays. “I give [the students] a study guide that “The class is also supportive of the discussions; UMBC students to break the Guinness is wholly comprehensive. That way they focus it was okay for students to say, ‘I’m not sure, World Record for the largest pillow fight Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sep. 23) their attention on the entirety, so they aren’t as but I think this means…’” (the record is 700 people at one time and nervous,” she said. In addition to the open in-class discus- the FYC plans to shatter that with our You're feeling daring this week! Reveal Dr. Hody explained that first-year stu- sions, the students also turn in a paper on their students!) ever. The FYC is focused on something secret about yourself, dance on dents tend to rely on memorization or by readings every week. These papers are also making a huge difference in the lives of top of the bar, and shake that mon-ay attempting to study entire textbooks overnight, anonymously peer-evaluated. first year students at UMBC, so come on maker. missing pertinent information and studying the “Anonymity liberates them from the fear out on this Friday! Make some new “wrong things.” of being subject to ridicule,” explained Dr. friends, enjoy some good music, grab Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The actual exams themselves also remedy Hody. However, she finds that the students some free food, and most of all splash this problem. learn a lot from each other when they evaluate around in the pool! Maybe even do a HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTINA!! “I always give the essay questions before each other’s papers: they engage in discussion, doggy paddle or two! For more informa- Please send rich chocolates and men ... or the exam,” said Dr. Hody. “The selection of the trading feedback rather than criticism. Also, the tion check out the FYC website at cash. essay questions on the exam are totally random, evaluations are done after the discussions so www.umbc.edu/FYC. but the students shouldn’t have to worry that the students have the benefit of seeing dif- Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) because they are ready to deal with all of the ferent approaches to the issue at hand. Jordan Hadfield is a guest writer for the essay questions.” The success of Dr. Hody’s teaching plan Retriever. You may reach him at You drama queen–This is not "My So Her comprehensive study guides cover the lies in the students’ utilization of the informa- [email protected]. Called Life" and you're not Claire exam in a way that focuses on the material and tion presented to them. However, her teaching Danes–Try sipping a margarita insted of prepares the students to answer one out of five strategies aren’t entirely fail-safe: as Hody point- complaining. essay questions. Don’t expect a take-home exam ed out towards the end of the discussion, the from Dr. Hody: “The problem with the take- students are in charge of their own academic home exam is that students can skillfully show- fates. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) case what they know and avoid what they don’t “The students know exactly how to get an know,” she said. ‘A’ in my classes,” she said. “Ten to 15 percent Write for Features. Get Ask yourself, "Where am I? Who are She is, however, a fan of the “pre” take- will, but those who don’t can’t complain these people? Am I naked?" If you find home quiz. “I give a ‘pre’ take-home quiz with because it’s in their hands.” free stuff. x51260 yourself unable to answer any of these a list of quotes that contain the salient ideas and questions, you have officially had the best arguments of the author so that the students Darla Mercado is a staff writer for the week ever. delve into the material and get the authors’ Retriever. You may reach her at ideas,” she said. [email protected]. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You are a stone cold fox! Do you ever pass the mirror and then catch yourself at a certain Traveling exhibit traces the history of canines angle.. And then you just stop dead in your tracks because you're amazed at how hot you from THOUSAND HOUNDS, page 15 The range of time depicted in this exhibit is such a part of human life. This exhibit’s so much are? Yeah, us too. amazing. The photography starts in the mid fun because it’s thoughtful and silly and artistic contemporary America: a 1800s and ends within the last five years. It’s a lit- and sweet. It would be a shame not to see it, and Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) dog standing guard amidst tle overwhelming to look at the development of I know I’ll go back there every time I find myself the rubble in New York and photographic technology on this kind of time- missing my own silly puppy. "If you do something stupid, yet you're another being helped down line. The newest pictures feature an odd combi- The Cygnet Foundation is a non-profit too drunk to remember, did it really hap- on a harness above the nation of computer imaging combined with tra- foundation working toward the betterment of pen?"- Ancient Proverb- We say no.. no it burning buildings after ditional photography. Getting a look at these new children and animals in need through art-related did not.. 9/11. art forms is just as satisfying as looking at the programs. More information about the Another standout ele- entire exhibit itself. Foundation can be found on their web page at: ment of A Thousand A Thousand Hounds addresses every emo- www.cygnetfoundation.org. A Thousand Hounds Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Hounds is all the celebrity. There’s a black and tion. There are photographs that are stunning, is at the Albin O. Kuhn Library until December white photograph of Andy Warhol standing next horrifying, beautiful, funny, cute, adorable, sweet, 11th. Call 410-455-2270 for more information. Cupid's bow hits hard this week. Plan a to Cecil B. Demille’s stuffed dog. One particular- affection, and touching. There’s a little something special (expensive) dinner for two this week. ly sweet image shows Timothy Leary and his wife, for everyone here, in a way that I wouldn’t have Sarah Pevner is a staff writer for the Retriever. sleeping in a hammock with their puppy. thought possible. I had no idea that dogs were You may reach her at [email protected].

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 Features 17 Comedy-horror film Shaun of the Dead exceeds expectations

MIKE MORROW only a cricket bat, Shaun full-blown spoof or parody is not exactly Retriever Staff Writer concocts a plan to save his accurate. Generally, when we think of movie mom (Penelope Wilton), spoofs and parodies, we think of them as stepfather (Bill Nighy), mindless slapsticks with lots of fart jokes Although it’s been attempted before and, most importantly, (think of Leslie Nielson’s entire film career). many times, successful blends of comedy Liz. Shaun of the Dead is a very comedic take on and horror films are hard to find. I’m not Of course this plan the zombie movie genre, yet it manages to talking about horror films that are uninten- involves barricading them- keep its dignity by making the comedy gen- tionally funny, because those films are a selves in the Winchester, uine. At the same time, it manages to keep dime-a-dozen at your local Wal-Mart. because whenever the the horror element legitimately scary. Along Shaun of the Dead triumphs at the spectacu- undead are walking with a few nail-biting scenes, the film has a lar feat of being both genuinely funny and around trying to eat your generous bit of gore. Between zombies eat- frightening. flesh, you need lots and ing the flesh of the living and literally rip- In the movie, the title character Shaun lots of alcohol. ping the guts out of one of the characters, (Simon Pegg) is the epitome of the “work- The actors are well this is not a film for the squeamish. ing stiff.” He’s content to sleepwalk through cast in their roles in this Earlier this year the Broken Lizard’s life. His only social outlet revolves around British romantic come- comedy troupe tried to accomplish a similar drinking at a local pub, the Winchester, dy/horror film. Audiences feat by making the entirely awful with his unemployed slacker of a roommate can really sympathize with comedy/horror Club Dread, but only with Ed (Nick Frost). However, Shaun’s girl- Simon Pegg’s stuck-in-a- minimal success. Shaun of the Dead succeeds friend Liz (Kate Ashfield) is not content rut attitude and can hon- where Club Dread failed miserably by cen- with Shaun’s lack of ambition and complete estly root for him when he tering the plot on the romance and comedy lack of responsibility. After being dumped, starts to take charge of the instead of the horror. Shaun goes on an all-night drinking binge situation. Nick Frost gen- The bottom line is that Shaun of the with Ed, oblivious to the strange way people erates loads of laughs with Dead is a success. Simply put, it’s British are acting. his freeloading, oblivious, humor at its best. If you are able to laugh at Waking up the next morning, Shaun is videogame-obsessed folks beating zombies with the limbs of dead too hung over to notice that things aren’t approach to life. The people, this is a must-see movie for you. If they way they were last night. The streets always-reliable Bill Nighy you are able to look past the horror and are oddly deserted, and, oh yeah, the living is priceless in his role of gore, you’ll actually find a really endearing dead are roaming the earth! Why? No idea. the comedic, bothersome romantic comedy… with zombies. I’d like to place the blame on a pinkeye epi- stepfather, yet manages to demic. So after several comedic close Couresy of the Internet Movie Database be endearing when his Mike Morrow is a staff writer for the encounters, Shaun and Ed finally realize A popular guy: Simon Pegg stars as Shaun, just an average guy who’s doom is sealed. Retriever. You may reach him at mor- that they’re in mortal danger. Armed with in high demand among the newly undead. To call this movie a [email protected]. Affordable housing hits the Center for Art and Visual Culture

SARAH PEVNER for Baltimore’s Architecture Week. From Retriever Staff Writer October 9th to October 16th, these groups will present a whole host of lectures, tours This Thursday marks the opening of and exhibitions related to housing and the HOME House Project at the Center for planning in the Baltimore area. Art and Visual Culture (CAVC). The There are also important events to be HOME House Project, a traveling exhibit held on campus. On October 28th, in Fine created by the Southeastern Center for Arts 306, The Neighborhood Design Contemporary Art (SECCA), is part art, Center and the UMBC Department of part activism. Geography and Environmental Systems will Artists and architects from all over the give a lecture on affordable housing. On world were invited to submit designs and November 11th, in the same room, CAVC, drawings for sustainable, low-income hous- NDC and the Enterprise Foundation will ing to be built for those who need it. present a symposium titled “Community However, the designs you’ll see in the Building Through the Arts” which will dis- CAVC’s newest exhibit look anything but cuss the role of arts in community building “low-income.” and cultural activities in neighborhoods. Instead of low-rent, easy-to-build During the duration of the HOME House houses devoid of character or personality, Project, a film series will be held in the the designs (25 of the 100 on display were Commons, featuring films that address the deemed winners by the Project’s panel of need for affordable housing reform. judges, and may be built one day) present- The HOME House exhibit is more ed here are thoughtful, pleasant and even than just an interesting look into art, archi- beautiful. Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] tecture and visual design. There’s some- Concepts range from the entirely con- Affordable Beauty: Aesthetically-pleasing models of homes are showcased at the Fine Arts gallery. thing far more important here: the concept ceivable—small, two-story units—to the that affordable community building is pos- utterly fantastic—units shaped like bee- sible and necessary. Each of us can take an hives that support their own wildlife. It isn’t aesthetically attractive and an inspiring inform the campus community and hope- active role in creating a community that’s example of civil activisim. The fully instill a desire in students to help less safe, affordable, and comfortable for all of HOME House Project allows its fortunate local communities. The CAVC is its members, not just the affluent. This audience to imagine a society in already planning joint outreach programs exhibit is beautiful, uplifting and informa- which the primary importance of with the UMBC chapter of Habitat for tive, and the events planned around it a community is the comfort and Humanity in addition to their own individ- promise to be similarly fascinating. happiness of all its members. ual programs. Beyond that though, it forces the Expanding community awareness and The HOME House Project opens in the viewer to engage in an internal providing civil outreach is an important yet Center for Arts and Visual Community, dialogue about what’s often often overlooked power of art. It’s exciting Fine Arts Building Room 105, on Thursday, assumed when it comes to the to imagine the concepts in this exhibit September 30th. An opening reception will be idea of “affordable housing.” applied to the streets of Baltimore as it may held on the 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Purely as an art exhibit, the change the face of city housing as we know Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Project is really startling. The it today. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full list of digital imaging programs used However, the CAVC doesn’t stop their events planned around the Project can be now by artists and design firms efforts to raise awareness with the HOME obtained in the CAVC or online at: are just amazing. The detail and exhibit alone. Instead, the Center has http://www.umbc.edu/cavc/general.html. thought visible in each of these organized an entire series of events focusing More information on the HOME House designs, be they winners or not, on affordable housing and community out- Project can be found through SEECA, at often that houses in America receive this is touching. I was particularly drawn to an reach. www.SECCA.org. kind of design and aesthetic attention, to entry that uses large plastic shipping con- In October, they’ll partner with AIA say nothing of the fact that these houses are tainers as a form of housing, because that’s Baltimore, The Neighborhood Design Sarah Pevner is a staff writer for the supposed to be cheap to build and live in. already a reality in the Middle East. Center, The Baltimore Architecture Retriever. You may reach her at This exhibit is fascinating because it’s This exhibit is an effort by the CAVC Foundation and Baltimore Heritage, Inc. [email protected].

18 Features September 28, 2004 THE RETRIEVER The business of video games Are a few big conglomerates making all your games?

KYLE MAHANEY So that’s where Retriever Staff Writer games go, but we still haven’t talked about where they come Think of everything you watch, everything from. Well, when a you read, everything you listen to. Every single publisher and a devel- album, TV show, radio show, book, movie, oper love each other newspaper and magazine that you consume. very much, AND Courtesy of popsci.com Odds are, unless you’re deliberately avoiding The big three: MAKE A COM- them, one of about five corporations is responsi- Microsoft’s X-Box, MITMENT, a new ble for that product. Sony’s PlayStation2, and videogame is made. Five mega-corporations dominate the Nintendo’s GameCube When you media (occasionally you’ll see a list of ten, but dominate the console think videogame comparing the top five to the next five is like market. publisher, think comparing Godzilla to a Komodo dragon). movie producer. The Newscorp, GE, Disney, TimeWarner and development studio is the director, cast and Viacom own absolutely everything, including all crew; the console manufacturer is the theater network television and probably your soul. where the finished product gets shown. But where do video games fit in? They’re Publishers market and manufacture the media, right? By and large, it seems that the “top product to you, the gullible consumer. At this five” have barely made a dent in the gaming level, we start to see more variety and more inde- industry. So who makes your videogames? Some pendent voices emerge. people try to avoid conglomerate products, try- Electronic Arts is the largest videogame ing to stay “indie.” Is it possible to do that with publisher and is also independent of the “mega” independent game publishers? console manufacturers. Fifteen of the top 20 When talking about video game produc- game publishers are independently owned (in tion, there are basically three areas we have to terms of sales revenue). All three console manu- look at: development, publishing and manufac- facturers mentioned above have publishing turing. wings, as do GE and TimeWarner (Disney also You know the console manufacturers: Sony, has a small game publishing firm). Newscorp Microsoft and Nintendo are all major ones. Sony and Viacom have no game interests per se, is actually second-tier as far as mega-corporations though Viacom reluctantly owns Blockbuster for go, but may soon vault up the ladder with their those gamers who just can’t make a commit- purchase of MGM studios. Still, they’re large ment. enough when you consider that you could be Videogame developers basically create the playing a game developed and published by games you play. The developer is that team of Sony, on a Sony Playstation that’s hooked up to intrepid, Dorito-engorged, Monty Python-recit- a Sony TV with Sony speakers. ing nerds that we can all picture sitting for hours Microsoft is, of course, huge. Even if you rendering and encoding data in grubby base- love Microsoft you can’t deny that it’s simply ment offices. And you owe them so much enjoy- monolithic. Microsoft doesn’t have many media ment. Ironic, isn’t it? holdings, so it doesn’t belong with the mega-cor- There are dozens of successful development porations, but then again it dwarfs the mega-cor- firms, most of them independently owned and porations. If TimeWarner is Godzilla, then operated. However, every major publisher owns Microsoft is the box so large that Godzilla does- development firms, and every console manufac- n’t even realize he’s imprisoned in it. turer owns publishers who own developers. Even As they say on the ‘net, “all your bases the truly independent developers are immediate- belong to them.” ly reliant on a small handful of companies for As for Nintendo, it’s now the plucky under- their livelihood. The three main console manu- dog of the group, odd since it once dominated facturers – Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft – and the medium. Bill Gates has often ruminated of course the PC, are their only choices for game publicly on his desire to purchase Nintendo, development, other than the far-from-fertile something unlikely to occur thanks to the unex- land of Internet-based “web” games. pectedly high sales of the company’s Game Cube Even so, the fact is that a much smaller console. number of companies have much greater control The PC gaming industry is a trickier sub- over industry products in television and movies ject, since PCs aren’t designed purely as gaming compared to the growing gaming industry. platforms. Mostly the publishers treat them the Independent voices are heard in video games and same way network TV treats their cable stations, innovation is constant. The future isn’t in your as a way to repurpose products into a second TV; it’s right beneath it. market and potentially double their profit. Of course, Microsoft has the greatest interest in this Kyle Mahaney is a staff writer for the market, what with their Windows operating sys- Retriever. You may reach him at tem being the Starbucks of the computer world. [email protected].

by May Hu

THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 Features 19

AROUND Beginning [September 29] Incidentally... Events Happening Throughout the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area TOWN Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus Beginning [September 28] Wednesday, September 29 create not only new music, but new kinds of Please, Please, Please…let me see music, improvised right in front of the audi- Tuesday, Sept. 28 Friday, Oct. 1 Morrissey ence. Over the weekend, there will be over 20 Blacklight Pool ArtReach2004 Moz, Ex-Mr. Smith, Steven Patrick Morrissey live music performances at The Theatre Come out to the Gameroom for free UMBC is sponsoring ArtReach 2004, – whatever you call him, this guy’s been Project and there will also be free workshops, Blacklight Pool. It’s way better than regular guided by the expert leadership of arts edu- around on the music scene for some time street performances and sound installations at pool and it makes your teeth look really cator Eric Booth and composer Tania now, and with the relative success of the pop The Contemporary Art Museum, the white! The “clean fun” starts at 8pm and Leon, conference participants will explore icon’s recent album “You are the Quarry,” he Maryland Institute College of Art and The goes until 10pm on Tuesday, September and discover ways in which the arts – should have no trouble continuing to create True Vine. Times are 8:30 p.m. through 12 28. For more information, contact Russell including music, dance, theatre, visual art music, if that what His Highness Bigmouth a.m. each day plus a Saturday matinee from 1 Orem (MMB) at [email protected]. and the literary arts – create strong and so desires. This charming man is playing at p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 443-414-5414 for more imaginative minds. Conference partici- the D.A.R. Constitution Hall tonight at 8 information. Wednesday, Sept. 29 pants will gain new skills and tools to p.m. Be there on time, as the band’s sure to be Live Music – Continuous Play enrich their communities and activate their playing louder than bombs. TM* Friday, October 1 Come hear Continuous Play as they blast constituencies. Schedule of events: Friday Monolithic, Baby! their sounds on Market Street! Wednesday, evening: 7-8:30 p.m., Fine Arts Recital Thursday, September 30 After releasing seven records, a double disc September 29, 2004 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Hall. Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Eat a Peach greatest hits compilation last year and a new Enjoy great music as you eat and socialize. (Please note change of location to Albin O. They might be a little bit before your time, album this past year, the six member hard For more information, contact SEB at Kuhn Library, 7th floor). Sunday: 9:30 heck, maybe even a little bit before your par- rock troupe Monster Magnet is on the prowl osl.umbc.edu a.m.-2 p.m. (Please note change of location ents’ time, but don’t let that stop you from and out for fresh blood. What I mean to say to Albin O. Kuhn Library, 7th floor). See enjoying an evening of southern-fried rock is, the band is always looking for new fans, so Thursday, Sept. 30 schedule at www.umbc.edu/music/artreach with the Allman Brothers. Whether you’ve if you’ve never heard of these guys, get ready The HOME House Project heard of them through classic tunes like to have your eardrums blown out tonight at 8 The Center for Art and Visual Culture Monday, Oct. 4 “Jessica,” or you’ve seen VH1 documentaries p.m., at Towson’s Recher Theatre. Opening presents the HOME House Project, an “Valley of the Shadow: The Eve of War” detailing their career, or you’ve got no clue at tonight is Bongzilla (no comment) and Circle innovative multi-year initiative organized Lecture all who I’m talking about, do yourself a favor 9. by the Southeastern Center for Building on one of the many themes found and head down to Bristow, Virginia’s Nissan Contemporary Art (SECCA), Winston- in Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain, faculty, Pavilion for a huge show starting at 4 p.m. Young Manhood Salem, North Carolina. Through a com- staff and students are invited to attend a And who takes the stage before the Allman Usually the obvious labels applied to bands by petition and subsequent exhibition lecture/discussion led by Anne Rubin, Brothers? None other than Lynyrd Skynyrd, a marketing hacks do a poor-ass job of describ- addressing the future of affordable hous- assistant professor of history. Rubin will band whose career in some ways mirrors that ing their sound. “They’re Pearl Jam meets Led ing, SECCA challenged artists and archi- discuss her research focusing on antebel- of their touring partners. TM* Zeppelin!” or “A mix of Duran Duran, Limp tects to propose new designs for affordable lum life in two rural communities at the Bizkit and Phish!” or better yet, “Like and sustainable single-family housing for time of the Civil War. The innovative A Look Ahead Radiohead, only more… British!” But for I, low and moderate income families. An “Valley of the Shadow” Web site Tonight at the Lincoln Theater in the title “the southern-fried Strokes” actually opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 (http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu) and CD- Washington, D.C., you can take a trip to the fits them well. But going beyond the sound p.m. The Center for Art and Visual ROM won Rubin the first-ever e-Lincoln future, the musical future at least, by attend- bites, I’d advise everybody to check out the Culture is open Tuesday through Saturday Prize ing the “Gala Sneak Preview” of the Ellington Kings tonight at the Black Cat to see if they from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located in (http://www.umbc.edu/window/rubin.htm Jazz Fest 2005, with performances by Sanchez live up to their royal namesake. The rockin’ the Fine Arts Building. More information l) for scholarly work in new media. 1-2 & Masekela. All you forward-thinking music starts at 9:30 p.m. and if you’d rather wait for on the exhibition, public programming p.m., U.C., room 312. RSVP by heads will definitely want to be there, begin- a slightly shorter drive, you can catch them at and outreach is available at September 27 to Barbara Smith at ning at 8:00 p.m. this evening. TM* 9 p.m. tomorrow at Fletcher’s in Baltimore. http://www.umbc.edu/NewsEvents/releas- [email protected]. Light refreshments will TM* es/article.phtml?news_id=1087 be provided. She Blinded Me… With Science! Enthusiasts of high-tech sounds and music *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481-SEAT; Got an upcoming event? Email Liz Alcott at will want to check this one out: tonight www.ticketmaster.com [email protected]. through Saturday, October 2, it’s the 6th Got an upcoming area event? Annual High Zero Festival, an international Email [email protected] (min. 2 weeks festival that will see artists coming together to notice).

St. John Blondell [Retriever Staff] Pardon Me?: Comedian Jimmy Pardo performed at Power Plant Live! last weekend.

20 Features September 28, 2004 THE RETRIEVER By Noah Albro Microphones, Calvin Johnson Music review corner and Walkmen crank it up

Charity works and locals debut big

Sub-City records has impressive bands taking action for equally impressive causes

Compilation:Take Action Volume 4 (available October 5)

To be completely honest, I was through all forty-one bands on the two ashamed of myself for knowing as few CDs. The album really kept me fully groups on this album as I did. When I engaged there was a good mixture of fast looked at the list of names I began to real- songs and slower ones but even more ize that I knew a grand total of maybe ten important than that, these bands really bands on the entire CD. Normally, we all cared about what they were playing for – buy compilation discs because there are all life (the funds from this CD support non these awesome bands that we always listen profit suicide help organizations). Take Oliver Baranczyk [Retriever Staff] to…but that was out for me. With that Action comes on the heels of the Hopelessly Back in Baltimore: Calvin “Death” Johnson emphasizes the emotions expressed in his songs. confession out of the way, the album was Devoted to You sampler also produced by solid and really purposeful. The songs were Sub City and Hopeless records and with incredibly diverse sporting such big bands any luck will sell more than its predecessor. OLIVER BARANCZYK The next Björk, without a doubt, has to be Genevieve Castree, who calls herself Woelv. as: Coheed and Cambria, Mae, Taking Back Sub City compassionately supports over Retriever Staff Writer Singing in her native French, with only a softly Sunday, NoFx, Hawthorne Heights and twenty-four charities and has risen over strummed guitar to augment her fragile voice, she many other punk bands. It was really hard $400,000 for these various organizations. First of all, I would like to disclaim any hint prepared listeners for the main event: the for me to analyze all the music on this CD It’s nice to know that by purchasing this of comparison and contrast within this review. Yes, Microphones. Though the Microphones have con- because every band really had a different album you are not only getting good music the Microphones, Calvin Johnson, and friends sisted of a conglomeration of K Records artists over sound and musical styling. Plus, this review but you may also be saving a life. Pick up played a sparse, intimate show Tuesday, September the course of the last six years, Phil Elverum is the would be three pages long if I went this album and make a difference. 21 at the Ottobar in Baltimore. And also, home- main musical contributor and now calls himself town boys the Walkmen shouted and turned their Mt. Eerie, named after his last album under the amps up to 11 on Thursday at D.C.’s 9:30 Club. Microphones pseudonym. And yes, the headline does place the Microphones’ Playing a taut 45-minute show, the somber musical sound at one end of the spectrum Microphones intimately incorporated its well- UMBCers rock it yet again and the Walkmen, with their bombastic rock, on known guitar nuances and solemn compositions, the other end. But I do not aim to compare and enthralling all to witness his jaw-dropping per- contrast the two, for that would detract from the formance. Signaling the end of each song, Phil sheer enjoyment provided on both evenings, as would take a small hop and shyly offer a quiet Sylvan Screen: Summer Sampler well as the individuality of the artists. “thank you” to the crowd. An evening of such sub- I headed to the Microphones/Calvin Johnson tle beauty can only end with a quiet calm, and (Available now at SylvanScreen.cjb.net) evening with high hopes and wide-eyed enthusi- thus, the Microphones closed the evening with one asm. Calvin Johnson is the main man behind all of such moment. the incredible music that has erupted from On Thursday night, I prepared myself for a Washington state in the last 15 years. He’s the much more straightforward show than that of Even though this CD is only a rough guitar work on the CD is inventive to say founder of K Records’ Modest Mouse, Built to Spill, Tuesday night. Having seen the Walkmen before, I demo, Sylvan Screen’s unique spin on the the least, the riffs are melodic one minute Beat Happening, the Halo Benders, Mirah, etc. have knew to anticipate a loud show with inaudible indie/punk sound far surpasses the lack of but have the ability to become complete- all, at some point, recorded with CJ. That’s a pret- vocals and a vibe that oozed coolness. The mastering and production that comes ly dissonant at any given point. The ty good résumé, not to mention that he and Phil Walkmen take a certain mood to enjoy, and their with full album status. Sylvan Screen is drums riffs are original and remarkably Elvrum (a.k.a. Phil Elverum, the Microphones, Mt. sound is not as immediately accessible to the gen- composed of two UMBC natives, gui- executed and the bass lines are innovative Eerie) tour together frequently, a fact that sends eral public, though they do find themselves lauded tarist and lead vocalist Neil Cotteril and and flawlessly performed as well. The shivers down my spine. by many as a distinctly innovative group. guitarist Ganesh Kumarachandran (of great thing about their style of music is But the thing that I always hear is how the To a packed house in celebration of their first course it has other members…they just that it’s so far from convention that you shows with these two geniuses are simply amazing, hometown gig in a long while, the Walkmen con- don’t go here) and just recently played a couldn’t get uninterested with it if you though unpredictable. As a result, I found myself fidently strutted through a set that lasted an hour. show in our very own Cabaret. Sylvan wanted to. I figure the best way to blindly excited, yet wholeheartedly sure that I Frontman Hamilton Leithauser’s raspy vocal made Screen’s musical style is far from common- describe this demo is by letting the music would be blown away by whatever events came to his lyrics difficult to understand, but that did not place, incorporating wonderfully crafted do the talking for itself so pick up this pass. detract from their performance. The grand influ- violin and cello pieces into tracks like demo and check these guys out. Also be Little did I know that after a spirited dance ence of drums, bass and organ often overshadows Thirsty Hearts and Artic Cat adds a new looking for their first full length album to party conducted by opener Dan Deacon, however, the involvement of the guitar and vocals most dimension to their creative sound. The be out this winter. the music would only become more sparse as the cases, making for a sound that is their own, and evening hours waned. Calvin Johnson, in a sur- one that never ceases to interest those who witness prise entrance as the second act, brought a guitar it in a live setting. Adequately stepping through and his deep bass onto stage, as well as a sense of material from their debut, 2001’s Everyone Who humor quite welcome in such an intimate setting. Pretended To Like Me Is Gone and this year’s Bows With the fans turned off, the lights turned up, and & Arrows, with highlights being the anthemic clos- eager listeners abound, each with eyes fixed on er “The Rat” and “Everyone Who Pretended To him, Calvin ‘Death’ Johnson alternated between Like Me Is Gone,” the band’s brevity left more pieces featuring his slowly strummed guitar and a than enough room for much tangible enjoyment. cappella tunes. Whether by nature or simply part While I still remain in agreement with my of the act, his body awkwardly threw itself into odd introductory disclaimer, I will attest to the fact that positions, almost akin to a Turrets tic, and he care- both the Microphones and the Walkmen are differ- fully chose his words and stories in between songs. ent yet intricately related. Often a setting for dis- The crowed enjoyed a healthy amount of appointment, concerts and other musical events laughter, especially during the comments and always are subject to intense criticism; however, questions session at the middle of his set. Two sets one may argue that Tuesday at the Ottobar and Hello, lovelies. of “Happy Birthday” were sung as well as the Thursday at the 9:30 Club were poles apart, but Features is creating an Art’s Focus section. Want to visit art galleries and write about them? explanation of Calvin’s middle name. He explained would be helpless to refute that they were not Want to show off your musical skills? Want to write a few offbeat stories? Contact me, Sun, at that he once was Calvin Dennis Johnson, but equally great. [email protected], since I’m the grand master behind all this. instead chose to change it to something that told In the meantime, check out the stellar new art gallery, A Thousand Hounds: A Walk with more about his personality. Based upon that Oliver Baranczyk is a staff writer for the the Dogs Through the History of Photography at the Alvin O. Kuhn Library and tell me what thought process, he came to choose a new nick- Retriever. You may reach him at your favorite print is! name: Death. [email protected]

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THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 23 Sports Retrievers return from disappointing road trip, losing all three games This Week in Sports

ASTRID SPERLING Retriever Editorial Staff Men’s soccer UMBC field hockey suffered not one, but three upsetting losses this past After their first loss of the season against conference week, one of them to America East team Albany, the Retrievers get back to action on member Maine. After an exciting start September 29, when they play Virginia. Later in the week to the new season, the Retrievers now a game against another America East team is scheduled drop to a 3-6 record. for October 3. Both games are away. The first dissappointment came last Tuesday when the team played Women’s soccer Bucknell and lost 3-0. The Bison offense came on very strong and their More away games are coming up for the soccer ladies. defense made sure that UMBC did not On Friday they will travel to Maine for conference game score a single goal. The Retrievers only number one of the week. Two days later, the team will managed five shots during the entire face New Hampshire for some more conference action. game, while Bucknell recorded 14, out of which goalie Meghan Polek saved Volleyball seven. The next and most disappointing Three games are scheduled for the week. The first one is loss came on Friday against fellow con- today at Virginia Commonwealth, followed by an October ference team Maine. The Black Bears 2 game against conference school Stony Brook. They end their road trip with a game against Manhattan College on took the game 5-1 and improved their File photo [Retriever Staff] record to 7-3. Only a little over five Not happy: Field hockey ladies add three losses to their record. Sunday. minutes into the game, Maine scored their first goal. Four more followed Retrievers tried their very best, record- outshot the Rams 20-19 for the game, Field Hockey throughout the game, while UMBC ing 16 shots, but URI goalkeeper Jen and received more penalty corners with recorded one goal with five minutes to Perry managed to keep off every single 13-7, but in the end the ladies from The hockey ladies are the only team that does not have to go in the first half. The scorer Amy shot she was faced with, recording a Rhode Island proved to be the stronger leave UMBC this week. Two home games are next up. Marrow shot the point unassisted. total of seven saves for the game. While team. The first one against conference team Albany takes place Polek once again made seven saves for UMBC attempted their best to score, Next up for the Retrievers is on Saturday at 2 pm. On Sunday at 1 pm, Longwood the day. UMBC falls to 0-1 in confer- URI added another three goals to their another American East conference con- College will play your Retrievers. ence matches. list, finishing the day with five. With tender, Albany. The team will face their Also in Maine, UMBC went on to only a few minutes remaining on the opponent Saturday, October 2 here at play Rhode Island on Sunday. Though clock in the second half, the Retrievers UMBC. UMBC put up a good fight, it was not gave all they had and scored three goals enough to fight off the Rams, who took in a little over three minutes. Astrid Sperling is the Sports Editor an early lead of 2-0, which lasted them Unfortunately, that was not enough to at the Retriever. She can be reached at all the way into the second half. The hold the Rams at bay. The Retrievers [email protected]. Cross Country run comes up short at Lehigh University

DAVID JUN “The competition was and a newcomer to the team, per- Retriever Staff Writer intense, with some of the best formed well with his personally sat- schools in the nation out there,” isfying 27:10 in the open meet, to exclaimed sophomore Shawn place in the top 85. UMBC’s men’s and women’s Shokry. On the women’s side, Stefanie cross country teams competed UMBC’s men finished 19th Thomas paced the women in the with some of the best out of 24 teams and the women 6K (3.7 miles) with a time of 22:03 college teams in the finished 20th out of 26 teams. to finish in 44th place overall. Cara sport at the Paul Short “The course Wettlaufer came in behind her with

Run at Lehigh The course was was generally flat, a 22:45 for the team in 79th. University. generally flat, requiring us to U’tonna Sherrod finished with a With the perfect run through some 23:38 for third on the team. running weather con- requiring“ us to cornfields with Morgan Little and Jen Hickey fin- ditions around the run through one slight hill to ished consecutively to round out course, each man and “ mention of,” said the Retriever women’s top five. woman had the chance some cornfields Shokry. “The team did well for the part to go after their pre- with one slight Shokry led of training that they’re in at this ferred times in the hill to mention the men with a point of the season,” said Shokry. event. Some of the top time of 25:51 and Men’s and women’s cross coun- runners around the of. an 88th place finish in the 8K (4.8 try will take a break from competi- scene made the score- miles), which is a notable improve- tion and look to prepare well for board light up with excellent ment from his performance last their next cross country meet at times. year. Izudin Mehmedovic finished Hagerstown Community College Georgetown, Villanova and with a time of 25:58. Ryan on October 9th for the Maryland Auburn were the top three teams Cartwright and Aaron Smith fol- State College Cross Country at the Goodman course. Josh lowed with times of 26:15 and Championships. McDougal and Rob Curtis indi- 27:00. Rounding out the top five Mark Finizio [Retriever Staff] UMBC vs. Marshall: The Thundering Herd thundered over the Retrievers, vidually came up with the fastest for UMBC was J.J. Wetzel, who David Jun is a Retriever Staff who suffered a 0-2 loss. times on the K course with 23:43 posted a 27:11. writer and can be reached at and 23:53, respectively. Blake Davis, currently injured [email protected]

24 Sports September 28, 2004 THE RETRIEVER Meet the athletic staff: UMBC’s Taekwondo club Coach Pete Caringi hosts Black Belt Ceremony ASTRID SPERLING scenes. He describes it as an “unbelievable experi- Retriever Editorial Staff ence.” On days when he does not have soccer on his In his heart he is a true Italian, although he mind, Caringi likes to spend time with his family was born and raised in Baltimore where he lived in and friends. He enjoys watching his kids play soc- a neighborhood filled with the smell of spaghetti cer, and when he gets the chance he likes to read. and basil. Now, Pete Caringi is in his 14th season While he travels a lot for soccer, he does enjoy trav- as the men’s soccer head coach and this year the eling for other reasons. As a yearly event, he, his team is looking better than ever. wife, and some friends spend a few days in Las Caringi fell in love with soccer a long time Vegas. Caringi does not regret anything in his life ago. He went to school at Calvert Hall and the and is very happy with things at the moment. “I’ve University of Baltimore, which had an athletic been pretty fortunate I’ve been all over the country Men’s soccer department at the and different places. Right now I’m happy with life coach Pete time. Caringi played and my job, which is very important to me.” Caringi talks soccer, and not too Not surprisingly, sport has always been an about his accom- badly either. In 1975 important part in Caringi’s life, but everyone plishments in the team won the might not know that he has played almost every soccer as a national champi- sport out there. “I’ve played basketball, baseball, coach about as onship title. Not too flag football, even European team Handball.” He well as a player long after that he went says the neighborhood he grew up in was a part of and his Italian to the other side of the the reason he liked sports so much. roots - can you field. He coached at With a successful season already underway, guess what his Essex Community there are still challenges ahead of him and his team. favorite movie is? College for 10 years “There are always challenges- the challenge of before coming to being successful, the challenge of playing the best UMBC in 1991, when he was offered the head soccer we ever have, the challenge of making it to coach position. the NCAAs. We are marked this year, teams rec- Caringi says he has seen UMBC grow. He ognize us and know we could be dangerous, St. John Blondell [Retriever Staff] knew the school from the days when he came here because we surprised teams last year.” Caringi def- Everybody was kung fu fighting: Master Rusty Gay puts his students through the warm-up exercises. as a player, and he has seen the changes the cam- initely is someone who knows what he is doing. pus and the community have gone through. He Being the very confident man he is, he probably ASTRID SPERLING with performances by club members. Mr. says the school now has a great reputation, which would not deal with the sport and the team if he Retriever Editorial Staff Morris “Rusty” Gay led the class through has improved over the years. Even though the ath- didn’t know they would be very successful. Basics (warm-ups, hand and then leg tech- letic program is not as high in standings as the aca- This past week, UMBC was host to a niques). This was finished with the demic program, Caringi says UMBC athletics are rather big event for one of its club sports. demonstration of Tea Geuk 1 (a series of constantly developing in a positive direction. On September 21, the Taekwondo Club techniques, frequently referred to as a For the team, he says, his plans have always rewarded athletes with different degrees of ìform,î performed in such a manner that been the same. His main goal is improvement. He black belts in a ceremony that took place the end of one technique leads into the would like to see the team win the America East at the RAC. Many spectators attended the beginning of another technique). championship and qualify for the NCAA tourna- event as well as members of the local The demonstrations were followed by ment, but not only that: he wants the team to press. the most important part of the night-the advance as well. In 1999, after a fantastic season, Dr. Ian Soboroff opened the night ceremony of the belts in different degrees the team got to play Duke, the number one team, with a short introduction and then wel- to deserving students. Master Pham pre- at the NCAAs, and it took until overtime for the comed the club president Eric Hughes, sented Black Belts to: Dan Nguyen, Bao Blue Devils to be declared winners. who introduced his club officers. Director Nguyen, Arpad Zoltani, Li Ding (First No specific accomplishment stands out in of Athletics Dr. Charles Brown was pres- Dan); Craig Cambias (Second Dan); Ian Caringi’s mind that happened in the last few years. ent, as well as Senior Associate Director of Soboroff and Quan Tran (Third Dan). There have been many great accomplishments. Athletics Gary Wohlstetter, who were Finally, Grandmaster Thanh presented the Three out of the last five years, the team has been both thanked for their support of the fourth Dan (master’s status) to: Ron nationally ranked. In 1999, the team won the sport. Next, Hughes introduced two very Doughty and Morris Gay. Northeast Championship, which definitely was Quick Questions: important people to this sport; World The night was closed by Black Belt one of the greater moments of his coaching career. Taekwondo Federation sixth Dan (mean- performances and more demonstrations of Although a true soccer fan, Caringi does not What is your favorite food? ing sixth degree Black belt) and Vice the sport that is not as widely common travel to other countries, where soccer is more Italian food President of the Vietnamese Taekwondo here in the U.S. as it is in Asia, where it appreciated than it is here, to watch other teams Federation, Master Pham Phuoc Ky, who has its origins. Just by attending the play. He does not even have a favorite team, but is What is your favorite restaurant? has voluntarily been instructing in the event, guests in the audience had the partial to Italian teams for obvious reasons. Once DeSantis and John’s Carry-out position of the Chief Instructor for the chance to see close up what the sport is the entire UMBC team got to travel to Scotland past 20 years. President of the Vietnamese really about and learn a thing or two during pre-season. They played a number of What is your favorite movie? Taekwondo Federation, Grandmaster about the art of Taekwondo. Scottish teams in the course of that visit, which was The Godfather Thanh Vuong Dinh was introduced next. a memorable trip for everyone. When the USA He has been acting as the club’s advisor in Astrid Sperling is the Sports Editor at hosted the World Soccer Cup in 1994, Caringi What is your favorite book? the World Taekwondo Federation. the Retriever. She can be reached at was involved and got to help out a bit behind the The Winner Within, by Pat Riley The official welcome was followed [email protected]. Athleteof theWeek: Robin Barbaris Jessica Prosen

All-Conference goalkeeper Robin Mullins, when asked to highlight Barbaris’ strong on average (1.49). Barbaris had a phenomenal ‘click’ as a team, the season will get really Barbaris has started every women’s soccer points in the net. “She’s great in one-on-one sit- freshman year in 2002, in which she played over interesting.” game over the past two years she has been at uations and can make incredible diving saves.” 1,400 minutes in the net, while allowing only 31 Come cheer on your Lady Dawgs at UMBC and is continuing that trend as the The team’s most recent 5-0 victory over goals to be scored and making 72 saves. That their next home game as they take on team’s fall season is well underway. UMBC’s Delaware State gave the Lady Dawgs a winning same year Barbaris recorded three shutouts. Binghamton University Friday, October 8th lead goalie had an impressive five saves record of 4-3 as they prepare to play eleven more Barbaris attributes her success to “the team at 3 pm. against Marist College when a goal scored by in-season games. This win marked Barbaris’ third atmosphere I am put in everyday…I know my sophomore Betsey Day in overtime resulted shutout of the season. girls would do anything to help me out so I try in the Dawgs first win of the 2004 season. “We have a lot of strong returning players to do the same.” “Definitely my quickness,” comments and the freshman this year brought a lot of The results of the 2004 Coaches’ Pre-season Barbaris when asked what her strengths as a speed,” comments Mullins on the team’s poten- Poll predict the Lady Dawgs will finish seventh in goalie are. “I am really short for a goalkeeper, tial for success during the remainder of the sea- the America East Conference after ending last so I have to make up for that somehow.” son. “We are playing well and have a lot of poten- season with a conference record of 4-4-1, finish- Barbaris recorded seven saves in the tial to get better.” ing in sixth place. team’s win over Mt. St. Mary’s, following Last season, Barbaris earned America East “This is the most talented team I’ve played another shutout in their previous game of the All-Conference Second Team honors after rank- on at UMBC. I know we will definitely finish season against Howard University with a ing third in the conference for shutouts per game above seventh,” speculates Barbaris on the team’s final score of 1-0. (0.44), as well as save percentage (1.49). This success this season. “I think we have the potential “What aren’t Robin’s strengths as a standout goalkeeper was also fifth in the confer- to beat any of the teams in our conference. We goalie?” questions sophomore Megan ence for saves per game (5.29) and sixth in goals have a young team, but once we completely

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RecSports 101: Keepin’ it real This Week: Football fever with a tennis kicker

BY DUSTIN FISHER www.umbc.edu/Recreation/Intramurals/. So Retriever Staff Writer grab your friends and make sure you stop by RAC 321 or call 410-455-1540 to find out Football fever is striking UMBC: the how you can sign up. Good luck and we’ll see Ravens have won again and the remaining you on the field! the Redskins fans are hoping the new sheriff That being said, I know football isn’t in town can make a miracle turnaround this for everybody. That’s why we run all these season. other events too. And I also know that not And now, it’s time for you to join in the everybody can commit themselves to an action. Flag football is one of the few remain- entire month of playing a sport every day. So ing spectator sports in intramurals, with our I have a solution for those of you still read- outdoor facilities spread all over the place. ing. The flag football games will be played on This Saturday, October 2nd, we will be Erickson Field between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 hosting a weekend tennis tournament at p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s a high traf- UMBC’s tennis courts by the RAC. You can fic area and an exciting sport to play. sign up online at the above website or you Your game will be broadcast live by visit RAC 321. The tournament will begin commentators watching from the Alvin O. at around 11:00 a.m. and will probably run Kuhn Library, the Skylight Lounge in the until about 6:00 p.m. There will be two lev- Commons and the windows of Erickson els of men’s singles competition, as well as all Hall. other divisions of play represented (men’s So whether you’re out there looking for doubles, women’s singles and doubles and some fun and friendly competition or you’re coed doubles). So try to free up your just trying to look good to impress some of Saturday this week so you can come hang your friends and random strangers, flag foot- out with us and play a little tennis. Everyone ball is the way to go. will play three matches, round-robin, and The sign-up deadline has passed already, we’ll have playoffs shortly afterwards. It’ll be but the league won’t start until this a long day, but you’ll have breaks and it’ll be Wednesday, so it’s not too late to get on a worth it in the end. So if I don’t see you on team as a free agent. You can bring a couple of the football field, I expect to see you on the friends too. There are three leagues of compe- tennis courts this Saturday. Call me, Dustin tition to suit all teams that want to play. Fisher, if you need anything. 410-455-1540. There’s a competitive men’s division (NFL), a Countdown to dodgeball: 21 days recreational men’s division (CFL), and a coed league for all the football-loving females on Dustin Fisher is a staff writer for The campus. If you want to know more about the Retriever. You may reach him at league, check us out on the web at [email protected].

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THE RETRIEVER September 28, 2004 Advertisement 27 f] om INSIDE . He y way of The Retriever . She can be reached at can be reached . She ell as the first of a four 28 28 23 .umbc.edu. Virginia against Virginia against Virginia w Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staf THE RETRIEVER s Bouna Coundoul notched his ’ Next up for the lady Dawgs is a up for the lady Dawgs Next Astrid Sperling is the Sports Editor is the Sports Astrid Sperling The Retrievers outshot George The Retrievers The Retriever es but did not get any help fr trip to Tuesday. on Commonwealth astrid@tr at ert on four shot attempts. The shutout ert on four shot attempts. s offense. ucchiella has stepped up for us this season,” eached at [email protected]. The Dawgs were outshot 13-12. McElligott was outshot 13-12. McElligott were The Dawgs at 7pm Wednesday on Virginia UMBC plays at The assist by McElligott gives him 98 career gives McElligott The assist by was able to net minder Andy Marchica Junior able to handle their high pressure,” were “We press- with a two point lead, UMBC kept Even for possessions,” said McGowan. played “We Watson goal when added their third The Dawgs Albany was the confer- game against Saturday’s The lone goal of the game came b “C Amit Chand is a staff writer at Amit e a goal as Albany ashington 9-7. September 28, 2004 September UMBC’ unable to conv for the Retrievers. was a first this year contest. in a non-conference said Caringi. points for holds the school record points. Ray Ford with 124. scored Washington hold off the Colonials early on as George came out in attack mode. “They that we had an early onslaught said McGowan. dealt with.” ing the Colonials. W [Withto rush is no need things,” added a lead] there Goddard. junior midfielder Steve The goal was Cucchiella. off of a lead pass from scored career. Watson’s the first of ence opener for both teams, as w UMBC was unable to trip for the Dawgs. game road scor sixth shutout of the season. Gbolo less than four minutes into the Yan Albany’s charged the ball, Gbolo As Marchica second half. corner of the net. Marchica slipped it into the lower totaled four sav third of the season. third can be r Retrievers fight to get back to .500 mark atson and y pressuring W e will need to ross also did not show any also did not show ross att ucchiella was his y C No time for errors: led all players with a match-high 13 led all players kills. G a total of 28 recording weaknesses, her which moves assists for the day, into an all time fourth place for the The team falls to 7-8 on Retrievers. the season after the upsetting loss. oss Country Invitational in Lehigh s attacking offense paid e on our defense to win Cr eshman M Volleyball picks up one win, one loss picks up one win, one Volleyball oss r The AMIT CHAND The goal b Retriever Staff Writer But UMBC was able to adjust to But “The for wind was a problem UMBC’ erman UMBC’s defense continued its UMBC’s “We are more of an attacking more are “We om fr ely mor eoh who ednesday with a blanking of the e early in the game b “Later in the season w r games.” T team,” said head coach Pete Caringi. team,” said head coach Pete Colonials. W ee assisted us,” said junior Matt McGowan. us,” said junior Matt dominating play on a gusty East. George Washington’s defense. Washington’s George the weather conditions quickly. The conditions quickly. the weather Albany drops UMBC to 0-1 in the Am Albany drops scor the season to Albany, 0-1. The loss at 0-1. the season to Albany, off against the Colonials as they scored Dawgs scored their first goal at the 6:34 scored Dawgs Colonials. The Retrievers were able to were The Retrievers Colonials. however, saw the Retrievers’ first loss of Retrievers’ saw the however, mily B their second goal only 12 minutes into the pass to jun- fed a cross game. McElligott who put it in the net Cucchiella ior Powell a the Retrievers out to give six yards from third victorythird in as many games. Saturday, 2-0 lead. the scoring UMBC needed to defeat the Colonials, 3-0. The shutout was UMBC’s Colonials, 3-0. Men’s soccer falls to first team this season falls to first team this Men’s soccer mark when senior Derek McElligott took McElligott when senior Derek mark home against the George Washington home against the George The men’s soccer team won their fourth soccer The men’s a pass fr scored from 17 yards out. That would be all out. 17 yards from scored game of the season on Wednesday with a win at Wednesday game of the season on Lose America East opener Lose America DAWGS UPSET DAWGS THE COLONIALS ecorded 13 serviceecorded aces in , it was once again er ers r ev After these two exciting games After these two exciting w adison. The Dukes dominated the The Dukes adison. o etriev ecorded a match-high 17 kills and ecorded the match and 10 total blocks. G triple- almost managed her first ever double with eight kills, 38 assists and finished with 13 kills Teoh 19 digs. and 11 digs while E the fourth game to take the match of 30- with 20 kills for a final score 17, 30-16, 23-30, 30-22. R r finished with 11. Freshman Folk Katrina Carrick had the top hitting for herself with to show percentage on 12 attacks, for nine kills, one error also She a .667 hitting percentage. added one solo and thr blocks. James versus came a downfall M in three match against the Retrievers games with 30-16, 30-25, 30-20. together perfectlyJMU worked and continued their outstanding season. H centage. Teoh/Gross Thursday in e up too easily and ers fell 0-7 on the season. tate, who was unable to awgs came on all photos Anita Field ol the game from the beginning ol the game from The second win of the week for The second win of the week another home game, when the 3-1. Once smashed Loyola Retrievers again, it was the duo of that helped the team to the win with solid performances. Both recorded double-doubles. 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