e Thresher Vol. XCIII, Issue No. 9 SINCE 1916 Friday, October 21, 2005 s Tobias remem Baker RAs to leave college by Beko Binder ment for a couple of months, that's OK. I'd rather have a quality candidate ;ind hence a THKKSHER STAFF quality RA who moves in a little late than a Baker College formed a resident associate sub-par candidate who is punctually moving joyful, compassionate search committee Tuesday to fill two RA posi- in in January." tions that will be vacated this year. RAs Katie Peacock said he thinks the committee may by Sarah Baker Beth Higgins and Adam Gottlieb announced have a hard time finding suitable replacements they will leave the college at the end of the fall THKFSHER STAFF for the departing RAs. semester. RA Mac Griswold announced he will "I think a real difficulty we're going to have Jones College junior Rachel Tobias, leave at the end of the academic year. is maintaining the same dynamics that the whom friends remember for her thought- The search committee includes nine RAs and masters have currently," Peacock fulness and free spirit, died in her room students — one senior, three juniors, three said. "Our RAs complement eacb other very Oct. 8. sophomores and two freshmen. well, as well as the masters. I think it's going More than 100 people attended a me Search Committee Chair Aryn Subhawong to be challenging to find applicants of the morial service for Tobias Oct. 12 in the said applicants can meet and interact with same caliber." Jones Commons. At the service, Dean of the current RAs at an event Wednesday. The Higgins and Gottlieb, who were selected Undergraduates Robin Forman, who was committee will make its final decisions in mid- as RAs in April 2004, are no longer allowed to Jones master through Spring 2005, and November, Subhawong, a senior, said. hold their position because neither is currently Tobias' friends spoke about her life. The The committee will try to fill both positions a full-time employee at Rice. In an Oct. 12 e- service also included a song sung by Jones this fall, but has not ruled out conducting a sec- mail to the Baker listserv announcing their senior Jesse Cortex, a scene from Tobias' ond search in the spring for Griswold's replace- departure, Higgins and Gottlieb explained favorite movie Garden State and a slideshow ment, Baker President Ryan Peacock said. that shortly after becoming RAs, Higgins' of pictures. "If we find two good candidates, we'll most research project at the Baker Institute was
As of Tuesday, the Harris County Medi- COURTESY JONES COLLEGE likely take them," Peacock, a senior, said. terminated. According to their letter, former cal Examiner's Office had not determined Jones College junior Rachel Tobias "However, we're not limiting ourselves. If it Vice President for Student Affairs Zenaido the cause of death. turns out we feel like we only have one good Camacho gave Higgins and Gottlieb a year Tobias suffered from Complex Regional treated with counseling, pain medication candidate, then there's a possibility we'll still — until August 2005 — to find a new job at Pain Syndrome. Student Health Services and physical therapy, Jenkins said. do a second search next semester." Rice. In the e-mail, Higgins and Gottlieb wrote Director Mark Jenkins (Will Rice '83) said Tobias was from Cooper City, Fla. She is Peacock said the flexible search schedule that they applied for a combined 10 jobs on the disease is characterized by severe pain, survived by her parents, Ben and Barbara, will allow the committee to find the strongest campus. Earlier this year, they asked Dean of usually localized in one limb. Symptoms and brother, Danny. replacements possible. Undergraduates Robin Forman if they could include allodynia — pain caused by stimuli Jones junior Elizabeth Molacek, who was "One thing that I'm really not going to remain as RAs if neither found a job, and he that previously had not caused pain — and one of Tobias' closest friends, said Tobias tolerate [in this search is] us rushing a deci- told them last week that they could not stay, an increase in pain intensity, Jenkins said. was a happy, upbeat person. sion or taking an inferior candidate in order the e-mail states. Although some patients can recover, "Everyone says her smile is what they to fill a position, even though we are pressed Forman said Rice's long-standing policy there is no cure for the disease, which is See TOBIAS, page <> [for time] because Katie Beth and Adam will has required RAs to be full-time university be leaving in a couple of months," Peacock employees. said. "If we have to have an open RA apart- See BAKER, pape 7 Hanszen coordinator retires after 20 years by Katricia Lang Cumby said she chose to retire because of her approaching 70th T HRESHER STAF F birthday and because she wants (llynda Cumby, Hanszen's college to spend more time with her hus- coordinator for almost 20 years, will band. retire at the end of the semester. Cumby said the new coordinator Cumby is the fourth Hanszen College will be fortunate to have a job at staff member to announce her resig- Hanszen. nation this year: Resident Associate "[They get to find out] what it is Nancy Elliott will leave by the end of like to spend 20 years of your life the semester and RAs Paul and Jen coming to a job that you love," Cumby Sutera will leave at the end of the said. "TTiere was never a day I didn't academic year. want to be here." A search committee — which has Hanszen senior Lauren Vanderlip not yet formed — composed of stu- said Cumby was excited about the be- dents and Hanszen Masters Barbara ginning of the Fall 2005 semester. and Wes Morris will select the next "After being gone for about a college coordinator. The committee month, she came back on a Monday plans to find a new coordinator by the and told me about how she couldn't end of the semester so Cumby can sleep because she was so excited to help the new coordinator transition come back to work," Vanderlip said. EMMA HOWELL/THRESHER into the position, Hanszen President "It was like a kindergartener before Dan Jaqua said. the first day of school." Although masters can hire college Hanszen junior Kelsey Flynt said Sowing the seeds coordinators without student input, Cumby will be difficult to replace. Lynn R. Lowry Arboretum Co-founder Charles Tapley spreads his own mixture of wildflower seeds on the hill the Morrises will include students in "Her shoes are gigantic and I don't behind Reckling Park. The arboretum's goal is to promote environmental literacy by beautifying the campus. the selection process, Jaqua said. See COORDINATOR, page 5 Students referred to U. Court for INSIDE Screw Your Roommate OPINION Page 3 underage drinking at public party Rice Program Council's annual blind date event takes place tomorrow. Set up A&E Page 9 Dial, Calder exhibits impressive wrong going on there. I just saw a handful of your roommate with that cute sophomore ; by David Brown across campus or just hang around Willy's students without wristbands holding beers. SPORTS Pagr 12 fliRESHFR F.nrmRIAI. STAFF Statue to watch dates find each other. An ... I think the [alcohol servers] were doing a Volleyball hosts weekend matches after-party at Willy's Pub begins at 10 p.m. Rice Police referred eight students to pretty decent job." MuSL Student Judicial Programs for Alcohol Brown social Tommy Jackson said all the Policy violations at Brown College's "Mar- referrals were issued at the public party in the Congratulations Astros! "How many more decades does the U.S. govern- Brown Commons. ment need to bang its head against a wall before garitaville" party Saturday. The students The Astros head to the World Series for we give up a failed policy?"— Daniel Griswold, "Someone with a wristband would hand [a were .thenJ"eferred to University Court for the first time in franchise history. director of the Cato Institute's Center for Trade adjudication. drink] off to someone without a wristband," Policy Studies, on economic and travel embargoes None of the students, however, was issued Jackson, a junior, said. "We checked for wrist- Scoreboard against Cuba. See story, page 8. minor in possession citations, Rice University bands the whole night. ... It's just really hard Football Police Sergeant Gary Spears, who patrolled to prevent someone without a wristband from Rice 21, Tulsa 41 Weekend Weather the party, said. Spears also said all the refer- getting a drink if someone is willing t' • give Soccer Friday rals were for underage drinking, and none was them one." Rice 1, Houston 1 Partly cloudy, 60 88 degrees RUPD Lieutenant Phillip Hassell said the Swimming Saturday issued for serving alcohol to minors. Rice 67, Houston 44 number of citations is not out of the ordinary Mostly sunny, 56-84 degrees "We certainly didn't see any problems Volleyball Sunday for a large public party. with the way alcohol was being served," Rice 3, UCF 2 Sunny, 53-81 degrees Spears said. "We had an officer by the bar "Eight is a little high, but not outrageously — that was me — and I didn't see anything so," Hassell said. THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005
the Rice Thresher So, we thought, what else is found| IT unveils its campus-wide? And eureka! All we have to do is attach these little master plan for a antennas to their heads ... Broaden RA pool to campus wireless include grad students system at the Resident Associates are strange creatures—there is no typical SA forum. RA. Some are young, exuberant tenure-track assistant professors. Some are grandfatherly, a source of institutional memory. Some / are staff members seeking interaction with students. And as of now, two do not earn a Rice paycheck at all. (See story, page 1.) We like this diversity — although we understand that legally Rice cannot use non-Rice employees as RAs — and we think it should expand. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The qualities undergraduates want in an RA — such as 24/7 availability, an outgoing personality and an appreciation for the funny quotes to the Backpage. Let's fishing industry as well as the quirkiness of Rice and its students — are not possessed solely by Hurricane Rita jokes bring back this once entertaining environment of the region. a certain class of people in the Rice community. Anyone affiliated and laugh-inducing tradition, be- Right now, oil and gas companies with Rice might have these qualities — or might not. So Rice will hurtful, inappropriate cause nothing is more entertaining like Shell are planning their next big have the best RAs when there are as few restrictions on the ap- than reading dirty quotes made wave of energy projects, including plicant pool as possible. This will allow search committees to find To the editor: by professors, stupid questions ones to import natural gas. One ques- tion remains: Will these corporations the RAs who best fit their colleges, regardless of why they are on I have been biting my tongue asked by freshmen and drunken for the past two weeks, listening to conversations covering a myriad use safe and sustainable technol- the university payroll. people say, "Hurricane Rita was such of topics. ogy, or will they continue to short- Therefore, graduate students should be allowed to be RAs. Besides a bummer" and "Hurricane Rita was I will start misclass off with two change the Gulf Coast in search of increasing the overall applicant pool, adding graduate students to really nothing." I have barely kept humble contributions, in the hopes higher profits? the list of possible populations from which RAs can be drawn would myself from shouting back, "The that it will inspire a flurry of future Rory Chambers have a number of advantages. storm that destroyed my hometown submissions. Rice is full of amazingly was nothing?" comical individuals, so allow misclass Lovett freshman First, graduate students are generally younger than assistant The closest I came to responding to prove this. Let's read about all professors and most staff. They are closer to undergraduates in the was during the three days I spent at the hilarity that goes on between university pecking order and they might be even better able to relate Rice when my family and I still had the hedges. Viewers should urge to undergraduates than current RAs. no idea whether the many trees sur- "Apparently, he likes to hang out Secondly, many Rice undergraduates want to go to graduate rounding our house in Beaumont, with his wang out" — anonymous television choice Texas had fallen and destroyed Martel junior about a wearer of school, and honest, helpful advice from someone who was in gradu- it, which has happened to many low-riding pants To the editor: ate school less than 15 years ago is sparse. Having an approachable people 1 know. A newly-restored "Ecstasy — not a word I write or As producer of The Charles graduate student down the hall might help demystify the graduate cathedral had its dome ripped off use very often."—anonymous MUSI Snider Show at Houston Media- school application process — and, more importantly, the graduate by the storm. A mall was completely 421 professor Source, I concede my thoughts may student experience. destroyed. The entire area where I be subjective, but 1 know there live has been compared to a war zone. iMuren Freeman are many fans of cable access at Finally, including graduate students as RAs would integrate them Power and water took two weeks to Martel junior and around Rice University who into the college system, bringing the system closer to President even partially restore and have still would lament and grieve over the Edgar Odell Lovett's original vision and forming a more cohesive not reached my neighborhood. My loss of cable access in Houston. It campus community. family is still displaced, relying on Creepy guys can find entertains but also informs. the help of our relatives. The only roadblock is that turnover among graduate student RAs The feedback viewers share with So the Backpage mocking Hur- date on RTV5 show me shows a vast majority approve might be high, because many are only here for a short time. But this ricane Rita (Oct. 7), five weeks after of and enjoy the vast majority of problem would be solved if college search committees prioritized ap- the Backpage mocked nothing in To the editor: programs on Houston MediaSource. plications from first-year Ph.D students — generally here for about light of Hurricane Katrina (Sept. 2), Andrew Sinclair's article fails to Individuals who disagree with or dis- five years — who if accepted could start their term in their second infuriated me. I know that Hurricane offer real solutions — how many like a program may rightfully change semester or year. Katrina was a bigger storm and that guys are really going to "get off the channel. Beaumont will recover more quickly [their asses] and go talk to some- I urge the Houston MediaSource For too long, undergraduates have viewed graduate students than New Orleans, but it is still hardly one?" ("Confessions of a creepy guy: audience to write their respective as just the "creepy" people who TA our classes, grade our home- nothing. We haven't asked for shel- We're not that bad," Oct. 7) A new council member to urge them to work and hang out at Valhalla. That need not be the case. Includ- ters or meals ready to eat or even a show on RTV5 called "Screw-Yer- seek alternatives to the recent ing them in college life by considering them in RA searches will concert in New York to benefit us. Roommate — The TV Series" will contract vote failure and to find strengthen ties between all Rice students, among numerous other Can we just have a little sensitivity be an easy way to boost dating at ways to keep free speech alive and to our plight? Rice, especially for the "creepy" advantages. to keep clever entertainment on In short, I would appreciate it guys Andrew described. Instead Houston television. greatly if everyone would give nie of the creepy guy asking a girl out some peace from the constant Hur- himself— and risking painful rejec- Charles Snider ricane Rita jokes. If nothing else, do tion — this 'IV show will do all the it in the interest of being consistently work instead. politically correct, rather than picking Creepy guys just need to relax, How IT should spend and choosing who is worthy of having albeit in front of the video camera, you take care not to offend. and enjoy a fun date with a cute girl. CONTACTING THE I recommend that all the creepy- THRESHER $10 million on students Katy Mulvaney guys (and gals) follow Sinclair's The Information Technology department has about $10 mil- Baker freshman advice and get off of their butts and do something about their Letters lion to spend on improvements, and in anticipation of Monday's situation — apply for the show! • I jetters to the editor should Student Association forum on how to spend that money, we would Please, Backpage, be sent to the Thrcsherby e-mail like to offer our thoughts. Catherine Keeney to [email protected]. letters The biggest IT problem at Rice that can be fixed with $10 mil- bring back misclass Tiffany Truss must be received by 5 p.m. on lion is that too many vital academic activities are restricted to Mess seniors the Monday prior to a Friday computers in Owlnet labs. Students who want to buy MATIAB, To the editor: publication date. "Wait? Where did it go? Why has • All letters to the editor SAS or Mathematica for their own computers pay prices that are it disappeared? Can it come back? Oh Students urge Shell must be signed and include subsidized but still prohibitively high for college students, and how I miss it." college and year if the writer VPN access from off-campus is tedious. The result: Many Owlnet This series of statements, ques- to mind Texas gulf is a Rice student. labs, where the necessary software can be expediently accessed, tions and even pleas heard from • letters should be no lon- are excessively crowded. countless readers of the Thresher all To the editor: ger than 250 words in length. refer to one subject: the Backpage The Thresher reserves the If IT spent some of its money on software subsidies and on im- 1 would like to comment on an misclass. Why did the Threshertake it activity that took place Sept. 14. right to edit letters for both proving VPN speed, these problems would be somewhat alleviated. from us? Were we not funny enough? Students on campus working with content and length. Students' personal computers, whether on- or off-campus, would Did we no longer entertain? the Gulf Restoration Network become more viable places to do homework. I remember the glory days of teamed up to call Shell U.S. (las and Subscribing the Backpage, during my freshman Another chunk of ITs $10 million should go toward subscriptions Power CEO Jose Lima, with a very • Annual subscriptions are year of 200.V04, when the misclass simple message: Texas wants and available for $50 domestic and to music downloading services. There is a market for such subscrip- was the absolute highlight of the deserves closed-loop liquified natural $125 international via first tions, so free and legal music downloading for students is possible, section. Reading hilarious quotes gas terminals. Over 300 calls were class mail. especially at a university of Rice's size. submitted by students and staff, made and several students spoke to In addition, more electrical outlets should be added to Keck Lec- and then guessing the identity of Lima himself. the speaker of those quotes, was a The current Shell projects Advertising ture Hall and Fondren Library, so students whose laptops have a less • We accept display and great joy come every Friday. What propose using open-loop LNG than ideal battery life enioy as much convenience in these areas as classified advertisements. Ad- could be funnier than reading hilari- terminals for sites in the Gulf of vertisements must be received those who go wireless. This may fall under Facilities, Engineering ous statements made by peers and Mexico. These terminals would by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior and Planning's purview, but perhaps IT could provide the funds professors? From the profane to the use hundreds of millions of gallons to a Friday publication date. from its pot. ignorant, the misclass quotes always of the gulf's seawater every day to brought laughs to Rice. Please contact our advertising process the LNG. This would kill manager at (713)348-3967 or Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of the Thresher So in this letter, I make a simple billions of fish eggs, larvae and thresher-ads&rice. edu for nu >re editorial staff. request. Please bring back mis- zooplankton, severely harming information. class. Thresher readers, e-mail your the commercial and recreational THE RICE THRESHER OPINION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 Guest column Guest column Catholics must oppose secular Amendment 2 God's love, forgiveness In the interest of honesty, I would When forming its official stance ricane rebuilding — the state and like to state from the outset that I am on this amendment, the church federal governments—dictate the opposed to Amendment 2, which, as should consider its traditional role in definition of marriage. provide absolute truth those of you who walk by Fondren marriages. Marriage has always been So although I oppose the goal, I Library know, would a religious affair. Yes, there feel compelled to warn those inter- God loves humanity. As a holy, you to look yourself in the eyes amend the Texas Consti- are civil ceremonies for ested in stopping even civil unions righteous, sovereign, creator in a mirror and honestly tell your- tution to ban same-sex marriage, but the concept and preventing same-sex marriages God, he loves a sinful, selfish self that you are a good person, marriages. I am, in fact, is grounded in religion to be careful to whom they give the humanity that denies him at completely free of sin. When we in favor of allowing same- and will never depart power to decree who can marry. Even every opportunity. His actually slow down and sex marriages. from it. No religion — the if the government currently agrees love, though, is not the allow ourselves to think It seemed no sooner Catholic Church nor any with you, you may be dismayed when weak, shallow, make-me- about it, it is scary how had I signed the oppos- other—has ever deferred the political wind changes. feel-good-about-myself far our thoughts and ing petition on my way to the government on an kind of love that plagues desires are from what is to class than an e-mail issue of marriage. In fact, contemporary America. good, true and pure. appeared in my box from Katy the Pope's refusal to yield We do not want His love is not a tool to The question is: the Catholic students' Mulvaney to King Henry VII on the increase your portfolio, How are we to respond listserv, telling me the sanctity of marriage is [government] to take boost your self-esteem to our sin? Some people Bishops' decision about the reason the Church of or maximize your po- try to do as much good the amendment. Not surprisingly, England was formed. marriage away from tential. His love is a Daniel as they can to make they support it. Although I under- Suddenly, we are willing to allow religious establishments powerful, transforming, Wang up for all of their sin. stand and disagree with their argu- the Texas government to dictate unmerited grace in the Others ignore their sin ment about marriage being based what does or does not constitute a and impose politics light of the knowledge as much as they can or on the relationship between a man marriage. Suddenly, this sacred rite of sin, based on the truth of his rationalize their sin by reminding and a woman, to rehash this yet is the government's to decide and on such a private and word and receiving its clearest themselves that it is natural and again would be pointless. It is an define. The Catholic Church has expression in the life and death that nobody is perfect. Still oth- issue with which we are all overly decided to support Amendment 2 sacred institution. of Jesus Christ. ers actually exalt in their vileness familiar and not likely to change simply because it happens to agree We are a generation that has and delight in their sin. The truth our views on. with what the amendment says. substituted personal meaning for is that we all ought to feel guilty However, I would urge the Bishops All religiousTexans who respect truth. What gives my life mean- for our sin because we are just to examine the implications of the the sanctity of the sacrament of ing is true for me and what gives that: guilty. Even if the government bill itself rather than its position. I marriage should vote against your life meaning is true for you; If this were the complete truth, ask them to think about what will Amendment 2 and send a message truth has been taken out of God's then we would be a people without currently agrees with happen when, not if, the legislature to their government, telling them in hands and placed fully into the hope, but our condition as sinful you, you may be eventually changes its mind and no uncertain terms that we do not hands of humans. For some, this people is only half of the story. In re-amends itself, and the Church want them to take marriage away may mean emancipation from his love, God sent his son Jesus dismayed when the has already ceded its authority to from religious establishments and superstitious bondage, but this Christ to live a perfect life and the secular government. impose politics on such a private freedom comes at a great price. die on a cross to take away the political wind changes. People balk at the Patriot Act and sacred institution. As an added We can no longer have honest punishment we deserve. and say the government has no bonus, if this amendment is soundly dialogue about truth because truth God's love, manifested in Jesus right to know what books we defeated and never returns to the has become completely relative to Christ, is magnified when we I write instead to tell my fel- read. However, when the issue is ballot, you'll be able to stop avoiding the individual. realize he sent his son to die on low Catholics why I believe that one of the most important in our Fondren and might do better on the I cannot judge anything as the cross for the sins of people both those who support and those society, a traditionally religious next round of midterms. right or wrong: I can only give my who constantly reject him and who do not support same-sex and untampered-with institution, opinion, and it has even become want nothing to do with him. He marriages should vote against some are willing to let entities we Katy Mulvaney is a Baker College taboo to base opinions on a source was punished in our place so that Amendment 2. do not even trust to handle hur- freshman. of absolute truth, such as the Bible. we could be forgiven for our sins By doing so, not only do you run and experience infinite joy in the the risk of being labeled out of presence of God. There is no need Rice Voices touch, you also open yourself up to beg for forgiveness—you need to the danger of being deemed only a humble acknowledgement intolerant and arrogant. But I that you are not perfect but that Democrats need active policy to regain control believe that even as the world God accepts you nonetheless on changes, the Bible will remain rel- the basis of Christ's sacrifice. All I have something to admit: I sim- Schumer and the rest of the party's "No Child Left Behind Act," should evant precisely because it is God's that is required of us to experi- ply do not understand politics. In leadership need to recognize the public level with the American public. The word and absolute truth. ence God's love is the humility particular, I do not understand the is anxious for an agenda; simply sit- Democrats should force a debate on Hie Bible is Ciod's revelation of to admit our own sinfulness and Democrats. 1 often roll my eyes at ting on the sidelines waiting for the the legislation and either secure the himself to humankind. It contains the desire to be renewed through polls indicating a plausible Republicans to implode will necessary appropriations or, more everything humans need to know Christ's forgiveness. Hillary Clinton adminis- get them nowhere. likely, repeal the entire program. about God, the human condition It is my desire that you do tration in 2008 or at her First, the Democrats Until the Democrats substantially and the relationship between God not feel comfortable right now. purported alliances with should follow Senator address these and other issues, they and humans. While the Bible I hope you do feel ashamed for former Republican House Russ Feingold's lead in may never reconnect with a frustrat- often seems angry, (iod's anger your sinning, but I also hope Speaker Newt Gingrich demanding a timetable ed public. As Ralph Nader contends, is always directed toward things it won't end in just a sleepless and media tycoon Rupert for withdrawal from Iraq the Republicans are losing ground, that are worthy of anger; unfor- night of guilt. I hope you will Murdoch. I simply cannot that takes into account but the Democrats are sinking just tunately, we ourselves are often trust in God's love — not the escape the paradoxes. the number of ready Iraqi as quickly. Until they realize that the the ones who are most worthy of kind that makes you feel good But right now, explain- battalions — only one is American people are not as aloof to God's anger. about yourself but the kind that ing these political oddities is Faraz complete so far — and en- politics as the media suggests, Reid One undeniable truth, whether is based on the truth of your not nearly as vital as finding sures sufficient Sunni rep- and Schumer may have to wait a long or not you believe in the truth of sinfulness and the sufficiency out what is the matter with Sultan resentation in Parliament. while before their party gains control the Bible, is that we are all sinful. of Christ's sacrifice. Clinton'spartymoregener- Also, Democrats should of Capitol Hill or the White House. It is self-evident to anyone who all}: It is truly appalling to heed Senator John Kerry's has ever realistically evaluated Daniel Wang is a Hanszen College see the party of Harry Truman, Bill advice and call on the President to pla- Faraz Sultan is a Sid Richardson himself or herself. I challenge senior. Clinton and Franklin Roosevelt come cate suspicious Iraqis by renouncing College senior. under the control a pro-life boxer from claims to permanent military bases the gambling capital of the country. and Iraqi oil reserves. Mollifying Despite his populist stances and the Iraqi public is crucial to fighting popularity with moderates, Senate the insurgency. 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Why do you want to work for the Thresher? (In 30 words or less.) •nrmvftzrxr I*rfl 'ill . -»»'*«H J» V «•'»—» .... j THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 HBIiIIIIMIEBB «• Wiess begins master search by Stephanie Jennings rangements to move and to work THKKSHERSTAFF with their department to portion off their teaching load." WIESS MASTER Wiess College has formed a Triantaphyllis said the committee master search committee to fill the hopes to find masters who are able to SEARCH COMMITTEE position that will open in June when connect with a variety of people. Masters Katharine Donato and Dan "What we're looking for in the Co-Chairs Kalb conclude their five-year term. new master is hard to pinpoint—it's Alex Triantaphyllis Senior The committee—which consists different for each candidate," Trian- Bill Wilson RA of 12 Wiess students, five faculty and taphyllis said. "Overall, what we're staff members and one community looking for is approachability, avail- Members associate — plans to select its top ability, ability to deal with parents Christie Hudlow RA two candidates in late November and an ability to deal with a diverse Doward Hudlow RA and submit names to President group of students—from those who Robert Ludin Associate David Leebron during the last week are heavily involved to those who are Wes Morris Hanszen of classes, Search Committee Chair deep [off-campus]." master Alex Triantaphyllis said. Sarah Wulf, a sophomore who is Jennifer West Associate Master search committees submit on the committee, said the commit- Jack Hardcastle Senior two names and their recommenda- tee will focus on candidates who will Malcolm Eckel Junior tions about the candidates to Leebron, enjoy living at Wiess in particular. Bernice Fonge Junior who makes the final decision. [We're looking] for people with Chris Kudron Junior Dean of Undergraduates Robin a passion for students — that's Albree Tower Junior Forman requested a faculty associ- really necessary in this job since Chris Aresu Sophomore ate be on the search committee, you're living with students — a Eddie Goodreau Sophomore Wiess President Jack Hardcastle sense of humor and a real inter- Natalie Gwilliam Sophomore said. est in Wiess and its traditions," Sarah Wulf Sophomore Natalie Alderson Freshman "It was something we were plan- Wulf said. ADAM GINSBURG/THRESHER ning to do anyway," Hardcastle, a Donato, a sociology professor, Johan Loveless Freshman senior, said. "It was our desire that said she and Kalb plan to stay in- an alumnus and our RAs be a part of volved with Wiess after they leave Earthquake relief the decision process, too." the mastership. system, [and] I didn't experience South Asian Society members collect donations outside Fondren Library Fou r candidates attended a recep- "I'll miss all of the events and just O-Week either,"Triantaphyllis said. Oct. 14 for victims of the Oct. 8 earthquake in Pakistan. tion at the Wiess President's House the everyday interaction with Rice "I went over to the masters' house Oct. 3, Triantaphyllis, a senior, said. undergraduates who are just really for a meeting and it hit me that The committee is currently in the amazing people," she said. 'Hey, this is an extra home.' They process of interviewing candidates, Committee members said they helped me to understand the whole he said. will miss the meals Kalb cooked for college by being so welcoming and COORDINATOR "We hope to have five or six students. Hardcastle said Donato and inviting." From page 1 interested candidates," Triantaphyl- Kalb made students feel like part of Donato said she and Kalb would lis said. their family, which includes two chil- consider becoming masters again at think that they can be filled," Flynt or just sorts the mail," Vanderlip Hardcastle said convening the dren — Mario, 8, and Stella, 11. any college. said. "I just hope [Hanszen can find] said. "She didn't just do her job. search committee this semester will "Between the two of them, they "My husband, Dan, and 1 feel someone who is understanding and Glynda cared about us more than allow the new masters to have time never miss a theater performance, that this has been great fun and an encouraging." anything." to prepare for their new job. Powderpuff game or study break," amazing experience with so many Cumby always had candy and tea Cumby said she plans to stay "We want [Leebron] to have Hardcastle said. teaching moments," I )onato said. "We in her office so students would visit involved at Hanszen as a community as much time as possible and still Triantaphyllis said Donato and would love to do this again. I think and she could get to know them, associate. have the whole process finished Kalb helped acquaint him with the so few faculty really understand how Vanderlip said. Cumby first came to Hanszen in by the end of the fall semester," college system. wonderful the mastership is. It has its "The best thing about Glynda is July 1986. She announced her deci- Hardcastle said. "[This allows] the "Asa [mid-year] transfer, I didn't challenges, but ... is an overwhelm- that she didn't think of herself as sion to leave in an Oct. 10 e-mail sent newly chosen masters to make ar- get this whole idea of the college ingly positive experience." the person who just sends e-mails to the Hanszen listserv. Teach For America corps members John Carey and Crystal McQueen F°urth arxrio srade CV? t0 J J the,r Peers in ? I """"unities ne°me J* vV ' P' OCTOBER 30, 2005 TEACH AMERICA www.teachforamerica.org Full salary and health benefits. Seeking all academic majors. No education courses or experience required. THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 TOBIAS : Global From page 1 enn remember about her because it was — that was her motto," Molacek said. huge, and she was always smiling," Witus said Tobias enjoyed every- Molacek said. "She was really easy day activities. warming real, reversible to open up to, and she would listen "She really got a lot of pleasure no matter what — even if she was out of the simple things," Witus said. by Ted Wieber busy or had her own things to deal "She knew what she liked." FORTHKTHRKSHKK with." Tobias also enjoyed servery food, Tobias tried to make those around which was one of the reasons she Global warming is real, but its her happy, Jones junior Leah Witus, chose to attend Rice, Molacek said. effects can be reversed and can also a close friend, said. Tobias was Her favorite foods were the black even generate wealth, Richard Alley always thoughtful toward other beans and the sweet potatoes, and said at a President's Lecture Series people, Molacek said. Tobias would she would eat bowls of them when speech Oct. 6. slip her friends cards under their they were served, she said. Alley, a professor at Penn State dorm room doors. Forman said he got to know Tobias University, is one of the country's "She made everyone think that through a meal-time conversation the leading authorities on global warm- they were important because she day after freshmen moved into Jones ing. In his lecture, entitled "How to get listened to them," Molacek said. in August 2003. rich and save the world by cleaning "Everyone felt comfortable around "She was open and expressive up after ourselves: another look at her." and laughing and giggling and shar- climate change," he said people who Tobias, who was a cognitive ing stories about her family and her doubt the existence of global warm- science major and enrolled in the dog back home," Forman said. "It ing are ignoring facts and data. Every Rice/Baylor Premedical Scholars was a really wonderful experience objective measurement supports Program, worked in a psychology for my wife Ann and me to have the theory that the earth is growing lab. Molacek said she enjoyed the a new freshman welcome us into warmer, Alley said. job. her life." "The world has been warming "She was really interested in Music was one ofTobias' passions. over the last century," he said. "We autism," Molacek said. "She wanted Molacek said Tobias liked songs like know this from direct measure- to open an autism facility for chil- "Fair," by Remy Zero, and "Amy," by ments from thermometei We know dren." Damien Rice, for their lyrics. After that the ocean is getting warmer. We Tobias was the psychology lab's hearing a song she liked, Tobias know that glaciers respond more to senior undergraduate research would have her friends listen to the temperature than to anything else, assistant this year. She worked on song from start to finish, asking them and basically every glacier on the experiments that measured brain to listen to the words and consider earth is getting smaller. Satellites activity in human subjects. their meaning. see warming; balloon measure- "Music could often be heard com- ments see warming. The globe ing from her room with her singing is warming — we have very high "[Tobias] was open along," Forman said. confidence." Tobias was close to her family and Alley then cited evidence from and expressive and her dog, of whom she carried pic- studies on the effects of ending the DIANA YEN/THRESHER tures in her wallet, Molacek said. widespread use of lead in gasoline Penn State University professor Richard Alley speaks about the future of global laughing and giggling Molacek saidTobias was thought- and other commodities. Illustrating warming as part of the President's Lecture Series in the Grand Hall Oct. 6. ful — she would ponder unique the data with two graphs, he said and sharing stories subjects and ask questions, which humans' effects on changing levels showed everything from Arctic global warming on the earth's polar about her family and was especially clear during a Labor of lead in the environment were musk oxen protecting their young ice caps. Day trip to South Padre Island and clearly visible. to a snow-filled portable toilet, giving "As we look at these huge chunks her dog back home," Mexico. "You can see what happened when the audience a glimpse of scientific of ice, shouldn't we make our promise "In the car, when the rest of us we went to no lead. ... Can humans research. never to flood the earth?" he asked. — Robin Forman were bored, she enjoyed it because change their environment? I hope Alley closed the lecture by dis- Alley was scheduled to be the Dean of Undergraduates she said it allowed her to just be that you can see very clearly ... [the cussing how the audience could profit second speaker of the series until Former Jones College master alone with her thoughts," Molacek answer] is yes. Can humans clean up from addressing climate change. He University of Houston law profes- said. (after themselves)? I hope you can see said long-term financial rewards can sor Michael Olivas' speech was Molacek said the trip — which that the answer ... is yes." be reaped if the world takes immedi- cancelled due to Hurricane Rita. Tobias was also involved in Hous- included horseback rides and Alley admonished pcditical leaders ate action to combat climate change, About 175 people attended Alley's ton Hillel, and Molacek said Tobias nights under the stars — was the and scientists who are unwilling to rather than waiting until the problem speech. liked to attend ADVANCE events. source of many ofTobias' favorite acknowledge the existence of global grows more serious. Wiess College senior Elizabeth "She was really into cultural memories. warming. Alley ended the lecture with a Gilbert said she appreciated how awareness and diversity and causes Forman said counseling for "Lawmakers routinely pass bud- picture ofa rainbow huggingaglacier Alley integrated the visual aids into like that," she said. "That is why she grieving students is available gets using (flawed] economic projec- and alluded to the Biblical account an engaging lecture. really liked ADVANCE." through the College Assistance tions," he said. of Noah's flood, in which the rain- "(This was] one of the better pre- Tobias was silly and independent, Peer Program and the Rice Coun- Alley drew laughs from the bow Noah saw after the waters had sentations I've heard on this topic," and she liked to do spontaneous seling Center. crowd as he incorporated graphs receded represented God's promise she said. "[Alley] did a great job of things like play Frisbee in the Jones "In general, we are making an ef- and pictures taken from his nine never to flood the world again. He using and explaining graphs, lie quad at 2 a.m., Molacek said. fort to make sure we are looking out seasons of field work in Antarctica, drew an analogy between the Bibli- knew the information and was able "Act weird and let them wonder for each other," Forman said. Greenland and Alaska. The pictures cal story and the potential effects of to convey it well." COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN T H F C I T Y OK N F W YORK RICE GAY AND LESBIAN ALUMNI Earn your M.A. degree in Climate and Society SCHOLARSHIP Environmental WHAT7 A S1000 scholarship endowed by Rice Cay and Lesbian Alumni ? WHY' The Rice Cay and Lesbian Alumni Scholarship is designed to encourage leadership for a and reward leadership and service to the lesbian and gay community, both on campus and in the community at large. changing ti'orld. WHEN? The deadline for scholarship applications is FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2005 AT 5:00 PM. WHO? 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For more information, contact HOLLY WILLIAMS x5115 or [email protected] For more information visit www.columbia.edu/climatesociety TT THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 • The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department BAKER I for the period Oct. 4-17. From page 1 Residential Colleges "It was a conversation that took Gottlieb said he will miss the Jones College Oct. 9 Student conducted welfare check on place a while ago that made it clear endless variety of life as an RA. friend and found resident not that if neither one became a full-time He said he plans to stay involved BAKER RA SEARCH breathing. Houston Fire Department employee at Rice University, they at Baker as an associate after he pronounced student dead on arrival. would eventually have to leave the leaves. COMMITTEE (See story, page 1.) RAship," Forman said. "We're going to remain associ- Griswold, who became an RA ates of Baker at least until the Aryn Subhawong Senior in 2002, said he decided to resign time when this year's freshmen Zach Epstein Junior Hanszen College Oct. 10 Male with tattoos on face asked at the same time as Higgins and graduate," Gottlieb said. "We'd Gabe Francis Junior students for money. Subject arrested Gottlieb to make it easier for a [certainly] like to follow them. I Drew Tedford Junior for criminal trespass and remanded search committee to find a strong think depending on our schedules Mara Courney Sophomore to Harris County Jail. team of RAs. we'll still do a lot of the same stuff Margaret Schwartz Sophomore "It seemed that the easiest time [we do as RAs]." Karen Spitzfaden Sophomore Wiess College Oct. 15 Bicycle tires stolen Oct. 10-13. [to announce my resignation in or- Griswold said he will miss interact- Natalie Kirchhoff Freshman der] for students to make the transi- ing with students at Baker. Barron Stone Freshman Brown College Oct. 16 Students referred to Student Judicial tion ... smoothly was to announce it "I think at the end of the day I Programs for various Alcohol Policy at the same time as [Adam and Katie am going to miss ... walking across violations at Margaritaville party. Beth ]," Griswold said. "The students campus, running into students that (See story, page 1.) get a little bit more time to adjust I know," Griswold said. "The stu- to see them. I'm just worried that to the fact that I'm leaving. ... But dents from Baker always recognize I won't have that same connection instead of doubling the work and me right away, and I'm always glad Will Rice College Oct. 16 Unsecured bicycle stolen when I leave." having two search committees, we're from stairwell. able to do it at once and really have time to look through all the candi- * What role should a college or university play in its home Sid Richardson College Oct. 17 Bicycle stolen. dates in an organized way and find a team that works well together." community? Academic Buildings Peacock said he hopes the com- * Does Rice University have a responsibility to improve the Herring Hall Oct. 6 Subject wearing jeans sleeping in mittee will find accessible RAs. quality of life in Houston? second floor conference lounge. "In general, [I think the new RAs * Have you had experiences outside of the classroom that Subject remanded to Harris County should be] very approachable and have helped you better understand your course work? Jail for criminal trespass. very fun," Peacock said. "I wouldn't hesitate to go knock on either * With which Houston non-profit agencies have you had Herring Hall Oct. 9 Non-Rice individual in second floor of my RAs' doors at 2 [a.m.] or the most meaningful experiences? lounge. Subject remanded to Harris something like that. You want that * Are there specific faculty members that have been kind of person who's fun, outgoing County Jail. supportive of your efforts in the community? and really committed to getting the members of the college involved, Baker Hall Oct. 10 Vacuum missing since Oct. 6. Vacuum not only at Rice but also in the city located on third floor Oct. 13. of Houston." Come learn about Rice University's Quality Enhancement Margaret Schwartz, a sophomore Plan (QEP) and discuss the intersection of academic Herman Brown Hall Oct. 13 Wallet stolen. who is on the search committee, said research and service to the community1 This session will she would like the committee to find be hosted by the Rice Student Volunteer Program (RSVP) Other Buildings RAs who will be actively involved at Autry Court Oct. 7 Credit card and cash stolen from Baker. and the Community Involvement Center. wallet. "I'd like to see someone who is able to relate to all of the students Monday, October 24 - 9:00pm Parking Lots and who has a really open-door RMC Miner Lounge Vehicle vandalized Sept. 22. policy so they develop close personal Baker College Lot Oct. 4 relationships [with the students]," Free Ice Cream! Vehicle hit. Schwartz said. Abercrombie Lot Oct. 11 Abercrombie Lot Oct. 11 Vehicle damaged. Greenbriar Lot Oct. 12 Vehicle broken into Oct. 11. West Lot Oct. 12 Gate arm broken. Greenbriar Lot Oct. 13 Jogger left keys hidden behind gas Information Technology tank cover. Burglar used keys to enter car and steal wallet. Credit card used at area stores. 1 TECH FAIR Greenbriar Lot Oct. 17 Purse stolen from vehicle. Other Areas Greenbriar Drive Oct. 4 Vehicle stopped for squealing at Rice Boulevard tires while making an illegal U-turn. Driverissuedcitycitationfornot having Wednesday, October 26, 2005 insurance and agreed to vehicle search. Officers found 31 ecstasy tablets. Passenger arrested for 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. possession of a controlled substance and remanded to Harris County Jail. RMC Grand Hail Laboratory Road Oct. 5 Security officer reported vehicle speeding. Officer located vehicle and found driver to be intoxicated with a blood-alcohol level of .21 percent. Subject arrested and remanded to See the latest from Harris County Jail. Dell, Apple, Macromedia, Verizon, HP Reckling Park Oct. 12 Cell phone stolen. and more. Entrance 18 Oct. 14 Driver arrested for criminal mischief at Rice Boulevard at traffic stop. In car, officers found marijuana, brass knuckles, drugs and a marijuana vaporizer. Non-Rice minor remanded to Harris County Jail. Freebies! Laboratory Road Oct. 15 Two minor Rice students found by at Central Garage Central Garage entrance. One subject issued municipal citation for minor Food! in consumption. Both students referred to Student Judicial Programs. Win an iPod nano! Rice University Oct. 16 Assaultreported.Studentdidnotwant to file charges. Houstonian Hotel Oct. 16 Attempted sexual assault off campus. Student wanted to document incident but not file charges at this time. Student http://\\ w \v.i iee.edu/rnarket/teehfair referred to Rice Counseling Center. HHP VVttttYYY\ •VVrV • » . , .v \ \ i v \ v v THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 U.S. embargo on Cuba debated y. by Ted Wieber "How many more decades does spies on every neighbor," he said. Betancourt said he supports lifting FOR THE THRESHER the U.S. government need to bang its head against a wall before we give up the embargo only if Cubans are given The president of the Cuban a failed policy?" Griswold asked. political and economic freedom. American Alliance, a State Depart- Griswold emphasized the oppres- ment official, a Cato Institute scholar sive nature of Castro's regime. and the first director of Radio Marti "Castro's government is a tyranny 'Despite the — the U.S. Government-run station by any definition," Griswold said. "It that broadcasts anti-communist pro- allows no free elections or even orga- dictatorship's repression, grams aimed at Cuba—debated U.S. nized opposition. It jails, tortures and policy toward Cuba at a Baker Institute kills political opponents. It has taken there is a growing and panel Oct. 12. The panelists largely what was one of the more prosperous agreed on the repressiveness of the countries in Latin America and made increasingly vibrant Castro regime but differed on how it one of the poorest." independent civil society aggressively the U.S. should pursue Caleb McCarry, the State Depart- change in Cuba. ment's Cuba transition coordinator across [Cuba].' The Baker Institute Student also emphasized the tyranny of the — Caleb McCarry Forum arranged the panel, entitled Castro regime. "Cuba and the United States in the "The dictatorship is dedicated Cuba transistion coordinator, 21st century." History Professor Ed to exerting total control over every State Department Cox moderated the debate. aspect of Cuban life," he said. McCarry said Cubans are anxious for a change in power. After the panelists spoke for about "Despite the dictatorship's repres- 20 minutes each, they answered ques- ' You don't know what sion, there is a growing and increas- tions from the audience for about it's like to live in a ingly vibrant independent civil society 30 minutes. One audience member across [Cuba]," McCarry said. "This asked how the United States would country where every is a concrete manifestation of the respond to a forceful, Cuban-led push aspiration of the Cuban people to live for regime change. neighbor spies on every in freedom." McCarry said the United States mhairdekmezian/thresher Delvis Fernandez Levy, president would help Cuba in such circum- neighbor.' of the Cuban American Alliance edu- stances. cation fund, said President George W. "The [United States] will provide Paint and dumplings — Ernesto Betancourt Baker College senior Kayshln Chan (left) and Brown College sophomore Bush's policy toward Cuba is flawed assistance to a genuine transitional Tyler Barth attend a Taiwanese Day celebration Saturday. Former adviser to Fidel Castro and needs to be improved to better government," he said. serve Cuban-Americans living in the Griswold answered an audience United States. member who asked if the U.S. embar- Most of the debate centered on Cuban-American and Radio Marti go has caused Cuba's difficulties. the idea of removing the United Director Ernesto Betancourt, whose "90 percent of the reason for the States' economic and travel embargo first trip to Houston was as a part of poor state of Cuba is Castro's poli- NOD to have nature theme against Cuba. Castro's entourage in 1959, served cies," Griswold said. Daniel Griswold, director of the as Castro's representative to Wash- Few Rice students attended the by Lauren Murphy could offer their own suggestions. Cato Institute's Center for Trade ington for two years. He discussed event, but many faculty and communi- The party is usually planned at Wiess' FOR THE THRESHER Policy Studies, argued the United Castro's methods of governing. ty members filled out the audience. annual summit in Galveston, but this States should immediately lift the "Castro is a micromanager of Martel College senior Meg Rua Students will be welcomed to the year's meeting for cabinet members economic and travel embargoes on everything," Betancourt said. said she enjoyed the event. jungle at the Night of Decadence was postponed. Cuba. He said the embargoes are Betancourt also spoke about living "As a Cuban-American student, it party this year. About 100 student security vol- obsolete, ineffective and allow Castro in Cuba. was interesting to hear about Cuban This year's theme is "NODdy by unteers will be positioned around to blame the U.S. for poor economic "You don't know what it's like to policy from a non-familial point of Nature: A Walk on the Wild Side," campus, and many Rice University conditions in Cuba. live in acountry where every neighbor view," Rua said. and the event will take place in the Police Department officers will also Wiess College Acabowl Oct. 29 from be at the party, NOD Security Direc- 10 p.m.-2 a.m. tor Frank Arnold said. Tickets cost $8 in advance and Students will be prohibited from $10 at the door. Tickets will be on walking around campus with open ADVANCE presents sale Monday through Friday. alcohol containers, as they have been Wiess social Elizabeth Peng said able to do in the j»st, Arnold, a Wiess the college's commons will have a sophomore, said. Alcohol consumption jungle theme. Decorations, provided will be restricted to private parties and by Texas Entertainment, will include inside the Acabowl. Arnold said. a Tiki bar and a canopy of vines and Due to a policy change instituted CULTURt QUtST w grass nets. Texas Entertainment will last year, anyone who plans to con- also produce a laser light show and sume alcohol, including those with a provide DJs for the party. Texas driver's license, must have a Karina Radulescu, also a Wiess liquor sticker from RUPD. Houston-wide SCAVENGER HUNT!!! social, said she hopes students will Non-Rice NOD attendees must be be impressed. accompanied by a Rice student. "We want everyone to be blown Will Rice College junior Achala 1 car. 1 maiL and a mission! „ away when they walk in," Radulescu Talati said the theme allows creative said. costume ideas. Feng and Radulescu, both sopho- "[NOD's] cool because it's fun to mores, held NOD planning meetings dress up,"Talati said. "There are lots % and put up posters on which students of possibilities." I At any stage of the writing process, meet with a trained writing consultant to work on any and all aspects of writing. H Schedule an appointment riceowl@rice edu Herring Hall 238 http //www ruf rice edu/~riceowi/ SATURDAY, Nov, 5th, 12-6 PM Writing consulting sessions are always free Register now at http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~advance!!! Please allow 24 hours for us to schedule appointments Sign up fee: 8/person, Registration ends Nov. 4th! We work within the rules of the Honor Code —_—t _ . um. THE RICE THRESHER NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 STUDENT ASSOCIATION The Student Association met October 17. The following were discussed. • The SA Senate approved the creation of the SA Special Committee on Business and Economics Programs, which will gather student opinion on the proposed undergraduate business minor and discuss business and economics education in general. Attendees suggested the com- mittee also consider the pruposal to add minors to the curriculum. • The senate approved three new clubs: Intercollegiate Model United Nations, which will compete with American and international univer- sities (contact Kirti Datla at [email protected], "fresh," a singing club which will focus on hip-hop and R&B and may add dancing to their performances (contact Megan Burger at [email protected]) and Music Without Borders, a club which will study and perform ethnic music with the help of specialists from outside of Rice (contact Karen Raizen at [email protected]). • President James Lloyd announced that a new SA Web site will be completed in about a week. Attendees suggested using the site for / student surveys and online forums with threads devoted to different campus issues. • Lloyd said the next SA meeting, Monday at 10 p.m. in Farnsworth ADAM GINSBURG/ THRESHER Pavilion, will include a forum on information technology. Students can discuss new IT initiatives as well as network, wireless and e-mail problems. Breaking the fast The Muslim Student Association and members of Houston Hiliel gathered to break their Ramadan fast at Kelley Lounge in the Rice Memorial Center Tuesday. The students discussed Muslim-Jewish relations before having dinner catered from a Mediterannean restaurant FACULTY SENATE The Faculty Senate met October 19. The following were discussed. • Speaker of the Faculty Marj Corcoran led a discussion about what 2004-'05 available the senate's tasks should be this year. Corcoran, a physics and Campanile astronomy professor, said she and the rest of the Executive Com- mittee proposed considering the structure of university standing by Monica Huang transportation from the publisher floor of Student Center. Books from took longer than expected, delaying committees, the scheduling of university-sponsored events during THRESHER STAFF previous years are also available for finals period and policies on non-tenure track faculty. Corcoran then the arrival one day, Pavlak. a Martel students who were registered under- asked for suggestions of other topics from senate members. Sophomores, juniors and seniors College senior, said. graduates for those years. can add another heavy book to their 'Hie Campanile is similar to previ- 2005 graduates can request to • Kinesiology Professor Bruce Etnyre asked about the status of shelves, but they cannot complain that ous editions, but does not have a blue have a Campanile mailed to them self-scheduled exams, which the Registrar's Office proposed elimi- this one does not have pictures. plastic dust jacket like the 2003-'04 for a shipping fee of $7.50. Bucher, a nating last year, and said changes in the structure of the exam ITie 2004-'05 Campanile yearbooks yearbook, Pavlak, a Threshercopy edi- Jones College sophomore, estimated period could affect whether or not the senate needs to consider were expected to arrive Thursday tor, said. Teddy Bucher, the 2005-'06 one-third of students will pick up the issue of scheduling events during finals. Provost Eugene Levy morning, 2(X)4-'05 co-editor in chief co-editor in chief, said he is pleased their books during distribution said he and Dean of Undergraduates Robin Forman are currently Mike Pavlak said Wednesday, with with last year's design. this year. developing a proposal regarding the future of self-scheduled exams distribution scheduled for 10:30a.m.-5 "The cover is relatively plain "It usually takes a couple of years and that it will be brought to the senate soon. p.m. in the Rice Memorial Center. compared to past years, but it's a for all the books to get out of the of- • Psychology Professor David Schneider said the senate should Students who were registered last really good book from everything fice and to the students they belong determine how it will nominate faculty representatives to university year already paid for the book as part I've seen," Bucher said. "People are to," Bucher said. "We get in a huge standing committees and that the senate should also determine of their blanket-tax fees. going to be happy with it." amount of books each year, and it's which standing committees should report to the senate on their The yearbooks were originally Students can pick up their books just a steady flow out. We're always work. scheduled to arrive Wednesday, but in the Campanile office on the second getting rid of books." • Center for the Study of Languages Lecturer Gautami Shah said non-tenure-track faculty have requested that the senate examine current policies on non-tenure-track faculty. Shah said such a study PAID ADVERTISEMENT is important in order to find and retain the best non-tenure-track faculty, to provide institutional stability and to ensure minority representation. • Etnyre asked why the Executive Committee chose to discuss the three topics mentioned at the beginning of the meeting instead of other issues that last year's Faculty Council listed as unresolved, including teaching evaluations, e-mail privacy and the academic calendar. President David Leebron said many issues from that list have been addressed by other groups and that he will update the senate on the progress of those issues at its next meeting. Levy said he is currently working on a proposal to move teaching evaluations online. I • The senate voted to establish task forces on the structure of university re standing committees, the scheduling of university-sponsored events during finals and policies for non-tenure-track faculty. •to The next senate meeting will be held Nov. 9. Its SAVE THE OWLS They Speak in Pixels! Interactive Digital Games as the 21st Century's Mode of Human Expression Hear how students in The Guildhall at SMU graduate program speak in pixels through the www.FireKenHatlield.com digital games they create. And see just how fluent they are! The Undergraduate Lecture Series Wednesday, Oct. 26 4 p.m. McMurtry Auditorium, Duncan Hall a reception in Martel Hall will follow the talk details at www.engr.rice.edu 'H'Vv 'I'M 10 THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 THE THRESHER'S m \>n k oi SI'ACE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVENTS AROUND MFAH shows sculptor Dial's political work Si HOUSTON THROUGH OCTOBER 27, P; 2005. Rachel Green FOR THE THRESHER The Museum of Fine Arts, EDITORS Houston's Thornton Dial in the 21st Brc Century creates Dial as a Robert Rauschenberg with a more haunt- picks ing draw and a three-dimensional Jackson Pollock. - V Sunday .» V / 'thornton dial in DRIVING the 21st century' SIDEWAYS the Museum of Fine Arts, • v> • -t*'• Houston \ i ^ Rating: •••• Feel like wallowing? Love s (out of five) 'X . ' VV WLi V 'V ' the soundtrack of {J* Op* •* i M . % 1 t I Magnolia? Then don't Born in Alabama in 1928, Dial did - - sfm not gain any recognition as a major •«**> ,T• i *>• v ki \i* firsi miss Aimee Mann live. artist until well into the 1980s. Both i - witlj Sunday at 8 p.m. his experience as a welder and as a w You\ black man living in the South have up The Verizon K.' - contributed much to his work, lend- - -V-" \ me| Wireless Theater. ing craftsmanship and inspiration to on * " % -r I each piece. plej 520 Texas Avenue. The exhibit displays only recent COURTESY THE MUSUEM OF FINE ARTS. HOUSTON talJ Please call works in response both to social Trophy, a piece comprised of materials as diverse as Barbie dolls, stuffed animals, carpet and spray paint appears in the mol (713) 230-1600 for and political events that have af- MFAH's exhibit "Thornton Dial In the 21st Century." Thf fected him strongly. Dial's body of efff more information. work consists mostly of large-scale proudly at the center of the room. A of work may seem like a haphazard to Dial's reaction to the September 111 si assemblages mounted on canvas walk around the monumental sculp- melange of atypical materials pur- 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the flof sunday and grand sculptural pieces that ture reveals wire, lattice fencing and porting to be art. Spray-painted car- subsequent actions taken by the to dominate the exhibit space, although recognizable objects often found in peting, dead tree limbs, animal bones, U.S. government. It includes works INVASION smaller drawings are also shown. The Dial's other works. creepy stuffed animals — these are such as The Morning of the End of materials he chooses are varied and A second theme — sheer magni- not the watercolors and brushes of the World, Victory in Iraq and Don't anything but conventional, ranging tude — is apparent in the rest of the the old masters by any means. How- Matter How Raggly the Elag, It Still c The MFAH presents the from carpeting to house paint to exhibit. The 10-foot-tall sculptures ever, it becomes clear early in the Got to Tie Us Together, a Jasper science fiction classic It Barbie dolls to spandex. All these and the expansive assemblages that exhibit that Dial is able to control his Johns-esque glorification ofa tattered el ( obscure materials add vivid layers line the walls around them lend a nontraditional media and manipulate American flag. Came From Outer Space to his compositions. feeling of grandeur and importance. it in such a way as to make the viewer Dial's genre-bending composi- tl I in its original 3-D format. Dial's use of unusual or discarded Two assemblages. Master of Space forget he is looking at a bunch of tions reveal both his mastery of ai Sunday at 2 p.m. objects is highlighted in the first work and Stars of Everything are especially painted tin cans or dolls' feet. atypical materials and his abiliu one sees in the exhibit. Recalling impressive; they striking in their own Dial's work is not intriguing solely to forge from them imposing and The MFAH. the vague form of a ship at sea amid right, but they are also positioned because of his atypical media. Hisas- impressive reflections on American 1001 Bissonnet. spray-painted driftwood and angular high above the heads of observers, semblages and sculptures are often society. The exhibit proves Dial is black bird forms streaked with stark evoking a sense of awe. his reactions to outside events. A worthy of all the recognition he has Please call red and white, The Old Water stands To the naive observer, Dial's body large section of the exhibit is devoted finally received. (713) 639-7300 for more information. SPIDER Wednesday FREE MUSIC! Menil highlights Surreal elements of Calder's work KTRU and Kitty Landholt the connection between the themes The Proletariat present THRESHER STAFF explored by Calder and those ex- Why? with Aqueduct and A new exhibit at the Menil Col- plored by his Surrealist colleagues. lection showcases Alexander Calder, However, the gallery falls flat in Eric Carter. See these the renowned American abstraction- that it physically separates the great bands for free. ist, shining particular light on his work of other artists from C alder's, Wednesday at 10 p.m. participation in the Surrealist move- thereby weakening the visual cor- ment. In The Surreal Calder. each relation: It is difficult to contextual- The Proletariat. of six galleries explores a different ize art before seeing it. 903 Richmond. dimension of Surrealism in Calder's work, showing his use of playful wit and whimsy, his interpretation of The tempered the "Surrealist Object" and his rep- energy of his wire resentations of natural and celestial phenomena. The sequence of galler- forms EXCITES ies orders these characteristics as if to illustrate the fascinating evolution and fascinates, of Calder's work through the 1930s changing with and early 1940s. every movement. 'the surreal The second gallery explores the calder' whimsical humor of Calder's work The Menil Collection and his fascination with the circus. Rating: ••• 1/2 The theme of movement is first (out of five) glimpsed here in his dynamic wire sculptures of human figures engaged Before entering the exhibit itself, in rigorous activity. During his stud- one approaches Calder's massive ies at the Art Students' League in "Spider," looming at the west end of 1925, Calder developed a technique the Menil's central corridor. In this of continuous contour drawing that piece, Calder uses his trademark mirrored the Surrealist "automatic technique of suspending abstracted drawing," which sought to liberate forms by a series of hooks and rods to the subconscious through spontane- create a delicate, ironically immobile ous expression. balance. This paradoxical potential Calder used this technique as for, yet lack of, movement pervades the basis for his three-dimensional Calder's work. wire sculptures. His "Two Acro- The first gallery bats," a wire sculpture of a man contextualizeshis single-handedly balancing atop art by presenting another man's head, mobilizes a other Surrealist linear movement into actual space, artists with whom such that the figures change forms COURTESV THE MENU COLLECTION The Menil Collection features Alexander Calder's Two Acrobats, a sculpture made Calder worked — as the viewer moves around the of painted wire, as part of the exhibit The Surreal Calder. Picasso, Yves Tan- sculpture. The acrobats suddenly have depth, and because they have guy, Miro, Max invoked in Calder's first mechanized of Calder's "cabinet of curiosities," taken actual form, they require a Ernst and Rene sculpture, "Goldfish Bowl", in which in which he collected artifacts of balance of wire mass to remain Magritte. These a crank controls tht movement of non-Western art and culture. Many in position. pieces are meant suspended wire fish. of the prominent Surrealists kept to demonstrate The theme of movement is again In the same gallery is a sampling Sec CAIJ)ER. page 11 mkwsi THE RICE THRESHER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 11 Ml sit \//\7 /V CHICKS wmi (,l AS Self-titled 'Broken Social Scene,' Wolf Domino causes this movie Parade's 'Apologies' warrant attention fan's stomach to turn What Wolf Parade's sound lacks Standing in line to buy my ticket moment, because similar occur- Broken Social Scene in distinct individuality it almost Liz Phair far Domino, the new film that show- rences happen throughout the BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE compensates for with sheer en- SOMEBODY'S MIRACLE cases Bend it like Beckham starlet film. I didn't count, but I think thusiasm and vitality. The album Arts & Crafts Capitol Keira Knightly as a tough-talking, the broken-nose tally may reach gets off to an uneven start with ••••1/2 chain-smoking bounty hunter, I into the upper teens. Christopher "You are a Runner and I am My • (out of five) (out of five) had a bit of an existen- Walken has a spirited Father's Son," a mediocre track tial crisis. Why was 1, a cameo as a sleazy real- that lacks the rest of the album's semi-snobby cinephile, ity television producer, highly-produced texture. willfully subjecting my- and has-beens Ian Zier- self to a chicks-with- ing and Brian Austin What Wolf guns flick? Green, of Beverly Hills I normally scoff at 90210fame, play them- Parade's sound mainstream Hollywood selves in amusing self- fare, but in a season mockery. lacks in distinct when watchable high- But even with all Broken Social Scene, which Jonathan individuality Irately, nothing has been as hard minded entertainment these elements going first stole indie listeners' hearts has been in remarkably for it. Domino emerges with its 2002 sophomore album as being a Liz Phair fan. Her 1993 Schumann it nearly debut, Exile in Guyville, is widely short supply, movie- as the worst kind of en- You Forgot it in People, follows it going escapism has tertainment — a sloppy up with an even greater achieve- compensates for considered one of the crowning moments of 1990s indie rock. become the only option. film that takes itself ment. The self-titled album builds So what could bebetterthan seeing painfully seriously. Scott too often on its predecessor's peculiar and with sheer With rants like "Fuck and Run" and "Mesmerizing," it is a searing, KnighUy busting out of that Pirates pulls away from the more-captivat- pleasing assemblage of instrumen- enthusiasm and visceral album that ripped into of the Caribbean corset and doing ing-than-ever Knightly — who, tal and beats, and embarks into sex and gender with exhilarating battle with Los Angeles' worst with a cigarette in one hand and more unfocused, airy territory. VITALITY. candor. criminal lowlifes? a loaded gun in the other, may be The result is a catchy and ethereal the closest thing to a female cinema effort that rollicks along an epic, It picks up with "Modern crush I have ever had. Imagine an lushly-produced dreamscape and World," a track that closely resem- All that's left is a Domino is as arm blown off by repeated sawed- flows beautifully from one song bles The Arcade Fire in its use of repulsive as it off shotgun blows, an armored-car to the next. background vocals, and "We Built reedy voice and heist by a group of crooks dressed Another World," whose chorus "I an easy listening is flashy — a up as first ladies Bush, Clinton, The result is a had a bad, bad time tonight/bad Kennedy and Reagan and, perhaps things happen in the night" plays sound that recalls grimy, blood- most repellant of all, aging hard- catchy and like the partygoer's lament. Other the innocuous splattered body Mickey Rourke sitting in a ethereal effort strong tracks include "Shine a Nevada hotel room watchingporn. Light" and the very Modest Mouse- DRIVEL Sheryl CESSPOOL These are just a few of the bizarre that rollicks along esque "I'll Believe Anything." set pieces Scott utilizes to try to Crow has been that's all style elicit audience reaction. an epic, lushly- Nada Surf hawking for the and no producecl We all love THE WEIGHT IS A GIFT last five years. substance. DREAMSCAPE. Barsuk GLITTER, She narrowly avoided the Walking into the film, I thought it And while Broken Social Scene • • glamour and sophomore slump with the less po- would be, at the very worst, dispos- is an astoundingly cohesive col- (out of five) tent but still affecting Whip-Smart. able studio dross—the type of film lection of songs, it is not without Knightly's dye After a forgettable, mediocre- than neither excites nor offends. individual standouts. "Swimmers," at-best third album, whitechoco- P.ut leave it to Tony Scott — better job and heavy a quiet and endearing song about latespaceegg, Phair returned in known as Ridley Gladiator Scott's falling in love, represents how eye shadow. 8 2003 with an unabashedly shallow, brother — to take the girl-kicking- even at its most conventional, the • Mil t .. I si si* L, pop-produced, self-titled effort. ass genre to a new low. Domino isas group is nothing but unique. The repulsive as it is flashy — a grimy, It's not that surprising, really. rvi y Most hardcore fans turned away, mischievously-named "Handjobs ITiis is die man who, in the cult but the hedonistic pleasure of The blood-splattered cesspool that's all for the Holidays" — whose chorus style and no substance. vampire flick The Hunger, managed Nada Surf follows 2003's exuber- Matrix-produced "Why Can't I?" asks "Has it brought you closer to The film does have its gems to have David Bowie, Catherine ant and soulfully introspective 1st Go and the naughty "H.W.C." cannot this?" — and the album's opener of empty style. We all love glit- Deneuve and Susan Sarandon all with Vie Weight is a Gift, an ultimately be denied. "Our Faces Split the Coast in Half' ter, glamour and Knightly's dye on hand and muster only one sex bland effort that picks up on a lot of Now, with Somebody's Mir- also warrant repeated listenings. job and heavy eye shadow. The scene, albeit a lousy one. How could the previous album's themes, includ- acle, things have gotten out of film does have some funny mo- a liplock between Denueve and ing love and heartbreak. hand. Everything that made Phair ments, like when Knightly asks Sarandon go flat? In Scott's hands, When listening to the album's great — the attitude, the provoca- Wolf Parade her sorority sister, "Have you as Domino would confirm, even the opening track "Concrete Bed" tion — has been stripped away. All ever had a nose job?" When the hottest ideas are prone to fizzle. APOLOGIES TO THE QUEEN MARY— which features the nauseatingly that's left is a reedy voice and an superficial blond scoffs, "No," Sub Pop saccharin chorus "to find someone easy listening sound that recalls Knightly punches her in the face, Jonathan Schumann is a Baker you love, you've gotta be someone the innocuous drivel Sheryl Crow • • • 1/2 shattering her nose. Scott must College senior and arts and you love" — it is hard to believe that has been hawking for the last five u (out of five) have gathered that this was a fun entertainment editor. : 1 { t f % i this is the same group that brought years. us "Inside of Love," which covered The title track features lyrics as similar ground without the cliches. banal as "each frog has a prince just But if lame love songs are your thing, waiting inside of him/baby, there be sure not to miss "Always Love," goes somebody's miracle walking which preaches "Always love, hate down the street/there goes some » 4 will get you every time, always love, waif jf modern fairy tale, I wish it could even when you want to fight." happen to me." And it just gets IRIETIME Another Canadian rock group, the The band softens its edges so worse. Phair may be the saddest says THANKS to all who attended Montreal-based Wolf Parade, looks much that by the time a song like "In victim of the Britney Spears-led to follow in the tradition of big indie the Mirror" — with its catchy beat youth takeover of contemporary the C.SA Fell! Picnic. names — such as Modest Mouse, and candid vulnerability—showsup pop. As this pandering album The Arcade Fire, and Clap Your late in the album, it both pleases us proves, she is not an artist for a We had a great time performing and wide audience. Hands Say Yeah! — with its debut LP and makes us hungry for what the Apologies to the Queen Mary. rest of the album does not give us. — Jonathan Schumann hope everyone had a great time as well. CALDER Album available at Cactus Records & CDbaby.com. From page 10 BOOKING: 713 398 3798 collections of anthropological objects man-made found objects, creating cination with natural orbits through www.IRIETIME.com that fascinated and inspired them, a tense balance. In "White Panel," his mobiles. and Calder was no exception. His Calder installs cranks on each sus- The final galleries focus on the work with found objects, displayed pended element, allowing it to wind natural and celestial qualities of , in the third gallery, demonstrates up and move. Calder's work. Drawing inspiration the cabinet of curiosities' influence The fourth gallery continues from the spontaneous patterns of on his art. the exploration of Calder's work nature and the cosmos, Calder In fact, the third gallery is the with found objects, focusing on his creates a mesmerizing effect of most surprising, displaying an monstrous, fantastic creatures. For kinetic energy in his work of the organic element of Calder's work instance, he uses a branch from an late 1930s and early 1940s. The that one rarely encounters in most apple tree to create the legs of his tempered energy of his wire forms art history texts. Using man-made Apple Monster, a sinister-looking excites and fascinates, changing and natural materials, Calder relates construction of counter-balances. with every movement. his found objects to each other in Iliis gallery, along with the fifth and With The Surreal Calder, the spatially diverse ways. The textural sixth, illustrate Calder's invocation Menil Collection constructs a unique IRIETIME and color qualities of his earthen of nature in his work. The forms lens through which to view Calder's say Tree"! materials contrast with the brightly in his art allude to those found in work, and for the most part, suc- colored sheet metal surfaces and nature, and he demonstrates his fas- ceeds. Friday, October 21, 2005 Page 12 THE RICE THRESHER "THRESHER SPORTS/commentary Rice-UH soccer fans Volleyball extends win streak to four show levels of passion Rice hosts Central Florida tonight, C-USA leader Marshall on Sunday by Matt McCabe There are four levels of fandom at any sporting event. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF The first level consists of people who really don't care a whole lot about the sport they're watching, or about After suffering its first 3-0 loss at sports in general. These "fans" come to a game because home since Oct. 23, 2003, the volleyball everyone else is doing so. You'll usually find these team rebounded with a four-match win- people only at a season-opener or a playoff game. You ning streak, including two gutsy, five-set may see a lot of them rooting for the Houston Astros victories over Conference USAopponents in October. Southern Methodist University and Uni- Level two of fans is no different from level one, except versity of Central Florida. they have a vested personal interest in the game. By "After the rough homestand, we that, 1 mean level two fans have a knew we had to win," freshman out- friend or significant other playing side hitter Karyn Morgan said. "What in the contest who they want to better place to do it than on the road? cheer on; otherwise they would We wanted to win in other people's have no reason to attend. houses." The fans who make up level Rice (13-4,4-2 C-USA) will face a crucial three follow the action very in- portion of its schedule over the next two tently —almost too intently. They weeks, with five consecutive matches at do not talk much during the game home. After yesterday's match against because they're so focused, and UAB (12-4, 3-3), the Owls take on East when they do say something, Stephen Carolina (12-8, 3-4) tonight at 7 p.m. The it is usually a comment about Whitfield weekend will culminate with Rice squar- strategy or formations. ing of f against conference leader Marshall Finally, someone on level four (14-5,6-1), which is led by outside hitter the epitomizes the word "fanatic." He stands up for the entire Kelly-Anne Billingy, the C-USA preseason Wd game, screaming out his support and constantly thinking player of the year. of catchy, cruel things to say in front of the opposing "We have three matches in our en- bench. This person may be inebriated or shirtless. You vironment, in our comfort zone," head know these fans. I know these fans. They make the game coach Genny Volpe said. 'This is kind of more enjoyable for everybody. a turning point in the conference. A lot of Friday's Rice-Houston soccer game gave a perfect teams are one match away from getting TAYLOR JOHNSON/THRESHEF example of all four levels of fandom and of how a dedi- into first or second." Junior middle blocker Tessa Kuykendall goes up for a kill in Rice's 3-2 win over SMU Oct. cated level four fan can inspire each of them. At the halfway point of the confer- 8. The Owls will host UCF tonight at 7 p.m. and Marshall Sunday at 1 p.m. For the first eight or nine minutes of the game, the ence season, the team's newcomers crowd had about as much energy as a boring lecturer. have begun to understand their vital know we need to win. It's not really match at two games each before the ()wls Of the 1,087 people in attendance, only about 20 or 30 roles on the team. pressure — it's kind of a drive to win." took control in the fifth set, never trailing seemed to be paying attention to the proceedings on the "I think a lot of us have realized After the disheartening loss at home en route to winning the game 15-10 and field, and half of them were Cougar fans. 1 surmised the what a big part of the team we are and to Tulsa Oct. 7, Rice came out firing on the match 3-2. Sophomore libero Yvette stadium was full of level one fans. It would make sense that we need to pick it up," freshman all cylinders, winning the first two sets of Kirk led the team with 31 digs, tying for for these fans to attend a game against UH, since the middle blocker Jessica Holderness its Oct. 8 match against SMU (8-11,4-3). the second most in a match in Rice his- Cougars are our cross-town rivals. About seven people, said. "There is kind of a sense that we The Mustangs battled back to even the see VOLLEYBALL, page 15 who looked like level two or three fans, stood on the front row behind the Owl bench. Early on, the real action took place at the other end of the stands, behind UH's bench. 1 saw about 10 rowdy Football to play resurgent Navy team fans dressed in red, cheering loudly, and assumed they were Cougar supporters. Behind them was an equal linebackers coach to defensive coordi- back Thomas Lott will return to game number of Rice fans trying to drown out the UH fans by Adam Tabkain nator after a 41-28 loss to East Carolina action Saturday. All three have battled with their own cheers. TTiey were all definitely level four THRESHER STAFF University Oct. 8. replacing Roger injuries this year, and only Perkins has fans. One of them may have already been drunk by the Hinshaw, who is now safeties coach. seen any playing time this season. Their start of the game; it was difficult to tell. However, after a The football team will conclude its Rizzo had an immediate impact in his places in the starting lineup have been fourth-minute goal put the Cougars up 1-0 there wasn't four-year series with the United States first game as the players mirrored his temporarily filled by freshman center much cheering to be done, since each Rice statement Naval Academy at 5 p.m. Saturday at intensity. Austin Wilkinson and freshman running was met by a retort of "look at the score" or something Rice Stadium, after the scheduled Sept. back Tommy Henderson. of that nature. 24 meeting between the teams was post- But in order for Rice to have a suc- "One of the guys who has played One person in that group of Rice fans, whom I'll call poned due to Hurricane Rita. cessful outing against Navy, the defense as well as anyone on this team is "Superfan," walked over to the seats behind the Rice Rice (0-5,0-3 Conference USA) is one must turn the corner. Currently, Rice is of the five teams in NCAA Division I-A worst in the nation in scoring defense Tommy Henderson," Hatfield said. bench and implored us all to get on our feet and cheer, 'M. '- Mm "You see some of the catches he has screaming, "If you still have a voice by the end of this without a win, and Navy (3-2) has won and fourth-worst in total defense, and made — he is really a gifted athlete. half, then you're not cheering loud enough!" The over- all three of its games in October. Head through five games, the Owls have He has good running skills, but he has all mood of the crowd changed at that moment. Some coach Ken Hatfield said Navy is a much forced just two turnovers. No other great hands." fans sitting a few rows behind me stood up, moved different team now than it would have team in Division I-A has forced fewer to the front row and started cheering to their hearts' been Sept. 24 when the Midshipmen than five. Senior placekicker Brennan Ixindry content — maybe not as full-on level fours, but certainly were still winless. With the defense's inability thus far has been another bright spot for the as twos or threes. "Both of us are very similar in a lot to create turnovers for the offense, Rice Owls. With 166 career points scored, Everyone was into the game the rest of the way, and of things we do," Hatfield said. "They've has continued to rely on ball control I,andry is an extra point away from Superfan was leading the charge. He made sure the got more confidence now, naturally, by to give itself scoring opportunities. tying Derek Crabtree (Jones 02) for crowd didn't get too passive and always came up with winning." Fullbacks have always been a large third all-time at Rice and for first among something catchy to say at the appropriate moments, The Midshipmen and the Owls are two part of Hatfield's option offense, and kickers. like saying "Houston cheats" after every Cougar foul. of the three remaining teams — along the tandem of junior Andrew Cates and Hatfield said he hopes Rice fans Superfan was a true level four fan. I couldn't quite with Air Force—that run an option-based sophomore John Wall have combined to remain positive. comprehend the hold he possessed over some of the offense. Rice's rushing attack has aver- average 63.6 rushing yards per game. "You hurt for (the team) crowd. Late in the second half, I noticed a group of aged 206 yards per game but has fallen Cates, the starter, said he and Wall are because ... you want them to have young girls sitting under Superfan, devising some very well short of expectations, Navy is fourth supportive of each other. some great experiences," Hatfield said. catchy cheers of their own. They looked like level four in the nation with 267 yards per game on "We just help each other out," Cates "They'll remember the people who fans in the making. the ground. said. "It's not really a competition per encouraged them, because anybody After facing several potent passing se. I'm happy for him when he scores can say something negative — that's attacks in recent weeks, the shift to de- or has a good run." always the easy thing to do. ... You ap- Stephen Whitfield is a Sid Richardson college sophomore and fending the option is a demanding one, Hatfield said he hopes sophomore preciate the people who can appreciate comports editor. even for a team that runs the option. center David Perkins, junior running the things (the players] are getting done Charlie Rizzo was promoted from back Mike Falco and senior running rather than what they're not." 0WL00K - THE WEEK IN SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS Friday 10/21 7 p.m. Soccer vs. Tulane (Rice Track/Soccer Stadium) The last time a former Rice athlete played in the World Series was 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. East Carolina (Autry Court) Saturday 10/22 5 p.m. Football vs. Navy (Rice Stadium) Game rescheduled from Sept. 24 due to Hurricane Rita 1990 when Norm Charlton, who played at Rice from 1982 to 1984, pitched for the Cincinnati Reds. The Sunday 10/23 10 a.m. Swimming vs. North Texas (Rice Pool) Reds swept thervdefending champion Oakland Athletics 40 to capture the title. Lance Berkman, 1 p.m. Soccer vs. UTEP (Rice Track/Soccer Stadium) a first baseman at Rice from 1995 to 1997, will play in the World Series this year after his Hous- 1 p.m. Volleyball vs. Marshall (Autry Court) ton Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in the National League Championship Series. m THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 13 Soccer records first-ever win over SMU, hosts Iblane tonight by Stephen Whitfield Miners' first six conference games have Tulsa 1-0 Oct. 7 and beating SMU 2-1 THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF been at home, and only one of its four in double-overtime Oct. 9. The game conference wins — a 3-0 victory over against the Golden Hurricane (7-7-2, The soccer team will try to estab- the University of Tulsa Oct 16 — has 2-3-0) was particularly disheartening lish its position among the elite teams come by more than two goals. because the Owls had seemingly tied in Conference USA this weekend as Sophomore defender Beth Martin the game on a header from senior it hosts its final two regular-season said Rice will need to be confident defender Erin Droeger with four sec- home games. Rice (7-5-1, 3-1-1 C- against the Miners. onds remaining. However, Rice was USA) will play Tulane University, "When you play tough teams like called for a foul, nullifying the goal * £ mrm k a team that has struggled all year, that, if you come out cocky, it really helps and sealing the win for Tulsa. tonight at 7 p.m. at the Rice Track/ a lot," Martin said. "If we can come at The Owls rebounded from the Soccer Stadium. The Owls will then UTEP with the ... idea that we are as loss with a strong effort against play perhaps their toughest home good as we think we are, then... we're SMU (10-4-1, 4-1). Rice fell behind game of the season against the Uni- going to get a win." early in the second half when the versity of Texas-El Paso, which has Mustangs scored on a corner kick ut the best record in the conference, but came back to tie the game in the Sunday at 1 p.m. 65th minute, when sophomore Clory Tulane (1-8,1-5) was not expected 'Coming out to play Martin scored her second goal of the to do well even before the season season. Neither team mounted an of- began. Picked to finished ninth in the just one game per fensive charge in the first overtime C-USA preseason coaches' poll, the weekend isn't going period, but in the second overtime Green Wave added eight freshmen to sophomore midfielder Samantha a team that lost five of its last seven to cut it. We could... Conn broke the tie with her fifth goal games in 2004. Due to the effects of of the season, scoring on an assist m * Hurricane Katrina, T ulane cancelled kick ourselves for some from Martin in the 109th minute. almost half the games on its original The win was Rice's first victory in schedule, going 26 days between of the mistakes we've seven games against SMU, including games at one point earlier in the made or the letups the last two Western Athletic Confer- season. The Green Wave rt located ence Championship matches. to Texas A&M University alter New we've had.' Huston said she was pleased to Orleans was evacuated. beat the Mustangs for the first time — Chris Huston Despite its record, Tulane has but that she was disappointed with the been competitive in most of its games. Head soccer coach split after playing Tulsa close. Five of the Green Wave's eight losses "Beating SMU is a huge win (but) ADAM GINSBURG/THRESHER were by two or fewer goals. On Sun- it's just unfortunate that we did not Freshman midfielder Alexa Coralli looks to beat a UH player Friday. The teams day, Tulane lost to preseason-favorite Rice is in good position to secure come out ready to play both games," tied 1-1, and Rice continues its homestand tonight at 7 p.m. against Tulane. Southern Methodist University 2-0. a high seed for the C-USA tourna- Huston said. "Coming out to play just Head coach Chris Huston said ment, which will be held Nov. 2-6 one game per weekend isn't going to forward Caitlin Robbins scored her There are times when we can create the Owls will not take the Green at the Rice Track/Soccer Stadium. cut it. We could ... kick ourselves for team-leading sixth goal of the year. more opportunities for ourselves than Wave lightly. Rice currently trails UTEP, Memphis, some of the mistakes we've made or Despite controlling the game and we actually do, and then it's really "We haven't even (qualified for) SMU and UCF in the conference the letups we've had." having numerous opportunities to important to... have them converted the conference tournament yet, so standings, and with games coming Rice followed up its win with a 1-1 score during the second half and into results." every game for us is as important as up against two of those four teams tie at home against the University of the two overtimes, the Owls could Although the Owls moved up in the next," Huston said. Tulane [has| as well as against two of the worst Houston in front of the third-largest not muster another goal. the C-USA standings with the tie, one win so far, but they're a decent teams in the conference — Tulane crowd to attend a non-season opener "It's frustrating for the girls," Beth Martin said she is not proud team ... and just like some games and Southern Mississippi—the Owls in Rice soccer history. The Cougars Huston said. "Houston did a good job of the result. haven't bounced our way, I could have a chance to earn the top seed in (7-4-2,2-2-1) struck early with a goal defensively — they were constantly "The game against Houston ... only imagine that some of [Tulane's the tournament. by forward Sarah Fisher in the fourth putting us under a lot of pressure. was a really unsuccessful game," losses] were just because the ball "We're in a unique situation going minute, and Rice tied the game in the There were far more opportunities Martin said. "We have the potential didn't bounce their way." into our last four games," Huston said. 30th minute when redshirt freshman [for us] than shows on the stats. ... to be a lot better team." UTEP (15-1-1, 4-1-1) figures to be "If we take care of business lagainst Rice's toughest opponent this year. The Tulane and Southern Miss] and then Miners have breezed through their go out against the teams that are season so far, although their schedule ranked ahead of us, we can really has been relatively weak, including put ourselves in a better situation for such non-conference opponents as seeding going into the conference Sam Houston State, Sacramento State, tournament." Ijouisiana-Monroe, Utah Valley State Two weeks ago, Rice embarked on and West Texas A&M. Four of the its third road trip of the year, losing to Are you someone who loves to cook? Do you have a strong knowledge of different foods? Would you like to share your cooking experience with others? 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Hero Everything's Better: m E1 CXXKAnhnao kivMm.H uxA MO EOE/Drug Free Workplace the RICE thresher PHOTO FEATURE Fg^ocroBER2U^, A selection of photographs from sporting events over the last two weeks % IAN WHITE/THRESHER 1 ADAM GINSBURG/THRESHt MARHSALL ROBINSON/THRESHtR I > 1AYIOR JOHNSON/THRESHER TAYLOR JOHNSON/THRESHER 4 IT•< '• T •• < •* • • THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 15 Will Rice defeats Baker 28-0 VOLLEYBALL by Stephen Whitfield plete pass gave Will Rice the ball, and ess, a battle of two playoff teams From page 12 THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF four plays later, Moore connected on from last year. a 38-yard touchdown pass to Reagan tory. Senior setter Kristina Hoban dominated in game five, which really In Saturday's powderpuff game to give Will Rice a 21-0 lead. After Freshman Flag Football recorded a triple-double with 10 helped our confidence level." between two winless teams, Will Rice an interception on the first play of In the Blue League, Martel (1-1) kills, 59 sets and 11 digs. Rice then played the University beat Baker 28-0. Baker's next possession, Will Rice beat Baker (0-2) by a score of 20-13 "I was proud of them that they of Southern Mississippi (610,0-7), scored another touchdown, this time Oct. 12, while Sid (1-1) lost 13-7 to had the confidence to come back where it put on a show of offensive on a 30-yard run by Moore to provide Will Rice (2-0) Oct. 14. In Gray from [the] loss to Tulsa to turn efficiency, hitting .387 for the match COLLEGE SPORTS the 28-0 final score League play, Lovett (1-2) lost both around and beat SMU, which is a big — its highest of the season — in Will Rice head coach Clint Corco- of its games last weekend, falling rivalry forus," Volpesaid. "[Theloss its 3-1 win over the Golden Eagles. ROUNDUP ran said he was happy to end the first 7-6 to Jones (2-0) Saturday and 20- to Tulsa] was really disappointing, Freshman outside hitter Karyn half of the season with a win. 13 to Wiess (1-1) Sunday. Hanszen and I think it was a wakeup call for Morgan had 15 kills and added 4 "It feels great to have these girls (1-0) beat Brown (0-2) in its first this team." service aces to lead the team. The first quarter began quickly know what it's like to win, coming game of the year by a 20-13 score. "(Karyn's] gotayearning desire for Baker (0-5) as quarterback/ out after three [games! against Saturday's Hanszen-Jones game to get better," Volpe said. "She's safety Katie Beth Higgins, forced some of the hardest teams," Corco- was postponed. 'This is ...a naturally gifted, and I still believe an interception on Will Rice's (1-4) ran, a junior, said. "We still have [ she is] one of the strongest hitters opening possession and returned [three] more to go, though." Men's Basketball turning point in our in the conference. She's starting to the ball to Baker's 40 yard line. As has been the case all year, The season began Oct. 12 with make shots and attacks that have Baker was forced to punt but pinned Baker was short-handed. Unlike two Wednesday League blowouts, conference. A lot of not been in her repertoire before." Will Rice on its own 9. Unfazed, other colleges, Baker typically as Wiess walloped I^ovett 63-39 and Holderness had 10 kills and Will Rice sophomore quarterback suits just 8-10 players each week Jones beat Hanszen 67-40. Martel teams are one match hit ,6(X) in the Owls' win against Cassie Moore led the offense down — including Higgins and Master opened Monday League play with away from getting .Southern Miss after transitioning the field quickly, rushing 4 times Krista Comer — which is barely a 52-39 win over the GSA, and Sid from outside hitter to middle blocker for 32 yards and completing both enough to field an eight-person team. lost to Brown 42-40. into first or second. this season. of her passes for 43 yards, includ- In a 34-0 loss to Martel Oct. 1, Baker 'The team has been really sup- — Genny Volpe ing a 36-yard touchdown pass to only had seven players available for Women's Basketball portive, especially considering that freshman receiver Dayna Fondell almost the entire game. Will Rice The GSA (3-0) continued its Head volleyball coach I'm trying to work into a position that gave Will Rice a 7-0 lead. used Baker's fatigue to its advantage streak of dominating performances that I'm not particularly comfort- Baker's next drive looked promis- in second half, exploiting the defense in the Eastern Conference with a able at," Holderness said. "We ing after a pass interference penalty on big plays. 42-21 win over Hanszen (2-1) Oct. 12 After a solid 3-1 win over Sam are a younger team, [but! we're put them close to midfield early in the "It's been a little tough," Garling- and a 43-14 win against Lovett (1-2) Houston State Oct 11, the Owls peaking at the end of our season second quarter. Higgins, a resident house said. "We had a lot of seniors Monday. Lovett also sneaked past hit the road for two conference because of it." associate, completed a 7-yard pass [last year) and a lot fewer players Brown (0-3) by an 18-13 margin. The matches. In the first match of the Although Central Florida and to junior receiver Carolyn Greene [this year). The girls had to play only Western Conference game took road trip, Rice took on Central Southern Miss are two of the weak- and ran for three yards to move both sides of the ball, and by the place Tuesday, as Will Rice (2-1) won Florida (4-12, 2-7) in Orlando. The est teams in C-USA Volpe said the Baker inside Will Rice territory. But end of the second half they were just 3611 against Wiess (1-2). Owls were in a 2-1 hole after three wins helped build confidence. two plays later, Higgins threw an exhausted. That's when we've been games, but pulled out a gritty fourth- "Playing on the road is tough, interception to Will Rice sophomore [allowing! a lot of points." Men's Volleyball set win, relying on solid defense to and we've done a lot of it this year," Lizzie Snyder. ITiis game was the first of two The opening day of play in the tie the match and gain the momen- Volpe said. "I think that coming off A 15-yard run by Moore and a last weekend for both teams. Baker Ketchup League began with a tum. The Owls took the fifth set these two road wins has put us in a 26-yard pass to sophomore receiver fell flat against Brown (2-3), losing whimper Saturday, as both Lovett in a landslide, 15-6. Senior outside place of confidence." Emily Reagan put Will Rice on 41-0. Will Rice lost to Jones (5-1) and the GSA won without ever play- hitterOlaya Pazo led all players with Even with a winning streak, Baker's two-yard line with about by a 13-6 score. In other games, ing a game. Lovett beat Hanszen 28 kills, a career high, and Hoban Volpe said that the team is always eight seconds remaining. Two plays Wiess (4-1) beat D>vett (2-3) by a by default and GSA won its match recorded her second triple-double seeking to improve. later, Moore completed a touch- 26-20 margin, and Brown won 19-6 versus Wiess when Wiess forfeited. in three matches. "They're motivated in know- down pass to freshman receiver against Hanszen (1-4). Martel (4-2) The scheduled opener of the Catsup "The five-game match that we ing that we have not reached our Kellie Simon to give Will Rice a entered the weekend with a chance to League, the Sid-Martel match, was played [against UCF] was back potential yet" she said. "The team 14-0 lead at halftime. solidify its position as the top team in postponed. The only game actually and forth — the momentum kept keeps striving to get better. We're Baker's third quarter was forget- Powderpuff, but had a disappointing played was Brown's 2-0 victory over shifting," Volpe said. "We totally peaking at the right time." table. Before even running a play from weekend, falling to Jones 7-6 before Will Rice Tuesday. scrimmage, Baker was saddled with losing 25-0 to Sid Rich (5-0) a five-yard false start penalty, punting With the playoffs beginning in after two runs by Higgins and an two weeks, Sid seems to have a incomplete pass. Will Rice advanced lock on one of the top two seeds, to Baker's 10 on its first possession although one-loss Jones and Wi- of the quarter, but Moore threw an ess trail closely. If both teams incomplete pass on 4th-and-9 to give win their games next week, then Hey, Baker the ball again. the Sid-Wiess game Oct. 30 could Before Baker could run a play on determine who gets the top seed its next drive, coach Grant Garling- in the playoffs. The battle for the house, a junior, was forced to use a final playoff spot could be fierce timeout with the play clock running this year. Martel is currently in down after a miscommunication on fourth, but Brown and Lovett have a Rice the play selection. Two plays after chance. Hanszen and Will Rice still that, Higgins completed a 20-yard have an outside chance at the final pass to Greene, with a subsequent playoff berth, although each team Will Rice penalty adding 10 yards to would probably need to win all its the play as the third quarter ended. remaining games and get help from other teams to qualify. Students! Three plays later. Baker, faced fourth-and-7 from its own 43 and Next week's Powderpuff Game elected to go for it. Higgins' incom- of the Week will be Martel vs. Wi- Do we have specials for you! Planet $7.38 Value Meals $8.30 Value Meals Large 1-topping Largmie Chees e or #A 1 pizza and three 1-topping pizza tanning•spa 12-oz Cokes® Medium 1 topping Medium 3 topping #A2 pizza and two #B2 pizza and two TAB Oil StIISTtt FOR $99! 12-oz Cokes® 12-oz Cokes® 1 order of chicken Medium Cheese mVSTIC SPRAY TflD #A3 and an order of #B3 Pizza and 5 Buffalo Cheesy Bread Wings BUY 1 GET 1 FREE! 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STAFF Texas Tech, 18th-ranked Texas The men's tennis team enjoyed A&M and 28th-rankedTexas, which success across the country last defeated Rice 4-3 in the first round weekend. Senior Robert Searle of the 2005 NCAA Tournament. reached the finals of the Midland "I think we're physically ready," Racquet Club Invitational and soph- assistant coach Efe Ustundag omore Ralph Knupfer recorded a (Baker '99) said. "What it's going straight-set victory to win his flight to come down to is when we go out at the South Carolina Invitational in there, will we want [the victory] Columbia, South Carolina. enough? I think if we just play hard, This weekend, the Owls will we're going to turn a lot of matches head to College Station to compete [our way]." in the ITA South Central Regional Last weekend, however, the Championships at Texas A&M Owls showed they already have I IN i <>M H* I I I V> IN ( <>N( Kb! 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Without a coach accompanying In doubles action, Karas and Rod- them, three members of the women's gers won their first match 8-4 over tennis team traveled to Midland, Tex- SMU's Brooke and Halley Rambally as to compete in the Midland Racquet before losing in the second round. | | www.stephcnlynch.Lom Club Invitational last weekend. At the Riviera/I'I A Women's Ail- Sophomore Christine Dao defeat- American Championhips in Pacific BUY TICKETS AT PACECONCERTS.COM ed Southern Methodist University's Palisades, Calif. 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Rice's final-round a stroke behind Kelley in a tie for 30th and sophomore Jeff Krakowiak THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF 289 tied for the lowest score in the by Matt McCabe Kate ran the best race that she's run final round and pushed the Owls up finished one stroke behind Awe in a THRESHES EDITORIAL STAFF this year, and she's getting better The golf team posted the lowest five positions in the team standings, tie for 34th. every day." final-round team score at the Squire past crosstown rival UH, which Senior Parker LaBarge finished The women's cross country team Sophomore Callie Wells ran a solid Creek Invitational in Ruston, La., finished three strokes behind Rice just behind the underclassmen in a burst onto the national scene Saturday race for Rice, finishing 58th. Seniors propelling the Owls to a fourth place in seventh. tie for 47th at eight-over 224. Kelley at Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind. Anna Reeve and Sarah Yoder took finish in the 20-team field. Mississippi The Owls were led by Kelley said LaBarge—the only upperclass- with a stellar ninth place performance 112th and 115th, respectively. took the team title with a three-round — who carded a final-round-low, five- man on the team — has been a vocal in a field of 35 teams. The Owls beat "I think Callie ran the best cross total of nine-under-par 855, beating under 67 to close the tournament at leader. five teams ranked in the top 30, and as country race of her life," Gorry said. Texas-Arlington by 4 strokes, Mis- three-over 219, tying for 23rd place. "Parker has been... setting goals, a result were ranked 24th nationally in "Everyone ran the race that they sissippi State by 10, and Louisiana- "I was [feeling] a little pressure taking on his fair share of everything the Oct 17 poll. The team had not re- needed to run." Iafayette and Rice by 23. from [head coach Drew Scott], that needs to be done and pushing us ceived any votes in the Oct 3 edition. Freshman Lea Garcia finished "[After this tournament], we because I hadn't been putting up in the right direction," Kelley said. "1 have felt for quite a while that we 152nd and sophomore Laura Kelley finally believe ... we're the team to the numbers," Kelley said. "I hadn't Freshman Kaz Hoffman was were capable of what we did Saturday," finished 196th. beat," freshman Kyle Kelley said. "If been playing that well this year, and hampered by a final-round 82, which head coach Jim Bevan said. "As a team The members of the team who did we play our game the best we can, we he encouraged me." dropped him into a tie for 72nd. this is the best performance we've had not compete at Pre-Nationals com- [can| win hands-down." In contrast to many of Rice's tour- Rice will wrap up its fall season in a long, long time." peted at the Buffalo Bayou Invitational The Owls' team score of 878 was naments earlier in the fall, the team Nov. 7-9 at the Battle on the Bend, The appropriately titled race is run in Houston Oct 17. The Owls captured the lowest score by Rice golfers members' scores were very close. hosted by the University of Louisiana- on the same course as the NCAACham- second place on the strength of top- in a three-round tournament since Sophomore Addison Awe finished Lafayette in Many, La. pionships. Rice has sent an individual 10 performances from senior Lauren to the last two national meets; senior Murphy in third, junior Janine Moreau Kate Gorry ran in 2003 and sophomore in seventh and sophomore Leah Marissa Daniels ran in 2004. The Owls' McKay in eighth. Junior Jessica Cox Tiilsa scores two late first-half TDs, performance last weekend solidifies and freshman I .aura Hudson rounded the 2005 team as one seeking a team out the Owl contingent, finishing 11th bid to the national meet, instead of just and 14th, respectively. sending individuals. The Owls will now focus on the cruises to 41-21 win over football "[Pre-Nationals] opened every- Conference USA Championships by Adam Tabakin his first start of the season. early in the fourth quarter after one's eyes that even though we are Oct. 29 in Orlando, Fla., where they THRESHER STAFF Playing their first game at Rice starting at its own one yard line, be- a small school, we're pretty good," hope to win the C-USA title in their Stadium since Nov. 6, 2004, the fore King returned an interception Gorry said. first season as a member of the con- Despite giving up three touch- Owls started quickly, as junior free 41 yards for a touchdown. King's Daniels and Gorry, who finished ference. downs in the second quarter and los- safety Andray Downs returned the interception was the second Owl 29th and 37th, respectively, in the "The [girls] gotatasteofwhat [com- ing 41-21 to the University ofTulsa, opening kickoff 34 yards to the Rice takeaway of the season and the first field of 232 once again led the Owls. petition is] like [at Pre-Nationals],and the football team had an improved 42-yard-line. After the Owls moved of his career. "Marissa ran a very good race," we're not done," Bevan said. "They're defensive showing last Saturday in the ball to the Tulsa 14, sophomore "Our defense was in three-deep, Bevan said. "She ran 35 seconds faster starting to believe in themselves as a its first game under new defensive quarterback Joel Armstrong had a and I knew all game it was cutting than she did last year on that course. team and as runners." coordinator Charlie Rizzo. touchdown run called back because off the deep route," King said. "I Following a fourth consecutive of an illegal chop block. Rice failed just knew when he was running lackluster defensive performance to score on the possession. around that it was coming, and I Men 27th at Pre-Nationals in a 41-28 loss to East Carolina "Once again we were our own broke on it." University Oct. 8, head coach Ken worst enemy," Hatfield said. The excitement was short-lived, Hatfield promoted Rizzo — also by Katy Miller also said he drew on his experience After Tulsa and Rice traded pos- however. Tulsa receiver Ashlan linebackers coach — to bring more sessions without scoring, the Gold- Davis returned the ensuing kickoff THRESHER STAEE from the Oklahoma State meet at Pre- Nationals. intensity to the defense. Hatfield en Hurricane moved 88 yards in 12 for a touchdown, his second in two The men's cross country team "1 learned a lot in the OSU meet," demoted former defensive coor- plays over 6 minutes, 33 seconds to years against Rice and the sixth of finished 27th overall in its (light at Keithan said. "I applied that experience dinator Roger Hinshaw to safeties take a 7-0 lead on a touchdown run his career, tying an NCAA record. the Pre-Nationals meet, held at Terre to this meet... like having an idea of coach. Rice (0-5, 0-3 Conference by running back Uril Parrish. After Rice responded with a third Haute, Ind. Saturday. Senior M;ircel where you are in ihe race and knowing USA) responded by allowing the Parrish scored again with 1:20 left touchdown drive, capped off by Hewamudalige finished fifth in the when you have to push." fewest yards it had all season in the first half, the Owls fumbled a one-yard touchdown run from "Blue" division. Sophomore Charles Hampton against Tulsa (4-3, 3-1). the kickoff, giving Tulsa the ball in sophomore fullback John Wall — his "Marcel had a huge run," head finished in 116th place overall, while "Coach Rizzo stressed together- excellent field position. second of the game — to end the coach Jon Warren 0<>nes '88) said. junior Pablo Solares took 175th and ness this week and us playing as a For the second time in as many scoring at 41-21. "Almost ever ylxxly had a perst>nal best, freshman Justin Maxwell finished team, and we really focused on that weeks, the Rice defense allowed a While the end result was an- but... it wasn't a big enough jx'rsonal 194th. Seniors David Axel and Scott all week," sophomore defensive touchdown in the final minute of other loss, the uptick in defensive best. Everyone else needs to improve Loftin did not finish the race due to tackle George Chukwu said. "In the first half after ineffective spe- intensity provided a glimmer of over the next two to four weeks." injury and illness. the past we'd make tackles and we cial teams play gave the opposing hope for the rest of the season. Hewamudalige ran with the lead The Owls now hope to build on wouldn't be excited, but this game offense a short field. As a result, Four of the Owls' next five games pack for the majority of the race and the experience gained from the Pre- we really brought it." instead of going into halftime trail- are at home. said he applied many of the lessons Nationals meet to prepare for the Chukwu and freshman cornerback ing by 14 points, the Owls found "I thought the crowd was great," he learned from the team's last meet Conference USAChampionships Oct. Brandon King made the first starts of themselves down 21-0. Hatfield said. 'They want to see us — the Cowboy Jamboree, held Oct. 1 29th. Texas-El Paso, currently ranked their collegiate careers, while junior Tulsa outscored Rice 13-7 in the be successful, and they hurt when at Oklahoma State University. 10th nationally, will provide stiff com- defensive end Courtney Gordon made third quarter and mounted a drive [we aren't]." "At the Pre-Nationals meet, I concen- petition at the conference meet. trated on getting out a little bit harder, Hewamudalige said the Owls must and I got out there in front and kind of avoid looking too far forward. stuck with it," Hewamudalige said. "I The next couple weeks are go- wasn't as strong as some of the guys I ing to be hard," he said. "But I'm not raced, but it turned out pretty well." looking too far ahead. We're really Sophomore Colby Keithan finished trying to focus on every day, on every 162nd with a time of 25:42. Keithan workout" SPICE UP YOUR ROOM WITH A SET OF CUSTOM CEILING-FAN BLADES EVER META BURRfTO YOU OIONT LIKE? WE HAVE. SO WE MADE THESE. Ckipotb i GOURMET 8URRIT0SITACOS. VISIT OUR DESIGN STUDIO ' KIRBYS NOTTINGHAM www.MirrorBlades.com 18 THE RICE THRESHER SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21,2005 So. Miss — Blunck 12 BY THE Rlc« — Pazo 15, Morgan 11, Kirk 11 Halsey, Owls top Cougars in Austin Attendance —141 oct. 7-18 "A" team — composed of fresh- CEMTRAL FLORIDA 2 RICE 3 by Matt McCabe "Our returning swimmers did pretty much as I expected, if not man Caitlin Warner, Hain, Halsey, Oct. 14,2005 — UCF Arean, Orlando, Fla THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF better," head coach Seth Huston sophomore Jennifer Hill, junior UCF 30 23 30 26 6 said. "Amy really stepped up and Andrea Hum and senior Meg Brown The swim team opened its season Rice 21 30 21 30 15 with a pair of solid victories: the swam great." —finished first in the 24-team field, first conventional, the second more Freshman Carlyann Voss Miller winning by just 31 seconds. Attendance — 308 unorthodox. led the newcomers with victories in Huston, who also swam in the First, Rice continued its domina- the 100 freestyle and the 200 free- race, said the team faced tough BICE a 8AM HOUSTON STATE 1 tion of crosstown rival UH with a style. Freshman sprinter Diane Gu, competition, including swimmers Oct. 11, 2005 — Autry Court 3744 dual-meet win Friday in Austin, who ranked second among U.S. high no longer in college. Rice 30 30 20 30 despite conceding the points in the school seniors in the 50 freestyle The relay swim was just some- SHSU 26 20 30 15 diving events, in which the Owls last year, had a strong showing in thing we wanted [to do] to get the FOOTBALL had no competitors. the event, winning with a time of team to compete in a different en- Attendance — 217 Sophomore Amy Halsey came 23.83. Gu and Miller teamed with vironment," Huston said. "It ended TULSA 41 RICE 21 on strong early, winning the 200- senior Laura Healey and sophomore up that our 'A' relay team had quite Oct. 15,2005 — Rice Stadium PICE 3 SOUTHERN METHODIST 2 Oct. 8,2005 — Autry Court yard individual medley with a time Carey Hain to win the 400 freestyle a race on their hands—almost four relay in 3:32.55. Rice 0 0 7 14 21 of two minutes, 7.39 seconds, and hours of swimming and they only Tulsa 0 21 13 7 41 Rice 30 30 27 28 15 die 200-yard backstroke. For her Then Rice participated in the won by 31 seconds." SMU 27 26 30 30 10 performance, Halsey was named the more unusual Lake Travis Relays Rice will host regional rival TLS — Parrish 23 run (Devault kick) TI.S — Parrish 3 run (Devault kick) Attendance — 519 first C-USA swimmer of the week for Saturday, an open-water race cov- North Texas Sunday at 10 a.m. at TLS — Parrish 10 run (Devault kick) die 2005-'06 season. ering about 12 miles. The Owls' the Rice Pool. TLS — Klinck 19 fumble recovery (Devault kick) RU — Wall 2 run (Landry kick) RICE 0 TULSA 3 TLS — Davis 8 pass from Smith (conversion failed) Oct. 7, 2005 — Autry Court RU — King 41 interception return (Landry kick) TLS — Davis 96 kickoff return (Devault kick) Rice 20 23 28 RU — Wall 1 run (Landry kick) TENNIS Tulsa 30 30 30 Final Stats Tulsa Rice From, page 16 Attendance — 233 First Downs 18 19 Rushing Yards (net) 178 231 Searle will have his chance for a Matalonga and Daniel Andrus of Overall, the Owls are poised to Passing Yards (net) 205 85 SOCCER rematch—both Gubser and Helge- the University of Arizona in a 9-8 finish the fall season successfully. Total Yards 383 316 Return Yards 170 133 son will compete in this weekend's nail-biter. After missing a large part of the Punts Avg. 5-34,4 3-43.3 RICE 1-K2-OT) HOUSTON regional tournament, along with "We played pretty well [in 2004 fall season while recovering Time of Possession 28:39 31:21 Robbins 30' Fisher 4' Texas Tech's 21st-ranked Bojan doubles]," Harknett said. "We just from arthroscopic knee surgery, Individual Stats Oct 14,2005 — Rice Track/Soccer Stadium Szumanski. Fifth-ranked Jerry Ma- lost in the tiebreaker [because] Searle has an 8-3 singles record this Rustling kowski, who eliminated Searle in we didn't play as well as we had in fall, with two of his losses coming Tulsa — Adams 5-78, Parrish 16-66, Smith 6-27, Diles Rice (7-5-1, 3-1-1): Giese; Coralli, Barber. B. Martin, the ITA All-American Tournament's against ranked opponents. 3-7, Jackson 3-2. Droeger; Serrano, Conn, Lucas; Candee, Robbins, the previous few days. We're good Rice — Smith 12-60, Cates 10-47, Wall 11-40, C. Martin; Substitutes: Bellow, Fadool. Waite, Stanley, round of 32 two weeks ago, will not enough, but we just need to get "Basically, I was a bit sloppy Rucker 4-29, Armstrong 14-26, Henderson 3-15, Fraser. compete at regionals. some more results." at the start of the semester, not Clement 5-14. Passing Houston (7-4-2, 2-2-1): Pucek; Stephens, Green. Wit "If I play like I did last weekend In South Carolina, the rest of really focusing on what was going Tulsa — Smith 16-21-1-199, Johnson 2 3-0-6. liams, Kiphardt; Dry, Carlyle, Mundy, Gaines; Fisher, I know someone will have to play the Owls had an excellent show- on in the match," Searle said. "I Rice — Clement 5-13-139, Armstrong 3-8-1-46. Bay; Substitutes; Betlach, Pfeiffer. really well to beat me, and that's ing. Knupfer won 10 consecutive sharpened up a bit last weekend, Receiving Tulsa — Mills 4-43, Davis 3-37, Parrish 3-32, Nichols Assists: Houston: Gaines; Rice: Serrano. reassuring for me," Searle said. "I points to eliminate Wake Forest's and if I'm focused it helps me to 2-35. Keopple 2-16, Moss 1-19, McQuillar 117, Jackson Cautions: Mundy 79', Kiphardt 100'. know I've got [my game] straight Liron Strauss in the semifinals win those big points." 1-5. Adams 1-1. Ejections: none. Rice — Hall 3-29, Dillard 2-18, Henderson 2 18. and I just have to keep the momen- before defeating East Tennessee Ustundag, however, said the Smith 1-20. tum going." State's Juan Crosa 6-2, 6-0 in the Owls are nowhere near achieving UH Rice Shots 8 17 Attendance — 10,893 In Midland, Searle also paired championship match. He then their full potential. Shots on Goal 4 6 with junior Ben Harknett to de- teamed with fellow sophomore "I feel that there's still plenty of Saves 5 3 feat Texas Christian University's Hoony Shin to defeat North Flori- RICE 28 EAST CAROLINA 41 Corner Kicks 5 5 road to be traveled between now Oct. 8, 2005 — Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Fouls 22 11 Rafael Abreu and Jacopo Tezza in da's Matias Sigal and Jose Tererra. and the spring," he said. "I think Greenvile, North Carolina Offsides 1 0 the quarterfinals of the doubles joining senior Rodrigo Gabriel and we can still improve on every part bracket, before losing in the semi- junior Jason Mok in the all-Rice of our play — mentally, physically ECU 10 17 41 Attendance — 1,087 finals to eventual champions Roger doubles final. and strategically." Rice 7 7 28 SMIL 1-2(2-01) RICE Attendance — 33,213 Watson 59' C. Martin 65' Conn 109 VOLLEYBALL Oct. 9,2005 — Westcott Soccer Stadium, Dallas SOUTHERN MISS i RICE 3 Attendance — 515 The Oct. 16. 2005 — Payne Center. Hattiesburg. 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Student admission sponsored by Rice computer, Registrar's Office Web site. prior to Friday publication. 21 costs $5, faculty and staff tickets environmental and space sci- Music minus vowels Submission methods: Nothing but net... soccer net, are $10 and others are $15. ence institutes, hosts "Rx For that is Survival: A Global Health Chal- Syzygy, Rice's program de- "V" is for veggie, and that's lenge" at 7:30 p.m. at Salento Fax: (713) 348-5238 Women's soccer dukes it out voted to new classical music, E-mail: [email protected] good enough for me Coffee House, 2407 Rice Blvd. hosts Speculum Musicae for against Tulane at 7 p.m. at the in the Rice Village. Campus Mall: Calendar Editor, Rice Track/Soccer Stadium. The Rice Veggie Club holds a chamber ensemble at 8 p.m. Thresher, MS-524 Come out and cheer hard; this its first meeting at 6 p.m. in in Duncan Recital Hall. The is the last weekend of home the Baker College Commons. WEDNESDAY program will include pieces by Submissions are printed on a games this season. The food is free and meat-free, Jacob Druckman and Arnold space available basis. though a $2 donation to cover Schoenberg; admission is free. She spikes, she scores! expenses is requested. Oh that Hansel, he's so hot right now Women's volleyball faces off Everybody deserves to get against East Carolina at 7 p.m. The Shepherd School presents screwed sometimes at Autry Court. Funny, I always Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert thought the Carolinas came in Screw Yer Roommate starts Humperdinck at 7:30 p.m. at "North" and "South," not "East" Wortham Opera Theater in PICK UP tonight, which means we'll all and "West." have plenty of bad-date memo- Alice Pratt Brown Hall tonight ries to drown at the post-Screw and Friday. Admission is $10 for Speculation on copulation Yer Roommate pub night begin- the public; $8 for students and senior citizens. Robyn Wiegman, director ning at 10 p.m. at Willy's Pub. YOUR of women's studies at Duke University, speaks on the role of THURSDAY intercourse in queer theory. The SUNDAY free lecture, entitled "After Sex," 1 Sri- Seeing green in the Dark Ages YEARBOOK begins at 4 p.m. in Room 117 of Diving into the season the Humanities Building. Women's swimming holds its The medieval studies depart- first home meet of the year ment sponsors "Enclosure and Yearbooks for 2004/05 are here! SATURDAY against North Texas. The girls Incusion in Sir Gawain and the hit the lanes at 10 a.m. at the Green Knight," a lecture by Yale The books are FREE to anyone who was Rice pool. professor emerita Marie Boroff. One if by Owl, two if by sea The talk, part of the depart- a registered undergraduate during the Soccer senior night ment's "Women Medievalists Football takes the field against and the Academy" program, 2004/05 aeademic year. Books are also Navy at 5 p.m. at Rice Stadium. Yes, senior night begins at begins at 4:30 p.m. in Room 100, It would be really cool if we 1 p.m. — trust me, it makes Herring Hall. available for eligible students for could fill the stadium for this sense somehow. The Owls battle game ... oh wait, that would the University of Texas-El Paso 2001/02, 2002/03 and 2003/04. take more students than Rice at the Rice Track/Soccer Sta- FRIDAY has ever graduated. Come out dium to end their home season. anyway and take up a lot of space as you cheer on the Owls. Volleyballicious Balancing sports and academics PICK YOURS UP FROM Women's volleyball serves it up Volleyball sends the University Auditions for Michael Flatley's the Clubs Office or the Campanile office to Marshall at 1 p.m. at Autry of Texas-El Paso packing at next big hit: Bayoudance Court. You could plan your whole 7 p.m. at Autry Court. Tonight 2nd floor, Lev Student Center OK, not quite. 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HEAD A POnHOGrtAPHIC BOOK On MAGABIHE addiction a warrant for the arrest of former an animal exterminator led him to 21. 0PDM A POMIQCRAPHIC MOVIE House Majority Leader Tom lose some of the more DeLay (R-Tex.). This trip elusive purity points. 22. COMMITTED AN ACT OF VOYEURISM to jail following the For example, in one 33. HAP AN ALCOHOLIC PRIMF H»le m V«ran*s>vrtr investigation of a lr«M situation involving 24. BEEH PKUHK corporate dona- close contact with 35» UGED ALCOHOL TO LOWER A HOG'S nECIGTAHCilGTAHCDE TmO OPiiUAL ACTIVITY tion tunneling various powerful scheme al- chemicals and -gfrr-sttorFn rnnftccf) WfcWi) lowed De- compromis- 37. SMOKED MAnWUANA OR HA3HI5H- -aIIUJA- Lay to cross ing positions 20. UGHD A OTROHGDR DRUG—— POWhF '' ^"0 Lo»*£ point 97 off with desper- his Rice ate vermin, 29. BEEH ARRESTEP purity test, DeLay trav- adding a eled back DeLay crosses out his 97th purity point on his personal copy of the purity test. • silver lin- in time ing to an and had lobbyists counts as "having sex in a what buttons to push because that otherwise sex with a car" and proposing legislation to sell night I said 'hasta la vista, mofo' to cloudy day Velociraptor. pristine federal lands counts as "having quite a few purity points." Delay has still yet to for this local However, sex outdoors." However, despite his impure representa- DeLay's purity Nevertheless, DeLay's pre- lifestyle, DeLay has yet to purchase purchase contraceptives at a tive. score can be some iMwrence v. Texas history of anal contraceptives at a drug store, "Tommy what misleading play is supposedly the dirtiest on arrange an abortion or fall in love. drug store, arrange an was a little glum, because, as a Capitol Hill. Sources close to DeLay admit abortion or fall in love. with that unflatter member of the "I remember this one time me that he is not likely to lose these ing mugshot U.S. House and Tommy were huffing some- last three purity points, as he is Sources close to DeLay admit and all," De- of Repre- thing fucked up out of his old ex- adamantly against contraceptives Lay attor- sentatives, terminator stash," Texas Governor and abortion due to his strong he is not likely to lose these ney Dick he plays Rick Perry said. "He was rolling a pro-life stance. Also, he is incapable DeGuerin by "House J from redictricting legislation and of love. last three purity points, as he Rules." said. 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