Periodicals Postage Paid Lexington, Va. Caiiet 24450 ^ m \ inbepenbentlp bp mtaeusssime 1907 http://www.vmi.edu/cadet/ $ 1 . 0 0 VOLUMEXCII Friday, Febriiary 11 ^ 2()()() Niiniher 14 In This Issue Colonel Hammond Alleges Electronic Theft at VMI by Devon Miller and other basic computer security measuies. information security under scrutiny once discussions with others, the idea arose that family, “I discovered a cyber-spy had It also stated that V ^ should conduct "se­ again. According to Headquarters Execu­ it was possible that one of the other parties Catiet News Writer somehow apparently gotten the original Friday curity awareness and training programs to tive Officer Col. Leroy Hammond, '57, an involved could have sent the e-mail forwanL e-mail &om me (to his/her credit, I will During the recent auditing of the easure employees... are aware of their se­ e-mail that he said he “had received per­ Col Hammond talked to the original writer admit the names had been redacted be­ Institute’s funds to discern the appropri­ curity responsibilities, and know how to sonally and privately from the father of a of the e-mail, as well as to others at the In­ fore it was passed on) and was passing it ateness of some purchases of the Superin­ fulfill them." cadet” was stolen from his computer on or stitute to whom he had forwarded the letter, around in Alumni land.” tendent, General Josiah Bunting III ’63, it Dean of Faculty, General Alan around 17 December 1999. including the Superintendent, the Dean, the Hammond paralleled the theft with Sports on page 4 was announced that the information secu­ Famell, .said, "Such trainig is available and Hammond learned in mid-January Commandant, and the Tide DC ofBcer. AH “rooting through [his] desk drawers with­ rity at VMI was not up to par. it has been, in fact it is manditory. Every that the e-mail was in the hands of multiple parties confirmed that they had not for­ out permission and stealing personal mail The auditors were disappointed in employee has been forced to go. Key em­ alumni, when Tom Wright, ‘54, contacted warded the e-mail further. Then, on Jan 15, with the intent to bring harm to VMI.” He the absence of a firewall—a system en­ ployees have been in months of meetings. him, stating that he had a copy of the e-mail Hammond stated on the VMI Alumni Tlffn- forcing access controls for a networic— A recent incident put the lastitute’s and attempting to authenticate it In early outs web site, an internet fonim for the VMI See Hacking* page 5 Rats Back in Ratline by Kendra Russell a.m., the Rats formed up in gray blouse in Cabet Managing Editor front of the new science buikling for a march to Stonewall Jackson’s grave in downtown The First Qass of the Virginia Lexington. Rats fit)m Band Company pro­ Spring tennis season Military Institute kicked the Rat Mass of vided drums and a set of bagpipes for the underway 2(XXk3 out of the Radine 1\iesday, Feb 1. procession. Six days later, they kicked them back in The VMI Post police blocked again. After a weekend filled with Rat traffic on Route 11 while the Rats marched activities, the Rats were summoned into across. The squad car was joined by Su­ Jackson Memorial Hall after BRC on perintendent Maj. Gen. Josi^ Bunting III, Monday, Feb 7, and once again permit­ ’63, in his own vehicle. When the Rats ted to strain. reached their destination. Regimental Com­ For nearly a week, hourly turn­ mander Kelly Underwood was on hand to outs in Barracks had proclaimed, “Fresh­ congratulate the Rats on their unity. Re­ men are no longer in tte Ratline. TheCorps portedly, Undenvood told the Rats that they is reminded it is a First Qass privilege to had done “a great service to VMI and the Wrestlers continue through strain.” A number of factors influenced town of Lexington.” So Co schedule the original decision to dismiss the Rats The final display of the week­ from the Ratline—Issues which had to be end occurred early Monday morning at resolved before the Rats were put back in around 2:30. David Gray, ’01, was on duty again. One such issue was the as the Night Sei^eant of the Guard when on p a g e . Opinion administration’s refusal to grant First the mayhem began. Qassmen the privilege of wearing civilian Gray said, “I was sitting in the clothes up-town in Lexington. This ob­ guard room and the third relief was com­ New accountability stacle was removed on Thursday, Feb 3, ing in. He was about ten or fifteen minutes when the administration relented and early. I said ‘Man, you’re coming in early’ procedure and rude granted the privilege. Ultimately, however, and he said ‘Yeah, the Rats are all up, so cadets bashed, "rat- the largest factor in the decision to remove why not?’ As soon as he said the Rats were the Rats from the Radine was the behavior all up I noticed out in the courtyard these cut'’ idea heralded of the Rats. flaming things starting to fall over the side First Class President Keane of the stoops.” Jones had said, ‘The reason wc decided to lire Rats had lowered chains of ’ " • > Tony Conway/Tht Cadtt let the Rats out was because of their con­ bed sheets over the side of the fourth stoop Features on page 5 Rat Sam LaGrone gets "flamed" by members of the Band Company cadre. The rats were placed duct We expect them to show some signs and lit them on fire, as well as creating an back in the ratline last week after a series of "unity" projects designed to appease the first class. of unity.” enomious fire in the sentinel box. The guard Evidently, their disgrace team locked Jackson Arch and went out with prompted the Rats to give the First Qass fire extinguishers to quench the flames at Major Symposium to be Held at VMI the demonstration of unity that they re­ the direction of theTac Officer. Meanwhile, ternational ramifications of the war.” Ca­ VMI and the Marshall Foundation have quired, beginning with a noisy display on by Angelica Martinez the Rats were ninning about on the fourth dets will play an active role in the confer­ been awarded a $10,000 grant from the raday evening. Shortly afterllips, the Rats stoop. Eventually the Rats descended to <^l)i*t News Editor ence. Pre-symposium events for cadets in­ Republic of Korea (South Korea) in sup­ positioned their racks like giant dominoes the third stoop, at which point the Tac Of­ The Korean War academic sympo­ clude historical movies, newsreels, and an port of the symposium. around the entire perimeter of the fourth ficer sent guard team members to the stoops sium will be held at the Virginia informal panel discussion with VMI alumni/ “VMI is gratefiil for and gratified stoop. Once the racks were in place, a to break up the riot Militiuylnstitute in September of 2000. Koiean War Veterans. Commemwative Ko­ by the generosity of the South Korean gov­ Rat in the Band Company area near Some membere of the Fmit Class VMI and the Marshall Foundation are spon­ rean War exhibits are slated to be on dis­ ernment The Rqxiblic of South Korea has Sally Fort knocked over a rack, begin­ were more annoyed at losing sleep than soring this event commemorating the 50th play in the VMI and Marshall Museums. been a staunch ally and valuable fiiend to Faculty in Focus; Economics ning a chain reaction that traversed the motivated by the night’s activities. A1 anniversary of the war. Assistant to the Su­ The conference actually begins on Thurs­ the United States over the last half cen- entire stoop. Bangura, ’99, said, “I was not motivated at professor Basu perintendent and Adjunct History Profes­ day, Sept 14, 2000 and ends on Sept 15. tuiy, and this grant will help us celebrate Rat activities continued Sat­ all.” sor, Col. Paul Pieraoli, Jr. is the symposium The panel discussions will cover material that relationship as well as remember the urday morning, when the Rat Mass formed However, the weekend was director and said, ‘The conference will fea­ from topics such as the origins of the 34,000American lives and several million up for BRC wearing BDUs in a separate enough to cause the First Class to alio w the ture military officers, Korean War veterans, struggle, the war itself, international diplo­ Korean lives lost during the three years of Rat battalion on the parade deck. After the Rats back in the Ratline. Jones said, “We historians, and writers fiDm across the na­ macy, the air and ground war, die impact the Kcxean War,” said Pierpaoli. fonnation, the Rats charged the third stoop were pretty impressed with what went on tion and the world. The symposium will on East Asia and the US, and leadei^p in This event is an outstanding oppor­ in an attempt to throw out the Thirds’ hays, up-town with the march to Jackson’s commemorate the 50th anniversary of the the Korean War. Pierpaoli said that Col. tunity for cadets, staff, faculty, and the en­ but were stopped by Thirds who nished tomb—not so much with the burning of the outbreak of the Korean War andwill study Mike Strickler, Directorof Public Relations, tire VMI family. Pierpaoli saii “It will help up to protect their bedding. Then, at 9:45 sentinel box, but that stuff happens.” military, political, social, economic, and in­ will tiy to get C-SPAN to cover the event put VMI on the map.” Where has Bart Ball Gone? Next week's regimental After losing to training schedule by Todd Kennedy Western Carolina 85- Editor-in-Chief 82 on Feb 5 and Wofifoid 83-69 on Feb 7, the Virginia Military Institute basketball team has ex­ Arts & Leisure tended its losing streak to sixteen straight games. Just four years removed from an 18-10 record, VMI (0-11, 5-18) is currendy in last place in the Southern Confer­ Win Free Pizza ence and has not won a game since Dec. 2 against Femim. VMI is 1-18 against Division I opponents this year, with their only win coming against Oral Roberts University over Thanksgiving Break. Head Basketball coach Bart Bellairs runs the gammet of emotions as VMI's losing streak stretches to 16 straight games ______See Basketball* page 4 Books Online Undercut Bookstore Spanky's in ABC Trouble by Sam LaGrone ever, is slowly being challenged by the in finding textbooks is significantly re­ by Todd Kennedy complex, near Spanky’s, com­ European Beer Reviewed information age. Recent rises in the num­ plained of noise, rowdiness, and <^l>et News Writer duced. The prices are also competitive Editor-in-Chief ber of online college textbook dealers with on-campus stores. public drunkenness at odd hours of Confinement Check One of the few times during the have dramatically increased book-buy­ “Cadets are always complaining Many Wednesday nights you the night. Some also believe that intense hell week training that Rats can ing options. Organizations like about the prices,” said Charlene Wilson can find cadets up up-town enjoy­ Spanky’s had become a hangout for narcotics users. relax is their first visit to the Virginia VarsityBooks.com and Efollett.com pro­ the bookstore’s textbook manager. The ing time away from the “ 1" at Military Institute bookstore. Rats hustle vide wholesale college texts, both new VMI bookstore, part of the Lexington, Spanky’s for three dollar pitcher After a prolonged investiga­ down the hall while their corporals’ and used, to anyone with a credit card KY, based Wallace’s Bookstore chain, night. Spanky’s bar and delicates­ tion, Virginia Alcohol Beverage Humor shouts ring loudly down the concourse and Internet access. sells primarily used books to cadets. “We sen has long been a favorite of ca­ Control (ABC) officials suspended to barracks: “You nasties better have “I started buying books online last only order new books when absolutely dets and alumni, and features a Spanky’s alcohol privileges for 90 your method of payment.” Inside, the semester,” said First Classman Will necessary,” said Mary Hunter, the unique atmosphere that encourages days, but stipulated that the pro­ new matriculates browse the aisles, pull­ Beverlin, “I was hell-bent on not fight­ bookstore’s manager. “We try to save the patron to carve all over the bation will end after 60 days if ing textbooks off the shelves and stuff­ ing lines this year.” the Cadets money in the long run.” tables, chairs, and walls. Spanky’s pays the $2,500 fine. As Flip over ing supplies into laundry bags then fly­ Online book sales have been gain­ But even with resorting to the sale Recently, Spanky’s has had a stipulation of the probation ing away to the next drill session—grate­ ing momentum on other college cam­ of the more expensive new books, it is its “ABC” license suspended and Spanky’s is prohibited from the ful for the breather, but not realizing the puses as cost conscious students search not uncommon for the bookstore to run was fined $2,500 dollars for sev­ sale of alcohol, to include beer and and Hnd out bookstore was the only place they could cyberspace for the best deals. But for out of texts, especially for the larger Rat eral violations. Spanky’s was ac­ wine, after 1 0 :0 0 pm. buy their books and supplies. VMI it means the bookstore has, for the classes. cused of selling alcohol to minors R. “Spanky” Macher, propri­ The nature of VMI. for the most first time, had easily accessible compe­ “We rely on the professors’ esti­ and creating disturbances late at etor of Spanky’s, said, “ I don’t part, confines cadets within the limits tition. “There’s nowhere else to buy mation of class size,” said Hunter. night, as well as serving alcohol think it is fair that a retirement complex can tell the city what to ^sit The Cad^t online at of Post, which allows them few alterna­ books,” said Beverlin. “Sometimes the book is out of print or in after 2 :0 0 am against state regula­ http://www.vmi.edu/cadet tives in where they can buy textbooks These e-bookstores work on the tions. Investigations began after or other supplies. This monopoly, how­ premise of convenience. The time used See Books • page 5 residents of a new condominium See Spanky's • page 5 Opinion Editors Cabet Staff Devon Miller Eric Gannon Elijah Ward Gussie Lord O p in io n Brian Skusa The Corps

February 11, 2000 Caiiet Page 2 Cfr Cabet We Pratice Overaccountability Admin on Rampage Palms in order to blow off steam, why the administration to soften the by Gussie Lord accountability in which, it seems, as by Brian Skusa many people as possible get boned, should they not be able to make that ratline. What 1 find odd about this Cabet Opinion Editor Cabet Opinion Writer ^ t a f f resulting in unnecessary specials and decision for themselves without hav­ penalty is that it serves no purpose Last week, as I was hauling ass more useless paperwork for every­ ing to sprint back to their rooms at In yet another instance of (I know it really should have ceased to make it to my room for the all-im­ one. I really don’t understand this 11:00 like 14-year olds trying to the administration micromanaging to surprise me long ago). It makes portant Taps Status Check, it dawned constant push for perfect accountabil­ make curfew? the corps (while continuing its mean­ less than no sense. Silman went Todd Kennedy on me how completely ridiculous ity of all 1,300 of us eight to ten times I simply cannot comprehend ingless rhetoric about producing through the proper channels regard­ Business Manager such a check is. Everyone in barracks a day. So someone misses an SRC the importance of making sure that leaders or about how ‘the corps runs ing the transfer, and the nest thing Worth Bums is an adult (even if not exactly ma­ once and awhile. So what? Does the all cadets are in their own rooms at itself), Cadet Marty Silman ’00 was he knew was that he was boned. It ture) and it doesn’t .seem necessary fate of the free world hang on one 11:00 six nights a week. Or that we boned recently for attempting to is somewhat understandable that the Kendra Russell to constantly make sure every little cadet’s presence at these ceaseless are all in our little beds at a given transfer companies, even though he administration conflict with the class AdYcrtising. Manager cadet is where he or she is sup­ formations? Obviously not. Equally time in the middle of the night. Why had the signed consent of both com­ system. However, those cadets Tim Joyce posed to be. If one would take a obviously, every single cadet is not does it matter if cadets are playing pany commanders involved as well placed in positions of leadership Circulation Manager few seconds and think about BRC, going to skip every single formation. cards with their friends until 4:30 as the regimental S-1. within the regimental system gener­ Armistead Blanton all of the CPs per day, CTT, either Most people miss a formation or two a.m. on a Tuesday? If VMIis groom­ Apparently, Cadet Silman, ally work toward the same things athletic practice or personal work­ due to unforseen circumstances; why ing us to be the future leaders of this who was dissatisfied with his mem­ that the administration wants in Devon Miller out, SRC, the Taps Check, and the not let a few indiscretions slide? I country, isn’t it feasible to imagine bership in the regimental band, ob­ terms of discipline, appearance, etc. OCMNI, one would realize that ca­ suppose the argument for that is the that we are intelligent and respon­ tained a company transfer sheet. Ron If anything, it seems that the admin­ News EdKor dets really aren’t going to stray theory that everyone will begin miss­ sible enough to chose our own bed­ Allen ’00, commanding officer of the istration would support the decisions Angelica Martinez very far from barracks. I under­ ing all formations, classes included, time? Figure it out—the constant regimental band, approved this trans­ made by the people whom they ap­ stand the necessity of BRC ac­ fail out of school, and chaos will en­ tightening of surveillance and ac­ fer. From Allen’s perspective, it was pointed to take charge of the mili­ Eric Gannon sue. 1 realize that this is a military countability, coupled with increased pointless to force a cadet to stay in tary aspect of this school. Giissie Lord countability—no one would show up if they didn’t have people hunt­ school and I do not suggest that for­ penalties result, more often than not, the band against his wishes. This is Perhaps Ron Allen ad­ ing them down every morning. mations be done away with, but in all in sU-essed-out, exhausted, caged hood­ quite reasonable, as someone who dressed the issue most concisely, Liam Connor SRC, same deal. But this honesty, how stringent does the ac­ lums that rage and binge-drink uncon­ does not wish to be in the band will saying, “I don’t think that it’s right Arts & Leisure Editor trollably on the few, brief occasions be likely to contribute little to its per­ that the Commandant’s staff T-Bone Squ:ircd psychotically anal accountability countability really need to be in or­ that freedom is grudgingly granted. formance and perhaps even detract micromanages companies that are Humor-Edltor has got to end. der to keep things running smoothly? For the sake of humanity, lighten up. The Corps Needless to say, I am less than If some cadets of legal age want to from it. Eric Newman ’GO, Echo supposed to be cadet run. I am look­ delighted about the new method of run the block and get drunk at the It will do everyone a lot of good. company commander and John ing out for what’s best for the com­ Hartsock ’00, regimental S-1, also re­ pany, and I think that Newman and Kendra Russell portedly approved the company Hartsock feel the same.” Obnoxious Cadets Impede Learning transfer. The administration ap­ James R. Mahala Silman was informed that pointed the cadet captains. Most News Staff by JennyBoensch class time is turned into that preferred Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, I he could start forming up with Echo company commanders consistently company. Days later, he discovered do what they think is in the best in­ John Koubaroulis Cabct Guest Writer nap time, but this behavior at least does now know that you were not im­ Sam Lagrone not affect the napping cadet’s studious pressed with the actress’s breast size that he had been placed on report for terest of their respective companies. Jenny Boensch Are we, as VMI cadets, really classmates. Constant talking, on the in the latest Claire Danes rendition. I being absent from formations with Many of us, myself included, often Tony Conway getting our money’s worth when it other hand, does nothing but distract may be uncertain of the paper topic the regimental band. The transfer, times disagree with their decisions Natasha Strain comes to our education? Lately, as dis­ those who seek a college education. because your voice was louder than which Silman thought was autho­ or policies, but I honestly believe Colleen Fagan ruption in the classrooms seems to be At times these class disrupt­ the one announcing the assignment, rized, had been nullified by the that their intentions are good. If Sean Griffis on the rise, I’ve speculated that as ers do make insightful comments. They but I know that you went out and got Commandant’s Office without his company commanders cannot make I’ve endured the reprimanding pro­ may also prompt debates, ask ques­ "really f—in’ drunk” this past week­ . knowledge. For this, Silman re­ such day-to-day decisions about Photo Editor fessors have given to these adults for tions, or just add entertainment. Unfor­ end. In addition, I have even learned ceived 10 demerits, 2 weeks of con­ how they are to run their companies, Stan Midy their childish behavior, instead of lec­ tunately, most seem to be lacking that to demand, in French, that you shut finement, and 2 0 penalty tours. even something so simple as a trans­ tures for which my money is being quality known as tact. This lack of fi­ your mouth. These pieces of informa­ Attempts to plead his case went fer that had the mutual consent of unheeded. both COs involved, then why are Jack Hagel spent. nesse causes these comments to be seen tion would have never found their European Correspondant Sleeping in class is a common as what they actually are, annoying. way into my life had you been silent. The response from cadets they called ‘commanders?’ Magnus Nordenman predicament within the corps. Conse­ However, I feel 1 should For this reason alone, I am proud to has been less than favorable. Tony This provides one more ex­ quently, this poses no problem for those thank the comic relief of my classes. say that we will one day share di­ Cerella ’00 exclaimed, “F**k that!” ample of what I have maintained for students who fight to stay awake, want­ Though you have nothing intelligent to ploma headings, thus proving we BJ Arvin '00 had a more extensive some time. The manner in which the Lei Wang ing to take notes and make the most of include, the energy spent in your ef­ were once classmates. opinion on the subject: “Marty was VMI system functions does not con­ Kukuh Suhiirwijono their time in class. Though sleeping is forts, I am certain, is well worth the My only request is that you told by the S-1 Captain that he could tribute to the development of lead­ ICbe Cnbtt, student newspaper o disrespectful it is sometimes unavoid­ reprieve you provide from the actual might record some of these remark­ go ahead with the change, and now ership in cadets. What it does is sub­ the Virginia Military Institute, wa able after all-nighters, guard duty, and college atmosphere that VMI tries to able comments, for posterity. Or, bet­ he is getting boned. It’sbulls**t. No stantially deter people from taking established in the fall of 1907 an rigorous daily schedules that allow no provide. In fact, I want to thank you ter yet, for my proud parents. College one should be boned, but if the initiative (I believe its called gross has been continued since that timi. time for a quick nap as revival. Profes­ for your contributions to my educa­ is expensive; I want them to know Commandant’s Office just has to get assumption of authority in VMI ter­ Our newspaper is published ever sors may not appreciate speaking to the tion. Though I have learned little to that their money is not going to off boning someone, it should be the minology) and discourage people Friday afternoon during the aca tops of their students’ heads as precious no new information about William waste. S-1 Captain, not the private who just from wanting to take part in the sys­ demic year at The News-Gazette i did what he was told. That is not the tem. This is even more ridiculous Lexington, except during Corp way that the military is run.” in light of the fact that VMI claims trips, holidays, and exam periods to create leaders through this system. A yearly subscription is $20.00 o Cadets Should Abide by Rules The corps, I think, has post and $25.00 off post. grown more or less accustomed to the Perhaps we should change the mis­ I)(l offices are located on the thir cadetships. When one made the have put in many hours to guaran­ administration’s efforts to deprive ca­ sion statement to read “...confident floor of Maury Brooke Hal by Elijah Ward decision to attend VMI they knew tee actually that our lives may be dets of privileges commensurate with in the functions and attitudes of .-jiid- Thank you for your support. Cabtt Opinion Writer it was a military school and certain more pleasant. At the same time their activities. The corps, I think, level management.” This seems to cadets should have the courage to has grown accustomed to efforts by be a more accurate description. iZTIir Catirl Recently there was a lot of things would be expected of them. either stand by their convictions VMI Box 7 controversy over an alleged crack­ Granted short hair, morning forma­ Virginia Military Institute down on haircuts by the Regimen­ tions and room inspections are not and suck up the penalty which is Lexington, Virginia 24450-0304 tal staff. Complaints abounded that pleasant experiences for even the handed out or simply conform to one could be forced to get a hair­ most sadistic among us, but when what are realistically easy stan­ —Attention— dards to live by. It takes 30 sec­ E-mail: [email protected] cut if at that morning’s inspection you chose to come here you chose Postal Number: USP654-880 it did not meet military standards. to abide by the system. onds to put some black on your Supposedly as part of this crack­ VMI has certain regulations shoes or change your poly-wools at Main Officc • Any cadet interested in applying down cadets not meeting regula­ and standards and there is no rea­ least once a weeks. In addition, it (540) 463-3537 tions would be escorted to the VMI son why cadets shouldn’t willingly is not going to make one a social Fueslmilc for Editor or Business Manager of barber shop to be given a “rat-cut” agree to live by them. As mature outcast to wear their hair to a (540) 463-5679 which tends to resemble a light and responsible adults most of us shorter length than maybe some of The Cadet Newspaper is an educa­ their civilian counterparts and one the 2000-01 Cadet Newspaper, see bulb or a best, a tennis ball. 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February 11, 2000 Ca))iet Cadet Ponders the Question of Why -Letter to the Editor— 1 decided to write to The Cadet accomplished this feat). regarding its article “VMI Lx)ses Four The female cadets’ dissatisfac­ Females Over Furlough” (Feb. 4"’). 1 felt tion with the Corps and the adminis­ He Continues to Come Back to VMI great concern and disturbance upon read­ tration, I analyze, might be due to the ing this article regarding the female ca­ fact that VMI was not what they ex­ -Paul Bickford, '97 dets’ grievances and decisions to perma­ pected it to be. Having “the Corps and Why am I at VMI? Do these words look familiar to you? This phrase seems to grace at least half of the desks at VMI. Let us address the sentiment behind nently leave or resign their cadetships. administration...not...making things these famous words. Why are we here? I am sure the reasons differ at least slightly for a lot of us—a commission in the military, graduate school, maybe even First, 1 want to tackle some of the better for women at VMI” as a reason a family tradition. I know that the last two apply to myself. But, I think it is a safe assumption to say we are all here for the fabled sheepskin that lies at the end reasons why the said cadets had left. I to leave should not indicate that it is of every successful cadet’s journey. Now, having said that, let us return to my initial query. Why have students continued over the decades (I’m guessing at the believe that some information was sub­ our fault. Problems with assigned length of this practice based on the aged appearance of some of the.se etchings.) to carve the phrase “YMl at VMI” into the desktops of a fair amount of our stantially incorrect. Miss LaSheeta companies do not relate to women classroom furniture? It seems to be out of a sort of confusion— even bitterness. Is it coincidence that so many question their presence after attending the “1" for Davis, whom 1 met during summer alone. Being harassed constantly any extended amount of time? The all too familiar echoes of “ I hate this place!” continue to chime in our halls of academia as well as those of barracks. Morale school, became one of my friends. To about one’s weight, being visually un­ at VMI always seems to be so oppressively low. It seems the only smile that escapes the average cadet’s mouth besides a laugh with a classmate is apparent only the best of my knowledge, the reason appealing, or being mentally chal­ as a brief fafade to a faculty member or civilian during a passing greeting on the way to class. It brings me down watching the sheer drudgery that paints the faces why she did not return was that she was lenged has been used by upperclass­ that sulk past me on my own travels to and from classes. (Granted, I know I am not always Mister Sunshine myself.) Why is this attitude interwoven in our daily not able to meet VMl’s academic stan­ men to all rats emphasizing their routine? Why is the phrase, “The more you sleep, the less you’re here” touted as a pearl of wisdom to new cadets who learn to love the rack not only as a tool for dards. Miss Tamina Mars was a cadet worthlessness. 1 hope that some ca­ rest, but as a form of escapism from the stresses that exist in our system. (Once again, I am not denying that 1 don’t have a special love affair with my own rack.) whose musical genius and character dets would not find it too traumatizing I could go on; but I think you get the point. won my respect. I was able to talk with to relive their experience. The Corps How come you can go to UVA or JMU and see the students proud to be at the school they attend. Stickers embossed with the school logo adorning their her upon being informed of her plans and the administration have already vehicles, emblems of school letters on baseball caps. Now, hold on. I already know what you are going to say. “But, Paul,” you are saying, “We have that kind to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth bent backwards to allow the integra­ of school pride here.” Yes and no. I know many cadets who purposefully drive sans VMI decals because of the stigmas that they feel comes with being a VMI University. During our conversation, tion of women into our brotherhood. cadet. Some of this arises from age-old relations with the local law enforcement. But, some arises from a general attitude that it is not “cool” to present oneself she did not inform me of nor express The standards of the Corps should be as a student at the institute. Again, I know I am not speaking for everyone; but, I do think it is important to point out this sizable faction of the corps. This same dissatisfaction toward VMI or Band flexible but not lowered. The admin­ segment seems to feel it is “uncool” to wear the VMI ring more than two months after ring figure. Company as much as the next cadet istration compromised certain prin­ Now, to those who know me, you know the opposite end of this spectrum is certainly not my modus operandi. 1 do not want any of you to think I am would do. Miss Lindsay Moran had ciples to ensure equality, if not favor­ championing the other side of this coin. Come on... You have all seen them. These are the guys who wear their rings to class every day (current second classmen expressed her intentions to me of trans­ ing women. My judgements might be are excused from this criticism. I did the same thing when I was a second). These are the same guys who wear VMI baseball caps with straight brims. This is the ferring to William and Mary. One of biased as some females were to the same fashion conscious group who wear flannel button down civilian shirts with a military tuck while sporting tight, dark blue jeans, while calling everybody in her reasons, as 1 recall, was to be closer assimilation program, but 1 just wanted their class BR at every chance they get to exchange a hearty greeting. These are the same guys who go to Mary Baldwin Mixers and try to pick women by telling to her boyfriend who is a student of the to express my thoughts and feelings ratline stories. I am not suggesting everyone turns into the first classman I heard in the phone room the other night (this was really horrible) “Yeah, Mom, and then said college. Indeed, “she experienced awakened by your article last issue. we kicked the rats out of the ratline...uh-huh, and...no, no...they are freshman now...Isn’t that great...Yeah, we’ll show ‘em...” This just continued on. It was harassment” and “general dissatisfac­ After all, we are all equal, right? like nails on a chalkboard. These are the same guys who flame rats for fun regardless of the current temperatures. These are the same guys whose high-and-tight tion with the VMI lifestyle” which she 1 do agree with the statement haircuts make them look like Kojak with an S.O.S pad glued to the top of his head. These are the same guys who sport “Alr-Latts.” For those of you who are not discussed with me. To the best of my given by Cadet Lisa Casper. “Proving familiar with this term, it refers to the Lattisimus Dorsi muscles that make up the upper back. A cadet sporting “Air-Latts” feels insecure about his masculinity and recollection, she disliked the attitude a point” or “making a statement” must therefore spread his upper arms at an awkward angle while leaving his forearms hanging stiffly at his sides, to give the appearance of many hours at the gym and the professional relationship she should not be the basis of entering on the rowing machine. The “Air-Latt” cadet is easy to spot as he resembles a freshly plucked chicken in uniform. I am asking each of us to try and find a had with one of her roommates. VMI. It requires serious dedication, com­ balanced perspective in our surroundings to possibly achieve some type of social continuity— a real camaraderie. 1 am asking for the average s__-bag cadet and As indicated in the article, “oth­ mitment, and loyalty to surpass the chal­ Marine Corps scholarship cadet to unite as brothers at a happy medium that can marry a responsible attitude and a little school pride with some fashion sense and ers [female cadets] felt assimilation is lenge. As most of TTi^Codle/readers know, a relaxed perspective. Is that too much to ask? not the success it has been reported to VMI is a path less chosen. Indeed, sorhe I have a real affinity for VMI myself because of the trials I have faced in my own cadetship, and what I had to accomplish to come back to the (That subject be” it seems that they have finalized the do not realize this beyond the radine. The is for another article). Now, I am not here to point a finger at the corps of cadets and say, "Smile, Damn you!” I am here to find out why this lackluster ambience result of the entire assimilation pro­ ratline is only the beginning of VMI; pervades our student body. If anything, we may be victims of improper perspective passed down from dykeline to dykeline. Maybe it is the Spartan-like gram. 1 believe that to be able to evalu­ whether you endure the entire experience atmosphere at VMI—a set of rules and disciplinary measures that seem to exist sometimes for their own sake. I attend this college with the full understanding that ate the entire program, they should go is the question. it is based on the tried and true adverse model of education that is the trademark of the VMI system. I am simply asking each of you (alumni included), is this through the entire cadet experience. To Kinji Fujita, ’98 adversity supposed to make VMI a day-to-day struggle with personal morale so that one can learn to deal effectively with this less than amiable environment? Is criticize the assimilation program with Editor's Note: The aforemen­ the mission of VMI intended to be a four year moat that cadets are to swim across to reach the bank at the other side and say, “Boy, well at least I made it?” In this tlie short .span of time that they have spent tioned article in the Feb. 4''' issue of same vein, is it an inescapable truth that VMI will always be a place that is monotonous to be at, but, glorious to be from after a successful cadetship. If it is, then in VMI discredits the administration and the Cadet did not suggest that any of I am sorry I rocked the boat. I do not know. And, I would be so bold to say that a good majority of my fellow cadets would probably like to gain some clarity on alumni who constructed this program. I the named cadets, with the exception these points as well. I’m not offering an answer; I am merely trying to get each of us to search our own minds for the answers to these questions. Why not make believe that the only female cadets who of Ms. Moran, left for any reason re­ VMI a place that is (at least somewhat) enjoyable to the corps as a whole. If it is in our power as cadets to mold our environment as such, I would love to hear could determine the success of the pro­ lated to harassment or assimilation. suggestions on making our school a better place. As someone once said, “Your perspective is your reality.” I believe that is so. On that note, I propose we look gram would be the ones who experienced The news article dealt with the into our own perspectives (more on this next week). the entire educational, physical and so­ disenrollment offour cadets and w aj I want to conclude with a quote from John F. Kennedy that I feel is appropriate to my desire for change, “Some people look at the world as it is and ask why. cial challenge that the administration has not intended to address the broad spec­ I look at the world the way it should be and ask why not?” I ask all of you, “Why not?” set forth (which, by far, no female has trum o f assimilation.

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ARMY ROTC Unlike any other college course you can take* Sports Writers Sports Editor Cabet BJ. Arvin Liam Connor Joseph Odak ^ O K Danny Boyers Grayson Craun February 11,2000 Cabet Page 4 Sports Briefis Keydets Look Impressive at Winter Relays Yarborough and Mariners with Rat Jeff Foy in a quick 7.60 events. The awesome performance Chisholm lead the with Foy finishing a mere .01 sec­ this weekend is even more incred­ charge for the Keydets ond behind. Rat Kenny Moseley ible considering that Nate Haley would get finished fourth in 7.75 seconds giv­ ’00 and Joe Smith ’00 did not com­ with First Place Finishes ing the men’s team three all-con­ pete in order to better train for the Edmonds in ference quality performers in the up-coming conference meet. by Danny Boyers high hurdles. The women were paced again Cabtt Sports Writer Other winners’ were John by the throwing performances of Trade for Chisholm ’00 in the 351b. weight Kelly Sullivan '01 and Angela The atmosphere in the Pit with a toss of 62’02", Marcus Vizzi ’02 in the women’s weight Griffey (Walt Cormack Field House) was Lynch ’01 in the long jum p with a throw. Sullivan finished third with vibrant Friday and Saturday as the leap of 24’01.25” and Quez Smith a toss of 14.41m and Vizzi fourth The Seattle Miirincrs contlmied VMI track and field team won ’02 with a mark of 49’08” in the in 13.70m. The women also had Wednesdiiy night they :ire very close to a seven events at the annual Winter triple jump. John Chisholm prov­ encouraging performances in the three-way de;il with the Cincinnati RcxLs Relays. The last home meet on ing his reputation as one of the pre­ 3000-meter run with three Lady iuid tlie Aniilieim Angels that would send VMI’s track schedule was high­ mier throwers in the conference Keydets competing. Ken GrilTey Jr. to the Reds, Angels cen­ lighted by James "Tex” also earned second place in the shot The track team will again ter fielder Jim Ildnionds to tJie Miiriners Yarborough’s (’99) with three first put with a mark of 50’01”. show off their talent and ever im­ and Reds pitcher Brett Toniko to tlie An­ place finishes in the sprint events. Chisholm’s exceptional throwing proving performance next weekend gels. Yarborough running his last track performance at the Winter Relays at the Virginia Tech Invitational in According to The Associated meet in the pit and in front of the earned him the Southern Confer­ Blacksburg. This Invitational will I’lv-ss, the Reds :uid Miirinere agreed to a corps, showed his old form, by win­ ence Track and Field Athlete of the be the last meet for the track team tentative trade, and Cincinnati has 72 ning the 55m-dash with a time of Week. Rat Kevin Solomon also before the conference meet is held. houi>i t(5 work out a contract extension 6.47 seconds, the 200m in 22.60s, added depth to the men’s jumping The Keydets should be at full wilti Grilley that would make the tnide and the 400m run in 50.70 seconds. events with third and fifth place strength and have considerably final. The three victories for Yarborough finishes in the triple and long faster times in the longer sprints Sandy Alderson executive vice only helped to strengthen the VMI jum ps. and distance events due to the president of kisebiill operations would not sprint-corps, which is already one The men’s team proved that state-of-the art track at Virginia s;iy what players were involved in the pro­ of the best in the conference. Sec­ they do have depth across the board Tech. The Rat duo of Green and posed tniik:, hut SeiittJe newspaper reports ond place in the 55m went to 3'** in all events. Coach Bozeman has Lokale should improve their con­ indicate tliat tlie Reds have made four classman Ken White who ran 6.54 grown even more excited about the ference leading times in the middle other players — relief pitchers Scott seconds. Keydets depth since the start of the distances and Joe Smith has the op­ Willi:un.son, tlie 1999 Nation:il League One of the most thrilling season. Coach Bozeman is also portunity to post another quick Rookie of tlie Ye;ir, ;uid Dennys Reyes races was the 55-meter high- pleased that the younger members time in the distance events. The ;ind minor-leiigue midtlle inlieldersTravis hurdles, where the men placed first, of the team have stepped up and VMI track team would like thank Senior Tex Yarborough earned three First Place second and fourth respectively. Jeff Dawkins ;uid Antonio Perez— available showed consistency and all-confer­ the corps for their support last in his last meet at the Pit. to tlie M:iriners :ls p:irt of the GrifTey deiil. McKelvin ’02 won a close race ence ability in their respective weekend at the Winter Relays. It is likely that two or three of the four, not all four, would be included in the de;il. Willimiison, who tunis 25 on Feb. Keydets Finish Fourth at All- --Basketball- 17, w ;ls 12-7 witli 19 .saves in 62 games for the Reds last season, while Reyes, 22, Academy Championships Continued from page I a middle reliever ih)m Mexico, was 2-2 witli a 3.79 e;inied-nin average in 65 ap­ ish for the Keydets was freshman VMI trailed by fourteen points with 5:02 left in on the Terriers (7-4, 11-11) and was bounced 83-69 after Wofford pearances. Dawkins, 20, a speedy, ath­ by BJ Arvin phenom Adam Britt. Britt took home the game against Western Carolina (4-7,11-11) before went on a 25-8 run over the last 10 minutes of the first half. Demorey letic shortstop who excels on defen.se iuid Cabet Sports Writer the title in the 149 lbs. weight when he the Keydets came storming back to cut the deficit to led the Running Roo’s with 16 points, but VMI never came cIo.ser is one of the Reds’ top niinor-lejigue pros­ beat Norwich University’s Chad three with 2:34 left in the game. VMI’s heroics were than a 12-point deficit in the second half. VMI continued to be pects, played seven giimes with Cincin­ Last weekend, the VMI wrestling Sinclair, 8-1. Coming up short of the for naught, however, when Nick Richardson’s 25-foot hindered by poor shooting as they made only 34% of their shots nati in 1999, hitting .143 but .stealing four team traveled to the Air Force Academy championship in the 165 lbs. weight three point attempt to tie the game missed as time ex­ from the field bases in four attempts. Perez, 18, a flashy in Colorado Springs, Colorado to par­ class was Matt Erwin ’02 yvho lo.st a pired. VMI is in last place this late in the season for the first time .second baseman from the Dominiciui ticipate in the annual All-Academy close match to Air Force’s Alex Pelbath, Led by Chad Kenna and Aaron Demorey,.VMI since Bart.BellairsJook over as head coach before the 1994-95 Republic, hit .288 willi 35 stolen bases at Championships. The tournament con­ 6-5 in sudden death overtime, to earn went on a 16-5 run to pull the game close late in the season. In Bellairs’ first two years VMI went from a perennial Class A Rockford. sisted of wrestling teams from all the second place honors. fourth quarter. After intentionally fouling their way to cellar-dweller to a record of 18-10 and second place in tlie South­ GrilTey, eligible for free agency major military schools in the nation. The Air Force Academy won the wire, VMI faced a three-point deficit with 6 sec­ ern Conference. Since then, Bellairs’ has led the team to winning iil'ter the seasiin, told tlie M;uiners in Ni> These teams included We.st Point, the the team championship with 102.5 onds left on the clock and the Catamount’s Casey Rogers records two out of three years, and wins against Penn St. and Vir­ vember tliat he w;uited to be traded to a Naval Academy, the Air Force Acad­ points, followed by Army (95 points.), at the free throw line. Rogers missed both free throws, but ginia Tech. te;uii closer to his home in Orliuido, Fla. emy, VMI, the Citadel, the Coast Guard Navy (85 points), VMI (64.5 points), VMI lo.st when Richardson’s shot bounded off the VMI next plays on the road at East Tennessee State (5-5,10- Cincinnati w:uits Seiittle to p;iy p;ut Academy, Norwich University and the Norwich University (40 points), Coast backboard. 11) on Feb. 12 before returning home for a Monday night game of Grifley’s $8.25 million .s;il;uy this ye;ir Merchant Marine Academy. Guard Academy (23 points). The Cita­ Two nights later, VMI traveled to Wofford to take against Appalachian State (9-1, 16-6) Feb. 14. as part of iuiy dejil. VMI came in fourth place over­ del (16.5 points), and the Merchant all in this eight-team tournament with Marine Academy (6 points.). the help of some outstanding wrestling On Friday, February II, the Keydets Look to Smash Opponents Tiger is at at all weight classes. The best perfor­ Keydets will be in action in Boone, mance from a Keydet was also the best North Carolina to face off against Ap­ by Tappan August home at performance of the entire tournament. palachian State and on Saturday they partners and are looking especially strong from Subotica, Yugoslavia, Slobadan Freshman Dale Griffin not only won the will travel to Greensboro, North Cabet Guest Writer for their last season at the I. Alan Johnson Stipic. He is likely to be a valuable asset 184 lbs. weight class, and the most falls Carolina to face UNC Greensboro. The VMI tennis team is preparing said, “For the past three years I have been in the future but he is still working on the Torrey Pines trophy with three, but was also named Both of these teams are Southern to tackle another season. On February 10, very privileged to have had the opportunity transition from soft court to hard court. the most outstanding wrestler of the Conference opponents and the Key­ the-Keydets will compete in their season to play with Chris. Chris’s hard work and Stipic is powered by gourmet Crozet and SAN DIEGO — As if his dra­ Championships by pinning Anny’s Joey dets hope to keep their undefeated opener with our favorite neighboring coun­ determination help set the tone for our swears tliat it is great food, looks like Sgt. matic comeback at Pebble Beach isn’t Hess at 1:54. record in the Southern Conference try club-W&L. Washington and Lee is a matches.” Johnson and Lowrance’s impec­ Major Mess Hall now has a supporter momentum enough. Tiger Wtxxls will Taking the other first place fin­ untouched. tough team but VMI is ready for the Gener­ cable doubles play has ah^ady brought Other top players include Tommy have as clo.se to a home-coursc iidv;ui- als partially due to the fact the Keydets have home a tournament win this season. In last Huffman who is an excellent doubles tiige as po.ssible when he tries to mn his had many hours of beneficial practice in weeks Hidden Valley Men’s Tournament ' player. Huffman has a lot of potential to anuizing winning stre;ik to .seven. W&L plush indoor tennis center. Thanks Chris and Alan beat out fellow teammates cau.se some upsets within the conference. W ixkLs is all t(X3 f;unili;ir with tiuii- guys! Tommy Huffman and Slobadan Stipic to Ted Nevatt and Tappan August are ex- ing Torrey Pines, tlie immicipid course The 1999 fall season was a prolific take the winners stand. Johnson and pectkl to bring home some clutch wins at with a niillion-dollar setting on blulTs one for the Keydets with five tournaments Lowrance have a positive and realistic out­ number three doubles. Brett Carter is overkxiking tlie Pacific Oceiui. He did it and five matches. 'Die haal woric from the look on the season. Alan said "Our goals weighing in at number six singles and is in junior golf as a 15-ye;ir-old :uid he did fall has kept the team in peak performance for the year are to improve on last years hoping for a successful season. In the re­ it last ye;ir witli a spcvtaculiir weekend of with relatively few injuries. This is the stron­ record, we all just want to improve each serves the Keydets have fourth classman golf to win the Buick Invitational. > 5 'A gest the team has looked in years and ev­ week and play the best possible tennis. If Ryan Spivey who is a good athlete and Now he’s pushing the envelope as . . --V, eryone is shooting for a winning season, we can do this our record will take care of will definitely get some valuable playing a 24-ye;ir-old, sitting one victory short of both personal and overall. This season the itself.” Alan is playing number three singles time during the season. golf’s scvond-longest victory streak ever. Keydets arc aided by a new assistant coach and is looking for his fourth consecutive The results of this season are yet His victory at Pebble Beach, coming af­ Dr. John Harrelson, who will undoubtedly year with the highest winning pea:entage to be seen but the team has undoubtedly ter Ix'ing seven stuikes behind witli seven be an added asset. on the team. Chris Lowrance will be play­ put a lot of hard work into preparing for it holes to play, made him the first player The captains this year are first ing number two singles and is poised to do Second classman Tappan August said “We since Ben Hogan in 1948 to win six classmen Chris Lowrance and Alan damage to other teams in the conference- have a talented team that has spent the fall stniight tour events. Johason. They are both key players who good luck Chris. season prepiiring both physically and men­ A victory in the Buick, which have contributed many wins to the Keydets’ The team’s number one player this tally for this season- we are ready and ea­ starts 'riiursikiy, will keep WixxLs on tnick Cu-Captain Alan Johnson prepares to win yet another match. record. Johnson and Lowrance are doubles year is fourth classman import, all the way ger to get the season underway.” towan.1 what has long bt“en considered ;m untouchable record, Bymn Nelson’s 11 su-.iight victories in 1945. VMI Rugby Hopes to Return to Prominence Under New Coach And Wixxls, who grew up not t(x> fiir up tlie freeway in Onuige County, will by Jack "Fudd" Thornton coach Mr. William Crisp class of 1963, thjm his full time job. Due to his twenty- Iv in a comfort zone. Torrey Pines, he Caliet Guest Writer tilings iire definitely looking up for the slugs. plus years of experience on the rugby sjiid, is one of his favorite courses. There has been an excellent turnout, includ­ pitch. Coach Crisp demonstrates a vast L;tst yciir at Torrey Pines, WotxLs After adismal fall semester, the VMI ing a number of Rats who are eiiger to leam knowledge of the game. Aside from .siuik iui aigle putt to end a nine-montli Rugby F(x)ilxill Club (RI^) has high hopes tliis greatest of giuiies. The amount of en- coaching rugby. Crisp also teaches an victory dn)ught. After making tlie cut by for tlie future. Tins semester seents to be tliasiasniiit practice is higher than it li;is been International Studies course in Risk just two strokes, he ciuiie b;»ck ;uid played tlie conierMone of a successful next few is several yeiirs. The Pi^sident of VMI Analysis focused in International Busi­ 17-under during tlie weekend. yoiirs for tlie Rugby teiun. Rugby, “Fudd” Thomton, owes much of ness Operations, Foreign Investment, and His Satualay round of 62 broke 'Ilie once paiud team fell into a pe- this ze;il to the efforts of their coach, Will- other international activities based on tJie Soutli Course record ajid was his best ri(xl of a dec-line, plagual by tlie loss of a i;un Crisp. Coach Crisp skires tlie enthusi­ current issues in the countries of Central round as a pn), which he later lowered to co;icli, paililems witli the iulministration ;uk1 asm and really motivates the team to work and Eastern Europe. 61 in the Byn>n Nelson Classic in May. a general apathy miioiig tlie dwindling niun- on their skills and perfonnance. Senior Team Captain Mark Lineberry His 65 on Sunday alU>wed him to tie ber of players. This periixl of decline Qiarlie Praniawat s;iid, “Coach Crisp re- said, "Even though the spring season is Geoige Bums’ 1987 tounimiient recoal re;iched ax k bottom during tlie f;ill of 1999. iUly knows what he’s talking about iuid he really a development season, plus the fact o f22-under 2Wi. 'Iliis past fiill, tlie te;uii only m;ui- ciui convey it in a fun and easy to under- that we iue really young and inexperi­ W ik k Is claims tlie only lime he aged one win, a slim 10-5 victory over stiuid fashion. This is really what tlie rugby enced, we will play h:ird and try to win tliinks about his stre;ik is when reporters Hiuiiden-Sydney. 'Ilie te;uii was in tunnoil teiun has needed over the past couple of se­ every match that we play this semester.” ask alxHit it. iuid tliere was serioits tiilk of diskuiding the mesters. We have lacked the knowledge of Linebeny and the rest of the team look • •••••••••••••••a temii. the game iuid tlie guid;ince to reach our full toward the future with increasing opti­ Uditot's Note: All briij's were compiled However, tliis semester, under tlie potential.” mism that the VMI Rugby Football Club from KSI‘N web i>iif;e located at lill/i:// leiidership of Jack “Fudd” Thornton, Cap- Coach Crisp has spent many of the will regain their proud past. Support your ESl‘N. Sport s'/Mne. com t;iin Mark Lineberry, iuid the new-found past years in Eua)pe playing mgby aside Slugs! VMI Rugby looks to retrun to winning ways during the spring. ^ The Cadet N ews & F eatures February 11, 2000 The Cadet Page 5 Basu Takes Econ to All New Level The Haps by Tim Joyce "an eye on the ’I'." Cadet News Writer Army Haiul-SRL. likely to see them again, since they Major Atin Basu, Associate Profes­ Trotting through the I find out how much it helps to get sor of Business and Economics is now in Rats AOK for email some feedback and to talk with us his third year at VMI. He is pertiaps best The world-renowned Harlem Colonel Joyner, commandant about what they’re writing.”-SRL known for his allusions to Star Wars in Globetrotters will be slamming duttks of Ciulels. inlormeil the Corps last Cadet’s get websites class. Major Basu manages to compare to “Sweet Georgia Brown" here at week that checking E-mail during almost any aspect of economics with some VMI. The 73-year-old ball club will sludy hours is no loner a rat restric­ The Institute’s Web Policy part of the Star Wars story. (For example, Co display tiieir hoop skills on March 4"' tion subject to the jurisdiction of the Committee is considering allowing he compares Darth Vader to a tariff). o in Cameron Hall. The coincdy-spoils RDC. "I-ITective immediately any cadets to maintain their own web Basu says, ‘‘Star Ware Is really cool. i: group has entertained audiences cadet hindering another in the use of pages using VMI network resources. It had a big impact onmewhenlwaseight around the world and is known lor E-mail or the Internet," Col. Joyner “It has been decided to go forward or nine. It has cool things like good ver­ their innovative and talenteil svork on saiil ", will be placed on repi>rt for with it," said Colonel Mike Strickler, sus evil and great special effects." Basu is the court. The current team rosier in­ direci (iisobeilieiu-e ol an order." Col. Director of VMI's Public Relations, also probably the most oft-quoted profes­ n w cludes the two Guinness Book ol Joyner informed the Corps briefly “guidelines are being drafted by sor on t post, as cadets share many of the no. world record holders, Michael "Wild after LTC. Williams, deputy com­ webmaster David Summers and re­ catch phrases that he uses during class. Thing” Wilson and Fred "Preacher" Atin Basu is one of tlie Econ department's most popular professors. mandant, reminded the corps that viewed by the Web Design Group Basu has an interesting back­ Smith, for the highest slain-dunk at each Cadet was required to check and presented to the Web Policy Indian Navy, he decided on a career in edu­ dents] in weird ways.” He al.so thinks that ground. He spent the firet fourteen years 11 feet 11 inches. T heir appearance is their e-mail at least once a day. Since Committee.” Once adopted Cadets cation. He received his PhD from the Uni- there is great camaraderie at VMI between of his life aboard a ship with his father who part of the Globetrotters ‘■Positively the institution of e-mail to VMI the will be able to link their own vereity of Mississippi. professore and cadets, as well as between was an Indian merchant marine. After his Magical" 2000 tour, featuring a la­ administration has used the technol­ homepages to the central VMI web Basu decided to come to the Insti­ cadets them.selves. father began woridng with the Bangladesh ser-light show, and a new mascot. ogy to keep the Corps informed of site. “I think it’s the right thing to tute after interviewing at many colleges. He Basu wants to bixome more active Shipping Corporation, Basu attended -SRL upcoming events, changes in regula­ do,” said Strickler, “to improve ca­ says he “was treated like a person” during with cadets, but he will have to wait until Southpoint and the Scottish Church Col­ tions, and a series of “Hot Tips” to dets use of the Internet, it is the right the interviewing pnxess, a factor which next semester. He and his wife, who also A huah concert lege in Calcutta, India and then received ;iddress issues within the Corps.-SRL thing to do for education.” The VMI helped him decide on VMI. Basu also en­ teaches economics at VMI, are currently his MBA from Xavier Labor Research This Saturday the U.S. Army web policy will most likely reflect joys working with cadets. He says that ca­ very busy with their three-month-old Writhig center expands Institute. When he found out that his poor Chorale will perform in Jackson Me­ the standards of other Colleges and dets are “certainly ftmnier [than civilian stu- daughter Oishani. eyesight would not allow him to enter the morial hall. The free conceit will be The VMI writing center, a re­ Universities in Virginia. George -Spanky’s- held at 1000 featuring the sub-group source to aid Cadets with research pa­ Mason University’s, James Madison of the Army chorus. The Chorale, pers expanded to include a satellite University, and the University of Continued from page 1 said its official web page, "comprises branch. In addition to the Sunday Virginia are accepted to be close to do as far as the parking lot that we share. We are not the Eric Gannon, ’01, said, “I don’t really think that cadets seven women and six men, accom­ through Thursday sessions in the Bar­ the VMI’s final plan. “There are only ones that use that parking lot.” will be greatly bothered by their inability to receive alcohol af­ panied by an instrumental quartet, racks study lounge, the one-on-one definite concerns that our guidelines ABC officials point out, however, that all com­ ter 10:00 p.m. at one bar up-town.” and performs show music and con­ conferences have expanded to in­ will adhered to by the individuals plaints of disturbances in the parking came to a halt in the Spanky’s will continue to be watched by ABC offi­ temporary songs, highlighting the clude Wednesdays and Thursdays in setting up pages,” said Strickler summer of 1998 when Spanky’s was closed for a week cials for the next five years. Spanky’s first opened Sept. 14, music of America's favorite enter­ the basement of Preston Library. "We that is something we will have to for renovations. 1976. tainers.” The Washington D.C. based get the conversation going and help wait and see.” Once the approved ca­ group also performs as soloists in writers think.” claims the groups web dets can be expected to connect to the -Books- addition to the Army Chorus and the site, “If cadets come in once, we’re main web page immediately.-SRL Continued from page 1 a different edition.” The largest advantage of buying online condition it remains in, it is considered used after the fifteen- Ti'aining Schedule is the greater stock of books, providing a good alternative day return period has ended. Once a book is declared used, to waiting for a bookstore reorder of a sold-out book. the buy-back value is, at most, fifty percent of the used book This Schedule, as always, is subject to change. In new book sales, Wallace’s prices are, on average, price. So after purchase of a new copy of the $111.75 book 4% higher than Varsitybook.com. The added cost of 2"^ required for calculus, its stauis becomes used, lowering it’s day shipping leveled out the difference to about 3%, which value to $84.00, and setting the bookstore buy-back offer at Monday, February 14 for ten textbooks is a saving of approximately $15.00. For around $42.00. The bookstore then sets the price back at $84.00 used books, Wallace’s prices are about one percent higher for repeat purchases. This is the best case scenario; if the book Military Duty: Personal Workoiit/Intramurals than Efollett.com’s, and the added cost of shipping evens is declared wholesale, the price can drop to a fraction of that. out the difference. Using die Internet allows cadets access to online auctions and The greatest complaints from cadets are over buy-backs to provide alternatives to the single Wallace op­ T\iesday, February 15 I Wallace’s buy back program for used books. The buy-back tion. Sexual Harrasment Training I policy states, “The buyer may offer to buy your book if it is Online book sales are not always ihe best route to text­ being used on campus next term or it has national whole­ books, but provide an alternative to the single bookstore sys­ Military Duty: GP/Rat Tours sale value.” Once a book is purchased, no matter what tem the cadets have resided under until now. -H acking- Wednesday, February 16 Continuedfrom page 1 Military Duty: Personal Workout/Intramurals then questioned the ability of the investigation resulting fiom happened. Is there someone else that could have received itT’ the letter to be “rational, reasonable, and fair.” Farrell said, "I take Hammond's complaint seriously, but I Hammond has no leads as to the identity of the indi­ know enough about human nature to take other methods of leaks Thursday, February 17 vidual who stole the e-mail and says he welcomes any such equally serious." CTT: HC Check Formation information. He says he has no reason to believe the e-mail was Regarding the e-mail's likely release point Farrell .said stolen from him specifically, as he says he wouldn’t know what that "the odds of a hard copy against the odds that someone got Military Duty: GP/Rat Tours to look for. In describing his computer skills, Hammond says, through 18 layers of security (even without a firewall)" are as­ “I am in the Stone Age with regards to computere. I use this tounding. Friday, February 18 thing (pointing to the desktop in his office) as a typewriter atKl The e-mail has recently made it into the hands of the De­ a telephone.” He continued by admitting, “I know nothing about partment of Justice. Military Duty: Formal Dress Parade information security.” The issue of protecting Institute computer systems from Col. Charles Fraley, Director of Information Services attack is currendy being dealt with by the Information Services on Post, feels—while not speaking direcdy about Hammond— Department and with auditors fiom the Attorney General’s of­ Saturday, February 19 that many faculty and cadets are unfamiliar with computer se­ fice. A firewall has been selected and will installed soon. WOO hours: Personal Workout curity. He says that many computer users do not log off of their Network security is also an issue on the VMI Sun system, workstations when they leave and some even write their pass­ the servers belonging to the Math and Computer Science De­ Military Duty: Penalty Tours words down and keep them near their computers. partment In one incident, a cadet was still logging in to the server When asked about the theft of an e-mail from with his own account several months after dismissal fiom the Hammond’s computer, Fraley was astonished: “[Hammond] Institute for an honor violation. The lack of maintenance of ac­ never really talked to me about it, which I think is kind of counts and web pages in that sector leaves serious questions as to strange.” Fraley continued his statement by saying the only the security of the sites. One cadet had a web page containing knowledge of the incident he had was firom receiving a carbon racy pictures and the Computer Science system administrator copy of an e-mail in which Hammond told Farrell his e-mail did not remove the sites until after a year of reminders from an had been stolen. Fraley did not consider such a note to be task­ alumnus and faculty member. The cadet creator of the site was ing him to look into the incident further. He remarked that in his not punished for his creation as he had graduated much earlier. field he manages to stay very busy and has never felt the need One potential problem in the field of computers today is RESTAURANT to actively look for extra tasks for his department He also said hackers. Fraley was very reluctant to give specific data about the that Hammond had not consulted him for his insight before VMI computer infiastructure as he said that makes the system alleging that his e-mail had been electronically stolen. more of a target, and an easier target, for attack. Hammond’s reasoning for not consulting Fraley directly Information about the system is readily available on the relates back to his lack of knowledge about computers. He said, web for surfere with an interest, and as computer security spe­ “[Fraley is] aware that I am annoyed by what I consider to be a cialist Harlan Carvey, ’89, is fond of saying, they need only pos­ burglary.” Hammond did not ask Fraley to find the identity of sess the computer skills of a twelve-year-old. the electronic thief or to confirm that a theft had even occurred, On one site accessible through the VMI homepage, the

nor did he make any attempts to improve the security of his e- user names of all cadets can be found. On another, you can find X ’^cs/laiet.ia. ... mail or personal computer files. When specifically asked about the initial settings of VMI passwords, thus giving anyone all the his inaction, Hammond said he was unaware such things could information needed to kidnap a user account on the day before 3E C ea5-t/S k,u3E ‘c » .n .‘i>:''' ; be done. However, he says he now plans to follow up on the matriculation. The site that outlines how to change passwords matter with Fraley during one of their weekly meetings. contains a recommendation to use lower case letter>>. Ergo, a o n , ' ' / ' As to the likelihood of the email having been stolen from hacker can assume that the users would not have strong pass­ Hammond’s machine, Fraley gave the caveat that “you are not words—ones that contain amixtureofletter cases, numbers and going to get any of [the computer staff] to say that something is symbols. This decreases the password possibilities exponen­ not possible.” However, he continued, ‘There are certainly other tially and makes it easier for a hacker to gain acce.ss to the VMI avenues that should be looked at, other things.. .that could have system. Corrections 4SS-arem.'t> Jt The following mistakes was made in the February 4 (Issue #13) edition of The Cadet. We apologize for the inconvenience. ESaK:«se].].eaEB.-t>

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The show, which MTV Europe has been the center for of lemon in it and it tastes like flow­ swear by the wide variety of famous Think about Wal-Mart, the each mullet has a different attitude, each calls a cross between “Saturday beer culture as long as there has been ers. A surprisingly refreshing lager, German lagers. I, for one, have never county fair, rodeos, and tractor pulls. mullet says something different about Night Live” and “In Living beer. From light German Lagers to Hoegaarden is a delectable treat. been greatly drawn to many German What comes to mind? Well, for one, its wearer. Each picture outlines the Color” includes comedy sketches thick Irish Ales to sour Spanish Holland-Thc beers. That being said. unbeatable rural fun, but also the ever­ likely hobbies of those who sport the performed by Lounge rappers, as “cervezas,” Europe offers the great­ greatest Dutch beer Becks’ is definitely a present mullet. For those who don’t bodacious creation. well as appearances by Lounge est accessibility to a wide variety of is, undeniably, the very solid beer that know what a mullet is, check out In addition to the five differ­ alumni such as Eminem beers on any Continent. Having famous Heineken will rarely let you W.W,W.mullet5galQI£.CQin- in brief, the ent mullet classification sections, visi­ “The Million Dollar Hotel,” spent last summer in Europe (most lager. The most down, but I don’t think mullet is the signature Billy Ray Cyrus tors can choose to peruse the “Mullet a movie co-written by U2 front of it in pubs and bars) I decided to popular im port in its anything to brag cut, short on the top and long in the of the Week” section, featuring outra­ man Bono, opens the 50th Berlin list my favorite from each great na­ America, Heineken about. back. Oh yeah, it’s the geously popular mul­ Film Festival Wednesday. Mel tion. Some are main-stream—some is even better in Eu­ Denmark-When do that says, “Hey! lets. MulletsGalore is Gibson and Milla Jovovich star in are not. All are worth a taste..or rope when it comes one thinks of Danish Keep yer’ damn kids updated frequently, the film, inspired by a Los Ange­ two..or twenty. fresh out of the tap. beers only one could away from my truck!" so a refreshingly new les hotel of the same name. Bono England-England has long Leaving a slightly possibly come to The site, array of salon selec­ and his mates also created the been known as one of the main beer bitter taste, it is the mind—the Royal La­ w\v>v.mullets8alore,TOm tive entertainment is music for the soundtrack capitals of the world, but the prob­ taste I imagine ger of the Danish captures these phenom­ a guarantee. LONDON (AP) — Thou­ lem in reviewing English beers is that w hen I picture a Court: Carlsburg. enal works of blue col­ M any of sands of waiting fans shrieked in there are few single brands that stick “classic” European Carlsburg is a great lar barbering on film you have probably adoration Wednesday night as out. Instead, the English have many lager and goes well classic European beer and displays them for heard of mullets be­ Hollywood star Leonardo small-town breweries that compete with any meal, es­ that has been made in your viewing satisfac­ fore, however, the ac­ DiCaprio stepped from a limou­ within their own region, but that are pecially fish or rice. the fairy-tale city of tion. Accompanying tual term “mullet" sine for the star-studded European not even found in all parts of En­ Incredibly smooth, it is a very easy Copenhagen for centuries. Similar, each photo there is a may not have been premiere of his latest movie, “The gland, much less overseas. England beer to drink to excess because it goes in my opinion, to Heineken (though short description, rating used. It’s a common Beach.” is particularly famous for its “bitters” down so easy. not quite as good), it is a beer that is and analysis of the mul­ practice to refer to the BERLIN (Reuters) - (which I don’t particularly care for) Italy-Although Italy will al­ popular worldwide and practically let displayed. Certain factors play into hair cut as a Canadian Passport, a Yep- Everyone’s crazy, everyone wants and its “ciders” (which taste like ways be better known for its great comers the market in much of Brit­ the rating of each mullet, such as Nope, Camaro-Cut, El-Camino, or my to be somebody else and reality candy apples but actually has a wines than its beer, there are several ain. One has not experienced Euro­ mulletude, and aggressiveness. personal favorite, the Achy-Breaky- is just another illusion — the 50th higher alcohol content than regular Italian beers worth a glance. My per­ pean lager until he has experienced Mulletude as defined in the Bad-Mistakey. Although immediately Berlin Film Festival began beer). sonal favorite is Peroni Lager. An­ Carlsburg. web site is: “the attitude that comes with novel, once acquainted with the power Wednesday with Wim Wenders’ Bass Ale is one of the most well other slightly bitter lager, this too Ireland-Guinness dominates the the adornment of the mullet, behaviors of the mullet, one is bound by curiosity essay on love and truth, “The Mil­ known English beers in America, but goes down very smoothly and is a Irish market, and most other Irish beers can include the following: beating one’s to seek out new and unusual variations. lion Dollar Hotel.” my personal favorite is Newcastle great beer to drink with pizza. are simple imitations of Guinness. Tak­ spouse, scowling or sneering at those Some become so enamored with the LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - BrownAle(Newkie Brown). Brewed Readily available in the US, it’s re­ ing over 3 minutes to properly pour who don’t have mullets, engaging in furry devils, that they begin to grow and Producers of the hit ABC sitcom in the far Northeastern England, this ally a surprise this beer isn’t better from the tap, Guinness is darker than fights on a regular basis...driving a nurture one of their own. ‘’Spin City” have approached ac­ is a “light” ale and brown in color. known here. Coke and thicker than molasses. A food Chevrolet Camaro 1970-’93, etc. You I highly recommend tor Charlie Sheen to keep the Tasting like candy, Newkies are a Spaln-Another member of the group all on its own, Guinness is defi­ get the idea, but if there’s still a ques­ www.mulletsealore.cQm. it will make show alive following the depar­ great way for non-beer drinkers to wine belt, the Spaniards are better nitely not for the weak-of-heart, but can tion, simply tell someone with a mullet you want to kick back with some R.C. ture of star Michael J. Fox at the fall in love with the taste of beer. known for their party culture and be well worth a taste every now and that his/her customized S-10 pickup is Cola, and the latest ultimate fighting end of the current season, a source Beligium-Beligium, arguably, their love of imported “cerveza” than then. 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Editors 10 Backstreet Boys: Millennium grams on prime-time TV last decision is finals All entries must week. That special edition an­ be posted in VMI Box 7, Attn: Arts Down gered one of ABC’s rivals. & Leisure Editor NLT than 11pm 1 Desire to be foolish (9) the following Thursday. First com­ NEW YORK (AP) — For 2 Either____ (2) pleted crossword received wins almost 10 years, the Lyricist 3 Ewe’s labor (4) Blockbuster Lounge has been synonymous 4 See seen____ (3) with underground hip-hop, pro­ 5 Waterfall (3) 1 Bowfinger viding a showcase for unknown 6 Step by step way to solve a problem (15) rap artists struggling to become 8 Hebrew priest and prophet (8) 2 The 13th Warrior the next Eminem or Foxy Brown. 11 Fleet (6) 3 The Thomas Crown Affair 12 Utter (6) 4 Lake Placid 14 Likewise (4) 5 The Wood 15 Texas town in east central Hockley County (5) 6 The General’s Daughter 19 To sink away (4) 7 American Pie 2 0 and suflicient (9) 8 Mystery Men 24 Heart of Dixie (7) 25 Cause of reproach (7) 9 Mickey Blue Eyes Compiled from altavista A&E 27 Female rhino (5) 10 Entrapment 28 Respiratory disorder (6) 31 Air Mattress (4) C a b 0 t - T | - - r p HE H u m o r February 11, 2000 Catiet Page 8

Top Ten Things to do Over the Weekend

10. Prowl the stoops with ex-VMI cheerleader Junior Officer Reminder: “Scary Gary un-Hairy” Bissel who actually thinks that Cadets consider anything he says: a. Intelligent b. Important c. Worthy of Obedience

9. Update your web page with winner of the week Johnson ’02. http://www.homestead.com/infosourcel/indexl.html. Go Bums - living sculpture personified VMI!!!

8. Shave your head in attempt to look tough with Tubbyboy Will Ward.

7. Listen to the voices in your head with “Section Ocho” Pomaro and decided to jog laps around the parade deck... in Class Dyke. (Nice Hair-Holmeskillet!)

6. Pull-off a high speed Commandant directed sting operation with 007 Brady and fiiends of the Corps: Claunch, Ward, Elsass (we’re not kidding), and Hartsock. Hope you idiots don’t operate heavy machinery!!

5. Get kicked out of Walmart with your dirty pictures like Paul “heff ’ DeRose.

4. Discover what you ate in Crozet and puke it up in the men’s room with Utz.

3. Bum a pair of panties with ’00+3 and call it a riot.

2. Improve Corps image at W&L frat parties with losers Breeding and Co. in GRAY BLOUSE!!!!!

1. Partake of a little too much Jim Beam and polish your gun with Pat.

The Search for the Class of 2000 Graduation Speaker Continues!!!

Great men come in all shapes and sizes from grand backgrounds and even the most humble. This week’s prospective speaker comes from a rather humble background but was able to achieve greatness. Denver Pyle, better known as Uncle Jessie from the Dukes of Hazzard worked his way from a lowly backwoods goat farmer to the realms Hollywood superstardom in the mid-80’s. His first debut was with the ever-popular show “Grizzly Adams” as Mad Jack, but even that was beans compared to his role as Uncle Jessie in “The Dukes of Hazard”. It was as Uncle Jessie that the true greatness in Pyle was able to shine. Who could ever forget the insightfiil and strong advice Uncle Jessie would give to the Duke boys in their times of trouble. He was like a grandfather to every child of the eighties. Who could ever deny that before the thought of stealing that piece of gum back in the fourth grade they thought to themselves, “Would Uncle Jessie approve?” The Institute has a unique connection to Uncle Jesse since his nephew, Jake Wilson ’00, is a first classman best known for his “dope” F-150 circa 1988 complete with yellow lights and a dixie hom. After initial discussions his appearance sounds definite, due to the fact that he’ll be at nearby Le-Hi that moming for one of the stops on his Denver Pyle’s Truck Stop World Tour.