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Volume 39, Issue 26 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250 April 26, 2005 INSIDE Dean Welch to News 02 leave position JOE HOWLEY Retriever Editorial Staff Dr. G. Rick Welch’s contract as Dean of Arts and Sciences has not been renewed, ending his nine-year term on June 30 as part of academic restructuring. Welch, like Dean Shlomo Carmi of the College of Engineering, has now Fraternities in SGA, a served three full terms as Dean. Art Taste of Catonsville, Johnson, UMBC’s Provost, noted that this is far longer than the average for a Presidential candi- Dean. date interviews, and Johnson also said that the end of off beat news. Welch’s term was anticipated. “I had informed both Deans that we would go Opinion through a transition at the end of the 10 third term,” Johnson said. Welch said that the academic restructuring process, which focuses on Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Round two: Christina Stanley adresses the audience during the second round of SGA election debates hosted by the Retriever. breaking up the thirty-department-strong College of Arts and Sciences, has been a long time in the making, and that per- SGA Candidates answer student questions sonnel changes are a natural part of that. “In that sense, it was not at all surpris- BRANDY KELLER tural diversity, tuition increases, and Bukowski opened the session ing,” he said. Retriever Editorial Staff clean campaigns. by allowing each candidate to give a There’s a new Pope, Johnson emphasized that what he The event was hosted by the one-minute speech about their cam- a new food pyramid termed a “natural transition” of person- Audience members fired ques- Retriever, and moderated once again paign. Afterwards, they were given and more. Check it nel was not a firing and did not reflect tions at Presidential candidates dur- by Opinion Editor Ian Bukowski, the opportunity to ask any other can- on the Dean. “There’s no criticism of ing a recent debate aimed at address- along with Kevin Lyons, member of didate a question pertaining to out, and vote in the the Dean’s performance,” he said. ing campus issues as well as answer- the SGA Election Board. The UMBC or the elections. SGA Election. UMBC’s academic depart- ing questions from students and pro- debates were held in the UC Mike Hunt, presidential run- moting SGA elections. The six can- Ballroom, which was filled with sup- Features 18 see DEAN page 2 didates discussed issues such as cul- porters and fellow students. see DEBATE, page 6 Moratorium put on Greek char- ters until 2006

PATRICK COYLE Retriever Staff Writer Hasidic reggae explodes on campus, plus concert reviews The UMBC Greek counsel, and sexy campus Office of Student Life (OSL), and the UMBC administration have agreed to a parties. moratorium on granting new Greek charters until Spring semester of 2006 at Sports 31 the earliest. In the meantime, current UMBC Greek organizations will be subject to a review to better determine how the Greek community can better interact at UMBC, say representatives from OSL. While UMBC is not known as a Greek school, there is a small but active Greek community that has seen signif- icant expansion over the last decade. Retrievers prepare As a result, Greek life is becoming for AmEast more visible at UMBC, warranting Conferences as sea- larger human resource allocation, sons end, Baseball something the review process hopes to and Softball. address. “We’ve grown very strong in a short amount of time, somewhat unin- tentionally,” said Ryan Bricklemyer, the ALSO: graduate coordinator for leadership and Ian Bukowski [Retriever Staff] Greek life at UMBC in OSL. “It’s time college news 02 Planting Progress: Students participating in an event sponsored by SGA and SEA helped plant 300 trees in the Conservation and Environmental Research Area as part of an Earth Day celebration. see GREEK, page 5 world news 03 artscoop 16 Four Day trw.umbc.edu classifieds 34 410.455.1260 Forecast tues: 69/54o wed: 66/46o thu: 63/48o fri: 65/53o 2 News April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER

BehindtheScenes High Tech imaging resources College News IRC offers advanced media technology Threats prompt college to move students DEERFIELD, IL (AP) - Authorities at a Christian university near Chicago moved dozens of black and Hispanic students to a hotel for their own safety and police stepped up patrols on campus Friday after three people received threatening, racist letters. Police and school officials would not discuss the threats in detail but said two of the letters were sent on notebook paper through the campus’ internal mail system, and professors were being asked to try to identify the handwriting. The letters were addressed to specific students and arrived over the past two weeks, Cantwell said. The most recent letter, shown to campus administrators and police Thursday, threatened violence with a weapon, Bannockburn Police Chief Kevin Tracz said. The letters will be sent to a crime lab to be analyzed for DNA evidence and fingerprints, Tracz said. Darby Love said her son, a sophomore football player, told her the letters were sent to white women dating black athletes. ``My under- standing is that they’re supposed to start shooting the black kids’’ on Matt Stockslager [Retriever Staff] Where the Magic Happens: The Imaging Research Center, located in ITE 188, has been a mecca of media research for over ten years. The Center, which Friday, Love told the Chicago Sun- was originally located in the ECS building and includes a fully functional green room for use with motion capture and film, is a professional research firm Times. and has done work for a number of major clients, including MTV and the Baltimore Ravens. While not open to the public, students who are interested in Late last year, authorities said working for the firm may apply through either an internship program or the IRC Fellows program. Students that intern spend a semester working on the black professional football players Center’s professional projects, while the Fellows work on projects with specific faculty members. The IRC is involved with all types of media, but focuses and high school athletes in Cleveland on real-time 3D imaging and simulations. The Center does most of its work on standard PCs and Macs, using a variety of software, including a game had received threatening letters. design engine called Virtools. Those letters, postmarked from cities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, directed recipients to break off their interra- Dean’s contract not renewed in preparation cial relationships ``or they’re going to be castrated, shot or set on fire.’’ Most were signed ``angry white for creation of new academic college woman’’ or ``angry Caucasian woman.’’ from DEAN, page 1 Sciences” is too nebulous a designation for thir- Welch, a tenured professor, will return to ty of UMBC’s departments. “Other schools the faculty. ments are divided into the College of have many more colleges,” she said, allowing Carmi remains Dean of Engineering and Engineering and Information Technology, and them to focus on “friendraising and fundrais- Information Systems, but Johnson said he the College of Arts and Sciences. The College ing.” would “expect transition” in that position too, William and of Arts and Sciences includes over thirty Akchin also said that UMBC plans to though “it won’t be this year.” Mary to raise departments, ranging from traditional Dance begin a “capital campaign” next year to raise “I had talked to the Deans about this a and American Studies to Mathematics, $100 million in private donations. while ago,” he said, describing the restructur- tuition by 9.6 Psychology and Physics. Johnson added, “This really positions us ing process as “quite common.” Johnson first proposed restructuring the for our future as a research university.” “Provosts like to have Deans that they percent colleges in a September 2002 memo, in which “We fully expect the responsibility of new appoint,” he added. Carmi and Welch have he wrote, “At UMBC, there is growing agree- Deans to be fundraising,” Akchin noted. held their positions since before Johnson WILLIAMSBURG, VA (AP) - ment that the College of Arts and Sciences has Johnson’s restructuring plan will also cre- became Provost. The College of William and Mary’s become too large to be effectively managed and ate a new position under the Vice Provost for Johnson could not provide a specific esti- Board of Visitors voted Friday to that the imbalance between Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Education to handle under- mate of the cost of the restructuring, but said raise in-state tuition and fees 9.6 and Engineering should be corrected.” graduate academic affairs. The Provost empha- that “there will be additional resources put into percent for the upcoming school Welch offered his agreement with this sized that this will create one central authority the new college.” year. assessment. “The College of Arts and Sciences for student’s academic complaints. Under the “You have to pay a dean more money Undergraduates from Virginia is huge,” he said. “With eighty percent of the old system, each of the two colleges had some- than you would pay that person as faculty,” he will pay $7778 - up from $7096. academic departments, it’s a very challenging one to handle this responsibility, leading to observed. Coupled with an increase in charges enterprise.” inconsistency. No salary has been determined for the for room and board, the total cost Implementation of the division of the Welch said that he was heavily involved in new Dean positions, but according to Johnson, for an in-state undergraduate will College that Johnson initially proposed will the discussion on restructuring, but would not the median salary for a Dean at a doctoral insti- rise 7.8 percent to $14,195. begin on July 1. A new College of Natural and say that he agreed with or endorsed the current tution with a budget above $231 million, into Out-of-state undergraduates Mathematical Sciences will be created. Interim plans, just that he had contributed. “It has been which category UMBC falls, ranges from will see tuition and fees rise 5.9 per- Deans will be found for both of these from the my steadfast position that my role is to be here $135,000 for a Dean of Fine Arts to $165,000 cent to just over $23,000. Total costs faculty until new Deans are chosen. as a resource person, no matter who asks me,” for a Dean of Engineering. for an out-of-state undergraduate A primary motivation for creating small- he said. The new College will require “one or two will be over $29,000, up 5.3 percent er colleges is fundraising for the University, “The ultimate decision was made by the new staff,” Johnson said, but will mostly be over the current year. according to both Johnson and Associate Vice Provost,” Welch said. But he said that there was staffed with reassigned personnel from the The university expects to gain President for Public Relations Lisa Akchin. no difference between him and Johnson, and College of Arts and Sciences. 4.1 million dollars from the increas- Akchin said that most private donors to that the decision for him to leave the position The impact on students of the changes es, which will go toward boosting universities tend to identify strongly with a spe- of Dean was not the result of a conflict. “Our will be minimal, the Provost said. “It shouldn’t faculty and staff salaries and increas- cific discipline, like computer science or visual administrators are appointed for terms,” he mean anything in the classroom,” he said. “It’s ing financial aid by $665,000. art. As the University seeks more private fund- said. “There’s no such thing as a lifetime guar- a strictly administrative reorganization.” ing for endowments, it worries that “Arts and antee in any of these... positions.” THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 News 3 Fraternity dominates SGA executive branch Pi Kappa Phi brothers hold majority of positions in executive branch, say no harm intended or done

JOE HOWLEY that’s on the cabinet applied for the positions,” he to the SGA supersedes their responsibility to their Retriever Editorial Board said. fraternity. “Dom, Jordan, myself, we are all SGA “I felt that I wanted to work with people before we are Pi Kapp,” Elan said. It is common for fraternities and sororities to that I knew could get the job done,” Cirincione Cirincione does not advertise his member- find themselves in specific roles or with specific said, emphasizing that he conducted interviews ship, but does not hide it either, with his member- reputations on campus, but Pi Kappa Phi frater- for every position. “It just fell into place that ship certificate and Pi Kappa Phi t-shirt on dis- World News nity has acquired an unlikely one: The Frat That those people who are on my cabinet are members play in his office. Several students who do not Ate The SGA. of Pi Kappa Phi.” regularly follow the SGA expressed surprise at the Four members of the nine-person executive Cirincione noted that for the position of high Pi Kappa Phi representation. Former Israel President branch of the SGA, including President Dominic Director of Communications, Quigley was the Junior Mari Clayton spoke of mixed feel- Ezer Weizman dies Cirincione and Chief of Staff Jordan Hadfield, only applicant. ings of concern on learning of the situation. “The are members of Pi Kappa Phi, and a fifth, Vice Schnitzer said that concern over the Pi whole idea of these guys being brothers and hav- TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Former Israeli President Elan Schnitzer, is currently pledging the Kappa Phi presence was understandable but ing that power, together, makes me -uncomfort- President Ezer Weizman, a flying ace who built fraternity, which means that he will become a unfounded. “We expected concerns, and we’ve able because maybe they aren’t interested in serv- up the nation’s air force and helped bring about member in the fall. heard concerns that Pi Kapps are dominating the ing the entire campus,” Clayton said. “But they the Jewish state’s first peace treaty with an Arab Hadfield and Schnitzer are also candidates SGA, and that that’s no good,” he said. “And I seem pretty political and actually interested in country, died Sunday. He was 80. in this week’s SGA Presidential race. Greg disagree with that.” being involved, so I’m split.” Weizman, who was president from 1993 Quigley, Director of Communications, and Drew Hadfield said that the administration had Clayton added that her own personal feel- to 2000, had suffered from respiratory infec- Lenhart, Webmaster, are also members of the fra- demonstrated that there is no cause for worry. ings about the fraternity’s members colored her tions in recent months and was repeatedly hos- ternity. “Even if there is a correlation, [Cirincione] still perception, describing members she knows as pitalized. He died shortly before 8 p.m. The executive cabinet is selected by the pres- made a wise decision, because this year the execu- “douchebags.” “A couple of the guys in that frat Sunday at his home in the northern Israeli ident. Cirincione said that the large representa- tive cabinet has done more than any year before,” aren’t too bad but in general, I’d rather not have a resort town of Caesarea with his family by his tion of Pi Kappa Phi in his cabinet is coinciden- Hadfield said. bedside, according to a statement by tal. “The best explanation is because everyone The three all agreed that their responsibility see FRATS, page 5 Weizman’s successor, President Moshe Katsav. Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres, a one-time political ally, said Weizman was Community gets a taste for Catonsville vendors unique. “In war, he showed incredible bravery, and when peace appeared on the horizon, he enlisted for it,” Peres told Israel’s Channel Two TV. During his last year in office, his glee was dampened by a police investigation into his acceptance of hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts from a French millionaire friend. Police recommended he not be indicted, but only because the statute of limitations had run out on charges of fraud and breach of public trust.

Capsule leaves space station for Earth ARKALYK, Kazakhstan (AP) - A cap- sule carrying American, Russian and Italian scientists undocked from the International Space Station Sunday and headed back to Earth, providing the only transport from the orbiting outpost since the U.S. space program was grounded after the Columbia space shut- tle disaster. The capsule carrying American Leroy Chiao, Russian Salizhan Sharipov and Italian Roberto Vittori was expected to land shortly after 6 p.m. EDT near the town of Arkalyk, in the northern steppes of Kazakhstan. The capsule undocked at 2:44 p.m. EDT Remaining behind on the station will be Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev and American astronaut John Phillips, whose six- month mission is slated to include welcoming the first U.S. space shuttle flight since the Columbia disintegrated over Texas two years ago, killing all seven astronauts on board.

Verizon expected to raise bid for MCI NEW YORK, NY (AP) - Verizon is widely expected to boost its bid for MCI Inc. again now that the long-distance phone com- Katy Irving [Retriever Staff] Homecooking: Kyle Marriot of the Ville Grille serves up some chicken pot pie, while other vendors offer a variety of foods. pany has embraced a rival $9.75 billion bid from Qwest, though it remains unlikely BRANDY KELLER There were a few new restaurants added to pianist Nick Margarita while they tasted dishes Verizon will need to pay as much to win MCI Retriever Editorial Staff the bill this year; Chef Paolino Café, Rolling from each of the participating establishments. back. Road Golf Club and Chick-Fil-A promoted their There was a large variety of foods, demonstrating Starting Monday, Verizon faces a five-day foods, as they were recent additions to the the culturally diverse environment that is window to respond with an improved offer or Local restaurants and caterers offered Chamber of Commerce. Though they are await- Catonsville. Dimitri’s International Grille offered walk away with a $240 million breakup fee. It Catonsville residents a variety of dishes in honor ing their grand opening, the Ville Grille was up spinach pie and greek salad. Tiffany’s, a fami- also has the right to ignore that deadline and of the “Taste of Catonsville,” an event hosted by there as well, offering an array of barbeque and ly-owned and -run restaurant, served patrons force MCI investors to vote on the current the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce. home cooking such as chicken pot pie and meatballs, wings, and pasta. deal, hopeful that enough fear Qwest’s shaky The event, held in the Bloomsbury mashed potatoes. SugarBakers seemed to be the most popu- finances and strategic outlook. Community Center, attracted guests of all ages. VanDervort says that the Taste of lar vendor there, with trays of chocolate-covered New York-based Verizon is one of the As in former years, a portion of the proceeds Catonsville has a dual purpose: “It’s a fundraiser strawberries, espresso fudge brownies, banana nation’s two biggest local and wireless phone earned were donated to Catonsville’s 4th of July as well as a promotional activity.” The Greater chocolate cheesecake and lemon mousse raspber- companies. Denver-based Qwest is the local parade and fireworks. According to Catonsville Catonsville Chamber of Commerce started this ry tarts. Lacey Spikas, a cake decorator from service provider in 14 mostly Western states. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director event to gather funds for Catonsville’s 4th of July SugarBakers, said that the festivities were good Based in Ashburn, Va., MCI has been hit Bruce VanDervort, the event saw around 350 celebration as well as introduce local restaurants for promoting their desserts. “Last year, I know hard by competition and a bankruptcy guests. Last year, around 300 patrons came; to the community. “It’s a great promotion for people came back to come in and try our cakes,” brought on by the WorldCom scandal, but still VanDervort felt that this year’s increase was “a these establishments,” VanDervort said. she said. “We’ll even have people from possesses a valuable customer base and nation- very nice addition.” Patrons of the event were entertained by Pennsylvania come to try them.” al fiber-optic network. 4 News April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER

Offbeat News Police Log

Harvard students in a Failure to obey a reason- Malicious destruction of Theft lather over party able and lawful order property A faculty member contacted police when they discovered that two projectors CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - On April 12, police officers responded to Police were contacted when a staff member were missing from the Biological Sciences Harvard undergraduates are in a lather reports that a UMBC student was acting in a dis- discovered that the inside handle of a trash room building. The equipment had been taken over a party where students donned orderly manner in the Math/Psychology build- door had been cut. from a locked and alarmed storage room. bathing suits and danced in a sea of foamy ing. When officers arrived, the student was gone, bubbles, only to wake up the next morn- but had left a tent set up in the Quad area. Theft ing with painful rashes. Officers waited for the student to return to the Theft from vehicle Seven or eight students who attend- tent, and requested that he take it down. The stu- A staff member reported that a laptop ed the annual “Mather Lather” party at dent refused the officers’ requests twice, and was A non-UMBC student reported that her had been stolen from the warehouse stor- the Mather House residence hall were therefore arrested. MP3/CD player had been stolen from her vehi- age area on April 12. later treated for skin rashes at Harvard’s cle while it was parked in Lot # 18 on April 15. infirmary, according to Harvard Malicious destruction of Police investigation revealed that unknown sus- spokesman Robert Mitchell. pect(s) had entered the vehicle without forced False fire alarm The party, which drew an estimated property entry and removed the property. 600 students last Saturday night, features Unknown person(s) pulled a fire a foam-making machine that fills the A UMBC staff member reported that she alarm in the Academic IV building. No dance floor with suds. The foam apparent- found two holes in the window to her office in Fire alarm fire or smoke was found. ly contains a chemical additive that keeps Erickson Hall. Police investigation concluded revelers from slipping, but can cause rash- that two BB pellets were shot into her office. Baltimore County Fire Department and es if it isn’t properly mixed or washed off UMBC Police reported to a fire alarm and Assault soon after exposure. reports of smoke coming from room 107 of the A student reported that he had been Theft Walker I apartments. It was determined that a grabbed by the throat and shoved by A UMBC faculty member forgot his laptop non-student visitor had burned a pot of food on another student in a confrontation after a Dutch law grad gains in a classroom in the Math/Psychology building. the stovetop, causing the fire alarm to activate. basketball game in the RAC. A Student When he returned two hours later, he realized it Judicial Conduct Notice was issued to the infamy with e-mail had been stolen. Theft aggressor. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Theft A graduate student reported that his digital Even for his fellow lawyers, a Dutch law camera had been stolen from the ITE building Assault school graduate may have a gone a bit too A UMBC staff member reported that an some time between April 12 and April 14. UMBC police responded to reports far in expressing a desire to strike it rich. informational sign had been stolen from just out- of a fight between two Dining Hall Reinder Eekhof, a freshly minted side of Erickson Hall. Malicious destruction of employees on April 13. One employee lawyer, recently wrote in an e-mail that he stated that he had laughed at a comment had “finally finished this stupid educa- Theft from building property the other employee had made. As a result, tion,” and was “now looking for someone angry words were exchanged between the crazy enough to dump a suitcase full of A student reported that his calculator and A student reported that the letters “FU” had two. Other employees kept the two apart money in my lap every month.” money had been stolen from his locker in the been scratched into the passenger side door of his until police arrived. No charges were The e-mail was meant for a friend at RAC. Police investigation revealed that unknown vehicle while it was parked in front of Potomac pressed. the Houthoff Buruma law firm. But suspect(s) had used a tool to pry the lock open. Hall. Eekhof mistyped the address and his mis- sive landed in the inbox of someone in the communications department instead. That person forwarded it, and soon the e-mail was being read at law firms across the Netherlands. G H A R T N O T E N O U I N O U R S “Good luck with your career,” wrote R E’S C H O O T H E L S. one lawyer who saw the e-mail. Another noted that “the advantage is that now AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. everyone in the legal profession in Ignore them and they’ll go away. Holland knows your name.” Still, it appears Eekhof’s e-mail has- n’t turned off law firms looking for a NO WONDER PEOPLE THINK young lawyer to fill their ranks. “We’re having him in for an inter- view about an internship,” said Marry de MARTHA GRAHAM Gaay Fortman, managing partner at Houthoff. “But I understand he’s also in WWW.AFTERSCHOOLNOW.ORG talks with several other firms about a job.” Eekhof could not immediately be IS A SNACK CRACKER. 1-866-KIDS-TODAY reached for comment.

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - This is one story they’ll be telling around the San Antonio Police Department for a long time. An off-duty officer was at a San Antonio auto auction house yesterday affect/effect who/whom that/which when nature called, a police spokesman said. Officer Craig Clancy strolled to the appropriate facility and was lowering his know the difference? trousers when his pistol fell from his waistband. When Clancy fumbled for the falling firearm, it went off, twice. One of the bullets nicked a bit of The Retriever is hiring people who know good writing and have a passion floor tile into the leg of a man who was washing his hands nearby. That man was for journalism as editors, copy editors, writers, photographers and more for taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police internal affairs is investigating. this semester and next. Call 5x1263 or email [email protected]. Work for pay, credit, experience or the sheer hell of it. THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 News 5 Referendum questions allow students to voice opinions to SGA VICTORIA LEHMAN have existed for a number of years at UMBC. It is Retriever Staff Writer only in the last two years that the SGA has contin- ually used them as a litmus test of student opinion. The upcoming election focuses not only on Referendum Issues They can be issued at any time, but are usually the election of the president, but on several impor- only used during elections due to cost and the level tant referndum questions designed to gauge stu- ArtsXchange of work involved in carrying out a referendum. dent opinon on a variety of issues. Most questions on the referendum come out Referendums function as an opinion poll for Do you support an increase in fees for ArtsXchange? of issues that the SGA wants student feedback on. SGA that is used to decide what stance they will For example, CEAS was instrumental in encour- take on various issues. There is nothing binding in According to the SGA website, this is “a fee of $30 per semester for full- aging SGA to draft a bill banning smoking near this vote, meaning the president and senate could doorways. The SGA decided to leave the issue up potentially decide to ignore student opinion. Just time undergraduate students ($2 per credit hour for graduate and part-time to referendum. Referendum questions can also because the vote is not binding, does not mean it students). In exchange, each student’s campus card would be credited with come out of proposals by other departments that is unimportant. The results of this year’s referen- ArtsXchange money that could be used to gain entry to arts events. the SGA believe students will have strong opinions dum could lead to changes in physical education about. The question asking if students should no requirements, smoking areas, tuition increases, Additionally, the $30/semester ArtsXchange fee would support opportuni- longer be able to use meal plans in the Commons and a more limited meal plan. ties for students to participate in the arts or develop their own artwork” between 11 and 2 came out of a food committee In the past, SGA has adhered very closely to recommendation. Wood Dining Services has the referendum outcomes and used them to pressure final say on the issue, but the SGA can present the administration into following or abandoning Meal Plan Changes them with the referendum results in order to certain paths. For example, last year a referendum Do you support meal plans not being accepted as payment in the attempt to sway their decision. Similarly, if stu- question asked if students supported the cancella- dents vote yes to MaryPIRG and ArtXchange, tion of reading day during finals. An overwhelm- Commons between 11 am and 2 pm? tuition increases will ultimately be decided by the ing majority supported keeping reading day in Board of Regents. Not all referendum questions place. As a result, the Vice President worked with come out of SGA decisions. Constitutional the provost’s office to create a proposal which Smoking Areas amendments are required by the SGA bylaws to would stop professors from scheduling exams on Should smokers be banned from smoking within 50 feet of all doorways on be a referendum issue. They generally are that day. The presence of ArtsXchange in this approved without controversy. Another way to get year’s referendum also comes out of last year’s vote. campus? a referendum on the ballot is to petition. According to President Dom Circincione, its nar- MaryPIRG collected over 500 signatures to get row defeat led to the proposal being changed to fit their referendum on the ballot. student needs. The new proposal offers less MaryPIRG Even though the referendum results are not money, and a longer implementation period. He Do you support an increase of the student activities fee by $2 per binding, they are important in deciding the out- explained that all referendum questions give the comes of issues. They are generally considered to SGA greater insight into student opinion and help semester to fund MaryPIRG? be an accurate representation of student opinion them to make decisions that will best serve the stu- by both the SGA and the administration. dents. The other main change is that the in-house Referendum issues are also a key component PE Requirements elections will be limited to a certain number of of candidate debates. The candidate’s opinion in Should the requirement demanding three Physical Education credits be students to be elected through the in-house referendum issues is most important if they have dropped? process. expressed that they do not plan to abide by the ref- According to SGA President Dom erendum’s outcome when pursuing policy. Since Cirincione, these changes “will help extraordinari- the responses are tabulated at the same time as poll ly in giving students the option of still running for results, there is not much time left in the semester Constitutional Amendment on SGA In-House Elections a position throughout the year, but it will also help for the current SGA to work on referendum issues. Should all house members be elected by popular vote, instead of only need- to maintain continuity in each body without hav- However, they form an important part of SGA ing the support of two organization presidents? ing to constantly “re-teach” new members the policy in the following semester. Referendums innards of SGA.” Greek organizations hope for Majority of executive positions in expansion in 2006 SGA held by fraternity brothers from GREEK, page 1 new groups will start as ‘underground’ fraternities, from FRATS, page 3 pus community. which means they’re basically not bound by any Cirincione said that he was aware of the for UMBC to undertake an intense review process rules.” collection of douchebags running student govern- stereotypes of fraternities as focuses of irresponsi- of Greek life. “We can’t divide human resources Several underground fraternities have existed ment,” Clayton said. ble behavior, but he felt that it was an unfair gen- between counsels and expansion,” he said, adding at UMBC in the past, such as “Pi Kappa Upsilon” Hadfield emphasized the importance of eralization. “I think that me being in this posi- that UMBC has decided to focus only on current (meant to stand for Pi Kappa Underground) interest over other group affiliations. “I don’t care tion and actively involved in a fraternity, show Greek organizations. “formed” in 1994 after the original fraternity Pi if we have all members of the College that that is not true,” Cirincione said. According to the Office of Student Life, there Kappa Phi had their charter revoked. Republicans in the SGA,” he said, “if they’re the The outgoing president also explained that are presently 24 Greek organizations on campus Underground fraternities have no liaison with the ones who are interested.” for him, being a fraternity meant far more than controlled by four Greek councils. Approximately administration, and tend to alienate the students “I’ll take anybody who wants to work for drinking and partying. “It means brotherhood,” 8% of UMBC’s 11,000 undergraduate students from the school community – something decided- students,” he continued. he said. “It means being able to trust and to real- belong to a fraternity or sorority, though UMBC ly against the goal of UMBC. Junior Michael Simms was also unaware of ly find yourself in a group of individuals that real- remains unable to grant licenses for Greek chapter There also remains a danger the review the makeup of the SGA, and also said he was ly make you like and love being at this school.” houses. process will find UMBC unable to support new ambivalent. “I don’t like a small group having “It’s being involved with it,” he said, “which OSL described the coming review process as Greek expansion, meaning the moratorium may that much power, but if they are legitimately get- makes you a better person.” an “intense look at all aspects of Greek life” at remain in effect longer. Those involved in the ting elected, then I can’t argue,” he said. Cirincione also cited Pi Kappa Phi’s positive UMBC. The next year and a half will be focused review process could not comment on the likeli- “Has the SGA accomplished anything?” campus activities, such as bringing an alcohol on meetings between Greek leaders on campus, hood of this until the process nears completion, Simms added. awareness speaker to campus. national chapter representatives and UMBC but the general consensus among all parties Two Senators, Alex Bardakh and Peter Schnitzer agreed that while fraternities have administration, the purpose of which is to better involved seems to be that it is important for Cailloux, are also members of Pi Kappa Phi. a bad reputation, it should not reflect on every determine what human and financial resources are UMBC to continue to grow in all areas. The only Hadfield, Schnitzer, Bardakh and Cailloux member. “There are people in Greek life who required by Greeks on campus. In the spring question is “how?” are all running again in this week’s election. aren’t the most upstanding, and there are people semester of 2006, all parties hope to come to a con- Far from the “Animal House” image many Several more members of Pi Kappa Phi are seek- at the other end, like Dom [Cirincione], who are sensus on the ability of UMBC to support contin- fraternities project, UMBC’s Greek organizations ing seats. James Grant and pledge Raymond the most upstanding people that you’ll meet,” ued Greek growth. Then, they will vote on weath- operate mostly within the law, focusing on involve- Remesch are running for the Senate. Schnitzer said. er to remove the moratorium. ment more than inebriation. This week, Greek Members of other Greek organizations are Hadfield said that part of his plans if he “It’s a good idea that will strengthen the cam- organizations like as Alpha Nu Omega, tradition- seeking various positions. Leonard Salter, vice should be elected is to make it easier for fraterni- pus in the long run,” said Elan Schnitzer, Vice ally black Christian fraternity and sorority (char- presidential candidate running with Robert Jones, ties and sororities to co-sponsor events that would President of the Student Government Association tered in 1999) and Lambda Chi Alpha, UMBCs is a member of Phi Kappa Sigma, and Matthew benefit the entire campus community, but he said and a Pi Kappa Phi pledge. “At the moment, it is oldest fraternity (chartered in 1980) are competing Tam, Christina Stanley’s running mate, is a mem- that he did not think fraternities and sororities more important to support the current chapters, so in the Greek Olympics, a week-long series of events ber of Tau Kappa Epsilon. The SGA House of should receive general student funds, because when UBMC begins accepting new charters we such as planting trees around campus and “penny- Organizations has seats for Greek Life, which are they are exclusive. can support them as well.” wars” expected to raise around $400 dollars for being sought by Dustin Carroll of Lambda Chi Senior Scott Schreiner said that most stu- Recent alumnus Christian Parent, 22, a local charities. Alpha, Jill Welsch of Delta Phi Epsilon and dents probably would not be disturbed by the member of Lambda Chi Alpha who works part- Regardless the outcome, the Office of Crystal Young of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Amanda phenomenon. “I feel that a lot of students don’t time at UMBC, has mixed feelings. “It’s good Student Life stresses the moratorium is not meant Rosenbush of Delta Phi Epsilon is also running really see any impact between [SGA] terms,” he because new fraternities draw from the same pool to discourage or punish current Greek organiza- for the House. said. “So many of them do not really care who as the current fraternities. UMBC is not very pro- tions. In last week’s vice presidential debates, takes office.” Greek, and this makes it easier to recruit. But it’s “We just need a better sense of what we need Schnitzer spoke of members of fraternities and “Except for those running, of course,” he bad because if no new fraternities are allowed, any to do,” Bricklemyer said. sororities as “marginalized” members of the cam- added. 6 News April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER Candidates enter final stretch of SGA presidency race

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Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Face to Face: Candidates David Gill(1), Robert Jones(2), Jordan Hadfield(3), Mike Hunt(4), Eric Jonathan Smith(5), and Christina Stanley(6) met in the UC Ballroom last Wednesday to promote their campaigns and answer questions during the Presidential debate.

from DEBATE, page 1 to] get more state money and that way we can with students at UMBC. “I myself, I am not a other organization events and student pro- lower tuition.” politician,” he said, “I am a student… I want gramming in general… it would be a very ning mate to Nardos Bellette, chose to ask The moderators then provided the group to hear the individual thoughts that UMBC exciting thing to have.” Jordan Hadfield about whether or not he had with questions from the audience. One student has and try to address them the best I can.” As the last question, candidates were been keeping his campaign clean. Hadfield’s asked the candidates if they chose health and Christina Stanley proposed ideas that she and asked how they would address groups of stu- reply was dismissing, as he told the audience safety over convenience when debating the pro- running mate Matt Tam had devised. Among dents clustered together according to race. As a that, “I’m concerned about what’s best for stu- posed 20-foot smoking ban. Christina Stanley these ideas were dining hall carryout, moving peer in the cultural center, Mike Hunt said dents, that’s it.” He continued to say, “My cam- noted that, “gum isn’t sold at UMBC because it the bookstore to the UC, and putting the that, “the cultural atmosphere of this campus is paign has shown no negativity… We should be can dirty the campus… so can cigarette butts Retriever and WMBC offices in the very dear to my heart.” He continued to say promoting what’s best for students; we should being thrown everywhere.” She continued to Commons, to give students better access to that he hopes to see the SGA President and be fighting and having our campaigns focused say that, “I don’t think we should ban smoking; these resources. “The Commons should be our Vice President stop in on cultural clubs and on what’s best for students…” In his rebuttal, that is a personal choice that everyone has a space; it should be student space,” she said. organizations, so that “you won’t just see them Hunt emphasized the importance of being pos- right to.” Robert Jones pointedly said that, Mike Hunt focused on engaging fresh- when it’s time for election time.” Jordan itive during the election. “This is not just about “While I support the ban, I can’t in good con- man students, emphasizing that, “bringing in Hadfield urged cultural involvement in SGA. the campaign, this is also about what’s happen- science enforce something that the majority of freshman to this university and getting them “Those seats will not be filled next year; I know ing in the SGA now, what’s happened in the the students on this campus don’t want. So, involved is very vital to the continued growth the cultural groups have had problems getting past and also where we’re going, and that is while we have the referendum in place, the stu- of SGA.” Robert Jones proposed having representation for SGA,” he said, “this needs to something that we have to still combat,” he dents will ultimately decide and I’ll enforce “biweekly townhall-style meetings,” where stu- change. This is an issue that goes beyond the said. that.” dents could voice suggestions and concerns to election and beyond our campaigns.” David Gill confronted tuition issues, stat- Another student asked the candidates the SGA. David Gill mentioned his involve- The election is continuing through ing that “I think it’s fairly clear that the recent what specific plans they had to improve ment with SGA in improving UMBC’s chan- Wednesday, April 27. Students can vote by tuition has been going up in the past few UMBC. Eric Jonathan Smith was the first to nel 3. “There’s so much more we could do with logging in to blackboard through years… the easiest way to solve the problem [is respond, focusing on face-to-face interaction that,” he said, “we could have sports events, MyUMBC. THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 News 7 8 News April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER SGA Presidential Candidate Interviews

how to vote and when. It’s the kind of thing where idea, but it comes down to what kind of groups are what they want, and it’s really up to them whether I want to pull in people that have never voted going to use it and what kind aren’t. or not they want to cooperate with the student before or who otherwise hadn’t planned on voting. body. It’s the kind of thing where we need to hon- I want to see a larger turnout, because it’s ulti- What types of things would you do estly open up new discussions into whether or not mately going to mean more power to the SGA after to get a student voice, to be responsive they should be able to keep doing that. In doing the elections. to the student population? so, we pretty much rely on their good will for serv- ing us the kind of meals we want at the prices we In campaigning, a lot of candidates It’s about communication; communication want. have been going to student groups. It through the Retriever, through WMBC, by building a seems that most candidates are promis- UMBC TV station, so we can showcase the work of You mentioned the possibility of dis- ing any group the money they need. Do the SGA and add new student content. We can cussing underground parking, do you you think it is possible to provide every have weekly or bi-weekly town hall meetings with think that that is a realistic proposal? student group with all the funding they students so they can come out and voice their need? opinions. It’s about getting SGA representatives If the administration isn’t willing to do things out there talking to students on a regular basis like add extra levels to the parking garage behind There are groups out there that aren’t using and saying “what do you want to see from us?” the library, it’s really got to be something they all of their funding. Increasing the funding to these should be willing to discuss. If they’re not willing to groups really isn’t a big deal. I’ve spoken to groups In your time here at UMBC, what is build up, it has to be the situation where we can that generally don’t want more funding because one of the biggest problems that has discuss the prospect of building underground park- they don’t use the funding that they’ve got and by gone unaddressed, and how would you ing. contrast, I’ve spoken to groups like Habitat that seek to remedy that? will put every single penny you give them to good If you could say one thing to the Robert Jones use. It’s the kind of thing where promising money A lot of people say apathy, but honestly, campus community on Tuesday, what is one thing: there are unspent activity fees, there I don’t think that’s a specific switch problem to would it be? What is the focus of your campaign is funding that can be restructured. The money is UMBC. And I don’t think it’s a problem that UMBC in general? What is the message you’re there. It’s a question of who’s willing to use it and would have if we weren’t mostly a commuter Go out and vote. Even it if it’s not for me, go trying to get out there? how it can be put to use. We have a budgeting school until this past year. What I think is the out and vote. The SGA ultimately is the represen- structure in place already, so I think promising the biggest problem is the monopoly that Sodexho is tative of the student body when it comes to deal- Well, to be honest, the biggest part of my money, which certainly sounds good, isn’t always allowed to maintain on food services. Ever since ing with the Administration. The more students message is telling people how to vote. That’s why something that can be done with the kind of struc- the Chik-Fil-A left campus, it’s been a situation that come out and vote, the louder that voice is a third of my flyers are taken up with telling people ture for the budget allocation. I think it’s a good where Sodexho can charge what they want, serve going to be.

The focus of my campaign is practical financing below are for faculty and staff, and it gets frustrating for and addressing big issues like tuition, parking, food Food services I think we can make improvements students, such as myself, that walk by. You see most services, and also promoting student activities. on in a number of places. There have been some of the garage is empty, you park real far away, you park efforts to start up student-run cafes. There’s the in the Walker Avenue parking lot sometimes and you [On Tuition:] retriever lounge, which is on the 2nd floor of the UC. walk past this half filled garage, that’s were I basically And there’s the possibility of starting up a café in think they ought to reassess how the parking spaces With the tuition, tuition has gone up a lot in the what’s called the Harbor Hall café right now, which is are allocated. last couple of years, and the number one reason for really just an empty space in Harbor Hall. I’d like to see that is that the state government has cut money for those happen, the café in the UC and the Retriever [On Student Activies Funds:] UMBC. UMBC currently is one of the most expensive Lounge have already started but I’d like to see that public universities in the nation. The solution is to get expand and in Harbor Hall I’d like to see the café come With the student activities, the student govern- more state money. I really think that students, if they to fruition and thrive. Kosher food is another issue. ment funds a lot of the student organizations on cam- are organized, can have an impact. As student govern- Student government could sponsor some events with pus. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are given each ment president I want to lead that charge for UMBC to kosher food, I think that’d be a positive thing. Just in year to fund various student activities and I want to get more money from the state. We got a $43 million general, it’d be responsive to student concerns about make it as easy and painless as possible to request funding increase, “we” as in the university system of food and what to address to have a good working rela- money for events and other organizations’ needs. Maryland, that’s in the budget for next year, as well as tionship with Oscar Berninger, who’s the general man- $15.5 million dollar increase for financial aid. And ager of Sodexho. [On the UMBC Website:] then additionally, there’s $.5 million in the state capital budget which will go to the university so they can make [On Parking:] Another thing, and this isn’t the project in mind a design plan for a new fine arts building, that’ll take a but it’s something that I think is a process in develop- David Gill number of years to come to fruition but I think it’s a With the parking, I think the university ought to ment that’s being worked on, is a student portal web- good sign to see. I think I have a unique amount of reassess the assignments of parking spaces, what site that would have information about what’s going on This year, at least, campaigning, there knowledge as well as having earned the respect of a spaces are for students, faculty, staff, and what spaces on campus and links to different academic information seems to be a lot of time and a lot of ener- number of officials. I worked for the governor’s budget are metered. I think that some of the spaces that are and whatnot. We do have that to a certain extent online gy devoted to it. What would you say is the secretary, I know a bunch of legislators, university offi- either metered or allocated for faculty or staff would right now, but the goal is to put that information that focus of your campaign? How much money cials and what not. So I’m in a unique place to have make sense to allocate for students or just anyone students need in a more accessible, centralized, and has been spent? What have you been trying an impact on tuition and to rally students around this with a UMBC permit, especially around the Library attractive format. That’s a positive development and I to do? What kind of message are you get- issue. garage, that sort of area. Most of the library garage for support the efforts of others. It’s not something I ting out there? several levels isn’t for students. There’s part for stu- spearheaded but it’s an effort that I think would be a [On Food Services:] dent permits and part of it’s metered, a couple levels good thing to have, and that I support.

have these talks with administration; a soon-to-be I think it is, definitely. A lot of the offices on administrators, honestly I haven’t met Hrabowski. grad student was just airing some complaints and campus, if I talk to them, they are really annoyed I’ve run into him and he says hi but I’ve never actu- one of the complaints he had was that the bookstore about moving around just as much as students are. ally met him or anything like that. I continually meet is underused. I did some research on it and I found Their offices are constantly being changed, you new people every day. But I don’t really think that’s a that before I came here the bookstore used to be in know, over the summer they might be in problem as much, it’s really more how you present the UC. It really just makes a lot of sense to have Administrative and then they are in the UC for a little yourself. So if I became President that’d be one of that resource there where it’s not taking up space. I bit and then they are in another building. I think that the first business things you have to do. Just go know students hardly ever use that. The majority they would be able to relate to the students con- around and meet everybody and give off a good vibe use it twice a year to get books or sell back books. cerns more than some other issues where, you for SGA. The trend is sort of moving toward the internet any- know, administrators don’t really care about the food way, since it’s cheaper. So why not just have the com- on campus because they don’t have to eat it. It’s What groups or organizations on cam- mons have all the things: like have the Retriever, hard for them to relate and turn an ear to what we pus do you feel are underrepresented? WMBC SGA and SEB [in the Commons]. Why not have to say. But on this issue I think that they would have all those things in one building? So students understand our concerns. Hmmm. That’s hard, there are so many. As far can get their food, pick up a newspaper, talk to peo- as groups of people, not student groups, com- ple and so everything they need is in one central What type of relationship do you have muters. They’re underrepresented in practically location. And I think it’s what the commons was paid with campus officials? How would you everything we do. Transfer students also. As far as for; that was the vision of it, but it just got too admin- work with members of campus administra- student groups I think that a lot of the minor cultur- istrative somewhere along the line and I think that tion to effectively represent the students al and religious groups could be a lot more active it’s important that we get that that in all the five and as SGA President. and pronounced but they aren’t. I think a lot of the ten year plans they have. If we don’t start it now it’s cultural organizations have such a huge amount of never going to happen... I know the women’s center I think I have a lot of the grass roots of a lot of people that a lot of them are really good, BSU, and Christina Stanley is there, which I think is good to have in that location, really good relationships. Mainly with the office of SASA and CASA all these organizations they have a they’re actually thinking of moving that too. All the student life because of our advisor and working with large member base but all the sub groups within Can you explain your idea of moving student resources should be in one location. another group, First Year Council, that I just made a there, there’s about 100 cultural groups. Students student media into the commons? lot of connections. And the Office of Admissions. know about seven of them if you ask them. I think Do you think that’s something the Which can be a really useful tool, they’re really under- it’s about finding out about all the other groups, Sure. It’s actually an idea that I thought of only SGA can successfully influence? used, I think generally for students that have already that’s important also. two weeks ago, which is kind of embarrassing. They been accepted, they’re really good. As far as upper THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 News 9

know who I am. So that was mainly to get my name be. The traditional view of college is that fraternities out. I started Monday at 9am, until today at around a Yes, it would be cookie socialism. and sororities are like the wild bunch, they get events quarter to two. I didn’t feel very good at all. I went to really happening on campus. Of course, a lot of it has class, all I drank was water. I had some vitamins. But Do you have any experience or skills to do with the fact that there are no houses on cam- that’s it. Classes were pretty hard because not only that would make you more qualified than pus, due to the brothel law. That’s right, isn’t it? If could I not concentrate, I was about to faint. Have you any of the other candidates? more than four women are in a house it’s considered seen my flyers? They have a short comic on them, it’s a brothel. I would really like to see that law repealed. me and Colles saying really preachy things like “Come That was the purpose of the hunger strike, to on, Colles, let’s go make UMBC a better place!” Then show that I’m willing to go to any length to get things How much money have you spent on all of a sudden this Coneman, who represents all of done for UMBC. Who cares if someone took some your campaign? UMBC’s problems shows up and we fight. political science classes or served in the government if they didn’t do anything? I’m an English major, I’m a Honestly, I’d say less than fifty dollars. The You have on your website “Fighting student, not a politician. By that I’m trying to be more hunger strike didn’t cost me anything. corruption in the SGA.” Do you actually creative than the other candidates. Like, you men- believe that? tioned my website. It’s not another simple, bland web- How did you get involved with the stu- site. I wanted it to be more exciting because that dents here during your campaign? I see an SGA that’s not visible to students, or an reflects who I am. First, I think of my platform as get- SGA whose officers just sit around all day and eat ting out there with people, getting out there and see- I really did wait to announce to people that I was cookies. It’s not very effective. They should be out ing what they have to say, seeing what the problems running until the 28th of March. I think that that there with the students, they themselves are stu- are that really affect students. week, we went out as the Kool-Aid Man and Mr. dents. They take those cookies out of the student Peanut. I think that was a wakeup call to the other budget. I was sitting in David Hoffman’s office, in the So you think next year you’ll have candidates, saying that I’m going to do a lot during Eric Jonathan Smith Office of Student Life, and an unnamed person, I won’t ideas? this campaign. say his name, came in with a tray of cookies, and I thought “these cookies are only for the people in the Yeah, of course. If a lot of students complain If there’s one thing you could say to You’ve spent this week on a hunger SGA, and that’s not fair. If they’re having cookies, they about topic X, it’d be great to start something address- students picking up the paper who strike. Do you think people take your cam- should be for all the students.” It’s all about cookies, ing topic X. I’m not going to make any promises about haven’t voted yet, what would it be? paign seriously? essentially. We’re not going to have selected groups starting things if it’s not needed. It’s a waste of money. that can only eat cookies, everyone’s going to have My platform is to change how the SGA appears Whether they took it seriously or not doesn’t cookies. What do you think about Greek life on and acts. I reiterate: I am a student, not a politician, matter. The hunger strike was a publicity stunt to get campus? which means I understand the troubles of UMBC, my name out there, because I have not served in any So your platform, you could say, would and I’m willing to go to any length to see them kind of office before or done anything, people don’t be cookies for all? It’s not as much of a part of UMBC as it should solved.

over the summer. The problem was, I wasn’t a stu- cation and we took care of it from there. It was a lot sented also because greek life always gets this bad dent here yet at UMBC. I was enrolled, but I hadn’t different from this year’s election, where I don’t think stigma from movies like Animal House and Old taken any courses and you need 13 credits to be on there’s been miscommunications but just slander- School. So, they’re always getting the guidelines the executive cabinet. So I waited two months, and ing; we’ve dealt with some issues with some people. handed down to them, saying “this is what’s going to 30 lbs and hours of Halo later, I decided to get Last year, there was an issue that was dealt with and happen.” Myself, Dom and Elan have stepped up involved with SGA. Later, in October of that semes- everyone was fine because it wasn’t something that and said that we want to be brought to the table… ter, I helped with three other guys to create Mama’s was negative campaigning whatsoever, it was just a We want the voice of greek life to be heard.” The rea- Boys. Then later on in that second semester we cre- miscommunication of where candidates stood on son we started the First Year Council was because ated the First Year Council with nine other students, certain issues. administration came to first year students and said and then I became a brother of Pi Kappa Phi. So “there’s a problem with retention, do you have any before anything, I was working to better the lives of Elan had mentioned in the Vice ideas?” And from there, we could agree on a system students, and before anything, that’s what I’m here Presidential debate that Greek life was an that works. Instead of saying “here’s what you’re for. So if I have to give up commitments with other underrepresented group here on campus. gonna do,” students are going to be a lot more dis- groups, I’ve already talked with the organizations. I What are your thoughts on Greek life here agreeable with that, and you’re going to be a lot more feel confident enough that those people are ready at UMBC? unhappy. and prepared to take over and do what they have to do to keep these organizations afloat. I will give up The way that Greek life is structured doesn’t There have been rumors that one of anything to have this job, because I think it’s impor- allow a lot of unification in the entire Greek life sys- your campaign members accessed the tant to have a voice that can represent students and tem. Different from organizations, especially cultural Freedom Alliance records looking for a voice that actually cares what students are doing. organizations where you see events like Halloween another candidate’s sexual orientation. That’s what I’m here for and that’s what I’m going to Bash or Club Cupid, where they come united on How would you respond to that? do. front, Greek life has a problem. In each individual fra- Jordan Hadfield ternity or sorority you’re supposed to have loyalty or I don’t know. I am completely unaware. I’m Is it true that you were reprimanded a companionship or a brotherhood or sisterhood in aware of an incident that was accused of my cam- You have a lot of commitments, like last year as Dom’s campaign manager? that certain group. I think they’re underrepresented paign through Freedom Alliance, but that is new infor- Mama’s Boys and Pi Kappa Phi. How will there because they don’t have that united voice. mation to me. We did have a meeting with Freedom you make time to dedicate yourself to the I was never reprimanded. There was no elec- They’ve struggled in years past to have representa- Alliance the other week to clear up any miscommuni- SGA Presidency? tion board violation or anything like that, just a mis- tion in the House of Organizations with the SGA. I cations that there were, and we did. And everything’s communication. There was an issue with the think that’s one of the issues, getting people to rep- fine now. They know that our campaign has done From the beginning, when I first came to this plus/minus grading and where people stood on ref- resent them on a consistent basis. Also, with the nothing; we’re not trying to endanger anyone. We school in Fall of 2003, the first thing I actually got erendum questions. One of the candidates had con- individual councils (IFC, PHA, NPHC,) getting repre- respect GLBTA students and we want to make sure involved with before anything was SGA. I was tacted me, we had a meeting and we discussed what sentation on those boards, not only for just the greek that their rights are protected just like anyone else’s. appointed as the director of governmental relations we went over, and realized that it was miscommuni- life system but for SGA. I think they’re underrepre-

strategy with that? have gone to, but I want people to not just see me during election time. That’s something that I pride Some other students like Jordan I think it’s important to hear the voice of the myself on, and it’s a part of my campaign, is that I Hadfield and Eric Smith have put up web- students, and for me to try to have more of a per- want you to support me because you know of my sites, but you seem to be out in the stu- sonal connection with people. Financially, I don’t character, you know of my integrity, you know the dent community more. Do you have a have the money to do a big all-out campaign. It’s work that I’ve done, not if I’ve been coming to your website? been great that there’s actually been some people meetings or events or things of that sort. We’ve that have donated stuff, so things have been work- been going to several places, these last few weeks No, I have a website. Our website is not as ing out very well, and I really thank God for that. have been crazy with hitting events to let people elaborate as some of the others, it’s detailed, but But, mainly, using people to get the word of mouth know that we’re running, but most importantly I find we want our agenda to come from the students. out and I feel that it’s more important for people to that I just don’t want to be that election day politi- When I decided to run, a lot of the areas that I’m know that I’m running and once I tell people I’m cian, and I don’t like to consider myself a politician, working on, especially commuters and looking at running they say “oh, you’ve got my support,” but because I want people, like for instance when I international students’ affairs, how we can be with most importantly it’s going to be those three days went to the Asian to work with the Asian students, students are things that I’ve gotten from people that are coming up and you’ll see us a lot and I didn’t go there in particular to campaign, I went that I’ve actually talked to, students that I’ve sat hopefully hear more from us and things of that there to support them and I ended up serving and down and talked to. I work at the cultural center, so sort, because we really want people to get out and helping them, just because that’s in my nature, to I have a lot of students coming in and out of that, vote and that’s going to be the most important help those who help me, and they’ve been a sup- and I have a lot of conversations there. It’s not just thing, is those three days and making sure that port to me in the past. It’s not about just going about the food services or all these major ones people actually vote. because of election time, it’s about going because that these people are using to try to get tuition and I enjoy it. That’s the reason I went to a lot the other all, that’s not what I’m about. We may not be able Michael Hunt It seems that some candidates have events, because it’s something that I wanted to do, to reach each student, but I believe that story met with a lot of the campus groups. and people then told people that I was running and where you have the kid with all the seashells and Have you guys focused on that at all in we got conversations going at these different he just picked up one and threw it into the ocean It seems your campaign is somewhat your campaign? events. I’m not going to these events and meeting and said “well, that’s made the difference.” So low-key relative to some of the others. just because I want people to vote for me, I really that’s what I’m about, is making that difference What do you envision as your overall Yes, there have been several groups that we want them to know that I care in general. with just one.

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There’s a new Pope!13 D Labor in America Opinion 13 E Vote Yes on MaryPIRG Letters Editor With this week’s SGA elections, the long period of campaigning is final- to the ly winding down. One campaign that saw a great deal of attention, both in the Retriever and on campus, was MaryPIRG, the advocacy group that a Letters to the editor can be sent to [email protected] or delivered to UC 214, c/o Letters to handful of students and organizers sought to bring to UMBC. the Editor. Letters must be received by 12 p.m. on Thursday and must be typed or written legibly and As you may have noticed, creation of a MaryPIRG chapter remained on include the author’s name and telephone number. Letters to the Editor cannot exceed 400 words. the ballot as a referendum issue, which you can vote for on Blackboard. Despite a great deal of criticism and accusation from vocal members of the campus community, creation of a MaryPIRG chapter, or at least support shown through a referendum, would do a great deal of service to the campus as a whole. Many have pointed to the proposed costs of such an organization, sug- Dear Editor, gesting it’s a waste of money without clear benefits. While they have asked This is in response to last issue’s Taurus Horoscope: It is not appropriate to make jokes about some- for $32,000 per year, this amount of money is certainly not unheard of in the thing that you can anticipate your audience being negatively affected. 1 in 3 women are victims of sexual violence realm of student funding. at some point in her life. 30% of sexual assault happens between the ages of 18 and 24. This age group is your The National Society of Black Engineers has asked for $36,000. The primary audience. These women and men are your readers. They should be able to read about campus events and Caribbean American Student Organization, the Pan-Hellenic Association, news without having a traumatic experience in their past or present exploited in this revolting way. As you know the Chess Club, Model United Nations, WMBC, College Republicans, and this month (April) is Sexual Assault Awareness Month therefore this “joke” seems especially upsetting because all Habitat for Humanity have all asked for at least $20,000. The College over the country women and men are getting together to fight sexual violence. We should be empowering each Republicans, in fact, have asked for more money than MaryPIRG. other to deal with harassment and sexual assault in a safe and sensitive manner, instead of treating each other cal- What do all of these organizations have in common? They are open to lously. (All statistics can be found at rainn.org) all students on campus, but participation comes from a small group of dedi- cated students. At the same time, they are all worthwhile organizations that p.s. 1 in 4 men on this campus think that there are circumstances where rape is acceptable. (UHS survey) Does should be supported by student fees. MaryPIRG falls clearly into this group, the UMBC Retriever want to perpetuate the environment that we already have that supports rapists and degrades particularly considering that their platform is determined by student interest. the victims? College Park’s SGA president Tim Daly and others have lauded their chapter, primarily for work they have done that directly benefited students. Harriet Smith MaryPIRG’s work for Maryland students has protected students at College park against abusive landlords and helped restore money for student aid. Beyond these activities, the group has worked towards similar ends as many other campus-based service groups. The same individuals that would condemn MaryPIRG for also working on off campus issues quickly forget groups like Oxfam and Habitat for Humanity that involve UMBC students in the surrounding world. MaryPIRG’s goals at UMBC have been clearly laid out, and their track record at College Park shows that it can be a very effective advocate for stu- dents’ interests. Bringing a chapter to UMBC would not only be beneficial to the students involved, it would be beneficial to the campus as a whole.

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THE RETRIEVER STAFF That time of year is yet again upon us. Students have already started UMBC’s Student Newspaper skipping class on account of warm weather. Seniors are beginning to dread The Retriever staff editorials Editor in Chief...... Douglas L. Miller the real world. And Quadmania is right around the corner. reflect the views of the editorial Quadmania is arguably the biggest social event of the year, oftentimes Managing Editor ...... Joe Howley board; signed columns and regarded as somewhat of a campus-wide party. Though many students see Business Manager...... Oliver Baranczyk advertisements represent the this as an excuse to consume a large amount of alcohol and forget the aca- Advertising Manager ...... Eric Gernat opinions of the individual writ- demic pressures of college, it is not an excuse to act irresponsibly. News Editor ...... Brandy Keller ers and advertisers, respectively, Students who do want to drink should keep in mind that many students Assistant News Editor...... Brian Arnold and do not necessarily reflect are not participating in Quadmania as a whole and a large number of those Opinion Editor ...... Ian Bukowski those of the Retriever or the that do participate choose not to drink. Features Co-Editor ...... Amy Segreti University of Maryland Even if you are legally old enough to drink, public drunkenness is still Features C0-Editor ...... Sarah Pevner Baltimore County. against the law. If you don’t live on campus, find a designated driver or a Features Music Assistant ...... Noah Albro Letters to the Editor are place to stay. Keep in mind that all laws and applicable policies are still in Sports Editor ...... Kim DeBarge printed verbatim, although the place and virtually every Police Officer and Resident Assistant will be on Assistant Sports Editor ...... Dave Iden editors reserve the right to edit alert. Photography Editor ...... Anita Field any letter deemed lengthy, repet- Have fun and enjoy Quadmania, but above all, simply respect those Assistant Photography Editor ...... Stephanie Potter itive, libelous or otherwise in around you and let them enjoy the activities as well. Production Manager...... Christian Brown need of revision. The editors fur- Production Assistant ...... Ian Oland ther reserve the right not to Production Assistant ...... Julija Slavikas print any letter for any reason. Production Assistant ...... Oluwagbenga Ajakaye Letters to the Editor must be Production Assistant...... Kaidye Cygnus Hansen typed or written legibly and SGA Elections are this week! Copy Editor...... Steve Wiley include the author’s name and Monday - Wednesday Copy Editor...... Amber Sampson telephone number. Letters must Copy Editor...... Colin McGuigan be received by 12 p.m. on Copy Editor...... Rossi Irobalieva Thursday and may not exceed Copy Editor...... Justin Peeples 400 words. Check out the coverage in this Issue Illustrator...... Christina Ralls The Retriever publishes Technology Manager...... Rick Carback weekly on Tuesdays during the and go vote. regular school year. Editors can Assistant Technology Manager ...... Paul Swenson be reached at (410) 455-1260 Webmaster ...... Alice Rhodes during normal business hours or Circulation Manager...... Matt Stockslager at University Center 214; 1000 Vote on Mainstreet in the Assistant Circulation Manager ...... Roy Richardson Hilltop Circle; UMBC; Faculty Adviser Commons or through ...... Christopher Corbett Baltimore, MD 21250. The Administrative Adviser ...... Dr. Patty Perillo Retriever is an equal opportunity Blackboard on myUMBC. Layout Design Concept...... Brandon Gilbertson employer. Check us out online: trw.umbc.edu THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 11 Opinion New dietary guidelines: 12 times the fun, or the confusion

IAN BUKOWSKI recommendations from the USDA’s Dietary tour explains, “The bands are much wider at recommendations or that misunderstanding Retriever Editorial Staff Guidelines for America 2005 released earlier the base to remind us to eat mostly foods with- the unified pyramid has led to obesity. this year with the pyramid we’ve come to out solid fats and added sugar.” The added Arguably, most people were aware of the rec- Anyone who thought that the well-known know and love (or at least recognize). These caveats for each category decorate the general ommendations, but simply did not adhere to daily food pyramid didn’t effectively educate recommendations include an even greater pyramid model as well as borders and subsec- them. A revamped dodecahedron of dietary Americans on their recommended diet is now emphasis on avoiding junk food, varying tions throughout the website. If this sounds concern does very little to increase awareness; in luck. The United States Department of vegetables, and eating whole gains for carbo- confusing to you, that’s because it is. people who will end up relying on this to Agriculture has recently unveiled a new guide hydrates. The largest problem isn’t even the number determine their daily intake likely already that features 12 different food pyramids rather If the last model did not convince peo- of pyramids; it’s the presentation. Effectively, relied on the last version. than a single, simple pyramid. In a stroke of ple that they should eat fruits and vegetables an individual must actively look up the infor- The project isn’t all bad; providing pure brilliance, it was decided that if people or that candy bars are not a health food, it mation to determine the daily recommenda- detailed dietary information amounts to an can simply ignore one pyramid, there’s no way seems unlikely that 12 more-focused ver- tions, whereas the former version was virtually improvement. The presentation, however, that 12 would slip past them. Personally, just sions can achieve this end. The information self-explanatory and could be easily placed on leaves much to be desired. thinking about it makes me feel healthier. provided here is not new; it’s been largely cereal boxes, health-room walls, and refrigera- This pyramid has cost taxpayers $2.5 Since the debut of the original pyramid available and referenced in most discussions tors everywhere. Without logging on to the million dollars, but does not yet have a guide in 1992, the incidence of obesity has of how to interpret the last guide and has website or viewing a complicated combination budget for promotion. The biggest short- consistently increased, despite the govern- been a hallmark of most findings on healthy of guides, the information is even more vague coming of the last pyramid was an inability ment’s attempts to encourage appropriate diets. than having a one-size fits all guide. Instead of to influence people’s behavior. Given the eating. In an effort to reach out, MyPyramid This attempt, however, seems to inspire a handy reference, the USDA has replaced this inconvenience and complicated nature of the is designed to be more accessible to all more confusion than anything else. icon with what amounts to an abbreviated ver- new revision, this one seems likely to follow Americans rather than a simplified version MyPyramid’s website offers a “Tour of sion of their 80-page report. suit. for an average person. MyPyramid.” This is particularly relevant, due Failures of the familiar, if often ignored, Dietary advice offered here is hardly rev- to the fact that you would need a tour to figure three-sided dietary model have not been Ian Bukowski is the Opinion Editor for the olutionary; these 12 new pyramids and the out the street-sign-rainbow-striped-triangle accounted for in the new plan either. It isn’t the Retriever. He can be reached for comment at accompanying text attempt to combine the that is now our recommended daily diet. The case that people simply do not understand the [email protected].

Quotes from the Quad photos by Matt Stockslager What goes on inside the Hillcrest building?

Abby Cocke, 21 Femi, 21 Junior, Environmental Sciences Senior,Information Systems “Genetic experiments to create “Where is Hillcrest?” a more advanced breed of stu- dent.” Bob, 24 Senior, Economics “Some loser from the SGA could try to take a date there.”

Kalok Hong, 19 Freshman, Pre-Pharmaceutical “What the heck is the Hillcrest building?”

Julia McAlee, 19, Freshman,Visual Arts “Wild and decadent group sex.” 12 Opinion April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER

www.umbc.edu/studentvote April 25 to 27 72 Hours to Vote THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 Opinion 13 Point Counterpoint The Catholic Church is not a political party Benedict XVI: Silencing dissent on doctrine AMBER SAMPSON Of course, the other concern about JOE HOWLEY While abortion is a difficult issue for every- Retriever Staff Writer Benedict’s election is the impact on those Retriever Editorial Staff one, punishing a nun for social work is outside of the Catholic community. There ridiculous; as for homosexuality, for the My assignment for this article was to have been a lot of references to Ratzinger’s The selection of Cardinal Ratzinger as the Church to continue to condemn its own address the disappointed hopes of some who claims that there is no salvation outside of new Pope Benedict XVI, far from promising laity in this way is unconscionable. wished for the election of a pope who wasn’t the Catholic Church. The concern that the modernization and open-mindedness the But religious “foreign relations” are also “uber conservative.” This is a popular senti- Benedict’s election is some sort of reversion Catholic Church so desperately needs, will a tender topic. Tissa Balasuriya, a Sri ment which has been widely covered, but the to pigheaded exclusivity, however, is instead crush the hopes of those looking for Lankan priest who argued for the Church to terminology is a little inaccurate. unfounded. change from one of the most powerful reli- recognize the legitimacy of other faiths, was It is true that Cardinal Ratzinger held Dominus Iesus, if properly understood, gious organizations in the world. excommunicated after refusing to sign a the position of a defender of orthodoxy— was in line with the professions of the The Catholic Church faces an increasing “profession of faith” that specifically reiterat- but orthodoxy is not equivalent to conser- Second Vatican Council and statements of number of issues in the modern world that will ed the Church’s opposition to the ordination vatism. It is clear that Pope Benedict XVI John Paul’s pontificate—affirming the right not go away. Many center around sexuality – of women. Father Jacques Dupuis was for- intends to carry on the legacy of the late to conscience, the universality of the love of celibacy requirements for clergy, sexual abuse mally rebuked for teaching that “God is at John Paul II, another defender of orthodoxy God, and the possibility that even those who by clergy, ordination of women, homosexuali- work in other religions.” At a time when vio- who was tagged as a conservative. It should do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as savior or ty, HIV/AIDS – while others will determine lent conflicts are being polarized on doctri- be remembered, however, that John Paul was the graces of the Church can take part in the how the Church interacts with other major nal lines, it does no one any good for the passionate about workers’ rights, supported salvation they offer. faiths. oldest organization operating in the legacy of third world debt relief, adamantly opposed John Paul II made revolutionary steps The Church seems to cling to its tradi- history’s greatest peacemaker to retain this the war in Iraq, and constantly questioned toward interfaith dialogue and mutual tional positions: that homosexuality is harm- spiritually xenophobic attitude. the moral merits of capitalism. respect, within and without the Christian ful, that abstinence is the best approach to However, the most disturbing trend by Those things don’t count for much, community, that Benedict has been clear combating HIV, that sex abuse is an internal far is the censure of clergy and others who though, because the silent phrase that fol- about continuing. But the pope’s efforts for matter and, perhaps most disturbingly, that it simply question doctrinal details and organi- lows the label “conservative,” as far as unity and respect will certainly be unfruitful offers the only true religious path. zational aspects of the Church. Theologian Catholicism is concerned, is “on sex and if we insist on divisive labels. In his time in charge of enforcing ortho- Hans Küng’s license to teach Catholic theol- gender issues.” My sense is that that’s what doxy for the Church, former Cardinal ogy was revoked for questioning the infalli- people really mean when they call Benedict Amber Sampson is a staff writer for the Ratzinger came down hard on a number of bility of the pope, while Leonardo Boff conservative. Retriever. She can be reached for comment at clergy members who failed to finish all their ended up leaving the priesthood following a But discussing the positions that [email protected]. doctrinal Kool-Aid. An article in this week- conflict over writings questioning the Benedict holds in political terms (conserva- end’s New York Church’s use of its power and whether “a tive or liberal) instead of religious terms Times discussed a centralized, hierarchical church was what (orthodox or unorthodox), treats the pope as number of clergy Jesus intended.” primarily a politician. John Paul II was a who were cen- Ratzinger’s job was to enforce orthodoxy, world figure, and the Church has long sured under his which required a fine attention to detail, and taught that government policy should be authority. certainly he may take an entirely different atti- informed by a moral and religious con- Issues in sexu- tude as Benedict XVI. But his legacy remains science—but the pope is, first, and foremost, ality are apparent, one of quashing dissent. The Catholic Church the figurehead of a global Christian commu- with two nuns is an organization whose representatives have nity. He is affectionately called “the Holy having been cen- famously found themselves in positions of Father” by Catholics worldwide. His posi- sured: Mary Agnes social dissent against injustice, opposing, how- tion is best viewed, to use a biblical Mansour for head- ever unpopularly, war and the death penalty, metaphor, as shepherd of a flock, not as leg- ing the Michigan among other issues. islator or governor. Department of Indeed, it was Fathers Philip and Daniel It isn’t as though the teachings of Social Services, Berrigan who led our own local Catonsville Catholic orthodoxy regarding, for example, which among Nine. For the religion that produced these artificial contraception, are political man- other things fund- and others social crusaders to flaunt an atti- dates. If that were the case, maybe more ed abortions for tude of quashing dissent internally will make Catholics would follow them. They are poor women, and it few friends outside its own bounds and teachings that the Church holds to be in line Jeannine Gramick will serve only to isolate it in an increasingly with the will of God and best for human for attempting to isolated world. flourishing—a goal that is clear if one reads reconcile homo- [AP Photo] any of John Paul’s many writings on the His New Holiness: Pope Benedict XVI waves to greet the crowds. He was formally sexuas with a Joe Howley is not in any way Catholic, but topic. The requirements of orthodoxy are installed as Pope at a Mass last Sunday outside of St. Peter’s Basillica and now church that he is an Ancient Studies major and also believes calls on the Catholic faithful to embrace the officially serves as the leader of the Catholic Church. declares their very in being really nice to people. He can be reached will of God for their lives. identity a sin. for comment at [email protected]. Labor Unions in contemporary America: Down but not out

EPHRAIM HAREL Stern, the abrasive and daring leader of the workers in the service industries. Every store, Despite the vicious resistance of Retriever Staff Writer Service Employee’s International Union. office, and burger joint in this country must be employers to unionizing, organizing is not Stern has demanded that the American the frontline in the battle for workers’ hearts. only vital to the growth of unions but is Labor unions in the 1950’s represent- Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Corporations will try to crush these efforts by imperative to their very survival. If unions ed 35% of all American workers. In other Organizations (AFL-CIO), the central fed- intimidating their employees and firing work- do not wish to be some oddity studied in words, 35% of workers had a passionate eration to which most unions belong, dis- ers who demonstrate interest in unions, and political science textbooks, unionists must be advocate who grappled with employers gorge half its budget for organizing pur- most of the time any union drive will fail sent to every American workplace. Sad to over wage increases, health benefits, and poses and oversee the consolidation of the because workers fear for their jobs. Such anti- say, not only is the future of American working conditions. If management decid- smaller unions into larger unions with union activity is illegal, but companies do it unions at stake but also the viability of ed to skimp on wages to boost corporate more clout. anyway because they know the stakes. American progressivism. Political discourse profits, those executives would have to If the AFL-CIO refuses Stern’s The goals of employers is to offer the in this nation centers on social issues such as answer for their avarice to an indignant demands, the SEIU will bolt from the lousiest terms possible and still be able to abortion and gay marriage, and there is a real and powerful voice of the laborers. The labor federation and create an entity that attract workerswhen workers are not united, it paucity of debate on matters that actually result was a large American middle class will revive labor’s fortunes in this country. is relatively simple for corporations to dictate impact the daily lives of Americans, such as with steadily increasing wages, health ben- Stern has gumption but very little tact, and the conditions of employment. The goals of the stunning loss of manufacturing jobs. efits, and enviable retirement guarantees; his threats to rend the labor movement are labor unions is to secure for their members the Labor unions are the perfect mechanism to and the booming American economy itself counterproductive and could potentially best quality of life they can, and employers channel working-class Americans into adher- benefited from this arrangement. produce a divisive feud when labor can intensely dislike the calculus of fending off the ents of the ideals of social justice. Nowadays, the share of American workers least afford it. Yet, his ideas have real merit. demands of a united front of workers. Progressivism seeks fair wages for work and a who have a union card has dropped to What Stern understands and the AFL- The most egregious example of rabid decent quality of life for all. Unions must 12%, a truly lamentable decline. The sim- CIO is blind to is the vital need for organizing, anti-unionism is Wal-mart, whose exploita- convince Americans that these are achievable ple mathematics of fewer and fewer union or signing up new workers to unions. The tive low wages also have a debilitating effect and worthwhile goals. workers has altered many aspects of AFL-CIO under the leadership of John on the employees of its suppliers, factory American life, and the political landscape Sweeney would rather spend precious resources workers in Chinese sweat-shops, and strug- Ephraim Harel is a staff writer for the is radically different today than it would on political campaigns than on bolstering its gling Main Street storeowners. Additionally, Retriever. His reappearance in the paper after have been with robust unionism. membership numbers. In a classic example of the government must pay welfare and health weeks of the Retriever limping along without As unions hemorrhage workers, labor putting the cart before the horse, the result has care subsidies to the indigent workers of a his incisive writing is expected to spark celebra- bosses fret over the future of their move- been that they have fewer members and there- corporation too cheap to offer subsistence tory parades. When he is not grappling with the ment but have produced few innovative fore less political clout. wages. The destruction of the Wal-mart way Latin ramblings of the venerable, but crazed ideas to cope with their losses. Perhaps the Unions must shift their focus from the of business is a critical step if unions wish to monk-historian Bede, he can be reached for most intriguing proposal is that of Andrew shrinking manufacturing sector and engage the gain traction in the retail industry. comment at [email protected]. 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Accomplishments/Awards: Humanities Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa URCAD 2004: Double Dragons in Dual Landscapes: the iconography of Jackie Chan and Jet Li in martial arts cinema URCAD 2005: Stitched and Stripped: Mixed-media prints on the construction of feminine cul- ture Apprenticeship and fellowship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia

Likes: Cooking, garlic, balsamic reductions, boys named Justin, lip balm, sushi, lazy week- ends, anything green, the word “badonkadonk”, mountain wine

Dislikes: Mushrooms, bare feet on linoleum, people who don’t stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, metal scraping against metal, cheap beer.

Future Plans: Starting Masters of Fine Arts in Book Arts and Printmaking at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia this fall -Raising a cat named Batman -Winning P. Diddy’s Making the Band X Current/Upcoming shows: Flights of Fancy: Hallspace, 4th Floor Fine Arts (until May 2nd) URCAD 2005: Hallway Gallery, 1st Floor Fine Arts (until May 2nd) Visions in Feminism annual conference, May 2005 - - of 25 while d arious x, Left awfully whelm and he ” was visi s ’ wor er Retriever. t t de of new

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L - ent, this An ironic death April 26, 2005 at good, do good ts – “ E Up and down beats Up and down Crystal-clear culture umental solo. emind myself endearing and of rhyming and The music was ell as the surreal e e . er w could r I that an early-high-school- e e the sho atisyahu calmly approached pon their entrance to the ev efor nglish, as w and skanking, for I was con Others showed some more stylis- some more showed Others ed to all of my cohor ocals and the high end turned up M The event was sponsored by was sponsored The event U B y Matisyahu’s superior beatbox- Matisyahu’s e eshing mixtur w uly professional. While there While uly professional. , efr distorted pop-punk with slightly off- made its way to the base of the stage and unified into a large swarm. benevolent midway through the microphone and immedi- serenade the band’s ately I felt the urgency to brace out. my legs gave myself before “Who does this guy think he is?” I spe of my inability to dance, I was aliv vinced it was the only way to fully enjo right on; Matisyahu’s originality right on; Matisyahu’s and honesty w tr jams aplen- traditional reggae were ty ing talent held up while the band Left alone on stage to took a break. into entertain, he sent the crowd another zip code. And when chose to take a break, Matisyahu show- and David Werner, Dugan, through- creativity cased their own out a 10-minute instr than a handful of UMBC more the organizations, principally by Association and Student Jewish to stick to roughly the same genre of the same genre to stick to roughly ‘ key v but was catchy, It way too loud.’ migraine induced in me a low-grade and a bit of deafness. but I found myself listen- tic prowess, outside the doors because the ing from was was quite enough. It sheer volume also her aged girl asked me if I had found Jesus. to place their tick- requested fans were is incredible!” Matisyahu’s wholly Matisyahu’s is incredible!” r Yiddish, humming, of Hebrew, and E syncopation of his bandmates, all contributed to the astonishment as and I fell aghast. the crowd , - n I oup . asidic oup al of its v o on Dugan unwittingly e arious people or weekend. I or weekend. , of appr e om v about the H eekday d Retriever Editorial Staff fans after vibrant perfor ecognize that many UMBC ecognize et, I feel I hav r OLIVER BARANCZYK After quite a break, the other After quite a break, Surrounded by friends and a by Surrounded milling crowd the entire With As a side effect of living on I familiar faces, the event of the familiar faces, the event d. ception: that the singer/gr ough a set to a warm reception ednesday fr ening, w w ears y ompeting in the high school and attend(s) UMBC. fe semester came to pass; Ganesh and friends, also Kumarachandran ran Screen, as Sylvan known thr and opened the door for Matisyahu. about and anxious, Aar (drums) and Werner (guitar), Josh (bass) quietly took David Jonah engaged and their places. Equally the music, the crowd entranced by bands finally got their chance to per form. A majority of the bands seemed had hear and took up a rather small-minded per events. been campus, I suppose I have par- conditioned to underestimate ticipation and attendance of on- campus functions, whether day ev between the first and second bands, between technical difficulties were massive and at first I was glad for encountered, loud the extremely from the break the MC exhorting music. However, to come onstage and the crowd with him was equally awk- ‘freestyle’ war Jewish reggae concert on reggae Jewish W students complain about a “lack” activities while some of interesting praise the bustling social atmos- Frankly, of the university. phere on campus for three having lived y every while and groan, moan heard also a fair shar order, but it was often clear which were order, c which in the college age gr w - funda a e ell-behaved, and ell-behaved, ely w Mark Finizio Staff] [Retriever elativ Local bands competed for recognition in front of judges for a shot at a mini-recording contract. Local bands competed for recognition in front of church-going wannabe- of church-going t was r The crowd mostly seemed like The crowd The bands performed in mixed d ver a large UMBC crowd. w suppose, in the end, that really is suppose, in the end, that really o resh air: he sor F t punk kids with whom I hav mental clash of values—namely that I mental clash of values—namely become uncomfortable when being good what’s told without provocation that of course is my per- for me. But state objec- I can, however, spective. tee- that the proportion of ironic tively the shirts was alarmingly high. But cr I about as much as one can ask. won o w e Ther third floor, third ahu and cre s ahu attracts ne ung Association formances. Matisy

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Features 18 ith the Baltimore County ith the Baltimore nd walkways of the UC’ were even “Stall Stories”—laminated “Stall even were information sheets taped to the inside stalls. of the bathroom taining anti-smoking messages, and bags of anti-smoking information handed out at the door; tchotchkes such as bracelets and tee-shirts, as well on as anti-smoking videos broadcast the wall betw warning about the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke. evening was “the only thing smoking is only was “the evening number of as an impressive the music” up to the UC Ballroom people showed to bear witness to a first this weekend in the American L Lennon sponsors such as the John Contest/Educational Songwriting and Maxell, Sibelius, iGuitar, Tourbus, the campus was heavily decorated for fake chalk- of the occasion. Dozens outlined bodies made out of tape were the floors, walls, across all plastered a (ALA) of Maryland’s history. Along history. (ALA) of Maryland’s w the ALA Department Health, of Maryland hosted an anti-smoking bat- tle of the bands. Rabbinical reggae:

Matisy Chalk lines drawn in anti-smoking battle of the bands battle in anti-smoking lines drawn Chalk THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 19 Features Kung Fu Hustle reaches new cinematic heights

terrorize all of China, focusing their violence It should be noted, though, that howev- bers are stuck with the images and the ideas on the richest areas of Shanghai. According er intelligent and thoughtful Stephen Chow’s contained within it. By forcing new Kung Fu to voice-over narration, only the poorest film is, that doesn’t stop it from being cinematic traditions to coexist with older, areas are free from the violence, as the slums remarkably violent. Chow doesn’t skimp on more established ones, Stephen Chow has don’t hold any appeal to the ax gang. violence, meshing older, more subtle tech- successfully created a film that has no rival. However, Pig Sty Alley becomes an acci- niques with the kind of Technicolor gore And the dancing is fantastic, sexy in a dental target after two ax gang impersonators that American audiences have come to brutish way. The whole cast is ridiculously inadvertently cause irreparable harm to the expect. Some of the violence, for audience good looking; these are the kind of warriors gang as a whole. The two wannabe gangsters, members that don’t revel in blood, comes that are fun to watch. Sing and his sidekick (Stephen Chow and close to revolting, but in a kind of exciting Chi Chung Lam), force a huge confronta- way. Sarah Pevner is the Features Co-Editor at tion between the slum community and the Kung Fu Hustle is brilliant, it really is. the Retriever. She can be reached for comment assembled ax gang. When the gang realizes Long after the film is over, audience mem- at [email protected]. that they are among numerous, deceptively harmless-looking Kung Fu masters, they are forced to retreat and rethink their battle. By that time, though, they’ve lost important members and a war is ignited. Among the Kung Fu masters introduced in the film are an irritable, price-gouging Courtesy of yahoo.movies.com landlady (Qiu Yuen) and her drunken, frail Wacky warrior: Stephen Chow steps up and deliv- husband (Wah Yuen). There are two hired ers action, laughs. assassins who play deadly instruments, and a psychopathic, imprisoned grand master SARAH PEVNER known only as “The Beast”(Siu Lung Retriever Editorial Staff Leung). There are lines stolen from Spiderman, Kung Fu Hustle is a whole new cinemat- scenes stolen from classic cartoons, and gang ic ballgame, wrapped up in long-standing dancing straight out of West Side Story Kung fu film tradition. It’s about as surreal (except with axes). There are people that can as a Kung fu movie could be, referencing fly, people that can attack without moving, everything from Bruce Lee to the old and flashbacks to Sing’s early life, before he Roadrunner cartoons. It’s ridiculous, paro- aspired to be a murdering gangster. dying, heartfelt, sarcastic, thoughtful, outra- Kung Fu Hustle is a spectacle. It’s huge, geous and visually stunning. it’s brilliantly filmed, and it’s simultaneously Kung Fu Hustle is a traditional Kung Fu tongue-in-cheek and entirely innovative. A gang film, at least on the surface. Its 1940s scene in which Sing and a struggling candy Shanghai and the notorious ax gang, lead by vendor he’s holding hostage stand under- Brother Sum (Kwok Kuen Chan), has taken neath a huge Fred Astair Top Hat film poster Courtesy of yahoo.movies.com advantage of the corrupt police system. They is breathtaking. Bad boys (and girl): These hustlers pose a dangerous threat to Shanghai. These slumber parties are not for your little sister

KIM DEBARGE and, like a Mary Kay party, the homeowner squirting self-warming that into everyone’s For the more adventurous, the vibrat- Retriever Editorial Staff gets free stuff when her friends spend hands, the guests talked about their own ing Rabbit made famous by HBO’s Sex and money. Always willing to help a friend in experiences. I thought this was a pretty lib- the City is for sale, and it comes with a hefty need, I packed up my wallet and left for my erated group, but it turns out there were a price tag. There are also aromatherapy When I was a little girl, slumber parties friend’s ‘sex toy party’. lot of things we each previously thought lotions, bubble baths, and other items that were a special treat. They meant that any- I don’t really know what I was expect- were weird that we also all do. There were get women in a snuggly mood without where from five to fifteen little girls got to ing, but what I saw when I entered plenty of times I heard Megan’s guests say, “I screaming for sex. stay up late, eat snack food, play with toys “Megan’s” apartment (names will be thought I was the only one who did that!” The Slumber Party is a lot more than usually fresh from a birthday celebration, changed to protect the sexy) wasn’t it. It But as the guests grew bolder, we went from just a trashy excuse for a bunch of women to and generally have a blast. I haven’t been to looked more like a football party, with discussing general quirks and embarrassing buy sex toys without leaving the comfort of one since I was about thirteen. snacks, drinks, and people everywhere. The moments to graphic techniques—all with- their kitchen. It is a forum for women to A few weeks ago, I was invited to a only difference was, no boys allowed! out being tacky, trashy or gross. talk about their escapades and their bound- slumber party at UMBC, but the invitation Though the name of the game is sex, the Plenty of the guests’ boyfriends felt aries, to contrast and compare, and to feel read, “Not an actual sleepover— no intrusion of men into the party disrupts the intimidated that their girlfriends were going like they have a right to enjoy sex as much overnight guests please!” Slumber Parties, intimate, open atmosphere between the to buy sex toys. I think they should be as men supposedly do. And when I host my actually, turns out to be a registered trade- guests. counting their lucky stars that their girl- Slumber Party, I’m going to post it in the mark of a company that promises you will Like a Mary Kay party, there were sam- friends are cool enough to bring them home paper, because who wouldn’t want free stuff? leave sexy, confident and ready to be satis- ples. Like a Mary Kay party, different girls breast-shaped cake pans, edible body frost- fied. Like a Mary Kay party at a strip club, talked about what works for them and what ing, or any number of other cool toys Kim DeBarge is the Sports Editor for the these slumber parties invite a ‘sexpert’ into a doesn’t. As a Slumber Party associate besides the original “Rabbit” that are avail- Retriever. She can be reached for comment at woman’s home to sell to the woman’s friends walked the room spraying scented this and able at Slumber Parties. [email protected]. Comic artist wanted

Have great ideas for a comic series? Show us your stuff, submit to Features today! 20 Features April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER Horoscopes by Kristina DeBold andJami Sapia

Disclaimer from Kristina and Jami: In case you were questioning these horoscopes ... YES, WE ARE PSYCHIC. THESE HOROSCOPES ARE REAL; LIVE YOUR LIFE ACCORDINGLY.

Aries (March 21 - April 20) Screw homework—Visit the beer gardens instead! Taurus (April 21 - May 21) While you and your friend are playing patty cake at the carnival games, your Uncle Rico is getting smashed. Think about it, and make wise choices this weekend. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Get ready for a party week!!! Kick it off with a Thursday night drinking binge, fol- lowed by a Friday night dance party, an AWESOME Quadmania on Saturday, and ending with a feast of fried anti-hangover foods on Sunday. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) Quadmania tip #1: If you REALLY want to get lucky spill your drink on your crush's pants... Then suggest that they come back to your room to slip out of those wet clothes and into a dry martini... Fifty per- cent of the time it works EVERYTIME. Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) The beer garden does not have a fountain flowing with beer, or even some flowers that smell like beer. But don't fret because you're going to get so trashed you won't even care.

Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sep. 23) Quadmania tip #2: Please refrain from hitting on our underage cousins this year. Thanks. Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) We see you having a FREAKIN AWESOME time at Quadmania. But graceful Libra, the stars say stay off the rock climbing wall this year... Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) We see your Quadmania experience being very fun and you receiving lots of presents (like boys buying you drinks)... Which will lead to sexy results. Do you love it? Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) The stars are feeling sleeeeezy. Looking for a hot time? Well you know where we are. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Quadmania tip #3: No rock climbing or moon bounce after you've been drinking rum all day long.

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) We see you hooking up with a celebrity at Quadmania. As many as possible. While hooking up with multiple people on the same day may usually be considered slutty, with the celebrity status here it is just practical. Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

A hot girl will hit on you this week. Don't Heidi Heimsal [Retriever Staff] resist her advances. Give into her hotness Slammin’ poets: (clockwise from top) Angie Carroll (alias “Assata”), Julio Liriano, Joy Bajowa and Melissa Liriano raised their voices and spoke their and all will be well in the world. minds with powerful poetry. THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 Features 21 AROUND Beginning [April 27] Events Happening Throughout Incidentally... the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area TOWN Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus Beginning [April 26] Wednesday, April 27 far of Phantom Planet, and even with- What’s the buzz? out Jason Schwatzman, who left the Tuesday, April 26 get along great. ...*psych!* They hate each No, he’s not named after the blue- band in August 2003 (but appeared on Battle royale other. Come get wet at Lecture Hall 2, glowing, orc-sensing short sword their most recent album along with Some of the smartest students ‘round cam- tonight at 7:30 and 10, the same showtimes owned by Bilbo, then Frodo Baggins. new sticksman Jeff Conrad), the group pus are out to prove they can also ace the tomorrow as well. And rock out to the Sting, former frontman (lead singer has been featured as performers on ultimate musical examination: Battle of the Portuguese David Bowie covers. and bass player) of the legendary band “The O.C.” (including the theme song, Bands. Tonight at the Commons Cabaret The Police, was actually given that “California”). Now they’re off to play from 7 until 9, the Humanities Scholars, Thursday, April 28 peculiar designation when as a youth, Fletcher’s Bar and Grill in Baltimore, Artist Scholars, and other groups compete to Clarity little Gordon Sumner wore his black this evening at 8:00. answer the following question: “Which E. Michael Richards (note the first initial, and yellow striped sweater thought by scholarship group really is the coolest, any- differentiating him from the guy who played his mates to resemble a bumblebee (so Les rois du’soleil way?” When are the professors gonna whip Kramer on “Seinfeld”) is a musical genius goeth the story, probably apocryphal, Flashy hipster dance-punks Louis XIV out their axes and sticks and go at it musi- researcher, I gather, and is coming to UMBC an anecdote to serve as proof that you will bring down their rock and roll cally—that’s what I want to know. Maybe for the special ArtNotes event : “New Music can become a really huge star even if guillotine on the Black Cat tonight at I’ll email Julie Sager , who from Japan, and the Clarinet of the 21st your mom dresses you funny). You can 8:30. Goddamn, are they image-orient- is also available to answer any real questions Century.” Today from 4 to 5 in the after- swarm toward his ginormous musical ed... they make The Killers seem like you might have. noon come to a discussion and performance honeypot by flying down to Fairfax, Tom Waits or something. Nevermind. of excerpts from music written by Japanese VA’s cultural hive (OK, running out of Also to be seen: Runner and the Wednesday, April 27 composers for Richards, who will employ bad puns here…) the Patriot Center, Thermodynamics, Nic Armstrong and Polling place some “extended clarinet techniques” which I tonight at 7. The show will be, as my The Thieves. TM* After voting (“early and often,” I’m sure) in don’t know about you, but it sounds awfully great-grandpappy used to say, the bee’s the Student Government Association impressive to me. It’s open to the public and knees. TM* Friday, April 29 Elections over the last three days, it’s time a reception follows after it. I know you’ve Ned Schneebly not included for a break from all the political activities. got questions—email Linda Durkos Alphabet soup 7 p.m., 1st period: Rock ‘n’ Roll! That’s The SGA presents Cybercafe, a party in the . They recorded and released in my esti- right, class is in session at the Funk Commons Cabaret from 7 to midnight as mation the best single of 2004, the joy- Box, as the Paul Green School of Rock the electronic polls are closing. Free enter- Yo, Adrianne! ously frenetic and energetic All-Stars is rolling into town, with tainment, coffee and sweets, not to mention This listing’s gonna be pretty short and “Wonderful People,” kind of a “Hey their big-ass school bus (OK, I don’t hot-hot laptops for you and your h@x0r sweet. Want to hear some free live music? Ya!” by way of Prince or Jamiroquai. know if they have one, but I imagine buddies to log on to the net with. That’s Then come to the Commons Cabaret from Yep, you guessed it (or maybe you did- so). Anyway, expect to see some hella democracy. Want more info? Email Lauren 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. for Adrianne. I don’t have n’t and you’re feigning musical geek- talented kids putting on a serious show. Stillwagon . much more info, but I take it that this per- dom), it’s Q and Not U, America’s After all, they inspired a pretty cool son is the same one whose official website is favorite spelling lesson/band name, flick, the Jack Black vehicle from 2003, Contractual obligations located at adrimusic.com, a singer-song- playing the Black Cat tonight at 8:30. and now have a documentary film of “Before you sign on the dotted line...” there writer along the lines of maybe a Sheryl Everybody within the sound of my their own, Rock School, touring the are a few things you job hunters should Crow, perhaps... Want to know more? Go to voice (well, keyboard… clickety- country along with the rambunctious know. What is total compensation? (Hint: the show! And relay all Q & A to Anusha clack…) should be making plans to lil’ rolling stones. TM* there’s more to a job offer than just the bot- head down to D.C. for this fantasticab- tom-line salary.) It is possible that as you ulous show. Also featured on stage: No-doze approach graduation, you will find yourself Saturday, April 29 French Kicks, The Threads, with DJs Late night Comedy Central viewers with more than one employment offer. How Quadmaniacal Dave Nada and Matt Schnipper of know Dave Attell as the guy who will the heck do you know which to accept? So what’s this rumor I hear about a big party Cold Sweat. TM* never blush or turn down a Jim Beam. What lies between the lines on those or whatever over by some place called “The Load up on the caffeine and check out legalese-ridden job contracts? If you haven’t Quad”? Featuring hip-hop phenom Talib Thursday, April 28 the Insomniac Tour at the Lisner even begun to search for a job, you need to Kweli and alternative rock forefathers The Bird brains Auditorium in D.C. at 8 p.m. TM* know how to narrow down your targets, to Violent Femmes, along with a carnival-style One of the hardest of the hardcore, the find the right working place for you. To atmosphere (you know, greasy food, assorted band Finch still manages to maintain a Astronomical learn about all of these issues, come to the freaks, the occasional pony ride, etc.), about melodic, catchy, even pop sensibility to Montreal is the new Seattle, I’m sure a UC Room 310 from 1-2 p.m, for a presenta- a half-dozen other bands and performers. attract a wide fanbase. Their previous ton of your hip rocker buds have been tion brought to you by Lockheed Martin. Oh yeah, and there will be a beer garden of album, What It Is to Burn, was released blabbering non-stop to you for the past There will be free food and giveaways! some type (remember kids, it’s amusingly a couple of years ago, their debut full- 17 months or so. Arcade Fire, Broken ironic, not to mention original, to wear your length release and pound for pound Social Scene, et al. Here’s one band Aquaphilia “Over 50% of UMBC Students Did Not one of the most rocking albums of the you might not have heard an earful of Ahh, Wes Anderson movies. They always Drink Last Week” t-shirt while downing a 00s, and in the time since, Finch-philes just yet: The Stars, another plucky seem to be lovingly wrapped in some kind of coupla Heinies at 3 in the afternoon.) The have been clamoring for new material. pack from the Great White North. storytelling artifice, be it theatre (Rushmore), curious and the clueless should email Eric Soon their wish will be a reality as the They share the Black Cat tonight at literature (The Royal Tennenbaums) or in the Grollman for info. next Finch LP drops in June (titled Say 9:30 with Ivy and Astaire, two other case of his latest Bill Murray-starring farce, Tickets are still $10 as of press time, folks – Hello to Sunshine), but tonight fans of on-the-rise bands. TM* film, specifically television-documentary. Commons Info Desk is your box office. the band can get their first taste of the The name of the movie is The Life Aquatic fresh stuff, at the Recher Theatre in with Steve Zissou, Murray of course playing This week’s Incidentally encourages all you col- Towson at 7 o’clock. TM* *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481-SEAT; the cranky oceanographer on a mission to lege cats to eat your greens, wash behind your www.ticketmaster.com destroy the shark that ate his friend. Along ears and email [email protected] if you Cosmic rock the way, he runs into his son (Owen Wilson) know shiznit that be goin’ down on campus. It’s an oft-told story: drummer starts Got an upcoming area event? for the first time, and the two reunited guys Word. band, drummer hits it big as an actor, Email [email protected] (min. two drummer splits and band carries on weeks’ notice). without him. That’s a brief history so

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SARAH PEVNER Glass was a particularly important ele- Retriever Editorial Staff ment of this exhibit, both because of the structure of the Crystal Palace and the One doesn’t often think that glass is a things contained within. Everything was subject that lends itself to lectures. Glass is engraved with some kind of human like- exciting in its own made of sand kind of ness. Mirrors were everywhere, and way, but it isn’t often that students would Professor Armstrong showed slides of consider it a subject worth much scholar- extraordinarily carved mirrors as example. ship. Isobel Armstrong’s lecture “Glass Connecting glass to “Villette”, Under Glass at the Crystal Palace: The Case Professor Armstrong talked about the con- of Charlotte Bronte’s Villette” proved that stant reoccurrence of mirrors in the novel. glass is at least interesting enough for one “Villette” is one of Bronte’s most interest- of the leading Victorian literary scholars to ing books, and the glass which Professor use as the topic of her latest research. Armstrong references speak to moments in Professor Armstrong is a Professor the novel in which the main character gains Emeritus of English at Birbeck College new understanding of the world around London. She’s also currently a Visiting her. Glass, and mirrors in particular, are Professor at Johns Hopkins University, and multifunctional, as they allow for new per- she is considered worldwide to be one of ceptions of people as well as a way to keep the most significant Victorianists of this constant surveillance on others without generation. Her lecture, which focused on their knowledge. mirrored glass at both The World Fair’s Professor Armstrong is a fascinating Crystal Palace exhibit as well as in Bronte’s scholar because she focuses so intently on Villette, was hosted by the English such small detail, bringing awareness to Department last Thursday. audiences of important moments in history What’s significant about the Crystal and literature they would not have noticed Palace exhibition, which was part of the otherwise. famous 1800s World Fair, is that it created, Isobel Armstrong is the author and edi- in essence, the world’s first mall. tor of many books about Victorian Everything, all imaginable pieces of domes- Literature. Among them are titles like The tic life, were on display here, completely Radical Aesthetic and Language as Living under glass. This exhibit, which stands as a Form in 19th Century Poetry. She is the edi- declaration of clear ostentation and deca- tor of numerous collected works, such as a dence, is in direct opposition to the finan- full collection of Angela Carter’s stories. cial status of the majority of the English Professor Armstrong’s books are easily population at the time. In a time period in found online, in the library, or in the which so much of the world, England majority of any British literature class on included, was suffering from extreme campus. poverty, this palatial exhibit encouraged an emerging upper class to shop and spend Sarah Pevner is the Features Co-Editor without much thought as to their starving at the Retriever. She can be reached for com- neighbors. ment at [email protected].

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DARLA MERCADO Alove for Enemies, a Long Island, NY- lateness, the set was brief, but the boys man- Retriever Staff Writer based group, were the second act of the night. aged to cram in a Gorilla Biscuits cover at the Their set list consisted of songs from their very end–per request of the crowd. All exple- “Two stepping” and “Christian most recent release, as well as older numbers tives were left out, of course. values”–two terms that one might not expect such as “Broken Pledge” and “Give to Caesar.” No Innocent Victim, the band of the to encounter in the same sentence, let alone in Since the penultimate band of the night, hour, closed up the show with a whole lot of the same concert venue. However, such was Bloody Sunday, arrived late, Alove for pomp and circumstance: This is the West the situation at the xLookingForwardx, Alove Enemies’ set list consisted of four extra songs. Coast hardcore band’s first time playing in for Enemies, Bloody Sunday, and No The fans noticed the change in the schedule Maryland in ages. “Any old school people Innocent Victim’s concert at the Knights of and became a little antsy: “These guys have from Bowie here tonight?” asked singer Jason Columbus in Annapolis. The show, which been on way too long,” one male concert-goer Moody. The crowd responded with cheers. Courtesy of xlookingforwardx.com took place last Saturday, harmoniously huffed while dodging the crash of bodies at “How old were you guys back then, twelve?” Screaming salvation: Numerous bands on the Facedown label rocked out for the Lord. brought together old-school hardcore values the edge of the pit. Apparently, this particular show didn’t seem to along with faith-inspired lyrics, resulting in In the midst of all this, vocalist Erich coincide with the band’s plans: “There was a vicious circle pits and energized crowd surf- Barto preceded “Broken Pledge” with a brief time I didn’t think I’d be up here,” said show their faith without feeling marginalized ing. speech on suicide: “Suicide is something Moody, “I have a tattoo on my right arm to within the hardcore community. Whatever Hometown heroes xLookingForwardx everyone in this family has dealt with at some prove that.” The tattoo, a skull that had the obstacles the burgeoning Christian hardcore opened the show around 7 p.m. Having time. I know we all go through small stuff, letters “NIV” and “R.I.P” on it, was near a scene is encountering, it certainly doesn’t seem recently been added to Facedown Records’ that people get angry with each other, but you tattoo of the word “Forgiven” on Moody’s to influence the influx of bands such as line-up of Christian hardcore bands, never know when you’re saving someone’s life arm. Bloody Sunday and Alove for Enemies into xLookingForwardx lived up to their newly just by being their friend–just by being there.” No Innocent Victim, while playing the the Maryland area. acquired fame. Within their set list, which Bloody Sunday, who hail from Virginia, most energetic set of the night, also happened Bands from Facedown Records tend to consisted of songs about Maryland pride, the made up for their tardiness with a show that to be the most conversational: Before going come through the Baltimore-Annapolis area band included two new songs–one of which brought even the most reticent fans out into “My Beliefs,” Moody announced, “If you several times a month, and at this particular was entitled “Not For Sale.” “In our culture, toward the stage–namely, a little boy of about truly believe deep inside your heart, then show, someone announced that Facedown you’ll find people who try to sell you things: 10 years of age who alternated between two- come on up and sing. If you don’t, then please Fest will be coming to Brooklyn Park, popularity, money, sex,” said the vocalist, stepping in the pit and attempting to climb don’t get on stage.” No Innocent Victim also Maryland in late October-early November. known only as Justin, in a brief speech “We over older fans to get on stage. The band did- played songs such as “C.E.B” and “Reunion” That being said, get ready to throw down in will not be your slaves, and we will not be n’t even have their merchandise with them: off of their albums Flesh and Blood and the name of good, clean hardcore fun. your whores; we are not for sale.” The crowd “This is the part where I’d say ‘You can grab Tipping the Scales, respectively. erupted in applause and cheers at the end, some of our merch,’” their vocalist laughed No Innocent Victim’s concerns seemed to Darla Mercado is a senior staff writer at the immediately spreading out into a wide circle between songs, “But we don’t have any with lie primarily with the members of the growing Retriever. She can be reached for comment at pit in the tiny venue. us.” Due to the imbalance of time from their Christian hardcore scene and their ability to [email protected]. Death of a Dynasty a bizarre hip-hop send-up

SARAH PEVNER simultaneously excited and repulsed by this Retriever Editorial Staff weirdness, sings the lines with surprising accura- cy, only to find out that Damon Dash is just Death of a Dynasty, a new film directed by inside the party, rolling on the floor in hysterics. hip-hop mogul Damon Dash, satirizes what can Probably the most interesting aspect of this be viewed as the final days of Roc-a-Fella film is its casting. All of the actors cast represent, Records. The film, which focuses on a white in some sense, types of the people they’re por- music journalist trying to break into the under- traying. Rapper Capone plays both Damon ground of the expensive rap world, is full of bits Dash and an assistant; Devron “Smokey” of funny comedic insight. The overall effect is Edington plays a bootlegger, a “hot boy”, Big somewhat uneven, but the film is peppered with Boi and Wyclef with equal degrees of success. really funny moments. Both Jay Z and Dr. Dre are played by The journalist, Dave Katz (Ebon Moss- Robert Stapleton, sexy women 1-3 are played by Bachrach) provides much of the movie’s dra- Chloe Sevigny, Kari Wuhrer and Jamie Lynn matic irony, as he is a particularly docile and Sigler. Even Mo Rocca has a cameo as a staff friendly reporter. He doesn’t fit into the guns- writer. Even Damon Dash himself has a role as and-booze environment that he is dropped into another rapper. It’s kind of surreal. by a pushy editor at a famous music magazine. All in all, Death of A Dynasty, is interesting, He tries his best to act the part, calling if not perfect, and worth seeing. Kevin Hart’s himself a “playa” and going to decadent, alcohol turn as P. Diddy is particularly inspired. It opens fueled parties. His hosts always recognize his at Muvico 24, in Arundel Mills Mall, on Friday, play acting, though, and force him into embar- April 29th. rassing and bizarre situations. In an early scene, people guarding the door to a party force Katz Sarah Pevner is the Features Co-Editor at the into an Eyes Wide Shut mask and require him to Courtesy of TCA Releasing Retriever. She can be reached for comment at sing Al Green’s “Let’s Get It On.” Katz, who is Pimpin’ big: Hip-hop fiction and reality collide in Damon Dash’s rap satire. [email protected]. THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 Features 25 c

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from ALA, page 18 “TCHAIKOVSKY.” from the John Lennon Educational Tourbus was Towson’s Fire in the Hole. The band themselves will be given a chance to spend a day recording songs and a music video on the bus. Receiving ten hours of recording time at f one were to make a quick list even after he became world-famous. Sheffield Studios, a guitar, and one thousand I copies of their CD for winning the college cate- of the world’s favorite composers, Setbacks like these could have gory was Second Class Citizen, also from despite his relatively recent vintage finished a lesser man. Instead, they Towson. Julie Sager [Retriever Staff] Didactic diagram: Chalk outline meant to impart Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky would be informed his work, which remains Julie Sager is a staff writer for the Retriever. anti-smoking message.. You may reach her at [email protected]. on it. After all, he did compose some of the best loved in history. Swan Lake, which is perhaps the Yet some kids will still confuse Death Cab and Edan most famous ballet Tchaikovsky with a nasal spasm. of all time. And Why? Because the arts are slowly Better beats through science there can’t be more but surely being eliminated from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky endured many setbacks, atmosphere it is really appropriate for is a nostal- than just a handful of not the least of which was a blind barber. today’s schools, even though a ROWEN FRAZER Fig.1 Pollen gic Death Cab fan circle. Or perhaps pre-sleep ballet companies that don’t perform majority of the parents believe Retriever Staff Writer Causes watery eyes. Much READIN’ music. Or maybe if your parties are really laid like Tchaikovsky’s composition “Romeo and Juliet.” The Nutcracker every Christmas. music and drama and dance and back and uneventful, play this one. I am not ART Death Cab: The John Byrd EP opposed. I encourage personal growth, and the Indeed, this great Romantic composer should be so art make their children better act of trying new things. In fact, aside from this A lot of you might be saying to yourselves, album, I encourage you all to try new things. immortalized. As a young man, he pursued a career in students and better people. ’RITING “Death Cab came out with an EP?” The answer This is life, guys. This isn’t Andy plastic and music at enormous personal risk and against his own To help reverse this disturbing ’RITHMETIC is yes, fellows. The Cutie released this EP in an phantom barracks silo. We’ve got no time, Someone isn’t getting their old school manner; being produced by their orig- brethren. Seek out. father’s advice. His mild temperament combined with trend, or for more information recommended daily allowance of art. inal indie label and only shipping it to local record shops to distribute. Maybe you already Edan: Beauty and the Beat his tendency to work too hard left him with insomnia, about all the many benefits of arts education, visit us at knew this. If you didn’t you clearly aren’t in “the debilitating headaches and hallucinations. On top of that, AmericansForTheArts.org. Or else Tchaikovsky could know.” How’s that feel, man? I’d feel really stupid, When it comes to beats, Edan is on the I know that much. But don’t freak out, it’s no big upper level. There are certain beat makers that Tchaikovsky’s composition teacher never liked his work, seem like just another casualty of allergy season. deal. No seriously, it’s alright. have always remained on an upper echelon in the While many critics labeled the EP bland and field of hip-hop/dnb/dance production. It’s fairly conservative, I happen to believe that the release safe to say that amongst these are Mr. Lif, ART. ASK FOR MORE. makes sense. After front man Ben Gibbard com- Squarepusher, Daft Punk, Aphex Twin, posed the incredibly successful album Give Up Alchemist, RZA (Wu-Tang), Tortoise, NIN, and under the name The Postal Service, it became Mike Patton. But after hearing Beauty and the quite obvious that Death Cab fans were begin- Beat, at the very least in the field of sampling, I ning to lose faith in the slow-jam indie rock band. would have to place Edan amongst the afore- For more information about the importance of arts education, please contact The John Byrd EP gives the fans something to lis- mentioned scientists. www.AmericansForTheArts.org. ten to, and perhaps they will then build up their The choices of samples, the flow, the pitch hopes about the possible release of a Death Cab control, and how it all comes together are album with new songs and new sounds. grounds for considering Edan seriously. The man The album is a seven-song compilation of of many underground and non-LP releases sure- live songs from various albums, all performed on ly comes correct on his second full-length release. the west coast,of course (respect to natives). John I can see how it might be easy to write off Byrd is the name of Death Cab’s sound man, Edan at first. A white rapper who pronounces appropriately. The album, although live, is quite things with an over-the-top Brooklyn-esque fash- crisp and on-key; few sound errors or vocal ion sometimes comes off sounding a little too stretches. The album is concise. desperate to sound hard. But when one looks fur- Gibbard and friends engage in some discus- ther into the mind and the drive of Edan, I sion during songs in which they thank the tour believe it’s equally easy to attach to his music. crew (Byrd included) and show respect to the fans He is very much an innovator of the all- for making them feel welcomed. All songs words-rhyming, poly-syllabic science words, as include the classic Cutie sound: reverberated gui- seen in this example, “For any entertainer, I’ve got tars, steady drum beats very much in the back- a torture chamber/torch the flame then scorch ground, faint synth, and of course, the nasal vocal and abort the brain/forcing pain to contort your carress of Mr. Gibbard. The song layout is a fan’s veins/making gelatin of a skeleton that supports delight, tapping into various albums and lyrics your frame.” While not many of Edan’s lyrics aim tackling various emotional subjects including at a general idea besides his catharsis and repre- relationships, growing up/nostalgia, and all the sentation of how ill he is, his beats and head- like. bouncable hooks make him enjoyable. This album is definetely worthwhile if you This album is definetely worth scooping if consider yourself one who enjoys Death Cab. I you’re at all into underground hip-hop, Aesop wouldn’t advertise this one for Postal Service lis- Rock, etc. Above being widely accepted as ‘good’, teners, neccesarily—it is hardly upbeat or quali- it’s very interesting. A multitude of samples, guest fied for any kind of party atmosphere. The only acts, and weird beats. 26 Advertisement April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 Advertisement 27 28 Advertisement April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER

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THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 31 Sports Pickeral becomes UMBC’s new This Week in Sports all-time hits leader despite loss Baseball UMBC will host a game against Mount St. Mary’s this Tuesday the 26th, and will travel to face Towson the following Wednesday the 27th. The Retrievers will return this Saturday for a weekend match- up against Northeastern, and will host additional games against Delaware and George Mason next week on May 3rd and 4th.

Softball UMBC Softball will travel to face Binghamton this Wednesday the 27th, but will return Friday to play out their last home games of the season in a weekend stint against University of Maine. The Lady Retrievers will travel next week to play Drexel on Wednesday, May 4th, followed by weekend games at Albany.

Men’s Lacrosse Men’s Lacrosse will wrap up their regular season this weekend, trav- eling to New York for a game against Albany on Saturday the 30th. America East semi-finals will be played on May 4th.

Mark Finizio [Retriever Staff] UMBC Softball: Sophomore Reilly Ward watches as a Stony Brook pitch goes by. Women’s Lacrosse AMIT CHAND Amanda Bile and junior Jessica The Seawolves rallied with three Women’s Lacrosse will play one final game at home against Stony Retriever Staff Writer Griffith had back-to-back pop ups consecutive singles to open the sixth Brook this Friday the 29th before heading into the America East followed by sophomore Heather inning. A three-RBI double by Semifinals, which will begin Thursday, May 5th. Finals will be held Senior third baseman Kristie Bennett flying out to left field, Margaret Blair tied the game up at that Saturday the 7th. Pickeral had two hits in the first which ended the inning without any five. A bases loaded walk in the sev- game of Sunday’s doubleheader at Retriever runs. enth inning gave Stony Brook the Stony Brook to become UMBC’s all- Junior Lauren Nicholson was go-ahead run in the game. time career hits leader. Pickeral is saddled with the loss, with three runs Junior Amy Sadowl was charged Men’s & Women’s Track & Field also the school’s all-time leader in earned on six hits and two walks with the loss, giving up five runs on The Retrievers will attend the Penn Relays in Philadelphia starting homeruns and RBI. Her two hits on while striking out two over 3.1 seven hits and a walk while striking this Thursday the 28th and extending through the weekend. Sunday moved her past Deaana innings. out four in 5.2 innings. UMBC will then participate in the America East Conference Vecchio’s record 258 career hits. In game two, UMBC squan- In action earlier in the week, Championships held in Binghamton, New York starting May 7th, Despite her hits, Pickeral was unable dered a 5-0 lead in the sixth inning Pickeral became the first player in followed by the IC4A/ECAC Championships being held from May to lift UMBC (22-24-1, 5-7 Am as the Seawolves exploded for five program history to hit 40 homeruns 12th through the 15th. East) to a victory as the Retrievers runs. as she led UMBC to a 5-3 win in lost both games 7-0 and 6-5. UMBC picked up a pair of runs game one of a home doubleheader Hayley Durham’s two-run in the top of the first inning on against Delaware on Thursday. The homerun gave the Seawolves a 2-0 Amanda McGhee’s solo homerun Delaware Blue Hens used a six-run Men’s & Women’s Tennis lead in the bottom of the first inning over the left field wall. Pickeral’s run sixth inning to defeat the Retrievers The Men’s and Women’s team have both finished their seasons and of game one. Stony Brook took scored on a Stony Brook error. The 7-5 in the second game and split the will go on to compete in the America East Tournament beginning advantage of a UMBC error in the Retrievers stretched their advantage doubleheader. this Friday the 29th. second inning to go up 4-0. to five in the top of the fifth on a The Retrievers threatened in the RBI groundout by sophomore Reilly Amit Chand is a staff writer top of the fourth, loading the bases Ward and a two-run single by fresh- for the Retriever. He can be reached with no outs recorded. Senior man Dana Shepherd. for comment at [email protected]. UMBC fights hard in away games as AmEast Conferences approach

KIM DEBARGE the game. sophomore Kelly Fahey had a game- full feet! fall. The 6’0” right-side hitter got a Retriever Sports Editor Women’s lacrosse was busy high three assists. Fiorani added five UMBC tennis opened their late start, beginning volleyball in the breaking in their new turf against more goals this game, helping boost long-awaited court facilities last ninth grade, but she shows a natural Ohio University on Friday after- her team’s already strong lead. week, using the added boost of play- talent and has done nothing but In a battle that could determine noon, while Ohio was busy making Track and Field ran hard this ing at home to further their season. improve since she began the game. playoffs for men’s lacrosse, UMBC sure they never got the lead. The weekend, scoring eight first-place UMBC tennis has won four straight Pennsylvania All-State Men’s lost their first conference game on Bobcats didn’t quite dominate the wins at the Mount Saint Mary’s matches in the last week, and their Basketball selection Thomas Young Saturday against Stony Brook. The Retrievers, though, as women’s Invitational. Adam Grossman prospects for the playoff season look also intends to play for UMBC in surprise conference loss was a heart- lacrosse superstar Kelly Fiorani medaled in the 100m and 200m great. Now that they can play and the fall, according to Head Coach breaker, with a final score of 10-9. scored four goals in the game and dashes, with Retriever runners also practice at home, look forward to Randy Monroe. The off-guard has Stony Brook’s Seawolves took an added an assist. She scored three of making second place in both those nothing but improvement from the played varsity basketball for three early and commanding lead against UMBC’s goals in the beginning of runs. The Retrievers also came in Retriever tennis team. years, scoring his 1,000th point in the Retrievers, scoring nine times to the second period, attempting to first in the 400m dash and the The college equivalent of a December of 2004. As UMBC set- answer UMBC’s initial two goals. rally her team to victory. Though 4x100m relay, helping UMBC to major-league draft is beginning for tles in to the America East Though the Retrievers turned up the the ladies lost on Friday, they were sweep the sprint events. On the UMBC’s sports teams, with prospec- Conference, look for the Retriever heat in the fourth quarter, it was too able to school Binghamton’s Bearcats women’s side, UMBC high jumper tive college freshmen signing teams to gain some standing in the little and too late. Their catchup 16-7 on Sunday afternoon. The Katrina Nathaniel placed first with a National Letters of Intent to play for eyes of college sports fans, as well as attempt did not make up for a lag- ladies were in control of the entire height of 1.55m. That number may UMBC. Last week, UMBC prospective athletes. ging three quarters, and even with an game, scoring three times in just over not sound too high until you consid- announced that Canadian power hit- Kim DeBarge is the Sports Editor explosive three goals in seven min- three minutes of play. By the half, er that a meter is over a yard. Now ter Sarah Ball has signed and intends for the Retriever. She can be reached utes of play UMBC could not tie up the ladies were up 9-4. Meanwhile imagine trying to jump almost five to play volleyball for UMBC in the for comment at [email protected]. 32 Sports April 26, 2005 THE RETRIEVER Weekly Sports Wrap

Orioles on weekend winning streak yet again The Orioles have proven that last weekend’s winning streak against the Yankees was no fluke, repeating the feat in a trio of wins against Toronto over the weekend. Baltimore’s lat- est wins have kept them in the top spot in American League East standings at 12-7, push- ing the Blue Jays into the third spot with their new trio of defeats. Meanwhile the 8-11 ranked Yankees, still reeling from last weekend’s clean sweep of losses, remain tied with Tampa Bay at the bottom of the standings.

Baltimore Blast loses final home game, 7-6 Baltimore lost its last two games of the season last weekend, falling 7-6 in overtime play to the Cleveland Force last Friday and again last Sunday afternoon in an 11-8 rout by the top- ranked Milwaukee Wave. Baltimore’s inconsistent record marks their worst season in years and the first since 1998 that they did not make the playoffs. However, the Blast’s addition of UMBC draftee Derek McElligott may benefit their performance for the 2005-2006 sea- son.

Ravens make draft picks for 2005-06 season Baltimore made their picks for the new season last weekend, choosing among others North Carolina center Jason Brown and Oklahoma players Dan Cody and Mark Clayton. Clayton, Baltimore’s pick in the first round of the draft, has been called by many scouts one of the finest wide receivers in the history of Oklahoma football. College scout newcomer Eric DeCosta made his debut at the drafting table as well, saying he and general manager Ozzie Newsome feel comfortable with their choices despite the absence of former scout Phil Savage, the man responsible for bringing the Ravens stars like Ray Lewis and Jonathan Ogden. Meanwhile, Terrapin linebacker Shawne Merriman was picked by San Diego and Maryland cornerback Domonique Foxwell was snagged by the Denver Broncos.

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Athleteof theWeek: Mary Hearin by Yemisi Aina.

In honor of Student Athlete Day— of high-caliber athletes are eventually chosen deadlock, causing UMBC to come out of the which was celebrated on April 13th—this players for the United States National Team.) game victorious. Hearin saw action in every week’s Athlete of the Week is someone who is Coach Michelle Salmon was very excit- 2003 game, and was named to the America not only outstanding in the classroom and on ed to recruit Hearin. In a previous Retriever East All-Conference 2nd Team and All- the field, but who is also an example in the article, Coach Salmon said that “Mary reads Rookie Team. community at large. Mary Hearin hails from the game extremely well and she possesses a When not drawing in accolades on the North Potomac, Maryland, where she played great heart and passion for the game.” playing field, Hearin is busy in her roles as soccer for Watkins Mill High School. Hearin Considered one of Maryland’s top defenders student and community member. The histo- was a scholar athlete for her four years at at the time of her recruitment, Hearin was ry major was named to the America East Watkins Mill, earning accolades for All-State, expected to have an immediate impact on Commissioner’s Honor Roll for 2004, which All-Met, All-County, and All-Conference. UMBC’s women’s soccer team. requires a GPA of at least 3.5. Hearin is also During her senior year she received All-State Unfortunately, a torn ACL forced Hearin to this year’s president for the Student-Athlete Second Team honors. Her junior and senior take a medical red-shirt her first season. Advisory Council. SAAC acts as a spokesper- years she was part of the Olympic Nonetheless, she came in strong last fall. The son for athletes in matters concerning the Development Program. (The ODP identifies first goal of her career was scored in a game athletic department and the community at top-notch soccer players in various age groups against Stonybrook, when there was 1:46 left large. They also organize on and off campus and helps further their skills. From this group in the second half. Her goal broke a 1-1 community service activities. courtesy of umbcretrievers.com THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 Advertisement 33 THE RETRIEVER April 26, 2005 34 Classifieds Average earnings are $50-$140/day OWN CAR AND CELLPHONE. 100 ANNOUNCEMENTS with experienced drivers. Contact us CONTACT: 434-979-2644 or Quakers Aren't Just on a Box of Oats. at CarryoutMenu.com or Call 410- [email protected] We're alive and well in Ellicott City, 772-1072 for an interview. 900 SERVICES offering support for spiritual seekers SUMMER INTERNSHIP Improve THE RETRIEVER of all ages grappling with 21st centu- your resume and real world experi- ADOPTION: Gay couple, graphic ry concerns like living in harmony ence. Get ahead in a tough job mar- designer/engineer seeking Caucasian with the earth and each other. Join ket. Marketing, management train- infant to grow family. Let your baby University Center 214 the Religious Society of Friends for ing, IT, sales, HR. Credit available share our creative, happy and loving spiritual nourishment on Sundays at upon completion. Call 410-296- home. Meet us at TwoPapas.com or 1000 Hilltop Circle 10:30am. http://www.patap- 3601 800-505-9143. Help with expenses. Baltimore, MD 21250 scofriends.com 410-465-6554 or UNIVERSITY BARTENDING http://quakerfinder.org (410) 455-1260 CLASSES START SOON SIGN UP Summer Intern - Clerical and light NUDE RECREATION Annapolis ONLINE www.universitybartend- maintenance. In Glen Burnie or Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nudist club offering student dis- ing.com or call 1-800-U-CAN-MIX! Annapolis apartment complex. Classifieds may be placed online by counts. www.pinetreeclub.org SIGN UP NOW! Phone: Fax: going to www.universaladvertising.com. Student Political Involvement Photographer and Videographer 410-761-8250 410-269-0511 Network, CEAS, SEA, and College needed for Maryland Cinderella 410-268-3730 Democrats, present! Doug Duncan, Scholarship State Pageant finals May Montgomery County Executive, 27-30 in Hunt Valley. Luxury hotel speaking about smoking on campus. room and meals paid plus $300.00. Wednesday April 27th, Commons Contact Heather for details at 301- Main Street, 1 pm! FREE! 617-0525 or [email protected] Club Notices 30 words free per week! 300 EMPLOYMENT CHILDCARE HELP WANTED. Multi-Restaurant Delivery Service PROFESSIONAL COUPLE IN in section 100-ANNOUNCEMENTS seeks DRIVERS for CATONSVILLE LOOKING FOR email [email protected] Columbia/Ellicott City. DRIVERS HELP CARING FOR TWINS ON make great money b/c we selectively SELECT WEEKDAY EVENINGS. screen our customers and enforce tip- START IN JULY. MUST HAVE ping rules through our system.

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Mark Finizio [Retriever Staff] Coming up short: (Top) The UMBC baseball team looks on as a teammate swings through a pitch.

(Bottom left) Outfielder Mike Scheffel swings through a fastball.

(Bottom Middle) A Retriever pitcher delivers the ball against Binghamton.

(Bottom Right) Junior Ian Carman beats a throw as he dives into second.

AMIT CHAND Binghamton struck again in the single in the fourth inning, which Binghamton’s Jarrod Rampev, score. However, with two runs in Retriever Staff Writer fourth inning, when Matthieu scored Wildasin, gave the but gave up only one earned run the third inning the Bearcats took Bergeron hit a home run to center Retrievers their first run of the on seven hits. The Retrievers had the lead for good. The Retrievers field. Justin Smucker added an game. UMBC went on to hit up their three pitchers for the game were simply unable to score the The Retrievers had their los- RBI single in the fifth inning to the Bearcats for three more runs get lit up for 21 hits. Heavy and kind of runs needed to tie up the ing streak extended to four games give the Bearcats a 4-0 advantage. in the fifth inning but in the end consistent hitting by game. by Binghamton after the Bearcats UMBC’s only run in the the team was unable to mount a Binghamton led them to a com- UMBC baseball’s record now swept UMBC (9-23, 2-7 Am East) seven-inning game came in the serious rally. manding lead. stands at 9-23, with the end of the in a three-game series over the sixth. as senior Kyle Wildasin sin- Senior Eric Butkiewicz was Wildasin’s second homerun of college baseball season approach- weekend. UMBC dropped the gled in freshman Brian Moran. tagged with his first loss in confer- the season put UMBC on the ing at the end of May. With bet- opener on Saturday 9-2, but fol- In game two, UMBC allowed ence play, allowing seven earned board in the first inning but the ter pitching, hopefully the lowed by losing a doubleheader on 10 runs in the first four innings as runs on 13 hits in four innings of Bearcats came right back in the Retrievers can turn blowout scores Sunday 4-1 and 14-7. the Bearcats took an early lead work. bottom of the first with two runs. into closer games and more wins Game one on Sunday saw with a five-run second inning. Wildasin went 2-for-5 with The Retrievers managed to tie the on the season. Binghamton take a 2-0 lead in the Binghamton would take advan- two RBI and Fowler went 3-for-5 game up at two apiece in the sec- first inning on first baseman tage of a shaky UMBC defense with two RBI to lead UMBC in ond inning as they loaded the Brendon Hitchcock’s RBI double that gave up four errors in the Sunday’s nightcap game. bases. On a groundout by fresh- Amit Chand is a staff writer and second baseman Matt Simek’s game. UMBC was unable to do man Anthony Socarras, sopho- for the Retriever. He can be reached two-out run-scoring single. Freshman Joe Fowler’s RBI much on Saturday against more Tom Rinaldi was able to for comment at [email protected].