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tan OCTOBER 13, Science behind 'Bell Curve' examined, Murray; IQ does not play decisive role; people are 'plenty smart enough' for life School (La Escuela Rice), an experi- Joth EarnMt, George Hatoun mental partnership with the Hous- and Fallaa Yang ton Independent School District. J.A Staff Writers Gillis reminded the audience to focus on the practical implications The highly controversial Bell of the discussion. Curve symposium took place "Ih the meantime, let us be mind- Wednesday in front of approximately ful that children — not academicians 600 people in Stude Concert Hall. or politicians — are the ones with The symposium was held to dis- the greatest stake in the revolution cuss the allegations of the book- The of the controversies ignited by the Bell Curve and featured Charles publication of this book," Gillis said. Murray, a Bradley Fellow at the "Let us conduct ourselves tonight American Enterprise Institute. as though those children were here Murray, along with the late Richard with us tonight." J. Herrnstein, co-authored the book, The forum consisted of Murray which was published in October of and three other presenters: 1994. • Leon Kamin, professor of psy- chology at Northeastern University, 'I would like to believe" • Troy Duster, professor of sociol- ogy and director of the Institute for that there was Social Change at the University of California, Berkeley. somebody from the • L Scott Miller, an educational consultant and author of ,4m Amen Panelist and Bell Curve co-author Charles Murray speaks about the book's hotly debated conclusions. The symposium audience ... whom I . can Imperative: Accelerating Minor- proceeded smoothly, despite its change of venue last week to the Rice campus: the anticipated protests did not occut might have influenced ity Educational Advancement. sl'-ft! Sociology department chair to some degree to Chandler Davidson opentkl the ses- sion by summarizing Murray and Cuban journalist, poet to speak reconsider [the book's Herrnstein's conclusions in The Bell Curve and laid the ground rules for mention for the Julian del Casal Na- Chetan Kapoor the symposium. tional Award. In 1982, he was A'ffM't Editor Davidson-said, "We hope a lively awarded the Valadero Poems of Love — Leon Kamln debate will ensue that will contrib- Award. He was a finalist for the Psychology professor ute to the task of separating truth Norberto Codina Boeras, a Cu- Critic's Award in 1987. from falsehood." ban poet and magazine editor, will Codina was recently appointed The book suggests that our soci- Murray began by discussing speak at Rice on Oct. 18. an honorary citizen and a goodwill ety is composed of two distinct popular misconceptions about his Codina will speak on Cuban lit ambassador to the city of Houston classes: a smart and educated upper book. erature and culture at 7:30 p.m. in by authorized city council members. class and a structural underclass He said that "in the middle of the the Physics Amphitheater. Student Association President characterized by racial and genetic bell curve, there's nothing broke thai He is the editor of La Gaceta de MaryanaJskander said she thought intellectual inferiority. needs fixing," and that the problem Cuba, the magazine of art and litera- he would have some interesting per- President Malcolm Gillis opened deals with the tails o'f the curve. ture for the Union Of Writers and spectives to share with Rice students. the event with a short speech high- Murray said that the vast major- Artists of Cuba (UNEACJ. "I think that it's an exciting op- lighting Rice's contributions to mi- ity of people in this country are "I think it's great we're going to portunity to have someone speak on nority programs. He stressed that- "plenty smart enough" to lead nor- hear from an international figure... perspectives that are very foreign to Norberto Codina Boeras .these efforts did not develop from mal, "satisfying" lives. 'The fact is 1 hope we get a good turnout to people at Rice," Iskander said, the administrative level but rather that success in life and success as a encoufage this in the future." Will . Slella Flores, president of the Codina, a Cuban citizen, was born were initiated by concerned faculty. human beirig depends upon a whole Rice College junior Anjali Tripathi Hispanic Association for Cultural En- in Caracas, Venezuela, on Oct. 10, Examples of these programs are bundle of'characteristies," he said. said. ^ richment at Rice, said, "Whatever 1951. He has" lived it] Cuba since the Rice Posse program, which Those characteristics include in- Codina received the David Award perspective he brings'with him is 1959, He was the director of litera- brings inner city students to Rice to telligence. character, industrious- for Poetry in 1974. In 1976 and 1983, going to add to the awareness of the ture for the province of Havana for study engineering, and the Rice SEE SYMPOSIUM. PAGE 5 the UNEAC cited him for honorable campus." 15 years. exchange started with Japan's Kyushu University who know more ... about their cul- Jones College senior Kent -•, yj George E. Hatoun ture." she said. liarneau has already arrived in Ja- /Vf W'.v Editor "This is a wonderful and exciting pan to participate. But Kyushu will iSsi opportunity for Rice students to not send a student to Rice for a few On Monday, President Malcolm spend a year abroad in Japan," Nicho- . years, according to lammarino ® I • (iillis signed an agreement finaliz- las lammarino, coordinator of Japa- Martin said that because Kyushu ing the details of a tuition-free ex nese exchange programs, said. is not sending a student here this ''J change program with Kyuslui Uni- year, "the benefit is entirely Rice's!" versity in Japan. lammarino said that the program II Starting this year, the program 'This is a wonderful "especially should be of interest to will provide for one Rice student to and exciting those who have an interest in Asian study abroad for a full year at Kyushu; studies or Japanese language." tuition will be waived, and the par- opportunity for Rice However, applications will be ac- t idpant will be provided with a schol- cepted from all Rice students in good arship of $1 ,000 per month to cover students to spend a standing; participants do not have to expenses. know Japanese. ' 1 Director of International Educa- year abroad in Japan.' The signing, which formalized tion Patricia Martin said that one of the terms of the agreement between I the goal* of the program is to edu — Nicholas lammarino, Rice and Kyushu, was attended by i ate more people about Japanese Coordinator of Japanese Kyushu law professor Toshiyuki culture. exchange programs Kono. Japan sends more students Currently, Rice also participates abroad than tlu'y receive each year; lammarino stressed that the pro- in a one-for-one exchange program this is part of an effort to improve the gram allows students to visit Japan with Gakushuin University in To- balance. * outside the capital of Tokyo. Kyushu kyo. Hie Japanese government, which is located on Kyushu Island in south However, that exchange is not in part sponsors the program, wants ern Japan near South Korea and tuition-free: participants pay their President Malcolm Gillis and Kyushu law professor Toshiyuki Kono to develop "a wide array of people China. usual tuition to Rice. Wm$Srn 2 FRIDAY 13, 1995 !•: / It's time for women's teams to get 1 m j the recognition they deserve The women's volleyball team performed a remarkable feat last Wednes- day night in Waco against Baylor University, It won. For the first time in over four years, a span covering 42 games, the Qjvls defeated a Southwest Conference foe. Since then, in an amazing run, the team has won two more games, beating last year's SWC champion, the University of Houston, and gutting put a close victory «yer Texas Tech v University in Lubbock. - t .tiW' M- * V ^^< On the individual level, senior Sammy Waldron, in tile game against ^ C, '-./ the l>ady Cougars last Saturday, became the SWC's all-time career kills L> U leader. As a result of this outstanding play, Rice finds itself third in SWC play, fourth in district play and actually received some national recogni- tion in the form of votes by USA Today. 1 Jr.'.' With a large chunk of the schedule remaining, the women's volleyball team's success is a welcome sight at a time when the men's football team is struggling. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The women's cross country team has continued to maintain its winning ways alter capturing the SWC title last year, the first women's title ever in the history of Rice. With enough success this weekend, it stands a good chance of making the national meet, whether or not it wins the SWC title. meant to attract attention, With the women's teams doing so well, it seems a shame that more students are not going out itt support. Women's volleyball games, on a great night, will draw over 1,000 people. Unfortunately, most of the fans not to provoke tearing it down are parents, high school players and coaches rather than students. The success of the volleyball team has come after a long period of To the editor: some people as long I make the fli- industry is pretty brutal. struggling and growing. It .seems as if they finally have it turned in the Some of you may have noticed ers that. Veggie Club uses. I also However, this sort of activity is right direction. For their hard work, the players deserve a reward, and that our recent poster advertising the assume that the concept of a veggie not only sanctioned by the govern- should be getting their fellow students to cheer them on.

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