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101st Year, No. 9 ▪ Blacksburg, Virginia ▪ September 5, 2003 An independent student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 www.collegiatetimes.com SGA urges Va. schools unite to fight cuts groups to back by Tiffany Hoffman The primary focus of the coalition right own Virginia 21 chapter in full gear, Snyder Managing Editor now is to get 25 percent of the 18-24 year said. olds involved in state politics, Ferguson “I think student government needs to In response to budget cuts at state univer- said. show students that politicians working in diversity goals sities, 12 Virginia public schools have joined So far, Virginia 21 has pre- Richmond are not out of together in a coalition to help the 150,000 sented its ideas to the presi- reach and that they are doing state students be represented at the state dents of all Virginia public things that affect our every- ▪ Brant Snyder, SGA Panhellenic Council, level. universities and is working to Right now, bud- day lives,” Snyder said. Young Democrats, Student “Virginia 21 is a coalition that is working become more involved with “gets are being cut, The Virginia 21 coalition president, pledged Government Association to refocus attention in the General Assembly the leadership in the General movement began last year tuition is rising, all available resourc- and the Catholic Campus on student issues,” said Brandon Bull, cam- Assembly as well as people with the student effort dur- Ministry were all represent- pus coordinator for the Virginia Tech chap- in the offices of the lieutenant buildings are crum- ing the higher education es to support diver- ed at the meeting. ter of Virginia 21 and a junior economics governor and governor. bling — all based bond campaign, Ferguson This opportunity will major. “Right now, budgets are being cut, “We’re trying to build sup- said. sity awareness give many minority groups tuition is rising, buildings are crumbling – all port at the same time we build on the course of the “We are taking that energy on campus the chance to be based on the course of the General the grassroots,” Ferguson General Assembly.” coupled with work at William by Aaron Blackwell heard, Michael said. Assembly.” said. and Mary and joining that Associate News Editor Student Government According to the State Council of Higher Tech Student Government with business community President Brant Snyder, a Education for Virginia, Tech alone is $28.1 Association President Brant Brandon Bull leaders to form Virginia 21,” Representatives from junior finance major, spoke million shy of meeting the minimum base Snyder said Virginia 21 has campus coordinator, Ferguson said. By the end of various organizations at to the crowd about getting adequacy level needed to maintain the uni- already raised thousands of Tech chapter Virginia 21 June, the first of the student Virginia Tech gathered at more organizations across versity. dollars to support its efforts body presidents had met and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, campus involved. “We want people to get involved because for the betterment of higher Virginia 21 was born. Transgender Alliance intro- “It’s time for us to stop their professors are leaving and their college education. The coalition boasts a board of Though the specific agenda has yet ductory meeting last night talking and start acting,” budget is cut,” said Jesse Ferguson, executive prominent members of both the business to be determined, Ferguson said there to show support for the Snyder said. director of Virginia 21. “We want to make it and educational society. group’s diversity initiatives. “It’s time for us to unite relevant to students.” By the end of the year, Tech will have its See SCHOOLS, page 4 Last year’s controversy as one to support diversity with the Virginia Tech Board initiatives.” of Visitors sparked the idea Snyder pledged, on behalf for such a gathering. of the SGA, all resources The board’s decision last available to support diver- year to remove homosexuals sity awareness. Showcase makes damp debut as a protected group under Richard Mooney, campus the anti-discrimination pol- minister for the Catholic by Ellen Gilmer icy caused many groups to Campus Ministry, made it Staff Writer come together, said Speaker known that he would be a Chair Alexandria Michael, resource to the LGBTA com- The 3rd annual Virginia Tech a senior political science munity as well as anyone Farm and Family Showcase start- major. “Everyone banded else that needs it. ed its three-day run Thursday at together to cooperate dur- Many thought the meet- Tech’s Kentland Research Farm. ing that difficult time,” she ing was a success and “(The Showcase is) copulating said. thought it offered some one of the biggest missions of the The BOV later overturned hope for the future. land grant university — taking out that decision after the com- “I was really impressed,” what’s done here at Virginia Tech,” munity outcry. said Rachel Rizk, a sopho- said Mike Schroder of Virginia Thursday’s meeting was more international studies Tech Continuing and Professional an effort to keep that coop- major, and treasurer for the Education and coordinator of the eration alive, she said. RHF. “I think it bodes well showcase. The LGBTA is branching for the year.” Schroder said the showcase out to try to get more people Black said she was rather breaks down into seven areas from different organiza- impressed with the number including lawn/garden and horti- tions involved, said LGBTA of people that attended. culture, equine industry, tours and President, Heather Black, a “It was amazing,” she demonstrations, agriculture, wild- junior biology major. said. “It definitely exceeded life and conservation, food, health “We are trying to enlist my expectations.” and family as well as significant people to help us out in the The LGBTA has various outreach to students in elementary fight for equal treatment,” events planned in the next and secondary education. she said. few weeks. Tech’s Cooperative Extension Being at this meeting is a National Coming Out Day program is also playing an active big stand and it’s appreci- is Oct. 10 and will feature a role in the three-day event. ated greatly, she said. concert by Rachel Sage. The “(The Virginia Cooperative BERT GREEN/SPPS Groups such as the Asian- group will also have a float Extension) would like people to American Student Union, in the Homecoming Parade Heavy rain during the day yesterday cancelled some of the events at the Virginia Tech Farm and Residence Hall Federation, on Oct. 11. See DAMP, page 3 Family Showcase, but other activities still went on as planned. Athlete graduation rates rise Parking changes
▪ Officials said the goal of rate of 86 percent, the highest of all the VVirginiairginia TTechech categories of athletes and higher than GGraduationraduation RRatesates affect tailgaters the athletic department is to the non-athlete rate of graduating stu- mirror or exceed the dents from 1996. Entering class of 1996, within six years by Erin Zlomek Gabbard said. “Points are collected The renowned football program of Staff Writer according to the size of donation, tick- graduation rate of the the Tech athletics department has been All students ...... 74% ets purchased, etc.” nothing short of impressive in increas- Virginia Tech Parking Services will Parking is then assigned starting student body at Tech ing the rate of players leaving with a Athletes...... 70% begin enforcing new parking changes with those who have the highest degree. The class entering in 1996 wit- for the 2003 football season today at number of points. by Adam Abramson nessed a colossal rise of 15 percent from 5 p.m. “We have about 12,000 contributors Associate Sports Editor the time frame of 1993 to 1996. Male athletes ...... 58% Steve Morris, director of transpor- total but only 6,000 spots to give out,” In 2000, the Tech football team only tation, said public RV’s will only be he said. Perhaps the most overlooked statistic graduated 29 percent of its’ class who Female athletes...... 86% allowed to park in the Duck Pond lot The third parking change made for by a collegiate fan in reference to an had entered in 1993. The next three rather than parking in other public this season is the relocation of handi- athletics department are graduation years, the program’s rate spiked up to a Football...... 64% campus lots as they did in previous capped parking. rates. It should be duly noted Virginia very respectable 64 percent. years. “This change was primarily made Tech’s graduation rates, both athletic The task of the athletics department SOURCE: NCAA “(The relocation) will actually be so that BT vehicles had better acces- and non-athletic, have gone up over the to produce high percentage rate is not a CHRIS HEUBERGER better for the campus, the community sibility to the Whittemore (Hall) lot,” last several years. simple one. There are many unforeseen percentage rate giving the athletics and the environment,” Morris said. Morris said. Overall, the Tech class arriving in events that could take place and have department the numbers they are striv- “We had problems in the past with The lot behind Stanger Street is Blacksburg during the fall of 1996 had a grave effects on the overall number. ing for. folks dumping their RV waste into the now the new location for handi- graduation rate of 74 percent, a 2 percent The 64 percent graduation rate for For instance, the women’s basketball storm water drains (outside the sta- capped parking. Though this lot is increase from the classes entering from football was for the class entering in team has achieved a 100 percent gradua- dium),” Morris said. “The Duck Pond not yet paved, Morris said it will soon 1993-1996. 1996. Twenty-two players entered with tion rate the last two years and the men’s lot already has established waste be fixed. In Tech’s first game against The Tech athletics department has hopes of leaving with a degree. Only 14 team had a 100 percent rate in 2002. removal sites to meet an RV’s needs.” the University of Central Florida, seen vast improvement in their gradu- walked across the stage, giving the 64 “Our success can be attributed to a Another change in parking involves Richard McCoy, manager of parking ation rates all across the board. percent rate but many do not see what combination of the coaches and stu- the Litton Reaves Hall parking lot. services, said the new changes did not Hokie athletics was accustomed to a happened to the other eight. dents,” Helms said. “We look for stu- Because of ongoing construction, the cause any major problems for game graduation rate of 66 percent from 1993- One player left without ever setting dents who want to put in the time and Litton Reaves Hall lot will be closed attendees. 1996, an increase of 4 percent with the foot into a classroom while another left effort and the coaches do an excellent to Hokie contributors this year. “We ended up with only one real class entering in 1996 as well. the team early for professional football job of finding these athletes. Once they “Since construction has decreased (violation),” McCoy said. “Being that “We have set the bar for athletic and two players transferred schools. are here, athletes receive tremendous parking for contributors, we will use it was the first game, we wanted to graduation rates to be equal to, or better Those four players automatically deflat- support from coaching staffs, and are the Shultz Dining Hall lot to offset the give (drivers) a chance (to adjust to than the regular graduation rate,” said ed the graduation rate by 18 percent. strongly encouraged to stick to the sup- spaces lost by Litton Reaves,” Morris the parking changes).” Chris Helms, director of student-athlete “Graduation rates are tough because port plan, as well as support from the said. However, McCoy said starting this academic support services. “There was of all the factors,” Helms said. “Retention administration of the University and Shultz is the farthest of the three weekend, parking services will carry a pleasant, but unexpected raise in the efforts are key and what we try to do is athletics department.” lots reserved strictly for Hokie con- out any action prescribed by the ath- regular graduation rate, so we’re close to start as soon as student-athletes arrive The future looks brighter for Hokie tributors, said Tom Gabbard, associate letics department to reprimand park- where we want to be.” here. In the first year, we want to lead athletic graduation rates. As this year’s athletics director for internal affairs. ing violators. Also increasing by 4 percent is the them by having them grasp the support football team looks to graduate 13 of However, being a contributor still Though there were a few complaints male population of student-athletes system and hopefully they can go from the 14 players by the end of the season, does not guarantee a parking spot. about changes in public RV parking, studying and competing at Tech. there.” with the other athlete to graduate in the “Every year we have contribu- Morris said overall the changes were Female student-athletes graduate at a There are many integral parts of the spring. tors make donations to this school,” well received by the fans. Page 2 Collegiate Times Friday, September 5, 2003 News in Brief Senate votes to block FCC ownership plan Pilot escapes inside the boat then caused it by Alan Fram Communications Commission scheduled on Thursday. try changed by satellite and to sink. Associated Press voted to let individual compa- Buoyed by that decision, cable stations, as well as by the emergency plane nies own stations serving up to consumer groups expanded Internet. landing uninjured WASHINGTON (AP) 45 percent of the nation’s view- their fight against the rules by “The position has not Old South theme — A Senate committee voted ers, compared with the current petitioning the FCC to abandon changed” on the White House’s WILLIAMSBURG (AP) offends patrons Thursday to prevent federal cap of 35 percent. the regulations, saying they veto threat, said White House — The pilot of a single-engine regulators from letting media The FCC’s broad overhaul resulted from a flawed decision spokeswoman Claire Buchan. plane escaped injury during an NEW YORK—A Korean- companies own larger shares of of the decades-old restrictions that denied the public a chance But there has been strong emergency landing Thursday AATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A new the nation’s television market, would allow a single company to comment. congressional sentiment against in James City County, state bar named after a Confederate defying a White House veto to own combinations of news- With billions of dollars and raising the cap on television police said. general and decorated with threat. papers and broadcast outlets programming control at stake, ownership, leading many law- Sgt. D.S. Carr said troopers Confederate flags and other The Senate Appropriations in the same area. The language the fight over the national TV makers to conclude Bush would and local police began looking vestiges of the Old South Committee’s voice vote came approved by the Appropriations ownership cap is pitting the not cast his first veto as presi- for the plane shortly after 8 has upset some University of six weeks after the House panel would not affect that part television broadcast networks dent on the issue. a.m. after the Federal Aviation Georgia students. approved a bill that would also of the FCC’s plan, but some against many local station own- “In my heart, I don’t think Administration lost sight of it “I’m definitely surprised,” block the liberalized ownership senators said they would try ers and a coalition of conserva- they would veto this bill” over on radar. The pilot also had said Melvin Hines, a black rules. After Thursday’s vote, to block it, too, when the full tive and liberal groups. the caps, Sen. Ted Stevens, R- sent out a distress call, Carr sophomore from Albany. “I the Republican chairman of Senate considers the measure. The White House has threat- Alaska, told reporters. said. thought that after all this the Appropriations Committee On Wednesday, a federal ened to veto legislation that Critics say the proposal Police found the 1995 Piper time things would have said he believed President Bush appeals court in Philadelphia thwarts the new regulations, would give too much power to Warrior behind a construction changed. People don’t see it would not veto the measure. temporarily blocked the new arguing they are needed in a the networks, at the expense of site near the Williamsburg- actually offends other In June, the Federal rules from taking effect as 21st Century television indus- local station owners. James City County people.” Courthouse. The owners of General Neil Wallace, 53, told police Beauregard’s, which recently the plane began sputtering and opened just a few blocks from then stalled. He tried to switch campus, said they didn’t Judicial nominee Estrada withdraws name to a second fuel tank but could intend to be racist and simply not get the aircraft restarted, wanted to create a bar with a by John Solomon ment at the hands of 45 United States ing Miguel Estrada to withdraw his nomina- so he set it down in a muddy unique atmosphere. Associated Press senators during the more than two years tion,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. field. The plane was not dam- his nomination was pending,” Bush said in Sen. George Allen, R-Va., said he hoped aged. WASHINGTON — Attorney Miguel a statement. Estrada would be renominated in the future. Judge throws out Estrada, whose appointment to a federal “Despite his superb qualifications and the Estrada said in his letter that he hopes to McDonalds suit appellate court judgeship was blocked by wide bipartisan support for his nomination,” work for the government again sometime Va. men rescued Democrats in a protracted fight with the he said, “these Democrat senators repeated- in the future. from river NEW YORK (AP) — For a Bush White House, asked Thursday that he ly blocked an up or down vote that would “I profoundly hope that, at some time in second time this year, a federal be removed from consideration. have led to Mr. Estrada’s confirmation. The the future, I may be called again to serve my WATERVIEW, Va. (AP) judge threw out a class-action “I write to ask you to withdraw my pend- treatment of this fine man is an unfortunate country in some capacity,” he said. — Three Spotsylvania County lawsuit Thursday that blamed ing nomination,” Estrada said in a letter to chapter in the Senate’s history.” The White House had no immediate com- men were rescued by the Coast McDonald’s for making people President Bush. “I believe that the time has The statement was issued on Air Force ment. Guard after spending 16 hours fat. come to return my full attention to the prac- One as Bush flew to a speech in Kansas Bush aggressively tried to get the Senate in the Rappahanock River U.S. District Judge Robert tice of law and to regain the ability to make City, Mo. to approve Estrada early this year, but has when their boat sank during a Sweet said the plaintiffs failed long-term plans for my family.” The monthslong battle came to head in been silent on the issue in recent months. fishing trip. to show that the fast-food chain Estrada was one of a handful of fed- July when Senate Republicans mounted He staged a series of public events last Linwood Acors Sr., 59, misled consumers into believ- eral judicial nominees named by Bush who a weeklong effort to get the nominations winter that cast Democratic opposition to Linwood Acors Jr., 39, and ing its food was nutritious and became lightning rods during the Senate con- through. Estrada as “purely political” and called David McAllister were picked part of a healthy diet. firmation process, where Democrats argued Democrats successfully filibustered that Democratic refusal to approve him as a up a day after their boat sank Sweet tossed out an ear- they were too conservative to serve on the attempt. “travesty.” Tuesday around noon. lier version of the lawsuit nation’s second highest court. Republicans “It’s a terrible day for justice in America “Your personal involvement on my Authorities said waves in January that claimed countered that the Democrats were biased, when a partisan minority of the Senate can behalf has been a particular source of pride pounding the boat caused McDonald’s food causes health noting that Estrada is Hispanic. obstruct an extremely well-qualified nomi- and comfort to me,” Estrada said in the let- the bilge pump to quit. Water problems in children. “Mr. Estrada received disgraceful treat- nee to the federal bench, to the point of forc- ter to Bush.
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Shroder said the four colleges are encouraged to bring a canned Phil Blevins, Extension Agent At the trade show, exhibitors are letting the public know the food item to donate. by Leslie Hoffman “We wanted the entire theme in Agriculture from Washington from various businesses and vast amounts of things done as As for the weather, the rain fell Associated Press to be reaching out to Hispanic County. “(We want them to organizations have set up booths well as working the companies. steadily but it didn’t dampen the American families,” said Debra understand) the fact that we allowing showcase attendants to He said it is an opportunity to showcase celebration. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. DeShong, communications work for Virginia Tech and offer view the latest products and ser- spread less-known informa- “We are just happy to be here — The Democratic presi- director for the Democratic research-based information to vices available for homeowners tion about what and the weather dential debate is providing National Committee. the people to help make their or agricultural producers. Virginia Tech is will take care the party with a high-profile New Mexico Gov. Bill lives better.” Shroder said about 250 exhib- doing. Thereʼs a lot of of itself before opportunity to deliver a simple Richardson, a former congress- Even if a person is not agri- its will be open at the showcase. Dave Davis, an “ the show is over message: “Queremos tu voto,” man and Energy Secretary dur- culturally inclined, Blevins said Collegiate clubs have also set up advisor in Virginia things to see here, and we’ll have which translates to “we want ing the Clinton administration, he would encourage people to booths dispensing information. Tech’s two-year a lot of things that a lot of people your vote.” lobbied national Democrats come. The 2003 showcase is co- Agricultural come through,” Hispanics represent the to bring the first debate to “There’s a lot of things to see sponsored by Southern States Technology pro- Virginia Tech is Webb said. country’s largest and fast- his state. Richardson and here, a lot of things that Virginia Cooperative and the John Deere gram, said the doing on this farm Mike Shroder est growing minority group the Congressional Hispanic Tech is doing on this farm that Company. agriculture tech- that I think would said, despite and securing their votes in Caucus are co-hosting the I think would be interesting to “This is a showcase of all ani- nology booth was the heavy the 2004 election is crucial debate. everybody — not just farmers,” mal agriculture, all crop science,” representative be interesting to clouds and cool for both political parties. In “I believe Hispanics will Blevins said. said Bob Webb, a Southern States of some of the everybody — not just temperatures, recognition of that political be the key voting bloc in four Educational activities and Co-op feed salesperson and tech- courses offered farmers.” people are still reality, Democrats are holding battleground states — in New seminars will be presented by nical representative. in the agriculture coming out. Thursday night’s televised Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Tech faculty, VCE specialists, and “If they want to find out what technology major The 2003 debate involving the nine can- Florida,” Richardson said. other experts daily. farmers do, this is the place to such as fruits and Phil Blevins Virginia didates in a state with a large “And I believe those four states Visitors to the showcase can do it.” vegetables, land- Extension Agent in Tech Farm Hispanic population and a will decide the presidency.” find demonstrations on every- University sponsors include scape contracting, Agriculture and Family Hispanic governor. New Mexico Democrats thing from police and fire rescue Colleges of Agriculture and irrigation and turf Showcase will Beyond location, the debate hold their presidential caucus to turkey calling, Shroder said. Life Sciences, Liberal Arts management. continue until will include questions in Feb. 3. Additionally, demos will be and Human Sciences, and Another major focus at Tech’s Saturday. Daily hours are from English and Spanish. It is being President Bush has long offered on high-tech GPS, heavy Natural Resources; Virginia Farm and Family Showcase is 10:00 a.m. — 5 p.m. Kentland co-produced by the country’s courted Hispanics, often inject- equipment and a sheep dog will Maryland Regional College food. A number of food vendors Farm is located eight miles west largest Spanish-language net- ing Spanish into his campaign round up a flock of sheep at of Veterinary Medicine, VCE, at the showcase serve meals, of Blacksburg. Parking is $5 but work, Univision, which will speeches and television ads. scheduled times. A corn maze, Agricultural Experiment Station, snacks and treats like snow there is no charge for people with air a translated version of the While previous Republican livestock birthing center and and Division of Continuing cones. a Hokie Passport or Tech parking debate on Saturday. Public presidential nominees failed tours of Kentland farm will be Education, University Outreach This year the Second Harvest permit. For more information, television will broadcast the to break 30 percent among offered throughout the weekend. of International Affairs Program Food Bank is anticipating the visit
by Leigh Strope involved recognized how vital competitive in these very chal- support him or send him home Associated Press it was to reach an agreement.” lenging times,” said Lawrence Preserved in the deal are Babbio, Verizon’s vice chair- WASHINGTON — A existing provisions that protect man and president. “It achieves by Lara Sukhtian that many describe as impos- whether to hold a confidence tentative, five-year agree- workers against a creative solu- Associated Press sible,” Abbas said. vote — possibly by next week. ment was reached Thursday layoffs and pro- tion to all major At the start of the parliamen- Several legislators said they night between Verizon hibit transfers I think everyone economic issues RAMALLAH, West Bank tary session, about 200 activists feared a vote would be too divi- Communications and unions out of commu- “ so that employ- — Palestinian Prime Minister in Arafat’s Fatah movement sive and said one might not be that provides raises and job nities without was mindful of the ees continue to Mahmoud Abbas asked parlia- demonstrated in support of called at all. protections for 78,000 East employee con- enormous stakes ... receive indus- ment Thursday to either sup- their leader. Seven masked Abbas’ appeal is the lat- Coast telephone technicians sent. However, for its potential effect try-leading ben- port him or strip him of his post, men from the est chapter and operators. workers hired efits and wages, saying infighting is keeping him crowd broke in a power The deal comes more than a after the con- on telecommunica- and Verizon can from making progress on a U.S.- down a door I am not attached struggle that month after contracts expired tract takes effect tions in the Northeast better control its backed peace plan. to the building “to this post ... and began just after and the unions threatened to will not have and Mid-Atlantic.” costs, especially Weakened by a power and smashed Arafat, under strike. Federal Mediation and those protec- when compared struggle with Yasser Arafat, windows before will not make any strong interna- Conciliation Service Director tions. with past con- Abbas told legislators he must unarmed guards effort to keep this tional pressure, Peter Hurtgen joined the con- The agree- Peter Hurtgen tracts.” be given full power to carry out forced them out. post” appointed him tentious talks to successfully ment also mediator Workers will reforms required by the “road Also in April. The avert an Aug. 3 walkout. provides for receive immedi- map” peace plan. If the demand Thursday, two wrangled Members of the annual, struc- ate cash bonus- is met, Abbas would have a Palestinian gun- Mahmoud Abbas over Abbas’ Communications Workers of tured talks on jobs and wages to es of 3 percent, or an average stronger hand against militants men shot and Palestinian prime minister Cabinet choices America and the International “mutually assess changes in the of $1,600, upon approval of the he is pressing to stop attacks killed an Israeli and Arafat has Brotherhood of Electrical economy and the competitive contracts. Base wages will then against Israelis. soldier in an refused to give Workers still must approve the environment and to balance increase 2 percent annually, for Abbas, summing up his first ambush near the him complete agreement, which includes 27 any basic wage increase above 2 a total of 8 percent during the 100 days in office, stopped short West Bank town of Jenin. The control over Palestinian secu- separate local contracts. percent against the needs of the contract. Cost-of-living increas- of seeking a vote of confidence Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, an rity forces. “I think everyone was mind- company to reduce the size of es are possible in years four and that could topple him, but armed group loosely linked to Abbas would have more ful of the enormous stakes, the work force,” Verizon said. five, depending on inflation. said he is leaving his future in Fatah, claimed responsibility. sway over militant groups like not just for labor-management But the contract will remain Pensions will increase by parliament’s hands. Parliament scheduled a Hamas and Islamic Jihad if he in this situation, but for its in place if both sides do not 11 percent over the life of the “I am not attached to this closed-door session Saturday fully controlled the armed ser- potential effect on telecommu- agree on changes. contract. Annual profit-sharing post and I am not (making) and to meet with Abbas again and vices, but Arafat doesn’t want to nications in the Northeast and “This landmark agreement cash bonuses next year through will not make any effort to keep discuss his demands, after give up one of his last concrete Mid-Atlantic,” Hurtgen said in is fair for employees and at the 2008 will give employees a this post. It is a difficult mission which legislators were to decide sources of power. a statement. “I think everyone same time helps Verizon remain minimum of $3,000. Page 4 Collegiate Times Friday, September 5, 2003 Schools: Group International leaders criticize U.S. plan
by Geir Moulson Jacques Chirac insisted sufficient.” many other Security Council wants 40,000 students Associated Press Washington had to go further. “Now is the time the to look members. “We are naturally ready to forward, and that can only hap- “We will see in the negotia- Continued from page 1 tion, Bull said. DRESDEN, Germany — The study it in the most positive pen if the United Nations can tions in the next days how far “Every person who is a leaders of Germany and France manner,” Chirac take responsibil- we can get,” Pleuger said. “It’s will be a number of member of the commonwealth criticized a U.S. draft resolution said. “But we ity for the politi- a good working basis but it cer- state-wide lobby efforts under- has an election to vote in,” he seeking international troops and are quite far cal process,” tainly can be improved.” way. said. money for Iraq, saying it falls removed from Now is the time Schroeder said. French Defense Minister “What’s going to allow us to “There are 145,000 college short by not granting responsi- what we believe “to look forward, and Chirac said Michele Alliot-Marie said the be affective in the spring is vot- students in the common- bility to Iraqis or a large enough is the priority he believed any U.S. draft was “a base to work ing in the fall,” Ferguson said. wealth and that’s more than role to the United Nations. objective, which that can only happen vote on a U.S. with,” but added that as it If Virginia 21 reaches its enough to sway many elec- The two nations lined up their is the transfer if the United Nations resolution was stands, “it is not sufficient for goal of 40,000 students by tions. stances ahead of tough negotia- of political can take responsibil- still some time France.” Nov. 4, the students will have “It gives us a stronger voice tions over the U.S. draft resolu- responsibility to away. “We will Speaking at a news confer- a good chance at affecting in being united.” tion put forward Wednesday. an Iraqi govern- ity for the political certainly have ence in Strasbourg, Alliot-Marie change in higher education, Virginia 21 coined ‘21’ Secretary of State Colin Powell ment as quickly process.” the occasion to said it “does not seem to meet he said. as part of its name because said the United States welcomes as possible,” present modi- the conditions that (U.N. “Forty thousand is enough 21 is the median between “constructive input.” Chirac told Gerhard Schroeder fication and Secretary-General) Kofi Annan to make a significant difference the ages, 18 and 24 — the The U.S. proposed seeks reporters. amendments. himself set down so the United German chancellor in elections all across the com- target age group of the coali- troops and money for Iraq’s Schroeder That’s where we Nations can intervene.” monwealth,” Ferguson said. tion. postwar reconstruction but said the draft stand now.” In Washington, Powell One element that makes this For more information declines to relinquish politi- resolution had Still, underlined that the resolu- year significant is the factor of about Virginia 21, visit cal or military control of the brought “movement” into the Germany’s U.N. Ambassador tion calls on the Iraqis to help having all 140 seats up for elec-
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EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL BOARD JEREMY DOEHNERT Jeremy Doehnert, Tiffany Hoffman, MANAGING EDITORS A.J. Mandracchia, Nick Pascale, TIFFANY HOFFMAN Rajan Nanavati, Kumar Malhotra, A.J. MANDRACCHIA Robert Drake, Eleanor Hopson, OPINIONS OPINIONS EDITOR NICK PASCALE Kate Lynch EDITORIAL ASSISTANT COMMENTARY& KATE LYNCH Editorial Smart leasing takes team work NATIONALISSUE That’s like paying 13 months of rent and if you don’t develop some com- John Robertson to stay at your apartment for twelve mon plan, you’ll always lose in those months. situations — always. Espresso tax a grande idea Some landlords even decide to send It would be similar to taking a group Last week, I invited you to show you an additional bill for damages of your most out-of-shape friends What is another 10 cents on an espresso coffee drink from Starbucks? On Sept. 16, your Hokie pride by contacting the because again, the students failed to who have never played football, not residents of Seattle will vote on a 10-cent tax on premium coffee drinks such as lattes, Student Government Association to document the condition of anything informing any of them about the rules white chocolate mochas and caramel macchiatos. get involved and make a change in when they moved in or moved out. of the game, never practicing . . . and The latte tax is expected to raise $7 million each year toward the salaries of daycare your community if you aren’t satisfied These bills are in excess of hundreds, then running in to Lane Stadium with- workers. Supporters of the bill say people who are willing to buy a $3 to $5 drink with the way things are. sometimes thousands, of dollars. out pads or helmets to play the varsity won’t even notice the levy. To the best of my knowledge, not This is your money. team in a regulation game. You’d have Others say the high-ended coffee drinks are purchased by the richest in society and one of you was spurred to make such Recently I’ve see students whose no chance of scoring, much less escap- do not see a problem with charging them extra to help a good cause. Those against a contact. landlords refused to let them out of ing from the field in one piece. the tax argue it fails to provide a long-term solution and it unfairly singles out coffee You may plan to get involved next their lease even though they were So, here’s a new approach (continu- drinkers. week, but if you wait, chances are living in potentially toxic conditions. ing the analogy) — emulate what our Naturally, the progressive tax is opposed by people who can afford it. good you’ll drop the ball. Perhaps an A few students have reported their team does on the field. They’re disci- Why not pay 10 more cents in order to help fund daycare for low-income children? analogy couched in familiar terminol- landlord even laughed at them when plined. They’ve got excellent coaches It may not be a permanent solution, but raising a few million dollars in the mean time ogy might help to motivate you. they asked to be allowed to terminate and they get the job done. doesn’t hurt anyone. While you go about your business their lease early when they discovered You have the tools to make accom- Progressive taxing on the local level is necessary for providing public services, such each day, a large number of your fel- they were living in a residence with plishments in our community and in as daycare, via tax policies not hindering those who are in most need of these services. low Hokies are suffering. I’ll give you lead paint flaking off the walls. Virginia the equivalent of what our Without such progressive taxes, the poor will continue to bear the burden of taxation an example. A growing number of students have team can do against an opponent. and continue to have average public services. With progressive tax, the community Over 11,000 of you live off campus. had to contend with problems involv- You’re smart and you have strength benefits as a whole and therefore the latte tax is the right step toward equal taxation. There are numerous landlords who ing black mold. This is a form of mold in numbers but you have no organi- serve this population. toxic enough to cause severe health zation. Take my word for it — if you Some of those companies and prop- problems in adults and may be lethal don’t start getting involved – this erty management businesses are, in to children and infants. week — your number will come up economic terms, quite large — they Several landlords have character- and you’ll be out there on the field have lots of capital. Most of them who ized this hazard as a minor problem by yourself against an imposing team have been in the business of renting to — taking minimal steps to correct the who will crush you like a bug. students also know the typical con- situation. A student complaining of Here’s how you start develop- cerns you’ll present. this problem was told the landlord has ing your team. Contact the Tenant’s All landlords are in the business to access to a huge team of lawyers and Association of Blacksburg at make a profit from renting to you. Like the students stood no chance.
the traditional economic indicators are business cycle was turning the corner ing with such a high unemployment to develop and be applied to business, Steven Du suggesting this recovery. at the end of 2002 when many corpo- ratio and continuing job loss. This we will see this is a long-term trend. Three critical factors: investments, rations’ stocks started to rise. Today’s has seldom happened in the past and Further, migration to developing consumer consumption and exports are economy, represented by high tech should not happen according to classic countries will generate an even more Student graduates are still struggling up — indicating a fairly encouraging industry and e-commerce, reaped the economic theory. prolonged structural unemployment to find jobs and stocks are assuming economic picture in the near future. highest gains. New economic theories might be issue. Therefore job searches will new bull markets — both indications of Consumer spending climbed 0.8 Expediate — a new business model able to explain this — science and become increasingly difficult in this the dawning of a new economic boom. percent in July, rising from June’s 0.6 leader — has grown more than 100 technology are the major drive for the country. On Sept. 3, Nasdaq closed at a new percent. According to the Department percent — the stock price of NetEase, particular economic phenomena in For the new graduates from colleges high not seen in 17 months after con- of Commerce, personal savings as a Chinese internet service provider, has jobs created by technology but can not with less professional experience who tinuing to rise for nearly a year while a percentage of disposable personal risen more than 100 times within one offset the unemployment caused by are competing with very experienced the Dow and S&P 500 ended up high- income rose to 3.8 percent from 3.1 year. Imagine how much you could automation. professionals for limited positions, est during the past 15 months — the percent in June. have earned even if you spent $50 and This is why we see a strong economic landing a job is a real challenge. cumulative results of more than two Low interest rates stimulate millions purchased 100 shares of NetEase at the recovery with high unemployment. As Nevertheless, a fairly encouraging quarters’ growth. of Americans to buy new homes result- end of 2002. new and emerging technologies devel- economy is in the future, more Back to the first quarter of this year, ing in an increased demand on the What is surprising and ironic is op, this trend will not be weakened but specifically the stock market will be many optimistic analysts still wonder real estate industry. Exports, the key unlike the economic growth before, this only solidified. rising for at least the next one or two if the United States was in a shaky to a solid recovery, have been under recovery is at the expense of job cuts A very simple example is years. stagnant economy with remarkable way for the most battered segment of and accompanied by a high unemploy- manufacturers who are not only able Surveys show 71 percent of concern about a double recession. If the manufacturing. ment ratio. While the economy and to produce more products through Americans are optimistic about the economy falls after a seeming rally, it This industry reports improvements stock market are experiencing growth, highly mechanized automation but future of the economy and look for- would be a real slump and it will take in output and productivity. The ISM so has unemployment — as high as 6.2 who are also able to distribute their ward to a better life. Most investors much more time to recover. index for new orders is higher than percent. merchandise through large-scale online agree, while it is a good time to invest Even the most conservative ana- expected at 59.6 since July and the In 2001 America lost about 1 million channels. in the stock market it is a difficult time lysts have solid reason to believe we index for production jumped 8 points jobs. This year, 2.4 million jobs were Both methods significantly improve to find a job. will continue to see a relatively strong to 61.6 for both. This is the most signifi- lost. productivity while remarkably economic performance in the not so cant growth in the last 4 years. Even for a business major, it is hard reducing the labor required. Steven Du is a business columnist distant future. Without a doubt, all of In fact, the stock market indicated a to understand the economy is recover- Because the technology will continue for the Collegiate Times.
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• With auto-pay Friday, September 5, 2003 Ⅲ Collegiate Times Ⅲ Page 7 Bishop affi rms support for married priests Judge dismisses 10 by Juliet Williams the requirement that candidates dently embrace my own celibate they exercised their rights under Commandments suit Associated Press for priesthood remain celibate. commitment, and believe it a canon law. “It is by no means clear that, providential blessing for priests Lay groups predicted the issue MILWAUKEE — Responding as their letter states, a change in and for the church,” Dolan will not disappear. by Bob Johnson Chief Justice Roy Moore, who to priests who argued that mar- the discipline of clerical celibacy wrote. “It is a Call to Action Associated Press had the monument moved ried men should be allowed would necessarily bring about gift cherished by Wisconsin cir- into the judicial building two into the priesthood, the head of an increase in the numbers of the church since (Celibacy) is a culated a letter MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A years ago, marched to the the U.S. Conference of Catholic candidates for priesthood,” the time of Jesus, “ to Gregory ask- federal judge rejected a lawsuit Alabama Capitol and presented Bishops affirmed his support Gregory wrote. common among gift cherished by the ing for an open Thursday that argued the remov- a wooden plaque of the Ten for celibacy Thursday and ques- While the number of American the ordained church since the time dialogue on al of a Ten Commandments Commandments to Gov. Bob tioned whether adding married priests has dwindled, Gregory from apostolic of Jesus ... expected the topic and monument from the state judi- Riley’s chief of staff. clerics would increase the num- noted that several mainline times, expected received nearly cial building was an unconstitu- Patrick Mahoney of the ber of priests. Protestant denominations and of priests from of priests from 250 responses tional endorsement of nontheis- Christian Defense Coalition, an The conference released a branches of Judaism have suf- early centuries, early centuries, and in four days, tic beliefs. organizer of the pro-monument letter sent from its president, fered shortages of clergy even and required of required ... for close president Lois U.S. District Judge Myron protests, said Moore’s support- Bishop Wilton Gregory, to though their ministers and rab- them for close to Ahlhauser said. Thompson ruled the empty ers want the plaque displayed Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy bis can marry. 1,000 years. to 1,000 years.” The group pro- space or “nothingness” left in a public area of the Capitol Dolan, in answer to a letter The bishop suggested the “It is not some motes a more in the building’s rotunda “is and not in Riley’s office. Moore from about 160 local priests. The problem across faiths may be stodgy Vatican Timothy Dolan open church. neither an endorsement of initially installed the 5,300- group, more than a quarter of the that the role of religion in U.S ‘policy’ that has “I can’t speak `nontheistic belief’ nor a sign pound marker in the rotunda Milwaukee Archbishop archdiocese’s clerics, called last culture has declined and must been ‘imposed,’ for other faiths, of disrespect for Christianity or of the judicial building because month for opening the priest- be restored. but a gift savored but I know for any other religion.” he said it represented the moral hood to married men. In a column published for millennia,” Dolan wrote. our faith, there are alternatives” Rather, he wrote in his opin- foundation of American law. Gregory said he is convinced Thursday in the Catholic Herald Dolan met Tuesday with the to celibacy, she said, such as ion, it demonstrates government Thompson ruled the monument the church must continue to fol- newspaper, Dolan also said he three priests who initiated the ordaining married deacons who neutrality toward religion. The an unconstitutional promotion low centuries-old dictates upheld fully supports the celibacy rule. letter campaign. They went already are trained in many ruling came shortly after about of religion by government and by Pope John Paul II, including “I enthusiastically and confi- through church channels first as priestly duties. 150 supporters of suspended ordered it removed. Anti-terrorism center may Custody battle threatens Asian couple by Woody Baird attended a hearing at which the December 2001, the Hes were examine plane decontamination Associated Press Hes opposed a petition to take escorted from the Bakers’ resi- away their parental rights to dence by police. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Chinese Anna Mae. At a hearing before State by Jeffrey McMurray In developing a decontami- Joseph Pallone, vice presi- couple facing possible deporta- “We are not specialists on law, Chancery Court Judge D.J. Associated Press nation plan, the center could dent of Washington opera- tion while trying to regain cus- but still we hope to see the rights Alissandratos, the Hes sought a be preparing for either the tions for Strategic Technology tody of their 4-year-old daughter and interests of our citizens summary judgment, or immedi- WASHINGTON — Congress intentional act of weapon- Enterprises, a subsidiary failed Thursday to block termi- protected by ate decision, is considering broadening the ized bioterrorism or naturally of STERIS Corporation, nation of their parental rights. the court,” said dismissing the role of an Alabama-based anti- occurring viruses. says the Anniston center’s Shaoqiang He and Qin Luo Wang Yigong, We are not Bakers’ parental terrorism center by asking it to “It’s just another wrinkle experience training first must now defend those rights at first secretary of “ rights petition. train airplane personnel in the they can do, and they’re very responders to chemical attacks trial Sept. 29. the embassy. specialists on law, Alissandratos event of an in-flight viral out- interested in doing,” said makes it a natural to take on They are scheduled for a fed- As a step but still we hope to rejected the break, such as SARS. Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, the task. eral court hearing in December, toward adop- Hes’ request and The proposal, tucked inside the Republican chairman of the “The SARS outbreak was just and if deported before regaining tion, the Bakers see the rights and their petition for a measure to pay for next Transportation Appropriations an illustration of what could custody of their daughter Anna seek to termi- interests of our a jury trial. year’s transportation initia- subcommittee. happen with a biocontamina- Mae, could lose her forever. nate the Hes’ citizens protected by If the Hes tives, designates $8.5 million “Think of all the potential tion event,” Pallone said. An American couple, Jerry parental rights lose their to study cabin decontamina- biological weapons, and think “SARS, even though it was and Louise Baker, want to adopt under state law, the court.” parental rights, tion, with $3.75 million ear- of an airplane. I think of it all a relatively simple virus, put a Anna Mae over her parent’s arguing they the Bakers can marked for the Center for the time when I fly.” tremendous burden on the air objections. Anna Mae’s parents have abandoned Wang Yigong move toward Domestic Preparedness in Shelby was instrumental in transportation network. The put her in foster care shortly Anna Mae. first secretary, adoption. If the Anniston, Ala. getting the proposal included repercussions are still being after her birth in 1999 because The Hes Chinese embassy Bakers lose, More important than the in the Senate version of the bill, felt.” they were out of work could not contend the more hearings money, however, could be the which his panel finished writ- It’s unclear what role afford to support her. Bakers have on custody must new mission for CDP, which ing Wednesday. Senators still STERIS, which specializes in The dispute has drawn blocked their attempts to visit be held. in the past has focused almost must approve it on the floor decontamination technologies, the interest of the Chinese their daughter for more than The Hes are trying to stay in exclusively on preparing first- and negotiate with the House would play in the new initia- Embassy in Washington, D.C. two years. During an argument the United States until the cus- responders for terrorism. on the differences. tive. Two embassy representatives between the two couples in tody dispute is settled.
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Jolie from his body, but not rock-a-billy singer is tour- “I think it’s inappropri- The members of Acoustic Syndicate, Fitz and from his soul. ing to support his new CD, ate,” he said. “If I go sing Bryon McMurry, along with their cousin Steve, Inside his tour bus Tuesday “The Edge of the World”, that song for an audience Don’t let the name fool you, there was noth- have been playing music together since child- night, Thornton rolled up the released in August. He and and there are fans of hers in ing acoustic about last night’s explosive perfor- hood where musical influences included rock sleeve of his leopard-print “Tombraider” star Jolie the audience and I sing all mance at the Lyric given by the up-and-coming bands such as Led Zeppelin and Queen and bathrobe to reveal he has cov- divorced in May. this wonderful stuff about live musical act, Acoustic Syndicate. reggae melodies sung straight from the mouths ered up the left forearm tattoo It was Thornton’s fifth mar- us and we’ve split up, I This normally calm landmark theater was of migrant pickers who worked with the boys in of his ex-wife’s name. riage and her second. think it’s not going to draw a set aflame as the lights rose and melodious the farmland. “See the `A’ right there?” “I realized while I was good reaction from them, pos- rhythms blasted among the four musicians Jay Sanders, who joined the band in 1998, Thornton aaked AP Radio. in pain that I was heal- sibly.” playing instruments ranging from the banjo to a provides a funk-driven bass texture to his treble “That’s where it said ing at the same time and I What about the line from mandolin, all with furious speed while staying charged counterparts, relaying this to their fran- `’Angelina.’ And those are thought, You know what? the song, “They said we would in sync. tic, head-bobbing audience through his mastery the four blood drops that rep- That’s what this record’s never make it”? This North Carolina based quartet blends of both the upright and electric bass. The second resent the two of us and my going to be. It’s about a bro- “I think, how ironic,” an eclectic array of reggae, bluegrass, funk and set is much more energetic than the first; begin- boys. I had it covered up with ken person, about someone Thornton said. “It doesn’t hurt rock into a live show so unique and entertaining ning with new release, Terra Firma then fading an angel and it says `’Peace’ who’s broken and I’ve been me because that relationship that it’s no wonder Syndicate has played with into Neighbors, the switch from one song to the right here. It’s like, basically broken forever. I’m still bro- served a purpose in her life the likes of Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Dave other being so perfected it’s unrecognizable. my way of saying no hard feel- ken, but I’m on the way to and it served a purpose in my Matthews. If you weren’t lucky enough to experience this ings.” healing.” life. As the band ascended the stage strumming musical wonder in the flesh, Acoustic Syndicate the chords of the well known, Ride That Ride, has a string of CD’s available, the most recent members of the audience lept out of assigned being Terra Firma. Each CD release has gotten seating into rapid clumps of bouncing energy. rave reviews and portrays the talent of this band “This show is one for music lovers, its so in a compacted form, yet could never hold a original and funky — it just kind of gets in your candle to the wonder that is Acoustic Syndicate blood. You have to dance,” said Greg Mercer, live. a junior. No longer than a few seconds later, I looked to the front of the room to find Greg and Alice Husak is a staff writer for the Collegiate Times.
TED MARTELLO/SPPS The quartet Acoustic Syndicate rocked the Lyric last night, playing songs from their most recent album Terra Firma. Cosby holds pep rally at Baylor
WACO, Texas — Comedian “It’s about the fact that you charges, revelations of secretly Bill Cosby was greeted by were left out of all this. It’s paid players, failed drug tests Baylor’s marching band and about how tragedy came, but and a tape-recorded plot by a crowd estimated at 20,000 nobody really remembered former coach Dave Bliss to people Thursday night at a that you were coming and cover up wrongdoing have “pep rally” designed to boost you were a part of this as shaken the world’s largest morale at a university shaken well.” Baptist university. by heartache and scandal. Cosby, sporting a yellow “We’re going to have fun,” Cosby gave the free perfor- “Baylor Track & Field” T-shirt, Cosby promised, drawing mance at Floyd Casey Stadium, said he wanted to “build up” huge applause. home of the university’s foot- the students following the He didn’t disappoint, keep- ball team. death of basketball player ing the audience laughing “Tonight, it’s about you,” Patrick Dennehy. throughout a 90-minute com- Cosby told the crowd, which Since Dennehy’s death and edy routine that made light filled the west side of the sta- the arrest of former teammate of his “C average” daughter’s dium facing the stage. Carlton Dotson on murder college experience.
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Friday, September 5, 2003 Collegiate Times Page 9 ‘Grand Concert on National Mall Correspondents rip Ole Opry’ helps kick off NFL season celebrity interviews leaving by Marty Niland one checkpoint to get inside, but people were by David Bauder Jackson talking. Associated Press orderly. Bags were inspected for banned items Associated Press After noticing NBC News including alcohol, weapons and glass contain- used its corporate relationship CMT WASHINGTON — It rained much of the day, ers. NEW YORK—If you see with “Access Hollywood” but skies cleared as a huge concert got under- Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, some celebrity interviews on to land the Affleck and J.Lo NASHVILLE, Tenn. way on the National Mall Thursday night. Aretha Franklin and Good Charlotte were on the “60 Minutes,” the correspon- interview, ABC agreed to (AP) — The live televi- Six blocks of the Mall were filled with con- bill for the concert, which was to be followed by dents are probably holding share celebrity chats with sion broadcast from the certgoers in a crowd that could rival the size a live broadcast on the TV screens of the season their noses. another syndicated program, Grand Ole Opry is mov- normally seen on the Fourth of July. opener between the Washington Redskins and Morley Safer, Steve Kroft “Entertainment Tonight.” ing from Country Music District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. New York Jets. and Lesley Stahl didn’t hide Stahl and Kroft noted Television to its smaller Williams welcomed the crowd to NFL Kickoff “I’m here to see Aerosmith. I’ve never seen their distaste Wednesday for entertainment celebrities are competitor, Great American Live from the National Mall, and paid tribute them before,” said Rosie Riddciuto, 24. “It’s the hottest trend in their line of usually the most demanding Country. to the 25,000 military members who were the free, I live in D.C., it seems like it should be a work. Celebrity chats are such interview subjects — in terms The hour-long country guests of honor. fun event.” winners for newsmagazines of what they will talk about music show, “Grand Ole The opening act, a Maryland band called The concert was part of Operation Tribute to that NBC and and when they Opry Live,” has appeared Good Charlotte, got a loud reception from Freedom, a military effort to encourage public ABC arranged will appear on CMT every Saturday crowd, many of whom braved a steady drizzle support for U.S. troops coming home from Iraq for help from This cloying by — usually to night since 2001. It draws for about two hours before the concert started. and Afghanistan. The best seats in the crowd entertainment “ promote their 1.5 million to 2 million The concert was beamed on large TV screens were reserved for 25,000 military personnel, and news shows in various television latest projects. viewers and was CMT’s along the Mall, and featured ads for the a member of each branch of the armed services landing them reporters for the Affleck and highest-rated weekly sponsors’ products, as well as public service was scheduled to introduce a musical act. this summer. right to interview Lopez only series. announcements urging people to volunteer on Police and city officials braced for heavier “This cloy- talked about The move means the TV the nation’s public lands. than normal traffic during the evening rush ing by vari- the slut du jour just their romance broadcast will reach fewer “There’ve been no problems so far,” D.C. hour, with commuters heading home from ous television becomes kind of a when their viewers. Great American Metropolitan Police Chief Charles H. Ramsey work, concertgoers entering downtown, and reporters for silly joke.” bomb movie, Country, which started in said. Redskins ticket holders trying to get to FedEx the right to “Gigli,” came 1996, reaches only 25.2 mil- Workers manning five first aid stations Field in Landover, Md., for the 9 p.m. game. interview the out. lion U.S. households, com- agreed with that assessment, saying the However, traffic was much lighter than slut du jour just Morley Safer “It’s made pared to the more than 70 biggest problem they had seen were bee feared. Metro also saw fewer subway riders than becomes kind “60 Minutes” correspondent doing these million households reached stings. it had planned for. of a silly joke, interviews a by CMT. Following a security sweep, four checkpoints The transit agency planned to continue rush something out little more dis- “There isn’t a bigger, lon- opened for the public to get onto the Mall. It hour service until 10 p.m., but cut back at 7 of `Saturday tasteful for all ger-running music show on took about 15 minutes for the initial crowds at p.m. Night Live,’” Safer said at a of us,” Kroft said. “It’s turned TV today,” said Jeff Wayne, panel discussion arranged us all into shills.” president of Great American by the National Television More often than not, Stahl Country, whose parent Academy. said, these celebrities aren’t company is Jones Media He acknowledged though, particularly interesting. Networks of Englewood, Bush to commemorate terror attacks “60 Minutes” wasn’t immune “Most of the time, we walk Colo. to chasing after the big “gets,” away from them,” said “60 “It really puts us on the ▪ Vice President Dick “September 11 is a som- to observe a moment of silence a TV phrase Safer detests. Minutes” executive producer map.” ber day for remembrance, at 8:46 a.m., the moment when Over the past year, inter- Don Hewitt. During the past CMT and Gaylord Cheney will attend a reflection and prayer,” said the first plane hit the World views with Whitney Houston, year, “60 Minutes” has inter- Entertainment, which owns presidential spokesman Scott Trade Center. Sharon Osbourne, Ben Affleck viewed Nicole Kidman, Sheryl the Opry, tried but failed to memorial service at McClellan. In the afternoon, Bush and Jennifer Lopez have Crow and Billy Crystal. negotiate a new agreement Ground Zero in New He said it also was an occa- will go to Walter Reed Army been unexpected ratings hits. Usually a comfortable profit with the Opry. sion for the Medical Center, ABC, NBC and Fox competed center for CBS, “60 Minutes” Steve Buchanan, senior York City nation to reaf- in Washington, feverishly during February has more leeway to say no than vice president of media and by Terence Hunt firm its com- September 11 is to meet with sweeps for footage of Michael its competitors. entertainment for Gaylord, mitment and troops wound- Associated Press “ said CMT proposed a deal resolve in the a somber day for ed in Iraq. that would have broadcast war against ter- remembrance, Bush signed fewer shows. ABOARD AIR FORCE rorism. reflection and two proclama- Great American Country ONE (AP) - President Bush Next tions Thursday, will air “Grand Ole Opry will attend a prayer service Wednesday, on prayer” one of which Live” every Saturday at of remembrance and observe the eve of the designated 7 p.m. CDT and increase a moment of silence to mark anniversary, Scott McClellan Sept. 11 as a the number of repeat tele- the second anniversary of Bush will have presidential spokesman national day casts. the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, a dinner at the of prayer and Repeats will be three times 2001. White House remembrance. on weekends and twice on While Bush will be in and a screening The second Tuesday. Washington, Vice President of “Twin Towers,” an Academy designated the day as Patriot However, in the first year Dick Cheney will attend a Award-winning documentary Day. of the deal, Great American memorial service at Ground of the attacks on the World They call on Americans to Country will show fewer Zero in New York City and Trade Center towers. hold candlelight vigils and live episodes: only 26 Secretary of Defense Donald The following day he will prayer services to mark the day in the first year, down H. Rumsfeld will take part attend a prayer service at St. and direct governors to fly the from more than 40 in a wreath laying ceremony John’s Episcopal Church at flag at half-staff in honor of the live shows a year on at Arlington National Lafayette Square, which is victims of the terrorist attack. CMT. Cemetery. frequently attended by presi- The Opry’s TV Interior Secretary Gale dents. show has been on Norton will attend a cer- He will be accompanied by the air for 18 years. emony at Shanksville, Pa., the first lady. BLACKSBURG PAWN.COM Before CMT, it the site where one of the Then the president, his wife, appeared on TNN: The four terrorist-hijacked planes Laura, and members of his staff Nashville Network. crashed. will gather on the South Lawn
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This is week one for the 2003 CT sports picks. Check out www. collegiatetimes.com for more of the staff’s sports picks. Robert Kumar Rajan Michelle Adam Jana Jeremy Tiffany A.J. Nick Nathan Eleanor Nathaniel Keith Drake Malhotra Nanavati Hershman Abramson Renn Doehnert Hoffman Mandracchia Pascale Jones Hopson Adibi Willis Photo Sports Sports Associate Sports Associate Sports Sports Editor in Managing Managing Opinions Business Photo Hokie Hokie Editor Editor Editor Editor Editor Assistant Chief Editor Editor of Design Editor Manager Editor Defensive End Tight End NFL Jax @ Carolina Jacksonville Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Jacksonville Carolina Carolina Jacksonville Carolina Jacksonville Carolina Jacksonville Jacksonville Minn. @ Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Minnesota Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Balt. @ Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Baltimore Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Baltimore Baltimore Pittsburgh New Eng. @ Buff. Buffalo Buffalo New England Buffalo Buffalo New England Buffalo New England New England Buffalo New England New England New England New England SD @ Kansas City San Diego San Diego Kansas City San Diego San Diego Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City San Diego Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City St. Louis @ NYG NY Giants St. Louis St. Louis NY Giants St. Louis NY Giants St. Louis St. Louis NY Giants NY Giants St. Louis NY Giants St. Louis NY Giants Atlanta @ Dallas Dallas Atlanta Dallas Atlanta Atlanta Dallas Atlanta Atlanta Dallas Atlanta Atlanta Dallas Atlanta Dallas Chicago @ SF San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. Chicago San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. San Fran. Chicago San Fran. San Fran. Oakland @ Tenn. Tennessee Oakland Oakland Oakland Tennessee Oakland Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Oakland Oakland Tennessee Oakland Oakland Tampa Bay @ Philly Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Philadelphia Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Philadelphia Tampa Bay Philadelphia NCAA JMU @ Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Va. Tech Okla. @ Ala. Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Florida @ Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami Miami BYU @ USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC USC NC State @ Wake NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State NC State Maryland @ FSU Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Florida St. Marshall @ Tenn. Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Marshall Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee UVa @ South Car. UVa UVa UVa UVa South Car. UVa UVa UVa UVa South Car. UVa UVa UVa UVa Wash. State @ ND Notre Dame Wash. State Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Wash. St. Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame
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