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TECHNIQUEServing Georgia Tech since 1911 WREK grabs top honor in Creative Loafi ng By Denisse Gonzalez at all. Usually a radio station of for Best Overall Radio Station than the in-your-face popular Contributing Writer our caliber just goes for best non- in Atlanta. stations. Listeners are thankful commercial radio station, but To Th omas Shanks, a fi fth- for our eff orts to provide diverse Taped to the door leading out to step up and year Computer and interesting music, sports and of the WREK radio station offi ces go above and Science and community affairs program- is a sign that reads “What did you beyond 99X, “...to step up E l e c t r i c a l ming,” Shanks said. do today to make WREK awe- Project 96.1, and go beyond... Engineering In addition to sports and some?” On Sept. 26, the 110 staff and all these major, win- public affairs programming, members who work to make the other commer- all these other ning the title WREK broadcasts rock, rhythm station “awesome” were rewarded cial radio sta- commercial radio was overdue. and blues, classical music, jazz by Creative Loafi ng critics, who tions is really Shanks, who and a number of specialty shows, named WREK Best Overall monumental,” stations is really has been an including Indian Masala, featur- Radio Station in the newspaper’s Petrick said. monumental.” active listener ing Hindi music, Kosher Noise, “Best of Atlanta 2007” issue. Th is is the since he moved a sampling of Israeli music, and WREK General Manager fi rst year that to Atlanta 16 Hemispherios, a Latin rock Brad Petrick, a third-year Me- WREK, a non- Brad Petrick years ago, now show. chanical Engineering major, commercial, WREK General Manager works as chief “We as a station are not was surprised when he found student-run engineer for working for the marketing dol- out the station had been awarded station operat- the station. lars, so we can do what we feel the title. ing on a $60,000 annual budget, “I appreciate that this year and what we think is right. We By Jon Drews / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS “It kind of came out of left fi eld defeated multimillion dollar Creative Loafi ng writers took the Ricardo Ibarria, a second-year ISYE major, uses because we weren’t expecting it radio stations in the running time to listen to something other See WREK, page 2 a turntable during a WREK rap battle in April. Summit, speech Six Flags boasts high turnout feature Google VP By Supriya Ghorpade Contributing Writer By Corbin Pon & Arcadiy Kantor els that I have ever sat on,” said Assistant News Editor / Opinions Editor Chris Rouland, chief technical Last Friday, the fi fth annual Georgia Tech offi cer (CTO) of IBM Internet Night at Six Flags saw record attendance Th is past Tuesday, the Geor- Security Systems, who moderated with approximately 7500 Tech students, gia Tech Information Security the panel discussion. faculty, staff and guests in attendance. Th e Center (GTISC) hosted the Fall Members on the panel con- SGA sponsored event, which is a part of the 2007 Security Summit: Emerg- sisted of representatives from Ramblin’ Nights event series, has become ing Cyber Security Th reats and the private, public and academic increasingly popular each year due to a highly Countermeasures. Th e summit sectors. publicized marketing strategy. brought together a panel of lead- Rowan Trollope, VP of Mark Ladisch, a fi fth-year Industrial ers in the fi eld of information Consumer Products at Syman- Engineering major, and Erika Via, a fourth- security, headlined by Vinton tec, Caleb Sima, CTO of Spi year Biology major, coordinated this year’s Cerf, vice president and chief Dynamics, Paul Judge, CTO Six Flags event and worked closely with SGA internet evangelist for Google. of Secure Computing, George and other students. “Th is is probably one of the “We sent out two mega emails, we put strongest computer security pan- See Cerf, page 5 fl yers out, we also put up a couple of signs at the box offi ce in the Student Center,” Ladisch said. Housing reinstalls According to terms of the contract with the park, Tech needs at least 5,000 attendees to reserve the theme park. Funding was pro- North Avenue gates vided by SGA. Over $11,000 was petitioned through GSS last week for transportation, tickets and other expenses. Transportation was easily accessible for students who did not have independent means of transportation. Students were given free time slots to travel in buses starting from 4:45 p.m. Ladisch said that over 50 percent of students took the Stingers, while the rest drove or carpooled to the event.

By Ben Keyserling / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS See Six Flags, page 4 Workers bolt the new turnstiles together at the North Av- enue Apartments last Friday, providing some added security.

By James Hite because they didn’t feel secure… Contributing Writer Th ey felt that the area would be A car rounds one of the safer,” said Tim Gallagher, RHA loops of Deja Vu, one of As a result of a widespread president. several roller coasters at request for added security at the No representatives from Six Flags over Georgia. North Avenue Apartments, in Housing were available for part after a student was held at comment. knifepoint in an elevator, Hous- In order to pass through ing has reinstalled turnstile gates the turnstiles, a student must in the front area where originally use his or her prox-card. Th is anyone could walk in and out has the benefi t of keeping out freely. Th e turnstiles went up on non-residents who have no Friday, Sept. 28. legitimate reason to be in there, “Students and parents emailed but the added hassle, particularly Housing and [people] higher up when carrying loads or having in the administration and re- By Andrew Ash/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS quested that gates be put back in See Gate, page 4 2 • Friday, October 5, 2007 • Technique NEWS

Technique Online Voice your opinion! From the files of the GTPD... Last issue’s question received 97 responses. How safe do you feel on campus? Campus Crime

This North Avenue stuff is I’ve hired a personal Larceny-Theft Burglary making me nervous - 15% bodyguard - 7% 10/1/2007 10:00:00 hrs. 9/30/2007 2:00:00 hrs. Location: Chandler Stadium Location: Center Street Apartments Incident: Report that a black ‘03 Incident: Report of a stolen laptop Traffic Accident Acura RSX was entered and items computer, digital camera, and were taken currency 9/30/2007 10:48:00 hrs. Location: North Avenue @ Centen- 9/30/2007 19:30:00 hrs. 9/30/2007 22:30:00 hrs. nial Olympic Park Drive Location: Tech Parkway between Location: GT Softball Complex Incident: Report of a three vehicle Regents Drive and Northside Drive Incident: Report of stolen DVD, accident (injuries reported) Report that a black ‘03 Incident: DVD/VCR players, cameras, shoul- Honda Accord was entered and 10/1/2007 3:00:00 hrs. der bag and camera cases items were taken Location: Cherry Street/Ferst Criminal Trespass 9/29/2007 4:00:00 hrs. Drive/North Avenue 10/1/2007 9:15:00 hrs. Location: North Avenue Apart- Incident: Report of a hit and run Relatively safe - crime is For being in a city, Tech is ments motorcycle accident Location: Weber Building Incident: Report of a stolen Dell very isolated - 34% extremely safe - 44% Incident: Report of a damaged laptop computer By Kenny Baskett / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Criminal Damage to Property electronic card reader 10/1/2007 18:00:00 hrs. This week’s question: 9/29/2007 17:00:00 hrs. 9/29/2007 2:00:00 hrs. Location: Sigma Phi Epsilon What do you think of WREK’s award? Location: Rich Building Location: Pi Kappa Alpha Incident: Report of paint poured Incident: Report of broken picnic Incident: Report of a stolen Dell Tell us at www.nique.net on bricks tables laptop computer

from page 1 potential listeners. While the station money,” Shank said. to achieve financial independence, and in turn donate money back to WREK awaits approval from the Federal WREK is also planning on one of its strategic goals. the Institute,” Petrick said. Communications Commission, acquiring a high definition system “We’re looking to improve the Student listeners also support want to please listeners, but in the financial considerations are also which would allow it to broadcast cash flow to the radio station. Last WREK’s unique style. Last year, same aspect, we’re able to take risks additional programming on the Benjamin Fang, a third-year Physics and be different. Though people say same frequency at a higher sound major, tuned in every week for the we’re not popular, we make things “Though people say quality. The target date to lay the “Having diversity on Scores show, which featured video popular. I like to say that we start foundations for the system is March game music scores and pieces. the trends,”Petrick said. we’re not popular, of next year. the radio is much “It wasn’t the generic ‘America’s The station’s vault contains music we make things “The station wants to be on the better than having top forty,’ with a play list the size of dating back to March 25, 1968, the technological forefront of every- three. Having diversity on the radio first day WREK signed on the air popular. I like to thing. If something new in radio everyone play the is much better than having everyone with a broadcast area consisting of say that we start comes out, like an HD system, since exact same stuff.” play the exact same stuff. I’m glad a ten-mile radius. we are Georgia Tech, we want to be at they don’t just pander the most ge- Several Bob Marley albums later, trends.” the forefront of that,” Petrick said. neric, safest music,” Fang said. WREK’s broadcast area now extends The station has a history of being Benjamin Fang While the Creative Loafing crit- across Metro Atlanta, reaching as far Brad Petrick technologically minded. In 1994, Third-year Physics major ics chose WREK, the readers poll as Cherokee, Douglas and Gwinnett WREK General Manager WREK became one of the first radio returned a different choice, instead counties. stations to stream online. selecting Dave FM (92.9). Plans are already underway Funding for WREK comes from spring semester we were bringing in WREK was also recently hon- to extend the coverage area even being made. Student Government Association. about $100 a semester from under- ored with the chance to broadcast further by upgrading the station’s “This [project] may even require The station has also increasingly writing, whereas now we’re bringing its signal to a national audience via current effective radiated power of us to update the tower, which is al- explored underwriting (the only form in like $800 a month. Hopefully XM satellite radio. On Sept. 23, two 40 kilowatts to 100 kilowatts, which ready pretty old, in addition to the of advertising a non-commercial one day we’ll be able to decrease the hours of WREK programming ran would add between 8,000 to 10,000 antenna and will likely cost a lot of station is allowed to offer) in efforts amount of money we get from SGA on XMU channel 43.

sliver www.nique.net/sliver I don’t think you understand. My face actually, really hurts. I love ELF Why is Fluids so hard? will is a hunka, hunka burning love Full scholarships for science and sleeping at the campanile at midnight is fun So I guess Hope Solo really should’ve been the starting keeper because she’s better and really hot. technology students How’s life in the fast lane? ... Blurry. I’m RAPTORFIED!!! BIRTHDAY SUIT!!!!!! The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Will I receive an advising certificate or seal on my diploma? WTF a 21st century graduate-level, research university, is offering advisors? Put your glasses back on next time we try to smack skin! scholarships for future leaders in science, engineering, and technology. Are you a Tool of Destruction? The benefi ts of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship include: Tech students quoted in New York Times about not going to class for Halo 3...why am I not suprised? I should have been one of them... ������������������������������������� Jeez, you guys are always overerecting about stuff. MY GRAMMER ��������������������������������������������� IS WIN! ����������������������������������������������������������������� To those who think we are the dregs...5000 ppl at Hawaiian Party, i think not ���������������������������������������������������������� oh boy. someone’s about to get flamed hardcore for that editorial. ������������������������������������������������������������������� I’d love to ask you out... next free weekend I get. How does after I graduate sound? ���������������������������������������������������������������������� waiting for the bus, shopping, roomate theft, cooking, cleaning up �������������� each one of those sucks worse than the last Can I get a Samuel Jackson? nizzope Visit www.kaust.edu.sa/discovery�����������[email protected]. Listening to FunkMasta G. Wayne spit his mad rhymes Did you see that anti-gay protest? One of the protesters had a sign that said “homo sex is a threat to national security”. The stupidity of CONTACT: people like them never ceases to amaze me. ������������������������������������������������������������� Whoever took my glasses on a red Stinger plz return them. ������������������������������������������� I need them to see..... They are green and was in a grey soft case. Plz return it to a driver, I kinda need to pass my classes this semes- ter. NEWS Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 • 3

Graduate Student Senate Council GSS funds PC for PRS system

By William Brawley Clippings Contributing Writer Th e Graduate Student Senate achach week,week, electedelected membersmembers ofof thethe houseshouses ofof thethe StudentStudent GovernmentGovernment began its weekly session to a large EAssociation (SGA) meet to consider allocation bills and talk about campus turnout on Tuesday, with the swear- issues. Here are summaries of those meetings. ing-in of newly elected and reelected senators. To begin the business session of Undergraduate House of Representatives the meeting, four bills were voted to be moved into the current sessions itinerary, for a total of seven bills UHR passes four bills considered. First on the agenda was Bills passed an appointment bill for seven new By Emily Chambers senators into the Graduate Student Senior Staff Writer • Joint Allocation to Honor Advisory Senate, which passed by unanimous Council proclamation. Chief of staff Erica Via started • Joint Allocation to Inline Hockey Next Brock Wester, graduate this week’s Undergraduate House Team student body president, presented a of Representatives with a recap Joint Allocation bill to the Student of last week’s successful Six Flags • Joint Allocation to Women’s Club Government Association seeking event. Over 7,000 Tech students, Soccer funding for a computer to be used for By Jon Haeff ele / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS friends and alumni attended this the PRS system recently introduced KatieRuth Landers speaks to the Graduate Student Senate on behalf • Joint Allocation to Geaux to the of Geaux to the Gulf. The bill to fund the charity event passed. year, setting a record. Vice President Gulf for roll call and voting in both the of Administrative Affairs Nick Undergraduate House of Representa- Wellkamp gave updates on various tives and Graduate Student Senate. requesting funding for new team Bills passed campus committees, such as the business. Th ere were two motions to Currently a member must bring in a uniforms. • Joint Allocation to SGA for com- Student Lobby Board, which is move two joint allocation requests personal computer and install PRS Persaud stated that the current puter to be used for PRS system currently working on Georgia Tech into old business from new business software to be used at each meeting. uniforms are unfi t for collegiate com- Day at the State Capital. so that the bill could be voted on Th e funding would provide for the petition as they do not meet specifi c • Joint Allocation to Honor Advisory Th e Joint Finance Committee this week, as the House will not be purchase of a basic, low-end laptop color and safety requirements. Th e Council policy that was passed a few weeks meeting next week due to fall break. used solely for the PRS system. Th e team requested funding for uniforms • Joint Allocation to Inline Hockey ago by the House will be returning Both motions failed. bill passed with a vote of 35 in favor, four years ago, and they expect the Team for a second vote with amendments. Th e fi rst bill voted on by the 2 opposed, and no abstentions. new uniforms to last 3-4 years. “Th e Student Advisory Committee house was the appointment of new Th e third item for business was Th e bill was passed with $1494.13 • Joint Allocation to Women’s Club and GT Legal have informed us that representative Nathan Mauch. a Joint Allocation bill to the Honor allocated to the team. Soccer we need a joint appeals process for Th e appointment was passed by Advisory Council. Eli Riddle spoke Another joint allocation bill was • Joint Allocation to Women’s Rugby student organizations attempting to unanimous affi rmation. Th e next bill for the bill, requesting funding for an presented by Kristina Alemany from Team appeal joint fi nancial allocations,” considered was the Joint Allocation HAC member to attend and speak GT Women’s Club Soccer. Th e team said Anu Parvatiyar, undergraduate to the Honor Advisory Council. Th e at a college academic honor and was requesting general funding for • Joint Allocation to Geaux to the student body president. Council was requesting funding to integrity conference. Th e bill asked team expenses, tournament registra- Gulf After announcements the House attend a conference on academic in- for funds for conference registration tions and travel costs. Th e bill was entertained four separate motions to tegrity. Th e bill was recommended in and travel fees. Th e bill passed with passed unanimously, allocating a budget to SGA. Th e bill passed move bills from their original place in full by the Joint Finance Committee a vote of 39 in favor, 1 opposed and $1442.20 to the team. with a vote of 29 in favor, 1 opposed, the meetings agenda. Th e Appoint- and passed unanimously. no abstentions allocating $321.38 Elaine Murphy from the Women’s and 1 abstention, allocating $9205, ment of new council representative GT Inline Hockey submitted the to the HAC. Rugby Team was up next with a Joint reduced from the original amount Nathan Mauch was moved to the next bill voted on by the house. Th e Next on the agenda was a Joint Allocation bill requesting general of $15,475.50. beginning of old business, and the organization requested $1,483.13 Allocation bill for the Georgia Tech funding for the newly founded club. Th e last item up for consideration joint allocation to Geaux to the Inline Hockey Team. Raymond Th e team was chartered this past Gulf was moved to the end of old See UHR, page 4 Persaud spoke for the bill and was spring, but was unable to submit See GSS, page 4

sliver www.nique.net/sliver If I can see that is.... Why is North Avenue crime such a big deal? People are acting like there arent Tech dorms just across the street... I’m so sick of ignorant people talking about why minority groups are necessary...try being anything other than white and male for a day at Tech. Having to be twice as better to be considered equal can be taxing. Th ose groups are for SUPPORT! two bits, well done last week. well done indeed “Out in the garden, gettin dirty with my hoe...” I’m Old Greg! Mexican train robbers are cool, think of all the cool stuff they can do. Keep the Tim jokes going? I challange you. I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. So now we allow racists to be on Technique staff ? Maybe I should start coming to more meetings. Look out for drunk Clough. 4 • Friday, October 5, 2007 • Technique NEWS

from page 1 Students had to wait in long lines for Six Flags rides such as Batman, Superman and from page 3 The Goliath. Sometimes lines were GSS was another Joint Allocation bill Jonathon Edwards, a second-year over an hour and a half long. “I did not hear of any issues for for the Geaux to the Gulf event. Chemical Engineering major, stated KatieRuth Landers spoke for the that traffic was okay this year and any of the rides. All of the lines kept moving and everybody was able to bill, requesting funding for travel parking was easy to find. However, expenses to New Orleans. The chari- since the event was so popular the enjoy the rides... the longest wait I say would be 40 minutes for the table event sends students down to parking lots were full by 8 p.m. New Orleans to help in the clean Security was placed as normal Goliath at the peak hours. But that is not nearly as bad as a three-hour up and relief effort from Hurricane on the park grounds and there Katrina. The bill would cover the were no contracts wait on a normal working day,” price of gas for transportation, es- signed regarding timated at $3386. The JFC revised student liability Ladisch said. “The most this amount to a more specific figure or capacity of “I was very of $1299.20, which was approved. rides. popular rides impressed with were the Goli- The bill passed with 24 in favor, 2 “As far as the opposed, and 2 abstentions. liability goes, the turnout. We ath; the Deja Vu that all is under was open, which By Ben Keyserling / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Six Flags and probably had more was a surprise The gates in front of North Avenue were reinstalled on Friday, Sept. does not fall back than two thousand because it was 28, and now limit access to the area to residents with prox-cards. UHR from page 3 on to the hands more people this closed to the of Georgia Tech. general public “There’s definitely been vandal- to fund new uniforms for the Six Flags does a year....” for a while, [and] from page 1 ism, and a couple times I’ve been competitive club. The bill passed good job manag- the Acrophobia Gate a little scared that some sketchy unanimously. ing with normal Erika Via was popular,” company over, has some students people have been let in. I hope [this The fourth bill presented to the security precau- Ladisch said. Fourth-year Biology major wondering whether it is worth it will reduce crime], but honestly, if House was the joint allocation to tions. Usually In past years, when the majority of residents had they’re getting in because they’ve GT women’s club soccer. Nia Baker, metal detectors the date of the no issues with safety. got insider people, sometimes they’ll the club’s secretary, spoke for the are in place and Six Flags has their Six Flags trip was early in September. “I wish they could find a better find a way somehow. But at least this group, explaining the team’s need own security team, we left it up to However this year the event was way to do it. Overall, I don’t like [the is helping somewhat,” said Diana for registration and travel fees for the them [to handle security screen- planned in late September, a week new gates]; it’s a big inconvenience, Kerckhof, a second-year Biomedical upcoming national tournament. The ings],” Edwards said. before fall break. Organizers of the and I have not felt unsafe here, just in Engineering major. bill passed unanimously, allocating “In attendance we also had Buzz event are unable to say whether this my experience,” said Chase Wright, a The apartments, which were used the club $1,442. and we had WREK radio providing impacted the attendance. second-year Management major. by Georgia State University prior to The final bill voted on by the house some music before the GT band ar- “We only had a few mishaps with “To get in with any objects you this year, originally contained the was the joint allocation to Geaux to rived,” Ladisch said. people picking up the tickets. They have to go to the bus turn around… turnstiles but were removed, ap- the Gulf, a charitable rebuild project Twenty-five marching band were able to pick up the ticket, but all the way around the other side of parently because Housing received in Louisiana sponsored by Campus members came to entertain stu- it was a really minor issue,” Via the building. We’re working with recommendation that the area should Christian Fellowship. The group dents. Many Tech students brought said. [Housing] to figure out policies to be open like the rest of campus. explained that no religious activities friends from other universities such “I was very impressed with the make it a little less inconvenient,” “Most of the feeling there is just were planned for the trip, which was as Georgia State, UGA, Emory and turnout. We probably had more than Gallagher said. frustration and confusion because open to any volunteers regardless Clayton University. two thousand more people this year To other students, the new gates they’re not sure why they were of religion. The house passed the The high attendance numbers did than last year, and I was really happy are a welcome and much-needed [originally] taken down,” Galla- bill with 36 votes in favor, 5 votes come with some apparent drawbacks. with the results,” Via said. change. gher said. against, and 2 abstentions.

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threats. Some of the main themes dent audience at the Ferst Center for from page 1 Cerf discussed were social engineering, the Arts Tuesday night. He spoke identity theft, phishing, Web 2.0, about the history and state of the Heron, VP and Chief Scientist at the changing targets of hackers, on- Internet, communication protocols McAfee, Dickie George, Informa- line trust and the growing danger and a research project he is currently tion Assurance Technical Director of botnets. working on known as the InterPlaN- for the NSA and Merrick College “Botnets are critically important, etary (IPN) Internet. Associate Dean and professor at the because they are the platforms where He gave a broad overview of the College of Computing and joined attacks are being launched,” Trol- current state of the Internet. Cerf Cerf on the panel. lope said. Botnets are networks of noted that there has been a dramatic The summit started off with a “zombie” computers that are con- increase in Internet uptake over the quick speech by Mustaque Ahamad, trolled clandestinely by hackers. The past 10 years, with the number of us- director of GTISC, who then invited hacker can then use the computers ers leaping from 50 million in 1997 Howard Schmidt, GTISC Professor- to perform tasks like sending mas- to 1,173 million this year. of-Practice and last year’s keynote sive amounts of spam or bring down “We have another five and a half speaker, to introduce Cerf. another computer network. billion to go,” Cerf said. “One of the terms that I often “We are pretty comfortable... if He also pointed out the dispar- times refer to Vint as is as one of we say at least that 10% or 11% of ity in the spread of Internet access the ‘True Fathers of the Internet,’” all the machines on the [Internet] between continents. Only 3.6 Schmidt said in his introduction. In are compromised,” Furst said. percent of the African population the 1970s and 1980s, Cerf played is currently able to access the global a leading role in developing the network, compared to a whopping technologies of TCP/IP and the “You can’t stop 69.5 percent of North America’s By Michael Schneider / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Internet. technology. It’s like population. Vinton Cerf speaks on Tuesday evening at the Ferst Center after giv- “The first thing I need to say is that Cerf also discussed a number of ing the keynote speech earlier at the GTISC 2007 Security Summit. I don’t consider myself necessarily trying to stop a current hot-button issues, including an expert on Internet security... We tsunami by standing that of network neutrality. Network claims, however. “This is all a distor- to Cerf, previous space missions didn’t pay a great deal of attention to neutrality refers to the network’s tion of the basic principle that the have each used their own protocols the security side of the Internet when in front of it and disregard for the contents of a given network does not discriminate based for communicating with the space it was first being designed, because saying stop.” packet of information, such as what on who’s using it,” Cerf said. probes, but by standardizing a we didn’t even know if it was going sort of program or service it belongs Cerf also spoke about the vari- protocol old yet still functioning to work at all,” Cerf said. Vinton Cerf to or who is the sender or recipient. ous socio-economic effects of the equipment will be able to be reused Cerf’s keynote address focused This “end-to-end principle” ensures Internet. One trend he described in new expeditions. on the changing face of the Internet Google VP, Chief Internet that all packets travel along with the is consumers becoming producers Cerf concluded his lecture by and the concerns that are appearing Evangelist same priority, and Cerf said it has thanks in part to blogging. taking questions from the audience. alongside this changing landscape. served the Internet very well. “Anyone is free to introduce con- He responded to a question about Cerf touched on the Internet’s in- Furst would further explain that Internet service providers (ISPs) tent into the network,” he said. the way governments interact with herent lack of built-in security and “zombie” computers are becoming have in recent years proposed new He also said a vast variety of the Internet, particularly those that discussed various potential solutions advanced and are able to emulate services that would require compa- business models were emerging choose to censor certain websites. being considered, like authenticating normal human activity to escape nies like Google to pay for transfer- as a result of the Internet’s prolif- “You can’t stop technology. It’s users and incorporating encryp- modern day detection techniques. ring data from their websites to an eration, discussing the new areas of like trying to stop a tsunami by tion. He went through some of the Coming from the NSA, George ISP’s customers. Companies have social networking, video gaming standing in front of it and saying future challenges, like the impact brought a public sector perspec- expressed concerns because they and Internet Protocol Television stop,” Cerf said. of non-traditional Internet enabled tive to the information security would have to pay to serve an ISP’s (IPTV). In addition, he discussed He also gave some advice to devices on security and the Internet discussion. customers, and this has drawn the some of the challenges associated students who want to become in- in general. “We’re supposed to be controver- eye of regulators in Congress who with adapting Internet access for novators, and emphasized that you “It’s going to be pretty awful to sial so I’m going to be controversial proposed a bill that would mandate mobile devices. can not set out to change the world. report to your boss that the reason right off the bat and say there aren’t network neutrality. Cerf also gave an update on his “Some people imagine that when we the corporate network is down is any emerging threats... What is ISPs have lobbied extensively to most recent project, a protocol for started working on the Internet we there was an attack of the [Internet- emerging is that there are new targets, prevent such a bill, claiming that interplanetary networking—IPN. knew what was going to happen,” enabled] refrigerators,” Cerf said. because the targets have changed such a law would restrict them from The new protocol is much more he said, noting the Internet was With the conclusion of Cerf’s from the government, military or providing high service quality and tolerant of the delays and disruption “an experiment that never ended.” keynote speech, each member of industry to... the average user,” restrict them from offering different associated with communicating with Rather, according to Cerf, the key to the security panel presented dif- George said. tiers of speed. something like the rovers on Mars, success is to do something you love ferent angles on emerging security Cerf also gave a lecture to a stu- Cerf was dismissive of these millions of miles away. 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OUR VIEWS CONSENSUS OPINION WREK-cellence Tech’s very own student radio station, WREK, was named the Best Overall Radio Station in Atlanta by Creative Loafing last week. This is a major accomplishment for the radio station, which appeared at risk of undergoing some major changes only a year ago. The station’s victory over established commercial competitors like 99X, Project 96.1 and Dave FM came as a surprise even to the staff, let alone to the student body. This is an indicator of an unfortunate fact: Despite the fact that the station is run by students for students, much of the student body never tunes in to 91.1 FM. The award indicates that WREK does have a number of active listeners off-campus, however. The unusual and varied musical selections draw a diverse crowd of fans. Variety is the key distinction that separates WREK from its competition, but it has a number of drawbacks. Very few people listen to WREK consistently, as hardly anyone has a taste eclectic enough to encompass the entire range of its musical selections. Unless one remembers the station’s entire By Blake Israel / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS schedule, or at least when his or her favorite shows come on, they may find themselves listening to one of the more esoteric programs in its portfolio. Despite this, it is unquestionable that the diverse program- Protesters: hate sin, not sinners ming is the station’s top strength. WREK is unlike nearly every I was coming home last week other station in the market because it actually makes a conscious when I saw a rather sad spectacle: “[The protesters’] widespread effort not to repeat the same song multiple times within the the anti-homosexuality protesters animosity was exactly the were back on campus. I remember span of a few days, even on similarly-themed shows. running into them last year and opposite of what Jesus tried Though listeners might not hear music they like all the time seeing the same circus. Speakers to accomplish.” played by the station, WREK provides a fantastic 7-day online screamed at students and tried to convince them to repent while stu- archive that allows listeners to catch up on anything they missed. dents mocked them in return. This Will Morgan This is a highly uncommon feature for most radio stations, and year saw the addition of a bagpiper Copy Editor one that makes the station much more enjoyable. among the crowd. He played the wedding march as two men walked It is also important to note that a major reason for WREK’s arm in arm down the stairs on the I hope that this message is what for the students to have something success is the quality of the students who run each of the shows. side of the Ferst Center. the protest group was trying to con- to look at while they were tripping I remember being really upset vey, but from what I heard, I don’t out. The students are experts in their musical fields, and this expertise about these rallies last year. There was think it was. I didn’t attend too much This author was praying with a shows in the playlists of each show as well as the commentary a lot of hate being thrown around. of the meeting this year…it didn’t friend when they had the idea to build alongside them. This year, though, I wasn’t really seem worth repeating. a Catholic-style confession booth in upset—just sad. The widespread I remember that the protesters had the middle of campus. The station must not rest on its laurels, however. We hope the animosity was exactly the opposite a second point. The group shouted Their idea wasn’t that the students award will inspire the station to focus on refining some of the of what Jesus tried to accomplish. I that all homosexuals and sinners in at Ren Fayre would confess anything minor details, like creating more interesting advertisements for probably should clarify that. general would burn in hell. When to them, but rather that they would Walking past the group, I saw they made it, this claim came with apologize to the students. When the its shows, and help WREK in its quest to improve its hardware the protesters holding signs that a lot of anger. first person came into the booth, and upgrade to broadcasting HD radio. more or less declared that God hates Heaven and hell are respectively a the writer talked with him for a Meanwhile, we as students should take pride in our award- homosexuality. place where God is and a place where long time, and by the end both were With that statement, I have to God isn’t. That is their fundamental crying. He apologized for all the winning radio station and support them by tuning in—the agree. God hates homosexuality. difference. Where we go when we die wrongs that had been committed in frequency, in case you haven’t listened lately, is FM 91.1. But does He hate homosexuals? isn’t arbitrary. God doesn’t consign Christ’s name that were completely Absolutely not. us to one place or the other based against everything for which He Consider this example: say there upon if He likes us or not, but rather had lived. is a guy dating a girl and the two of we get to choose. Their purpose at Ren Fayre wasn’t Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Edito- them are ridiculously in love. They If we decided to be with God in to convince anyone to change. They rial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the opinions speak kindly to each other, take care this life, then we will be with Him just wanted to say that they were sorry of individual editors. of each other and generally think the in the next. If we decided not to be for what they had done and what they world of each other. But time passes, with Him, then He will honor that hadn’t; for what all Christians have and after awhile, this guy notices that decision. He doesn’t force anyone to done and what they haven’t. Jesus EDITORIAL BOARD his girlfriend isn’t talking to him as do anything. He won’t force anyone called all of His followers to heal Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief much. She isn’t spending as much to be with Him. All He wants is to the sick, take care of widows and Kenny Baskett, Advertising Manager Craig Tabita, News Editor time with him and isn’t as close to love us and for us to love Him. orphans, feed the poor and, above Hillary Lipko, Development Editor Blake Israel, Online Editor him as she was before. He starts to The whole episode with the pro- all, to love one another. He said that Siwan Liu, Entertainment Editor Arcadiy Kantor, Opinions Editor wonder what’s going on, and he finds testers reminded me of a story I’d the world would know we were His Jonathan Saethang, Focus Editor Jon Drews, Photography Editor out that there’s someone else. And read by an author in Oregon. if we loved one another. Jenny Zhang, Layout Editor Hahnming Lee, Sports Editor it breaks his heart. He was working at a decidedly I don’t know if I can say that That’s kind of the way it is with liberal college that had a reputation the protesters loved everyone when God and sin. He absolutely loves us, for being a bit wild. Every year, this they came. There was too much Copyright Notice but we go off chasing after something college would host a festival for its screaming, too much mockery and Copyright © 2007, Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief, and by the Board of Student Publications. else, so he feels what any lover would. students called Ren Fayre. Students too much hate for that to be love. I The Technique is an official publication of the Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. No part He’s jealous. He hates whatever it is would run naked and high through don’t know if they’re coming back of this paper may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the Editor or from that steals our hearts away from Him. the streets while campus police kept next semester. They probably will. I the Board of Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the Editor or the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Student Publications, the students, staff The difference with Him, though, is local police at bay. really don’t know what to do when or faculty of the Georgia Institute of Technology or the University System of Georgia. that He loves us enough to let us go The festival culminated in a light they return. First copy free. Subsequent copies $1 each. if that’s what we really want. show at the college’s amphitheater Sorry about that. OPINIONS Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 • 7 Hazing, still commonplace, must stop It’s been two years since the “Resentment and shame new members this fall, I have Technique last reported that a the utmost respect for anyone campus organization was caught don’t strike me as good who can find it in themselves to hazing. I wish that were because building blocks towards a stand on their convictions, but BUZZ the practice no longer existed on let’s be realistic. On a broader Around the Campus our campus. Unfortunately, as I meaningful relationship.” scale, freshmen are not going to suspect many of our readers are lead this charge. already well aware, hazing still Craig Tabita Nor will it happen through What is your top permeates the Tech community News Editor the administration issuing both inside and outside the Greek threats. In this regard, I would campus safety tip? system. Non-Greek hazing seems view the fight against hazing as to easily pass under the radar, but being a lot like the war on drugs. many common interest groups, blocks towards a meaningful if administrators or police hear Over the last couple of decades, particularly those that require relationship. It’s actually a great about it. (Hazing is, by the way, billions of dollars have gone into large time commitments, can way to cause divisions within an illegal in Georgia—as in most efforts to make drug abuse vanish foster hazing just as well as any organization. That’s me thinking other states). with no meaningful reduction fraternity can. rationally, though, and I think Yet hazing persists, largely actually happening. This is be- Hazing is, of course, that ab- most organizations which haze because its targets are almost al- cause drug users are able to take surdly ubiquitous phenomenon are long past the point where ways freshmen who are adjusting their habit underground where on university campuses where rational thought is involved. to what is probably the biggest the police can’t catch them, much organizations subject their new By that, I mean that after a and most abrupt change in their the same way campus organiza- members to humiliation or abuse certain point in time the bond- life—the transition from living tions, especially in the Greek with the ostensible point of it be- instilling ideals of hazing are no with their parents to college. system, are able to keep most of ing the ultimate bonding experi- longer much of a consideration. You’ll have to forgive them if they their activities a secret from the ence for everyone involved. Here The people who first dreamed don’t have the self-assurance to administration. are a few examples of what the up the rituals move on and leave stand up to people who might be The change needs to come Caroline Rhoad Interfraternity Council deems their traditions behind them. It twice their size and who carry all from within, from senior mem- First-year IE hazing on its worksheet for new becomes comparable to a witch the confidence in the world bul- bers of organizations that haze. members: physical disfigure- hunt where everybody knows lying kids around on their home Hazing is a disease that infects “Don’t walk under trees— ment, sleep deprivation, required in the back of their mind that turf. The established members organizations, one that can only participation in public acts of what’s going on is ridiculous, but who perpetuate the hazing rituals be treated through the efforts of cockroaches fall out of them.” humiliation, head shaving and nobody wants to rock the boat also face peer pressure from cur- courageous individuals. forced consumption of a food, for fear that the consequences rent and former members, but I’m This is my message to leaders liquid or other substance. You of doing so could be worse than not giving them a pass; they can of organizations who haze: make can use your imagination as to anything that comes from the stand up for themselves. yourself a part of the solution, the various things that have over hazing rituals. It takes uncommon courage starting this year. Otherwise the years been eligible under that Speak up, and you could get to invest so much of oneself into you are truly a part of the prob- last category. ostracized by your fellow mem- joining an organization and then lem and you—not your guinea Resentment and shame don’t bers or even risk jeopardizing risk throwing it all away. With pig new members—should be strike me as good building the future of the organization many organizations initiating ashamed.

OUR VIEWS HOT OR NOT YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‒ or ‒ Your atheism may vary Ivan Gadjev HOT NOT Leaving aside the issue of lectual positions—are they taken Second-year PHYS proper SGA policy, Jenny on faith? The answer is: possibly, Zhang’s Sept. 14 opinion piece but not necessarily. Atheism by invites confusion on a serious itself prescribes no method. For “Increase police presence.” issue. Ms. Zhang states that athe- instance, an atheist may hold ism is “religious in nature,” and that knowledge comes from that atheists “have faith in what revelations, “intuition,” authori- they believe,” although this may ties, majority vote, or that that not be “faith in the traditional truth is “relative” or impossible sense.” When we are discussing to obtain—or he may practice a religion, we must remember that valid logical method grounded Vint Cerf Policy problems the concept “faith” pertains to in sense experience. Moreover, The Student Center Programs The long-debated Joint Fi- the method by which one proposes an atheist may adhere to one of Council and the Georgia Tech nance Committee policy will be to validate knowledge. Specifi- these options on principle; he Information Security Center sent back to Student Government cally, to take a position (such as may attempt to go by different deserve a lot of credit for bringing for clarifications, reopening a a religious dogma) on faith is to methods in different areas of his a man of Vint Cerf’s stature to door that was believed to be hold it without basis in sensory life; or he may try to evade the campus. As one of the “fathers shut. The Student Advisory evidence, or contrary to sensory life-and-death issue of how to of the internet,” Cerf is the sort Committee found some aspects evidence. This is in fundamen- validate knowledge. of technological leader that we of the policy unclear, and as such Jenny Rieck tal opposition to a method of Thus it is not justified to lump Third-year PSYCH should see presenting on campus the policy must be modified yet reason, which proceeds by logic all atheists into a “faith” category, more regularly. He has continued again. All of these changes cause grounded in sense experience. and it is certainly not warranted to do innovative research, and his nothing but confusion for the Atheism, the lack of belief in to subsume rational conviction “Avoid creepy guys that say presentation was both insightful student organizations trying to a deity, does not imply faith. An under the concept of faith in they’ve seen you on Facebook.” and entertaining. submit funding requests. atheist may merely have consid- this context. Furthermore, it ered alleged evidence for a deity is important to understand and found it wanting. What about an atheist’s other intel- See Atheism, page 8

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YOUR VIEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Atheism from page 7 that a man’s position on the issues Readers disagree about campus racism of philosophy tells us much more Let me first say that I respect Mr. and management is more “ethnically article “Racism runs amok in student Engineers with a mission statement about him than the mere fact that Combier for saying what I am sure homogenous” than nearly anywhere orgs.” I can respect a person who has to promote a collective American so- he is an atheist. many more think. I respect your else. This sports world fostered the the courage to speak his or her mind ciety? Guess what! We have. They’re opinion, though I think it is totally belief that blacks could not play quar- regardless of how unpopular his or named: IEEE (Institute of Electrical Doug Altner inaccurate and unfounded. There is terback or middle linebacker because her view may be. As a matter of fact and Electronics Engineers), NSPE Justin Vogt no evidence to support the idea that it was too mentally demanding. I thank Robert for expressing what (National Society of Professional En- Fred Zahrn the existence of minorities support When people at Tech say that others want to express. gineers), ASME (American Society [email protected] groups has a negative effect on the classes are hard, and that others I acknowledge the fact that of Mechanical Engineers), etc. Students for Objectivism psyche of white people. outside of Tech may not understand, cultural organizations do cater to If Robert feels so left out I rec- However, racism is not about they are not being victims or mak- their respective target groups. Why? ommend he join one of those orga- Movie reviewers forget what you say or do to me to feel less ing excuses. They merely seek solace Simply because people feel more nizations whose mission statement entertainment matters like a man. Racism is all about the from those that understand because comfortable around others who share he supports. Maybe what Robert effects that a power structure has they share their plight. This is the the same experiences which they really wants is a National Society of Movie reviews are always a loaded on those who cannot afford to be basis of these groups. It is about a experience. Whether this is racist White Engineers (NSWE). Wait a subject. No one wants to pay money oblivious to its existence. It is ironic sense of belonging. And trust me, a or not, I tend to think not. Racism minute! That was not his point; his for a movie only to find it sucks, but that your cynicism manifested in an Fortune 500 org chart tells me more basically boils down to discrimina- point is that cultural organizations we can all point out reviews that were analogy about a blued eyed student about belonging than Kramer or Bill tion with power. Someone can be perpetuate racism. So, do these completely off base. The problem organization, when Jane Elliott’s O’Reilly ever could. discriminatory in his or her mind, cultural organizations help to end with reviewers is so often the ‘qual- blue eyed/brown eyed experiment Lastly, it is most ironic that you but if they don’t have the power to racism? No, but then again, ending ity’ of the movie is what they write will tell you more about the effects based your assertions in the science enforce that discrimination then racism is not the mission of these about instead of whether or not the of power than I ever could. of statistics when you condemned they can’t be racist. If they are in a organizations either. movie was entertaining. The Stanford prison experiment black female drivers everywhere. position of power and enforce that On another note, Robert is com- The review of Resident Evil 3 shows how a sense of entitlement Well, in my experience, over 80% discrimination to the detriment of pletely irresponsible in the delivery reminded me of this problem. The corrupts those with the greatest of the people who have said or done others then they are racist. of his message. To subvert the NSBE writer immediately blasted the pre- intentions. Read about “stereotype ignorant and discriminatory things In my opinion cultural and wo- organization mission statement for quels. Are they bad? Yes. Are they threat” and phenomena that show or cried reverse racism were white mens’ organizations do not fit the the purposes of your misplaced a waste of money? No! They were quantifiable effects of the power im- males. But does that condemn you, description of being racist or sexist. punch line shows utter disrespect deliberately over the top and that’s balance on the unfortunate many. Dr. Clough, and my boss Dr. Thomp- Their respective mission statements for that organization and its noble what made them so entertaining. If It is ironic that your assertion al- son for being sadistic racists? I will basically say, “Hey, our mission is to goals. That is a slap in the face to someone can’t remember the ultimate ludes to your belief that corporations gladly let you do the math. do XY&Z and the people within our every member of that organization goal of a movie is to entertain then everywhere are wasting millions organization believe and support that and it turns what should be an they should not be recommending in their support of affinity groups, Luqman Abdur-Rahman mission statement.” There is nothing emotionless column into a column entertainment! when IBM claims that their diversity [email protected] racist about that. Anybody can join fueled with emotion. offers a competitive advantage in ME/MGT Grad Student any of these organizations but know Chris Gray the industry of innovation. It is also that their purpose is XY&Z. Anthony Harris [email protected] ironic that the sports world is your I can appreciate the comments So what does Robert propose? 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WORKING FROM 9 TO 5.... OH, TURANDOT ! Volleyball is now 9-5 overall with the addition Th e Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center FOCUS of one win against Virginia Tech and one loss presents Turandot, an Italian opera featuring a Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 against Virginia last weekend. Page 28 Chinese princess that kills her suitors. Page 15

By Hamza Hasan often explore emotions and stories Contributing Writer that inform, persuade and challenge the player. Th e video game industry is a With greater processing power multi-billion dollar investment. It and graphical capabilities, games exists as the newest artistic medium have not only gotten fancier, but for some people, while others fi nd developers have also used these it similar to a competitive engage- technologies to create more con- ment, like a sport. However, many vincing experiences that involve perceive video games as a “nerdy,” the gamer in humane subject mat- masculine activity. For today’s ters. For example, the Halo series gamers, both casual and hardcore, from Bungie Studios requires the this statement can be both off ensive player to work in the fi ght to save and incorrect. Nowadays, one can humankind. fi nd other, more accurate state- In Halo 3, the player can fi nd ments that explain the popularity intimate situations with charac- and pop culture phenomenon of ters in confl ict. Th ese trends have video gaming. existed for a long time, and classic “Video games give people the role-playing games (RPGs) like ability to do that which they can’t Chrono Trigger and the Final Fan- in reality. Th ey let me interact in tasy series have explored archetypal a world not bound by the rules beliefs and myths and created entire GAMING I’m used to. Th ey let me express worlds based on the collection of myself in ways that aren’t possible fi ction. in regular everyday life,” said A serious reflection of the Josh Adair, gamer and fi rst year adeptness of games to address undecided engineering major. For the humanities can be seen in the gamers like Adair, gaming is both soundtracks of games and how a hobby and a way of life. these soundtracks, which have While the most popular game been composed by professional titles for the common person may musicians and conductors, ac- still be Super Mario Bros. and Pac- company the rising and falling Man, gaming has evolved in ways action inherent to the plot of the so that experiences like Josh’s can game. Video games have reached be felt at any moment a game is a level of credibility similar to the Tech students discuss played. Instead of two-dimensional fi lm industry. Voice acting, script, levels resulting in a fi ght with a

fi ne points, nuances of By Ben Keyserling/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS gigantic evil turtle, video games See Gaming, page 11 Concert Committee plans STEP reaches out to area youth By Leslie Francisco to off er chemistry or higher-level the students work on additional Contributing Writer math classes, so the fellows from projects that pique the interest of interesting shows, events Tech teach classes there. young scientists. By Julie Kent continue the Live Lunches this Since 1885, kids have dreamed Tri-Cities High School has had “Th ey would work on [problem Contributing Writer semester, which take place every of becoming Jackets, and now, a unique opportunity with the solving activities] like building a third Th ursday of the month thanks to the Student and Teacher STEP program, however; they have bridge or designing a solar-powered Many students have not heard outside of Pandini’s in the Student Enhancement Partnership program car,” said Leanne Metcalfe from of the Concert Committee, which Center. Th ese lunches feature (STEP), some Atlanta area kids are the Health Information Systems was founded over 30 years ago. different bands, mostly local well on their way to achieving that “[Our goals are] offi ce. However, the committee has been artists and groups just getting very goal. High school students are often in charge of many events students their start. STEP is a special program at Tech to...assist the local eager to learn in a creative way. Th e at Tech have at least heard of or “[Live Lunch] gives students that collaborates with local high metro-Atlanta school fellows work with the students in attended, most notably being last a place to hang out and listen to schools to enhance the learning styles the after school program on things year’s Sting Break which head- music over their lunch break,” of their students, in hopes that one system in increasing such as SAT prep questions, math lined rap star T.I. said Scott Bancroft, head day they will walk up Freshman Hill. the...performance problems and study habits. Th e committee of the committee. Seven metro Atlanta schools, includ- Additionally, the fellows have has also brought Th e Concert Com- ing Tri-Cities High, Marietta High of high school begun helping the high school seniors performances mittee is also plan- and the Rockdale Magnet School, students.” complete their college applications. t o c a m p u s ning a hip-hop show participate in the program. Tech recently sent a representative from art- at the Ferst Center, “[Our goals are] to improve the Donna Llewellyn from the Offi ce of Undergraduate ists such as which will feature teaching-related, communication Admissions to explain to the students Fuel, Cake, competitions in and leadership skills of participating Director, STEP the advantages of starting early on Th e Mighty breakdancing, Georgia Tech students, [while using] applications. M i g h t y e m c e e i n g , the exceptional scholarly expertise Th e students are given the chance Bosstones, beatboxing and available at [Tech] to assist the local instituted an after-school program to take college-like courses before T he Fu - popping. In ad- metro-Atlanta area school systems in that off ers additional help to the they get to college. Th e fellows teach t u r i s t s , dition, the increasing the mathematics, science students who are interested. Th e fel- students classes like they would fi nd Ludacris, Commit- and engineering performance of high lows who teach classes at the school Th e Roots, tee is also school students,” said STEP director stay late every Wednesday and help See STEP, page 12 Howie Day working Dr. Donna Llewellyn. and Big on put- Both undergraduate and graduate Boi, to ting to- students are involved in the program: name a gether a graduate students are called fellows few. Th e rock show and undergraduate students are c o m - at Under referred to as interns. Groups of fel- m i t t e e h a s the Couch lows and interns travel to the various even more great events f e a - turing popular Tech schools participating in the program planned this year including host- bands. and work with students and faculty ing Cartoon Network’s Adult Th e biggest event this semester, to improve their study skills and Swim Tour on October 10. however, will be the Adult Swim promote good academic habits. Comprised of fi fteen students, Tour on October 10. Th e tour Th e fellows try to promote math, the Concert Committee also or- will feature performances by science and engineering in schools ganized the Battle of the Bands Ghostface Killa of the Wu Tang that may not have otherwise off ered contest and the Live Lunch series those classes to their students. Many Photo courtesy of Leanne Metcalfe last year. Th e committee will See Concert, page 11 urban schools are underprivileged Tri-Cities High School students stay after school to work on a bridge- and lack the faculty and resources building project. The activity is sponsored by the STEP program. 10 • Friday, October 5, 2007 • Technique FOCUS IPST features paper exhibits from around the world By Supriya Ghorpade of an art form. ing, ink-making, and papermaking Contributing Writer In 105 A.D. T’sailun first intro- at the Imperial palace.” duced papermaking to the Chinese Japanese woodblocks from circa Many students are not aware that emperor at the Imperial Court. He 1928 showed a series of pictures that Tech has a museum on campus, and was responsible for various improve- were illustrated in prints. The im- a quite interesting one at that. The ments made in the papermaking age was of Otomi, a famous kabuki Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, process. Since then, the first ad- actor. His portrait is shown on nine located in the Institute for Paper vancement in papermaking was the different layers of print. Science and Technology, is currently discovery of reusable molds made Many woodblocks in Hunter’s featuring the first of a series of four from stitching or lacing together collection have symmetric and linear traveling exhibits. thin strips of rounded bamboo with designs. Some that were displayed “Wood, Paper, Ink: Japanese and silk, flax, yaks or horses hair. It al- were also of flowers and dragons. Chinese Woodblocks from the Dard lowed paper to shape into thinly The paper museum also includes Hunter Collection” introduces vari- the Mead Center exhibit called ous different wood block and print “From Hand to Machine: The Evolu- designs from China and Japan. The tion of Papermaking.” The exhibit exhibit is on display until Dec. 14 “The World of offered insight into the modern pa- at the museum. Paper” exhibit has permaking process. IPST, directed by William “Jim” Papermaking is a tedious process. Fredericks, is a leading research ancient artifacts First, rags are placed in a stamper center specializing in paper science that share the trough positioned by paper mills. and engineering. Pulp from the stamper is fed into the According to IPST’s website, traditions of pulp filter. A turning wheel scoops “The exhibition explores cultural papermaking around the pulp and keeps the fiber from traditions, achievements, and techni- tangling into knots. Next, deknot- cal innovations in papermaking from the world. ters are used in hand paper mills to countries throughout the world, with produce large amounts of paper. more than 350 individual objects: Mold and deckle used to make up a art and artifacts from the Dard formed sheets. wooden frame shape the paper with Hunter Collection as well as historic On display were ancient Chinese clear edges. photographs and other material from writing sets, stamps and paintings. Hand paper mills in the 1850s the Museum.” There was also a Chinese book of were as larges as five stories tall. Hunter’s collection has artwork Buddhist teachings from the T’sing Today paper mills are much larger from famous painters such as Andrew Dynasty, which was written on depending on the amount of paper Hirosage and ancient woodblocks ancient handmade paper. they produce. The late 1800s was collected from all over East Asia. According to museum sources, popularly known as the “Age of The World of Paper exhibit “woodblock for printing material Paper.” has ancient artifacts that share started in the early 6th century. Pulp Large ranges of products were the traditions of papermaking was prepared from fibers of hemp, made from paper during this time around the world. The history of rattan, and mulberry. According to such as railroad wheels, rain barrels, papermaking originated in China tradition a Korean Monk named shirt collars, boats, carpet walls By Ben Keyserling /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS and slowly moved to Japan. Today, Don Cho brought papermaking to The Institute of Paper Science and Technology houses the Robert papermaking is appreciated as more Japan by sharing knowledge in paint- See Paper, page 12 C. Williams Paper Museum, featuring thousands of items on display. FOCUS Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 • 11

about video games occurs in the anomalous ideas. the dedication in gaming. from page 9 from page 9 influence of violence in gaming. One must also realize with that If video gaming follows other Concert Gaming Many enjoyable games include an argument that painting, writing notable forms of entertainment, like Clan and witchdoCTor. music and cinematic direction all element of violence. Granted, there and filming, among other activities, books, films and music, then the Additionally, Cartoon Network have extreme significance in the are a few genres that do not (i.e. have been used to express violent and industry of gaming will become an will have two lounges on-site: one success of almost all games. racing games, sports games), but often socially taboo ideas. According art for both the creators of the game with couches and TVs playing While the communication of a good number of games typically to much study and research, at the and those who study games. popular Adult Swim shows and ideas is a commonly understated have a great deal. very most video games cannot be Competition gaming has arrived another featuring a t-shirt press importance in gaming, some other First-person shooters (FPS) and blamed solely for violent actions if and taken the gaming community where students can choose a design trends and stereotypes arise from the action adventure games based on viewed as an art form. by storm with teams that compete and have a shirt made right in front gaming com- violent actions While gaming is still a rising in Major League Gaming and of them. munity. One typically per- medium of expression and a greatly Cyberathlete Professional League, The event will be held at Yellow with a certain “Not many girls form the best in misinterpreted activity, the welcome among others. Jacket Park on the 10th starting a m o u n t o f play video games, the market. for gaming is growing. While there exists a massive at 8:30 p.m. It will be free to all truth is the idea For exam- While “hardcore” gamers used stigma on the world of gaming, students. t hat women and the few that do ple, two of the to be pariahs in social groups, many slowly, but surely, the craft of video For students interested in music, do not game usually like to hide most commonly have found a place among others or gaming is becoming more acceptable the Concert Committee is a great as frequently as played games are among those that can at least respect in industry and entertainment. way to get hands-on experience at men. it.” in the Halo and all levels of producing concerts, from “Stereotypi- Grand Theft Auto the early planning stages to the day cally, guys like Lina Rojas series. of the show itself. to be in control First-year, Management Both have Heather Aquilino, who was of things,” Adair gameplay heavily originally a liaison between the Com- said. inclusive of guns mittee and another group but stayed W hile his and bloodshed, on with the Concert Committee this statement might ring true for certain which raises the question: does year, said her favorite experience has males, psychologists have found that video game violence translate into been discovering the different types men have a greater inherent capac- real violence? of events that the committee is able ity for visual and spatial skills and In psychological studies, it has to organize. abilities than women. Though this been shown that there is a direct “So far we’ve planned smaller difference may deter women from correlation between the use of events like Live Lunch as well as initially playing a game, further video games and stress, but that bigger ones like the Adult Swim tests have shown that women can does not necessarily imply a violent Concert. We’re also planning a few in fact catch up to men in spatial reaction. more events this semester, so that challenges. In a recent is- should be exciting too,” Aquilino Still, many sue of the Official said. female gamers “Video games give Xbox Magazine, The student body should be ex- are proud of people the ability to a contributing cited, according to Bancroft. their position. physician Dr. “We put on free concerts featur- They muse at do that which they Frederick Chen ing very talented Tech artists, local the surprised re- can’t in reality...” claims that there artists, and national artists on your actions sent by is no proven re- campus,” Bancroft said. men when they Josh Adair lationship be- “I hope we keep doing events that meet a “gamer tween violent the students and the committee can chick.” First-year, UE acts in the real get excited about,” Aquilino said “Not many world and the when asked about the future of the girls play video use of video Concert Committee. games, and the few that do usually games. The Committee meets every like to hide it,” said casual gamer In fact, there are many that argue Tuesday at 8:00pm. If interested and first-year Management major that gaming actually relieves stress in joining or learning more about Lina Rojas. While the stereotype instead of incurring it. No real vio- the Concert Committee, visit their that females do not game as much lence occurs from the use of video website at www.fun.gatech.edu as men, there are examples that games, but since people can enact By Ben Keyserling/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS orNY005076B e-mail Scott 9/27/07 Bancroft 5:42 (scott. PM Pagedisprove 1 that hypothesis. their fantasies in games, video games Students at a LAN party reach for the Bawls, a popular brand of [email protected]). Another major misconception have been used to express socially energy drink that is often consumed at such events to stay awake. WHEREDO YOUTHINK YOU’RE GOING?

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intention of the STEP program is between the Central Bank and the paper exhibit and commented on the from page 9 to get students used to drafting and from page 10 mill makes it unique among other hospitality of the faculty and staff at STEP engineering concepts that may use in Paper paper mills. The museum is [now] the museum. at Tech, such as engineering design. college. Almost every student who is and shoes. “Fabulous, everyone is so friendly. Several of the students from Tri-Cit- involved in this program has chosen Last Thursday, Sept. 27, the The museum is fantastic, everyone is ies high recently wrote papers with Tech as his/her college of choice. museum presented another special “Fabulous, everyone helpful. I get a very positive impres- the STEP program that made it to “We assign fellows from all kinds exhibition about the history of Swed- sion at everything and everyone, and publication in a nationally renowned of backgrounds because most of ish papermaking. is so friendly...I I hope that I will be able to come here chemistry magazine. the urban schools are made up of Fran Rottenberg, curator of get a very positive again,” Kjellern said. A group of the students involved minorities,” said Metcalfe. education at the museum, orga- The museum has other opportu- formed a team and competed in the The STEP program serves as a nized the opening reception for impression at nities coming up. Student interns are local Trimathalon math competition liaison between high school students the exhibition. Guided tours of the everything and there to offer assistance to visitors of last fall. The students made it all the and college students. They offer exhibit were offered and cocktails the museum. way to the regional competition. insight about how to survive at a were available. everyone...” “Usually I give tours…it’s a two Currently, the students are busy new, challenging school, and they Robert Kjellern, director of the part tour. There is a tour of the planning and assembling a team for work with the students to spike their Tumba Mill Museum in Tumba, Robert Kjellern museum and the second part is a this year’s competition, which is to be interest in careers they can pursue Sweden, was there to speak about Director, Tumba Mill workshop,” said Yulia Makarova, a held at the end of this month. at Tech. the history of Swedish papermaking, Museum in Sweden fifth-year INTA major. Tech also sponsors an event for STEP accepts applications for the historic Tumba paper mill and The next workshop is called “Wild kids, which these students are eager undergraduate interns and graduate the museum. Things Origami: A Family Work- to be involved in. fellows every year. The applications “I met Robert when I was in shop.” The workshop takes place Moreover, Tech is gaining a po- can be found on their web site: www. Stockholm last summer. I visited by the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stock- on Saturday, October 20 from 1:00 tential student with each high-school cetl.gatech.edu/services/step/pro- the mill and the museum. He is holm,” Kjellern said. p.m.-3:00 p.m. For more informa- student who joins this group. The gram.htm. here to visit and see our collection Kjellern seemed pleased with the tion visit http://ipst.gatech.edu. and museum and talk about possible collaborative efforts we might do,” Rottenburg said. He discussed the history of paper making in Sweden and the role of the Tumba paper mill. “Historically, we have about 200 [paper mills] but today we have between 30-40 and only one that makes hand made paper com- mercially,” Kjellern said. The Tumba mill was the only one of its kind that worked closely with banks to make checks and other related bank statements. Photo courtesy of Leanne Metcalfe/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS “The significance of the Tumba By Ben Keyserling /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Tri-Cities High school students complete an engineering design Mill is that it made fine paper and A statue stands under the spotlight in the lobby of the Robert C. project. STEP’s programs take place in seven Metro Atlanta schools. security paper. The close connection Williams Paper Museum, featured in “The World of Paper” exhibit.

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By David Lowry homes, including putting up drywall, Downtown Atlanta Safari Contributing Writer roofing, or clearing out homes still full of debris. But it’s not all work Date: Anytime during the break From sunbathing on the beach to and no play: Geauxers will also have Where: all over Atlanta relaxing in the Appalachians, from the opportunity to spend time in Cost: Gas money, food, transport volunteering throughout Atlanta downtown New Orleans. to road tripping to Texas, there are This is a great opportunity (es- By Ben Keyserling /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS many fun and different ways to spend Hands on Atlanta Day pecially for out-of-state students) fall break. With so many available, to check out the surrounding areas how does one even begin to choose? Date: October 6 around Tech! Hop on the Down- Here are a few of the more popular Where: all over Atlanta town Tourist Loop, which leaves the choices: Cost: Free of charge North Avenue Station every hour. Or maybe purchase a daily or weekend Trailblazers Hands on Atlanta, a group MARTA pass and just explore the dedicated to connecting volunteers city on foot. There are plenty of By Amanda Thomas /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Date: October 6-9 with projects, hosts Atlanta’s largest great walking areas in downtown, OCTOBER Where: Lake Winfield Scott, day of community service. Tech especially the Olympic Park area Dahlonega, GA students, along with an estimated and Atlantic Station. 6 7 8 Cost: Free of charge 15,000 Atlantans, will have the 9 opportunity to work on projects Camping/Beach Day The Trailblazers seek to increase ranging from rebuilding elementary student appreciation of the outdoors school park benches to planting Date: Anytime during the break while participating in outdoor and maintaining trees throughout Where: a 2-5 hour drive F A L L conservation projects. During Fall the city. The drought could throw Cost: usually about $4/person per Break, the Trailblazers are going to a wrench into planting efforts this night plus gas money and food B R E A K 2 0 0 7 the Appalachian Trail in northern year, but HOA will undoubtedly be Georgia for two days of trailbuilding ready to accommodate. In stark contrast to the Atlanta and one night of backpacking. By city life, campgrounds are usually going, you get all the satisfaction of Road Trip characterized by cool breezes, run- doing community service without ning water, and lots and lots of trees. any of the monetary cost. This is a Date: Anytime during the break Activities could include backpack- great pick for the outdoors-type. Where: throw a dart at a map... ing across the Appalachian Trail to Cost: Gas money, food, lodging relaxing behind a bonfire and eating By Ben Keyserling /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Geaux to the Gulf s’mores. Just don’t forget bug spray Not all trips have to be through or sunscreen! Date: October 5-9 a student organization. This activity Fall Break marks the advent of fall Where: New Orleans, LA is for the adventurous: where do you and the end of warm days. Those who Cost: Free of charge go? How long will you be gone? Who want to lounge and sunbathe on the is coming? It’s up to you! So where’s warm sand in euphoric nostalgia for Since Katrina ravaged New Or- the spot to go? Well, it’s hard to say, the summer months should consider leans in 2005, Geaux to the Gulf has but New York, Texas, and Alabama going to the beach. Don’t want to By Ariel Bravy /STUDENT PUBLICATIONS tried to be a part of the rebuilding are pretty popular. But don’t forget sunbathe? Play in the waves! Go (From top to bottom) 1. Tech students go to the Gulf Coast to build process. This fall will be the fourth about Florida, North Carolina, or surfing, or sailing, or swimming, a playground. 2. The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest. 3. Geaux project. Tech students, led by anywhere the interstates go. The only or snorkeling, or any other summer Trailblazers pitches in to clean up Lake Allatoona. 4. Taking a road trip CCF, will be working with Cross- limits are the cost of gas and four-day activity while there are still some is a fun way to spend a break, but traffic can complicate things. roads Ministries to help rebuild limit, as well as your imagination. vestiges of summer left.

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DARRELL ROBERTSON CONCERT COMMITTEE Defensive player, Robertson, has started After bringing T.I. to campus last ENTERTAINMENT in two full seasons and has been crucial spring, the committee is currently to many of this year’s games. Page 24 working with Adult Swim. Page 9 Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 Murphys give Turandot triumphs energetic set By Aileen Li brutality and begs for the Staff Writer CITY SCENE Prince’s life. Turandot appears By Ryan Hautau with her maids and orders the Contributing Writer Yard Dogs in town Just a few days after its execution to continue. grand opening, the Cobb Upon seeing Turandot’s If you’ve seen Th e Departed, you know who the Featuring a brilliant combi- Energy Performing Arts beauty, Calaf, forgets about Dropkick Murphys are. Originating from Boston, nation of performance art and Centre staged Turandot, one her cruelty, falls madly in the Dropkick Murphys have become the epitome music, this playful, colorful of the most compelling operas love with her and decides to of the Irish punk rock genre (alongside others such “rock and roll vaudeville” group of the famous Italian libretto, vie for the Princess’s hand in as Flogging Molly and Street Dogs). If you’ve nev- will be playing at the Variety Giacomo Puccini. marriage. er heard Irish Playhouse Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. For Set in the ancient city of Th e next part of the story punk rock be- more information: www.yard- Peking, Turandot tells a story is just like any other fairy tale. fore, envision dogsroadshow.com. of passion and love tangled Calaf correctly answers all of the Clash with with death and sacrifice. Turandot’s riddles and escapes bagpipes. In As the curtain rises, we are death with a marriage off ering fact, the Drop- Portugal in ATL greeted by an announcer for from the Emperor, despite the kick Murphys the Imperial Palace reading Princess’s opposition. draw inspira- Portugal. Th e Man, who re- the law of the land: “He who At this point, the audi- tion from the cently released their sixth album, desires to wed Princess Tu- ence learns that it is not that Clash, along Church Mouth, will be playing randot must answer her three Turandot is picky about her wit h ot her at Th e Loft Oct. 12 along with riddles. If he should fail, he husband; it is that she hates popular bands fellow bands Rocky Votolato will be beheaded.” men and wishes to lure all such as AC/ and Th e Great Depression. Don’t As the eager crowd moves those who desire her beauty DC and the miss this fun and exciting show. close to the Palace to witness to their graves. Pogues. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the the execution, our hero, Calaf, being the gentle- First let show starts at 9 p.m. Calaf, reunites with his man that he is, decides that me say that By Colin Ake / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONSS father, Timur, the old King he wants none but Turandot’s when I heard The Dropkick Murphys played of Tartary. Timur tells Calaf love. He tells her that if she can the Dropkick a variety of instruments. Eco-friendly music that after Tartary had been fi nd out his name by sunrise, Murphys were conquered by the Chinese he will die and she won’t have coming to Atlanta, I was pretty excited. Th eir new Th e Echo Project is hitting rulers, only Liu, a devoted album, Meanest of Times, which came out Sept. the Atlanta area Oct. 12-14. Th is slave girl, remained faithful See Opera, page 19 18, is an amazing studio album release and is truly green festival of music and fun to him. worth checking out. It does well in keeping con- features tons of bands, including When the Prince of Persia sistent with their hardcore, upbeat and rebellious Th e Killers, Flaming Lips, Phil is brought out to be beheaded, style, all the while raising Irish pride and avoiding Lesh & Friends, moe., and many Calaf, along with the people of being repetitive. more! For more information Peking, curses the Princess’s And while their new album, along with their about this huge music festival, previous releases, avoids such redundancy, I can’t check it out online at the-echo- say the same about the performance they put on project.com. last week at the Masquerade. I’ve seen a lot of pop rock and punk rock con- certs in my day, almost all of which I came out of Netherworld tours having had one of the best experiences of my life. I didn’t feel that way when I left the Masquerade It’s October, which means last Th ursday night. As hard as this is to admit, I Netherworld, the #1 haunted thought the music was too loud (and I love loud house in America, is back! Walk music), to the extent where if I had to drive home the twisted halls of the Leviathan I probably would have had to wait an hour to where creepy experiments in retain suffi cient enough hearing to avoid a head- re-animation of the dead linger on collision. the depths. Th en, head down Sound quality was lacking too. Whether this into the nightmarish realm of Prince Calaf confronts was the result of the volume and/or bass being Primal Fear, where everyone’s Turandot, the opera’s turned to high, or an unfortunate consequence worst fears become reality. For cruel, title princess. of having seven diff erent band members on the more information: www.fear- world.com. By Michael Skinner / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS See Murphys, page 18 Immensely anticipated Halo 3 scores sky-high with fans By Hamza Hasan Many gamers, young and old, authorities that gave Halo 3 a Contributing Writer bought an Xbox 360 specifi cally perfect score of 10 include the for the release of Halo 3. Many Australian Offi cial Xbox Maga- Game developer Bungie specialty stores opened their zine, 1Up.com and the UK-based Studios released the conclusion doors for the midnight release www.edge-online.co.uk, the to their Halo trilogy last week. because of the expected revenue last of which has given only fi ve Gamers have anticipated the from game sales. other perfect scores for all games release of the game since Nov. A local Gamestop in Fayette- in the past 25 years. 22, 2004. ville, Georgia got approximately Undoubtedly, the critical Halo 2 sold 2.4 million cop- 600 pre-orders. Th ese numbers reception for Halo 3 has gone as ies its fi rst day, bringing in $125 are nothing compared to other expected and beyond in some million, out-grossing all other shops nearby. Another Gamestop cases. releases in entertainment his- in Fayetteville had 1,000 pre- Th e gameplay will not be af- tory until the release of Halo 3, orders, and the Gamestop in fected by the game disc edition, which brought in $170 million nearby Peachtree City received except for one feature available on its fi rst day. 2,000 pre-orders. in the extra disc for both limited Th e midnight release occurred With all the hype surrounding and legendary editions. at many specialty electronics and Halo 3, many wonder: is it good? Bungie has included an gaming locations, such as Game- Good is an understatement. audio/video calibration tool for stop and Best Buy. Game Rankings, an aggregator televisions and sound systems “Halo is going to be the for reviews on game launches, so that a gamer may achieve Image Courtesy of Bungie Studios biggest game in video game listed it at 94% according to maximum utilization from his Master Chief returns in this upgraded and highly anticipated fi nal installment history,” said the manager of a the reviews of major gaming of Bungie’s popular Halo series. The game was released Tuesday, Sept. 25. local Gamestop. magazines and websites. Several See Halo, page 17 16 • Friday, October 5, 2007 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

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confl icts that are both reintroduced Halo from page 15 and settled. Obviously, the game DDR brings the party home has an epic conclusion, as the main or her home theater systems if he or slogan for the game is “Finish the By Nathan Garcia Destructors” will reduce the dance the original, it’s given an interesting she so chooses. Fight.” Staff Writer meter level if stepped on, and to and exciting twist. Genres range Th e engine inHalo 3 is an original Gamers will get to “fi nish the make it more confusing, they don’t from slow R&B to rock to fast happy engine from Bungie, unlike the en- fi ght,” but start a completely new Konami’s Dance Dance Revolu- always move at the same speed as hardcore, so everyone should fi nd gine of Halo 2, which was provided one that could last a much longer tion series has been getting players off the other arrows. something they like. by Havok. time. their butts and moving to the beat for Another type of arrow will “leap” Konami even covers their own Th e game is played very simi- Th e multiplayer component of almost ten years, when the original onto the screen as it spins in place, songs, making English language larly, especially in controls, but new Halo 2 logged in nearly fi ve billion version was released in arcades in making it unclear as to what direc- versions of popular songs that were features exist which many Halo 2 hours of ranked games among fi ve 1998. DDR has been released in tion it will be. formerly in Japanese, like “Love fanatics will appreciate. million unique players. several forms on several diff erent Th e music, arguably the Shine” and “Break Down.” Th e Xbox 360 controller, which Image Courtesy of Konami In the fi rst 20 hours of the offi cial consoles,consoles, withwith llittleittle changechange toto Th e graphics are also very impres- does not have the black and white release of Halo 3, over a million play- thethe ccoreore gameplaygameplay otherother tthanhan sive. They buttons from the original Xbox ers logged on Xbox Live, the online thethe listlist ofof songs.songs. However,However, aren’t overly controllers, but has bumper buttons service for gaming on the Xbox and Konami’sKonami’s ttalentedalented mmusiciansusicians detailed, but instead, utilizes those for reloading Xbox 360. andand excellentexcellent licensedlicensed choiceschoices the charac- and actions. For this feat, Halo 3 has set yet keepkeep peoplepeople comingcoming backback forfor ters are in- Th e X button has been switched another record in the video game more. teresting and to accommodate and entertainment Now,Now, KKonamionami kkeepseeps tthehe nicely ani- only the use of industry. partyparty g goingoing w withith thethe fi rstrst mated. Th ere “special items” that “From the Th e multiplayer Wii-specifiWii-specifi c vversionersion ofof tthehe aar-r- is a diff erent completely change customizable system in Halo 3 has row-scrollingrow-scrolling franchisefranchise withwith dance routine the gameplay and improved in nearly DDR Hottest Party. p e r f o r m e d strategy. These armor to the every way. WithWith thethe releaserelease ofof Nin-Nin- for each song, items include the new maps, Th e user inter- tendo’stendo’s Wii,Wii, moremore gamegame which is a nice power drainer, the face has become developers have been looking touch. radar jammer and gamers can more intuitive, more at working its unique control The envi- the bubble shield, easily fi nd hours game types have scheme into the games, and ronments also which appeared been added and the Konami decided to incor- look smooth and on the ESPN TV of enjoyable options for gaming porate hand motions into exciting. Some “Starry Night” ad- gameplay....” have increased in the gameplay. players might vertisement. almost every di- While it’s not exactly have a hard time The campaign mension. From the new, since a few versions keeping their eyes story has been fulfi lling for most customizable armor to the new on the PlayStation 2 used on the arrows, gamers. Unlike Halo: Combat maps, gamers can easily fi nd hours its EyeToy camera for a though. Evolved and Halo 2, the story will not of enjoyable gameplay at least as good mode called “Hands and Overall, this continue. Bungie Studios has stated as in Halo 2, if not better. Feet,” it was a very limited is quite possibly that the story arc and that of Master Many fi nd Halo 3 has set a long- feature, due to the game’s one of the best ver- Chief, the protagonist of the game, lasting standard for gaming. In a year requiringrequiring ofof thethe handshands toto hithit a certaincertain be s t sions of the game will be concluded in Halo 3. where games like Bioshock, World of point on the screen. partpart ofof thethe game,game, isis veryvery uniqueunique to date. Th e story revolves around the Warcraft: Burning Crusade and the With Hottest Party, certain ar- in this mix, in part because not a Newcomers can appreciate the loss of Cortana, the best friend and upcoming Call of Duty 4 and Guitar rows indicate when to shake the the single song appears in this game in accessible song list and party-game guide of Master Chief, as she is still Hero III have and will dominate Wii Remote or the Nunchuk in the the same way it has appeared in a styling, while veterans can enjoy in the clutches of the Gravemind. many platforms, Halo 3 still stands right and left hands respectively. Th e previous version. the new challenges in the hand For Master Chief, this is a personal strong. Many have left other popular arrows are integrated directly into A great number of the tracks are movements and obstacles. The endeavor and battle. titles like Forza Motorsport 2 on the the usual arrow stream, so this adds covers of well-known songs, like super-hardcore players may dislike While Master Chief has to bear Xbox 360 and World of Warcraft on a little more challenge for veterans, “Disco Inferno” and “Th e Sign,” the lack of arrow modifi ers, but this the burden of Cortana, he must also PC to indulge in Halo 3. especially when they require simul- with a time period ranging from version is obviously geared towards fi ght the Covenant invasion on Earth From the artistic value to the taneous hand and foot hits. the ‘70s to today. casual play. Up to four players can and stop the Prophet of Truth from competitive multiplayer, Halo 3 has Aside from the new hand arrows, All the songs are done by enjoy every mode in the game, so activating “the Ark,” from which he dominated the world of gaming for there are a number of obstacles that Konami’s creative artists, so if the it’s perfect for making any party the may activate all the other Halos. only weeks – the trend, if similar to show up during certain songs. “Foot song isn’t done in a similar style to Hottest Party. Th ese are two of the numerous Halo 2, will last years. 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found Everybody Out more enjoy- Creative voices fi nd Java Monkey Murphys from page 15 able live; they defi nitely benefi ted from having a fewer number of By Hanjie Song Sunday soon became a tradition, rhythm accompanied by melody is, stage at one time with just as many instruments being played at one Contributing Writer and the cafe acquired a loyal and to say the least, entertaining. Th ese diff erent instruments and vocals to time. Th e simplicity of their music, stable patronage after many of the secular prophets pen out their words match, I’m not sure. Th eir set wasn’t compared to the complexity of the Java Monkey coff ee shop is well faces reappeared in the crowd week cardinally and project with haunt- terrible… it just got old after the fi rst Dropkick Murphys’, made it very known to the college crowd in after week. ing voices and convincing body 45 minutes. easy to get into and lost (fi guratively) Atlanta for its delicious caff einated Th ough it is a community formed languages to deliver their logic or On a more positive note, the in their set. drinks and relaxed yet well-main- by frequent old timers, fresh faces are emotions. Many would argue that energy level of the show was one of The HorrorPops don’t really tained atmosphere. Located in the never alienated. Diversity is the most Tech often lacks what many would the highest I’ve ever seen. Th is was sound anything like the Dropkick heart of Decatur, Java Monkey im- important principle of the session; consider culture. If this is case, feel probably the result of their upbeat Murphys, which confuses me as to merses itself in the local art and cul- guests are always welcomed to sit in free to be absorbed in poetic journeys and hardcore style why they opened ture scene. Th e petite café becomes on or present their material. on Sunday nights at Java Monkey. of music -- and for them. Th is jam-packed every Sunday night as Attributing to the strong inter- furthermore by the “...the energy level band—which patrons in the patio area gather for ests of the events’ supporters, the overwhelming Irish does fall under the open mic sessions. Th e inviting sessions are always well organized. pride contained in of the show was the punk rock open mic sessions, hosted by Tech Readers may sign up from 7:30 the majority of the one of the highest genre—defi- alumnus Kodak Harrison, welcome p.m. throughout the night, while audience. nitely has its both curious strangers and familiar the actual readings start at 8 p.m. When the head- I’ve ever seen.” own distinct faces into explorations of poetry Mediated by the witty host, the lining band’s set (psychobilly) and words. sessions proceed until 11 p.m. Th e lacks, the overall style, one that Th e open mic sessions encour- sessions’ meticulously arranged consensus on how a show is fi nds a can only be described as bizarre and age street poets and amateur organization never hinders the greater dependency on the quality aesthetically comparable to that of wordsmiths to share their works in creativity of the poets. Its materials of the opening sets. Paving the way a more fl amboyant (and punk rock an environment that tolerates all are anything but rigid and restricted, for the Dropkick Murphys were oriented) Panic! at the Disco. views and refl ections. Buttressed ranging from playfully absurd rants Everybody Out (fi rst to play) and So while the Dropkick Murphy’s by the home-like atmosphere of Java of personal encounters to the deeply Th e HorrorPops. set lacked, the two bands that opened Monkey, the sessions are surprisingly concerned issues of political unrest. Much like the Dropkick Murphys for them helped compensate for this fun for both the participants and With powerful verses manifested by (and even more so), Everbody Out shortcoming. audience. Th e organizer and host, experiences and values, the poets not put a heavy emphasis on incorporat- I still highly recommend check- Kodak Harrison, dated the lineage only speak but also embody their ing an Irish accent into their hardcore ing out their new album, for I found of open mic night back to six years audience in a sea of dictions. By Hanjie Song / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONSS punk rock style in defi ning their this show to be an inaccurate rep- ago, before Church Street Café was Some more novel readers will sing Open mic nights at Java Monkey image. And while the Dropkick resentation of how good the band renamed Java Monkey. Open mic out their stanzas; the well-placed attract diversity and creativity. Murphys are easily a better band, I truly is.

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With all its popularity, Turandot she did not sing until the second However, a personal favorite wowing from the second I walked Opera from page 15 attracted some thousands of people, act, with her first notes the audience was Angela Fout, who played Liu, in. Sitting in my seat, I imagined from opera experts and theater lovers was completely mesmerized. The the warm-hearted slave girl. The that was how Julia Roberts must to marry him. (the arts center was fully seatedw), texture of her voice is both smooth versatility of her voice left the audi- have felt in the opera scene from After a restless night in Peking, and they were not disappointed. The and strong, just like the character ence speechless, and her depiction Pretty Woman. the Princess and her guards capture theater put on a grand spectacle. Turandot herself. of Liu is absolutely brilliant. Fout If I had anything to complain Liu and Timur. Liu tells Turandot From the extravagant costumes to Playing Calaf is another Atlanta sang of love and loyalty. Her voice about, it would not be the show that she will never tell anybody the lavish stage setting and lighting, Opera debut, Philip Webb, whose was soft and fragile, but at the same but how the story ended – I felt Calaf’s name and stabs herself. Her everything was just perfect. From the deep, steady and powerful voice time brave and piercing – no wonder the ending was too sudden and body is then carried away without a beginning to the end, the show moves paired with Phillips’ quite nicely. The even the ice princess was touched by unexplained. However, that was kind word from Calaf. with tension and hope, never losing expectation for Webb rose when he Liu’s character and strength. completely overshadowed by the After some useless convincing, the audience for a minute. sang Puccini’s signature aria, “Nes- By the time Fout finished “Tu rest of my experience. I’d encourage Calaf kisses Turandot, who feels However, the real expectation sun Dorma.” Although Webb was che di gel sei cinta,” I was already everybody to check out the show this herself falling uncontrollably in love, for the night was the singing. Lori no Pavarotti (as his voice was a bit all choked up.The overall experience month. Although the tickets are a bit exclaiming, “O! What is happening Phillips, in her debut with the Atlanta reserved), he sang the aria passion- at Cobb Energy was just stunning. pricey, you get every penny’s worth. to me!” And the couple lives happily Opera, sang the title role as the cruel ately and carefully, fully conveying The general atmosphere and the For more information, check out ever after. and beautiful Princess. Although Calaf’s propitious victory. friendliness of the ushers had me www.cobbenergycentre.com.

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By Wade Cotton infl uences ,blending throughout. Th e Of course, certain songs stick infectious, encased in a trance of from an unknown source. Th e full Contributing Writer sound does not fi t a certain genre, out as early favorites. The first melody. Th e most interesting song, song may have been an interesting but rather stretches the boundaries and namesake song on though, is “Children.” Somehow, inclusion; but the excerpt in itself is First and foremost, experience ofof eexperimentalxperimental sstyles.tyles. th hee thethe bandband hashas createdcreated somethingsomething ofof a anticlimactic and a disappointing matters in music. Whether it’s prac- AsAs a whole,whole, tthehe aal-l- Images Courtesy of Fearless Records spiritual,spiritual, expressingexpressing bluesy,bluesy, hurtfulhurtful end to such a great composition. tice or performance, one can really b u m m o v e s undertonesundertones withwith mymy ffavoriteavorite lyricslyrics ofof In truth, the album may not tell who has played and loved their well. It’s fluid, thethe album:album: “I’m“I’m goin’goin’ down,down, downdown be for everyone. Th e intensity and songs for the longest. Even though non-repetitive toto thethe riverriver ‘cause‘cause I don’tdon’t believebelieve inin instrumentalism in Church Mouth Portugal Th e Man has only been and interesting medicine.”medicine.” fi t my personal taste. Th e complex together for two years, the experi- in its composi- Th eerere aare,re, hhow-ow- lyrics and experimental melodies enced feeling breaks through in their tion. Many would ever,ever, a ffewew sstylis-tylis- are not for casual listening. Th e newest release, Church Mouth. argue that Portu- tictic downfallsdownfalls onon album would, though, serve as a The band’s website, www. gal’s sound closely thethe album.album. Th ee great introduction into the genre portugaltheman.net, says that the mimicsmimics a fewfew otherother seeminglyseemingly r ran-an- for someone with no experience in band came together as a regroup- emergingemerging aartists,rtists, llikeike domdom placementplacement experimentalism. ing of members from Anatomy of a CircaCirca SurviveSurvive andand ofof ssoundound eeffff eectscts aatt Th ough not my favorite album Ghost. One of the individuals, John Th e eM aMarsrs V oVolta.lta. T rTrue,ue, thethe beginningbeginning andand by any means, this is an excellent Gourley, shines as the band’s artistic theythey carrycarry a similarsimilar al - endend ooff a ffewew ooff tthehe composition. The songwriting, visionary, with his lyrics, artwork style; however, ChurchChurch bum,bum, “Church“Church Mouth,”Mouth,” songssongs t takesakes a awayway harmonies and style are simply out- and songwriting all displayed on Mouth hashas a certaincertain catchinesscatchiness thatthat isis upbeatupbeat a andnd l likable.ikable. fromfrom thethe fl uidityuidity ofof standing, with very few superfi cial the site. some of these other bands do not WithWith itsits highhigh energyenergy andand variability,variability, thethe work.work. EspeciallyEspecially problems on the work. I strongly Th e group of three brings an ex- display. A universal appeal alongside the song could surely serve as a suc- with a classic sound, these interjec- suggest looking into the band as tremely intriguing meld of styles for visionary writing is a very diffi cult cessful fi rst single. My immediate tions are counterproductive to the well as this new album. Portugal the album, mixing new age experi- juxtaposition; Portugal smoothly favorite from the fi rst listening is “My fl uidity. Moreover, the fi nal track, Th e Man will be playing at Th e Loft mental with Hendrix and Th e Doors unifi es the two. Mind.” Th e chorus is so perfectly “Sun Brother,” is simply an excerpt on Oct. 12. building and eat free pizza. free eat and building p.m. in Room 137 of the Student Services Services Student the of 137 Room in p.m. Come to our weekly meeting Tuesday at 7:00 7:00 at Tuesday meeting weekly our to Come ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 5, 2007 • 21 THEME CROSSWORD: BARREL OF LAUGHS

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Calvin [Johnson] could just grab and that takes the load off of me Robertson’s strength in the game the ball out of anywhere, he can just sometimes,” Robertson said. is in his pass rushing ability. Against grab your chest or the back of your Oliver has the attention as Boston College, the Eagles were shoulder pads out of anywhere,” the All-ACC defensive end, with threatening to score their second Johnson’s talent also developing. touchdown of the game when Rob- Th e three of them make up one of ertson fl ew around the off ensive line “When we begin the the best experienced defensive lines and blind-sided quarterback Matt season, we always in the nation. Ryan. Th e hit forced a fumble and “I like single attention; it makes saved Tech from a two touchdown want to win an ACC it easier for me....I see double teams defi cit early in the game. [title]. Even though and they might chip with a back or “He didn’t see me and that’s all bring a guard around. Th ey always that counts. I just saw him doing we lost [that] week, try to have someone else come along a three-step drop and worked on that’s still our goal.” to stop me from getting behind getting there as fast as I can,” Rob- them,” Robertson said. ertson said. Darrell Robertson Even with the talent Tech has on Robertson is a physical threat the line, Boston College was a wake By Jason Ossey / S TUDENT PUBLICATIONS Senior Lineman Darrell Robertson rushes towards the quarterback in the game against on the game fi eld as well as the -up call for the Jackets to make some Duke. The senior has become a force at the defensive end position. practice fi eld. His teammates ap- improvements on both sides of the preciate his eff ort and preparation McManus said. ball. Th ey took steps towards this for the game. Whether Robertson uses those improvement with the game against By Akshay Amaraneni “I approach [the position] “He’s an eff ort guy, all eff ort. All hands to push off the ground or off Clemson. Th is will need to continue Staff Writer more as causing destruction in the of our defensive ends are, Adamm a lineman, there is no denying he if Tech wants to win another Coastal backfi eld. Playing on the line of Oliver and Michael Johnson as uses them as well as any of the other division title and make a trip back Darrell Robertson has made a scrimmage is not really ideal, the well. Real good eff ort guy, great members on the line. Robertson has to Jacksonville. name for himself over the last two point is to get in the backfi eld and pass rusher,” said starting off ensive stuck to his credo of getting into the “Th at’s always in the back of our seasons at Tech. As a two-season cause as much trouble as possible,” guard Nate McManus. backfi eld as quickly as possible this minds. When we begin the season, starter, he has racked up sacks and Robertson said. Robertson uses his physical at- season. He has already surpassed we always want to win an ACC tackles for loss as well as any Tech When Robertson arrived at Tech, tributes well in the pass rush, but last season’s total of four tackles championship. Even though we defensive end before him. Robertson he was an undersized defensive end one of his best qualities may be his for loss. lost [that] week, that’s still our goal: strives week in and week out to be that looked more like a linebacker hands. Of course playing on a line with just come out, play hard and we’re the fi rst player on the defense in the than a lineman. Over the next three “He has his strong grip and his talented players like Oliver, Johnson going to get ourselves back there,” off ense’s backfi eld. seasons, he gained 50 pounds and longer arms, against a lineman with and Darryl Richard has never been Robertson said. more of what Technique you love! We’re the South’s liveliest college newspaper. We worked hard to earn that title. 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GEORGIA TECH (3-2, 1-2) VS. MARYLAND (3-2, 0-1) By Akshay Amaraneni

By Jason Ossey/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Jon Drews/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Scott Medway/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Matt Bishop/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Tech defensive pressure vs. Maryland offensive line After last weekend, Tech again checks in at the top of the national ranks in defense. Maryland’s offensive line has played well against its opponents in its first five games. Tech is ranked sixth in the nation in rushing defense after limiting the Clemson run- Maryland’s 176.8 rushing yards per game rank second in the conference behind Tech. ning back tandem, James Davis and C. J. Spiller, to just 62 yards on 21 attempts. The Tailback Keon Lattimore ranks second in the ACC and 28th nationally with 106.6 Jackets are allowing just 14.4 points per game. Tech has been able to get through of- rushing yards per game. The Terps’ offensive line features three new starters from last fensive lines and pressure quarterbacks. Tech ranks third in the nation in sacks with season, but highlights Andrew Crummey. Crummey is a preseason All-American and 21; the Jackets sacked Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper six times. candidate for the Lombardi and Outland awards. Kicking team vs. Return team Last week, Tech receiver D.J. Donley blocked a punt that led to a touchdown. Travis Maryland’s best special teams statistic is their eighth place ranking in kickoff Bell, the Tech field goal kicker, has seemingly returned to the form he showed his Fresh- return defense. They are mediocre at best in their other categories and that is an area man year. That year, he connected on 15 field goals. Bell has hit 12 of 13 with his only the Jackets’ special teams can exploit. Junior kicker Obi Egekeze is just five of nine in miss being a blocked kick at Notre Dame. Bell ranks second in the nation with a 2.40 field goal attempts but has two misses from outside of 50 yards. Da’Rel Scott goes up field goal per game average and leads the ACC in scoring at 10.40 points per game. against Tech’s top ranked kickoff defense with a 21.3 average. Friedgen vs. Jackets Maryland Head Coach Ralph Friedgen was at Tech twice before going to Maryland. Friedgen has struggled against his old school, going 1-3 the past four seasons, in- He first came to Tech in 1987-91 as Bobby Ross’s offensive coordinator. After a stint in cluding allowing a fourth quarter come-back last season. Friedgen’s first game against the NFL, he returned to Tech in 1997 and coached the offense for the Jackets, turning the Jackets since becoming the head coach at Maryland saw him defeat the Jackets by QB Joe Hamilton into a Heisman candidate. After then Head Coach George O’Leary a field goal in overtime. The following season, the Terps orchestrated a 34-10 blowout left Tech, Friedgen returned to his alma matter, Maryland. He has won an ACC title of Tech in College Park. In 2003, the Jackets exacted their revenge on their former and has finished the season with a top-10 ranking. He went on to three straight 10 winb coordinator in a 7-3 win at home. Tech won in 2004, 20-7, in College Park and is seasons, the first ACC coach to do that in their first three seasons. working on a three game win streak in the series. Spread: Tech by 3

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field goals. He has found the consis- ence,” Bell said. from page 27 tency and success he had during his Tech also benefited from Clem- Tigers freshman campaign after struggling son’s poor play in the kicking game. sured all day by the defense, and for the past two seasons. Their place kicker, Dean Bucholz, the squad accumulated six sacks. “I haven’t had any major injuries made just one of five field goal at- The total included two and a half keeping me off the field. Being tempts. He missed from distances by Wheeler. of 47, 30, 50 and 48 yards. While Tech’s defense played well “We’ve had two blocked punts overall, they had difficulty stopping and some missed field goals. We’ve the pass on third down. The team “We’ve had got a good field goal kicker. We’re allowed several large yardage plays confidence, we are asking a lot of [Bucholz] right now. on third down and allowed eight- The last three or four weeks, he’s of-20 for the game. just finally getting had a [soccer] game on Friday night, Tech’s best performance came our swagger back. then getting up here late. I’ve got to from the special teams. The squad make sure I’m doing good with his blocked one punt that helped set up We’re just coming schedule and time management,” the game’s only touchdown back to being us.” said Clemson Head Coach Bobby “(Assistant Coach) Charles Kelly Bowden. has done an outstanding job with Chan Gailey Tech now begins a road trip that our special teams this year and we’ve will go through College Park and Head Coach got some guys on there that are Miami. Their next home game will hungry and fighters and hustlers…. be Homecoming against Army on The coverage guys and knocking the healthy is part of it, but it also means Oct. 20. ball loose, things like that, it was so much to get reps with the same “We’ve had confidence, we are outstanding today. I thought the guys. I had three different holders just finally getting our swagger back. special teams gave us a big winning in my first three years, and this year We’ve been a dominating defense, edge today,” Gailey said. we didn’t have to get used to a new we just have not been playing like By John Guthrie/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Placekicker Travis Bell added to holder or snapper and we got 1,000 it lately....we’re just coming back to Phillip Wheeler celebrates after getting another sack in the game against the team’s lead with 48 and 41 yard reps in together and it’s a big differ- being us,” Gailey said. Clemson. He finished with two and a half sacks and seven tackles.

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By Hahnming Lee watch my teammates struggling like [Choice] when he got tired, to get Where the offense struggled, the their running game,” Gailey said. Sports Editor they’ve been. All the hard work you him out so he didn’t have to push defense and the special teams thrived “They like to run the ball up put into the season, to not be able that leg. And the plan was to put him against the Tigers. the middle, and we knew that. We Tech stopped their slide and to be out there fighting with your in more, and we just could never get The defense held Clemson to just focused on that and were able to clog defeated No. 13 Clemson at home teammates is hard. This game I was it done. We plan to play him more 228 yards on offense, limiting their up the middle and kept them going last Saturday, 13-3. The victory only about 80-85%, but it was good as time goes on,” said Head Coach running game to 34 net yards. Tech outside,” said Philip Wheeler, senior marked Tech’s first conference win enough to play and stay on the field,” Chan Gailey. stopped Clemson’s rushing tandem middle linebacker. and also their first win against a Choice said. While the running game per- of James Davis and C.J. Spiller. Davis The Jackets limited the Tiger’s ranked opponent. Many did not expect him to play formed well, the passing game rushed for 64 yards on 13 carries and efficient passing game as well. Tashard Choice returned to form as well as he did during the game. The struggled to play on the same level, Spiller rushed for just 13 yards on Clemson’s quarterback Cullen after struggling in the last two games, coaching staff made a concentrated leading to some offensive troubles nine carries. Harper was 17-for-39 and 194 yards rushing for 154 yards on 32 carries. effort to put less strain on Choice throughout the game. Quarterback “If you stop the run, then you and one interception. The star running back is still recover- and split carries between all the Taylor Bennett finished 7-for-15 and gain a tremendous advantage….They He was terrorized and pres- ing from a hamstring injury. running backs. 67 yards. He also threw an intercep- caught a couple of underneath things “It was absolutely hurting me to “We were trying to not push tion, his second on the season. and ran it, but I thought we stuck See Tigers, page 27 Volleyball splits matches with UVA, Virginia Tech By Randy Darnowsky said Talisa Kellogg, a starting hitter in a breath-taking game four. With Staff Writer for the Jackets. the game tied at 30 points apiece, The Jackets slowed down the the Cavaliers managed to get a kill The Jackets split the series of Cavaliers’ key starters by stopping and block Stegemann’s attempt for matches from last weekend at their ability to make many successful a last-minute point. home. hits. Nikki Kaminskas played well With even more tight competi- The Jackets suffered a surprising tion in the tiebreaker game, the comeback win from the UVA Cava- Jackets attempted to bring their full liers last Friday. Tech still posted big force to the crowd. numbers on the scoreboard but lost “I really don’t know Senior Lindsey Gray posted key due to close plays. what went wrong plays and put the Jackets within “We played great ball and we got just four points of clinching the beaten at home, but we’re so competi- last night because game. However, last-minute kills tive, we’ll always be there fighting statistically, we stopped the Jackets’ road to victory and the home crowd really helps us did well. It was an as the Cavaliers won the very tightly- give us energy,” said Nikki Kamin- played match. By Jon Drews/ STUDENT PUBLICATIONS skas, a hitter for the Jackets. unlikely night.” After coming off an emotional Talisa Kellogg hits the ball in a game against Virginia Tech. The team Tech’s offense highlighted top roller-coaster night, Tech was deter- lost against UVA on Friday, but won against Virginia Tech on Saturday. players from around the court. Talisa Kellogg mined not to let another opponent Second-year Brittany Roderick, come to Atlanta and steal the win. current active leader in kills. of match-point. Then, Kellogg had a right-side hitter who has been Junior Outside Hitter “We always play to win. We “We were more focused, we paid another amazing attack to put the under guidance of the nationally always go on the court, fighting to more attention to detail and worked ball in the far corner of the opponent’s recognized senior Ulrike Stegemann, at crucial points in the match and win,” Kaminskas said. on our passing,” Kellogg said. court leaving the Hokies awed and posted personal records of nine kills against the net. After adding nine Against Virginia Tech, Talisa The Jackets came into game three speechless. and four digs throughout the night. blocks against the Cavaliers, she Kellogg displayed another amaz- with a 1-1 tie and the strong hitting “We’re just trying to go as a team, Third-year Allie Niekamp success- moves up the school record books in ing night on the court. She was an of Kellogg and Gray throughout the keep the chemistry going and play fully returned to ACC play by setting career blocks and block-assists. important asset for the team through night. Niekamp achieved a serve as hard we can…. This is something up key plays for the Jackets. Regardless, the Jackets could getting heavy attacks and commit- ace to lead game three preceding a that we’re really doing differently this “I really don’t know what went not keep up at the end of game ting game-clinching kills. Overall, tight-angle kill by Kellogg. In game year, just really trying to dig in and wrong last night because statistically, three but still holding onto a 2-1 the third-year hitter had 18 kills four, Gray committed a key attack be aggressive…It paid off tonight,” we did well. It was an unlikely night,” advantage. The two teams battled and 9 digs in the night and is Tech’s to put the Jackets within the realms Kellogg said.