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BY KEVIN LIN FOR THE THRESHER

While Rice is reforming the budget to meet the fiscal limit imposed by the current economic climate, Rice students are reforming the social impact of Rice's endowments. A group of students from Rice for Peace and Justice have come together to create the Committee on Investor Respon- sibility Policy, which focuses on the social and environmental impacts of Rice's investments. Richard Treadwell, co-founder | of the committee, said that the committee was started to look at the social impact of Rice's investments. "The aim of the committee is to Members of the Vietnamese Student Association fan out the traditional non la hats as part of last make sure that Rice's endowments are invested as responsibly as pos- Eye of the tiger Saturday's Lunar New Year celebration. Held in the RMC's Grand Hall, the VSA and other East Asian sible," Treadwell, a Baker College groups helped kick off the Year of the Tiger. I senior, said. The committee will consist of three faculty members chosen by the Faculty Senate, two graduate students chosen Freshmen invited to new colleges SA ELECTIONS by the Graduate Student Association, three undergradu ate students chosen BY JOCELYN WRIGHT tions were sent out, one last week and "Second-semester freshmen are by the Studeii* Association and one THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF one last Monday, inviting first-year certainly very different than first- TO VOTE IN THE administrator chosen by President students from those colleges to trans- semester freshmen, and it didn't feel GENERAL ELECTION: David Leebron. All offices will need to If you have somehow missed the fer, Associate Dean of Undergraduates too out-of-character to give them the opportunity to consider transferring," be confirmed by the president and will multiple invitations and guest passes Matthew Taylor said. • When: 11:59 p.m. Feb. 18 be up for renewal on a yearly basis, but are still interested in transferring "When we set out to recruit stu- Taylor said. to 2 p.m. Feb. 24 Treadvell said. to Duncan College or McMurtry Col- dents for the new colleges, one of our He said first-year students are still lege, you are in luck: Applications to primary goals was to try to distribute very different from upperclassmen, so Treadwell said that he and fel- • How: Go online to sa.rice. low co-founder Gislaine Williams transfer to either of the new colleges the draw fairly evenly, if we could," freshmen wishing to transfer must an- edu and log in to vote (Jones '09) came up with the idea in are still being accepted, and invita- Taylor said. swer a question, "Why do you want to spring 2009 when they were co-pres- tions have been extended to the fresh- Though the possibility of fresh- transfer?", specify the college to which idents of Rice for Peace and Justice. men at Baker College, Brown College, men transferring was discussed at the they want to transfer and must also get For further information on Treadwell said they both thought Hanszen College and Wiess College. beginning of this year, Taylor said his the approval of the master of the col- the candidates, amend- taking a closer look at Rice's invest- The Office of the Dean of the Under- office, in conjunction with the college lege from which they are leaving and at ments and blanket taxes on the college to which they would like to ments was important. graduates elected to extend applica- masters and presidents, reconsidered the ballot, turn to the spread transfer. Duncan has already selected Because Rice is a private univer- tions to freshmen at these four colleges the possibility after it became clear on page 11. its masters, and McMurtry is waiting sity, its investments are not made because they had the fewest number of that not all of the beds in the new col- • see INVITES, page 4 O see INVEST, page 5 transfers overall. Two rounds of invita- leges would be occupied next year. New Beer Bike initiative announced "The vast majority of control of Beer art said a student's signature on the pe- Referendum aims to Bike is given to campus-wide and col- tition to put the initiative on the ballot lege coordinators, which is not a bad does not indicate support for the con- thing," Cahill said. "Beer Bike could tent of the legislation. ensure student input not function without these people ... "By signing this statement, it means BY JACLYN YOUNGBLOOD but there is no clause that says major you are in support of [the initiative] com- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF changes should be held to the decisions ing to a student vote," Stewart, a Jones of the students as a whole." College sophomore, said. "It doesn't While Beer Bike is already a student- According to the text of the initia- mean you support it, necessarily." run initiative, the future of the event tive, any major change to the format of According to Article II, Section 5 of may include even more student voic- the parade or the race must be put to a the SA constitution, in order for a ref- es. At a Student Association meeting student vote and would require a sim- erendum to pass, it must receive two- Feb. 8, Baker College junior Diana ple majority to pass. thirds support from a quorum of at least Cahill presented a student initiative There are two ways for an initiative to 20 percent of the student body. that would restrain the power of the secure a spot on the General Election bal- Stewart said even if the resolution campus-wide Beer Bike coordinators. lot: by vote of the SA Senate or through were to pass, an action to modify the SA The referendum stems from recent dis- referendum. Anyone presenting a ref- or RPC constitutions might not immedi- cussion about moving the parade — in- erendum must collect signatures from ately take place. cluding the water balloon fight — to the 5 percent of the student body to bypass "The minimum that will happen Baker College President Kathy Kellert and football practice field. the Senate and appear on the ballot. is the ... student Senate would pass a Martel College President Sean McBeath Cahill, a former Beer Bike college Since Cahill collected over 160 sig- resolution to kind of recognize this and Welcome to lead the way through the steam tunnels coordinator, said she was bothered by natures, the initiative will be on the bal- formalize it," Stewart said. last week. To learn about the history of the the absence of an established method lot in the general election. On the opposite end of that spec- the tunnels tunnels, check out the audio slideshow at for making changes to Beer Bike. SA Parliamentarian Jonathan Stew- O see BIKE, page 4 www.ricethresher.org.

VOOOOOOTEEEEEE Musical Relief Fat Saturday INDEX Opinion 3 Pedro is not on the ballot, but Selim and Rachmanioff can raise some spirits, and some If you missed Fat Tuesday or last weekend's New Or- News 4 Tiffany are. Vote for your next Student As- funds as well. Students and faculty from the leans revelry, fear not. Hanszen College's Mardi Gras Arts & Entertainment 15 sociation president as well as several other Shepherd School of Music will host the Hope party this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. promises to Sports 19 university-wide offices in the SA elections for Haiti Benefit Concert this Sunday at 2 p.m. entertain those still looking for a debaucherous time. Calendar 23 Hope you didn't give up dancing, king cake, beads or online at www.sa.rice.edu before Feb. 24 at in Stude Concert Hall. Donations will be ac- Backpage 24 strip shows for Lent! 2 p.m. You snooze, you lose. cepted, so listen in with a clean conscience. :• &r^. ' THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 the Rice (Ihresher PUKIN6 IT OUT FOR 5A POSITIONS The Thresher's HECK. 'wSL. ^ -mf/M voting recommendations - 1 CAN'T After weeks of preparation by candidates and referendum SEk representatives, Student Association General Elections began i«B . y • anything. f//. f* J at 11:59 p.m. last night, and will be open until Wednesday, A*/-V i Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. Voting is open at sa.rice.edu and all candidates can be found in this year's Student Elections pull-out, — iM IrWllX-STYLg li KAMgoSTYLe beginning on page 11. For the three blanket tax proposals, the WESTEM- Thresher makes the following recommendations: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected], twitter.com/TheRiceThresher • By-Law Amendment #2009.01 -r KTRU Blanket Tax increase Vote YES to increase KTRU's blanket tax by $2. Last year, It is to be expected ihat there resolutions to any issue, a legislative Online Comment will be a great deal of passion in move of this nature should be the last we endorsed KTRU's proposed blanket tax increase of $3, of the Week any Beer Bike debate (whether it resort, no't the first. We should feel citing KTRU's visibility and outreach to the greater Houston takes place in Willy's Pub or the comfortable approaching our elected area, diverse programming and on-campus events such as In response to "Sporadic, Farnsworth Pavilion). There is little leaders with our concerns. the Outdoor Show and the Concert Series. KTRU is a proven Inconsistent security beleaguers indication, however, that the cam- Additionally, it creates a danger- Rice mainstay that has been around for generations, venera- METRORail system," Feb. 12: pus-wide coordinators abused their ous precedent for the SA to regulate power in a manner that would jus- the activities of each subsidiary orga- ble enough that a Thresher news editor's mother once served Measuring the METRORail's safety by its 2004 numbers (it opened tify this reaction. They were asked nization (Thresher, RPC, KTRU, etc.) as a DJ for the station. KTRU has not received a blanket tax Jan. 1, 2004) is like evaluating Martel to conduct campus-wide polls to via student referendum. We feel that increase in more than 20 years, and the faltering economy College's social coolness based on its examine the popular opinion of the this power is rarely appropriate and has hit the station just as hard as the rest of the university, very first transfers. Misleading at best. student body, and they have abided that the subsidiary organizations while KTRU's funding from outside sources has severely de- METRORail has run almost without by the result of that vote. should be allowed to function without fear of censorship or legislative creased. Therefore, for us, this year's proposed $2 blanket incident in the years since, so don't While there is value in upholding worry too much about safety! our traditions, it is important that imperatives, either in the form of a tax increase is a no-brainer. And adding additional METRO po- as a student body we not become Senate vote or referendum similar to lice is a topic worth debating, but I'm stagnant. The current format of the the one here in question. • By-Law Amendment #2009.02 — RPC Blanket Tax increase not sure it would work for Houston. Beer Bike parade is the result of al- Ultimately, there is little reason to Vote YES to increase RPC's blanket tax by $5. The For one, the open stations we have most 20 years of evolution, adapt- believe that this referendum is a nec- ing to the conditions and desires of essary, or sensible, response to the Thresher also endorsed RPC's proposed blanket tax increase don't lend themselves to turnstiles or ticket booths. And second, Houston the students as new challenges and discussions surrounding changes to last year, though we warned against the $15 Major Events would have to consider how much opportunities present themselves. the parade format. It is unlikely to ef- Funds Tax increase. Like KTRU's, this year's proposed in- would be gained from increasing In light of the history of the parade, fectively safeguard the tradition as we crease is lower than it was last year: RPC is asking for $5, the frequency of fare checks. METRO it seems foolish and arrogant to know it, but it will certainly hinder down from $8. We feel that RPC should get an increase to claims that less than 10 percent of believe that the present scheme is campus-wide Beer Bike coordinators the pinnacle of parade design and in future years (if not completely dis- account for inflation, as its last increase was also more than passengers are free riders. And, since METRORail fares only account for that no improvements could ever be courage them from taking the job). 20 years ago. We do, however, issue a condition with our ap- roughly 25 percent of the cost of car- made. This referendum, rather than We urge the student body to care- proval: RPC must elicit more student input when planning rying a passenger, adding extra police encouraging future Beer Bike coor- fully consider the implications of this events. Don't be so behind-the-scenes. Increase transparency, to chase only a small percentage of dinators to explore new options referendum when voting in this year's and use surveys to garner student opinion, to ensure that our lost revenue doesn't make much eco- (as a majority of the student body General Election. indicated they would ask them to), tax dollars are going toward events and shows that we want nomic sense. The METRO, as heavily Kathy Kellert, Baker President subsidized as it is, is probably pursu- makes the process of implementing Kyle Clark, Will Rice President to attend. ing the most revenue-effective course any change simply daunting. Erol Bakkalbasi, Hanszen President of action by expanding its network Furthermore, this referendum Alex Bonnet, Wiess President • By-Law Amendment #2009.03 — RESET Blanket Tax proposal of light rail lines to increase overall sets a number of poor precedents: Andrew McDermott, )ones President Vote YES on RESET's proposed blanket tax of $9. RESET use of the system and continuing its It encourages students to attempt Jackie Ammons, Brown President honor-system fare policy. is not a club, but rather a fund that will finance two sus- heavyhanded political maneuvers Erin Finn, Lovett President Ted Wieber to achieve their goals, rather than Sam Wang, Sid Rich President tainable energy projects per year with the aim of not only speaking directly with the relevant Sean McBeath, Martel President making Rice a greener institution but also lowering housing organization (here, the members of Patrick McAnaney, costs for students. We are optimistic about RESET's poten- Referendum to the Rice Program Council). In seeking Student Association President tial, especially considering that more than 30 other univer- impose limitations sities have already enacted similar programs. We are also To the Editor: Last week's online poll results: reassured that the fund has a sunset clause that requires As leaders in the Rice student Are you satisfied with the service METRORail provides? RESET to reapply after three years. If we don't see any re- body, we feel it is necessary to ad- , , 55 RESPONSES RECEIVED sults — which would entail lowering energy costs enough dress the Beer Bike referendum within the next few years to actually save students more on this year's Student Associa- • Ves tion General Election ballot. While than the $9 they will have invested — we won't be stuck pay- referenda are important checks ^jYes, but they need to expand their security ing a worthless blanket tax. on the centralized power of the Student Association Senate, this Yes, but they need to expand their rail system piece of legislation does not represent a proper use of this system. No; they need to expand their rail system University overestimates Rather, it is an irresponsible and No; they need to expand their security sensationalist reaction to the de- college transfers bate over the format of this year's THIS WEEK'S POLL: DO YOU SUPPORT THE DECISION TO EXTEND Beer Bike parade. INVITATIONS TO SELECT FRESHMEN TO MOVE TO THE NEW COLLEGES? Though Duncan College and McMurtry College have made CAST YOUR VOTE AT WWW.RICETHRESHER • K* large strides in their paths to becoming full-fledged residential colleges, they are still facing an enormous setback: Casey Michel Both of the colleges still do not have enough transfer stu- Editor in Chief The Rice Thresher, the official student news- dents from Baker College, Brown College, Hanszen College Sarah Rutledge paper at Rice University since 1916, is pub- and Wiess College to fully subsist. To rectify this, all fresh- Senior Editor lished each Friday during the school year, NEWS except during examination periods and holi- men from these colleges have received invitations to transfer Cindy Dinh Editor David Rosales Multimedia Manager days, by the students of Rice University. (see story, page 1). Josh Rutenberg Editor Stephen Wang Web Editor Jocelyn Wright Editor Dennis Qian Asst. Web Editor Letters to the Editor must be received by Though we are happy that Baker freshmen now have Jaclyn Youngblood Editor Eric Doctor Design Director 5 p.m. the Monday prior to publication and Zach Castle Head News Designer must be signed, including college and year if an opportunity to transfer and remain with their Duncan the writer is a Rice student. Letters should not OP-ED friends, we are disappointed that the university underesti- exceed 250 words in length. The Thresher re Christine Pao Editor STAFF COORDINATOR serves the rights to edit letters for content and mated college loyalty when planning the transfer process. Kay Fukui Cartoonist Catherine Bratic length and to place letters on our Web site. As a result, Duncan and McMurtry will face more challeng- SPORTS BUSINESS Editorial & business offices are es in the future: Both colleges will now have an incredibly Natalie Clericuzio Editor Yvette Pan Manager located on the second floor of the Ley Stu large class of 2013, in addition to their disproportionate Jonathan Myers Assistant Editor Jessie Huang Assistant Manager dent Center: I Charlie Ary Distribution Manager upperclassmen classes and larger classes in future years. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Gustavo Herrera Distribution Manager 6100 Main St., MS-524 Joe Dwyer Editor Distribution Manager Houston, TX 77005-1892 Opening two enormous colleges at the same time and then Sergio Jaramillo Phone (713) 348-4801 expecting to fill each bed at each college after only one year Fax (713) 348 5238 FEATURES ADVERTISING E-mail: thresher(a>rice.edu has proven, understandably, to be too daunting of a task for Yan Digilov Editor Cathleen Chang Ads Manager Web site: www.ricethresher.org the administration. Fortunately, many freshman invitees have Molly Slattery Ads Manager COPY Tiffany Kuo Classified Ads Manager Unsigned editorials represent the major already elected to transfer. We sincerely hope this is the final Anna Wilde Editor ify opinion of fhe Thresher editorial staff. step of the transfer recruitment process for the new colleges. Rose Cahalan Editor CALENDAR All other opinion pieces represent solely Brian Reinhart Editor the opinion of the piece's author. However, if even the additional freshmen transfers do not fill MEDIA The Thresher is a member of the AG', TIL'A all of the beds, Rice will just have to hope that there will be Lauren Schoeffler Photo Editor BACKPAGE and CNBAM. We're halfway there. Photo Editor enough upperclassman transfers from other universities or Logan Beck Kyle Barnhart Editor © Copyright 2010 Ariel Shnitzer Asst. Photo Editor Cristina Tortarolo Editor among next year's freshmen to keep the sheets warm. Op-Ed RESET to promote green initiativesRESET ignores student awareness A FEW YEARS ago, a group of fellow students and I without worrying about damage to our planet. OVER THE PAST few years, Rice appears to have shouldn't they be willing to pay attention to their learned about an exciting new initiative occurring And educationally, we will be promoting stu- made a serious attempt to clean up its environ- own behavior as well? on college campuses across the country. In an ef- dent innovation by providing those interested in mental impact. Mindful of its sustainability That being said, turning off the lights or fort to combat rising energy costs and contribute engineering or energy economics with a unique grade on the Green Report Card, which, accord- opening the windows are by no means the only to the fight against climate change, students at opportunity to collaborate with their professors ing to the Sustainable Endowments Institute, solutions to reducing energy costs. Investment schools such as the University of North Carolina and peers to design and implement large-scale en- tanked at a C- back in 2007, the university has in efficient reconstruction materials and renew- and the University of Illinois voted to establish ergy projects with a tangible impact in their com- seen its performance rise steadily above aver- able sources of energy represents a necessary sustainable energy funds to munity. age to a B in 2010. move forward for Rice as it implement energy conserva- •wmmhmnwhH Despite the benefits the Since Rice has come such -ft pushes towards an environ- tion and renewable energy program could potentially a long way in such a short \ mental career cum laude. projects on their campuses. provide, I have heard sever- period of time, one may 4 Along with its Leadership in The idea has since taken off, al criticisms of the propos- be tempted to assume the Energy and Environmental with more than 30 schools al. First, some have asked university is excelling in its Design-certified gold and nationwide establishing why this fund needs to be environmental endeavors. Sm/, silver buildings, Rice must similar programs amid high a mandatory, rather than a The new college buildings, continue striving toward levels of student support. Patrick McAnaney voluntary, fee. The answer designed and constructed Christoph Meyer sustainability by renovat- We were curious about is that because energy is a to meet higher standards of ing its older colleges, many this idea and set about con- public good that we all uti- sustainability and environ- of which are markedly out- ducting research to see if we could institute a simi- lize, we need to buy in equally. If everyone could mental friendliness, embody these "green" am dated in comparison to the newer ones. Double- lar program here at Rice. We discovered that over reap the benefits without paying the cost, there bitions. However, Rice's total energy costs con pane windows, improved insulation and more the last eight years, energy costs for Rice have qua- would be a strong incentive to free-ride, which tinue to rise, with no apparent end in sight. efficient light bulbs must become the standard drupled. Furthermore, over the last three years, on- results in programs being underfunded. Or is there? across campus, as all of them can help reduce campus housing fees have risen 20 percent, with Second, some students have wondered why In light of the upcoming Student Associa building energy consumption costs. a portion of these fees being those same energy we are requesting $9. We selected $9 based off tion elections, a blanket tax for the Rice En Therefore, the formula for Rice's success as a costs passed on to students. We also learned about research we compiled from other schools. We dowment for Sustainable leader in energy sustainabil- the efforts the university is taking to defray energy looked at the projects most other schools imple- Energy Technology aims ity involves both decreasing costs, such as Leadership in Energy and Environ- mented and found that $15,000 was the rough to establish a fund for re- a excessive consumption and mental Design accreditation for new buildings, threshold for large-scale projects that could newable energy and ener- pursuing — and carrying construction of the South power plant and instal- make a measurable impact on energy consump- gy investment for the Rice The promotion of through with — new envi- lation of a new central energy dashboard system tion. The proposed $9 would provide the fund- campus. RESET is the lat- ronmental efforts. While stu- that monitors energy usage across campus. ing for roughly two such projects each year. est in Rice's efforts to join green technologies dent initiative is important Three years later, our work has culminated Finally, we have been asked why the univer- the nationwide league of to reduce energy in these pursuits, RESET in the proposal to establish the Rice Endow- sity is not simply addressing this issue on its environmentally aware may not be the most appro- ment for Sustainable Energy Technology. RESET own. Rice has made impressive strides in its en- colleges and universities costs represents priate solution. The blanket would work as follows: Students would pay a ergy policy during the last few years and admin- that already boast hip tax seems like an "out of $9 blanket tax each year, which would establish istrators from Facilities, Engineering and Plan- programs of their own. a worthy system sight, out of mind" action. the base fund for projects such as installation ning, as well as from H&D, have demonstrated These initiatives seek to transformation, Students may pay $9 and of wind turbines or solar thermal water heating strong interest in providing matching funds on both curb energy costs feel they have helped cham- systems. The fund would be overseen by a com- a project-by-project basis. It has been clear to us and spur green develop- but while it is a pion a cause, when in real- mittee consisting of students, as well as faculty in our discussions that if RESET is established, ment and sustainable in- great idea in ity they haven't done much and staff with expertise in the energy field. we will be able to get the administration to sign novations on campus. The at all. ' Members of the Rice community could then on as a partner. When we mentioned a sustain- promotion of green tech- theory, RESET The system must work together to propose ideas to the committee able energy fund to various faculty, staff and nologies to reduce energy change, but so must we, for campus energy conservation projects or renew- administrators, they were all enthusiastic about costs represents a worthy naively overlooks and unequivocally so. But able energy projects. The committee would evalu- the idea. The real question is, "As students, do system transformation, a fundamental step for this to happen, stu- ate the proposals and select the best ideas based we want to lead, or simply to follow?" but while it is a great idea dents must begin living on a detailed set of criteria, including clear eco- The Student Association General Election starts in theory, RESET naively in the equation of environmentally consider- nomic payback for students and the ability to pro- today, and we students now face a choice. We can overlooks a fundamen- reducing energy ate lifestyles: transforming cure matching funds. The result of RESET projects choose to continue down the dangerous path of tal step in the equation the source of our electricity would be to reduce our energy consumption and business as usual, or we can choose to be proactive of reducing energy costs: costs: wasteful alone will not guarantee raise the campus energy supply, thus saving us and establish a program that will save us money, wasteful consumption. reductions in associated money while reducing our environmental impact. save our planet and equip us with the tools to be Student awareness re- consumption. cost. Installing a solar pan- RESET will offer economic, environmental and future leaders in the new energy economy. garding energy consump- el may be more glamorous, 99 educational benefits to the student body. Econom- I've learned a lot about Rice students during my tion is a fundamental but lowering the air condi- ically, lower utility bills at the residential colleges time here, and I know we are innovative and daring precursor to investing in tioning and turning off the will result directly in decreases in housing fees. enough to make this program work. Together, let's the RESET tax. One need look no further than lights may be just as effective for now. Furthermore, by saving money on energy costs vote for RESET, and invest in our future. the average dorm room to find wasted energy; Paying the $9 blanket tax is not the best solu- during a period of severe budget cutbacks, the if rooms are not over-air-conditioned, they are tion. Just because you support an initiative doesn't university will be able to preserve funding for pro- Patrick McAnaney is a Brown College senior and over-heated, and lights are often left on in un- mean you are living by its ideals. It's time the peo- grams and services that directly benefit students. Student Association president. CarI Nelson, occupied rooms. Sadly, these and countless ple of Rice, not just the buildings, went "green." Environmentally, we will be reducing our reli- a Brown College junior and SA Environmental other examples epitomize the behaviors of the ance on oil, gas and coal and promoting technolo- Committee Chair; and Josh Rutenberg, a Lovett student majority, who don't give these practices Christoph Meyer is a Hanszen College gies that will eventually steer us toward a clean-en- College sophomore and Thresher news editor, even a hint of thought. If students are willing to sophomore. Yves Meyer, a tones College ergy future where we are free to consume electricity contributed to this column. promote RESET and spend $9 on a blanket tax, senior, contributed to this column. Unique character; programming of KTRU merit support for blanket tax

WE OWLS, WITH our college system and quirky Shepherd School of Music as well as coverage of intellectual merit rather than for its mass enter- face technology expenses that did .lot exist or were traditions such as Beer Bike, Night of Decadence Rice baseball and women's basketball games. tainment value, and we're one of the few stations beyond our means in the 1980s: webcasting and and Baker 13, take pride in a campus experience This type of free, accessible programming is left that takes such an approach. Even if not all the licensing fees, remote broadcast equipment for that puts the average university to shame. For over not new to our mission. Though many students music we play appeals to you. we invite you to sup- events like the Shepherd School concerts and nu- 40 years, KTRU has served as an integral part of may bemoan Rice's lack of live acts, KTRU puts port our dedication to broadcasting these diverse, merous in-studio performances and interviews. In that tradition. on several free concerts throughout the year, usu- underexposed genres and styles. addition, the music industry has changed: Bands ally outside Valhalla or in the Ray Courtyard of the Because of the wide variety of genres and art- must now earn most of their profits through tour- Rice Memorial Center. In addition, the station also ists in our collection, KTRU constantly challenging rather than album sales, so it is increasingly hosts the KTRU Outdoor Show, an all-day concert es its listeners and DJs to expand their musical difficult for KTRU to maintain the high quality of that began in 1992 and has recently featured acts horizons; in turn, our listeners are always discov- the free, all-day Outdoor Show lineup. such as Ted Leo and RATATAT. KTRU also coordi- ering amazing new artists, music and sounds. In recent years, we have explored alternative nates Rice's annual Battle of the Bands, which be- Most calls to the station are variations of "What methods of raising money, turning to donations gins tonight at 7 p.m. in the Lovett Underground. was that?! It was incrediblel" And if you find our from local businesses for much-needed supple- Even non-regular KTRU listeners will have eclectic, genre-jumping format too jarring, you ments to our blanket tax funds. However, with noticed an increase in our campus presence might be surprised to learn that we boast plenty the recession this source of funding has com- Carina Baskett this year. In addition to the regular broadcasts of excellent single-genre shows - check our pro- pletely dried up. and we find ourselves in the po- of live Shepherd School concerts, which be- gramming schedule at www.ktru.org for weekly sition of asking the student body for its support. In 1967, a few Hanszenites transmitted a two- gan last semester, we've also provided DJs and programs like hip-hop, blues and spoken word Our aim is to continue broadcasting under- watt signal through the buzzer system of the col equipment to all of the student-run Matchbox (all named "Best in Houston"), plus electronic, exposed music and maintaining our tradition lege, dubbing it KHCR (Hanszen College Radio). Gallery openings, and even the most recent Rice dance, sixties, punk, reggae and world music. of free, high-qualitv, unique programming on Now KTRU (the "TRU" is "The Rice University") Gallery opening, free of charge. The blanket tax increase KTRU is propos- the Rice campus. We urge students to vote in broadcasts a 50,000-watt signal at 91.7 FM that is Looking beyond out campus services, the sta- ing would increase your yearly fees bv a mere this year's Student Association general elec- heard all over Houston. tion has garnered a dedicated following throughout $2 (from $5.50 to S7.50), but this would mean an tion and to support KTRU's first blanket tax Throughout the years, despite many transi Houston for its unconventional approach to music. incredible amount to the station. We have not increase in more than 20 years. For the events tions in leadership, format and wattage, KTRU I11 fact, KTRU is not only unique in Houston it's received a blanket tax increase in more than that we provide for Rice students, for our has remained student run and true to its mission unique among college radio stations. 20 wars, so our operating costs have slowly 40 year legacy as a student-run university in- to provide progressive and educational program- We play music that is difficult or impossible to but steadily risen beyond what out blanket tax stitution and for a musical open-mindedness ming and events, both on campus and on air. find anywhere else. Underground Houston bands, funding provides. This is not only due to infla unmatched among college radio stations, we Twice voted "Houston's Best Radio Station" bv the experimental hip-hop, traditional Americana niu tion, but also because the cost of technology are asking you to take pride in Rice Radio. Houston Press, KTRU boosts Ric e's reputation in sic, old fashioned Delta blues, frenzied improvised and performances has risen exponentially the Houston community through special program jazz, poetry and sounds th.it defy categorization Due to inflation, we haw lost 45 percent of out Carina Baskett s a Mcrtei College senior and c ming, including broadcasts of concerts from the we play them all. We value music for its artistic and purchasing powet owi the past 20 wars. We also £V J 'tvfo and vws director 4 NEWS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010

SA President Patrick McAnaney said now has only 33 students transferring. Taylor said the two new colleges an ideal function of the SA would be to Taylor said his office is considering ap- would also get a larger number of S3 BIKE • INVITES plications to transfer from students at transfer students than is usual. FROM PAGE 1 serve as a forum to discuss changes in FROM PAGE 1 any capacity, not limited to Beer Bike. any college, but that they sent the in- "We think some combination of the tram, more drastic measures would "The most appropriate role... would for President David Leebron to make a vitation to the freshmen because they first-year students applying to trans- potentially involve the SA amending its be as a facilitator, not a regulator," decision on their final two candidates. felt this was a segment of the student fer, the larger freshman class and new constitution to reflect the changes out- McAnaney, a Brown College senior, said. Taylor's office is also capping the num- body that had not yet had the opportu- transfers will get us pretty close to ca- lined in the referendum. These changes Stewart added that the SA is a good ber of first-year transfers at 10 students nity to transfer. pacity at each building," Taylor said. would then be imposed upon the con- starting point for any student organiza- per college. He said the cap came from "The feeling was that we had really If there are still more empty beds stitution of the Rice Program Council, tion wanting to engage students. his office's experiences with the first hit the rising juniors and seniors and than the university can tolerate, Taylor a blanket tax organization, because Ar- "The SA Senate is certainly a good two rounds of invitations. that everybody who wanted to come said a limited number of spots at each ticle I, Section 6 of the SA constitution place to open a dialogue," Stewart said. "To our surprise, at least at a had the opportunity to do so," Taylor college might be opened up to students states that all registered student organi- "It's a nice way to dispense information couple of colleges there was a pretty said. "We also didn't want to go back in at other colleges who had been kicked zations' constitutions are subordinate and have a dialogue with everyone in- sharp imbalance between the rising and restir the pot publicly in the colleg- off campus but who wanted to live on to the SA constitution. volved on campus." juniors and the rising seniors who are es because [at] some colleges we had campus. These students would retain Though the proposed changes to the McAnaney and the college presi- transferring, and everyone agrees that been told there was a lot of pressure their college affiliations while living at format of the parade were not imple- dents penned a Letter to the Editor to it would have been better to have bal- brought to bear on the people consid- the new colleges. Taylor said students, mented, they opened channels of com- that effect earlier this week (see letter, ance," Taylor said. ering transferring." presidents and masters at both new munication between the campus-wide page 2) in opposition to this decision. As of Wednesday, Taylor said colleges had expressed concern about coordinators and the student body. McAnaney also said the initiative 22 freshmen had applied to transfer and having to share their buildings with Cahill said she thought this year's put the SA Senate in an awkward po- several had already been approved. students from other colleges, though, campus-wide coordinators did a good sition because it could come off as an The college with the most number of You want to have a which was one of the reasons his office was first working to fill the vacancies job gathering student opinion and she attempt to seize power from registered freshmen applying to transfer was balanced class body. did not introduce the initiative as back- student organizations. Hanszen, with nine students planning with transfers from other colleges. Tay- lash against them or future campus- "I don't think it's really appropriate to join the new colleges. Though most It opens doors to new lor said the need to fill the colleges on wide coordinators. for student referendums to the SA to of the people requesting to transfer relationships with campus would not affect admissions. "This [initiative] is just to make sure be regulating student organizations," specified that they wanted to transfer "The admissions numbers don't that if changes were to be made in the he said. "We're not interested in grab- to either Duncan or McMurtry, Taylor people that have a hand in that conversation," Tay future, they would reference students bing any power. We're not interested in said approximately 20 percent of the are friends. lor said. "But the finances of giowth again," Cahill said. establishing the ability to regulate any applicants did not. are related to housing supply and the Many students have a problem with subsidiary organization." Though increasing the population Emily Viehman pace at which we grow, so the size of the spirit of the referendum, citing it as Bakkalbasi said students voting of each of the colleges is a concern, Wi- Wiess '13 the first-year class ... which I think an overreaction to the recent debate in the general election should fa- ess Master Michael Gustin said finan- they're pretty close to setting, is going j W about this year's Beer Bike parade. miliarize themselves with the text cial factors W; re also at play. to be a little larger." "The content is real immature," Bak- of the referendum. "The financial folks said that they As of Dec. 4, Taylor estimated his kalbasi, a Hanszen senior, said. "It's just "You really want to read this want to fill the beds in the new col- Taylor said the process would office had invited about one-third of bitterness toward what happened." amendment before you vote for it," leges, and [the Dean's office] is under likely be closed by room draw, which the eligible 1,362 rising juniors and se- Martel College president Sean Mc- Bakkalbasi said. pressure to do so," Gustin said. is typically around mid-March for niors to transfer, but that many more Beath echoed Bakkalbasi's sentiments. Stewart said the most important Though not every bed at each of most colleges. students were invited as guests. "This is an irresponsible way to han- thing for students is to understand the colleges is full every year, there is "It wouldn't be a healthy thing for Wiess College freshman Emily dle the problem," McBeath, a Martel se- the referendum. a limit to the number of empty beds the campus or for Duncan anu Mc- Viehman said that although she had nior, said. "It sets a poor precedent for "Vote honestly," he said. "Do you think that is financially viable for the univer- Murtry if the motivations of people no interest in transferring, she felt it how students interact with the SA." this is a good thing or a bad thing?" sity to maintain. Taylor said his office transferring were just because they got was appropriate to invite freshmen to was still waiting to hear the number of bumped," Taylor said. transfer to the new colleges. vacancies the university would be will- If there are still beds remaining "You want to have a balanced class ing to tolerate. In the meantime, Taylor after the transfer process is closed, body," Viehman said. "It opens doors said his office was working to fill as Taylor said his office has several op- to new relationships with people that many of these beds as possible with tions for filling them. Duncan and are friends. A transfer from Sid Rich- Chefs enter culinary combat transfers from other colleges. McMurtry will have larger freshman ardson College could be friends with a Currently, none of the colleges has classes than other colleges, with ap- freshman at McMurtry. I felt like there reached their cap of 35 transfer stu- proximately 100 students as opposed isn't a lot of communication or interac- in today's Samurai showdown dents. Jones College, which originally to approximately 80 students, which tion between North and South cam- had exceeded its cap with 40 transfers, will help fill some of the empty beds. puses, so it could help facilitate that."

BY CINDY DINH without scrimping on taste. THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF "You don't have to use butter and cream all the time to create a good Three top chefs from North, South dish," Elkhouri said. "You can de- and West Serveries will duke it out today pend on your herb, on your citrus, on in a cooking competition complete with your vegetable." sugar, spices, flames and knives. Powell said she hopes this competi- The Servery Samurai showdown, tion will help students realize the impor- which begins at 3 p.m. in West Servery, tance of a well-balanced diet. gives chefs two hours to prepare a nu- "People get so excited about eating tritiously balanced entree using all of salads without dressing, but you know, the ingredients from a five-ingredient you need a little bit of fat in your diet," mystery basket. The winner will pos- she said. "It happens everywhere, but www.chickenkitchenhouston.com sess the title of Culinary Shogun 2010. especially at Rice there's this whole Chef Edward Castillo represents culture of perfectionism, of straight A's North Servery under the moniker and while you're at that, you might as "The North Ninja." He said his cook- well look perfect, eat perfect. A lot of ing influences come From Spanish times diet takes an abuse." and Italian cuisine. For Kellert, presentation will be key "I have a few tricks up my sleeve," in her evaluations. Castillo said. "We'll see if it makes a dif- "[The chefs will] get to show their ference or not." more professional side you don't get South Servery Chef Kyle Hardwick, to see often in the servery," Kellert known as "The South Slicer," said he said. "Here we get to see the skills they comes to the table with an open mind. learned in culinary school. I hope to see "It's all dependent on the ingredients some of their personality and how they in the basket," Hardwick said. "We'll make their decisions in their cooking." each lean on our individual strengths in Servery Samurai, complete with style and flavoring." a live student audience, will be West Servery Chef Derrix Norman, aired on RTV5 as part of the show who rounds out the competitors as "The "Strapped for Rice." The produc- West Warrior," agrees that the mystery tion team has been working with basket's items will determine the flow of Elkhouri since last December to de- the competition. velop the format of the show, which "I hope there's some sort of fish as mirrors cooking shows like the Food the protein so I can do a seafood and Network's "Iron Chef," Baker College crawfish dish," Norman said. junior Ruby Li, said. Executive Chef Roger Elkhouri, who Students will have the opportunity will chair Servery Samurai and works at to snag front-row seats and cheer on West Servery, wrote the rules and judg- their favorite chef as part of the live au- ing criteria, chose the location and pre- dience. RTV5 will also provide refresh- pared the mystery basket. ments, though students will not be able Every day after 4pm any regular size chop-chop Each of the contestants will prepare to sample the chefs' dishes. six identical dishes for a panel of judg- Certain students see this as an op- es: Elkhouri, Dean of Undergraduates portunity to watch the chefs be more Robin Forman, dietitian Brandi Pow- creative with cuisine. and drink for$5.55 ell, Jones College Master Rudy Guerra, "I think it'll be better than servery Lovett College Master Matteo Pasquali food," Will Rice sophomore Georgene when you show your Rice University ID and Baker President Kathy Kellert. Jalbuena said. "They'll have the free- The judges will evaluate the plates dom to focus on their specialty because 'cannot be combined with another other offer* based on taste, texture, presentation they're not limited by the restrictions of CK RICE VILLAGE CK DOWNTOWN and nutritional value. serving thousands of people." According to Elkhouri, a nutrition- All competitors and judges will re- 2516 Rice Blvd McKinney Place Tunnel ally balanced plate consists of at least ceive certificates of appreciation; the Tel: 713-523-2323 9030 Main ST Suite T-240A two vegetables (including starchy vege- Culinary Shogun will receive a plaque tables), five or six ounces of protein and and his photo will be on display in his Tel: 71 3-752-2323 sparing use of fat in sauces. servery for the next year. He said the competition aims to pro- "There's a lot of honor in this compe- duce a professional and nutritious dish tition," Elkhouri said. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS

thought the committee could play an tee will be self-managed, Treadwell O INVEST educational and informational role. said. The committee plans to meet NEWS IN BRIEF FROM PAGE 1 "What I would expect is that the ad- every week during the proxy-voting vice and recommendations that come season in spring. During the fall se- public. This is done to keep a com- from the committee will be part of the mester, the committee will meet bi- According to Rachleff, the or- petitive edge over other private col- information-gathering process for the weekly or once a month. Rice musicians to chestra will play pieces by Mo- lege endowments, Treadwell said. Rice Management Company that we use The recommendation made by set sail with song zart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Elizabeth Long, the club's faculty to make informed decisions," he said. the committee will comprise a short Brahms and a repertoire of sponsor, pointed Treadwell to the Re- Currently, the only power the statement on the issue and voting Next year, a trio of Shepherd other composers for their four sponsible Endowment Coalition, a Committee on Investor Responsibility preference. School faculty members will be concerts. The 12-night cruise, group that promotes responsible in- Policy holds is to make recommenda- "We're looking for people that hitting the high C's in more ways which starts at $1,800 per guest, vesting in the colleges, Treadwell said. tions on the proxy votes, Treadwell are aware of the evils that corpora- than one. Professor of Orchestral will depart from Baltimore Jan. Through this committee, Treadwell said. These recommendations do not tions are engaging in, that have an Conducting Larry Rachleff, Lectur- 3 and make five stops in the and his team learned that 14 of the have any contractual obligations but inclination to social justice and that er of Voice and soprano vocalist Eastern Caribbean Sea, includ- top 20 schools have a committee that will be taken on in good faith. feel they can do something about Susan Lorette Dunn and Professor ing the islands of Antigua and focuses on the social implications of it," Treadwell said. "They have to be of Violin Cho-Liang Lin will per- St. Thomas, before returning its investments. aware of the tension between eco- form classical music on board the Jan. 11. The cruise will accom- Harvard University has had such a ii nomic and social goals but in the Celebrity Mercury, a luxury Carib- modate up to 900 guests. Aside committee since the 1970s, Treadwell end the social inclination should be bean cruise from Celebrity Cruise from performances, rehearsals said. Another notable example is We're looking for more prevalent." Lines, next January. and question-and-answer ses- Swarthmore College. people that are aware Treadwell said he has been The group will be featured as sions, some of the musicians will also dine with the cruise guests "Lockheed Martin wasn't respecting of the evils that corpo- working with SA President Patrick guest artists on the inaugural the rights of its gay and lesbian employ- McAnaney to get students to apply. debut of the Symphonic Voyag- and participate in recreational ees," Treadwell said. "The committee rations are engaging McAnaney described his role in es, a Caribbean cruise designed activities on board. at Swarthmore took it upon themselves in, that have an incli- the process as that of a facilitator, with fans of classical music in Rachleff said this opportunity to do something about it and they filed and the SA's role in the affair to be mind. Rachleff will conduct the was a combination of vacation and a shareholder resolution and then sud- nation to social justice minimal. McAnaney helped set up 60-piece Symphonic Voyages work in an entirely new venue. denly Lockheed Martin just magically and that feel they can meetings for dialogue to take place orchestra, whose members are "It sounded crazy enough put a clause in its charter protecting its during the formation of the Commit- professional musicians from the that it just might work," Rachl- gay and lesbian employees." do something about it. tee on Investor Responsibility Policy. East Coast. Symphonic Voyages, eff said. "I've never been on a Treadwell and Williams, along Richard Treadwell He described the SA's job as submit- which invited Lin, Rachleff and boat before." with other Rice for Peace and Justice Baker '10 ting a list of four to six students out of his wife Lorette Dunn to perform, Visit www.symphonicvoyages. Members, made their case through the pool of applicants whose names will hold auditions to determine com for cruise information and to a series of meetings with the admin- 99 were forwarded to Leebron. the members of the orchestra. listen to clips of the guest artists. istration where they made their pro- "I think this is a really incredible Lin and Lorette Dunn will per- posals and presented a viable plan. opportunity," McAnaney said. "I'm reform with the orchestra as well as — Cindy Dinh "We expected a lot of resistance "The proxy votes were our foot in the ally happy that the university has cho- in separate solo recitals. from the administration," Treadwell investor responsibility door," Treadwell sen to adopt this policy. I feel it's really said. "We essentially asked the in- said. "This year, the committee will fo- important for us as an institution and vestment office for a meeting. We cus exclusively on proxy votes." as a community to know the impact of were prepared to talk to the Thresher While those on the committee our endowment and how we can be a Dine In | Take Out | Delivery | Catering and the Houston Chronicle. We had will have knowledge of Rice invest- force in this world through our finan- our bases covered when we walked ments, they will not be able to share cial influence." in the door." this information with the general Such a goal is what Treadwell Leebron officially approved the Com- Rice community. and his team have been aiming for mittee on Investor Responsibility Jan. "That's why it's very important all along. CrueliSt v\t'$ 29, with agreement from both the Rice that we have people in there that "Universities across the country Board of Trustees and the Rice Manage- are very passionate about social jus- have a collective $400 billion in en- ment Company. The Rice Management tice," Treadwell said. "They will not dowments." Treadwell said. "That's Join our big Italian family! Company is a third-party organization have the community to keep them a substantial portion of the economy, that manages Rice's investments. accountable, so they will have to so this is really about getting that in- Vice President for Investments keep themselves accountable." vestment capital under another bot- and Treasurer Scott Wise said he For the most part, the commit- tom line: the social bottom line."

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BY SETH BROWN ute mixer to start off meetings at which THRESHER STAFF students could discuss their concerns. In recent history, all blanket tax proposals were voted down. What Opening Statements do you take from this? Selim Sheikh: "I've been actively TW: If the three proposals this involved over the past two years, year fail, we need to consider status of and I've worked on various projects blanket tax system. to improve the Rice experience; I'm SS: The SA should encourage those also active in other organizations, all trying to pass the proposals to cam- [of which] have helped bring me an paign for them and let voters make inspired and versatile perspective." informed decisions. Tiffany Wu: "[My] philosophy is to meet student needs, address student concerns. [It's] about the students, €i not me." [My primary goal] is Questions to make the S^4 more What is the role of the SA presi- accessible to students dent? SS: Threefold: A motivator, inspir- — [there is] currently ing students; a facilitator, gathering a disconnect between and expressing student opinion; and a representative of student opinion to what students know the administration. and what the SA does. TW: Most importantly a representative, but also a leader, who needs to Tiffany Wu give students the best possible experi- Brown '11 ence. Brown College junior Tiffany Wu, current SA treasurer, answers a question while Martel College junior Selim Sheikh, current SA IVP, 99 What role should the SA play in prepares his response. Elections began yesterday at 11:59 P-m- and will run through Wednesday at 2 p.m. ensuring the new colleges continue to be integrated? Given that the economy is in a TW: They should provide services recession, what will you do to en- SS: I would consider having a stu- SS: Increasing the number of dis- new athletic director and new colleges. and make themselves available if re- sure that the quality of student life dent poll about RUPD oversight at so- tribution courses, creating a faculty quested. doesn't fall? cial events in the past year. adviser evaluation system, helping Closing Statements SS: The SA should welcome new TW: I would form a committee What ideas do you have regard- freshmen understand Esther and in- SS: "Coming into Rice as a fresh college presidents and senators and addressing university-wide bud- ing committee structure, including creasing the number of minors. man, I was ready to push myself watch out for troubles the colleges get cuts, increase transparency possibly revamping it to better ad- Thoughts about future of campus outside of my comfort zone. The SA will experience. and accountability. dress needs? social dynamic outside colleges? is the most effective means to give What is the state of SA-college re- SS: I would form a committee ad- SS: The best way to revamp would TW: It can be improved — for ex- back to Rice community. [The] SA is lations, and what is the relevancy of dressing university-wide budget cuts be to increase student participation by ample, through NSR projects and the here to find ways to make our lives the SA to the student body? and hold the president's office ac- better publicizing. creation of more central resources and better, involve student opinions in SS: This relationship has been on countable to holding cuts to 5 percent TW: The main committees have meeting places. major decisions. [We] need to build an upward trend over the past few across the board. been underused — I would bring focus SS: 1 would like to see more student on successes building ties with ad- years; the SA remains relevant by dis- How do you feel about the NSR back to these. interaction in central locations. ministration. I would be honored to cussing issues such as the Master Plan program? Is it effective, and would What were the greatest challeng- serve as SA president to help make that are pertinent to all students. you have plans to change it? ti es the SA faced this year? best of experience for all." TW: The relationship is good. The SS: "I was in charge of the pro- [The] SA is here to SS: Baylor merger discussions, TW: "We all have an idea of what SA needs to provide a forum for stu- gram, and great strides were made bringing student opinion into Master we want from [the] Rice experience, dent opinion to in the past year find ways to make our Plan, Beer Bike Parade and involving [and I'm] here to help make this hap be heard and deal in working on lives better, involve the new colleges. pen. You can trust me. After learn with campus- projects — this TW: Blanket tax reform and finding ing from past boards, watching the student opinions in wide issues to re- ONLINE year has had a lot a new athletic director, alongside what SA make great progress, 1 won't let main relevant. more participa- major decisions. Selim mentioned. achieved progress be in vain. [I'm] What role do Head to tion and [I would] What will be the greatest chal- inspired to raise the bar, increase you see college ricethresher.org encourage them Selim Sheikh lenges next year, and how will you [the SA's) potential. [1] want to raise presidents play- and the internal Martel '11 handle these? awareness about the SA. What stu to check out ing in the SA? vice president to TW: "I think a lot of issues will still dents don't know has translated 99 TW: They VIDEO continue these translate to next year - [we] need to into what students don't care to should facilitate, recap of the debates strides." follow through on the same issues that know. [1] want to make students feel along with the & TW: I would What SA-related academic issues came up this year and go from there." welcome and wholly a part of the senators, transfer focus on only do you think are especially impor- SS: A budget cuts committee is al- SA. [I] want to expand ties to other of info from SA to a preview of the a few projects, tant? ready in consideration; blanket tax university office and move towards students. Mr. Rice Asia competition since splitting fo- TW: Involvement with minors and oversight is also a committee; we need having positive working relation SS: They cus could reduce the academic calendar. to ensure student support, integrate ships with those offices." could be utilized the impact of more in involving each one. students, for example, by bringing up How do you plan to vote on blan- issues at Cabinet. ket tax props? If elected, what is your primary TW: "To me, as treasurer, [they] goal? have established a need, so 1 would TW: To make the SA more acces- say yes." sible to students — [there is] currently SS: I intend to vote for them, espe- a disconnect between what students cially RESET's proposal. RV RESORT know and what the SA does. How do you feel about use of ref- SS: I would improve accessibil- erenda to bypass senate approval ity, make it easier for students to get - for example, what was done with involved and have SA executives visit Beer Bike this year? Rent by Day. Week, Month college cabinets. SS: "I believe this was put in the Would you support having the constitution for a reason. It's the first • Furnished/ kitchen fully blanket taxes decided by an inde- one I've seen. We'll see how it turns 10650 SW Plaza Ct. • 713-981-6814 pendent auditor? out. At this point I'm pretty much indif- equipped, all amenities 11991 S. Main St. • 713-723-0973 SS: No, I would not. Blanket tax ferent." - Private lake, walking track, monies are paid by students and TW: The fact that students can |we're] accountable for deciding get it to go through a different system indoor/ outdoor, Jacuzzi, NO LEASE/ NO DEPOSIT what's done with them ourselves. shows a lot of student initiative. TW: Students have the most rel- What do you see as the optimal swimming pool, exercise room evant info about what each blanket tax relationship between the SA and the is going towards; an independent audi- colleges? - Laundry Facility tor does not have the same knowledge. SS: Collaboration is essential for - Free Wi Fi What is your spirit animal? things such as gathering input on is- TW: Kangaroo sues pertinent to all students. - Minutes to Medical Center SS: Dragon TW: Colleges have a much more di- How do you feel about active dis- rect connection to students they can cussions during senate meetings be- get student input through senators. ing dominated by senators? Relations between RUPD and stu- RV Trailers! SS: I would like to restructure, get dents seem to be deteriorating. How (ask for details) the NSRs more involved and publicize would you address this? meetings more. TW: The SA has enhanced its rela- • 4 TW: 1 would restructure, possibly tionship with RUPD, and I would like IBSLakeview1 add new components such as a 30-min- to continue that. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS Rice alumna found dead in HaitiProf . Emeritus Gordon dies

BY JOSH RUTENBERG Jeff Caves and Diane's parents, BY JOSH RUTENBERG THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Lee and Linda Berry, issued a state- THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF ment Feb. 9 thanking the community Diane (Berry) Caves (Baker *oo), for its support. Distinguished Professor Emeritus a Rice alumna who went missing "We are all grateful for the exten- William E. Gordon, age 92, died last shortly after the Jan. 12 earthquake sive outpouring of prayers, phone Tuesday following complications that in Haiti, was found dead earlier this calls, e-mails and cards of support arose during a recent hip surgery. month, according to the Centers for and encouragement received over Gordon has been recognized world- Disease Control and Prevention. the past four weeks from friends, wide for his invention of the Arecibo The 31-year-old Caves, a pro- family, co-workers and the gen- radiotelescope, a device that uses ra- gram analyst for the CDC's Atlanta eral public," the statement said. dio waves to observe the outer layers headquarters, arrived Jan. 6 at Port- "Diane made a difference in the of Earth's atmosphere along with other au-Prince, Haiti, six days before the world and will be missed by all who atmospheric bodies. He oversaw the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck knew her." construction of a large-scale observa- the country. President David Leebron issued a tory based on his radiotelescope design Authorities identified her body statement on Feb. 12 to the Rice com- in the karst foothills of Arecibo, Puerto among the rubble of Hotel Montana, munity describing Caves' service and Rico, for which the device is named. Diane Caves Rice alumna a popular hotel for American tour- encouraging students, faculty and The Arecibo Observatory received the ists, which had collapsed during the staff to keep those affected by Haiti in Institute of Electrical and Electronics earthquake. Caves was staying at Board awarded Caves the Employee their thoughts and prayers. Engineers' Milestone Award and the the hotel while on a three-week as- of the Year Award in the Outstand- "Diane's life serves as a shin- American Society of Mechanical Engi- signment to work on the President's ing Professional category. ing example of a Rice degree put to neers' Landmark Award. Gordon was Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Caves lived with her husband great effect, and we are saddened one of only a handful of people to earn Haiti. Two other CDC employees on Jeff Caves (Will Rice '00), in Atlanta. that it ended too soon," Leebron said. both awards. permanent assignment to Haiti and Within a day of the hotel's collapse, "But, as her friend Sumona Pramanik Gordon, who was born and raised William Gordon Prof. Emeritus all 35 Haitians employed by the CDC Jeff Caves posted his wife's picture (Jones '00) told us, Diane had an ac- in Paterson, N.J., received his bach- at the time of the disaster have been and description ou the Haiti Earth- tive and meaningful life and will live elor's of arts and master's degrees the world," Reiff, a physics and as- accounted for and are safe. quake Hotel Montana Facebook page. on through our memories." from Montclair State College in 1939 tronomy professor, said. "It reflects Caves graduated from Rice with The page encouraged victims' fami- A memorial service will be held and 1942, respectively. He went on to well both on Rice and his ability to a bachelor's degree in French Stud- lies to reach out for help communi- next Saturday at The Carter Center earn a master's degree in science in perform research." ies and Policy Studies and earned cating with their loved ones. in Atlanta. Meteorology in 1946 from New York "He was like a father to me," Rice a master's degree in Public Ad- Thomas Frieden, director of the In lieu of flowers, the family re- University and a doctoral degree Space Institute Administrator Umbe ministration from Georgia State CDC, expressed his sorrow in a memo quests that donations honoring Di- in Electrical Engineering from Cor- Cantu said. "He was a wonderful University. In 2007, while pursu- to CDC employees. ane be sent to one of three charities: nell University in 1953, where he re- human being and he accomplished ing a second master's degree in "Diane's reasons for going to Haiti the Appalachian Institute for Creative mained for 13 years as a professor of so much." Public Health from Georgia State, were characteristic of her deep com- Learning, where Diane had served as engineering. Upon his announcement to re- Caves accepted a position at the mitment to helping others," Frieden a trustee; Partners in Health-Stand Gordon joined the Rice community tire from Rice in 1986, the Board of CDC in the Office of Public Health said. "Her sharp intellect, optimism with Haiti, which combats global dis- in 1966 in the Science and Engineering Governors unanimously adopted a Preparedness and Response. Last and adventurous spirit touched all ease and poverty; or Fonkoze, a non Department. In his 20 years at Rice, resolution naming Gordon the uni- year, the Atlanta Federal Executive who met her." profit bank for Haiti's poor. Gordoi "erved as dean of Science and versity's first "distinguished profes- Engineering, dean of Natural Sciences, sor emeritus" of Space Sciences and vice president and provost. Electrical Engineering. Only one oth- "He was clearly respected by his er professor. Rice President Emeritus colleagues, given his national acad- Norman Hackerman, has received jrriiM emy status, and he rose to be pro- the distinction. COLLEGE vost, so he had excellent adminis- In his lifetime, Gordon received dan£3/ trative instincts and style," Stewart numerous honors, including fhe Balth Memorial Professor of Biochemistry van der Pol Gold Medal in 1966, the and Cell Biology Kathleen Matthews Arctowski Gold Medal in 1984. a USSR said. "He always had a sense of hu- Academy of Sciences Medal in 1985 mor and had a deep love for Rice." and the Centennial Medal of the Uni- In addition to his academic work, versity of Sofia in 1988. Gordon was a member of several pro- The William and Elva Gordon fessional academies, including the Fellowship award honors a gradu- National Academy of Sciences and the ate student each year who has "AUA changed the National Academy of Engineering. demonstrated achievement in aca- Gordon was also named Honorary demics and research in space phys- President of the International Union of ics or astronomy. way I thought about Brand New Campus Radio Science. Reiff said even after he retired, He continued to strive for a vi- Gordon continued to make Rice a medical education ." Small Class Sizes brant research program at Rice, even priority, visiting campus on a weekly during his tenure as provost. Direc- basis for years until he moved back to High USMLE Pass tor of the Rice Space Institute Patri- Ithaca, N.Y. cia Reiff said. "He had a legacy of research, stu- Rates "His graduate students are among dents and science that is enduring." Seema Kumar, MD the highest-regarded scientists in Reiff said. NY State Approval the world at [the National Science An on-campus memorial service is Class of 2008 Foundation], NASA and all around being planned for Gordon. Internal Medicine Resident, Harbor Hospital - Baltimore, MD ASK NOT WHAT can do for you, butWHATYOUCANDO

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BY HALLIE JORDAN "I remember having everyone INTERNSHIPS THRESHER STAFF around me know how to read and 1 didn't," Doshi said. "I remember Drawn together by Dr. Seuss, that changing when my teacher be- color consciousness, water purifi- gan to help me. That's how you do cation and music, six students were it. You have to go through it slowly. awarded the Leadership Rice Envi- I think to be able to read confi- sion Grant last fall. dently is a really good skill to have Leadership Rice awards Envi- in life." The Humanities Research Center at Rice will award sion Grants of up to $2,500 to stu- Many of the children at the or- dents who have an idea for a project phanage can only read very slowly 10 summer internships to undergraduates with strong that can help enrich a community and suffer during exams. backgrounds in the humanities. in some way. Last semester 13 stu- "Exams are everything in India," dents applied, up from the usual Doshi said. "Your grade is based four to six applicants, and only six entirely on the exam score. The kids were chosen. struggle with reading the questions Interns will spend 6o hours over the summer "We fund the ideas," Leadership fast enough and waste a lot of min working closely with cutting-edge faculty on an Rice Associate Director Judy Le said. utes that could answer the question "We fund students who have an idea trying to understand it." innovative humanities-based research project and want to make it a reality." Reading teachers will be vol- According to Leadership Rice Di- unteers from surrounding uni- and will receive a stipend of $1000. rector David Nino, the Envision Grant versities or high school students, can be summarized into four E's: en- Doshi said. vision, engage, execute and embed. "We want to help create an infra- (( structure so that it continues and I'm breaking it down Applications for the 2010 summer internship are due sticks in the culture," Nino said. by 4PM March 12, 2010. The Envision Grant was started to show the kids how over two decades ago by a student classical music plays who thought it would be good for the university to help students fund com- a role in music today munity-enriching projects, Le said. — hip-hop, jazz and Please submit applications to the Humanities Research Center "In a way the Envision Grant is Latin American an Envision Grant itself," she said, at [email protected] or Herring Hall 306. noting that the student started the music can be traced project like the rest of the grants back to classical start projects. music groups. Previous projects supported by Envision Grants can be found all Creston Herron over campus. Coffeehouse, for ex- Music graduate student ample, was started by a student with an Envision Grant in 1990. 99 Visit hrc.rice.edu/intemiships for eligibility requirements, application This year's recipients were a mixture of ventures both abroad and information, and research projects. on campus, but all, it appears, have There are about 48 children at broken ground. the orphanage, all of whom she hopes she can help learn to read. Cleansing the water Doshi expects about 10 to par- In many rural Nicaraguan com- ticipate in harmonica lessons. She munities, children suffer sickness chose the harmonica because it is and death because of E. Coli in con- fairly easy to learn, inexpensive and NCJAGEMENT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CENTER taminated water. Rivers, the com- can be carried around anywhere. '' ' * """ •, • ' ' ;• munities' main water supply, are A teacher, who will be paid with contaminated by both human and Envision Grant money, will spend animal feces and turn water from three months teaching the students INTERESTED IN AN INTERNSHIP OR a thirst-quencher to something far to play, after which point Doshi more dangerous. hopes to make a video of the stu- After several trips to Nicaragua dents performing and use it to help EMPLOYMENT IN THE NON PROFIT SECTOR? with Engineers Without Borders get funding for further lessons from to witness the suffering firsthand, corporations. Baker College senior Matt Wesley "The performances will be their Good Works Internship and Career Fair was inspired to work with the Ni- passport for an exposure to mu- caraguan government and other sic," Doshi said. "If some kids want non-governmental organizations to learn different instruments, if MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 to provide access to clean water for we get enough funds, we will ex- these communities. pand it. We want to get music into 2:00 - 5:00 PM Wesley received an Envision their lives." Grant in the fall to help fund a Creston Herron, a music gradu- GRAND HALL - RICE MEMORIAL CENTER trek to Nicaragua during winter ate student, will also use his En break. While in the country, Wesley vision Grant to help the world of Don't miss this GREAT opportunity! Visit the Fair to learn about over 40 different bought 60 water filters and distrib- music, working on a project called agencies offering internships or employment and meet their representatives, uted each to a family to use to make Community Strings Institute in Kan their water safer. sas. Herron has created a three day including those from... However, Wesley said he's far event for beginning string players from finished. during the summer between third "1 think 1 can really piece this to- and fourth grade. Herron hopes American Civil Liberties Union of Texas gether into a long-term project, and to promote music programs in Best Buddies of Texas that's really what I'm hoping for," his home school district, as many Children at Risk he said. young students have to share one Wesley hopes to eventually in- instrument between three people. Citizen Schools stall 1,100 water filters. The water "(There are] many out there who Environment America purifiers consist of a ceramic filter really want to pursue music but just Galveston Bay Foundation connected to a 30-liter container, don't have the [ability]," Herron which is enough for one day's use. said "That's where the initial idea HealthCorps The ceramic filter is made with saw- sparked from. Flow do I provide a Peace Corps dust, which burns away during kiln resource for these kids so they can Reasoning Mind firing to leave tiny holes for the wa- play on quality instruments?" ter to pass through. It is also treated The event will include a music Ronald McDonald House with antibiotic materials. theory class, a music history class The River Performing & Visual Arts Center and a master class where the stu The Women's Home Musical talents dents will make their debuts on the Martel College sophomore Jan- instruments. hvi Doshi also received a grant for "I'm breaking it down to show FOR MORF; INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR, THE ATTENDING AGENCIES, AND work abroad. She will be conduct- the kids how classical music plays WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE VISIT THE COMMUNITY ing a project called Dr. Seuss and a role in music today — hip-hop, the Harmonicas, in which she will INVOLVEMENT CENTER'S WFB SITE (HI I P://CIC.RICE.EDU). jazz and Latin American music can work at an orphanage in India to be traced back to classical music help children learn to read and play groups," Herron said. the harmonica. Herron's program will accept DISCOVER. VOLUNTEER. LEAD. Doshi hopes to help the children CK RKT.I NU 30 students. 11 IF CENTER FOR CIVIC. ENGAGEMENT fg?RICE learn to read in whichever language they are most comfortable in, be it Hindi, Maraphi or English. continued on next page FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS 9

Color guards cordingly. The estimated cost of the for this sort of education that I'm design a Web page to wavelets, an Thanks to Ecology and Evolu- project is about $1,600. getting." electrical engineering topic. Sheikh tionary Biology graduate student "We wanted to do this because Interest in the gallery has been has organized three mini-classes Scott Chamberlain and Baker Col- it ties the whole campus together in continually increasing, Beck said, since last May and is planning three lege senior Sam Jacobson, who es- one abstract gesture," Jacobson said. and he has now received an exhi- more for this semester. She has timates that there are between 500 In another artistic endeavor, bition proposal from an artist not asked faculty to teach the one day and 600 bikes on campus, red brick The Matchbox Gallery, started last involved with Rice. Last semester classes. will no longer be the only color seen semester by Hanszen College se- Beck received seven requests for "I'm encouraged by the num- on campus. With their ColorCycle! nior Logan Beck with support from three spaces and so far this semes- ber of people who are interested in project, the students will paint all the Visual and Dramatic Arts de- ter has gotten many inquiries, along learning," Sheikh said. "There is in- 248 bike racks at Rice a vibrant color partment, now serves as the only with six entire proposals. terest and we just need to feed it." by the end of March. student-run art gallery on campus. The gallery will hold four ex- So far between 80 to 100 stu- Over the summer, Jacobson pho- The gallery, which held three shows hibitions this semester including dents, including graduate and un- tographed and mapped every bike last semester, is located in a small "Intersections: Houston" by Nico dergraduate students, as well as rack on campus. Each bike rack room connected to the Sewall Hall Gardner, which opened Jan. 28. The people from other universities, have will be painted with three coats of sculpture courtyard. show will be on exhibit through attended each event. latex paint, and there will end up With funding from his Envision Feb. 27. For more information go to Next year the Rice Center for En- being about 24 different paint col- Grant, Beck will be able to install track the Matchbox Gallery Web site at gineering Leadership will sponsor ors. Each bike rack will be one solid lighting, improve the condition of the www.mtchbx.com. the mini-classes. The Envision Grant color with a color gradient moving walls and expand marketing for shows. money Sheikh received will fund across campus. The gallery, it seems, has given Engineering an idea www.amazon.com gift cards for the The project still needs volunteers Beck an experience he could not Feeling there were a few impor- faculty who will teach the classes. to help paint for any of three "paint have found elsewhere. tant holes in her education, electri- "My Envision Grant has definite- weekends" in March. Students will "The gallery has been domi- cal engineering graduate student ly helped me get started," Sheikh receive multiple notifications when nating my experience at Rice for Mona Sheikh has organized minia- said. I'm excited about the pro- the bike racks will be painted so the past semester, in a really good ture one-day classes on varying top- gram being under RCEL now and that they can move their bikes ac- way," Beck said. "You can't pay ics. The subjects range from how to knowing it will go on."

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In a month where vendors market love to us in a flurry of red and white, heart- shaped, diamond-encrusted material goods, I challenge Rice to bring it back to the basics. Even simpler than a candlelit dinner with your honey — love yourself. Is it as simple as it sounds? Body image concerns and issues are rampant in our society, and negative self-concept is especially prevalent on college campuses. Reframing your thoughts about your looks and your body The W e 1 1 n e s s C enter can help you feel sexier and more lovable. More importantly, those who love well their bodies are happier!Think about what your body does for you every day VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 and practice an attitude of gratitude.Treat your body to something really nice; do something you enjoy. See this issue of the RUWell newsletter for thoughts on body image. Additional reading and resources are available at the Wellness A NEW PAGE Center on campus. MOLLY SLATTERY • EDITOR With love (for my body and yours!), Marissa For a number of years, Rice University's are here to cater to your needs. So, send us Assistant Director of the Wellness Center Wellness Center has independently print- your questions, insights, pictures, and ideas ed a newsletter called RU WELL. Therein, for articles—or, feel free to suggest a theme wellness and fitness experts from Rice offer for our next issue. We take your input seri- advice while providing a platform for Rice ously and offer services according to your students to publish their opinions on well- demands, so make your voices heard! Breaking up is hard to do: ness and fitness themes relevant to college In conjunction with Love Your Body Suggestions for managing a breakup in healthy ways life. One of the biggest challenges for the Month (February), the Wellness Center will RU WELL editorial staff is figuring out how be putting on the "Love you Body Mono- DR. MICHAEL R. WINTERS • RICE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER to reach our audience. Embracing the spirit logues" on February 24th. In keeping with this of fiscal conservatism, we regrettably cannot thematic, this issue of RU WELL allows stu- Honor your feelings — feelings range from photos or other reminders of your ex in a box print copies of our newsletter and put them dents and Rice experts alike to provide insight sadness to anger to guilt and often change out of site if you are not ready to permanent- in the hands of each member of the Rice into how we can learn to love our minds and over time. Try journaling, talking with friends ly get rid of them). Avoid contact with your community—but we can use Thresher as a bodies—and love them well. With the support or family members. ex as much as possible. vehicle to get our message to you! Publish- from our experts, faculty, staff, and the Well- ing in Thresher gives us the ability to not only ness Center team, Rice students can rest as- Give yourself time — it will take time foi you Create a ritual to honor the relationship address a much larger readership but also sured that anything from coping with a break to heal and feel better. Ihe more emotionally loss. Find a meaningful way to say goodbye place student involvement in the construc- up to cultivating a healthy body image can be connected you were, the longer it may take. (e.g., write a letter with what you thought the tion of the newsletter at the forefront. We accomplished. Be active - you may not feel like doing much, relationship would be like and then burn it). but being active often helps. Try "forcing" yourself to exercise or socialize for 15 min- If you need extra help, seek professional utes. You can leave if you do not feel like stay- support. The Counseling Center has helped Dieting and Body Image ing, but you may feel better once you start. many students manage difficult break-ups. You can reach the Counseling Center at BRANDI POWELL • RICE UNIVERSITY NUTRITIONIST Put away reminders of your ex (e.g., put 713 348 4867. Even though the US economy is trending The FIRST key to listening to your body is 1;! ? s down, Americans are still spending billions of being able to detect when you are getting hun- dollars on dieting and diet-related products. gry. If you are indeed truly hungry, and not just However, Americans remain among the heaviest looking for food to cure your boredom, stress, population on the planet. How is this dichotomy or loneliness, then it is time to refuel. possible? Is it highly processed foods, high fruc- The SECOND key is being able to know tose com syrup, fast food, or simple carbs? Some when you have had enough. Listen to your experts believe it has something to do with our body. The goal is to feel content - not uncom- country's attitude towards food and eating. fortably stuffed but not starving either. Remem- Many people are stuck in the diet men- ber, it takes about 20 minutes for your body to tality. It's everywhere in our culture. Com- realize it's full. Also, be aware of what you are Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:20 pm mercials are constandy selling us the latest eating - eat sitting down, chew slowly, enjoy diet foods and devices. Often these diets are the tastes, smells, and textures of your food. Wednesdays 12:30 - 12:50 pm lacking in important nutrients and simply too Ihe THIRD key is moderation, nothing Thursdays 3:30 - 3:50 pm low in calories to sustain. They usually involve to extremes. Often people hear this advice categorizing foods as "good" or "bad" This can and think it means they can eat whatever cause us to want forbidden foods even more. they crave, all the time. Obviously we cannot This kind of thinking only perpetuates feel- survive on junk food alone. And if you tried, January 19 n - May 6 ings of guilt with food and eating. changes are you'd probably start to crave Rice Memorial Chapel Getting back to the basics of food and its some pasta or fresh fruit after a while. These http://wellness.rice.edu/nirvana.html purpose for our bodies is the first step to mak- cravings are your body's way of helping you ing peace with food. Remember that food is get the nutrients it knows you need. our fuel. Make hunger and fullness your rea- Eat what you want, when you are truly hun- son to begin and stop eating. When you listen gry. Stop when you're full. And eat exactly what to your body, it will tell you what it needs. appeals to you. Do this instead of any diet, and Here are some tips, summarized, from the you're likely to maintain a healthy weight and National Eating Disorder Association's web- avoid eating disorders. 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Wem'*W "1 ition Voting for the Student Association General Election begins today and lasts through Wednesday at 2 p.m. Voting is conducted entirely online at sa.rice.edu. Candidates are chosen by voters on a preferential basis, with each voter ranking their choices in each race. Voters are encouraged, though not required, to make a selection for each race and for each amendment and blanket tax proposal. After the ranked votes are tallied, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes will be eliminated and their votes redistributed among the other candidates according to the voter's second-choice pick. This process will be repeated until only one candidate remains, whom shall be deemed the winner of the contest. Editor's note: Certain candidates waived their right to a Thresher blurb. Sample Ballot: Amendments 1. To increase RPC's blanket tax from $13 to $18. The proposed increase will only be for non-Beer Bike event operations costs. 2. To establish a $9 blanket tax for Rice Endowment for Sustainable Energy Technology (RESET). 3. To increase KTRU's blanket tax from $5.50 to $7.50. y 4. Proposed student initiative to introduce guidelines for Beer Bike Coordinators and to make student vote the final decision to major changes in Beer Bike format. 5. Proposed amendment to SA constitution to task the SA to establish oversight mechanisms for blanket tax monies. 6. Proposed amendment to SA constitution to establish that the office of SA President shall only be held by one person. 7. Proposed amendment to SA constitution to change the wording of the subsection that allows a majority vote of the Student Senate to remove a person from his appointment when deemed unsatisfactory in the charge of his duties. . * 8. Proposed amendment to RSVP's consitution to also allow people currently coordinating an Outreach Day to run for the position of RSVP Chair. Candidates Student Association Thierry Rignol . - Treasurer Travis Smith Kenna Fowler President Kern Vijayvargiya Secretary Selim Sheikh Kathleen Wiest Tiffany Wu Sophomore Rep Trey Burns RPC President External Vice President Lemuel Soh Radhika Chhabra Rachel Liontas U-Court Carl Nelson Thresher Editor-in-Chief Internal Vice President Senior Rep Anna Wilde Ryan Fleming Austin Lipinski Varun Juloori KTRU Station Manager Treasurer - Kelsey Yule Thierry Rignol Junior Rep V, * Lemuel Soh Angela Wu O Paul Fitzgerald RTV5 Station Manager; Secretary Trevor Rice Georgia Lagoudas Sophomore Rep Sevith Rao Kevin Chu Lauren Theis RTV5 Program Director Honor Council Brandon Cisneros RSVP Senior Rep Representative to the Hilary Baker-Jennings Chair Benjamin Cuthrell Sarah James University Council Austin Edwards Ben Morey Kelsey Zottnick External Vice Chair Georgia Lagoudas Danielle Axelson Junior Rep Sammy the Owl Shawdon Molavi Internal Vice Chair Andrew Patterson Jennifer Phillips Zachary Fedorko FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 12 NEWS THE RICE THRESHER —— L ELECTION

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tiative, the SA exists to enhance of the IVP's in the past, who did posting real time suggestions! President student life. I fully support this the same for me. When was the last time you felt the mission and strive to continue its SA was working for you? I will fight for progress in effecting change ac- accountability, by actively reinforcing cording to student input. Over the Treasurer the idea of office hours so that you can last three years as NSR and two voice concerns and suggestions! terms as Treasurer, I worked to en- The responsibility of a SA Secre- sure that you received the most in tary run the whole gamut of work, return for your student blanket tax from posting announcements to fees, increased transparency dur- SA listservs to furnishing copies of meeting minutes. If elected, I ing major institutional transitions, - i and addressed clubs' financial wholeheartedly promise to carry concerns. Carl Nelson out my responsibilities beyond the With this experience, I recog- call of duty! I will work with the nize exciting opportunities for the job of SA External Vice Presi- outgoing secretary to ensure con- Selim Sheikh progress. I want to: dent in a word. He or she votes as tinuity and competence. 1. Raise awareness on the SA's part of the SA Senate, works closely I will ensure that the SA's only In recent years, Rice has experi- capabilities in order to reach the with other member of the Executive priority is the student first. When enced significant growth - not just majority of students and encour- Committee, and serves as liaison to voting, please remember "Sevith is in enrollment, but also in other di- age participation. the administration. On top of those Thierry Rignol Super for SA Secretary!" rections. Construction has incon- 2. Enhance communication basic duties, the EVP also plans venienced us, but we now enjoy an between students and university Family's Weekend, oversees Univer- The real measure of your wealth is improved campus with the open- offices to foster constructive ex- sity Standing Committees (parking, how much you'd be worth if you lost ing of the Brochstein Pavilion, the change of ideas. undergraduate curriculum, etc), all your money. maintains the hedgehopper pro- Bioscience Research Collabora- 3. Provide a meaningful service The daunting task of all Treas"r gram, and much more. The position tive, and the Gibbs Recreation and to meet your needs, by advocating ers is to be able to manage, reference, of EVP therefore requires someone Wellness Center. We've also been student input on university-wide organize and distribute funds in the with a wide range of skills, someone given a tremendous opportunity budget cuts, Rice's future with the most efficient way possible. This feat m with experience working with many to usher in two additions to the Medical Center, and the transi- requires diligent thinking, careful students, administrative figures, residential college system. It's an tion of the new Athletics Director, planning, and methodical action. If v • •- *"* and the Houston community. exciting time to be a Rice student. among others. asked why I'm running for this posi- With all of this growth, we must I look forward to the opportuni- In this respect, my wide range tion, I would say: "Because I have all maintain a strong student voice ty to serve you. Thank you for your of different responsibilities in po- three of those qualities." Georgia Lagoudas in the decisions that dictate how support! sitions in the SA and at Brown Col- With the increasing complexity of we grow. lege has prepared me well for the committee architecture and sources My name is Georgia Lagoudas, This is where the Student As- position of EVP. My first two years of funding such as the blanket taxes, and I am running for Student Associ- sociation, the unifying factor of here, I was involved in the SA as we need someone who can communi- ation Secretary. First, I would like to all Rice undergraduates, comes External Vice President an NSR and then Senator, and this cate the essence of the SA's financial say that I LOVE RICE!! AND SA!! Just in. In my experiences within the year I have been lucky enough to decisions. to make that clear. I have enjoyed SA, 1 have seen what our student lead a great group of students in As current Treasurer of the Rice being a part of the SA in the past two voice can do. We've strengthened the Environmental Committee. At cycling team, I've had first hand ex- years, including Senator from Lovett inter-collegiate relations and built Brown, I was similarly fortunate perience with fund management, and this past year, so I have the experi- stronger ties with university offic- in serving on our Permanent Im- have a keen understanding of how ence and the gusto to get the job es. As former Senator and current provements Committee and in co- this system works (in its best and done. I have been working on many Internal Vice President, I have fa- ordinating 0-Week this past year. worst light.) I know what to expect, projects around Rice this year, and cilitated the creation of more meal In doing all these jobs, I have col- and know how to handle issues. I have a lot of ideas for next year to plan options, helped consolidate laborated extensively with Brown In all, I would not be running if make life for Rice students even better online resources for clubs, and college and SA leadership, H&D 1 did not know I had the motivation, than before. made Owl-Space available to stu- and FE&P, groups outside Rice, dedication and professionalism re- As SA Secretary, the job isn't only dent organizations. and students from every college quired for this position. taking notes and keeping records As President, I plan not only on projects requiring strong initia- Thank you! (unless you're the secretary from U to address issues that affect the tive, extensive organization, and of H...) - the job is what you make Rachel Liontas quality of the Rice experience, unwavering dedication. It is be- of it. I want to help make a differ- such as the impact of budget cuts cause of all this experience that I Lemuel Soh ence at Rice, so I guarantee that I across university departments and Being a Wiessman involved in the hope you will consider me a very will make things happen and get the the exciting advent of Duncan and SA has been ironic but enlightening. qualified candidate for SA Exter- best for students at Rice. Please vote McMurtry functioning as complete As a New Student Representative nal Vice President. for GEORGIA as Secretary to the SA! residential colleges, but also in- and Senator, I've learned what the Secretary (she's so popular, there's even a song crease the accessibility of the SA SA is: a body that brings students about her, a state, a country....need I to every undergraduate so we may together to communicate, discuss is- Internal Vice President say more?) communicate our voice most effec- sues, and create real improvements tively. in life at Rice. On the other hand, I hope to facilitate improved as a Wiessman I've lived in a culture Ryan Fleming student life while inspiring the with so much pride in itself that it zeal for every Rice student to play views the SA as irrelevant. And with As an officer within the Student a role in improving the Rice experi- all the SA's major leadership com- Association for the past two years, ence for each other. ing from only a couple colleges, stu- my best experiences have been in dents outside of those SA-dominant planning, and carrying out proj- colleges easily feel disconnected. In ects. My sophomore year, when order for all students to see what I I served as Senator for Sid Rich, Sevith Rao see in the SA, the majority of the SA I worked with my New Student leadership needs to be from a variety Representative (NSR) group to or- Hey Rice! I'm Sevith Rao aka of colleges, not just Brown. ganize a clothing drive for victims Docta Saavy, a member of Mc- Actually making a difference of Hurricane Ike. This past year, Murtry College, and am running as External VP isn't about listing as one of the chairs for the Sports for the position of Student Asso- a resume of experiences or claim- and Health Committee, I have en- ciation Secretary. joyed planning events, such as ing to possess leadership skills; I am a perfect fit for this role. the All-Star Powderpuff Game, it's about having a greater vision I have had numerous experiences aimed towards engaging the stu- of how to represent the SA to the in elected positions, ranging from dent body as a whole. Without external world and what to accom- secretary in high school leader- the support of the Student Asso- plish with the SA. My vision's to ship, to starting a non-profit, and ciation, I would not have had the Tiffany Wu create an SA that truly represents chairing several clubs. I am help- resources or the help I needed to all students, regardless of college. ing to draft McMurtry's constitu- carry these projects through. As I'll work for an SA that improves tion and am on the Rice Water Polo Internal Vice President for the SA, Dear Students, life at Rice by efforts such as, mak- club team. I bring loyalty, integrity, I hope to help in running a system We all have innovative ideas ing tetra points available off-cam- creativity, leadership, and a strong which encourages Senators and about how to make the most of our pus, expanding the Hoot, fixing work-ethic to the table. committee heads to take an active Rice experience. However, it may the fire-alarm problem, and ad- I believe that the SA meetings approach towards improving life be hard to know where to start. dressing any other issues you, the should be completely transparent, on this campus. I plan to work Factoring in the institutionaliza- students want. All of you are the with the discussions available for hard on maintaining and improv- tion of the new colleges and the SA. If elected, I'd strive to put you, everyone to view. As a filmmaker, ing the NSR system, which offers effects of the economic downturn, the students, back in the Student I have access to a plethora of High freshman and new transfers a way getting our voices heard can seem Association by seeking out your Definition equipment, and I will to become more involved members even more daunting. ideas, actually listening, and serv- make the meetings available on- of Rice university right off the bat. I want to help implement your ing as a voice for the many under- line in HD format and give the Rice By overseeing and facilitating the ideas by serving as your SA Presi- represented colleges. student body ample opportunities work of my fellow officers of the dent. As a forum for student ini- It is very difficult to describe to get INVOLVED in decisions by SA, I will be continuing the work FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 THE RICE THRESHER NEWS 13

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Honor Council Candidates

to get the chance to serve on the being's life where choices have to be diminishes. I take my role on the For starters, I've always believed Senior Representative Honor Council for my final year at made. The daunting task of foregoing Honor Council with great importance that Rice's Honor policy is one of Hilary Baker-Jennings Rice. Thanks! one opportunity for another is never and humbly ask that you vote for me the things that makes us unique an easy feat. However, when it comes so that I may continue your service in from other schools, and I really to College, for most of us here, Rice was this capacity. want to have a part in that part of I have served on the Honor Council the obvious choice. our university life. This year I was for the past two years, serving one year Junior Representative The academic excellence of this Sincerely, one of the freshman class reps to as secretary. As a member of the Honor University is world-renown (which Travis Smith the Honor Council, so I actually Council I have done everything I can to Shawdon Molavi explains my coming from France). have the experience to back up represent the student body and the uni- Kern Vijayvargiya Our superior intellect, our out- that desire. That also means that versity by serving on many cases, and Although many may not realize, the standing work ethic and our incom- I am running for Junior Class with me, the sophomores get some- always giving them the thought and Honor Code is one of the largest con- parable honesty, places us among Representative because I wish to one to represent them who already consideration they deserve. tributors to the lifestyle here at Rice. If the greatest students of this Na- continue to serve you with a third knows the ropes. So to wrap it not for the Honor Code, there would be tion. Most importantly, there is one term on the Honor Council. This all up, vote for me (Trey Burns, in Benjamin Cuthrell no take home exams, no unproctored element of our culture that ranks year, I have had the privilege of case you didn't get that) for Honor exams and the student professor rela- us above everyone else: the Honor serving as your Sophomore Class Council Sophomore Class Rep! 1 have served on the Honor Council tionship would not have the same level Code. One of the greatest concepts Representative. I believe that the since my Freshman year when I was of mutual trust and respect. In other brought here at Rice, which favors Honor Code embodies that which is one of two selected to be Freshman words, our lives would not be as re- the individual student and entrusts best about our University. If elect- Lemuel Soh Class Representative. My sophomore laxed. Also, coming from a school with him with great power, must be de- ed, I will continue to fight to main- year 1 served as Hanszen Honor Coun- an Honor Code will let future employers fended in its integrity at all costs. tain the value of the Rice degree. My name is Lemuel Soh and I am cil Rep and this year 1 have served as know that our degrees and accolades Every violation of this Code of On the Council, I have held a Freshmen Representative on the an At-Large Representative. You can reflect our integrity. As Honor Council Honor is a stain on the excellence myself to the highest standards Honor Council. After every case, I feel good voting for me, because I most junior class representative, I would like of our degrees, and the greatness of professional integrity and con- wonder to myself what it means for definitely keep it real. to preserve this tried and true tradition of our Institution. I cannot and will fidentiality. I answer only to the the students who have come before and do my best to ensure that students not let this happen. This is why I Blue Book, the guideline for our the Honor Council and for Rice Uni- Austin Edwards who come before the honor council are am running. Honor System. As a result, I have versity. While it is not my place to judged fairly and that the correct deci- Thank you! no problems maintaining an inde- say, I believe that the Honor Coun- The best reason I can give you sion is made on every case. I would also pendent opinion, as I value reason cil has done good to both parties. to vote for me is that I love honor as like to continue the clarification of out- Travis Smith over groupthink. Indeed, I believe It is beyond obvious that providing much as you do. 1 have been heavily dated language that the current Honor unprejudiced decisions are critical deterrence maintains the integ- involved in the honor system at Rice Council members began. I would love 0-Week, Beer Bike, and College if every accused student is to have rity of our degree and therefore is since 1 matriculated, as I was recruit- to serve on Honor Council, so please Night are all integral parts of the Rice a fair trial. good for Rice. However, saying that ed to the council during the spring of vote for me, Shawdon Molavi, for Hon- experience. Whether or not you par- Prior to Rice, I served on the punishment is good for a student my freshman year. 1 have been both or Council Junior Class Rep. ticipate in these does not change the Honor Council of my high school in does seem questionable. I am not at-large representative and Brown importance these events hold in Rice Florida. I am a captain of the Rice the kindest person around but I College representative. I was appoint- Andrew Patterson culture. The Honor Code, though, is University Debate Team and an ex- definitely feel sadness when Iver a ed as a leader of the ombuds inter- a different story. It is arguably as im- ecutive in the Student Association. punishment is handed out. view process and was in charge of ad- To my Peers: portant to Rice students as any other If you have any questions about my The reason why I say vhat good vertising for and scheduling all of the I aspire to hold the office Junior tradition we have, and everybody on qualifications, please do norWsi has been done is because humans interviews. Obviously, 1 think that the Class Honor Council Rep. I believe in campus is bound to participate in it, tate to contact me. learn from their mistakes and let- honor system is a hugely important the necessity of the Honor Code for in- unlike Baker 13. ting students know the gravity of part of our Rice's history, culture and stitutional integrity and will continue You need an Honor Council that breaking the trust of others when academic atmosphere. Additionally, to uphold the Rice Honor System as it protects the Honor Code. As a cur- they are young would serve them my middle name is "Honor". Thanks Sophomore was created by the students and for the rent member of the Honor Council, I well in life. We put trust in our doc- for voting Austin Honor Edwards as students. I approach each case with am experienced in the process from tors to give us the right medication, one of the four senior representatives Representative objectivity. I want students to feel em- investigation to hearing, and can our architects the right buildings, for the class of 2011! powered by the Honor System. This can speak to the intricacies and details Trey Burns our engineers the right iPhone ap- only happen by communicating with of an accusation. I have shown every plications and the list goes on. Kelsey Zottnick professors and developing their under- case I have been a part of the patience Trust is essential. I believe that standing of the need for clear syllabi and careful thought that every person Hey everybody! My name's Trey everyone should have a second The Honor Code is an integral and clear Honor Council discussions in deserves. The Honor Council is filled and I'm a freshman at Hanszen, chance at life, and therefore pun- part of Rice,an incredible trust that class. I can help make this happen by with students so that everybody has born and raised right here in H- ishments handed out should be the Honor Council strives to pro- working with the Council. Thank you a fair trial. I never consider a person Town. I enjoy picnics, sleeping, harsh enough to remind students tect and promote.I've served on the for your gracious support in last year's guilty before finding incontrovertible and long walks on the beach. But in violation that trust is essential Council for almost my entire time elections, and I look forward to serving justification for it that doesn't really have anything to in life yet be lenient enough to give at Rice. Not only do I keep an open you once again in 2010-2011. That said, the Honor Council is do with what I'm supposed to be do- them opportunities to gain back mind about cases and seek to inter- Sincerely, simply a tool of the Honor Code. ing here. What I AM supposed to do that trust in future academic and pret the Honor Code to the best of my Andrew Patterson The Code is the most important part is tell y'all why I would be the right career endeavors. If elected to the ability, but 1 have the experience and of this machine, and every time the choice for Sophomore Class Rep Honor Council, that belief would procedural knowledge to go with it. Thierry Rignol Honor Code is broken without reper- to the Honor Council and why you be with me every time I take my It would be an honor and a privilege There comes a time in every human cussion, the value of your Rice degree should vote for me, so here goes. seat on a case panel. RSVP

formed leadership as its Chair. am well-prepared to serve RSVP. Internal Vice Chair Treasurer Chair After joining RSVP during my fresh- I look forward to serving as your man year and participating in several RSVP Chair for 2010-2011! Kenna Fowler service projects, I took on the position Jennifer Phillips of RSVP Secretary for 2009-2010. In Hey Rice students! My name is Jen- My name is Kenna Fowler and I'm addition, I am a Spring 2010 Outreach External Vice Chair nifer Phillips and I'd like to be RSVP's a sophomore at Brown College. I'm Day co-coordinator. In these capacities, Danielle Axelson next Internal Vice Chair. I'm currently running to be your RSVP Treasurer I have come to understand the inner a college representative, a position for the upcoming year. I have been workings of the club and the challenges The Rice Student Volunteer Pro- which has given me the opportunity to volunteering with RSVP for all of my that it faces. Through an entrepreneurial gram has 5 specific committees: see how RSVP works and how it can be last three semesters. I am especially leadership class, 1 was able to complete Hunger and Homelessness, Chil- improved. I've come to appreciate the committed to the Environmental ac- a campus-wide survey about students' dren's, Education, Health, and Envi- myriad of volunteer opportunities avail- tivities and have served as the Envi- involvement with and feelings toward ronmental. able to Rice students today. I would ronmental Committee Chair for the RSVP. With the knowledge of what Rice As External Vice President, I would like to make sure that Rice students are past semester. I worked as treasurer Sarah James students would like to see change in this organize these committees and their always informed about all the amazing for my volunteering club, the Interact organization, I believe that I can make leaders. My goal is to involve every volunteer programs and projects avail- Ever since participating in 0-Week Club, in high school, and 1 am cur- the club more inclusive and increase single student in meaningful volunteer able to them. This organization does rently serving as the Junior Treasurer Outreach Day as a freshman, 1 have student participation. service throughout the next year. Ser- so much to allow Rice students to get for the Rice Houston Humane Society. come to appreciate the experience of vice brings meaning and purpose to life. In the past, I have always most en- involved in Houston and all across the Beyond that, I'm just good with num- participating in RSVP sponsored vol Please help me to help you to help oth- joyed the activities which give back world. As Internal Vice Chair, I'd like to bers! Please vote for me as treasurer unteer activities both on and off cam ers! My proven track record as RSVP Wi to others. From working with the Red ensure that the needs of our community in the upcoming election. pus. I am impressed by the wide va Cross to my local public library to my ess College Representative. Blood Drive are attended to bv our highlv capable riety of volunteer activities sponsored high school band, leading volunteer or Representative, and current Internal student bodv. Rice students have so by the club and the passion of the ganizations has played a significant role Vice President has shown that 1 am ded much to offer and 1 would be honored students involved. I feel that I could in my life. In addition, I completed my icated to RSVP and devoted to volunteer to have the opportunity to get more stu- Secretary make significant contributions to the (iirl Scout Gold Award Project in August service! Vote Danielle Axelson For RSVT dents involved in volunteerism. Kathleen Wiest club by providing passionate and in- 2008. With this leadership experience, I External Vice President! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 14 NEWS THE RICE THRESHER

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Chair, and Treasurer, I have gained the Owl AGAIN for the coming year. I University Court Soph. Editor-in-Chief of My name is Kelsey Yule, and I am both the experience and understanding have been your dedicated Sammy the looking forward to the chance to be the necessary to provide you with the best Owl for the past year and it has been Station Manager of KTRU Houston, Rice programs possible. I've been on RPC's a blast! Through 100+ degree days and Representative The Rice Thresher Radio 91.7 fm for the 2010-2011 school executive board, managed the RPC freezing rain (yes, we had both at the year. As Station Manager, I plan to con- budget, and planned Esperanza. Now, football games this year) I was there, Kevin Chu Anna Wilde tinue KTRU's long tradition of provid- I'm asking you to let me lead RPC into a pumping up our Rice faithful and suf- ing music education in an eclectic vari- new year of unforgettable events. fering minor heat strokes (it gets hot in Lauren Theis In working for the Thresher for two ety of genres to both Rice students and Unfortunately with recent bud- that Sammy suit!). I have never missed and a half years, first as a copy edi- the broader Houston community. By get cuts, RPC has lost approximately a single game yet and I would love the tor my freshman year and then on the maintaining KTRU's original program- $28,000 in programming funds. With- opportunity to be your mascot for an- editorial staff as a head copy editor this ming, hosting free concerts and events, out these funds, RPC cannot host an other year. Not only have I been busy Representative to the year and last, I've seen the ups and and partnering with a variety of cam- Esperanza that accommodates the around campus, what with all the downs of Rice's favorite publication pus-wide organizations, I will continue growing student population, bring sports events, free pizza give-a ways University Council from a unique position - one that does to provide Rice with a unique listening well-known bands to campus, or make with coach Baliff, trips to Valhalla, and not traditionally lend itself to becom- experience that is respected by a wide traditions such as Homecoming and surprise visits to the library, but I have Georgia Lagoudas ing editor in chief. Howevrr, I feel that audience. Willy Week into lasting memories. As been a busy Sammy outside the hedg- as an experienced copy editor I bring current Treasurer and Presidential can- es. I participated in the Mascot foot- a different perspective to the editor in didate, I can only stress how important ball game at half time of the Houston I am running for University Coun- chief position: Instead of being famil- RTV5 Station Manager it is that you support the proposed Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Monday cil Representative, and I would love to iar with just one section's content, as blanket tax increase. Night Football game earlier this year have your vote! I am involved across have been the majority of former edi- Trevor Rice As a multi-faceted member of (we may have lost, but the other team Rice and interact with students, staff, tors in chief, I have years of experience RPC, I know where RPC falls short was on steroids!!), Houston Rockets and faculty from all offices, so I feel in proofreading articles from each sec- and where it excels. I know where the race events, and even the NCAA Final prepared to serve on the council. Next tion, in addition to writing for each. RTV5 Program Director communication lines break between Four unveiling! What I am trying to say year is an important year with many This level of experience means the student body and the program- is, if you elect me as your Sammy the changes at Rice, and 1 want to make that, as editor-in-chief, I can assure Brandon Cisneros ming committees, but 1 also know how Owl again I can guarantee you another sure that the university continues to that each section of each issue will be to make the most of our resources to fun and exciting year at Rice sporting focus on what is important to students. up to your standards. I will, of course, put on spectacular events. If elected, I events. Go Owls! Vote GEORGIA for U. Council Rep! do everything in my power to keep the RPC President hope to maintain the caliber of events Thresher typo- and error-free. That's my that RPC has produced, bring our pro- passion; why else would I have worked grams to the forefront, and increase University Court Senior Ben Morey as a copy editor for this long?! 1 will student input. My goal is for RPC to also oversee the continuation of the bring you the events you want, the way Representative I'm a Lovett junior running for Thresher's multimedia development, you want! University Council Representa- utilizing our already-established Twit- tive because I have some things to ter and Facebook accounts, in addi- Varun Juloori say to Lebron and the rest of the tion to our Web site, www.ricethresher. Sammy the Owl people on the University Council. org, to keep b "ig you fresh content Austin Lipinski I have no SA experience to speak as soon as it's available. You shouldn't Zach Fedorko of, but as a fourth generation Rice have to wait until Friday to get the lat- student and active member of my est scoop. college, I do have a pretty good Radhika Chhabra University Court Junior . The Thresher is not my paper. It's To, hi, it's the Mac Attack, perspective on tradition. I know yours. If there's anything you want to From Screw-Yer-Roommate and Es- what up?" Representative what's up with the college system see, let me know and I will make it hap- peranza to On-Campus Concerts, Study — Jimmy MacElroy and why it's so important, and if pen (as long as it's reasonable)! Breaks, and Willy Week, Rice Program elected I plan on convincing the Council has been working to provide Yup, so there was no other reason to Paul Fitzgerald powers that be that it's a critical KTRU Station Manager you with the type of programming that put that quote in this blurb other than component of Rice's vision for the you want- the type of programming the fact that Blades of Glory is hilari- Angela Wu second century. If I'm not elected, that gets you excited! From serving as ous. In any case, my name is Zachary I plan on doing pretty much the Kelsey Yule a College Representative, Socials Co- Fedorko and I want to be your Sammy same thing. Blanket Taxes RPC Blanket Tax RESET Blanket Tax KTRU Blanket Tax

RPC seeks to increase the current $8 blanket tax to a mod- The Rice Endowment for Sustainable Energy Technology Student-run Rice Radio needs your support! We want to erate $13. The RPC blanket tax has not been raised since 1985 (RESET) is a proposal to establish a fund that will implement continue bringing you our completely free on-campus events, and current programming efforts have been strained by the large-scale energy conservation and renewable energy projects such as Battle of the Bands, the annual Outdoor Show, broad- increasing student body in conjunction with the budget cuts on campus through a $9 per student annual blanket tax. The casts of Shepherd School concerts and DJs for Matchbox Gal- that have taken place due to the current economic environ- genesis for this initiative comes from several sources. First, lery openings. KTRU hasn't had a blanket tax increase in over ment. The proposed increase would allow RPC to meet the rapidly rising energy costs here at Rice are raising our housing 20 years and we are stretched to the limit. We have lost pur- needs of the students. In the past year alone students have fees and squeezing out university programs and services that chasing power due to inflation; in addition, technology, music asked why only 600 students were able to attend Esperanza. we students enjoy. Second, the growing issue of climate change and concert expenses have shot up in the past two decades. Without the needed funds, RPC could not afford a bigger necessitates that we move away from fossil fuels and embrace KTRU's proposal has a negligible impact on your bottom line, venue. As the student body increases at Rice, it is imperative both energy conservation and clean energy technology. Third, but it is necessary for us to continue delivering excellent pro- that RPC have the funds to sustain quality programming for the opportunity for students and faculty to collaborate on programming to students. We have worked diligently to supple- the increased student body. Vote YES so RPC can provide big posing and implementing real energy programs will enable us ment our inadequate blanket tax funding with donations from enough venues for Esperanza, keep live music on campus, to tap into student innovation and provide unique educational off-campus, but the recession has cut this to a trickle, so we and transform traditions such as Homecoming and Willy and leadership opportunities. A vote for RESET is not a fee for are turning to our fellow students to continue supporting our Week into lasting memories from your time at Rice! new programming; rather, it as investment in our future, eco- day-to-day operating costs, as they have for decades. Take nomically, environmentally, and educationally. pride in Rice Radio and support our SA initiative.

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Ashton Kutcher tions, one of the flower shop's cus- ing combination platters that allow Alicha, Yessimir Wot and Shirro Wo" The movie centers around the Rated: PG-13 tomers is Patrick Dempsey (Made you to share and sample a spectrum complemented the injera bread. chaos at a Los Angeles flower shop Released:Feb.12 of Honor), who plays Dr. Harrison of vegetables, meats, fish and spices on Valentine's Day, its busiest day Copeland. Dempsey proves himself a — you can get a taste for the cuisine in of the year. Assisted by his funny McNightmare (a startling departure no time. With an array of inexpensive, sidekick Alphonso (Beverly Hills from his role as well-intentioned meadess dishes, Blue Nile also appeals Chihuahua's George Lopez), flower the shop, basking in thoughts of "Grey's Anatomy" hunk Derek) when to vegetarians, so wash your hands and shop owner Reed Bennet (Personal wedding bells, he fills Valentine's Reed discovers through flower orders be prepared to dive in fingers-first. Effects' Ashton Kutcher) is smitten Day flower orders for others attempt- that Copeland is cheating on his wife with the holiday, having just asked ing to capitalize on the holiday. O see VALENTINE, page 16 Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant Eater's Digest: The American Food Fight • • • • MM r —•TrnrCT Why has food become such a con- for the country — The Journal of the that enters our bodies. Starring: Doro Wot, Yefisik Beyayinetu cern for the modern American? How did American Medical Association estimates Food businesses also largely shape Tim Pawul & Mimi Arnold this basic human requirement trans- that in 2007-08,68 percent of the popu- this process with their profit margins; Location: 9400 Richmond form into something so much greater? lation was obese or overweight. they are motivated to produce whatever wwwMuen9erestoumrn.com In his 2006 book The Omnivore's Americans are willing to buy. This in Ambiance 713-782-6882 Dilemma, journalist Michael Pollan tum provides incentive for businesses The environment is very casual, explores various facets of Americans' to increase convenience foods for con- with a fun, "anything goes" feel that problematic relationships with food. sumers by producing foods with long is relaxing and modest. The walls are The Yefisik Beyayinetu includes He suggests that the United States' free shelf lives. These money-hungry corpo- adorned with African art and safari- Yessiga Wot (beef cubes in berbere economy and lack of a longstanding rations keep an eye on the consumer, themed decorations, and the res- sauce), Alicha Minchetabish (minced culinary tradition make us particularly manufacturing tasty, often health-haz- taurant serves an eclectic lunchtime beef with Ethiopian spices) and Doro susceptible to diet trends and fads. ardous products equipped with flashy crowd of working people. Scott Norgaard Wot (chicken with berbere, onion and Unlike in France or Italy, where the re- advertising slogans. Food spices). The Yessiga Wot, served in a gion's cuisine is largely established and This is where it starts getting con- We ordered a pair of combination dark, pungent sauce, provided the Today, the question of what to culinary questions are answered by voluted. Over the shouts of both gov- dishes, the Vegetarian Combination spiciest kick. The Alicha Mincheta- eat fails to suggest a simple solution, simply looking at predecessors' diets, ernment and food producers, we hear and Yefisik Beyayinetu. Both arrived bish lacked strong flavor and the low and purported experts in the subject Americans face a relatively new cornu- the blaring advice of nutritionists and on the same platter atop spongy Ethio- quality of the minced beef failed to provide no reassurance. Dietitians, copia of food choices. dietitians, each with their own set of pian injera flatbread that we tore and impress us. However, the Doro Wot, nutritionists, food salesmen, those in The U.S. government also weighs in tips and tricks to guarantee weight ate using our fingers — no silverware which came in a quasi-barbecue agribusiness, the government and the on the situation, providing guidelines loss, improve energy intake and cure here! With the various sauces and veg- sauce (initially sweet, but with a spicy media offer us different, often contra- on food preparation, nutrition labels a host of Americans' various ailments, etables, the two dishes served as an aftertaste) featured tender and juicy dictory advice about what we should courtesy of the FDA and billions of dol- even to cure these maladies with food introduction to a good portion of the chicken, more than making up for the and should not eat. lars given to U.S. farmers in the form of itself. Magazines provide no respite menu items. Many of the offerings are Alicha Michetabish disappointment. Despite the wealth of scientific re- subsidies. Each of these interventions from this confusion, offering conflicting seasoned with berbere, a mixture of search available to us, we face increas- has a substantial impact on the food Osee DIGEST, page 16 chili peppers, ginger, cloves, corian- Service ingly complicated choices; despite our der and ajwain, a pungent spice often The food arrived quickly, but the seeming obsession with the latest fad grown in the Middle East. waitress was not very personable and diets, obesity remains a large problem EL ANATSUI & MOREA&E The Vegetarian Combination in- did little more than deliver the food cludes a smattering of offerings, in- — while she performed the necessary MATCHBOX ONLINE! cluding Blue Nile Salad, Kik Alicha tasks, she did not deliver the exem- (split peas cooked with oil, onions plary service we hoped for. On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 Brian Reinhart muses and spices), Gomen (collard gieens), p.m. in Sewall 309, Lovett Col- Atkilt Wot (mixed vegetables with Price lege senior Nico Gardner will on the state of pop garlic, ginger, turmeric and olive oil), The prices were very reasonable: be giving a lecture titled "El culture in his column Yemissir Wot (red lentil stew), and Two or three people can put away a Anatsui: Fabricating Identity" and Kait Chura reviews Shirro Wot (onions, peas, flour, herbs about Gli, the Rice Gallery's lat- large amount of food for less than S30. and spices). Don't let the unfamiliar THE est installation. My Name Is Khan, a new Bollywood film names of the dishes intimidate you: Tim & Mimfs Recommendation All the dishes, except for the collard WEEKLY That same night from 6:30-9:30 If you are new to Ethiopian cuisine that's enjoying lots greens — which lacked decent season - p.m. in the Sewall Courtyard, like we are, your best bet would be to ing — were fantastic, well seasoned SCENE Matchbox Gallery will be host- of international order the sampler travs. We enjoyed and distinctly unconventional. Since ing the opening of "Viral Ox attention. getting to try a variety of different tta Blue Nile has garnered the Houston Two nifty on-campus Added" by Jones College senior vors, textures and ingredients. If or Read up on it over at Chronicle's "Best Ethiopian Cui- events on the same night. Andrew Zukoski. There will be dering a single dish, we recommend ricethresher.org sine" distinction twice, we'd expect the Doro Wat, Yefisik Beyayinetu, At Check 'em out. free beer and KTRU spinning. nothing less. kilt Wot or Yessimir Wot. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 FRIDA 16 A&E THE RICE THRESHER O DIGEST O VALENTINE FROM PAGE 15 FROM PAGE 15 than of the actors themselves. nutritional advice, raising select foods (Katherine LaNasa, "Big Love"). Not night, who falls for a timid mail clerk Grace, who asks for love advice from This abrupt confession is a mere to the glory of vitamin-enriched "super only is Copeland being unfaithful, named Jason. Though featuring by an elderly couple, Estelle and Edgar blip in an otherwise captivating foods" while eternally delegating oth- he is seeing Reed's naive best friend, far the cheesiest take-home lesson of (Coco Chanel's Shirley MacLaine and and heartwarming film. Perhaps the ers to nearly criminal status. Julia (The Invention of Lying's Jenni- the film, "love conquers all," these Hector Elizondo, "Monk"). While best way to applaud the film is to In my new column on food, I will fer Garner) under the guise of being sequences are carried by the usually MacLaine and Elizondo unquestion- divorced. With her standard sweet prim Hathaway's disturbingly enter- ably possess the acting chops for say that director Garry Marshall has seek to clear a pathway through the jun- i. gle that has become the grocery store. smile intact, Garner is perfectly cast taining phone conversations with rom-coms and stunningly portray done it again, and can add this film to his pantheon of greats, ranging I will take a look at what we should be as a good-hearted schoolteacher, her clients. the still-sizzling romance of an el- 2. eating, while also considering the rea- but "Grey's Anatomy" fans may be The connections get a bit tricky derly couple, they awkwardly fall from Pretty Woman to The Princess sons why we should eat them and the shocked to see Dempsey as a scum- after this, so try to follow along: short when the former confesses to Diaries. Overall, Valentine's Day is 3. conditions that have resulted in the food bag. Still, Dempsey plays the part of Hathaway temps for Sean's manag- a long-ago affair. This awkwardness, a sweet, charming treat, one which situation today. Food, which may on the a charming philanderer effortlessly. er (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' however, is likely more a fault of the will hopefully have the staying pow- 4. outside appear innocent and basic, is Following the veritable spider- Queen Latifah), who often deals with screenplay's contrived situations er of its British predecessor. connected to nearly everything: the me- sports reporter Kelvin Moore (Law 5. web of connections the film outlines, - dia, business, culture i-nd politics. I will Valentine's Day moves along to Ju- Abiding Citizen's Jamie Foxx) and his recommend and research the best food lia's friend Kara (Planet 51's Jessica station boss (The Blind Side's Kathy 6: to consume in today's popular culture. Biel), the publicist for famous foot- Bates). On Valentine's Day, Kelvin is INTERESTED IN BEING AN URBAN For instance, next week, we will explore ball player Sean Jackson (Marley assigned to cover romantic human- the connection between psychology and Me's Eric Dane). Bitter Kara is interest stories, including the rela- IMMERSION STUDENT and its effect on our eating habits. vehemently against the holiday, and tionship of a young high school cou- COORDINATOR? A good diet can improve and enrich she plans to celebrate the evening ple (Hannah Montana: The Movie's our lives, and I invite you to join me in with plenty of booze, friends and Taylor Swift and New Moon's Taylor my expedition through the complex heart pihatas, at her annual "I Hate Lautner). In her first major film role, Imagine having a real opportunity world of food, venturing back in search Valentine's Day" soiree. This juxta- opposite her real-life former boy- to inspire incoming Rice students to become of the best diet available and examin- position of a bitter single woman as friend, Swift delightfully caricatures ing the web of business and govern- Valentine's-hater with a tough-yet- the sweet, if ditsy and naive, Felicia community-oriented individuals. ment actions that have fractured our sensitive football player who deeply — while of course sporting a healthy relationship with food. What was once values love provides an interesting twang. The ending credits of the a short farm-to-table food chain has twist and adds an appreciated nu- film feature her new single, "Today been extended and complicated, influ- ance to the plot. Was a Fairytale," a perfect ending enced by corporations, governmental Anne Hathaway (Bride Wars) for the film. organizations and food scientists. Join and Topher Grace (Spider-Man 3) Alongside Swift, both Robertses, me in my mission to rediscover a shared serve as yet another relationship Emma and aunt Julia, make appear- human necessity. side story that is entertaining, if less ances in the film; fans of Pretty Wom- than believable. Hathaway plays Liz, an may also be tickled to hear Julia Scott Norgaard is a Sid Richardson a girl who works as a temp by day reference Rodeo Drive. Emma (The College freshman. and an adult phone entertainer by Winning Season) portrays teenager

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i SPORTS Sports is now on Twitter. Get the scoop at twitter.com/Thresher5ports 19 Golf team graciously hosts, wins Rice Intercollegiate Team takes first-ever home tournament team victory, with Brown grabbing individual title mm By Paul Fitzgerald with the course was key, but those and he was determined to take the THRESHER STAFF conditions Monday were unlike next step this year. anything we normally see, and our "It means a lot to me to have my After concluding the fall with a guys really battled through it." family and friends see me go out heartbreaking loss that saw it lose Junior Michael Whitehead's as a champion," Brown said. "Es- its lead after two rounds, the golf opening-round 72, good for par, pecially after what happened last team was placed in a similar situa- was the low score of Monday's play, year, I was real happy to win the tion at the Rice Intercollegiate Mon- as no golfer shot under par. Brown, whole thing this time around." day. This time, though, the Owls named this past week's Conference Conditions settled down for Tues- refused to let history repeat itself. USA Golfer of the Week, joined se- day's final round, as the wind disap- m The Owls, led by senior Christopher nior Michael Buttacavoli in boast- peared and temperatures entered Brown's final round 69 — a score ing a two-over-par 74 in the open- the 50s. Brown remained the hottest that gave him the individual title — ing round of play. player in the field, and his brilliant dominated Tuesday's final round to final round gave the senior his first win their second tournament title of individual title of his career. the 2oo9-'io season. While Brown's individual title Windy, cold conditions controlled is something to be celebrated, the Monday's 36-hole day, and senior team as a whole nearly matched Christopher Brown jumped out to an him in excellence. eight-stroke lead over the 15-team, DID You KNOW? Whitehead's three-round score 81-golfer field at the Westwood Golf of 220 (+4) landed him in sole pos- Club. Brown eventually won the in- By winning the Rice Intercol- session of second place, three shots legiate, the golf team earned dividual title, helped largely by his clear of McCurdy, who finished third. its second tournament win final round 69. Back-to-back rounds Whitehead had an excellent fall, and this season. The team has of 297 (+9) were enough to put the never accomplished this his performance to start the spring Owls on top of the leaderboard, as feat before. should give him momentum to con- the 14 visiting schools had difficulty tinue his strong play. navigating Westwood. Whitehead was joined in the While Head Coach Drew Scott top 13 by teammates Buttacavoli, (Wiess '98) felt that the course gave freshman Jade Scott and junior Tim his team a bit of an edge, he refused However, Brown would come Pawul, who competed as an individ- to buy into the theory of a home- back to shoot a one-over 73, tied ual. Buttacavoli finished in a tie for course advantage. for the lowest score of the second sixth after firing a three-round score "I don't want to say we had a round, to place himself in a tie with of 224 (+8). Scott and Pawul tied for Senior Christopher Brown, putting on Tuesday, led Rice to its sec- home-course advantage, because Whitehead and Will McCurdy of 13th after both shot final-round 75s. ond win this season at the Rice Intercollegiate. Brown's final-round we've never won at our home event Auburn University. Brown finished The finish was a stark turnaround score of 69 (-3) was good enough to earn him the individual title. before," Scott said. "Our familiarity second in last year's home event, • see GOLF, page 22

COMMENTARY Out of town, Owls' wings clipped By Teddy Grodek SMU (16-7, 6-5 C-USA) for the first weekend, was severely hampered by THRESHER STAFF few minutes, tying the game at 8-8 a lingering ankle injury and played Ineptitude starts at top five minutes into the first half. Only only 11 minutes. The baskets on the women's bas- a few minutes in, and this would be On Sunday, the Owls had to make ketball team's road games are still the last time Rice would have a shot another road trip, this time to Okla- of Astros* organization 10 feet high, just as they are at Tudor at the lead. homa to take on the Golden Hur- Fieldhouse. The courts are still 94 feet SMU limited the Owls' field goal at- ricane (9-13, 3-8 C-USA), which has When Pittsburgh Pirates fans for the playoffs. Wade was tasked long, and there are still five players tempts in the first half and kept them struggled this entire year. Rice had feel sorry for you, you know your with finding replacements for star out on the court for one team at any off the free-throw line, two things the beaten them 63-56 when Tulsa visited team is bad. closer lose Valverde and ex-star time. The rules and the dimensions, Owls thrive upon. Rice shot a lowly Tudor Fieldhouse earlier this year. The Pirates are in many ways shortstop Miguel Tejada (now of course, remain the same. 24 percent from the field in the first Much like in the SMU game, the the worst franchise in baseball. with the Orioles) as well as filling But it sure doesn't always seem half, which, compared to SMU's Owls kept the score tight at the begin- The last time a Pirates team had holes in the pitching rotation and so, which is why Head Coach Greg 44 percent, would only leave the ning, but about halfway through the a winning re- at catcher. Williams may want to buy a tape team with one thing — a disappoint- first half, the wheels began to fall off. cord was in 1992, Unfortu- measure and a rule book to show any ing final score. With two minutes left in the first when George nately, Wade doubting Owls before their next road After leaving the locker room half, Rice was down 10 points. Three- H.W. Bush was failed to rise to game. Something, anything, to break down 31-17, the Owls could do little and-a-half minutes into the second president and the occasion. the women's road swoon, a run that but sputter and scuffle during the half. Rice was down 20. most current He couldn't has seen them tumble to 1-9 in road second half, losing with a final score The lead only got larger as the Rice students find a catcher, games, 0-5 in the conference. of 73-54. game wound down, and Rice eventu- were still learn- and replaced "Being a good road team, you have Losing by nearly 20 points to a ally lost the game with a final score ing how to count. Brian Reinhart Tejada with a to be focused, and we haven't been," team you had previously beaten is of 80-46. CALENDAR EDITOR So, when a Pitts- gamble: The team captain and sophomore point bad — but it could have been worse. No Owls hit double figures, as burgh sports Astros' start- guard D'Frantz Smart said. "The oth- "We're lucky things didn't get out Smart, senior guard Tara Watts and blog called the Bucs Dugout ing shortstop in 2010 is defensive er team is comfortable. It's their rims, of hand quicker in the first half," freshman center Opal Taskila led the posted an entry called, "Schaden- expert and career minor leaguer their balls, their fans." Williams said. "But in the last 20 team with eight points each. Rice freude: Your 2010 Astros," it was Tommy Manzella, who has exactly And, over the past weekend, it minutes, it was much more even. did not shoot particularly poorly at obvious that the Houston Astros five major-league at-bats, four of was their game to win. The score doesn't represent the end 35 percent but was simply limited were in trouble. Pirates fans are which were strikeouts. Last Friday, Rice (11-13, 5-6 Confer- of the game." in their opportunities, getting only experts in bad baseball. Wade sought to fill the other ence USA) traveled to Southern Meth- Sophomore forward Jackie Stan- 48 shots off in the game. This offseason, after several holes by throwing money at me- odist University, a team the Owls had ley led the way for the Owls with The best thing the Owls can use to years of mediocre baseball, Astros diocrities. Fifteen million dol- defeated earlier in the year at Tudor 16 points, with Smart right behind rebound from their second-worst loss of general manager Ed Wade decided lars was invested in the average by a slim margin of 61-58. her with 15 points and seven assists. the season is a win. but for that they'll to retool his team and make a run O see ASTROS, page 20 This time around, however, was Freshman guard Jessica Goswitz, who have to conquer their road demons. a different story. Rice contained had been playing very well up to this 0 see ROAD, page 20

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Friday, Feb. 19 Baseball at Stanford 3 p.m. — Palo Alto, Calif. Men's Tennis at Virginia Tech 12:30 p.m. - Blacks burg, Va. Women's Basketball at Southern Miss 4 p.m. — Hattiesburg, Miss. Baseball at Stanford 7:30 p.m. — Palo Alto, Calif. Sunday, Feb. 21 Saturday, Feb. 20 Men's Tennis at Wake Forest 11 a.m. — Winston-Salem, N.C. Women's Tennis vs. Arkansas 11 a.m. — Jake Hess Tennis Stadium Baseball at Stanford Men's Basketball vs. East Carolina 3 p.m. — Palo Alto, Calif. 2 p.m.— Tudor Fieldhouse 20 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 Men's track competes alongside conference foes

by Jonathan Myers "Things that should be sure just aren't Tyler Wiest both jumped 1.95 meters, THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF sometimes. He did a lot of things right, and Adam, Nduaguba and Nnamani all but it just didn't click on that day." finished right behind each other in the It wasn't quite "The Twilight However, freshman Alec Hsu turned long jump, with jumps ranging from Zone," but it sure was close. Last Sat- in his best performance of the year, 6.67 to 6.35 meters. urday, the men's track team took to vaulting 4.74 meters to finish 12th, With two jumps under his belt, Ndu- the track at the Gilliam Indoor Track ahead of senior teammate Chris Kato, aguba is certain that he will continue to Stadium in College Station, Texas, who took home a height of 4.54 meters provide Rice with solid performances. knowing that for one cold February for 15th place. "I definitely think that the first two afternoon, it would call the Univer- Additionally, senior John Welch meets were a foundation for better sity of Houston and the University of improved over his performance in the things to come," Nduaguba said. "I was Texas-El Paso teammates. Leonard Hilton Memorial by finishing not very sharp in the two meets and I The Texas A&M Challenge pitted the 60-meter sprint in 7.01 seconds, have two weeks to perfect that, so I'm three teams each from the Big 12 Con- good enough for 13th place overall. very confident that I will do well." ference, Southeastern Conference and Freshman Alex Francis followed at The competition proved too steep 7.17 seconds. for Rice in the mile run, as freshman Conference USA in a battle to see which M conference reigned supreme. Unfortu- Sophomore Collin Shurbet led the Sammy Abuhamra and senior Scott nately for Rice and the rest of C-USA, the way for the Owls in the 400-meter dash, Zivick finished in the last two spots of meet proved no challenge for the Big 12 turning in a time of 48.86 seconds in the race. — composed of the University of Texas, 15th place, followed by senior Ryan While Abuhamra raced close to the Texas A&M University and Texas Tech Gard and junior Connor Hayes at 20th time he posted two weeks ago at the University — as it combined for 309.5 and 21st overall, respectively. Mean- Houston Indoor Invitational, Zivick had points to blow away the SEC (143.5) and while, sophomore Dan Sloat continued some trouble with his pacing during the C-USA (116). as the flag bearer for the Owls in the race, according to Warren. Despite coming away without 800-meter run, with freshman Alex "Scott went out hard and just died, bragging rights, the Owls still found Weinheimer finishing less than a sec- so we will have to consider whether plenty to be excited about heading ond behind him at 1:54.27. we put someone in the fast heat of the into the C-USA Indoor Champion- Juniors Clay Baker and Will Meyers mile," Warren said. ships on Feb. 26-27. continued to provide Rice with solid While Rice has consistently been one For instance, junior Michael efforts from the throwing circle. Baker of the few schools in C-USA to enter a com- Trejo's sixth-place finish in the posted a 16.76-meter toss in the weight petitor in each event, Warren realizes that 3,000-meter run caught Head Coach throw and 15.85 meters in the shot put, the Owls will need to sacrifice quantity Jon Warren's eye. and Meyers finished just four-hun- for quality in many events if they wish to "He had a very good run and stuck dredths of a meter shorter than Baker come away with a good finish at the con- with some good people and outkicked in the latter. ference championship. The meet will be them at the end," Warren said. "It was Warren felt the middle distance held next week at the University of Hous- » a big personal-best for him, and he fin- and throwing events were Rice's ton, home of the presumed favorites. ished strong." strong efforts. "I think the Cougars would have But as evidenced by the score, not "The best events for us were proba- to implode pretty badly not to win it," all went well for Rice last Saturday. Se- bly the 400,800 and Clay in the throws," Warren said. "We're going to try and nior pole vaulter Jason Colwick came Warren said. "Will did great, also, but beat the University of Texas-El Paso, up with his second no-height finish of Clay has had big improvements in the who's very, very good in a few areas. §554?* a SI MOM BUCKN ELL/THRESHER the season, along with juniors Phillip weight and the shot." The University of Memphis redshirted Adam and Shea Kearney. The jumpers continued to be very some people last year, so they've been Though Colwick failed to clear his consistent for Rice, as junior Ugo Ndu- doing great with more experience. It's Junior Shea Kearney sprints down the runway in preparation for his vault initial starting height, Warren still has aguba took fourth in the triple jump, possible to break up the University of at the Texas A&M Challenge on Feb. 13. Kearney no-heighted for the faith in his top vaulter. despite jumping a shorter distance Tulsa in some of the running events, event, but will have another opportunity at next week's C-USA Indoor "Every now and then, Phil Mickelson them he did a week ago. In the high but regardless, it will be a lot tighter Championship held at Yeoman Fieldhouse at the University of Houston. will miss a two-foot putt," Warren said. jump, freshmen Ikechi Nnamani and amongst about five teams." 0 ASTROS FROM PAGE 19

reliever Brandon Lyon. Also new to the Astros should just blow up the ros- Beyond Bud Norris, who made a not fix his team without making drastic This is a team on the brink of several the pitching staff is ineffective starting ter and start over. If they trade players promising but inconsistent debut with changes. I hate to wish for disaster, but seasons, or maybe even a whole decade, pitcher Brett Myers, who is most famous like Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt and the Astros last year, the Houston system if the Astros do not fail completely and of futility. Pirates fans know the frustra- for punching his wife in the middle of a Hunter Pence now, Houston could re- has almost no young pitching talent. The quickly, the team's management will tion of a talentless farm system and a street in Boston. ceive talented young prospects in re- pitching staff of the Corpus Christi Hooks, remain oblivious to its steady fall into mediocre major league team, and they Wade did find an acceptable third turn. But waiting for those prospects Houston's AA affiliate, was next-to-last the cellar. recognize their team's past in the Astros' baseman, Pedro Feliz, and made a to mature would be painful. in the Texas League for opponent batting The Astros need to completely over- future. The Pirates should be a warning, smart gamble on reliever Matt Lind- According to some analysts, Hous- average, innings pitched and earned run haul their minor-league teams. They not a role model, for Wade and his team. strom, who is returning from injuries. ton has the worst minor-league system average, dragging the Hooks to their last- need to assert themselves, and power- Perhaps the most obvious sign that But between an unreliable bullpen, a in baseball. The Astros minor leaguers place finish this season. fully, in the international free agent the Astros are a team nearing oblivi- weak starting rotation and question who could someday be stars at Minute But help for the minor league sys- market. They need to find ways to trade on came when team owner Drayton marks at shortstop and catcher, the As- Maid Park can be counted on one hand. tem is a long time coming, because for the young talent that they currently McLane announced that he was accept- tros enter this season with a chance to Fanhouse lists just two future Astros in Wade is too busy allotting his resources lack. They need to unload the engorged ing bids from groups interested in buy- be one of the worst teams in baseball. its list of the MLB's top 100 prospects, towards securing mediocre pitchers like contracts of players like Lee for anything ing the team. But nobody wanted the What should Ed Wade have done catcher Jason Castro (No. 27) and pitch- Lyon and Myers. Only a truly awful 2010 they can get. And they need to heed hapless Astros. One group sniffed, but instead? It is tempting to second-guess er Jordan Lyles (No. 99). season will convince Wade that he can- these warnings before it is too late. McLane never received an offer. his acquisitions, but the truth is that the Astros may have just been beyond repair. Too much money is tied up in n players like bloated left fielder Carlos The Boniuk Center for Religious Lee, and the Astros have so little cheap IC> Tolerance at Rice University presents talent that trades for high-quality players were out of the question. Tlic lialcrfiiilli Aminos: It is equally tempting to say that Q0GQ Is Interfaith Dialogue • ROAD Dangerous to Faith? FROM PAGE 19 ON THE COURT Tomorrow, the Owls will once again Thursday, February IS, zoio, 730 PM be on the road, looking to rediscover the "Coffee on the Court" Christ the King Lutheran Church success they enjoyed inside C-USA ear- West University United Methodist Church lier this season. After yesterday's road 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX game against the University of Central Friday night, February 19, Florida (7-13, 4-7 C-USA), they face one from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. IjIflcrwitllMlillg. f

by Natalie Clericuzio friendly confines of Galleria THHRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF by Chris Pettijohn position between the team of senior THRESHER STAFF Julie Chao and sophomore Ana Guz- The indoor track season has a lot man and the Wildcats' Alexandrina in common with its own fastest event, Judging by the women's tennis Naydenova and Natasha Marks. Down the 6o-meter dash. Blink, and you'll team's home victories this weekend, 6-3 early in the match, Rice surged and miss it. playing indoors is the way to go for came back to win the match 8-6. The 2010 indoor track season the Owls (5-3). With the tone set after the doubles spans just under two months, from After two tough losses in Califor- point, the Owls came out strong and the first meet to the end of the NCAA nia last week to No. 12 University of were up early on nearly every court. Championships. Last weekend California-Los Angeles (7-1) and Pep- This week, unlike previous times, the marked the midpoint of the short perdine University (3-3), Rice swept team was able to stick with its early season, as the team competed in the No. 54 University of Arizona and Texas leads and convert them into points. Texas A&M Challenge, its final meet Tech University in what proved to be before the postseason at the Confer- Head Coach Elizabeth Schmidt came a bounce-back weekend for a squad ence USA Championship. away impressed by her team's play. looking for traction. "We did a better job of, when our While there, Head Coach Jim Be- The team started their winning opponents were down, keeping the van learned a great deal about what weekend off last Friday against Arizo- pressure on them, which we didn't do his team needs to do to prepare for na (6-1). Rice had lost to then-unranked as well the week before against Pep- the upcoming C-USA title. Arizona 4-3 last year and looked to re- perdine," Schmidt said. "There are a number of things to verse the outcome this time around. Since the Galleria has only five improve, and some of it depends on "We were extra-motivated to available courts, freshman Danny the individual," Bevan said. "There get some revenge," senior Rebecca Trigo had to wait to play her match at are technical glitches that need to Lin said. the No. 6 position. be corrected. Sometimes in the field It turns out that revenge is a dish Hanle finished her close No. 1 events and for other people it's how best served indoors. The Wildcats, match not long after Trigo took the they finish a race off, it might be in undefeated before this match, were court, which decided the match in their biomechanics at the end of a - '* unprepared to handle the Owls' ag- Rice's favor. Breathing a little easier, race, it might be in the way they run gressive offensive maneuvering, and Trigo flourished in only her third col- tactically, the rhythm of the race." Rice came out on top 5-2. legiate match, winning 6-3, 6-1. Even though only a week remains Adjusting easily to playing in- Two days later, the Owls faced before the team competes at the side at the Galleria, a consequence Texas Tech (3-2). The Owls came into University of Houston's Yeoman Field- of inclement weather, Rice began the the match confronting the fear of house to defend its three consecutive match well. The No. 3 doubles team deflation — after all, the team's losses titles, Bevan has faith that his team Junior Sarah Lyons, here racing on Feb. 6, will join her teammates for the of Lin and junior Rebekka Hanle de- to UCLA and Pepperdine came follow- can get where it needs to be. C-USA Indoor Championship at UH's Yeoman Fieldhouse, Feb 26-27. feated their opponents 8-1 to start off ing a pair of wins — but that fear proved "Indoor is such a short season the doubles slate. After falling at the poorly founded. Firing on all cylinders, that there can be a big jump in im- No. 2 doubles spot, the doubles point the women's tennis team easily defeated provement from not just us [but] with last week. This meet pitted the Southeastern Conference earn came down to the match at the No. 1 O see TENNIS, page 22 from any of competitors too," Be- the Owls against plenty of top-tier 163 points, with Rice, UTEP, and van said. "It's really hard to assess competition, including No. 2 Texas Houston tallying 130 points. where everything is because we've A&M University, No. 4 University Rice responded well to the first- got an easy dozen people who all of of Tennessee and No. 17 University rate foes, as multiple team members a sudden, in two weeks' time, could of Texas-El Paso. The University of earned personal bests. Senior Shan- make a big breakthrough at the con- Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech non Moran earned her top distance ference meet." University represented the Big 12, in the long jump, placing fifth overall Before the team reaches the con- combining for 290 points. Tennes- at 5.72 meters. Junior All-American ference meet, however, it had the see, the University of Alabama, and Becky Wade earned Rice's top finish Texas A&M Challenge to wrestle the University of Mississippi helped O see TRACK, page 22 the morning...

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22 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 OGOLF Q TRACK Hard times continue FROM PAGE 19 FROM PAGE 21 from where the Owls ended up at the in the 3,000-meter run, placing sec- three seconds faster. ... What she end of the fall season, which con- ond with her personal best of 9:31.87. worked on in the open 400 she was for men's basketball cluded with a bitter finish at South- Her time was also strong enough to able to make an improvement on in eastern Louisiana University's tour- earn her another provisional quali- the 4x400." By Yan Digilov theme of the year that continued nament. Having taken the lead after fying time for nationals. Senior Shakera Reece also performed THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF against Southern Miss has been un- two rounds of play, the Owls finished Freshman Heather Olson also better than her final score shows. expected production from players in second by one shot. had a breakout performance in the "Reece had a tremendous 180 [me- all over the court. Sophomore Lucas Times continue to be tough for the Scott felt that the experience mile run, finishing in 4:57*42 and ters] of a 200-meter race," Bevan said. Kuipers followed up his 15-point ef- men's basketball team, which suf- gave his team an edge on Tuesday. 11th overall. Additionally, sopho- "She had a bad step, and she might fort against Texas A&M International fered through a loss to the University "I think the guys are getting more Brittany Brown had her best have gotten another school record." of Southern Mississippi last Saturday. University last week with a 12-point comfortable playing in that final weight throw at 15.59, good enough Because of that "bad step," Reece The middle of the season has been a effort against Southern Miss. That group," Scott said. "The guys didn't for 11th as well. finished sixth in 24.03. surprising disappointment and the production was even more impressive want to limp to a win — they wanted Outside of personal bests, sev- According to Bevan, even though team has woefully sunk to repeating considering his time on the court was to go out and win themselves." eral other team members respond- Rice and the rest of C-USA (130 the same mistakes week after week. limited by foul trouble to 22 minutes. With their lone home event of the ed positively to the high level of points) fell to the Big 12 (290 points) "It was a familiar theme," Head "He has been a really bright season now finished, Rice will turn competition. Behind Wade in the and SEC (163 points) in the meet, his Coach Ben Braun said about the spot," Braun said. "He is coming its attention to the J.L. Lewis Intercol- 3,000, senior Nicole Mericle fin- Owls are ready to begin training for 66-50 loss against Southern Miss with real energy and enthusiasm. legiate, taking place at The Bandit in ished third in 9:47.10 and freshman conference in earnest, with an aim to j (15-9. 5-5 Conference USA). "I was That is the Lucas that we had seen New Braunfels, Texas, on Feb. 22-23. Johanna Ohm placed 10th with a rewrite history. disappointed again that we had some last year before the injury last sea- The tournament, hosted by Texas State time of 10:12.13. In the mile, senior "We're trying to win another con- " opportunities to score on the inside, son, so that is encouraging." University, will provide the Owls with Britany Williams led all Owls with ference title," Bevan said. "If we can and we didn't score. But it still seems like no matter another opportunity to continue their a fourth-place finish of 4:47.91, win, it would be the first women's "I've said it before: It is about tough- which player steps up to play, some hot play. The Owls entered the week while sophomores Keltie John and team to ever win four titles in a row ness, mental toughness. You have got to other puzzle piece is lost for the ranked 42nd by Golfstat, and they are Marie Thompson finished eighth [in C-USA]." be able to come through and get to the Owls. As the midpoint of the season sure to move up when the next set of and ninth with times of 4:56.56 and In fact, only the men's baseball JV line. We missed easy shots and missed passes by, it will take a long string rankings come out. 4:56.93, respectively. team and the men's tennis teams have from the line." of victories at the end of conference Rice was able to win the first tour- In field events, junior Tina Rob- ever won four consecutive conference After finishing the first half in Hat- play or a run in the tournament to nament of their fall 2009 season, and inson impressed in the weight throw titles in Rice history. tiesburg, Miss., down by only three consider the season a success by ob- it gave them a boost that carried them for the second week in a row, tossing Regardless of history, Bevan's points, the Owls (8-17, 1-10 C-USA) fol- jective standards. to one of the best fall seasons in the 16.37 meters. team will be ready to race on Feb. 26 lowed a path they have traveled before Still, an unimpressive record does program's history, despite the final Bevan also mentioned that he saw at Houston's Yeoman Fieldhouse. in the second. After shooting almost not accurately depict the strides that the tournament. With the spring season impressive performances not neces- "We keep looking ahead and keep 53 percent from the field in the first squad has taken, especially given the starting similarly, Brown knows what sarily shown in the results. looking forward and keep trying to half, the squad's offensive production emergence of C-USA as one of the most the next challenge will be. "[Junior] Brittany Washington improve," Bevan said. "We enjoy declined rapidly, and Rice averaged competitive leagues in the country. "The goal now is to take the next ran a tremendous anchor leg in competing at the UH facility It's al- 32 percent in the second. "Every team has gotten better," step and compete for a conference the 4x400 relay, and she also ran most like a second home for us... and On the other side of the ball, things Braun said. "We have to understand title and get to Regionals," Brown the best two-thirds of a 400 I've we do enjoy competing at conference went the wrong way as well. The Gold- that this is a competitive league. This is said. "I want to go out with a team ever seen her run," Bevan said. meets. So we are looking forward to en Eagles' shooting jumped up from 33 the toughest the league has ever been. that made a name for itself." "She's capable of running two or both of those variables." percent in the first half to nearly 48 per- When everyone is better you are going cent in the second, and with help from to have to work even harder to get wins. a 16-6 run, the home team steadily grew Playing teams close isn't going to get a lead that kept Rice out of the game in you wins." • TENNIS the second half. Those are lessons that the Owls FROM PAGE 21 It was a night where nearly every- have been trying to learn, but the thing was going wrong for Rice. For growing pains will not seem to go the Red Raiders, a team that has been in dishearten your opponent a little ship and that they are resilient," instance, freshman Arsalan Kazemi, away for Rice. Even with an improved and out of the rankings all season, by a bit," Schmidt said. Schmidt said. who has averaged just under a dou- conference, sitting at the bottom of the score of 6-1. Hanle and Chao finished their The team will play No. 17 Univer- ble-double for the season, finished conference is certainly not where the Rice came out strong, winning all matches first, playing at the the top sity of Arkansas tomorrow at 11 a.m. the match with onlv four points and team expected to be at this point after three doubles matches, a feat that two positions. Guzman, Jackson, Trigo at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium, in their s?x rebounds. sweeping Sacramento State Univer- had only happened twice previously and Lin rounded out the completed third home match in a row. The Ra- "He feels he can do better," Braun sity (9-17), South Alabama University this season. The 44th-ranked dou- matches. The team's one loss came zorbacks (6-1) are a consistently well- said. "He was really down after the (16-12) and Houston Baptist University bles team of sophomore Alex Rasch from Trigo, who lost 6-4,6-2 for her first ranked team and last year's NCAA game. I don't think anyone was more (7-18) in the Rice Basketball Challenge and junior Jessica Jackson was the defeat of the season. Championship runner-up, so they down than him. But I think that is a to start the season. first doubles team to finish, winning In these past two matches, the will provide the toughest test yet for good thing. I think it means he cares "Our goal is to keep getting better, 8-5, followed closely by Chao and team has proven that they are a the Owls on the young season. and he has a conscience. There is and hopefully get rewarded for playing Guzman, who also won their match mentally tough group. After the With this test comes an excellent nothing wrong with stumbling. The better ball," Braun said. "But we have 8-5 to clinch the doubles point for losses in California last week, the shot at a jump in the rankings, which first step is recognizing the stumble, got to keep fighting and not get discour- the team. team turned around to dominate will be updated Tuesday. While Rice and the next is doing something about aged. We have got to finish the job." In singles, the team played with two very good opponents. Schmidt is expected to be ranked this time it. At least he knows there is a chal- The Owls had the chance to prove energy and went up early at the pointed to the wins as a demonstra- around, that is not the focus of the lenge for him." themselves once again on Wednes- Nos. 2 and 3, which helped to tion of the character and determina- team at the moment. With the win, Southern Miss also day at Southern Methodist University scratch away at the psyche of the tion of the squad. "We try not focus on the rankings became just the second conference (12-13, 5-6 C-USA), but they fell to the opposing team. "They are a team that has shown — we try to focus on the next match," team to out-rebound the Owls. The Mustangs 67-57 in the Owls' 10th con- "[Being down early] can kind of they can bounce back from hard- Schmidt said. overwhelming 38-26 margin played a ference loss of the season. Reaction to large role in their victory. Together, the that game, along with a preview of their Owls' low post duo of Kazemi and ju- match-up tomorrow against East Caro- nior Trey Stanton put up only six points lina University (8-17) at Tudor Field- and eight rebounds, their worst effort of house can be found online at www.rice- the year. thresher.org and www.blogs.ricethresher. Still, not all was dour. Another org/sports. One month that more ; for years to come.

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500 years of guitaritude Then, love your body SATURDAY 20 Argentine guitarist Pablo Mar- The Love Your Body Monologues quez's program in the Duncan Re- are happening at 8 p.m. in Wil- cital Hall at 4 p.m. has music span- ly's Pub. Stop by and listen to the • the Calendar Piano Amazingness, Part I ning from 16th-century Spain all monologues, all of which were FEB. 19-25, 2010 the way to living composer George written by Rice students. Frederic Chopin was probably the Crumb. Marquez will be joined by follow us 24/7 at twtttef.com/thresherca( most romantic piano composer of percussionist Matthew McClung, all time, and he's featured promi- who will play, I quote, "a gong in a nently in Joseph Kingma's perfor- bucket of water." Free student tick- THURSDAY 25 Wherefore art thou and mance at 3 p.m. in the Duncan Re- ets are limited, so get there early. FRIDAY whyfore art thou not seeing cital Hall. Also on the free program: Romeo and Juliet? Bach, Rachmaninoff and Brahms. Worth skipping class for? Maybe The classic play is being presented President David Leebron's spring For folks in Dr. Skura's Early I'm half-Turkish. Can I be by Actors from the London Stage MONDAY 22 town hall is at 9:30 a.m. in the Rice Modern Drama class Mr. Rice Asia? at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in Memorial Center Grand Hall. If Hamman Hall. Adhering to Shake- you want your question answered, Roslyn Knutson, President of the Nope. Smarter, better, more attrac- Gonzo Legalism, Part II Marlowe Society of America, is spearean tradition, five actors will tive men than I are competing to be submit it to rice.edu/townhall. giving a talk about her research play all the roles, using no props named Mr. Rice Asia at 6 p.m. in the Former Attorney General and Rice and no stage equipment. Student into lost plays from Shakespeare's Brown College Commons. A $7 ticket alum Alberto Gonzales is giving a I don't even want to know what tickets are $15. talk at the Baker Institute at 7 p.m. time at 3:30 p.m.* today in Humanir gets you banh mi sandwiches, spring a viral ox is ties Building 119. Can you take r^lls, samosas, drinks and seats for He'll be speaking on "Guantanamo - \ notes for me? I want Co go, but I Star light, star bright, can the pageant. Celebrity judges include Bay; Executive Power, and the War "Viral Ox Added" is the Matchbox have a class at the same time. you see stars in the Houston Y. Ping Sun and famed professors on Terror," not surprisingly. There Gallery's new exhibit by Jones Col- night? Zhiyong Gao and Lisa Balabanlilar. will be free food. lege senior Andrew Zukoski, and it Stop calculating and start opens at 6:30 p.m. Free beer and See more by visiting the Rice Ob- Piano Amazingness, Part II KTRU tunes. inebriating servatory between 7—9:30 p.m. for The School of Engineering is host- their open house. Weather permit- SUNDAY Pianist Evelyn Chen is performing Talking about El Anatsui ing a Happy Hour for graduate stu- ting, you'll get to spot Mars and my favorite Bach piece, the Italian dents and faculty only, in the Ryon the Orion Nebula, and possibly Concerto, along with Beethoven's Art history student Nico Gardner is that spotlight from the Galleria. last and greatest piano sonata, giving a lecture on the work of art- Engineering Building at 4 p.m. Chords for charity a Chopin polonaise and Liszt's ist El Anatsui in Sewall Hall 309 at world-famous Hungarian Rhap- 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, walk down Get your geek on Gonzo Legalism, Part I Join students and faculty of the Shepherd School of Music for a sody No. 2. It's a program too good the hall to see El Anatsui's new In case it wasn't on already, there's If you want to see former Attorney charity concert entitled "Hope to be true, especially because it's exhibit, G/i, at the Rice Gallery. Re- OWLCON! Registration begins General Alberto Gonzales' talk at for Haiti" at 2 p.m. in the Stude free. Catch the great music in the freshments will be served. at 6 p.m. and the fun lasts all the the James A. Baker III Institute for Concert Hall. There will be music Duncan Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Public Policy (see Monday event way through 8 p.m. Sunday night. by Beethoven, Barber and others, Not a Chevy Chase movie There will be an "anime room" and listing), you'll have to RSVP by and your voluntary donations will live action role playing (LARPing). midnight to [email protected]. benefit efforts to rebuild Haiti. The Interfaith Amigos are here! TUESDAY 23 The trio — a pastor, rabbi and sheikh — are at Christ the King THRESHER CROSSWORD: BASEBALL IS BACK! Lutheran Church, just across the Return of free yoga! street from campus, at 7:30 p.m. to talk about making the world a minor league team At 4 p.m. the Wellness Center is 13. 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By Ryan Glassman Rick Hague, a 2008 NCAA Freshman THRESHER STAFF All-American and preseason 2010 C-USA All-Conference selection, to When evaluating the legacy of leg- form arguably the best left side of the endary Rice University baseball coach infield in the nation while filling the Wayne Graham, it is easy to pinpoint heart of the batting order. a few accomplishments as the most Meanwhile, senior catcher Diego telling of the coach's career. Under Seastrunk and senior center fielder Graham's guidance in 1995, the Owls Steven Sultzbaugh, both studs with qualified for their first NCAA Tourna- the bat, turned down MLB contracts ment in school history, the first of to return for their senior seasons and 15 straight NCAA appearances for bring their veteran experience and Rice. In 2003, Rice captured its first- aluminum savvy back with them. ever National Championship in the At the team's Media Day on Feb. 9, most successful, storied season in the Graham made his thoughts about the program's entire history. offense's potential known. But a date that flies under the "In order to be successful, we're radar in defining Graham's legacy going to have to be consistently of- is June 7, 2004, the date of the Ma- fensive," Graham said. "We're going to jor League Baseball's annual ama- have to have quality at-bats, because I teur draft. On that day, Rice alums think this is a team that can be shut out Philip Humber (third selection over- for four innings and then explode." all), Jeff Niemann (fourth) and Wade But it wasn't just a day about the Townsend (eighth) made MLB draft bats — Graham also had thoughts on history by becoming the first trio of the team's pitching staff. college teammates to be selected "Pitching is going to be the ques- within the first 10 picks of the draft. tion," Graham said. "I don't think we That record still stands and is as have to have great pitching to make it good a testament as any to the base- to Omaha, but we will definitely need ball acumen Graham holds. good pitching." LAUREN SCHOEFFLER/THRESHER If anything can be concluded from Whether it is the pitching or the of- this feat, it is that Graham's calling fense that carries the team, there is no Coach Wayne Graham (No. 37) chats with sophomore Matthew Reckling (right) on the mound last season. Graham card at Rice has been putting together doubt that the Owls, ranked fifth by earned his 800th career win last season, his 18th with the Owls. During his tenure, Rice has made it to the College some of the nation's most dominant Baseball America, will be tested through- World Series seven times, including the 2003 season in which Rice won its only the NCAA Championship. pitching staffs. For the last two de- out the season. Rice's non-conference cades, Graham has built a consistent- schedule includes USA Today No. 25 ly successful program at Rice on the Stanford University, Baseball America grounds of elite pitching: The Owls No. 11 Texas Christian University and you don't go to the ballpark bored," ably from Tommy John surgery and movement on his pitches this fall, have made it to the College World No. 19 University of San Diego, not to Graham said. "You go to the ballpark we're hoping he will fit in as one of as well as his consistent work ethic, Series in seven of the last 12 years mention a trio of games against the with your game face on if you know the top four starters this spring," Gra- and he figures to be a vital compo- behind the arms of such studs as Jeff University of Texas, Rice's archrival and you're playing someone pretty good." ham said of the righty, who recovered nent of the Owls' staff. Niemann (drafted fourth overall in Baseball America's preseason-No. 1. That bullishness is going to be in time for fall practice. Finally, a trio of freshmen will 2004) and Ryan Berry (drafted 266th If the non-conference sched- needed this season, more so than Fazio will presumably look to look to make names for themselves overall in 2009). ule were not challenging enough, most. After failing to make it to compete with senior Jared Rogers out of the 'pen, as Tyler Spurlin, Still, while the 2010 pitching staff C-USA looks the strongest it has been Omaha for the first time in three for the role of third weekend starter. Chase McDowell and Tyler Duffey — boasts obv'jus depth and talent, in years, with three teams featured years, Rice is going to be looking After starting games for the Owls in all righties — have impressed in the it is the offense that looks to be the in Baseball America's Preseason at its biggest question marks — the 2009, Rogers will look to take on a fall and should get their fair share of strength of this year's team. On pa- Top 25, including Rice, 2ist-ranked starting rotation — to lead them more pronounced role in the starting innings on the hill. per, the Owls' lineup, anchored by University of Southern Mississippi and back to the top. rotation this season. numerous veterans and preseason i8th-ranked East Carolina University. Another name to watch will be Behind the dish Conference USA All-Conference se- Although Graham has received Starting on the hill junior transfer Boogie Anagnostou, After a transition season in which lections, matches up with any in the some criticism from sportswriters Berry, ace extraordinaire for the who will start in the bullpen but has a he moved from third base to catcher, nation. Sophomore third baseman about the difficulty of the season's last three seasons, was plucked by good chance to make his way into the senior Diego Seastrunk looks to finish Anthony Rendon, the 2009 NCAA schedule, he has no reservations the Baltimore Orioles in 2009's MLB rotation as the season progresses. off his career at Rice by rebounding Freshman of the Year and 2010 about the selected opponents. draft, leaving the Owls without a Aside from Fazio, there is another from a relatively disappointing junior C-USA Preseason Player of the Year, "We like to challenge ourselves be- proven commodity at the top of the dark horse on the staff: senior Mike campaign. A preseason C-USA first will team up with junior shortstop cause that's the way to get better, and hill. However, that's not to say Gra- Ojala, who has had a dominant ca- team member, Seastrunk batted .288 ham won't have options. reer at Rice and is certainly one of in 2009 and drove in 45 runs while Leading the rotation for Rice will be the most talented pitchers in all of appearing in all 61 games, either as a sophomore southpaw Taylor Wall, who Division I. However, Ojala is also catcher, designated hitter or reliever. was recently one of four Owls named returning from Tommy John surgery His numbers may have been to the 2010 Preseason C-USA first team. and will likely not return to action low, but Seastrunk was at his best As a freshman in 2009, Wall led Rice in until April, where he will first come when it mattered most in 2009, starts (15), innings pitched (94.1) and out of the bullpen. If Ojala can work hitting well above .300 in the strikeouts (77) while posting a 3.72 ERA. his way into the starting rotation C-USA Tournament and in the team's Boasting four quality pitches from the by the end of the season, he has NCAA Tournament games. After an left side, Wall will look to improve on a chance to be the impact pitcher offseason of hard work with a focus his stellar freshman campaign and con- down the stretch. Ojala led the team on fine-tuning his skills behind the tinue to emerge as the ace of the staff. in ERA in 2009 (2.17) and was second dish, this year's expectations for Following Wall in expected con- in strikeouts (74), despite pitching Seastrunk are as high as ever. tribution will be the Sunday starter, just 66 innings in an injury-plagued "Diego has improved behind the junior southpaw Tony Cingrani, who season. If healthy, Ojala can return plate," Graham said. "He has worked caught Graham's eye in the preseason. to form as the ace of staff and rise to hard on conditioning and we think "Cingrani is the pitcher that has the top of the draft class. this could be his best year." been pitching better than anyone Behind Seastrunk is sophomore lately," Graham said in praise of the 'Pen is mightier Craig Manuel, who will look to build lefty transfer from South Suburban Following a season in which he off of what was an extremely produc- College in South Holland, 111. led the team with 32 appearances, tive freshman season. In 2009, Manuel Cingrani will provide veteran ex- junior lefthander Matt Evers figures made 24 starts as the team's Saturday perience to a young staff, and has also to be a key contributor to the Owls' catcher, a role in which Manuel hit been lauded by coaches and team- bullpen. Joining Evers will be fellow .292 and committed just one error in mates for his competitiveness during junior Doug Simmons, whose new re- his 43 appearances. Manuel will likely practice and the exhibition season. lease point has Graham raving about see much playing time in 2010 as a Although Cingrani is considered the his potential out of the bullpen. designated hitter, a position in which number-two pitcher in the weekend "Doug was one of our two most- he made another seven starts in '09. rotation, Graham will have him pitch improved players in the fall," Graham The third catcher is freshman Geoff Sunday games, which are usually said. "With a release change, Doug Perrott, a fine defensive catcher who when the number three hurler has his looked like he is going to be an abso- has already caught the attention of date with the mound, so as not to trot lute force out of the bullpen. We are the coaching staff with his strong de- out a left-hander two days in a row. hoping he will." fensive arm and improved hitting over Perhaps the biggest question In addition to Anagnostou, soph- the fall, though it is unlikely he will mark, however, will be Anthony omore righthander Matthew Reck- see much playing time this season. Fazio, a redshirt freshman, looking ling will look to take the next step to carve his niche in the starting ro- in his progression, coming off of a Around the horn Junior transfer Boogie Anagnostou, here throwing in an intrasquad tation after sitting out the entire 2009 freshman season in which he made The Owls' infield boasts a pair of scrimmage Feb. 14, will begin tossing for the Owls out of the bullpen season following Tommy John sur- 20 appearances and showed some preseason C-USA first team members but may move into the starting rotation as the season continues. gery to his elbow. effective offerings. Reckling has im- "Anthony has recovered remark- pressed those around him with the continued on next page FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 BASEBALL 2010 SPORTS A3 L 2010 Aiming to return to national Stage, team will require top performances at all positions to overcome elite competition

and promises to anchor what looks to games and .421 in the NCAA Tourna- and dependable defensive play. The be a bright offense in 2010. At short- ment. Along with his great athleti- speedy left fielder comes off of a stop, Hague is coming off of a summer cism and defensive prowess, Com- freshman season in which he made A CLOSER LOOK: in which he played for Team USA's erota brings a disciplined and patient 48 starts and was second on the Schedule for the '10 season collegiate squad and led the team of approach to the plate. team in batting average, contribut- 0 college standouts with a .371 batting "Jimmy is obviously the best ing a .359 clip. Fuda, a former foot- Date Opponent Location Time average over 22 games. Hague started utility player on the team," Graham ball player for the Owls, boasts speed all 61 games for the Owls in 2009, hit- said. "He's gotten better every year, on the basepaths and has displayed 2/19 Stanford University Palo Alto, Calif. 7:30 p.m. ting .319 and finishing second on the and we will use him where we need good range in the outfield. He also 2/20 Stanford University Palo Alto, Calif. 3 p.m. team in runs batted in. him the most." provides great versatility for Rice and When asked of his shortstop's will likely make a few appearances in Junior Abel Gonzales and fresh- 2/21 Stanford University Palo Alto, Calif. 3 p.m. stellar offseason, Graham had much man Tyler Spurlin had very impres- the infield. to laud about the junior. sive fall seasons and will likely get Sophomore Jeremy Rathjen 2/23 Texas State University Reckling Park 4 p.m. "We think he is faster and stron- at-bats in a back-up role at first started 24 games as a freshman in 2/24 Lamar University Reckling Park 4 p.m. ger than he's ever been," Graham base. Sophomore Daniel Gonzales- 2009 and will look to contribute in a said. "We are looking for a big year Luna comes off of a great freshman starting role as well as off the bench. 2/26 Elon University Reckling Park 4:30 p.m. from him." campaign and will provide addi- Rathjen, one of the quickest players Completing arguably the strongest tional versatility as a starter and on the roster, exhibited an improved 2/27 University of Nebraska Reckling Park 4:30 p.m. left side of the infield in the country is bench playei. plate discipline in the fall and will 2/28 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Reckling Park Rendon, who enters the season with see a lot of playing time for the Owls 3:30 p.m. expectations as high as any player this season. Beyond the dirt 3/2 University of Houston Reckling Park 4 p.m. on the roster. After a season in which A unit loaded with talent, the Sophomore Ryan Lewis, after he led the Owls in most major offen- outfield for the 2010 baseball team spending some time as a quarter- 3/3 Texas State University San Marcos, Texas 6:30 p.m. sive statistics and stacked his trophy consists of many players looking to back for the football team in the 3/5 University of Texas Minute Maid Park 7 p.m. case with numerous awards, Rendon build on productive 2009 seasons. fall, has decided to focus solely on will be called upon to lead Rice back baseball and will come off the bench Sultzbaugh is coming off of a season 3/6 Texas Tech University Minute Maid Park 7 p.m. to prominence. The pressure will cer- in which he made 57 starts in the out- as an outfielder and first baseman tainly mount throughout the season, field, hit .324 and led the conference for Rice, while Gonzales-Luna will 3/7 Texas Christian University Minute Maid Park 6 p.m. but as Rendon said, none of it should in triples (6). Poised for a strong se- make appearances in the outfield as 3/9 Sam Houston State University Reckling Park come from him. nior season, the then-junior finished a quick, versatile bench player with 6:30 p.m. "I try not to put too much pres- the season by hitting .382 over the a strong bat. 3/11 University of California Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. sure on myself," Rendon said at final 30 games. the Owls' media day. "I take the ad- Additionally, while his offen- Working to climb back 3/12 University of California Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. vice that one of my summer league sive production has been excellent, While the 2010 team has racked 3/13 University of California Reckling Park 2 p.m. coaches gave me: Just have fun out Sultzbaugh has also proven to be up a number of preseason accolades there and play like you're back in one of the better defensive outfield- and certainly has no shortage of tal- 3/14 University of California Reckling Park 1 p.m. Little League." ers in the conference. ent, nothing translates success like >1 Rendon, an early candidate for "Sultzbaugh has been outstand- wins. Perhaps the Owls' best chance 3/16 University of Texas Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. the Golden Spikes Award as the na- ing in center field," Graham said. "He at getting those victories will come 3/19 University of San Diego San Diego, Calif. 4 p.m. tion's top player, will likely hit in the can run, and he's calmed down to the from the squad's work ethic. three or four spot for the Owls. point where he never panics and can When asked about the team's 3/20 University of San Diego San Diego, Calif. 3 p.m. At second base for Rice is a player catch almost everything." mentality, Graham did not hesitate who will look to emulate Rendon's In right field, junior Chad Mozin- to applaud the focus and effort of 3/21 University of San Diego San Diego, Calif. 2 p.m. 2009 season as a standout fresh- go will look to translate preseason his team. 3/23 University of Texas Austin, Texas 6:05 p.m. man. Mike Ratterree, a true fresh- accolades into a stellar 2010 for "I would say this year the work man, will start at second base and Rice. Mozingo was named to the ethic of this team is as good as any 3/26 University of Memphis Memphis, Tenn. 6:30 p.m. hit leadoff for Rice this season. preseason C-USA first team after team I've ever had," Graham said. A stellar two-sport athlete at making 58 starts in 2009, hitting "They really get after it, and they're 3/2 7 University of Memphis Memphis, Tenn. 2 p.m. Houston's Memorial High School, .319 and finishing third on the team self-motivated." 3/28 University of Memphis Memphis, Tenn. 12 p.m. Ratterree has emerged as one of the in RBIs (50) and slugging percent- Led by veteran experience and most promising freshmen for this age (.532). Mozingo also had a bright helped by young potential, the 3/30 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 6:30 p.m. year's squad. defensive season, finishing second team will look to translate its hard "Ratterree has a chance to be a on the team in fielding percentage work into results on the field. It's 4/1 University of Houston Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. real good player," Graham said. "He's (.991) among starters. time to put up or shut up for the 4/2 University of Houston Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. shown a remarkably good eye for the This combination of hitting and de- Owls, and as usual, it is "Omaha strike zone as a freshman." fense makes Mozingo a stalwart in the or Bust" for the team this season. 4/3 University of Houston Reckling Park 2 p.m. At first base will be senior Jimmy starting lineup, according to Graham. With talent, experience and hard Comerota, an invaluable asset to the "Chad's potential is almost unlim- work, the 2010 team has as good a 4/6 Dallas Baptist University Reckling Park 6 p.m. team who provides versatility and ited," the coach said. "He plays great chance as ever to make a run for the 4/9 Tulane University New Orleans 6:30 p.m. veteran experience. Noted by the defense and he can hit. We are hop- national title, and to add another coaches for his outstanding attitude, ing for a banner year from him." chapter — and another important 4/10 Tulane University New Orleans 2 p.m. Comerota had an impressive finish to Sophomore Michael Fuda con- date — to the legacy of Head Coach the 2009 season, hitting .352 in C-USA tinues Rice's theme of strong hitting Wayne Graham. 4/11 Tulane University New Orleans 1 p.m.

4/13 Sam Houston State University Huntsvitle, Texas 6:30 p.m.

4/14 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Reckling Park 6:30 p.m.

4/16 University of Central Florida Orlando 5:30 p.m.

4/17 University of Central Florida Orlando 3 p.m.

4/18 University of Central Florida Orlando 11 a.m.

4/20 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas 6:30 p.m.

4/23 East Carolina University Reckling Park 6:30 p.m.

4/24 East Carolina University Reckling Park 2 p.m.

4/25 East Carolina University Reckling Park 1 p.m.

5/5 Texas Southern University Reckling Park 6:30 p.m.

5/7 Marshall University Charleston, W. Va. 1:05 p.m.

5/8 Marshall University Charleston, W. Va. 1:05 p.m.

5/9 Marshall University Charleston, W. Va. 9:35 a.m.

5/11 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Okla. 6:30 p.m. University of Southern 5/14 Reckling Park 7 p.m. Mississippi University of Southern 5/15 Reckling Park 2 p.m. J: Mississippi University of Southern 5/16 Reckling Park 1 p.m. Mississippi 5/18 University of Houston Cougar Field 6:30 p.m. University of Alabama- 5/20 Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. Sophomore Anthony Rendon enters the season with a plethora of accolades under his belt, including pre- Birmingham season All-America and preseason All-Conference USA recognition. These honors accompany his 2009 awards, University of Alabama- 5/21 Reckling Park 6:30 p.m. Birmingham including National Freshman of the Year, All-America, Freshman All-American and C-USA Tournament MVP. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 M SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER

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After Tommy John, Fazio readies for return

By Meghan Hall couldn't play.... Every day, I was trying THRESHER STAFF to learn something new about the game • or work out and get in better shape listening to the talk surrounding physically and get my arm healthy." this year's baseball team, you may hear Fazio, who attended each home numerous mentions of some player X game, kept busy soaking up every nug- named Anthony. Sounds about the get of knowledge from his teammates same as last year, right? and coaches. Consequently, he enters Well, not quite. Sophomore third this season more mature and ready to baseman Anthony Rendon, Rice's play the game. reigning National Freshman of the "I watched all the games and Year, deserves the praise he receives, learned tremendous amounts of but freshman redshirt pitcher Anthony information from all of the coach- Fazio will be making inroads on Ren- es and from the older players, like don's dominance of the Anthony relat- [former pitcher] Ryan Berry and ed buzz coming out of Reckling Park. [senior pitcher] Mike Ojala," Fazio As the team currently stands, Fazio said. "Just watching them and how has a tenuous hold on one of the cov- they had success really helped me eted spots in the weekend rotation. So and my development." why so much confidence in a player After nearly eight months away with zero college innings under his bell from competition, Fazio returned to and who has not played in a competi- fall ball near the end of last semes- tive game in close to two years? ter. It was as if no time had passed The 6'i", 195-pound righthander, — in his first inning of work in an who attended Beaumont Kelly High intrasquad scrimmage, the red- School roughly 90 miles from Hous Redshirt reshman pitcher Anthony Fazio, here throwing in a Feb. 12 intrasquad scrimmage, missed last season due shirt freshman struck out the side. ton, was a two-sport star for his high to a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Fazio said he gained experience last season just by watching the veterans. Throughout fall ball, Fazio compiled school Bulldogs. In addition to being nine innings of work with 12 strike- named to the all-district and all-state outs and a 2.00 ERA. baseball teams three times and lead- and pitch for the Owls. He tossed well an MR1 soon revealed had come from said. "1 think it was a blessing in dis- Fazio is well aware of his role in the ing his baseball team to the state fi- through the fall and spring practices a damaged ulnar collateral ligament, guise. It was really tough not being able competition for a spot in the weekend nals, Fazio was twice an all-district leading up to last season and was vying located in his elbow. On Feb. 25,2009, to play last season, but I think my arm rotation, but for a ballplayer itching Jo and all-state quarterback. for a role as a midweek starter before a Fazio underwent Tommy John sur- is stronger, and physically and mentally get back on the field, any position will With his focus on baseball, Fazio single pitch derailed his plans. gery to repair the ligament and was I'm stronger." be a welcome relief. received offer< from " numerous "About a week and a half before the sidelined for the entire season. Still, sitting on the sidelines for the "Any way I cart contribute will be schools, including the University of season, I was pitching in intrasquad, Fazio resumed a throwing pro- first time in his life proved challenging. great," Fazio said. "I'm really anxious Southern California. and 1 let go of one pitch and it just hap gram last June and began to toss off a "It was really tough." Fazio said. to get out on the field and play. It's been Thankfully for Rice fans, however, pened," Fazio said. mound two months after that. "I feel like 1 worked really hard up to a while, so whatever role I'm in, I'll do Fazio elected to stay close to home "It" was a pop in Fazio's arm that "Rehab went really well," Fazio that point and then, all of a sudden, I to the best of my ability." Ojala to travel with team despite First step to Omaha slated to begin injury, aims for April comeback with eager yet untested Ratterree

By Jonathan Myers me rehab. It was the right decision." By Ryan Glassman made a number of key plays on defense, rounding THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF Ojala had help from his family and doctor THRESHER STAFF out his fall season in impressive fashion. But the in order to make his best decision. preseason was not without its bumps for Ratterree, A college baseball pitcher in his senior year "Everything's in Houston," Ojala said. "My Today, in Palo Alto, Calif., the baseball team who required 30 stitches above his eye after collid often experiences an unfair stigma from his family's here, and it was a hard time in my life will embark on what promises to be a long and ing with sophomore outfielder Daniel Gonzales- status. To the casual observer, being a senior and I didn't want to go away from something exciting 2010 campaign whose success will once Luna in practice on Feb. 8. The infielder expects to starter implies that you were either passed over that was comfortable and secure." again be defined by the program's characteristi- be fully healthy for opening day. during the previous year's Major League Base- While the 22-year-old will not resume his cally high ambitions. And when the first pitch is Ratterree made a name for himself playing ball draft or that you maintain an insignificant role in the weekend rotation for a third straight thrown at Sunken Diamond stadium at 5:30 p.m. shortstop in high school, where his strong arm role on the pitching staff, willing to resign your- year until later this season, if at all, he accom- PST, it will be on Rice freshman Mike Ratterree's and athletic ability were maximized. But with self to another season of sunflower seeds and panied the team on their flight to Palo Alto, Ca- shoulders to start the season off on the right foot. the left side of the infield loaded with talent — chewing gum in the bullpen. lif., yesterday in order to fill a leadership role in Not that there's an exorbitant amount of con- junior shortstop Rick Hague will be looking to But for right-handed pitcher Mike Ojala, the the dugout. cern with the freshman taking the first pitch. Rat- display his chops for the major league scouts fact that he's a senior has few of these conno- Ojala presented the idea of traveling with terree is, after all, a highly touted second base- once more, and sophomore third baseman An- tations. Indeed, the moniker of "senior" belies the team to Sunken Diamond stadium to Head man, having earned Texas High School Baseball thony Rendon could very well be the best sec- the immense talent he has exhibited over the Coach Wayne Graham, who liked the proposal Coaches Association Player of the Year honors ond-year player in the conference — Ratterree three years he has worn a Rice uniform. too much to pass up. while a two-sport star of Houston's Memorial will start at second base for the Owls. Even after dealing with elbow problems "I presented it to Coach Graham back in Janu- High School. And while the humble Ratterree Head Coach Wayne Graham, impressed with that limited him to 13 appearances in 2009, ary, and he didn't say yes or no, just that he'd will be the last one to tell you of his numerous Ratteiree's hitting in fall ball, has also placed the Ojala was still playing well enough to be talk to the other coaches, and ended up coming baseball accolades, there is no suppressing his freshman in the leadoff spot to start the season. drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 34th to the decision to say yes," Ojala said. "I want to excitement about the upcoming season. "Ratterree's got a chance to be a really good round of the MLB draft last June. Shortly af- be with the team as much as possible in whatever "No doubt about it, I'm thrilled for the begin player," Graham said. "He has already displayed a ter the Owls were eliminated by Louisiana time period is between now and when 1 get back ning of the season," Ratterree said. "It's time for us remarkably good eye for the strike zone." State University in last season's NCAA Super to pitching." all to see what our team can do." When asked about the prospect of poten Regional, Ojala underwent Tommy John sur- Ojala has had a largely successful rehab Ratterree's first at-bat versus Stanford Uni- tially hitting leadoff, Ratterree spoke highly of gery, a common procedure for pitchers that thus far and was pleasantly surprised to find versity today will conclude what has been a long the responsibility. replaces a damaged ligament in the throwing the surgery had left his devastating three-pitch and winding path to Rice baseball, a journey that "It would be a great honor to hit leadoff on a elbow. Ojala's return is scheduled for April at arsenal intact. picked up speed at Memorial in the fall of 2008. top-ranked team." Ratterree said. "I know I'd have the earliest, meaning he would miss at least "Coming back, I was very, very anxious to A stellar junior season launched a recruiting great hitters behind me, so I would see a lot of half of this upcoming season and giving him a throw my curveball, since I throw it really hard, campaign unparalleled in the city of Houston, good pitches to hit." smaller chance to improve his stack. By sign- but in the last few weeks it's felt great and has and after narrowing down his suitors, Ratterree But no matter where Ratterree finds himself in ing with the Brewers, Ojala would not only felt best on my elbow, which is kind of funny," finally signed with Rice on Nov. 12, 2008. the order, he has already set a few personal goals have received a sizable signing bonus and mi- he said. His future locked up, Ratterree could have for the upcoming season. nor league contract, but he also would have While Ojala's senior leadership as the coasted. Could have, but didn't. His senior sea "1 would like to improve on defense and hit been able to undergo rehab under the watch- most decorated pitcher on the Rice roster will son, Rattenee hit .517 with 12 HRs and 42 RBIs in above .300," Ratterree said. "But mv ultimate goal ful eye of team doctors with a wealth of expe- be invaluable — he leads the team with 12 just 33 games while leading his team to a district is the team one. which is to bring the College World rience in dealing with Tommy John patients. career wins and has a career 3.52 ERA in 133 title and earning Louisville Slugger All America Series title back to Rice." But the Aug. 17 signing deadline came and innings — his return to the hill will be even first team honors. Despite the challenging goals in tow. Rat went without the Houston native's signature, as more appreciated, though his role has yet to And just one week into his freshman year on terree is looking forward to the upcoming sea Ojala decided to remain an Owl for another year. be determined. campus, Ratterree was out at Reckling Park taking son as much as he is that first pitch against the "When it came down to it, I just enjoyed "What role I have when I come back is to- part in the team's laborious fall practice schedule. Cardinal this evening. And while we all know school too much and enjoyed this team and tally up to Coach Gral am's discretion and what Ratten-ee quickly gained familiarity with the where the first pitch of the season will be, if the program," Ojala said. "I really didn't want to go he wants to use me for," Ojala said. "I just want Owls' baseball program during the fall season. In last one comes in June at Omaha's Rosenblatt into a professional organization hurt. I'm really to pitch. I don't care if it's for an inning, an out, the team's exhibition against Texas State Univer Stadium, it's safe to say that Ratterree will be a comfortable here and have great people to help whatever he wants to use me for." sity on Oct. 25, Ratterree recorded a single and key reason why. A6 SPORTS THE RICE THRESHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19,2010 COMPETITION

Rice ready to tussle with nationwide competition

by Natalie Clericuzio tionally, Texas boasts four Louis- picked to win the Atlantic Coast THRESHER EDITORIAL STAFF ville Slugger preseason All-Ameri- Conference over five other top-25 A CLOSER LOOK: cans in Cole Gree, Taylor Jungmann, ACC schools, including No. 6 Geor- Baseball America Preseason Top 25 As the baseball team begins its cam- Chance Ruffin and Cameron Rupp. gia Tech University, No. 9 Florida paign for the 2010 College World Series, The combination of returning veter- State University, No. 15 Clemson anyone can see that its path will not be ans and the team's winsome tradi- University, No. 16 Miami University RANK SCHOOL RANK SCHOOL an easy one. On Rice's regular season tion — Texas was named Baseball and No. 20 University of North Caro- schedule, the fifth-ranked Owls will America's Team of the Decade for lina. Last season marked the Cava- 1 Texas 14 Arizona State face five preseason Baseball America the 2000s — all but assure that Rice liers' first trip to the CWS, where top-25 teams, including three matches will need to pick up the level of play they fell to the University of Arkan- 2 Virginia 15 Clemson against top-ranked University of Texas, as the season gets underway. sas after losing to Louisiana State who finished as national runner-up While TCU's football team earned University and eliminating Califor- 3 LSU 16 Miami in last year's CWS. Rice will also meet plenty of press during the 2009 Bowl nia State University-Fullerton. No. n Texas Christian University, No. 18 Championship Series, its baseball LSU, the 2009 CWS champ, comes East Carolina University, No. 19 Univer- team aims to make a name of its own in third in Baseball America's poll 4 Cal State Fullerton 17 Arkansas sity of San Diego and No. 21 University this spring. The Horned Frogs return after losing nearly as many players of Southern Mississippi in their regular 18 lettermen and are the pick of Moun- to the draft (33) as they returned 5 Rice 18 East Carolina season slog. tain West coaches and national analysts (34). However, the team ushers in And if that weren't enough, the alike to win the Mountain West Confer- 13 new recruits, including eight 6 Georgia Tech 19 San Diego team will start its season today with a ence. A bevy of fresh faces will balance true freshmen and five junior col- three-game series against a Stanford out the team's veteran presence, as the lege transfers. Regardless of team 7 Florida 20 North Carolina University squad that is ranked 25th by team brought in the nation's fourth- makeup, the team's storied history USA Today. ranked recruiting class. — last year's championship was the 1 8 UC-irvine 21 Southern Miss While the Longhorns and Owls On the West Coast, San Diego's program's sixth in the last 20 years have a longstanding in-state rivalry, strength lies in pitching, as the team — and championship-caliber coach Rice has earned the upper hand in returns three Ail-American pitchers: Paul Mainieri should assure that 9 Florida State 22 Georgia recent years. In the past three sea- A.J. Griffin, Sammy Solis and Kyle Blair. the Tigers will not stray far from the sons, Rice has downed Texas seven The Toreros are also picked to win the title hunt. 10 South Carolina 23 UCLA times while the Owls have fallen West Coast Conference despite finish- Regardless of the competition the only twice. Still, this year may be ing fifth last season. This season will be Owls face this spring, be it Texas dur- 11 Texas Christian 24 Ole Miss the Longhorns' best shot at stem- a chance for redemption: The team did ing the regular season or others in the ming that tide, as Texas returns 22 not make the NCAA Regionals for the postseason, the team's return to the 12 Coastal Carolina 25 Oregon State lettermen from last year, includ- first time in five seasons last year. CWS will be a challenge. However, if ing five starters in the field and 10 Among the other top teams in the team finds itself in Omaha come 13 Louisville pitchers, four of whom served on the Baseball America poll, second- June 19, it will know it has earned its last year's starting rotation. Addi- ranked University of Virginia is place there.

——-j— • ! Across the conference As long as the Owls have been Two other C-USA teams earned members of Conference USA — a top-25 ranking from Baseball since 2006, to be exact — the base- America: No. 18 East Carolina Uni- ball title has belonged to Rice. versity and No. 21 University of Conference domination is nothing Southern Mississippi. Those two new to the baseball team, as the squads are the most likely to give

Owls won the title of whichever Rice trouble in '10. - conference to which they have be- Here's how the Pirates, Gold- longed since 1996. In 2010, eight en Eagles and the rest of C-USA teams aim to change that. shake down.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS WWII MARSHALL UNIVERSITY EAST CAROLINA 2009 record: (27-13,13-11 C-USA) THE HERD 2009 record: (21-32, 7-16 C-USA) 2009 record: (22-32, 9-15 C-USA) UNIVERSITY *09 postseason: N/A '09 postseason: N/A *09 postseason: N/A 2009 record: (46-20,17-7 C-USA) '09 postseason: Lost in Chapel The Cougars hope to get off to a faster start The Tigers will bring their five top hitters The glove-work must improve for the Hill Super Regional than they did in 2009 - Houston lost 14 of from last year over to their new digs at Thundering Herd, as their .943 fielding its first 17 games last season — and will FedEx Park, but will also tow along their percentage left them dead last in C-USA The Pirates return the bulk of an offense need their young pitching staff to grow up 6.30 team ERA. The returning lineup will last season. Infielder/catcher Victor that terrorized C-USA last year, highlighted in a hurry in order to accomplish that. The need to produce as well, as it struggled Gomez leads the Marshall offense with his by senior designated hitter/first baseman lineup remains consistent from last year, mightily in 2009 with a paltry .272 team .332 batting average and 18 home runs Kyle Roller (.336, 16 HRs) and five other featuring hitters like Blake Keslo (.335) and batting average and only 34 total home runs. from a year ago, but he will need his .300-plus hitters. However, ECU will need Caleb Ramsey (.332), but will need to teammates to step up and replace the to shore up its pitching depth, returning improve its power, with only 23 home runs production of Adam Yeager (.313) and Nate just three starters and a closer with produced last year. Lape (.284,11 HRs). meaningful experience.

TULANE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY OF 2009 record: (34-25,13-11 C-USA) MISSISSIPPI - BIRMINGHAM '09 postseason: N/A CENTRAL FLORIDA 2009 record: (40-26,12-12 C-USA) 2009 record: (31-26,11-12 C-USA) 2009 record: (22-35, 9 ^5 C-USA) *09 postseason: CWS - lost both '09 postseason: N/A '09 postseason: N/A Youth is the flavor of the year for the Green games played, T-7 Wave, as Tulane will trot out 15 hitters In After achieving great success relative to The Knights' pitching staff must improve their first year on the team. Catcher Jeremy Along with weekday starter Jeff Stanley previous seasons, UAB will boast plenty on its 7.47 team ERA in order to keep itself Schaffer (.311, 14 HRs) will be the top and closer Collin Cargill, ace Todd Mclnnis of power and speed in its offense, with in games against the potent offenses in offensive producer remaining from last (3.73 ERA) returns to the Golden Eagles 58 combined home runs from players like C-USA. UCF will have some pop in its season. The pitching rotation will look to pitching staff that guided the team on its Cody McMurry and Digger Towe and a lineup, returning D.J. Hicks (.301, 8 HRs) its strength in the weekend rotation for Cinderella run to Omaha last season. Still, combined 40 stolen bases from Jonathan and Shane Brown (.341, 44 RBIs), but the stability, with Conrad Flynn (8-3,3.93 ERA) Southern Miss will need to rely on senior Merritt and Jamal Austin. Weekend starters Knights appear to be an extreme long shot and Matt Petition (5-3.5-i3 ERA) providing leadership to produce runs for an offense Shay Crawford and Beau Pender hope to for an NCAA Tournament berth. strong experience. that lost four of its five top hitters. improve on their 5.00-plus ERAs. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2010 BASEBALL 2010 SPORTS A7 ALUM i

Niemann finally making name for self in majors

The newest Owl to make his mark in the perience for us to grow as a team, but the field. He has a pretty good big- in unmarked territory. The biggest and the catcher gets to me before- majors is right-handed pitcher Jeff Ni- then we had our sights set on getting picture approach to things. For us thing is being ever-adaptable. It is hand to say, "Whatever you do, do emann, the former ace of the 2003 Owls' back to Omaha. No one could have young kids coming in to things, we about being calm in the scene of not tell him you are too cold." vaunted pitching staff that led the team guessed how it played out. are pretty narrow-minded in life. chaos. Whatever you can do to be So Coach comes out and asks me to a national championship. In his rookie He has just got the experience on yourself, control what you can con- if I am hurt, because I wasn't throw- year with the Tampa Bay Rays last sea- RT: Baseball is a game of many his side, but you also can't forget trol and try to ignore other factors ing very hard. So I said, "Coach it's son, Niemann compiled an impressive numbers and many factors, but no about Asisstant Coach [Mike] Tay- that can get into your head." cold and raining out here." He kind 13-6 record and finished fourth in the matter what, it seems like Coach lor, [David] Pierce and [Pat] Hall- of gave me this look, took the ball American League Rookie of the Year vot- Graham is always able to field a mark. It is just a great place to be. RT: When it comes to the Rice base- from me, and sends me back to the ing. The Thresher's Yan Digilov spoke competitive team. How do you think It is a friendly place where you just ball squad, there never appears to be a dugout. As soon as he got back to with the hurler about his thoughts on he does it? get better at baseball. shortage of funny stories about Coach the dugout, he calls me a whale, Rice, Rays and rain. Graham. What is your favorite? and tells me that I have the most JN: It is tough to do, but somehow, RT: What do you think were some body fat on the team, so how can I Rice Thresher: I know that you got some way, he seems to find a way of the biggest lessons you learned be cold out there. to hang out with some of the guys each year, no matter what group he in your time at Rice? the other week in the alumni game, has. Whether they are strong hit- RT: Do you have time these days to just but how often do you get to come JN: It is hard to point to one thing put your feet on the ground and think back to Rice these days? that has helped me turn the corner. IN FOCUS: about where you have come from? Some of the things he said made JEFF NIEMANN Jeff Niemann: i am at Rice quite a sense to me then. Some of the things JN: It is crazy. It is something that • bit, meeting with the coaches and I heard him say five years ago are Collegiate Statistics as a kid you always dream about do- [Head] Coach [Wayne] Graham. just starting to make sense now. It ing. My dad was pretty real, though. We maintain a great relationship is just being able to keep your ears Year W-L ERA He always kept me focused, and throughout the year. I like to work open and listening to what they 2002 5-1 3.11 made sure that I went to school. It out with the guys and be there so have to say. was just one of those things where, 2003 17-0 1.70 they can bounce questions off me. 1 once I got to Rice, it became a lot help where 1 can. RT: How have you developed as a play- 2004 6-3 3.02 more clear. I realized that I actu- er since leaving Rice? Minor League Statistics ally had a chance at this. There are RT: How about the other members small building blocks along the of that star pitching staff that won JN: When I came into Rice, I wasn't a Year W-L ERA way, building your confidence and the College World Series in 2003 - very high recruit. I basically had two 2005 0-1 3.98 reacting to the way that people are choices: Rice or Baylor [University]. I playing around you. To be heri to- Wade Townsend, who was drafted 2006 5-5 2.68 eighth, and Philip Humber, who think I made the right decision. As a day is great. I am very lucky, and I 2007 12-6 3.98 was drafted third? pitcher, there are stepping blocks along am definitely not taking a second of the way. When you are 10 years old, this for granted. m% 2008 9-5 3.59 IN: We stay in pretty close contact. you throw a strike. Then, you throw a Jeff Niemann compiled a 13-6 Major League Statistics We all got drafted and we were pret- ball right where you want to. There is a RT: Who is your favorite player on record while starting for the ty naive to what the professional long building process, compiling all my Year W-L ERA the Rice team this year? baseball world was all about. We Rays last year. experiences and trying to harness them 2009 13-6 3.94 thought we were going to have a every day. It has been a long road, but I JN: Well, I am a Lamar/Rice first- nice cakewalk in, but we have all am happy where I am at now. The thing round pick, so I have got to stick had our various bumps along the ters, pitchers or fielders, he finds a is that you have got to be able to adapt with our third baseman - Anthony way. It has taken us a lot of hard way to put a winning team on the and constantly be changing. Rendon. He just won the home run work for us to get where we are. field. Baseball is the kind of game derby the other week. I have got to that has a lot of factors, and it is RT: Getting to the Major Leagues is JN: We all have oui memories. Prob- go with him. RT: Rice is always able to field a great pretty amazing to see him be as something you have been dreaming ably the funniest of mine is when we team, and you had a few years of be- consistent as he has been through- of for so long. How does it feel now were playing Texas State University. RT: With a little less pitching than ing with some phenomenal talent. But out the years. that you finally made it and can call At the time, it was 40 degrees and usual, do you think the squad will be was there a point in that champion- yourself a ballplayer? raining in a double-header. Coach able to put together another epic sea- ship year that you felt like something RT: Is it about the connection Gra- called everyone in to the locker son this year? special could happen? ham makes with the players? How is JN: It can be very tough. You are room, and gives this whole speech he able to convey such wise words used to doing something a certain about how he doesn't want to hear JN: Coach will find a way to put a win- JN: It was a special group of guys. about every topic? way for 15-20 years and all of the one thing about the weather. This is ning team out there. You may not have It was our second year of being to- sudden something changes and it just how he likes it, and this is how anyone throwing 95, but they got guys gether. We had made it to the College JN: I think over the course of his doesn't feel the same. You really he wants to play. So I was pitching that can pitch. They'll put the ball World Series the year before, and we life, he has been through the good don't know what to do or what to go and things aren't going very well. where they want to put it, and I think went two-and-out. It was a good ex- and the bad in baseball and off to, and you are just naked up there Coach Graham starts to walk out, we have a great chance.

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Jeff Niemann prepares to unleash a devastating fastball during a 2003 start. Niemann was a consensus All-American as well as Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2003, tallying 156 strikeouts as a member of the Owls* weekend rotation that became the first trio from any school to be selected within the first top eight picks of the Major League Baseball draft.

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