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wins regionals From the meeting on March 9th, approved for probationary club status this week were 2 A team of fi ve students beat out teams new clubs, Ballroom Dancing Club and Girl’s from 8 regional schools, including IU Lacrosse. Without any discussion by the and Purdue in Indianapolis on February senators, Unity failed to gain full club status. 21. Team members Brandon Hathaway, Kristy Bailey, Charles Key, John Beety, and Justin Droba beat out other teams at Rose-Hulman to advance to the regionals, and now to go to the nation- Water on Mars? als. 15 regional champions will play at the National College Bowl Tournament NASA’s Opportunity rover is showing on April 23-25 at Auburn University in indications that water once fl owed on Montgomery, Alabama. The team’s cap- Mars. Clues that water once was there tian, Kristy Bailey, attributes there suc- include sulfate salts, which indicate that cess to knowledge in different areas. rocks were once soaked with water. Jarosite was detected, which could result from time in a acidic lake or hot spring. Pictures of Suspect in Holocaust Mu- small holes match those formed on earth Rose-Hulman Athletic Update seum fi re arrested by minerals growing in rock. Small spheres Sarah Bireley tags a Blackburn runner trying to steal. embedded in rock, which may signify According to the Tribune Star, a drifter formation within wet rock. named Joseph Stockett was arrested for a federal fi rearms charge. The charges stem from a sting operation by city po- The scoop on lice and federal agents four days after an Friday arson burned the C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holo- Sunny 39 Hi / 21 Lo caust museum. An informant tipped off Saturday healthcare the police that Stockett may have been Partly Cloudy & Windy 47 Hi / 40 Lo involved. Stockett has not been charged Nicole Hartkemeyer the sporting season for these Provided by www.weather.com News Editor Emeritus students has expired, help from with the arson yet. the training room staff is still he advent of spring var- provided. For example, varsity sity sports like baseball athletes that join other sport and softball, and rigor- clubs or intramurals can get ac- Unity denied full club status Tous intramurals and club cess to the benefi ts in the train- sports like Ultimate Frisbee will ing room as if they were still in John Kropf which way I felt personally, my a group of friends (family and send many students seeking a varsity sport. Staff Writer residence hall was, as a major- friends are how most of us deal health care for their sporting Students that need to visit ity, against making Unity Club with the various hardships we injuries. There is, however, a and aren’t involved in varsity Nicole Hartkemeyer a fully sponsored club.” face), which most certainly lot of confusion when it comes athletics must fi rst be seen by News Editor Emeritus Some students feel that Uni- does not require offi cial recog- to precisely who has access to the campus physician located ty does not meet the require- nition or funding.” the services the training room in the Health Services offi ce Unity, the campus orga- ments set by the SGA constitu- Other students present the provides in the SRC. Many in the Student Union. A script nization that deals with the tion for full club status. These argument that the Rose com- non-varsity athletes don’t for x-ray or rehabilitation is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans- students argue the majority of munity is too conservative to think they have the right to required when needed and the gendered and Questioning Unity’s time is spent discuss- widely support a club such take advantage of the many student must sign an informed community applied for full ing ideas, rather than partici- as Unity. Ryan Lane, an SGA benefi ts in injury prevention, consent statement before ser- club status once again at the pating in events. BSB Senator Senator representing New evaluation, and rehabilitation vices can be provided. Due SGA meeting on Tuesday. As Sarah Hege- Residence Hall, the training room staff offers. to busy schedules with varsity with all other clubs applying man stated, “A lot of people have commented on According to Ron Clinken- athletes in the afternoons for for full club membership, “Although this misconceptions about an argument beard, Head Athletic Trainer games and practices, the train- a member of Unity gave a certainly isn’t what we do. ” against Unity’s in the SRC, all students have ing room has set up a special speech outlining Unity’s case all of it, there approval say- access to services provided time to help non-varsity stu- for full club status. No ques- seems to be a ing, “What by the training room. The one dents between the hours of 9 tions were posed to the club, feeling – which --Unity President really shatters thing that is required before and 11 a.m., Monday through and 22 SGA members voted to I don’t share Morgan Reeder Unity’s chanc- the training room can see Friday. Exceptions to these approve the club’s bid for full – that Unity es is the fact students, whether varsity ath- times can be made with further club status, which were not is more of a that people letes, club members, general arrangements. enough to pass the motion. mindset than a club.” don’t feel it is a club for ‘any’ students, or faculty and staff, is It’s actually very rare that Several SGA senators com- Similarly, Evan Lang, an Rose student.” He cited Inter- a physician’s referral. a university opens its health mented later on some of the SGA senator from Blumberg varsity as an example saying, Varsity athletes do have a services to non-varsity student reasoning behind Unity be- Hall, added, “I voted against “SGA doesn’t give money to slight advantage because before athletes at all. Because of rising ing turned down for full club their membership because Intervarsity because it is based they play or practice they must health care costs, the school status. Stuart Nash, an SGA their precise purpose is very on a religion, and thus not for undergo a physical. The physi- has extra liability insurance to senator from BSB, said, “I, as hard to determine. They can ‘any’ Rose student.” cian involved then provides the see anyone in need. a senator, must vote how my fulfi ll their mission statement referral needed to attain train- constituents feel, so no matter simply by getting together as Continued on Page 3... ing room services. Even after Continued on Page 3... News Entertainment Opinions Sports Flipside
INmigration, not the The Passion, The Temp- The skinny from Luke Sports Update. I hate the bourgouise, typical movement of tation, and the wild ride! and Bob. especially when there’s people to and fro. a “z” at the end. Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 The Rose Thorn Edited by Lissa Avery 2 EVVENTSENTS Friday, March 12, 2004 Classifi eds OPEN FRI, Sharp Flats on Sixth Street For MAY, SUMMER, and SAT & SUN Now renting for 2004-2005 FALL Studios and 1-5 Bedroom School year. Located on or Apartment and Houses. Our AT 11AM near South Sixth Street. Stu- apartments are clean and well- dios and 1-9 bedroom units. maintained. We specialize in af- Call Sharp Flats, LLC 877-1146 fordable housing for responsible Tutor: Reading, Math students. Call Frazer Properties 232-4486. Out tenants are our Tutor needed for 3rd grade stu- best reference. dent. Help needed in a variety of subject, particularly writing, Tutor: Algebra, Spanish reading, math. Location and pay negotiable. Call 765-832- HS Tutor needed for Algebra, 8284. Spanish, and Physics. 2-3 hours per week. Negotiable fee and Custom Embroidery scheduling. Call 8-3:30 M-F: FRATERNITITES, SORORITIES, 462-4391 Weekends: 466-6864. CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS! Tired of Pizza? Consider embroidered shirts, Easy Fundraising bags, jackets, or shorts to mark Fraternities – Sororities – this year’s big events. Custom Clubs – Student Groups: Earn digitizing, affordable prices. $1,000 - $2,000 this semester Small and single orders wel- Buy one whole sub with a proven CampusFund- come. Call 478-1334 for infor- Try our new salads! mation. raiser 3-hour fundraising at regular price, event. Our free programs Grilled Chicken Now Renting make fundraising easy with Now renting student rental no risks. Fundraising dates get a 2nd sub Chef houses for the 04/05 school are filling quickly, so get with year. 3-6 bedrooms, central the program! It works. Con- FREE air, fridge, range, dishwasher, tact CampusFundraiser at
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The Rose Thorn Co-Editors-in-Chief: Entertainment Editor: Staff Writers: Photographer: CM 5037 Luke Stark Jacob P. Silvia Odessa Goedert Carmen DuVall RHIT Bob Schulein Adrian Throop 5500 Wabash Ave. Laura Krause Sports Editor: Advisor: Terre Haute, IN 47803 Abby Rebhorn Josh Annin Dr. Richard House E-mail: thorn@rose- News Editor: Kevin Spontak hulman.edu Lissa Avery Stuart Nash The Rose Thorn is printed Flipside: Courtland Caldwell Fridays during the standard Phone:(812)877-8255 Assistant News Editor: Gregory Weir Ryan Cavanaugh Fax: (812)877-8166 Laura Krause Steve Hoelle Andrew Twarek Rose-Hulman quarters. Web Address: Eric Smith Nicole Hartkemeyer www.rose-hulman.edu/thorn Opinions Editor: Webmaster: Brandon Hathaway Stephen Pierce The Rose Thorn Edited by Laura Krause and Lissa Avery Friday, March 12, 2004 NEEWSWS 3 Healthcare, from Page 1 Unity, from Page 1 Clinkenbeard commented, braces, and padding. If a “We feel the students pay student has an injury, the These feelings do not repre- ferences involving sexuality to provide a place where in- so much for tuition here, office provides evaluation sent the opinions of everyone issues, as well as co-sponsor- dividuals can be themselves why should they have to of the injury. Physicians are in SGA. Alpha Tau Omega ing the Prismatic dance. She without fear of prejudice go off campus and cover the only ones allowed to representative Roger Wiltfong said they also were involved or hate, and to promote an extra medical bills?” And make a diagnosis of the in- stated, “The Unity club de- in events like the AIDS Walk, environment on campus students have benefited jury, but training room staff serves more than what they AIDS Awareness Day, and and throughout our commu- from this idea, the training can offer impressions and get here at Rose…They have National Human Rights Day, nity that is welcoming to all room saw a total of 11,875 educate the patient of the my vote.” in cooperation with other or- people.” visits last year, up from the possible condition. They There was no discussion of ganizations. Unity has applied for full previous year. Non-varsity also spend time to educate these issues before the vote, Unity is aware of the argu- club status fi ve times. It was athlete students visited a them about what could which surprised the club. This ment that Rose-Hulman is too recognized by the Rose-Hul- total of 300 times. This is be involved in the healing upset some members, includ- conservative to support the man Student Affairs Commit- especially impressive con- process. ing former President Odessa organization. Goedert said, tee as an offi cial Rose-Hulman sidering a typical division If a student requires re- Goedert who stated, “Unity “Although the Rose commu- club in 2001. There are cur- one school sees an average habilitation after an injury, just wants to know why we nity in general is conservative, rently 29 active members. of 13,300 visits a year. the training room works were rejected. This time we there is a defi nite minority Jake Klug, SGA President, Another rarity of the closely with the physician weren’t even given a reason.” view which is not as conserva- encouraged students to share training room is the on-site to keep up to date informa- Members of Unity felt that tive, and feels that Unity is an their feelings on the matter x-ray machine available to tion on how to best work the activities of the club were important aspect of our com- with their SGA representa- all students, faculty, and through the therapy. Other not completely understood by munity.” tive. He said, “The SGA Ex- staff that require its use. counseling is provided in many students. Unity feels that their pur- ecutive Committee is not a Introduced three years ago, the areas of banned sub- Current Unity President pose is misunderstood. Unity voting member, therefore any it has already helped save stances, eating disorders, Morgan Reeder said, “A lot of Webmaster Greg Weir stated, feelings towards Unity club money for over a hundred and obesity. people have misconceptions “The club as a whole has nev- should be directed towards visits. A lot of time is also spent about what we do. We do er endorsed any belief except your SGA affi liated represen- The most used service on administration work, in- things; we don’t just sit around the opinion that intolerance tative to where they know fully the training room provides cluding surgery schedules and talk about being gay.” is wrong.” how their constituents believe is in injury prevention. This and insurance paperwork. Reeder added that Unity Unity’s mission statement and they can represent them includes things like taping, participates in various con- reads, “Our goal is twofold; accurately.”
INmigration Aims to Recruit Start-up Companies to Terre Haute
Rose-Hulman Ventures and businesses to locate in Indiana. able to provide a particularly Indiana State University an- “Indiana enjoys a disproportion- attractive location for start-up nounced on March 4, 2004, a ately large pool of engineering companies.” new initiative to involve alumni talent relative to the rest of the In addition to technical re- from Rose-Hulman Institute of country,” he noted. “The cost of sources, Indiana State University technology and Indiana State living in Indiana is signifi cantly offers young companies business University to recruit new start-up less than in other areas of the assistance expertise. companies to Terre Haute. country where entrpreneurism “This is a signifi cant collabora- The program — called INmi- and start-up activity is high. tion between ISU and Rose-Hul- gration — seeks to identify, sup- And, from a logistics and distri- man that has the potential to port and recruit new companies bution perspective, more than attract fl edgling business back to the Wabash Valley and Indiana 50 percent of the people living in to the wabash valley where they over the next fi ve years. The goal North America are within a one- can be supported and further is to attract these companies to day drive of Indianapolis,” Eifert developed,” benjamin said. “The locate in the Terre Haute incu- emphasized. results are many and range from bator facilities at Rose-Hulman Indiana State University Presi- serving as an economic genera- ventures, Indiana State Univer- dent Lloyd W. Benjamin III said, tor to enhancing the cultural life sity, or other incubators and “because of these advantages, of our community.” technology parks in Indiana. we believe it is achievable, within Eifert announced that the fi rst Joining Rose-Hulman and the next fi ve years, to have Indi- inmigration meeting Feb. 11 In Indiana State University as part- ana and specifi cally Terre Haute Chicago has resulted in further ners in the INmigration effort are viewed as the premier incuba- discussions with three potential the city of Terre Haute, the Indi- tion location in North America clients who are Rose-Hulman ana Department of Commerce, for start-up companies that need alumni. The Chicago session the Terre Haute Area Economic the particular set of things which attracted about 25 business of- Development Corporation and Indiana enjoys a competitive ad- fi cials, he said. the Indiana Venture Center in In- vantage — well-educated talent, As a result of the meeting dianapolis. The announcement low cost of living and proximity in Chicago, Eifert invited two was made during a joint news to population.” high-tech companies involved Rose-Hulman News conference at Rose-Hulman Eifert said, “the incubator fa- in software and optics technol- Jim Eifert, president of Rose-Hulman Ventures, addresses news conference audience. Ventures. cilities at Indiana State and Rose- ogy to Rose-Hulman Ventures to Jim Eifert, President of Rose- Hulman Ventures have formed present their business plans and exciting.” and business friendly climate. Hulman Ventures, said the INmi- an important partnership that to discuss potential investment Kevin Burke, mayor of Terre We are very pleased to be a part gration program is emphasizing combines these assets with the opportunities. Haute said, “this remarkable of the inmigration initiative. This three competitive advantages for educational opportunities avail- B.W. “Rocky” Rockmore, ex- partnership is not only historic in partnership brings together a ecutive director of the ISU School its make up but also in the poten- unique combination of resources of Business’ Center for Research, tial that it holds. Our future has to attract and nurture the high- Enterprise and Economic Devel- never been brighter.” growth businesses that are es- opment (CREED), was pleased Benjamin explained, “another sential to a growing economy.” with the response from ISU major benefi t from this work is Eifert added, “INmigration is alumni at the Chicago event. to create opportunities for our a new approach to combine our “Not only did our alumni at- students and faculty to become academic, private sector, state tend the meetings, but they also engaged in some of these entre- and local government support to invited people they knew who preneurial efforts. This speaks create new business formation. they thought may be interested,” directly to our commitment to This initiative will enable Indiana Rockmore said. “I had two indi- engagement and experiential State, Rose-Hulman, Ivy Tech viduals contact me concerning learning.” and St. Mary-of-the-Woods to a possible start-up (incuba- Andrew Conner, project increase educational and career tion status) and how ISU may manager with the indiana de- opportunities that will encour- co-venture with their present partment of commerce said, age college graduates to remain organization promoting global “entrepreneurs are taking notice in Vigo county.” opportunities. The aspect that that indiana is a great place to “Indiana State University impressed me the most was the do business. From sweeping proud to be a part of this critical Rose Hulman News enthusiasm demonstrated by changes in the state’s tax code, partnership that will recruit, relo- our alumni and their willingness to investing in research and cate and retain companies to the Partners in INmigration progress, from left: Kevin Burke, mayor to support and help ISU in any development, and the creation Wabash Valley,” Benjamin said. of Terre Haute; Lloyd W. Benjamin III, president of Indiana State way. Due to the recent alumni of certifi ed technology parks, Additional INmigration meet- University; Jim Eifert, president of Rose-Hulman Ventures; and visit in Phoenix, i would expect Indiana is moving forward with ings are planned this spring in Andrew Conner, project manager with the Indiana Department of the second inmigration meeting dramatic initiatives that attract Phoenix on March 18 and Atlanta Commerce. to be even more productive and businesses to our progressive in late April. Edited by Jacob P. Silvia The Rose Thorn 4 ENNTERTAINMENTTERTAINMENT Friday, March 12, 2004 Out This Week... The Passion Movies: Bob Schulein Gibson smartly chose imbd.com Co-Editor-in-Chief many little-known Spartan actors to fl esh out Starring Val Kilmer Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the supporting cast. Directed by David Mamet the Christ” is a polarizing fi lm. Maia Morgenstern, a Rated R Some people, mainly Christians, Romanian Jew, plays will appreciate the fi lm’s Biblical the role of Mary, mother accuracy and feel powerfully of Jesus, with a passion Secret Window moved by Jesus of Nazareth’s equal to Caviezel’s. Starring Johnny Depp death on the cross. On the Hristo Shopov brings Directed by David Koepp other hand, many people I’ve a huge presence to the Rated PG-13 talked to will not go to the fi lm role of Pontius Pilate. I because they want nothing to do really liked the scenes Agent Cody Banks 2: with religion. “It’ll just make me involving Shopov and Destination London mad,” a friend told me about her hope to see him in Starring Frankie Muniz choice not to see it. other American fi lms. I’ve been Christian, namely Clothes are tattered Directed by Kevin Allen Lutheran, for my entire life, and buildings feel Rated PG and I believe my enthusiastic earthy. I wasn’t around reaction to the fi lm is closely back in the day, but DVDs: tied to that upbringing. I found this depiction sure “The Passion” to be one of the does feel right. Also adding to upbringing. fi lm or the people who don’t get it. Schinler’s List most stirring, memorable, and the fi lm’s authenticity is great The fi lm has been accused The fi lm may not change anyone’s Directed by Steven Spielberg touching fi lms I have ever seen. cinematography. Most of the of being a “passion play.” The outlook on who Jesus was, but it The brutal depiction of Jesus’ fi lm is shot in a warm, brown Nazi’s were infamous for creating sure gave me a renewed sense of “Futurama” Volume 3 suffering and crucifi xion added a glow, adding to the earthy sense movies that villainafi ed Jews to spirituality. Hopefully those who lot of weight to the beliefs center of the era. Slow motion is used stir the emotions of the German see the movie without a religious Created by Matt Groening to Christianity. in a few signifi cant shots and people to support “the cause.” mask can at least get a sense of James Caviezel is amazing in heightens the mood. Gibson’s fi lm is much different respect for the character of Jesus Mona Lisa Smile the role of Jesus. He brings a The editing is similarly very than those fi lms. Yes, the movie portrayed in the fi lm: a man who Directed by Mike Newell sense of gravity, yet eternal calm well done. Gibson understands does show some Jews being forgives others no matter how to the role. Digital effects were that the most frightening things physically responsible for Jesus’ awful their acts. The Ten Commandments added to his eyes to enhance the in fi lm happen off-screen. Cuts death, but also shows some Jews I would really like to hear what Directed by Cecil B. DeMille brown color, giving Caviezel’s from Jesus being savagely beaten helping Jesus bear the burden of you think of this fi lm, especially gaze the power to jump off screen to his mother Mary crying left a the cross. I don’t believe the fi lm if you are from a different Myra Breckinridge into the pit of your soul. This is pit in my stomach. The sobs of is anti-Semitic, but it is certainly background than me. The Thorn a great example of special effects this man’s mother makes the fi lm an issue worth discussing. will publish articles submitted to Directed by Michael Sarne done right: they add to the story, that much sadder. A lot of time This movie will simply not [email protected] on the yet don’t scream, “look at me, I is spent on Mary, which keeps be accessible to everyone, and subject of “The Passion” in next cost $40 million!!” with Gibson’s strict Catholic there’s nothing wrong with the week’s issue. The Temptation imbd.com Bob Schulein Hershey). Co-Editor-in-Chief Much of the fi lm’s confl ict Martin Scorsese’s 1988 comes from adaptation of Nikos Jesus’ internal Kazantzakis’ 1953 novel “The struggle of Last Temptation of Christ” accepting his focuses on the humanity Christ destiny. The sacrifi ced to fulfi ll God’s will. Christ of “The While Mel Gibson’s “The Passion Passion” had of the Christ” was a Biblically already done faithful rendition of Christ’s this and was fi nal 12 hours, Scorsese’s movie ready to die. takes artistic license to render The most Christ’s transition from man to controversial savior. part of this “Last Temptation” even starts fi lm is the with a disclaimer stating that it ending is not based on scripture, but – where Jesus on a work of fi ction. Purists thinks about Hidalgo is a wild ride will likely have issues with how being rescued the fi lm strays from the Bible: from the cross Jacob P. Silvia who is sponsoring a horse. All the fi lm depicts Judas (Harvey and marrying Entertainment Editor the other riders are Muslims. Keitel) as a tragic fi gure, who Magdalene. You are the “Infi del.” You are betrayed Jesus as a favor to There is Say you’re a runner for the despised. him. David Bowie makes a a dream Pony Express during the late It is time to race. distracting appearance as sequence of 1800’s. You ride a bucking If this has happened to you, Pontius Pilate. It’s diffi cult to Jesus having bronco, wild and untamed. chances are, your name is be immersed in the story when sex with her that sent critics on are two fi lms that take different Occasionally you take part in Frank Hopkins. You are played all you can think about is Ziggy a frenzy of hateful articles. All paths to show the diffi culties long distance endurance races. by Viggo Mortensen (“Lord of Stardust. of these critics seem to overlook Christ went through to save You and your steed always win. the Rings: Return of the King;” Willem Dafoe’s performance that this was all a dream and mankind. Sometime after the incident “The Prophecy”). You are the as Jesus is much less reserved that even then, Dafoe’s Jesus Criterion has done a splendid at Wounded Knee, you join up star of the fi lm “Hidalgo,” that James Caviezel’s in “The does not sin according to job on their release of “The with a traveling Western show. directed by Joe Johnston. You Passion.” It was Scorsese’s Biblical defi nitions. Last Temptation of Christ.” One day, some play alongside greats like Omar intent to make Jesus as human “Last Temptation” is a rather Scorsese appears with Dafoe in representatives of Sheikh Sharif (“Lawrence of Arabia;” as possible, and in this Dafoe slow fi lm, that builds up to a commentary track. Scorsese Riyadh approach you and tell “Goren Bridge”) and Louise succeeds. Dafoe’s scrawny body an amazing climax. I actually talks of how passionate he was you of a great desert race. They Lombard (“My Kingdom;” is much more humble and plain felt rather bored for the fi rst about making this picture – he tell you in order to defend “Diggity: A Home at Last”). than Caviezel’s. Dafoe acts with half, but the ending made it almost became a priest before the honor of the horses of Your fi lm was rated third his typical exuberance, laughing all worthwhile. The fi lm is settling into a nice fi lm career. the Sheikh. This is because highest at the box offi ce this and screaming with fl ailing defi nitely more complex than An extensive collection of your horse, Hidalgo, has been week, just under “The Passion arms. I don’t think Dafoe’s “The Passion.” research materials is of interest billed as the greatest long- of the Christ” and “Starsky & performance is as memorable It’s impossible to determine to fans of the fi lm or those distance running horse in the Hutch.” as Caviezel’s, but it is also a which of the two fi lms is better looking for more information world. This part of the world Just between you and completely different approach because they are so different. on crucifi xion. somehow disagrees with you, me, I thought your fi lm was in a completely different fi lm. “The Passion” is more viscerally This is defi nitely and asks you to take part in worthwhile, even if it was not While Gibson’s fi lm focuses powerful with its savagery recommended as a thought- the race, to see if you are true necessarily the most factual of on the physical violence Jesus and raw emotion. “Last provoking look at Jesus’ life. If in your claims of the equine’s movies. Regardless, you were had to endure on his journey to Temptation” is much more you can overlook high-profi le skill. better than “Starsky & Hutch.” the cross, “Last Temptation” is psychologically involved. The actors in important roles, you You accept, with little faith in I would defi nitely recommend much more sexual. Jesus craves performances in “The Passion” will fi nd a smart movie that both your horse and yourself. this fi lm to all willing to see a to be nothing more than a man, are iconic and powerful while goes where “The Passion” When you get there, you’re superb, action-packed feel- and wishes to settle down with those in “Last Temptation” are won’t – into Christ’s frailty as the only American rider. good fi lm. It is well worth Mary Magdalene (Barbara humble and humanizing. They a man. There is an English woman, seeing. The Rose Thorn Edited by Jacob P. Silvia Friday, March 12, 2004 ENNTERTAINMENTTERTAINMENT 5 “Red Dwarf” III & IV M-opolis: Chapter I Jacob P. Silvia Jacob P. Silvia jobs that were more comfortable around The Way? Why, this seemed to pass the hours of work Entertainment Editor Entertainment Editor and less strenuous. would have revolutionized soci- more quickly. & To an outside observer, it may ety. If one could have devised a His plan questioned the fun- A major step was taken in Gregory Weir seem like lower-class exploita- method such that people could damental structure of The Way. February, when “Red Dwarf” Humor Editor tion. This observation might do what they liked day in and day On sheets of parchment, before series III and IV came out on very well be right, but no one out, while eliminating all forms slumbering, he would write and DVD. Much like its predecessor FICTION can truly know without entering of exploitation, but maintain- draw models and create theories DVDs, series III contained the the system. No one would want ing a superb comfort level, the based on the present system and regular two discs along side a The city of M-opolis was a city to do this, of course; if someone denizens of M-opolis could live how it could be better. With each four pack of collector’s cards, only by name. This city had an were to go in, they were surely their banal lives with new fl avor, notion he had, he tested it rigor- portraying the stars of this show: area of roughly 253,554 square never getting out again. and maybe fewer grey hairs, the ously, to see if something trivial, Lister, Rimmer, Cat and Kryten, kilometers, larger than 40 of the Yes, you could petition for re- products of a stressful life. like the evil nature of human similarly to series I. Series IV had United States. M-opolis was dress, or even appeal to a higher A point must now be made, beings would totally destroy his as much extra non-DVD stuff as not just a city, but a very large order and hope they would have and that is that not every man, current trail of thinking. its respective series two: nothing. machine. Every building, every compassion. They never would. woman and child followed The As he sat in the dim light of Series II marks a change in the room, every rivet, was integral Things were the way they were Way. Those that did not follow it his tenement room, he attacked cast of “Red Dwarf.” The most to a vast mechanism with a total for a very important reason: to were, in a way, the creators of it. his present concept. Nothing he noticeable difference is that of power greater than the sum of its question The Way was to ques- To the conspiracy theorists of M- tried seemed to destroy it. Was it the replacing of Norman Lovett parts. tion all that was good and holy opolis (a shunned and ridiculed the lack of sleep that was making with Hattie Hayridge as the ship’s Every day, the vast populace in this homeostatic society in the group), they were simply known him think this idea could work? computer Holly, also Robert took up their individual roles middle of civilization. as ESCROW. He decided to look it over fi rst Llewellyn replaced the character operating some aspect of the The Way was the way. Every The most popular interpreta- thing in the morning. of Kryten (held formerly by David machine. Some were corporate man, woman and child boarded tion of this acronym was “Elected He shuffl ed all his papers and Ross). managers, who lived fairly easy a train, rode it to the correct Servants Compromising Rights put them into a large folder, In series IV, another thing lives. Others were lowly workers depot, disembarked from their of Workers.” Because of this it then began to remove his work happened: the show got a larger who toiled and slaved their lives vessel, and meandered to their was often written as “ESCRoW” shirt so that he could get some budget. “Red Dwarf” moved out away in the basements of the particular institution. The men rather than having all the letters sleep before the next day. Sud- of BBC Studios and into a movie vast buildings, turning knobs and and women attended their jobs, in capitals. Regardless of how it denly, his mail slot beeped, sig- production studio. Also, Grant cranking levers beside a blazing while the children (provided was written, ESCRoW remained nalling an incoming message. Naylor to make “Red Dwarf” furnace. they have fi nished their basic a present threat to the indepen- As he glanced towards the mail more like the novels, including The social status of any given education) shadowed someone dent thinkers in the land. tube, a small cylinder dropped adding a thousand members to individual was determined by of their proscribed fi eld, until Unfortunately for our pro- to the fl oor. Printed on the label the ship’s former crew number, a caste system: if your mother they too were able to take upon tagonist, one Willian Newes, was the image of some sort of and a past relationship for Lister. or father worked in a particular themselves the task they would ESCRoW had been watching his black bird with an object in its Red dwarf may not appeal to fi eld, you too would work in that perform for the rest of their lives. work of late. Willian, unaware beak. everyone, with jokes dry jokes fi eld. Promotions were rare and The Way dictated that this must of their watchful eye, unaware Willian began to reach for the that may go straight over the infrequent, given only to those be so in order that the city would even of their existence, contin- package, but there was a sudden heads of some. Regardless, the who deserved far beyond what survive and the general populace ued to work vigorously on his bright fl ash, accompanied by an witty intellect does make it a they were given, and thus proved would be happy… eventually. project. This concept would not explosion that could be heard series worth watching. themselves to be better suited for What if one was to fi nd a way leave him, and contemplating it for miles. Danger Mouse’s “Grey Tuesday” is not done weakly
Adrian Throop Staff Writer
It may not be news to you, but Jay-Z announced his relative end with the music business upon release of his “Black Album.” However, it may be news that Jay-Z also made available the vocal-only tracks from the same album. He did this to make it easier for others to remix his tracks if they so pleased. One of The main bonding point for all of these humble remixers goes by this was an event donned “Grey the stage name of Danger Mouse, Tuesday” (www.greytuesday.org). Brian Burton to his friends. His Ok, but is the album worth fame in the underground hip the hype? In a word, yes. What Spring Break is hop scene has been dependent Danger Mouse has done is art in on two things: his work last one of its highest forms. Jay-Z’s year with British rapper Jemini, lyrics are basically unchanged; and his stage act that entails his it is the beats that have been dressing up in a giant mouse suit. matched that really have been only 22 delicious This small world fame has come turning heads. Melodies from to a screeching halt and has the White Album appear in turned into an infamy of sorts. their raw forms, such as “Helter Basically, his personal use of Jay- Skelter,” “Piggies,” “While My days of Papa John’s Z’s vocals is such that all of the Guitar Gently Weeps.” The beats he added to the vocals were most intruiging part of hearing made from The Beatles’ “White The Beatles’ melodies over Album.” Danger Mouse calls this Jay-Z’s lyrics is the fact that the “Grey Album.” He produced the two are written in different Pizzas away. the record soon after the “Black time signature; as you can Album” was released, and once guess, Danger Mouse’s main the record was heard it was loved. challenge was ensuring the two In turn, Danger Mouse decided compositions to be in time. The to distribute 3000 or so albums to drum beats and guitars are much independent stores nationwide, more hacked up, but still used to and he was intending this to be great effect. Upon hearing, you the only pressing of the record. will be surprised at how good of The 3000 records did not last, a hip hop drummer Ringo really Extra Large 1234 WABASH AVE. One Large but they are not sitting in the is. In all, the album is very much homes of happy music lovers. a feel-good sound that grows One-Topping One-Topping Instead, the RIAA said remixing upon successive listens. And if The Beatles without really asking all this Grey Album circus has Store Hours... Mon-Wed: 9am - 1am much permission was a no-no, you worrying about independent Thurs-Sat: 9am - 2am and most of the 3000 albums hip hop, the future of sampling, 99 Sunday: 12pm - 12am 99 are now probably locked away in or Danger Mouse himself, take Campus Only Campus Only ONLY ONLY some super secret RIAA copyright heed what Danger Mouse said in 9 7 vault. Since then, a variety of free reaction to his cease-and-desist Limited Delivery Area - Coupon Required Limited Delivery Area - Coupon Required ORIGINAL OR THIN CRUST WHERE ORIGINAL OR THIN CRUST WHERE speech organizations have fought notice: “Ob-la-di ob-la-da life AVAILABLE Expires: 5/28/04. Not valid AVAILABLE Expires: 5/28/04. Not valid the RIAA; as a result, awareness goes on bah ala how the life goes with any other offer. Valid only at participat- with any other offer. Valid only at participat- ing locations. Customer pays all applicable 232-PAPA ing locations. Customer pays all applicable of the album has risen greatly. on.” sales tax. Additional toppings extra. sales tax. Additional toppings extra. Edited by Brandon Hathaway The Rose Thorn 6 OPPINIONSINIONS Friday, March 12, 2004 This just in... within the past ten years or so what is actually happening. (as long as I have been watching It is not always an easy task, the news), reminds me a lot of especially with the inherent what a junkie does to stay high: diffi culty of dealing with gets loaded on blow until he politicalspeak, on top of can no longer feel it, then starts avoiding Rosie O’Donnell, to shooting up with heroin. get to the real news. When Lacy Peterson was no In the election discussions, longer the news media’s drug right now the buzzword is du jour, we moved on to Kobe “electability.” Many Democrats Bryant and Janet Jackson then are and have been voting for Martha. The heavy election John Kerry in the primaries coverage is ok as far as I am because they believe he is the Here are a few things you concerned, but I enjoy politics. most likely to beat President may not have known about me: It does, however, turn off a lot Bush. The funny thing about My sister just had a baby on of people. this is that a lot Wednesday (Ashley Laine Flay, 6 I have no of the reason that lbs 11 oz.); I do not like wearing interest I probably voters believe in shoes; my favorite Beatle is in local his electability is www..electmikekaufman.com George Harrison; I have seen coverage own more because the media B.B. King twice; I went for a unless I live keeps talking about There are certainly jokes to be None of my family was killed drive that took me to exotic there, and it. made here, but my dad is a or injured, so I may not be the locales like Ohio, Pennsylvania, I can’t get bathing suits So once Kerry local politician, so I elect (har best judge in this case, but I see North Carolina, West Virginia the Daytona surpassed Howard har) not to make one. I even the angry reactions as excessive and Regular Virginia (not in that channels than you. Dean so handily saw a semi trailer sporting a ones. September 11 was a order) over quarter break; I am up here. in Iowa and New politician’s name on the side particularly important day in not dating anyone; I secretly The over- Hampshire, the of a mountain in West Virginia. American history, the President wish I could sing; ok, it’s not saturation of other events, pundits all fl ipped out and You may think that those handled the aftermath pretty a secret; I like okra; I have a however, is part of the reason talked about how invincible billboards and signs really do well. He should not necessarily childish fear of winter sports; why people stop caring about he was, lending credibility to not help that much, but they be prohibited to use that piece I probably own more bathing them. his credentials as the guy to actually do. If they didn’t, you of his resume, but he should be suits than you; school has Staying aware of the events of knock out the president, which would not see them. restricted to good taste. The ads gotten in the way of my desire the world and the elections is strengthened his campaign Speaking of political were covered in the news with to be British; I am concerned important. Understanding what elsewhere. advertisements, President serious intensity on every news about eating long noodles in goes on “out there” allows you to So there is a caveat to my Bush put a series out last channel for a few days before public; I have a priority ranking intelligently contribute to the encouraging you to watch week that actually made the and after they were aired. of countries (France is pretty low government process and social the news: you must watch news, doubling his exposure. After this election actually while Ireland is way up there); I issues, make informed decisions intelligently. This is an He ran a commercial that takes place, the media will like cinnamon; and I am sick of as far as business matters are assumption that is not always showed fi refi ghters carrying move on to another drug, hearing about Martha Stewart. concerned, and impress people valid for American watchers, rubble and other September while experimenting with a few Being the Opinions Editor with witty anecdotes about though. 11 related events, much to the others here and there on the that I am, I watch and read a lot current events at parties. Especially true in politics, dissatisfaction of Democrats way. I am a little bit concerned of news. Unfortunately, there Elections, in particular, are the more attention that is paid and some families of victims of with this obsessive-compulsive are four things on the news right extremely signifi cant times to to a candidate, the more voters the tragedy. behavior that the news media now: Martha, the primaries, pay attention to the papers see him, and that is good for Personally, I thought it was will continue to spread apathy Rosie O’Donnell and same sex and news networks. It is tough the candidate in the same way not that big of a deal, being like throughout the voting public, marriages, and whatever is but important wade through that those giant billboards a second and a half of air time, thereby weakening the republic. going on in the local area. The the overwhelming and often that say “VOTE FOR
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BASEBALL (11-0, 4-0 SCAC) SOFTBALL (4-6, 0-0 SCAC) This Season: This Season: The Rose-Hulman Baseball Team is off to its Rose-Hulman’s Softball Team has won four best start in school history, sweeping seven games straight games to improve their record. Two in Florida and a 4-game stand at the University of victories last night over Blackburn give them more the South (Sewanee). Leading the team in batting wins than the rest of their SCAC Eastern Division thus far are seniors Matt Moore (.450), Drew Furry opponents combined. (.444), and Brad Jones (.444). Junior Scott Tourville In the fi rst game of the doubleheader, pitcher has tallied 20 RBIs and Moore has 13. In the hits Lauren Clark hit a home run to start Engineer column, Moore recorded 18, Tourville 16, and scoring, but the pitcher’s duel was ended in the senior Cort Severns has 15 in the fi rst 11 games this bottom of the eighth as Sarah Bireley scored on a season. bunt by Lynsey Hart to earn a 4-3 win. In the second In the fi rst SCAC action for the team this season, game of the evening, Amanda Bower batted 3-4 and they swept the University of the South (Sewanee) in drove in four runs to lead the Engineers to a 6-0 a four game series. They earned 4-0 and 17-2 wins shutout. last Saturday, adding 5-4 and 10-4 wins Sunday. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (11-15, 7-7 SCAC) ATHLETES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Last Season: M. Basketball: The women won more games last season than Phil Griffi th was named SCAC Player of the Year in the previous two years combined for the team’s for the Men’s basketball team. Both Munchie best record in history. They fi nished the season Muskeyvalley and he earned a spots on the All- sixth in the SCAC and advanced to the Conference Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Team. Tournament with their highest seed ever. They graduate only two seniors, Amanda Salinas W. Basketball: and Jessica Farmer, and look to make another Rebekah Forsyth was voted SCAC Newcomer of improvement next year. the Year and received fi rst team All-SCAC honors. Photo Courtesy Rose-Hulman Baseball: Senior Matt Moore earned the team career home run record, as well as the MEN’S BASKETBALL (19-8, 11-3 SCAC) Matt Moore hit .450 with seven doubles, a SCAC Player of the Week postion. triple, and two home runs in the fi rst 11 games Last Season: this season. He earned the team career home The men’s basketball team won their fi rst-round run record, as well as the SCAC Player of the Week Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference game position. over Rhodes College, but they were stopped in Nathan Soyer was named SCAC Pitcher of the the semifi nals by Oglethorpe University. They put RIFLE Week for a 2-0 record with an 0.63 ERA to begin together the largest single-season turnaround in Last Season: the season. He held his opponents to a .137 school history, improving on last year’s 9-17 record, Rose-Hulman completed the season ranked 14th average in 14.1 innings on the mound. and will return at least four starters next year. in the nation with a qualifying score of 6,085. This Graduating seniors on the team are four-year is the highest ranking the team has ever earned, letterwinner Johnny Eagle and Mike Cusic, who though it has been in the top 25 in the nation for may be back with one more year of eligibility. WOMEN’S TENNIS (2-6) eight straight years. This Season: The Altamonte, Florida trip matched the Rose- Next Week: MEN’S TENNIS (5-6) Hulman women’s tennis team against eight Jason LaBella is competing at the NCAA Rifle This Season: scholarship schools in the NCAA or NAIA. The Championships at Murray State University The Fightin’ Engineer tennis team compiled a team battled to victories over Florida Tech, 7-2, and (Murray, Kentucky) on Friday, March 12. He is the 3-4 record in their trip to Altamonte, Florida. They Coker College, 6-3. Five of the six singles players only athlete from a Division III school and will be defeated Coker College 6-3, Grand Rapids College won two matches in Florida. Megan Lafferty, competing with top DI and DII shooters. 5-4, and Tri-State University 5-4. Junior Dan Krista Gonnerman, Rachel Rieck, Rachel Logan, and Conley leads the team with a 7-3 record in #3 and Jennifer Porter all took a pair of matches. #4 singles action. Do or die for Northwestern in Big Ten tourney By Sarah Rothschild games, the Cats have won just games in a row -- and we don’t “I’ve got a ton of energy,” Evanston, Ill., against a Big Ten Daily Northwestern twice, including a 74-64 victory have that big of a lineup,” guard Young said. “I’ll put it in them opponent this season -- in which 3/11/04 over Minnesota in the opening T.J. Parker said. “But you can’t use somehow.” they shot just 35.1 percent from round last year. that as an excuse. You just got to Carmody’s biggest concern the fi eld. On the season, NU has (U-WIRE) EVANSTON, Ill. - The sixth-seed Cats will begin go out and play.” doesn’t involve effort or the connected on about 44 percent Since he arrived at Northwestern, their quest for a postseason Young said the Cats are number of players on the Cats’ of its fi eld goals. Jitim Young has dreamed of berth Thursday night when they a dangerous team, as they roster. Because this weekend possibly leading the Wildcats to the Big face 11th-seeded Penn State in demonstrated during the “My biggest fear is we don’t could be Young’s fi nal as a Dance. the opening round at Conseco conference season in wins against shoot the ball well and they kill member of the Cats, Parker said But now, Young said he Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. us on the boards,” he said. the team is really looking to step realizes this probably won’t NU (13-14, 8-8 Big Ten) split He added that lack of depth The Cats are coming off a 63- up. be the year NU makes its fi rst the season series with Penn State would not prevent his team from 56 home loss against Michigan “I hope we can do something ever appearance in the NCAA (9-18, 3-13). In their fi rst meeting making a run. -- only their second loss in special for him.” Tournament. on Jan. 28, the Cats fell 63-61 in Instead, he and his teammates overtime in University Park, Pa. have turned their energy to a When the Nittany Lions visited more daunting task: Winning two Welsh Ryan Arena on Feb. 14, NU Open 7 days games at the Big Ten Tournament. cruised to a 65-52 victory, but lost Because the Cats did not fi nish reserve guard Evan Seacat to a the regular season above .500, concussion. a week. they must earn two victories at Seacat has missed the last the conference tournament to three weeks of action because become eligible for the National of the injury, and NU coach Invitational Tournament. Bill Carmody said the guard 4001 Wabash Avenue CallCall 238-7711238-711 forfor “I’m not ready for this season probably will not be available in Terre Haute, IN 47803 to be over yet,” the senior captain Indianapolis. Appointment said. “I still want to hang around Without Seacat, the Cats carry a (812)(812) 238-771238-7711 these guys as long as I can. thin roster of just six scholarship Walk-Ins are Accepted Hopefully, we can win some players, which could factor into On-site x-ray and lab. games and prolong the season.” the team’s ability to go deep into The Cats have not fared well the tournament. in the Big Ten Yournament since “That’s going to be a real hard Medical Treatment for Minor Illnesses and Injuries. it began fi ve years ago. In eight challenge for us -- to play two Volume 39, Issue 18 Good job. You get the irony. Friday, March 12, 2004 Wacky Prof Quotes “Once you get in that range... hell, they can’t even fi nd their zipper to reproduce.” --Prof. Brophy, on geek sex
“Look, you don’t want to be like the Jackson family...” --Prof. Voltmer, on public presentations
“I need to see all the female students in my offi ce after class.” --Prof. Houghtalen, referring to possible employment opportunities
“Don’t make my hand hit you.” --Prof. Kubota, discouraging misbehavior
“Homicide is worse because it’s not consensual... except for one weird exception that you can all read about it on the web when you get home.” --Prof. House, on worse things than suicide
“Engineers should always use big words; it makes them sound superior.” --Prof. Feruguson, on advantageous vocabulary utilization
“She was really well endowed and the Japanese were like, ‘What is this?’” --Prof. Evans, on Barbie’s Quality Methods
No one knows the identity of the mysterious “Also known as strippers, and these I remember how to do. I’ll show you.” poet who leaves his magnetic works on --Prof. Serbezov, with a big grin refrigerators and fi le cabinets across Rose. Pleas such as “so walk when the mother eats “Women get their breasts touched all the time.” a little kid” sit beside plaintive queries like --Prof. Brophy, on breasts “where would today have remembered me” and conjectures about “if money could talk.” “Like I always say, nothing’s more dangerous than a chainsaw.” One thing is for sure; the poet says that “I will --Prof. Gibson, who does not in fact say that very often dance, food-hungry,” and that we should “shop for a hot, wild man like me!!!” Send your prof quotes or other humor material to fl [email protected]
Herbig’s Pun of the Week Snake Brandon Javella Australia is well known for its Local Area Networks. After all, it is the LAN down under. Top Ten Things To Do On St. Patrick’s Day 10. Steal Lucky Charms from the ARA. 9. Look out for the wee ones--they have the gold! 8. Pinch Hertz’s ass for not being green. 7. Take a chance on the corned beef and cabbage from the ARA. 6. Rid the campus of its snakes. 5. Turn Scum Pond green. Oh, wait... 4. Make an origami shamrock out of engineering paper. 3. Celebrate your 1/2nth Irish heritage. 2. Read the collected works of James Joyce, fall asleep halfway through The Iliad. 1. Uphold your New Year’s resolution of sobriety.
This Day in History Ghandi begins his march to the sea to make salt in defi ance of British occupation, a better idea than his earlier concept of spinning fl ax into gold.
In Addition He looked up at me, rebellion in his eyes, and defi antly uttered the fi nal word. “Peep,” he said, and then the horror began.
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