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Flat tire? Spare tire? Tiger Huntin’! TECHNIQUE No, Left Front Tire Check out the “South’s “The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” rocks Upstart Festival. Liveliest” predictions. ONLINE http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/technique Entertainment page 17 SPORTS page 29 Serving Georgia Tech since 1911 • Volume 89, Issue 9 • 32 pages Opinions␣ 8 · Focus␣ 11 · Entertainment␣ 17 · Comics␣ 24 · Sports␣ 32 Budget cuts “will hit muscle and bone” By Erich Hansen Meredith said in an address to the Growing enrollment and de- ed Clough in an email interview. an email interview. Contributing Writer Board of Regents. creased funding will cause more uni- He said that the proposed budget Meredith has been meeting with “[The proposed decrease] reflects versities to rely increasingly on was as good as could be expected administrators from Tech and oth- Last week, University System of the reality of the state’s current budget part-time faculty and administra- given the circumstances. Priority for er universities in Georgia to discuss Georgia Chancellor Tom Meredith picture,” Meredith said. Like many tors to teach classes, Meredith said. funds will be given to academic pro- methods to cut costs. His report proposed reducing operating bud- states, Georgia has been buffeted by “The squeeze in our classrooms grams and support operations, but suggested implementing cuts in fac- gets at the state’s universities by the lagging economy. is going to become more and more “it is inevitable quality will suffer no ulty training and travel budgets in $107.8 million in fiscal year 2005. As a result of past cuts, only 16 apparent,” he said. matter what we do,” Clough said. response to the cuts, along with ad- The proposal represents a five per- percent of the 2,200 new classes in Institute President Wayne “We are assessing all programs, ministrative consolidation. Both op- cent decrease. Georgia last year were taught by Clough agrees that the cuts could academic and non-academic, as well tions may be considered for Tech. These cuts come in addition to a full-time professors. Class size is in- spell trouble for some programs. as our different sources of income Clough said Tech has been do- 2.5 percent funding cut in FY 2004. creasing, while individual classes are “Unfortunately, should the pro- before we can say for certain how ing better than other Georgia uni- “We will find ways to make the taught less frequently, causing some posed new cuts be imposed, it will extensive the effect of the cuts will versities in dealing with reduced required cuts while maintaining students to graduate later than an- cause us to make hard decisions since be on the academic programs,” stat- quality to the best of our ability,” ticipated. they will hit muscle and bone,” stat- ed Provost Jean-Lou Chameau in See Budget, page 6 Redesigned Woodruff offers customized meals Las Vegas comes to Student Center By Stephen Baehl the improved dessert section. Senior Staff Writer “I know a lot of students asked The next Ramblin’ Nights event, for the bakery,” she said. “Vegas Night,” takes place tonight, Woodruff Dining Hall reopeped According to Tice, Woodruff un- Friday Sept. 19 from 10 p.m. to 2 last Thursday, complete with top- derwent a total renovation. “Every a.m. The event is centered inside to-bottom renovations and many bit of it was touched,” she said. and outside the Student Center with new features. A new tray conveyor belt was other events at the Ferst Center. One of the most notable chang- added and the interior redecorated Attractions include a casino in es is “a larger selection that is avail- and rearranged. Unseen additions the Food Court, video game tour- able throughout the week,” said were also made. An entire new back naments in the Rec Center, free bowl- second-year Aerospace Engineering area was built to enable greater freezer ing and pool, a Frank Sinatra major Rick Uhl- storage capaci- impersonator, a wedding chapel, free man. ty and help with caricature artists, magicians, jug- Instead of only other operating glers and fully-clothed showgirls. two made-to-or- “A lot of the ideas procedures. A hypnotist will also begin per- der lines, Woo- came from the Returning forming at 10:30 p.m. in the Ferst druff now offers to Woodruff are Center. A BuzzCard is necessary to four, in addition students themselves.” the sections participate in all activities. to a section dedi- Darcy Tice where pizza, cated to food cre- GT Dining Marketing Mgr. hamburgers ated by pastry and hotdogs are WLC accepting chefs and a salad permanently award nominations bar with back- available, the stocked fresh produce. cafeteria buffet line and vegetarian The Women’s Leadership Con- According to both Auxiliary Ser- line, the cereal dispensers and the ference is now accepting applica- vices Communication Officer Mel- ice cream machine. tions for “Woman of Distinction” issa Moore and GT Dining Perhaps one of the most popular awards. Undergraduate students, Marketing Manager Darcy Tice, the lines is the made-to-order pasta sta- graduate students, alumni, staff and nationwide trend developing in col- tion, host to a large queue in peak faculty are eligible. lege dining is made-to-order food, hours. Tice said she felt the fresh Nomination forms are due Fri- fresh and comparable to what can pasta tastes as good as what one can day, Sept. 26 to the Office of the be found at restaurants. find in any restaurant in the Atlanta By Charles Frey / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Dean of Students, 210 Student Ser- “A lot of the ideas came from the area. Amanda Thomas manuevers around a sneeze guard to sample Woodruff vices. Nomination forms are avail- students themselves,” said Tice. cuisine. The renovated dining hall features four made-to-order food able at cyberbuzz. gatech.edu/wlc. One example, Moore said, was See Woodruff, page 6 preparation lines and what some call “the Lexus of all tray returns.” Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. A committee of stu- dents, faculty, staff and alumni se- lect the recipients. For questions, Health Center prepares to offer dental services contact WLC Awards Chair Chelsea By Kristin Noell Recreation Center. Lynch or WLC advisor Yvette Up- Contributing Writer “There were several patients a Service should be available start- ton. week who needed attention for ing in early October, but students Since moving to a new facility may begin scheduling appointments last spring, Health Services has seen dental problems such as an in late September. Better Than Ezra several new additions and improve- abscessed tooth or gum disease.” The clinic will be open Mon- ments in the care they provide to days, Tuesdays and Thursdays from performs Sept. 22 students . The latest addition is a Cindy Smith 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., although hours Better Than Ezra will perform at soon-to-be-completed dental care Director of Health Services may be modified in the future based 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 at the clinic. on demand. Ferst Center. Student tickets are on Most universities don’t have an “We’re going to see what the sale now at the Student Center Box on-campus dentist unless they have The new dentist, Katrina Mitch- Hubbard. Mitchell and Hubbard need is on campus first,” Smith said. Office, located on the second floor a dental program. Schools like the ell, is originally from Flint, Michi- hope to add a dental assistant to the Plans are to eventually open the clinic of the Student Center. With a University of Maryland and the Uni- gan. She attended Tennessee State staff in the near future as well. five days a week as the number of BuzzCard, tickets are $15 each. How- versity of Georgia have dentists for University and Meharry Medical Since August, Mitchell has been patients increases. ever, there is a little of two tickets their students, but having a campus College. She has practiced in the working to prepare the facility for The clinic will offer an extensive per card. dental practice is new to Tech. Nashville area and has been practic- its first patients. The clinic is locat- range of dental services, Smith said, General admissions tickets are “We want to be right up there on ing in Atlanta for the past five years. ed on the second floor of the newly including regular cleanings, fillings, $20. Tickets can also be purchased the cutting edge,” said Cindy Smith, In addition to Mitchell, the clin- constructed Joseph Brown White- at www.tickets.com. For more in- the director of Health Services. ic employs a dental hygienist, Tracy head Building, next to the Campus See Dentist, page 5 formation visit www.fun.gatech.edu. 2 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique NEWS

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E-mail opinions @ technique. gatech.edu NEWS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 3 Council Clippings Senate and House Representatives fund Ramblin’ Nights’ “Vegas Night” Lawder said. “Students should By Edward Tamsberg see made for future events. bring their tickets to the SGA Contributing Writer “We are hoping to get re- office between next Monday and sponses on how the buses, ticket Friday and they will be reim- The largest bill on the Un- sales, and in general just how bursed for eight dollars.” dergraduate House of Represen- students felt the night went as a Dean Gail DiSabatino then tatives’ plate Tuesday night was addressed the House on the num- a joint allocation to the Resi- ber of student-fan related inci- dence Hall Association for the dents reported after the Auburn Ramblin’ Nights’ “Vegas Night” “Halo, NCAA game two weeks ago. She asked tonight in the Student Center Football and the House members if they felt and Ferst Center. the allegations were accurate, and As the meeting was begin- Basketball will all asked for advice on how to deal ning, Ben Lawder, Vice Presi- be supported in a with the reports. dent of Campus Affairs, read his DiSabatino also reported that report to the House and addressed gaming environm- Georgia Tech has decided that some of the loose ends that were ent for up to 12 the Student Life Fund will con- still being wrapped up after tinue indefinitely or until a sub- “Georgia Tech Night at Six people.” sequent endowment can be Flags.” procured to take its place. DiSa- He announced that by this whole,” Lawder said to the House. batino hopes that this will allow Friday there will be surveys up Lawder also announced that SGA to continue providing events on the SGA website for students SGA would be refunding $8.00 and venues for the students and to respond to how well they to each person who bought a thought that the night went and ticket for Six Flags but did not what changes they would like to go. “This is a one-time deal,” See UHR, page 7 Senators strike portion of bylaws By Daniel Amick ate elections, which began came up for consideration again. News Editor Wednesday. The bill struck the Vice President Robin Bechtel By Stephen Marek / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS section allocating seats based on reported that the measure was President Nate Watson discusses a bill with Vice President of Administrative Affairs The Graduate Student Sen- major. Norville said this approach passed by the Undergraduate Tiffany Turner. Reps voted to allocate $3,500 for “Vegas Night.” Graduate senators ate approved a bill Tuesday to offered flexibility and gave grad- House in April. Senator Alan struck a portion of the bylaws regarding seat apportionment to eliminate a conflict. clear up a contradiction in the uate students more of an oppor- Michaels wondered if the long UHR: Bills Considered bylaws. tunity to serve by allowing persons delay was a problem. Norville

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especially for freshmen, because it’s Dentist from page 1 hard to find new doctors when they get [to Atlanta], and they are here Stanphill to retire as CRC head crowns, extractions and limited root nine months of the year. Now they canals. It will also provide some cos- don’t have to search Atlanta for a By Stephen Baehl metic dentistry, including teeth dentist,” he said. Senior Staff Writer bleaching. Health Services initiated the den- According to Smith, what ail- tal practice for several reasons. An Campus Recreation Director ments the clinic will treat depends annual survey conducted by the De- Butch Stanphill will leave Georgia mostly on what the clinic has the partment of Auxiliary Services Tech on Sept. 26 after 21 years of facilities and staff to handle. The showed that there was student de- service at the Institute. dental staff may “refer out really mand for an on-campus dental ser- “Every time I walk across cam- complicated root canals,” Smith said. vice. pus, I get a little nostalgic,” he said. Prices will also be structured to In addition, the Student Health “I definitely will miss the students, compete with average off-campus Center routinely had to refer out even if I didn’t get to work with dental rates. students who were seeking dental them as much recently.” “We’re going care. Stanphill has worked a total of to try to keep the “There were 33 years within the state education cost more than several [pa- system. Only 30 are required for competitive,” “I think dental tients] a week retirement. So, he is electing to re- said Smith. Al- services are good [who] needed tire from the state of Georgia. though dental attention for However, he will continue to work services will not because a lot of dental problems when he takes over in a new posi- be covered under people don’t have such as an ab- tion at Clemson University Oct. 1. the health fee, the scessed tooth or However, the decision had noth- By Ayan Kishore / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS cost will be ap- dentists up here and gum disease,” ing to do with being unhappy. “[Tech Butch Stanphill has worked in the university system for the past 33 years. proximately 30 now they have Smith said. is] a place you wake up and look He is leaving next week to take a position at Clemson University. percent lower Because of forward to going to work every day,” than those found someplace to go.” this need, he said. pening now because of his leader- his time here is “the staff I surrounded in private practic- Asha Parian Health Services “He can go over there and do ship and his articulation of the need myself with. I can’t say enough good es. TFE junior intended to in- wonders for [Clemson’s] program for that facility. So that will be a things about them.” “It is a very clude dental fa- like he has for ours,” said Dan Hazlett, lasting monument to his presence Hazlett said he would be happy good thing that cilities ever since Campus Intramural Director. “Peo- here,” he said. if Stanphill could stay at least one Tech offers such it began plan- ple I’ve talked with are happy for Stanphill accomplished this and more year, though he understands extensive services to students for such ning the move to a new location. him.” other things through his relation- the departure. discounted rates,” said Jennifer Rog- For students who are anxious “Butch has reported to me in the ship with the students and student “He brought a culture to our ers, a first year History, Technology about visiting the dentist, the Health seven years that I’ve been at Tech, government. staff,” he said. “We’re nervous. Ev- and Society major. Services Dental Clinic is designed and I’ve always found him to be a “Butch has engendered trust from erything has changed…While we In addition to competitive rates, to have a calm and relaxing atmo- very dedicated, collegial person who the student leadership over the years, should be used to change, this isn’t Smith hopes to offer start-up incen- sphere. foresees problems and tries to re- and he’s given them trust, as well,” just an aesthetic change. It’s very tives, such as a free exam and clean- Three of the four dental chairs solve them before they happen, who Wilcox said. When he proposes deep.” ing, although no final plans are in face large windows, and plans for has good relations around the cam- something, students know he’s do- The search for a replacement place. the fourth tentatively include a tele- pus [and] is easy to work with,” said ing it for the good of the students, should begin within a week, accord- Student opinion of the most re- vision. Vice President of Student Affairs and that “Butch is a man of his ing to Wilcox. A suitable replace- cent Health Services addition is op- To further promote this atmo- Lee Wilcox. word and can be trusted to deliver.” ment candidate should be identified timistic. sphere, a white and gray stuffed dog Stanphill leaves a prominent leg- “It’s hard to remember a meet- by January. “I think [dental services are] good named Smitty, sporting a Georgia acy at Tech. “Although a lot of peo- ing without Butch at it,” said Un- In the meantime, an interim di- because a lot of people don’t have Tech bandana, welcomes nervous ple have contributed to the new dergraduate Student Body President rector will be named soon. Hazlett dentists up here and now they have patients. Campus Recreation Center happen- Nate Watson. He said Stanphill has said students should not see any someplace to go,” said Asha Parian, ing,” Wilcox said, “if I had to pick always valued student input and had effect of Stanphill’s departure on a third year Textile and Fiber Engi- Students can find more information one person that was instrumental in a close working relationship with recreation services. neering major. about planned dental services and avail- getting the new campus recreation SGA. “I thank the students for the op- Tahirah Wilson, a third year able procedures or schedule a dental center, I would say it’s Butch.” Stanphill also said he has enjoyed portunity to serve them for 21 years,” Building Construction major, agreed. appointment beginning later in Sep- “He has been a champion for working with his own staff. The said Stanphill. “It has been my plea- “[A dentist is] a good addition, tember by calling (404) 894-1420. that project for years and it’s hap- one thing he would highlight from sure.” sliver box i wish my tummy fat would go away pop quiz, hot shot My back is killing me and you are selfish enought to ask me to sleep TWO to ONE bed on this campus! I got my sober kiss :) Auburn STILL hasn't made a touch down this season!! badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger badger mushroom mushroom hey i hope my previous entry will make it into the sliver box.... ::waits in anticipation:: marble slab's peppermint ice cream is sooo good Animal Mother biatch rich folk rule - right? gobble gobble Thank God for the Kroger Plus Card... 3rd and thirteen and we run the ball ... why, Gailey? Why the hell did you let that whiny ass auburn bitch even put her sore loser ass comment in the paper? Wow...they ALMOST beat FSU, too bad FSU woke up there towards the end too bad almost only counts in horshoes and hand grenades Ohhhh, you put that whiny ass auburn bitches comment in there so we could rip on her sore loser ass self...nice :) Man tech might be good if they didnt look like crap against BYU to hell with POS printers! HAHAHAHAHA TAKE THAT PENN ST, YOU AND YOUR STUPID TEAM SUCK, JUST LIKE THAT ECONOMICS PROF FROM THERE Boo to tests all coming at the same time at least all these freshman wont be all smiles once they take their first few tests :) Beware the ramming from the one called....Jarrio Biology...memorization...getting it slowly...

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and holding course on important Budget from page 1 Pedestrian tunnel to close at night initiatives will be important,” Clough funding from the state. said. “We want to come out on the nue entrances.” “We have maintained strong mo- other side of the downturn moving The security gates are part of a mentum while others have faltered,” more briskly than any of our fellow whole set of improvements that in- Clough said. institutions of cluded painting over graffiti and re- “We have already higher educa- moving some of the urine smell in taken upwards of tion,” he said. the tunnel. $25 million in “We are assessing all Chancellor Emergency call boxes have been cuts in our state programs...before we Meredith has re- installed just outside both entranc- budget and we mained optimis- es. These call boxes are designed to believe we have can say for certain tic about the fate be easily noticed by their bright yel- handled them how extensive the of the univesity low color. Security cameras may also well.” system budget. be installed in the future to monitor “Over the effect of the cuts will “We will not activity in and around the tunnel. past two years, we be ... ” be defeated by These renovations may aid in have done our these economic crime prevention, though “actually best to protect Jean-Lou Chameau times,” there hasn’t been a history of crime the educational Provost Meredith said. involved with the tunnel,” Barrone mission of Geor- The By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS said. “There has been a problem gia Tech,” Cha- report also in- The Third Street pedestrian tunnel will soon be closed at night. The GTPD keeping it clean. Some of the home- meau said. “However, the cumulative cluded a proposal for a two percent believes the move will increase foot traffic at other I-75 crossing points. less people hang around there, and effects of several budget reductions increase for some university-specif- New call boxes have been installed and graffiti painted over. graffiti is written on the walls…that is making this more difficult.” ic programs. just isn’t attractive.” “In the long haul we recognize By Haining Yiu soon as informational signs regard- Barrone did recommend against that this economic downturn will To learn how Tech is coping with Contributing Writer ing the tunnel’s new hours arrive using the tunnel at night. eventually give way to an upturn existing cuts, see FOCUS, page 11. and can be posted, a police officer “On a personal safety issue, I Traversed each day by students on duty will seal off the tunnel from would not walk there at night. Crimes seem to happen more at night,” Bar- and staff alike as a shortcut from 12:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. every night. Woodruff from page 1 Israel agreed. east campus to the outside world, The officer will arrive each night to rone said. “Your chances of being a “The lines get backed up in the the Third Street pedestrian tunnel personally shut the gates, and to victim to a personal crime are great- Some students don’t see much evenings. They should speed things is getting a facelift. check the area. er if you use the tunnel…because of a change, however. up somehow,” he said. Located under the Downtown According to Sergeant Randy Bar- there is always going to be more “I would say that the food is very However, the downside to hav- Connector at the corner of Hop- rone of GTPD, the idea of closing traffic on the other routes. [Pedes- similar to last year,” said second- ing made-to-order food lines, said kins and Towers, the tunnel has the tunnel at night isn’t new. trians] are more visible [and] a tun- year Mechanical Engineering ma- Tice, “is it takes time. There will be seen a noticeable rise in usage since “Years ago, the tunnel used to be nel is closed off [to view].” jor Albert Whiteside. He said the lines.” the opening of Technology Square. closed, but it hasn’t been [lately]. Student opinion seems to con- main differences he noticed were While Tice said Dining Services This increased traffic has spurred Now with Technology Square open, cur with that idea. the “extra made-to-order lines and will take a look at what can be done the Department of Facilities and a lot of people who want to go there “I wouldn’t walk down there at the tray return.” to minimize wait times, “I don’t Georgia Tech Police Department will use the tunnel, so they decided night. The other side of the tunnel Others are satisfied with the food. know that we can do a lot about to start new renovations aimed at to close it down at night,” he said. isn’t exactly the best side of town,” “I think it’s pretty good,” said first- that,” said Tice. preventing campus crime. Part of the rationale behind the said Alissa Feucht, a resident of Har- year Industrial Engineering major Students are not the only ones Many already may have noticed closure is that the more routes there rison dorm. Summer Ienuso. “There seems to going to Woodruff anymore, either. the trimmed shrubbery around the are, the less traffic there will be on “The positive: it makes it incon- be a larger [food serving] variety as Moore said she knows several of her entrance, the working lights around each route. The fewer routes avail- venient for people to come to our opposed to Brittain.” colleagues in Auxiliary Services who and inside the tunnel and the new able at night, the more traffic there campus. The negative: it makes it Both first-year Computer Sci- prefer to travel across campus to yellow emergency call boxes on both will be, and a more secure environ- inconvenient for people to come to ence major Blake Israel and first- Woodruff to eat on their break, rather sides of the tunnel. The biggest ment will result. our campus,” said Michael Lam, a year Electrical Engineering major than travel the shorter distance to change, however, is yet to come, “There’s always safety in num- resident of Towers dorm. “In the Eamon Causey said they like the the Student Center Food Court, with the installation of new gates at bers,” Barrone said. “There’s no rea- positive case, it keeps unwanted ac- food. which is next door to Auxiliary Ser- both ends of the tunnel. son to have [the tunnel] open [at tivity out, and possibly keeps the “The only downfall is it’s in a vices’ offices. The new gates resemble the kind night],” Barrone said. “It’s another campus just that little bit safer, but small area,” said Causey. “Maybe Tice said that she herself has eat- of doors that shopkeepers use to entrance to our campus besides the there’s still all the other ways in,” he they could just work on the way en at Woodruff five times. “I love it; protect their stores after closing. As 10th street, 5th street and North Ave- said. people go in and out.” it’s great!” she said. 6 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique NEWS Breaking Theta Xi wins Red Cross award By Daniel Amick the Bubble News Editor On Tuesday, Theta Xi fraterni- ty was awarded for its efforts in do- nating blood platelets to the American A lot of things went on outside of the bubble of Georgia Tech this Red Cross. week. Visit www.bubble.nique.net to find links to complete arti- Donating platelets is a lengthy cles about the stories below and other important issues. two-hour process that involves re- moving blood through one needle, Al Arabiya airs purported audiotape of Saddam filtering out platelets and returning the blood to the donor with a sec- On Wednesday, the Arabic news network Al Arabiya broadcast ond needle. an audiotaped statement that was supposedly made by deposed Iraqi In a celebration attended by Red leader Saddam Hussein. The voice demanded that all US troops Cross CEO Marsha Johnson Evans, evacuate Iraq or face more attacks. The tape also denounced Presi- Deans Karen Boyd and Stephanie dent George W. Bush for lying about why the US removed Saddam Ray, and Buzz, Jeff Smith and The- from office in April. The Central Intelligence Agency is analyzing the ta Xi were inducted into the Baxter By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS tape to determine if the voice is in fact Saddam’s. Donation Hall of Fame. Buzz looks on as a Theta Xi donates platelets after Tuesday’s ceremony. Smith has been responsible for The procedure takes so long that donors watch movies to pass the time. Small airplane crashes into Stone Mountain organizing a Greek Week with the Red Cross for the last three years. to consistent donations. The award “an awesome, awesome thing.” A single-engine plane crashed close to the top of Stone Mountain, During this week, various Greek is “a big thing,” said Shaw. “We’re very passionate about 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The crash occurred at approxi- organizations compete to see which Theta Xi’s history with the Red this,” he said. This year, the Greek mately 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officials were unsure of where the plane was can donate the most. Alum Jon Jones Cross goes back to 1994, when alum Week competition will expand to coming from or where it was going, and the exact number of people first organized the event. Ed Shaw first donated. Shaw flew in include Greek organizations from aboard was also unknown. Witnesses claimed that the plane seemed Red Cross employee Lynn Smith, from Kansas to be present for the the University of Georgia. to be attempting acrobatic moves before crashing and bursting into who nominated Theta Xi for the ceremony and to make another plate- Blood platelets are used to help flame. Debris was scattered around the side of the mountain oppo- national award, said Tech was “the let donation. treat cancer patients, especially young site the famous carved memorial. Rescuers recovered one body from best school period” when it comes Smith said the entire effort was children. the crash site Tuesday.

US vetoes UN resolution condemning Israel UHR from page 3 against it. Student Center a climbing wall will On Tuesday, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolu- that the events will continue to en- A bill authored and proposed by be set up, along with a number of tion condemning Israel’s recent threat to remove Yasser Arafat, the joy the success that the “Georgia President Nate Watson was then inflatables and other attractions for Palestinian Authority President. 11 out of the 15 Security Council Tech Night at Six-Flags” did. moved into Old Business. The bill students. members voted in favor of the resolution. Germany, Britain and Before ending her report, DiSa- was an appointment bill naming The Casino housed in the Stu- Bulgaria abstained from voting. The resolution, proposed by Sudan batino also requested that members Ben Lawder as a Senior Representa- dent Center will be the main attrac- and Syria, came on the heals of a statement by a leading Israeli cabinet of the House fill out surveys that tive. The House passed the bill with tion, however, offering multiple member implying that Israel might try to kill the Palestinian leader. would be used by Barons in their a unanimous vote after a small dis- roulette, craps, poker and blackjack Another official quickly denied that. Last week, the Israeli Security most recent books aimed at giving cussion. tables. There will also be video games Council decided to expel Arafat from office in principle because the high school seniors an idea of what Representatives then addressed for the more electronically inclined; Israeli government blames Arafat for not attempting to stop recent to expect of Gerogia Tech campus an allocation bill for this tonight’s Halo, NCAA Football and Basket- deadly terrorist attacks on Israelis. life. Ramblin’ Nights’ “Vegas Night.” ball will all be supported in a multi- The House then addressed an The event will take place at the Stu- person gaming environment for up Swedish foreign minister stabbed while shopping allocation bill giving a little over a dent Center from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. to 12 people. On top of all of that, $1000 to a new sorority on campus Residence Hall Association Repre- the third floor of the Student Cen- A man was arrested Tuesday in connection to the murder of Anna for ads it planned to purchase in the sentative Ryan Spanier told mem- ter will offer an all-night swing dance Lindh, Sweden’s foreign minister. Police have taken the samples of Technique to encourage member- bers about the wide range of venues for students. the suspect’s DNA and will compare it to DNA taken from a baseball ship. The sorority representative that the night would offer students. Once discussion began, the allo- cap found near the crime scene in a Stockholm, Sweden mall. The reported to the members of the House There will be talents like a Si- cation bill was amended from its suspect has not been named, but officials called him a 35-year old that they had just recently been ac- natra-styled singer, show-girls (ful- original amount to $3,500. After drifter. Police still want to question at least five other people about cepted to the Panhellenic Council ly clothed) with the high-rollers, some brief discussion on this bill, the crime. Lindh, Sweden’s most popular public official and strong and that because of the council’s roaming jugglers and a magician, Ben Lawder expressed his opinion proponent of European integration, was stabbed repeatedly last guidelines for all sororities, this would caricature artists drawing for free that it was important to follow up Wednesday. She died from blood loss after 10 hours of surgery. A be a one-time need. and, beginning at 10:30 p.m., a hyp- Six-Flags with continued events for memorial service is scheduled for today. The bill was then passed by the notist in the Ferst Center. the students. The House then voted House with only four reps voting In addition, just outside of the to approve the amended allocation.

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Quote of the week: “I'm living so far beyond my income OPINIONS TECHNIQUE that we may almost be said to be “The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper” living apart.”—E. E. Cummings Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 Serving Georgia Tech Since 1911

OUR VIEWS Consensus Opinion Cuts wound quality The latest budget cuts suggested by the University System of Georgia’s chancellor, Tom Meredith, merely highlight the financial struggles Georgia’s universities have had to face in the past two years. These new cuts, currently proposed to be a five percent decrease in the operating budget, follow the 2.5 percent cut to the current fiscal year’s budget with which Tech and the other universities around the state are already being forced to cope. The myriad of challenges Tech must now overcome include figuring out where the cuts should come from. Around the state, the cuts have resulted in a decrease in the number of classes taught by full-time professors and difficulty in register- ing for required classes, which has led to some seniors having to graduate later than they expected. Additionally, class sizes have increased. While some effects of the cuts are being seen at other schools around the state, few noticeable changes have occurred at Tech thus far. The pain of the financial pinch has yet to trickle down to the level of the students; perhaps this is a positive By Matt Norris / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS indication that the administrators and financial planners at Tech have been effective in their efforts to handle the budget squeeze. If this trend were to continue despite additional fund Tech Square brings city closer to home reductions, and educational quality is maintained, then a call After over four years at this school, to action would not be necessary for Georgia Tech. I finally feel like I’m in college. Well, “Technology Square is the most If, however, Tech found it necessary to begin looking for at a college, that is. Technology beneficial construction project I places to slash financial support, it would be beneficial to look Square has finally given Georgia Tech the college feel, albeit a little too late have seen while I have been a at places other than academic programs; instead, perhaps this for old folks like me. student at Georgia Tech.” situation would provide the perfect excuse to consider yet Growing up in Pittsburgh, I fre- another raise in tuition (for both in- and out-of-state students) quently visited campuses such as Julia Trapold the University of Pittsburgh and Penn Advertising Manager and to re-examine the Hope scholarship at the state-wide level. State to see my older friends or to The preservation of the school’s academic reputation is of hang out. These campuses had re- the utmost importance: if Tech is to be able to continue tail stores, restaurants and bars all pecially across the highway. They which is an unusual combination. within walking distance of the dorms liked the campus contained safely The new Management complex recruiting top graduate students, especially considering the and academic buildings. on the west side of I-75/85, and also highly benefits several academ- weight the quality of our graduate programs has in the school’s When I visited Georgia Tech my they didn’t want to walk to Mid- ic departments. Before this year, the national rankings, then financial support for research and senior year of high school, it seemed town to get to class. School of Management was stuck like the campus from a college in As usual, student input was ig- over in the triangular complex that fellowships must be available. the middle of nowhere had been nored, and plans for the construc- also contained the Instructional The bottom line of these budget cuts is that the Institute has transplanted into downtown Atlanta. tion continued. But I’m sure anyone Center and the ISyE department. less money to dole out. If we are to protect the integrity of a When I was on campus, I didn’t feel who complained is happily partak- Moving across the highway has not like I was in a large city—all I saw ing in the many benefits of Tech- only given the Management depart- Georgia Tech education and all that it stands for, then we were trees and old brick buildings. I nology Square. ment new facilities, it has doubled must be willing to pay now, perhaps literally, by paying in- didn’t see a “college town” atmo- Although Tech has always been the ISyE space, since they have tak- sphere, like at Penn State or the only blocks from Midtown, expand- en over the old Management build- creased tuition fees, in order to secure the school’s long-term University of Georgia. I wasn’t both- ing the campus across the highway ing. success. It would be better for the individuals of the Institu- ered by this—I just figured I was has made us seem closer. Now Thad Although the distance between tion, including the students, to make sacrifices now, to pre- choosing city life over college life. I and Joe’s is a mere three blocks from Tech Square and campus has caused didn’t think you could have both. the Management building, so a quick some concern, the transportation vent having to pay in lower rankings and larger classes in the But this year has changed my drink is easy to obtain after class. options available seem to be han- future. perspective on things. Tech now Also, walking to restaurants and bars dling things rather well. offers a campus in the middle of a on Peachtree doesn’t seem quite as The addition of the Tech Trol- Consensus editorials reflect the majority opinion of the city and the friendly feel to go with far anymore. Once Moe’s and the ley has helped move students from Editorial Board of the Technique, but not necessarily the it. other restaurants are added to Tech one campus area to another. Plus, Not being a Management ma- Square, there will be even more walk- we get the added benefit of seeing opinions of individual editors. jor, I made my first trek over to ing-distance options to choose from. an “old-time” trolley driving around Technology Square last week. I had The new Georgia Tech Hotel campus, which— you’ve got to agree driven through it many times, but and Conference Center will likely with me here—is definitely more EDITORIAL BOARD had never made the walk from cam- attract more parents who are visit- visually appealing than the old Stinger pus to get the true experience. I felt ing their children, as well as attract buses. Tony Kluemper, Editor-in-Chief like I was in another world. businessmen visiting Atlanta. The Technology Square is the most Across the highway, there was increased business in the Midtown beneficial construction project I have Justin Partlo, Managing Editor Kimberly Rieck, Sports Editor an ice cream store, a phone store, a area can only help Tech. Plus, did seen since I have been at Georgia Daniel Amick, News Editor Scott Meuleners, Photography Editor bookstore, a copy store and, of course, you know that there is a bar in the Tech. It was completed rather quickly Jennifer Lee, Focus Editor Karl Guertin, Online Editor a Starbucks—with many more stores hotel? Unfortunately, it doesn’t open and efficiently, and without much Art Seavey, Entertainment Editor Julia Trapold, Advertising Manager are on the way. When I was a fresh- until three o’clock. disruption to students, which you Jennifer Schur, Opinions Editor Jody Shaw, Associate Editor man, all I could walk to were the Besides the obvious benefits for definitely can’t say about the SAC Varsity and the Wendy’s that used current students, the new addition renovations. After completion, it to be under the Georgia State apart- will likely draw many more pro- opened fully functional and in time Copyright Notice Copyright © 2003, Tony Kluemper, Editor-in-Chief, and by the Board of Student Publications. The ments. spective students, and maybe affect for the fall semester. I’d like to ap- Technique is an official publication of the Georgia Tech Board of Student Publications. No part of this When Technology Square was students’ decisions to attend Tech. plaud the people who coordinated paper may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the Editor or from the Board of first proposed, many students were Tech has integrated the college cam- this project, for surely everyone on Student Publications. The ideas expressed herein are those of the Editor or the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Student Publications, the students, staff or faculty of the opposed to the idea. They didn’t pus with the urban atmosphere, as this campus will benefit in one way Georgia Institute of Technology or the University System of Georgia. want the campus to spread out, es- well as the small-town atmosphere, or another. OPINIONS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 9 Be proactive in the protection of your privacy This week, while working in them, they probably wouldn’t a computer lab which was snug- have been as free in sharing what BUZZ gled into a shoebox-sized room “This hour-long, forced foray a bad kisser the boy was. With in a campus building that will the small population that makes Around the Campus remain unnamed, I unintention- into other peoples’ lives up our Tech community, com- ally overheard a conversation tran- reminded me of points we all bined with the fact that every- What do you think spiring between two people. need to remember.” one is a part of so many different I was busily click-clacking groups of people, it’s beneficial about the new away on my keyboard when I Jennifer Schur to think about how many of your caught interesting snippets of the Opinions Editor friends (or random people sit- conversation, so I stayed for more; ting next to you in public) you Woodruff dining turns out, the two people are think don’t know each other, Teaching Assistants who were sponsibility to tap them on the you. My experience with the TAs when in reality they do. hall? in the said lab grading lab re- shoulder and, speaking for un- proves that you may think you If you are in a public setting ports and lab quizzes. dergrads worldwide who are op- are in a safe place to talk about and talking about private infor- The interesting part of their pressed by up-tight TAs, say, anything, when in actuality there mation, at least try to be incon- talk, and what inspired this edi- “’Scuse me, but I don’t think are ears everywhere. Those ears spicuous and quiet for the sake torial, was the freeness with which you’re being very nice, and you belong to people who might know of the people around you (I don’t they were discussing the stupid- never know who’s listening. the people who are the subject really want to know about that ity and slowness of the students Ehem.” of the conversation, too—I took time you got caught not wash- in their lab sections. With two But I held back. Eventually, the TAs’ words back to my room- ing your hands after using the other people sitting not three they moved on to other topics of mate for a good laugh (and to bathroom). feet away from the pair, in an conversation (did you really want wonder if we were ever some of Most importantly for this undergrad (as in, the kinds of me to know that this weekend the “stupid ones”). Not only can school, you never know who’s students who take the lab for was the first time you had ever talking about a sensitive issue looking over the shoulder of the which these people are TAs) com- been that drunk and that you with lots of people around be person you’re talking to on In- puter lab, why in the world would hurt yourself but you don’t re- dangerous for the subjects’ rep- stant Messenger. When you’re Kim Cooper they feel so comfortable ragging member how?) and I was no long- utations and feelings, but can telling one of your friends an AE Sophomore on students? er treated with rants about making cause innocent bystanders to have embarrassing story about your Sure, I got a kick out of hear- lab groups smaller because they possibly undeserved, but nega- latest escapades, remember that “How the food sections are ing their complaints, in between all just copy each other and why tive, views of you. you never know whether her separate, unlike in Brittain.” comments about how hard The the students who ask all the ques- For example, my roommate friends are all peering over her Lord of the Rings is to read in tions still do the worst grade- was sitting at the Campanile the shoulder and laughing. Spanish, and, yeah, I made a wise. This hour-long, forced foray other day when she overheard For the sake of those around point to remember exactly what into other peoples’ lives reminded two girls talking about a boy one you and if you don’t want to be they said since I knew my room- me of a few points we all need to of them had just met. My room- laughed at, made fun of or mate is in the class they were be reminded of, especially living ie quickly realized that the boy thought of as mean and crass, be talking about, but at the same in this increasingly small world they were talking about was the conscientious about what you’re time I felt strangely burdened in which everyone knows prac- ex-boyfriend of one of her good saying and where you’re saying with knowledge of their conver- tically everyone else. friends. Had the chatting girls it. Thanks, from the girl in the sation—as if it was now my re- You never know who is around realized who was sitting next to second row. OUR VIEWS Hot or Not YOUR VIEWS Letters to the Editor Six Flags an unnoted success or Manu Raghanan HOT NOT As one who was involved in through to a wildly successful the planning and funding for conclusion. And all this in a con- EE Freshman the GT at Six Flags night as well text where complaints about the “Tray return looks like it’s as one who attended, along with fun side of Georgia Tech are 7,200 other Tech folks, I was often heard. The SGA, Ben something out of Star Wars.” looking forward to the Technique Lawder in particular, and the coverage of this major event. In GSS deserve major credit for pull- fact, I believe ing this off. it was the We used the largest gath- “[Six Flags] was the recently es- ering of tablished Topping V-ball “Buzziness” Tech stu- kind of collaboration Student Life For the first time ever, a team Not only is the title of the new dents at any between students and Fund to sub- from the Atlanta Coast Confer- DVD/VHS featuring the latest event other sidize the ence is in the top five of the pairing of Georgia Tech and Au- than a foot- the Institute that we all event. Park- NCAA’s national rankings for burn football cheesy, it also ball game in seek.” ing and women’s volleyball. With their sounds like the title for a bad the history of Transporta- win Sunday over Nebraska, porn movie. Open for Buzziness the Institute. tion offered Tech’s volleyball team rocketed is the newest offering from All I found free shuttle into the No. 5 spot on the rank- ramblinwreck.com and prom- was a photo with a negative ref- service. Jimmy Ouyang ings, bumping the Cornhuskers ises the ability to “relive one of erence to waiting in line for a Overall, this was the kind of MGT Junior back to Tech’s former place at the most memorable games in ride. collaboration between students No. 10. It’s great to see a Tech Tech history!” Great concept, This event wasn't just about and the Institute that we all seek. “The looks and the new con- team ranked so high nationally. but couldn’t the PR people have numbers, although that alone I am disappointed that the Tech- veyor belt.” Way to go, girls! thought of a less goofy title? would justify a story. Six Flags nique did not give it the cover- was a wonderful example of stu- age it deserved. dent initiative, Institute sup- port—both financial and Lee Wilcox advisory—and student follow- Vice President, Student Affairs

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Sure, some of sidered by the Editorial Board of the Tech- Coverage Requests great events to come this year— the activities they have planned nique to be of valid intent will not be printed. Press releases and requests for coverage Editors reserves the right to edit for style, may be made to the editor-in-chief or to indi- Photos by Shyam Seshadri first Six Flags, now this—can it sound cool, but others make us content, and length. Only one submission per vidual section editors. For more information, get Better than Ezra? wonder what they’re thinking. person will be printed each term. visit http://nique.net/stuorgguide.pdf. 10 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique OPINIONS Through the looking glass YOUR VIEWS California’s latest shenanigans recall Julius Caesar Letters to the Editor efore now, we knew the ical rally promoting himself as the through refusal to participate. Honor I respect the most is our past gover- Key piece of otherworldly place called next state leader. Davis has at least and integrity are rapidly disappear- nor and current Senator Zell Mill- B California as a melting pot been spared an “Et tu Brute” since ing from the political scene—state er. I disagree with many of his social of diversity and questionable the backstabbing takes place on public legislators in Texas are willing to views (and, hey, the guy went to goalpost values. Where else can you find ac- television. leave the state they represent in or- UGA), but I respect the man for his ceptance of legalized marijuana, pow- While we’re there, whatever hap- der to obstruct a vote, and the Sen- willingness to often disregard the er brownouts and at a minimum pened to the good of the Republic? ate Democrats have repeatedly shown imaginary political divide, follow- history the marital infidelity of Gary Con- Brutus was willing to sacrifice his their jackassness in the months-long ing his beliefs rather than an invisi- dit? dearest friend for the benefit of the filibuster over Estrada’s appointment. ble yoke. forgotten Now the state teetering upon the Empire, Even Strom Thurmond The next time you vote— edge of the San Andreas is seeking but politi- would be rolling in his whether the election is I enjoyed the piece covering the to redefine the face of modern Amer- cians today grave, crying out for President of the history of Georgia Tech's goalpost ican politics. A recall vote for Gov- over- for Constitu- United States or a tearing tradition, but one impor- ernor Gray Davis has given us the whelming- tional due pro- representative of tant instance of this tradition was most recent example of how absurd ly portray cess once his your student or- omitted in the recent edition of the politics has become. A statesman Cassius’s 24-hour vigil ganization—learn Technique. such as Davis required no less than role. Here’s was concluded. each candidate’s On Thanksgiving weekend in 13 years as governor or lieutenant an image to Today, we strengths and 1999, Tech beat the University of governor to help completely wreck consider: have two firm- weaknesses and Georgia 51-48 in overtime at Grant the state economy, destroy the state’s two men ly entrenched make an informed Field after UGA got greedy and 'fum- ability to power itself and support (or women ALAN MICHAELS political estab- decision. Perhaps bled' on the two yard line, while legislation that makes the rest of the for that COLUMNIST lishments—every- then we can focus on going for the game winning score in nation wonder if the San Andreas is matter) body else is tossed in improving society ac- regulation. Tech ran out the clock, actually a black hole. Okay, so they running for President in a close con- with the Libertarians, cording to the original kicked a winning field goal over finally decided to get rid of the guy. test. The winner emerges victori- odd ducks like Perot and provisions and inten- Georgia, and for the second straight Congratulations! ous, and the loser licks his wounds, Ventura, or Nader’s Green tions of the Consti- time in two years, the goalposts came In today’s society, the amazing agreeing to become the Vice-Presi- marauders. Party affiliation has be- tution rather than down in celebration. thing is not only that Davis is being dent because that is the best thing come more important than any other watching the sex- I hope that some mention will recalled, but also how California is for the nation. The two fierce oppo- consideration, so much so that the ual perversions of be made in an upcoming edition of deciding to elect the next governor. nents then work together over the ballots clearly place the party name a disgraced the paper, since the Georgia victory From an initial applicant pool of next four years for the benefit of next to the candidate’s for voters Rhodes play- was the sweetest one of all. over 5,000 candidates vying for the their countrymen. Sound like a fairy too stupid to make an informed de- boy or a two- simple plurality election, the lead- tale? Just open up a history book to cision (sorry Florida). I don’t think month limbo Ben Swain ers in the race turn out to be the the first fifty years of the United I’ve ever seen a candidate besides while attempt- gte703j Terminator and Lieutenant Gover- States and you shall see how mag- Perot willing to run an entirely is- ing to recall a GT alumnus and proud owner of a nor Bustamonte. Schwarzenegger is nanimous the early VPs truly were. sue-oriented campaign so that vot- California governor. piece of 1999 history doing quite well at winning the mock Perhaps the era that also beheld ers knew where their potential And with the Twilight Zone-feel- high-school popularity contest, while Hamilton and Burr’s duel is not the representatives stand. No doubt ing to this modern crapshoot, Davis Bustamonte’s daily schedule for the answer, but it is a hell of a lot more you can tell I fall on the more con- may very well remain at the helm on last few weeks has been to support productive than the mudslinging, servative side of the political spec- October 7th; if so, I’d be ready to Davis one hour, followed by a polit- scandals and culling opposition trum, and yet the modern politician hear the subtle threat: “I’ll be back.” pageFOCUS 11 Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 11 Do you hear the people sing? Handle with care Randal Keith shines as Jean Valjean in Broadway Many students aren’t aware of the library’s FOCUS classic Les Miserables, which plays at the Fox this collection of rare books, which includes a first week and ends its run Sunday. Page 17 edition copy of Newton’s Principia. Page 13 Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 Budget cuts already taking toll on schools With new cuts being proposed and previous cuts already putting a strain on Tech’s academic resources, the Technique takes a college-by-college look at how the administration is coping. By Joshua Cuneo and Zen Mehra This includes part-time and visit- minations, a reality which may come college are feeling less of the finan- ment. Staff Writers ing faculty as well as replacements true if the budget worsens. cial pinch, since their funding comes “As a large portion of our fund- for faculty who are on sabbatical or “We have no choice,” Schuster largely from external sponsors. ing comes from state revenues, a Budget cuts have impacted Tech’s have left the institution. said. “Almost all of our budget is “Faculty members in the college struggling state would imply a strug- separate colleges in different ways; Rosser and company chose this people.” have been very successful in… se- gling college,” he said. we have interviewed numerous di- route to minimize the impact on To that end, the college has scaled curing funds to keep the research The college has its own “shock rectors and associate deans belong- the college. “We have made every back on new hires and is effort going,” said Schuster, “so that’s absorbers,” however, and student ing to various colleges as to the extent attempt to preserve our core mis- not as affected directly by the state tuition, research programs and oth- of the problem and how they were sion of courses for our undergradu- budget situation.” er sources of funding cushion the planning to handle it. The powers- ate majors and graduate students, as impact of the cuts. that-be were quizzed on issues rang- well as general education courses College of Engineering However, the COE has responded ing from the impact of the cuts on such as English composition, Though a majority of the to cuts by cutting down on the hir- their respective colleges and areas technical writing, history, gov- research projects in the Col- ing of faculty support staff as well as being affected to their outlook for ernment and politics required lege of Engineering are curbing the recruitment of new fac- the future. What emerged was an for all Tech students,” she said. funded by government ulty. analysis of the issues being faced by “Decisions such as hiring fewer agencies such as the Davidson firmly states that “our each college and its own ways of part-time faculty have the least im- Department of De- clear goal is to make sure that the

dealing with it. pact on our core mission.” fense and the De- core functions of the college, such ○○○○○ partment of Energy, as teaching and research, are not College of Sciences it is surprising to note affected.” Ivan Allen College The College of Sciences, unlike that the cuts have not The Ivan Allen College has al- the Ivan Allen College, is try- had a large impact on College of Architecture ready started making visible chang- ing to avoid restricting class- research funding. This, Eric Trevena, Director of Ad- es in response to the cuts. According es. “Most freshmen and Dr. Narl Davidson, ministration at the College of Ar- to Dean Sue Rosser, the college has sophomores … take a Associate Dean of chitecture, predicts a budget cut of had to restrict access to some of its large number of Operations and Budgets about 2.5 percent for the college summer and special academic year College of Science at the COE, said proudly, “is a over the current financial year, al- courses taught by part-time faculty. courses during tribute to our fine faculty, research- though this hasn’t yet been official- “For example, in Modern Lan- their first two ers and graduate students.” ly confirmed. guages, we have had to turn away years here,” looking at combin- However, with a host of its pro- Other sources of funding, such some 250 students per semester who said Dean Gary ing sections of some grams consistently ranked in the as endowments, should lessen the sought entry into our courses,” she Schuster. “If we of their more popu- nation’s top ten and home to one of impact of this cut, though the state said. were to limit access to the first- lar courses to reduce the finest research and development remains the primary source of fund- Furthermore, while the cuts have years … then probably we would the number of in- programs, the COE serves as a ba- ing in this case. not forced the college to begin ter- delay student graduation.” structors necessary. rometer for economic fluctuations. minating full-time faculty and staff, At the same time, the college is Luckily, faculty and stu- Davidson admitted that things were For the Colleges of Computing and

they have scaled back on new hires. attempting to avoid employee ter- dents conducting research under the difficult for the college at the mo- Management, see Budget, page 15 ○○○○○○ Committee plans reunion with ○○○○○ Faces at Georgia Tech hopes of solving sophomore slump FACES By Jay Reinebold exclusively sophomores, however, West Campus bagpiper toots his horn Contributing Writer and includes several students from other years as well. By Sid Parmar Georgia Tech can be a rough According to Dan Porter, a Contributing Writer place. Freshmen year brings reg- member of the committee, “sec- istration, meeting new people and ond year students tend to have a Students who live on West Cam- trying to fit in on campus; stu- loss of numbers.” Some students pus may have heard the strains of a dents have to leave the life they do not return to Tech at all, bagpipe floating—or, perhaps more knew as a high choosing to appropriately—blasting its way school senior drop out of through the air on occasional nights. and become a college alto- Many have wondered, “Who is makes college stu- “[The sophomore gether or that sound?” dent. Senior reunion will be] a transfer. Most know him only as the bag- year causes For stu- piper, but to his friends he is known students to place to... run into dents who as Ross Marklein. fret over what people that you knew remain at A resident of Folk Hall, he often they are going Tech, num- plays his bagpipe (or bagpipes; both to do after freshmen year but... bers show the singular and plural form are ac- they graduate. haven’t had a chance that they of- ceptable, he clarified) on the steps However, ten have in front of the dorm. which is the to run into yet.” lower grades He’s traveled to many places— most difficult their sopho- Dan Porter but as it turns out, he is not Scot- year of all? more year Sophomore Project committee tish. Or Irish, for that matter. According to when com- member “Bagpipes are a Scottish instru- some stu- pared to ment, not Irish,” he said. “I don’t dents, the an- freshmen know why, but people always think swer may year. they are Irish.” surprise you— sophomore year. In addition, without Fresh- No, Marklein’s very much Amer- A group of students have man Experience, students lose a ican, though he has lived in several formed a Sophomore Commit- lot of the close friends they made different states: Vermont, Michi- tee, an outgrowth of this past during freshman year. Also, al- gan, California and now Georgia. March’s Sophomore Summit. though students have established He has moved numerous times, but While previous summits have fo- themselves at Georgia Tech, was able to finish his high school in cused on leadership, this year’s sophomores begin to get further one state. By Andrew Saulters / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS focused on class identity. The So if he’s not Scottish, how did Ross Marklein, a freshman living in Folk hall, plays the bagpipes outside committee is not made up of See Slump, page 12 his dorm, clad in jacket and kilt, though he is not Scottish himself. He is part See Bagpipe, page 12 of the Atlanta Pipe Band, which performs regularly around Atlanta. 12 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique FOCUS

from page 11 but Marklein’s only been playing since there is no place to put it in from page 11 “It’s a good place to find people Bagpipe for less than half that time. front of him, and much like march- Slump with similar interests to help put a he decide to pick up the instrument? “It will soon be three years since ing band, he has to know how to in their curriculum and must begin program together,” says Porter. Well, like most things in life, it was I started,” he said proudly, though keep in step. “I can do the first three the difficult process of deciding on Events such as these are expected to all for the sake of a girl. “I hate he added jokingly, “I don’t know if without even thinking now, but I a major and what career options are help rejuvenate friendships made dur- telling this story, [but] there was I am behind or ahead.” still have to work on the last two,” available to that major. ing freshmen year which may have this girl,” he said. “She wanted to His musical repertoire includes said Ross. The Sophomore Committee, cooled during the course of the sum- join [a bagpipe band], and asked me traditional as well as contemporary Though he’s been singled out however, hopes to change all that, mer. if I wanted to do it, and of course I pieces. He can even play “annoying because of his bagpiping abilities, or at least make the transition easier These events could not only help said yes.” he is much like any other incoming on returning students. keep past friendships alive, but make However, Marklein ended up freshman. He hasn’t quite figured The committee presented a pro- new ones as well. For instance, many with the instrument instead of the out his major yet, which puts him in posal for a Sophomore Project at sophomores may meet students in girl. “After two months she ended “There was this girl... the same boat as most incoming last week’s SGA meeting. their same grade that they had never up quitting, but I stuck with it,” he She wanted to join [a Tech students. He is currently in Their first event is to have a “re- talked to before, additionally pro- said. aerospace engineering, but Marklein union” for returning freshmen at moting class identity. And for him, bagpiping isn’t just bagpipe band], and is quick to add that it might change Tech. It will occur Sept. 25 and Sophomore Committee strives a quirky hobby. He also plays in the asked me if I wanted to biomedical engineering, or some- feature a hot air balloon and a short to be an all-inclusive organization, Atlanta Pipe Band, an ensemble thing else. address by Pres- rather than just which includes thirty pipers, drum- to do it, and of course As most people don’t usually hear ident Clough. focusing on one mers and dancers. I said yes.” the bagpipe in their daily life, Mar- The re- group, such as The group performs often, and klein attracts a fair share of atten- union, however, “Despite a few Greeks or SGA Ross Marklein in the past has played in the Fourth tion. is more than just representatives. AE freshman and bagpiper planned events, much of July Parade, as well as at the Roswell “I mean, really, who does that?” a carnival-style The goal of in- Cultural Arts Center and the Clay- commented Cameron Davis, a PL event. of what the... clusiveness is per- ton County Performing Arts Cen- in Folk. “I think it’s kind of funny.” According to Committee plans will haps ironic, ter. theme songs of TV shows,” but re- But so far, with the exception of Porter, “It’s a though, because So despite the fact that Marklein frains from that because “it’s insult- a few, people have enjoyed his tunes. place to hang vary from year to by its very nature isn’t Scottish, he does own the re- ing,” he said. “It helps make allies,” said Mar- out and get year.” the Sophomore quired bagpipe accessories, which, The bagpipes aren’t an easy in- klein. some free food Committee is ex- of course, include a kilt. strument to play. It takes a great When he played for me during and run into clusive to sopho- The band will also be competing amount of precision and skill to play the interview, he attracted quite a people that you mores. at the Highland Games in South them. First and foremost, an enor- crowd. Numerous people ap- knew freshmen year but that you The division between freshmen Carolina in the near future, which mous lung capacity is required to proached us to commend him. haven’t had a chance to run back and sophomores, and sophomores is one of the reasons why Marklein continuously fill the bag of the pipes. Also, while playing outdoors, into yet.” and juniors will perhaps grow more chooses to play “You’d be lucky if you can a Marklein has found that he is not While the notion of free things distinct because of this organiza- outside: to make sound the first time you the only bagpiper on campus—an- may entice many college students tion. Whether or not this is a good get used to play,” said Marklein. Also, other bagpiper approached him while to show up, Sophomore Commit- thing remains to be seen. playing in the piper must con- he was playing. He hopes that his tee plans to provide other events as However, the group maintains the hot tinuously squeeze outdoor playing will help publicize well, including barbecues at a pro- that the second year on campus is weather. the bag in order the instrument. fessor’s house and academic help. where help is needed most. Mem- In full to force air However, if you’re one of the Despite a few planned events, bers of the committee are also look- Scottish through the pipes, few who happen to be studying when much of what the Sophomore Com- ing into similar initiatives for juniors garb, it gets while also playing Marklein decides to bring out his mittee does will vary from year to and seniors. very hot underneath the jacket, and the music with his pipes, or if you just don’t happen to year. Members present ideas, much Until then, Sophomore Com- he needs to get prepared for the hot fingers. appreciate bagpipe music, you may like in Freshmen Experience or Hall mittee looks to improve the campus weather at the Highland Games. During parades and other group be out of luck. Council, to the committee, and if life of at least one group on campus, It typically takes seven years to performances, Marklein must also “The cops are on my side,” said their idea is accepted then it is car- and make “sophomore slump” dis- become an accomplished bagpiper, memorize entire pieces of music, Marklein with a smile. ried out. appear. FOCUS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 13 Library plans to move rare book archives to new gallery Students may not be aware of the Tech library’s rare book archives, which include a first edition of Newton’s Principia Mathematica and has now grown to include several thousand books. By Kristin Noell with someone important, the copy’s “However,” she wrote, “the time Contributing Writer provenance or ownership history, has come when a few rare items or particularly fine printing or spe- would be valuable for display pur- In some respects, the Georgia cial binding. poses and also for use of the faculty Tech Library is better known for its The library acquired some 20th- who teach the literature of chemis- brand-new technology than for its century scientific and technological try, mathematics or physics.” book collection. However, the li- works before the In keeping brary actually houses quite a bit of authors became with this state- interesting literature, including a accepted author- ment, the collec- unique collection of rare books. ities in their fields, “It’s really great to tion has grown The books in the collection are and now these see the expressions slowly over the occasionally shown to students as books and peri- years through special lectures or used for research, odicals are pro- on the students’ faces gifts and occa- but the library soon plans to make tected because of when they see these sional purchas- this collection more visible by mov- the great impor- es, and today ing it to a new gallery. tance of the au- books.” includes many This collection contains several thors’ work. Marilyn Williamson beautiful and thousand books. A book is consid- Although Rare Books Librarian important ered “rare” by its age, the impor- the library owns works. tance of the writer, an association reading editions However, of many of the none exceed the rare books, the rare copies “add depth importance of Newton’s Principia, to the collection,” said Rare the collection’s cornerstone. The li- Books Librarian Marilyn brary’s copy includes a printed tract Williamson. by Newton’s contemporary Edmund “We think it’s important Halley, the noted mathematician to have these major primary and astronomer. works,” she said. In addition to the first edition of Longtime library director the Principia, the Newtoniana col- Dorothy Crosland started the lection also includes the second and collection in the 1950s when third editions. she purchased the first edi- The third edition, which was pub- tion of Sir Isaac Newton’s lished in 1726 when Newton was Principia Mathematica, pub- 82, was the last edition published lished in 1687. during his lifetime. In the 1957/58 Director Tech’s copy was donated to the of Libraries’ annual report, library in 1984 by Dr. Henry C. By Charles Frey / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Crosland wrote, “The acqui- Bourne Jr. This volume once be- Rare Books Librarians Marilyn Williamson and Jody Thompson handle sitions policy of the Director longed to Dr. Bourne’s grandfather, an early copy of Dante’s Inferno with cotton gloves. The library plans to of Libraries has never been Henry Toole Clark, former gover- move the books to a new gallery to publicize the collection to students. to purchase rare books. So nor of North Carolina. much material has been need- In addition to these and other The library also owns a first edi- it was known in the 17th century. ed for the instruction pro- works by Newton, including the tion of Joan Blaeu’s Grand Atlas of Another beautifully detailed book gram, graduate work and first edition of his Opticks (1704) the World (1664-1665). The nine- in the collection is Carl Schramm’s research that it seemed much the library also owns several vol- volume atlas is in Dutch and has Historischer Schauplatz, which con- more important to try and umes by his contemporaries about hundreds of beautiful maps and ex- supply these needs. his work and his life. tensive descriptions of the world as See Books, page 14 14 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique FOCUS

need arises and must be handled Books from page 13 with cotton gloves. Some of the books, such as the Principia Mathe- tains a description of German bridges matica, are occasionally displayed in 1735, including foldout plates for classes. Tech Close up to six feet long. “It’s really great to see the ex- Up A notable early book on engi- pressions on the students’ faces when neering is Il Theatro de gl’Instrumenti they see these books,” Williamson Winner gets a free Technique T-shirt & Machine (Theater of Instruments said. and Machines) by Jacques Besson, To make these books more visi- published in Italian in 1582. ble to the students, the library staff Also, around the time of Geor- will soon move the collection to a gia Tech’s centennial in 1985, the new secure rare book room called library purchased its two millionth the Neely Gallery, which will have book, Charles special glass- Babbage’s On fronted book- the Economy of “We’re excited about shelves so that Machinery and visitors can view Manufactures, getting them into a the books. which was pub- place where people “We’re excit- lished in 1832. ed about getting Understand- can see them more them into a place ably, the collec- readily because where people can tion, which see them more includes works they’ve been invisible readily because in probability for a long time.” they’ve been in- dated as early as visible for a long 1619, is tightly Marilyn Williamson time,” said Will- focused on the Rare Books Librarian iamson. history of sci- In addition ence and tech- to preparing to nology because open the new of the focus of the curriculum at the Neely Gallery, the library is also Institute. planning to digitize many of the By Lauren Griffin / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS However, Georgia Tech also owns volumes in the collection to make an extensive collection of science them universally available outside fiction and early architecture books, of the library. and there are several subject collec- To access the first digitized book tions named for their donors in the from the collection, follow the links archives. on the library web page Last week’s Tech Up Close: Occasionally, library staff finds (www.library.gatech.edu) through A bench surprises in the collection. For ex- Archives to Collections to Rare ample, they recently rediscovered Books. an overlooked and almost forgotten The book, entitled “An Illustra- Last week’s winner: group of unique 19th-century liter- tion of Mensuration of Solid Ge- ary works with highly detailed fore- ometry,” is a text by the 18th-century Stephan Turano edge paintings, which are only visible mathematician John Lodge Cow- when the edges are fanned. ley. Clearly, the collection is very valu- able and must be well cared for. For more information on the digi- Currently all of the rare books are tized books or the rest of the collection, stored in a locked room away from contact Jody Lloyd Thompson or Mari- email: [email protected] public view and under proper hu- lyn Williamson in the Archives and midity and temperature conditions. Records Management Department in They are only removed when the the Library. FOCUS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 15

The administration has been eye- the funds we have available to us.” changes brought on by world events for the COA.” Budget from page 11 ing the various programs and ser- As with the other colleges, DuPree directly impact both the national Diehl is predicting a two-year vices offered by the college with talks too seeks to augment its funding and state economy, which in turn, turnaround on the budget cuts, since In its efforts to combat this, the about cutting the lowest-priority through other sources. External directly impacts cuts passed on to the state budget often falls roughly COA has been forced to eliminate options first. grants and other such sources of GT.” two years behind the federal bud- new initiatives that were planned, But the college has reaped bene- funding step in here. Essential func- “We’re not in a recession, we’re get, and the federal budget is al- as well as defer end-of-year mainte- fits from the cuts as well: an increase tions such as teaching and research in a recovery state of the recession,” ready showing signs of recovery. nance of equipment and computer in graduate student applications. “If remain the first priority, reflecting reminded Schuster. “The rate at “Our direction from the provost upgrades. students don’t have a job, they go the fine traditions of the university. which that recover occurs will de- is that these budget cuts are for this In addition, program marketing back to school, and what that’s done According to Munchak, “We termine how long the current bud- year,” said Diehl, but the news from and promotions is increase the believe that there will be effects, but get problems persist.” the state is that the budget cuts may have been re- quality of grad- we are doing our best to minimize “In the end,” he said, “If we do last through “this year and next year.” duced, as well as uate students,” them and preserve the teaching and things right, we’ll be in a position to Diehl also brought the interest- travel budget for “This approach, we said Diehl. “We research excellence of the DuPree be even stronger when the economy ing point that budget cuts may ac- faculty. As a last have a larger College of Management.” turns around.” tually be beneficial, in that they resort, the Col- think, puts the pool to choose Both Davidson and Trevena see provide “an opportunity for colleg- lege might even decision in the hands from.” ○○○○○ the possibility of future cuts. While es to examine how we do business.” consider the elim- of the people closest In ad- Having seen the trends in all the Davidson agrees that the recession In the end, Schuster posited an ination of certain dition, the col- colleges, one proceeds to the next seems to be ending, he also points question for the Tech community. elective courses to the activities being lege's TA pool logical question, ‘How long will this out that fact that growth isn’t as “So how are the students going to and limiting en- impacted.” has had to com- last?’ strong as it should be. Trevena sees help?” he asked. “That’s an interest- rollment, though pensate for the “This is very difficult to estimate,” “the state of Georgia getting better, ing question. They’re part of the that remains the Faith Diehl smaller budget. said Rosser, “since unanticipated but still some tough times [are] ahead community, [too].” last, drastic op- Director of Administration, For example, tion. College of Computing this semester the Trevena sums infamous it up by saying CS2130 course that “we are try- declared its rec- ing to work through the reductions, itations optional and reduced TA at the same time, maintain the Col- office hours to one per week. lege’s momentum. We are keeping “What we’re hearing from other our basic goals of teaching and re- colleges and from the provost [is search in mind and are taking steps that] we have a larger TA budget to ensure these areas aren’t hit.” than is common,” said Diehl. “It's important to take a look at that: College of Computing Why is it larger? How can we pro- The College of Computing has vide their services in different ways?” taken a slightly different approach This, however, is simply an as- to dealing with the cuts. Faith Die- pect of the scrutiny the administra- hl, Director of Administration at tion is placing on the entire college. the College of Computing, said that “[We're] looking at everything. It's while the administration is still ex- really... more broadly looking at how amining the numbers, few programs do we provide instructional services or employees have as yet been af- and what's the cost structure,” said fected. The college plans to make a Diehl. percentage cut across the board and let each department reprioritize as College of Management it best deems appropriate. At the College of Management, “This approach, we think, puts the impact of budget cuts doesn’t the decision in the hands of the seem to be clear as yet. Dean Terry people closest to the activities being Blum said, “The amount of the cuts impacted,” she said. Each depart- and their impact is not yet clear.” ment head better understands which She added, “We are continuously By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS cuts will minimize the economic looking at possibilities for efficien- CS2130 students Derrick Johnson, Axel Abellard and Ifiok Udowana study for a test in the CoC. In response impact in its area. cies and increased effectiveness with to the budget cuts, the College of Computing has reduced their pool of TAs, making 2130 recitations optional.

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Spikers make history! Can’t live without it ENTERTAINMENT Tech volleyball defeated No. 5 Where are the best places to get Nebraska last weekend to jump up coffee around campus? Check out in the rankings. Page 32 our picks. Page 21 Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 Rocking it up close with Left Front Tire By Hillary Lipko “You kind of have to be [all about though. Contributing Writer the fans]. They’re the ones who make “I was brainwashed,” drummer you,” said Charlie Hamilton, LFT’s and Georgia Tech graduate Josh Somewhere within the cosmos long-time road manager. Davis laughs. there exists a parallel universe in Following their set, Left Front As a band on an independent which concert festivals go off with- Tire spent a good long time talking label, many of the responsibilities out a hitch. Every band arrives on to fans and signing autographs. usually covered by larger labels fall time, there are no equipment disas- Even after the official time for upon the band. Depending upon ters and the crowd is relatively well autographs had ended, the guys stuck the band, this can be either a bless- behaved. around and talked to several fans ing or a curse. For LFT, a short stint Somewhere between Tech Tower who had been cut off at the end of on the Universal label, while it helped and the Masquerade I must have the line. them get their name and music out stepped through a wormhole that “We just want everyone to be to a slightly larger audience by con- transported me to this universe, as tributing a track to the American 99X’s inaugural Upstart Fest took Pie 2 soundtrack, also made the band place under these conditions. realize that the major label life was Under a hot sun on a Saturday “ We realized that not for them. afternoon and into a warm night, “It was too impersonal. There eight bands rocked the Masquerade there were at least 42 was nothing that they were doing Music Park with sounds that ranged girls that at least two for us that we couldn’t already do from reggae-inspired rock to a rein- for ourselves,” said Dillard. carnation of 80s new wave to just or more of us had Carrying out their responsibili- flat-out good alternative music. dated.” ties as a self-promoting band, the The afternoon began with local members of LFT mention their new bands Transmission and Lights Out Justin Holcomb album 42 Ways to Lose a Friend at and continued with the hell-raisers Left Front Tire Guitarist every opportunity. of Habersham County, Left Front “It’s an upbeat album with a kind Tire. of depressing name,” said bassist Having arrived in Atlanta from happy…these people have been Brent Reems. Tampa, Florida, at 6 a.m., the mem- waiting, and we don’t like to disap- “The name came from us think- bers of Left Front Tire found them- point,” said lead singer and guitar- ing and talking about all that we’d selves a bit road-weary. ist Chip Dillard. been through as a band and how we Despite this, their 40-minute set Friends of band members buzzed still were friends after it all,” said was one of the most energetic of all around excitedly giving score up- Dillard said. the bands at Upstart. dates for the Georgia-South Caroli- “As we were talking, we realized Aside from being a powerful force na game. that there were at least 42 girls that onstage, by involving the fans and “We’re big football fans. We love at least two or more of us had dat- By Hillary Lipko / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS creating a bond with the audience Georgia football,” said Dillard as a ed,” said guitarist Justin Holcomb. Left Front Tire guitarist Justin Holcomb hams it up for the audience. The through the live performance, LFT friend gave them the latest update. Resisting the urge to go home band and others including Saves the Day and Hot Hot Heat performed is all about their fans offstage as Don’t automatically hate them for last Saturday at the Masquerade for the 99x Upstart Festival. well. their somewhat misguided leanings, See Tire, page 22 Last chance to catch Les Sushi, Chinese abound off Piedmont By C. Jason Mabry Miserables at Fox Theater Senior Staff Writer

By Charu Fadnavis It is inevitable that a theatrical The Aloha Asian Bistro is pre- Contributing Writer adaptation will lose some of the rich- cisely what any good Asian fare res- ness of the book on which it is based. taurant should be: healthy, It is one of the all-time classics of However, I found Les Miserables the appetizing, fast and filling. The sushi literature, and finally Atlantans can Broadway show to be an absorbing is amazing. Any of the chef’s spe- have a full feast of Les Miserables at and whole experience. cialties are sure bets. The food is the Fox Theater. The visuals, songs and theatrical satisfying and the experience quite The play is based on Victor Hugo’s feel more than made up for any enjoyable, and afterwards, plenty novel of the same title but, even compromises with the content of remains for subsequent meals at without being fresh up on the book, the book or characterizations. home. I was able to follow the story, thanks Besides, there is so much that is The ambiance at Aloha is very mainly to the el- added to the nar- laid back. Lacking is the typical pseu- oquent songs rative of the sto- do-Asian décor of low lighting, bam- and amazing ry by virtue of it boo, tiger motifs and reproduction voices of the per- “The show is being drama- furnishings. formers. tized. These trivialities do not make a The acoustics remarkably briskly The dramatiza- statement at Aloha Asian Bistro, thus of the theatre are paced and will keep tion of Fantine’s allowing the food to take center stage. impressive and death, with white The dining experience is a bit of enhance the ex- you on your toes as light bathing her a surprise. Service is the primary perience of you struggle to keep death bed and goal, and it is most certainly at- watching a her dying request tained. Patrons are checked on by Broadway show. apace with it.” to Valjean to take the waiter, hostess and owner. The music care of her Everyone in the restaurant is ex- flows from scene daughter, left a tremely nice and very helpful, will- By Art Seavey / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS to scene with barely a pause. One lasting impression. ing to explain the contents of any Aloha Asian Bistro, located across from Publix, offers quality Chinese and marvels at the musicians in the pit The story is set in France, amidst dish. Service is prompt and timely, exceptional sushi. The exemplary service sets the restaurant apart. and their flawless synchronization the turmoil of the French Revolu- and deliveries are free in the sur- with what is happening on stage. tion, and revolves around Jean Val- rounding area. and makes the idea of a salad com- tion is certain to go over well. The The show is remarkably briskly jean, played by Randal Keith. For starters, try the staple egg posed of seaweed much more ap- General Tso’s chicken has a lot of paced and will keep you on your Valjean is imprisoned for 19 years drop soup. It is extremely delicious pealing. flavor. The Triple Mongolian is com- toes as you struggle to keep apace of his life for stealing a loaf of bread and has body, unlike many others The teriyaki chicken strips, more posed of chicken, beef and shrimp with it. And yet, for the crucial scenes, to feed his starving nephew. that rely too heavily on water. This of a small meal than an appetizer, in ample portions and has a sauce the tempo drops down and the au- The play opens with Valjean vi- soup is great. are full of flavor and fun, great for one could bottle and place on other dience is permitted to soak in the olating his parole and entering the For a completely different taste, sharing with a friend. dishes as well. emotion and empathize with what the seaweed salad, prepared cold and In terms of the main course, any is taking place. See Fox page 19 in thin strips, is quite interesting, item from the chef’s specialties sec- See Aloha, page 22 18 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

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Darren Hill, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., is an advertising exec- utive who has just been fired. His luck seems to have disappeared. However, he finds out that he is the only surviving relative to his Aunt Sally and is entitled to $150,000. But, here comes the catch: to obtain the money, he has to enter a new choir in the annual Gospel Ex- plosion and emerge victorious. Of course, Lilly, played by Beyoncé Knowles, shows up to help him along the way. The Fighting Temptations con- cerns itself much less with being a movie than with perfecting its mu- sical segments. While this naturally leads to the portions of the movie dedicated to the actual plot being forgettable and largely uninspiring, the energy in- jected into the songs is almost able to make up for this. There is a clear division between the cast members who are there for their musical talent and those who are Photo Courtesy Paramount Pictures actually actors or actresses, and while Beyoncé Knowles showcases her singing talent in The Fighting Tempta- the musicians are not exactly tions, which opens today. However, the cast forgot that they were making By Joan Marcus/ Courtesy Glenn Agency stellar at the acting business, they a movie and missed the boat when it came to actually acting. The cast of Les Miserables performs this weekend at the Fox Theater. The aren’t asked to do all that much classic story by Victor Hugo never seems to lose its appeal. With amazing of it. either. The majority of the movie is for laughs. sets and a talented cast, the show should be on everyone’s schedule. The majority of the rest of the mediocre, with a few good jokes If you think you would enjoy the performances are solid, with Good- amidst the rest, but then it is appar- musical sequences that the movie ing carrying the lead role decently, ent that the producers were not try- offers, then it would probably be though hardly spectacularly. ing to put together a great movie, worth seeing The Fighting Tempta- ing cast and, though it is sometimes Fox from page 17 The movie seems to understand but merely something to carry the tions. The musical scenes are a bit difficult to keep track of them all, that it is simply there as a vehicle for musical scenes. long in places, but then again, that life of a fugitive. His nemesis, Javert most of them do a competent job. the musical sequences and, as such A large portion of the humor is seems to be the point. (James Clow), is a police inspector There is a curious mix of superfi- doesn’t have the painful feeling that derived from the southern Georgia The movie does its best not to who considers it his duty to uphold ciality and depth to the show. Though could be expected from the cliche small-town setting. Gooding is a get in the way of some pretty good the law and bring to justice those you root for Valjean, the nuances of plot and largely predictable and fish out of water with little experi- musical performances, and falls who flaunt it. his personality are lost. However, forgettable happenings. ence with that type of place, which squarely into the “average” catego- The relationship between the two this is admirably compensated by It probably won’t have you laugh- adds the rest. It’s hard to say if the ry. Its earnestness earns points, but is strange, convoluted and intrigu- Randal Keith’s spectacular perfor- ing all that much, but it also doesn’t treatment given in the movie is ac- as a movie it is still rather predict- ing. The book covers it in much mance. make you roll your eyes a great deal, curate, but it is played pretty well able and forgettable. more depth, having better charac- The same goes for James Clow’s terized both the defender of the law portrayal of Javert. Some of the best and the transgressor. songs of the show belong to Keith, On stage you see both of them Clow and Tonya Dixon. performing diametrically opposite The most realistic scenes are those things, both in from the upris- the name of God. ing. The scenes Javert is ultimate- depicting the ly unable to rec- “There is a curious night-long bat- oncile the truth tle are very well of his life with mix of superficiality executed. For that of Valjean’s and depth to the this scene, the and meets a trag- stage is trans- ic end. show. Though you formed into a Returning to root for Valjean, the very convincing the story, 19 years barricade with of cruelty and nuances of his action shown mistreatment personality are lost. ” from both sides have embittered of it. Valjean and he Spe- has lost all faith cial mention in human kindness. must be made, at this point, of the However, one deed of extraordi- unique ways in which the set design nary kindness rekindles his good adds to this tale of sad souls. nature and he dedicates his life to Perhaps I have watched too many helping those in need. Within eight films and too few plays, but the years of starting his life anew, Val- startlingly different use of space in jean becomes a factory owner and theatre is rather refreshing. mayor. The way in which the barricade One of the women working at is managed and the people are shown his factory, Fantine (Tonya Dix- traveling vast distances through a on), is harassed by Valjean’s fore- rolling stage just adds to the appeal man and appeals to him for help. of watching a live performance. Valjean doesn’t hear her and un- Overall I highly recommend at- wittingly spurns her in her hour of tending the show. The music is need. Fantine, who has an illegiti- great, the story is ambitious—in all, mate daughter, suffers a cruel fate the show is rather good and time and ultimately dies in Valjean’s arms. watching it is time well spent. He promises to care for Fantine’s girl, Cossette, for the rest of his life. The show will be playing for the rest of What follows occupies most of this weekend at the Fox Theater off the play. The production has a sprawl- Peachtree Street. 20 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Coffee, coffee everywhere, but which is the best to drink?

By Erich Hansen Contributing Writer Caribou Coffee Wood panels and a fireplace give Cari- If there is one thing that unites all Tech students by a common bond, it bou Coffee the feeling of a log cabin. would have to be late-night study sessions. Some students have no trouble There is an artistic flair here with post- staying awake in the wee hours of the morning; others need a little caffeine ers and fliers promoting everything from to keep going. Whether you’re looking for a Frappuccino, Cooler or plain local bands to film festivals. Honest Abe coffee for this caffeine boost, the following five spots have fine coffee couldn’t ask for a better coffee house! necessary for late-night mental encouragement.

Starbucks @ Tech Square The new Barnes and Noble bookstore is home to a brand new Starbucks loca- tion, complete with classic favorites. Wireless and Walkup internet access abound. The old bookstore houses the Cyber Café, another great on-campus coffee location.

Ashton’s Ashton’s blends brick walls, oriental rugs and sky-themed fixtures together in a cornucopia of styles to create a unique experience. The fares also include deli- cious homemade ice cream. A hip staff contributes to the cool atmosphere.

Aurora Coffee Concrete floors, an open ceiling and stainless steel fixtures give Aurora Cof- fee the appearance of a warehouse. Far from MARTA, Aurora is really not worth the bus fare. Although the staff is friendly, the beverages are not up to par.

Café Intermezzo Café Intermezzo is styled after a tradi- Location Style Price Quality Address tional European coffeehouse, complete Café Intermezzo European $$$$$ tttt 1845 Peachtree Rd NE with an outside patio. Candles and dim Caribou Coffee Log Cabin $$$ ttttt 1000 Piedmont Ave NE lighting offer a personal atmosphere. The Starbucks @ Tech Square Cyber Café $$ ttt 48 5th St NW menu also includes food, deserts and al- Aurora Coffee Warehouse $ tt 1572 Piedmont Ave cohol. Expensive prices may be a deter- Ashton’s Postmodern $$$ ttt 314 E Howard Ave, Decatur rent from ordering here.

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Tire from page 17 miraculously took the stage on time Aloha from page 17 after having flown in from Pennsyl- and watch the end of the Georgia vania that evening just to play at The chef makes each piece of game, a few of the members of Left Upstart. sushi to order. The rice is sticky Front Tire stayed behind for the As if the fact that they had flown enough to hold together but not so rest of the party that was Upstart in specially to play the show was not sticky as to adhere to the chopsticks. Fest. proof enough that the band wanted The wrap is crispy. The fish has a A few more independent bands to be there, the performance pro- reserved presence, allowing the fla- followed LFT, and included The vided further evidence. vor of the combination to express Rising, Billy Talent and Hot Hot Everyone seemed to be dead on itself without any piece being over- Heat. One festival-goer was almost target with all aspects of the show, powering. speechless with awe. and the entire band almost became The restaurant has a great vari- “I, I … they, they signed this. not only one with each other, but ety of sushi and nigri, and individu- They’re … amazing,” he said as he with the massive audience as well. als will be hard-pressed to find items pointed to his autographed copy of As I watched at a distance from not well crafted. Billy Talent’s self-titled debut. the large crowd near the stage, all I Diners can anticipate spending After night had fallen, the crowd could do was smile. around $15 a person for dinner, size grew exponentially as fans awaited Now that Upstart Fest has end- and a little less for lunch. This amount the event’s headliners, Saves The ed and I am back on the Tech Tow- is ample for an appetizer, main course Day. er end of North Avenue, I can’t help and a drink. Sushi costs can run a At this point, the crowd began but wonder if I stepped back into little higher. to look more like the kind of con- the universe I left, or if I remained Aloha Asian Bistro has even gone cert crowd that most of us are used in the perfect parallel universe where so far as to provide a sectioned or- to, with pushing, shoving and the concerts begin on time, crowds are ange or multi-flavored ice cream for occasional obnoxious, screaming courteous and everything just seems desert as part of their thanks for By Hillary Lipko / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS teenage girl. to go my way. A test and a class or dining there. Everyone is certain to Left Front Tire rocked the stage last Saturday. They took time out to speak Regardless, it was still much less two this week ought to answer that find what they desire at the Aloha with the Technique following a superb performance. violent than most. Saves The Day question. Asian Bistro. write us ... opinions @ technique.gatech.edu 22 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

...10101101 ...Two10101010100101... Bits Underworld dissapoints on originality By Sid Parmar To the best of my increasingly looks, two turned and ran away, Contributing Writer diminishing capacity to remember, and one kicked me in the shins. I have not had one decent night’s Late into the night, I got antsy and For those who were expecting sleep since I moved in. Every night started attacking anyone who went Underworld to be a gothic version it’s the same thing. As soon as I find near the alarm. Clipped this one girl of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, myself on the verge of sleep, just as pretty good, but she didn’t go down. mixed with Blade fight sequences, my mind wanders from its usual I need a better weapon. intertwined with Matrix style spe- conscious thoughts of sex and de- Night 2- Stakeout Revisited: cial effects, this movie will be a ma- bauchery to, well, unconscious Spray-painted my blanket the same jor disappointment. thoughts of sex and debauchery, I color as the walls of the stairwell . Underworld is very loosely based hear a noise not unlike what I imag- Can’t wait to see the looks on their on Romeo and Juliet. The Capulets ine it must sound like to slaughter faces. are the vampires and the Montagues small, defenseless animals with an [Later] The stairwell is a little are the lycans (werewolves). The story instrument that is very rusty and soiled and I have no idea what I’m revolves around a vampire named dull. going to do with Selene, played by Kate Beckinsale That’s right the body. Got to (Pearl Harbor, Serendipity), and an- kids, the fire bed at six in the other character Michael, played by alarm goes off. “I had to go on morning. Wok- Scott Speedman (Duets). Selene’s But you know en up at six-thir- mission in the immortal life is to kill what? There’s temporary sabbatical ty by fire alarm. every werewolf alive. never once been after the third night Need a better Her priorities get complicated a fire, not even plan. when she meets Michael, who is so much as a lit due to a touch of the Night 3- being followed by the lycans and cigarette. Hell, I Plague caught from Traps: Bought might be a lycan himself. They rap- Photo Courtesy Columbia TriStar don’t think any- some used bear idly become star-crossed lovers caught Underworld opens in theaters today. It comes off as a poor mixing of one in the build- the rat. ” traps today (au- in the middle of a blood-feud which several films including The Matrix and Blade 2. With a mediocre cast and ing even owns a thor’s note: has been raging for centuries be- a poorly formulated Romeo and Juliet plot, the movie fails to please. damned hot amazing what tween vampires and lycans. plate. you can buy The movie was a big let down. It romantic scenes between Selene and eventually moving up to music vid- Someone somewhere thinks that when you don’t ask where it came just tried to do too many things at Michael. The first and only kiss felt eos for Megadeth and En Vogue disrupting my evening by pulling from) and set them near all of the once. For example, the whole black artificial and appeared as if the ac- before becoming a film director. The the fire alarm is a great way to kill a building’s fire alarms. trench coats thing tors were not inexperience of both is apparent due slow night. This junk has got to This plan is fool-proof. [Later] is too reminiscent completely in to awkward scenes and crummy di- stop, and I, being the omnipotent Found three students, a maintenance of The Matrix, their respective alogue. Two Bits Mans, desperate for a sto- worker and half a rat in my traps. and so are the spe- “The movie was a big roles. Granted, Even with all of its flaws, the ry idea anyway, am just the man to The people were upset that I hadn’t cial effects. The the story is far- movie does have good traits. First, stop it. cleaned the traps when I bought trench coats part- let down. It just tried fetched to begin the morphing scenes where a per- What follows is a diary of my them. ly work in giving to do too many things with, however, son shapeshifts from a human into a many and varied attempts at catch- Told them a few major extremi- the whole super- the characters werewolf were quite interesting. ing and terminating those responsi- ties lost to gangrene were a small natural/gothic at once ... One key are very one-di- Also, the scenes where Selene ble for my insomnia. price to pay for peace of mind. They appeal to the ingredient missing mensional and jumps from a multistory building Night 1- Stakeout: Have decid- disagreed—violently. The rat had movie, but the thus heighten are noteworthy, but again reminis- ed to take up position near a fire no comment, being dead. special effects are from this movie is the already fic- cent of previous movies. alarm in one of the building’s stair- I had to go on temporary sabbat- par at best. originality. ” titious plot. If you are in the mood to see an wells with a blanket for camouflage ical after the third night due to a One key in- Underworld all out action flick with cool special and a wooden bat for blunt trauma. touch of the Plague caught from the gredient missing is the feature de- effects, awesome fights scenes and a Hope to catch the pranksters in rat. The people at the Student Health from this movie but of both di- romantic angle, go rent one of the the act. Will report again upon com- Center get so touchy when you show is originality. In addition, the whole rector Len Wiseman and screenwriter other movies mentioned for a fun- pletion of this goal. [Later] I think up with a case of the Black Death. star-crossed romance never really Danny McBride. Wiseman’s back- filled weekend. If you must get out- my blanket is ineffective camou- So it may be a while until I can get takes shape. All in all, there were ground includes making props for side, watch something other than flage. Three people gave me dirty- back to my beloved profession. about two or three brief emotional Independence Day and Stargate and Underworld. 26 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique SPORTS faces inin thethe by katie neal crowd

Paul Hewitt Fourth Year Head Men’s Basketball Coach Paul Hewitt, who was named Tech’s 12th head basketball coach in 2000, took the Yellow Jackets to the NCAA Tournament his first year and the National Invitation Tournament last season. He earned his No. 100 career coaching victory on Nov. 27 of last season against UGA, and finished his sixth season as a head coach with a 114-71 mark. The Jackets are coming off a 16-15 season in which they finished fifth in the ACC regular season. Hewitt’s team is returning 11 letterwinners and four starters this season and will start their season on Nov. 18 with a 7 p.m. home game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the first round of the Pre-Season NIT.

Eric Henderson RS- Sophomore Defensive End- Football By Christopher Gooley / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Lynnette Moster goes for a dig in an earlier tournament game this season. Currently leading the Yellow Jackets in sacks with 1.2 per game, defensive Moster played a key role in Tech’s win against No. 5 Nebraska. She end Eric Henderson has started every game this season and has become a key scored the match-winning point. She recorded 15 kills in the tournament. ingredient to Defensive Coordinator Jon Tenuta’s defensive recipe. Hender- son has been part of the defense that has held all three of their opponents this electric and reminded us of O’Keefe season to fewer than 100 yards rushing. V-ball from page 32 Gym. It took more than great vol- The red-shirt sophomore from New Orleans saw his first action last leyball for us to win here - it took season, starting in six games as defensive end and being selected as freshman were named to the all-Tournament unbelieveable passion,” said Shyman- all-America. He was an all-ACC selection last year. Henderson’s career high team. Eveland was also named the sky. in tackles was 11 against Fresno State last year. tournament’s MVP. “ I was proud that Kele earned “There’s so many highlights that the distinction of MVP. She sets the Nicholas Thompson it just boils down to a fantastic team fastest offense in the country and Junior performance,” said head coach Bond leads our team with her heart.” Men’s Golf Shymansky. Shymansky is now 5-4 With the victory, Tech’s rank- in matches against ranked teams in ing in this week’s USA Today/AVCA The Yellow Jacket golf team had a ninth place finish The Ridges in his coaching career. Coaches Poll jumped five spots to Tennessee last weekend, with junior Nicholas Thompson following team- Tech outhit the Cornhuskers, No. 5. The Jackets are off to their mate Chan Wongluekiet and Roberto Castro in individual scoring and tying .219 to .183. Five Jackets finished best start since 1996. with two other players for the No. 31 position with scores of 70-73-77-220. the match with double-figure kills The Yellow Jackets play No. 25 Thompson, who tied for the No. 12 position in the NCAA Champion- as Moster recorded 15, Gergen and Wisconsin tonight at 7:30 p.m. in ship, had a career-best finish with a score of 11-under-par on a 54-hole course Kuhn each had 14 and Preiss had the first match of the Georgia Tech at the Nelson Invitational last year. His career scoring average of 72.76 is the 10. Invitational at O’Keefe Gymnasi- sixth-best all-time at Tech. “The atmosphere in the gym was um. SPORTS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 27 Beyond the White and Gold ACC: Anyone’s game right now By Michael Clarke as Western Carolina (1-2) and suf- leaving the door open for the run, as Contributing Writer fering a loss in their opening game their confidence has to be rising af- to conference foe Virginia. ter the last few weeks. FSU and Wake At the beginning of the football UVA also has started off decent- Forest are the only other schools season, the ACC was hyped to be ly with wins over Western Michi- with wins against schools that have the second best conference in col- gan and Duke, but they lost to Lou played well up to this point against lege football. Some writers even con- Holtz’s South Carolina Gamecocks notable competition. Is it possible sidered the ACC to be the toughest who were run over by our nameless that Tech, who was shown to come contest in the land and with the in-state rival. This same instate ri- up in the bottom half of the confer- A look at last week’s key games in the ACC additions of Miami and Virginia val, whose name is being held out of ence might very well wind up at the By John Scaduto Tech the ACC has appeared to have print, opened the season by beating top of the conference? Only time Contributing Writer some major prowess on the football Clemson who has since rebounded will tell. field. to beat the likes of I-AA rival Fur- The ACC, as a whole, has not Though Duke is experiencing its first two-game win streak in five years, Who could argue with how tough man and Middle Tennessee State lived up to the hype of the pre- the ACC’s record against other major conferences falls to 2-6. Add in the the ACC was supposed to be? At the (0-3). Clemson is facing off this season. The Big Ten has established fact that the ACC has yet to post a win against any currently-ranked start of the year, there were four itself to be by far the best conference opponent and it seems that the conference is reverting to the days of old, schools ranked in the ESPN/USA in college football. Will the trend with FSU the only team breaking the top-25. Today Top 25. No. 12 Florida State, throughout the ACC continue? Or No. 13 Maryland, No. 14 NC State “Who could argue will the schools rebound as confer- North Carolina State – 38 and No. 17 Virginia. After the first ence play starts to get rolling? with how tough the Ohio State – 44 three weeks of the season, only Florida After watching the start of the In Columbus, Ohio, Heisman-hopeful Philip Rivers played magnifi- State (3-0) remains undefeated and ACC was supposed season, a few things have come to cently to bring North Carolina State back from a 24-7 deficit with eight the only school in the top 25. my attention. The first of which is to be? At the start of minutes left in regulation against the defending national champions, only FSU opened up against confer- the games have not been over until to watch that effort fall in vain as play-calling in the third overtime took the ence foes: UNC, Maryland and GT. the year, there were the clock shows 0:00. This seems Wolfpack out for good. Ohio State QB Craig Krenzel and Rivers dueled FSU blew out UNC and Maryland easy enough to comprehend, but four schools ranked in out an instant classic during the first two phases of overtime, each leading in a convincing fashion. UNC has watching the collapse in the fourth their respective teams to two touchdowns. But NC State was unable to still yet to win a game as they had the top 25. ” quarter of many teams in college respond a third time as standout running back T.A. McClendon could not the bye week this last week and suf- football so far doesn’t count any punch it in on fourth and goal, giving the Buckeyes the victory. fered a tough loss to Syracuse (1-1). team out no matter what the deficit With the loss, NC State is now unranked in the AP and Coaches’ Poll. Maryland lost its opening games to weekend against our Jackets, who is. NC State came back from 17 What may be worse is that Ohio State also dropped in both polls after the Northern Illinois (2-0) and FSU. look to even up both Clemson’s down Saturday to force OSU into win. This coming Saturday, Sept. 20, Texas Tech will look to avenge last Maryland finally got back on track and our season at 2-2. Tech lost in overtime. The second is that then year’s shootout against NC State in Raleigh, NC. by beating the likes of The Citadel, its opener to BYU in Reggie Ball’s virtually any team can compete with which has yet to win a game. Wake first game, then rebounded against every other school in the country. Purdue – 16 Forest (2-1) on the other hand suf- Auburn in a surprising upset and The reasons for this are unknown, Wake Forest - 10 fered a minor upset to Purdue (2- took FSU down to the wire before but over the past few years college In the second ACC casualty at the hands of the Big Ten, Purdue came 1), which was a reality check after blowing the lead in the final three football has shifted and with it the away with a win at Wake Forest. After looking extremely impressive on they won their first two games against minutes of the game. era of the dynasty has gone by the offense through the first two games of the season, the young Demon Boston College (2-1) and NC State As the wacky world of the ACC way side. Most schools are playing Deacons ran into a defensive scheme that held them to 244 total yards and (1-2). has come full circle after three weeks on equal ground with every other only 56 rushing yards – 125 below their rushing average. NC State’s only win came against of football, only Tech has beaten a school as more and more games are The Boilermaker’s Taylor Stubblefield had seven receptions compiling Western Carolina who has also been school that was ranked in the top 25 being broadcast nationwide. 60 yards and touchdown. Wake Forest has now dropped from the rank- stomped by Duke and because of at the time. Tech has put itself in I leave you with one final ques- ings. Wake Forest will take on East Carolina at home this weekend. questionable play calling by Head position to possibly make a run at tion as I close this out. Is the ACC Coach Chuck Amato, they fell in the post season, which is something over-hyped or is all of college foot- Virginia – 59 the third overtime to defending na- that nobody has expected. ball so balanced that everyone has a West Michigan – 16 tional champions Ohio State. Duke This leads the question to be asked: chance? Is it possible that the era of Virginia had no problem shaking off the cobwebs of last weeks defeat (2-1) has equaled its win total of a is Tech overachieving or is Tech dominance by the same colleges year against South Carolina against an overmatched West Michigan squad. season ago by defeating Rice as well underrated? The ACC has faltered, after year is coming to an end? Even without 2002 ACC Player of the Year Matt Schaub, the Cavaliers posted 405 total yards of offense and RB Wali Lundy rushed for 120 yards on 26 attempts. Virginia will host Wake Forest on Sept. 27.

Middle Tennessee State – 14 Clemson – 37 Clemson quarterback Charlie Whitehurst threw four touchdowns while WR Airese Currie brought down a school record 12 passes for 133 yards as the Tigers blew out visiting Middle Tennessee State. Clemson will bring a 2-1 record into Atlanta to face Georgia Tech Saturday.

The Citadel – 0 Maryland – 61 The Terrapins can breathe a sigh of relief, as they post their first win of the season against The Citadel, 61-0. In a lop-sided match, Maryland gained over 400 more yards than the visiting Division I-AA Bulldogs. This was Maryland’s highest point total since a 62-point outburst against Virginia in 1976. This weekend the Terrapins will be looking for win number two against West Virginia.

Rice – 24 Duke – 27 Duke is riding high following its first two-game winning streak in five years, taking a home win against Rice, 27-24. After allowing 201 yards of offense in just the first quarter, the Blue Devil defense toughened up for only 196 the remainder of the game. Even though the Owls were able to come back from a 10-point deficit with six minutes remaining, Duke was able to hold on with a field goal in overtime. They will try to keep the winning streak alive against Northwest- ern on Saturday.

Georgia Tech – 13 Florida State – 14 Futility against ACC-rival Florida State continues for the Jackets with a heart-breaking loss in Tallahassee. Sophomore P.J. Daniels out-rushed the vaunted FSU backfield by over 20 yards, including a 47-yard scamper early in the fourth quarter that seemed to give Tech the momentum needed to close out the Seminoles. But Florida State QB Chris Rix shed off his mistake-prone play, leading his team to two touchdown drives with little more than seven minutes left in the game. On Saturday, FSU will play host to Colorado as Georgia Tech hopes to improve its ACC record at home versus Clemson. 28 • Friday, September 19, 2003 • Technique SPORTS Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Preview By: David Rottman Quarterback: Linebackers: After two impressive performances against BYU and Auburn, Reggie Ball faced his first real Key Fox and Daryl Smith continue to play well. Fox leads the Jackets with 38 total tackles. test in Tallahassee last week and did not fare too well. Ball struggled against the speed of the Smith is not far behind with 32, but a team-high 15 solo tackles. Ather Brown will continue Seminoles going 11-24 for 116 yards and an interception on a last second comeback attempt. to start opposite Fox on the outside. Junior Leroy Hill is the star of the Tigers’ linebacking Ball was sacked six times resulting in negative seventeen yards on thirteen carries. On the year, corps. Hill has 38 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss and three sacks. John Leake, who ranks ninth Ball is 35-69 for 412 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Clemson’s Charlie in career tackles at Clemson with 341, is second on the team with 29 total tackles. Whitehurst is off to a great start this year. Whitehurst is 65-92 for 750 yards with six Advantage: GT touchdowns and only two interceptions. Whitehurst is completing over 70 percent of his passes and has an efficiency of 156.3. Whitehurst is the Tigers’ all-time leader in both Defensive Backs: completion percentage and passing efficiency. The three new starters in the Georgia Tech defensive backfield have made the biggest Advantage: Clemson plays. Corner Reuben Houston has two interceptions. Free safety James Butler has 31 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble. Strong safety Dawan Landry has 18 tackles, three Running Back: tackles-for-loss, one interception and one fumble recovery. Nothing spectacular has come P.J. Daniels has been the workhorse of the Tech offense all season. The sophomore had a from the Clemson secondary this year. Free safety Travis Pugh has the team’s only intercep- brilliant game against FSU, gaining 113 on 19 carries and a touchdown. On the season, tion. Rover Jamaal Fudge has 28 total tackles. Justin Miller and Touré Francis will start at the Daniels has 210 yards on 49 carries with two touchdowns. Clemson’s running game has been corners. running back by committee. Advantage: GT Advantage: GT Special Teams: Wide Receivers: Dan Burnett has been great all season. The senior is perfect on both field goals (5-5) and Jonathan Smith has played well all year for the Jackets. Smith continues to move up Tech’s PATs (4-4). Punter Hal Higgins hasn’t wowed anyone with his 39.8 yards per kick average, all-time receiving list. Smith ranks ninth and eleventh all-time in receptions and receiving but Higgins made a great throw on a fake punt to convert a fourth and nine against FSU. Tech yards, respectively. Nate Curry has come alive and is starting to make some plays. However, is getting 9.0 yards per return on punts and 18.3 yards per return on kickoffs. Clemson has Clemson has talent, size and depth at the wide receiver position. Junior Airese Currie leads the two of the most dangerous return men in the ACC in Justin Miller and Derrick Hamilton. Tigers with 20 receptions for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Youngblood has 18 catches for The two have combined for 256 yards on nine returns for an average of 28.4 yards per return. 173 yards. Junior Derrick Hamilton has a dangerous combination of speed and size. It was Punt returns have been a different story, where the duo has gained a total of seven yards on six Hamilton who torched the Jackets last year in Death Valley with 256 total yards and a returns. Kicker Aaron Hunt is a paltry 1-4 on field goals on the year. Hunt is 8-9 on PATs. touchdown. Hunt is 134-139 on PATs and 38-54 on field goals for his career. Advantage: Clemson Advantage: GT

Offensive Line: Coaching: Tech’s O-Line is good. But no matter how good you have played in the past, giving up six Chan Gailey coached a good game against Florida State. He took gambles and converted, sacks is reason for doubt. This unit, headed by center Hugh Reilly and tackle Nat Dorsey, will like on the fake punt on fourth and nine. He made the correct call going for it on fourth and rebound with a solid performance this week. Clemson’s offensive line is led by tackle Gregory short even if Tech was not able to put the ball into the end zone. Tommy Bowden has a career Walker and guard Cedric Johnson. While they don’t have any big name prospects, this unit has winning percentage of 65.3 percent and is 2-2 against Georgia Tech. allowed only four sacks on the year. Advantage: Even Advantage: GT Outlook: Defensive Line: Clemson has won its past two against the Jackets, including a 47-44 overtime victory two Tech’s front four has looked good all year. Eric Henderson is emerging as one of the top pass years ago at Bobby Dodd Stadium. However, there is no Woody Dantzler this year to pull out rushers in the ACC with four sacks. Gerris Wilkinson has been very effective disrupting plays the win for Clemson in the Jackets’ house. If the Jackets can get pressure on Charlie in the backfield. The former linebacker leads the team with seven tackles-for-loss. He also has Whitehurst, the game is as good as theirs. However, if Whitehurst has ample time in the two sacks and one fumble recovery. Clemson has talent up front. Ends Khaleed Vaughn and pocket, Clemson’s talented receiving corps could tear up the Jackets secondary. But White- J.J. Howard have two sacks a piece. hurst, Currie, Youngblood and Hamilton can’t hurt you if they don’t have the ball. Look for Advantage: GT Tech to control the ball the way they did against FSU and come out victorious. Spread: Tech by 10 sliver box I am the master of unlocking If you could sick Velociraptors on one school of study here at Tech, where might it be? ...Sic em on that damn econ prof...damn his hide I still love Bethany, that I do Yellow Jackets on Saturday = Falcons on Sunday If the "loyal TwoBits Man" were truly loyal to the 'Nique, he'd know how to correctly spell "Dave Barry." Ande that you spell it "Two Bits Man." Dumbass. And that if you're going to captalize "Man," you'd be consistant throughout the entire column. So, what you're saying is, if you whored yourself to everyone at Tech (read: slept with), then you deserve the choicest stuff. Shut up and move on with your. Jesus, still ass-reaming after you've graduated. 2 sets of stairs is easy.. one's for goin up.. one's for goin down! the kinfolks said "Jed move away from there!" well i reckon you done what u done cuz u didn't realize we was who we was... and if we hadn't been who we was then i reckon we would be glad you had done what u done. neone that sees this wanna go to KY for a weekend? I buy gas and more gtg695f I wish I could study abroad... skeet club rox! To the Vienna Group: Sliver me timbers, today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day...arrggggh The Stinger still sucks, what the hell?! It's time to dump these slow ass drivers! Who the hell cares if the buses have atomic clocks? If you don't look at them or have a schedule, then we're just burning money They should rename the Sliver box as the Silver box, since that's what it looks like. Or maybe you can call it something new like Shout Box, or Tech Rant, or whatever.

There’s still more...see page 31 SPORTS Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 29 Intramural Notebook Officiating: trials and tribulations By Kimberly Rieck vide the new ones with on-court/ There are over 3000 students who Sports Editor field experience by putting scrim- participate in intramurals each year. mages together before the season,” However, the job is not without Last spring when faced with a said Hazlett. According to Hazlett, perks. Besides being an on campus windchill factor of below zero, the refs may find learning a new job that fits around one’s schedule, Nathan Zick chose to officiate soc- sport challenging because even if a officials also receive a salary of $6 cer games at SAC Fields for five referee has played the particular sport per hour. All of the games are at hours. “I had to run around the before “officiating it and playing night and on weekends. field [between games] just to keep are mutually exclusive...so many are “The fun parts include wearing the blood circulating in my toes,” trained on the rules and the me- those lovely orange officials’ shirts said Zick, a former referee and in- chanics of officiating.” The mechan- we provide; being able to do some- tramural supervisor. Intramural ics include learning where to stand, thing active in a sport setting, while games go on no matter what the where to look and accompanying interacting with their fellow stu- conditions may be including rain, hand signals for their calls. dents,” said Hazlett. snow, cold or hot weather. Perhaps one of the greatest chal- The most important lesson that “The Intramural referee can be lenges is officiating games for their a referee can take away from the best described as the backbone of peers. There is the potential for con- position is the ability to learn how our program,” said Dan Hazlett, flict because the intramural players to work through difficult situations director of Intramurals. are students just like the “refs,” ap- where conflict arises. Many times By Jaime Howell / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The job entails many things in- pear in their classes, social circles referees receive criticism from par- Intramural referee Kirk Saunders oversees a flag football game. Referees cluding participating in a training and unlike professional refs, they ticipants for difficult calls. “They work all intramural games even if there are inclement weather conditions. program for each sport, the length do see the people who they make truly learn conflict resolution skills,” The job includes a rigorous training process and a free t-shirt as well. depending on the sport. “We pro- calls for or against many times again. said Hazlett.

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thrown ball by Rix maintained the FSU from page 32 shutout in the third quarter and Houston’s third down interception Close games mark Clemson rivalry sessing the ball 23:06 to FSU’s 6:54. as FSU was knocking on the door By Philip Wilcox However, the domination was early in the fourth seemed to seal Contributing Writer not so apparent on the scoreboard. FSU’s fate. Tech mustered but two Dan Bur- When FSU cut the lead to 13-7 Things have changed since the nett field goals to take a 6-0 lead on Rix’s keeper, Tech’s offense was days the Yellow Jackets would con- into the intermission. Burnett, a se- welcomed back onto the field by sistently defeat Clemson at Grant nior from Lilburn, connected on that haunting Tomahawk chop and Field, leading to the series record of field goals from 35 and 45 yards raucous Seminole fans chanting as 43-22-2 in favor of Tech. Though out. loud as their vocal cords would al- Clemson won the first four games Tech blew a golden opportunity low. On a third-and-long play, Tech against Tech, the Yellow Jackets won to set the tone early on in their sec- surprisingly opted to run into the all but four times between 1907 ond possession of the game. Fol- teeth of FSU’s inspired defense. The and 1974. lowing a Craphonso Thorpe fumble message was clear. If Tech was to Historically, the teams share a near midfield, Tech quickly moved leave Tallahassee with a victory, the common bond in that John Heis- the ball to the Florida State two- defense was going to do it for them. man coached at both schools – from yard line after Daniels rumbled 18 Rix’s five-yard toss to P.K. Sam 1900-1903 for Clemson and then yards on a first down run from the in the back of the endzone with at Tech for 16 years from 1904 to FSU 20. Howev- 2:57 left knot- 1919. er, Tech failed to ted the score and Last year’s meeting went to Clem- break the plane of Xavier Beitia’s son by five points, sealed by a late- the goal line af- “Florida State had extra point gave game interception on the final Tech ter four unsuc- somehow escaped the Seminoles a drive at the Clemson 16 yard line cessful running stunning 14-13 with 1:12 to play. plays. Tech’s clutches once lead that would Before that, the past six meet- Tech dictated again. Of the prove to be the ings had all been determined by a the tempo in the final margin. mere three points. first half and previous 11 losses to The heroic Jack- Year Score Winner pushed Florida ets had bended FSU dating back to 1996 28-25 Clemson State up and and bended all ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 1997 23-20 Tech down the field. 1992, this one may game and they ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ By Daniel Uhlig / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS 1998 24-21 Tech

Chan Gailey finally broke. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ In the 2000 game, former Georgia Tech quarterback George Godsey have stung the most.” 1999 45-42 Tech

reached into his Two last ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ leads Tech to victory. Godsey threw a touchdown pass to Kerry Watkins

2000 31-28 Tech with seven seconds left on the clock. He threw for a record 454 yards. bag of tricks and ditch Tech ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

2001 47-44 Clemson pulled out a fake drives resulted ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ punt that would lead to Burnett’s in a fumble and an interception. 2002 24-19 Clemson include Joe Hamilton throwing for This years contest is a home game second field goal with 7:49 remain- Florida State had somehow escaped ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ five touchdowns and 322 yards in for the Jackets, which is promising ing in the half. Punter Hal Higgins Tech’s clutches once again. Of the The game comes back to Atlanta 1999 and George Godsey’s touch- considering that historically Tech is threw a 12-yard strike to safety Dawan previous 11 losses to FSU dating this year and if it follows the past ten down pass to Kerry Watkins with 39-11-2 against Clemson at home. Landry on a fourth-and-nine to keep back to 1992, this one may have years, expect another closely-fought, seven seconds on the clock in 2000 A win here would put Tech at 2-0 at the drive alive. Tech was outsmart- stung the most. closely-decided game. On the Clem- to culminate his Tech record-set- home for the season after the Tech- ing, but more impressively, outplay- The game was a loss on the score- son side of things, this will be their ting 454 yards passing. dominated home opener against Au- ing and outcoaching the heavily board, but in no other place. A Tech first conference game of the season In 2001 Clemson was able to burn. The game is a test for Clemson favored Seminoles. team predicted to finish eighth in and the start of an eight conference come back with a overtime touch- in that this looks to be their first This game was a tale of two halves the nine-team ACC has played with game series – they will certainly be down run for the victory and last tough game since their season opening if there ever was one. Although Tech the heart of a champion for 12 quar- looking for win here to start their year the Tigers made it two in a row. 30-0 loss to Georgia, whereas Tech managed to keep the Seminoles at ters thus far in 2003. Do not expect ACC season out on a good foot. But in order to make it three in a has faced a schedule that had them bay until 7:09 remained in the game, that to end until the final bell. This They have won the previous two row, they’ll have to beat a Yellow as underdogs for each of their first when Rix snuck in a touchdown season is shaping up to be some- meetings against Tech and would Jacket team that has surpassed all three games. from three yards out, they were play- thing special. love to continue the series. expectations the past two weeks and History points to another close ing on the defensive for the better “We won’t lose again. I’ll tell Before 2001, Tech had won four who are looking to even their own game between the two teams and part of the second stanza. A huge you that,” said Ball. In the hearts of in a row against Clemson, all by conference record after barely los- regardless of who wins, it should be Dawan Landry pick on a badly over- Tech fans, they haven’t lost yet. three points. Notable games there ing their opener to Florida State. exciting to watch. sliver box 14/33 dirt tastes bad....like poo I'm glad they took CTN out of Woody's! i promise i didn't do it. but, while we're on the subject, who is she? a laugh is a smile that bursts! yo Of course she's not though. She's a wicked hot girl. If the nerdy guys at tech learned some manners, they may have the honor to one day know the touch of a woman. I love you, Smutblurb! dead cat Biff has mail Biffy is rubbing her bummy. Her hands are on her bum. Her hands are on her bum Massssssaaaaaggggeee that big round boootaaayyy jen: "Lemme watch!!!" turn to page 5 and find the hidden contest! Sonny Purdue: The Epitome of Rhetoric instead of substance.. As a Republican, I love our President, but am ashamed of our Governor. yo Forget the "frat tuck." The most integral piece of the frat boy uni is the douchebag sunglass neckband. Note to the sliver guy: if you can't print "douchebag," replace the word in the previous submission with "loser." Yeah, I'm single. looks like shaftnews.com is back up hi hello julia hates writing editorials...and she sucks at it daniel needs to lighten up i like those crazy entertainment layouts

Visit nique.net/sliver to add your thoughts pageSPORTS 32 Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 • 31 A dangerous business? Wrestling Tigers Student referees face numerous Take a look back in time, and read S PORTS dangers in the zany world of about the drama and suspense of the Intramurals. Read about the lifestyles Jackets’ last several contests with the Technique • Friday, September 19, 2003 of the few and the proud. Page 30. Clemson Tigers. Page 31 bythe Defense shines in FSU heartbreaker numbers 26 Number of offensive total yards the Yellow Jackets’ defense held Flori- da State to in the first half. Tech’s defense did an amazing job at last Saturday’s game, holding No. 10 FSU to only 256 yards in the entire game. $20 Cost of Open for Buzziness, a limit- ed DVD and VHS video of the sea- son opener against Auburn. The price includes shipping and handling. Copies may be purchased at ramblinwreck.com. 9 By Christopher Gooley / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS By Scott Meuleners / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS The golf team’s final ranking at the Keyaron Fox guards Florida State’s Craphonso Thrope. Thrope’s fumble Quarterback Reggie Ball fared well against FSU. Although he was Bank of Tenessee at The Ridges near midfield paved the way for a P.J. Daniel play in the first half. Daniels sacked six times by the ‘Noles, he completed 11-24 for 116 yards. Tech tournament. The Jackets finished recovered the ball and rumbled 18 yards on a first down from FSU’s 20. grinded out 171 yards of total offense in the game in the first 30 minutes. with a team score of 14-over-par 302 on Sunday to complete play in By Ryan Peck lenced the 80,000-plus fans wear- believe that much would change in victory and Tech fans were left to the tournament at 293-288-302- Senior Staff Writer ing garnet and gold. the final twelve minutes on an over- ponder what could have been. The 883. The Florida Gators won the With just over 12 minutes re- cast Tallahassee night. victory marked Florida State’s twelfth tournament. Tech fans could sense the upset. maining in the game, Georgia Tech But oh, how it did. consecutive win in the series. Reuben Houston’s dazzling inter- held an inconceivable 13-0 lead over FSU quarterback Chris Rix en- Florida State’s furious fourth ception of a Chris Rix pass in the tenth-ranked FSU in Doak Camp- gineered two fourth quarter scoring quarter rally overshadowed a splen- corner of the endzone and subse- bell Stadium. drives and the Seminole defense did performance by the young Jack- 158 quent midfield return had trans- A Florida State team averaging bottled up Reggie Ball and the Geor- ets. Tech statistically dominated the formed a once vociferous Seminole 36 points and 490 yards per game gia Tech offense when it counted first half, outgaining the Seminoles Number of assists Kele Eveland ac- war chant into a collective moan. managed a paltry 26 yards the en- most Saturday night. When all was in total yardage 171-26 and pos- cumulated at the US Bank/Arby’s P.J. Daniels’ improbable touchdown tire first half, with one solitary first said and done, Florida State had Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska jaunt two plays later completely si- down. There was little reason to escaped with a miraculous 14-13 See FSU, page 31 this past weekend. The senior setter earned Most Valuable Player hon- ors after achieving 158 assists, 32 digs, 13 kills and four blocks in 11 Volleyball upsets No. 5 Nebraska sports games. By Kimberly Rieck However, Tech rallied and went Nebraska began to give them a run Sports Writer on to win the first game. It was the for their money to make an exciting shorts 5 first time in two years that Nebras- match. Despite killer serves from Last Sunday, the No. 10 Tech ka had dropped the first game at Nebraska, Tech kept the lead and won the second set 30-25. Landry and The ranking of Tech’s volleyball team volleyball team defeated No. 5 Ne- home. In the first game, Tech out- Nebraska won the next game as in the new USA Today/AVCA braska Cornhuskers in five games hit Nebraska .316 to .146. Laura Eveland honored Tech’s ball control suffered and the Coaches’ Poll. (30-23, 30-25, 26-30, 29-31, 16- Kuhn offensively led the way, hit- 14) in the US Bank/Arby’s Invita- ting .500. Teammate Jennifer Ran- Cornhuskers cut down on their er- Volleyball setter Kele Eveland tional finals in Lincoln, Nebraska. rors. The Jackets were held to a .222 and football defensive playmaker With the win, the Yellow Jackets percentage in the third game, while Dawan Landry were named the football improved to 8-0 on the season. It Nebraska hit .244. Wendy’s Georgia Tech Student- was the Cornhusker’s first regular- “There’s so many Tech struggled in the fourth game Athletes of the Week. Landry led season loss at home since 1999 and briefly as they trailed by as much as the effort against No. 10 Florida forecast the team fell to 8-1. highlights that it just seven points. The fourth game was State while Eveland helped lead the Tech vs. Clemson Nebraska is the highest-ranked boils down to a full of suspense as the Cornhuskers volleyball team to the US Bank/ opponent Tech has ever beaten and and Jackets traded leads multiple Arby’s invitational title. Eveland was Georgia vs. LSU it is also the first time in school fantastic team times. Nebraska ended up taking the MVP of the tournament as well. NC State vs. Texas Tech history that the team has beaten a performance.” the game 31-29 after a series of er- Oregon vs. Michigan ranked opponent on the road. Pre- rors and violations from the Jack- viously this season, Tech had home Bond Shymansky ets. Golfers finish Colorado vs. Florida State wins against No. 17 Michigan State Head Coach Game five was an exciting thrill- ninth at Ridges West Virginia vs. Maryland and No. 13 Santa Clara. Nebraska er as neither team was able to hold is the third consecutive ranked team more than a two-point lead through- On the final day of play, the Stanford vs. BYU Tech has defeated this season, an- out the game. The match went back Georgia Tech golf team finished North Carolina vs. Wisconsin other first in school history. dall had a team-high six digs in the and forth with both teams siding ninth at the Bank of the Tennessee Bowling Green vs. Ohio State Tech had an early 2-0 lead in the game. out. A kill from Moster off the at The Ridges in Jonesborough, first game after kills from Jayme When Nebraska got ahead early Cornhuskers’ hands gave the Jack- Tenn. The team dropped from sixth Miami vs. Boston College Gergen and Lynnette Moster. The in game two, Tech capitalized on a ets the final win, 16-14 on the last place. Freshman Roberto Castro led Submit your picks at: team fell behind 9-10 until the team serving error by the Cornhuskers to point. the team with a 12th-place finish. nique.net/footballforecast sided out on a kill down the net tie the game 4-4. While Gergen Lauren Sauer had 17 kills in the Castro’s score was even-par, 72-73- from Gergen. Gergen then served served, the team scored four points game and hit a match-high .324 71-216. The team completed play four straight points, giving Tech a with help from a setter dump from while Randall recorded a career-high at 293-288-302-883. Team cham- Last week’s winner: 14-10 lead. Nebraska took a time- Eveland and another kill from Pre- 23 digs. Sauer, Moster and Eveland pion Florida was one of only two out and then scored on kills to make iss for an 18-12 lead. teams to finish under par at the tour- Nick Dobransky the score 14-12. Tech gained a 27-20 lead until See Nebraska, page 27 nament.